October 24, 2008
Posted: October 24th, 2008 04:20 PM ET

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Republicans are increasingly nervous about widespread losses in the Senate and House.
Republicans are increasingly nervous about widespread losses in the Senate and House.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Republicans are increasingly nervous heading into the campaign’s final week - and their jitters have little to do with John McCain.

Most of the party’s top strategists expect significant losses in House and Senate races, with some predicting Democrats could cross the 60-seat mark in the Senate.

The current balance of power in the House is 235 Democrats and 199 Republicans, with one vacant seat last held by a Democrat. The current balance of power in the Senate is 49 Democrats, 49 Republicans and two independents who caucus with the Democrats (which gives Democrats 51 votes, and control of the Senate).

CNN spoke or communicated through email Friday with six leading GOP strategists, and the consensus heading into the final week was that Republicans would lose at least two dozen House seats, perhaps more. They also predicted the party would lose at least six Senate seats, and perhaps as many as nine.

One of the strategists predicted a 30-seat loss in the House; another said “25 plus.” The most optimistic of the six said 15-25 House seats would be lost.

As for the Senate, the estimates of lost seats ranged from “7-9, depending on the Stevens verdict,” to “could be as bad as eight.” Another put it this way: “We are precariously close to getting the D’s to 60. Depends on Mississippi and Georgia.”

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lawhite   October 24th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

It is economic suicide to tax the ones who create jobs in this kind of economic conditions. Apparently Obama doesn't know that, and that's scary.

lawhite   October 24th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

How can McCain vote with Bush 90% of the time when the President doesn't vote? Please explain what you mean by that particular campaign slogan!
The Republicans were not responsible for the economic crisis: The brilliant Democrats in Congress chose to ignore the warnings put out by Bush 17 different times, and they voted down a McCain bill that called for more oversight of Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Democrats insisted on more subprime loans to those who couldn't afford to pay their resultant mortgages, and Obama made more money that anyone except Dodds from Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Put the blame where it belongs...on the Democrats.

Anna   October 24th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW,as an American citizen, all of my children are American citizens...no matter where I give birth! Just so you know, Kansas is in America. So if you would please stop repeating that stupid arguement, that would be great. All other stupid arguements are welcome.

This one   October 24th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

"This one" voted for "That one"
54 years old Control engineer, 1st time voter.

TheRealThing   October 24th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

My fellow Americans, my hope is that you put your differences from all those years aside and swallow your pride just to come together for a common cause. This time, let’s not vote our emotions but our pocketbook for a bright future for America. We need to rehabilitate the “American Dream” that should be within the reach of every productive citizen of this country for generations to come. The task is enormous, the road is going to be bumpy; However, together we are strong. Yes, we can! Si, se puede! God Bless America!

db   October 24th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Repubs and their minions SHOULD be nervous.
And too bad, because it feels GREAT to be optimistic, reasonably confident- and hopeful. Not to mention PROUD of all the good intelligent people who know that Barack Obama is the best man to lead this country right now. I watch with amazed happines as more Republicans join EVERY DAY.

Not to be petty, but it will truly be sweet to know that ignorant, rascist people will have to EAT IT on Nov 5....

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-12 !!!

MikeH   October 24th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

The Republican party deserves to lose, and lose badly. The Republican party as it exists today deserves to disappear.

Not that the Democratic party is the paragon of honorable behavior, but what the right wing theocratic extremist faction (~80 of) of the Republican party did was to attempt to seize permanent power. and do to the United States what the PRI party did to Mexico.

Now the ball will be in the Democrat's court (if the Republicans don't try one last ditch effort to steal this election), and the Democrats will have the opportunity for a few years to re-engineer America for the good of the earth.

Steve Edwards   October 24th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

This is pretty funny... one of the online casinos is taking votes for the next President of the United States. It looks like they have a dead heat so far, but I sure hope Obama wins! Not like it matters there though..

Check it out...
http://www.coolcatcampaign.com/landing_vote08.php

Willy Brown   October 24th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

By 2010 election the democrat culture of corruption will be exposed so the republicans should have it all back by 2012

Democrat from ARIZONA   October 24th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

To say that a Democrat is socialist is crazy. Bush did more socialistic things then Clinton would ever do in office and Bush really managed to really screw things up. It takes a Democrat to level the playing field. Balance to the force. Obama 2008!

jaap vanderplas   October 24th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Born in Europe, I migrated to this country in '81. Green card, citizenship, voting right. After all the damage W has done to our standing in the world I had almost given up and decided to move back to Europe. I even made Obama's victory a contingency in acquiring my home. After all my doubts and fears regarding our electorate. I am so proud to visit my friends and family in The Netherlands and say that I'm am an American citizen again.
I do hope and expect that Obama will not only change America, but change the world. I'm so grateful to be part of this.

Sweet Daddy   October 24th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Look like they have a exit plain after all...

Go Bama / Biden 08 & 12

Oui Oui   October 24th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Cant' wait to see what the dems can do for me. The government has a proven track record of doing things efficiently. Like welfare, social security, head start and everything else they do so well. Looking forward to free health care. I refuse to ask what I can do for my country. What can my country do for me. Where's my pie?

Wayne in CA   October 24th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Throw the BUMS out...!!!

and yes i do mean republicans

Bill   October 24th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Wow...there are some angry, snide Republicans here tonight. But you see, that's why McCain will lose the election. People are sick of your blame game, your derogatory and hateful attacks, your sheer lack of intelligence (why can't the GOP find anyone who can pronounce "nuclear" properly?) when it comes to something as simple as doing your job with honesty and integrity...America is sick of it, and they are voting for change.

It hurts when you lose, doesn't it...

An Independent   October 24th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

They shouldn't be surprised. The GOP Contract on America from 14 years ago was carried out and the target (our country) now lies in critical condition. Fortunately, it appears that the majority of people have finally recognized how much damage the Republicans have been doing and that things like gay marriage are actually not the most important issues we have. Sooner or later, it was bound to happen. I'm cautiously optimistic that our new government starting in January will be able to start us on the long and difficult road to recovery. And I'm hopeful that the dangerous and evil monster that the Republican party has become will finally be subdued. If all goes well, and the GOP suffers a devastating defeat in this election, perhaps the soul-searching and rebuilding of the party will lead them to dump the religious and the "tax cuts will fix any economic problem" zealots and bring back a more reasonable version of the party that advocates balanced budgets and personal freedom like it used to.

Joe   October 24th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Go McCain! I have tlked 6 of my faimly members to vote for the 1st time and they are voting McCain.

dave harlow   October 24th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

This should be fun for the next four years, Obama saying the words that Nancy tells him to.

Im voting Obama / Pelozi.... wait is that right.

maurice   October 24th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

although cnn will probly not post this. i will say this anyway. regardless of who wins or loss`s lets all hope the economy gets kicked started. that our nation is safe from attacks of any kind. and remember this just because you vote doesnt mean that your voting duties are over. watch cspan it has the senate and congress sessions on all the time. go to your congressman/womens and senators web sites to watch them and what policies they are proposing. a simple vote is just part of thje job. if you have issues call or write your goverment officials. you have that right. you actually have an obligation to do so. by not doing it you are letting the goverment run wild, regardless if they are democrat,indepentdent or republican. also go read about the officials you are voting for. dont take anyones word on it. and on nov 5th i hope that everyone can look at the person that voted for the other party or person and say he or she put up a helluva a fight without getting stupid or violent. as we are being watched by the world and not just ny ourselves.and for the people who wants to call names this isnt junior high. i think we as americans should act civil not like kids that call each other names. it causes way to much violence. on that note i will not wish anyone goodluck with their canidate but best wishs and on nov 5th regardless of who has won or lost we are still all americans.

dave harlow   October 24th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

All i can say is that you all should have read the transcripts before voting, the lovely read words that obama says so nice , said nothing. Very moving but nothing behind it.

We are in big trouble with obama and nancy running things.

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   October 24th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

@ "NEW CIVIL WAR HAS BEGUN" DUDE YOU ARE SCARED OUT OF YOUR MIND, PLEASE CALM DOWN!

FOR THE REST OF US....... NORMAL-FAIR-MINDED AMERICANS.......FOLKS........PLEASE....... GOOGLE "END OF AMERICA" A MOVIE ABOUT HOW OUR DEMOCRACY IS BEING EXPLOITED BY THE .............FAR-RIGHT.

GOD BLESS AMERICA LAND OF THE FREE AND HOME OF THE BRAVE!

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT SEN. OBAMA!

ron   October 24th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

dave harlow

you idiot look at what your party has done. the US is the laughing stock of the world. wake up you moron, you think voting in an intelligent president will bring attacks against the US but voting in a guy that won't live to the end of his first term is ok. what the hell are you smoking.

ron   October 24th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

times are a changing

Luigi in CA   October 24th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Yeah! That's what I'm talking about! At last! I'm praying that the bumblers and obstructionist conservatives who have driven our country to bankruptcy for the past eight years get what they deserve. Throw the bums out now!

S   October 24th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

The larger turnout for voting this year is definitely going to be a boon to the Democrats, methinks.

dave harlow   October 24th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Obama sheep. following blindly along.

Ron was a REP now a DEM   October 24th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

GOP Voter supression,pick and chose which banks fail, buy in to AIG,
Sounds like Socialism

Mike   October 24th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Socialism (Uhbama/Biden/Pelosi/Reid) scares most Republicans.

Jonny Boy   October 24th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

You know what? Screw this election! I'm moving to Canada.

Susan   October 24th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

And well they should be. Personally, I'd like to see the GOP in its current incarnation permanently put out of business – with Sarah Palin first in line on the fast track OUT of Washington.

Jonathan M   October 24th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Maybe this country doesn't deserve capitalism. In the days of Carnegie and Rockefeller, those men worked their way up and gave their money to society in the end. It's the Gospel of Wealth. Men like that are not responsible these days. What you don't see about the Republicans plan of giving tax breaks to corporations is that they no longer use it to cut jobs. Instead they pocket it into "golden parachutes" It's criminal. If McCain and Palin win this election, it's by fraud and I for one will riot. Anyone with me? And "Palin has more executive exp than Obama" Give me a break. She has the most because the others don't have any. That's like Obama saying "I have more national exp than Palin"

Vic   October 24th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Vote all Democrats. Vote early.

Registered Republican "voted" all Democrats 08

Republican Voting OBAMA   October 24th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Dems will be in charge

Marie Canada   October 24th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

One fact is for certain and that is John McCain is very unstable and exhibits signs of confusion on a daily basis. I wouldn't trust him to baby sit my dog let alone face a crisis as the commander and chief.

A McCain presidency will be more wars and a deeper depression as he has already demonstrated an uncanny knack of making a fool of himself. His pick of Palin shows he maintains his lack of judgement just as he did by supporting Bush 90% of the time.

Viet Vet   October 24th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Hey Mr. New Civil War- -

Whate do you call your hero's tactics (Bush & McBomb)?

I call it as I see it-FACISM

Trying to keep up, Is a small town in California Pro or Anti American?   October 24th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I am not sure if having complete control will be good for democrats in the long run although I look forward to things getting done. If something goes a little wrong, the republicans can and will blame the democrats and the next election can sway things the other way.
Call me crazy but I would like a balanced congress with moderate republicans. and a range of democrats from moderate to libral. It is the ultra conservative right wing nut jobs like that woman from Minn that I want out!

Democrat for a Reason   October 24th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

RUN BABY RUN.

Sara   October 24th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Obama is not a US citizen???Do you think Hillary or GOP is that stupid to allow a non-citizen to contest against them? Do not make these kind of fabricated stories...Not just GOP ,we all love this country....

Brian from Canada   October 24th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

For the morons that bought the 90% vote argument, I have to say Barack has voted 97% of the time with Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid

Bush's approval rating is 27%

Nancy and Congress's rating is 9%

Do the math, checkmate, time to vote for McCain Palin!!!

McCain Palin and Hillary supporters 2008 2012

John   October 24th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

We can't afford any more GOP economic plans and that's what we'll get from John McCain and the GOP congress. We need to get a filibuster proof senate if we are going to start to fix this financial mess.

30 years of Reagan trickle down economics have brought us a "depression" and while the GOP folks sit in their mansions at the country clubs of America, we get to wait in the unemployment lines.

SW,OHIO   October 24th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

All the Republicans care about is control!! They could care less about the American people. It's all about them and the heck with the rest of us! That is a proven fact! The Democrats deserve a chance to prove what they can do and I'm confident they will succeed! Obama/Biden

don   October 24th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

And they should be nervous with all the fear and hate mongering (not to mention WAR) they have done. Now saying that Liberals "Hate Americans". The RNC has done nothing but try to divide this country in a way not seen since the Civil War. And now our economy lies in tatters..........Shameful! RNC=UnAmerican

FreeNLovIt   October 24th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

We The People put them in power and GREED overtook them. They dont deserve another 6 more years.

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   October 24th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

@ "WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW".... you do not need to educate OBAMA supporters. We have been listening to the Republican-lies-hate-fear-and-division machine for EIGHT long years now!

We KNOW what the Republicans stand for and how they have almost destroyed our nation! Its people like you who need to be educated and to learn, as I believe you will, that the American people REJECT the VILE politics of the Republicans.

I have noticed that not ONE....... far-right comment here addresses or explains the disaster that EIGHT years of Republican presidency and the SEVEN YEARS that the Republicans (1994-2007) controlled the Congress! No one from the Republican side, can answer nor explain the DISASTER, your party is leaving behind.

ALL THE REPUBLICANS HAVE LEFT IS LIES, HATE, FEAR AND DIVISION. WE REJECT THE VILE POLITICS OF THE GOP!

Desmond Sequeira   October 24th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Simply put. on its record, the entire GOP needs to be turfed. The DEMS cannot do worse. And if they do not do a whole lot better, they too will reap the consequences!

Preco, NY   October 24th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

The Republicans are all now in " survival mode"

They no longer care about McCain and his failing bid. These guys and gals only care for their senate seats on house seats!!!

McCain could not donate to their cause but would dish out for sister Sarah's outfitting, what a joke. McCain's mention to their individual campaign is poison to these desperate GOP candidates. I do not blame them. Even McCain is tearing at Bush in a last ditch method arcane to clutching on straws by a drowning man!!!!

Time for CHANGE that will make meaning in the lives of millions of Americans. Vote and vote for CHANGE!!!

dave   October 24th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

The G.O.P is the biggest liars who will do and say anything to steal an election.Look at the Mc.same backer who lied and said she got mugged and cut on her face.the police are now saying she made this up. SERIOUSLY FOLKS lets WAKE UP AND STOP FALLING FOR THERE GIMMICKS.Everything that comes out of the republican party is a lie.

John   October 24th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Republicans are facing payback, and that payback starts at the top. Maybe some of the career politicians will be looking for real work, and maybe gain a new experience called, working for a living. Bet you won't be telling your new boss what your wage will be, they'll be telling you what your worth.

Patrick   October 24th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

McCain DOES PUT COUNTRY 1st. He gave us PALIN. And God I love John MCCAIN FOR THAT! THANK YOU SIR!

OBAMA '08!

Justin from New Haven, CT   October 24th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

The anti-Reagan Revolution is here. About time.

bill   October 24th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

after eight loooong.years of bush the g o p had better be nervious they voted with him

Vicki5   October 24th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

With all the horrible things said about Obama, I wonder how McCain supporters would feel IF people said that McCain was brainwashed while a prisoner of war, and he is really out to destroy America?

Simmy   October 24th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

To respond to the comment about "it beng the end of America' if Obama wins: Bush caused the end of America as we knew it when he sat on the information about the economy. He's a lameduck resentful of Americans who have dissed him, and chose to let the situation get as dark as it did because he's hateful, like McCain and Palin. Obama will bring Change and a new outlook on life in this wonderful country! If you have a problem with that:, move to Canada or Alaska!

jean   October 24th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I am aCanadian but I must admit I have followed the American politics ever since John Kennedy was elected. Regarding your upcoming election I watch and read everything I can about your candidates. I do however wonder about some of the choices that have been made: (1) How on earth did Sarah Palin get nominated? When I watched the convention I thought good for them putting a woman on the ticket. However I cannot believe at times what comes out of her mouth. Does she not think before speaking. Also why does Cindy McCain not campaign on her own. I know Michelle Obama does.
Whatever the outcome (I must admit I am routing for Obama)
I wish you the best. We recently had a federal election here October 14th and believe me the campaign was like watching paint peel.

Vicki5   October 24th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

With all the horrible things said about Obama, I wonder how McCain supporters would feel people said that McCain was brainwashed while a prisoner of war, and he is really out to destroy America?

Alan   October 24th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

I so wish the Election was being held today, so we could name Barack Obama the next president of the United States!!!

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   October 24th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

THE GOP CAN GOT TO HELL FOR WHAT THEY

HAVE DONE TO THIS NATION & HER PEOPLE.

Idiots for MCPALIN   October 24th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

I love America, I am a proud American and YES I am proudly voting for Obama/Biden !!!

If i was selfish i would vote for Palin/McCain.

Scott   October 24th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

After hubris comes nemesis...

Simmy   October 24th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Palin lies about everything. She now has Former SOS Albright hooked up in one of them. I voted early. Nov 4 can't come soon enoiugh!

Idiots for MCPALIN   October 24th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

CNN why don't you post my comments?? You are very controlling of what gets on your website. In fact if it racially insensitive or threatening to Obama and his supporters you seem to favor that.

Tracy   October 24th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Let's hope the Democrats get the "magic 60" necessary to clean up the mess left behind by the Bush administration and the Republicans. America is a Christian country, and it's time we started acting like it – caring about things like poverty, health care, our elderly, and people in real need like the folks still left behind by Katrina. That's why I'm voting for Obama/Biden

Idiots for MCPALIN   October 24th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

GOOD, we need get the RE-thug-licans out of office. ALL those Pedophiles and snobby rich liars need to get out of office. BYE BYE Thugs!

Bill   October 24th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

i guess the republicans are going to miss their oversized government, out of control spending, and endless wars. i'd like just one of them to explain why they are voting for McCain Palin without an insane story about Obama's citizenship, race, pretend religion or some vague suggestion that things will get BAD. where have they BEEN for the past 8 years? we really need better education in this country.

Simmy   October 24th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Repuglicans sowed to the wind, they are now reaping the whirlwind!
BuuYah!

GO OB GO-08 and Beyond!

Jewel NC   October 24th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I love it!! You cowardly, fear tactic, low moral republicans finally are tasting a big defeat creeping up your spine... oops!! I mispoke, You republicans have no spine.

tulsa   October 24th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

v.ananthan,
I agree.
What got us into this mess is our own complacency. We have the duty to be aware and to speak with our votes.
Take back our Country.
Take back our rights.
Take back our responsibility.

Observer   October 24th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Looks like the age of the Gingrich Revolution may come to an official end this election. The Republicans have no one to blame but themselves–they have gotten way out of touch with Americans' true needs and concerns over the past decade.
Here's my prediction: the GOP will "reinvent" the party after the election, and it's going to get ugly. Fingers will be pointing everywhere and accusations will be tossed around without regard of the consequences. If they're not careful, they'll splinter into two or more parties and be adrift for a few years. They desperately need a new Ronald Reagan to give them direction–right now they're rudderless and static.

HUFFINGTON POST   October 24th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

EVERYONE GOOGLE "JOHN MCCAIN & PNAC" BEFORE YOU VOTE!
IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN ESPECIALLY! PLEASE RESEARCH JOHN MCCAIN'S CO-FOUNDING OF THIS RADICAL EXTREMIST ORGINIZATION!!!
JOHN MCCAIN HAS A CHILLING PLAN FOR YOUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE!!! 5 WARS & NEVERENDING SYNTHETIC WAR ON TERROR!!!

SENATUS POPOLUSQUE ROMANUS   October 24th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I am sure that, right now, they are "soiling" their underpants!!

tulsa   October 24th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

.............and what if Obama WAS a Muslim? Do we not have freedom of religion anymore? What are you right wing idiots afraid of?

SENATUS POPOLUSQUE ROMANUS   October 24th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I guess that, right now, they are "soiling" their underpants!!

Hispanic Voter   October 24th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I am glad that the Republicans are losing. They don't care about any American or the American Dream. They forgot and have dominated their ideology on power and greed. For all those who are voting for McCain/Palin and don't have an argument about Democrats..you guys need to do research. For example, READ about the Facts instead of seeing FOX NEWS with their biased information. We are are the United States of America and we should not be divided. For Democrats and Republican, views will be different and that what makes this country good. The Republicans, on the other hand, have tried to divide us. This is not good for a Super power (USA). Don't forgot how the Roman Empire fell. READ YOUR HISTORY!!! We must unite as a country and stop attacking each other. If you don't like Obama give a good argument besides his religion, creed, race.etc. He is American just like everyone else that lives in this great country.

The New Civil War has begun (Sons of the Founders vs. The Socialists)   October 24th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

A Democracy is a short lived entity. It will exist only up to the point when the populace realizes it can vote itself larger and larger pieces of the treasury.

Guess what. We're now at that point. And Obama is promising the biggest chunks ever, more so than the original presidential socialist, FDR.

It would be nice if we had an Abraham Lincoln to bridge the sides together, but I'm afraid those days are long gone. Pick your side, because it's about to get very ugly in this country. If we're not at war with ourselves a decade from now, I'll be amazed.

INDEPENDENT   October 24th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

WHY IS THE GOP ALWAYS TRYING TO SUPPRESS OUR DEMOCRACY BY TRYING TO SUPPRESS PEOPLES RIGHT TO VOTE?

EVERYBODY, VOTE VOTE VOTE NOW AND GET THESE RIGHT WINGED NEO CON'S OUT OF OFFICE.

OBAMA 08

nadeem   October 24th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

McCain and Palin are a pair, the houses (8), the clothes($150,000.00), the planes (2 – they each own one), the personal make-up artists (2), the cars (9)

No wonder there nervous

Kim   October 24th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

.....Increasingly nervous???? As they should be.

Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon   October 24th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Say goodbye to your caucus, Joe LIEberman.

The New Civil War has begun (Sons of the Founders vs. The Socialists)   October 24th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

You fools have zero understanding of the founding of this nation and therefore seem giddy and excited to elect something that our founders never intended: full scale wealth confiscation and redistribution and ultimately a womb-to-tomb socialist nanny-state.

Obama + Dem Gongressional majorities = FDR on crack.

Obama's plan for government will make FDR look like Reagan.

Adams and Jefferson would roll in their graves.

deborah, WV   October 24th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I am an ex Republican who voted for Bush (I'm so repentant!) and I have reregistered as a Democrate. I am going to vote STRAIGHT Democratic this election!!!

Republicans need to pay a price for what they have done to this country!!!!

Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan   October 24th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

to boered,
Obama is a citizen of the USA.Born in hawaii, the last State in the Union
He is a Senator how in the world would he get this honorable posititon.
Get real. Stop this nonsense, it makes you look ignorant.

Gerry in Va. for Obama.   October 24th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

TO YOU REPUB'S WHO HAVE TAKEN OUR HOMES, TAKEN OUR MONEY AND TAKEN OUR CHILDREN TO WAR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS................................

The chickens have come home to roost..... And guess what .... YOU are about to get kicked out of the chicken house..... and Senate.....

Now maybe President Obama and Vice President Biden with the help of WE THE PEOPLE can get this hen house mess you Republicans made, back in order....

BC   October 24th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Hey, they decide to run a couple of total nut-cases at the top of their ticket, what do they expect...

Joshua College Station Texas   October 24th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

The Republicans have been anti-American by filibustering every piece of legislation that doesn't agree with their narrow agenda (i.e, anything put forth by Democrats) in the Senate. They politicize every issue and always take a partisan stance, regardless of the legislation. They are more concerned with maintaining their grip on power and serving their cronies than in getting things done for their real constitutents, the American People. They are to blame for so little getting accomplished in Congress.

We need legislators who will know how to find cooperate, find consensus, and work for the people. If you want things to happen in Congress, vote the Republicans out!

Roberto in BC   October 24th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

So thrilled to have cast my absentee ballot for the Obama, Biden ticket. Indeed 'the end of an era' and, thank God, the beginning of a bright new era.

v.ananthan   October 24th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

OBAMA is saying McCain is helping the "wall street" first and the "main street" last by suppporting to give "ecomony packages".

And getting lots of votes because of this…

I do agree with OBAMA …

BUT..

I will be looking carefully whether President OBAMA will be giving these types of "packages " later..

AND IF HE DOES IN THE FUTURE…

Then I have to agree that I am so ignorant , foolish and stupid…

Jim   October 24th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

To Gregg

If Obama wins, it's the end of America as we have known it for the past 8 years.

President McCain   October 24th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

If I didn't know better, I'd be worried.

:-)

please   October 24th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Greg –
"If Obama wins its the end of America as we know it"

God I hope so. I'm sick of corporations getting anything and everything and the people getting nothing. I'm sick of the government ignoring the constitution. I'm sick of a government that treats our allies as enemies. I'm sick of a government that tries to politicize everything (DOJ), etc.

I hope you are right, I hope America as we know it changes with Obama.

Bill   October 24th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

They should be worried. After everything that has happened since 9/11, were lucky the country hasn't sunk into the ocean. It's kind of silly though to think that the GOP wants to give tax cuts to the wealthy and they wonder why nobody wants to vote for them. I think the democrats will be effective in taking back our government from the ultra rich and corporate special interests.

melissa in fl   October 24th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

To the person who said if Obama wins that is the end of america as we know it. That is a good thing cause the current state in which America is in is not good. Everything is in bad shape following 8 years of Republican pres Bush. Things have not gone well just look at his aproval record -one of the worst almost the same as Nixon. So America as we know it today does need to change and return to how it was when Clinton was in charge. That is why its time for change, and time for Obama and Biden '08. To get America back to what it once was...

Minerva-Nashua   October 24th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

The current Republican party can't provide balance, it has been too corrupted. Maybe with time it can regain some credibility.

tulsa   October 24th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

GREGG MI
I refer you to Jefferson, (Thomas Jefferson)
"Just a little while and this reign of witches will be over."
A little revolution now and then is a good thing. You see, if you don't jump off the horse in midstream when that horse is pulling you under, you will drown.
JUMP!~!!!!!

JT Dale   October 24th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW:
I happen to find your desperate plea for attention very disturbing indeed! Saying that Obama will destroy the world is a very desperate and seemingly small minded comment to say about anybody. If McCain were ahead would you be saying that crap. I do not think so. So cut the crappy comments right now. NO WAY NO HOW NO MCCAIN!

Rena   October 24th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Obama supporters say it with me!

SAY IT LOUD, OBAMA AND I'M PROUD!!

SAY IT AGAIN!

OBAMA AND I'M PROUD!!!

GO VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

OBAMA 08'

Sick People on Board!!!   October 24th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

To ROB–John McCain – the only choice for America.–ONLY CHOICE FOR YOU
TO–Rick October 24th, 2008 5:17 pm ET
The ultimate October surprise!………Breaking news coming out that there is proof that Obama was not born in the U.S. Sorry dems, it's all going to fall apart for you.Where in the Hell were HATCHED IDIOT!!!

tulsa   October 24th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

hurriCAIN PALIN

LOL, and yet, we aren't scared. You see, (I'll make this VERY simple so you can understand)
WE DON'T BELIEVE IN MAKING DECISIONS BASED ON FEAR AND HATE.
You do, I know, but we don't.
To all you right wing nutjobs,
WE ARE TAKING OUR COUNTRY BACK.
WE REJECT FEAR
WE REJECT HATE
WE REJECT COMPLACENCY
WE ARE AWAKE, AWARE AND EXPECT MORE FROM OUR GOVERNMENT.
WE WILL HAVE GOVERNMENT OF, BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE AGAIN.
Vote Obama/Biden for the good of this Country.

Georgia for Obama   October 24th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Vote republican out the office

boered1   October 24th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Fred, So. St Paul MN October 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

What if Hillary would have won the nominatiom?

I would have voted Democrat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO McCIAN / PALIN
____________________________________________________

and I would have voted McCain and a REAL VP.. never will vote for the liar hillary

Open Your 3rd Eye   October 24th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE NOT GULLIBLE.

WE SEE QUITE CLEARLY WITH -OPEN – MINDS-

THAT IS YOUR PROBLEM SIR.

YOU HAVE A SMALL MIND BUILT AROUND FAIRYTALES WHICH ONLY COME TRUE IN YOUR WORLD.

WE ARE THE REAL AMERICA

WE = ARE = ONE = NATION

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 24th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

HEY True Blue Ohio,

YOU FINALLY GOT IT. OBAMA WAS BORN ON AN ISLAND OUT SIDE HAWAII NOT IN THE US. DUH DUH DUH

WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aliou salam   October 24th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Gregg, get a life in .... separatist alaska.

Obama is going to win. and I don't want ignorants like you to go elsewhere than to alaska where they can shoot moose and have free dinner at the oil well's $2000 a year welfare.

Mike from Tex   October 24th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I thought that was cute what someone posted: "IT IS TO EASY TO BECOME A US CITIZEN IN THIS COUNTRY."

yah...you just have to be born here...

Anyways, I don't see them "panicing" or "scared". The phrases used are "jittery" and "nervous". I think what we'll see when election day comes in a good amount, but no landslide gains for Dem's...though I'm rooting for them. (but hey, that's me...I live in Houston, TX and I don't see much drastic changes...be it economy or politics. We're well insulated from most political calls...think the ONLY call I've gotten was from Hilary. Thought it was cool.)

Annette   October 24th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

They should be, their party is a mess and divided and troubled right about now.

tulsa   October 24th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Indy but leaning...
LOL!!!!
So you want stalemate.
GREAT! then you can blame the Democrats for not playing nice with McCain.
LOL... you Republicans, now that you see how far behind you are are starting to want to rationalize, and to make deals... Let's see, Anger, fear, dealing...... how many stages of grief are there?
lol... Just skip over to acceptance and save the little time you have left.
OBAMA our President
(Get used to it)

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 24th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I NEED TO WRITE A BOOK CALLED CHANGE FOR DUMMIES.

IT SHOULD BE A NUMBER 1 SELLER.

ALL THE OBAMA FANS WILL BUY IT!!!!!!!!

Patriot   October 24th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

The ignorant blind liberals and stupid democrats cannot point fingers at Barney Frank, Hary Reid and Chuck Schuemer who sucked up to Accorn and never allowed Frennie and Freddie to be regulated and now want to screw this country up by getting a unexperienced socialist to further screw it.

It is easy to blame BUSH but get the OSAMA and see how you get your butts fired

Greed is not good   October 24th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Down with the GOP. Your days are numbered. I hope the GOP breaks apart and a new more moderate platform emerges instead.

The lunatic Neo-Con right-wing fanatics have hijacked the GOP to where many reasonable people that have even served under the Bush White House have now rejected the party and endorsed Obama instead.

Aliou salam   October 24th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

They have bush to thank for that, but also Mccain's unreasonable choice of VP, his negative campaigning, and the down right ridicule the guy has put himself through with his lazziness.

Didn't vet sara lapin because he thought she has a magic wand to propel him to the white house.

He also jumped on these lies and unuendos and trying so hard to spin a story out of every little thing or bit of old news, that everyone is just sick of his twisted o...d a...

Elizabeth - Texas - Former Republican   October 24th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

The Republican Party left me – I didn't leave the Republican Party.

I voted for Obama/Joe "the Senator" on Monday.

Barack Obama will be one of our greatest Presidents ever.

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 24th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

THE OBAMA SHOW IS FUNNY YOU EITHER WRITE SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT OBAMA OR BAD ABOUT MC CAIN OR YOUR COMMENT WILL NOT GET POSTED.

Geo Joe in ABQ   October 24th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Like cows on the truck headin' to the slaughterhouse, wonderin' what happened.

Ons   October 24th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

McCain is doing everthing to be elected

former republican   October 24th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

The republican party is a dying party. all these young people nowadays are democrats. i jumped ship because the party put wall street ahead of main street these last 8 years.

i was better off in 2000 than i am now

The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   October 24th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

65 year old white woman seems to be from your nearby trailer park. She is the reason the word "white trash" was invented.

Her mouth and her words are from the park and it is upsetting to see so many of her blogs on the air.. She seems typical however of the Obamarobots.

Ons   October 24th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I hope McCain Camp is not involved with the Ashley Todd’s make up story , that will be shameful and too annoying to all American’s, the time for dirty politics is long gone we should conduct our self’s like responsible citizens such story could have turned catastrophic and am waiting for McCain to condemn the acts of his volunteer Ashley Todd. McCain is doing everything on earth to be erected

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 24th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I JUST REALIZED THAT OBAMA FOOLED MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE VOTERS. THANK GOD HE DIDN'T FOOL ME!!!!!!!!!!

boered1   October 24th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Obama is not eligible to be POTUS unless he proves beyond the shadow of doubt that he is a legitimate citizen of the U.S.A. ALthough his campaign has posted a birth certificate as proof of citizenship rumors abound on its legitimacy and authenticity.
____________________________________________________

okay let me explain this real slow and using small words for you.

OBAMA IS AMERICAN BORN IN HAWAI'I

If you are basing your opinion on RUMORS as you state then you are a fool. The FBI, the Dept of Homeland Security, factcheck.org and EVERY REPUTIABLE group have confirmed that the birth Certificate is in fact real and that there is NO CHANCE that he is not a citizen. Now opposing this is the radical religious right who will spread any lie or distortion they can about Obama to fools who will believe any lie in order to justify their racial or political prejudices. Contrary to what palin told you Obama is an American, he is and always has been a Christian (except for a period in life where he questioned his faith like most of us), he is NOT a Socialist, he is NOT a terrorist, he is NOT under some foreign governments control, he is NOT dying from lung cancer nor is he going to raise your taxes or drive businesses out of business by demanding they pay their fair share of taxes (before you radical rightwingers start crying look up some facts we have a 32% tax rate on businesses in the US right now.. the ACTUAL AVERAGE TAXES paid by Corporations is 9% now wouldn't it be fair if they paid what they owe?). So relax we will still be an America after Obama finishes his trerm in office

Lynnette   October 24th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

To nowaynobama,
Is this the best you can do? Question a birth certificate that has been validated. Good grief, you sound like Sean Hannity, and believe me, it's not a good sound or look.
Get over it, get a life, and just do us all a favor and GO AWAY.

True Blue Ohio   October 24th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

The Obama Show,

The American people are educated, you however are not. You have to be an American born citizen to run for President. DUUHHHH?!!!

Adam BIDDUT Habib Dallas, TX   October 24th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Fred from MN,

You can vote Mcpalin and Bachmann. A closet GOP vote will not be needed for MN. Obama is up by 10 pts. LOL

tulsa   October 24th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

To Rob in the Age vs race thread.
Get a life. If you knew ANYTHING, you would know that most of the world STILL sees the US as a beacon of hope and the best the world has to offer.
They want Obama because they are tired of a malignant, blustring, "might makes right" American administration.
We need to realize that we DO live in an ever shrinking world. How others view us is important, but how we act is more important. We have bullied people in other countries for too long.
We as a nation need to be gracious in our strength and lead by example, not by force.
You, you need to grow up.

GREGG MI   October 24th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

IF OBAMA WINS ITS THE END OF AMERICA AS WE KNOW IT !

Debbie   October 24th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Great. Time to open up the patented GOP Bag of Dirty Election-Stealing Tricks. But they'd better be wary. I suspect Americans are sufficiently angry and disgusted that they'd take to the streets.

John from White Plains, NY   October 24th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Gone will be the days of Hastert, Lott, Bush and Cheney and their ilk. The last time the Democrats ran things this country was doing very well. I guess alot of people are missing Bill Clinton right..

So adios republicans...Adios liars and cheaters...

A new Era is dawning....

Welcome to a diverse country w/ a diverse leader!
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

Blue By You   October 24th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

THANK GOD!

Adam BIDDUT Habib Dallas, TX   October 24th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

As much as I hate the idea of no check and balance in power; GOP not only screwed things up; but also ran the dirtiest campaign of all time. McCain had good reputaion and he gave it away to Steve Schmit. It is pretty sad.

Greg   October 24th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Stevens has acted like a money grubbing Democrat for years. I hope he goes to jail. The Republicans need to throw their bums out to regain respect. To all you pro-Democratic commentors, the Republican have only acted like the Democrats did when they were in power – please tell me why you're so excited to return to that.

weneedstrongleadership   October 24th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

So I guess when you say that Obama is untested and will be bad, I guess you say Powell is untested. As all the other Republicans coming out for Obama. The hard McCain supporters are the ones untested as in they never took a test in school and just pressed the present button until they nearly graduated high school if they graduated at all.

mitch   October 24th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

republicans should pack up their freak show and get out of our country.

Rick   October 24th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

The ultimate October surprise!.........Breaking news coming out that there is proof that Obama was not born in the U.S. Sorry dems, it's all going to fall apart for you.

GREGG MI   October 24th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

MC CAIN/ PALIN IS THE ONLY LOGICAL VOTE ! DON'T BELIEVE ALL YOU HERE ON THIS NETWORK.THE DEMS ARE THE ONES TO BLAME FOR THIS ECONOMIC DISASTER.

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 24th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

YOU LET ALL THE DUMB OBAMA SUPPORTERS WRITE GARBAGE AND YOU POST IT BUT YOU WILL NOT LET THE MC CAIN SUPPORTERS TRY TO EDUCATE THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS.

THEY ARE GULLIBLE ARE THEY WOULD NOT BE VOTING FOR OBAMA.

D   October 24th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Since when do Americans allow fear to make their decisions for them...I guess after 9/11, US Citizens have allowed fear to rule them. That is sad. Obama is NOT a muslim, he is NOT a terrorist, or the anti christ. He is a real American who wants what is good for our country. The republicans know that cannot win on issues, they never could. Their policies benefit the minority in our country. That is why every election cycle you hear something to scare you. It's timeStand up and be brave! Vote for REAL Change!

Obama/Biden

O H I O

sick n tired   October 24th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

To welcome to the obama show: Having a clue is a wonderful thing! YOU SHOULD GIVE IT A TRY SOMETIME! MORON!!!!

hurriCAIN PALIN   October 24th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

why are they getting nervous? the nobama democrats should be, but their heads are so filled up with the nobama kool aid and the false prophet messiahs 'good speeches'

COLORADO   October 24th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Get the Republicans out, especially Mississippi and Georgia! These clowns have messed up our country the last eight years, and we need so desperately to put it back on track. They've earned an 8 year vacation for their 8 years of incompetence. It's time to pay the fiddler. Vote BLUE!

6 Percent African American for McCain   October 24th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

More Debate Bloggers, less hate.
We have a real economic crisis that needs collaboration bloggers.
Your neighbors are Republican and Democrat, everyone has an opinion that matters.

Let's grow up here on the blog.

Canadian   October 24th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Obama supporters: Intelligent, rich, poor, black, white, gay, straight. basically possitive LEADERS with vision

MacCain supporters: cowards who will believe anything people tell them, not to smart or in denial.
BIG TIME NEGATIVE FOLLOWERS who have no vision

Independent Vet   October 24th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I used to admire John McCain, but he is no longer the same man. I am a fiscal conservative and social moderate. So I was leaning McCain, but his poor judgment in picking the extreme Palin and his hot-tempered, reactionary personality soured me. His reliance on negative campaigning sealed it. He will continue Bush's path.

Obama may not be my perfect candidate. But with the endoresements of businessmen like Buffet and Gates, military men like Powell and the 4 star from the Air Force, and literally hundreds of Nobel Laureate scientists, I feel much more confident that this reserved, intelligent and yes, Patriotic man will lead America is a new and better direction.

Sign me,
another Vet for Obama

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 24th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I HOPE THAT OBAMAS TAX PLAN PUT ALL YOU CNN OBAMA SUPPORTERS OUT OF A JOB.

TONY   October 24th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

NERVOUS!

THEY SHOULD BE TERRIFIED!

TRACEE   October 24th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

To WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW October 24th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

GET A LIFE AND EDUCATE YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Allen in Hartwell GA   October 24th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

The Republicans had control of the House from 1994 thru 2006, and control of the Senate from 1996 thru 2006. They had a workable president from 1996 thru 2000, and one of their own from 2001 thru 2006. If they had any good ideas they had plenty of time to get things done.

Instead, the only thing they managed to do was ruin everything that many good people had worked long and hard hours to build for the last 230 years.

If the Republicans are now worried about their seats it's their fault.

Scott Tucson   October 24th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Boy if Obama does happen to win, the next 4 yrs ought to be very interesting. We will have the first true socialist president in the WH who along with the likes of Pelosi and Reed will make a good run to grab our money.

Look for your gas taxes to jump by about 29 cents per gal for starters, than your 401 plans to be rolled up into the Social Security system but you being patriotic Americans..it's the right thing to do according to Joe biden, to pay more so that others who don't work can get more from the government.

Charles   October 24th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The GOP should be nervous. As a former lifelong Republican, I and many of my friends have had enough and have left the Republican party to become independents (true independents, not the Independent party) thanks to the direction the party has been taken in by Bush and Cheney. I believe that a large number of thoughtful, moderate Republicans have left and are supporting Obama. The result is that the Republican party is being distilled into a more concentrated essence of the intolerant, hateful, ignorant religious right that drove us from the party to start with. The Republican party as represented by McCain and Palin in my view represents a minority of American that is backward looking and consequently it will become increasingly marginalized over time.

Peter (CA)   October 24th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

As long as the deluded exist amongst us (just check out the posts on this topic--how many times do we have to say that Obama's Hawaiian birth certificate has been validated?), there will be struggle in this country. The Republicans will hold enough power in their own little carved out districts (thank Tom DeLay for that) to be obstructionists.

The first step is to elect Obama and give him people to work with. Then we all must work with our representatives to make sure our needs (and not those of lobbyists) are met.

sick n tired   October 24th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

THEY SHOULD BE NERVOUS!!!! DUH!!

rok   October 24th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Woman admits making up McCain sticker attack, police reported. They need to do more investigation into this case, to find out the truth of all those who are involve in the plan.

dave harlow   October 24th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Don't you folks have jobs.....well if you do now you won't this time next year....... "Failed policies of Orack husain obama"

Ed   October 24th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Finally we'll get some positive change in Washington!

boered1   October 24th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

This week, Fried announced that he has voted for Obama-Biden by absentee ballot. In his letter to Trevor Potter, the General Counsel to the McCain-Palin campaign, he asked that his name be removed from the several campaign-related committees on which he serves.

for those of you who do NOT know fried was a Counsel under reagan AND he supported McCain as recently as this year, and work on McCains campaign!

folks I think we ahve seen the end of the Radical Religious Right controlling the republican party. I am thinking that by 2012 the Republicans will have moved away from the radical right to true conservatism, something I personally would be grateful for. for the good of the country we all need ot hope that they can make this change, get back to the party that wants to control spending, stay out of our personal lives, and not try to force a religious agenda down our throats under the guise of family values. that would be a party this old liberal could support!

This one is for That One   October 24th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

They should be nervous.....they deserve to be nervous .....they are running a disgusting campaign with pitiful candidates who stretch the truth and outright lie....... Good riddance to bad rubbish !!!!

v.ananthan   October 24th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

People are angry on Bush and this is helping Obama a lot.

"OBAMA IS UNTESTED"

When Obama becomes president , people will be starting to see his weaknesses and it will be too late...

THAT WILL BE THE REALITY...

TangoDancer   October 24th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

The GOP is nervous – at the top from the intellectuals that guide the economic and cultural vision of the party down to the bottom rank and file voters that are motivated by second amendment rights, abortion, gay marriage, flag burning and other social issues.

After this election cycle, and for probably the next several cycles – the GOP will be doing a lot of soul-searching to examine policies and values to try to redefine itself for the American electorate. The finger pointing will begin on November 5th and what will follow is a nasty civil-internecine conflict of GOP infighting. Talk radio will certainly get more interesting as these people attack each other with the same venomous hatred that is normally reserved for liberals.

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 24th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

IF VOTERS WERE EDUCATED OBAMA WOULD NOT EVEN BE IN THIS RACE OR A SENATOR.

IT IS TO EASY TO BECOME A US CITIZEN IN THIS COUNTRY.

OBAMA WILL DESTROY THE WORLD.

I GUESS THE OBAMANUTS WILL BLAME BUSH FOR THAT TO.

WOW WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brian from Fort Mill, SC   October 24th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

nowaynobama:

Be honest. You wouldn't vote for Obama if he were born next door to you. Don't worry, he doesn't need your vote.

Shouldn't you be spending more time filming Geico commercials???

D   October 24th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Over the last eight years, Reaganomics or the Trickle down theory was allowed to rule. It failed....it failed miserably! No one person or party is to blame, but a culmination of events. Our economy is not a true Capatalist economy, but a Mixed economy with many different ideologies combined. Americans on both sides need to pay attention and focus on coming together as Americans for the best of our country. No one party is bigger than the UNITED States of America. Out of Many, come ONE!

Independent but Leaning   October 24th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

At least president McCain will keep the Dem Congress in check. Scary stuff to think about Obama rubber stamping the Pelosi-Reid agenda, which has about a 10% approval rating.

Tony   October 24th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

As long as McCain wins the presidency, and judging by the narrowing in the bias polls I think a lot of Kool-Aid drinkers will be surprised, then it's no big deal if pork barreling Socialists are elected. McCain will just veto all their spending and make sure everybody knows their names.

Obamacan   October 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Joe the Liar would do better under Obama.

Why is McCain talking so much about him?

Obama is not a socialist. Socialists want the government to own all the industries – like Bush's plan for the banks. Obama's tax plan is called progressive. The more you make, the more you pay. But the breaks for those making under $250K are better under Obama! And even for those going up, the rate only reverts back to 39% (from the current 35%). It was at 39% just one President ago! And we did just fine then! Plus if you make $251,000, only the $1,000 extra is taxed at the higher rate! Intelligent people see through his rhetoric.

Moreover, McCain proposed the same "share the wealth" philosophy just a few short years ago! They have it on YouTube! Like every other position, he has since flip flopped on his convictions and values, but there he is on video saying that the very rich should pay more. And yet now he is indignant about that same position?!?

Wake up to the hypocracy fellow Republicans. We need to take our party back and John McCain is not the answer. Let the Dems have this economic mess. Then we can nominate a true fiscal conservative to get our party back on track. McCain will set the GOP back decades!

Henry   October 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Being white, I'm highly offended by the "NOBAMA 08" tag. This is just another form of racism. We all know what you referring to and I don't like. The Repucks must have had some of their KKK friends come up with this slogan. I hope GOD forgives you for your sin!

BJGT   October 24th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

John McCain, who has harshly criticized the idea of sitting down with dictators without pre-conditions, appears to have done just that. In 1985, McCain traveled to Chile for a friendly meeting with Chile's military ruler, General Augusto Pinochet, one of the world's most notorious violators of human rights credited with killing more than 3,000 civilians and jailing tens of thousands of others.

Sue   October 24th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

McCain is down in the polls because he has run a very disorganized campaign. There is infighting over which direction to go. They would rather attack Obama personally than discuss the serious issues facing America. John McCain made a big mistake picking Sarah Palin as his VP. The woman can't even name a newspaper she has read. She doesn't know anything about the job of VP. As for the comments about Barack Obama's citizenship, etc., you must be getting all your "facts" from Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly. Neither of them have any respect for the truth.

hooverguide   October 24th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

How long have the current President's ratings been in the below acceptable range? Could it be the individuals in charge at the RNC really did not see the overthrow of their party coming down the "we are fed up" pipeline? Could they be the same individuals in charge of economic policy? The policies that lead to this economic nightmare no one saw coming? We, the people, are truly dismayed at the lack of foresight on our behalf.

theogracias   October 24th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Nervous????

That was a month ago.

Try and keep up, they are wripping each other to shreds.

Neverous.?!!? BWAHAHHA

C   October 24th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

DON'T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU ON THE WAY OUT... HA HA HA! THIS IS A PURPLE NATION NOW; ALL FOR ONE, AND ONE FOR ALL!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

stop already   October 24th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Obama is buying the Whitehouse and it is sick…

The only reason that 95% + of people benifit from Obama's plan is because over 35% do not pay taxes and will get a free check for doing nothing. So he is in essence buying the presidency by getting all these people to vote in order to get the free money.

It is a smart winning strategy, however it is not right and I am shocked not 1 person in the media is calling him out on it (that I have heard of anyway)

Zagazaw   October 24th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

McCain say Obama has not been tested, McCain Failed his first test as the GOP naminee in picking a VP.

Brian from Fort Mill, SC   October 24th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

At this point in time, it most definitely suck to be a Republican.

cnn publish my comments   October 24th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

to Rave, I agree with you, everythign they are doing is mcpalin and bush cheney approved and planned, now they will conduct an attack so that Americans fear "terrorists." mark my words, Rove and Limbaugh are behind all of mcpalin tactics and they know they lost, so now they will create another 9/11 but 11/11 or so

these people hate the fact that america wants change
these people can not stomach a mixed raced educated person as the president of the US

Rave October 24th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Joe the Plumber – Fake guy hired by McCain
Ashley Todd – Fake girl hired by McCain
This is real John McCain. Do you want a Fake President ?
I am Rave and I approve this message..

mildredjohnson58@yahoo.com   October 24th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

GOP BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID.

Eight Is Truly Enough   October 24th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

And while a life-long Democrat...they too (present Congress) are not blameless in the role they've played either so take heed that WE THE PEOPLE are tired of the lies and being crapped on to fatten the wallets and egos of our chosen political representation. We are made and aren't taking it anymore. Straighten up and fly right or you too could meet the same fate.

Jerry R Lucas RN Indiana   October 24th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

wow my first post still waiting moderation CNN does not like another view

Warning   October 24th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

The elections will be CANCELED. Bush will declare a state of emergency and cancel the elections. He has given himself the power of a dictator. Don't beleive look up NS PD 51 see for yourself. Bush may be the last Pres. of the US.

CNN will you post this?

Georgia Gal   October 24th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Ga Voter ...

Did you see on the AJC's website today that Insider Advantage has Obama up in Georgia??

Missouri   October 24th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Too bad, so sad.

Ought to run the Republicans out of town tarred and feathered on a rail!.

Well..   October 24th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

@nightengale – delusion much? McCain has no coherent plans for anything – he's all over the map, using bits and peices of the Dem's phrases and plans as his own as the RNC sees fit and tells him to do...

And Palin is just a waste of a $5000 pant suit...she hasn't got the experience, know how, or ability to run this country – unless you count running it further into the ground as progress...she's setting women back 100 years, so if you like making half what men make, staying home in the kitchen, "bare foot and pregnant" by all means, waste your vote...

Me personally, I've had enough of the right wing and their bull....it's time to try something different...

lisa tx   October 24th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

don,t fall for this get out and vote. OBAMA/BIDEN

Mike in Sacramento,Ca   October 24th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

You reap what you sow.

leon pa   October 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

FRED- YOU HAD YOU RUN

Proud to be American   October 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Obama is an American citizen he has proved that more then once.... folks get a clue ..... can we say Presdent Obama? pratice make perfect so get to practicing ..... Please stop the fear, hate and lie mongering on these blogs .....Every doubt about Obama has proven untrue .... stop the lies!

Thank you!

lonelydemocrat   October 24th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I am a die hard Obama supporter, but i vote for candidates, not parties. I encourage other voters to do the same. That being said, get out and vote for Obama. You can bet all the radical Republicans will be voting, and we can't afford to get lazy and let these close-minded, fear-spreading radicals take this away from us!!!!

j   October 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I'm not worried. If the Democrats get a fillibuster proof majority, but don't use their majority wisely, they'll get voted out again. The Republicans will reconstitute as soon as they come up with the right leader and Congress will become balance again.

Rob   October 24th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

...And Barrack Obama and his supporters are increasingly stupid.

Barrack Obama – Yes We Can ... Ruin This Country

Milton, Harrisburg, PA   October 24th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

It's always nice to start with a fresh bowl.

Lesley   October 24th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Even if the Dems do control Congress, Obama as president will reach across the aisles and get as much bipartisan approval for votes as is possible. I have confidence in his ability to balance the power of the government, unlike Bush who pushed through Repub agendas and ran the WH like his own personal war room. A vote for Obama is a vote for bipartisanship for the presidency.

Danny in Chicago   October 24th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

The Republican Party is Dead! Thank you Lord!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 24th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

We're trying real hard to get Dole off the dole here. She was rotten in the Red Cross, and she's been nothing for NC.

Doug R.   October 24th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

The people will speak!! The Democrats will pick up 6 to 8 seats in the Senate and 35 to 40 in the House. It will be a veto/ filibuster proof majority. Hillary should replace Harry Reid as Senate Majority Leader.
The Republicans deserve to be thrown out of office.

BOOTSTOMPER   October 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Elect Senator Obama as President of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This country has been off track for to long.

High school valedictorian   October 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

LISTEN UP, SARAH PALIN (I mean SARAH PAIN):

IF YOU ELIMINATE WORDS YOU DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND FROM YOUR SPEECHES, PERHAPS YOU AND GRANDPA MIGHT HAVE A FIGHTING CHANCE! Words like socialism, maverick, for instance. Did you realize that socialism is exactly what you're practicing in Alaska right now?

While you're at it, also refrain from saying, "I have more experience than Barack Obama." As governor? George W. Bush was a governor.

The big difference that you and your Republican cohorts (fellow idiots all) insist on ignoring is the fact that you have to have intellectual curiosity to learn about what's really going on in America and in the world, and develop a philosophical mooring instead of just mouthing off memorized phrases that are not even relevant to questions you're being asked.

It used to be that listening to national candidates' words uplifted our spirits. It used to be that their rhetoric was soaring and not demeaning, but that all changed with the dumbing down of America led by Dumbya himself, George W. Bush.

Lina   October 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

The american people are smart that's why they'll elect McCain for president to keep a checked and balanced government.

Debby   October 24th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Well if Obama bombs as President if he gets elected then they don't have to be nervous anymore. LOL

50 states: BLUE: 08   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Great, it's time to kick these dirty/racist/scum bags out....Godbye Michelle Bachman and the rest of your friends who has been caught with your racist remarks. This country does not belong to the white race but to all races whether it be black, white, Asian, Indian, Muslim...

Grace Needed   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Throw the Republicans out! They deregulated and favored the lobbyists and corporate interests that led to this economic mess! They should be held accountable. Only keep the candidates who recognize their part in this whole fiasco, and throw the rest of them out! We want our country back! We are tired of the gridlock and nastiness from the self-righteous and judgmental. We want people who will listen, discuss civilly and solve problems.

Proud to be American   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

They need to be affraid as they are living their last days as the dominate party!

Chris   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

They were not nervous when they had power over the white house, the senate, congress, and the courts.

Not to talk of the tactic of fear they have used for eight years.

suzyku   October 24th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

With the nastiness of this race, particularly on the Republican side, I'm amazed they're keeping that many seats! I used to cross over and vote for either side, no longer will I do that! I don't trust the Republicans on anything anymore and the hate filled rhetoric from them and race baiting and constant lies and McCarthyism along with continuing to "divide" this country, has reinforced my views, my negative views, of the Republicans as a whole and the right wing in particular! They need to begin again and take a long, hard look at what they've turned into-it's all bad!

Reality Check Richmond Virginia   October 24th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

so thats why they have been so vile? LOL.

tulsa   October 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Come on Mississippi and Georgia!
PEOPLE!
Reject the politicts of fear!
Reject the Ultra conservative neo-cons!
Get the Republicans and their dreams of a "permanent Republican majority" out of Washington!
We need government of, by and for the people!
Take our country back!
Obama 08

jaye   October 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

The republicans have ruined our country. Period!

GA Voter...   October 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

As a GA voter, I have to agree with that last statement...Saxby Chambliss may be on his way out! I've seen lots of Jim Martin signs in front yards.

And, if I were going by bumper stickers- Obama could take GA as well! Realclearpolitics.com has the presidential race w/ McCain ahead by 6.7percent- not a lot. Most of the battlegrounds are at a 5 point difference and GA is almost there!

Judy, FL   October 24th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

If McCain and Palin was my choice I would be nervous too.

That Other Jerry   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I just hope two years from now if things are still in a mess, the party in power is called on the carpet by the press. It's going to be hard to blame Bush for everything in 2010 if the Democrats win a veto-proof majority, and even more so if they win the White House as well.

Dennis   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

If the GOP does get hammered in this election it may really be good for them. I've noticed that alot of endorsements and many of the comments for these articles are from Republicans that are unhappy with the current party and it's ways. Maybe it's time for some major changes or perhaps, even a new, better party made up of the moderates from both sides. They also really need to look at how they campaign, dividing the country to advance their own agenda rather than that of the whole country just doen't really work now.

time 4 change   October 24th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Oh Happy Days!
Sanity and gray matter in the White House, Yipeeeee!

Now palin can go home and put her kids in school where they belong.
and Mcwar can retire in a nursing home and tell his war stories.

Dawn   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

During the the Bush years it was run by the Republicans until two years ago, what I heard by a Democratic Sen, that Bush blocked alot of their bills, so what is good for the Goose is good for the gander.
I think as dumb as it's, McCain is so out of touch and he loves to attack Obama on what, believing what he believes in? Get a life McCain and go back to Arizona...

I will vote for Obama/Biden08/12

GA Voter...   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

As a GA voter, I have to agree with that last statement...Saxby Chambliss may be on his way out! I've seen lots of Jim Martin signs in front yards.

And, if I were going by bumper stickers- Obama could take GA as well! Realclearpolitics.com has the presidential race w/ McCain ahead by 6.7percent- not a lot. Most of the battlegrounds are at a 5 point difference and GA is almost there!

rok   October 24th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Excellent. Democrats will have 63 senate seats at the end of this election. Senator Obama and Senator Biden as President and Vice President. The House will be control by the Democrats. John McCain will lose his senate seat. Sarah Palin will no longer be the Governor of Alaska.

Vote Early.
Vote Obama/Biden '08

Hollywood Liberal   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

GOP nervous? They have engaged in the most despicable, back-stabbing, vitriolic campaign of distortions and inuend, and now, a McCain campaign worker in Pittsburgh recants a fabrication that she was attacked by an African-American male about 6', 4" tall wearing shiny shoes who carved a backwards B on her face. This is enigmatic of the Republican party. Smear, confuse, lie and cheat the very people they purport to be serving. Enough of the Grand Old Party. Let's restore Democrocy! Obama/Biden in 08!!!

jaye   October 24th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

My question of the day:
Why is it okay for Sarah Palin to allude that Obama is a socialist and pals around with terrorist, that she uses race-baiting tactics, stirs up people at her rallies to shout out kill him and bomb him, YET, it isn't okay to bring up the fact that she spent over 150,000.00 of campaign money to buy clothes and makeup and accessories???????

Joanna   October 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Good; they should be.

nowaynobama   October 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Obama is not eligible to be POTUS unless he proves beyond the shadow of doubt that he is a legitimate citizen of the U.S.A. ALthough his campaign has posted a birth certificate as proof of citizenship rumors abound on its legitimacy and authenticity. Obama has yet to release personal records from his college years too. There are at least three lawsuits against Obama demanding he release an ORIGINAL and real birth certificate. Obama's paternal grandmother has said that Obama was born in Kenya and not in Hawaii. She was present during Obama's birth in Kenya. One of the lawsuits is in Hawaii and the judge is set to give a ruling any day. Is that the REAL reason why Obama suspended his campaing and flew to Hawaii?

ATTENTION!!!   October 24th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Republicans are increasingly nervous about widespread losses in the Senate and House.Good Bye!!!

Joe M   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

That nutcase in Pittsburgh who claimed a "black" Obama supporter attacked her, scrawled "B" into her face and took her money won't help either. KDKA and the "Post-Gazette" reporting that the woman is lying and will be charged with submitting a false report and possible more.

No, I'm not blaming McCain, but when more than a few of your supporters shout "Kill Him", "Terrorist", "Socialists" and a few other choice words plus "make up" attacks, your message is not only troubling, it's scaring the majority of us. Get this thing over with!

Nancy   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I saw the article about President Bush and that his 27% approval rating may be the reason the media isn't invited to the fund raisers.

What about Congress' approval rating? They have done nothing but get our country in the mess it is in today.

Brenna   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

The Republicans act like the last 8 years haven't happened but we, the voters, do. They should be nervous. Politicians are financial executives because they've got regulators and that's the American voters.

republicans hate america   October 24th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Cast your votes people make nervous nightmares come true. They brought it to themselves

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

This news makes me feel good on the inside. The GOP should be nervous about their future for the long term. They need to re-evaluate their policies and procedures and make the necesarry changes. Even if those changes make them look like a Democrat. Liberal thinking is not bad, it's not evil. They should try to think progressively instead of staying rooted in a failed tradition. They should be more tolerant of the different people, ethnicities religion and sexual orientation. They need to learn that trickle down economics does not prosper and in the end it even hurts the wealthy.
I have a feeling that after all of this is over, CHANGE is coming to the GOP

Ryan Stevens   October 24th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Absolute power corrupts absolutely, as we saw for six years with the Republicans. I don't want to see them with a filibuster proof majority, but I am pleased to see the balance of power shift away from the Republicans.

They have done everything in their power to run this country into the ground.

PDXGal   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

The rest of the country has been worried about losing their job, their house, and their healthcare. Or they've already lost their job, their house, and their healthcare!! Let the super rich be nervous for once!!
They should have been nervous about cleaning up their own party a long time ago instead of letting business crooks and opportunists run them into the mud.
It'll be many years and much reform before I ever trust the GOP again.

Georgia Gal   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Or my Republican congressman.

Scott NYC Independent   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Don't be nervous now after all the evil the republican party has brought down on Americans, how they have cause us hardship and stress because of their greed. Always wanting to deregulate and look where it got us; always wanting to give bigger and bigger tax cuts to the rich thinking they would share the wealth and create jobs – well it didn't happen and we are suffering now its time for the authors of this economic mess to suffer; now if the dems can make the players on wall street suffer then maybe justice will be blind again.

nobama   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Obama is not eligible to be POTUS unless he proves beyond the shadow of doubt that he is a legitimate citizen of the U.S.A. ALthough his campaign has posted a birth certificate as proof of citizenship rumors abound on its legitimacy and authenticity. Obama has yet to release personal records from his college years too. There are at least three lawsuits against Obama demanding he release an ORIGINAL and real birth certificate. Obama's paternal grandmother has said that Obama was born in Kenya and not in Hawaii. She was present during Obama's birth in Kenya. One of the lawsuits is in Hawaii and the judge is set to give a ruling any day. Is that the REAL reason why Obama suspended his campaing and flew to Hawaii?

Georgia Gal   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Well I'll tell them right now I won't be voting for Saxby Chambliss.

SusieQ   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

The GOP should be nervous! They're about to get booted out of Congress! And good riddance! Now we can REALLY get some work done!

Dirty Harry   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

For the life of me I have no explanation why the people in this country are letting themselves be duped into the belief that Republicans are the cause of all of todays problems. The fact is, the Democrats are the ones who have wrought these problems! Wake up you, who are blogging mindlessly! We cannot give these Democrat pacifists total power!!! John McCain is a good man with good ideals. Sarah Palin is a good woman with good ideals. Give this country balance or else we will trip and fall!

Rick CT   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

The rest of us should be nervous if the Dems do get 60 Senators. Then there will be no one to stand up to the Pelosi/Reid presidency.

Country first   October 24th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

When you go out there to vote you better pay good attention and double check your vote before you summit it. In some state if not all the republicans fix the machine up. If you vote straight democratic they fix the machine so your presidential vote go for McCain instead of Barack. So you might think you vote for Barack and the machine was fix and it goes the other way. So pay good attention to make sure your presidential vote goes to your choosing candidate. These are disgusting tactics that the republicans are using right now in some part of Texas and may be nationwide. We need fair and free election so rigging these machines is nothing but disgusting tactics. Also when you go to the polling place no political T-shirt because they will turn you away.

Steve in Las Vegas,NV   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

What a surprise! The GOP should worry that they will lose seats! Just look what they have done to the country! It will take some time to repair all the damages left by Bush & Co in the last 8 years! Maybe they need to reflect on that.
Obama/Biden 08/12
VOTE FOR REAL CHANGE!!!

Jean, Indiana   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

There goes Lieberman's senate chair.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 24th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

After 8 rotten years of Bush, what in hell did they expect?

Did they actually think old man McCalin and the totally unqualified Palin would win it?

It is to laugh!

MCCAIN 08   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

After Obama buys the election, the socialists will eliminate capitalism, bankrupt Joe the Plumber, erase God from every public place and teach abortion as a method of birth control. No wonder Islamic nations can't stand Americans. I'm sure Obama will appease the terrorists when he starts retracting support from Israel. Maybe that's what Biden was talking about. when he said Obama would be tested.

NOBAMA 08

Jimmys Corncrackings   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I can see Russia from my house! Where do you think Putin raises his head into the airpsce when he flies? Bush tripping over his own tongue for the last year was bad enough, let's not talk about his overall performance. The last thing we need in the White House right now is another couple of goof balls that cannot complete their thoughts in their native language. This woman is incompetant, and McCain is too old in my opinion. The Bush presidency robbed him of his best chance, and it robbed this country and the world of better chances and better times. He should be ashamed of what he has purpotrated onto the world, and in doing so is leaving the next administration to clean up.

Daniel in NY   October 24th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Oh crap. The most liberal President ever and a Congress ran by Dems? Dang we are up the creek without a paddle.

don ricart   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

title should be in the subjunctive.

Mickie in PA   October 24th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Of course they are nervous because they saw how much power they had the first 6 years of Bush's reign. If they lose too many seats they cannot filibuster. Then they won't get all that money from the lobbyists they are used to getting.

KNIGHT-7579   October 24th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

If this happens, come inaguration day in January, we will offically become the United Soviet States of America.

Rave   October 24th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Joe the Plumber – Fake guy hired by McCain
Ashley Todd – Fake girl hired by McCain
This is real John McCain. Do you want a Fake President ?
I am Rave and I approve this message..

Sean   October 24th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Doesn't matter if the Dems pick up 9 seats in the Senate. They only cross the 60 mark by keeping Lieberman in the fold, and I would be surprised if they don't drop him from his committee chairs as "punishment" for his support of McCain.

John in VA   October 24th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Republicans – you have nobody to blame but yourself. You ran me off in 2002, and I haven't looked back. Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan are no doubt turning in their graves seeing the way you ruined the Republican Party. You have 10 days to win me back – let's see what you have to offer.

"That One" 08

Obamanator   October 24th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

But he is a POW...and a Maverick...and a Reformer...! What the hell does any of that really mean?

OBAMA 08

Lee M   October 24th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

The Republicans need to be the minority party for a generation. Just like they were after the LAST depression of 1929.

They then spent decades trying to "undo" the regulation and "socialism" of Frankin Delano Roosevelt. They finally succeeded. We are in the beginning of an the worst economic freefall since 1929.

Maybe we can learn something.

REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA   October 24th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Voters are paying attention this year...... the Republicans will NEVER be able to DIVIDE and DESTROY us again..... (NEVER) -----– Roven style politics are OVER. I am very glad I VOTED for Obama.

Baze   October 24th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I said it before and I'll say it again. It looks like the G.O.P. will end as a major political party in '08

ONE NATION

Al, NY NY   October 24th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

This is a load of whooey! They want to make it seem like the race is over so Obama supporters won't vote and JM and the Moose will win. DONT FALL FOR IT PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Red, Red WHINE!!   October 24th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

ayup...that's what happens when you are a party that only represents and supports policies that benefit the top 5% of america rather then the 95% who really need it.

The GOP has become a corrupt and vile lot of worthless flesh. Their anti-american antics deserve to be punished by incarceration. They should be happy they are only losing their seats rather then getting what they deserve!

Fred, So. St Paul MN   October 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

What if Hillary would have won the nominatiom?

I would have voted Democrat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO McCIAN / PALIN

Independent white female patriotic voter   October 24th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I think they all can all thnak Bush and his policies for that, Mccian included, being he voted with Bush 90% of the time. No mater what Mccain says, his voting record is still alongside of Bush.
Hello Demorats, goodbye republicans, I think I am gonna try democrats for a change!

THE WATCHER   October 24th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

The end of an era.

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