Just curious - what were your thoughts about Obama's win vs. Romney's chances [View all]
Personally I think it was the media and especially Faux News who tried their hardest to make the election look close. After the conventions it seemed just about everyday there was a new poll out there that said 'Romney is close' and 'it's a tight race'. Yet everyday I looked at Electoral Vote.com and not once did Obama ever go below 270 Electoral votes. I mean just because it's 47%-45% in a national poll that doesn't mean it's a close race. It's all down to the electoral votes and those pesky swing states.
So be honest, did you think Obama was a sure win or did you have doubts. Just interested in how people perceived this election. I remember in 2008 after the VP debates that it was pretty much in the bag for Obama but honestly, I don't think I ever doubted one day that Obama could lose this. Maybe be a bit closer in the votes but I always felt Obama had what it takes to win. And mind you I'm no Nate Silvers, just someone who has watched years of election returns.
So vote her for your thoughts on the past election.
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| I was absolutely shocked Obama won at all | |
0 (0%) |
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| I think if it was one of the other known GOP contenders that Obama could have lost (ie Bachmann, Perry, Gingrich, Santorum, Cain, Huntsman, Paul) | |
1 (7%) |
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| I think if one of the GOPers who sat out this election had run, Obama could have lost (ie Jeb Bush, Christie, Rubio) | |
1 (7%) |
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| I was a bit nervous leading up to the convention but afterwards felt Obama had it in the bag. | |
0 (0%) |
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| I had some doubts after the first debate and Obama's poor performance. | |
5 (33%) |
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| I thought the race was going to be close but that Obama would win in the end. | |
5 (33%) |
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| I wasn't sure until after Hurricane Sandy when Obama came out looking Presidential | |
0 (0%) |
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| I had no doubts whatsoever that Obama would win. | |
3 (20%) |
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| Other (please post and let us know) | |
0 (0%) |
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