Comments on: Poll shows Obama's trip didn't change race

By: Dave,Harrisburg PA.

Dave,Harrisburg PA. — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:23:45 +0000

will the world or Americans decide the next president of the United States? In my opinion it is Americans,right? so why taking polls based on Senator Obama's trip overseas.? it is not necessarily.

Obama 2008!!

By: aware

aware — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:07:56 +0000

Senator McCain will be the next president of the USA because he is more trustworthy than the arrogant, obfuscating Obama! This is not the time to roll the dice on an audacious novice.

And, Obama will never choose the only VP that might give him a chance. It is hilarious!

America, it is our time to vote for an American hero with the character, experience, integrity, wisdom, knowledge, judgment and gravitas to be president.

By: kelly WI

kelly WI — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:05:39 +0000

Obamas cockiness is getting too extreme. Sorry, but he is not the king of the world.

By: BROOKLYN

BROOKLYN — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:01:01 +0000

Change the race?
His trip was a traveling circus joke...

No more politics as usual? Thats a laugh.

By: Monica for Obama in Indiana

Monica for Obama in Indiana — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:55:50 +0000

Who cares everyone knows polls lie.

CNN, why didn't you write and show the nice song that was written for Senator Kennedy.

By: bj

bj — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:52:18 +0000

To voice of reason:
I think you may be surprised at how many people support McCain and don't support Obama. It's not politically correct to speak out in public against Obama because he's "black", but over the phone, or particularly in a voting booth people are going to vote their conscsious
and that means disaster for Obama.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:48:24 +0000

The polls are nothing but biased media – who spend their life bashing Sen. Obama. The p ublic won't forget what the media has done or the organizations who own them.

By: TheTruthHurts

TheTruthHurts — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:46:23 +0000

And it shouldn't change the race. Whatever idiots who thought he would go over there and make a fool of himself had to be a small subset of voters. I'm hopeful that people will study the candidates, the needs of this country and make a choice.

McCain 2000 would have made an interesting choice. McCain 2008 makes this too easy in my book.

By: Scott L

Scott L — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:44:52 +0000

Obama is learning that Americans are not stupid. Parlor tricks and waving his hand every time he speaks won't win him the presidency. Mark my words Dems, you have made a fatal mistake anointing him. Superdelegates may still override this arrogant loser.

By: PUMA 4 HILL

PUMA 4 HILL — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:37:51 +0000

Why would it change the race? Obama is ACTING as if he's the symbol of CHANGE and of America's Hope. I've been saying all along.... no beef on his buns.

Where's the Beef Obama?
NO BEEF, NOBAMA.

By: Tennisguypitt

Tennisguypitt — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:37:31 +0000

Polls don't mean anything, CNN.

Wait until November, please.

By: AK in LA

AK in LA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:34:18 +0000

Sorry to break the news, but almost half of the people in the US do not want Obama and want to vote for McCain. Obama supporters should come out of denial. He's got to convince the undecided voters to vote for him. Plain and simple. He just hasn't and in my opinion (including myself) hasn't tried. My advice is stop spending so much time blogging here and blaming the pollsters and get out and work for the vote. A Democratic victory is just not a sure thing this year.

By: steve

steve — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:33:06 +0000

For those of you who think the media is attacking Obama you're dead wrong. He receives more positive media attention than any current politician I can recall. CNN won't print this.

By: RJ, CA

RJ, CA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:17:16 +0000

Surprise, surprise!

The AOl Straw Poll – REAL people voting REALTIME: July-21-28: 211,993 total votes cast: , McCain 66%, Obama 34%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANNOY THE LIBERALS
Work - Succeed - Be Happy!

By: Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon

Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:16:28 +0000

It's the economy, stupid.

OBAMA 08

By: Aunt

Aunt — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:13 +0000

CNN Keeps The Same Old Story Line. Ok We heard this hundreds of times!
Bored CNN.

By: obama is unfit to be president of this country

obama is unfit to be president of this country — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:13:03 +0000

obama is a disgrace.

By: GERRY

GERRY — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:13:02 +0000

IT SHOULDN'T HAVE CHANGED THE POLLS, THIS SHOULD PROVE THAT HIS TRIP WAS NOT POLITICALLY MOTIVATED,
HIS TRIP SHOULD HAVE PROVED TO EVERYONE WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT HE IS WELL RESPECTED BY LADERS AND FOREIGN CITIZENS AROUND THE WORLD. HE IS THE PERSON THAT WILL BRING RESPECT BACK TO THE OVAL OFFICE AND GAIN CONFIDENCE BACK TO NOT ONLT PEOPLE HERE AT HOME BUT AROUND THE WORLD. YOU DID US PROUD SENATOR OBAMA.

By: sue calgary

sue calgary — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:10:11 +0000

Polls mean nothing! The true question is whether Americans are ready for an African American President. A lot of people don't want to voice this opinion beacause it may not be " politically correct" and there are those who would like to believe that the "race issue" is almost a non-issue" in America. Well, this will be the clear test of where America stands today on race. It is glaring to me at least that Obama is the better candidate- more dynamic, better ideas, fresh ideas, obviously not perfect but a lot more to offer both domestically and internationally than McCain will ever have! Forget about the polls. November will tell the story. The eyes of the world are watching!

By: Dani

Dani — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:07:26 +0000

how is 51-44 close?

By: deroy

deroy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:05:47 +0000

there are too many questions about obama. he seems unsafe and very inexperienced.

what on his resume prepares him for president?

By: Priscilla for Obama

Priscilla for Obama — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:38 +0000

It doesn't matter what the poles show, Obama has shown that he can govern our country. We believe in you Obama and America is ready for change. Yes We Can!!!

By: aaa

aaa — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:58:47 +0000

it shows world loves him and it will effect

By: vic nashville,Tn

vic nashville,Tn — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:55:19 +0000

Thanks to CBS,NBC and abc

By: Me Here

Me Here — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:54:22 +0000

Lisa, wake up. Hillary doesn't even want to be VP.

Study the issues and make your vote based on those, not because you're still upset over something that's been over and done with for quite some time now. Even Hillary is supporting Barack, why won't you?

By: Debby, NJ

Debby, NJ — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:53:34 +0000

Duh,Didn't Obama say this ?
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

By: mmd

mmd — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:50:53 +0000

CNN who are you polling, lou Dobbs and Dana Bash. Poor Mcsame thinks the war is in Flagstaff. Give me a break, what has Mcsame done or said of an factual sustance lately that has to do with anything that involves the 21th century. He is sad, and the only reason that anybody could have any faith in his saneness of ability is because you and other news org. cover up for him. God help us if he gets in office.

By: Anna, Atlanta

Anna, Atlanta — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:49:03 +0000

Agreed, Lisa.
its a landslide with Hillary on the ticket.

Actually Brian, it might have helped Obama if he visited the wounded troops, not just those who were healthy enough to pose for pictures!
Its documented. he could not have planned the trip without the permission of the Pentagon, and he had permission if no cameras.

That was a Goof that made no sense, and those cameras he took to Europe could not stop there. They had to follow him to the gym instead. NICE impression!

there was one cameraman following McCain around in th States: he didnt see any goofs.

By: Not McDrain

Not McDrain — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:49:00 +0000

I don't believe the polls anymore. This political season has been a boon to the cable news networks. They'll keep stirring the pot so we think it's close. Yeah, I know we got Dubya twice but this race is over and it's been over for a long time.
Vote Hope!!!

By: Chris from NY

Chris from NY — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:45:46 +0000

The media is bent on manupulating the polls to make it seem like Obama is not doing well. But we his supporters know he is doing much better than the media will like to admit. We will keep doing what we're doing while the media continues to do what it needs to do to get ratings. November will show them what we already know. I remeber what happened in the North Carolina primaries. Pundits and their polls predicted Obama may win NC by a small margin or even lose it to Hillary. They were in for a rude awakening and suprise of their lives. It will happen again in November.

By: Kirk Cunningham

Kirk Cunningham — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:42:04 +0000

PS: the headline of this article implies "no change" in the race. in fact, ther was a 2 percentage point increase in Obama's lead...more than Bush beat Kerry by in 2004. The headline should read "small improvement" in the race to be more accurate. Sloppy reporting CNN.

By: OBAMA Supporter all the way

OBAMA Supporter all the way — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:41:23 +0000

I don't agree. It has changed how people see him for the better.

They need to ask why McCain can't draw a crowd of people. Who wants a president no one wants to listen to and who doesn't listen to us?

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:38:52 +0000

Dream on Lisa, it ain't gonna happen, and frankly Obama don't need your vote, as if you really mattered, you my dear is a loud mouth full of nothing but hot stale air.

By: Kirk Cunningham

Kirk Cunningham — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:37:17 +0000

This write-up of the CNN survey is REDICULOUS...if you read the entire survey, Obama wins on the economy, taxes, jobs, healthcare and gas prices...and these aren't even mentioned in the article!!!

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:36:40 +0000

The media needs to learn to stop playing with the numbers. They talk about a 51-44 lead as if it's insignificant. A 51-44 victory in November would translate into roughly a 275 electoral vote victory. Seven points sounds more dramatic, but the race is won by the electoral college, and that poll shows Obama with a commanding lead.

By: Democrats for the white house

Democrats for the white house — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:22:27 +0000

Because some americans refused to admit McCain really has no more FP experience than Obama. Now McCain knows how to catch Bin-Laden, well Johnny america sure could have used your expertise on his capture about 7 years ago. He knows how to win wars well Johnny the vietnam was was a no winner,because america entered it for the same reason we entered Iraq for an unwinable money making situation!!!!!!!!!

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:18:37 +0000

Lisa,

You can say whatever you want. Hillary will never never be on the ticket.

I reject that to ever happen.

Sorry

By: ran

ran — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:17:44 +0000

who are these people who get polled.i have never been polled. put the # of people polled and where they are from and not say most of americans. be objective cnn if you can

By: LIBERAL-WV

LIBERAL-WV — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:16:45 +0000

According to the poll, Obama's lead over McCain inreased from 5 to 7 points, yet this CNN headline states that Obama's lead remains unchanged. CNN has recently been releasing polls that show McCain to be better off than he actually is. To get a true reflection of where this race ACTUALLY stands, I encourage everyone to check out fivethirtyeight.com or electoral-vote.com.CNN is starting to look a whole lot like FAUX NEWS! OBAMA 2008 and 2012!!!!!!!

By: doob

doob — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:11:14 +0000

I did my own little poll and Obama was ahead by 100. This McSame guy is one scary dude.

By: Once a Obama Supporter

Once a Obama Supporter — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:10:03 +0000

People have noticed that Obama says ‘Yes, we can’ but all his policies towards energy independence lead to ‘No, we can’t’.
1) No new nuclear energy
2) No coal mining (even when US coal reserves are more than oil reserves in any part of the world, please look at statistics)
3) No lower taxes
4) He hasn’t said of any solution to raise the value of dollar.

So basically Obama;s ‘Yes we can’ = No, we can’t’

Young people who are following him as a Pied Pier need to know this. He is not the president for us when the country is in recession. He may be good but he needs more experince.

By: Another Republican voting for Obama

Another Republican voting for Obama — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:08:05 +0000

The Republican Party under the rule of George Bush and Dick Cheney will say anything to get the American people to believe that opening enviromentally sensitive land will bring down gas prices.

The real plan is to get as much land freed up for the big oil companies before George Bush and Dick Cheney leave office.

So what the latest polls are saying is that we have a bunch of naive Americans willing to believe the lies coming from the Republican party. Haven't they fooled us enough? How much more of beating can we take?

By: Tara

Tara — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:07:49 +0000

It didn't change the race because that was not his INTENTION. He went to learn and meet with leaders from the world, not to gain votes. He's already won the hearts and votes of millions of voters!

By: Chut Pata

Chut Pata — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:06:57 +0000

Good! He was afraid that his poularity will dip during this time because he is away talking about internation matters rather than being home and talk about domestic problems like gas, housing, and jobs.

Good news for Obama.

By: A Voter for Intelligence/Honesty in Govt

A Voter for Intelligence/Honesty in Govt — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:06:34 +0000

He was up 5 in June and now he is up 7 and it didn't change.? Silly as these polls are, how many percents do Presidents usually win by??

New polls have Obama up 9 in both Wasgiungton and Pennsylvania!!

By: wiser

wiser — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:05:11 +0000

Senator Obama has only celebrity to offer America. What has he done? What are his accomplishments?

Americans will not be fooled by an adoring press. We will not support someone with so little experience. The press can keep pushing Senator Obama on us but the voters will not elect him. We are not electing an American Idol. We are electing a president, which is more than a popularity contest.

We will choose experience, judgment, and a genuine war hero over a zero every time!

Democrats for McCain!

By: jimntat

jimntat — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:03:43 +0000

Well, Lisa, my dear. If it IS Hillary, no vote from me, so I guess that evens it out!

By: Patrick M

Patrick M — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:02:50 +0000

I don't trust these polls.

By: Another Republican voting for Obama

Another Republican voting for Obama — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:02:42 +0000

Experience is only as good as it's possessor Incompetent people have so called "experience" Idiots have so called "experience" Criminals have so called "experience" Liars have so called "experience" Cheaters have so called "experience" Experience is only as good as it's possessor

By: Sick of Republican Tactics!

Sick of Republican Tactics! — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:02:01 +0000

Hellooooo! Would somebody please tell me exactly what qualified McSame to be an expert on foreign policy???? Being captured during a failed war (Vietnam) and enduring mistreatment (not having a choice in the matter), and having the same, poor judgement to enter the U.S. into an unnecessary war with Iraq, instead of Afganistan, does not qualify anyone to be president.

Being a (very old) ex-prisoner of war does not give anyone the qualification, nor good judgement, to be president! If anything, they may have possible mental problems!