Comments on: CNN Poll: Race dead even http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680831 Jan Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:28:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680831 Uh, how many registered Republicans, or god forbid, actual conservatives, were polled? When these polls actually make an attempt at fairness, I'll pay attention. Until then, they're all just playing air guitar. The only poll that matters is November 4. On that day, Obamabots will be saying, "Gee how could this happen? I don't know anyone personally who would vote for McCain." Uh, how many registered Republicans, or god forbid, actual conservatives, were polled?

When these polls actually make an attempt at fairness, I'll pay attention. Until then, they're all just playing air guitar.

The only poll that matters is November 4. On that day, Obamabots will be saying, "Gee how could this happen? I don't know anyone personally who would vote for McCain."

]]> By: Silence Dogood http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680825 Silence Dogood Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:28:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680825 The DNC thought they could just coast in with a weak candidate. This election was in the bag until an Elite Preppy Attitude got involved. Check out your favorite "other" party website to see just how similar Obama and McCain are. Get educated on this! The DNC thought they could just coast in with a weak candidate. This election was in the bag until an Elite Preppy Attitude got involved.

Check out your favorite "other" party website to see just how similar Obama and McCain are. Get educated on this!

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680826 David Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:28:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680826 Can someone tell me who answers their landline phones anymore? Can someone tell me who answers their landline phones anymore?

]]> By: Robert Andrews http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680823 Robert Andrews Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:28:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680823 Your poll is at odds with the other major polls coming out today (9/8). Worse, your "explanation" indicts your own methodology. Can you give a more rational explantion of the difference in your poll and Gallup? If it is inherently skewed, start over. I respectfully suggest that while your polls may have had fewer 'undecideds', that has not been the case--although that number will certainly decrease. Your poll is at odds with the other major polls coming out today (9/8). Worse, your "explanation" indicts your own methodology.
Can you give a more rational explantion of the difference in your poll and Gallup? If it is inherently skewed, start over.

I respectfully suggest that while your polls may have had fewer 'undecideds', that has not been the case–although that number will certainly decrease.

]]> By: asportsdad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680822 asportsdad Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:28:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680822 Senator McCain demonstrated with the selection of Gov. Palin that he is willing to abandon his prior policy positions for those of the religious right in a attempt to win an election… so much for integrity. In the June video reported by CNN today, Gov. Palin said that the war in Iraq is “God’s task” for America and that its "his plan". Sen. McCain is apparently okay with this. The cost of the war is catastrophic in terms of human life lost (oh yes, she’s pro-life), damage to the environment (bombs, wreckage, pollution), and our economy (over $2 trillion added to the national debt and our currency devalued). I wonder what war Gov. Palin believes should be next in “God’s plan” for America… Iran? Russia? Should the Republican ticket win and Sen. McCain’s health fail, we will find ourselves with a President who believes that war is God’s task for America. Think about it! Senator McCain demonstrated with the selection of Gov. Palin that he is willing to abandon his prior policy positions for those of the religious right in a attempt to win an election… so much for integrity.

In the June video reported by CNN today, Gov. Palin said that the war in Iraq is “God’s task” for America and that its "his plan". Sen. McCain is apparently okay with this. The cost of the war is catastrophic in terms of human life lost (oh yes, she’s pro-life), damage to the environment (bombs, wreckage, pollution), and our economy (over $2 trillion added to the national debt and our currency devalued). I wonder what war Gov. Palin believes should be next in “God’s plan” for America… Iran? Russia?

Should the Republican ticket win and Sen. McCain’s health fail, we will find ourselves with a President who believes that war is God’s task for America. Think about it!

]]> By: pat barrett http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680821 pat barrett Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:28:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680821 I think the republicans have crossed the line by saying that Mr. Obama is "uppity". As you know this is a racial term that was used doing the 50 and 60 when they were lynching us and burinng crosses in our front yards. some have forgotten but you cannot forget where you came from. Sure we are a different time but some have not moved past the old mind set and it beginning to come out. There was only one black speaker in the republican convention, and he was used as a token and was to blind to see that he was only a token. Mr obam will not go there but I will. It needs to be said. this cannot be just glossed over and pushed under the rug. They would have you to believe that sexism is the buzz word and nothing is said to take your attention off what is really being said out loud in the face of every black person. I have heard said by members of the Jimmy Swaggart ministry that Barack is the worst person in the world, why because he is black and running for president, he only said it was the way he feels. Sure everyone has an opinon but when it becomes obvios that it is racial someone has to speak out. You research how this word was used then and you tell me. It has a different tone now from then. Outraged in Mississippi I think the republicans have crossed the line by saying that Mr. Obama is "uppity". As you know this is a racial term that was used doing the 50 and 60 when they were lynching us and burinng crosses in our front yards. some have forgotten but you cannot forget where you came from. Sure we are a different time but some have not moved past the old mind set and it beginning to come out. There was only one black speaker in the republican convention, and he was used as a token and was to blind to see that he was only a token. Mr obam will not go there but I will. It needs to be said. this cannot be just glossed over and pushed under the rug. They would have you to believe that sexism is the buzz word and nothing is said to take your attention off what is really being said out loud in the face of every black person. I have heard said by members of the Jimmy Swaggart ministry that Barack is the worst person in the world, why because he is black and running for president, he only said it was the way he feels. Sure everyone has an opinon but when it becomes obvios that it is racial someone has to speak out. You research how this word was used then and you tell me. It has a different tone now from then.
Outraged in Mississippi

]]> By: Scott, West Chester, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680820 Scott, West Chester, OH Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:28:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680820 A great speech by McCain and the outstanding VP pick of Sarah Palin has made this a whole new ballgame. Obama's support is wide but thin. A great speech by McCain and the outstanding VP pick of Sarah Palin has made this a whole new ballgame. Obama's support is wide but thin.

]]> By: go away mongers Ventura ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680817 go away mongers Ventura ca Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:28:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680817 I can not believe that people of this country could even consider voting for the party that got us in this mess. The last eight years has proven what their "change" brings! I can not believe that people of this country could even consider voting for the party that got us in this mess. The last eight years has proven what their "change" brings!

]]> By: MeMe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680813 MeMe Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680813 I am worried about the legacy that we are leaving our grandchildren. All of the slamming and name calling does not let us know what the qualifications or real issues are. Palin is a cute cheerleader and while I have a beautiful, talented, educated and smart daughter the same age as her, I would not want her running my country. Wake up American people and demand that our political leaders be accountable. I am worried about the legacy that we are leaving our grandchildren. All of the slamming and name calling does not let us know what the qualifications or real issues are. Palin is a cute cheerleader and while I have a beautiful, talented, educated and smart daughter the same age as her, I would not want her running my country. Wake up American people and demand that our political leaders be accountable.

]]> By: matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680814 matt Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680814 So uhhhmm I guess all that talk from all the Barackistanis that it's all over was wrong. I know you folks can't admit it (after all your candidate doesn't admit when he's wrong either), but you shouldn't count your chickens before they hatch. The arrogance of some of you to give the White House away without the election being over is typical of the Barack Hussein Obama camp. So uhhhmm I guess all that talk from all the Barackistanis that it's all over was wrong. I know you folks can't admit it (after all your candidate doesn't admit when he's wrong either), but you shouldn't count your chickens before they hatch. The arrogance of some of you to give the White House away without the election being over is typical of the Barack Hussein Obama camp.

]]> By: obama supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680812 obama supporter Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680812 I think Mc Cain and Palin need to go back to the washington rock they crawaled from under, during McCains speech he did not mention healthcare at all and he also voted against programs for the war vets and his mini-me protage' cut the funding for special needs children untill she ended up with a special needs child. her daughters pregnacy was not planned it was unplanned like all the other young pregnant mothers in this world and the father has probably been paid off by the palins not to tell the rest of the family dirt. McCain america dose not need your wifes exspensive slothing taste or your many mini mansion homes we need change for the american people we need american jobs we need health care and our country needs to feel secure OBAMA is the man for this job!!!!!! I think Mc Cain and Palin need to go back to the washington rock they crawaled from under, during McCains speech he did not mention healthcare at all and he also voted against programs for the war vets and his mini-me protage' cut the funding for special needs children untill she ended up with a special needs child. her daughters pregnacy was not planned it was unplanned like all the other young pregnant mothers in this world and the father has probably been paid off by the palins not to tell the rest of the family dirt. McCain america dose not need your wifes exspensive slothing taste or your many mini mansion homes we need change for the american people we need american jobs we need health care and our country needs to feel secure OBAMA is the man for this job!!!!!!

]]> By: susan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680810 susan Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680810 I will never believe again what cnn has to say. Your news coverage of the polital race is so slanted that I could just puke. If you people can slant the news on this issue, you slant it on other issues. Who do you people think you are? God. I will never believe again what cnn has to say. Your news coverage of the polital race is so slanted that I could just puke. If you people can slant the news on this issue, you slant it on other issues. Who do you people think you are? God.

]]> By: Gary Sieburg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680808 Gary Sieburg Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680808 CNN is still in denial, as usual. Can not say anythng to alienate its liberal audience. Factual headline would be: Mc Cain now leads! But the facts have never stopped CNN before. CNN is still in denial, as usual. Can not say anythng to alienate its liberal audience. Factual headline would be: Mc Cain now leads! But the facts have never stopped CNN before.

]]> By: Joshua http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680809 Joshua Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680809 So I have a question. Who are they polling? I think this whole poll of polls nonsense is, well, ridiculous. The only poll of polls takes place in November. I have yet to be polled by CNN, and the same goes for everyone I know. I wish the media would just report the truth. Its like if you have a bag of marbles. One hundred are white and nine hundred are blue. If you pick one hundred and seventy five of them are white and the other twenty five are blue is that an accurate "poll" of the contents of the bag? No. Simply. No. Why anyone would even care about a CNN poll baffles me. So I have a question. Who are they polling? I think this whole poll of polls nonsense is, well, ridiculous. The only poll of polls takes place in November. I have yet to be polled by CNN, and the same goes for everyone I know. I wish the media would just report the truth. Its like if you have a bag of marbles. One hundred are white and nine hundred are blue. If you pick one hundred and seventy five of them are white and the other twenty five are blue is that an accurate "poll" of the contents of the bag? No. Simply. No. Why anyone would even care about a CNN poll baffles me.

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680806 Brian Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680806 I'm voting for the McCain/Palin ticket. It's just the right thing to do. I'm voting for the McCain/Palin ticket. It's just the right thing to do.

]]> By: Steve in CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680805 Steve in CA Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680805 This would mean something if the President was elected by popular vote. However, since the President is elected via the electoral college, polls such as this have almost no relevance to anyone other than major news organizations who want to make the race appear to be close in an effort to maximize their ratings. Obama has been far ahead in the electoral map from the time that such statistics have been kept. In fact, the electoral map suggests that Obama is poised to compete and/or win in many states that Bush carried in 2000 and 2004 by double digits. The decision-makers at CNN should be called out for focusing on these kinds of misleading polls and not focusing on the only real numbers that matter: electoral map. This would mean something if the President was elected by popular vote. However, since the President is elected via the electoral college, polls such as this have almost no relevance to anyone other than major news organizations who want to make the race appear to be close in an effort to maximize their ratings. Obama has been far ahead in the electoral map from the time that such statistics have been kept. In fact, the electoral map suggests that Obama is poised to compete and/or win in many states that Bush carried in 2000 and 2004 by double digits. The decision-makers at CNN should be called out for focusing on these kinds of misleading polls and not focusing on the only real numbers that matter: electoral map.

]]> By: Ric Z. California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680803 Ric Z. California Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680803 Imagine that. The press attempts to smear McCain/Palin and the public becomes outraged over the obvious bias and unfair efforts by the likes of CNN and others to persuade public opinion. I guess you guys are so full of yourselves you didn't see it coming. Imagine that. The press attempts to smear McCain/Palin and the public becomes outraged over the obvious bias and unfair efforts by the likes of CNN and others to persuade public opinion. I guess you guys are so full of yourselves you didn't see it coming.

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680801 Chris Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680801 As we all know this poll means nothing! The polls that can provide some insight on the race is the state by state polling data, which you guys continue to ignore. Csn you honestly say that polling 1,022 represent the view of over 300+ million. I think its really silly you and other news organizations keep putting up these polls. As we all know this poll means nothing! The polls that can provide some insight on the race is the state by state polling data, which you guys continue to ignore. Csn you honestly say that polling 1,022 represent the view of over 300+ million. I think its really silly you and other news organizations keep putting up these polls.

]]> By: Marianne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680800 Marianne Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680800 So surprising that the race seems dead even. I am as convinced that John McCain will change Washington, as I was when Bill Clinton said he was always faithful...! So surprising that the race seems dead even. I am as convinced that John McCain will change Washington, as I was when Bill Clinton said he was always faithful...!

]]> By: FactCheck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680799 FactCheck Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680799 All you folks voting for McCain/Palin, please don't come begging to us well-off folks for a hand out when you have lost your homes, your jobs and your healthcare. As a McCain supporter once said, your recession is mental and you need to stop being a nation of whiners. All you folks voting for McCain/Palin, please don't come begging to us well-off folks for a hand out when you have lost your homes, your jobs and your healthcare. As a McCain supporter once said, your recession is mental and you need to stop being a nation of whiners.

]]> By: Kerry in VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680798 Kerry in VA Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680798 I have heard both Obama & McCain speak. I received more out of Obama's speech than McCain. All I heard from McCain is the same old thing that Bush is doing. As for picking Palin I though this was a tactic used to fool America again. If McCain should die while in office, I do not beleive that Sarah Palin can handle the job. I am not sold on her. There are some disturbing things that are going on and I do not trust her. So far she is in the flip flop category. If the polls are tied, people are trying to get all the information they can get before making one of the most important decisions that we Americans have faced in a long time. There are questions when it comes to both of these tickets, but I am leaning towards the Obama/Biden ticket. The Replublicans have done enough damage to this country and I don't think I can afford 4 more years of the same. McCain and Palin have to do more and I mean more to convince to vote the other way. I have heard both Obama & McCain speak. I received more out of Obama's speech than McCain. All I heard from McCain is the same old thing that Bush is doing. As for picking Palin I though this was a tactic used to fool America again. If McCain should die while in office, I do not beleive that Sarah Palin can handle the job. I am not sold on her. There are some disturbing things that are going on and I do not trust her. So far she is in the flip flop category. If the polls are tied, people are trying to get all the information they can get before making one of the most important decisions that we Americans have faced in a long time. There are questions when it comes to both of these tickets, but I am leaning towards the Obama/Biden ticket. The Replublicans have done enough damage to this country and I don't think I can afford 4 more years of the same. McCain and Palin have to do more and I mean more to convince to vote the other way.

]]> By: ENE M DIAZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680793 ENE M DIAZ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680793 JOING APPEARANCE OF CLINTON,TO SUPPORT BIDEN -OBAMA TICKET, IS NOT WELL PLEASED BY VOTERS ,NOW. IT IS TOO LATE.///// JOING APPEARANCE OF CLINTON,TO SUPPORT BIDEN -OBAMA TICKET, IS NOT WELL PLEASED BY VOTERS ,NOW. IT IS TOO LATE./////

]]> By: justin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680792 justin Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680792 I mean Obama/Biden. America is well served for the next eight years with Obama/Biden in the white house, that is President Barack Obama and Vive President Joe Biden. America must not risk Mcain starting another war or risk putting a complete novice, a fraud just a heartbeat from the presidency with a 73 years old man who is for the most part very erratic. I mean Obama/Biden. America is well served for the next eight years with Obama/Biden in the white house, that is President Barack Obama and Vive President Joe Biden. America must not risk Mcain starting another war or risk putting a complete novice, a fraud just a heartbeat from the presidency with a 73 years old man who is for the most part very erratic.

]]> By: Hans Nolet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680790 Hans Nolet Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680790 Please, please, please, for the world's sake, for Europe's sake, for America's sake, give us the calm and the intelligence of Sen. Obama. Please, please, please, for the world's sake, for Europe's sake, for America's sake, give us the calm and the intelligence of Sen. Obama.

]]> By: MIKE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680791 MIKE Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680791 NOTHING! BUT FRAUD IS GOING ON WITHIN THE GOP. THEY ARE ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE...WHAT KIND OF CHANGE ARE WE LOOKING AT? LET THE GOP STAY OUT OF THE ABUSE OF POWER INVESTIGATION AND LET THE STATE WRAP IT ALL UP. THEN WE WILL SEE THE GALLOP POLLS. ISSUES ARE MISSING IN THE GOP AND THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT CROSSING PARTY LINES...TO DO WHAT! ATTACK THE PARTY BASE...LOL UNBELIEVEABLE...ITS VERY INTERESTING TO HEAR McCAIN AND PALIN TALK ABOUT MAVERICKS WHEN ALL THEY DO IS TEAR DOWN THE OPPONENTS PARTY. NOTHING! BUT FRAUD IS GOING ON WITHIN THE GOP. THEY ARE ADVOCATING FOR CHANGE...WHAT KIND OF CHANGE ARE WE LOOKING AT? LET THE GOP STAY OUT OF THE ABUSE OF POWER INVESTIGATION AND LET THE STATE WRAP IT ALL UP. THEN WE WILL SEE THE GALLOP POLLS. ISSUES ARE MISSING IN THE GOP AND THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT CROSSING PARTY LINES...TO DO WHAT! ATTACK THE PARTY BASE...LOL UNBELIEVEABLE...ITS VERY INTERESTING TO HEAR McCAIN AND PALIN TALK ABOUT MAVERICKS WHEN ALL THEY DO IS TEAR DOWN THE OPPONENTS PARTY.

]]> By: ES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680789 ES Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680789 Did McCain Violently Push a Woman in a Wheelchair? From the Huffington Post (via McClatchy Newspapers from 1996): “McCain stopped, glared at her, raised his left arm ready to strike her, composed himself and pushed the wheelchair away from him,” according to Eleanor Apodaca, the sister of an Air Force captain missing since 1967. We do know that McCain was furious at those still pursuing answers to POW/MIA questions. This is a new and shocking revelation. Our tough guy hero attacking a woman in a wheelchair??? Nah, Nope, Not Quite Did McCain Violently Push a Woman in a Wheelchair?

From the Huffington Post (via McClatchy Newspapers from 1996):

“McCain stopped, glared at her, raised his left arm ready to strike her, composed himself and pushed the wheelchair away from him,” according to Eleanor Apodaca, the sister of an Air Force captain missing since 1967.

We do know that McCain was furious at those still pursuing answers to POW/MIA questions. This is a new and shocking revelation. Our tough guy hero attacking a woman in a wheelchair???

Nah, Nope, Not Quite

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680788 Andrew Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:26:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680788 This is unbelievable! Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me, fool me three times.... I cannot believe that after two disasterous Bush terms, McCain is even in the running. Hopefully the polls are not a true reflection of this election cycle.... A concerned Canadian! This is unbelievable! Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me, fool me three times.... I cannot believe that after two disasterous Bush terms, McCain is even in the running. Hopefully the polls are not a true reflection of this election cycle....

A concerned Canadian!

]]> By: BOBBY K. FROM BIRMINGHAM, AL. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680779 BOBBY K. FROM BIRMINGHAM, AL. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680779 only temporary!!!!!! Just wait until Paliar is interviewed by the media, debates, and a show of force by the DEMS. OBAMA/BIDEN 2008-2012 only temporary!!!!!! Just wait until Paliar is interviewed by the media, debates, and a show of force by the DEMS.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008-2012

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680777 Farrell, Houston, Tx Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680777 Issues are important not words like fight, fight, fight. Fight for what when McCain hasn't given Americans one issue of importance because his mind is still imbedding in war. James Carville was right, McCain has a 72 year old heart and picks someone who is a heartbeat away from the presidency who knows nothing about the economy or international affairs and is hiding from the press. Palin is like a new boss a company hires that walks in the door with a lot of hot air, talks down to employees and then expects to succeed. Palin is threatening just like McCain/Bush/Cheney, all the same. Americans will look back at the past 8 years and recognize the same character in McCain/Palin. It doesn't take a genious to figure that out. Issues are important not words like fight, fight, fight. Fight for what when McCain hasn't given Americans one issue of importance because his mind is still imbedding in war. James Carville was right, McCain has a 72 year old heart and picks someone who is a heartbeat away from the presidency who knows nothing about the economy or international affairs and is hiding from the press. Palin is like a new boss a company hires that walks in the door with a lot of hot air, talks down to employees and then expects to succeed. Palin is threatening just like McCain/Bush/Cheney, all the same. Americans will look back at the past 8 years and recognize the same character in McCain/Palin. It doesn't take a genious to figure that out.

]]> By: ldinhvu http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680776 ldinhvu Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680776 Experience counts, after all, to be a leader in the a dangerous world. Who is more qualified to deal with Russia, North Korea, China and Iran? Experience counts, after all, to be a leader in the a dangerous world. Who is more qualified to deal with Russia, North Korea, China and Iran?

]]> By: Graham http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680774 Graham Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680774 Do these polls take ito account that many Americans do not keep a land line? I can only count two out of 20 co-workers at my work that have a land line at home. Are they able to pole people that use cell phones as their primary mode of communication? Do these polls take ito account that many Americans do not keep a land line? I can only count two out of 20 co-workers at my work that have a land line at home. Are they able to pole people that use cell phones as their primary mode of communication?

]]> By: Ted R. from NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680772 Ted R. from NYC Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680772 No surprise here, since McCain has benefitted from the convention bounce and the novelty of Palin. There is a long way to go until election day, and the pendulum will swing back and forth over the next few weeks. One of the key elements will be how Palin handles the debates and the interviews. Whoever wins this election, there will be a change at or near the helm of the country. No surprise here, since McCain has benefitted from the convention bounce and the novelty of Palin. There is a long way to go until election day, and the pendulum will swing back and forth over the next few weeks. One of the key elements will be how Palin handles the debates and the interviews. Whoever wins this election, there will be a change at or near the helm of the country.

]]> By: Tony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680770 Tony Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680770 Did I call that or what! All of the independent polling companies have McCain ahead of Obama by several points. CNN went and changed their "Poll of Polls" (yeah right!) yet again so they could skew the numbers how they see fit. Their previous "Poll of Polls" included CBS but I guess CNN didn't like the results so they figured "hey, let's just change it and toss in our own poll". Gotta love the liberal, agenda driven "free" media. You guys are as bad as MSNBC now. Did I call that or what!

All of the independent polling companies have McCain ahead of Obama by several points. CNN went and changed their "Poll of Polls" (yeah right!) yet again so they could skew the numbers how they see fit. Their previous "Poll of Polls" included CBS but I guess CNN didn't like the results so they figured "hey, let's just change it and toss in our own poll". Gotta love the liberal, agenda driven "free" media.

You guys are as bad as MSNBC now.

]]> By: sh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680768 sh Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680768 I like to know where these polls are taken. Never received a call in my life and my wife who is independent never received a call for poll. Can someone may Bill Schneider go into detail where these polls are taken and how. Looks like they front load it to show whoever they flavor of the week is. it certainly looks like it Princess Sarah. Why are we not hearing more about who ahe is what her accoplishments are and what she stands for. All networks looks like are afraid after MCOLD campaign threaned the media. Looks like the mainstream media instead of providing us the information is so intruigued by the way she gave a speech written by someone else. I like to know where these polls are taken. Never received a call in my life and my wife who is independent never received a call for poll. Can someone may Bill Schneider go into detail where these polls are taken and how. Looks like they front load it to show whoever they flavor of the week is. it certainly looks like it Princess Sarah. Why are we not hearing more about who ahe is what her accoplishments are and what she stands for. All networks looks like are afraid after MCOLD campaign threaned the media. Looks like the mainstream media instead of providing us the information is so intruigued by the way she gave a speech written by someone else.

]]> By: Susan from Scotts Valley, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680765 Susan from Scotts Valley, CA Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680765 Be afraid people. Be very afraid. Voters are going to vote for McCain/Palin against their own self-interests and the good of this country because of the McCain/Palin lies. Remember you fell for this twice already. A third time might be so devastating for this country that we will not recover. It's time for CHANGE and McCain/Palin ain't it. Be afraid people. Be very afraid. Voters are going to vote for McCain/Palin against their own self-interests and the good of this country because of the McCain/Palin lies. Remember you fell for this twice already. A third time might be so devastating for this country that we will not recover. It's time for CHANGE and McCain/Palin ain't it.

]]> By: J Howell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680763 J Howell Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680763 It seems that Bush/Cheney think that the VP pick is like some kind of joke. Is this what they think the USA is all about? Now that they have drained the economy and ruined our reputation they can walk away laughing about who is going to take over.... It makes me sick when I think of all the lies that the Republicans are telling just to get elected.... no concern of the country -- just themselves. It seems that Bush/Cheney think that the VP pick is like some kind of joke. Is this what they think the USA is all about? Now that they have drained the economy and ruined our reputation they can walk away laughing about who is going to take over.... It makes me sick when I think of all the lies that the Republicans are telling just to get elected.... no concern of the country - just themselves.

]]> By: whotoo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680761 whotoo Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680761 At least someone suggested change in Washington's policies before everyone else from there could jump on the Change Wagon. That person is Obama. John McCain has been in Washington over twenty years and never talked about changing policies. This proved that Barack Obama has the right judgement. Nearly everyone agrees with him when he introduces a solution to an existing problem. Obama talked about time table in Irah, it is agreed upon by both presidents from the USA and Irag. He talked about talking with Iranian, a representative was sent to start the talking process. Throughout his primary campiagn, he has been talking about changing policies and the ways Washington work now McCain is on board. who is ready to lead? At least someone suggested change in Washington's policies before everyone else from there could jump on the Change Wagon. That person is Obama. John McCain has been in Washington over twenty years and never talked about changing policies. This proved that Barack Obama has the right judgement. Nearly everyone agrees with him when he introduces a solution to an existing problem. Obama talked about time table in Irah, it is agreed upon by both presidents from the USA and Irag. He talked about talking with Iranian, a representative was sent to start the talking process. Throughout his primary campiagn, he has been talking about changing policies and the ways Washington work now McCain is on board. who is ready to lead?

]]> By: deborah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680760 deborah Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680760 How can American's Even consider voting for the Republicans after what they have done to this cournty over the last 8 years??? No wonder People in other countries POKE Fun at the fact that we are stupid. Go figure Please Vote Obama/Biden '08 or don't vote at all!!!! How can American's Even consider voting for the Republicans after what they have done to this cournty over the last 8 years???

No wonder People in other countries POKE Fun at the fact that we are stupid. Go figure

Please Vote Obama/Biden '08 or don't vote at all!!!!

]]> By: CB2 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680756 CB2 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:24:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680756 Some ppl are just stupid!!! I guess Americans are happy with having Bush/Cheney politics for another 4 possibly 8 years. Some ppl are just stupid!!! I guess Americans are happy with having Bush/Cheney politics for another 4 possibly 8 years.

]]> By: gerri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680755 gerri Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:24:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680755 My poll has Obama up by 9. My poll has Obama up by 9.

]]> By: Hillary 2012,McCain 2008! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680753 Hillary 2012,McCain 2008! Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:24:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680753 Poor Obama,Now he need the help of The Clinton's,well I'm thinking to vote for McCain and Palin this year.and wait for 2012 for Hillary . Poor Obama,Now he need the help of The Clinton's,well I'm thinking to vote for McCain and Palin this year.and wait for 2012 for Hillary .

]]> By: Dan in Philly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680751 Dan in Philly Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:24:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680751 I truly despair for my country if they can elect yet another neocon millionaire who simply does not understand the average American, who will lead us into yet more wars, for which he will need a draft, and who would reverse Roe v. Wade, science education, and many other strides that have been made. Help me, Jebus! I truly despair for my country if they can elect yet another neocon millionaire who simply does not understand the average American, who will lead us into yet more wars, for which he will need a draft, and who would reverse Roe v. Wade, science education, and many other strides that have been made.

Help me, Jebus!

]]> By: SDunn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680750 SDunn Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:24:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680750 Now maybe since Obama is not the frontrunner anymore, since he's always been the underdog anyway, the media will actually start to vet McCain!!! That has been their excuse all along, well the front runner bla bla bla gets all the scrutiny compared to the one who's not in the lead. We'll see what the media does now and if they don't vet McCain's record and show all his lies then I'll know for sure that they're in the tank for the right-wingers. Now maybe since Obama is not the frontrunner anymore, since he's always been the underdog anyway, the media will actually start to vet McCain!!! That has been their excuse all along, well the front runner bla bla bla gets all the scrutiny compared to the one who's not in the lead. We'll see what the media does now and if they don't vet McCain's record and show all his lies then I'll know for sure that they're in the tank for the right-wingers.

]]> By: Tina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680749 Tina Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:23:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680749 For the first time ever, I will not have any regret of switching my party to vote for John McCain over Obama! For the first time ever, I will not have any regret of switching my party to vote for John McCain over Obama!

]]> By: Poll Dancer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680747 Poll Dancer Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:23:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680747 Polls, schmolls ... Obama will win in the end. It is pathetic that the race is this close after the disaster of the last 8 years. Polls, schmolls ... Obama will win in the end. It is pathetic that the race is this close after the disaster of the last 8 years.

]]> By: KATHLEEN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680748 KATHLEEN Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:23:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680748 Nader, Barr and McKinney. Americans are stupid sometimes. Why vote? Nader, Barr and McKinney. Americans are stupid sometimes.
Why vote?

]]> By: Carl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680745 Carl Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:23:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680745 I am hoping for a big turn out for Obama. I think that with all the new voters out there without land lines these results aren't even close. If Obama pulls this out by 10 percentage points, we'll all know where those voters (like myself) have been hiding! I am hoping for a big turn out for Obama. I think that with all the new voters out there without land lines these results aren't even close. If Obama pulls this out by 10 percentage points, we'll all know where those voters (like myself) have been hiding!

]]> By: Bill Weaver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680744 Bill Weaver Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:23:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680744 In Barack Obama we are witnessing the all time worst collapse in U.S. election history. Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. In Barack Obama we are witnessing the all time worst collapse in U.S. election history. Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

]]> By: Anne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680740 Anne Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:23:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680740 8 years ago we witnessed an estonishing election of GWB that was truly "the making of a candidate" by the Republical political machine. Look what it got us. Well we are seeing it all over again as the machine kicks into high gear to convince us Sarah Palin is qulified to be VP and possibly President. Wake up people. This is scary!!! 8 years ago we witnessed an estonishing election of GWB that was truly "the making of a candidate" by the Republical political machine. Look what it got us.

Well we are seeing it all over again as the machine kicks into high gear to convince us Sarah Palin is qulified to be VP and possibly President. Wake up people. This is scary!!!

]]> By: BK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/08/cnn-poll-race-dead-even/#comment-1680737 BK Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:23:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17569#comment-1680737 Now Obama has to go back and beg the Clinton's for help. That just goes to show how arrogant he is. Throw everyone under the bus and when you need them-use them. The Clinton's owe Obama nothing and if you think the Clintons are going to vote for Obama after being accused of being racist and trashed everyday. Think again! Now Obama has to go back and beg the Clinton's for help. That just goes to show how arrogant he is. Throw everyone under the bus and when you need them-use them. The Clinton's owe Obama nothing and if you think the Clintons are going to vote for Obama after being accused of being racist and trashed everyday. Think again!

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