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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.

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.

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.

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.

Remember Dems, vote early, vote often.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.”

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!

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?"

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Impeach McCain / Palin now

Vote Obama / Biden

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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..

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

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

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.

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

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????????????

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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..

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

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.

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!

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?

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.

That's ACORN Not ACOZRn – SORRY!

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

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!!!!!

Why aren't your kids in school?

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!!!

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 .

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

Colin Powell for President –not Barrack Hussian Obama

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.?

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!

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.

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.

@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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!!!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 "

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

It aint over yet!!!

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

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 !!

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

Ohio must be half full of idiots.

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.

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.

McCain and Palin 2008

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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..

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!!!

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 turn and puke! Again I have to say that Media is BIG BUSINESS! Who supports BIG BUSINESS, pray tell? The Republican Party! Surprise... surprise!

Am I surprised that fear mongering gets played down, while anything negative about Barack Obama is repeated over and over again? McCain gets more air time with his negative ads with CNN running them over and over again than he does on his own dime!

I'm really frustrated! The news media is supposed to do more than just report what they see. It is your job to check into it! It is your job to show both sides! You are the Voice of the People! If we cannot trust you, who can we trust?

I say this again as well, the young people of this country are motivated by Obama! They sense what he says he will do he will try his best to do. He speaks for all of us. He is as close as we will ever have to a man of the People for the People!

The youth of this country know it. One day as the baby boomers grow old, these young people will have the power. And woe be it those who have cheated us of a fair voice in the media! Don't think they will forget! They will not. The times they are achanging.... remember that old saying. We old people are good at old sayings.... because they are very often so true. You reap what you sow, the evil that is being sown by the Rep. Party with the aid of the media is obscene. And WE ARE WATCHING!

shawn – michigan I agree with you.

I'm independent and vote democrat on national election. Locally I vote mixed depending on the issue or their platform. I was blaming GOPs for our economic crisis and the current administration for spending too much. How I wished we had those times during the clinton days, yes I know many hate him, but he balanced the budget (how many US president were able to balanced the budget? I read only 2 (just correct me if I'm wrong) and one of the US president is Bill Clinton) were we have trillion dollar surplus.

Anyway back to the economic crisis, I saw CSPAN videos (some videos dated back 2001) at youtube and found out that the DEMOCRATS ARE TO BLAME FOR THE MORTGAGE CRISIS. Republicans want to have these lending institutions investigated for their dangerous practices but the democrats said they find nothing wrong with it. The dems said people who cannot afford to buy a house are now able to buy a house. So big question is , WHY WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEBODY A LOAN FOR $300k HOUSE WHEN THEY CAN ONLY AFFORD to PAY $100k HOUSE? Turns out these democrats received money (I'm not sure if directly or indirectly) from these lending intitutions.
I did NOT vote for the current administration twice but we cannot just blame the current administartion for the economic crisis.

I am appalled at the Acorn situation ... where is the Justice Department? The Obama campaign has donated $800,000 to Acorn. Why is this allowed to continue; it's a disgrace and is disgusting. We surely won't have a fair election if this continues, and it's pitiful that a candidate would allow an organization that he is affiliated with continue to function. This is so dishonest; how can anyone vote for Obama knowing that he is connected with Acorn?

Please hire a moderately competent statistician. The random sampling error for your straight average of four polls is (1/4) times the square root of the sum of the square of the individual sampling errors. Not zero! Probably about 2%. A one point shift isn't close to statistically significant. Furthermore there are other pollster-induced errors. Unless you are careful to use the same four polls on each round (you aren't) these induce additional changes. It's hard to believe that a big organization like CNN can't handle statistics at the level of a first intro course, much less with any real depth.

Ohio, your interests is in the economy.

The economy is an afterthought to Senator McCain .... war, immersing himself in military operations are his FIRST and ONLY LOVE.

This economic crisis will last a awhile and the country does not need someone who only CASUALLY and only in REACTION says something about pocketbook issues.

Even if our top concern was foriegn policy ... the respect that folks give McCain due to his POW status of 40 years ago means little with regards to John McCain's EXPERTISE as Commander in Chief.

Vote for the Obama ... he and his team will PROACTIVELY analyze the economic situation and take pre-emptive action. This will prevent and shorten our future pain.

People all over the world knows how much racism there is in this country and it is sad. This is why we will never be respected because we are our own worst enemy.

Nick,

I would think that the majority of African American are voting for Barack Obama because most blacks are Democratics and would have supported the Democratic nominee regardles of any race.

For some reason during this election, the Republican party has not courted blacks or latinos which is a big mistake. That is one thing that Bush did right.

If this posting site was a poll McCain is behind in a landslide.

Why would anyone in Ohio, a state in constant declined under every republican's administration even consider going to vote for a republican. Their unemplyment is one of the highest, companies close daily, some moving over seas and the housing market and realestate a catastrophy

Do Chickens vote to go KFC?

Fooled in 2000, fooled in 2004, don't let 'em fool us again in '08 Ohio!

Obama/Biden for working folks!

Polls are worthless. They reflect only what's believed within a very small sample, which could easily be skewed one way or another.

A lot can happen in three weeks. It's not over and won't be until Nov. 5. Until then, don't bet on anything as being a 'guarantee'.

Of course, CNN has a vested interest in the election, to the extent that, if it isn't close, no one is watching and, therefore, advertisers are not paying exorbitant prices for ad time.

That being said, CNN does not tell you that in the last 9 polls, Obama leads in 7 of them, including by 6 in PPD and ABC. CNN does its readers a disservice by focusing solely on its own polls in an effort to "create" a race, much the same way it "created" a candidate in 2004 with Howard Dean and John Kerry.

To all of you undecided voters, please vote for change, we have had enough, people are really hurting all over this country we just can't afford to vote for the same party and take that chance for more disasterous mistakes. Our world is falling apart very fast and this is a very crucial election, please take the time to really think about which direction this world is headed and vote for change.
God Bless all Americans

i pray that the good people of ohio does not allow the skin color of anyone get in the way of what the country need in times like this, i'm so worrie about what's going to happen before things gets better. so please let all take a look at the issues instead of color, because we all are childern of GOD, AND IT WAS HE WHO MADE US ALL.

GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU IN OHIO AND ALL AROUND THE WORLD.

i am very disappointed in ohio forget about your personal feeling about obama and think about your lifely hood it is about your future

I want to answer the questions regarding Afro .American voting for a white. We have been voting for white Americans for years. I am a Afro American who voted for Hilary Clinton. I am leaning toward Obama because he has given more facts and can explain his stance on things. McCain just coming up with stuff as he goes and everything he does is read from a piece of paper. You need someone who understand what he is doing in this time of crisises. Furthermore, it really upsets me to see McCain use Palin for his personal gains and stage all this hatred during his rallies. I mean everything that has happened at his rallies has been a publicity stunt for him and effort to divide this country versus uniting this country. The economy is not about a black or white person. We all are trying to survive out here. So please stop looking at things from a black and white stand point and look at the facts.

Go ahead vote Obama, when it's all said and done and we're all screwed then I'll proudly wear my Don't Blame Me... I voted McCain~Palin shirt while all of you guys are whining over how your going to make ends meet month by month for bills, and watching your butt for terrorists!

Hey, CNN: (disclaimer) email deemed appropriate? are you kidding? have you read these violent claims against Palin-–weird and sad on your part. Inciting violence against women?? how very unDemocratic of you. Oh, that's right, Republicans are the party FOR women.

Actually, I am not concerned about race or ideology, However, I am concerned about who we are and who we became:

1) You can not influence the economy substantially as much as you can directly influence it through perception.

2) The current world perception of our American economy is no more positive and needs to be restored quickly.

3) America has been always perceived as a protector of rights and never as an aggressor; therefore regardless of McCain's good intentions, he is perceived because of his military background as a military man and a potential war inciter, which enhances more the negative perception and consequently the economy.

4) The ethical standards in our financial markets are on the decline–the presidential race, the way it is currently lead is a ghood reflection of them and sustains the notion that where is our constitution and ethical America gone?

You know, if you're STILL not sure who you're going to vote for this close to the election, then there's something wrong with you.

It sounds like the Democrats are being blamed for dishonesty/fraud by the ACORN organization.

Is there any proof?

Why couldn't it be the Republicans messing around with voters' registration through ACORN?

Simple the gas prices are droping because of a bad economic system, it's simple economics. There are less people buying gas because they can not afford it because the economy is such a poor state, in turn lowers the price of gas.

Look at it this way, if you had an item everyone wanted then you could have a higher price. If you could not sell the item but still needed the money you would be forced to lower the price to a more appealing amount.

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

Yes, it's close in Ohio, but I can't believe this article says, "Pennsylvania may be slipping from John McCain's grasp..." Are you kidding me? Barack Obama has a double digit lead in Pennsylvania in both the 10/7 Morning Star poll and the 10/6 poll done by Strategic Vision. Get with it. Pennsylvania is not even in question.

well its not over yet,, and a BIg concer of mine is if something would happen to mccain,, then sarah takes over, and she has not idea what to do,, she cant even answer a question,,,, i have never thought any other wat but to vote for obama,,,, and its till that way,,,, mccain has nevr and never will impress me with his charm,,, he almost started a riot with his NEGATIVE REMARKS<<<<>>?? think twice poepl,, three times even,, this elected will chg your life alot,, and be prepared for it,, obama is the only positive chg,,,, he works for the people,,,, and with the people,,, so many are wieghting this on race,, .. well this is totally wrong,, its what they say,, consistantly , how they say it,, if its their own idea or did they steal it???,,, think alot people,,, its a big decision and priveldge to vote and elect the next presient of the untied states,,,, obama,,, biden,, 08,, now and beyond

...and, of course its Racist – Obama and his 95% black following have made it so – not Mccain. stupid to even question it -

This is Excatly how he took down the Clintons! just cry racism instead if answering legitimate questions about his affiliations -which are disgusting – Because his hateful wife and pathetic record and socialist tax and spend tactics are crap. He KNOWS NOTHING- silly (muslim, communist) Chiago lawyer. Why is he even running???

And you are all falling for him hook line and sinker -sad Liberals!!

God help America if Obama Jr gets in -rookie, knownothing, liar.

hey everyone... forget about the polls on cnn, msnbc, fox, newsweek...ok u get my point...do the following personal poll...poll the value of your home...poll how much u have spent for basic personal needs....poll your retirement account(s)....poll the cost you have paid this year for healthcare... poll the amount of aid your state/city/town receives for education....now go to the polls and vote...

I think he would do better if he would stop attacking Chicago politicians and start talking about the issues. I gave him a lot of credit b/c he was in the military. He stood up for what he believed to be right. Instead now, he's way to the right. This race just might be over before it even got started.

C'mon CNN. You were really lacking for good news for McCain. Finally, big headlines: MCCAIN LOOSES BY 1 POINT LESS!!!!

So he went from 4 back to 3 back....whoopty freakin' doo...

MCCAIN is way to old and PALIN is clearly not capable nor qualified to be president, mccain should just go retire and Palin should attend to her family.
VOTE OBAMA

Race is tight.
After months of smear campaign by Obama, carefully but consistently pointing at the age of McCain and his (non-existing) connection to Bush, saying he "lost it" and (above all) promising essentially
context-free "change" it is still amazing that the race is close.
(McCain started only recently to return over due smear).
Fight-the-smear- Obama???? Fight your own!!!!

With the emotional appeal of Obama's rhetorics and his nice voice and the lines he reads so well off the teleprinter, it should have been that based on the level of the US voter Obama should have led by 20% or so. Recall, No one lost by underestimating the average IQ of the American voter!!!

Obama-Biden (I am just writing this so CNN will post it)

Sorry I am not American and I do not live there – could someone explain to me why it is that your press has gone mum on the fact of Sarah Palin’s abuse of office? Is it not official? I waited today for Wolf to come up with a segment on Late Edition and frankly I was completely shattered there was no mention of this scandal. I s there a conspiracy of silence within your press corps enabling the other side in this to get away with any behavior? How less newsworthy is this story in comparison to the Rev. Write story?
Please someone explain to me I really would like to understand this bit of behavior on the part of your press.

I just don't get it. OH doesn't matter. VA matters. What does the poll of polls show there?

CNN, why don't you start reporting the truth and stop trying to make this seem closer than it is. It may get closer, it might not, but if the election were held today, it wouldn't be close. I understand you want people to stay "tuned in", but if you keep peddling this garbage and not reporting the facts, you'll lose more viewers than you hope to gain by providing a skewed view of what the polls are saying.

This is a ridiculous headline. McCain gained one point. Although, true, he has gained, I'm sure this is within the margin of error of any of the polls that you have. Do you not have a statistician? This headline is clearly aimed at getting people just to click on the story. It is I'm sure in the scheme of things 'not a big deal' to you, but to me it points to an underlying problem with the news coverage today. It's as if this is some kind of sports game and the commentators are trying to keep the game tight and exciting. I agree it is a tight race, but you don't need to say that he's 'gaining'-it's one point. Please. Really, I'm hoping that you stop the charade, your coverage is inflammatory on both ends and just serves to stoke raw emotions.

McCain can not win without Ohio, or Virgina,or Florida ,or Iowa,or Colorado period.

CNN will not publish this.

What about all the jobs Sarah Palin helped create when she gave the Alaska building contracts to the Canadian firm? It was country first. Just the wrong country.

The more Sarah Palin speaks the better it is for Barack Obama.

Can anyone in their right mind vote SARAH PALIN A HEARTBEAT AWAY FROM RUNNING THE FREE WORLD?????????

I would like to know which trailer park they emptied out to get the people McCain had at the rally where he finally defended Obama?

stop look at polls! they are fake!!

Where is Jack Cafferty, he would address issue of Palin abusing her power.

Seriously, CNN –censor me and I will know, definively that you are 100% anti truth and 100% anti American and 100% afraid of McCain.

Where are your reporting skills you wimps??? Only your censorship skills are working huh? DUMMYCRATS all of you – even Dobbs.
FEED ME, LEAD ME KING HUSSEIN OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ACORN IS RUINING OUR FREEDOM and you say NOTHING???
OBAMA LIES day in and day out and you say nothing????

CNN= Communist News Network. Point in case. Cowards-–

Shat a ridiculous headline to say that McCain is pulling ahead in this state when it's by one point. Hmph.

I want McCain to drop Palin from potential vice president, she abused her power as governor and she is also not qualified for the job.

To quote Ben Franklin "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. "

Voting for McBush = Insanity

Lets see Virginia has 13 electoral votes, North Caorlina 15 electoral votes = 28; Colorado has 9 electoral votes, Nevada and Mexico has 5 electoral = 19 but who's up in those polls: OBAMA.

So if Ohio still stubborn after 8 years of having "the" worst economy then fine because Obama campaign has changed the strategy of the map. They can win without Ohio because states such as Montana, Indiana, Missouri and Georgia and now West Virginia is a toss up and lets not forget Florida which pollsters com showing Obama is also leading there too and they have 27 electoral votes. It's too personal in Ohio and it's sad they chose to suffer by voting for McSame.

Buckeyes have always been able to pick a winner, I sure hope they get it right this year. I'm hearing a lot of racist remarks, from small towns and minds in Ohio. Come on folks its 2008.

OBAMA/BIDEN08

IF someone starts a fire you do not put it out by giving them more matches. That is what the government just did by giving 700 billion to the same people who's greed got the country into the mess that we are in now. What should have been done was to give every one that has paid taxes the money. Divide it up equally, then tax us so the government would get part of it back. Put the stipulation that intrest will stay the same. Make this a one time shot deal. After this no one gets any more money from the government. You get to pay off all your debt, invest it, put it in the bank, burn it but after you get your check do not come back this way.
By the way the US government give a check to almost every country in the world. It's called foreign aid, and these countries do not give a crap about America. So I say my government should give back to it's own people. The reason why so many countries like China Japan and others Saudia Arabia, the government of those countries do not let foreigners come in and own land or property, withouat paying a heavy price. How many building in New York, or LA are owned by none Americans.

so if a white man elected Mccain he becom a racist but when most black guys are going to elect Obama just becouse he is black, this act is not racism????.
America now need a man to lead not a man to make records (first african american)
And to all of u who are agaisn Georges w. Bush. Maybe he did some mistaks but if any other guy where faced with the amount of problems that bush faced i am certain that he will do much worse, he faced the only foreign attack on amaeircan souls since the britich, ext.
America now need Mccain becouse he have verry good leadership, he is a real american hero, he is been for so long in polotics that he knows how to face any problem specially a huge economic problem.
it is better to rely on a man with experiance than on a new person that have too much to learn.
If u read all the polls in the entire world everybody want obama, becouse he is better for them, the other people not for the american.
God bless America, Safe arrival to the white house Senetor Mccain

I am a Little Person who walks with crutches. I've had my Obama stickers on my crutches for over 9 mths and have received nothing but positive comments until yesterday. I was asked what it said, so I proudly raised my crutch and said Obama. The comment back was that I should be shot!

What is this country coming to? McCain & Palin have no clue the danger they have encouraged and promoted upon innocent people... and they sure should have; if not they or no one else has any business thinking they are qualified to lead this country for the good of our country! We NEED positive leadership more than anyone realizes... you'll know what I'm talking about if you have a child in the public school system (ESPECIALLY high school!)! Shame on you McCain and Palin... you're both takers who are too self-absorbed to care about anyone else!

Polls do not matter. Votes matter. Ohio has a bad economy, just like Michigan and several other states. The difference, those others state know their best chase for economy recovery is with Sens Obama and Biden.

If I lived in Ohio and the Obama lost the election, I would move. Sen. McCain has not plan for rebuilding American. Gov. Palin has no brain.

Obama is for infrastructures building. That will create jobs and strenghten our highways, roadways and other transportation systems. He is also for green technology which will create jobs and we would use less middle east oil.

Be smart Ohio, WV, MN, CO and NV. Vote for the smart guy, not the dumb and dumber.

Senator Obama HAS….been through more secret service clearance then any nominee, he has been LIED on consistently because he is biracial, he has been drilled and thrown into the media feeding frizzy more then any nominee (Christian or Baptist), he has had to explain his pastor more then any nominee has ever, he has had to explain the amount of vetting he had to endure, he has had to repeat over and over again about his Christianity.

Last but not lest………..When will we TALK and COMPLAIN about the IMPORTANT issue of McCain pastor and Palin (witch craft) Pastor’s. Where is the PROOF to the American people that show the vetting that McCain claims was done by the FBI on Palin. They claim to be CHRISTIANS, RIGHT?

Do you honestly think WE know everything about McCain’s and Palin PAST????? Just this past week the news about abuse was PROVED!!!!!

That is WHY you should think before you say such dumb excuses to NOT vote for Obama.

Americans, when will the time be when a man or woman of color can campaign for public office and there not be an issue of racism, segregationalism etc brought up? Why in this the 21st century does it still matter about the color of your skin. Isnt America considered a melting pot of diversity? The country has been heading into a different and negative atmosphere in the 8 years that the Republicans have been in power, do we still reward them by electing them into office for the next 4 years? I think not. In this economic crisis that we face, I need someone who can be a leader and an inspirer of hopes and dreams that I believe the majority of Americans want. Barack Obama should be given a chance to show that he can be a great leader, who willl put us on the right track to economic gains, ending the war in Iraq, and placing America back up as the clear world leader. I hope Ohio and the rest of America think long and hard on this decision of wheter to look behind to the past of Bush/McCain or to the future and vote Obama/Biden 08/12.

Stop the ignorance America

People in Ohio are smarter than that. Cleveland and Columbus are big Dem supporters. I live in Cincinnati which is usually a red city, but I think it's more purple this year. Just depends on what part you're in. OHIO FOR OBAMA!!

As she clearly stated in the debate with Sen. Biden, "I may not answer the questions that you (Biden) or the moderator will like to hear". This statement was made in a National Debate. What do you think Palin and Sen. McCain will say to the people if they are elected? That is right, NOTHING! It sure seems a bit familiar to me. Ok, I am sorry this is not about Palin. But one must be very careful as she is only one heart beat away. Back to McCain, he himself was part of the scandal Savings and Loan (Keating). 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. All the talk about PORK spending that McCain accuses Sen. Obama can not compare to the sum of $120 Billion.

My prediction is Obama is not going to win Ohio, but he doesn't need Ohio to win.

Palin is more intelligent and hard working and accomplished than any woman in Ohio I have ever met– any women who thinks Biden is more on their side is delusional. MOMS FOR MCCAIN/PALIN!!!
This team represents 12 children, 2 soldiers, 1 special needs, 1 int't adoption + a steelworker AND a millionaire AND a War hero. How in the world could anyone ever choose "plugs" Biden and B. Huessin (I stand with the Muslims) Obama? Are you blind? "D" does not stand for democrat its stands for DUMB. Tax hike in a recession -ARE you crazy? NO economist stands behind this thinking, but then again Obama has done a lot of dumb things: sitting in Rev Wright's pew for 20 years, buddies with Ayer, bought his home with a felon/slumlord's help...he has done nothing right ever! Let a lone ACORN – what a nightmare of system abuse and a threat to our democracy. CNN is steering us all into a socialism nightmare- god help the USA.
Hey CNN If you do not post my 2 blogs and you let all these Democrat rants go unchecked you are way way worse than I thought.

Zion has finally proved my point. It is all about race....among blacks.

not very much of a gain, i wish i saw more of that liberal media that everyone talks about

Zion, of course they are! Race trumps all!

1% is within the error margin I can't believe CNN is saying there is a change trying to make news I guess

I wonder if companies move jobs over seas to avoid paying higher taxes (as McCain would have us believe) or if it's for the cheap labor. If the latter is the case, lowering taxes for businesses won't bring them back. As we compete in a global market place, I think there is only one way for our standard of living to go...

OHIO FOR OBAMA! OHIO FOR OBAMA!

I am a Republican from Ohio. For the first time ever, I am voting for the Democratic Party and Obama. The last 8 years of the Bush administration has been a disaster in so many ways. I am also very concerned how the Republican Party has been 'hijacked' by the religious right and fundamentalists. This is certainly NOT the Republican Party i've known all my life going back to the 60's. I am giving Obama a chance, largely because he is very Presidential, intelligent, and can bring the country together at this critical point in our history. Obama is half black and half white. This, to me, is symbolic of great change and a microcosm of what America is. A mix of races, cultures, and religions. OBAMA 2008!

If your not pro Obama you won't get posted on CNN....Write Hillary on your ballot and sleep good knowing you never voted for either of these jerks.

Anyone who Farrakhan would call the Messiah will never get my vote. What a bunch of dumb, ignorant, and clueless people on this blog!

Everyone thought Obama would be a cake walk to the White House? I doubt if he will win. I will write Hillary on my ballot and pray for the best.

What's the problem CNN? You can't post my comment – why?
Because I make a comment about the Democratic parrty and you can't stand it?
I am independent and I have no preference, but I do know when something is wrong and I have a right to voice my opinion. Both candidates have done weird stuff and seem to keep on pouring out the hate for each other – do you support that? And like it or not, ACORN is conducting fraudulant voting which IS NOT DEMOCRATIC!

The name says it all....LOL

Ohio is the Alabama of the North.

I'm actually enjoying these posts by CNN. It keeps us dems motivated to get out on November 4th (or earlier) to elect Barak Obama as our next president of the USA! This is no time to get "senioritis" or become complacent. Our work is not done yet!

Why have I been censored over 40 times this past week?

Typical of the republican fear and smear tactics. We need to get the fact out that McCain is STILL friends with G Gordon Liddy (of watergate fame) who spent time in prison and was subverting our very Constitution even way back then.

We are sick of the republican/Rove tactics – we're sick of McCain and Palin lying over and over and over.

I mute the tv or switch channels when either of them is on

I sure wish someone would start talking about the 12 million illegals running around the streets of our country. I wonder if Obama will give them a tax cut as well?

Allow me to step outside the topic, aren't Sarah Palin's children supposed to be in school and not campaigning? Can someone help these young kids to have their rights of education instead of campaigning for their mother who is helping the Democtrats in a big way. Obama/Biden sure ticket1

One must needs wonder where the fanatic cretins from BOTH parties come up with the drivel posted.The last I heard,hate-mongering and death threats are illegal.What part of this is not understandable?IT'S ILLEGAL!!!!!!!!!I guess this is like selective prosecution by Federal Authorities.Don't touch the Alien,but bust the Cancer Patient for using prescribed Marijuana.How long America?How long before we take back our Country?Will we wait until EVERY family is affected by illegal lobbyists and crooked politicians?Will you wait until your own sons and daughters are persecuted for the same things Bush,Clinton and Obama got away with?Must you lose your home and savings before you realize that this can no longer stand?Remember,on every currency minted, it says in God We Trust,and God seems to have disappeared from this entire Government,unless it's used to bash believers in the head.God Save America.Because we don't seem to have the guts to anymore.

God is on the throne watching every people on the earth.
The Bible speaks about the fall of Spiritual Babylon in he Book of Revelation 18. Have you read these chapter and understood what the verses say? ......
Today Christians dont know how to behave. And they say they are Christians.
Read the Book of Mathew chapter 5 to 8.
These verses will change our life, if we do study and meditate.
We are surely in the end times. And those Words Jesus Prophesied is sure to take place, no on can change these Words.
God bless the Candidates.
GOD BLESS AMERICA !

mstran the only thing that drove US companies out of the US was greed and tax breaks for moving to other country. When you can get ppl in another country to work for pennies a day,if you had a company you would move also..So don't use that Republican who doo on me. Gbama wants to give companies tax cut to keep job in US not out source them to other country.Create Green job that will last for the future, and jobs to rebuild the inter structure of this country. Tax companies that hid billions of dollars off shore, that McCain supports If you want more of the same or worse. just vote for McCain and Palin and you will get what you deserve...This Atwater,Rover style of politics with no work this time... Enough is Enough..How many time do you ppl have to get your pocket picked to know who picking your pocket...

We dont need more of the same Come on Ohio look at the facts. Quit with the dems and the republican games and just look at the facts Please

This is not all that relevant.

McCain will still need to devote scarce resources and further stir up the crowds in Ohio to make the state go red. No slam dunk.

This will come at the sacrifice of PA and Fl, which means Obama will handily win.

Also, the Florida Jewish base will turn away from McCain/Palin in droves, since it will remind them of Nazi Germany and what that brought to them and the rest of the world.

I wonder what the THEME OF THE WEEK will be with the McCain/Palin campaign this week since they do not stick to any one message, they just flip around on several messages. .

The Alaska governor's various religious affiliations needs some questioning too. There was report that her pastor at the nondenominational Wasilla Bible Church was connected to “Jews for Jesus”, does Sarah Palin also believes that Jews must be converted? Can she answer that since she is questioning Barack Obama’s past how comes McCain campaign website makes no mention of her religious affiliation. Please American people remember your vote impacts the whole world not only Americans

It is unfortunate that Barack Obama does not talk more of his HALF WHITE heritage.

There are many Americans who won't vote for him because of his race–CNN is talking about it just now.

But Obama is NOT only Black! He is half White!

Either way, he will make a great president. His color isn't important to me, but it is to too many voters who will go with McCain.

How stupid can we be as a country? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. OK, "we," or least some of us, were fooled into voting for Bush twice. Let's not make the same mistake 3 times and vote for more of the same with McCain.

The woman at McCain's rally on Friday is so typical of how dumb we are. First, she called Obama an Arab. Then, after McCain actually showed some decency, she called Obama a Muslim. This woman shows how dumb we really are.

If McSame wins the election, we'll deserve the misery we get. After all, this is the country that re-elected Bush. It's shameful.

Why are Hon. McCain and Palin making the Irag war as their political case? During the primary season, Hon. McCain clearly stated our soldiers had gone to Irag for oil. I watched this story on CNN.

During the same primary season, he also said that the mortgage crisis should be solved by the lenders and the homeowners because it was the result of responsibility.

I believe the Americans have not forgotten those strong statements from Hon. McCain.

For the McCain camp to use the Irag war and the mortgage crisis as political cases are, to me, policatical deceit, mockery and fanaticism.

Well put, mstran. As for the rest of you, you would believe everything Obama says, and everything the media promotes him to be. Rather a lemming mentality I would say. What do you think you know about this man, and what does his record really show. If you listen closely, then you cannot ignore the mounting evidence that he is a demogogue and a talented orator but an empty promise nonetheless. Acorn ties as their lawyer, lobbyist and community organizer; no vote or action only speeches on Iraq; questionable backing and promotion throughout his career – Rezko, Ayers, Wright and so on. Running slick campaigns are the only real accomplishment. If his candidacy achieves success off the back of a now nationalized economy, then we as a country are in trouble. This election is still close and too raucous to call.

America seems to have forgotton that as so-called leader of the free world it is expected that the issue of race in the 21st century would have been a thing of the past. It is primitive to contemplate that Americans will use race as an issue to determine their future. Have Americans been hiding behind a facade – letting the whole world believe how democratic, civilized and free they are? Using Barak's middle name to denigrate him brings out the petty and narrow minded nature of Many Americans – who have probably never travelled otuside of the US – just like Palin herself until recently. Even my 18 year old daughter is much more exposed and tolerant of other cultures than a good number of Americans. Just ask some of us who have travelled the world.

Consider this....what are the odds that ONLY the battleground states have this ACORN problem? Why are we not hearing of a nationwide glut of invalid voter applications?

Simple...if you're leading, why start rocking the boat? Obama has nothing to gain through voter fraud and everything to lose. Certainly not worth the risk.

As it is most cases, the person who gains the most is the one who instigates the fraud itself. Despite all of the conjecture (voiced loudest by Faux news all this week), Obama's donations, made months ago to ACORN, are on his public record. What better way to hit him where it hurts than to turn his connection into a liability. Hey, it's being done with Wright and Ayers...seems to be working...let's try this.

McCain's cronies slips a few of the faithful into the ranks of ACORN, they start stuffing the boxes with bogus registrations and drop a dime to let Fuax in on the fun. Faux, in yet another feeble attempt to be "fair and balanced" takes this tip and runs plays it like a cracked 45, repeating the allegations and connections to Obama.
ACORN takes the hit, whatever good they have done becomes a moot point and the McCain troopers slip by as the media and investigators keep their eyes on the upper management.

Conspiracy theory? Maybe, but not outside the realm of possibility. Again, who has the most to gain with the ACORN flap?...The guy who's success hinges on EXACTLY THESE STATES.

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I'm glad to see that many American people are not xenophobes. Sadly it doesn't seem to be the case of McCain and Palin.
Have they ever read or been taught about other civilizations and cultures? Have they ever had the curiosity to travel abroad to acquire some general culture and see by themselves that all the people of the world are made of flesh and blood and share the same qualities and shortcomings? Are they aware that education, culture, honour, good and ethics are not limilted to the sole Americans? Don't they know that Arabs and Muslims descend from an advanced civilisation and share a history that outweighs the American's? Don't they know that being a Muslim, an Arab, or both has never been a flaw? That a Muslim or an Arab is not a terrorist? That terrorists or extremists are from all countries and creeds?
So not to be ridiculed in front of the world (as it was the case in the past 8 years) you, the American people, should send these two back to school and choose for your own benefit and pride an educated team to help you evolve and regain international respectability.

Obama WILL take Ohio this year – mark my words!!!

McCain Is The Only One in this election That Has Done something for the american people and Obama voted 94 times to raise taxes on working americans and he is not ready to lead.

Do you really think that McCain understands your so-called 'pain' MY FRIENDS, considering he is married to such a rich woman, has seven homes (at last count)? He can say anything he wants to but his prime interest is becoming President – something he feels he is entitled to. He would never have been able to fly and crash more than five planes during his maverick years had it not been for his grandfather's name and a field named after grandpa. Obama worked hard for what he has – let's see what a fresh new name and family has to offer.

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Obama did not ask to delay security agreement, Iraqi FM says

The headline makes no sense. How is McCain gaining ground if Obama has widened his lead since the last poll?

Here is a man who supported President Bush's requests 95% of the time, and OHIO wants MORE? Wowzers! Brains for mush? Go ahead and lose the rest of your jobs, bank accounts, retirement funds and etc. and see if McCain gives a care!! Wake up people of Ohio...what you see now has been supported by John McCain. McCain has been in a Senator for TWENTY-SIX years and this is what happened under his watch. Obama has been a Senator for only a few years...sees what is happening in Washington and decided to do something about it...so he is running for the Presidency. It may cost him his life....he is "the one" to vote for now. He is the comtemporary, new, fresh, and full of youth and strength. It's out with the old and in with the new. Fresh ideas healthful for America...worldwide we need his change.

By concentrating on Ohio, McCain may be abandoning Minnesota and Wisconsin, just like he abandoned Michigan, even though he concentrated effort there in the last couple of weeks, it may have been in vain.

McCain might have to win Ohio, Penn, AND Florida to win, because it looks like Nevada, Colorado, and maybe Virginia are going Obama.

I'm pretty confident he can't pull it off, after all Palin is becoming a serious liability.

To those of you who say McCain plan will create more jobs..........Maybe you should check with those hundreds of employee's that were let go by his wife company about his promise to create ALL these jobs. His wife company LET go of HUNDREDS of workers these past 18 months to save her millions to take home. Don't you think if McCain knew how to create jobs he would have started at home first, so those who had worked for his wife company for YEARS would still be EMPLOYED?

Just ASKING............................

"All I can say is atleast McCain's record realy has been in the best intrest of the working people over his career, Obama has not."

Oh really? What about all the "working people" Charles Keating ripped off?

Chicken Little Republicans! That's what I see here. If you really believe that Democrats are socialists then you've been smoking too much Limbaugh weed. Democrats are left of Republicans, but they are far from being socialists. No, they won't take away your land, or your gun. They're not going to raise your taxes unless you make more than $250k/year. And if you're making that much, it probably won't hurt that much (maybe a little less timeshare on your personal jet) And yes, they will regulate business. If our energy and banking sectors had been regulated, we would not be in the mess we're in now!! So stop compaining. The sky is NOT falling.

Obama/Biden '08!!

The power to win the election is not by Obama or McCain. The power is with us, the American people. We need to vote for Obama and send Mr. McCain to a retirement home. That power is in our hands and attainable. We could either ignore the state of affairs our country is in or do something about it. Change is good. Vote Obama/Biden.

Seriously – I would be very interested in a new poll:

Ques: If you voted for Bush in 2004 who are you voting for in 2008? If you voted for Kerry in 2004 who are you voting for in 2008? Choices: (a) Obama (b) McCain (c) Other (d) Undecided

And a note to all you McCain supporters...in the highly unlikely event he and Barbie were to win, when they drag us deeper into an economic abyss while we continue counting body bags you will have lost your right to complain about anything. And you will owe everyone of us who clearly saw the handwriting on the wall an apology.

When those of you who voted for Bush the first time, to be kind, let's just say it was an honest mistake. When you did it again in 2004 what on earth were you thinking?

I don't envy Obama inheriting this mess but one thing he will not give you is more of the same.

Obama/Biden '08

America seems to have forgotton that as so-called leader of the free worlds it is expected that issue of race in the 21st century would have been a thing of the past. It is primitive to contemplate that Americans will use race as an issue to determine their future. Have Americans been hiding behind a facade – letting the whole world believe how democratic, civilized and free they are? Using Barak's middle name to denigrate him brings out the petty and narrow minded nature of Many Americans – who have probably never travelled otuside of the US – just like Palin herself until recently. Even my 18 year old daughter is much more exposed and tolerant of other cultures than a good number of Americans. Just ask some of us who have travelled the world.

Nick, race is an American issue–we are a nation full of immigrants (some of our ancestors were enslaved, others indentured, and yet others landowners and slave masters). The dynamic between the historically oppressed, the disenfranchised , and those who were not oppressed and disenfranchised and furthermore those who disenfranchised and oppressed is what makes "race" relevant in this election.

The fact of the matter is that African Americans were a disenfranchised group and an African American is running for president. This is something that can't be overlooked. There is a reason why it took so long for a black candidate to emerge to the status of presidential nominee; especially when you consider the fact that there are around 40 million blacks in America currently (12% of the population). In a fair world, the aforementioned would indicate that blacks would have a 1 in 10 chance to become president, a number that has been fairly consistent throughout American history, except during a period during chattel slavery when blacks made up over 20% of the population.

We can come to one conclusion when we analyze the above statistics and factor in the current political, economic and every other disparity that exists between certain groups in America. The world isn't fair.

But I am grateful that news organizations have taken it upon themselves to address these issues.

Obama's election will inspire as well as increase the morale and moral fiber of every American for generations to come.

NO! McCain will not take this state, America can not have him take the state.

i am so sick and tired of hearing ohio where are the poll of poll from the other state if obama can win a republican stronghold then he will be the president

Even though the poll of polls doesn't compute a sampling error, I can guarantee that there is one. That makes a one percent movement virtually meaningless, certainly not headline material. At a sampling error of 3% a 1% change is statistically insignificant, meaning that the 1% might have just been an artifact generated in computation, not a reflection of the real world.

mstran – you sound like your repeating sound bites from the republican national committee.

There are so many false accusations in your rambling that it would take hours to refute "all of your positions" so, I'll just say that your like John and Sarah, another liar for the GOP.

Why are we still looking at polls? I guarantee Obama gets AT LEAST 350 electoral votes on Election Day. The mainstream newsmedia will do anything to keep people's interests these days. Its disgraceful and shameful. I bet if these news networks were around they would have called the Nixon/McGovern race too close to call...

brett: if you think mstran is smart, no wonder obama is taking nc. mccain never met a bush tax cut (for the wealthy) that he didn't love, thinks regulation is for wimps, and wants to drill our way to oil independence.

it'll be nice on 1/21/09 when some grownups (obama/biden) are in charge.

@mstran..your whole post is a contradiction with reality. Tax rates have been low for the past 8 years, that hasn't prevented one company from going overseas. What has caused alot of this is our willingness to do business with countries that have little or no labor standards. So why would you pay and American worker $30 or $40 dollars an hour when you can pay and Indian or Chinese worker $5 or $10. That's simple mathematics and nothing to do with taxes. More importantly McCain is a big fan of free trade and he makes no bones about it. Besides the fact that their are so many loopholes in our tax codes that a wide percentage of business don't even pay taxes. McCain's records for working people...LMAO excuse me but yeah he has a record of not supporting equal pay for women so that means mstran that you would be getting paid less for your work than a man. And what is a $5000 tax credit going to do when the average health care cost in America is around $12,000. This is what is going to kill jobs b/c the companies will now be taxed for health care benefits. How can you trust McCain's plans when they are the exact same as George Bush's. You nor any of his supporters can name 1 difference. If it hasn't worked in the past 8 years then obviously they're not going to work in 4 more.

Gas prices in Ohio were $4 a gallon this summer. Gas at multiple Cleveland-area stations today is $2.54 a gallon.

Coincidence? Is gas REALLY supposed to drop $1.50 a gallon in three months?!

mstran- Ok and McCain failing to say anything about his crowds saying "kill him" and "terrorist" is what exactly? It took him a week and then he decided to say somthing which didn't really help. What about Palin's pastor? The one that still believes in witches? What about her husband who wants Alaska to break from the US? And her saying "good job" to that. What about his remarks about his hatred for America? This is so one way. There are some so ready to trounce Obama but they don't even look at McCain and Palin. As for the
nick shaw- It is actually a little less than 97%. This argument has been made before. However, 89% of African Americans voted for Clinton. What is the explanation for that? Minorities are usually democrats. Does this mean all are not voting for race? No. However they are called minorities for a reason. There is a significant chance that there are more whites voting for McCain because he is white than the other way around. Not to mention the ones hiding behind the "he's a terrorist with Muslim ties" excuse. That has been proven incorrect by many people. I believe that is an excuse to make people feel better about not voting because he is black.

No matter what is the subject.......I am not ashamed to leave my name as repesenting the only choice. left to the American peolple..... This is TOO important to let get by.........please people.........think... where is your conscience?????......... of the American People????? Wake UP!!!!! Vote for what is RIGHT.....or we all will PAY......Your choice...........not mine..... I have already made my decision, (and PROUD OF IT) October 6, 2008..... the only and correct choice ..................

What is the wrong with us American people??? We've had a very bad 8 years under Bush, so why continue to support and elect the same Party over and over again? We are better than this, it's time for a change.

Jerry wynn,
I feel your pain too. DID you know that McCain senior advisor announced this past two weeks that McCain intends to CUT benefits from our Social Security checks, Medicaid and Medicare. We have worked all these years to enjoy our hard earned Social Security, and now someone who is a millionaire IS going to CUT some of those benefits.

Please before you vote for a Candidate please make sure you google or research anyway you can to find out if you will have less or more to look forward to as you approach your golden years..........PLEASE......

McCain IS going to CUT our Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare benefits, while he get three to four HUGE checks (excluding his pay check) each month from OUR government HIMSELF!!!!!!!

I am from Ohio and the economy is even worse here than other areas of the country, and has been for a long while. We have lost good paying jobs, and our forclosure rate is very high..based on job loss, not people being extravagant. People here are hurting. We need change desperately. John McCain is very erratic, and will offer even more of the past 8 years. Palin is not ready to lead. We will not vote based on a persons race, we will vote for someone that can lead us out of this mess, and fast. I am voting for OBAMA, I am white, almost 60 and a female..worried about social security, healthcare and the education and future of my grandchildren. God Bless America

Gee John are you proud of yourself, lying and engaging in racial stereotypes.

I guess your so power hungry that you are willing to peddle your honor for a few years at the top. I can understand you knowing that your chances are running out but, that sidekick of yours is downright pathetic.

I Live in San Diego, CA which is mostly Republican, but if Obama wins with Joe Biden with San Diego, I am mostly happy. What happened to Anti-Smoking campaigns for better Mother Earth. I heard what Sarah Palin said about San Fransico, my sister city. I could say the same about Alaska, where the Bald Eagle Resides. I want to let you guys know, we maybe old in age, but I have been called worse. Take my Sister's Driving instructor, he was a real racist. If I only had a tape recorder, I could let you guys listen to a real racist. I am defintely Voting Obama/Biden 08. I was taught if you don't have anything nice to say just don't say it. Democrat Landslide Including my old home state of New Jersey. Ohioans I had a cousin who went to your rival, Michigan, there votes will be counted this year and because Michael Moore will hit you hard if a Republican wins again. OBAMA/BIDEN 08

I'm with you FreeNLovIt. But it goes a lot deeper than that. The Ethics Committee in Alaska has found that she did abuse her power as governor. Can you imagine what she will do as vice president, and possibly one day, president? It reminds me of a story I heard as a little girl about a snake who knocked on a woman's door and asked to be let in. The woman acknowledged knowing that it was a snake and inquired why she should let the snake in. The snake flattered the woman (and I believe in giving credit where credit is due,Sarah Palin is a master flaterer) and the woman let the snake in. Once the snake gained entry to the woman's house, of course, it bit her and when the woman questioned the snake's betrayal, the snake's answer to the woman's question was "WELL, YOU KNEW I WAS A SNAKE WHEN YOU LET ME IN."

Shaw in Michigan– I am writing my comment in lower case caps since you decided to write your comment in all upper case letters. You must be a McCain-Palin supporter because only those supports would think that the only way to get their point across is by being obnoxious. PS – Many black Republicans are voting for Obama. Get Ready.

A Black Republican who will vote for Obama.

I live in Ohio and no one polled me! Where are they getting their numbers? I know Columbus is a "Blue City".

Obama/Biden '08/'12

Dear Friends:
AN article in the Arizona REpublic of today Accentuate aPositive has an article of Colin Acedo of Queen Creek wals his bull back to it stall after showing it Saturday. A grand Champion. Please check this out this looks like a type of bull and or a like cow that is Biblical. What is the origin. Breeding of these would be what to this child and his college or family! I mean was it in the time of our Lord Jesus Christ?
Or similar.

A poetry and song of life that which is Gods will.

Honesty and the right for children like this that has and will do good things for all men.

McCain proud of you and others who serve. Do this nation justice by taking Palin off the ticket.

If Ohioans want to lose more jobs and homes, then I guess they'll vote for the clueless person on the economy...McCain

If Ohioans want to take this country forward for the benefit of all...someone with INTELLIGENCE...they they'll vote for Obama

We just can't "second guess" what will happen. We can try...but only Nov. 4 will tell us if this country will be the country of hatred (McCain) or the country of unity and pride (Obama)

Karl rove is laughing. This is what he wants. Karl Rove wants us to fight each other so bush and republicans can continue to take our rights away, start more wars, and put this country more in debt.

In response to John. I support Obama 100%. Guess what, I have two degrees and am a white, middle aged, female. We are not uneducated and we do not rely on the system to take care of us...those of us that are voting for Obama. Rather we are tired of the Republican fear machine that wants war with everyone. We are tired of the greed and corruption. I want what is best for our country overall. I want to see us regain world pride, great education, healthcare that won't break us, and a sound economy. All of that has been lost in this last administration. We cannot be a significant world power and let everything else go to third world standing.

GO OBAMA AND BIDEN!!

NObamas in the White House. He is a liar and a cheat. Ayers, ACORN, Wright, Rezco, Fannie Mae and the media bias. He can't be trusted. The Dems caused this whole financial mess, staring with Clinton, Pelosi, Reid, Franks

I can't understand how the people want to vote for McCain and Pallin. They are misleading people with lies and other propaganda that is fueling hate, division, and racism.

The answer that McCain gave to a lady in a rally, who said that she heard that Obama was Arab, was a very bad answer because he didn't expalined that Arabs, are good citizens too. His counterpart is the person responsible for this situation. The only thing that goes out from her mouth is VIOLENCE. Very sad!!

I trust that voters will see that electing Republican, is to follow with the politics that have destroyed the good reputaion of the USA.

Sometimes I'm amazed at how close the race still is, but then I recall how folks were misled 4 and 8 years, and then I see that 24% still give George Bush favorable ratings.

I think we've seen enough plagues to figure out that there's a spiritual message out there that requires a political as well as social response: care for each other and care for each other or perish.

Why has this been your lead story on the Ticker most of the day? WOW a one point change.

The polls are NOT giving a true picture. NO ONE I know or have talked to thinks that Obama will win. In fact most people think McCain will win by a landslide. Polls are NOT the be all or end all....people are saying what they "think" the polsters want to hear not exactly what they REALLY think. Once they are in the voting booth, I believe it will be a different story! Rural PA is notoriously Democratic, but they don't like Obama. Play it however you want in the media...it is not what really people are thinking!

I don't understand people who claim the Democratic congress had anything to do with the current economy. Republicans implemented supply-side economics when Bush took office in 2000 and controlled the Executive and legislative branches for over 6 years.

Democrats finally won a slight majority in congress and split the Senate – not enough of a majority to get anything changed. They cannot override Bush's veto so nothing has changed. Bush's Voodoo economics continue to pull our economy down so you're not fooling anybody by claiming the Democrats changed anything. McCain will continue to do the same as Bush.

McCain is the worst presidential candidate I have ever seen. His crowds are filled with racist people and crazy people that are yell hateful words.

We need a leader like Obama that can create peace between the American People and that can help us work together instead of fighting each other.

We all need to fix what Bush messed up and the only way we can do that is if we all work together.

Obama Biden '08

I admire CNN for making the 1% point a news item. Dems should not get comfy and complacent about Obama's polls, but get out and vote. Vote early. Do not accept a provisional vote which aren't always counted, make sure your vote counts, double check to see if you are registered.
Obama 08

mstran,

I think the money to pay for the health care could come from
a) reduce the profit of the drug companies
b) reduce the profit of the insurance companies
c) increase the efficiency of the medical records systems

How incredible that anyone still supports the Republican ticket even now after Palin was found to have abused her power as Governor, and to have violated ethics laws in Alaska. Some people are clearly not planning to vote on real issues if they're comfortable having her so close to the Presidency.

EVERYONE IS SAYING OHIO AGAIN. WHAT YOU FAIL TO UNDERSTAND IS MCSAME IS LOOSING IN FLORIDA, WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA, ALL STATES WON BY BUSH AND HE HAS TO WIN ALL OF THEM AND OHIO EVEN TO HAVE A CHANCE. JUST WINNING OHIO WILL NOT BE ENOUGH AND RIGHT NOW HE IS BEHIND BY ATLEAST THREE, IF NOT MORE, AND BUSH WAS AHEAD AT THIS TIME IN 2004. GOOD LUCK!, I WILL BE OUT IN FORCE PREVENTING A REPEAT OF 2000 AND 2004. FOOTSOLDIERS FOR OBAMA ARE A FORCE TO DEAL WITH..

I am sure Goebels is laughing from hell, on success of his ideology that by constant lying, you can turn any lie into truth. So let us see what McCain think is working.

1. Obama is an Arab (The only Arab presidential candidate is Ralph Nader)
2. Obama is a Muslim because his middle name is muslim. (the only Muslim congressman is someone with a perfect anglo-saxon name i.e. Keith Ellison har har)
3. Obama is "palin" with terrorist. The terrorist referred is an anti-war hippie who is a professor at a university and the "palin" is being on the board of a charitable organization where that crackpot is also a board member.
4. Obama will raise taxes on common man (since McCain is a multi millionaire, someone drawing a 250,000 will be a common man. haha)
5. Obama will raise taxes on small businesses. (Again, a business whose owner draws a salary of 250,000 is a small business for McCain

... lies goes on and on.

At this point, Obama doesn't even need Ohio to win nor Florida

THERE IS NOTHING MCGREED HASN'T DONE,

TO WIN THE ELECTION EXCEPT THINK AND

BEHAVE AS THE HONORABLE HERO HE HAS

ATTEMPTED TO SELL ALL THESE YEARS,

BUT AS WITH THE KEATING FIVE, WHEN PUSH

COMES TO SHOVE THE MAVERICK BECOMES JUST A

SIDEKICK & WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED AS SUCH.

In light of what came out in the news this past week about Governor Sarah Palin, that being, the Ethics Committee in Alaska has found that she did abuse her power at the state level, I don't see how the American voters can entrust her with even more power. Trust issues + lack of experience = A disaster.

What's wrong with Ohio???? I mean come on guys!!!

mstran, you never were for Obama, you have been for MCSAME before. AND YOU SAID YOU READ HIS PLAN. THEN HOW IS SHIPPING JOBS AND GIVING CORPORATE TAX BREAKS TO COMPANIES TO GO OVERSEAS GOING TO EMPLOY PEOPLE HERE, YOU ARE A MORON.. !!! OBAMA IS THE ONLY ONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND CREATE GOOD JOBS HERE!!

McCain is the mastermind of all lies. Don't listen to this liar.

Cheers.

S

MCBUSH HAS LOST THE RACE.

NOW IS JUST A QUESTION OF

HOW MUCH OF A SLEAZE HE

WILL BE REMEMBERED AS.

MY THINKING JUST AS MUCH

AS BUSH & MAYBE MORE.

To MSTRAQIN

I just read your posting. Clear that you are paid for by McCain. You got almost everyone of their talking points into that list you posted. Strange when I try to post a long comment it gets filtered. The fact that most of what McCain is now saying is exactly what Obama said weeks ago.

But better late than never. At least they cut the raseist talk. McCain is really to nice and it was clear he did not feel comfortable with thoise addtacts but Palin sure looked like she was in her element.

But what to expect fromj a person that is
GUILTY OF ABUSING THE POWER OF HER OFFICE.

im trying to find people out there, anywhere, that are friends of obamas that are not:
democratic socialists
marxists
communists
racists
anti american
anti capitalists
anti military
If there are any people out there that know obama well enough to say that he is NOT any of these things, then please let us know who you are and what your relationship is with obama. otherwise we will have NO choice but to think that he is all of the above.

mstran comment is a typical McCain Campaign ghost writer. Did you know they had them?
People think before you vote...Palin cannot offer this country anything.
Time called her administration amatureish. That is not what we need in the White House.
Time and time again she has proven to be an out right liar. How can McCain be different than Bush when the very people running his campaign are the same ones that ran Bush's. Especially those that do the awful swift boat attacks that McCain once condemned. So don't tell me about standing up for what you believe in, because McCain sure doesn't.

Bush says there is a lot of work to do before leaving office. MY GOD. With McCain and Sister Barracuda doing all they are doing without being in office and all Bush has done in office, I think they should all take 100 days off. The economy couldn't do any worst than it has done with Bush steering it.

GIVE US A BREAK. GO ON VACATION BUSH. MAYBE GO HUNTING WITH CHANEY.

I don't care if teh race has anything to do. But here are my reasons to vote for Obama:

1. Obama has the right credentials. Ivy League university graduate (Columbia nad Harvard) and has a lot more not only academically to provide, but also to provide intellectually. – Don't see anything McCain has to even come close.
2. Is a lawyer and understands the ligislations. – McCain sits on both sides of the fence.
3. Was the first black president of Harvard law school, McCain has nothing to substantiate against that.
4. Is truthful. Look at factcheck.org and see how much McCain lies and twists the truth.
5. Had an African-American dad with a White-American mom and was raised, after dad's death, by a single mom. McCain did never struggle.
6. Married for life. Married twice and talks about religion. Bible condemns multiple marriages (unless on the ground of death or fornication).
7. Understands diversity. Understands how to divide with his lies.
8. Obama got Biden for his VP candidate. Biden is widely respected and knows much more than McCain, Sarah, Gingrich together. McCain got into politics Sarah Palin who does not have the knowledge of world geography of a 10 year old (Alaska is 583 miles far from Russian border, not seen from behind her windows – and that does not make her a foreign relations expert).
9. Obama knows the economy very well. I understand Obama more because I studied economics and finance a lot at the university. McCain sits on both sides of the fence. Does not have any knowledge and has empty head regarding economy.
10. Obama voted against Iraq war adn he was right. McCain voted for Iraq war and said that it'd not take long before victory. More than 4000 US soldiers lost their lives, more than 79000 soldiers injured, more that 250000 soldiers were tired, more than 91000 soldiers have been having mental issues due to the Iraq war, more than one million families have been affected by this war directly, over $3 billion of spending per week (only operational costs for the war alone) – we could use it to support our own economy.
11. Whole world loves Obama because of his honesty. Whole world hates McCain because of his arrogance.
12. If Obama is elected, possibility of a terrorist attack in American soil will be less (according to public polls because Republicans, aka GWB, made America very vulnerable). If McCain wins, trust me, America will go down to dogs.

Come on McCain supporters, are you still not convinced?

Cheers.

S

TO ALL OHIANS :

ARE YOU BETTER OFF NOW THAN YOU WERE 8 YEAR AGO?

I KNOW THAT YOUR ANSWER IS, NO NO NO !

VOTE OBAMA / BIDEN

FROM BLUE STATE FLORIDAAAAAAAAAA WITH LOVE !

Sorry to burst your bubble Brett in NC, but mstran is an idiot!

Palin abused power and has several current and recent links with extreme right wing secessionists ... and McCain gaining a point in your BS "poll of polls" of Ohio is headline news. Quick, get CNN some Ritalin!

Is it possible that Sarah's commenting as 'mstran'? Sounds about the same when it comes to logic and clear language (i.e. lack thereof).

I hope this 'major news' scares the Dems in Ohio to get the Democratic vote out in record numbers so the Republicans will have to eat it bigtime.

Nevertheless, if all Obama's safe and lean states vote him in, nobody needs Ohio. Virginia will put him over just fine.

C'mon OHIO! You guys are SMARTER than to fall for the Republican Trap. Don't let Insane McCain/Failin' Palin fool you!

Obama/Biden '08!

CNN POST THIS.

Hopefully the -educated- people in Ohio will wake up and get out and vote so Obama wins.

To "mstran" please stop being so gullible and learn all the facts before believing everything you hear or read. Use your own brain. Don't allow other people to do your thinking for you.

CNN are you so desparate to find something positive to say about John McCain you post an article about a one point flucuation in the polls? At least try not to show your bias.

I am not voting for McCain nor any republicans for that matter. GOP's tactics are tasteless and radical. As most people knew, the GOP's/Republicans scare for voters. They've preyed upon people with no educational background, low wage jobs, and areas of poverty to dominate control while feeding their pockets american citizens money and living in great comfort of wealth. It's time for a change all american citizens should not suffer or sit by and watch the fat cats of Washington do what ever the want. McCain/Palin are not focusing on the issues because the GOP's told them not too. GOP's are dividing our country and we (DEM's) are going to fight back.

Please vote for truth and justice. Vote for Obama/Biden. We must not,
I repeat, MUST NOT ALLOW MCCAIN/PALIN IN THE WHITE HOUSE. THEY ARE DANGEROUS PEOPLE AND WOULD STOP AT NOTHING TO HAVE WORLD CONQUEST.

Palin wants to keep Government out of business but she wants to turn womens rights to decide about reproduction to the GOVERNMENT. ABORTION is a private choice and must be made by the person involved NOT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

I have yet to read a response from a McCain supporter that can give one, just one valid reason why he should be president. Why is this race close?

At Obama rallies all you hear is "Obama, Obama, Obama," whereas in McCain rallies you hear only "USA, USA, USA". Very telling. One people believe in the messianic qualities of one person whereas the other believe in the goodness of America

Ohio, consider this your chance for redemption. Your state is the main reason we had a second Bush term and the mess that came along with it. Thankfully a few other states (Virginia, Iowa, etc) have started to see the light. While it should not come down to Ohio, you could sure end the suspense by getting this one correct.
The logic behind a blue collar town with high unemployment not taking a tax break 3 times greater and voting for a man who said the fundamentals of the economy is/was strong a few weeks ago, boggles the mind.

I see the media is dying to keep this a horse race...

mstran–

Do you get paid by the RNC or directly by McCain?

American companies do not leave due to taxes. They leave because why should they pay an American a living wage when they can pay a Vietnamese, a Chinese, or a Thai a small percentage of that?

American companies are still here and they still get taxed. They have just moved their manufacturing overseas because it's no longer about the worker making the product, it's all about the shareholder in the company. It's all about the board of directors wanting to get more and more of the profit. Check out the history of the companies who have moved overseas and see what steps they have taken to control costs.

I will say this is a bipartisan fraud. Democrats have unfortunately yielded to the idea of a "global economy" also but see which companies are taking jobs out of America and see where their directors are sending their campaign contributions.

Am i the only one who is scared after witnessing the crazy people who come out for MCcain/Palin Rallys,the Garbage i was hearing ,made me think it was the 50's or 60's again, no rational person should vote for MCcain/Palin ticket.

i used to be for obama until i found out that he likes blacks more than whites.

Wow, CNN found a picture of a smiling John McCain to go along with a story retailing marginal improvement of his campaign's fortunes in a few of the polls in Ohio. Or is that of shot of him holding it in as he looks to exit stage left and hit the head. He is tanking in Ohio, a state where he should be up by double digits.

Palin is an albatros around McCain's neck. He showed bad judgement. He failed in his first big choice as President.

His economic plans are all stoolen from Obama. When McCain gives a speach it is like a repeat of a speach made by Obama from a week ago. McCain has no new ideas only slogans and one liners.l Palin is now officially found to be in violation of Alaska State Law but she refuses to admit it.

At first I felt like we should base our decision strictly on who is the most intelligent candidate. Here, Obama wins big time. Ideology is out the window anyway, since Republicans, by their mismanagement of the economy, are forced to use Democratic principles to rescue themselves from their blundering. But now, with the sick turn the McCain campaign's rabid, insane followers have taken, I think we just need Obama in office because he is the conservative, safe, sane choice.

Foreign campaign money, voter frauds, winning the democratic nomination through undemocratic caucus system,.....

I TRUST MCCAIN MORE THAN OBAMA…

McCain /Palin 08.

Why would anyone be surprised that Blacks are voting for Obama. They are voting Democrat as they always have. Ask Bill Clinton how he
got elected. McCain has gained some ground in Ohio because the Yahoo's are surfacing.

It's wrong to think that Black People are only voting for Obama because he is black. Black people have supported Bill Clinton, John Kerry, Al Gore and every Democrat in that same manner. As another blogger wrote, many Black people are just excited that a Black Man was nominated, that's it! Most Black people are Democrats, it doesn't matter who the candidate is. And remember this people, Black people only make up 11% of America. With that said, the majority of people who are voting for Obama are white people. I'm sure the reason people are voting for him is- they believe in the policies he intented to carry out. Also, people know that he is the better guy for the job, and this transend race.

America how has the last eight years been for you and your family? Do you think finances trickel down? Well we all have witness Reagonomics (Republican) ecconomics does not work. Voted for the Republicans one time .... shame on them. Vote for Republicans twice ... shame on you.... Vote for McBush/Republicans a third time .... are you crazy? Have you check your 401 K lately? ..... look America I do not make over 250K a year so.... Obama is talking to me .... and 95% of you. Do the right thing as America can not Sustain another 4 years under the Republicans for us and the world.....

Vote Obama and Biden 2008

Forgetaboutit!!!!

I'm from Ohio and no way is Ohio going to vote for McCain.

We have been bamboozled twice by the Republicans and it won't happen again.

And for those who keep talking about Black Americans voting for Obama just because he's black, please get real. I'm a Black American myself and my entire family and friends always votes DEMOCRAT whether it is someone white, gray, black, brown, WHOEVER! So please don't pull that card like you've been doing. It will not work, being that there are FACTS that you should get into before you state the incorrect.

It looks like McCain is adopting the Bush Economic Stategy for dealing with the Palin Guilty of Abuse of Power and Ethic Charges report: Ignore it and maybe it will go away.

But just like Bush, he's going to find it won't go away but fester and explode.

Almost 48 hours since the report and still no acknowledgement by McCain – not even "I've said all I plan to say". This is leadership we can believe in?

No, it isn't.

I listened to Palin, and I have concluded that she is a bubble head. She knows nothing. She talks, but it is of no substance. She says what I am capable of saying, and I know nothing about politics. Have you ever heard, "Just talkin loud and sayin nothin?" And why does she talk about the same old stuff-stuff that is yesterday's news? Doesn't she always talk about not going back to the past? Please people, do not vote for these two candidates. McCain is something within himself, but Sarah is another problem. I cannot phatom her being our president. She scares the heck out of me. People, we are in trouble if these two people come into power. Vote for Obama/Biden 08!

BOTH McCain and Palin have ethics violations. This means they cannot be trusted to do the right thing.

mstran, r u KIDDING ME??

McC and his incompetent running-mom are BOTH convicted by a bipartisan panel of brealing Ethic rules. And THAT"S what you want to be our next presiden?
That you think will regain our respect all over the world? That will make us the world leader again in economics? make no mistake, and I know from living abroad. The world doesn't look at us for leadership anymore, nor do they think our dollar is worth squat! They all go to the US for cheap shopping! We did this to ourselves, now let's right the wrong and find ethical and economical responsibility!

Don't forget who is running the MOST economically effective caimpaign EVER! Not dependent on any lobbyist or big company! No strings attached when he enters the white house! THAT's what we want. Cause you see Mr Johnson of Johnson & Johnson is already McC's capaign treasurer. What does he expect in return? Think about THAT Americans!
Think about the single mom that just got laid off with a chronically sick child. How can she ever bounce back under Bush3? That is what is at stake now!! THINK!!!! For Petes sake people don't be dim!

i have been watching coverage of all the political rallies for both parties and it very wrong that the amount of time that cnn spends on covering
the speeches for SP or JM is longer then the time given to
BO and his team.

i would like to see exactly equal time for the coverage
of speeches from both parties.

I have timed the coverage and is not equal.

I just read an article which stated that the Archway Cookie Comapany had closed in Ohio because the current economic crisis. The Archway Cookie Company was located in a Republican area of Ohio. Some employes stated that they would not vote for Barack because he is an African American. We still have a long way to go in this country when it comes to race relations. This person has neither a job nor health care insurance but will not vote for the candidate that could perhaps give him and his family a better chance of getting health care insurance and the possibility of getting some of the 200,000 jobs that have lost in Ohio. That is really stupid.

I am tired of hear Palin voice its annoy and it sound like she whining all the time . she doesnot know what she talking and she wasting time time . how can Mc Cain pick her as his running mate for the vice president election , but on the on other hand . I am so glad that so one like Obama is the first black man that maybe in the White House and understand the people , and what the issue are

one percentage point is news? isn't there more important info to report on today...palin's lies, mccain's dangerous followers, palin's lies, oh and how about all the lying????

This is corporate America attempting to keep this thing close. They do not want an Obama administration. Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper are so obviously for McCain it's sickening to watch. The media pundits are edging ever closer to lawyer status. An entity almost every working American hates.

why cant we read obamas thesis on russia and nuclear weapons. i know he wrote it while at Columbia but i cant find it to read it. this is exactly what scares me. if obama doesnt want the amercan people to know anything about him then all he has to do is make it so by hiding everything that will enlighten us to who he really is. can someone please find the thesis for me?

Mstran: My brother-in-law has a PhD in Economics, and you are 180 degrees off.

Nice try.

Here we go!! Sarah's lying again!! That woman is dirty. McCain has gone crazy & the American people are not fooled this time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Why is Obama putting out an "I am an American" ad?

What is he hiding?

Please Ohio don't be fooled. Look at what the Bush Administration has done to you. You are one of the main states that have been hit and what makes you think that this Republican will be any different? 90% should be playing over and over in your minds!!

If it takes apologies and toning down of negative comments about Obama from McCain to gain any lead then folks better pay close attention to McCain's from the 'real' gut comments. To back track as he is doing just to win Ohio is sad. He has always and will continue to make blunders but the blunders are his 'real' thoughts. The same with his running mate Palin. She is just now learning about what this country really is. It's a sad combo to say the least.

African-Americans are voting for Sen. Obama because of his message, his vision, and the kind of future this country can have with someone with his "heart" and "mind" can lead us.
He is not supported primarily because of his race, may I remind you that Alan Keyes is also an African-American and he is also running for POTUS, but because of his message, he is not attracting much of the African-American vote.

CNN needed a news story bad- 1 Vote – Polls have errors....

Everyone I know that early voted went for OBAMA/BIDEN in OHIO!

I do not trust Ohio to decide another election. This state has no identity as half think they are in the good ol' boy, Confederate flag-flying south. Not sure if Northeast and Southeast Ohio will be enough for Obama to pick up the 20 votes here. I am VERY happy that Obama may be able to win without winning Ohio. Seems to me that most people here complain about the manure they are eating, but for some reason want more of it to eat instead of ordering something else.

23 days left.........

Obama\Biden 08

a vote for McCain\Palin = 8 more years of Bush

a vote for Obama\Biden = 3 more months of Bush.

If the unemployed and working poor vote Republican in this election, again, I have no sympathy for them. Promises are made by the Republicans every election to help the economy in Ohio and the economically disadvantaged drink the Kool Aid. With the racist and hatefilled campaign of the Republican ticket this year, I pity the poor in this state. They are lying about many facts about Obama now, what makes you think they are not lying about helping Ohio. Bush never did.

I really think the people of Ohio are smart enough NOT to support McCain. Lets wait and see, but if I'm wrong I'll buy you a steak dinner.

How about the headline "Obama gains in 99% of all polls" instead of making a big deal out of the fact that McCain picks up a single point in a poll with a 3%+ margin of error... hmmm

I would say I am amazed that most of the reaction from Obama supporters is to label the people in Ohio as racist because McCain is closing in. Obama's color has nothing to do with why many will not vote for him and the more his supporters use this as an excuse the more racist you sound. Racism is not the answer to everything. Obama has a weak record and questionable ties, and this has nothing to do with his skin color.

Living in Ohio I can say we are Pro Military and Pro Gun. Obama has voted against both of these and that is why McCain has my vote. Semper Fi!

McCain is qualified, but he has a mental issue and could die any minute from skin cancer, that doesnt make me feel safe knowing we got a dumb lady as the vp

who said barak obama is black. hes white. just look at his mother.

Amazing CNN would post the headline from their homepage as "McCain Edges Closer in Key State" – I have to wonder, closer to what – perhaps less than Total Humiliation on Nov 4th?

Gaining ground?!? Is this because one poll happens to differ, even if only slightly, from the trend. Perhaps that's what makes this newsworthy.

My current state's electoral votes may go to McCain as well. However, I will vote my conscience and for what I think is best for our country.

I do not do this lightly: as the child of an Air Force officer our school made banners and we welcomed John McCain back from Hanoi on the tarmac at Clark Air Base in the PI, while living in Phoenix I also voted for him for his first two terms as Senator. He has my utmost respect and I consider him a great American.

However, this campaign has changed him. His pick for VP was questionable; it just proved to me that the only qualification was that she was pro-choice, fervently Christian or evangelical, and partisan.

My party no longer exists; I guess I'm Independent (but I'd rather say I'm just American). It was the party of Ford, Reagan, and the first Bush. I considered them more centrist and not as partisan or divisive. When they made a mistake they owned up. Not the party that justified means to an end (shades of Nixon).

Surely, there are those that will for McCain because he is not black, just as there are some that will vote for Obama because he is not Republican. I just hope we get the best person for position.

to those who are making an error in voting for McCain /Palin, remember these words:

"IF YOU'RE NOT RIDING THE WAVE OF CHANGE YOU'LL FIND
YOURSELF BENEATH IT'

unfortunately I cannot vote in USA because I am Canadian but if I could, it would be for OBAMA/BIDEN (along with thousands of other Canadians might I add!!)

How any white person with half a brain could vote for Obama is simply beyond my comprehension. People, he sat in the pews of a racist, Anti-American Church for 20 years! He can't lie his way out of that one!

Please spare us all from the teenage rantings of the Obamanation. Husseinites, should you sneak in the Oval Office in November, we'll enjoy laughing and/or crying through a thoroughly inept, socialist, anti-American presidential tenure. And we'll be defending our property ...

Governor Sarah Palin lacks the intelligence to be the Vice President of these United States. You can REALLY tell when you ask her questions that require spontaneous answers other than remembered talking points.
I ask you members of the Republican party and the rest of the American electorate....Do you REALLY want this type of person in the White House??
The last person we elected that was of average intelligence was….
George W Bush and look at the mess the world is in from that election!!
WHEN is she going to do interviews on CNN, ABC, NBC, MSNBC. How in the world are we allowing this woman to run for this office without going on the Sunday morning interview process??
LETS NOT LOWER THE BAR JUST BECAUSE IT'S A WOMAN (HILLARY HAD TO GO THROUGH THE PROCESS AND DID VERY WELL NO MATTER WHO THE INTERVIEWER SHE WAS )…
DEMAND MORE INTERVIEWS ON OTHER STATIONS....FOX ALONE DOES NOT CUT IT!!!

Just talked to the neighbors about the election.They NEVER vote but they are voting for McCain.Why?
"Because we can't have a black President!".
SHAMEFUL!

Please stop saying "The poll of polls does not have a sampling error". Yes, you can average the polls without error (I hope), but it does NOT mean that you are gauging the attitudes of the public with complete accuracy, which is what your statement implies. Since all of the component polls have sampling error, there is still error in the poll of polls with respect to the population.

Lincoln, – a Republican lawyer from Illinois who became President, fought the war to end slavery.

Obama, – a Democratic lawyer from Illinois, will become the first black president., and will address social issues that affect everyone!

and that would make Lincoln proud! That will be bi-partisan history!!!

Go Obama

Foreign campain money, voter frauds..........

I TRUST MCCAIN MORE THAN OBAMA...

McCain /Palin 08.

The huge effort by a pro-Obama group, Vote Today Ohio, takes advantage of a quirk in the state's elections laws that allows people to register and cast ballots at the same time without having to prove residency.

Republicans have argued that the window could lead to widespread voter fraud because officials wouldn't have an opportunity to verify registration information before ballots were cast.

Among the volunteers were Yori Stadlin and Vivian Lehrer of the Upper West Side, who got married last week and decided to spend their honeymoon shepherding voters to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

Early today, Stadlin's van picked up William Woods, 59, at the soup kitchen of the Bishop Cosgrove Center.

"I never voted before," Woods said, because of a felony conviction that previously barred him from the polls. "Without this service, I would have had no way to get here."

Some of Obama's Cabinet members: Wright, Ayers, Rezko....SCARY!!

Shawn in Mich.,
What drugs are you on? The Democrats caused the economic problems that are apparent today? 8 years of republican rule have once again shown that the GOP is the party of the corporation... not the party of the people. Wake up and smell the coffee before it's too late.

Don't encourage this band of fools.

I hope Ohio and the other states LOOK CLOSELY at the LIES initiated and perpetuated by McCain and Palin regarding Obama. They have NOTHING to offer this country but these lies. Where I come from, the Devil is a liar and the father of liars. And that comes from the bible thumped by so many rightwingers. Time they walk the walk and ditch the likes of McCain, Palin, Rove, Bush, Cheney and the other liars whose misdeeds have brought us to economic disaster and the imminent downfall of our nation. It will take a change to save us. It will take Obama.

Ohio's economic health had been in the toilet before 2000, I was shocked that they voted for Bush and was just outdone when they came through for Bush again in 2004. At this point it should be a no-brainer. Ohio came through for Bush, but Bush did nothing for Ohio. Ohio is now supporting yet another Republican with the same financial formula that was bottle fed to Ohio for the last 8 years? How can they keep doing the same thing and expect a different outcome?

Florida........2000,Ohio.........2004.Does anyone see a pattern emerging here?If you are mentally challenged,please refrain from spoiling it for the rest of us.

At 3AM in the morning, if something should happen to McCain, you trust Palin, to make the call for an economic decision? Look, if Bush is having problems, handling the economy, Palin will not stand a chance

Hey I have not been polled, nobody I know has been polled
(sounds painful actually)
how about all the people with cell phones that are not being called and are voting for McCain?
I think Obama is in for a rude awakening come November
Oh and I love Palin she's so honest how can you not love her
So she's not polished like Obama, what are ya gonna do?
at least she's balanced a budget and created jobs, that's more then Barrack. has done.
Anyone from Chicago area like to respond?

By the way the only thing scary about Obama is his lack of experience and to be correct , he's only half black Matthew , LOL

OBAMA DID NOT DO THIS AND HE DID NOT DO THAT..

HE IS FROM THE DO-NOTHING PARTY, THE DEMOCRATS.

AND THIS IS WHY OBAMA DID NOT DO THIS OR THAT.

Typical of the republican fear and smear tactics. We need to get the fact out that McCain is STILL friends with G Gordon Liddy (of watergate fame) who spent time in prison and was subverting our very Constitution even way back then.

We are sick of the republican/Rove tactics – we're sick of McCain and Palin lying over and over and over.

I mute the tv or switch channels when either of them is on

Would someone please submit this question for the next and last Presidential Debatre? QUESTION: How many more American lives would have been lost if we had not left Viet Nam when we did AND what difference would another 10 years of fighting there have made?

B F D!!!

Gramps ain't gonna catch up unless Diebold helps him.

John – "Lets face it, people who support Obama have no clue why they are doing it. Other than the 30% of Americans who don't pay taxes, they know voting for Obama that he will milk the other 70% of us who do pay taxes."

Are you stupid? Get your facts straight. It's people like you that make us (Obama Supporters) believe that McCain/Palin supporters are only voting for McCain because he's white. If you know anything about Obama's tax plan, you would know:

"Obama's tax plans, as stated on his Web site and as discussed by various analysts, would increase individual tax rates for the two highest tax brackets to pre-Bush administration levels of 36 percent and 39.6 percent. That would apply to families with income greater than $250,000 or singles with income greater than $200,000, affecting about 2 percent of taxpayers."

Either you are a person who falls into the higher income category of $200K or more or you are an idiot. I'm going to go with answer #2.

PALIN IS AN OUTRIGHT LIAR.

It absolutely defies logic why Ohioans continue to support Obama and Biden. No job, house in foreclosure, 401K lost 50 % of it's value in the last week. Oh, but Joe Biden sure is spunky !

Cut the name calling out already!

FYI--America needs a fundamental change, and many Americans need a president whom embraces diversity so it can rub off them!

Obama-Biden 2008
Obama-Clinton 2012

Polls biased towards Republicans?

The news media is finally, in the eleventh hour, actually daring to question Obama's background. SO, now something must be wrong with them, and their polls.

Ohio will eventually go Obama..they realize it's time for a change and McCain is not the one and Palin is just flat scarey!!

Mackie honey, there was no "abuse of power". That was simply a CNN headline to tease fools like yourself.

Ohio is partly responsible for the mess that our country is in because they are stupid enough to vote Bush and Cheney in 2004. Because of there vote in 2004,America is mess it is in.Hey OHIO you better off now then you were 8 years ago? Prove rest of America wrong, prove to us that Ohio is not stupid enough to vote for McCain.

why wont you post this?

CNN needs to make more correct statements about their "poll of polls".

The "poll of polls" most certainly DOES have a sampling error. Instead, the problem is that we are not able to quantify the sampling error based on knowing just the overall sample sizes, and we are likely not privy to the exact sampling scheme used in the individual polls.

Personally, a 1% decrease in the margin is hardly something that would cause me to claim ground has been gained or lost.

To me McCain has not shown a calm and steady hand. He is too eratic in his thinking and behavior. He sometimes doesn't seem to have the intellect either that it's going to take to start trying to put things together in the country after the election. It is going to be the biggest job a President has ever had and his past behavior and temperment are not a plus. The fact that there is even a possibility that something could happen to him because of age and Palin would take over is more than frightening. She has some talent for speaking, but not the woman for the job. If he had only chosen a women with more experience and a lot less baggage. Sometimes they bring his mother into it and talk about good genes, but she hasn't spent five years in a prison camp and doesn't display a bad temper .

Hey, maybe it's Palin's 'Executive' experience with her son's hockey team that is helping McCain out in the polls.

To Mstran: you are greatly misled. Please explain the scary things that Palin's pastor has said and Palin has said in the pulpit of her church.

Obama has not condoned the hate speeches of anyone even Rev Wright. I haven't seen Obama sitting in a pew while Rev wright's speech was going on. But there is evidence of Palin doing this during her church services. Palin is a radical extremist which is really bad for our country.

The hate speech repeated over and over by the Obama supporters at this CNN site says alot about Obama himself and about CNN.

Finally someone with some intelligence on this blog site: thanks mstran!

Can anyone rule out the fact that a capable black president can do the same if not better than a white president without being or thinking racism. common guys. america can do better.

When is Ohio going to wake up. McCain and Palin are not what this country wants, not what this country needs to move us in the right direction after the disastrous last eight years of Republican incompetency.

lepetite, Anyone voting FOR Obama just because he is black is also blatantly racist. He would not even be the candidate except for the monolithic black vote. Even black conservatives are admitting they are voting for Obama because he's black. I'd say that people who do the opposite are just leveling the playing field.

If you want to trust Palin, who has had a D in economic, with a global economy, go ahead! But remember, you were already warned!

Dave if the Dems are socialists what does that make you? A racist?

McCain is using hatred and fear to gain support. I worry for Obama supporters that they might become targets of hate crimes. My prayers go out for the supporters of McCain that they don't direct their anger in the wrong way and innocent people get hurt.

Ohio had better vote for Obama otherwise it will end up like the next West Virginia

Despite the race issue going on in Ohio, I believe many Americans will change their minds by voting for Obama (even though he's black) because Americans know how they are feeling in these tough economic times and understand that Obama will bring change to Washington. I believe Obama can still win this election, even though he doesn't win in Ohio because he is leading in many other swing states, such as Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, Colorado, New Mexico, and Iowa, as well as Ohio, all of which Bush won in 2004.

Hopefully Ohio is blue, if not they majority of them are racists otherwise why would they once again vote for a 3rd Bush term. Maybe Palin should try to make sure that Ohio secedes from the country instead of Alaska because I am so tired of that state holding the power of the presidency, they didn't do a great job the last 2 times.

CNN, biased towards Republicans? That is the equivalent of saying that Fox News is biased towards Democrats.

CNN is finally, in the eleventh hour, actually daring to question Obama's background. SO, now something must be wrong with them.

All Obama has to do is win his states and (1) toss up state and the election is over. I believe that state will be Virginia that will put Obama in the White House

BAD JUDGMENT !!! OBAMA IS BLACK AND WHITE ( 50/50)!!! NOT RACISM!!!! NO/OBAMA !!! TO MUCH SCRUTINY !!! AVOIDS THE ACCUSATIONS !!! DEMOCRATES DID THIS TO OUR ECONOMY!!! NO/OBAMA !!! GOD BLESS AMERICA

Looks like the '04 Election all over again. McCain wins America loses!

An awful lot of dumb white folk live in the U.S.

Nick Shaw – You clearly show your ignorance in how African-Americans typically vote. You probably don't know much at all about African-Americans nor have you taken the time to learn about them as well. Typically, African-Americans vote Democratic no matter the candidate which in this case happens to be an African-Americans. You mean to tell me after African-Americans were enslaved in this country for years they can't be proud to finally see someone who looks like them reaching for the highest office in this country. Your thoughts just go to show that America is still as racist as ever. Hopefully the young people will people to turn it around.....that is if they haven't learned the racist and hatrid behaviors from their parents.

It sickens me that becuase I am an African American and I vote for Obama you think I am only voting for him because of the color of his skin. Wake up! Look at the campaign McCain/Palin are running; they are dividing this country! McCain supporters are wondering how Obama is leading McCain, the American people can see through the facade that is John McCain. He is truly an angry man, who will stoop to any level to no get beat by Obama. That is not the kind of man I want to represent America. Obama can bring this country back together and begin to fix what the last 8 years has torn down.
Obama/Biden '08

Voting for republican ticket is choosing "abuse of power".
Voting for republican ticket is for chooing out of touch beliefs like "economy is fundamentally stonrg"
I recently heard that some said in McCain campaign that he is scared of Obama's presidency – what an irony – perhaps he is choosing McCain because he is not scared to send his near and dear to a futile war in Iraq..

Does America really beleive that Obama is the agent of cgange just because he says so?
With out any record or proof that he has changed anything, when has Obama gone against what is popular and done or voted what could hurt him politically because it's the right thing to do ? NEVER
Guess where Obama was whent he senate voted on more funding for the troops? He was in the senate coat room. AFRAID to come out and vote either way. How disgusting!
And this is supposed to be a leader???

Since when does a single point qualify as gaining ground? If that is gaining ground, then Obama is running away with this thing.

Darryl,

I am half white and half black. To insinuate that I would vote for Al Sharpton or someone else with no idea how to run this country on the basis of being black is very ignorant on your part. Could this be a telling sign that you are absolutely biased and voting against Barack for personal reasons that are challenging for you to overcome? Probably so. I voted Clinton/Bush/Gore. None of them are black. You Sir should be deeply ashamed of your post.

Pastor arnold Conrad said non- christians are praying for obama to win. I want him to know that he is very far from God and NOT a christian. And for people of his kind, they should kneel down in fervent prayers and talk to God. Sincere and honest christians pray for God's intervantion and i doubt whether he knows how to pray and the power of prayers. if i may ask him what are the characteristics of a christian and amongst the candidates who possess those Characteristics. I'm a christian who doesn't support abortion. Nevertheless abotion is not the only sin God abhors. what of lies, being temperamental,hate, descrimination, greed, enviousness, slander, inordinate ambitions, suppressing the less privilage,killing and making children orphan in an unnecessary war etc. if you belief in the power of prayer please PRAY.

It absolutely defies logic why Ohioans continue to support McCain and Palin. No job, house in foreclosure, 401K lost 50 % of it's value in the last week. Oh, but Sarah Palin sure is spunky ! and i say:
________
if your house is in foreclosure then thats your fault for being too greedy and/or too stupid to sign the contract. if you lost money in your 401k then YOU gambled and lost. if you have no job then , again, your fault. why? because there are jobs out there, there always are,YOU just dont want that particular job and feel that you want or deserve better. the fact is when you are hurting for money, YOU ARE SMART to take what ever comes along until you can get better. heres a thought: get a higher eductaion, it increases your chances of getting a dream job. its not the governements fault. its yours because you placed too much trust in the governement in the first place and then didnt have enough confidence in yourself.

this is where I get confused with polls and why I don't trust them. I've read where Obama was leading in Ohio in one poll and then where McCain was leading in Ohio. One called it even. Not sure how many polls are out there or who they are polling but the only thing that matters is the final count on Nov 5th

Mia., there is no validity to your ridiculous comment, typical uninformed, sheep like Liberal.

McCain- Palin 08

How many of you Obama dummies knew he was a trial attorney for ACORN. Wright, Ayers, Rezko, ACORN, etc. I'll take McCain over that anti-American, racist any day.

Ohio residents need to remember what party let the people of Ohio down in the past eight years on jobs (Republicans). The Republicans have said one thing and done something else leaving thousands of residents without jobs. Now another key plant closes leaving more out of jobs.

The Democrats will build green jobs and stop companies from sending our jobs overseas by providing taxes for those that stay or come back to American. This will account for several million new high paying jobs.

STOP THE BLEEDING AND VOTE FOR YOUR COUNTRY AND AMERICA !

OBAMA 08

I am an Ohio voter. I am a Democrat. I have zero confidence in my home state. They voted for Bush twice, and I'm hoping they don't make the same mistake again.

Obama/Biden '08

With the economy going down the drain and if Obama wins with his brand of socialism it will surely be the end of the US as a superpower status. Might be a good thing though.

Republicans, please stop acting like you are converted democrats. Any real democrat would not vote republican after 8 years of failed leadership from the GOP. At least CNN believes you.

McCain continues to lose ground across the nation. I have a renewed faith in the collective wisdom of ordinary Americans despite the apparent fact that at least 40% of us are xenophobic morons...

To answer Nick Shaw.....

I'm white and so is my registered Republican husband. We're both voting for Obama.

We're voting for the PERSON we feel would do the best for this country as President of the USA.

lol – here we go, when McCain is ahead – "the pollsters dont call people with cell phones!"

when obama is ahead – "Finally, people are coming to their senses!"

These paid bloggers crack me up!

I hope Sarah spends LOTS of time in Ohio. In fact I hope she spends lots of time in every key swing state. The more she opens her mouth, the better for Obama.

Keep talking Sarah, keep talking!!

H is stuck in lala land. I still can't see how anyone can support McCain and Palin after everything that has been revealed in the campaign so far. She says we (Obama Supporters) don't know the truth, but I think her perception of the truth is warped and she needs to get her brain checked. There is anger from both sides, but for the McCain/Palin supporters, it seems the anger is coming from a place that has more to do with skin color and less to do with the well-being of the American People. Obama supporters seem to be the only people listening in this Presidential Race.

sitting senator rather, sorry.

I am from Ohio and cannot for life of me understand why anyone here in this state would vote for McCain – maybe if had a chosen a competent VP candidate I could understand that but Palin – come on Ohio we are better than this.

Republican Woman For Obama,

With 90%+ African Americans voting for Obama then this says that they are not considering issues and many are voting for Obama just because of his race.

If you want Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson appointed as cabinet members then by all means vote for obamanation. CNN is so freakin left I probly won't even get this posted. They push obama obama obama 24/7 down American throats.and I am so sick of it. Obama's father helped kill white people in South Africa but you never hear about that do you? Google it if you don't belive it. He will talk a good game about everyone is equal but mark my word once he is in, he will have white people paying taxes out the wazoo for reperations.He will also kill freedom of speech for anything viewed by blacks that sounds racist. So get ready. If you vote him in you deserve everything you get.

Dave:

I don't know when the democratic party became socialist, but the republican party certainly did when they attempted to nationalize the banking system. Add that to the huge amount of federal money invested into private industry and a war fought on "humanitarian principles," and George W. Bush is the closest this country has come to a socialist since FDR. Welcome to neoconservatism.

STUPID, STUPID, people...who have been totally misled.

I liked Obama at first, but when he could have said something about his pastor making all those nasty things, Obama was silent for a long time, then weeks later Obama finaily said something to the effect its not his views. But such a long silence like he tried to ride it it?!?!?
If you have values you stand for, why in the world did it take so long (Weeks) to speak up!

Most people for equality would have stood up for values that day and said something. Then the record of always voting for more taxes, I seen it and its true.

Then the idea to give people a cut on medical costs? (Where's the money coming from, the tax payer) even if he says because it will be all electronic, that wont get complete for 5 to 8 years, the cost to run a system, security and all. BY that time the cost of living & medical increase that cut will be sucked up by the corp level anyway.

I want to be proud to work for my money, don't hand me a check for a couple 1k's and say here is your yearly savings check we took from the rich. Give me a good paying job that pays my bills!!! not 5.50 an hour entering people medical records into a computer.

Since looking over McCains Ideas more than 50% of his change ideas makes actual jobs, and the companies can be more compeditive globally. That way corporates can expand, hire more of us US based people. That means more WORKING tax payers help share the burden.

The path Obama is taking to tax all the big companies in the US is nothing new. Look what the trend has done for the past few decades.
Tax Companies right out of the US. ALL our oil companies moved overseas, all our clothing manufactures moved to asia, all our auto industry was 100% us now competes with Japan & Aus & Europe.

We be came a nation of just service industry over the phone, and now all those jobs we loss to India.

Come ON AMERICA we need to get back our industry producing companies, we need to bring our companies homes. The more people hired by home based companies.

See how we taxed our manufacturing companies out of america, see how we taxed what customer service jobs out of america, see we just finacaily tax ourselves from our own homes and credit faith.

All I can say is atleast McCain's record realy has been in the best intrest of the working people over his career, Obama has not.

Rick,
What the hell do people want to know about Obama's past? He wrote two books on his life. The questions that are being asked need to be directed to the people in which they are about. If you want to know about the Tony guy, ask him. If you want to know about Rev. Wright, ask him. If you want to know about Ayers who is now a respected professor, ask him. Obama should not have to answer questions about other people past. McCain have just as many crooks in his past as Obama. People don't do research on the past of every body they meet or serve on a board with. If Obama is fit to be a setting senator, he is fit to be president.

I keep seeing comments that pollsters don't call cell phones.

The talking heads repeat this too.

Gallup does call cell phones.

They have done so since January 1, 2008.

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HEY OHIO!

STOP DRINKING THE KOOL-AID!

Why isn't CNN talking about the abuse of power with Palin and that both her and McCain have ethics violations in their polital career. Can you imagine what they will both do in Washington.

We Obama supporters are quite ignorant indeed.

What? Did my calling you a moron because for not understanding "margin of error" hurt your feelings? Or do you just not publish any criticism of CNN?

I do believe when it comes down to the voters of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana politicking aside honesty and character will bring the winner forward, Obama is too close to dirty poetics and less support of character and honesty in Election 2008.

Being some one having lived, worker, supported winners and losers over several elections now "McCAIN & PALIN" will carry a winning touch for the United States of America!!!

So with one more round of national debates ahead of us all, I have an open mind waiting for Obama to ratchet up his ability to be honesty with everyone, and show some sign of character.

However McCin will just have to show up!!!

McCain has been working OH pretty hard. He's no doubt telling them exactly what they want to hear. The state has already been hit hard by the policies of Team Bush and they'll suffer even more under McCain. He will continue the "free market" gospel of giveing busness tax incentives for sending Ohioan jobs overseas. That, when combinded with the economic calamity – all the result of Repbulican economics (yes, it is. YES IT IS!), will result in Ohioans standing in bread lines in a year or two. So Ohio, use common sense. To vote for McCain/Palin is to vote against your best interests. McCain cares nothing for you or your needs. You're just swing state votes, nothing more. That's the honest to God's truth.

McCain-Palin '08

CNN – YOU ARE LOSING IT, YOU ARE MAKING NEWS OVER 1 VOTE, AND THE BIGGEST NEWS I SEE TODAY IS PALIN LIED ON OBAMA, IN WHICH HE DID NOT – LET ME SAY IT AGAIN, HE DID NOT DELAY SECURITY AGREEMENT, THE IRAQI FM SAYS. WHAT A LIAR PALIN IS....WE CAN NOT AFFORD HER IN THE WHITE HOUSE....AMERICA WILL DEFINITELY BE IN BIG TROUBLE WITH ALL HER AND MCCAIN'S LIES....

Forget it CNN, your uppity boy can't win this election-when whitey goes into the privacy of the voting booth in November, he will finally tell the truth-no Osama–no way-no how. Believe it.

Hey Rick- Educate yourself. Obama's birth certificate is posted on his website...to respond to and dispel exactly the kind of misleading lies being spewed by Republicans to try and challenge Obama's procedural qualifications for President. (FYI...someone more subject to procedural challenge for the location of his birth is John McCain. Educate yourself.) While we are talking about examining documents, since you brought it up, let's see John McCain's/Cindy McCain's tax returns. How about his medical records? He would be the oldest elected President, with perhaps the most woefully unqualified VP nipping at his heels. (God help us all if she ends up in the White House). He is reputed for having a violent temper (would his records reveal years of PTSD treatment? Or the need for it?). Is that who we want with his hand on the button? I don't think so. Do we have a right to know? Oh yes we do. Do we have a right to know what people worth $100 million are invested in so that when they he is taking action as President we will know if it is in his own interest (hello oil man in the White House and the highest gas prices we have ever experienced....coincidence? I think not.) Get real. Make a point with a point. Better yet, VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN '08 and solve all of our problems.

Dave: The DNC is only charatctierized as socialist if you subscribe to Marxism. Now, I dont know about you, but I don't and I'm pretty sure the DNC doesn't either.

It's "We the People" not "I the person." America is not founded on capitalism it's founded on democracy, if we want to help each other out and help each other with our government we're allowed to do that because the government is established for the people, by the people.

one point is gaining ground? ha, since when,one point is not a gain, its an extra 2 of the 1000 calls made going to mccain. Obama need not fret, we may even turn out Arizona for him yet. I have a feeling its NOT going to be the slam dunk here that mclame seems to think. I know a whole lot of people that normally went republican, but now see hes a nut, and that lady he picked for vp is an absolute JOKE!

DO YOU WANT A PRESIDENT AND A VP THAT HAVE BROKEN ETHIC LAWS?
RATHER THAN A GOOD MAN, WHO HAS PROVEN HIS ECONOMIC SKILLS BY RUNNING THE MOST EFFECTIVE CAMPAIGN EVER AND LET'S NOT FORGET (ESPECIALLY FOR YOU BIGGOTS...) WHO SPENT THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF HIS LIFE IN A WHITE WOMANS WHOMB AND WAS RAISED BY HIS WHITE KANSAS GRANDPARENTS?
AMERICANS CAN'T BE THAT DUMB! I KNOW THEY'RE NOT!

The nation has had 102 major-party tickets covering 51 presidential elections over more than two centuries. And we've never had a ticket in which both candidates on the same ticket were responsible for ethics violations before a national election. McCain/Palin is the first.

It makes the whole "reform" pitch a little more difficult, doesn't it?

I always thought people in Ohio were more intelligent. Guess I was wrong!

Fox News just had RIck Davis, head of John McCains Campaign and
Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae worker, on their program to state that OBAMA needs to apologize to JOHN MCCAIN for the statement that
Mr. Lewis made comparing McCain to Wallace's campaign back in the
days when race was an issue.

No, Obama need not apologize to McCain for that. McCain should publicly apologize to Obama and the American people about "inciting
hate and race" into his campaign. Talk about apologies owed?????

And as for Letterman inviting John McCain back after McCain snubbed
him? No, to Letterman, unless you are voting for the creep and his
lying Palin!!!!

this Ohioan is all for OBAMA!!

OBAMA'S gong to win the ELECTORAL vote – the POPULAR vote – the WOMEN vote – the HISPANIC vote – the AFRICAN AMERICAN vote – the HISTORICAL vote – the WHITE who count vote – the CELEBRITY vote – the YOUNG vote – the Bradley-Effect vote, the UNDECIDED vote – the Evangelical vote – the JEWISH vote, EVERY vote!!!

AND, before you go to bed on November 4 or when you wake up November 5 – YOU will know that Barack Obama IS the the next President of the United States!!!

You heard it from ME and I approve this message!!!! LOL

CNN, biased towards Republicans? The Clinton News Network biased towards Republicans? That is the equivalent of saying that Fox News, aka Fix News, Faux News, is biased towards Democrats.

Get real.

CNN is finally, in the eleventh hour, actually daring to question Obama's background. SO, now something must be wrong with them.

Any minute now, Obama will release a press statement that this is not the CNN he knew. That this is not the CNN, he had come to know. That he is distancing himself from the hateful views of CNN.

Now thats funny, I dont care who you are.

we need change, also in Ohio!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08!

Obama isn't close to being a socialist. He's a mainstream, capitalist Democrat. The only people who think he's a socialist are those on the extreme right.

And yes, I know exactly why I'm voting for Obama: judgment, temperament, and vision. And, because the only way that Sarah Palin should be allowed anywhere near the White House is if she buys a ticket for the tour.

"Ohio Poll of polls: McCain gains some ground in tight race"Posted:

"CNN's new Ohio poll of polls shows Barack Obama leading McCain by three points, 49 to 46 percent. "

"In the September 21 poll of polls, Obama led McCain by a single point, 47 to 46 percent."

Wow logic defies that headline – but apparently CNN is now trying its hardest to boost McCain over reality.

Mc Cain should gain ground as people reflect on the crisis in America on many levels not just financial.
Do you want someone who SAYS they are an agent of change or some one who HAS the record of fighting against the status quo.
WHEN has Obama ever even stood up to anyone in his party for the good of the country?
When the senate took the vote to fund the troops GUESS WHERE Obama was?
He stayed in the senate coat room to avoid voting.
Hiding like the coward he is. (So Disgusting!)
He does ALL things for his political carreer, Where as Mcain does for his country, and this is the kind of person it will take to REALLY change america .
Obama only does what is popular and further his carreer.
AMerica more now than ever needs someone who doesn't care how unpopular it is to do what is right.

I wish the election was today.

Bombed civilians in Vietnam, then was consistent regulator and market-takes-care-of-everything... and helped launch Iraq nightmare. Has bad temper, and selected crazy extremist lady as potential VP.

People of Ohio: we hopefully survived 2 terms of Bush (I thought we'd have complete collapse by now), please now don't do same mistake. Whoever voted for Bush in past, you have already too much guilt, too much blood on your hands. Think a little, talk to college educated people, read more...

Obama/Biden 2008

obama should be tried for treason, or at least for violating the logan act. he DID go behinbd out presidents back and try to arrange a plan as it relates to pulling troops out of iraq. this action alone is a felony. it also shows that he has no respect for the law and for the nations higherst posiiton. perhaps if i send an email to sean hannity, he will investigate it since no one else will. what a shame that we the people are only subject to what the news media want to tell us. reeks of communism to me.

John, I support Obama and I know why I am supporting him. It is because he is the best candidate for the job.

McCain supporters are the ones that are confused. Many are supporting him because he was a POW. If McCain were to die, his VP does not know anything unless it is written by someone else. She just started reading the papers. That is why she is so excited talking about old news.

OBAMA/Biden 08

CNN Why are you closing to comments so soon?
Palin booed at hockey game 4 comments
McCain wants divided government 9 comments
ACORN is all about lies and rumors and you know it.
Let the American people speak. You have plenty of open comments on negative Obama topics but if anything is said that does not support a positive position for McCain you close comment after less than 15 people have a say.
What's up with that?????
I am so happy that we vote by mail here in Oregon . I will be voting for Obama/Biden next week and not watching or listening to this vial campaign a second longer. McCain has lost his way and it is too sad to watch.

Darryl,

The difference this time is that Obama is getting the support of 95% of a MUCH LARGER number of African American voters. The organization of his campaign has resulted in an unprecedented number of voter registrations among people who have never felt part of the political system. Furthermore, the ground teams are in position to get all of these newly registered voters to the polls. I don't care what color your are, the idea that this is finally "your time" to vote is a tremendous development for this country.

And Nick, the white and black voters in this country have had their choice of two white guys in every election since we gained independence. Why shouldn't African Americans be excited about this election? I think in future elections, when it is not a big deal for a person of any gender, race or ethnic group to run, we won't expect a candidate's demographics to have such a big impact. But given the historic "first" of this election, it just makes sense that race is part of it. There is a big difference between voting against someone simply because of his color and voting for someone because he speaks to you and your race in a way that has never been done before.

1% not significant enough to even post. I agree with the cell phone issue. Millions no longer have landlines. I would imagine by the demographics of those with a cell but no landline that they would tend to be more likely to vote for Obama/Biden. The Cell Factor in polling needs consideration.

By the way, I was another voter McCain might have lured before he dove into Rove/Cheney/Bush type smear campaigning. He did this to himself. Tucker Bounds will have a tough time finding work next election.

Gaining ground? Who on earth do they come up with this interpretation A one point shift from Obama to undecided in Ohio is hardly a sign of McCain "gaining ground." How can anyone trust CNN if they consciously choose headlines that don't match the statistics buried in these polls.

Just once I'd like to see this network attempt some responsible journalism instead of behaving like the tabloid press.

Hey CNN, when are you going to start covering the Palin Ethics violation and McCain's ties to G. Gordon Litty, Keating 5, and the U.S. Council for World Freedom (Iran Contra)?

Seems like a double standard?

I listened to your so-called pundits say this is a non-story because she didnt' break a law by firing Monegan. But you apparantly didn't read the citation of the Republican majority council. It said she DID break ethics laws by abusing her power to put pressure on Monegan to fire Wooten. That IS breaking the law.

Obama has been completely cleared of any ties with Ayers outside of being on an Education board along with him -both Ayers and Obama being appointed to that council by one of Ronald Reagan's best friends –

CNN, this is too important to Americans. Stop making it about TV ratings and report the truth.

I think ACORN will need to continue registering the offensive line of the Dallas Cowboys in order to insure a Nobama victory.

To my mind, it is intellectually dishonest to say in whatever variation, “the state of the American economy has given Obama an advantage over McCain” in their current contest. Nigerians are particularly sensitive to intellectual fraud and I am a Nigerian. It is more correct to say “the present economic uncertainties have provided Americans with a context in which to evaluate the presidential candidates more easily”. It is important for commentators to be clear that in so doing, Americans are finding Obama more attractive than McCain and thus his performance in the polls. Multitasking or not the presidential candidates are in no position to do anything just now about their economy – outside of their legislative and political roles (and we know that’s not a whole lot within their current means). It is in their political roles that the candidates have been able to project the temperament, knowledge and especially judgment they would bring to their respective administrations (if elected) and therefore it is only in this context that Americans have been able to judge them. The subject is “America” and not the candidates. Obama has been saying exactly this all along and it is very important commentators change if America is to quickly and productively heal the “wounds” that will be an inevitable aftermath of the current process (regardless of outcome).
Understand that when a Nigerian like me hears American commentators say a thing like the economy is “helping Obama make gains in the polls” as opposed to any intrinsic merit in his political performance on the trail, we are not baffled. Rather, it comes across for what it is – making excuses as to why this candidate has been impressive despite dated prejudice against people of his color in that country. Why should white commentators be so apologetic? In their shoes it is a significant if not a revolutionary event, i.e. to have a minority person rule in a western culture (much like getting the Taliban to be the first to agree to send females to school among the more conservative Islamic societies). So we would not be too hard on American commentators (as well as some political leaders ) being so openly dishonest because we understand the sort of emotions they must feel just now given the context in which America is making this decision. Just imagine what the mood was in Kenya when a minority tribesman was making his successful bid for power in Kenya. Americans are after all a people (and are as primitive as any apparently).
However, I think it would be helpful for people in America to be more open about this process if nothing else to ensure they do not make an even more stupid mistake than they made allowing Bush a second term (that was real daft… my friends). And to anyone who thinks we do not need advice from a Nigerian on democracy – think again, both in economic and political behavior just now, you America is headed to be like a banana republic and who do you guys think know more about how banana republics behave????? So if you do not want the low life act responsibly now. The point is, its in your national interests to CHANGE (or at least manage) your deep racial prejudice toward minorities (even residual manifestations as suggested above), not to allow Palin incite riots across America (maybe leading to a military coup, yes a coup – or how else do you think coups occur?). Also stop resisting fiscal responsibility in the short run as well as allowing voodoo economics go beyond this year. Invest in infrastructure to create Jobs asap and then work stop borrowing at the rate you are borrowing – invest in a new growth industry and work hard and pay taxes. That’s how not to get to become a banana republic – trust me I know.

Soul Brother #44

PS: By the way, the term people of color, as things stand, would apply to mixed races, whites, Indians, etc in a situation like Nigeria, South Africa, etc where black is base. On this principle, you are only a person of color outside your color base.

I strongly agree with JAYEANDVIC. Let the truth be told. They are trying to start a hate/color war. You know MaCain has sat at a table for "Whites Only".

Thanks for Telling the Truth JayeandVic

CNN, Why do you say Obama ia leading over McCain? Are you following McCain/ Palin to mislead the country too. Shame! Shame! Shame on you. I used to think you were a group of professionals. Now I realize that you are not far away from Fox news.

This is exciting, not that McCain is gaining this tiny ground – but that it's Obama's to loose!

Lessons on how to sabotage your election... Let Sarah Palin run loose.

Though I had no intention of voting for McCain, Looking at the frothing mouths of the supporters that are matching to the war drums has me slightly taken aback.

I believe that McCain has lost the handle of his campaign. Though it would be wrong to ignore the hate that is pouring into it.

What to do?
Drop Palin, before she has other people frothing in the mouth to "kill him"

Can't believe someone actually said that, and the campaign is worried about reporters? Be more worried about your supporters.

Ohio sees that McCain is NOT Bush and that Obama = less jobs.

It is refreshing, but difficult to listen to real people about their real and immediate problems. There is no doubt in my mind that based upon their respective records of service, John McCain and Sarah Palin will help mainstream Americans very quickly.

Barack Obama represents the wealthy and the privileged. We don't need another four years of a do-nothing President who can't relate to the important Americans just trying to make a living and support a family.

so if you're white and you don't vote for Obama you're racist? is that right? I'm sorry...I'm one of those "typical white people" so I guess I can't figure it out...I was wanting Brian Moore as president anyway but we all know that ain't happening – heck, you guys probably don't even recognize the name...so it goes.

WAKE UP AMERICA AND DUMP THE US CONGRESS, THIS HAS BEEN THE BIGEST PROBLEM OF ALL OF THE PORBLEMS. I AM AMERICAN WHO LOVES MY COUNTRY, BUT I FEEL AS THOUGH MY PEOPLE WHO I VOTYED FOR HAS DONE DONE MY JOB YOU KNOW i LOKI CNN STOP WRITEING FOE ME AND DOING YOUR ... HAVE WRI SEE ANOTRER CNN SHOUT OFF

One point is newsworthy? Get a job whoever wrote this!!!!

POLLS!!! SMOLLS!!! It's gong to be a LANDSLIDE for OBAMA/BIDEN on November 4!!!! YES IT WILL!!!

Mia, wake up from your dream. If anyone is racist, look at Nobama who spent a quarter century in a racist church.

Just curious if my "Go Obama " makes it and my comments about Obama's back ground doesn't. Will see.......Fair and balanced huh??

America has been on a downward slope for a while:

- Decline in scientific innovation ( and the ones doing it in US are actually the Chinese/Indian/etc migrants since they're more competitive than the american educated)

- Decline in manufacturing output both in quantity and quality (take Toyota vs. GM)

- Decline in global image (wars, mid east, Gitmo, etc.)

- And now take this economic crisis along with the national debt.

Look at the above items and think who will keep us in decline and who will reverese the trend. It's a bit too obvious, unless you blind yourself by looking at completely irrelevant and frankly stupid issues.

Vote for the smart guy not the old idiot.

Jerry wynn – if you are worried about Social Security, your retirement and the economy, you are voting for the wrong person. It doesn't seem you've been paying enough attention to the candidates proposals or opinions on the matter.

Matt, because some Ohioans still have some sense.

Geezer go home to Maverick Country!

McCain can have Ohio if that's what happens (I don't think it will). Of the six toss up states, he needs to win all of them and Obama doesn't have to win any of them to take the election. Who do you think has the best shot?

Go Obama

What kind of human being puts another human beings life in danger by labeling him as a terrorist and then has the nerve to be shocked when he gets called out on it???

Hopefully this isn't a trend. Ohio put George Bush over the top and see what it got us. Ohio needs to be smarter this time and put America first. We need Barack Obama.

Rick-

Obama has presented those documents. You can go to factcheck to see them.

"You can turn on a light and turn a person toward the light, but you can't make them open their eyes to see the light. Some people will forever argue there is no sun matter how many people try to take off their blinders."

CNN Why are you closing to comments so soon?
Palin booed at hockey game 4 comments
McCain wants divided government 9 comments
ACORN is all about lies and rumors and you know it.
Let the American people speak. You have plenty of open comments on negative Obama topics but if anything is dais that does not support a positive position for McCain you close comment after less than 15 people have a say.
What's up with that?????

I think Obama can still win without Ohio. And Obama is even in the lead there! Wow.

Please just tell the truth why MaCain is in this position. No real smart GOP Leader is willing to come behind Bush Mess. Is MaCain the best they can bring. We have a very smart person capable of during a great job and bring all people together and they wish to put a Man like MaCain in office. Just Tell The Truth. Oh, you don't know how to tell the Truth.

The Palin / McCain ticket is using race in this election. I so sick at what I am seeing. Joe Biden should be going after Palin and her abuse of power. Once all the students in Ohio have voted, Obama will come out on top...

I am voting for McCain/Palin–NOT because they are Republican but because they are standing for what is right–not wrong. Because they are not "owned" by terrorists nor criminal money. Because they are pro-life. Because McCain has lived through what happens when wars are fought and freedom is recognized for it's true importance!
May God bless America with true honest leadership–not change just to change.

Ohio will remain red, as will NC. I get a feeling that the tide will slowly begin to swing McCain's way as more and more people realize Nobama is simply an empty suit.

Thank you Vicky for pointing that out. Some Americans really need to check their facts and get informed before stating facts they don't know. As a Canadian i'll tell you that i'm very happy to be living her and no where else. Our health care system may not be perfect but there is nothing like universal health care system and i am very appreciative for it as most canadians are. So please if that makes Canada a Socialist Country then we are proud of that label.

I agree with Sherry for Obama. Palin is just a puppet the republican's are using to fool the American people. Unfortunately they have underestimated us all. We are not stupid.

I hope you people in Ohio wake up!! Four years ago you put Bush back in the White House! It is time for change and the Obama/Biden ticket is it, not more padding the pockets of the big oil companies as the Rep. have done! See past all the negative ads McCain has throw out in the last few weeks. We need someone who is going to straighten out this mess we call our country and it won't be easy!! VOTE FOR CHANGE!! not for the straight talk express of lies!!!!

It is such a shame that Mr. McCain and Ms. Palin can't even discuss the issues. So, they throw rocks. Yet don't wish to dignifiy questions about their ethics with a response. But they want to run the country. Who in their right mind would vote for these people? I am so afraid for the Obama family based on what has happened at their rallies. My gosh, how can people who want to run this country treat another citizen that way, and incite people to yell indiginities at their opponent. But 'kill him' and 'off with his head' My Gosh, what have we come to. You have nothing to offer so you use emotionalism to incite a mob mentality among your followers. God knows that is what they are, b/c they can't even think for themselves. I think this will cause one of these McCain disciples to direct violence at Sen Obama or his family. And what a shame. Because it that happens, there will be civil unrest unlike this country has known. Don't they see what they are doing? They are bullies. Both Mr.McCain and Ms. Palin. That's all. I have had enough of bullies in the whitehouse. Shame of them. Shame on their supporters.

But the truth is, Obama is still leading...how about this headline, "McCain gains some ground in Ohio, Obama still leads"

I can't see why the people in OH would want a racist president and his vice president. Has anyone checked with the pollers to see just who they were asking? I get the imprsesion that every poll is biased towards Republicans.

I am an independent voter and not a party loyalist. I have voted for republicans most of my voting years, including John McCain (I was raised in southern Az). I served with the United States Marine Corps as an infantry officer with two tours in Iraq. I SHOULD be voting for John McCain...but I'm not. He has shown poor leadership and lack of integrity as can be seen by most of the posts here on the ticker, but that's not the reason I'm not voting for him. HE VOTED AGAINST US when he refused to support Sen. Webb's (Vietnam war era Marine infantry officer) GI Bill, a bill that Sen. Obama/Sen. Biden were co-sponsors of. He caved to anti-immigrant groups, when anyone who has served in a combat unit can tell you that immigrants fight for us with more ferocity than any hate-spewing conservative coward. No, I am not conservative, I am not liberal, I am an AMERICAN PATRIOT, and like so many of my fellow veterans, I support Sen. Obama. Not because he is the anti-Bush, but because he is a leader with vision, vision for healtcare, vision for intelligent foreign policy, vision for domestic economic strength, and vision for strengthening our military, something the GOP does not.

I supported John McCain in 2000, I know McCain at one time in 2000 was a man of his word and he had credibility then, but the same Rovain Bush/Chaney goup that is running his campaign now where the same group that smeared him then.

It is a big disappointment that he choose this path and I only saw a glimpse of the old McCain when he made an effort to correct and calm the fearful mob that thought Obama was some Arab Terrorists and not an decent American candidate whose policies he has some disagreements with.

Palin gave us all excitement when she came on the scene, but she turned out to be a vacuous politician who the NeoCons exploited (with her permission) and she failed miserably to promote McCain during the debate as she continues to fail him now, with her per diems, troopergate, Todd Palins involvement in AIP and Gov. work and meetings, those awful interviews and the vanity of fuming over a flawless photograph on Newsweek when America is suffering over their 401Ks. One can go on and on about the skeletons in ALL the candidates running and scream hypocracy until we are sore.

The truth is, one cannot deny that it is this team that voted for Bush/Cheney twice. And that McCain went against his independent streak when you see him endorsing GW Bush time after time and voting with his policies, time after time. Dispite how much we would like folks fail to base their vote on FACT CHECK.ORG there is an undercurrent of fear fed by the lowly Rovian advisors in the McCain camp. It is McCain that failed America when he chose Palin as VP and when he chose to hire these guys to run his campaign . Compound that with the policies and issues, is it no wonder many people want to go with a focused, reasonable and cohesive team like Obama and Biden.

we heard 4 years ago no child left behind and still we are hearing so we need real change ......

Nick Shaw:

African Americans traditionally vote Democrat. And if you also have noticed, African Americans have always voted for a non-African American(white male) for president. Your analysis has no meat in it.

Really, Ohio is just one of eight states that Obama can win to clinch it; McCain would need all eight. I still think Obama will win OH, and VA, CO, NV, FL, and maybe now MO, NC, IN. Heck, with Bob Barr on the ballot, and impressive early voting numbers out already, Obama might even win GA! If he gets that, his EV's might be in the 380's or 390's; he could exceed Clinton in '96.

Stressing over one state, people, is not the issue this time. Obama has such huge ground games all over the country that he's out-flanked and out-mapped McCain. This is not Kerry's campaign, as he painted himself in a corner to win or lose one state. Obama is a far superior leader, politician, strategist.

There's your best proof why he should be our next President.

Obama / Biden 08 and 12

Racism speaks

How ignorant, CNN!!

A change of one point is likely statistical noise. The race may be close, but you can hardly claim that McCain has made up ground.

Seems like you guys want to manufacture a story out of thin air.

All the discussion makes me pose this question: how many of you really understand everything that you cast a "yes" or "no" vote for on the many ballot issues for your state and locality?

Yes, I know that there are state issued booklets distributed to make us "informed" on the candidates and initiatives, but how many of you read them? Most of us don't (or can't) even set our VCR clocks.

By the way, me included.

I'm "college educated" and have lived for almost 55 years.

But what do I really KNOW about our government process, as well as world economics, etc? Admittedly, not nearly what it takes to really cast an informed vote. And those choices on "local issues" are just as important as the Presidential vote you make.

The reason I voted for the Democratic candidate, was that he and Mr. Biden offended my sensibilities the least.

Barack Obama seems to be the genuine article, with the intellect to do whatever it is that Presidents really do during their tenure in office. I believe that they will do the least collateral damage and have the best chance of putting things back to "where they should be".

I'm not saying Americans are a stupid lot; there's just no way most of us can devote the energy or time to be adequately informed about the world. That's why we depend on the media and commentary from academics to lead us in the best direction.

There will always be the cerebrally challenged goon squads that infect Palin's rallies, shouting mindless crap. That's a given. Some are less evolved than others.

I only wish that we all can relax and let the process proceed, maybe with less "play by play and blow by blow" media coverage. The bickering and vindictiveness pervading this campaign is so wearing.

Maybe things will get better soon....

So, The polls said that the race went from 50 Obama and 46 McCain to 49 Obama and 46 McCain.
McCain's number remains the same at 46. I'm no mathemetician,
but I don't see any additional gain for McCain. The supposed 1 point drop didn't go to McCain.
CNN, Shame on you!! Get it right...That is NOT a gain for McCain!!

How many time do I have to repeat myself? Polls are worthless. I have never-I repeat, NEVER-gotten a Poll call. Yes, I am underage, but I answer the phone and have parents who can vote. Noone in my school has gotten a poll call. Due to the young voting block-the people who are effected the most by this election-Obama will win.

Under Senator John McCain, many more United States Military men and woman will die in a senseless War that was started base on the Lie...

Call as spade a spade...

Under Gov. Sarah Palin, she will you the Office of VP to try to fire her Ex. brother- in – law..

Can these people be trusted?

CNN,
Twice in a row you have censored my anti-Obama comments but you allow comments saying Senator McCain is a Nazi and wishing Governor Palin harm. The censorship has begun. Thanks liberals.

I sometimes think that cnn notes these statistical changes as a way to charge up the democrats to make sure that they get out and vote in order to prevent any more gaffes like 2000.

It absolutely defies logic why Ohioans continue to support McCain and Palin. No job, house in foreclosure, 401K lost 50 % of it's value in the last week. Oh, but Sarah Palin sure is spunky !

Socialism:

(in Marxist theory) the stage following capitalism in the transition of a society to communism, characterized by the imperfect implementation of collectivist principles.

Conservatism:

A political philosophy or attitude emphasizing respect for traditional institutions, distrust of government activism, and opposition to sudden change in the established order.

And you wonder why the people are fearful, and angry. This country was founded on rugged individualism, not collectivism.

When did the democratic party become the socialist party?

How does McCain staying at 46 points mean that he is gaining ground? Obama may be losing some of the edge (though not likely a statistical difference since it's only one point), but I can't see how the headline can read that McCain is gaining.

Barack, keep pounding issues and give the american people straight talk, seeings how the "straight talk express" lost a few wheels and became the "straight smear express". McCain is exhibiting all the symptoms of early Alzheimers Disease

Ohio is directly responsible for the 8 years of Bush, it is amazing in another article on CNN that they speak to people in an economically depressed town in a very conservative part if OH, and there are still people who would vote against their best interest. I must say, I do not think people in OH are very smart.

Can someone tell me why PALIN kids are alway's on the campaign trail and not in school, listening to the hated when she's campaigning.

John-
First of all, your math is ridiculous. Secondly, I, a white, educated, female TAXPAYER, know exactly why I am voting for OBAMA/BIDEN
1. They will cut my taxes.
2. They will improve the educational system
3. They will help move this country toward energy independence while simultaneously increasing national security, providing jobs, and boosting the economy.
4. They will put an end to the greed that consumes corporate America.
5. They will restore the image of America.
6. They will prove all of you haters wrong.
7. McCain is scary.
8. Palin is even scarier.

Those are just a few of my reasons...

I agree. Who wants to see Palin come to town just to preach hate and division? I was on the fence myself until the McCain-Palin campaign started in with this fear and hate mongering. There are more important things to talk about.

Amazing!!!!

I sat down for the first Sunday in a long time to see the morning news shows. It was AMAZING!!! Supporters of MCCAIN (i.e. Rick Davis) completely blew off the last week of attacks and racial remarks. As if its John Lewis and Barack's fault. Every single show had a mccain supporter spinning the wheels. I've never seen anything like this before. Mccain is the only person who attempted to be reasonable (pressured by the secret service i'm sure). Now I know why Mccain is losing (his staff/supporters are terrible!!!! ). And his base (which he never really embraced) are mainly bigots/racists. Hey Mccain, they are not voting for u, they are voting against Obama.

If anything we need to stand up to the real culprits (Sarah Palin, republican base, fox news). After what I witnessed from these crowds (oh yeah, its more than just a few, its most of them–watch youtube) these people only respect people who look like them. Hispanics, Indians, Asians (regardless of whether you've married in) are not exempt from this disease

As for that previous argument with reverse racism, please put it in perspective. Blacks have never had a legitimate candidate before (I'm sure they are PROUD!!, but not racist).. So throw the entitlement theory out the window. I know blacks would mainly vote for the democratic party anyway. Now I know why!!! They only make up 12% of voters, some of which don't vote. There really is no comparison.

Go McCain!

When we won't have this discussion, I know my country and my country-men can look past race, until then, it's very obvious that's it's alive and well.

By the way, Obama is part white, part black. Look internal and not external. If we're able to do that, we will not be having this issue.

McCain and Palin should be ashamed of the negative campaing their running.
Their are people out there that have racial prejudice and this could mushroom into something bigger, as you see some of the angry people in several events in several states. We have a war going on in two countries we done need one here.

All you young Obama / Biden supporters, please find out if your state is voting early. If they are, grab your friends and go vote early for OBAMA so that you don't get turned off by the long lines on election day.

Go and VOTE EARLY.

all americans ought to be proud that there is an intelligent man, who happens to be black, running for president....he has chosen another intelligent man, who happens to be white, as his running mate...surely, americans will be intelligent enough to vote for obama.

This is not the same John McCain I used to admire for many years. As people gets older, people get more wisdom. Looks like McCain has less than half of what GWB has to lead this country. How can this segregationist, with all his lies, run this country?

Or McCain should be taken for a psychiatric evaluation.

Wake up Americans!

S

The reason why 97% of black Americans are voting for Obama is because McBush and Palin is making it a race issue. The are encouraging an atmosphere of racial hatred at their rallies and it is a sign of desperation. Someone shouted kill Obama at a Palin rally in Florida. Even Republican Buckley who is a high profile member of Mc Cains party says that John McCain has changed since he is behind in the poles and that he is going to support Obama. A vote for McCain is a vote for possibly Sara Palin to become president. What is her economic plan? Think about it. Nick Shaw, you should be voting for Obama, be smart, don't fight change.

Holy Cow! I just left the site for the AIP. I googled Alaska Independence Party. Why in the world is the media not making much of this stuff. It's downright scary. They're still living in 1958.

This poll of polls treats all the various polls with equal weight. That is just not realistic. Ohio is close but Obama has been ahead in the last several polls and in particular, the one's with a proven track record.

I trust the good people of Ohio will vote for Obama/Biden – two thoughtful, intelligent, decent men who know how to bring people together and will lead our country in a direction we can all be proud of.

well we shall see in november macbush will be fired.

There are Arab Americans in leadership positions in our military. They put their lives at stake just like anybody else. These people at the Palin/McCain rallies appear to be as uninformed, as Palin is. These are the folks who blame others on their mediocrity or sense of inferiority.

Ohio wake up look around look at your jobs gone! not coming back,Ohio you should think long and hard you voted for bush twice and look at this country!

Sarah Palin is the BIG problem with the Mccain campaign, yet he chose her now he has to deal with her. She has a slippery tongue and when she criticizes she has a problem of not using correct verbage when quoting the opponent.

This lady is full of lies and half truths....especially her speech in Johnstown about abortion quoting Obama on saying "A women should not be punished with a baby"

What lies!!!

Ryan do you really know what a "socialist" is? If your government is supplying Social Security then that is socialism. But why are you afraid? Its not like a horde of socialists is going to march on Washington and take over. Isn't your government "by the people, for the people". Didn't your senators recently vote a care package for banks and big business. Here they have been referred to as Corporate Welfare Bums because it is taxpayers money. Why don't you sit down and calmly reason out where your idea of socialism comes from. Governments collect taxes and spend them on improvements for the good of the country. Canada has been called a socialist country. Do you know that the Canadian banking system has been ranked No1 in the world this week ? That's what regulations does.

I don't know if they are only calling landline phones to conduct polls are not.

But I do know that when you volunteer and select to do calls at campaign headquarters they do have cell phone numbers and landline numbers.

So I would not go with just landline phones.

I do volunteer my time when it is available.

Rick you want to talk about seeing Obama's records with Ayers, Acorn, and birth certificate (which has already been shown) why not while your asking for all of Obama's records ask for John McCains records too? Military records, medical records, his wife's tax records and his birth certificate so that everyone can see he was not born in the US. Military records might just show the truth on all of those millions of dollars to the tax payers we spent on planes he crashed from pilot error.

Barack Obama will lead by a bigger margin once people find out the real Sarah Palin, who abused her power as governor, by trying to fire someone who wouldn't fire her sister in laws ex-husband. We don't need anymore corruption in our government, we've had enough!

If the people of Ohio are too stupid to see that voting for McCain is going to make things worse for them, they deserve what they get.

I wish no ill upon any fellow countryman, but Jesus Christ people, you're losing your LIVELIHOOD because of the stupid policies that the Republicans supported for the last 8 years of the Bush administration.

Voting for the same party and hoping that things will change is pure stupidity and probably very close to insanity.

Do you REALLY think that your life will get better if you elect an erratic, health troubled flip-flopping politician who has an unqualified, hate mongering beauty pageant queen as his VP?

Where is McCain's plan to fix our economy? Where is his plan to get every citizen the best health care possible? Why does he want to keep spending $10 BILLION per month on a war that gets us absolutely NOTHING when WE need that money here in OUR COUNTRY?

Wake up and face reality.

before everyone says "McShame is for corp America" please do your research and you will find Delaware is a haven for banks to charge outrageous interest rates (hence most if not all credit card companies locate there). Who is the Senator from Delaware....you guessed it, Joe Biden. No one even caught Obama pointing to the Bank issue in Delaware when he was trying to hit McCain about Health Care industry moving to Arizona if McCain is elected. A major factor of Delaware's preeminence is related to the fact that Delaware charges no income tax on corporations not operating within the state.

Now who is for corporate america when they have been a sentor for 36 years and corporations are still getting a good break? Oh yeah, it's McCain...I mean Biden.

Please stop with the McCain for corporation and Obama is not. All politicians are for corporate america or they would never get elected. Don't forget cororation pay employees which pay income taxes. If you tax corporation they will get their money back when you are in the checkout line.

McCain has turned his campaign into the dark ages of the 60's. He is creating hysteria and paranoia during his town hall meetings by the use of innuendo. He is a present day Sen. McCarthy.His tactics are barberous and dangerous and he voters of American will notify that that this is unacceptable by voting for Obama as our next Pres. McCain has gone to far with this type of behavior.

This is silly, this isn't gaining ground.

@John, I know why I am voting for Obama, because trickle down economics doesn't work, unless you're in the upper 1% income earning bracket and get all the breaks. Corporations are getting tax breaks, yet still shipping our jobs overseas. It's been a complete failure. And the welfare queens, socialist state argument doesn't work anymore. We just handed over $700 Billion in the biggest Welfare for the Rich program in our nation. Please!

"Senator Obama is creating all of this by not being open and truthful about his past?" What? Are you nuts? Think of all of the crud that has come out about Sarah P. over the last several weeks that both she and the GOP have tried their best to keep under wraps. What more is hiding, by the way?

Come on, CNN.... are we really supposed to believe that McCain has gained anything?

McAngry is full of desperation.... that is obvious by the way he runs his McLipsticked BullDog out on her leash to get the crowd foaming at the mouth, so he can come out and make gratuitous effort to APPEAR to try to calm them down. I don't truly think that most of America is being fooled by these last ditch efforts!

Palin please talk to the media one more time need to get some fun time.Its been two weeks since your last interview. I need to watch SNL before the election and its been great thanks to you.

My 82 year old mother who lives outside of Cleveland is, for the first time in her life, votiing for a democrat. Why? She does not identify with Palin and McCain's campaign is hateful and mean spirited. She also doesn't really know what McCain stands for as every week there is some new emphasis but nothing of substance.

Obama has all Amaricans need for change.

Wake-up America vote for Obama. MacCain!!!!, leave him alone, you know....... he can......... and he will be the best president.

Obama/biden 2008

A one point move in a poll that has a MOE of 3 to 4 points means something? IT MEANS NOTHING except nothing has changed since the last poll. Stop trying to make a horserace out of this when right now it is not. IT IS SLOPPY and it insults your readers/viewers intellegence.

According to CNN all of Obama's rally's no one ever says anything negative, not one person, or do you just not report it. Report the truth one campaign is just as bad as the other. We weren't born yesterday. We know your for Obama and his campaign is just as negative. We also notice that every word that McCain and Palin say are scrutinized, but nothing is ever mentioned when Obama gives a speech. Its either because he is reading every word or you just won't report it. Which is it?

Maybe McCain and Palin should withdraw from the race and go to Alaska and get that state to withdraw from the United States and then they can set up their own form of government. That way McCain and Palin can go to that Island and sit and keep an eye on Putin. She can take care of the Russian Trade Missions and supply them with Moose Burgers and he can keep an eye out for the K-G-B in the eyes of any Russian coming their way so as to identify Putin trying to slip into their country.

A voter supporting John McCain/Sarah Palin would be like be like a chicken supporting Colonel Sanders.

Is there not censorship in commercials that sell everyday goods?
There should be censorship in campaign adds.

Also, there should be a limit to age when running for a political office, ages between 40 – 65. There are limits to age when it comes to some military also as commercial airplane pilots.

There should be a set of credentials which you must meet before you are eligible to run for either Vice President or President

The reason I WOULD prefer to vote for Obama, if it weren't for his philosophy, voting record, position on abortion and socialist tendencies, would be the colour of his skin. Make no mistake. Many more of those who are not as opposed to his political bend as I am, will vote for him and support him precisely for the colour of his skin. Not the other way around. Oh, and there is a different take on the possibility of McCain/Palin winning in spite of the polls. It isn't that some might say they're voting for Obama, and are voting or McCain instead. It is more that in this incredibly hostile, virulent democrat climate (please compare blogs of both party affiliations), too many who are supporting McCain may be fearful to state their true political positions.

Gov. Palin has shown in her record as current governor "abuse of power" of her position. Now, this goes straight to credibility and character, woman or not, social conservative or not. Wrong is wrong. She is not a viable candidate, whether it was lawful for her to fire the commissioner or not, her moviate for doing so was found as "abuse of power". Who is the real Gov. Palin?

Socialism: A system of society or group living in which there is no private property b: a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state.

This definition would include the "bailout" plan advocated by our "socialist" current President Bush with which the government is going to acquire stock in failed financial institutions.

The government has been in involved with our economic system in a big way since the 1930's. Neither party has dismantled the regulatory system because the economy is too complex and diverse to work without it. McCain's latest program would have the government buying bad mortgages regardless of how upside down they are in value. There's your laissez faire Republican for you.

the die has been cast! heres the issue for ohioans in a nut shell! you can call yourself "loyal republicans" or whatever you choose. if you"re satisfied with the last 8yrs then please, VOTE4 MCCAIN! but if you know the last 8yrs was a total desaster, and you wont vote4 obama because he's black, or a democrat, then you are a fool! because anyboby who vote against there OWN best interest because of someone's color, then you can4 get about IRAN or the SOVIET UNION being a threat, U are your own worst enemy, and in time, you will destroy yourself because any species at war with itself CANT SURVIVE!

Keep up the good work for Obama, those in the swing states. Unfortunately I live in the south where race is definitely an issue although not discussed openly. Try living in an area where MR KKK lives just miles away. I can only hope and pray that your hard work will reward this nation with a fair and decent leader. My state has been red for years..... I am counting on YOU!!!!! Obama for President.

To John:

Do YOU know why you're voting for McCain? Could it be his fantastic economic plan? Oh wait, he doesn't have one of those...

How about his plan on the Iraq War? Hmmm, aside from saying he'll stay for another 100 years and that he "knows" how to get Bin Laden, he doesn't have a plan...

His detailed plan for healthcare? Nope, doesn't have one of those either...

WE KNOW why we're voting for Obama, and if you weren't so narrow-minded, brainwashed, bigoted or all of the above, you'd go to Obama's site and read the DETAILED plans he wants to implement once (not if) he's president. I've looked EVERYWHERE on McCain's site and I couldn't find hide nor hair of a coherent semi-detailed plan on any issue. So the question remains: Why ARE you voting for McCain??

Gaining ground means advancing.
Going from 46 % to 46 % is standing in place.

CNN: Hoping for a close race.

McCain/Palin 2008

The only ground McCain will gain is what is left on his hands from the all the mud he's slinging.

Obama 08 he has my vote!

I think the Cincinnati poll is an outlier, but hey, don't let it stop you from making it closer. Wouldn't want to have your ratings go down.

This is the first genuine smile i have seen from McCain. Winning is every thing to you, you do not take losing lightly.
The country is in such a crazy ecomony crisis, trying to explain to us how you can get us back to a stabilze the economy should be your goal and not personally attacking your opponent with false information.

For far, you and Palin has failed to show me why I should vote for you..

Observer

Clinton, Gore and Kerry received 90%+ of the black vote. african americans have always voted democrat. Now they are voting the same way they always have and people are using the excuse that african americans are voting democrat because Obama is bi-racial. Your comment is not supported by facts and is ill informed.

1 point is "gaining ground?"

I'd call that a statistical variation.

You know, statistics should be taught to Journalism students.

Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin abused her power as Alaska's governor and violated state ethics law by trying to get her ex-brother-in-law fired from the state police, a state investigator's report concluded Friday.

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Sarah denied it again yesterday in PA. My brother that has been a republican all his life is ready to change to Dem. Ha ha ha ha ha ha

never go wrong going negative

this man is EVIL ON EARTH

What's so disingenuous about the way this polling data is being reported is that Ohio is a Red state that McCain must win so he is actually playing defense and catch up in a Red state which is very much a negative not a positive..

Obama, on the other hand, based on all state by state models including that of CNN, actually does not need either Ohio or Florida to win the election. They would be nice to have to drive up the margins but not critical for Obama to get to 270 electoral votes as they are to McCain...

Just now, I switched to three cable Political News Channels.

Fox News should be "toast"! by now! Greg ??? asking an Obama supporter misleading questions about Obama, and then the lady
newscaster, came on to announce, Fox News, the FAIR AND BALANCED Political news channel. ARE THEY KIDDING?
Hannity, ROVE, have been the worst, Greta is bad, Colmes, a
supposed Democrat, says NOTHING to defend the Democrats!
I consider Colmes a prop, so Hannity can get on his high horse to
say anything he can to prevent Obama from winning. Well,
Hannity had lots to say about hiring Rove, who has been receiving
a paycheck from FOX and working on the tricky political sideline
of helping McShame make his hateful decisions. This is usually
called a "conflict of interest" . But Fox lets it happen.

I love CNN and MSNBC, Cris Matthews and Keith Olberman.
We need these two men to offset the hatred that comes from
Hannity's FOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA BIDEN 2008

Re: independant's quote "America's youth is better educated than the previous generation".

I guess if you want to be smart and looked up to by the younger generation, you have to vote for Obama. Your statement is just as bad as racism.

So the fact that McCain has gained a single point in a state that will be meaningless if Obama wins Virginia is somehow newsworthy?

How much does CNN want this race to remain close (seemingly to guarantee good ratings)?

STFU already about CNN "bias". I like that they are not patently pro-Obama, or at least not obviously anti-McCain.

This is not the place to look for bias; try Fox.

The headline on this story is a depressing sign of the times. CNN apparently believes it has to manufacture a provocative headline out of nothing just to get readership. This was a one-point change in results from an average of four polls where the combined margin of error can’t possibly be less than +/- one point.

It is hard to imagine voters remaining steadfastly loyal to the Republican Party in the wake of such horrific economic realities, engineered, for the most part, by the Bush Administration.

It is also difficult to think that, when people are losing their jobs, their homes, their life's savings, medical coverages, etc they will use political ideology to justify party loyalty.

I predict a major landslide victory for Obama. All the polls seem to suggest so.

John McCain appears destined to becoming an asterisk (and a footnote) in history . I do not see a Bradley effect in play here. I'd be majorly surprised if such turns out to be the case!

jerry wynn–OBAMA want to save and protect social security so you can draw on it in 20 years. McSAME wants to mess with it where you wont have anything coming. Please dont believe McSAME hype!!!

It has amazed me that over the past couple of weeks the only remaining taboo – the one thing that no one seems to want to fully discuss (it even trumps race!) – is McCains AGE. Age discrimination? No, NOT with the Palin factor. Just take a look at photos of Carter and Clinton both before and after their presidency. That office ages people dramatically. McCain will not be able to handle it physically; then look who will step up to the plate – Barbie. Age IS a factor in this election, whether people want to admit it or not. It's McCain's fault for his stupid stunt of picking Palin.

Another question . Just what the heck are these people talking about with their comments that they " are afraid " of Obama. Afraid of what ? How can they be any worse off then they are now ?
Lets stop the nonsense and help our country, which means helping ourselves.

Palin = Iraq War

In 2003, you couldn't say anything about the Iraq invasion...if you did, you were branded a traitor. The press' apathy supported the Bush policy.

In 2008, the same holds true for Gov. Palin. Both from the public and the press.

Wow, for awhile I thought the people of Ohio had finally smartened up, after Bush has destroyed America. Now to read McSame has gained ground in Ohio, these people will deserve everything they will reap with another republican in the White House.

nick shaw,

100 percent of white voters in the past have voted for a White Presidental candidate in the general election... This has never been a problem for you and your ilk in the past so why bring up such crap now?

Oh that is right, it is only a problem when your candidate of choice is getting the short end of the stick... Typical Repug.

Tell John McCain to address real issues instead of fan the flames of race and politics of fear and maybe Granny does not have to get up at his KKK Rally and make the weeks dumbest statement that

"He is Arab"...

Race will play on election day. What else explains the worst Republician President, worst economy in history, yet no clear victor? What people say in public is not how they think in private. Which ever one wins, they will not have any kind of mandate from the people.

I'm not sure that gaining a single point in one battle ground, while others are "slipping away" is really a sign of anything good for McCain. CNN should rephrase this headline to say "Ohio poll of polls: McCain still losing."

As a European I find McCain and Palin very frightening, not only for America but for the entire world. Their campaign has evolved into a very ugly affair revealing exactly what sort of people they are and what sort of party they represent. Hate mongering and Goebbels-like propaganda must not be allowed to work in this election.

What in the heck is happening in Minnesota, CNN? After the convention it is almost tied. Next thing you know Obama is up by 10. Now it is back to even. Can't anyone count consistently out there?

If Obama gets in Pelosi and Reid will be running this country and they will run it right in the ground. Good luck with that.

How can this race be so close? The majority of Canadians are amazed that the Republicans are still in this election. Eight years of Bush politics is enough. McCain offers the same package as the Bush administration, and is playing the "fear card", over and over, to discount the Obama choice. Come November, the world needs a change in the White House.

In all Honesty, can you really say that Sarah Palin is ready for VP and the Presidency?. We should not be blindsided, by a beautiful face and figure, Come on People, are you listening, reading and watching and absorbing what real values are needed. The US is not a dictatorship, and if we have to profess what we believe, it should be with love and peace, not with the vicious statements. We are supposed to lift people up, and not diminish them, We are ALL God's chidren.

Blacks been voting for democrats for years. I think no matter how we look at the election, the race will play a role. To me, this election is simple. If you like what happen for the last 8 years vote for McCain. If you don't then vote for Obama.

mcCain will stop gain in polls now American's see that Palin is just another politician, who uses her power for personal benefits. We see why McAin wanted to stop the troopergate investigation. She is no maverick. She should be ashamed of how she has been talking about Obama. She has proved she is not as likable.

nick shaw - Consider yourself taken to the woodshed in terms of your inane comments about "black" voters. They vote DEMOCRATIC for a reason. Look at the rallies for McCain or the Republican Convention and ask yourself what is it about the Republican Party that causes African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans to stay away in droves?

Why can't people see through McCain and Palin and their lies?
Why isn't the media standing up to McCain and Palin and to their hate filled, race baiting, terrorist and treason filled lies about Senator Obama?
Is it because Obama is half black that the media is giving McCain and Palin free reign?
I am truly ashamed of the american people for falling for McCain and Palin's hate filled lies.,,,and for being racist toward Senator Obama.

McCain and Palin are making legitimate points at criminal connections of Obama. But saying that McCain is only negative when in fact the issues about Obama are negative suggests the Obama team is oxymoronic. I did not see where Palin said what the news said she said. She is pointing to Obama's claims that we need agreemenst to get out of Iraq on a time table. This does not need to be by a certified letter from Obama to be true in fact. I expect more acurate reporting by CNN and others.

Sarah Palin Abuses her power and put persoanl endevor in front of discretion.Sarah palin should apligize to the officer and family .Mccain campaign refusual and denial of palins confimed abuse by panel goes to shw how weak his discretion of judgment is..go obama08

to J responsible democrats, thats funny we have been under their influence for the last 2 years,i mean it is a Democratic House we have in place now isn't it?

If Ohio likes suffering now and they want more, then they can elect McCain. I mean, if you want corruption – who better then #1 of the Keating 5 for the job? Or The Governor in violation of her own state's Ethics laws and was founded in a 1000 page report as having abused her power? Palin is perfect!

The last 8 years have been so good to Ohio under Republicans right..?

Vote on your hopes, not on your fears people.

You Obamatrons are comical. You see nothing wrong with Obama's "truth squads" who threaten anyone who runs a political ad against him. Or that he says the radical ACORN group will shape his political agenda. Let's not forgtet his close friends like the racist Rev he had for 20yrs until he denied him and thru him under the bus. He also started his political career in a terrorist's house (Ayers), and is funded by an indicted developer (Rezko), but it's the Repubs who are bad? You are all delusional.

What McCain/Palin are saying is complete truth. Obama is a socialist and closet racist who will turn our country into a 3rd world banana republic. But that is probably what you Obama supporters want because you feel you've been picked on for so long (boohoo) that it's time for "revenge".

Well – it ain't gonna happen. The US desn't elect whimpy empty suits for Pres who want to turn this counrty into a socialist utopia run by a bunch of fringe groups and radicals. You're all gonna by crying in your little cups of soup on Nov 5th.

McCain/Palin '08 all the way.

To Nick-Blacks traditionally vote Democratic. In fact, percentage wise you see about the same that voted for Clinton and Gore voting for Obama.

My question is, how prejudice against blacks are people in Ohio? Are they as bad as people in Texas are?

My other question is...are young people being surveyed. Most of the ones I know do not have land lines.

Let's just all vote for Obama and pull our troops out of Iraq in 16 months...thay way, all that al-Qaeda has to is wait until we pull out and focus on Afghanistan before they simply pack up and move back into Iraq in force. Good idea! Tat way we can all send our kids to finish the job...

No one hates war more than the warrior, but to simply pack up and pull out without ensuring stability in the area is just stupid...

CNN,
Who is giving titles for your articles? Sarah Palin?

Everyone thought Obama would be a cake walk to the White House? I doubt if he will win. I will write Hillary on my ballot and pray for the best

As for cell phones, there may be a 1.5-3% underestimation of votes due to not having land lines. But there may be a partial offsetting of these extra votes if first-time voters don't get out to vote. And Obama seems bound to raise the percentage of first-time voters who will vote with his ground effort. Polling is alchemistry, folks, we just don't know.

There is a popular radio host who sent his man on the street to ask black voters who they were voting for. But when he asked them, he used McCain's policies in place of Obama's. Blacks still said they would vote Obama. The reporter even asked "do you agree with Obama's choice of Sarah Palin as VP?" They all said yes and they fully support Sarah Palin as Obama's VP. Is race a factor? Yes.

BIAS REPORTING FROM CNN AGAIN. MCCAIN PICKS UP ONE POINT AND IT IS NEW WORTHY? WHERE WAS CNN WHEN OBAMA, WAS PICK UP MULTIPLE SINGLE POINTS OVER TIME.
LAST THURSDAY CNN RAN A STORY WITH THE HEADLINE OBAMA TO STEAL VIRGINIA. SO WHEN OBMAN PULL AHEAD IT'S STEELING, WHEN MCCAIN IS BEHIND BUT GET ONE POINT, IT'S MOMENTUM.

Is a one point tick up in a small poll for a state worthy of a headline? This "change" is clearly within the Margin of Error for the poll. In a sea of erosion for support for McCain-Palin, it seems unfair to present a story as though the election is tightening.

One point and the sky is falling. Don't worry, the GOP will try to steal this election again. People with common sense should ignore the hate being spread by the GOP. Instead of spreading hate, why not bring the country together?

What happened to "Country First?" Oh yea, it's in the back of the "Straight Talk Express" burning on the side of the road.

I hope McCain wins this election, just because you vote for McCain does not mean you are a racist. If anything race will help Obama, the only reason he is the democratic nominee is because he is black and he got 90% of the black vote. America doesn't want an unstable president like Obama

This "topic/title" was added so that the "Ticker" headline vindicating Oboma from "palling around" with Iraqs goes away from the main page !!. Inredible how CNN works.

1% point is within the margin of error.

With the barrage of stories about race and now this, I suspect that CNN is trying to keep ratings up for a race that is losing its tension.

I can not believe why the polls would be changing in favor of McCain. Unbelievable! Only if your comfortable with the Bush Administration, you would back McCain. Look at the big picture, something has to change. Do you think a man with 13 cars and numerous homes would really be interested in helping us? Think about it! He could care less about people like us.

McCain and Palin are a train wreck! McCain is a doddering old man who fails to inform anyone as of yet, how he will do anything positive for this country and You betcha Palin has left her baby high and dry (literally) to bring her lack of education and her lack of intelligent enunication and speaking terms to continue a feeble attempt to bamboozle the public in Ohio. McShame and Falin are only committed to their own agenda and we as a country will be doomed if they were to ever come into power. Being a POW and a breast feeder are NOT enough credentials to run a country. We need a calm and educated person to take the helm and we need to stand united in the face of all this adversity that was created by the Bush(swoggle) Administration. Natalie of the Dixie Chix knew this well before the General Public and isn't the financial failing of this economy proving this now? Bush's pockets as well as his cohorts have been lined enough! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

Why in heaven's name does Sarah Palin lug around her genetically challanged baby on the campaign trail. Is she using this genetically damaged baby as a good photo oppurtunity? I believe some Child Protection Service should take her to task for this abuse of a needy newborn child.

PLEASE. MCSAME IS THE ONE SPREADING HATE AND FEEDING INTO THE BIAS,LOOK AT ALL THE LUNATICS COMING OUT NOW AT HIS RALLYS, I GUESS WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, RESORT TO DIRTY POLITICS OF THE PAST. I SAY NOT THIS TIME..... TIME FOR A CHANGE AND THAT CHANGE IS OBAMA-BIDEN 08

Rick, you are so totally out of touch. What more do you want Obama to say about Ayers that he hasn't said before. It is not worth the time and energy for him to pursue this. It was done during the primaries. If you keep listening to Sean Hannity your I.Q will go down several points by the minute.
You might start asking why we don't hear more about Sarah Palin being intimate with a former member of the Alaskan Independence Party. Or how about Sarah Palin abusing her power as Governor for retribution. Now that is something worth learning more about. Who is Sarah Palin, Who is John McCain who felt she is the best of the best the Republicans have to offer the American people ?
CNN, please post and not leave in moderation. Thank you.

FREE SARAH PALIN. You have to ask, why won't McCain let Palin speak on Meet the Press or Sunday Morning or with Bob Schiffer or any News Program where she has to think for herself-not just read a prepared speech.
Joe Biden has said he will be there anytime.

McCain is just an idiot, we all know that.
End of story.

CNN knows there are just too many negative stories about McCain, so they tried to make one story up that benefits McCain.

Ohio is hardly hit by this economic crises...
People of Ohio has 2 choices: either look for what is better for them and their families or continue the same for another 4 years more...

McCain is really McSame and he will support the same policies which resulted in the mess we are in

Obama/ Biden will be a real change which will restore our jobs and restore our dignity

A 1 point shift in the poll of polls does not convince me that there is a trend in Ohio. The data bely the headline.

Who cares about the polls? Reality has Obama winning big time and it will only increase until election day. Who in their right minds would vote for such a tired, unstable McCain/Palin ticket? We are looking for leaders not puppets who go off half cocked!

It is really a shame that people cannot see the real reason why this country is in the mess it is in. It is because of the Bush administration. It was wrong, from the very beginning, when the Supreme Court put him in office. I really cannot understand the OLD veterans who follow what they are told by their " leaders " like a bunch of sheep just because he was in the military and was taken prisoner. Yes, this was a very bad thing to have happened to him but it does not entitle him to be POTUS. The women who think Palin is the answer because she has 5 children. Let me tell you, getting pregnant is easy but being a REAL mother is the hardest job in the world. REAL mothers do not exploit their children to feed their ego. THEY SHOW THEM HOW TO BE GOOD CITIZENS BY SHOWING GOOD EXAMPLES. Does Palin do this ?? I think not.
Wake up Ohio! Elect the right president this time.
Obama/Biden 2008

Ryan, and maybe others:

Tell me ONE, or two or three things about Obama's platform that is socialist.

ALso, tell me why Socialism is inherently evil.

I bet you can't.

Wake Up Ohio–A vote for Mc Cain is a vote for him selling our country off piece by piece to whoever will give him money for more wars !

and who are they asking–a lot of people don't have landlines anymore– the polls are all an outdated scam–they mean nothing. And its a tie nothing more.CNN keep your facts straight

God bless America!Well,with what I see Americans as much as you'll love to pretend to the world that you're the symbol of perfection,we Africans and infact Nigerians now know that we're the same.The great America rejecting the best man just bcos of his skin colour,as if thats not enough contemplating electing an abuser of power not for once thinking it may be troopergate today,but tomorrow it may be your own 'gate'.Such things are expected only in the underdeveloped countries.Is Africa developing or is it America that is retrogressing.Can America be great again?It's up to your vote.

It is unfortunate that the people of Ohio don't realize they have had the proverbial wool pulled over their eyes by none other than the nation's #1 fox...........John McCain.

McCain stole Obama's campaign slogan using "Change," he has had to resort to unChristian-like slurs and downright lies about Obama and even Obama's family and heritage.

What a despicable man!

I truly thought Ohioans were better educated than they apparently are to understand what decept is like.

My best friend just returned to the Pacific Northwest after twelve years in Ohio. She brought her new husband, a native of Ohio, and he is absolutely delighted living in a more intellectual part of the country.

Sorry, Ohioans, but you need to look in your collective mirrors to see why in heck you want more of Bush for the next four years and especially the #1 dingbat of Alaska, Sarah.

The best part is that if Ohio chooses to stick with McCain and his same Bush policies, they get what they deserve. If Obama picks up Nevada and Colorado, or Virginia, or Florida, or Missouri – McCain won't be able to stop Obama from getting to 270 electoral votes.

The word on the street is that McCain/Palin are going farther in the hole each time they spout lies and attack Obama's character. No one wants leaders who find that an acceptable thing to do. They should be ashamed and will feel the wrath at voting time...even from so called Republicans. This election will turn out to be a landslide in Obam's favor.

Hey, Americans for Obama:
The HUGE ENERGY which is coming from ALL OVER THE WORLD for OBAMA'S VICTORY is something you Americans can't imagine. From Europe to South America (where I live), from Africa to Oceania and Asia, the HUGE majority of people is sending their prayers and hopes for a CHANGE in America.
We have no doubts about OBAMAS'S victory.
You can mislead someone for some time, but you can't mislead everybody for all the time. The Republican's hate WILL NOT PREVAIL over the peaceful people. Don't be affraid!

Why is John McCain asking Obama to repudiate what John Lewis has said? Lewis is not on Obama's ticket and is considered part of his campaign team.

I have not seen where CNN or any other media choose to ask black voters what they think of McCain and Palin's tactics last week. I can tell you what most of think. It is racist. The media does not want to call it for what it is. If many Republicans had not called them out, they'd still be doing it. It is encouraging the wingnut fringe to want to go out and do harm to Obama.

Who cares about OHIO? Without their help, Bush would not have won therefore, they are responsible for the problems Bush caused!!

Who should black americans be supporting, McCain or OBAMA.

97% of Blacks are going to vote for a Democrat anyway.

Gen. John Abizaid is arab amarican...

Gov. Palin abuse her power and trust of the people of Alaska and the American people. Gov. Palin can't keep her husband on a leash. This is a full throated case of poor judgment on Sen. John McCain and Gov. Palin.

Obama/Biden is clearly more Presidential.

Is it me or is Americans some narrowminded that they donot want things to be better for them selves. Come on I am from the Caribbean i have been watching this election from the primaries, how much more pain and neglect can working people take Mcain has not been able to present anything sound to the American people he is now reduced himself to negative attacks come on the economy is suffering and all u can do is attack, I think Americans need to open their eyes and see what the rest of the world is seeing we use to look to you for strength and leadership, not anymore and if Mcain was to be elected Imagine something seriously happening to him not that i want it too but it is reality imagine your president will be Sarah palin now this is terrible. And on health care he says you will be able to go out and buy your own health insurance but he doesnot know that if you sick you will not be able to get COVERAGE.

The beauty BLACKS voting for Obama at about 95% rate is that if Hillary was running it would be the same percentage, and if John Edward was running it would also be the same. On the other hand when i see people start out for Edward, the switch to Clinton the go from Clinton to McCain one can only think one thing. Or when people posting Clinton voters for McCain I could understand if McCain was running a better campaign than Obama, or if McCain view were inline with Clinton, but it is not so, so what are those people saying? Black always vote Democrat by over 85%, much more we have a black Democrat you will have some people voting who as never voting before and would not vote at all except for the fact that Obama inspired them to do so, therefore that have is not being racist.

Surely a 1% shift in the poll isn't worthy of headline news, especially with polling error margins of about 3%. The Media now is simply trying to maintain the illusion that, it is still a close race to hype up public interest.

This might be something that would work over at fox, but your readers aren't stupid CNN, give us a little more credit.

I only have a high school education, but that does not mean I am stupid! In my 61 years life has educated this woman so much more then any book learning ever could, so for the lessons of life that I have learned are just as valuable to me as a collage education is to the young people of today. I am a democrat by choice because I have see what the republicans have done to my much belove country. I am from Iowa and I will be voting for Obama/Bidden on nov 4th. Oh by the way I was and always will be a Clinton supporter, but I knew it ways time to move on and vote for Obama. Time too move toward the furture and look ahead but never forget the lessons of the past.

All the big bold talk from Republican citizens who couldn't keep their President Bush and McCain from building the largest federal government of all time.

As Bush encouraged and built the trillion dollar debt, mortgaged the future, had cronies run Katrina debacle, had crony friends get awful rich on the war that was built on a lie, Iraq.

I'm sorry for all of you who discriminates against color. one way or the other, the people you descriminate against had played a role or other in your life- a professor in the school you went, a doctor or a nurse at your sick bed, a mechanic when yyour car broke down, a plumber to repair your water system, a cab driver to take you to your destination, a farmer to help put food on your table -name it. Above all these color people had the same blood running their vain as yours.I'm happy you are not God and i wonder what you would tell OUR God on judgement day. No man is an island. A word is enough for the wise.

Where are the CNN/GAllup polls for all the battleground states? It's curious to me that for a news organization obsessed with polling that since Obama has taken a large lead in the national polls I can't seem to find them anywhere on your website nor on the news broadcasts with any regularity. I used to be able to check them almost daily up until about 2 weeks ago. What's the problem?

To all the Nick's in America, blacks are voting for who they believe to be the most viable Democratic candidate. If Barack Obama stepped on the scene like Jesse Jackson, this would be a race between Hillary Clinton and John McCain. But because he introduced himself as non-biased, poised, and educated with a forseeable plan, he has captured not just the black vote, but the white, latino, and asian votes as well. You see, there are some things that we all have in common; we all want a better economy, affordable healthcare, top of the line education system that's affordable, to become business owners, and career oriented people with good paying jobs, and a chance to go home and relax, pay bills without stressing, live in decent neighborhoods owning our own homes, and to raise our families and be financially secure without some idiot trying to drain all our savings. Barack, coming from his background, has a deeper understanding than the average "Joe Six Pack". Finally, a leader that is well-rounded. One that understands people on both sides of the fence. Smart enough to find the commonalities between us all and build a strategic plan to bridge us together and move this country foward. What a breath of fresh air. 'That Obama'/Biden '08

19,000 jobs lost in Ohio under Bush/McCain policy = Obama/Biden08

Has any one heard oo Senator's McCain's plans for our country? I haven't. Also, what's with all this racism? I can't stand racism. I am black if Hillary would have won I would have voted for her and I voted for Kerry. Barack is the best choice not just because he is black. he is the best choice because he has the best ideas and a better vision for our country. I truly he think he is a godsend. I am scared to death of the possibility of McCain and Plain winning. Mccain is going to continue the policies that brought on another great depression. I am really afraid of that.

Ohio voters, what will it take before you admit to yourselves that the Republicans have done nothing for you?

What have they done for you economically?

Ohio voters you need to please give the Democrats a chance.

If they fail after you give them a chance, then vote them out.

Take a chance on Barack Obama.

It would be in your own best interests.

McCain getting booed by his own; Palin getting booed loudly (not faintly like a cable news network reported). They booed for over a minute! That's a long time in boo years! Anyone who supported Clinton and is now supporting McCain did it for motives other than those that Hillary stands for, so there's no love lost there. A win for Sens. Obama/Biden will break the back of racism in this country once and for all! We might not have a perfect union, but those ties that used to tear us apart will be on notice. They will know that their divisive tactics won't work in 2012. God Bless America and Sens. Obama/Biden 08+!

cnn stop the censorship!! what happened to freedom of speech?? none of my comments can be found offensive so why do my comments never get posted?? because i dare to critize the media? because i dare to bring up subjects like sarah palin and her ties to the alaskan indepence party and her abuse of power, wich you and all in the media is trying to act like it never happened??

LOL...when this election's story is finally written, it will be all about how Obama forced McCain to spend every dime he could to win Ohio, which is not on my electoral map, 2) how McCain lost Pennsylvania because of Philly and its suburbs, and 3) how McCain's campaign misunderstood the concept of offense vs. defense. To concede Michigan (a possible takeaway) and fight to the death for Ohio and Indiana (which should be yours), and ignore potential takeaways that could've forced Obama to defend the Northeast and even California (yes, California, with its 2 term Republican governor. Remember the point isn't to win it but make your opponent have to work for it, like what's being done to McCain) will bring us victory! When McSame wake up and realizes he won Ohio, Indiana, and maybe even Florida, but lost Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Colorado, New Mexico, and Nevada, the differences between offense and defense will be clear. Welcome to the rope-a-dope lol....do your map, foolios!!

Wow, there must be a lot of religious radical wacko's in Ohio whose only source of news and information is the McCain/Palin Amazing Flip-Flop Circus tour.

Going from a 4-point lead to a 3-point lead is hardly a ground for any change.

I do wish that people can see through Sarah Palin's populist strategy and be disgusted by her nasty approach. There are too many examples of leaders and dictators in the world history that have got into power based on populist appeal and stirring up hatred and anger in the crowds, and then go on to ruin the people's lives.

Nick Shaw – As a black woman voter, every vote I have made in a Presidental level has been for a white man. Now that Obama is so near to being elected POTUS there is an issue with black folks voting for him? Race is only an issue because its Obama. Would you ask the same question if Bill Richardson, a Hispanic was the nominee and blacks were voting for him? Would ask the same question if Hilliary won the nomination and blacks were voting for her? The answer to both questions is 'No'. Besides McCain would have the same problem. McCain has shown poor judgement, poor intellect on the issues, and a willingness to make snap decisions not based on fact; as well as saying anything to get elected'. Why would anyone want McCain representing the US is beyond me.

And John McCain's poll numbers will continue to rise as more people realize he is the best person to lead this country out of its troubles...

Why should Rep. Lewis have to reinterpet his remarks – Lewis was right on the money when he compared McCain and Palin to Wallace!
McCain and Palin are spreading hate and racial devide, and people need to start speaking out about them.
Democrats need to step up to McCain and to Palin – McCain and Palin should not get away with their hate filled race baiting words and speeches.

McCain does not deserve a win in this election. I used admire him for his independent attitude towards many issues. But the guy seems to be nuts. He is running a nasty campaign, irritated, repeating the sayings and seems to be running out of ideas. Certainly this is not what I expected of him. On the other hand, Obama seems to have some good ideas, speaking calmly and not personally attacking McCain. Obama’s judgments are comparatively acceptable. I have been an independent so far in this election season and now deciding…