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Richard Cochrane is trained in chemistry and metallurgy but is far more interested and practiced as a political and fund raising consultant, writer and amateur historian. He grew up in a Navy family and with his two younger brothers carried on its 500+ year tradition of naval service to Great Britain and the USA then enjoyed a career with one of the largest advertising and public relations agencies working with numerous Fortune 500 companies and many of America's premier educational institutions. He maintains friendships and acquaintanceships around the world. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

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McCain Reaches 50% In Polls Now Given 53-46% Chance Of Winning

September 14th, 2008 • Richard Cochrane
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McCain with wide leads in terms of experience, leadership and in the ability to protect the country from terrorist.

Sunday’s Rasmussen poll has John McCain reaching the 50% level of support for the first time. McCain retains a three-point advantage for the third straight day, 50% to 47%

Rasmussen Markets data gives McCain a 52.7 % chance of victory while expectations for Obama are at 46 %. The biggest shift in perceptions since the index has been coined. McCain is viewed favorably by 57% of the nation’s voters while Obama earns positive reviews from 53%.

Only one national poll - the NBC/WSJ poll –  has Obama ahead of McCain and then by 1%. Rasmussen, Gallup, Fox, AP, ABC, CBS, USA/Today all see the opposite by an average of 2.3%. CNN and Newsweek say the race is tied while USA/Today has McCain-Palin leading by 10%.

The “internals” show McCain with wide leads in terms of experience, leadership and in the ability to protect the country from terrorist.

The hitherto hushed discussion of the so-called “bubba vote” those who would never vote for a black for President and blacks who will only vote for another black is surging into everyday conversation.

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