October 1, 2008
Posted: October 1st, 2008 12:55 PM ET
New state polls show Obama with clear leads.
New state polls show Obama with clear leads.

(CNN) – New polls released Wednesday morning suggest the race for the White House could be breaking for Barack Obama in three key battleground states.

Just-released Quinnipiac University surveys show Obama with wide leads in Pennsylvania and Ohio, as well as Florida - the showdown state in the 2000 presidential race where John McCain has had held an advantage for most of the summer.

The latest poll results are bad news for McCain as Election Day inches closer and just may be the clearest sign yet the nation's ongoing financial crisis is taking its toll on the Arizona senator's candidacy.

"It is virtually impossible for McCain to win the White House without Florida and Ohio," CNN Senior Political Researcher Alan Silverleib said. "The financial crisis is playing right into Obama's message of change, and putting the GOP on the defensive all across the electoral map."

Election Center: Check out CNN's electoral map breakdown

Quinnipiac's new survey in Pennsylvania shows Obama with a stunning 14 point-lead over McCain, 54-39 percent. Averaging that survey with other recent Pennsylvania polls, the latest CNN poll of polls there shows a 10-point lead for Obama in the state that only voted for John Kerry by a 2-point margin in 2004. Several polls released earlier this month in Pennsylvania suggested Obama's lead there was in the mid single digits.

A new Quinnipiac Ohio poll also released Wednesday morning shows Obama leading McCain by 8 points there. CNN does not have enough recent polling in Ohio for a poll of polls, but several surveys released earlier this month before the extent of the financial crisis became clear showed the two presidential candidates tied there.

A new Quinnipiac Florida poll also shows big gains for Obama, with the Illinois senator now holding an 8 point lead, 51 to 43 percent. There is also not enough recent polling in Florida to conduct a poll of polls there, though a survey from ARG earlier this week showed Obama with a statistically insignificant 1-point lead.

CNN/Time Magazine/Opinion Research Corporation will release new state polls out of Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia later Wednesday!

Filed under: Barack Obama • Florida • John McCain • Ohio • Pennsylvania


j_steinbeck from Toronto   October 1st, 2008 11:57 am ET

americans are not that stupid as McShame thought they were.
His latest stunt with Palin did nothing but displayed how limited his intellectual abilities are.

Go Obama! Go Biden!

SV   October 1st, 2008 11:57 am ET

CHANGE IS GOING TO COME, HOLD ON AMERICAN

( OBAMA BIDEN 2008 )

Enlightened Voter   October 1st, 2008 11:57 am ET

For all those that are actually thinking of voting mccain even though you know that Obama would be better for the country in ALL ways, remember this " The fundamentals of the economy are strong," spoken by your candidate mccain one week before this latest economic disaster.

Abby   October 1st, 2008 11:57 am ET

I think this means that Senator Obama won the debate.

Hoosier Full of Hope   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

I keep hoping to see Indiana in these types of articles, as a 'red state' that Obama turns his way...

Lisa in Phx   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

McCain is only up by 7 here in AZ..... Is'nt that news worthy?

Watermann   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

Well, don`t know how much CNN considers Real Clear Politics as serious and respected source, but almost all figures there are "blue".
for a couple of days. May be that Americans finally don`t like two "Joe Six Packs" in the White House. Congratulations

P.S. At the end, I am still afraid that the "race issue" is still below the skin and in the soul of ordinary Americans.

Eric   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

Three things to be scared of, Obama's supporters. First, with that big of a lead, work is needed to make sure all the voters will show up on election day. Second, expect the GOPs to do everything, like they did in Ohio, to block new voters to register or scare away voters. Finally, we will have to endure four weeks of racist attacks on Omama from all the fake bloggers who are getting paid by McCain's campaign. Now that the lead is opening, their only possibility is to attack relentlessly and scare away voters. They already admitted it. It won't be pretty.

Obama08   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

RCP count without No Toss Up States: Obtama – 348; McCain – 190.

Keep talking Palin!

Ex-Republican for Obama   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

Got Hope?

Hey all, if you support Obama, this doesn't mean jack. We gotta show up to make it a reality. If you are young, if you are for Barack Obama, then these numbers are only a reality if EACH of you shows up at the booth Nov 4th.

The time is now, we are who we have been waiting for!

Gebeorge Napalotino   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

I didn't know that there is a "moderator". It is very good that CNN does that because of all the efforts to manipulate public opinion that are out there.

tai   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

We're getting more ppl to go to pennsylvania to organize and work for obama. We hope thats ok with mccain and the republicans seeing their dislike for community organizers. We cant get comfortable here, we need to work as if we're 10 points down.

NO McSame/Pa-clueless-lin

Ted   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

Given our foreign policy standing and our economy in crisis, we need to elect he smart guy. Not McBush – we've tried that and it doesn't work. The less said about Palin the better.

Good Sign!   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

I am happy about this...but we all know these polls can be wrong...so I am waiting on Nov 4th!

Anonymous   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

This site is in the tank for Obama. Cnn CNBC all are the same. They never report what really is going on. McCain will win in Ohio and in Florida because the people of these two states are smarter than to fall for Obama's words.

America is coming around   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

America is coming around we need true leadership in this country and Senator Obama and Senator Biden is that leadership. McCain and his Republican brothers have this country in free fall and we need a new pilot at the wheel.

SO WHAT???WE PUMAS ARE DUMB ENOUGH TO FALL FOR THEIR LIES ANYWAY!!   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

WE PUMA WILL VOTE MCCAIN EVEN IF WE AND ARE CHILDREN ARE STARVING AND DYING IN IRAQ AND THE COUNTRY IS FALLING DOWN AROUND OUR ANKLES

Women Physicist   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

Yes we can!

Ekuwa   October 1st, 2008 11:56 am ET

Obama is just way too organized to loose this election. Lets keep the wind on our back and go all the way to election day.

YES WE CAN!

A.J.   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

This is nice, but this article largely cites one poll (Quinnipiac). Some more "polling of polls" needs to be conducted, IMHO.

John Starnes Tampa Florida   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

Watch Bush/Cheney Inc. order a new "Gulf of Tonkin style incident', or a new 9-11, blame it on Iran and thus once again use fear to manipulate the American people and media to continue the disasterous NeoCon legacy by stampeding them into voting for McCain. Or how about, yet again, the very "convenient" release of a Bin Laden video days before the election? I doubt there is little that they won't stoop to do to keep their very lucrative gravy train running along nicely, with the rest of us being "collateral damage".

Jerry   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hopefully the republican faithfuls have started to smarten up? The past 8 years of War, Stupid, Stupid, STUPID Bush screwing up our country & precious world.

Good riddence to BAD people!

OBAMA / BIDEN, 2008!

cann   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

Thirty four days to go, Ladies and Gentlemen !! It is not a done deal yet !! We must contiue to work hard, keep the faith, and vote early if your state allows it. Take ten friends to vote with you.

Hope is on the way

OBAMA / BIDEN 08

Suzie   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

John McCain - Put a fork in himl; he's done.

ivy   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

Victory belongs to Barack Obama.

MDer for Obama   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

The fears for my country, my future and future generations are growing weaker each day. For the sake of this country and its citizens OBAMA must win. Did anyone other than me recognize that he alone mentioned our standing in the world during the debate. Perhaps these recent polls indicate that A CHANGE IS GONNA COME!

pc   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

lets see what it looks like after thursday and Palin creams Biden in the debate....

*snicker*

Kingsley D   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hoo Lala!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is mervellous ,Obama such keep it up and American people should wake up and see the truth,Bush was not good for us neither will McCain be'

ran   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

Good news. People the true way out of the last 8 yrs. is to vote Obama/Biden and other Democrats and we will all get the change we need and deserve.

Vote Vote Vote.

dennisec   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

Finally everyone is getting on board. On election when Barack is confirmed as our president, I want to McCain have a tantrum.

Tiffany   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

To Republicans:

HI HATER! YOU SEE ME? HI HATER!

Olivia   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

I'm not surprised Obama is breaking away.......I've come to the conclusion that people hear what they want to hear.
I'm listening now to Obama talk in La Cross, WI, and I'm so irritated I had to stop listening for now. He is blatantly talking about McCain's proposals as his own, just as he used the FDIC increase first proposed by the house republicans as his own. He's talking about cutting govt spending, to the point of going over every govt program one by one to cut out or cut spending. He is even talking about the amt of money sent overseasfor oil etc............and I cant' help but wonder bout the audience. Do they live in a cocoon? Did they listen to the last debate and hear McCain stick his neck out and say these very proposals that Obama is now claiming as his own?
Lastly........I now know why I don't care for Obama. He will say anything, do anything, adopt anybody's words and ideas to win this election. For me, it leaves a nasty taste and shows a type of personality that send a shiver up my spine.

Susan   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

It's about time!! Go away McCain/Palin.

McHoover Would Destroy What's Left of America   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

So it looks like you can only fool the American public for 8 years before they wise up.

faye, NV   October 1st, 2008 11:55 am ET

We come to the conclusion that change is really needed for us here in America. Obama/Biden is the two who will move this country into the 21 century.

Palin is clueless and McCain does not want change or he does not understand what we need, and it is not war. We crave peace and growth for the USA. Learning new techniques and a willinglyness to deal with other countries.

RM   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

What will McCain think up now?

BT in Ohio   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

I believe that Obama/Biden will win Ohio. Very few people we talk to are planning on voting for McCain. Too many have lost their jobs and have come to realize that there are NO jobs to be found. Our unemplyment rate in my county in northern Ohio is over 7% now. I will be proud of my state on election day when Ohio puts Obama/Biden over the top! We simply cannot take another four years of the same failed policies of the Bush administration, and I believe with McCain that is what we will have. It's time for a real change, not just a slogan.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Hana   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

I will vote for the candidate who offers hope and has solid substance in realistic promises. Wont vote for the candidate who rides on fear mongering and is stuck in the past. Mccain needs to acknowledge that war is not the answer, that all wars cant be won and democracy cant be forced.

Ian   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

Printing $700 billion out of thin air is not a very good plan for the economy. Unless you want your dollar to be absolutely worthless.

Greg Pottstown, Pa.   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

What happened to the polls are not accurate? Remember that ? I thought the pols don't contact the young. You dems are so funny. If it said McCain was up you would be crying the blues and saying they only pole the people that they want to so they get the result they want.

Proud to be American   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

God bless America! I am still worried and the more I see McCain react to this crisis and Palin interviewing I am terrified as these two could run the Country really soon.... I am so happy to know that the polls are changing in favor of Obama ... that means more Americans see what I see and they are putting Country first..... this land is your land, this land is my land.... etc.... I love this Country so very much and I know we can not sustain another 3rd term of Bush as McCain is just the same. America we can do the right thing! We can vote for Change .... and get the respect we deserve aroundd the world. Yes we can!!!!!

Obama and Biden 2008!

independent   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

thank the elite god.

ivy   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

Obama has won this election even before the votes are cast. As i said earlier, Obama is the God sent next president of America. Your excellence President Barack Obama keep it up, keep going and never give up.

MK, Apex NC   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

Should he lose, McCain will blame the loss on his choice for VP

America will be free again   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

Pls keep going ahead till you win in Nov 4th. All we care about is solutions to the crisis and real time American inteligence. We can not afford another dumb attempt of patrotic slanders. we are here today in this hole because a lot of people voted for "supposed patrotism" we have seen for 8 yrs that no matter how patrotic you claimed to be ...understanding the issues and taking right judgement and right vision for the country is the real patrotism.

I have this to say to Mccain...Why did you pick Palin?
Mccain you told Americans over and over again that we are in a dangerous times. Real treats to American security...Country first to... mention a few.
All this your statement are lacking in Sarah.. Republicans claim that executive experince is needed...Foreign policies are so important right now to our national security and economic policies.

We have seen how you tried to sway people and cancel tomorrow's debate buy claiming you suspended your campaign, it didnt work and u unsuspend it.
ARE YOU STILL TAKING PUBLIC FUNDS? Its 34 days to election and you not talking about it anymore.

Darko   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

CNN reports meaningless stuff all day long but still hasn't reported on the VP moderator that is set to publish a pro-Obama book in January.
Now that's objectivity.

You can't make this crap up...unbelievable.

Rara   October 1st, 2008 11:54 am ET

YES we can!!!

Go Obama/Biden '08!!!!

Jason   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

These are great numbers for Obama and give clear padding for the upcoming VP debate as well as the final two Presidential debates. There is an also as of yet unheard of October Surprise in the face of Troopergate. As more evidence comes to light we see Palin using her office to add pressure for the firing of trooper Wooten and more disgusting, the severence of his benefits. Firing a man is one thing, taking away what he's earned is another entirely.

This month will be the month that Obama turns this into a landslide election.

Person in Texas   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

Way to go!
Obama/Biden

Wake up America   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

Go Obama, Go Obama, Go Obama!

We can make it, we can make it, we can make it...

(doing the happy dance!)

HOPE feels so good!!!

Chris   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

Taking off the day after the election to either barbeque and celebrate an obama win or start making arrangments to move to Canada. Thank you people in FL, OH, IN, PA, VA, and NC for moving towards Obama. I'm in TX so I doubt we can turn this state blue, but here's to hoping.

Ex-mod-GOP for Obama   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

That's excellent news, but let's stay focused on Nov. 4. That's the only poll that counts.

Still, that is encouraging.

George   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

McCain is running a very bad campaign. Nasty attack ads, hiding Sarah Palin and trying to play games with the debate. The people of the land are finally waking up. Even Republicans are saying Palin is shwoing she is not ready. We need change and Obama is the guy to deliver it. YES WE CAN!!!!!!

Christine El Paso   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

Lets not get ahead of ourselfs... theres still 34 days left and anything can happen! Although I myself did love to hear this news ;-)

NYC loves Obama   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

You have made my day, CNN. Thank you, America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Smith   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

Just wait until Palin debates Biden tomorrow night...it will be all over for McCain after that.

Fav   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

As a diehard Clinton support, i never thought I'd say this:

GO OBAMA!!

sabdra   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

God bless Sen. Obama and all of America.

DB - Colorado   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

YES!!! Maybe, just maybe the American people are wising up!!!

GO OBAMA!!!

Biodun   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

The race is just begining. I firmly believe that favourable polls right now should not be taken as uhuru that the election is won!
There is still the VP debates tomorrow (who knows what gaffe Biden may make again) and there are still 2 Pres debates – which McCain will spring every trick in his arsenal to upset Obama.
Every move, every mistake, every mispeak will be exploited by the republicans!
So, people, it is not yet uhuru!
Every organiser, every volunteer, every voter must remain on the look-out for opportunity to register willing new voters, stay vigilant and fired up!

Charles   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

Im sure the McCain campaign wanted to wait for the week before election day before trotting out Jeremiah Wright, but with these poll numbers they might have to do that sooner rather than later. Expect the McCain campaign to play the Wright card beginning early next week.

Nickie   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

Our Country can't handle another old white rich man with a low IQ and unqualified VP! I just hope more Americans will open their eyes and see what the last 8 years of this Administration has done to our Country and will vote for the best person..... and not just a political party!

Bravado in Boston   October 1st, 2008 11:53 am ET

I have to say though, I am scared to death of what may happy in November.

I know we cannot survive another 4 years like the last eight years.

I sure wish my fellow citizens in the USA would also come to their senses.

I am scared to death of McCain/Palin. OUTRIGHT FRIGHTENED!

Dan   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

THIS is the bext news in days. Remember this election is about ELECTORAL VOTES. Not stump speeches, and mindless McPalin attacks.

Paula   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

YES we can take this country back and make it great again.

Kay Kay   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

That's what happens when you have the kind of erratic, gimmick filled campaign. McCain never should have hired the hacks from Bush's campaign. Had he stuck to the principles he used to have, he wouldn't be in this position. And now that he's in this position, it'll get even worse. Prepare for the deluge of negative ads and gimmick politics. Or maybe McCain really can lead, and he can try to run his campaign with a little integrity from here on out.

jim   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

A new Time Poll also shows Obama up Nationally by 7% having made great gains with female voters.

Patric, PHX,AZ   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

Here we go, the public has made up their mind on who is better for the country. My prediction is that before the election day, Nov 4, McCain will be McSlained, He going down hard, he will see the huge gap in the polls and he will get very desperate and start going aggressively offensive which will not only make alot of the voter mad but also he's on Repubs, they will start talking crap about him and he will ungracefully accept defeat.

Mike Dees   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

Finally the American people are no longer turning a blind eye to gross incompetence. It's sad that it took so much pain and strife to wake people up. S'long senator Mccain. And take that MILFY hand puppet with you.

James   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

After the Katie Couric interviews with Palin, I am surprised it isn't an even greater gap.

Tom in CA   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

The only poll that counts is the one taken on 11/4.

NO WAY! NO HOW! NO MCCAIN! NO PALIN!

Liz   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

Dear America,
Please keep using your head! Read up on the issues, think of people other than yourself!

If you are voting on morals, vote for the guy who hasn't left his wife for a rich barbie.

If you are voting on issues, please vote for the change and common sense we need. Pro-choice, pro-regulation, sensible tax policy, environmental policy that allows for new technology and doesn't destroy our beaches. Need to know more? READ. That is what google is for.

In 1960 Nixon had experience, Kennedy had the brains, which would you have voted for?

Vote Obama.

Valdez, Portland, OR   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

I may not be able to breathe a sigh of relief about the recent economic melt-down yet, but I hope to be able to bring a sigh of relief about the economy and everything else in just a little over a month.

This country might save itself yet. By voting for Obama.

California Gold   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

As Election Day inches closer the McCain/Palin campaign is deteriorating like the economy. Platitudes and value judgment statements such as I will fight against taxes and other hollow rhetoric just doesn't cut it. We are losing jobs, losing our homes, losing our retirement, losing the promise of tomorrow. Window dressing is not a substitute for substance. True leaders don't need to smear, slime opponents and spew BS. After 18 months of the campaign grind Obama still stands tall. In contrast McCain plays silly games (suspend his campaign to parachute in to save the day on Monday with the Bailout only to find his "parachute" failed) and somehow is confident that is what it takes to be President.

Obama keeps standing tall with intellect, honor, vigor, vision for the future, sensibilities and credibility. After the last 2 weeks of McCain claiming the economy is "fundamentally strong" and suspending his campaign to show us he is a can do guy with egg on his face after Monday, McCain has spent his last amount of credibility.

He shot himself down on this one and there is nothing heroic about it.

I Just Said Thanks, but No Thanks to Another 4 Years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

Don't stop.
Get Fired Up.
GOTV
Obama-Biden '08'

IowaChad   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

Giddeyup! People are waking up to the McSame/Failin' b.s. Whether W was legitimately elected in 2000 and 2004 or not, we've already tried those policies. We've already had the "person I can have a beer with" in office.

We realize this is a time for change. The country is a complete mess. The next president is going to face huge challenges. It's Barack Obama and Joe Biden that will get us back on track!

S. Boatman Warrensburg, Mo.   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

This Is Good News! Americans Have Awakened And Know Whats Going To Move This Country Forward In The Right Direction. . . . Electing Obama! Mccain And Palin Are Wrong For This Country!

Missy   October 1st, 2008 11:52 am ET

I'm am sitting here with my fingers crossed, knocking on wood, praying.... Let's hope American gets it right this election and that we put Obama and Biden in the Whitehouse! I don't want to jinx it... but oh what a happy inauguration day that will be!!! Still, no matter what happens, I can't help but be proud of the campaign Barack Obama has run. He deserves respect for his efforts. He sure has mine.

Kevin   October 1st, 2008 11:51 am ET

I don't believe in god, but I may change my mind very soon!

Steve from Florida   October 1st, 2008 11:51 am ET

I guess that his "Hail Mary" ridiculous attempt at saving the financial crisis did not work as planned. In addition, his judgement with respect to Sarah Palin is certainly hurting him as well.

BigC   October 1st, 2008 11:51 am ET

When it comes down to the election, voters seem to be making the economy the number one issue that will determine this election. These polls sure indicates this and I think it will be a tough road for McCain as national security will not drive this election. Americans are saying lets' take care of home first.

Darko   October 1st, 2008 11:51 am ET

Kinda sad the the GOP is getting blamed for the crisis when it was the dems who ignored their repeated warnings about Freddie and Fannie.

Yes, even dems have admitted it.

McCain and the GOP put forth 2 pieces of legislation in 05 to overhaul fannie and freddie after auditor's reports of theft, corruption and risk. They saw the horribles loans being given out and the CEO's cooking books to meet bonus quotas.

Dodd, Watters, Frank and Obama among others voted against it TWICE saying that they could see NOTHING wrong with fannie and freddie (while watching their pockets being filled with money) HAHA

Why again are the blaming the GOP? oh, that's right, because Obama and Pelosi said so.

nancy   October 1st, 2008 11:51 am ET

McCain's drop is not just the economy although the economy is a huge part. It's also independents and many republicans realizing that Sarah Palin is nice, intelligent, and well-meaning but no where near ready to be a heart beat from the presidency. Especially when the president is 73.

The democrats will do well to continue to stay away from attacking Palin, because this pick is imploding McCain's campaign. His impetuous choice of her, his intemperate remarks about the SEC chairman, and other actions show him to lack the presidential mindset.

Austin in GA   October 1st, 2008 11:51 am ET

Yes!!!!! Its about time that we wake up. We need someone smart and intelligent to run this country. Best news of the year for me!

NettenAZ   October 1st, 2008 11:51 am ET

AZ Polls have McCain's lead slipping, he now has an 8point lead instead of 10 point lead last week. AZ's motto, turn the state Blue.

Obama/Biden 08

Reese'-Rich VA   October 1st, 2008 11:51 am ET

Don't forget Virginia... Obama will turn Virginia blue this year I GUARANTEE IT!!! Let's go VA we can do it!!!!!

What a way to start HUMP DAY YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!

Glenn in California   October 1st, 2008 11:51 am ET

In this difficult time for the country, this is the best news we've had in a while. Putting aside all of the BS, we really need to turn the page on the 8 years of disaster we've just gone through. Bush will go down in history as the worst President ever. We don't need another 4 to 8 years of the same.

Just say NO to Bush 44.

Ork   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

Time to kick out the bums!

Joel   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

Watch how the dems will jump all over this and celebrate, but when McCain was in the lead they dismissed the polls as not being accurate or relevant. That's quite humerous.

Matt M.   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

"...Obama with a stunningly 14 point lead over McCain, 54-39 percent."

I want to correct this, but I don't know whether to begin with the grammar or the math. Does anyone check this stuff before posting it?

Grey, Austin TX   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

Gosh, a single polling source finds Obama ahead in all three battleground states, by large margins. its *gotta* be accurate. Whatever.

Mark of Tenn   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

This is the best thing since the invention of the wheel.
It goes to show you that people aren't stupid. Many are just misinformed. All that needs to happen now is the review of the VP debate and then on to the polls. Go Obama , Go Biden Yes We Can and Yes We Will.

Please keep letting Sarah speak. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease.

Concerned Voter   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

Go Obama! Change is on the way!!!!

Yaj   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

Change is Painful BUT needful. Like the waves of a tsunami, I can see that change is coming to America.

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

No time for Barack or his supporters to rest on our laurels. These polls don't mean anything unti Nov 4 and only then after the votes have been tallied!!!

Chryssa   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

Obama has consistently moved on and up throughout the primary season and general election season. He's smart and what he says makes sense – there's nothing tricky or convoluted about it. His anecdotes and examples aren't of him working with CEOs (like McCain's examples), they're snapshots of daily life for the average American. Obama gets us, and we get him.

Obama/Biden '08

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

"One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. "

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, "Ulysses"

Brian Rich   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

Oh, and the Quinnipiac poll analysis (by the pollsters) also says "there are no models for victory in the past fifty years for McCain to stage a comeback."

MJ   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

Americans are finally seen that the one who doesn't get it, doesn't understand, and is out of touch with the American people is McCain.

AJ, MD   October 1st, 2008 11:50 am ET

It's high time Obama wraps this thing up. Way to go!

Obama/Biden 08-20
H

luke   October 1st, 2008 11:49 am ET

John McCane has consistently bragged about his 26yr record of "putting country first" and "fighting" for Americans in the senate and many of us agree with him.But it is worth mentioning also that he has spent 26yrs supporting deregulation and now he's paying the price for it, ALL OF US re paying for it........ this is a lesson to all politicians.. BEWARE!!!

ED   October 1st, 2008 11:49 am ET

OMG! This is wonderful for America and frankly, for the WORLD!!

Shawn - Ga   October 1st, 2008 11:49 am ET

Kerry was up, Gore was up..... polls mean nothing

"Georgia Peaches" For OBAMA   October 1st, 2008 11:49 am ET

"GEORGIA" will turn blue!!!!!!!!!!!
No way, No how, No McCain/Palin For Georgia.
We Love you in GEORGIA Obama!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden 08/12

Nick   October 1st, 2008 11:49 am ET

Now is the time for Obama/Biden to finish off this wretched McCain/Palin ticket! Don't let up.

Derrick   October 1st, 2008 11:49 am ET

I wouldn't be surprised if he won Texas...

Yeah, I said it: TEXAS

voter   October 1st, 2008 11:49 am ET

yes. We have to keep working hard to make sure Obama is elected. The republicans had their chance for 8 years and they destroyed our economy. If the republicans haven't fixed the economy in 8 years, then they won't in 4 years. We need democrats in office to fix this economic mess.

Larry, Apex, North Carolina   October 1st, 2008 11:49 am ET

Ahead in North Carolina, too! Unreal!!

Betty   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

In some ways I would like you to stop talking about the polls because this gives the Republican Party an opportunity to rigging the election. CNN you have been negligent in reporting this, but many reliable blogs and MSNBC has dealt with this. There is no doubt in my mind that this information will be revealed in due time through media outlets, I guess the question is if you want to be breaking (MSNBC beat you there) in the forefront of this story and playing catching up?

Greg Pottstown, Pa.   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

One nation controlled by the media!!!!!!!!!!!!
The moderator of the Vp debate is in the tank for Obama. She wrote a pro Obama book that will come out in January. If Obama dose not win she will not sell many books. She should step down. It is not surprising that FOX is the only major network covering this.
Btw, why are we only talking about palin? Biden said Obama is not ready to lead. He went as far as to say the presidency dose not lend its self to learning on the job. Why is this not being talked about.

Fernando   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

Lets go Florida, make up for all of the dumb things you have done in past elections and make your citizens proud. I think we can also attribute much of Obama's gains to his enthusiastic volunteers whom I plan on joining very soon, as soon as work gives me a break

Lisa Q   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

That's the kind of news I needed to hear! But we can't rest on our laurels yet. Only days left to register to vote in some states...educate yourself on how and ask everyone if there registered and tell them how to do it. Remind people about absentee voting. And lots of states have started early voting already-get those Obama/Biden votes cast! It's still a fight forward!

bobbi   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

MARVELOUS!

todd   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

There was a post on here the other day saying Palin is the new Reagean, or the new CLinton. I think any student of politics and history sees that she is the new Nixon, and they are running her almost as he ran in 1952....I don't know much, but I know we don't need to go down that road again.

GRANNY PEARL   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

This cleary shows that people are sick and tired of what we had for the last 8 years. There are three people in this race that I would trust in the White House, Obama, McCain and Biden. I admire McCain, its just time for change.

McCain/Palin go home   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

Hopefully people are beginning to recognize just how poorly McCain is running his campaign and realize he'll also do a poor job running the country.

As for "Joe Six Pack", it's time McCain follows up on his promise to veto beer.

Abby   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

Oh oh…now the very nasty McCain ads will re-begin.

Dear Obama supporters, do not let up. We will rest with the glow of victory on November 5th. Don’t trust the polls. Work work work. Get out the vote.

ladym   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

FINALLY!!!! McCain has lied sooo much nobody can believe him!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

hmm   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

I think this might be outliners ... Yes Obama has the momentum but the big jump seems suspect. Probably best to look at the cross-tabs, they might have over-weighted a particular Obama base like AA or young voters or under-weighted a particular McCain base like White Men or Rural voters.

Hispanic for Obama - Ricky   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

Wow this is great! I usually dont look into polls as a measure of real time stats but it is a good source for showing trends.

Obama knows not to stop and he has the energy to keep on pushing until Nov 4th. Will McCain tire out?

But the biggest thing....WE MUST COME OUT TO VOTE ON NOV 4TH!

Obama 08   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

YES WE CAN!!!

Ted   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

McSame has three crises to deal with:

1. Gearoge Bush
2. The Economy
3. Sarah Palin

How can he run a decent campaign with these three MAJOR crises. The last one he caused himself. If tomorrow doesn't go very well for Palin, and I think it won't, she must resign for her own sake. McCane has been irresponsible.

Nadim   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

Good! Keep it comin'! Less than 40 days to go and we will officially crown Obama President of the United States.

YES WE CAN!

ken   October 1st, 2008 11:48 am ET

Why do people want a president just like them? I want a president or VP who is more intelligent than me. They would be leading the free world, not running a PTA. It's too dangerous of a world to ask for anything less than an exceptionally smart individual.

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 1st, 2008 11:47 am ET

Finally! America sees through the Rovian Spin Machine! The Kool-aid is almost gone! Sayonara, Thousand Year Reich! RIP Greedy Old Party!

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 1st, 2008 11:47 am ET

I now feel that it's neccessary to point out every single time that YOUR POLLS MEAN NOTHING. They used to have weight and worth, but not since Bush stole the first election. Now the only thing that actually means something is the research and work that you do yourself.
I say, conduct your own polling. Try to have friends that are Democrats, republican and independent. Try not to argue with them or sway them to your side. Just try to understand their perspective.
Trust me, you don't want to start an argument with a conservative, they are prone to yelling and interrupting you.

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA

Jon   October 1st, 2008 11:47 am ET

It's a marathon, not a race.

(Though as an Obama supporter, I'm thrilled that things seem to be going his way)

Lawrence in Denver   October 1st, 2008 11:47 am ET

Everyone is coming to their senses! Even more will go left once the VP debate is over. Biden will wipe the floor with FAILIN.

Once the debate is over you will hear...
"Can someone scrub all the lipstick off the floor!?"

Obama/Biden '08

Lawrence in Denver 7four.com

Alison B   October 1st, 2008 11:47 am ET

It was only a matter of time that people come to the realization that what he says makes more sense. If the wish to have 4 more years of a Bush type administration then McCain is your man but if you want change real change Obama is the man.

It is obvious the American people are not as stupid as the Republican believes that they are.

Barney   October 1st, 2008 11:47 am ET

Someone had to point out where the stage exit was for McCain this morning – he turned around at least 3 times looking for it.

Kellie   October 1st, 2008 11:47 am ET

Obama Supporters:

We need to act as though Obama is 10 points behind.

Do not get complacent!!!

Republican not buying it..   October 1st, 2008 11:47 am ET

And he'll win Iowa and Indiana as well.

cue the fat lady.... this race is O V E R. Say it with me now... President Barack Obama.

S.P.A.S.M.   October 1st, 2008 11:47 am ET

New SPASM member here – Sarah Palin Aint Suckerin' Men!!!

Obama/Biden 08/12

katiec   October 1st, 2008 11:46 am ET

Am happy to see the American voters are realizing that
Barack Obama is our only chance for survival.
Mccain/palin's lies, distortions, attacks are not working.
We cannot have a man who has discarded all integrity,
honor he once had to try and win an election.
We are too intelligent to fall for the Rove tactics again
and will prove that by voting in Barack Obama in'
November.
ENOUGH!!!!

McCain is a Filthy Liar   October 1st, 2008 11:46 am ET

VOTE VOTE VOTE! NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO CELEBRATE. CELBRATE ON NOV 5TH, WHEN PALIN TAKES HER FLIGHT OF SHAME BACK TO THE FROZEN TUNDRA.

ALLAN USA   October 1st, 2008 11:46 am ET

I hope people wake up. Only McCain . No obama . No obama.

Tony   October 1st, 2008 11:46 am ET

"Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere Goes Johnny!"

Francie - SC   October 1st, 2008 11:46 am ET

I'm not surprised McCain is falling in the polls. He stated himself that the economy wasn't his strong suit. Combine that with Palin and we have a couple of ill-prepared bumblers there.

Been there, done that! ............WE NEED EXPERTS!

Shari, NY   October 1st, 2008 11:46 am ET

I am keeping my fingers crossed. This is not a surprise given the recent events and the circus-like atmosphere surrounding Mrs. Palin. Isn't it interesting that the "inexperience" label that was pinned on Sen. Obama has almost faded into obscurity?

Backus   October 1st, 2008 11:46 am ET

Now we'll hear from the neocons that polls don't mean anything, CNN is biased, the media is elite, Obama is a Muslim, blah, blah, blah.

See you at the polls in November. Put up or shut up. Your day in the sun are over – you and your party have done quite enough damage to my country.

Country first my backside.

Mccain is a liar   October 1st, 2008 11:46 am ET

Thank god! Now everyone must make sure to go out and vote! Also I hope everyone keeps an eye on their state's voter system, we cannot have voters turned away again for bull just so the republicans can try to cheat their way to victory again! Enough is enough, lets not reward them for the cheating the lies and cheating they pulled before, we can't afford it, we need someone smart in the white house this time fighting for and lifting the economy by helping the average joe!

Jim   October 1st, 2008 11:46 am ET

GO OBAMA GO AND DON'T LOOK BACK

WELCOME TO THE WHITEHOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!

Fed Up   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

Even Palin agrees, she says ""I have quite a few people who are giving us information about the record of Obama and Biden, and at the end of the day, though, it is — it's so clear, again, what those choices are. Either new ideas, new energy and reform of Washington, D.C., or more of the same," Palin said. She is obviously going to vote for Obama if she wants new ideas, new energy and reform and not more of the same, ha! ha!

Vigla   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

This was bound to happen. This is just like in 1980, where the debates were teh final nail in Carter's stunning loss. Prior to the debates, Carter was slightly ahead. People wanted to see who Reagan was and once they saw him, were comfortable.

The same thing is happening now. People were waiting to see if they could be ok with taking a chance on Obama. He did very well in the debate and McCain looked grumpy. A lot of people are making up their minds now and they see that Obama is a voice of hope when that is what we need now more than ever.

nancy   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

It was inevitable. America will be a respected nation once again. A maverick and a Joe six-pack are not what this country needs. We need a LEADER and Barack Obama is that man. For the first time in my life, I am proud of my country" There has been little to be proud of for a very long time.

O8AMA

Unshrub   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

Gimmicks only work for so long, good-bye McCain-Palin.

Tony   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

I would call this the PALIN EFFECT!!!

Bob Dole   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

I hope the American public is smart enough to see through the ignorance and lies of the Republican party.

Matt, NJ   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

Fired Up...Thanks OH, FL and PA

MD, TX   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

McCain is taking a hit because he is providing leadership in a very difficult crises.

Obama's stock rises because he does nothing.

America will get the leader it deserves. If it is Obama, the price will be well beyond $700 billion in lost jobs, higher taxes and delayed retirements.

Tony   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

POOF!

That was McCain's judgment and credibility disappearing.

Max   October 1st, 2008 11:45 am ET

YES! OBAMA FOR AMERICA!

Greg, NY   October 1st, 2008 11:44 am ET

Oh, how arrogant! Obama only needs 270 electoral votes to win and he's going for over 350!

I can't believe it!

;)

Seth in Jacksonville, FL   October 1st, 2008 11:44 am ET

Add in turn out of new voters and you have a recipe for overcoming the 6-7 point bigotry hurdle Obama faces, and the change we need and deserve as a country. Well, those of us who didn't vote for GWB deserve change. The jury is still out on whether those who re-elected Bush in 2004 deserve anything but what's going on right now.

Interesting   October 1st, 2008 11:44 am ET

Time for the tapes to come out.

PUMA 2008!

mds   October 1st, 2008 11:44 am ET

I hope so much that he wins! i do not think that i can put up with 4 more years with the same old guys!

Jordan   October 1st, 2008 11:44 am ET

GREAT GREAT NEWS!!!1

susie   October 1st, 2008 11:44 am ET

Why isn't the media questioning the donations Obama is receiving from people in other countries. Almost half of his total take came from overseas. The MSM is worried about what magazines or newspapers Palin reads but allow Obama to get away with this.

ready, set, go   October 1st, 2008 11:43 am ET

Well then, let's do it.

Billy   October 1st, 2008 11:43 am ET

McCain's lies, erratic behavior and poor judgment is catching up with him. I am so disappointed in McCain, a man I respected back in 2004.

Jimbo   October 1st, 2008 11:43 am ET

Unless Obama makes a MAJOR gaffe the election should be his. He just has too much momentum for McCain to overcome.

Jeff   October 1st, 2008 11:43 am ET

CNN finally posted this. This is big news, Obama now finally has a decent lead in a battleground state that has started early voting. It is now becoming obvious to the American public that McCain has stood by and voted along side his party's failed economics and foreign policy. Citizens are finally waking up to the fact that McCain is more of the same. GoBama!

Darrel from Denver   October 1st, 2008 11:43 am ET

Gee, what a surprise......

Perhaps the electorate are finally waking up to what McCain/Palin actually represent. It's not pretty.

just me   October 1st, 2008 11:43 am ET

obama is crushing it

Debby   October 1st, 2008 11:43 am ET

Quinnipiac is from my state and mostly poll in Democratic parts. You really can't go by them because they are always totally different than Gallup and the other polls.

Brian   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

Finally it seems the majority of this country is coming to its senses. Just one more month and McCain can go back to the Senate and Palin can go back to Alaska.

Honestlady   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

YES!!! Go Obama!!!

FactCheck   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

Things are going to get real though over the next few years and it's best for everyone to not feed into the Bush/Cheney nonsense that got us here in the first place. It is time to put aside the moral disagreements and focus on getting this country back to greatness. I do not want my daughter to grow up in the United States of China.

Jay   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

haha! lets bring it all the way home baby!

Obama/Biden '08 and '12

Michael Lewis   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

Clinton: Obama will when big.

me   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

Now thats what i'm talking about....YES WE CAN

GO OBAMA....lets get this man to the white house ehh

Alicia Boudreaux Republican for Obama   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

Its about time. The American consciousness has awakened and we are now on our way toward correcting the past, stabilizing our nation's financial markets and standing abroad.

The Bush dictatorship is over. Retire BUSH and go hang with your boy Castro.

S.A.M. from Virginia   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

VICTORY is in sight. BTW, Virginia is not John McCain country.

Greg   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

As happy as I am to see this, I'm worried that it won't last. Obama needs to be careful.

Stay on message. Keep focusing on the issues. Give us your ideas and show us how they will be better than McCain's.

34 days is a long time in politics.

New York   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

Go Obama! America needs you!!

Tony   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

I'm not surprised.

Just so glad to see that America is waking up and realizing that McCain and Palin would be disastrous for the country. McCain chose Palin for two reasons;

1. Because she is a woman and;

2. Because he was counting on the ignorance of women in America, especially white women, that McCain was so sure would swing to him in droves.

After the debate tomorrow evening it will all be over for McCain and Palin. Neither one fo them will ever be taken seriously again.

Bob   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

God bless him!

James   October 1st, 2008 11:42 am ET

Obama doesn't know anything more about the economy than McCain and the press should once and for all stop making Obama out to be something he is NOT.

Bruce   October 1st, 2008 11:41 am ET

I do hope that after the debate tomrrow night those numbers get larger...maybe America is waking up tot he fact that other than attack McCain has no plans, and his pick of Palin shows a lack of judgement

Valerie from Middletown Connecticut   October 1st, 2008 11:41 am ET

And Obama's lead will increase significantly after the VP debate tomorrow night !

Andy   October 1st, 2008 11:41 am ET

Just wait till after the debate tomorrow. This one's over folks.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   October 1st, 2008 11:41 am ET

Boy–I sure hope for our nation's sake this is just a fluke.

When they interview–real folks–it may be different.

JJ   October 1st, 2008 11:41 am ET

This is good news for Obama! But the polls do not state whether this is among registered voters or likely voters. Did I miss something? I hate the likely voter poll.

democratic from tx   October 1st, 2008 11:41 am ET

that means mccain is going to do something crazy again. This is better than prime time tv...

Michelle, St. Louis, MO   October 1st, 2008 11:41 am ET

Obama is ahead in Virginia too.

The Old Man and the Cheerleader   October 1st, 2008 11:41 am ET

Go Obama! Go Biden!

YES WE CAN!

Brian Rich   October 1st, 2008 11:40 am ET

It is no longer the beginning of the end for McCain. It is the middle of the end, and it's nearing the point of no return.

To use another cliche, McCain is toast.

FL Dem   October 1st, 2008 11:40 am ET

Wahooo!!!!!!

This is the best news I've heard through CNN in a long time.

Let's keep up the fight, it looks like Americans are finally waking up and educating themselves. Unfortunately, there is still a month to go!!

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