CNN

Obama is exactly right. He may be as high as 14 pts ahead, but we need to act like we're 40 points behind. We only have two and a half weeks to go and this will be all over.

GZ in NY – I got your back, brother.

Cindy what is with this tongue situation ,batting his eyes like a lizard,
, a glaring look with either a very scarey mean look or pulling his chest up / in ,hyperventilating / or grinning putting his hands on the table and up in front of him like he thinks he is so smart but looks silly .
I see him waving above his heigth /head and I see him as he did last night flopping his hands up and down .I never knew you needed your hands abouve head to type so what is this BS about using a computer probley never learned to type in school .
He made some remark about something that could be on line as if he was so wise and its already on there.

That comment about woman was absolutely downgrading for woman .........Mccain hates woman and seems to think they are only good for one thing for getting them pregnant then having a child regardless of how the sperm arrived there .

GO OUT AND VOTE AMERICA AND VOTE EARLY!!

Just kidding !!! What am I crazy ? Nope, don't think so. Do your homework and you will see the the country will be better off under Obama both nationally and internationally !!

That One 08 !!

I have a green card so cannot vote, resident for 21 years.If there is anybody out there that isn't going to vote please vote for Obama for me!!!!

Vote Early! Keep working hard for Obama! Believe it or not North Dakota has really tightened up from an eleven point lead for McCain.

No Susan, he is just warning us not to be too complacent. No matter what the polls say, this is going to be quite a race despite the fact that Sen. Obama by far the better candidate. The problem he faces are not worth spelling out here but I am sure you can read between the lines.

TOUNGES ARE BEGINNING TO WAG. TURNS OUT GOOD 'OLE "JOETHE PLUMBER" WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A REPUBLICAN PLANT!

LAME JOHN, VERY, VERY LAME! SAY IT AIN'T SO JOE!
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McCain did Joe the Plumber no favors.
Thu Oct 16, 2:27 PM ET

You knew it would happen. Joe the Plumber's 15 minutes of fame in last night's debate have turned into a round of public humiliation for the wannabe business owner. The Toledo Blade is reporting that Joe has no plumber's license.

To make matters worse, the Blade also found that the Ohio Department of Taxation placed a lien against Joe because $1,183 in personal property taxes had not been paid. To pile on, the paper disclosed, based on divorce records, Joe's 2006 income — $40,000, hardly enough to qualify for the tax hike he's so concerned about.

Melissa: You are so correct. Just can't trust those Republicans.
Did anyone else notice last night when asked who thought their VP would make a good president Obama proudly said that Biden would make a great President but McCain said Pailin makes a good partner! Maybe this is just another Republican ploy but they have no intention of her being a serious contender for anything.Maybe that was a definite ploy to get the women votes that seriously backfired!

No, we can't get too comfortable....we need to press on to very end and make this election one for the history books in more ways than one.
All of us need to vote early and make sure our vote is counted.....we don't want another repeat of 2004 with Bush!!!!!
Sen Obama has had a wonderful, clean, organized campaign and he deserves to win in Nov....we are all trying our best in any small way to make sure of that.....this country cannot afford otherwise.
I am a very excited and proud 56 year old white lady from the Panhandle in Florida to have helped in some small way to help Sen Obama win this Nov.
It's hard work down here believe you me, but there are a lot more Dems than we thought and that is great.....we'll keep trying and get the right man in the White House.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

I Agree, It's Not Over Until It's Over!

Obama/Biden

Out here in the hinterlands of South Dakota, the Democrats like to get the vote out and make all kinds of promises to the Indians, Blacks and Hispanics and then once the election is over, its "good Bye Sucker". They use them and lose them and then the "born every 12 seconds suckers" are standing in line next election ready for more.

Obama cocky? NAH!

How about his Presidential Seal unveiled in June of 2008!

Who can forget his Summer 2008 Presidential World Tour through the Middle East and Europe which included a rally before 200,000 adoring fans in Germany!

(Don't forget that it was his desire to hold that rally at the Brandenburg Gate!
German Chancellor Merkel voiced "great skepticism as to whether it is appropriate to bring an election campaign being fought not in Germany but in the United States to the Brandenburg Gate."
Steg, a spokesperson for Merkel said that "no German (chancellor) candidate would think of using (Washington's) National Mall or Red Square in Moscow for rallies, because it would be considered inappropriate.")

Obama's acceptance speech to 80,000 fans at the Temple of Obama in Denver;s Mile High Stadium!

His moving van suspiciously parked in front of the White House for the last 18 months!

Nah! Obama's not cocky!

He is right, we have to fight until the election and we have to be sure we show up at the polls and get Obama and Biden in the white house!!

Obama/Biden '08

I'm trying, Barack, I really am. I'm trying not to be cocky, but every now and then, going through my day, I get a giggly feeling that must be "cocky" since I've been married for 20 years so I know it's not the honeymoon giggle! In 2004, I was the only car in my small town to have a "Kerry" sticker. My "neighbors" immediately put up Bush yard signs and put BIGGER bumper stickers on their cars. The night of the election, one of my "neighbors" set off firecrackers in my driveway. Oh, you have no idea how bad I want to BLAST "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" — I even have speakers ready to go out on my porch!

I'm planning to volunteer to help campagin for Obama – that's how much I trust the polls. I've already voted, but I'd like to make sure all the people that want to see Obama in the White House, get out and vote, too.

Joe the plumber is right! Redistribution of wealth is Socialism at its finest.. Hey you liberals, how is Comrade Obama going to pay for all of his plans? Don't you realize we are already broke? Increasing spending is not the answer!

Barack all the way. I don't understand why anyone will vote for McSame and Gov. Stal-en. Her voice is driving me crazy and it is cracking my windows. She is sooo fake, and talk too much trash, but yet she seems to avoid all the tough questions. Please go back to Alaska where you came from. John McSame tried to put Barack on Defense and couldn't get the job down, so he showed his true colors. I can't see why anyone would want to vote for him. Conservatives are "clueless"!!!!

I love how we have done in the past eight years. We are completely in great shape. I think all of our spending and excess and still being in Iraq is fabulous. I think McCain will help continue this monumental up turn that americans are experiencing right now.

Sarah is the smartest person in the world and she has loads of foreign experience. She is so honest and virtuous with so much wisdom from all of her schools and beauty pageants. She has Todd to help her run the country if by chance she has to step in to replace John.

John was a POW...he is a complete success. He managed to crash five planes, successfully living every time he crashed them. He successfully denied me better veterans benefits and he successfully left his disfigured wife and family for an adultress (he succesfully cheated on his wife even before divorcing her). He successfully ran a campaign as promised, not to go negative but to keep it to the 'straight talk'. He successfully avoided prison in regards to the Keating Five and he successfully voted with the best president ever, George W. Bush.

I'm voting McCain because he is so great and our country is in such great shape from the policies he has supported his entire career.

Why not get cocky?

We've worked HARD to win this election and we need to spend some time celebrating!

I've seen a little extra swagger in Obama's walk in the last few weeks – he's definitely having fun like he's back in the hood.

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES!

I'm making phone calls and knocking on doors till the last vote is counted.

Listen world the republicans have been terrorizing not only this country but the entire world for years. I always find it interesting that a bomb goes off, symbolically or literally, every time republican power is challenged. I am not nuts and I'm no conspiracy buff but dam I cringe when ever I hear a progressive victory is attained because I feel like a deafening explosion is about to be heard. Not to say that democrats are always right either because I experienced Cook County politics and Chicago Machine tactics and sometimes the under vocalized people are shoved out of the way by their own humbleness. I hope and pray that this countries next leader has the wisdom and courage to base his decisions on truth and that relatively short document called the BILL OF RIGHTS.

I adore how Obama uses good judgement....and he keeps it all real! Makes you feel safe. It's called trust. I trust him!

95% precent of us need a tax break so we can afford what Joe "the Plumber" must charge to make the 250K.

VOTE!

he is right! this is only the ending to a beginning. there is a lot of work ahead of us. our job is to go vote!! obama 08

VOTES=VOICES

Let's make it loud and clear about the Change we NEED!
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!

Keep those sleeves rolled up until he is in the White House! We MUST get out there to help campaign and talk to folks about his plans!!

Yes We Can and Yes We Will!!!!!

GOBAMA/BIDEN '08/'12

well, well cnn "no bias no bull"

As I said;: IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE..........
IT TAKES ONE TOKNOW ONE.........

He wrote the book on Cocky!!!

One of the many reasons I am supporting Obama is that he is looking beyond winning the election and is already soliciting help with getting things done once he is elected as president. We have some hard days ahead but with Obama at the helm, American can be restored. This man represents leadership at its finest.

IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE..............................................................
IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE.............*******

Joe the plumber making more than $250K. He is in a good position in this economy. Nothing for him to complain now.

Susan writes; "Is he getting a little insulting to his supporters? As one, I would not like that."

Susan, it's the same in sports. You get up by a big score, you don't get cocky, you just continue with the game plan.

This is just a leader showing his leadership.

Obama/Biden '08-'12

why stop now? they have been arrogant cocky obnoxious idiots since the primaries, so why on earth would they stop being hateful now?

I agree. Get out there and vote. Talk the talk. Walk the walk
Obama/Biden 2008!!!!!!!!

G.Stern

1. “My friends, I know how to turn the economy around, I know how to capture Bin Ladin, I know how to end the war in victory…I know, my friends…”
BLAH, BLAH BLAH…
McSame knows exactly what Bush knows – they have the same mind. OK, Johnny – if you know so much why are you bumbling around like a confused dingbat?
“My friends, I know what Obama does not know and if only you will elect me and my ethics abusing sidekick into office, perhaps I’ll let you know what I know!”
Yeah, right! Go home McCain/Palin!
Obama/Biden 2008!

You folks who are screaming about the tax rate going back up to what, 38% vs 35% give or take a percent...is that the only thing you're concerned about this election? Not trying to brag, but my wife and I make just south of $250,000 a year. Are we hurting right now, no. Could we afford to pay a little more taxes (let me rephrase that), go back to the original tax before the Bush cut, yes. The super rich will find more ways to shuffle and hide their money so it probably won't affect them anyway. I'm sorry, if you're making millions of dollars a year more power to you, but don't come crying to me about having to pay more taxes.

as opposed to Sarah, who's been known to "get cocky".

Give me a break, fighter McCain! This is Sen. Clinton’s line, you stole it! You have no honor or decency.
McCAIN – UNSTABLE; PALIN – UNABLE. Exactly!
I support one of the comments: ‘It is regrettable that many of the people supporting McCain are doing so not because he may be the best candidate, but because they do not want a non-white as President of the United States. It seems that it is more important to maintain a racially pure "White" house than to have the best man for the job as president. Do we want America that practices what it preaches or America that wants every other nation in the world to do the right thing, but not us?’
Another one: ‘It is worth to note the following excerpt from Senator McCain's Book – "Worth the Fighting For: A Memoir" (2002)

"I didn't decide to run for President to start a national crusade for the political reforms I believed in or to run a campaign as if it were some grand act of patriotism. In truth, I wanted to be President because it had become my ambition to be President. I was sixty-two years old when I made the decision and I thought it was my one shot at the prize."

For all you folks that are negative towards OBAMA....

Too bad..... Losers!!!!

Can you say President Obama??

We need to realize that the score is really 0-0 until the votes are counted on Nov 4. So it doesn't matter if Obama is up by 2 or 20. It's the VOTES that count and you know the Republicans are trying to supress voting anyway they can – so please don't think you can just sit back and figure that everyone else will go out and vote.

Remember, Gore lost Florida by 537 when the recount was stopped. 537! Imagine where we would be if only 537 additional Floridians had gone out and voted in 2000.

Is he getting a little insulting to his supporters? As one, I would not like that.

Now is the time to Fight, Now is the time to Vote (VOTE early if you can in your state to avoid the sleazy tactics of the republicans), Now is the time to show what we all been fighting for these 20 months!!

Dont take anything for granted, let show them that these old Divisive tactics don't work in the Greatest Country in The WORLD!! Lets work up a Landslide of HOPE, PROSPERITY, REAL SMART COMPASIONATE LEADERSHIP.

Our VOICE will be heard AGAIN, We will RECLAIM our country back for the would of all People, By the People for the People, DOO ALLLL you can and be ONNNN, to make this Dream come truueeee. We can Believe, We can seee it, We CAN Accomplish IT, LETS FOLLOW TRUE, THIS IS THE REAL MOMENT OF TRUTH!!!

YES WE CAN/SI SE PUEDE OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12 The NEXT GREAT PRESIDENT OF OUR TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heed Obama's warning. The Republican machine has pulled some shady tricks in the past. Remember to VOTE!!!

Ah, thank goodness for early voting in Illinois.

You're right getting cocky is not the anwser but, I BELIEVE IN EVERY DROP OF RAIN THAT FALLS A FLOWER GROWS and that flower has to be nourished. I HAVE THE FAITH

obama all da way

MY LIBERAL FRIENDS, IF YOU COULD FOCUS ALL YOUR WORK FROM OBAMA TO ACTUALLY BETTERING YOURSELF YOU WOULD NOT BE CRYING ABOUT MONEY. INSTEAD OF DONATING $1,000 DOLLERS TO OBAMA TRY TAKING A COLLEGE COURSE, INSTEAD OF GOING DOOR TO DOOR PUSHING OBAMA LOOK FOR A JOB.

JUST A THOUGHT

Obama and his supporters should fight hard right up to and during Election Day. Obama has shown a tireless willingness to fight hard and not rely on polls. This is good advice to his supporters. In an election as unique as this one, no one should demonstrate cocky behavior!

Obama supporters must get out and vote and get their friends and family to vote! Support is not enough. Obama needs a clear and convincing victory!

JUST MAYBE, just MAYBE some of my fellow American voters should go anywhere over Sea and see what we have here! They will never complain about paying taxes again.

LISTEN ALL OBAMA SUPPORTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alright everyone, I just donated my $25 to his campaign. Let's make sure we all put our money where our mouths are and donate today. Don't get lazy!!!

I wished you liberals worked as hard at your daily job as you have for Obama then maybe you wouldnt be crying so much about being broke

LISTEN ALL OBAMA SUPPORTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alright everyone, I just donated my $25 to his campaign. Let's make sure we all put our money where our mouths are and donate today.

Barack Obama is the biggest dud of a liar we have seen in Illinois. People will be so sorry if and when he gets into office. He'll be connected to all kinds of losers both domestic and foreign. He couldn't tell the truth if his life depended on it.

I can't fathom why some people who would make 250 thousand or more in personel taxes would complain about paying more taxes for the profit he's making.If your making that much, I congradulate you on your success. The increase for your wealth is about 2, no more than 3% tax increase. I owned and ran a business and made a great living. I probably paid less taxes than someone making 50 to 60 thousand dollars a year. Now,how on earth should that be equal. What gives anyone the right, to get out of paying their fair share in taxes according to their income.

It ain't over till it's over!
people still gotta get out and vote!!
Nov. 4th!!
Plan ahead!!

Sen. Obama is right. The day for celebrating is November 5, 2008. Right now is the time to roll up ouir sleeves and make sure that everyone who wants to votes, does. That is our Republic at work. Listen, it was a huge relief for me to see the debate sign off. My stomach has churned the last week , seeing if the nation was in for a huge cultural revolution that may spill into violence. Republicans are beginning to see the writing on the wall, and know that their time in power is coming to a close. Next year, the Democrats will probably finish up hearings on the corruption and unfortunately, we will have found that many of the Republican representatives milked the system including our present Executive Branch of the government. Rethugs will be going to jail. It's no wonder there is general panic for Republican "talking heads'.

This is too important not to vote for the smart kid from the world's best university. Number 894 has $100M rainy day fund. He seriously could not care about Americans–he's all rhetoric. His real downfall–palin. God love her but she's dumber than a brick. A true puppet and honestly quite klanish lately.

Lawyer – so, you're more concerned with the $10 extra a month you'll pay in taxes than the $10 billion a month that the country is paying to stay in Iraq, paid for by borrowing from the Chinese?? At the rate we're going you won't have to worry about "redistribution of wealth" because the US will belong to China!!

OMABA NEEDS OUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! PRAY FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY, PRAY THAT AMERICANS LIVE TO SEE A BETTER TOMORROW. And let me just say if you're rich and your taxes increase, that just means you would have to buy 8 cars instead of 10, or 5 homes instead of 8. I think you all can make that sacrifice for the good of the country.

Lawyer,
Feeding African children who are starving is not a horrible idea if you are making over $260,000 a year.

Dont worry Senator Obama...we wont...we will work until the end with you..and God willing..we will win...YES WE CAN!!!

As a Canadian with lots of oil stocks , I am rooting for Obama. He says he is going to open the FREE TRADE AGREEMENT and we are waiting with pleasure. Under the agreement we now give the USA first choice buying our oil , but we will gladly sell to Russia at a higher price . I guess Obama thinks he is running for office in the 90's when the US had lots of power and a voice in the world .

VOTE NOW. Vote early or vote by mail. Don't wait until election day.

Funny how after the Bush tax cuts, tax revenues increased 10% per year or more from 2003 to 2006 and the rich ended up paying a greater share of the total tax burden. Bush's problem is that he did nothing to control spending. Obama's proposals will likely slow total tax revenues and cut the percentage the rich pay. Then how's he going to finance all his increased spending.

Contrary to the static accounting rules that are mandated when discussing tax legislation, people really do alter behaviors based on tax rates. I guess Obama has yet to learn this elementary econimc fact. And yet he'll deal with the complex crisi we now face. Oooookay.

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, THAT'S THE ONLY WAY HE WILL GET INTO THE WHITE HOUSE. THANKS TO THOSE WHO ALREADY HAVE VOTED IN THIS HISTORICAL ELECTION.

PRESIDENT OBAMA

THINK IT WOULD BE A BIT BETTER IF OBAMA WINS THE PRESIDENCY BUT NOT MUCH BECAUSE HE'S STILL AN "INEXPERIENCED BOY", MCGRAMPA MIGHT RUIN THINGS MORE THAN THEY ARE, STILL, DAMAGE IS DONE, MARKETS ARE ON THE BASEMENT AGAIN

I just Voted for Barack Obama in WV.

WV IS GOING BLUE!

Yes We Can!

I'm sure Obama won't get cocky. Because he broke his promise to take public financing, he'll spend unconscionable amounts of money over the last 19 days clogging up the airways. Now that's change we need. Guess this is the time to start no-TV month.

Turn your ear away from these misguided Obama infatuated crowds. Their words are hollow and deceitful and hateful. Put your effort into getting John McCain into the White House. Bring up Obama in your work conversations and get people talking. This will bring down their house of sticks.

Woo, Does the poll meas anything if over 70% of viewers and voters are demcratics. is it the misleading?

Does the poll meas anything if over 70% of viewers and voters are demcratics. is it hte misdleading?

Obama is coming. He is the vision and the movement that this country has been waiting for. Inteligent, articulate, humble, relateable, grounded. History is yours. I am proud that as a black american, I am alive to see this day. God Bless you, and God bless Amerca.

hurricain Palin, you are behaving like a typical McCain supporter. Hey, because I may not have the education necessary to engage you in a typical conversation, I will reduce the intelligence of the entire blog by calling the Obama supporters names such as Obamabots. Why call us names? You are probably some of the same people who re-elected George W. because God told you to.

I want Obama to win but I dont think Obama is going to win; There are factors that will play against him like race, his ayers relationship, half-muslim notion, elitist etc., etc., ; I wish I am wrong!!!

Too late Obama, you and your supporters have been Cocky now for a long time and I think the American people will have a nice wakeup call for you on November 4th.

Lets take America back from the leftist.

Joe the Plummer brought your true colors out Obama “it is best that we spread the wealth”.

Obama wants to take America to socialism.

Lawyer,

At $260K a year you have been blessed. No one is saying that you should not be allowed to make this money but, as a part of the American society, we all have a responsibility to keep the country strong. Unfortunately, that requires money and taxes.

So, your contribution helps to strengthen the bridge you drive over, or it helps to keep up the school your kids go to, or it helps to fund all of the other services that you may some day need.Isn't investing in this country what we should all do? Are you being asked to do more than others? Sometimes those with more are asked to give more.

Regarding "I am not President Bush"
McCain is correct, he's not George Bush.
Amazingly, he is worse.

I'm a former Republican voting for Obama.
I'm bringing my daughter with me to the polling station so that she can be there when history is made.
Frankly, as a fmr. Rep., it shocks me that some Dems still won't vote because of the Hillary thing-I guess those people are as bitter as old man McCain.
USA!

Lawyer: As a card carrying Liberal supporting Obama, maybe I can answer your question.

If you have a pile of money – whether through hard work, blind luck or outright theft – you're enttiled to do whatever you want with it. It's a free country, not a socialist one. No one is coming to take away your time share condo under Obama's tax plan. If you're rich now, you'll still be rich 4 years from now.

That said, we all have an obligation to help out, give back or attempt to lift up those around us who aren't so fortunate. People living paycheck to paycheck are not lazy. Most of them could use a little help shouldering the burden you may completely take for granted.

Lawyer–if that's how you argue a point in court I don't think I would want your services.

No Hillary=No Obama:

Get over yourself. Hillary is a lawyer too. Idiot.

First ACORN, now Ohio (as reported by CNN) and probably soon other Voter Fraud and Irregularities being tied to the Democrats and Obama – you definately shouldn't get cocky.

Remember try to use different writing styles when filling out multiple registration cards. Remember not to use famous or obviously fictious names. Remember to spread the cards to different places like he plans to spread the wealth.

And most important don't get cocky or you may get caught.

I agree with Senator Obama. Everything looks very good for his campaign but you never know. He and all of his supporters just need to stay focused and get his message out there – because Lord knows McCain is trying very hard to murk it up with all that nonsense he is talking.

pat u are right ,, call me an unbeliever,, cast me out of the house of your god obama,,, for the first time in my adult democratic life,, im 45,, make 23,000 $ a year,,, voted for a republican today at 12;43 pm in carthage nc,, first day of early voting ,, was i scared? not in the least,,, am very tired of this raise to glory or sainthood of obama,, make him into a god? hitler was like that

Obama is right! Now is the time to run the score up! Let's blow the McCain Campaign out of the water! Keep pressing hard! NO let up at all! Let make this landslide victory the biggest in U.S. history!

YES WE CAN!

Oh Obama, I love you so much... you're to be our country's saviour!! Bye bye bushypoo, mccain, palin.. BYEEEEEEEE

Victory is sweet sweet sweet. I'm glad I'm on the WINNING team.

we wont

BARACK THE VOTE BABY!

Debate was great. Let's be honest, when you both started to talk about abortion and supreme court justices...you both did not have clear answers and somewhat BS'd your way through. Tough question? Other than that, good debate with Obama on top! Obama is right to stay the course and stay FOCUSED...

Support Obama Biden 08

It's not over til it's over...

Obama is what this country needs. A president that is intellectually smart and not cocky. He has the right temperament and knows how to treat the American people and the leaders of other countries. Unlike McNasty and Ms. Clueless.

Obama/Biden 2008

isn't it funny that Obama talked last night about helping everyone get to college if they wanted to - helping them to get the loans they needed. Why bothering going to college and make a good living - Obama will just take it away.............Obama's argument last night was that Warren Buffet can afford to pay more and that Obama said he can pay more - but Mr. Buffet and Mr. Obama don't make $250,000 a year! They make much more than that! I worked my way through college - and started with a job making $20,000 a year. I spent the next 20 years working 12 hour + days, working any day of the week, any hour of the day that I was asked and have relocated my family for additional opportunities - I'm not complaining - that was my choice. My choice because I knew there were rewards, including financial rewards. And because I hit goals and because I'm accomplished, yes, I'm lucky enough to be at the threshold Mr. Obama talks about. But - in order to stay there - I have to continue working long hours and working hard. The notion that the only people that are working in America are those making less is insulting!! People at $250,000 are fortunate but we're not fitted with silver spoons - we work too!....I give to charities, food shelters, we've adopted-a-solider in Iraq - we choose to take care of people in need. If Obama's tax plan goes through - I can no longer do that because after the government takes a greater share - I won't be in a position to do participate in charities like I do today. I will no longer be able to save to send my children to college. And guess what - I too will lose my home - because more of my hard earned money will go to taxes. People seem to forget - those that make more already pay more - we are already (to use Biden's words) Patriotic. We are already in a higher tax bracket. It is so un-American to think that people are buying into the notion that those that succeed will be penalized. I'm an independent - but very much in support of McCain right now.

I keep hearing about this wealth re-distribution.

do any of you 95%ers who make LESS than $250k not need any of it?

does anyone know that the republiCONs have already RE-distributed the wealth from the 90's when we were ALL doing better?
do you know that all Obama is proposing is that the tax codes go BACK to that timeframe?? they gave the wealthy a tax break. can't we take it back???

my biggest fear is not Obama, but the fact that with him we also get a ultra liberal congress. the history of the dem's is that they don't know when to say no. that's the curse of the do gooders.

2012 clinton

Jeanette I am a small buisness owner and our company makes over 250. a year and I am worried about Obama's tax plan to especially the payroll tax increase. As far as a plant maybe all those people there that were asking questions and shaking Obama's hand were plants to. This is a real concern for people who are taking the plunge on buying a small buisness or operate one now.

A recent Gallup Poll has Obama's lead down to two percentage points. Perhaps the reports of McCain's demise have been premature.

You know how the old man has a way of coming back from the dead.

Mr McCain wants to expand the same failed Bush policies

He certainly served our nation with honor during war, but nowadays, when it comes to do the right things for our people, he is simply wrong.

Now, it is our time to make a difference, it is our chance to improve our lives

Let us vote for

Obama-Biden 08
Yes they will!!!

Ain't that the truth!!!! Keep pounding away, Barack, the rest of America [and this registered Republican] is counting on ya. Take as many of those swing states [NC, too] as you can. God help us all if there is another Bradley Effect.

Chris from NC

KEEP ON KEEPING ON OBAMA. ! "THAT ONE" IS FOR ME!
You were Fantastic Last Night and you'll be even more
Fantastic when you hit New Hampsire!
Obama/Biden 08

PS Did anyone send for Sarah's Plane yet? Best Hurry.
I hear the weather in Alaska gets real nasty, real early.
It would be a real shame if she couldn't knock off a few moose from the plane on her way back home!

Remember that the numbers are polls. There is also 7 percent of undecided voters whom probably won't vote for Sen. Hussain Obama. This obvious cockyness is typical from the elite liberal high society tricking the poor black voters whom don't know any better than to think Mccain is Bush. He faught hard in the primaries as the furthest from Bush. Do your homework folks.

Wow, did he not mention Mccain or Palin's name? Fascinating that all those two can talk about is Obama this Obama that and all Obama is concerned with is the hard work ahead...

Stay the course democrats.The republicans want us to get cocky and arrogant like they have been,it would only hurt us in the end,but I know we're smart enough to figure that out,Do as our leader does cool, calm, and collective,and let the (R) do as their leader does angry,erratic,and out of control.

Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black. Obama's the cocky one. And NO ...that isn't a racist statement just because it contains the word "black". Good lawd! I'm so over the racial tension that has increased with Obama. "Pot calling the kettle black" is an old saying. Look it up! Geez....I shouldn't even have to explain myself, but unfortunately, people go nuts in this country over race!! Too bad we don't defend sexism as zealously as we defend racism.

a man is measured not by the words he speaks, though they may be true, but by the actions resulting from the choices he made...let their records speak of what they've done, to be a light into what they'll do. Senator Obama has no record, only words. Senator McCain has the record, but struggles for the words. Don't be fooled by rhetoric.

Everybody is somebody – we all need a change, those who don't think we need it, needs it just as much! I believe Barack Obama will make and be that change. God Bless America!

Obama / Biden 08 ......

This topic is a typical media bias supporting Obama...

McCain also told his supporters to be calm and respect "Obama"...
mcCain / palin 08.

Stay strong Barak! We are only 19 says away from relief and an end to the shameful years of GOP rules. Obama/Biden 08/12

WE DON'T NEED TO BE COCKY, WE JUST NEED TO WIN. GO OBAMA.

How typical, the Dems are now saying that Joe the plumber is a plant, that's how they want to deflect the very fact that taxes are going up for small business owners. This is how they react!

This race is not over yet, so calm yourselves!

McCain/Palin '08!

Obama,
If you really wanted more debates you would debate presidential candidate Bob Barr.

Please explain why the National Taxpayers Union shows your plan and John McCain's plan as increasing the debt. Why aren't you looking at the debt?

Only Bob Barr would reduce government spending

“We had a fun night last night. I’m deeply sad that after 26 debates we have no more debates,” he said to laughter. “I was hoping to have several more.”

And laugh they should, what with your dodging of the 10 Town Hall meetings McCain proposed to you.

"Anytime, Anywhere" I believe were your words.

I am a so call African American thats what society betrays me as. But I consider myself as a Black American. Why because I don't have a country in Africa to identify with. If a person is born in America as a Nigerian he or she would be consider a Nigerian American. A person that is born in America Hatian they are consdier Hatian American. A person born in Kenya would also be the same etc. Every contient in Africa has many countries to identiy each person where they are from. The same with Europeans and Asian. A Japanese person will not be the same as a Chinese even though they are both Asian. A nation from France will not be consider as an Italian even though they are both white.My point I am making is that Obama is half Kenyan and white. He will not be the first African American President he would be the first Kenya and white president. Kenyanian does not have the same heritage nor culture black Americans have. Look on the internet under Kenya and see how all the kenyians are celebrating Obama victory. No other country in Africa is celebrating his success because every nation is different. His father did not come from the same lineage of nor heritage of slavery descented. His father does not have the same experience that black America has for over 400 years. I speak to different black nations and they will be the first to say we are not the same. I agree. So for Obama to deceive Black American for his political gain is insulting.Some African American are very ignorant when it comes to their identity. Look on the internet and see how different black nation try to degraded black Americans or African American. Obama should tell the truth about his idenity. Also he is just as white as he is black. He is a intelligent person but is not being truthful.
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We must VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.....Don't take anything for granted....the wider the margin the less opportunity to steal this one.....has anyone seen the Diebold guy?

I guess it is high time to think about the strategies how to restore the economy. And the world image in front of other nations.

Now we realize that it is not the color of skin, but all about the determination, the resolution, the confidence and optimism that we need desperately for our future. And all these exist in Obama's heart and head.

Cheers for the Winner.

To the good lawyer,

Some Republicans are also on welfare. You will also be supporting them not just the "liberals". You should know better you're a lawyer unless you fall into the "Palin category".

" I am not George Bush"

no...

you just PLAY him on TV....

GO VOTE!!!! and by the way, I just heard on CNN that "Joe the Plumber" isnt even a real plumber, he dosent have the certification...so I guess at this point of his business, he only has a plunger and some drano??......is his still going to be making $250,000?? I wouldnt be surprised if you see Joe in the news again, but this time headlines will read:, "Joe the plumber arrested for tax evasion.."

Mr. Obama is absolutely right – the Democrats must not get cocky about the pollsters statements. Complacency is not what it is all about. Keep pushing the message, Obama supporters, and we WILL elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden!

Obama/Biden 2008

He is right folks!
Get out and vote!
Vote early if you can. I am going to!

john's eyes kept blinking in morse code. they kept saying drill baby drill surge, surge/ pow surge,surge... i dont get it?

Dear Faye,

Now that you've spent your money to help elect Obama, if he wins please don't complain when he uses the government to get the rest of the money you didn't already give him. That is what he has been saying he is going to do for 18 months. Its just that no one listens to him.

Thats right Obama Ground Troopers...we still have alot of work to do and we have to fight until the very last minute!!

Polls tend to make Obama the winner. Guess I can now stop working hard and just start collecting from the government. No incentive to work to get ahead since Obama would take what I worked so hard to get and give it to those that made the decision to not put in the sacrifices I did.

There goes the American dream. Sold down the river because someone speaks eloquently. Shameful!

WE'RE NOT! WE'RE JUST EXCITED AND OPTIMISTIC! WE'RE READY TO START MAKING OUR COUNTRY GREAT AGAIN! WE'RE ALSO GLAD TO SEE THE REPUBLICAN PARTY DISINTEGRATE! THAT WAS LONG OVERDUE! IN 19 DAYS WE'D LIKE TO START MAKING PLANS ON CELEBRATING OUR TROOPS' RETURN FROM IRAQ! THAT MAKES US THE MOST EXCITED!

yes MR.PRESIDENT WE CAN!!!!

Please don't say any negative comments about McCain from now on. Stay positive with your message and talk about real issues. Don't even response to any negative ATTACKS from the McCain camp. LET IT BE.

Lawyer ~ October 16th, 2008 1:08 pm ET.
It's good for you because Sen. Obama is going take some of your $$$ and use it to further things that are far past neglected in this country in which you participate. Public roads, do you use them? Public schools, do you use them and would you like them to get better? Bridges, I'm sure you'd like to use those safely and so on and so forth. If we put OUR people back to work with OUR money we can jump-start things with the country. We NEED to raise, we are so underfunded on so many things, this country's going to fall apart in the next 10-20 years if we don't start doing something about it NOW!

Obama'Biden '08

I don't think the problem is that the wealthy do not want to help others. In fact, I would wager that the wealthy help others quite a bit through charitable donations. It's this "fair share" notion that I find questionable. What exactly is someone's "fair" share?

Is there a magic number? Are we taking into account all the money that people give to helping others through charity, or are we just basing it on taxes? True, the wealthy may pay a lower percentage in taxes, but how much have they contributed above and beyond that to programs that help people? Doesn't that count as doing their "fair share"?

Obama won the debate last nite, he has won all three now. I am allready sick of the "joe the plumber" line. Obama was cool, calm, collected, intelligent & very presidential. McCain looked angry, blinking all the time, had his lips all pinched together looking very hateful. I have allready voted by mail. Obama /Biden

When Hillary wanted more debates with Obama at the end of the primary, Obama said no – saying they'd had enough.

After Obama's primary win, he said he was ready to debate McCain "anytime, anyplace".

But when McCain tried to schedule townhall debates all summer with Obama, Obama said no.

Now that the presidential debates are over, Obama says he will miss them and that he hoped there would be a few more.

Conclusion: Obama is a cocky windbag.

Listening to those of you stating that you wish to hold onto your money and not help the nation as a whole....Answer me this...Who sacrificed for you so you could be where you are today?

If it were not for your employers customers or your customers you wouldn't be making the money you are. It never hurts to help out your fellow neighbor that's how we all are able to be strongly represented here in the USA and around the world.

CNN please post this...Obama/Biden

I believe were at the crossroad, and the devil is collecting souls.
Be sure you know who you vote for. Why is B O so protective about
is past.

It's ok Obama supporters, stay cocky. Start proclaiming him the 'sure thing'. Please keep it up. That way it will be all the sweeter when John McCain wins the election and you are all completely DUMBFOUNDED! Muwahahahahaha

All the way to the White House!

Obama / Biden!

McCain could care less about the country, he just wants to be president before he heads into that bright light, he has made that obvious with his negative campaign, and lax on the issues...

Nevertheless, Obama needs to keep doing what hes doing and charge on, he got my vote yesterday..

We'll still get cocky but on Nov 5th!

I have watched all three presidential debates and I must say Senator Obama has impressed me with his leadership qualities in handling difficult situations. He is composed and steady. This is one great leader for America and the world. Go VICTORIOUS, Obama, to the finish line.

Obama watcher 08

President Obama and V.P. Biden the Baton Rouge,La. supporters and supporters around the world for Obama are eagerly awaiting the victory of positive change. We (my family and I) along with the supporters from around the world can't wait for Nov.4.2008 to get here. The Baton Rouge supporters for Obama/Biden would like to invite / welcome you and your family to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please don't worry about the lies, your supporters in Baton Rouge and around the world have your back.

Obama / Biden 08'............................................

Lawyer said:
So liberals help me out here…….since I make $260K a year if I vote for Obama the only "Change" that will happen is my check will be less for the next 4 years.

If someone could explain to me how that is good for me I would appreciate it. Is this part of the proposed "Redistribution Plan" that Obama is seeking and I wonder if we can just start up a program "Adopt a Liberal" and just send them a check once a month or buy there groceries for them. Kind of like the program (Sally Strothers) to feed a starving African Child for pennies a day.

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This is my 2 cents worth. What I am hearing is that you in effect want to milk the cow, but are upset because you are now being asked to feed the cow. You are being asked to pay your fair share of your income – not your savings, only your income – to help the federal Government perform its role effectively. No one is asking you to not take those regular wild Las Vegas trips or to not buy that enormous empty house or to not drive that sexy red car or to dip into your bank account; he is only asking that you contribute your fair share of the cream you reap from your fellow Americans to go back into the American community, the same community that I hope is a significant part of your life and is in fact the likely major source of your income. You directly benefit by the Federal Government keeping that greater community healthy and prosperous.

Yes,

Obama supporters please not let us get cocky!! We need to stick to the issues and let the conservatives swing the mud!! Just hand them the rope and they will hang themselves!! It's not over until it's over!!

Please – vote OBAMA/BIDEN
Our kids both work two jobs
They ARE educated, but even with a bachelor's degree the best you can get here in Ohio is $12.00 an hr.
Our son has just gotten out of the Marines.
And..... I fear if McCain gets in they will all be moving in with us.
Thanks for Votes!

He's scared because there will be no dead people voting in this election. The great has been exposed. Poor ,poor baby.

Lawyer...

Call me crazy, but for some reason, I doubt that you are either a laywer, or make 260k a year... but whatever.

I again invite you to go read the fact check on Obama's tax propsal. As well as consider all of the other things that are affected by a McCain/Palin admistration other than your supposed pay check.

Ohio will go blue this year! We just can't take it anymore.

The earliest I can vote is on Monday and you know who that is for, we can't let Palin anywhere near the whitehouse. yeah I said it. she is more dangerous than John McCain. her alone is a reason not to vote for John McCain.

Yes, let's work so hard for the next 19 days that "That One" will win in a LANDSIDE...more than enough to overcome Rethuglican vote stealing. hanging chads, or voter machine malfuctions...enough already!

Mr. President – WE WILL FINISH STRONG!
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

OBAMA/BIDEN

Oh right... now the conservatives, McCain and Keatings relative put those words in Nobama's mouth.
GET OFF THE KOOLADE FOLKS BEFORE YOU ELECT THIS COMMUNIST TO RUN THIS COUNTRY.
HAVE YOU SEEN THAT PUTIN AND HIS GANG ARE ALL EXCITED ABOUT YOUR MESSIAH'S AGENDA???
ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? GET OFF THE HOPE DOPE.

democratic lemmings of the false messiah

So true! Please, everyone, if you want Obama to win you must go vote. Don't listen to the polls and absolutely do not listen to the exit polls. Please don't make the mistake of thinking your vote isn't needed. No matter where you live, go vote! If they try to steal 10,000 votes with electronic voting machines, then we have to bring in 20,000 votes. Don't take anything for granted! Our civil liberties and our constitution are riding on it. Obama/Biden 08!

Hubby and I are doin' our part out here in The Silver State: just made another donation to Obama's campaign, we're attending Biden's rally tomorrow night in Henderson, NV and voting early next Saturday for OBAMA/BIDEN!!! Let's go get 'em guys! It ain't over til McCain and Sarah are headed back to their respective holes and Obama and Biden are on their way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C.!

Remember folks,polls are just numbers on paper.If you really seek the change the Nation is so ready for,get out and vote.Apathy is no excuse for leaving the decision"to others",it takes very little of your time and yet is such a satisfying activity.Heed the words"By the People
for the People",they are the cornerstone of any democracy.

What an interesting man Obama will be for America. He will actually UPDATE america to the 21st century. Much needed update!!! I mean America was one of the countries to pioneer industrialization and now its all changed because of not keepin pace with the rest of the world. And I don't think McCain will have the 'tools' -I mean intelligence and yes eloquence and people skills to do it. Obama is the man for America of today.

Americans, DON"T FALL ASPLEEP AT THE SWITCH!

I don't understand why people are so skeptical about paying taxes, Mcain made a comment last night about the Canadian and British health care system. Well mccain if you most know canadians value their health care system, going to the hospital and GP without paying directly is wonderful and we don't take it for granted. The Canadian and British people banking systems are not crumbling right now. The American one is..so that should give you guys a clue. People that are complaining about tax increase go educate yourselves about govt system. Without tax increase how do you expect gov't to pay for things, that's the only way to have proper services. Geez because of such close minded ideas that why America is sufferring right now. So we will take our socialist gov't over the American one any day, there is nothing wrong with income redistribution that how gov't is able to pay for services.

Senator Obama you are That One for me. You really look shook-up after you got your "Kick his you know what" last night. Just hold it in the road until the 4th and then send GW his eviction notice because you are forclosing on the WH. Thank God it want be a Tax dodging title transfer to McSame.

Obama supporters have been cocky all along .. just like he has ... kinda hard to stop now isn't it?

What an interesting man Obama will be for America. He will actually UPDATE america to the 21st century. Much needed update!!! I mean America was one of the countries to pioneer industrialization and now its all changed because of not keepin pace with the rest of the world. And I don't think McCain will have the 'tools' -I mean intelligence and yes eloquence and people skills to do it. Obama is the man for America of today. Too bad he will have a difficult time doing it bcuz of the last 8 years.

Regarding Joe the Plumber...

"I want to set the record straight: Currently I would not fall into Barack Obama's $250,000-plus"

That's HIS quote. Everyone conservatives and liberals alike should go and read the fact check on Joe the Plumber's taxes.

In fact, conservatives, I dare you to go read it... I bet most of you are actually scared of the truth.

To Shane LBC... basic concept here so listen up:

Wealth distribution enforces a status quo. And your little lesson is flawed at best. If Joe the Plumber's customer are as prosperous as he is, THEY get screwed with high taxes, too. Jeez, do hippie put more than 30 seconds of thought into a stance ever, or are they only capable of reading off pamphlets handed out to them on the bus ride to the protest?

Funny how liberals think it's wrong to legislate morality, EXCEPT when it comes to wealth distribution. Instead of expecting Joe the Plumber to distribute his own wealth via new jobs and charity, the government should take that money away and decide for itself - without your consent - who to give it to.

I DEFINITELY AGREE! We cannot get cocky right now regardless of what reason you may want to give (Bradley effect or whatever), the only poll that matters is the one that will be presented after Nov. 4th. What that means is that we should stop being lazy bums and stop complaining about the economy and the world. Let's be proactive and choose the best candidate who will lead us into prosperous times. If you can hear me, say it loud and proud:

OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA

Yes we can America, Yes we can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Lawyer.

The main reason for the tax cut (from 36% to 33%) was to give the wealthier incentive to employ more workers – trickle down theory. My question to you is – in the last 7 years, how many MORE people have you employed at your firm?

GO OBAMA!!! You're fabulous!

Obama/Biden 2008

I've already cast my vote for Senator Obama but will continue working diligently on his campaign here in Colorado. C'mon folks – Let's Get out the Vote!!

Obama/Biden '08

nobamabots are cocky

Like Hillary (although I do love and respect her), McCain is trying too hard to beat Obama and not working hard enough to win the people.

I'm most certain that Obama's strategy for winning this election will be emulated for years to come.

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need." Straight from the Communist Manifesto, authored by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels. And we know how well their idea turned out.

Thank you Barry for taking us down this road.

Obama is right. Now is not the time to drop the ball. We have to keep pounding away for 19 more days. Don't put anything past these Repugs. They may pull some lie out of a hat a day or two before the election. Unfortunately, there are always people who will believe any crap that is handed to them. I am so tired of hearing about his birth certificate. For heaven's sake. That birth certificate has been on his web site since the beginning of his campaign and has undergone more scrutiny than anything. Get over it you unbelievers. He was born in Hawaii and Hawaii was a state.

Lawyer,

The choices are very clear.

if you make 260K a year , you are probably in the upper 2%. If you still expect a immediate reduction in taxes- John Mccain in your man. Please vote for him and Sarah

If you want to see the country moving foreward in a new direction with proper infrastructure developments and investment in your children's future- then you should probably look beyond the immdeiate tax benefit and consider Obama for President.

I JUST PD 50.00 DOLLARD TO HIS CAMPAIGN I HAVE ALREADY PD 700 DOLLARS TO HIM MY DAUGHTER WORKS FOR HIS CAMPAIGN IN RICHMOND .VA I HAVE BEEN CANVASING FOR HIM ON THE WEEKENDS,I AM VERY PROUD OF WHAT HE HAS ACCOMPLISHED AND A GREAT CAMPAIGN THAT HE RUNS.WHETHER HE GETS ELECTED OR NOT I AM STILL VERY PROUD OF HIM AND HIS SUCCESS,IAM PROUD TO BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT.
GREAT JOB SENETOR OBAMA

U.S.A. cannot afford a hot tempered person like John McCain as president. Other countries could feel threatened by him. He is always saying fight fight. Seems like this is his trait. Could this be why he is staying in Iraq. He seems cold and calculating (like Putin) and very scarey. Good luck to the Americans if he becomes your president.

LAWYER:

Yes, your taxes might go up about 3%. As a small business owner, I'm in the same tax bracket as you are, but I realize that "Freedom is not Free".

I wonder how you think this huge deficit will be paid for, if not for higher taxes? You can cut until you bleed, and never make up that kind of money...not without higher revenues too.

Perhaps those who agree with our involvement in Iraq and corporate tax cuts in the billions could pay that portion of the deficit, and those of us who believe in caring for our society as a whole (which includes some entitlements) could pay that portion. I wonder who would pay more, and who would do more good?

Again, 'FREEDOM IS NOT FREE". You cannot be willing to sacrifice the lives of children on the battlefield, and not be willing to pay some higher taxes for the betterment of our country. I guarantee that alot of people in the world would love to be in your position, even if it meant paying 50% more in taxes, much less 3% more.

Barack we have Extreme Confidence in You My Friend!!!

We are going to keep fighting to make it a LANDSLIDE, so that stealing the election through vote caging, electronic nullification, etc. will be impossible!

Barack your Vote!!!

shane is a thief. stealing money from people. shane is pretty close to shame

Lawyer – I'm sure you can weasel your way under 250K without too much trouble. Just make up some fake expenses or deductions. I mean, you're a lawyer, abusing the system is what you guys do.

Lets be clear people, its not earning 250K. Its having 250K taxable income.

let me give you an example: I make 50K but, by the time they deduct the pre-tax 401K contribution, health insurance and life insurance, my taxable income is closer to 38K. Then, when I file my taxes, I get to deduct medical, dental, and mortgage interest and my personal exemption so that my taxable income is about 25K.

So, if I was able to make my taxable income half of what my gross income is, imagine what Mr Lawyer can do.

Go cry to someone that cares, Lawyer.

Too late, Obama. Your mindless drones are cocky and as stupid as ever, but that's what you get for going for the low-brow vote. Half of them are coming on here saying they've already voted, like voting early makes it count as two votes or something. And about 1/2 are claiming to have voted early in states that don't have no-excuse absentee ballots. Gotta love it, typical liberal lying. But hey you can't spell liberal with "L", "I", and "E".

SPRINT to the finish line!!!!!

Obama-Biden '08

To "Lawyer": You miss the entire point of the plan! For eight years people like me, a single mom working 40+ hours a week pays more in taxes than you do! Can you explain where the fairness is in that? I'm not looking for a hand out I just need a little relief so I'm not struggling to make ends meet at the end of each month which is what Sen. Obama is proposing.

Most people making that kind of money can't imagine ever being held to a higher standard because of the Bush/McCain policies that allow them to keep on taking without ever giving back.

People don't be fooled by McCain he isn't for the "regular working person" he is for the rich and always will be. Vote Obama/Biden on Nov. 4th for a better America!

We need someone to take this country back. I believe Obama has the right mind-set to do that and the right people in his circle of support. God bless America. We really do need His blessings. Proud to be an B.Obama supporter.

Obama and his fraudulent vote thieves are already cocky!

I will NOT forget what the DNC did to Hilary!!! or...how she was treated by the Obama campaign. She HAS to say good things when she speaks for him, but you hear VERY little support for Obama in general.

Hilary can't run against Obama in 2012...but she CAN run against McCain.

Hilary 2012

@Lawyer..if you could step away from your "me" mindset and stop being so selfish, then no one would need to explain anything to you...

If you make that much money or more, than there is a good chance you have a built up savings, investments, etc. that you will get a TAX BREAK on anyway so you really are breaking even in the long run...

Sometimes caring enough about others to put your own needs(desires) aside has a reward beyond the here and now....

I heard on the radio this morning that Joe the Plumber isn't even registered to vote! Maybe he was a plant for McCain. Has someone looked into this?

Ha! Obama telling someone not to get cocky. Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black!

Evan,
Well said young man. I'm 49 and think the Gordon Gecko, greed is good mentality is what got us to this point.
We need to really get back to being a COUNTRY that looks out for each other.
Joe Biden is right, it IS patriotic to do what's right and pay your taxes. Pay to educate our kids, pay to improve our health care, pay to fix our health care and infrastructure.
These things don't fix themselves or pay for themselves. We need to be responsible citizens and pay our share.

We have to go vote because until the votes are cast, no one is winning.

Obama knows that turn out has been a problem among younger voters. The only way he will win is if you younger people make sure you show up. Us older folks who support him will do our part, as well.

I would hope that so many of you that write the negative comments about McCain/Palin ticket, that they look into the relationships that Obama has had with Ayers and Acorn, for there is a lot of voter fraud about to happen if the American people don't wake up.

NOBAMA 2008

McCain/Palin 2008

It's astonishing that McCain and Palin accuse Obama of going negative. News flash: Negative would be to dredge up the Keaing 5 issue, remind voters of McCain's and Palin's ethics violations, and remind them that Todd Palin belonged to an organization that was trying to promote Alaska's secession from the United States. Sarah was known to have spoken at some of their meetings, which looks like an endorsement to me. Sarah is the female version of that "empty suit" and we will have the pleasure of sending her back to Alaska and McCain into retirement on Mov. 4th.

( Joe the Plummer close relative of Charles Keating ) this never happened by accident .Read Martin Eisensladt's Blog .
McCains eyes were fluttering fastere than an airborn Hummingbird .
What is with his tongue guess better ask Cindy?

I totally agree. Anything can happen, so I hesitate to say Obama has this locked. There is the mythical "Bradley Affect" that keeps coming up in the news. I sincerely doubt it will be a big dent on Election Day, even though I think it will happen in some states because honestly, there is a handful of people out there who rather have McCain/Palin run this country further into the ground then have a black man tell them what to do, i.e. have Obama as president. I surely hope our country is alot further along then that statement I just made.

I won't count out McCain either. He just might pull Bin Laden out of the basement of one of his several houses and broadcast live that he singlehandedly caught him. With all the other ridiculous rabbits McCain pulled out of his hat, that would not surprise me in the least nor change my vote.

God Bless America! Socialism at its best.

Dont worry Senator were not cocky were optimistic, and dont worry I am still out here doing all I can to get you and Senator Biden into the White House! it aint over until Nov 4 Keep up the Good work Senator Obama make us proud!

This is for Latinos for McCain.

That's very typical of Latinos, who think that they have achieved a level of success (measured against their own people) and forget that others are struggling. Of course, Obama believes in the "American Dream." He's living proof of the success of that dream! However, he also believes that more than just the priviledge few should partake in it!

Obama is right. People need to talk to their relatives, neighbors, friends, and everyone else who cares about the financial future and safety of this country. Get them to study the issues and vote with their heads. Obama is the only choice.

And remember, politics isn't entertainment. Just because you're WINKING it doesn't mean you're THINKING.

Obama is a smart man and this is further proof of how he would be as POTUS, unlike McCain and his supporter who would be super cocky if they were leading. Obama supporters please, please get out and vote. Many states have already started early voting. We can do this, YES WE CAN!

To all you conservatives...basic concept here so listen in. In order to help yourselves you must help others. It is a simple concept. If I am Joe the Plumber making 260K. I get taxed more to hopefully spread my wealth to my customers. If my customers are struggling I don't make over 250K (I wish I made this much) and I won't get taxed. On the other hand, if my customers are prospering, then I prosper and I would love to be in the 1 million category. Yeah I get taxed more but now I make 600K plus. Gosh if only....

So for you greedy convervatives, you must understand in order to help yourself you have to help others.... Peace!

Good advice. It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings. Polls can be wrong. You can never afford to let up in a contest such as this.

Good advice from a good leader. The McCain campaign is banking on us to get lax and to catch us sleeping at the switch and we cannot let that happen.

..from the looks of this blog so much for not getting cocky! I can't wait until Nov. 4th, either.

McCain/ Palin will win. Wow, are you OB-Bots going to be shocked!

Cincy

Lawyer, you can't be a very good one if you haven't even figured out tax shelters

STEADY hand, STEADY mind..Barack Obama is THE ONE..now get out and VOTE..thats the only way to seal the deal..and help in the campaign if you can.

Well John McCain, it doesn't sound like he's "measuring the drapes" to me.

If you think you have him "right where you want him" then by all means keep up the negative campaigning. (by the way, NPR fact check this morning stated that in the last 30 days McCain's adds have, in fact been 100% negative)

Let's all just go vote in 19 days and see what happens. eh?

Win or lose, Obama will be able to look in the mirror and see a man who ran an honerable campaign. What about you John?

If you are for Obama, you better go Vote! The Republicans know how to steal close elections.

Agreed. Let's all keep on task and make sure the Repuglicans don't steal the Presidency again!

During the debate last night Obama challenged parent to "turn off the video games" etc. However he has paid EA video game to place his campaign ads in the background of at least 6 or more video games. Targeting the younger voters
This has to have cost a bundle. I receive a minimum of 2 mailings and 3 phone call every day for several weeks now. He must have hugh amounts of campaign funds. Where is it all coming from.??

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!
AND THEN ON NOVEMBER 5TH WE PARTY HEARTILY AND HAIL OUR NEW CHIEF.

OBAMA 08

We here you Senator, I mean Mr. President.

Obama's right, the maverick and his moose will go negative until the bitter end. There's still work to be done and I'm on it.

Sen. Obama and his supporters have been cocky, amongst other things, for a year. Why would they change now?

IF ELECTED MCGREEDY WOULD FINISH THE JOB,

OF DESTROYING THIS NATION. LISTEN TO WHAT HE

SAID LAST NIGHT.

1) DEREGULATE HEALTH CARE, 100% DISASTER.

2) TAX HEALTH CARE BENEFITS- WILL, FOR CERTAIN PUT

MOST OF US IN A HIGHER TAX BRACKET-TAX INCREASE.

3) PRIVATIZE MOST SCHOOL FUNDING- FURTHER EROSION

OF OUR SCHOOL SYSTEM.

So liberals help me out here.......since I make $260K a year if I vote for Obama the only "Change" that will happen is my check will be less for the next 4 years.

If someone could explain to me how that is good for me I would appreciate it. Is this part of the proposed "Redistribution Plan" that Obama is seeking and I wonder if we can just start up a program "Adopt a Liberal" and just send them a check once a month or buy there groceries for them. Kind of like the program (Sally Strothers) to feed a starving African Child for pennies a day.

We need an indisputable landslide. I will not rest until Obama and Biden are in the White House. I will not rest until this country is admired by every nation in the world.

"Dewey Beats Truman!" comes to mind

CNN: your reporting is beyond stupid and one sided! And it is funny how I graded Obama on your report card a D and it came back as an A!!!! You fools will face the truth sooner or later. I know you will not post this comment, but at least I have made one of you recognize that not everyone is a fool like you all are!!!!! CNN is pathetic!

Each person who feels invested in this election - and that should be all of us writing today no matter our political affiliation - have a duty to get others to get to the polling places on election day. Americans have become complacent and maybe a teeny sliver of a silver lining in this economic chaos is that people DO feel a need to pay attention and make their vote count. Don't wait...start now to remind people that the only thing of importance at this late date is TO VOTE. I have a son in college who has that "Obama has it in the bag" attitude. That is the same son who made me pay attention to politics for the first time in my adult life by his concerns for our country. Now it is my turn to get HIM to pay attention and to show up to vote.

It would be a safe idea to listen to Obama. If we get too overconfident now, it could all blow up in our face and we'll face 4 more years of Bush. And we'll have a guest star named Sarah Palin.

I love Obama's humble nature, while still providing strong and steady leadership.

This is no time for complacency. We need to remain focused and supportive over the next few weeks.

Obama-Biden 2008–God Bless America!

I hear continued calls to focus on the 'real' issues, such as the current economic crisis, and away from matters of character, judgment, and leadership.

Why do you think we're in this crisis?

I am so proud of Obama because he really connecting with American people. Happppppppppppppy Dayyyyyyyyyyyyy for Americannnnnnnn

Obama/Biden 08/12
Hillary/Michelle 2016

Good advise Mr. President. Sorry, that probably sounded pretty cocky but I just can't help it. I will proudly cast my vote for Senator Obama because he actually has a plan. McCain has nothing but history and last I checked, we really have no choice but to move FORWARD...

Obama is correct! Lets not get cocky! There seems to always be some mix up when it comes time to voting. It is sad that when people are about to lose they result to know what the know best...cheating or lying! Like little kids who become sore losers. They learn from the expereince and they adapt. They learn to cheat. I'm pullling for Obama. Republics can say what they want but this is a intellegent man with a plan. Lets be honest...Republicans care for republicans. Democrats are trully for the people.

He's right – get out and vote. I did last week, in an effort to help turn Georgia Blue! Vote early if you can to avoid the long lines on election day. Check for the locations online under your individual county listings.

Really, who care about this Joe? There are also people like Bob, frank, Julie, Ted, Bubba, Susan, and so on who have issues. Joe just happen to be one of the person that john want to focus on if he win the election. While Obama want to focus on all Americans, not just Joe.

Senator Obama is our nation's devine intervention. He was put in this position for such a time as this. My Christian sisters and brothers believe that God has control over all things. Don't be afraid. Trust God. He has His hands on Senator Barack Obama our soon to be President Barack Obama.

Not cocky, preparing to do more for this campaign because we need a change in this country and McCain is not it.

Obama is so ARROGANT, he makes me sick !

Thank God we have Obama/ Biden 08

So, if Obama gets elected since me and my wife make over $250K I am being lumped in with the likes of Forbes, Buffet, Gates (not even close). Obama claims it is my duty to pay a higher percent of taxes which I allready pay more then 95% of America to help them how?

My wife and I decided one of us will stay home to avoid the $250k threshhold (no need to work just to pay taxes) for the next 4 years. So, if any of you "poor liberals" without an education want a job there will be an opening at the law firm i work at.

A solid number of new voters and younger ( 18 to 26 year old) voters are not being reflected in the polls.

These voters will need to turn out heavily to counteract the "Wilder" effect ... recently referred to as the "Bradley" effect. Doug Wilder was the 1st African American governor of Virginia who "eeked" out a victory after polls had him up significantly over his competition.

There are some folks that are being polled who are ashamed of their bigotry and won't tell the pollsters that they won't be voting tor the more qualified candidate ... Mr. Obama. But they are not so ashamed of their predjudices as to face them like adults.

The key to victory will be TURNING OUT those YOUNGER voters. Please, if you fall in that catagory, go to the polls and take 2 friends with you.

RUN THROUGH THE TAPE !!

We must remember the tortise and the hare!!! We have to keep pushing, slow and steady, all the way through Nov 4. Keep volunteering, keep donating, keep BARACKING the vote!

We CAN do this.

That One/Botox 2008, 2012

I Will Not Take My Eyes Off Of The Prize! I Will Stand In The Cold All Day To Cast My Vote For Obama!

Mccain is a big cry baby ! he can dish it out but can't take it!

Obama is 100% correct. We cannot become complacent and comfortable in this election. The stakes are too high to not take it seriously. Michelle Obama said it best yesterday in her speech: "We have to work as if Obama is the underdog until November 5th."

It is our duty and our responsibility to get out there and help Obama win this election. We need to not only vote for our selves, we need to do it for this country!

Change will come but only if each of us do our part and elect Obams POTUS!

here's a typical anti-obama response:

"whaaaaaat? he told his supporters not to get cocky???!? he's sooooo arrogant!"

lol.

I proudly cast my vote on October 13, 2008 for future President Barack Obama/VP Joe Biden! What a joyous feeling-I'm so happy!

It's no time to get overly confident. We must continue to compel others to vote like our lives depend on it. Stuff has already started in Ohio (and other states), where they (you know whos) are challenging the legitimacy of over 200,000 new first voters. That's disgracefu!

Republicans, please use these next eight years to find your souls again!

Thank you Obama for showing such humility! I love that about you. You are going to make an astounding leader!

Joe the Plumber doesn't even have a plumbers license.
Sounds like a McCain plant to me!!

OBAMA / BIDEN 08 & 12

MCSAME WILL GIVE YOU

1) DEREGULATE THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY-DISASTER

2) TAX UR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS, WHICH WOULD PUT

80% OF AMERICAN FAMILIES IN THE NEXT HIGHER TAX

BRACKET, HIS WAY OF A SNEAKY TAX HIGHT- DISASTER.

3) PRIVATIZE MOST SCHOOL FUNDING-DISASTER.

DON'T BE FOOLED.*GO OUT & VOTE AS SOON AS YOU CAN.

I just want to know how all those people who hate Obama.....qhat will they do when he wins? This will be interesting.

Yes, it isn't over by a long shot ! One of the reasons tthe republicans win so often is that *** REPUBLICANS VOTE**** democrats seem to talk about voting but don't physicly get out and vote. This time around you better do more then talk-get out and vote. . polls don't mean nothing, look at the last two elections, the Dems were ahead in bothe of them going into the election but still lost. DEMS-GET OUT AND VOTE !

We're not cocky, just confident and focused.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Our next president is absolutely right. If we get complacent, if we take it for granted, if we feel it is in the bag and thus fail to show up and vote...then we will lose.

Here's a hard, cold fact: Whether you like them or not, Republicans do something right, that we must mimick. Republicans by and large are more dedicated to showing up when it's time to vote. Why is that? I have no clue, perhaps because they are all rich and don't have to work, perhaps because they are living off of our taxes with their tax breaks while we get none.

If we take this lead in the polls for granted, we will lose. With only 20 days to go, let's work harder now, then we have in the past. Let's not just beat McCain, let's beat him soundly and irrefutably. Let's leave no mistake about it, we are taking our country back!!

What we need is a landslide for Obama and 60 Democratic Senators with gains also in the House. This will finally give us the opportunity to do something that will return this country to its former glory that was destroyed by Neo-Cons, the Right Wing and the Bush/Cheney debacle supported by John McCain.

no one can stop the worst effect of this country and future worst place for this country by bringing obama as president.lets see what is he doing?

I am going to vote for Obama and I can't wait for the Nov 4th. He is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I support you President Obama and will cast my vote today as a show of confidence.

Obama/Biden 08/12

Why is my first comment on this blog in moderation limbo?

No personal name-calling, comments based on past behavior, reference to a never-before-allowed military deployment on US soil (see the Army Times).

Why don't you want to post it, tell me?

Don't gloat, Vote!

I am confident that God will preveil for Obama, because in my heart I know God's hand is on this.

May God continue to be with you Obama

did I miss something,I always thought that redistrubing the wealthwas socialism or communism, My neighbor has 2 cows, I havenone so we'll take away one of his cows and give it to you. It doesn'tmatter that my neighbor worked his tail off to get two cows and I didn't bother.

Obama is a socialist and if he wins in november the usa is doomed

Obama says he's "deeply sad that there's no more debates"?? Well that's a lie!, McCain has challenged him to townhall meetings across this nation and Obama chickened out as pointed out last night by McCain. Obama is slick but surely doesn't have what it takes to be my President.

It still amazes me that people are so uninformed that they still believe the banking crisis is Bush's fault. Try Carter and Clinton since they forced Fannie Mae to make questionable loans.

Want more of the same, vote Obama!

1952 presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson, facing an uphill election battle against war hero Dwight Eisenhower, was told by an eager supporter that: "All the thinking people are behind you". Famously he replied: "Yes, but I need a majority".
Anyone who still thinks John McCain (let alone Sarah Palin!) would be a better choice than Obama-Biden is definitely not using any significant part of their cerebral process. But happily, it looks like this year the thinking people are for once in the majority.

Really, dont get cocky. Obama has arrogance for all!!

Mindless Drones

Right. Leave all the cockiness to Obama... no room for other egos here.

That's ripe. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Obama has that cocky lawyer arrogance and now he's trying to present himself differently because it's so obvious he's very arrogant. Typical lawyer.

Barack is a very, very smart man. He knows he cannot take this lead for granted. He needs a landslide to prove to everyone that he has the support of the majority of Americans – Red, White and Blue – Dems, Rep, and independents! Not everyone will like him but that's okay, in time he will prove the skeptics wrong. He might be young, but he is about team work.

God Bless Barack and Joe. From Barack statement this morning it proves what he has been saying all these months. This is a campaign for the people and by the people. He invited the audience to participate.

I hope Nov. 4th has a turn out like none we have ever, ever, ever seen.

The world will love the US again and it's President will be a man who is revered. A man who has personality, leadership and a force (the people and military) to be reckoned with. We might have gotten the vision early (when he went to Germany) but it was a prediction of the future. The campaign was very smart!!!!

PEOPLE GO OUT, GET YOUR FRIENDS. FAMILY AND VOTE – CHANGE IS A COMING – BUT BARACK AND JOE NEEDS YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN.

I am proud of Obama's performance in the debate last night.
However he needs to finish the job that he started.
I want him to step up his election victory camapign expeditiously so that he can command and obtain a decisive Presidential victory on November 4, 2008.
I await hearing the words, Preseident Obama. President of the Great Country USA.

As an Obama supporter, I am not using the polls to his advantage. I help register over 28 people in my home town of Miami, FL. I have rented a Van and I will using my 1 vote with 28 others this year to make a difference for Obama. I will also be taking my family to the polls.

In my area, I am seeing people losing their homes, cars, and weight. One person in my area has a McCain/Palin Yard sign on a house he is about to loss. Now, his wife is a Obama supporter.

I went to his house yesterday and asked why he was supporting Senator McCain? He said someone gave him $30.00 to put the sign in his yard. He said he was voting for Bob Barr (He is a Life-Time Republican) but he cannot support Senator McCain.

I voted for Bush in 2000 and it has not worked out for me. I am not cocky I am ready to VOTE. I do not believe these polls. I think Obama is behind in my state, but I will give my everything to get Obama elected.

I think Joe was a plant, before the debate he was on Fox News slamming Obama's policies and everything. Plus Joe according to interviews thinks everything is socalisim, even paying into Social Security. He looks like he is late 30's early 40s meaning he is part of a generation that I (I'm 24) see all the time. Me first, don't give to others. Only on Chirstmas because that is the only time we should give. But its a ME ME ME don't take any of my money EVER! Joe was a plant, but Obama won't suggest it because he is a better man then that. If this was a question asked by someone at a rally for McCain there surrgate esspicaly that Tucker guy (can't stand him) would say "Obviously this was a ploy by the Obama campaign"

CNN, I FORGOT 3 POINTS.

MCGREEDY WANTS TO DO THE FOLLOWING,

PER HIS OWN MOUTH, IF YOU LISTEN.

1) DEREGULATE HEALTH CARE.a promise to his lobbyists
* that would do for health care what it did for financial markets.
2) TAX YOUR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS, probably put you in
* higher tax bracket.
3) PRIVATIZE MOST OF SCHOOL FUNDING.he is a tricky dickey.

i can just limbaugh now, obama lied all night, he looked into the camera and lied. now i don't know about you, but i actually went to fact check.org, and looked for myself. the winner based on truth was obama. the only person that won the negativity was mcbush. he can say that he isn't bush, but that would be hard to prove considering his voting past. and mcbush who is that, that's in bed with you, right big oil.

It's not about being "cocky" as much as it is "confident, optimistic, and enthusiastic." In the end, I must trust the outcome.... ugh.. I'm gritting my teeth and biting my tongue.. why is that?

Great advice. Obama supporters still need to turn out in droves to turn this country back around! The republican's hate the democratic process and will try to stop many from voting, so every vote counts!

I CANNOT WAIT TO VOTE ON NOV 4TH. OBAMA.. YOU HAVE MY VOTE AND MY CONFIDENCE THAT YOU AND THE INTELLIGENT PEOPLE YOU HAVE AROUND YOU CAN PULL THIS COUNTRY BACK UP AND OUT OF THE TURMOIL ALL AMERICANS ARE EXPERIENCING.

EVERYONE.. PLEASE REMEMBER... DO NOT WEAR ANY SIGNS, SHIRTS, HATS OR ANTHING THAT CAN BE VIEWED AS WHICH CANIDATE YOU ARE SUPPORTING. LEAVE IT IN THE CAR AND AFTER YOU VOTE YOU CAN PROUDLY WEAR IT.

You did it again last night. I am proud of you.
Go Obama 08

I agree!!! Let's make sure we all go out there and tell people to vote and vote early if you can. Who knows what's going to happen on the 4th of November.

Obama/Biden '08

The day to get cocky is 5 November. Until then, there is still work to be done.

This is not the time to slack off, this is the time for the big push.

Obama is so right. It ain't over till it's over. Getting out the vote is the most important right now. If Obama wins he'll still have a whole lot of mess in his lap to clean up. 4 years are not enough to clean this mess. So...
Obama 08 & 12

I will just vote on November 4th.... and yes for OBAMA!!!!!!!!

and until than I will just take care of my life, and switch the tv off....

honestly I don't understand how the media and people can support McCain after so many atrocities of past 8 years...

I am ecstatic that Obama won the debate last night.
However it is not over until it is over.
He now needs to step up his election campaign so that he secures a decisive victory on November 4, 2008.
then I will be proud to say President Obama!

GO OBAMA

Yep get lazy and lose fight like the devil and maybe we might just win this!

Independent now for OBAMA/Biden 08

Excellent advice. Act like you're behind and you will do a sweep!

I'm right there with you Barack. Already voted since they have early voting here in Georgia. Keep up the good work and finish McCain off. Old Man River is done.

Obama/Biden 8/12.

Imagine that! A president asking for our help and support in achieving great things rather than being more than condescending enough to tell us how he's going to do it because he "knows how to do it" all by his selfish, pseudo-patriotic, arrogant, uninformed, out-of-touch self. Sound like someone you know, John McCain?

Believe me, we are not cocky! Everyone stay focused and VOTE,VOTE, VOTE!!! John McCain and his henchmen will do anything to steal this election!

ONE WORD OF ADVICE....

LETS NOT TAKE OUR EYE OFF THE BALL AND GET OUT AND VOTE FOR OBAMA/BIDEN.

EIGHT YEARS OF BUSH IS ENOUGH!!!

NO WAY NO HOW NO MCCAIN NO PALIN!!!

Even though it looks favorable for Obama right now, these polls will tighten. Obama supporters will have to work 3 times as hard now to hold the lead, or possibly watch it dwindle by Nov. 4. In this Internet age, a whole lotta lies and smears can pursuade people in 19 days.

That's good advice Obama. Please people it is not over until Nov. 5th. Then hopefully, we can celebrate. The McCain people are very angry and most are formed from an ignorant base. They will stop at nothing short of winning. We must ALL turn out and vote and continue to watch the issues and stay in focus.

Obama we are not getting Cocky, I just came from voting here in Georgia and there were a lot of people black & white, saying it's time for a change and they were voting for you because you represent their ideas of the future.

Great Debate, let's keep working hard it elections...

I am able to say for the first time in my life and really mean it, Senator Obama is my hero and someone that all of us can look up to for responsible, intelligent, wise, caring, and knowledgable judgement & leadership without prejudice. Hats off to you and your campaign President Obama, America salutes you.

too late, the obama supporters have been cocky from the start.

McCain/Palin '08

Obama, you are the real one!

Fired up and ready to move.

Now Joe the so called Plumber will now go on to have his 15 min of fame......Reality shows and the whole 9. He is not even registered to vote..........waste of time talking about him and everyone knows he was a McCain Plant................

Let's get the vote out on Nov 4th and let the Landslide begin.

Obama 08'

I cannot believe that any person in this country cannot see how pathetic McCain and his 90% voting with Bush record is.
If you are watching FOX news you might want to get the TRUTH from CNN or MSNBC.
If you are listening to Rush (the drug addict) Limbaugh – you must be on scrips like he is.
Stay focused everyone – get to the polls and let's finally clean this Republican mess up!

I am tired of not being posted!!

That's right "MY FRIENDS" We cannot be cocky. We have to make sure that those flighty voters don't change their minds just because they hear something good in the debate and switch to the other side.
Joe the Plaumber has admitted on GMA that MCCain's camp has contacted him to appear at their rallies. This dumb "joe" (not his real first name) isn't even making over 250K.

So yes, I agree with Jeanette. He is a McSAME plant.

Has anyone compared McCains promises regarding taxes, etc. with Bush's campaign promises?

Joe the plumber i commend you if you ever make over 250,000 just doing plumbing, because with so many people on the diy kick you will not make that much money. On top of that spreading the wealth is not just taking money from the rich an giving it straight to the poor. We need to fix our country roads, bridges, schools, health care, military defence, creating more jobs so people don't have to depend on the government they can earn a living by working. You need money to create jobs that people desperately need that companies right now are not providing an they have low taxes now. So Joe the plumber cant make money if no one has money to spend.

Don't get cocky....... like Obama comes off. No wonder McCain gets mad when they debate, seeing how Obama lies and "talks a good game" with no real substance. Don't vote for a cool, cocky, persona, or a well run campaign, but rather the best qualified to lead. It ain't Nobama!!

Let's get the vote out on Nov 4th and let the Landslide begin.

Obama 08'

There is an article under CNNMoney.com that explains why Joe the Plumber would not be paying higher taxes. It just ain't so, Joe. (as SP would say).

We have 19 days to go until we can say "Job well done, let's get started changing America".

Obama/Biden infinity

Way to go Obama !! .Not sure what will be the next smear tactic by the McCain camp. Don't be deceived like what happened in the final debate

What this article fails to say, in other words...the real truth, is that as, Joe the Plumber could be in say, As an OWNER of a business, you can incorporate or be a subchapter S company or a QSub as it is known. You as an individual owner of a QSUB are liable for taxes based on profitsas if that is your income! So to say the average wage is $40K something is not telling the whole truth regarding tax liabilties to those who operate this way. and are owners as Joe the Plumber wants to be, not an employee as Biden makes him sound to be. Again...a case of the elite media distorting the facts to favor their candidate. You who believe these distortions are ignorant fools.

Funny how the polls are saying Obama "won" last nights debate ...
yet of the undecided voters NBC had on a panel last night only 1 said her vote would swing for Obama and THREE said their votes would now swing for McCain with 2 as yet undecided.

Seems for Democrats a tie (if you count the undecided as theirs) is as good as a win.

Unless of course it is just that the Democrats are more vocal on the polls, while the Republicans will be more "vocal" on election day.

So follow Obama's advice and don't get "cocky", because pop-stars like him have a habit of drying up quickly.

It's true he is a plant and is not even registered to vote! WTG McCain campaign! First you could not even vette your own VP candidate and now this! Is Carl Rove running this? I have a feeling not because even he would be smart enough to pick someone thats registered to vote!

yes, and so is the woman who accused Obama of being an Arab. She was a Mccain camp plant to make McCain look good.

November 4 is a day history will be made. Every one's vote is important. Plan for long lines, and stand your ground in them. You will be part of history and are part of the plan for the recovery of our country.

Joe the Plumber has his opinion, and I have mine. I will vote for Obama and I hope he wins. I'm so tired of these debates and I'm ready to stand up for America and stomp out lousy politicians who say anything to the public to get elected.

I believe Barack when he says he will make a difference. I don't believe John McCain when he calls me "his friend". He's not my friend, I don't know anyone who wears $500 pair of shoes. I don't know anyone who has a $300 thousand dollar outfit, like his wife. That's more than my house.

I'm voting for the man who understands real Americans. They will make a difference. John doesn't have a clue about my life and what I'm going through.

Obama/Biden 08

Please get out and VOTE EARLY!!!! Don't wait until November 4th!

I agree with you, Bob Indianapolis IN. Let's make it a landslide to offset the voter suppression we've seen in the past!!

he's right Lets Finish strong! As a 1st time voter me and all my friends are gonna hit the polls hard, then have an awesome vote party afterwards!

The fight is not over until November 4th. Now is the time to work harder than ever before. Obama is so smart to make this public statement to his supporters.

Yes we Can but only if everyone VOTES for OBAMA. We will never be comfortable until we win the WHITE HOUSE....The GOP play real dirty so it is far from over and they will be coming after Obama with everything they have. But this time is different than in 2000 and 2004. He has fought back. He is a born leader that has more than stepped over the presidential threshold..........McCain is just plain mean. He can't make a point without being ulgy. Also why is it when Black who are voting for Obama are seen as voting for color. When in the past we have almost always voted for a DEMOCRAT. Now if Obama was a Republican and we voted for him then would be the time to say race was the factor.

What people should think before going to vote is who the real candidates are. John McCain was rich always. He added more by ditching his first wife and marrying Cindy. Obama on the other hand is like every american made his drema come true by proper education which he did through scholership. McCain is now saying that he is not Bush. Then what was he doing for the past 7 years. Where was this Maverick when we needed him. I see posts here saying that Obamas cabinet will distroy America.
Is there anything to destroy now. Only thing remaining for us tostrave to death. I am afraid McCain will make that happen. I don't want to live scared for the next 4 years . So all you McCain supporters if you have problem with Obama the President go to Alaska . You can have your dream life under the wonderful governer palin.

God, I hope he`s the right man at the right time for our country, if elected. - If not, we deserve just what we get.

I'm tired of not being posted.

Yes, "My Friends, now is not the time to be cocky, we need to make sure that the flighty voters aren't jumping ship because somone says something good at the moment.

THE DEMOCRATS HAVE LOST 7 OUT OF 10 ELECTIONS.

NO ONE I KNOW, EVEN FATHOMS, WE WOULD HAVE

THIS FINANCIAL DISASTER HAD WE ELECTED JOHN KERRY.

BUSH SR. BUSH JR. HAVE BEEN ELECTED BY SLEAZY TACTICS

THAT THE DEMOCRATS COULDN'T IMAGIN WORKING, BUT

THE AMERICAN VOTERS SWALLOWED THEM AS FAST AS THEY

WERE DISHING THEM OUT. MCGREEDY SYS HE IS NOT BUSH.

WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR A PERSONAL RELASHIONSHIP

WITH HIM. WE ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN HIS POLICY.

MCGREEDY SUPPORTED 100% THE POLICIES THAT LED US

INTO CERTAIN ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.

1) DEREGULATION OF OIL INDUSTRY.

2) DEREGULATION OF FINANCIAL MARKETS.

3) IRAQ WAR- CHEWING UP 10-$12 BILLION/PER MONTH

MCGREEDY IS USING THE SAME SLEAZY LIES & TACTICS

THAT BOTH BUSHS USED. WE ARE DONE.

Now is the time brothers and sisters to get vigilant and rise up from the deep sleep of failed policies and despair. Now is not the time to lose hope!!! Dust off your grave clothes and go out and VOTE! Vote for CHANGE Vote for a NEW DAY vote because if we allow this MCCAIN-PALIN crusade to take over our country and our values. We would go backwards into the same shadow the Reagan Years cast over minorities with high unemployment and misunderstanding and the Bush Years based on fear and war. I HAVE HAD ENOUGH, HAVE YOU? If you have get out there and lets get it done and done right!

First it was hockey mom, then lipstickt pitbull, then joe-6-pack and now joe the Plumber ?
By the way , for me, a plumber who's earning more than 250 K... well he deserves no pity
Good luck RepubliKlans.
Your lies wont work this time and i'll be proudly voting for "THAT ONE"

Good judgement...Build on the lead and dont rest untill the election is over..

I totally agree. This thing is far from over. There is still shenanigans for the Repubicans to pull and lies to be thrown around.

Obama supporters – "ALL THE WAY TO THE TAPE!!"

Don't let up, don't slack up, and don't fall asleep!!!!

"Roll up their sleeves and make sure that Washington and Wall Street and the country as a whole are working in ways that leave a better future for our children"

This is a complete JOKE of a statement when you consider the fact that the Liberal Left Controlled Congress has already mortgaged our children’s and grand children’s Future!

The crooks need to be prosecuted not rewarded with their Puppet!

McCain/Palin-08

That last part of his speech was the most telling:
Under an Obama administration there will definitely be a lot of new government jobs–to help manage all new federal mandates, programs, and departments that will transform America. What a sight that will be. All of us marching forward in unison behind one great man's vision sleeves rolled up and ready....

This will all be over in 3 weeks. May the best man win. I hope the best man is Barack Obama because I can't stand Sarah's voice. Please God, take that voice away, send it back to Alaska. They have to listen to her, I don't.

John behaved like a desperate, spoiled brat last night. I hated the smug look on his face when so many people are suffering. I'd love to see the look on his face on November 5th. Also the look on Cindy Lou's face. She looked so defeated last night, and just waved at Michelle. What a phony, plastic woman.

Side Note: I also saw Cindy wave at supporters when she was just inches away from them. I know she pretends her hands are too fragile, but give me a break. Barbie needs to go back home to Arizona and stop pretending she "cares".

This Joe "the Plumber" Wurzelbacher already talks like a GOP pundit. But the most important thing about Joe Wurzelbacher is his last name: it's the same as the last name of Charles Keating's son-in-law!

Keating's son-in-law, Robert Wurzelbacher, served a 40-month prison sentence in 1993 in connection with Keating's Lincoln Savings and Loan collapse. Since then, who knows what he's been up to, but there is a Robert Wurzelbacher who lives just outside of Cincinnati, owns a wood company, and donates to Republicans.

Meanwhile there is a Joseph Wurzelbacher who owns a painting company in Cincinnati! Along with a septic tank repair company!

I agree about Joe. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

As for the article, I agree. The key is VOTING. Support is fine but it's votes that count so get out there in November and VOTE VOTE VOTE!

too late, they are already too cocky. it will be a long four years for me. i am looking forward to seeing the red sea parted. i am starting to make a count down sign in my office.

I can see PRESIDENT Obama from my house....................

The advice to stay on top of the game until the end is good advice and wise counsel from Senator Obama to his supporters. Senator McCain is not defeated yet and may still unleash more of his typical negative attacks against Senator Obama. The trends are evident to all who can read, but it is worth while noting that elections are won or lost by those who do or do not vote. Vote for Obama and get your freedom back! Vote for McCain and get four more years of George W. Bush!

That's right – the ONLY way he will win is if people actually go out and VOTE! The polling comes to you – but on Nov. 4th, you have to GO TO THE POLLS!

Your supporters will ALWAYS be in your corner, what ever it is you need, we will be right there for you and the country.

Vote Obama / Biden "08"

He rocks. This is precisely the steady, calm and confident (without being OVERconfident) 'dude that's needed in a true Leader. Michelle Obama said the same thing in her rally yesterday. Tortoise and the Hare is the best example I've been using with my kids.

He'll win as long as he continues to do the things he has been doing thus far. And his integrity and consistency are so strong, I've no doubt he will.

May be Senator Obama knows something. This morning Rasmussen poll shows Senator McCain has closed to within 4%. Rasmussen uses a large sample to get their results and it's the one I believe out of all the polls, but I will be interested where the Gallup comes in this afternoon. Toss the other polls out.

Polls are good to a point. No one knows what one is going to do when they pull the curtain and cast their vote. Please less not be premature on the outcome. Nov. 5th will tell the real story.

That's right! the same energy we display on the blogs should be the same on election day otherwise all our efforts will be in vain.

Good stories about Obama abound; from his personal relationship with his Secret Service agents (he invites them into his home to watch sports, and shoots hoops with them) to the story about how, more than twenty years ago, while standing in the check-in line at an airport, Obama paid a $100 baggage surcharge for a stranger who was broke and stuck. (Obama was virtually penniless himself in those days.)

Years later after he became a senator, that stranger recognized Obama's picture and wrote to him to thank him. She received a kindly note back from the senator. (The story only surfaced because the person, who lives in Norway, told a local newspaper after Obama ran for the presidency. The paper published a photograph of this lady proudly displaying Senator Obama's letter.)

Where many leaders are two-faced; publicly kindly but privately feared and/or hated by people closest to them, Obama is consistent in the way he treats people, consistently kind and personally humble.

I agree 100%. Fellow dems and liberals we can't get cocky. Yes I'm happy looking at the polls but we all have to vote and encourage those that may want to sit this one to vote. We don't want people to say " there is no way for him to lose" and then not vote. If that happens then McCain will win and it will be a disaster.

Hey McCain, vet your plumber before making him a centerpiece of your debate. Of, thats right, you didn't vet your VP either.

Doesn't fall into the Bush tax cut that Obama will stop.

Not a lisenced plumber

This is just crazy. Is this guy perfect or what!!!!

He never gets overconfident, he is intelligent, and you can tell with every word that comes out of his mouth that he REALLY IS GOING TO FIGHT FOR AMERICA.

This guy just might end up being remembered as one of the best presidents that ever existed, and he has not even won yet.

He shows restraint and control, and he constantly gives himself a reality check and never gets carried away.

For those who do not agree with Mr. Obama, we can at least learn a very big lesson, if not many lessons, from this great man.

As has been his trademark by now, Sen. Obama demonstrates his wary ways in facing the future. He thrives on the promise of the future, of learning from past mistakes, but is realistic and practical enough to want to ensure we don't get lost in happy thoughts while letting the problems slip by unnoticed. He does not want to take anything for granted, including a big lead in the polls. For, as we see at the end of every business day, even the stock market numbers can change even after the 4 p.m. "count" is in. Wait until the eggs hatch, and see which chicks are going to make the best go of it, and then nurture them all to ensure the best outcome.

Sen. Obama, we will continue to fight until you are the next president, and fight even more when there to make our country a better place!

Trust me Senator, I am trying to keep from yelling WE DID IT, but I know I must wait a little more.....19 DAYS to cast my vote for OBAMA.

Too bad I have to cast my vote on a DIEBOLD machine. I am sure DIEBOLD has already rigged the machines just in time for the GE.

I’ve been in these positions before where we are favored and the press starts getting carried away and we end up getting spanked..."

I didn't know the Irony could get any thicker...

Quit listening to what he's saying and start looking at what he's done. (or not done)

You can't believe a person's promises if he's shown the opposite in his past.

Trust me, I live in America and I know we can't get "cocky" about the situation. I want Barack to win, but the GOP are not angels. They have stolen elections in the past and they will steal it again.

The only reason GW won in 2004 was to prove a point. The point being they "really" won the election in 2000, which they didn't. Republicans stupidly voted for this moron and more men and women were killed. Now no one openly says they voted for GW. Why? If you vote for a moron, you are a moron. I wouldn't tell anyone either.

The Republican Facist "Suppress-the Vote" Movement is about to go into full swing.

I wonder if the US Army Northern Command will be called in to help out, since the first active Army units are being deployed on US soil as I type this.

So much for the Posse Comitatus act.

I agree – don't get complacent. By the way, If Sen. Obama wants more debates I think McCain will be sticking out for those missing town hall meetings. Remember last night he was complaining that the negative ads were being aired because Obama did comply with requests for such meetings? What a feeble excuse!!!

Welcome Polls can be miss leading, it's the vote that counts.Go Sen Obama/Biden

wow, Ive just made my choice. It finally has become clear to me. Barack Obama is running for president to make a change during and AFTER his presidency. John McCain is just running to win the competition not for the betterment of this country. .

Obama is right. We need to make sure we all vote and convince any of our undecided or Republican friends/family members to vote for Obama.

We need to continue our fight for the right change!

Obama/Biden 2008

They are saying that Joe the Plumber isnt even registered to vote.
Also I saw him talking on the news today, and Joe the Plumber doesnt even like paying into Social Security.
So for me, Joe the Plumber does not speak for most Americans.

I will vote for Obama, and proudly so.
Cant wait to get out the vote of November 4th

Make it a LANDSLIDE, so that stealing the election through vote caging, electronic nullification, etc. will be impossible!

Rumors abound that Joe the Plumber is a McCain camp plant... it's just too much of a coincidence otherwise.

I agree – DON'T FORGET AMERICAN – it's your job to vote!