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John McCain and Sarah Palin have stooped to the least common denominator.... which is to prey on the fears and ignorances of many voters. Ignorance about the merits and failures of other ideologies and economic systems.....lack of understanding about economic details, such as that which we are facing today and mistrust of those who are different, such as in skin color and ethnicity.

It appears that character bashing, fear mongering and misconception have become the primary weapons of choice for the McCain/Palin ticket. As an electoral tactic, it is also a threat to Democracy.

Yeah, the average has been about 6 points or so. It seems like its been like that for the last couple of weeks. Before it seem like he was up a field goal or something like that but it looks like he's borken that field goal and tried to get a touchdown. And believe it or not, if it wasn't for the crisis, it'll probably be still up by like a field goal or less...

Just like in sports, every stat is important.

That sound you hear.........the gnashing of liberal teeth as they begin to realize the public doesn't buy into "spreading the wealth".

The mood down here is Obama, Obama and Obama. Even my die hard Republican friends aren't voting for McCain. There's nothing to be concerned about – Obama will win in a landslide. It's all over!!!

YES WE CAN!

Against the Palin/McCain campaign of hate, fear and lies ! These tactics will not win another election! Not now! Not this time !

Palin is just the hateful person she is – McCain sold out to the devils who stabbed him in the back in 2000. What a weak character – what an end to a career.

Reuters indicates that Obama leads by 3. Who do we believe? Believe in OBAMA. The change we believe in.

Obama has a great chance of becoming president. I hope people vote on his character not on his race.

He's still leading by a good amount.
Wait... have there been ANY polls indicating McCain winning yet..? (yeah, maybe on fox news)

Obama will win. This nation can't afford another Republican president.
The last 8 years have been horrible and things will only get better with a President that has sense of mind and decency. That is NOT John McCain, or his failed little magic hat trick Palin.

That's okay, what counts and what those who hate on Obama need to understand is that the electoral college map in the battleground states favor Obama regardless of the polls. If Obama gets Colorado and holds Virginia as it seems he will, all the other states, including Florida and Ohio, could go for McLame and he would STILL lose. If McStain doesn't have an October surprise in the next 16 days for Obama, he is DONE..heheheheheheh.

Go Obama!

It is unbelieable that the race is this close. All I can think is Americans are more racist then they want to admit.
I am white my kids have 25% african American blood. They are the same as me. My ancesors were in Europe when slavery was legal. zWe never owned slaves. And White americans have there own bad seeds.
But those Americans who are too narrow minded to see past color I wish they'd go somewhere. Becaseu you all are going to vote in a candidate who believes inteh same philosophies that got us INTO this finacnial mess destroyed out international relationships.. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING??? AND IF MCCAIN DIES do you really THINK Palin is ready??? GOD NO.... she is unethical herslef but she's white I guess.... Get your blinders off people!!!
Mccain is all over the place even he said he wouldn't go negative but that is all he has he has no substance....
UNBELIEVABLE this country is sunk if Mccain Palin get in... i said it 4 years ago and look how low we've gone...

I am not an American and I have no vote – but I have to live with the consequences of the US elections so I am very interested in what is happening. I have 2 questions:
1) Does the US have a law against slander, libel, defamation of character etc? If so, then how can the RNC circulate defamatory fliers and make slanderous robocalls without any fear of prosecution by Mr. Obama ? Why hasn't he taken them to the courts?

2) ACORN voter registration drive – Is it True or False that Acorn MUST submit every single registration card they use and they cannot throw away the spolied, invalid ones? Is it True or False that Acorn themselves flagged all the suspicious looking registrations? If it is True then why is this being called Voter Fraud? I would like to know the truth about this.

What about Ken the CEO, why should he have to pay more taxes? just because he made several million dollars in the 5 monthes he ran the company why should he be penalized for his hard work. Just think if Ken the CEO had enough deductions and loopholes to pay no taxes, just think of all the god paying American jobs he would create. Government just needs to get out of the way and let Ken the CEO work his magic in this global free trade world and produce all those good paying jobs that will fuel our economy.

The majority of the 94 million whites in this country will snatch victory away from Osama on election day. Big time Bradley effect.

WOW, only a 6 point lead and this 'poll of polls' coming from a left wing liberal news organization too! Shouldn't Obama be doing much better in the polls, considering the liberal news media is in bed with Obama and his campaign?? Also, let's not forget Obama's 'record' fundraising? He's outspent McCain HUGELY!!

Take the POLL again. With the wise, Honerable and fair minded Gen. Powell strongly endorsing Obama. I bet that lead has jumped up at least two more points.

YES WE CAN!!!

Maybe Obama should take the 151 million he raised in September and help people who are hurting in this country rather than running non stop infomericials about how great he is.

Hard to believe it is still close.

The idiocy of those arguing that Obama represents a step in the direction of socialism is unbelievable.

Are public schools, libraries and good roads government handouts?

These are public goods that we pay for. Joe the (tax-dodging, not really a-) plumber would do better under Obama than McCain, which just goes to show how stupid most of McCain's supporters are.

Not a very friendly message, but the truth is the truth.

YES WE CAN!!!

I'm a white Catholic and Proud to support Barack Obama.Today on 'meet the press' Colin Powell endorse Barack.Thank goodness that Colin isn't afraid to go against his Party.In fact many of the Rep have said that McCain is going too far in attacking Obama like he sold his soul.
Thank you Colin Powell and you are one that many respect.He has seen how McCain is saying one thing one day then the next he flip flops as usual.McCain dis his own party when he picked Palin who wasn't vetted

CNN, Jungling the numbers Again ! Let everyone decide for themselves. Google has a different Count !

Any one that believes in polls need to get their heads checked. Until someone can prove you cannot manipulate a poll it will always be made up news by the media in order to fill in for real news.

The only poll that any one needs to look at it the one taken after November 4th until then don’t report this made up crap

The lead is much larger than 6%. The polls are not calling cell phones. Most Gen X'ers do not even use a land line anymore, domestically. My 72 year old father got rid of his home phone, and opts to use his cellphone as his primary phone.

With Powell endorsement, and the skewed polling numbers...

LANDSLIDE WIN FOR OBAMA/BIDEN

Yeah and Kerry was leading by way more and he still did not win. Wait until all the white people I know that lie and say they are going to vote for Obama because they do not feel like being branded as racist by Obama supporters actually vote McCain. That small lead will be gone then.

The McCain/Palin campaign just keeps drawing divisive lines in our states and in this country. WHY? McCain has become one of the most dishonorable people I've ever known.

The same people that brought you Bush/Cheney for the past 8 years are now presenting McCain/Palin.

Gonna fall for it again? Not me. Not this time. Not ever again.

Obama/Biden '08

kerry had an 8 point lead, nationally, one week prior to the election and still lost. the very best polls, that no one really looks at, is the one that has consistently been on target. its the IBD/TIPP poll. inform yourself and look at it.

If you conduct a poll of polls of polls of polls, will you then finaly find the numbers your corporate masters seek? If you talk, write, video and bewitch the american people, will then finaly John McSame win? If you swindle, swine and lie enough, will your paycheck finaly feel well earned?

OBAMA LEADS 10+ POINTS!

Everybody saying otherwise is in bed with "the big boys", and not for the love, just for the money, and you know how such a person is called, don't you?...

WELCOME COLIN POWELL,

WE'RE GLAD YOU HAVE JOINED A GROWING NUMBER OF AMERICANS WHO BELIEVE BARACK OBAMA WILL LEAD OUR COUNTRY TO A BETTER PLACE.

WE'RE SO VERY GLAD YOU JOINED US. . .

THANK YOU.

WHY IS IT YOU JUMP ON EVERY LITTLE WORD OF OBAMAS AND
YET MCCAIN TELLS ALL KINDS OF LIES AND GETS AWAY WITH IT.
ALSO MCCAIN GAVE A BIG SPEECH FOR A.C.O.R.N 2 YEARS AGO SO HE IS JUST AS CONNECTED AS OBAMA BUT NO ONE TELLS THAT SIDE ON YOUR STATION. HAROLD

This falls in line with most polls showing Obama's lead between 4 and 8 points. Still, we have learned from the 2000 election that the Presidency is NOT a national race, it is a state by state race. Obama is far ahead in the electorial college. So far ahead that McCain would have to win ALL toss up states to even come close to winning the election.

Probably some of those smart McInsane voters made decision after they understod that Mc Insane will relay in his presicency not only on vast experience of Wasilla major and quin lier but on vast experience of Jo the plumber.I totally understand their excitement and new hope that McInsane will not be alone making decisions but have such a valuable help. And other wise he is shoving more and more how smartly he choses important questions to pound on !!!!!!!!!!!!! Just hold another weeak or so on Jo , great job Mc Insane !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...!! Just give us another prove how far out of touch you are, you and experienced and smart your VP is .......go, go , down the drain.....

polls polls polls ) stupid polls , bradley efect will come in play, me and all my friends are telling to pollsters that we will vote obama and we are mccain voters ) and all clinton suporters are lying to pollsters , mccain will win big , mark my words

At this stage in the election, that's a good place to be! Yes We Can!!

Gonna get tighter. Stand up!!

That One '08!!

Only if we don't vote! I expect a record turn out for Barack! YES WE CAN AND YES WE WILL!!!

United we stand – divided we fall and fail.

Obama/Biden '08 – a United Country

Looks like Obama still can't pull away from McCain. Maybe some people are finally coming to their senses and realizing that their Messiah is not all that he is. The man has no experience just a few fancy slogans but if you like having a far left socialist creating more expensive programs and raising your taxes to foot them than Obama's your man.

Senator McCain emphasizes he has served our Nation since he was age 17. He has served our Country for 54-55 years. We should thank and tell him it is time to retire, not due to his age, but rather his aged concepts and unbecoming campaign behavior.

As a 16 year old Virgin Isander, I am seeing the sun over the horizon getting brighter and brighter each day. While covering the presidential election day by day, I solemnly believe that the american people will vote on the candidate policies, because everyone have seen Sen. McCain erratic behavior over the several weeks. We also seen his campaign run attacks that have no place in our great country. We have also seen his atrocious judgement by selecting Gov. Sarah Palin. I am not questioning McCain's integrity, or his belief that America is greatest country in the whole wide world. But, presently to much is at stake we are currently engaging in two wars, our current adminstration demoralize our commanding position in the world, and our economy is currently is leading to a recession. I believe that Sen. Barack Obama have seen a vision for America, because now is the time more than ever to turn the page on George Bush economic policies that John McCain endorses. Now more than ever, this is the time we need to give 95 percent of americans a tax cut. I Doyle Jones believe that real change is going to come.

I beg the american people to get out and vote. Vote on policies, more preferably Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

Based on the crowds in Missouri, I think the polls will start to swing back in Obama's favor during the coming week. The McCain camp is getting increasingly desperate, but people are seeing that the charges he is leveling lack merit.

Sen. Obama, like the 4th Infantry Division motto, "Steadfast and Loyal", I'm with you all the way!! The United States needs you, the World needs you!!!!

she hates america enough to marry a cessessionist and PAL AROUND with other cessessionists who HATE what AMERICA stands for.

she has so much to hide that she REFUSES TO ANSWER any questions about WHO SHE IS.

is this someone we can trust with the awsome power of presidency?

These national numbers are all over the place! One says 6, another 8, another 5. I expected the race to tightened, but i am really looking at the electoral college map. McCain, it is over old man!

Is that lead with or without his campaign contributions rec'd. from foreign countries like the $900,000 from switzerland and is this still be investigated or just another thing swept under the rug for 'obama's sake'!

Whoo-hoo!!! Keep the good news rolling!!!!!

HERE ARE THE FACTS

OBAMA HAS OUTSPENT MCCAIN 4 TO 1.....YET IS ONLY UP 2-4 POINTS..

IF YOU HAVE NO PROBLEM GIVING YOUR TAXES TO THOSE THAT DONT PAY TAXES THAN OBAMA IS YOUR MAN....AND MORE POWER TO YOU

Sarah Palin is closing in on Mr. Cool. Every guy in the world is telling his wife he's voting for Obama (just so he doesn;t have to sleep on the couch) but in the privacy of the voting booth, he'll be checking off Sarah Palin. Obama supporters can watch and weep.

Obama/Biden – 08

Change we can believe in!

Obama isgoing to lose! He is a socialist liar!

Did you count Colin Powell's vote ??!!!

hope the poll will be extended with powell,s factor.

No time to get lazy! Let's keep working to get Obama elected president!

So Sarah and John are calling Barack Obama a socialist...I wonder if either of them can actually define what a socialist is. Of course how would we ever find out...all McCain can talk about is a "plumber" and Palin doesn't answer questions.....

THIS IS THE BIGGEST FIXED RACE AND HISTORY. (RACE) ALL OBAMA'S MONEY ILLEGAL OR LEGAL WILL NOT BUY THE WHITEHOUSE. THIS COUNTRY BETTER LOOK TOWARD REALITY. CONGRESS HAS THE LAST SAY. THIS COUNTRY WILL NOT SEE ALL THEIR PROMISES CON BOY IS PROMISING.ALL THE LITTE OBAMA PUPPETS WILL WISH HE NEVER PULLED THEIR STRINGS WHEN HE GETS ELECTED.THE PUPPET MASTER TALKS,THEY WALK, HATE,DONATE ,AND PRAISE HIM. OBAMA IS A BIG JOKE JUST LIKE HIS HATEFULL SUPPORTERS.

Maybe, just maybe, someone will slip up and maybe, just maybe, one the-emperor-has-no-cloths comment will slip past your left-wing moderators. Don't you believe those voting for socialism deserve to at least know what they are voting for? Contrary to what your McCain bashing faithful quack and spew, isn't "spread the wealth" a Karl Marx idea? Why don't you print a story about that?

So long as he gets 270 EV, that's all that matters.

I think come Monday or Tuesday the Polls are going to surprise everyone.......with the crowds in MO. and the new endorsments by the newspapers and Colin Powell will bring Obama way out ahead.....

that means nothing....we still have to fight the vicious smears and lies from McCain. we still have to fight the ignorance and racist followers of McCain Palin. we still have to get people to the polls and vote, we still have to combat the Republicans attempt to suppress our votes... we can not let them steal another election, not this one, not this time

I believe in you Barack!! You inspire me and help me to believe that we can be better and do better. Early Vote if you can, everyone!!! OBAMA!!!

Yes the polls are getting closer. Sarah Palin is making the difference. Huge crowds wherever she goes. Remember she outdrew Obama by 13 million voters for the TV debates. She drew 60,000 in Orlando and 45,000 in Virginia last week,

Sarah is always underestimated in every election-but she WINS.

Remember polls don't matter – get out there and continue to encourage registered voters to vote, make phone calls, knock on doors, and donate!

This election is TOO IMPORTANT.

Go Barack!

With the addition of Republican Colin Powell to Obama's side, I think the spread will continue. Obama proves that he can reach across party lines. As well Powell is a military man and foreign relations winner. SO.. the beat goes on!

Obama/Biden/Clinton/Powell.... a truly winning ticket!

Now Obama's campaign is asking that the charges of voter registration fraud against ACORN be turned over the a "democrat", for an 'independent' investigation. ACORN is supposed to be a non-partisan organization that gets huge amounts of our tax money. You'd have to be blind to think that it isn't. Obama's campaign gave $800,000 to ACORN, mistakenly identifying it as money for lighting, stage set-up etc for the convention before being called on it, and then changing it to money to 'get-the-vote-out'. Obama worked for ACORN, and he has lied about only representing them once in a lawsuit. It is a known fact that he worked as a trainer and more for ACORN – Obama stills denies it. ACORN pushes support for Obama on every street corner and speech they make at any group get together. We, the people, should demand that ACORN return every penny of our money that they have received. It doesn't matter if you are a Dem or a Repub, if ACORN is partisan, they cannot get one penny. What is even more interesting than ACORN's tactics is the fact that CNN doesn't care if Obama lies about his connections with the group. Why? CNN, you do know that a huge amount of people in this country will not vote for Obama and your lack of action turns these people off and this will hurt your ratings. You are obviously biased. Get on the stick and do something. Do your job. Investigate ACORN and Ayers. They are issues of character that should be one of the most important issues in this campaign because everyone thinks Bush lacks character. What about Obama? CNN DO YOUR JOB. BE RESPONSIBLE.

I'm afraid that Obama will discover that "Joe the plumber" has been his nemisis. He and his supporters should NEVER have tried to discredit "Joe" because by their actions they prove that they really don't care anything about the working man...and there are millions of working men out there who will vote.

And, even more important, Obama's response to "Joe" made it very clear to everyone that his tax plan is simply another way to take from hard working families and small business owners in order to GIVE MORE welfare to others.

CNN's figures here include the NEW Gallup tracking polls that are now only a week old. This is a big reason for the decline. Gallup has developed two new polls with their own internal formulas that exclude voters who they THINK may not actually vote. If you look at Gallup's polls for ALL registered voters Obama's lead is at 8 points. But including Gallup's internal formula it shows Obama's lead at only 2 points. Wow, let's change the entire formula of how we poll just 3 weeks before the election. Why? They want it to appear as a close race, good or bad.

Go ahead media. Create your horse race. It's out of your hands now.

Dear President Obama!

Obama/Biden

I am delighted to say that this is one of the best Sunday mornings I
have had in the last decade.

I have just watched and listened very closely to a very intelligent man
tell the American people he was going to vote for Barack Obama.

Isn't it amazing that intelligent people know and respect intelligence
when they see it. Disagree they may with one another on some issues
but it is the respect of interlectual thought and understanding and the ability to see that there are too many problems the next president will face to not be willing to talk with the American people and the rest of the world....

Looking forward to being a proud American once again...

Yup, its that old (69yrs)-white-retired guy from Ma... A former republican

Bruce

P.S. To Gov. Palin...No landslide?..okay...beware of avalanche

With the mess this country is in how could anyone think to vote for McCain/Palin. The spread should be bigger but once again this is another example of the dumbing down of America. Pity.

WONDERFUL! BUT........ we ALL know that the REAL POLL is on NOVEMBER 4TH!

PLEASE AMERICAN let's REJECT the politics of hate, lies, division and fear!

TO OHIO, W. VIRGINIA, please get out and VOTE! OUR NATION'S FUTURE RESTS WITH YOU!

COLORADO: PLEASE VOTE, ESPECIALLY YOU, COLLEGE STUDENTS! YOU.......ARE THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION!

you know darn well it ain't this close...so stop it!!!!!

NOT ONLY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, BUT THE WORLD WILL REGRET ELECTING THIS SOCIALIST, MARXIST, COMMUNIST MAN. WOE TO THE WORLD WHEN NOBAMA GETS AHOLD OF IT. HE WILL DISMANTLE OUR WOEPONS, TAKE MONEY FROM THE RICH, SYMPATHISE WITH THE ARABS.
OH YEAH, PREPARPE YOURSELVES FOR THE MICROCHIP TOO. KIND OF LIKE HAVING THAT TATTOO ON YOUR WRIST.
AMERICA IS LOOKING TO SELECT THE WORLD'S SECOND HITLER.
WOE TO THE WORLD.

I'm curious as to why there is still anywhere from 6% to 12% undecided voters. Do these people live under a rock? How can these people be so indecisive given the stark contrasts between these two candidates? Personally, I believe they're just saying they're undecided so they can get on T.V. and do one of those neat little dial turn experiments! Come on, we all know who is going to win, so jump aboard the Obama train undecideds we'll welcome you with open arms.

Which is why everyone for Obama needs to get out and vote in order to secure this election.

I am so against hate phone calls..

I am against those against the minorities in this Country.

I am against those who want to call foul at a cheescake shop as cheap shot journalism the "Gotcha" but then Praises a Plummer for messing up a Photo Op in the same type of situation "Hypocrites".

I am against those that CHRONICALLY Lie to get what they want.

I am against a guy who says his point of becoming President is NOT for new policies or to help, but just because its his dream to just be the President!!

I am against a VP who has chosen to fight a endangered species law because she wants a NEW Bridge to Nowhere and to use the Coast for New Drilling.

I am against those that incite hate and hatred toward others, using words to scare people and which in turn can cause crazy reactions that are unlawful and hurtful to others.

I am against a person who likes to just attack a person with lies or whatever to win instead of focusing on the issues!!

I am against a person who wants to use anything negative in the news and try somehow to pin it on someone else for a gain.

I am against those who want to say I am not as Patriotic as those in small towns.. Just because I read the news, I read the fact checks and I know the issues and who is doing what about it and voice my opinion on those facts and not just a name, color, gender of a person. I actually WEIGH in on the FACTS and really look at it.

I dont know how many people I have talked to that are voting and dont even know what they are voting for!!! They havent heard or read or anything on the issues. They are Blindedly voting!! What is the purpose of voting if you dont know what you are voting for?? You could be putting Hitler in office and wouldnt even know it!!

I am glad Obama is up in the polls!

once again CNN is trying to make this a close race. Nice try.

Use one poll that always had McCain leading in Florida and use it to tighten the race. Very clever.

Thank You Obama Supporters For A Record Breaking Fund Raising Month! . . . Thank You Colin Powell For Your Endorsement! You Are A True American Hero That Puts His Country First! . . . And To Sarah Palin . . . You Sucked On Saturday Night Live!

"WHITE FOLKS GREED RUNS A WORLD IN NEED"

"Now, Michele, order a little snack, dinner will be late and cold"
Yes, something lite like IRANIAN CAVIAR, LOBSTER CANAPES, STEAMED LOBSTER TALES AND CHAMPAGNE. WE DESERVE IT. WE"RE NO DIFFERENT THAN THE OSTEENS. WE OFFER HOPE, FAITH AND CHANGE

CNN reporting:
DUNN, North Carolina (CNN) " Barack Obama"s campaign had a record-breaking September, hauling in over a $150 million last month " a new high-water mark in campaign fundraising history.

In a video to supporters, Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe said a record 632,000 new donors gave to the campaign, with an average contribution under $100, although several multi-million dollar fundraising events last month did pad that total. Over three million individual donors have given so far.

In addition, the Democratic National Committee raised $49.9 million in September.

Witht he endorsement of Colin Powell- both are historical and a validation that America is ready for steadfast, trustworthy, intellectual and kind President..

Thank you All for your contribution, support and votes to change America to a better America..!!

Powell endorses Obama. A voice of reason with respect to the state of the republican party. Obama will be the first democratic candidate for president that I ever vote for and I am excited and proud to vote for Obama on November 4th.

Is that lead with or without acorn and the $832,000 obama paid them?

Is it me, or is there something seriously wrong with America.
This isnt a black vs white vote, a young vs old, a blue vs red....

This election comes down to common sense and intelligence
vs
ignorance and blind reckless faith.

Do the right thing America...

Obama '08

Jon McCain's campaign and his surrogates are bringing back the days of Joe McCarthy, thereby, resurrecting McCarthyism. While being interviewed last week, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, from the great State of Minnesota showed herself as the reincarnation of Senator Joe McCarthy.

Congresswoman Bachmann, in her support of McCain, is equating liberals as anti-american and going further to say that an expose should be conducted on members of Congress.

If the conduct of McCain's campaign continues as is, then the Republican Party can no longer be recognized for what is was and has become defunct.

When is this all going to be over so I can get back to my unaffordable mortgage, dwindling stocks, disappearing 401K and threatened job? At least gas is below $3 a gallon now, so it only costs me $400 a month to drive instead of $600.

The time is now,obama equals change and is good its needed a new direction and focus is just what this country wants and needs.

Regardless of your preference, there is just one issue with this national poll. It will always be a tight race according to any national poll. That's the idea of America being pretty decently split evenly, but the problem for McCain comes in the electoral college. Some red states poll near %80 for McCain, tipping the national polls to look more even, but when those states go red at 5-10 electoral votes each, and blue tips around 20-27 votes each, the map doesn't work for McCain this year. Show every national poll at a 6-10 point difference, and Obama can still top 300+ in electoral votes!!

Then why does Gallup national polls show him leading by eight points.
CNN you are showing your hand

I look at the election as simply being a choice between staying the course and selecting a new course. McCain's plans are dull as dishwater and I haven't yet read nor heard of his advisors or possible cabinet choices. Obama has an all-star lineup of advisors spanning the political spectrum from Henry Kissinger & Paul Volcker to Robert Rubin and Madeline Albright. As our nation is in crisis at present, it is of dire importance that our next President be prepared on day one and as the cabinet runs the government he must be prepared to nominate qualified individuals instead of party hacks as we've had for the past eight years. In fact, simply naming the Clinton cabinet as an interim transition team may be a prudent decision given the economic situation!!!

Democrats are going to win,they have a plan,VOTE EARLY and VOTE OFTEN !! It worked for JFK,and it will work again !!!

The ONLY chance Republicans have is to really VOTE ,one Democrat will vote 2 to 5 times,that's hard to beat,but the have Acorn on their side.

CNN turns up their volume as a FREE SPIN-AD ZONE FOR MCSHAMELESS – FAILIN.

CNN, we know who you have been rooting for all along, LOL.

give it up. you've got NO CREDIBILITY left as a news outlet.

FOX doesn't try to camouflage their color, at least.

you on the other hand DISGUSTS me to no end.

THE USA’S OPPORTUNITY
This is a message from one who is not a US citizen, who is not white or black, who is neither Democrat nor Republican, but who humbly cares deeply about the USA and the world:
This is the opportunity for all US citizens to finally come of age: to demonstrate to the world that, after all, you are capable of rising above petty but hitherto deep-seated prejudices of power, religion, gender and race. This is your opportunity to free yourselves of false fear based on these prejudices and used and fanned by unscrupulous people greedy for power at all cost. Look what it has cost you and the world so far – in lives, in respect, in dollars. This is your opportunity to embrace true freedom: not just political, but freedom of mind and heart and soul; freedom that is free of the greatest oppressors of all, fear and prejudice.
Millions of you have already proved to the world that you are able to rise above fear and to embrace hope. Now it is for the rest of the USA to do the same. On 4 November, please base your decision on the facts and on REAL HOPE. For better or for worse, as things are today, your decision will affect millions in the USA and around the world.

That the race could even be close is mind blowing...how could any well informed reflective American vote for two erratic "mavericks" who rely routinely on raw fabrication and deceit, and that are not qualified to lead this country, and instead are clearly driven primarily by searing personal ambition? Geesh!

Have you noticed that John McCain does not wear his flag lagel pin, whereas Barack Obama does wear his. How unpatriotic of McCain.

Why can't Obama stand up for anything? He lies about all of his connections – Ayers, Wright and now ACORN. CNN's own fact checker says Obama had more connections with ACORN than Obama admits to. All of you people that see Obama as this cool, calm put together guy are only seeing what you want. Take off the blinders!!! He did start his first political campaign in the home of Ayers. It is undisputed. And it does go to the character of the candidate. Obama couldn't even say to McCain's face what he really thinks of Palin, and not "because he is a decent person". He is afraid to say anything bad about her because then some women might not vote for him. Character is an issue, and should be with any political campaign. If the candidate hangs out with people of questionable reputation, how can you trust him? And, if it were only one instance with one person it would be a different story. There are too many to not have an affect on who this "Obama" really is. I'm sure that none of the Obama supporters notice that whenever someone in Obama's campaign is asked about any of these people the response is instantly "let's talk about the economy". Could this economy thing be a "wag the dog"? They knew it was the only way Obama would win. That was his strong point (supposedly). People that had mortgages that are being foreclosed on paid insurance at the time of the loan because if you don't have 80% equity it is required, always. So there really isn't anyone that should have lost money on a bad mortgage because once it defaulted the insurance should have taken care of the loan. The insurance company might be in a pinch but other than that, there is not a bank that gave a loan out that should have been affected by this. Think about it. Wag the dog…

i'm not surprised that colin powell has backed obama even though he is a republican. i don't see what is so negative about mcCain's campaign. my expectation, as a world citizen, is proven correct!

Obama will be in Florida beginning of next week. We must win Florida!

Are you still refusing to post any comment containing the word socialism? Has that word been deemed not appropriate? Why is that?

I am not sure why the republicans keep invoking this poor Joe the Plumber and then blame the "media elite" or worse, Barack Obama for putting the guy under a microscope. I would suggest that was more McCain's doing by lifting him up into a main talking point. Still, I really wish both candidates would talk to the issues AND that both be held to a standard of truth and relevance. I know.. easier said than done, but I just have this sinking feeling that this country, whose need to come together is more important than ever, is headed for a huge division that will show itself through non-cooperation - good idea or not. Wake up people. This is not republican and democrat. We all sit next to one another at the school concert, graduations, and the office water cooler. The only people we should be fighting against are the people that think making over 18 million a year is NORMAL! Please.

As John Mccain realizes he is slipping away from closing the gap between him and Barack Obama, he will resort to the same old negative attack ads in these sysing days that he has been using the whole time...
same old thing...
fears and smears..., fears... and smears...

There will be a Doug Wilder / Tom Bradley effect ... the question is by how much.

The mere fact that Obama isn't 20 points ahead in the polls, particularly given how superior he is as a candidate to John McCain, tells us that Obama is facing an additional bias.

To counteract this bias, we need HUGE turnout from voters under age 30. Please go tot the polls and take 2 friends with you.

Promise yourselves that you will make this the GREATEST REFERENDUM that the American public has ever issued in 232 years. It will be historical, not because of Barack's involvement but rather because of yours.

CNN the race is going to be and remain close to a 4-6 pt. lead for Obama! So cut the crap with your oh so shocking new updates.

my friends, it's just about over for me. i'm going down, down. i tried to run the dirtiest campaign since 2000, but i will have to give that honor to my twin, george.

it is really hard to distinguish if McCain supporters are racist, or, ignorant, or both. i would summarize McCain as a total trainwrek. OBAMA 08/12.

OBAMA-BIDEN WILL RESTORE AMERICA BACK TO HER GREATNESS, VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN.

Latest polls indicate that Obama would win in a landslide if he weren't black. Congratulations America!! You're singlehandedly upholding the fine tradition of racist undertone while demonstrating racial equality. No other nation could do this as well...although it IS a bit confusing.

The OB1-BID ticket is it.
Holding steady! Weathering the storm. BTW: This is no reflection of this mornings big ENDORSEMENT of Barack by Colin Powell (a republican) now Obamacan.

Let's see..Obama has all the major networks, major newspapers, 98% of African Americans and spends $35 million a week on ads. 6 points ahead...wow.

as soon as Powell endorses Obama, CNN puts up a ticker, "Race Still Tight". I guess that is to soothe the blow????????

Is Canada ready to recieve a slew of Americans coming into Canada? If McCain wins the Presidency and his sidekick Palin. Think you want this woman in the Oval Office? Scary, remember Todd Palin is a card carrying AIP member, She will abuse her power in Washington D.C. Can you spell impeachment? Well there goes the neigborhood, You betcha!
Racism, Hate, Fears and I am scared to death that my 1st Admendment right will be taken away from me, she tried to remove books from a library, she will place her own beliefs in us, well we will be pod people and our former selves will be dead.

Please vote with your heart, not by fear!
Gobama/Biden08

Ok guys, we can't take this lead for granted!!
16 DAYS TO GO!!!
Make sure you vote, take your friends, family or neighbors!
GO TO A RALLY!
I was fortunate to shake Barack's hand and have a brief moment with him at our rally in Roanoke on Friday – and I will never forget it.

He is THE ONE !! And he is FOR US!

We're the media, and we really really need a tight race! What happens to our ratings if we announce this is a blowout?

Well, the Powell endorsment should take care of any statistical noise shift in the polls. Thanks, CNN, for trying to make a story out of nothing. Go do your jobs.

I am sure, unfortunately, that racism will play a part in this campaign, and in many voters' final choice. I live here in Ohio, and I am absolutely SICKENED by the many rednecks i've come across that flat out told me, "I will not vote for a black President"!!! This is shocking, considering it is 2008, and one would think we, as a nation, are past pettiness like this. Given this fact, America is NOT what it was supposed to become...

mccains campaign is a mess.

How anyone could vote for the McCain/Palin ticket is beyond me! They don't offer any solutions for our current economic mess. They haven't given any credible evidence of being able to lead, In fact, they have done much in this campaign to destroy the very things that make our country great! Senator McCain used to gain bipartisan support for his senate agenda, but NOW can't even get a coalition from his own party. Gov.Palin has given evidence of her incompetence as governor and lack of faith in the very system of laws she took an oath to uphold. This team gives NO hope for future success NOR inspiration for the many Americans hurting right now. PLEASE voters you have to think how best to employ the powerful tool of your vote.

If you add in people without lan lines then obamas lead is higher. im 25 and my wife and i use cell phones.

my vote is for obama

McCain and Palin are very negative with there ads and Robo message is awful..........Palin is not qualified to be VP or President

Obama/Biden 08/12

Keep trying to spin the race for ratings. November 4th will tell a different story (an Obama blowout) than the one that's being told right now.

As the race gets closer, Obama can feel the noose getting tighter. He can feel McCain closing in and Obama being the woos he is, wet his pants when he saw how tight the polls are getting.

Obama's lead means nothing, those points get thrown right out of the window on election day. In today's society it isn't in someone's best interest to be racist or ignorant in a public atmosphere, but once a person is alone in that voting booth, I believe all of the ignorant stereotypes that they hold dear will come to the forefront of their decision making. In this election people are scared to be honest and it's not just white people, I feel really sorry for the "black republican," if a black person admits that they are voting for McCain, they might as well have gone the "Michael Jackson" route as far as many blacks are concerned.

I'm included in that 6 percent.... I VOTED for Obama 2 weeks ago.....McCain is ERRATIC and UNSTABLE, and Palin is TOO divisive

Yes We Can! Obama supporters – make sure you vote! This isn't in the bag until November 5! Complacency is NOT an option!

That is good news for Obama. Keep taking the high road.

Obama has a real message: Change
He will build us the bridge to the future.

McCain is STILL struggling with finding his message,..and its 2 weeks before the election!

Amazingly, this will probably go right down to the wire.

It will be more. Do not believe the polls. Get out and vote early! We need to have America's imaged and confidence restored. Lies, hate and racist division will not get it done. Please wake up America and come to the sense that this is a diverse country and and diverse world. I need you, you need me, I need you to survive. We need each other. Please vote Obama/Biden 08/12!!!

God bless America!

Now with Colin Powell's endorsement the wave will start. This is a wake up call to all Republicans and Independants.
Powell took time to say that he does not like the smears and that they are dangerous to the US. He stated that the attacks that McCain and Palin are on Obama calling him a terrorist and a muslim are playing right into the hands of Al-jasira which is the news agency for the terrorists in the Middle East. This should make some people pay attention.

WATCH ALL THE UNDECIDED VOTERS MOVE NOW!!!

Remember to vote folks, remember to vote for Obama/Biden!

Why is it that CNN polls are always biased towards McCain ?
All the other polls have Obama ahead by wider margins .
How much is Karl Rove paying you ?

Joe's biggest crowd to date is 2,000 people-Sarah Palin signs more autographs than that at her rallies of 25,000-50,000.

What's wrong with Poor Joe? In fact in his hometown of Scranton, Sarah outdrew him 2:1.

Poor Joe.

Gee, what do you know? The longer he refuses to answer America's questions, the smaller his lead gets.

CNN, in their unbiased fashion, says Obama continues to lead instead of Obama loses 25% of his lead. Tsk tsk tsk.

I hate to see any tightening, but perhaps the Colin Powell endorsement will sway some undecided voters to Obama. Can't wait until Nov. 4th!

fear and loathing in campaign politics – VOTE 2008 OBAMA/BIDEN

It is just a waste of time talking about these pre-polls.

Did you see the enormous crowd that came out to see Obama at St. Louis and Kansas City. WOW.

Organizers in St. Louis expected about 40 to 50K to appear at the rally, but about 100K turned up!!!!

Obama says he'll cut taxes for 95% of the people–but 40% of Americans pay no taxes-if you can do 4th grade math, this is Mumbo Jumbo talk.

Good, but I agree with Obama-that supporters should not get cocky. I don't even think Obama supporters should pay any attention to these polls. Obama will need every registered voter who supports him to go out and vote!

======this country is a joke, palin go for SNL, but she can't do Press!

I do not put much faith in polls as the results vary by
whoever is conducting them. And, polls do not matter.
Votes do.
Have complete faith in the American people voting
for the men who will and can lead our country out
of all the diasters created these last eight years.
Go Obama/Biden!!

great, now put Colin Powell story at the top at the ticker!

do a poll after it sinks in about mr powells endorsement..obama will
surge to about 10 points..

Which means he's actually up by 2 or 3 at most.