September 3, 2008
Posted: 05:50 PM ET

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Check out CNN's electoral map.

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) — Barack Obama may be inching closer to the magic number of 270 electoral votes necessary to win the White House, according to the most recent update to CNN’s electoral map.

Based in part on newly released public opinion surveys, CNN has now re-classified the states of Minnesota (10 electoral votes) and Iowa (7 electoral votes) as states leaning in favor of Obama. Both states were previously categorized as toss-ups. If the election were held today, CNN currently projects that Obama would carry 19 states and the District of Columbia, for a combined total of 243 electoral votes. McCain would carry 23 states worth a combined total of 189 electoral votes.

Eight states worth a combined 106 electoral votes remain in CNN’s tossup column.

Related: Poll measures race in three key states

“Iowa and Minnesota look good for Obama at this point in time. He is winning whites with no college degree in Iowa and splitting them evenly with John McCain in Minnesota," said CNN Polling Director Keating Holland. "But today's polls don't reflect any boost McCain might get from his convention, because nearly all the interviews were done before the festivities started in St. Paul. This could be Obama’s high-water mark in those states.”

Four years ago, George W. Bush carried Iowa by less than one percentage point; John Kerry won Minnesota by less than four points. The last Republican to carry Minnesota in a presidential election was Richard Nixon in 1972.

Obama won both the Iowa and the Minnesota Democratic caucuses this year. McCain finished fourth in Iowa’s GOP caucuses and second in Minnesota’s GOP caucuses.

The CNN Electoral Map is based on analysis from the CNN Political Unit and takes into account a number of factors, including polling, state voting trends, ad spending patterns, candidate visits, and guidance from the campaigns, parties, and political strategists.

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ecoguy   September 3rd, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Well, the R's have been trying to hold on to power with our trailer trash voters and it's worked for the last 8 years. Now they have chosen VP candidate with personal experience.

Go OBAMA

Vic   September 3rd, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Go Iowa! Go Minnesota! Go America!

Republican voting for Obama/Biden 08

Ivan   September 3rd, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Republican said the put the country first, what about put people first? Democrats we love this country and died like the republican.

Jason   September 3rd, 2008 6:33 pm ET

When the republicans are ready to talk about the issues and not just dodge them like they have been for the past 2-3 months, i'll be ready to consider the options of this election. I'm not sure if they know the economy exists. I know my pockets are pinching.. are yours?

But from what i see, especially from the interview with Campbell Brown which the Republican party got in a tissy fit over… which in my opinion was well done by Campbell… dont swing around the answer… either say… yes Palin has this experience and these choice, or i don't know, or no she doesnt.

At the momment i don't have much faith for McCain… what i see if the party and supporters ignoring the issues and the Republican voters on here saying "Nobama, etc etc etc" Anyone ready to explain why i should vote republican?

Jason,
Bangor, Maine

Abdi, Minnesota   September 3rd, 2008 6:33 pm ET

What McCain will talk about in his convention speech? Just history sories. I don't know who wants to listen.

on hype   September 3rd, 2008 6:33 pm ET

It's show business. Everything about it, the conventions, the speeches, the media reporting on it, is just hype to either get elected (if you're a candidate), to get ratings (as a media outlet), or entertainment (if you're a 'supporter' who's just cheering and buying buttons and merchandize.)

That's fine, each of these groups has their reasons for doing what they're doing, so go ahead.

What will affect this country, the people living in it and the rest of the world, is a) what the president will attempt to do once in office and b) what he is likely to achieve there.

It is your duty as a citizen to base you opinion on these criteria.

j   September 3rd, 2008 6:33 pm ET

People, please wake up. Don't let the Republican Party use SPIN (AGAIN) to win this election. Not only did they spin the last two elections, but they stole them too. Has John McCain and Joe Liberman forgot how they attacked them during the last two elections?

Joe   September 3rd, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Texas at the least the rural areas where solidly Democratic until a few thugs led by the likes of Rove and Delay etc. changed it through illegal realignment. I believe it is time to take Texas back and color it yellow dog. Just like McCain every politician currently in office represent the same old politics of Bush. I want real change and not four more years of the last eight. Texas turn our state back blue for the regular people that love our state for what it was and what it can be again. Vote for Obama Biden. If everyone that voted Obama or Hilliary in the Primary votes then we are no longer in the control of the greedy and powerful that has very nearly ruined us. A vote for Obama Biden is a real vote for change of not only Texas but America.

Zuq   September 3rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Imagine what the Rethugs would have said if Chelsea was pregnant. Give me a break! These clowns don't define the rules, we the people of the United States do. If we don't like the rules you put in place, we'll vote for someone that does. It's time for change and that time is now!

P.S. For those Rethugs that hate McCain and can't vote for Obama, I hear Ron Paul is running.

Casey   September 3rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Got tired hearing about all the reported polls geared to slant the Democratic primary in Obama's favor against Hillary and now they want to do the same to McCain… it's all a fallacy to get the sheep to follow the "potential" leader. I'm what they're not counting on… a registered Dem who is going to vote for McCain-Palin. The Democratic Party has continually disappointed me this time around… I will not be force-fed an unqualified candidate just to make them feel good about themselves as they prove they are the party of "inclusion".

Smart_Lady   September 3rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Doubt this comment will get posted, for it's mostly pro-Obama comments that are making it. Nevertheless, I haven't heard Obama say anything 'new' he is going to do, but he will definitely raise taxes, and allow every perversion under the sun to become legal. Ready to have your children be legalized to have sex?? Twelve year olds? Maybe 10? It doesn't matter, just put 'em all on birth control and let them have at it! And if that fails, there is always the good ole baby killing. Then, everyone can do what everyone wants, right? Hedonistic America…the liberal dream!!

Michael   September 3rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

What is a "Wedge Issue"? - Any issue the Democrats are the minority opinion on.

elizabeth   September 3rd, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Campbell Brown did an excellent interview with McCain's staffer Monday evening. A reporter should counter answers with more questions, in this case S.Palin's role as commander of the National Guard in Alaska. This is the first time I saw and heard any questioning by a reporter similar to that of Tim Russert. McCain didn't like it because his staff member couldn't come up with one answer to Campbell's question.

George, Kenya   September 3rd, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Great news!

Go my brother, go!

Nobama 2008

BK   September 3rd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Isn't it funny how so many people that say statistics mean nothing would be saying that they are everything if their guy was on top? Well despite being for Obama, I also say they mean less than many think. These polls are made to people with land line phones, so a huge and increasing demographic of people that no longer use land lines isn't even included.

We need to keep working until the very end.

Beth   September 3rd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I am not surprised. McCain really helped undecided voters by picking Palin as his VP! I hope the democrats run a good campaign and expose all the lies the Republicans have told. The only way to get out of this mess created by Bush (both at home and abroad) is to elect the Obama/Biden team. Thanks McCain for electing Palin as your VP, it goes to show how you gave in to the pressures of the radical right, and it certainly won't help you to secure the votes of the moderate voters, whether they are democrat or republican, women or men.

June from San Antonop   September 3rd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Oh… during Clinton's years there was a Republican Congress. During Bush these last 4 years it has been Democratic. So…who do we hold responsible for the good times and the bad?

Bill   September 3rd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I have two daughters and want to be part of opening up opportunities for them that never exsisted before now.

Zuq   September 3rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Can someone send me McSame's plan on the economy, healthcare, ending the war? I keep hearing this experience, but I can't find his solutions for any of those. Experience does not equal age. If that was the case, my aunt Mildred is more experienced than McCain!

Tony   September 3rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

This is about the time when the heavy hitters will come out. The Republicans will realize their convention, candidate, VP candidate, record deficit, economic mismanagement, piss poor diplomacy, and extreme views will not get them elected, so they will try the Rove favorites of distraction, lies, and manipulation. Stay vigilant, according to their playbook there should be something break about one week before election so that the talk and lies and poll bounce are enough to sink Obama. Not this time. Not this election. Get your friends registered, be sure to vote, and don't be afraid to shut someone down when you hear the lies and false smears.
NO More McSame!

Chris in MN   September 3rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Stop being so lazy CNN. Minnesota was never a "toss up" or a state that was close -as you stated. Why don't you get your talking-heads out of "Pundit World -The land of happy make-believe" and start doing some work. If you have been paying attention to what has been happening on the ground for the last year 1/2 you wouldn't rely on these fake polls you've been paying for.

Also, quit making such a big deal about Palin too. There is no way she is going to turn the tide for that dull and meaningless convention. If the RNC can fool so many people into voting for them again we don't deserve to be the most powerful country in the world.

Remus   September 3rd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Yes my friends I believe we are seeing the historic start of the death of the republican party. A slow one to be sure, but a final one. I give them 8-15 years before they fall completely apart. By that time most of them will be in their 70-80's.

Oregon Voter   September 3rd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

A good many voters - mostly young - only have personal cell phones. They are not polled. When the election finally comes in November, the spread increase. America is no longer a majority comprised of rich, white, conservative religious right, pro-life voters. Look a the two political conventions, which reflects America most? The Democrat Convention looked to me what this country is made up of: young, old, rich, not-so-rich, white, black, brown, red, yellow and everything in-between, conservative to liberal, heterosexual to homosexual. Contrast the Republican's convention. It sure looks like a rich country club crowd to me, unable to bridge the world to the rest of us. Of course they want their candidates, but do a majority of Americans favor the Republican any more? I think not. The Republican party is out of touch with the majority of America. Certainly the rest of the civilized world is waiting for the American voters to come through and change with the rest of the world too.

robin in nj   September 3rd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

independent-me…you are so right…republican women are really more like "stepford wives"..sorry but they act like they don't think for themselves…

Patrick   September 3rd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

You might as well add Michigan to the leaners as YOU KNOW it will go there. With that said Obama is 1 state away… Ohio, VA, OR Colorado will do just fine. We only need 1.

Zuq   September 3rd, 2008 6:26 pm ET

YES, about time CNN is reporting news. Now only if the GOP can talk about how they plan on fixing the economy, stopping the war, fixing the healthcare issue. Wait, they don't have an answer. They never did and they never will. Palin is a governor of 8000 people. WOAH, BIG WHOOP! I had more people in my college.
BARACK/BIDEN - THE ONLY TICKET THAT HAS ANSWERS!

chad   September 3rd, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hey George, dont underestimate whites without a college education. I personally do not have a college education, but I do know that you should capitalize peoples names. I also would put my knowledge of this election up against your knowledge any day. What you wrote shows me that you need to go back to college because you are a moron.

1139bri   September 3rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

FOX news may favor McCain but at least they admit it.

Patrick   September 3rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

The last poll out of Colorado AND Nevada show Obama up. This is very exciting. People are starting to realize this man loves America and actually will WALK the WALK and not just talk the talk like Republicans do. Republicans don't love America. Did you see the convention last night? A bunch of old people waving flags not ONCE talking about the struggles of EVERYDAY Americans. I am so proud of the Obama campaign and the high road it has ALWAYS taken, at the same time, being tough with arguments based on FACTS. The Republican smear machine is failing this time. It's glorious. Finally, a gift from God.

Anonymous   September 3rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

We can too!!!!!!!
McCain 2008!!

Leslie of Garden Grove, CA   September 3rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Don't forget us kids with cell phones! OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!

Anonymous   September 3rd, 2008 6:24 pm ET

"The college kids are pumped for this election"? College kids are always pumped for Democrats. That is until they get their first job/pay check and see the Government rob them of half!!!

Malcom   September 3rd, 2008 6:23 pm ET

DO NOT KEEP RELATING BUSH TO MCCAIN. THEY HAVE TOTALLY OPPISITE VIEWS ON THE KEY ISSUES. YES BUSH SCREWED UP, MOST REPUBLICANS DO NOT LIKE HIM EITHER.

THIS COUNTRY IS IN TOO MUCH TROUBLE TO ELECT OBAMA. WAKE UP, PUT DOWN THE RED PUNCH. THIS IS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NOT A REALITY TV SHOW.

OBAMA IS A GREAT TALKER, AND MOTIVATOR. SO IS TONY ROBBINS AT 2AM ON THE CABLE NETWORKS. DO YOU WANT HIM TO RUN YOUR COUNTRY. OBAMA IS A COTTON CANDY CANDIDATE. NO SUBSTANCE, JUST A LOT OF AIR.

AGAIN….WAKE UP AMERICA, PUT DOWN THE RED PUNCH…………

robin in nj   September 3rd, 2008 6:23 pm ET

can anyone tell me how a woman with a Bachlor's in Journalism be one heartbeat away from being President of the Free World???…Where's the law degree?…she is no way qualified to be VP…she is not even in the same league with any of the candidates including John Mc Cain…hey can a teacher from NJ become Prime Minister of UK (I don't think so!)..Go Obama and Biden..NJ has your back….

CA, T   September 3rd, 2008 6:23 pm ET

As a foreigner, I found democrats in US are silly and emotional.

tired   September 3rd, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I am so tired of the so very hypocritical Republican Party, they actually believe their own lies. Everyone of them says the same thing like they are robots and their bodies have been taken over by alien republican bodysnatchers. Do they even know what they are fighting for? Everyone in this country has a choice to do good or do bad, a choice to live in New York or live in Atlanta, a choice to vote Republican or Democrat, my life should not be dictated by a party who believes in anti everything. God even gives you a choice to serve him or serve the devil but he also told you if you do what you will get. The American People's freedom of choice is in jeapardy! The government should not put themselves in the middle of my personal choices. If I want to smoke or not that's my choice, if I want to keep my baby or not that my personal choice, not the government. My choice maybe morally wrong, but its my choice. People wake up! Back Obama is the best for us. He should be our choice in November! If not and you pick the other guy because you think that's ok. Then don't cry when your paycheck goes down to nothing, and you are being told what to do in your everyday life from the White House. People wake up!

Dave   September 3rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Don't have a lot of confidence in polls. So…remember youngins, traditionally older folks are the ones that vote so don't discount those old folks at the RNC. Come Election Day, put down those bongs and video game controllers for half an hour and vote.
Obama 08

Anderson Dallas Texas Obama 08   September 3rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I saw Cnn last night the Republican Convention , and there was a video that ran with all the Heroes in it from Roosevelt to George Bush , It also showed Marttin Luther King sitting in jail now everyone clapped up unit they showed that part of the video it was quit ..Come on people it was obvious that the Republicans has not changed and that the country is moving forward out of this , so people be smart go Obama/Biden so that the country can move forward and not backwards …..Lets get the message out together Go OBama/ Biden

Alabama Gary   September 3rd, 2008 6:20 pm ET

The last time the media played with their crystal ball they proclaimed Kerry over Bush and Capt. Ozone over Bush…keep on gazing into the dream world….Obama '08 = Jesus '09

Michael Ray Thompson   September 3rd, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Wow, It's early, but John McCain needs to get his house in order. America really can't afford Barak Obama. RNC, Get your act together. You've got the resources. You've got the expertise. Use your expertise and let's start winning. Media, get real! Obama is not qualified to become President.

Dave Corsaro   September 3rd, 2008 6:20 pm ET

McCain McCan't . . . . . . I'm a Republican and voting for Obama / Biden. I'm not voting for a Vice President a heart beat away that's only governed a state of less than 700,000 people for less than two years. Wake up Republicans . . . . . . . it's staring you in the face.

doubter2008   September 3rd, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Folks,

What, specifically, do you think either of these guys are going to do, for you? Buy you a hybrid H2, a flat screen, and paint your house.

Either way your going to get:

A. Obama - who probably got into this thing to sell more books, but because he is a good salesman, he actually won the nomination
You cant tell me he ever dreamed he would get this far. And this clown is going to win this thing.

B. McCain - who will be fought tooth and nail on anything he tries to do by the congress.

Hate to break it to you folks but at the end of the day, what you do for yourselves is going to do a hell of a lot more that either one of these guys.

I

crawforall   September 3rd, 2008 6:18 pm ET

McCain will win, and the country will be much better off.

Pure Entertainment   September 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Love reading stories like this just for the comments. It is absolutely unbelievable how ignorant Obama supporters are. Blame everything bad in this world on Bush and then fall at the feet of Obama to worship. Never let facts get in the way of blaming Bush. Never let facts get in the way of worshiping Obama. Thanks heavens we still have intelligent hard working people in this country that don't buy into the lunacy of the left.

Kelly   September 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

You arent talking about what Obama has done or can do. Its all hype!! The media is treating Palin just like they did Clinton, like crap. We can't say anything negative about Obama because he is a black male and that would be racist. But we can attack the women as much as we want.

Obama to me is like a cult leader. Getting all of these people on his side w/ no record of anything he has done. You're all fools!

kathy   September 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

The fact is the media is so one sided. The Democrats are too blind to even see this is exactly what they did with the Kerry Bush campaign. Keep telling everyone Obama is winning. The last laugh will be when Mc Cain blows him away. The one sided Liberal Media will have to suck it up then. The Media acts like he is President already it is the biggest joke.

hailyes1   September 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Obama '08 - Culture of Dependance.

Marie, Ft. Lauderdale, FL   September 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Obama is pulling ahead because he is not distracted by the Palin shotgun marriage and three ring family circus. Obama is focusing on what matters: what four more years of Republicans will do to our economy, our supreme court justices, our social security, medicare and other health insurance. Don't let the circus obscure the real issues.

KSPgh   September 3rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Yes we can! Go Dems!

Obama '08!

M2 for Obama-Biden   September 3rd, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Just got off the phone w/ my 83-yr-old mom, a heretofore staunch conservative farmer's wife in Pennsylvania who is bright as a tack. She read Obama's books and is sold on his ethics, values, vision and smarts. I agree 200%.
Mom asks why people aren't talking about Roe v. Wade, and what's likely to happen to it if Palin ever got that heartbeat-away chance to run this country. Probably doesn't matter. By the time they overturn Roe v. Wade, her ignorance on the environment, and steadfast disbelief in global warming would've drowned us all.
Being pretty and personable doesn't make you a good candidate to lead our country. And, she got millions in earmarks for her little Alaskan town's pet projects. What's that about? Power corrupts

Obama   September 3rd, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Obama! Obama! Obama!

Tina   September 3rd, 2008 6:16 pm ET

CNN- Home of Obamaland!!!

Pennsylvania Democrat for McCain-Palin…and there are many others!

Anonymous   September 3rd, 2008 6:16 pm ET

It's simple Obama Can

McCain McCan't . . . . I'm a Republican voting for Obama and not for a Vice President that only governed a state of only 700,000 people for less than 2 years. Wake up Republicans, it's right there in front of you.

Andre, Altadena, CA.   September 3rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

if you conduct the polls the way people vote just state by state to see who wins WHICH state Barack does have a 10-20 point lead. When you poll the general population, it gets close.

The latter makes no sense, some states have MORE electoral votes than others.

Barack wins this going away … LOL I can't wait to see the look on John Complain's face when he loses.

Beth   September 3rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

I am not surprised. McCain's pick of VP certainly helped a lot of people make up their minds. When you look at the whole picture, the only way to move forward (rebuild our economy, figure out a way to deal with the Iraq mess Bush started, stop the appointment of such right wing conservatives to the supreme court, etc) is to elect Obama/Biden. I only hope that the democrats run a good campaign and expose the Republican lies.

Manny Alonso   September 3rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

All I can say is If this country cares about its well being, Barack Obama had better not win this election. I think this country has taken leave of its senses. I hope it is only temporary and that it will wear off before the election.

Herman In LA   September 3rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

OBAMA & BIDEN THE RIGHT CHOICE 4 AMERICA.

Steve   September 3rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Never before has the selection of a Vice Presidential nominee been a more important issue.

It's fairly obvious that partisan Democrats will attack Gov. Palin and partisan Republicans will defend her. But as Americans, shouldn't we know more about her? Who are her role models? What would she most like to change about current US policies at home and abroad? What would she retain? Has she been a critic or supporter of President Bush? As Governor of Alaska, she probably has had little or no opportunity to interact with the African American community.

I hope in the days ahead, Gov. Palin will make herself available for interview shows such as Face the Nation and Meet the Press. Because right now, even most policitical junkies don't know who she is, what she believes, and what she is capable of achieving. One Convention speech cannot change that.

JASON FROM LA ..   September 3rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

YESSuRR !!!!!
IT'S TIME FOR KARL ROVE TO GO TO JAIL !!!!

buckthetrend   September 3rd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Why don't we all stay home! Let the media and the statisticians elect our next president!

Isn’t that the way it works?

gm   September 3rd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

IF CNN IS "IN THE TANK " FOR "B. OBAMA" THEN WHAT IS FOX NEWS FOR MCSAME?

Kelly   September 3rd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Obama is all about the hype and the rock stars and the stars!! Hes all glitz, nothing else. He has done nothing and we're supposed to hand over the country to him?? Um, I think not. Canada is looking might nice!!

Sickofit   September 3rd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Democrats-

Get the message out

Dig up your dead relative and get them to vote.

Talk you 18 year old cousins into voting democrat.

Don't let them develop their own opinions based on life experience.

Free think people is america's problem, good forbid some of them disagree with each other.

If you disagree with mike you are stupid so vote democrat.

Man, mike you are a real fascist idiot.

Gary Masterson   September 3rd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

When will the american people wake up and realize that the past four years are the product of a poorly performing democratic controlled congress.

What the country needs is real leadership and a congress that is concerned about what is good for the country.

Talk about the issues and their solutions. Attacking the other side is a sign of poor leadership and lack of knowledge of the issues.

Anonymous   September 3rd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

You people are pathetic - Obama has no experience at all and has no business even running for the presidency. Believe it or not but Republicans aren't the cause of everything wrong in your lives.

jim   September 3rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I stand with the conservatives. No experience and a puppy in the senate along with a show man in the senate.

No way Obammaaa, Who!

matador   September 3rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

unbelievable the way fox news distorts the facts ( Obama is 8 points ahead and Hanity brags about McLame being only 2 points behind - shame on you - you boss ropert murdoch has already said that obama will win by a landslide

i would love to see Hanity's face as obama picks up electrol vote number 271

Charlotte   September 3rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Polls really don't matter at this stage, it is election day that matters.

greg   September 3rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Get a clue people. McCain supporters are too busy working to answer polling phone calls. Obama supporters are waiting for the entitlements to grow.

sv   September 3rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

This is funny people actually are hailing a CNN poll. Sorry folks McCain will win. The good guys will get Congress back too.

jack   September 3rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

McCain is 72, which happens to be the life-expectancy of the average while American male. He is also a 2- or 3-time cancer survivor. Sarah Palin has two years - TWO! - of STATE government experience. Can anyone see her dealing with Iran? Russia? China? North Korea?

Common sense indicates that the McCain ticket is not a logical choice.

nepali   September 3rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Go OBAMA GO , White house is waiting for you with warm welcome.

MD Dem, Hagerstown, MD   September 3rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

In November the voices of millions and millions of angry Americans will be heard loud and clear. For the very first time the voices of both generations "x" and "y" will be heard in record numbers. The GOP will be laid so low they will be little more than a whimper on capital hill for more than a decade. The politics of divisiveness and fear will no longer stand! Let's turn all 50 states blue!!! And the polls do not even scratch the surface. This will be the greatest democratic landslide in the history of this republic!!!

Obama/Biden 2008

Keep your eyes on the prize people!! Their time is over, our time is now!!! Yes we can!! Yes we can!! Yes we can!! YES WE WILL!!!!

Deborah Williams   September 3rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

To all those who believe in the poll numbers…..you have about 60 days left before the general election to make a believer out of those who don't believe the numbers. To those who don't believe the poll numbers….sit down, take a seat, and get ready for one of the most powerful movements in our nation's history take place! Bottom line….the republican's had their chance and blew it….its now time for the democrats to prove that they can restore this country

Gina   September 3rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

I agree, all this polling and trying to figure things out. DIdn't CNN learn it's lesson on 2000 had they not called Florida so early, maybe Bush would have one the populare vote too. Just think how many people stayed home, when they heard Gore won. It is really to bad that the "Media" is so biased. Look at the way they are attacking Sarah Palin. Never mind all the crap in Obama/Biden's closet, and oh don't forget about "THE FATHER OF THE YEAR" John Edwards. Why aren't they talking about him still. That wasn't but a coulple of weeks ago. But mention Larry Craig and look out.

Ned   September 3rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

McCain couldn't get me to go to other side of the room, much less to war. He's insane.

Obama 08

Shannon   September 3rd, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I'm baffled how women can vote for a Democrat this year, I have been a Democrat for 30 years, and watching them demean and humiliate women is just disgusting. Whether you agree with HIllary Clinton or Sarah Palin, there is no reason to destroy their character, there is no excuse to attack there parenting, to call them racists, or wonder why they are working women. Obama can keep his hope and change, they way I look at it he has set women back decades. I have lost all respect for my former party. Obama hates women, it must be about getting back for how he is treated at home.

Sandy - PA   September 3rd, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I have been asking for over 6 months what has been done about those voting machines that are so easily hacked? That was how Bush won, we all know it, and nothing has been done to fix the problem, If Diebold, McCain and the Republican party can just change the voting machine totals at will, polls don't mean squat.

Marcia, ME   September 3rd, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Please, we are all Georgians? The only Georgia I want to fight for right now is the one in southern USA. If they get invaders, call me, I'll be there. Right now, fighting two war fronts is enough.

As far as the other Georgia, food, aide, I'm for it, but blood, no way.

Darryl   September 3rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

For better or worse, Sarah Palin will be this years presidential election wild card. Her speech tonight will begin to set the tone for the race's homestretch leading to Nov. 4. The electoral map currently doesn't look good for McCain, but he can easily steal Ohio, Florida, & Michigan and make things interesting.

john   September 3rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Yeah…wishful thinking….

NDog   September 3rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Who would vote for Old Man Potter Mcain over George Obama Bailey?

Vivian   September 3rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

So obvious….Palin will have to withdraw (after securing the Hillary and bible thumper votes), Lieberman will then take the VP slot, giving the Rep. Party the boost they need. Sad really, that Palin is being used as bait….and I don't think she knows it. Bad, very bad. How stupid do you think we are? Go OBAMA!

farah   September 3rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

For everyone saying we are 3 months away from the election - you should know that we are only 2 months away.

Independent_me   September 3rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

No free-thinking American woman will vote for Palin.

Republican women?

Well, that's another story…

They don't know how to think for themselves…they are like blind leading the blind….

They chant their mantras til they put themselves in a catatonic state…and, despite the cost to them and their children - they vote Republican…no matter the cost….

Steve Deardorff   September 3rd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

The Governor of Alaska is too inexperienced to be VICE President in 2009 - but the Governor of Arkansas was fully qualified to become PRESIDENT in 1993?
Is that because the Governor of Arkansas was a MAN and the Governor of Alaska is a WOMAN?
Last time I looked Alaska had a GDP in excess of $40 billion – what was the GDP of Arkansas in 1992 - (using 2008 dollars)?

Philip   September 3rd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Maybe you [the Media] should let us vote first.

Kris in Idaho   September 3rd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

For Christ's sake people it's a shift of a few percentage points in one poll in 2 states that show Obama has gained a slight lead there. It does not mean that Mc Cain is out; it does not mean that the media is pushing Obama. It certainly doesn't presume we readers are sheep or try to shift us either way (many news stories do but not this one). All they said is that their poll shows Obama ahead by enough that they figure the state would currently go for him, resulting in a bit more of a lead in the electoral college.

bob   September 3rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

So everyone's happy with the Democrat dominated Congress??? And you don't want anything to balance it out… Let's not forget, WE have a system of checks and balances… CONGRESS IS AT IT'S ALL TIME LOW in it's approval rating. How about we look into that!

mike   September 3rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Democrats -

Get the message out!

Get people registered to vote!

Drive them to the polls if you have to!

Do NOT let the Repugs steal this one!

princedlw7   September 3rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Didn't you used to hate playing with the kid that always wanted to change the rules of a game that they were losing? Those spoiled types of chunky little mama's boys and girls that would throw tantrums when they didn't get their way and lie just as naturally as the breathed.

It seems that those types of folks grew up to be Republicans!

Can we get donations back?   September 3rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Now that Obama's won it, I don't see the need to spend so much more money on the campaign. I'm definitely not donating more, but do you think Obama will give some of the surplus back?

Debbie   September 3rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Hey, how about that huh! Obama ahead in Iowa and Minnesota…home of the GOP convention! Wow! Somebody better notify the Republicans their 'Slam Obama' Convention isn't working!
Debbie
Boise, Idaho

Paul is Dead   September 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

These polls are all done over land-line telephones.
I don't know a single person under the age of 40 who has a land-line telephone. That introduces instant bias towards older voters into the polls.
I'll bet if you polled the people who have cell phones only (me and all of my friends) it would look like an Obama landslide!

Bonnie   September 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Good news, but no time for complacency. I'll make another donation in honor of the polls and continue working. This nation cannot afford another four years of this lunacy.

Michael   September 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Minnesota and Iowa. Wow! Not exactly battleground states. Give it up CNN.

Mike   September 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Can any of the hard core republicans here say something smart for a change?! - it's really boring to read your scared postings… But I'm glad to see that you finally realized that Obama's wave of change is unstoppable and besides Obama/Biden's landslide win, democrats will gain in the Senate and Congress.

Janet, IN   September 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

He's a regualar Joe.

Don't you love Joe Biden? He is really growing on me. I think he's the best choice for America and Barack. I'm so excited about this ticket I don't know what to do.

I'm a woman, but I'm not crazy. Don't be fooled by big hair and makeup. I wouldn't vote for McCain if he wore a skirt and put on make-up.

Obama, yes I can vote for him.

Sandy - PA   September 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

T A L K——-T O——–M E———-I N———1 0 ———– D A Y S——

A F T E R——–P A L I N——H A S——–B E E N —–F I L T E R E D——

A N D——-S H O W S ——–U P——-I N——- T H E—–P O L L S.

O B A M A S——–L E A D——-W I L L——-B E——-M U C H

H I G H E R——-O N C E——-P A L I N——-O P E N S——-H E R

M O U T H ! ! ! !

Tony   September 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

You people are so silly. I am McCain supporter and I never get polled b/c I have a cellphone. Do you really think only Obama supporters are the only ones who don't get polled. I heard this same nonsense when I supported Kerry four years ago. It's a long ways to go before November. Some of you are just showing your immaturity.

Cecil   September 3rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I'm not generally a fan of polls… especially the holy POLL OF POLLS. Personally, I believe the actual numbers for Obama are probably much higher, but I am biased :)

For purely motivational purposes, I'd rather see these published polls show a closer race, or even Obama slighly behind. It is important not to get complacent in the wake of success, and a close race keeps the fighting spirit hot.

I can't wait to see how Palin delivers Romney's speech tonight… I got the popcorn poppin'!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Abraham Medina, Hurst, Texas   September 3rd, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Not surprising. More and more Americans are discovering the confusion and desperation of the Republican Party, the party of George W. Bush who led this country into an illegal and immoral war that has caused death and destruction of the Iraqis who had nothing to do with 9-11 or WMDs, his principal reason for invading Iraq. Besides, it has cost the American taxpayers billions, if not already a trillion lost dollars in vain.

Pam   September 3rd, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Yee ha! I knew I wouldn't lose faith (to coin a phrase) in my new state. Having moved here last year, I was determined to see this state go from purple to blue. It was evident at the primaries how that was going to happen. Norm Coleman, that lyin' cheating no good in the Senate is next. This is making me campaign for a candidate for the first time in my 45+ years.
Let's hear it for the BLUE team!!!

Obama / Biden 2008

Al Franken 2008

(and yes, I am a former Hillary supporter who hasn't abandoned her principles just to put any old pair of ovaries into or near the White House!)

OBAMA 08!!   September 3rd, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Go — OBAMA!!!!!!!
Blue is such a pretty color!!!

Independent in New Mexico   September 3rd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I'm waiting to hear the "chicken in every pot" speech recycled (Yet again.) I'm getting tired of the "Democracrats mean higher taxes and big government" ads that are being aired. How about YOU tell me what your plans are to deal with all the issues that are facing the average citizen in this country. Issues such as the economy, the war(s), health care, etc. If you want my vote, tell me why I should vote for you, NOT why I shouldn't vote for your opponent .

Breck   September 3rd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I live in Virginia, and am quite pleased to see we're considering stopping our habit of voting for deluded Repuglican Presidents. Obama will win, McCain can't grab enough states to make up the difference. Go Obama! Fix the damage the GOP has done to it!

Anonymous   September 3rd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

you're still voting republican?

please check which apply

ignorant

racist

multimillionaire

MD Dem, Hagerstown, MD   September 3rd, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Obama will win this election by landslide. The GOP ticket is the biggest joke in more than 40 years. A 72 senile old party politician who surrounds himself with beauty queens and clever soundbites. He and certainly his joke of a running mate are not fit to be the leaders of the free world.

Obama/Biden 2008

Natalie, KY   September 3rd, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Hell, I don't care if Obama's orange. I'm voting for the ticket that will put more gas in my tank.

Obama- yes
McCain- insane

Thomas Baird   September 3rd, 2008 6:02 pm ET

My Fellow Americans we dont want or need 4 more years of mosly more of the same republican party leadrership in control of the Whitehouse,and a maverick republican commander and chief.thats been in power for now 8 years. Remember Bush/Cheney are members of the republican party there nominees and its been a republican administration now for 8 years. As we know its been a bad 8 years so think it over seriously before you just give the republicans your vote just because your a republican. McCain/Palin are the republican nominees and if elected they will also have a republican administration.Instead of Bush/Cheney it would be McCain/Palin of the republican party. You see just more of the same.Dont the republican party realize they have failed in there 8 years in power with there nominee of Bush as President. Perhaps its time for the republicans to step aside and let the Democrats have a go at it and see if they can make the necessary changes and turn things around in a positive way for America and the American People. We dont need 4 more years of the republican party in the white house.They had there chance 8 years ,and they failed.

TonyinKentucky   September 3rd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

GOP Convention=negative bump

Obama by double digits coming next week.

A groundswell is building and your reform to a surge on the same platform won't fly.

No way, no how, no McCain!!!

Charlie Black   September 3rd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Polls go up for McCain, Neocons throw it in your face…

Polls go up for Obama, Neocons discredit their findings

Funny real funny, I heard Obama got a Palin bump!

Anonymous   September 3rd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I find it incredibly appalling to see how slanted the reporting is from CNN, Fox News and the other major media. During the Democratic National Convention I watched how CNN reviewed on of the speeches and then flipped over to Fox to see how they reviewed it. You would have thought they heard 2 different speeches. Both were heavliy skewed either to the left for CNN or to the right for Fox. Neither gave a balanced view of the speech. I could get the same spin from the spin doctors for either campaign.

It is a shame the news media has allowed themselves to no longer offer balanced reporting but rather a severe slanted viewpoint so as to to lead the viewers of their programs to their belief. This is not how journalism was taught when I was in school and all of the major media should hang their heads in shame for the slanted views they give.

As a result I now look at everything on CNN.com and Foxnews.com and the other media sites with a very cynical point of view. I know I will get the Democratic point of view on CNN, the Republican point of view on FoxNews and no one in the media is taking the high road and reporting the news WITHOUT adding in a great amounf of their bias.

Steve C - Grapevine, Texas

Rednecks Voting Blue   September 3rd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I know some rednecks who are secretly voting for Obama. Yeah, they may talk trash in front of their friends, but I know for a fact that they're going blue baby. My hubby for one, cuz we can't afford to ride around in our trucks.

Rednecks for Barack–Whoohooooo.

FL4Obama   September 3rd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Go Obama! Doing our part in Florida registering new voters. Fired up & ready to go!

Let's do this! Obama/Biden '08

Peeg   September 3rd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Hey, Marshall, the election is in TWO months. Hope you're not the only Republican that doesn't know when to vote!!!!

Kaligaclark   September 3rd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

You guys are doing exactly what the republican party wants us to do. They want a divisive country of red and blue states. We are all Americans, and we should come together instead of break apart. We all have a lot of mending to do! Bush had the prefect opportunity to bring together this country. After 9-11 we were ONE country, and he divided us even more. Come on, even if we disagree on the candidates we have to all be happy that at least Bush will be out of the Whitehouse soon.

Perusing-through   September 3rd, 2008 5:57 pm ET

REPUBLICAN HYPOCRITES

For the past 18-months Senator Obama has been scrutinized by the press and Republicans alike. And during that time, the only words heard from Repugs were:
(1.) no experience, and
(2.) we don't know enough of him.

Now Sarah Palin comes out of no where and on her first day in the lower 48-states, the Repugs claim she has:
(1.) experience,
(2.) and that they know and love her well enough to be one heartbeat from Commander-in-Chief.

McCain Is Insane   September 3rd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

ANY party that embraces Karl Rove and idiot George Bush is not for me. They can spin their lies and try to scare people all they want. It won't work.

Intelligent people know the difference between a sound platform and cow manure.

Obama 08

Darryn, Chicago, IL   September 3rd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

How long before everyone realizes that old retired people decide elections and young college kids don't?

November 5th?

Democrats are shooting themselves in the foot… again! If this is Obama's high water mark, and it will be after we witness McCain destroy him in the debates, enjoy it… cuz this is as far as Obama's getting to the White House.

Chuck   September 3rd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

No matter what you think of Obama this guy is the master of masters of politiians and campaigners. Forget the speaking abilities and the ability to incite people. There is a highly intelligent guy with a sharp and keen sense of how to run a well oiled organization behind the scenes that Obama possesses and that he will carry with him into the Whitehouse. Obama will win this election and those around him know it.

Obama knows he will be competitve in Florida and Missouri and knows he will win Michigan and Ohio if not also Virgina and Nevada. This race is over.

Nathan Mayes   September 3rd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Here is the difference between Palin and Obama. Obamas church despises this great america. Preaches that America is a wretched government and rails against everyone including blatant disrespect towards Americas leaders. Palins church however chooses to write about unbaised politics by wishing good luck to both candidates. Here is the difference between these two peoples faiths. I choose to believe that a person that attends a church that truly preaches good will to everyone is the person most able to lead America.

http://wasillaag.org/index.php?s=au&nid=3731&news_id=8075

Nando, Florida   September 3rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Mccain threw a HAIL MARY that just bounced off a LINEMANS BACK !!!

Nayhem   September 3rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I have bought a bottle of tequila in TJ which gives me MORE foreign policy experience than Sarah " Family Values with the underage pregnant CHILD that she's "SO PROUD" of" Palin. John "I'm Certifiable" McCain actually thinks that intelligent american women will vote for this endangered species shooting nobody just because she has ovaries! Talk about out of touch.

karen-phoenix   September 3rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Go to electoral-vote.com and you can see state by state. GO Obama/Biden!!!! Take back our country!!!!! God Bless Them!

GRP   September 3rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Glad that the tide is turning in favor of Obama+Biden. An extreme right wing VP candidate Palin is not what we need to heal the wounds inflicted on America by the current VP Cheney. Those voting for McCain+Palin have a very self-centered view of the world and are risking the future of this country (and world) for a narrow social agenda.

Candy   September 3rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I think Palin is going to have more drama for you. Wait and see. It's a shame that some people are still racist though. People don't think they will fix the economy because they only thing the republicans will do is to put more money in their pockets. The Clintons will be with Obama at the White House……YES WE CAN!

Danny   September 3rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

If executive experience is way more important than tell me how bush and cheney are doing such a stellar job?

Ryan Eddins   September 3rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

GAME-SET-MATCH OBAMA-08

Gregory   September 3rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

"If the election were held today, …" QUICK, HURRY UP!!! Let's get it over with before too many people use their common sense and elect McCain/Palin…."GO BLUE????" Whose idea was it to flip the colors anyway…any biased answers out there?

Grace, NY   September 3rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

There is pre-Sarah Palin polling and post Sarah Palin polling—-

Check the numbers in a few weeks and they will be upside down from where they are today—

Watch Sarah tonight—she's the quintessential woman—does it all and America loves her and will love her more in the days to come—

McCain/Palin 08′

Sarah Palin 12 & 16′

Good Old Boyz   September 3rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Why should I stay awake if the convention goers look like they're asleep. I told my husband I had seen enough and went to bed early. I was asleep before they started bashing Barack, thank goodness.

I have great memories of the Dem's Convention, I'm so glad I went, and I want to keep it that way.

Obama/Biden 08

reggie   September 3rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

and he will loose them again next week along with a few other states. The American people can see right through all his "talk". There is no way Obama will be elected.

EDW   September 3rd, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Country First, McCain? You must mean iraq…

Dems '08

The Times They Are A Changin'   September 3rd, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Turns out America is sane after all.

Gerry in Virginia   September 3rd, 2008 5:51 pm ET

The more people learn about the Gov. of Alaska, the more states will come over to Obamas column. No matter what kind of stories the Republicans try to spin about Sarah Palin she is NOT a candidate for the woman voters of the United States. Heaven forbid if she and McBush take over and put in judges to the supreme court who would vote out Roe V Wade. The American woman has come a long way cintinually fighting for our right to our choice when it comes to our body. Men have tried to take that choice away so many times I can't count them all and now this lady who can't even keep her own family straight comes alonog and adds fuel to the fire. Just WHO does SHE think she is??? If she doesn't approve of ROE V WADE for her family thats fine with me but don't try to force it down the rest of the women in this countries throats…

*** CNN YOU NEED TO START PUBLISHING MY COMMENTS EVEN THOUGH I DON'T AGREE WITH YOUR POLITICAL POLICY***

Obama, you won my vote.   September 3rd, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Good news!!!

caywen   September 3rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I, for one, believe the Republicans do put “Country First.”

Which country, I don’t know, but it definitely ain’t America.

Danny   September 3rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Former Wasilla mayor] Stein says that as mayor, Palin continued to inject religious beliefs into her policy at times. “She asked the library how she could go about banning books,” he says, because some voters thought they had inappropriate language in them. “The librarian was aghast.” The librarian, Mary Ellen Baker, couldn’t be reached for comment, but news reports from the time show that Palin had threatened to fire her for not giving “full support” to the mayor.- Time Magazine

Mike   September 3rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Obama did not get any significant boost from the dnc which is a bad sign for dems. Particularly since McCain made his vp announcement right after Obama's acceptance speech which took away almost all the publicity away from Obama. A brilliant move on the GOP.

We havent even got to the debates yet so the worse is yet to come for Obama. Remember he does terrible in debates and was beat up bad by Hillary and she was being nice. McCain wont be nice at all.

I think we can expect a McCain victory and then Hillary in 012.

tonyP   September 3rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

thank god we have CNN now none of us have to go to the polls!!!!!

Michele Shimek   September 3rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

GO BLUE!!!!!!!

ts   September 3rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

These polls are meaningless unless you are going to poll at least 50,000 people. And split those people evenly throughout the whole fifty states. I still don't know anyone that has been polled. Poll 950 people is not a big number to reflect what the whole country is thinking.

Keep fighting Dems, let's win back our country!!   September 3rd, 2008 5:47 pm ET

We are getting so close Dems!!! We have been robbed of the presidency twice, but they didn't stop us from taking back Congress.

The message is being sent Loud and Clear, We The People want our country back!!

Keep Fighting Dems we are almost there!!

Obama/Biden

speaking of ethics   September 3rd, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Why is the homestate of Senator Obama rated as the one of the most unethical and corrupt administrations in the U.S. Along with one of his key politcal fundraisers in COOK COUNTY currently under Federal indictment. His campaign has raised over 16 million from one county and very little from the rest of the state. The wonderful speechs Senator Obama is utilizing are mirror images to the current Governor of Illinois, who in his first year did not raise taxes, but did accomplish to raise all other state fees and duties to the point of effectively running several major companies and JOBS out of Illinois.

Agalag   September 3rd, 2008 5:46 pm ET

No way, no how, nobama! It's just not going to happen, folks! God bless John McCain and his most excellent choice for Veep. This team is a powerhouse compared to Obama and his tired old Biden. It's too bad–ten years ago, I might have voted for Biden when he was in his prime. Now, he's just a blowhard with hair plugs and high taxes.

Vote for the ANTI-Hillary!
Vote McCain/Palin-Country First!

Jessica   September 3rd, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Any man who doesn't know how many houses he has, will never be my president. When McCain comes down off of the moon, we can talk, but most people know how many homes they own. Most people who live in the real world.

Obama / Biden 08

Linda of Atlanta   September 3rd, 2008 5:45 pm ET

This just shows that white, non college educated voters are listening to the issues like everybody else and race-baiting may not be as effective this time as it has been in the past! Hooray for America!

Never Barak Obama (PUMA)   September 3rd, 2008 5:45 pm ET

what a joke - Obama/Biden…landslide!

Phil in KC   September 3rd, 2008 5:44 pm ET

For all the whining and complaining about the caucus system and the inflated impact of a small state, I think this makes a point. The people of Iowa got a closer look at the candidates than did most other states. Therefore, they have a better understanding of them and their politics and are in a better position to judge.

Jessica   September 3rd, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Texas for Obama. I know it's an uphill battle, but I'm used to battling big time.

Obama 08

dEMOBRAT   September 3rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

OBAMABOTS AND MEDIA SCARED. WE'LL SEE WHEN THE POLLS CATCH UP FOR MRS. PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LS   September 3rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Tess, Palin is over-shadowing McCain. All the attention is on Palin, and McCain is sitting off in a corner. People are so focused on Palin, because of McCain's age and the thought of McCain kicking-the-bucket if elected. They are not seeing Palin as VP, but as a "what if".

McCain has pushed himself out of the spotlight in his own election. People are just more focused on Palin because they know that when the time comes for her to face the fire, the heat is going to be too high for her to handle.

Now if McCain would have made a wiser decision and had chosen someone with experience, then it wouldn't be such a worry about McCain kicking-the-bucket.

Ellie   September 3rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

In the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.,

"I have a dream, that one day that my four little children will ONE day live in a NATION where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their CHARACTER"…

Let FREEDOM ring from the mighty mountains of New York.

Let FREEDOM ring from the heightening Alleghenies of the Pennsylvania.

Let FREEDOM ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado..

Let FREEDOM ring from the curvaceous slopes of California..

But NOT only that…

Let FREEDOM ring from the Stone Mountain of Georgia

Let FREEDOM ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee.

Let FREEDOM ring from every hill and molehill of the Mississippi

from every moutainside, let FREEDOM ring..

I have a dream today!

I think GOD has blessed Sen. Obama, for I find it very spiritual that on the night honoring MLK, Sen. Obama gave one of the BEST historic speech I've ever heard. I think MLK was watching and listening from above.

God doesn't like "ugly" and I think that when you DO RIGHT and behave like your are your "brother's keeper and your sister's keeper, then the blessings come to flow…..

Adam Habib Dallas, TX   September 3rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter and I have no landline phone. I never get polled. There are thousands like me who knows what it is in stake.

Never Count out the DeceptaCONs   September 3rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

As much as I would like to believe these polls, never count out John McCain't, Karl Rove and the DeceptaCONs. Over the next two days, the deceptaCONs will guilt you into believing that they put America first and if you don't you are unAmerican. This has been the DeceptaCONs playbook for years.

American McCain't afford 4 more years of G-Dum politics.
John McCain't understand the economy!!!
John McCain't afford 50 more years in Iraq!!!
John McCain't remember how many homes his wife owns!!!
Vote Obama 08!!! Real change Americans can believe in!!!

larry wi   September 3rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Nobama and ForBiden will not prevail, there going forward with this ridiculous sherade will cease and decist shortly with a failed attempt at the WH.

Lynley, CA   September 3rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Well, Barack supporters are counting the days and we can't wait to run to the polls to vote for the best president we'll have in a long time–Barack Obama.

As Hillary said, "No way, No how, no McCain".

Obama/Biden 08

jimmy   September 3rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

AMERICANS , IN PARTICULAR "OLD WHITE WOMEN" AS CAFFERTY OF CNN DESCRIBES (DENIGRATES) THEM SHOULD TAKE NOTE.. OLD WHITE WOMEN (WHY CAFFERTY PICKS ON THEM ?) HAPPEN TO BE OUR GRANDMOTHERS WHO HAVE GIVEN AND ARE GIVING THE BEST THEY HAD TO GIVE TO THEIR CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN. MY OWN GRANDMOTHER
WAS THE KINDEST , WARMEST , LOVINGEST PERSON I HAVE EVRR KNOWN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. I AM QUITE CERTAIN MANY AMERICANS AGREE WITH ME ON THIS. IT IS OFFENSIVE TO ME TO HAVE GRANDMOTHERS (OLD WHITE PEOPLE AS CAFFERTY CALLS THEM) PUT DOWN BY ANYONE .

gene   September 3rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

just wait for the debates… by the time they're done… some of those dark red states will turn blue too…

And just wait for the VP debates. Biden is gonna wipe the floor with Palin.

jfs Memhis, Tn   September 3rd, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Congrats Sen. Obama !!! The train is just pulling out of the station !! Less than 2 months until election day !!! Go Obama

P Pilette   September 3rd, 2008 5:40 pm ET

CNN is SO Much LEFT you make Stalin look Right winged!! I Will watch your station for ONE reason - to find the sponsors and notifiy them I will no longer do business with them as long as they contribute to your diatribe and falsehoods.

Barbara   September 3rd, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I have never heard of Palin until now. I'm like the rest of the country. How can she be the post experienced and the most popular when hardly anyone has heard of her, for the exception of Alaska. I'm a woman and I voted for republican primaries ( big mistake ) I'm voting for Obama. McCain talkes about Obama Flip Flopping on issues, well he needs just to look in his own back yard. He has go a tramp on lean back there flipping - Flopping on issues. not only that, having very poor judgement. what will happen if he gets to be president, another 4 years of bush policies and flip-flop judgement calls. I say NO not with the future of my family at risk NO How NO Way. I love my family and my country far more better than that.

Independents for Obama   September 3rd, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Fellow Democrats! You can count on Missouri too! United We can bring Change!

From the" Show Me" State

Tricia, NC   September 3rd, 2008 5:39 pm ET

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, we can.

BARACK
I
D
E
NOW

Wendy   September 3rd, 2008 5:39 pm ET

YEA!

caywen   September 3rd, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Hogwash - you just wait till the RNC is over. McCain/Palin will pick up at least 8 states and should be ahead in the polls by 12+ percentage points. I'm so confident of this that if they don't reach these numbers, I'd say their campaign is a total failure and a disaster. But, of course, it will happen.

JB   September 3rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Obama / Biden … landslide 2008.

WeBoDave   September 3rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

CNN wrote - Polling Director Keating Holland said "But today's polls don't reflect any boost McCain might get from his convention, because nearly all the interviews were done before the festivities started in St. Paul. This could be Obama’s high-water mark in those states.” Yes it could, or Obama's lead could grow to 20 points. These polls were taken after Senator Palin was selected to energize the base so step one of McCain's strategy for the convention was known. I don't know why we should trust any poll with CNN's name on it after their poll showed Obama got no bounce while others showed about a five point shift toward Senator Obama.

Franklin   September 3rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

This is perverse! Electoral maps when no one has voted…claiming Obama has "picked up two states" when no one has cast a single vote!

The Republicans are claiming that the media is so in the tank for Obama that they want Bush to move out, McCain to conceed, and Obama to be declared President "by acclaimation" …and they're right! You CNN folks are falsely claiming Obama has won electoral college votes - when there hasn't been an election!

Michael in Houston   September 3rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Funny because here in Houston, I don't know of anyone being polled. And we are all supporting Obama. There are alot of Obama supporters that are not being polled. I think the lead is much bigger. And I do not think the Republican convention will change that. He has way too much momentum. This may be the biggest blowout in history. We are charged, we are energized, we are ready for November 4th. There has not been a buzz like this for a Presidental nominee since John F. Kennedy. It is unbelievable how much energy is in the Obama supporters. I think the Rebulican Convention will tell us what we already know. What Obama and the Democrats did in thier convention was showed us a new direction, a new hope, they gave us a new since of National pride. I would like to see the T.V. ratings to see how many people watched the Democrat Convention compared to the Republican Convention. I bet the numbers for the Democrat Convention will be staggering. Well, I hope the Republicans vote for a better candidate in 2012 because this is Obama's election to lose.