Comments on: CNN poll of polls: Obama lead cut in half http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495345 Tim Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:49:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495345 If you expand the time frame his lead is steady 3-6 this is just another bump attributable to random noise. Ominous? Cut the melodrama and stick with real reporting please. If you expand the time frame his lead is steady 3-6 this is just another bump attributable to random noise. Ominous? Cut the melodrama and stick with real reporting please.

]]> By: reform repub http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495344 reform repub Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495344 these polls are useless. the small number of persons contacted and how they are contacted does not reflect the general population in this country. When do you call so i can be sure to be here to answer that call. these polls are useless. the small number of persons contacted and how they are contacted does not reflect the general population in this country. When do you call so i can be sure to be here to answer that call.

]]> By: aware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495343 aware Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495343 Obama is spiraling down fast. It doesn't help him to call people who hold him accountable liars, and it won't help him to disrespect an American hero. McCain has a proven record of integrity and authenticity. Obama has a far left-wing voting record and a book of obfuscation, fantasy and half-truths. Hillary is his only hope but she would be foolish to join the loser! :) McCain 08! Obama is spiraling down fast. It doesn't help him to call people who hold him accountable liars, and it won't help him to disrespect an American hero.

McCain has a proven record of integrity and authenticity.

Obama has a far left-wing voting record and a book of obfuscation, fantasy and half-truths.

Hillary is his only hope but she would be foolish to join the loser! :)

McCain 08!

]]> By: 18 million minus one http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495341 18 million minus one Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495341 I am in noway disheartened by the polls. Barack is a strong candidate whose best days are ahead of him. He has HRC and the PUMA coming at him from all directions, he has the Republican attack dogs on him and he has the media commenting on every move he makes and giving McCain a free ride. Only Jack Cafferty has the strength to say what many others know about McCain. I am pleased that Obama is doing so well. McCains days of being the sacred cow because he is old and an ex POW are over. Once people and the media begin to scrutinize him as much as they have Obama, Obama will win the election. Probably by a very narrow margin. I refuse to believe that people in this country are so naive as to get the presidential election wrong 3 times in a row. I am in noway disheartened by the polls. Barack is a strong candidate whose best days are ahead of him. He has HRC and the PUMA coming at him from all directions, he has the Republican attack dogs on him and he has the media commenting on every move he makes and giving McCain a free ride. Only Jack Cafferty has the strength to say what many others know about McCain. I am pleased that Obama is doing so well. McCains days of being the sacred cow because he is old and an ex POW are over. Once people and the media begin to scrutinize him as much as they have Obama, Obama will win the election. Probably by a very narrow margin. I refuse to believe that people in this country are so naive as to get the presidential election wrong 3 times in a row.

]]> By: RyanD. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495340 RyanD. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495340 Amen to Brad. Like Jack Cafferty said...McCain is Bush with more anger. Obama 08' Amen to Brad.

Like Jack Cafferty said...McCain is Bush with more anger.

Obama 08'

]]> By: colinfahey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495339 colinfahey Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495339 Soldiers abroad prefer Obama 6-to-1 over McCain. People with cell phones and who are on the national do-not-call registry, as I am, will not get polled. Voters who aren't heads of households aren't being polled. Students who can vote are less likely to be reached by telephone are probably under-represented. In any case, clearly Obama should work hard to win over the people who might have recently swayed over to supporting McCain. Also, Obama should try to win over moderate McCain supporters who might be convinced that Obama actually represents a better choice for president. There are many people who will vote McCain only in the hope that abortion will be further limited. There are many people who will vote for McCain only in the hope that McCain will somehow prevent gay people from being granted any status resembling marriage. There are people who will vote for McCain because they're making $200K or more, and they think McCain will reduce taxes for them. There are people who like McCain's tough-talking foreign policy attitude. The 20% of people who are still convinced that Bush is still an OK president are obviously going to have everlasting support for the Republican party. All of those people, probably amounting to 40% of Americans, are probably lost causes. Although CNN's "poll of polls" might indicate a small shift, think about how many times a "shift" has been reported. If you look at Gallup's web site, for example, and you click on the Obama-McCain figures (45%-44% today), you will see a long-term graph -- and you will see that the polling numbers have fluctuated to McCain's favor many times in the past 4 months. But the past several months have shown a clear, but definitely small, advantage for Obama. Yes, it's scary that McCain will enjoy a convention bump AFTER Obama. Also, it's scary that various recent events have played in to the fears and prejudices of people, making them more inclined to prefer McCain. Hopefully people will come to their senses before the election. We shouldn't have to suffer four more years of Republican methods. OBAMA 2008 P.S.: @"Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter" ("When in doubt, play the victim card ...") : Hillary claimed "sexism" during the primaries. Like you, I think Hillary would be a good president, but you have to admit, she accused various pundits and critics of sexism. And did you watch McCain on Saturday? He played the "I was a POW victim", to great effect, several times during that interview. I think he invested at least 5 minutes of the overall hour specifically to anecdotes of his POW experience. Likewise, I think McCain used *other* people as victims in his proxy -- such as the victims of 9/11, the victims of conflict in Iraq and Georgia, etc. I'm not saying using personal experiences and anecdotes is wrong, but if you're going to criticize the idea of "playing the victim card", realize that Hillary and McCain -- your preferred candidates -- have definitely played that card many times. Soldiers abroad prefer Obama 6-to-1 over McCain.

People with cell phones and who are on the national do-not-call registry, as I am, will not get polled.

Voters who aren't heads of households aren't being polled.

Students who can vote are less likely to be reached by telephone are probably under-represented.

In any case, clearly Obama should work hard to win over the people who might have recently swayed over to supporting McCain. Also, Obama should try to win over moderate McCain supporters who might be convinced that Obama actually represents a better choice for president.

There are many people who will vote McCain only in the hope that abortion will be further limited. There are many people who will vote for McCain only in the hope that McCain will somehow prevent gay people from being granted any status resembling marriage. There are people who will vote for McCain because they're making $200K or more, and they think McCain will reduce taxes for them. There are people who like McCain's tough-talking foreign policy attitude. The 20% of people who are still convinced that Bush is still an OK president are obviously going to have everlasting support for the Republican party. All of those people, probably amounting to 40% of Americans, are probably lost causes.

Although CNN's "poll of polls" might indicate a small shift, think about how many times a "shift" has been reported. If you look at Gallup's web site, for example, and you click on the Obama-McCain figures (45%-44% today), you will see a long-term graph - and you will see that the polling numbers have fluctuated to McCain's favor many times in the past 4 months. But the past several months have shown a clear, but definitely small, advantage for Obama.

Yes, it's scary that McCain will enjoy a convention bump AFTER Obama. Also, it's scary that various recent events have played in to the fears and prejudices of people, making them more inclined to prefer McCain. Hopefully people will come to their senses before the election. We shouldn't have to suffer four more years of Republican methods.

OBAMA 2008

P.S.: @"Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter" ("When in doubt, play the victim card ...") : Hillary claimed "sexism" during the primaries. Like you, I think Hillary would be a good president, but you have to admit, she accused various pundits and critics of sexism. And did you watch McCain on Saturday? He played the "I was a POW victim", to great effect, several times during that interview. I think he invested at least 5 minutes of the overall hour specifically to anecdotes of his POW experience. Likewise, I think McCain used *other* people as victims in his proxy - such as the victims of 9/11, the victims of conflict in Iraq and Georgia, etc. I'm not saying using personal experiences and anecdotes is wrong, but if you're going to criticize the idea of "playing the victim card", realize that Hillary and McCain - your preferred candidates - have definitely played that card many times.

]]> By: Vegas Barbie for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495338 Vegas Barbie for Obama Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495338 I can't believe that anyone who thinks a feeble old man of 72 could run this country better than a vital man with his wits about him not to mention the fact that Obama as our president will IMMEASURABLY improve our world standing and respect amongst our international neighbors...face it, folks, we ARE part of a world community and that fact has been sorely forgotten during the Bush admin. He will not lose, and there is no victim card to be played. Fact is, the MEDIA has portrayed and played the negatives on and about Obama, he has not had to lift a finger to be portrayed as a victim...first all those turncoat HRC WHINERS who can't just face that fact that parties have nomination processes with RULES and by those RULES, Obama won this nomination, but now has to coddle the pantsuited one and practically make this convention about her...McCain has had no such party infighting...but again, I will take a man who knows his countries and his borders, who can speak on a WEEKEND, thank you and does not retire to his ranch with his beer heiress wife any day over the likes of McCain. OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 OH YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that anyone who thinks a feeble old man of 72 could run this country better than a vital man with his wits about him not to mention the fact that Obama as our president will IMMEASURABLY improve our world standing and respect amongst our international neighbors...face it, folks, we ARE part of a world community and that fact has been sorely forgotten during the Bush admin. He will not lose, and there is no victim card to be played. Fact is, the MEDIA has portrayed and played the negatives on and about Obama, he has not had to lift a finger to be portrayed as a victim...first all those turncoat HRC WHINERS who can't just face that fact that parties have nomination processes with RULES and by those RULES, Obama won this nomination, but now has to coddle the pantsuited one and practically make this convention about her...McCain has had no such party infighting...but again, I will take a man who knows his countries and his borders, who can speak on a WEEKEND, thank you and does not retire to his ranch with his beer heiress wife any day over the likes of McCain.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 OH YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Obama 08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495337 Obama 08 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495337 It is so unbelievable to me that there are people out there who honestly think that Mcain is better than Obama at anything. The old man doesn't even know where he is standing most of the time. He gets asked a question to which he has not rehearsed an answer and he freaks out, stutters, and gives an answer to another question to avoid answering the one he was asked. Once that's all done, he then gives that creepy grin that he usually makes when he reads one of the points that was written for him to take a shot at Obama. The guys is jaded and worthless. He'll lead us into needless wars and I hope that all of you who think he is so great have children who will be forced to fight in those wars because judging by his excitement over the whole Georgia situation, it wouldn't take long to be in yet another needless war that McCain, the hack, supports! It is so unbelievable to me that there are people out there who honestly think that Mcain is better than Obama at anything. The old man doesn't even know where he is standing most of the time. He gets asked a question to which he has not rehearsed an answer and he freaks out, stutters, and gives an answer to another question to avoid answering the one he was asked. Once that's all done, he then gives that creepy grin that he usually makes when he reads one of the points that was written for him to take a shot at Obama. The guys is jaded and worthless. He'll lead us into needless wars and I hope that all of you who think he is so great have children who will be forced to fight in those wars because judging by his excitement over the whole Georgia situation, it wouldn't take long to be in yet another needless war that McCain, the hack, supports!

]]> By: TR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495336 TR Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495336 Everyday there is a different poll all of which have consistantly had Obama up by 3 to 9 points. McCain has never been ahead and will never be ahead no matter what the MSM tries to portray to boost their ratings. We all know CNN is in the bag for McCain. Remember Hillary Clinton was suppose to win and she was up by 30 points and she was a shoe in as the Demoractic nominee. Obama 08! Everyday there is a different poll all of which have consistantly had Obama up by 3 to 9 points. McCain has never been ahead and will never be ahead no matter what the MSM tries to portray to boost their ratings. We all know CNN is in the bag for McCain.

Remember Hillary Clinton was suppose to win and she was up by
30 points and she was a shoe in as the Demoractic nominee.

Obama 08!

]]> By: Barbara - NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495328 Barbara - NC Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:46:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495328 Don't you people get it yet? CNN and others do this to keep their ratings up. If it was a landslide one way or the other, no on would watch. MEDIA MIND GAMES Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Don't you people get it yet? CNN and others do this to keep their ratings up. If it was a landslide one way or the other, no on would watch. MEDIA MIND GAMES

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

]]> By: RyanD. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495319 RyanD. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:45:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495319 Electoral College, anyone? Obama 08' Electoral College, anyone?

Obama 08'

]]> By: M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495318 M Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:45:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495318 McCain 08, Hillary 2012! McCain 08, Hillary 2012!

]]> By: sharon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495316 sharon Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:45:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495316 If B.O. had resounding experience doing anything, if he honestly knew what he believed, if his friends weren't haters of this amazing country......he might be a more attractive candidate. But he's none of the above! If B.O. had resounding experience doing anything, if he honestly knew what he believed, if his friends weren't haters of this amazing country......he might be a more attractive candidate. But he's none of the above!

]]> By: Cant Wait http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495314 Cant Wait Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:45:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495314 Mr. McCain has clear concise answers to questions. One would have to think that he understands himself and what he believes in. Mr. Obama. uh, er, seems to, uh hedge and and, er qualify, uh, his every answer. One would be lead to believe that Mr. Obama doesn't know what he thinks without someone telling him what to say. Mr. McCain has clear concise answers to questions. One would have to think that he understands himself and what he believes in.

Mr. Obama. uh, er, seems to, uh hedge and and, er qualify, uh, his every answer. One would be lead to believe that Mr. Obama doesn't know what he thinks without someone telling him what to say.

]]> By: Barbara - NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495312 Barbara - NC Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:44:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495312 No more wealthy old republican warmongers. We want our country back. Go Obama '08 No more wealthy old republican warmongers.

We want our country back.

Go Obama '08

]]> By: Republicans hate america http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495308 Republicans hate america Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:44:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495308 if McCain wins this it will just show how stupid this country is and will deserve the hardships they will put themselves in. I just cant believe the majority are that blind and stupid. if McCain wins this it will just show how stupid this country is and will deserve the hardships they will put themselves in. I just cant believe the majority are that blind and stupid.

]]> By: Tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495307 Tom Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:44:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495307 This will be the year when the debates will really make the difference. McSame is terrible in debates. He really has nothing to offer and will when he performs poorly - and he will - it will all be over and McCain will lose. So, for now the polls are interesting, but almost meaningless. This will be the year when the debates will really make the difference. McSame is terrible in debates. He really has nothing to offer and will when he performs poorly – and he will – it will all be over and McCain will lose. So, for now the polls are interesting, but almost meaningless.

]]> By: Louis Jacinto http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495303 Louis Jacinto Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:43:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495303 Voting for men again, after 232 years! YAWN! "He Can't Win Without Her!" Voting for men again, after 232 years! YAWN!

"He Can't Win Without Her!"

]]> By: jeff, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495293 jeff, Los Angeles, CA Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:42:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495293 Really?!? I haven't been called, in fact no one I know has been called. Who is being asked? These polls are media driven therefore skewed, and what does the media want? A horse race. Ratings are at stake here and a landslide election by Obama wouldn't bring them. So everything has to be close. The younger generation are in control of this election and they aren't being asked and no matter what anyone else may say, they say Obama. Really?!? I haven't been called, in fact no one I know has been called. Who is being asked? These polls are media driven therefore skewed, and what does the media want? A horse race. Ratings are at stake here and a landslide election by Obama wouldn't bring them. So everything has to be close. The younger generation are in control of this election and they aren't being asked and no matter what anyone else may say, they say Obama.

]]> By: Foreign Observer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495284 Foreign Observer Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:41:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495284 where do these rumors originate that Obama "stumbled and fumbled" during the Q&A with Warren? He listened to the question, thought for a moment, and gave articulate answers that actually included subordinate clauses. Whereas McCain, who likely cheated on the whole event anyway, produced one-line main clause soundbites he's pandered a hundred times before. Ask yourself how you want the president to react when a complicated question of problem comes up: "Drill!", "Forgiven", "Defeat It", "At Conception!" guy or the man who thinks things through? where do these rumors originate that Obama "stumbled and fumbled" during the Q&A with Warren? He listened to the question, thought for a moment, and gave articulate answers that actually included subordinate clauses. Whereas McCain, who likely cheated on the whole event anyway, produced one-line main clause soundbites he's pandered a hundred times before. Ask yourself how you want the president to react when a complicated question of problem comes up: "Drill!", "Forgiven", "Defeat It", "At Conception!" guy or the man who thinks things through?

]]> By: Independent from FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495281 Independent from FL Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:40:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495281 He NEEDS CLINTON!!! He will lose if it's not CLINTON! This is the ONLY party unity solution to win the white house otherwise he'll lose. He NEEDS CLINTON!!! He will lose if it's not CLINTON!
This is the ONLY party unity solution to win the white house otherwise he'll lose.

]]> By: mk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495280 mk Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:40:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495280 once again the real story is McCain hasn't MOVED ON INCH in the polls. Why is that? If he is so all powerfull why does he stay at 42-43 week after week? once again the real story is McCain hasn't MOVED ON INCH in the polls.
Why is that? If he is so all powerfull why does he stay at 42-43 week after week?

]]> By: Mr Magoo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495271 Mr Magoo Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:38:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495271 Leave it to CNN to take a poll that has fluctuated only 3 pointsa either way for 2 months and it fluctuates 2 points and CNN calls it cutting it in half. I love you guys at CNN, but this is just creating a headline. Meanwhile Obama continues his big electoral college lead, the only poll that will matter CNN just wants a close election for ratings. Leave it to CNN to take a poll that has fluctuated only 3 pointsa either way for 2 months and it fluctuates 2 points and CNN calls it cutting it in half.
I love you guys at CNN, but this is just creating a headline.
Meanwhile Obama continues his big electoral college lead, the only poll that will matter
CNN just wants a close election for ratings.

]]> By: curiousnumbers http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495267 curiousnumbers Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:37:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495267 that means Obama is still winning..even with only land line voters huh? wow...add in the cell phone gen and what does that give you.....? LAND...SLIDE FOR OBAMA. that means Obama is still winning..even with only land line voters huh?

wow...add in the cell phone gen and what does that give you.....?
LAND...SLIDE FOR OBAMA.

]]> By: J. Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495258 J. Ryan Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:36:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495258 Obama never had a strong lead over McCain. The only Democrat who did was Clinton. Obama is simply proving what his critics have said all along: the man's rhetoric is not backed by any sound policy, he is far too inexperienced to lead, and he is too self-absorbed to be able to admit any of this. Former Dem. Obama never had a strong lead over McCain. The only Democrat who did was Clinton.

Obama is simply proving what his critics have said all along: the man's rhetoric is not backed by any sound policy, he is far too inexperienced to lead, and he is too self-absorbed to be able to admit any of this.

Former Dem.

]]> By: slowday http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495253 slowday Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:36:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495253 The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows Barack Obama attracting 45% of the vote while John McCain earns 42%. When "leaners" are included, it’s Obama 47% and McCain 45% The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows Barack Obama attracting 45% of the vote while John McCain earns 42%.

When "leaners" are included, it’s Obama 47% and McCain 45%

]]> By: MARILYN HALLEY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495245 MARILYN HALLEY Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:35:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495245 I HAVE WORKED WITH CHILDRENS RIGHTS FOR AT LEAST 25 YEARS - IN OUR WRITINGS - WE QUOTE MOTHER TERESA - " I HAVE NEVER OR WILL NEVER ADOPT ONE OF MY CHILDREN TO THE U.S - FOR THERE THEY CAN NOT THRIVE" - IS THIS TRUE AT THE CHURCH INTERVIEW - McCAIN - HE ADOPTED A CHILD FROM MOTHER TERICA ?????? I HAVE WORKED WITH CHILDRENS RIGHTS FOR AT LEAST 25 YEARS – IN OUR WRITINGS – WE QUOTE MOTHER TERESA – " I HAVE NEVER OR WILL NEVER ADOPT ONE OF MY CHILDREN TO THE U.S – FOR THERE THEY CAN NOT THRIVE" – IS THIS TRUE AT THE CHURCH INTERVIEW – McCAIN – HE ADOPTED A CHILD FROM MOTHER TERICA ??????

]]> By: Frank, San Francisco http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495242 Frank, San Francisco Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:35:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495242 You still have time to change your mind. Hmmm..Biden, Bayh or Hillary. If the Obama supporters really want to win, I think we all know who he should pick. Seems to me for all the grandstanding the Obamamaniacs are allowing their dislike of Clinton from ensuring a Dem victory in Nov not the other way around. You still have time to change your mind. Hmmm..Biden, Bayh or Hillary.
If the Obama supporters really want to win, I think we all know who he should pick. Seems to me for all the grandstanding the Obamamaniacs are allowing their dislike of Clinton from ensuring a Dem victory in Nov not the other way around.

]]> By: jackjack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495237 jackjack Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:34:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495237 Did I read that wrong? Obama is still ahead and McCain still behind? not news. Did I read that wrong? Obama is still ahead and McCain still behind?

not news.

]]> By: Elaine wilson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495235 Elaine wilson Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:34:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495235 Obama can win only if he picks Hillary Clinton as his vp. I hope he sees this. She has earned the right to be vp. If he really wants change then he will have the first AM and a woman to represent we the people. If people have any understanding and appreciation for women they will support Hillary as vp. Those who hate the Clintons may just cause Obama to lose this race. Obama can win only if he picks Hillary Clinton as his vp. I hope he sees this. She has earned the right to be vp. If he really wants change then he will have the first AM and a woman to represent we the people. If people have any understanding and appreciation for women they will support Hillary as vp. Those who hate the Clintons may just cause Obama to lose this race.

]]> By: Fred http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495233 Fred Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:34:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495233 How hypocritical of the Obama campaign to accuse Sen. McCain of links to big oil, when it was Obama's father AND stepfather who was actually, in oil. How hypocritical of the Obama campaign to accuse Sen. McCain of links to big oil, when it was Obama's father AND stepfather who was actually, in oil.

]]> By: juiceball http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495229 juiceball Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:34:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495229 This is the same poll that just a few weeks ago indicated that OBAMA's support was dwindling, then it went backup to 6 percent, and now it's dwindling again - These polls aren't worth the ink that's used to print the results. Next week he'll be back up again. I don't believe any of these polls. No one called my house! :) This is the same poll that just a few weeks ago indicated that OBAMA's support was dwindling, then it went backup to 6 percent, and now it's dwindling again – These polls aren't worth the ink that's used to print the results. Next week he'll be back up again. I don't believe any of these polls. No one called my house! :)

]]> By: Crush Rush http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495227 Crush Rush Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:33:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495227 I laugh at the made up polls.Its like the carnival barker hoping to gain more interest in what hes selling.Lets hope that one day an insider exposes the polls for what they really are.They are for leading mindless morons. I laugh at the made up polls.Its like the carnival barker hoping to gain more interest in what hes selling.Lets hope that one day an insider exposes the polls for what they really are.They are for leading mindless morons.

]]> By: Jerry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495226 Jerry Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:33:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495226 It's OK Nobamists! I will not say "I told you so"! Stay tuned... It's OK Nobamists! I will not say "I told you so"!

Stay tuned...

]]> By: Devon Spencer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495223 Devon Spencer Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:33:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495223 Choosing a running mate and the Democratic convention going on in a few days will bring those numbers up. Obama '08 Choosing a running mate and the Democratic convention going on in a few days will bring those numbers up.

Obama '08

]]> By: Rick McArthur http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495222 Rick McArthur Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:33:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495222 Obama is an empty suit that is trying to appeal to the hard left, the independents, and Republicans. He has no core values and cannot answer a question directly. He's outstanding with a teleprompter and hand written speeches. Put him in a debate format and he's stuttering dunce. Obama is an empty suit that is trying to appeal to the hard left, the independents, and Republicans. He has no core values and cannot answer a question directly. He's outstanding with a teleprompter and hand written speeches. Put him in a debate format and he's stuttering dunce.

]]> By: Lisa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495214 Lisa Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:33:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495214 I've tried to explain this to the Obama's supporters, unfortunately they have to learn from experience. I've tried to explain this to the Obama's supporters, unfortunately they have to learn from experience.

]]> By: Scott L http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495211 Scott L Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:32:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495211 Obama doesn't care about the presidency. All he cares about is the book and speaking tour where he and his wife will make millions. Obama doesn't care about the presidency. All he cares about is the book and speaking tour where he and his wife will make millions.

]]> By: Danny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495210 Danny Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:32:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495210 I like Hillary, Not Omaba.... out of the 2 left to Run..... I'll take McCain. I like Hillary, Not Omaba.... out of the 2 left to Run..... I'll take McCain.

]]> By: Walter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495209 Walter Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:32:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495209 Beginning to look like filthy politics still works. That's the only thing keeping McCain's head above water, and the national media is complicit in the crime. Beginning to look like filthy politics still works.

That's the only thing keeping McCain's head above water, and the national media is complicit in the crime.

]]> By: Kathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495207 Kathy Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:32:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495207 He is still ahead and he will win this presidential election! He is still ahead and he will win this presidential election!

]]> By: Even the Dems don't want him http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495206 Even the Dems don't want him Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:32:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495206 There aren't many choices left for VP because everyone has said "NO". They don't want to be a part of a losing ticket. BTW, I thought Obama was going to announce his VP choice to his sheep first. There aren't many choices left for VP because everyone has said "NO". They don't want to be a part of a losing ticket. BTW, I thought Obama was going to announce his VP choice to his sheep first.

]]> By: biffington, biff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495204 biffington, biff Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:31:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495204 right about now... is where someone comes along and says what mean posts Democrats make..... sigh.... right about now... is where someone comes along and says what mean posts Democrats make.....

sigh....

]]> By: jp,michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495201 jp,michigan Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:31:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495201 Finally, some Obama vetting is going on. Read , the books and start surfing the net to find out the real story , his legislative record and why a man who speaks so highly of South Side of Chicago did noting to stop some of the violence and political corruption while in the Illinois house? Finally, some Obama vetting is going on. Read , the books and start surfing the net to find out the real story , his legislative record and why a man who speaks so highly of South Side of Chicago did noting to stop some of the violence and political corruption while in the Illinois house?

]]> By: Thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495200 Thomas Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:31:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495200 CNN only releases these polls on days when it suits them. They want the story. The last few polls showed that Obama was holding steady at a six point lead. Then when they could make a headline by saying that he was only ahead by three they make a big deal. These polls mean nothing. It was too early and last time I checked the Electoral College not the popular vote decided the outcome of the election. Obama appears to have a fairly solid lead at the moment. However, CNN as all other networks most promote this as a close race for higher rarings. I am sick of the supposed media bias. Does anyone have any problem hearing both sides of any arguement. If the media was so left-wing why did they all go to sleep when Bush was making the case for war. Where was the left-wing media than. The media exists to make money period and they will do whatever furthers their agenda regardless of political affiliation. While I do feel that this race is close. I do not think that it is as close as we are led to believe. The reason this race is close at all is because Barack Obama is black. Bottom line end of story but no network wants to have an honest discussion about that. If Barack Obama were a white guy named John Smith and everything else about him was the same he would be 15 points ahead. CNN only releases these polls on days when it suits them. They want the story. The last few polls showed that Obama was holding steady at a six point lead. Then when they could make a headline by saying that he was only ahead by three they make a big deal. These polls mean nothing. It was too early and last time I checked the Electoral College not the popular vote decided the outcome of the election. Obama appears to have a fairly solid lead at the moment. However, CNN as all other networks most promote this as a close race for higher rarings.
I am sick of the supposed media bias. Does anyone have any problem hearing both sides of any arguement. If the media was so left-wing why did they all go to sleep when Bush was making the case for war. Where was the left-wing media than. The media exists to make money period and they will do whatever furthers their agenda regardless of political affiliation.
While I do feel that this race is close. I do not think that it is as close as we are led to believe. The reason this race is close at all is because Barack Obama is black. Bottom line end of story but no network wants to have an honest discussion about that. If Barack Obama were a white guy named John Smith and everything else about him was the same he would be 15 points ahead.

]]> By: Jamie Bloomfield http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495199 Jamie Bloomfield Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:31:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495199 No doubt there are many the world over praying for a Democrat victory for the White House. As I see it, George Bush Jr has been a complete and utter failure both domestically and internationally. His Administration seems to be wrought by lies, deceit and possibly corruption, particularly over the illegal Iraq War. I would love to see an African American as the US President, but I believe that Barack Obama is not the man. For someone who has been in politics for only a short period of time, he comes across as very arrogant, very full of himself, and attempts to emulate and portray himself as the next Martin Luther King Jnr. He doesn't even come close. I believe that the Democratic Party has fatally wounded it's chances by selecting him as their Presidential candidate. In my opinion, Hillary Clinton was their best chance with Obama as VP. Unfortunately, I believe that McCain will win the Presidency and that the US and the world will have to suffer and endure much the same as they have under Bush, which is a shame. I hope I am wrong. No doubt there are many the world over praying for a Democrat victory for the White House. As I see it, George Bush Jr has been a complete and utter failure both domestically and internationally. His Administration seems to be wrought by lies, deceit and possibly corruption, particularly over the illegal Iraq War. I would love to see an African American as the US President, but I believe that Barack Obama is not the man. For someone who has been in politics for only a short period of time, he comes across as very arrogant, very full of himself, and attempts to emulate and portray himself as the next Martin Luther King Jnr. He doesn't even come close. I believe that the Democratic Party has fatally wounded it's chances by selecting him as their Presidential candidate. In my opinion, Hillary Clinton was their best chance with Obama as VP. Unfortunately, I believe that McCain will win the Presidency and that the US and the world will have to suffer and endure much the same as they have under Bush, which is a shame. I hope I am wrong.

]]> By: james http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495197 james Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:30:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495197 John Mccain=WWWIII John Mccain=WWWIII

]]> By: john http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495196 john Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:30:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495196 The polls are worthless and do not reflect the true election numbers on election day. You people are fools to take seriously what 1000 people think at any given time in an election. This just makes for headlines and is an attempt to shape American thought but we are not going for it this time. AMERICA WAKE UP AND THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA 08/12 OBAMA 08/12 OBAMA 08/12 OBAMA 08/12 OBAMA 08/12 OBAMA 08/12 The polls are worthless and do not reflect the true election numbers on election day. You people are fools to take seriously what 1000 people think at any given time in an election. This just makes for headlines and is an attempt to shape American thought but we are not going for it this time. AMERICA WAKE UP AND THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08/12
OBAMA 08/12
OBAMA 08/12
OBAMA 08/12
OBAMA 08/12
OBAMA 08/12

]]> By: A Woman In California For Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495194 A Woman In California For Obama Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:30:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495194 So many of HRC supporters have said "Obama supporters will be crying when he loses." He might. Anything is possible but I have news for you-YOU WILL BE CRYING EVEN HARDER. I myself will not be crying but I will be waiting. Waiting for 2012 to roll around to repay the favor. YOU WILL BE THE ONES CRYING THEN. CRYING for OUR votes and you can go to h$ll waiting for them. It will be another 20 years before another democratic president sits in the WH and I don't care what color HE is. It's not going to happen. You will need the "unimportant" black vote and the youth vote (which I've seen you put down). IT WON'T BE THERE THIS TIME. Just as YOU were not here THIS TIME. Trust me. In 2012 when HRC gets the courage to run against Jeb Bush it won't even be a contest and I will proudly support ANYONE who runs against her and her evil supporters (certainly not all of them). Go right ahead and cast your vote for JM in 08 and watch millions of us cast our votes in 12 AGAINST "old girl." If Obama loses in 08-she loses for life. It's your decision. So many of HRC supporters have said "Obama supporters will be crying when he loses." He might. Anything is possible but I have news for you-YOU WILL BE CRYING EVEN HARDER. I myself will not be crying but I will be waiting. Waiting for 2012 to roll around to repay the favor. YOU WILL BE THE ONES CRYING THEN. CRYING for OUR votes and you can go to h$ll waiting for them. It will be another 20 years before another democratic president sits in the WH and I don't care what color HE is. It's not going to happen. You will need the "unimportant" black vote and the youth vote (which I've seen you put down). IT WON'T BE THERE THIS TIME. Just as YOU were not here THIS TIME. Trust me. In 2012 when HRC gets the courage to run against Jeb Bush it won't even be a contest and I will proudly support ANYONE who runs against her and her evil supporters (certainly not all of them). Go right ahead and cast your vote for JM in 08 and watch millions of us cast our votes in 12 AGAINST "old girl." If Obama loses in 08-she loses for life. It's your decision.

]]> By: janet, ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/19/cnn-poll-of-polls-obama-lead-cut-in-half/#comment-1495195 janet, ohio Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:30:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13238#comment-1495195 Okay McCain voters, I will just say this: I don't care if the polls have McCain up by 50 points, DO NOT sit at home on election day thinking it's all in the bag! Polls do not win elections. He can't win if we stay home! Okay I'm done. Okay McCain voters, I will just say this: I don't care if the polls have McCain up by 50 points, DO NOT sit at home on election day thinking it's all in the bag! Polls do not win elections. He can't win if we stay home! Okay I'm done.

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