Obama Reeling from the Psychological Impact of Drilling

JLB · #1 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 10:43 AM

The Obama Campaign is staggered by his psychological breakdown after learning that the polls are overwelmingly against him on drilling.

Obama Campaign Sokesman Chris Crocker had this to say:

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Poll: 74 percent support offshore oil drilling in U.S.
Zogby International
11:42 a.m., Thursday, June 26, 2008

Three in four likely voters – 74 percent – support offshore drilling for oil in U.S. coastal waters and more than half (59 percent) also favor drilling for oil in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge, a new Zogby International telephone poll shows.

A majority of likely voters across the political spectrum support offshore oil drilling, with vast majorities of Republicans (90 percent) and independents (75 percent) in favor of drilling for oil off U.S. coastal waters more than half of Democrats (58 percent) also said they favor offshore drilling. Republicans (80 percent) and political independents (57 percent) are much more likely to favor drilling for oil in ANWR than Democrats (40 percent).

The telephone survey of 1,113 likely voters nationwide was conducted June 12-14, and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3.0 percentage points

McCain benefits from offshore drilling stance with undecideds

One in four likely voters (25 percent) said they would be more likely to vote for McCain if they knew that as president he would support offshore drilling in U.S. coastal waters just 4 percent said McCain's support for offshore drilling would make him less likely to win their vote, while 57 percent said it made no difference and 15 percent were unsure.

When undecided likely voters were asked about how likely they would be to support McCain if he favored drilling in ANWR, 23 percent would be more likely, while nearly as many (21 percent) said it would make them less likely to vote for McCain. Another 43 percent of likely voters said it would make no difference if McCain supported drilling in ANWR while 14 percent were undecided. McCain recently restated his opposition to drilling in ANWR, but has dropped his opposition to lifting the moratorium on offshore drilling along America's coasts.

Among undecided likely voters, 78 percent support offshore drilling and 58 percent support drilling in ANWR. The vast majority of those likely voters who intend to vote for Republican John McCain in November support both drilling offshore for oil in U.S. coastal waters (91 percent) and drilling for oil in ANWR (82 percent). While just over a third (37 percent) of those who plan to vote for Democrat Barack Obama support drilling in ANWR, more than half (58 percent) of likely voters who favor Obama said they support offshore drilling.

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2008/...l-drilling-us/

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Rasmussen Poll: offshore oil drilling call boosts McCain's lead in Florida
By wsjreader Posted in 2008 — Comments (2) / Email this page » / Leave a comment »
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ...ection_20082/2...
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Rasmussen Reports conducted a special Florida survey to measure the immediate impact of the offshore drilling issue on the Presidential race. As one part of the survey, respondents were told that McCain favored offshore drilling and said it would bring down the price of gas and oil. They were also told that Barack Obama opposed offshore drilling and said it would not bring down the price of gas and oil. After hearing the views of both McCain and Obama, most Florida voters agreed with McCain--61% said it was likely that offshore drilling would reduce gas prices. Only 34% disagreed and said that offshore drilling would not accomplish that goal.

The Florida survey also found that McCain currently leads Obama in the state by a 47% to 39% margin. Six percent (6%) said they would vote for some other candidate while 8% are undecided.

However, after voters were told that McCain favored offshore drilling and Obama opposed it, McCain’s lead increased to eleven points, 49% to 38%. While a three-point net gain is not stunning, it is significant that the issue didn’t push voters towards Obama. All of McCain’s gains on the offshore drilling issue came from male voters.

Drill here and drill now!

http://www.crosstabs.org/blogs/wsjre...ast_in_florida

JMS · #2 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 10:45 AM

so?
--
cheney

JLB · #3 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JMS

so?
--
cheney

Better luck in 2012.

Obama2008 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JLB

Better luck in 2012.

Offshore Drilling is not the make or break issue. Again, this is a showcase of McCain's flip-flopping for political gain...when Obama stands against it regardless of the political advantage or disadvantage.

MasTequila · #5 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Obama2008

Offshore Drilling is not the make or break issue. Again, this is a showcase of McCain's flip-flopping for political gain...when Obama stands against it regardless of the political advantage or disadvantage.

You mean he stands against it regardless of how stupid his reasoning is.

Obama2008 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MasTequila

You mean he stands against it regardless of how stupid his reasoning is.

No, I mean he stays true to his beliefs regardless of what political gain he may recieve from changing.

JLB · #7 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Obama2008

Offshore Drilling is not the make or break issue. Again, this is a showcase of McCain's flip-flopping for political gain...when Obama stands against it regardless of the political advantage or disadvantage.

25% of undecideds is a make or break number.

One in four likely voters (25 percent) said they would be more likely to vote for McCain if they knew that as president he would support offshore drilling in U.S. coastal waters

75% of independants approve McCain's position, and that is also make or break.

Better luck next time, kid.

Obama2008 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JLB

25% of undecideds is a make or break number.

One in four likely voters (25 percent) said they would be more likely to vote for McCain if they knew that as president he would support offshore drilling in U.S. coastal waters

75% of independants approve McCain's position, and that is also make or break.

Better luck next time, kid.

You seem so excited. Make sure not to kill yourself on November 4th when your fantasy world is destroyed by the votes of the American people.

lavell12 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Obama2008

Offshore Drilling is not the make or break issue. Again, this is a showcase of McCain's flip-flopping for political gain...when Obama stands against it regardless of the political advantage or disadvantage.

like how obama stood up for the DC gun ban oh wait.

JLB · #10 (**permalink**) 07-01-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Obama2008

You seem so excited. Make sure not to kill yourself on November 4th when your fantasy world is destroyed by the votes of the American people.

When you learn that Real Americans don't approve of racism, make sure you keep away from the pills and booze.

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