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2 to 1 say "Better commander in chief"

by World_Groove | August 27, 2008 at 06:35 pm

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I just heard George Stephanopoulos quote this poll :

The focus on foreign policy crises over the past month, including the Russian invasion of Georgia, has played to McCain's perceived strengths among the electorate. He holds 2 to 1 leads over Obama in the new poll as the candidate with better knowledge of world affairs and the one who would make a better commander in chief. He is also regarded as superior to Obama in combating international terrorism and has a slender advantage on international affairs generally, the latter thanks to a clear edge among independents.

My question to Democrats (and even Republicans, Independents as well as you vocal foreigners), Is how do you reconcile the fact that in a race that seems to be 50/50 +/- a few%, McCain has a 2 to 1 lead in who is perceived a better Commander In Chief ?

Honestly curious

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Paschen

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at 01:58 on August 28th, 2008

World_Groove, I like this story. It's good stuff.

politisite

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at 11:25 on August 28th, 2008

World_Groove, I like this story. It's good stuff. What will happen when Romney get the VEEP spot. the economy question and exec experience question is over

BallyZACA

at 11:37 on August 28th, 2008

Don't overlook the Governor of Florida -- Charlie Crist, he carries no baggage and McCain won't have to fight-off negative remarks that will be used in the months ahead as sound and video bites made by both prior Romney and MaCain, priot to the latter winning his parties nomination.

Obama on the other-hand will be defending himself against statements made by Joe Biden that will paint him for what he is... "Inexperienced and Not-Ready to assume the title of CIC. Personally, it is my belief his ONLY real shot at the office was to have choosen Hillary as his Veep!

phoenixesrose

at 12:32 on August 28th, 2008

I would say that sometimes an experienced team behind a fresh set of eyes and a respectful creative thinker is much better than the same old same old.

You can build a team of experience and good advice that can assist with making great decisions if you listen to all sides of an argument.

You can't, however, hear or see anything if your eyes and ears are closed, much like Mr McCain's are.

World_Groove

at 12:44 on August 28th, 2008

Thanks for your input and opinions everyone.

Does anyone have a specific comment as to the 2 to 1 poll which says as individuals, McCain is seen by Americans as a better "commander in Chief" over Obama, yet the polls on the race for the White House are still neck and neck.

I am personally interested in knowing why the numbers are off... ..

phoenixesrose

at 12:56 on August 28th, 2008

Sure - it all depends on where you go and who you ask. If you go to a traditionally conservative, republican state, like Utah, you would get an answer designed to skew toward the McCain camp. If you go to a Democratic stronghold state, you would get an answer designed to skew toward the Obama Camp.

With no actual numbers for how or where the people were asked the question - or how / where they got the names to call - or WHO (ex. older people are more conservative than younger ones - who is more likely to be at home to answer the call instead of out and about working?) - they were talking to ... or even what was asked (ex. you can ask a Do you agree that John McCain would be a better leader in light of the recent crisis in Georgia? and most people will agree because it's a leading question....) -

well, the short answer is...

You can create statistics to support whatever you want.

World_Groove

at 13:20 on August 28th, 2008

Thanks for the comment. I personally hate polling, for exactly the reasons you describe. And In my mind I usually double the margin of error that is quoted.

I don't think the question for this poll was that leading in questioning otherwise George, the good Democrat he was (is), would have pointed it out, and dismissed the poll.

I just can not come up with a case where the margin of error would have been 33%, which is why I posted and keep asking for comments.

Thanks Again ! cheers.

Lenora (not verified)

at 11:05 on September 2nd, 2008

McCain recently revealed a strong asset in a commander-in-chief. A commander needs to know how to use the element of surprise to knock the socks off those who would harm this country. He demostrated that ability when he introduced Sarah Palin.