Comments on: McCain playing defense in states Pres. Bush won http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972300 Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:28:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972300 I already voted for Obama then Straight Dem in early voting. We hope NC is dark blue this year !! Obama/Biden '08 I already voted for Obama then Straight Dem in early voting.

We hope NC is dark blue this year !!

Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: Blue is my favourite colour http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972299 Blue is my favourite colour Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:28:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972299 I sent my ballot in last week. I did my part, so everyone else please do theirs, the only way to fraud-proof the election is to have so many democratic votes counted in as many states as possible so republicans have notway of viably cheating the system. You know they are poised to say that one state voted more republican rather than democrat in a close race. The sooner this appears as a clean win, the sooner "geezer and gidget" will get out of our faces. Don't leave them any room whatsoever to question anything this time!!!! I sent my ballot in last week.

I did my part, so everyone else please do theirs, the only way to fraud-proof the election is to have so many democratic votes counted in as many states as possible so republicans have notway of viably cheating the system.

You know they are poised to say that one state voted more republican rather than democrat in a close race. The sooner this appears as a clean win, the sooner "geezer and gidget" will get out of our faces. Don't leave them any room whatsoever to question anything this time!!!!

]]> By: the other jd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972298 the other jd Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:28:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972298 By the way--May I use this picture for my Christmas cards this year? By the way–May I use this picture for my Christmas cards this year?

]]> By: Shari, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972296 Shari, NY Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:28:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972296 "Religious voters moving toward Obama" says a CNN report. This comes as no surprise. I know pastors who don't like what is coming from the Republican camp, i.e., transgression. "Religious voters moving toward Obama" says a CNN report. This comes as no surprise. I know pastors who don't like what is coming from the Republican camp, i.e., transgression.

]]> By: Blue is Cool! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972297 Blue is Cool! Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:28:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972297 John McCain.. How could you have been tested? You have NEVER been President! If you handle an international crisis like you have handled our current economic crisis, WE ARE ALL IN BIG TROUBLE! John McCain.. How could you have been tested? You have NEVER been President! If you handle an international crisis like you have handled our current economic crisis, WE ARE ALL IN BIG TROUBLE!

]]> By: RFI Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972302 RFI Florida Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:28:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972302 Stay focused ... it ain't over till it's over! Go Rays Go Barack & Joe Stay focused ... it ain't over till it's over!

Go Rays
Go Barack & Joe

]]> By: Grandma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972303 Grandma Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:27:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972303 He is the same only older, angry, and more dishonest with American He is the same only older, angry, and more dishonest with American

]]> By: Ted:Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972294 Ted:Canada Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:27:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972294 In the picture Bush looks like a younger version of McCain. Notice how they coordinated their "hand wave". WOW!! good wrork! In the picture Bush looks like a younger version of McCain.

Notice how they coordinated their "hand wave". WOW!! good wrork!

]]> By: JC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972293 JC Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:27:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972293 This is one poorly written article as the other jd noted "Democrats last carried North Carolina in a presidential election in 1976, but the poll suggests that Obama, D-Illinois, has a 4-point margin — 51-37 percent" Not to mention McCain is "is on defense in four of five states that President Bush won in the last election" but later "our new poll suggests that it could again all come down to Ohio and its 20 electoral votes". 4/5 states leaning Obama = it could come down to Ohio. Doesn't make much sense. Anyone else sick of the polls -that's for Obama and McCain to figure out - let me know about the 1 that matters in November. This is one poorly written article as the other jd noted "Democrats last carried North Carolina in a presidential election in 1976, but the poll suggests that Obama, D-Illinois, has a 4-point margin — 51-37 percent"

Not to mention McCain is "is on defense in four of five states that President Bush won in the last election" but later "our new poll suggests that it could again all come down to Ohio and its 20 electoral votes".

4/5 states leaning Obama = it could come down to Ohio. Doesn't make much sense.

Anyone else sick of the polls -that's for Obama and McCain to figure out – let me know about the 1 that matters in November.

]]> By: Adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972292 Adam Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:26:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972292 Weird that an article which states "it could again all come down to Ohio and its 20 electoral votes" then goes on to make it absolutely clear that with all the other states that are currently newly blue, it couldn't possibly "all come down to Ohio." Weird that an article which states "it could again all come down to Ohio and its 20 electoral votes" then goes on to make it absolutely clear that with all the other states that are currently newly blue, it couldn't possibly "all come down to Ohio."

]]> By: TM in Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972291 TM in Colorado Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:26:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972291 Geeze do you think that perhaps McCain is hurting himself with all of his negative ads and untrue rhetoric? He has yet to offer me any reason to vote for his ticket......................................A very negative, bitter man and a a radical female is the last thing this country needs. Geeze do you think that perhaps McCain is hurting himself with all of his negative ads and untrue rhetoric? He has yet to offer me any reason to vote for his ticket......................................A very negative, bitter man and a a radical female is the last thing this country needs.

]]> By: voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972289 voter Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:26:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972289 polls mean nothing. mason-dixon has obama ahead of mccain 2 points in va. real clear politics has the margin in va as obama by 5-6 points. cnn has obama with a 10 point spread. the important thing is to vote because the polls vary. polls mean nothing. mason-dixon has obama ahead of mccain 2 points in va. real clear politics has the margin in va as obama by 5-6 points. cnn has obama with a 10 point spread. the important thing is to vote because the polls vary.

]]> By: Mickie in PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972288 Mickie in PA Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:26:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972288 By the way, I love how Obama supposedly has only a small advantage in Nevada, when early voting results show twice as many democrats have come out to vote than republicans. Do you really want me to believe that they voted for McShame? Get real. By the way, I love how Obama supposedly has only a small advantage in Nevada, when early voting results show twice as many democrats have come out to vote than republicans. Do you really want me to believe that they voted for McShame? Get real.

]]> By: Abby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972284 Abby Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:25:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972284 CNN, I cant believe you refuse to report about Plain’s wardrobe expenditures. CNN, I cant believe you refuse to report about Plain’s wardrobe expenditures.

]]> By: JJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972283 JJ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:25:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972283 Mari for Obama October 22nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET I live in a state that always goes "red"—-I just wish the rest of my state would wake up and vote for change!!! Mari, I'm in the same boat you're in and I too wish that folks wake up! Mari for Obama October 22nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I live in a state that always goes "red"—-I just wish the rest of my state would wake up and vote for change!!!

Mari, I'm in the same boat you're in and I too wish that folks wake up!

]]> By: Veterans for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972281 Veterans for Obama Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:25:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972281 I just voted today!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everyone in line was voting for B.O. it seemed. I just voted today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone in line was voting for B.O. it seemed.

]]> By: Rebubliecan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972282 Rebubliecan Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:25:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972282 To: the other jd I noted that discrepancy too. My guess is that the 37 is a typo, if it were 47 that would equate to the 4 point lead mentioned. To: the other jd

I noted that discrepancy too. My guess is that the 37 is a typo, if it were 47 that would equate to the 4 point lead mentioned.

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972280 Joe Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:25:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972280 Living in Ohio I am concerned about the republicans buying the election for McCain in Ohio like they did for Bush in 00 in Florida and 04 in Ohio. Wasn't it the CEO of the company that made the polling machines that promised Ohio to Bush before the Election? Living in Ohio I am concerned about the republicans buying the election for McCain in Ohio like they did for Bush in 00 in Florida and 04 in Ohio.

Wasn't it the CEO of the company that made the polling machines that promised Ohio to Bush before the Election?

]]> By: Elle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972279 Elle Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:25:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972279 These polls keep showing a close race, but they're only conducted in a few states - not all of them. I think there will be a shocking amount of people in red states voting blue, and I do think there will be a landslide victory in the popular vote. BUT, electorals are the only ones that count, so we'll see how that pans out. These polls keep showing a close race, but they're only conducted in a few states – not all of them. I think there will be a shocking amount of people in red states voting blue, and I do think there will be a landslide victory in the popular vote. BUT, electorals are the only ones that count, so we'll see how that pans out.

]]> By: I can see Alaska http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972277 I can see Alaska Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:25:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972277 He's old and losing. You don't win a boxing match with low blows. General Powell's resume; Four Star General Secretary of State Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Republican He's voting for Obama, shouldn't you? He's old and losing.

You don't win a boxing match with low blows.

General Powell's resume;
Four Star General
Secretary of State
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Republican

He's voting for Obama, shouldn't you?

]]> By: Nice balance http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972276 Nice balance Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:25:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972276 Why is it that virtually all coverage of McCain by CNN has a negative slant? Really pathetic. Why is it that virtually all coverage of McCain by CNN has a negative slant? Really pathetic.

]]> By: Jim Schimmer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972270 Jim Schimmer Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972270 We'd be stupid to vote McSame and Cariboue Barbie - C'ON HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE???? We'd be stupid to vote McSame and Cariboue Barbie –

C'ON HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE????

]]> By: Hillary now for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972269 Hillary now for Obama Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972269 Washington State here, already voted for Obama, and so did my republican husband. Washington State here, already voted for Obama, and so did my republican husband.

]]> By: Denver Dem http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972268 Denver Dem Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972268 It is theses states that we need to be most adoment about election fraud in. enough of this Acorn crap, voter fraud amount to didly b/c the fake voters never cast a vote anyway. We need to make sure the election fraud is what does not happen. refer to the article on CNN.com front page about GOP election fraud schemes involving call centers. this is the real fraud. It is theses states that we need to be most adoment about election fraud in. enough of this Acorn crap, voter fraud amount to didly b/c the fake voters never cast a vote anyway. We need to make sure the election fraud is what does not happen. refer to the article on CNN.com front page about GOP election fraud schemes involving call centers. this is the real fraud.

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972267 Chuck Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972267 McCain and Palin stump speeches.....1 noun, 1 verb, and Obama! All they do is attack, attack, and attack Obama. They can no longer focus on the real issues. McCain and Palin stump speeches.....1 noun, 1 verb, and Obama!

All they do is attack, attack, and attack Obama.

They can no longer focus on the real issues.

]]> By: John in Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972266 John in Ohio Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972266 "Playing defense" = He's losing. Lost. "Playing defense" = He's losing. Lost.

]]> By: mr canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972263 mr canada Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972263 The more Obama's chances of a win go UP ; the more the stock market goes DOWN . strange The more Obama's chances of a win go UP ; the more the stock market goes DOWN . strange

]]> By: tricias_mind http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972262 tricias_mind Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972262 Sarah Palin was not wrong on the youtube video. The VP is the President of the Senate. How absurd to see people raging about her when she was RIGHT! Sheesh, people! Way to come off like idiots to the rest of the globe! Sarah Palin was not wrong on the youtube video. The VP is the President of the Senate.

How absurd to see people raging about her when she was RIGHT!

Sheesh, people! Way to come off like idiots to the rest of the globe!

]]> By: THE WATCHER http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972260 THE WATCHER Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972260 It's almost over folks. Just do your part and vote. It's almost over folks. Just do your part and vote.

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972259 Richard Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972259 The polls show that McCain's negative campaign is deservedly hurting him. Good for us! The polls show that McCain's negative campaign is deservedly hurting him. Good for us!

]]> By: O8bamaWins http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972272 O8bamaWins Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972272 The comments on almost all the CNN articles are 20-1 in Obama's favor. He pulls 100,000 in St Louis just to see him. This thing will be a landslide. The comments on almost all the CNN articles are 20-1 in Obama's favor. He pulls 100,000 in St Louis just to see him. This thing will be a landslide.

]]> By: I Gave Money To Palin To Fight Obama, Not To Buy Clothes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972257 I Gave Money To Palin To Fight Obama, Not To Buy Clothes Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972257 I'm so mad, I decided to vote for Bob Barr I'm so mad, I decided to vote for Bob Barr

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972256 Steve Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972256 McCain keeps saying he has the Democrats "Right where we want them." Could it be that the Republicans, behind closed doors, know that the last 8 years have been disasterous for this country, and they actually do not want to be in power for the next 4 to 8? Who ever gets elected will have incredibly difficult challenges during his term(s) in office. If Obama takes the election, the Republicans may very well have an opportunity to blame everything on him (people have incredibly short memories, as evidenced by this blog), and then sweep triumphantly back into power in the next cycle. Setting Obama up to win can be the only logical explanation for the abysmally incompetent way McCain and Palin have run their campaign. Certainly it can't be that seasoned and tempered politicians like these two could be so idiotic, unethical, childish, and apparently terminally stupid. Certainly these two are smarter than they appear. Certainly these two cannot be the best the Republican Party has to offer. What an absolute train wreck! McCain keeps saying he has the Democrats "Right where we want them." Could it be that the Republicans, behind closed doors, know that the last 8 years have been disasterous for this country, and they actually do not want to be in power for the next 4 to 8? Who ever gets elected will have incredibly difficult challenges during his term(s) in office. If Obama takes the election, the Republicans may very well have an opportunity to blame everything on him (people have incredibly short memories, as evidenced by this blog), and then sweep triumphantly back into power in the next cycle. Setting Obama up to win can be the only logical explanation for the abysmally incompetent way McCain and Palin have run their campaign. Certainly it can't be that seasoned and tempered politicians like these two could be so idiotic, unethical, childish, and apparently terminally stupid. Certainly these two are smarter than they appear. Certainly these two cannot be the best the Republican Party has to offer. What an absolute train wreck!

]]> By: Shari, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972255 Shari, NY Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972255 To N.S. Even though the economy is in the muck and mire there are people who are not comfortable with Sen. Obama even though he makes sense while his counterpart and his winking doll are tripping over themselves. Issues don't matter - physical appearances do. To N.S. Even though the economy is in the muck and mire there are people who are not comfortable with Sen. Obama even though he makes sense while his counterpart and his winking doll are tripping over themselves. Issues don't matter – physical appearances do.

]]> By: ez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972253 ez Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972253 Do not get complacent about the lead for the Democrats. Go vote early....... Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08 Do not get complacent about the lead for the Democrats. Go vote early.......

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08

]]> By: Debbie, Lindenhurst IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972254 Debbie, Lindenhurst IL Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972254 Go on the defence. Unlike Ms. Palin, I can't afford a $150,000 wardrobe and I don't have a sugar daddy or his handlers to pay for it. So much for the hockey mom and joe six-pack. I'm lucky just to have a job and a roof over my head. What an elitist bunch they are. Go on the defence. Unlike Ms. Palin, I can't afford a $150,000 wardrobe and I don't have a sugar daddy or his handlers to pay for it. So much for the hockey mom and joe six-pack.

I'm lucky just to have a job and a roof over my head. What an elitist bunch they are.

]]> By: Mickie in PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972271 Mickie in PA Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:23:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972271 And I quote, from McCain's own lips: "I voted with President Bush 90% of the time. More than many of my republican colleagues." What could be more straight talk than that? And let's face it, Sarah "Bara-clueless" would be terribly scarey replacing the quickly deteriorating McCain with her finger on the nuclear response button. She would push it and then ask, "oh, what was that for, it didn't do anything". And I quote, from McCain's own lips: "I voted with President Bush 90% of the time. More than many of my republican colleagues." What could be more straight talk than that? And let's face it, Sarah "Bara-clueless" would be terribly scarey replacing the quickly deteriorating McCain with her finger on the nuclear response button. She would push it and then ask, "oh, what was that for, it didn't do anything".

]]> By: American Pride http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972252 American Pride Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:22:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972252 I'm a very prideful American. What I can't stand is all of these people wanting the rich to pay for the poor. I'm a broke hispanic college student who pays for everything. I think that there is money to be made, people just don't want to get out and make it. I think that most people who make alot of money deserve it. Obama is not going to show up and rescue everyone from their financial problems. All of the lazy people who think Obama is going to save them will have a rude awakening. GO OUT AND GET A JOB!!!! Also if you don't want to have a baby...well then you know what to stay away from. No child should be punished for an Adults careless mistakes. I think all of you people are crazy for following Obama like a bunch of sheep. Especially a man who doesn't have the American Flag on his campaign!! I'm a very prideful American. What I can't stand is all of these people wanting the rich to pay for the poor. I'm a broke hispanic college student who pays for everything. I think that there is money to be made, people just don't want to get out and make it. I think that most people who make alot of money deserve it. Obama is not going to show up and rescue everyone from their financial problems. All of the lazy people who think Obama is going to save them will have a rude awakening. GO OUT AND GET A JOB!!!! Also if you don't want to have a baby...well then you know what to stay away from. No child should be punished for an Adults careless mistakes. I think all of you people are crazy for following Obama like a bunch of sheep. Especially a man who doesn't have the American Flag on his campaign!!

]]> By: Super D http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972251 Super D Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:22:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972251 Obama's going to lose all these states. I can't wait until you stupid Liberals/socialists/Commies/Losers are all crying foul! We aint gonna elect a messiah.....you idiots! Sorry that your welfare utopia is not going to happen. Change......baloney....... Obama's going to lose all these states. I can't wait until you stupid Liberals/socialists/Commies/Losers are all crying foul!

We aint gonna elect a messiah.....you idiots!

Sorry that your welfare utopia is not going to happen.

Change......baloney.......

]]> By: Yax Mokwa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972250 Yax Mokwa Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:22:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972250 4-point margin — 51-37 percent — ??? I dont get the calculation CNN. 51 - 37 is not equal to 4. 4-point margin — 51-37 percent — ??? I dont get the calculation CNN.
51 – 37 is not equal to 4.

]]> By: Leslie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972249 Leslie Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:22:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972249 Please send this poor woman back to Alaska from whence she cometh so the rest of us can be put out of her misery! Please send this poor woman back to Alaska from whence she cometh so the rest of us can be put out of her misery!

]]> By: Rob Johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972273 Rob Johnson Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:21:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972273 There just isn't any way to make the math work for McCain. Even if he wins Florida and Ohio, which is looking less and less likely as this point, if Obama wins Virginia and Colorado, plus the states Kerry won, hello President Obama! I once predicted Obama would win between 300-320 electoral votes. I'm starting to think I was too modest in my prediction. 350? There just isn't any way to make the math work for McCain.

Even if he wins Florida and Ohio, which is looking less and less likely as this point, if Obama wins Virginia and Colorado, plus the states Kerry won, hello President Obama!

I once predicted Obama would win between 300-320 electoral votes. I'm starting to think I was too modest in my prediction. 350?

]]> By: Darrel from Denver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972248 Darrel from Denver Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:21:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972248 Keep pushing ahead....go, go, go Obama! Keep pushing ahead....go, go, go Obama!

]]> By: Liz T, Tucson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972247 Liz T, Tucson Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:21:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972247 How can we believe your electoral college map if it is all going to come down to Ohio? You have Obama at 277 even now, and McCain at only 174. How can we believe your electoral college map if it is all going to come down to Ohio? You have Obama at 277 even now, and McCain at only 174.

]]> By: Jon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972243 Jon Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:20:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972243 It seems pretty obvious that Obama could lose Ohio and still win the election. It's a must-win, but only for McCain. It seems pretty obvious that Obama could lose Ohio and still win the election. It's a must-win, but only for McCain.

]]> By: Amazed with the Polls http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972242 Amazed with the Polls Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:20:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972242 Why is this race so close. I cannot believe people would still consider voting for McCain/Palin who has brain cells less than 10%. Now I know why these major companies are outsourcing their positions to other countries, people do not think over here! Why is this race so close. I cannot believe people would still consider voting for McCain/Palin who has brain cells less than 10%.

Now I know why these major companies are outsourcing their positions to other countries, people do not think over here!

]]> By: Daveo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972240 Daveo Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:20:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972240 Does McSame and Mcbarbie have a defense other than the same lame crap they have been spreading this entire campaign? I think not, I get ill every time I hear either of them talking. If I hear the crap about the surge, socialism, Ayers, Acorn etc. out of them one more time I am going to surge my lunch!! Does McSame and Mcbarbie have a defense other than the same lame crap they have been spreading this entire campaign? I think not, I get ill every time I hear either of them talking. If I hear the crap about the surge, socialism, Ayers, Acorn etc. out of them one more time I am going to surge my lunch!!

]]> By: Bill in Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972239 Bill in Chicago Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:20:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972239 The DOW just dropped 500 points. Shouldn't Johnny suspend his campaign again? The DOW just dropped 500 points. Shouldn't Johnny suspend his campaign again?

]]> By: Latino for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972237 Latino for Obama Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:19:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972237 When is CNN planning to move VA from lean Obama to safe? When is CNN planning to move VA from lean Obama to safe?

]]> By: Canadian POV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/22/mccain-playing-defense-in-states-pres-bush-won/#comment-1972236 Canadian POV Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:19:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=25980#comment-1972236 Excuse my ignorance but I what I don't understand is this: If the "base" is such a powerful voting bloc in the Republican party but they don't like McCain, how is it that he was able to win his party's nomination so early on? Excuse my ignorance but I what I don't understand is this:

If the "base" is such a powerful voting bloc in the Republican party but they don't like McCain, how is it that he was able to win his party's nomination so early on?

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