October 24, 2008
Posted: October 24th, 2008 09:40 AM ET
Obama is up 9 points over McCain.
Obama is up 9 points over McCain.

(CNN) - Barack Obama appears to be widening his lead over John McCain as Election Day inches closer.

According to the latest CNN poll of polls, the Illinois senator now holds a 9-point advantage over McCain nationwide, 51 percent to 42 percent.

That's an increase of two points over the last two days for Obama and a reflection of several national polls that suggest the race seems to be headed in the wrong way for the Arizona senator with only a week and a half remaining.

Included in the latest CNN poll of polls are new surveys from ABC/Washington Post (October 19-22), CBS/NYT (October 19-22), Fox/Opinion Dynamics (October 20-21), Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby (October 20-22), Gallup (October 20-22) and Diageo/Hotline (October 20-22).

Filed under: Barack Obama • CNN Poll of polls • John McCain


A Look at the Polls - October 25th « The Changing Election   October 25th, 2008 10:11 am ET

[...] CNN Poll of Polls: Senator Obama – 51% / Senator McCain 42% [...]

Matt: honestly   October 24th, 2008 10:27 am ET

mpli masol, I am not one to call a McCain supporter a racist. It is not politically incorrect to vote for McCain due to issues. It is racist however to hold a comment publicly and then change it due to race in the booth. Afraid of Obama? The guy who wants to work with world leaders instead of push against them? I am afraid of getting in another few wars under McCain. That is what I want. You can only spread yourself so thin. That is what caused the fall of the Roman empire. Armys spread too thin, and the government was no longer governed by the people. Which is exactly who Obama wants to give the power back to.

MikeH   October 24th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Would someone down in San Diego please tell Reuben Navarrette he is like the biggest joke in the hispanic community.

His fawning sycophantic Republican boot-licking was disgusting enough, no he sniveling about how 'Liberals' are being mean to Sarah.

CNN, find someone to do your editoralizing, Reuben is just too much of a servile shill.

Concerned Voter   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Bogus poll info geared toward discouraging McCain supporters from voting! Get out and vote McCain!

Charlie Bradley   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

For everyone in the battleground states

GET OUT AND VOTE
GET OUT AND VOTE and TAKE YOUR TIME IN VOTING when marking the ballot or sliding your voter card and selecting your candidates so that there is absolutely NO room for error. Don't give McSame and Falin ANY hint of an upper hand!!!!!

KNIGHT-7579   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Mama always said: "Be careful what you wish for, cause you just might get it!" Obama may win, that's true. But in 4 years will we live in the United States of America or the Union of Soviet Socialist States of America?

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

VOTE*************BABY***********VOTE********BABY***********VOTE***

PLEASE EVERYONE .......VOTE....... TAKE SOMEONE WITH YOU.......!

You know its been amusing to hear about the Gov. Palin $150,000 shopping spree to Neiman Marcus AND Saks Fifth Avenue!

Since McCain painted Sen. Obama whose wife shops at Target, as an elitist! Such ...........hypocrites!

The AVERAGE hard-working American make $44,389 a year! They can not even dream about shopping at those HIgh END stores!

PLEASE AMERICA LET'S REJECT THE POLITICS OF LIES-HATE-FEAR-AND-DIVISION THAT THE REPUBLICANS SPEW!

Chris from STL   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Just 9% ... pew!! I would like to see the repubs "crushed" and humiliated for everything they did to this economy and country.

Any one who is thinking of voting for McCain, please think again (unless you are a CEO or super rich or a religious nut or just stupid) rationally ....

dave   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Your polls are biased. Lets hope this incompetent,untested duo of Hussein and Joe does not win.

Bruce   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Vote....it is not over till it is over.....
Do not get complacent and not vote..get out and vote...
if it is as it appears to be..the more the margin of victory will show the repubs that what thye hasve doen and how the run a campaign is not what this country wants or needs.
Remember New Hampshire.....do not sit home...go and vote...and take responsiblity and make sure those who are registered in your famliy vote...for whomever they want..but that they vote...

John   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

super majority here we come, repugs you are going to feel the collective pain that we the real people have been feeling, and since theres more of us and less of you you should get a clear dose of pain, like what we've felt for eight years. were going to kick your butts and then get ready we are going to prosicute for all the evil you have done the last eight years. people need to start watching for paper shredder trucks going to the white house cause the sh1t is about to hit the fan...

Missy   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

National polls don't mean a thing. There is still a way that McCain can win the electoral vote and that is the strategy they are focusing on.

Please vote early if possible just in case something comes up on Election Day. And encourage your friends and family to vote early because this election is still too close to call.

From the North   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

At this point in 2004, according to RealClear Politics, Bush was ahead by two points. That would be 2. As in greater than one but less than three. And we all know how that worked out for him.

Beth   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Godspeed Barack Obama!! You are so needed for America now!!

Obama-Biden 08!!

Joe The Plummer   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Looks like the Plummer tour is heading down the toilet!

Will the Real Maverick Please Stand Up?   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Get ready for some last-ditch-desperation from the McCain camp. You know their going to go deeeeeeeeeep into the gutter.

Obama/Biden '08

Cant stand Obama   October 24th, 2008 10:26 am ET

The only reason they want you to vote early is because they know people are finding evidence of obama being socialist and have now found that he liked Ayres's book and was featured with him to talk about it.

Joan   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

A LANDSLIDE, a MANDATE, the WINDS OF CHANGE, are a'coming!!!

Independent   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

GET OUT AND VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08

CALL YOUR FAMILY N FRIENDS AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO GET OUT AND VOTE!!!

REMEMBER NEW HAMPSHIRE AND LET'S WORK TO GET OBAMA ELECTED

Remy   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

McCain is alreasy lost and stopped talking on issues but he now try to fool the people by telling simple lies. Plumber is an example. Joe the plumber is a BOGUS one and Mccain cry for him!

This is an example how Mccain hide his original plans of BUSH and try to show he is a different person!

Elsa   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Viva Ombama Mama 08

NoComplacency   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

"Our attitude is that the national polls don't mean anything. State by state, that's what we're paying attention to, because this is essentially going to be 51 separate elections."

–Barack Obama

VOTE VOTE VOTE! OBAMA/BIDEN '08!

The Voice   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

This is the lead Obama needs for the next 11 days and even higher if possible.

The GOP mafia must be defeated!

Democrats 08!!

Hydrorock   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Hey PA voter – so are you a tax evader? WE all share our income, that is what being a country is all about. But we do it so to be fair and retain a big part of our entrepreneurialism. If I could, I would not have shared my taxes for bombing innocent countries...but I guess I didn't have much of a choice. McPalin would take ALL of our income for that.

McPalin doesn't want more taxes so he can keep more income to pay for the many houses.

Shame on Republicans and McPalin backers..shame

Enough of the Insanity   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I really think the GOP wants to leave this country in shambles..Makes it that much harder to get things back in order when we are on the brink of bankruptcy. This will pave the way for the next phoenix (reagan) rising out of the ashes, or so they think. I already voted..I voted for the guy with one house and one marriage. He has more to lose than the guy with 9 houses if he makes things worse.

Matt   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

"voters will say one thing because it's "politically correct," but i can't WAIT to see who votes for whom behind those private curtains."

Yep - McCain/Palin '08: "We're banking on racism!"

Give it up, dude. You are so finished. Obama wins this by 200 electoral votes. Admit it; it's over.

Demski   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Hey you pollsters, can you make a poll as to when will the economy be able to recover? Figures don't like but liars figure.

Mike the Independent from Ohio   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Did anyone see the article that Obama was a member of the Socialist party along with the democratic party when he ran for state Senator...... A little scary that's all, vote 3rd party

frank   October 24th, 2008 10:25 am ET

saveyourrhetoric: it's a poll of polls. The results of six different polls were averaged out. The Fox poll is included as well.

GINO   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

All of Canada is praying that Obama/Biden will win the election, all you American's make sure you vote..we all need change

georgia   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

On the woman attacked because of a McCain bumper sticker: in the photo, the "B" appears to be backwards. . .

clyde ST Louis   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

It is very clear that cnn is in the tank for obama, when other polls shows the race to Nov 4th is very close.

Holding my Breath   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

If Obama wins he had better be as billiant and great as he has been hyped tobe. Because I am not sold on him yet and if he starts running for a 2nd term before he is even half done with his 1st term than my biggest concern about Obama will be confirmed and that is he sells himself for better jobs but doesn't sit in the chair long enough to do anything.

2012 Clinton, we are watching ;-)

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

We've seen the true snarky, snide, hateful, lying John McCain, and we don't like him.

Vote early to avoid even longer lines Nov. 4.

Stephen Russell   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Right now it is clear that this election could mark the point in American history when, as a nation, we faced our hypocrisy, beat it down, and moved forward!

The real issues   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

This election comes down to two points: Experience and Race.

In 2000, we elected a Governor who claimed to have experience. After eight months in office, 09/11 occurred. What did his experience do? Lead us into an unjustified war (where are the WMDs?), over 4,000 lives have been lost, Osama bin Laden is still at large, and the Taliban is strengthening again. Bush and his Repub friends (yes, you McCain) allowed greed and deregulation on Wall Street which has harmed Main Street. Is this the type of experience we want? Repubs are questioning Obama's experience...what do they have to crow about?

Race: We cannot choose our parents. Obama's father was from Kenya, his mother from Kansas. He was orphaned, and his grandparents helped to raise him. He graduated from college, and is a professor of Constituational Law. I bet he knows the role of the VP!! Yet, it's 2008, and Americans still won't vote for him because he's black. Well, then vote for the half that's white!! Come on! It's not the Civil War nor the 1960's. We need to show the world that we have progressed beyond racism.

This white, Christian, Republican voted early this week in FL for Obama. I'm hoping my state goes BLUE. I'm a teacher (who makes less than "Joe the Plumber") – and I feel confident that Obama is the man for the task ahead. It's going to be hard, but America needs change!!

Frisco Texas for Obama   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

All my Obama supporters (which I am), don't get cocky as Barack said. GO AND VOTE AND TAKE A FRIEND WITH YOU. I am voting today in TX and not taking anything for granted. Barack is working as hard as ever to ensure we have real change in this country and we have to be diligent and make sure we spend more time voting and getting others to vote than writing comments on blogs. GO BARACK AND GO VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008&2012 HILLARY CLINTON 2016 AND 2020

Jesse, MA.   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Hey Michael Howard,
Sure, it was most accurate in '04, but when looking at all the polls this year, including many others that were very close, that one is an outlier. Cherry pick your info all you want. It doesn't make you right.

Sheryl Preston   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

I heard that if Obama wins, he will spend 200 million on his victory party.
Is this any indication of what lies ahead in an Obama administration?

Vanessa   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

For "The Truth Speaks!"

What you are saying is BS how many people are not voting for Obama because he is black or bi-racial. By your comments it shows your ignorance. When are we going to move beyond color and just accept a person for who they are and the values they bring. Unless you have been living in some remote reaches of the world everyone is mixed with something if you go back far enough so please do not use that as an excuse. But to be honest why is no one speaking about Palin and her husband who wanted to seperate Alaska from the rest of the US. Or the pastor of Palin 's that was calling certain people witches and need to be burned. I am sick of al this back and forth. We will see in the end who is the better to lead.

Brooke   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

We still have a little less than two weeks left, an eternity in politics. Remember how Obama was up as high as he was in the primaries before Hillary almost won? This race will be a lot tighter than people expect. I can't wait for President-elect McCain and Vice President-elect Palin.

HUFFINGTON POST   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

McCain's Private Visit With Chilean Dictator Pinochet Revealed For First Time. Looks like Senator McCain has a lot of explaining to do about his rogue sit downs with terrorist nations.

Why is John McCain lying about everything? Do you know what the "PNAC" is? The Project of a New American Century is a chilling group of extremists with a world agenda for WAR. John McCain co-founded this group. If you love your children and do not want to see them go to war in Iran, Iraq, Syria, Georgia, or anywhere else please research John McCain's extremist back ground.

JOHN MCCAIN = WORLD WAR III

CONCERNED INDEPENDENT   October 24th, 2008 10:24 am ET

well, this "white" senior woman voted Obama..and so did many other whites I know..so much for Obama not getting white senior votes, here in Texas he sure IS...we arent stupid either...so
mplimasol
you should worry about what goes on behind curtains! OBAMA will win !
Texas independents

lindapuma   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

should be 19 points! I can't believe people consider voting for that volitile adulterous liar McCain or that empty headed freak show Palin

THINK   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

I am feeling it. America has awakened. America knows it has been shammed. America knows it doesn't want 4 more years of lies.

Beah   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

I already voted for Senator Obama (absentee ballot) and so did my REPUBLICAN FRIENDS. We filled out our ballot during our lunch time at work and even our doctors and nurses voted for OBAMA.

We understood Senator Obama's Agenda and I hope that he will do what he said will going to do if he is elected. We also understand that money is not easy to find but we need a FRESH BREATH OF LEADER. SOMEONE WHO EXPERIENCED HARDSHIP IN LIFE AND WORK HARD TO WHERE THEY ARE TODAY. I WORKED HARD TO EARN MY COLLEGE DEGREE AND IT'S NOT EASY WHEN THERE IS NO MONEY.

dave   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Lets hope your biased polls are wrong as it would be the WORST possible thing if this incompetent duo does win.

James from Kansas City   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Not time to celebrate yet. If you want Obama to be elected, you must continue for the next 11 days to work. If not, we may wake up Nov. 5 and wonder what happened.

Desiree, Chicago   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

The Truth Speaks – You're an ignorant moron. Obama has never claimed to be only black. He is biracial and has always been proud of that fact. He has never made race the running point in this campaign. As a biracial gal myself (I am also half black half white), I grew up being torn into two directions, hang out with white people because I "act" more white, or hang out with the blacks because I looked the part/ethnic. You have no idea what it's like to be told who you are and who you should hang out with because of your race. It's like an ongoing identity crisis that only the strong survive. It was the MEDIA and every one else who kept saying that he's black, he's black. Most every one else failed to mention that he was half white as well.

sbjones8   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

VOTE ! VOTE! VOTE!

republican female vet 4 obama   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Fantastic news! But I won't be satisfied until election day, and Barack Obama wins America back from the hole the Bush/McCain and the rest of them have put us in!

Sherry for Obama   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Hallealulah praise the Lord and thank you Jesus.

I pray things keep going Obamas way.

God dont like ugly and with all the lies McCain/Palin are making its no wonder the polls are the way they are.

Dirty Harry   October 24th, 2008 10:23 am ET

You are being led into a very scary agenda with Barak Obama ushering you in, smiling all the way. This election season is like no other that has come before in the USA. I am beyond sad for this country. What has gone wrong and what is wrong is now what people want more of? How bizarre!

Bruce   October 24th, 2008 10:22 am ET

EVERYONE MUST VOTE!
The polls mean nothing untill you VOTE.
Obama needs you to fight for him so he can fight for you

VOTE

Canadian for Obama   October 24th, 2008 10:22 am ET

That bus John Cain touring on must have strong wheels because I have heard the bus driver is throwing everyone off as we speak

LOOK BYOND   October 24th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I believe non of us want to go back to the 8 years of Bush era.

WE HAVE TASTED THE GRUESOME EFFECT OF THIS ECONOMY, WHEN WE STARTED TO LINE FOR GAS.
THE NEXT EFFECT IS GOING TO BE BASIC FOOD STUFF, IF JOHN MACCAIN BECOMES THE PRESIDENT.
THEN AND ONLY THEN, THE UNITED STATES WILL BECOME PART OF THE THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES.

WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JUST YOU WAIT!

Kojo   October 24th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I think these polls seem too good to be true and are too good to be true,there are going to be a little suprises on election night.
Im sure of that

Obama 2008   October 24th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Mike– CNN does professional work and their polls are base on the average of other polls. That's why they call it the "Poll of Polls". Stop being a hater and just accept the fact that John McCain is behind and will continue to be behind until he figures out his focus should be on the people and not trying to bring down Obama.

Alabama Voter   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I'm so glad America is waking up from the Bush nightmare. Go Obama

Jimmy   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

DON'T GET COCKY!!!! EVERYBODY HAS TO VOTE!!!

AJ   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I'm actually suprised the lead isn't BIGGER. I'd like to see a total blow out and watch Palin cry all the way back to Alaska.

MikeH   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

It ain't (mostly) over until the Republicans have been removed from power in the Executive branch of government.

We are still at risk for martial law so long as Bush is still president, and corrupt facist Republicans control the federal prosecuters.

Ken   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

These liberal polls are wrong, wrong, wrong. Too many polls show Obamarxist in a big lead because more democrats are polled than republicans, therefore you will get skewed numbers. You want an accurate poll, look at the IBT poll.

VA via TX   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

A vote should be earned, one should not blindly support a "donkey" or an "elephant" because that is what they think they are supposed to do. With all due respect to Senator Obama, he is / was (different man now) the perfect candidate for Senator McCain. John McCain has not presented a single reason to earn my vote.

History will not be kind to George Bush, I voted for him twice. Dole's nomination was a parting gift from the Republican party, he campaigned fairly well – I voted for him. John McCain does not appear to have put any thought into meaningful planning, tactics or strategies.

Hillary Clinton gave him the blue print, it was right there for him to continue (with dignity) the "attack" and the momentum she had. Well, such is life, he is extemely wealthy and will get over this. I love movies, after months of this, here is the final analysis:

Barack Obama
Top Gun
Beautiful Mind
Brave Heart

John McCain
Clear & Present Danger
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Rain Main

Please sir, allow history to be kind to you.

Respectfully,

Demski   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Poll of polls..hahahha. I wonder who are these pollsters and who were the people they were talking about. The figures of the silent majority won't like but the figures of the silent minority always lies.

Hey you pollsters, I got a job for you. Can you make a poll as to when can we catch Bin Laden? Can you make a poll as to when the US economy will be more than better?

Roger   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Party Party Party Party.........

Nutter!!!   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

To mike ....You better Man up and face the Facts
Joe The Toilet Bowl

Obama/Biden '08

Poll Update: Obama Leading by 9 « The Changing Election   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

[...] figured I would share it with you. Won't go into details since I did that last night, but the CNN Poll of Polls show Barack Obama once again stretching out that lead against Senator McCain. With a week and a [...]

ed gein   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

The reign of Terror is pret'neer over!

Steve   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Obama should be 20 point ahead considering the kind of campaign the McBush/Palin is running. The two of them would be an ABSOLUTE DISASTER FOR THE UNITED STATE if they were to be elected.

It's time once again for some truth and honestly again in government.

Ohio Voter   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I hear a lot about polls four years...that Kerry was supposedly up and lost, and that this year will be the same.

That's a load of garbage, for several reasons:

1) In 2004, we had declared war the year before, which always raises the public's favoring the incumbent.

2)It's the economy, stupid: in 1992, when Clinton won by a landslide, the economy was bad, but not this bad. Skyrocketing unemployment, plunging stockmarkets, recession fears (if we're not already in one), a GDP trade deficit of nearly 850 billion, and a national debt of more than 10 trillion will certainly trump racism.

3)Approval ratings of the Republicans are at a historic low.

To all GOP supporters, be very scared! You will lose senate races in VA, CO, NM, NC, NH, and even AL. You will not take back Landrieu's seat in LA. Moreover, the house will have an even larger "socialist" majority.

And you know what? I can't wait!!!!!

Chris   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

The polling discrepancy is easy to explain. AP is a wire service, not a polling service. ANYONE can submit a "story" to AP. Is the light coming on yet? Desperation is setting in, and they are resorting to outright lying, hoping that between that and the electronic machine control, they just might sneak out another cheating win! Vote early folks, so your vote will be counted by hand!

Gebeorge Napalotino   October 24th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Well, untra-rightist groups like "Let Freedom Ring" are out flooding the airwaves (primarily TV) with the sleathiest of ads, ads that would make the Willie Horton ad against Dukakis look like nothing. There will be much more of these fear-mongering, despicable efforts by the NRC all the way to Nov. 4.

Fortunately, Americans are beginning to understand their dirty tricks! No more! we will not be hoodwinked any more. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

Women for Obama/Biden   October 24th, 2008 10:20 am ET

WHATEVER YOU DO GUYS DONT BELIEVE THE POLLS GET OUT AND VOTE AND MAKE SURE YOUR INFOS ARE ALL RIGHT SO THAT YOUR VOTES CAN BE COUNTED.

alvino   October 24th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Can you imagine what election night will be like if Obama sews it up by the time the polls close in the eastern time zone? What the heck will Blitzer, Gasbag Dobbs, and John King talk about?

You Know Who   October 24th, 2008 10:20 am ET

The More I look at Obama, the more I admire the man. He has the right blend of characteristics that will make a great president

Leadership skills.............Charisma...........Intelligence.............Good Judgement.............Visionary..........Uniter..............Humility.......Motivator........Servitude.....Youthful........High Energy..........Communicator....................
Ability to connect with people........................

Top This off with good looks, great speaches and a warm smile.

I' m Sold...........................Obama'08

Dick in Sioux Falls   October 24th, 2008 10:20 am ET

I am heartened. For the past several elections, I had become convinced that the American electorate is what the European community thought it was when their newspaper headlines after the 2004 Presidential Election proclaimed, "How Can 59 Million Americans Be So Stupid?!" In the past, we have allowed ourselves to be convinced that black was white.

Danny Cornett   October 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I know why Obama is ONLY UP 9 POINTS it's because he has virtually no executive experience,wants to raise all our taxes and redistribute wealth(eliminating the american dream) and done nothing while being a US Senator either.Polls mean zilch , nada, zero , nothing!!!!! The people will decide like it has always been.

Susan in NC   October 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS, remember New Hampshire and remember that John Kerry was ahead in the polls in 2004. PLEASE VOTE!

Yes, we most surely can!

Shari, NY   October 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I hope that on Election Day it will be quadruple that figure. More GOP folks are changing allelgiance and boarding Obama's ship. I have yet to hear of any Democrats switching.

Steve   October 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Just imagine, McCain wins the Election, dies in two years..Palin takes over as President, She has to make a decision to go or not to war with Iran. She meets with all the 4 star Generals in the war room and have to give them instructions on what to do next, just imagine, sounds like a script from a comedy movie, doesn't it, it is not, think before you vote, This is a very easy decision for me, i'm voting Obama/Biden

MikeTroopa   October 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

State polls are more important than national polls.

With that being said...

Obama is tied or leading in every single battle ground state.

Obama '08.

Sue   October 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Obama supporters,

IT'S NOT OVER! YOU MUST VOTE!!! ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO VOTE!!! DON'T BE LULLED INTO NOT VOTING BY THE POLLS!

George   October 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

John McShame is in Deep Do-Do. Not only is he losing the race but he is losing the bet he made with the devil when he sold his soul to win this election. He is doing every thing he said he wouldn't do. I am sure he will bring up Rev. Wright by next week. I'm sure Joe the plumber can get him a kitchen sink to throw at Obama.

bev   October 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

well i certainly hope so, we cant take a bush " mini me!
our economy is in very bad shape, because of all those that voted for bush, not once but twice, what were you thinking???????

BARACK THE VOTE   October 24th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Dear The Truth Speaks!: You said:

((% of the people in line are black. they say about 65% of them never voted before and they are only voting because Obama claims to be black. Of course we all also know he was biRacial at the beginning of the campaign. He bcame black inorder to gain thousands of votes.

Can I please correct you on your ignorant satement...the "black" people aren't voting for him because he's black, BLACK, WHITE, & BROWN people are voting for him because they are TIRED, and want REAL CHANGE! We are just tired & fed up, take that for what you will.

Obama didn't become "black" later in his campaign, he was born black. Even though his mother is white, remember it was our American forefathers who made the law that a "drop: of black blood makes you black.

AW   October 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

VOTE McCain/Palin '08!!!
Pro Life!
No GAY Marriages!
No SOCIALISM!
No attacks on US Soil since 9/11!!!! You can at least thank Bush for that.

This is sad   October 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

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)

annette   October 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Hey guys,
Don't forget to donate today.
By the way anybody living in Chicago know about reasonable stay on Nov.4th. i want to go, am coming from Canada.
Perhaps we can find some likeminded people to go and stay with.

jawahar rajan   October 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

The light at the end of the tunnel can be seen; but keep focus and look to the light at the end of the tunnel DO NOT look UP or DOWN or to the SIDES or heaven forbid BACKWARDS; we still have 11 days to go so LETS's roll.

OBAMA 2008 / 2012

W Spivey Merritt Island, FL   October 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

There's a lot of fat ladies singing and what a tune they carry.

My Friends, let me tell you,   October 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I have experience using a parachute,and will glide to one of my 11 homes and sleep till Christmas soon.

TAINOPOWER   October 24th, 2008 10:18 am ET

some other polls they have it tie. Cnn just go head and call the elections for obama before some other network my beat you to the punch. Or we may have a surprise On election night and cnn don’t want to look ridiculous. The reason why I don’t watch cnn any more: bias.

ANGIE   October 24th, 2008 10:17 am ET

The Girl being Attacked with the Bin her face – SHES LYING!

Scott Hughes in Atlanta   October 24th, 2008 10:17 am ET

The woman who claims to have been attacked by an Obama supporter has a backwards "B" carved on her face. Emphasis on the word "Backwards" (Kinda like an idiot trying to carve the letter "B" in their face while looking in a mirror huh???

It sure is mighty neat for someone who was being pinned down by a black man, and carved on with a "dull" knife... She didn't try to turn her head or anything??? Or was he holding her down, both of her hands, her neck (to keep from swiveling) and her face to keep her still. He must have had 8 arms...lol

What a farce...

SB in NoVA   October 24th, 2008 10:17 am ET

What ever lead in what ever poll means nothing! WE NEED TO VOTE!!! We turn out numbers on Nov. 4th and then on Nov. 5th we'll talk about LEAD – LEADERSHIP, that is!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08 and Beyond!
Turn VA Blue!!!

Change NOW   October 24th, 2008 10:17 am ET

we are all suffering now in all regions of this country...be careful of not helping others as you may be in the same boat shortly....

unless you are warren buffett who just lost ten billion he doesn't need...we are all in deep deep doodoo.....

we BETTER start reaching out to our neighbors and learning to be self-reliant...

it is one thing to sit in an office, another thing entirely to be able to survive......you can't eat your fake wood paneling in your office.....and you probably don't want to eat dirt like starving haitians whom we refuse to help....

I think a LOT of things are all snowballing back on us now....it is called karma, which we have ignored....

when it was cheaper to travel and the rest of the world didn't hate us, and there was no TSA strip-searching us, I have gone around the world and seen the way others live, and we just could not do it...in my opinion....gated communities do not exist, to put it simply...

with a rising gap between rich and poor, rich who could care less about other people, top 1%, do not be deluded into thinking you will be there one day, and look down at others....it is getting harder every day to just survive for everybody...

our independence helped us settle the frontier, now it is our downfall.....we need to be reliant on each other, not saudi arabia and not china.....or we will continue self-destructing....when money is worthless, who cares about stocks???? I have lost a lot but others have lost more.....

I wasn't greedy buying a house, but I should have sold all my stocks...that being said, traditional safe havens such as gold are now cratering as well....and our govt. still arguing whether we are in a recession and mccain says "the fundamentals of the economy are sound"...reality begs to differ, senator....

Betty Phillips   October 24th, 2008 10:17 am ET

If memory serves me right, OBama is only half black, wasn't it the Blacks that wanted a mixed black person called MULLATO? Now he says he is Black, no he is not black, he is also White, he needs to admit the truth. Either way, he is a liar, dishonest and a secretive person. Big question "What do the Muslims call him". I bet that answer could not be printed. Oh I do believe CNN to print the name and then say, "it was taken out of context. Betty Phillips

Dan   October 24th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I think it is probably even a wider margin. Polling calls are made to land lines. Most college kids and many just out of college use only cells. They are not being polled that I'm aware of. Likely Obama wins by 10-12.

VicenteCorp   October 24th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Cabo Verdeanos por Obama

Cape Verdean for Obama

CV FOR OBAMA

OBAMA BIDEN next Pres and Vice

al in memphis   October 24th, 2008 10:16 am ET

I will be the first to thank Sean Hannity for his over the top hatred of Obama. Voters saw right thru the ridiculous issues and examined Obama based on his credentials. While I don't agree with all of Obama's position, I do see him as a very good leader.

Having McCain demonstrate his lack of judgment help as well.

Angel   October 24th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Polls are great and everything, but we must remember: GO OUT AND VOTE! VOTE EARLY! DO NOT RELAX! DO NOT GET COMFORTABLE!

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

OBAMA '08!

Richie NYC   October 24th, 2008 10:16 am ET

These nationwide polls don't mean ANYTHING. Please VOTE, it's gonna come down to winning in the blue states and winning a few of the swing states. VOTE, no matter how long the lines, vote people and shut these loonie repUGS DOWN.

ANGIE   October 24th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Obama supporters do not pay attention to the polls GET OUT AND VOTE!! carefully the Republicans are at it again trying to steal the Election!

Gifty   October 24th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Obama is just a superstar that will soon fade away.

wait for Nov 4 – Palin 08

Adam   October 24th, 2008 10:16 am ET

I guess stupid people believe most of what the soured liberal media says in their news and polls. Other polls say he only has a 1% lead. Where is the coverage for that? Where is the outrage at the Osama supporter who cut a B in the McCain supporters face. Freak'in aninal.
We will see what your coverage says November 5th.
I am prepared for the fall out. Hope they liberal press faces the majority of it by Barracks supporters. PS I try not to defend one of you scum but I probably will. Being an American and a former Marine.

Richie   October 24th, 2008 10:16 am ET

VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE. Get out and VOTE. I voted yesterday. Join me!

rodondo   October 24th, 2008 10:16 am ET

I am from Pittsburgh. The woman attacked with the B scratched on her face is a dicey story. The B is backwards (as if someone did it while looking in a mirror). That part of town is our "Little Italy". Crimes like that don't happen on that main street at 9 at night (organized crime- maybe). The cops did not see a McCain sticker on her car. The Surveillance camera at the bank didn't record a robbery as was claimed.

Mothernature Houston,Tx   October 24th, 2008 10:16 am ET

I 'm glad that the past cheating scandles have been looked at more than any other year remember Bush cheated and stoled the election. Cast your vote I VOTED FOR OBAMA!!!!

Tiff of lithia springs   October 24th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Shame on you Josh of NC and others who think like you. That's why our country is in the mess it's in to this day.

What a 2 year old. My candidate didn't win so Im not going vote. Even if Barack would not have won I would have given Hillery( reluctantly because of her behavior) my vote.

Julie-Washington State   October 24th, 2008 10:15 am ET

This is great. I think this shows McCain/Palin that all that negative ads, lies and mistruth really is not being accepted by Americans.
I did notice that John McCain is using a lot of "main Street men" in his speeches he even had a few on stage with him....what about the women? I work hard, my 401K is dwindling. I know he doesn't believe in equal pay but you would think he would add a women in the mix.

wasteoftime   October 24th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Is Obama eligible to be president? He has refused to produce an original long form birth certifcate to show he is a natural born US citizen as the constitution states. If he doesn't produce it, he can't be elected; it goes against our constitution.

Independent but Leaning   October 24th, 2008 10:15 am ET

LOL at these "Elderly white person for Obama" posts.

Like nobody can tell you're really a 19 year old liberal posting from some Obama campaign office in San Fran or Chicago, getting paid $10/hr to monitor these blogs. Suckle at the Obama teat you fools.

No. VA for McCain/Palin!   October 24th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Please, it's not over until next Tuesday guys! go John and Sarah!

RHairston   October 24th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Please do not get complacent...We still need to get out there and encourage more people to vote and remember there is a margin of error with the polls.

If you can take advantage of early voting...please do so...from what has been going on in Ohio and a few other places, it looks like there may be a repeat of 2004 and lord knows we don't need that!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Amy from MIchigan   October 24th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Voters are hearing Republicans talk-the-talk, but they don't see them walk the walk!

People are losing their jobs. GOP response? Drop $150,000 on clothes for Palin at Neiman Marcus.

People are losing their homes. GOP response? Joke about Joe the Plumber finding work with a family (McCain) that owns at least 7 homes.

People can't afford gas. GOP? Cut taxes for companies like Exxon, giving them another 4 billion dollars in tax breaks.

We know whose side the Republicans are on, and it's not ours.

Obama/Biden for the rest of us!

Penny   October 24th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I have cast my vote for Obama....which puts me in some very interesting company......namely, many Republicans who care about this country

lisa   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

I will still work hard to see Obama elected. The stock market is down 400 pts. already. Today is going to be the worst day we have seen yet. And you want to continue with another Republican administration? I truly think that some of you are trying to deny what is going on. Come join Obama and let us try somehting new. We cannot continue the course we are on.

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

According to the AMBROSE POLL Obama is up by 100 percent.

CNN please factor in the Ambrose Poll.

Obama 08

John Starnes Tampa Florida   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

It's not too late for Bush/Cheney/NeoCons to give McCain a new 9-11, or at the very least, a "new" Bin Laden video, to stampede Americans with fear into voting for him. The NeoCons have a great gravy train going and are capable of the unthinkable to keep it going.

rob   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

I don't believe these polls–nobody is polling cell phone users-These pollsters are going to be in for a huge shock when they see whats going on. These polls are irrelevant

Will the real OBAMA STAND UP   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Let's get out in the streets and celebrate today! Let's party, Let's put down the republicans! Let's name call, Lets disrespect a war hero. It's OVER!!!

The only thing I miss today is Barbara the 65 yr old white woman from NC.. Where are you today with your hate?

dan   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

vote early. I wouldn't put it past republicans to make votes disappear in Ohio again.

lucy   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Sorry for a few typos in my previous post. Even for someone as ignorant as me, Obama/Biden is clearly the better choice. If you do not like both teams. Please vote for the team that you dislike less; I hope your choice would be Obama/Biden.
Both teams will change the country. Only Obama's team can bring about the necessary changes to rebuild this great country!

MD   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

I'm with Senator Obama. We can't get cocky. My thinking is those 6 to 7% undecided folks are likely going to vote for McCain. That will make the race extremely close...

lisa   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Just because Obama is ahead for right now do not mean he will win the election. We still have to get out there and vote Nov 4. Every vote counts. L ike Obama said " Don't get too cocky". Lets see Obama in office now!!!

Already Voted 4 Obama   October 24th, 2008 10:14 am ET

It's not over yet. GET OUT AND VOTE, PEOPLE!!!!!! LET"S TAKE IT ALL THE WAY.

JIMBISCIELLO   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

PLEASE HEED THESE WORDS
VOTE VOTE VOTE – REMEMBER THE REPUBLICANS ARE TRICKY AND UNDERHANDED.
THE ONLY WAY TO CLEANSE THIS COUNTRY IS TO TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED.
FORGET THE POLLS- GO OUT AND VOTE
WE NEED TO RID THIS COUNTRY OF THE CANCER THAT IT HAS AND PREVENT IT FROM THE NEW CANCER OF MCSHAME AND HIS RUNNING MATE- HER NEXT JOB WILL BE DOING WARM UPS FOR KKK RALLIES- THAT IS THE ONLY THING SHE IS SUITED FOR
PS GOD CALLED AND SAID THAT SARAH NEEDS TO GO HOME AND CONTINUE TO BE A HOCKEY PUCK ERR HOCKEY MOM...

Ron L   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Obama is going to WIN it will be between 5% and 7% "IF" all the Democrats turn out and vote. (ESPECIALLY the younger voter).
WHY??
Because Senator McCain believes in trickle down economcs where it BEGINS as a DOWN POUR on Wall Street and ENDS as a TRICKLE on main street.
This is what we have been experiencing for the last 8 years!!!
IT DOES NOT WORK!!! And America is REJECTING the philosophy.

James   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

CHECK MCCAIN, MATE IN 10. WANNA SUFFER THROUGH IT??

Raoul - Lake City, SC   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Remember what Senator Obama has said, "Let's not get cocky". The race isn't over yet folks. We need to get out there and vote. Bring your friends, bring your family, bring your neighbors, bring your plumber but just get to the polls and vote. And don't forget to vote for Obama.

"YES WE CAN"

Erik on Wall St.   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

It's going to be a landslide victory for Obama and history will not be kind to Sarah Palin as it will be determined that she will have been the major cause of the wide spread and McCain's biggest gaffe!

NEOCONS FOR McCAIN   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

It's time for McCain to come out with more lies & attack ads.
No Republican has ever, won the WH without, lying in ads, portarying the democrat as non-patroitic.

*** More war years
*** More tax-cuts for the Rich
*** More freedom for Wall Street
*** More Spying on the American people
*** Better healthcare for the Rich & healthy
*** More drilling opportunity for Exxon-Moblie
*** More tax-cuts for companies that ship jobs abroad

I will attack and obliterate Iran in my first year, and....
.......my girl "....Palin" will kill Rove V. Wade

*** Neocons for McCain***

Felly   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Obama is the real deal. McCain and Palin are nothing but lipsticks.

Margie from Oklahoma   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

You know, one of my fondest memories is tuning in election night on the Bush/Kerry campaign, to CNN and watching those shocked commentators wonder how on earth their polls could have been wrong and that George Bush actually won the election. What I don't understand is how the mainstream media can be so far out of touch with what the real people in our country support. And this deal on Palin's clothes just shows how deep you have to try and dig to find something to talk about. Can't wait for November 4! MCCain & Sarah 2008!

My word..   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Someone here suggested Obama has an advantage over McCain because he is black..

This may be the most ridiculous thing I have heard yet..

I guess it shouldn't surprise me. What next? Obama eats small children?

Mike in Ohio   October 24th, 2008 10:13 am ET

It is all going in the right direction, but do NOT get overconfident here. We need to work hard all the way up until the last polling location closes.

AND, for all of those who can, vote early! Vote NOW!! Take the pressure off the long lines on election day. You may be willing to wait as long as it takes on election day to vote, but someone in line behind you may need to get back to work and might have to give up. Let's do what we can to make sure everyone gets a chance to vote!

VOTE EARLY, ORLANDO FL   October 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Don't get so comfortable.......Take your behiinds out and Vote Early!!!
I know he's leadiing...But,...If you don't get out and Vote for him...the Polls mean nothing......come on all you registered voters....poll takers....Obama, volunteers....GET OUT AND VOTE EARLY !!!!!
I Love you all....

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 until 2016

Tulsa   October 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I hope and pray that Obama not only wins, but wins with a landside that this country has never seen............something no other White man has ever done.......to show all the racists in this country that there are more people that see Black and white as equals........and I am a white woman , and a senior citizen..........

Ellsworth   October 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I can't imagine how any intelligent, informed, and logical person could
cast their vote for McCain. He is far more dangerous than Obama. His dirty politics, lies, flip-flops, knee-jerks, and general instability are a clear indication of what his presidency would be like. God help us if he wins.

Kim, Georgia   October 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Its not over til its over. PLEASE GO VOTE!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Sophia, 24, FL   October 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I early voted on Wednesday for Obama. I also gave 3 female 1st time voters rides to the polling places and all 3 voted for OBAMA.

OBAMA '08

Kelley   October 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Perhaps people are finally coming to their senses....

Obama/Biden '08!

waste of time   October 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

How can Obama be elected President if he isnt eligible? So far, he has refused to produce a live long-form original birth certificate showing he is a natural born US Citizen. Without that, he can't be elected.

for real   October 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

It's funny when Mccain is up in the polls , the polls are right, but as soon as Obama is up CNN is for Obama, How interesting.

Roth in Cincinnati   October 24th, 2008 10:12 am ET

The ONLY poll that matters is on election day. GET OUT AND VOTE!!

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

I have a day off Next Tuesday, and I'm going in to vote early to avoid the long lines on Nov. 4. If you can, please do the same!

Ohio for OBAMA/BIDEN!!!!

Judy   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

I hope for this country that election day will reflect the current polls. Republicans have all but admitted defeat, but there are lots of votes out there – lots of McCain stickers, lots of work to do if we want to see Real Change, and end to the Iraq War and Common Sense in the White House.

Anna   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Change is going to come.

Obama/Biden '08

Charlie Bradley   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roger   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Oh boy I can't wait....I can't wait....this national nightmare is almost over. Can you iamgine what things will be like in just a short year or so now once President Barack Obama is elected. I can see it now....terrorists will be setting off dirty bombs in our cities, the stock market would have plunged below 6,000.....gas prices will be back way above $4.50 a gallon.....most people will choose not to work because it will just not be worth it to work....small businesses will be boarded up coast to coast....Hugo Chavez enjoying himself in the Lincoln Bedroom......but then out of the darkness comes President Barack Obama and then he delivers the speech of his life....solving all of our country's ills with just those magical words......I will be so inspired....I can't wait....go Barack!

arafat   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

obama-biden`08

1 Former TX Republican   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

For starters, P A L I N scares the heck out of me! I hate the thought of Annie Oakley in the White House!

That is why I am voting FOR OBAMA!

As with all elections, I vote for the one candidate that will be the LEAST LIKELY to run our country into the ground. The past eight years has brought us to an all new low – in the eyes of the WORLD!

We need to stop being the "Bully" and focus on our OWN country's issues – leave others for figure out their own messes.

America can be a world super-power again – We can do it together!

The choise is EASY – OBAMA / BIDEN for me!

Signed,
Former Texas Republican

Mick   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Get your vote on!

James   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Keep pushing hard all the way through the tape.

It really is amazing McCain is running with this Joe the Plumber thing , he is making a total arse of himself.

hometowndemocrat   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

This report included several national polls.

All you guys spouting off that it is a biased CNN poll should actually read the article and not just the headline..........at least before you post a comment!

Obama 08

Rich   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

"The AP Poll has Obama with a 1 point lead and invester's daily Poll has Obama with a 1 point lead and well, you see my point."

Look at the internals of the AP poll. It has McCain winning voters 18-24 by a 74-22 margin. Basically a complete reversal from the previous AP poll. I think it's safe to say they have some problems in their methodology.

Plumber   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

If I was John Mcshame I would jump ship now, early voting is now open in Arizona get your vote in now for the Big O John

Sharath   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Guess what... people (black/brown and whites all) will poll behind the curtains...does 9 point lead still applies????

Wish.....Obama 08

Anna   October 24th, 2008 10:11 am ET

What on earth is this world coming to?
We need a "New Beginning".

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Paradigm Shift   October 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Go Vote...because the GOP is gonna make sure that they only count half of Obama's votes!!!!

Gonna still another election buddy? Fuzzy math.....

Obama 08

Brian   October 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Obama victory party, my place, November, 2012!

Whacko   October 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

@ Truth Speaks ... he IS biracial. But only Limbaugh-like Republicans really care about his race. People like you divide this country, and it's why your candidate is losing. Barack's supporters are of all nationalities. Open minded Republicans (and Democrats alike) are reaching across the aisles and not seeing race. Your bigoted views are an old way of thinking. I'm a Republican and I'm voting for the Black, White, Biracial, man by the name of BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA! It's a new day. Get on the train, or stay behind.

Betty Phillips   October 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Of course Obama is up by 9 points, this pol is from CNN, what did you expect, CNN is the most bias station out there. I have for many months refused to watch CNN. If Obama should be elected, then you will see a large amount of viewers who will turn off CNN. You need to get your mind set to do the news, pol's etc. in a non bias way. Some viewers have a way of reading thru the bull that is put out by the entire CNN network. SHAME OF YOU, you need an outlook that will let the voters decide, you need not to influence them.. Betty Phillips

Jennifer   October 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Finally..those mean and dangerous and fear and war mongering claws of the Republicans are being pulled off our dear beloved country.

sally   October 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

No surprise – McCain & Palin shoot themselves in the foot everytime one of the opens their mouth. And it just gets worse and worse.

David   October 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Obama has won nothing yet!

McCain/Palin 08

Rich   October 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Interesting, I heard the opposite, that polls are tightening. Can not believe anything you read now a days. Thanks to the liberal press the wants the Messiah elected, they even control the polls.

Joe in NJ   October 24th, 2008 10:10 am ET

These polls are meaningless. They change everyday and different polls say different things. It would be nice if all the news agencies and official pollsters stopped reporting conflicting results every five minutes and just wait and see what happens Nov. 4.

paulie_nj   October 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Don't worry everybody, Mr Obama will fix everything; he is the answer to all of our problems, yeah right!!!!! So many brainwashed liberals will have a huge wake up call if Obama gets in. I've already got my "I didn't vote for him" bumper sticker ready.

Texan's got the blues   October 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Dear "The Truth Speaks",
I am disgusted and outraged by such an ignorant comment. Obama "became" black to pick up votes? The Senator has been totally forthcoming about and PROUD of his biracial heritage. Yes, blacks are coming out in record-breaking numbers, as are voters under 30, as are an array of various demographic groupings. And maybe it does have something to do with his race. Maybe certain American people are proud to shed the ugly racist past that's marred this country's history. Or maybe, just maybe, they're voting for the candidate who stands for what they believe.

Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE   October 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

To The Truth Speaks!,

Obama IS BiRacial and always will be. It's people making CLAIMS like this who want to win the White House By FLIP FLOPS and LIES like YOU whom continue to tell LIES on Obama. HE is BIRACIAL and IS winning White, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, BiRacial, ect… of VOTES. You should really STOP labeling people, CHECK with the Republican out of touch hired VP pick, SHE knows how stupid it is to Label anyone.
Labels are found on 150,00 worth of clothes and make-up, lady you certainly don't represent me.

WE all ARE Americans voters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jesus Praising, Freedom Loving American Patriot   October 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Joe the Pseudo-Plumber and Bible Barbie sank his ship.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE NOV. 4....that's a Tuesday.

Bianela   October 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Polls don't mean a thing!! Go out and vote!

Obama/Biden '08, '12

McCain=the draft   October 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

***VOTE!***VOTE!***VOTE***
We want a landslide so the GOP can't steal it!

roger dowdle, lockhart, Tx   October 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Those polls probably do not take into account all the new/first time voters who are mostly for Obama. Don't be surprised if he gets at least 60% of the vote!

IRAQ WAR VET FOR OBAMA   October 24th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Just 11 more days to go until PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA !!!!
SWEEEEEEEET !!!

OBAMA / BIDEN 08' 12'

mitzi   October 24th, 2008 10:08 am ET

The polls were exactly backward 4 years ago. They showed Kerry 51% and Bush 48% and they were flip flopped. I know you people want this really bad but Socialism is not where we need to head right now or ever. Yes, Obama is very impressive, but not presidential.

Peggy, Houston, TX   October 24th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I am so proud to have voted in this historic election. Don't be left out...go vote!!!! Years from now you don't want to say you didn't bother to vote.

Lucy   October 24th, 2008 10:07 am ET

HALLELUJAH! I am beginning to have confidence once again in the American people.

james in s.c.   October 24th, 2008 10:07 am ET

ITS NOT OVER TILL THE FAT LADY SINGS!! GET OUT AND VOTE EARLY!!!

GO OBAMA-BIDEN 08 & 12

carolflowery   October 24th, 2008 10:07 am ET

keep believing that, your polls are bias merely because your who station is bias

Mike Hunt   October 24th, 2008 10:07 am ET

this poll doesn't account for voter suppression. the GOP will win again....by any means necessary.

Johhny Be Good   October 24th, 2008 10:07 am ET

This is good

Don't get overly excited yet, lets all make sure we get out and vote.

Elections can be lost if we become to confident and think it is already in the bag.

Obama/Biden 08

janet   October 24th, 2008 10:06 am ET

he is sure to win as long as he has the money to buy the votes, pray people that he runs out of money or god help us all,

JWheeler   October 24th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Dems should watch out and be ready for a dirty trick to beat all dirty tricks. That's what Republicans do when they are down.

mitzi   October 24th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Anyone want to argue out htere?

John in Ohio   October 24th, 2008 10:06 am ET

I've already voted for Obama. Early voting, yay.

Also, I'm a white male.

LIP   October 24th, 2008 10:05 am ET

An average of all the legitimate polls, other than the actual voting booth, have it at 7%, which is about what Kerry had before he lost.

Republicans4Obama   October 24th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Please Make Sure You VOTE!!!! The game is NOT Over Until The Votes Have Been Counted...So Make Sure Everyone Votes Before Celebrating...

Low   October 24th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Either way you look at it, I don't think people are standing in long lines for hours to vote for McCain & Palin! You think!

Noah   October 24th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Yes, but the most accurate poll of the 2004 election has Obama up by 1 point only! SO liberals, focus on the polls you want but this race is not over. More and more Americans are realizing the ruination an Obama presidency would ensureand we will not stand for it. So while obama measures the drapes in the Oval office, the rest of us will get to work getting our vote out to stop him in his tracks

Lynda Jones-Owings   October 24th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Let's not get comfortable! Keep voting early.... Don't think that he has won because of what the polls say. We must go to the polls....

A Very Patriotic American   October 24th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Just cast my Vote 4 Obama today. Yes We Can and Yes We Will. Obama all the way.

Farhana from Maple Grove, MN   October 24th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Let's not start celebrating before it is actually over. Go out and vote on November 4th. I want to believe the polls are right, but let's not forget that in a major election, 10 days is a long time in politics and who know what other dirty politics will be played by the Rebuplicans in the final days.
Obama/ Biden 2008

TJ   October 24th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Now, wait a minute! Hold it! We just had the AP poll earlier this week claim the race is almost a dead heat, now we have this poll caliming Obama's lead is widening?! What's the truth, people? I am an avid Obama supporter, but I am also a historian, as well as a criminologist. History should remind us of one Thomas Dewey and Harry S. Truman. Remember, you even had some newspaper claiming far too early on election day that "Dewey defeats Truman", jsut to turn around and have the newly-elected Truman posing alongside the brazen article. Obama supporters would be well served to remember this tidbit of history, and not pop the champaign corks yet.

moriah   October 24th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Go out and VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!

Troy   October 24th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Until there is an actual vote, Obama should campaign as if he were the one down by 9 points. Then maybe he'll close like he did in Iowa.

Diane   October 24th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Forget what the polls now says, just VOTE, VOTE, VOTE. We can not take anything for granted.

blaising   October 24th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Keep on pushin' people!! Barack needs a mandate!!

I'm voting for That One!!

david   October 24th, 2008 10:02 am ET

AND he can dance better than McCain!!!

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 24th, 2008 10:02 am ET

GOD HAVE MERCY ON OUR SOULS.

PLEASE COME SAVE YOUR PEOPLE BEFORE IT'S TO LATE!!!!!!!

CNN is crap news   October 24th, 2008 10:02 am ET

And you people call yourself Christians!

judy mitchell   October 24th, 2008 10:02 am ET

The economy is in the tank; billions for Iraq; world loathes USA. We have to have change. It can't be any worse than GOP Now. McCain just isn't the answer. Obama may be young and some say in-experienced, but he is by far too intelligent not to make a big positive difference. There is no hope for America if the GOP gets in again. Hope the senate goes demo too. This past congress was a disgrace and everything that is wrong with US today is the fault of a faulty congress. They should be ashamed. Anderson Cooper should expand his 10 culprits to include Congress.

keenaber   October 24th, 2008 10:02 am ET

demo go head.vote

PoliticoPundit   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Gallup obama +4
AP obama +1
IBD – Tied

These are the recent poll of Polls.

Think people think..

OBAMA : changed his tax plan ( according to CNN fact check, ) within few days. how can you believe the person for long run. He said 250,000 now but will change if that doesn't work.

Obama didn't help his OWN ( half) brother for last 20 years, how can you believe he will help us all. His brother is making $1 a day in Kenya.

He will tax the home sale even after 24 months of residence. I am just thinking people are stuck with their opinions and not thinking straight.

John in Ohio   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

FOX News Poll: Obama Grabs Nine Point Lead Over McCain

Less than two weeks before Election Day, Barack Obama leads John McCain 49 percent to 40 percent among likely voters, according to a FOX News poll released Wednesday.

Obama 08   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

It ain't over, I do not trust the Republican Ticket...

I hear there are purging of votes in a few states.

Bulldog   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Palin is out there saying the $150 thousand wardrobe is a double standard against women. Are you kidding me. They made a big deal about John Edwards $300 haircut, John Kerry expensive shirts, John McCain's $400 shoes right off the top of my head. This entire double standard sexist name calling is so convenient every time you get caught, isn't it? It getting rediculous.

Chris K   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

The whole "Joe the Plumber" thing was already tedious before the end of the third debate! McCain and Palin are so clueless that they continue with the "Joe the Plumber" talking points even though the overwhelming number of voters were already tired of hearing it. The more people finally realize that MCCain and Palin are more concerned about "Joe the CEO" than "Joe the Plumber" they will vote for Obama. The whole "Joe the Plumber" thing from McCain is such a sham!

Commonwealth of VA   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

The only poll that matters is on 11/4/08. Victory is in sight. McCain claims he's been tested. Nothing can test you for being POTUS.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

April in Texas   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

My family and I have already voted for Obama but that doesnt mean we are done working to get him elected. Complacent we are not, as the battle isnt won. I will work just as hard and hopeful that on Nov. 5th we will have a president that will be for the people instead of himself and Wallstreet..

Obama/Biden 08

Steve Hamilton   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

The Republican era is coming to an end. It's time to get our country back on the right track and Obama/Biden are the men for the job.
We can start feeling good about ourselves again.

PUMBU   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

HELP OBAMA RAISE ENOUGH MONEY TO FIGHT THE REMAINING TWO WEEKS. LET'S FIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY.

Terry, Dallas Texas   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

It sure has gotten quiet in these blogs about how Obama will never win. Hey what happened to the PUMA folks? You know the 18 million who were going to insure a McCain victory? And the folks who were gloating when McCain picked Palin and said that it was CHECKMATE.
You folks might want to shield your eyes on the 4th when the results start coming in because it will not be pretty.

REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA   October 24th, 2008 10:01 am ET

We KNOW we HAVE to CHANGE our GREAT Country from Bush/Cheney/McCain/Palin STYLE politics.... I am EXTREMELY happy, I VOTED FOR OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim   October 24th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Polls mean nothing but on election John-Palin and the Plumber man will be beat badly maybe then they feel the blues

McCain for the 2008 plungers award

joseph   October 24th, 2008 10:00 am ET

trudy October 24th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Obama good for this Country , an for People who didnt like us in the past

I could have sworn his VP said a "international crisis" was a iminate, "they are going to test him" within 6 months of the election. So much for Change, seems like other countries still gonna hate us, why do you libs care so much about what other think anyways?

punk   October 24th, 2008 10:00 am ET

All Repubs. can say at this time is "be afraid,"? c'mon, accept your losses, and stop saying that dems are going to run this country into the ground when you have done just that, the only thing i hope we take from all this is that the will of the American people is done and we can all go back to being Americans instead of Repubs or Dems on Nov the 5th, otherwise, it will be a very sad country to live in

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

keenaber   October 24th, 2008 10:00 am ET

American wakeup go vote early its better for us all,pl,let the boat not be drowned by mcspalin, idiots pit. Obama our president on 5.11.08.

commonsense   October 24th, 2008 10:00 am ET

After an increasingly negative campaign it should be no surprise to most informed voters that the Obama/Biden Campaign has gained an advantage. However, the GOP won the last two elections after being down in the polls with the weeks leading up to the election. The only way to truely know who the american people wish to be the next president is to VOTE!

TONY   October 24th, 2008 10:00 am ET

GO O!

Send McCain back to whine and moan in the Senate, and give his dimwitted, incoherent, incompetent, babbling Barbie doll back to moose country!

wycliffe, NJ   October 24th, 2008 10:00 am ET

country moving to another direction....away from the worst president in American History, McBush

Lucy   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

OBAMA IS GREASED LIGHTENING! He'll be up to 13-16 percentage points the day before the election. I would leave the country if we had as president Caribou Barbie (he NEEDS HER), and McSameLoser. Reckless, impetuous, maybe erratic, but a DIRTY DOG, no doubt. C'Mon all OBAMA supporterS, let's throw some more cash into this campaign, we are so close to the finish, he needs our cash right now. He's willing to work that hard for me. A guy who can attract 100,000 people, 75,000 at the DNC??? We wont see another candidate like this again until Abe Lincoln is reincarnated. Think about who you want. YOU get to choose with this election!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08

mayah   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

It will be a wonderful THANKSGIVING this year , a new Nation, with a bright future.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Mike   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

This is exactly the time that would test McCain's character. What does he do when he has a setback? Resort to acts of desparation, slander, and fear-mongering. This is proof that he does not have the character or integrity to become President.

HouseDiva   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

josh...Obama has a place for Hillary more powerful than VP, and if things go right; she will either be on the supreme court, or president in 2012.

do what's right...Hillary would want you too.

Barock the vote!

Charlie   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Vote! Obama/Biden '08

Maggie from Virginia   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

My husband and I are on our way to the poll to vote early for That One!

Max   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Well that's good news. The McCain campaign is over. Their only focus is Obama's imperfections or mistakes. It just shows Obama has good policies, on which Republicans can't find arguments against.

Ken, Republican Voting for Obama   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

We dont believe your polls you want us not to vote, we are still going to vote for Obama, the only poll we trust will be on 5th.

alvino   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

I received a request in the mail from Sarah Palin for a campaign donation.(she probably needs a new dress). I have early voted for Obama

Gail   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

This is what we've all been working so hard for – don't get lazy now! VOTE!!

We received our mail=in ballots on Saturday. My entire family, extended family and all my friends and their families have voted Obama. I don't know anyone voting GOP this time around.

Go Obama!

Concerned Texan   October 24th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Don't rely on the polls people...PLEASE.....go and vote! You will even feel better once you do the right thing and exercise your right to vote.

Karen   October 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Make sure to Vote and get others to vote too!

shughes7@hotmail.com   October 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Convince your friends to early vote as soon as they've made up their mind. No excuses! Lock the votes in before they wait too long and get to the polls and see a line. They'll turn around and walk out. No excuses!

Excuses are tools of incompetence, that build monuments to nothing-ness and those who use them seldom specialize in anything else.

No excuses! Go vote!

Obama/Biden 08

Michael   October 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Things sound good but we're still having a get out to vote event here in Dayton, Ohio on Nov. 1 because "It aint over til its over" and we've seen the extent that the losing party will go remember 2000/2004. I'm an Independent, but it appears that Republicans when desperate will play from the bottom of the deck and believe that "You aint try'in if you aint cheating!" so we shall see! Go Vote!

D&D   October 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

GO and VOTE Folks, VOTE like you never did before, the stake is too high, and that's the only way to go for Obama/Biden ticket!

LS, Austin, Texas   October 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

McCain supporters need to get a grip and realize McCain is NOT cut-out for the job. McCain is too old and won't be able to work hard enough for this country. As for Palin, she is a disaster in the making.

Palin could care less about McCain. Palin knows McCain's age, and she is just itching to get in the White House to take over this country.

Think about this, if Palin still doesn't know what the VP does, what makes you think she knows what the President does?

If McCain wants to put his country first, then he should drop out of the race, because he is not mentally nor physically capable of handling the job.

raj   October 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

obviously... What else we do to a party which messed up our country so much and a guy who is in power with that party for more than 26 years? GOP, mc Cain... Take some rest...

Brad   October 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

It's still amazing that as many people support McCain as they do.

His presidency will do nothing to repair our image and return the United States to a respected world leader.

While John McCain has "experience", that doesn't mean anything with a broken political system such as ours. We need new ideas, and that's not McCain/Palin.

urock (stands for Unions Rock)   October 24th, 2008 9:58 am ET

VOTE-VOTE-VOTE-The vote is the only thing that will matter-the more we get out the vote in all states the GOP will have a harder time trying to "fix" all the voting machines in all the states

Obama/Biden 08

jeff   October 24th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Keep leaning forward everyone - we MUST ELECT OBAMA -

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE,

OBAMA/BIDEN (AND US!) 08

John, Austin TX   October 24th, 2008 9:57 am ET

CNN, You guys better call it already. You could lay claim to being the very first network to call the election for Obama.

OBAMA '08

Mark- Minneapolis, MN - Independent   October 24th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Well, as Barack has stated, "let's not call in the dogs yet" – (per James Carville).....let's work until the last day...work hard out there and get every vote...fight racism and get the country back on board – both globally and domestically....everyone out there – "keep your heads cool"...do not let the fear get you down....Let's support and help the next president / vice president ....Sen. Barack Obama, IL and Sen, Joe Biden, DE

RWG   October 24th, 2008 9:57 am ET

I still don't understand why, with all of the low approval ratings for Bush, Congress, McCain's campaign tactics and Palin as the Republican VP pick why Obama is not leading in the polls by 30 points. Why is it taking so long for us to get it? Or, do we not believe the hype?

OBAMA SUPPORTER IN IOWA   October 24th, 2008 9:57 am ET

I'm praying that Senator Obama grandmother lives to see the results on November 4th.

JB   October 24th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Obama / Biden ... landslide 2008.

j7   October 24th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Obama supporters, I do not hear the Fat Lady singing and I am sure you do not either Therefore donate more money and time to get this done. Make some more calls. Knock on some more doors.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

PS: May Toot, Obama's Granny get well soon.

Mo, NC   October 24th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Let's just be sure we're getting out to vote and not just depend on these polls, especially this close to election day.

Obama-Biden '08!

Jarebear   October 24th, 2008 9:55 am ET

And yet it won't mean anything if they don't show up to vote.

Obama supporters and McCain supporters alike must remember the only poll that matters is the one on November 4. Go vote!

Rob   October 24th, 2008 9:55 am ET

We are about to elect one of our nations finest future Presidents who will help shape the future of this country and get us back on track to be a global leader in all things good. A country we can once again be proud of.

Cathy Brandes   October 24th, 2008 9:55 am ET

I echo Senator Obama's comment from last week "Remember two words, New Hampshire". We need to continue to talk about the issues and encourage all to VOTE!

RickyL   October 24th, 2008 9:55 am ET

If the stock market continues its meltdown, McCain/Palin could start dropping faster than General Motors.

The Bush legacy becomes clearer every day.

Gunslinger   October 24th, 2008 9:55 am ET

WOOHOO GO OBAMA

gail   October 24th, 2008 9:55 am ET

see you in chicago on Nov 4th guys!

GA Independent   October 24th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Don't get complacent, make sure you go vote. Vote early if you can – don't get frustrated by long lines at the polls. We would ALL love to see this all over and done with before midnight on Nov. 4.

Obama/Biden 08

James From Chicago   October 24th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Don't take anything for granted...GO OUT AND VOTE

Obama/Biden 08

Liz   October 24th, 2008 9:54 am ET

We still gotta get out there and Vote on the 4th!!!

Go Obama/Biden!

Sarah   October 24th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Great news...
Yes, Americans have brains and deserve to lead the world... Change will be landslide

Phil in KC   October 24th, 2008 9:53 am ET

This has all been very entertaining – and interesting. But, let's face it, a national poll is moot. Obama may be building up that lead by widening his lead in states which are already 'blue'. The real test is state-by-state. So, those individual polls, especially the 'battleground' states are the ones that really matter.

Sam   October 24th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Let's hope these polls are accurate - and the negative campaigning is hurting, not helping, McCain.

Obamagirl from VA   October 24th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Finally! America is waking up!
Obama/biden '08!
They represent the REAL CHANGE we need!

Monique in NY   October 24th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Take nothing for granted! Remember, Obama supporters, the Bradley effect can happen again. Get out there and vote, vote, vote! America needs change! This is 2008, enough with the same old 8 years of failed politics!
Go Obama/Biden!

Rodger   October 24th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Obama's lead will double by election day. If he was white he would be up by 20 points today. As more and more people get comfortable with him, the poles will rise. He may take over 400 electoral votes and win by 15-20% of the popular vote.

Blue By You   October 24th, 2008 9:52 am ET

WHAT? No TIME to celebrate, DEMOCRATS!

VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

Get your friends and family to VOTE VOTE VOTE!

Brian, NJ   October 24th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Can't believe its only 9%.

PoliticoPundit   October 24th, 2008 9:52 am ET

AP poll said its Tied ( +1 for obama) and CNN has come up with +9 . Great going..

Obama's money is really talking in the language of News agency. .

sf   October 24th, 2008 9:52 am ET

To "Tested Leadership" comments – duh, John McCain HAS cancer – 4 bouts with melanomia and his chances are 1 in 4 of having a reoccurence and then we would be left with Caribou Barbie who does NOT even know what the role of the VP is let alone the President. And, yes, America is smart, we are finally waking up and realizing we do NOT need 4 more years of the same!!!!!!

OBAMA BIDEN 2008

sabuc for Obama   October 24th, 2008 9:52 am ET

GET OUT AND VOTE TO PROVE THE POLLS RIGHT!!!!

VOTE EARLY AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.

Rufus Paige   October 24th, 2008 9:52 am ET

I will keep a positive note and have already voted for Obama to clean up the message Bush has created. We all have do our part and believe that a change is coming. Barack 2008!

Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Free at Last, Free at Last, Thank God Almight we're Free at Last. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream will be realized. What a lot of people do not realize that it';s not just the African American's that are Free at Last, but all other's are free of the stigma of being a bigotted, racist country. Thank God for Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. I am proud to be a Native American. Good Bless you Barack. We are all God's Children.

Dave   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

I love that Obama. But I won't breathe easy until Nov. 5.

Frank Lee   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Hopefully, an end to this reign of error foisted upon America by the GOP.

Jeff, Huntington Beach, CA   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Republicans have shown themselves to be some of the most self righteous haters on the planet.

PA Voter   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

It's not over, until it's over... Undecided voters... Intelligently, listen to Obama...He says ANYTHING for you to cast your vote...Do your own questioning...Are you ready to have Democrats govern? Do you want debates, bi-partisan decisions? And, do you want to 'share' your hard earned money?

Sue   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Alternative:
McCain would not finish his 1st trem......PRESIDENT PALIN!

Words could not decribe the possible consequences!

Mark in NC   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Oh man we're screwed

Mike   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS UNITE!!!

Don't think it's in the bag. Call your local office and get involved this last week. We can't sit back and revel in the polls. We all have to give a couple of hours to make sure it happens. IT IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

anon   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Isn't it interesting that the CNN ticker posted the story about a woman being attacked by an "Obama supporter" (no proof he was, nor is there any evidence to back that) but there was never any talk about the man that got shot 3 times because he was wearing an Obama T-shirt!

Hmmmm.... interesting....

Tim in NC   October 24th, 2008 9:51 am ET

when you can sit back and play defense against attacks that looking increasingly erratic, desperate,a nd "grasping", of course people will start to see you in a better light, if for no other reason other than by contrast.

Brandon G. From Texas   October 24th, 2008 9:50 am ET

ALL DAY BABY! OBAMA 08!!!!

tulsa   October 24th, 2008 9:50 am ET

THIS IS GREAT BUT IT AIN'T OVER TIL WE ALL VOTE.

LETS FINISH THIS OFF WITH A BIG VICTORY, THOSE WHO CAN GET OUT AND VOTE EARLY, AS FOR THE REST OF US WE MAY NEED TO TAKE OFF 11/4 BECAUSE THE POLL LINES WILL BE LONG.

OBAMA08

Vote for Change   October 24th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Hope overcomes Fear in 2008.

kathi   October 24th, 2008 9:50 am ET

It ain't over til the fat lady sings.
Mccain 08

Hal   October 24th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Stay strong Obama!!! We don't need McCain /Palin and their rich friends in the white House. I respect a woman that shops at Walmart and isn't ashamed of it. Clothes surely don't make the person as Palin and McCain seem to think. $150,000.00 for clothes in these times that a lot of people can't put food on the table is INSANE!!!!

JD in Moraga   October 24th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Maybe the Republican ticket would be doing better if they prioritized better. This came from a news item earlier today:

McCain's Oct. 1-15 filing showed that the campaign paid $22,800 to Palin's traveling stylist, Amy Strozzi, an acclaimed celebrity makeup artist. In contrast, McCain's foreign policy adviser, Randy Scheunemann, was paid $12,500, the report showed.

Joseph IRAQ WAR VET   October 24th, 2008 9:49 am ET

WONT YOU TAKE ME TO HAPPY TOWN, WONT YOU TAKE ME TO HAPPY TOWWWN! :) LETS NOT GET TOO COCKY BUT IT LOOKS LIKE AMERICA IS GOING TO GET SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. I MEAN COME ON REPUBLICANS JUST COME TO THE LIGHT, THE COUNTRY NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO BALANCE FROM THESE 8 YEARS OF REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP.

jms   October 24th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Hey mpli masol.....I wonder how many say they are voting for McPalin but are really going to vote for Obama.....they know who the right person is for the job they just don't want the wicked back lash they would get from diehard REPUBLICANS. The Bradley affect in reverse!
Go Obama/Biden

Shay   October 24th, 2008 9:49 am ET

We are voting here in the South in record number so everyone that can go vote today, tomorrow or next week. Let's lock of the poll and elect Obama.

Michael Howard   October 24th, 2008 9:49 am ET

It is not surprising that you don't list the most accurate poll from 2004 that shows it a 1.1% difference. Since you can't even seem to get a quote right I don't expect you to use an accurate poll.

KJL   October 24th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Not only is Obama a capable and level-headed candidate with a strong following, he is getting the attention of smart Republicans who have taken a good look at their own ticket. A snarly, unhealthy old man on an ego-trip and a potential replacement who knows nothing about her country and whose claim to fame is charisma? They aren't happy about Obama but they know a McCain/Palin win will ruin us.

Obama Supporter   October 24th, 2008 9:49 am ET

It's so sad how many of you are scared of Obama. Scared of a Black man becoming President. I just don't get it.

hdf   October 24th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Bridgett and Geezer; that is a great description! Obama is going to be a great president-I really hate to say it, but if he were not black, I think his lead would be much greater. That not withstanding this country has come a long way.

Ron   October 24th, 2008 9:49 am ET

It is heading the only possible way, to change in America. (We) tried the Republican way for the last eight years. So, the GOP says: "OK our last candidate was the wrong one, so lets try this one"!

No more Joe The Plumber, my friends. No more moose shooting, my friends. No more lies, my friends. No more McCain/Palin.

We need better schools, better roads, better police, better healthcare, better foreign relations, a better America, a better world.

And, yes wa can !

Tino   October 24th, 2008 9:49 am ET

I would be shocked if this election were even close because Mcain had many chances to advance meaningful policy proposals but chose to go the personal attack route. its a shame

Johnny   October 24th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Palin, Robo calls, Negative adds, failure to deliver on economy, supporting the Bush tax cut (hence supporting the Bush legacy)

Good Job McCain!! The dems owe you BIG TIME!

fixthebroken   October 24th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Folks,

Polls mean nothing. The only poll that matters is the one at the end of the day on Nov 4.

VOTE!!!

If everyone who is registered votes, then Obama wins this election hands down – unless of course the Republican cheat machine comes out in full force again.

HouseDiva   October 24th, 2008 9:48 am ET

forget what the polls say...

get out there and VOTE!

the repugs are playing dirty....making up false claims of mccain supporters being mugged and having "B's" carved in their faces.

americans are awakening...and we know lies when we see it.

Bible Spice wears $5000 lipstick   October 24th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Joe the plumber couldnt fix the 'leak" in the GOP.

Obama-Biden 08

carmen   October 24th, 2008 9:48 am ET

I guess John doesn't have enough Joes. He can soon sulk in one of his many houses and count Cindy's money. And Sarah can return to Moose Huntin' and give her wardrobe to charity.

saveyourrhetoric   October 24th, 2008 9:48 am ET

A CNN poll saying Obama has widened his lead. Go figure. That's a real shocker.

Glenn; Bakersville, NC.   October 24th, 2008 9:48 am ET

I think that's great, but I'm actually more excited about the host of the View stumping with Palin in South Florida! It's a political "Girl's gone Wild" GOP style just waiting to happen.... Only 11 more days until the facist regeim's tyrranical reign is terminated.

Ron   October 24th, 2008 9:48 am ET

I look forward on election day to see helicopters flying above to cover the Obama phenomena of people lined up for miles to vote for Obama.
People will be camping overnight at their polling places to make sure Obama wins.

Terry   October 24th, 2008 9:47 am ET

A former Marine, Vietnam vet, and senior citizen, and independent voter, I have been proud of my country my entire life, except the last eight years which have been the most painful of my life. Thank God! it appears we will once again have someone in the office with sufficient intelligence and integrity that I may once again feel pride in America.

Kristen   October 24th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Don't forget to actually VOTE. Stop counting chickens before they hatch guys. It's not over yet.

Josh, Charlotte, NC   October 24th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Both candidates STINK this year! I don't even think I'm gonna vote...it's not like its really gonna make a difference. Hillary Clinton was and is the only answer to the economy failures of today.

dem4obama   October 24th, 2008 9:47 am ET

i am gonna go with senator Obama, on not getting confident yet. i will just wait till november 4th. but i do want the OBAMA/BIDEN TO WIN THIS ELECTION!!!

fixthebroken   October 24th, 2008 9:46 am ET

mplismasol,

You mean you can't wait until the Republican cheat machine comes out on Nov 4 and tries to rig the election again, right?

Call a spade a spade and show some integrity.

Alison B   October 24th, 2008 9:46 am ET

As the sports announces says when the football player gets a touch down.... HE WILL GO ALL THE WAY AND HE DOES. That is what is gonna happen in November OBAMA/BIDEN ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE.

The Truth Speaks!   October 24th, 2008 9:46 am ET

The AP Poll has Obama with a 1 point lead and invester's daily Poll has Obama with a 1 point lead and well, you see my point. There are many different polls that CNN does not have control over. Watch the news broadcast about early voter lines. ((% of the people in line are black. they say about 65% of them never voted before and they are only voting because Obama claims to be black. Of course we all also know he was biRacial at the beginning of the campaign. He bcame black inorder to gain thousands of votes.

Jesus Praising, Freedom Loving American Patriot   October 24th, 2008 9:46 am ET

The ONLY reason PALIN and the old guy are doing so well is:

PALIN IS A CELEBRITY! What do ya expect?!?

You know how those Republican men like bright shiny objects!

PALIN=BUSH IN A SKIRT (no pun or sexism intended)

Jim L.   October 24th, 2008 9:46 am ET

Victory is in sight. Even if the other polls are a bit tighter, its better to be several points ahead at this stage than several points behind. The Repubs who are grasping at any straws right now are starting to sound desperate. As a Democrat, I've known the feeling, so I can tell desperation when I see it. Bye-bye, Sarah.

j williamson   October 24th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Just say no to McBush!

Billy   October 24th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Obama has won nothing yet!

VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

Obama 08

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   October 24th, 2008 9:45 am ET

GREAT! Keep it com'in! Less than 11 days to go. I'm lovin' it!

YES WE CAN!

Tested_Leadership   October 24th, 2008 9:44 am ET

American people have the last word, we are smartert than that. Imagine as a smoker, chances are Barack Obama will have lung cancer or throat cancer (good example for the youngsters). Then, Joe Biden will be our president. Eventually, Michelle Obama, following the footsteps of Hillary Clinton, will become our first black woman president. It is America's destiny??

Obama Supporter   October 24th, 2008 9:44 am ET

As an Obama supporter I will not jump up for joy because he is leading by NINE points in the polls. The polls don't mean anything to me. And frankly I still dont get why he's only leading by NINE points with the way this country is going under the republican party. GO FIGURE!

We all just have to get out there and vote on November 4th to get Barack Obama in the White House. YES WE CAN!

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 24th, 2008 9:44 am ET

CBS says 13 points! More than enough to cover "undecided" voters. Plus, their survey says that 3 out of 4 people polled believe Obama will win....Our long national nightmare is almost over!

Notice you don't hear much from the PUMAs anymore...either they turned back into the Reptilicans they were all along or maybe Caribou Barbie shot them from a helicpoter...

Will the real OBAMA STAND UP   October 24th, 2008 9:44 am ET

IT'S OVER!!! The media called it. CNN is the most non-partisan reporting news agency ever. All you OBAMA Supporters can now just pack it in and start crowning your Messiah. Be Afraid.. Be very Afraid. Yes the change is coming, and I bet most of you will not like it.. Just like lemmings going over the edge..

Thank god for my bomb shelter..

SLIMSISTA FROM NEW YORK   October 24th, 2008 9:43 am ET

"AINT NO STOPPING US NOW...WE'RE ON THE MOVE" !!!!!!!!

John Hussein Shuler   October 24th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Right on.

Obama/Biden 08'

charles   October 24th, 2008 9:43 am ET

so much for the spread of wealth.so much for joe the plumber.

trudy   October 24th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Obama good for this Country , an for People who didnt like us in the past

JACKED-UP-POLITICS, FLORIDA   October 24th, 2008 9:42 am ET

If shady politicking was exposed, Obama would be up by 20 points. LOL. there is no way with this economy and everything else that is going on in the world, people are still willing to vote for Bridget and Geezer...................NO WAY

wakeupamerica   October 24th, 2008 9:42 am ET

Woo hoo!

Obama/Biden '08

mplimasol   October 24th, 2008 9:42 am ET

big deal.

voters will say one thing because it's "politically correct," but i can't WAIT to see who votes for whom behind those private curtains.

mccain '08.

mike   October 24th, 2008 9:41 am ET

I think you better look at some other polls....................

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