October 5, 2008
Posted: October 5th, 2008 03:55 PM ET

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Sen. McCain held a town hall in Denver earlier this week.
Sen. McCain held a town hall in Denver earlier this week.

(CNN) - Call it the Rocky Mountain battle for the White House.

A new CNN Poll of Polls in Colorado suggests the battle for the state's 9 electoral votes is a dead heat. In the survey, compiled Sunday, 47 percent of likely voters in Colorado back Barack Obama for president, with 46 percent supporting John McCain. Seven percent of those questioned are undecided.

The CNN Poll of Polls is a compilation of the latest surveys in the state. The polls in this latest average are a Mason-Dixon survey conducted September 29-October 1, a CNN/Time/Opinion Research Corporation poll taken September 21-23, and an American Research Group survey conducted September 23-25.

Both campaigns are spending a lot of time and money campaigning in Colorado. McCain made a swing through the state on Thursday and Friday. Obama last campaigned in Colorado on September 29. The Democrats also held their party's national convention there in late August.

Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada are three mountain west states that voted for George W. Bush in 2004 that the Democrats are hoping to turn from red to blue come Election Day.

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


anyonmous   October 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

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Winnie in Montana   October 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

It seems as though these polls being relied on are out of touch. A lot of the analyses also seem to be flawed. I live in one of the larger towns in Montana and have seen one McCain bumper sticker and a few yard signs. Meanwhile, Obama/Biden stickers and signs are proudly displayed in all but the wealthiest neighborhoods. Every person I know is voting for Obama. Granted, there are smaller towns and ranching areas that may be red, but "blue" is a very large presence in my state.

During a recent visit to Texas I also noted the level of support for Obama versus McCain. As a native Texan who has long lamented the solid "red" status of my homeland, I was pleasantly surprised by the gains made by Obama all over south-central and south-eastern Texas. From ranchers to tattoo artists, construction workers to college students, support for Obama is inclusive.

I think there might be changed a-coming, despite results from the last few decades. I don't know if cell phone users are polled and, likewise, if first time voters are counted. All I know is, come November, I pray the Democrats take back the White House. We cannot afford, nor do I think we will survive, another four years under McCain and Palin.

mc shameful mc senile, mc dummy, mcsame   October 5th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

please readers go to the huffington's post website to read about all the states that have been really polled by real polls.............

"On a conference call Thursday, the McCain campaign mapped out its electoral strategy for the remaining thirty days, with a focus on several states where the RealClear polling averages show Obama in front: Colorado (where Obama has a 4.4-point lead), Wisconsin (5), Pennsylvania (9.6), New Hampshire (5.6), New Mexico (7.8), Nevada (1.8)—and Minnesota."

no matter how CNN spins this NO WAY NO HOW NO MCPALIN MCBUSH-CHENEY-PALIN III

Ready to Vote   October 5th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I registered to vote, verified, and verified agan. I'm ready to vote for Obama/Biden '08!

jesse   October 5th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

i wish one of the candidates would talk about,this mess with credit cards.they're robbing us blind,they are just as bad as wall street [let me hear from you]

Jerry   October 5th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I can tell you first hand that Colorado has now become a BLUE STATE, and will be chalked up as an Obama victory in November. The only people voting for Mcstupid are the white-trash people, the rich white racists, the illiterate, and the nutty Christian extremists (i.e. focusonthefamily). The majority of Coloradans reside in the Denver Metropolitan area, and are enthusiastic for an Obama administration.

YES WE CAN HEAL THIS NATION!

Jack from California   October 5th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

I find that hard to believe since I did business in Colorado for over 30 years and know a lot of people out there and there is one thing I know about those folks, they don't buy bs and that is what McCain is selling.

McCain was part of the team that pulled government contracts out of Colorado and sent the work (and jobs) to New Mexico and Missouri.

McCain is the problem folks, not any solution. But, if you loved George Bush, then I guess McCain is for you.

Lisa   October 5th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I don't know about the rest of you, but after being screwed for the last 8 years, i'm ready for the big O.

0/08

Ann   October 5th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Asked yourself did you benefit by a Dem or Rep in the last four years. No jobs, a war that will not end under McCain. Wake up Americans. Obama/Biden is the men for the job. Palin is an educated idiot.

WAKE UP AMERICANS!

Jody from Reno, Nevada   October 5th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

A few reasons to vote McCain/Palin:

Louis Farrakhan-Nation of Islam OBAMA PAL
Malik Shabazz -Black Panthers OBAMA PAL
William Ayres-Weather Underground OBAMA PAL
Jerimiah Wright-Anti American/anti-white hate monger OBAMA PAL
Fr. Michael Pfleger – likes little boys OBAMA PAL
Tony Rezko-Purchases Illinios politicians LIKE OBAMA

I believe one is defined by the company kept...NOBAMA BABY!

COUNTRY FIRST – OBAMA'S A PUTZ

Donna from Colorado Springs   October 5th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Way to go Obama. If you can score a victory here in Colorado, this country may just have a good chance to get back on its feet! Do whatever you can to win Colorado........NO MORE REPUBLICANS IN OFFICE!

Olivier   October 5th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Shame on the brainless 6-pack redneck Barbie for her shameful attacks. Where is your dignity Mrs Palin?

California Gold   October 5th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I respectfully disagree wth the "dead heat" CNN Poll. Other sources show Obama leading McCain.

However, if the "dead heat" status motivates Obama voters to get out there and show strength in numbers, then keep on reporting a "dead heat"

Onward the cause.

turnabout is fair play????   October 5th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Have you been in the closet ? Wake up, maybe you just love the bimbo Palin or maybe you are really Todd the stupid husband trying to get her into the white house so that you can cheat on her again.

mary   October 5th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Folks – Colorado is home to Focus on the Family (James Dobson said in the primaries that he would NEVER vote for McCain but has changed his tune) and the infamous, self-righteous, evangelist Ted Haggart (who got caught doing drugs and cheating on his wife with a male prostitute). All those 'family value' folks lean far right. Very far right. I think the lack of oxygen at this altitude here messes with many peoples' heads and they can't think straight. It is a hard, uphill battle to get people to see the light, but the good news is that so many are tired of the same old crap! We are going BLUE this year, baby!!!!

Jann in Denver   October 5th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

The people in Denver, Aurora, Stapleton, Park Hill, Boulder, Green Valley and Montbello will turn Colorado from Red to Blue in November!

Shanika   October 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

FOR ALL THE CONFUSED AND UNDECIDED VOTERS OUT THERE

If you are rich and you have a very large inheritance waiting for you when you reach retirement age-vote McCain

If you are like the rest of us, who hope to go to college, get a good paying job with health benefits and a good pension plan, own a home, buy a car and just be able to get credit in this country, the CHOICE is clear-VOTE OBAMA!

THE ONLY SENSIBLE CHOICE!!

david reyes   October 5th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

LOOKS LIKE THE COLORADO KOOLAID IS WEARING OFF NOOBAMA

INDEPENDANT VET   October 5th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

AS YOU READ THREW ALL THESE COMMENTS , THEY ARE ALL NEGATIVE ADDS AGAINST THE RPUBLICANS, I AM SURE EVERYONE THAT GOES TO THIS SITE IS NOT JUST THE DC BUNCH . I AM ALMOST SURE THAT SOMEBODY OUT THERE HAS A DIFFERENT OPION . TODAY ON FOX NEWS , THEY AGREED THAT IF IT IS OUT THERE , OBAMA AND HIS TERROIST TIES , BRING IT OUT. A LOT OF US THAT DO MORE READING AN FROM CHICAGO AERA , KNOW THERE IS ALL KINDS OF CORRUPTION GOING ON . AN IT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS . THEREFORE I SAY , TERROIST TIES , NO WAY TO THE DC. WRIGHT AYERS FARRAHAKAN HAMMAS CHARVEZ , AN NO BIRTH CERTIFICATE WILL BE NEXT.

Don   October 5th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Interesting. The people I hear raising the most too-doo about the bailout are --TA DA! Republicans. If you voted for Bush on his second term–I do not feel a bit sorry for you.

If you vote for McCain/Palin and have to continue to watch your children march off to war (this time drafted), watch your retirement dwindle, and in fact watch America turn into a third world country......don"t whine about it, because myself and alot of other Americans will not feel one bit sorry for you.

paul oregon   October 5th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

yes obama-biden
i would like to more abount this alaska seceessionist party that todd her husband belonged to for 2 years and her reason for her attending
at least one annual meeting . why do the palins feel they are above the law troopergate??????? and last mccain tell us abount this keating five group???????

Palin: McCain's Parrot and Quota with a Script (a.k.a. a Category 5 Moron)   October 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

CNN:

Please be a responsible and reliable news outlet by using currently updated polls and information before you try to make the news more sensational than it really is.

Geez! Are you becoming the lying McCain campaign's private fact check source or what? We know you need to make money, but isn't the truth more important?

Denise....Boardman, Ohio   October 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

AIP, the Alaskan Independence Party is a group that advocates the succession of Alaska from the United States. "First Dude" is a member in good standing with this group in Alaska....Mrs. Palin was not a member, but did attend numerous meetings and gave several speeches....HuffingtonPost.com and other sites have been carrying this story, also you can go to http://www.the mudflats.wordpress and look it up....First Dude Todd Palin, who would have thunk it.....hmmm and she had the nerve to condemn Obama...how about nudging the person who sleeps beside her....seems like he is the "home-grown terrorist"....

Karen - Missouri   October 5th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Well if they ever get wind of McCain's "old friend" G Gordon Liddy...the one who spent four years in prison for Watergate...well, the race won't be so close. Liddy was the one in 1994 who said he'd shoot federal agents in the head! Liddy held fundraisers in his home for McCain and McCain has NEVER denounced Liddy nor returned the money.

Cindy and McCain spent time on Keatings yacht and stayed in Keating's vacation home...I call that pretty chummy. And Cindy's family had business dealings with Keating...the McCain's are more than just acquaintances with Keating.

McCain wants to play that game...We've got LOTS of stuff on crook McCain!!!!!

JayHawkDad   October 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

It has come to the point in this election season that McCain has realized that he cannot win on the issues. He has defected from Michigan, with Pennsylvania to follow soon. His strongholds in North Carolina, Indian, and Virginia are in question. And now, in Colorado, the scales will continue to tip in Obama's favor as American's realize that Obama does preach a message of change and does have the leadership capabilities to bring this change into reality.
In a depserate act now to salvage what he can, McCain is now shifting to immoral and dirty politics to try to disscredit Obama's character and morality. Again, this is a desperate man, using Sarah Palin and Tucker Bounds as his pitbulls. Just remeber, if elected, this is the kind of morality he will bring to the whitehouse along with the dirty politics.
But the american people are not that stupid, I can't wait to see the polls continue to soar in Obama's favor as this putrid plan backfires in his face.
To all those that long for this change and to see the polls soar in Obama's favor.....SPEAK OUT. Saturate the blogs with support of Obama and watch McCain and his immoral, mudslinging cohorts take cover whne the American people rise to the occasion.

K2 in CO   October 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I live outside Denver and I only see McCain signs. I guess we are just clinging to our guns and religion, or we maybe we already have "hope". The liberals in Boulder and inner city Denver tend to forget the rest of the state exists.

It is not surprising that inner city Denver likes Obama after he gave all the homeless a one-way bus ticket out of town during the Democratic convention.

George   October 5th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Macain is a living liar who will go down

Jann in Denver   October 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

We have been working overtime to register new voters in Colorado even up to one hour ago, and everyone I speak to is fired up over Obama. I will be very surprised if Colorado does not turn from Red to Blue in November!

Colorado for Obama/Biden 08!

Griff   October 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

This Guy! John (The Man) McCain will win in November... Because you can't afford him not to win.... That was the reason of my statment months ago!!! (I'm Psychic)... Not really.. But niether am I stupid...
America will have to decide for themselves....

George   October 5th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Some more garbage from the so called Right who are dead wrong

Let's Turn It Blue   October 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Colorado turn it blue. I was there for the convention. You have a beautiful state.
Sen. McCain want to do away with your water agreements and wasn't there something about Yucca Mountain?

simon david   October 5th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Not only is McCain erratic, but also anyone who votes for him has to be either mentally unstable or very spiteful and unpatriotic. He don't need our votes, however he literally needs our supporting hands to help bolster him in his geriatric final walks in life. Afterall, we still need to show our gratitude for his military service.

Palin is a dictator   October 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

No one can ask her a question in public, not even her own donors. What's she hiding?

McAncient   October 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Will all the students who graduate from the University of Illinois after having taken a course under William Ayers' tutelage be placed on the terror watch list ????
Stupid Republi-Cons

Obama/Biden 08

Obama 08   October 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Common Colorado, JUST DO IT ….vote for Obama/Biden.

Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and all other states, let's do it right this year 2008. Let no adds or messages be a show stopper or to sway your vote. We are one nation and we can do it…. LET's go…BLUE ALL THE WAY, ALL 50 STATES!!!!!!!

Don   October 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I have seen alot more support for the Obama/Biden ticket from the people I have talked to here in Colorado. Especially the younger generation. I hope they will get out and vote as they could be the difference in this election. They are tired of the same old politic's from the Republicans. All McCain they can offer are more personal attack ads. Why don't they focus on what their stand is on the issues?

The swift boat attacks will continue since they have nothing to offer this great nation other than the same policys of a failed Bush administration. This country can't afford another 4 years of moron leadership.

Lets get back to the America I fought for 40 years ago.

Veteran for Obama

bigbubba   October 5th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

It is about the economy, stupid

I am not sure that it will take any effort to get attention on the economy.

I worked for Boeing on the US Tanker. McCain wrote the defense department, used his infuence and had the rules changed on the tanker bids. Then the defense department did not tell Boeing about the rule changes. This was why the winning bid was disallowed. The bid as awarded gave 54,000 American jobs to France. Mine was one of them. I am a 62 year old handicapped worker. My unemployment runs out at the time of the election.

I am going to lose my home and have to move into a trailer on a friends property. My step-daughter and her 2 year old son are currently living in my basement. When i have to get out of my house they are going to be on the streets.

My wife is a brittle diabetic (Two types of insulin every day) who can't get much in the way of health care. Thanks to being unemployed, I have no health care. I am not quite handicapped enough to qualify for disability Social Security. So I am going to have to take early social security, just to pay for the meds we need to stave off death a while.

I don't think John McCain's plans do anything for me but measure me for a pine box. And I don't think it will take much to get me to focus on the economy.

April   October 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Okay, I have been very busy and out of the radar these few weeks. What is going on? Obamabots I see are still spooling their tricks and verbal nonsense. Let’s put this into perspective. I heard Obamabots were all over Palin with Katie Couric's interview. What is wrong with these people? Palin, a second place candidate has more experience than Obama "the clown", the selected Democratic candidate by the DNC and Super delegates. Palin was a mayor of Alaska and a governor of Alaska but "the clown" was just an organizer. Anyone with an I.Q. of a pea brain can do that. I know, I know, he graduated from Ivy League school so are millions of us. He was against Washington establishment and now his second pick is a Washington insider. Don't you people get it? McCain is telling you exactly the way things are and Obama "the clown" is telling exactly "what you want to hear". Anything to get Obama into the White House. I thought we were such a smart country. You mean to tell me that Obama "CAN REALLY THROW WOOL OVER YOUR EYES?" PLEASE TELL US IT IS NOT SO. YOU CANNOT SEE THROUGH THIS PERSON? IF SO, THEN ANYONE CAN SALE YOU A SWAMP IN FLORIDA AND TELL YOU IS A FARM LAND OR THE LAND IS FULL WITH OIL. I RATHER HAVE SOMEONE TELL ME "THE TRUTH" THAN LIES AFTER LIES. EXAMPLE, OBAMA SAID PALIN HAD MORE EARMARKS FROM WASHINGTON THAN HE DOES, BUT COME TO REALIZE OBAMA HAS MORE THAN 93 MILLION IN EARMARKS IN HIS SHORT TERM AS A SENATOR THAN ANYONE ELSE. DID HE VOLUNTEER TO TELL US THIS? OF COURSE NOT. HE IS CROSSING HIS FINGERS AND HIS TOES AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT NEEDS TO BE CROSSED FOR YOU AND ME TO BE BLIND ENOUGH AND DEAF ENOUGH, AND IGNORANT ENOUGH NOT TO EVEN THINK HE CAN BE DECEITFULL.
MCCAIN LOVE THIS COUNTRY AND WAS WILLING TO DIE FOR THIS COUNTRY AND IN ANYONE'S BOOK THAT QUALIFIES HIM TO LEAD THIS COUNTRY. HE HAS ALL THE EXPERIENCE THIS OFFICE REQUIRES, HE CAN WORK ACROSS FROM BOTH ISLES AND HE IS "THE MAVERICK". YES, I SAID IT, YES, I DID.
OBAMA HAS NO QUALIFICATIONS TO BE OUR COMMANDER IN CHIEF, A MUSLIM WHO WAS MENTORED BY A FOUL MOUTHED RADICAL PREACHER. TOO RISKY FOR THIS COUNTRY. WE LOVE OUR COUNTRY TOO MUCH. NO EXPERIENCE, NO EXPERIENCE, AND NO EXPERIENCE EQUAL NO PRESIDENCY. NO OBAMA "THE CLOWN".
MCCAIN/PALIN 2008 AND HILLARY 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amelia   October 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

McCain will NOT win in Colorado with his slimy tactics. Sarah Palin is a turn off to real conservatives. Real conservatives and Christians do not attack other people and spread lies about people. Nor do they act above the law or break the commandments. Everyone knows about her and McCain. They pretend to be conservatives but they aren't. He just supported the largest socialist bill in history! They are finished in Colorado and the US. Obama is a true Christian gentleman. Note he has not stooped to the low personal attacks because they are immoral.

NancyTX   October 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Colorado voters must stand and unite and turn this state BLUE! It would be a great catastrophe for the republicans to win this election. Being a republican myself, this time around, I am voting BLUE. In no way shape or form do I feel comfortable having Sarah Palin as the VP of this country. After this debate and those folksy words she was using, i"m sorry people but I don't feel comfortable having someone like her in office. Also, this woman is NOT QUALIFIED to be a vice president! Why can't people see that. It's become sickening to see the presidential election turn into some kind of talent show. "well lets see how well she debates this time" People, she absolutely failed in the Katie Couric interview, and when put under pressure a potential VP needs to have some answers! It will be a great catastrophe to this country if this woman gets the VP slot and if John McCain become President. Let's vote BLUE this time people.

The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   October 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

You know and I know that it is Obama's people who are forfeiting and not paying their mortgages. You and you and you are paying yours but a ton of his supporters are not and we will end up paying for them

I am upset that they used minority set asides as a way to get a bunch of deadbeats in houses they couldn't afford and now look at the mess we are in.

McCain will protect our country and our values. PUMA

Debby   October 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I counted what 2 comments for McCain and the rest for Obama. I see the moderators starting Friday must be run by the Obuma campaign.

RICH   October 5th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

TWO THIRDS OF AMERICA IS CONSERVATIVE,EXCEPT FOR THE WEST AND EAST COAST.
ANYWAY FOR OBAMA AGENDA TO GET THROUGH CONGRESS.SENATE REPUBLICANS WOULD HAVE TO LOSE 9 SEATS. IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN.

GRIDLOCK ONCE AGAIN,BUT THIS TIME IT WILL HELP THE COUNTRY IF THIS GUY GETS IN

Sore Liberal LOSERS in 2008   October 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Just like I thought – the country is collectively starting to say, "wait just a gosh durn minute" about Obama. He is nothing but a speech, as evidenced by his inability to not say ummm, uhhhh, errrr, five hundred times at his previous campaign rallies with no Obama-prompter support. The guy is the MOST LIBERAL SENATOR SINCE GEORGE MCGOVERN, failed to vote for bills which would limit infanticide, failed to take a position at least 94 times by voting "PRESENT" in the Senate. What is this guy, a low lying S.O.B. who plays everything political, avoiding responsibility by not voting YEA or NAY? Seriously you liberals – think for a minute. I know it's hard because you all love to "feel" everything, but the FACTS are, Obama is VERY RISKY, unprepared to lead, has never taken on his own party, never had any executive experience, and has had SHADY TIES TO DUBIOUS PEOPLE. You liberals KNOW if McCain had EVEN KNOWN, EVEN REMOTELY, somebody IN ANY PART OF HIS PAST, who was an UNREPENTENT TERRORIST, that he NEVER would have made it this far. You all are sad bunch of losers who will compromise every thing noble, fair, and proper about the presidential election process in order to get your "guy" elected. Obama is shameful, and it's a shame he has even gotten this far. You liberals should feel really badly about yourselves.

jt   October 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Questions: what are McCain's issues? I really do not think he has any issue, now he's down and he wanted to start a dirty ad just to win...Amen

Olaus   October 5th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

I live in Colorado, and this state is going for Obama. McCain and Palin are ridiculous politicians scraping for anything they can use to boost their sagging campaign. Luckily, no amount of winks and ugly lies are going to fool Americans this time. We're smarter now, and we know that sending an average person to the White House is a recipe for disaster.

Orlando   October 5th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

A calf that strays from the herd is called a maverick. An individual is called a maverick when he or she is not a team player, walks his own paths and distances himself from his own group, team, party or his colleagues as he sees fit.

How is it then that Governor Palin talks about bringing a "team of mavericks to Washington" which of itself, is a contradiction in terms?

Yet, I'm really not surprised.

David Goldman for OBAMA   October 5th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

DEAD / HEAT IS ALSO A EXCELLENT DESCRIPTION

OF THE TWO CANDIDATES' MENTAL CAPACITIES.

Megan   October 5th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I am from Colorado and if we go blue....I'm moving to Alaska

RJW   October 5th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

All I have to say is any one that vote repubician this year must enjoy watching American People continue to suffer. We all have been affected in one way or another. (high gas prices, lost of homes, lost of jobs, no health care, seniors becoming homeless, food prices sky high, the list goes on) At this rate, all state should turn blue or their state must not have any of the problems listed above. I pray that people will put Our Country first by voting for the canidate that for all peoples not just a few.

Save America by voting Obama/Biden

v.ananthan   October 5th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I think there sholud be a check on both candidates campaign money whether there are foreign money involved...

J. VALLIANT   October 5th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I live in Kansas. Kansas ALWAYS votes Republican. I usually feel like
my vote is worthless. But I will still vote Obama/Biden in November.
I am seeing lots of Obama supporters in the state, many more that usually support a Democrat. I think in the battleground states Obama
is going to surprise a lot of people.

Megan   October 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I am from Colorado, and if this state goes blue......I am moving to Alaska.

Chad   October 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

The McCain sends the candidate that has the lowest favorbility ratings to attack Obama.... great move, NOT.

BJGT   October 5th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Quick reminder of key points:

McCain is erratic in a crisis.

McCain is out of touch on the economy.

The economy is in a crisis. Guess McCain wouldn't be the best choice.

Juan Grain   October 5th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Here is some straight talk. We will win. Look at Real Clear politics, take your wishful thinking out of the game and look at the numbers. In the last 18 elections only 2 have overcome a lead like this with this much time!!! that means the odds are near 10% for McCain. We will win Colorodo too. Why? Because folks (Joe six packs) know that McCain/Palin are not Mavericks they are Bull$h*tters. she evades questions because se don't know anything and he lies and cheats. starting with Carrol and then Keating 5, Keating rymes with Cheating. Let me repeat my self Not Mavericks but Bul$h*tters, close but opposite, the other end of the Bull!

TJ   October 5th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Mis-direction, the oldest trick known to man. I guess we are suppose to be stupid and not see what McCain has done and still doing.

(1) Tapping Palin for VP – totally out of her league
(2) Postponing campaign – watch the dog who brings the bone
(3) Smoke screen – Alienating Bush/GOP
(4) Mockery – Covering up Palin's (Adultry, Witchcraft, Investigation)
(5) Pathetic – Stooping to an all time low (Swiftboating)

"When you start out foul, it usually ends up foul"

OFFWALLST   October 5th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

WATCH FOR RACE TO END NEAR A TIE AT END OF OCT...IF SO MCCAIN WILL WIN

HIS CHARACTER WILL NOW BE MAIN FOCUS FOR REMAINDER OF MONTH!!!

WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS ON AYERS..RESKO...WRIGHT....

AND HIS DONATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THE USA!!

JWS   October 5th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

The ignorance of the American people is AMAZING.

We are a DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC.

NOT A DEMOCRACY.

Check it out.
Simply put.:
2 wolves and a sheep are deciding what they want for dinner. ??? DUH.

It is just that simple.

You want a "Democracy"?
That is what you get. We are NOT a Democracy. We are a DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. It was developed to insure there would be NO lop sided wrong thinking taking place which would cause serious injustices because of "MOB RULE".
Imagine the voting taking place which would enable us to discriminate against red haired people. ( JUST AN EXAMPLE) Out- numbered 4 to 1 (Again an example) we decide they don't get the right to vote. The Supreme Court overrules the decision and determines that they are entitled the right to vote.

The point I am making is that MOST Democrats are ignorant. Once they get educated they recognize that Obama is a SOCIALIST. AND as soon as they figure out that taxing the "Rich" means that small business owners are those "RICH" and they pay for most of our jobs and they won't be able to invest in their own companies, they recognize that they are in fact against the idea of voting for a SOCIALIST like the Obama, Biden ticket.

Sheila43302   October 5th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Those polls were taken before the VP debate Surely Ms Palin's performance would have caused a down-tick in Sen. McCain's numbers.

Bitter Allen Hussein, Visalia CA   October 5th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

McCain, Dead Meat in Colorado

Fixed your headline for you CNN.

Mary Jane   October 5th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Don't worry John McCain – The sensible voters of Colardo have your back. Their is no way we will vote for a terrorist loving racist church hypocrit of the likes of BO. We want real change we can count on in these turbulent times, not a flash in the pan celebrity. McCain/Palin 08!!!!

Green 45   October 5th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Boy this is funny. I do not care who wins. It will not effect me either way.
1. We own our home, cars, no cc debit & have military retirement 25yrs
2. I will close my business (do not want the tax headache)
3.Stop all extra spending ie magazine, newspapers, cable tv, cell phones, renting or going to movies ect....
4. We own land with water for 80yrs so having food is not a issue
5.We own guns
So all of you support higher taxes while I sit back and laugh.
I will be able to say I TOLD YOU SO.
One thing is sure my family will not be in the soup kitchens HA! HA!
Oh and please do not cry WHY DID THIS HAPPEN!
I can make corn bread and beans a full meal.
Oh and CNN if people can not afford cable there goes your job HA! HA! What goes around comes around.

AUC   October 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

I just came back from East Tennessee where I was born to Nashville, where I live. On the major freeway there all I saw were McCain/Palin signs. In my predominately African American neighborhood all I saw were Obama/Biden 08 signs. In the neighborhood where there were non-African Americans I know who went to college and were long time Democrats, I saw Obama/Biden signs.

I had a coupon and went to a major fast food restaurant and was told by a young White teenager they didn't accept the coupons (this was a major restaurant chain and the coupon was theirs), but he would make an exception this time and do me a favor. I am a 49 year old African American with a Masters Degree in Consumer Education and was on the verge of telling the young clerk that I was one phone call away from the company's home office who I sure would be interested that their major coupon was being regected in a small country town in Tennessee when presented by an African American female.

But then I caught myself and remember that this young teenager was a product of the racist (old South) southern mess that I had been raised up in but, by the grace of God left my small narrow minded town and saw more of the world, met other people and received an education. Enough is truly Enough!!!!

My prayer for this country is that people will wake ups and stop the maddness of division and racism. Truly Stevie Wonder can "see" that Barack Obama and Joe Biden are the only choices for America during this time of economic crisis in this country. Don't be ruled by fear and lies by the McCain camp. God does not like UGLY and there plan is to try smear and nonsense! BE SMART AMERICA – OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12!!

Dave   October 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

This "Poll of Polls" is incredibly inaccurate. Including a poll from 2 weeks ago, and one from ~10 days, is rediculous. This disregards the effects of the Bail Out, and both debates.

Please report something relevant!

former gop   October 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Colorado, I know you're smart enough not to be fooled again.

Women in Colorado, do you really think it's okay for Palin to take away your rights to your body?

And all with a conscious in Colorado, do you really think it's okay to slaughter wildlife – like bears and wolves from an airplane? Wolves are cousins to your dog. Imagine your dog running through the snow and being shot in the back. Palin is evil.

Colin   October 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Go Obama turn Colorado blue!!!! I wonder when it is that McCain will begin to actually discuss what his policies are instead of attacking Obama. This entire campaign so far has been nothing but attack ads from McCain, it's pathetic, hasn't he gotten it that people are tired of the personal attacks? Atleast Obama has discussed his policies several times following it up by ads that are focused on the things that matter...policies. What a way to run your campaign...we're losing in the polls so lets admit that we are not going to focus any of our campaign on policies but instead focus on attempting to attack Obama's character with flat out lies. McCain/Palin have ruined their credibility, not that Palin had much to begin with, with their doomed campaign that is filled with lies, they're not just being claimed as lies they were fact checked and are proven lies. McCain's health care ideas are a joke...must be because neither McCain nor Palin have to pay for their own. I see no advantages to voting for McCain if you're an every day hard working person. Can't wait for the lawsuit for Slander/Libel on Palin for stating that Obama is a "terrorist", which was also proven to be completely FALSE. If you're happy with how the last 8 years have worked out then vote McCain. If you're ready for change there's only one answer Obama/Biden '08!!!!

Lisa   October 5th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

The McCain campaign is sooo desperate right now that they will do and say anything to get ahead in the polls. If he has been fighting all these years in congress for the American people, Why are we not hearing more on what he has done for us?

Because, he is just like George Bush, more for the rich, less for the poor.

OBAMA FOR REAL AMERICANS!!

Obama a REAL Change   October 5th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

annie – never again a dem To cnn – guess you only post blogs that are favorably to your candidate. Yes, your right McCain/Palin are their favorite!!!!!!!!!

Yes, those Republicans are busy buying the NEWS and Internet media...annie you were never a dem.....BUT I am a HAPPY DEMOCRAT..........................has been for YEARS.....Try to tell the truth and maybe your comment will be posted.........

Republican for Obama/Biden   October 5th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Texas going BLUE for Obama.

McCain will be saying soon, "Say it ain't so Joe", we're moving out of COLORADO..

Let's give a "Shout Out " to OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, INDIANA, NEW MEXICO, NEW HAMPSHIRE, FLORIDA to vote for Obama for growth and properity.

Brendan M Prawdzik   October 5th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

I'm polishing my dancing shoes, because the streets of Berkeley are going to be alive with celebration on Wednesday, November 5.

Hooray for Obama/Biden!

Hooray for common sense, rules of logic!

Hooray for grammar and spelling!

Down with the fear-mongerers and racists!

How can you expect the people to raise themselves up if you continue to demean their intelligence and deceive through scare tactics? Down with you!

petena   October 5th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

There is a lot of garbage out regarding McCain but Obama will not stoop low. Obama is a professional and his campaign remains about issues. If you want to play dirty, how about witch Palin, etc. Look up the manchurian candidate on Google.

The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   October 5th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

summerlover is right on. Wish i could have thought of that first.

the next time anyone hears that Obama was only 8 years old when Ayers was committing his terrorist acts, please point out that he was 34 years old when he was in Ayers living room!

And he was 44 listening to Reverend Wright. What a sleeze ball

LC   October 5th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Everyone I know from Colorado is voting for Obama. It will go Blue this election.

Paula   October 5th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Sorry McCain people-integrity is winning.

Bill,ca   October 5th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

And this is just the beginning. Other red states will swing to Obama.

The republican campaign is in trouble because of all the negative ads,
the lies spread by Palin and McCain and their disastrous views about the economy, health care, tax breaks to the rich, the war without an end and their inability to lead this country out of the mess.

Obama / Biden 08

and this is just

Turnabout is fair play   October 5th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Scott L October 5th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

"and while no organization is completely protected from internet fraud,"

Quote unquote from Obama campaign release to Federal Election Committee investigating claims of illegal donations to the Obama campaign.

BUSTED!!!
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Boy, that post made a lot of sense...NOT. What are you talking about? Your head needs to be BUSTED.

symon   October 5th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Palin/McCain is more of the SAME!!! and OBAMA/BIDEN FOR CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA 08!!!!!

Julie   October 5th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

On realclear polls they show the race a little different. In Colorado Obama is leading from 9/19-9/28 that Obama is leading on average 4.4 points . Obama also leads in Florida by 3.0 percent and Virginia by 2.4 percent. On National polls as of 10/3 Obama leads by 5.9%.

Chris from NY   October 5th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Obama has the edge in Colorado. CNN is only trying to pacify McCain camp. Left with the media they would have crowned McCain the president a long time ago.

Truth   October 5th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Hmm, let's see.. In the last election, it seems that the more intelligent metropolitan areas around the U.S. voted against Bush, but the the more rural areas who vote with their gut and not their head voted for Bush. Let's hope that the U.S. has gotten smarter over the last eight years and we don't make the smae mistake of voting for more of the same!

Turnabout is fair play   October 5th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

aware October 5th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Obama is so full of himself that he just doesn't get it!

The content of Obama's "change" ideology or his world view has been glossed over! Everyday Americans have been smooth talke and scmoozed senseless!

We have beenin recession bordering on a serious depression before, and we have spent many years recovering from strategies like Obama's!
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I see you've slimed your way into this blog with your brainless attacks against Obama of which you have NO proof. We've spent many years TRYING to recover from "strategies" like Bush's. What the hell are you talking about? Lay off the liquor, brainfart.

Dr. WAH   October 5th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Voters,

If you want a president that knows how to scrape the bottom of the barrel, John McCain/Palin is your ticket. When a campaign states without a Palin wink, they are going dirty and attempt todestroy a person's character to win a an election, McCain/Palin, if you agreed with this tactic, please vote for them. You deserve each other! However, the truth will set our country and nation free.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08-12.

Sharon, CO   October 5th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

I live in Colorado and I disagree with these polls. We are sick and tired of the negativity of the McCain camp and alarmed by the selection of Sarah Palin. We will definitely go Blue on November 4!

Leslie   October 5th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Come on Colorado, Ohio, Florida. Get it right this time.

Griff   October 5th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

If I ran a small-business, like this. I would soon ???? Trouble..
Too many "So Called Businesses"... Survive because the Govenment give too may "Hand-Outs". If the emply new staff... They do till the get the Cash. Then make some excuse... And lay-Off again...
Blood-Suckers, I call them.. The don't have a decent product between them...

Erik   October 5th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

If the McCain camp steps up their Swiftboating, the Democrats should fire back with attack ads about McCain's history with the Keating 5, his adulterous affair leading to his latest marriage to a prescription drug abuser, his running mate's support of a fringe political group striving to separate Alaska from the United States, and the ethics investigation into his running mate's possible abuses of power.

Denise   October 5th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

It's really unbelievable, no matter how bad things get for the U.S. Economy, there are some who still would rather vote to continue on the same path of the previous eight years that vote for OBAMA. One day, maybe we can get past some people's prejudices.

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   October 5th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

We can vote for an intelligent young man with a plan, with a vision, with the ability to learn.

We can vote for a sour old man, who has always had a secure government job, health care and pension, who goes with his "gut" to make decisions, who does not listen and seems not to learn.

I'm voting for the man with a brain, and who is not afraid to use it rather than the man who uses his stomach to lead.

Obama is talking issues, proposals, vision and hope.
McCain is depending on lies, personal attacks: because McCain
has nothing to offer but failed Bush policies ...

Sharon, Littleton, CO   October 5th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I live in Colorado and we are sick and tired of the incessant negative campaigning from the McCain Campaign. We have serious problems in our state and we do NOT want more of the same. Obama/Biden will carry win this state and our 9 electoral votes will swing them into the White House!

Turnabout is fair play   October 5th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Scott L October 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Senator Biden, while I do not believe in your Presidential candidate's socialistic viewpoints, I wish you and your family condolences during this time period.
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Way to go @55hole, shake Biden's hand in condolences while sticking the knife in his back with the other one.. just don't say anything at all because all you do in these blogs is spout anti-Obama hate anyways. Go away and die.

Raymond Duke   October 5th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Oh I see my comments are being deleted because I do not support Obama and stated the facts. It must be because I am not a liberal or a liberal Jewish person.

Amy from Colorado   October 5th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I live in Colorado, and I definitely see way more Obama signs and bumper stickers than McCain. I only knew two people who were going to vote for McCain in CO, and now they are so disgusted with McCain's pick of Palin, that they decided not to vote at all this year. Everyone else I know is voting for Obama, so come Nov 4 the Republican's will just have lost one of their formerly red states!

annie - never again a dem.   October 5th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

To cnn – guess you only post blogs that are favorably to your candidate.

Ron Watson   October 5th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Let's face it – McCain is desperate. These are the last days of his last chance at being THE PRESIDENT. It is obvious his concern is not for America but rather for his own ambitions. At this point, he would take down anyone (friend or foe) to win. That is the simple facts. It is hard to look in the face of lost dreams – ask anyone who's been there. For McCain, its too personal to care what it takes.

lovable liberal   October 5th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

The leaves are turning, and so are the swing states. Democrats are going to win big.

Wrinkly and Winky   October 5th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

I used to live in Colorado and can tell you that if the ski bums get off the mountain and vote, this state will turn blue!!

Patricia   October 5th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

If someone picked through every donation, both camps would find something to hold over the other one. There are too many donations to filter everything out. We have to trust they are doing the best they can. RNC sounds a little desparate though bringing this up.

texas democrat   October 5th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

I wish texas would turn blue. Go Obama/Biden!

Wrinkly and Winky   October 5th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Aware,

You really need to stop watching O'Reilly. If you think Obama's strategy caused the collapse of our markets, you are beyond unaware and now reside in a cluless state of mind.

The truth is, people like YOU don't get it. You sit at the feet of an old senile man and his toy poodle.

Sherry for Obama   October 5th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

How anyone in their right mind could vote for mcmaverick and his pal barbie is beyond me.

some of the republican party are so ignorant .

Obama will be marked down as the best president the united states has ever had........take that to the bank......

blaising   October 5th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

McHeh? is hangin' on by fingernails now. Kinda sad watchin' the old soldier fade away.

The state of the race is a small but significant Obama lead, just at the margins of twice the MoE in the trackers. Since McCain was unable to put Obama away in his strongest debate topic (foreign policy), and since so much structurally favors Dems, if there are no more shake-ups in the race McCain will likely lose.

steve   October 5th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

At this point in time, sarah palin is irrelevant and a distraction(albeit pulling some crowds and raising money) for her party.
The debate last time confirmed what some of my independent friends felt about her.
She is dangerously ignorant of issues and recklessly arrogant to ignore answering questions from the moderator.
We have seen this movie before , and see what has happened to this country due to wrong headed policy.
Never again can i take any chance on this reckless politician called Palin

Kayropro   October 5th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Colorado High is what we need on November 4th
Obama 08 and if he does a good job 12 too!

Pamela Rainsong   October 5th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Smart Floridians are voting Obama/Biden in 2008 !

Steve A.   October 5th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Colorado is going for Obama big time, the more quity pie Palin talks the better Obama does, he's got my vote and I don't care who his friends are......may I call you Blinky?....wink,wink.........

Wrinkly and Winky   October 5th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Scott L-

Desperate, just like your candidate. The finance charge is just another example of sour grapes by the whiny RNC...WAHHHHHHH, Obama raised more money than us. NO FAIR!

Kristen   October 5th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I think Colorado can squeak out an OBAMA victory. I know that down in Castle Rock we have a lot of moms going for Obama!!!!

Joe   October 5th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

McCain is going bring fear Factor just like Bush did in 2004. Mcsame didnt think about the country when he pick his VP and i feel sorry for her every time i see her on TV.

ex-republican Latino   October 5th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Keep it going Colorado. Become blue like Nevada, where I am helping with voter turnout. Nevada and Colorado will be blue. And Tancredo's face will be turning RED. Hahaha, last laugh for me, Tan Creido...

Raymond Duke   October 5th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Unless fraudelent voting has been taking place or there are a lot of transplant liberals from california who has moved into the area. Baring these two events colorado will go for McCain. I hope the FEC looks into Obama's fund raising and I am sure they will find a lot of foriegn donations primarily from the mideastern countrys. I bet they will also find multiple small donations from Farrakkun"s followers (the Black muslim nation of Islam) since Farrakkun seemed to be on Intimate Terms with the Blacl Liberation Trinity Church in Chicago. Reverend Wright sure hated whitey and America and Obama and Michele spent twenty years there.

Sue   October 5th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Come on Colorado! We chased McCain out of Michigan, please do the same. He and Palin are the poorest excuse for honorable people I have ever seen. She is hiding from an ethics indictment and preaches honesty and transparency, and he continues to say his campaign is 100% honest, when all they do is lie, fabricate, and if necessary, turn back the clock to charges that were debunked months ago. Too bad he didn't spend all the time when he was already the nominee actually coming up with a plan for this country or choosing a VP wisely.

All they have is "Senator Obama (insert lie here)" and "Drill, baby, drill," and "mavericks." That's all.

Terry   October 5th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I just can't see how these polls are accurately capturing the youth vote (most people under 35 do not own a landline and young people do not pick up anonymous calls) which STRONGLY favors Obama as he is looking to the future while Mcain still thinks he is fighting Nam and Palin doesn't even believe in global warming! I sincerely hope Coloradans chose Obama/Biden over McSAME and Caribou Barbie.

Ash   October 5th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Isn't it true that Palin's husband once belonged to a party with agenda of Secession from mainland USA? If Obama is painted as "palling with a terrorist", then Palin is married to one.

former rebublican turned independant   October 5th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

This is clearly the "leftist liberal media" talking... LOL

Couldn't be that smart people everywhere are seeing McCain/Palin for the Joke they really are.

Mary   October 5th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Palin and McCain times running out now they get dirty, this on top of being liers. God see's these things and he sides with the truth and good. OBAMA/BIDEN 08

AtlDet   October 5th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Obama/Biden will win by a landslide in Nov. Watch!!

Ari   October 5th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I think that Arizona is much closer than polls say it is. I live in the Phoenix area and I see far more Obama stickers and signs than McCain stickers and signs.

As for Sarah Palin, someone needs to remind her that her husbans belongs to an organization that thinks Alaska should secede from the Union. And she has the nerve to say that Obama is friends with terrorists? She is married to one if we are using the conservative definition.

Empire, CO   October 5th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Colorado will be BLUE on November 4th, count on it!

John   October 5th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Obama is lifting Washington politics out of the gutter by speaking to Americans about the current, and future health of our nation. All 50 states have residents who are tired of the GOP hate machine that helped GWBush into the White House. I moved from the SF Bay Area to the Black Hills in SD, the Rushmore state, I can't promise SD will vote Democratic, but my family will.

Mrs. Texas Teacher   October 5th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Aware, have you had your head in the ground the last 8 years? Do you really think that the people who got us into this mess are the only ones who can get us out! Golly gee and darn it.... you are no smarter than Barbie Palen.... no not her appearance, but rather her mentality. Barbie comes in all hair colors!

Tony   October 5th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

John McCain is DESPERATE/For the next month be prepared to hear NOTHING but LIES, DISTORTIONS, ETC.

Mccain has become little more than an angry, bitter, pathetic old man who does NOT put the country first and never has.

He has always put himself , and those like him, FIRST.

If someone is ignorant enough enough NOT to vote for Obama simply becasue they are a racist, not only do they deserve not to vote, they deserve exactly what they will get when they lose their jobs, pensions, 401(k),

WAKE UP AMERICA. It is almost 2009 and if you want to see this country beging to upright itself, you ahd better hope Obama and Biden win. If not, get ready for 4 more years of bush and SHUT UP when things get worse.

Mrs. Texas Teacher   October 5th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I think the People are a whole lot wiser this time around.

Our founding fathers were the well educated intellectuals of their time.... I suspect of any time. Otherwise, they could not have crafted such a wonderful instrument to run this country, the Constitution of the United States of America.

I think Obama is of their ilk! It's about time that we decided that we do NOT need to settle for C average people running this country. That would mean that Obama is the only man... or woman running who has the intelligence to get us out of the mess the Republicans have gotten us into.

Tyree,LV-Independent   October 5th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

The Obama/Biden Ticket Will Pull Away After Tuesday's Debate Along With The Rest Of The Battleground States Including Nevada.

Obama/Biden 08'

Olivia   October 5th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Obama is risky. On taxes, security, character. His healthcare plan will be much too expensive. He keeps misrepresenting McCain's plan.

Why do people want to put him in office to find this out?All the signs are there.
Also........can't ignore Acorn. The possibility of voter fraud is a blight to the honest people of this country.

Heather, Cleveland, OH   October 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

One of the states in which McCain has to do heavy defense.

I'm sure the Obama volunteers in CO are doing great work. Keep it up!

Chris, Middletown, CT   October 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

I'm a Republican....who contributed to Obama...and now fall into the "undecided" category....I'm not sure I can stomach a puppet Al Gore presidency – I'm not sure I can face the rhetoric of those who would blame the economic trouble on George Bush – when in fact it was the 1995 Clinton policy....and the 2006 defense of this unsound policy (to ensure low income people with no (or little) money down can get a mortgage....even Alan Greenspan warned against it....I want an administration that will take responsibility for its actions...and no more entitlement programs...enough is enough...on the global warming issue....ask one question....why is Mars also warming up?? (maybe "man" played a role there too Sen Biden??) dopes...

Todd   October 5th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

. . . .Please Go to Colorado and "campaign" Sara Palin!

Obama / Biden 08.

Realistic   October 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

At this time of financial crisis and the failure of our banks, do we really want one of the Keating Five involved?

truck   October 5th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Obama may not win in November despite the majority. The U.S. needs to do a few things to restore Democracy. First, we need to ban electronic voting machines. Companies such as Diebold/Premiere have admitted problems and have been caught applying last-minute security patches to only a few systems. They should be in jail for treason and voting machines should be banned in all elections. Also, an international election inspection team should be allowed into the U.S. Last time Bush blocked it because he was cheating.

Yes, we can!   October 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Colorado, do not let those lying bastards without a plan win! They did not have a plan 8 years ago when they got in office and they dis not have aplan when they went into Iraq. They also seem not to have a plan for the future in their campaign because all we keep hearing are lies about Obama and not what plans they have for America. They didn't even have a plan on who to pick for VP.

Kick them out of politics!

Vote OBAMA/BIDDEN

chippyarm   October 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

While I read the posts fairly regularly, I don't fully understand. Can someone tell me about Palin's ties to a group that wants to separate from the United States? I understand they have had issues with the American flag. How sad if true. Thanks

Evil Eye!!!   October 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

To- aware October 5th, 2008 6:10 pm ET
Obama is so full of himself that he just doesn't get it! **And YOU my Friend Are FULL of SH_T**!

Gone   October 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

When all is said and done, Obama is going down in November because of two issues:

1. Jeremiah Wright
2. Michelle Obama

Boomer   October 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Both the State House and Senate, The Gov. 1 Senator now are BLUE. 1more Senator in Nov. are BLUE next will be the President. The People of Colorado are seeing the light and getting it right. GO OBAMA

tracy   October 5th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

I never understood why national polls are reported with such importance-it has always been all about the battleground states. (As Gore and Kerry both found out )

Badger   October 5th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

How can Colorado even think about extending the Bush nightmare?

Griff   October 5th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

"The Birds". Would have made "Trifle". Out of your Boss...

SEGUNDO   October 5th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

PALIN IS NOT GOIN TO BE VICE MORE THAN SIX MONTH IF MC CAIN WINS (I HOPE NOT) ,SAME REPUBLICANS WILL CHANGE HER WITH ANY EXCUSE LIKE A SICK CHILD OR OTHER THING.

Tucker, Colorado   October 5th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

. . . And rising. You just can't be part of the in crowd of real Americans
and admit that you voted for Sara Palin with a straight face.

pbdenver   October 5th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

why always are my comments under moderation?
Please email me to explain...
Thanks

raphmadu   October 5th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Go Obama, it's time to clean up the mess in white house.
Obama and Biden 08

tracy   October 5th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Election day can't get here soon enough. Tired of everything.

Scott   October 5th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Chance isn't always good... socialism here we come!

Does anyone care about facts anymore?   October 5th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I live in CO. I am always surprised that the polls are so close here because the Obama to McCain bumper sticker and sign ratio is about 15 : 1. And not just in Denver. Even in CO Springs, I found about a 3 : 1 ratio.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Obama blow McCain out of the water here.

carol   October 5th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

ah yes, only 1 more months before american voters get cold feet and make the biggest mistake of their lives. see you in europe

Xavier   October 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Black and WHite for Obama,
Wasnt it that long ago that a small child turned up on the terrorist no fly list? McCain really is nothing more than a Bush clone. I cant wait to see him get his rear end handed to him by Obama come November.

Steve, Aspen   October 5th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Those poll numbers will go up, just keep airing Sara Palin campaign
rallies. HAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Democrats 08.

john   October 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

How many alleged God-fearing values driven worshippers in the Rethuglican party are concerned that McCain/Palin are so active in slinging dirt, mud and malicious lies, while avoiding the issues? Do these same values-driven believers identify with "Joe Six-pack"?! And why have we not heard about Lipstick's various pastor's anti-Isreal sermons that she sat through aborbing the far, far right's near-cultish ideology? And does Todd have a sore throat that stops him from yakin'? Can the "dooode" speak-a-da-'inglish or not?

Pepsi   October 5th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

If everyone decides to really look at what is before them I don't see how they can vote any way but with the democratic ticket. They have been the most level headed and consistant ticket. They are the ones who started with Change and when the republicans found it was what the public was wanting the republicans flip flopped to the democrats message, which we all know they will go back to their way which is Bushes way if they were to win. If everyone really listens they will see that Palin is not ready to lead our country. I don't understand why republicans like listening to their candidates who always talk down to them. I would think they would like to listen to a candidates who talks to them as a person makes everyone feel good about themselves and gives us the hope we all deserve. Hopefully by election day everyone will have it figured out and will see our best hope for our future and the future lies with the leadership of Barack and Joe.

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008

maria   October 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Our next President... Barack Obama ! Go back to Alaska Sara.. the moose are waiting for you.

jf   October 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Government is to protect America, not to supply us with all our needs. Let's get back to basics. Obama would lead us to socialism. Wake up and vote McCain.

kris   October 5th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I think there´s a pretty good chance that we all wake up on November 5th and discover that McSame, Cindy, Sarah, First Dude Todd, Bristol, Willow, Piper, Hyper, Trig, Track, Truck, Trounce and Tramp (just my guess as to what Sarah´s next children and grandchildren will be named) were just a really horrible nightmare. Whew...

Of course, Karl Rove, IS the Boogie Man and always will be... but a little fear is good for Americans. It keeps us on our toes.

Xavier   October 5th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Illegal contributions? Terrorists? McCain announced that he was going to start fighting dirty, and it sure didnt take long. I guess he has to do it, because dirty is all that he has left. Get ready to have your rear ends handed to you republican's. After eight years of running our great country into the sewer, its time that you get whats coming to you.

Ps. to Scott L.
The only thing that is getting BUSTED come November is the republican party.

Well wishes to the Biden family   October 5th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

I hope people start to ask the questions of why McCain has not reported his earnings from GAMBLING on his taxes(and folks believe he's such a Christian), and that Palin didn't report thousands of dollars for her per diem..

Like Bush, they are above the law. this is the proof. Just plain crooked.

Paul, EP Tx   October 5th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Go Johnny, Go! Go! Go!
Make no misake, this is about Obama and Sarah.
Obama pulled 52 million
Sarah pulled 70 million

media doesn't want us to see the obvious, McCain should go after California, New Mexico, Nevada, Michigan, etc....

Obama08   October 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Guys, Guys, Palin accused Obama palling with terrorists, now King Abdullah, a close friend of GWB sat with Afghan and Taliban for peace talks, now am very much interested in what blind conservative repubs want to say on this.

NC Women for Obama/Biden!   October 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Come along, Colorado! We're counting on you!

Pat from NM   October 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Yeah for CO, my neighbors to the north. Based on the polls, seems like a lot of the country is seeing that McCain/Palin offer nothing but more of the same as the last eight disastrous years. That will be in even more evidence as McCain/Palin really delve into Rovian style politics the last few weeks of the campaign. We, as a nation, have to show them that we will no longer put up with this style of politics.

Shannon   October 5th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Obama is going to win Colorado. There is no doubt about it! They are smart people!!

Billy   October 5th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

We're counting on you CO, push Obama to the White House!

RestTofworld   October 5th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Dear America,

Please do the right thing and vote Obama in. 8 years of Bush is enough for us too.

Best regards

The Rest of the World

shaiiwn hoover   October 5th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

the issues matters to the lives of Americans
so no time for Jokes
Hokeyzz Mom coool
but time like this
2ghethers as 1 Nation
Obama08

tom   October 5th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Avoid distraction!

Eyes on the prize!

Obama '08!

Pamela Rainsong   October 5th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Unlike many Southerners... Westerners are educated. They won't buy into another 4 years, 8 years, or another minute of bad republican policies.

Obama/Biden '08

Griff   October 5th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Global Warming... Frying-Tonight. The Planet is becoming one Hugh Electrode...

republican-Obama   October 5th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Remember, Obama actually only needs 269 (tie will almost certainly go to him). He has 260 right now (NM, IA, MI, MN are basically his). To get to 269, he could win just Colorado, or New Hampshire and Nevada (less likely). He could also just decide to put the bulk of his resources into either Ohio or Florida, making it impossible for McCain to win.

Cindy   October 5th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

As a native of Colorado, now living in another battleground state, Virginia, I hope Coloradans will reflect on the last 8 years that were brought on by a Texas maverick. No more mavericks!!! Enough is enough!!!

Black and White for Obama   October 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Watchout parents, your 8 years old may be tie to torrorist. Mccain want to tie or link kids to torrorist even though the kids are in school miles away from where crime was commited or don't know what is torrorist.

That is true by John Mccain standard. pitty that Mccain is very patiotic, by smearing his fello american.

Yeah to be patriotic by Mccain standard u have to smear your own country man or kill their soul. None sense Mccain u are dumb and doom.

Reason   October 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Guys GO TO WIKIPEDIA AND LOOK UP CHARLES KEATING. McCain was involved in a corruption scandal!!!

kevin   October 5th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

We will turn your states blue, we will turn this country into a socilalist state, we will redistribute your wealth. There is nothing you can do about it.

Obama/Biden

Sean   October 5th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Republicans: Taking comments out of context since 1972!

Courtney in Vegas   October 5th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I have extended family in Colorado, 14 in all and of them; 8 are precinct captains at 8 different locations for the Obama campaign. Their report as of 10/03/08, put CO well into the hands of Obama. The numbers given by this article are not even close. Registrations are way up on the Democratic side. So when they finally update this story the rest of America will know that Obama had won CO by a much wider margin than CNN was projecting.

Justin   October 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Go McCain/Palin 2008

Ruby   October 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Colorado, Nevada, Florida, Ohio. I would love to see those 4 states colored blue come 11pm on Nov. 4. Oh and Florida too. YES WE CAN!!!

SMART GUY/EXPERIENCED GUY '08!!

Walley2   October 5th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

I live in Denver and in my Building 31 households out of 32 are for Obama, actually my whole neighborhood is for Obama, all you see are Obama signs and bumper stickers, no one here cares for McCain at all

republican-Obama   October 5th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

This is, however, not a call for complacency. Remember that voting-machine fraud will be rampant, and voter intimidation and misdirection can be expected.

Carol   October 5th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Come on guys, we dont deserve 4 more years(and maybe 8) of the same Bush admnistration!

Obama/Biden 08

Joe in Denver   October 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I've been supporting McCain since the primaries, but I just can't do it anymore. I never supported the 700-billion-dollar bailout (I still don't), but at least Barack Obama sounds like he knows how he'll pay for it. McCain doesn't have any solid ideas at all.

This is one Colorado Republican who will definitely be voting for Obama this year.

kenbridge   October 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

The last poll I saw of Colorado voters showed Obama ahead in Colorado by double digits. Where does CNN's info come from?

Northern Exposure   October 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Keep on keepin' on Obama.

Rob   October 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

McCain = old man–old ideas–old Bush copy . A vote for McCain you can sell those ranch's . This old man is no maverick – bet he can't even remember how to spell it .

Diane   October 5th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Obama will win Colorado....but if the people choose McCain–God only help you people. WHO WANTS AN ERRATIC OLD CODGER RUNNING THE WHITE HOUSE/ HE PROBABLY WEARS DIAPERS RIGHT NOW.

Tracey   October 5th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I don't understand why people are actually considering another republican for president? How many times does the rug have to be pulled inorder for some people to get it? Like Bill Maher said, we Americans are STUPID!!!!! People who are going to vote for this ticket, are not the "sharpest pencils in the stack" because there is absolutely no way on this god given earth, he should be in anyone's mind for President. Not to mention his running mate. I find her entire demeanor, especially her folksy talk to be inappropriate for this high level job! It's like she is in high school or even elementary job. VP don't use that kind of language when they speak. What is a "joesixpack". This kind of talk is so inappropriate!!!!!!

Micheal   October 5th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I am registered Republican and I am voting for Obama. I hope someday we live in a country where people don't see color. After all Obama is a mixed race, he is not black.

Go Barack Obama '08!

KG   October 5th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

We need to be the nation at the environmental conferences who isn't joking lightheartedly about our selfish overconsumption of the world's resources; we need to be adamantly opposed to torture. We need to be the country we set out to be. I don't think we'll be that country with John McCain at the helm. We need to restore hope, and again, I don't think John McCain is the candidate for that job – Barack Obama is.

Kim   October 5th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I'm not from Manhattan, I'm from a southern red state, and as a red-state voter who has voted for Bush twice, I'm not about to make the same mistake again. I am a registered Republican who is voting for Obama – precisely because we need not just "a change", we need "to change." We need to be the good guys once again, and I don't think we can do that with McCain's third Bush term.

Kiki   October 5th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

...and I wish someone would mention this but in some polls, Texas is down to a single digit separation between the two...SINGLE DIGIT!!

Oh, how sweet it would be to see the state of Texas turn blue...

...typing from Austin...of course...

tim   October 5th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

blame bush all you want, but the democrats control congress and the fanny mae and freddy mac mess – frank, schumer, dodd. If you get Obama in it'll just be more of the same, but in this case the democrats will control everything and nothing will change. Having pelosi and frank oversee the investigation into these institutions is like the preverbial fox guarding the henhouse.

however on the bright side: my taxes will go down, I'll get free health care, my kids free college, my mortgage will disappear because it'll be bailed out, and life will be good.

Barney   October 5th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Thank you Sarah !!!

After 45 years of having to listen to a republican mother-in-law, she called last night and said she's not going to listen to any more lies from her party. Just in time, too. She's switching to DEM tomorrow – the last day to "register" (although she's only officially switching parties)!!

Thank you Sarah!!!!

moth   October 5th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

I have never been so disturbed by the political scene as I am this year.. Nothing is more important than people waking up and seeing what is at stake if they don't get hold of things.. We need to focus on how to change our oil situation so we stop financing the Islamic revolution and need to stop our connections to Islamic policies that seem to be sneaking up on us.. and we need to remember it is ok in Islam to tell lies if it sinks the big satan and lets Islam take over.. Remember, it is ok to lie if it gets them where they want to go..

If you love your country.. Vote Mc Cain!!!!!

MBFLA   October 5th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

You betcha Colorado will go blue and doggone it we hope Florida will also!

Hall for Obama   October 5th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Tell me it not so Denny, I am going to vote for Obama any way.

BKoi   October 5th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Sarah Palin told the truth once, during the debate when she said "the American people will never again be taken advantage of "", she's right! The American people are going to escort her back to Alaska, and escort John MCCain and the rest of the "BAD GUYS" in the republican party the hell out of office!!

Owanemi Iyalla   October 5th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

It seems to me a lot that quite a few states which have been red in the past are now going blue and the states where McCain thought he had hope are now obviously blue (e.g. Michigan). I therefore would hope the Obama campaign can maintain this recent trend through to the elections in November. The McCain camp has been making a lot of mis-steps in recent weeks, most recently by calling Obama a terrorist (that was a very bad move on Palin's part) and I can only hope they continue to do so in the coming weeks.

Obama/Biden 2008/2012

Don   October 5th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Wow...this sounds like an election in Zimbabwe. I almost always thought US elections are issue based, now I know better. Most third world dictators watching this election will be learning alot, and I'm sure there are still more to learn about the so called American democracy. One can argue, if China or Burma were to control the international media, their style of "democracy" will be the model.

Virginia   October 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

In response to AWARE. You claim we are in an economic mess because of strategies like Obama's. Are you kidding me? Seriously, where have you been the past 8 years? Are you that incompetent to understand that it is JOHN MCCAIN's party who is largely repsonsible for this meltdown? He has supported the policies that led to this, and guess what, his plan to fix the economy is to continue the same policies. Have you not watched a single interview or even listened to him speak? I have seen him speak twice and have yet to hear one iota of a plan on the economy other than "Barack Obama will raise your taxes." I have yet to hear one iota about a plan for Iraq other than "The surge worked." THE SURGE WORKED IS NOT A PLAN. Get serious AWARE. Do your homework first before writing something so rediculous.

Phil   October 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Palin principles are in question. What type of Cristian would lie cheat and steal to win.

Mavericks or card cheats?

Chris   October 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Our son lives in Colorado and has always been a staunch republican, but he informed me the other day that he will not be voting republican this year!!! Yeah He says Palin is too scarey for one thing.

anyonmous   October 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

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sola   October 5th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Obama and mccain are incomparable. the young man is just too good for that old man, i not or politics there is no need for election

Peter (CA)   October 5th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Scott L-what does this have to do with this thread.
And, yes, it is somewhat possible for someone to hack in and do something untoward. But your conclusion is like most of those coming from McCain/Palin-completely unfounded on any facts.

Rena   October 5th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Go Senator Obama!

The majority of the American voters see through the McCain-Palin tired tactics. As anyone can plainly see, you're gaining huge ground because we the majority have definitely and unyieldingly got your back!

Obama/Biden '08

SEGUNDO   October 5th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

NI UN VOTO HISPANO
PARA EL REPUBLICANO

nancy   October 5th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

How can cnn support a candidate that is an Arab-Muslin Obama. The very same that destroyed New York and has made the rest of american live in fear?
His buddy Ali Abunimah supports the destruction of Israel.
His cousin Odinga (see google Obama and Odinga), half brother Abongo Obama that wants to overthrow the current pro-american
government in Kenya and establish Muslin Sharia Law.
You need to realize who the real Obama is and not be fooled.

Leslee   October 5th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Coloradoans for Obama!

Even though most of Colorado Springs is pulling for McCain. I believe Obama will win our state easily. I can't wait to celebrate over an "Obamanator" beer at the Wyncoop Brewery on election night!

ben   October 5th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Instead of messages of hope and excitement, all I seem to find here is messages of despair, critiques of how Obama is running his campaign, and meaningless rants against the lies being spewed by McCain and Palin.

ENOUGH!
Obama/Biden!

adem   October 5th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Finally, it seems Americans are waking up.

God Bless The United States Of America.

OBAMA/BIDEN/PALIN (what ? she is helping Obama ticket)

Obama 08   October 5th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Common Colorado, JUST DO IT ....vote for Obama/Biden.

Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and all other states, let's do it right this year 2008. Let no adds or messages be a show stopper. We are one nation and we can do it.... LET's go...BLUE ALL THE WAY, ALL 50 STATES!!!!!!!

Barney   October 5th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Why are "aware" and "Scott L" allowed to post their crap on every one, and I get censored?

Just want to know why the obviously "paid for by M/P" people allowed to come into the room and stir up crap.

Roland   October 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Our $1,000 is from abroad . . . Americans living abroad are allowed to give. GO OBAMA/BIDEN!

Carol Kissner in Green Bay, WI   October 5th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I can't believe that some people hear something said by a political party and automatically believe it. I feel sorry for Denny because even though he/she has a computer to comment on something he/she heard Denny didn't use the computer and the internet to fact check it. Listen up Americans...we are not stupid...we are not blind. Use your ears not just to hear but to listen. Obama is NOT a terrorist, he is NOT a muslum and he is NOT going to raise your taxes if you make $42,000 a year. Please use your computers and the internet to actually learn about the people you are going to vote for. Thank you for allowing me to ask people to use their brains. Don't forget to vote...it's your right and an honor.

caliindependent   October 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

If McCain loses these important toss up states, we will all be paying for it in the long run.

Do not forget that Obama is supported by the terrorists that hate us. That is the truth, and anyone reading this cannot deny it.

Don't be fooled by his false speeches and empty promises.

steve   October 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Sean-

McCain wants the water for the horribly expensive enviromentally unfriendly shale oil. It takes a lot of water to leach out the oil. And it will cost the US taxpayers billions in subsidies to get it.

He's an oil industry candidate. Look at his advisors and VP. Haven't we had enough of that?

I hope Colorado goes blue!!

Obama/Biden 08!!!!

anyonmous   October 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

if obama can make colorodo blue and new hamsphire then he odesnt even need florida and ohio

John Starnes Tampa Florida   October 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I lived in Denver in for 15 years and dearly hope that the state that is headquarters for "family values" type modern Pharisee organizations, and that gave Bush eight years to trash America, will look at the beauty of those mountains and imagine our country respected and prosperous and beautiful and vote for Obama a month from now.

Matt   October 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Denny
you wrote:

Well… Apparently Barrack is going to lose because he's a terrorist. Dang… Why didn't i see it before? McCain is right about everything!

Obama is not a terrorist!!!!!!! McBush is wrong about everything

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 5th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

The great state of Colorado will do this country and their State no further harm by supporting 4 more years of McCain/Bush policy.

disgusted   October 5th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Only people with no respect for themselves will vote for MCCain and Palin. Imagine Palin at the UN avoiding any questions that she is asked and saying that she needs to speak directly to the hockey moms and the PTA

B   October 5th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Can someone stop Rove and Palin from destroying Social Security ?

Hopefully, McCain,72, will retire now.

Lthomas   October 5th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Obama 08... You dont have to be an economist to figure this one out!

Dan, Newport   October 5th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Keep up the lies, McCain, with the help of Sara "Harry Potter" Palin.

Obama 50% McCain 42% Go figure.

Malcolm   October 5th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Sounds to me like the Palin/McCain campaign might be running out of money since they decided to take public money and now they need to try yet another way to shut Obama down. Everything they've done has failed so far and will continue to do so. Definitely voting for Obama!!

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 5th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Colorado will go blue this time.... Obama focuses on issues while the GOP duo continue to sling mud....

VIRGNIA RAMSEY   October 5th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I think that these candiates need to LISTEN to the American People and realize that this COUNTRY is in a bad crisis.We need somone that is STRONG to lead this country. I'm not convinced that an inexperienced woman is ready to do so.
Voters do the right thing and vote Obama/Biden in November

NobodyCanStopObama   October 5th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

colorado gonna be blue on november 4. no way, no how, no mcplain.
after few weeks mcsame will concede this state too as MI.

yes we can! go obama!

Carol   October 5th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Outtouch is right, Obama is doing so well because he is staying focused on the issues. If the McCain ticket would spend half as much time on the issues as they do on all the "swift-boat tactics" they might actually still be in this race.
BTW- as long as Sarah is talking about Obama's "shady relationships with terrorists", lets get the First-Dude's participation the Alaskan secessionist movement out in the open, too.
McCain can't keep up this pace much longer – he is looking exhausted under all that make-up and Palin can't talk her way out of a paper bag.
Keep up the great work Colorado!
Obama/Biden 08!

SPH   October 5th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

At this point, McCain's and Palin's attacks on Obama are simply useless and self-defeating. McCain has revealed himself to be an angry, rash and vindictive man and Palin possesses neither the mind nor the stature to be a heartbeat from the presidency.

Rauby   October 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

People don't care about being from red states or blue state. They care about the plan candidates propose for their future. They care about issues since they aware there will not be two Presidents: one red and one blue. There will be the President of the United States and the winner will be the one who responds to the concerns of the people. These concerns include the economy and the image of the country abroad. And it takes Obama/Biden to restore both the economy and the image of the US. So we can't be surprised to see every state join this noble cause.

Joe Regis   October 5th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Big change is coming to Washington.

Landslide Obama/Biden 08/12.

Democrat for Big Mac   October 5th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Obama is probably leading and I'm sure he must have thrown a party when the economic Tsunami hit 2 weeks ago...........as he is the sole beneficiary of this. He has nothing to defend. This is because he has no record to defend. The only record he has is to seek the higher office position for himself.

Obama will say anything that you would like to hear. When he goes to low income places, he frightens them of McCain and offers a silver spoon. Yet, when he returns to his buddies in San Fransisco, he tells them how middle America is clinging to their guns and religion and antipathy towards people of color.

YOU DECIDE.............that is if it ever makes it on this liberal blog.

M in Manhattan   October 5th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Focus on the issues. Do not let the distractions of "silly season" get in the way of your message, Senator Obama!

LouieLou   October 5th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

It an owtliner!, don't believe the hype. Latino vote will swing the state to Obama. I would like to see the internal on this one. I bet that it was skewed with 65 and older. Very little younger and latino voters. Ief you was to see objective results, go to Real Clear Politics/polls or Pollster.com. Now, is the time to Vote, McSame has given us anything on many of the issue that effect our lives!

kathy   October 5th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Having lived in Colorado, Grand Junction to be specific – i know they will do the right thing and go blue for Obama. Go Colorado Go

McCain!   October 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Polls Don't Mean Squat!

Go McCain!!!

Barney   October 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I'm more interested in the subpoena-dodging that the vp candidate is doing BEFORE EVEN ELECTED.

Info please.

aware   October 5th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Obama is so full of himself that he just doesn't get it! :(

The content of Obama's "change" ideology or his world view has been glossed over! And, everyday Americans have been smooth talked and schmoozed senseless!

We have been in recession bordering on a serious depression before, and we spent many years recovering from strategies like Obama's! :(

Joseph Adewole   October 5th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

These people will surely see the light; they will turn their States to Blue ...by embracing the new era in American Politics.

aware   October 5th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Obama is so full of himself that he just doesn't get it! :(

The content of Obama's "change" ideology or his world view has been glossed over! Everyday Americans have been smooth talke and scmoozed senseless!

We have beenin recession bordering on a serious depression before, and we have spent many years recovering from strategies like Obama's!

Aaron from Ohio   October 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Karl Rove predicted today that Obama will get at least 273 electoral votes Nov. 4th. Add Colorado's 9. Add the 20 from Ohio also.

Edward   October 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Sock it to 'em BARAK! They're gonna try to smear your name cuz they can't win on the issues. The Republican Party & McSame are nervous an they should be. They wanna audit his contributions sounds Erradic to me. I trust Obama & Biden , I do not trust McSame/Pailin. I will be sending Barak 1200$ tomorrow morning. GO BARAK!!!

JACKED-UP-POLITICS, FLORIDA   October 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

If Coloradians were smart, this would not have even made the news. Their homeless rate in Denver is soaring and the race is close. Someone better re evaluate those numbers again.

You all were fooled badly back in 2000 and 2004, will you have to make that same mistake again.

George/FL   October 5th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

ALL I KNOW IS FOXNEWS LOVE NEGATIVES AGAINST OBAMA. FOXNEWS LIKE GOP AND WORKING FOR McCAIN.

Enlightened Voter   October 5th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Now the RNC and the mccain camp want an investigation into Obama's finances. What is funny is that they can't believe that someone could get so much support from ordinary citizens. People believe in Obama not the mccain/palin camp. I for one had NEVER donated to a campaign until Obama and I continue to give biweekly donations. Rethuglicans sure can stoop low and they wonder why people have turned against them.

I want the Obama's at 1600 Pennsylvannia Avenue   October 5th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Please Colorado help Obama win the Rocky Mountain "spine" from NM to MT!

Scott L   October 5th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

"and while no organization is completely protected from internet fraud,"

Quote unquote from Obama campaign release to Federal Election Committee investigating claims of illegal donations to the Obama campaign.

BUSTED!!!

George/FL   October 5th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Colorado or not Colorado, Obama will win this election with people in Colorado. But GOP need to stay focuse on our economy not an a dirty attack on Obama. I am a GOP member. Clean campaign means that the nations will know what you gonna do and how you gonna do it. Obama does, but John not yet improve .

David   October 5th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

The good folks of Colorado know you don't have to own a ranch to know the concerns of ranchers. You don't to be from the West to know that folks in the West are also concerned about mortgages, loss of jobs, rising cost of health care, and the general growing gap between the haves and the have-nots.

Colorado is going Obama / Biden.

chris   October 5th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

That type of apathy that will lead to the dems losing. About 30% of Americans do want more Bush. Another 10 to 15 percent seem to think McCain is not the same as Bush. It would only take a couple of percentage points in key states, add in an interesting 3rd party candidate, etc, etc to put Bush Jr Jr in the WH.

A lot can happen is 4 weeks and don't think the RNC is not playing out multiple scenerios on how to change the subject to their benefit.

vote Obama coz it is Enough!

Chris   October 5th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Obama-Biden '08, the Original Mavericks. Real change you can believe in. No more of the McSame.

GoofyFeet   October 5th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Colorado should be carved up and it's pieces annexed to it's neighboring states.

Martha, Washington State   October 5th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Colorado will benefit if they listen to the issues rather than the desperate slizzy tactics and lies of the McCain camp.

OBAMA-BIDEN '08

Mike   October 5th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I live in Denver, and all I see is Obama yard signs and bumper stickers... This state will be blue come november...

Go Obama!

nuhu barry   October 5th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

thats right turn them reds to blue

Shadowdoc   October 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Ummm, I live in Colorado and I can tell you that this analysis is completely flawed....Two of these polls are up to 2 weeks old...Colorado will definitely be blue...

joe   October 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I'm hoping we've learned from (bad) experience.I'm optmistic enough to think we would've had huge turnouts at the polls even without the historic nature of the two candidates. Maybe not as big, but still big.

outtouch   October 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Senator Obama will continue do well because he focus on the issues.

Denny   October 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Well... Apparently Barrack is going to lose because he's a terrorist. Dang... Why didn't i see it before? McCain is right about everything!

Sean   October 5th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Remember Colorado, McCain wants to take your water from you. He has explicitly said he would want to take another look at the water agreements when he is president.

CindyN--PA   October 5th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

We are going to take this country back State -by State.
People are waking up to the lies of McShame and Palin and their swift boat style attacks.
We will take this country back! Yes we can!!
Real Change.
Not the lies of McSame and Sarah Cheney

henry   October 5th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

If he doesnt win who and what will be place to change the u.s and indeed lead influence across the globe?

joe   October 5th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

suggest before November, you read "The Audacity of Hope".

What did he do? He lifted politics out of the sewer and restored vision and hope.

Obama believes in America and in people. He is not a "politician" he is a leader. He understands the difference between idealism, cynicism and pragmatism. And he knows the tipping point from one to the other.

Obama is more than smart; he is wise and wisdom is what America needs.

Diebold Bandit   October 5th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

To even consider McCain and Palin as the new leaders of your country means that you just don't get it, or you just don't care.

I am shocked that Colorado would even think of putting into the whitehouse two mean-spirited, snide, sarcastic, mudslinging, secretive, petty, distracting, and dispicable characters such as John McCain and Sarah Palin.

Lisa T.   October 5th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

I've thought in recent months that Colorado is the state to watch. The electorate most likely will be the same as 2004 with the exception of Colorado. If it goes blue Obama will win. If it stays Republican McCain will win. As far as the other states NC VA FL will stay red. PA MI NH will stay blue.

Trasa, Texas   October 5th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

C'mon Colorado, bring it home for Obama. McBush and Palin are liers and still spread deceit to the American people. And this newest accusation, which I was wondering when it would come out. As long as they were fairly okay in the polls, it wasn't brought up, now they are losing ground they still rather attack character than talk about what's most important to Americans. Figures. I didn't fall for it 8 years ago, 4 years ago and now. Learn to see through the bullsh...t people. Unless Obama was bombing alongside Ayers, or reports of them in some kind of anit American organization I could see it being questionable. But a charitable committee? I guess all the other people on that committee are terrorist too.

ber6964   October 5th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Go Obama/Biden GOOOOOOOOOOOOO..........

mary   October 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Why is it so important right now for RNC to launch audit. I think republicans know they are going to lose . In Alaska the unemployment rate is high.Republicans are for the richhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

David from Whittier CA   October 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

According to fivethirtyeight.com, Colorado is given an 85% chance of going for Obama.

Greg   October 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

John Mccain “It's one thing to be a maverick,” Easley said. “It's another to be a stubborn old mule.”

Go Obama!

JBP   October 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Colorado – the election could be in your hands – vote OBAMA – toss the Republicans to the curb – let them take 4 – 8 years to think about what they did to this country and to our economy!

jane   October 5th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Obama will move ahead – the state will be Blue. Below Denver is Palin country – extreme, dangerous, conservatives and they are gathering – but they will not take COLORADO. Boulder and other areas are Rockin and Colorado will GO BLUE.

Dan   October 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

To include polls over 10 days old does not accurately reflect Obama's surge in the polls. CO is going to be a blue state

Doug, Florida   October 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Sarah, Sarah, Sarah:

You don’t believe in premarital sex but you got pregnant and elope.

Now your 16 yr daughter is pregnant – You hypocrite.

You are no Patriot – Alaska independence Party.

Vote for true AMERICANS

OBAMA / BIDEN

Carol   October 5th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

it's a dead heat in Nevada as well....the West is no longer Reagan Republican country.

Susan   October 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

UNDECIDED? Still?

OK screw it up again. At lease I am smart enough to realize my mistake for voting for Bush two times.

Jeffrey, CO   October 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

I don't think it is as close in Colorado as those polls suggest. Everywhere I go I see Obama stickers. He beat Hillary hands down, almost 2-1, in this state. John McCain lost to Romney. Obama will win Colorado.

BM   October 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

My friends, John McCain has been in the senate dam near thirty years and what has he done?

go nader   October 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

go to votenader.org he is the best chance this country has at a real change most of our founding fathers never wanted this country to go to a party system it should always go to the best man an independent Ralph nader

TS   October 5th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Can someone stop Rove and Palin from destroying Social Security ?

Hopefully, McCain,72, will retire now.

BM   October 5th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Colorado, think about your pocketbooks when you go to the poll. The economy is a mess! Not according to McCain, however!

BM   October 5th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Voters in Colorado, McCain is really not with it. Remember, he stated that the economy was sound. That's the same thing G.W.Bush said.Think about your pocketbooks, not the color of someone's skin. If you want a new direction, I suggest you go with someone with a vision to take this country in a new direction.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Greg   October 5th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

America: This is the question for you: Do we want leaders who are everyday folks, or do we want leaders who understand everyday folks?

I need empathy from our leaders and we want them to relate to Joe Six Pack.

That said, I don't want my next door neighbor Joe Six Pack, who is knee deep in credit card debt to be my President. Nor do I want Gov.Palin to be my President, unless she can demonstrate she is not allergic to complex issues.

Presidency is not a game that any Joe Six Pack can handle. I do want my President to fight for the Joe Six Pack. Understand the difference before you vote.

Venkat   October 5th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Don't trust the American Research Group and Mason-Dixon Polls. They are all skewed significantly to the republicans on all the states they conducted the poll. They are way off than other polls conducted by reputed agencies.

Susan   October 5th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Come on Colorado. Yes, we can!

Patric, PHX,AZ   October 5th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

McCain is going down, and hard. He will loose this election to Obama, and am sure no smear tactics from a moose killer can hurt him. So "BRING IT ON" McPain.

Ryan in NYC   October 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Things must be good in Colorado because here in NY/NJ house values stink, unemployment is plenty, and we are almost in a full fledged imaginary recession!
Vote Smart Colorado!
Obama/Biden in 08!

Mike O'Brien   October 5th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Dead heat in Colorado.. Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden.., you are 'only' one percentage point behind in Montana. Montana has "not" voted Democratic since the 1950's. Come up or back to Montana and finish McCain off. Sarah Palin.., who ? The best thing for the Democratic Party is Sarah Palin. Mike in Montana

Mike, FL   October 5th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I have a feeling McBush will stop compaigning in CO shortly just like he did in MI!

annie - never again a dem.   October 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Just heard that hussein’s campaign is trying to say Gov. Palin’s remarks yesterday about the domestic terrorist ayres are racist remarks!! CAN ANYONE BELIEVE THAT? I say ‘0′ is not qualified no experience – guess that’s a racist comment

carol   October 5th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

You go Barack.....John McCain thought he had all the battleground states sewn up.....too arrogant and smug for his own good.
John McCain is just floundering out there and doesn't know which way to turn.
We all know by now that he is into the "swift boating" game, just like his nemisis George Bush......if you can't win fairly, win by all and any means.
It sounds to me like the NO SLEAZE campaign has disappeared like the STRAIGHT TALK EXPRESS.....and MR COUNTRY FIRST can be President by all means.....just not of this country.

may mt   October 5th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Colorado will turn blue soon

Pat   October 5th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Go OBAMA! YES WE CAN ! Canada Loves You !
Don't play the Repubnicant's Game keep walking on the high road put on a pair of shades and wear ear plugs! They will bury themselves with their vindictiveness and lack of integrity! They've more than turned me off with their Karl Rove Tactics!

Glenn   October 5th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

All of the negatives by the GOP, RNC, Rove, Palin and McCain have caused a back lash by the American voters! I urge them to keep it up because they are going down the tube big time. Shades of Goldwater in 1964...another Republication Senator form Arizona.

Robert Deming   October 5th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Take a drive through Denver and up to Longmont. What you will notice is the very few bumper stickers for McCain/Palin. What you will notice is the signs and stickers for the next president of this country...Obama!

This amazes me. Colorado usually goes "red" and it very close to turning "blue".

ONCE AGAIN, WHAT IS COMING OUT OF THE GEEZER CAMP IS NOT A “BREATH OF FRESH AIR”, JUST MOOSE FLATULENCE   October 5th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

The first national 7-11 cup poll results are in:

Obama: 57

McCrypt:43

Yes, I know it is not statistical, but 2000 and 2004 it did nail the final election results in 2000 and a couple percentage points off, but it has correctly picked the winners.

Dave in NYC   October 5th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Notice how McCain doesn't work on weekends? Reminds me too much of Bush... how much time will McCain spend *vacationing* at one of his ranches?

We need a president who can work hard and stay strong SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

The country doesn't stop just because you want a weekend off, John McCain!

No Bush 3rd Term   October 5th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Lets's turn it blue and take back our country from these incompetent-neocons. Obama/Biden 08!

ohio   October 5th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

obama will win colorado no matter what people are not stupid to vote for GOP disaster ticket

Lindsey   October 5th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

The Mason-Dixon poll has any credibility at all?? Methinks CO is marginally, but definitely, an Obama state at the moment.

bigmike31313   October 5th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

What a surprise. The GOP calling fellow Americans "commies" to get votes. I guess "traitor" is next. These guys are pathetic.

Amy   October 5th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Hang on Colorado! I know you're being bombarded with ads because I am too in another swing state (MN). All I can say is I think the majority of Americans will vote for the candidate they believe can steer our economy out of the mess the Bush administration has gotten us into. I believe that candidate is Barack Obama. He has shown the curiosity and wisdom to ask economic experts for their input. I don't feel I can trust the candidate who previously said that he (McCain) is always for less regulation. I believe that is a huge part of what caused this mess.

Art   October 5th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Another week or two of the erratic, unstable McCain, and more name calling by Palin, could put CO in Obama's camp. Keep it up, Palin !! These two are desperate as they circle the drain. Most likely we'll be hearing a giant flushing sound on election day.

bigmike31313   October 5th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

McCain Brother Calls Northern Virginia 'Communist Country'

Mariam Wang   October 5th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Palin strikes again! Nothing new as the governor continues to lie, distract, refuse to address an issues the country faces... She claims to be an outsider, but she absolutely and expertly plays the Washinton game. Look at how she evades investigation of her alledged abuse of power! Look at how she is determined to fight. Certainly, she is no less of a George W Bush. She is so much more – good luck to us if the MaCain-Palin ticket wins.

Tina   October 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

McCain is a very unstable person and the current economic crisis has proven.McCain was indecisive,making decisions that shocked or surprised his own campaign staff. First, suspending a campaign to force himself into negotiations that never involved or required him, saying the presidential debate should be postponed when Americans wanted to hear from their future president,saying he wont debate until there is a deal and came back when there was no deal.In fact there was no deal until 7 days later.
McCain showed that he can't multi-task,a simple prerequisite of a leader,poor sense of judgment cause he wanted a game changer and a deflection of Americans from the economic crisis.
God save us if he becomes president, we will wake up the following morning to nuclear war on our hands because of his erratic and unstable poor sense of judgment.Gob save and bless America from McCain/Palin

Mrs. Texas Teacher!   October 5th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Good grief... where is everyone.... am I delirous? Surely I am not the only person in this land who feels like commenting on the nonsence going on in the news!

Cindy Nelson   October 5th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Come on Colorado– you can do it.
Do the right thing and vote Obama/Biden.
We dont need McSame and Bush in Drag for another 4years....
Vote Democratic!!

Donald, Canton,NC   October 5th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

The dominoes of the Western States are beginning to tilt and fall in the Obama direction.

The people of American are seeing the true McCain/Palin ticket and Republican hypocrites.

His base is eroding to the extent this is the "Campaign to NOWHERE"!

Mrs. Texas Teacher!   October 5th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

I think that We, the People have finally come awake from the spell cast upon us by Bush and Cheney. We can see, most of us, that McCain is nothing new. He will make promises just like Bush did that he will not keep just like Bush did. He will use swift boat politics and lie and sneak around. But the people have seen this shell game before. We are not so easily fooled this time around.

Was it W.C. Fields who said, You can fool some of the people all of the time. And you can fool most of the people some of the time. But you CANNOT fool all of the people ALL of the TIME! I like that very much. I think that is what has happened this time around. Wait a minute, maybe it was that guy from the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Oh, well.... it's a good saying.

My understandin' is that Sarah was exercised of the witches in her own church... but it must not 'ave took!

el   October 5th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I'm watching CNN right now and being shown clips of McCain making promises and the one thing that jumps out at me is that he is a terrible speech reader. The inflections seem to come at the wrong times in his sentences.

Is this because he really doesn't believe in what he's saying or is he too old and slow of mind to think on his feet?

Would he even be able to wake up if he gets a 3:00am phone call?

Steve from TN   October 5th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Colorado can see the results of Shrub and Mac economics, their inability to prosecute war, total disregard for the Constitution they swore to uphold and defend, detachment from the day to day problems of the vast majority of Americans, as well an their uncanny , unconscious lieing to our citizenry. Unfortunately my home state does not poessess the smarts to recognize the aforementioned. Go O.

Ron from Baltimore   October 5th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Mr. McCain,
Your performance, especially during the economic crisis (erratic, wild, lost, flailing) and oh so ugly smears and negative campaigning, has stopped so many of my friends from listening to you or Palin any longer. The election, to us, is over, way over.

What a sham your campaign has turned out to be. To think, at one time we supported you. To think, we might have elected someone who we would now envision verbally abusing our allies and enemies alike, American and other alike, rich and poor....never mind that last one.

Mr Republican   October 5th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Are there other candidates running for the presidency? Maybe we should let Americans know that we have other choices.

Army LT   October 5th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Golly Gee Whiz, You Betcha there's a tie! Gulp Gulp! Joe Six Pack is falling off his stool while the rest of America is clutching their wallets and trying to hold on to their homes and retirement accounts!

McCrazy and Miss Winky are gambling with our economy and our future and trying to scare us with the boogeyman so we will pull the covers over our heads and go to sleep until after election day!

It ain't working!

It's the economy stupid!!

Obama 08!

a andy   October 5th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

if you cant stand the heat withdraw your campaign as you did in michigan

Jerry, FL   October 5th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Yes. Thanks to Gov. Palin. She is doing her best to bring the polls in front for John McCain. Keep up the good work. American people should know what is Obama and he should be exposed, a radical liberal. I hope Mitt Romney also takes up the challenge in Michigan so McCain can win there. Good luck.

S. Boatman   October 5th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Mccain Is Down In Every Battle Ground State! I Love How They Say Its A Dead Heat When Obama Is Still Up By A Point! If It Was A Dead Heat They Would Be Tied! Mccain Will Not Be Able To Hold On To Every State Bush Won So He Will Loose The Presidency!

Edge of cliff   October 5th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Obama For Radical Change

jim hawkins   October 5th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

GO OBAMA....YOU ARE THE BEST !!!!!

a andy   October 5th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

does McCain think we are so stupid first he irrationally brough an inexperience hockey mom from alaska to be a heart beat away from the highest office in the whole world , that didnt work now he is calling obama a terrorist that would still not work . what would work is for you to throw in your towel before election day as you do not have any substancial debate on the real issues.

louise`   October 5th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Hope the people in the mountain west states that voted for George Bush in 2004 will not repeat putting another Republican in office......the American economy nor the world's economic situation for that matter can afford it.......
McCain keeps saying the surge worked.......for who? certainly not for Americans we're going bankrupt to fund a war that should not have happened....doesn't anyone get that?

PUMBU   October 5th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Millionaire Mccain is going down, the guy is becoming too desperate and losing his bearings. Calm down and people are smart if you talk about issues and let them understand your standing. He can't tell people what he will do, read the fine prints people!!!!!!!!!!!

Franko   October 5th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Whoever votes for Obama is only voting for style over substance and all the arguments prove that is a fact. How shallow. Try voting with some national pride and don't hand the presidency over to Obama and all the Democrat clowns. They have been WRONG on every single issue voters! Wake Up!!

Rob   October 5th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Survey USA isn' t a great pollster, and their recent swing state run has tained a lot of the averages. Other pollsters, like Rasmussen, Quinniiac, and CNN have shown that it isn't a dead heat, but that it is leaning to Obama.

brian   October 5th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

OBAMA will win there becouse people there are not dum they dont another 4 years of the same

R, Ohio   October 5th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Wow...The GOP must be shaking in their boots.

Gia in Los Angeles   October 5th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Red states are turning blue all over the land!! Yea!!!

Nimi from NY   October 5th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

It's not true. Obama is leading in Colorado. I think CNN is trying to pacify McCain camp. For argument sake let's say it is true. It took two weeks for us to get where we are and it might take just one day for us to go over the hill. I thank God we have one month to do this over. A month ago I thought we were toast but we came back stronger. It will happen again. And this time it will be the final round.

indy chris   October 5th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Outdated polls. Obama is clobbering McNasty in CO. Factor in all the young people and minorites who only have cell phones....landslide.

Loretta   October 5th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

The McCain Campaign is getting awfully desperate. The ads are more negative than any I've seen.

President William Jeffeerson Nixon   October 5th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Stay on Point Obama, there will be race baiting, and out right lies, ans The Racist White Wing Republican Party will throw the kitchen sink at you, that's why they have Palin attacking you. They want you to attack back so that they can play the Black Man White women scene... however, America, the real America not the one that is in Pail, Bush, Mcain and the RNC's head, but the Real America wont be fooled... Stay the course, and run the table.

Chris, Antioch, CA   October 5th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

And I just saw Obama's stretching huge leads in NH, OH, and MN. I still think Obama will end up with 330+ EV's. It's the nature of his map. He, and Dean, are brilliant. Be prepared for a couple of generations of Dem rule in this country. Things will get better.

Obama / Biden 08 and 12 (and then Warner / Schweitzer 16 and 20?)

carolyn   October 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

corrected myself.......

Perhaps this is why Palin is smearing Obama's name with lies in Colorado and McCain is alllowing it knowing he is losing and will be back in the Senate when Palin is flying back to Alaska to keep an eye out for the Russians!

Please, can't someone stop this madness!!

Thank you!

Pier Giacalone   October 5th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

undecided will go with the flow on election day. Obama is the flow. Look out for a drubbing and all the slander and auditing in the world isn't going to stop it.

President Obama – Jan 20, 2009. Get used to it.

carolyn   October 5th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Perhaps this is why Palin is smearing Obama's name with lies in Colorado and McCain is alllowing it knowing he is losing and will back in the Senate when Palin is flying back to Alaska to keep an out out for the Russians!

Please, can't someone stop this madness!!

Perusing-through   October 5th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I guess the Republicans never dreamed they would have to defend Colorado and Nevada:-)

I guess it should NOT be a surprise after 8-years of Bush/Cheney/McCain Leadership.

GOD Bless America!
GOD Bless the Obama-Biden Leadership!

Len in Washington   October 5th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I think that on Nov 4 we will see that most of Colorado will go Obama.

Barney   October 5th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Some of these states seem to flip-flop even more than McWarmonger.

Go Figure.

Obama/Biden '08

OS   October 5th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

The GOP tactics are so cheap and mean.

Now they don't have policies and issues to run on, therefore they are desperate to coming up issues that are wrong and irrelevant.

WHAT ABOUT SARAH PALIN'S HUSBAND – HE WAS THE MEMBER OF THE PARTY THAT WANTED ALASKA BE SEPARATED FROM USA. HE IS A TRAITOR.

S. Boatman Warrensburg, Mo.   October 5th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Mccain Is Losing In Ohio Big Time And No Republican Wins The White House Without That State!

Frank in Deerfield, IL.   October 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

When you have nothing to say you say nothing. The McCain/Palin ticket is an unfortunate representation of one of our major American political parties. Reading off of note cards, winking and unbecoming personal attack behavior is not enough. This is a sad day in American governance when that ticket represents one half of the best America can consider. The Obama/Biden ticket certainly has imperfections, but they communicate their proposed programs and policies in an appropriate manner for consideration by the American public.

Shirley-Ohio   October 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Hit him back with the Keating Five Scandal, another banking problem where some of those men went to jail and McCain got away with it. His pill popping wife and how he cheated on his first wife with Cindy because his first wife appearance changed because of some sort of cancer she was going through. You gotta hit back Obama. Hit back. This world is doomed if McCain and Palin gets into off. Palin also cheated on her taxes because governors make way more than that and so does her husband. Make the world see them for what they are worth. They are not good for this country, they just want to win and look at the way they are doing it. Hit back Obama.

No More Torture   October 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Barack will WIN. He's got to because we need to take our country back. Americans deserve to be in control of their destiny again.

No matter how you look at it, Democrats would NEVER torture people, but the Republicans had no problem with it. Vote for a Democrat because we're the party that doesn't torture.

Barack/Biden 08

katiec   October 5th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I have faith in the intelligence of the Colorado voters to
know they will vote for the only acceptable candidates:
Barack Obama, Joe Biden.
From what I understand the Obama/Biden signs are
everywhere there.
They realize our survival depends on it.

Montana is Obama Country   October 5th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

**
If Colorado wants 4 more years of the same of lies .. Vote McCain...

If Colordao wants a livable wage, equality, affordable housing, and an end to the war VOTE Barack..

Yes WE Can....

Obama/Biden.. 2008, 2012
*********

FreeNLovIt   October 5th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Colorado, do you love Cheney? Palin is seeking a new role for a VP, outside of the Consitution. If you love Cheney, you will love Palin. Go ahead, vote for Palin.

Jen   October 5th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

CNN you might want to mention polls came out today showing Obama up by 7 in Ohio and 18 in Minnesota. Say goodnight MCSHAME

Brian Rich   October 5th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Colorado is still reverberating from Obama's thunderous acceptance speech more than a month ago. They will go for Obama in November – this latest boost for McCain is just the remnants of the Palin boost, which is lasting a bit longer in the rugged mountain states than it did in the rest of the country. Fortunately what wore off everywhere else will wear off in Colorado as well.

No Hillary = No Obama   October 5th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I wish CNN would find a substitute word for "dead" heat. Just say even, Steven or it's a tie or a draw. CNN's unconscious is seeping through.

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