(CNN) – More Americans believe Sen. Barack Obama is better suited to handle the No. 1 issue on voters' minds - the country's economic woes – than his likely rival in the fall election, Sen. John McCain.
In what could be a warning sign for the Republican presumptive presidential nominee, a new poll released by CNN and the Opinion Research Corporation found that 50 percent of registered voters nationwide say the Illinois senator would best handle the economy, while only 44 percent said the same for McCain.
The news could be particularly troublesome for McCain given voters nationwide have consistently ranked the economy as the most important issue currently facing the country. In a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released last week, 42 percent of registered voters named the ailing economy as their most pressing concern, almost twice the amount that named Iraq - the second most important issue. In the same poll, nearly 80 percent of Americans said the country's economic conditions were in poor shape.
WATCH how the candidates are talking about the economy
CNN Polling Director Keating Holland notes that Obama's edge over McCain on the economy is even higher among voters most concerned with the issue.
"Voters who say the economy is the country's number-one problem say that Obama would do a better job than McCain on the economy by a 57 percent to 39 percent margin," Holland said.
The new poll doesn't offer McCain all bad news however. A majority of voters say the Arizona Republican is better suited than Obama to handle foreign policy issues. McCain repeatedly touts his foreign policy credentials on the campaign trail and 54 percent of voters aid he is best suited to handle such matters. Forty-three percent gave the nod to Obama when it came to foreign policy.
But overall, voters said Obama tends to agree with them more so than McCain on the issues that matter most - 56 percent said Obama is in agreement with them on the most vital issues compared to 50 percent who said the same for McCain.
Meanwhile, both candidates score high marks when it comes to leadership qualities - 66 percent said McCain has the necessary leadership qualities needed to be president while 63 percent said the same for Obama.
In what appears to be a draw for both candidates, the poll also shows voters are evenly split on whether leadership skills or the candidates' stances on the issues is most important in deciding their vote. (47 percent say leadership qualities is most important while 46 percent say their stance on the issues is.)
Holland notes Obama has the clear edge among voters most concerned with issues while McCain does nearly as well with those most looking for leadership qualities.
"Voters who say that issues are more important than the candidates' personal qualities are going for Obama by a 58 percent to 37 percent margin," he said. "But McCain has a 53 percent -41 percent edge among voters who sya that personal qualities are more important than the candidates' stands on the issues."
The poll comes as both candidates have increasingly made efforts to appeal to voters most threatened by the economic woes. Obama kicked off a two-week campaign tour Monday that focuses on the economy and takes him through several battleground states that will be up for grabs in November. He's specifically targeting white working class voters, a demographic that repeatedly supported Hillary Clinton in the primaries.
John McCain is also aggressively targeting those voters this week, and is attempting to paint Obama as a typical Democrat who wants to raise taxes and regulate government.
"On tax policy, health-care reform, trade, government spending and a long list of other issues, we offer very different choices to the American people," he said earlier this week.
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Duh. McCain is a war monger.
What do you expect...McCain already said himself that he doesn't know much about the economy. Exaclty what we need in a struggling economy right...someone who knows how to fight and nothing else.
Here is the basic problem with the Republican stance on the economy.
They have historically claimed to be the party of "less taxes and smaller government." However the track record is more of "less taxes, same size government" which leads to deficit and debt and has put us in the situation we are now in. Trillions in debt and getting worse every day. We spend a huge portion of our taxes servicing the debt we owe to other nations...lets end this cycle and get an intelligent, and fiscally responsible (and realistic) democrat in office.
Obama 08
OBAMA HAS THE EDGE ON MCCAIN ON EVERY THING. MCCAIN ISNT BRIGHT AT ALL.
Does McCrazy know how to spell ECONOMY????!!!!
The following comment begs the question, what are they to start with? Inhuman?
"Considering there are so many issues - legitimate issues - that you can use on Barack Obama, to attack his wife to me is sheer utter stupidy of the highest level," Stephen Marks, a Republican strategist, said. "Mr. Obama is going to come to his wife's defense and IT"S GOING TO HUMANIZE BOTH OF THEM."
Guess what guys??? Now we can gamble!! (rolling the dice).......LOL!!! Na'h, na'h I'm just playing guys! LOL!!
Well, since the polls are never wrong, I guess we don't need the election. But, if it's o.k. with the Obamies, I'd like to go ahead and have it anyway. If it's o.k.
Obama doesn't know about the economy, the military, Washington Politics, the love of our country and the democratic base.
Buyer's remorse?
This man has no clue what's going on. Wow
If we lose the war against the Islamic Jihadist we don't have to worry about the economy. There will be no economy to worry about. We will be more concerned about how we survive as a Christian Nation than where our next meal is coming from.
No Surrender means McCain not Obama as our commander in chief.
Semper Fi
do I need to say anything more – NOPE.
YES WE CAN!!! AND WE WILL!!!
OBAMA 08/12!!
That is only because Republicans don't play with these non-sense polls. McCain will be victorious come election day.
McCain 2008!
If becoming even more heavily taxed and more entitlement programs are the solution for the economy, then Obama's your man.
McCain is just too old. And I agree...Obama has the edge over h im on everything (except fighting a war). And we hope to be done fighting wars!
I REPEAT! Why is Obama afraid to use his FULL NAME? Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, Dwight David Eisenhower,John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Lyndon Baines Johnson,
Richard Milhous Nixon, Gerald Rudolph Ford, James Earl Carter,
Ronald Wilson Reagan,George Herbert Walker Bush, William Jefferson, and George Walker Bush were not afraid to use their full names. WHY IS OBAMA AFRAID TO USE HIS FULL NAME??? Hmmm
president obama/ vice president hillary clinton
I have never believed in "Trickle-Down" economics as implemented by the GOP over the years. And after almost 30 years neither do most economists. They say it fails because of pure and simple greed.
I have a different view on it. Trickle-Down says giving tax breaks to the wealthy, those who own and create the small businesses that drive our economy, stimulates job growth. Okay, let's accept that as fact for the sake of argument.
So why do they give the tax breaks to the individuals, and not the actual businesses? These individuals file their businesses separately and pay themselves from the businesses. The main stream answer is that their are individuals without small business who need start up cash to actually start a business.
The problem is that these tax cuts are simply too small to provide real startup money. So they invest it in stocks, take a vacation, etc. The result is anything but starting up new businesses.
Obamanots, close your ears, or leave them open as you can't hear or understand what I'm about to say anyway.
For everyone else who understands the way in which the failed leadership of the undemocratic Democratic Party has abused its power in an effort to keep it by selecting this unknown, inexperienced and unqualified false nominee, who has also begun to abuse his power in an effort to keep it:
Not to fear. These polls show popular vote and often deal exclusively with single issues (like the one in this story).
Fact is, only the poll in November matters, and that process will tally only the electoral votes. There are a number of traditional and so-called "new map" states that true Democrats are targetting to ensure that Barack Obama and his enablers fail to win the electoral votes they need to keep power over the DNC and the Democratic Party.
We're taking it back.
Count on it.
One of the 18 million.
Puma Democrat
blog.pumapac.org
Just wait until November! The polls will be in the double-digits in Obama's favor! The Republicans say they want 'change' but haven't a clue on initiating it. This is (and will continue to be) indicated by how McCain runs his campaign – same old dirty tricks and nasty, irrelevant attacks that have nothing to do with the issues Americans are concerned about. Such negativity will backfire on the Republicans. Not just McCain but all over the spectrum.
Why are almost all of the blogs pro-Obama?
When McCain and Obama are running close in the polling?
Obama knows nothing at all! He says "change-change" but change what?
Bring in Romney for VP and let him handle the economy.
McBush might as well fold his tents and depart now.... he can't win on the "economy" issue
Putting McCain if office would be the equivalent of leaving Bush in for another 4 years. A lot of good that did to the US in the last eight!
Not surprising since McCain himself said he doesn't understand the economy.
McCain, what do you think about economy?
Answer: War.
McCain, what do you think about the sky-rocketing prices of food, etc.?
Answer: War.
McCain, what do you think about the families who are losing their homes?
Answer: War.
McCain, what do you really think about our the war and our troops?
Answer: Not too important.
Go Obama '08
McCain said he "does not want to redistribute the wealth in this country". Tell me what Republican wants to stop giving tax breaks to the rich? Republican governments benefit the top 1/10th of 1% of the population. While average working people like myself must hold on for dear life and hope things don't get worse.
McCain is fine with setting up 58 permanent bases in Iraq, but doesn't want to cut tax breaks to corporations or the rich! Nice!
Seriously, who wants another President who has no clue about the economy? The next President absolutely has to have some business sense in their own right and cannot completely rely on their VP, especially since the President is "the Decider!" We can't have another one who makes completely bad decisions on the economy.
GObama '08!
Funny. When the polls showed Clinton with a bigger lead over McCain than Obama, Clinton supporters called the polls "imperical evidence." Now tht they show Obama leading McCain, Clinton supporters call them meaningless junk!
I just can't bring myself to vote for McCain.
I'm a conservative, and I've always voted Republican – but McCain is not a true conservative.
I'm voting for the best person for the job -Bob Barr.
The Republican party has made a mess of things in Washington, it's time to send a real conservative there.
Vote Barr in '08!
Bull. Next I suppose they will say people are throwing themselves down so he can walk on them to get to the water he is walking on.
Obama has an edge on the economy? That is why there are so many poor people in this country.
Listen to the Obamaphiles out today. Nothing like spreading hate on the Internet. So much for hope and unity. Go drink some more of BHO's kool-aid.
Hopefuly, the american people is smart enough to don't fall in the same trap... and McAttack would be a replay of Bush ,but older !!!
OBAMA 2008-2016 !!!
Do not firget that this does not include Hillary Supporters.
As soon as they get in the poll, Sen. Obama will be history. Only Sen. Hillary will save him by join ticket.
CNN...why do you refuse to post any intelligent comment and only post inflamatory ones? You become news by selectively choosing on which news to report.
Post this and my previous message at 12:20.
I went to Obama's Fight The Smears website.
Most of the stuff on there, I quite frankly could not care less about. Those are gossip rumors that I did not believe in the first place...other that segments of his book, which do leave quite a few questions.
The big question, Tony Rezko...remains unaswered.
CNN VET the candidates. Did Obama know that the heat was shut off in one of Rezko's buildings during the winter of 1997? Did Obama's state senate office investigate ANY of the complaints about Rezko buildings in his district? Did Obama know the City of Chicago sued Rezko twice to turn the heat back on? If Obama knew this in 1997, why on earth did he write letters supporting yet another Rezko building in 1998?
Did Obama know there were over 100 articles about the Feds investigated Rezko? If so, why did he ask him to be on his Senate Campaign Finance Committe?
Did Obama know Rezko contributions to Obama were 4th on the overall campaign donations from Rezko? Did Obama know the charities he worked on in the law firm were in partnership with Rezko.
VET the candidates! Don't be so in love with them you don't do your jobs.
Obama and the Economy, I have not heard one Viable sulution from him, WHY?? Because he has no exspierence and idea what to do!
All McCain seems to know about is his own wartime experience....He knows he cannot compete on a national level with Obama, this is why he will continue to press for town hall meetings..He cannot and will not generate the excitement that Senator Obama has. The ecomomy is big and with McCain wanting to continue spending Billions of $$ overseas he wil continue to slide in the polls. What American is concerned about the war if he has no house to live in, no food to eat or feed his family. Just my opinion...We need to take care of home first and if not he needs to really provide overwhelming proof that we need to continue to be over there for our own safety and security.
How do I sign up for the Anti Obama Movement ? I'm in.
I'd vote for my neighbors 12 year old before I'd vote for him.
Exactly, "Z". This is a CNN poll...c'mon.
Go McCain!
can't wait for the debates, which will demonstrate how dumb and out of touch McSame is.
OBAMA does know nothing about the love of our country. thats the difference !!!
Rob from NC
Go McCain!!!! you're the man
Duh! mcwar admitted in his own words he knows very little about the economy. He could also care less about it. He would be most comfortable if we continued at war.
hey al – mcwar knows even less. Remember his gas tax holiday, or bomb, bomb, bomb Iran, 100 yrs war....do I need to continue?
Tim in SF June 12th, 2008 12:24 pm ET
If becoming even more heavily taxed and more entitlement programs are the solution for the economy, then Obama's your man.
Well Tim, you must make over 250,000 dollars a year because those people are the only ones getting their taxes raised under Obama's plan.
He's cutting taxes for middle and lower income brackets to stimulate the economy.
Have fun with your extreme salary, I sure don't make that much money so all the more congratulations to you.
re: Tim in SF June 12th, 2008 12:24 pm ET
If becoming even more heavily taxed and more entitlement programs are the solution for the economy, then Obama's your man.
I'd like to see where you got your sources. Certainly not from barackobama.com
Unless, by more heavily taxed, you mean for the upper 25% of the wealthy. And by more entitlements, you meant less entitlements for Blackwater, Halliburton and Exxon.
It is actually pretty simple:
Obama=Socialism
McCain=Capitalism
McCain/Romney in 2008!!!!
The edge? That's an understatement. McCain will have his head handed to him in Nov. He is the most unelectable presidential candidate in recent history.
Yes, it seems that this country gets more illogical everyday. People are calling Obama the candiate of change, I hope he changes his habits of nao voting in congress and start changing his no position on any topic of importance to fix this country other than Bush is leading this country in thr wrong path. The hype on Obama is as logical as the fact that thousands of people are dying in Africa every day, murdered, and no news agency has realy done any coverage realy showing the world what is happening. Instead we cover people on TV saying to forget about Hillary Clinton that she is yesterday news when she repressented half of a democratic party's voters. Good democracy and good jornalism going on, good for the country.
Under Obama regulations will be implemented in the credit and oil (energy) markets to limit superpowers from manipulation and taking advantage of the average person. Anybody who does a little bit of research can see that it was Cheney and the Bush administration that enacted policies to allow these markets to be manipulated. This didn't happen when the democrats took over Congress, it happened years prior when the Repulicans contolled the Congress and White House. That is why we are in this economic crisis. The superpowers are allowed to manipulate the markets with little or no regulation. The superpowers who are the ones cashing in. And guess who these superpowers support politically? I'll give you a hint: it 's NOT Democrats.
MCCAIN has already sid he doesn't know much about the economy, and "IT WASNT IMPORTANT WHEN THE TROOPS COME HOME", this guy is a loser, someone please!!! LEt him go home already!!
TEXAS DEM!!!
I agree with Mrs. Obama. It's been impossible to be proud of my country in recent years, given our "leadership." The thought of having Barack Obama as our new president, however, gives me an unimaginable feeling of hope and pride for the first time in a very long time.
God help us all!!
Republicans who don't like their choices can always vote for Mr. Bob Barr. His policies are a break from the Bush/McCain policies and he definitely more electable than McCain.
Go Mr. Barr!!!
OBAMA WILL WIN BY DEFAULT--THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO HAVE AN ELECTION IN NOVEMBER--THEY SPENT IT ALL IN IRAQ..
The Republicans under George W. Bush administration screwed up this economy, now how is Republican John McCain who knows nothing about economics going to fix this mess, it doesn't make sense. Additionally, why is John McCain still talking about success in Iraq when bin Laden who masterminded 9-11 that caused the dealth of 3,000 plus Americans and the Iraq war has caused approx. 5,000 U.S. soldiers deaths, and he hasn't been captured. The math and McCain's talk of success don't add up: 3,000 plus 5,000 = 8,000 American lives. MCCAIN'S ARGUMENT AS TO WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR HIM ARE JUST PLAIN OUTRAGEOUS.
even my fellow Americans aren't ignorant enough to elect a flip-flopping old hothead like McCain!! My car keys would make a better president...c'mon, people, think for a second...
McCain 08, Hillary 12????
To all those who followed Hillary:
This is what you want, to vote for a candidate whom Hillary critized so much, Hillary compared McCain with Bush and argued (in my opinion, correctly) that the same policies that are crushing America will remain if McCain were to be president. I don't understand your logic. She had a tremendous battle for the democrat's nomination, she stood strong, but Obama won. She gave her full support to Obama. She made it clear that that her and Obama share many characteristics. McCain Democrat???, Former Hillary now McCain??? Hillary stands for everything that is against McCain, against the Republican party, and you "former" followers now think that McCain is the right vote. Give me a break. I am a Democrat, and throughout the primaries I had mixed feelings on who to support. It is time to reunite the party, it is time to take the country from the big corporations and stop relieving them from taxes and continue giving our vets college money. For McCain, "that is being to generous". I fully support Obama because he will reunite our country.
Obama 2008
If there is no new news on the war or no attacks Obama will sail the presidency. McCain will be the Giuliani on the general election.
A noun, verb and 9/11.
Except McCain is war,wars and more wars. His message is promising for the fall more wars and less jobs.
My pet turtle knows more than McCain about the economy.
To me, this the problem with America! People in this country care more about other countries problems then our own issues. By me being in the MBA program, I understand that we need these countries to be productive to suit our financial needs, but being a human being living in this country , I find that we must take care of our own people first! That's why I am for Barack Obama!!!!!!!
McSame – "Better foreign policy" Really? I guess that means somebody who would keep us in Iraq for 100 years and start a war with Iran. That is a BAD foreign policy.
Wake Up America. McCain is 4 more years of Bush-Cheney policies. More War, Bad Economy, More Debt, Less and More Expensive Health Care...
I cannot support McCain. I am a die-hard Republican however Bush has ruined that image for me. I support Senator Obama 100% and I will be voting for him in November. If he wins, so be it. I will judge him for 4 years and see if he is again worthy of my Republican vote.
Republican(s) For Obama '08
Let's see; Obama 2 years in the US Senate, some years in local Chicago and state politics, and he delivers wonderful speeches that are written for him. Oh, and Hollywood likes him! Give me a break! Obama would be another Jimmy Carter- a TOTAL disaster as President. This election will be like 1984- a total landslide victory for McCain!
I'm surprised CNN hasn't talked about his track record for women's rights...oh right he has NONE. And how he wants to undo row vs wade!
I'm just surprised that Obama's lead isn't bigger when one takes into consideration that McCain ADMITS that he doesn't understand the economy.
The whole "I'm a conservative and you're a tax-and-spend liberal" thing doesn't fly anymore. REAL fiscal conservatives don't identify with today's Republican party anymore....They have proven to be more fiscally liberal than Democrats! At least today's Democrats have plans to pay for much needed federal initiatives.
It all about Barrck, our next president,there is no need to discuss Mccain or George Bush.
The McCain straight crap express will soon run out of gas.
I find it funny to those who claim Obama is going to tax and spend, tax and spend, "he's big goverment," etc. George Bush has been the biggest culprit for big government since the New Deal Era. We're paying billions of dollars for an unnecessary war when we could be using that money to help our own struggling citizens. If personal responsibility is so coveted, then why don't we let Iraq take responsibility for themselves? Why did we go in the first place? Why couldn't Iraq have had a revolution like we did back in the 1700's?
Bottom line is that Obama is going to tax, and so is McBush - it comes down to who gets taxed. Obama: the wealthy will deal with more taxes; McBush: Your everyday Joe will continue to bear the brunt of the tax system. Please wake up, America...your country needs you.
40 percent of the people polled can not be serious about believing McCain will be good for the economy?! Without help from his wife and a couple of shady deals to finance his campaign he would have tanked a long time ago. But, I guess people are more afraid of change than they are encouraged to move America up to the next level.
If only these folks could see all the other countries waiting to take us out (and I don't mean war).
This man has already said it doesn't really matter how long Americans stay in iraq and if he thinks that has nothing to do with the economy than he was better of before he had something intelligent to say....
McBush is clueless like his predecessor on a broad range of issues!
McCains strong point–foreign policy....Obama's strong point-everything else....McCain will keep the tax cuts in place for the wealthy...and plans to make them permanent. We see how well that has worked for us thus far......as I pumped $4 gas into my tank yesterday...I am a single mother who makes a decent amount of money yet my paycheck is not stretching as far as it should.
Forget the polls, forget the spouses..forget all the smoke screens. Who has the best policies? We can bicker back and forth on here for months....which we will but at the end of the day who is really going to make some positive and effective changes to the way this country is ran. More of the same or change?
Also it is only June......the campaign is only beginning and there hasn't been any VP selections yet. Once that is done we can really start the fussing and fighing.
That's not surprising. McCain don't have a clue about anything! Not even his foreign policy experience. Just look at Iraq. The Iraqis are doing the same thing to Iran as Obama suggested, 'TALKING TO THEM."
Obama '08
What Americans need to do is to cut down on spending money on luxury items. Concentrate on everyday necessities –like food, mortgage, gasoline and utility bills and medical insurance. Majority of Americans have no clue on economics anyways. They take out equities of their homes to buy expensive cars, vacations and other materials things instead of saving money for the "rainy days".
Good news, but I don't have much confidence in polls. We need to continue to be deligent in our efforts and make sure our candidate is successful.
DEMOCRATS UNITE!
in all honesty though, my dog has an edge on McCain when it comes to the economy.
Obama will fix the economy. Raising taxes will balance everything. Obamas plan has the largest increase in taxes in US history, and its across the board.
I would prefer a raise in taxes to trillions of dollars of debt, rising unemployment, unchecked inflation, an a further 100 years of war.
Hey "Al" and others like him. Do us a huge favor and go read Obama's website. Check his voting record in the Senate. Find out what comittees he's serving on. Find out what he's done. I think you'll be surprised about what he knows and what he plans.
YES WE CANNOT!!!!!
Obama wants to:
*raise taxes
* increase government spending on worthless programs
*impose tax penalties on big and small businesses.
If that's the advantage you socialists want, be careful what you ask for.
If you think Obamas going to pull the troops out, keep dreaming. He knows what a mistake that would be that's why he is not discussing a withdrawl anymore.
Obama will say what ever it takes to get elected, so keep drinking your koolaid
Senator McCain, Your getting valuable advance information, please act quickly to prevent BO from winning.
I think it just underscores the necessity for Obama to select a VP with sterling foreign policy credentials. And, no, that is not Hillary Clinton. It would point more to a Biden, Richardson or Clark type of candidate. Once he brings someone like that onto the ticket, I think it diminishes that charge by the McCain campaign.
Obama does not need Hillary with a lead like this with five months to go. But he needs her supporters to turn this into a rout and a mandate for change. Tread carefully Obama supporters. We all need to play nice and stay on the issues and away from personalities.
With regards to Attacking Michelle Obama – you truly must be a coward to attack a man's wife and family!
With regards to attacking Barack – if you don't have facts to back your lies, slander, or distortions then posting them only makes you sound to truly IGNORANT!
An independent non-partisan group just release a report that shows McCain's tax plan favors the rich & wealthy...
The choice is yours!
New poll on American electorate shows majority are ignorant...
Our good Republican friends lash out at Obama as a "tax-and-spend liberal." As if it's a crime to pay as we go. After seven and a half years of "borrow-and-spend conservatives," who have pushed us into a war that our grandchildren's generation will still be paying for, Barack Obama is a change I would gladly vote for.
After 7 1/2 years of economic disaster plus the unwarrented war in Iraq why would any sane person still think about voting Republican? These criminals got you into this mess: the endless war, the housing debacle, gas prices, food prices, and don't forget Katrina. Oh, yeah, I forgot Republicans don't read the paper (starting with the Pres): they only listen to Fox blather. OK, then, remember Rupert Murdoch himself said one benefit of invading Iraq will be oil at $20! How often do they have to be wrong before you conclude that they either had criminal intent or are just plain stupid?
Obama has to know about the economy because he is planning to give us all a 50 BILLION dollar tax break.
Sounds great except he never actually tells you where he is going to get the 50 BILLION dollars to give to us.
I guess the US treasury has 50 BILLION dollars lying around that we don't know about.
Clueless.
No surprise – Bush tax cuts for the wealthy and proposed tax cuts for big oil comapnies have not made our economy stronger so far!
I am specifically impressed with Obama's call for Green collar jobs. Jobs for Americans to improve the enviornment, decrease dependecy on foreign oil and cannot be outsourced. Who would've thought?
Let me remind you that The programs Obama and Hillary and other democrats stand for are helping Americans in OUR country. Healthcare for so many children in this country and better education, providing benefits for those who have served our country. They come back and cannot afford their mortgage payments or get a decent education. We owe them that!
Think about it!
Obama 08
Obama will 'fix' everything alright. He will just raise taxes.
He does not have a clue about economics, terrorism, or the world situation.
Let's see what does McCain knows?
1) Let's stay in Iraq 100 years.
2) Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran.
3) It's not important to bring our troops home from Iraq.
4) He will veto Beer. Cindy McCain beware
Oh Now I remember! HE DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT THE ECONOMY EITHER.
The only one that had a clue about the economy is gone...Hillary.
CNN, keep doing you advertising for Obama CNN. It will not win him the election in November.
GO MCCAIN 08 GO HILLARY 12
Remember-Nov. is a LONG way down the road-4 months is an eternity in Politics-"polls are a snapshot in time"-this is what many Obamabots say when he's behind-
Obama will be stopped-the truth about him will surface-the truth is like cream-it ALWAYS rises to the top.
Obama will be defeated in Nov.
C'mon now – let's all vote for Obama so we can all feel good. He's gonna bring about change! In fact, that's all I'll have left in my pocket when that socialist is done – a little change.
AL
THE PEOPLE IN WASHINGTON DO NOT KNOW WHAT GOING ON.
WITH OBAMA WHO IS WELL EDUCATED TRUSTWORTHY AND A TRUE AMERICAN WHO IS SMART ENOUGH TO SURROUND HIMSELF WITH THE BEST PEOPLE ie.....BEST RAN CAMPAIGN IN HISTORY. THE OUTLOOK LOOKS GREAT.
OBAMA 08
Obamanots, close your ears, or leave them open as you can't hear or understand what I'm about to say anyway.
For everyone else who understands the way in which the failed leadership of the undemocratic Democratic Party has abused its power in an effort to keep it by selecting this unknown, inexperienced and unqualified false nominee, who has also begun to abuse his power in an effort to keep it:
Not to fear. These polls show popular vote and often deal exclusively with single issues (like the one in this story).
Fact is, only the poll in November matters, and that process will tally only the electoral votes. There are a number of traditional and so-called "new map" states that true Democrats are targetting to ensure that Barack Obama and his enablers fail to win the electoral votes they need to keep power over the DNC and the Democratic Party.
We're taking it back.
Count on it.
One of the 18 million
blog.pumapac.org
al.......he DOES know how to beat out every other candidate who started. Obama speaks for the Majority of the American people. I just discovered Ronald Reagan had less government experiance than Obama when he was elected President.
What polls?
They poll 921 people and this is what they come up with. Bet all these where from New York.
What can Obama do? he doesn't have the experience to so anything. As many IOU's he's giving out he's not going to do crap. He's just a puppet.
We all heard the same thing when Kerry ran against Bush and look who won......
McCain "08
McCain is correct. There is a huge difference in the policies and it should be an easy choice for anyone who is paying attention to policy.
McCain supports torture, "bomb, bomb, bomb" Iran, tax breaks for the wealthy, borrow and spend policies, and his idea of health-care reform is to give tax breaks to people who can afford to put thousands of dollars into Health Savings Accounts. If you can afford to do that, you can afford to buy health insurance!
He doesn't support veteran's benefits, women's right to make their own personal decisions, health care for children (voted against S-CHIP), voted against protecting children from unsafe medications, opposed Head Start funding, and his record on the environment is one of the worst in the Senate.
Senator, get a clue: oil is being depleted and we cannot drill our way out of the problem. Even if we destroy every pristine area in the country, we will still run out of oil. The sooner we invest in renewable energy, the better off we will be.
Obama actually understands economics, cares about our children and their future.
Historically, just what kind of impact can a president have on the economy? Can government policy encourage free market economies? Were the glory days of the Clinton administration a result of his 8 years in office or a result of integral events of the past?
Just to set the record straight... OBAMA IS BETTER ON FORIEGN POLICY TOO!! His foriegn policy will make this country safer. If we elect McBush, McShame, or even McBillary, we will likely have another terrorist attack. Please remember, they dont hate Americans..... they hate George Bush, Dick Cheyney, and McBush too!!! That didn't give them a right to murder 2000+ americans on 9/11 so Obama says that he will even go into pakistan to get bin laden if he has to. George W. doesnt even take this hard of a stance.... but that is only because George and McBush are not concerned with Bin Laden, and they never were!! REPUBLICANS AND MCBILLARY DONT LOVE AMERICA.... THEY LOVE POWER!!! Obama has the best vision for our foriegn policy and should be listen to and trusted on this!!
Obama/Huckabee 08
>>>>>>>>>>>^
>>>>>>>>>>>^ anybody but McBillary!!!! LOL
Look at Obama's voting record in Illinois. If you want someone who sits on the fence and abstains on 85% of the voting issues, then Obama is your man. He will never take a stand or make a decision on anything because he never intends to offend anyone so that 'everyone' will vote for him in his next campaign.
cnn, all these polls are tainted, like the one you put up today, Can you do without a car" what stupid question, can any of you
GO OBAMA -
OBAMA MAMA '08!!
Glenn Beck recently said it best:
Most people have no idea what happens when they overspend. And even if they do, they're not willing to take responsibility for their own actions.
"How can this be?" they demand. "I was guaranteed the American dream! I was told to buy as much house as a bank would let me, and then take out another loan to make the house even bigger. I was told to buy big televisions and luxury cars and to take great vacations and drink great wine."
It all went according to plan until real life intervened. And now, something worse is intervening [again]: our government . . . Perfect. Just what we need: free money for those who got into trouble by spending money freely.
Wake up and smell the coffee - and make that Folger's, not Starbucks!
DUH..........McCain says that people are better off now than before...........he wants to keep the "SHRUB" tax cuts...I am not wealthy how does that benefit me??????? and millions of others......
Duh! What are the 44% who think McCain's suited to handle the economy thinking? Here's a guy who agrees with everything about Bush's economic policy. He also admits that the economy is not his strong suit... Do you know how difficult it is for a politician to admit that unless he's hopelessly clueless about the economy?
McCain's strong suit is WAR... And I'm sure he's licking his chops about the prospect of bombing Iran...
Yeah, go ahead and support McCain so that China emerges as the world superpower while we waste trillions of Dollars on senseless middle eastern wars.
John McCain is an older, limper version of Bob Dole. He's done.
It's really sad the people in the blogs rob themselves of credibility by useless name-calling.
It's hard to have intelligent, meaningful discussion with anyone who arbitrarily insults a candidate just because they don't agree with them.
Yes, we all know how easy it is to attach an insult to McCain's last name. We also know how easy it is to change Obama's name to Osama, but you don't see any here doing that.
You people who arbitrarily insult McCain do so at the expense of the unity that Obama espouses. Each time I hear McCain's name changed to be an insult causes me to lose more respect for those who support Obama and increases the divisiveness prevalent in our society.
SO STOP IT ALREADY!
I wouldn't say McCain would have his head handed to him. Kerry came out with a 14 point lead after he wrapped the nomination and we all know that outcome. Obama doesn't even have that big of a lead like Kerry did. I think VP's in this election are going to play a major role.
Let's not forget that 7 months ago Wall Street guru's predicted that a Democrat would win the race because the economy was so messed up?
No wonder ignorant people still believe the GOP or DEMS will actually be able to change things. The power brokers have learned much better than us who to place their money on in the general election. Fact is–will this represent the best intersts of Americans–or the best interests of the business elite in power?
Frankly...I'd rather have a candidate who can say "no" to both questions.!!!
Bob Barr, Libertarian 2008...his only alliance and commitment is to the constituition, bill of rights, and laws of the land. Otherwise–rich buttheads–fall to the back of the line!!!
I bet he can use a computer too.
And are half of you reading the same article I am? Suc h as "al"? There's no buyer's remorse here....if anything I'm happier with these two than I was four years ago with Bush vs Kerry where I didn't even want to vote.
Well if mcbush gets elected as president, im moving to canada! He has already stated hes not familiar with economic policys and that should be a HUGE warning sign for any one voting for mcbush. I really dont think hes going to win, hes losing on the economy and Iraq issues. I am all for Obama and hopefully those that are pulling for mcbush gets there head out of there rear and realize that it would just be another 4yrs of bush policy AND I really dont think this country has another 4yrs to put up with bush's economy plans.
I'm so sick of some HRC supporters apologizing for not voting for Obama, even though Hillary implored them to.
DON"T apologize for being a disgruntled, bitter, overly sensitive, narrow-minded fool. Look at McCain's record on women's rights before you do something stupid like throw away your vote. Also, Obama is not to blame for Hillary's LOSS and you should each should be ashamed of yourselves if you blame Obama and the DNC for the way she was treated. Obama was nothing but courteous, respectful and deferential to HRC. If the roles were reversed and it was Hillary who was leading Obama in every category but still needed superdelegates, the DNC would have supported her too.
Frankly, Hillary didn't deserve for Obama to be so cordial toward her. She did EVERYTHING she could to ruin his chances in November, even when it was IMPOSSIBLE for her to win.
I love how McCain is such an after thought. Everything is what Obama thinks, where Obama is in the polls, which voters Obama needs to do better with.
LOL!
Obama '08!
One more thing, as a small business owner I don't want to pay anymore taxes because I'm already paying a lot!
Odd...Uncle Sam above has a good point, left wingest CNN, why are you only posting blogs that are pro-Obama !!??
I said recently to my own daughter who has a crush on the Rock Star
"How do you think you and your children will like a life style that exists in Cuba and Mexico?”
Then I told her to Google Socialism and Marxism.
The Very Radical Left wing of the Democratic Party is a very dangerous place when it comes to our economy-it is the exact opposite of what he need right now if things are going to get turned around.
How could we be more taxed than we are now? The (stupid) war is taxing our families and killing our children. The high price of gasoline, also a price of this stupid war, is taxing what little is left in our wallets. The tax cuts for the wealthy, which weren't paid for, are taxing our children who will have to pay back the money borrowed to pay for the giveaway. No child left behind is taxing our school systems and robbing our children of the ability to think critically, rather that rote memorization. The failure of this administration to acknowledge and deal with global warming is causing catastrophic weather events that are taxing our national guard, our nation's infrastructure, our citizens, our economy, our health and our insurance system.
I hardly think that Obama could tax our society any worse than McBush could.
So, Obama has the edge on the economy 50/44.
But, McCain has the edge on foreign policy 54/43.
So really, if CNN wasn't obviously in the tank for Obama, the headline could have read:
Ticker: New poll shows warning sign for Obama
But, then again, that would be if we didn't have a biased media.
Say no McBush thrid term..............
MC Cain has admited to not knowing much about the economy
If only Obama could say his full name out loud, he would win my vote over. If he won't come clean about his name....what makes anyone think he isn't hiding other things about himself?
It's that ghetto hand shake that contributes to Obama's lead. Rappers in the White House.
Obama,
Pick Hillary for Vice President, and you two together can pick up each others votes, and win!!
Obama/Clinton 08
McCain is a puppet for the GOP. Straight Talk Express? Watch how many times he will have to go back and correct his mistatements between now and November. He doesn't speak his own mind, he simply a puppet being told what to say and he often screws up and his GOP buddies have to force him to revise his statements. Watch and see. It will happen many more times. It' should be called the Straight Puppet Express.
Experience? What experience does a president need in office?
There are so many things that make up the U.S, that I dont see what use Mcain's over Obama or vice versa. What this country needs however, is a man that can appoint intelligent, moral individuals, and himself is intelligent and moral enough, to guide this country into success. If that was the judging factor, then I think Obama is more suited. No one is perfect, But he is moral, and intelligent,.
McCain with economy!! Huh!! Only thing he has is his POW story. This guy is no smarter than Bush. Anyone can be better than them. Surprising to me that how guys like this even get elected for anything. They ran the country and want to run!!!
DO NOT TRUST OBAMA
NO EXPERIENCE
McCain represent the old mindset that got us to this mess. We need someone educated, someone bright, who will invest OUR money in OUR country and not Iraq, Iran or Afghanistan. Our school system is failing, our bridges and buildings are collapsing, our housing marketing is crashing and our health care is at the worst state and here McCain is talking about bombing Iran and staying in Iraq for 100 years. Get a grip people. If you support McCain, you should be prepared to send your sons and daughters to Iraq or Iran.
Oh republicans, please stop posing as Hillary Supporters. The gig is up.
So many changes in human body after 70! It includes brain. This compaign will be another torture for him. Although he has much more experience in torture than, let's say, in economy, I worry about him. I wish him all the best, just survive this crap and enjoy your life, every day!
....continued from above
So. If the tax breaks are not big enough, do you give out a bigger tax break, ignore the tax break and leave it as is, or do you do away with the tax break and seek a different solution.
Bigger Tax Break: Bad answer here. This means increased deficit spending by the US goverment. A tax break big enough to make a difference will break the bank.
Keep The Tax Break: This smaller deficit spending but deficit spending just the same. This is the state the US economy is currently in now.
Repeal The Tax Break: This reduces the deficit spending, but now how do you spur job creation? I say by making sure that existing business are successful, and encouraging innovation and competition.
MJC.
Reagan had been governor of California. Do your homework before you show your ignorance.
McSame's judgement is key here. Look at what our experience has gotten us. An unjustified war, horrible econcomy, rediculously high gas, food, and health care prices. And you call this experience? What about judgement? "You don't need experience to make good or bad judgement, but judgement is key to having a good or bad experience" (that's mine). So I have to go with Obama folks. Say what you will, but at some point in time you are going to make some pretty tough decisions and you better pray that it doesn't require experience.
Yvonne........ great point, they also said June 3rd would be the day it wasn't, they said the superdels would push her over the top they didn't, they said the rules com. decision would be upheld, since it was not in their favor they were mad.......... they said she won the pop vote (but they included PR, all of Michigan and Florida's delegates) the math was changed in their favor........... the number needed to win.... but she didn't.............. THE WRITING WAS ON THE WALL...
Kind of ironic..............
OBAMA HAS THE EDGE ON THINKING.....PERIOD.
MCWORTHLESS IS MENTALLY,& MORALLY, DEFICIENT.
HE NOT ONLY DOESN'T KNOW; HE DOESN'T WANT TO.
HE HAS A GOAL TO NOT ONLY EXTEND THE BUSH
ADMINISTRATION. BUT TO DEEPEN IT, AT THE EXPENSE
OF OUR TROOPS & OUR ECONOMY. HE TRULY DOESN'T
CARE ABOUT ANYTHING. GO BACK TO WHEN HE CAME HOME
FROM THE WAR. FIRST THING HE DID IS REPLACE THE WIFE
THAT WAITED FOR ALL THOSE YEARS, BY A RICH PILL POPPER.
HE WRAPS HIMSELF IN THE AMERICAN FLAG & PRETENDS
TO BE GOD. THIS MAN IS A LUNATIC.
oh yea, CNN theres a reliable unbiased source, McCain will win the election as a result of the media, America has got their number.
McSame, please take a bow and leave with Bush!!!!!
The only people voting for you are the rich and greedy.
Go Obama!
I do not think any of these two will improve our economy
McCain is no better suited to handle foreign affair than Obama. With due respect to his service in the military however his experience of foreign affairs is base on that. I never remember him going to other countries before he became the republican nominee. He was not at any time commender in chief or secretary of state in of the country. His touting exprience is not something that we should embark on. All he knows is war and war. He is still bitter about his time in Vietnam.
Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that he is "pleasantly surprised" that the Iraqi prime minister "is now behaving like a leader."
_______________________________________________________
WHAT! Is everyone supposed to be as uncivilized as you think? This guy is a mess! I guess old habits die hard?!?!
McCain has LESS to offer on foreign policy than he does on the economy. He was POW, so he's an expert? He's walked the streets of green zone so he's an expert? BS
You Americans will be the dumbest people on this planet if you elect McCain! Your economy is pretty much going down the hill. USA has lost respect in lots of foreign countries and on the top of that McCain want to veto BEER! =)
That could be because McCain came out and said a few months ago that he doesn't know anything about the economy. I don't know about anyone else but, especially with the economy in the state that it is, I want someone who knows something about the economy as President of the United States.
For those who say that Obama will raise taxes, do your homework. If you look at independant studies of their tax proposals, only those who make more than $650,000 a year will have increased taxes. Those who make less than $125,000 a year receive a bigger tax break under Obama than McCain. Also, under McCain those making over $650,000 get about a 3.4% tax break where as those under $100,000 would get less than a 1% tax break. The same Bush stuff of giving the biggest tax breaks to those who don't need it while letting the rest of pay for it. Also, under McCain, if you earn minimum wage or a little more, you don't get any tax break.
CNN is in the tank for Obama! C,mon. You can't pull the wool over my eyes with your payrolled propaganda for the Obama campaign. The only warning sign I see in this poll is that the majority of Americans' don't know a thing about Barry Obama and his socialist vision for America. Once you lift the covers off this gifted orator, you can see what we would get. As the most liberal senator in Congress, Obama doesn't have any track record on building bi partisan support or enacting legislation by reaching out across the aisle. Yet this imposter claims he will do exactly that? Yeah right. Who actually has the track record in doing this and stands a chance of bringing true change to Washington politics?
John McCain in 2008.
To: al
I'm curious to know what reading material you have used to come to your conclusion. I find Obama significantly more educated in all of the subjects that you mention. Compare the candidates notes, books and speeches before making such a sweeping comment.
Senator Obama will be the next president by a wide margin
trust my *psychic* intuition;-)
Newsflash, folks. Obama is going to RAISE taxes.
I hope McCain chooses Mitt Romney for VP. Mitt has
financial experience.
I love all of these Obama bashers who throw out senseless rhetoric with nothing to back it up. They obviouly are getting their information straight from Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, and all of those lying smear emails......and they actually believe this stuff. Idiots!
Why is it the Republicans never complain about how innacurate polls are when it's their candidate who fairs well in them?
When McCain was doing better in the polls, that's all you see them bring up, but now that he's slipping in the polls, they're either CNN lies, fabrication or completely innacurate.
War breeds bleeding blood ,Obama is anti-war.He should be in the White House.
MCMOULD KNOWS ALL HE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT
HIS ECONOMY. THE LONGER THE TROOPS STAY IN IRAQ
THE RICHER HE & HIS LOBBYISTS GET. OUR ECONOMY &
TROOPS, HE COULD NOT CARE LESS ABOUT.
Waaaaat? No one cares about the economy. I wants a President I can have a beer with at a pub without feeling like I'm the dumbest guy in the bar. I don't want some smart guy, who thinks he's so smart, with some smart degree from some smart college running our country. McCain's the man. He'll keep our economy going, and keep the deficit in check for the future generation. Psshh. 25,000 polar bears! We don't need 25,000 polar bears. Who's heard of bear meat, and no one wants bear fur? We need about 200 of them for the zoos, and that's about it. We need to start drilling for oil everywhere, and build a refinery in central park.
Why is anyone worried about the numbers now. There is alot of time between now and November. Obama is not the boy wonder and he has not been vetted yet. Voters have a right to know who Obama is and what he is up to. I can't help but believe that 3 years in Washington gives him the experience he will need to run the country and let's face it being whatever in the ILL house just isn't going to cut it in the nationals.
It would seem that these "polls" were taken from possibly people with barely enough skills to tie their shoes or brush their one tooth! To say that Obama Hussein knows more about the economy than McCain, just goes to show how ignorant voters have become. Obama knows very little about anything, just by listening to his latest speeches where he stammers and forgets that we have only 50 not 57 states in this country. His economy would definitely be for the rich because guess what? ONLY the rich will be able to afford his tax increases! So why don't we just stop kidding ourselves, stop putting out these phony "most american" polls and for once TELL THE TRUTH!! Obama is a light weight & a dolt who will get us into more trouble not just with the economy, but with our enemies abroad as well. I wouldn't be suprised if Mohamar Khadafy of Libya goes back to being a terrorist and begins to rebuild a nuclear program again. Who would blame him? Knowing full well that should Hussein Obama be elected, Khadafy would just continue to "talk" to the clueless Obama while at the same time, build up his nuclear missile defense. So keep believing these stupid polls you nitwit Obamaites! Just remember one thing, "be careful what you wish for because you just might get it"!!!
Ah yes yes Yesss, I forgot CNN. My comment is awaiting moderation.
Hillary supporters.....Thanks but NO thanks.....We can defeat Obama in November without your vote! We don't need any excuses from Obama and his supporters that they lost because ...you all were sore losers and switched parties....We will defeat Obama in November no matter what!
McCain 08
McCane said something about not knowing much about the economy and his need to go and read some books on the subject.
I think as long as McCane insists that his rediculous idea of the "gas tax holiday" is a solution to combat high gas prices, I have no choice but to send him those economics he wanted real quick.
I never doubted Obama!!! He is brilliant!!! Unlike George W. Bush, he also is an intellectual!!!!
Does McCain have an email address, has he ever sent a text message, does he know how to use msn messenger, how can we elect such a guy in this era. You cant tech an old guy new tricks
McCain losing when it comes to the economy
McCain losing when it comes to the war in Iraq
McCain losing when it comes to health care
McCain losing when it comes to speaking in public
McCain is losing on every issue…McCain will lose in November
OBAMA 08!!!!
I've never understood how John McShame can accuse Obama and his supporters of being "tax and spend" liberals when he and his twin Bush and his party are "tax and war" Republicans.
Seriously. How many programs could be funded with those billions and billions and billions of dollars? How many young men and women would still be alive? Shame on you, John McWar. Our economy has been destroyed by Bush, but in reality, it's the Republican military machine that has been steadily eroding it for years.
Obama will do the right thing – bring in experts on the economy AND LISTEN TO THEM AND ACT WISELY... unlike the moron we have in office right now.
Obama / Biden '08
Why do we continue to see ridiculous stories like this spouted off as news? Ask any of those polled if they can name one thing Obama will do to help the economy. . .
McCain said himself that he doesn't know much about the economy.
Yet, you still want him as your president????huuum?
Not this time. I'd like to think the majority of Americans are smarter than that.
Is it the Ambien drug that Tales from the McCrip takes thats causing the pale skin, phoney smiles and the Bush-like hand gestures during his speeches or is it because George Dubya Bush and Tales from the McCrip are joined at the hip.
mjc...you dolt...do you really believe that just beating a candidate by poplular support is all that is at risk? What nuncio!! We must sustain the American way of life which is already threatened by the ingnoramous's we have in Washington. Where does Hussien's alliances really lie? With you the struggling working American taxpayer–or with all those disadvantaged ethnic groups legal citiizens have been ignoring/disenfranchising? Or those Islamic elements in the middle east who really believe we can peacefully negotiate after they killed more than 2,000 or our citizens and over 4000 of our military in support of nothing more than basic human rights?
Go home–sleep on it-and let me know you/re now a LIbertarian!!
what do you expect mccain is clueless he is very very lost not just on the economy but on many things he flip flops so much he has my head spinning i really dont know what he is saying listen people its a really scary thing to let mccain in that white house he has a bad memory he has proven that and at his age the brain does not process as quickly people if he becomes president that is going to be ONE SCARY THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McCain will veto every beer..... That is undfriendly. Seriously, do we need a speaker for president with the same speech skills as W?
Yep! A greenhorn with NO experience or legislative accomplishments to his credit will do a better job than a man of experience who has spent the last several years condemning the present administration for getting us into such an economic mess. McCain has what it takes to straighten out our economic woes. He will bring in the best ecomomists and consider the recommendations of experts. And, he knows exactly what to do to get the job done in Washington.
McCain will be worse than Bush...
Can you imagine that?
I firmly believe neither one of them will be exceptionally good on the economy. I also believe the economy was doing fairly well until the 06 elections when the democrats took control of Congress. The Republicans had control of Congress when the economy was doing well under Clinton. My point: Congress, through powers invested unto them by the constitution have as much power as the President. Checks and Balances people. However, Washington is so Corrupt and they enjoy their power so much nothing will get done. They will continue to pillage our women and rape our land until people stop suckling at the teet of the the media, who has an agenda to ruin this country.
That is why I support the Chesterton/Belloc '08 ticket: The party of common sense will prevail..
I'm guessing small business owners and other hard-working americans were too busy to respond to this poll... leaving only welfare recipients and University Professors to pick up the phone
Hey, CNN... I bet most of the posts above are from one or two people. Try checking their IP addresses.
The same people who pretended to be Democrats for Hillary. Repubs pretending to be Dems. Lame.
It's clear, folks. Obama will be our next president and the country AND THE WORLD will rejoice.
"I will reject every beer..." and I thought GWB was a doofus...this guy is even worse..the repub's sure know who to pick a candidate....clueless is as clueless does.
I initially gave McCain the benefit of the doubt on the econmy. Then I did my research on him. Sadly, I discovered that his understanding on this issue is not very indept al all. He just doesn't get it. Anyone who would aggresively push the tax holiday, even after all economists dismiss it at counter-productive to a growing economy, doesn't even understand the basics of Econ 101.
Oh yeah – get Mit in there – multiple wives, mormonism crammed down our throats.
HA!!
Comparing John McCain and Obama is comical. John McCain has a track record and Obama has little experience with ANYTHING. Obama has nothing but empty promises to back him up making America think he's the one that will save us and solve all of our problems. However I'm sure raising taxes won't help a majority of Americans who already struggling as it is. At least point I'm still basing my vote on experience over empty promises.
Why are the choices in this election so crappy???
The Truth June 12th, 2008 12:45 pm ET
It would seem that these "polls" were taken from possibly people with barely enough skills to tie their shoes or brush their one tooth! To say that Obama Hussein knows more about the economy than McCain, just goes to show how ignorant voters have become. Obama knows very little about anything, just by listening to his latest speeches where he stammers and forgets that we have only 50 not 57 states in this country. His economy would definitely be for the rich because guess what? ONLY the rich will be able to afford his tax increases! So why don't we just stop kidding ourselves, stop putting out these phony "most american" polls and for once TELL THE TRUTH!! Obama is a light weight & a dolt who will get us into more trouble not just with the economy, but with our enemies abroad as well. I wouldn't be suprised if Mohamar Khadafy of Libya goes back to being a terrorist and begins to rebuild a nuclear program again. Who would blame him? Knowing full well that should Hussein Obama be elected, Khadafy would just continue to "talk" to the clueless Obama while at the same time, build up his nuclear missile defense. So keep believing these stupid polls you nitwit Obamaites! Just remember one thing, "be careful what you wish for because you just might get it"!!!
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It's kind of funny that you call yourself "The Truth," because your comments are pure speculation and opinion, with not even a single fact to be found anywhere.
delusional
that is what you must be on this one
YOOOO GET REAL AMERICA.
IT'S A PROBLEM THAT WE ARE EVEN HAVING THIS DISCUSSION.
HE CAN'T READ A SPEECH, HE PROBABLY
PRACTICED FOR DAYS.
HE CAN'T REMEMBER WHO WE ARE FIGHTING
HE IS WORKING ON THE BEER PROHIBITION.
THIS MAN CAN'T FIND THE DOOR WITHOUT THE
HELP OF HIS PILL POPPER OR JOE LIEBERFOOL.
Obama is on his way to the White House. America can no longer afford this broken economy, this ridiculous war, high gas prices, expensive healthcare, joblessness, the highest percentage of foreclosures in American history, and the list goes on and on......This is all because of BUSH policy that McShame wants to continue. He doesn't care about the American people. The American people have been suffering for too long and this CANNOT go on more.....
OBAMA WILL FREE US OF THIS REPUBLICAN RULE!
OBAMA '08--PRESIDENT OF THE U.S 08-16
don't worry about tax increases – they can only tax earnings.
the way things are going, there will be no jobs, no earnings, no taxes.
HA
Why is it I was not able to vote on this issue! That is why they Poll shows Obama favored! AFTER ALL! Don't forget it is Congress who makes the laws & appoints the Supreme Court Justices who would rather see these Terriorists from China & Russia go free rather than
to put them to Death like they should be!
Of course Obama has the edge on the economy. McCain is still trying to peddle the old discredited trickle-down theory and people are finally starting to see through it.
How can anyone say that. While he was a state sernator, his district lost 11 % of their jobs. So bad, a lot of his legislative bills were for hand-outs. These polls show exactly what the sponsor want them to show. It is called distortion of facts.
Obamabots, close your ears (or leave them open, as you can't hear or understand what I'm about to say anyway).
For everyone else who understands the way in which the failed leadership of the undemocratic Democratic Party has abused its power in an effort to keep it by selecting this unknown, inexperienced and unqualified false nominee, who has also begun to abuse his power in an effort to keep it:
Fear not. These polls show popular vote and often deal exclusively with single issues (like the one in this story).
Fact is, only the poll in November matters, and that process will tally only the electoral votes. There are a number of traditional and so-called "new map" swing states that true Democrats are targetting to ensure that Barack Obama and his enablers fail to win the electoral votes they need to keep power over the DNC and the Democratic Party.
We're taking it back.
Count on it.
One of the 18 million.
Puma Democrat
blog.pumapac.org
Month after month the Obama haters say "the truth about him will come out soon". Yet the claims of dark seeded conspiracies never appear, I wonder why? Probably because there aren't any! He's just a smart guy with the good judgment to listen to all sides and make an informed decision in what he does. It's getting old like the little girl who cried wolf. You can only put out some lie that is proven wrong so many times before people realize you've got nothin'.
Hillary supporters…..Thanks but NO thanks…..We can defeat Obama in November without your vote! We don't need any excuses from Obama and his supporters that they lost because …you all were sore losers and switched parties….We will defeat Obama in November no matter what!
McCain 08
YES HE IS
Any of you that make more than $250,000 had better worry.
Obama will raise your taxes.
And lower everyone else's. <<<<<<<-----------
Republican for Obama – you my friend are a very opened minded person. We welcome you aboard!
BTW people, did you know that Reagan has less political experience than Obama?
Wow. The hatred of Obama's fans here is vile.
Looks like the hatred from Obama's church.
I guess we know what to look forward to as Obama plays dirty Chicago politics during this election.
I will be deeply saddened if McCain wins this election.
........." D.C. Obama will do the right thing – bring in experts on the economy AND LISTEN TO THEM AND ACT WISELY… unlike the moron we have in office right now............."
the same can do McCain, and will. SO what is the difference?
Obama, what do you think about economy?
Answer: The war should never been authorized.
Obama, what do you think about the sky-rocketing prices of food, etc.?
Answer: The war should never been waged.
Obama, what do you think about the families who are losing their homes?
Answer: Yes we can!
Obama, what do you really think about our the war and our troops?
Answer: No Whitey.
What do you expect from an old Mcbush that does not understand economics 101? Obama is the real deal and brings a breath of fresh air.
Look people it does not take a genius to know that Obama is more equipped to help this economy than that old goat. Tho old geeser thinks because he was a prisoner of war we should vote for him, he's a idiot and I sure hope his followers wake up before its to late. Tell mccain to go and veto beer and shut up
Obama 08-2012
How can he have the edge? Give me a break CNN. Come out of the closet and endorse your presidential candidate Obama.
Does Obama even know what the economy is? I am dumbfounded by the voters who continue to believe that someone like Obama with ZERO national experience and ZERO economic experience can lead this county. Not to mention Obama's ZERO foreign policy experience and his ZERO defense and terrorism experience. I just do not get it. We may hear nice speeches, but beyond that – expect a BIG ZERO if this guy is elected
Ah, the Obamite youth are spewing their hateful little remarks and idiotic slogans again. Little soldiers marching in lock-step while their charasmatic leader gives them their marching orders that he will deny later on. And, the censors at CNN filtering content to slant towards Obamas advantage. Change, Change...thats the same thing the German were saying in the 1930's.
Thank goodness Americans are starting to see the light. Who wants to leave under 4 more years of the same trash that dragged us down with Bush. George Bush has to be the MOST hated president of all times and McCain is sure to follow in his footsteps. Lucky for him (McCain) Obama will alleviate some of that pressure by becoming president!
OBAMA '08!!!
POLLS SMOLLS....THEY ARE ALWAYS FULLA HOLES...THIS DAY THEY SAY ONE THING....TOMORROW THEY SAY ANOTHER...TO BELIEVE A POLL IS TO STICK YOUR HEAD INNA HOLE.....A POLL IS A FRACTION OF PEOPLE'S OPINION......NO WAY DO THEY ACCURATELY PREDICT WHAT WILL HAPPEN....JUST ASK HILLARY.....SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT IN THE BAG BY SEEING WHAT THE POLLS SAID...........
OK, let's give the economy to Obama (although I don't know why). However we know one thing for sure and that is those crazies (terrorists) will not want to mess with McCain (as President) so that gives McCain the advantage on homeland security. Therefore, in my estimation that also gives him a leg up on the economy unless you forgot the economic lessons of September 11, 2001. In other words, it doesn't matter what Obama has in mind for the economy, it could all be blown away with another major attack on US soil. I would strongly suggest McCain get Mitt Romney as VP to help with the nation's day to day economic issues. McCain would continue to keep this nation free from facing another terrorist attack and protecting the stability of Romney's economic genius. If you really are interested in what's best for this nation, this, to me, appears to be the best economic plan.
BTW I don't think McCain will have trouble with Romney's religion considering the flip flopping of Obama's recent decisions. I don't think they would even want to go there.
So basically, once gain, this article is attempting to communicate that 50% of Americans are very intelligent and 44% are complete idiots.
The Truth-
Everyone knows there are 50 states. Obviously, not everyone knows there were 57 primaries. Apparently some people think Puerto Rico, Guam, etc. are states. Barack knows better than them.
This is just another example of the incredible false accusations against Barack Obama by the John "Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran" McCain people.
MCCAIN SAID HE STILL NEEDED TO BE EDUCATED ON ECONOMICS AND OBAMA WILL EDUCATE HIM.
Obvious the American public is as ignorant as always. They think that McCain will do better in foreign politics..... They forget that the world is waiting for an America without Bush and an America without Republicans.
We will welcome Obama as President in Europe. McCain better stays home..........
"It's the economy, stupid!"
This election is Obama's to win or lose.
i think they need to get rid of both of them and get new ones that wont try to kill our country anymore then Bush has already did.
McCain doesn't even know how to use a computer. How do you expect him to help our country.
Since he's already admitted he knows nothing about the economy then why is he even running.
This is a simple choice.
Obama 08 12
McSame don't know nothing about the Economy and he is running for president when the Economy is the biggest issue. What sense do this make he has lost before he started
Think taxes are high now, wait till we get a DEM in office
I don't understand why there aren't more people supporting Obama's ideas of widespread international diplomacy. Our image overseas is horrendous – we have more enemies than ever – and that is absolutely critical to change. It is even more critical than the economy – over time, the economy will right itself. You can already see auto manufacturers being forced to react to high gas costs due to low SUV sales... these things all work out in due time. Businesses go where the money is, and right now the money is in green cars.
But our foreign policy needs a serious, serious fix.
Obama will lose.....Too inexpierenced......He couldn't run a doughnut shop let alone the country.......Hillary supporters...stay home and cry we don't need traitors in the Republican party!
Enlightened Voter...
You so funny... Thank the Republican for Obama.
Probably one of the same people who brought you Bush...
Obama=Carter=Bush...
They have the same thing in common: No clue...
Hillary at the convention or McCain 08
Not paying for the war in Iraq is part of Obama's economy plans...
Duh... we can't keep paying over 3-billions a month while we continue with job lose!
Go Obama! Everyone will benefit when you become president... even the ones not willing to vote for you!
Obama is the only person to deliver this country from its current economical troubles brought by the Republicans.
Brian from Knoxville, TN
Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah.
Go away already
Handle the economy? Try to get the guy to understand how to use a personal computer. OUT OF TOUCH!
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No VP to the Clintons!
Obama obviously can win without the backstabbing knife fighter Clintons. The Clintons polarizing character and HIGH NEGATIVE ratings will damage the Obama brand name and draw out voters to vote AGAINST THE CLINTONs.
Do not let the Clinton LOBBYISTS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS bully thier way for their own benefits. Those people are untrustworthy!
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER vote for another Clintons!
Nothing personal, but it seems like the majority of Obama supporters are quacks. Go back and read some of their comments, it's like they are in some kind of cult or something. They want change so bad that they will vote for any fool that says he will change things. Doesn't matter if he can change anything, as long as he says he can. In the days of the old west we used to call these people snake-oil salesmen. He is selling a phase that means nothing, that he cannot deliver on, and if you ask 100 different voters what "yes we can" means you will get a 100 different answers...because it means nothing, which is what he is selling...NOTHING! Smarten up people, and use your head for more than a hat holder.
Both candidates are puppets of their party. The only thing that is gonna change in the next 4 years is that americans will become more and more dependent on the government to live their lives while at the same time losing more and more civil liberties. This country is on the verge of fascism. And is run by corporatocracy. I recommend reading the book Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins. Very insightful look at the US and its policies in regard to other nations and the reason we are so hated today.
Obama needs to start this general election campaign by opening up a lead. For whatever stupid reason, there are people who may genuinely be undecided, and will tend to be more favorable to the candidate who seems like a "winner." If Obama builds a lead and gains the support of these independents, his support will spiral upward and result in a landslide victory.
By the way, anytime you hear "tax and spend liberal", counter that will "borrow and blow conservative." The Republicans under Bush have spent more than any government in history, they've spent in foolishly and corruptly and they've paid for it by running up the debt to historic levels.
I can't belive some people are trying to build up fear on american so the can't vote for obama well I got news for. you .we will not accept politics of fear come this november.
It has been decided by most acquaintances and family members. We just can't find it in our good conscience to vote for a man like Obama who has Next-To-Nothing experience. Moreover, nothing but nothing can justify the kind of CHANGE Obama brought to the Dem Party. He created great Division among our party. If that's his idea of 'Change,' We would rather vote Republican.
What's remarkable about it is that neither of them have a clue about what needs to be done to lead the economy from perceived weakness to perceived strength.. both make policy statements that would result in tanking the economy so all of those pollsters will be in more pain about this time next year no matter who gets elected.
Obama's Economic team are from the Chicago University.
Hey, what's so bad about socialism? Obama's not left enough for me, but I'm still voting for him!
Just because someone was POW doesn't make him a good president. All McCain knows is how to fly a fighter jet, get caught by an enemy and endure the torture. That doesn't make him a smart and intelligent executive of this great nation.
This poll result is almost along the party line. So republicans will blindly follow their ideology no matter how worse the economy is. All I can hope for is that GOP and McCain go down in flame on November 4, 2007 for what these criminals did to our countries treasury and image around the world.
These polls must be biased. There's no way that Obama is better at anything. He should go back to community organizing. About 75% of the Democrats I know aren't going to vote for Obama. These are people from PA and NJ.
@ Carla:
I never knew Harry Truman's middle name was "S." Also, just because you know the middle name of these presidents doesn't mean we actually used them when they were in office save JFK.
I am so confused; are American people/Republicans really that delusional? I mean come now.. you know where the Country quality of living status was eight years ago … can you say we are doing better now? Can you say that Bush and the Republican policies have nothing to do with the state of our Country. Please for the sake of our children and elders lets keep it real – it is time for change and unfortunately for McCain he is running his campaign the same as Bush policy wise and he will loose because I have faith in Americans … no matter your educational background, gender, religious beliefs you know like me we can not sustain another four years of Bush policy…. We just won’t be able to survive… so Obama has the edge on the economy is no surprise to me or anyone with an tad bit of sense…. I will keep the faith and trust that … Change for the better is in our near future.
I can't belive some people are trying to build up fear on american so the can't vote for obama well I got news for. you .we will not accept politics of fear come this november.OBAMA 08!
Larry of Boston, I think John McCain was the one who said he did not understand the economy, and that is directly quotable. I don't know what you mean by "national experience," but he is a U.S. Senator, is he not? Finally, no one, and I mean no one, has foreign policy experience before actually becoming president, unless he or she has served as Secretary of State or some other position in the State Department. Hillary didn't have it, and neither does McCain. You are holding him up to a standard that doesn't really exist. Bottom line, your comments are backed up by ZERO facts.
Yet another reason that Senator McCain HAS to choose MITT ROMNEY as a running mate.
McCain obviously doestn't have a clue on what to do to help the economy. He is using the same poor Economic Bush policies...even though they haven't worked. We need a President with some fresh ideas on how to get our Economy back on track. We need Obama!
I can't believe we are all still buying McCains "foreign policy credentials". The man was shot down and used as a PR tool by the VC. He should be honored for that but, that was another time and his ideas are from that time. We need to think forward and right now that's not McCain. The Bush/McCain ways of thinking have to go..now!
There's something to be said about the candidates and how this reflects on the economy.
Hope vs. Fear
Progressive vs. Regressive.
Change vs. Reform
Obama is from the dirtiest political school available, the Chicago political machine. Just wait till Americans hear how he "won" his race for state senate lol. Welcome to honest and honorable President McCain.
oh and to the "person" who claims obama has more experience then Reagan did. lol. You do realize Reagan was the governor of California b4 he was President? Must have "slipped" your mind. lol. Obama has NO executive experience whatsoever and very little experience in the US senate. But he is experienced in Dirty Chicago politics. lol
Please. The election is going to be determined in late summer/early fall, when McCain is going gangbusters...and making mistakes in front of microphones, when people are actually listening. Like, during a debate, when he again conflates Iraqi insurgents with Al-Qaeda. Or when he repeatedly stumbles on details when attempting to speak about the economy, especially in response to on-camera questions. If nothing else, Obama is sharp mentally, and McCain will look old and a little confused by comparison. People are worried about their livelihoods (not their lives), so McCain will look like the risky choice. Unless Bush starts raising the national "terror alert" level, like he did to win re-election (and never again afterwards).
Is it just me or does it seem that JMc cannot speak publicly without reading from a teleprompter? It's really obvious!
Do any voters think any more? The Obama phenomenon is just hype. The press has the DNC super delegates have anointed Obama as the savior and will stop at NOTHING to make sure he is elected.
What is the Prophet Obama going to do to help the economy? Some please tell me what he is going to do? Oh yes – he's going to bring about change! What change? He has surrounded himself with racists and sleezy business men. Is that change? Is that what we want?
He votes present 150 times as a state rep. Why?? Can't he make a decision? Does he not want us to see where he really stands on issues? Come on people – think!
And BTW Richard – why not just move to Canada now – and take all those Hollywood idiots with you.
McCain says it isn't important.
What has President Bush done for the economy in eight years?
All I ever hear from Mcain is: the Democrats will raise your taxes.
Same old rhetoric. Course the Republicans have got us into a worthless war that has cost billions of taxpayer dollars and lives, how about that. Even yesterday Bush said he did not regret getting us into Iraq, how arrogant is this man? Look, we need more than slogans, we need real change in this country. I would never vote for John Mccain, he even voted against increasing funding for Military Veterans to go to college.
And he wants to stay in Iraq for one hundred years till we win, he says.
Anyone who votes for Mcsame will get exactly what we have now in this country, a mess. I am willing to give Obama a chance with my vote.
McCain had a cameo appearance in 24. This is why he is better in foreign policy
We have a solution for foreign policy issue too, select an experience person as VP.
Larry of Boston:
Perhaps you would like to list Bill Clinton's national experience for us? What? He didn't have any. How can that be? But Democrats loved him and thought he did a great job as President.
Perhaps you would like to list Bill Clinton's economic experience for us? What? He headed a tiny state economy that was extremely poor and had the budget of a small NY city. How can that be? But Democrats loved him and thought he did a great job as President.
The simple fact is: McCain's politics are the same as Bush's politics. And Bush is the reason we're in such economic, and social turmoil right now.
McCain cannot fix this because his ideas are not new. They're old – Like his politics.
Let's see, Americans trust someone else other than a Republican to solve economic owes?!?!?!
What a shock!!!
After the past 7 years of economic bliss, lies, deceit and pimping for big business, Americans would want to change that?!?!?!
I'm stunned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McCAIN-2008 = DOLE-1996!!!
McCAIN = BUSH LIGHT!!!!!!
WE DON'T WANT IT ANY MORE, GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Uncle Sam,
These blogs are pro-Obama because (a) there are probably many more Democrats who go to CNN.com and (b) because as of 6 months ago CNN is the Obama News Network.
True believers in an Obama presidency are prepared to support their candidate regardless of the growing number of questions being raised about him. They would have us believe that everything we need to know about Barack Obama can be found on his website or in his autobiography. Only what Obama tells us about himself is to be believed. Anyhting else is a manufactured political distraction. So what are you going to believe – the Obama script or your lying eyes?
*Rev. Jeremiah Wright
*Trinity United Church
*Michelle Obama
*Tony Rezko
*Minister Louis Farrakhan
*Nation of Islam
*William Ayers
*Bernardine Dohrn
*Ahmad Yousuf (Hamas)
*Frank Marshall Davis
*Father Michael Pfleger
*George Soros
*Raila Odinga
*Abongo Obama
*Black Panthers
*Rashid Khalidi
*Nadhmi Auchi
*Rev. Meeks
*Saul Alinsky
*New Party (Marxist)
Wow. I've been reading these blogs for several weeks now and I have to say that they are downright frightening. 80% of the posts are from people using nonsense arguments such as:
Obama is a muslim socialist! (he most certainly is not)
Hillary won the election but the DNC “chose”Obama! (even Hillary concedes defeat and is supporting Obama)
McCain is simply Bush term #3! (He differs from Bush in most ways, and has been against many of Bush's worst policies).
I'm all for supporting your candidate, but do it with arguments that make some sense.
If any of you would bother to read up on the issues, rather than get your news from idiot blog posts, then the US would be headed in the right direction. Americans are a smart, resilient and proud people. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for American Bloggers.
There is no reason to keep insulting McCain like he is some piece of garbage. He has accomplished much in his life, and to treat him like he nothing is wrong. He may not win the presidency, but he is a war hero and survivor. He is a good man.
These comments and the poll it'self are so tipped in Obama's favor only because school is out for the summer. It is the young who are supporting Obama in the first place. When the rest of us go to the polls before and after work in Nov then Mr. McCain will win.
Remember the lead Kerry had, the lead Gore had, the lead Dukakis had, the lead Carter had, the lead Mondale had? And remember which party won?
barack the white house obama for president 2008
i am not about to see mcshame make my life more miserable
4 dollars for gas
Obama has, in the last week, attained...UNFATHOMABLE POWER!! because his lead over McCain in national polls has increased, also in key demographics (clinton supporters, women) and, thus, he has............................................UNFATHOMABLE POWER over the electorate and his constiuencies
C'mon now,
We all saw how stupid Ron Paul made McAmnesty look in the debate where he asked him about the president's working group on the economy. "er, uh, I have people" McLiberal said.
I just got through half of Ron Paul's number one best seller "the Revolution, a Manifesto.
It's obvious the media let the American public down by marginalizing this stellar candidate. He obviously knows more about the economy than the FED does....
I know who I'll be writing in come November... and he's not a member of the Commitee on Foriegn Relations. Kinda narrows it down....
Land of the Sheep, Home of the Ignorant and Afraid...
You know this article is biased when they say Obama is better suited to help the Economy. Laughable!!! Who did they interview to get these stats?? Higher taxes is not what's best for the economy. Give it a rest. You're trying to hard to get him elected and it's obivious. Let him stand on his own ideas if he has any.
To Carla: Why does he need to use his whole name? We ALL know his name..does Bush walk around saying "I am George Walker Bush"?, did Bill Clinton go around saying "I am William Jefferson Clinton?"...I don't think so so why should Barack do it?
You make NO SENSE at all...we know his name is BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA...and your point????
To those who say that Barack Obama is stupid:
1. Bill Clinton is arguably smarter than any other politician, especially when it comes to campaigning. But he couldn't outsmart Obama. Same's true with Hillary. She couldn't outsmart him, either.
2. His policies are very similar to Hillary Clinton's. So if he is stupid, then so is she.
3. His policies are opposite of George Bush's. So if he is stupid, then George Bush is smart.
Or could it be that there are haters that can't say anything constructive, so they resort to name calling?
To all Hillary injector who are upset that the democratic party chose the inexperienced, freshman senator who was ahead according to the same rules which put Bill Clinton as the nominee. You would rather they chose the candidate who wasn't even competent enought to beat a freshman Senator. who lost twice as many contest, who was behind in the pledge delegate count, and finally if you count all the states virtually tide her in the popular vote with out receiving one vote in the state of MI.
Let's not forget she left her campaign $20 million in debt and now has to go to him to pay her bill. And another she lost even though who would not bring up one of her past family scandals and when giving the opportuntiy in debates to comment on her gaffes he declined.
You can just about tell when folks started watching the debates because those who have been since nov knew Obama policies because of the previous debates. Those who came in Pennsylvania thinks Hillary had all the ideas.
PERSONAL TO tom shiner:
AFTER 8 YEARS OF ECONOMIC CHAOS AND NEAR FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY, HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO PAY DOWN THE DEBT?!?!?!
Democrats propose taxes – to pay for the government, you right-wing, dim bulb!!!
America June 12th, 2008 12:58 pm ET
So basically, once gain, this article is attempting to communicate that 50% of Americans are very intelligent and 44% are complete idiots.
Paul is one of those 44%.
True Republican...You are confused.....Im tired of this lame duck of a president we currently have....Im all for change.
Obama 08
Of course the people you polled support Obama over McCain on economic policy. If I trusted everything I read CNN.com or in the media (accept Fox and conservative radio who is biased to the right) I would think that Obama was the second coming of Christ or maybe George Washington. It amazes me that Americans are really willing to pay higher taxes and think that solutions to the economy will be answered by giving even more money to the government, so they can create social programs, get people jobs, and pay off big companies and unions so as to get ready for the next election.
We complain all the time about how the government wastes our money and then when a candidate says he wants more of our money rather than giving solutions to fix the mismanagement that is already going on in government, people say he's got the answers more money to Uncle Sam. When did we give the government the right to take our money as they choose and spend it where ever they want. Earmarks give our tax dollars, without a vote, to contributors of Congress people. Let me say it again, there is NO VOTE on earmarks.
What makes the fundamentals of the US Economy strong is the people. Government does not make the economy stronger, it can only weaken it by overspending, not regulating business correctly so that people are abused and equality is not granted, and by trying to solve problems by with industries that are mismanaged and failing by taking our money and giving it to them anyway. If I open a store in downtown Philadelphia and it is not successful, should Uncle Sam come in and help me pay my bills because if I fail a part of the economy will fail.
We need to re-evaluate what makes the US economy stronger and understand laziness and asking someone else to figure things out for us will not make the economy stronger. Obama sounds great, but Communism sounded great too, on paper.
Well here we go again, don't believe all the hipe about the edge. The race has just begun. When you put Sen Obama out front the new media it setting him up, reason being by saying this if Sen McCain close this lead the press will Sen Obama is losing edge on the economy.
If McCain can get the press to focus on those annoying "details" of Obama's economic proposals, people will see Obama as a true Marxist, promoting central control over the economy, confiscatory taxes, new ineffective social programs, etc, etc. He is an economic nutcase of the first degree and, if allowed to actually implement any of his major ideas, will drive this country into a recession the like of which has not been seen for 70 years.
If you think I'm wrong, do some research on his proposals, open an economics text book and learn.
I'am stunned at the degree of IGNORANCE with some of the post, it, in turn; makes me very sad.
Obama 08 & 12
Putting Obama in office is like sending a student who just graduated with his Bachelor's directly into the O.R. – No Med school or residency. . . .Here's the knife – Go to it and Good Luck! I do like Obama and what he stands for, but I don't think he's capable of getting the job done. He needs more experience before he can run this country. I'm not a big fan of McCain, but he's the lesser of two evils.
McCain is supposed to be in Texas soon for fundraisers.
Don't give him any money!!!!
Send him home!!!
The Great thing is, myself and millions other "younger" voters cannot participate in the polls because we only have cell phones. Really only older people still have land lines, the ones that polls call.
Good news for Obama.
McCain can't even remember what he said last week much less run a country. If Republicans are so good at the economy, why are we in a depression and have a trillion dollor deficit.
I'd rather play my hand with Obama and get a little change going on.....
Obama 08
Dems should do a better role of exposing Phil Gramm role regarding CDS and the mortgage crisis
buh bye old man. McCain is going to lose big time come November. Thank God for that.
O larry of Boston,
What did Bush knew of foreign policy but we voted for him.....Even after we knew he knew nothing and lied to us...we again voted for him...he still doesn't know anything.....
We can only listen and guess who will be better...
An old man who is a warmonger and doesnt know anything or the other one who will try to get us out of the war that shouldn't have been and doesnt know anything...
I think the later,,
Socialism and Marxism only guarantees that all will suffer equally. The philosophy is appealing but dangerous. Social equality is theoretically good, but in practice denies the individual the right to be independent and self reliant. Americans reject this way of life because we are independent and self reliant. We also value our right to practice our religion of choice and to own and bear guns.
That is why Obama will never win the hearts and minds of the majority of Americans. The diehard left wing democrats, outright communists and deadbeats will support him, but decent Americans that earn a living by working and volunarily send their children to fight in wars will not support him and his ideas.
The media is doing us a disservice by not revealing the true Obama.
Brian Knoxville, TN June 12th, 2008 12:52 pm ET
One of the 18.
Puma Democrat
blog.pumapac.org
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Brian in Knoxville, TN, I went to the PUMA PAC website, and those people are PSYCHO. Sorry, there's just no other way to say it. They are not anywhere near the political mainstream.
- They think they speak for 18 million people, when it's probably closer to just 18, period – and most of them are probably Republicans.
- They actually think Obama will lose in a "50-state landslide". Is that major brain fart even worth arguing against? Do they live on the same planet as the rest of us? Even if we allow them to totally ignore the swing states (which is being quite charitable to their point of view), could they really explain to us with a straight face how Obama will lose EACH AND EVERY blue state? Please explain this specifically; just saying it's going to happen isn't good enough.
- They think Obama stole the nomination, but they never provide evidence of that, because THERE IS NONE. Obama got 18 million plus votes, too, you know, more votes than Hillary, but you like to talk as if he got 0. If you want to be ignorant and not count the caucus states and the fact that there do exist people in Michigan who support Obama, and finally that the whole Florida and Michigan thing did not even make the difference in determining whether Hillary won or lost, then it's your head in the sand, not mine.
- They practically writhe in pain at the thought of Hillary agreeing to be Obama's running mate – apparently they are in denial about the fact that she has already said she would if Obama asked her.
- They complain endlessly about how bitter Obama supporters are, but they don't take a look in the mirror (and at their own website, where they don't even allow anybody to disagree with them). Why should Obama supporters be bitter? It's these psychos' candidate who lost. Obama won and his supporters have every reason to be optimistic that he can win in the fall.
I try to be nice to people, but please...get over yourselves. You won't win anybody over by acting like this. The so-called PUMA PAC behaves and puts out propaganda like a little third-world dictatorship. I know they have no influence, so it just amounts to a bunch of bluster and trash talk, but it is out of place in this great country of ours. Most rational, fair-minded, and intelligent people know blind, knee-jerk hatred when they see it, and are not swayed by it.
The media has chosen Obama, why bother with an election.
To Carla!
I say it for him: Barack Hussein Obama!
Nothing to be a shamed of! If you reject a person
on his name than you have to learn a lot in life!
I am not a American but I will be so proud
and hopefull when Barack Hussein Obama will be
you next President. He will be a great leader not only
for the Americans but he will be respected over the
whole world.
He wil end the war in Iraq, he will bring peace and rest
in the Midle East. The Palestinians will finely have there
one country and go to work again. Jerusalem wil be a
world religion city where everyone is welcome.
America count your blessings with Obama.
Europe for Barack Hussein Obama!!
With love from the Netherlands
Obama says all the right things, thinks he can fix all the problems. blah blah blah....mccain is a straight shooter, doesn't talk like a preacher.
We need some different ideas at this point.
Emptying the Treasury didn't work and its a kind of dumb idea. McCain wants more tax breaks, but it won't solve:
the export of our jobs
loss of homes
high energy costs and no alternatives
bankruptcy of the airline industry
I look to Obama to have some thoughts and ideas about some of these things, and to include conservatives, independents, and liberals in the process. I find that hopeful and not a bit scary.
oh... so now these wacked out polls say Hussein can do a better job with the economy. surrrre. he'll tax us to death and get advice from his gaggle of cronies (eg, Wright, Fledger, Oprah, Rezko, Gov of IL, Michelle, Sharpton, JJackson, et al, ad nauseum) on how to spend it all. u know where the $$ will go... right down the welfare and entitlement rat hole.
wake up, America. this guy is poison.
To add to my last comment made at 1:11 PM, I do not think McCain has the answer either. He has some better ideas, but I question whether or not he will actually instill them when push comes to shove.
When ONE becomes TWO. The Red Team will MOVE the issue, with policies and actions, towards the THREATS of war and terrorism.
Yes, Obama and MORE TAXES! That should solve everything.
FORE THOSE OF YOU WHO PLAYED OR EVEN READ
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS BY SHAKESPEARE.
I OFFER A BIT OF HUMOR.
IMAGINE MCWORTHLESS AT A G8 CONFERENCE ,
GOING DOWN THE ISLE WITH HIS PILL POPPER &
JOE LEBERFOOL,HAND IN HAND & CAN'T
QUITE NEGOTIATE THE ISLE. THEN IN HIS SPEACH,
HE VETOES COWS WORLD WIDE.
THEN THE EXIT, DOES HE GO RIGHT OR LEFT,
THAT IS THE QUESTION.
Here are your choices
Vote Republican and have the Iraqis and Halliburton enjoy the fruits your hard labor.
OR
Vote Democrat and have your money spent on America by Americans!
Vote Dem!
rexx June 12th, 2008 1:05 pm ET
Obama is from the dirtiest political school available, the Chicago political machine. Just wait till Americans hear how he "won" his race for state senate lol. Welcome to honest and honorable President McCain.
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Have you heard of the Keating 5?
Go look it up. Its interesting. Wonder how much McCain must have paid someone off to get him cleared of charges.
lol obama's age is not a factor. consider JFK and RFK's age when they ran for president, compare that to obama's age. Looks familiar?
oh wait, i think those two were too young eh? thats why people loved them and thought they're great. hope obama doesnt end in the same faith.
Obama08/12/16/20... kidding about anything past 12
John McCain is nothing more than a communist!!! WORSE THAN DA BUSH!!!
The only people polled who think Obama can do a better job economically than McCain or tax and spend Liberals and those who are caught up in the rhetoric of this CNN, Left Wing Media creation.
You fools are in for a big surprise if the false messiah gets elected.......
Already forgotted how your great party has manipulated the primary process, disenfranchised voters and flat out stole the nomination from Billary. You are all lemmings folowing Obama off the cliff.
Have a nice fall....
The repubicans killed the american workers and famlies,outsourcing jobs,turning down unemployment benifits extentions is the last straw.There will never be a repubican in the whitehouse again.
Larry of Boston: Look where all that "experience" has gotten us...
The best boost our economy will have will be the day after Bush is out of office, after that it's all gravy baby.
Honestly though, I don't want McCain making economic decision when he wants tax breaks for Big Oil.
McCain being the candidate of the republican party shows you how the republican party is weak and destroyed. America can you really get behind this guy? His public speaking skills are eqivalent to a 7th grader.
Holland says in the article that, "Voters who say that issues are more important than the candidates' personal qualities are going for Obama by a 58 percent to 37 percent margin,"
However in the pdf of the poll posted, it shows Obama at 50% and McCain at 44%. With the margin of error at 3% it still does not match what Holland is saying.
Furthermore, the article implies that there is a significant edge by Obama on economic issues. But with the margin of error taken into account, it is not a large difference.
he prolly doesn't wanna use his full name for people exactly like you, Carla. Those of this country who take more stock in a person's NAME than the person themselves. HMMMMMMMM
Please report on the following statements by McCain just 3 years ago:
RUSSERT: The fact is you are different than George Bush.
SEN. McCAIN: No. No. I-the fact is that I'm different but the fact is that I have agreed with President Bush far more than I have disagreed. And on the transcendent issues, the most important issues of our day, I've been totally in agreement and support of President Bush.
Check the huffingtonpost for more on this interview.
McCain=Bush's 3rd term
DEMOCRATS UNITED FOR OBAMA 08
How much money is Bush making on all of his stock in oil???