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LanternWaste

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45. And saying as such would be inaccurate.

Reply to former9thward (Reply #36)

Thu Sep 1, 2016, 03:06 PM

Sep 2016

And saying as such would be inaccurate (your consistency is bemusing).

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Why this race is so close? [View all] kentuck Sep 2016 OP

The media is keeping it close and they and the GOP are selling the "you can't trust Hillary" meme Botany Sep 2016 #1

Over qualified woman and under qualified man. And it's perceived as close? Typical. SharonAnn Sep 2016 #39

Yep, got to sell ad time... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2016 #71

I couldn't agree more... TheDebbieDee Sep 2016 #81

It's not that close Loki Liesmith Sep 2016 #2

"Trump is up 10 points over his position last week" - so said Thom Hartmann a minute ago. n/t Peregrine Took Sep 2016 #4

Never believe a talk show host Loki Liesmith Sep 2016 #8

Hartmann is a charlatan PSPS Sep 2016 #13

I think Charlatans have their place Loki Liesmith Sep 2016 #17

But also says 538. Trump +5 and Hillary -5 in the last few days. Stonepounder Sep 2016 #48

"The reliable R base is at 40%" Botany Sep 2016 #5

I actually don't believe that Loki Liesmith Sep 2016 #10

The #s of GOPers who are against Trump keeps growing Botany Sep 2016 #21

that's anecdotal data Loki Liesmith Sep 2016 #23

Barbara Bush Botany Sep 2016 #24

"The reliable R base is at 40%" PSPS Sep 2016 #6

The same could be said about Clinton and the Democratic base. former9thward Sep 2016 #36

Sorry, but no. Such a statement would be ridiculous. PSPS Sep 2016 #43

Oh really? former9thward Sep 2016 #49

The primary is over, my friend. PSPS Sep 2016 #65

I know. former9thward Sep 2016 #66

And saying as such would be inaccurate. LanternWaste Sep 2016 #45

Demographics don't vote. kentuck Sep 2016 #7

My cynical experience has been that Loki Liesmith Sep 2016 #15

It isn't. The media has to pretend it is so they can fill airtime and sell ads. PSPS Sep 2016 #3

Yep, this election is in the bag. No worries, it's a done deal. No way Trump can win! jonno99 Sep 2016 #28

I think izzybella Sep 2016 #9

Voters are like Pittsburgh Steeler fans... kentuck Sep 2016 #14

I have many relatives exactly like this. Woe be unto people who think that Nay Sep 2016 #29

it's not really all that close. i think we've got the biggest, longest lead since 1996 unblock Sep 2016 #11

The Clinton campaign wants the appearance of a close race as well liberal N proud Sep 2016 #12

Thanks saying that. That is true and it made me feel better! I've been skylucy Sep 2016 #19

that makes sense, and it's very comforting renate Sep 2016 #31

It makes no sense. former9thward Sep 2016 #46

good point, nerve-wracking as it may be to keep hearing how close it is! Fast Walker 52 Sep 2016 #50

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come to think of it, in a way it's impressive that it's *not* very close. unblock Sep 2016 #18

Business as usual is killing us Warpy Sep 2016 #20

It isn't close. Relax. stopbush Sep 2016 #22

538 spanone Sep 2016 #25

+1 jonno99 Sep 2016 #30

This was from 538 yesterday.... Stellar Sep 2016 #58

K&R, possibly because the most publicized polls are rigged... Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #26

Your allegation, and the anecdotal evidence you use to support the allegation are entertaining. LanternWaste Sep 2016 #47

You use the same phrase twice. It's opinion not allegation like Opinion Polls, which change rapidly. Jeffersons Ghost Sep 2016 #77

Yes, and all the while they ignore the actual lies and dishonesty of Mr. Trump Maddchick Sep 2016 #27

Because there are a lot of very right-wing people in America. N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Sep 2016 #32

Trump WILL get the 37%-40% reliably GOP vote. They don't care about his views, just not a Dem. tonyt53 Sep 2016 #33

"Perception Managers" want it close enough to steal librechik Sep 2016 #34

Stealing it takes the cooperation of Cyrano Sep 2016 #35

yeah. I know. They are in a pickle! (LOL) librechik Sep 2016 #69

Sadly...I think it is his racism n/t hibbing Sep 2016 #37

Duh Donald is making the same mistake that R-Money did rocktivity Sep 2016 #38

There is a serious, possibly unwelcome answer. ChairmanAgnostic Sep 2016 #40

That may be so but... kentuck Sep 2016 #42

from today's HuffPo ChairmanAgnostic Sep 2016 #51

Because Hillary is brittle as a public figure Cosmocat Sep 2016 #53

I cannot disagree. ChairmanAgnostic Sep 2016 #56

She admitted to being a "lousy" campaigner? Cosmocat Sep 2016 #52

The Difference Is between Live and Online polls Wolf Frankula Sep 2016 #41

In the MSM, Hillary automatically gets the assumption of guilt. cry baby Sep 2016 #44

This could be seen coming from a mile away. kristopher Sep 2016 #54

Yesterday was a good example. All day yesterday was a free infomercial for Trump. n/t pnwmom Sep 2016 #55

Donald stole her thunder... kentuck Sep 2016 #57

Never underestimate the power of the media. world wide wally Sep 2016 #59

It is a continuing battle for justice. kentuck Sep 2016 #63

It's not that hard to see it as a partisan confrontation... HereSince1628 Sep 2016 #60

She should be MFM008 Sep 2016 #61

To pose the question, is to know the answer. sylvanus Sep 2016 #62

That is some right-wing BS, kentuck Sep 2016 #67

This race is not close - here's why: piechartking Sep 2016 #64

GOTV or go TV ? kentuck Sep 2016 #68

most of her supporters are minorities . she is unpopular among white men JI7 Sep 2016 #70

I think white males are 30% of population Zing Zing Zingbah Sep 2016 #80

both the chicken littles and the cocky types are wrong DonCoquixote Sep 2016 #72

Trump will get the typical 40% GreenEyedLefty Sep 2016 #73

A strong narrowing of the lead usually happens by 100 days out Hortensis Sep 2016 #74

Let's not ignore LWolf Sep 2016 #75

M$M is a Scam in the US. Their M.O. is $$$$$$'s. Americans need to wake up and smell the coffee! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2016 #76

per the posted question heaven05 Sep 2016 #78

The GOP are doing exactly what many Dems are doing sellitman Sep 2016 #79

It's simple brooklynboy49 Sep 2016 #82