October 26, 2008
Posted: October 26th, 2008 09:45 AM ET

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(CNN) – Despite his sagging poll numbers, Sen. John McCain said Sunday that he is "very happy with where we are" and very proud of his campaign.

"We're doing fine," the Arizona senator said in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press." "We are very competitive in many of the battleground states."

CNN Election Tracker: Take a look at the latest polling across the country

McCain brushed off polls that show him trailing Sen. Barack Obama, saying those numbers are "all over the map."

"Those polls have consistently shown me much further behind than we actually are. It all depends on the voter turnout ... we're doing fine. We have closed in the last week." he said. State-by-state polling

Obama leads McCain by 8 percentage points (50-42 percent), according to CNN's latest average of national polls.

McCain also spoke out against recent criticism of his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Jen   October 26th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Nothing new here, Republicans are blind to the reality of the world we know that already.

gl, Pittsburgh   October 26th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

THE PITT BULL HAS TURNED ON HER OWN MASTER!

That was one of the main reason I never truth her. Too many times Pitt Bull have turned on their master and I was not going to gamble my life and my kids future on a Pitt Bull with she call herself.

DaveM   October 26th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

FINE? Fine stands for – F**king Insecure Neurotic & Emotional

don   October 26th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

"We're doing just fine boys!" Famous last words of George Custer as he led his men into the valley of the Little BigHorn.

Murf, Jackson, NJ   October 26th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

If John McCain really thinks his campaign is "doing fine" it suggests one of four things:

1. He knows he is losing but thinks the voters will split their votes and try to preserve two party government somehow.

2. He is playing for an electoral miracle, or a judicial one.

3. He is experiencing the effects of a true mental decline.

4. He needs to be drug tested.

zoya   October 26th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Wow! I am watching my recording!He wish, he would not be there! McBush appeared angry,extremely combative, tired and fed up with all of this . It seems like PALLIN with PALIN did not help him much any ways!

Anne   October 26th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Bill October 26th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

The Polls are controlled by the Democrats and all of their money. The Democrats with all of their rich backers have 10 times as much money to spend than the Republicans. Money buys elections……and pollsters.

The Democratic Party is controlled by the Corporations and the elite rich of this country.
***************

Bill you must be smoking or snorting something cos it aint the democrats youre describing its the republicans.

Uncle Sam   October 26th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

McCain is as much Bush as Obama is Muslim.

Steve/Houston,TX   October 26th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Just like the economy of America, McCain is in the dark about the election. He is in deep deep denial that he has lost this election. He still holds on that the fundamentals of America's economy are sound. What an idiot.

james in s.c.   October 26th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

i watch MTP this morning he seemed erractic and bunch of fibbers. i know the show was taped on friday, day before palin started to run her mouth, yup palin is showing her true colors now spewing out hate, fear, i heard some offensive stuff which i can't right on here. she's inciting trouble big time, she's doing this on her own now and it just killed the republican party big time!!!

GET OUT AND VOTE!!

OBAMA-BIDEN 08

TRUTHFIRST!   October 26th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Hank Williams, Jr Said it best today, Oct 25 '08 in Indiana!

It's a palin' McCain tradition...( lower case and and apostrophe mine)

President McCain   October 26th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I have heard some people say that they are supporting my opponent because he has more answers.

I agree. A different answer for every time and place.
They do add up.

:-)

Send Palin home   October 26th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

McCain got America right where he wants us; BLUE

ohio   October 26th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

thats what she said

quinton   October 26th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I agree. That is about as fine as i want him to be, which is behind Obama in the polls.

marc   October 26th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

John McCAIN

Out of touch and out of his mind for picking Sarah Palin. Game, Set, Point.

DJ   October 26th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

He could be right, Dems have a long history of not turning up at the polling places on election day. Please please please get out and vote. We can't afford to let these two into the White House. I wouldn't put it past 'em to try and steal the election, Repubes have done it before.

MATT WILL, W-S N.C.   October 26th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Mcshame, is out of touch. He will see on Nov. 4th that this was know close race. Obama will win in lAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAnnnnnnndddddd sliddddddddddddeeeee!

A Recovering Republican   October 26th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

He is behind despite his protestations to the contrary. He said long ago his campaign would not be about the issues but about Obama. Unfortunately, the issues aren't about Obama, but about his campaign, Palin, a campaign in disarray, a continual changing message that isn't about anything of concern to the voters, the economy, etc. Hopefully he and Palin won't be around. If those in Alaska think this dimwit who mouths soundbites at a debate and on the trail, as well as now in her interviews is good for them, let them have her.

10 years sober

Texan For Obama   October 26th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I truly feel sorry for McCain. He is either delusional, lying to himself (and us), or both. The McCain campaign was sunk when he chose Sarah Palin as a running-mate. Sarah is, unethical, hateful, and totally dishonest. She can't go back to Alaska soon enough.

Wally©   October 26th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

As Joe Biden would say :

"HELLOOOOOOOOO !!!!"

TM in Colo   October 26th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

McCain may need a reality check about the facts, but those who support Obama cannot at any cost get "cocky". Keep in mind what happened to Gore in 2000. Republicans will lie, cheat and steal to win the election. McCains first mistake was picking Sarah Palin to be he is running mate. A virtually unknown, moderately educated woman. He did that to woo the Hillary supporters. Palin cant' even begin to come close to Hillary in any possible way. I respected McCain once, but not anymore...............................

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Time for Taps   October 26th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

My heart goes out to this guy. He was so blinded by ambition that his soul and his core was lost and he didn't stay with his heart.

His handlers should never be allowed near a political campaign again.

From the North   October 26th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Poor John can't stop lying – even to himself.

As for 'tough interviews', that idiotic Barbara West interview with BIden wasn't 'tough', it was 'stupid'. The questions were along the juvenile 'have you stopped beating your wife yet?' lines. If Obama's campaign is boycotting those idiots, good on them.

tim in wa.   October 26th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

@Bill below: Please replace the word democrat in your rhetoric with republican in regards to who controls all the money – then you'll be speaking truth...

The fact that the common man has funded Obama's campaign speaks volumes on what the *people* not the corporations and CEO's in this country want...

M. WINNERS   October 26th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I know it's no suprise to some but McCain is a closet racist. I know this how?

I watched "Meet the Press" this AM and when asked to comment on Limbaugh's "It's all about race" rant on Powell's endorsement of Obama all McCain did was stare and mumble something about a completely different topic.
Don't be fooled America, this guy is nothing more than a real old David Duke...

Ted:Canada   October 26th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

ALERT!

WATCH THE POLLS and the STOCK MARKET!

If McCain even remotely looks like he is going to win PULL your money fast from the Market! – Whatever you have left! The Market will be headed for the ULTIMATE CRASH!

If Obama looks like he is going to “win” there will be a slight increase followed by some “balancing” awaiting what the “new government” will do.

Rationale!

While Americans think they control the stock market – WRONG!
Foreign investors by volume seriously influence the market. The vast majorities of foreign countries do not have confidence in this republican government and will crash the market if the republicans get in.

Protect yourself – just in case!

Hopefully the Democrats can stop this run away train!!!!

Amy   October 26th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Okay, McCain – if you're right where you want to be you can stay there until after the polls close on Nov 4th.

Tony   October 26th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

"Obama campaigned freezed out a Florida TV station from anymore interviews because they asked Biden tough questions. What will happen to our freedom of speech is Obama gets elected."

FYI – this is freedom of speech. Interviews are a two-way street, and if someone doesn't like the intonation (ie, Obama/Biden = communist = evil) then they can decline the interview. Which they did. Palin could have likewise said to Couric, I don't like where this line of questioning is going, let's redirect to something else. But she didn't – she stuck her foot in her mouth and showed her intelligence.

Now, show me in the Palin interview where Couric said she was evil. Or implied it. Also FYI – Socialism does not equal communism. Please educate yourself on the differences.

We have socialist things in this capitalistic society. Take Medicare/Medicaid, school lunch programs, Social Security, even the entire tax system is based on socialist doctrine. If you make $30,000 a year, you pay less in sales/property tax than someone making $50,000 a year. But guess what? You both drive down the same roads and bridges that your tax dollars paid for. That's socialism in practice. Socialism isn't "evil", just as communism and capitalism aren't evil. I could go on about evil things in capitalism – like undereducated doctors cutting off the wrong body parts, performing needless surgeries, long work shifts, ect.

Bottom line: EVIL SPANS ALL DOCTRINES.

As for differences in coverage, CNN did cover the Biden interview. It was on the front page. But they front page things that are most viewed, and let's face it, more people are interested in Palin than they are Biden. It was like this when Palin got positive coverage, and it's now like this when Palin receives negative coverage.

HP   October 26th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

McCain is used to surviving against adversities, But I guess you Liberals were too busy spitting on War Hero Vets when they returned from putting their lives in danger fighting for your freedom. The least you can doo is honor these soldiers. You are scabs on the boils of hummanity. Pathetic Trash. I hope Obama looses this election, simply so I can post my content.

***VOTE FOR THE HERO MCCAIN***

9 more days   October 26th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Yah, meanwhile Palin is saying she is annoyed with Katie Couric... the only thing she could be "annoyed" about is the fact that she asked her questions... questions!
What, are we supposed to just sit back and let her sail straight to the top of the nation without asking a single thing? No, uhh, uhh... not going to happen bub. You lose.

obama mama   October 26th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

so glad to hear so many obama supporters, or at a minimum , people who agree that john mccain has become a completely diff't person in the last year. maverick. he means "yes" man to lobbyists and the republican political machine, apparently. his running mate is not a representative of me or any other intelligent woman and mothers i know. sarah palin is scary. i cannot imagine her in power some day or someone with power if mccain won. she can't even explain away the $75K the republican party 'donated' to her for new fancy clothes. it should be noted that everyone else running has bought their own clothes. but since she plans to donate all these clothes, it's apparently OK that political money paid for it. interesting. now she's even changed her explanation to "i'm borrowing them". i don't know about you all, but i'd love to be able to BORROW my clothes instead of actuallly have to purchase them every season. yeah- she really gets middle america. yeah, i see that.

HiFi   October 26th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Both McCain and Palin are going up the river..."De Nile".

Jeff in Denver   October 26th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Mcbush was just here in Denver on Friday and spoke to the "huge" crowd of about 4000. I am getting ready to hop on my bike and go down to the Civic Center here in Denver for Obama's appearance.
Looks like a around 30,000 to 40,000 for the turn out. Yup, McBush and his tactics are hauling in the voters 10-1......FOR OBAMA LOL!

Redneck from Kentucky   October 26th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

McCain should have NEVER picked the diva "Palin". She is his worst enemy!

Alexis   October 26th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Your campaign is skidding out of control with a rogue Palin already greedily viewing the future after the McCain/Palin election loss. The vultures are swirling.

Jeffer65   October 26th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

It is not over until November 4th. If people want Obama in the White House, don't become lazy. Make sure you vote.

gl, Pittsburgh   October 26th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

McCain judgement is just horriable and he just say any thing to try to close the gap.

Obama Supporter from CA   October 26th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Lol. What a joke. McCain will be the worse president ever with his lil mop up puppy Palin. Who doesn't even have a college degree!!!!

I know who I am voting for. Obama/Biden 2008/2012!!!

Soccer Mom   October 26th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

McCain and Palin are pitting Americans against Americans in a very dangerous way. They are setting the climate for a very tumultuous next four years no matter who wins. They have behaved disgustingly. It makes me fear for humanity if here in North America, a place where people from all over the world look to as where dreams can come true, that these kind of tactics can work in manipulating half of the population. McCain Palin has an interest in dividing the people of the United States. Her husband is involved with the Alaskan Independance Party. Palin is pro-Alaskan through and through. Her pork spending has been way off the charts. Her main interest is what the lower 48 can do for Alaska. She doesn't give a hoot about civil unrest. It probably would benefit her and her husband's cause.

Frank G   October 26th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

When you have nothing to say you say anything. And telling us "I know how to fix it", no matter what the subject matter, and then not telling us how, is typical McCain nonsense. Somehow, the "Etch A Sketch" toy keeps coming to mind whenever the McCain/Palin ticket spout off their nonsense irrespective of the subject matter.
McCain has failed the big test.
And that is to convince the American public he would be a better leader.
Courageous military service is just that; courageous military service which has been acknowledged over and over and rightfully so.
But does not qualify one to be a National leader.
This time, hopefully, the American public "gets it".

Steve   October 26th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

You will note that McCain, who is down in almost every poll, says, "We're doing fine." Obama, who is ahead in almost every poll says, "It's not over. Keep pushing. Don't get complacent. Keep working." Interesting difference.

Doug - Dallas   October 26th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

McCain is putting up a good front but he did not answer most of the questions Brokaw asked on Meet the Press, just gave the standard spin answers. The same old tired answers won't work anymore. The Republicans have tried everything they can think of and it hasn't worked.

He's got a running mate that makes Bush look like a genius because she is dumber than a stump. Now she is trying to blame Katie Couric for her abysmal performance during her interviews and is obviously trying to position herself for 2012.

Rob   October 26th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

he must be taking some of Cindy's funny little pills- the pitbull is chewing on his ankles–thats why his face is so pained looking

Enough   October 26th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

"We're doing fine"?

Right, and I'm the Pope

Still Some Hope   October 26th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

He still has hope that some folks won't show up to vote, there will be a lot of voting problems, and that they can cheat some too.

sick n tired   October 26th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

GO AWAY MCCAIN!! AND TAKE THAT FEMALE VERSION OF ADOLF HITLER WITH YOU!!!!

erika morgan   October 26th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

They do have some spiked cool-aid in that camp.
I noticed Sarah was intoxicated for the SNL appearance, she tripped over her heels, slurred her words and her tongue was somehow unable to fit conformably behind her teeth.
Makes me wonder if that was also her problem during the Couric interview which I did not see.

Ann   October 26th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

This is really scary! Is this a subtle admittance that they can rig the system so no matter how down they are in the polls, they can still win? Cheating has been reported everywhere and they are favoring the rethugs. Obama and Biden, better watch out. This might be another stolen election. So much for the Rethug family values...

nate   October 26th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

De Nile – its not just a river in egypt John.

R in Maine   October 26th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

It is so very sad. McCain is just unable to deal with reality. He has sacrificed his honor to be able to attack, but he really has no basis. He is now just a pathetic old, very old, man.

Vic   October 26th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

He's right; early voting is just fine. Go Democrats!

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08

James   October 26th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Right, he's doing fine. That argument is about as convincing as the five-inch shoulder pads he wears to conceal his real torpedo shaped shoulders.

James

Sean   October 26th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

McCain's map is brutal he has to win EVERY single swing state and as of right now he is losing in EVERY single swing state. He will win some but no way he can win all with his lack of funds and momentum

INDEPENDENT WOMAN NOW FOR OBAMA   October 26th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

DENIAL DENIAL

Leah DiMarco, Texas   October 26th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Any time McCain says something it is always the opposite of the truth.
Everyone please get out and vote and vote early if you can!
We need to send McCain back to Arizona and Palin back to Alaska!

Obama-Biden '08

Michael watching from Canada   October 26th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I really hope that all those able to vote for Obama

ACTUALLY GO AND VOTE FOR OBAMA.

McCain's comment is based upon the hope that some voters don't go out and vote for Obama.

Bridgette-PA   October 26th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Nine more days......SAY IT WITH ME, OBAMA SUPPORTERS, nine more days.....nine more days......nine more days......

OBAMA/BIDEN -08!

Dixie   October 26th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I still want to know how McCain has been tested. Tested as a Senator? If its being a POW that does not make one fit to be President. Give me a clue.

Dawn   October 26th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Sad fot the old coot. He thought that woman he gave the GOP and the country was all that.People might have been in awed with her speech but she blew to heck with the interviewing by the major networks.
We are in the SCARY SEASON and she is the most frightening.
Someone tell the GOP she is no Hillary now or ever.Go home the moose are calling to die.

Tariq   October 26th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

McCain will show up on Obama's inauguration "We're doing just fine....we got him right where we want him!"

Meka   October 26th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

VOTE REPUBLICAN'S OUT OF AMERICA!

They are determined to DIVIDE this Country. With all the problems that we're confronted with (due to the Republican Party–controlled for 28 of the last 40 years).

AMERICA, it's time to COME TOGETHER, and GET SMART!

Obama/Biden '08-'12

Bob the Plumber   October 26th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

John, your campaign took a wrong turn when you decided to put Sarah Palin on as your V.P. I also was a Republican and like many Republicans I will be voting for Obama this November. If this was your idea to some how fool Americans into voting for you, it back fired. Good luck in your retirement.

INDEPENDANT VET   October 26th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

BIG BIG QUESTION ?????

WHAT ARE THE DEMOCRATS GOING TO DO FOR A BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR OBAMA .

DONE PAST DEAD LINE AND NO VALID BIRTH CERTIFICATE .

THEREFORE WE CAN , SAY FAREWELL TO THE MUSLIM LIAR .

SO SHOULD WE SAY JOE THE OTHER FLOPPER GETS HIS SPOT.

HOLLYWOOD IS COMING DOWN TO IT'S FINAL HOUR.

SO DRILL BABY DRILL . MAKE EM EAT THERE LIES.

B. Hawkins   October 26th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I find it hard to believe that McCain actually believes he will win. I think he KNOWS HE IS NOT GOING TO WIN. Country first-Sarah Palin is a oxymoron.

sandy   October 26th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I don't think either McCain or Palin should even be on the campaign trail. According to Palin this is all in God's hands and he will work his will on election night. With all that being said I think they both should just go home and watch the returns from their TVs in the comfort of their own living rooms!!

Go Obama/Biden '08

Lissa   October 26th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

It's bravado. It's sad, but it's bravado.

Bill   October 26th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

The fundamentals of the McCain campaign are very strong...

thomas   October 26th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

McCain is right where he wants to be, behind in the polls, but polls don't matter and besides he's ahead in some polls.

EBJ in METRO HOUSTON   October 26th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

the McCain campaign is doing so well that a supporter claims to be attacked by an Obama supporter then admits she lied. I know Sen McCain had nothing to do with this and more than likely condemns her actions, yet it says a lotto me what a person would do just to see him win the office. Of course McCain will say all is well, yet behind the scenes there seems to be turmoil and finger pointing. Obama FROZE out the Florida meeting they claim? Is it possible that he man was TIRED and had other things on his mind like maybe seeing is grandma alive for the last time? I read and hear some things from the far right and I just shake my head sometimes that this is coming from the branch of family values and high morality.

Gene   October 26th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I can't wait for Nov. 4, for the landslide.. so he can tell the world that they're doing fine.

By the way... I love that Palin is now going Maverick... against the wishes of McCain's campaign staff anyway. Personally... I think she's right.. McCain's campaign is treating her like a puppet.. on the other hand, listening to her speak.. I don't blame them :)

Rose   October 26th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

McCain picked Palin because she is a far right republican WOMAN... Too bad the American public isn't as dumb as you think John. Women won't vote for any woman. She's got to have brains. Palin is not a woman I look up to. I just pity her ignorance of the world around her.

Mike T   October 26th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I think McCain nailed it for a change–the polls HAVE tightened in the past week, as they usually do, and it WILL come down to getting out the vote. Obama supporters need to get each and every vote out and take nothing for granted. Nov 4th can't come soon enough.Go Obama!

Flo   October 26th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

It must be one of his positive affirmations before going out there campaigning. The power of positive thinking by Norman Vincent Peale that is McCain's bible these days.

But the senator should realize many who live in the "Real" world see how the economy is going and that is what is driving our decision to the polls. Obama is giving us the substance we need why his campaign is stuck on "I'm tested, they not going to test me; I'll test them" This is scary to think he is signaling to the world leaders he wil be testing rogue nations at a time when the world is trying to move toward peace.

Scott L   October 26th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

John McCain is going to be the next President of the United States.

Liberals do not see it coming. Americans are scared of an Obama Pelosi love fest.

Obamanic   October 26th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I love how the Repubs are talking about Bidens interview in Florida and how he ducked the reporters "tough" questions. Biden was asked about things like Marxism and every question was straight from the Repubnican talking points. There is a BIG difference between a reporter attacking the person being interviewed as happened to Biden and the softball questions thrown to Palin by Couric. Couric's questions were simply to help American get to know a relatively unknown candidate (a huge difference between asking what newspapers a person reads and asking about the Marxist views or your running mate) and the Florida reporters questions were CLEARLY meant to attack and inflame.

LawyerMommy   October 26th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

He is still in the running.

No one should count him out yet.

I hope he does not win, but he still can!

laurelle47   October 26th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

uhhh....we're doing fine...uhhh....yah....happy with the poll numbers...happy with my vp candidate...uhhh....yah...uhhh..sure....
we have them right where we want them....yah...uhhh..sure...

James From Chicago   October 26th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I think McCain has completley lost his marbles. First with
choosing Palin, and now not accepting the fact that he is
going to loose to Obama. He needs to be put in a nursing home.

REG in AZ   October 26th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

McCain saying the polls aren't true rings hollow. The voters’ fears can’t be of regulation or of social programs or of tax increases for the top 5%; rather the fear has to be of continued deregulation corrupted by greed and dishonesty and of continued neglect and apathy for the majority and of continuing patronizing and placating those stuffing their pockets and behind all of the problems. The Republicans deserve to be really ‘spanked’ and even more importantly we just desperately need real change addressing the problems and needs of all Americans without the Republicans blocking it with their continuing focus on Special Interests and a select few. The Republicans are not the party they once were and they simply can’t be trusted. Even they, in desperation, admit that we need real change but now try to say we should fear Democratic control and spending, when they had eight years of leading the country with the result being the largest spending government, with more pork barrel, the largest national debt, after being given a surplus, the largest loss of jobs and all of the other drastic problems we face in our economy, country and globally. The Republican arrogance and self-serving irresponsibility has been clearly demonstrated and now the major challenge for the voters is to strongly support turning it all around. The voters literally need to ignore everything everyone is saying and simply recognize that we desperately need real change, complete change in order to accomplish the challenges we face! We really can’t take any more of the same.

bruce   October 26th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

The media seem really concerned that mr mccain is again losing the '08 election. Wonder if they'd be this concerned if mr obama were losing...?

Malik   October 26th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

We're doing fine he saids,isn't he the same person who said that we have a strong economy.I do believe McClain suffer from alzheimer's.

barbara miller   October 26th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I was skeptical about McCain being interviewed by Tom Brokow this a.m. Thought he would get softball questions – clearly not the case. And, as usual, McCain wanted to just go off on his own direction rather than answering the question in a straightforward way. I was shocked when Tom played the piece of Limbaugh saying that Powell chose McCain because of race – solely because of race. When asked if he agreed, he gave a very tiny/quiet no and then immediately dashed off in a new direction. Pathetic! And I now hear that yesterday's Palin rallies stirred up yells of Socialist/Communist.......the woman is dangerous, I wish it were Nov 4th.

James From Chicago   October 26th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I think McCain has completley lost his marbles. First with
choosing Palin, and now not accepting the fact that he is
going to loose to Obama. He needs to be put in a nursing home.

arizona   October 26th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

i think good ol johnny boy should just save him some grief and give up he doesnt stand a chance even the polls here in az have john leading but not by much

Oh Boy!!??   October 26th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

"I don't defend her. I praise her," McCain said. "She has more executive experience than Sen. [Joe] Biden and Sen. Obama together."

Two things here.
Does he praise her because she is THE ONE?
Does that mean she has moe experience than you as well?

Last question
Do you ever hear the crap you say? Really?

Don   October 26th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Wel Mc really needs someone to explain the situation he is in.May be he just suffering from temporal amnesia

Tony   October 26th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I brushed off my stock portfolio, too. "It's doing fine" also.

And then I drank the Kool-Aid.

Amy   October 26th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

As a democrat I think the Obama team reminds me of the Hitler leadership. Socialism and how dare you ask Obama or Biden a question. I think I need to rethink my loyalty to the democrats. They are not from the America I know...Scary

Clint   October 26th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I'm not surprised by his response. He's not going to say in public, "Yeah, I'm going to lose".

Cynthia   October 26th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I wonder if McCain is using Nancy Reagan's fortune teller to get his information. Would someone please ask him where he gets his information.

Joe Regis   October 26th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

The day of reckonning is fast approaching and the people will show how angry they are with the repubs and McCain by voting for any democrat they can find. There must be a purge of the repubs this time around so that they learn their lesson.

The repubs are doomed this year.

Landslide Obama/Biden 08/12.

Marc A, Richmond VA   October 26th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

John McCain says of his campagin "we're doing fine" I guess that comment is compriable to his " the fundamentals of our economy is strong" comment. John McCain has a sincere lack of understanding concerning critical elements of our economy and now it seems he lacks a critical understanding of his own presidential campaign. Senator McCain seems to be grossly out of touch with the American people. It's like Senator Obama says in his stump speeches McCain/Palin are out of ideas, out of touch and in a little over a week hopefully out of time

CONCERNED INDEPENDENT   October 26th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Well, unless McCain "knows" of some sort of last minute whopping big October surprise, he best get on with writing his "lost it " campaign speech..any surprises freom his campaign now, would be made up for sure !~ Still, dont blame him for wanting to go down fighting, just wish he could do it more honerablt and truthful, and not destroy his entire party with him !
TEXAS FOR OBAMA
already voted

Georgia for Obama   October 26th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

McCain/Palin the worst McCain have done is chose Palin as a running mate that why I have voted early for Obama/Biden......
McCain remind me of Bush/Chaney I advise early voting for Obama/Biden they would lead our country where it should be we do not need another 8 years of heartache...

Vote early for Obama/Biden 08

Alicia   October 26th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Did John hire someone like Allen Raymond "How to Rig an Election" author to fix the election? Like Bush did to him?

The B Chick in Pittsburgh, where I live was so transparent! Come on! Sarah was in Pittsburgh, or slithered in....I was one of the 1000 protestors the Friday she slithered into town.

**I used to like John McCain!

Jay   October 26th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Go out and vote Obama and put McCain/Palin to rest. Please vote Obama Obama.

pat C.   October 26th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

poor old john mcpalin. she has taken over his campaign and he doesn't even notice. he is such a loser and palin is a dangerous woman to america. mccain should concede the race and go home and take his side-kick with him. i fear to think what would happen to america if this palin/mccain bunch ever took office. we would never recover from the palin effect. gid rid of her now mccain while you still can.

La Raza   October 26th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Poor guy, he should drop out. He should have never picked Pailin. The U.S. is OK with having Obama as Prez.

Belle1   October 26th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Obama/Biden 08
I am a Democrat who voted McCain. Just because Dems have a bigger turn out does NOT mean they are voting for Obama. You probably will peel off about 20% of the DEM vote to McCain, in spite of the stifling of the "free press."

j   October 26th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I hope the voters reflect the polls and the polls continue to support Obama. McCain will do fine as the Senator from Arizona and Palin will do fine as the Governor of Alaska. I'm good with McCain losing the election. America will do fine, too.

Kimberly in Azizona   October 26th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

To address the Florida story, Biden was asked if he thought America was no longer the super power because he thought we would be tested with Obama, (fyi we will be with mclame too) THATS NOT A REAL question, that is an ignorant question! Obama is GOING TO WIN, and THE COUNTRY WILL WIN!

DR   October 26th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Anchorage Daily News in Alaska endorses Obama. Amazing.

Greg   October 26th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

HOTAIR.COM

Must see!!

Rob indetroit   October 26th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

John MCbush what a "Joke" you have Obama right bwhere you want him i dont think so you &palin look pathetic.

Wendy   October 26th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

If John McCain and Sarah Palin could just tell the truth maybe people will believe them. The must tell the truth people. If they lie now they will have to continue in the White House. No plan McCain/Palin except Bushhhhhhhhhhhh.

John S   October 26th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

The polls say he is 9 point down but if you look at all the polls, McCain is down by at least 12 point. He says he isn't worried. He's nuts if he isn't.

Tim   October 26th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

McCain just doesn't get it or is suffering for denial. He is going to be so dissapointed on Nov 4th and then Palin is going to treat him like McCain is treating Bush.

Belle1   October 26th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

PS
Campaigns do their own polling...if you really want balanced reporting during this election only PBS, and FOX have been balanced. This election will be remembered for the day unbiased journalism died in this country.

Bama4Obama   October 26th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Happy with where they are...which would be LOSING! And how can he proud of his campaign when it has been so hate-filled and divisive?

GO VOTE!

Obama/Biden 08/12

Interested   October 26th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I hope he is just trying to keep his voters interested in this ticket, because If McCain does not know Palin is now looking out for herself and her future in the party, then he is the dumbest politician in history.

His judgement has been tested yet again and once again, he has failed to face the truth. Its high time McCain starts noticing what's going on around him. There is so much you can find out about people by 'chit-chatting' to those at the bottom.

Aides have spoken to CNN and we are now almost convinced she listens to no one but herself and loves things her way. In an earlier comment, about 4 weeks ago, i mentioned this and here we are today.

OHIO FOR OBAMA   October 26th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Yeah he has truely lost it. doing fine???? he must be off his meds. plz. he is more delusional then ever. they (republicans) were laughing about the Dems and the fighting that was going on. I bet they aren't laughing now. they are such losers. and that sarah pitbull in lipstick/caribou barbie loser is a piece of work. she talks like a backwoods dope. Lets get this over with and get on with the business of fixing the 8 years of mess that stupid bush/cheney gang created.

ELECT A REAL PERSON FOR CHANGE. BARACK OBAMA 2008/2012.

eddy   October 26th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

John, Are you really as brain dead as your back stabbing,egotistical,running make.Tell her to take her clothes and to home.Your own advisers can't even handle her.I am really surprised at all the coverage gets because every time she opens her mouth it is for her personal accomplishments and is doing nothing for you.I wonder if it the same way she handles her family matters.John,why don't you admit on tv that you really F-– up this choice.Instead of peoples choice awards they should have a PLUMBER'S Choice award.

Chris   October 26th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Its called electroial College.

Thats why these polls really are not that accurate.

Im an independent but I can see myself looking up to McCain as a leader over Obama. Not to say Obama does not have some good strong points and needs to stay in politics but not yet ready to lead the free world.

Everyone Go Vote!

I Hate CNN Moderators   October 26th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

We are doing fine...and by that I mean we are doing as fine as the Average American's 401K is doing.

Oh Boy!!??   October 26th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

OOH EEE OOH AHH AHH TING TANG WALLA WALLA BING BANG
OOH EEE OOH AHH AHH TING TANG WALLA WALLA BING BANG!!!

JAHOOH   October 26th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

if it werent for that Bimbo of a running mate he has I would vote for him, but I just cant see my self voting for a president that old with a Vice president that stupid, espescially considering her husband is part of a group that wants Alaska de-uniounized

DB25   October 26th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Talk about being out of touch! Maybe McCain/Palin believe that running nothing but stupid negative ads about subjects that no one cares about is a great way to win an election.

Michael watching from Canada   October 26th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Is McCain's comment, "We're doing fine"

based upon the same insight that McCain had when he said,

"The fundamentals of the economy are strong/"

Jay N.H.   October 26th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I have never seen a candidate take as much junk thrown at him like Sen. Obama I am very proud of the way he has handled himself. As far as McCain is concerned he told Brokaw on meet the press he was proud of the way he has run his campaign, well the "real McCain" would not be proud. And the polls are only a snap shot in time and there are a lot of variables. McCain has not made his case for the white house. He has made one poor decision after another.

Yeah   October 26th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Finer than the hair on a babies behind!

sacto joe   October 26th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

What do you expect him to say? We're losing badly?

Senator McCain, you were a decent guy once. But when you crossed over to the Dark Side and went with the Carl Rove politics, you basically lost this election. For example, picking a right wing evangelical for your VP to shore up your base – I'm sure Carl Rove thought that was a great idea. But it lost you much of the independent vote. In the end, you lost much more than you gained.

And it basically told people: John McCain will say or do anything to get elected.

In other words, you can't trust John McCain.

We've had quite enough of a President who lies to us. Let's give the guy who tells the truth a shot.

GOBAMA!

Dawn   October 26th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Oh yeah you are!!!!

Give us a break and go back to Arizona...

Happy Halloween...

Obama/Biden08/12

Anne   October 26th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I guess he figures having a campaign thats a total cock up doing okay Ill not argue with that. LOL. makes winning so much easier when the opponent screws up.

Anonymous   October 26th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Sounds like you are in denial. Denial that Palin is qualified, denial that she is frugal, deniat that she is trustworthy. Watch your back McCain.

Bill   October 26th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

The Polls are controlled by the Democrats and all of their money. The Democrats with all of their rich backers have 10 times as much money to spend than the Republicans. Money buys elections......and pollsters.

The Democratic Party is controlled by the Corporations and the elite rich of this country.

So if that who it is that you want to continue running your lives vote for Obama.

Maggie from Virginia   October 26th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Forget about McCain. The GOP is who we need to focus on. As I type, they are cooking up some scheme to win the election. Obama can't just only win. He must win by an astounding number; to deflect some of the sleazy tactics the GOP is taking to suppress the Obama voters. We all must vote. No sitting it out this election.

ModerateMom   October 26th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

The $corporate$ controlled mega-wealth Republican party is not going to give up without a fight. This election is not over, and if you think the party of the Greedy Rich is going to do anything less than whatever it takes, you are fooling yourself. They will cheat, scratch, claw, bite, steal, smear, fear, lie and brainwash to stay in power.

YOU GOTTA VOTE TO GET THE BUMS OUT!

Martha McDonald   October 26th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Forget all McCain's last minute antics and name calling. Forget Sarah Palin's wardrobe and frauds as Gov. of Alaska.
WOMEN: SENATOR MACCAIN IS FOR OVERTURNING ROE VS. WADE AND AGAINST YOUR INSURANCE PAYING FOR PRESCRIPTION BIRTH CONTROL.. HE IS OK WITH IT PAYING FOR VIAGRA!!!BUT NOT FOR PREGNANCY PREVENTION. PALIN IS AGAINST BIRTH CONTROL ITSELF!!!PREACHING ABSTINENCE.
HOW CAN ANY WOMAN IN THE 21ST CENTURY VOTE FOR THESE NEANDERTHALS.
BE SURE THEY HAVE NOTHING IN PLACE TO HELP YOU TAKE CARE OF ALL THE POOR PREGNANT DRUG BABIES, OR EVEN THOSE WHO WANT BIRTH CONTROL TO STOP THEIR FAMILIES FROM GROWING.

Annie, Atlanta   October 26th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

John McCain is running the ugliest campaign I've ever seen. He's pinning us against each other, and knocks his opponent as his platform. He picked an inept VP with ties to a home grown terrorist organization whose only ability seems to be holding hate rallies. Both continue to lie with astonishing ease. How is this allowed to continue, and how will we ever heal afterwards?

susie   October 26th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Obama campaigned freezed out a Florida TV station from anymore interviews because they asked Biden tough questions. What will happen to our freedom of speech is Obama gets elected.

catmom   October 26th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

John McCain keeps saying how he has been tested in his foreign policy experience and I am still wondering how? He goes back some 40+ years and talks about the Cuban missile crisis, how has he been tested in the here and now?
I also wonder since he says he knows how to do so much, why he doesn't give examples of how he is going to right the wrongs the Bush administration has made. Instead he continues to distort Obama's plans and vilify him and Biden. It would help if he shares what his plans are.
As far as taxes go, both need to wait until they find out the real damage the Bush administration has done before they talk about tax cuts. I also wonder how McCain will pay for the war in Iraq if he plans to continue with the Bush tax cuts.

Obama/Biden 08!   October 26th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

The polls have shown a steady lead for Obama the last couple of weeks and if this continues for the remaining 10 days Mccain will be scatching his butt on Nov 4th trying to figure out how he could of lost when he had "Obama just where he wanted him!" Poor Mccain, he really needs a reality check if he thinks their doing just fine.

Papasan in Arizona   October 26th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha !!!!

Cory   October 26th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

I'm happy with the poll numbers too, Sen. McCain and I'll be even happier when the final vote numbers send you and Palin packing (for home, NOT for the white house). Final stretch now, so don't get lazy or apathetic, we've all seen in the past what the GOP does to 'voter turnout' so make sure you vote and that it's counted.

Obama 08: white, female, 60 yr old supporter   October 26th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

McCain rally attracted less than 1 000; Obama's 45 000...

Bulldog   October 26th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Either McCain is insane or he is lying through his fake teeth.

Simmy   October 26th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Meet The Press? Meet The New President, Barack Obama!
God is Love-Not Hate!

T   October 26th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Can someone stop Rove, Palin, Scotter Libby, Tom Delay from destroying Social Security ??

Dan from Philly   October 26th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

So you're "proud" of your campaign, huh Johnny?

Sad to see a once respectable, honorable man fall so far.

Voter   October 26th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I think the race is a LOT closer than the polls are showing. Polls have been wildly inaccurate in the past. McCain understands this, and Obama does too, hence his urging people not to be complacent about his lead.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if McCain won, even though it probably wouldn't be by much.

Allan   October 26th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

New campaign song for Grandpa Geezer:

He's a McCainiac, McCainiac on the floor!
He's fallen and he can't get up no more!

Winnie Hussein.... in Montana   October 26th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

McCain's campaign has turned into a very bad joke. His running mate says and does what she wishes in her own seriously uneducated, hateful, pseudo-religious way and he can do nothing. It is obvious that Palin's focus has turned from helping McCain become President to doing whatever she needs to do to energize "her" base, I think she gets a rush from it. She has terribly mis-managed Wasilla and has lied on several topics to the people of Alaska. I hope she (and her running mate, McCain) are soundly trounced in this election and that when she returns to Alaska, she is forced to face the music about her bad judgments and her own corruption.

dee   October 26th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

He thinks he has a chance??? ROTFLMAO

Hasn't he figured out that it doesn't matter how well he THINKS he's doing in battleground states....Obama is looking at a landslide. Florida and Ohio will not be the focus this November.

Repeat after me, John...."President Obama."

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 26th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

what a FOOL

Gracie   October 26th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

JOHN,, JOHN, JOHN....

CUT THE CRAP, AMERICANS ARE NOT BUYING THE "VICTIM" ROLE. YOUR LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT BUDDY!

STOP CRYING....

STOP CRYING....

STOP CRYING....

I SUGGEST YOU START WORRYING ABOUT YOUR "PITT BULL" TURNING ON YOU MORE THAN LOSING TO SEN. OBAMA. SARAH PALIN HAS CLEARLY STUCK A KNIFE IN YOUR BACK AND SHE'S PLANNING MORE DEADLY BLOWS....

THE PITT BULL HAS TURNED ON HER OWN MASTER!

THE PITT BULL HAS TURNED ON HER OWN MASTER!

THE PITT BULL HAS TURNED ON HER OWN MASTER!

THE PITT BULL HAS TURNED ON HER OWN MASTER!

Charlene   October 26th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Denial much??

DesiDude   October 26th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Is he fast becoming delusional now?? What next...he'll stil brush off the numbers on Nov. 4th & claim he won the white house ?

Dylan, Los Angeles   October 26th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Not with Sarah Palin next in line to take over the White House if he wins

davit   October 26th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

What else is he going to say?

Baby love   October 26th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

what else can macain say,but lies

Linda Schatzer   October 26th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Wolf Blitzer should learn how to handle an interview...I waTCHED this morning and McCain avoided answering one question Blitzer questioned him on about social security...his avoidance was so obvious...so beware people. He most certainly does plan on cutting these things...otherwise he would not have skirted around the question. It was so obvious and Blitzer allowed him to do it. What a joke.

Bs   October 26th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Govenor Palin calling from a Rodeo drive parking space insisted that the signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars should be imminent.

Hopefully, McCain,73, will retire now.

Obama/Biden 08   October 26th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Fair enough, it all depends on voter turnout. However, that would be a more convincing argument if the Democrats weren't getting a better voter turnout than Republicans in early voting.
As for the polls showing McCain much further behind than he actually is, this was only really kind of true at the beginning of the primaries. As for Obama, well, nobody ever thought he could win, since he was well behind in national polls as late as late 2007. McCain, on the other hand, was second in national polls to only Rudy Guiliani, who ran perhaps the worst campaign in modern history.

cherry strawberry   October 26th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Mc Needs a Cane....is Delusional! If he cant control his white trash "rogue" vp candidate....how the hell would he control his party???

Sean   October 26th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

And how does he know where they actually are? Has the election already happened and I missed it?

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