https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2012/10/25/what-states-obama-wins-ii/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:15:27 -0400<![CDATA[The day before the last presidential debate, I speculated here on what states Obama would win.  That final debate did not change much: Romney solidified his new status as frontrunner and has continued his momentum.  He succeeded in presenting himself as what he in fact is: a plausible, competent candidate, and one, moreover, who has that presidential aura, that indefinable but essential nimbus of authority.  Obama, for his part, gave his petulance free rein. As many commentators noted, he seemed more like the challenger than the incumbent: scrappy, impatient, full of bile and vitriol. Unfortunately, for him, Romney got to summarize the major take-away from that debate: “Attacking me is not an agenda.” With all that in mind, I present my updated list of states I think Obama will win:]]>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:36:16 -0400<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2012/10/25/what-states-obama-wins-ii-n117143