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Published: November 2, 2008
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Voter Guide
Polls and informal surveys alike
show older Americans as divided as
all others on whether the 72-year-old Republican's age should be an
issue this Election Day. Regardless of their position, seniors know the
fact: McCain would be the oldest man to assume the presidency.
"You shouldn't hold it against him but you can't help it," said 78-year-old
Betty Mason, a registered Republican in The Villages who says she
hasn't made up her mind for whom to vote.
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Among those aged 65 and up who participated in another AP-Yahoo Satisfied
News poll taken Sept. 5 to 15, some 21 percent thought "too old"
described McCain very well, within a couple of points of every other age
group, and only one percentage point higher than those aged 18 to 29.
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Posted by ( DeadCenter ) on 11/02/2008 at 08:30 am. Advertise With Us

Heard about a poll yesterday (Gallup or Zoggby sp?) that reported
that 62% of Dems, thats right, Dems, thought the media was skewed
to the left.
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Posted by ( BrianH ) on 11/02/2008 at 09:16 am.

Did you know that supporters of the losing candidate are 88% more
likely to troll message boards?
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Posted by ( DeadCenter ) on 11/02/2008 at 09:40 am.

Brian H...Thats good, but then what are you doing here?
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Posted by ( DeadCenter ) on 11/02/2008 at 09:43 am.

Brian H...Forgot to add...then you must be for Obama too..

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Posted by ( rickclewis ) on 11/02/2008 at 10:00 am.

Palin has executive experience which Obama and Biden lack. Her
morals are high and she's an "Everywoman," a true lady for all
seasons.
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Posted by ( DeadCenter ) on 11/02/2008 at 10:05 am.

rickclewis...totally agree with you...the appeal of "free ice cream" for

everyone is Obama's only message..
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Posted by ( armyvet ) on 11/02/2008 at 10:16 am.

cheese and whine available it demo headquarters wednesday

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Posted by ( MsStPete ) on 11/02/2008 at 10:39 am.

@rickclewis - LOL! Palin is a joke, a disgrace to our country and an

insult to the female gender. "Everywoman"???? Dear God....
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Posted by ( jimjan ) on 11/02/2008 at 10:57 am.

From a post here>>Palin has morals that are high!! How can this be
said when she was just found to be in violation of her state’s
ethics???? And worse is her thinking. How can I support someone that
feels some parts of the country are more 'pro american' than others?
We as a country have had enough of division. We need unity not hate
and more lies. As a life long republican, I have totally had enough. So
you know what I am going to do!
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