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SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
3. The way President Obama handled yesterday...
Thu Sep 13, 2012, 01:25 AM
Sep 2012

and today...and, well, I just expect him to remain as calm and collected as he always does.

Which means for me...I can hardly wait to slap on the bumperstickers I've ordered.

...just wait for those debates. Will Mittens cry like Sir Boner of Orange?

TroyD

(4,551 posts)
4. Obama is still a few points below his 2008 CA score . . .
Thu Sep 13, 2012, 04:50 AM
Sep 2012

So let's try to get it even higher!

2008 - Obama vs. McCain

Obama - 61%

McCain - 37%

WI_DEM

(33,497 posts)
6. two-points, with 8% undecided so it's possible he could and maybe
Thu Sep 13, 2012, 09:47 AM
Sep 2012

if Romney continues to self implode better his 2008 score.

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)
5. Obama won California by 24 points in 2008, the Bay Area by 50 points...
Thu Sep 13, 2012, 05:46 AM
Sep 2012

In 2008:

California overall it was for Obama by 61% to 37%.

In the 10 county Bay Area (24% of California's vote and bigger than most states):
Obama won 74% to 24%

In the 5 county Los Angeles region (44% of California's vote)
Obama won 61% to 37%

The rest of California (33% of California's vote)
Obama won 53% to 45% which was the same as his national margin.



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