Champagne and popcorn

[ciphergoth]

I must buy champagne and popcorn. Champagne, of course, for November 4th, when (barring either a major event between now and then or electoral fraud on a scale I think even the Republicans would find hard to pull off) Barack Obama will be elected the 44th President of the United States.

But popcorn for the upcoming bloody civil war within the GOP! There's plenty to say about this, but this is worth a giggle. Right Wing News emailed more than 240 right-of-center bloggers and asked them to answer questions about the election. 76 blogs responded.

October 27, 2008

1) Who do you think is going to win the election?

A) John McCain: 53% (39)
B) Barack Obama: 47% (34)

2) Do you think Sarah Palin has been a plus or a minus to the ticket?

A) Minus: 9% (7)
B) Plus: 91% (68)

3) How do you feel about Sarah Palin as a candidate?

A) I really like her!: 80% (61)
B) She's so-so.: 12% (9)
C) I'm not a big fan!: 8% (6)

4) The Republican Party did poorly in the 2006 election and even if McCain wins is on track to do poorly again in this year's Congressional races. If you had to choose between these two options, do you think that's because they were...

A) Too conservative: 9% (7)
B) Not conservative enough: 91% (67)

Comments

[babysimon]

I don't understand 2, 3 and 4 together. For 2B and 3A to be such a popular combination means that these bloggers have an awareness that what they like and what the electorate likes can be very different. So why 4A? What's wrong with these people?

[ciphergoth.livejournal.com]

You're misreading, I think - 2B is the "she's a plus" option. They like her, they think the electorate like her, and if only all their candidates could be like her they'd sweep to victory everywhere.

[babysimon]

I totally can't read. Got up too early this morning, not enough caffeine.

So wow, they really are out of touch. OTOH this makes Palin 2012 more likely. Buy popcorn futures now.