Whenever some article comes up about polls, I always think the same thing "They never asked me." Where do they find these people. Oh by the way, personal opinion, Swing voters and people who are undecided at this point are just plane stupid

…..let the games (desperate, kitchen-sink, below the belt, personal attacks) begin!!!! McSame and the Rethuglicans will stop at nothing…….and about "the surge"….Obama was agains the start of the war (which McSame supportedb/c the initial and only purpose was to find WMDs - )…..WHICH DID NOT EXIST. Now Obama - and Iraqi Gov't - are for withdrawal…….who has the better judgement and who looks and acts more presidential…..the choice is clear.

Bring on the debates! Grandpa Munster will stumble over his words, forget his geography (again) and balame the media for the bad press he'll get for it…….wake up Independents and make the right choice.

OBAMA 08/12

With the mood of the country one would think that Obama would be the obvious poll leader. Given that, a poll of polls 6% lead is weak. Especially when you consider that the poll of polls number does not seem to factor in the +or - margin of error that is calculated with the individual pools.
As I read through this and many other blogs with amusement, it is clear that many bloggers are not really listening to what the canditates are really saying. Many seem to reduce the candiate that represents the party they oppose, to a derogitory name and some sort of exageration of their stand on an issue(s). The truth is both presidential canditates are expressing clear ideas and plans on all the issues. There is actually a lot of commonnality on their stands along with some siginificant differences. Is is possible that the polls are as close as they are because the majorty of the population is really listening and finding real value in both canditates? Is it possible that blogs are just for idots who want to sound off? Thank God that Obmana is not really as bad and the Republicans claim and the McCain is no where near as bad as the Democarats claim. They both are a breath of fresh air and should be listened to with an open mind. We are all Americans and want what is best for the country and it's people, Republicans, Democrates and Independents alike. Wake up, there is no bad guy, except the idots that want only their way and hate anyone who they don't agree with.

I really find this hard to believe in….

I haven't talked with a single person in a long time that plans on voting for The Left Wing Nut Job in Training Pants.

His arrogance is incredible and all of us thought it was awful that he should give an important speech in Germany where his Anti-American thoughts where expressed! What a CREEP!

Not going to be our Leader-EVER!

McCain 08

I don't believe your polls anyway. And a trip to the middle east DOESN"T make him any more experienced on foreign policy. Maybe someday we can elect someone who is REALLY experienced and capable. I don't expect to live that long due to the fact that the people who will be running for office in the future are the same idiots that are voting for Obama.

Someone needs to remind people that 8 years ago Bush ran on a change ticket and not a Washington insider…Look what that got us.

The bump in the polls probably came from McCain's criticism of Obama for not going to the middle east being promptly followed by criticism of his trip. I'm glad that Americans are actually paying attention this time around.

"Fox news has Obama up by only 1? It isnt suprising. Everybody knows that Fox news is in bed with the republican party. "

And knows that CNN is in bed with the democrats.

All these polls are skewed and don't really mean anything.

Actually, that 1-point lead according to Fox News is probably a gratuitous attempt to appear at least somewhat unbiased. Nothing that comes from Fox “News” can be considered legitimate, so their poll is meaningless. Obama is our next President.

What I can't understand is why the poorest states in the union always vote republican. Especially when all the republicans do is lie to them about what they are going to do and guess what, they never do. Leaving those states in the worse shaped as any in the union, while the rich gets richer. Secondly, why would people rather cut off their nose just to spite their face. Most Americans know that electing McCain will be bad for the country because he will favor Bush policy and you see where that has gotten us, but they would rather do that than to elect a black man. These are the two dumbest things that make us uniquetly American!

President Obama.

I agree that these polls are useless because you don't win by popular vote but by electoral votes. The other problem is that the state polling isn't update regularly and is done pretty bad. We won't know anything for sure until after the first debate or so.

hwere did you take those polls? its the usal decption an bias! WHY? WE THE PEOPLE ABOUT 100 MILLION OR MORE OF US ARE TIRED OF YOUR LYING AN OTHER ILLEGAL METHODS IN OUR HOMES! you schould by know no we are going to react and stop an remove you1 you are the biggest threat to our welfare an well being! obam is a very serious problem wn we believe a very high national secuity risk! dstortion is going to stopp!

To all the folks here who keeps pushing EXPERIENCE over Judgment, Integrity, Honesty and Leadership abilities of Obama, you can all keep BUSH. He's got 8 years of EXPERIENCE being the President of the United States and with McBush you'll get more of the same. McCain=Bush. After all McBush voted over 85% of the time with BUSH.

Were are all so BUSH and TIRED of the Idiots.

Fox "News"… lol

I'm not sure how it is even THIS close!!

Grampy McBush is a joke. Bush lovers, rascists and "anyone but a democrat" pin heads are his base. Nice crew. Good luck with that.

Just what I expect from the Communist News Network

The reason for Obama's bump may have been the overseas trip, but when the media only talks about Obama and never about McCain, that also tends to give him a bump. McCain needs to step it up if he expects to win.

Proud army and navy mom:

"Typical Liberal take from the rich and give to the poor…What is the point of trying to earn more money with liberals around. How about we get rid of wellfare that would save the country money instead of wellfare individuals would be forced to show up and work for city and get paid."
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When you spout about government programs, you conveniently left out of the mix, Veterans benefits, unemployment benefits, social security benefits for widows and children.

I don't think that you would turn down the above referenced programs that I stated. In fact, I don't think anyone here would turn any of them down.

flip-flop

Senator Obama’s increase in standing with the American public is a refreshing affirmation that the new politics of hope and personal responsibility is taking hold in the minds and hearts of the voters. My prediction is that Senator Obama will continue to open the spread between with Senator McCain. Good job, Senator Obama!

I wonder why when interviewed the press asks McCain tough questions and asks Obama fluff, like are you going to visit a mosque?
We all know the answer to that one. Obama doesn't know how to answer a tough question directly because he doesn't know anything. He just talks in circles and changes the subject after umming and ahhing awile.
We'll see what old Larry asks tonight.

Xavier,

You say Fox news is in bed with the GOP, well the rest of the media including CNN is in bed with Obama. So, if you do the math McCain still comes out short with it comes to unbalanced and unfair media coverage.

nice try Fox News. All you crooks are finally going down this year.

"We force our jingoism down your throat to keep you fat and stupid, you decide whether or not to still call the media 'liberal' "

If you want higher taxes by all means Obama is your man (already said he is rasing taxes for all who make 30,000 and over). I will not vote for a man who believes somehow people have a right to what others earn. Keep your hands out of other people's pockets.

He'll probably get all the welfare votes for sure, but please if you are on welfare kindly sit down and shut up and vote when you are back on your feet and contributing again.

EXACTLY shannon,
And Obama is Winning those too!

If the French love him, that's reason enough to vote for someone else.

Well, this is positive but there is still work to be done.

The Republicans are pushing the "Obama is out of touch" stuff. Yeah, the guy raised by a single mom who had to work his way through college and law school is out of touch. The guy who is the child of military royalty, who married the rich beer heiress, who owns half a dozen homes around the country…yeah, he is just like us.

Shannon has it right. Individual states count more than national polls. Be that as it may, neither of these two candidates is close enough to the roughly 50% of voters needed to win. The outcome of this election is far from determined. In fact, the real contest is just getting started. Stay tuned.

go read NYT article about I.R.I. (international republican institute),

mcshameless has led for 15 years.

while reading, try and remember the story is about you, the people of theis country, as much as about mcshameless.

Polls and surveys are only as accurate as the questions asked; tilt the questions one way and you get and positive viewpoint, tilt the same questions the other way, and you get a negative viewpoint.

Personally, I refuse to participate in polls when I get called, and I have been called several times by several pollsters.

In the end, polls should be taken with a crate, or two, of salt.

Steve, ( Hardcore Independent )

This is OUR time now and we will NOT be denied. Obama '08.

If you couldn't see a bump coming for Obama after his flawless trip abroad you must be blind.
Well done Barack. You make me proud to be an American again.

I can't believe there are so many out there who want their wallets emptier. They seem to think its only "others" who will be paying 60% of their wages to the tax man and not themselves. Oh, well, with the lose of jobs and their pension funds I guess they don't care as long as they have their HOPE.
I think some better read other stuff than what is written on the CNN comment page and believe campaign spin.

Go, Barack! You will be an amazing President!

I read the questions for the Fox news poll. Some of them were along the lines of "Do you think Senator McCain is more qualified to be President because he has a long and illustrious career in the Senate following his time as a POW and true patriot or do you think Senator Obama is more qualified to be President because he is only a one term Senator and many Americans believe he is Muslim?"

I'm exaggerating, but not by much.

Ahhhhhhh to run for President. First you must be fit, not trip over your words (Get good coach so we don't trip over our words like most normal people do) cough cough, go over seas make sure you are very high profile (Oh My, can visit the troops in Germany, cause my press can't come to, to show off how well I'm doing), Act like you're already the President.

Sorry people this man scares me to death.

It must be true people choose the floss over the gold.

No one even heard of this man before the run for president, doesn't that seem just a little strange?

Please people don't judge by skin color, it is time to move forward vote on issues NOT on skin color!!

GO OBAMA!!!

The Center for Media and Public Affairs at George Mason University, where researchers have tracked network news content for two decades, found that ABC, NBC and CBS were tougher on Obama than on Republican John McCain during the first six weeks of the general-election campaign.

You read it right: tougher on the Democrat.

During the evening news, the majority of statements from reporters and anchors on all three networks are neutral, the center found. And when network news people ventured opinions in recent weeks, 28% of the statements were positive for Obama and 72% negative.

Network reporting also tilted against McCain, but far less dramatically, with 43% of the statements positive and 57% negative, according to the Washington-based media center.

The entire World has already welcomed President Barack Obama; Americans have no right to choose the other way around. Go Obama 08!

This is good news for the country and for the troops. I voted for Bush in 2000 and 2004. He has let us down. Our economy is in shambles. He has completely mismanaged the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Where is bin Laden? He must be caught and brought to justice. Iraq is not a threat to the US anymore and we should get out immediately. We should invest in alternate energy sources and implement Boone Pickens plan to drive down the cost of energy. I don't think McCain will do any of this. Last week he said he wants to drill more and this week oil company executives and owners have contributed to his campaign. He wants to stay in Iraq without a plan for improving the situation and getting out of there. He has no plan to win against Alqaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Fox poll? It almost always gets results that somehow are in the Republican's favor. Of all the polls out there, we should always take the results of this self proclaimed "fair and balanced" entity with a grain of salt. Obama will win, and probably with a landslide. When 80% of the American people feel the country is heading in the wrong direction, I seriously doubt they want four more years of Bush disaster!

Obama is representing the United States in such a positive way. Finally someone we can be proud of.

OOOOOOOO Baaaaaaaamaaaaaaa!

Thank God! Hopefully this will be where he breaks away from the albino chimpmunk that talks like that guy from those mail in 'art school' commericals!

has there every been a pres who had the balls to talk about legalizing pot in this country and win the election come on now are you with me.polls come on lets talk polls.lets talk about all the issues. the innocents of the speech would earn that candidate alot of respect among americans.what about reporters they never ask the tough question.come on lets do this right lets see where they stand.somebody out there have some balls ask the ?and let there be polls.

GO TO REAL CLEAR POLITICS.COM

TODAY POLL..

OBAMA LEAD DOWN TO 3%

HIS TRIP WAS ONLY A BUMP

And we are really to believe a FOX News poll? Give me a @!!! break. What a JOKE!

Obama has been up by double-digits in previous polls. How can 2 points (from 4 points up to 6 points up) be considered a "big bump"?

Abstain or McCain

McCain..the so-called experienced military leader and patriot who claims to understand the workings of the militrary and to care about the soldiers and know how to fight a war…where was he when:
1.Rumsfeld sent the solidiers into Iraq with no plan on what to do after "shock and awe"?
2. the White House failed to equip the soliders, even to the point that their parents often had to buy and send in the proper equipment and where thousands and thousands of our soldiers came home maimed often beyond recognition in consequence of being so ill equipped?
3 when Walter Reed hospital failed them and their parents?
Read the book, Fiasco, and tell me what McCain did in all those years to improve the situaton..what was his contibution to much incompetence with the Bush White House often even overrode the military by lack of support of the troops…

The media are so obsessed with polls. Why not focus on how candidates are approaching substantive issues facing the country for once? Journalism in this country is beyond the pale.

Since B. Hussain Obama is running for the "President of the World" including the Middle East and Europeans, why bother CNN's Polls of Polls? The media is always right, isn't it? When polls show that McCain's number is parallel with Obamas, the media will say the pools are wrong. Conversely, when Obama's number is ahead only by 2 points, the media will say Obama is blowing McCain away. Which number is right, just let the media decides.

All I can say is that Obama is a phoney man, who is very good for selling cars. Americans are better to be aware of what you wish for electing Obama. It will be very scary!

"The latest Gallup poll also differs markedly from a hopeful Fox News poll released at the end of last week that showed the two presidential candidates only separated by 1 point."

fixed.

Polls are nothing more than a frigging lie. Polsters make polls say what it is they want the public to believe.
What counts is the number of people that cast votes on November 4th, then how the electoral college numbers tally from that nation wide vote.

America, the world is watching as you make the choice…to be respected once again or continue to have you wonderful citizens be ashamed to say " I am American" Many of my friends south of the Border claim to be Canadians when out in Europe and other countries. I don't have to be Black to see a future President who will look after all Americans. Please don't be bitter Democrats ( HRC supporters) Your time is now . Republicans , take stock of what is going on in your country …Bringing the war to an end will put more money in your pockets and to the undecided and Independents remember every vote counts ! What you do affects us in Canada!

God Bless America —–

Mccain is not american— he was not born in American. he should drop out of the race for president. McCain is an idiot.

I am cautiously optimistic about these polls but as everyone knows these polls can and will change in a minute. Let's wait until after the election on Nov. 4, 2008 and then hopefully celebrate the election of change at the polls.

I'm sorry but CNN's "poll of polls" is hopelessly outdated. Many of the polls are back from April (eg Indiana). RealClearPolitics.com has a much better average of polls.

Also, Obama leads McCain by 9 points (49 to 40) in Gallup's Tracking (three day rolling average)

Does it surprise anyone that Fox News Poll only shows a one point lead? Everyone knows how bias Fox News is.

Kevin July 28th, 2008 11:08 am ET

If he wasn't black, he'd be up by 25

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If he wasnt black he would have dropped out after Iowa..face facts..This election has become all about race which is sad..He may be a great speaker (when he uses a teleprompter) but other than that he is a man of absolutely no accomplishments whatsoever yet you libs cannot admit that there is not one thing he has done in the Senate or otherwise. He has spent his entire career running for office which is probably so he can cover up his worthlessness by never having to actually do any real work which would be scrutinized…Face it..This guy if elected will be a disaster for this country..I also dont feel a man who does nothing but trash the troops should have the nerve to try and become their commander in chief..I hope the military was good and insulted over his choice to not visit them in Germany but to go to the gym instead. If the real news would be reported it was because he couldnt have his whole entourage of press following him into the hospital and the event would not have been publicized enough to do him any good so he figures the heck with the troops..But you fools just keep supporting him..In the end he will turn out to be the big zero that I know he is..MCCAIN in 08 is the only choice!

Obama is an empty suit who makes many promises but doesn't show us how he is going to achieve them. On a rather non-partisan note, his followers (who sometimes seem like cult members) have pinned so many hopes and aspirations on Obama that he is going to fail to live up to their expectations no matter what he does. Let's hope he doesn't even get the chance.

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! people Obama is the only person we can vote for to solve this countries problems. obama 08

I usually add 4 to 5 points with Fox's poll, if it shows that a democrat is leading. And I deduct 4 to 5 points, if it shows that a republican is leading.
How can one believe this channel. look at the linup:
Hannity, Oreilly, Hume, wallace, and a bunch of other jokers.

National polls are worthless…swing state polls are the only thing that matters. When will you people finally figure out how our system of government works?

But what about Obama's hip?

Robert from Cali,
i'd hate to burst your bubble buddy, but Obama ended the primary season over Clinton's totals for over-all popular votes. those last 3 contests put him over the top, although he only won by a couple hundred thousand votes, which is very close; it's elected delegates (of which he won the majority - undisputed) and the Superdelegates, which he also won handily…. under some scrutiny, but hey… that's our system of election.. (for now). Thanks though!

OBAMA '08

Why isn't there any news broadcast about McShame's teeth falling out of his mouth on Thursday???

The only poll that will matter is the election. And Obama is going to win that one.

Why didn't the Left stream press comment on the rock concert, free beer and food lure in Berlin? They even showed a cheering crowd in Berlin that was at night and Obama wasn't even there but the implication was it was a crowd for his speech.
Why didn't they announce that Obama gave the press a copy of the note to the press and told them to publicize it, that he left at the wall in Israel.? And that was before they said a seminary student took it..
Nope, they only show us what they want us to see and not the whole picture.
Talk about cover ups!! Of course he had his media cheer leaders with him and what more could we expect.

McCain's "authority" image on National Security is a myth which he is milking to great ends. He and his campaign minions do know how to react and attack. Obama continues to show strong leadership; last week International relations, this week the economy by bringing together a distinguished bipartisan group to discuss the Nation's sagging economy. There are no rational comparisons between the two candidates and hopefully, the American people will stop voting against their better interests this time around and acknowledge Obama's intelligence and leadership.

Meantime, Senator Obama is in Washington today to discuss economic plans with: Warren Buffett and other well known ecomonomist and what did McCain doing today? Complain about Obama not supporting the "surge" Give it up McCain, surge is sooo yesterday. What are your plans for the economy? Hmn? Furthermore, he is now criticizing Russia for being autocracy? Yo! don't go there!

Definitely think that Obama's trip abroad has helped him and generated excitement internationally. The world is ready for unity and inspiration, and that is not won through war. I'm ready to sign on for Obama. I am a Hillary supporter and still hope that she can be included in the world stage.

This country is falling quickly and every true Christian knows why. This was all predicted, prophesized, in fact, that a man would come and fool the world into thinking he is the savior of the country and will talk of One World politics. It's been said this man will have the charm and charisma beyond any, and his appearance will appeal to everyone. The world will love him and fall at his feet. Beware America, you're about to fall because you're not smart enough or faithful enough to see evil when it stares you in the face.
I'm sure this will not get printed, because of CNN's liberal stance. But if it does get printed, it will be because you need to hear it.

If I hear the McCain camp take one more thing Obama has said out of context and twist it around to suit his needs, I think I am going to lose my lunch. And I mean lose it literally, because if people buy into McCain's insubstantive comments, I am no longer going to be able to afford lunch (McCain's policy is definately against my turkey sandwich and your ceasar salad). It is telling that the McCain camp knows that the only way they can beat Obama is by using these tactics. And many other people know this, too, and suspect Karl Rove will soon be entering the fray, publicly or not.

Kerry was double digit ahead of Bush in 2004 this time of year, where is kerry now? NOBAMA is losing support even from his own koolaid drinkers, he lied to them (FISA).

The biggest problem of DNC and NOBAMA are PUMA members. This group of people with at least over 2 million members in their coalition are SURGING. In 2000, Gore lost against Bush just a few votes, think of 17% lifelong democrats voting for John McCain, think of 25% lifelong democrats staying at home in November. The Democratic Party is now the majority in Congress, and they're USELESS; their favorable rating is lower than Bush.

o now mccains talking about the economy he should have been talking about the economy before he is such a G.W Bush twin.

Now what McPhony?

Don't forget that the cellphone generation are not included in the polls. They will vote overwhelmingly for Obama. I expect a 10-14 point win… say 52 - 40 with 8% to third party/independant candidates.

A Six point lead at this time is not a good sign for Obama. With the state of the economy, and the disenchantment with Republicans, the Democratic candidate should be enjoying a double digit lead.
McGovern, Dukakis, Mondale, and Kerry, the American People have rejected the "Left" now the "Left" have saddled the Democratic Party with another "Left" candidate.
If Obama does not win the Presidency, then either the Democratic Party throws off the yoke of the "Left" and becomes the Party of the People, for the People, and by the people, or we form another Party with those values.
The Republican Party, that is the Party, of and for the "Right"
While the Democratic Party, is the Party of and for the "Left".

NOBAMA!!

Obama is spend some bucks……. is this his way of making the most of donations and saving tax payer $ . Travel the world! God forbid when he gets ahold of the countries money

Obama is not the saviour and if he gets his way it looks like we will end up a "One World Org ." with one leader. And guess who wants that job?? I wonder how long before he has his own war going someplace?
I have no use for someone that wants to tuck their tails and run like a coward. But that is what the leaders of this country are getting to be.
I have family and lots of friends that are career military and many have done a lot of desert duty. thank God for them.

The people that keep saying that Obama drew a crowd in Europe of over 100,000 people are just wrong. A free concert drew the people and some got some American flags to wave.

The photo op and following commentaries were just what Obama wanted. It LOOKED like all of these Europeans were there for Obama, but they weren't.

Barr for president in '08!! For freedom and liberty!!

I agree that McCain will probably win once he has Romney as VP. CNN poll of pools is very selective and leaves out the big recent Rasmussen poll that shows McCain only 3 points behind now.

FORGET THIS DRIBBLE BY CNN.

GO READ NYT ARTICLE ABOUT "INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE" long headed by McShameless and his neo-con warmongering war-profitting buddies.

not that what they do is illegal, or any different from what most democrats and their buddies have been doing.

but that it tells the ETHOS of this nation.

Everyone else has Obama up 6 to 9 points, but Fox has it at a one point spread? Fair and balanced? Looks to me like they are lowballing it to bring the poll of polls numbers down, probably on instruction from the White House to do so.

The Obama lead is probably more than 6%, given that the groups who tend to be underrepresented in telephone polling favor Obama.

Why are so many Republicans harping on a story about John Edwards that so far is just hearsay from a couple National Enquirer "reporters?" Has the party fallen so far that they have to rely on the Enquirer? How pathetic that is.

National reporting messed up polls
the oregon "crowd"
Unmentioned in national reporting was the fact that Obama was preceded by a rare, 45-minute free concert by actual rock stars The Decemberists. The Portland-based band has drawn rave reviews from Rolling Stone magazine, which gave their 2005 album Picaresque four and a half stars (out of five), and another four and a half stars for 2007’s The Crane Wife.

the Germany Crowd
followed by a rock concert free beer and food

the Prayer at the prayer wall in jerusalem ( he has no shame NONE)

TWO NEWSPAPERS IN ISRAEL are publishing the truth about the prayer
..OBAMA gave it to the press according to the ISRAELI INSIDER http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Politics/13021.htm and at
HAARETZ.COM http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1005882.html

The note was released to the press before it was ever inserted into the wall , want to bet it was written by 300 advisors ??

McCain would do better to stop talking about Obama and start talking about himself. I'm for Obama but I can't stand seeing a man of his stature taking cheap shots and low blows all week. He could have used this time to talk about himself and what he wants to do. He is a great man with an outstanding resume', I just dont agree with his politics. I hope these numbers will shake him up and get him back on point. At least it will make an interesting election. Right now its starting to look like a man with vision (weather you agree with them or not) versus a grumpy old man. What a shame….

When the debates start me thinks the intelligent differences, issue differences, will shine like a new penny. McCane should be glad Obama campaign is a clean one. There's soooo much dirt that could be thrown at him and Cindy. Millions of bloggers have found it with back up facts.

OBAMA 08

Fox News is Fairer ,and more likely to reveal accurate details!

Here is a fact you can check out at the Federal Election Commission website http://www.fec.gov. Obama has raised more than three times the election funds that McCain has raised. What disturbs me is the large number of Obama donors making substantial contributions who list their occupation as "unemployed." Smells real bad to me.

All Obama needs is to show that he can have sound foreign policies since McCain does know anything about the economy. Given Obama last trip around the world, it has become clear that he (Obama) can make us pround. These are facts!

empty suit, Barak Obama. The guy has done nothing for Illinois since his election to the U.S. Senate and, in conjunction with Dick "retrospect' Durbin, Illinois has two of the most liberal, useless Senators in the entire 100 member chamber.

Barak Obama is a modern day William Jennings Bryan- little more, and a lot less.

Hopefully, peple are beginning to see that the only idea mccain has is to attack obama for his. mccain is pitiful.

Each party must run a canditate for president. The democrats ran Mondale and Ducakus when they knew there was no chance. The republicans did the same with Dole. With the republicans facing Bush backlash, I think McCain is just a GOP punt.

Interesting that neither can get a majority after all this coverage.
Maybe they aren't the besdt choices for their party afterall

Ha! McSame is going downhill from now on. First, the convention, then the debates on national television. Now THAT! im looking forward to. Just Imagine McSame going head-to-head with Obama on REAL issues…. Im going to have my popcorn ready and am going to make sure EVERYONE I know watches them. It's going to be HALARIOUS!!!! to see Bush try it for a third time. LMAOOOOOO

Polls are one thing. America waking up to the right candidate is another. Obama ran circles around McCain last week. McCain looked weak and desperate - all he could do is criticize (and go to a German sausage restaurant).

When will people understand that Obama is a socialist bent on social engineering and wealth re-distribution.

Is that all? One would think that wall to wall coverage coming from the three major networks' anchors accompanying him, he would be ahead more than a paltry six points! NOTE TO CANADIAN: It matters not where "Obama should PUT Hillary," he'll never get her supporters to vote for him.

Obama's ability to change his mind based on circumstances and adjust and be flexible is not the same as Flip Flopping. We have experienced 8 years of what it is like to have a leader who will NOT change his mind NO MATTER WHAT. Never admits a mistake, never takes common logic, science, information and uses it to improve his plan or change course. If Bush were walking towards the end of a cliff, and people kept telling him to stop, turn around, you are going the wrong way. He would say "no must stay the course" and he'd proceed to fall off that cliff. He HAS done just that and taken us all with him for 8 years. I'd rather have a leader who would not have so much pride and arrogance to admit he is wrong, or to change his mind on an issue when it is important or new experience or information yields to that. THAT shows leadership and intelligence.

Contrary to the (Republican) idea that Barack Obama was acting very presidential on the overseas trip… maybe it was that he was being TREATED as the next president.

I think Obama needs to be put in the toliet with the rest of his friends and backers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FLUSH, FLUSH, FLUSH

I find it difficult to believe that any real change can occur when we are limited to the current two parties who dominate Washington–and us.

Bob Barr 2008
Real change–that isn't guided by liberal or conservative special instersts–Just guided by common sense–and putting peoples liberty and freedom front and center in every policy discussion.

I don't buy into polls too much but I am impressed with how Obama handled his trip and is handling his campaign. He seems to get his people moving in the direction.

In 2000 I wanted McCain for Prez and since he has started his general election campaign this year I am not impressed with his ability to lead in a functional manner. He has lost my support.

I'm starting to get tired of neo cons acting as if California is this ill-legitimate step child of the USA. Keep in mind that we are the 7th strongest economy in the world, and that is without the rest of the states. So I ask you red states, what have you done lately for the betterment of the world?

Barack is going to win big! We all know that the polls are just a snap shot of what is really going on! Barack will debate McShame when the time is right - not on John Boys terms. John Boy promised he would not go negative - Flip flop? You bet! The ground swell and young voters wave will swell up and wash what little remains of the republican party away for many years! Remember when voting - R is for reverse and D is for Drive forward. Great economy during Democratic years and bad in republican, look at where we are at now!

Good job to Barack Obama and his wonderful ability to make me feel hopeful and more safe. If we do not elect this Obama our President we only have ourselves to blame. I do not want four more years of McSame. I have felt like for the last 8 years I have lead myself , and if that's the case why have elections at all.

Obama, pick Hillary for veep and you two can win!

Obama/Hillar 08!

On an individual level, polls don't matter or tell you a whole lot, they are only a snapshot of who was polled. However, the TREND in all the polling that's been done does show two important things:

a) Obama has had a consistent lead since taking the nomination.

b) When McCain gains on Obama, it's typically b/c Obama's numbers drop, not because McCain's increase.

Lila i love the sponge bob adaptation!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cnn,no body believes your fabricated polls-throughout this campaign ,you have shown polls with Obama leading only to have Hillary beat the tar out of him. No one believes your propaganda- Puma is going to make sure the DNC takes another look at Hillary Clinton,because she really won the Primary. Super-delegaates should be changing their minds daily and shifting to Hillary,due to the fact that the Rev Wright and Father Pfleger issues did make a difference. Obama can't make up his mind if he is running for President or his own "Brave New World" . The man has absolutely no experience. But back to your polls….I truly believe that CNN manipulates these supposed polls,to give everyone the idea,that everyone else is doing, so in so! Its that "join the crowd", message,you are trying to sway voters with,and it won't work! Americans are smarter than that,and we see right through it. PUMA's Unite!!! Get Hillary back in the running,or vote for McCain.

Oh my gosh Kerry was up even after all polls closed.This is the media hollywood movie Obama crazed press.McCain will win in 08.Obama will go on to start a very successfull chain of used car dealerships.He is the best at tell you what you want to hear and never answer questions honestly.Heck who cares what color a person is this is America and you either have money are you dont.We are all just different shades of green for money.Obama is wanting to put every lazy good for nothing on welfare so the govt can have excuse to tax us to death.And i dare someone to call McCain a racist just pull up a family photo of his whole family.

What a big boost!!!!!!! My goodness, I would be ashamed to brag about a bounce that small. He is so wonderful according to the Kool aid drinkers that he should have at least a 25% advantage. Shame. What a jerk and also his followers. Be sure and done print this.

Mr McCain what about economy—the surge worked..what about foreclosures?–the surge worked? what about healthcare–the surge worked? Iraq, Gas, unemployment–the surge worked…
Surge….Surge…surge….McDumb….

The surge is working the surge is working the surge the surge the surge for ever and ever……….till november. by the time granpa finishes his surge musical it will be 5th November then he will realise that actual there was more to talk about other than the surge. he is so convinced by the surge that he believes all he has to do is play the surge musical and all will be fine.

Great news, but polls don't always convert into votes.

I'm still concerned with voter registration purges the GOP is sponsoring in Colorado, New Mexico and Indiana which are aimed at denying minority voters their rights. They already pulled it off in Florida in 2000 and Ohio in 2004.

To 'The Canadian'

One has to be president first in order to nominate someone for a Supreme Court Justice.

It seems McCain's #1 issue is Obama.

Although I like the fact that Obama has restored his lead in the polls. It is much too early to take the polls seriously. Once the two candidates debate and if Obama performs well, then his lead will grow dramatically. Being up in the polls gives Obama the advantage as far as selecting the style of the debates and the number of debates. McCain will have to perform well in the debates or it will be over for him. If I were Obama, then I would select the debate style that he is most comfortable with and force McCain to have to debate him in that format.

Fox News leaning Republican? You don't say!

I recevied a disturbing letter from a friend of mine who is stationed at the post that Obama visited in "the war zone", and other than his "pub basketball" pictures for politics, he did no handshaking or interaction with any troops on the ground - you would think a presidential candidate would interact with the soldiers giving him the right to run for President - makes me wonder what he really will be like as a President. Other soldiers over there said the same thing to me, so I know now who I will not vote for.

I'm surprised that Obama is this far ahead with the mainstream media including CNN running the newest inaccurate, misleading ad by McCain unchallenged and treating it as factual.

Obama has had more coverage with research showing that at least two thirds of it being negative. Please do voters a service and give the same coverage and scutiny to McCain.

To the person who says McCain is a bumbler - how many times has Obama been inaccurate inc his "we've been in 57 States" he stated on Nat'l TV in 2006. Or he accepted Pres Candidacy at LIncoln's hometown of Springfiled Il - LIncoln was born in Kentucky and lived younger years in Indiana. AND OBAMA GRADUATED FROM HARVARD? I can go on and on but why - he needs more time in life to lead anyone.
Harmon Jones
Pa

OK - so Hussein is up in the polls - even the NY Times noted that European leaders are now questioning what the man stands for - what his real positions are. Yea he lloks god, he sounds good. The problem is that when he speaks he does so in ways that can mean anything the listener wants to hear.

It's hard for me to imagine that, after the debacle of the bush years, anyone actually intend to vote for McCain!! What a twisted perspective on what would be good for this country. Obama's lead should already indicate a landslide.

Can't wait to get the Neocon traitors out of the top policy making positions of the federal government. Your control of American foreign policy is over AIPAC! We finally have someone that will put the best interests of THIS country FIRST!

watch the net work meter go up every time you mention polls.question for the networks just who side are you on.i bet there is more dislike among each other in that studio than you can shake a stick at this time of year and the bad thing about it is you all have to suck it up and take it home with you.i would bet you all hate your jobs this time of year.

In the unlikely event that McCain is elected, I guess all the lefties could move to Venezuela or Belarus!!!!!!!!!!

We don't need another war! Go Obama!

I love it. Looks like the liberal media is going to be successful in dictating the outcome of this election.

Wonderful! People are finally getting the message! Now all we need is to start the debates. After Barack takes off his gloves and verbally beats that old man to a pulp it will all be over.

If McCain wasn't white, he'd be down by 25.

when american journalist get wind that obama authorized his prayer from the wall be published, they will drop again, what a faker

Will Media Report Concert Before Obama's Berlin Speech?

Remember back in May when media gushed and fawned over a huge crowd in Portland, Oregon — supposedly gathered to hear the words of Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama — but chose not to report the free concert given before his speech?

Well, it has been learned that before the presumptive Democrat nominee spoke to a crowd in Berlin Thursday, two popular German acts — reggae artist Patrice and rock band Reamonn — entertained the gathering audience.

Will media report this tonight, or just gush and fawn over the huge crowd again?

While you ponder, here's what was reported by Spiegel Online moments ago (h/t Hot Air and Gateway):

++ Pop Concert for Obama Fans ++
6:33 p.m.: The tens of thousands of Obama fans are being entertained as they await the senator. The reggae musician Patrice kicked things off, followed by the rock band Reamonn.

I'm sure this will be part of ALL media reports concerning this speech…not!

What fun would the whole thing be if McCain didn't think he had a chance of actually winning?

Of course Obama is up by 6. That's what happens when all of the coverage of this election by teh major news outlets is slanted. But before all of you start complaining look at this last trip. CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS all sent reporters with Obama. How many reporters went with McCain on any of his trips.

It is OBVIOUS that Obama is the better candidate than McCain. Anyone who truly thinks McCain will make a good president needs to have their head examined.

Hey John McCain, what did Obama's fingers say to your face?
SLAP!

These polls are like my diet yo yo…………….. I getting dizzy

If the Media Party Candidate, Barack Obama wins, I hope all those journalist and TV pundits that financially contributed to his campaign and promoted him unashamedly through some of the most biased reporting this country has ever seen, that those same journalist and TV pundits stand up to share in the blame should his presidency fall on its face and we dig ourselves into a deeper hole. Such is the proce to payf for electing an unqualified in exprienced person to the most powerful position on earth .. God help us!

What is REALLY wrong with all of these polls???

It's not just a two way race. What happens when you add the Green and Libertarian candidates? Obama is up by double digits.

I expect his lead to Skyrocket once his VP is announced, most likely someone from the South.

I think Obama should put Hilary in in a Supreme Court Judge position, that would help satisfy her PUMA followers and give them another reason to want to vote Obama to help her.

Polls are easy to participate in, they call you.

Voting requires people to get off the couch.

McCain will win, which I am not ecstatic about, but he's better than welfare plan Obama.

with all the money spent and all the attention to fine detail and appearence spent, you'd think he'd done better than this…..
he will not win…..america doesn't care what the germans think
about obama. we care about our country and who can be the best
leader…..it's not obama.

Fox Network is watched by die hard neo-con republicans only. If a fox poll shows Obama edge by 1%, then god only can help McBush because he is loosing support in his own backyard.

8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Polls, What a joke. anyone that listens to polls in either direction needs help. It would be nice if we had a good candidate this time around. Either way the American people are in big trouble. The most we can hope for is only a single term from either of these jokers. It would be nice if the press would let the American people vote for themselves instead of constantly telling us what to think and who is the better candidate. Can we please get some in depth details on the issues and what the candidates plan on doing to help the people. I have researched both as much as I can and there are no answers from either camp.

Hatred and fear got us GWB for 8 years.

Get rid of your hate and fear. Take back your country.

Obama '08

Good luck on your trip, McConservative!!!

BTW - No Waffle House in Europe.

Anyone here who believes that polls don't matter are seriously deluding themselves. A correctly done poll is an excellent barometer of national perceptions. There are always charges that "Poll A" must have only been done in this part of the country or that region, usually made by those who disagree with the results.
The best tool is too check the results of multiple polls, done by multiple agencies. You can get a good idea of the overall consensus, as well as track the positive or negative trends.
I admit i am an Obama supporter and i believe he is polling better than McCain at this point. What I worry about is that he is not decimating McCain. Considering the economic woes, the banking collapses, $4.oo gas, the Iraq/Afghan wars, etc, the oppossing party candidate SHOULD be far ahead of the ruling party one.

I agree, polls don't matter because its a dynamic polling situation, knew people are added into the pool, others change their mind or are taken out. But to all the people who say that they are not accurate, for the current time, please study statistics. Gallup is very reliable for a current snapshot of the situation. But external situations can change at any moment.

Maybe this will show the nasty, old, lying hypocrite mcsame, that all the negative attacks won't help him. Maybe, just maybe, this country has wised up, has gotten really sick and tired of the same old, same old politics as usual, of the nasty Republican karl rove kind of politics that mcsame is utilizing, maybe this country is tired of living in "fear" like we have been over the last horrible 8 years with this corrupt administration. Maybe this country is ready for some POSITIVE CHANGE! Maybe this country is daring to HOPE again! NO! TO MCSAME
OBAMA YES,YES, YES WE CAN!!!!!

McCain and his cronies are a danger to America and the world. Bush administration is now "talking" to Iran after the suggestions of Obama. McCain finally see "timetable" for Iraq. McCain needs to retire gracefully. Only enemies of America will love to have McCain as President. Vote for McCain for a worse global future. Smart as Obama is, it will not be easy to stop the decline of the US.

A whinner versus a winner. I bet the polls are even higher than what they claim. Obama is already a president.
While the sitting president is idoing nothing for economy and McCain is resting and bashing, Obama is holding economic discussions.
He doesn't need job training nor apprencticeship, he can teach others on foreign issues, national security, economy, health care, education, race relations and fostering alliances. You name it he can do it.
Americans are very fortune for having this man as their future President.
Folks-tell this charismatic leader to take truly deserved rest & relaxation for a week. Happy Birthday Obama on August 4.

Strange coincidence that the Fox poll has them virtually tied.

After 7.5 years of Bush-Republican lies and greed and war and a pathetic economy, how could any American with common sense vote for a Republican?

Go Obama. We do not want another 4 years of Bush.

Did anybody ever stop to think that maybe they (media, Republicans) want O to win? To usher in the NWO (New World Order). He seems to be very interested in forming "partnerships" and so forth…Charismatic, good looks, well spoken are all attributes of a world deceiver. How else can you explain such an inept and pathetic campaign from McCain? We are in for dark times children.

Guess what? Obama is ahead of John McCain in Arizona! If McCain can't hold his own state (I live there, and my wife and I are voting for Obama), then he might as well fold up his tent.

Polls don't matter as long as Diebold is running the voting machines. The last two elecetions were rigged and there's nothing going on to convince me that it won't happen again.

I fear, for my children, what kind of shape this country will be in after Mcbush gets to trash it for another 4-8 years.

Why is Obama overseas, when he doesnt have a snowballs chance in hell getting elected the first black to the oval office in this country made up of an overwhelming percentage of white people? I think this is another ploy from the far left liberal news organizations, and Hollywooders………..

Rasmussen has him up by only 3 points during the same time period as Gallup. Realclearpolitics.com gives Obama a 4.7% average lead.

Don't blame Fox News for Obama's poor lead - blame the voters! Shame on them for not wanting to drink the Obama Kool-Aid!

800 or 1500 people don't give us a good picture folks.
It's for TV ratings these Polls and the Pundits are fun to watch for a joke.
James C
Madison, Wi

The reason we should care what 'foreigners' think is that in a global war against terrorism more 'foreigners' helping means less 'Americans' and in turn this usually yields more 'victories'
Obama in 08

It's all about the electoral college, not the popular vote. Throw out the heavily populated Democratic states of California, Illinois, and New York and you'll get a much better view of where this election really stands. Remember George W. didn't win the above states nor the popular vote, but won the presidency in 2000 because of the electoral college. It's still a race and will be to the end. The hoopla of Obama's European visit will all be forgotten in three months. It's going to come down to the substance of the upcoming debates. Substance and not oratory skills.

CNN LET'S JUST PUSH OBAMA RIGHT ON OVER THE TOP. THEN YOU'LL HAVE YOUR MAN.

I wish they would put the real poll up on this site. Everyone knows McCain will win this!

McCain will make a comeback if the Dalai Lama accepts his offer and becomes his vice-president. If he wasn't too put off by McCain's telling him how much he admired his paintings of the melting clock faces.

obama 08 …..

i love my 72 year old grandpa, but i wouldnt want him running my life, let alone my country. so when corporate america( big buisness republcians) stop pushing employees out in their 60s, then i will consider someone much older to run my country….but that wont ever happen, lol.. its like big buisness wants their cake and to eat it too.

obama, the only obvious choice for so many reasons

WE can go it alone, the "Cowboy mentality" that personifies the Bush administration after October 2002. Or we can look at the following:

With barely disguised ardor, Barack Obama’s potential colleagues on the international stage embraced him this week with a gusto that seemed out of place in the staid world of diplomacy.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy deemed Obama “my pal,” and boasted to a reporter that he always believed the Illinois senator would beat Hillary Rodham Clinton.

In Jordan, meanwhile, King Abdullah II showed off his fast car to Obama, personally speeding him to the airport from behind the wheel of a Mercedes.

And in Israel, President Shimon Peres proclaimed “high regard” for Obama and his belief that “the future belongs to the young,” a point that would seem to exclude 71-year-old Republican nominee John McCain.

Leaders throughout the Middle East and Europe seemed to fawn over Obama — expressing the sort of acute admiration that one has for another, as though wishing to be him.

I'd rather we have strong relations with our forieng heads of state so that we have friends to rely on. Just a thought.

That's a 'big bump'? Considering what Bush has done to this country that is barely a lead.

Obama's trip to Europe shows his speeches are full of crap; won't work on the American people!
His opposition to drilling will seal his fate!

You people need help. Why would you vote for someone who wants to (in his own words) "Bom Bom" Iran? If elected president John McCain will start World War III. You think the economy is bad now. Wait till John starts yet another war that we can't afford. Say goodbye to any hopes of affordable healthcare, housing or education!

Well, this should transfer into an influx of donations for the senator from Ill