October 12, 2008
Posted: 05:00 PM ET
McCain is keeping the race close in Ohio.
McCain is keeping the race close in Ohio.

(CNN) – Pennsylvania may be slipping from John McCain’s grasp, but the Republican nominee is keeping the race close in the neighboring battleground state of Ohio – a state that no successful GOP presidential contender has failed to win.

CNN's new Ohio poll of polls shows Barack Obama leading McCain by three points, 49 to 46 percent. Five percent of the state’s voters were unsure about their presidential pick.

The network’s last Ohio poll of polls, released October 9, showed Obama leading McCain by four points, 50 to 46 percent. In the September 21 poll of polls, Obama led McCain by a single point, 47 to 46 percent.

Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin is slated to stop in Ohio Sunday — the third time on the past week week the GOP ticket has visited the state.

Map the candidates' path through the swing states with CNN's Election Tracker

The Ohio general election "poll of polls" consists of four surveys: Ohio Newspaper Poll/University of Cincinnati (October 4-8), ARG (October 4-7), CNN/Time/ORC (October 3-6) and ABC/Washington Post (October 3-5). The poll of polls does not have a sampling error.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain • Ohio • Poll of polls


Chef Jeff   October 13th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I am for Obama-Biden because I am willing to take a chance of change and transformation in our nation.

I do not hate McCain - indeed, I supported his primary run in 2000. However, that candidate McCain no longer exists IMHO.

Vote for your choice, leave the hate at home, and support your candidate rather than try to tear down the other guy.

Laurie - Florida   October 13th, 2008 3:06 am ET

Obama/Biden All The Way! I cannot believe the racist tone that has been taken on by the mcCain campaign since he chose, oh so wrongly, Govenor Palin. I am only guessing up there in Alaska, overlooking Russia, that she has never had to deal with many different kinds of people and doesn't understand that that is indeed what makes this country so very special. No two people are alike and it is definitely okay to interact with anyone(race, religion, etc) that you want to. Who cares what color anybody is these days? If you do, then you need to do some soul searching to make sure you're a member of our 'human' race! The idea is to vote for and elect the best person for the job, and quite frankly I think he is a decent, kind, and caring person that will actually do something for everday Americans. I don't know about the rest of you, but I am tired of watching the rich get richer and everyone else just get by - week to week. Give it some thought. It is time we all came together as a United Country and helped each other along the way.

Maidugu   October 13th, 2008 2:49 am ET

Was there anytime in the history of the PRESIDENTIAL opinion polls that the POLL OF POLLS was proved wrong in the actual elections? If not, why then will anyone doubt that Obama will carry the day on Nov 4th? Afterall the "unsure" voters could split either way.

Sunny Caribbean   October 12th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Is this the country that wants to tell others how to rule????
Shame on you USA. For many years I have admired you and often referred to the USA as an example. But after following the elections I have to change my mind. Lies, hatred, fear, dirt-trowing etc. are becomming the standard. To me it does not really matters who wins the election because the President will only look after the interest of the USA and basically that is not wrong. But if this is the best you can do, you will absolutely loose more respect in the world. Shame on you.

Tenacious moses   October 12th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Remember Dems, vote early, vote often.

sherry lou   October 12th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

I just came from a palin ralley in ohio i am a democrate voting for McCain after hearing her talk she is one smart lady. I also have listen to McCain and he is a smart man and our county will do good with them as leaders of our good old USA. I am sorry i just can't vote for obama i don't agree with him on different issues. I just can't see how anyone could set and listen to some like wright for that many year. That show me how dumb he is or stupid. I have came from a long time democrate family and this is the first year we will be voting for a republican. I have talked to a lot of friends and family in ohio they all say the same thing. so how the poll say he leading in ohio i just don't know. i have travel all over ohio the last three month and all same thing nobama.

Linda   October 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

If you really want change in Washington you will not vote for Obama. How can he campaign for change and put Biden on the ticket.? Ask yourself this: Are you going want a Democratic House, Senate, and President? Nancy P. has had two years now and look at the mess. Bush caved in to it. Where was the veto pen these past two years?Look at the records and experience and you without a doubt vote for McCain. Who voted for pork spending and who did not? Who voted for tax increases and who did not? Who voted against funding for our troops and who voted for it? Who cashed in on the receint financial crisis? Obama thats who. All of you better educate yourselves before you vote. Not to mention his stance on pro-life–How can you even consider Obama. Oh and to those people who constantly compare Palin to Obama –it just goes to show you where your head is because it is McCain running for president. Please compare Palin to Biden and not Obama. She is not running agains him for president.

Sean   October 12th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

It would be great if the media explored Alaska Law. Is it legal to taser a child in Alaska. I love Ohio, and am a huge fan of skyline and red circle chili. I remember a time that I was walking through the "Getto"
private student housing in Dayton Ohio as an engineering freshman attending the University of Dayton

I had a choice I could have bucket of Beer or a 3 way one night I had made my choice I wanted a 3 way. While walking to skyline I noted the students were getting out of hand. The next thing I remeber was feeling a stinging in the back of my head, and the stench. I was hit in the back of the head by a Police officer and thrown into a drunk tank. When I came too and folks realized I was not under the influence of anything they released me.

Note I had to spend the money I had saved cleaning an all male dormitary restroom on cab fare home.

Long and Short, Ohio Vote your Heart, and your mind.

Dalton   October 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Palin is shallow and scary: I could not vote for McCain this issue alone

EE   October 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Please God help Ohio to choose their pick , not for Maccain: palin

Should Be No Complaints   October 12th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Those of you trying to make a case about most blacks voting for Obama like this is reverse racism are wrong. Blacks have voted in huge numbers for democratic candidates ever since the JFK era. And, blacks have always had to support all white candidates, both Democratic and Republican. Blacks finally get a qualified black candidate who has an extremely good chance of winning, and some whites want to complain that just because Obama's black vote percentage has gone from 90% (John Kerry) to 97%, that black folks maybe being racist. Y'all really don't have nothing to complain about.

John   October 12th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

I think Ohio will go for McCain – Palin because the policies of Obama and the Democratic Party have failed in the Midwest. Michigan has been pure Democratic the past decade and it is a mess. When Ohio had Republican Taft as Governor and a Republican controlled US Congress we had 5% unemployment, now with Democrat Gov. Strickland and a Democratic controlled US Congress, Ohio now has over 7% unemployment. The Democrats have had enough time and they have failed us. It is time for a change from their failed policies that forced banks to loan money to people without a job. We need to put people in office that are proven bipartisan. McCain has a proven record of bringing people together. Obama is the most partisan politician in America, and we can’t afford an inexperienced “ruler wanna be” that will not work with all Americans.
Rick is correct in pointing out that he is concerned about Obama’s less than candid remarks on his resume. Why doesn’t Obama show us the documents about his community service on the board with Ayers? Why the cover up on the documents that show us what Obama did with ACORN? Obama seems more like a Nixon than a Kennedy. Rick wrote, “Senator Obama is creating all of this by not being open and truthful about his past. Let’s see [the] documents to support the past use of educational funds and his past. Not just more rhetoric from his mouth.”

Nancy   October 12th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Matthew - I am a baby boomer, and I don't use mustard patches, denture cream, or support hose! I have both landline and cell phones, three college degrees (all earned after age 40), do my research, and fully support (and have already voted for) Senator Obama. You sound rather narrow-minded; hopefully you don't represent all members of your generation. This country simply cannot take four more years of someone who thinks just like George Bush. Hopefully most Americans realize this and will vote for change!

denise   October 12th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Ohio, WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM!!!! Michigan, Indiana, Pennysylvania and Ohio are the states which are hardest hit by the Bush/McCain/Cheney/Palin policies Are actually thinking about voting for 4 more years of the same??? You are actually cvontemplating signing up for another 4 more years when the last have been disasterous to the economy in the last 8 years? Yeah, yeah, yeah, some of youz won't vote for him because he is black. Ignorant but I grew up in Michigan so I familiar with the mentality. However, I kind of look at it like this..if you are in 30 feet of water and drowning and a black hand reaches out to try to save you, would ya say "naw, I don't want it because you arwe a black man?"

ER   October 12th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Live in Florida , tired of he same. McCain is doing a horrible job on his campaign. I had some respect for the man. The fear factor is not working though. People are a lot smarter and paying attention. How can you want to lead this country and teach rascim? If you truly believe in GOD you would not speak the evil words that have been spoken by McCain/Palin. His campaign is corrupt and outdated. Americans have come a long way but I am sure he wouldnb't understand that. My entire family is voting for OBAMA. Yes, all 30 of us. :)

God Bless!

OBAMA 08

mike   October 12th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

vote Obama/Biden 2008!!!!!!!!!!

Nathan   October 12th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Ohioans when your kids get hungry feed them the newspaper with the Bill Ayers headline on it. When they ask you why they have to eat that tell them because you focused on nonsense instead of their future.

TJ Johnson   October 12th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Come on, Ohioans, vote for sanity and stay red with McCain. You know the socialist/Marxist Obama is not right for our freedom-loving country.

Lucky Akponi ,ATL   October 12th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

But did John McCain knows that he is too old for the this job ? Senetor , what i saw last week from Palin and some of your supporters, i was scare like maybe they are planning to kill Barack or something,well, if that is the case,somebody tell Senetor McCain to better advice his people.

TS   October 12th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Following up on Captain America 6:44 pm comment, I totally agree, there is at least a 1% margin of error, making the change from 50 to 49 statistically meaningless. Seriously, is there anyone working at CNN who has any understanding of statistics, or is it just headlines for headlines sake. Your post and link off the home page are a journalistic joke.

Marl   October 12th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

I don't care about those idiots voting for MacCain and Palin. If this ticket wins (God forbid) I want to see them suffer more and more especially the Ohio!!!! ha. ha. ha. No JObs!!!! No House!!! Nothing!

sal   October 12th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Obama Biden have won already

This is just something to make news.

Clearly Obama will win OH, after all the job loss.

To Rick Shaw, Blacks supported most DEms in the 90 % or above range. and your point! Clinton only got 39% of the white vote.
and you point!

bob   October 12th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

GO MCCAIN/PALIN!!!!
i would not trust obama in the white house at all.
GO MCCAIN!!!

rl   October 12th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

WAKE UP… THE DEMOCRATS SAY THEY ARE THE CHANGE FOR THIS COUNTRY.. THE DEMOCRATS HAVE HAD CONTROL OF THE SENATE AND THE CONGRESS NOW FOR 2 YEARS.. THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING…. THATS RIGHT …NOTHING. SO BEFORE YOU BLAME THE REPUBLICAN PARTY FOR THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF THIS COUNTRY.. LOOK WHO COULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING,,,BUT THEY DID NOTHING.

Mick   October 12th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

I want someone who actually remembers what is like to struggle every day making the important decisions. I have more faith in their thought process being on necessity and reality rather than some other ideological nonsense. I certainly don't care to vote for someone who has more houses and cars than they can recall with tens of millions in the bank.

I really feel sorry for people that are actually voting on issues like race, terrorism and socialism (boogeyman!). The USA was at it's economic peak with a blend of capitalism and socialism and activism. Oh well, I guess some find having fools gold better than having no gold at all.

Kevin M.   October 12th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Let's keep this simple. The current president has been in office for eight years. He was propelled into office in 2000 on the wave of employing divisive social issues despite a thriving economy. Eight years later, this president and his party's inattention to the management of the economy has left the country in a deep mess.
The choice- a new representative of the current party extolling the same methods for managing the economy or the other option representing the party that instilled economic policies that led to a budget surplus and good job growth in the late 90's.
Unless one is hopelessly ideologically attached to the current "conservative" philosophy, how can there be a choice? Being able to feed your family and find gainful employment should take priority over judging whether a person can marry someone of the same sex or legally obtain an abortion….or the color of someone's skin.

Don Enss   October 12th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

I have a tax question if someone familiar with tax credits can help. I understand Senator McCain is offering a $5,000 tax credit but do you only get the full amount if your tax is equal to or exceeds that. For example on the 2007 return, if a married couple filing jointly with two children had a combined gross income of $50,000, they would have taxable income of $25,700 ( Exemptions = $13,600 plus standard deduction of $10,700). which would give them a tax of $3,076. So they would not received the full $5,000. And if this family only had a combined gross income of $24,300, they would not receive any credit. Is this correct?
Thank you.

Ellie, Boyds MD   October 12th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

McGRUMP is NOT gaining ground? WHAT kind of reporting is this CNN? Where the losing candidate did not pick up a percentage point? Is that called gaining ground now??? Geeeeez Louise…..

I find it IRONIC that the guy in the lead loses one point and the guy whose behind DID NOT gain a point and that's considered a gain.

Go figure, that must be the "new math" the McCain-Palin ticket is going by these days.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Looks like the "Octobere Surprise" is getting ready to be revealed as select Americans are receiving sealed envelopes this weekend from Kenya with certified birth certificates showing Obama was born in Kenya.

Finally……we get to see a real certificate…maybe.

Bye-Bye Obama, if you think not being elected is bad, try deportation.

Linda from Penna.   October 12th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

John McCain said he is going to kick Obama's butt Wednesday night. and then going to campaign 24-7, That I would like to see. He is old and he act's old, Palin is a no nothing and she definately acts like she no's nothing.Him and Palin actually think alike. We need some new blood who thinks young. I would rather have a young intelligent black man than a dumb young white women, or an old man with old ideas. Palin continues to say that Obama and Biden keep talking about the past. What does she think she does every time they talk about McCain being a prisoner of war. Him and thousands of other were prisoners.They need to turn the page. I hope the people in Ohio come to their senses like the one's in Pa. did. And if they put another republician in office better never hear them on TV complaining how bad the economy is. They will deserve whatever they get. Just to let you know I am not a kid, I am 66years old, a retired RN and I believe we need change.

Brenda C   October 12th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Watch out for Acorn Ohio they will be on the way Monday morning. That is if they aren't already there yet? Probably got plenty of smokes and extra cash on them ready to dispence for just a little vote.

working person   October 12th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

i choose not to vote for mccain. 8 houses and 13 cars, and wealth beyond any working person. he does not connect with this working person. obama is not without risk, but considering his age and the possibility of palin, especially with that flap with 8 republicans and 4 democrats in alaska saying she defied the ethics. and that keaton thing with mccain. i don't think mccain and palin really represent a change they say. and, exciting the crowds with kill obama and shoot obama doesn't do anything to bring this country together.

Ron was a REP now a DEM   October 12th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Do we want a person that violated Ethics Rules in line to be president?

Impeach McCain / Palin now

Vote Obama / Biden

Ohians are not pawns   October 12th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

In order to win Ohio, the candidates are going to prove that they understand what kind of pain the residents of that state have gone through. Obama seems to feel it, possibly because he and his family have actually undergone financial turmoil themselves. To McCain it almost seems like an abstraction and his speeches seem like pandering. I think Ohians can tell the difference. There may be a "November Surprise" in favor of Barack Obama, who has laid out a few good, concrete ideas for salvaging our small businesses.

banderson   October 12th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

I hope the American people are not fooled by this obvious attempt by the McCain camp to manipulate this election. I want to see smart voters, not ignorant ones. Like Obama stated about the restaurant owner, how many times can you bang your head before you get enough. Wake up America, it is time for a change.

from nj   October 12th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

I am an Independent voter, deciding (decided) on who to vote based on facts. I am really shocked to see McCain/Palin ticket is trailing by ONLY 6-8 points. Based on the facts, they should be trailing by at least 50 or more points. I am afraid / scared that if McCain/Palin got elected, our country will be a laughing matter for the rest of the world.

Obama/Biden for '08 through '15… then Clinton/xyz for '16 through '23.

That is the only way for us to recapture our lost strength and respect in the world. It hurts to hear from the president of Iran, on Larry King Live, who said "American Empire is near its end". :-(( Think how much did we loose in last EIGHT years. Four more of those EIGHT years may bring us to a point where we may need to get AID from Pakistan.

Nervous in Texas   October 12th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Ohio, what are you doing. The Republicans will continue to give tax breaks to companies that ship jobs overseas. You've already lost so many of your factories and you are now going to allow the republican hate machine to use you to get their goals of keeping the oval office. I know you think Palin is the bomb, but really you think you would want her and her stupidity to run this nation when we are in as much trouble as we are? McCain is not a well man, he's 73,74,75,76 years old. Please think long and hard. Look beyond the color of the man's skin! Please put aside your hatred and do the right thing for this country. He's not a muslim, and he's not a terrorist, and he's not the bad guy.

Ohians are not pawns   October 12th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

In order to win Ohio, the candidates are going to prove that they understand what kind of pain the residents of that state have gone through. Obama seems to feel it, possibly because he and his family have actually undergone financial turmoil themselves. To McCain it almost seems like an abstraction and his speeches seem like pandering. I think Ohians can tell the difference and that there will be a "November Surprise" in favor of Barack Obama, who has laid out a few good, concrete ideas for salvaging our small businesses.

Mgrooms   October 12th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

I was at the Obama rally on Friday in Columbus, Ohio. I got there early just so I could get a good view. I began a conversation with an individual who was claiming to be an "Independent." About half-way through Obama's speech, he called his son an told him he has "been converted" to being an Obama supporter. This mn was an African American who had voted for Bush in 2000 and 2004.

Richard   October 12th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

I am white and I am voting for McCain/Palin. I am a racist it seems but that is better than seeing my country be lead by the Barack/Michelle terrorist/anti-American group that will be in-place if they win. I seems that the Obama supports are afraid to look at the person they are voting for. They only hear what he says which means notning if you do not mean it!

McCain/Palin 08
Obama/Biden - Never in my lifetime!

Stew   October 12th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Come on Pennsylvania! Vote for McCain/Palin! We know they will work tirelessly to make our country great and get us back working! Vote for the guy/gal with the honest politics that have reformist records! Don't gamble your children's futures with Obama!

Rich   October 12th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

For all of those folks who keep saying that we've had 8 years of Republican control so therefore we should elect a Democrat as President…. the last 2 years have seen Democrats in complete control of both houses of Congress….so, are you better off today that you were 2 years ago? Please note that Barack Obama has been in Congess those 2 years with his own party in complete control….and yet he has accomplished NOTHING…proposed NOTHING…why expect him to all of a sudden do ANYTHING now?

McCain has a record of accomplishment, including sponsoring major pieces of legislation with even the most liberal Democrats in Congress…McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform….McCain-Kennedy immmigration reform, etc. McCain has proven ability to work with Democrats, who figure to be in control of Congess again.

Someone please name ONE major piece of legislation that Obama has sponsored while his party has been in complete control of Congress the last 2 years.

He is a bunch of hot air, more interested in winning for the sake of his own ego, couldn't care less about governing now or over the last 2 years. That's not change people, just another empty suit.

foreignobserver   October 12th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Republicans = hate and anger.
People all over the world are suppoprting Obama. He is something new on the dirty politics. The best American minds are with Obama: Woody Allen,. Bob Dylan, Spielberg, Scorsese, David Lynch, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, James Taylor, Tom Hanks, Spike Lee, Paul Austen and so on…. Obama will win!

susan   October 12th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

i'm undecided voter please give me 3 things why I should vote for obama without mention the word "CHANGE AND BUSH"..THANKS

Galen   October 12th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Today's Headline: "Russia test-fired three long-range missiles on Sunday and pronounced its nuclear deterrent strong in a show of force that experts said had not been seen since the days of the Cold War." Source: Reuters

Personally, I don't mind "pinching pennies" during an economic crisis…It doesn't really bother me to curtail my personal spending. On the other hand, this sort of news about Russia does bother me. We need someone who can deal with these kind of countries, not someone that just wants to talk to them. Putin is hoping for an Obama Admin, so that he can do whatever he pleases — just ask Georgia. Let's not let this happen.

EqualBranchesofGovernment   October 12th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

I'm a Republican and voted for George Bush in the 2004 election……but I'll be voting for Barack Obama a Democrat for the first time.

Senator McCain….has not shown me what he will do to bring about the changes we need to get our country out of this fiscal crisis.

linda from South Dakota   October 12th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

MCCAIN,,, TIME TO RETIRE, BEFORE ITS TOO LATE,, MAKE YOUR APPT,,,PALIN? GO BACK WHERE U CAME FROM,, AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHIT,,, WE DONT NEED YOU HERE,,,,,, LIES ARENT ACCEP[TED IN AMERICA,,,, OBAMA..BIDEN.. 08

Victor   October 12th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

As a non-American person of color I just want to jump in and say that no matter the outcome of this election I think that Americans have demonstrated a willingness to be democratic that possibly no other country in the world can.

The poor image of America in the world is clearly a function of your politicians and your media. Ordinary Americans seem to be level headed and practical - no matter what their political leanings.

Yes you do have some ugly souls in your midst but overall I for my part think that some of my respect for America has been restored through this election cycle.

Uche Enyioko   October 12th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Ohio vote for John Macain if 4 more years of Bush policies is good for you guys and vote for Sen.Obama if you want change

Kentucky Woman   October 12th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

People, please vote for change. Palin and McCain are con artists. Sarah Palin is just worried about herself, not the country, and John McCain has flipped flopped and doesn't know which way to turn even in his campaign; he's so confused. Please vote for the sane and rational ticket: Obama and Biden '08. We can't afford the same Bush policies. Don't let them fool you–They are the same!

John   October 12th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

McCain was not my first choice, but since Obama has become so negative in his attacks against McCain and Palin, I am leaning Republican. Obama's lack of executive experience makes him less qualified than Palin for the job. She has shown great poise in spite of all the pathetic personal and partisan attacks on her and all women. This will be the second time I voted for a woman on the national ticket as I voted for Mondale-Ferraro in 84.

On the economy, it's clearly the Democrats, who have been in control the past two years, that are guilty for this financial mess. Yes, we will emerge ok sometime in the future. But the Democrats are too stubborn to admit this is all their fault — the fact that Dodd, Pelosi, Frank, Reid and Obama continue to arrogantly act like they are above it all and are totally innocent is a big turn off. I know Fanny Mae and Freddie Mac gave Obama over $100k. Why don't the guilty admit it? Since they will not, why should I trust them with another 2 years. We need a real change. So I am possibly going to vote straight Republican for the first time in my life.

Loraine Wells   October 12th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Perhaps some of McCain's friendly Senators should go to McCain and tell him how he is destroying the country with his hate mongering–that he and Palin should "chill out." Only a desperate politician would act that way.

supporter   October 12th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

McCain is just a follower he takes all of Obama's ideas and tries to make them his own Palin is dangerous she is guilty of abuse of powerf and she will use the VP office to gain more power. STOP THIS POWER GRAB.

AussieGem   October 12th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

How in the heck can this race be so close here in Ohio? I am telling you people, my neighbors here all have McSame/Failin' signs in their yards.
I am scared because inanity is all around me. Somebody has to pick up the slack for these people who can't be bothered by facts. If the Repugs win, I am going directly into therapy.

henry   October 12th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Some old foggies would rather loose their homes ,401k's, cars, wives and their teeth, than vote for someone of a different color. This has been a racist country and nothing will change, until people of color become the majority, thats what scares them, its coming and you cant stop it.

petena   October 12th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

To those of you undecided: Excerpt from a British article: " But what does that say about today's America , that the world's esteem is now unwanted? If Americans reject Obama, they will be sending the clearest possible message to the rest of us - and, make no mistake, we shall hear it.' We can enumerate why we don't like McCain. Can you do the same for Obama? This is American and we will be respected once again only if Obama is elected.

truth please   October 12th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Family Values Hmmmm! Scared of Rev. Wright, but shout out at a rally to kill Obama is okay? I never heard Rev. Wright talk about killing anyone.

What kind of family value is it to bring your children to an event where people are screaming and yelling racist rants. Hmmmm!

Wow, hatred of another human being is a family value. How about that!

Alec - Barbados (Caribbean Paradise)   October 12th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

To NICK SHAW and his ilk: How can you extrapolate from a poll which says "97% of black Americans were voting for Senaor Obama" that race may be an issue with black or white Americans? I'll ask you this question and will leave you, like Socrates would, to search your soul and find the answer: "If Hillary Clinton had been the candidate for the Democratic party for whom do you think those 97% black voters would cast their votes?" May God bless and enlighten you.

Angie, Arizona   October 12th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Ah, Ohio - the Deep South of the NorthEast. I guess all those hate filled rallies are really encoAh, Ohio - the Deep South of the NorthEast. I guess all those hate filled rallies are really encouraging the crazies to get out and vote..

Bev   October 12th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

This is unfair. I've posted 4 messages since 6pm and none of them were approved. Since then there have been 27 messages added.

Andrea Raft   October 12th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Why is it that no one has sited the connection to Mrs. Walter Annenberg
and William Ayres. Did Ayres not work with the Annenberg foundation
and itsn't true that Annenberg is a Republican supporting John McCain.
What's the deal, why is Obama being punished for his working on a
charity project and not McCain for taking money and support from
someone who also works with Ayres.? Any thing here?
Thank you,
Andrea Raft

Jim Smith   October 12th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

What concerns me are voters who will vote for McCain based on his military record, length of time spent in politics, or stance on insignificant issues like gun laws. Please be more responsible and decide based on who you think can do a better job of taking steps to solve the economic problems and restore our reputation in the world.

David   October 12th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Good, let Palin speak in Ohio. The gap will widen further again.

AMAforObama   October 12th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Black Americans have voted for white candidates forever, we just try to decided who will come close to hearing our voices. Obama is half white and was raised white, has lived in a white world, but all some people see is his tinted skin - sad. Change????????????

Lee   October 12th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

I think that america really needs to take a long hard look at Obama. I believe that he will promise to do many great things to get elected and once elected you will see a different story. From the research I have done on the man I think he is an anti american and is as dirty as politicians come. As far as the race card is concern I think that it should not even be part of the equation because even Marin Luther King Jr said not to judge a person by his skin color but to judge a person by his character and Obama has a shady character.

Andrew Abernathy   October 12th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Someone put it very well; we need change. We've had "Dubya" for 8 years, and it is time for change. However, do we want to elect another politician with absolutely no experience that really has no business in the Oval office. In 2000, the nation got a man with no experience and look where that landed us. This time, let's get it right and vote for McCain, and not for the George Bush of the Democratic Party.

the Head   October 12th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Lots of the battleground states are closer than the polling indicates!
Fact is, a lot of people "clinging to their guns and religion" are also working people who aren't being polled. We don't have time to answer polling questions and we will vote for who we want…not who the mdia tells us or sells us!

Kia   October 12th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Oh comeon Ohioians….you cannot seriously plan on re-electing another GOP member that wants to give us 4 more years of "W"?! While not completely surprising, it is pretty strange.

Fab   October 12th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Let me reminder you all that we had 2 yale graduates as Presidents. Clinton who was impeached and give us 9/11 and Bush who gave us Iraq. So maybe simple, humble and no interest president such as McCain, by the way I'm a democrats and French, may be the right choice. They are all lying to get elected so we should look of what they did in the past and if you do that then no doubt McCain should be elected. We have no idea what Obama stand for or did he remind me of Carter. We sure know the end of that movies. People we are in big trouble, 2 wars, great depression who took a Democrats Presidents 20 years to get out of it. Obama just wants to be elected, McCain wants to do good for us as he has nothing to loose. So be smart don't follow the liberal media but the truth.

Ohio Rep.   October 12th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I really think in order to vote, people should have to take an IQ test. What do you think Obama is really going to do for you??? I don't care what color you are, he is grossly underqualified, and it disgusts to see people jumping on his bandwagon. Go ahead and believe the Media and Hollywood celebs, apparently you're not smart enough to think for yourself.

Happy in Arizona   October 12th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

If Pennysylvania wants more jobs, more tax cuts, more and better education for children, then vote for Obama. If you want more of the same, pay more taxes for McCain's buying of all bad mortgages, then by all means vote for the erratic McCain/Palin. She lies, she abuses her power as Governor, and will abuse the rights of Americans. He is negative and lies regarding the Obama campaign and even Cindy has lied and exagerated the funding of our troups. We don't need more of the same..

joey   October 12th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

frank wrote: " October 12th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Hey let's face it!!!
The ABUSE of POWER that PALIN has excercised in the troopergate bipartisan report shouldn't shock anybody that is watching closely.
Didn't she say at the debate that she would want MORE POWER if elected as Vice president?
Talk about ethics ? it's the ultimate bridge to nowhere as Biden would say.
We need a REAL change!!!! let's inspire the world.Go Obama/Biden

IMHO, it is essential that the people who run the US government be lying, two-faced, cold blooded , unethical, power mongers with a killer instinct.
Why? because that's what's needed to go head to head with Putin. obama is too naive for the job

Beryl   October 12th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

I hope the Ohio citizens ignore the McCain/Palin fear-mongering rhetoric and vote in the best interest of this country.

We need to be unified to get through these tough economic times. Obama/Biden will unify us while McPalin will pulling us apart. If Palin is allowed in the WH, she will take control very quickly and we will need Martial Law to keep order.

A broken nation is not what we want to leave our children.

Anthony   October 12th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

I am from NY. I believe that the polls sell the people of Ohio's intelligence very short. It is hard to believe that 45% of the electorate would back John Mc Cain on election day. I don't care what race Obama is. Clearly Obama's tax plan and will to create the jobs needed in state's like Ohio will be on the minds of voters on Nov. 4th. I forsee a 7-10% win for Obama. Bush was a mistake for Ohio and the USA. Don't set us up for four more years!

az independent   October 12th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Newsweek——"Looking forward to Afghanistan, are you going to take a lot of what we learned here and make changes there?"

Gen Petraeus—-
Well, I think it would be premature to make that kind of statement. In fact, the big lesson I think you take away from any experience like this is how unique each situation is. Now, it does happen that I was just over in Afghanistan for two and a half days … this last week. And there clearly are significant challenges by no means all of which can be solved within Afghanistan; the extremism that emanates from the [Pakistani] border areas is a very serious threat, and it appears to be a growing threat.

We would never have entered Iraq if Petraeus was in command in 2003…..we would have saved lots of lives and billions of dollars

The biggest question I ask myself when choosing a president this year…..If we gave bush/mccain 7 years to catch one terrorist living in a cave, why would I give them 4 more years?

rose.gray   October 12th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

America wake up and vote MCCAIN before it's too late. The biggest mistake you can make is voting in obama it will make the storms we've had this year look like a breeze.

Georgie from Ohio   October 12th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

That's ACORN Not ACOZRn - SORRY!

La Raza   October 12th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Don't trust the polls, Obama is whippin McCain's you know what.

Georgie from Ohio   October 12th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

I Live in Ohio And I Know ALOT of people. We ALL voted Hillary, Now WE ALL WILL Vote McCain! I don't know any one who is voteing for the No Experience Obama. He organized ACOZRn in his community. Not impressive presidential credentials. BTW I, nor anyone I know has ever been polled once!!! So Go Figure!!!!!

CharlotteNC   October 12th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Why aren't your kids in school?

CharlotteNC   October 12th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Palin, why are you kids in school? Are you charging the state of Alaska for private tutors for them too? Is the state of Alaska paying to fly you and you family around the US? Are you getting reimbursed for monies spent by public financing (aka taxpayer) dollars? What an abuse of power!!!

peggy   October 12th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Anyone who wants to get this country back on track better and should vote for change.We already know what it will mean if we dont.But dont be misled ,Bush has tied the hands of our next president but Obama is smart enough to get us back on track quicker and better than McCain/palin They scare me .

S. A. Tenney   October 12th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

McCain/Palin — Frick and Frack. What a team!! Her knowledge about foreign policy is 0. Her knowledge about the Supreme Court is 0. Her knowledge about anything else is not worthy of reporting — she's just plain dumb!!!

If McCain loses this election is because of Palin.

Obama/Biden 2008

jack   October 12th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Colin Powell for President –not Barrack Hussian Obama

sansar820   October 12th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

NO HOWWW NO WAYYYYY NO MCSAMEEE GO OHIO FOR OBOMA/BIDEN08

Ginger in Texas   October 12th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Hello, Ohio!
Please vote for change. I trust Obama to get our government straightened out and back on the right track! (This might take a little while to do since our government is in such a mess right now!)

If John McCain won I would be deathly afraid if something happened to him and Sarah Palin was then President. She hardly makes a coherent sentence when she speaks. I think the United States would really be in trouble with her as a president.

Come on, Ohio, get out and vote for a better government than George Bush has given us. Vote for change. Vote for Obama. I am a 67 year old white grandma and I am definitely voting for Obama. In fact, I will be going to vote during our early voting period here in Texas!

Darnell   October 12th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Let me tell you something the mainstream media is not…the polls this election year may be more inacurate than any other year in history. What the media is not telling you is that a majority of people polled are inner city; people that have learned to harmoniously live with one another regardless of race. The United States is made up of many small towns throughout that very segregated and that do not reflect the same point differential in the inner-city polls. In the past inner city polling has been a fairly accurate reflection of how small town America was voting but this year is an unpresidented election with one candidate being black and nobody yet knows how the segregated population will influence the inner-city counties. In short, Obama better have a strong lead in the polls to offset small town American counties. Before anyone labels me racist, I'm only telling you what the media will not.

Jerome   October 12th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

I think this is getting real bad when everyone is talking bad about each other. Let get back to the issue the way we are leaving today. Not about Obama or McCain it's about the PEOPLE.

Thanks to all
Jerome

Pam   October 12th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

When I first learned about Obama, I thought he would be very interesting to watch as a future leader. I do believe that still, but Not this year. i do not believe he is ready to be President in 2008 since he only served 140 days in public office and did not commit in his voting record whatsoever. I also have serious concerns about the Acorn situation and his participation in that organization both as a man who sued banks for the benefit of Acorn and a man who gave more than 800,000 to attract voters–and their loyalty perhaps. The lack of disclosure of Obama's medical records, education records, BIRTH CERTIFICATE, proof of citizenship—why NOT disclose these records? What is being hidden? The judgement regarding no stipulations to sitting down with our enemies, and the tax increases that will absolutely cripple us, by creating a welfare type system that penalizes any people who are trying to run small businesses, hire employees, pay their overhead and have something left to live on just boggles the mind. I do NOT believe he is ready. I would happily vote for him down the road if he becomes more seasoned in world politics, unchanging in his commitments, and starts looking at the people he has surrounded himself with to discern who is for America in that crowd, and who is for him/herself. I VOTE McCain this time, because I believe there is NO hidden agenda with John McCain. And I am totally disgusted with the media coverage of this race to the Presidency. Any thought of fair and unbiased reporting of the media has totally gone out the window–what happened to journalistic ethics? I won't be shocked if my comment never makes it on this board, either.

Mike in Toronto   October 12th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

The Republicans deserve to lose Ohio. They have taken it for granted for so long and have done nothing to help that beleaguered state. Many of us here in Canada just can't understand why it's a close race at all. Perhaps we just don't appreciate how effective the Republicans have been at leveraging fear, intolerance and even bigotry into a power base.Are there really THAT many Americans who are blind to what the past 8 years have cost that wonderful country? Does racial fear and distrust really trump all in the U.S.?

texas democrat   October 12th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Most black people have always been democrats no matter who was running, so please America do not play the race game with us now that we have a qualified Black candidate! Just go out and vote!

Chris   October 12th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

What is sad is that if Obama were a white man this would not be even close. The reallity is this counrty is so divided on race and political affiliation that Obama needs double digit leads in polls to be truly ahead. The republican party has served to divide this nation once more.. Quess what Republicans on Sept 11th all americans were attacked not just dems.

bill for barack   October 12th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

I live in Ohio and I can promise you one thing. McWallace is in for one very disappointing awakening on election day.Ohio is going Obama. I have talked to a number of independents and Republicans who are deciding in favor of Obama.
The economy and the most vicious, racist campaign in our nation's history on the part of McWallace and Governor Hitler have made the difference.

sandee in Portland   October 12th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

@mstran…I also have looked at Obama's voting record and what McCain says is not true. What are you doing, looking at his voting record on McCain's site? I am one of those people that will pay a higher tax on Obama's plan. Doesn't bother me. I don't mind paying for GOOD government. I plan on voting for the most intelligent person we've had running for President in many years who surrounds himself with and takes suggestions from some of the most intelligent politicans in office, and is ready for the 21st century.

I can't fathom voting for a candidate that who's stuck in the past, is a blatant liar and has surround himself with the poorest choice of people including those that run his campaign. A campaign is only as strong as its leader and McCain has shown that he is not strong.

Joi   October 12th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

I am a white, female age 38. I am voting for Barack Obama. His skin color has nothing to do with that, because in God's eyes, we are all the same.
I have always liked what soon to be President Obama has had to say and what he stands for.
Ohio and the rest of the country needs change. If you are still undecided, read "The Audacity of Hope". It reconfirmed what I believed. Hands down Barack Obama is the better candidate.
At least with Obama we have hope for change.

Bill, N.M.   October 12th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Why hasn't Palin been on "This Week, or Face the Nation, etc" why isn't the media talking about her abuse of power (a crime), why are they giving McCain more coverage?

Stacy   October 12th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

if people in ohio would actually do some research, it probably wouldn't be so hard to make a decision as to who is the better candidate.

Trasa, Texas   October 12th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Oh, I also want to add, Obama is campaigning under the cuff in Texas, I see his air time he bought on my cable channel. I think he's trying to turn this state if possible under the McBush/Palin noses. Either that or he's just trying to waste money before the election is over with. It would be great if he could. Tired of these Republicans.

Paul   October 12th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Gas prices decline every fall, genius. They add more butane — for winter months — and the cost to produce decreases.

Vote for experience; Vote for McCain!

Trasa, Texas   October 12th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

So! There still 6 other battle ground states McBush has to hold to win and right now Obama is ahead in those.

Go Obama/Biden

Dan   October 12th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

I agree with Nick Shaw. Is the reason whites voted for John Kerry, George Bush, Al Gore, Bill Clinton, John McCain, etc. was because they were white, or was it because they believed in their policies and directions for the country.

As a black person, who has followed this election through multiple venues (books, websites, sunday shows, cable news networks), I am well-informed and educated enough to make the decision as to who is the best presdential candidate. I have done it in the past 4 elections and did the same this year. So, I recent anyone saying that my vote for Obama is based on race. It is based on all the information I have ascertained in the past 18 months. Only a ignorant person would think all people vote based on race.

Knows better   October 12th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Hurting? Wait 'till your taxes go UP and you lose your jobs because employers FIRE YOU when they will not be able to afford you or the government healthcare THEY will have to pay for—- Wait till you stand in line for crappy DMV style sanctioned healthcare…wait till Obama takes from all corporations until they lay off every last one of you uneducated democrat idiots lucky enought to have a job in the first palce!! LAY OFFS ARE PREICTED TO RISE with your Obamanomics —-read up on this, it is called Socialism. What is next? Government rationed fuel, electricity, cars, clothing, food, day care? What a nightmare your guy is - American will ne a Welfare Nation if you elect this guy, I do not care what color he thinks he is really, nor do I care that he prays to Alah and considers the Muslim call to prayer the "prettiest sound on eartth" (obama quote) I DO care that my 3 African American employees will be LAID OFF when my taxes go up.
Saved a BROTHER'S JOB —-STAY SANE WITH MCCAIN!!! we are the land of the Free an the home of the Brave, Not the Land of the Handout and the Home of the Loser!! McCain will get us through.

tuff Col. Oh   October 12th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

WISHFUL THINKING, they can't really think they will win with a pitbull who wears lipstick as a running mate, after hearing hillary's speech today, she sounded like a 2nd grader reading her school report, PATHETIC, OHIO is going blue this time

dallas4Obama   October 12th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

It is really sad that we are in such a bad situation, and yet the only thing we can find time to do is ignore that we are in trouble, and the trouble came from the republican party, It is time for a change and McCain does not have the answer,America is in trouble and with the help of God and Obama we can get threw this disaster. So don't think to long because you just might think wrong no McCain/Palin. Obama/Biden 08

Jeff - Tulsa, OK   October 12th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I hope Sarah Failin keeps holding rally after rally. I hope she steps up her rhetoric, spews more and more of her hateful garbage. I hope more and more of her devotees prove themselves to be bigoted pigs. I hope she visits every swing state multiple times. This is the biggest favor she can possibly do for the Democratic ticket.

Keep talking Sarah, keep talking!!!

Dewey   October 12th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

In the land where they cling to their religion and guns….

You people coming on here begging for votes are pathetically entertaining.

Zach   October 12th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Reading a lot of your comments I am surprised at how foolish most of you people are. No one is spreading hate and violence. This is ridiculous.

Laszlo In L.A.   October 12th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

What does it say about the Electoral College when it essentially comes down to the people of one state - Ohio - to decide who our president will be?

Ohio, while many of you voted for Gore and Kerry, your neighbors stuck us with Bush two terms running. After Iraq, Katrina and Wall Street, I hope you have had enough and will do the right thing in '08.

values   October 12th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I GUESS MCCAIN DOESNT HAVE TO TRY HARD TO GET THE UNEDUCATED VOTE. JUST LOOK AT THE PEOPLE THAT COME TO HIS EVENTS, THANK GOOD I DONT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THAT TYPE.

BM   October 12th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

It is almost laughable that Michelle Obama was literraly lynched for making the staement about being proud to be an American for the frist time in her adult life when we as black are not considered AMERICANS!

David   October 12th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

I am not sure when McCain / Palin decided to resort to mob mentality tactics, and if their intended goal is to get some nutcase to resort to a horrific act of violence, but they sure seem comfortable with that result. I am sickened by the both of them. Country First?! they could not think of a more hypocritcal slogan.

Lyndon,CA   October 12th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Ohio voters are ready to pull a Tom Bradley come elction day!

georgia   October 12th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Why is a growing number of Alaskans calling for Palin's impeachment as govenor ???
Smells like "I am not a crook "….we can't forget "that one". It's the same legacy of feeling bigger than the elected office ! We can't ignore what citizen's of Alaska are telling us .
Obama / Biden '08

Gambi   October 12th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Ohio if you vote for McCain and put Palin a heartbeat away from the Presidency you deserve to RUST.
Former Ohio Resident

him   October 12th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

come on people.
obama isnt this "beacon of hope" u think him to be..
he just takes peoples ideas..he is NOT ready to lead

Obama= Clinton+McCain+Bush

Richard A. Spomer   October 12th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

This is just a note to John McCain:

To the Honorable Senator of Arizona and future President john McCain,

Please reconsider and reistating opperations in the Commonwealth of Michigan because that is where the "Great White Buffalo"; hunting maniac Ted Nugent is there and he does live.

This is coming from a gentlemen and scholar in the Commonwealth of Virginia where his spirit is still alive, I seen him seven times from WY Damm Yankies, CO, & VA. The Rock & Roll is true. He should run for Governor of Michigan.

Linda   October 12th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

all i have read is obama this mccain that ,when will you all wake up! we all bleed the same color, so think about the world we are in, full of hatered ,evil, some good,some bad,when 911 happen we all wanted to pull together regardless of the color of our skin. , its not about color its about trying to change the world we live in, we have come to far by faith and we was all leaning on bush ,and look where its has take this country, this election isnt and shouldnt be about race its should be about change…………

Which one are you ready for???
im ready for change "obama "

decided   October 12th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I am a true independent Ohioan, who has split fiarly evenly between Democrats and Republicans in the past.

I am not a big fan of McCain, and think that the selection of Palin was a poor choice.

However, I have been continuing to rationalize Obama's connections with Wright, Rezko, and Ayres. Now I see that the Obama campiaign contributed over $800,000 to ACORN, an organization of continued fraud.

I have decided that I will be voting for McCain, and encouraging others to do the same. I have realized that Obama does not represent the change that I want to see.

Denali King   October 12th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

It is really time for change. The Democrats have controlled Congress and are responsible for this economic mess. We don't need the same ole' policies that have reaped the hardship of this economy. We need McCain for real change. Congress has had it's chance. We need a President that will stand up for us. I've seen my 401K hit hard this last week. I'm mad as h*** and I'm not going to take it anymore. The Democrats in Congress have no idea what to do except to throw money at it. Please Vote for real change. Don't go along with the same ole' Democratic ideology. Vote for your future. Vote for McCain Please.

Menukj   October 12th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Oh OHIO!

Color of the skin is not important right now, we all know that Obama is more than capable of running the country. The leader of USA has a great responsibility, look what's happening now. After electing a total moron for eight years, the world is heading for a recession. This is serious, better get it right. Why are there people who are still undecided? We all know if Obama had white skin, he wouldn't have any competition.
It's funny when McCAin told the people "not to get scared if Obama was ever elected". What to be scared of? you guys had the dumbest man on the planet as the president for the last eight years.

Fredric, Las Vegas   October 12th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Pallin is the most corrupt politician in the United States today.
CNN please post my comment for a change. thanls

mstran   October 12th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

part 1
Sorry about the mistypes before and no spell checks, this computer works better.

I have posted in the past to both McCain and Obama in June. I wrote them about this, here’s a quick recap.

1. We all what not just more jobs but better paying jobs.
2. We all want energy independence.
3. We need to fix our Medicare, medical and social security.
all in a one shot plan for both sides.

Dems and Reps agree to open and drill for more oil with a revote to continue drilling in 10years.
We built warships in record months and oil rigs can be done as well.

The US oil & gas is the taxpayers, don't let the energy companies take full profits. Put a 2, 7 or 9% profit per barrel force to go towards alternate energy projects, and I mean the ones that work all ready.

Building Energy Infrastructures’** High speed rails to over lay or next to existing RR tracks for close metro to metro cities, most the airports and sea ports are already have tracks in place.

Let the RR & Airline companies invests in them also with the Government project. This creates good paying jobs. This also declines trucking goods from sea ports to close metro areas. Declines airline fuels Example: Atlanta to Augusta [air 3hrs, check in to check out] [car 2.5hrs] but high speed rail projects can take about 1 hr.

Henry Miller, Cary, NC   October 12th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Neither Obama nor McCain have demonstrated the capacity to be President of this country. Obama's a socialist, a characteristic that runs counter to the the founding philosophies of this country, and McCain seems determined to ignore the advice of the country's founders regarding foreign entanglements.

I urge you all to vote for someone else! Any third party–Libertarian (my choice), Green, Constitution, or whatever.

worriedmom   October 12th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

It aint over yet!!!

former gop   October 12th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I do not believe Ohio-ans are stupid enough to vote for McCain. I just don't believe it.

Teach/Preach   October 12th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

When is America the Beautiful going to wake up and smell the coffee?
Go Ahead vote 4 McCain!
Dont you realize Bush/McCain love 4
$4.00 gas
4closers
4 thousand plus troops dead in Iraq

As for Palin, are we voting for a beauty pagent or someone who will be capable to intelligently and skillfully run this country?Please don't be simple minded like her. Please don't be fooled by a person with qualities of a high school prep/cheerleader who can only fire up a crowd. Has she even told you at these rallies what she wants to do for you when she arrives in the white house? If that is all you want for your 2nd in line leader of the free-world -then shame on you. My nine year old son ran for shool vice-president and had more substance than her. At least he did offer his student body longer recesses and pizza every Tuesday !!

Meg   October 12th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Hello Ohio. I hope you're reading some of these comments and I hope you'll read mine. John McCain, in three weeks, has managed to undermine better race relations that took over 40 years of evolvement and a lot of bloodshed to accomplish. He has stirred up the fear and loathing of our parent's generation and spread it to those among us who most vulnerable. He has, once again, incited hatred and violence over the color of a man's skin, all the while ignoring ALL of the issues that are so important to everyone in this country. Please look now at who he truly is - actions really do speak louder than words, and do the right thing for your state as well as the other 48. Vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

Raul Fernandes Sobrinho   October 12th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Shawn of Michigan:
Where do you live in last 8 years? On Mars?
How Democrats can be guilty for this mess? Clinton left a good surplus. The moron you have voted for twice - is he innocent to put the world in the worst economic crisis since another Republican, mr. Hoover, created one in twenties?
Why Republicans don't study a little more?

My Word is My Bond   October 12th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Where is the penalty to the McCain campaing for Sarah Palin's LIE that Obama encouraged the Iraqi's to delay signing an agreement of transistion of power until after the election?

I'mnot saying it is right but this is why some men show violence and agression towards some women … Sarah Palin is allowed to get away with saying anything without reprecussions simply because she wears a skirt.

CNN, NBC, FOX, CBS and anyone who reported Ms. Palin's accusations have a duty to the American public to REVEAL her

1.) ERROR
2.) MISTATEMENT
3.) MISTAKE
4.) LIE

or whatever euphymism you want to call it. When politicians mislead people, their personal REPUTATIONS must be diminished. At some point, they have used up all CREDIBILITY.

Someone in Canada   October 12th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

TO ALL THE UNDECIDED VOTERS IN AMERICA. Most of us 30 million or so Canadians are hoping and praying that Barack Obama will win your election. PLEASE….we beg you to vote for him. The choice is so obvious to us. We are astounded that this race is so close and that John McCain is inching up in the polls once again. If Barack Obama were to run for office in Canada, he would win in a landslide. Save your country and save the world. We are so afraid that you will make the wrong choice.

Denise   October 12th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

CNN why won't you post my comments??? Are you afraid of the truth?

McCain's performance at his rally on Friday, where he 'defended' Barack Obama was a COMPLETE set up designed to improve McCain's image. His poll numbers have been sliding because of his and Palins KKK - like rallies and McCain had to do this. One guy even read from a piece of paper. It was a complete act, so it should not count toward improving his image. For weeks McCain stood there and grinned like an idiot while people were shouting out 'terrorist' and 'kill him' and he did nothing to stop it. He's only acting now to benefit himself. We're not buying your act McCain!

Richard A. Spomer   October 12th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

To those of you
Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE:

Only in your mind do you think where the record of Obama has not help create or keep manufacturing industries operating in the US…

So if you feebly minded souls would open your eyes to the fact Obama has NO record to support him all he has is a law degree which allows him too lie and get away with it.

The way to notice a lawyer in a room full of students is the lawyer will say he knows everything when if fact he doesn't know anything! His lips just keep moving.

Who are you calling?????   October 12th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Who in the world are you polling? I am a registered voter and I have a land line phone. I have never been polled in this election process. I know that more poeple are Obama supporters than what is being reported. I am appalled at what this campaign has become. I am ready for this to be over.

Kathy   October 12th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

The simple question to all in Ohio, with small towns with no jobs, to malls that have shuttered doors, Main Streets with boarded up store fronts, with parking meters but no cars, with coffee shops with few people standing in line, with kids being transferred from private schools to public schools - have the Republicans called lately and said they feel sorry for you and your situation? Of course not. You are only a statistic and when the election is over your job will be overseas if not now but shortly. Have we forgotten NAFTA? Who pushed for NAFTA? It sure wasn't Obama! It's nice to be referred to as a Battleground State but has it helped anyone in Ohio lately? Get real. What do you owe your allegiance to? To be able to say you're a Republican? Has it helped put food on the table, fuel in your oil tank, money in your 401K? Republicans side with big business - have in the past and will never change.

Cheryl   October 12th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

It's sad that a few racists people will be the cause of 4 more years of Bush.

Mrs. Texas Teacher   October 12th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Interesting…. you don't want those messages even put up for review….

bob   October 12th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I have a bumper sticker above my Ohio plate that says "Graduated 894 out of 899–JOHN McCAIN: TOO DUMB to be my President."

Average American   October 12th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Ohio must be half full of idiots.

Knows better   October 12th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Reality check — IF McCain/Palin wanted to play racism they could simply bring up ODINGA and the FACT that Obama went, as a Senator, to Kenya to support and "community-organize" for his cousin the radical Muslim !! but they do not —and NO ONE ever talks about it except the truly informed …..CNN is a cowardly biased bunch of reality skewing Bush bashing liberals. You KNOW NOT the courage that runs through the veins of McCain or other honorable Veterans.

You know what? In NObama's neighborhood lived Farakhan and Ayers THAT IS NOT A COINCIDENCE -THAT IS A HEADQUARTERS.
Report on it ? no, not CNN —Coward News Network.

OldUncleTom   October 12th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

The good news is, if the current electoral map holds, both Ohio and Florida can go to McCain without changing anything.

Since both states were instrumental in the Bush debacle, this is very good news. Maybe by the next cycle, these questionable states will have reliable election mechanisms in place again.

Afro   October 12th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

McCain and Palin 2008

James   October 12th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I'm a republican living in Ohio. I'm voting for Obama this election, He obviously cares for this country with his vibe of faith and hope. He's what we need. John mccain is too old, and plain just self explanatory. She is not ready to be the vp much less president. I hope thats obvious to everyone else. Obama will lead by a landslide.

James   October 12th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I'm a republican living in Ohio. I'm voting for Obama this election, He obviously cares for this country with his vibe of faith and hope. He's what we need. John mccain is too old, and plain just self explanatory. She is not ready to be the vp much less president. I hope thats obvious to everyone else.

zuq   October 12th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I'm moving to Ohio. The economy must be booming there! What a joke? Don't let CNN fool you. The people of Ohio will not let us down.

CNN PLEASE POST THIS!

Jeff   October 12th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

The headline link to this article says: "Ticker: McCain edges closer in key state" … but the content of the article itself it says that Obama is actually pulling slightly away over the past few weeks. I guess "Obama pulls away slightly in Ohio" does not make for a good headline, since that's the situation in many states.

Marie   October 12th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Typical Obama supporters, calling everyone racist and invoking Hitler. Exactly were does that fall in with the your leader wanting to unite the country. Just curios

cnews   October 12th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I wouldn't vote for John McCain…strictly becasue of Sarah Palin. If he would have made a different choice? Maybe.

Kim J   October 12th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE, can you post the link to the newspaper article outlining the layoffs at Hensley & Co. I don't think there have been any layoffs there.

Lula   October 12th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Go McCain/Palin. Former liberal Democrat voting Republican. Am also a 100% Puerto Rican from New York. Vaya!

viola   October 12th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

I'm a white female in my fifties and I have seen my share of racisim..and what is going on with The McCain campains is just that..shame on all of them too think they can fool so many that have seen it before..all that Sarah Palin needs to add to her wardrobe is a sheet..And bringing her children to these rally's to send them the message that it's ok..shame on all of them..

Anonymous   October 12th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

I like Maccain but after his choice of VP, I am dissapointed. I try very hard to see some sign of brain activity in Palin that shows she is worth the position of being a VP of USA…..but alas!!!

Texas Teacher   October 12th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Who said Lou Dobbs is an Independent? He is so obviously a Republican. I have noticed this before, but thought perhaps I was being too critical. He is right now being rebroadcasted. I heard about this unfair report about ACORN, but did not see it!

ACORN sounds like a Republican attempt to STOP poor people who have little opportunity to vote get a chance to register! They did this in Florida.

How many poor Whites, Hispanics, and Black voters were cheated of their right to vote? How many people now are being told that if they come to vote that they will be arrested for any outstanding driving tickets on the spot. I hear Dobbs reporting ACORN as though this is all above board! When I have heard the ACORN story refuted by other programs on CNN! What is going on? This is like Glenn Beck! There is NO liberal program, but TWO Conservative Right Wing programs on CNN. Why not just hire Rush Limbaugh? What is CNN doing? Are you trying to compete with FOX News?

I'm disappointed. We all know that there is no such thing as Liberal Media on any television station. But you sure can find the conservative media! And when I hear the Republicans cry Liberal Bias, I want to tu