Comments on: Electoral map alert: Obama picks up two states http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: ecoguy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638722 ecoguy Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:34:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638722 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 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

]]> By: Vic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638720 Vic Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:34:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638720 Go Iowa! Go Minnesota! Go America! Republican voting for Obama/Biden 08 Go Iowa! Go Minnesota! Go America!

Republican voting for Obama/Biden 08

]]> By: Ivan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638715 Ivan Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:34:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638715 Republican said the put the country first, what about put people first? Democrats we love this country and died like the republican. Republican said the put the country first, what about put people first? Democrats we love this country and died like the republican.

]]> By: Jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638680 Jason Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:33:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638680 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 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

]]> By: Abdi, Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638677 Abdi, Minnesota Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:33:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638677 What McCain will talk about in his convention speech? Just history sories. I don't know who wants to listen. What McCain will talk about in his convention speech? Just history sories. I don't know who wants to listen.

]]> By: on hype http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638675 on hype Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:33:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638675 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. 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.

]]> By: j http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638670 j Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:33:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638670 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? 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?

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638654 Joe Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:32:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638654 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. 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.

]]> By: Zuq http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638641 Zuq Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:31:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638641 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. 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.

]]> By: Casey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638630 Casey Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:31:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638630 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". 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".

]]> By: Smart_Lady http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638622 Smart_Lady Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:31:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638622 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!! 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!!

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638616 Michael Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:31:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638616 What is a "Wedge Issue"? - Any issue the Democrats are the minority opinion on. What is a "Wedge Issue"? – Any issue the Democrats are the minority opinion on.

]]> By: elizabeth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638603 elizabeth Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:30:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638603 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. 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.

]]> By: George, Kenya http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638596 George, Kenya Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:30:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638596 Great news! Go my brother, go! Nobama 2008 Great news!

Go my brother, go!

Nobama 2008

]]> By: BK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638583 BK Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:29:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638583 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. 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.

]]> By: Beth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638581 Beth Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:29:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638581 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. 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.

]]> By: June from San Antonop http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638576 June from San Antonop Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:29:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638576 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? 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?

]]> By: Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638570 Bill Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:29:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638570 I have two daughters and want to be part of opening up opportunities for them that never exsisted before now. I have two daughters and want to be part of opening up opportunities for them that never exsisted before now.

]]> By: Zuq http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638567 Zuq Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:28:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638567 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! 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!

]]> By: Tony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638566 Tony Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:28:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638566 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! 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!

]]> By: Chris in MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638553 Chris in MN Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:28:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638553 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. 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.

]]> By: Remus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638550 Remus Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:27:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638550 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. 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.

]]> By: Oregon Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638549 Oregon Voter Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:27:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638549 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. 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.

]]> By: robin in nj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638545 robin in nj Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:27:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638545 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... 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...

]]> By: Patrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638532 Patrick Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:27:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638532 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. 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.

]]> By: Zuq http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638513 Zuq Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:26:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638513 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! 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!

]]> By: chad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638499 chad Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:26:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638499 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. 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.

]]> By: 1139bri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638496 1139bri Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638496 FOX news may favor McCain but at least they admit it. FOX news may favor McCain but at least they admit it.

]]> By: Patrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638495 Patrick Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638495 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. 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.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638493 Anonymous Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638493 We can too!!!!!!! McCain 2008!! We can too!!!!!!!
McCain 2008!!

]]> By: Leslie of Garden Grove, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638489 Leslie of Garden Grove, CA Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:25:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638489 Don't forget us kids with cell phones! OBAMA/BIDEN 2008! Don't forget us kids with cell phones! OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638483 Anonymous Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:24:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638483 "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!!! "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!!!

]]> By: Malcom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638453 Malcom Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:23:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638453 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............ 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............

]]> By: robin in nj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638450 robin in nj Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:23:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638450 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.... 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....

]]> By: CA, T http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638449 CA, T Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:23:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638449 As a foreigner, I found democrats in US are silly and emotional. As a foreigner, I found democrats in US are silly and emotional.

]]> By: tired http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638439 tired Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:22:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638439 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! 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!

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638428 Dave Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:21:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638428 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 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

]]> By: Anderson Dallas Texas Obama 08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638426 Anderson Dallas Texas Obama 08 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:21:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638426 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 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

]]> By: Alabama Gary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638410 Alabama Gary Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:20:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638410 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 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

]]> By: Michael Ray Thompson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638409 Michael Ray Thompson Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:20:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638409 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. 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.

]]> By: Dave Corsaro http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638405 Dave Corsaro Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:20:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638405 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. 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.

]]> By: doubter2008 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638390 doubter2008 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:18:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638390 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 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

]]> By: crawforall http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638379 crawforall Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:18:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638379 McCain will win, and the country will be much better off. McCain will win, and the country will be much better off.

]]> By: Pure Entertainment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638371 Pure Entertainment Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:17:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638371 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. 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.

]]> By: Kelly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638369 Kelly Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:17:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638369 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! 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!

]]> By: kathy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638368 kathy Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:17:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638368 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. 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.

]]> By: hailyes1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638367 hailyes1 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:17:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638367 Obama '08 - Culture of Dependance. Obama '08 – Culture of Dependance.

]]> By: Marie, Ft. Lauderdale, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638361 Marie, Ft. Lauderdale, FL Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:17:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638361 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. 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.

]]> By: KSPgh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638358 KSPgh Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:17:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638358 Yes we can! Go Dems! Obama '08! Yes we can! Go Dems!

Obama '08!

]]> By: M2 for Obama-Biden http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/electoral-map-alert-obama-picks-up-two-states/#comment-1638357 M2 for Obama-Biden Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:16:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16465#comment-1638357 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 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

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