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To: Dale Baker who wrote (91878)	10/25/2008 3:20:58 PM
From: Dale Baker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541735

This clip from the Newsweek poll article covers crucial favorable/unfavorable changes: "But in general, the poll suggests the McCain campaign has failed to negatively define Obama in the way that it might have wished. A large majority of voters in the survey, 62 percent, now say they have a favorable view of Obama, versus 32 percent who have an unfavorable view. That's actually a small improvement, within the margin of error, for Obama over two weeks ago, when his favorable/unfavorable ratio was 60/36. By contrast, 50 percent of voters now say they have a favorable view of McCain, while 44 percent say they have an unfavorable view--a result that is basically unchanged from two weeks ago, when 51 percent had a favorable view of the Republican candidate and 45 had an unfavorable view. Despite repeated attempts by the McCain campaign to raise fears about the specter of one-party Democratic rule in Washington, only 34 percent of voters say they think Obama is too liberal, while a majority, 56 percent, say they think Obama's views on major issues are "about right."

To: Dale Baker who wrote (91878)	10/25/2008 5:29:26 PM
From: biotech_bull	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541735

Has anyone here ever shown up for an inauguration? Can you stand close enough to hear what's going on? What a great idea! Probably the first thing to think about on Nov 4 when the outcome is confirmed.

To: Dale Baker who wrote (91878)	10/25/2008 5:40:58 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541735

What a great idea. I wish we could go, but I wouldn't want my kids to miss school, and my daughter could not miss college.

To: Dale Baker who wrote (91878)	10/25/2008 5:51:53 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541735

Can you stand close enough to hear what's going on? The more critical question is whether you have enough layers of down to wear. Think Arcticwear. Remember, you'll be out there a long time.

To: Dale Baker who wrote (91878)	10/25/2008 6:02:12 PM
From: Rambi	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541735

We were invited to a couple of CLinton's first inaugural balls, don't remember which ones, by a good friend who had been active in the campaign. The kids were still young, and really, the whole idea intimidated me, not having a Neiman's gown to wear. Also, I am disgustingly honest, and had anyone asked, I would have had to admit I voted Rep.