If out of 112,000,000 votes counted, just 3,000,000 Obama voters had voted for McCain then Obama would have lost. He only got 51.9% of the votes cast.
I'd hardly call that 'trounced' or 'it wasn't even close'.
I'd hardly call that 'trounced' or 'it wasn't even close'.
I said it all the time: She should be pornstar and not politician. In politics it's not so important that you look fantastic and sexy, in this field there are other qualitities important.
Sarah Palin should get a porn actress. She's so sexy and i would buy every video and pic of her, but if i would be american, i wouldn't have voted McCain because of her.
Come to porn, Sarah, you will be one of my favorites!flylicker
Sarah Palin should get a porn actress. She's so sexy and i would buy every video and pic of her, but if i would be american, i wouldn't have voted McCain because of her.
Come to porn, Sarah, you will be one of my favorites!flylicker
Palin Returns To Alaska Politics, But What's Ahead?
by Martin Kaste
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96712563
All Things Considered, November 6, 2008 · Republican Sarah Palin has gone back to her day job as governor of Alaska. Her two months as John McCain's running mate made her a household name in the "Lower 48" — something Alaskans are still getting used to.
With her newfound national prominence, Palin will have to figure out how she fits in back in the intimate little world of Alaska politics.
On Wednesday night, the McCain-Palin campaign jet made one final landing in Anchorage, and as the governor's family emerged onto the freezing tarmac, supporters greeted them with a new cheer: "2012!"
The year is one some Republicans are associating with Palin's name, but she's not tipping her hand yet.
"Plans for 2012 are to enroll Trig in kindergarten and, you know, see where the kids are at that time in their life. They're going to come first, and we'll see what happens then," she said.
Palin says she's "just concentrating on getting back to the Anchorage governor's office and then the Juneau governor's office and [getting] to work on all the priorities that we have for this great state."
A Changed Politician?
Palin could expect a warm welcome home, especially from people like Gail Anne Swanson. In a Wasilla coffee shop on Election Day, Swanson was already contemplating the possibility that American voters would be sending Palin back to Alaska.
"You know, she still has us," Swanson said. "She'll come home and be our governor again. And we love her."
Alaskans like Swanson say Palin's vice presidential candidacy has made them feel more connected to the national scene, and they hope Alaska has gained a little more respect.
"We're so proud, I'm so proud," she said. "It makes me want to cry, just seeing her. I just ... I am in awe of the fact, because she is so much just one of us."
But are Alaskans getting the same Palin back? As he watched the returns coming in on Tuesday night, Democrat Eric Croft said no. He thinks she will now be a very different politician.
"She's matured a lot; she's seen a lot of different things. She's also had to carry a more partisan banner than we're used to her having up here," he said, "and that'll have some repercussions."
Croft is talking about the fact that as governor, Palin often depended on a coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans. So it came as a shock to some of them to see her at the Republican convention, attacking Barack Obama with a contemptuous tone they had never heard from her before.
"I think she had to play that role, and she played it well. But, no, I don't know that that's the natural her," Croft said.
'Points Of Contact'
The Republican pit bull may not be the natural Palin, but it's a performance that has state Democrats wondering whether they're still allied with her on crucial state issues, such as building a new gas pipeline and squeezing more taxes out of oil companies.
State Sen. Hollis French, a Democrat who got roughed up by McCain campaign attacks during the whole "Troopergate" affair, now says it's time for reconciliation.
"You know, I think the ball's sort of in the governor's court," French said. "We're going to be here, you know, and we'll find, I imagine, points of contact. … Obviously, there's going to be some tender feelings after any election, but those go away."
Standing on the tarmac Wednesday night, Palin didn't seem to think there would be a problem.
"Nobody should have hurt feelings! My goodness, this is politics! Politics is rough and tumble, and people need to get thick skin, just like I've got," she said.
That's two months in the trenches with McCain talking. Now, the question is: What will she do with her newly acquired national political experience?
Palin might consider the Senate. It is still too close to say whether Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, who was recently found guilty of corruption charges, won re-election Tuesday. If he did win but later leaves office, the state will hold a special election to fill his seat. The Senate could be Palin's logical next step — if she decides she's done with small-state politics.
by Martin Kaste
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96712563
All Things Considered, November 6, 2008 · Republican Sarah Palin has gone back to her day job as governor of Alaska. Her two months as John McCain's running mate made her a household name in the "Lower 48" — something Alaskans are still getting used to.
With her newfound national prominence, Palin will have to figure out how she fits in back in the intimate little world of Alaska politics.
On Wednesday night, the McCain-Palin campaign jet made one final landing in Anchorage, and as the governor's family emerged onto the freezing tarmac, supporters greeted them with a new cheer: "2012!"
The year is one some Republicans are associating with Palin's name, but she's not tipping her hand yet.
"Plans for 2012 are to enroll Trig in kindergarten and, you know, see where the kids are at that time in their life. They're going to come first, and we'll see what happens then," she said.
Palin says she's "just concentrating on getting back to the Anchorage governor's office and then the Juneau governor's office and [getting] to work on all the priorities that we have for this great state."
A Changed Politician?
Palin could expect a warm welcome home, especially from people like Gail Anne Swanson. In a Wasilla coffee shop on Election Day, Swanson was already contemplating the possibility that American voters would be sending Palin back to Alaska.
"You know, she still has us," Swanson said. "She'll come home and be our governor again. And we love her."
Alaskans like Swanson say Palin's vice presidential candidacy has made them feel more connected to the national scene, and they hope Alaska has gained a little more respect.
"We're so proud, I'm so proud," she said. "It makes me want to cry, just seeing her. I just ... I am in awe of the fact, because she is so much just one of us."
But are Alaskans getting the same Palin back? As he watched the returns coming in on Tuesday night, Democrat Eric Croft said no. He thinks she will now be a very different politician.
"She's matured a lot; she's seen a lot of different things. She's also had to carry a more partisan banner than we're used to her having up here," he said, "and that'll have some repercussions."
Croft is talking about the fact that as governor, Palin often depended on a coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans. So it came as a shock to some of them to see her at the Republican convention, attacking Barack Obama with a contemptuous tone they had never heard from her before.
"I think she had to play that role, and she played it well. But, no, I don't know that that's the natural her," Croft said.
'Points Of Contact'
The Republican pit bull may not be the natural Palin, but it's a performance that has state Democrats wondering whether they're still allied with her on crucial state issues, such as building a new gas pipeline and squeezing more taxes out of oil companies.
State Sen. Hollis French, a Democrat who got roughed up by McCain campaign attacks during the whole "Troopergate" affair, now says it's time for reconciliation.
"You know, I think the ball's sort of in the governor's court," French said. "We're going to be here, you know, and we'll find, I imagine, points of contact. … Obviously, there's going to be some tender feelings after any election, but those go away."
Standing on the tarmac Wednesday night, Palin didn't seem to think there would be a problem.
"Nobody should have hurt feelings! My goodness, this is politics! Politics is rough and tumble, and people need to get thick skin, just like I've got," she said.
That's two months in the trenches with McCain talking. Now, the question is: What will she do with her newly acquired national political experience?
Palin might consider the Senate. It is still too close to say whether Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, who was recently found guilty of corruption charges, won re-election Tuesday. If he did win but later leaves office, the state will hold a special election to fill his seat. The Senate could be Palin's logical next step — if she decides she's done with small-state politics.
I have said it before, and I shall say it again, Sarah Palin IS SEX ON LEGS. End of story.
Second that. I hate her.
The popular vote was
Obama 65,136,577
McCain 57,190,291
electoral was 364 vs 162
What math are you using? Just curious....
Too bad you'll never hear from her again.
That sounds like something the real Cliff Clavin would say. :1orglaugh:rofl:
I think someone already said it, but the numbers you have are off. It wasn, in fact, not even close
How many morons are state Govenors? She has a 87% approval rating in her state. Sounds to me like she must have something good going on and is definitly NOT a moron. The moron is Joe Biden but even he is making money hand over fist so where does that leave us in the moron hiearchy? How many other Governors besides Sarah got the citizens a piece of the energy pie?
AGAIN JUST FOR CLARIFICATION SHE HAS AN 87 % APPROVAL RATING. NUFF SAID.
They were slightly off because not all the votes had been counted yet.
The final total WAS: Obama 52.6%
McCain 46.7%
You call winning by less then 6% 'not even close'?
Obama won by less then 8 million votes out of over 122 million cast (65 to 57).
If you say so. But only in the minds of those that think it is. If forty million people believe a lie, it is still a lie.
Sarah Palin is sex on legs, you stupid he-bitches :nanner:
I found a report that Sarah Palin has been offered $2 million dollars to star in an upcoming MILF porno. It also said that her husband could be in it with her for another $100 grand plus a new snowmobile. The link for the article is below
http://www.avn.com/video/articles/33257.html
http://www.avn.com/video/articles/33257.html
You have a point but consider this. The campaign was waged to get electoral votes not national total votes. All the resources of advertising, candidate appearances, get out the vote efforts and phone calls were targeted to very specific districts in states to secure electoral college votes. The tally as of now is 365 to 173 in the electoral college. A significant difference IMO. The resources would have been allocated differently if the aim was to get big margins in total popular votes. They could have focused on the heavily populated areas to run up the vote but that's not how you win the election as Al Gore can tell you. So throw these realities into your calculations and it might look different.
You have a point but consider this. The campaign was waged to get electoral votes not national total votes. All the resources of advertising, candidate appearances, get out the vote efforts and phone calls were targeted to very specific districts in states to secure electoral college votes. The tally as of now is 365 to 173 in the electoral college. A significant difference IMO. The resources would have been allocated differently if the aim was to get big margins in total popular votes. They could have focused on the heavily populated areas to run up the vote but that's not how you win the election as Al Gore can tell you. So throw these realities into your calculations and it might look different.
I understand what you are saying. But I only care about the popular vote.
I also am not a big believer in advertising or campaign stops for swaying votes. I think only 20-30% of the population are 'swayable'. And I think debates and interviews are what convinces them.
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It's good to be the king...
Agreed...
There are many many countries with population less than 8 million people. Eight million votes is a huge amount of votes. Many elections around the globe are now decided by margins of less than 2 percent. Six percent is huge for today standards. And where it really matters, the electoral college, the election was a debacle for McCain. Not even remotely close.
Governor Palin will be the feature speaker this weekend at the Republican Governors Association and she is also scheduled for a press conference on Friday.
There are many high power Republicans attended but Governor Palin will be the most prominent person and all eyes will be on her on her first press conference post-Election.
Governor Palin also is working overtime on her pet project: Alaska pipelines well over 40 billion dollars well into 50 billions, the largest single project in the history of United States.
Welcome back Governor Palin to the lower 48 !! Miami, Florida, the site of this weekend Republican Governors Conference !
There are many high power Republicans attended but Governor Palin will be the most prominent person and all eyes will be on her on her first press conference post-Election.
Governor Palin also is working overtime on her pet project: Alaska pipelines well over 40 billion dollars well into 50 billions, the largest single project in the history of United States.
Welcome back Governor Palin to the lower 48 !! Miami, Florida, the site of this weekend Republican Governors Conference !
