October 26, 2008
Posted: 12:21 PM ET

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Sen. Obama is running a competitive race in the battleground states.
Sen. Obama is running a competitive race in the battleground states.

(CNN)— With nine days left, a series of new battleground polls have some stark news for Sen. John McCain.

Georgia is shaping up to be a battleground state this election cycle, according to CNN's first poll of polls in the southern state.

The average of three surveys shows Sen. John McCain leading Sen. Obama by 6 points, 50 percent to 44 percent.

"McCain's six-point lead in Georgia is an extremely thin silver lining on an increasingly dark cloud for the GOP," said CNN Senior Political Researcher Alan Silverleib. "Bush carried Georgia by 17 points four years ago. The Democratic upswing in Georgia mirrors the trend in most other states across the country. It is extremely hard to see McCain coming close to 270 electoral votes on Election Night if the current poll numbers — both on the national and state level — hold for the next nine days."

The Georgia poll of polls consists of three surveys: NBC/Mason-Dixon poll conducted October 22 and 23, a Research 2000 poll conducted October 14 and 15, and a CNN/Time/Opinion Research Corporation poll conducted October 11 through 14.

Other new battleground state poll of polls show the same trend.

CNN Electoral Map Calculator: You call the race

CNN's latest Iowa poll of polls shows Obama leading McCain by 13 points, 52 percent to 39 percent, which is a six-point increase for the Illinois senator since the last Iowa poll of polls released in late September.

In Missouri, the latest CNN poll of polls shows the two presidential nominees locked in a dead heat, 46 percent to 46 percent, for the state's 11 electoral votes.

CNN's Missouri poll of polls consists of three surveys: NBC/Mason-Dixon poll conducted October 22 to 23, Research 2000 poll conducted October 20 through 23, and a Suffolk University poll conducted October 17 through 19.

Finally, the latest New Hampshire poll of polls has Obama ahead by 10 points 52 percent to 42 percent. That is a two-point increase for the Democratic nominee since the last New Hampshire poll of polls released just last week.

There is no sampling error for any of the CNN poll of polls.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Poll of Polls: Stark news for McCain in battleground states – Research 2000   November 8th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

[...] Poll of Polls: Stark news for McCain in battleground states Nov 8th, 2008 by Delair Ali. The Georgia poll of polls consists of three surveys: NBC/Mason-Dixon poll conducted October 22 and 23, a Research 2000 poll conducted October 14 and 15, … (CNN Political Ticker  – Oct 26, 2008) [...]

Robert   October 26th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I am totally amazed that the Obama supporters want higher taxes and larger government, anti-gun, and let the babys die mentality that Obama will bring to the White House if elected. Someone claimed he had a backbone of steel – well, in my day all that means is that they are one cold SOB! Well, let you all be careful about wanting those higher taxes…..as he taxes people will be loosing jobs…and as the jobs go….more will loose their houses!!!!!!! If you cannot figure out that his increased spending = higher taxes….you are just what Obama ordered – a follower and nothing more.

An Obama/Pelosi/Reid Administration will cripple America economically and in the world. Look at what the Dems have done in the last two years and the popularity rating of the Senate as we speak. If Obama becomes President the stock market will surely loose 1000 points because no one – NO ONE – wants to pay 50% tax on capital gains. NO ONE! And they will just tell you all not to worry – it will get better someday.

Jay   October 26th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Lets vote Obama so McCain can go to sleep and Palin back to nowhere.

Ex-Republican For Obama   October 26th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Jimmy, I commend you and your faith. In no way will I mock what ever your reasons are for accepting our next president.

I do hope that if/when Obama wins, you will still believe it was Gods choice for him to be president. It would be sad to think you would suddenly change your belief in the power of Gods hand when Nov 5th arrives.

Americans, regardless of the outcome….when the tally is done, we must unite behind our next president. So while I will not vote for McCain, should he be elected I will call him my President. We all must be willing to stand united once again on Nov 5th. Until then, let the dog fight, for the better, continue!

AEH   October 26th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Everything on the left is one-sided in this campaign. Obama's have no trouble at all–each time McCain explains that he wants to lower taxes on corporations here (highest in the world) to encourage businesses to stay here–with Obama distorting that entirely into claims on ads that John McCain wants to lower taxes on "big oil" so they can make more excess profits, or telling everybody in speeches, "these companies haven't exported enough jobs…now John McCain wants to lower their taxes further so they can export more of your jobs…" Don't you people detect that double-talk and object to it? Or is it all just slogans with you and lies on one side?

Wake up and use your analytical powers for a little scrutiny of your own side, instead of constantly picturing all the fault on one side! I know you can't be comfortable being that intellectually lazy!!!

Let it go..........   October 26th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Man, I tell you…if "tired of fraud" is looking to Fox for his information, he's REALLY screwed up!!! They are so blantently FULL of lies and not reporting what the truth is. Go to Fox and stay there. The people with a good IQ will discuss the REAL world here…

Marie   October 26th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Why was McCain avOIding the question on social security on The Wolf Blitzer Show today.He is lying to the american people and especially our seniors.I'm sick of this maverick sideshow of his and want for him to be honest with the american people.I'm a democrat and voted for Bush his first term and I would never vote for a republican again.We need a change in this country and I beleive Obama will deliver.Whether you like him or not he has much more to offer on his change than McCain does.Obama can do it I know he can.He have held a lead far longer than any candidate I have seen in a presidential race.How much more of the last eight can we take and no matter how much McCain try to distance hisself from Bush to the he never denied he voted on his polices 90% of the time.And those of you who are saying that Obama is wrong for spreading the wealth well guess what in 2005 Mccain wanted the same he was showed a video this morning on Meet The Press on two different occasions saying that we have to spread the wealth but now he flip flops and says there was a time difference in our country so did that make him a socialist then?.Come on those of you that are undecided look what McCain is doing.He will continue on the path of Bush there is no doudt in my mind.Obama really cares about the misfortunate as he saw when he was a community organizer which was to help the less advantage.Wake up and give Obama the chance or vote McCain with the uncertainly that he will not be another GEORGE BUSH Oh and HP how can Mccain be leading Obama in 3 polls when Mccain is losing states that he should have locked up?Are you on drugs

Savannah Girl   October 26th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

GO GEORGIA GO….. FOR THR CHANGE WE NEED.

Obama / Biden 08-12

tobasco   October 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Maybe Georgia is going to be the new Florida. Especially since they have already started purging people off the voter roles eventhough they are U.S. citizens.

bernard   October 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

GOOD GOD IVE NOTICED A COUPLE OF REPUBLICAN POSTS GET THESE UN AMERICAN PEOPLE OUT OF THIS WEB SITE NOW . I COULDENT IMAGINE ANYTHING MORE UN AMERICAN THAN VOTEING FOR THE GOP THEY ARE ANTI AMERICAN ALL THE WAY . YOU SEE AMERICA WHEN THE GOP CALL YOU ANTI AMERICAN THEY ARE REALY CALLING YOU ANTI REPUBLICAN NOT ANTI AMERICAN . TO THEM BEING ANTI USA IS BEING ANTI GOP . IN A FEW DAYS THEY WILL FIND OUT JUST HOW MUCH WE HATE THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WONT THEY . BE PRO AMERICA VOTE DEMOCRATIC VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN .

Denijel   October 26th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

I think there should be law that determines how dirty the campaigns can get at each other. its not the question of who was the first to throw it at the other, its the question of how to prevent campaigns getting dirty. comments like some parts of the country being more pro america than the other ones or similar seeds of division and hatred should not be allowed by law. without any buts, ifs, ands and ors

Pam   October 26th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

In response to Change we can make believe in: It should not be offensive to check out the candidates, but lets make sure the ones doing the checking are reporting factual information. Too many people are getting their information and forming their opinions by reading the garbage that comes across the internet in the form of emails. I am sure that both candidates have had every nook and cranny fo their exsistance checked out by now. We all need to make an informed decision when we vote. It should not be based on the media, the conservative Christian community, or the intenet junk. It should be based on the truth. There are certainly things to look for in a candidate. Intelligence, integrity, good judgment, & steadiness are very high on my list. Sen. Obama displays all of these.

vote! OBAMA-BIDEN NOV.4th   October 26th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I'M FROM GEORGIA, I HOPE ALL WILL VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN, THEY ARE FOR ALL AMERICA, GEORGIA NEEDS BARACK OBAMA.

DEBBIE   October 26th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

VOTE OBAMA

VOTE
VOTE
VOTE
VOTE
VOTE
VOTE

TALK IS CHEAP……….

DON'T BE LIKE THE MCCAIN TICKET …..BACK UP YOUR VOICE WITH A VOTE FOR OBAMA

MCCAIN IS SICK IN THE HEAD

AND

PALIN IS TWISTED ……………………………….DANGER WIL ROBINSON DANGER

PLEASE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

REPUBLICANS LOOK AT YOURSELVES IN THE MIRROR …..WHAT DO YOU SEE…….IS YOUR PARTY THE REPRESENTATION OF THIS COUNTRY……………………………………………………………………………NO ITS NOT ….IN FACT YOUR PARTY IS VERY VERY VERY SCARY LOOKING
ALL white males and females + 3 Black a 2 Hispanics…THAT MY FRIENDS IS NOT AMERICA …

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

CANADIAN CLUB   October 26th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

SARAH PALIN IS REALLY SOMETHING. SHE COMES DOWN FROM HER LOG CABIN, AND STARTS CRITIZING ANYONE WHO QUESTIONS HER, OR TRIES TO GET A COHERENT SENTENCE OUT OF HER. AND WHAT'S WITH THE " BACK WHERE I COME FROM". IF SHE'S SO ENTHRALLED WITH HER BACKWOODS LIFE, WHY DOESN'T SHE SPARE EVERYBODY, AND MAKE A HASTY RETREAT TO HER MOOSE STAND.

KK   October 26th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

To Jimmy

Are you another plant from Camp McLame? Are you going to be introduced as "Jimmy The Joker"??? Come on dude… get a grip, your comments are like a Dog barking at the Sun…. I think it hurts doesn't it? Yup….
McCain is Lame
Jimmy ur a shame!

INDEPENDANT VET   October 26th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

WELL ROUDIE DOUDIE DOO

OBAMA AND HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE , HAS FAILED

TO COME TO ARRIVE . AS ORDERED.

SO IT STANDS , HE CAN NOT BE PRESIDENT IF HE WOULD WIN EVERY VOTE.

NOT A CITIZEN.

SO NOW YOU DC'S ARE GOING TO HAVE JOE RUNNING THE SHOW.

FOR THE SAKE OF THE COUNTRY.
JUST VOTE FOR THE MAVRICKS .

LET HOLLYWOOD FALL ON IT'S OWN PLAT FORM , LIES AND MORE LIES . WRIGHT. REZKO . HE hhe uh nuh bye

David Robinson   October 26th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Well I guess a couple of questions,how come after the final votes were finally counted after the election was over eight years ago and Gore actually won Flordia by some 15,000 nothing happen?

Why are the banks being a accused of making bad loans when the indirect effect or direct effect of sending jobs over seas is more of a concrete solution to the problem.

How can you fix a problem if you don't know how it happen? In the second Presidental Debate didn't someone say we send 700 billion a year over seas each year. Why is it so difficult to pay the american people. I went to school on Nafta and my funding was cut short ,but we must stay keep killing people at all cost..

I can see the cartoon now this grand house say the white House looks say grand in the front, but the backyard is falling apart. One day it crumbles and someone says what happen, well someone replies , you kept taking away our foundation and the house eventually failed. Now we our house is not only broke . but divided.

How do you fix it ? Go the the same plan or find a new direction. I know your still trying to get the village idiot part,lol.

You bring in a new first round draft pick .

midwest mom   October 26th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

MO is going blue…bye-bye John

Victoria   October 26th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

HP.. That's just in Georgia. Not the US. Obama's leading by like 8 or 9 points in the country.

WendyG   October 26th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Plenty of time…for Biden the Baffoon to screw up ..again.. Complacency..MSM says it's so..it may not be so..they've been using Putin like tactics..and it's been scary. Obama has no experience or accomplishments, can't take any criticism and when an American citizen asks a question, the MSM, acting on his behalf, illegally goes into the guys personal records. Are these the same people who complain about the Patriot Act. I am afraid that if Obama gets in we're going to end up with a Putin or Castro regime..ballot stuffing and all. Think, 90% of us work for someone else..forget new jobs for college kids, forget pay annual pay increases, if we're lucky enough not to be laid off..cause that's what it's really going to be like if those tax rates go through under your Messiah.

Monica   October 26th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

I went to the Obama rally last night in Albuqueruqe, NM. It was the most diverse crowd I have ever been in: Young, old, white, black, hispanic, aisan, etc. The crowd was peacecul and energized. There were 45,000 people there. Earlier in the day, McCain was in town and brought in a whopping crowd of 1,500 and then went southern NM to a crowd of 3,500.

Supporters of Obama know that we are on the right side (As do many Republicans) and we are on the verge of electing one of the greatest leaders of our time.

The Republican party is going down in flames before our very eyes. Farewell the the party of fear, smear, intolerance, racism, and division. Hello to an era of hope, unity and a common purpose.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Joseph in PA   October 26th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

When is CNN going to update their election map showing Montana, North Dakota and Georgia as a toss up? When are they going to move Colorado and Ohio into the Obama lean camp?

Ex-Republican For Obama   October 26th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Obama has shown the leadership to lead. McCain has shown the leadership to lose. Lost his dignity, lost his honor, and lost his mind. Sarah Palin, well, she looks nice in the clothes the tax payers bought her, but putting clothes on a pitbull doesn't make you an animal lover, it just means you like dogs!

Obama/Biden: Change for the better, honor for all, wisdom to lead.

Arden   October 26th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Nine more days but who's counting. Let's all take a half step back, take a deep breath and hold on. We knew that the McCain Campaign would be rotten to the end and we know that they are going to keep their words. But if Barack and Joe can deal with it so can we. Let's keep our dignity and self-respect and the best thing to do now is get out the vote and leave this in God's hands. (however, it may not hurt for Barack and Pres. Clinton to make a short stop into PA.)

concern   October 26th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Vote early!!! John Mccain is in this mess because he thought he could do what GWB did!! But he can't fool the people of the USA any more.

Well he can't fool 52% of the USA people anymore!!

Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian   October 26th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Winnie

You are oh sooooooooooo right!

Barack Supporters, pleeeeeeeeease DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING
FOR GRANTED. JUST IGNORE THE POLLS, AND GET YOUR
VOTE COUNTED!

Vote early, and remember, help in anyway you can to make sure
all your friends, and family GET OUT THE VOTE! YOU CANNOT
BECOME COMPLACENT, MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

Yes You Can, Yes You Can, Yes You Can!

Yes You Will, Yes You Will, Yes You Will!

SkyDog   October 26th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

HP said
"You can thank Biden shooting at the mouth for the turnaround. He's gona pop an annurism soon. He looks like a rabid dog. Biden was the wrong VP pick for Obama's inexperience…."

Um, did you even read the article? This "turnaround" that you are blaming Biden for is actually changing Georgia from what was clearly a red state to a possible battleground state! A lesson in reading comprehension may be in order for you (as well as spelling).

Darrell   October 26th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Here is some more stark news for McCain.He would know this if he vetted Palin. She ruined Wasilla and was not able to run this town without an adminastrator and left an incredible debt.She abused her power throughout her being Governor of Alaska, with troopergate and the Alaskan pipeline project.She takes credit for the Alaskan pipeline project but it started 30 years ago and the only thing she did was abuse power by having talks with companies when it was not allowed.This project will likely not happen for ten to fifteen years as she messed it up so bad.She and her husband have a long record of misconduct and her so called executive experience when looked into is very much dependant on others that she eventually stabbed in the back.She is a complete fraud when you know the facts.

hurriCAIN PALIN   October 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

nobama's goin to trip and fall right before the finish line which is nov.4, watch and see

Chris   October 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I have to agree with S. Smith
Bad timing on McCains behalf
and Ms. Palin is turning out to be
not so good of a choise for a running mate.

I don't agree alot with Obamas views but the economy is the strong point on this election. While keeping our country safe should be just as equal. Its really about the cabnet selected hopefully whoever gets elected will be able to take control of our economy while protecting us from any more terriost attacks. McCain is the leader that other countrys will respect and fear at the same time. Some other countrys might try to pull one over on us if Obama is elected.

PLEASE GO VOTE!

Jose Nsasi, ON   October 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Let vote for change. Polls are useless if we don't vote.

Hector   October 26th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I hope that Obama gets this election. To get other 4 years of Bush Politics, will be very bad for Us and the World. McCain is out of control, he is together with Ms palin a very bad ticket. This Lady gets annoyed with everything, if it is now, How it will be if they are elected? Two angry and grumpy personalities!

Joe Ohio   October 26th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

GO OBAMA OHIO FOR OBAMA

CAROLYN   October 26th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

in response to jimmy i have nothing bad to say about palin faith, but the bible teaches love, not going after another person as a pit bull because he made us in his image. scripture says judge not for ye shall be judged. i can only ask that you read psalms 27cpt the lord is my light and my salvation whom shall i fear. because mccain/palin has been working on folks fears, i thrust in good to battle for me and he will give america what it needs the blessings seen and unseen. obama/biden 08.

BJ Shanahan   October 26th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

A 150 thousand dollar attired so called "Hockey Mom" running the greatest nation on earth in these very perilous, dangerous times…are you kidding me? She is a heartbeat away from the presidency with a running mate in his 70's with a long history of cancer…..Palin is a symbol of all that is wrong with America….religion first and the hell with common sense…..Have we no shame? The world is watching, mouth agape, that the most powerful country on the planet would even consider putting a person of such low intellect on the ticket with the possibility of becoming president should McCain have a medical crisis……wake up America for Heaven's sake!!

Bizarro World   October 26th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

McCain has been quoted stating that Obama considered Ayers just a guy in the neighborhood. When in fact Obama did not use the word 'just".

How can allow these outrageous lies by McCain to stand?

:-)

mmd   October 26th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Look at the shots of mccain and palin, where are the mccain/palin signs. There are no indications of party unity. Are they each running against the other.

I think this alone adds to the rumors that there are problems in house. Also, I have noticed that the cameras stop showing the size of their crowds. No more braging about or disagreements over crowd size.
palin is political trash. The gop used mccain, who is losing his faculties.

Caroline from S Carolina   October 26th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Are McCain and Palin delusional? I can understand McCain having some mental lapses at his age, but does Palin really think that if she keeps repeating the same lies they will come true? Competitive on key states? Annoyed at Katie Couric for not asking her questions about the economy and national security? Did any of the people there not watch the interviews? Do they do the same thing as her and watched it with the volume off? Is this a lost Twilight Zone episode?

Let it go..........   October 26th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

I have never seen so much squabbling, mudslinging and corruption from a party like the Re'lics until now. If they can't hold their own party together, just HOW are they supposed to run the White House? Let it go Mccain. Your MAJOR mistake WAS agreeing (with the help of Limbaugh & Family) to allow Palin to get on a springboard to set herself up above you and run in 2012. DO YOU FEEL USED?

Stephen in Milwaukee   October 26th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

What's wrong with "Socialism". This fair city has had 3 socialist mayors in the last 100 years. It's a great town! Clean streets, great lake front parks. Hard working. The only problems we've had are when Republican administrations are in Washington. My only problem with Obama is he's not Socialist enough. We'll fix that in 4 years when the American Socialist party is ready to win the election. Then Obama..WATCH OUT!

julia/des moines ia   October 26th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

i'm really upset and disgusted with the mailings i've received from the RNC. even though i;m a democrat, i used to think mc cain was an honorable man. from the DNC i received a form to request an absentee ballot. the only political message was a request to vote for senator obama.

the 1st piece from the RNC i threw out. now i get one that talks about the ayers connection. on the front is sen. obama's picture with a quote "i don't regret setting bombs. i feel we didn't do enough" (NY Times 9/11/01) the ad's composition makes you think it is obama's quote. i highly doubt it!

the hatred for obama is so blatant i'm really worried that if mc cain wins the KKK's Grand LIZARD might be appointed to head the new Commitee for Non-WASP Control.

in the old days, politians at least gave the appearance of being honorable men. this whole campaign has forgotten to be decent and to focus on issues. how sad for America.

Didly D   October 26th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

The GOP needs to hire McKinsey or some top caliber consulting firm to figure how the hell they can do a total facelift of their outdated philosophies and intellectually bankrupt party. Quite simply, they are outdated and out of touch… a cold war party in a post cold war era.

The only possible way for them to steal the election (something they know a thing or 2 about), is for them stage another catastrophic national security crisis (and they also know a thing or 2 about that..!)

Lynda Ridgefield, CT.   October 26th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Being an animal lover, I am truly sorry that Palin will return to Alaska, and slaughter the moose, once again. I'm sure they have enjoyed their reprieve, but, all this will come to an end, and once again, she and Todd will kill lovely animals, ride their snow machines around the pristine areas, polluting them as they drive by, and pull off a gun shot wedding, for two teens, who will be missing some of the best times in their life, and we will forget who the heck she was.

VOTE 08…OBAMA / BIDEN for sanity, again

j   October 26th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

I hope this trend continues and more states turn in favor of Obama. I'd like to see Obama win big with more states going his way. Keep the good news coming.

Mel of Alexandria, Virginia   October 26th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

The hand is writing on the wall.

Obama/Biden 2008

Paying Attention   October 26th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Missouri can vote for Obama. Missouri can turn blue.

The American Dream: College affordabiltiy for our children, Healthcare for all Americans, Good wage to support our families.

Yes we can.

Vote for Obama. Vote for the American Dream.

America is wonderful. Vote for change.

Vote Obama.

amadou   October 26th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

go obama!!!!!!!!!!!'08

former dem for PALIN!   October 26th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

These polls are all wrong! EVERYONE I TALK TO IS VOTING FOR JOHN MCCAIN because of what Sarah Palin brings to the ticket. She is just so elegent and truly proud of America! She represents real American values . . . I just think a lot of people are afraid to say they are voting for McCain because it seems to be popular to say you are voting for Barack Hussain Obama.
She is the true Pit Bull hockey mom against socialist liberal ideas and she will be president one day! MARK MY WORD!

Critical Thinking   October 26th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Funny…McCain joked about Obama measuring for drapes for the white house, yet he just said in IA "when I am elected president". SO when you do that which you falsely accuse the other guy of doing, it's OK?

Just under 9 days before the end of blantant hypocrisy…

Observer   October 26th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

This is more evidence that the McCain campaign's negative attacks are not working. Obama, on the other hand, is offering hope for the future. People, by and large, do not want to be scared into voting for one candidate over another—they want to see how a candidate will work to make their lives better. Two different approaches, and we see which one is working.

gorsky   October 26th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Palin should be ashamed of herself, she needs to repent and behave like achristian. Achristian does not stir up so much gatered and strife. Why aren't her children in school. Palin has no values she should go homer and McCain has no experience i don't care how much he brags about experience. He chose PAiln what does that tell you.

AZBY   October 26th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

McCain will be a great looser ever in the history of predential election but a few radical religious groups will give him a little bit of comfortability due to his VP candidate.

Tom, KS   October 26th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Jimmy-
You really think Palin lives true to her christian values? I can think of at least 3 of the ten commandments she has broken repeatedly over the last month. Lying, Baring false witness and though shalt not use the lords name in vane. Not to mention the number of ethic violations she committed while serving as mayor and governor in Alaska.

Randy in PA   October 26th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Who in their right mind would really vote for a campaign that has no ideas, spouts hate, divisiveness and a VP who has no idea what her job requirements are. It amazes me how the polls could be close in some areas.

KLEE   October 26th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Go Georgia!! – from a retired lady across the border in SC!!

Hmmmm   October 26th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

I am tired of hearing people with one bad idea in their walnut-sized brains going on and on abut ACORN. There is a fundamental difference between voter registration fraud which ACORN identified itself as per Federal Law, and voter fraud, which occur if Mickey Mouse actually managed to present ID to a poll worker and cast a vote.

As for the dimwit who made the comment about this election being in the bag because ACORN was working for the Dems, I reply to him, how about Bush vs. Gore? How about that stacked Supreme Court who essentially appointed our disastrous 43rd President? Go stick your head in the sand.

It's Time   October 26th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

It's time to make a change WE are the people who can do it!

Obama/Biden!!!

Helena   October 26th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Anchorage Daily News, Alaska's largest newspaper endorsed Barack Obama for President today.

Ethan   October 26th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

C'mon Georgia! C'mon ATL! Hook it up. Yes We Can! Si Se Puede!

maurice   October 26th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Tell me this hasnt happened in part and if you say no then you need a history lesson. http://oldbluewebdesigns.com/USSA.htm And there is a poll that has them almost dead even and that poll was dead on the last election.

Wendy   October 26th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

We got McCain right where we want him.

HP   October 26th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

The average of three surveys shows Sen. John McCain leading Sen. Obama by 6 points, 50 percent to 44 percent.
You can thank Biden shooting at the mouth for the turnaround. He's gona pop an annurism soon. He looks like a rabid dog. Biden was the wrong VP pick for Obama's inexperience….

OBAMAMANIACS is not over just yet…….

Shauna in Missouri   October 26th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I'm glad to see that Obama is competitive in GA, but I think he needs to come here to Missouri one more time, to seal the deal here..

Callie   October 26th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

cj
Oklahoma
While I agree with this story and do believe that McCain will lose I feel sorry for him. He is so sure that the American people will give him what he believes he has earned he doesn't see any thing else. He doesn't see or understand that his VP choose was a dumb move, he only see a young good looking women who thinks he is great. She doesn't, but then he divorced his first wife so he could get a younger, richer wife he can't understand that Palin was just playing him for what she wants. I am sure if she told the truth so believes that he won't make it through 4 years so she would be pres. I truly feel sorry for McCain because as most of us can see he will be remember for how dumb he looks this time, not what he did in the past. To bad so sad

NO PALIN   October 26th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I'm afraid that there is this unpolled hidden majority that will vote for McCain and swing all these battleground states and even states that are "leaning" or "solidly" for Obama will go to McCain. I fear that we will see a Nov. 4 McCain landslide.

Frank G   October 26th, 2008 2:27 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".

Yes!!!!   October 26th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

This is great news. I know that I have already voted and I am exicted to see the results of the early voting turnout. I live in Texas and I wish we can turn this into a blue state! I cannot believe that the woman that lied about being attacked is now considered sick, this is a disgrace. I know that she is a college student and had enough insight to go to another state and volunteer for this campaign. She devised the horrible lie, got caught, now she is crazy? McCain and Palin called her personally before anything was confirmed. That is scary!
Please, everyone go out and vote! We are ready for intelligent leadership once again! I am ready for a man of solid morals to lead us. I am ready for a change! Obama!!!!!!!!

Tired of fraud   October 26th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

I am tired of CNN hogging all the updates. I feel they are misleading the public in all thier news reporting and I for one will never trust anything they report on again. They never tell the story like it really is. I used to wath CNN Nes and trusted them to report that news awe need to hear without bias and blame. Now all we hear appear to me to be misleading. How does one know if they are telling the truth? How can we tell they will report the news correctly in the future. I have turned to Fox News for truthful news reporting. They report the news as it really is. Too bad. Perhaps all this will lead to CNN failing by the wayside and be a very poorly watched channel.
Previous Cnn supporter.

linda from South Dakota   October 26th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

i agree ,, mccain is truley in denail,, but hen he always was,, with his remarks and slams,, im surprized anyone is voting for him,, is this the kind of president you want,, one that lies??? and does this to get what he wants??? just because he was in the service, DOES NOT make him qualified more than obama,, if you have done your research on mccain=military,, you will find out what kind of manhe was and what the truth is about his teatment as a pow,,, he has lied and decieted us all,,, there used to be some tapes on here on" what mccain doesnt want you to know,,",, i copied them to save em and poofff wouldnt you know the next day they were erased from the net,,,, strange how mccain says he tells all but then when theres something online about his past,, its poofs,,,,,,, i do not want nor do we need a president like this,, obama/biden.08 and beyond,,<<< the only true pair to vote for ,, change we need,,,

Rj   October 26th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Democrats, now is the time for us to throw everything we have into the election! We cannot afford to relax! We need a landslide to take away the chance of a stolen election. CHARGE!!!!!!!

paulaa   October 26th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

The Palin/McCain ticket makes me so appreciative of the mute button on my remote control. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the inventor of the mute button…..couldn't make it through this election without it.

Send the Diva back to Alaska and retire McCain. The best of luck to the Repubican party for a speedy recovery from this fiasco of a ticket from a former Republican, now Democrat.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Lawrence   October 26th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

The fact that they are this close is obsurd!!!! Wake up people! This is the same McCain that (like Bush) didn't even acknowledge a financial problem until it was a grim crisis! That affects every single american! This is the same McCain that said "Palin is doing a great job" and we all see she is in over her head….. hmm sounds like the old Bush endorsement of the FEMA head as we watched people wade through the alligator filled waters, by the way, while Bush and McCain celebrated on the tarmac in Arizona!!

Costly radical ties   October 26th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

I have heard some complain that journalism is dead.
Not to worry. Palin's wardrobe is being thoroughly vetted.

:-)

Jason   October 26th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I too think that Obama can turn Georgia…lets only hope

SSmith   October 26th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

It does appear to be ending badly for McCain. It's unfortunate that he has to pay for all of Bush's sins, while W will be able to get off Scot-free, but the recklessness of the last 8 years was bound to come home to roost at some point. McCain's biggest problem is his timing. Well, that and his choice of running mates. His fate was sealed the day he chose Palin, which might have been novel in 2000 but speaks volumes about the man's judgment today.

Don't Believe the Hype!!   October 26th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Please VOTE! It's not over until Nov 5th!

Obama/Biden

Jose Nsasi, ON   October 26th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Is not over for McSame. Go to vote and make sure that your vote count then CHANCE WE NEED can come for USA.

Change We Can Make Believe In   October 26th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Why is it offensive to investigate a presidential candidate's background, ideology, and agenda?

Shouldn't it be offensive in a democracy not to?

Curtis - Marietta, GA   October 26th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Glad to see our work in GA is working. :) Don't worry all, me and my other fellow supporters are working hard here. GA will be Blue!

Mike   October 26th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

If you use the new Election Tracker map and then go to the CNN electoral map calculator, move NV, CO, FL and OH to blue and even though ND is now a swing state (should be neutral) it has the Democratic Nominee Barack Obama now at 338 versus McCain's 174 with MO and NC (26 electoral votes) still up for grabs.
Go Blue, Go Obama.

CAROLYN   October 26th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

please blogers get out and vote take a friend a nieghbor, or a older person in that may need help standing in those long lines. please go to the polls and take a good book, water but please stay and let your vote be counted so that we the people will have spoken.

Greg   October 26th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I'm beginning to think Palin is a habitual liar.

Please Go Vote!!   October 26th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

This is not over until November 5th! Please remember to VOTE on Nov 4th!!

Go Obama/Biden!!

dan   October 26th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

HILLARY 2012 !!!!!!!

Paul DObro   October 26th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

WHat is funny is most of the editorials backing Obama (whic he is winning over 3-1 and subscription rats of 4-1) all say basically the same thing:

This is not th eJohn McCain of 9 months ago and Sarah Palin pick is the worst ever and places our nation in dander.

That is why the polls continue to shift.

But the final poll is taken Nov. 4th. I will be so proud if our nation wakes up and gets 80%. This prevents previous cases were elections have been stolen by special interest groups when you have 50% turn out.

VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE

Did I mention you should vote?

TT   October 26th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Polls tell us how people with land-lines intend to vote.

They don't tell us how many of those votes will be correctly counted.

Don't pop any corks, 'til all the votes are counted.

Winnie Hussein.... in Montana   October 26th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Every time I see one of these reports about Obama being ahead in the polls, I feel compelled to remind Obama supporters that they must vote! It is nice that they will blog and talk and express support for the Obama/Biden campaign, but they must vote. I am afraid that, if the race is too close, the republicans will find some legal challenge to the will of the American people.

I have just recently watched several videos from Palin rallies in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The behavior of the Palin supporters sickened me. I truly question whether these people, as uneducated and racist as they are, should even be allowed to vote. Maybe there should be a "citizenship test", like a drivers' test. Just kidding, I know that is not democratic, but their behavior and comments were reprehensible and disturbing. They should watch and listen to themselves on video and maybe they would feel ashamed. Doubtful, but I can wish.

Uncle Sam   October 26th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Why concern yourself with manufactured political distractions like Obama's honesty and judgment when there are real issues to be addressed like Palin's wardrobe?

:-)

bk   October 26th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

What do you expect when you have Acorn cheating for you?

GoBama!   October 26th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Goodbye, John.

Frank Thomas   October 26th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

The woman who falsely claimed attack by an Obama supporter – $50,000 bail for a misdemeanor charge?

There's something the cops know/suspect that we haven't been told.

jimmy   October 26th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Governor Palin lives her Christian Values and so should we.
We shall not return evil for evil.,Never seek retaliation or revenge.
Pray for those who persecute you or do you harm.
The Election of our nest Prseident is in GOD's Hands. HE raises up nations , rulers and kings and pute them down.
The Most High and Eternal One Sits on His Throne and is in total control. Nothing is too small or too big that HE will overlook it.
TRUST therefore in THE LORD.
Today is The LORD's Day . This is my witness to us bloggers.

JK   October 26th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Hooray…!!!

America is waking up and going for a real change…

Go Obama…!!!

No way, no how, no McCain-Palin

ohio voter   October 26th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Did McCain have a mental meltdown on Meet the Press This morning… This is getting so sad

debbie   October 26th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Oh Oh. Time for the GOP to start its voter intimidation / suppression program.

Soba, Clifton, NJ   October 26th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

New RNC ad focuses on the choppy seas ahead for the nation….
The RNC is so foolish…They dont even realize that those Obama Waves are about to sink the McCain ship because of the erratic maneuvers he made.

KLEE   October 26th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

It seems to me, and i might be wrong, why is everything against the Republicans in this campaign a media conspiracy or if that fails push a panic buttom "Socialism", "Taxes", "Plumbers (oops I'm not talking Nixon here), "Terrorist Pals", "Media is Picking on me"!, – Please lets get this down to who is the better messenger – and has "A PLAN" and the "ABILITY" to work with a wide variety of the "World Players" that must be dealt with intelligently in an increasingly unstable world economy – My gut feeling is OBAMA/BIDEN this time around – no more card tricks please.

Too Late To Be Positive with Credibility?   October 26th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

With 9 days left, John McCain and Sarah Palin still have not demonstrated that they are ready to be the winning team.

McCain continues to try to tell us why not to vote for Obama and Palin continues her shrill, deliberately misleading lies and half-truths about Barack. THAT's not going to make us vote for fhe McCain-Palin ticket.

Look for McCain to shift to a more positive message in the last days. Unfortunately, I don't know how any of us could take him seriously at this point. He will shift for all the wrongs reasons … namely he is behind, has tried everything else, and is willing to have one more "roll of the dice" to try to win this election for himself.

Mia   October 26th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I guess it takes a bit of coaxing to get someone's vote when they are undecided. I was one of those, until I got tons of robocalls from McCain's volunteers and hoards of emails attacking Obama. You stooped to a new low McCain, with my email saying voting for Obama was like voting for Castro. I have no love or respect for Castro, but you decided me for good. I am voting for a decent Christian man. Barack Obama, you have my vote! We NEED your kind of change!

Donna--FL.   October 26th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Yipee! GO OBAMA!

Billy Jo, Auburn   October 26th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Can't be havin' no boy Pres.

republicans hate america   October 26th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

People just make sure you vote on the 4th and ensure you send McPhony and his crazy Christian sidekick packing

TRBoston   October 26th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

What on earth is John McCain doing in Iowa today?

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 26th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

HOORAY….. The end of the Bush Era….

Now Palin can go back to the tundra and stop lying at every rally… what a nasty airhead she is.

turning IN blue from Chicago   October 26th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Don't forget that they are tied 45-45 in Montana and Obama is leading him 45-43 in… North Dakota.

Obama and Dean said they were gonna change the Electoral Map and it looks as if they will.

OBAMA-BIDEN 08
FOR THE CHANGE WE NEED

Bruce   October 26th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

This is optimistic, but the Obama campaign should not be complacent. The race is not over until Nov. 5. We need to get out ASAP and Vote!!!!

Obama/Biden '08

cherry strawberry   October 26th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I truly think that Obama may win Georgia by a slim margin. There is aa Huge African American and college population that the polls arent taken in account.

Kris K in RM,CA   October 26th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

McCain appears to be in denial about his campaign, the state of the nation and his running mate Palin.
His appearance on Meet the Press today was pitiful and sad. Palin is scaring me with her views and plans and it is clear she is throing McCain under the bus.
Queestion: Has she started wearing her own clothes yet? How is blaming everyone else for her performance,views and comments going?

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