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THE POLL OF POLLS IS A REPUBLICAN POLL OWNED BY MURDOCH WHO OWNS FOX NEWS ETC. MORE ILLUSION GAMES!

MIke (Syracuse)--according to Gallup, CBS, etc. he gained around 8-10 pts. Not bad for a candidate who has been savaged by the media and the right wingers.

OMG another oil pusher for the next Buch admistration
We dont need anymore of the previous adminstration polices
God Help us
Go Go OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the way

As a staunch supporter of the Repub party it bothers me how the party threw this woman on us as if we will really lover. She is certainly cute but the fact remains that we cannot stress National Security with this one. I will stick with the party but I am starting to have my doubts. Please fellow Republicans, am I the only southerner against this? Should have been Romney.

McCain, in a fit of anger after the Cambell interview with Tucker on Palin, cancels his CNN interview. He is not stable. He is not a Maverick, unless you turn to a news station that says whatever he wants...like Palin being a Maverick when she is the new face and name for the SAME OLD OIL CORPORATIONS. He is a bull alright, bullheaded, and full of bull. He won't talk to Iran, to CNN, to...any American that disagrees with him...next week we'll be back to the idea that you are unpatriotic if you ask a challeging question...just like Bush! McCain is the same. THE SAME. If he was a real Maverick, a New Hampshire independent senator or a Louisiana governor would be the nominee.

obama is more that 6 poits. macsame is joking .how can u full the whole country to bring awoman who can not even protect his own family to be the vp.it is funny that at that age macain has that kind of thinking .

Solid Family values - as in the kind that guide you to expose your daughter's mistake to the entire world for your own political career. Or the kind that led to the neglect that allowed her daughter to get pregnant out of wedlock in the first place.

Experience - as in the kind that allows a big fish to run a small pond. Come on !! Half of the people posting comments on this post could accomplish what she has done. Being Vice president of the USA should require the exceptional, and what about if McCain kicks the bucket. Most certainly the President should be exceptional.

Go OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm always glad to hear good news. I don't think these polls actually reflect much. No one with cell phones are being polled.

I just hope and pray that people in this country aren't stupid enough to fall for the same old dirty politics by the Republicans. It will truly be a sad day if they do.

Funny that Obama has 'pulled' ahead when just yesterday he was ahead by the same margin in CNN's 'poll of polls' and they claimed just a slim lead. Which is it CNN?

Obama supporters must reign in their enthusiasm. The selection of Palin will energize the conservative base and we'll come out in droves again. Finally a candidate with some solid family values. She and her family are beyond reproach. We need more politicians like Palin. She brings years of experience as a mayor and almost two years as a Governess!!!
So much for inexperience. Go Palin. Go McCain. Your awesome!!!

Obama supporters must reign in their enthisiasm. The selection of Palin will energize the conservative base and we'll come out in droves again. Finally a candidate with some sold family values. She and her family are beyon reproach. We need for politicians like Palin. She brings years of experience as a mayor and almost two years as a Governess!!!
So much for inexperience. Go Palin. Go McCain. Your awesome!!!

I am a democrat but the only reason Obama is where he is because of the anty Hillary vote. I am sad to confess that I prefer McCain and his choice of Palin is proof that he is ready to lead change.

Obama up by 6 percent, WOW!

By the end of the Republican convention Obama will be down by 6%.

The Democrats selected the wrong leader and he continues to demonstrate his lack of experience daily.

Sarah Palin has been vetted and we have discovered she has more experience than the Democratic nominee running for the presidency; and we are still awaiting the vetting of Obama.

Thanks Katie.

Gee CNN, Everyone else is +6 to +9 and you are +1.

Whatever are you up to CNN?

CNN – every other poll has Barack up more.... who are you polling? republicans?

we all know that OB is up more than 6% .The polsters are trying to give McCain an up beat effort decause he is during so poorly among voters . what can we expect .he has such poor judgement on almost every issue when it come to the american people.I blame him for not only asking Palin to be his vp ,for even thinking about asking her when she revealed to him the family responsibilities she has .I think it was very inconsiderateof him.Because of the lack of sound judgement.i could see the lights going of in McCain head when palin told him about her pregnant daughter. He cared nothing about dragging this nice young through the media. McCain and palin both know what the media will do.He failed to protect palin daughter so what will he do for our sons and daughters.

of course it only 6 from CNN.
Obama has cracked the 50% point from daily tracking poll.

All I read about in the last few days from you folks was there was no bounce, the race is tied, the Obama lead was gone. Now I read the Gallup poll and I see Obama is in a double digit lead. It seems clear to me that the "best political team" is all about ratings and you are trying to turn a done deal into a race. America does not want 4 more years. 4 more months is too long. Report the news folks and not your spin. And put the Election Center back on the leader.

I don't understand why discussion of McCain's age is unacceptable. There undeniably a significant chance that a 72-year-old male will die or become unable to serve as President for 4 years. So the qualifications of his VP are more critical than anyone else's before. And he picked one of the least qualified VPs ever. I find that insulting that he chose his short-term political gains over the long-term potential implications for the entire country. No one can seriously argue that Palin is qualified to step up to be POTUS and a leader on the world stage. So I find this choice to be obviously political pandering, and insulting. I obviously take this election a lot more seriously than McCain does. Do you?

Thanks, I didn't know these polls do not include first time voters, only people who voted in 2004. I wonder if there is a poll that includes EVERYONE!

Good job Obama!

I bet he is up by more than that!!!

I was curious about the “change” being promised by the Obama camp. After reading the posts on a few of these blogs, it seems the only change is a stronger division of the American public. It seems we are at war with ourselves, to the benefit of our politicians who continue to further divide us at every step. Maybe it is just that the bitter, twisted and hateful like to hang out on this site?

I did a little survey of myself, and find it interesting that young women voters are wooed by Obama based on his looks. There is absolutely nothing about experience that was brought up. Most that I spoke to said so what, and that is what scares me.

God help this country if that's what the future holds for us. Oh sure, I should vote for him just based on looks. No way, No how. I think I'll sit out this election, and just say to everyone in a year, see... I told you so!

How can Palin relate to the lower 48 state's issues? Her biggest accomplishments were to turn in a corrupt lawmaker when it was politically suitable for her to do it.

Shooting wolves from helicopters is a big issue in Alaska. What is Palin going to do when she is confronted by a major disaster, a failing economy or an increase in gang violence?

Photo shoots with an AR15 rifle ain't going to cut it sister

It's probably much higher if you add in those of us that only have a cel phone and no home phone, but 6 points is a pretty large lead at this point in the game.

Obama and the rest of the Democrats sexism is UNDENIABLE now. They used sexism to destroy Hillary, but its going to backfire in November.

Today's Democrats are sexist, sexist, sexist.

GO OBAMA!
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People are coming to their senses – people know Senator Obama and Joe Biden are the best for this country, and that McCain and Palin (the token woman) are just wrong.

Thank you CNN for posting your poll numbers.
And I especially thank you for not bowing down to John McCain-
Do not let him blackmail you!

I actually think if Palin is bright as they say, MaCain made a right decision. He was bit behind, but he may be ahead soon.

This is great news! But the only polls that matter are the ones that close on the Night of Nov 4!

Thank the lord.

The real poll is on November 4, 2008. Register now if you haven't
and please vote your conscience.

Obama-Biden
'08

When Ms. Palin begins to face the press directly ie without McCain at her side or having all her communication go through surrogates it should cause the Republican ticket to lose another 4 to 5 points...

But wait. Did you stellar journalists run a headline YESTERDAY saying "No Convention Bounce for Obama."

I'm beginning to think you all got your journalism degrees by mail order.

From Real Clear Politics:

Poll Date Sample Obama (D) McCain (R) Spread
RCP Average 08/29 – 09/01 - 49.2 42.8 Obama +6.4
Gallup Tracking 08/30 – 09/01 2772 RV 50 42 Obama +8
Rasmussen Tracking 08/30 – 09/01 3000 LV 51 45 Obama +6
Hotline/FD 08/29 – 08/31 RV 48 39 Obama +9
CNN 08/29 – 08/31 927 RV 49 48 Obama +1
CBS News 08/29 – 08/31 781 RV 48 40 Obama +8

When you realize that the 2000 and 2004 elections were won by less than 3, a six point lead is a landslide in the making.

You want bounce? I'll give ya bounce.

OBAMA 08

Before John's convention gets off the ground there is already controversy. One or two more things to distract people from the real issues. More of the same of the Bush policies, no matter how they spin it.

Obama/Biden 08

I read several posts calling Obama a "teleprompter" speech giver... (or whatever)...

THIS IS THE DUMBEST ATTEMPT AT AN INSULT EVER...

so... what.... cue-card (so he can stay on message) mccain is gonna have his acceptance speech MEMORIZED.....

YEAH.... LET'S GO WITH THAT....

Wow, what happened to all the McCain supporters??? This message board used to be closer to 50/50. They have all gone home to cry in their soup I guess.

They aren't polling enough people, and they certainly aren't polling the younger people who have cell phones and no land line telephones. Are they polling anyone at universities or community colleges? No. And if those voters turn out to the polls in November, which I believe they will, then these numbers are meaningless. A 1-3% lead by McCain in any large state with several universities will b e nullified by the college vote, which goes 6-1 to Obama.

I feel sorry for Tim Pawlenty!

He backed McCain from the start and would have been a FAR MORE CREDIBLE choice than the pretender from Alaska!

McCain miscalculated severely.

Bad judgement. Game over!

One week its +6 next week its -6. The mainstream news lies about polls. They said a majority of Americans supported the invasion of iraq. That was a lie.

Let's hope this keeps up, for the good of the country.

come on CNN, he's up by more than that or maybe you are just being modest and giving the repugs a breather.

Gallup and Rasmussen have Obama at 50% and above.

Attention everyone. Even though Obama is winning McCain by 8 points. The number is actually wayyyyy higher.

Many of Obamas votes were first time voters. Gallup doesnt count these votes. Only who voted in 2004. Likely voters

McCain is toast. Anything else said by a GOP wanna be or a GOP drone isnt true. Poor pick McCain, reap what you sow!

Obama by a landslide!

I've seen polls showing them dead even. Polls are like the guys who perdict the weather. Wrong or partically right. I think the race is close and the lead can go back and forth.

Obama hit 50% according to Gallup with 2400 voters called but no mention of what states. It could be NY and Calif. only. LOL

I'm glad the country is waking up to the fact that McCain is definitely not putting the country first with his VP selection. I hope Obama stays ahead and wins the election.

Obama/Biden 08

NOTHING LESS THAN 15-POINTS WILL DO

Obama needs nothing less than a 15-point lead on the evening of November 3rd to ensure a General Election victory. There are too many snakes out there that would do anything to cheat the American people of their vote to CHANGE America for the better.

We saw an example of Republican snakes when McCain cheated in the Saddleback Church debate by not being where he was suppose to be, at the appointed time. Whether McCain heard any questions is not the issue. The cheater should have been in the "cone of silence" before Obama got the first question.

And it his lead will just keep climbing....McCain and his whole campaign is completely out of touch with what our country needs. Finally America is starting to get it.
Kate, Amherst MA

Its over. John McCain has been caught as a panderer.

Come on Women, we all know you are our equals. We know you see through this old pile of garbage called McCain. Voting for McCain will only hurt your cause, not help it. He'll stab you in the back!

A more accurate time to take a poll will be 2 weeks after both conventions are over. Mccain's bump will be coming soon.

I think he is up by 20 points, if you include the young and new voters with cell and blackberries. CNN is os behind the times!!!

I guess the Ben-Hur scene in Minneapolis, also known as The Greatest Story Ever Told, didn't pay off in a giant leap of poll numbers.

Reminds of BO having a big rally to wipe out news of a Clinton primary victory, stepping all over her success in order to demean her.

Hey, the McCain camp has learned so much from Barack. They're really grateful for all the examples he gave them.

Launching Palin the next day was the result of lessons learned.

It's not so much Obama is bouncing, it is that McCain is sinking. His choice of Sarah Palin as VP is a big chunk of lead around his neck, pulling him down, down, ...

McCain`s VP pick has backfired. This will go down as the worst pick in American history.

Bad judgment.

One of the country's largest news groups has reported that the chairman of the Alaskan Independence Party told them that Palin and her husband were members in 1994. The chairman was AIP secretary at the time, so she should have memory of it – it's recent history – and, a record.

The Republicans are saying that the Obama campaign made this up. Wrong. The Alaskan Independence Party is saying it and the national media has picked it up.

Vetting issues? You bet!

WHAT A SELFISH MOTHER!!After hearing about Sarah Palin's daughter being pregnant I was outraged that a mother could be so selfish!She threw her own daughter under the bus to better her career!...She had to know that by agreeing to be VP, that the story about her young daughter was not only going to be on Alaska's news but the whole Country & the world...for shame Sarah!..I wonder what your daughter thinks about YOUR choice!

Your polls are a joke. The matter of the fact is their was no bounce after the Democratic Convention.

Once America really gets to know McCain/Palin this week, its all downhill for teleprompter Obama and Plagerist Biden..

Go McCain/Palin

Hey, Obama! Enjoy it while you can. You still can't get above 50%. With the hundreds of millions of dollars that has been sunk into trying to make you look good, you should be ahead by 15 or 20 points.

Since the average post-convention bounce is 10 points and Obama only picked up two, he's clearly underperforming again. Not surprising for the least qualified Presidential candidate in 100 years.

Can you send this to the Republican talking heads that have been spouting a tie?? Also, CNN why is the election center burried on your website???

Obama will be even more ahead after Palins "Trooper"" investigation comes to the publics attention! What was McCain thinking when choosing a V.P.??...he wasn't. She's just a heartbeat away..OMG!
GO OBAMA!!

This Is The Kind Of News I Love To Hear!

Obama Will Keep The Lead Until Its Over!

He is actually ahead by 9 points according to Gallup, Rasmussen and other reputable polling companies.

McCain cancelled an appearance on CNN tonight as "punishment" for Tucker Bounds being taken to task on Campbel Brown's show last night.

seems he had a little trouble morphing Palin's resume' into actual relevant foregin policy experience...

McCain camp calls it.. "over the top"

ha.

He is up 13 points according to the gallup Poll. Come on, CNN!