CNN conducted a recent poll to see where each candidate is standing in the eyes of America. The results were as expected; however Michigan jumped from a toss up state to an Obama state. CNN estimates if the election was tomorrow, Obama would win with 240 electoral votes to McCain's 200. There would still be 98 electoral votes up for grab, and Obama would only require 30 to secure a victory. Michigan has voted in favor of the Democratic presidential candidate in the past four elections. Obama's take over of Michigan is anticipated to be related to his economic plan. Another poll indicates that Michigan favors the Obama economic plan opposed to McCains; and the Michigan automotive industry has been heavily affected by the recent economic crisis.
The economy is one of the leading, if not the leading, issues in the presidential election today. Obama has done a better job of portraying his fiscal plans than McCain. In the last presidential debate, McCain danced around every economic question by responding with criticism to Obama's plan. At least Obama stated his position and gave support to his plan. It is evident that Michigan and other Americans agree with that statement based on the results of recent polls.
Monday, October 6, 2008
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The hardships of the auto industry have been amplified in one of the automobile capitols of the world, Michigan. McCain's weak position on the economy has cost him thousands of voters, so naturally his fate in the Michigan vote has been compromised.
McCain's failings in the debates are partially due to his faulty speech modules, or the Q = A + 1 theme. Instead of giving an answer then an extra point, he consistently jumps to the +1 first. Most of the public that has more than a pea between their ears notices this pattern and often finds it disgusting. Not answering the question at hand (much like Palin's performance in the VP debate) will cost the campaign a lot of votes.
it was weird bc last class when we watched parts of presednetial campaign i felt that mccain had good speech modulas better than obamas, and i felt obama was nervour or wasnt as confident as he is when giving a speech. although i do agree that Mccain did couple of times jump to the +1
This news release proves that the presidential debate and campaign have a strong influence on the public in that they help the public gain information about the candidates both in terms of their leadership qualities and their personal qualities. Especially the most recent vice presidential debate shows us that Biden is good at manipulating Q+1 strategy in responding to Palin’s attack of Obama and himself.
This news release proves that the presidential debate and campaign have a strong influence on the public in that they help the public gain information about the candidates both in terms of their leadership qualities and their personal qualities. Especially the most recent vice presidential debate shows us that Biden is good at manipulating Q+1 strategy in responding to Palin’s attack of Obama and himself.
I don't see why McCain is basically conceding Michigan. It's kind of like Guiliani decision in the primaries. He knew he wasn't going to win Iowa or New Hampshire so he didn't bother campaigning there. That didn't work out so well for him. It's a little bit of a different situation since the general election isn't the same as the primaries, but I still think it's the same way of thinking. We'll see what happens.
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