CNN

"Did 95 Democrats derail bailout just to keep Obama ahead in polls?"

If they did, they sure got a lot of help from the hundred or so Republicans who voted it down with them.

Guess they wanted the Dems to win in November too?

Anyone notice the realtime vote ratings on CNN? The debate may have been a tie, but i counted one or two negetive dips for Obama, yet McCain had fifteen to sixteen dips.

I think McCain has soured his own grapes and has a long uphill battle on his hands. But don't count him out, if older voters go with him he could still win.

Then again, it could be like any Congressional vote, the fence riders just sitting there until it looks like one or the other will win and then they fall that way.

Here is hoping that Thursday night shows us the real VP canidates, not some airbrushed, rote memory, canned answers.

48 – 43 = 5.

The fact that the Obamabots didn't read the article is representative of the reasons why Obama is leading in the polls. No one supporting this lunatic has bothered to read about him.

Sorry I did not know we were voting on the debate..

Tuesday, September 30
National Gallup Tracking Obama 49, McCain 43 Obama +6
National Rasmussen Tracking Obama 51, McCain 45 Obama +6
National Hotline/FD Tracking Obama 47, McCain 41 Obama +6

AND even the crazy biased "batteground" poll (created by Republicans when Mccain started to lose) shows today:

National GW/Battleground Tracking Obama 48, McCain 46 Obama +2

If the polls haven't changed, and Obama isn't CREAMING McCain by 15 points at this point (we're still within a three-point margin of error), then it's game over: McCain will win handily.

John McCain comes across as a mean spirited, arrogant man who now needs to just go away......nobody has any respect for him with his less than "honorable" self.
Even some Republicans can see him for what he really is now......that is a good thing......we need them to vote for Barack Obama.....a man with new vision who will take this country forward for all Americans.
John McCain is of the old school and we now have a NEW TEACHER in town.....someone who who really cares for average American and not just the rich, fat cats!!!!
November can't come quick enough for me, lets get rid of this useless Republican party and start the New Year with a fresh start and REAL LEADERSHIP with OBAMA./BIDEN 08.

McCain is just a silly old fart who thinks he knows what's going on. The only thing keeping him even an inch in the game right now is Washington itself. It WANTS him to be president, so they can all continue their little deregulated rat race. If it were up to me (and probably most of my fellow dems) obama would already be in oval office.

Analysist said before the debate that Obama needed to go into election day up by at least 8 points to guarantee against hidden racism. He appears to be in trouble given that yardstick.

This race is far from over and the one who demonstrates leadership with respect to the financial crisis will win in my opinion. Right now they have both struck out!

I still hold out hope for MCCAIN. If you people would do the friggin' math you would see that all this economic blow up is centered around the politics of the 90's, which if you remember was a DEM President. John McCain came out 4 years ago and warned about Fannie & Freddie to no avail. HE IS A TRUE MAVERICK AND WILL BE A GREAT PRESIDENT if he just gets the chance. How anybody could vote against him is beyond me but I guess the "golden one" has you under a spell or something.

I see my comment is still awaiting moderation.....let me ask, do you have to say something good about Democrats or Obama to actually have a comment posted. If so, its not right to make people lie. Free speech........ post my previous comment or you are just staling my god given right as an AMERICAN.

John McCain is my hero. I love him so much. I pray that he is president so I don't have to lose my tv and radio shows. I can't get a real job. No one will hire me because I'm such a loser.

Yikes...this country is really in a sad situation. From the economy to its choices of nominees for President and Vice President. We have Obama, a young 'celebrity senator' who has little or no track record...who has talked a good game, but hasn't proven a thing...and a running mate who likes to shoot off his mouth. On the other side, we have a older guy who has been around the block many, many times...appears to be in good health, but who knows...and a running mate who is as unproven as the guy running for President on the other ticket. Is the best we could come up with? It doesn't surprise me that the polls are this close...in the end, as some of the 'experts' have stated, this will probably be decided by the undecided voter who goes to the poll not sure of who they will vote for until they go and hit the ballot – and decide to go with the guy who has experience.

About all that John can do is to have his spies at Obama's campaign immediately phone in every idea Obama comes up with so that John can call it his idea.

The latest Rasmussen poll Obama-51, McCain-46

Gallup has Obama – 49, McCain-43

Zogby is clearly under Republican control, so I don't look at it.

The other combo polls have about the same spread.

It's Obama's to lose at this point, Palin is too much a joke to make any difference, and McCain keeps shooting himself in the foot.

Everything is set up to favor the Republicans. They continue to think this time they can still win with snide, sneering, nasty, viscious attacks. Guess what?? It's not working this time. McGrandpa and McBushmeat killer ought to do what they do best and stop creating a mess for the new President Obama/VPBiden. I think they should do a cavity search on Moosemuncher before her debate with Biden to make sure no one is coaching her on a tiny microphone hidden away. Whaddaya think, would they do that?? You Betcha.

On the campaign trail, Gov. Sarah Palin jokes about listening to Sen. Joe Biden's speeches since she was in second grade. In a just-released CBS News segment, Katie Couric asks if that isn't an odd thing to say given her own running mate's age.

Said Palin: "Oh no, it's nothing negative at all. He's got a lot of experience and just stating the fact there, that we've been hearing his speeches for all these years. So he's got a tremendous amount of experience and, you know, I'm the new energy, the new face, the new ideas and he's got the experience based on many many years in the Senate and voters are gonna have a choice there of what it is that they want in these next four years."

WOW! is all I can say. Thanks for proving Obama's case Gov. Palin.

If McCain would have used the brain in his head and picked a qualified running mate, he might have been able to pull this off, but his choice shows poor judgement and the American people see this. I am suprised Obama doesnt have more of a lead though.

The foreign policy debate was supposed to be John McCain's big triumph over Obama.

The fact that it wasn't gives Obama a big advantage moving into the upcoming debates.

To use a sports analogy, it's like the two teams are tied one game each in the playoffs, but now the series moves from McCain's home court to Obama's.

Exactly Pk!

Dear Sarah Bell,

You must be an old crazy woman democrat.

NO, CHUCK:

133 OF REPUBLICANS DERAILED THE BAILOUT, TO KEEP MCCAIN AT A DISAVANTAGE!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

Wow, sounds like a bunch of moron's on this chat site. If you don't know how to read you shouldn't leave a comment, it says 48-43 point lead! It's stupid people like you that are flushing our country down the toilet! Oh, did you cash your welfare check yet or the one your parent's sent to pay your bills? Obama is bringing taxes on everybody and I for one can't afford it. I'm tired of paying for you ignorant, unemployed, spoiled, self-indulgent, uninformed losers!

Obama is the next Kerry/Gore.

I cannot wait to vote . I may spend the night at the polls just so I can place my vote first. I am sick of this crap. McNut and his pitbull are really scrapping the bottom of the barrel with their antics.

Yeah for Obama!!!! McCain has just been caught in his lies. This is no laughing matter if McCain wins. We will be in worst shape than what we are now. He chose Palin thinking she would boost things for him but instead she made it worst. Like David Letterman said he needs to check his metamucil and if he is suspending things now by lying there is no telling what he will do in the White House. But we aren't going to let that happen because we are registering people here in Ohio in record numbers. The race isn't looking good for McCain either. Don't let him fool you.

IF OBAMA WAS ALL WHITE HE WOULD BE MUCH HIGHER IN THE POLL"S. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH AMERICA ?PLEASE AMERICA LET"S TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK WE HAVE ALOT OF WORK TO DO.

CNN's poll of poll. Who do you believe. Who does CNN poll. Nothing but African Americans or flip flop Democrats who wouldn't know a qualified politician if they saw one. Please don't give me any more poll of polls. If we believed in CNN giving out the truth then there would be no need to go to the polls come November. Just let Obama walk on into the White House and let's get our misery over with. Let America fall as it surely is going to. We have not had but One solid President since Harry S. Truman and I certainly don't see one in the near future.

John McCain is a dangerous man!!!! If the american people make the same mistake again (like w/Bush) we will all be in bad shape. I respect him as a man, but I don't respect him as a politician. This man will do anything to get elected. I don't trust his temperment.

I am anxiously waiting for Thursday night. All old Joe has to do is state his viewpoints on the topics and stand back and watch the pit bull self destruct.

Unfortunately for Obama independents rarely swing toward liberals.., and the undecides still have enough votes to decide this election.

It seems like top gun McCain is top none!!! However, CNN I must dissagree with you, something did change and it is the Electorial count which now has Obama +40!!!!

The polls do not poll new voters what about newly registered voters?

Oh but Thursdays debate will.

Of course If it goes on.

Obama did some good repeateing his polished lines feed to him. McCain kept him painted in a corner.

The polls only say what CNN and other Democratic favoring news media want them to say.

Go ahead, keep trying to sway votes to the man who wants to send major money over to Africa.

Read his website, Obama wants to send more money over to under privledged countries in the face of our country going into depression.

My poll will speak its voice on Nov 4th,,,,,

MCCain/Palin

It's beyond me how Obama can only have a 5 point lead considering the meltdown of McLame and Caribou Barbie. Every day brings new comedy as they out-do themselves, but it would be tragic for the country if voters continue to blindly follow the Republican line.

I just hope that come November 4th, that rational independent voters turn out in force to prevent a tragedy from occurring.

Just say NO to Bush 44 and Caribou Barbie.

Go Obama/Biden!!!

Obama is "ahead" because no one is pinning him down on anything. He lies, panders, is vague and he gets away with it. no one seems to care. McCain's failings are front and center in the news. Obama's are simply ignored, and few voters actually put the time in to research it – they just do what the loudest pundit says.

If you vote for someone who is lying to you, you will get a liar in office.

Vote Green Party instead of corporate suits.

Um, "Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-43 percent" is pretty straight forward, even if the "Straight Talk Express" isn't.

Reading the article I see 48 to 43% that is a 5 point lead

Please, the polls don't take into account all the newly registered voters. Obama is going to crush McCain. McCain / Palin can take their lies and sick politics back to Alaska.

Obama / Biden '08

Hard core republicans will always see evil in anything left of right. McCain could be replaced with a door knob and will still get 35% of the vote.

BREAKING NEWS
One of the most liberal media outlets conducted a "poll" of the most liberal polls and claims "Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-45 percent." Obama supporters blame John McCain.

CNN is working HARD to keep the facade that this race is close....

is that why he is gaining in N.Carolina and Virginia?? Can you explain that?

McCain/Palin ticket is a circus act. These folks could care less about the economy theyre clueless ont he subject matter. The ecomony and McCains pockets are fundamentally strong as far as he's concerned. Elitist!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Palin's idea of foreign affairs travel is any trip outside of Alaska, including to any of the lower 48 where she can order pizza for her family instead of blubber.

ahhhh....1 day closer to ending this mccain stain. GOBAMA!

IT IS TIME FOR THE AMERICA TO WAKE UP, DIGEST PREJUDICE AND WORK THINGS OUT.
OBAMA 2008

Come on CNN get with it!!!

"In a new CNN poll of polls consisting of surveys conducted entirely after the first presidential debate, Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-43 percent."

Oboma knows nothing about foreign affairs.

PK – It doesn't "favor McCain"...McCain favors it...i.e., he just likes it better, that's all. Obama will win again. It just won't convince all the racists and conservatives already voting for McCain to vote for him, because they'd vote Republican if you put a toad on the ticket before they'd vote black or liberal.

I suppose if most viewers were democrats, republican voters werent interested in what McCain has to say so they didnt bother to watch. The lowest numbers were in his home state.

Come Thursday night, the race is over.

Mark my words...Obama will be up by 10 points this time next week. Palin will destroy any chance the ticket has on Thursday night.

This is good news for Obama. The race NEEDS TO STAY CLOSE to keep people motivated to VOTE! A BIG lead for Obama could lead to apathy in the Democatic ranks which would be the kiss of death.

I can't wait until they have a debate focusing on economics....
Did someone say "deregulate"?

Chuck, it was the 133 Republicans (2/3 of the Party) that derailed the bailout (rescue) because even they know Obama is the better candidate!. Obama/Biden 08!!!!

I don't have to watch debates to inform me about the dire straits our country is in. I can see that after 8 years of republican RULE! the USA has been subjected to the likes of very selfish people. The Reagan deregulation binge has decimated industry after industry. McCain sounds like a broken record talking about our spending, and earmarks. How much does the Bush/Mccain war cost? Anyone thinking of voting republican may want to check their medical coverage to see if self destructive behavior is covered. Oh, i forgot medical insurance is one of those socialistic schemes that rough, tough republicans scoff at.

The VP debate will be a game clincher or breaker for both teams. If sarah does well, or doesn't give any responses like she did with katie couric, she can put the polls in motion like she did at the RNC. If biden tears her apart that the polls will likely reflect in obamas favor. The thing we must acknowledge is that Both Sarah and Barrack will need on the job training but which is more dangerous, a learn as you go President or Vice President.

GObama!

Yes we can!

God bless America!

I felt Obama won! McCain bored me... what was up with the little stories...he wasted more time wanting to tell little stories of his past... I wanted answers for today.... and most of them I got totally lost on and had to ask myself if he even answered the question or just wasted 10 minutes.

The only poll that matters is when we vote on November 4 and we put our "X" beside the name of the candidate that we have chosen to vote for. The CNN poll of polls mean absolutely nothing. Its whoever goes out there to vote that matters and then we will have a true polling because we are now actually voting for our candidate. We can say we are voting for someone but when go to mark that "X" that's when it counts. So please lets stop all these unnecessary polling now and just get to the issues on hand.

People pretty much have made up their minds on who to vote for by now. Of course if Palin completely tanks on Thursday night we may see another small uptick in Obama's numbers.

Barring anything major and or McCain finally getting a clue this looks like the numbers we'll see through Nov 4th.

Why is it that when a fact check is run on what McCain/Palin has said it comes back as lie or misleading? I think they should close shop.

It is amazing that a man who can't even look at his opponent in the debate, scowls, and repeats himself again and again, has over 40% of the vote.

Palin is hurting Mccain, she needs to drop out, or better yet, stay in, so we are ensured a win....

Obama 08

The last deabte between Obama and McCain is on the economy and Obama will annihilate McCain. He and his campaign will be TOAST!

Could a Ticker Producer update this post to clarify the findings.

Is it a 5 point lead? Or are the results 48 – 45 percent?

Thank you.

Obama held his own and did well. Coming across as knowledgeable in Economics and Foreign Policy.

The Palin train wreck is coming this Thursday, after that the key will be for people to come out and VOTE.

We alll know what will happen if the election is mysteriously close, we've seen that before.

Obama 08

I am not surprised the liberals at CNN can't subtract. It's amazing how stupid some of the people at this news oulet are. 48-45 is a three point lead. Not to mention that the polls are weighted based on pollsters expectations. Another joke.

Since neither of the candidates offer specific answers to specific questions, I don't think the debates will change anyone's minds. As far as the VP debate, why has the Debate Commission allowed the McCain camp to get their request to limit responses cut down to 2 minutes. Again, a format set up to favor the Republicans? Is the committee bipartisan? If so, rules should remain the same, not be changed.

The only thing people really get out of debates, is how Presidential the candidate is. Does he stay calm, does he stay on point, does he address the issues that are being discussed or ramble off on another subject, what's his body language saying.

Yes indeed, Mr. McCain does favour the town hall format – although I'm not sure why. If I were in the audience and he kept saying "my friends" with that horrible little grin of his, I'd throw my popcorn at him!
He isn't the audience's friend for pete's sake. As for Sarah Palin's debate with Joe Biden....is it possible she is playing stupid and then is going to wallop Joe??? Or is she really that lacking in basic knowledge of government, economics, and foreign policy??? What exactly did John McCain and his staff ask her about during the vetting process?

McCain's communication style was condescending, rude with an outright my-way-or-the-highway attitude. I know who I want negotiating with other world leaders. McCain has no skills to help us towards diplomacy with other nations.

Debates have always struck me a staged, rehearsed skits. They come off as a badly acted highschool play. There needs to be questions asked from the audience, a spur-of-the-moment type of question, without any rehearsing by the candidates beforehand.

No wonder the debates don't change opinions. Debates are just showpieces for the politicians.

Two things I have to point out.

First, Palin is again making cracks about Biden's age. Is she kidding, or is she truly as stupid as she seems? Picking on Biden, when he's 7 years younger than your Presidential candidate?

Secondly, McCain has released a new ad calling Obama a hypocrite. He cut off the first part of Obama's sentence to parse what he needed in order to make this claim. The McCain/Palin/GOP campaign is a lying, sleazy, distasteful farce.

Obama looked presidential and gave intelligent answers regarding the future.
McCain acted like an angry old man that is out of touch and mainly talked about the past.

Obama won the debate by a landslide!

McCain favors a town-hall type format. The format is not set up to favor him. And yes, 48-45 is, I think, a 3 pt lead. Lehman's last CEO must have written this article. Or was it the Bear Stearns CEO??

I did learn one thing, McCain's temper has not improved, he is still in a bad mood. He reminds me of my grandfather he always had a scowl on his face.

I think the American people are coming around to see the that McCain is not a staple person. He does things that don't make sense. If he wanted to put a woman as his running mate there are plenty of Republican woman that he could have picked who are 10 times better then Sarah. This is not a joke when someone pick their VP to run on the ticket with them, they need to make sure that they can take over in an emergency. She was not a good move for his campagin.

John McCain is such a loveable little guy. He's obviously out of touch; not to mention he doesn't play fair. What would you expect from a guy who could stand next to his opponent for 97 minutes and not look him in the eyes like a real man, while he (McCain) was telling blatant lies to the people of our country.

I pray that the good citizens of the greatest country in the world are smarter than John Mccain things we are.

He needs to stop with the "Country First" bit. If he really cared as much for the country as he says, then he would stop lying to us.

Did you guys hire George W. Bush to do your math or something? The man may have to use his fingers and toes, but he would probably come up with better math than the bozos that wrote this article.

The point of the article seems to be that McCain did NOT gain any ground witht the first debate and I am not surprised. I think that the deabtes are basically shows, I remember in 2004, Kerry seemed to win all 3 debates and it was meaningless. At this point, September 30th, I thik the vast majority of people have made up their minds who they are going to vote for, unless something huge happens people are going to stick with their candidate

THE 3AM PHONE CALL CAME IN AND JOHN MCBUSH/MCSAME ROLLED OVER AND DIDN'T PICK IT UP.

Palin will come out fine if she gets the questions ahead of time. Then the McSame campaign can give her talking points. I thought she said she was a Pit bull, looks more like a chiwawa especially when she is allowing McCain to talk for her in interviews. But please don't under estimate her. For all you know she is playing a Jessica Simpson in the interviews and might just do fine on "D" day.

48-45 is obamanomics. also at least McCain has enough guts to try and help and fix this screwed up economy rather than Obama sitting back and doing crap. As for Palin why don't the jounalists dig into Biden family. oh i'm sorry it dorsn't work for the Obama idiots

48-45? A 5 point lead? Could this be why we are in an economic crisis? Whose numeric sense is this?

"Did 95 Democrats derail bailout just to keep Obama ahead in polls?"

Yes, but so did 133 Republicans.

Don't worry McCain.....Bush/Cheney Inc. will order a new 9/11 or Gulf of Tonkin-style "incident", blame it on Iran, and use fear to stampede people into voting for you as they used fear to control us after 9/11 and Paulson's $700 billion ransom letter to America.

WITH LESS THAN 34 DAYS PENDING/ POLLSTER TAKING SURVEY ON THE STREETS, AND RESULTS WITH ANY TRICK TO CHEAT , THE REAL, RELIABLE , ANSWERS ARE THAT THEY BELIEVE THE COUNTRY OUGHT TO BE GOVERNED BY LEADERS LIKE THE PALIN- MC CAIN TICKET. ONLY 34 DAYS ARE PENDING//////

October 2nd is going to be WORST day of McCain's life ......
October 7th is gonna be the final nail in the coffin .. for McCain's Campaign

McCain is just too old to be elected president. He would be the oldest president ever elected if he wins. His mind is not as agile as it use to be.
I thought McCain would have made a good president in 2000 but that did not happen and I will not support a man for president that is 72 years old. I am 73 and I know what age does to the body and mind.

They say the next debate favors McCain because it is a town hall format.....and The Maverick prides himself on his ability to shine in that setting because he is the "Straight Talk Express"....we'll see. The big question now is whether McCain's team can pre-program enough answers in Palin's head for Thursday night's debate.

"Did 95 Democrats derail bailout just to keep Obama ahead in polls?"

Chuck: How many of republicans voted in favor.
2/3 Dems voted in favor.
2/3 Repubs voted AGAINST.

Do the math. Don't be a Palin.

NEVER IN THE HISTORY OF THIS NATION

HAVE WE HAD SUCH SLEAZY MORONS

IN OFFICE, THAT SOLD THIS NATION'S

FUTURE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERS.AND

ALL ARE WORKING FOR THE MCSENILE CAMPAIGN.

AMERICA VOTES FOR MCBUSH, & WE WILL GET THE

OTHER HALF OF WHAT WE ARE ALREADY GETTING.

Whoever wrote this article seems to be confused???

There's more than 2 people running CNN. Try throwing some Nader supporters into your analysis. Yeah, that's right...he's killing the Republicans this time, not the Democrats.

Americans must be the most stubborn people in the world.

I can't believe there are that many stupid people. People who would select a hot headed underachiever and his VP/weather girl over brilliance and experience combined with brilliance. Those people are either solidly racist or unbelievably dense. 48-45? Are 45% OF THE PEOPLE REALLY DOING THAT WELL?

Did you guys hire George Bush to do your math? The man would have to use his fingers and toes, but he would probably come out with better math than the bozos that wrote this article did.

Anyone besides me wonder why the majority of the debates take place in Republican states? 1st debate in Mississippi, VP debate in Missouri, 2nd debate in Tennesse, and only the 3rd one is in New York. Why don't they have the debate in swing states, so that neither candidate has a home court advantage?

check your math CNN. Either way, I'm glad.

WHICH IS IT THE POST SAYS 5 POINT LEAD BUT THE NUMBERS ARE 48 – 45???

DOES ANYONE PROOFREAD THESE POSTS??

HIRE PALIN SHE IS A JOURNALIST AND IN 5 WEEKS SHE SHOULD FREE!

CNN, you had stopped for a while, but here you go again not giving Senator Obama any credit. Who manages your polls? Leslie Sanchez and Candy Crowley?

48-45 is a 3 point lead, well within the margin of error, or is this a typing error? Any way, NO Obama. McCain '12 Hillary Clinton 2012.

Obama holds an 8 point lead on the USA/Gallup poll!
No offense CNN but Gallup looks more reliable to me! -:D

The number is a type. It should read 48-43 in favor of Obama.

this is to funny to see MCCAIN/PALIN will win come on people America is not this dumb. I can not wait to see all you Obamanites go down in the dust, I just can't believe their is actually people out there that believe he will win, come on get real

That's too bad that Republicans aren't paying attention. They might learn something.

I would have to disagree with the tagline of this post. It actually showed that Sen. McCain is a bitter old guard wardog republican who is condescending and sometimes confused. It also showed that although Sen. Obama is a younger, less experienced politician he demonstrated his ability to act as a Statesman. Sen Obama realizes that you cannot demonstrate diplomacy and be a world leader with a "Shoot first" mentality.

This old man is past his prime.

The longer this campaign goes on the worse he looks.

Even Caribou Barbie isn't enough to save this sorry team.

what else did he invent

and as McCain continues to lose his critical thinking skills and what is left of his integrity, I imagine those percentages will decrease for him.
truly, it is sad how he is handling it all. what the heck happened to him?

MCCAIN WILL WIN -HES WHITE.SORRY DEMS.

if you go back and look at the tape Obama killed Mcain on every subject, McCain goes off on his little story telling to catch the people, he should write books he is good at story telling.

Obama won that debate

P.S. there is going to be a slaughter on thursday, the Palin slaughter

"Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-45 percent." C'mon, CNN, which is it? Can anybody there do simple arithmetic? Either it's a 5-point lead and the percentages are wrong, or the percentages are right and it's a 3-point lead. Meanwhile, your "poll of polls" feature says it's 47-43 Obama, a 4-point lead. I see this sloppy indifference all the time on your website and have started going elsewhere for information I can believe.

EEEWWWW...........

First he stole CHANGE slogan, then GET IT slogan..... Now McCain suggested that FDIC increase the insurance to 250,000: this is what Obama proposed.

Should not he acknowledge Obama?

Obama is an idiot agreeing to McCain in the debate. If he does it again, I am voting Nader. McCain always play dirty politics trying to belittle Obama and Obama tries to be nice. hello, this is politics.

NOW MCCAIN HAS TO ACCOMPANY PALIN TO HER INTERVIEWS, DID YOU SEE THAT WITH KATIE COURIC? PEOPLE WAKE UP, THIS IS A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No, did not!!
ONCE AGAIN SHOWS THAT OBAMA IS A JUST A GOOD SPEAKER AND VERY , VERY MANIPULATIVE!
HE HAD LEARNED HIS LEASON GOOD. HE KNOW WHAT WE WANT TO HEAR!

MCMAIN , DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO PLAY THIS GAIM, HE IS JUST TO MUCH AMERICAN!

Mccain Got His @ss Handed To Him At The Debate! It Reminded Me Of Someone Getting Slapped In The Face With A Glove And Being Challenged To A Duel! The Guy That Got Slapped Looks Away Unable To Look At His Opponent In The Eyes For Fear Of Another Slap!

Troopergate news:

A key witness (facing perjury charges if she lies) just admitted that Sarah and Todd Palin DIRECTLY put pressure on her to deny a worker's compensation claim made by Wooten.

Not good for Governor Palin.

I sure would like a VP debate question about abuse of power.

CHUCK...

DID 133 REPUBLICANS VOTE "AGAINST" THE BAIL OUT, AND THEIR PRESIDENT, AND THEIR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE ??

Of course the debate didnt change the polls, THE INTERVIEW SARAH DID WITH KATIE CHANGED IT ALL!!!! LOL!

How many think the debate last week cemented in the image of a deranged McCain? Who wants our foreign policy, our fireside chats, our nation's good news and bad to be presented by this leering, grunting, snapping barker? Is this the image of an America we've been needing? Really??

The debate didn't change nothing for McCain because HE WAS A MAD MAN!

This article is not true. Polls showed Obama winning the debate, with most results at about 50 percent to 38 percent. How is that even?

I believe more than ever young voters will come out in record numbers for Obama. All these polls are of "likely" voters, which means people over the age of 35. Unless something dramatic happens in the next few weeks Obama will easily win this election.

The US needs a president who can think outside the box the old guy simply cannot, you cannot teach an old dog new tricks, that is why he is comparing Palin to Bill, how can you compare someone who went to a community college and resided in the country side with a Yale graduate. Obama is a 21st century leader MacCold is a 19th century moron.

Hey Obama is already 1/3 there. He may now just see the light and switch to the Republican ideology, I guess 2/3 is better than none. Bill & Hillary already have!!!

Please explain how the town hall format favors McCain when Obama has always held these imtimate meetings with people? Ohhh and he manages not to lie during either.

The bailout was brought down by Democrats to make sure ECONOMY tohayware and people vote for OBAMA. This was all Political stunt by OBAMA and team. People need to wake up. They just wanted to make sure McCain gets hurt by this.

Don't be fooled by erratic Pelosi and no use Reid

Chuck: Did large number republicans vote no to ensure McCains defeat? Hmmmm...the most conservative right wing house members led the defeat and they have never been big supporters of McCain...

No, did not!!
ONCE AGAIN SHOWS THAT OBAMA IS A JUST A GOOD SPEAKER AND VERY , VERY MANIPULATIVE!
HE HAD LEARNED HIS LEASON GOOD. HE KNOW WHAT WE WANT TO HEAR!

MCMAIN , DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO PLAY THIS GAIM, HE IS JUST TO MUCH AMERICAN!

Rob Crawford asks, "How is 48-45 a 5-pt lead? Palinomics?"

The answer is no. It's the new "Obama Caucus Math."

jeff.................now that's funny

Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-45 percent.

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That is only a three point lead. I would say your math skills need a bailout at this point.

I think the VP debate is what will shake up the campaigns...I don't think Palin can hold her own against Biden...well, I think she can do the feisty thing but not the intelligent, well spoken, and on top of the issues at hand.

My big concern is that when Biden out-debates her, the McCain camp will say he was mean, a bully, condescending and/or a big old sexist. I worry that Biden really can't win for losing.

Obama won the debate.........he even appeared more presidential.

48 for Obama –45 for McCain - that's 3 points-
He needs more than that kind of lead-
People won't pull the lever for him in a lot of cases-like they couldn't agansy Hillary down the stretch-
He couldn't close it-
This concerns me-
He's got to double that lead or its still going to be a toss up–

Yeah Chuck, so did 2/3 of the Republicans.

Goof.

AMERICANS ARE SOMETIMES A LITTLE SLOW,

BUT THEY DO COME AROUND. MCSENILE

IS BY FAR SLEAZIER THAN BUSH & DUMBER

THAN ANYONE EVER THOUGHT HE COULD BE.

WE HAVE HIM TO THANK AS MUCH AS WE HAVE

BUSH FOR THE GREAT SHAPE WE ARE IN. ALL THE

TRICKERY THE SCUM BAG CAN COME UP WITH WILL

NOT HELP GET HIM ELECTED. WE ARE HURTING BIG &

WE KNOW WHO TO THANK FOR ALL THE CRAP WE ARE IN.

I was quite taken aback by McCain's obvious refusal to look at Obama. He just looked so angry and frustrated. I have always backed Obama...but was still surprised at McCain's actions.

Hurry up and get this thing over

Obama/Biden 08
Change we can believe in!!

I have an announcement....

THOSE OF YOU WHO VOTED FOR BUSH......

ARE HEREBY "DIS QUALIFIED" FROM PARTICIPATING IN FUTURE

POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS.

Thank you.

I think it's important to remember that many of the people running this blog and website, like Palin, have degrees in communications or journalism. This is most evident when you see math like 48 to 45 is a 5 point lead. Obviously someone called Palin and asked her to do the calculations for them.

The lead is actually 8 Points people 50-42! You need to wake up Repugs and realize your candidate spends 90% of his time talking about Obama! Palin spends 90% of the time talking about Obama..if fact those two could write a book about him long after Obama is in the White House. Ever notice how Obama spends 90% of his time talking about US!!! WE ARE THE IMPORTANTANT ONES!!! Obama is the one who coined the word 'Main Street", Obama is the one who coined the word "Change"......it was not McCain! In fact has your candidate come up with anything original yet? he follows Bush around like a puppy....he picks Palin NOT BECAUSE OF HER POLITICS but because he is trying to pander women and steal that vote. if Hillary was Obama's VP she would not even be on his ticket...... wake up copy cats..and come up with some original ideas and maybe stop being so negative and talking more about US might help him...not what Obama will do bad but what McCain can do good.....

the debate showed the different temperments, it showed McCain is extremely petty and it showed he can name drop............

I still do not understand WHY McCain EVEN has a following!???

Obamabots, looks like the market rebounded today. You may not get your hand outs after all.

But then again Mr and Mrs. Clause (Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi) will probably find a way to get you more stuff you can't afford.

It's that darn fuzzy math again... stupid pollsters

My personal barometer is counting how many bumper stickers I see for each candidate on my commute every morning. As far as I can tell, Obama is up about 800%. And the few McCain supporters I do see usually have the sticker taped to the inside of the rear window. Now that's what I call commitment!

Why does the media feel that McCain has to do something to change the race – it is the verdict of the American People, so it be. There is nothing to change.

The person who is fit and qualified will win the race – Obama08

Total BS. CNN cherry-picks the polls it uses to make the race look close. Every single other poll I've looked at...pollster, realclearpolitics, gallup, etc., shows a widening of the gap in Obama's favor, with a slight tightening of the gap show on gallup today. Whether it's because of the debate or McCain's total nonsense in regard to the bailout bill, who knows, but the trend is still Obama pulling ahead...go ahead and prove it to yourselves by doing some surfing.

Thursday is going to be delicious.

Palin is hurting Mccain, she needs to drop out, or better yet, stay in, so we are ensured a win

Obama 08

John McCain showed in the debates that he couldn't care less about the middle income worker.

I've lost any respect I once held for Senator McCain. The man I voted for in the 2000 primary is long gone.

McCain held his own in the debate–neither candidate answered specific questions with definite answers. Wall Street has rebounded some today–why do we need the so called bail out ...Obama has already made a mint off Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

I am a true Democrat. There is nothing John McCain or the Republicans can say or do to convince me to switch to the Republican Party. I don't agree with the Republican's philosopy or worldview. For me, there is not enough diversity in the Republican Party. While the democratic party is not perfect, they appear to be more welcoming of diverse groups.

Obama has really made the grade.

Anyone who gets elected president because of the backing of their party will not turn their back on their own party once elected. Vote for the party, not the candidates. That's just my opinion anyway.

two debates that seem to favor McCain in some form or another... A debate on Foreign policy, supposed to be McCain's strong suit. And now a Town Hall style debate, a format that McCain is more at ease with. When do the training wheels come off for the McCain campaign?

I'm no mathmatologist, but I'm pretty sure 48-45 does not equal 5. Might want to proof read your blog entries before you post them??

Looks like there is a typo. The lead is 48-43, not 48-45.

it's 48-43 CNN...fix please!

Seriously. Just the fact that you think a 48-45 is a five point lead shows how stupid some of the folks at CNN are becoming. I know it's hard because you've have to dumb down recently when dealing with the phenomenon that is Sarah Palin, but come on. We still expect some intelligence in your reporting.

It's puzzling to me that more Democrats than Republicans watched the debate. Or is it just that more Americans are Democrats these days? I understand enrollment is up for Democrats.

McSame is a joke, he is trying everything to fool American people, the guy is a joke, too much politics first while he is talking about country first. Palin on thursday has to perform very well although that still won't be enough to convince people otherwise because she is really underqualified, on job training VP.

politics...

No worries... It is soon that McCain camp will come up with a story that they either made up or totally exaggerated to divert the course from talking about serious issues and genuine disagreements to something nasty because they know that they stand zero chance to win otherwise. We are not that stupid. I am a registered Republican, voted two- term for Bush (Yes, I admit!) but ENOUGH already! Not this year. If a generic democrat were running this year, I don’t think I could have been able to stomach any of them but this Obama guy is making me something I couldn’t have imagined doing... voting for a democrat!

I don't understand how the townhall favors McCain when he said bomb, bomb, Iran song and troops will remain in Iraq for over 100 years. He also talked about bringing the draft back at a townhall. These gaffes don't appear to favor McCain in townhalls. Just a thought.

I MEANT Nancy always addresses them IN A PARTISAN WAY and she knows nothing ABOUT bi-partisanship

ummmm......CNN, YA'LL ARE DOING FUZZY MATH.

HERE'S THE REAL POLL:
100%-OBAMA

0% -McLIAR

I am amazed that 43% still support McCain. He is not even viewed as a leader by his own party. The congressional republicans put their own election ahead of America by voting against the bail out against the wishes of Bush, McCain and Boehner.

Obama proed that he has a good grasp of foreign policy–that means he won the debate!!

48-45 is a five point lead.....must have jethro bodine doing the cyphering...LOL
Obama made McCain look old and out of touch. Which he is.
The fact that mcCain would not look at Obama when he answered was to me a very telling thing..it was either because he is not capable of lying and looking someone in the eye...or other reasons...

I saw the Katie Couric interview of McCain and Palin together.

IS THAT PATHETIC?
McCain is shielding Palin from press. He answered question directed to Palin.
What will Palin do if god forbid something happens to McCain while being a president.

Now I am a FIRM anti-McCain. Pro Obama, don't know.

ummm, CNN, you said "5-point lead" and then said it was "48 to 45." Which one is it?

If I proofread as poorly as you people do, I'd get fired.

Obama Is Ahead In A Fox News Poll! If That Doesnt Spell Doom For Mccain Then Nothing Will! When Fox News Says Obama Is Winning Them Its Over For Mccain! Obama Beat Mccain On His Own Turf And Now The Polls Are Showing It!

Hmm. CNN certainly has some problems with the Ticker. Last week, they misquoted the CO poll. Now, Rob is right – how is 48-45 = 5? RealClearPolitics.com has Obama up by 5.1, so I'll go with that.

I can't wait for Thursday's train wreck!

What amazes me is that this race is so close. WAKE UP AMERICA!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

How can the race be this close? Where are the McCain supporters getting their information–Glenn Beck????

STUPID!

Somebody tell these people who did the polls
to learn how to add and subtract.

Obama new President for United Stated of America
Go Obama Go!!!

which will happen first: America elects its first african-american president, or an under-qualified female VP becomes president when the oldest-ever elected president becomes unable to perform the duties of office?

is obama a metro?
i know michelle is a dominat!

Barack Obama is leading in North Carolina (that's right, North Carolina) as well as Virginia.

Barack is also tied in Indiana, Florida and Ohio. If McCain can't win those states, he has not chance at all.

Obama vs Palin in 2012?

"Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-45 percent"

Fabulous math, CNN. Keep up the good work!

Why? Find out and let us know. Obama should be atleast 20% points ahead of McCain.

Last time I checked (and let me grab a calculator to verify) a 48-45 margin is not a 5-point lead for Obama.

Interesting,

After Friday's debate, my Mom, Dad (both Republican) and two friends (both Independant) and In-laws (1 PUMA, and 1 Republican) all of whom said that it was clear to them that Obama is the only choice. McCain's anger, demenor, and NOT looking at Obama during the debate turned all but one of them off; my Father-in-law.

Great way to keep the race tight for your ratings though, but the majority of American people aren't stupid.

"Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-45 percent"

Gotta fix your math.

Senator McCain easily won the debate on every point. Come to find out, (thanks to President Clinton), the Democrats are at fault for the whole economic mess.

I think CNN need to do another poll ASAP. After this huge performance John McCain did, showing how he can manage his Repub, this the outcome was dissmal. Poor leadership on John's part. I know Obama is well ahead in the polls now after that no-vote from the republicans. And that frightening interview with his running VP, Sarah Palin. I only hope this stupid interview doesn't stop running till election day, Nov. 4th. I am frightened.

Thursday's VP debate will be the final nail in the McPalin campaign. Let's get to Nov. 4 already and put these John and Sarah out of OUR misery!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!

You say, "Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-45 percent." Don't you guys check your math? 48 minus 45 equals *three*, not *five*.

Can you please review your numbers and let us know what the correct answer is?

"...Obama hold a 5 point lead, 48-45" over Mccain. Really?

The only way McCain could win is if Obama suddenly becomes an old, crazy white Republican.

Since when is 48-45 "a 5 point lead"? Which of these figures is incorrect?!

after listening to mccain's constant lies and unending stunts, who in their right mind will vote for the King of Drama? Idiots.

what do you expect? the media discovered that mccain was running as a hated republican.

they want OBAMA, the freshman senator with no experience.

it must be white guilt!

the country loses no matter what.
senators are NOT qualified to be president.
we will have a trainee in the white house jan, 20th.
the citizens lose. wolf blitzer chose the candidates.

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A GAME CHANGE IF THOSE

WHO ELECTED BUSH WERE NOT DEAD SET IN

DESTROYING WHAT IS LEFT OF OUR ECONOMY

& COUNTRY. MCSENILE IS AN ANGRY, IGNORANT

OUT OF HIS MIND OLD BIGOT, WHO DIDEN'T

HAVE THE DECENCY TO LOOK OBAMA IN THE EYE.

IS THAT THE BEHAVIOR OF AN INTELLIGENT,

HONORABLE, DECENT MAN ?

ANS: NO, HELL NO !!!

Shut up Phil, it didn't change you, you already were voting for Obama, admit it.

All that debate did was to show that Obama had a good command of foreign policy and the other issues and that McCain is a bitter, angry, self-absorbed old man.

His constant references to what happend 20, 30, 40 years ago just reminded everyone how old he is. His refusing to look directly into the camera or at Obama when addressing him showed his arrogance, anger and that he is a man who flys off the handle on a moment's notice.

He lied repeatedly and Obama was a fool for not calling him on every single one rather than letting the moderator proceed.

John McCain used to be admired, considered a role model, and a man of morals and principles. Now he is seen for what he truly is, an angry, bitter, pathetic, old man with old ideas.

Very sad.

by by math 48-45 is a 3 point lead , not 5 points....I'm sure CNN's Obama cheerleading team WISHES it were 5 points...but at least use the correct math when reporting the "news"

I've seen numerous polls and they tend to have drifted upwards for Obama. Now some of that may be because of McCain's gross funbling of the economy.

48-45 isn't a 5 point lead. So which is it?

Next time John, you might wanna try the coherency approach and avoid the angry old man faces. You came off like a non-sequitor angry old grampa upset at the Bingo results.

"Obama holds a 5 point lead 48-45 percent" With this kind of math, no wonder your country is in economic trouble.

48 to 45 is not a 5 point lead...CNN who rights this stuff, Barack Obama.

Did 95 Democrats derail bailout just to keep Obama ahead in polls?

CNN you need to relook at your "poll or polls" if the election was called today Obama would win in a landslide!

Obama has had a lot of town halls....not sure why you all keep saying that style favors McCain...its not the style, its the substance, and based on that nothing is favoring McCain this election year!

No, they solidified Senator Obama’s lead so that’s a change. Obama 08 for Economic prosperity! And for PEACE!!!

48-45...yeah that sounds like a five point lead...the best political team on television? Maybe. The best math team on television? Not so much.

No, but after this mess is sorted (this week hopefully) people will start looking into how utterly useless the Dems in congress really are. Nancy Pelosi is the biggest waste of space and after her stupid comments before the vote i actually wouldnt let her speak. This needs to be done in the nicest possible way so that the american people understand that washington is working for them. the house GOP say that this is how Nancy always addresses them and she knows nothing about bi-partisanship

Look for McCain to go back to what he does best, step up his lies and attacks on Obama, making even more ridiculus claims. That is the only thing he has going for him at this point. However, one thing that could change the dynamics of the race is that he ask Sarah to step down (angering Evangelicals) and choose the Mitt wit to take her place.

Good...I hope Mcwhatever continues to fall. He's not worthy.

Mr. McCain seemed bitter and angry during the debate. War with Russia, War with Iran, keep fighting in Iraq. The USA needs a president not a warrior!

Since this debate had a low viewer rating, it tells me that people are not interested in what Obama has to say. You can beat down and degrade John McCain all you want, but at the end of the election, John McCain will be POTUS. Wait and see that this election is by the voters, not the liberal Obama-butt kissing MSM.

Free Sarah!

The current polls should make CNN and MSNBC very happy. Oh yes, and those who want free pizza every day, every Friday off with pay, and a consistent 8% return on your investment every year.

No offense, I'm a Barack supporter but your figures don't add up. If it's 48-45, its +3 for Senator Obama, not +5. If it really is +5, then it would be 48-43.

You might want to correct that.

Get ready for McCain to pull one of his stunts. Wait for it ....

No, but after this mess is sorted (this week hopefully) people will start looking into how utterly useless the Dems in congress really are. Nancy Pelosi is the biggest waste of space and after her stupid comments before the vote i actually wouldnt let her speak. This needs to be done in the nicest possible way so that the american people understand that washington is working for them. the house GOP say that this is how Nancy always addresses them and she knows nothing but bi-partisanship

Many of the polls show undecideds shifting to Obama. I think your reporting needs to be a little more thorough.

You mean the base wasn't energized? or re-energized or polarized.
How about paralyzed? stigmatized? C'mon we need base stories. base, base, base.

How is 48-45 a 5-point lead?

Anyone else notice that McCain didn't even have the guts to look Obama in the eye? He knows he has sacraficed all of his honor and integrity in a pathetic attempt to become president. Its been very sad to watch.

It's the beginning of the end for McCain/Palin.

This debate was supposed to be McCain's strength. It wasn't! He looked like a tired, old man.

Palin doesn't know any Supreme Court cases other than Roe v. Wade.

She thinks dinosaurs were on earth thousands, not millions of years ago.

She said thanks for the money to the bridge to nowhere.

Looking forward to seeing her debate on Thursday!

48-45 % is a 3 point lead you morons

"Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-45 percent." ... I want to subscribe to this mathematical journal.

It's not the debate that changed things, it was McCain unpredictable behavior. Throughout all of this Obama has been calm and responsible, and that's what we saw Friday night.

Excuse me-how is 48 to 45 a five point lead? Your polls have also been out of line with more recent ones suggesting Obama's lead is growing.
Who gathered these results? John King, the McPain man, probably.

Related topic...the photo caption for the CNN Political Ticker posting showing Senator Obama talking to President Bush could be...

"Mr. President I got a call from Sarah Palin saying something about wanting to use her lifeline. Do you know how I can reach her?"

"Well Senator my understanding is she is at debate camp studying and is not to be disturbed by anyone...especially by journalists."

Umm, 48-45 is a 5 point lead?

The debate in my opinion was won by Sen. Obama. The polls may not show a boost because he right people aren't being polled. Everyone I've spoken to thinks Obama won and thought McLame was childish because he couldn't even look Sen. Obama in the face.

48-45=3

It's pretty obvious that Bill Clinton would like Obama to lose so that Hillary could run in 4 years.

The Clintons are not known for their ability to play fair

He needs to be at 52% for it to really matter...i wonder...do they make enough calls to hold the number or if they made more would be get to 52%?

Can we get a breakdown of how these polls work so we can know if there is merit??

"Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-45 percent."
Those numbers don't look right.

To date, everything McCain has done to "shake up the race", has been cynical, deceptive and grand-standing. I am afraid that he will do something really crazy.

The man is simply not stable. He is cornered and desperate.

McCain: "Me First"

The failure of his Mighty Mouse routine is the nail in the coffin for this campaign. He flew in to save washington, and instead created more chaos.

ONE NATION

"Obama holds a 5-point lead over McCain, 48-45 percent"

New math, right?

Palin's fist has been drawing my attention

causing me to wonder

probably represents insecurity

Mccain is an idiot, a liar, and it's going to be downright scary if he somehow wins with sarah palin, the model reporter and then mayor of a town that has less people than probably my college campus...

well go figure.

48-45 is not a 5 point lead

Obama knocked mccain out no questions asked. Everything Mccain voted on war was wrong and everything mccain voted on economy was wrong mccain is wrong all his life

It changed me. Showed me the real McCain. Arrogant, disrespectful, angry, irritated and old.

How is 48-45 a 5-pt lead? Palinomics?

Good, all is right with the world. Now if Sarah would just keep talking the poll will be even higher in Barack's favor.

Thanks for picking her McCain, what a gift that keeps on giving.

Obama/Biden 08

I don't see how anyone could really "win" a debate..they aren't scoring any points since the answers are matters of personal knowledge and debate...

People pretty much know who they are going to vote for by now and for those that don't, these debates should be a chance for the candidate to speak to them directly..whether or not they answer your questions is a personal opinion....

The VP debate on Thursday will seal the deal. No way Palin can hold her own against Biden.

why is the format set up to favor McCain?