September 10, 2008
Posted: 03:55 PM ET

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Sens. Obama and McCain are separated by a margin of just one point in Wednesday's CNN poll of polls.
Sens. Obama and McCain are separated by a margin of just one point in Wednesday's CNN poll of polls.

(CNN) – Sen. John McCain continues to hold onto a slim advantage in CNN’s latest poll of polls.

In Wednesday’s Poll of polls, McCain’s margin over Obama is one point, with McCain at 46 percent, Obama at 45 percent and 9 percent unsure about their choice for president.

In Tuesday’s poll of polls, the two rivals were also separated by just one point, with McCain at 47 percent and Obama at 46 percent.

"Why is the race so close? The GOP convention energized the Republican base — but it also helped solidify Democratic opposition to the GOP ticket,” CNN Polling Director Keating Holland said. “Enthusiasm grew among Democrats and Republicans after the Republican convention. Also, the favorable ratings for Obama and McCain are almost identical — and virtually unchanged from where they were in mid-August, before either party's convention began."

Wednesday’s poll of polls is composed of the following five national general election surveys: Fox News/Opinion Dynamics (September 8-9), NBC/Wall Street Journal (September 6-8), American Research Group (September 6-8), Gallup (September 7-9), and Diageo/Hotline (September 7-9).

The poll of polls does not have a sampling error.

Filed under: Barack Obama • CNN Poll of polls • John McCain


GA for Obama   September 11th, 2008 1:01 am ET

Paul- you PUMAs (in battleground states) that will support McCain..do you honestly think you're greater in amount than OUR newly registered voters, young voters, supporters, and republicans supporting Obama?

I think YOU need a fact check.

NEWSFLASH: Obama's supporters, mainly newly registered, republicans for Obama, and young voters, far outnumber Mccain supporters nationally and county-by-county, state-by-state

Good luck on your landslide loss! Obama 2008!

Jan - Or   September 10th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

For one thing I’ve never heard this phrase until Obama used it. When I heard Obama saying this phrase, I took it as an insult towards Palin, because Palin referenced "difference between a soccer mom and pit bull, lip stick".

Obama likely will lose his spot light in the weeks ahead, because of Palin. Biden is a good man, but Obama should have could of picked Hillary as his VP, instead I believe his feeling against Hillary got in his way. Hillary as his VP pick may have helped Obama in a big way!

Matthew   September 10th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

I'm not going to hide a thing, this race gives me heartburn. I support Barack Obama and am distressed by his drop in the polls. Having said that, McCain's "BIG" lead of two points yesterday has already dropped to one???? In my opinion, that seems like a hype that's already fading.

Rebecca   September 10th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

The polls are close because the pollsters are polling the same old people (people w/ landline phones, people that aren't on the Do Not Call list, people that have voted in the last election…..). So, those young people that are voting for the first time, those people like me who do not have a landline, and those people like my parents whose landline phone # is on the Do Not Call list………WE ARE NEVER POLLED!!! And the odds are that the majority of these voters are supporting OBAMA / BIDEN!!!!!

PS …. What are the chances John McCain will change Washington when he made NO CHANGE in Washington after being in Washington for 27 years?

Annette, Washington, DC   September 10th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

McCain campaign is so much like Bush/Cheney.. I notice the fact checks and let's see who's telling the truth. The bottom line is this, either so many people did not understand what 911 meant to this country or we did. The repubs, at their convention used pictures of that horrific scene, and for the last years of the republican control, HAVE DONE NOTHING! A STATUE HERE OR THERE! This country is still healing and all the news media, today wanted to talk about is lipstick on the eve of one of the mos tsorrowful days in our history. Shame on you media.

randy   September 10th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Why doesn't the Obama campaign start naming who the would like to put in charge of key policy initiatives instead of responding to nonsense?

PALIN'S PORK   September 10th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Taking or requesting “pork barrel” monies for state improvements, is neither illegal or immoral.

Lying about taking and requesting the monies is immoral. If you are a Republican, you will have to Google "immoral" for the definition.

Time for Change   September 10th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

We all need to wake up. These polls don't mean anything. The media have to keep things going. I haven't seen a diverse group of people at McCain/Palin there are more than potential hockey Moms in the United States. Of course the poll is going to be close if you call half Democrats and half Republicans. It is sad that Palin is allowing McCain to use her to potentially get in the White House with no power at all when she gets there. McCain is going to do whatever it takes we need to look beyond his words coming out of his mouth. If McCain is elected it will be more of the same. We are failing our children by allowing McCain to play tricks on us. Please remember if Republicans are elected it will still be the same white house staff and our foreign countries really don't like us very much and do you really think McCain got the social skills and ability to change that or do he just want to continue fight everyone. THINK ABOUT IT!!!! Palin need to wake up.

Joe citizen abroad   September 10th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

I get the feeling that the election is being given more importance than what might actually be accomplished by those who get elected. I don't care who spent time in a POW camp or a south-side community center or an Alaskan beauty pageant. I don't care who did or didn't have an abortion. I don't care what their wives and husbands do or don't do. All I care about is who cares more about the American people than they do about their own vanity…including their personal ideologies. And as far as I'm concerned, right now, all the candidates are tied for last place in that race.

Hillary Supporter for Obama   September 10th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Who are they polling? I have yet to get a phone call. I have a land line and I have voted every year. So my question is… Who are they polling?

Kay   September 10th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Polls don't mean a thing. They change day by day, hour by hour. We should be focused on issues and not polls. And if we're discussing issues ask yourself a question: Do the top 1% of people earning over $600,00.00 really need a tax cut? According to McCain, they do while everyone else gets higher taxes. I don't know about you but I don't need higher taxes, I need a tax cut and I'm not in the top 1%. If McCain wins, I guess I won't be getting that break.

Judy   September 10th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Now that the "Bounce" is ending, it seems Palin is not all she has been pushed to be. She can pull in a croud but she has no experience to be in the White house. Now the Mc Cain campaign must start answering the real questions on Palin as well as begin to deal with the fact that the Mc Cain ticket is in fact four more years of Bush.

why is the race so close?   September 10th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

cause some folks think its still 1986

We now return to "Mav and Goose" in TopGun"

(Except we're not in the 80's……."We dont need another hero")

anyonmous   September 10th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

if obama pick clinton then mccain wouldnt have to pick palin and if he wouldnt pick here how would he get all this votes

mike   September 10th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

there is still alot of people stil undecided which is good for obama but i think the reason why mccain gained is because of those stealth mccain supporters there heart is in culture issues not the economy or health care .. or more money for schools there only issue is there cultural agenda.

Felicia   September 10th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I'm confused!! Has the Republican candidate changed? All we hear about now is Palin…what happen to McCain. The Republican party and the media are making this campaign about gender. I'm a Black Woman and Im supporting OBAMA, not because of race, but because I truly believe he and his administration will do what's best for the majority of people of this country…you know those of us who are feeling this economic hell.

Palin is truly not ready to be President, not with one term as a governor of a state that is how small? Come on people, FOCUS.

DOESNT SHE SEE SHE'S BEING USED?

Anonymous   September 10th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

My God folks. Are the 46% of the people polled around the country brain dead? Do these people listen to Palin and McCain give the same message every day about nothing? Palin reads the same lines every single day that she has been around. The airplane on Ebay (distortion), bridge to nowhere (distortion), ear mark spending (lies), lipstick (diversion nonsense), on and on. If this country elects these nut cases I will have no sympathy for the poor, neglected non-voters. How in God's name can the people that voted for George Bush pull the lever for McCain and Palin? What a disaster that election was. That bunch has made this country a third rate nation in my opinion. When the White House is fumigated and Obama moves in, then I will again put my hand on my heart when the national anthem is played.

John from LA   September 10th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Here it comes-BO and all the bots are going down!!-Fun to watch-What an idiot-He had a lead-and could've put HRC on the ticket and then WALTZED into 1600 Penn Ave-But Nooooooo BO had to let his ego guide his decision making!

Pride comes before a FALL!!!

anyonmous   September 10th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

ohio will turn blue for obama and its vitory come november

smokesignals   September 10th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Didn't anyone else read about these stupid polls yesterday?
They changed their sampling!!!!! The three big ones and the results are definitely questionable.
Ignore them.
Do what's right. Talk to your neighbors, read about the real issues and make an informed vote!

Obama/Biden '08!

Young Republican   September 10th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

News will never be entirely unbiased in either way. Ever. Deal with it.

Let's get away from who called whom what, supposedly, alledgedly.

Let's get away from partisanship, and belittling someone because their emblem is a different animal.

As I read all the comment boards on CNN, I realise why people my age don't vote.

We're sick and tired of "adults" acting like 3rd graders, name calling and picking on everyone else.

Pathetic.

Ron   September 10th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Paul

You give the PUMAs a lot of credit, but the reality is it is fear and racism that are keeping McCain in the race. My neighbor has a lot of medical issues was not able to get on SSI had a brother that was gay lost a brother in Vietnam finding it hard to fill the oil tank for this winter and is college educated supports McCain. Her rational to voting for McCain is that Hamas will be dancing in the streets. This fear is shared by someone with this background is a hypocrite

Rob   September 10th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Biden truly deeply loved his wife. As contrasted by McBush who dumped his wife after several adulterous affairs to run off with a young rich heiress. But lets all get upset by a cliche,'Lipstick on a Pig'. A cliche that McBush is shown on video saying himself.
The McBush / Paleny ticket is the saddest thing that has ever happened to the GOP. The very best thing that could happen to the Republicans would be to lose this election and re group in 2012. A GOP victory would be a disaster that might well doom the GOP forever.

Olivia in Ashland, OHIO   September 10th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I lost the respect and honor I had for McCain when his sex education television ad came on. When I heard "I'm John McCain and I approve this message"., I knew exactly who I was going to vote for..Sorry John, you lost me with the filty you advertised.

Quinn - Houston, Texas   September 10th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

McCain's campaign strategy is simple.

Attack with lies. Respond with cries.

America will not fall for it.

Obama/Biden 08!

mark   September 10th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

watch what happens to McCain's crowds when the lipstick queen leaves his side.

Rose   September 10th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I loved it when Joe Biden said during the primaries that Obama was not ready to be the President and when asked again, he said I stand by my statement. What a change that is, I have to ask, is that change I can believe in. I guess Obama got ready to be President in a few short months and Biden changed his mind when he was tapped for VP. I wonder why Obama is taking on Sarah Palin, I find it curious that a Presidentail candidate would openly discuss the opposing VP candidate, I guess that is part of the change message too.

Chloe   September 10th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Gas will jump back up to over $4.00 a gallon, food prices will double , only the rich will beble to afford healthcare. Americans need to be prepared to loose their life savings, 401 Ks will drop like a ton of bricks, BUT, one thing will be for sure, our children will NOT have sex education in school, we will drill offshore, and abortion of any kind (medical or nonmedical) will be banned. these are the things America thinks are important. If suck it up American and quit complaining. . . we get what we vote for

GO OBAMA

Jerry - West Virginia   September 10th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

I just wish one of the Networks would investigate this William Ayers and Barrack Obama connection.

Judy   September 10th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

I am tired of hearing political ads that destort the truth; I am talking about the McCain ad that states that while in the Senate in Ill. Obama wanted to teach kindergarden children "about sex before they could read". For those who take these ads as the truth they will be asking themselves how they could vote for someone that would support such a bill. In truth the bill that Obama supported was to teach children about how to protect themselves from adults that would take advanatage of them. For those of us who work with children who have suffered sexual abuse, we understand that it is important for children to understand that no adult has the right to touch them in a way that makes them uncomfortable. The very fact that the McCain people would take such an important bill, one that could save a lot of children from being abused and make it into something ugly is not only unfair, it is a lie and the McCain should come out and admit that it was unfair to take a bill that was this important and make it look like Obama simply wanted to give kindergarden children sex education. If McCain or Obama wants to attack the other than at least tell the truth, all of the truth and not just the part that makes the other person look bad.

Chloe   September 10th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Palin a V.P.? lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol ..I can't stop laughing!

Diane, Wyoming   September 10th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I really do hope that this simply a blip on the radar. Palin seems to have become the media darling of the hour, but I think as people hear more and more about the continuation of the present economic policies, I am really hoping that people will become disenchanted with the thought of McCain as president. Due to Bush economic policies, my husband who retired, had to go back to work. We are hoping that if Obama is elected president, we might be able to see some relief and that he can retire for good. By the way, the stimulus package that was sent out, we used to buy propane for the winter and banked the rest.

No Hillary = No Obama   September 10th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Well, shut my mouth – CNN has no choice but to report the statistics – numbers don't show favortism, don't have gender biases, don't spin one way, don't have hired guns.

C Johnson   September 10th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

honestly people, i'm 15 years old and the topics and adds that are being presented to the public about all the animals and lipstick and sexism…JUST RIDICULOUS! who cares! It was a joke, nothing more, stop whining and start talking about what and how your going to do everything, not these pointless side tracks…kind of why our country is in the pits

NORA, FLORIDA   September 10th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I can't believe some of the post that I am reading but we are land of the free but if McCain/Palin gets in to the White House we can find another name to call it………..Dreaded House

We will be the attack capital of the world. McCain/Palin = destruction, deaths, dumb, down right dungeon

Franz   September 10th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Americans are the most easily fooled. .They fall for about anything and never realize they've been had. lol. The Republicans have got the art of falsehoods down to an art and have nearly gotten perfected. . .and who is lapping it up?. . . Americans!
OBAMA should win, but McCain will be in like flint, America is stupid

Jennifer   September 10th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Biden is a decent man. When some one is giving him credti over Clinto, he simply said that Cinton is better too. That is what decent men reply.
Obama and Biden are going to be the President & Vice President of America.
If you are decent human beings, I am sure you will vote for them.
You and I can make a contribution in that regard.

Fed up with the lies   September 10th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Gary, you have never seen a healthy 15 year old drop dead, because healthy 15 year olds don't drop dead. They OD or get in an accident or get shot by a healthy 14 year old; but they don't drop dead for no good reason. Grow up.

Obama/Biden '08

Hope   September 10th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Democrats stay focus!!!

Encourage everyone to get out and vote!

Obama/Biden 08!!!

Big D   September 10th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Think about this – McCain has gone up in the polls by giving up his integrity. He's repeatedly lied about Obama's positions (such as taxes and energy policy). He's slandered Obama (implied he was unpatriotic and would prefer to lose a war to win an election [what does that even mean?}). And now he's going even farther – pretending that Obama wants to sex-up kindergarteners, by grossly distorting the purpose of a bill that was aimed at preventing child molestation!!! So where has McCain's integrity gone? And since he's gaining in the polls by going so negative – what message does that give to future campaigns? If the R's win again this way, just think how nasty future campaigns are going to be. So keep strong – vote Obama- and direct the focus back to the issues.

Same song and dance!!   September 10th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

The polls are different all over the news, internet, papers, etc. Nov 4th will tell the story. In the next week or so the McCain campaign will still be telling the same lies about e-bay, moose, lipstick, pitbulls, that freaking bridge and earmarks (which by the way she kept the money for)

Factcheck.org

try going there people.

Willy Brown   September 10th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

CNN; Obama & Obiden are history.

Comments   September 10th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

I was reading through the comments yesterday and right as CNN closed it there were 178 comments 19 were positive for McCain but just like Palin and McCain speeches there were no substance. They main were saying "be scared Obama" "the hockey mom is in town, etc.

AGAIN NOTHING ABOUT THE ISSUES, JUST AS CHILDISH AS MY 3RD GRADER!

Ron Peoria, Il   September 10th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Racism is alive and well in America. It may not be being taught in many churches, but I think there are many churches that do nothing to change the minds and change the attitudes of their ministry.

I'm still amazed   September 10th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I'm still amazes me that people (women) pick gender over experience. If you were a real Hillary supporter you can CLEARLY see the difference in the two. Welcome to American Idol for President. Where is that Ryan guy?

ME IN FL   September 10th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Obama blew it when he chose Biden instead of Clinton. That is poor judgement, now his campaign has run out of steam!!!

Jerry in minneapolis   September 10th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

The Republicans have to stop telling us stuff that's not true!!!

DRAMA QUEEN   September 10th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Everyone calls me the Drama Queen. I can't hold a candle to Sarah Palin. . . NOW, SHE'S DRAMA!

Kayla   September 10th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

America needs a rude awakening…and we'll get it as soon as Sarah Palin answers the midnight phone call. We'll be toast!
OBAMA in 2008

This will change.   September 10th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

This will change when we start talking about issues, which clearly the McCain ticket has not solutions to Americas problems. All they can talk about is freaking ebay, the bridge, mooses, lipstick on pigs or pitbulls, ebay, the bridge, mooses, lipstick on pigs or pitbulls, ebay, the bridge, mooses, lipstick on pigs or pitbulls, ebay, the bridge, mooses, lipstick on pigs or pitbulls, ebay, the brige, mooses, lipstick on pigs or pitbulls, ebay, the bridge, mooses, lipstick on pigs or pitbulls. Need I say more.

Tell It Like It Is   September 10th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Wise up women, you are only good enough to be subservient to the MALE DOMINATED DEM PARTY. You are manipulated by your fear of losing abortion rights and enticed by government funded healthcare and entitlements. This is the POLITICS OF FEAR AND REWARD …

Look who your candidates are/
LOOK WHO YOUR CANDIDATE IS NOT
How does this represent women in your party ?

RufusVonDufus   September 10th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I just love all of these various polls and now we have the "POLL of POLLS!" This sure sounds like, "The pick of the decade," The pick of the year," " The Pick of the Month," "The pick of the week," "The pick of the day," and every debt-ridden gambler knows how those work out. All of these polls do nothing except cause controversy and advertising dollars for these leech networks like CNN. This will be "Awaiting Moderation" for about two seasons!

Gina   September 10th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

And as a Christian we are offended by Sarah Palin trying to liken Obama to Moses and Jesus our Messiah. How can you all illuminate and scrutinize every word that come from him and his campaign and not be offended by this woman who is masking as a Christian.. who teaches abstinence, but not effectively enough…. The media is responsible for this mudsling circus between the parties…. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH…. LET'S TALK POLICIES AND FACTS…..

LeAnne   September 10th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

i can't believe this. . . I thought America wanted change, how soon we forget, fools that we are.

hrsc   September 10th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

John McCain has disgraced the honor code he stated he would run on . So we see he is just a typical politician, so how can he run on change.

He has a woman fighting his battle, to weak to lead …he's currently propped up by a woman…

And women are ok with the sexist remarks McCain continues to allow.
what will you women do when you go to your job if you still have one.. and your boss says your as hot as Sarah Palin.. will it be cute or sexist?

Joseph, Los Angeles   September 10th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

We're closing in again as America is beginning to realize that McCain and Palin are not good for this country as leaders. Hang in there Democrats and Independents… we are going to get the real change this country so desperately needs.

Mrs. Palin's walk in the limelight will come to an end when we continue to find out she is so "not" qualified to run this country. Tell me; why is she, and they, so afraid to let her talk to the mainstream media? Why doesn't she take questions from the audiences she gets? It's like one bit pep-rally and nothing viable to say. The same old speech time and time again. Show yourself…

Todd   September 10th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Not up by 10 pts anymore? Could it be that Americans must be starting to see through the Republicans' Sarah Palin trick.

Dems 08.

Country First   September 10th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

The republicans were in the white house when the terrorists attacked
this country. How are they going to protect us.? John McCain chose
a country first mantra, then he selects a woman with no foreign policy
experience whatsoever, and who proclaims to have no interest in the Iraq war. How are they going to protect us? John McCain's claim to fame is
being a POW. I respect that. But if John McCain is captured again
while he is asleep in the white house, How are they going to protect
us? Americans had better think long and hard before they allow the
republicans to fool this country again.

Ash   September 10th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Personally, what it bolis down to, is who is best for America. Like Audrey Przybylskiv said, who is the best canadiate for this Country. I would have to say Obama.

Economy is down, we need to stop spending money, where its not needed…i.e..the war in whatever we are right, it seems like we are all over, but who's keeping up. Bush, made a mistake going over seas, and McCain and just going to keep them over there. The one thing about McCain is, I just have to get this off my chest and I'm sure everybody has looked at it this way; McCain in my opinion, picked Palin for VP for the simple fact for Hillary Clinton's Voters who really didnt to vote for obama and for those who are on the fence. He picked because shes a woman, and a attractive woman at that. No im not gay, im just saying. He pivked he wanted more votes, and the treason why McCain is ahead by like 1 pt, to me, is becuase Palin has been getting all this attention. I'm sure he had other reason of making her his pick, but the main reason is shes woman, Shed NOT like Hillary, but shes there to get Hillary's voters. Period. It's dirty, but im sure yall have seen that though.

kimberly   September 10th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I would like to know who you are polling, because it is not we the
affluent black race .. Please include us in the future polls.

lol election   September 10th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Lets not forget 2004 election shall we?

11 days no press?   September 10th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

11 days 11days 11days ms femalePITBULL with lipstick HAS NOT done and INTERVEIW!! THEY ARE not done training there pit bull!! PEOPLE WAKE UP!! THEY ARE A joke HA hA

Tony in COLO.   September 10th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Yap, Yap, Yap….Palin is a good deterant for McCain. He doesn't have to think as long as she keeps the issues away…..good dog!

MARY,FLORIDA   September 10th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Whats the difference between Palin and McCain? Lipstick

JACK   September 10th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

PALIN NEEDS TO RESIGN…SHE IS ONLY A DETERANT FOR MCCAIN SO HE DOESN'T HAVE TO THINK.

OBAMA 2008

Marg   September 10th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

All you Hillary voters for McCain..

Flashpoint, come 2012, Hillary will not the candidate in the spotlight! Guess who? Ol' John will be a one term kinda guy and Barracuda already has her eyes on the prize. Thanks to all of you, if McCain is elected, make way for Sarah. Hillary will be old news.

Does anyone ever think about the amazing possibilities for women in the Obama admin.? Supreme Court, Cabinet positions, let's think ahead!!!

Maria Espinosa, Escondido, CA   September 10th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Biden is right. He should resign and let Hillary take his place. Obama needs Hillary to pull this off. Otherwise, Palin will lift McCain over the finish line.

Cynthia   September 10th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

What it will come down to in the end is who do the American people believe best represent what they need in their lives. If they are rich and no financial worries voting for McCain might help you as he plans to keep the same Bush tax cuts that are in place. If on the other hand you are living moderately comfortable or from paycheck to paycheck it might would be in their best interest to vote for Senator Obama. Anyone making under $250,000 will see more money in their checks, seniors in retirement won't have to pay taxes on there retirement, your children can go to for college by agreeing to work at community service. I know a lot of Republicans think that community service is a joke from the RNC Convention but I know some community organizers who have helped a lot of people that needed help.

Sue   September 10th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

McCain will win. The GOP knows exactly how to manipulate voters' emotions to stir outrage and get the votes. It worked in 2000 and 2004 and it's going to work this time, too. Many Americans don't care about issues, they care about flash and sound bites and who's pretty and looks and sounds good on TV. Obama was popular for a while but Palin is prettier and whiter and has a beauty queen's body so she's the new star. As a result, the GOP will have the White House for four and probably eight more years.

Susan K.   September 10th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Americans cease to amaze me…they have low morals, low standards and idolize the trashiest of people. Their children learn from their parents and look who the youth of American idolizes….Paris Hilton, Brittany Spears and Lindsay Lohan. McCain who claims he's America's hero, puts filthy ads on televison with his words of "I'm John McCain and I approve this message". Is this what Americans want for a Commander-and Chief?……..he'll fit right in with Jerry Springer.

Lexie   September 10th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Don't you get it? The media is controlling this election. Right now it's all about Palin. Not even McCain. The media has made her a star in less than two weeks. I thought American people were leaders. They jump on the bandwagon and are followers. They are following this woman and don't know anything about her and ready to vote her in the White House.

aware   September 10th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Obama will continue to lose ground. The vicious attacks on Palin along with attempts to demonize her will cost Obama big time!

But most importantly, the majority of Americans will never vote for the totally inexperienced guy who has been campaigning for most of his time in the senate. And, Obama's extreme left-wing stance on issues is just plain frightening!

Also, Attempts to deify Obama and to encourage idolatry cause one to question the authenticity of his Christian faith? He accepts worship instead of refusing it.

But, above all, Governor Palin's authenticity, and proven record of reform compared to Obama's inauthenticity and lack of a record for reform or much else seems to be frustrating team Obama!

Obama can't fake it anymore! He is just plain out of touch with mainstream Americans! :(

McCain/Palin 08! They will deliver the reform Americans can believe in! :)

So what?   September 10th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

And tomorrow the temperature will change. Voting day will be judgement day – are we morons, or do we actually get off the couch and over our apathy for 30 minutes to vote for change. That is the question.

Screened Door   September 10th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

SOCIALISM: the brand of politics that nationalizes industry for the so-called common good is what your dear Obama endorses.

It is successful with people who would rather look to governmet to provide the necessities of their lives than be responsible for themselves.

Do you know how much these socialist governments TAX their citizens to provide these services?

SONGBIRD MCCAIN   September 10th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Republicans, do you really want 4 more years of BUSH ?

Our country cannot afford it!

O'8

elle   September 10th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

well it looks like the American people are falling for it again , it is sad and i hope they will see the light.
the US will be a theocracy Plain/McCain, oops McCain/Pailn make to the white house, and kiss the rest goodby to.

dee   September 10th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Wow…I can not believe this mess we have poll on top of poll nuew on polls and polls on the news…get to the issue…we have watch Obama for over 4 years.. we know the good and the bad…you all are riding high on someone you have know for 11 days…and the media is falling for the poor female candiate hands off..of her bull..as a women I am not impressed and I want her to get the same treatment. If she can call out Biden and Obama…then she needs to put her pig girl pants on and take what she is dishing out.

SONGBIRD MCCAIN   September 10th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

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Dee from Rochester, NY   September 10th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Even with all the vitriol, Obama will still win. Hey. Obama supporters, don't fall in withteh the lies purported by the Repubicans' swiftboat tactics.

Let's keep on the issues. Keep talking about them on these blogs. Indpendents and new voters have to be convinced to choose Obama. They won't be if they keep reading these silly beliefs about Obama. When you look at his platfomr of change, Obama is the man to vote for. So, KEEP ON THE ISSUES!

Obama lover   September 10th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Obama soooooo stupid. If hrc was his VP he got PRESIDENCY. But now he is so desperate. I heard the fat lady clearing her vocal chord.

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   September 10th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Slow and steady wins the race.

OBAMA 08

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

To Independent Voter:

Remember, who ate the apple and caused the fall of a man named Adam? Eve..

That's one problem with the female gender… easily swayed WITHOUT thinking about the LONG hard road ahead…

Yvonne   September 10th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

What is wrong with the people in America? People are so hung up on race that they can't even see what is about to happen to this country. If you are so racist you would turn aginst what is right because of the steriotypes and racism you are going to face the music. Republicans back in office will show all of America what hard times are all about. The Republican tactics are deceiving as usual and people act like they don't know what is going on. Are people really that silly they beleive Sarah Palin can run this country when old John Mccain expires? Come on. The gas pump doesn't care about color, the grocery store doesn't care about color, the terrists don't care about color. Why is it that Mccain/Palin are acting like they are for change when that has not been their stance. America you can be stupid if you want and you will suffer. Why is everything Obama says is attacked but Mccain and Palin can say what they want and it is ok? Seems like a color issue to me. You all will reap what you sow.

Alaska and Arizona POW for Obama/Biden   September 10th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Vote smart this November. Vote good judgment. If you say that our economy is good now, you are an elitist and you do not know our struggle to put food on our bellies and gas in our cars. John McCain that elitist think the economy is good and has no plan to help us. He wants more wars, more tax cut for big corporate that ship our jobs oversees. Ohio, Michigan,Pennsylvania I know that your economies are hurting and you must vote smart and vote someone who understand your econoics struggles. It is not time to support someone just for race or gender, it is time to take our country back and get our respect back around the world. Vote Democratic this November if you are a true American who put America first. We need change in Washington and the Democratic party has that change for us this November.

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

David Gergen on the economy, said that it WILL Take someone AS Strong as Roosevelt.

PALIN and MCCain are both not in the league of ROOSEVELT

Another Wal-Mart Mom, Grand Rapids   September 10th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

People like the Wal-Mart Moms are not discussing race truthfully with pollsters and they are not on the Internet all day getting involved in the interminable arguments.

But they have their own special wants, needs, and fears.

They will speak, but from the quiet and privacy of the polling booth in November. And after the election is over, don't expect them to tell you the truth about who they voted for and why. Just count the votes.

McCain/Palin 08′

Alisa--GA   September 10th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

The last time I checked the electoral college is what wins elections. Obama has ALWAYS had that winning strategy.

That is how he will win—–AGAIN!!!

laurence   September 10th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

All Obama and Biden have to do is put their families up front for the country to see. THE BIBLE SAYS A SHOULD BE ABLE TO RULE HIS HOUSE IF HE DESIRES TO DO SO IN HIS HOUSE. This principle is solid and good for public (political) service as well. Enough is enough!

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

To: Gary

According to David Gergen and Woodward, the problems are overwhelming, even Woodward SAID that a BiDEN will NOT be enough and may take more….

If BIDEN cant bite the flying bullets, Palin DOESNT stand a chance…

Al   September 10th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Let me just say that if Ohio goes red again and the win in Ohio decides the election in McCain's favor, as far as I am concerned, Ohio is no longer a part of the United States and my flag only has 49 stars on it. For the entire country to have to suffer again for another 4 years because of Ohio. When foreclosures continue to go up, when the war in Iraq continues, when more people lose their jobs, when more people are denied healthcare, when the working people who deserve tax breaks don't get them, but the very wealthy do, guess what, I will remember Ohio for that. If Ohio goes red again, as far as I am concerned Ohio has betrayed the country.

The Warriors   September 10th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Everyone close their eyes and imagine Mccain actually as president. Stumbling and stammering as he gives his state of the Union. Opening with "my friends", trying to raise his arms to give the crowd a thumbs up. That pale gloworm-like mug of his with that swollen left jaw. That weird gate of his, as he drags his right foot in those $500 loafers. Those yellowing teeth and those gums badly in need of scaling. And totally senile to boot. Imagine hearing "my friends" for 4 years!!! Come on America you are better than this? Are you?

linda from South Dakota   September 10th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

iden is well worth fullfilling the VP,,,, hes tough but uhonest,,, mccain /palin<< what a team,, both lie to get what they want,,, both thrive off of lies,,,, mcvcain susades arounde bus and will teach palin that also,,,,, we know nuthun cerdiabl about palin,,, shes come into this full speed ahead with out really explainin who she is,, she refuses to answer questions,, so whats that tell ya??? my vote still goes for obama/biden,,08 and beyond

republicans hate america   September 10th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

so now big crowds are important to Republicans?

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

You know what, who says you cant change VP? There's no laws?

Dori in AZ   September 10th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Factcheck is reporting today that McCain is referring to their facts in new commercials against Obama. Problem is McCain used Factcheck words, but used distortions in how they presented them. More lies from McCain-Palin. That's all they are feeding the media and the public,

Check out the Factcheck site. Educate yourself.

Joan, Kentucky   September 10th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Americans need to wake up and get this election right. McBush didn`t choose Palin, she was picked by someone else. He stands back like a little puppy and lets her do the talking. All the crowds are for her, not him.
With him 72 years old and a cancer survivor, his chances of dying before his term is up are great. I shudder to think of the consequences, because I don`t think she is qualified for that position.
Obama/ Biden 2008

Modou Barrow   September 10th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I cant beleive that americans wanna vote someone like mccain as president. Cant you see when he talks or force a smile. It's written all over him, wicket, tyrant war monger call it anything.

If you vote mccain be prepared for another war.

republicans hate america   September 10th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Those 9 percent will wake up soon enough and see the slime bags that are McPhony and his stupid side kick Gidget.

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

It's time to CLEAN teh house!

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Key government officials overseeing the energy industry had sex with, used illegal drugs with, and accepted gifts from representatives of oil and gas companies they were supposed to be regulating, according to a report issued Wednesday by the Department of the Interior's inspector general.

A report says government officials accepted gifts from oil and gas company employees.

The $5.3 million investigation "uncovered recreational marijuana and cocaine use" by "a handful" of Interior Department staff, and found two federal employees "engaged in brief sexual relationships with representatives from companies doing business" with the department.

Loretta   September 10th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Well, I hear it's because some men have switched sides since John McCain picked whats her name to be his VP. I'm not surprised. You see some men do like their women brain dead. Just give them a pretty face. LITTLE OR NO INTELLECT REQUIRED.

BV   September 10th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Repubs….go to factcheck…..and get your facts straight.

wesley weathers   September 10th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Come on America are we just stupid are do we just believe that Mccain is really going to change something… He talkes and talkes about change but what the hell is he going to change? At least Obama has named the things that need to change in this country Mccain has not. Oh yea also is Obama did try to hit Palin with that pig comment then good because she is the devil as far as I am concerned and if her and mccain take over and something happenes to him and she becomes President then only God himself can help us.

Lori   September 10th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Heaven help us if McCain and Palin get into the White House because we will need it.

Mack   September 10th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

All this talk about lipstick is stupid..The Dems are hypocrites, and I am one of them. They have played dirty since Palin was picked. I am tired about hearing about her from dems, and I am tired of dems saying McCain might die..Obama might die…we don't know the future. McCain is right to fight back, even though the lipstick thing is silly. Obama is very disappointing..Obama is taking the low road again and this time its going to cost us…Can we get Hillary asap.

deb in az   September 10th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

mccain and palin will win……too many democrats dont like obama and have given up on the democratic party……..it has strictly to do with his beliefs and lack of judgment ……

Steve   September 10th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

These comments are laughable – at what point do any of you people take reponsibility for your success and/or failures. This idea that either one of these presidential candidates will actually "improve" your lives is absurd. Is your life REALLY that bad?

Soccer-Mom, The Hoosier State   September 10th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I'm glad Biden realizes Hillary was a better choice than him. But why didn't Barack see that?

I was for Hillary but now that Obama has demeaned and debased her, I've switched to Sarah Palin. I won't vote for a misogynist like Obama.

Join me women of America. Show Obama we won't stand for the way he demeans women like Hillary because he'll show that same disdain to our daughters.

McCain/palin 08′

William, from Cali!   September 10th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

McCain ahead, you must be kidding me? this election was over 3 months ago!

MISSISSIPPI FOR OBAMA   September 10th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

V-O-T-E 4 M-C-C-A-I-N A-M-E-R-I-C-A G-O-E-S D-O-W-N T-H-E D-R-A-I-N THE REPUGLICANS WILL TURN THIS COUNTRY INTO A 3RD WORLD COUNTRY & EVERYONE THAT VOTES FOR MCSHAME AND PAINFUL WILL GET EXACTLY WHAT THEY DESERVE, LIES AND DECEIT!!!!

Independent   September 10th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

NOT SURE WHY SO MANY WOULD VOTE FOR PRESIDENT PALIN. I GUESS FOREIGN AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE DOESN"T MATTER AFTER ALL. IF McCAIN IS ELECTED, PALIN WILL BE PRES SOON ENOUGH. CAN YOU IMAGINE ANOTHER 8 YEARS OF GOP SENTATE/CONGRESS & PRES RULE.

Mallinda Perez-Anderson   September 10th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I am not surprised that Sen. McCain is ahead in the pools, he is an honorable man , ready to be our president from day one, while his oppoent is just all talk, talk.. By the way the difference between a man who has diarreah of the mouth and a actual diarreah is how fast they come out…

Mary L   September 10th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

This is one middle age white woman %100 percent behind Obama.
McCain and Palin would take this country to War with Iran, deny a womans right to choose and eliminate affirmative action.
Wake up women of America.

for the sake of our once great nation - OBAMA08   September 10th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

This is really like a micro evolutionary experiment. Only the most forward thinking, adaptive, and intellectual will survive…guess that means America is poised for extinction.

D from A   September 10th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I think Sarah Palin and the Republican campaign is best summed up by Palin's theme song, "Barracuda":

And if the real thing don't do the trick,
You better make up something quick.
You're gonna burn, burn, burn
Burn to the wick…………………………

David Goldman   September 10th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

FORE THOSE THAT THINK THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION

HAS NOT BEEN PAINFULLY ENOUGH, THEY CAN VOTE

FOR THE BUSH SIDEKICK & HIS SIDEKICK.

Mike   September 10th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Tonight I will send another Fifty Dollars to Obama. Come on America !
We cannot survive four more years of Bush politics ! McBush has voted in support of Bush over ninty percent of the time. Palin attends a Church where the Pastor has preached that critics of Bush are headed for Hell. Now is the time to break this dismal spell over our nation

a southern bell   September 10th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

MCSLEAZO & HIS LADY IN WAITING MAKE

BUSH & CHANEY LOOK AWFULLY GOOD.

Mark, B'ham., Al.   September 10th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

We are a divided nation. Half believes that the individual is responsible for their actions and want to live within their means. The other half believes the country owes them a living and have their hands out to take from the taxpayers or they believe government knows everything and should run the common persons life while they have their elitest life as the rich in Europe do.

McCain = War   September 10th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

McCain will abolish the 1st ammendment…look at his policy regarding reporters asking questions. It's just the beginning.

46% of people really want to jump into another senseless war with Russia and have the draft reinstated? Georgia is paying McCain to start a war!

46% of people think they are better off now then they were 8 years ago and want 4 more years of the same policies (look it up…McCain is just recycling Bush's policies…the only thing McCain recycles by the way)

46% of people like the health care coverage they have now and don't mind seeing their premiums rise and their coverage shrink?

or, could it be that 46% of people polled are either stupid or racists, or both?

Dr. Mimi De La Cruz   September 10th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

IT IS GOING TO TAKE 20 YEARS, IF THINGS GO REALLY

WELL, TO RECOVER FROM THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION.

ELECTING THESE OTHER TWO MORONS WOULD MAKE

THAT TWO CENTURIES. WE CAN'T AFFORD TO GO DOWN

THE ROAD OF STUPID AGAIN. THESE TWO CANT SPELL

ECONOMICS, LET ALONE A FAILING ECONOMY. THESE

TWO CHARACTERS OUT OF THE BOOK OF NIGHTMARES,

ARE IGNORANT, SELFISH COLD, KNOW NOTHING SLICKOS.

joe smith   September 10th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

nice; your less than expanded coverage of the oil. sex, drugs, etc., proves there's oil in them there reporters portfolioes..

for the sake of our once great nation - OBAMA08   September 10th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

This is horrifying! The thought of a continuation of the catastrophic policies of the bush regime being carried over for 4 more years is really really scary.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot   September 10th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Not for long my woefully inadequate Repugnican friends… maybe Cindy will supply Beers for you a ll to cry over when this thing is done. Isn't a beer distributor like a legal drug dealer?

KATHLEEN   September 10th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I am appalled that American people can believe this lady!

NoCain just stands there with his hands folded and says nothing?

Think of what and who you are voting for. NO Big Government, means
the END of entitlements. And you can send your kids to PRIVATE
School IF you have a complaint about schools!
THAT is precisely what McCain is saying.
And with a temper like his, more WAR! And here comes the draft.

Getting "excited" about a pretty woman to serve our Country!!!! It
is crazy!!!! McCain-Palin will destroy what we have left of our
Obama-Biden 2008
America!

Hockey Mom, St Paul   September 10th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I think I can trust a woman who has five kids and rose to be a mayor and Governor by the age 0f 44. That's a doer by any definition you want to use. And that's what I want in Washington–a doer—not a speech giver and a community organizer.

Mccain/Palin 08′

Sarah Palin 12 & 16′

dustin   September 10th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

mccain used the pig with lipstick line with hillary clinton, how was that not sexist but obama is, every story that has obama lipstick sexist should also include the same of mccain, be fair, point out the lies and hypocrites, we must expose this evil

Arkansas Undertaker   September 10th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I was watching CNN yesterday and they said only about 25 thousand people actually get polled during and election cycle.

This is why I dont take stock in any polls! out of 150 millon registered voters they only poll a certain fraction of the population, most of which only have cell phones.

Obama will win this election as long as people turn out to vote. I have no doubt about that at all. I refuse to beleive that people want to elect another Republican after the last 8 years we have had with G.W. Bush!

PREPARING 4 KNOCKOUT BY IKE   September 10th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

CNN or someone help me understand?

Why hasn't mccain come down here to tx for some photo ops and briefings on ike like he did last week for gustav?

Is it not important anymore, because the RNC is over, or because we aren't as big a story as NOLA?

billy   September 10th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

oh this is so horrible. mccain is at his peak of a bounce and still cant get into the lead. obama will win. the pig with lipstick will sink him. she wont talk to larry king, how can she face a foreign leader when mcbush dies. god forbid mcbush wins and screws us with this pig as a vp.

robert   September 10th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

polls dont mean anything electrol votes are important and Obama will win with a ladn slide. See that if mccain wins were going to WW3 TRUST ME ON THIS ONE

Nj in FL   September 10th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Biden needs to resign, he said himself months ago that he didn't want the job as VP and would not except if asked! What happen? Could it be FLIP FLOP FLIP FLOP.
Bad judgement on Obamas part. He could have been on his way to the Whitehouse, without a worry.
The debates need to start, why wait until late September or October?

Walmart-Mom, Virginia   September 10th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

You don"t hear us talking a lot and we're certainly not sophisticated bloggers like the people on the CNN Ticker stories. Why? Because we're busy tending to our families and that's a full time job.

However, you will hear from us on election day. From the quiet and privacy of the polling booths, our needs, wants and rational fears will be expressed. But you'll never know why we voted for McCain/Palin because we are not telling you now in the polling and we won't tell you later. You'll just have to guess why you lost.

McCain/Palin 08′

FactCheck   September 10th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

> It’s over a year and half away but here is the podium on Inauguration Day 2009

Which Lifetime Movie of the Week will this one be?

Let's rebuild this country   September 10th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Hey Why does Alaska keep taking Federal Subsidies when they have enough money to give a $1,200 check to every one of its citizens?

Paul   September 10th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

It amazes me that the Obamabots are happy that the polls are at least close. They are elated when BHO leads by 3-5 points. Are these people real? A disasterous economy, the worse President in decades, an unpopular war—-BHO should be ahead by 20 points!! They have a losing ticket and the battleground states will all shift to McCain with the help of PUMAs like me. And believe it or not folks, there are millions of us. Reality check time will come November 4th. Too funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No Way, No How, No Mccain   September 10th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

A perversed Nation seeks after perversion not reality, not truth. The issues in this election are being layed aside and what does not matter is what been talked about. Charm, beauty etc.
America, where are we heading? From worse to rediculous or Where? So quickly you have forgotten the innocent lost of lives in Iraq. The lies about WMD.
Hope the right choice is chosen.

Let's rebuild this country   September 10th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Come on people! Why does Alaska keep taking Federal Subsidies when they have enough money to give a $1,200 check to every one of its citizens?

Another Republican for Obama   September 10th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Tell that to Al Gore.

Electoral votes are all that matter. That's it. Understand this, because manipulating the electoral map is how my party continues to elect idiots to the White House despite mainstream America being mostly aligned with Democrat policies.

This whole "voter poll" thing is simply media fodder to get people to read them.

How's that for honesty from an insider?

Ed McElveney   September 10th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

What is the purpose of inserting editorials as news? Few except CNN's polling data anymore, much less the commentary dressed as an article. I realize this comment will get axed, but at least you – the one reviewing for "appropriateness of my comment" can understand my intention.

Get Real   September 10th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

McCain /Palin – Lies

here is a comment from FactCheck

A McCain-Palin ad has FactCheck.org calling Obama's attacks on Palin "absolutely false" and "misleading." That's what we said, but it wasn't about Obama.

Our article criticized anonymous e-mail falsehoods and bogus claims about Palin posted around the Internet. We have no evidence that any of the claims we found to be false came from the Obama campaign.

The McCain-Palin ad also twists a quote from a Wall Street Journal columnist. He said the Obama camp had sent a team to Alaska to "dig into her record and background." The ad quotes the WSJ as saying the team was sent to "dig dirt."

With its latest ad, released Sept. 10, the McCain-Palin campaign has altered our message in a fashion we consider less than honest. The ad strives to convey the message that FactCheck.org said "completely false" attacks on Gov. Sarah Palin had come from Sen. Barack Obama. We said no such thing. We have yet to dispute any claim from the Obama campaign about Palin.

Former Republican for OBAMA   September 10th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

ELECTING THE BUSH SIDEKICK & HIS SIDEKICK

IS NOT ONLY A MISTAKE, BUT ONE THAT WE WILL

NOT BE ABLE TO OVERCOME FORE CENTURIES.

BOTH ARE CONFIRMED IDIOTS & AS SLEAZY AS

THEY COME. WE SHOULD HAVE LEARNED BY OUR

ELECTING BUSH. WE BETTER HAVE LEARNED.

Jorge   September 10th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Watch for the numbers change once people start realizing that McCain and Palin are narcissitic pathological liars.

redneck for obama   September 10th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

1/8 of .1% of the populace gets polled in an average election year,per cnn,2 days ago. elctoral college has obama 27 votes away from a win. mccain needs 81. things are looking pretty good to me.

Get Real   September 10th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

here is a comment from FactCheck

A McCain-Palin ad has FactCheck.org calling Obama's attacks on Palin "absolutely false" and "misleading." That's what we said, but it wasn't about Obama.

Our article criticized anonymous e-mail falsehoods and bogus claims about Palin posted around the Internet. We have no evidence that any of the claims we found to be false came from the Obama campaign.

The McCain-Palin ad also twists a quote from a Wall Street Journal columnist. He said the Obama camp had sent a team to Alaska to "dig into her record and background." The ad quotes the WSJ as saying the team was sent to "dig dirt."

With its latest ad, released Sept. 10, the McCain-Palin campaign has altered our message in a fashion we consider less than honest. The ad strives to convey the message that FactCheck.org said "completely false" attacks on Gov. Sarah Palin had come from Sen. Barack Obama. We said no such thing. We have yet to dispute any claim from the Obama campaign about Palin.

Mike in Calgary   September 10th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Hillary may have been popular on the ticket, but she will be much more valuable as Heath Czar or steering Education Reform!

Gracie   September 10th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

WASHINGTON – Government officials handling billions of dollars in oil royalties engaged in illicit sex with employees of energy companies they were dealing with and received numerous gifts from them, federal investigators said Wednesday.

The alleged transgressions involve 13 Interior Department employees in Denver and Washington. Their alleged improprieties include rigging contracts, working part-time as private oil consultants, and having sexual relationships with — and accepting golf and ski trips and dinners from — oil company employees, according to three reports released Wednesday by the Interior Department's inspector general.

The investigations reveal a "culture of substance abuse and promiscuity" by a small group of individuals "wholly lacking in acceptance of or adherence to government ethical standards," wrote Inspector General Earl E. Devaney.

A NATION OF WINERS   September 10th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

THE BUSH SIDEKICK & HIS SIDEKICK

HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE OF

WINNING. THEY ARE JUST SPENDING

A LOT OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS AS THE

PER USUAL FOR BOTH OF THEM. THE TWO ARE

SO CLOSELY MATCHED IN TEMPERAMENT & LACK OF

INTELLECT TO CHANEY & BUSH THAT IT IS FRIGHTENING.

SOME AMERICAN LIKE THEIR POLITICIANS SLIMY & STUPID.

Predictions From 4/29/07   September 10th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Sunday, April 29, 2007
Inauguration Day 2009 Predictions

It’s over a year and half away but here is the podium on Inauguration Day 2009

President – Hillary Clinton
Vice President – Bill Richardson
Secretary of State – Joe Biden
And reaching across the political divide
Secretary of Defense – Colin Powell

Ron   September 10th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

when sen. Obama picked Joe Biden for a running mate, he said he didn't want somebody that agrees with him on everything. he said he wanted someone who would question is decisions. so what is the big deal with CNN commenting on how gov. Palin and McCain don't agree on a couple of things. are these options open only to sen. Obama?

gary   September 10th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

You Obama supporters and haters are always talking like MCain is ready for the grave. In reality when its your time to go you go. I have seen 15 yr.old healty kids drop dead . You can be gone and 1sec,1min,1hour,etc. Dont think because your healty you cant drop the next day. MCain has a mission to do from someone more superior than all of us before his time comes. Thats to be our president for 4 or possibly 8 yrs. Its not tiime for Obama to be our president. He needs more schooling and learn more about being a leader.You haters are going to find out how much experience Palin has. She is more experienced now than both Biden and Obama. You will see how she debates too.You dont become a mayor than a Govenor of a state not knowing what to do. 80% vote is amazing. MCain is the only one with national security experience enough to keep us safe. You elect a chicago con man with only community service track record and put him in the Oval Office in war time .You haters better start looking at reality not slick speeches.There is a saying where Obama stands. Whate glitters is not always gold. Think about it.

independentvoter   September 10th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

This is really bad news for Obama. I feel sorry about the whole situation. I think Palin really boosted McCain's campain.

This country would be screwed up permanently if McCain/Palin win the race. He will mess up with Iran and other middleeastern countries. Economy will be hard hit by his same old policies.

I do not understand something, are we stupid to buy McCain/Palin's argument of change. What do they want to change; Bush/Cheney policies; but they support that all the time.

Come on, we have to be serious about our country. Do not vote by color of the skin.

Joe Regis   September 10th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

It is a blip. It is going to go down just like Bush poll numbers. The repubublicans can not manage to succeed in fooling the people once again.

The McCain – Palin agents of change is the biggest fraud so far on the people to steal this election.

The repubs naked-lies will not stand, not this time.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

janine   September 10th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

The polls are close because I think this race is more about Conservative vs. Liberal, Republican vs. Democratic. Case in point: I have an older gentleman that works with me. He is working with me because the real estate market collapsed and he lost everything BUT he claims the economy is great and he will vote Republican because that's what he's always done. I told him he is in denial but he's denying that too.

william   September 10th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

As Mr. Michal Moor said, a poll doesn't tell you anything. The truth want be known until the last vote has been counted. And if you are not voting for Barack Obama because of the color of his skin or some mis mis-guided belief then don't. Vote Obama 2008!

Ex-Republican for Obama   September 10th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

If you are in a Battle Ground State now is the time, we are who we have been waiting for:

Obama can do most of it, but use the inspiration he is and put it to work. Swing your states blue, solidify your states blue, if you are behind, fight harder.

The truth is available but not in print to most of the people voting for McCain. It's OUR job to give it to them in THEIR form of print. Inform them of the following about McCain/Palin:

90% in line voting with Bush
Anti-Veteran Voting record
Historical Track record of shipping jobs over seas
Unfaithful, untrue, unloyal
Money for the rich, further in debt for the average joe/janet
Anti-American Palin, advocates secession of Alaska
Anti-Women policies
Doesn't know about the economy
Doesn't know Geography
Failure in all of life, bad soldier, bad father, bad husband, bad senetor
Mayor of a city not in debt at take over, $27mill in debt after
Bridge to nowhere…she was FOR it…then stole the money FROM it
Book Banning
Preach Creationism
Investigation for unethical abuse of power
7 lobbyists as main campaign leaders
She led all states in pork belly lobby seeking, but she's against it?
Experience is key, and it's obvious McCain/Palin are a BAD experience

We can't leave it to Obama to get the message out when the technology his statements are transmitted mostly on are above the education level of McCain's disillusioned supporters. Let us not belittle them, let us educate them. We must reach to them and help them move into the new world WITH us. They are not the enemy, they simply need some help in their outdated and failed thinking.

Obama/Biden '08

Reality Check Richmond Virginia   September 10th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

America better wake up to the 21st century. We cannot afford another GOP presidency. We can not afford to lose anymore ground.

Will the real John McCain please stand up   September 10th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Will the real John McCain please stand up. I kind of prefer the 2000 version where he actually campaigned with some dignity and honor.

Now he's just a typical politician and his campaign sounds LIKE A REPEAT OF GEORGE BUSH IN 2000 AND 2004. MAKE NO MISTAKE, JOHN MCWAR WILL LEAD US TO MORE WARS AND

HE WILL BRING BACK THE DRAFT OUT OF NECESSATY. VOTE WITH YOUR BRAIN PEOPLE.

NVMan   September 10th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

The McCain/Palin road show has not hit every battle ground state yet. The crowds seems to get bigger and bigger for some reason. Latest number is 20,000 people! The base and independent voters are getting excited, not to mention disenfranchised democrats like my self also.

I think Obama blew it big time when pick a Washington insider Biden. It sort of deflated the Change mantra band wagon. It's kind of a stupid oversight.

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

"We can't kill our way to victory, and no armed force anywhere — no matter how good — can deliver these keys alone. It requires teamwork and cooperation," Mullen said.

We NEED you and Obama. I love Hillary, but Biden, YOU are valuable to America.

We need the best of the best and YOU are one of them. We need the best to SAVE AMerica. It aint Palin

Ron   September 10th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Biden should resign, clearing the way for Obama to pick Clinton…and win in November!
Obama/should have been Clinton '08!

Anonymous   September 10th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I wonder when Gov Palin gives her interview and (unlike Biden) does not put her foot in her mouth will all you say that this is 'only' a bounce.

The demographic of the voters are changing that won't shift when any bounce lessens.

America has seen in recent days that Sen Obama is on the attack and that is NOT a CHANGE but what a typical politician does.

SO much for something new.

BTW a new FOX poll shows a striking move of INDEPENDENT voters towards McCain

anyonmous   September 10th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

mabye it should stop saying dingo hotline

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

You SHOT down all the qualified VP candidates for McCain and out of desperation, he grabbed the mother of five.

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

You were sooooooo STRONG in the Foreign Affairs and ordinary folks category so Obama chose you.

FreeNLovIt   September 10th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Biden, please dont put yourself down like that!! You qualify to be VP. Koch had said that of you and Palin, he has no doubt that you have what it takes…

Be proud of yourself… Think of your Love for America

Audrey Przybylski   September 10th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

We have to ask ourselves as Americans – this question. Which candidate is a more genuine candidate to Americans, Obama or McCain? My answer is Obama.

Obama built a foundation of solid, steady, support by campaigning for many months. Obama through time earned the support, confidence and trust of many Americans. Obama worked hard and built the trust of millions over a long campaign. His crowds grew steadily and large.

Compare that to McCain, who suddenly jumped in the polls and who suddenly grew larger crowds. This is telling in that McCain grew because he threw out suddenly his bait, Sarah Palin and many Americans bit into it. It was quick and sudden. The crowds grew by those Americans who bit suddenly into a newcomer Palin, an unknown to most, and they then came out for McCain. McCain did not win support by building his campaign by a sound foundation process like Obama.

McCain is standing on a shaky leg. Time will show Obama will remain standing on the foundation in this election.

Audrey Przybylski
New Castle, Pennsylvania

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