Comments on: Poll of polls: Obama retains an edge http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: MOORE FROM FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456617 MOORE FROM FL Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:15:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456617 My whole family made a mistake in 2000 by voting for Bush; the whole country made another mistake in 2004 by reelecting Bush...This time, it is not going to happen. Hope we have suffered enough to see choose better...OBAMA 2008-2016 My whole family made a mistake in 2000 by voting for Bush; the whole country made another mistake in 2004 by reelecting Bush...This time, it is not going to happen. Hope we have suffered enough to see choose better...OBAMA 2008-2016

]]> By: prince http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456595 prince Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:07:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456595 obama will make peace with the world and save American economy , the world will be one again.But with mccain america will lose their role as leader of the world . obama will make peace with the world and save American economy , the world will be one again.But with mccain america will lose their role as leader of the world .

]]> By: Akbar Al Sadr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456554 Akbar Al Sadr Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:56:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456554 McCain loves America too much and the old ways. Obama is more in touch with new America and new way of doing things and respecting Iran rights for technology. We know Obama will increase immigration from the middle east and it will good for America to have a stronger Muslim population. McCain loves America too much and the old ways.

Obama is more in touch with new America and new way of doing things and respecting Iran rights for technology. We know Obama will increase immigration from the middle east and it will good for America to have a stronger Muslim population.

]]> By: David Stephens http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456552 David Stephens Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:55:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456552 "The Poll of polls released Wednesday found an indentical result." An "indentical" result? Good to see use of the spellchecker at CNN.com. "The Poll of polls released Wednesday found an indentical result."

An "indentical" result? Good to see use of the spellchecker at CNN.com.

]]> By: Hank Wilfong Jr. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456549 Hank Wilfong Jr. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:53:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456549 Enough of the polls on this and that, and never strictly on the issues. The public waits while election participants look for "garbage" to pop out to discredit or demean an opponent. The one candidate hung around and hung around, "just in case" some of the dirt fell out to tarnish her main opponent. But, waiting produced nothing-not on him. The shoe fell on an ex-candidate. It was too late for political effect. But, it'll bring much anguish to his family. Maybe they wouldn't look so hard, if there were no polls to play to, to effect... Enough of the polls on this and that, and never strictly on the issues. The public waits while election participants look for "garbage" to pop out to discredit or demean an opponent.

The one candidate hung around and hung around, "just in case" some of the dirt fell out to tarnish her main opponent. But, waiting produced nothing-not on him. The shoe fell on an ex-candidate. It was too late for political effect. But, it'll bring much anguish to his family.

Maybe they wouldn't look so hard, if there were no polls to play to, to effect...

]]> By: frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456536 frank Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:48:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456536 Thiis poll of polls is such a waste of time, insulting our intelligence. Everyone knows by now that how the question is asked, and what questions are asked influence the result, and to take an average of three polls just seems a total marketing ploy for cnn. Thiis poll of polls is such a waste of time, insulting our intelligence. Everyone knows by now that how the question is asked, and what questions are asked influence the result, and to take an average of three polls just seems a total marketing ploy for cnn.

]]> By: kevin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456532 kevin Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:48:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456532 instead of john edwards speaking at the convention which is now impossible. I WOULD ASK HIS WIFE TO TAKE HIS PLACE AND PUT HER IN THE MAIN PRIME TIME SPOTLIGHT for her courage and perservenece in her battle w/ cancer and overcoming the recent issue if she is up to it. to include her on the main platform would give creedence to the important role that women has in the democratic party and process. i would hope you would take this in consideration. instead of john edwards speaking at the convention which is now impossible. I WOULD ASK HIS WIFE TO TAKE HIS PLACE AND PUT HER IN THE MAIN PRIME TIME SPOTLIGHT for her courage and perservenece in her battle w/ cancer and overcoming the recent issue if she is up to it. to include her on the main platform would give creedence to the important role that women has in the democratic party and process. i would hope you would take this in consideration.

]]> By: Polls in August?!? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456528 Polls in August?!? Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:46:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456528 Obama 08 Obama 08

]]> By: keepitreal50 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456514 keepitreal50 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:38:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456514 Most of the people who will be voting don't take polls so the polls don't mean alot especially in this election. Many are young new voters who have or don't have cell phones. Polls are not going to be close when the final election results show that Obama smoked McCain like a 79" Buick with no exhaust. We will see what change actually looks like and it doesn't look like John McCain or the little pesky elves that he has hanging all over him like a cheap suit everyday. Keep up the negative ads John, we think it's funny too. And we'll be laughing all the way to Denver and and will be doubled over cracking up on Nov. 4th old white haired dude. Keep spending that money McCain and you might even buy us the election, hm'. Most of the people who will be voting don't take polls so the polls don't mean alot especially in this election. Many are young new voters who have or don't have cell phones. Polls are not going to be close when the final election results show that Obama smoked McCain like a 79" Buick with no exhaust. We will see what change actually looks like and it doesn't look like John McCain or the little pesky elves that he has hanging all over him like a cheap suit everyday. Keep up the negative ads John, we think it's funny too. And we'll be laughing all the way to Denver and and will be doubled over cracking up on Nov. 4th old white haired dude. Keep spending that money McCain and you might even buy us the election, hm'.

]]> By: shay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456495 shay Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:33:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456495 It seems strange why i can't say again. I am always booted out. I haven't said anything wrong no more than what other people have said. But I still get booted off. Why is that? It seems strange why i can't say again. I am always booted out. I haven't said anything wrong no more than what other people have said. But I still get booted off. Why is that?

]]> By: Mr. DJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456455 Mr. DJ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:21:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456455 Hi, MaCain claims his love for the veteran. However, he has been in power for 26 years and on the arm services committee fro many years. Yyet, the care for the vets are worse than they have ever been. Even during the Walter Reed scandel McCaiin offered an apolgy on the Don Imus show for failing them. He claims experience - i want to know in what. Hi,

MaCain claims his love for the veteran. However, he has been in power for 26 years and on the arm services committee fro many years. Yyet, the care for the vets are worse than they have ever been. Even during the Walter Reed scandel McCaiin offered an apolgy on the Don Imus show for failing them.
He claims experience – i want to know in what.

]]> By: SANDRA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456453 SANDRA Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:21:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456453 OBAMA IS RIGHT MCCAIN IS A WRONG AND AN LIAR HIS WIFE IS RICH AND HE WILL NEVER KNOW HOW PEOPLE WITH LITTLE INCOME SURVIVE. HE IS OUT OF TOUCH AND HE WANTS TO FIGHT A WAR THAT WE CAN'T WIN. THOSE PEOPLE IN MISEAST HAVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR YEARS . PEOPLE IN AMERICA ARE IN TROUBLE WE CAN'T AFFORD TO BUY FOOD, GAS OR PAY MY SON SCHOOL FEES . I DON'T HAVE THE MONIE AFTER BUYING FOOD AND PAYING THE LIGHT BILL. OBAMA IS RIGHT MCCAIN IS A WRONG AND AN LIAR HIS WIFE IS RICH AND HE WILL NEVER KNOW HOW PEOPLE WITH LITTLE INCOME SURVIVE. HE IS OUT OF TOUCH AND HE WANTS TO FIGHT A WAR THAT WE CAN'T WIN. THOSE PEOPLE IN MISEAST HAVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR YEARS . PEOPLE IN AMERICA ARE IN TROUBLE WE CAN'T AFFORD TO BUY FOOD, GAS OR PAY MY SON SCHOOL FEES . I DON'T HAVE THE MONIE AFTER BUYING FOOD AND PAYING THE LIGHT BILL.

]]> By: Military Man http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456447 Military Man Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:19:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456447 "The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that the race for the White House is tied—Barack Obama and John McCain each attract 44% of the vote. When "leaners" are included, it’s McCain 47% and Obama 46%. With leaners, the candidates have been within one point of each other for nine straight days (see recent daily results). Tracking Polls are released at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time each day." The Rasmussen Reports are a much more reliable source for political polling. Many of the news agencies have agenda's and blatant bias ... I do not trust them. "The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Saturday shows that the race for the White House is tied—Barack Obama and John McCain each attract 44% of the vote. When "leaners" are included, it’s McCain 47% and Obama 46%. With leaners, the candidates have been within one point of each other for nine straight days (see recent daily results). Tracking Polls are released at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time each day."

The Rasmussen Reports are a much more reliable source for political polling. Many of the news agencies have agenda's and blatant bias ... I do not trust them.

]]> By: ex republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456445 ex republican Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:18:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456445 Obama's campaign needs to hammer mcCANE on adultry.....now is the time!!!!!! with edwards in the news, Obama cant miss this opprotunity.... Obama's campaign needs to hammer mcCANE on adultry.....now is the time!!!!!! with edwards in the news, Obama cant miss this opprotunity....

]]> By: DR. YES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456443 DR. YES Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:17:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456443 obama's base of support will never abandon him.this is why his numbers do not move much.the big question here is the 13% undecideds and the electoral college.i think when 3rd parties are added,obama's lead increases.do we want change or do we stay the same? obama's base of support will never abandon him.this is why his numbers do not move much.the big question here is the 13% undecideds and the electoral college.i think when 3rd parties are added,obama's lead increases.do we want change or do we stay the same?

]]> By: Turnabout is Fair Play http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456442 Turnabout is Fair Play Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:17:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456442 And he is maintaining his lead from those they polled that have land lines, can't wait till those MILLIONS of us who have cell phones go to the poll and show that these low poll leads for Obama is not accurate, we will blow McStain back to the the Old Folks Home! And he is maintaining his lead from those they polled that have land lines, can't wait till those MILLIONS of us who have cell phones go to the poll and show that these low poll leads for Obama is not accurate, we will blow McStain back to the the Old Folks Home!

]]> By: Karen-phoenix http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456421 Karen-phoenix Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:11:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456421 If they could poll people with cell phones it would probably be Obama 65 and McCain 25!!!! Go to electoral-vote.com and see state by state. Go Obama! If they could poll people with cell phones it would probably be Obama 65 and McCain 25!!!! Go to electoral-vote.com and see state by state. Go Obama!

]]> By: Bobby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456392 Bobby Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:04:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456392 What is wrong with 41 percent of people. When are they going to realize that John McCain and Bush are puppets for Exxon/Mobile What is wrong with 41 percent of people. When are they going to realize that John McCain and Bush are puppets for Exxon/Mobile

]]> By: Larry Washington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456391 Larry Washington Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:04:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456391 Re: Polls of polls - I believe the "Bradley effect" is in play. While Obama is still leading McCain, he cannot pull away when the American public overwhelmingly feel that the country is heading in the wrong direction. The bad economy and high gas prices are gifts to Obama yet he is now seen less trustworthy on these issues than McCain (see latest Rammusen poll) . In the coming days, I believe that the RNC will be able to paint Obama as too risky. The Obama campaign and Obama prematurely believed their MSM "press clippings" I believe McCain has found his message and combined with Obama's thin resume has been an effective one-two punch. Blue-collar white voters are deceiving pollsters by playing nice in their responses to the question - will they vote for Obama? Re: Polls of polls – I believe the "Bradley effect" is in play. While Obama is still leading McCain, he cannot pull away when the American public overwhelmingly feel that the country is heading in the wrong direction. The bad economy and high gas prices are gifts to Obama yet he is now seen less trustworthy on these issues than McCain (see latest Rammusen poll) . In the coming days, I believe that the RNC will be able to paint Obama as too risky. The Obama campaign and Obama prematurely believed their MSM "press clippings" I believe McCain has found his message and combined with Obama's thin resume has been an effective one-two punch. Blue-collar white voters are deceiving pollsters by playing nice in their responses to the question – will they vote for Obama?

]]> By: Blueray98 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456364 Blueray98 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:58:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456364 He should be 20 to 25 points ahead in the polls right now. A democratic victory should be guaranteed for November. But something went wrong. The Democrats decided this time around to rig the primaries and trash the best candidate, so now we have a divided party with millions -- including me -- voting for McCain. We should have all welcomed a second Clinton run. As I recall, the first one worked pretty well. But no -- we have to have a "fresh face" this time around, and the biggest celebrity in world to run our country. It will backfire. Just wait until after the conventions. I think the world will be getting to know the REAL Barack Obama (and his wife) for the first time. He should be 20 to 25 points ahead in the polls right now. A democratic victory should be guaranteed for November. But something went wrong. The Democrats decided this time around to rig the primaries and trash the best candidate, so now we have a divided party with millions - including me - voting for McCain. We should have all welcomed a second Clinton run. As I recall, the first one worked pretty well. But no - we have to have a "fresh face" this time around, and the biggest celebrity in world to run our country. It will backfire. Just wait until after the conventions. I think the world will be getting to know the REAL Barack Obama (and his wife) for the first time.

]]> By: S. Denice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456347 S. Denice Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:53:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456347 Whether 5 points or 50, a lead is a lead, a win is a win. I don't care if Senator Obama wins by a half-point, defeat of John McCain will be sweet. Actually, I don't put a whole lot of trust in these biased, slanted polls. At the end of the day in November if Senator Obama is in the leads he is the next POTUS... Whether 5 points or 50, a lead is a lead, a win is a win. I don't care if Senator Obama wins by a half-point, defeat of John McCain will be sweet. Actually, I don't put a whole lot of trust in these biased, slanted polls. At the end of the day in November if Senator Obama is in the leads he is the next POTUS...

]]> By: Emma, San Jose, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456317 Emma, San Jose, CA Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:47:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456317 It looks like McCain's angry ads (I say angry because they are aggressive hits below the belt) are not helping McCain. It looks like McCain's angry ads (I say angry because they are aggressive hits below the belt) are not helping McCain.

]]> By: Chris Andoe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456251 Chris Andoe Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:33:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456251 John McCain's too bitter and grumpy to be president of AARP. John McCain's too bitter and grumpy to be president of AARP.

]]> By: Ridgeway http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456244 Ridgeway Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:31:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456244 Has the edge eh? Obama supporters?? It's scary what happens when stupid people gather in large groups. Has the edge eh? Obama supporters?? It's scary what happens when stupid people gather in large groups.

]]> By: Texas Trail Dog! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456240 Texas Trail Dog! Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:30:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456240 CNNs poll of polls always has OBAMA with a slight lead. Has anyone out there actually been polled??? CNNs poll of polls always has OBAMA with a slight lead. Has anyone out there actually been polled???

]]> By: ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456230 ron Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:27:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456230 how can you trust a man like sen. obama who won't buy his children Christmas and birthday gifts how can you trust a man like sen. obama who won't buy his children Christmas and birthday gifts

]]> By: judyb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456212 judyb Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:22:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456212 It is all about electoral votes...not polls. Barack, with his lead in the polls in individual states, wins by a landslide! It is all about electoral votes...not polls. Barack, with his lead in the polls in individual states, wins by a landslide!

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456189 Proud American Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:18:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456189 America is coming back strong! Obama '08 America is coming back strong!
Obama '08

]]> By: beth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456162 beth Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:09:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456162 A 5% lead in popular vote translates to a landside in the electoral. A 5% lead in popular vote translates to a landside in the electoral.

]]> By: Raymond Duke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456159 Raymond Duke Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:09:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456159 It is amazing to me that when it is tied in other polls or John McCain has a slight edge in all other polls that CNN always has Obama with a slight edge. Oh I understand because they are for Obama. I don't know why they just do not come out and say it. It is so blatant obvious. They have lost all their credability It is amazing to me that when it is tied in other polls or John McCain has a slight edge in all other polls that CNN always has Obama with a slight edge. Oh I understand because they are for Obama. I don't know why they just do not come out and say it. It is so blatant obvious. They have lost all their credability

]]> By: Phil Newton, Murphy, OREGON http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456154 Phil Newton, Murphy, OREGON Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:08:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456154 Obama's success may rest on the fact that he is sticking to the ISSUES that Americans care about. McCain, on the other hand, is continuing his campaign of frat boy pranks and stupid jokes. Yeah, that helps me put gas in my tank. My friend. Obama's success may rest on the fact that he is sticking to the ISSUES that Americans care about.

McCain, on the other hand, is continuing his campaign of frat boy pranks and stupid jokes.

Yeah, that helps me put gas in my tank.

My friend.

]]> By: Matthew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456125 Matthew Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:04:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456125 I don't trust any political poll except exit polls. Don't they call people on land line telephones to take them? I don't have a land line, just a cell phone and the younger voter tends to not have a land line either. Obama undoubtedly has the younger vote (under 50) and those are the ones who tend to go to these big speeches. Look at what happened in New Hampshire during the primaries and the actual vote totals in other states tended to be 5 - 10 percentage points different than the last polls before the votes. I think Obama will take over 50% of the popular vote and take the electoral college by a landslide. He's got my vote and I'm a 50 year old independent. I don't trust any political poll except exit polls. Don't they call people on land line telephones to take them? I don't have a land line, just a cell phone and the younger voter tends to not have a land line either. Obama undoubtedly has the younger vote (under 50) and those are the ones who tend to go to these big speeches. Look at what happened in New Hampshire during the primaries and the actual vote totals in other states tended to be 5 – 10 percentage points different than the last polls before the votes.

I think Obama will take over 50% of the popular vote and take the electoral college by a landslide. He's got my vote and I'm a 50 year old independent.

]]> By: Shane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456121 Shane Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:03:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456121 You all should just save yourselves the trouble and start linking pollster.com. That way you can save us the agony of having to hear about your poll of polls week after week. It's a much better indicator of the state of the race. You probably won't though, since it'll ruin the story line you're trying to create here. You all should just save yourselves the trouble and start linking pollster.com. That way you can save us the agony of having to hear about your poll of polls week after week. It's a much better indicator of the state of the race. You probably won't though, since it'll ruin the story line you're trying to create here.

]]> By: white guy from Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456112 white guy from Canada Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:01:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456112 ou think that if Barack Obama were white the polls might read differently. ou think that if Barack Obama were white the polls might read differently.

]]> By: TJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456095 TJ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:58:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456095 Glad to see that McCain's silly ads aren't affecting the intelligent American people. He's wasting all of this money talking about Obama being a celebrity and he's still behind! Glad to see that McCain's silly ads aren't affecting the intelligent American people. He's wasting all of this money talking about Obama being a celebrity and he's still behind!

]]> By: SaveTheDramaFoObamasMama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456090 SaveTheDramaFoObamasMama Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:57:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456090 So what the poll actually indicates is that 46% of America are fools. obamabots, have another round of kool-aid! So what the poll actually indicates is that 46% of America are fools.

obamabots, have another round of kool-aid!

]]> By: Belle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456064 Belle Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:50:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456064 CNN--you spent a LOT of time on Edwards and his lack of integrity... Why don't you vet Senator Obama? Why didn't his office do anything about the Rezko buildings in his state senate district? Why did Obama write a letter supporting yet another Rezko building the year after HEAT was turned off in the dead of winter? And AFTER Rezko had been sued twice to turn the heat back on??? Why did Obama name Rezko to his US Senate Campaign Finance Committee? WHY AREN'T you investigating both candidates???? CNN–you spent a LOT of time on Edwards and his lack of integrity...
Why don't you vet Senator Obama? Why didn't his office do anything about the Rezko buildings in his state senate district? Why did Obama write a letter supporting yet another Rezko building the year after HEAT was turned off in the dead of winter? And AFTER Rezko had been sued twice to turn the heat back on??? Why did Obama name Rezko to his US Senate Campaign Finance Committee? WHY AREN'T you investigating both candidates????

]]> By: CM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456062 CM Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:49:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456062 I'd like to make a suggestion. Since the popular vote doesn't really count as much other than to show general support of the candidates can you guys start showing more general state and battleground polls? I'd like to make a suggestion. Since the popular vote doesn't really count as much other than to show general support of the candidates can you guys start showing more general state and battleground polls?

]]> By: Janet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456035 Janet Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:44:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456035 This is a good time to relax during the olympics! Most americans will be viewing the "Games" especially me. Enjoy your family, relax your mind, and be ready to stomp on McCain when you return. See you in Denver Janet from Kansas This is a good time to relax during the olympics!
Most americans will be viewing the "Games" especially me.

Enjoy your family, relax your mind, and be ready to stomp on McCain when you return. See you in Denver
Janet from Kansas

]]> By: susie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1456005 susie Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:39:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1456005 The main stream media needs to take responsiblity for not telling the people about Edwards a year ago. The main stream media needs to take responsiblity for not telling the people about Edwards a year ago.

]]> By: Clinton/McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455999 Clinton/McCain Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:37:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455999 New Rasmussen poll has McCain ahead by 1 point!!! New Rasmussen poll has McCain ahead by 1 point!!!

]]> By: silas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455962 silas Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:31:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455962 Tru stori- I wish the election was today. R.I.P Bennie Mac Tru stori- I wish the election was today.

R.I.P Bennie Mac

]]> By: Orlando http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455938 Orlando Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:28:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455938 Where are the Obama Bloggers - nothing to say? Where are the Obama Bloggers – nothing to say?

]]> By: Griff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455925 Griff Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:26:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455925 On the Brink, of the Kitchen-Sink... He'll be washing dishes, at Burger-King next year.... On the Brink, of the Kitchen-Sink... He'll be washing dishes,
at Burger-King next year....

]]> By: BJ in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455918 BJ in NC Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:23:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455918 And when the debates come and America can visibly see the choices side by side, then they will be able to choose which one is the best candidate, and I am sure it is Senator Obama. And when the debates come and America can visibly see the choices side by side, then they will be able to choose which one is the best candidate, and I am sure it is Senator Obama.

]]> By: Ell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455915 Ell Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:23:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455915 Obama has continued to do well. What bothers me is that the media thinks he should be at 50% and ask why he can't do better? I don't understand those comments. If you look back in history Obama is where he should be compared to other elections. I think there is some type of higher expectations for him which is totally not fair. Again he is doing great to be leading consistently thus far. Also when polling, young people do not have home phones so just keep that in mind we are in the world of technology/cellphones. THE VOTES WILL COME OUT IN NOVEMBER! Obama 08 Obama has continued to do well. What bothers me is that the media thinks he should be at 50% and ask why he can't do better?
I don't understand those comments.
If you look back in history Obama is where he should be compared to other elections. I think there is some type of higher expectations for him which is totally not fair.
Again he is doing great to be leading consistently thus far. Also when polling, young people do not have home phones so just keep that in mind we are in the world of technology/cellphones.
THE VOTES WILL COME OUT IN NOVEMBER!
Obama 08

]]> By: Finally CNN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455905 Finally CNN Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:21:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455905 Finally, it is about the electoral votes. Obama is only shy away from 33 electoral votes. We still have 88 days to fill that gap. He has 50 state strategy. He is a bright leader who is going to take the election to a higher standard and to a spectacular victory. The whole world will watch and envy. Go America. No drama -Vote for Obama. Finally, it is about the electoral votes. Obama is only shy away from 33 electoral votes. We still have 88 days to fill that gap. He has 50 state
strategy. He is a bright leader who is going to take the election to a higher standard and to a spectacular victory. The whole world will watch and envy.
Go America. No drama -Vote for Obama.

]]> By: sue calgary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455883 sue calgary Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:18:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455883 POLLS,POLLS,POLLS!! Who takes them seriously anyway? I am beginning to think that it will be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it will be for a black man to become the President of the United States! There, I said it! How many others are thinking the same thing but are afraid to say it because it is not "politically correct". I hope I am proven wrong, 'cos Obama is the better candidate, except of course for the "colour of his skin......."" Nuff said Vote for Change!!! POLLS,POLLS,POLLS!!
Who takes them seriously anyway? I am beginning to think that it will be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it will be for a black man to become the President of the United States! There, I said it! How many others are thinking the same thing but are afraid to say it because it is not "politically correct". I hope I am proven wrong, 'cos Obama is the better candidate, except of course for the "colour of his skin......."" Nuff said
Vote for Change!!!

]]> By: Sen Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455878 Sen Obama Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:16:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455878 I am wondering why all the people who made "failed judgement" are endorsing Obama. They should know that this "one" will harm the nation big time. Edwards just accepted his "bad judgement". Kerry and Kennedy made bad judgement by supporting Iraq War. I am wondering why all the people who made "failed judgement" are endorsing Obama.

They should know that this "one" will harm the nation big time.

Edwards just accepted his "bad judgement".
Kerry and Kennedy made bad judgement by supporting Iraq War.

]]> By: caron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/poll-of-polls-obama-retains-an-edge/#comment-1455843 caron Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:10:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11921#comment-1455843 so since the celebrity/messiah message doesn't seem to be working, what's the next tactic? so since the celebrity/messiah message doesn't seem to be working, what's the next tactic?

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