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[tonyt53]

1. The very reason that polls until after Labor Day mean absolutely nothing

But political novices don't know any better

[Skwmom]

2. Obama has NEVER had the baggage of the Clintons. It is comparing apples and oranges.

[tonyt53]

5. Uh, ya might want to rethink that comment. Obama's skin color was a far greater obstacle.

He was able to overcome that

[onehandle]

3. He should have resigned that day.

Clearly that was a 'trend.'

[merrily]

6. Obama was not a candidate who lost poll points the more he was exposed to people.

False equivalency.

[jberryhill]

7. Yep

As a national figure, Obama was relatively unknown to a lot of voters who were starting from "the black guy with the funny name". His obvious wit and consummate professional demeanor tended to increase his appeal with exposure. People went from "I don't know anything about the guy" to "dang, he's pretty good" with exposure.

[merrily]

8. He also didn't operate out of "Discredit and destroy and worry about Party unity later."

And, he was to Hillary's left politically. And didn't rate as dishonest and untrustworthy with more than half of Americans polled. Etc.

That's a core issue. If people don't believe what you're saying or trust you to keep your word, if elected....