October 15, 2008
Posted: October 15th, 2008 12:03 PM ET

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Obama is making gains in several states President Bush won twice.
Obama is making gains in several states President Bush won twice.

HEMPSTEAD, New York (CNN) – As the two major party presidential candidates get ready to face off in person one last time, new polls in some crucial states that could decide the race for the White House suggest John McCain is having to defend himself in areas that once were reliably Republican.

A new CNN/Time Magazine/Opinion Research Corporation survey in Virginia released Wednesday indicates that Barack Obama holds a 10 point lead over McCain, 53 percent to 43 percent among likely voters. President Bush won Virginia by 9 points over Senator John Kerry in 2004 and the state hasn't voted for a Democrat in a presidential election since 1964.

"Obama is winning men and women in Virginia, and is doing well across the state east of the Blue Ridge Mountains," said CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.

It's a similar story in Colorado, a state that hasn't voted for a Democrat in the race for the White House in 16 years. The new poll indicates Senator Obama, D-Illinois, holds a 4 point edge over McCain, 51 percent to 47 percent.

And in Georgia, a state that President Bush won by 17 points over Kerry 4 years ago and that hasn't voted for the Democrats in a presidential contest in 16 years, the poll suggests a much narrower single digit lead for Senator McCain, R-Arizona, 53 percent to 45 percent.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Andy - Atlanta, GA   October 15th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Land has begun to slide!

Atlanta is 80% Blue. C'mon rest of Georgia!

Laura   October 15th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

FL Voter79 October 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

VOTE McCain/Palin!!!!!! The only sure thing running. Obama is just words, just speeches!! TOO MUCH RISK— TOO MUCH UNCERTAINTY in a time of great needed stability….!!!!

Are you spending to much on the sun??? What has Palin done other then give speech after speech where she shows how much she hates Blacks and any other person that is not WHITE?

She did say ' Obama does not see America the way YOU AND I see it ' ...... oh you mean the way the whites see it?

Alicia   October 15th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Oh if you become VP
oh its canada for me

OBAMA 08!!!!

Filipina - GA   October 15th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

I am in in GA I already voted for Obama.......You people start voting for Obama,,,let's do this in landslide.

Obama/Biden

P.S.............................Where is Jack Cafferty he is been gone for 3 weeks. I want him back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tony   October 15th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

WAKE UP MISSOURI AND VOTE WITH THE WINNING TEAM!

OBAMA / BIDEN !

Sean from Orlando   October 15th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Even CNN reporter Campbell Brown pointed out today that Obama really does not have a solid economic plan, Obama's plan sucks. She said that McCain's is better. But since Obama has no experience this is really not too shocking!

the other jd   October 15th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

I still have hopes that GA and IN will go blue. I pray that Republicans in both states will see that the current "Republican" party is not the historic Republican party. The historic Republican party stood for things, like state's rights and keeping government out of our personal lives. Not spying on us and socializing the banking system.

LIP   October 15th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

I would like to weigh in on the George movie. Everyone keeps saying that Obama does no negative campaigning. Why should he when he has all of "Bolllywood" doing it for him. Josh Brolin, starring as George and Josh is son of James Brolin, married to Barbara Streisland, to George haters. I could cite numerous more of these Negative examples were the space and the CNN censors not watching, but will not and just wanted to make a point. Look at the timing too...incredible, isn't it folks? The Democrats have pulled off all the gloves and are busy pointing their crooked little fingers.

James   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

I hope Obama wins and I am going to vote Democrat accross the board. Then we will spend the next four years tearring him and the congress down for everything. Just as you Dems did to Bush. Heck maybe we can make a mock movie of Obama in four years! Ha!

floydfix69   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

well isn't this a new look at what comes around when mccain is stealing idea from the the other one lol. just a fact where ,where you 26 years ago ,mccain when are country need a leader, I thought so 40 years ago and 20 ,rock the vote people. I'am 40 and I approve this message.

Darrell   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

This would be because he works on issues and ideas.McCain and Palin work on dividing, and telling America about what someone else other then Obama said or did.Obama wants to win for the people.McCain just wants to win at any cost to the public.It is pretty hard to watch and listen to a whole McCain or Palin speech because they are horrible in every way.Obama makes sense and lokks 100 times more Presidential and sounds 200 times more Presidential then McCain and Palin just looks like a grade nine student speaking to fans that would beleive her if she said the world was flat.I won't even go into what she sounds like.

Bruce   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

It is a FACT that Palin was not a member of the AIP, but her husband was until 2002, and it is a fact that she spoke at their convention and praised them for there work. The AIP is a hate organization! They hate all Americans, and they HATE JEWS. Palin "PALS around with these people. And Palin said that you have to look at the people that you hang around with to understand what they think. WELL I THINK AIP is not the kind of people I want in the white house.

Say NO to John McAilin and Sarah Pain   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Sarah Palin was put on the ticket to be that mouth-popping firecracker to energize their base, but when asked to REALLY show herself, her ideas, and answer the questions Americans want to know, she's like a little bunny rabbit caught in a bear trap.

America is tired of being treated like small children. The winks, the "betcha's", the Joe 6-packs; seriously, we don't need nursery rhymes or bedtime stories to understand what's going on in our country. Give it to us straight, give it to real, and answer the questions we want to know. She's all sweets and spices and no substance; pretty soon, America's gonna get a tooth ache and a tummy ache and after a while, we're gonna push away from the cupcakes and spicy food and start craving vegetables and laxatives...

RH   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

It's funny that whenever something damaging to your guy comes up it's the product of a vast media conspiracy. OR, if something that would be damaging to the other guy FAILS to come up, it's the product of a vast media conspiracy. You people are so incredibly juvenile. Of course media outlets are driven first and foremost by the bottom line, but the level of manipulation many of you accuse the media of employing is completely absurd. Those of you pointing these fingers are plainly attempting to defend and preserve your own personal truth as you have constructed it and to keep the world revolving around you. Grow up.

Bill   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

SG...No, the problems will not go away regardless of who's sitting in the Oval Office. Neither Obama nor McCain can fix want Cheney and Bush(Cheney was the president , you know) will be leaving them. Why anyone would want the job is beyond me but I'm thankful that some one is willing to do it.

Steve   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Lip, President Bush is part of the Republican Machine. He and McCain have worked together for decades. Their policies, up until a few weeks ago, were identical. President Bush is, well, the president.
Jesse Jackson is just a big mouthed parasite who has never held a real job, and who is generally not considered anyone to listen to by almost everyone, including a large part of the African American community. The only connection he and Obama have is the color of their skin. Following your logic, Limbaugh and McCain should be joined at the hip. Limbaugh is the white version of Jackson. A loud mouth with a small brain, all full of himself. Kind of like you.

President McCain   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

If I didn't know better, I'd be worried.

:-)

thomas   October 15th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

NEWSFLASH FOR JOHN MCCAIN AND SARAH PALIN... With John McCain's support and encouragement, the Bush administration has already raised taxes by spending more than $5,000,000,000,000. This debt must be paid for with taxes just like any other government expenditure. John McCain wants to keep rebuilding Iraq with tax dollars and seems to have difficulty understanding that even unnecessary wasteful wars financed by credit have to be paid for by the taxpayers.

j   October 15th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I hope the trend continues. McCain should not benefit from the type of negative campaigning he's engaging in, in addition to the distortions & outright lies from his campaign. He's going to continue the same failed economic strategies of the Bush administration, no matter how he packages it in a populist message. For someone with so much "experience", he sure has shown bad judgement.

Sean from Orlando   October 15th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

These polls do not mean a thing, I do not know one person who has actually taken a CNN poll so they hardly reflect the full vote of the people and are often wrong.

Herman In LA   October 15th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Good that the way it should be...

I'm losing money every day...

Let's go blue all over the place...

Independent voter   October 15th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

To make these polls count, we have to all go out and vote ASAP
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Papasan in Arizona   October 15th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Here in AZ he is making huge headway into RED country!
Not one McCain sign in the front yard, no bumpers stickers!
Less than 3 weeks to go, and Mccain won't carry his own state!

John   October 15th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Funny how no one ever mentions the margin of errors which are 3.5% meaning that the stats for Obama could be 3.5 points higher or lower, and the stats for McCain could be 3.5 points higher or lower.

Viceroy Regal - Seattle   October 15th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

The thing about polls is that the calls are made to land lines and not cell phones. Think about this.......the 2 biggest cell phone companies have over 125 million customers who haven't been polled, because they haven't figured out how to as of yet (privacy issues), not to mention the cell phone industry is dominated by 45 yrs and under with customers. So, my personal opinion is that this point spread is a lot wider for Obama than shown in the polls...CNN needs to figure out how to factor in these numbers as well. It will all be revealed in the end. I know because I work for one of the those cell phone companies!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Tired of Conservative Whining   October 15th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Obabalism...

Stop whining. You're losing the election because your administration has made a mess of things for eight years, your candidate can't present himself as anything other than a crouch with no new ideas, he made the most cynical vp selection in modern history and it's backfiring, and finally....he offers nothing constructive, rather spends his time and money on baseless attacks. You'll find your version of "unbiased" journalism on FOX.

JJ   October 15th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

If we "distance ourselves" from people who have difffering opinions we are no longer a democracy. Instead, isn't it better to just try to win them over to your point of view, or be won over to theirs by intelligent interaction? Blustering, and phony outrage is not the way. I believe the person who loses their temper in a debate loses the debate. Remember the Tortoise and the Hare? Slow and steady wins the day.

James from Kansas City   October 15th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Just learned Barack is heading to KC Saturday. He's gonna turn Missouri blue, too.

Susan   October 15th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

This is so exciting! Now everyone must just get out and vote!

jeff in MA   October 15th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Yay, the country is waking up after 8 years of poor, thoughtless leadership. Obama has what it takes to be a great president and the country needs somebody of his nature. The pendalum has swung to the right too long, we need to balance things out, and Obama will do just that.

Adam   October 15th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

May god retire McBush so that our economy would go back up. If McBush accidentally elected for four more year, May god temporarily send me over to Chavez's Palace, where I can hear him whining about McSame.

Matt   October 15th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

To FL Voter 79:

I certainly agree. McCain CERTAINLY voted 90% or so with Bush. Ergo, a vote for McCain is CERTAIN to continue the course we're on.

I'll take my chances with That One.

Micky   October 15th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Go Big Blue....I am a first time voter and i want my vote to count for Obama.

Lu from Houston, TX   October 15th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Texas needs some enlightenment too!

Obama Voter in GA   October 15th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I've already cast my Absentee Vote for our future president, Barack Obama. Georgians, make sure everyone who is eligible to vote – actually cast their vote from now and up to Nov 4th. We can do this, Yes We Can!!

Times "Man of The Year"   October 15th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

If Barack Obama is not Times "Man of the Year", I don't know who is. If John McCain wins, and I hope he doesn't, Barack should still be the "Man of the Year". McCain ran a horrible campaign, and Barack did not.

The O Team ran a great campaign and I have enjoyed every second. Even when things were looking bleak, Barack came out on top.

Go Barack, you are doing a great job, and you should be Times "Man of the Year".

Obama/Biden 08

Charles Obrien - CT   October 15th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

When you are BLUE you are in for a long cold time. You are Blue ( cold) when you are dead. If you think things are bad now, just wait until you are taxed so the wealth can be spread around. The only way out is if you are VERY RICH. The very rich are above suffering. Your vote will tell. Red is the HOT color. It will give you the warmth you are accustomed to. Those that work will get to keep their rewards. and offer some help to those less fortunate. VOTING "BLUE" is not the answer. Look, Listen and VOTE wisely. Some change is good, SOME changes are NOT. Vote for the changes you think you will like living with !

Shane   October 15th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I wouldn't be so sure that Obama is going to win by a landslide, I don't remember CNN or any of the networks polling "every single American". Wait and see before you jump to conclusions, the media bias is strong for Obama, we will see if they have won him the election. After all, that was their goal. Then we he gets elected, we will see how man promises he keeps.

hometowndemocrat   October 15th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Right on North Dakota!!!!

Chelle in Fla   October 15th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

let it also be stated that Jesse Jackson who claimes to suport Obama, is also very jealous of him! Jesse needs to sit his tail somewhere, he is sooo off!

Kim   October 15th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I agree with Ian and anyone else who says it....TIMMONS?!?!

I am a CNN junkie, but heard about Timmons on an independent radio podcast. Where are you CNN??

Ted   October 15th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

This race is over!

facts are facts   October 15th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

The facts are most intelligent and respectable Republicans are abandoning ship and supporting Obama. The trolls on these blogs are paid supporters of the GOP the same as they paid college students to protest.

Anyone with a basic knowledge of what is going on in these elections could not with any consceince vote for the Palin/McCain ticket. How can you support ignorance and irrational behaviour over calm and intelligent?

Dave In SE MA   October 15th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

C'mon Georgia! We'd love to have you on the Blue Side! Show the country that the Civil War is over and that you guys stand for science, reason, and progress! Just say no to right-wing crazies like Palin! You guys are better than that!

Jeanette   October 15th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Close dosen't count – and if you want Senator Obama elected you better get everyone to the polls on election day. The republicans are resorting to dirty tricks to mar this election before the voting has even begun. And I fully believe McCain is behind the Acorn mess.

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

"Purple Haze in my brain!
Lately things just don't seem the same..."

Maybe it's the economy.
Maybe it's the death of fascism in America.
Maybe it's hope for a better tomorrow....

California Voter   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Obama has said and will say whatever he needs to in order to win this election. Look what happened to Rev. Wright who was his surrogate father . . . under the truck he went when he became a liability. Obama promised to use federal funding for his campaign until that became a liability. Is there a pattern here? Be careful about what Obama is promising the voters because you know he will CHANGE.

Jeff, North Dakota   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

North Dakota is going blue, and not just because of the temperature.

Laura   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Why isn't CNN reporting on Timmons, one of McCain's top aides that has been proven to have helped lobbyist working for Saddam Huessein?
Is this true? Did McCain's aide woeked as a lobbyist for Saddam Huessein? And if this is true why hasn't CNN reported on it?

I have the same question!!!

Anonymous   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Sarah Palin has kept him in the race so far. You get more publicity and more talking from Palin than from Mc Cain. It scared me to death just imagining Palin taking over the presidential role if Mc Cain dies. Obama and Biden are definitely more than ready to lead.Palin is just right down annoying with her "gosh darn" and "Joe six pack". Putting her in office is like taking a store manager and making him into a corporate CEO. This makes no buisness sense, as it does not make any political and leadership sense in putting her as vice president.

Anoma - CANADA   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

LETS MAKE AMERICA BLUE!!!! for tranquility and prosperity of the World as a whole!!!!

Linda, Michigan   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

McCain has nothing concreate to debate about. He's a total disgrace.

Jesse wants to feel important, but he has no part in Obama's policy. Whatever Jesse says, doesn't mean anything to me.

Michigan GO BLUE!!!

SoCal   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

When CNN and other MSM will start providing real "information" rather than each and every distraction McCain/Palin throw in the campaign?

McCain/Palin talk about ACORN as "voter fraud". I've seen many reports from CNN and each of them fails to report the fact as they are.
If the name on a Voter Registration Form reads "Mickey Mouse" it's rather difficult to think that anyon will ever be able to use that registration to cast a ballot and commit "Voter Fraud".

The whole ACORN is about "Voter Registration Fraud", not "Voter Fraud" as McCain/Palin are saying. And ACORN was actually the victim of the fraud: as they pay their workers based on the number of registrations they complete, it's clear that some of those workers simply generated a bunch of bogus registrations forms, with bogus names and information (with no effect whatsoever on any actual vote!).

McCain/Palin are just using this story to attack Obama, create yet again some kind of distraction (so they don't have to talk about the economy), and forcing official to watch suspiciously each and every new registration form (which may actually result in the suppression of some legitimate voter registration form).

It's time CNN and the media tell the story for what it is.

TJ   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

You know, this political season has been the most exciting in the last 12 years. That was the first time I took advantage of my right to vote, and proudly cast my vote for Clinton. Now, my hair is grayer, I have two major illnesses that I deal with on a daily basis, and for the first time in a long time, I have hope. Hope for a better tomorrow. In all my years, I never dreamed I would ever see an African American candidate captivate the country and the world as Obama is doing right now. I can't tell if it's due to Obama's greatness as a candidate or McBush's ineptitude. I wanted McBush to tell me anything that wojuld give me a reason to vote for him. He did not. Caribou Barbie doesn't impress me that much, either. Obama has personally inspired me to see just how far I can go, illness or not. Regardless of the outcome, Obama's campaign has made a believer out of me.

Just Me In WV   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Just signed up to do some volunteering for Sen Obama's campaign here in Charleston WV...boy are the folks hyped up! And to borrow a signature:

AMERICA 08

Brian NYC   October 15th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Wow.. someone really said ACORN is helping him out. I'm not starting to see the Rebulicans are easily swayed with ignorance. It's a shame. I know some people are more ignorant than others but wow.. Its not even a fine line. Its not ACORN its the American people wanting something better for themselves and realizing Obama is the man to do it. Let Palin keep bashing into your heads the uncertainty when she herself bring up many questions and can't even defend her own position.

KofTX   October 15th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Only a few more weeks to go....

Obama/Biden '08

david Armendale, SF, CA   October 15th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Jesse Jackson can be a real moron sometimes. Obama said what he had to say about Jackson not speaking for his campaign. Time to move on.

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   October 15th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

@ JOE KILOZ:

I know that the far-right does not listen. You people, only listen to the AM radio-lie-and-fear-mongers. Here are the facts:

1. Ayers: Ayers & Sen. Obama met while serving on the board of the ANNENBERG foundation for EDUCATION. THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION IS WALTER ANNENBERG a REPUBLICAN. ALONG with Ayers and Sen. Obama MANY REPUBLICANS!

2. Mr. Ayers, was not found GUILTY OF ANYTHING, was NOT prosecuted!

3. Ayers had a COFFEE for Sen. Obama at his house to introduce him to other Chicago politicians and citizens.

THAT'S HARDLY ILLEGAL! THAT'S HARDLY 'PALLING AROUND WITH TERRORIST" AS PALIN & MCCAIN & OTHER HATE-MONGERS HAVE SAID.

ALL THE FAR-RIGHT PEOPLE ON THESE BLOGS ACCUSING AND SLANDERING SEN. OBAMA HAVE TO DO IS GO TO:

FAQCHECK.ORG TO READ THE TRUTH FOR THEMSELVES.

Doug   October 15th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Hey LIP...
Just remember that the Keating Four are joined at McCain's other hip...making it the Keating 5. But this is not an election about charactor . It's about the economy .. ...Advantage Obama. It is also about cool under fire...and in this election....advantage Obama. The war...advantage Obama...health care...advantage Obama....alternative energy...advantage Obama. Vice presidential candidates....HUGE advantage ...Obama. 2nd place beauty contest winners...advantage McCain.

DJ VA   October 15th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I am glad to see the poll numbers consider that they called me for this poll and I helped show my support for Obama. It isnt over yet and we need to get out and vote. Remember you can early vote as well!

al in memphis   October 15th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Keep going door to door until you message is clear. People are tired of the same old politics and only hearing from politicans when it election time.
On the night of Nov 4th, I still want to see Obama going door to door.

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 15th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I would like to take this time to reiterate the fact that YOUR POLLS MEAN NOTHING! It is not an accurate reflection of the amount of support that I see that my candidate has.
Even though I do enjoy hearing good news about my candidate I realize, just as every other supporter of Obama realizes, WE MUST NOT BECOME COMPLACENT OR COMFORTABLE.
WE HAVE NOT WON, YET!
We must continue our work in what ever role we find ourselves playing in this campaign. It's personal campaign. Do you believe?
I DO!

BTW, I love my fellow supporters, y'all give me hope for the future!

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA
THAT 1 '08

Blue Power   October 15th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Go big and go BLUE baby!!!!!

Obama/Biden 08

CR in WI   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Truth over fear
BO08

Gayle   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I could not put this on the Jesse Jackson story so I will leave it here. Jesse take your tried but back home and sit down. Your jealousy is showing. Like mama use to say if you have nothing nice to say say nothing at all. Go Home

I am so excited early voting in Texas starts on the 20th. Lets go Texas and try to turn the state BLUE.

Independent Joe   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

The most concerning thing about Obama being President is that he’ll also have a Democratic Congress. This will basically give the three of them unlimited legislative authority. Why doesn’t McCain ever mention this issue? It didn’t work well when Bush had a Republican congress either. It seems to me that McCain could win over a ton of voters that are on the fence by shooting down the premise of one party government and support the idea of a divided government which forces people to come together.

Linda   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Where is Cafferty ????

We miss him.

Gordon   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

How can Obama lose with 15% of his support coming from Black voters who are voting for him because of "History" and "His color" verse what the real issues are. America is a lost country of Racists. Black against White.

We haven't moved forward, we are regressing. All this Brothers and Sisters gargan is garbage.

Vote on the issues NOT on a mans Color

Red, White & Blue Power   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

To All Minorities,

I'm an African American who would like to ask for your help in supporting Barack Obama. We have a great country, and we need the best brain power in the White House. The package does not matter, but the brains matter. This country will open it's doors to the best and the brightest in America, and it doesn't matter if you're black, brown, white, yellow, orange, blue or green. Just vote smart.

Barack's family tree is a rainbow, and he will not only stand for you, but all of America.

Obama/Biden 08

Branden houston   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

No Way No How No McCain! Obama 08!

Obama in GA!

Bill   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Jackson is a has been.Hed is no longer relivent on the national scene.I'm sure it really got to him that Obama received the nomination on his first try...

Steve - Marietta, OH   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

WHAT "Liberal media"?? Get the facts straight!!

haimi   October 15th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Lets do whats good for Americal in this trying time. Pick the candidate with a policy that better serves the country.

TexicoFromMexico   October 15th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Wonder when Palin is going to allow some interviews with REAL reporters? Everyone else has....but not her! I want to see more of her UNSCRIPTED knowledge on ALL the issues! Why don't you republicans answer for her? All she can do is run around shooting off her mouth at these white trash redneck rallies and nothing else. Lets see her take on the problems of the world! I want to hear some more "Putin rears his ugly head" comments! If anyone votes for that ticket you are a moron plain and simple! I dont care what party you are from, blame McCain for this gaggle.

barbara   October 15th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I'm seeing more and more blue!! Bravo for Virginia. Come on Ohio follow the lead!!

JimB   October 15th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

So...what is this "heat" Obama is supposedly taking from the "Jackson comment"?? CNN, on your front page, you have a Ticker link that says "Obama taking heat for Jackson comment", which when clicked leads to this story.

PA voter   October 15th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

McCain is behind in the polls? Well then, cry "voter fraud"! (It's not voter fraud if there are no votes being made and accepted by the election officials.)

Republican party's only hope is winning with lies.

Where are more stories about Sarah Palin's abuse of power? This is a complete Rove tactic. Do something wrong and point the finger at someone else. Distractions distraction distractions.

WE ARE NOT FOOLS SO STOP TREATING US LIKE WE'RE FOOLS

tulsa   October 15th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

What is swaying many of my friends is the response of the candidates at their rallies.

When people boo Obama's name at McCain or Palin rallies, the candidates smile.

When the crowd at an Obama rally boo, he says "No, we don't need that, we need to vote!"

THAT is what I want out of our leaders. Not just good ideas, but MANNERS.

Bruce   October 15th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

All the NEGITIVE things said abut McCain and Palin have been brought upon themselves. They are the ones that LIE and distort so they have to wear the shame they bring to their party. The only people that now support cCain and Palin are the same people that think Bush is doing a GREAT JOB.

We are ALL "That One"   October 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

GO Georgia!
im trying to turn my State BLUE this year.

It could be possible. I see more Obama-Biden supporters this election unlike previous elections when I saw almost ALL supporters for BUSH (ugggh).

Andrew from FL   October 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

If anything, CNN is being too nice to McCain, not Obama... McCain is running the worst and most mean-spirited campaign in history.

Matt   October 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

SORRY REPS: THE FACTS ARE NOT BIASED, THEY JUST DON'T SUPPORT YOUR POSITIONS. REPORTING FACTS DOES NOT MAKE THE MEDIA BIASED, NOR DOES A FAILURE TO EQUIVOCATE AS IF UNSUPPORTABLE POSITIONS DESERVE EQUAL CONSIDERATION TO SUPPORTABLE POSITIONS.

jj240   October 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

It once was said by a man of integrity "judge not a man by the color of his skin, but by the contents of his character." and I think that most American's of all races and ethnicities need to keep that in mind during this election.... In this case deep down we know who is the right man for the job, but don't want to open our eyes... I believe that we should have a first black president, would be a great day for America, as well as a female president... Land of the free... But looking at O's track record and the people he has surrounded himself with speaks for itself.. Mc Cain/ Palin 08 so help us God

KNIGHT-7579   October 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

There is a huge silent majority out there waiting to be heard on November 4. That silent majority, just like in 1968 and 1980, will not see their country turned over to ultra-liberals who believe in "from those according to their ability to those according to there need" which for the uninformed comes from Karl Marx and is echoed in the polices of one Barrack Hussein Obama.

ready for change   October 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

OBAMA STANDS FOR " RED WHITE & BLUE" VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN.

sarah   October 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

That's right! The people of this great nation will take this country back from the greedy top .01% and we will get ourselves BACK on track. These bigots at the Palin rallies are like the last, dying gasp of the gruesome monster in a sci-fi film, and I can't wait until the credits roll... :)

FL Voter79   October 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

McCain is not the one recanting a united jerusalem a day after speaking to the America-Israeli Summit back in June… McCain isn't the one with anti-Semetic connections. Last I heard the religious right wants to support Israel for the whole Revelation thing. But regardless of any agenda that you may think the story has, you can't ignore McCain represents 25 years of Congressional record certainty, Obama represents empty rhetoric without a record.

Vote for the certainty of McCan over the unknown black box (OBAMA) and no black box is not racist it's a saying to represent unknown… a black hole isn't racist, it's about a gravitational force that creates a space with heavy gravity— the unknown is OBAMA…

VOTE McCain/Palin!!!!!! The only sure thing running. Obama is just words, just speeches!! TOO MUCH RISK— TOO MUCH UNCERTAINTY in a time of great needed stability….!!!!

Joe Unger   October 15th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

As they say, it's the economy, stupid.
So what is this daydream that things will be so much better if Obama is elected president? Do you Obama supporters really think the financial crisis will be over? It's going to linger another two years or so and keep Obama from keeping his campaign promises of spending more money. Of course, he'll blame Bush.
When will Obama do about Social Security and Medicare? Do you Obama supporters not even care?
It's time for Americans to make real sacrifice and realize you can't have everything (on credit). If Obama can't suggest more sacrifice than volunteer work and turning off your lights, then either he is not going to be up to the job of fixing America or, just as likely, he is telling people what they want to hear in order to get their vote.
Do you Obama supporters even care that Obama voted for the fence along the Mexican border?

republicans hate america   October 15th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Thats because there is nothing negative to say about Obama unless you make it up like McCain and Palin do.

Gerald in Georgia   October 15th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I can say that Obama has far greater support in Georgia than the polls might suggest. We still have to get everyone out to vote. Early voting is helping but there is a movement towrds Obama among Whites as well as Blacks, Asians and Hispanics. Come on Georgia! Let's make this state neither blue or red but AMERICAN AGAIN!!

Obama/ Biden 08
Vote! Vote! Vote!

Ali   October 15th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

ET, how could ACORN be helping him out????? ACORN is being accused of voter fraud for submitting fictious voter registrations. How exactly would that have any impact on polls of likley voters who happen to be chosen and are home to answer the phone?

Terry, Dallas Texas   October 15th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Oh how I love the right wingers who continue to insist that Obama and his "ties" to certain people will end in defeat for him. You sound just like Rove in the 2006 mid-terms who stated to a reporter that "you have your math and I have the math". 3 days later the democratic landslide hit and he was stuck wondering what happened.

Bruce   October 15th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

More people have stopped listing to McCain LIES and now see that Obama has a plan to help them now.

Marsha (Atlanta)   October 15th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Turn Georgia BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sg   October 15th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

That's OK folks – Everything will be fixed once Obama is in the White House. All our problems will vanish! I can't wait.

Matt   October 15th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

We're seeing the proof everyday folks: Obama does not have to cross the aisle....THEY COME TO HIM.

Crazy, right? The nerve of some people wish for a well-informed, highly educated, calm, centered, capable POTUS. How dare they vote across party lines based on good judgment and reason!

FL Voter79   October 15th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

A low for republicans? WHAT ARE YOU PEOPLE ON???

McCain is not the one recanting a united jerusalem a day after speaking to the America-Israeli Summit back in June... McCain isn't the one with anti-Semetic connections. Last I heard the religious right wants to support Israel for the whole Revelation thing. But regardless of any agenda that you may think the story has, you can't ignore McCain represents 25 years of Congressional record certainty, Obama represents empty rhetoric without a record.

Vote for the certainty of McCan over the unknown black box (OBAMA) and no black box is not racist it's a saying to represent unknown... a black hole isn't racist, it's about a gravitational force that creates a space with heavy gravity- the unknown is OBAMA...

VOTE McCain/Palin!!!!!! The only sure thing running. Obama is just words, just speeches!! TOO MUCH RISK- TOO MUCH UNCERTAINTY in a time of great needed stability....!!!!

Trent   October 15th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Jesse Jackson is the old...just like McCain....out with the old...in with the new!!!

Susan   October 15th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Ian is right.
I read that confirmed connection.

N.S of Huntsville, Al   October 15th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

TO LIP YOU SAID" October 15th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

He ought to take heat for anything Jesse says. After all, if Bush and McCain are joined at the hip for whatever, then Obama and Jesse are likewise joined at the hip. Must be getting kind of crowded though what with Rev. Wright and Ayers vying for the other hip.

We don't care what you throw out about Wright or Jesse Jackson, Jesse Jackson is not part of the Obama campagin your grabing at straws. Wright is and idiot who cares. GEORGE W. BUSH IS THE PRESIDENT REPBUBLICAN WITH A 10 TRILLION DEBT. DO YOU SEE WHY MCCAIN IS JOINED AT THE HIP? Jesse Jackson didn't even get on stage at the democratic convention. Bush sure did address the Republican party for McCain. Bush's wife endorsed that dumm nut Pailn. Come on you sound crazy saying that Obama should take heat. So is McCain taking heat for a VP that has an ABUSE OF POWER? For his VP that was part of the AIP. There is just so much. Just relax and LIPits not too late to vote for Obama just DO IT

Justin, ny   October 15th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

If obama wins ONE of the following states he will be president – colorado, virginia, north carolina, ohio, florida, missouri. so far he's leading in all but mizz.

sounds like PRESIDENT OBAMA to me!

obama/biden 08!!!

Go Hillary and Obama   October 15th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

John McCain is too erratic. Time for him to retire. Sarah Palin doesn't have the broad experience, education and insight required of a leader of a global power in today's world. Journalism degree does not cut it. Go back to Kansas, honey. You are pretty and spunky but you need some schoolin' before you can play with the big boys.

That one is Karl Marxs friend too   October 15th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Obviously people are not looking at the issues. Left is left, Right is Right. Both are stark.

and to Ian in Mn Read your history book.

From the nations security archives:
U.S. DOCUMENTS SHOW EMBRACE OF SADDAM HUSSEIN IN EARLY 1980's.

Stupid but true. Another mistake made. Another reason that foreign policy should be looked at closely, and another reason Obama is not the right man.

Research   October 15th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

To attach Jesse Jackson's comments to Obama is a ludicrous as attaching McCain to Jerry Falwell's comments regarding the attacks on Sept. 11.

joann   October 15th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

It's pathetic to see all the republicans become traitors and go for Obama who we don't even know and who will raise all your taxes along with Pelosi, and Barney Frank. He is going to put the White House on Ebay to pay for everything he wants to give and you all believe him. Wow wake up people – we can't "afford" Obama.

Gerry   October 15th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

All polls take are projected low for Obama support, since they cannot reach 50% of voters under 30 who have no land line. I expect all polls are off by 2%-3% in Obama's favor. Obama will win in a landslide, providing voters vote.

Lee from FL   October 15th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

while mccain is busy smearing obama's character,the Illinois senator is busy steal republican states.

D&D   October 15th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Remember to VOTE, and tell to yourself that YOUR VOTE count for Obama/Biden, YOUR VOTE can make a difference!

tulsa   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

joe kiloz

Perhaps you could take a typing lesson. Maybe look into FactCheck to see how WRONG you are.

Thank God the people of America aren't falling for the bull$&!t the McCain campaign is putting out there.

Senator Obama, keep on track, answer the questions Mr. Schieffer asks directly, and be yourself. You are the man this country needs.

Obama/Biden 08

RW   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Come on Georgians; step uop and use your brains, vote BO. I live here and this economy sucks! You can't seriously let you race views dominate now. White ain't right ..right is right!!!

Kristen Atl   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I'm in GA. i have faith that we can turn GA blue! its going to be tough as there are still a lot of bigoted people here in GA.i am originally from CA and the difference in race tolerance is very distinctive. Even in the Atlanta metro area.
However in the last 8 years i have been here.i have say some changes. I even see Obama signs in the yard of an estate across from the Governors Mansion! change is coming.

Obama represents all Americans!

obama 08

Susan, California   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Jackson is and has always been a loose cannon. He has accomplished many things by his attention grabbing, off-the-wall statements. It's what he does...but he is not part of Obama's campaign, and he has said things in the past that have not been accurate having to do with Obama.

laura   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

CNN gives you 2 seconds to post before they close, GEEZ. Just like fox news.

Obama already made a statement about Jesse has been Jackson. Everyone knows that Obama will protect Isarel, but can we take care of our country first please for once?!!!

Jesse jackson and Al Sharpton are one of those whackos who use race for everything.

Video Guy   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

FYI North Dakota which CNN is showing as a Red State is now Polling with Obama ahead by 2 points.

Right   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Of course African-Americans are getting out to vote. There party leaders are going to the extreme with registering non existant, politically incorrect, homeless, pets as well as dead people in order to get there man Obama elected. And his man Jesse calls himself a Reverand? Give me a break but not sure what bible Jesse is reading. The Israels are the chosen people folks like it or even if you think you just fell out of the sky and was not conceived by nature.

Nia Hussein- Phoenix, AZ   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I certainly hope Obama wins

Gary   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Comm'on CNN, you just forced 10 minutes of Palin on us and yesterday Blitzer cut Biden off at 45 seconds, although we shouldn't complain, every time Palin opens her mouth, the polls go up fo Obama. You go girl, you betcha!

Suem   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

The news gives us the Poll report and are saying that they wander if the polls are true because some whites might be saying they will vote for Obama that Black doesn't matter and then not vote for him on election day because he is black............well reverse that maybe a lot of republicans are saying their going to vote for McCain because they don't want to look like they are abandoning their party but come election day they will vote Obama........because the signs in the yards in our area of town that has always been Republican has more Obama yard signs than I have ever seen in 37 years.

Barb Mpls   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Where is Cafferty????

We are ALL "That One"   October 15th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Go Obama! Unite this Nation as ONE!

One Car
One House
One Wife
One People
One President
ONE Nation!

Obamalism   October 15th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

People are being blinded by the media in the election.

The majority of negative things said about McCain and especially Palin are coming from the media and numerous liberal sources. This releaves Obama of the need to be overtly negative with his campaign.

However, Obama is receiving almost NO negative coverage from the media except that which comes from McCain or the few conservative sources.

This gives the impression that ALL negatives are coming from McCain and therefor Obama can sit back and claim McCain is running a nasty campaign all the while the media is doing the same for him.

Liberal jounalism is killing this country by making it impossible for the average American to form a true opinion from biased media coverage.

CNN's debate coverage team is especially appaling. At least MSNBC doesn't hide its bias, they wear it right on there sleeves. CNN had a reputation of respective reporting...but that is quickly fading.

Ratings > unbiased journalism

AP in PA   October 15th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

To NS from Huntsville – THANK YOU!!! for saying what so few will say... similar to suggesting I would vote for Palin only because she's a female... insulting and ridiculous!

mary ca   October 15th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Why the medias are not talking about the relation of McCain with the lobbyist of sadam hussein. The guy who prepare his transition to the wh, no way no how no McCain

johnrj08   October 15th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

As voters get closer to their decision on November 4th, I'm sure that many more will be changing their colors because they will have to face up to whether or not they want a president who believes mankind walked side-by-side with dinosaurs and that Jesus Christ's Second Coming will occur in her lifetime. Tthey will have to decide between a thinking, pragmatic candidate and a candidate who chose a running mate who is grossly unfit for the office she covets. If John McCain is as unhealthy as he looks, Sarah Palin has an excellent chance of finishing out his term. Think about it. Then vote.

Corey Berger   October 15th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

He hasn't pulled out of Georgia. We're still going strong here!

Internals on the polls please CNN.

anthony hicks   October 15th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I was reading the comments left by other people, and can across this one:
October 15th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Why isn't CNN reporting on Timmons, one of McCain's top aides that has been proven to have helped lobbyist working for Saddam Huessein?
Is this true? Did McCain's aide woeked as a lobbyist for Saddam Huessein? And if this is true why hasn't CNN reported on it?
Anthony

Connie   October 15th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I would also like it if CNN and all the other new outlets would report the aide of John McSenile, Timmons that lobbied for Saddam Hussein. Is this McSenile's Wm Ayers ?As for Jackson he will say anything to stay in the news , just another washed up want-to-be. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Connie from Indiana

Gene   October 15th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

That's because McCain, in his senility, thinks he's running against Jesse Jackson now :)

Obama 08: white, female, 60 yr old supporter   October 15th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Both Jesse Jackson and John McCain are twentieth century thinkers; time for Obama and his excellent team that have a twenty-first century view; it will be the youth vote that will seal the deal in this election!!

Nothing Palin says should be reported until she sits down for an honest, thorough interview to explain and support what she is spewing on the campaign trail.

Bruce   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

McCain has told so many lies and only brings hate and fear. Palin is guilty of abuse of power and "Pals around with the AIP an hate organization that hates America so much it wants to form an indpendant country. Is That what you want in the White House?

STOP THE HATE   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

NS from Huntsville AL:
Well Said. Exactly on point.

Chris   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I'm tired of people characterizing Colorado as a red state. Yes, we went for Dole in '96 and W. twice, but we have a Democratic Governor, Democratic majorities in both state houses, a 4-3 majority Democratic congressional delegation and 1 Democratic US senator (about to be 2). If we get out and vote, we will deliver Colorado for Obama and hopefully shed the mantle of Red State at last!

Sharon from Dumfries Virginia   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Jesse Jackson is talking stupid for attention as usual. You know he is an old man.

Jack from MI   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I would personally like to thank the hate-filled Sarah Palin for this Obama landslide victory! We couldn't have done it without you!!!

McCain is TOAST!   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

You say making gains in red states huh?

No wonder Cheney needed a shock to the heart. There will be no place to hide for his sins. Not even Red states will take him back.

Cheney should start filling out his application for a home mortgage on Mars.

Betty   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

LIP – McCain voted 90% of the time with Bush and then tries to tell us he's a "maverick". He has based practically his whole campaign on being a "maverick". Go ahead and respond by saying that Obama voted 97% with the democrats – that is true, but Obama has not told us he's a "maverick" who will "go against his own party" like McCain has. So that argument fails. As for any comparison of McCain and Bush to Obama and Jackson, well, Jackson isn't an elected official so that argument also fails.

Obama/Biden '08

Obama for President   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Come on, Georgia!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Susan   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

ALL:

PLEASE VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE OF YOUR CHOICE.

blogging won't help; voting would.

Festus, Montana   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Why hasn't anyone polled Montana? Montana is Obama country.
Palin's weeds won't tumble in Montana. We're all educated out here.

Obama / Biden 08.

Go Big Or Go Home   October 15th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

RED, WHITE & BLUE all over.

Go America, take your country back.

Go Big Or Go Home, Baby.

Obama/Biden 08

AP in PA   October 15th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

It all means nothing if we don't show up on election day! Let's get out and get the job done for Obama/Biden!

Felly   October 15th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Yes, we can! Obama is the real deal. Americans are waking up from 8 yrs of slumber. A 72 yr old washed up angry McCain and a 44 yr old beauty pageant cannot bring the change we desperately need.

Obama, 08

Dierdra, IN   October 15th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Jesse and Barack are not the same. Jesse Jackson is an activist, which means he has to "act up" in order to bring attention to the ills of America. Barack is a presidential politician which means he is a uniter who will bring this country together so that we can move forward to get this country back on track.

All black people are NOT the same.

Obama/Biden 08

Clinton Democrat for Obama   October 15th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

When will Sen. McCain be pulling out of these states to shore up Arizona and Alaska?

Lorna, NY   October 15th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

And if McCain brings up Ayers at the last debate, Obama's lead will get even bigger. People are not interested in smears, we want solutions to the issues facing this country.

Robert The Man   October 15th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

"Dewey defeats Truman!"

It's going to be such a victory when McCain sweeps the polls, and I can see it now the Dem's will be crying some junk about voter fraud or how the republicans somehow stole the election, and Democrats you don't even have yourselves to blame for this, or anyone who votes for Obama, you need to blame the media, these people have lead you in the wrong direction with just about the worst journalism I have ever seen. So remember this, when McCain wins, and he will win, don't get angry at the republicans, get angry at the media for unfair and biased reporting. I just think they are reporting wrong, and in the end it's going to hurt the Democrats rather than help them.

LAWill   October 15th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

I'm a Virginia native living in California. Way to go VA...let's make it a blue state permanently!! Dems from around the country are watching and hoping.

Dr. Vincent J. Petrosino   October 15th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

People for Obama! Please be certain that you vote! Especially our younger generation! This election is all about you! We do not want the Bradley Effect here! That is what the GOP is counting on along with the sense that young voters do not vote! COME OUT NOVEMBER 4TH RAIN, SHINE, SNOW OR SLEET. MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWN WITH YOUR FEET TOWARD THE VOTING BOOTH!

Franky   October 15th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

I gotta say, it'll be nice if he can take Mizzou. But if he can take either Colorado or Virginia or Florida or any other close one, I'll take it!!!

Val   October 15th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Obama can win even the state of Texas. Americans are finally waking up. Real Change the world needs. I so want Obama to win and let those African leaders learn from him and make Africa a better place.

S. Boatman   October 15th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Good News!

Noah   October 15th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Obama said on videotape yesterday that he wants to "spread the wealth around because it is a good thing to do." He is a Socialist and he cannot hide that fact any longer. Nobody is voting FOR Obama this year. He is one of the worst candidates ever in American history. People are voting AGAINST John McCain because they are so uninformed that they think he is George Bush's reinacarnate, when in fact they have been bitter rivals for years.

Bridget   October 15th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Obama supporters, like Coach Dean Smith and Governor Easley, are working hard here in North Carolina, to educate NC voters on the differences between McCain and Obama when it comes to issues that affect regular Americans. Our red NC is also going to go blue in November.

McSame   October 15th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

C'mon GEORGIA lets turn our state BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden '08

I have feeling that John McCain is in for a SHOCKER on Nov. 4th.

Greg in AR   October 15th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Voters are finally paying attention to the issues and their walltes.

The Republican Fear tactics ARE working this year....only it's fear for our economic future that has been placed in peril by the Bush administration and it's failed policies.

Muz   October 15th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I'm just counting the days until election day, since we already know what the outcome is going to be now.

Barb   October 15th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Where is Cafferty? Anyone know?

Karen- Bring on the Elections   October 15th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Obama has to stay focus and on course. McCain campaign is turning this election into an out and out war on American soil. They are trying to sway the voting process in Ohio, Jewish votes and now with Ayers story.. You name it, they have thrown everything but the kitchen sink at Obama but YET he still rise up. We the American people are praying for Obama. This election has taken on a whole new meaning of dirty politics. Change is what we need and change we will get.

Obama/Biden '08

ET from OMAHA   October 15th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

At this pace OBAMA will even win Texas. LOL
One message to the GOP: AMERICANS ARE NOT AS STUPID AS THEY ALWAYS THINK

spiveyivey   October 15th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

It's only a matter of time before CO turns even more toward Obama.

Watching Palin right now in NH. She is all over the place in her speech. She tried to pack 10s pounds of cr%p into a 5 pound bag. Sped through her speech like an amateur debater iin middle school. Strange...

bruno nana   October 15th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

yes we can
Obama/Biden 2008

abel sterling   October 15th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

i am so sorry MCcain i can see it already you a looser, real looser .

Hmmmm   October 15th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

This does not change my vote for Obama, but it's a legitimate concern. Jackson is yesterday's news and he's a weak proxy, but Obama must rein in such remarks if he going to be President. If he does radically change American policy vis-a-vis Israel, he has one term to do it in before the GOP will be back.

ines   October 15th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Georgia still looks low compared to the actual support on the ground for Obama. I think we'll see that the real numbers come Nov 4 will be much higher for him.

Bit   October 15th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Even Republicans don't won't to be reminded that they voted Bush/Cheney for 8 years. Most of them are ashamed of being called a Republican. Now they are trying to turn the page on the last 8 years by voting Democrat.

October Suprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brian Rich   October 15th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

This all looks very good with less than three weeks to go.

People just need to get out and vote for Obama! I voted yesterday because I'm going to be out of town on election day. It's so easy and it was so nice to just get it over with! Now I can focus on election night parties and I don't have to deal with the long lines and problems at the polls. Most states allow it, so just go vote! And vote Obama! Lets get this program going already!!!!

N.S of Huntsville, Al   October 15th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

African American setting the record straight.

I'm so tired of people saying why a black person is voting for Obama, know asked why blacks voted for Clinton we for thmost part tend to vote democrat. However I for one like Hillary and Bill Clinton, untill the primarys. You see we have a right to vote on someone based on their atributes, character, policies etc.. And I like Obamas policy, I don't like McCains. And most other blacks don't like McCains policy. If you want to seperate this by race thats your ignorance. The Bush adminstration didn't just hurt blacks, it hurt, whites, hispanics, asians, indians, and all other races. Most of all he destoyed the American dream that all people of every race fought for. So stop acting like blacks only vote for Obama because hes balck. No were voting for him because McCain isn't going to do anything for the underdogs. Its not just blacks that lost their homes, its not just blacks unemployeed, its Americans unemployeed uninsured, unable to go to college. I'm voting for the best person who is looking out for me and my children. End of subject if your white know one ask you why you will or will not vote for McCain. So stop asking blacks if their only voting for Obama because he's black!!
Go survey whites who are voting for McCain because he's white and then talk about that. Because black people don't care about this dumm crap, he is Democat and we don't want another Republican in office.

Lisa, MO   October 15th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Barack has to distance himself from Jesse a little bit more now that we are down to the wire. God bless you Jesse, but keep hope alive by keeping silent. This is a historical election and the stakes are extremely high.

-An African American who loves Jesse, but wants Barack to win.

Obama/Biden 08

Ian Minneapolis, MN   October 15th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Why isn't CNN reporting on Timmons, one of McCain's top aides that has been proven to have helped lobbyist working for Saddam Huessein? I'm not kidding it's true. CNN DO SOME REAL REPORTING! YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHATS NEWS AND WHATS NOT! YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHAT WE CAN AND CANNOT HEAR! COME ON PEOPLE!

Thanks Corporate new for helping the government control the people.
fascists.

Dueces

david (chicago)   October 15th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Things are looking good!

John, Austin TX   October 15th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I'm really disappointed that Obama pulled out of Georgia. He could have won that state if he had stayed. I think McCain will win Georgia; he has an eight point lead. But, Atlanta will definitely go blue!!

Ian Minneapolis, MN   October 15th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Why isn't CNN reporting on Timmons, one of McCain's top aides that has been proven to have helped lobbyist working for Saddam Huessein? I'm not kidding it's true. CNN DO SOME REAL REPORTING! YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHATS NEWS AND WHATS NOT! YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHAT WE CAN AND CANNOT HEAR!

Thanks Corporate new for helping the government control the people.
fascists.

Dueces

no fear   October 15th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I think people see something more than a "liberal" label or a "Democrat" label when it comes to Obama; that, and many, many people have been there and done that with Bush far too long to do it again with McCain and Palin.

Independent

JOE KILOZ   October 15th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

SO,,,,,,,,,,,,,LONG,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,AS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DOESN'T,,,,,DISPELL,

DOUBTS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ABOUT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,AYERS,,,,,,,,,,,,,WRIGHT,,,,,,,,,,,,,HE,,,,,,,,,,,,

IS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,IN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,QUICKSAND

Ian Minneapolis, MN   October 15th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Why isn't CNN reporting on Timmons, one of McCain's top aides that has been proven to have helped lobbyist working for Saddam Huessein? I'm not kidding it's true. CNN DO SOME REAL REPORTING! YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHATS NEWS AND WHATS NOT! YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHAT WE CAN AND CANNOT HEAR!

Thanks Corporate new for helping the government control the people.
fascists.

Dueces

Get real!   October 15th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Don't think so!

ET   October 15th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

ACORN is helping him out

Abby   October 15th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

The country will be a beautiful blue in November, Blue for prosperity and for peace.

America 08!

No McCain/No Pali/No Repubs   October 15th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

This is great news but ain't over yet....let's not be deceived, we need to stay on track and no matter what is being said from the republicans, all the lies and false information being thrown our way, we know that Obama is a good, decent man and we need to get out there and vote for him!

Let's go...BLUE ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES ON AMERICA. It is time for CHANGE!

republicans hate america   October 15th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

What ever you do people do not get complacent you need to show up and vote for Obama to win and make sure these Christian extremists stay where they belong in the minority and irrelevant

Cindy Nelson   October 15th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Obama is the whole package.
McCain and Palin are lies and more of the same.

It's as simple as that.

JD FROM NEW YORK   October 15th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

COME ON MY BROTHERS & SISTERS IN GEORGIA....LET'S MAKE GEORGIA A BLUE STATE!!!!!

Scott NYC Independent   October 15th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Finally we will have an intelligent, articulate and thoughtful president that can restore our global respect and natonal confidence.

Ralph   October 15th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

not winning me.

I see Russia from my HOUSE   October 15th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

YES WE CAN!! Come on Obama , come on America!! we need change!!!!! We need to stop outrageous attacks and focus on the economy. I jsut heard PEPSI is laying off 3,300 Employees.. Change is desperate needed...
GO OBAMA/ BIDEN

Helene   October 15th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

The end is near for McCain/Palin and it is poetic justice after their incitement to violence and their abject rhetoric.

LIP   October 15th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

He ought to take heat for anything Jesse says. After all, if Bush and McCain are joined at the hip for whatever, then Obama and Jesse are likewise joined at the hip. Must be getting kind of crowded though what with Rev. Wright and Ayers vying for the other hip.

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