Comments on: CNN Poll: Obama 49, McCain 48

By: Chris Arendt

Chris Arendt — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:43:00 +0000

People say McCain chose Palin simply because she was a woman. Did the Democrats pick Obama simply because he was black?

Neither has any experience and Palin overthrew a corrupt political machine in Alaska. Obama embraced a corrupt political machine in Chicago.

On bringing change to Washington, I would want Palin over Obama anyday.

By: mollygonz

mollygonz — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:42:14 +0000

That's funny because the Gallup poll for the last three days shows him up, first by nine, then by six. Anyway, the Obama Campaign pays little attention to polls as alot of the polls are taken with likely voters, not first time voters. No way, No how, No McCain!!

By: Mar in calif

Mar in calif — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:42:12 +0000

Obama followers are afraid of MCcain and Palin, that's why they're talking so negatively about them. Now turns out that Hillary has more experience than Palin??? YOU Nobama followers hated Senator Clinton. I am a Hillary supporter who will be voting for MCcain, and not because he chose a woman, but because NObama just cares about himself, all he cares about is to become the first black to be a president. He is going to say anything we want to hear so he can make history. Nobama and Michelle are disgusting. NO WAY, NO HOW, NOBAMA
PUMA

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:39:26 +0000

I think the lack of bounce for Obama clearly shows that all the talk about Obama is a main street media making and NOT HOW THE PEOPLE REALLY FEEL.

Obama and the DNC have remarkably blown the year that the Dems should have had the White House in a cake walk. Now...now that Obama is against a real opponent, one that the Dems cannot pull strings to have undermined.....well, time to lose once and for all Senator Obama. And, when it comes time for re-election.....try doing some work between now and then so you may actually have a record to run on. HA HA HA

By: Brian B (Va)

Brian B (Va) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:39:24 +0000

This Palin nomination is a smoke screen. The GOP is running an covert, underground campaign to register voters that will never vote for Obama/Biden. Recent history is that Bush received 12 million more votes than he did in 2000. Don't be surprised that McCain will recieve more than 75 million votes...these will be the good ole boy votes...people that have never dreamed of voting before...people that don't participate in the polls...we have no chance here.

By: sharon

sharon — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:38:55 +0000

please stop with the "experience"debate. How about debating credentials and knowlwdge.(re foreign policy,economics,domestic policy,the constitution ,workings of congress etc etc) Does Palin have any credentials and knowledge re above to be selected VP? McCain touts her 12 years of executive experience and implies that the Obama/Biden combined don't compare to her record.She spent 10 years part time as a small town (not a city) councilor and mayor and a short stint as Gov (the campaign is into it's 19 month..do the math).If that is "executive experience" , it is highly over rated no matter how McCain trys to spins it. Her economic credentials........her small town was left 20 million in debt when she left office as mayor.I think credentials and knowledge trumps her so called "executive experience".canada

By: Chris Arendt

Chris Arendt — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:38:14 +0000

Comparing only Palin and Obama on bringing change we would find that Palin is a better candidate than Obama.

Both have minimal experience (Obama state legislater and 3 years as US senator, Palin small town mayor and 2 years governor) and both have no foreign policy experience. These things cancel out.

However, Palin overthrew a corrupt system that was controlled by her own party and worked her way up that way. Obama, though, embraced a corrupt system to work his way up, changing nothing.

To fix a broken, corrupt Washington, do we need someone who embraces the system or one who overthrows the system?

By: Tennisguypitt

Tennisguypitt — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:37:44 +0000

Did anyone hear about Palin's daughter being pregnant at age 17, keeping the baby, and marrying the father? How's that for FAMILY VALUES? Oh the irony...

Polls don't mean anything at this point. Let's wait until November.

Obama/Biden '08!

By: independentmind

independentmind — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:32:48 +0000

obama's support comes from those not polled. republicans will lose by 10 points nationwide in nov.

By: Janet, USA via Canada(Toronto)

Janet, USA via Canada(Toronto) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:31:34 +0000

What about us who don't own a land phone?

In today's society the old polling system really doesn't hold weight!

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:30:53 +0000

there was a poll yesterday–Obama- 49–McBush-41–how come your polls are so different. why are you asking?

By: V London

V London — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:29:04 +0000

these polls are useless, most of them don't even follow all the statistical rules, making them infeasible for accuracy. Obama is going to easily win over 55% of the votes come november

By: Texans for Obama

Texans for Obama — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:28:42 +0000

I am from Washington State and I have many friends that reside in Alaska. They were shocked she was chosen. She is being investigated for for using her power to try and fire her brother in law. Now, what does say about this woman> She is too emotional and puts her personal life ahead of good judgement.

McCain has put this country in danger by selecting a no experience woman with 5 kids and one who has downs syndrome as VP choice. Who is going to raise this woman's children? What kind of mother puts her career first?

What about our national security? I am scared to death he will die in office and this woman with zero foreign policy and national security experience will be our commander in chief. McCain has shown he has no judgement. I am sure behind the scenes most of the Republicans are also shaking in their shoes. Would you marry someone you only met twice? Heck No!

McCain is going to lose by a landslide American's are not stupid!

By: McWho?

McWho? — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:27:53 +0000

for having a three month head start, 26 years of "experience", being a "maverick" and the congress ratings so low...John McCain is surly under performing...i would think that he would be far ahead of the underdog Obama...i guess America has better judgment than McCain....and just think the Millions and Millions of Obama supporters who only use cell phones that have not been polled like my self

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:27:29 +0000

I spent an hour last night going through Palin's views on the issues, once others do the same Obama will have a considerable lead in the polls. I hope everyone will do their research on this woman, including the CNN team. There is much info. out there, some video & audio clips of her which was shocking. She may be a female but not at all on the side of women. Her views on science & environmental issues are extremely out of touch with reality. Scary. I doubt the average voter would have anything in common with her.

By: Melanie Jones

Melanie Jones — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:26:04 +0000

CHARLIE COOK, the director and founder of the "COOK REPORT," one the most respected polling organizations in the world, referred to the polls being cited by the capble news organizations, as JUNK POLLS. These polls are designed to generate ratings and/or mainly for entertainment purposes. According to him, the race is still OBAMA's to LOSE.

By: The Lady

The Lady — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:25:35 +0000

Obama rasied 51mill and John McCain raised 27mill, I am just confused on why more people are giving money to Obama but not voting for him????????

By: Clinton/McCain

Clinton/McCain — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:24:41 +0000

What happened to that 15 point bump the pundits were talking about? Looks like the party isn't united, as I suspected. It doesn't look good for the Democrats. They should have chosen the stronger candidate to run for president (Hillary).

By: Mark, VA

Mark, VA — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:24:17 +0000

Wait until McCain get's his bounce. Prediction post Republican convention: McCain 50% Obama 47% Other 3%

By: Irene 4 Obama

Irene 4 Obama — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:23:45 +0000

On Sunday, the Gallup poll had OBAMA UP by 6% over McCain.

The best poll of all will be when we VOTE. It is the VOTERS who will decide the future of our Country. Senators Obama and Biden are the ones who will bring that CHANGE America needs. McCain is more Bush – heaven help us!

With eight years filled with FAILURES........we are now offered the opportunity to DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.........VOTE!

By: Barack Smith

Barack Smith — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:23:14 +0000

If I didn't know any better, I'd say CNN is creating their own "polling data" to manufacture the "narrative" of a close race where none exists. If a candidate REALLY drops 8 points OVERNIGHT, as the CNN "poll" suggests, that's truly news!

By: MARY,FLORIDA

MARY,FLORIDA — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:23:07 +0000

If the polls show things so close why is the feedback from blogs so one sided

By: CHRISTY

CHRISTY — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:23:01 +0000

I know that CNN will not show my comment because of what I have to say. CNN is 1# supporter of the Clintons. They tried to devide the dems when they found out that their sweetheart was never vetted, they ran a PHONY POLL on how over 50% Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama and now they have another extra, extra PHONY POLL on how Obama did not get any bounce. CNN, keep it up. If Obama loses this election, Hillary will not will never become a president.

By: c

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:21:58 +0000

I do not have a landline just like millions of people in our country. My grandmother does, but she’s voting for Obama! So let us all laugh at this new poll. Maybe we should take a poll about this poll. Call me!

By: John Air Force Vet

John Air Force Vet — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:21:00 +0000

CNN why is your poll the only one like this. Gallup up by 6 – other up ,too. People check your pols at realploitics.com it is a bigger-better average and shows many states.

By: Willa PA

Willa PA — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:18:24 +0000

USA citizens are doomed with McCain/Palin ticket. Conservatives are the sleaziest, slymiest, hypocritial and the most a-moral bunch on the planet hiding behind religion...

By: Michael G- Ventura ca

Michael G- Ventura ca — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:18:03 +0000

I think that the polls may be a tad OFF-We'll see in November!

By: I toldyouso

I toldyouso — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:17:30 +0000

Any idiot who votes Republican deserves eight more years of our politicians giving away America. good Luck!!

By: Praying for American

Praying for American — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:16:26 +0000

I am speaking as a US citizen. I don't want some one who has been a governor for only 20 months. This should make all of us take pause. We want our country to be here. Just because Alaska is next to Russia is not the reason someone should be picked to be the VP this is just dumb. This is what was said by Cindy McCain. Erase this one if you will CNN. Like the one I posted yesterday. This is a fact.

By: Just amazing!

Just amazing! — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:15:46 +0000

Where are the reports about Sarah Palin being investigated, her gaffes that show she has NO foreign policy intelligence? It doesn't look like equalized reporting here.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:14:38 +0000

All this and other polls do is emphasize that half the country votes democratic and the other half republican. The bottom line is the Electoral College.

By: Daki

Daki — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:14:29 +0000

Cnn polls are always different from others.I will not take Cnn opinion poll to be honest,because they are very bias.

By: joe

joe — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:14:28 +0000

palin is under investigation in her state. SHE have to be proved innocent before we consider voting for her,otherwise no nomination for PALIN.

By: Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon

Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:13:26 +0000

As more comes out about Sarah Palin, the bounce will turn into a bobble.

By: arlene, CA

arlene, CA — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:12:15 +0000

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McCAIN to Bulldog: I totally agree with all of your comments. Well Said!! Barack Obama /Joe Biden

By: La Raza

La Raza — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:10:44 +0000

DO NOT BELIEVE THE POLLS. THE LITMUS TEST FOR THIS IS SIMPLE: ASK YOURSELF, WAS I EVER POLLED?

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:09:19 +0000

the dems chose the wrong candidate and it's time everyone started admiting that! no real bounces and certainly no victory for the dems in the making.

By: jay

jay — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:07:38 +0000

I would like to know who are they polling? If they are not polling the young vote and the African American vote then the polls would look like 10 to 15 points in favor of Obama like it should be.

By: Rick C.

Rick C. — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:07:22 +0000

Everybody knows Obama is not up 1%. I think a conservative guess would be 7%. But, I am sure that CNN realizes that there were a lot more viewers when polls showed a tighter race than when Obama was up by seven or eight points a month ago. I mean, who couldn't get a poll to say exactly what they want it to. Obama polling way ahead? Call a few Utah numbers. McCain back ahead? Let's call Burlington, Vermont and Portland, Oregon. Ignore this and they will stop doing it. If you are concerned about polling numbers, spend this time registering voters. The larger the voter turnout, the better that bodes for Democrats. Especially, this year Mrs. Ted Nugent on the ticket.

By: Say Cheese Obama

Say Cheese Obama — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:07:21 +0000

I think this poll is accurate. America is waking up to Obama and are seeing that he really only can deliver a good speech with fluff. There's not a lot of substance behind the speeches, which are probably written by someone else! I'm a former Democrat supporter of Hillary. I am very excited to now support McCain-Palin. I think Sarah's awesome. I think she'll outshine Obama!!

By: Old white lady for Obama

Old white lady for Obama — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:06:58 +0000

The realisation that I could probably debate foreign policy issues better than Palin is disturbing to say the least! What was old man McCain thinking when he made her his VP? Talk about poor judgement and here I thought we got wiser with age. Once I stopped laughing at his insane choice, I realised what a disaster it would be for this country should the Republicans, by some fluke, win in November.

By: Gringo

Gringo — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:06:16 +0000

Sarah Palin-a governor making decisions each and every day.

Obama-more concerned for running for office from when he made his speech 4 years ago, by the admission of most of his supporters he has effectively been absent from his job for 18 months while he ran his campaign. In relation to the last 4 years, 200+ present votes so as not to have to explain taking a stand on issues that may jeopardize his run for office.

McCain-criticize his voting record, at least it is filled with "Yea and Nah's" and he didnt cop out early and often planning on a "future" presidential run. Dont like his record, fine, at least it is in the congressional record and holds some value!

And all those claiming Obama as a constitutional scholar. Last I checked his socialist, radical leaning dont jive with his topic of study. Remember: Islamic extremists and black radicals-none of those groups care about your rights and neither does Obama. Get ready to watch a Republic turn into a Socialist state if he ends up in Washington.

And polls dont equal votes, I am really curious to see if all kool-aid drinkers show up in November. But alas, the sheep we call our fellow citizens do the same every election year with the same lead up hype, 66% or better stay home and then cry for 4 years. But you can all show up, how do you sell the electoral college your bill of goods?

By: eric

eric — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:06:03 +0000

I will try to leave this information one more time. It keeps getting left out. The Gallup poll shows Obama in the lead 48-42. Right after the convention the Gallup poll showed Obama 49-41. The CNN Opinion Research Poll has a major flaw. CNN conducts polls like it reports news. Poorly.

By: Peter, MI

Peter, MI — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:05:15 +0000

this poll is not correct; better info on electoral-vote.com

By: G O'brien

G O'brien — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:03:52 +0000

Is there any suggestion that a number of the front runners for VP choice for John McCain turned him down?

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:02:41 +0000

Who exactly is getting polled? How many people? I sure haven't been polled!

By: Gloria, NY

Gloria, NY — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:59:13 +0000

Why do you quote the gallup polls only sometimes?

Gallup Tracking 08/28 – 08/30 2730 RV 48 42 Obama + 6

Obama 6 percent over McCain &

Rasmussen Tracking 08/29 – 08/31 3000 LV 49 46 Obama +3

Obama 3 percent over McCain. Please don’t lie…

By: dave

dave — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:58:32 +0000

Things have to get even worse before they get better so please elect MCCain. if this is a close election with a beauty queen as veep things deserve to get worse. this country does not get it and never will among a certain segment of society. so lets elect them, start teaching creationism, have inbreeding etc. this is what the world needs. the fall of the US. W brought it close, they will bring it closer-after all, Alaska IS close to Russia! wow!

By: Simba from Toronto,canada

Simba from Toronto,canada — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:58:10 +0000

This is the only way cnn makes it living by trying to tell people that the race is tight. Wrong, it is impossible, unless Americans vote with their feet not with their brains.
BOB will win this hands down.

BOB = Biden/Obama
BOB 08-12!!!

By: M.B. from Berlin FOR OBAMA

M.B. from Berlin FOR OBAMA — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:55:41 +0000

Come on, it's just one more trashy poll. Look at other polls, showing Barack 6 points ahead. And even these polls are not showing a "real" result, because many of US Obama supporters do have only mobile phones...
So don't give these polls much credit and wait until Oct. 15th when the LAST debate of Obama vs. McCain aired.

I'm confident from Sept. 26th, the first debate, Obama will go to landslide victory direction.

Obama + Biden 08