Juror#8 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 What I'm hearing is interesting. Caveat: This is third hand information: Administrative Official - Brother's Colleague - Brother - Me. However, I still find it interesting... The word is, the WH is REALLY confident and have been since last Thursday. Not "portray confidence in the news media and hope for the best" confidence, but more like "let's just stay quiet, be cool, not make any waves, not tip off the media, and keep status quo" confident. Why? I don't know Justified? I don't know. But it's interesting because some here feel particularly confident that the tide has turned for Romney. The 'Romney momentum' has been a growing storyline here and in the media. I can name a few here who have already called the race for him. But for whatever reason, I hear that the WH feels very satisfied about where they're at. They obviously *feel* like they know something that others don't. My brother says that *in his own opinion* based on what he sees in the polls that every other person has access to, but also based on some conversations with his colleagues, that Romney can't make up ground in Ohio and is losing ground in VA. Please no personal attacks. I don't have a dog in this race. I just thought the info was worth sharing with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 What I'm hearing is interesting. Caveat: This is third hand information: Administrative Official - Brother's Colleague - Brother - Me. However, I still find it interesting... The word is, the WH is REALLY confident and have been since last Thursday. Not "portray confidence in the news media and hope for the best" confidence, but more like "let's just stay quiet, be cool, not make any waves, not tip off the media, and keep status quo" confident. Why? I don't know Justified? I don't know. But it's interesting because some here feel particularly confident that the tide has turned for Romney. The 'Romney momentum' has been a growing storyline here and in the media. I can name a few here who have already called the race for him. But for whatever reason, I hear that the WH feels very satisfied about where they're at. They obviously *feel* like they know something that others don't. My brother says that *in his own opinion* based on what he sees in the polls that every other person has access to, but also based on some conversations with his colleagues, that Romney can't make up ground in Ohio and is losing ground in VA. Please no personal attacks. I don't have a dog in this race. I just thought the info was worth sharing with you. Given how out of touch with reality Barry and his and of fools are, I'm not surprised they think they have it in the bag. We'll see in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I assume they feel that if they keep silent they won't say anything stupid that could hurt them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyguy Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I suspect that with very little media scrutiny concerning Obama, he would feel pretty confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juror#8 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 I assume they feel that if they keep silent they won't say anything stupid that could hurt them. Not sure...but from what I'm hearing, they're on cruise control. And it's also interesting that Romney is running, what appear to be, desparation ads in Ohio. Usually, less than a week out, it's all positive "closing the deal-why I'm presidential-here is my vision" advertisements. I'm not sure though. The WH is conspicuously quiet while all this talk revolves around Romney momentum. And to hear about this perceived confidence from the WH that is internal and not being leaked to pundits to share with the media. It seems to scream "internal polling data." I suspect that with very little media scrutiny concerning Obama, he would feel pretty confident. Honestly, all I've heard about BO over the last month is that he dropped the ball, performed horribly in the debate, lost momentum, missed an opportunity to close the deal, etc. What I've heard about Romney is that he's surging, more presidential, etc. If nothing else, I think that Romney has enjoyed the narrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2012/10/30/Sandy-Stole-The-Election-Left-Media-Prepare-to-Delegitimize-Romney-Victory In 2000, it was hanging chads and the Supreme Court. In 2004, it was electronic voting machines. Now, the left and the mainstream media are busily spinning another narrative to get them through the years ahead in the event that Mitt Romney unseats President Barack Obama next week: Superstorm Sandy stole the election. Both Politico and CNN are wondering openly whether the storm, which made landfall Monday in New Jersey as a hurricane, could or should force the postponement of the election. The dramatic flooding in coastal areas from the mid-Atlantic to New England, and the unseasonally early snowfall in the Appalachians, are causing transportation problems today that could persist for several days in some areas, especially in New York City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Honestly, all I've heard about BO over the last month is that he dropped the ball, performed horribly in the debate, lost momentum, missed an opportunity to close the deal, etc. That's all you've heard here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Large Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 What I'm hearing is interesting. Caveat: This is third hand information: Administrative Official - Brother's Colleague - Brother - Me. However, I still find it interesting... The word is, the WH is REALLY confident and have been since last Thursday. Not "portray confidence in the news media and hope for the best" confidence, but more like "let's just stay quiet, be cool, not make any waves, not tip off the media, and keep status quo" confident. Why? I don't know Justified? I don't know. But it's interesting because some here feel particularly confident that the tide has turned for Romney. The 'Romney momentum' has been a growing storyline here and in the media. I can name a few here who have already called the race for him. But for whatever reason, I hear that the WH feels very satisfied about where they're at. They obviously *feel* like they know something that others don't. My brother says that *in his own opinion* based on what he sees in the polls that every other person has access to, but also based on some conversations with his colleagues, that Romney can't make up ground in Ohio and is losing ground in VA. Please no personal attacks. I don't have a dog in this race. I just thought the info was worth sharing with you. Many of the prediction models are showing a Electoral Victory for Obama... 538 is almost at an 80/20 for Obama, and has him winning/leaning to win in Ohio and Colorado. My guess, no news is good news... keep quiet, play the percentages, keep playing ground and pound getting voters out. 2 D-bags in my office are voluterring this weekend to get out and go door to door- they asked me if I was in, I said "not a chance" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'm not sure though. The WH is conspicuously quiet while all this talk revolves around Romney momentum. And to hear about this perceived confidence from the WH that is internal and not being leaked to pundits to share with the media. It seems to scream "internal polling data." Which I'm not sure shouldn't concern you. This administration suffers from worse confirmation bias than the Bush Administration did in their first term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Both Politico and CNN are wondering openly whether the storm, which made landfall Monday in New Jersey as a hurricane, could or should force the postponement of the election. I don't see how they can postpone the election without a Congressional miracle. Somehow I doubt both the House and Senate would push through legislation to make such a major (albeit temporary) change to Election Day, which would get really complicated due to the Constitutional requirement that Election Day for the presidency must be the same day in every state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I don't see how they can postpone the election without a Congressional miracle. Somehow I doubt both the House and Senate would push through legislation to make such a major (albeit temporary) change to Election Day, which would get really complicated due to the Constitutional requirement that Election Day for the presidency must be the same day in every state. The point was the built-in excuses they are coming up with for an Obama defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Given how out of touch with reality Barry and his and of fools are, I'm not surprised they think they have it in the bag. I haven't seen Obama this confident since he walked off the stage after Debate #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I haven't seen Obama this confident since he walked off the stage after Debate #1. Exactly. Perhaps he thinks the storm is going to get him more votes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxrock Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not sure...but from what I'm hearing, they're on cruise control. And it's also interesting that Romney is running, what appear to be, desparation ads in Ohio. Usually, less than a week out, it's all positive "closing the deal-why I'm presidential-here is my vision" advertisements. I'm not sure though. The WH is conspicuously quiet while all this talk revolves around Romney momentum. And to hear about this perceived confidence from the WH that is internal and not being leaked to pundits to share with the media. It seems to scream "internal polling data." Honestly, all I've heard about BO over the last month is that he dropped the ball, performed horribly in the debate, lost momentum, missed an opportunity to close the deal, etc. What I've heard about Romney is that he's surging, more presidential, etc. If nothing else, I think that Romney has enjoyed the narrative. Concern troll is very concerned. No dog in this race my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Exactly. Perhaps he thinks the storm is going to get him more votes? we have a little news ticker on teh closed circut TV's here in the building. It's hilarious to see the bias even here. For example, to paraphrase today's gems: "By doing his job, Obama gives himself a chance to re-claim his job" vs. "Romney struggles with previous disaster relief comments"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Exactly. Perhaps he thinks the storm is going to get him more votes? If only Obama had come through on that promise to stop the "rise of the seas". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxrock Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) Not sure...but from what I'm hearing, they're on cruise control. And it's also interesting that Romney is running, what appear to be, desparation ads in Ohio. Usually, less than a week out, it's all positive "closing the deal-why I'm presidential-here is my vision" advertisements. I'm not sure though. The WH is conspicuously quiet while all this talk revolves around Romney momentum. And to hear about this perceived confidence from the WH that is internal and not being leaked to pundits to share with the media. It seems to scream "internal polling data." Honestly, all I've heard about BO over the last month is that he dropped the ball, performed horribly in the debate, lost momentum, missed an opportunity to close the deal, etc. What I've heard about Romney is that he's surging, more presidential, etc. If nothing else, I think that Romney has enjoyed the narrative. Christ, now I know where you get your talking points from:http://www.msnbc.msn...tthews#49614818 Romney didn't lie. He read this: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-21/fiat-says-china-may-build-all-jeep-models-as-suv-demand-climbs.html Edited October 31, 2012 by Oxrock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 http://blogs.denverpost.com/thespot/2012/10/31/denver-mayor-michael-hancock-stumps-obama-wisconsin-early-voting-favor-president/85190/ http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2012/10/31/Dem-Early-Vote-Lead-Down-In-FL http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/10/this_early_vote_calculation_fr.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Romney can win, but it is much likely that he loses. That is just the way of things. He isn't beat, but he would be an upset. Step outside PPP and this is known. WH should be confident. Without some changes he will more than likely be president again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 http://blogs.denverp...resident/85190/ http://www.breitbart...Lead-Down-In-FL http://blog.syracuse...ulation_fr.html And from what I heard, Obama's down 250K votes from this point in 2008 in Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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