Comments on: McCain chips away at Obama's lead

By: karen

karen — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:34:57 +0000

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.

By: texas

texas — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:34:51 +0000

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

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:34:42 +0000

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."

By: Susan from Scotts Valley, CA

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:34:34 +0000

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.

By: Yngvai

Yngvai — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:34:21 +0000

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?

By: Linda from AZ

Linda from AZ — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:33:48 +0000

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

By: frank

frank — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:33:21 +0000

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.

By: Loretta

Loretta — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:33:20 +0000

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.

By: Mary in CT

Mary in CT — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:32:45 +0000

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.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:32:28 +0000

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

By: Amy-Texas

Amy-Texas — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:32:16 +0000

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

By: Shan from Michigan

Shan from Michigan — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:31:27 +0000

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.

By: Darryl Miller

Darryl Miller — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:30:28 +0000

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..

By: michele

michele — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:30:08 +0000

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.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:30:08 +0000

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.

By: Rob R

Rob R — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:29:52 +0000

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.

By: lil

lil — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:29:46 +0000

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.

By: tony

tony — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:29:44 +0000

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–

By: Bulldog

Bulldog — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:29:41 +0000

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.

By: Fort Collins,Colorado

Fort Collins,Colorado — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:29:30 +0000

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."

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:29:06 +0000

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.

By: La Chatte, Portland, OR

La Chatte, Portland, OR — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:29:03 +0000

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?

By: Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon

Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:29:00 +0000

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

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:28:33 +0000

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...

By: gene

gene — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:28:32 +0000

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.

By: fly on the wall

fly on the wall — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:19:36 +0000

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.

By: Trang, Fremont, CA

Trang, Fremont, CA — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:19:16 +0000

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.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:18:58 +0000

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.

By: Amber in AZ

Amber in AZ — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:59:27 +0000

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

By: McWar

McWar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:59:16 +0000

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.....

By: Desiree

Desiree — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:59:09 +0000

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.

By: Mom In Monroe

Mom In Monroe — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:58:52 +0000

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.

By: haas

haas — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:58:44 +0000

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

By: RJ

RJ — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:58:11 +0000

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

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:58:01 +0000

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

By: Sarah Who

Sarah Who — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:46:54 +0000

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.

By: Dan, TX

Dan, TX — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:46:40 +0000

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!

By: Hillary 2012

Hillary 2012 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:46:37 +0000

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

By: Anne in San Jose, CA

Anne in San Jose, CA — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:46:09 +0000

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.

By: john

john — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:45:44 +0000

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

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:45:30 +0000

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.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:45:10 +0000

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!

By: jack

jack — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:44:43 +0000

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

By: wow!!!!!

wow!!!!! — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:44:42 +0000

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

By: PUMA-Jessie

PUMA-Jessie — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:44:11 +0000

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.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:44:00 +0000

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.

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:43:50 +0000

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

By: Joby

Joby — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:43:30 +0000

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.

By: D.Bradshaw

D.Bradshaw — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:42:16 +0000

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

By: Rosa-Philadelphia, PA

Rosa-Philadelphia, PA — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:41:37 +0000

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.