Comments on: CNN Poll: Race may be tightening http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sondagens 20/10/2008 « ITD - Presidenciais Americanas 2008 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1987748 Sondagens 20/10/2008 « ITD - Presidenciais Americanas 2008 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:14:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1987748 [...] CNN/Opinion Research [...] [...] CNN/Opinion Research [...]

]]> By: TR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957350 TR Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:30:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957350 This race is tightening according to CNN. They have a viewership stake to keep this race tight. Look at the difference bewtween all of the organizations who take polls, they are all over the place. The bottom line is you have to get out and vote. The only poll that matters is the one on the night of Nov. 3rd. This race is tightening according to CNN. They have a viewership stake to keep this race tight. Look at the difference bewtween all of the organizations who take polls, they are all over the place.

The bottom line is you have to get out and vote. The only poll that matters is the one on the night of Nov. 3rd.

]]> By: John the Electrician http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957348 John the Electrician Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:30:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957348 Cann't believe people still believe these republican crap. Just like 2008 Nobel Price winner in Economics, professor Krugman said "Rebuplican party becomes a party of stupid". Can you image where these 10+ trillions of national debt coming from? Bush contributed half of that. We don't redistrubute wealth, we redistribute the burden of national debt!!! Cann't believe people still believe these republican crap. Just like 2008 Nobel Price winner in Economics, professor Krugman said "Rebuplican party becomes a party of stupid". Can you image where these 10+ trillions of national debt coming from? Bush contributed half of that. We don't redistrubute wealth, we redistribute the burden of national debt!!!

]]> By: maca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957346 maca Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:30:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957346 McCain/Palin 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was Hillary's supporter and no any more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! McCain/Palin 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was Hillary's supporter and no any more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: crystal mitchell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957345 crystal mitchell Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:30:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957345 These polls are fake this is why Obama, doesn't put much stock into them. Who are they polling, I have never recieved one call form any polling. Also with as much trouble that this country is in how can anyone in their right mind vote for McCain after choosing Sarah Palin as his VP, this was McCain putting himself first and country last. This is how the republicans have been operating for the last 8 years and look at the mess that we are in??????? People wake up, we can not allow this to happen. McCain is wrong for this time. We need someone that will transcend across all party lines. McCain can just keep his own party line. Vote Obama/Biden , Nov. 4, 08 These polls are fake this is why Obama, doesn't put much stock into them. Who are they polling, I have never recieved one call form any polling. Also with as much trouble that this country is in how can anyone in their right mind vote for McCain after choosing Sarah Palin as his VP, this was McCain putting himself first and country last. This is how the republicans have been operating for the last 8 years and look at the mess that we are in??????? People wake up, we can not allow this to happen. McCain is wrong for this time. We need someone that will transcend across all party lines. McCain can just keep his own party line. Vote Obama/Biden , Nov. 4, 08

]]> By: bob in L.A. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957341 bob in L.A. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:29:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957341 The press keeps the country fired up about the candidates causing us to take sides. This will make for close elections from now on. 24 hour news cycles are changing the political landscape and with it the polls every day. What this poll also shows is fewer undecided voters- a swing towards McCain in this weeks numbers. The press keeps the country fired up about the candidates causing us to take sides. This will make for close elections from now on.
24 hour news cycles are changing the political landscape and with it the polls every day.
What this poll also shows is fewer undecided voters- a swing towards McCain in this weeks numbers.

]]> By: RH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957336 RH Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:29:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957336 I expect John McCain will win this election. I just can't see America doing the right thing. I expect John McCain will win this election.

I just can't see America doing the right thing.

]]> By: Robin in SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957337 Robin in SC Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:29:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957337 The Powell endorsement should give Obama an upward tick in the polls...those independents still not convinced and the republicans who are dissatisfied with their party, McCain, and Palin. Without a major gaffe by one of the candidates, the margin should be closing a little at this point in the race, as undecideds decide. But I believe Obama will win by a bigger margin than the polls reflect primarily because of the young vote. The Powell endorsement should give Obama an upward tick in the polls...those independents still not convinced and the republicans who are dissatisfied with their party, McCain, and Palin. Without a major gaffe by one of the candidates, the margin should be closing a little at this point in the race, as undecideds decide. But I believe Obama will win by a bigger margin than the polls reflect primarily because of the young vote.

]]> By: FreeNLovIt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957333 FreeNLovIt Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957333 Obama's plans are the Clinton plans. If under the 90's we were under a socialist plan and we all have jobs. Hey, that's not so bad. I rather be under a socialist Clinton plan than a Bush'O'Greed plan, which McCain endorses (big breaks for underserved) Obama's plans are the Clinton plans. If under the 90's we were under a socialist plan and we all have jobs. Hey, that's not so bad.

I rather be under a socialist Clinton plan than a Bush'O'Greed plan, which McCain endorses (big breaks for underserved)

]]> By: Vic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957329 Vic Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957329 If the race is tightening, it may be due to his endorsement by Colin Powell who was such a hawk for the Iraq war, just the opposite of what Obama said he himself was. Obama would be wise to quit surrounding himself with Washington retreads if he truly wants CHANGE there. If the race is tightening, it may be due to his endorsement by Colin Powell who was such a hawk for the Iraq war, just the opposite of what Obama said he himself was. Obama would be wise to quit surrounding himself with Washington retreads if he truly wants CHANGE there.

]]> By: Tray J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957328 Tray J Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957328 I swear the media will do anything to make us all believe that this is still a race. CNN needs it to be close for rating! Well let me tell you this the fact that Obama is only up by 5 points in the polls shows you just how dumb the people of America continue to be. I just hope that this makes those that have a brain go to the polls and vote! Take a friend and then tell your friend to take a friend, then pray that we do the right thing for our Country. I swear the media will do anything to make us all believe that this is still a race. CNN needs it to be close for rating!
Well let me tell you this the fact that Obama is only up by 5 points in the polls shows you just how dumb the people of America continue to be. I just hope that this makes those that have a brain go to the polls and vote! Take a friend and then tell your friend to take a friend, then pray that we do the right thing for our Country.

]]> By: Kim in AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957326 Kim in AZ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957326 Sarah Palin calls Obama a socialist. Sarah Palin is a Fascist! Now she wants a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. I guess that way she'll be able to name two court cases - instead of just one. She demonizes anyone who disagrees with her - and that includes well over half of the population of this country she claims to love so much. Her only love is self love - she wants to run a country full of ingorant, hateful, Sarah Palin clones. Sarah Palin calls Obama a socialist. Sarah Palin is a Fascist! Now she wants a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. I guess that way she'll be able to name two court cases – instead of just one. She demonizes anyone who disagrees with her – and that includes well over half of the population of this country she claims to love so much. Her only love is self love – she wants to run a country full of ingorant, hateful, Sarah Palin clones.

]]> By: James Byrd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957325 James Byrd Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957325 Take a few moments and look at recent history. During the last 20 years, there's been 2 Republican presidents. Both happened to be named Bush and both screwed up the economy. Is it worth putting another Republican in the White House? Take a few moments and look at recent history. During the last 20 years, there's been 2 Republican presidents. Both happened to be named Bush and both screwed up the economy. Is it worth putting another Republican in the White House?

]]> By: Peter in MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957323 Peter in MI Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957323 Calling Obama a socialist is just another way for McCain/Palin to scare ignorant people who don't even know what it actually means but who have just been told that it's bad. Scaring people is the only tactic Republicans know, and they're pretty good at it, look at Bush and co. I just hope American people will learn from the last 8 years and won't ask for four more of the same. Obama will simply readjust the unfair tax policy established by Bush, i.e. lower taxes for low income families and decrease the huge unfair tax cuts that high income families receive thanks to Bush. Does that mean he is a scary socialist/communist? Maybe if you're blind, for everybody else it means fairness. Obama 08. Calling Obama a socialist is just another way for McCain/Palin to scare ignorant people who don't even know what it actually means but who have just been told that it's bad. Scaring people is the only tactic Republicans know, and they're pretty good at it, look at Bush and co. I just hope American people will learn from the last 8 years and won't ask for four more of the same.

Obama will simply readjust the unfair tax policy established by Bush, i.e. lower taxes for low income families and decrease the huge unfair tax cuts that high income families receive thanks to Bush. Does that mean he is a scary socialist/communist? Maybe if you're blind, for everybody else it means fairness.

Obama 08.

]]> By: SS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957324 SS Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957324 If Obama's tax plan is a redistribution of wealth as Sarah Palin suggests - what does she characterize the windfall profit tas in Alaska as? Why is nobody questioning that? It was, I believe, touted in the VP debate and Joe Biden congratulated her on the same. Politics sigh - is just so frenzied and so in the moment.... If I look at CNN's list of facts v/s claims, I wonder if listening to a debate to understand policies is a good idea. Perhaps we should look at a booklet instead or have 3rd parties describe the real policies and not have condidates characterize their own and eachother's. It is completely misleading. If Obama's tax plan is a redistribution of wealth as Sarah Palin suggests – what does she characterize the windfall profit tas in Alaska as? Why is nobody questioning that? It was, I believe, touted in the VP debate and Joe Biden congratulated her on the same.

Politics sigh – is just so frenzied and so in the moment....

If I look at CNN's list of facts v/s claims, I wonder if listening to a debate to understand policies is a good idea. Perhaps we should look at a booklet instead or have 3rd parties describe the real policies and not have condidates characterize their own and eachother's. It is completely misleading.

]]> By: voting FOR "my" best interest, not businesses http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957322 voting FOR "my" best interest, not businesses Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957322 why am i blocked out, cnn? Dennis, look up facism... see if it does not resemble what has happend in our country the last 8 years why am i blocked out, cnn?

Dennis, look up facism... see if it does not resemble what has happend in our country the last 8 years

]]> By: HRM, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957321 HRM, FL Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957321 Exactly why everyone must not sit at home on election day, it's critical for our future to vote. Obama Biden 08 Exactly why everyone must not sit at home on election day, it's critical for our future to vote.

Obama Biden 08

]]> By: Illinois Blue Dog http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957318 Illinois Blue Dog Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957318 To "Listen to Our Children" The overwhelming majority of younger voters are voting for Obama, not Sen. McCain. So yeah, listen to the children and vote Obama. To "Listen to Our Children"

The overwhelming majority of younger voters are voting for Obama, not Sen. McCain. So yeah, listen to the children and vote Obama.

]]> By: Clinton Democrat for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957317 Clinton Democrat for Obama Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957317 When you're receiving 51% of support (like Sen. Obama is), it doesn't matter how tight the poll is or how many undecideds are left..... even 50% of support is good enough When you're receiving 51% of support (like Sen. Obama is), it doesn't matter how tight the poll is or how many undecideds are left..... even 50% of support is good enough

]]> By: Hillary Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957315 Hillary Democrat Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957315 Of course Collin Powell would endorse Obama.. He's Black....Duh!!!! Blacks will vote for Obama. Just like I would vote for a hispanic if he were were running. But this hispanic will vote McCain in 2008 and Hillary in 2012. No Socialism, No Way, No How, NOBAMA!!! Of course Collin Powell would endorse Obama.. He's Black....Duh!!!! Blacks will vote for Obama. Just like I would vote for a hispanic if he were were running. But this hispanic will vote McCain in 2008 and Hillary in 2012. No Socialism, No Way, No How, NOBAMA!!!

]]> By: Bring on November 4th http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957314 Bring on November 4th Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957314 I don't care how close the race gets. There is no way I am voting Republican. Fix the mess VOTE DEM!! Obama/Biden Virginia for Warner I don't care how close the race gets.

There is no way I am voting Republican.

Fix the mess VOTE DEM!!

Obama/Biden
Virginia for Warner

]]> By: AJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957311 AJ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957311 does anyone really think it will matter who wins? These guys are both such poor choices to lead our nation that I fear for our future. does anyone really think it will matter who wins? These guys are both such poor choices to lead our nation that I fear for our future.

]]> By: dopier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957309 dopier Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957309 I'm not one to say that a news organization is trying to sway voters one way or the other. Fox News is the exception, of course. However I do believe CNN, among others, are trying to make the race closer than it is. Thanks to the internet, I will no longer have to rely on organizations such as CNN for news. I can't see how you have a person like John King reporting the news when all can see he does not seem able to conceal his bias even while reporting. I would say the same thing about Jack Cafferty if he was a news person. How can we trust someone to accurately report the news when they clearly show bias towards one party? I'm not one to say that a news organization is trying to sway voters one way or the other. Fox News is the exception, of course. However I do believe CNN, among others, are trying to make the race closer than it is. Thanks to the internet, I will no longer have to rely on organizations such as CNN for news. I can't see how you have a person like John King reporting the news when all can see he does not seem able to conceal his bias even while reporting. I would say the same thing about Jack Cafferty if he was a news person. How can we trust someone to accurately report the news when they clearly show bias towards one party?

]]> By: voting FOR "my" best interest, not businesses http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957310 voting FOR "my" best interest, not businesses Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957310 dang.. i guess i am just locked out of the discussion today... dennis... look up the definition of facism, and see if you recognize what has happened over the last 8 years. dang.. i guess i am just locked out of the discussion today...

dennis... look up the definition of facism, and see if you recognize what has happened over the last 8 years.

]]> By: Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957308 Independent Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957308 As an independent let me just say after reading the posts here: Do Obama backers think they will sway the independents to vote for their candidate by insulting us? Calling us stupid and racists is not the best way to sway people to start thinking your way. I have to admit the vast majority of negative posts here on the Ticker by Obama backers does alot to turn me away from their candidate. As an independent let me just say after reading the posts here: Do Obama backers think they will sway the independents to vote for their candidate by insulting us? Calling us stupid and racists is not the best way to sway people to start thinking your way. I have to admit the vast majority of negative posts here on the Ticker by Obama backers does alot to turn me away from their candidate.

]]> By: Michael watching from Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957307 Michael watching from Canada Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957307 Why won't CNN allow my non-partisan comments to be allowed on their blog? So much for truth. America, please do not submit to the FEAR that McCain and the Republicans are trying to instill into the voters. look what fear did for America for voting for Bush. McCain is not interested in the issues important to America. McCain is more interested in winning at all costs..... no matter how much fear and diviseness McCain generates through lies, smears and outright mischaracterization of Obama. Why won't CNN allow my non-partisan comments to be allowed on their blog?

So much for truth.

America, please do not submit to the FEAR that McCain and the Republicans are trying to instill into the voters.

look what fear did for America for voting for Bush.

McCain is not interested in the issues important to America.

McCain is more interested in winning at all costs.....

no matter how much fear and diviseness McCain generates through lies, smears and outright mischaracterization of Obama.

]]> By: No to Fascism http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957306 No to Fascism Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957306 The division and lies from the McCain campaign have really "irritated" me. Or was it supposed to be aggravated, Palin? Please vote smart for the candidates offering real solutions to our issues: Obama/Biden '08 The division and lies from the McCain campaign have really "irritated" me. Or was it supposed to be aggravated, Palin?

Please vote smart for the candidates offering real solutions to our issues: Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: BeauMan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957304 BeauMan Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957304 I love reading comments from individuals who can't grasp basic economics...and liberals who aren't aware of facts. Why do you think corporations and businesses leave? Hint: over-taxation. Which party has shown time and time again increases in taxes? Hint: Democrats. Keep taxing the rich (by the way, who are responsible for about 75% of all tax revenue already in the U.S.) and the companies they run, and you will see a decrease in jobs. The Republican Party, including Bush, has constantly been the party in favor of tax-cuts, stimulus checks, and smaller government. It's obvious that a large portion of Obama backers must be in favor of more social welfare and entitlement programs. Keep it up, and the guys who normally "pick up the check" will no longer be there to pay for your bar tab! I love reading comments from individuals who can't grasp basic economics...and liberals who aren't aware of facts. Why do you think corporations and businesses leave? Hint: over-taxation. Which party has shown time and time again increases in taxes? Hint: Democrats. Keep taxing the rich (by the way, who are responsible for about 75% of all tax revenue already in the U.S.) and the companies they run, and you will see a decrease in jobs. The Republican Party, including Bush, has constantly been the party in favor of tax-cuts, stimulus checks, and smaller government. It's obvious that a large portion of Obama backers must be in favor of more social welfare and entitlement programs. Keep it up, and the guys who normally "pick up the check" will no longer be there to pay for your bar tab!

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957303 Ken Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957303 That's because people are getting smarter and starting to really pay attemtion to Issues not fancy talk. The truth is McCain and Palin will win. Because American's really do pay attention in the end. No matter how the bias media trys to trick us. That's because people are getting smarter and starting to really pay attemtion to Issues not fancy talk. The truth is McCain and Palin will win. Because American's really do pay attention in the end. No matter how the bias media trys to trick us.

]]> By: Nita in Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957301 Nita in Virginia Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957301 you are so right lamar, this race is bringing to the surface what divides this country and no matter who wins, half the country will be bitter about the choice. the problem is deeper than what most are willing to admit, but all you can do is pray. Obama/Biden 08 you are so right lamar, this race is bringing to the surface what divides this country and no matter who wins, half the country will be bitter about the choice. the problem is deeper than what most are willing to admit, but all you can do is pray.

Obama/Biden 08

]]> By: porkborg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957302 porkborg Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957302 CNN's poll of polls is too slow to update. This campaign changes very fast. Watch Gallup's daily tracking to look for trends. Gallup may not have the most accurate model, but at least you can see the trends happen more quickly. From that, we see there was a three-day slump, from which Obama bounced back as of yesterday (up 10% points again). CNN's poll of polls is too slow to update. This campaign changes very fast. Watch Gallup's daily tracking to look for trends. Gallup may not have the most accurate model, but at least you can see the trends happen more quickly. From that, we see there was a three-day slump, from which Obama bounced back as of yesterday (up 10% points again).

]]> By: Tired of the Nonsense http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957300 Tired of the Nonsense Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957300 Noone in their right mind wants to endorse anyone who refers to hmself as the "de-regulator" and openly admitted that he voted with Bush 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME - "more than anyone else in the Repub party." The only reason why this election - quite frankly, is closet racism...everyone as to stop basing their choices on color and put what's best for this country first - and that's not John McCain. OBAMA/BIDEN'08/'12 Noone in their right mind wants to endorse anyone who refers to hmself as the "de-regulator" and openly admitted that he voted with Bush 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME – "more than anyone else in the Repub party."

The only reason why this election – quite frankly, is closet racism...everyone as to stop basing their choices on color and put what's best for this country first – and that's not John McCain.

OBAMA/BIDEN'08/'12

]]> By: Commonwealth of Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957298 Commonwealth of Virginia Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957298 I find it disturbing that the GOP is trying to surpress voters. They can talk about ACORN and "voter registration fraud" all day. But I don't know why they aren't being investigated for trying to stop people who have been foreclosed on from voting. That's serious. Voter registration fraud is not voter fraud. Two different things people. OBAMA/BIDEN 08 I find it disturbing that the GOP is trying to surpress voters. They can talk about ACORN and "voter registration fraud" all day. But I don't know why they aren't being investigated for trying to stop people who have been foreclosed on from voting. That's serious. Voter registration fraud is not voter fraud. Two different things people.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

]]> By: king http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957299 king Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957299 it's over for mccain.obama has over 50%,so even if mccain gets all undecided,he still loses.an he's not gonna get all the undecided it's over for mccain.obama has over 50%,so even if mccain gets all undecided,he still loses.an he's not gonna get all the undecided

]]> By: Maryann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957296 Maryann Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957296 I find it hard to believe that the gap is that close. Here in Florida everyone I speak to says that they are voting for Obama. All we need to worry about here in this state is if our vote will count due to all the mishaps in the past! Colin Powell's endorsement of Obama is huge. Americans need to wake up and think for themselves and the right choice is clear. Obama and Biden will help all of us, not just the elite few. Obama/biden 08 I find it hard to believe that the gap is that close. Here in Florida everyone I speak to says that they are voting for Obama. All we need to worry about here in this state is if our vote will count due to all the mishaps in the past! Colin Powell's endorsement of Obama is huge. Americans need to wake up and think for themselves and the right choice is clear. Obama and Biden will help all of us, not just the elite few.

Obama/biden 08

]]> By: Chris in Knoxville http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957295 Chris in Knoxville Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957295 The media wants to keep pushing the story that this election will be close because of ratings. They did the same thing with the Democrat Primary. 538 has been right all this time, and they currently have Obama's chance of winning at 93%. Unless Obama truly gets Swift Boated I believe this is over (as long as everyone votes). At least this is not as bad as the Drudge Report. The media wants to keep pushing the story that this election will be close because of ratings. They did the same thing with the Democrat Primary. 538 has been right all this time, and they currently have Obama's chance of winning at 93%. Unless Obama truly gets Swift Boated I believe this is over (as long as everyone votes). At least this is not as bad as the Drudge Report.

]]> By: BKoi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957294 BKoi Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957294 These polls are designed to keep up the "Drama" of the election! It keeps the Pundits talking , people watching T.V., and the cash flowing ! With one hundred and fifty thousand people showing up at Obama rallies, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see who is winning this election. Lies , desperation , smears, versus Senator OBAMA GO OBAMA !!!!!! These polls are designed to keep up the "Drama" of the election! It keeps the Pundits talking , people watching T.V., and the cash flowing ! With one hundred and fifty thousand people showing up at Obama rallies, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see who is winning this election. Lies , desperation , smears, versus Senator OBAMA GO OBAMA !!!!!!

]]> By: WhippingStick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957293 WhippingStick Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957293 TAINOPOWER- you clearly believe all the dung your desparate politicians have been shoveling you. if you make under $250,000 (which i am guessing you do as indicated by your malleable mind) then your taxes will not increase. and by the way, obama is a christian in case you care. TAINOPOWER- you clearly believe all the dung your desparate politicians have been shoveling you. if you make under $250,000 (which i am guessing you do as indicated by your malleable mind) then your taxes will not increase. and by the way, obama is a christian in case you care.

]]> By: Sam Benegal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957291 Sam Benegal Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:26:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957291 This is the primary reason, Obama-Biden supporters need to think they are down 10% in polls. There supporters must not be Over confident; because on Nov. 4th they do not want to slap their forehead as the numbers will be coming in. There are still 16 days to go; anything can happen during these days... They need to work even harder, their supporters need to go and vote now in the states that allows early voting..... This is the primary reason, Obama-Biden supporters need to think they are down 10% in polls.

There supporters must not be Over confident; because on Nov. 4th they do not want to slap their forehead as the numbers will be coming in. There are still 16 days to go; anything can happen during these days... They need to work even harder, their supporters need to go and vote now in the states that allows early voting.....

]]> By: voting FOR "my" best interest, not businesses http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957289 voting FOR "my" best interest, not businesses Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957289 DENNIS it is not a crime to be successful.... i wonder, do you think you know more economically then Warren Buffet? DENNIS it is not a crime to be successful.... i wonder, do you think you know more economically then Warren Buffet?

]]> By: martha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957287 martha Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957287 I just can't belive people prediceting Obama/Biden will lose.Who is got 100 thousand people out when he campagin not Mccain. I just can't belive people prediceting Obama/Biden will lose.Who is got 100 thousand people out when he campagin not Mccain.

]]> By: TC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957286 TC Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957286 Yeah right, no way. Try again, how many people are counted in these polls and Where? Yeah right, no way. Try again, how many people are counted in these polls and Where?

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957282 Andrew Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957282 If socialism means a tax break for everyone earning less than $200,000 a year, and a movement toward national health insurance, and the end of unconstitutional extensions of presidential power, and an agreement to exit Iraq and settle things in Afghanistan, and to work with our allies instead of against them, and to respect the planet -- then I'm all for it! If socialism means a tax break for everyone earning less than $200,000 a year, and a movement toward national health insurance, and the end of unconstitutional extensions of presidential power, and an agreement to exit Iraq and settle things in Afghanistan, and to work with our allies instead of against them, and to respect the planet - then I'm all for it!

]]> By: Texas for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957283 Texas for Obama Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957283 Three points here: 51 percent means Barack would win no matter what kind of support John McCain gets. Who cares about the popular vote? If Barack wins the electoral vote, that's all that really matters. The tightening is due to Republicans coming home to McCain at a rate over 90 percent. This was expected. Barack knows that Independents hold the key to this election and his startegy is geared toward winning them down the stretch. Three points here:

51 percent means Barack would win no matter what kind of support John McCain gets.

Who cares about the popular vote? If Barack wins the electoral vote, that's all that really matters.

The tightening is due to Republicans coming home to McCain at a rate over 90 percent. This was expected. Barack knows that Independents hold the key to this election and his startegy is geared toward winning them down the stretch.

]]> By: Z http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957285 Z Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957285 CNN polls...if the left leaning polls on this site indicate a 5 point lead, it's probably closer than that (maybe 2 or 3). Obamas entire campaign is comprised of two things: 1) Convincing everyone that McCain is Bush (it's evident that's working on the liberal sheep in these postings) and 2) Slander slander slander. That's all he's got & as the race tightens it's apparently not enough. The only reasons that people seem to be voting for obama is either skin color or blinding hatred for the GOP....most people voting for him can't give 1 good reason why. CNN polls...if the left leaning polls on this site indicate a 5 point lead, it's probably closer than that (maybe 2 or 3). Obamas entire campaign is comprised of two things: 1) Convincing everyone that McCain is Bush (it's evident that's working on the liberal sheep in these postings) and 2) Slander slander slander. That's all he's got & as the race tightens it's apparently not enough. The only reasons that people seem to be voting for obama is either skin color or blinding hatred for the GOP....most people voting for him can't give 1 good reason why.

]]> By: Obama YES we can http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957281 Obama YES we can Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957281 CNN why ask us to ADD a COMMENT if you are not going to let it be reviewed???????????????? We Obama supporters (unpaid) NEED to counter these LIES by the PAID BLOGGER of the Republican camp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CNN why ask us to ADD a COMMENT if you are not going to let it be reviewed????????????????

We Obama supporters (unpaid) NEED to counter these LIES by the PAID BLOGGER of the Republican camp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: patti http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957280 patti Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957280 Obama supporters need to check out all these people he has in his past, Rev. Wright, Flager, Resko, Farakann, Acorn and may more. This should scare the crap out of people to have him for Top Man on the ticket. Obama supporters need to check out all these people he has in his past, Rev. Wright, Flager, Resko, Farakann, Acorn and may more. This should scare the crap out of people to have him for Top Man on the ticket.

]]> By: irishspacemonk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957279 irishspacemonk Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957279 No, the truth is McCain isn't like Bush at all. He's even worse. Don't be fooled. John McCain is erratic, delusional, and should be taken away because of his pick of Sarah Palin as his back up plan. No, the truth is McCain isn't like Bush at all. He's even worse. Don't be fooled. John McCain is erratic, delusional, and should be taken away because of his pick of Sarah Palin as his back up plan.

]]> By: ChristineCT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957277 ChristineCT Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:25:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957277 I'm sorry, but I have a hard time believing that Underdog and Miss Polly Purebred are tightening the gap. Perhaps it's not the polls we should question, but the types of polls. Where/who/when counts when polling. Knowing the population sampling of the statistics represented in the poll is significant, also. In additon, CNN, what is the margin of error in these polls? I'm no statistician, but I know enough that these things a relative. It's like :4 out of 5 dentists recommend this toothpaste." We want FACTS, not PREDICTIONS I'm sorry, but I have a hard time believing that Underdog and Miss Polly Purebred are tightening the gap. Perhaps it's not the polls we should question, but the types of polls. Where/who/when counts when polling. Knowing the population sampling of the statistics represented in the poll is significant, also. In additon, CNN, what is the margin of error in these polls?
I'm no statistician, but I know enough that these things a relative. It's like :4 out of 5 dentists recommend this toothpaste."
We want FACTS, not PREDICTIONS

]]> By: voting FOR "my" best interest, not businesses http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/20/cnn-poll-race-may-be-tightening/#comment-1957276 voting FOR "my" best interest, not businesses Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:24:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25580#comment-1957276 i still see a landslide coming. i will NOT vote against my best interests.. and i will not allow racism, fear, loathing, and all of the worst parts of humanity to make this decision for me. socialism my arse... how is the market workin out for you guys about now, huh ?? but hey..... LET'S NOT TAX ANYBODY.... AND LET'S CUT THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX.... CAUSE U KNOW.. THAT TRICKLE DOWN STUFF "WORKS"... RIGHT... ?? ITS AMERICAN TO SCREW THE POOR WHO ARE TOO STUPID AND WRAPPED UP IN WHAT'S "AMERICAN" TO KNOW THEY ARE BEING SCREWED. i still see a landslide coming.
i will NOT vote against my best interests.. and i will not allow racism, fear, loathing, and all of the worst parts of humanity to make this decision for me.

socialism my arse... how is the market workin out for you guys about now, huh ?? but hey..... LET'S NOT TAX ANYBODY.... AND LET'S CUT THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX.... CAUSE U KNOW.. THAT TRICKLE DOWN STUFF "WORKS"... RIGHT... ?? ITS AMERICAN TO SCREW THE POOR WHO ARE TOO STUPID AND WRAPPED UP IN WHAT'S "AMERICAN" TO KNOW THEY ARE BEING SCREWED.

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