August 5, 2008
Posted: August 5th, 2008 05:08 PM ET

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(CNN) – The CNN Poll of Polls has been updated to reflect a new AP-IPSOS poll. Sen. Obama now holds a five-point lead over Sen. McCain – 48 percent to 43 percent – with 9 percent of registered voters remaining unsure about their choice for president.

The latest CNN Poll of Polls is an average of the following four surveys: CNN/Opinion Research Corporation (July 27-29), AP-IPSOS (July 31-August 4), USA Today/Gallup (July 25-27), and Gallup tracking (August 2-4). The poll of polls does not have a sampling error.

The previous CNN poll of polls released earlier Tuesday showed Obama leading McCain by 4 percentage points.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain • Polls


Ken   August 5th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

It does not matter what the polls are saying, Obama is incapable of beating McCain without having Hillary Clinton on the ticket as his VP. Other wise, I will vote for McCain, like so many others will do, before handing over my vote to a loser! Obama has no talent, skills, knowledge nor experience to lead this great country.

WAKE UP DELEGATES! at the convention, give you vote to Hillary Clinton and make her your nominee, she is the only one that is capable of beating McCain in November. Mark my words!

Roger from CA   August 5th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Well, as much as I like seeing good numbers for Obama, probably should also factor in McCain's 1% lead (with leaners) on the Rasmussen tracking poll.

Vig   August 5th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

I'm waiting to see CNN plaster the same headline on their so-called "Poll of Polls" when McCain starts leading in the polls – which should happen in about 2 weeks.

THE TRUTH   August 5th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Additionally, someone need to take a survey or estimation to see how much oil we have in capped wells in (Oklahoma,Texas, Colorada, Wyoming, Kansas, New Mexico). I am willing to bet...enough to last us 100 years. Open up those wells, and allow those royalty owners to start earning monies again. This will definately stimulate the economy.

VOICE OF REASON   August 5th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

WONDER IF THE PEOPLE OF HAMLEN CONSULTED A POLLING COMPANY OWNED BY THE PIED PIPER OR HIS GRUNTS. MCBAMA IS THE PIED PIPER OF TODAY. THIS CHANGE IN POLITICS IS THE RATS WE ALL ABHOR BEING RUN OUT OF POWER. THE PRICE IS BEING NEGOTIATED BLINDLY BY A POPULAS DESPERATE FOR CHANGE OR AT LEAST NO RATS, YOULL NEVER IMAGINE THE PRICE YOU PEOPLE WILL AGREE TOO UNTIL IT IS PAID FOR BY YOUR KIDS. THERE WILL BE A PRICE, A VOTE FOR MCSAME IS NOT A CHOICE TO RELISH BUT IT IS A VOTE AGAINST MCBAMA. LOOK YOUR KIDS IN THE FACE AND TELL THEM UNCLE HUGO HAS SOME REALLY NEAT IDEAS AND COUSIN MCBAMA WANTS SOME FOR YOU. THINK THE TALE ENDS SWEETLY? YOU GOT 3 MOS. TO DECIDE.

PS.... AS STRANGE AS IT MAY SEEM TO YOU GOOD FOLK MCSAMELY MAY BE LAME BUT HES AN ELDER IN OUR SOCIETY AN A DECORATED VETERAN. ID REALLY HATE TO SEE WHO RAISED THIS DISRESPECTFUL GENERATION OF NIT WITS LET ALONE HOW YOU PEOPLE TREAT YOUR ELDERS. THE WORLD IS REALLY WATCHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Geri   August 5th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Any poll put together and averaged out by CNN will of course favor Obama.

THE TRUTH   August 5th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

By thwe way...I like OBAMA's methodical approach to the oil drilling situation. Let me now say this. While I was a Petroleum engineer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I worked for ARCO and Amerada Hess. I can tell you a TRUTH...I discovered hundreds of wells in the mid 70's throughout Oklahoma, and Texas that the oil companies just capped and abandoned because they could not get the price they wanted per barrel. Then, it was a meger $15.00. Obama is right again, we should carefully consider offshore drilling , but not count it out altogrther. OBAMA is a smart dude.

Barack For President - Change We can Believe In!   August 5th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

And Climbing!

Beware, we know the republicans are firing up the striking iron! We expect they will hit while Barack is on vacation next week. Not to worry, Obama supporters, UNITE AND PREPARE FOR BATTLE! 'Cause you know it's coming!

THE TRUTH   August 5th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Oh yeah, McCain tried to criticize OBAMA's popularity by comparing him to ...Paris something? Someone need to remind him that one of the greatest Presidents to live was a celebrity too, and an actor...President RONALD REAGAN...he did not do so bad did he?

J.C.   August 5th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

The loss must have been caused by that stupid "The One" ad.
We have got no time for mocking each other.
We want problems solved.

THE TRUTH   August 5th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

A real Patriot is willing to accept OBAMA's tax increase. Isn't that what Patriots do?? Anything , for the survival of the country? It seems to me that a real Patriot won't mind sacrificing his livlihood to save his country...But now, who is willing to pay 1 cent on the dollar ? Answer, every one who knows OBAMA's tax plan is plain and simply THE RIGHT THING TO DO in times like these.

Dr. Sylvester Jones   August 5th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

The tax proposal by Obama is fair and Patriotic! It is only fair, Christian-like, and Patriotic that those who , 1)live in America, 2) earned millions of dollars, 3) enjoy the American dream, and much more ... be WILLING to pay more taxes. ESPECIALLY seeing that the country that has given them that opportunity to EARN lucrative wages is facing DEPRESSION and possible terrorist take-over due to a weak economy. ..any good Patriotic American citizen shoul be willing and embrace the tax increase for $250,000 or more with this spirit..."As not what your country can do for you, but as what you can do for your country!" Help out Uncle Sam and PAY the Taxes...he needs it . Be a good Samaritan or PATRIOT! Those who do not in my book ARE NOT PATRIOTIC including JOHN McCAIN.

lampe   August 5th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

For someone who is supposed to be The Chosen One, The One To Bring The Races Together, I don't think a 5 point lead, is anything to brag about. and by the way he had a 10 point shift in one week. not to great I would say. OH! By the way can The Election Center,and Anderson 360, possibly find any angrier Black Man to come on you show? McCain- Clinton 08 is The One And Only True Ticket To Bring Americans Together.

Independant Thinker   August 5th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

It depends on the poll.

One poll has Obama and McCain tied.

Another poll has McCain up by 1.

Either way, Obama's 9 point lead is gone!!

Sherry, Atlanta   August 5th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

IT'S LOGIC, NOT EMOTION, THAT WILL TAKE US THROUGH NOVEMBER...

THANKS PRESIDENT OBAMA '08

NOBAMA   August 5th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

LIE! Another lie!

Somebody   August 5th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

It's gonna just get better by the day. The negative attack ads by McCaine and the Repubs have backfired. The have demeaned Obama's intelligence, ridiculed his successful overseas trip, and brought him down low to the likes of Britney and Paris.
Americans have gotten smarter over the years, when it comes to how the repubs will want us to see their opponents. Never again. Look at what they have given us for the past 8 years. NEVER AGAIN

Peachy Keen   August 5th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

The further ahead Obama gets, the more sinister McCain's ads are going to get. He just can't imagine himself losing AGAIN. McCain is the guy who couldn't even beat Bush for the nomination. Why does he think that now, eight years older and having accomplished nothing in the last eight years, he can beat Obama.

It's obvious, America wants a whole new mindset in the Whitehouse.

And ladies, any man who would suggest his wife take part in a topless contest, who would call his wife the "C' word to the press, who thinks rape jokes are funny, is not the kind of man you want running this country.

Obama 08/12

Rave   August 5th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

The real truth is CNN wants McCain to win this election (or) what is this non-sense. They say 7, 5, 1 and then 3, 5, 4... He must be really leading over McCain with atleast 20 – 25 points or more.
I spoke with several people including strong Republicans who have been voting Republican for past 20 years.. they already voted for Obama Vs Hillary and they are voting for Obama in November.
Even my dog barks, if he sees McCain or hears anything about him. This man doesn't care how a normal person will live in America and he will make conditions worse than the Bush. All he cares about is his share in future Iraq spending..how much can he take home pay to his lobbyists.
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Trasa, Texas   August 5th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Like I said, it's going to be a close race, but Obama will win hands down. I say all us accused "koolaid drinkers" need to make sure we celebrate when Obama is elected by having koolaid with your favorite flavors. It's still early, but what matters most is Nov 4. Can't wait, counting down the days.

OBAMA 08/12

Ridgeway   August 5th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

It's terrifying what stupid people in large groups can do. Watch and see at the Democratic convention.

TerryDo--PumaPac-40+   August 5th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Seriously, is there anyone besides Obamabots that truly believe CNN polls?

Luis   August 5th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

I saw a recent poll that said "10 out of 10 Idiots support Obama. Came from a source as reliable as the Communist News Network (aka Clinton News network, aka Obama News Network).

It must be true :)

Great To Be An American   August 5th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

This is just the beginning. If the so called polsters could poll the cell phone only crowd, the results would reflect a 15 pt lead versus a 5 pts.

OLD MAN YELLS AT CLOUDS   August 5th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

OBAMA IS UP BY WAY MORE THAN 5!

Mike, CT   August 5th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

It kinda sucks that CNN has to pick the 3 polls where Obama has the biggest lead. Either include all polls like Real Clear Politics does or just conduct your own poll. Or you could also use the same 3 polling companies' polls each time. If polls already can't be trusted, how can we trust a pro-Obama polling system. Great job with your poll of polls.

Used2bdemocrat   August 5th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Funny, I look back a couple of articles and many who are posting here are cursing cnn for showing a poll that has the two candidates statistically tied. You all remind me of my kids, throwing temper tantrums until they get what they want then they become happy all over again. Just remember the only poll that will count is the final one come November when America has spoken.

Used2bdemocrat

rachel   August 5th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Yes what about cynthia mckinney, bob bar and ralph nader where are the tickers on them, give us some real variety. I dont think obama or McCain should be president.

TN FOR OBAMA   August 5th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Karma, Karma, Karma, Karma

You reap what you sow :-)

Thanks, McBush

Oh – Bama
Oh – Eight
Oh – Bama
Oh – YEAH ! !

Debra   August 5th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES WE CAN>>>>> change this mess (the Bushes) have gotten us into. Could someone tell me where is this so called poll !!! that CNN talks about so much I am not casting my vote on this poll and I am sure a lot of others are not either. Where can supporters of Obama go to cast their votes on these so called polls? This is why Obama isn't showing a bigger led because Obama supporters can't find these polls and everyone does not own a computer.

j.i.m.   August 5th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

This guy, " OBAMA'S " arrogance, is second to none. I don't know who
he think's he is, but he isn't him. This guy think's he know's everything,
and know's nothing. " OBAMA " is scared to ( Debate) " McCain " on
any issue of substance. The Democratic Party is definitely hard-up
to have Nominated this guy " OBAMA " for President.

B.O. doesn't stand for Barack Obama, but " BAD-ODOR " in -
Washington.

This Guy S.T.I.N.K.S.

James C., Arizona   August 5th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Were are all of the repubs that were talking poles last week?

The site Usaelectionpolls list electorial college numbers by the most recent state by state polls. Obama 311 McCain 227.

Informed Voter   August 5th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

I'm an Obama Supporter ... & Don't take National Polls Seriously .. CNN I recommend you focus on State by State Polls ... but not from your Electoral MAP .. because it is bogus ...

State by State Polls is what is Important ... the Presidency is determined by Electoral Votes not Popular Votes

Marie in California   August 5th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Meanwhile, today's Ra*ssmussen daily poll has McCain and Obama tied at 44%.

All the polls say is....at this point, the race is too close to call.

If not Hillary, then McCain!

PUMA

Debby, NJ   August 5th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

AND THE RISE WILL CONTINUE
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

Proud American   August 5th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Yes we will. Put America back on track!
Obama '08

steve dumford, Scotts valley ca.   August 5th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Leave to ONN (Obama News Network) to go out there and search for another poll to add that will make their pathetic fool look even more like a winner. Jack Cafferty must have wet his pants when he heard the news. Just think what Chrissy and Keithy over at the other Obama network, MSNBC, must have done. There goes that something running up Chrissys leg again. Bring in the mop crew.
I see the swarmy rampant sexists that were everywhere in these comments when the real nominee was still in the race are back as ageists. McCain has more integrity in his little finger than most of these nasty vile little pathetic know nothings . I wonder how many of them could survive 5 years in a North Vietnamese prison camp, come out limping with permanent injuries to their arms and still thrive and progress as McCain has. I think most of these comments are from young punks that are still wet behind the ears and have no idea what life is really about. Give me McCain to one of these young punks anyday. They're pathetic little slime that just crawled out of the gutter.

Bob G.   August 5th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

CNN – so why are you using polls that are 2 weeks old? Why not try using the Rasmussen Reports (daily tracking) that have coincidentally been more right than the ones you used. Hope you're not trying to be a pollyana influencing the minds of your mindless readers.

Tex   August 5th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I guess the negative ads didn't work. Continue on American people is smarter than that. How about actually discussing real soultions!
Try that!

dormar   August 5th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

the old fool put his wife up for men to see and she will do it to

Bulldog   August 5th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

McCain = 1/2 Bush + 1/2 Cheney

terry,va   August 5th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Wait until the people pull the curtains and vote. When they get in private and vote the issues and who is better to lead the country, they will vote McCain. We will not be suckered or shamed into voting for BHO because we want to make up for perceived past sins.

Leslie Reid   August 5th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

As a STATISTICAL MEASURE, the POLL-OF-POLLS throw away information, is meaningless and tells absolutely nothing about the voter's ..belief, opinion, predilection, etc, etc.

It is not a STOCHASTIC CONCEPT AND HENCE NOT CONNECTED WITH ANY RANDOM PROCESS WHICH IS THE BASIS OF A PREDICTION ..probability statement.

Hence "the poll of polls does not have a sampling error" is the only meaningful statement in your report.

The utility of the report is only to fill the airways with TALKING HEAD BLABBERING to stimulate controversy which tends to increase viewer rating.

Denise Groves   August 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!

GO, GO, GO, GO, GO, GO, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SEND THE OLD, CONFUSED, WRINKLED, PAMPER WETTING, DENTURE WEARING, HEARING AId IMPAIRED WHINER BACK TO AZ!!!!

Lesley   August 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Fortunately McCain's pathetic attempts at humor, which he claims to be proud of, are bringing his numbers down instead of up. Every week there is something sillier than the week before, now it's tire gauges. What will he think of next? His positive ad sounded good, until you find out that he proudly, in his own words, tied himself to Bush by voting with him over ninety percent of the time. Now he talks about failed Bush policies. He backed himself into a corner with this one.

Crush Rush   August 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Its really more like 19%

Susan   August 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

See McLame, you put out nigoted, and demeaning ads, it comes back to bite you in the butt. The numbers will keep on rising. Never again, will the people of this country fall for the Republican line of lieas and treachery! Go OBAMA!!!

Interracial Voter   August 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

What about the other Candidates that are running for President? How do their number affect the polls? Please CNN educate us?

S. Boatman   August 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

A Five Point Lead Is A Landslide! Obama Has Been In The Lead From The Begining And Will Stay There Until Its Over In November!

USA   August 5th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Roll Obama Roll! We will take this in November!!!! What these polls don't show is the Democrats secret weapon!!!! This is going to be soooo goood!!!!!

S. Denice   August 5th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I don't rely on these biased poll results. I'm noticing a pattern. If Senator McCain ridicules Senator Obama and it seems to stick, then McCain is up in the polls. If Senator Obama responds and it seems to stick, then he is up in the polls. Personally, I think that Senator Obama's lead is much larger than reported. We'll know soon.

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