We Can Be Taught (Spitball Politics)

We Can Be Taught

As we get closer to the NC primary this sort of thing encourages me, Poll Shows Obama Favorable in North Carolina

In a survey conducted on April 5 and 6, the results show that 54 percent of the people are planning to vote for Obama while only 33 percent are planning to vote on rival and New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.
13 percent of the people surveyed remain undecided.

“Even with both candidates now running TV ads in the state, Obama is maintaining his lead in that solid 20 point range,” said Dean Debnam, Public Policy Polling President.

Rumors of voters mistrusting Clinton have been abound and are part of the reason she has received considerably less of the vote.

I think I can safely say that voters mistrusting Clinton is no rumor. That's the reason I wouldn't vote for her. I don't trust politicians in general as much as I trust regular folk, Obama's no exception. I trust Hilary even less. So who will I vote for should she make it to the general election? I may just commit Hare Krishna.

Posted by Scott on April 7, 2008 3:42 PM | Permalink

Comments (7)

Kansas Bob

I think you mean Hari kari which is an ancient form of ritual suicide that defeated samurai, or those whose shame was 'too unbearable' would use to restore their honor in death.

Not sure that it would restore honor if Hillary is the candidate :)

Posted by Kansas Bob | April 7, 2008 7:15 PM

Posted on April 7, 2008 19:15

Scott

Nah, I'd rather shave my head and play tambourine in airports. Blood makes me squeamish.

Posted by Scott | April 7, 2008 8:17 PM

Posted on April 7, 2008 20:17

Patrick

*I* understood it as a joke, Scott.

Posted by Patrick | April 7, 2008 9:18 PM

Posted on April 7, 2008 21:18

Scott

Ahh but you have the "benefit" of years of exposure to my sense of humor. ;-)

Posted by Scott | April 7, 2008 10:26 PM

Posted on April 7, 2008 22:26

Kansas Bob

I'm still learning.. you are teaching me.. about your humor :)

Posted by Kansas Bob | April 8, 2008 7:37 AM

Posted on April 8, 2008 07:37

Toby

I don't think you can safely say anything based on poll numbers. Just because there are rumors that people don't trust Hillary (true, no doubt), doesn't meant that's why her poll numbers are so low. One cannot assume voters' intentions. That's like assuming that Obama is losing in PA because there are rumors that he is a Muslim.

If this election has showed anything, it's that we cannot safely say anything in terms of predictions.

Posted by Toby | April 8, 2008 7:43 AM

Posted on April 8, 2008 07:43

Scott

KB - I'm sorry for any emotional scarring that might cause. ;-)

Toby - I predict that you're wrong. IAS you again make good points. No one can say why Hilary is behind. I can still do a happy dance though.

Posted by Scott | April 8, 2008 8:07 AM

Posted on April 8, 2008 08:07