October 6, 2008
Posted: 09:18 AM ET
A new poll shows Obama ahead in New Mexico.
A new poll shows Obama ahead in New Mexico.

(CNN) — A new poll out Monday shows Barack Obama holding a slight advantage over John McCain in New Mexico, one of the most closely-fought presidential battlegrounds in the last two election cycles.

According to the new survey from the Albuquerque Journal, Obama holds a 5-point lead over the Arizona senator there, 45 percent to 40 percent, with 15 percent still undecided. The poll carries a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.

CNN Electoral Map Calculator: You call the race

The state narrowly voted for Al Gore in 2000, and for George Bush in 2004. CNN’ Electoral Map considers New Mexico to be "leaning Obama” this year.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


K   October 6th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Cotton (HANK'S DAD FOR "KING OF THE HILL") Mccain, should just give up actually.
This dude is extremely desperate and sad, so is The moose-huntin hockey joke.

ber6964   October 6th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Go Obama//Biden Go Go gooo!!!

elm   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

McCain is a failure just like Bush. He voted for his issues 90% of the time.

Failed student!
Failed pilot!
Failed politician!

Now whining "Life isn't fair" - ask middle America if Bush and the xeroxed Republicans have been fair to them!

Run, run, hide, hide, distract here… Look Haley's Comet over there….

McCain and Palin are running from the American Public and they both are a farce.

Do you really want the disoriented McCain as President? Years in a POW camp is bound to leave a few screws loose. Remember the movie Manchurian Candidate. Has he published any medical or psychological records?

Know-nothing Palin isn't much better. Her last interviews were a joke! She can barely put a coherent sentence together. Did you see where she was exorcised by her minister (witchdoctor)!

America wake up.

Sarah Bell   October 6th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

How is John McCain's relationship with Charles Keating related to today's economic crisis???

When the savings and loan industry collapsed, Keating's failed company put taxpayers on the hook for $3.4 billion and more than 20,000 Americans lost their savings. John McCain was reprimanded by the bipartisan Senate Ethics Committee, but the ultimate cost of the crisis to American taxpayers reached more than $120 billion.

The Keating scandal is eerily similar to today's credit crisis, where a lack of regulation and cozy relationships between the financial industry and Congress has allowed banks to make risky loans and profit by bending the rules. And in both cases, John McCain's judgment and values have placed him on the wrong side of history.

TJ   October 6th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

John McCain and Sarah Palin forgot their own garbage in their backyards. John McCain was tied to Charles Keating and Gordon Liddy of Watergate few years ago and what about his wife Cindy who was stealing money from her own charity to support her drug habits. What about Sarah Palin misusing her power as governor in Alaska. These are facts not false accusations!

A chicken clucks in Johns yard   October 6th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I love New Mexico.Looks like Rove sees the writing on the wall and is trying to make himself look like hes not involved.Hes still going to get his Orange jumpsuit.

Bridgette-PA   October 6th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

"AJ" - Yes, America will get what they deserve…..a better PRESIDENT than George and McBush! Believe it and hate him all you want! It changes nothing. Barack Obama and Joe Biden will change this country around for the better good and that's something that Republicans know nothing about.

OBAMA/BIDEN -08!

mark in PA   October 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

That moment when Biden almost started crying was certainly NOT scripted. My heart wrenched when I saw it, it was painful to watch.
No matter how folksy you talk, no matter how pretty you are, no matter how many high school sports your kids play….
Biden came off as more normal, authentic, and real than Palin EVER did during that debate.

That one moment was the last nail in the coffin for Palin's VP chances.

Mark

Janice in OK   October 6th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Considering the stupidity of McSame and his loyal sidekick Caribou Barbie I can't imagine the polls even being close. Wake up, People!!!!
Who can trust a man who would leave his disabled wife after multiple affairs for Old Barbie? Also throw Keating 5 in the mix!! And what about Troopergate? Need I say more? And to Raymond Duke - I'm not a paid blogger - and I'm not a young dummy, either. I'm a former Republican who is now a forever Democrat due to the miserable failings of the Republican Party!!! Obama/Biden '08!!!!!!

Maggie from Virginia   October 6th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Dave,

That was the most intellegent statement coming from a republican that I have heard or read so far. I respect honesty. Kudos to you, even though you are not voting for my candidate.

bobby   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Great to hear that New Mexico is turning blue! Send Ellie Mae Clampit and Mr. Burns back home.

KD   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

To my fellow Democrats we must keep pushing until Obama/Biden wins. It's unbelievable that they are trying to tie Obama to terrorist, lthey should look at their own house, I think someone who belongs to a group or even attends a meeting that supports Alaska separating from the U.S. (Palin and Hubbie) is more of domestic terrorist threat than Obama. As a 23 year veteran, son of a 20 year veteran, son-in-law of a 30 year veteran and brother of a 12 year veteran, we have always served this country and answered the call, we find it insulting that the McPalin/Bush/GOP think they are the only patriots in America. It's time for McPalin/Bush and the rest of the GOP to take their warped views and leave, don't go away mad just go away and let true believers of the america dream get the country back on track.

Felly   October 6th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Obama/Biden are heavyweights champions while McCain/Palin are featherweights, period.

Paul   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

It s time for real change. Change that will bring prosperity and peace to our nation. We need the Democrats in the White House. As a nation, we are sick and tired of the GOP 's policies that benefit just a few and forgets about most of us.

Our economy, our safety and prosperity depend on people who truly care about all people.

Yes we will!

Obama - Biden 08

BOBBY K. FROM BIRMINGHAM, AL.   October 6th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Great news!!!! I wish Alabama would turn blue too!!!!

Obama 2008!!!!

bridgette   October 6th, 2008 11:56 am ET

I think people forgot about Gov Richards in New Mexico. He has been working so hard in that state for Obama. The reality of it is people see the farse in this Palin act.

elsje   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

NEW MEXICO FOR OBAMA!!!

GELAM   October 6th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Bottom line is this darlings:

Obama is ahead in the electoral vote and is gaining in typically Republican states. Face it, we are winning.

McCain is looking like a pitiful old man trying his last ditch effort to be presdidant before he dies.

And Palin is an incredible joke. The winking in the camera at the debate and her use of redneck yahoo phrases and words? Joe six-pack? Give me a break.

The more the McCain tries to negatively attack, the more they will turn off voters. Keep on going, we love it.

Bill,ca   October 6th, 2008 11:54 am ET

McCain and Palin campaigned just e few days ago in colorado. After these 2 liars left, the state swings to Obama.

What does this tell us?

That McCains slime attack is not working and that they are unfit to lead america out of this mess.

Keep on mud slinging old man and your campaign is doomed.

It makes me laugh loud how McCain hides behind his mouthpeace Palin, He is feeding her with lies and since she has no clue what is going on, she pretends to be his savior.

What a joke those 2.

Obama / Biden 08

Alice Brinkley   October 6th, 2008 11:53 am ET

New Mexicoians will regret their choice of Obama, as will all the rest of this nation.

redhead from Toronto   October 6th, 2008 11:52 am ET

In my opinion, there is very little unbiased news to be had anywhere but, anyone who watches and believes the reporting on Faux News, has mush for brains, America, use your brains, look at the last 8 years, compare them to the previous 8 years , it's a no-brainer, the Republican party will never look out for you, they are the party of the well-to-do, PLEASE, America, take back your Country, you can do better. It's the ECONOMY. OMABA/BIDEN 2008 for everyone's sake. The world is watching.

Bernadette   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

I find it hilarious that McCain/Palin are wasting $$ on commercial ads in Illinois. That shows just how out of touch they are. Don't they know that ILlinois is a lost cause? By all means, pull out of MIchigan and keep showing ads in Illinois.

Go Obama/Biden 2008!!!!!!

McNothing   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Its time to air the POW commercials, Johnny

Spirit of America   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

The stock market is still plunging, even after the $700 billion bailout which both candidates strongly supported. With more solutions and candidates like that, who needs disastrous problems and phoney politicians? What's the difference.? Neither have a clue.

Rob   October 6th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Doris,Memphis,TN - If what you said was true, then Obama would be losing by a landslide. No, unfortunately America seems to be duped by a smooth talking snake charmer who has nothing substantial to offer, won't comment on his questionable past, but has overhyped talk show hosts, musicians, and movie stars helping spread his bull.

William   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

People are sheep…they like to vote for the guy who is going to win. In that way, polls are self-fulfilling. By the same token, people don't like to support the guy who is losing. I see from Dave's comments that now some Republicans are refusing to vote for McCain…good for you Dave. You're not a sheep, you have a choice.

Angele- New Mexico   October 6th, 2008 11:43 am ET

53 year old woman, 1st time registered and I'm EARLY voting for Obama/Biden.

We've got to get out and vote in overwhelming numbers.

VOTE!

AJ   October 6th, 2008 11:42 am ET

I sent in my absentee vote today. For the first time ever, I did not support the democratic candidate for president. I also did not vote for anyone who endorsed Obama. I really hate him and what’s more, I hate all of his hysterical supporters. I think he will win though. America will get what America deserves.

Barney   October 6th, 2008 11:42 am ET

NC has your back, Barack. We're going blue this year.

Emmanuel.   October 6th, 2008 11:41 am ET

All the extreme right wing republicans, thier analysts and the macain campaign is talking about now is how to throw garbage at Obama. Desperation is sinking into the Macain campaign, thier time is running out and fear is setting into thier calculations and badly designed, failure prone strategies.

What the American people have seen in John Macain and his campaign is a man who is a poor manager, always reactive because of his inability to judge current situation rightly and forecast the future with forthright and good judgement.

John Macain is an erratic crisis manager who is crisis prone, then takes extreme gambling approaches to escerlate negative results.

America cannot afford a nervous, tence and erratic hand at this time in this period of change. Obama/Biden is what America needs going into the future.

Laura   October 6th, 2008 11:40 am ET

FYI - FOX news is a garbage station.

Olivia - you need to think and open your eyes, it may open your mind.

Obamabot in NJ   October 6th, 2008 11:39 am ET

What….Rev Jeremiah Wright and Tony Rezko…! Oh gosh I had no idea! Now I will vote for McCain and the intelligent Governor from Wasilla to reform Washington!
It was good that you told me. I will throw my Obama shirt away too!

Yeah Right! The lies won't stick, people want change!
Obama/Biden in 08
Today, tomorrow, and especially on Nov 4th.

Brian   October 6th, 2008 11:37 am ET

McCain/Palin have been patronizing the American people since the RNC… you can't just slap the label of "change" on an establishment candidate like McCain and make it true. And Palin is no Washington outsider, either. She's a product of Newt Gingrich's GOPAC "candidate in a can" bootcamp… she's a pure republican automaton.

Obama/Biden are the real candidates for change in 2008, and America knows it. Look at the dire straits we're in and tell me honestly that we don't need real, effective change!

Obama/Biden '08!!! Real change! Real experience! Ready on day one! Yes we can!

Bob, Newport   October 6th, 2008 11:37 am ET

The more Sara Palin speaks, the more McCain's numbers drop. The
stupids who are willing to look dumb standing behind Sara Palin at the
McCain rallies when she spews her venom is becoming scarce.

Mrs. Texas Teacher   October 6th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I guess Bush and McCain have been good buddies much longer than we thought. Keating 5….. And Sonny Bush was one of the biggest holders in the S & L bailout in his Daddy's day. They've obviously been kissin' cousins for a long time….. I mean, gooly gee….. darn it!

Doris,Memphis,TN   October 6th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Americans are saying no more to dirty politicians!

nick q   October 6th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Come on people! Let's focus on the issues and not on personal attacks. I'd be more lenient towards McCain and Palin if they offered solutions but instead they are attacking one's character. As a christian (I'm mormon), I cannot allow myself moral conscience to vote for people for use dirty tactics. I believe God is on the side of those who spread a message of faith, hope, optimism, and unity. That's why Reagan won. He didn't rely on personal attacks. Vote blue come november!

Madeleine   October 6th, 2008 11:33 am ET

I'm a South African who lived in USA for several years who is addicted to following the US elections. I'm a huge Obama supporter. Please, dear US voters, we want you back in the world with us! We miss you! You've gone behind a 'Red Curtain' for 8 years! Spare the world from any more Republican rule.
Congratulations, New Mexico!

me   October 6th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Even on Fix News everybody is against them now…

Texas turned pink I heard…

Willy   October 6th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Barry will be defeated in Nov 2008.

Republican Mom for Obama!!!   October 6th, 2008 11:32 am ET

I have just proudly donated another 50 dollars to the Obama/Biden campaign! It is for a good cause. ;)

Claire, NH   October 6th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Sarah Palin is implying that Barack Obama is not patriotic. Well she is wrong. She should think about the fact that she and her husband denied to answer their SUBPOENAS. Real Americans don't ignore subpoenas.

My vote goes to the team that has integrity–Obama/Biden.

08

Bruce   October 6th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Anyone that watches FOX NEWS and thinks they are getting FACTS need to get some professional treatment. FOX is McCain election HQ. They are so far to the RIGT it is not had to see they are DEEP in the REPUBLICAN POCKET.

Watch PBS or CSPAN if you really are looking for straight talk. McCain has lied so much and so often he believes his own lies.

NOBAMA BIN BIDEN   October 6th, 2008 11:30 am ET

NOBAMA is the worst person this country could elect. If you want higher taxes, bigger government, ultra liberalism, and sanctioned infanticide, then vote for Obama. You idiot lemming liberals have no clue what you are about to do. All of the deregulation problems are due to DEMOCRATS, not Republicans. It was Bill Clinton who put the Community Reinvestment Act on steroids back in 1995. Do you lemmings think forced lending (at penalty of steep fines) quite possibly may have gotten all of this bad debt on banks' books that we are now dealing with in the financial crisis? Banks didn't just used to lend to any Joe Schmoe out there, people. Thanks to the liberal Demo-craps, all of this forced bad debt has tanked the economy. Just proves how sheepish and asleep you people are in America. McCain has been in favor OF GOOD REGULATION, not necessarily NO regulation, and that's evident with his 2006 co-sponsorship of tougher regulations bill, and warnings signs that he's spoken about, of this current collapse. Also, let's no forget, the Democrats voted for MORE deregulation in 1999. So you idiot Obama-bot druids are about to put the party in power WHICH CAUSED THIS CRISIS!!!!!! YOU PEOPLE ARE SO STUPID!!!!!!!

Jay in NJ   October 6th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Listen Republicans,
There is no shame in voting for Barack Obama this election. He is truly the better candidate. I have never really liked any politicians but Barack seems unique. He is intelligent and charismatic (and loved by many overseas which is important for the UN's help) and he really cares about the future of our country.

Vote Smart in 08!
Obama/Biden in 08!
And Vote!

ez   October 6th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Early voting is the best way to go; I already voted.

Registered Republican voted Obama/Biden 08

He is the one   October 6th, 2008 11:29 am ET

It's interesting that the McCain followers bring up socialism - have you forgotten that it's Bush and Paulson that have engineered the largest socialist pattern in American history. The federal government is now in private business. Secondly, I challenge these writers of fear to explain the difference between capitalism and socialism - and please don't confuse this with communism. Let's see if you really know what you're talking about, I would love to hear your explanation of capitalism and how the capital markets work. You are blinded by right wing propoganda, when was the last time the R's actually did anything about the wedge issues they love. If they solved them then there would be no more wedge issues - wake up and stop voting against your self interests, religious issues need to stay local and out federal elections, remember the constitution, separation of church and state, seemed like a good idea then and still does.

Bubba   October 6th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Sarah Palin is an irresponsible mother - how can a Christian mother teach her daughter to get pregnant out of wedlock at such an early age. The boyfriend does not even want to marry her and Palin is forcing the boy on her daughter.

Palin is a disgrace to irresponsuble parenthood!

Raymond Duke   October 6th, 2008 11:28 am ET

I do not worry to much about polls right now. Especially ones from the liberal press like CNN. They have never had McCain ahead even when some others one did. Polls are to easy fixed. All you got to do is go to a certain segment of the country or just take a poll of college kids or just call a black neighbor hood. That is like when I was watching the cnn call missouri aa swing state. Missouri will go red. I am from there. They had the nerve to say the boothill of missouri is a highly contested area. My family is from there and I lived there for years. Of all the towns around there, Kennett, cardwell, arbyrd , senath , steele, caruthersville , only Haiti Hieghts will go for Obama, Haiti seperated itself resulting into two cities. One Haiti and the other Haiti hieghts which is all black. Cnn is living in fantasy land on this one.

Rick   October 6th, 2008 11:27 am ET

I was recently asked to name just 1 thing Barack Obama has done and not list his promises.

I'll go with the "Dignity for Wounded Warriors Act"
of 2007. Barack Obama did this in response to the appalling conditions he
found at Walter Reed Hospital in visiting our wounded heros
returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
I can think of no greater service a Senator of the United
States can render than to fight for our heroic wounded soldiers who
have fought for our freedom.

The bill has 34 co sponsors and John McCain is sadly NOT one
of them. The bill is tied down in John McCain's committee on Armed
Services and I can think of no greater betrayal of our troops than
John McCain's stalling of this fine legislation.

kenny cole   October 6th, 2008 11:26 am ET

This time around i believe the GOP can not fool the american people no more all of us white,black ,asia,mexican are now ready to unit take the country back from the rich people who are out of touch

arc, Lugano CH   October 6th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Democrats thrive for the sake of the intelligence, global-minded perspective, and education of their electorate.

Republicans survive on the ignorance, isolationism, and prejudices of their electorate.

lovable liberal   October 6th, 2008 11:24 am ET

The recent movement is all in one direction. It looks as though people have finally had enough of the smell of Republican smear campaigns in their nostrils and are ready to choose Obama, who has been steady and Presidential.

And Democrats make the economy better.

Obama saves the world   October 6th, 2008 11:24 am ET

does the Mcpalin camp really expect us hard working americans to believe that Obama is in league with terrorist, desperation can lead one too say many things as is presently evident, i love alaska put palin needs to go back there and continue hunting moose

Fitzpatrick   October 6th, 2008 11:24 am ET

What happens to my retirement???? Mc cain/Palin, i need answer. on't want to hear what Hilary already said about Obama during the primary.

db   October 6th, 2008 11:23 am ET

So happy to see my home state moving back into the blue. Obama/Biden 08!

Darryl Arlington Obama Supporter   October 6th, 2008 11:23 am ET

The Senate Ethics Committee will seek a detailed study of a real estate partnership involving developer Charles Keating Jr. and the wife of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), according to Senate sources.

Involved is an investment by Cindy McCain and her father, James Hensley, in a $15-million Phoenix, Ariz., shopping center. The $359,000 investment, made through a Hensley company subsidiary in which Cindy McCain had 41 percent ownership and her father 51 percent, makes them the largest single investors in the project originally financed, built and managed by Keating. The investment by the senator's relatives was made in 1986 after Keating was already in a bitter feud with federal regulators alarmed over his operation of Lincoln Savings and Loan.

bruce FORMER REPUBLICAN FROM MA.   October 6th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Hey John, my friend, John… go back to the ranch, kick back and have a BUD…. Give a clue to your JOE SIX PACK/ HOCKEY MOM
CARIBOE BARBIE , if you can find one that not everyone wants to be a six pack…. she was/is though… six years or six schools for a degrree.

Yup its that old-retired WHITE guy from Ma… Go OBAMA

Bruce

Ben in NM   October 6th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Obama has been ahead of McCain here in New Mexico all along (except for a couple of blips). And there's a good chance that our complete congressional delegation this year (2 senators, 3 representatives) will all be blue also!! Udall (D) is well ahead of Pearce (R) for Domenici's vacant senate seat, and the three Democrat representative candidates all have a good shot.

MikeH   October 6th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Excellent!

"McCain calls Obamas comments 'Dishonorable' ". CNN why do you title the ticker like that? Are you trying to get Mccain elected?

What does Mccain call Sara Palin's refusal to honor a legal subpoena?

A chicken clucks in Johns yard   October 6th, 2008 11:21 am ET

New Mexico for Obama, as John throws the sink and the dishes at him.I laugh at Sarah Palin and John McCain,how christian of them.

Team America   October 6th, 2008 11:21 am ET

LB-

I live in Omaha and was there to hear Palin speak yesterday. The venue she was speaking at holds only about 5,000 people, so how did 6,000 people get in??? People were lining up through the doorways to hear her speak. She has brought enthusiam and excitement to middle America, and to the midwest, more than Obama ever will. Don't speak of things you don't know. Don't say things to impress other liberals. Your comment was 100% false.

Ya know, some say that Palin lacks experience…If you want to say Palin lacks experience, ok, I'll give ya that, but I'd rather have the lack of experience on the bottom of the ticket, and not the top like the Democrats.

McCain/Palin '08

Rob   October 6th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Hey James in NJ -

If (God forbid) Obama does win, when you tell your kids that you had a hand in history it'll be the historic event of the election that destroyed America.

Will you be telling your kids this story as you cook a shoe, because unemployment will be everywhere, or as your fleeing another attack, as Obama, Biden, Pelosi, and Reid will turn America into the wimpiest country on the planet. Or better yet, how will you explain the fact that Obama and Congress have a combined approval rating of 4%, yet people like Oprah, Lindsay Lohan, and Bruce Springsteen say he's the best thing since sliced bread?

I would say wake up and smell the coffee, but I don't even think that will clear you from your delusional state. Or any of you other Obamaholics for that matter.

H-ROD   October 6th, 2008 11:20 am ET

HOW ANYBODY WOULD THINK ABOUT VOTING FOR MCCAIN IS OUT OF THEIR MIND HE AND SARA ARE LIARS THEY NEVER TELL THE TRUTH AND ARE OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THEY DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO LOOK AT THE PAST BECAUSE MCCAIN HAS VOTED WITH BUSH 95% OF THE TIME AND IT IS THE PAST THAT GOT US HERE AND NOW ,, AND NOW IS WHERE WE ARE HURTING (YES OBAMA WILL WIN)!!!!

Mike, FL   October 6th, 2008 11:19 am ET

The DOW has now falled below 10,000 first time since 9/11. I am terrified of looking at my 401k account and all McCain wants to do is change the topic to something irrelavent instead!!

Geo Joe in ABQ   October 6th, 2008 11:19 am ET

It's taken a lot of hard work by thousands of volunteers to turn the tide in New Mexico. Much remains to be done. I have talked to many "undecideds" who are actually decided but undeclared. They are just afraid of getting jumped by McCainiacs.

Armando   October 6th, 2008 11:18 am ET

I am in CO another swing state. But I'll be voting for Nader.

Ken in NC   October 6th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Advantage Obama. Now this is funny. When McCain was riding his wave of popularity no one herd Obama complaining about life being fair. Now Obama is leading and pulling away, McCain was herd saying this weekend that "Life Is Not Fair".
McCain chose to be condescending to Obama when they debated. McCain is the one that constantly complained that Obama did not understand. Obama stayed on the high road and never complained. He stood his ground and took the old mans crap and now the old man is complaining about life. He should have know that when he was a POW.

Like my mom used to say, "You made your bed so now you have to lay in it".

America demands answers   October 6th, 2008 11:17 am ET

SNL producers gave credits to Palin…
Tina comments that palin is the first candidate that you dont have to make anything up just copy word for word and you are there…I listened to SNL and it was real and scary…Tina fay didnt change any of Palin's words they are just s e as she said it…no inclusion or subraction….wow…

mick alison   October 6th, 2008 11:17 am ET

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA, HE IS THE RIGHT MAN CAN LEAD AMERICA IN TO THE PROMISE LAND……………………….

Will-South Dakota   October 6th, 2008 11:17 am ET

The Tide has turned to real LEADERSHIP offered by Obama.Biden, and is showing this team offers solutions to our current economic problems.McCain offers nothing but Bush policies and Phil Grahams philosophy of whinny Americans. It's hurting out here in rural America thanks GOP

soccer moms for obama   October 6th, 2008 11:16 am ET

new mexico will see what kind of a mcbush will mean for america.

i believe they will see the craziness of palin.
keep voting for obama

SAMURAI JOSE   October 6th, 2008 11:16 am ET

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proud army and navy mom   October 6th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Another example of mccain's dishonorable acts:

In the year before his Senate run, McCain had championed legislation that would have delayed new regulations of savings and loans. Grateful, Keating contributed $54,000 to McCain's Senate campaign. Now, when Keating tried to stack the federal regulatory bank board with cronies, McCain made a phone call seeking to push them through. In 1987, in an unprecedented display of political intimidation, McCain also attended two meetings convened by Keating to pressure federal regulators to back off. The senators who participated in the effort would come to be known as the Keating Five.

Donkey Party   October 6th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Olivia October 6th, 2008 10:26 am ET

It is amazing to me how easily people are following the Pied Piper.

For those of you who dare to question…….try to watch a rerun of a piece presented by Hannity on Fox last night, titled: Obama and Friends: a history of radicalisation. It's a shocker.

Now that it seems that there is a possibility academia may be involved in Obama's popularity, and children are being brainwashed, singing praise to Obama, people should look deeper into what is really going on here before Nov 4.
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Hannity and Fox news are not a credible or reliable source of info, unless you are a far-right wing nut job.

Independent for Obama-Biden   October 6th, 2008 11:16 am ET

My fellow Democrats. Let us not be complacent. Spread the word. The ReTHUGlicans are starting their smear campaign. Sarah Palin is a joke. And McCain enough has been said about you. You are just an angry old man who has no vision for the future. Obama-Biden 08 and 12!!!!

SDunn   October 6th, 2008 11:15 am ET

AJ October 6th, 2008 10:57 am ET

As we dig the hole deeper…
I have lost all confidence in the American electorate. One bad choice after another. Now we will find out AFTER he is elected that Obama is all style and no substance. What a shame.
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Nope you will find out the opposite. Have you even went on his website to read his detailed plans???? Of course not! That substance argument has been squashed a long time ago. Anyone who has sense and read his plans will know that Obama is the real deal.

Hall for Obama   October 6th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Sarah Palin and John McCain are demonstrating that they do not read their Bible. Other wise they would see in there "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor". Look I was born and raise in the same state where people use to kill black people for fun, but that do not make me a killer. Sarah Palin and John McCain should get with the program and stop wasting time on childish stuff. I would feel so much better if they would talk about how to fix what is wrong with the government.

Anonymous   October 6th, 2008 11:14 am ET

as an OHIOAN i'll be glad when mcsane pulls out of ohio, we will be going BLUE,

Gtnaustin   October 6th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Why doesn't McCain send in his "I couldn't even win Miss Alaska" Brittany Spears wanna be into New Mexico? This woman is more plastic than Barbie and weill end up being sent BACK to Alaska where she belongs with all of her dirty laundry having been aired. Enjoy your ONE term as Govenor Sarah.

Marc   October 6th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Look I'm an Obama supporter but we shouldn't start celebrating anything until he's actually won the election. Didn't the polls indicate he was up by double digits in the New Hampshire primary but ended up losing it to HRC? The repubs are going to make the next few weeks REALLY ugly. Lets see if there's a shift in the polls in another week. But again, polls don't count, votes do.

SDunn   October 6th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Ok CNN when are you going to mention in your ticker that McCain's aide just admitted that McCain will cut dramatically Medicare and Medicaid?????????

Glenco in Buffalo   October 6th, 2008 11:12 am ET

McCain and company sent their Maverick "Pitbull Palin" out to attack, but Obama Gentle Bulldog "That Ain't The Truth" will win every time. Go Obama/Biden 08′.

Anonymous   October 6th, 2008 11:11 am ET

We don't need a president like John Mcain who doesnt understand the Economy. We dont need a president who rather distract Americans with nonsensical issues like Lipstick and sorts……Being an independent…I am voting Barack Obama because he understand the issues we r facing.

H-ROD   October 6th, 2008 11:11 am ET

GOOD HOW ANYONE WOULD EVEN THINK TO VOTE FOR MCLAIR,MCSAME MCSAY ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED IS JUST OUT OF THEIR MINDS (YES OBAMA WILL WIN)!!!!!!!

ET   October 6th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Is he buying them votes also?

Observant Voter from Texas   October 6th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Stay strong Obama-Biden. But, also play smart. I am a support of this ticket; however, be careful Obama because McSame and crew are very dirty and it is no telling what they might try. Continue to stick to the issues and watch your back!

Pam

ANGELA MCEWAN   October 6th, 2008 11:10 am ET

MCCAIN/PALIN IS BROKEN, FLORIDIANS IS NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR YOU, SO DONE COME TO OUR STATE, SO MANY PEOPLE LOSE THEIR JOBS AND HOME, GO BACK TO ALASKA!!!!!!

Robert   October 6th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Mr. Obama, this is what we need change: and i know you will bring change to all Americans. God bless you and your family and continue to stand for what's best for this country! You have a great VP in Mr. Biden.

Bruce   October 6th, 2008 11:09 am ET

It is becomeing clear that McCain and Palin were selected to be the scapegoats for the REPUBLICAN PARTY. Noyte how fast the other cadidates pulled out and left McCain holding the BAG. No right thinking Republican man or woman wanted to be his running mate so they got the one that was not dirght enough to see where this train was heading. Now McCain will end his carrier and Palin will fall on the sword with him.

But that is how the Repubicans like it. Save the good guys for a better chance.

Central Florida   October 6th, 2008 11:09 am ET

While our economy is in trouble, McCain-Palin would rather focus on character propaganda.

Obama-Biden are focusing on solutions to the issues.

Yes we can!

John   October 6th, 2008 11:09 am ET

If you enjoy the thrills and chills of riding with a hotshot pilot, vote for McCain. According to vietnamveteransagainst johnmccain he crashed into Corpus Christi Bay while practicing landings and crashed into some power lines when he was stationed in the Mediterranean. We all know about his crash in combat in North Vietnam and his heroic resistance as
a prisoner of war, but that does not show he would provide steady leadership on the ship of state. His zig-zag performance over the last two week of economic crisis shows he is still the old McCain. His experience is no better than Rumsfeld's. Obama is the steady one.

BM   October 6th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Who is runiing the show<Palin or McSame? She is outshining the top of the ticket,because she knows he is out of touch!

America demands answers   October 6th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Every Repub bloggers are now saying Obama is not change cos he responded the for the first time past sling mud to McCain..wow didnt everyone blame Kerry for not fighting back at same mud sling swift boat WB did back then? This is double standard..McCain promised a honorable campaign…Palin promised in the debate not to look back to the past…did anyone tell palin Ayers was in the past or she is just being thought it was new? Or did anyone tell McCain the campaign is far away from being honorable?
As for Barrack i would advice pls stick to the issues and dont follow a pig into the mud…Talk to Americans like you have always done.
Thanks

Sherrod Q   October 6th, 2008 11:07 am ET

McCain's misguided attacks on Sen. Obama will only increase his edge in the polls. McCain would be betters served by focusing on the economy. Smear his opponent only preaches to the choir and turns away Independent voters like myself.

Dylan   October 6th, 2008 11:07 am ET

McCain's OWN state of Arizona isn't even safe at this point.

Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado…the dominoes are falling.

Proud to be American   October 6th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Yes we can NM - the time has come for change …. Change for our children. The Repugs will do what ever it takes but we AMERICANS are not as STUPID as we was the last eight years…. we need a President not only for the 1 - 10% Rich we need a President for us 100% Americans …. Yes we can!!!!

Bat-242   October 6th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Boy someone tells the truth about Obama and they go ape over it by calling it a smear which it is not.

onory   October 6th, 2008 11:05 am ET

remember when CNN used to report either candidate holding a "slight advantage" as 44-42 or 41-44. this story starts with the line "A new poll out Monday shows Barack Obama holding a slight advantage over John McCain in New Mexico, "….and obama's up by FIVE. lets hope obama's slight lead continues to grow.

TexicoFrom Mexico   October 6th, 2008 11:04 am ET

YOU HAD BETTER LOOK OUT STEVE SCHMIDTT WE ARE COMING FOR YOU IN DROVES!!!!! NOBODY WILL BE ALBE TO SAVE YOU ONCE WE ARE HEADED YOUR WAY!!!!!

LOOK AT MACCAINS PILOT RECORD…..TERRIBLE, 3 ACCIDETNS DUE TO STUPIDITY! NO WONDER HE WAS SHOT DOWN…THE GUY COULDNT FLY! I WONDER WHO HE KEPT OUT OF GOING TO THE NVAL ACADEMY THAT YEAR AS I AM SURE DADDY AND GRAND DADDY SECURED HIM A SPOT! WHAT A JOKE ……WHAT A JOKE OF A VETERAN!

VETERANS FOR OBAMA

ozark   October 6th, 2008 11:04 am ET

It 's good to see that Barack is making headway in the West . Hispanic voters are showing themselves to be very knowledgable and involved in the current political scene.

Joe Regis   October 6th, 2008 11:03 am ET

A consensus has been reached that will solidify Obama/Biden victory this year to change the way the repubs failed America over the last 8 years.

Landslide Obama/Biden 08/12.

Bruce   October 6th, 2008 11:03 am ET

McCain your LIES are catching up to you. People waznt facts not lies and slander.

You have shown you can't be trusted to tell the turth and We need a leader we can trust. YOU ONLY LIE we have had 8 years of LIEs we do not need any more

Jesse   October 6th, 2008 11:03 am ET

I'll be so glad when this whole mess is over. Obama did his best to stay on the high road but obviously McCain and his pit bull can't restrain themselves from dragging the election into the mud. America and New Mexico don't need more negative ads and it won't change the minds of thinking Americans. We unfortunately learned that the hard way from W's Rove politics. It's time we moved back to the high road but McCain and his pit bull won't allow it. America - don't GET DERAILED!!!

Dave   October 6th, 2008 11:03 am ET

I'm a conservative Republican, and I'm here to set the record straight. I work in the brokerage business, and I have a lot of friends and clients I talk to every day. They are Republicans like me, and none of us are voting for McCain. We don't know anyone who is…After McCain slammed us over Wall St, calling us greedy? No way. I can't vote for Obama, but I can't vote for McCain after what he did to us. Nobody I know is supporting McCain anymore. And another thing…Palin is a complete idiot, and even the most die-hard Republican knows that. So enjoy it Dems…we'll be back in 4 years (and we'll bring a real candidate with us next time).

BM   October 6th, 2008 11:03 am ET

To help you with your investigation of donations, I'm sending him more as we speak. Is this another McCain's weak tactic?He is really pitiful! With his wife's millions, who knows where all of his donations came from? I'm sure they are are not legit. Nothing McSame has ever done is legit. Investigate his infidelity to his first wife and this man is considered to be a man of morals? Please, CNN! Be real with the people! They deserve better!

Angelo   October 6th, 2008 11:03 am ET

The good news is that McCain has now gone to the Karl Rove's playbook of smearing.

THis is not going to work!!! We have an economic crisis yet McCain wants us to get into a smearing contest? REMEMBER THAT FOLKS!!!

McCain's has 30 days left on his GIMMICK FIRST campaign.

I can't wait until Nov4. No more gimmicks!!!

Rita of Dallas   October 6th, 2008 11:02 am ET

I think it is really sad what McCain has stooped to. That is what happens when you have Bush people running the campaign. Just think what the next four years will be like if McCain wins. It is a sad day when so many Americans are willing to believe what all is coming from his campaign. So much for Country First. I may lose my job and if that happens I could lose everything I have worked for. I need answers, not more dirt and lies. So much for being Christian.

odame   October 6th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Does McCain and his Republican party think we are stupid? Nahhh we know that they have destroyed the American economy. They should stop calling Obama terrorist and talk about how they can fix the economy. For the first time in my life, i'm voting for democrats.

Kizzy   October 6th, 2008 10:59 am ET

The republican congress had been in charge for 12-years straight except since January 2007. The republicans had executive power for the last almost 8-years. It is time to try something different, hence anything but republicans. There is an indepedent study out that proves the economy overall is better off with democrats in the office. The initial study was out to prove the opposite.

Data for the whole period from 1948 to 2007, during which Republicans occupied the White House for 34 years and Democrats for 26, show average annual growth of real gross national product of 1.64 percent per capita under Republican presidents versus 2.78 percent under Democrats.

Over the entire 60-year period, income inequality trended substantially upward under Republican presidents but slightly downward under Democrats, thus accounting for the widening income gaps over all

RealVoter   October 6th, 2008 10:59 am ET

When McCain was called Bush's 3rd by Obama, he didn't just said as political slogan but it has some weight and lot more truths. McCain certainly lost it and Palin has screwed it up even more.

idiots for McPalin   October 6th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Palin you are really too old to use your body to get votes. Stop winking, and blowing kisses into the audience at the debate, it made a lot of decent people throw up. You are old, and you are supposed to be professional and you weren't. I am totally disgusted by this woman, the more we hear the worse she is. I won't be surprised if Palin/McCain threatened people to say she did not do anything wrong in the TROOPER-Gate scandal.

Eric from NM   October 6th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I'm working hard here with the local Obama stations and we're all tearing it up working long hours to get this state to go blue.

Everything I've personally seen leads me to believe Obama's got this state, but we have to keep on top of it and we're doing the best we can. We need more volunteers though.

Sara   October 6th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I can't wait until Obama wins and fixes the economy. I can't wait until dumb and dummer go back to Alaska and Arizona. I don't really care about this guy Ari they are talking about I care about my job and my able to sustain my finances and take care of my three children and two older parents.

ANGELA MCEWAN   October 6th, 2008 10:59 am ET

WAY TO GO OBAMA! PALIN SOUND LIKE A THIRD GRADER, THAT REPEATED ITSELF WITH LIES, MCCAIN SO DESPIRATE, THEY WOULD DO ANYTHING TO BE IN THE WHITE HOUSE, MCCAIN NEED THE WHITE HOUSE FOR HIS OWN PERSONAL REASONS, NOT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, OBAMA IS FOR THE PEOPLE, OBAMA AND MITCHELL MAKES ME GOOD, I CANT WAIT FOR NOV 4, 2008 TO SEE THEM IN THE WHITE HOUSE, AFTER OBAMA PRESIDENCE, PALIN I WOUND LOVE TO SEE YOU RUN WITH THE GREAT HILIARY.

Independent for BO - PA   October 6th, 2008 10:59 am ET

The GOP campaign strategy: FEAR & SMEAR.
Don't be fooled by them and look out for an "October Surprise"
it's definitely coming!

Anonymous   October 6th, 2008 10:58 am ET

as an OHIOAN i'm predicting that will be the next state to go BLUE. i 'll be glad when he pull his campaign out of this state, i'm sick of his lies, and unsubstantive ads, they say nothing about what his vision is for america, maybe it's because he has lost sight of the real issues that matter

Matt   October 6th, 2008 10:58 am ET

I am veyr impressed by the Obama campaigns ability to turn these red states blue.

Maggie from Virginia   October 6th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Virginia will also go blue this year… McCain supporters may as well start raising the white flag. Game over!

AJ   October 6th, 2008 10:57 am ET

As we dig the hole deeper…
I have lost all confidence in the American electorate. One bad choice after another. Now we will find out AFTER he is elected that Obama is all style and no substance. What a shame.

JJ   October 6th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Obama supporters: Let's not get complacent and act like Obama has already won. We have about 30 days before the election and more than ever it's important to get out there and do our part and that is to VOTE!
BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

James in NJ   October 6th, 2008 10:57 am ET

I am voting on Nov 4th for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. History will be made and I want to tell my kids that I voted in that historic election!

Raise the IQ of Washington,
Obama/Biden in 08!

Gadissa   October 6th, 2008 10:57 am ET

bye bye MacCain. I'm not stupid to listen to your lies. Bye- Bye Base and MacCane and who is she the veep I mean the lady who is hiding from the jornalists. because she is like a tape recorder she talks when they turn on the battreis. These are loosers.

LS   October 6th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Well McCain supporters, looks like you all are outnumbered by people who are ready for a real and positive change that only Obama and Biden are going to be able to deliver.

McCain and Palin are just bad, bad news, and a high majority of people see this.

James   October 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

The McShame camp was at the college football game this past Saturday, and displaying their banners and trying to make a case for McShame, but the Obama camp was out in full force too. McShame supporters were getting heckled and taunted. We dared McShame supporters to try and convince us to vote McShame, but of course they didn't succeed. They tried to feed us all the campaign lies. We were in their face telling them we're voting Obama! Yep New Mexico is going blue. All of my friends are Obama supporters!

BM   October 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Blue is my favorite color now and always has been.
Palin forgot her lipstick and she should have had that "bridge to nowhere" so she will have a straigth shot back to Alaska!

lyn for Obama & Biden   October 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

McCain you and Palin attact Obama this weekend for something that was all lies. Well it's about time to hear the truth about your dealings with the keating five. Palin instead of telling the people about how we can put food on the table for our family, health care etc. she was busy attacting Obama with lies. We know that you have no solution on the economy so instead McCain you attact Obama. You only want to win, we the people is not stupid.

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

BLUE from sea to shining sea! Some scared candidates are actually trying to have the "R" removed from the ballots, so no one knows their party affiliation. REPUBLICAN= DEFEAT!

Shirley   October 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

If McCain/Palin ticket will only talk about a plan and how they are going to help us then that will be the turning point. They rather talk about what Palin call backward. Well folks that is what Palin is doing backward. Let's stop all the past and go forward and that means Palin/McCain future. Negaitve ads are the past now let's see what you got for forward/future.

Chuck   October 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Of course he does, and you will hear this more and more as the election gets closer and closer. The republicans will also get more and more desperate. They will start attacking Obama's character, (what a christian act) that is the only weapon they have left. Maybe they should start praying that "God" speaks to them and tells them what to do next. I'm sure he would agree with their tactics as long as it is done in a christian manner. "NOT"

Tommy   October 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

@deb in az

Deb, what do you think we have now with the bush administration regarding the banking and wall street financial bailout? Get your facts straight before you start blabbing off about Obama giving us socialism. We've already got it with bush!

Monica from Albuquerque   October 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Everybody I know (except for two people) are voting for OBAMA. New Mexico is ready to turn the State BLUE!!!

OBAMANOS!!!!

lewis   October 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

we in kenya realised this man is great.I dont know what you guys are waiting for Obama08

John   October 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Republicans are scared. Obviously the economy isn't going to go away. Look at the market right now…we're down over 500 points (and below 10,000 for the first time in 4 years). Nobody cares about Ayers…they care that their investments are now worth nothing!

See ya McMaverick!

Al, NY NY   October 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

C H E S and Olivia: CHES… for 8 years Duh-bya and his minions have tried to rule this country under a theocracy, not caring that there's a huge portion of this country that is NOT christian. No matter to them… push your values on everyone regardless. To Olivia. If you think Obama or any other Democrat would get any kind of postive or even tepid consideration by that Faux news GOP shill, you are out of your mind. He will go to his grave thinking Dimwit Bush/criminal Cheney/ and the rest are doing great.

Bitter in Texas   October 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

LAWDY….I love it if we could turn Texas BLUE, then I'd do a real "happy dance"

GV in Kentucky   October 6th, 2008 10:52 am ET

The only brainwashing attempt going on is the one by the hopeless and hapless Republicans to get people to think that any Republican programs, initiatives, policies, etc are good in this climate. The Republicans are hopelessly on the brink of historic extinction. They hold onto ideas of the past and have no idea of how to govern today. Just like the law of evolution that they all discount, time and progress favors those who can adapt to the conditions. When the Republicans have these two characters at the top of their ballots in our national elections, it show the best they can do is very poor indeed. The asteroid is coming, and the Republican dinosaurs face extinction.

nick q   October 6th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Go Obama/Biden! Here in Virginia, more Obama signs are being put up and more McCain/Palin signs are being taken down. People of New Mexico, many of us are counting on you to swing your state blue.

I'm a young half-white, half-hispanic mormon centrist and I'm giving my full support to Obama.

linda   October 6th, 2008 10:52 am ET

They better go blue if they want anything done for them-republicans haven't done what they said-don't believe the hipe make good judgement and vote not for mccann he has no morals and nothing for you you saw how they just up and left Michagen without paying anything the money they could have spent in Michagan did not occur=so what do that say about the republican party where he figure he cannot win they just jump ship and will do the same in your state-so don't be fooled by them again-how much progress have you made with the republican party what have they done for Mexico? Palon don't know what she is talking about all her notes are written for her she knows only what they tell and show her. on paper I too can reherse,& memorize what is on paper & that is all she does is reherse. She is not any kind of politican material for us U.S. ciitzens,if she gets it we all are :"DEAD". and she knows it, her whole demener is awful this is a joke to her to be made out to be funny as you can see she is all about jokes.but we will have the last laugh on Nov.4th. Palon is pitiful.

McHoover Would Destroy What's Left of America   October 6th, 2008 10:51 am ET

The facts are out there and what the McCain camp miscalculated again is people are much more Internet savvy than in 2000 or 2004.

Tell a lie and people can prove you wrong within 60 seconds!

If McCain/Palin keep this up, Obama is going to have a HUGE landslide Nov 4th.

C.Johnson   October 6th, 2008 10:50 am ET

The celebration of mediocracy in America is appalling, Sarah Palin is not fit to Vice President, her lack of knowledge on the issues and unprofessional demeanor while trying to obtain the second most important job in america is very offensive to me and to alot of other people I know. I am concerned about the issues, and so is everyone else. I was dissappointed with Gwen Ifle for not making her answer the questions, and also, because she chose not to answer and stated that she wanted to talk to America about her record. Excuse me , but we are past that, and I want a firm understanding of how McCain and Palin plan to reform our economy, schools, healtcare, job rate etc. AT this point and time they have done neither, and I cannot wait until Nov. 4th to put this to rest!!!

Thomas   October 6th, 2008 10:50 am ET

I wonder if McCain will be re-elected as a Senator after this mess?

I think this election will finally spell the retirement of McCain from politics.

I really can't imagine Arizona voting for this guy for Senator next time.

Samuel   October 6th, 2008 10:50 am ET

This is not a surprise. The surprise will be Texas going blue. Yes, you are reading this right, Texas baby.

Obama/Biden 08

slimjoe   October 6th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Lets forget about the poll.We all remembered the "Bradley Effect" in California.Media is trying to make this a Done deal for barack obama.Obama campaign is not stupid to relax.My prediction for this election is either a close election won by Mccain or a landslide win for obama.

tomagoose   October 6th, 2008 10:48 am ET

If you want to learn about John McCain, pick up the latest Rolling Stone Magazine. There is a VERY eye opening article about him that pieces together all the bits and pieces of of information I have heard about him over these last two years and wondered if it was true and consistent with his own memoirs. I'm an indepedent voter and like to see both sides of the story. I'm going to vote for the lesser of the two evils and that is Barack Obama.

John McCain, I feel sorry for you. It's hard to live up to expectations of your forefathers, but you've had 72 years to make a change in that man in the mirror. And I doubt at this late stage of the game you will.

Nancy in Charlotte, NC   October 6th, 2008 10:48 am ET

@Olivia:

Are you recommending Hannity & Friends as a reliable piece of journalism with no bias? Because if you are - HA HA! People cry about MSM being biased for Obama. If Satan was a Republican, Fox News would make excuses for his behavior and endorse him without reservations.

M. Winners   October 6th, 2008 10:47 am ET

If the voters in New Mexico understand what Obama's forward looking - problem solving campaign is all about then there's hope for the rest of America too!

NO more "fear, smear, mock and LIES" from the old guy - ENOUGH! Talk about the issues and how you will solve the crisis we are in repugs! America's hurting and all your offering up today is slime.

BM   October 6th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Republicans and Democrats know what time it is. McSame you and Palin are deperate idiots! Pailin want do interviews because she lacks knowledg and McSame only knows how to attack, not win wars.

George James   October 6th, 2008 10:46 am ET

McCaine and Palin are desperate.Any sane person knows that Obama is more intelligent,less lying,more patriotic and more charismatic than the 'so called' mavericks.More of lies in the last moment cannot save Palin and McCaine.YOU SHOLD BE ASHAMED OF YOUR LIES, PALIN…

Emma   October 6th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Way to go Senator Obama! I predict it is going to be a landslide on November 4 and our first AA President…………..President Elect Obama!

C E H S   October 6th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Do any of you nobama idiots notice that almost all of the comments are pro-nobama, and you probably think that they are all true. I hope all of you will enjoy living under socialistic rule, and you know that it begins with a slanted press and tv, just to keep you all happy. Of course this won't get shown, but in case, you will be wishing you never heard the name nobama. You are all so stupid….

Jim in Indiana   October 6th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Is it rue that the Palins own a car dealership in Alaska, but all they sell are Ford Mavericks?

karen   October 6th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Yes, Yes, Yes! Finally, some sanity! Obama/Biden is truly the only sane choice we have!

jfs Memhis, Tn   October 6th, 2008 10:44 am ET

After the events on the Stock Market TODAY….. New Mexico is just the beginning. We cannot suffer another 8 years of this nonsense.

A CANUCK   October 6th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Barack Obama….I am so proud of the way you are running your campaign !!!……..McCain has proved he is not an honorable man….by choosing Palen for his VP……..he has put his campaign before his country…..Poor McCain ….he's a legend "in his own mind"
OBAMA&BIDEN2008/12

independent in Texas   October 6th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Why cant we mainstream americans simply be told what each canidate plans to DO, to help get this horrible economy back on track…thats all I want to hear..HOW..detail your plans canidates..tell me HOW you plan to keep me from losing my home, put gas in my car to go look for a JOB, keep food on table, pay for meds..this is what is important..tell me HOW
so far McCain hasnt said HOW..Obams has started disclosing his plans..
Texas independent

Wise White Guy   October 6th, 2008 10:44 am ET

I sure hope people see through the lies of the McCain camp. The ad i saw yesterday saying Obama voted to raise taxes 94 times is a good example. Pailin was destroyed at the debate when she tried using that joke line. It made her and John look foolish when the same basis was applied to John McCain and it was almost 500 times he voted to raise taxes. The truth is the basis is completely flawed and it was ridiculous to bring up. Not to mention following up with an ad really makes them look stupid. Then the Ayers thing that is nothing but a joke and again makes them look stupid because it has been disproven. Come on people (obama was 8 years old when the man did what he did) oh and by the way was aquitted of it too. Now they are taking a true statement Barack said about needing to get more troops in Afghanistan so we are not air raiding villiages and killing civilians and adding a word into the statement falsely that makes it appear it is a bad thing. They inserted the word troop. The statement was not saying that our troops were killing civilians it said that by air striking we were killing civilians because it is not as precision as ground troops. McCain should look in the mirror at what he has become. He is nothing but a sad old pathetic man who has lost whatever decency he ever had.

deb in az   October 6th, 2008 10:44 am ET

let me see higher taxes, more national debt with bho and that is doing a fact check…….why not vote for bho and continue with the same old same old……..let me see what is the next step? a socialistic government? have any of you done your homework or is it that you just dont care?

Paul   October 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

OBAMA will be the next president if AMREICANS can over come the "RACE"issue. I was watching on the VP debate when SOLEDAD O'BRIEN asked some undecided voters whom the think will win the 2008 election more than half of them said OBAMA! When she asked how many of the will vote for OBAMA, less than half of them raised their hands. Why are the not voting for McCain? I guess his administration will be continuation of Bush and not voting for for OBAMA because? …. Go figure!!

Rodriguez   October 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

At a time when Dow plummets more than 300 points, falling below 10,000 for the first time in nearly 4 years, McCain resorts to smears. I need to know how I'm going to pay my rent and feed my children. That's what I want to know Mr. McCain.

Tony   October 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

WAKE UP AMERICA!

WHEN YOU HAVE NO RECORD OF YOUR OWN TO RUN ON YOU ARE LEFT WITH NO CHOICE OTHER THAN TO LIE, ATTACK, ACCUSE.

THAT IS ALL THT IS LEFT FOR MCCAIN AND PALIN.

DON'T DRINK THE KOOL-AID PEOPLE. VOTE OBAMA / BIDEN!

mou   October 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Obama should run this ad from now on out:

"On the Economy? McCain has no answer.
On the war in Iraq? McCain has no answer.
On selecting his VP choice? McCain had no answer."

This one tells it all in three lines.

LIP   October 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Obama has the advantage…
Obama has a fat wallet also.
Little known fact…George Bush and Greenspan went before the Senate Banking committee repeatedly over the last eight years to testify that we were going to be in a heap of financial difficulty if there was no oversight. Barney Frank and Chris Dodd and Schumer blew them off and said "no problemo".
Obama and Chris and Barney all benefited financially with huge sums of money being given to each by Fanny Mae.
Is CNN to liberal to report honestly about this?

Tommy   October 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

John McCrook and pull my string and I can repeat lies just like Chatty Cathy, Barbie doll Palin. What a joke! These two give new meaning to the word "shameless."

Luis, Seattle, WA   October 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Olivia,
the fact that you are watching a Hannity "documentary" and on top on that on the tabloid cable news of FOX does not say much for your ability to have independent thought. Look at the facts, go to the Library, study the bio's and things will be much clearer.

ADG   October 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Im am pleased with new mexicans, I was born and raised in new mexico and Im so glad that we are smart enough to see the truth , mccain and palin are liers and out of touch! they need to get on there knees and ask for forgiveness for there need of greed and power, they dont care !!! finger pointing hipacrits, and if all palin can do is talerate, Instead of love shes not the chistian she claims to be!

Alisha Lowe   October 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I hope it stays this way because with McCains temper and erratic behavior and Palin's ugly ways beginning to rear their ugly heads in the election. Can you imagine the terror they'd cause America. WWIII and a new Cold War can only be on the way.

Anonymous   October 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Voters,
A win for Obama is not a win for a party. Its a win for America. Mccain has constantly spoken garbage. He is not only out of touch but out of mind as well. Waiting to celebrate a loss for Mccain.

Chirs, Michigan   October 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

McCain's running out of time — and states. Go BLUE!!!

Vote for solutions, not smears.

Annie, Atlanta   October 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

@Olivia. Didn't anyone tell you, you poor thing? Fox isn't a real news station. In reality it's just a mouthpiece for the Republican talking points. Have you ever seen anyone on another news program attack an invited guest who didn't agree with their strongly expressed views?

Republican Mom for Obama!!!   October 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I do not understand how this race is still close!
America, this election is not about what party you belong to. It is time for Republicans, Democrats, and Independents to unite and do what is best for our country. Do not base your vote on image or we will all be hurting and paying the price.
Do the right thing: Vote for Senator Barack Obama!!!!!!

ANGIE   October 6th, 2008 10:40 am ET

YES WE CAN!! aint no stopping u