Do you think that McCain's poll numbers will go up because of the debate last night ?

[allaboutmary]

I think they will go up ever so slightly.  I don't think it was a real game changer for the undecided voter. (my opinion)

[NautyOne]

No, most VP debates ever really ever have an impact.......so, I doubt it.

Nauty.........

[sailing1]

Well, I am supporting Obama, and the canvassing we're doing today is pro-Obama, but I also believe people need a kick in the rear to just vote.  I did an informal survey among my friends and family lately and asked all of them when (give or take 5 years) did women get the right to vote in the US?  Also when did blacks and minorities get the right to vote.   I have well-educated family and friends (for the most part,) and  out of about 20, only 3 got the women answer correct, and 7 got the minority/black answer (and that was mostly my black and minority friends!)  People seem to think it has always been a democracy for all of us....they don't understand that women had to really fight for the right to vote in our mother's generation, and that civil rights was only granted to minorities in our generation!  

VOTING IS A SACRED PRIVILEDGE AND YOU SHOULD RESPECT THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO VOTE!   VOTE VOTE VOTE!

(I don't care who you vote for, just do it!)

[flmagi]

Sailing, Good for you!!!!  Always happy to here people really getting involved. Allaboutmary (my sister) and I are volunteers for the Obama campaign and do most of the data entry for the local campaign office. We've also had a few voter registration drives.
I still like Bill Clinton. Was very torn early on between Hillary and Obama, but finally decided on Obama and have been very happy with my decision.

[sailing1]

I am from Arizona, recently moved to Oregon.  I was in Arizona as long as McCaine was in public service there.  That is why I couldn't vote for him even if I was a Republican, which I'm not....probably to the chagrin of my Great, great, grandfather who served as Chairman of the Republican National Comittee once and was a senator.  I, however, live in mid-upper middle-class America, have raised 4 kids and the only time we had an economy that helped us get ahead was with Clinton.  He may have been a crappy husband, but he was a hell of a President (my opinion.)   I was able to save money, invest in the market, and put away enough for all of my children's college funds because of his administration and policies.  In this race I'm afraid I thought the right man for the job was Hillary, but I'm backing my party in this race, for better or worse.  In fact, tomorrow I am going door-to-door with my daughter to encourage undecideds and apathetic voters to get informed and use their priviledge to vote.

[HelpinUtah]

I've told many people here I'm not an Obama fan at all, and as for McCain he's not my favorite choice, but is better to me than Obama.  The problem with McCain during his campaign is he's not getting his message cross and it ticks me off.  He has some great ideas, but just does not present himself well.  At least Sarah Palin knows how to get her point across.  I think she might bump McCain a little, but until he starts showing America his passion and get his ideas across better than he does, he won't be able to win!  He's ticking me off!!!

[flmagi]

I don't think Palin did anything to help McCain's campaign. She may have preserved her position in Alaska....maybe.
McCain's poll numbers will probably go up a notch for a day, then steadily take a downward turn. I'm doubting he has a chance at a come-back.

[allaboutmary]

Goodmorning Clamity..........Hows that little man of yours ?  Give him a hug from me.  

Sara came off really well last night. She did her homework.  I just could not see her as pres. at this point. Not to mention, I don't agree with her on most issues.  I find her a little scary and more like Bush than McCain even is.

[lovepat906]

I think Palin connected with the people who were already in her court. That is probably true of Biden as well- although I found his detailed knowlegeable and direct answers of the actual questions reassuring. So, most likely, the Obama ticket did not lose and the McCain ticket did not gain.

[Clamity2]

Goodmorning Mary.  

Yes I do think his numbers will go up.  I would vote for sarah if she was running.