National Journal's Political Insiders: GOPers Say Obama Likely To Win WH
The National Journal Political Insiders Poll released today indicates that eight of 10 Republicans believe there's a high likelihood that Democrats will win the White House next month. Meanwhile, 67% of GOPers said Barack Obama did more to help himself in the second presidential debate.
Here's a sampling of Republican react to the candidates' debate performances, per Insiders Poll writers by James A. Barnes and Peter Bell:
Barack Obama
"Every time Obama is on the same stage with McCain he looks a little more presidential, a little more prepared for the job. McCain's attack strategy made him look so small at a time when the issues are so big."
"He made no mistakes, shed off McCain's punches, and ran down the clock--bringing him closer to Election Day."
"Neither did well, but a tie is a result that significantly helps Obama. McCain cannot get any traction on why he should be president because he has not effectively countered that he would not be a Bush third term."
"Obama appeared steady and presidential. McCain is too angry and full of contempt."
"He continued to dance and bob and weave artfully. No specifics that cannot later be abandoned."
"McCain needed a game-changing performance, and didn't get it."
John McCain
"Neither had a particularly strong night, but at least McCain had a proposal on the mortgage crisis that he can talk about."
"He kept Obama on the defensive--emphasized Obama's youth and inexperience."
"Drew a clear picture of how dangerous an Obama administration would be on the economy."
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