Who Will Win the Undecided Voters?...an article and poll by Newsvine writer helpmeunderstand1

Staunch Democrats and staunch Republicans rarely change candidates in
mid-election. Although Obama may be showing a substantial lead today, the Country is still split with a large chunk of the population still sitting on the fence.

So, who will be the tie breakers this November? I'm no political analyst, but I think logic points to the infamous Undecided voters. But who are these people, what are they thinking, and how do the politicians influence them?

I've spent a lot of time in vicious arguments between die-hard McCain and die-hard Obama believers that seemingly go nowhere but only tend to deepen the convictions about their respective candidate. In the meantime, I don't know if the Undecideds are watching, reading or listening. Quite frankly, if they are paying attention (and I bet they are) they may be confused, in shock or hiding in their closets as they try to make sense out of the vicious divide in this Country.

As we enter the final weeks of the campaign, a few topics seem to be dominating the opinion polls. For McCain observors, his judgment in selecting Palin, his erratic behavior, and his and Palin's combined negative attacks on Obama seem to be at the top of the list of concerns. As for Obama, it's his elitism, lack of experience and old friends that have voters challenging his presidential bid. And overall, the economy has dominated everything, and will likely be the deciding point for many still trying to make up their minds.

Personally, I would love to hear from some of the Undecideds out there. I'm appealing to do just that through a discussion of this article. I would also ask that those Democrats, Republicans and Independents already committed to a candidate sit back and listen to what the truly Undecided Americans really want to know and what they are feeling.

Then, as calmly and rationally as possible, we, the Decided, can respond. You, the Undecided will probably determine who gets elected this year. So please, please let us hear from you.

--helpmeunderstand1

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