Comments on: McCain narrows Obama's lead in key states

By: Shannon Shiflett

Shannon Shiflett — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:07:21 +0000

Attention Corporate-Owned Media:
Enough with the polls already! The only poll that matters will be on Nov. 11. Besides, we don't trust your unreliable and manipulated polling numbers anyway. Stick to the issues. Why don't you drop the polling crap and start carrying the egregious mistakes of McSame????

By: TL

TL — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:07:14 +0000

Please keep in mind that a large percentage of his voters demographics do not participate in polls.

By: DONE WITH THE DEMS

DONE WITH THE DEMS — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:07:05 +0000

HES CATCHING UP, GUESS EVERYONE ISNT GETTING ALL WARM AND FUZZY, REGUARDING OBAMA. I AM NOT A MCCAIN SUPPORTER BUT I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA, MORE THAN LIKELY I WILL CONTINUE TO VOTE SEN CLINTON AS A WRITE IN. .

By: Carol - Litchfield CT

Carol - Litchfield CT — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:06:49 +0000

It's looking like – Senator McCain, a WRITE-IN, or the "third party candadate ! WOW !

By: Bernard Hussein Montgomery

Bernard Hussein Montgomery — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:06:46 +0000

The fact that Obama is ahead in Republican States such as Florida and Ohio is actually good news for Obama, it's funny how the media (CNN) tries to spend this as some type of warning of bad news for Obama, you guys tickle me pink.

By: LAM

LAM — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:06:45 +0000

It appears that it may be too much to ask of Americans to wake up and smell the disaster that will be McSame/Worse.

By: David, Silver Spring, MD

David, Silver Spring, MD — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:06:23 +0000

Yes, Obama has "enjoyed a wave of intense media coverage surrounding his trip abroad." The newspapers have been full of headlines like, "McCain Rips Obama Over Berlin Speech," and "McCain Attacks Obama's Refusal to Visit Troops in Germany." Let's face it, the media likes two things above all else during elections: 1) close races, and 2) easy stories. When the McCain camp comes out with some crazy accusation like "Obama's not for America." the news media has a full week's worth of coverage lined up: Monday: full coverage of the accusation, Tuesday: full coverage of Obama's response, Wednesday: polls showing what effect the accusation has had, Thursday: an investigation or analysis of the substance of the accusation, and finally Friday: a report on media coverage of the accusation. Media uses polls not to report on public opinion, but to guide which way their coverage has to go to keep the race tight.

By: Joealbanyny

Joealbanyny — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:06:21 +0000

Hi,

Well, It's about time Americans opened their eyes and dump Obama.
He's all talk and flash and no substance or EXPERIENCE. McCain will beat him soundly in the election. GO McCain!!!

By: ExDem

ExDem — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:06:13 +0000

John McCain has my vote. I would never support BO, a candidate that holds dual citizenship with Indonesia, who has such a mysterious and unknown background. Obama is simply not qualified and American needs to know more about his background. Why did he go to Pakistan in 1981 and not tell anyone about this in any interviews?

By: JB

JB — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:05:57 +0000

This is due to Obama wanting to cover illegal aliens under his health care plan. He may deny it, but then continues to add them in his count under his plan. This is true, I have done enough research. This is one of those situations where he denies something, knowing he is not "lying" just not telling the truth.

And also because he is now backing down on his "absolute timetable" in Iraq.

It will be interesting to see what happens when he chooses someone other than Hillary. This thing may get alot tighter if the PUMA's follow thru with their threats.

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:05:55 +0000

Never mind the fact that you same news people said these three states would be hard for Obama to win since he lost them in the primary. Yet he has leads in all three. Interesting how terrible you all are. Way to make a mockery of the presidential race and turn it into a reality TV show so you can put a little extra cash in your pocket.

By: Wes

Wes — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:05:51 +0000

What the heck are people thinking? McCain? Are you freaking kidding me?! Do you want sound environmental policies or policies that destroy the environment even more? Do you want courts that favor citizens or that favor corporations? Do you want health care for everyone or health care for a few? Do you want to be loved by our allies abroad or merely tolerated by them? Do want an end to the war in Iraq or perpetual war there? And I'm talking to you PUMA's! I voted for Hillary. I would have loved to have seen her become president. But I loved Hillary (and still love her) BECAUSE of her stance on these issues! She's not going to be the nominee, so I've moved on because these issues are still important to me. And, PUMA's, stop including me in your "Hillary's-18million-supporters" talk. The majority of us, Hillary supporters, have turned our attention to Obama (I've seen a couple of polls that indicate around 60% of us). So, here's some math: 18million - 10.8 million - however many Rush Limbaugh fans voted for her in certain states = probably only around 6.5 million of you. Get on board, already!

By: Denise Groves

Denise Groves — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:05:37 +0000

if mccain is so "experienced," why can he not close the deal? if mccain is so well known, why can he not close the deal? why is he always trailing? why can he not get above the early 40's in the polls?
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

By: Neb

Neb — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:05:02 +0000

While things are narrower this shows that Obama's continued heavy spending in Florida has been an interesting resource allocation. If he forces McCain to spend money there to shore himself up or pick Christ for a running mate he will have succeeded in putting McCain on a big defensive position before Labor Day. Obama's ads have not been in as heavy a rotation in Ohio as Florida. Once McCain is pinned down a bit in Florida expect Obama to do what is needed to tie the economy and Bush around McCain and go back to widening these gaps.

By: Moderate Republican Supporting Obama

Moderate Republican Supporting Obama — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:05:00 +0000

Obama must do more to explicitly and plainly point out the differences between him and McCain. It is clear that the media is not doing their duty in pointing out the many mis-statements, flips, and policy errors of McCain. However, every word Obama utters is prejudically examined, blatantly taken out of context, and analyzed to death on talk radio and mainstream news shows! The Obama camp must spell out to the American people why McCain will be a continuation of 8 years of the failed domestic and foreign policies of the Bush Administration. The Obama camp must tell the American people that McCain is no longer the independent free-thinker he was back in 2000. McCain is a clone of the George Bush and the ultra-right conservative movement!

By: shadman

shadman — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:04:55 +0000

Wait till Republicans bring out something to scare the hell out of us again like the Bush administration has done for the past 7 years... lies, of course, but we will run to vote for the continuation of the Bush (Rambo) policies..... God have mercy of us.

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:04:09 +0000

You find warning signs in EVERY poll. The fact that the narrowing was so insignificant makes it meaningless. If you all knew how to poll worth a darn you'd know the truth. When will you become a news organization that is credible?

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:04:04 +0000

The shock and awe of Obama has worn off and his far left philosophy is making Americans very concerned about what is at stake for the future of our children. Democrats are wrong on every issue!

By: Tony Z- MD

Tony Z- MD — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:51 +0000

It will start to change. Tired of the same old dirty politics. If Obama is an empty suit- than why is McCain talking about him.

By: welches, oregon

welches, oregon — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:39 +0000

If McCain were somehow to be elected, the entire World would roar in collected laughter and disgust because we can't elected anyone other than old white men. Our reputation in the world would finally be entirely destroyed. Obama IS the change we've been looking for – Give Peace a Chance!

Obama 'till 2016

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:27 +0000

It is difficult to believe. Everyone agrees that the pathetic and low-road campaign McCain is doing will hurt him with independants. But let's not forget how stupid the average American is. Voted for Bush twice, and in favor for more oil drilling, even though it won't change anything before ten years, while climate change and its consequences will cost billions. US is simply not ready for a President who can think and who has long-term plan for the country. Sad but true.

By: kathryn

kathryn — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:23 +0000

It amazes me how CNN goes to such lengths to "warn Obama" with trends against him.....why don't you ever "warn McCain" with trends against him? Oh, yes that's right, I forgot....supposedly the media is TOO CRITICAL of Obama and being gentle on McCain (---if you believe that one I've got a Bridge in Brooklyn for you! ) Kathryn Granby MA

By: Stop it!!!

Stop it!!! — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:21 +0000

Dear Media, Please stop the madness!!! These polls mean ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! If there's one thing the 2004 election should have taught you, it's that polls are notoriously unreliable. The whole idea of a "margin of error" – that somehow the true state of things is guaranteed to be within several points of the reported results – is not true. So stop with the barrage of countless polls... they are not showing true "warning signs," "ominous indicators," "causes for celebration," "clear trends," or anything else like that. They just giving you something to fill the space when you can't think of anything else to put there. I don't care if you support McCain or Obama... just don't support the ridiculous trend of constant, daily poll results presented as real news.

By: Jackie from Minneapolis

Jackie from Minneapolis — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:18 +0000

If people vote for McCain, he will be the one who will finally take this country right over the cliff. That would be worst thing that could happen to this country. When Bush was reelected, newspaper around the world said "how could 9 million people be so stupid?" . I think we have alot of stupid people in the country as well as racist people. They would rather see this country destroyed than vote for someone who is a different color than them. It's pathetic. Obama doesn't think about the next election – he thinks about the next generation. The selfishness in this country is mindblowing. Many people only think of themselves, their family and friends and their backyard – no one else. Ultimately, that will be our downfall as a society. We haven't evolved much as Americans or human beings.

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:03:17 +0000

Good for McCain – the American people are now seeing obama for who he really is – an Arrogant, Radical FRAUD!

By: Montana is Obama Country

Montana is Obama Country — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:02:57 +0000

McNegative.. you need to find substance to run on … not rhetoric..

By: Jonathan, Hartford, CT

Jonathan, Hartford, CT — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:02:55 +0000

McCain is like an ant building an anthill. He starts off, one grain of sand at a time (that's all he can carry) and little by little, ever so quietly, he gets the job done. When everyone wakes the next morning, there it is: a mountain where a mole hill stood yesterday! Meanwhile, pompous Obama, directs a wailing wall to be built for his private correspondence with God. The crews and the big, heavy equipment is brought in, and the wall is built (just like Rev. Hagee's). Obama tucks his notes in to God (i.e. "God, how about making me King of the World.") just before going to bed. The next morning, Obama runs out to find all the notes stolen by the Israeli press. Suddenly, the huge, thunderous voice of God booms down, "NO!"

By: JB

JB — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:02:43 +0000

I do believe that the Obama Campaign needs to focus more on McCain and his connection to the policies of George Bush. The race remains close because McCain has gone negative (it is so sad that this works).

It seems the focus has been put on Obama and McCain is getting a free ride. His campaign has no focus but Obama. It's sad to watch but appears to be working. The Democrats don't seem to know how to respond to the low blows that make them lose year after year.

How McCain can be this close shows the lack of focus on McCain/Bush policies. The Democrats need a little more fight if they are to win this election.

By: S.B. Stein E.B. NJ

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:02:37 +0000

My continuing problems with these are: that they so far out, survey so few people, and don't really speak to the true demographics of a peticular state or the country as a whole. I am sure that some of this will change when it gets time for the conventions and closer to November.

By: Chris from San Antonio

Chris from San Antonio — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:02:01 +0000

Sounds like the GOP strategy of "make fun of the other guy because we got nothing" is working on the dumb, er I mean rural, people.

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:01:49 +0000

75% of Americans want offshore drilling, but only 50% of them believe it will do any good.

I bet if CNN took a poll of these two candidates, the results would be similar. People will vote for them, but won't expect anything good to come of it.

By: CF Texas

CF Texas — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:01:31 +0000

People don't realized that the old man McBush is got problem remembering things now a days and that's not good for a commander in chief. How can he be a good commander in chief when he does not even know what he should be doing when kept forgetting thins. Wake up people. On top of that, if he's elected, America will still be facing the down path we are in right now. It is clear that McBush is just gonna continue the Bush's policy and we don't need that, we need a new direction where we have not and ever seen in decades. Obama 08

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:01:28 +0000

Good work John!

McCain '08

By: Ron democrat turned independent

Ron democrat turned independent — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:01:27 +0000

the more you listen to obama whine about the scare tactics that his rival is not using the more mccain makes sense. obama gives you a presentation without a detailed demonstration which is just idle conversation and people are tired of listening to the same old non substance speeches

By: maurice

maurice — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:01:25 +0000

This is bad news because Oama has already decleared
himself the winner.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:01:11 +0000

People are starting to realize that Obama is an empty suit and that his politics are no different than any other liberal Dem. Now if McCain would get his act together, focus on offshore drilling and not on silly Paris Hilton comparisons, maybe he would actually take the lead in these states.

By: Deb, Allentown, PA

Deb, Allentown, PA — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:41 +0000

What????? Ummm, Vanna, can we buy 45% of the country a CLUE?

Honestly, I know Obama isn't necessarily the best candidate, but he represents the only hope we have of breaking out of the downward spiral the Bush Administration has given us over the past 7 1/2 years.

Please do NOT let the GOP determine your vote based on their fear-mongering and hateful venom.

However, on the off chance that McCain should win, I'm preparing to order bumper stickers, signs and pins that say "Don't blame me; I voted for BO".

By: Democrat No More/San Diego

Democrat No More/San Diego — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:29 +0000

Why is this a surprise? Obama has no experience and is all talk.

By: John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:22 +0000

McSame maybe gaining a point or two with his stupid negative ads! But the bad news for old McSenile is that both Florida and Ohio are absolute must-wins for him. That’s not the case for Obama. Basically, Obama has moved Florida from Lean McSame two months ago to toss-up; has held his own in Ohio and continues to trump McSame with his high single-digit lead in Pennsylvania, which at some point will frustrate the McSame campaign, as they run out of negative talking points to smear & scare rural Pennsylvanians!!!!

John McSame judgement to lead = brain paralysis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Ike (Atlanta, GA)

Ike (Atlanta, GA) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:20 +0000

Who Cares about these polls?

By: Illene hebert

Illene hebert — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:10 +0000

Why isn't anybody leary about Mccain havin "good loobyist" on his campaing staff knowing all to well that if elected these "good lobbyist" will claim having a direct line to anyone in his administration in selling their services to so call interest group that is clearly not in the best interest of the people is simply amazing

By: Enough!

Enough! — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:06 +0000

Too many meaningless polls. As we all know, most people under 30 do not have landlines, and are not polled. This is the key demographic that overwhelmingly supports Obama.

I'd like to see age, gender, and region statistics for the polls taken. I think these polls are a media ploy to keep viewership and readership levels up throughout the summer, since people would not be as interested if they knew how much further ahead Obama is. Close races attract attention...

By: j gannon

j gannon — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:01 +0000

If McCain is gaining ground, it means people love dirty, nasty politics.... they will deserve what they get if they elect him.......the further destruction of America!

By: David in NY

David in NY — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:01 +0000

Where do you guys come from? Obama is ahead in Florida!!! He's ahead in Ohio!!! All he has to do is win one of these and he's the next president! Moreover, he's way ahead in Pennsylvania. And McCain isn't ahead in any swing state that will put him over 270 electoral votes. Not one.

As usual, however, this is great for the Republcans! Such nonsense. I wish you would report the real world, and not some insider press bubble talk. People out here have had it with the Republicans.

By: zb

zb — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:59:54 +0000

McCain will become the next president. I don't believe the population is open minded enough to elect a black man. Prepare for the US economy and reputation on the world stage to go even further down the toilet.

By: carolflowery

carolflowery — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:59:54 +0000

I have noticed lately how Obama's attendance to Rev Wrights sermons paid off...he sounds just like him...and he uses his same jestures, wow, what a pair they are, were, will be whatever

By: bill b

bill b — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:59:51 +0000

all this talk about polls is just a joke, its the summer time and no one is really paying the campaigns any mind yet, just wait till after LABOR DAY then we'll see the real polls

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:59:51 +0000

Again, these stupid polls don't mean anything. Polls schmolls. I don't believe them. Never have, never will. Obama will come out on top. Too many people in this country are sick of Republican politicians and agendas which have tarnished the reputation of this country.

By: John

John — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:59:45 +0000

Says who? The 1000 people polled?

By: maria

maria — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:59:30 +0000

I hope all the people who vote for mcfossil looses there job and Ifact i hope mcidiot dies very soon.

obama 08,12