September 3, 2008
Posted: September 3rd, 2008 04:00 PM ET

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(CNN) – Sen. Barack Obama continues to hold a six-point lead over rival Sen. John McCain in CNN’s latest poll of polls. Obama has the support of 49 percent of voters while McCain has 43 percent and 8 percent of voters are unsure about their choice for president.

CNN’s national general election poll of polls consists of the following five surveys: Diageo/Hotline (August 29-31), American Research Group (August 30-September 1), Gallup (August 31-September 2), CNN/Opinion Research Corp. (August 29-31), and CBS (August 29-31). The poll of polls does not have a sampling error.

Obama and McCain had the same levels of support in the previous CNN poll of polls released Tuesday.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain • Polls


Peggy , Minnesota   September 3rd, 2008 8:57 pm ET

I find it disgusting the Hillary supporters that are voting for McCain. Why not do what the candidate that you wanted to win, wants you to do. If you are switching sides, then you are not a democrat. If that is the case, don't come back in 2012, if you cost the democrats the election this year. Although, with the old guy and the beauty queen in control, there may not be anything left in 2012. McCain probably won't make it through the term and Mcbeauty queen couldn't govern her way out of a wet paper bag. I mean look at her household. And her record is not what it is cracked up to be.
Once again, in case I wasn't clear. Hillary supporters voting for McGeezer are just as much of a democrat as Joe (which ever way the wind blows) Leiberman. You reap what you sew.

politically incorrect and proud of it!   September 3rd, 2008 8:47 pm ET

For those who have been paying attention, the lead was 8 points. Now it is down to 6 points. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

ex-republican for obama / biden   September 3rd, 2008 8:43 pm ET

CM, astute observation. GOP running out of steam,

after palin disaster.

even the paid bloggers can hardly keep going on with BS.

how many more shoes to drop from palin's feet?

hope it's a slow train wreck.

very entertaining and rewarding.

Peter (CA)   September 3rd, 2008 8:43 pm ET

I would hope that the right wingers would be willing to discuss the issues but I see it is nothing but attack, attack, attack. Another reason we are sick and tired of the Republicans and their ugly politics.

I want to see this lead open up. Every day we hear more negative on Palin, it was a bad choice, made by a gut decision that women were dumb. But, what would you expect from the Republicans.

TonyinKentucky   September 3rd, 2008 8:39 pm ET

GOP=reverse bump

A SURGE on the SAME???

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN!

Bob   September 3rd, 2008 8:31 pm ET

America is in grave danger if Obama is in office. There will be civil unrest in America and terrorists will be able to attack us at will.

Obama can not keep America safe.

ex-republican for obama / biden   September 3rd, 2008 8:30 pm ET

most people i meet at work are charmed by obama,

i dunno who cnn polls..

Ridgeway   September 3rd, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Just in a poll with 0% response. One question poll results. When asked "What do you think has been Barak Obama's most important accomplishment on a national/international scale?" There was no response by any of the individuals polled. The poll as limited to registered Democrats.

BK   September 3rd, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Paul Begalla and Donna are wrong about Clinton supporters. The point all of you are missing is we put Democracy before party. People were denied their votes being counted, not only in Fl. and MI. What about the people in Chicago, that Obama got their pick elimated off the ballot? He hired slick lawyers like himself, to find technical errors. I would never vote for Obama and neither would a lot of people in Florida. Obama didn't want a revote. He knew he would lose. This is not democracy!

Ron   September 3rd, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Independant voted Dem in the primaries. I haven't been polled yet.

Go Obama / Biden 08

Bill, MA.   September 3rd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Republicans have stained our place in the world. The republican party is going down the tubes from lying, corruption, greed, etc. They want to steal every dollar they can get their hands on. Republicans have no values.

BK   September 3rd, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I think Obama calls CNN daily and tells them what to say. This is why CNN will go down with MSM after this election. When you lose your credibility you have nothing.

Sue, Michigan   September 3rd, 2008 7:36 pm ET

If they polled the computer and cell phone-using young voters, the lead would be 25%. I think this will be a Democratic landslide-the White House and both houses. Maybe then we can get out of Iraq, get hold of the deficit, get health care, and become what America used to be-a good country instead of the Bush fascist State.
Palin is not going to make a difference. She's the wrong choice–and you all thought Hillary had baggage!

Griff   September 3rd, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Come on Women! You can do it.. So it may take another eight years.. I don't know. Do you? Of course you do..

Ty OKC   September 3rd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

It's a rap. The race is over. There is no way on the face of the planet that the republican are going to pull a Jedi mind trick on us (the American people) and get us to remotely believe that his VP choice is ready to be the VP let along lead this country. He can't even make the case for himself. There was a time in the past that such a bad decision may have been overlooked by most because most people were doing ok, and wouldn't really feel the pain of such a bad decision; but that time has past, and so has John Mccain's. There is a reason George Bush beat John Mccain every time he ran against him. and no amount of spin is going to change the fact that John Mccain put this country in jepordy, with his pick. He made a bad decision, used bad judgement, and they need to own there mistake.

Obama/Biden 08

Zeke   September 3rd, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Six-Point lead?...It's got to be higher than that. Can't wait for election day!

EBraggs   September 3rd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

What ever happend to that republican guy who went on the enternet asking people to pray for rain in Colorado for the Republican convention? My mother always said God don't like ugly. Now there are countless number of people unable to watch the republican convention due to the storms. (And)
Any voter going from Clinton to McCain, because of Palin, only have eyes for having a woman in the white house. They never received Clinton's message. The message was not about age, male, female, black, or white. It's about us as a people. A vote for McCain means you must be living the Bush dream. The rest of us are all having nightmares. (screeming, but nothing comes out of your mouth, running but can't get anywhere.) That's been the past eight years.

J. Dean, a Republican from Florida   September 3rd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

AFTER OBSERVING THE GREATEST JOKE OF THE CENTURY, I REFUSE TO VOTE FOR THE OLD MAN JOHN McCAIN AND HIS V.P.
WE HAD ENOUGH OF DISASTER AND MISERY DURING THE LAST 8 YEARS BROUGHT UPON US BY AN APPOINTED PRESIDENT NAMED GEORGE BUSH, HEY !

Erika, KS   September 3rd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

They are NOT going to over turn Roe v Wade! They are NOT going to start arresting women who have back alley abortions. They are NOT going to sit by and do nothing if women start dying in the streets from illegal abortions. R v W will NOT be overturned!

I am NOT going to be held ransom by the fear-mongering democrats on what should NOT even be a political issue. It's a personal issue. The republicans are NOT going to put the women's movement "back 50 years."

I will vote for McCain because Obama is not experienced enough to lead. He will have to rely on the Washington experts just like Bush did, DAY ONE. He's a nobody, done nothing, empty suit. McCain is NOT George W Bush. Pure Democrat propaganda. McCain has years of experience. Obama does not. Plus Biden. Talk about a walking disaster waiting to happen! 36 years in Congress, and tell me again how that is change? Oh, and people DO live past the age of 72! What a joke Obama is. Wake up!

Roney Ohio   September 3rd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

its morethan six points CNN report the right numbers please.

lisa collins   September 3rd, 2008 6:56 pm ET

what are the demographics of the delegates at the RNC

percentage of women, minorities? – I don't see it on your fact sheet

Is this information available?

aware   September 3rd, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Enjoy your last up moment Obama! You are on your way out!

Palin has more integrity, authentic experience and servant leadership skills than you can ever phony up!

Former Clinton Supporter for McCain/Palin 08! :)

JolleeDemocrat   September 3rd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I am so excited about this ticket, I truly dont believe the last time I felt so energized by an election. I am a Democrat, female, 44 years old. I am pro-choice but respect people's pro-life stance. I even find myself being more toward pro-life just becuase I am a proud mother and just recently a proud grandmother. I like Sara Palin, she has more experience in Public office at city councel level, mayor level and Governership of the Oil rich state of Alaska. She has more experience then any of the running candidates. I like the fact that she is a reformer and fights corruptive government. She is also well verced in the oil industry, they know not to mess with her! I am voting for the Maverick who selected this great VP.

Go John McCain, we love you!

JolleeDemocrat   September 3rd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Not for long....

The DemoDicators are at it again, the constitution give us the right to vote any way we want too, I am a Democrat female who is convinced that my Democratic party has been high jacked by a very left wing group who states that they are Democrat but not. Nancy, Harry, Dean and Obama are wolves in sheep's clothing. They are the new DemoDicator party!

This Democrat is voting for the McCain ticket!

Go John McCain, we love you! Yes we can PUMAS!

chris   September 3rd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Rural Americans don't realize all their fancy interstate roads, utilities, power grids, their technology, it all comes from the cities. Rural life is made possible by tax revenue from the Northeast, Florida, and California. The cities want Obama. So don't bite the hand that feeds.

Vic   September 3rd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Go America!

The republicans are torturing our great nation. Let's take it back!

Republican voting Obama/Biden 08

Seeing RED in Illinois   September 3rd, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I sometimes wonder if people really stop & THINK before deciding on how they vote. I'm from Illinois where it is "Barack WHO?" He may be well supported (& under the table financed) by the Democratic Machine in Chicago but for the rest of the state he is invisible. It is pretty sad when someone from your own state is running for the Presidency and you have to search Wikipedia for information on him BECAUSE HE NEVER DID ANYTHING OF VALUE WHILE IN THE STATE SENATE. Not to mention that since he started 'his run' he has spent the past year campaigning instead of doing his job representing the people of Illinois in the Senate – just look at the amount of votes he didn't show up for. Do you really want someone who only knows how to smile & give lofty speeches to be the person responsible for national safety, hard decisions on the economy & planning for the future? Look beyond the hype!

gary jennings   September 3rd, 2008 6:36 pm ET

ITS ALL GOING TO BACKFIRE ON O.B. HIM AND HIS STINKEN YOUNG MORON HATERS OF SUPPORTERS.HE IS JUST A LINE OF B.S. AND THE MEDIA KEEPS BUILDING HIM UP BECAUSE THEIR AFRAID IT SEEMS OF A BLACK MAN.HE WILL CRY RACE LIKE HE HAS THROUGH THIS WHOLE RACE. HHE TRASHED THE HRC ON IRAQ BUT GOT BIDEN FOR VP.WHO ALSO VOTED . NOW HE KISSES UP TO THE CLINTONS ,BECAUSE HE CANT WIN WITHOUT HIM. HE IS THE WORST FLIP FLOPPER,CON MAN ,ARROGANT CANIDATE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY 50 YRS.

cate   September 3rd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I think Americans are smart enough to understand we don't need anymore "shoot from the hip" guys/gals in office. We need "intelligence" and pragmatic thinking.

All of the Maverick talk at the RNC is not impressing many people I know. So he was a rebel in school and saw it as a challenge to get more demerits than his father had received?? What was that all about? The more Americans hear about the two people on the Republican ticket the more they help Obama!!

The thought of Palin being a 72-year-old heartbeat away from the presidency is frightening! Do we really think anybody can do this job???!! No need to get over-educated to run our country?

Obama is going to win this election. The Dems know their ticket is strong and they are on their way to the White House!

cate

CaliDem   September 3rd, 2008 6:23 pm ET

You are out of your mind to think that a huge group of Hillary Clinton Democrats would vote for McCain because of Sarah Palin. Especially the women. Palin stands for everything they oppose socially – and for many fiscally.

Personally I think Palin will do OK tonight. All she has to do is read a prepared speech off a teleprompter and seem somewhat human. It;s going to be the friendliest room she ever speaks to. The real deal is when she has to think on her feet and speak off the cuff such as at the debates.

Dorothy M. Oliver, Greensboro, NC   September 3rd, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I don't think McCain gets it. A new face won't win the elction for him. American's are voting against the Republican Party's philosophy that got our country in its present weakened state. My complaint about Americans is that they were too slow in recognizing the culprit.

bonnie   September 3rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

With all the attacks the democrats are waging against Sarah Palin and her daughter I believe American women will see that Mr. Obama and his campaign do not care about women. I believe after the country hears John McCain they will see he is the better candidate for President. As a woman I am disgusted with democrats attacks on Bristol Palin. How many times do parents try to set the right example and raise their children to their best ablility and a child strays from the chosen path? No matter how hard a parent tries sometimes children rebel. I hope women everywhere realize that John McCain is the candidate to meet our needs.

bonnie   September 3rd, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I find it interesting that despite the double digit leads other Presidential nominees have been able to exit their parties convention's with Mr. Obama has only been able to lead by 6 points.

Phil in KC   September 3rd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

A lot of time left before November, so things can change radically. But... if they're true... John McCain will need all of the undecideds to win. If he gets 7% and Obama gets 1%, it's a tie. If Obama gets just 2% of the undecided vote, he wins. Of course, that's if the election were decided by the popular vote, which, of course, it is not. It's all about the electoral college and that's why the multicolor state map is so important. Personally, I'd love to see them do away with the electoral college and go with the popular vote. We wouldn't be where we are now....

South Texas   September 3rd, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I amazed Obama's lead is not double digits ahead of McCain given the incredible biased reporting that has and continues on CNN and MSNBC. Shockingly enough, even Andrea Mitchell is not above reporting from the left and openly displaying her personal judgements and expressions while reporting,(i.e., Liberman's interview on 9/2/08). Journalism is quickly sliding into a sleezy new era of "anything goes as long as what is presented serves my own perception and self interest". Too bad ; journalism was once a highly regarded profession.

JerryS   September 3rd, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I love watching Dems get upset when someone else – other than democrats – plays identity politics.

Dems LOVE voting for "disadvantaged" groups and visible minorities. It's an empty way to "feel good" (a major motivator for Dem decision-making).

But as soon as the GOP get in on the act, the Dems get sour and cry foul.

I love watching this stuff.

vw   September 3rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

You had better project OB win general election NOW.
Shamed on your CNN for your bias against McCain.

Mike   September 3rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Darrel from Denver,

You are absolutely right! – democrats and independents are well aware of it, but please don't tell it to republicans – let it be a big surprise on November 4th – the day we will take this great country back from a bunch of losers!

S. Boatman   September 3rd, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The Electoral Map Is Changing To Blue! Little By Little But Surely Changing Blue! People Are Tired Of The Way Republicans Are Running This Country! They Will Not Be Rewarded With Another Four Years For Poor Leadership!

Francine   September 3rd, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Need to strengthen that lead. I am still reeling over George Bush getting elected and though it's sad to say right wing evangalists seem to be gaining more control over this Country. What is going on? The news and the party need to get a grip on Sarah Palin. It's not that fact that she's a woman, it's not the fact that she's a mother, it's her ideology. The fact that her daughter had a right to choose or make a choice may soon be gone in this country if they come out on top. No one wants to beat up on a 17 year old girl, but the thought that someone who does not believe in sex education telling my family what to do is absurd. It doesn't matter how much money Laura Bush talks about putting into AIDS projects if the basic protection against AIDS is not talked about and addressed. It's called a condom. I had to howl when I saw a woman at the RNC with a hat that read "Support Unwed Mothers", when the Republican Administration has historically cut nearly every program that could do just that.

If we continue to "tread lightly" on Sarah Palin. They will walk all over us. We just got a small taste of that on Tuesday. She needs to be hit with the tough questions such as Roe vs Wade, Global Warming (remember she believes the Earth is flat and that human beings had nothing to do with Global warming), the Iraq War, Darfur, Georgia, Pakistan, et al. Can't believe the latest I saw of her speech at a church convincing the people that the troops in Iraq were sent on a mission from God. Obviously her God is not mine. Give em hell and get tough.

Erika, KS   September 3rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

WOW. Six whole points since Obama's lame DNC speech. What happened to the double digit bounce he was supposed to get?
Meaningless dribble. It only matters in November.

Joe   September 3rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Its funny how this woman talking fundling about Mccain, but if you remember; he voted 3 times against woman to have the same pay as men.

Interesting. Mcain sucks.

HOW COULD YOU VOTE FOR A GUY WHO VOTED AGAINST THE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE 13 TIMES AND EQUAL PAY FOR WOMAN.

Another thing, there is a record of new reguistered voters to vote and most will vote for Borack not that soldier killer Mccain.

Ex-Democrat   September 3rd, 2008 5:38 pm ET

For those who think the younger voters would be a landslide for Obama in November. Think twice, millions of Hillary supporters like my family will cancel most of them!!!!! Dream on ha ha !!!!

Ex-Democrat   September 3rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

6% lead after Democrat convention?????? Obamites must be proud of this! LOL.
I agree! NO HILLARY, NO OBAMA!!!!! YOU GO MCCAIN!

Chris   September 3rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

The only people turning they're backs on Hillary are all her supposed "supporters" who now say they're voting for McCain. She's been able to swallow her pride and get behind Obama because she knows that McCain would only be a continuation of the past. I think it's her supporters turn to do the same. Don't me fooled by McCain's talk of being an agent of change. The guy voted with Bush 90% of the time. If McCain gets elected, history and the rest of the world will never forgive us.

dobserver   September 3rd, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I was for McCain, but his severe lack of judgment in picking this hillbilly for VP and the quiet decency of Obama in taking the high road regarding her, has made me switch to this thoughtful, educated young leader. I see JFK in him, and McCain looks like a Nixon.

Susan   September 3rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

There is only one agena for me.

NO MORE REPUBLICANS. I repent my last two votes.

Darrel from Denver   September 3rd, 2008 5:23 pm ET

And this is just the 'normal' old-fashioned poll, right?

What would it be if you actually polled the enlarging younger voters? My guess is it would be a landslide for Obama.

El Jefe   September 3rd, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Gosh, I'm so addicted to 'Poll Watching'.......I'm getting obsessed.

Six points and climbing!!!

Gobama!

Anonymous   September 3rd, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Guess no body wants to talk about how racism that Obama faced, but the american people never do! Its such a shame that Hillary nor McChain stood up for him. Its plan to see that most of Hillary supporters are not mad but still carry some level of racism. Note the slave states were most of the states Hillary carried, and really what McChain wants to target. The Issues that Hillary and Obama share are about 90% of the same thing unlike McChain that only focuse on being a POW. Sorry does that make me less patriotic? Well now you know what it means to be proud of the new America which Obama has allowed the young Americans to put aside race and focuse on the issues of a changed America!

angie - dallas -28   September 3rd, 2008 5:23 pm ET

yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
we can.

legal eagle   September 3rd, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Tonight represents the beginning of the end for republicans.

Palin could "field dress a moose" on stage and nothing will take away from the fact that she nor any other republican supermom or person can ever lead this nation or her tired party to the promised land. The republican ship has left port and will not be returning for at least four years, and likely at least eight. Her "appeal" is to voters that were already in the republican column–nothing else changes.

She and McCain are simply out of touch with the needs of the American people as a whole. We are not a nation of whiners, but a nation of caring individuals who actually care about all people who make this nation special–not the select few. The past eight years have shown a lot of things, most importantly it has made clear that we can no longer cannot trust the modern republican party.

Obama represents the change America needs today. The majorty of Americans and even our friends abroad know it. The polls showing his support exceeding fifty percent and undecided voters almost gone make tonights speech nothing more than field dressing for the eventual and final rout of the present republican regime. Thank God, because this nation needs a strong two party system (at least) uncontrolled by the extremists from EITHER side.

The new republicans have allowed the fringe elements of thier members to turn a once great party of small government and appropriate family values into a radical element bent on transforming this great nation into a party driven by corporate greed and questionable religious zealots. This radical paradigm is not America, and Obama represents the only present choice to reclaim our country's greatness, values and traditions both domestically and abroad.

Don't ever kid yourself into thinking Palin is anything more than a desperate attempt to get woman into McCain's camp. But remember, if the Clinton's couldn't stop Obama, McCain has absolutely no chance.

Steve K   September 3rd, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Sara Palin is an extreme right wing conservative. She will set the women's rights movement back 50 years. Mccain needed to pick a moderate republican to appeal to a broader voter base. He made a wrong choice and it will cost him the election.

christine   September 3rd, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Get over it. If Hillary would of won I would of supported her come hell or high water. It's about the issues!!! Bottom line is we need desperate help and 4 more years of the same is not the answer!

frank   September 3rd, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I think Obama will lose the GE in November.
From the view of experience, Palin is the better than him, plus a experienced McCain, it is for sure Obama will lose. Dem has maken a wrong choice this year, and will lose a best chance to win White House.

McCain=Bush, 8 is enough   September 3rd, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Eight is enough, it's time to turn the page.

Ken B   September 3rd, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Go Obmam go he is the man for the job we no it who want anther Bush in office no no let`s thick smart this time and go with Obmam
he is Smart and can get the job done ok.

Alice   September 3rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The only dreams Palin will "haunt" are the dreams of horny MCPs, probably including McCain.

Okay, sexism police, come and get me!

Oops, you can't – I am female.

(Let's see if CNN even posts this . . . )

Devin Greene   September 3rd, 2008 5:09 pm ET

How i see Mc Cain he lies to us just like Bush did 8 years ago and
tell us we are winning.. if so then why are soldgers still fighting and geting killed thay say are soldgers are coming home but there not ..
lies lies and more lies we can not go on 4 more years being lied to

Republicans i heard them talk there talk last night and none of what
thay said was a about the people not once did thay say we need to help the people.. Help us get Homes, Jobs, Health Care, End the war
or talk about Light, Gas, Water and high gas prices i did not hear nathing said about that Mc Cain just don`t get it he is not the man for the job we need somone who is going to stand behind us and help us move ahead not go back and Obmam is the one he is the real thing he is the man for the job because Mac Cain don`t get it .

Lynne - Seattle WA   September 3rd, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I think it is funny that when the polls are in the Republican's favor, they are good and tell us a lot. But as soon as they show McCain behind. They don't mean a thing!

Election Watcher   September 3rd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Let me get this right: Dems scream that Palin hasn't experience to be VP, though she has as much experience in public office as Obama who's running for POTUS. Dem's scream some moral high ground when it turns out that Palin's daughter is pregnant and engaged, but Obama's mother was NEVER married. They laugh that Palin was a beauty contestant as a teen, meanwhile Obama was dealing drugs as a teen. What bizarro universe do these crats come from anyway that they think they hold some type of moral ethical high ground?

CM   September 3rd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

He widens his lead in the middle of the GOP convention....doesn't look good for Johnny boy.

They probably are starting to let go of the GOP paid bloggers. I noticed their numbers have dropped except for the token few who keep posting under different names to boost their support on here.

Dr. WAH   September 3rd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

My fellow citizens of the United States,

After the dust settles, conventions are concluded and you are searching your heart of hearts there is only one honest, heart-felt decision that can be made. Senator Obama and Biden will have the vision, leadership, knowledge and integrity to lead the United States of America. The truth shall set us free.

Hillary Voter   September 3rd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Hey Hill supporters, were you voting for Hillary because she is a woman or for the many important things she stands for. Stand up and start working for Obama! We can't stand another 4 years of Bush policies!

chris   September 3rd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

it's news like this that makes me love this country. people aren't being fooled by the same old game. contrary to the mccain camp this election is about the issues and the republicans don't have any new answers.

vh   September 3rd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I know now you must be a republican. everyone knows republicans are trying desperately to cut us dems down, but we are better than that and if those 18 million hilliary clinton supporters turn their back on the party, then you were never a real and true democrat in the first place. so if you want mccain and his next mistress to be president then do what you feel you need to do. I am a democrat and I will stand by sen. obama because I believe we need to get us back on track we have seen what the repubs can do, now it is our turn. think about it people. DEMS 08

JM from SC   September 3rd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

No Hillary = No Obama, If you believe that, I have the Brooklyn Bridge to sell you.

This woman can talk until she is blue in the face, she is still under investigation and was not vetted properly. As they continue to vet her, more will be uncovered.

Hillary will have her place in an Obama administration. He will make sure she is fine.

Obama/Biden 08 even without Hillary.

Tim from Eugene OR.   September 3rd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I have no respect for CNN poll of polls, it does not reflect the two polols yesterday that came out with Obama hitting the 50% mark for the first time in both. Also I agree with so many others on these blogs that college students use cell phones and are not being polled, which wouldn't make that much of a difference if Obama wasn't smoking McCain in the college vote.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Futureguy   September 3rd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Wake up Palin supporters. She inherited a city with zero debt but left it with indebtedness of more than $22 million. That's a city of 6000 people now owing 22 million. She will run this country to the ground.

S.A.M. from Virginia   September 3rd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

6 points and growing. How many times must I inform you people that polls aren't accurate. I'm sure the lead is way bigger than that. OBAMA/BIDEN landslide in 11/08

Shari, NY   September 3rd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I am usually concerned about the polls although they stir some interest. Furthermore, who are they polling? Certainly not the majority of Sen. Obama's supporters (for a fact) because if they were included, the margin would be even wider.

Katrina   September 3rd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

And it would be even higher were it not for CNN's own inexplicable outlier..... in there to maintain the illusion that the race is close at this point. Btw, why is CNN not running the story of McCain refusing to talk to CNN as punishment for the Campbell Brown interview with Tucker Bounds (made CNN look like it employs actual journalists for the first time this season!)? It's a huge scandal. The press, after all, informs the people. CB did her job, and did it really well for once. Is CNN just rolling over on this one?

bridgette   September 3rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

As more come out on this woman that lead will grow and trust me after the emails that I have recieved today more is coming. So get ready.

A   September 3rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Question for CNN: why is it that the title is Obama "maintains" 6 point lead. Last poll, Obama only had a one point lead. What 6 point lead is there for Obama to maintain?

Molly   September 3rd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

That McCain believes any woman can serve as a substitute Hillary is evidence of his lack of understanding of what the American people want. But, he is so far out of touch with reality that no one should be surprised at his mistake. If Hillary was the right candidate for the job, she would have won the primaries. After that, its a question of who is the best person for the job of VP, and Hillary is not cut out for VP. Maybe in 2016 she could run for president again.

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   September 3rd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

NO HOW, NO WAY, NO MCCAIN!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

YES WE CAN!

Ron from Baltimore   September 3rd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I am so glad that Obama and Biden have chosen the higher road. Let the others have their Atwater/Rove tactics; we have caught on by now as to what result that gives the nation.

Ted   September 3rd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

CNN talk about other polls when they show McSame improving. But when the other polls show BO improving they do their own poll which will reduce BO's lead. Compare last week's polls and this week's polls, CNN vs the rest. I get the feeling the CNN polls is carefully released to slow BO's build up. Why is CNN these days not talking about the gallop poll as they always do?

Michael O'Brien   September 3rd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

After tonight at RNC. Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden might have a 10 point lead.

Joan   September 3rd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Think about this. If Obama elected, Obama+Biden will lead the country. If Mccain elected, only Palin might do. OK?

Dennis   September 3rd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Sarah, in her own quite way is going to majorly expose Obama's lack of experience, while highlighting her own at the same time. It is going to be beautiful. What a strategic work of art pulled off by John McCain. He is a very smart man!

Nina - Florida   September 3rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I don't believe these polls. Who's being polled. I've never been polled, nor has anyone that I know. I am a registered voter and vote in all local, general and national elections. Obama has to win, our country's well being depends on it. God Bless American and God Bless Obama/Biden 08, 12

Maxwell M.   September 3rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Gee........The Gallup poll for September 3 shows a 2 point increase for McCain. Looks like the Poll of Polls is already changing.

FL4Obama   September 3rd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Yes we can! Go Obama!

No way, no how, no McCain....Eight is ENOUGH

It is past time for a new direction in this country. Obama/Biden '08

God Bless America!

Doug   September 3rd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

To No Hillary = No Obama:

Hillary herself stands up and proclaims it was a good fight, one that strengthened the democratic party, and that she fully backs Obama... not good enough for you?

So you'll now vote McCain/Palin, a team about as far removed from what Obama (and Hillary) stand for as possible? Really? Wow. Go you.

prabs   September 3rd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

After tonight, you will see the lead GAIN right before your starry-eyes. Palin will haunt her own dreams. Serves her right- turning her back on her daughter- to put her through all this.

Debby   September 3rd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Unsure voters is trouble for Obama after all this Palin stuff came out these last days.

Billy   September 3rd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Palin will be great tonight but that won't dispel the questions about her inadequacy as a VP or the scandals she has caused.

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX   September 3rd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The lead will grow. The Obama message and promise taps into the essence of being in the home of the brave and the land of the free.

cevans, tx   September 3rd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

YES WE CAN!!!

Don from California   September 3rd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Sarah won't do anything. Even if she is amazing, it will all sound hypocritical, because she is NOT a change agent. Her state still recieved more earmark dollars per person than any other state in the nation, while she was governor. She hired a LOBBYIST firm to gain earmarks for her tiny little town. She is not what they say she is, and we all will know this before she speaks.

Kiah G.   September 3rd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

YAY!

albert, RI   September 3rd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

the american people have voted for obama. we did not choose palin. she was handpicked by a man.

GOP Forever!!!   September 3rd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Do they call cell phones? Because the only people I know who still have landlines are old people and the majority of old people are voting for McCain. I'd say all these polls are wrong. It's going to be a Dole/Clinton landslide, despite what the mainstream media is routing for.

No Hillary = No Obama   September 3rd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

After tonight, you will see that lead evaporate right before your starry-eyes. Palin will haunt Obama's dreams. Serves him right – turning his back on 18 million Hillary supporters – really, what gall.

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