Romney’s problem is he is not getting any traction on the unemployment rate. Every time his campaign talks about it, they should be using the U-6 number which includes people who want a job but have given up looking. He should talk about the “real unemployment” rate which is over 14%, or simply say that “1 out of 7 people who want a job can’t get one”. Everyone knows the economy is tough, but if the Romney campaign keep harping on the unemployment rate “being over 8%” as opposed to the President’s promised of 6%, most people with jobs are going to think things aren’t as bad as they thought.

if you want to talk secession go some place else. The next time that subject comes up you’re gone.

Definitely nervous. The media has really shown itself here recently as an incredible propaganda machine. It’s amazing how coordinated it’s become. However I will say that I live in NC and cautiously wonder why we’re still considered a swing state. I’m telling you – I was just an ingrained in the 2008 election as I am now and it was obvious Obama was going to win NC. And he only ended up winning by 25,000 votes. Now you really only see the Obama signs at houses that had Democrat signs up in 2010. Not a lot. You also only see Obama 2012 bumper stickers next to Obama 2008 bumper stickers, and even then I don’t see many at all. The difference then was the independents. So many independents here were just tired of the GOP, tired of John McCain, disgusted with the choice of Sarah Palin, disappointed in how poorly that campaign was run, and, really, just had the position of, “Let’s give this guy (Obama) a chance.” Independents that I know and talk to regularly support Mitt Romney and will vote for him. They just haven’t seen anything from the President. They’re afraid of what four more years of Obama would look like. I will add that African-American voters in NC are not happy with the President’s support of gay marriage. Amendment One passed overwhelmingly in May (61%-39%) and a large part of that was the A-A vote. One African-American person I know well said, “I go to a black church. We belong to a black conference. We are not happy with the President’s endorsement of gay marriage.”

You said earlier this morning on another diary that Romney was on “a trajectory to lose.” You were doing quite a good Chicken Little imitation. After that, you were all rah-rah, no worries, Romney will win. Which is it for you?

Sorry, but those polar opposite posts make you look a little mobyish. No offense.

Morris’ predictions tend to track with whatever is in his own interest, and that is typically whatever drives ratings and gets him more face time.

I agree with your points. I cringe at some of the stuff the local media puts out there about Romney and Ryan. Some is directly quoted and relevant. Some is directly quoted and taken out of context. Most of it is very opportunistic, obviously, and contributes to these two larger themes the media has going that 1.) Romney can’t make his mind up on anything so how can be trusted to make the big decisions and 2.) Paul Ryan is a liar. But I think the hope (gosh, can I use that word?) behind all of that is that I think so many Americans have put their walls up. I’m not sure how much people are listening anymore. I mean, there is a group of undecideds…4%, 5%?…that will be swayed by this. I think the majority of this 4 or 5% will swing to Obama because if they haven’t made up their minds yet, they are not thinking big picture and will fall for the shallow handy work coming out of the MSM and Obama campaign. But I think that so long as voter turnout for the Dems is as it sounds like it’s going to be – far fewer young people, fewer minorities, lower turnout for the Dems across the board, strong local GOP candidates – R/R can withstand losing some of those folks. I think Republican turnout will be through the roof. Also, Independents should turn out strongly, as well. I think R/R just need to make sure they are giving the MSM and OC nothing – and I mean nothing – to fuel the fire on these two equally shallow themes. R/R – the waiting is the hardest part, guys! Just ride it out and play it safe!

Sorry to disappoint you, but my state, Oklahoma, was the only state to carry McCain in every county. Results were McCain 65.7% to Obama 34.4% (RCP if you wonder where the figures came from) Yep, we are solidly red and remain so. Even most of our Dems are wearin red in the closet. Y’all don’t live in Texas, so I’d toss out my blue boots if I were you. ‘Sides, it’s better red than dead even if it is a slim margin!

Ya know, when some eejit ticks me off, my accent gets really thick.

A moby is an internet term for someone who pretends to be something they are not. In this case, a lefty pretending to be a conservative. One of their favorite tactics is to play the role of the “concern troll.” It is petty and immature, yet it continues.