UPDATE: Uh, Bob, good try, but frankly, my dear, No Cigar.
BOB KRUMM STICKS HIS NECK OUT with stunning predictions. I seriously doubt it but this guy is very politically savvy. In a twist, Bob sums it up as follows:
Nationwide: Going in to election day, Obama will be leading 47% to 44% with 7% undecided. McCain wins the undecided almost 5:2. Increased support from black voters in the three Ds (DC, Detroit, and the Deep South) along with gains in other reliably red states runs up Obama’s popular vote totals, but adds nothing to the electoral bottom line. The only states he turns in his favor are two very white ones (Iowa 2% black and Nevada 6% black), providing evidence against the charge of racism. But facts don’t get in the way of the story line that racism decided the race.
Final popular vote tally: Obama 49.2%, McCain 48.8%, Other 2%. Electoral votes: Obama 244, McCain 273, Pennsylvania’s 21 TBD. Wednesday the 5th won’t be pretty.
Rasmussen begs to differ with Krumm's unconventional wisdom.
Meanwhile,
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for hope and inspiration, but really now.
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Well, it looks like you'll need to find the nearest Toys for Tots donation center. I believe the bet was $100?
ReplyDeleteCHAPPAQUA, N.Y.: Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has cast her vote for Barack Obama, saying that voters understand that the nation needs "a serious president for serious times."
Clinton voted Tuesday with her husband, former President Bill Clinton, in their hometown of Chappaqua in New York's Westchester County.
The senator was asked if she felt sorry that her name was not on the ballot. She replied: "The personal honor and privilege I had of being a candidate and coming so close is something I'll always be proud of."
Sen. Clinton said she hopes "to be part of what I hope will be a great next couple of years for America."
She added: "I feel very good about what's going to happen today."
I'm no help when it comes to purchasing toys for girls, but I can tell you what my two Jr. Marxists like: Legos, KNex, Tinkertoys, Nintendo DS games, books, Nerf guns, board games. I'm sure whatever you purchase will be greatly appreciated by those less fortunate than us.
Yes, Vienna. Am happy to do that no matter who wins whether it's a landslide or an upset.
ReplyDeleteThe bet wasn't about who won or whether it was a landslide (it was) or an upset (not even close). It was about your assertion that Hillary Clinton would cast her ballot for John McCain, which she definitely did not.
ReplyDeleteI like the Toys for Tots campaign and always have my communists help me pick out toys to donate. Our Cub Scout den works with the Salvation Army and families "adopt" children at Christmastime. There are many ways to help children looking at a bleak Christmas, and we here in Blue Pro-America Virginia do our part to help, as I'm sure people do all across this great country.
Well, Vienna, we shall never really know what Hillary did in the secrecy of the voting booth no matter what she presents on the outside.
ReplyDeleteI however know what I did and will do. And frankly I am happy to send you some money for Toys for Tots so you can have the satisfaction of seeing this money spent exactly as you deem ideal. So send me an email to my gmail account and I shall get it in the mail asap.
Uhh...you don't need to send the money to me. That wasn't the bet. And my family makes its own donations, thank you.
ReplyDeleteDonate it to the Toys for Tots in your area. With poverty rate of 15% (adults with children) in Tennessee, there are no doubt many people who will be grateful for your $100 donation.
I will make a check to Toys for Tots and send it to you to disperse as you wish. This is your charity and frankly I don't have time to do otherwise.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes.
Toys for Tots is "my charity"? It's one that my family gives to but not "mine" by any stretch.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sending you my address - email or otherwise. If you want to donate to a charity of your choice, fine. If you don't have time to do that, also fine.
Why don't we just forget the whole thing. You're obviously not interested in fulfulling your end of the bet, which is disappointing, but not suprising.
I have to go to work and don't have any more time or interest in this subject.
Don't blame you one bit, Vienna. I'm a pretty scary American who shouldn't be trusted with anything pertaining to your and your family's life, liberty or pursuit of happiness.
ReplyDeleteSo, tell you what, if you don't want me to send you a check for you and your boys to spend for TFT, I'll donate a minimum of $100 of toys, books, videos that I think are worthy for their growth and enjoyment.
Thanks for the challenge.
I think you've either forgotten what the terms of the bet were or you're a sore loser and are purposely making this as unpleasant as possible.
ReplyDeleteTo recap: you stated that you were certain Hillary Clinton would vote for John McCain. In fact, you said you'd bet she would. I took you up on that bet.
The wager was as follows: if I could prove that Hillary Clinton voted for Barack Obama, you would donate $100 to Toys for Tots. If you could prove that Hillary Clinton voted for John McCain, I would donate $100 to Toys for Tots. Why did I chose that charity? Call me a socialist, but I have a hard time picturing kids not having presents to open on Christmas morning.
I cut and pasted an article from the Chicago Tribune which stated that Hillary Clinton voted for Barack Obama. You've called into question the legitimacy of that article by stating "we shall never really know what Hillary did in the secrecy of the voting booth no matter what she presents on the outside." I tend to think that's welching on the bet, but fine. Free country.
So, let me make this crystal clear: I DO NOT WANT YOU TO SEND ME $100. Let me repeat: I DO NOT WANT YOU TO SEND ME $100. THAT WAS NEVER THE BET. The deal was that the loser would donate money to Toys for Tots. If you want to fulfill your obligation under the bet, go to their website and find their address. If you don't, that's fine too. I no longer care one way or the other.
I don't know why you're implying that I think you're scary or whatever. I never said or implied anything like that. I just don't want to give out my address.
Frankly I don't care to rehash the details again. I was merely giving you and your boys the opportunity to use my donation in a fun way exactly as you wished.
ReplyDeleteLeft to me, I will probably buy $100 of Veggie Tales at the book store.
Whatever makes you happy.
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