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So where’s McCain’s bump? While Obama keeps going up and down, McCain just hangs around 42/43.. I would have thought after McCain’s VP choice was announced on Aug. 29, his numbers would have gone up. I guess there are only so many business people in the country.

why mccain cannot close the deal? his double talk, hipocresy and opportunism is getting clearer every day.

Its seems that the media is hell bent on deciding who wins and who loses before the American People get to vote. 1 year ago, the media declared that it was "done before it started" with Hillary Clinton and Rudy Guiliani as the nominees for president. That was boring after a while – the "news cycle" just couldn't bear a month of that same message (readers and listeners were bored), so other media messages were discovered and manufactured. I guess polls are good theater, but not really news. It is amazing how shallow media coverage of presidential politics really is, If it's not a 10-word or less "media bite", then we Americans just can't understand. Too bad for us - our choices are now between a first term Senator who has spent most of that first term running for another office or a person whose party cannot come up with any other themes than "war hero."

If this country elects another Republican, we deserve the mess we'll get. If you think it's bad now, just wait till McCain gets a hold of it. He has no plan to change this country and will do nothing to improve our image in the world. His no more earmarks is going to hurt cash-strapped states (not Alaska or Arizona of course) who depend on earmarks for critical projects. It's not all 'pork' as he claims.

Get a clue people. He (and she) will destroy us.

I find it amusing that the Republicans won't let Palin do interviews with the press. What are they trying to hide? Anyone who is "ready to lead" should be up for the task of handling difficult questions.

Obama went on O'Reilly, a hostile environment for Democrats. But McCain refused to talk to Larry King, and Palin has yet to face the press. So who is really the strong one here?

Having been polled one time I do not put much value in them. They asked questions they would only take a yes or no answer for. Plus how big is their sample, seen one with only 600 people polled.

The only one that counts is Nov 4...YES WE CAN

Obama dooms losing the general election. In the last stage of the contend with Sen. Clinton, his support rate had dropped. I think people just don't like his personality, since he grew up from a unhappy fimily.

This is because our elderly citizens sit at home by the phone and watch fox news, while our young citizens go to work or are talking on their cells. Don't worry about these polls, just remember to rock the vote in November, Democrats.

I have come to the conclusion that the conservatives have grown lazy. They have no new ideas, no vision for America. All they have are old war stories and the same old rhetoric. McCain doesn't work on weekends, because why should he do for seven days what can just as easily be accomplished in five - holding rallies where all he talks about is his background as a POW and Obama. He chose Palin because even with all her scandals and problems, she brings excitement (it doesn't really matter what kind) to a lackluster race that McCain just doesn't have the intellectual energy to energize with his own ideas, whatever they may be.

What they're counting on, of course, is that the American electorate is also lazy, and a good "story" or soap opera narrative will be enough to win them over. "She's just like me"? You've got to be kidding. Do "you" know anything about international relations besides press the red button anytime anyone pisses you off? Didn't think so.

They can make fun of Obama's "high-flying rhetoric" all they want. The fact is that Obama has energized heretofore uninvolved members of the electorate with his vision of greater and more substantive involvement of the American people in their own government. This is in the broadest terms the "change" he will bring to Washington. There are many specific changes that are easy to learn about if you have any interest at all.

I am Hillay supporter, the Obama camp sexualy discrimination women, as a long dem, I wll vote for republican for the first time.

GOODBYE DEMOCRATS!!!! How does it feel to see it all slipping away. The good common sense of the American people is showing now. You should have thought more about who you handpicked for your presidential nominee. That's the thing about Americans we are not dumb we know when someone is trying to force things on us that we DON'T WANT!!!
Change is coming alright and my HOPE is in John McCain and Sarah Palin.
VOTE McCAIN/PALIN

I agree with Maggie VT. When the word gets out about how her views, how she does not agree with global warming, she believes in creationism and does not agree with abortion even in cases of incest and rape, the American people will see that she is absolutely wrong for America.

The sad story is Senator McCain has lies and will continue to lie in order to win votes. Like when he said that Gov. Sarah Palin sold the jet on Ebay at a profit for the state. On the Surge in IRAQ, and many others..

Everyone should research CNN seaarch engine, google and Youtube.

Senator McCain has been caught on tape lying..

It would be a saddest day if McCain is elected President. I won't believe how stupid American People can get. Generally, people who get burned by a President or a Party that Governs, would change it. Since the last years, we are not only burned, we are fooled, mislead, deceived, financially and morally bankrupted and emotionally destroyed. If Obama loses, it would be because of his Race. The MidWestern and Southern United States has not yet come out of the Civil War and Slavery. Finally we have an Intellectual, Educated and capable young man who can lead us in to the modern world and will restore the American reputation.

i tired of having a person that doesn't have any ideas for this country. i need someone that is very intelligent that could take this counrty into the right direction. we have a dumb president for 8 years and then some of your want to have another dumb mcain in office. tell me what mcain can do you you. by watching the rebpuklian convention can your see it was only mostly white rich folk in the audience. believe me mcain will raise taxes and it will only be on the poor. he will not raises taxes on the rich like obama want to do. what hacve cheney did while he was a vice president the answer is nothing. palin is not going to do nothing. for all of your women that cared about women right. she is against abortion and mcain votes against the min wages and equal pay for woman. do you research on mcain and palin on their issues trust me you will not vote for them in novenmber. they only care about the rich. i will pray every day because right now this counrty is in a very bad shape. putting another rebupukian is will be in a worst shape than bush. i bet your on this.

There are more Democrats registered this year than Republicans. In order for McCain to win, he has to get the vote of about 90% of Republicans, 55% of swing voters, and 15% of Democrats.

With Palin and her ultra conservative views on the ticket, I just don't see McCain making too much of a dent in the swing and Democratic votes.

Best way to look at this is mccain is scary and palin is sarcastic and
we dont hear a economic plan from mccain only meaness scar tactic
bottom line.

Katrina– Your wrong–
If you tax those who make the jobs over 250K–there will be less jobs–
These jobs will go overseas The Income may go up for those that still have work–
Your not thinking straight-
In order for the worker to do well–Buisnesses have too–

McCain has over 200 lobbyists on his campaign staff. Now is that the reform he's now preaching to all of us. He is a liar and the proof is in all of the people he is currently surrounding him with. Behind the scenes McCain is kiss these lobbyist butt.

What good is democracy...if the voters are so dumb? We deserve what we will get if another bunch of Republicans are elected. Joe Lieberman will probably have a cabinet post.....".Minister of thought correction for the President."

People wake up....Obama can promise you the world but that does not mean he can delilver it.....use your head....his ideas are so far out there...sure McCain can promise you higher numbers but doesn"t mean a think if he cannot deliver ...tell Obama to tell you just how he plans to do this amazing feat....I think Obama is starting to believe his own hype...that he is the Messiah....wake up...ask Obama why he his wife's salary tripled the year he became a senator and started earmarking funds to her employer? Cnn wants to look into scandals then maybe they should check that one out....also check out the Chicago political machine that got Obama elected....just might take some of that shine off of Obama if people opened their eyes and looked in the right places.

Here we go again! The Dumocrats will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory! If there's a way to lose an election they will find it! All the polls showed that Bambi couldn't beat McCain, but Clinton could, so naturally they chose the loser. It seems to me that perhaps they deserve exactly what they're about to get. Unfortunately, that leaves the rest of us with a horror show worse than Bambi's. How in the hell is it possible to lose after W????

I wonder, what do you think it would take to get Karl Rove to switch sides?

McCain is promising to "break some china" in Washington, if elected president.

My friend, thanks to your Party's surrender to foreign competition, it appears that China has broken us.

I've had enough G.O.P. damage.

Obama-Biden 08

After Sarah Palin and the GOP convention, I expected McCain to lead... However, he is still trailing Obama.
I expect McSame to loose big come November.
This will be very clear after the first debate...

A couple weeks ago Obama was dead even or up by 1 point.... it's going to fluctuate ever week.. so these polls mean nothing. Come November though... when the all the voters come out in droves, not just the "likely voters" that have voted in the last 3 elections... you'll see how McCain goes down the drain.

she: Daddy, last week I told some lies, I was a little bit nasty and now they're being mean to me. I just told them what you told me to say.

he: there, there. Who's being mean?

she: everybody. The media, those democrats, the public, even some in our own party. Please teach me how to lie better, so I won't get caught next time. Make sure I know all the questions before hand so I can answer with really good lies.

He: Of course we will my darling. Now why don't you go back to Alaska, until we're ready for you to come be an vicious baracuda again. You did so well last time. I am very proud of you.

Well, that is to be expected, because Sarah Palin excited the right wing extremists, they might be able to push their agenda on the American people.

I feel a bit sorry for John McCain. They are excited because of Sarah Palin, not him. John McCain has no influence on his party. He talks of bipartisanship, and his party attacks. I think they are disapppointed in him, but they are going to tolerate him because he brings Sarah Palin to them.

They are going to run him, not the other way round. His VP pick is the first sign.

These polls really don't carry a lot of stock in these days and time. It is my understanding that only land lines are called during the polling? Those folks doing the polling does not call cell phone numbers which I would have to imagine make up for a huge percentage of phone users, especially young voters. I say, and hope, Obama would get those cell phone votes.

Let's take a hard look at what McCain said:

He said:

He would cut taxes where he could. (He hasn't actually looked at who needs these tax cuts yet? Hello, 95% of regular Americans)

He would cut the business tax rates to help American companies competed and keep jobs from moving overseas. (This one floored me, big businesses right now have the lowest taxes and he wants to cut them more!) Big Oil made 600 billion dollars with almost half going into shareholders pockets. How much richer does he want to make them?)

He said he would open new markets to American goods and services. (That's going to be pretty tough with the state of foreign affairs and Bush policy. Shoot first ask questions later)

He said he would help workers who've lost their jobs. (That's a staggering number recently, he better get more specific)

He said he would make it easier for more Americans to find and keep good healthcare insurance. ( Isn't that the policy today? YOU find it, and YOU keep it. You are on your own!)

He really didn't say anthing different than Bush policy now and to see the RNC clapping like seals over the same old...breaks my heart.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

All McCain want is revenge! He want more war. This is the reason we heard fight, fight, fight with me over 40 times.

Well, I want Peace.....

Obama is not the same politician he was in the primaries. He's more on the attack and less positive basically because he doesn't want to be swiftboat which I can understand but it makes him look like a regular politician when he was the one who would raise above it now it seems like politics as usual.

Maybe some Americans are opening their eyes to the fact that we need a leader, not a celebrity. Maybe a Dem could've been the answer – but not the one they chose.

I'm not in denial, but I don't trust cNN polls.

the polls are just as fickle as all the news networks. we will see where america goes after the debates between obama and bush the 3rd. GO OBAMS U THE MAN our creator is behind you 100% that is all you need AMEN

I do not trust CNN's poll. They were the only ones that did not give Obama a 9-13 point bounce.

Last week I saw a"poll" that showed McCain in the lead........lol.

As they say polls do not tell the true story. Have you seen the picture circulating via email of Sarah in her "Flag" bikini standing by a pool holding a high powered rifle. Not funny at all.

Polls? Newpapers and television sell more advertisement in a close race. You figure it out idiots. The polls are made to be within 5% either way. A few abberations exist. Remember CBS had a poll with Obama ahead by 8% and one week later they did another poll and it was tied. GIVE ME A BREAK!

Why Obama can’t get big lead?

Tying Mc Cain with Bush not working most of them remember 2000 RNC Primary

Voters think they want change but they like Mc Cain

Obama Keep on saying Mc Cain in Washington 24 years what about Biden ?

Some Democratic party members still miss Clintons

Voters want to know more about Obama and Sarah Plain But media focusing only Sarah Plain

Obama's projected spending spree and lack of experience is NOT what our country needs. McCain has the proven experience and knowledge to take over as President of the United States on DAY ONE. Obama DOES NOT.

this does not include cell phonesus younger folks on the go dont want landlines....

Even Mrs. McCain has better leadership credentials than Obama. He's the least capable candidate of any major political party since the 1800s. A product of traditional back-room machine politics, Obama showed his unimaginative roots by naming one of the most lackluster members of the Senate as his soon to be losing VP. Senator McCain is a model of ethical leadership, and his selection of a young, bright, reforming first-term Governor is strongly reminiscent of Theodore Roosevelt's selection in 1900. The Republican Party has finally returned to its own progressive roots.

obama has style, but no substance! obama has style, but no experience. obama is an empty suit that will hurt the country if elected. The only thing sadder than obama is the cult worship followers he has that repeat his tag lines brainlessly. Yes, we need change in Washington, but obama is totally incapable of creating that change. Elect McCain...he is the only logical choice for a sane person to make!

Obama will win! Americans will not vote for 4 more years of this junkie leadership.

mc c just wanted another bush next to him, get it?

The poll of polls is almost a joke. They always include one very high to make sure they get the desired results. The CBS poll that they touted so high a few days ago, had Obama plus 8 points. Today that poll has the results as a 42 to 42 tie and did not include the last two days of the convention. Obama is a loser. He will lose all of the south and border states (McCain now up by 10 in Mo.), all of the normal red states and at least one of the following: Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Might even lose Minn. and Wisc.

If McCain didn't make his first choice for VP who is actually running the show behind the scenes. I don't feel secure with Palin getting a crash course on national security and economics. Healthcare and education is a non-issue because she just doesn't care. Palin and McCain are puppets and it is scary to think who is actually behind it.

Polls fluctuate constantly... what matters is who is ahead... that is the relevant trend.... Obama ahead? That´s all that matters.....

Maggie, let us hope that people DO get to know Palin, given the fact that she will not take questions from the media or grant any interviews. How is this putting "Country First?" It is in the interest of the nation to know who she really is and to have her answer questions about herself–she is running for VP, for God's sake! Does she not believe in a free press and the people's right to know where she stands on the issues? We all know what''s going on here–she's being shielded from the press and the American people because she has no knowledge about the issues, and the campaign is scared to death that this will be revealed. And this is who McCain picks as a running mate? Where is his judgment? Very scary,and very pathetic.

I say, bring Palin on Bill Oreillys show, let him cut her up like he is doing Obama..then see if she is in any way comparable to Obama ! at least Obama had the guts to go up against Oreilly..I would love to see her on that show, and see how he thinks her "body" language is too..somehow, I still believe Obama is going to win this election..lets see how the "polls" do after that..
independant white woman voter for Obama

Do you really think that, many people around our country cares what your polls say? No matter what, this country needs a change and I do not believe Sen. McCain is the person that, can make that change.

So, as myself and many like myself. On November 4th our vote will go to Sen. Obama as our next President of the United States.

McCain has the practical vision and experience to run the country and the backbone, commitment and character to do something about standing firm against corruption within and outside government. I have confidence that he will continue to make the right choices for this country. The wisdom of his years also reinforces a self-confidence that does not yield to decisions for political gains as might be tempting for more junior people in their careers who do not want to burn bridges. I think Palin has the moral character to not be swayed by political gains; in fact, just the opposite based on her record. Her executive experience is a plus and our take is she is a quick study and intellect to do the job.

The republicans have brought our country nothing but a downward slide, and heartache. The republicans lie everytime they talk. Republicans want to take away your social security while making Halliburton filthy rich from taxpayer dollars. No more republicans. They do not represent mainstream America. Vote Democrat.

Yup. I wanna see a pole AFTER the American people have seen what a snake oil dealer in a skirt with little stars in her eyes is all about. I have NO worries about Obama/Biden being securely on top again. McSame and "Sara"-cuda are laughable! Lets all just get real. Obama/Biden '08.

The Republicans finally have their Rock Star, so they no longer have to be so green eyed with envy over Obama's popularity. I believe once the dust settles and people realize that the Democrats are excited about their presidential nominee and the Republicans have zero excitement about McCain, Obama will see a rise again. People need to remember that the Vice President is almost forgotten after they take the oath. McCain has already shown how little regard he has for the position. I personally found Palin to be way too sarcastic and if she keeps coming off that way, the polls will trend down for McCain.

gop Goof Off Palin

pow Pitiful Old Warmonger

DEMOCRATS - OWN - CONGRESS

JOB - LOSSES - UP - 6.1%

HOLD - DEMOCRATS - ACCOUNTABLE

Palin is clearly a PUPPET. What kind of lame excuses are the GOP giving for having her in total media lock-down unless she has a pre-written George Bush speechwriter prepared speech???

Do people find this acceptable for a possible president of the US? especially in war time, recession, terrorism, etc.....

Palin = Puppet

Yeah, sure we believe the "polls", NOT! I for one was not included in this non scientific poll, But Re'pubic' hairs dont believe in science so why would I. And How is McCain chipping away at Obama lead? Wasnt it 42 to 42 yesterday?

How come I never receive any poll call? I'm the 1st time voter. Who actually they operate these poll of poll? Really doubt about the actuacy of poll result.

Woodward's new book is coming out about the 'surge' in the War in Iraq and what it did and did not do. His book says that the surge of 2007 wasn't the primary factor behind the steep drop in violence in Iraq. The book is titled "The War Within: A Secret White House History 2006-2008". Read it and decide for yourself.

There are wild, wild rumors out there that Obama will dump Biden. Is there a gram of truth or possiblity to this "story"?

So there it goes, the usual politics from the right-wing. False caring politics, like Palin saying she would be there for special need children, while she slashed funds for them in Alaska by 66%. McCain pretending knowing foreign policies, while the war in Iraq fueled resentment troughout the region and made the US less safe. McCain voting with Bush 90% of the time, but saying he is a maverick.Palin and McCain diescrediting community workers and telling the american people Obama did not accomplish anything, while in his 12 years in the State and US Senate he worked constanty across party line and worked on ethics, weapons prolification and so on.

But Americans being probably among the lowest information voters in the world, they do not care about that. Bring them lies, and they will ask for more. Evangilicals are amazing among that bunch. You should have seen them on CNN getting excited by Palin speech, while she spat lies and contempt for 30 minutes. I am pretty sure they don't even know how deeply contradictory their behaviours are.

Obama is up by 11 on my street poll.

I am so appaled at the lack of trying to goad Palin into an interview. How about you put a timer on your website re: days-hours we still can't get an interview with Palin, shmalen. I am still waiting for Borger to say in her snide way: we don't know her she is not one of us.
Mr. Obama has through this whole charade (from CNN, Fox and all Rep.) carried himself in the utmost gentlemanly way, he has not lied or defamed. CNN wake up, American people wake up, you are sooooo not able to see what the Rep. are doing to you again. Need we remind you BUSH_MCCAIN, nuff said.

I just don't believe the polls are this close. After the huge mess Bush and the Republicans has done to our country in the past eight years. I don't think John McCain should be elected dog catcher, much less President of the United States.

All Palin needs to do in the upcoming vice-presidential debate is to Hold! Her! On! (i.e chutzpah, testicular fortitude) against Biden. Nothing more, nothing less. Even if Biden wins the debate, it'll only be by points. You can't claim (political) bragging rights on that. Remember, politics is perception and perception is reality. It's all about the Electoral College, stupid. 270 EV. That's all.

It^s really pathetic that Obama and Obama supporters are always trying to connect Mccain with Bush all the time.

MccAIN IS A DECENT MAN WITH LOTS OF WISDON, EXPERIENCE AND COURAGE....

MCCAIN / PALIN 08.

Debra, I agree with you; I don't quite understand their frame of thinking either. I'm curious to know, these are the same poeple that put Bush back in office.

The London Times think the election is about dreams vs. realism. Obama being the dreamer with no way to pay for anything, and McCain being the realist that government must be reduced vs. expanded. They also hope McCain wins, if only to silence the viciousness of the media and Obama bloggers.

Then went on to say the hatred exposed from Obama's "blog Helpers" will most likely boomerang on Obama.

In order to win, Obama needed NOT to stir up the GOP base. He and his bloggers, along with the Palin pick energized them.

They also went on to say that McCain appeared a statesman like Churchill at the RNC convention, while Obama appeared a Celebrity.
The article said Palin reminded them of Truman, and Margaret Thatcher, another woman that rose above the initial hatred of the press.

Obama is more experienced than the GOP's greatest President, Abraham Lincoln. He is ready to lead. He is a natural leader. McCain is not, he has not lead anything more than Obama has, and he will continue the Bush Administration's disastrous policies, and implement a few of his own.

Republicans are running on emotion. At the end of the day we all are paying the same amount at the gas station, healthcare and food. There are members of both parties that is loosing their homes and can't find a job that pays a decent wage. You don't look to someone to feed your soul. That is a personal journey between and individual and their God. I want someone who will represent the people of the United States of America not the people who are members of their faith.

It is amusing to read so many of these liberal posts begging the media to do its job in vetting Sarah. This is their code for begging for a hachet job on Sarah. Yet, they are depending so much on the press to do its job. How can they reconcile this with the way that the press has treated Obama? No rational minded person can concede anything but 'kid gloves' treatment of this demogog. It took the single mindedness of one media personality to expose rev. wright. Otherwise, these racist people would have gone undisclosed.

I agree with you Big D, the Republicans don't have any new ideas so they'll lie about their ideas and mock Obama all the way to Election Day. The thing that scares me though is that it actually worked for the Republicans. Like the 2000, and 2004 elections.

The spread will keep widening. The rock star image of Sara Palin will soon fade and people will come to realize that though he tells a tall tail, he's not quite the maverick that he claims to be. Americans are way to smart to fall for this again!

This poll is good news, Obama is maintaining his 49% nationally.

I expected a bigger bump for McCain. Maybe in a couple days it will show, otherwise he is in some serious trouble.

He will never be more popular than he is now so he better hope he has a good sized lead right now.

As time marches on and more is known about Palin, their credibility will erode so they need a good lead right now if they want to have anything left in November.

They have Sarah in a "cone of silence". C'mon American press, where is your honesty and backbone???? I've researched her and now I can hardly sleep at night. Please bring out the facts....and soon.

Palin had to use a teleprompter for her speech in Michigan and the press can't interview her. Could be she won't be able to answer the REAL questions? She'll be on the Sunday morning news shows when?? This country is in a mess and some are willing to put this (as the Republican badges say) "Hot Chick" in the White House. God help America.

START A COUNTDOWN UNTIL THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A BRISTOL "MISCARRIAGE".... SHE IS NOT PREGNANT, SHE ALREADY HAS HER BABY (THE NAME NEEDS NO MENTION). WHY IS THE MEDIA LOOKING OVER THIS?? THIS IS OUR POTENTIAL VP/P... IF SHE CAN BE THIS SCANDALOUS, WHAT WILL SHE DO IF IN ULTIMATE POWER?

The polls tell me that lying works. During the RNC convention I heard lie after lie, distortion after distortion about Obama. They misrepresented his tax plans, his energy plans, his economic plans, his positions on Iraq, the surge, and taxes again. They mocked him and his policies. So if their polls go up after that, it shows that lying works. What is McCain planning to actually do if he gets elected? During the DNC, we got inspiring ideas and solid policy proposals. But McCain seems to forget that there's actual work to do after the campaign is over. McCain would rather lie to win an election than lead the country with integrity.

Okay. Summer is over and now we are paying attention. From what I can tell with who has a grasp on the real issues affecting American people, it should be a landslide for Obama.

How stupid does McCain think we are? Even the middle-state, mountain folks shouldn't fall for that bull-do-do. In fact, if the are the main ones who should take a minute and anayze – what do you think McCain/Palin will do for you?!!!!

I can't understand, having sat through both conventions, how anyone could still think that Senator McCain would be the best choice. His judgment, his behavior, his lack of understanding about the economy – where do you want to start? And as leader of the Republican Party, perhaps before he tries to take on the task of leading the country, he ought to get control of the Republicans. The behavior I saw at that convention was unbelievable. It was spiteful, arrogant and nasty. The 'joke' about lipstick and pit bulls was sickening. The whole thing made me get up and donate to Barack Obama.

Hey katrina....nice try. Go research how many OTHER taxes will be raised to PAY for BO's plan....you will pay MORE for the things you buy daily. Or do you not buy anything during the year?

With all the bull-chip flying around this past week, it's not surprising McCain is able to chip away at the lead!!!

Don't worry.
Its just a bump from the excitement of the Sarah pick- remember folks- the rest of these people have been campaigning for 18 months. She wasn't even paying attention until a week ago. Most Americans have very short attention spans. The excitement will wear off in a few days and we will see her for what she really is- a right wing nut job whose policies and beliefs leave out the majority of normal working people.

"looks like my staff picked the wrong target pictures for the Predator"-we really did mean to hit Iran all along, not Iran!

When we will see in-depth coverage of the pit-bull's positions on womens' issues?

I'm glad her daughter 'chose' to keep her baby, but if given Palin's way, this 'choice' would be denied our daughters....

Women of America – START PAYING ATTENTION!

And, when we will see some follow-up on McCain's support of reinacting the DRAFT? If Obama had made this statement, you guys would have been all over it!!!

Obama boat is sinking!!!!!!!! People start to realize that Obama is empty, Nada!!!!!!!!! Mccain has something which is better than NADA!~!!

Poor Sen. McCain. Like the rest of Americans he is prone to accept half-truths as truth. Sarah Palin only said she put the state jet on
e-bay and the public, Sen. McCain included, concluded that it was sold on e-bay. Thus, he reiterated his conclusion in public.
There you have the perfect example of the public being "duped" by
half-truths when the whole truth would not make for as interesting,or entertaining, a remark.
Better stay tuned for the rest of the story. There are more half-truths to come.
Duh!

You must have too many polls, as you can't keep this straight. on September 1, CNN reported: "CNN/Opinion Research Corp. telephone poll of more than 1,000 registered voters last weekend found that Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain were running neck and neck, at 49 and 48 percents, respectively."

So, last week it was tied, or as you reported McCain was 1 point behind Obama. But now that McCain is is 3 points behind, he is gaining? All you are doing is trying to make money getting people to tune in to a horserace that really is not changing. McCain is not gaining, McCain is not losing. This is what is called Brownian Movement. Changes within the margin of error shows NO CHANGE! Quit BSing people.

This woman is a joke

Now Obama is begging Hillary to try sell him. Don't do it Hillary – he's a lost cause!!!

McCain/Palin – Yahooo

I have a question.....when will McWar let the people....yes us....ask

the pitbill with lipstick some questions?....Let me guess,...the day after

the election.......real smooth McWar, real smooth

After Sarah Palin is interviewed on credible news stations, (Meet the Press), etc., and her complete ignorance on the issues and foreign
affairs are exposed, McCain will drop further in the polls. A win by one
point, is still a win.

Who cares about your nonsense polling, just like that bridge being built to know where.

The choice of Sarah Palin to the ticket not only cinched it for me, but I will be sending money to the McCain campaign. I have prayed for a solid pro life ticket. I could not be more pleased. What a fine lady who walks the walk and has a servant's heart. Thank God.

NO WAY! NO HOW! NO PALIN!

THE WORLD IS LOOKING AT THE USA AND SAYING SHAME!

WE HAVE LOST OUR STANDING AROUND THE WORLD!!

DUE TO 43% OF THE PEOPLE IN THE NATION!

McCain was losing in the polls throughout the primaries and Obama never had a chance...go figure.

Please people google.... Anne Kilkinney ....you will find out who the real Sarah Palin is

This so-called "chipping away" by Sen. McCain is the traditional bounce from the Republican Convention

We may have seen McCain hit his high water mark there. I don't think they will be able to break 50% like Obama did or reverse his leads in the battleground states that he's ahead.

From polling done directly after the convention wrapped over 60% of the undecided voters who watched were unsatisfied at the lack of substance in talking about the issues at hand.

Of the polls factored into the poll-of-polls the first two have Obama up by at least 4 with a lead of 6 being the highest. The CBS poll shows a tie but has the smallest sample size.

If the Rasmussen is factored in, which also ran during the same timeframe, then the average lead goes up a point.

Obama Will Hold The Lead Until Its Over! Nice Try Republicans! Americans Dont Want Four More Years Of The Same Failed Policies That Mccain Represents!

No wonder, with all that bull chip flying out of the Republicans these days.

We know these polls will go up and down, don't we? Is there any reason at this exact time to report pre-RNC convention Obama vs McCain polls, without post-RNC convention numbers, these are uninformative, even misleading-they throw us off.

I am sure when the people get to know this person the polls will turn away from her and him.

What is McCain's plan to actually govern? What are his plans and proposals? All I saw through the whole RNC was attacking and mocking. All I saw was lying and distorting about Obama. During the RNC, I heard lots of inspiring ideas, plans and proposals, which gave me the confidence that Obam could actually lead this country. All I hear from McCain-Palin is that Obama is someone to be mocked, but I haven't heard anything about what they'll actually do. Remember that this is just the campaign – you have to be prepared to lead once the election is over

How can anybody vote in another Republican when times is so bad?
80,000 jobs was lost in Aug.

Come on people- think… no more republicans.

I bet that all the people who are polled are old and white. I'm black and I have never been polled. Therefore I don't believe in your polls

isn't it amazing that CNN's polls are always less than other peoples

Bottome line is a win is a win. Lets see what happens in October.

Wen you pick some one to run has you’re VP and that some one says. you are not ready to lead and your opponent is . Is the beginning of bad choice and the lack of experience. And now Biden praises obama that is just hypocrite. Eventually all they want is just win. But no interest of working for the American people.

Do you all get the sick feeling that Palin is another PUPPET for the neocons?

John McCain did not get the VP he wanted (PUPPET) and Palin has ZERO knowledge, insight, or creditials for national or international affairs (PUPPET).

Democrats need to expose the PUPPET MASTERS!!!

well at least McCain and Biden agree; obama not ready to lead, McCain is.

These polls mean nothing really, it's the election that counts.

This is only the beginning – voters are starting to come to their senses ...

Well, we trust the press to do its job, or to allow us bloggers to do it. Let's have a quick look at the tax lie: The nonpartisan Tax Policy Center found that Mr. Obama's plan would amount to a tax cut for 81 percent of all households, or 95.5 percent of those with children. The center calculated that by 2012 the Obama plan would let middle-income taxpayers keep about 5 percent more income on average, or nearly $2,200 a year, while Mr. McCain would give them an average 3 percent break, or about $1,400. The richest 1 percent would pay an average $19,000 more in taxes each year under Mr. Obama's plan but see a tax cut of more than $125,000 under Mr. McCain.
Still thinking of voting for McCain?

The only poll that matters is November 2008.

Obama/Biden/Hillary/Gore/Bill 2008-2016