[Jim]

You think we will see a close race? or will this be a large margin of victory?

We going to be counting dimpled chads this time?

[Jim]

lol.. no takers eh?

Everyone believe the Obama lead 291 to 157 electorals?

[jazain]

God SORRY jim c. didnt see it.


i think obama has a huge chance to win. and god forbid we have to worry about dimpled chads again this time. that was a nightmare and foolish.

[Rhoda]

I think Obama will win, but like Carter, will be given only 4 years by the electorate.

[Rhoda]

Oh, and will one of you Obama fans explain this statement to me?

So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can. It’s just that it will bankrupt them because they’re going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that’s being emitted.

That will also generate billions of dollars that we can invest in solar, wind, biodiesel and other alternative energy approaches.

How does bankrupting someone generate billions of dollars? What am I missing here.

[Kayak]

Not sure Jim. Some polls say that Obama is leading, some say that McCain still has a chance. I think it will be a tight race.

Obamania has been in the air for quite a while now, and I think because of that, people are thinking Obama is in the lead.

I think McCain has a chance too, this article talks about it:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27494746/?GT1=43001

This is a bit off topic but- some argue that race is going to be a factor if Obama loses votes or not, but it might also be a factor if he wins. There are many people who are voting for him only because of his race.

I still haven't voted, going to wake up 6am on Election Day to vote, want to be the first in line!!

[jaba]

I think Mc Cain will take it, but not by much, seems the whole world is going Republican/conservative

[Jim]

Oh, and will one of you Obama fans explain this statement to me?



How does bankrupting someone generate billions of dollars? What am I missing here.

Looks like that is not the entire statement.Two issues being said here. One, they will phase out coal with heavy penalties. Two, they will encourage renewable energy that will generate billions.

[Jim]

Yeah, Im certain of an Obama win but am nott sure by how much. The polls say he will take 291 electorals to McCains 157. I think that might be a little generous but not too much.

Judging by the two campaigns, I think McCain and Palin camp knows the outcome and is just hoping for something to come by and change it.

[Murteza]

edit

[Rhoda]

Here is Obama's statement, made to the SF Chronicle. I was the one who edited the post above.

Let me sort of describe my overall policy.

What I’ve said is that we would put a cap and trade system in place that is as aggressive, if not more aggressive, than anybody else’s out there.

I was the first to call for a 100% auction on the cap and trade system, which means that every unit of carbon or greenhouse gases emitted would be charged to the polluter. That will create a market in which whatever technologies are out there that are being presented, whatever power plants that are being built, that they would have to meet the rigors of that market and the ratcheted down caps that are being placed, imposed every year.

So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can. It’s just that it will bankrupt them because they’re going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that’s being emitted.

That will also generate billions of dollars that we can invest in solar, wind, biodiesel and other alternative energy approaches.

The only thing I’ve said with respect to coal, I haven’t been some coal booster. What I have said is that for us to take coal off the table as a ideological matter as opposed to saying if technology allows us to use coal in a clean way, we should pursue it.

So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can.

It’s just that it will bankrupt them.

[MagnaCarta]

Everyone believe the Obama lead 291 to 157 electorals?

[Kayak]

Yeah I'm starting to think he might win now.. after reading a couple of stuff.

[LadyGarnetRose]

Couldn't find the Gore Beats Bush one




It's going to be a very very close race. To declare a winner is foolish.

Either way, this is a term that will go into history and we all get to watch it happen.

Either we'll have our 1st Biracial President, or 1st Female Vice President.

[jazain]

well i was sure bush wouldnt win a second term yet he did. we will know soon enough

[MagnaCarta]

It IS going to be close, and what worries me is if McCain wins (in this close race) the reaction of those who believe it is NOT close as is indicated in threads right on this forum will be accusations of foul play, racism, etc...

And that will reflect the real issue behind this campaign. "Obama better win or we will riot and call it 'racism' or worse".


http://www.pollster.com/blogs/us_obama_50_...5_hotline_1.php

<h4 class="article-date">November 3, 2008</h4> <h3 class="article-headline">US: Obama 50, McCain 45 (Hotline 10/31-11/02)</h3> By PH Staff

Diageo/Hotline
10/31-11/02, 08; 887 LV 3.3%
Mode: Live Telephone Interviews





(Undecided: 5%)


National
Obama 50, McCain 45




addthis_pub = 'pollste

[LadyGarnetRose]

It IS going to be close, and what worries me is if McCain wins (in this close race) the reaction of those who believe it is NOT close as is indicated in threads right on this forum will be accusations of foul play, racism, etc...

And that will reflect the real issue behind this campaign. "Obama better win or we will riot and call it 'racism' or worse".


http://www.pollster.com/blogs/us_obama_50_...5_hotline_1.php

<h4 class="article-date">November 3, 2008</h4> <h3 class="article-headline">US: Obama 50, McCain 45 (Hotline 10/31-11/02)</h3> By PH Staff

Diageo/Hotline
10/31-11/02, 08; 887 LV 3.3%
Mode: Live Telephone Interviews





(Undecided: 5%)


National
Obama 50, McCain 45




addthis_pub = 'pollste

50% to 45%


With a span of 6.6% for error.

Sheesh.

This post has been edited by LadyGarnetRose: 03 November 2008 - 02:48 PM

[Kayak]

[MuslimNextDoor]

I doubt it will be close. bam is going to blow Palin away like a West Wind.

Palin cant win.
Her chance are slim.

[Rhoda]

Were you one of those people quoted on the Howard Stern show?

Obama is NOT running against Palin.

Sheesh!