Comments on: Electoral Map Update: McCain gains

By: Eleanor

Eleanor — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:23:31 +0000

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!!!!

By: Mike T. Vaughn

Mike T. Vaughn — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:21:23 +0000

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

By: shawn atlanta

shawn atlanta — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:21:08 +0000

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.

By: David

David — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:20:59 +0000

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

By: white independant in small town uSA

white independant in small town uSA — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:19:16 +0000

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.

By: frank

frank — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:18:34 +0000

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

By: jaye

jaye — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:17:45 +0000

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

By: Patrick, Fairfield, CA

Patrick, Fairfield, CA — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:17:00 +0000

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!

By: Political junkee

Political junkee — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:16:28 +0000

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.

By: daniel mccarthy

daniel mccarthy — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:16:24 +0000

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.

By: Mil

Mil — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:15:15 +0000

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.

By: Dentri

Dentri — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:15:01 +0000

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

By: Swing vote

Swing vote — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:14:29 +0000

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

By: jaye

jaye — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:14:22 +0000

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.

By: Mindscape

Mindscape — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:14:09 +0000

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

By: Concerned Voter

Concerned Voter — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:13:19 +0000

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.

By: DONT TRUST YOU

DONT TRUST YOU — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:12:59 +0000

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

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:12:59 +0000

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.

By: veronica

veronica — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:12:43 +0000

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

By: Griff

Griff — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:11:59 +0000

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!

By: Karen - Missouri

Karen - Missouri — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:11:30 +0000

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.

By: Shari, NY

Shari, NY — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:11:11 +0000

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!

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:35 +0000

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

By: really

really — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:18 +0000

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

By: GREG CHARLOTTE NC

GREG CHARLOTTE NC — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:16 +0000

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

By: Jann, Denver CO

Jann, Denver CO — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:11 +0000

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.

By: beevee

beevee — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:04 +0000

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.

By: Melly

Melly — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:04 +0000

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

By: Franky

Franky — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:09:53 +0000

"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!!!!!!!

By: Ermi Tano

Ermi Tano — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:09:48 +0000

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.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:09:00 +0000

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!!!

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:08:40 +0000

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.

By: Baze

Baze — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:08:30 +0000

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

ONE NATION

By: BROOKLYN

BROOKLYN — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:08:08 +0000

Obama completely lost my vote...

He is clearly not ready to Govern our Nation.

By: GREG CHARLOTTE NC

GREG CHARLOTTE NC — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:07:53 +0000

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

By: Joshua College Station Texas

Joshua College Station Texas — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:07:22 +0000

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.

By: Michael Shea

Michael Shea — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:07:19 +0000

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.

By: mitchell

mitchell — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:07:15 +0000

bad polls.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:07:15 +0000

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

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:07:09 +0000

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

By: miami hurricane

miami hurricane — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:07:07 +0000

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.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:06:56 +0000

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...

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:06:54 +0000

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?

By: john from PA

john from PA — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:06:47 +0000

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

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:06:25 +0000

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!!!

By: Terry, Lakeland Florida

Terry, Lakeland Florida — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:06:24 +0000

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?

By: topspark

topspark — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:05:50 +0000

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.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:05:43 +0000

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.

By: GREG CHARLOTTE NC

GREG CHARLOTTE NC — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:05:30 +0000

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

By: jo mama

jo mama — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:05:18 +0000

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.