Convention Bounce

National Review Says McCain is Still Gonna Lose

Bart Motes | Posted 10.09.2008 | Politics


Bart Motes

Saw all the polls showing McCain up? Had a big gulp when Gallup showed McCain way up? Relax. Jonah Goldberg helpfully reminds us why McCain is going to lose in the end.

Coming Headlines!

Steven Weber | Posted 10.09.2008 | Politics


Steven Weber

"Barack Obama Becomes One of the Founding Fathers of New Breakaway Country: UPSCSA (United Peaceful Smart Constructive States of America)"

Palin Deflates Obama's Bounce (With Reply to Readers)

Ari Melber | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


Ari Melber

With the announcement of Palin, people were not thinking about Obama anymore. CNN's new poll, like Gallup, shows no bounce for Obama.

Obama's Clinton Bounce in Denver

Ari Melber | Posted 09.27.2008 | Politics


Ari Melber

Hillary's convention speech definitely fell short on detailing a personal case for Obama as the right person for the job. That's the core issue for the remaining voters.

Do Conventions Matter?

John McQuaid | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics


John McQuaid

The faux-drama the media build up around party conventions is unjustified. About the only thing that really matters, in terms of its ability to move votes, is the nominee's acceptance speech.

Seth Colter Walls

McCain Camp: Obama Will Get 15-Point Convention Bounce

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 09.22.2008 | Politics


Playing the expectations game is a time-honored tradition of politicos. When setting expectations for yourself, the idea is to go low -- so that even ...