CNN

I get the presidential polls every day in my email and thats NOT what they are saying
People are starting to realize how dumb Palin is and her star is fading fast!!!
MCSAME IS MORE OF THE SAME !!!
Dont you people get it!!!!
McSame has been in washington for 26 years and never done anything to change a thing...Why are people believing he will suddenly change things now !!!!!he has one goal and one goal only THE POWER of being president
He will change things all right
more wars!!!!
the DRAFT will come back and your kids will be going to some useless war like Iraq instead of college!!!
You all need to wake up!!!!!
He is a multi millionaire FOR the RICH
So go ahead and vote for him and wallow in the same misery you have been in for 8 years and while your at it think about how OLD he is
and that Palin could be President in aheart beat!!!
What a terrifying thought that is!!!!

Wow I did not know there were so many people who wanted to get screwed another 4 years of Bushs policy with McCain...........I see I was wrong

If the country was following McCain's plan senior Social Security would be caught up in the market crisis. Why is no one speaking about John McCain's record instead of destractions about football and basketball teams.

On Election day you can count on Indiana definitely delivering for McCain.

Has anyone "else" noticed, Palin is running for president now, making most all the speeches, calling it the Palin McCain ticket ??? people actually leave places where McCain alone is scheduled to be, and if Palin is with him, soon as Palin stops speaking, and is McCains turn to speak, again people LEAVE...whats really going on here ????? I smell big RATS....I do nOT want Palin in white house in any position, putting herself and husband ABOVE the law..I couldnt get away with ignoring a subpeona...they are downright scary !!!!! How anyone in their right mind could vote for a republican now stuns me !!!! OK, so maybe Obama isnt everything we would like him to be, but he is far better than Palin-Mccain ticket..repugs said white house isnt place for "on the job training", well, that part they got right, however, Obama has had the good sense and judgement to surround himself with smart people to help him, Palin _ McCain have nOT.

Young people – This election is entirely on your shoulders. If you show up Obama wins and if you dont McCain wins. Its all in your hands.

When i say this i mean every state, every county, every city. Everything is in play. If any of you fumbles the ball on the goal line because you think the election is in the bag then we will have 4 more years of deep regret. Dont take anything for granted go out and lets get it done Young people of American. This race is so much more about you then any of us.

Here is your Mantra

EVERYONE VOTES

Wonder how much the McCain campaign paid the blacks against Obama to disrupt Obama's speech in Florida.

Love this map. It would appear, according to the latest article just posted on the Ticker that Ohio might swing into McCain's favor after Joe Biden dissed the Buckeyes. So much for that swing state!

Ok, fellow Americans............I have been doing this for over 40 years.
Write this down and see how accurate I am on 11/4/08"

McCain.................304 Electoral Votes including wins in Florida,
Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.
On Election Day he will come very close to possibly winning
Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Obama.............234 Electoral Votes including wins in New Hampshire,
Colorado and Nevada.

And the polls will show the overall reason.............McCain choose
a woman for his running mate and Obama made the biggest
mistake by not offering the Vice President to Hillary Clinton.

Obama will socialize/destroy this country, with the help of Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosy, during his first 2 years in office. So anything that keeps Obama out of the White House is good for America. And I am setting aside that Obama and his wife Michelle are white hating racists.

Do you really think that BHOBAMA care for YOU! Please wake up, he only see himself, and he is using all of you supporters to win. It's all about him! Don't tell me that you can't see that! Obama supporters open your eyes and come back to Earth.

Obama will lose big time Mcgovern will be his brother.No way to put a guy to be US Comander in Chief when even doesn't even support troops.Please guy check the facts.This guy vote against US Military ,But he can go in Germany to speak in front of 200,000 people but in the same time you can;t see a single video clip with US soldier.Thank God for America who will choose the best .
Please let us out from Socialism ,and Comunism,and Walfare.This is what Obama Preach.Walfare.
Go MCain 475 Electoral vots

COUNTRY FIRST!!................NOT OBAMA FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he Lie after Lie after Lie....NOBAMA, NOBIDENLADEN.
GO McCain/Palin 08

Ohioans are nice people – they love their sports and they love their country. For CNN to even suggest that Ohioans will not vote for him and Obama because of a football comment is just plain stupid. Our country is in crisis, fols, crisis!
Why is CNN making such a big deal of this Joe Biden remark – why isn't CNN investigating Palin and McCain and all their secrets and lies?
I smell a media agenda to get McCain elected.

Beautiful!!!!

See, people don't realize that all polls are biased in favor of the Democrats.

Real Americans are going realize that Obama is nothing more than an empty vessel, or empty suit, and that Biden is racist, plagarizing liberal.

I can't wait to a McCain/Palin landslide this November!!!!!!

McCain/Palin '08

This map is completely slanted... Sorry for some of you but McCain's electoral standing is vastly better than this. In fact, Obama has a couple of states that he can turn around but it's not likely.

This election is already over.

Polls are nothing more than a media tool for keeping the election interesting and keeping you watching or reading or clicking links. Focus on the issues.

CNN 70%OF THE PEOPLE ON THIS BLOG DONT TRUST YOUR POLLS OR YOUR MAP ADD ME TO YOUR LIST.

palin is a 5 times mom though – she'll be great at changing mcCain's diaper.

Now just like John mcCain, I too have a new Goal! We don't stop, just because others see Failure... Some of us live in a different world; from failure CNN.. I put my faith in Sarah Palin, and the Go-Get-It; Young Folk. Wake em Up! Shake em Up!

I have written several times that something fishy is going on in MISSOURI. In helping to make campaign calls I looked at my own file and it is marked "Strongly Republican". Yikes!!! I have NEVER been even Republican, never been asked. WHO marked me as strongly Republican when I've been STRONGLY OBAMA!

The Republicans are somehow marking us as Republican when we are NOT!!!!! And I haven't been able to find out who is doing that or even how to get it unmarked.

so do NOT believe polls, gang...they're corrupt and totally unreliable!!!!

I'd say, Missouri needs to be moved back to tossup because we're being bamboozled.

I recently heard that some polling machines are not up to par and you don't have to guess which neighbourhoods they are in. Be on guard!

Who owns the press? I don't believe McCain is gaining ground.

the latest marist poll shows obama up in Michigan by 9 points...maybe cnn should put that one leaning blue if it's willing to call 5 points leaning red

If you tax the rich, the rich will make the poor pay. Vote McCain/Palin
PS Sarah Pailin is soooooooooo hot

Just remember, the polls are only polling people with a LAN lines therefore they are missing out on talking to millions of young voters and minorities.

The Obama campaign is doing a brilliant job of signing up new voters in every state. If you believe the polls and the Electoral College at this point in the game you'll be in for a huge surprise come Nov 4th.

I don't read too much into this, MCCAIN was up by 5 points few weeks back and now is down by 4 points nationally. The polls will change signifcantly after the debates and other events....
Let's enjoy the ride and debates and see the real result in November.

I bet both campaigns do their own polling indepedently and focus their effort properly on the right states.

I just love Obama's ads more and more.

FOR EVERY NEGATIVE AD PRODUCED BY OBAMA CAMPAIGN, I am going to contribute to their campaign, and for every LIE AD PRODUCED BY MCCAIN CAMPAIGN, I will contribute double to Obama's campaign.

–melody

Obam campaign cannot allow any goof ups and slips in their campaigning from now on. They should remain focussed on issues not get distracted by what the foul mouthed Palin says about Obama. or they risk losing it all.

"Biden, a proud University of Delaware alum, was clearly trying to rally his Division 1-AA team ahead of their match-up with Furman this weekend, but the comments couldn't have come at a worse time for faithful Buckeye fans who saw their team suffer a 35-3 trouncing at the hands of USC last weekend.

The comments also come as polls show the race in Ohio could hardly be tighter: A CNN poll of polls in the Buckeye state shows Obama holding a slim 1 point lead there. Close enough, presumably, that enough angry OSU fans could just make the difference — at least that's what Republicans are hoping."

LOL!!!! No offense but the Buckeyes do suck!! They have no quarterback, no RB, no receivers, etc! They're gonna lose the Big Ten if they play like that! LOL!!!!

Go Fighting Illini!!!

Get some!!!! LOL!!!!!!!

You indicate that this is put together by the cnn political team,
but if it includes precommited/biased? contributors such as
Cafferty is it not inherently tainted and not credible or do you
have neutral contributors that reflect the closeness of this
exciting historical contest?

ET
P.S.Listen to Obama singing the Three Dog Night song
Joy to the World.

Poor US. Both candidates are the worst. Listening Obama, he seems the populists outsiders candidates that won elections in the Latin American countries the last 15 years..empty nice speeches and no record...nothing, nothing...Obama may have Latin linage (I am and I now the style) he speaks marvelously..only speaks...facts and figures: nothing to show except as "community organizer" .McCain...the old times ..we can expect nothing like a in bus stop at the Polar Pole. . furthermore, both VP, ...Badin is the less supported senator/ candidate...Pali, an hyper-outsider from the Middle-Age ( or before). And finally poor Democratic Party, it provided a painful example of no democracy not recognizing the rights of voters of two States and stealing the primary.Go Hillary Go!!!

If my spouse were supoenaed to testify and refused, she would be in jail! I cannot believe that McCain-Palin can get any votes with the garbage that is going on. I also noticed that the Mavericks started mimicking Obama's call for change. I'm not convinced that McCain-Palin can even pull off a bluff to change in lieu of their behavior.

The color barrier is simply taller than the highest mountain. Hopefully Obama can climb it.

ONE NATION

Obama completely lost my vote...

He is clearly not ready to Govern our Nation.

Balack Obama is Jimmy Carter 30 years later. If you think the economy is tough now its nothing to the mess Obama would leave us in. If any of you remember the late 70's you would not vote for Balack

I can see that a big part of McCain wants to do what is right by Americans, and that a significant piece of Palin is loving motherliness.

But...

McCain's ambition, commitment to his Republican principles, and ties to dishonest campaign managers are bringing him down, and he and his campaign are spewing out lie after lie.

And,

Being a nice mommy doesn't make you a qualified vice-president candidate.

First of all, North Carolina, West Virginia, Arkansas, Indiana and Florida should be toss-up states.

I don't think any of these polls mean a thing till after the presidential and vice-presidential debates are behind us. The other factor is if more shoes fall in this economic crisis, the vote will continue to swing Obama's way.

I believe that Obama has to put out ads that factually tell the public that McCain has historically supported a non regulated economy commencing with the Keating 5 Scandal.

I would like to see a 527 investigate the fact that MCCain dumped his first wife to chase Cindy's millions to pay for his political campaigns.

McCain wins by a good margin in November... America knows that Obama is all talk and no experience

bad polls.

And the good news is .......... It's EXPERIENCE THAT WILL GET US THRU THIS – SEMI-DEPRESSION ! We need leaders that are NOT afraid of ACTION. It's not the Party – it's the PERSON. The action man, not the talkerman. We need someone who will STAND UP and ACT, SHAKE things up, PULL no PUNCHES, TAKE NO BULL – a HEADS WILL ROLL KIND of administration. One not afraid to admit when something he first says turns out to be other than and willing to chnange if it;s for the BETTER for the AMERICAN people. We have this kind of leader in Senator John S McCain and his running mate – Governor Sarah Palin.
STAND UP AMERICA FOR NEW EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP 2008

The cell phone thing is a wash there are just as many Republicans as Democrats with cell phones. Two other things do not forget the Silent Majority; it's still alive and well, just because Republicans do not fill these blogs for McCain does not mean they are not there. Last thing the Beadley Factor is also alive and well and I am willing to bet it's going to bite Obama in the butt come Nov 4.

The only numbers that really matter. Electoral Votes.

Funny, you'd think a third of a billion dollars would have bought Obama a few more states...

If you can move Missouri into McCain's column with a 5 point lead why can't you move Michigan into Obama's column after the latest poll gives Obama a 9 point lead?

why is PA not a toss up. All polls indicate a tie. It shows obamas inability to connect with the heartland.

Aware are you aware that your ticket is a pack of liers?
Speaking of integrity McCain has lost that to.Why because he is a LIER!!!

How about some of you Obama staffers posting on here, tell your boss to release his hidden records.

I'm talking about his school records, his bar exam, his state records, his client list from his legal days...it seems that you staffers keep talking about vetting but no will not allow Obama to be vetted....it figures, normal Dem thing...in fact when is bill release all those stolen records from the archive?

polls are almost useless, Doesnt anyone remember that during the primairies Obama would be way ahead in the polls (even on the day of the acutal voting) and when the ballot polls closed he would win by a very small margin or not at all. The analyst on cnn even comment on how he polled better than gathered votes.

I sure hope that holds true.

Just wait till we see the landslide for McCain in November. Obama is now drawing protesters at his campaign. Even the October surprise of dumping Biden for Clinton will not help the Dems. I look forward to the Republicans not only getting the white house, but also control of the senate and house. Look out change is coming.

Wow Sarah was incredible on Hannity. I so ready to get to the polls and put these cry baby libs out of their misery

Obama says the world is ending, the economy is desolate and according to Biden those small business owners should feel patriotic about the higher taxes they are going to have to pay under the Obama umbrella. Can you say layoffs? Great economic policy for a recession.

How about some of you Obama staffers posting on here, tell your boss to release his hidden records.

I'm talking about his school records, his bar exam, his state records, his client list from his legal days...it seems that you staffers keep talking about vetting but no will not allow Obama to be vetted....figures.

Funny how polls mean nothing when it shows a positive for McCain and are all-telling when that for Obama. Liberals, go figure! I see you guys just keep spewing out the same vague generalizations as Obama......LOL I'll tell you one thing I am by no means a Bush fan, although he does take alot of unessacery heat in the media all the time, but McCain is not like him but if he was I'd rather have that than Barack "Jimmy Carter" Obama.

McCain/Palin 08 Because I have a mind of my own and am not just one of the sheepish like followers who like hearing Politicians words and phrases and promises which bring out nice connotative feelings but are a load of you know what.

obama is the best president we may never have.......

Voters have lost their mind! It is true that Obama graduated from Harvard and I is a very smart person BUT has NO EXPERIENCE and QUESTIONABLE ACQUAINTANCES.

I don't know about you but I wouldn't want a surgeon who has graduated from one of the top universities in the country to OPERATE ON ME UNLESS HE HAS A LOT OF EXPERIENCE.

THERFORE, I DON'T WANT A PRESIDENT THAT IS GOING TO GET ON THE JOB TRAINING!!!

GO MCCAIN!!!!!!!

Aware--You aren't that aware if you think McCain and Palin have demonstrated what you listed!!! Awar....huh! You are approaching senility.

I will never accept a redneck as an American as much as they have ruined this country. We are taking it back from you inbreeds Nov. 4th

What a load of bull.

Wisconsin is a toss-up? Michigan? But not Indiana? Sounds like CNN wants the election closer than it is.

Obama and the dems are big, fat liers...The debates will tell the story, and if McCain and Palin can clearly expresse how a conversative message on the economy wins the day, the ticket should win. I want to point out to all the Obama supporters: His tax plan, if you acccept he will honor his tax decrease to 95% of Americans despite his voting record on taxes; he puts 500USD more per year in your pocket than McCain proosdes, but the differnece, Obama wants to increase taxes for big business and the wealty americans who use their money and tax decreases, generally, to create opportunity and jobs. Does 500USD a year change your life, make it any better? The dems. message dosn't cut it, GO CONSERVATIVE and McCain and Palin are the answer in this election on the economy. Open your eyes and hears, and learn more about real solutions and positions on serious issues!

CNN. Resolve this question once and for all: Do polling groups poll voters with only cell phones and do any of them poll newly registered voters?

If McCain holds a 2 point margin in Indiana, why is it lean McCain and a 1 point lead in Ohio is a toss up?

Palin will sink the McCain ticket, already the main line conservitives have a bad taste in their mouth (read any of George Will pieces).

As expected, McCain is reactionary and does not listen to any advice. Palin is one of may bad choices by John and they will continue. President of the US is not for 72 year old war heros and Govs from Alaska.

Obama 08

I think this story is misrepresenting the polls somewhat. It is well-known that there is a time-lag between the state polls and national polls by from a few days to a week – in particular, when considering them in a electoral vote context. As the national polls have shown over the last few days the bounce of John McCain was not durable – so let us see if the state polls and thus the electoral college prediction does not get back to the level it was at before the convention.

Once again, this is why people don't think their vote matters. We wonder why the turn out is so low, but how are those of us in "red" states supposed to care when we see this constantly. This is why we should get rid of the electoral college, it has outlived its usefulness.

Please do remember, whatever happening to the economy now is not entirely FAULT of Bush as president but also due to the CONGRESS which is controlled by the DEMOCRATS in the last 2 years. Why all blamed Bush, what about the congress controlled by Democrats? To say voting for Mcain is a 3rd term Bush, why not say, voting for Democrats and Obama is also 3rd term Bush?

What scares me is that these polls may be skewered to make it easier for the Republicans to steal the election again.

Will we sit in front of our TVs and take it this time? I hope not.

Print my comment, CNN.

And Today–Bush put out a bi-partisan action for the economy with Reid and pelosi looking for help–
McCain jumped right on it and there was OBAMA saying wait and see–
Just like he did in Georgia with Russia–
He just can't make a decisive decision-
When he has a chance to hit a home Run-He forgets his bat–

If McCain wins this election we will know why an IQ test is not required to be a president because candidates rely upon the IQ of voters. My IQ has been tested and it's above average to know that Obama is the best choice. And guess what, I'm from the Buckeye State of Ohio.

When Karl Rove denounces the campaign tactics of a Republican, there is not much more to say. Anyone who makes less than $5,000,000 a year who votes for McCain now certainly deserves never to own their own home, never to have job security, never to have affordable health insurance, never to see their child or grandchild go to college, and to watch all the CEOs of failing companies walk away with multimillion dollar retirements while not ever having a chance to retire. If you are that stupid, you deserve the new Republican form of slavery.

I think an old blues song says it best:

Dear Lord, please help me understand
Why the rich man does the dancing
and the poor man pays the band
They're billing me for killing me

all the liberals on the coasts are swaying the national polls.

when obama calls the midwestern people from small towns BITTER, GUN TOTING CURCH GOERS he doesn't deserve their vote. I'd say they are hardworking, patriiotic americans with strong values. these states are where the election will be decided.

GO MCCAIN/PALIN '08

oh yeah and can someone tell me one thing that obama has done besides being a community organizer.

I guess this shows that some people are really gullible and uninformed. People, learn to use factcheck.org and see all the BS the McCain/Palin ticket is feeding the American public. On another note – if someone votes based on a candidates sports team preference it's truly a sad day for democracy when there are such stark differences between the campaigns!

For the first time in my life, I am convinced Obama will be the next president of the United States of America.

I watched his press conference on today's financial crisis. He was with Clinton economic advisers (Rubin, Tyson, Spelling and others). on background as David Gergen suggested last week on CNN.

It worked. He looked presidential not just as campaigner for the position.

I always thought Obama is no good without teleprompter help. Today he proved me wrong.

He took several questions from reporters. He answered the subject matters like laser beams. He was good.

Is Obama the reincarnation of Bill Clinton or what?

At least today, it looked that way to me. You earned my vote.

This is funny though because I can still remember the Obamatards promising that he'd be ahead in polls by 15-20% by September.

I find it funny how Obama has flip-flopped his entire image. Replay some video's of him back in December-January and compare him to now... He went from the fresh new reformer to just another liberal democrat politicing with the washington elites.

i think the yellows and blues should combine forces to defeat the reds cuz' ,if you look at the map, the red states are dividing the country. red right down the middle! NO MORE DIVIDING OUR COUNTRY RED STATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ATTENTION AMERICAN VOTERS--
ARE YOU REPUBLICAN SUPPORTERS SURE YOU WANT GEORGE BUSH'S CLONE AS YOUR NEXT PRESIDENT. JOHN McCAIN HAS PLANS TO FOLLOW THRU WITH BUSH'S PLANS--GOD HELP US.

From this old man saying that "the fundamentals of our economy are strong", thinking that Spain's Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is an extremist from Latin America, and Palin calling their campaign a "Palin/McCain" campaign, I'm totally confused. What election are these people in Missouri and Wyoming watching? Give me a break.

Obama/Biden 08

Good news!

McCain/Palin 08! A proven record of reform that puts country over party!

Obama has not demonstrated the experience, humility, servant leadership, relational skills, judgment, courage, stability, integrity, moral center or core values to be president of the United States of America!

As stated before by others, I believe those individuals that do not have land lines and only use their cell phones have not been taken into consideration....

The numbers can't be right! There are TOO MANY voters that no longer use land lines out there....

CNN please start taking this formula into play when putting the numbers out to the American Public.... CNN you could be misleading many Americans!?

Obama/Biden '08

All we have to do is wait another minute and the McCain camp will blame The Obama Camp for the Blue Hens getting beat again.

Mike
Sacramento,Ca

Don't know who you poll. Don't believe them. Common sense tells they're not true – unless you're just polling Republicans.

Polls mean nothing. This speculation means Nothing. If these stupid Journalist or wait These entertainers would actually get out and dig for facts. We as Americans would get the truth. But since Media is controlled by Corporate sponsors Americans will never find out real truth from 24 hour news media. I will wait until November to really care who is winning the election. It as Eward Morrow said 50 years ago TV news would be controlled by the sponsors and not the Journalist.

It is amazing how a liar can run for office and become President of this great nation. Very disappointing.

i think both the mccain and palin campaign is a joke mc cain is senile and palin should use her shooting skills for the war on terror and leave the wolves alone

The color is changing in Northern California.

The silence groups whisper: NObama, Nobama,NObama.

The sound of silence ecos.

We vote McCain not for the "CUTE", but for the great man. Got it? Michelle O.?

Realizing that the Democratic Presidential ticket could lose, I am now gathering the names of corporations, movie stars, celebrities and States that vote for or support Republican candidates. And when the results are in, my family, friends and I will not see movies or visit States or patronize corporations that supported or sponsored the McCain ticket. And in gathering some of the material so far, I now know that Disneyland and Bruce Willis won't be getting my spare change in the years ahead. (Tsk.) And I'm getting ready to see which States we will be traveling to and vacationing in during the next four years. While I'm actively working to support the Obama ticket, and hope I can help to push his current lead over the edge, in viewing how the last election went, I'm fairly pessimistic. I'm hoping for a big change in November and keeping my fingers crossed. I love the work CNN does to discuss all the issues going on now. Thanks,
Susan Tarvin

Here the GOP is again trying to deceive the good people of the state of Ohio and the proud Ohio State's team by taking pot shots at Mr. Biden over his rallying comments to his beloved foot ball team. So what? The current GOP is crying and whining fouls on any chance it can get. Why, for god sake? Where are the proud Reagan Republican with all the good ideas for the country? Why can these good folks tell the current GOP that it is ENOUGH? I voted for Regan TWICE. I can no longer bring myself to vote for any GOP person now. Why do we keep talking about Pig, Lipstick, Paris Hilton, Hollywood, Britney Spears, Football, etc. whereas our citizens in Ohio are losing their homes and their jobs by the thousands...

Canadians were victims of lies and deceit from the Liberals, they got caught, so we voted in Conservatives in the following election, we did not need a 2nd or a 3rd chance, please America, wake up!!!

I just looked at the Gallup Poll at 4:52 Friday evening. Obama is up 5%. I wouldn't pay too much to these polls...JUST VOTE!!!!

I cant wait to watch the debate. Mc Cain is just making me everyday. He just keeps telling lies and acting before he thinks of what should be done.
Ride on OBAMA/BIDEN

This race shouldn't be close, there is only ONE reason why it is.

obama's experts on the economy are better for the nation.

jenny b I agree with you 100% I will go to canada too if mcnuts wins!!!

Everywhere I go, and I travel a lot, I see Obama bumper stickers, t-shirts, and buttons. No one wears a Mccain button or t-shirt, except the people the republicans hand tickets out to at the "town hall" meetings. The networks are inflating the polls to make the election interesting. This race is not close at all. Obama will wiln at least 300 electoral votes...a landslide.

We don't need no stinking polls

People, we all will be shocked, Shocked! come election day. I am a Obama supporter, but he has no chance. He will lose in a landslide because the majority in america just isn't ready to elect a black man.

I find it interesting that all the Obama spam-bots cite polls as Obama's strength in your recent Indiana/Ohio article, but now in this one they don't mean anything.

Well... which is it?

What took you so long....MSNBC's Chuck Todd's map made this prediction eons ago!!

great! elect the dipstick!

It seems that our choice is: one man who is very smart, but not very experienced, vs. a man who is experienced, but not very smart.

It amazes me that John McCain is even this close...however, here in Canada we're keeping the faith that Americans will make the right and smart decision in November and vote for the Obama/Biden team. McCcain/Palin seem like a desperate team, lying their way through this campaign to inflate themselves...the World is awaiting and remains united with the US in HOPE for our future and the future of our children.

~Obama/Biden all the way!~

Donny: At what point do we start calling it the "Palin -Mccain ticket"

Palin has already done that herself! She's ready, all right. Just waiting for the old guy to croak.

CNN seems more interested in keeping the numbers looking close. 100% of the polls show Obama winning Wisconsin!!! Fivethirtyeight.com shows an 80% chance Obama wins Wisconsin. Missouri was never a likely Obama win anyway. This is a misleading and ridiiculous article. Check out fivethirtyeight.com and see why CNN appears to be the last to know of shifts in voting.

Just be careful what you wish for. Look at those who voted for Bush and what did we get? We got poorer and the rich got richer. We got a war we can't get rid of. Lots of people lost their homes and now many are losing their savings and retirements. Come on folks pay attention to the issues.

We have not taken into race as an issue in the election. I believed this will affect the election too.

I love Tony. You are spot on, Dude...

Oh no, this polling every single day is making me dizzy and nauseaus. Can someone tell these media they must stop it because we are all about had it with this nonsense. On Nov. 4 is when the real deal will take place.

If Obama does not win and the country does not change, I will be selling t-shirts saying: Don't blame me, I voted for Obama/Biden! Hopefully I can make enough money to move to Canada where people are actually smart enough to see past lies!

Obama is right where him and Biden would like to be. They did not want to build momentum too early. Now the trend is on Obama Biden side. The polls are for the Media.

Obama Biden have won, and won big

the plan is unfolding day by day and mcCain and his supporter are clinging to polls, While obama is going door to door.

With this weeks wallstreet crash proves, it was like a nail in the c...
to a fail pollicy that McCain voted for 90% of the time.

This week showed a reckless follower, not a leader, not a maverick, just a wanna be.

The game is over.

obama Biden have won

After the flop on wallstreet , who would dare to say they would vote for more of the same. LOL, LOL

We have won

Palin is fizzing out. It may be her voice or her message. She is not a Hillary.

Fascinating to see how you OBummer fans praise polls, CNN, etc. when they have Obama leading... and then talk about how inaccurate they are when he's losing. Grow up.

It's interesting the things I've learned from reading these postings:

1. If you don't vote for Obama it is strictly because of your racism.
2. If you don't vote for Obama you can't possibly own a cell phone.

Who knew???

The news is trying to keep this a tight race as it make them money.

They will be held accountable for their false polls.

Look at what happened to survey usa after they said their polls showed Hillary up by 14 in Indiana.

CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, you will be held accountable for your coverage

The only true source of news right now is Jim lehrer

Bush = McCain
More of the same!!!!!

Why is it that all the fact checks are about what Mccain and Palin say? Gee I wonder, maybe because they don't have a plan so they have to resort to more lies, deceits, and political bashing to win the voters. Mccain also says that Obama is using the recent Market failures for his political campaign, but isn't the economy a major issue in your country? I think it's something to sit down and consider during this presidential race and to come up with a viable solution instead of making rash decisions. Gee, who's known for making rash decisions again? Don't be fooled by the lies and deceit America, please don't be fooled for a third time.

MO has always been Likely GOP.
For real electoral mapping go to 538.com

People, don't be afraid of the polls.
We, the young people, aren't bothering with such useless statistics.
When it matters, we will turn up! McCain and his people can enjoy the lies and deceptions while they last, but they can't fool us.

Obama is our generation's Kennedy. Our parents taught us well: "You can't teach an old dog, new tricks"

We go through this every Friday.

Oh yeah! Watch out for McCain and Palin! At least it looks like America will vote for someone who can actually MAKE a decision instead of just talking about them. Deal with it Dems!

It's so obvious that the corporate media are promoting their McBush Republican extremists wherever, whenever and however they can.

I can't believe the American people are so stupid that in real and unbiased "polls", Barack Obama wouldn't be at least twenty points ahead by now.

Living in PA, I have met very few people who have bought into Obama's speeches. Around here, people want substance, and we haven't see much in Barack. Most people I meet are so tired of it, they are either not voting or voting for McCain. That doesn't bode well for Obama. I honestly don't think PA is 'leaning Obama".

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I adamantly disagree! If anything, in this election cycle, the state polls tend to lag the national results, and there is no reason to believe that randomized national polling would over-sample any of the "safe" states. I've seen lots of cross-tabs on national polls showing–if anything–heavier sampling in the south and midwest.

They need to put Indiana, West Virginia, and North Carolina as "toss up"! CNN, you have had polls that shows we're having a close race in these states, so why do you guys still leave them as "lean McCain"?? And Minnesota and Wisconsin are going for Obama, not toss-up!

Polls are out there saying that and You can't just base it on just one poll! Polls of Indiana even indicate that it's tough race there, so put it on toss-up now because that's not fair!

And Montana should be toss-up! Check it out! It's a dead heat there! and North Dakota should be "lean McCain" because the race is tightening there too.. CNN, you're not doing this right or fair!

I think CNN may be a little hasty in moving the polls. The change in state polling lags the change in national polling by a few weeks. There are polling bounces that follow the conventions hstorically, making them less accurate predictions of the presidential race. Any move due to a convention bounce poll has a very good chance of moving back quickly.

That said, I haven't seen any poll with Obama leading in MO, so I don't know why that was a tossup anyway. I think the Wisconsin move is due to the post convention bounce, so I wouldn't be too worried that Obama will have to put a lot of money into it.

Bottom line is that things are pretty much tied, which (sadly) given the bigot factor means Obama is three or four points behind where he needs to be. I have confidence, though, that public opinion will break his way after he chews up and spits out Old Man McLiar in the debate a week from tonight.

What? How is this possibly right? The Obama Campaign was up by about 7 this morning on another poll!

Missouri hasn't chosen the loser since the 50's....

PUMA DEMOCRATS for McCain!!!

Clinton – 2012

That's because only a handful of us in MO are actually paying attention to what is going on. Most of the REDNECKS that live here are going to vote based on guns nad how purtty Palin is. It is unfortunate that the world has to see MO as the redneck state we are! People in MO wonder why we are always made fun of and looked at in a redneck way, well MO Heres you sign!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

I can't wait till Nov 4th America will be a awe of the turnout for OBAMA !!!!!!!!!

It's kinda sad that Obama and his followers are all secretly hoping for this country's financial ruin, just so he can get into the White House.
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Actually, it's much sadder that McCain and his followers have already caused so much ruin for this country, just so that can get and stay in the White House.

CNN is doing a good job at making Democrats uneasy, it will only serve to make them work harded to see McCain get's less than 40% of the votes!

Interesting... CNN changes Wisconsin from 'leans Obama' to toss up when Wisconsin becomes a statistical tie, but doesn't change Indiana from 'leans McCain' when the same thing happens there (according to CNN's own story!)

Subjective much?

Linda from South Dakota:

"if you could only hear ,, it would matter what they said, not what they looked like,,,,, ITs time someone wakes up and listens to whats being said,"

Agree... statements like
Typical white people
Cling to religion and guns
Above my paygrade
Tire pressure will solve our energy needs
Calling women sweetie or refering to them as a pig
Attacking someones children
Attending a church that preaches hatred
Won't see troops without press
Can't speak without a teleprompter... eh, ah, oh, yea, um, ah , eh, um
Running a campaign is executive experience

I agree... and am not voting for Obama

I have no respect for a woman who would throw her children under the bus for political gain. (So much for "Family Values." I have even less respect for a woman and her husband who would travel all over the United States and not take care of the children they brought into the world.

Fine parenting, fine values. No thank you, those are values I can do without.

CNN will be looking might STUPID on election night. "We did not expect this turnout!" even though registrations are up across the nation and people are paying intense attention. Duh!!

You have to live in florida to know, McCain wins I bet you

Here's the bottom line: to win the White House, McCain has to win Florida AND Virginia AND Ohio AND Indiana AND Wisconsin. If Obama takes just ONE of those FIVE states, it's over.

Food for thought:

Obama is a lawyer. Biden is a lawyer. Most of Obama's friends and his wife are lawyers. Lawyers will do what ever it takes to win a case, no matter whether their clients are guilty or innocent! How many honest lawyers do you know?

Obama says he will raise taxes only on the rich? As a lawyer, he knows that most rich people have lots of lawyers working for them. Lawyers know how to find and use those magical little loop holes to get around paying taxes!
This is why Hollywood elite's Love Obama!

How many honest lawyers do you know?

And if you say you're a lawyer, and don't use loop holes, then you are definately a lawyer, and and expert on LYING! LOL

How come when the polls show that Obama is in the lead all the Dems say what a good tool the polls are but when the race turns in McCain’s favor they all scream that they where never polled and that the system is some how messed up. and you are right the real test will be the 4th of November. Can we all say hi President McCain and Vice President Palin.

This race is all but over. The only chance McCain has to win anything is to win 3 out of Ohio, Florida and Michigan and that is just not going to happen. Obama is up by 5 in Michigan and Ohio and Florida are a dead tie.

Mike, Syracuse NY September 19th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Best news I've heard this week. Bye, Bye, 'bama! Don't let the door hit you on the butt on the way out.
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Uh huh, yeah, whatever, when you and the other ignorant maggots in here who hate on Obama wake up November 5th to hear the announcement of President Obama, I'll be laughing and thinking about your anger, shock, and rage that he won.

Here is MO PUMA is working real hard to move independents and democrats to McCain... simply because we know now that McCain is the best of the two... Hillary was first, McCain second – Obama NEVER!!!

Check out CAUCUSCHEATING.COM

Oh pppplease CNN. Poll are moving the other direction. Your story is at least a week old.

Nice to see this. I have been praying everyday that NObama doesnt win. Maybe things are turning for the good in my beloved country!

Interesting headline, considering that Obama is still ahead.

ONE STATE DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING.
BARACK WILL WIN THIS ELECTION, IF COLOR DOESN'T PLAY AROW IN HERE.
YOU OLD MCCAIN JUST GO TO ARIZONA AND FIGURE OUT WHICH HOUSE YOU WILL SEEP THAT NIGHT.

Polls–smolls. The only thing that matters is Nov 4th. We can't invest too much worry in these intermediary events because we still have many days left until the election in addition to several debates. The polls can swing all they want, what really matters is what happens on Nov 4th.

Certainly Americans can't be stupid enough to elect yet another Republican administration?!

Some VP candidate who follows right in Bush's footsteps by refusing to answer subpoenas – geez, do people ever learn? And then McCain who seems to struggle to remember where Spain is – God!

This race will be close. Interesting how when polls show Obama is ahead, his supporters agree that the polls are right, but when he's behind they cry foul and say polls mean nothing. That shouldn't surprise anyone, though. This is the group that won the nomination, but refused to be graciuos victors, instead taunting and ridiculing Clinton supporters. it's no wonder so many are voting for McCain.

Why doesn't anyone ask Sarah Palin why she would participate in a movement for Alaska to secede from the country?!!!! I want to hear her squirm out of that one! She is a snake and doesn't even want to be a part of this country. McCain picked her as a running mate because he wants to leave Cindy for her like he let his 1st wife for Cindy. This team isn't to be trusted they are both dishonest and wouldn't know loyalty if it smacked them both in the face!!!

At what point do we start calling it the "Palin -Mccain ticket"

This is where it counts Obamabots. The electoral college rules, McCain will wini all of the States... Goodbye Obama.

Who are these pollsters talking to? They certainly aren't talking to any of the 36 million voters for Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton in the primaries. They haven't taken into account the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of new voters who have been signed up. I can't imagine this country would allow another Republican dominated administration to screw us all as they have the past 8 years. Think America!!

Obama for America!!

AMERICA WAKE UP!! Check your voting places now, don't wait until NOv 4th what America is watching with their "EYES WIDE OPEN" Is that if you really want OBAMA to get in office, your going to have to damm near fight like it was life or death. The Republicans are so dirty and they know that McCain is slipping away. Obama can't fight this alone, we all have to make sure everyone is able to vote fairly. You just right this down, I'm telling you its going to be a mess NOV4th. there already reporting 10 key states that polls don't even work nor do they have enough paper ballots, but CNN you waste time BS with Pailn and her husband, get the voting commissioner on CNN Larry King and make him accountable or her about these Polls. Time is running out. CNN get on this. Keeping them honest is BS we need these polls regulated and people need to be able to VOTE. I'm pissed off about it!! Michiagan people are not even allowed to register if under there house that was foreclosed. Get with Americans Get with it. There some much fraud going on and Nov 4th is around the corner.!!!!!

Hello CNN “fact check” the latest available polling on Oregon is from Rasmussen and it puts Obama at +4 not +10.

I've seen messages in this thread written by liberals who are ashamed to be called liberals, so they call themselves "independents."

How can you truly be independent if you only vote for Democrats?

I would like to take the time to reitterate the fact that YOUR POLLS MEAN NOTHING. I don't know who these people are polling and I don't know what kinds of questions that they ask. I do know that Obama will be the next President of The United States of America. Ya dig?
The only reason I speak with such confidence is because the support for Obama is tangible, it's real. I talk to different people on a daily basis campaigning for Obama. It's like preaching to the choir. Everyone I have spoken to (which numbers in the hundreds now) decided to vote for Obama last year. The race for POTUS was determined in Democratic Primaries.
People realize it's not only the person but mostly the party and the platform of ideals they propose and the GOP is in the crapper. Over the past 8 years they have been given unprecedented power and access and have proven that they CANNOT GOVERN!

Telephone polls are not accurate because of thousands of young people have given up land lines for cell phones.

LET US NOT LET OUR ECONOMIC PROBLEMS DISTRACT US FROM
THE PRIMARY CONCERN OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT -THE PRESIDENCY . WE HAVE OVERCOME THE GREAT DEPRESSION OF THE 1930'S THANKS TO AMERICAN HARD WORK AND SACRIFICE.. WE TODAY AS AMERICANS CAN DO NO LESS FOR OUR GREAT COUNTRY.. LETS CUT DOWN ON OUR USES OF ELECTRICITY, GAS , FUEL . DO CARPOOLING, DO GORCERY SHOPPING ONCE A WEEK WFTER CHURCH, OR AFTER WORK . MAKE A RUNNING LIST OF ALL YOUR NEEDS FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK. SAVE COUPONS.. LET US NOT GIVE MORE MONEY TO OPEC WHICH IS NO FRIEND OF OUR COUNTRY. LET US STOP MAKING ETHANOL AND USE NATURAL GAS. CORN SHOULD BE USED FOR FOOD. EUROPE AND THE US SHOULD SELL CORN TO THE ARABS ON AN EXCHANGE BASIS OF ONE BARREL OF CRON FOR A BARREL OF THEIR OIL.

I am scared that Obama is a fascist. Let's not forget his 20 years of devotion to Rev. Wright.

My heart sank a little bit. What is wrong with America? Obama is the best choice for the presidency. I thought that was obvious by now. McCain will do everything in his power to win. He lies during his rally speeches, he lies in his tv ads, he lies to the American people. (Use fact check.org and pay attention to CNN..sheesh) Do you not think he won't lie to us when he is in office with that "I can see Russia from Alaska" goon? I am so ashamed. Is the American public that racist? That gullible?

Palin speaks in tongues... enough said.

An earlier poster said the following:

Maybe we shouldn't be wasting trillions of Dollars on spreading democracy. It's obvious that people are too stupid to be given the right to vote.

I wholeheartedly agree with him and it is astonishing indeed to see how many people who say they will vote for Obama.

RE: rich,,, its time to think with our heads,, not our past,, if you were blind and heard these two canidates,, which one would you vote for?????,if you could only hear ,, it would matter what they said, not what they looked like,,,,, ITs time someone wakes up and listens to whats being said,, mccain flip-flops like crazy,,, he only follows what obama says only to turn it around for his own advantage(mccain),,, my vote is and always has been for obama,, his ideas are good and sincere,,, mccain is justlike bush,, big talk, but when it comes down to it,, he cant do jack chit,,,, remember,, mccain voted with bush on 90% of the issues,, palin is under a major investigation,, plus much more between these two,, never would i vote for someone who cant make his own decisions and has a partner that refuses to cooperate in a investigation,,, theres trouble there big time,, obama/biden.08 and beyond

How come a 5-point lead in Missouri tilts it to "leaning McCain", but a 5-point lead in New Hampshire is still a toss-up?

It doesn't have to be a horse race every time, CNN. We'll still read the news, even if you're not twisting numbers to present a tight race. Thanks anyway.

Is anyone else getting sick of Obama oportunistic posing…It's Monday Morning Quarterbacking at it's best!

These "press conferences", where he comes out wearing a dark suit, surrounded by his "advisers", and then promptly tries to take credit for everything that happened a few minutes ago (in the REAL world). He says that he's been working on his financial plan for "several year"…Really? Then let's see it!!!

THIS GUY IS A FRESHMAN SENATOR!!! No one that has real authority is listening to what he has to say. He looks like a kid trying to look older than he is…

It's kinda sad that Obama and his followers are all secretly hoping for this country's financial ruin, just so he can get into the White House.

The Electoral Map update which counts will be completed by 5 November. Until then, these polls mean little. I think both campaigns agree on that. Polls are 24 hr news channel's way to fill the clock when the stock market is not sinking, hurricanes not destroying, or celebrities aren't toking.

Obama has registered 20,000,000 new voters....Obama will win by 15-20% of the popular vote. The poles fail to show new voters, first time voters and people who only use cell phones....this is the Obama base. The workers, minorities and women voters will remind people of FDR. McCain reminds us of Herbert Hoover!!!!

No, what we don't need is some failed community organizer with crooked friends, rascist ministers, former terrorist co-workers (and good friends), no proven track record (130 present votes and spending most of your first term as senator dreaming about being president don't count), who happens to have a famous talk show host infatuated with him.

Obama gonna fix the economy, make us a safer country, keep us protected, keep us the superpower that we are? You believe that and I've got some land in Arkansas to sell you. Oh, wait, I won't be able to because if Obama becomes president anyone who actually works for a living will be taxed incredibly so we can support those who don't want to work and illegal aliens (Obama's voting base)

Go Obama. Hey, you were somehow down and out just a week or two ago. Lets put McCain and Palin to rest.

A Black Republican for Obama

the truth will make America free .... free of the Repugs ... Obama is still ahead and that is what counts!

Obama and Biden 2008

Missouri belongs to Obama!!!

EVEN CANADIANS KNOW OBAMA SHOULD BE PRESIDENT.

WOW, THAT'S JUST PLAIN SHAMEFUL.

AMERICA LET THAT MAN SHINE LIKE HE IS INTENDED.

STOP MAKING LAME EXCUSES TO VOTE FOR MCSAME.

AND FOR GOD SAKES STOP THE RACISM.

GET OVER IT.

My heart sank a little bit. What is wrong with America? Obama is the best choice for the presidency. I thought that was obvious by now. McCain will do everything in his power to win. He lies during the his rally speeches, he lies in ads, he lies to the American people. Do ou not think he won't lie to us when he is in office with that "I can see Russia from Alaska" goon? I am so ashamed.

WAY TO GO MR. SMITH!

Like I've always said, Americans are the most apathetic, ignorant, whiny, unaware and irresponsible people on the planet.

I live in Florida and was born in Michigan, and feel very confident that both will be McCain.

To put it in real terms, economy is major issue in both and offshore drilling would be a major boon for FL! In MI, real estate and economy are pathetic, my home sold 12 years ago is now worth less today!

Ohio, PA, WI, MN, watch those northern states,

If I had a poll in on hand and John McCain's leadership ability in the other hand, I could buy a cup of coffee. Oh wait, no I would have NOTHING. John McCain complains about the tenor of the campaign and several reports state he is displeased with the dishonesty of his own ads. If he can not control his campaign staff and their "Rovian" attacks that he fell victim to, how will he ever lead a nation?

Dem`s, go to school get educated. All I see is uneducated comments with nothing but rage. Rage = no education!

My heart sank a little bit. What is wrong with America? Obama is the best choice for the presidency. I thought that was obvious by now. McCain will do everything in his power to win. He lies during the his rally speeches, he lies in ads, he lies to the American people. Do ou not think he won't lie to us when he is in office with that "I can see Russia from Alaska" goon? I am so ashamed.

Who in the heck are they polling Conservatives? 4 more years of pain for all of you!

All I can do is laugh!! Yesterday there was a national poll that was on this ticker with Obama ahead a couple of points and all his fans were so happy with their comments. And now today this is released and they are all whining, complaining, crying and saying that polls don't matter. This is so comical. Obama fans are pathetic. You people are just like your Savior Obama....you can't have it both ways.

I think it is nice Obama is ahead in the national polls, but I do not trust pollsters. The GOP had a poll used to say Obama was anti-Jewish. A Gallup ollster said they tweaked to polls to make the race appear closer than it is.

I though that Obama could do it without the base of the party... what's all the wining about... America will loose at the end courtesy of the DNC and Howard Dean.... Thanks DOC!!!

Anyone here ever been POLLED?

I know I haven't!

I am saddened by the state our country is in financially. I am still undecided on my vote for president. My only hope is we will get a true reaction from our candidates on a plan and solution for the dire condition of our economy and nation. This is the time for one of the candidates to rise the office they seek and be a true leader.

"Stupid is as Stupid does." – It seems Forest Gump had more sense than the voters of Wisconsin and other swings states willing to cut their noses to spite their faces!

Unfortunately most of those folks are either caught up in "social politics" or simply too stupid to understand how Repulbicans are pulling the wool over their eyes.

That's unfortunate, because under McCain they will continue to loose their houses, and as the spread between the wealthy (smart Republicans) and the have nots (stupid Republicans) increases they can continue to loose buying power while their couterparts make off with the Kitchen.

WHAT ABOUT PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOTHING BUT A CELLPHONE?

It doesn't matter who is "ahead" in the electoral vote count on September 19th. What matters is what happens on November 4th.

Barack Obama has SEVERAL paths he can take to get to 270.
McCain has only a FEW ways to do it.

Advantage Obama / Biden 08!

CNN you are horrible. Obama has 51% in WI and you put it in "toss up". Obama's up in PA, in IN, tied in OH – according to polls anyway, which I don't believe.

Just trying to stir the pot for ratings. I'm done with CNN

I agree with some of the others I've seen post here - I'm an IT Professional, so I run into a lot of different people in my day to day travels here in Ohio. I have met 2 people in the last 2 months that are McCain supporters. Everyone else can't stand him, including myself. I'm tired of his lies, distortion, and blaming others when things don't go his way (Daily Scandal Palin is worse than he is on that front). I truly feel that Americans are smart enough to elect the better candidate this time around and that the last two terms have taught us something about how important it is to elect the right candidate.

Did anyone read Fact Check today ??
McLiar's ad about energy was just discredited. He said Obama completely opposes nuclear energy. Obama states again in the acceptance speech in Denver his surpport for nuclear power for America.
GOP Bloggers infor McLiar that the ad is false and let him apologise to Obama again like he did on the Lipstick on the pig remark....discredited by the ladies on the view.

Only one week until the first debate. Polls should be pretty static until then.

would you believe a word i said if every word i said was a lie?

If the polls show Indiana as a virtual toss-up why isn't this reflected on the electoral map which still shows it leaning to McCain?

The Truth in Nov 4, 2008 will rise above Lies Deception Distractions and the Eight years of Bush/McCain and Cheney/Palin will be OFF THE ICE!

As we say in HOCKEY!

I guess we can add Wisconsin, Indiana,and Ohio to the list of the most f'd up staets in America, along with Florida and Texas.

How anyone could serioulsy consider voting for McCain, and especially since he chose Palin, is insane. Yet Americans are the most apathetic, ignorant, whiny, unaware and irresponsible people on the planet.

Its about time that CNN made that change. Now, how about Florida & New Mexico? I saw that McCain was leading by 6 points in Florida and I am not too sure about New Mexico but CNN is showing it different. This was shown on MSNBC online on Monday. CNN check that out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rob September 19th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

More proof that libs are flip-flop whiners. What's the first thing you do when you declare yourself a lib? Check your spine at the door.

Right. I am one lib that has enough of a spine to tell you that you are full of crap. You and your ilk have brought this country to it's knees and guess who get's to pay for it. All of us-and that would include "libs". The Republicans have screwed this country up one side and down the other, and I for one have had enough of it.
You are the need the one that needs to grow something.

I don't think we need polls to tell us that Texas will vote for Palin because they like her big hair.

I can not believe that after the last eight years of Republican tyranny and mismanagement, that anyone with a brain would even remotely consider sending anyone from this same inept party back to the White House and Congress. (I guess the exceptions would be all the Bush & Cheney buddies who are now mega-mega millionaires thanks to their corrupt ways in Washington.)

People, people, people.... wake up. If you think the Republicans are going to better this country with the next administration, you only need to sit down and look at your retirement package. We are in serious financial trouble for a multitude of reasons. We need to send the Republican ticket packing. I'm not saying all Democrats are great (send Pelosi packing too) but I think we definitely stand a better chance at improving our country with them right now.

Please, wake up! Take your vote seriously.

The Show Me State, is showing me that they just don't get and so do all the other States that back McShame...... I guess they like living with no jobs or financial security.............How many people in this country don't read what's out there, or listen to the news programs........They only believe what they hear from others or what they see in distorted emails....This election should not be about how you are registered, it's about looking at and listening to all the facts and making a decision based on what will be better for you and your family now and into the future...........I guess some people are just too ignorant and racist to see that a change is needed....................McShame and gal pal Sarah scare the death out of me............they are not going to change anything, it will be more of the last 8 years.........

McCain bounce still has to filter through. Obama only resumed the lead, as shown by national polls, early this week. By mid next week, we will definitely see a greater slant to Obama. Just watch.

Today, Friday, September 19, McCain actually said:
"YESTERDAY, I CALLED FOR THE RESIGNATION OF
CHRISTOPHER COX, THE SEC CHAIRMAN....."

NO, NO, NO, MCCAIN SAID:
"IF I'D BE PRESIDENT, I WOULD FIRE HIM"....

Now, everyone knows the difference between the two terms. How often can McCain continue lying and/or keep changing what he said yesterday. One can no longer believe what McCain says anymore.

Listen! Barack Obama is going to be the next President of the United States. He's going to win this election in a landslide. Voter registration in the new battleground states are overwhelmigly going to go Democrat this year.

Obama/biden 08

Per Five Thirty Eight blog the electoral votes look like this:

Obama-----– 284.8

McCain ------ 253.2

RCP average now Obama +1.9 nationally.

Yes we can!

Gee CNN, you got the Obamabots all hot and bothered with your last story of the election being close in Indiana and Ohio. What are you trying to do now with this story – bring a dose of reality back to the contest? This election is more a repeat of 2004 – The Rasmussen polls which has been spot on for the last 2 presidential elections had Bush/Kerry at 49% – 48% on this day 4 years ago. We all know how that election came out. Today they have McCain/Obama at 48% – 48%. The Obama supports are enthusiasic but the momentum in the electoral college continues to slowly improve for McCain.

Paul, you know what, I don't even want to hear about any poll that puts McCain even a smidgen ahead! If you'd like to why, this is the reason.
To even think that anyone in the US could possibly be voting for McSAME is more of a Nightmare than I can handle! Add that to the current state of the economy which McSame and the Bush Gang brought upon Americans and I can only ascertain that these people supporting McCain are either being paid very well or they need serious psychological help! I mean to vote for the Twin that put their Nation in the worst economic disaster ever seen in decades! How could anyone explainn that rationally?

I doubt I'm the only one who would appreciate CNN not telling us about even the slightest lead he may have on Sept. 19th! Why don't you save the poll numbers and just surprise us on Nov. 4th!

WHY ARE THE POLLS SO CLOSE? AND CNN DO YOU POLL THE SAME PEOPLE DAY AFTER DAY? I HAVE NEVER BEEN POLLED SINCE THE CAMPAIGN STARTED. BUT YET I HAVE ALOT OF REPUBLICAN FRIENDS WHO SAY THEY CALL THEM ALL THE TIME. WHAT THE IS GOING ON HERE? AND CNN HELP GET THE POLLS FIXED IN THE KEY STAYS THAT SHOULD BE THE MAIN CONCERN RIGHT NOW DON'T YOU THINK. I SEE A LOT OF TRICKERY HEADED TOWARDS THIS ELECTION. OBAMA ALL THE WAY AND I THINK MORE PEOPLE ARE FOR OBAMA THEN THE "POLLS" ARE LETTING ON.

These polls do not include first time voters, like me. People are registering to vote democrat in droves. I'm 37 years old and I NEVER voted before. This is my first time and I've never been so excited. I hope Obama wins my state, Missouri.

Stupd american voters is, as stupid american voters does.

I'll get what they deserve – more of their tax money given to rich people like me. Cool.

Why do people think that CNN is skewing their reporting to help McCain? Their reprting comes from the left, as does that of Fox from the right.

Why do people post a response to a question other than the topic listed? Are y'all so hell-bent on being heard, that you can't limit your comments to the subject at hand?

All of the recent polls taken in Pennsylvania have Senators McCain and Obama tied in that state. I wonder how long it takes for CNN to move Pennsylvania into the toss-up category?

Christopher

If Mctraitor should win on electoral votes and lose the popular vote by a couple of million, then maybe once and for all we could get rid of that anachronistic piece of crap called the electoral college, The founding fathers set that up because they didn't trust the american people's judgement. to select the president of the united states. It's about time we reversed that notion.

Nobody knows how CNN Polls always show different numbers and always in favor of Barack. I do not know when CNN pollsters will realize that Barack's support ios dwindling all across the board including here in NY and NJ. Barack, your days are numbered. You used American people's money for your campaign but you did everything wrong. You do not have the expertise to run our country. Period.

Polls will fluctuate but people should pay attention to the percentage of undecideds in the poll. In the primaries the majority of these people went 'safe' and opted to not vote Obama. This is what is potentially alarming. Obama wanted this thing badly........

I still don't believe you, CNN. How many polls have you been right about this year, 1 or 2 out of 100?

Why isn't Indiana a toss-up? Your Poll of Polls shows that to be a dead heat as well.

Once you get out of the cities into rural area's then you get the real americans who will no doubt vote GOP. Sarah Palin has sealed that vote, Obama knew he needed it to win but sidelined Hillary, big mistake. As the titles say this race is neck and neck and i have no idea whose going to win (i certainly wouldnt be as cocky as you are all you obama supporters – there is going to be no landslide for obama if he wins, it will be by the skin of his teeth).

I'm not sure what the rest of Americans see but how can anyone vote for an UNFIT LYING THIEVING ABUSIVE POWER PIMP MY KIDS OUT MOM AND GRANDPA MCSAME...what America do they want...a Fresh new start with an honest Face to represent America or EIGHT MORE YEARS OF George Bush with Palin and McSame McCain...please even this Republican is switching to a winning team...Vote Obama!!!!!

the other jd – your an idiot

Wow. I am astounded by how rabid the Obama supporters are!

I just fail to see what is so special about the guy.

P.S. The Canadians need to butt out. Of course they are going to pull for the policies that are essentially socialism. I dated a Canadian guy once. He was the laziest I had ever met and couldn't even hold a job as a bag boy in a grocery store. Guess that happens when you expect your government to take care of you.

You have to hear this lampoon of Barak Obama

mike-acton.com

Enjoy

I fear that people may not be ready to vote for a black man, even if it means four more years.

SIGH

Give it time. Look for some big swings in the blue direction by this time next week.

Polls are unreliable. It is inherant in their nature, as is the electoral map. Some people are really stupid to believe most of the s–t the McCain campaign comes out with, as well.

I am an independant, not a democrat. Wanted to clear that up for the republican hate-squad.

It's the tale of the tortoise and the hare. Obama is fast and cool. McCain plods along – but he's authentic.

Clearly things are moving in Obama's direction and McCain's campaign is coming apart at the hinges. Why do you in the media insist on trying to make this thing seem closer than it is? What about moving Indiana and North Carolina out of the "lean McCain" column and into "toss-up" status since polls are now showing a dead-heat in both of those states? Let's be fair and honest. By no stretch of the imagination are things moving in McCain's direction.

I knew once Mccain start looking bad, the polls would change. Got to keep up the ratings.

polls yawn yawn!! the only polls that will matter is NOV 4 2008!!

I don't care what the polls say.... All I know is that every single Obama supporter get out there and vote no matter what. Call your friends and family who also support Obama to be sure they get to polls on November 4th. Offer a ride or car pool....do whatever it takes to be sure that vote is cast for Obama/Biden.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY....VOTE EARLY!!!! The problems with the voting machines always seem to happen at the end of the day when most people vote after work. So if you can, go before work and get there early so you are sure your vote gets counted!!!!

Dems, you think this poll is skewed toward Senator McCain? Go to Rasmussen or electoral_vote.com and you'll really get nervous.

Mike, Syracuse NY September 19th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Best news I've heard this week. Bye, Bye, 'bama! Don't let the door hit you on the butt on the way out.

Mike, if this is the best news you've heard all week, you sure have low expectations for your candidate; He is still behind.

Such intelligent discourse by Obama supporters.

On par with a houseplant...

God help us if Palin/McSame wins. It would only reaffirm the belief held by the most of the rest of the world - that we truly are a bunch of idiots.

Polls can be misleading..The only good they really serve is to motivate your base..1000 people polled will not give you an accurate portrait of what this country really thinks..Many people are simply not home, or just don't want to be bothered. So much depends on the outcome of "polls". My feeling is that McCain and Palin are playing well to middle America, where real votes will matter. At this point, Obama does not have the lead he needs in any poll to walk away with a victory. Obama needs to appeal to middle america, he or Joe Biden are not popular in many rural settings. This is fact.

AMERICANS BEWARE: RUSSIA IS ON THE AGGRESSIVE TRACK.
SUPPLYING IRAN WITH ADVANCED LONG RANGE MISSILES.
SUPPLYING VENEZUELA WHOSE DICTATOR IS USING ITS OIL WEALTH TO GET A HUGE ARSENAL OF ALL KINDS OF WEAPONRY FROM RUSSIA ...RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES.
WHY WOULD HUGO CHAVEZ WANT TO ARM ITSELF TO THE TEETH WHEN THERE ARE NO THREATS TO ITS SOVEREIGNTY?
CHAVEZ WILL BE ABLE TO INTIMIDATE ITS NEIGHBORS AND HOLD POWERFUL SWAY OVER ITS NEIGHBORS. THE POINT HERE IS : THESE HAPPENINGS ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO OUR NATIONAL SECURITY AND PEACE IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST..WE ALL KNOW IRAN IS BENT ON BUILDING NUCLEAR WEAPONS.. AMERICANS HAVE TO HAVE A NEW COMMANDER IN CHIEF WITH EXPERIENCE AND JUDGMENT TO FACE UP TO OUR ENEMIES AND WE KNOW WHO THEY ARE.
NATO ALLIES ARE RELUCTANT AND CANNOT LEAD. ONLY OUR GREAT COUNTRY MUST LEAD AND OUR NEW PRESIDENT MUST BE JOHN MCCAIN.

chelle – canadians don't get to vote in US elections so your opinions don't count.

Total baloney! There is no way this thing is even close now that the Republicans have almost thrown us into a Depression. The American people may be gullible, but we ain't total fools. Stop trying to fool us CNN. The party is over for McCain...turn out the lights!

Blogs like these are 90% pro-Obama...and one has to wonder why...probably the average por-Obama knows how to use a computer and has the time to sit in front of a PC and blog away, while the average voter, who votes, doesn't have time to sit in front of a PC to blog...they are busy working to support their family, and probably are older and conservative. I wouldn't be surprised of an upset come November...

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THESE POLLS............. THE QUESTIONS ARE IF YOU KNEW OBAMA WAS CONNECTED TO TERRORIST WOULD YOU VOTE FOR HIM............ I HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT THE QUESTIONS ARE MISLEADING........LIKE I SAID SCIENTIFICALLY SKEWED..................

keep hearing this B.S. about Obama reducing taxes. If the tax burden remains the same, where's the money come from? The 10% making over 250k? Not enough. Under Obama, count on new fee's for every government system like education, transportation, etc. Higher registration fee's, more tolls, registration fee for public schooling, higher taxes on energy, higher taxes on investment and inheritance and sales taxes. Don't be fooled, the government will get what they want from you, either in payroll taxes or what I described above.

AND I WOULD GLADLY PAY THOSE IS IF MEANT SAFER BRIDGES AND ROADS, SCHOOLS THAT WERE EFFECTIVE, AND FUNDING RESOURCES FOR CLEANER ENERGY....... WOULDN'T YOU???

Ok, here is a common line from the Obama-crazed fans when they hear a news like this:

- Polls do not matter much because they go up and down
- The Pollsters call landline only
- CNN is biased etc

This is kind of funny because when Obama was up by nine they were all cheering and saying the polls matter

Obama will win on nov.4. He is the next president of the USA. People will get up very early in the morning and vote for him.
You think people are dumb to vote for McStupid and McLier?
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ABC News' Jennifer Parker reports:

Bill Clinton has largely kept himself out of the public eye since his wife lost the Democratic primary to Barack Obama.

However in a rare television interview tonight, the former president called Republican presidential candidate John McCain "a great man" and praised GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin as an "instinctively effective candidate."

In an interview with CNBC's Maria Bartiromo, Clinton, who has tried to put to rest rumors of tensions between himself and Obama said, "I've never concealed my admiration and affection for Sen. McCain. I think he's a great man.

A ringing endorsement? It wasn't.

Based on recent polling, North Carolina and Indiana should also be moved from "lean McCain" to "toss-up."

Let see after the debates! Oh and did anybody hear McCain speech today? I mean what is wrong with the guy? He has fliped on everything this week. From AIG to the fundamentals of the economy oh and the alphabetical soup (he was against it yesterday) Today he adds MFI (or MIF I can't remember another reason why there are too much of these things) to it. I am trying hard to like the guy but he is INCOMPETENT!

Don't worry,
These numbers will change once again, after Joe Biden devours that Moose with lipstick in a one-sided debate.

Each day, I look forward to hearing what new lies that she will spew out of her mouth.

Mike from Syracuse...YOU ARE SOOOO WRONG BABY...tHe ones leaving are mcsame and the bimbo!!

We ,the american people, want a president with a BRAIN ,vision,ideas and character this time around....Have a nice day.

YES WE CAN!

Yeah! America is smartening up to fluff! McCain/Palin is the ticket to get us out of this mess, and our troops home safely.

Mike, Syracuse, NY,

That is very sad if that is best news you heard for the entire week. I hope things pick up for you next week.

Florida isn't leaning McCain? Whatever. Florida is a toss up, but New Mexico isn't? MSNBC... I mean CNN, your bias is showing.

Including all the traditional RED states becoming tose up. Have you checked lately in GA, Alabama, Indiana? Wonders will never end

Um, why is my state blue on that map? McCain has the lead here in PA, it should be red. Joe Biden said if Obama wins PA, he'll win the White House. Well guess what, he's NOT going to win this state, period. All my HRC now BO folks in this area have been begging for help, meanwhile I've seen McCain/Palin signs go up every day.

PA will go red. So by Biden's account, it's over.

Looking forward to Nov. 4th when the "community organizer" and his thugs go bck to the South Side of Chicago.

MCCAIN/PALIN 2008!!!!!

What about North Carolina and Indiana?

Why are they still red?

They are toss-ups at this point too!

Come on CNN, don't let your desire for high ratings due to a "close" race cloud your ability to report the facts.

What would you expect from CNN?

CNN/FOX separated at birth!

Say it ain't so. America you're fired.

I guess stuttering without your teleprompter has an impact after all...not to mention the absolutely vile race-baiting that he did with that Spanish language ad. The koolaide is wearing off. Heck, even folks in New Jersey are starting to come around.

I guess us lowly bachelor degreed, gun-totin, bible-thumpin, rednecks are smarter and harder to fool than the upper-eastside, latto drinking, berkenstock wearing Harvard grads that are still foaming at the mouth over Sarah Palin having a spot on the ticket when Hillary was snubbed by their savior.

Talk about your misplaced anger...luckily they all have standing appointments with their shrinks where they can get validation for the feelings of resentment and rage. Please, don't miss it this week!

What caused this shift?

Was it the sight of Nancy Pelosi, in front of TV cameras, approving the bailout of Wall Street millionaires and billionaires?

I suppose they can now afford to pay the extra taxes Bidens and Obama want.

Let's see............the Dems help shift trillions from taxpayers into the pockets of the wealthy and then claim they want to help working Americans.

Why didn't they give the money to regular Americans instead?

Trillions of dollars would have bailed out a lot more working Americans than billionaires!

I started, now I will start again!! The Republicans chose their Leader! He's Qualification's is what they see in their Choice. This is Team-Work. This is how you win: "The Super-Bowl"... "Team-Work". That's Government! That's Executive thinking... Ask Bill Gates! A Little Business, that turned into a Giant; in 18yrs...

Obama really has a chance in Florida CNN? suuuuurrrrreeeeeeee.

I think that CNN is trying to make this race appear closer than it really is...just like they did during the primaries. I am like the first poster. Whateva! See ya in November. Put yo' money where yo' vote is.

Then, CNN, by this logic you need to take away Indiana and North Carolina from the "Leans McCain" to the "Toss Up" status as you have shown recent polling to indicate the vote is close in those states as well. The reason NC isn't a toss up is frankly because of one bad poll that can't be correct in the fact that it has McCain with something like a 10 point lead.

These polls, as you've also said, trend BEHIND the national polls...meaning that we are seeing last week's numbers this week, however, which means as the nation has trended Obama, these states will probably start to trend Obama.

funny how the CNN map isn't really close to the NY Times electoral college map....

your polls don't count for squat

OBAMA-BIDEN '08

These polls mean nothing.
Kerry, Gore, Carter all were leading in polls, and what happened?

McCain/Palin

I think that CNN is generating "artificial news" by throwing these poll numbers at us.

1) All polls (both national and state), have a degree of sampling error.
2) We are still somewhat early in the General Election. There have not even been formal debates yet.

3) These polls do not reflect the number of newly registered voters.

The only real poll that counts is in November:

Right! You folks are the "Dewey Wins!" kids, aren't you?

You will eventually catch up with Carl Rove and show that McCain is in the lead for electoral college votes. I realize you hate to recognize that, CNN, since you are in the pocket for Obama.

Um CNN thanks but no thanks on these polls.

Is John McCain actually saying he wants to fix the economic mess that he personally helped create. Phil Gramm is the author of the deregualtion acts for the financial sector and futures commodities that were both signed into law and McCain fully supported both. Those two acts are responsible for the high oil and gas prices and now the financial meltdown on Wall Street. Are you kidding me, who is John McCain? He is acting the Dr. Jeckel and Mr. Hyde.

Since there is a financial crisis, the polls right now will keep changing quite a bit from day to day. After the financial crisis is calmed down, and the debates begin, the polls will be more reasonable. There will be a debate next Friday that will be very important. I think a lot of people will watch the debates. This is still the Obama's race to lose. The financial crisis reminds Americans that they need some changes. If Americans feel comfortable with Obama (young and charismatic, but lack of experiences, and an African American who has different values from many of the swing voters), he will win. But if Americans can not just feel comfortable with Obama, they will choose McCain, a war hero, with values more allied with them. Yes he is a Republican, but these voters think he will be different from Bush.

still waiting to get a poll call on my cell phone.
Guess i'll be waiting awhile......

It will be a big win for Obama. Just wait!

Obama 08

This election shows that one thing is very important for all Americans whether you are a Democrat or Republican and that is to make sure you vote as it looks like every vote this year will make a diffence. That is what makes our country so great no matter how you feel about either canidate, if you don't vote then you are only hurting yourself.

How much does McCain still want to spend in Iraq again?

Someone get Obama some more hair dye... he's starting to look a lot more grey than when this race started.

The real shame is that no matter who wins it's ultimately bad for America. Think of how divided we are as a country with a race this close for the White House when EVERYTHING should lean toward the Democrats.

The losing side will not get over it quickly. There will be a lot of bad blood for quite a while.

McCain is a !!** idiot. Just what we need another one as if Bush isn't enough

Time is on our side. McCain is digging himself into a deep hole full of lies and desperation. This guy is so out of touch. It's time to retire to one of his megahomes with Ms. Cindy.

I find it unbelievable that this race can even be close. I'd like to think that the polls results in the past week show that people are waking up and getting past the "shiny object" effect of Caribou Barbie and starting to focus on the issues. We can only hope that voters will wake up from their Kool-Aid induced coma.

Just say NO to Bush 44.

GO Obama/Biden!!!

Gee, and now all these people who were hootin and hollerin because some report said the false prophet was leading in polls now say that polls mean nothing.

More proof that libs are flip-flop whiners. What's the first thing you do when you declare yourself a lib? Check your spine at the door.

H E ' S--–P O S I T I O N I N G--FO R---A -–R A C E---

TO-–T H E--–W I R E--–B A R E L Y----E D G I N G-- O U T-

O B A M A--B U T---R I G H T---T H E R E !

I'm 59, moderate – Indiana resident and voting for Obama – the smart team.

just the beginning of the end for obama. Socialist liberal like obama will never going to win elections. And the democrats know it. Don’t throw your vote away vote for McCain

It's nice to see CNN continuing its mad media info when it comes to the closeness of this race...Why isn't CNN showing Pennsylvania in Obama's column? There is no way that McCain is going to take the Keystone State. Further, Ohio and Michigan are going to go for Democrats..

I'm really kind of sick of these hour by hour, or even daily, or weekly polls. The only poll that matters is the one taken nationwide on November 4.

Nice try CNN.

Please be responsible.

If it is apparent that the whole country has lost faith in McCain's ability to lead the country, please don't report "gains" for McCain on your fabricated electoral map.

The best thing for the country is not for your ratings to be high due to a "close race" that is a "dead heat".

The best thing for the country is to honestly report the country's declining support for a man who flat out does not understand the economy.

Come on.

As a Canadian, I have to say I just don't get how John McCain can even be close.... You have a man who purports to be a maverick but his record of the last 8 years proves otherwise, he outright lies (not stretches the truth, edits the truth) in his ads, his running mate is an extreme conservative, neither one has a clue about the world – SPAIN!!! RUSSIA!!! IRAN!!! SUNNI!! SHIA!! , neither one is economically knowledgeable, and they keep stealing the Democrats lines.... apparently Republicans have no ideas of their own?

Why oh why would anyone, other than other extremists, vote for them? If the Rev Wright (who actually has some extremely wonderful speeches as well as invective ones) was controversial for Obama, why isn't Sarah Palin held up to the same standard? Her pastor's views, and her views, are just extreme.....

Truth and reality doesn't matter! Keep up the good work!

so Obama is up and Obama is down
and McCain is down and McCain is up
let's see how things shake out in November.

The one question I have is why does Sarah Palin hate America? She supports the Alaska Seccession movement.

How about you go ahead and move Florida, Ohio, Virginia, and New Hampshire over to McCain too. This election is going to fall on one state, Colorado, and that is only if Obama wins Pennsylvania.

experience is always a factor and nobama doesnt have it, plus he

didnt show 'good judgement' when he voted present many times

on issues that affect the american people

Hmm, look at the map. Looks like the normal, decent Americans aren't fooled by Obama and Biden and all of their hate speech and lies.

HEY CNN:

WHAT KIND OF MISLEADING, WACKO POLLS ARE YOU PUTTING OUT THERE TODAY?

THIS IS LIKE THE 3RD ONE TODAY TO PLAY PIN-BALL WITH OUR BRAINS SOME MORE?

OBAMA WON. ALL SAID AND DONE.

I keep hearing this B.S. about Obama reducing taxes. If the tax burden remains the same, where's the money come from? The 10% making over 250k? Not enough. Under Obama, count on new fee's for every government system like education, transportation, etc. Higher registration fee's, more tolls, registration fee for public schooling, higher taxes on energy, higher taxes on investment and inheritance and sales taxes. Don't be fooled, the government will get what they want from you, either in payroll taxes or what I described above.

As for Wall Street, Public companies need to have Federal insurance to protect the people from their business decisions good or bad. The gov. needs to start a fund with this $ to support future bailouts and change the attitude of greed to morality.

Barack is still in the lead...and by the way...

Indiana? Virginia? How can these possibly be so close? They used to be ruby red, you wouldn't even be talking about them in previous elections.

the ball is in Johnny's court, and Sarah Baracuda won't be able to bail him out.

McCain the experienced one should be way ahead of Obama; he's barely hanging on!!! Gove me a break pollsters- Skewed polls is what you're good for!

Go Obama!

I live in Missouri. I am not ready to give up on Obama winning in Missouri. I think the polls have this one wrong.

This doesn't really have to do with this article but I would appreciate it being posted anyway.

I had complained a lot about CNN and other media outlets not doing their job which is informing us of the truth and I am happy to see that CNN is now adding a bunch of fact checks to the ticker. Thank you for finally giving us fact checks on the daily things the campaigns say.

Considering recent polling and the current trend, I think it would be much more accurate to move Indiana and North Carolina from leaning McCain to toss-up. Why don't they do that?

Close race. Obama is never going to win. I wish he would, but those are the facts. It all comes down to the youth vote, and they never seem to show on election day. Get ready for four more years of crazy knee-jerk decisions, gestapo rhetoric and war.

Best news I've heard this week. Bye, Bye, 'bama! Don't let the door hit you on the butt on the way out.

How is it that Fox news is able to report that McCain leading Obama by 14 on the electoral map? Why is no one challenging them on this? Or at least reveal how their numbers are not creditable.

I just heard Biden speak in VA. His message was powerful. He just ripped the socks off John McCain. He said some things to women that I have not even heard spoken by Hillary Clinton. Obama is always presidential in his speeches, but women need to hear Biden. He just went hard on McCain and Palin. The story that is missing in this whole news cycle is: Why Biden makes McCain so uncomfortable? I am in DC, and I still have not figured it out. I know there is something there, but I can’t put my finger on it. Even still, if you watch McCain closely, the signs are there.
McCain claims he would fire Christopher Cox, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Committee. Yet, McCain won’t even fire his economic advisor Phil Gramm. The real man who created policies which contributed greatly to this recent Economic Meltdown. Unbelievable! Maverick or Mouse, or pathological liar?
McCain has nothing on the Economy. We already know that Palin has nothing to offer. We watched that sad ABC and even sadder Fox interview this week. Obama made a real quality pick, when he selected Biden and everyone has forgotten that. Biden may not have gotten a lot of primary votes, but Palin didn’t ever run. She knew she wasn’t ready. Biden may very well be the most qualified of all the candidates.

Predictions predictions predictions!!!

If the rate at which Obama is going down , after actual DEBATES, Obama will be in negative lead, that means losing ( just clarification) . Obama is popular and will win Popular vote and I waould like him to, because he can give great SPEACHES but the actuals which counts , the ELECTORAL VOTES, Obama will lose.

the only poll that matters is the one on 11/4///
I have been a voter since I was 18 ( 54 now) and no one has ever called me for a poll...these mean nothing...and all that anyone is doing by posting these on a daily, almost hourly basis is fooling the voters.

Obama has to be concerned that so many traditional blue states are so close.

Go MCCAIN/PALIN!

Obama's the new candidate on the block, given that fact he's doing outstanding but these announcers would never ever communicate that fact!

Oabam for President!

I am so confused by this electoral map. All things considering, I don't think that a map would change so dramatically or drastically from one side to another overnight.
I can understand trends but to so forcefully move one state from probable to leaning in one fell swoop just don't measure up.
I've read and heard that many states were using less then reputable pollsters who weighed their polls one way or another depending upon their preferences, if this is so, I wonder what poll information and data CNN has used to shift their electoral map?

How come CNN polls never match with any of the other polls- I just saw a poll released today on Pollster.com that also uses composite polling that had Obama ahead in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota?
Who knows these polls are so unreliable anyway- but everyone has different numbers.

he can have those two states, but ohio and indiana gonna determine the election, maybe the american people need to wake up, unless its still a race issue.

This article states that national polls are made up mainly from respondents from large states, such as California,Texas and New York. Since CA and NY are largely democratic and large portions of Texas have been out of contact since Ike, could Obama's rise in the polls be artificial???

The debates will show America that OldMcSame and moose stew aren't ready for this!

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How is these folks coming up with these polls nobody ever ask me to take a polls these news network are lying ...Obama going to win by a lanslide watch and see.. Obama staff are out in full force.

Obama/Biden 08

THIS BULLCRAP!

These polls are purposefully skewed to giev the imperession that McCain has an edge because the reality is that McCain is losing ground quickly, day by day!!!

This is NOT A CLOSE RACE BY ANY MEANS!

Go Obama!

Maybe we shouldn't be wasting trillions of Dollars on spreading democracy. It's obvious that people are too stupid to be given the right to vote.

By the end of October Obama will win 400 electoral votes!

I find it amazing that people are saying Obama is politicizing the economic crisis. The only people talking about it going to help him in the election are the talking heads on TV. Obama has NEVER said such a thing, and people are putting words in his mouth.

Anyone running for office can be accused of this if they speak at all on the issue. For Mccain to SAY that Obama is Politicizing this IS politicizing the ISSUE. This guy is so dishonest, and praying that the American people will be stupid and not see through this.

Polls mean nothing to me simply because I've received a few calls from pollsters who get deliberate false answers from me regarding my choice of candidate, etc. The reason? To prove that polls are unscientific and therefore do not paint an accurate picture of what the country is really thinking.

You should also remove Indiana from lean McCain to toss-up. The race is very tight there.

Whatever!! See you on November 4.