At the last debate McCain blamed Obama for the negative ads. Insisting that if Obama had agreed to the town hall meeting style of campaign he suggetsed the situation would have been different. McCain whining again.Is McCain sugggetsting that only Americans attend town hall meetins and Asians attend rallies? Obama had rallies and spoke to Americans at those rallies not Asians. don't limit others reach simply 'cos you can't attract huge crowd

Kissinger's endorsement for McCain? He probably forgot who he endorsed.

McCain needs to stop whining about Obama raising money.He blames Obama for everything. He is a sore loser. You got your celeb when you chose Palin, now shut up!

M"McCain was a war hero, who got caught !" ..Chris Rock
But did you know why he got caught? Because he was shooting blanks at the enemy. History repeats itself. Fast forward to 2008. McCain is shooting his mouth off with blanks again. 'nuff said.

Hey McCain, live bullets are on top right shelf

Young people vote for real change. Remember you hold your nations future. Americans let us come together at least for a good cause. Vote for change as no one has ever stopped wheels of change from turning. America if we don't change. Change will change us vote obama real change..Voting for mccain is just as voting for bush but in this case bush has disguised himself as mccain. Vote obama, future disguised as obama.

Its the time to change things coz its within our capacity go Obama go

Go Obama go!

For Such a great nation it is very disturbing to note that the so called youth wing of the republican party 18 to 29 yrs would have the audacity to stake the claim that young democrats are voting for Obama for the sake of voting for him rather than the issues he epitomizes . The war in Iraq, the financial crisis, all these and you wonder why they would still vote republican its a shame on them plus to those blue collar white voters if your happy with what happening now wait until you vote in John McCain your head will inflate wit joy. To democrats whether Hillary supporters should you vote for McCain and the country goes to the dogs at least we know who to blame for republicans i would understand but for democrats the future is in your hands History will JUDGE YOU HARSHLY

YESTERDAY – i DONATED MONEY TO OBAMA CAMPAGIN.

TODAY – I SIGNED UP TO DO VOLUNTEER WORK FOR OBAMA .

NOV 5TH – I WILL CELEBRATE OBAMA'S VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!

voted for W but doing the right thing this time.

By themselves, polls mean nothing. They are simply what people say they will do when they vote. Without the votes to back them up, they will not win an election. So remember to get out there and vote on Nov. 4 or earlier if your state offers early voting. If you know of other Obama supporters at work, agree to all go vote immediately after leaving work. If you vote at the same precinct, form a caravan. Call or text your family and friends if you think they need reminding. Post a message on your social networking profile if you have one. Do whatever it takes to get every single person you know to get out and vote.

Don't gloat…VOTE!

Let us show the whole world that we are in revolt against the
current and past Republican rule….PEOPLE REVOLUTION FOR AMERICA….

It's a shame:

You are partially right about being creatures of habit but that is what makes us humans different from animals. It is our ability to use logic and common sense. But the republican party has lost all common sense to continue backing John McCain after all the negativity that is coming from his campaign. Then the choice of Palin as VP?? I won't even go there on that one.

I think the post I saw on the article regarding General Powell's endorsement of Senator Obama clearly demonstrates the mentality of the republicans "I do not think its a good idea. if you are a republican, you have to go for the republican candidate even if you do not like the candidate. ….A very bad idea going public and supporting somebody else. " That is pretty sad but says it all doesn't it. Blindly follow the party and forget common sense, forget reasoning, forget everything that makes us humans and blindly follow a campaign that will do anything to win.

Obama/Biden 08/12

I find it interesting that you say "absolute power corrupts absolutely" Isn't that what the USA has suffered through the last 8 years ? We wouldn't be sliding down a steep incline as a nation if someone else besides Bush had been president. I could never understand why the Republican party members did not stand up to Bush and impeach him.
Jane

vote for Obama/Biden. mcshame/pailin are just morons.

Daniel…I am so happy to see you educate yourself as should others. However, do you educate yourself on the Clinton Administration. How was your pocketbook then? Do you educate yourself on the the tireless, stressful relentless job of the Presidency and how would Mccain fair then? Do you educate yourself on the potential of a Palin presidency should Mccain be incapacited and the lack of knowledge, education, forthrightness, worthiness, let your husband do your job-ness, kitchen table budget-ness and truly unethical-ness that equals a Palin presidency. Please, Daniel, educate yourself as to whether a person who is a Harvard graduate, shows a steady hand, thoughtfulness to the situation, steadfastness in principles, 1 house, 1 car, with the ability to rise above the fray and LEAD as an Obama presidency shows. Educate yourself regarding a potential Biden presidency with his principles, knowledge and mature attitude would bring if the need arose. EDUCATE YOURSELF IN FAIRNESS TO YOURSELF. OBAMA/BIDEN 08 12

To: Daniel Cabrera
Merrillville, Indiana

Go home and stay there! Senator Obama and Senator Biden are both doing a great job of clean campaigning. They are what is best for America to bring her up to where she belongs – the greatest Country on Earth!

You and those who think like you cannot recognize natural leaders.

There will be some decsions that will not please all of us, but as long as it benefits this wonderful Country in the long run all of our citizenry will benefit.

I do not trust John McCain or Sarah Palin! I wouldn't trust Sarah with a pit bull.

The United States is suppose to be a land of the free but during this presidential campaign this country is only a land of the free if you are white.

Omama should go back to chicogo and take a sleeping pill and wake up in 2009, nobody likes him. Go back where you came from gooffy.

Go! Go! Go! Obama//Biden We Are With You Every Step Of The Way And Our Feet Will Not Fail Us Now!!! Stay On Your Positive Message and Greatness Will Be Your Guide!!! Goodness Will Be Your Light!!! And You Will Make The White House The Right House!!!!!!!!

P.Lennon -
We have already crossed that socialist threshhold – the Bail Out!
Buying up banks stock, buying mortgages, etc. – government owned and government regulated. We need regulation. Look what de-regulation got us.

No one has won yet…. we can't get cocky and we can't get too convinced that we're almost there. Elections are on November 4th. If you don't vote nobody wins.

I'm voting early and I'm voting for Obama/Biden.

Palin is absolutely right. All you Obama supports read up about Karl Marx and you'll see what socialism is all about. I know I don't want that for my country. I see no reason why I should pay taxes to help someone who is too lazy to work. I work with people on SSI or "welfare" and 75% of them could be working instead of taking a handout. But they won't give up their monthly check to even try! These are the people who will benefit the most from Obama. I don't mind helping people who help themselves but I don't believe in handouts. Handups not handouts.
Read up on socialism and you'll see this is exactly where Obama wants to take us and then check out how similiar socailism is to communism. Not much difference folks! Distribute the wealth, that's what they are both about. Don't let anyone get too much, if they do take it away and give it to some poor soul who deserves it more.
BTW I think I just lost all respect for Colin Powell. I think he's the one getting senile! The only reason he's supporting Obama is because of his color. I am SO tired of race being a factor in this election. You can't tell me that if Clinton had won the primary he would have endorsed her even though her policies and Obama's are very similiar. Give me a break!

I think Obama is seriously brainwashing alot of people. I am very very smart when it comes to knowing people. No matter how much he says , it seems to drag people in. I will be voting democrat, but not because i believbe in Obama, but because that is who I am Democrat. But i seriously think Obama is brainwashing alot of people millions, in fact. That is the truth.

Come on Ohio,
Please don't repeat your 2000 and 2004 mistakes!
Obama/ Biden is the right choice

Vote however you want, but vote and do it based on policies and not hoopla. Support neither a maverick nor a messiah – just ask yourself – based on their stated policies – what do these guys mean for you if elected. Are they going to spend more, or less? On what? Can America afford it? Does America need it? What are the economic and social implications of your choice? And who will be pulling their strings? It's really a big deal. And – media stories aside – I don't think either candidate is a demonstrated leader. You have a choice between an anointed and gifted – but unproven – rookie versus a determined and experienced – but largely out of the GOP leadership loop – rebel. These are not the characteristics of a strong leader. Choose wisely and hold them accountable. The next eight years need to be so much better than the last eight.

Nobody talked about absolute power when Bush had a Republican Congress. So why now? When someone can come up with a legitimate criticism that is not counteracted by fact and/or precedent (i.e., Republican's engaging in similar acts that they now consider the domain of Democrats, registration and voter fraud for example), let me know.

I think the choice is becoming very clear now…
Obama/ Biden or goodbye America. A drastic change is needed and it is coming

I thought that the Republican Party stood for free markets, for fiscal restraint and, in general, for less government in our lives. Now, after 8 years of a republican administration, we are faced with less privacy, greater deficits, and what amounts to semi-nationalization of the banking sector. The Republican Party cater to the social issues of former Dixie Democrats so much that it now staggers to the far right like someone whose had far too much drink. What else explains the choice of an unqualified candidate for Vice President? McCain, a man I used to trust and respect, now acts more like a puppet of the RNC than the "maverick" he used to be. I refuse to give this empty shell of what was once the party of Lincoln my vote ! The Republican party I grew up with has lost its identity. And I am voting for Obama.

"Planted" Joe the Plummer?? So Obama went door to door in a neighborhood that his campaign hand-picked, and somehow McCain was able to "plant him". Are you serious???

Obama is preaching socialisim and he could not of been more clear about his intentions.

WRITE IN BARR!

Real Republicans are voting for BARR !

CNN is always behind! Other polls have had Obama up in Ohio for at least a week!

People, you are approving stealing hard earned money from somebody to give to you as tax cut. Obama's plan of spreading wealth is take from the rich and give to the poor. What happens to the people that earned their money working hard. What of them? Wonder how low Obama looks at the american now. This is not about racism, or experiences, its plain not right!

YAWN … who really thought that a liberal black man wouldn't endorse a socialist black man? This ain't news folks! The news is coming … trust me when I tell you that Obama will never be the leader of the free world. If he becomes the leader … you won't be free!

Obama shows courage and honesty on issues affecting Americans but McCain/Palin shows their inability to deal with issues. McCain/Palin talk some sensational stories like RUMBO and that never solve the problems of the people!

Remy, Canada.

Republicans are disgraceful bunch of……you know what…I am sick of them…I used to respect John McCain But he has shown his true side, with all the negative ads, picking Sara Palin…..making ultra stupid calls on economy and suspending the campaign…

I have lost all my respect for John McCain. I mean this man accused bush of so much that he is doing. he accuses Obama of so much that he himself is doing…

Sarah Palin and Todd palin belong to Independent party group, something like that…Search them on GOOGLE…

What that means is that, This group wants separation of alaska from america….They want alaska to be independent country…..

VOTE DEMOCRATS

Go Obama – he will be the best President EVER!

OF course Obama says to vote early because Republicans are known for disenfranchising poorer voters when election day comes. Not to mention, you get your vote out of the way and don't have to worry about long lines.

I'm in California and I WISH we got to vote early.

Its incredible to hear the FOX channel promoting hate and division I even hear Joe in the morning calling Obama Socialist. Its incredible to hear this. People dont be fool The Republican and only the Republican are responsible for everything gone wrong in this country. The unprecedented power, goverment involvement in our life, The wars my son is fighting in, The new socialist system they got us in, look at our schools, health system, and now add to all this the country division they are engaging. My friends is a crime what the Republicans have done and they should be punish and punish hard a good 8 years out of goverment should do it. Dont be fool lets make them pay nation wide. We need them out of there we need to help our country, our people, our kids and our future generations. I know the Republicans think they are the only real Americans and the rest of us are just the rest. We should show them diversity and unity not like their rallies where theirs no diversity. We are a country of white, blacks, latinos, asians, europeans, middle eastern, jews. We are all one we are United States of America.

Vote!

Nov 4 for a change and the unity of our country.

Obama/Biden 2008

Way to Go Colin Powell.

For the sake of your children's future, just say NO to Obama.

"Thomas" you're right, "absolute power does corrupts absolutely" just look at what the Republicans have gotten us into. Two wars, trillilion dollars worth of debt from the war, no bid contracts Halliburton- "Darth Cheney", disregarding of military families be repetitive tours of duty, decrease in enlisted men, lack of accountability from "your President Bush", blurring of lines in the separation of powers, need I say more…

VOTE OBAMA!!!

Colin Powell dropped the ball. He will now become a minor footnote in history. Regardless of how he may try to spin it, he jettisoned all his Republican principles to vote for a socialist/communist – simply because he's black. What a small, petty and insignificant man! What a disgrace!

McCain and Palin represent Charles the Wall Street Investment Banker and Don the oil executive. No wonder they get upset when Barrack talks about raising their taxes. What they don't get, just like they don't get anything about the economy, is that Joe the plumber and Ed the Dairy Man do not make 250000 a year even in Alaska and Arizona.

After 8 years of Bill and a horrible 8 years of Bush, America will have another 8 years of B, B for Barrack, B for the end of Backward 18th century Republican ideas, B for the beginning of 21st century America, B for Biden.

Go and see yourself in the mirror John and Sarah, you will be surprised to see George the President that was and Dick the VP that was (or wasn't )

I'm in TX. I knew this is Republican backbone, but I vote for Obama anyway. My vote probably doesn't help Obama win this state, but I vote for what I think is right.

Who ever want the real change for our country need to vote on november 4th,if you want to be part of the history with Senator Barack Obama as our next and first Black president of the united states of america,you need to get out of your bed and go to the poll and make your vote count.Vote for Barack Obama.

With all the media bias, voter fraud and hollywood attacks Mr. O should be leading by 20 points or more. What seems to be the problem. ya'll. People don't like the hateful venom democrats are obsessed with.

OOPS I MISSPELLED "BACK" SORRY FOR THAT.

I am an old Independent who voted for Obama. I know two retired independents who voted for Obama and one fundamentalist Bush voter will vote for Obama.

GoObama/Biden

I pray to God each night that Obama/Biden will win this election. I do pray that in the morning when my husband & I awake that Obama will be more up in the polls.All we have to do is listen, read, and look at what Sen.McCain/Palin is all about. Palin & Todd don't even like America, so why is she here. Think people, think, God gave us the ability to think for ourselves, use the knowledge that you have. None of us are dumines. At least I know I am not. God Bless AMERICA, land of the FREE and Home OF THE BRAVE.GO OBAMA/BIDEN 8/12.

TAKE A FRIEND WITH YOU EARLY VOTE, WE KNOW THE REPUBLICANS ARE TRYING TO SET THE STAGE FOR A RECOUNT!!!!!!!!!! DON'T BE FOOLED BY THEIR SHENANNIGANS!!!!!!!! WE CAN TAKE BAKE OUR COUNTRY!! "YES WE CAN"

I gotta admit that I was way excited to vote when Obama and McCain were close in Alaska but then McSame had to go and pick Palin taking all of the joy out of my vote. I will vote anyway because I believe you have no right to say anything about this country if you didn't vote. Anyway, I hope the people in Colorado, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina appreciate the opportunity to really make their votes count and not take it for granted, because some of us don't stuck in strictly blue or red states don't get the opportunity to really make our voices heard in elections like you do.

DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE—GET OUT THE VOTE AND VOTE EARLY!!! I'M GOING TOMORROW IN PLANO, TEXAS. GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!

The race is almost over ,i wish a lot of luck to the two candidates but i hope that Senator Brack Obama will be the next president of he united sttes of america.
God bless them and bless america.
thank you.

To The Editor,

As a US black immigrant from the French West Indies, Guadeloupe, now an American citizen, I have supported the Senator Obama for many reasons and will vote for him on November 4th. His impact to the African, carribean, European world is overhelming and affecting millions of us. My brothers, and sisters living in Paris, along with most europeans see in Barack as a complete makeover of the world economic, social, and cultural development, that we have not seen or experiencing before. I believe he will be bringing not only a change to the American social and cultural identity, but also a new image of America around the world. The foreign Media accross the Globe is watching, and hoping for theNew United States of America that will emerge should he be elected The President of the United State of America.

Best Regards,
JP

Thank You Gen. Powell for the heartful and truthful endorsement of Senator Obama. A true honest leader. This make my heart fill with so much joy. He is truly putting this country first.

Everyone please get out and VOTE on Nov. 4.

pack your bags McCain your vitriolic campaign is over thank God. you have done more to divide this country than you ever have to unite it..you and the Mrs Palin that is good riddance!!

Four stars in our korner the Black man has arrived we have ourserflves
some army leaderchip now. Oboma and Biden it is time to vote him into power.

Republicans are claiming that anyone who disagrees is not "pro-American". If you are from the democratic leaning section of Virginia, you are not a "real Virginian". McCain/Palin will can never bring the country together if the Republican key strategy is based on divisiveness and really ugly attacks. I hope more and more Americans see through this, and Obama's lead widens.

Don of Wisconsin,
What will you rather the voters do? Wait till election day even when they've already decided. Your charges of voting often is patently false and seems designed to smear more negativity on the Obama / Biden Campaign. The truth of the matter is voting is a choice and the timing is personal. All the Obama/Biden Campaign are trying to do is encouraged voters to go to the poll early, is it a crime?

Is there any republican out there that can post any TRUE reasons why I should vote McCain? I meen realy! Give me one good reason! No, not this time, I belive in hope not hipe.

Go obama!!

Sorry I don't trust the guy and I also don't trust Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reed or the media. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

McCain and Palin's lies and half truths are truly nauseating. They spin whatever side of the issue Obama stands on to bring it over to their side and actually think we aren't going to notice! Sarah Palin needs to dial a clue and a prayer. And if McCain says "My Friends or "My Friend" one more time I'll be sending him my bill for a new TV as he will be the reason I put my foot through it! Thank you for allowing me to share my last two cents worth.

I wish I had $150 million to spend in 1 month and 4 days. Whew!!!

I agree all of Obama's supporters should go out and vote no matter what the weathers like or how long the lines we make our vote count in record numbers and rely an important message to McSame/Palin that we the people want Real Change we are sick and tired and Eight years is ENOUGH!

I've already have my abstenee ballot and I will be definitely voting and will call my 20 year son who just registered to vote this year as a democrat to fill out his ballot early so I can drop them both off in the mail on time.

This is our time America we need to Elect Senator Obama as President on November 4th.

It is no wonder Obama is up in these states. Poeple are now educated and not as dumb as MCcain might think. Planting Joes the Plumber is just trying to get poeple to go MCcains way. MCcain you can fool our mothers and fathers but you cant fool us. Your ship with Palin is sinking.

Senator Obama is running a brilliant campaign.

Remember 2000 it can get stolen from us take somebody to vote if they need a ride. Get here early because after 5pm you have to stay in line. 2008 for Obama/Biden

I was just on FOX news and am just amazed! Now all the rupublicans are calling Colin Powell a nut job! Well let me tell ya, I have been a life time republican supporter and I agree with Powell. Obama all the way.

Does this country want to have president McUnderdog?

What disturbs me most about Illinois Senator Obama's campaign, is his horrific emphasis on "Vote Early". Anyone out there old enough to remember the Chicago currupt political system's mantra of "Vote Early and Often"?

Yes, CNN, I know that this will be "moderated" until 'comments are closed for this article'. N'est-ce pas?

With all the hate and stupidity and division that has come from McSame and crew, I just don't know why people would still vote for them. They now sound like the people that fought against the civil rights movement. He has offered nothing and people are just cheering them on. But I guess we are creatures of habit as they say. For the small minded people don't get this wrong, am not saying Obama is Jesus. But when the king asked who did they want? They asked for Barabus. Of course Jesus had to give his life that we may obtain life, but they looked change right in the eye and asked for evil.

Obama/Biden 08/12

Do this country wants to have a president who loves to be underdog? President – not leader but underdog. Under everybody – that is what the world is waiting from America?

I remember West Virginia in the Primary——-Hmmmmm. For such a beautiful State, I really wonder about their thought processes.
Obama will win in a LANDSLIDE.

Finally we may get a president that makes us proud to be Americans…Americans need to take responsibility for the outcome of elections…in a democracy you get what you deserve.

I believe America is a great nation…and it deserves a great president…that is why I have already voted for Obama.

If you don't vote in this election, stop complaining for the next 4 years.
At least.

If the last 8 years represent the epitomy of the American dream then maybe we could all agree to vote Republican. The fact is Joe the plumber is not a plumber (unlicensed) and cannot be part of the American dream on what he earns. He cannot buy that business other than with another sub prime loan!
Maybe Ed the dairyman does not even know how to milk a cow!? But on the other hand of course is making a lot of money out of the high milk price out of the rest of us.
If you share how those dreams are being fulfilled best of luck to you.
Palin continues to be an empty vessel making a lot of noise and contributuing nothing other than rabid unjustified nonsense thats speaks loudly and untruthfully basically to base that is illogically enraged and studiously avoids the real issues facing America and the the international community both economically and diplomatically;
I wonder why, not really she was a fatally flawed choice as VP. Oh sorry I forgot, she was mayor of Wasilla, governor of Alaska for 2 years and a PTA member and the ethics of a pit bull = bite first and decide after if you did the right thing since winning is all that matters!!
Regards,
Hodgson.

I have to agree with Palin on this one.

Obama has not once talked about how to lower the national Debt
The country we once knew is no longer, thanks to wall street rip off

This is no time for socialism

hmmmmmmmmmm maybe cnn ran off the other guys with there unfair/biased reporting on obama.as i see there are fewer and fewer repubs posting here and have posted on other sites. just remember cnn when the election is over some people will remember your 1 sided ticker. and reporting.

Go to the polls as soon as they open for early voting and vote for Obama. Tell all your friends you did, and encourage them to do so as well. This is no time to get cocky…….it is time to get out the vote!

Powell is quite correct about the transformational remark.
The world is waiting for the USA to return to being a full partner not a bully. Obama inspires me with hope

Rally of Palin in swim suit – the last chance for McCain. May be with Syndy but I am not sure about her,..We are so stupid and exitable!

We're close to the finish line, but this is no time for Obama supporters to relax. Go to BarackObama.com and look for a way to get involved.

Vote early and then help others get to the polls on November 4. A new day is coming.

Good-bye Sen. McSame and Gov. Barbie Barracuda.

November 4 is going to be game 7 for me int the stanley cup playoffs,
I will be so nervous all day at work…I don't have a vote but I be so sad if Obama dosn't win,Please everyone get out to vote . Iwill give Mcsame credit for how funny he was at that chaity roast ,he beat Obama there,but not to lead your country.Good news about Powel.I wouldn't be shocked to see more GOPsjump ship for the sake of
future of the USA.In closing I will say if you guys elect Obama ,I will never again call you all red necks!

Some Americans might be happy and others upset at hearing that the MAJORITY of Canadians are excited about Sen Obama… We have our own T-shirts supporting Obama!!! He would be elected here by a landslide!!!
The WHOLE WORLD would feel more secure if Obama got elected instead of the war-happy McCain!!! He seriously sounds scary!!! Too old, too not-with-it!, erratic, impulsive, angry… does not inspire confidence!
God bless Sen. Obama! God bless the USA!

I agree with the Oregonian for Obama/Biden. We all need to work hard and don't stop. Obama WILL WIN and he needs all of us to support him even after the election. "Yes we Can." It is a pleasure to be working as a volunteer for the Obama/Biden campaign in Missouri. Things are looking good. I encourage all those for Obama that can to become a volunteer for the campaign.

Hello:

I do have ONE AND ONLY ONE QUESTION:-
Can Obama promises to do a complete and robust clean-up of corruption, and stop OVERSPENDING in government and in the financial sector without go into POLITICAL SUICIDE?

YES? or NO?

The reason I ask is because he is ALL THE WAY UP TO THE EYEBALLS CONNECTED TO ALL THOSE CORPS AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED AND RESPONSIBLE TO THIS MESS IN THE ECONOMY – MOSTLY ALL DEMOCRATS!

In addition since he never has been clear and open to diclose himself to the people he wants to hire him – ALWAYS TRYING EVASIVES TACTICS AND BE ELUSIVE, VERY IN THE OBSCURE WHEN COMES TO PRESENTES HIMSELF OPENLY,…I do not think he is a good person to be trusted with the presidency of our great country.

His record is thin and lack of substance and is TOTALLY ZERO in executive experinece,… not to mention completelly EMPTY when comes to national security pragmatism.

So is clear to me, and others who originally were looking at him as potential answer to certain things, that he just does not fit the ranks. Many out here, we now are READING, INVESTIGATING, GOING TO PUBLIC RECORDS IN MULTIPLE DIFFERENT AREAS , AND OF COURSE, WATCHING OTHER NEWS AGENCIES, DIFFERENT THAN THE TV TABLOIDS LIKE CNN AND MSNBC, AND OTHERS OF THEIR KIND.,…DOING ALL KIND OF RESEARCH SO WE GET INFORMED AND EDUCATED.
Bottom line, we are going to cast an INTELLIGENT AND EDUCATED VOTE.

Sincerely ,
Daniel Cabrera
Merrillville, Indiana

John McCain and Sarah Palin can engage in Ad hominem attacks by calling Obama's policies socialist. I'll take Obama's policies over the McCain/Palin "aristocratic" policies any day!!

Yes, Obama/Biden are ahead in the polls, but we need to stay the course and keep working. Everyone should realize that we still need to get out there and vote…….. and vote early if possible. The endorsement of Powell today is a huge boost, and that he realizes the facts and sees the campaign stradegy of McCain is nothing but negative w/no substance at all. Powell sees it for what it is, plus is willing to stand before the tv camera and tell exactly how he feels about his lack of policies and also denouncing the negative tactics………which says a lot for Powell. As a Dec.ocrate, I have always had the utmost respect for Colin Powell, but for him to support one on the opposite ticket speaks volumes. Also…..I am so thankful that someone of his stature and is also a Repubican is willing to stand up and speak the truth a/b the qualifications of Palin as VP. I hope that there are millions more who realize "that one" only chose her b/c Obama did not choose Clinton as his running mate. It's all stradegy….to try to get women votes. Thank you ladies for not falling for that tactic!!!!!
Thank you……….a proud Democrate.

Go……..Obama/Biden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Preserve Freedom. Vote for Obama.

The key is to get out the vote — especially those young people who registered to vote but historically have failed to vote.

Just winning is not enough. Obama/Biden have to win by a large enough margin to give Obama a mandate to implement his programs.

We need to get out to vote. We can't let the republicans steal this election like they have the last two! All this nonsense about ACORN from the republicans is the beginning of their schemes to suppress our votes and deny true democracy. Poor people and minorities are suppressed, or coincidentally there's only one broken down voting machine in a democratic district. Let me tell you something, conservatives: we are all Americans, we all have the right to vote, and we are not going to stand by and let Bush get his third term!

Hey, by the way, has anyone noticed how mindless the GOP herd is? When McCain's talking about Ayers, Obama's an evil Muslim terrorist, when he's talking about ACORN and campaign finance (I guess they just can't believe how much the rest of the country hates their party) Obama is just buying fake votes from Mickey Mouse, cuz he's really going to show up at the voting booth, and now he's a crazy socialist–forget the crescent and the star, it's the hammer and sickle now. They're such morons. And it always seems like they're trying to find reasons NOT to vote for Obama, as opposed to reasons to vote for McSame.

Get out and Vote is the only way Obama/Biden can win. I am so afraid the Republicans will steal this election again. We can't have that. This year EVERY vote counts.

I feel sorry for the people in West Virginia. Voting for the McCain/Palin ticket will bring them more of the same==no jobs, no health insurance without a cost to the familes in West Virginia, and just plain more of Bush. It amazes me with the disgusting campaigning done by Palin and McCain that anyone in their right mind would cast a vote for those two. How sad it is for these people.

Would Powell have crossed party lines if Obama was white?

Georgian for Obama/Biden

Yes — we are so close to bringing back the goodness and beauty of our country — the respect for each one of us. Please, don't be complacent. Let's get out and make sure Mr Obama and Biden win the White House back and bring freedom back to this country.

VOTE

Obama/Biden 2008 — go get em

About Palin on SNL, since you all seem to be high on the "Permalinks" today:

It would have done Palin a lot more good if she'd done the rap herself. That would've given the impression that she can laugh at herself. But this was awkward, even just to watch. Yes, it's funny… but it's like "haha Sarah we're all laughing at you and you're too stupid to even get it." It was like that kid in middle school who everyone is making fun of, while he laughs along to try to fit in. So yeah, good skit but Palin made herself look bad by just sitting there.

Why is CNN incresingly fixated for weeks and weeks on stories such as Ayers and Acorn on namely, Lou Dobbs show and yet other highly relevant stories go un-reported, such as;

Freddie Mac Paid GOP Consulting Firm (DCI) $2M To Kill Legislation
DCI's chief executive is Doug Goodyear, whom John McCain's campaign later hired to manage the GOP convention in September.

CNN, you are doing a great disservice to the American people by not providing a truly honest lens when looking at these two candidates. I myself have now turned to other sources to provide more objective reporting. At the end of the day, the American people will remember which media organizations were above playing games.

I agree with Oregonian – These Republicans will steal the election if they get a chance. Let's make sure there are so many of us voting for Obama they can't cheat and blame it on the "Bradley Effect".

YES WE CAN!!!!

Of course Obama is ahead; with the state we are in now there is no way that McCain can win. As long as Obama continues to use his advertising time to get his message out and not to stoop as low as Palin than he will get the attention of those voters who are still undecided. Palin was a great choice for McCain; she has done more to hurt McCain's chances of winning than anything Obama could do. The American public is tired of hearing negative attacks; instead of telling me what the other guy is saying or is planing to do try telling me what YOU will do.

and to all you people who say that you are christian and are voting for obama you are not you can not be a christian and believe in abortion

Lets turn the page and put Obama/Biden in the Whitehouse. Go Vote November 4th!! Every week the McCain/Palin campaign come-up with more smears. This week they are calling Obama a socialist. I can't wait to hear what they are saying next week. It is all a big joke to me. The good news is we the voters can see through all the crap McCain/Palin are slinging.

Kudos to Colin Powell for his support to Obama. He knows what this country needs and it is Change we can depend on.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN

what are we doing obama doesnt know what he is doing mccain has the experience mr powell voted on the war why go back on what he said why did he vote for it ,was some one holding a gun to him no if he wasnt for it why vote for it ,and people are saying that we are making fun of obama being muslim you are what you are why was obama even talking to a terroist what was he doing and i here these people talking about him being black so what. im white so what does he get more respect because he is black. i need medical help do i get it but when a black person goes up to the government offices and he gets denied he ask the person who denied him if they are being racist all of a suden that black person gets what they want. well im white and i work and im american what do i get crapped on thats what

Obama is for the people, for the country, for the future.

This picture shows the promise. Obama extending his hand in friendship and all kinds of people reaching for him.

God bless, America. Protect us from those who want to divide us.

True, we must not let up. Let's work as hard these next couple of weeks as we have up to this point. We have too much at steak to slow down now.

Obama/Biden '08.

Oregonian, I couldn't agree more! We must fight this battle to the finish. I am also afraid of what the Repubs might do. This election to them isn't about us, it's about themselves. They use fear and hate to try and persuade voters to their side. I was a Hillary supporter who never waivered to place my support to Barack Obama and Joe Biden! We have to work hard to remind others of what Barack & Joe stand for and who they are fighting for. This country, our lives are in the balance. Enough of the self serving ways of the Repubs. We need to once again know the meaning of "This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land." Everyone… Vote, Help Your Neighbors Vote, and keep showing your support for Obama/Biden!

As Joe Biden says, "Stand up…" Stand up and show you count!

Obama/Biden… '08!!!

Obama has the right leadership we need in the white house he'll work tirelessly for us and bring my famly froM the two wars and restore peace in the world.he will be the best president we need

We need real leadership: Vote McCain

Polls do not mean anything unless people show up at the polls, please VOTE.

Vote early if possible, but please VOTE.

Obama – Biden 08/12

CNN please publish my comment.

I live in Florida. Early voting begins tomorrow, October 20th. GET OUT AND VOTE FOR OBAMA/BIDEN. Do not believe the lies the Republicans are spreading. That's the only thing they have left. Do you really think all the people who have endorsed Barack Obama would have done that if they thought he was a bad person. Colin Powell is very well respected and he endorsed Obama today. GET OUT AND VOTE PEOPLE. WE NEED TO SAVE OUR COUNTRY.

Right on brother!!!
Reublicans have lost their ways.
May God help them!!!

Biden/Obama 2008

Where is John the Maverick ……you will say and do any thing to win!!! Shame on you Senator Get rid of the Witch PALIN!!!!

This is going to leave the media in an awkward position on election night. The polls close at 7pm in Virginia. If the exit polls show that Obama will take the state, it's game over for McCain. But since much of the country is still voting, will the media call it for Obama early?

I agree with Oregonian for Obama/Biden that although this is great news, Obama supporters should not get overconfident, and need to continue to work hard to get Obama in the White House. The main reason this campaign has reached so many people is because of the neighbor to neighbor contact. Supports need to continue to volunteer, vote, and encourage friends. Democrats can't let overconfidence cost us the election this year… afterall, Kerry had the advantage in polls in 2004.

i really don't know wrap music and to say i really hate it but, i have kids and all i wanna say is getgetgetit boy. i think that we need a change sooooo bad. i seen sen mccain in a interview today and it is obvious that he is up set but, i have black, white and others that i can call friends WE NEED CHANGE REAL BAD

you all know why Powell endorsed Obama don't you?
think about it
Powell, recently, spoke and said it would be electrifying to have an African american pres.
cough cough
you shouldnt vote that way!.
so there you go.

I do not see it as a big endorsement.
YOu all have to research BOTH people.

Im basing my vote on this……………Obama went to a church for 20 years, this preacher said some concerning things
fine, its not Obamas fault BUT if he did not believe in them….then he would have LEFT that church many years ago..and found another
the fact he STAYED and supported this behavour has me concerned that he does not like whites, or jews

I want a pres that sees no color………..that works for ALL people
I see McCain make NO ref to color
my vote goes to MCCAIN

I BET CNN will NOT post this

Obama should have an advantage in every state in the union because he is obviously the correct choice. McCain's campaign has gone so ugly/stupid with the phone calls and mailers. How do they sleep at night with all the lies they tell during the day? If anybody really buys that crap, they deserve what they get. Sarah is a joke. I almost felt sorry for her last night on SNL. Why would anybody stand there and let people ridicule them to their face and not say anything? I guess she's dumber than I thought and I find that hard to believe. I get to vote tomorrow.

Obama/Biden 2008!

The BS Express stops here.

Obama 08

Just like the 10 Town Hall meetings that McNasty/Bush wanted, by NOT talking about the ECONOMY, MCNASTY/FAILIN PAILIN/BUSH/ CHANEY LOSE BIG TIME. Obama is showing his interest in the ECONOMY, ENERGY AND HEALTHCARE. ALSO, THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA.

THAT'S WHY I AM NOW FOR SENATOR OBAMA 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16!

I live in pa and see alot of mccain signs obama supports must go vote

Get out and VOTE for our next President – Barack Obama – I can't wait

Obama winning….a congress with a 9% approval rating getting
re-elected. They have been so successful blaming Bush for everything it's frightening…..If Obama wins their cover is gone….

Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Barney Frank, Chris Dodd………the boogeyman is going to get you crooks in 2010!!!!!!!

Why is that Mississippi does not count as battleground state? I know: to many white people whow wants to keep the black man and woman down, and in their places. What would happen if some of the politicians would actually care about the blacks in their communities!! That a Hum moment. I am glad Powell endorsed Obama.

Someone have a mind.

I wish it were November 4th already. I respect Senator McCain, want Senator Obama to be the president in hope for a different direction of our country and for us retain our domestic and international superiority back etc…. but regardless of the outcome and who my fellow Americans chose to be our commander-in-chief, I wish the day was today so it would be over with!

CNN reports that Obama is a socialist because he used the phrase "spread the wealth"… Let's see… Isn't it Sarah Palin who taxed Oil Companies and used it to give back to the citizens of Alaska? That sounds pretty socialist to me… She also said Obama pals around with terrorists, and yet her husband (and her) pal around with a group of anti-American creeps who despise the American flag… I have never seen a more brazen hypocrite than Sarah Palin. .

Dear God- please do the world a favor and use your supernatural power to jettison her back to Alaska ASAP!

Thank god!! Just 2 more weeks of McCain and Palin…. which i am sick hearing them open their BIG MOUTHS!

Senator McCain needs to ask himself who is he palling around with. A Gov who wanted to support Alaska not being a part of the united states, and a plumber who hates social security and paying taxes. I guess there both pro american

Obama supporters, whether hard-core or lukewarm, we all have a chance to be a part of history, on the right side of history.

Whether your vote means the difference between defeat and victory or the difference between 98 and 99% victory, be there. Give yourself something to tell your grandchildren one day, about the time when you helped make a difference and helped stand up for what is right in this country.

Obama 08

I'm with you brother/sister! Let's right this sinking ship! VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

Ronald Reagan , G H. Bush , G W. Bush all made colin powell
who he is. now powell turns his back on the Republicans who made him.

Yes, please let's not take anything for granted. Please get out and vote. EVERY VOTE WILL BE NEEDED IN ORDER TO TURN THIS COUNTRY BACK AROUND TO BE ON THE RIGHT TRACK AGAIN!

Vote, vote and vote! If you know someone who does not have a ride, please help by getting them to the polls!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 Change we cannot afford to miss!!!

Well said, Oregonian. When you take a truly objective view at the two candidates and ask yourself a simple question – "Whose policies will benefit the most people?" – you quickly understand that there's really only one candidate on the ballot. A vote for McCain/Palin is a vote for more isolationanism, horrible economic policy, endless war, and wholly unenlightened trade agreements. It still amazes me when I see modest or even crappy, beat up cars sporting McCain bumper stickers. Why do people of modest or limited means continue to vote against their best interests? Why? I really would like a solid, well thought out, articulate explanantion of why people think it's a good idea to vote against their own best interests.

All I can say to America if you vote for John MacCain America you are going to regret it, and we will for sure be in World War III under John MacCain's leadership. mock my words America.

I believe polls can be so deceiving. It is a matter of how the wording of a question is presented that makes a poll go one way or the other. Polls can be so misleading that they are, in my book, not a good judge for winning or not winning. The most important thing in a campaign is that people listen closely to what the candidates are saying and how they plan to weigh in on the country's situation at the present time. The economy, health care, education, the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, as well as so many other issues are so very important to each one of us in this country. Voters should keep all of this in the forefront of their reasons for voting. With such a short time left to November 4th, we should all think very long and hard as to who would be the best person for the presidency. We should also think very long and hard in also considering who is the best person for the vice-presidency. All of these office holder hopefuls for president/vice president are to be considered extremely carefully. We need well-balanced people in place to lead our country, people who can work diplomatically with others; people who are not trigger happy; people who are well informed of the contents of the Constitution of this country; people who care very deeply and will work very hard for the hard working citizens of the United States of America. So, please, America exercise your right to vote and do so with all of the above in mind when you enter the voting booth. Your future depends on it.

H a l l e l u j a h!

Obama/Biden/Powell

A new generation figure. A transformational firgure. What else can you say about Barack Obama.

I wish that John MacCain would just stop trying to make Obama look back and focus on making his self look good. The more he try to make Obama look bad the worse he is looking. I would like to know if MacCain is smart, and what's he going to do for America to help us who are losing our homes, jobs, college money for our kids. This is really what MacCain should be talking about not trying to paint a bad picture of Obama because it really shine a bad light on him as a human being. I would like to hear MacCain talk about his first wife that he left just because she was in a serious car accident and no longer looked beautiful. MacCain need to talk about the bones in his own loset. And just because MacCain is old and experienced in life that doesn't mean that he is a wise old man. The bible says that, "Old men are not always wise. MacCain you should read it.

I am so glade that there are still good people in america and I feel that Obama is one of those person that care about what happens to the American people. Those that are looking at color please don't because we all bleed red blood and there are all types of people suffering at this time in our life.

We need to realize that we have the power to help change America Obama says it's time for a Change one we can believe in,Obama I believe.

Anyone that hasn't been in a "Coma" for the past eight years or isn't incredibly rich should be voting Democratic.

The Republicans have made a mess of the "World", not just the United States.

this election has brung so many people together near an far. an as long as we all stick together an elect OBAMA/BIDEN it will be nothing we cant do. PEACE, LOVE, AN PROSPERITY is what we as a people, one country as a whole one nation under GOD an all around the world….

Lets work hard to elect Barack Obama

America has woken up. Many Republican families like us see that McCain-Palin do not resemble what a Republican should be. Obama has shown us that he sees us all as 'Americans' and not Democrats or Republicans, he's a true uniter and McCain-Palin want to divide us any chance they can.

I like the fact that even though obama has every right to gloat, [$150,000,000 offered up in small donations in one month] he cautions his voters that now is not the time to gloat but to work, to early vote, and help others to vote. I believe he will be the same way as President, not gloating even upon a win, but getting to work.

In fact he already has a transition team working. This is not "measuring for drapes," but sound operating procedure for a person who knows he is taking on a monumental job. Should he not win, he can always use the information as a senator.

What is the difference with voting early………..im almost to scared to do that ………….wont know if they will throw my vote away or get lost etc……please help me to understand this early voting and what will it mean as to how it will help either win

Polls don't matter…what really matters is the what happens on Nov 4th. mccain.palin campaign will stop at nothing to win this election…remember the past 2 elections. please encourage all the young obama/biden supporters to get out and vote. remind them that they are taking part in the most important election in the history of our great country. do not allow weather conditions (bad weather) or long lines deter you from voting. stick it out. our country, our future, our investments, and our children depends on it. go to the polls with family members and friends so that you'll have company if the lines are long. take someone who doesn't have a ride. go with someone to keep them company. let's make a difference. it makes me so proud to see (or read) comments from so many people who are so ready for change and believe that barack obama is the man who'll bring it. people who look past his skin color and religion preference. people who are intelligent enough to listen to his plans and ignore the comments being made by the narrow-minded opposition who are content with keeping us separate. america is truly ready to move forward instead of backwards. fortunately we are all different. diversity is the beauty of this country. barack is change we can believe in. united we stand…divided we fall!

obama/biden 2008-16

Some questions remain (Joe Biden said no), and they may change teh election picture.
Well, Beiden asked whether there are neighborhoods that are not pro-America– well, sonme Church and Mosque in Chicago don't seem so much pro-America (Wright's and Farakkan's).

I agree! Keep a positive mind set, however, keep focus on the goal. November 4, 2008…..VOTE.

Obama/Biden, keep the faith!

Vote early and vote often (oops – that's not my slogan, it's ACORN's).

Let's see where to start ,Joe the plumber is a fraud but what do you expect from the GOP a bunch of lying "Rascist"

with powell's endorsement now palin &MCsenile can shut the "F—up"

I completely agree. We need to get out and vote. Don't stay home just because you think Obama will win. This race is closer than you all think and just 1% of people not going out to vote in one or two states, can cause Obama to lose.

Get out and vote. Take your neighbor, family, friends to the polls. We can not have this election stolen for the third time in a row. The republicans will do ANYTHING and EVERYTHING in their power to take this one too. They have already started with this voter fraud thing, but was rejected in Ohio. They are trying to surpress the amount of new registered voters to cast their vote knowing that the majority were democrats.

If you are turned away from casting your vote, take pictures, video anything. Call the newspaper, radio, and everyone you can. Let someone know what happened and the name of the person that refused you, because it is illegal. We can do it.

Yes We Can!

Here's a great comment by a great American hero. I'll take John McCain anyday.

In response to a question from Fox's Chris Wallace, McCain said he has considered the possibility that he could lose, but added, "I don't dwell on it."

"I've had a wonderful life. I have to go back and live in Arizona, and be in the United States Senate representing them, and with a wonderful family, and daughters and sons that I'm so proud of, and a — and a life that's been blessed," he said. "I'm the luckiest guy you have ever interviewed and will ever interview. I'm the most fortunate man on earth, and I thank God for it every single day."

McCain said if things don't turn out his way on November 4, "Don't feel sorry for John McCain, and John McCain will be concentrating on not feeling sorry for himself."

Obama supporters we need to approach the last few days as we are behind and not let up. We are making a difference in NC and will turn NC Blue. Many people are taking Nov 4th off to provide rides for people without transportation to the polls. We are fired up and ready to go!!!

Obama/Biden 08!!!

How and where obama raise 150M in september while country hurting with economy. Why not he tell american people truth who giveing him all those money and how he raising those money we are talking about 5m a day wow . Tell the truth Obama . how much tax you will raise .

I am so tired of Mcfuddy duddy and Palin trying to trash Obamas character when he is busy developing a plan for the economy among other things to help the American people. That is the reason they are behind. That's the 3stooges method. Don't they get it? Insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. If 4 star General Republican Colin Powell endorses Obama, maybe its time that Palin and McCain vote for him as well. Lets face it comparing McCains camp to Obama is like comparing South Park to the Cosby family. BTW CNN hows about being fare and allow people to comment with out having to search for after 2 hours. I don't expect this blog to change McBatman and Palin. Even if you don't print this, it doesn't matter Obama will win.

Every able bodied American who is registered to vote should vote in this election.

My fervent plee is to those Democrates who thinks it's ok to stay home as others will vote. This will be a big mistake as every vote count and antone who fail to vote will be one less toward victory.

Get up early and vote. Check your friends and neighbors and hell with transportation.

I am willing to transport those who can't and will donate a few dollars as well.

"Get out and vote"

DITTO…………………….

I love obama

geez if you watch Faux news Obama is the Anti-Christ.
How do they get away with that crap?

Do they really believe that Fair and Balanced garbage?

I have to get some antacid…. Yuck

I'm casting my vote for Obama the day Early Voting opens in Colorado. Could've used a mail-in ballot, but somehow, there's no substitute for going to the polls.

i will vote early and tay proud of obama beying our next president god bless america

I just wonder why our local polls here in Indiana aren't reported by the MSM…Obama is either tie or winning in Indiana according to a local TV station and newspaper reports…I hope we're the November surprise!

The only road McCain can travel to win the election is demonizing Obama and letting others play the race card.
All McCain has to offer is repackaging the Republicans failed agenda.

VOTE Obama/Biden! Call your friends, family and neighbors and make sure they do too. And sign up at Obama.org!

I really think Senator McCain should consider the need to seek an understanding with/ and the endorsements of
Christian leaders. I think it's a shame that John Haggee's endorsement was rejected. Though I think many conservative Christians are going to vote for him, I think he really needs a big following this way in order to win this election. It's a strength needed right now. We need a firm Christian foundation.

Everyone please vote vote vote and ignore the polls……Every Obama supporter should contact their local radio stations and organize volunteers to carpool people to get the vote out ,if necessary for those who need transportation. We should all be our brothers/sisters keeper to prevent voter intimidation and fraud.
A poster on msnbc left this quote by JFK and it was very moving so I decided to share it:

""…if by a liberal they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people – their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, their civil liberties… if that is what they mean by a "liberal" then I am proud to be a liberal." ~ John F. Kennedy "

I am an Obama supporter, it is very nice that he is leading in polls but are those polls accurate or is it one of the Brady effect. Please people go out and vote.

A McCain / Rove ticjket is not what America wants.

May God have mercy on each one of us.

Hopefully, McCain,72, will retire now.

Mr. McCain can now go home and even bite the sugar cane that's awaiting him in Alaska. This old goof has not yet understood the reality that whole world loves Barack and hates McCain's lies. Once Barack becomes the president of the great US, he'll restore America's image to the world that was ruined by both GWB and McCain.

Cheers.

S

we have not seen a candidate in a very long time that can make us feel like real Americans. Not a this-american, or that-american. we say that because the labels have divided all americans long enough.
it is time to be Americans, proud, of our nationality, not the race, nor the ethnic group. but proud Americans. We stand and are proud to be voters for Barack Obama. We are really proud of this gentleman.

I guess we can see where the mccain smear campaign of fear, lies and hate is working for him.

I feel very sorry for the voters in West Virginia who will wake up November 5th to discover that they voted for a man who used them by waging the most negative campaign of bald faced lies that has ever been seen in a presidential campaign. If McCain had any sense of shame, he would surely die from it.

This is the most important election most of us have ever had. This isn'yt about Black or White, Conservative or Liberal, Republican or Democrat. It's about which candidate is going to be the adult in this election and who is going to implement policies of work. While McCain has picked a few cosmetic issues to oppose President Bush, he's allied himself with him and supported his failed destructive policies a vast majority of the time. I just hope that voters in the Battleground States realize this. Obama is not a rock star or Messiah, he's a mainstream politician who just happens to be the better candidate for President.

Palin and McShameless' new pet name for Obama… "socialist" is absolutely the end for me.
I no longer have ANY respect for these two. They are without shame!

So far they have called him… "blindly ambitious… that one… not one of us… unpatriotic… un-American… terriosts… extreme… socialist…and on and on"… about all that is left is "communist." They have given rebirth to McCarthyism. These are the two most divisive people I have ever seen.

I guess all that money and training he gave to Acorn is paying off !
It really is a shame how much money is wasted during elections.Couldn't we shorten the process and use that dough for more useful purposes !

Obama & Biden can and will win this election. Every vote counts, so go out and VOTE!!!!!!!
maybe, just maybe after McCain & Palin lose ,the republican party can learn just what the majority of the American people expect out of government.

When the West Virginians realize that the Obama economic plan is better than Sen. McCain's, perhaps they will decide to vote for him regardless of his race. If race were not a factor in this current race, I believe Senator Obama would be much further ahead in the polls. There is a hope that one day, race will not be a factor in determining a Presidential candidate.

150 million in monetary support. This does not come from just a few radicals. It comes from all walks of life, people who are disgusted with the status quo.

Trust me, we ARE exited and we will vote Obama and Biden into office! We WILL get REAL CHANGE this country desperately needs!

Don't forget to also elect Democrats to congress too.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Unless MCcain can turn some of the leaning obama states to leaning MCcain he st ill want win. He can't win just by winning the toss up states.

Mc LIES AND HES RUNNING MATE ARE LIKE THE HEADS OVER THE KKK WITHOUT THE SHEETS , ONLY THEY GOT THE WOMAN DOING ALL THE DIRTY WORK , SORRY BEHIND MC LIES GET BE A REAL MAN .

I am a Virginia Democrat–who attended last summers' Dem convention in Hampton.

Senator Obama–is a media creation–who has had every political position he held, handed to him by well-heeled sponsors. (See Chicago Board of Trade.)

As a too-well-financed Dem who enthusiastically wants to bailout Wall Street–in the real world, Obama, is a sure loser.

I'll wait in line for eight hours to vote for Obama if I have to. It's better than going through another four years of the past eight years with McSame/Failin. November can't come fast enough!

Give me a V!
Give me an O!
Give me a T!
Give me an E!

What does that spell?

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!

I was making calls on behalf of the Obama campaign yesterday on behalf of the Obama campaign to remind voters about early voting in Nevada .and on my 5th or 6th call a lady answered and said " I know that ,we have a caravan of about 15 people and we are voting for Obama this afternoon.
It Made my day.

The state we live in votes mostly by mail, so hubby and I voted yesterday and already got our ballots in the mail. It felt good!

I can't wait to go vote for Barack Obama tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank God. The American people are awoke this time for real change.

Vote now!!!! Obama/Biden

Keep focused Obama supporters … a lot can still happen in 2 weeks.

Get involved, volunteer, donate if you can … and most importantly VOTE!

Obama/Biden 08 and beyond!
Turn VA Blue!!

Political ticker why is my comment always awaiting moderation, I have send in comments and I would like to know why you don't print my comments thank you. America go out there and VOTE early, and vote Obama & Biden.

I am voting on Tuesday, which is the first day of early voting for my state! This is the first time that I'm voting early, and the first time that I'm actually ECSTATIC to be voting!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Why do McCain & Palin never talk about what they'll do?

Does Sarah Palin even know what Socialism is? Please don't let up until you have Obama & Biden in the White House. As a Canadian I can tell you that this election is important for the whole world and it is so apparant how poorly McCain and Palin would govern. It would be one gimmicky, hair-brain stunt after another with no strategy.

Some would say that Canada is "Socialist" , well all I can reply to that is:

– 100% of our citizens are health insured (you get to have you own doctor as well Mr. McCain)

- Our banks are privately owned but well regulated and some of the most stable in the world.

- Our government does not have the right to spy on it's citizens.

- Public education is high quality and varied.

- Our taxes are high but our services good (even though we complain about them).

- We have no budget defecit.

- Our average age is higher than the U.S. and infant mortality is lower yet we spend a fraction per capita that the US pays for Health Care (No lobbyists, insurance companies and less lawyers).

We don't consider ourselves "socialist" but I know people like John McCain do. Perhaps there is some merit to being a little left of where your country is right now?

I hope people will at least take a long look at who is trying to unite and who is trying to divide.

All McCain and Palin seem to be doing lately is whining or dividing. They like riling up people then acting as if they have no responsibility

The Democrats should win the election,many Democrats are voting early and with the help of many others able to vote often,this country truly has a chance to repeat history and have the Democrats win the same way they did when JFK was elected,with the help of the mafia,stolen from the brave men and women that serve her.Soon this great country can start a new style of government that many people are looking forward too,socialism.This election is not about us, it is all about winning.Truth,justice,and the American way,will soon be a dream again.

I don't care how long it takes to stand in line to vote. I'll wait eight hours to vote for Obama if I have to. November can't come fast enough!

Give me a V!
Give me an O!
Give me a T!
Give me an E!

What does that spell?

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!

Dems we need to vote vote vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Already Voted in Calif, poring my effort in FL and OH he can do it, as a former Mc Cain Supporter and Republican Obama is the best for our country Mc Cain just can not get a grip on anything and honestly Palin Scares Me! Obama 08 (never thought I would vote democrat)

We need to vote and we also need to dispel the misinformation being put out by Palin/McCain (she's leading the charge) that there is something scary about Obama. Of course there needs be be some correction when heads of companies are walking away with millons "earned" in the banking industry while families are left with a mortgage they can not afford. There's plenty of blame to go around, but no doubt the rich have gotten richer in the past 8 years. We need an intelligent, well-educated, thoughtful leader at this point in our history or I fear we will no longer be leading the free world.

Ms. Palin is most frightening. We can not risk having her at the helm. We must vote, get our friends and family to vote and begin healing our country with a dynamic leader in Barack Obama.

Texas starts early voting tomorrow! I am voting Obama and have convinced by GOP sister to vote Obama also!

So we used to tax the rich at rate X before. GW Bush cut taxes for those people for Y number of Years. Obama wants to not continue this tax cuts. McCain wants to continue the tax cuts.

Now Palin calls Obama's move as a move towards socialism. Does that mean we are moving BACK to socialism since we want to go back to previous tax rates??????

I just received my Oregon mail in ballot today. Filled it out and voted for Obama and then took it to my local polling place – the county library. Everyone in my family did the same.

Powell's endorsement and the million Obama raised in September ($50 of which was mine) should show everyone who is the better candidate. I predict an Obama landslide.

Obama and Biden 'till 2024

Yes we can!

Tomorrow my family will be voting bringing Obama/Biden four votes closer to the finish line. Get out and vote early.

Obama/Biden 08′

We need to vote Nov. 4 if we have to crawl on hands and knees to the polls so there will be no doubt that the day of the greedy fatcats, the hawkish neocons and the psychopathic personalities, i.e., those without a conscience are over no matter what they may try ro pull.

Obama/Biden

That's right … vote.

I can't wait until this election is over.

I can't wait until this election is over and Obama is in the White House.

I can't wait until this election is over and people still continue to support and encourage President Obama and his administration to continue to do the right thing for the American people.

After the votes are counted … you can expect the 'ol guard of the Republic party and their business buddies … the oil companies and big business that have sent American jobs overseas to give Obama and the democrats a very hard time. WE the people, WILL HAVE TO STAND BEHIND OBAMA AND SUPPORT HIM. AND … HE will encourage that. THAT IS REAL GOVERNMENT … of the people, by the people and for the people. To bad the Republicans don't follow or accept these principles of their founder …

YES! I agree and guess what? Early voting starts tomorrow in Florida and I'm putting my vote for Obama. We can't afford to think the election has been won.

Obama/Biden 2008!

Vote for Obama because he can change the way how Washington politic is made and because it´s time for America to put behind it´s back ghosts from the past and look forward to CHANGE eighth years of failed republican economic politics and astronomic deficit!!!

Oregonian for Obama/Biden is right to have to stick together and make sure we vote early and take 5 friends. Inform as many people as you can about their rights as voter and possible tricks to look for.

Obama 08

and donate money if you can. the republicans haven't shown us anything yet.

If any right thinking person listens to what Colin Powell said today , they will realise that the man said the TRUTH. Will you vote with the truth in mind? OR Will you vote for McCain and do your Neighbour,Community and country a dis-service.

Most 72yr olds i know usually have become senile and somewhat childish. The tend to be oddly sensitive to odd things. McCain is past his prime, and cant seem to distinguish between what is honorable and what is not. Nobody hates Palin.Palin is a good person, but a disasterous pick for VP.

Put COUNTRY FIRST………………….VOTE OBAMA_BIDEN

This election will be a test for this country. People will decide whether the future of this country as world leader is over or not. Every intellectual who understands, sideline with Obama for a reason. They know, Obama understand where this country is and what has to be done to resurrect it. McCain is playing dirty politics. Shame on this American hero. This country is in cross roads. The direction it takes with the next president will essentially decide its fate. This is not a time to play with dirty politics and issues like tax cuts.

I hope every American will realize the gravity of this election and what is at stake. Specially the younger generation has a big responsibility as they are more exposed to the world through internet. World has change so do we need to think differently. If we in this country decide to live in the past, America will loose the place and respect it hold last century very soon.

This can be a turning point in our history. Only American people can make that happen. They have a choice and a big responsiblity. They have a weapon called a VOTE. This is the time, everyone must use it to preserve this country.

The only "poll" that really matters is on election day… the "vote" poll.

Vote early, or vote by mail if possible.

What about Obama being ahead in Missouri??? I went to the rally in Kansas City last night, which I might add Obama was awesome, and there were 75,000 plus people there!!!! TURN MISSOURI BLUE!!!! VOTE OBAMA!!!!!

Ohio, will be known as the land of the GOP Sheep. They still cannot see the forrest for the trees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama does not have advantage any where, we have seen this before
John Kerry led in polls the same way and still lost to Bush. Not so fast, the drubbing of John Kerry in Florida and Ohio in 2004 should be a lesson to Democrats. When things were not going well for Kerry during the count in Florida CNN removed all their cameras and rushed to Ohio but Ohio dealt the deadly blow. When it happens again don't call it racism as John Kerry was not black.

I hope Obama competes for real in WV. Earlier polls showed him gaining on McCain here. He should make a couple of personal appearances in WV to introduce himself in person. I think that might have a similar affect that JFK's visit had in 1960. Obama would be foolish to ignore this state now. He has to make the connection through personal appearances. These people are really Democrats at heart but conservative Democrats that he has to convince.

We have to get this country back working.
I supported McCain in 2000 and in most of this election, but now
to me the clear capable candidate out of the two is Obama…..We
have to get this country back working…..Period!
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Please… someone… anyone… Joe the Plummer, a soccer mom or dad, even a pig with lipstick… Ask Sarah if she even knows what "socialism" is and how it applies to Obama!!!

All she's doing is stirring the hate/fear base of "real" America who might be convinced by such shameful, wrong rhetoric. McCain, himself, should know better and put a stop to it… because it harms ALL of America…

This is exactly the kind of baiting Colin Powell was talking about that has caused him to reject the GOP this year…

I agree Oregonian. Question for any GOP who wants to answer. How is it that your poster boy "Joe the Plummer" says that he hates the media, but he is giving interviews? I think he loves the attention. I am so ready for Nov. 4. I will be at the polls as soon as the doors open to cast my vote for Sen. Obama and Biden.

Already voted!!! I gave McCain-Palin a chance. Through both party conventions, the debates, and as the campaign went on…there was absolutely, positively, nothing that appealed to me about the McCain-Palin ticket. John McCain WAS an honorable guy. My wife felt insulted that he picked Palin based on a "matrix" strategy suggesting Barack Obama had trouble getting white, suburban, age 40-60, women to vote for him. Strike one. John McCain insulting veterans by saying Barack Obama "blew" the troops off when we went on his Afghanistan-Iraq-Germany-France-Great Britain trip. John McCain didn't even go across the country to vote on the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights legislation. Strike two. John McCain demoted Schmidt, and hired Rick Davis. Ran a campaign based on everything he's against…and wants the American public to remember the "maverick". Yeah, right!!! Strike three. You're out John McCain!!!

Let us all get out there and vote now. I guess that if we do it now, this Mc-shame thing will no longer be something to worry about. Can you see! He is even getting more and more negative than before, who knows what they are planing tomorrow. PLEASE! Let us do it now, i mean now. We can win this elections.

West Virginians seem to, once again, be allowing themselves to be tricked by low ball tactics. It'll be interesting to see what effect the McCain – Palin Hate Express has on the idiocracy of rural America.

ABSOLUTELY OREGONIAN!!!!! PEOPLE IF YOU CAN GET OUT AND VOTE EARLY PLEASE DO SO. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT THINK THAT YOUR VOTE DOES NOT COUNT. PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T THINK THEIR VOTE COUNTED IN 2004 AND DID NOT GET OUT AND VOTE…WELL ALL I CAN SAY IS TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE ECONOMY! THEN TAKE A LOOK AT THAT YELLOW TOOTHED, WOLF IN A SUIT WITH NO NECK MCCAIN!!!

The McCain campaign with Bush Administration background support will continue their efforts to capture the media cycle to push the undecided their way. This included international events, robocalls, attack ads and mailings, personal slander against anyone and everyone i.e., Colin Powell after his Obama endorsement. The Republican Party does there sort of things well, and govern poorly. It is important for the voters to get out early and vote before the polling place intimidation begins. There will likely be attempts to steal votes like what is happening in West Virginia. The key, as previously posted, is staying engaged in promoting an Obama Presidency to regain the fading American Dream.

Don't Gloat……..Vote

Four out of five people I have talked to won't vote for obama because of his race or they think he is a terrorist. It's very sad actually because they don't even care about the issues. I hope everyone who supports obama will get out to the polls and follow through till the end, because this country needs a change, and all the racist, prejudice, and simply idiotic voters don't have a clue.

Obama/Binden 2008? Well, yes please, all illiterate people vote for Obama/BINDEN. Luckily, your votes don't count anyways, because you won't know which mark to make, and your worthless opinion will be placed where it belongs, in the trash.

McCain-Palin 2008
Country First

Why doesn't Obama pour his money instead into West Virginia's schools and social programs? Into his own state's schools, like the ones in Chicago where the students have to rely on help from churches such as mine for pencils, paper, backpacks, etc.?

To all Ohioian's; I hope everyone is looking at the big picture. My dad, a white, 72 year old man, that I thought would never vote for a black man, because of the way he was raised and the way he raised us, voted early last week for Barrack Obama. What a wonderful surprise! I am so proud of my dad for looking at the future of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I hope all of Ohioian's can see what my DAD SEES! Senator Obama needs us just as bad as we need him!!!

Exactly! I'm so ready for November 4th to come so this thing can be over. I also hope people don't get so into the polls and what some of the media is saying that they start the endzone dance at the ten yard line. We gotta push this through and go harder than ever!

go barack go.

there are some in the media that are trying to throw this so -called "Bradley Effect" into the mix and I doubt if some present voters even remember what it is or how it happened. Hopefully our country has gotten past that though I'm sure there are a few that will either vote or not vote for that reason. No matter who you chose to vote for PLEASE do the American thing and VOTE. Then sit back on Nov. 4th and watch the numbers change.

There are two things riding on this election: Truth or consequences.

If we vote for Obama and Biden, we get the truth.

If we vote for McCain and Palin, we get the consequences.

I know that sometimes the truth hurts, but I also know that it sets us free. And, I'll vote for truth, no matter how much it hurts, over lies that always wind up hurting worse….

Obama – Biden '08!

This is a day long in coming.

So what arrogant thing will the GOP quip now??

The fear ends now. We don't have to be afraid like the GOP says.

I agree 100% U cetainly say it correctly!!!!!! THANK_YOU!!!!! VOTE/OBAMA !!!!!

I live in West Virginia and there is a new Obama sign that pops up in a yard in my subdivision everyday. I put my Obama/Biden sign in the yard 3 weeks ago. My husband and I are firm Obama supporters, and we encourage as many people as we can to vote Obama/Biden.

Since when were Minnesota and Wisconsin considered swing states? Typically that moniker falls to states like Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Missouri, and Colorado. Seems like CNN's padding the news coverage for Obama again…

Obama is leading in the polls because he has a message that we can understand and not some old guy waving his hands and telling lies.

I didn't think Obama would win and I was a very enthusiastic supporter of Hillary after Edwards dropped out but, now I see that Obama is the "ONLY" choice we have.\

McCain will drive this country into a deep depression with his same old economic policies give to the rich and let them trickle down – well we tried that and it DIDN'T WORK.

don't gloat . . . VOTE!!!!

Obama/Biden/Powell 08 &12

Go pound sand, Obamabots!

It's McCain/Palin because:

When all is said and done, Obama goes down in November due to two issues that won’t go away:

1. Jeremiah Wright
2. Michelle Obama

These two issues won't go away — because they speak to the ESSENCE of who Obama is — and they will stick!

Just returned from a trip to W.Virginia. Beautiful state and very nice people. They are suffering just like most of the rest of the country. They need help and they are never going to get any with McCain as President.
Please W. Virginia, forget all of the negative reasons that you have for not voting for Obama. He is the only one that can help you as an individual and your state overall.

Vot Obama/Biden 08

It is important to vote not only to ensure the election of Barack Obama, but to give him a greater "mandate" to help him lead. We need to send a clear message that we want the changes Obama can bring. So avoid the temptation to stay home even if you feel he will easily win your state. Your vote still has meaning in sending a clear message. I am not sure it should be so, but a President has more power given the margin of their victory.

Also, regarding Colin Powell's endorsement, I would encourage everyone to watch what he said when endorsing Obama today (I am sure it is on the web somewhere). It was so well said and profound, that it almost brought me to tears.

Obama/Biden '08

The surge in Iraq has saved many lives,thank god for McCain who pushed for the surge and used the right judgement. Iraq will actually be a free democratic country,that is somthing all americans should be proud of no matter what political party they are for. Now that there's hardly no more violence the media hardly ever reports on the progress. Another country freed because of the US. That's very good, so be proud.

We will go all the way. Your vote does count and make sure your voice is heard. Sen.Obama has not quit, so we must not. I would love to see Texas turn blue. If all the people who believe in Obama
would go vote, Texas will turn blue. I am doing all I can to see to that happen. Texas must become blue.

Texas for
Obama/Biden 2008

eed to check each and every vote and throw out any where the person did not provide a valid ID. Obama and his people have already shown, along with the criminal organization ALCORN, that they can't be trusted and while taking illegal donations will do anything to steal this election since their candidate has no official record of accomplishments, of running anything, of writing budgets or of even being a working man. He is an empty shell who is doing everything he can illegal to win.

I think that we will win this election season but we as democrats can't take any for granted. November 4, I am taking off work to go voting and come back home to watch CNN to see how history unveil. I hope that day will not be a dissapoint one for me just like the past two election nights. I am a first time voter for a president and I can't hardly wait and I hope that I stay alive to see that day.

Obama/Biden

It is ooh so over for McCain in both WI and MN. It has been f or weeks. It is ooh so over for mcCain, period.

Every time I talk to my stupid Republican friends from college they always say I'm a Liberal Socialist. Yet Bush has bailed out how many banks and airlines with free government chess. By the way most of my Republican friends cheated the whole way through college so that's why I can call them stupid.

VOTE Obama for your childrens' future because this granny is doing just that. There is no future in war, hate, and fear which ends to nothing more than self destruction. We are all in this together whether we like it or not. McCain has lived in the world the way it used to be and I am convinced Palin is McCain's choice because she aspires for us to live in a world that doesn't exist.

McCain says he's glad to be the underdog and that he's got Obama just where he wants him. I wondered what had become of Bagdad Bob…

you betcha!

Go Obama/Biden 2008!!!!!!!!!!

I am curious to know if Cheney, V.P. former CEO of Haliburton is one of the "Fat Cats" you high lite on your evening news?

Well, now you have it. He is getting ready for his wars in Africa. Obama, Odinga and Powell. Now everyone get ready to leave Iraq and go to Africa to fight Odinga, Obama's cousin's wars. And they say McCain is third Bush term ??? I think not. Get ready for Obama to draft your young men and women to serve in his wars in Africa. And yes, he has said he will draft the females too. You get what you ask for.

hey what happened to the last republican who won new hamsphere

Our next President will be Senator Barack Obama I can't wait to celebrate.

That's right!!!! Everyone needs to get out and vote early. My husband and I are going to vote early here in Ohio. We can still vote up thru election day. I am not going to say that it is in the bag. You know those republicans will try everything under the sun to steal this election from Obama. We can't let that happen. Please get out and vote early.

It;s quite obvious Obama is leading however as the race closes in, McCain is going to pull some nasty tricks that are going to backfire on he and his other lying half.

I like that:
"DON'T GLOAT, JUST VOTE"!

I agree. Get out and vote early!
This nation wants REAL Change!

Barack Obama has stood the test of time in this election…..he is soooo close. The Republicans have pulled every stunt imaginable up to now to try to eliminate "that one". Democrats need to stick together and keep talking Obama up in our circle of friends, neighbors, relatives and anyone who cares about our country. Palin was the poorest of poor choices for our country into whose hands all of our fates may end up. Just think about that…..the divisive person that she is will only divide the USA up even further….so much so that there will be very little left of the original makeup of this (once) great country. McCain should go back to Arizona and live out his days peacefully, not trying to take on the country and the world at his age…

I think John should just give up go for Obama

Thank you General Powell. A REAL hero votes for Obama. I will too. Join us. Obama/Biden 08

I was visiting my home state of WV and saw signs for Obama everywhere. I will be so proud if they can pull off a win. Go West Virginia! Make us proud!

i want a map of the key battle ground states

The polls likely show that those states are sick and tired of the lies and smears from the McCain-Palin gang with the humorous hypocritical motto of "Country First".

I agree with Oregonian. Please donate as generously as you can to the Obama campaign – within legal limits, of course – and make sure everyone knows that voting on November 4th is absolutely critical if we are to turn to a brighter page in America's history. Let's give 110% percent until November 5, when Obama, and the people, will have won the election.

what about new hamsphire

Agreed – you just put in words my same exact thoughts…..

Barack The Vote!
Obama/Binden 2008!!!!!!

Can Barack just be President already????

I'm putting country first and voting Obama. I can't believe the McCain campaign has the nerve to call Obama's policies 'socialist' when McCain's own party's lack of economic oversight has led to the government taking over private banks, the most socialist government endeavor since the depression.

I am a life long republican from Minnesota, and I must say that this year is completely different. Obama is simply a statesmen, while McCain is a crazed, power hungry, do anything politician. By the way, the choice of Palin did not buy this woman's vote.

Obama's endorsement for Powell could help a little on election day.

I have been a republican my entire life. But this time I am voting for Obama/Biden. I am sick of McCain and his new found love Palin! They are extremely discussing and manipulative! They are more focused in dirty politics than addressing real issues and solutions. And shame on all of you who support them…

Go OBAMA/BIDEN!

VOTE NOW! Obama 08!!!

Barack the Vote! Don't get over c onfident-Vote Early toi avoid the lines!
Obama/Biden '08

Steady as we go!, Oregonian, I could not have said it better myself. We ,off all races and gender need to comes together and rally behind Obama/Biden ticket. Moments(Movements) like these don't come along in American History often. Vote Early!!!!!!!, I can't say this enough, we don't need any problems at the polls. We all know there are those out there that would like to keep us away.

only sixteen more tilll the end of mccain campaign

YES WE CAN… but we all still have to be involved and make sure that we VOTE!!! The republicans have a lot more dirt, and disgusting tactics that they will use in these last 2 weeks. We must stand together and vow that we will NOT have a repeat of 2000&2004. I would hope that after General&Secretary of state Powell endorsed OBAMA, many other republicans will follow suit and realize that this is NOT the republican party it once was. Iv'e been fortunate to vote over many elections but this is the most dispicable and dirty Iv'e seen the republicans. And McCain/Palin call themselves mavericks? they should be ashamed!!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN

CNN Polls show that in "some" stats but other stats show it a dead-heat but those are not publicized here.

Obama and ACORN need to get to work getting those illegal votes.

I totally agree with you. Everyone needs to get out and VOTE!!. This is not only for our future, but for our children and grandchildren. Its time to stand up against the ideaologies that has threatened to not only divide us but destroy us these past 8 years, it is time to stand up and make America strong again. Obama-Biden, leaders FOR the people, BY the people, leaders we can be proud of.

IT IS TIME!!!!!!!!

Yes, Everyone VOTE, preferably for Obama! Wake up W. VA. McCain offers you, us nothing!

McCain-Palin campaign have engaged in a bitterly divisive, dishonest, and dishonorable campaign. They should be ashamed.

AMAZING!!! I can't wait for Obama to win this thing! History in the making!!

We haven't won until every last vote is counted.

VOTE PEOPLE VOTE!

EVERY VOTE COUNTS!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Obama is going to go down in history as being the most shocking upset presidential loss ever.

Begala and other liberal media elitists won't even know how to react when McCain/Palin crush Obama/Biden.

Better start preparing yourselves liberals.

Monday morning everyone will be watching Palin on SNL on the web at work, Baldwin proclaiming her "HOT!" and NOBODY will be talking about Obama/Biden.

You better believe when Hillary gets in that voting booth she is writing her name on that ballot.

I dont care what the polls say, Obama will be our next president, I will take a week off from work just to party party party. Am glad hope is on the way. GO OBAMA

Ha!!! Look at the expression on that kids face! Oh, that's priceless. Obama means a lot to the underdog society, I'm voting for him.

hehehe… "Shake my hand—PLEEEEASE!!!"

Watch from this point forward for impact in polls of Colin Powell's endorsement today of Barack Obama.

Powell's extremely well-reasoned endorsement should drive a nail into the coffin of the McCain-Palin campaign and give voters significant factors to consider as they reach their own decisions.

Hopefully West Virginians in the Panhandle will vote like most of the state for the man who can best serve their interests. That man is Barack Obama. West Virginian's make less than the rest of the country so don't have to worry about being over the $250,000 maximum to have their income taxes raised. Most of the Bush vote in the past election was due to scare tactics used to make it seem like Bush was the only man who could protect them from terrorist attacks.
Diplomacy and getting out of Iraq will go a long way in making us all safe. Obama is the best man for retirees, seniors and others on a fixed income. West Virginian's, do yourself a favor and vote your pocketbook. Vote for Obama and Biden in November.

Obama is not a socialist, empty suit, terrorist, big spender, vote-stealer, Manchurian candidate, nanny-government proponent or Kenyan national. He is however, a black man. And that's what most of the people crying foul are really scared of. Just admit it, get it out of your system, get it out on the table, and then deeply consider thinking of him as a leader. If he wins, he will need unified American support, because he will have the toughest work ahead of him that any of us have ever done.

vote obama 08 for to spread the wealth in 09.
why work when the democratic government will give you your share of the wealth!

Please get out and vote. Take an elderly neighbor or unlicensed driver to the polls. Please let everyone know that each vote counts!!! In N.C. today where Barack Obama was speaking, about 11 drivers came out of the rally to find their tires slashed. The thugs who did this just want to kill the spirit of unity. DON'T LET THEM WIN!!!!

Obama/Biden 08!!!

Obama will be one of the Greatest Presidents we have ever had.
I am a 75yr old female voter and I am so proud to be a part of
this years elections.

OBAMA WILL BE THE BEST PRESIDENT EVER

Oregonian…..I agree! My family and friends have done our part…I live in N.C. and I voted the first day of early voting. So far, over 114,000 have voted since early voting began. I just wish it was over! It makes me nervous.

I still don't get why this race is so close. Who in their right mind would want Palin anywhere near the White House under a 72 year old president? And also, isn't it clear that Obama would make the best, most rational, leader to lead this country into a new direction both domestically and abroad? Something isn't right with these polls. He raises record amounts of money, draws record amounts of crowd, managed to turn red states blue…and the candidates are still withing 6 points of each other. What kind of cockamaney polling is going on?

Isn't it ironic that Joe the Plumber has given more interviews with reporters in the last few days than Sarah Palin the republican VP nominee has done in the last several weeks?? Now what does that say about McCain's campaign?

Boy I can't wait for the Obama presidency. He wants to take money from hard working business who employ the majority of us, and give it to people who already don't have to pay any taxes. That's called welfare, and this country has enough of that. So all you Obama supporters get your hands out of my pocket and try getting a job. If you don't pay federal taxes already, why do you need a tax credit, oh that's right, you're poor, so the rest of us that work hard have to support you. No thanks Mr Obama!

And in case you are not believing that there is a definite pro-Obama slant to the news…just look to your left. 3045 stories about the cnn love child Obama, 2136 about the war hero…now that is fair and balanced…huh?

Obama/Biden 2008

It's come down to race vs issues. I am proud of those Americans who are able to transcend race and vo9te for the best candidate.

mccain and the gop are in deep poo.

I wouldn't put too much faith in the polls (run by liberal unamericans) or in Osama praises ringing from liberal media outlets. There are so many problems with voting for Obama that on election day, even the stupidest undecided will have to lean toward McCain the war hero and long serving senator over Obama the cohort of criminals.

Talk is very cheap. If you just think it will happen it won't. You must actually put down the video games, turn off the laptops, study for exams now, so you can take the time to go vote, or better yet vote early and bring a friend or two or three. You get the picture. We must get out and Barack the Vote. Yes We Can and Yes We Will.

We need to keep campaigning for Obama/Biden and actually vote.

Go Obama/Biden

Maybe McCain should make "Joe the Plumber" his running mate. He'd probably make a better VP than Palin. Then again, who wouldn't?

I hope he blows mcshame and barbie out..john and sara are poor losers they do not have a clue they cause alot of problems with race which we have come along way in the usa

WHY DID McCAIN SAY THAT THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ECONOMY WERE SOUND A FEW WEEKS AGO?

People vote and vote in such #s that there can be no doubt who won. We can not let this election be decided by any court.

Obama/Biden is the clear way to go. Heed what Mr. Powel said "Palin is not ready to be POTUS"

It is so obvious that Obama is exactly what this County needs now. He should win by a landslide but the conservatives is blind to the facts.

They need to put more in Florida and Ohio….I think they have done enough in North Carolina. What I am afaraid of is that they are spreading things too thin. Obama's campaing needs to focus on maybe just three of the battle grounds and make sure they are WON …..not take a chance on losing them all! Pick Florida, Ohio and Colorado or Nevada and hammer them!

I'm tired of hearing McCain talk about redistribution of wealth. We have seen over the past several years the redistribution of over 600 billion dollars from the lowest 96% of our population to the highest 4%. If that is not the redistribution of wealth, then I don't know what is. It's time to correct the failures of Republican rule.

Rememeber to VOTE folks, and to VOTE early if you can, that's the only way to go, that's the only way to have Obama/Biden in the WH.

Plus, new polls in conservative North Dakota show Obama either with a lead or tied with Senator McCain!

No More Polls! Just go out and vote! Obama/Biden '08

I agree with the Oregonian for Obama/Biden. Now is not the time to gloat about how close we are to victory in this election. It means nothing, if we don't solidify what the polls suggest. Vote early. Encourage your friends to vote. Give them a ride to the closest polling place, if need be. McCain is expecting an upset. We shouldn't give it to him.

Obama-Biden '08

Money buys it all! doesn't it? However, it remains to be seen just
where all the money is coming from. Wouldn't it be interesting to find
that there is funding being laundered thru individual contributors but
actually originating in countries with terrorist intentions to demolish the
USA. The perfect set up to have our president walking shoulder to shoulder with them Scary isn't it? What appears to be so perfect is
never perfect. Americans, if you love this country and its freedoms
WAKE UP! VOTE!

Guys, McPain said he has us just where he wants us

Obama must win. His victory is so important for the survival of the U.S. in many respects. Can you imagagine a person like Sarah Palin becoming president of this great country if something happens to McCain? Think America! Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to vote for Obama.

Obama/Biden 08!

Oregonian – I completely agree with you. I live in Florida and I voted Absentee 2 weeks ago. Most of the people I know in FL have requested Absentee Ballots or will Early Vote starting tomorrow October 20.

We are focused and will not stop until the last vote is counted and then we'll take a deep breath and work with Obama as he sees fit to rebuild America.

It will take all of us – Democrats, Republicans and Independents – to rebuild this great nation.

Early Vote in your state!

Obama/Biden 08!!!

please everyone, its very important to get out and vote. don't slack off because things look good for obama, make your voices heard louder than ever on election day.

Obama/Biden 2008 and 2012

Keep an eye on those polls. Over the next two weeks, as McCain gets more and more desperateand – if possible – goes even more negative than he's already been , even more Americans will tire of the politics of hatred and fear and Obama's numbers will continue to grow.

Obama is startin' to break this thing open.

I guess folks are starting to realize McKnucklehead offers no real policy answers to their most important questions…just a load of hot air, fear-mongering, race-baiting, and right-wing extremist neo-nazi hate speak.

Good luck with that McKnucklehead.

The Obama-Biden campaign symbolizes progress.

The US is ready to move forward and start a new chapter in its history. This will involve many kinds of reform in both the public and private sectors. It will require responsible and ethical leadership that the Republican Party has not (through Bush) and cannot (through Palin) provide at this time.

Despite Palin's comments that she and McCain are "reformers", they will no doubt continue their smear campaign and ugly politics. It is unfortunate that racial slurs and acts of bigotry are even tolerated at their rallies.

As a Democrat, I am concerned about a smooth process on Election Day (given the controversies of the past two elections). Because this election is along racial as well as ideological lines, extra safety precautions may be needed in case Republican tactics become underhanded.

After careful consideration, I decided to vote Obama (and did so by mail yesterday). Today I listened to Colin Powell on Meet the Press. He very eloquently said exactly what made me choose Obama. He also had the guts to say (along with many other intelligent & committed Republicans) that Sarah Palin is simply not capable of being Vice President of the United States much less President.

Don't just tow the line. Think for yourself. Go beyond one issue or party affiliation. Look at the truth. Read an unbiased source such as Fackcheck.org. Then vote with honesty.

Yes!, Obama will get the Arizona vote! We are door to door and winning them over! See you on Nov. 4th…

Don't count out West Virginia!

YES WE CAN!!!!

Everyone needs to VOTE. VOTE!! The polls are good and they can be right if EVERYONE votes. VOTE.

I am an average American who has been inspired by Obama from day 1. I have never donated money or time for a Presidential candidate before. I cannot wait for Nov. 4. My numerous, but small donations, volunteering to register voters in Austin, TX where I live and holding and attending Call for Change parties have been a wonderful experience. I have met some of the best people at these events.

God Bless America! Change is coming!

If General Powell supports him over McCain there must be a very good reason.

I voted against Bush for been too right, but now we have Obama the most liberal senator in the country who can be the president, why americans go to the extremes, what happened with the moderates of this country? please vote for McCain, he is a moderate and a decent man.

Bad presidents are elected by good citizens who do not vote.

It just makes me wonder if he had chosen Pawlenty or Romney I think the race to the white house would have been much closer and different.

People are really questioning his judgement with Sarah Palin, It was very Gimmicky and was not a serioius pick reflecting the mess thats going on.

They were more qualifed people to choose from.
Whether it is chasing after hurricanes, or rushing to save bail out talks or Joe the Plumber he sounds very Gimmicky and does not seem to have the temperament to govern

we have struggled too hard and for too long to not vote for mr. Barrack Obama!!

John McCain shouldn't get any votes in W.Virgina after the comment last spring from V.P. Dick Chenney about inbreeding then joking that he was not running for reelection

I am very encouraged by this report and strongly believe that my homestate will go beyond the 1% margin in favor of OBAMA, as time gets closer! I urge anyone who truly wants this country to move forward in a postive direction to educate yourselves about the TRUTH regarding Senator OBAMA and not the disgraceful, desperate lies Mc Cain's camp has unfortunately resorted to.
RLS-OHIO Republican voting for OBAMA/BIDEN '08

McCain is from a Sunshine State, yet he has Not voted for tax incentives for residents to have money to place solar panels on their homes, nor has he voted to create a solar industry which could gather energy for the residents of Arizona and sell the extra to other states, nor has he voted money to develop research for expanding technology for solar use. McCain says he is for alternative energy — yet he has done nothing to futher its use in his own state.

I'm a demarcate in the past I have voted for republicans from time to time. I have all ways voted for the man not the party. I've talked to many people about McCain an Obama on the their issues an fine Obama to be more convencing an he's the right choice. I try to explain to those who disagree with me that if Obama disappoints me I will look else where for a new president. I'll give him only four years to do whats right for our country. I try to get other to think the same way, it's so emportance that we CHANGE the direction for the better in our country an the way things have been done these last 8 years.

Obama / Biden THE FUTURE.

Obama is exactly the president we need, not someone who wants the same policies and strategies like Bush. If we elect McCain we will prove to the world that the United States is absolutely 100% idiotic.

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

In your election tracker, Obama has the lead. What kind of crap is CNN selling.

I'm voting for John McCain so I will be able to sleep at night knowing I did my part to help keep America safe from terrorism.

I am a Canadian and have been watching and listening with interest everything that has been going on in your election coming up there on Nov. 4th and think Barack Obama is the right man at the right time for this job. I used to think McCain was interesting and an honourable man, but with all the dirty things his campaign has been doing this last few weeks, the 90% he votes with Bush, and his lack of economic knowledge (or wish to talk about), I find that McCain would make things more disasterous is he became President. The position of President is a strong, honourable position and McCain is not, but Barack Obama is. McCain seems intent on tearing your country apart with all his racial and especially his religious slurs. Barack Obama is a Christian, and has always been one, contrary to what McCain says. But the point is that with McCain, Islam is a dirty word if a person is Islamic, as some of your fellow Americans are, as well as Christians, Hindus, etc., since your country and mine are made up of immigrants from many and all countries of the world, hoping for a new and better way of life. It appears to me that McCain is trying to pull the country back to a time when there was intollerance of people of different races and faiths. I am a Christian, but as a true Christian, I believe that a person should honour all people of your country, no matter who or what you are. I will be eagerly awaiting your election day to find out what happens, and also how these next two weeks bring Americans to their decisions.

Obama is the man. McCain is an angry old man.
We need someone who is steady, polite and knows the game.
That person is Obama, 100%

Gallup has Obama 50% to Mccain 42% that's an 8 point lead! I agree don't get cocky, get voting!!!

I wonder if McCain really thinks that even if he were to win now, the Amereical people would follow his filthy lead?

The American people are finally waking up from the 8-year nightmare we have all shared. The race is not over, keep pushing forward Obama supports!!!

Go Obama-Biden!!!

Well put my fellow Northwest comrade! It's not about how many people the Democrats have gotten to register to vote, it's about getting those registered to actually DO IT. This race is far from over. This needs to be a landslide victory, not a narrow win. Leave nothing to chance this time around and don't think your voice does not matter…it matters more now than any time in history and our nation's future is riding on this one.

Obama/Biden 08!!!

Oregonian thanks! That is a great email. I agree and you made me really think about early voting which I might do. What do you think we should do after the election to support Obama if he wins? How can people get involved? I have this dream that "President Obama" will ask us Americans for help and really put someone good in charge of a public outreach program so that even with my busy schedule, I can sign up once in a while some kind of support for fellow Americans. Maybe he will help us all cut spending if regular folks like you and I know we can go to a local community center to donate feeding homeless people or volunteering to organize natural disaster victims, to avoid more Red Cross salaries. Anything like that – and things I have not thought of here would be great for our new president to actually implement so all Americans can help each other and cut government salaries and spending. Thanks for your great comment.

These last 2 weeks are critical. We need to all get out and vote and make this a record turnout for Obama and get him elected. I can't wait. In just 14 days, history will be made.

If the resources are there, Obama should campaign in every state from this point on-ward, if it may yield some fruit.

That's two of us, Oregonian #1 If you can't vote, convince people what we need is CHANGE, not the McSame of the last eight years! I've converted 7 people from unsure to Obama. Underage Americans, do your share and help us in our bid to change America for the better!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!!!!

Great!!!

It doesn’t matter. Barack ain’t gettin’ 270 EV come Nov. It’s all about the Electoral College, stupid. Leave it to the democrats to snatch defeat! from the jaws of victory! for the third time in a row. (00′, 04′, 08′). When will they (finally) learn? Hopefully by 2012. You got 4 yrs, DNC. You’ve! been! warned!.

I still don't see whats up with ohio.
They have lost between half a million to a million jobs under a republican president and a house dominated by republican for six out of the eight years. Does a feaking house have to fall on this state for them not to turn away from republicans in record numbers! Shouldn't even be c lose in this state!

We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.
With Powell now endorsing Obama and good poll numbers, it would seem like we have the cat in the bag. But just remember….Karl Rove got one of the biggest scumbags in politics elected to the Oval Office not once…..but twice. Don't think Americans can't be fooled into lies and misdirection. Rove is, quite possibly, the best in history at this and he DOES have an interest in McCain winning. Get the vote out Nov 4th.

I can sleep a little better knowing that Colin Powell is as disturbed about Sarah Palin as I'm. A parttime mayor of a dinky Alaskan town and a governopr who worked 319 days out of her house gives her ZERO experience to me! However, the republican October Surprise hasn't come yet!

Barack Obama is the best hope this country and the world have. What I don't understand is why somebody might be pro-life and pro-war at the same time. War is wrong, where thousands of people die and more hate develops. Another thing I don't understand is how John McCain will balance the budget if like President Bush doesn't include in the budget the 10 Billion dollars spent in Iraq every month.

It’s all coming full circle now, there’s now way the Democrats are losing this election. The republicans and there unqualified ticket, via Palin and Mc Bush are so out of touch with middle America and the country as a whole. General Powell has finally seen the light and endorsed the best ticket for the job. Obama’s up in key states he’s turning traditional red states blue, the objective is just in reach of the democrats. Oval office get ready, Obama-Biden will be there soon.

God Bless America

Obama is clearly starting to loose ground.
Today was a TERRIBLE day for the Democrats.
Obama/Biden '08

Well said, please vote early! The American people from all walks off need a new direction — vote for Obama/Biden!

Dobbs report keeps saying voter froad, which it is not, it is voter registration froad.

Keep going after is everyone…let's not get cocky!

Obama-Biden 2008!!!!

VOTE!!!

John McCain is stupid and clueless.

I voted early for Obama and am looking forward to his presidency. However I am still concerned that even once he is sitting in the WH, he will be besieged and plagued by the ultra right wing of the republican party who will want to undermine his work as president and bring him down for their religious right and special interests agendas that have taken this country down a disastrous path. We will have to stay vigilant and support Obama and Biden at every turn to make this country whole again.

Let's go for a landslide, so BO will have the strongest mandate possible.
And let's take nothing for granted: vote early and help get others to the polls on Nov. 4th.

Im so happy Obama is doing so well. I cant help but to think, that the GOP is going to do everything in the world to stop the waive of new voters. Its been done in the past and despite what the polls say everyone needs to get out and vote on the 4th. There are going to be long line and excuses. We wont be stopped, We cant be stop we are one nation with one voice and its time that OUR voice is heard!!!!!

Its funny how racist and inept this country is. When an African-American mentions something about race, white people are the first to say, "Stop playing the race card!" However, when Colin Powell endorses Obama for President, the first thing lots of white people say is "He only endorsed Obama because they're both black!"

Wait a minute – isn't that playing the race card? Its ok for a white person to bring up race, but when a black person brings it up, then they're playing the race card??

I DARE you to try and explain this anomaly.

Vote Early, Vote Obama !!!!! We Needs Change….

My mother always said dont count your eggs before they hatch. Stay focus. Keep our eyes on the prize. Dont get distracted. Vote and bring as many people as possible.

"That One" is coming. You know, the One we have been talking about all these years. The one McCain identified through anger but also in fact! His ascent to leadership has been through the fire of criticism and attack by every manner of creep and he just keeps on without fighting back all the lies. People have seen his qualities and now the table is set…the curtains are being pulled and soon the sheep will have a voice.

This is good news. For all of us that support Barack Obama, this is great. We need to continue in the same way, always supportive of a man who, holds the key to changing Usa. Aldo a lot of issues have been brought up, there shouldn´t be any issue, about who to vote for. We all know Barack is the right choice….

Go baby GOO!!! I gave Obama more money last week and will do it again this week, can't wait. But everyone keep pushing, I still run into great people who are still not sure, I go over all the great policies that the Obama campaign will do. I say, Obama wants to give us all the ability to have healthcare, as a right. I tell them that McCain just wants to give us a 5K credit. Then I tell them that the health insurance I have on the free market is $1500 a month, so I would get 2 and 1/2 months free, then would still have to cough up $10,000 for the rest of the year. I think I would like the Obama plan which either gives me better premiums on what I pay know or something like a Universal plan, where everyone has the same coverage. If that doesn't get them, then I go into their economic situation. That usually does it.

I agree with previous bloggers, we need to get out and vote early for
Sen Obama, we don't want to leave anything to chance……we know the Republicans are getting annoyed and who knows what they will try next!!!!
It is not over until all the votes are counted…..and we know how well that went in 2004 don't we?
This election is far too important for us Dems and we want Sen Obama to win and he is doing such a great job on our behalf so far….so make sure you get everyone to vote as soon as possible and make all our votes count so we can get Sen Obama in the White House!!!!

Wow, and endorsment from Colin Powel!!! Oh, i know, they will say it is because he is African American….NOT!!! It is because he wants an intelligent person in office, unlike the last eight years. PLEASE, PLEASE SAVE US IN CANADA FROM A MCCAIN/PALIN TICKET…

AND, I forgot to add, I love Joe Biden! He's a real man of the people and his career proves it.
He cares about people, he really does. And his "violence against women" bill did more for women that anything.
I admire and respect this big hearted man that loves our country – and I love his gaffes! He makes me LOL, and I do it with kindness in my heart. I don't laugh at him, I laugh with him.
I work hard each and every day to help Senators Obama and Biden – and I pray they win this election.
God Bless our country!

Well pool again shrinks …because FOX channel doing campaigning 24h /a day and Gleen Back and his wired friends on CNN as well. I do have conspiracy theory that some how Bush and his clones will not give up that easy ….I simply don't understand how and who can vote for MC Cain… today Freed Zakaria very clearly said how dangerous will be to choose MC Cain We may have war with Russia Iran and list can go on VOTE FOR OBAMA PLEASE

i m voting early ,like tomorrow ! Yes,pat buchanan,for Barack!Your "Gal" can go back to Alaska,and maybe ,just maybe,she can clean up her mess,if the people will let her.They are mad at her ,They have discovered that she lies.Trust means a lot to a lot of people!
And I dont trust her or McCain.
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First of all I hate this poll of polls garbage. Have you noticed they use different polls depending on what they want the poll to show. Now they dont even tell you what polls they are using.

With that said,

We cant take it for granted that Obama is going to win. EVERYONE NEEDS to go out and vote for Obama. We dont want to loose this one in the last few minutes.

Just make sure you vote or it all will be for nothing….. it will all mean nothing. Don't think everyone else will do it and stay at home!!! Don't get frustrated waiting in long lines to vote!! Stay calm and steady…… A few hours is worth a lifetime of change for America and our future!!!!

"Pouring resources into WV to turn it blue" is good, but maybe we
also need to save some cash to repay Hillary and to shore up the
DNC.

The tsunami for change is shapen up.

Leading is no good if you dont vote.

He has my vote, and the votes of my family.
I think the Obama Movement is a great thing for our country – it shows that we've had enough and we're going to take our great country out of the hands of those that are destroying us.
Millions of supporters bacn Senator Obama – and his fundraising proves it. AND, Obama needs all the financial support he can get in order to fight the smears, attacks, lies, hate and fear mongering from the McCain-Palin bunch.
SO, stop with the 'Obama didn't take the public funds like McCain did" because Obama needs the money to fight the republican smear machine.
Vote Democratic and lets get our country back on track!
God Bless the USA!

Now is the time to press even harder. It scares me to death that McCain might catch and continue the downward spiral of this country. Vote, take someone with you, talk to people, Even one convert helps. Heck, I've created at least 5 myself!

By the way, I'm in Georgia for a week and my hat is off to small group who has operated an Obama office in Fannin County, the most Republican county in the state, without one dime of support from the campaign. Great work.

Thanks Gen. Powell.

I hope obama shook hands with that little black boy. he was really stretching trying to shake hands with him. I've always supported obama and will like to see the real video. Dont ignore black folks now, we're all ruling for u.

Obama '08

I feel in my heart that Obama will be our next PResident. This is Indeed beyond wonderful!

It is time to turn the entire country blue! These are new times and we must all move with the times! It is time for a new generations of leaders and leave the past as a part of history!

Not only did Powell endorse Obama, but his critique of the McCain campaign is SCATHING!

Colin Powell endorsed Obama , MCcain and his Disasta from Alaska can kiss their greed and lust for power goodbye! These two are not fit to call themselves Lovers of America! They are power hungry rightwingers with fascist policies, who will bring grievous harm to your great nation ,and the world. Obama and Biden will bring America back to it's once great leadership of the free world. Once again Americans can travel, without fear, and being hated around the world! I look forward to President Obama coming to Canada , to huge crowds of his supporters here! I envy you this great leader , you as a nation , are truly blessed that he will be your next President !

Well, it seems to me that the fat lady has sung……….Goodnight McCain/Palin!!

Please Americans this is the time to stand up and get out to vote. We NEED CHANGE! the time is NOW. There a reason why we change our underwear; there a reason why you must vote to change the path that our country has been on for far too long! Obama is that change we have been waiting for and the change we need.

Since the blacks are now clearly in the "know", and they are the new vanguard of intelligence and leadership. We need to follow their example. Here is what we learn from the black nation. 98% of blacks are voting for a black man. I am white so I will learn this lesson of solidarity and loyalty from the blacks. I will vote for a white man simply because he is white. I would have voted for Obama, but I must humbly accept the lessons of the black people who clearly are such a success at everything and they know best. After all they have spent hundreds of years fighting racism and we white people must accept the lessons they teach us. Good Americans, please be politically correct – don't be racist – and just do as the black nation does. VOTE for your OWN race just like the wonderful superior, intelligent, kind, open minded blacks do. If we just follow their example no doubt they will lead us to a better life.

If majority of people in this nation are not making $250,000 a year, although that defines the actual workforce, what is so wrong with spreading the wealth to these folks?

The Republicans would like to spread moral virtues or shove them down everyone's throat. But they are NOT willing to go with the golden moral rules:
—feed the poor; cloth the homeless; give shelter to those who are left in the cold; and "give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's."

Well said; wish U S A and the entire world a peaceful era; world-wide people want peace and say enough of "fight" or war.

The economic crisis rocking the world now is as a result of "badly-thought-through" policies of government in America and that explains why everyone is interested in America's social and economic wellbeing. When America sneezes, the world coughs.

While the policy direction been embarked on by the American administration may not be intended to inflict injuries to the world, injuries (in all ramifications) have been caused to millions all around the globe.

It is time for change in the policy direction in America. I pray that God will give the mantle of leadership of America to whoever will be able to steer the world in the right direction. Take or leave it, America rules the world.

You're preaching to the proverbial choir here Oregonian. I sincerely hope Obama not only wins but that he gets a clear mandate. This will help him rise above all those who would question the integrity of the win, etc. It will also make the message more clear that our country is ready for the change it truly needs to be great again!

Why don't you call it what it is…

REFUNDABLE TAX CREDITS TO PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE A FEDERAL INCOME TAX LIABILITY IS BUYING VOTES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you support Obama, don't get complacent thinking because he is ahead in the polls that he is going to win the election.

YOU HAVE TO VOTE!

AND YOUNG PEOPLE–you are the culprits most of the time–lots of talk and no do!

I have never missed an election since JFK–not a local, state, or national election. I worked on Robert Kennedy's campaign until the moment he was murdered.

Obama is a special man like JFK and RFK. I was there then and I know it now!

Do your duty and you will elect the best candidates! OBAMA/BIDEN

Obama said it best – Democrats shouldn't get cocky. As he and others have pointed out, we've seen this movie before and often the ending still ended up with the other guy winning the race. There's still a lot of work to do in the next 2 weeks, but the finish line is in sight and McCain for now is still a few furlongs behind. But Obama needs to be careful not to trip or have his jockey fall off otherwise McCain could still pull in front.

McCain/Palin are practicing the politics of hate and division. Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind….

Just want to comment on the photo. I cannot ever remember seeing such expressions on the faces of children meeting a politician. Very moving.

I am absolutely ecstatic that Obama is where he is today and I believe it is because he is a decent, honest human being, unlike many others that we have witnessed both in the past and the present. I believe that if people can put certain biases and racial differences aside and realize that we NEED to come together as a country and to re-build our former good standing in the word, then we need to have a leader in place who can and will fulfill those requirements. I sincerely believe that we are very blessed to have this opportunity in our lifetime.

Collin Powell endorsed Obama? Now that is a real endorsement!

I am so tired of all republican lies and half truths. I applaud General Powel for putting country before party affliation. I can say that some of my republican friends are very nervous right now at losing both the Presidency and congress.

Florida, Florida Florida! If Obama can seal the deal in Florida, he can really measure the drapes in the White House. He needs to focus on the elderly , Jewish vote in Florida because they can really make a difference. Obama must try to counteract some of the racial fear this population has expressed.

Vote Obama / Biden

im worried about the next 2 weeks , and what desperate thing mc cain will do, i know that joe the plumer will most likely no show up on the tour , it seems that he would of been better off to not get involved ,since he was already in trouble and had a lot of troubles that he was hideing like his name was sam , not joe and the fact he walked up to obama and asked the question , yet knowing that for his 15 min of being famouse would fire back on him. he was not a plun\mber but working as one with out a lic.which now puts the skids on his employer who was letting him work as a plumber without a lic. but hias employer might of been lied to, if so how long did he work for him ,this means all the work he ,will have to be inspected by the state now, then we learn he asked the wrong questions, he should of asked can you help me with my back taxes instead,oh also it turns out that sam is related to charles keating, yes the charles keating , the keating 5 fame who stoled million from thousands and tryed to get protection from 5 senetors mc cain being one of them , almost cost him his senate job, and keating found guilty of fraud a felony and prison time, yet why is keating 's name keep comeing up , i know why he is the co chairman of the mc cain for president ial campain, a felon in charge and one who stoled millions from thousands of inocent poeple , just like it is now yet mc cain has him as co chairman talk about the company tou keep. ken

Let's just hope these WV people vote for what is best for them, instead of clinging to PREJUDICE….Obama will do MORE for them than what McCain't ever thought about. Get over it, the Civil War ended a century and a half ago. Here is a 1/2 black man willing to stand up and you thumb your noses at him because of his color.

Their lack of support for him just tells me they are uneducated people willing to be satisfied living in a single-wide trailer with NOTHING to hope for but their next welfare check.

i agree,, get out there and vote,, help your elderly neighbor,, start a car pool to vote,,,, we need everyones support here,,,, we need obama.biden to win,, yes we can,, and we will,, the republican party has made a mess and it will take awhile to get on the right track ,, but i do believe obama and biden have what it takes ,,,,,, mccain/palin are a joke,,, even colin powell has said that palin doesnt have near what it takes to be a vp,,, sooo,, make your VOTE COUNT< VOTE EARLY!!!!!!

Imagine all the people…..choosing someone who doesn't use a rally for a hatefest. However, Oregonian is right – we can't let down our guard. Vote, vote early if possible, and encourage others to vote.

Voted for Obama '08

Obama maybe close to the finish line but he has to cross the finish line, first to win the election. He has done his best as far as presentation is concerned. It is left with voters to get out there and vote.
This is the only way and only chance to get things fixed and get back on track after going astray for the past 8 years. We must remember that the otherside is trying hard and negatively doing everything possible to push him off the race track. We can only restore the Glory and the respect the country deserve by voting for him and voting early for that matter. Then you conscience can be clear and you sit back and say yes I did the right thing to help my Great Country when I was called upon to do so. God Bless America.

Oregonian is right! Listen to the "Facts" and VOTE! – go OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

We must convince people that just because someone says something, it doesn't mean it's true. John McCain has Sarah Palin doing his dirty work because if he loses this election he doesn't want his reputation to be soiled by their lies. Don't fall for it, America. Read the news, listen to the experts, study the facts. And vote for Obama.

I second that emotion Oregonian for Obama/Biden, we all must get our country back on track not just the President.

Obama is going to be the must important action, I am going to make in this decade, it is time that we go forward with the american dream, and that include all americans. Obama is the representation of the real american dream and all for it.we must demostrate not only to us that we are a real democratic country so we can become world leaders again. Obama has that leadership.

I agree with the other comment. We must vote on Nov 4. Nothing else we say or do before or after will effect our future as much.

I found my polling place location today so I'll be ready to vote.

I have always had a great deal of respect for Colin Powell, and with what he said on Meet The Press about why he's endorsing Obama, I feel more positive about Obama now. A former Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, a former Secretary of State, and served two presidents. His reasons for endorsing Obama make good sense and I think Obama will win all of the swing states.

It would be interesting to know where big ears obama's money is coming from. How much is coming from the mid-east.

obama roks!

These polls where some say Obama is leading take the opinion of just a few hundred people, maybe a few thousand at a time. They are in no way a reflection of the actual election, no way a reflection of an entire counry of voters. With some of these polls one had to subscribe and pay money to the newspaper,ect to take the poll. Also, since these are not official polls,one can get different e-mail addresses, make up different names, and vote for their favorite candidate over and over, And while I am writing this letter, I want to sway that Colin Powell leaving the republican party and supporting Obama is nothing but a racist stunt, The man is sipporting his own race since Obama is half black. This is obvious. Sarah Palin and other excuses are just that, excuses. other excuses on the part of Powell are just that, excuses.

There is no way this trend can be stopped. It is over. Mr. Obama deserves to the president of the United States of America. On the other hand, I waited and waited to see if Mr.McCain can turn his message better as he was a hero of this country and deserve some recognition. I noticed that his campaign had no substance and it focussed more on personal attacks on Mr. Obama. It is not at all helpful for anyone in this country.

I don't see how in the world anyone in there right frame of mind can vote for a Mcsame-Palin ticket! If the average working American did the research on the facts of how Mcsame has voted in the senate, there is know way they could vote for him. Or could they? Maybe there are people out there that don't give a darn about this great country! Wake up! Lets give this great nation back to the people and VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN 08!!!!!!!!

Who cares? The media is so slanted for Obama that the American public might as well just allow the press to vote for President and nobody else.

The whole process, starting with how the mighty Obama turned mean and nasty on Hillary Clinton, makes me sick. People, vote for whomever you want; don't let the media lead you down that slippery slope of it just doesn't matter because he's already ahead. That's a lie. Wait and see. It won't be a landslide for Obama as predicted.

Well said, Oregonian for Obama/Biden!! I agree, we all need to get in the mode of rolling up our sleeves and staying involved after Obama wins the election. Dang, I wish there was a big fast-forward button we could push to take us forward a couple of weeks, we're ready to move forward now!!!

Obama is all about Obama, not all of us. He has no experience and the pork barrell spending will go wild. Pelosi and Reid will be running this country. Obama does not have a clue. He has been micro managed from the start. Notice when he speaks off the teleprompter he always makes gaffes, like Joe the plumber. When a citizen can't even ask a simple question without Obama attacking them, its bad. Obama is one sick presidential candidate.

…Amen and praise God!

I agree! Everybody go and vote!!!

The only way to secure the win is to VOTE. Let nothing stand in your way. Let's prove the the entire America who we want to lead us. No one believes the polls. All the mouth pieces talk about the Bradley Affect and there is a constant negative vibe from the McShame side. Prove them wrong. Let's have a turnout like no other. Let's show them that the Dems are together and really want change.

VOTE 08AMA

"Don't gloat … VOTE!" I couldn't agree more, and will be phone banking for Obama this week in Missouri! And voting early in Dallas TX this Saturday – not taking any chances!

It's time to restore America to the world stage with honor, dignity, and renewed confidence.

Beware the slime eminating from the McCain/Palin campaign.

VOTE!!

Obama/Biden '08

PRINCETON, NJ — Barack Obama's advantage over John McCain in the presidential race has again widened to 10 percentage points among registered voters, 52% to 42%, in Gallup Poll Daily tracking from Oct. 16-18.

Go to Gallup.com to see for yourself. Gallup now has 3 different polls but this poll includes all registered voters. The others have their own internal formula based on past elections but we all know this is a new type of election season.

whoa Obama is trying to tax Joe the Plumber. If he taxes Joe then he will tax you so that he can redistribute the wealth.

I hope you readers don't get buyer's remorse after the election.

Ditto!

I look at it this way. Put the "Bradley Effect" aside for the moment. Put McCain's last minute smear campaign aside as well. Most liberal and independents have at least a lingering suspicion that there were voting irregularities on the 2000 and 2004 elections. We have already seen the Republican Party attempt to suppress votes in several states this cycle (of which Ohio has received the most attention). We have also seen them villianize ACORN, even though, when pressed, everyone, on both sides, admits that it was ACORN themselves who brought the suspect voter registration forms to the attention of state regulators. Both of these strategies point to the likelihood that anything less than a sweeping win for Obama will allow the Republicans to drag this November 4th into the same gutter not seen since 2000. He needs a big margin on election day to keep this election honest and clean, I am saddened to say.

CNN are you patting yourselves on the back yet? You have given Obama a free ride since the primary. CNN is a joke. I can't believe anything you say anymore.

You may as well quit doing fact check everyone has noticed you always find Obama to be true.

Keep up the momentum! Vote Obama/Biden!

We're military, we're patriots and we're taking our country back from hate. Obama 08!

Colin Powell's endorsement make sense for many reasons. However, I think the most important (which is being completely ignored) is the fact that, I believe, Mr. Powell simply could not stomach even the possibility that Sarah Palin would ever become commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces. Think about that for a second …

For all those beaming about Colin Powell's endorsement, let's remember he's the one who told the U.N. Iraq had WMDs and they should support us in a war effort. Not sure he got that one right. And, he was at Bush's side for years. Are we suppose to think he was seen the light now after all those years? Not sure I trust his judgment.

Oregonian I agree with you all the way.

There is still time for the other swing states to get on board. Another 4 years of the same will be too much for the country.

I'm so tired of polls……I'm tired of Obama too!

McCain/Palin '08

Let's not get cocky! We still have a way to the finish line. We have to help each other and make sure we all get out and vote. Victory is great but a LANDSLIDE would definitely send a message. Obama '08!

Let's get real on the Powell endorsement today! Powell sold the Iraq war to the American people and was one of the architects of the most horrible debacle in the history of this country. Now he wants to endorse a Democrat. As a Democrat I am offended this man who is as responsible for taking this country into Iraq as anyone and did not have the courage to resign if he felt differently now wants Obama. Powell is a total joke and not worthy of the word statesman.

Couldn't agree more!
Don't gloat…VOTE!!!!!!!
Remember 2000? We learned then that every vote does indeed count!

We must all get behind Obama, vote early and work work work to get the vote out! Each one of us owns a part of this campaign and we will need every single one of you who wants hope to come alive in our country! This is our moment to truly make a differnce for all who follow us.Our future hangs in the balance in a way I have never seen it in all my 59 years!

Believe it …we CAN do it!!!!!!!!

well i guess acron will make sure obama gets want they want

That Obama's lead in the polls isn't doubt digits across the board is testimony to the effectiveness of the neo-McCarthyite scare & smear tactics of the McCain-Palin machine. While Rev. Wright & Ayers have been mainstream media fodder for months, Keating 5, G. Gordon Liddy, the Palin half-million dollar home built by "contractor friends," & Alaska Independence Party secessionist movement have all been relegated to blogs or sidebars. McCain still has a lot of friends even at CNN: Candy Crowley, Campbell Brown, Bill "The Gambler & Masochist" Bennett, the Castellanos cipher, Leslie "RNC" Sanchez, Dana Bash, and, good God, the illiterate Glenn Beck. If Obama pulls it off Nov. 4 it will truly be an Olympian victory, against all the odds and powers that be.

I was encouraged to see Obama/Biden signs in places like Lancaster,York and Gettysburg. He will get my state. All he needs in PA is 70% of the vote in Philly. McCain/Palin are banking on the fact that there has been a significant exodus from Philadelphia. Yeah, that may be, but there's a heck of a lot of people voting for Sen Obama left. Obama also needs Montgomery, Bucks and Chester county too. He'll get that. He'll also get Chester the section of PA as well. Finally, he get a place where I laid my head a night or two – that's Erie , Pa b/c of it's college campuses and State College. The young people will come out for Barack Obama this year.

So,

Please endure the long lines and stay and vote!!!! Please, everyone stay the course and vote. Do not believe that you cannot make a difference. You can and you will with your vote.

Obama / Biden 2008/2016
Ye, We Can !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so excited! This election is going to be the vote heard around the world!
Obama/Biden!

Oregonian for Obama/Biden – I'm gonna be there at 6:45 waiting for the polls to open. I would strongly suggest to all to take the a couple hours off, if you have the vacation time, and going down to vote before the crowds get there. I have normally gone down before the polls open and I have been in and out once the polls opened.

I agree, totally, with the previous comments, It is crucial that nobody becomes complacent, and even where Mr. Obama appears to have a substantial lead, his supporters must turn out in full force to provide a mandate.

Clearly, the McCain campaign is turning to "every trick in the book," to attract attention and votes; the American people must not be fooled, but should keep their eyes open to issues and to the need for new leadership. We just don't need another Florida, 2000.

This country is so ready for change!

AMEN

whats"'? this 10 states with voting machines problems and also voters registration problems.,.here we go again" please republicans no a third time.,enough its enough no more stealing please"

Be a part of history! VOTE!

I voted already. I don't imagine much will change these last two weeks. Several people I know have already cast their ballot. Obama/Biden 08

Having viewed all the three debates on tv…like the millions of other non americans around the glo

Thank You Gen. Powell for the heartful and truthful endorsement of Senator Obama. A true honest leader. This make my heart fill with so much joy. He is truly putting this country first.

Everyone please get out a VOTE on Nov. 4.

I can't vote in this election; I'm Canadian. But this election you Americans are going through is the most important in the last 50 years. As such, it has huge effects on us.
You have a wonderful country with a wonderful dream of fairness and opportunity. You need to regain the respect of the world, the strength to make a difference, the ethics to justify your position. You need to succeed to prove the benefits and merits of democracy. You have not fallen very far from these ideals, but from the outside, only 'that one' can bring you back where you belong to be.
That one to solve your health care.
That one to solve your economy.
That one to solve your race history.
That one to re-establish your hegemony, your respect and your foreign policy.
If you people don;t elect Obama, Canada will just shake its head and wonder who you are, sigh, and hope that sometime in the next fifty years you will get a chance as good as this to truly vault into the next phase of the American dream.
Vote Obama. Please.

Good news for Obama/biden ticket

Early voting is the way to go.

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08.

DID Palin REALLy use her baby pamper story to appease some voters in PA??????

"She's real," said Gilbert, a vehicle damage appraiser. "I mean, the other day she had to stop at Wal-Mart and buy diapers."

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!
This Miami Lakes family supports Obama/Biden but I will say this one thing,
"IF THIS ELECTION GETS SHAFTED THEN I'M BURNING MY VOTERS REGISTRATION AND BECOMING CANADIAN"

I'm S——n E—–z and I approve this message

We must all vote and be there for Barack Obama. If we let this
walking cadavar McCain get voted in we will only have 4 more years
of the same and it would truly be catastrophic. If we vote red
we'll all end up dead.

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN AND OUR COUNTRY WILL THEN HAVE THE
OPPORTUNITY TO BE THE GREAT NATION IT ONCE WAS.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

I went from being a disenfranchised Hillary supporter, happy to see the fresh face of Palin, to realizing there is corruption in both parties. However, Obama and Biden will be my choice because they are better for our country, better for the supreme court, for the economy, for health care, for education, for ending this ridiculous money sopping war, and improving our world standing. I don't like Obama, I think he is "slick", but would much rather slick in the white house, than complete incompetence. Obama/Biden 08

This race is going to tighten up in the final sprint to the finish. It will not be as big a blowout as we are seeing now. I am still confident that Obama will win IF everyone will get out and vote for him. We've put our money where out mouth is, now let's put our vote where the future is! Obama/Biden 08/12!

It is scary the bradley or the lazy effect would happen. Obama will change the world . McCain is just like usual. Obama will be respected and america will be respected . god with you Barack. If god wants to put you in the white House nobody will take you out of it. I mean nobody!!!! thats called your destiny!!!!

DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE 'ROBO-PHONE LIES'

The robo-phone lies destroyed John McCain in 2000 Republican Primaries. Just after McCain shocked the nation with his early primary wins in 2000, surrogates for George W. Bush hit South Carolina hard with 'rob-phone lies' falsely accusing McCain of fathering an illegitimate Black child.

The Bush surrogates knew the Appalachian states were easy marks for racist lies and could be easily be bamboozled into believing the lie by voting against Senator McCain. The Bush surrogates guessed correctly that South Carolina was easy prey to racism, and Bush went on to win the Presidency, and the rest is history.

Just vote people. The chips will fall where the will.

Too true. Obama himself said that Democrats have a history of "snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" in elections.

There is no room for gloating here, we are lucky to have so many Americans receptive to our candidate's message, and should work even harder these remaining days to take the message to other places.

Let's not count our chickens before they hatch.

Obama/Biden '08!

I don't think the polls are reflecting the increased number of young Americans who will vote this year. Many for the first time.

After paying acorn $832,000 obama should be 30 pts ahead!
pelosi, reid, frank, hussein – GOODBYE AMERCICAN – HELLO SOCIALISM OR WORSE!!

…………..GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot wait to vote tomorrow!!!
Vote early Florida!
We cannot allow McCain/Palin to steal this away with their negative ads and campaigning– appealing to the fears of narrow-minded people….

Obama/Biden 08

The Key word for Senator Baraack Obama supporters is "NO ONE SHOULD BE COMPLACENT UNTIL THE LAST VOTE IS COUNTED IN OBAMA"S COLUMN."

Oregonian for Obama/Biden–> So very true!! We all need to make sure we vote and not just EXPECT that Obama will win without all of us.

Republicans are notorious for stealing close elections… There is only way to keep this from being close… VOTE!!!

Obama/Biden '08/'12

The Key word for Senator Baraack Obama supporters is "NO ONE SHOULD BE COMPLACENT UNTIL THE LAST VOTE IS COUNTED IN OOBAMA"S COLUMN."

Attention Obama supporters — Obama has another less-acknowledged edge. If you remember the primaries, Democratic registration for all candidates in the primaries were often almost double that of republicans. This is a natural base — the missing ingredient is simply TURNOUT TURNOUT TURNOUT. Identify registered voters you know and help get them to the polls. Support them if there are irregularities at the polling place.

Can't you just taste HISTORY?

demote republicans — vote democrat!

sylvia schildt

LOVE OBAMA

I hope that in the 2 weeks remaining in the presidential race that the American people look at all the facts and if you still feel compelled to vote for Obama then do so But if your only reason for voting Obama is because you dislike Bush. Ask your self is this the type of Man you want to lead our sons and daughters into the heat of Battle. Obama will not give our vets the respect that they Deserve and have giving thier lives for.

Look at the facts and vote for the one man who will represent AMERICA with PRIDE a true American Hero and man who will put the American people first John McCain is not George Bush . He is is own Man and Deserves our Support and Votes GOD BLESS AMERICA

I MEAN: WE ARE TO BIND TOGETHER

I believe that although the polls show the race tightening on the national level, I believe that the state by state polling is much more important. Because of the electoral college system, each state is vital to this election.
I hope that the hate mongering that the McCain campaign has unleashed would totally backfire on them. The country does not need this nonsense. A Barack election would surely change the face of the nation for the better. We democrats have to fight this smearing, robocalling, and incredibly wrong public statements that we are hearing.
We can defeat this hatred at the polls.

YES WE CAN!! OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Well said "Oregonian for Obama/Biden". Let's all work together to take back the White House and clean it up. Obama/Biden!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like Obama said don't get cocky. Don't listen to the polls. Now we are to bid together and go to the poll and vote. Now we are at the threshold to being really 'ONE NATION, UNDIVIDED" WITH OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT, THAT WILL BE OUR REALITY. No more lying to our children that such a dream here is not reachable. IT WILL BE IF YOU GO AND VOTE.

American people have come a long way and even if we have aways to go
we will make it.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!

My husband & I have already voted in Indiana, may Barack turn Indiana Blue…………

Obama/Biden 08

We can't count the chickens before they hatch or something like that, but Colin's endorsement was great this morning (after being snowed by the Bush team, way to come back with a bang Mr Powell)

At least some people are coming to their senses in these states. For those who havent made up their mind, dont listen to the fear and hatred from the right about Obama. Thats all the right can do is generate hate and fear to swing elections. Get the facts and read for yourself.

Good!

do we realy need this.

I AM SO HAPPY THAT A MAN OF TRUE COURAGE AND VALUES (AS IN COLIN POWELL) HAS GIVEN HIS ENDORSEMENT TO A MAN OF TRUE VALUES AND COURAGE (AS IN BARACK OBAMA.) IF ONLY OTHERS IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAD THE TRUE COURAGE AND VALUES TO DO THE SAME. THE COURAGE TO TELL WHAT EVER DEVIL HAS HOLD OF (WHO IS CALLING THEMSELVES THE REPUBLICAN PARTY NOW) THAT THEY ALSO WANT THEIR COUNTRY BACK AND THEY WON'T TAKE THE WAY THIS GROUP OF EVIL IS TRYING TO RUN OUR COUNTRY TOTALLY INTO HELL. … COME ON, YOU REAL OLD TIME REPUBLICANS, STAND UP AND TELL JOHN MC CAIN, WHO HAS SOLD HIS SOUL TO THE DEVIL, TO GO HOME AND CLEAN UP HIS SOUL SO THAT WE MAY HAVE THE OLD JOHN MC CAIN BACK….. AND JUST TELL SARAH PALIN TO GO HOME….

I walked by a McCain / Palin booth in my fairly Democratic hometown today. I ran into my best friend's old step dad there, and he tried to convince me to donate $1 to McCain. "They're not getting a penny of my money" I said. He yelled "traitor" jokingly as I walked away. It upset me. We are ALL Americans here, and the Republicans seem to think they own the American flag. Barack Obama is the best thing that could happen to this country right now. We're lucky to have him running with the sorry state the Republicans have left our country in.

I rushed home and donated $15 to Obama. I can't wait to put in my vote on the 4th.

Obama / Biden

Yes, we cannot let up until all of the votes are in on November 4th.

The Republican party has moved so far right that it keeps losing centrist republicans and independents daily.

Vote on November 4 th !!

Obama needs to heavily campaign in Ohio and Florida until 11/4 for a sure win.

I agree with everything Oregonian for Obama/Biden said. Possibilities are endless for Obama/Biden we just need to stick together and help them out as much as we can. WE NEED THIS CHANGE people.. Its time to grow up and look past skin color and look deep into the issues and who wants to help us most and best. Needless to say, that person is Obama.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08,12

I'm an expat and up to now have been an independent voter. After having seen Colin Powell's endorsement on this morning's Meet the Press, I have cemented my absentee vote for Obama. I encourage other ex-pats to help us bring back respect for America (and Americans) and put Senator Obama in the White House so that the repair can be started.

Richard Thwaites
America ex-pat in the UK

It really is a good thing that the polls are starting to reflect the true direction the American people want to move in. The negativity of the GOP and McCain/Palin is not only divisive, it's appalling. The Powell endorsement this morning ought to really help out with the undecideds.

McNasty and Sarah, put a fork in it, it's over…

Did anyone catch John McCain on Fox News this morning,
boy did he come across as an old angry man.
But then again he's "got em just where he wants em"

I think he should just write off West Virginia and Kentucky and expand resources in the states he has an excellent chance to win. Those two states will never support an African-American. It is a waste of money. He does not need them to win. Too many of us have his back. Work harder in the state where the polls are close and leave the racist ones for McCain and Palin, although there are some good supportive people in those two states too. He just can't win there.

I actually believe the odds are against Obama winning. The polls will tighten before election day, and the Republican election cheating machine perfected in the last two Presidential elections is still very much a factor.

Although we are all following the national polls it's the swing states that will decide this election. Don't let us down!

Go Obama!!!

Why giving large tax breaks and bailouts to the rich and corporations is always called by republicans "helping the country and the American people" and when the time comes to give help to THE REAL PEOPLE, then they call it "Socialism"?

I mean, dont regular joe six pack and joe the plumbers have the right to being helped by the government too?

Isn't the American government for the people?

Am I missing something in the republican argument?

May God continue to bless and protect the both of you!

Obama/Biden 08

i am sick of joe the plumer cant he even talk about everyone like factory workers i dont think joe is your average joe

I am a democrat voter that just moved to Ohio. I am hoping the momentum of change keeps rolling to change Ohio from red to blue.
I am very impressed with Colin Powell's endorsement. If you are undecided listen to his reasoning. He said it best.
As for the McCain?Palin antics as of late, they are running scared.

Everyone needs to vote. Don't just say you support a candidate, go out and vote for them. We'll spend an hour driving to the store to get a treat for ourselves…voting takes less time.

Folks, don't get complacent because Obama's poll numbers are up. Stranger things have happened than someone losing despite a big poll advantage!!! Vote!! If you can vote early or absentee, do so! That way you don't risk long lines or machine failures on Nov. 4. (And we know that's going to happen, don't we???!!!)

I was a die-hard Republican for a long long time, but George W. Bush & Dick Cheney changed all that. Folks, how you could support McCain/Palin right now just stuns me. My brother who retired about 5 years ago is going to have to find a job again because he's lost so much during the last couple of years plus the price of everything is up. He worked 35 years & thought he was safe in his retirement, but a national debt now beyond anyone's imagination & the entire country in financial turmoil changed all that. My better half doesn't have clue when he might finally be able to retire. He's gone thru employment hell the last couple of years & our retirement savings have plummeted. We just can't continue along the lines of the Republican party any longer. Something has to change!!!

And people who don't look hard at Sarah Palin need a reality check. If McCain is elected, the odds are not with him that he'll finish out his term. Age & his cancer history work against him. I'm sorry, but the thought of Palin in office just scares the bejesus out of me. I would LOVE to see a woman in that office– but it needs to be a woman who is actually qualified to hold that position. And Palin isn't qualified to be dog catcher– let alone an office with the kind of responsibilities of President or Vice President. The woman is clueless. And she obviously is a hateful vengeful person. Please, pay attention to what this woman says– we do not need her in Washington!

I'm sure many of my bigoted relatives are turning over in their graves, but it's time for us to put the right person in that office now– and that guy is Barack Obama this time around.

yeah right

Gen.Collin powell recognised the importance of moving country in the right direction and supported a dem candidate appreciating the qualification and wisdom,not bringing the republican ethics in his own judjument.Every american who cares for the country should take the very example of Gen.powell and make the decision for the country.Job well done Sir.Powell.

skate calm and steady…pretty is as pretty does

For too long we have had "fire". Fire in our policies, fire in our foreign relations, fire in our hearts. It is time for somebody like Obama who is the epitome of "water" energy, non-resistant yet powerful, embracing friend and foe alike. It is time for some water to put out some of the fires burning around this globe.

Gotta love these guys .
Obama/Biden 08/12

WV can be a little tricky. There have already been voting irregularities reported in Ripley, WV which is Jackson County. It seems that the touch screen in the County Clerk's Office malfunctioned yesterday, Oct. 18. 400 votes were cast in early voting but there is not guarantee that they went to the right candidate!!! One voter reported that he cast his vote for Obama but it recorded for McCain!!

If Obama is so close to McCain in West Virginia, then the game is over.

Bush and McCain policy faild in IrAQ and AFGHANISTAN. I born in Afghanistan, I know Karzi follow Bush instruction in any minor issue to include advantag of Drug selling profit. Karzi did not do good or correct the istuation in Afghanistan and left millions homeless and hunger.
Bush-MaCain policy did not work for Iraq or Afghanistan. they arr failure.

Here is only one Man can correct and safe America and the workd " Barack Obama". Obama with his knowledge and his gifted ability can help the people in US and world. His financial planning, poiltica, his character and his hard work will make him the most good president.
He will pull out the sinking Ship from the bottom of See, which Bus-McCain sink it in the last 8 years.
McCain has plan with his nonsence running made to do again same as Bush. Bush and McCain are the same with diference faces.

All should vote to Obama to bring peace in USA and Global and stabilize the Financial Crisis in USA.

I pray for Obama to suceed as a President in the next 8 years.

Thanks

skate calm and steady!!!!!!!! pretty is as pretty does

I would be so proud of my state turning blue and having Obama carry West Virginia. There are signs and bumper stickers for Obama everywhere and I've sent in contributions and campaigned for him myself. I am convinced he is the leader to prepare the country for the benefit of my children's future.

Obama/Biden 2008

Just where we want McCain to be.

At least he will be forced to spend some campaign money in W Virginia..

I wonder if the fine young man in the Boy Scout unifrom realizes Obama's House Speaker Allie wanted to remove the Boy Scouts National Charter over the Supreme Court decision that said the Scouts had the right to chose the character of the adult leaders that guide the program.

McCain considers himself as being the underdog, that's true because more than half the country doesn’t know were he stands on many of the important issues. McCain tactic to avoid answering questions on issues, is by talking about Obama, answering questions with a question or changing the topic. That'sw why Obama is winning in some red states

Agreed, Don't Gloat-Vote!

McCain is toast! Obama/Biden all the way.

Two events happened this weekend that should favor Obama: 1. Colin Powell endorsed Obama's candidacy. 2. Oliver Stone's movie "W." showed how foolish we were to elect an ignorant, arrogant and manipulative candidate like GW Bush. Let's not make that mistake again!

I live in Oregon and I was able to vote for Bakack Obama last Friday. Now I can sit back and enjoy the fun. It will be Obama/Biden in a landslide!

47-46 is a six-point lead? Could someone explain this?

AMERICA NEEDS POSITIVE CHANGE
AMERICA NEEDS BARACK OBAMA AS PRESIDENT

Get out and VOTE FOR CHANGE…VOTE OBAMA

vote Obama!!! I have been listening to rallys today and McCain has gone from rude or not nice to right down nasty!!! that is not the American way!!! And certainly not what i want for a president.. the reason he keeps harping on taxes is because he is afraid he'll have to pay a little more on his millions. He would rather those of us that have very little, have even less. And Palin missed her calling— she would be a better comedian than a politian.

I saw Barack Obama in a rally yesterday in Kansas City. He urged supporters to keep working. Don't believe the polls. Don't take anything for granted. He said we cannot give up until November 5. Yes we can!

I'm absolutely amazed that the Mc Cain/Palin ticket is garnishing any interest. Even though their candidates blatantly lie, state they intend to go negative, are clearly inadequate for the mission at hand, have flip flopped and waffled on numerous statements and horribly mismanaged their own campaign – STILL they have supporters. These must be the same people who voted for "W" twice!!

We need to have an IQ test in this country in order for people to vote! It's like some Americans are so brain washed by the GOP that they will vote against their own self interests – AMAZING!

To see the McCain supporters interviewed by bloggers at his events it's clear they fall into two categories: 1) completely ignorant (in which case God help them) or 2) they are full of hatred/anger.

If you hate Obama because you don't like his name and skin color you're simply an ignorant, racist, pea brain. If you hate him because he's an educated, well spoken man – well, you're just dumber than dirt. If you dont like him because you think he's an "elitist" than you got to ask yourself why we as a society want elite soldiers, elite doctors, elite astronauts, elite lawyers but prefer our politicians runnign the country to be non-educated, non-sophisticated cowboys and soccer moms who drink beer.

Sorry, but the truth is, we are still a young country full of ill informed, small minded idiots who think patriotism is about guns and God.

I'm off and out of here…. Vote, People, Vote! Early voting starts tomorrow in Texas!!! I will be there along with my 80 year old mother! She lived through the Great Depression! And She says she sees us going the same way again. Only the Democrats look after the little man. She says repulbicans have always been for the wealty unless it's election time, then they are all about the little man…. until they GET elected! Then they forget all about us!

Remember folks,the only poll that counts is November 4th.Make sure you get out and vote.It will make you feel good to take part in the change so desperately needed.

The redder state, the lower the literacy. Places like WV have no idea what is at stake and who can best serve them

It is American destiny, president Barrack Obama, in the tradition of our founding-fathers such as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as Ronald Reagan. I miss Hillary Clinton, and expect Michelle Obama to follow her footstep and run for president someday, it will be the first female African-American president in the history. We are heading for a socialist society, well-fare for all who do not work, punishment for all who are successful, higher taxes to finance big spending and big government-control, more regulations, and less and less freedom. Gob bless America.

Its not over yet. I'm still waiting for the October surprise from McCain and the Republicans. Charges of voter fraud, rumors of another terrorist attack, who knows what they will try.
Obama and his supporters can't get lazy. Keep pushin' on until the 4th.

West Va would be a nice symbolic win, but focusing on North Carolina, Colorado, Virginia would be more meaningful and rewarding because of the tight Senate races in those states

I belive in Obama In view of politic, financial, new ideas, knowledge, to help the high percentage of American people, and his planning and knowledge will help him to succeed as a president of USA for the next 8 years.
I belive Obama is the man to poll out the sinking boat from bottom of the see that Bush, McCain and some of the Bush firend damaged the USA and the wolrd.
McCain is just like Bush with diferent face (Like movie called Face off).
McCain is a very close friend of Bush in Politic or persona lsite,.The US peaple will not accept in million years Bush copy Man such as McCain.
We failed in Iraq, lost, damage in millions, we could not find waht we were looking for. I think there was only one person to take him out President Saddam, not the majority Irqi inocent people including over 4000 US lost. NOw is a good time McCain should withdraw from Race with his nonsence running mate. Sara just want to show off and she is very prijedist and ugly in Polictics and negative compain.

All we should vote for Obama to clean up the miss that Bush -McCain left behind them.

Thank You

Homayun Nadjem

Just a question:

Do any of these polls pick up people who only use cell phones and don't often answer, or even have a "land line?"

You dont say. And I am proud of Colin Powell he had some valid reason for his endorsement. NONE IT HAD TO DO WITH POLITICS IN MY OPINION IT HAD TO DO WITH REBUILDING AMERICA.

Now that folks is a RESPECTABLE REPUBLICAN.

Everytime somebody makes an ignorant statement, Obama moves up in the polls. Obama is a pefect candidate and I am happy for my kids future with somebody that just gets it.

I am stunned as I listen to McCain talking about Joe the NOT Really a Plumber like he is for real! This is unbelievable. And the crowd of jombies in the audience are cheering those lies! McCain wants to give corporate welfare… instead of letting the little man have a break.

Obama, spread the wealth around…. which sane people know to mean opportunity and tax breaks! Let McCain and the Republicans support the wealthy. Obama is going to support the REST of us!

Who cares about polls?! Obama supporters, you need to go out and vote! Obama will need every single vote in order to win this election. Don't gloat about polls! GO OUT AND VOTE!!!

Ms. Fanning is an example of the kind of voter McCain cherishes –someone who can't think for themselves, research on their own where the candidates stand on issues and make an educated decision. Rather, they just blabber out extremist remarks like those of McCarthyist Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann. This is the start to a shameful week for America.

I am so glad that Gen. Powell said what he said as background to his endorsement of Obama. Someone had to say it.

Extracted from the article:

"Meanwhile, a new NBC/Mason Dixon survey of West Virginia voters has John McCain with a 6 point lead there, 47-46 percent."

Can someone explain the numbers to me?

I cannot understand why McCain and Palin continue to lie when only their base believes or supports thier lies and gross misrepresentation of the truth. I beleive the Honorable Colin Powell's endorsement will have a dramatic affect on the outcome. Obama supports should not give up now, but I'm confident he will blow McCain/Palin away with a landslide victory. Praise God for the sake of our country!

Complacency is dangerous, but not just for Obama.

There are down-ballot Democrats whose chances depend even more on large turnout that do Obama's. The Obama campaign appears to know this and seems ready to push hard through the very last day of the campaign.

The rest of us need to do the same thing. Talk up Democrats in general every time you have the chance. Let's not wake up 17days from now wondering if we could have done more.

Our country needs each of us even more than it needs Obama.

I am heartened by these numbers after the horrific attacks on him this weekend. Will they never come to the realization that Americans (1) don't believe a quarter of the things McCain says, and (2) were looking forward to the "clean" campaign he promised. We're still waiting to see that side of you, Senator. You can be charming and funny, but you can also be the angriest, most bitter, hateful man in the country., and when you aren't preaching hate, Sarah Palin is more than capable.These people do not deserve the Presidency.

I agree, we need to make sure everyone who supports Obama gets out and votes. Also, can someone please tell McCain to stop calling me "my friends"? That is the most annoying phrase I have ever heard. It is too presumptuous for him to think that everyone who comes to see his rally's is his friend. Our true friend is Obama who will cut taxes for us hardworking people.

Oregonian, I could not agree with you more! Signed a Minnesotan. Obama Biden 2008.

I could not agree more with Oregonian!

Still wonder why McCain/Palin keep on suggesting all the wrong information on Obama and that the get the chance.
Apperently nobody stop them.

Anyway: VOTE !!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden 2008!

I hope that Obama isn't concentrating too much on West Virginia and North Carolina at the expense of Missouri, Florida, and Ohio. If McCain is denied any one of those states, Obama wins easily. All three are close; now isn't the time to be distracted by red fruit that's farther away.

Let's see..Obama has the major networks and newspapers in the tank in favor of him, 98% of African Americans and Americans who give him millions so he can spend $35 million a week on ads. 6 points ahead…wow.

By the way…General Powell planned to vote for him all along. He has the gall to jab at McCain.

In the beggining my family and I , which includes 9 registered voters, where on McCains side. Decideing we would all vote for him because of his Immgration bill. But now he's changed all his positions and he is a diffrent man than that who first came to the senate. Obama is a definate change. He defenitly shows thet charachter of change and the new America this century needs. So all of you obama supporters go out and vote for him. Just because he has 5 or 6 point lead dosent mean everyone will vote. You need to go out and VOTE!!!

We are on the verge of being a socialist country. The stage is set.

Collin Powell's endorsement of Obama says to me that McCain has crossed a very dangerous line. Choosing a VP that is only pretty and that do her thing on SNL does McCain an injustice of his own fault.

This endorsement tells America that McCain has lost his dignity and integrity because of the way his campaign has allowed racism, bigotry hate and prejudice to rule his campaign. The respect that many republicans have once had for him is now dwindling on a rapid pace.

Palin is not only inexperience but unqualified no matter how much McCain says no, at this point it is the only thing he can say because he kept her, he could have change VP once he saw that this Palin was a lost cause. People come out to see her because she feeds to their prejudice and bigotry brought with her from Alaska.

McCain has dragged himself down with this VP. The republicans are also a disgrace because they should have step in and talked to McCain.

These people that come to the rallies need positive role models, they need a positive vision, they need constructive criticism all of these especially in the state that the nation is in.

Limbaugh answers to Powell’s endorsement have proven the point of the kind of folks McCain has in his corner that has had a backlash on his campaign. With so much hate in a painful economy it is seen where McCain cannot and will not see through the smoke.

McCain campaign has had a boomerang effect. McCain is also deserving of everything he is getting, because he is also a very hateful man and that is very much portrayed in our homes on the TV screen, this is something he cannot hide.

At this point no matter what McCain does or says is falling on deaf ears. GOOD FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA.

like the man said don't gloat , VOTE!

VOTE VOTE VOTE! Please stop McCain/Palin from even coming close! I am more afraid of Palin than even McCain! Let her go back to Alaska and do what she does best…Hunt moose! McCain nor her belong anywhere near the whilte house! Please make sure you go vote!

Obama/Biden 08!!!

Please everyone get out and vote. Let's show McCain/Palin that their sleeze campaign will not work!

(66 year old white woman from Texas)

That's teach him to cancel on Letterman

Oregonian (and everybody else): Read "Steal back your vote" (check Google). Then think again about voting early. Never, never, never vote absentee (one way to vote early) unless you are really absent. You DO NOT KNOW where that envelope will end up.

If you vote with everybody else and someone challenges your registration there _will_ be Obama/DNC lawyers around to help you (otherwise call them). If you vote early it might be much tougher for you. Take the day off, queue early, stay in the queue, don't let them discourage you, bring good ID(s) and a cellphone, know the phone-number of your local DNC outlet, withstand all challenges with their help and VOTE.

I live in west virginia, and you couldn't pay me to vote for John McCain. There are Obama lovers here as well, it's just that the majority of the poulation of my state is elderly, or aging so I think they unfortunately can relate to McCain. I pray Obama wins my State and the Nation!! We NEED change!

Way to spin these polls. A 1 point lead is an "advantage"?

Small individual donors; smart disciplined campaign; strong well directed ground game; simple message that also contains necessary specifics; honest non-negative ads; and an overall sense of a candidate and campaign with good judgment.
versus
A republican candidate who is tied to current and perhaps most unpopular president of all time; a GOP campaign that is undisciplined; whose VP pick and key tactical and strategic decisions show questionable/erratic judgment; a candidate whose personal image has deteriorated from a likable individualist to a hostile bitterness that is unlikable; a campaign with an undefinable message, except in characterization, which supports and demonstrates few specifics.
All this equals victory in November for Barack Obama.

Its seems like every time I talk to a person that is supporting McCain they have a buch of nasty things to say about Senator Obama and when I asked them to tell me something with substance about what McCain/Palin will do to improve things for this country they keep going back to bashing Senator Obama. This is starting to sound like a broken record and if we were still using broken records what would we do with them? Throw them out the same way we need to throw John McCain and Palin out.

P.S. Palin keep your day job and continue to work part time for Saturday Night Live because that is as close as you will get to being an average Joe because alot of average Joe's have second jobs.

Its so simple.
McCain is Bush.
Obama is Change.

Obama/Binden 2008!

Bravo to Obama for having a discussion with the crazy "socialist" screamer in Cape Fear, NC.
Probably the first time she ever met a erudite black man in her life (well, half black).

Oregonian for O/B – "FOR the people and BY the people" baloney. Obama has a plan for redistribution of wealth. Steal from the rich, give to the poor. It will be distributed the way the government wants NOT the people! There's a name for that. It's been tried in various places around the world such as the U.S.S.R. Study some history before you vote. It's no wonder McCain is frustrated at times. He has spent his whole life fighting for the freedom we enjoy and now faces someone who wants to destroy that freedom. The more government control the less freedom. Too bad so many are being hoodwinked by Obama.

CNN could you prove you're not totally biased and post this instead of holding it in moderation?

GO VOTE! OBAMA08! GO VOTE! OBAMA08!

You state that McCain has a six point lead in West Virginia, but then cite the poll numbers as "47-46 percent", which must be an error.

To paraphrase the late Tim Russert. Three words – Virginia, Virginia, Virginia.

If I were Obama this is where I'd spend most of my time. Why waste time or money in West Virginia or North Carolina. The election probably won't turn there (although time spent in North Carolina might help the Democratic senate candidate). Victory on Nov 4 comes down to Florida, Ohio and Virginia. Florida will be difficult because there is some bigotry and has been a vicious email smear campaign among the traditionally Democratic older Jewish vote in south Florida, and a strong conservative bent in the rest of the state. The Republican vote suppression apparatus in Ohio makes a victory there problematic, as well as the number of older white blue collar voters.
With a Democratic governor and senator recently elected, and a strong Democratic senate candidate, Virginia is where any close election will turn, and according to the polls, Obama's strongest lead in a swing state. If Obama focuses in the next two weeks on holding his lead in Pennsylvania and winning Virginia, he will win the election. The rest is just icing on the cake.

Obama will win if people vote. That means the young must follow through on their votes. Nothing is more important to democracy than exercising your right to vote. If you don't vote, you have no right to complaint about the government in power.

Obama/Biden '08

I doubt the polls are that close. I believe Obama's lead is much higher..but they just dont want to say cause it'll make McCain look too bad.

OBAMA 08′ 12′

The Tide is Turning.

This new backlash against the Bush Administration is almost enough to make up for 8 years of going backwards.

All we need now is george and dick charged with war crimes.

My comment, first line, should read "time for us Obama supporters." I tried to correct the error, but hit "submit comment" by mistake!

with just few days to bringing real change to America, we need to put all hands on deck, its not over untik its finally over on Nov. 4 we will get to the promise land and Sen. Obama will be crowned as the great president of this country.

So CNN moderator, are you a Republican operative plant working at CNN to slant the ticker posts pro-Republican?

I have five comments submitted (this one makes six) and all are in moderation limbo.

I demand that your supervisor be informed of your efforts to censor opinion that is acceptable to CNN policy, but not to your propagand guidelines.

I just returned from an Obama's Rally in Fayetteville. This will be my second rally. His message was/is positive and I look forward to casting my vote for him in the Morning.

Obama/Biden 08

I totally agree Oregonian. However, there is another step: register, vote and serve. We are going to be called upon to serve each other. Senator Obama cannot do it all. We need each other, and all people of our great country. It is of the utmost importance that we put the pedal to the metal and do not ease up until President Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. After that, we roll up are sleeves and make this a better place for "all" the citizens of our country. May God continue to bless our country, our presidental candidates and the world!

Go Senators Obama & Biden: 08/12

a 47-46 percent poll has a margin of 1 percent.

let keep sprinting to finish line people it time for change
Obama/Binden 08

He deserves to be ahead. He has managed himself and his campaign admirably.

Let's hope that voters will turn out in great numbers and not be complacent. We need to show Republicans that the swiftboating politics will not work this time (this from a reformed Republican supporter – ME). The 3rd time will not be the charm in this case. ENOUGH!! This country has been turned upside down by the politics of fearmongering, lies and bad policies for the past 7 years and the behaviour of John McCain is telling us that he is basically cut from the same Republican cloth. I have lost all respect for this man in just a few weeks. I can't really believe that someone's character/personality could change in such a short span of time. It simply means that what we are observing is the REAL McCAIN. That is why he continued to align himself with the GOP even after he was smeared by them in 2000 (the same people he is using to try and smear Sen. Obama). A leopard cannot change its spots. John McCain is a reflection of the republican party (under-handed) at it's worst.

I agree, Oregonian! Finally we have someone who truly wants to work for the People! We need to support him in everyway we can!

All McCain and his Barbie want to talk about is Joe the NOT REALLY a Plumber! And of course, voter fraud, and now campaign money raising practices. Tell you what, they will stoop to anything. So, all we can do is stay the course….. AND VOTE!

I am proud to be voting for Obama, the last two Presidential elections took a page from 3rd world countries where power and thirst for office is put above citizens. Joe the plumber should not worry about taxes with Obama, he should instead worry about the big corporations that award huge bonuses to their CEO and tell employees like you and that there will be no raise, due to company losses when they know they will get fat checks when they are told to leave this companies.

Kosh

Well said Oregonian!

We're not across that finish line yet, but we have the momentum to finish this on our terms. We, the people of this movement, supporters of a man who can change the face of American politics both at home and abroad.

Give what you can, help Barrack make it to the White House and then the world will see that America truly can be the shining start of freedom.

Obama/Biden 2008!

Obama signs have been springing up in North Dallas (Tx). In fact, McCain/Palin signs have been taken down. Unheard of! Texas is not a battleground state and will undoubtably stay Red. But this does bode well for Obama, and demonstrates his ability to cross lines and reach out to all voters, not just his base.

I have read that the Country is Right Center, and while that may be the case in good economic times, it is not currently. It is solidly centrist and
Obama is more than capable of governing from the center. That is why he is leading in these usually Conservative states, and why he has garnered the support of prominent Republicans like Colin Powell.

It's about time some of these states started buiding a consensus around Obama. At this point, the only people who could possibly be supporting McCain are those who could care less what damage McCain will do to America but would rather vote for him than for Obama for a number of reasons not related so much to policy. These are the same folks who voted for Bush the second time.

The haters and narrow minded will get to sit out the next 8 years in the same fashion we have had to sit through the last 8. Justice will be served.

i have a question, if you are a major share holder in an international corporation, would you support pormoting an intry level manager to the position of the CEO?

CNN poll of polls is useless.

Stop trying to make this a horserace.

2 weeks to go baby. everything they try lately will blow up in thier face just like joe the fake plumber.

Please forward this comment to John McCain:

Racism is alive and well in the United States. Sarah Palin is the new leader. She has attracted fringe hate groups. Attending her rallies is like attending a Klu Klux Klan meeting, with Sarah smiling benevontly upon her admirers while they yell, " Kill em!" "Go Sarah go!" "Drill baby drill!"

USA!!!!! wake up, and vote for OBAMA/BIDEN. This is your chance to re-build USA. I can see the new face of USA from this young man.

Obama/Biden O8!!!!!

Oh wow! This race is going to be close it certain states. I have been watching this space and the comments posted for the past 2 months. Sen.Obama sure has a lead, but I implore all my AMERICAN friends to vote and vote early if possible! The WORLD simply cannot afford another four years of Republican arrogance. Honestly, I am scared of Sarah Palin and the hate that she is fueling. Vote and Vote for Obama! God bless you all

I am in MD and my family from WV just left here after a visit. I can tell you that they are voting for Obama. They said that is the talk down there in them hills. They are ashamed they voted not one, but, two times for Bush and they want to break the cycle. We'll see…

Amen to the previous comment. Very astute. I've been listening to Palin's stump speeches this weekend and all she does is lie. McCain just attacks and lies, as well. Biden and Obama on the other hand talk about the issues and how they affect ALL Americans, not just his base supporters or Joe the Plumber. I'm about sick to death of Joe the Plumber.

In essence, McCain/Palin inspire division, hate and distrust – while Obama/Biden just inspire.

I am an Obama supporter and I believe people will come through for Obama at the polls. McSame is now throwing around socialism. I am surprised that any American would believe anything McSame says given that he changes his position with the wind. McSame doesn't stand for anything that's why Obama got Colin Powell's vote. Colin Powell says it best.

Go Obama – Change we can believe in.

Obama is the right man to lead us at this time of our history. But be careful, Obama supporters! It's not over until it's over. You have to vote first!

McCain/Palin is joke. No substance. It's a shame for their party and the country. Surprisingly, there are still people voting for them. Have you asked the question why? Something wrong.

Joe ain't a Plumber and Palin ain't a VP. Don't be fooled by the nonsense of the GOP. Move forward America and let's change the direction of this country. The world is watching and waitng for us to return to our place of prominence!

If people want to talk about Ayers why aren't they talking about McCain and Gordon Liddy.

Colin Powell backs Barack?

Well, John McCain has the backing of Henry Kisenger (wanted war criminal), Jame Baker (engineered the Republican Theft of the 2000 presidential election), and Alexander Haig (tried to usurp executive authority when Reagan got shot). So there.

John Mccain has accused Barack Obama's ideas as being socialist, Well, President Bush and John Mccain's polices have created and will continue to create a culture of Nobles and Surfs. These trickle down economics did not work in the past and will not work in the future.

I have been following this election from the start & i think cnn is in the tank for Obama You don't talk about his bad points &there are many. OBAMA IS SLICK. Go usa .Stop screaming we're better than everyone else . your record isn't too good at picking a leader so far. I stopped watching your program 4 mnths. ago because of your bias.News media should not pick the next president.

McCain: 'I love being the underdog'… Ha! Better get used to it! I wonder how the rest of the Republicans like being the underdog?

How is it that '47-46′ constitutes a six-point lead? Either West Virginia has different rules of arithmetic, or someone needs to work on their copy/paste skills.

I agree its time to take back our country from the money hungry Republicans that have lured the uninformed with smoke and mirrors. The snake oil salesman of the McCain/Palin campaign will go down in history as the most inscrutable campaign ever!

Minnesota is far from being a "swing state" CNN please. Oregonian for Obama were you quoting Lenin or Marx there dude?

I agree, vote for Obama, vote for change !!

If this is true, why haven't you updated your CNN election tracker website? I just reloaded it and it still shows McCain with the lead.

For the longest time in my town, all I saw in front lawns was the signs for the Repubs.Made me wonder why these people had thier heads in the ground. but now The past week or two, have been seeing more and more Obama/Biden going up… Am going to ask my apt. manager if I can put up a Obama sign by my apartment… Obama is our best hope to climb out of this abyss 8 years of mismanagement and leadership has gotten us into…

Obama/Biden all the way……

Obama was right. The Dems have a way of losing at the end. We cannot let this happen.

I can only hope that the younger generation in these key battleground states takes up the reins on this dark and dreary trail we've been continuously led to these past eight years…
I myself, being a young liberal in South Carolina, one of the 'Bible belt states', feel that this state wouldn't be blue if Republicans announced they were going to burn the Southern states to the ground. But finally, for the first time, it would seem, there is actually a candidate reaching out to young voters, as we find ourselves inheriting the disaster that is modern America. Take control! Like the Oregonian said, Vote for Obama-Biden 2008!

According to CNN:………."Meanwhile, a new NBC/Mason Dixon survey of West Virginia voters has John McCain with a 6 point lead there, 47-46 percent"

How is 47-46 a 6 point lead?

There are women who you may like and admire,but won't bring them home to Momma. Need I say more about why people come out to see the pitbull with lipstick.

It is not over till it over!

McCain will not hesitate in back stabbing, raising shallow issues, that play to the fear of an electorate of nation in ruin. Terrorism, socialism, character issues, choice, Hussain, Ayers, Acorn, race and religion etc. are all part of the desperate Republican strategy. Four more years of the same – will not get McCain to the WH. But the bogus attacks will appeal to a significant number of people that live on sound bites!

These poll really don't matter. Impulse voting might decide who wins on the 4th. How far has McCain fallen form the idealism he strived for – thats another story!

I am a Texan count me out for Obama. I will vote for the underdog, who cares what about the polls. It is all media doing anyhow, so what neither party will make this a better america. We are to far gone, the government has is bankrupting the American dream, they are buying up the land, the houses and banking to control us and Obama is going to make us a socialist party. Lets run away from this type of idea, it will take away our freedom, allow us to become a nation of aliens controlled by big government and big brother. We need a leader who will give us our freedom. Vote for McCain and Palin, they are the real change.

So, I guess it's a typo, but how is 47-46 a "6 point lead"? LOL. Go Obama! Let's not get smug, and I agree… Don't gloat… VOTE~

We are in this for the long haul! Obama winning the election IS just the beginning and we need to continue to be FIRED UP and READY TO GO!

There is something fishy about the amount of money Obama has to purchase his win. I think there should be a limit to $$ used in a campaign. To bad Obama didn't think about all the children in the US that go to sleep each night hungry. Money, BS and a smile seems to be all you need to possibly win a campaign.

I'm pretty sure those West Virginia numbers are wrong. Must have been a typo because they match the Ohio numbers you mentioned–but with the candidates flipped.

My Oregon ballot arrived in the mail Friday, and I'm happy to say that it has now been marked for Obama/Biden and will be placed in a ballot drop box tomorrow.

YES — vote early if you can, but if you don't have that option, VOTE on the 4th. Let's not just win this election by a hair — let's win it with a landslide, a mandate that will leave no doubt which way most of us want to see this country move forward. Break down the red/blue state barriers once and for all, send Limbaugh and his minions back into obscurity and let this country once again become the UNITED States of America.

Let's take back our country — and VOTE! Let your voice be heard.

Something is wrong with the statement about the WV poll. It says 6 point lead (47-46). Should it be 47-41?

I`m proud to be an American ….. I`m proud of the way the American people are reacting to this presidential election .
As much as some pundents try to make this election about race , I can see that the American people are not so narrow minde as the pundents think ……. America has come a long way towards unity , and we will not be hoodwinked into the side shows and devisive antics of the Rush Limbaughs , the Sean Hannity`s , The Rudy Guiliani`s and such .
I say BRAVO AMERICA !!!!

This is without the Powell effect on independents still to come. Colin Powell says Sarah Palin simply is not leadership material, the McCain campaign not inclusive enough, and the bigoted targeting of Muslims is un-American – what else can be said for McCain’s misguided efforts? Importantly, neutrals and independents would tend to agree. Is Powell racist – highly unlikely for a man of his nature to mislead his countrymen. A man who took the fall for his country without complaint when he was required to lie to the world? I would argue that such a man is not about race.
The issue for Powell appears to be a republican agenda out of sync with the new order anticipated for the world.
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Meanwhile, a new NBC/Mason Dixon survey of West Virginia voters has John McCain with a 6 point lead there, 47-46 percent.

PROOFREADING??? MATH?? THAT WOULD BE A 1% not 6% LEAD SO WHICH IS IT??

Colin Powel,
An American Heroe and Statesman, endorses Obama "The Socialist/Terrorist" Can't wait to hear how Rush and Haniity will Spin this one! I guess they'll say because Colin Powel is Black!

CNN. I made the first post of the a.m. today and it was not entered. Please post this.
The endorsement of Colin Powell is a real tribute to the authenticity of Obama. I believe he answered many questions which might have remained in the minds of some undecideds.

As an independent, i supported McCain in 2000, but he is not the same person. His campaign of such divisive and negative messages have caused me to lose all respect for him. At such a critical time in our nation we need a UNITER, not a divider.

His selection of Gov. Palin totally disspelled his statement of "country first"

OBAMA/BIDEN

BTW. I'm white and an over 60 grandmother, who hopes we will not see racism in this election as we have seen it here in the South in past years. I pray we have overcome that.

You should proof read your articles better. it states John McCain leads in W, VA. by 6 points 47-46. one of these facts must be wrong.

Don't you agree!

Note to all the pundits: Start making a distinction between negative campaign ads and those attacks that undermine a candidate's character. Sure, Obama is outspending McCain on "negative ads," but none of these have questioned McCain's patriotism or implied any "terrorist connections." Obama's ads and speeches focus on his differences with McCain on the issues, not his character. This is healthy American political fighting and not "negative" in the same sense McCain's ads and speeches are. You don't hear people in Obama's crowds yelling "Kill him" or "traitor."

Obama loves this country, and this is evidenced in his ethical campaigning, despite attacking his opponent on issues.

As a former southerner, I would never underestimate the regretable power of racism in this election. I am praying that Obama wins, not just by a squeak, but by a landslide. I agree with General Powell, John McCain is a decent candidate, much better than, say, the current occupant of the White House, but his choice of a running mate and the tone of his campaign lead me to think that Obama is the only choice for me. The United States needs a landslide this time, not a squeaker.

Yes, Obama will do great things.
1. He will take the war from Iraq to Afganistan. Still a war to you anti-war people out there.
2. He will redistribute the wealth so any of you making over 200,000 combined income or business (maybe less if Obama wants) will be robbed and given to the poor. That is incentive to make America better and foster the American dream.
3. Obama will raise your taxes in a recession. That will definitely foster new job growth. So lets hope we get higher unemployment insurance.
Good luck people.
Vote for McCain and we will be on the right path out of this mess.

This is proof that the American people will not go unheard. For years we had to live through the complete hypocrisy of Republican control.

John McCain to this day, continues to lie to everyone about Obama's tax plan and patriotism. He has become everything that he was once against.

'Nothing can withstand the power of millions of voices calling for change."

Obama/Biden
Warner for Virginia Senate

My fear is the choice some people will make when they vote. Will they choose a skin color over their country?

There is considerable nervousness here in Europe that the "idiot vote" will prevail at the last minute and McCain/Palin will somehow steal this election. An Obama win will go a long way to repairing the U.S's relationship with the rest of the world, not because of Obama himself is the perfect man for foreign relations but because it would be seen as Americans rejecting the Bush regime (and in so doing rejecting the most hated US president in European history). Most Europeans will celebrate the end of the Bush leadership (many of us feel he deserves much worse than just losing his job for his crimes against human rights and the environment) but McCain getting in would not be enough of a change to restore faith in America.

Whilst obviously Americans should decide their own countries fate it would be wise to remember the feelings of their allies and friends when choosing their leader.

As someone who has lived in America and loves America I would hate to see the bond between Europe and America destroyed by the Republican party.

Since the economic downturn began in December 2007, the United States has lost over 600,000 jobs, and the national unemployment rate has risen to a five-year high of 6.1%. States most affected are concentrated largely in the Pacific West, Midwest, and South Atlantic regions, and are led by Michigan (8.9%), Rhode Island (8.5%), California (7.7%), and Mississippi (7.7%)..

Don't forget Obama's now famous statement about "spreading the wealth." American workers know what that statement means. If Obama is elected, those who have been financially responsible will be contributing more for those who have not been responsible.

Yes, I agree wholeheartedly. I have already voted for Obama/Biden and continue to contribute to their campaign. The job is not finished until Barack and Joe are in the White House.

I will finally get to vote tomorrow in Florida. And my vote along with my entire family, mother included , will go to Obama! Florida will go blue on Nov 4th. Bet on it.

I watched the dinner and comedy presentations by the canidates. I think it was to funny and great relief from the normal campain. I must say, that when John Mccain does not "pull this off" maybe he can find a job as a stand up comedian and i hope it includes medical coverage for him and his.

I think we are going to see the reverse of the Bradley effect in this election, people are going to go in vote for wallet and pocketbooks and forget the race thing, some of McCain's storngest supporter are going to vote for Obama and not tell anyone because in their hearts they know Obama/ Bidden are best for the county….

That is why Obama is going to lose-gloating! He thinks he has won already. But no one I know has voted yet! And I see streets lined with McCain signs. So go ahead and gloat – you may regret it soon.

Since the economic downturn began in December 2007, the United States has lost over 600,000 jobs, and the national unemployment rate has risen to a five-year high of 6.1%. States most affected are concentrated largely in the Pacific West, Midwest, and South Atlantic regions, and are led by Michigan (8.9%), Rhode Island (8.5%), California (7.7%), and Mississippi (7.7%)..

I really belive in Obama/Biden ticket this is what I've waited a life time to see and I've already voted for them in ohio.As did my husband

The polls are meaningless. Why don't you quit mentioning them?

I notice CNN keeps mentioning the Bradley Effect. Is this what they are secretly really hoping?

I doubt Obama can win in West Virginia….there is something about the people in WV that no matter who they are will never vote for a person of color. It has been instilled in them since an early age Too badthey believe the way they do, but they sure will reap the rewards of an Obama presidency.

I watched an interview with a woman who said she was voting for McCain because she saw Sara Palin buying diapers in Walmart and she was a hunter.

My immediate reaction is Phil Gramm must be right when he said the recession is just a mental recession and Americans are a bunch of whiners. Otherwise people like the aforementioned woman would have put a little more emphasis on the issues and the economy instead of her reasons for supporting Sara Palin.

You have a math error here:

"Meanwhile, a new NBC/Mason Dixon survey of West Virginia voters has John McCain with a 6 point lead there, 47-46 percent. It's a considerably smaller gap than the 13-point margin of victory President Bush garnered there in 2004."

Obama gets his support from terrorists, racists, felons, and now a man who lied before the UN to start this horrible war. Who's next to endorse him, I wonder!

How is 47-46 percent a six point lead for McCain in West Virginia?

obama/biden08

Keep up the good work Obama

John Mccain wants to work from the top down by giving cuts to corperations in hope that they will creat jobs. The recent past has demonstrated the flaw in the idea. Most buisnesses/corporations have not invested in jobs for Americans instead they have put the money in their pockets and given jobs away to other countries.

I love how the Obamabots are so excited over Colin Powell's endorsement. The same Powell who a few days ago testified in court that Ted Stevens was an honest man, the same Powell who said Stevens is a man of integrity, the same Powell who testified before the UN he knew FOR A FACT that Iraq had WMDs that got us into this mess. Not exactly a man whose judgment I trust

It appears that McCain will try just about anything to win. He used someone who claimed to be a plumber to make an argument to distract. Joe the plumber is a relative of Charles Keating, who was not vetted like his running mate.Joe the plumber is a liar and cnn, you want to make him a star?

I agree, Oregonian! We need to keep our minds on the finish line to get Obama elected! It's not over yet!

Go Obama! God Biden!

The real Joe the plumber knows who his real friend is.

Obama 08

That's right,stick together and don't be deterred from doing your duty by voting for "o". I have a cousin that went to vote early and encountered resistence. She moved to a different address recently and went to the polling station that she was accustomed to going. She was told that was not her voting station and blew her off. Obvious they didn't know who they were dealing with. She persisted and insisted for information until they got tired of looking at her and told her where she needed to go. She was able to go to the correct station and vote. This was just one incident I know of personally. I'm sure their are many other incidents of this kind. Don't be turned away by road blocks. This is your right."VOTE"

BARACK OBAMA WANTS TO HELP ALL WORKING

AMERICANS SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO THE KIND

OF SCHOOLS HE WENT TO, NOT MAKE MORE BILLIONAIRES

AT OUR EXPENSE LIKE GEORGE BUSH, HIS FATHER BEFORE

HIM & MCBUSH, WHO VOTED A 90% OF THE TIME FOR THE RICH.

AND WE HAVE HIM ON VIDEO SAYING IT HIMSELF.

People DO NOT LET UP!!! I told my mother in NC to pretend she is killing a snake, DON'T STOP HITTING IT UNTIL IT STOPS MOVING, AND THEN HIT IT SOME MORE!

It's a democracy. Let the people decide. You get the Government you deserve. Americans derserve what they have got more the last EIGHT YEARS. WANT MORE OF THE SAME? VOTE REPUBLICAN.

EVEN JOHN McCAIN SAYS HE WANTS CHANGE – HOW CAN HE LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND THEN LIE DOWN WITH THOSE PEOPLE RUNNING HIS CAMPAIGN.

I CRINGE EVERY TIME I HEAR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY ADS, AND THEN SEE A SMILING McCAIN SAY "I AM JOHN McCAIN AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE"!

I CRINGE EVERY TIME I HEAR JOHN McCAIN SAY "My Friends" and then he knowingly goes on to repeat the lies, and half-truths to MISLEAD the voters. HOW STUPID DOES HE THINK AMERICANS or other NATA peoples are!

I agree: Don't Gloat- Vote! Let's kick it up a notch Obama supporters! Vote early, make calls, and get involved with your local campaign offices. Together, we can!

I am trying to understand McCain/Palin's tactics. I never hear anything of substance in their speeches. Their tactic is lying about Obama's polices and trying to get applause with one-liners. It scares me to see how these people are taken in with their lies. People, do not be fooled by these wolves in sheep's clothing. If you think that the economy is good right now, vote McCain/Palin, for they have the same policies that Bush has. If you want a better economy, vote Obama/Biden. It is as simple as that. Do not be taken in by these deceitful liars. Do not allow yourselves to be the audiences of these Jim Joneses.
CNN, please print this. You never print any other. You don't because I speak the truth.

I'm casting my vote for the ticket of Sponge Bob/Patrick , I think we are safer that way!!

Obama all the way