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Electoral Map Update: A red state swings toward Obama

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Check out the latest CNN electoral map estimate.

(CNN) – For the first time in the election cycle, CNN’s Electoral Map estimates that Democrat Barack Obama has moved over the 270 electoral vote threshold needed to win the White House. The hotly contested state of Virginia moves from “tossup” to “lean Obama.” North Dakota moves from “safe McCain” to “lean McCain,” and New Jersey moves from “lean Obama” to “safe Obama.”

As a result, 13 electoral votes swing from the tossup column to the Obama column. Obama now leads McCain by 103 electoral votes, up from 90 when the CNN Electoral Map was last updated on October 7. CNN now estimates that if the presidential election were held today, Obama would win 277 electoral votes and John McCain 174. There are 87 electoral votes up for grabs. Again, 270 electoral votes are needed to win the White House.

Obama continues to make gains on the Electoral Map - and chip away at McCain's territory - thanks to results from states that typically support Republican presidential candidates.

Election Center: Check out CNN's latest electoral map

"Virginia hasn't gone Democratic in 44 years," noted CNN Senior Political Researcher Alan Silverleib. "But a number of polls - including our own - now show Obama up double digits there. And, as the map shows, if Obama holds that lead, it may be enough to put him into the White House. Conversely, McCain really can't afford to lose Virginia's 13 electoral votes. That state is a key part of the Republican electoral coalition."

The GOP ticket has spent much of the week stumping in traditionally red states where Obama seems poised for an unexpectedly strong showing, including Virginia and North Carolina. A new CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released earlier Wednesday showed Obama with a 10 point lead In Virginia.

Election Center: View the latest state polls

"Of course, it's important to remember that the CNN Electoral Map is a snapshot in time," said Silverleib. "We are not predicting an Obama win on Election Day. We still have twenty days to go, and that's an eternity in politics."

The CNN Electoral Map is based on analysis from the CNN Political Unit and takes into account a number of factors, including polling, state voting trends, ad spending patterns, candidate visits, and guidance from the campaigns, parties, and political strategists. The list will be updated regularly as the campaign develops over time.


Filed under: Candidate Barack Obama • John McCain
soundoff (574 Responses)
  1. JayInNewHampshire

    Every time Bush comes on TV the market tanks. Please go home to Texas and don't speak anymore your killing us!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:01 pm at 4:01 pm |
  2. Gene

    Yep... enough people are finally starting to realize that ideas and competence is more important than party affiliation.

    October 15, 2008 04:02 pm at 4:02 pm |
  3. mike in central va

    THAAAAAATS RIGHT!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:02 pm at 4:02 pm |
  4. Ed, Santa Fe, NM

    OBAMA-BIDEN '08

    CHANE WE WANT

    October 15, 2008 04:02 pm at 4:02 pm |
  5. Tim

    We will not take anything for granted. We will continue to hit the streets for Obama/Biden. This is not over by a long shot. I recommend that everyone that can, take a day of vacation on Nov 4th and provide transportation to the polls for those who don have transportation. Senator Obama, North Carolina is behind you all the way!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:02 pm at 4:02 pm |
  6. Kim, Charlotte, NC

    Yeah! Please remember to push Obama name on the ballot, and then vote straight Democrat.

    Yeah!

    October 15, 2008 04:03 pm at 4:03 pm |
  7. Ray from CA

    OBAMA 08

    October 15, 2008 04:03 pm at 4:03 pm |
  8. McCain is TOAST!

    Oh SNAP!

    It's time for McCain to perform another gimmick and suspend his campaign until Cheney recovers from his Frankenstein shock treatment.

    October 15, 2008 04:03 pm at 4:03 pm |
  9. Linda from Carrollton

    We need change and Obama provides that change. McCain took his slow time coming up with an economic plan. That just shows you he will do everything that Bush did. Palin can't take to anyone other than Fox so I'd rather have people I believe in.

    October 15, 2008 04:04 pm at 4:04 pm |
  10. Lisa

    Let's keep it up. Get out there every night you can and work to help Obama and Biden win this election. We can't stop working now. It is time for change and it is looking good right now, but we can't stop now. Talk to your neighbors, talk to your friends, talk to people in the grocery store, remind them that voting is the important thing not just saying they will but actually voting.

    Obama/Biden 08 YEAH!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:04 pm at 4:04 pm |
  11. Shari, NY

    Keep on swinging, Obama!

    By the way what’s going on? Nancy Reagan falls and suffers a fracture; Cheney’s has recurring heart problems; Jesse Jackson is suffering from verbal incontinence and turning green (with envy?), Trump makes a sort of ex post-facto statement regarding Bush; McCain – (poor man – I’ll let him be!). Yikes – the golden years are here without a 401K!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:04 pm at 4:04 pm |
  12. CapoCastillo

    I think the entire country, even the hardcore right, see McCain is totally defensive at this point. mcCain knows he has to take away some blue to win. Right now he's not even holding on to his Red. Maybe spending a week and a half on personal attacks wasn't such a good idea. Obama has run a truly 21st century campaign, and McCain is still coppying plays from Bush's 2004 playbook. It's pretty clear who represents the future, and who represents the past.

    October 15, 2008 04:04 pm at 4:04 pm |
  13. Loving the new map, and Jesse Jackson is an idiot.

    I think GA should become a toss up, it's neck and neck down here in early voting.

    October 15, 2008 04:04 pm at 4:04 pm |
  14. Pro

    People are tired of losing their money, while John McCain talks about giving more money to the wealthy and his good ole boy network!

    October 15, 2008 04:04 pm at 4:04 pm |
  15. Sebastian, Baton Rouge, LA

    Good news. Let's get the voting done and get this sorry Republican administration and their lackluster candidate out of the way for progress.

    October 15, 2008 04:04 pm at 4:04 pm |
  16. greenfish

    Nose to the grindstone until November 4th!!

    Obama/Biden '08

    October 15, 2008 04:05 pm at 4:05 pm |
  17. G

    I still think it is to early to call, but if this stands until Nov 4 than Obama should be really happy that he could win the presidency. Mccain just doesn't have the brains, leadership, or temperment to be president. He reacts to every situtation through impluse like a person buying something on sale and than later realizing they couldn't afford it anyways.

    October 15, 2008 04:05 pm at 4:05 pm |
  18. Vegas Barbie for Obama

    It's all over but the last aggressive attacks by the old curmudgeon McCain tonight. Can't WAIT to vote early next week for OBAMA/BIDEN and help Nevada turn blue, too!
    YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:05 pm at 4:05 pm |
  19. Annie, Atlanta

    I wonder if John McCain is going to clean up his act, and Sarah's hateful mouth, before this is over. Their campaign slogan should be "Put Country in Jeopardy" instead of "Country First." This has been ugly, and has me afraid for all of us. I already cast my vote for Obama, for hope, after just a couple of days of Sarah's hate rallies. All I can do now is pray for all of us – even the hateful ones (especially them).

    October 15, 2008 04:05 pm at 4:05 pm |
  20. Kim, Charlotte, NC

    Sarah Palin is enough to make anyone jump ship!

    October 15, 2008 04:05 pm at 4:05 pm |
  21. Hana

    singing the Blues...it will be wonderful if all reds turn blue..

    October 15, 2008 04:05 pm at 4:05 pm |
  22. G

    I still think it is to early to call, but if this stands until Nov 4 than Obama should be really happy that he could win the presidency. Mccain just doesn't have the brains, leadership, or temperment to be president. He reacts to every situtation through impluse like an implusive shopper buying something on sale and than later realizing they couldn't afford it anyways.

    October 15, 2008 04:05 pm at 4:05 pm |
  23. facts are facts

    There are two other polling web sites that now have Obama's electoral vote count just under 350 and just over 350 respectively.

    Most of the U.S. will be blue by November 4th as John McCain is turning out to be Barak Obama's best friend.

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  24. SENATUS POPOLUSQUE ROMANUS

    To McCLOWN: HASTA LA VISTA, BABY!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  25. Frank,MO

    YES-WE-CAN !! This is the great America ! Like Phoenix from the Ashes!

    That One '08

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  26. sara, az

    Why on earth do you guys still have Washington State as "leaning" Obama? I realize that it's up there in the corner and oh-so-hard to change your east coast focus but really...the western half of Washington is a blue as it can be and there aren't a whole lot of folks east of the Cascades that can balance liberal Seattle.

    Could you please update your map just a little to reflect current polls and historical patterns?

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  27. OBAMA SUPPORTER IN IOWA

    America is moving in the right direction. I'm so happy to see it and can't wait until the election becomes history.

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  28. obamacrat

    This trend will only continue after tonight's debate. The dow just lost another 600 points and McCain's going to talk about a Bill Ayers.

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  29. Lisa --

    Hurrah!

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  30. GeorgiaPeachforObama

    Georgia is starting to shift in Obama's direction as well.

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  31. Steve From Dallas

    God help us all.....

    His amnesty program to his giving taxes rebates to those that did not pay anything into the system... is going to KILL this already hurt economy.

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  32. Obama for President

    Hold em steady buddy until Nov. 5th!!!!

    Obama 08!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:06 pm at 4:06 pm |
  33. Ramen Dude

    The map hasn't been updated yet.

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  34. paul

    We can only hope that the polls are correct, yet the past reminds us to be optimistically cautious. And even MORE caution is needed with Exit Polls. As Researcher Alan Silverleib states: ..."that's an eternity in politics." and it holds true even in the final hours of voting.

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  35. No More Mistakes

    haha...this race is just about OVER!!

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  36. EBJ in metro Houston

    man too bad we can't in my state Texas the REDDEST of red states in the union go that way. I mean this is the state that brought us not one but TWO President Bushs. If you ever check demographics it's usually areas where you have people with less formal or advanced education that go red and outside of the metroplex and Austin there's too many of that kind in the lone star state. But I do notice more Obama/Biden signs down here and not just in African-American areas either.

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  37. Pro

    Only five percent are wealthy in the U.S. while the rest of us are losing everything John McCain and Scary Palin talk about garbage that will not help the majority of Americans.

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  38. Reese from NC

    Time to turn these poll numbers into actual votes people. Everybody vote early and on Nov. 4th help others vote. We cannot take this news for granted. The battle has just begun. Time to go to work.
    Obama/Biden 08/12

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  39. IndependentGA

    Everyone knows what McCain's strategy is going to be these last 20 days... Just as erratic and incoherent as the previous days, weeks and months before.
    If you want proof that McCain doesn't have the judgment to be commander in chief, look no further than his choice for VP. Scary, huh?
    Finally, people are waking up and smelling the coffee. Virginia won't be the only red state to turn blue either. He will win Ohio or FLorida, maybe both.
    This is a referendum on the fail "policies" of the republican party. No offense to McCain... He's just running in the wrong election, at the wrong place, at the wrong time.

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  40. Darla (Edmonton, Canada)

    John McCain ... please suspend your campaign for GOOD and put the nation out of its misery of listening to you and Sarah Palin make fools of yourselves.

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  41. Sean

    Don't stop now Obama: Steamroll over MCCain, right into the White House!

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  42. shirley

    The COUNTRY is waking up BIG TIME! McCain should have gone with his first mind in picking his VP. He allowed the right wing to make the decision for him. Always stick to your first mind. We've all heard that!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  43. Michael

    Obama is set to clean sweep the so-called Battleground States. And he is going to pull with him a handful of Red States, including Indiana, North Dakota, Montana, West Virginia and, perhaps, even Georgia. This baby ain't even close.

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  44. ednadavid

    At this point in our country – people are hurting – democrats, republicans and everyone else in between – they are looking for a leader who can get this country back on track and that is Barack!!

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  45. L in Virginia

    yeah! Obama supporters: don't be complacent- make sure you go out and vote

    October 15, 2008 04:07 pm at 4:07 pm |
  46. Bob Indianapolis IN

    Seriously, Dumbya needs to take Shotgun Dick for a nice long hunting trip in Texas and stay out of the public eye....this is getting ridiculous!

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  47. Peter (CA)

    20 more days.....I just wish it would end!

    Anything is possible but it sure is looking good and it is heartening to see that the lies and hate that the Republican slime machine trots out during each Presidential election is not getting traction this time.

    Right wingers will continue to harp on issues that have no substance instead of what matters....the economy, the environment, fair policies benefitting all, and the judgment to choose a running mate who is competent.

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  48. CJ

    What is that? McCain has Obama right where he wants him? (laugh)

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  49. Ex-Republican for Obama

    We're taking our country back. The GOP has screwed us for far too many years. And the saddest thing, they have given us a ticket that would be even WORSE then the Bush administration.

    It's time we send them a loud message, no more criminals in office. That means no to McCain and Palin.

    We need wisdom and solutions, not investigations and allegations.

    Obama/Biden '08. The intelligent choice for patriotic, god fearing and family value voters.

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  50. John, Austin TX

    HUGE LANDSLIDE FOR OBAMA NOV 4. I'm proud of the entire Obama Camp. You guys are amazing. Hillary, I love you too!! And all the scholar Republicans who support Obama! We're going to win and we're going to win it big. Palin, McCain – both of your careers are over!!

    CONGRATS OBAMA!!

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  51. ObamaROCKS!

    WAY TO GO OBAMA!..but folks ,,it ain't over yet...we need to get out the vote...

    This debate tonight is meaningless...just look at the dow today....

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  52. Lisa

    Awesome and Wonderful!!!!

    If you continue to do the same thing you will get the same results.

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  53. SPT NYC

    This is great news. I think I speak for many Obama supporters in saying 'thank you' to the many Republicans who are putting country before party and crossing partisan lines to support Obama/Biden.

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  54. Independent

    hehe that's a very presidential picture. BUT be warned get lazy democrats and LOSE this election! You must call people (through the phone bank on obama's site) get out the vote, donate and convince people who have been mislead by smears. AGAIN let up even for a second and watch the loss come a la 2000

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  55. NB

    This is great news for America. People are fed up with the lies from McCain campagin . We need a true leader and that is Obama.

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  56. I said Thanks, but No Thanks to another 4 years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence

    I guess Ayers, Acorn and Wright aren't so important, when your 401 K is going doing the tubes.

    Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.

    October 15, 2008 04:08 pm at 4:08 pm |
  57. New York

    That's right Obama...keep turning the south blue. Come on Georgia and South Carolina get on board with your southern buddies to the north (NC and Virgina)!!

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  58. Amy For Obama thus For America

    Americaaaaaaaaaaaaa how I love YOU!!

    We CAN DO THIS!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!

    THank you Virginia!
    You have spoken!
    Barack Obama has heard you!
    Together we are gonna bring about CHANGE in this country!
    YES WE CAN!!

    Register people to VOTE!

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  59. Ajay Jain TX, USA

    McSAME can no longer even depend on a long Hail Mary Shot. Its OVER McCain – Palin (the drag VP!)

    Obama – Biden 08/12

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  60. McCain/Palin = Shameful, hateful behaviour

    I'm afraid to believe it. I'll believe it when I see it Nov. 5th. But I am praying like mad!

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  61. Paul DObro

    Obama backers – bon't fall back on your laurels, this race will get closer as Nov 4 approaches (all elections gets closer as election day approaches).

    Work-Work-Work Win!!!! Yes we can!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  62. TheTruthHurts

    They're late with the update. This is old news. Nothing matters, but the results posted November 5th and hopefully no Supreme Court intervention.

    Get back to work! Vote Obama/Biden. Vote now if you can. My absentee is already in.

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  63. right source

    WHY????????? Today isn't November 4th!!

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  64. Pete

    I guess they finally HAD to change it from toss up to lean. We all knew it was coming.

    Obama-Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  65. Kristy in FLORIDA

    DON'T BE TOO CONFIDENT, MY FELLOW AMERICANS! KEEP SPREADING THE LOVE AND TRUTH AND WE'LL BE BLESSED ENOUGH TO HAVE OBAMA AND BIDEN IN THE WHITE HOUSE!

    OBAMA-BIDEN '08/'12!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  66. Norcal DM

    The voters are speaking their minds, and they are seeing a major difference between the two senators. One is speaking of policy, and of a new direction(Senator Barack Obama), the other is speaking fear and attempting to play to ppls hatreds to the unknown(Senator John McCain). While this is not a clear victory, this is showing that people are starting to make their decisions, and showing a better understanding of the junior senator from Illinois.

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  67. Republican voting Democrat 2008

    polls do not validate a doggone thing... People need to register and then vote on election day or earlier..that will ensure the polls are indeed correct....
    however, if this CNN estimation is valid in and of itself, then heck, let's kick out Bush and his farce of a policy(s) and get this country back in order...Darn it (wink)

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  68. gallimimus

    Finally, America is starting to pull it's head out of the sand. Only a couple more months and we will be done with, Bush/McCain.

    October 15, 2008 04:09 pm at 4:09 pm |
  69. brian

    About time. RCP has had Virginia leaning Obama for weeks now.

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  70. steve

    You cannot fool us anymore Republicans! We are on to you and we want change!
    GO OBAMA – WE ARE WITH YOU IN OHIO!

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  71. RCLGuard

    This is great news! People are not falling for the character attacks and lies anymore. This is when American wakes up and looks to change. It's a great day but we need to stay cautious.

    Obama/Biden 08 12!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  72. Kish from Britain

    THIS IS FOR ALL BARACK OBAMA SUPPORTERS

    "DONT GET TO EXCITED............GO OUT AND CAST THOSE VOTES EARLY AND HELP OTHERS TO CAST THEIRS VOTES"

    I CAN SMELL SOMETHING NICE COOKING AND ITS CALLED VICTORY.....................................MAKE US SPECTATORTS IN THE WORLD PROUD TO CALL AMERICA THE GREATEST NATION ON MOTHER EARTH

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  73. Shane

    It's about time CNN's map reflects reality. Obama is easily over 270 EVs.

    Obama/Biden '08/'12

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  74. Nimi from NY

    God please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish the election were today. Thank you (God)for small mercies. I just hope we hold un to this lead until election day.

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  75. RDS

    It's not over until Nov. 5. Please go vote! If you find your name not on the voter rolls when you go vote ask for a PROVISIONAL BALLOT. Let's transfer this enthusiasm to the polls.

    Obama/Biden '08

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  76. STOP THE HATE

    It is no small wonder.
    Here is quoting The Kiplinger Tax Letter on the two candidates' tax policies:
    "Most Filers wodl benefit from Obama's Plan" they then describe in detail why, but it is too long for here.
    "Obama wants high-incomers to pay more tax. . . .(explains that taxes on dividends and long-term gains increases to 20% for joint filers over $250K and singles over $200K and income tax rate would increase on filers over $373,100, and those making more than $250K would pay more social security tax) . . .Middle and low-incomers would fare better"
    "By contrast, filers in the upper brackets get more tax cuts under McCain"
    Nuff said.

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  77. Georgia Gal

    JayinNewHampshire, I've been thinking the same thing. It's the same with Bernanke and sometimes Paulson. Anytime they open their mouth the market crashes. Can they just please be quiet??

    Gene, I agree ... I've always voted on the issues and the individual candidate and never solely on party affiliation. I'm thrilled that so many people really do seem to be doing that this year.

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  78. Irish

    I've lived in Virginia for the past 11 years and always found it strange that in national elections it was always a red state, but as for itself, it has chosen some amazing democrats as Governor.

    Wish choice I do believe.....on with the new......

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  79. SD

    YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    NEXT UP.......FLORIDA, OHIO, COLORADO!

    KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    COME ON AMERICA........YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!

    I LOVE VIRGINIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  80. Navy Chief for Obama

    This is refeshing news!!! We have to keep supporting in every possible way....

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  81. Bruce

    the only poll that matters is 11/4/08 and if not everyone gets out and votes then the change we all want and nedd will not come about.
    Do not get over confident,m make sure you vote, and get others to vote.
    The waits may be long but the results will be worth the wait.
    Do not sit home..and for those who do not vote...for whatever reason..then in my opinion you have no right to complain about whomever is elected.
    Get out and vote.

    October 15, 2008 04:10 pm at 4:10 pm |
  82. Tim in Seattle

    Until Nov 4th gets here and the electoral votes are counted its not over...

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  83. The best birthday gift I'll receive on Nov 4th is to be able to say "President Barack Obama!"

    I pray that everyone is honest in their polling and is certain to go out and vote during early voting or general election on Nov 4th.

    It is IMPERATIVE that we all vote in order to ensure that Barack Obama is put into office. This country needs it, and if some people for once would just put aside their pride, their routines, their hatred, their denial, and actually zero in on their needs and what's best for this country, then they will see that they need him to.

    We can do this. We can make history. We can change the state of our country. We can be proud of who we are and what we stand for.

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get out there and VOTE!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  84. Herman In LA

    Good, bring up Ayers, Wright, or anyone else you want McCain your done.

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  85. Sammy

    All the 'lean' states are more or less in the margin of error. So while its good news for Obama its by no means something to count on. But then it does mean more money has to be spent there for defense. Then that also means money to counter it. So its certainly interesting.

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  86. wwf

    This is not the time to get over confident! Get out the vote. Remind people to vote. Give them rides. Lets not let this one get away from us because some think that it is in the bag.

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  87. Leah DiMarco, Texas

    It will be wonderful to see President Obama in the White House in January!

    O and Joe '08

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  88. Tony

    GO BARACK! GO JOE!

    MCCAIN HAS NOTHING LEFT BUT LIES, ACCUSATIONS, DISTORTIONS AND ATTACKS.

    SOON HE WILL BE SENT BACK TO WHINE AND MOAN IN THE SENATE AND GIDGET WILL BE GIVE A ONE-WAY TICKET BACK TO MOOSE COUNTRY.

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  89. liz, from MO

    Good for Obama/Biden ticket after all the smears for McCain Campaign. People are angry about real issues affecting them and not what a professor at University of Chicago (Ayers), who sits on Education boards in Chicago (chosen by a McCain supporter -Annenburg), did years ago when Obama was in grade school! Get real!

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  90. Blue all the way.....

    OMG....wow!

    Dear God, please let this be our year.....I am keeping my fingers crossed....

    OBAMA all the way to the white house!

    VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  91. Garnet, Corning

    Just remember, America, make sure you vote!!!! Let's get all of them out of office!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  92. Don

    It's moving in the right direction. All the Obama supporters have to get out on Nov. 4 and actually VOTE to make it a reality.

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  93. Tony, LA

    This is the first of many former republican strongholds we will be turning BLUE this year!

    October 15, 2008 04:11 pm at 4:11 pm |
  94. Lawrence in Denver

    Even after all the smear tactics of the GOP, Obama is still on the path to a landslide victory.

    As for the many Republicans who are posting comments regarding Obama's ties to ACORN as well as ties to Ayers which makes him a terrorist (eventhough Obama was 8 years old during this time)....what about the Republicans who put 'DUBYA' in the White House? Does that make you repugs above the law war criminals who seek Executive Privelege at every turn?

    Think about it.

    I choose 'THAT ONE'!

    Obama/Biden 08'

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  95. nalini

    WOW, IMPRESSIVE MAN.

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  96. Heidi From OKC

    My one fear is that people are going to think they will not have to vote because so many more will be out there.

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  97. tishoogle

    GO OBAMA GO! We need YOU and BIDEN in the WHITE HOUSE!

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  98. Lucy

    I feel a victory lap coming!! Can everyone spell L-A-N-D-S-L-I-D-E?
    Start practicing!!

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  99. Anonymous

    To all Obama-Biden supporters don't become complacent because this election is a long way from being over.

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  100. Steve, Jacksonville, Fl

    Come on guys. Time to stop spreading the "too close to call" myth. It's over and you've known it for a long time.

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  101. mike fr. FL

    Wow. I hope this doesn't lead to complacency on election day. Still have to show up @ the polls Nov. 4th. Like Obama said, all we need to do is vote!!! I can hardly wait.

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  102. Kate

    3 weeks is a looooooooooong time. Don't become complacent Obama supporters! Keep volunteering, keep donating and above all VOTE! Go Obama!

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  103. The T

    Glad to see the country is looking for a Leader and not an Washington insider.

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  104. voter

    go virgina. I knew you can bring it home for us. Yes. keep up the good work. Obama 08

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  105. McCain is TOAST!

    Oh SNAP!

    It's time for McCain to perform another gimmick and suspend his campaign until Cheney recovers from his Frankenstein shock treatment.

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  106. janet, ohio

    I hope you people are happy with what you get when you get it. This guy is slimier than Clinton, and I didn't think that was possible. We'll be needing that border fence soon - to keep peolpe in the United Socialist States of America. God save us.

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  107. A Boston

    God bless America! We're coming together in numbers to regain control of our nation and steer it in the right direction.

    OBAMA/BIDEN 08

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  108. Observant Voter from Texas

    All Obama voters...STAY FOCUSED! DON'T GET COMPLACENT; VOTE ON NOV. 4TH!!!! As Senator Obama stated “We just need TO VOTE, that’s what we NEED TO DO.”

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  109. Kelby from Houston, TX

    I wish TEXAS would turn blue. If TEXAS turned Blue and we Elected
    RICK NORIEGA FOR TEXAS SENATE!!! and BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES...I would be sooooo happy.

    I know why the voters are swinging more towards Obama. This is all due to those angry and hateful people that show up at Palin/McCain rallies. People are sitting at home looking at these rallies and they realize that the McCain campaign is drawing ignorant hateful people and bringing the worst out of them.

    For me, it proves that racism is dying in America. Black people may find themselves victims of racism, but you can tell that White people don't want to look, sound or act racist. This is a practice that holds US back as a people and both White and Black people can do better together in this great nation than we do apart. This proves to me, as a black person, that there will be no Bradley effect this election. The intellegent choice is Obama

    VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
    VOTE FOR OBAMA
    THAT ONE '08

    October 15, 2008 04:12 pm at 4:12 pm |
  110. ez

    Early voting is the way to go.

    Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  111. The best bday gift for me on Nov 4th is "President Barack Obama!"

    I pray that everyone is honest in their polling and is certain to go out and vote during early voting or general election on Nov 4th.

    It is IMPERATIVE that we all vote in order to ensure that Barack Obama is put into office. This country needs it, and if some people for once would just put aside their pride, their routines, their hatred, their denial, and actually zero in on their needs and what's best for this country, then they will see that they need him to.

    We can do this. We can make history. We can change the state of our country. We can be proud of who we are and what we stand for.

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get out there and VOTE!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  112. hometowndemocrat

    Being a native North Dakotan I would LOVE to see NoDak go BLUE!!!! That has never happened in my lifetime and it would do my heart good to see my state turn blue on the big map!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  113. Tony

    3 WEEKS UNTIL PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN!

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  114. Eric

    Gotta love it!!! Hey Obama supporters, don't forget to vote. We won't see this result on Nov 4th unless we all get out there!

    Obama 08/12

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  115. Betty

    Calling all Democrats – do not get complacent! VOTE on November 4!!!

    Obama/Biden '08!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  116. ac

    I am just afraid they would change their mind at the time they have to vote!

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  117. Brent

    Only 96 more days to go until our National Nightmare is over.

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  118. The Republican Conscience

    By any measure, Colorado should be 'leaning Obama'.

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  119. Sam

    I guess it is the end America. Obama will turn you into an ugly socialist far-left liberal country. It is the end of prosperity. This guy is really smart and was able to deceive the people despite his ugly radical history. Obama is a talk-talk guy and has never prooven to be other than a slick partisan politician who really gives good speeches which i think is the only good thing he will do in his presidency. Pitty america..!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  120. Eric from Columbus

    Elections are too long, no one should be able to campaign until 4 months before the election, this two year junk is getting old. and especially in a 2nd term election when the president spends two years just trying to get re-elected and does nothing else.

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  121. Kyle

    How can any of these polls be trusted?! There are so many ways they can be falsified I see no use for polls except to sway opinion and dispirit voters. Anyone who actually believes any poll has just been politiconned.

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  122. Ted

    Yes! One negative attack, one more state for Obama. Let's see if McCain will do it tonight.

    October 15, 2008 04:13 pm at 4:13 pm |
  123. joe

    I cannot wait until your guy Obama gets in and the Economy tanks even more. If you believe a socialist can cure this country you have all been drinking the kool-aid. It is a sad state of affairs when this great county is becomming more like Europe which depends on the govenment to provide everything. Most of you on this blog probably are the 50% of Americans who do not pay taxes and are looking for a free ride.

    I am a small business and I can tell you that once Obama gets in and raises my taxes I will be forced to lay off up to 2 of my employees to compensate for higher business taxes. So all of you Obama supporters who are pulling the lever for Obama you might be pulling the lever for unemployment. Heck but who cares, your guy will get in

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  124. banderson

    Get out the Vote for Obama-Biden, don't let the Republicans use their deception, misdirection and propaganda machine again to steal this election. GET OUT THE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  125. Mike Bulmer

    Congrats CNN on being the first in the MSM to push Obama past 270.

    You're still about 90 EVs behind what the prediction markets and election projection sites are posting though. Don't hold back.

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  126. thomas from Alabama

    Hopefully on Nov. 4th people will vote this way. Maybe for once this country will vote for the most intelligent candidate and not vote for the person they would drink a beer with.

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  127. chuck

    VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THE CHANGE HAS ALREADY STARTED WITH RED STATES TURNING BLUE FASTER THAN PALIN CAN REMEMBER HER OWN NAME.

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  128. susanne

    WAY TO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO,OBAMA-BIDEN!
    THAT IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    OBAMA-BIDEN 2008 / 2012
    THAT MADE MY DAY,CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE DEBATE TONIGHT,

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  129. S. Boatman

    This Is Great News! Dont Get Complacent Obama Supporters! Vote No Matter What! Mccain Has Us Right Where He Wants Us So We Have To Work Hard All The Way To The Finish Line!

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  130. N, Saint Louis, MO

    We can not let our guard down yet. Let's keep working hard. I am optmistic but still nervous.
    Obama-Biden 08/12

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  131. FreeNLovIt

    You know it takes a Clinton to clean up after a Bush.

    I do like Obama/Clinton ticket. Obama is think-tank and he thinks twice before he acts. Clinton is spontaneous and ready anytime, and anywhere. If these two were on one ticket, an Obama judgement, powered by the visions of the Clintons, is the perfect ticket to SAVE America.

    Like I said before, only the best of the best can save America. There are so many talented Americans. I hope Obama puts them to good use.

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  132. karen-phoenix

    I pray for Obama/Biden all day!!!! I've been a republican for over 40 years and the republican have destroyed MY country for my grandchildren!!! I'm a white, working women living in AZ and I do believe even Arizona may go BLUE!!!!
    God Bless Obama/Biden and their families!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:14 pm at 4:14 pm |
  133. Another O and Joe supporter

    Have they put HER on the train back to Alaska yet? Please someone get her out of here! McCain just go away with grace and what dignity you have left for yourself and America.

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  134. Pat

    Can't wait to send Palin on the "Bridge to Nowhere" and leave her there. Can you imagine Palin being the President, and Todd being the President as well. McCain has shown us that he is willing to gamble the future of these precious United States on Palin. He should never have been the Republican nominee. His decision prompted a lifelong Republican to change party affiliation forever!

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  135. VB Lincoln Park NJ

    Is this hopefully a sign that America is finally growing up?

    I HOPE SO!

    OBAMA-BIDEN ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  136. Chelle in Fla

    Let's not get in over our head Obama supports! We just have to buckle up, stay focused and see what gives

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  137. Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC

    I'm voting early tomorrow for Obama/Biden. Then I'm going to see if I can help at the polls, or drive the disabled to the polls, or whatever. I've got to do something to help.

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  138. Franky

    Now that's cra-zy!! You know, I understand now that Virginia is a little bit more diverse but come on, that's just crazy! If the GOP doesn't win Virginia, is like the Cubs winning the World Series...there's no excuse!

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  139. Carlos

    Hello.
    Yes we will..
    To bad I am not going to see Sarah anymore I was starting to get used to the idea of joker in the White House.

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  140. LLM from MD

    It's not over yet and yes, OBAMA and his campaign are still working hard because they know it's not over. BUT this is good news to read!!

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  141. gman

    Hello, Houston....we have a problem.

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  142. David

    What we are seeing is the entire country moving toward Obama and not a "snapshot". Perhaps CNN would like to see a closer race, but it will not likely happen.

    Winner: Obama. I am predicting it.

    October 15, 2008 04:15 pm at 4:15 pm |
  143. (Former) Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN

    This is very encouraging trend in Virginia. I hope and pray that the citizen of Virginia are waking up to the reality that Obama-Biden are the best choice in this election!

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  144. JB

    blah blah blah

    you might as well use this as a headline – CNN predicts Obama rules the world, parts the red sea and cures cancer

    get out of this guys butt. You are only angering people. Report the news don't try to make it.

    We know you want him to win, we know you all have instructions to push the dems agenda and sabotage McCain's camp. He is doing a fine job by himself, he doesn't need CNN to help.

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  145. mike fr. FL

    Boy, oh boy. I guess McCain really has us where he wants us now.

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  146. TiminBklyn

    These are just projections. So don't gloat about Obama being ahead, this is still a very close race and there is still tonight's debate. We've got 3 more weeks people! Anything can happen!

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  147. bruno nana

    it is just a matter of time.let change this country and move forward.
    yes we can
    Obama/Biden 2008

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  148. Christopher

    I'm ready for Obama – I'm going to quit my job, stop paying my house payments and let all you other working people pay for me to do nothing! Socialism at its finest.

    The CNN poll of polls is the biggest example of liberal media known – let's call the race over before it's time to vote.

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  149. Dan, Mpls

    If you can't even run a campaign, how can you run a country? I think people are finally figuring this out.

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  150. JPM

    What's with the rush to name a victor? Isn't the election still 3 weeks off? From what I can tell, your polls are very limited. I know I've never been contacted in all of this time nor has anyone I know, so that begs to question who are you questioning in your polls. Sounds like the media is trying once again to decide who our next president will be. How about leaving it up to the people as it was intended by our constitution instead of trying to sway voters to your agenda!

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  151. Samuel

    I am still waiting to hear McCain downfall in Texas. It CAN happen or should i say it WILL happen sooner that Nov 4th. Let's go america!!! We can do this and it is OK.

    Obama/Biden 2008

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  152. CD

    Wait for it buddies... Barry wonder is actually going to push the button tonight on McCain, you know, the temperament button to show America that McCain is a ticking time bomb in the last seconds of going off.

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  153. Tony

    EVEN MCCAIN AND PALIN'S CAMPAIGN POSTERS ARE BLUE!

    DUH!

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  154. Phil the Voter

    Guess we really don't need an election. The pollsters and media have chosen for us! Thank you. Thank You. Thank you.! I really don't know how to vote and I'm obviously too stupid to make a decision.

    Anybody remember the primaries when the Press declared it would be between Hillary and Guiliani? Polls are worth about as much as my 401K.. Thank you big government.

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  155. james

    i'm glad people are finally coming to their senses i'm sure mccain will put his foot in his mouth again tonight by mentioning that obama has ties with terrorist yeah that's really going to help our economy nobody wants to hear his BS he's done nothing for the country just like bush has done nothing for this country OBAMA-BIDEN 08'

    October 15, 2008 04:16 pm at 4:16 pm |
  156. Bill

    Still time for VA to come back to the good guys.

    October 15, 2008 04:17 pm at 4:17 pm |
  157. James

    HOLD IT DOWN OBAMA/BIDEN!! WE ALMOST HOME!!

    October 15, 2008 04:17 pm at 4:17 pm |
  158. Kansas for Obama

    Keep Pushing On, it ain't over yet. With 20 days left, we have no room to send in the second or third string. The Obama team needs to keep the starters in and run up the score to an unquestionable-uncontested victory.

    I won't breath easy till January when "President Barack Obama" gets sworn in.

    October 15, 2008 04:17 pm at 4:17 pm |
  159. Steve

    What I find so revolting about Palin is the notion that to be critical of the United States is somehow anti-American.

    October 15, 2008 04:17 pm at 4:17 pm |
  160. tigerakabj

    McCain should check Texas too. Obama is running ads in Dallas.

    And this map does not include people who have registered this year and people with cell phones.

    Obama/Biden 2008/2012.

    October 15, 2008 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm |
  161. In Kansas

    That is scary when the media has the power to determine who will be elected before the election takes place.

    October 15, 2008 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm |
  162. Kiah G

    Ok NJ was lean Obama all this time...CNN get a clue...

    Welcome to what the rest of the world's small political forecasters ALREADY have known.

    Obama/Biden 08 & 12!

    October 15, 2008 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm |
  163. Kevin

    I truly believe that America is ready to turn the page on the wrong policy for this country and we need a leader with the forsight to lead. I know that alot of Republican like to say that Sen. Obama has very little experience to be President, if only they knew how wrong they are. Look at their party leader President Bush, if anyone thought that Bush had experience because he was a Governer, just look at Sarah Palin she is a governer and she is just as STUPID as G. Bush. I would have voted for McShame not now, all he want to talk about is nonsense and not the Issues, and his judgement with picking Sarah Palin a complete and utter MORON!!!! Yo go Obama/Biden all the way to the White House.

    October 15, 2008 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm |
  164. bill canada

    When Obama pulls the troops from Iraq , where will you get your oil? We Canadians and hope you have started making those windmills.

    October 15, 2008 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm |
  165. Virginia in Virginia

    CNN polls are a joke..fat chance,

    the Mason Dixon polls are always more accurate here in Virginia- McCain by 4-5 %

    Those are the real facts!

    October 15, 2008 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm |
  166. McCain is TOAST!

    Is it me or does it looks like those red states are being suffocated with the rest of America?

    October 15, 2008 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm |
  167. I TOLDYOUSO

    McCain made three monumental mistakes during his run-up and nomination for president. First of all, he backed the IDIOT in the rush to war in Iraq. (anyone with a brain the size of a pea could see that Iraq was no danger to the U.S. and that the public was being fed a pack of lies) Secondly, He did not distance himself from the IDIOT early and often enough to avoid being cast as an IDIOT clone. And thirdly, and maybe just as important as the first two, he chose that next-to-imbecilic Palin as a running mate. The minute she opened her mouth everyone could see that she was three bases short of a home run. Obama has a cakewalk to the Presidency and McCain can blame only two people – himself and the IDIOT.

    October 15, 2008 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm |
  168. Valerie

    WELCOME TO SOCIALISM. OBAMA IS A JOKE. BIDEN IS A JOKE. HOOVER PART 2, NEW DEAL PART 2. WELFARE FOR EVERYBODY. REMEMBER, 95% OF TAX BREAKS, THAT'S A FARSE IN ITSELF. MORE THAN HALF OF AMERICANS BARELY PAY INCOME TAXES AS IT IS. BUT YET, WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO TAKE FROM THE BIG OLD RICH, AND GIVE IT TO THE POOR THAT I'M SORRY, JUST DON'T DESERVE IT.

    MCCAIN, YOU BETTER TAKE IT TO HIM, AND TAKE IT TO HIM HARD TONIGHT. YOU NEED TO TELL HIM WHY DEMOCRATS DEFEATED ANY CHANCE TO PUT MORE REGULATION ON FANNIE AND FREDDIE. WHAT HAPPENED? THEY WENT UNDER!! AND NOW WE ARE BAILING ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO SHOULD NEVER HAVE GOTTEN A MORTAGE THEY DIDN'T DESERVE!!

    BARNEY FRANK IS A LIAR, NANCY PELOSI IS A LIAR, ALL DEMOCRATS ARE LIARS.

    October 15, 2008 04:18 pm at 4:18 pm |
  169. OS

    I AM STILL BAFFLED AS TO WHY STILL OVER 40% VOTERS OF THIS NATION WANT TO VOTE AND SUPPORT THE PARTY THAT WAS IN POWER FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS – THE OUTCOME OF WHICH IS AS CLEAR AS BLACK AND WHITE.

    October 15, 2008 04:19 pm at 4:19 pm |
  170. k in Texas

    It isnt over yet and now is definitely not the time to celebrate. We are almost there, but we still have work to do. Let us get out there and vote... NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    If CHANGE is to be, WE have to be that catalyst.

    October 15, 2008 04:19 pm at 4:19 pm |
  171. ohio

    welcome to blue side the real side our good/smart Americans

    October 15, 2008 04:19 pm at 4:19 pm |
  172. vaforloversofOBAMA

    Not a surprise given recent trends but as a resident of the Commonwealth, couldn't be happier!!! WARNER for Senate and OBAMA for President!! Who would've thought that VA would have such a role in such a historical election!!! Hooray!!!! :)

    October 15, 2008 04:19 pm at 4:19 pm |
  173. patricia Modica

    Change is coming for sure!!!!

    GO OBAMA!

    October 15, 2008 04:19 pm at 4:19 pm |
  174. The race is not over

    Obama supporters, we have to push harder. we still have about 20 days to go and direction might change if we are too proud over these statistics.

    We NEED TO PUSH HARDER TILL 4 Nov. We need to make sure every O is going to vote. We need to work Harder. Making sure this race is worth all we have donated and supported OBAMA.

    YES WE CAN DO MORE TILL NOV. 4TH.

    October 15, 2008 04:19 pm at 4:19 pm |
  175. Jack

    Democrats could have run Charles Manson as their candidate.....and won! Reason....people always want to blame the fortunes and mis-fortunes of the nation on the President. Hello! It's the Congress, stupid. You deserve what you're going to get.....a president like Jimmy Carter (who, by the way, started the housing crisis with his welfare agendas).

    You'll get your chance Obla-bla; don't screw it up!

    October 15, 2008 04:19 pm at 4:19 pm |
  176. Schneider (I) - CA

    Don't believe that hype. Polls of likely voters have this contest much closer, with only a spread of 5 pts. Easily within the grasp of McCain should Obama stumble at all. Plus with all the negative stories out there – ACORN, Ayers, Wright, "spread the wealth" etc – McCain's mud-slinging strategy could lower Obama turnout (perhaps already artifically estimated due to inflate registrations numbers).

    October 15, 2008 04:20 pm at 4:20 pm |
  177. It,s Time for Change

    I feel thing winds of positive change and I couldn't be prouder of our nation for having the courage to do the right thing.

    October 15, 2008 04:20 pm at 4:20 pm |
  178. Kevin,FL

    Don't get to happy.. Look at 2004 and John Kerry he was leading in the Electoral Votes and he still lost

    October 15, 2008 04:20 pm at 4:20 pm |
  179. Karen- Bring on the Elections - WE ARE ONE

    My Fellow American's, I'm not referring to Democrats or Republicans or black or white people. I'm talking to us all Americas who see country united as one. Obama is trying to get across to all of us. Let's stay focus not forget what happened to GORE. I'm truly excited but will rejoice if Obama is elected on as President of the United States Nov. 4. God knows he has gone through hell from the McCain camp and 20 months of prying, poking, and judging every words he says. I don't know of anyone else in politics has gone through this much scrutiny.

    Obama/Biden '08

    October 15, 2008 04:20 pm at 4:20 pm |
  180. RJ

    It's about time. The grumpy old mand needs to retire and SHALLOW PALIN needs to go back to Alaska because she will have a tough time keeping her post. People in Alaska saw her SHALOWNESS and they are shocked that she is represnting them.

    October 15, 2008 04:20 pm at 4:20 pm |
  181. Joe

    Vote! Vote! Vote! These polls are great and all but it means nothing if people sit at home and expect others to make it to the voting booths for them!

    I cannot wait to see & hear Sean Hannity have the words"President Obama" come out of his smug mouth the night after election day on his show.

    OBAMA / BIDEN 08/12

    October 15, 2008 04:20 pm at 4:20 pm |
  182. Gregg - Florida

    I love how the McCain followers sign on as Anonymous, it is indeed just a matter of time now, Repubs had 8 years to change this country, look at us now, how anyone could vote McCain for 4 more years of the same is beyond me, gratz Obama, we are with you.......Obama // Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 04:20 pm at 4:20 pm |
  183. GA is not going Blue

    I am sorry to inform you that just because the city limits of ATL are going blue, they do not even nearly represent the rest of this very large state.

    October 15, 2008 04:20 pm at 4:20 pm |
  184. Brian

    This is just a guess, but I'm pretty sure the electoral map may also be an accurate reflection of vastly different cultural values, too.

    October 15, 2008 04:21 pm at 4:21 pm |
  185. Faulk Baby!!!

    Virginia is for Lovers (of Obama Biden 08)

    October 15, 2008 04:21 pm at 4:21 pm |
  186. BJGT

    As if today, fivethirtyeight.com gives Obama more than 360 electoral votes, and a 96% chance of winning.

    The question now is how much icing will there be on the cake? I say this not out of cockiness or complacency, but out of my deep admiration and faith in Barack Obama, no matter the calamity, no matter the October surprise. It is my deepest instinct that this is his time, he's earned it, and no one's going to take it away from him.

    October 15, 2008 04:21 pm at 4:21 pm |
  187. Linda, Richmond, Virginia

    That's right! Virginia is going BLUE!

    We have been working VERY hard here to make this happen!

    OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

    October 15, 2008 04:23 pm at 4:23 pm |
  188. TL

    CHEERS! vote EARLY!

    October 15, 2008 04:23 pm at 4:23 pm |
  189. C

    C'MON OHIO AND FLORIDA, WE NEED TO SHUT THE DOOR! LETS GET WITH THE PROGRAM!

    THE KARL ROVE, REPUBLICAN ATTACK MACHINE ERA IS OVER!!!

    AS SOON AS WORD GETS OUT AROUND THE WORLD THAT REPUBS ARE OUT AND OBAMA IS IN THE STOCK MARKET WILL SHOOT TO THE STARS!

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  190. josh

    All I read today was about how all the polls are leaning harder towards Obama. Then I looked at the stock market. Clearly divergent paths here. Obama is not good for the economy. Getting handouts and rebates is peanuts. We need an environment of growth for small business so that companies can grow, which is directly related to your wage. A better paying job means more for you and Uncle Sam, which means more growth, which means higher wages, get it?
    Entitlement breeds more entitlement. Lose the incentive to work and people won't work, that is where we are now and a road we will remain on under Obama.

    Let go of the fantasy, this is a cruel world and we will not change that. We can only protect ourselves and work our hardest to retain our freedom and status in this world.

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  191. ANGIE

    COME ON RED STATES YOU CAN DO IT LETS GO ITS TIME ITS TIME FOR obama/Biden in the HOUSE, BUH BUH BYE MCCANT AND WITCH OF THE NORTH YAEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE OBAMA! THANK YOU MY FELLOW AMERICANS FOR SEEING THE LIGHT!

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  192. Luis

    GO

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  193. Dinah

    If you can, vote early for Obama. I am waiting for a repeat from the Republican Party to interfere with the voting process. I also want to say if, God forbid, something terrible was to happen to Obama I will personally hold both Palin and McCain morally responsible. They are both such wonderful “Christians”. If that is what being a “Christian” is all about then “THANKS BUT NO THANKS”.

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  194. Z

    Finally – I am so proud to be Virginians... Good bye fear – Hello change!

    Obama – O'eight – Oh Yeah !!!

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  195. Team America

    This is why they play the game folks. We'll see who wins what states on election day. These polls and stats don't matter, especially from the liberal media. It's who each American feels more comfortable with in the voting booth on nov. 4. I'm voting McCain because of his experience and his military service to our nation. I'd rather our next President have a military background wtih the way the world is today, especially with the US in two wars. But, if you wanna entrust your vote to Obama, who has no military experience, no foreign policy experience, and would probably dirty his pants the first time in the Situation Room, then go ahead and vote Obama......cuz this is America, where every liberal nutjob has the right to vote on their ignorance.

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  196. Jerry

    Jersey was always safe. It has been for 20 years.

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  197. brian thompson

    iv'e been "OBAMATIZED!!"

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  198. Sally from Cali

    What McCain and Palin are not telling you about ACORN is that the fake registrations are meaningless if the fake people do not try to vote. The ACORN workers were faking their voter registration quotas to get paid. If anything the percentage of newly registered voters is distorted. It is voter fraud if the fake voters show up with fake id's and try to vote and that might be hard if the voter registration cards were mailed to the no-existent fake addresses.

    Gee, I hope this comes up in the debate so that Obama can explain it to all of us on national TV instead of talking about his economic plan and the real issues that need to be addressed. That sounds like a really good use of the air time.

    October 15, 2008 04:24 pm at 4:24 pm |
  199. ANGIE

    Obama said he was gonna change the map!

    October 15, 2008 04:25 pm at 4:25 pm |
  200. Tim

    I got nothing to say except...

    Obama / Biden 2008

    October 15, 2008 04:25 pm at 4:25 pm |
  201. Latina for Obama (nj)

    THE CHANGE WE NEED,THE CHANGE WE WANT!!!!!!

    I sent in my absentee ballot on friday...and I voted for "THAT ONE"

    October 15, 2008 04:25 pm at 4:25 pm |
  202. Mark, Hagerstown, MD

    OBAMA-BIDEN ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2008 !!

    MAVERICKS – GO BACK TO YOUR "DUDE RANCHES" IN ALASKA & ARIZONA !!

    October 15, 2008 04:25 pm at 4:25 pm |
  203. JL

    LOL; but GOP is never wrong or ever does wrong. Right...............GOP has totally ran this country into the deepest parts of hell. This is such a SAD country right now, I truly don't see things getting better. Who might I ask will pay this $53 count them TRILLION. What is really funny to me is white America (not stating they won't vote for Obama cause..............................."he Black") well check out the color of your money not the credit-cards but actual cash...................IT'S GREEN folks and so is mine. How stupid!

    October 15, 2008 04:25 pm at 4:25 pm |
  204. Terry, Dallas Texas

    No!
    Do not push Obama's name on the ballot and then straight Democrat as this may void your vote. If you vote straight Democratic you will already be voting for all Democrats on the ballot INCLUDING Obama. If you don't want to vote straight Democratic but want to vote Obama then vote for him and then the other candidates one by one.

    October 15, 2008 04:25 pm at 4:25 pm |
  205. Lawrence in Denver

    Anonymous – "To all Obama-Biden supporters don't become complacent because this election is a long way from being over."

    To 'Anonymous', you are correct! This election is a long way from being over. This just gives Obama more time to shift ALL 50 states, including Arizona and Alaska, to BLUE!

    Obama/Biden!!!!!!

    ~Lawrence in Denver

    October 15, 2008 04:25 pm at 4:25 pm |
  206. Emily

    Go Obama, don't loose focus. Fight for us. We need you and Joe.

    October 15, 2008 04:26 pm at 4:26 pm |
  207. Luis

    GO VIRGINIA – GO- I LOVE VIRGINIA. This country is moving in the right direction. We need to regain the respect of the world. McBush brings death and economic disparity.

    October 15, 2008 04:26 pm at 4:26 pm |
  208. mitch

    if you noticed,down the center, the republicans are dividing the country.

    October 15, 2008 04:26 pm at 4:26 pm |
  209. Colorado for Obama

    Time to wrap it up McCain and send Pain back to Alaska to face her ethics charges.

    October 15, 2008 04:26 pm at 4:26 pm |
  210. Tony

    IN MCCAIN'S OWN WORDS, IT'S TIME TO "TURN THE PAGE" ON MCCAIN AND PALIN.

    HE IS TOAST AND PALIN'S 15 MINUTES ARE JUST ABOUT UP!

    October 15, 2008 04:26 pm at 4:26 pm |
  211. Obama-TX

    Polls – who believe them. They have mislead voters for years.

    Obama/Biden – keep pushing the GET OUT TO VOTE STRATEGY!!

    October 15, 2008 04:26 pm at 4:26 pm |
  212. MissouriMom

    Next up, Missouri!

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  213. Amy For Obama thus For America

    Americaaaaaaaaaaaaa how I love YOU!!

    We CAN DO THIS!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!

    THank you Virginia!
    You have spoken!
    Barack Obama has heard you!
    Together we are gonna bring about CHANGE in this country!
    YES WE CAN!!

    Register people to VOTE!

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  214. Yes. We can.

    "They said this day would never come. They said our sites were set too high. They said this country was too divided, too disillusioned, to ever come together around a common purpose." – Barack Obama

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  215. Stan

    Who's up big in the polls and in electoral votes?

    That One.

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  216. democrats /PA

    well if the white people or so dumb
    let them pick obama
    as a vet he will never be my boss or pres'
    i'll never slow him any respect or trust him

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  217. Joe in Vermont

    "It ain't over, till it's over", but looks like the GOP "Nattering Nabobs of Negativism" (with apologies to Spiro Agnew) and their negative ads and attacks on Obama are backfiring big time.

    One last shot tonight and it had better be the performance of McCain's career. Advice is take Obama and the points!

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  218. HERE WE GO

    HAVE ANYNOE NOTICE THAT MONDAY WHEN OB WAS TALKING THE WALL STREETS DOW WAS UP, BUT WHEN MCCAIN CAME OUT AND STARTED TALKING THE DOW WENT DOWN THEN BUSH COMES OUT AND IT WENT UNDER,PLEASE NOT THAT THE WORLD IS TALKING AND THEY WANT CHANGE AS WELL.

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  219. virginia4barack

    i told you VA VA BABY RICHMOND FOR BARACK OBAMA oh also somebody let me know why palin never answers hard questions like the todd palin for AIP thing ? or who is us whn she said barack dont see the us like us? hmmmmm or the she never violated a law but broke ethincs codes or the sambo thing at the diner ??? and who is joe six pack and the nascar dad ? oh but who cares VA IS FOR BARACK

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  220. randy - northern VA

    The last VA article I didnt get my message posted :( .
    Randy here from Northern VA.. it's a beautiful blue sky day out, I am wearing my blue shirt and drinking my pepsi.
    Dont worry yall, we got VA covered.

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  221. Blue By You

    NO CELEBRATION. VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

    OBAMA/BIDEN

    October 15, 2008 04:27 pm at 4:27 pm |
  222. Vincent, Great Lakes, Illinois

    Everyone please keep a cool head. The polls are just that, polls. If you get over confident, you lose.

    Everyone needs to keep on working. We do not know how the tide will turn when the voters go into that booth. What they say when they are polled and how they vote may be two different things.

    I wouldn't celebrate until the 5th of November...

    October 15, 2008 04:28 pm at 4:28 pm |
  223. Laszlo in L.A.

    What's exciting to see is how ethnic diversity and voter registration is altering the demographics of so many states. Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Indiana, Virginia and North Carolina are no longer necessarily bastions of White, rural, conservative values.

    October 15, 2008 04:28 pm at 4:28 pm |
  224. Proud to be American

    America wants change the last seven years has proven to 95% of Americans are looking for change .... red or blue change must come and it will be with Obama and Biden 2008!

    October 15, 2008 04:28 pm at 4:28 pm |
  225. Dandelion.

    I love you Obama!!

    October 15, 2008 04:28 pm at 4:28 pm |
  226. geecee827

    Please, Obama supporters, let's not get complacent. Don't trust the polls, or anything else! Get out there and vote. You can cheer all you want, but unless we all go out and vote, each and every one of us, and don't leave it to the other guy to do it for you, we cannot be certain they will win. Make sure you vote. Don't take anything for granted. The Rethugs are sneaky. We know from past elections.

    October 15, 2008 04:28 pm at 4:28 pm |
  227. NYbywayof Texas

    JayInNewHampshire... Bush is not from Texas! He was mistakenly elected Governor, however isn't he from Maine or one of the Upper New England states? I think America has learned (by failed policies of the present administration), that we can no longer afford to be asleep at the helm. Never again will we allow our reputation, greatness, ingenuity and our uniqueness to be sold on the open market!!! Time to role up our sleeves and reclaim our position as a great-God blessed-nation again. The road to recovery is long, but at least we can begain to see it. Hold it steady BHO, hold it steady!!

    October 15, 2008 04:28 pm at 4:28 pm |
  228. Sean

    Remember, this doesn't count. Only the votes in November count, so this won't happen unless you and everyone you know actually goes to the polls!

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  229. Winnie Hussein . . . in Montana

    That's all fine and dandy, but the important thing is that all of these people who say they are voting for Sen. Obama need to make sure and do so! Complacency can lose this election for the Democrats.

    Now, despite the fact that Sens. Obama and Biden are up in the polls, when are we going to hear so factual, in depth, investigative reporting on Sarah and Todd Palin's connections to the Alaskan Independence Party? This is very important considering the slanderous comments Palin has made about Sen. Obama. We need to know if she or any of her confidantes have the same beliefs as the majority of those members of the AIP, including its founder, Joe Vogel. He spewed some hateful, anti-American rhetoric in his day.

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  230. Willa

    It appears Barack Obama will get the most electoral votes and as an Obama supporter I will have much to celebrate if he is elected president in November. Notwithstanding I still worry about the outcome of this election. In 2000, it was supposed to be Gore/Lieberman and again in 2004, we all believed Kerry/Edwards had clinched it. Surprise, surprise......it was George W Bush who 'won' ..not just once but twice! So no matter whose 'ahead' in the polls, the actual outcome remains to be seen.

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  231. Ohio 4 Obama

    I just got a call from our state campaign headquarters. It seems that we no longer need volunteer hours or much cash in Ohio, now that Obama has wrapped up the state. This is great news for me. Now I can spend more time with my family since the election is over.

    Obama's got the votes, money and volunteers. We can rest easy now! We're so far ahead, we can stay home on election day and still win. This is exciting!

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  232. Ex-Republican for Obama

    Don't take it for granted anyone....and Obama...please beat this man senseless. Show him no mercy. Put him in his place and then let us all spit on the despicable person he has become.

    Obama/Biden '08, becaue McCain straight out SUCKS!

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  233. KNIGHT-7579

    There is a huge silent majority that will be heard on November 4. Just like in 1968 and 1980, they will not surrender their nation to the ultra-left, ultra-liberals. Obama will be left wondering what happened. Not all of us are voting our pocketbooks. Many will vote pro-life, pro-traditional marriage, pro-small business, pro-military, and pro-traditional american values.

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  234. Linda32

    I was wondering when CNN would update the map.

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  235. Steve/ Houston,TX

    Please Obama supporters, do not get to excited! We are not there yet. There is still much work to be done. We have to make sure that the people that are leaning towards Obama actually make it to the polls. Words without action do not count. Votes count! Make a difference, Make a change, Vote Barack Obama.

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  236. Trina

    "If the election were held today ... " .... why do they do that? It's NOT held today. Three weeks is a lifetime in politics. Adding drama and suspense is unnecessary. If you talked with Obama, he would tell you this thing is far from over. Obama/Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  237. GA for Obama

    Kevin, FL- No. Kerry was NOT leading in the Electoral College 19 days before the election or in October.

    October 15, 2008 04:29 pm at 4:29 pm |
  238. andrea

    I bet this has got McCain hot under the collar . Even thow hes got us were he wants us HAHAHAHA!

    October 15, 2008 04:30 pm at 4:30 pm |
  239. D hub

    red states are gonna keep turnin blue!!! Sarah Palin goin back to Alaska to hunt caribou

    October 15, 2008 04:30 pm at 4:30 pm |
  240. LuvMyCountry

    Swing Baby Swing ....

    October 15, 2008 04:30 pm at 4:30 pm |
  241. Karl

    Well, now i have just about seen it all. Chicago will now become the Capitol of the UN-United states and the Chicago insiders will replace the washington insiders. What a shame. Anyway, i would like to see one thing and one thing only to help me to decide on whom to vote on. This is a simple request and it will satisfy alot of others questions and innuendoes. PLEASE MR. OBAMA - SHOW THE GREAT PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES A CERTIFIED COPY OF YOU BIRTH CERTIFICATE JUST LIKE ALL OTHER CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED AND DO IT BEFORE THE ELECTION TO PROVE THAT YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO RUN FOR OFFICE. THAT IS A SIMPLE REQUEST WITH OUT ANY RACISM, SLANDER, BIAS OR BIGGOTRY-JUST A SIMPLE REQUEST. UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO HIDE?????????????????????????

    October 15, 2008 04:30 pm at 4:30 pm |
  242. N.S of Huntsville, Al

    Sharing this comment from Brighter America08 I thought it was very accurate.

    I believe John McCain has run out of "comebacks"!! How many times has he reinvented himself during this campaign, how many times has he stood for something and promptly was against it? McCain does not seem to know what direction to take, he veers here, veers there, veers everywhere to the point that he himself doesn't know just where he stands. Even a cat with nine lives eventually goes belly up! McCain has nowhere to go, he is confused. "My fellow PRISONERS" comment tells a lot about this old, erratic, washed-out politician. Time to rid ourselves of the old politics and this old, washed out politician of yesteryear and move forward. McCain claims he KNOWS how to WIN wars--then, why are we still in Iraq and Afghanistan?? McCain claims he KNOWS how to catch Bin Ladin-then, whay hasn't he?? McCain claims he can fix the economy crisis....really? Didn't he swoop into Washington to do this?? Then, why didn't he fix it?? McCain just keep telling us big, fat lies about what he knows and what he will do and some people just lap it up like little puppies lapping up sweet millk. At least the puppies DO get their milk. McCain has NOT ended the wars, he has not caught Bin Laden, and he didn't deliver in DC and he will not end th wars, he will not catch Bin Laden, and he will not deliver on the economy. With his own mouth he has stated he does not know economics. How can he fix something about which he knows nothing about??

    October 15, 2008 04:30 pm at 4:30 pm |
  243. was4hillarynow4that1

    This kind of poll makes me VERY nervous. It's like counting your chickens before they hatch. Let's not jinx the process, okay?

    October 15, 2008 04:30 pm at 4:30 pm |
  244. Mary, San Diego

    The only 'change' Obama will effect is the 'change that's left in your pockets! He has so many grandiose plans and where will he get the money – from We the People. He'll ruin any hopes of a return to economic strength. He's going to be Robin Hood and the poor can sit back, not work hard, and still get the money from those that have busted their behinds to get ahead. A sad day in America when we become a Socialistic Government under Nobama.

    October 15, 2008 04:30 pm at 4:30 pm |
  245. Student in NY

    NOW WE NEED TO VOTE!
    VOTE!
    VOTE!
    VOTE!

    ELECTIONS ARE NOT WON ON OCTOBER 15, THEY ARE WON ARE NOVEMBER 4TH->THIS ELECTION IS NOT OVER PEOPLE.

    PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOU MOUTH IS AND PUNCH THAT BALLOT FOR OUR BOYS O AND JOE

    October 15, 2008 04:31 pm at 4:31 pm |
  246. MDer For Obama

    Let's just pray that the polls hold true and that no one feels like they can stay home on November 4th. This really is the most important election. Not only is history going to be made – either way, our standing in the world depends on it. I can't imagine the thoughts and headlines across the world if we elect McCain-Palin. Can you imagine Palin meeting with world leaders? I can't.

    Very seriously! Our country and its citizens can't tolerate another terms anything like that of Bush-Cheney. The future of our children and our children's children depends on what happens November 4th. Please don't doubt it.

    I have never been compelled to give to a political campaign or to knock on doors. This year I have.

    October 15, 2008 04:31 pm at 4:31 pm |
  247. Karen- Bring on the Elections - WE ARE ONE

    My FELLOW American's I just hope CNN is right... PLEASE WE NEED CHANGE IN THIS COUNTRY... I love how Obama is pulling in everybody, republicans (HAGEL), democrats , conservatives (Buckley) and liberals... get the picture.. He's trying to change the thinking of us, crossing all over barriers and put America back on top where we belong.

    October 15, 2008 04:31 pm at 4:31 pm |
  248. Cathy Agu

    Former Republican.

    I will vote for that ONE. Maverick Obama.

    October 15, 2008 04:31 pm at 4:31 pm |
  249. ran

    This is good news for the people but we can't let our guard down now. People don't think we don't need ever vote so good news indeed but vote regardless of what the news say about Obama/Biden being ahead. The race is not over untill 11/5/08.

    October 15, 2008 04:31 pm at 4:31 pm |
  250. Phil, Ashburn, VA

    VA will turn blue. People in Northern VA will make sure the ingnorance of our southern part of the state will remain there.

    October 15, 2008 04:31 pm at 4:31 pm |
  251. LM

    Well then LET's just go AHEAD and give him the crown and THRONE since there is NO need now for ANYone to get out and vote.
    And by the way IF any one you seriously think that either of them ALONE can turn the economic turmoil around, you really are in need of serious help.
    It took ALOT of greed and a time to get us there, and NO ONE person can turn it around quickly - we are in for a long scary haul!

    October 15, 2008 04:31 pm at 4:31 pm |
  252. RGG

    The only way McCain can convince me that he is a maverick is by resigning from the Republican party and run as an independent. Yes, even at that late stage!.

    October 15, 2008 04:31 pm at 4:31 pm |
  253. ines

    401K statements go out around the 15th (today). It's not going to be good news for anybody. After the final debate tonight and people start getting their statements this week, McCain's numbers are going to plummet record-breaking fast.

    We need Obama now!

    October 15, 2008 04:31 pm at 4:31 pm |
  254. A Khan

    It is wise to accept the reality. We the voters are looking who can best solve our issues today. Personal, racial & religious attacks should have no values in our society.

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  255. Pat from Canada

    It ain't over until its over! McCain can rise from no where literally. Don't under-estimate the man with more lives than a cat. There is still hope for McCain.

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  256. luke

    What prevents one camp (say Republicans) from making false answers when polled to let the other camp (say Democrats) believe they are winning?

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  257. Sunil

    Take nothing for granted. Obama is still 5 points behind in every state! Work and donate like he is 5 points behind. We have ways to go.

    Polls are meaningless.

    Make sure you vote – for Obama of course.

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  258. death of the republican party?

    As awesome as this is, we can't forget that Kerry was up in the polls as well. We still need to make sure everyone goes out and votes and that we continue to campaign for Obama to make sure it stays this way.

    BUT THIS IS SO AMAZING!

    OBAMA-BIDEN 08
    CHANGE IS HERE

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  259. Mister Sister

    North Dakota should be a toss up state, not lean McCain. The latest poll has Obama up by 2 points there (follow the link to the state polls in this article). Not sure how that's considered lean McCain. Although North Dakota only has 3 electoral votes, it's still a significant thing because like Virginia, North Dakota hasn't voted for a Democratic president in 44 years. It shows a shift in thinking that's being reflected across much of the US.

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  260. Pat from Canada

    It ain't over until its over! McCain can rise from no where literally.

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  261. I said Thanks, but No Thanks to another 4 years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence

    Steve from Dallas @ 4:06: Wrong, Tex, Obama is not (I mean NOT) giving money to people who don't earn enough to pay their taxes.
    Why don't you go to Obama's web site and find out for yourself.

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  262. rafael

    in 20 days the Republican with Mr Bush/Mr macain and Mrs Palin can go
    and win the war in iraq/kill osama and fix the USA economy but Obama will still win in november,Obama will be the next president of the
    UNITED STATE OF AMERICA,we only have to see Mr macain and Mr Obama faces and then you can see that rightnow the only face that looks
    like the face of the new president of USA is the Obama face,Obama walk/talk/listenand feel like a president,Mr Mcain only looks like somebody tired and ready to give up politic,Mr Mcain looks like a human ready to go home as somebody finished ready to relax till his day come,i feel sorry for Mr macain but his time in politic are finished,Zero.

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  263. Marc PDX

    MY FELLOW REPUBLICANS

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  264. Big Mike

    No time to get complacent, and over confident, we must ALL still work like it's Obama down 10 points in the polls. Talk to everyone you know, turnout is the key, we can't just eek out an electoral win, we need to wipe John Mclame and the Snow Bunny from Alaska off the map!

    October 15, 2008 04:32 pm at 4:32 pm |
  265. Doug R.

    The electoral map will have more Blue than ever on 11/04/08. Obama/ Biden win by over 100 electoral votes!!
    The Republicans are running scared and becoming impulsive, desparate, and defensive. McCain head must be spinning like crazy. The debate tonight is going to be a barn burner.

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  266. hometowndemocrat

    Scott L.....where are you?? I miss your obtuse comments!!! I hope you haven't left....oh Scott, say it isn't so.............

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  267. Steve Holcomb

    I live in North Carolina and I believe our state will go to Obama. I know lots of people working really hard to make it happen. I have voted democrat in every election since 1974 but I have never been as excited about or followed an election so closely as this one. I know many first time voters who are supporting Obama. I personally have given money to the campaign and talked about the issues with my co-workers. I believe we are seeing history in the making and a turning point for our country much like the election of 1960 when John Kennedy ushered in a new era of hope for the future.

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  268. Dana

    Let's just hope that people will actually turn out to VOTE on election day!

    Obama-Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  269. Brian

    Unless Barack Obama does something incredibly stupid in the next 4 weeks (which looks unlikely), he wll be president. Most of America has already made a decision and it looks like Obama is that decision.

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  270. Lu

    Seeing that the mainstream media and polling is controlled by liberals I doubt the validity of this report but time will tell. Meanwhile, I'll just hope and pray Obama's agenda will be exposed for the foolishness it is before it's too late. Wake up America; we need change but not to be shortchanged by his rob the responsible hardworking folks to give to the poor. By the way, have any of you ever been employed by a poor person? Go ask some emploers how many people they plan on laying off if Obama gets elected. The wealthy will just use their lay-off savings to pay their Obama taxes.

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  271. mcsame/falin 08

    i wonder what mcsame will say about this, " we got them just where we want them"?

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  272. Too Bad

    Don't forget to VOTE folks, that's the ONLY to actually make this happen, get Obama in the WH.

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  273. Emma

    Hip, hip hooray!

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  274. Tommy, Chicago IL

    Change won't happen unless we VOTE!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:33 pm at 4:33 pm |
  275. Dawn

    I find this whole sham of a polling process (especially by the totally far leaning left media) a farce. I have a theory that the polls are overly targeted toward Democrats...just like the populace that is sought out to register by ACORN. And anyone who actually believes that they are not going to lose money under the Obamanation is laughable.

    October 15, 2008 04:34 pm at 4:34 pm |
  276. kc in hick-town texas

    In reference to

    ~~Kim, Charlotte, NC October 15th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

    Yeah! Please remember to push Obama name on the ballot, and then vote straight Democrat.

    Yeah!~~

    IF YOU VOTE FOR OBAMA AND THEN PUSH STRAIGHT TICKET – YOUR VOTE FOR OBAMA WILL NOT BE COUNTED!!!!!

    it is safer to always go through and vote for each candidate. DONT vote the straight ticket!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:34 pm at 4:34 pm |
  277. Hurricane

    Dow down another 700 points just hours before the debate.

    Let's see if Bill Ayers is on McCain's mind and lips. If McGeezer pulls that carp tonight, the repubs are finished for a decade.

    Go Barack!

    October 15, 2008 04:34 pm at 4:34 pm |
  278. ShirleyY - Seattle

    THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE BRADLEY EFFECT, WATCH GOD'S GRACE EFFECT. WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU IS FOR YOU AND NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST GOD OR HIS CHILD WILL PROSPER.

    GOD LOVES THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO GIVE US A GREAT LEADER LIKE BARACK OBAMA.

    BY THE WAY, HUSSEIN MEANS HANDSOME ONE OR BEAUTIFUL ONE.

    October 15, 2008 04:34 pm at 4:34 pm |
  279. BMS in NC

    The Dow is down 733 now. More votes for Obama.

    October 15, 2008 04:34 pm at 4:34 pm |
  280. Latina for Obama (nj)

    Lets go my fellow americans...we can do this!!!

    YES WE CAN!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  281. chas alabama

    Every time McCain comes down on Obama the polls go higher for Obama, Cheney has a heart?

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  282. Mike

    A vote for McCain is a vote of confidence in Gov. Palin!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  283. LD in CALI

    I only have one thing to say...
    BLUE BABY BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  284. FreeNLovIt

    Obama's judgement and Clinton's economic vision are both the two attributes that this country desperately need.

    I hope Obama creates an economic czar, headed by Hillary, while he tackles the international community with Biden.

    We need the best of the best to save America, and at his perilous times, they are the TWO best candidates.

    We have so many problems, that yes, it will take THREE presidents to fix this mess.

    David Gergen once said our economy was hurting and how I view it, we need someone that can WALK on water.

    We need Obama's go-easy-lucky attitude and the authentic luck of the Clintons. I hope they work together. Hillary 2016!!

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  285. kap in atlanta

    McCain should be a statesman and end this contest with dignity. After all, he's a Senator who will be returning to the Senate. And don't forget folks, "Joey the Shark" will be presiding.

    O'Biden '08

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  286. North Atlanta GA

    McCain is TOAST!:
    Oh SNAP!

    It's time for McCain to perform another gimmick and suspend his campaign until Cheney recovers from his Frankenstein shock treatment.

    Dam that funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  287. Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri

    Good! Obama/Biden all the way! GOP, can you say landslide?
    YES WE CAN!

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  288. Gary of El Centro, Ca

    The only thing left to the Republicans is to pull dirty tricks and practice voter suppression techniques on election day.......so watch out for that, they are experts.

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  289. Bravo

    People are starting to come around.... Palin McBush will destroy what's left of us and a six-pack isn't going to help.

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  290. Pro

    McCain only talks tough behind Cindy's and Sarah's skirts! Men say things face to face!

    Trump has billions and still has the flip, yellow, and brown teeth! I think he suffers from delusions about Palin!

    October 15, 2008 04:35 pm at 4:35 pm |
  291. I said Thanks, but No Thanks to another 4 years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence

    Obama/Biden: "Don't it make your red states, blue."

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  292. Anne E.

    Come on, kids! We've got to do all we can to change/reverse/negate Rovian "strategery"!
    YES WE CAN!
    How do you spell "landslide"???

    I spell it: O-B-A-M-A B-I-D-E-N

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  293. Mike

    Can we say....OH YEAH!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  294. This one is for That One

    Forgive me........I take back all I said about bubbas.......welcome......join the team.........Obama and Biden are the best !!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  295. J.G. from AZ

    Go tell it on the mountain that

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  296. Ravi

    Lol, North Dakota and Montana?? I figured those two would always be solid Red. I like the look of that blue Virginia by the way!

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  297. chico from Virginia

    The TRUE voice of the American people will not be denied this election. There is NO room for doubt on this matter. The forces to be may have stolen the 2000 election from Vice-President Gore but it seems to have corrected itself in this one. They cannot hide this one from us. Not from Americans, not from the other countries, and most importantly, not from themselves. The "elite" are done. FINISHED.

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  298. carol

    We are nearly there Obama/Biden supporters.......people have realized that McCain cannot fix anything right now and his campaign has back fired on him.
    It is so obvious who is the smart man to lead this country alongside his great running mate.....we cannot wait until Nov to see the back of McCain and Palin as they have both been a total disgrace.

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  299. San Diego observer

    I am sick of all these polls and predictions. Just let the people vote and stop trying to control and guide the election!

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  300. Don from Maine

    America has woken up and realized what a pathetic republican ticket we have this year. McCain doomed himself when he picked Palin to be VP. She has no business anywhere near the white house. Any Hillary supporter who votes for Palin since Hillary was not picked is a total airhead. the American people have had enough. You may call yourself a maverick-but in 26+ years of being mavericky McCain still hasn't accomplished much more than politcs as usual. As for Palinshe hasn't done anything and doesn;t even have a clue what the VP does. It is not surprising to see the tide turn. Americans want a clear defined path for the future not smears, lies and rhetoric. Can you say OBAMA in a landslide victory? Sarah Palin will go down as the biggest political blunder in the last 40 years.
    YES WE CAN
    Obama 08

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  301. Al Mellen

    After the debate tonight,,,McCain will probably loose his mind,,,,,,,,maybe he already has. However,,,,,he has the option of returning to one of HER {Cindy's} many homes,,,,,,unlike most Americans who are just trying to keep their one home.

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  302. Pablo

    Now, get out and vote on Nov 4th!

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  303. Jessica

    Everyone...Turn out on Nov. 4th. Bring snacks and a book or your PSP and anticipate long lines (especially in low-income areas). But, wait and VOTE. We need every last vote to insure we don't have another "tie".

    Obama-Biden08 in Michigan! and every other progressive state in the land! God bless America!

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  304. Nando, Florida

    VIRGINIA IS GOING TO VOTE FOR THAT ONE !!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:36 pm at 4:36 pm |
  305. FL Rep for Obama

    Differences between 2004/2008 Elections:

    It is true that we ALL must make our voices heard and vote (either early or on Nov 4th). But you cannot compare 2004 to 2008. In 2004 we had a President "impeached" by the House, but the economy was good and there was no war. In 2008, the economy has tanked and we are still in Iraq. Americans are different in 2008...we have an unpopular President (Rep.), a struggling economy, and a war that the majority of the population feels we need to end. That said, Obama has a better chance than Kerry...BUT WE ALL STILL NEED TO VOTE!!

    October 15, 2008 04:37 pm at 4:37 pm |
  306. weneedstrongleadership

    When it comes election day, please vote for who you think is best qualified for the job. Some people running for president have lost because people saw it was a landslide and that there vote didn't count, that's why the people who were ahead in the poles lost, please people don't let this happen again.

    October 15, 2008 04:37 pm at 4:37 pm |
  307. Always Blue Maryland

    Jay, you wrote exactly what I was going to write. I opened my 401K statement today (it's been sitting on my kitchen table for a few days). I had tears in my eyes as I saw how much I lost in ONE month. I am almost 60, on my own and am helping my two daughters pay $50K + in college loans so they can start their lives. I can't wait to vote and then I'm off to VA to make sure that everyone who wants to vote can vote!

    October 15, 2008 04:37 pm at 4:37 pm |
  308. Preco, NY

    When McCain became a senator in 1986, filling the seat of retiring Republican icon Barry Goldwater, he was finally in a position that a true maverick could use to battle the entrenched interests in Washington. Instead, McCain did the bidding of his major donor, Charlie Keating, whose financial empire was on the brink of collapse. Federal regulators were closing in on Keating, who had taken federally insured deposits from his Lincoln Savings and Loan and leveraged them to make wildly RISKY real estate ventures. If regulators restricted his investments, Keating knew, it would all be over.
    Now, when Keating tried to stack the federal regulatory bank board with cronies, McCain made a phone call seeking to push them through. In 1987, in an unprecedented display of political intimidation, McCain also attended two meetings convened by Keating to pressure federal regulators to back off. The senators who participated in the effort would come to be known as the Keating Five.
    This is one of the reasons why RED states are turning BLUE!!!!!
    McCain is too RISKY!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:37 pm at 4:37 pm |
  309. J.G. from AZ

    Go tell it on the mountain that Barak Obama was born. Oh what a happy day.

    October 15, 2008 04:37 pm at 4:37 pm |
  310. tootsie

    let;s not get too confident, we ned everyone to get out and vote!

    Obama Biden!

    October 15, 2008 04:37 pm at 4:37 pm |
  311. Ruth

    I live in Indianapolis and all the local polls have Obama at even or winning...different from the national polls. I'm always surprised not to see us discussed more on these discussions of swing states. We expect to be in Obama's camp and be the November surprise for you all!

    October 15, 2008 04:37 pm at 4:37 pm |
  312. Helene

    Way to go Barack !

    October 15, 2008 04:37 pm at 4:37 pm |
  313. Denise OKC

    ROCK STEADY BABY!!! We will continue to fight its Official.
    Obama/Biden 08 Yea Baby

    October 15, 2008 04:38 pm at 4:38 pm |
  314. Musicpromo Ca

    I said it a year ago.... this race should not even be close, and as we get closer to the Nov 4th date. I think that we will see that it's not.

    Go! Obama Go!

    October 15, 2008 04:38 pm at 4:38 pm |
  315. Streetkid wano e Toronto

    Lets avoid complacence! Lets turn the polls into votes Nov.4

    Go Obama Go Biden 08!! YES WE CAN!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:38 pm at 4:38 pm |
  316. Bill From VA

    Tradition Republican for Obama! Way to get Virginia involved, it is nice to see us go for change for the first time in 40+ years.

    Obama 08

    October 15, 2008 04:38 pm at 4:38 pm |
  317. Obiwan

    The Ball is on McCains 30 yard line, we can't afford no fumbles or picks, lets all stay focused by everyone going out to vote. and we will get into the END ZONE. GO BARACK and JOE GO

    October 15, 2008 04:39 pm at 4:39 pm |
  318. Mark

    The country needs the change of needs, not the change of the wrap itself without changing the stuff inside the wrap. We need the change of 'that one'. We do not want an AIP supporter inside the White House. AIP do not believe in our constitution!!!!! Did you watch the Rick Sanchez report yesterday?? Who is backing up that Hypocrat Palin??

    October 15, 2008 04:39 pm at 4:39 pm |
  319. Think Blue

    And Indiana is looking blue............
    MERCY

    October 15, 2008 04:39 pm at 4:39 pm |
  320. FathersLastSon

    Due to certain laws in a few of them red states OBAMA may not get the votes derserved however if he does it willa similiar turnout of that in 2000, and 2004 where as votes got lost ...which way did it go.. which did it go..

    October 15, 2008 04:39 pm at 4:39 pm |
  321. Prakash

    May God bless THAT ONE!

    October 15, 2008 04:39 pm at 4:39 pm |
  322. Dominique

    This is good news but we are not done yet. Please continue to volunteer. Knock on doors. Make those phone calls. Talk to your neighbors. Vote early if you can. We can do this.

    Working hard to turn VA blue!

    October 15, 2008 04:39 pm at 4:39 pm |
  323. KEVIN

    ALL I WANT TO SAY IS WHY HAS NO NETWORK RAN THE SARAH PALIN / TODD PALIN INVOVEMENT WITH THE A.I.P.

    ALL I WANT TO SAY IS WHY HAS NO NETWORK RAN THE SARAH PALIN / TODD PALIN INVOVEMENT WITH THE A.I.P. !!

    WHY DOES THE MEDIA PROTECT SARAH PALIN I THINK THE AIP ISSUE IS JUST AS BIG IF IT WERE OBAMA THEY WOULD RUN IT

    October 15, 2008 04:39 pm at 4:39 pm |
  324. FL Rep for Obama

    CORRECTION: 2000 Election and 2008 Election. Gore was ahead in the popular and Electoral vote and still "lost" to Bush. I apologize for my typo...I do know my history!!

    October 15, 2008 04:39 pm at 4:39 pm |
  325. Richard

    Debate drinking game: everytime McCain tries to smear Obama tonight with Ayers, ACORN, or Jesse Jackson's nonsense, BOTTOMS UP!

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  326. Kevin

    NORTH CAROLINA FOR OBAMA

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  327. brian thompson biloxi, ms

    Mississippi is starting to get "OBAMATIZED!!"

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  328. Sherri

    Change is coming! Amen.

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  329. Marco in AZ

    My wife and I just voted by mail here in Arizona. Two more votes for THAT ONE in the bag, and despite all the odds I'm still rooting for a BIG UPSET in McSame's own home turf!

    OBAMA-BIDEN 08!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  330. Marie

    That one will win. (Update on Nov 4).

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  331. David/Florida

    Glory, Glory Hallelujah. The Landslide is coming. Let's get out and Vote, Vote and Vote. There is no looking back now. The Obama Family will walk down Pennsylvania Ave to their White House. It will be a Grand Day for America, the United States of America. November 5th should be declared a Holiday for all the People. The long nightmare will finally be over. God bless America.

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  332. President McCain

    If I didn't know better I'd be worried.
    :-)

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  333. Greg285

    Americans are finally seeing the light (In their pockets as well) and McCain is just 4 more years of the same failed policies. Bush is the worst President in the history of this great country and McCain agreed with him over 90% of the time. The Republican brand is dead and we need to send McCain and Palin out with those failed policies. The era of divide and conquer is over! This is the United States of America, not Red or Blue states of America….

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  334. political junkie

    Looks good for Obama – but – we've been disappointed before!
    Chris Rock said something like this on Real Time with Bill Mahr
    a couple of weeks ago ' silly Obama thinks that just because he
    gets the most votes, he'll win .... they'll change the rules again
    somehow...' I also heard another comic say ' I won't feel safe
    about it until about the 3rd year into the presidency !'
    After all – Florida was STOLEN from Gore (you think it was just
    a coincidence that Jeb Bush was governor then???!!!) and
    Kerry was CHEATED out of Ohio... so don't get all complacent!!!
    Republicans are masters at manipulation. What else could
    possibly explain not 1 – but 2 Bush terms????????????

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  335. S in NY

    This whole deal is shady and smells a little funny.... do we really want to become a socialist nation? As bad as things are trust me they can be much worse....

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  336. Mark G

    Obama/Biden all the way. Tonight will sew it up for them. Dipstick and lipstick can go back home.

    October 15, 2008 04:40 pm at 4:40 pm |
  337. Terri

    Please vote early.

    October 15, 2008 04:41 pm at 4:41 pm |
  338. Susan in SC

    OH YES!!!

    Now... IF WE CAN ONLY:
    Keep Jesse Jackson's mouth shut;
    Keep W off of the TV (so stocks stop tanking);
    Send Sarah a one way ticket to Alaska;
    Send Cindy McCain to drug rehab; and
    Send John McCain to the retirement village –
    Our county may yet stand a chance!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:41 pm at 4:41 pm |
  339. Linda

    Yes! OBAMA-BIDEN '08

    October 15, 2008 04:41 pm at 4:41 pm |
  340. Andy in Atlanta

    Who is going to pay all the bills? All the people with means have taken their remaing money from the stock market and headed south to Costa Rica and Aruba.

    Obama getting elected will only hurt the poor. The rich have left and took the good jobs with them.

    October 15, 2008 04:41 pm at 4:41 pm |
  341. tom

    Been up in the poll is great, but you have to get out and vote and make sure you take someone else with you, then go and look for more people and get them to vote. Thats how we would win this election.
    We are still the underdog don't let the polls fool you.

    Vote for Peace, Prosperity and Change. Vote Obama/Biden.

    Lets send George Bush and John McCain Packing.

    October 15, 2008 04:41 pm at 4:41 pm |
  342. dittohead with forty names

    Even the biggest Red State,"Texas", is worried about Obamas coattails down here.If you thought Eddie Haskill was funny,your gonna love Sarah Palin and Johnny.

    October 15, 2008 04:41 pm at 4:41 pm |
  343. randy

    i just got my absentee ballot guess what guys i am going to stamp lol
    barack the vote america.

    October 15, 2008 04:41 pm at 4:41 pm |
  344. Matt

    This pretty much puts an end to the election. McCain needs to pull out of the state. He has no chance anymore. It is so obvious that the election will go for Obama. LAAANDSLIIIIIIIIIIIDE!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:41 pm at 4:41 pm |
  345. X-Republican in Texas for Obama

    If the polls are as accurate as they were in the primaries things are looking great for Obama. I can wait to vote Tuesday for Obama/Biden.

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  346. Jilly in Cali

    As Betty said: Dems, you MUST vote on Nov. 4th if we're going to make his happen......

    Young people: Obama is depending on you mostly. GET OUT AND VOTE. Your futures are too important to leave in the hands of McCain and Palin!

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  347. MikeH

    I'm more interested in the Israeli Lobby's attempt to swing this election by spreading lying propaganda in the form of DVD snuck into people's newspapers.

    These are the same right wing extremeis people who tried to get this country to attack Iran.

    They would have american soldiers bleed and die for their apartheid regime.

    If anyone catches asomeone sneaking a dvd into a newspaper, turn them into the FBI.

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  348. Erik

    Does anyone see the pattern? Obama up in the polls, stock market goes down. Anyone with a bit of economic sense knows that if Obama wins, he will destroy the economy.

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  349. rich

    Its about time McCain get a one way ticket back to Arizona. Sarah can hitch a ride back on the moose she rode into town on back to Alaska.

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  350. BrentnChicago

    The finish line is on the horizon. How perfect that Obama's symbol for his campaign is a sun coming up over a horizon with rays beeming out. It is a new day for America. A new time! A new beginning! Obama and Biden will lead us through these past eight years of darkness and Bush-McCain policies into the light. The new beginning! Let the count down begin!

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  351. Republican Voting OBAMA

    Oklahoma will go blue

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  352. Cindy Nelson

    I love this when I hear it. I just hope it holds!!!!
    I live in PA, and I still feel the race card is an issue here in this state, around the Pittsburgh area. I pray this news holds true, and we have a victory on 11/4 for the Dems.

    I think people are waking up to the idea that Sarah Palin could be their President, and are backing away from that ticket.

    I also think that Obama has been running a good campaign, with good points, and he is just a far Superior Candidate.

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  353. Paying Attention

    O..B..A..M..A ! ! !

    YES ! ! !

    I can't wait to vote...

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  354. Melanie

    YES, WE CAN!!!!
    GO OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!!

    October 15, 2008 04:42 pm at 4:42 pm |
  355. Fleas

    I wouldn't guarantee the Anti-Christ a victory just yet.

    October 15, 2008 04:43 pm at 4:43 pm |
  356. That One won

    Remember the primay in NH, Obama was predicted the winner with a larger margin but he did not win NH.

    It is not over yet, we still have several millions of racists, and poll-liers out there. The Bradley-Wilder effect is well and alive in all the polls

    October 15, 2008 04:43 pm at 4:43 pm |
  357. Patrick

    KEEP FIGHTING DEMS. DONT LET POLLS FOOL YOU> WE NEED EVERY SINGLE VOTE. If we show up..Nov. 4th will be a JOY!

    October 15, 2008 04:43 pm at 4:43 pm |
  358. Jos/TN

    simply put Thank God

    October 15, 2008 04:43 pm at 4:43 pm |
  359. j

    As much as I hope Obama's lead holds true and continues to expand, the only numbers that really matter are those that turn up on election day so it's really important for people to make a commitment to vote and show up to the polls to cast their ballot. In other words, don't count a win as a given until it happens. Get out and VOTE!

    October 15, 2008 04:43 pm at 4:43 pm |
  360. Ben Reese

    Go Georgia & North Dakota! Keep working to become blue!

    Obama/Biden 2008 4 LIFE

    October 15, 2008 04:43 pm at 4:43 pm |
  361. Michelle

    I just received my Obama bumper sticker...I put it on my car immediately so that I can show the Mccain supporters that FLORIDA is all about "Obama"!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:43 pm at 4:43 pm |
  362. adeoluwa

    mcCAIN seems to be geting CAINED!!

    October 15, 2008 04:43 pm at 4:43 pm |
  363. Rick Cross

    I am a very stong Obama supporter but one cannot take anything for granted; ask Al Gore. It looks great now but the race will tighten. Virginia, NC, Ohio and Colorado are the key. GO OBAMA?BIDEN!

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  364. Gerald in Georgia

    Come on Democrats!!! We still have get out there and vote!!!! Vote!! Vote!!!! Don't start celebrating until the votes have been counted. Encourage other democrats and indpendents and republicans to get out there and vote Obama/ Biden!!!!!

    Obama08
    Change we can believe in!!

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  365. Obama is a Joke

    I hope more and more people in Ohio see the video clip between Obama and the plumber. Ohio will go McCain.

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  366. Charlie in Rockford Michigan

    based on the map Obama won't only win but win BIG!!!!!
    I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!
    OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!
    YES WE CAN!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  367. Colleen

    This is far from over- And it will not be a landslide by any means- Please

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  368. HSNP

    If the Virginia polls are even close to correct then other Southern states can swing, too. West Virginia and Arkansas should be first among them.

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  369. Colorado for Obama

    I VOTED FOR "THAT ONE" VIA ABSENTEE BALLOT YESTERDAY!!

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  370. jean from orlando

    As an Obama supporter – I hope we realize that this is justa POLL – so if some of us decides to stay home for the elections – thinking that Obama has it under wraps – then it's safe to say McSleezy may still win the WHITE HOUSE and ruin what is left of this country

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  371. JIMBISCIELLO

    THIS IS GOOD NEWS, HOWEVER AS THE MAN ONCE APTLY SAID " IT IS NOT OVER UNTIL IT IS OVER".
    WE CANNOT SIT ON OUR HANDS AND THINK THAT THIS IS OVER, WE MUST MARCH ON UNTIL FINAL VICTORY IS ACHIEVED ONCE AND FOR ALL.
    HUNKER DOWN ,WORK HARD ,ANTICIPATE EVERYTHING , EXPECT NOTHING AND THIS WILL HAPPEN.
    THIS COUNTRY MUST SEND THE REPUBLICANS PACKING – TIME FOR MC CAIN TO GO HOME, TIME FOR GIULIANI TO SHUT UP AND MOST IMPORTANT TIME FOR PALIN TO BE A HOCKEY MOM AND NOTHING MORE....

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  372. Mark

    Do not forget to vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  373. What!!!!!

    Oh that one!!!!!! My president Senator Obama!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:44 pm at 4:44 pm |
  374. Cindy Nelson

    One more thing. Remind me never to vacation in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, or South Dakota......
    Right up the middle of our country they run pure red.

    October 15, 2008 04:45 pm at 4:45 pm |
  375. Connie

    If the people in Indiana does not wake up and turn our state blue I am moving to Alaska , no make that Canada , so I can get one of those jobs McSenile will be shipping there. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
    Connie from Indiana

    October 15, 2008 04:45 pm at 4:45 pm |
  376. MikeH

    It ain't over yet, we gotta make sure people are legally registered and that they vote.

    Fight the Republican vote suppression effort with all you've got.

    The future of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Freedom of expression are at stake.

    October 15, 2008 04:45 pm at 4:45 pm |
  377. Linda in The Old Dominion(Virginia)

    This is my dream come true, Goodbye good old boys, at last, we see a change coming. McCain should take a bus back to AZ and retire on a porch gracefully Sarah Palin well, just go home and raise your family, we have had enough of your rude and vile campaigns..

    October 15, 2008 04:45 pm at 4:45 pm |
  378. Brett in NC

    I'll bet any one of you brainless Nobama supporters that he loses in NC!

    October 15, 2008 04:46 pm at 4:46 pm |
  379. Friend of Obama

    That's what I am talking about. Change that Electoral Map – YES YOU CAN OBAMA/BIDEN 08

    October 15, 2008 04:46 pm at 4:46 pm |
  380. Retired Army in San Antonio

    The fact that Virginia is moving into the 'blue' column is final 'proof positive' that the McCain/Palin ticket is rendered null & void!!

    That One/Biden 2008

    October 15, 2008 04:46 pm at 4:46 pm |
  381. SB in NoVA

    Turn VA Blue!!!!!

    YES WE CAN!!!

    Obama/Biden 08 and BEYOND!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:46 pm at 4:46 pm |
  382. John A

    This Ohioan is voting OBAMA, baby.

    October 15, 2008 04:46 pm at 4:46 pm |
  383. Beth E

    Go, Barack, Go!

    But EVERYONE keep your video cameras and cell phones on and poised at all polling stations for illegal actions. There are still corrupt polling officials and Diebold machines are still used without any paper trail.

    October 15, 2008 04:46 pm at 4:46 pm |
  384. Ex-mod-GOP for Obama

    I can confirm that Obama is surging here in North Carolina.

    Just twenty days to go ...

    October 15, 2008 04:46 pm at 4:46 pm |
  385. Hoku

    I don't think that McCain can afford to pull out of any of the Red States. He has already disappointed the base of Republicans in Michigan. In fact, with many high profile conservatives not supporting McCain, it has become very difficult for McCain's campaign people to gain more support from their own base as well as the undecideds.

    October 15, 2008 04:46 pm at 4:46 pm |
  386. Ain't Got No Sense

    I've been Obamatized!

    October 15, 2008 04:47 pm at 4:47 pm |
  387. Marco

    One DOWN.....GEORGIA to go..... Dont let us down peach staters. We know you can do it.

    Obama/Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 04:47 pm at 4:47 pm |
  388. John Poggendorf; Prescott, AZ

    GO – BAMA!

    GO – BAMA!!

    GO – BAMA!!!

    (Repeat as necessary until you finally get it right, America!)

    October 15, 2008 04:47 pm at 4:47 pm |
  389. Andy in Va

    Ask Palin if she understands how many states Obama is palling around with.

    October 15, 2008 04:47 pm at 4:47 pm |
  390. John Lawrence

    I cannot wait until the day after the election.
    Cafferty can finally shut up!
    I am sick and tired of hearing his big mouth!
    Talk about an angry person!

    October 15, 2008 04:47 pm at 4:47 pm |
  391. Anisha

    This is the best news I have heard all day! I am "That One"

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  392. Maggie from Virginia

    Yes We Can!

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  393. Matt

    I predict:

    Obama-380

    McBush-158

    I hope the remainder of the toss ups will go Obama NC, FL, CO, NV, MO. Heck he could even take WV and IN.

    NC FOR OBAMA-BIDEN 08/12

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  394. Sandy - PA

    Can anyone explain to me how Louisiana, after they went through with Katrina under this administration, can POSSIBLY be a red, or a red-leaning state?? That, to me, is just unbelievable! But hey, that's how we got W in the first place,I guess.

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  395. Jarno

    Keep up the good work, Obama/Biden supporters!

    After America voted Bush in for the second term, I thought that all hope was lost – the country was overrun by idiots.

    This time, after a disastrous 8 years of a war-mongering, radical republican administration, this election seems to me to be a simple test of sanity – if you're willing to let the same party back into office YET AGAIN, then America truly deserves the financial ruin, and plummeting reputation in the world, that it's now suffering. Too bad that the effects of bad choices in America ripple out into the rest of the world, that has to suffer through the consequences of choices they had no influence over.

    The world is holding it's breath, wishing that the name of the next president of the United States is Obama.

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  396. Palin grosses me out

    Mcpain lied by putting politics before country....if he's chosen one of the qualified candidates he'd have a better chance today......Thank God for Obama Biden america can now regain it's true Glory in the world and in economics....pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese do vote on novvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv 4thhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  397. JL

    This still means nothing...polls rarely transfer to actual votes.

    Don't get comfortable and blow off voting, Obama supporters. This is the time to dig and become determined to vote, not the time to declare victory.

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  398. mike

    When read above comments i just wonder -Why so many stupid people ? O Obama , god Obama , save us Obama – so stupit. Nothing he going to do, just tax you ,make American communist economy and smile.

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  399. Feature87

    Go Obama...Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and Florida will be blue!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  400. bornjustice

    God does not want to dam America, he wants to bless America!

    I 'm almost tearing to know that the majority of Americans this time really jump out of those old politic tricks, recognizing and listening to the voice of a real leader – God Guides You!!!

    Vote now and till the last minute for Obama/Biden!

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  401. Sandy - PA

    Can anyone explain to me how Louisiana, after they went through with Katrina under this administration, can POSSIBLY be a red, or a red-leaning state?? That, to me, is just unbelievable!

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  402. Mike

    Obama, please stay focus! I talked with people today whom normally vote republican who are voting for Obama. The tidalwave is building. Keep it going! Stay on message! Go Obama!

    October 15, 2008 04:48 pm at 4:48 pm |
  403. I WANT "THAT ONE" FOR PREZ...

    MONTANA is next to swing for "that one"

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  404. Too Bad It Won't Make It's Way to the Mainstream Media

    I'm not much of a Howard Stern fan, but he recently showed the ignorance of many Obama supporters. It's too long a story, but if you can get it, you'll love it. The Obama supporters actually supported many of McCain's proposals stances while expressing support for Obama. What a bunch of Ignoramuses!!

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  405. CH

    NC won't stop working for the Obama/Biden ticket until Nov.5. We don't trust the Repugnicans . Yes we can!!

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  406. Annie, Atlanta

    Mitch – great observation. And I'd add in more ways than just geographically.

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  407. Demi

    Obama supporters go and vote for him NOW!!!
    I did it today during my lunch break. I feel good!

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  408. bluestate

    I can't wait for Mccain's concession speech

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  409. Aurelia Dean

    I hope he really does do the things he promises but he might need 8 years to do it. I am voting for "that one"

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  410. Sandy - PA

    How can Louisiana, after they went through under this administration, POSSIBLY be a red, or a red-leaning state?? That, to me, is just unbelievable!

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  411. Russ

    Kerry was NOT leading in the Electoral College in 2004. In fact, let's use Electoral-Vote.com to look back in time.

    Today the site has Obama at 357 Electoral Votes and McCain at 181 Electoral Votes.

    How did the site look four years ago?

    October 15, 2004
    Bush 284
    Kerry 228

    This is a completely different race.

    And while Obama is in a great position to win, it's no where close to being over. There's still a lot that needs to be done if we want Obama and Biden to be the next President and Vice President.

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  412. Glenn

    Just wondering. The 95% of Blacks voting for Obama....are they racist.....or will if he wins the next four years everyone in congress that disagrees with him will also be racist. I am voting for McCain because he is not a SOCIALIST. Wealth Redistribution. For those of you who don't understand this.....He takes my money and gives it to people who do not pay taxes. MORE WELFARE. Thanks Obama

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  413. Frank

    How can Louisiana, after they went through under this administration, POSSIBLY be a red, or a red-leaning state?? That, to me, is just unbelievable!

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  414. Unshrub

    McCain has a new campaign slogan: "A day late and a dollar short."

    October 15, 2008 04:49 pm at 4:49 pm |
  415. Frobama

    I likes Obamer for some reason.

    October 15, 2008 04:50 pm at 4:50 pm |
  416. young and informed independant WASP( woman against sarah palin )

    TEARS OF JOY!!!! (AND HOPE)

    October 15, 2008 04:50 pm at 4:50 pm |
  417. Charlie in Rockford Michigan

    WE ARE NOT DONE YET!!!!
    LETS WIN FLORIDA!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:50 pm at 4:50 pm |
  418. Wouldn't Life Be Great

    If all the Barry supporters lived in either California or New York!

    October 15, 2008 04:51 pm at 4:51 pm |
  419. John M. Hathorn

    IF OBAMA WINS, WE WILL ALL BE RICH FOR HE PROMISES NO TAXES AND FREE STUFF FOR EVERYONE. MIGHT I REMIND YOU ALL THAT THE SAME TYPE OF THINKING GO US IN THE MESS WE ARE IN NOW.

    October 15, 2008 04:51 pm at 4:51 pm |
  420. Desiree

    Do not forget – while voting for the PRESIDENT is very important, WE ALL NEED TO DO RESEARCH ON OUR LOCAL AND STATE REPRESENTATIVES AS WELL!!!! THESE are the people that help shape our country and vote ON OUR BEHALF! Go to your State's website and print out a list of every one running for each office, so that when you go to vote on November 4th, you are not only voting for Obama, but the best state and local representatives for you as well.

    October 15, 2008 04:51 pm at 4:51 pm |
  421. Conceicao

    God bless America, Go Obama
    YES WE CAN

    October 15, 2008 04:51 pm at 4:51 pm |
  422. Nom Deplume

    Wonder how the Virginians will feel when the knock on the door comes, and the newly created Gun Recovery Squad captain says "turn em in, boys, turn em in."

    October 15, 2008 04:51 pm at 4:51 pm |
  423. Dan Fr. Canada

    Thank God for this. The whole world is dumbfounded on how anyone is even considering a vote for a republican after the atrocious reign of president Bush. Especially one that voted with him 95% of the time. McCain says "I'll cut taxes". Does he not realize that your country is BROKE. Not even broke, in more debt that you could ever pay off. You need to raise taxes, you need to have strong leadership and you need intelligence. The McCain/Palin ticket is a perfect example of the wrong way to take your country out of this. PLEEEEASE VOTE OBAMA FOR THE SAKE OF THE FREE WORLD.

    October 15, 2008 04:51 pm at 4:51 pm |
  424. chuck

    the states not turning blue are the "Bible" belt states. Religion is truly one of the most divisive institutions ever created by man, and is now trying to divide the greatest nation on earth. Don't let it happen America. We are one nation and one people no matter how much religion has told you to hate certain groups of people who have never harmed anyone. Fight Fight Fight is the same as Hate Hate Hate.

    October 15, 2008 04:51 pm at 4:51 pm |
  425. RayRay,NC

    Polls are just polls people. we still have to get out there and vote to make this truly happen. This is not a time to relax. If we do McCain will win and we'll be slapping our foreheads.

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  426. Ed North Carolina

    Hitting independent voters such as myself with hate filled recorded phone calls as I have been getting from the RNC will not help McCain. Do the Republicans have any thing positive at all to offer?

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  427. Don in Florida

    I'd love to have a T-Shirt that says "I'm with That One!" on it. :)

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  428. Un-Decided Voter, Now Decided

    Guys Please GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!! VOTE!!!! VOTE!!
    VOTE EARLY but please VOTE for OBAMA/BIDEN

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  429. Jimmy

    I feel bad for McCain.
    He deserves some respect for serving our nation, but had and has wrong judgment when it mattered most.

    Universal truth.. " One cannot win peace with war... Peace can only spread peace"
    We still have to work hard to make sure that the GOP is voted out of power in all races and respects

    God bless everybody..

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  430. texas voter

    Dont ease up on them Obama. Keep the pressure on them. The American people dont need a hail marry in the fouth quarter.

    Obama/Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  431. Glenn

    SOCIALISM....WEALTH REDISTRIBUTION. He takes my money and gives to to those who now pay no income taxes. WELFARE Trapping more people into relying on the Government....for generations.....like down in New Orleans.....Are the 95% of blacks voting for Obama racist? Just wondering. More Welfare

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  432. JT from TN

    O'bama only needed one more state to lean his way to win, MCcain needed all the toss ups to go his way. I think if polls are correct and the votes go like they show, o'bama will be the next president.

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  433. Looking Forward

    Kick his butt, John. Obama is a waste. Get him confused so I can watch him talk in his ever-so famous vicious circles.

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  434. Connie

    Karen from phoenix I think all Christen should be praying for Obama and Biden. You can tell that both of them care, they are both devoted family men and I believe they feel our pain. Please pray for Obama for the debate. Old white women from Indiana hoping this state goes blue.OBAMA/BIDEN 08
    Connie from Indiana

    October 15, 2008 04:52 pm at 4:52 pm |
  435. alvin from tampa

    Shakes fist like Raul Julia in the Street Figher movie and says " GAME OVA! "

    October 15, 2008 04:53 pm at 4:53 pm |
  436. Meka

    All States will SWING SENATOR OBAMA.

    OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

    October 15, 2008 04:53 pm at 4:53 pm |
  437. Carolyn

    I love it....I love it....North Carolina is with you all the way (Senator Obama/Biden).....I agree Tim yes I'm taking a vacation day on Nov.4....to do what ever it takes. North Carolina is going BLUE...

    October 15, 2008 04:53 pm at 4:53 pm |
  438. LaJuan

    AMEN!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:53 pm at 4:53 pm |
  439. Kirby

    What about the Bradley effect? Don't forget that. Also, don't forget all the Hillary supporters who are lying to the pollsters. Don't be surprised when NY goes to McCain.

    This is the trouble with polls and computers: garbage in, garbage out.

    October 15, 2008 04:53 pm at 4:53 pm |
  440. Beaz

    A Democratic President and Democratic Majority in Congress! Quit your jobs – a crazy check for all!

    October 15, 2008 04:53 pm at 4:53 pm |
  441. Anna, IL

    It's about time you updated your electoral map. Your map looked like a joke for the past few weeks.

    October 15, 2008 04:53 pm at 4:53 pm |
  442. Republicans Hate America

    Put the christian extremists where they belong in the minority and irrelevant.

    October 15, 2008 04:53 pm at 4:53 pm |
  443. andrea

    We need to remember to get out to vote, Gore had the popular vote in 2000 but lost the election,, we cant let another bushwacker get elected!!! so dont let these polls stop you from doing your best to get everyone you know to get out and VOTE!!!!!! OBAMA/BIDAN!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:54 pm at 4:54 pm |
  444. Don in Florida

    here in Florida I will drive folks to the polls starting Oct 20 when early voting starts here.

    Go That One!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:54 pm at 4:54 pm |
  445. William from Virginia Beach

    I have never been so excited to vote. I know and understand that EVERYONE is entitled to his or her own opinion, but I am still trying to understand how some can call Palins Ignorance and obvious lack of knowledge, intelligence. That is why I am confident that Obama and Biden will win, because knowledge is Power, Claiming to have power is not.

    October 15, 2008 04:54 pm at 4:54 pm |
  446. Retired Army in San Antonio

    Hey JB........you mad, Brah?

    October 15, 2008 04:55 pm at 4:55 pm |
  447. Perusing-Through

    WAITING TO EXHALE. CAN'T EXHALE UNTIL 01:00am NOV.5TH.

    All good news but can't exhale until its in the bag.

    GOD Bless the United States of America!
    GOD Bless the Obama-Biden Leadership Team!

    October 15, 2008 04:55 pm at 4:55 pm |
  448. Tired of the Nonsense

    I'm so glad McCain had the horrible judgement of picking Sara Airhead Palin instead of Mitt Romney......he handed Obama the Presidency on a silver platter........wooooooooooooo hoooooooo!!!

    OBAMA/BIDEN '08'12

    YOU BETCHA! ;)

    LMAO

    October 15, 2008 04:55 pm at 4:55 pm |
  449. angel

    im a 25 year old and i think this election will be decided on the economy and has clearly affected the whle nation when bush red states are now toss up or like virginia now leaning obama MCCAIN IS OUT OF TOUCH and cant rally out of this one
    i will be SURPRISED if Obama doesnt win. i beleive he will win and possibly in a landslide,and in this last debate Obama needs to modivate americans and the independent voters,and if he does
    GAME OVER. JOHN BUSH MCCAIN

    barrack hussien Obama 2oo8

    October 15, 2008 04:55 pm at 4:55 pm |
  450. Voter08

    I Predict:

    Obama/Biden: 364
    McSame/Pitbull: 174

    I'm winning a bottle of Hennessy.

    October 15, 2008 04:55 pm at 4:55 pm |
  451. Cathy

    I am from Georgia and we will show up and represent for Obama and Biden.

    October 15, 2008 04:55 pm at 4:55 pm |
  452. White Male Veteran from Minnesota

    Yep...McCain and Palin have them just where they want them.

    October 15, 2008 04:56 pm at 4:56 pm |
  453. Bam!

    What more can I say?? Obama/Biden to the White House!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:56 pm at 4:56 pm |
  454. mendoza

    WE HAVE TO COME OUT AND VOTES GUYS GIRLS, BUT THIS IS GREAT NEWS! TIME TO TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY MY FELLOW AMERICANS! CHANGE IS HERE AND ON THE WAY TO DC!

    October 15, 2008 04:56 pm at 4:56 pm |
  455. Heather

    Let's send Sarah home!!!

    Vote early and make sure your vote is counted!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:56 pm at 4:56 pm |
  456. That One

    We are going to win over 365 Electoral vote and will turn this blue and red state into the United States.

    October 15, 2008 04:56 pm at 4:56 pm |
  457. Fabrizio

    I write from Italy, and I hope that Obama/Biden will win! Despite of our premier Silvio :-( , who ran to Washington to try to help Bush and his "follower" McCain.
    OBAMA/BIDEN for 8 years!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:56 pm at 4:56 pm |
  458. Hinda

    I am from VA – and Proud of my State!

    Go Obama/Biden 08!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:56 pm at 4:56 pm |
  459. Cindy from NC

    Who ever is talking smack about the polls don't mean anything to the OBAMA MAMA's.... Guess what, Obama supporters aren't worried because the polls don't include the millions of folks that aren't polled... Like the voters w/ cel phone/blackberries, college kids and millions of very excited 1st time voters who are going to
    BARAK THE VOTE...

    VOTE EARLY PEOPLE AND VOLUNTEER TO BRING VOTERS TO THE POLLS FOR BARAK...

    October 15, 2008 04:56 pm at 4:56 pm |
  460. VETS4Obama

    McBush and his smart mouthed eye candy V.P. choice must be getting desparate! Time to pack up and go back to you igloo Caribou Barbie....there you can spew hate and abuse power all you want! McShame showed VERY poor judgement picking her!

    October 15, 2008 04:57 pm at 4:57 pm |
  461. pgb

    VOTE!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:57 pm at 4:57 pm |
  462. Cindy from NC

    Who ever is talking smack about the polls don't mean anything to the OBAMA MAMA's.... Guess what, Obama supporters aren't worried because the polls don't include the millions of folks that aren't polled... Like the voters w/ cel phone/blackberries, college kids and millions of very excited 1st time voters who are going to
    BARAK THE VOTE...

    VOTE EARLY PEOPLE AND VOLUNTEER TO BRING VOTERS TO THE POLLS FOR BARAK...

    October 15, 2008 04:57 pm at 4:57 pm |
  463. Greg in Mpls

    I'm happy but cautious about this.

    We've still got a debate tonight. And then 20 more days until the election. A lot can happen in 20 days.

    And remember...even if Obama was up in every poll by 30 points...it means nothing unless we got out and VOTE on November 4th!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:57 pm at 4:57 pm |
  464. tjb

    ONE THING ABOUT POLLS AND THE PEOPLE WHO TAKE THEM........."FIGURES DON'T LIE BUT LIARS FIGURE"..... The same goes for SPREADING THE WEALTH

    October 15, 2008 04:58 pm at 4:58 pm |
  465. No McCain

    I hope teh latest pool is proof enough to McCain, Bush and the whoel world that we Americans learned a lot from teh mistake we made in electing Bush.

    October 15, 2008 04:58 pm at 4:58 pm |
  466. elm

    To Valerie,

    The only liars in this campaign are John McCain and Sarah (know nothing) Palin.

    Patriotic Americans just say no to:

    More War McCain &
    Taliban Palin

    October 15, 2008 04:58 pm at 4:58 pm |
  467. The World

    Is it the destiny of the world, during the most dangerous time, president Barack Obama? Even Louis Farrakhan endorses Barack Obama, and declares him "Messiah," what does that mean? Let's examine his ties with ACORN, Bill Ayers and Rev. Wright, any good and healthy influence?

    October 15, 2008 04:58 pm at 4:58 pm |
  468. Brian NYC

    I think i can open a fresh pack of thongs now. I'm thinking of throwing the biggest party on Nov. 4th.

    October 15, 2008 04:58 pm at 4:58 pm |
  469. Blue is my favourite colour

    Polls lie, they don't sample everyone. It would be great if they polled all the registered voters, but that would take a long time, so a few thousand here and there being polled everyday gives a snap shot, yes, but the results may still be skewed. THE ONLY POLL THAT COUNTS are the votes that are counted, so get out there and vote.

    Obama/Biden for 8 years.

    October 15, 2008 04:58 pm at 4:58 pm |
  470. Akinola - Houston

    "WHY DOES IT HAVE TO TAKE A VERY COMPETENT BLACK MAN TO RUN AGAINST A VERY INCOMPETENT WHITE MAN BEFORE A BLACK MAN CAN MAKE IT TO THE WHITE HOUSE" – FE

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  471. Jerry Atrick

    Just look at the few anti-Obama posts. There is already weeping, wailing and downright anger. Poor souls are in denial.

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  472. In Kansas

    For the one's who state in here that you 401K are tanking because of Bush, don't you think that would happen no matter who was in the White House. People seem to think that the only way this country is run is what the President does. The President is not the only branch that runs this country. Think about that one!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  473. Gary/Georgia

    The polls are just that...Polls! Anything could happen between now and Nov.4th! Georgia will stay with McCain!

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  474. hangdogit

    Virginia is great news - but there are a handful of other swing states where Obama leads – FL, CO and others.

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  475. hello

    Valerie,
    good luck to you when I will see you in new york city subway begging
    for bread.

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  476. Charlotte

    Now everyone has to get out their door and make it happen. If we don't vote, we can ruin it. Vote, vote, vote. Make the polls look like they were too conservative. The fat lady ain't sung yet, but we're hoping it's going to be a gut-busting killer aria when she does.

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  477. Anonymous

    And they doubt Obama´s character? Has anybody read recen articles in GQ and Rolling Stone magazines where they discuss McCain´s "heroic character" ? I don´t think he has the moral right to doubt anybody.

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  478. Chris in Nebraska

    I'm a proud Republican that's likely going to vote for Sen. Obama on Nov. 4, because my party does not deserve to be rewarded for what's gone on in this country for the past eight years. That said, I respect John McCain for his remarkable service to this country, and I think Sarah Palin is a rising star that just needs more time to hone her political skills. I would ask everyone on this board to be respectful of the people running for office, because as both Obama and McCain have said repeatedly, we're Americans first.

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  479. Poll unhappy

    Please with the polls (eyes rolling). Leave the voting until voting day. We don't need to micromanage the election!

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  480. Guzmam405

    Obama, I promise Florida for you!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 04:59 pm at 4:59 pm |
  481. Mike in Toronto

    Well that's great news indeed. But let's remember that traditionally there is a ten point spread between the polls and the actual results on election day–ie, a candidate who is up 12 or 13 points in the polls would win the election by 2 or 3 percentage points. The lesson here is –VOTE, dammit! Polls don't choose the next President–votes do. And you can't scream "foul" if you didn't step up to the plate.

    October 15, 2008 05:00 pm at 5:00 pm |
  482. CW

    There is no way that North Dakota will vote Blue

    October 15, 2008 05:00 pm at 5:00 pm |
  483. Not a socialist

    Yes. Finally! Only a few more months and then we will finally be a socialist government. Keep that socialist vibe going.

    October 15, 2008 05:00 pm at 5:00 pm |
  484. Rob

    This Republican voted early, for Obama. There are 20 days left. Volunteer, donate, phone bank, canvas! This nightmare is almost over.

    October 15, 2008 05:01 pm at 5:01 pm |
  485. Mary (Texas)

    WAKE UP IF NOBAMA WINS WE ARE ALL SCREWED!!

    Is obama taking you in when you all lose are jobs?? I realize some of you do not even pay taxes and expect a refund from taxpayers like me and that is pitiful!! SHAME ON YOU NOBAMA FOLKS!!!

    The larger companies nobama is sticking it to with taxes are the same people feeding your family. You guys are going to starve when you lose the jobs you are not doing very well – I guess nobama will hand you food foods??? What idiots!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:02 pm at 5:02 pm |
  486. Tired of the Nonsense

    to VALERIE –

    why don't you take off the hooded sheet and join the rest of us......if you think McCain is the man for the job after the ascenine decision to choose Palin, then you are either retarded, a racist or both.

    OBAMA.BIDEN'08/'12

    October 15, 2008 05:02 pm at 5:02 pm |
  487. CitizenAJ

    I really do hope people will exercise their right and privilege to vote and vote the way they are polling. If all things are equal between Senators Obama and McCan, their policies and visions cancel each other out, you have to consider their VP choices as a tie breaker.

    If you truly are a patriot to this country, if you truly put the country "first", if you truly believe in putting the BEST ticket into the white house, then it is obvious which way to vote America. Obama/Biden, because Senator Obama's choice for VP does not put the country at risk and actually brings substance and understanding to the ticket, Sarah Palin does not do that for McCain. She is not going to have an interview or appear on a Sunday morning news program from now until the election. We all know why. She avoids the press every where she goes and only calls in to conservative talk radio shows.

    John McCain made a strategic pick to win an election not strengthen the country and help ALL of America's citizens. This is clear and it is a "present danger".

    October 15, 2008 05:02 pm at 5:02 pm |
  488. Michelle Marietta

    Happy days are here again......

    Vote early if you can. Vote Obama/Biden

    Every vote needs to be cast for Obama....don't get lazy with the poll #'s

    Happy days are here again.............................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:02 pm at 5:02 pm |
  489. Bill Ayers

    I support Bobama Hussein.

    October 15, 2008 05:02 pm at 5:02 pm |
  490. Brendan H., San Antonio, TX

    And tonight Obama finishes the job!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:02 pm at 5:02 pm |
  491. Joe

    get ready to PAY PAY PAY

    October 15, 2008 05:02 pm at 5:02 pm |
  492. Pattie Carlson

    Thank God!!!!!
    We need a good democrat to make up for the past disasterous 8 years. Yahoo!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:02 pm at 5:02 pm |
  493. Jason Hussein, Nashville, Tn.

    well today in TN I put in my vote for the next President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama.

    October 15, 2008 05:03 pm at 5:03 pm |
  494. GeorgiaPeachforObama

    A few weeks ago all I saw was McCain hate ads. Last week I saw some Obama ads and now they are flooding my airwaves and not a McCain ad in site, I don't know if he's out of money or McCain just thinks he doesn't have to spend in GA.

    October 15, 2008 05:03 pm at 5:03 pm |
  495. Texas Mama for Obama

    YES WE CAN!
    YES WE WILL!

    And when everyone VOTES...We will say...

    YES WE DID!

    October 15, 2008 05:03 pm at 5:03 pm |
  496. Pua, HI

    Please everyone cast their vote. Those polls don't mean much.

    Obama/Biden 08... I can't wait!

    October 15, 2008 05:03 pm at 5:03 pm |
  497. Supporter from the Netherlands

    Obama is the right man for the job, he is full of inspiration and I know that he is going to make a lot of positive changes in America.

    Way to go big man.... love from Holland

    October 15, 2008 05:03 pm at 5:03 pm |
  498. Alex Miranda

    Test of characters? Has anybody out there read the recent articles in GQ and Rolling Stone magazines discussing McCain´s character?
    His life of pulling family strings, cheating and deceit make look anybody like a Disney fairy tale.

    October 15, 2008 05:03 pm at 5:03 pm |
  499. porkborg

    god, look at all that blue - looks nice!

    October 15, 2008 05:03 pm at 5:03 pm |
  500. Red

    20 days can be a lifetime in Politics. If the McCain camp would simply use some obvious STRATEGERY, you'll gradually see Obama's numbers slip.

    October 15, 2008 05:04 pm at 5:04 pm |
  501. MARIKAR HUSSEIN ONOGULU

    YES WE CAN

    WE CAN PAINT THIS COUNTRY BLACK
    BLACK POWER FOREVER

    BY THE GRACE OF ALLA OUR BROTHER BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA
    WILL BE THE NEXT LEADER OF THE USA

    YES WE CAN

    October 15, 2008 05:04 pm at 5:04 pm |
  502. Eric from MD

    As salmonella is to food, so is Bush to the Republican Party.
    Now McCain is trying to serve a McPalin meal cooked in the same Bush kitchen.
    I think we need about 8 years of Democratic dissenfectant!

    October 15, 2008 05:04 pm at 5:04 pm |
  503. Joe

    This article is anti democracy. It discourages voting as it implies that Obama has already won Virginia. Why vote if it's already decided?

    October 15, 2008 05:04 pm at 5:04 pm |
  504. joseph

    one more state for Obama 56 to go until everystate is a blue state! YIPEE!

    October 15, 2008 05:04 pm at 5:04 pm |
  505. Zana in AZ

    Even here in McCain country (Arizona) the Obama stickers and signs are everywhere. My state will undoubtedly end up red – again. But there's a lot more blue than there use to be around here. Go Obama!

    October 15, 2008 05:05 pm at 5:05 pm |
  506. Steve C - Atlanta, GA

    I won't be happy until Obama gets 60+ percent of the vote on election day......what a message that will send to the Washington establishment.....REAL CHANGE! It will change the way we elect our politiicans for the next 100 years!

    October 15, 2008 05:05 pm at 5:05 pm |
  507. Anonymous

    Please Vote!

    October 15, 2008 05:05 pm at 5:05 pm |
  508. VETS4Obama

    Valerie...get a clue!! I imagine you are for 4 more years of the same. This country is in the worst shape it has been since Hoover (another clueless Republican) Why don't you go to Alaska where you can worship your governor and watch her abuse more power?

    October 15, 2008 05:06 pm at 5:06 pm |
  509. Brian, Detroit, MI

    I don't know if Obama can win the election with the government's record of stealing the election away from We, the People. We may soon have to take this country back from the government that is destroying it.

    October 15, 2008 05:06 pm at 5:06 pm |
  510. Hope

    Sound great... America will be great!!!
    Yes we can

    OB/Bi

    October 15, 2008 05:06 pm at 5:06 pm |
  511. Laszlo in L.A.

    This comes down to people with diplomas versus people living in trailers. If your state has more people living in trailers than people with an education, your state tends to vote Republican. More diplomas than trailers, you vote Democratic.

    What this map says to me is that there are either more diplomas than 4 years ago, or many more people scared of ending up living in a trailer if we don't change leadership!

    Obama/Biden '08

    October 15, 2008 05:06 pm at 5:06 pm |
  512. Drew, VA

    As Virginia goes, so does the nation.

    Yeeeeehaaaaa, we're going to vote for Obama and Biden.

    Go Virginia !!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:06 pm at 5:06 pm |
  513. Nancy

    The real fight begins after the election – holding the winner to accomplish what he / she set out to do. In this race, my money's on red! Go John McCain.

    October 15, 2008 05:07 pm at 5:07 pm |
  514. Randhir Malik

    I did not believe that OBAMA will carry North Carolina until last week. Now it appears that OBAMA will carry Noth Carolina. What a change the last week has made?

    October 15, 2008 05:07 pm at 5:07 pm |
  515. mitch

    barack has ideas. john has warts.

    October 15, 2008 05:07 pm at 5:07 pm |
  516. Foxy

    Vote for "That One"

    October 15, 2008 05:07 pm at 5:07 pm |
  517. Charles

    That's outstanding im from VA but live in GA I just voted for Obama I wish GA would turn blue also, he will win Savannah I'm sure!

    October 15, 2008 05:07 pm at 5:07 pm |
  518. zjd99

    Obama gets stronger every day and McCain gets weaker!
    If Obama carries the 3 states that Quinnipiac says he is leading in (Missouri, Colorado and North Carolina) then he will have over 300 electrol votes .. a mid-size land slide.

    October 15, 2008 05:07 pm at 5:07 pm |
  519. Jonathan

    THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!!!! HANG TIGHT, BABY AND KEEP YOUR COOL!!!! I know we still got an uphill battle to go, but that Electoral Map suuuuuuuuure looks good!!!! By the way, I cast my vote for you today!!!!

    As for McShame and Clueless "Barbie"....................I hear they have opening positions available at the local 7-Eleven!!!!

    OBAMA/BIDEN '08 – '12

    October 15, 2008 05:08 pm at 5:08 pm |
  520. Chad, Indiana

    I'm just glad the Republican voodoo economics is finnally coming to an end. I hope Indiana goes Obama. Time to start inacting tarriffs against companies that ship jobs overseas. Think they would be less interested in doing so if they new they would have to pay more to get their goods shipped back into the US. That would then put the Chinese communism on the ropes, not to mention putting sweat shops out of buisness!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:08 pm at 5:08 pm |
  521. Know the truth

    Every voter… no matter who you are supporting should google:
    Philip J. Berg esq and Obama.

    You need to read about his lawsuit and how Obama and the DNC are trying to hide it from you. This is not an anti-Obama post, this is a serious issue. This is a pro USA post.

    October 15, 2008 05:08 pm at 5:08 pm |
  522. joe

    Yes Obama even the Taliban and other terroriest are for YOU If you win I am pulling all retirement funds IRA and TSP money out regaurdless of the cost and I am buring it in my back yard until your out of office you are not going to donate my hard earned money to your criminal friends, Acorn, Ayres, and democratic wall street slugs and unfortunatly the homeless may vote you in but they will not get a CHANGE!!!! of address because of you. You are just manipulating them for your own gratificating to be president, you and your administration has brain washed america. You will be the first time I am disgraced to be an American. Besides Clinton!!

    October 15, 2008 05:08 pm at 5:08 pm |
  523. Colony14Author, Mt Prospect, IL

    Hello, socialism.

    Good-bye, money and liberty.

    October 15, 2008 05:08 pm at 5:08 pm |
  524. alan

    now hold on everyone. im as stoed as u guys are but lets face facts. there are still some people who will change thier vote once the curtain closes. it is the sad thing

    October 15, 2008 05:08 pm at 5:08 pm |
  525. Karen, Arkansas

    We need to turn this past Clinton Country Blue! Can't believe anyone could take McSame/Failin as a serious pick for the highest office in our USA!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:08 pm at 5:08 pm |
  526. Misty

    Yooo hooooo!
    Obama Obama Obama!!!!!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  527. Ian

    Can Obama run this country right into the ground?

    YES HE CAN!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  528. mayah

    MY FRIEND VOTED FOR THE FIRST TIME , THIS IS HISTORY...

    October 15, 2008 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  529. aimee

    I plan to party if Obama wins- We need change in this country, not slander or anger!

    October 15, 2008 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  530. Kimberly in Azizona

    virginia in virginia, hate to tell you hun, well actually I am GLAD to tell you, Obama is going to be the president, and there is nothing you or any other redneck can do about it, its OVER!

    October 15, 2008 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  531. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOBAMA

    YEEE HAWWW

    I AM GOING TO VOTE FOR THAT ONE

    GO O AND JOE

    ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITEHOUSE

    October 15, 2008 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  532. Eric

    If you are not in A then you are in A compliment.
    No, Obama is not a muslim, he is a decent family man. Now, put the compliment on that!!

    October 15, 2008 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  533. John

    Let's hope Ohio is next!

    October 15, 2008 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  534. Have a brain

    Anyone with common sense and a sense of pride in the capabilities and promise of this country has no other choice.... Barak Obama and Joe Biden will work wonders for a positive perception of and direction for America. McCain/Palin would be like stepping back into the dark ages...

    October 15, 2008 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  535. Don from Birmingham

    This all looks good, but make sure you go vote! Take nothing for granted! I will never forget the sick feeling I had in 2004. I left my permanently Red State of Alabama to go get out the vote in Florida and drive people to the polls. We thought we were going to win. We had calls from Kerry HQ that Ohio was in the bag. Then the stories of long lines in Ohio and people leaving the polling stations started coming in and then the numbers started coming in and we lost.

    November 4 will be the most important vote you ever make. Don't forget to vote! Stand in line as long as you have to in order to cast your vote! The next 4 years of this Country depends upon it. We will either have a new direction or 4 more years of Republican ruled misery.

    October 15, 2008 05:10 pm at 5:10 pm |
  536. mitch

    to fleas. you are hateful and rude. not to mention an airhead.

    October 15, 2008 05:10 pm at 5:10 pm |
  537. Jamal

    Bush/McCain – More of the same

    Obama/Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 05:10 pm at 5:10 pm |
  538. Edisto

    This Georgians working to help this state sing the "BLUES" – Obama '08!

    October 15, 2008 05:10 pm at 5:10 pm |
  539. gib

    I was downtown springfield, mo. not a single McCain sign.

    October 15, 2008 05:10 pm at 5:10 pm |
  540. sick n tired

    It appears Valerie needs to get herself a clue!!! Seriously!

    October 15, 2008 05:10 pm at 5:10 pm |
  541. Enough

    Georgia will be an upset! The hue is turning blue.

    October 15, 2008 05:10 pm at 5:10 pm |
  542. LadyRam

    North Carolina is up next, early voting starts tomorrow. Let's turn North Carolina another blue besides Carolina"tarheel" blue, let's turn it Obama blue.

    Obama/Biden '08

    October 15, 2008 05:10 pm at 5:10 pm |
  543. Shawn

    That's what I'm talking about!

    Welcome to the civilized world, Virginia!

    October 15, 2008 05:11 pm at 5:11 pm |
  544. REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA

    GREAT NEWS Virginia.... I have 6 people in my family voting for Obama in Virginia..... I have ALREADY voted for Obama in Florida.

    October 15, 2008 05:11 pm at 5:11 pm |
  545. Scott L

    Obama is going to lose.

    October 15, 2008 05:11 pm at 5:11 pm |
  546. STEVEN V

    Hey Everyone! Take a look at Arizona. John McCain is only winning by 7 percentage points, and with 13 unsure Barack might even take Arizona from McLame!

    October 15, 2008 05:11 pm at 5:11 pm |
  547. I'm an idiot

    I am so happy because I am a moron.

    October 15, 2008 05:11 pm at 5:11 pm |
  548. Right wing shut up

    RON PAUL '08......oh crap, nm.

    Obama/Biden '08!!

    October 15, 2008 05:11 pm at 5:11 pm |
  549. JWheeler

    Democrats, listen up! The more desperate the Republicans get, the more likely they are to pull some dirty tricks, fraudulent voting practices, and anything they can to steal the election. Now is the time to be vigilent. Vote on election day.

    October 15, 2008 05:12 pm at 5:12 pm |
  550. Francheska

    GOBAMA!! ;-)

    Obama/Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 05:12 pm at 5:12 pm |
  551. Central Florida

    Great news, but no time for complacency. Let's GOTV...get out the vote!

    Obama/Biden '08
    Yes We Can!

    October 15, 2008 05:12 pm at 5:12 pm |
  552. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOBAMA

    GO O AND JOE

    I WISH I COULD DELIVER TEXAS BUT THERE ARE TOO MANY BUSHES AND STEERS

    October 15, 2008 05:12 pm at 5:12 pm |
  553. Baze

    And this is a shock?

    October 15, 2008 05:12 pm at 5:12 pm |
  554. Blue Bear

    Funny when Reps are loosing they say the polls are not accurate but when they are ahead they say they are. Face the facts...Dems are winning this year.

    October 15, 2008 05:12 pm at 5:12 pm |
  555. Tim

    NEWS FLASH...John McCain won the November 4th election, hands down...

    October 15, 2008 05:12 pm at 5:12 pm |
  556. Glenn

    Do the moderators allow someone to post that is not drinking the Obama Cool-Aide? Just wondering. Socialism is dangerous and they will not allow me to post. McCain by 2% in the end. Americans will not close the curtain on the booth and vote for a Socialist....will never happen.

    October 15, 2008 05:12 pm at 5:12 pm |
  557. Regine Arlington, Virginia-Communist

    People keep saying don't believe the polls, but here in Virginia, 7-11 stores have campaign displays and all the Obama things are sold out and all the McCain things are still there. People are laughing about it, they're saying you can't give the McCain stuff away.
    McCains brother shouldn't have called the hard working, tax paying citizens of Virginia COMMUNIST, because many of us support Senator Obama.
    We know it's our God given right to support who we want too. Our Governor is a Democrat and one Senator(Webb) soon to be two Senators(Warner) and no new state law about no campaign attire to the polls on election day will change that.

    This state is true blue!!!
    Virginia is for lovers not fighters
    Obama/Biden 08

    October 15, 2008 05:12 pm at 5:12 pm |
  558. Darryl Miller

    It is sad that the Anchor on CNN at 4:00 did not defend the truth about Senator Obama when a white female caller called in saying that she don't know why Senator Obama don't solute the American flag?
    He put the question to a Senator John McCain supporter who choose to let the false rumor continue to be spread.. This is a sad day day for CNN..

    Disgraceful...

    October 15, 2008 05:13 pm at 5:13 pm |
  559. Women 4 Obama

    YES WE CAN! Go Obama/Biden! We are turning Florida blue, too!!! VOTE EARLY OR BY MAIL!

    OBAMA-BIDEN 08/12

    October 15, 2008 05:13 pm at 5:13 pm |
  560. sabrina01

    Go Democrates

    October 15, 2008 05:13 pm at 5:13 pm |
  561. Biff

    B....E....A....U.....T.....I.....F.....U.....L !!!!!

    P.S. SENDING IN MY EARLY BALLOT "TODAY"

    yes.. i'm in Arizona... BUT SO WHAT !!!!!!!

    (i've never typed this before.... but... )
    YES....WE.....CAN !!
    OBAMA '08

    HEY TERRYE!

    October 15, 2008 05:13 pm at 5:13 pm |
  562. TX Independent for Obama

    Just vote, baby! We must follow through on November 4. Don't accept any excuses for not voting.

    October 15, 2008 05:13 pm at 5:13 pm |
  563. I'm an idiot

    Yippee! I am so happy because I am a moron.

    October 15, 2008 05:13 pm at 5:13 pm |
  564. Samantha, NE

    The country is dipping her toe in a balmy blue bubble bath. I think she'll love the warm waters of real patriotic waves, after 8 long years of a Republican drought.

    October 15, 2008 05:13 pm at 5:13 pm |
  565. hello

    I never trusted Rose parrot.
    You don't trust a millionaire because they became rich by walking over poor people.
    Same thing with John McCain he is rich his wife is running his campaign and he wanted to keep his tax break.
    A rich person does not show respect to poor people and that’s why they use language like 'I AM GOING TO WHIP HIM'

    October 15, 2008 05:14 pm at 5:14 pm |
  566. Hillary Democrat

    OBAMA has won. No need to vote. Everyone can stay at home and watch the election result. No need to vote. ..OBAMA HAS WON!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:14 pm at 5:14 pm |
  567. FL for Obama

    YES WE CAN! Go Obama/Biden!!!!! We are turning Florida blue, too!!! VOTE EARLY OR BY MAIL!

    OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12

    October 15, 2008 05:15 pm at 5:15 pm |
  568. G.Mitch

    Ican,t believe you people want to vote for someone who is wanting to do whealth distribution, his policy are socialists at the least, when are you people gonna wake up. Obama's campaign people have already said his policy's are gonna cost so much we'll have to borrow(probably from China) Tax the very people who create jobs is really a bad idea. Hey Tim good idea, take time off to spend gas on picking people up to vote at the poles who have been illegally registered by the acorn nut jobs...I work hard for my money and live within my means.. maybe some of you ought to try that,instead of wanting some wealthy person,s money

    October 15, 2008 05:15 pm at 5:15 pm |
  569. Terri, Atlanta

    Come on fellow Georgian's – let's turn our state BLUE!

    Go Barack – win that last debate – we are all pulling for you!

    October 15, 2008 05:16 pm at 5:16 pm |
  570. Steven

    Woohoo!!!!! Come on Virginia!
    Obama/Biden 2008= JOBS, Baby, JOBS!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:16 pm at 5:16 pm |
  571. Mike, Syracuse NY

    We are witnessing the Fall of America. People want change so bad, they are willing to elact a baffoon with no experience to get it.

    October 15, 2008 05:16 pm at 5:16 pm |
  572. Trudie, VA

    Come on North Carolina, don't let us down. Go bold and go big for Barack Obama.

    Take it from a Virginian–the water's fine.

    October 15, 2008 05:16 pm at 5:16 pm |
  573. Jay

    Its starting to look like Barack and Hillary in the primaries results all over again.

    Go Barack!!!!!!

    October 15, 2008 05:16 pm at 5:16 pm |
  574. No McCain

    McCain secured his loss in this election by

    1) Choosing to put Politic before Country: Choosing Palin as VP to gain politically on the Hillary -Obama rift rather than choosing someone that knows how to run this country

    2) Supporting Bush's failed policies. He is trying to come up with some items NOW that he wants us to believe that he is not another Bush term.... but sorry too late too little McCain

    3) What I love about America is that you are allowed to make your choices as you wish....but u pay for it if you make the wrong choices.....GO AMERICA

    OBAMA 4 President

    October 15, 2008 05:16 pm at 5:16 pm |