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Originally Posted by timmynausea
I'd be shocked if Palin was a real contender.
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I would be too, as I think she lacks what it takes to stay in that position for four years versus a contrasting Romney & a similar but much more skilled politician in Huckabee.
But (relating back to the discussion of her impact earlier),
polling released yesterday shows her as being the most popular of the four current candidates (P + VP) here in Georgia with the best margin of "favorable" vs "unfavorable" of the whole group.
Palin 49 favorable/39 unfavorable (+10%)
Obama 49/40 (+9%)
McCain 48/40 (+8%)
Biden 44/41 (+3%)
For comparison, same poll had McCain/Palin winning today with 50%, Obama/Biden 46%, Barr/Root 1%, Undecided 3%
Same group had figures for
-- Ohio, where Palin's 47/42 rivaled McCain's 48/44, and Obama's 48/43,
-- Florida where she was more popular than McCain 47/41 vs 48/43,
-- Pennsylvania Palin 47/40 vs McCain 48/42
-- Wisconsin Palin 48/43 vs McCain 47/45
Like I said, I don't believe she sticks, but I can see why she's considered a contender at least for the time being.