Rasmussen Georgia General Election
- John McCain 53% (51%)
- Barack Obama 43% (41%)
- Bob Barr 1%
Favorable / Unfavorable (Net)
- John McCain 60% / 36% (+24%)
- Barack Obama 47% / 51% (-4%)
Survey of 500 likely voters was conducted June 26. The margin of error is +/- 4 percentage points. Results from the poll conducted June 4 are in parentheses.
June 30th, 2008 at 8:40 am
That’s pretty comfortable (look at the net favorables!) Bob Barr won’t have much of an impact. By all means, let Obama spend heavily in GA.
June 30th, 2008 at 8:47 am
It is nice to know we are safe in the South again.
June 30th, 2008 at 8:59 am
the obama camp taking away southern states is a pipe dream hyped by the media to depress republicans. obama is going to be blown out in the south.
June 30th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Has anyone heard about the possibility Obama could be indicted in Chigago based on information that was brought out in the Rezko trial? The Chicago Sun Times had some information on this, I think. There is a story that I have posted that said the prosecutors had planned to introduce Obama’s name in the trial, and the jude approved of it but the prosecutors did not carry it through.
June 30th, 2008 at 9:45 am
politico has romney at the top of the list, and i think i agree.
seems as if jindal is no longer considered, but i would bet he gets keynote. lieberman and ridge seem to be out and giuliani is not under consideration. crist is likely out as is hutchinson, fiorina and whittman. cantor seems unlikely, and is more suited to the cabinet. seems that palin, despite her excitement, is off the list. and it seems that pawlenty has been downgraded to second tier. seems like the final 3 are romney, portman, and thune. i know portman has loads of economic cred, but he is the dullest and weakest of the 3. he is perfect for commerce or treasury, but not veep. so that would seem to leave romney and thune at the top, with pawlently and crist as the second tier. thune is a solid pick, but mitt is already vetted and wont have to be introduced, he has a 50 state organization, strength in important swing states, and huge fundraising capabilities. thune would attract more evangelicals, is a proven campaigner, and like mitt, ‘looks’ the part.
cons: mitt’s LDS could make some southern states too close, and his flip flop label. thune is unvetted, and was a lobbyist.
June 30th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Mike Allen of Politico is reporting this morning:
“Romney as favorite” is the hot buzz in Republican circles, and top party advisers said the case is compelling. But lack of personal chemistry could derail the pick.
Campaign insiders say McCain plans to name his running mate very shortly after Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) does, as part of what one campaign planner called a “bounce-mitigation strategy.”
The Democratic convention is in late August, a week ahead of the Republicans convention. That means McCain can size up the opposing ticket before locking in his own.
One of the chief reasons the Massachusetts governor is looking so attractive is his ability to raise huge amounts of money quickly through his former business partners and from fellow members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons.
McCain sources tell Politico that they believe Romney could raise $50 million in 60 days. One close Romney adviser said it could even be $60 million.
Romney’s other advantages, according to people involved in McCain’s screening process:
—Squeaky clean, and fully vetted by the national media.
—Has presidential looks and bearing, and immediately would be a strong campaign who could be trusted to stay on-message.
—Family’s Michigan roots would help in a swing state that went Democratic in 2004 and is.
But there’s one big problem: Despite the buddy-picture choreography of a McCain-Romney campaign swing, McCain remains far short of enamored of Romney.
And McCain sources say he’ll pick his vice presidential candidate based more on ability to govern than ability to help in the election.
So two other names are in the top tier:
—Rob Portman, a former congressman from Ohio, member of House leadership, U.S. Trade Ambassador and White House budget director.
—Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who would delight conservatives and is at the top of the list of the party’s prospects for the presidential race in 2012 or 2016. He was described to Politico by a McCain confidant as a possible “compromise” if the senator can’t stomach picking Romney.
Then there’s a second tier of candidates who are less likely, but possible: former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, who dropped out of the top tier because of recent revelations about his lobbying; Florida Gov. Charlie Crist; Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty; and Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.), who is one of McCain’s most energetic and successful fundraisers.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is frequently included in veep news stories but was not mentioned by McCain insiders. Their view is that his youth would accentuate, not mitigate, the age issue. [If true, this would suggest the pretty Palin, who looks closer to 35 than 45, would also be out of contention.]
Especially if McCain is far behind later this summer, he could do something truly unorthodox like pick his strong supporter Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), who was the Democrats’ vice presidential candidate back in 2000. [Giuliani could also step up to the plate as a power-hitting pinch hitter in this scenario.]
June 30th, 2008 at 10:19 am
is obama close to naming vp so mccain can announce his choice any body know?
June 30th, 2008 at 10:20 am
is obama close to naming vp so mccain can announce his choice after obama any body know?
June 30th, 2008 at 10:42 am
In July 2000 Bush picked Cheney and in July 2004 Kerry picked Edwards. The conventions are later than they were in those years, but I suspect the selections will again be announced in July. But there is usually that little dance before the choice is announced where the nominee meets with some of the potential VP’s. We have heard nothing of the sort from the Obama side.
As to the Politico article, I am somewhat surprised at the VP list. Its so conventional that I wonder if its a decoy. No women at all? Two who favor abortion? And most insulting is the suggestion that Romney would be picked because he can raise money. How cynical and Rove-like.
June 30th, 2008 at 10:48 am
is it smart for mccain to pick vp after democrats announce there vp? And I wonder when the vp announces will take place battle ground states or for mccain wonder if he will just fly in the vp pick and do announcement in phoneix. san diego would be another good choice? Do you think we will know obama vp before he takes that middle east. europe trip just wondering?
June 30th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Greg, who are you hoping McCain picks for his VP? Just curious.
June 30th, 2008 at 11:31 am
I would accept any of the follwing:
Mitt
Rudy
Steele
June 30th, 2008 at 11:32 am
I would accept any of the follwing:
Mitt
Rudy
Steele
AND THATS ABOUT IT!
June 30th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Barr’s low numbers in his own state are a good sign for McCain. If he loses this election, it won’t be because of Barr.
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