Until this weekend, it seems that some of those in the Republlican community where I live....... ?

Question

were simply 'going along' in their support of John McCain. Now, with his selection of Sarah Paylin as his running mate, EVERYONE seems to be rejuvenated and energized. She clearly identifies with the people here. Have other Republicans in this forum witnessed the upswing in support for McCain?

Answer 1

No, I haven't seen that at all. I have seen them very upset that someone was picked to take over the highest job in the land who is being investigated for min-use of power. They don't like he big month & pushiness. They don't like the s**y pictures going around. They don't like that she has a baby but doesn't spend time on her baby. the don't like that she can not compare to any of the dems. Most dems have a master's degree or better. She is so inferior so they say they are not voting for McCain. The ones who saw the convention are voting for Obama.

Answer 2

I was torn on whether I was going to vote this year or not. After he chose her and I saw what she stood for I have decided to vote!!

Answer 3

Yep, it is an excellent choice.  We need fiscal and energy reform badly.  Just a few of Palin's demonstrated strong suits.

Answer 4

yes, and it's reflected in today's Rassmussan polls

Answer 5

before i was voting  against obama and biden, now i'm voting for mccain and paylin

Answer 6

I think so, too. McCain seemed so mamby pamby up until a month or so ago when suddenly he decided to fight back and come up with ingenious strategies. I wasn't sure he had it in him. Way to go McCain!  

Answer 7

Oh Yeah

Answer 8

yes, it's nice.

Answer 9

That is exactly how it was where I'm from.  I live on the country, and the whole community was very wishy washy, and were mostly going to vote for McCain out of habit, but now with an ultra conservative like Palin, everyone has McCain/Palin '08 signs up, and it's the talk of the town!

Answer 10

McCain raised $4 Million dollars online in the 24 hours following his announcement of Palin as his pick for VP.  That number sure makes it look like Repubs liked the pick.

Answer 11

Yes, he's cracked 40% nationally and in several state by state electoral college polls he is above 175.

Sarah is prolife, no abortion even in cases of rape, incest or death of the mother during childbirth.  She feels that g**s should be discriminated against, fired from their jobs for being g*y, US should not separate church from state, in fact should get closer.  Creationism should be part of the science curriculum.  She was for the Bridge to Nowhere before she was against it.  She's been the mayor of a small town where the most momentous decision she had to make was break a tie concerning what color the five or six fire hydrants should be painted.  She used the governor's office to attempt to fire the man who would not fire her brother in law over family problems.  She fits the party very well.

So if this trend continues he might get 45% nationally and maybe 190 electoral votes compared to Obama's 52-53% and 325 electoral votes.

Big upswing from before the Dem convention.

Answer 12

It does seem to have energized the party. I haven't come across anyone in my circle, who thinks this was a bad choice.

McCain by this choice of Palin is also removing any fears of where he stands as a reformer and maverick with a conservative bent.  

Answer 13

Great pick McCain !!

Fire up the Republicans now !

Take the House !!!!!

Answer 14

Yes, even in my conservative chat room its all people could talk about. And several who were talking about staying home in November have changed their minds already. Seems as though she is giving many true conservatives something to vote for.

Answer 15

I was the fence until this announcement. I'm an independent and what democrats don't understand is that this election will probably come down to who can get their base out to vote. Republicans just motivated their base tremendously.  

Answer 16

McCain is going up in the polls.