October 27, 2008
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Obama campaigned in Colorado Sunday. (Getty Images.)

(CNN) — Barack Obama is hanging onto leads in several battleground states as well as a handful of traditionally red states won by President Bush in 2004, CNN's average of several recent state polls shows.

According to a string of new polls of polls from CNN, Obama holds narrow leads in Ohio, Missouri, Florida, Nevada, and Virginia. John McCain meanwhile is hanging onto his lead in Indiana and West Virginia. CNN's polls of polls are statistical averages of several recent surveys from each state. They do not carry margins of error.

CNN Election Center: Check out the latest state polls

In Ohio, the state no Republican has won the White House without, Obama is holding a 4 point lead, 50 percent to 46 percent. That's one point narrower than a CNN Ohio polls of polls last week.

In Missouri, the state that voted for President Bush twice, Obama holds a 1 point lead over McCain. A CNN average of recent polls last week showed the race tied in Missouri.

Obama is holding onto a 2 point lead in Florida meanwhile, 48 percent to 46 percent. That's one point narrower than the race was last week at this time.

In Nevada, Obama has a 4 point lead, 49 to 45 percent — a lead that hasn't changed over the last week.

In Virginia, a state that hasn't voted Democratic in over 4 decades, but one that has been increasingly trending Democratic, Obama holds a 5 point lead, 50 to 45 percent. That's 3 points narrower than Obama's lead there last week, according to a CNN poll of polls then.

McCain meanwhile has a 1 point lead in Indiana, 47 to 45 percent, another state that hasn't voted Democratic since the 1960's but one that the Obama campaign has heavily targeted.

McCain also has an 8 point lead in West Virginia, 50 to 42 percent, a lead that is 6 points higher than it was this time last week.

That latest round of poll results shows McCain faces an uphill climb in the final week of his presidential campaign.

“The Republicans haven’t lost Virginia in 44 years. They absolutely need Florida to reach 270 electoral votes on Election Night. They’ve never won the White House without carrying Ohio. And the last time Missouri backed a losing candidate was in 1956," noted CNN Senior Political Researcher Alan Silverleib. "McCain is now trailing – albeit narrowly – in all four of these states. He needs a dramatic turnaround this week to have a serious shot at winning on November 4.”

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Dionne   October 27th, 2008 10:52 am ET

ALL OBAMA SUPPORTERS…PLEASE GO VOTE AND GET OTHERS TO VOTE AS WELL. DON'T BE FOOLED BY THESE REPUBS AND THEIR EVIL WAYS!!!!

Hillary is the BIG LOSER here   October 27th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Demeaned and debased by Obama, Hillary is just going through the motions and praying for Obama's failure over the next four years. And of course as Obama begins to falter and cannot overcome the Depression,
Hillary and Bill will quickly jump on him. Can't wait to see this.

reggie   October 27th, 2008 10:51 am ET

CNN. There you go again… Making your headlines tilt in the dems favor ALWAYS. when, in fact, all the recent polls show a tightening and uptick for McCain and downturn for Obama. Please, at least, try and be accurate and truthful.

S. Boatman   October 27th, 2008 10:51 am ET

My Vote Goes To Obama! Mccain Does Not Have A Plan For This Country, He Only Has A Plan To Talk About What He Thinks Is Wrong With Obamas Plan! I Will Do What Is Best For My Country And Vote For Obama!

Davivd Dee   October 27th, 2008 10:51 am ET

I am voting for Obama, its the least I can do to stop the madness of the last 8 years. I do have one suggestion, stop another madness by banning ALL campaign advertising 48 hrs before election day, this will give the electorate time to digest everything that has been thrown at them and allow for a more accurate decision on who and what to vote for.

Tom R   October 27th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Within two years of his election to office, and with the support of a democratic Congress, Obama will re-institute the fairness doctrine and run Fox news out of business by demanding rebuttal time for nearly anything it reports, while leaving the liberal MSM alone. His administration will also not grant conservative media access of any kind.

By then, with the economy in shambles, he and the democratic party will announce that the "failed republican policies of the last 8 years (never mind that democrats controlled the house and senate for the last two), have made it impossible to govern the country in the short term, so we are suspending presidential elections until such time as the country is stabilized."

Wealth redistribution has been tried often in South America, yet, somehow, the barrios remain.

Lynne - Seattle   October 27th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Polls are good, but they are not a guarantee! Get out an vote!!!

mtrought   October 27th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Remember to check your vote when using those evoting machines a lot of them were made by Republican businessmen. See what happening already in some swing states

John   October 27th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Nice phrasing CNN. "Polls show troubling signs" = Latest polls show McCain gaining ground. Not a single poll you just mentioned had McCain losing ground. Who edits this crap you write?

AJ   October 27th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Both McCain and Obama are poor choices to lead our nation. The Republicans gave us an old pol who goes whichever the way the political wind is blowing; the democrats have given us an extreme narcissist with a messianic complex who has really no record on which to make a determination about whether he is qualified to lead our nation in these difficult times. Now is the time for serious people to answer serious questions, I don’t think either man is capable of doing so. Will we ever have the honor to cast a vote for someone for whom the best interest of the nation is paramount? Self aggrandizement is not a good reason to run for President.

jackmack   October 27th, 2008 10:50 am ET

nothing cracks me up in here more than the republican shills that come onto these boards and say stuff like "This former democrat for mccain"

YEAH, RIGHT!!!

try this… Obama by a landslide

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!!

Obama/Biden 08 ALL THE WAY

Proud to be American   October 27th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Americans are too smart to let the Repugs get over on us again….. we will vote – the Repugs have taken our tax dollars, home, & have our solders fighting a futile war…… all they while getting richer while we suffer daily…. this has to stop immediately!

Ohio RN for OBAMA   October 27th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Wow… the idiocy of these posts is astonishing.

I am waiting for McCain/Palin, or any of their supporters, to tell me why we should vote FOR McCain. All I hear are internet rumors and smears against Obama, and as for McCain, all he has left is to grossly mischaracterize Obama's plan in a desperate attempt to fear people into voting against Obama. Again, nothing about why we should vote for him. In one breath, he says Obama is socialist, and in the next, he says we should buy up bad mortgages to save the economy. In one breath he says he will reach across the aisle, and in the next he slams the democrats and embraces the extreme right of the republican party. It's a shame…I don't think McCain is a bad guy, he has just sold out to the conservatives. If he were truly a Maverick, he would ditch the wingnuts running his campaign and move back toward the middle for the sake of true progress for our country.

GO VOTE!!! NO EXCUSES!!!

Happy in Arizona   October 27th, 2008 10:49 am ET

How anyone could vote for the Palin/McCain ticket is beyond me. He has led the most negative campaign in history and Palin is the most stupid VP pick ever. She even beats Quayle. I am sick of the two of them. Being a Republican all my life and we come up with these two idiots. It's the first time I voted Demcratic. If McCain would get in, we are all doomed. He is head of he PNAC and would start wars all over the place. NO MCCAIN/PALIN. REPUBLICANS WAKE UP.

jaye   October 27th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Senator Obama has my full support and my vote!
I will campaign for him all week to get out the vote.
God Bless the USA!

learn   October 27th, 2008 10:49 am ET

From Audacity of Hope:
"I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."

From Dreams of My Father:
"I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites."

Obama is not a socialist   October 27th, 2008 10:49 am ET

For all who think Obama is a "socialist":

The FINANCIAL TIMES endorsed Barack Obama for President.

Jay N.H.   October 27th, 2008 10:48 am ET

worriedmom,

McCain wants to cut defense spending as well, in fact he wants a spending freeze, except for the tax cuts for big corporations and CEOs.Change is coming.

undecided   October 27th, 2008 10:48 am ET

VOTER FRAUD by ACORN is really going to cause some headaches in this election. With over 200,000 questionable votes in Ohio alone. If Obama doesn't win Ohio by at least 400,000 votes then the people of Ohio should be screaming VOTER FRAUD, and DEMAND an investigation.

The question is; Will the Buckeye state be forever remembered as the ACORN state?

Rick   October 27th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Vote for a man who dedicated his life to America, vote for a true American Hero, a man you can count on when things get tough, vote for John McCain. Vote for a woman who has withstood unfair bashing by the press, sexism everywhere, and still stands her ground. Vote to end woman discrimination, sexism, Vote for Sarah Palin.

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   October 27th, 2008 10:48 am ET

If McCain DOES miraculously achieve the turnabout he hopes for and does it through fear, lies, and deceitful distractions like the Joe the phony Plumber, it will be a shameful mockery and perversion of democracy!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 AND '12!!!!

adam   October 27th, 2008 10:48 am ET

polls dont mean a thing ill be happy on nov 5 and see o win.

Old White Man in Colorado   October 27th, 2008 10:48 am ET

You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows… and it's blowing the repubs out of DC. You must VOTE! Do not let them steal this election too! This Old White Guy is voting OBAMA.

Praetorian   October 27th, 2008 10:48 am ET

I can't believe I'm still reading the "socialist bit"!!!!
For those who can't read the polls–there is a social revolution building. Wage earners share of the enormous profits which have been made by U.S. businesses has been in decline for over 20 years. Jobs which could have been salvaged with some force from Washingon–have been sold out wholesale to cheap foreign labor markets while two Presidents simply looked the other way.

Wages and quality of life are in decline–and Americans are voting for their own economic survival in this election.

We pray Obama will do what he says–and regain control of trade agreements with all foreign powers–ensure they are in the best interests of American business AND American workers.

J P from MD   October 27th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Forget the polls.
Dont be stupid. Vote early.
Dont be stupid. Vote early.
The early vote gets the election.
Obama/08

jn   October 27th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Gary,
your stupid..how bout that one..i think you need to move out of the US…If you think life will be so bad with an Obama presidency, then I think you should leave the country!!!! One less bad apple in the US would be good for it! By the way, it's be able..not beable…learn english!!!

Veteran for OB   October 27th, 2008 10:47 am ET

BigBear: Go back to school. It takes 1.1 million people with $125 each to reach 150 million (a little less than the population of the city of Dallas, Texas–not including the suburbs). I suppose that he received contributions from more than 1.1 million last month. It is not impossibe at all.

As for background: Keating & Alaska Independence Party?

Quit grasping at straws. McCain can't even run his campaign, and yet you folks think that he would run the country better. Give me a break.

Barbara Caniff   October 27th, 2008 10:47 am ET

McCain needs to be in a rest home and Palin needs to be home with her children.

Kevin   October 27th, 2008 10:47 am ET

For those of you who think Obama is a socialist, how is unbridled capitalism working for you? Are your 401(k)'s still raking in the dough? Man, its too bad we didn't listen to W. and put our Social Security into the stock market. Oh, and by the way, we just instituted a $700 Billion bailout of key banks, a plan that McCain had to "suspend his campaign" to champion.

But enough about my views, GET OUT and VOTE!

PA Voter   October 27th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Republicans are up to their dirty tricks. But, Obama has bought this election. It hasn't been with people's contributions, by those making less than $40,000/year. What experience does he have dealing with Putin's nuclear arms ambition? Will Obama, really, bring the troops home, or will he come up with a story to keep them there? Obama's running mate has said it that he lacks experience.

OFFWALLST   October 27th, 2008 10:46 am ET

THE OCTOBER BOMBSHELL HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CHECK DRUDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tommy   October 27th, 2008 10:46 am ET

The End of America by Obama: You need to realize that the end of America has happened with Bush. He has destroyed America as we know it! Anyone believing that McCain will offer anything else other than what we have had for the last 8 years is living in serious denial. McCain will continue the destruction, even more severely, that Bush started 8 years ago!

Julie - Portsmouth, Va   October 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Let the McCain/Palin ticket keeping on talking. That is all that they have left. They are like scrambled eggs in a frying pan. All over the place. And by the way, to the McCain/Palin supports, we are NOT anti-American or unpatriotic. We are smart!

Geo Joe in ABQ   October 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

In these uncertain times people want a stable and strong leader. Only Barack Obama has displayed those traits in this contest.

Obama has laid out a detailed economic policy and the brilliant conduct of his campaign shows he and his team are capable of executing this policy. Johnnie McCain blew through $26 million before the primaries and didn't even know where it all went. That's why he had to nearly shut down his campaign last August. This shows that even if Johnnie had a coherent economic policy he wouldn't be able to pull it off.

Obama has been steady at the helm while Johnnie has been all over the place.

Asheville, NC   October 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

It is so strange that people get so upset about Obama "spreading the wealth". He wants to give a tax break to those of us who have a TAXABLE income of less than a quarter of a million dollars, and so many people are upset. What about multi billion dollar corporations that currently pay NO TAXES? I think they can stand to pay a small percent for once! John McCain is laughable when he claims he is a friend to the taxpayer. Aside from being a Keating 5 senator he was a champion of deregulation for years. Now even Greenspan acknowledges that was a huge mistake. Unfortunately you will see two Americas here. One that can take the time to read the facts and one that listens to lies and spin from a campaign so desperate to win they don't even know what their policies will be. You can't attack the economy with slurs if you win the white house. Yell all you want, it's not going to help you there.

Sue   October 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

No Obama. No, not now, not ever!!!

If this idiot is elected, I won't even listen to his voice on TV. He is a disgusting liberal liar.

Dr. Sam   October 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

McCAIN’S LAST DESPERATE PLEA

JOHN McCAIN THINKS THAT THE ONLY REASON WE SHOULD VOTE FOR HIM is fear of one party rule. We should forget in this stroke of fear-mongering, his ineptitude, temperament, anger, incompetence, wrong ideas for the time, bellicose attitude, Palin's unfitness to be President should anything happen to him, his mostly upper-crust concern for the rich, his strong alliance for the Bush policies that brought us into this economic mess, and more! He is dreaming in technicolor! What Democrats need is a strong mandate that will break the gridlock in Washington. Then they can implement a true agenda for change. Then as well, under a possible Obama Presidency, the United States can begin to rebuild its sullied image abroad under Bush. Say no to McCain!

V.K   October 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Cannot imagine how people can choose McCain…He seems to share common philosphy with Bush. Always ready to "fight" than to build. Are voters so dumb that they choose unemployment and poor economic future over new change?. More tax relief to rich seem to be republicans way of building the economy – that has rewarded wall street destroying pension wealth for retirees..

With republicans we will be locked in a 100 year war in Iraq wasting our present (we have lost 8 years of that already),our future, our children's future apart from losing trillions of dollars…

Republican Supporters in the Dark   October 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Observation: Most of the ranting Republicans on this thread are SO IGNORANT and CANNOT SPELL PROPERLY..yeeech. See, that is why you all need an Obama administration – EDUCATION. That's the problem with most republican supporters: ignorance/backwardness, bigotry, hatred, racism etc. etc. You all need to be enlightened. Another sad thing is that most of you call yourselves Christians. REALLY… You think you are Christ-like. I dont think so, and most people dont either. YOU ARE GOING TO LOSE THE ELECTIONS, MY REPUBLICAN FRIENDS, so get used to it.

Team America   October 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

MG-

Don't "act" all smart and say you can give 50 different examples of why you're voting for Obama without bringing up McCain's name, and then not list anything. Lame argument dude. Wanna know why I'm voting for McCain? Simple answer…experience level. I'm in my 4th year with a company that employs 50K people, does that qualify me to be the next CEO? Do I have all the experience in ALL facets of my company in my 4th year? Can you honestly say that Obama has the same experience level as McCain? Foreign policy? National security matters? Domestic matters? You and the other liberal Dems may not like McCain or Palin, maybe some do, no one with a working brain can ever argue who has the experience level for the very top job in this country. Taxes, economy, healthcare, the wars….all that aside, the only people in this election qualified to be POTUS are John McCain and Joe Biden. The only problem for the Dems is Biden isn't on the top of your ticket. EXPERIENCE MATTERS! John McCain for President.

Annie, Atlanta   October 27th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Pat – do you really believe that Michelle and Barack Obama want nothing more for this country than black supremacy? It's sad that there are still people like you out there who will hold us back because of these beliefs.

Joy   October 27th, 2008 10:44 am ET

I live in Michigan which is in the worst shape financially of any state. We never came out of the previous downturn. McCain decided 3 or more weeks ago to not campaign actively in this state anymore. Now, I can understand that he had X amount of resources and needed to decide where to spend them, but Michigan turned solidly blue after he did that. It's almost like he told the residents of the Great Lakes state I've got more important things to do.

The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection   October 27th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Barack …

Run through the tape like Michael Johnson in the 200 meters in the Atlanta Olympics !! Not like Usain Bolt in the 100 meters in the Bejing Olympics !

OBLITERATE McCain & Palin …. softly.

Juvencio Lombrano   October 27th, 2008 10:44 am ET

I disagree with John McCain's statement that the Obama "Health Plan", which is also Hilary Clinton's health plan, that will give every American the same health coverage that members of congress has is not good for America, or American small business. Well, I work for the U S Postal service and I do have the same health plan that covers the members of congress!! It is called the FEHB – Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan. I pay $42.00 a month for health coverage and $10.00 a month for dental coverage. That is a total of $52.00 dollars a month for health and dental coverage!!!!!!! Of course my employer, does subsidise my insurance, but the way I look at it, "if I'm going to pay taxes – at least I have something to show for it. Like health coverage, good roads, good schools and law enforcement." Also, by the way having had a couple of "small businesses" myself there is a couple of things that can be "written off" on your taxes such as having to pay for health coverage for your employees. Just get yourself a good accountant who knows the tax laws. Mc Cain is just not realizing the reality of what is going on with the average "Joe" on the street. Taxes or not, the country has to get out of this mess that the financial industries and not to mention the borrowers created. I think that Obama is the man to do it.

Tim   October 27th, 2008 10:44 am ET

CNN = One sided news! Look who has all their adds on CNN home page.

Kelley   October 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

We the good people of this great nation want Obama in the White house for a better world to live in.Get the vote out.

Obama 08′

Steve K.   October 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Economies do well in war years. McCain and Palin are much more likely to initiate a war or two, less likely to get sidetracked by negotiations, and will extend the wars we are in. Therefore if you want the economy to improve, you must vote for M&P. And if you're out of a job, join the Army, it needs you.

Mike in Columbus   October 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Forget McCain… Palin/Joe the Plumber 2012!

Stefanie   October 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

GARY HUSH!!! YOUR CAPS LOCK IS ON, BTW!!!

I see you've bought the Bush "kept us safe" for years, bit…I know I feel warm and fuzzy inside and thank Bush everytime I have to take my shoes off in an airport…

Thanks Gary and Bush!

:thumbs down:

What a scaredy cat. Bush hasn't done anything but count his money in the White House. Painfully, after eight years of counting…he is still only on 50. No more C students and underachievers!!

Women Disgust Me   October 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Women have now rejected 3 different women for National office. They are from different parties and have vastly different political views, So it has nothing to do with politics. The three are Geraldine Ferraro, Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. Why?

Obviously women understand themselves and their emotions; and knowing exactly who and what they are, they are terrified to put someone like themselves in the White House. It's sad.

Cindy Carlyle–New York

bob   October 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Hey, "conservative"! You think oceanfront property in Oklahoma is an absurd concept? Wait a few years. As for "End of America by Obama", where have you been the last eight years? You've already lost some of your freedoms–except the freedom to be an idiot apparently. Now the disenfranchisement of voters starts anew as your party tries to steal another election.

John from White Plains, NY   October 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Obama/ Biden !!! A breath of fresh air!!

Wish it were Hillary instead, but I have hope, because change is on the way!!!

randy   October 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

it will be a good day in america vote barack obama on november 4

TM in Colorado   October 27th, 2008 10:42 am ET

To all the Obama supporters – Don't get cocky. Keep working your butts off to get him into office. The Republicans will lie, cheat and steal to get into the White House. Don't forget what happened to Gore in 2000…………………………..Those who support McCain – get him and his VP pick to start talking about issues instead of spending their time spewing lies, breeding hate and flying by the seat of their pants. You never know, he may be able to save himself in a week's time. First thing he'd have to do is dump Sarah……….That women is absolutely terrifying………………….

francine   October 27th, 2008 10:42 am ET

I am not happy with either candidate this year, nor do I trust who will deliver on campaign promises. Therefore, I will cast my vote for the man who was tortured and willing to die for this country and my freedom. Of the two, he has earned my vote the Oval Office.

worriedmom   October 27th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Amazing CNN isn't showing the audio of Spread the Wealth your wonderful Obama is speaking about! Drudgereport.com has it ! Also amazing Barney Frank wants to cut 25 percent from our defense!! Guess the international crisis that Biden is predicting will be true because we won't have the capability to protect ourselves. McCain may not win but I will know at least in my conscious that I tried to get him into the office. so when things go very bad for all of us and you realize that you were used by Obama, then at least I can say proudly "Told you so"
Instead of relying on Obama and the govt to get us out of this mess, why don't we turn to the Almighty God. He has more power and the power of prayer is a wonderful thing! And for those of you that will knock me down on this statement, I will pray for your lost soul

josephine   October 27th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Please vote Mccain/Palin. The country can't stand another 8 years of Bush's failed policies. Can we count on you?

Paint VA Blue!   October 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Jean – NY October 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

CNN is continuing it disengenuous tactics here – the headline uses the terms new polls show bad sign for McCain in the hopes of empopwering Obamaites and disheartening McCain supporters. Unfortunatley for CNN if you read the numbers the polls are actually closing – albeit only a little thus far but they are getting narrower and when you have polls with 2- 3 points separating the candidates and they narrow even more I would not necessarily characterize that as bad news for the one trailing. There are still 8 days left and I have faith in the American people that they will vote McCain/Palin – especially once this Florida story gets around a bit more and begins to factor in. My goodness a few hard questions that Biden doesn't like and the Obama camp cuts off the station totally – makes one wonder how they will handle the tough questions if he's president, especially about this "genereated crisis" that Biden guarantees. Controlling the press is not what made America great.

** Unfortunately we know how John McCain and Sarah Palin will respond.. with war and terror for other country… like that bridge to NOWHERE.. thanks but NO THANKS!

Will the Real Maverick Please Stand Up?   October 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

My friends, the sad thing is that people are still considering voting for the evil and vile McCain/Palin. My friends, how can anyone vote for the slime that they spew forth? My friends, all they offer is four more years of abject failure on top of dividing the citizens of this nation.

They speak with forked tongues and have sold their souls, dignity, conscience, and honor to lie, divide, distort and cheat their way to the White House.

My Friends, a vote for McCain/Palin is to continue America's rapid fall from the world stage and into an dark abyss it will likely never recover from.

McCain, you are a shell of the man you were in 2000…a husk of anger and bitterness.

john   October 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I am amazed at how confident and hostile democrats are during this election. The media and Hollywood have been influencing one candidate for months now and it sickens me that people are following suite like lambs to slaughter. America needs to wake up and look at the issues and not what the bias rags like this web site or CBS, NBC and ABC tell you. Obama's message is filled with hopes and dreams, but no substance or facts. Instead of believing everything you hear, read up on the candidates. The McCain ticket is our best hope to get threw these troubling times.

Charles L. Shaw, Liverpool, NY   October 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

The only person worth my vote is the person who will reduce Big(brother)Government spending. And neither Obama or McCain are committed to do this.
The only person is committed to reduce spending, thus reduce taxes, that is Bob Barr of the Libertarian party.
Smaller government lower taxes, a responsible government for a responsible citizen.
Lets return to a free country again….Are we not adults, than why do I need my Government to make my bed everyday?

Josh in Virginia   October 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

McCain just telling lies this morning in his economy speech.Obama did not in fact vote to increase taxes on "families" making as little as $42,000 per year.Fact check this ppl it's a lie McCain keep saying .. Everything out of his mouth this last few weeks are lies..

Sue in MI   October 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

As this election enters the final week, I am noticing more and more hatred from the Republicans (expect more cries of "communist" at Palin's rallies) and I am amazed at the respectful tone of the Democratic candidate. I believe that is why he is ahead…he has maintained this calm demeanor, doesn't get angry, and always states his plans. To those of you who think he doesn't have any, think again, or better yet, actually listen to the man. The "flipflops" I keep seeing mentioned are changes, yes, but a good leader must adapt to changing circumstances and events, unlike the current Decider, who makes up his mind in a flash and refuses to hear any other ideas (kind of the way Palin governs too, if you'd do some research.)
Bush has kept us safe? Ya think? If by safe you mean we haven't been attacked at home, true, but I hardly think sending trillions of unaccounted for dollars to Iraq, thus bankrupting our country, is keeping us safe. I hardly feel safe knowing that my phone and email can be listened to and monitored without pretext, and without a court's OK. I hardly feel safe when Bush and Cheney have allowed torture on people who may very well be innocent, including American citizens. I do not feel safe knowing that our credibility has been undermined around the world by a Republican administration who wants to take us back to isolationism and nation building, whether the countries we invade want us there or not. That breeds anger and contempt, not peace and well-being. I do not feel safe in my home knowing that if I am late with one mortgage payment, the bank can start foreclosure, or that my property value has plummeted because I have neighbors already in foreclosure. No, Republicans have not kept us safe in the ways that count, and I will be voting Democratic.
And if by some manipulation of voter records, machine tampering, or other means should McCain come out on top, Dems will not be silent this year as we were 4 years ago when rigging in Ohio cost Kerry the election.

GA Independent   October 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Be sure to vote! More GA polls are open this week than last, get yourself out there and VOTE!

PA for Obama   October 27th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Please get out and VOTE and make sure every vote counts. The Republican's did what they could in 2000 and 2004. Let's make sure that 2008 belongs to the democrats all the way….

How can people still believe in McCain/Palin, all the lies and hatred they have shown to the Americans…do not be fooled..dear god please help us all, it will be the end of America if they were to win.

AVEE capitalcityVA   October 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Here is some food for thought. You know who's pulling for McCain? Al-Qaeda. They want McCain to win because they see him as "litte Bush" and will continue with his policies, which if you have been paying attention, has allowed Al-Qaeda to rebuild its forces.

So the international crisis won' t happen for Obama, it will happen if McCain is POTUS. Al-Qaeda doesn't want someone that will deliver peace in the mideast. Then want a "warhawk" to keep people joining their ranks. McCain supporters, I hope you are too old to be drafted or you don't have any sons or daughters old enough to serve. IF IT'S WAR YOU WANT, THEN WAR YOU SHALL HAVE!

Vote Obama/Biden 08 & 12.

ran   October 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

People vote and in such #'s that there can be no doubt who we want as our next POTUS. We can not allow a Republican leaning court decide this election.

Camilla J.   October 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Palin has ABSOLUTELY nothing to contribute to anyone, let alone this country. She reminds me of a 5.00 pro, who will give , and say whatever you want, to get to the next Joe. She continually repeats a bunch of lies, creates lies, and live lies. Listen to her speeches, "I', "I', 'I", all about her. She has nothing to contribute. Her own states major newspaper did not endorse her. You can learn more about a person, from those closest to her. Those who have witnessed first had. She carries as much baggage, as a freight. Unfortunately, her baggage goes nowhere. Palin has good acting skills. She can play any role, however, I definitely would not want her to "play" the role of a president..

Vickie   October 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Just name me one reason I sould vote for John McCain, just one please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary?   October 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

If Palin runs in '12, she'll run against Obama- Big mistake.
If she runs in '16, she doesn't stand a chance against Hillary.

Kim   October 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

WHY ISN'T CNN REPORTING ON THE NEW AUDIO TAPE THAT HAS BEEN FOUND ON OBAMA? OBAMA MAKING COMMENTS IN 2001 ON THE REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH? CNN, DO YOUR JOB AND REPORT EVERYTHING!!!!

Ed, Santa Fe NM   October 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

No more GOP in the White House….. and no Troopergate Barbie EVER….

Jason   October 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

The Polls out today have Obama up by 5, 8, 5, and 3 This is a sharp drop from where obama was at this time last week. THis race is tighting back up. Thank god…as a young college student who is not buying into obamas speeches….and doing MUCH research, i realize what a democratic senate, house and presidency would mean. COME ON PEOPLE….dont let the america we all knwo and love to fall. If we think we are bad NOW….wait until obama would be elected….

C Spurgeon   October 27th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Let this be over and let Obama win. Let that Snarky lady take her clothes and go home to Alaska. Let McCain and Lieberman go retire to a corner someplace where they can live in the oast and stroke each othersd back…Let Biden calm down and get back to business. let Obama have the wisdom to lead from the middle and avoid the partisan mistakes that will make his presidency mediocre instead of great. Let everyone calm down and start working together to undo the damage this administration has wrought.

South African for Barack Obama   October 27th, 2008 10:39 am ET

To Pat, to used the phrase "Cry, the beloved country", which is the title of a book written by a anti apartheid South African author, Alan Paton and to equate the phrase with the Obama's "black supremacy" is a utter disgrace to you and an embarresment to your country. This is the reason why Barack needs to be the next president because such vile ignorant comparisons are unacceptable in the world arena.

Mother of 4   October 27th, 2008 10:39 am ET

My husband and I voted yesterday for Obama. It's great feeling! Can't wait to celebrate on 11/4!

Steve VA   October 27th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Obama is POPULAR. He can talk and he talks and gives these great speeches. People LIKE him and he walks around he gives speeches for TV. All of the young people who will be voting for the first time votes for him and you should too. He loves poor people and will give them money and if you don't want to work that's OK he will give you money but you have to vote for him.

ST   October 27th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Has anyone looked at the article about Palin going rogue?! That is hilarious. Boy, McCain sure knows how to pick 'em. If he can't even control his campaign or his VP candidate, how is he going to lead the country?! The Republicans should have chosen Romney. McCain has turned out to be a disappointment.

carol   October 27th, 2008 10:38 am ET

This is to Pat— Barack Obama is a mixture of both if you know what i mean. I am very confident and so is 90% of Americans that he is fully capable of running this country for the next 4+ years the way it should have been for the last 8 years. The comment of Black Supremacy you made is either foolish if you dont know any better or ignorant if you do. I'll let you make that decision. Being that you are for McCain, it is probably the latter.

mtrought   October 27th, 2008 10:37 am ET

What happening with ES&S evoting machines. As I recall Republican Chuck Hagel was once CEO. These machines keep on spitting out McCAin when persons select Ob\ama, was this what happened in 00 and 04. these machine are in over 1700 locations. Are they there to ensure that red states are kept red. Did you see how easy it was to change the chip in those machines, why hasnt there been any security placed on those machines. talking about ACORn who register voters we are talking about the actual voting process. Is there an attampt to steal the elections. People ensure that your selections are correct

Nita   October 27th, 2008 10:37 am ET

McCain keeps saying he has the experience, well he is referring to his time as a POW, in a hole, well the USA is in a hole now because of republicans, we have to come out of that pow hole and stand for what the USA is all about, and it is not about where we have been but where we are going, and if the people don't want change then move to another country, because without change, this country is doomed.
Obama-Biden 2008

Lu   October 27th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Obama presidency will bring us three steps closer to communism and his supporters don't even realize it or care. Time will tell but it will be too late.

Denise Groves   October 27th, 2008 10:37 am ET

This race is soooooo over!!!!!!! I predict Obama will become our first black POTUS! I also predict, he will win these Red States: NV, NM, CO, GA, IN, VA, NC. IA, WI. MO. Obama already has PA, and I am still unsure about FL, but Obama does not need FL, does he?

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO Obama/Biden!!!

RH   October 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

It's funny, all of the Republicans posting here offer nothing but petty, juvenile slights – "brainwashed, socialist, media conspiracies, etc." While MOST of the Democrats post messages of hope and excitement. I'd LIKE to believe this is simply due to the sting of having one's pick lose versus the jubilation of having one's pick win, but somehow I doubt that's the case.

Greg in Colorado   October 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

I was at the Denver rally and let me tell you there is going to be a big surprise for Mccan't come nov.4th. He is disslusional to think that he can win anything but those completely red states. The state of Colorado is decided. Get out and vote and vote EARLY. I have never seen so many people, not since the pope visited Denver. It was monumental!!!

Obama/Biden 08/12

joe rossi   October 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

McCain meanwhile has a 1 point lead in Indiana, 47 to 45 percent,

what is wrong w/ this sentence. do the math.

Paint VA Blue!   October 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Republican Woman in PA for Obama October 27th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I am so happy Obama is speaking here today in Pittsburgh, PA. Like some others posting here, I'm concerned that polls will lull people into a false sense of security that he will win and therefore stay home on election day. We need to keep pressing onwards and getting people to vote for CHANGE!!!!

McCain and Palin will just bring more chaos. And I hope Palin goes far, far away after this election. Her selection was an insult to me as a Republican Woman.

* & reality is she is splitting her party and the Republicans are dividing our nation. Don't we get tired of this?

Scott L   October 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Obama interview in 2001 stating it was a tragedy that Supreme Court has not examined re-distribution of wealth.

This guy is crazy…

John, Austin TX   October 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

These polls are worrying me. I would really like to see Obama with a bigger lead; one that we've seen a few days ago. The leads in some of the states are shrinking, and I fear McCain and Palin have a chance.

Please don't let McCain and Palin in the White House. McCain and Palin are too stupid for different reasons to be the executive branch.

Veteran for OB   October 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

VOTED!!! OB ALL THE WAY. AND I VOTED FOR ALL LIBERTARIANS WHO RAN AGAINST REPUBLICANS. ALL OF THE REPUBLICANS NEED TO GO.

VOTE EARLY!!!

Matt: honestly   October 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Big Bear,

Fact: Obama has the knowledge and intelligence to do the job.
Fact: McCain has his skeletons as well, Obama has just chosen not to focus on them
Fact: People vote for Obama because he provides positive leadership, something this country has not seen in over 8 years
Fact: We as a country can only get better under a Democratic government seeing the mess the Republicans have made out of this country
Fact: McCain supporters, and John McCain himself can not say one good reason to vote for him as president, all they do is attack why they feel Obama should not be

might as well list all the facts bear cub.

jn   October 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Brooke…
two words…..Sarah Palin!!!

Al, NY NY   October 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Do not get complacent people because of these polls. That's just what the GOP wants

mike   October 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

If poll so close,why 99% CNN comments against McCain. SOmething Wrong.? Maybe everything is fake above or game is players.

Ed   October 27th, 2008 10:34 am ET

It may not yet have been updated but if you go to the CNN Election Tracker map it shows Obama over McCain in Indiana 51-42 +/- 4% if you hod the pointer over it. I also noted the date the poll was conducted was Oct 19-22 2010, the Ohio poll was for the same dates, but in 2014.

Sam Benegal   October 27th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Obama needs to be over 50% to overcome Bradley Effect. He needs to consider undecided %'s as McCain's points.

Thats the reality…

Brain in DC   October 27th, 2008 10:34 am ET

This morning again I see both McCain and Palin fixated in making speeches targeting Obama character. When they'll introduce their advantages? Do they have any to introduce? Is their logic now is that we should elect them just to avoid a single party? I don't buy it.

Watching Palin's rally now. It looks as a badly choreographed reality show. Even people at the rally show lack of enthusiasm or interest. Strange!

Obamafied Cheesehead   October 27th, 2008 10:34 am ET

The GOP brand has lost value like the “tickle me Elmo” that was once the hottest item out there. Just the fact that Obama may win the WH without carrying a majority vote from the south is good proof of that. The old saying that “one can’t win the presidency without the south” is going up in smoke.

Jay N.H.   October 27th, 2008 10:33 am ET

To the people who keep bringing up the word "Socialist" Almost all of McCains plans(The ones he actually has which is not many) call for some form of tax credit. That in itself is spreading the wealth who do you think pays for those? McCain? No. We do. Change is coming!

matt   October 27th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Give me a break with these liberal polls.

RED ALL THE WAY!!!   October 27th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Must say a lot when you have two people like Oblama and HILL/BILL who can't even hold on to there own two home states. Wake up America! McCain and Palin all the way!!!

Sharon   October 27th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Please! I find it absolutely unblieveabe that ANyBODY could vote for McCain….do they not see what Bush and the Republican party has done to our wonderful country. Do they really want us to go completely down the tubes, with another Bush look-a-like! Obama is the ONLY sane hope twe have to help save us from more heartbreak….please vote for Obama, if you love our country.

angie in nc   October 27th, 2008 10:33 am ET

No threepeat. Vote Obama/Biden 2008!

THE END OF AMERICA by OBAMA   October 27th, 2008 10:32 am ET

I just read down through these post. GOD !! You obamabots are really stupid people. All kidding aside, you people are really, really stupid.
You really believe all his crap. What makes you people so blind.

Love My USA/Do You?   October 27th, 2008 10:32 am ET

If the main MEDIA would print the truth about BO and/or ask him the tough questions, we would be seeing BO in the light that he is. LYING, DECEIVING, DOUBLER TALKING, SOCIALIST, ETC.
BO" IS USING THE MEDIA, ACORN, AND HIS CORRUPT SOCIALIST FRIENDS TO STEAL THIS ELECTION.
BLACK DEMOCRAT VOTING STRIAGHT REPUBLICAN.

Annie, Atlanta   October 27th, 2008 10:31 am ET

I wonder if McCain has called in Bush's computer techs yet in PA, so that the Obama votes can be changed over to McCain votes, like they did in Ohio in 2004. Get out and vote Democrats, in such large numbers that the Republicans can't possibly steal it this time around.

Declan (A view from Canada)   October 27th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Sen. John McCain, more than ever, looks the part of someone who's
about to lose — cranky, unsteady, unsure of his own words, desperate.
Gov. Sarah Palin, as always, looks and sounds like a joke. There is
absolutely no depth to her. I'm listening to her give a speech right now and it sounds like a ridiculously bad attempt to be named the next student body president of Wasilla High…she's all bubble gum, no substance and if rumours of a rift within the McCain camp are true and Palin is looking to lead the Republican party in the coming years, then that's great news for the Dems. Can you say two terms of President Obama?
Also, she just mentioned "Joe the Plumber" three times in 60 seconds … I wonder how often Palin runs into Joe the Plumber and Tito the Builder and Cindy the Citizen on her shopping excursions … after all, they shop at the same stores, right?

GO back To Where u came from   October 27th, 2008 10:31 am ET

——–CNN,

Why you never talk about AIP and Palin's ties to them?

WHY??
WHY??
WHY???
WHY?????????
WHY?????????????????
WHY???????????????????
WHY????????????????????

smart40   October 27th, 2008 10:31 am ET

McCain/Palin have tried to make me scard to vote for Obama/Biden but all they have done is make me scard to vote for them. McCain on Meet the Press yesterday was unseteling, his agruments against Obama to not even make sense because there is zero consistency.

NC Mom   October 27th, 2008 10:31 am ET

The erratic behavior of McCain, the clear ignorance of Palin and the overall Republican divisiveness in this election terrifies me. McCain/Palin are not mavericks…they are simply loose cannons.

Be sure to get out and vote for Obama…do not take this election for granted!

lil   October 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

PEOPLE, LET GO VOTE BECAUSE OBAMA/BIDEN NEEDS YOU.
Just because Obama is leading now doesnot mean he dont need you
to vote early. Vote early I did two weeks ago for Obama/Biden.

Do the right thing   October 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

It is OK to support BO
It is OK to support JM
But it is not OK to spread your hatred around
When I see some of the Republican supporters say those horrible words toward BO, I am really annoyed. Obama is not anti-god. Hate is.
Peace for America!

ATLian   October 27th, 2008 10:29 am ET

So, Sarah taxes the big oil companies in Alaska and gives a check to every man, woman and child regardless of whether they work or not. Spreading the wealth? Socialist?

Susan in NC   October 27th, 2008 10:29 am ET

WHERE are Gov. Palin's medical records? With Sen. McCain's health in question, we need to demand her medical records. They'll never get my vote unless the records are released!

Jean - NY   October 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

CNN is continuing it disengenuous tactics here – the headline uses the terms new polls show bad sign for McCain in the hopes of empopwering Obamaites and disheartening McCain supporters. Unfortunatley for CNN if you read the numbers the polls are actually closing – albeit only a little thus far but they are getting narrower and when you have polls with 2- 3 points separating the candidates and they narrow even more I would not necessarily characterize that as bad news for the one trailing. There are still 8 days left and I have faith in the American people that they will vote McCain/Palin – especially once this Florida story gets around a bit more and begins to factor in. My goodness a few hard questions that Biden doesn't like and the Obama camp cuts off the station totally – makes one wonder how they will handle the tough questions if he's president, especially about this "genereated crisis" that Biden guarantees. Controlling the press is not what made America great.

obama/biden08   October 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

i agree that the race is "tightening" due to obama's historic fundraising record for the month of october. the media outlets want that money, so they give him a reason to SPEND it on advertising with their station. i believe that obama;s ahead by a lot more than they are broadcasting, but we STILL have to VOTE so they can't steal this one from us. i'm also willing to bet that this election will be called early– and then subsequently contested by the republicans. in the words of joe biden, "mark my words". :)

KJL   October 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

I get tired of people who keep callin Obama by his middle name. How about Mc CAIN – with the mark of CAIN on his face? The MURDERER?

Idiots. A name is a name.

Thomas   October 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Some advice for the McCain camp; "Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." The pigeons are coming home to roost for McCain/Palin. Their campain has been one of vitriol, distortion, lies and mud. I think we'll all need a shower when this is over. Go Barack!

Kenneth Harmon   October 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

This election is about Global change. Our planet is suffering, we are in the midst of a world-wide financial crisis, and we desperately new sources of energy.

With the new global challenges that we face, OBAMA IS THE COMMON SENSE CHOICE!!

king   October 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

this ting was over since super tuesday in the primaries

Michael Martinez   October 27th, 2008 10:28 am ET

The only polls that count are those which open and close on November 4 (early voting notwithstanding).

If we're lucky, Americans will just vote "NO" to both these idiots.

Unaffiliated   October 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

I used to have a lot of admiration for McCain, but this campaign has showed that he is not made of the right stuff to lead this country in these times. The selection of Palin confirmed my views. A 'Maverick' does not cave in to his party in such a fundamental way.

On the surface, I initially preferred McCain. However, having watched the race closely, watched all the debates, read voraciously, and studied the policy positions, I no longer can say that McCain would be the right choice. Even Republicans are agreeing with me now…except for the ones who watch politics like a football game.

Joe Regis   October 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Goodbye McCain and the repubs.

We want a big victory and a big outdoor party on Nov. 4th.

Landslide Obama/Biden 08/12.

Jen in NYC   October 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Many of the comments in this feed are illustrative of why I will probably be moving to Canada after Nov. 4th. If this country hasn't learned a thing or two over the past 8 years, it deserves the crap bag a McCain/Palin administration will certainly deliver.

BatCat05   October 27th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Alaska's largest-circulation paper, the Anchorage Daily News, said state governor Mrs Palin was "too risky" to be one step away from the presidency. In an editorial it says her nomination "captivated" Alaskans but that must not "overwhelm all other judgment".

The focus should be on John McCain, it said, calling him the "wrong choice".

Nuff said: McCain-Palin; wrong choice, too risky and bad for America!

OBAMA-BIDEN; ready to restore America's standing in the world and the right choice for America and its citizens!

Obama-Biden, now that's the ticket!

Tina   October 27th, 2008 10:26 am ET

of course, Zogby just released its Monday polls, which, show a definite lean in McCain's direction, daily – it is going to be a tight race, and it is far from over. 5 to 10% (depending upon the poll) of respondents are still declining to answer) – that 5 to 10% swing could go either way – if 2004 is repeated, they'll swing to McCain, if not, they'll swing to Obama – it is, as of this juncture, anyones guess.

Landslide   October 27th, 2008 10:26 am ET

I feel a LANDSLIDE COMING!!

dj   October 27th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Everyone MUST get out and VOTE for OBAMA!!!!!!!!!
I cannot even imagine McCain-Palin running this country. McCain -Palin ticket is clearly very frightening!!!

vic nashville,Tn   October 27th, 2008 10:26 am ET

CNN did you subtract ACORN voters from the polls

mark s.   October 27th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Get ready rich folks cuz Obama's gonna take your money. The revolt of the proletariat is on. Power to the people.

Obama/Biden 08

Donna   October 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

This is really sad, I have NEVER seen such hatred in American. Why is it that we cannot accept that people have different opinions. Why is it that if you disaggree with members of the other political party the name calling has to begins. Does anyone realize how bad this makes our country look that we show such hatred toward each other. I thought we were the United Stated, latelty all I have seen is the division between the two patries. This is a sad country. No president can be successful unless we come together as a country first.

Who ever the next president is we should love our country enough to respect the position that person holds of our country's commander in chief.

Marie   October 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I just wanted to reiterate—–GET OUT AND VOTE!!!

jm for sc   October 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

John Smith, people like Scott L, Sean Hannity, Joe Scaraborough, Rush Limbaugh and other republicans would rather see this country in a depression for the next 8 years than see a person of color in the white house. It is clear that the McCain/Palin ticket is out of touch, out of time and out of ideas, but yet people are pretending that they are best for our country. Not this time!!!

Obama/Biden 08

Nathan, FL   October 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I have two words for you Mr Obama, because the repubs arent done yet. They"re are now digging deep in the elections playbook.

They are now looking at the "Hail Mary", '"The Flee Flicker" and Most of all…………

"VOTER SUPPRESSION"

undecided   October 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Why has CNN not covered the 2004 story of Obama's comments that he felt that the federal judges should step in and MANDATE that money should be taken from the rich and redistributed to the poor?

That sure sounds like Marxist / Socialist comments to me!!!!

Rick Robison   October 27th, 2008 10:25 am ET

McCain facing uphill battle? This is such a liberal outlook!
McCain closing gap in uphill fight. This would be a true account.

Elizabeth   October 27th, 2008 10:24 am ET

McCain should have an uphill battle!!! He definitely is not good presidential material! He is a grouchy old warmonger and his vp pick, Palin, is a disaster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda K.   October 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

What does the McCain/Palin (or is it Palin/McCain) ticket have to offer except lies and the same old policies. Most of what comes out of their mouths is slander against Obama. I feel sorry for those voters who seriously believe all the garbage being thrown at them.

Tell me what McCain would do that would make life better here in America. Anyone?

Marilyn, Powell, OH   October 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

McCain addresses a group of supporters at a rally "my fellow prisoners" – he AND his partner have shown they are not qualified to lead our country at this time. VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN and get America back on track, PLEASE!

Joey   October 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

A McCain win is not likely. Just look at the stock market today. One has to wonder if McCain should really want to win this time.

Obama 08: white, female, 60 yr old supporter   October 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

I'll take Obama's economic advisory team over McCain's any day! Intelligent, wide ranging experience, successful and dynamic.

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Kerry had enough supporters to win the White House in 2004. Gore had enough to win the White House in 2000. We could have saved ourselves a lot of grief and a lot of money if only people would get out and vote.

The Obama lead is real in many, many states. But it is not so great in any of them that a big McCain turnout couldn't overcome it.

Of course, why anyone would turn out to support McCain is beyond me.

THE END OF AMERICA by OBAMA   October 27th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Go ahead and vote for obama.Then sit back and watch the last days of a great and free America.
Unless you're black,you people have no idea what you're doing to this country. You have no idea what you are setting your kids up for.
I honestly believe that common sense has been breed out of any person that would even consider handing this country over to obama.

fed up with polls   October 27th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Do you know that most of these polls include how much advertising is done in the swing states? No wonder they show Obama ahead. He wants to buy the White House with his nearly $700 MILLION in campaign fund. Funny he's doesn't practice what he preaches – I don't see him distributing that wealth!

Marie Ontario   October 27th, 2008 10:21 am ET

These blogs from McCain supporters all have a hateful ring to their message with outrageous lies about Obama. These must be paid bloggers to have such a warped message without a hint of common sense.

It just amazes me how people can spew such vile and hateful remarks rather than a common even handed support for the candidate of their choice.

nerakami   October 27th, 2008 10:20 am ET

It is certainly NOT a string of polls that show an uphill battle for McCain.

It is instead, McCain's inept… bordering on chaotic efforts in running his campaign for the past 2 years. If this man cannot run an organized, focused and efficient campaign… what confidence do the voters have in him being able to run the country ???

zero..

CONCERNED INDEPENDENT   October 27th, 2008 10:20 am ET

TO TEXAS DOG :
Dont know what part of Texas your in, but, you sure DONT speak for all Texans! There are thousands of us independents, connecting with each other, by phone, in parties, emails etc, and we are voting OBAMA..the Democrats, along with all our independents ARE going to change this state to BLUE..we must not be as stupid as you would have us to believe, in fact, we are thinking yOUR the stupid one !
TEXANS FOR OBAMA

Republican Woman in PA for Obama   October 27th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I am so happy Obama is speaking here today in Pittsburgh, PA. Like some others posting here, I'm concerned that polls will lull people into a false sense of security that he will win and therefore stay home on election day. We need to keep pressing onwards and getting people to vote for CHANGE!!!!

McCain and Palin will just bring more chaos. And I hope Palin goes far, far away after this election. Her selection was an insult to me as a Republican Woman.

A Canuck   October 27th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Poor old McCain…..when things are going so badly….the last thing you want to see….is your running mate jumping ship……the pitbull is doing the "dog paddle" !!!!!!!

Brooke   October 27th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Regardless of what you think of Senator McCain you should never count him out. He was declared politically dead before New Hampshire, Huckabee was the guy to meet… then he won the nomination. Go ahead Obamabots, be complacent.

Sue T   October 27th, 2008 10:19 am ET

McCain/Palin, more Abuse of Power, more war, ……….With Bush and his Military advisers in Iraq that back Bush and are now crossing over into Syria and killing people, Bush is liable to start another War, we can't afford the two that we are fighting much less three or maybe four considering Pakistan……Bush is creating more hatred for American every day that he is in office……..and McCain supports War…….and with his lack of judgment he would be like Bush, getting into more War and he already has said he won't sit down with anyone with out pre-conditions……..or was that Palin that said that………..Just because he was a War Hero 41 years ago doesn't mean he still has the stuff it takes to make rational discissions……..

AD   October 27th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Independant Vet: Quit repeatng right-wing radio lies.

Phil in KC   October 27th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Not a good sign for McCain, but not a good sign for Obama, either. This does not point to a comfortable lead in the electoral college. Most of those polls are within the margin of error, making them a statistical dead heat. Throw in the "Bradley Effect" (and I think there are a lot of people out there who will vote against Obama or not vote at all because he is black), and the advantage may actually tip toward McCain.

MG   October 27th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I'm curious….can any of you McCain supporters tell me why I should vote for him without saying anything at all negative about Obama or the democrats?

I didn't think so.

I can give you 50 different reasons why I support Obama and I don't even have to mention McCain at all.

That's the difference.

McCain=the draft   October 27th, 2008 10:18 am ET

***VOTE***VOTE***VOTE***
Let's win in a landslide so the GOP can't steal it!!

Sue/PA   October 27th, 2008 10:18 am ET

well let me tell you..McCains economic speech..covered by CNN a few minutes ago, was full of lies and misleading statements about Obama policies….we EXPECT CNN to entirely fact check McCains speech……….as well as Obamas later today.

McCain is running on LIES……..

Just say NO to McCain on Nov 4th

VOTE VOTE VOTE OBAMA

stacey   October 27th, 2008 10:18 am ET

McCain can't even run his campaign properly. It's laughable that he thinks he can run this country.

Mike   October 27th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I am watching McCain on CNN right now. He looks terrible as though he may cry or even faint. He is flanked by the Lady who runs the failing E Bay which is laying off most of their employees. And by Romney who became a Billionaire by closing American factories and re openning them in China. He says these are his economic inspiration.

virginia voter   October 27th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Since when is $250,000 the threshhold of the American Dream? Raise taxes for those folks PLUS higher taxes in capital gains and AMT, America is shooting itself in the foot. That's exactly the way to discourage ANYONE from achieving the American Dream. Why bother if it all goes up in taxes?? If Warren Buffet and Bill Gates had been taxed like this way back as they were growing their businesses — no one would even have heard of them today. Looks like not only American jobs are going overseas – so is the American Dream.

sabuc for Obama   October 27th, 2008 10:17 am ET

"Stand up! Stand up! Fight with me! Let's fight! Help me fight! Let's fight Russia, Let's fight Iran, Let's fight Pakistan, pretty PLEASE!! Fight with me! Drill baby Drill!! Maverick!! Isn't she great?!? HUH!?! HUH?!?

I am John McCain and I approve this message!

PS. Screw the economy. Im rich!"

Obama in 2008!!

MY FRIENDS - REPUBLI-KLANS JOA$$HN McINSANE/PAIN-LIN ARE SPREADING HATE & BIGOTRY IN AMERICA   October 27th, 2008 10:16 am ET

MCSAME is REACTIVE AND ERRATIC……NOT A GOOD SIGN FOR ONE WITH A STEADY HAND!!!!

OBAMA IS PROACTIVE AND A VISIONARY….THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE GREATNESS OF AMERICA WITH A STEADY HAND!

VOTE EARLY – BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kyle in OH   October 27th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Perfect, just enough of a comeback for the corrupt GOP secretaries of state to purge some newly registered voters and once again win the election.

Thank God for Brunner in Ohio.

Oh wait, I'm sure "Osama Bin Laden" will swoop in at the last minute (pardon my pun) and push John McSame over the top…

McCrazy   October 27th, 2008 10:16 am ET

GARY

You clearly have no argument here. Whining about Obama having more money? Did you whine each time the RNC outspent the Dems by 10 times? Get over yourself. Obama ran a successful campaign and now he will win. Deal with it.

patriot   October 27th, 2008 10:16 am ET

GARY–Stop yelling and get out of the way. The rest of us have work to do here.

MARY   October 27th, 2008 10:16 am ET

BOY, ALL THE STATIONS JUST GOT TOOK—MCCAIN GOT FREE TIME IN GUISE OF AN ANNOUNCEMENT AND ALL HE SAID WAS MORE OF THE SAME

Chris Shepard   October 27th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Well if this isn't bad enough, McCain's recent endorsement from Al Qaeda should keep things going down for McCain. Al Qaeda said they prefered McCain, and why you might ask? Because he will continue the Bush policies that has helped recruitment of suicide bombers and others who are willing to die to fight the neo-con agenda of U.S. world control. Vote for McCain and support the agenda of Al Qaeda.

Carole   October 27th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Alot of my friends and relatives are suffering voter anxiety here in Pennsylvania. They can't WAIT to VOTE!!!!!

Not to mention people are scared with the stock market going even further down today.

**I think people want to tell their grandchildren 'I voted for the first African-American President'! I think people want to be a part of history!

Anne   October 27th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I read these polls to say that the race is narrowing – Obama's lead is dwindiling in at least four of the states cited.

By the way – I think it's the dems up to their old vote early vote often tricks again! Every story has two sides, right?

Bullwinkle doesnt want Palin back in Alaska   October 27th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Go Obama Biden!

The Moose, Wolves and Bears in Alaska are gettin' nervous. Their nemesis will be returing soon and she will be angry (but well dressed).

Otis   October 27th, 2008 10:15 am ET

To paraphrase Ronald Reagan..

I am not leaving the Republican Party; the Republican Party has left me.

Obama in 08.

kris p   October 27th, 2008 10:15 am ET

It is still too close for my comfort.

One wonders – What will the "October Surpirse" be, to try and steal the election for McCian?Palin?

Happened before and so let us watch out and vote ahead of time.

james in s.c.   October 27th, 2008 10:14 am ET

i voted for obama, why, he's got a lot of smart people backing him up that can manage this country back in the right track. its the fools that will vote for 3rd term of bush. i like mccain, but he let the extreme far right wingers into his camp. palin has a plan to rid of mccain, i might be making that up… but i'm tired of these republicans doing nothing but flushing this country down the toilet. its time for a change, but i see people are dumb enough to believe palin-mccain lies and they're playing exactly the same thing that GWB did!!! WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

GO OBAMA-BIDEN!!!!!

Joel   October 27th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Time to look down-ballot, John. Dole took one for the team in '96, maybe you should do the same.

Kimberly   October 27th, 2008 10:14 am ET

I don't want a president who calls everyone who disagrees with him 'unpatriotic' or 'unAmerican', like McCain & Palin. I guess that they have forgotten that everyone who lives here is an American and is a worthwhile part of this country. We need someone inclusive and not narrow minded. McCain says he works across the aisle and works with world leaders, but it seems like he just bullies his way around. That has gotten us nowhere in the last 8 years.

mary, colorado springs   October 27th, 2008 10:14 am ET

The question of who to vote for is a no-brainer.

Eight years of Bush and McCain is enough.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008/2012

Abe   October 27th, 2008 10:13 am ET

I think we all are realizing what a mess the Reps put this country in the last 8 years and we need a change a party and fresh start of the economy!

alix   October 27th, 2008 10:13 am ET

4 more years of Bush/McCain, and the US will slip into 3rd World Status. Time for a change.

Obama/Biden 08

conservative   October 27th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Any one who believes so called polls will buy ocean front property in Oklahoma !

Darrell   October 27th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Anybody that stills supports a Republican agenda after what we have experienced is an IDIOT. At this point Obama can't fail because we have bottomed-out already. They use to say that Jimmy carter was the worst President ever. Not anymore.

Henrita   October 27th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I just hope that Obama's legal team and those in the communities are on top of the attempted VOTER SUPRPESSION by GOP officials taking place in several states now. Questions regarding voter REGISTRATION and ACORN are pale compared to this.This is BIG. It can definitely affect the outcome. I don't want to wake up on NOV 5th with the same confusion as four years ago. The world is watching. It's hard to fathom this kind of thing taking place in this day and age but but this is one of the ugly truths of America. THE GOP needs to be watched VERY, VERY carefully.

frank caputo   October 27th, 2008 10:12 am ET

So, It is an 'Uphill' battle for McCain, but he has gained on all polls listed? Sounds to me like the title should be 'Obama Declining in polls', but hey that would be too accurate and CNN is not known for being accurate with Republicans.

BigBear   October 27th, 2008 10:12 am ET

It is interesting to see people swinging towards McCain. The Obama supporters may still see the light.
Fact – you cannot raise 140 million in one month on contributions of $125. Those of you that believe this happens ought to find out what the Saudi Arabians, Chinese, et al, are giving him.
Fact – Ayers, Rezko, Wright, et al are not members of McCain"s background.
Fact – Not one of the Obama supporters can say one thing that Obama has done to earn the election. It is only his silver tongue that has so many hoping against hope based on so little.\
Fact – America will change if Obama, Pelosi and Reid are running the country. If you believe that it will be for the better, than my opinion is that you don't care about your future.
PS – John Smith, you just voted for disaster.

Hal   October 27th, 2008 10:11 am ET

I'm going with Obama. I feel more comfortable with a canidate who offers hope and says I will work for the people, I will work to get the ecomomy back in shape, I will work to help make better health care, I will work to improve our schools. I do not believe in a canidate who pretends to be God saying I will balance the budget in 4 years. I will change the health care I will do this and I will do that, McCain is not God and isn;t near as capable as he thinks he is. If he was, he would have stepped up and gotten things done the last 26 years hes been in the senate, but no he went along with Bush, we all know that and to pick a running mate like Pa;in shows his lack of judgment. She could no more run this country than I could.!!!!!

Reverse racism?   October 27th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Blacks are voting for Obama because he's Black? Well *scratching my head* why are Whites for him? Better yet, why are Whites voting for McCain? Because he's White? Give me a break!

Noah   October 27th, 2008 10:11 am ET

why would John Mccain keep mis-interpreting Obama? why would he keep saying the opposite of what Obama is saying? is someone a slow learner here? pls say wat your plans are for the people of the great nation (USA) we are sick of ur sickness

joseph   October 27th, 2008 10:10 am ET

joe you are making a mistake for voting Mccain, I am telling you. open your mind, open your ear.

robind   October 27th, 2008 10:10 am ET

McCain has all the soldiers with him today. Mitt is standing there biting inside his cheek the whole time. So funny. I think his head will explode. I don't think he does the good soldier very well, remines me of when McCain did it in 04.

MarylouSC   October 27th, 2008 10:10 am ET

And AGAIN McCain is changing his "PLAN"…wonder which "plan" will be in effect if he is elected, he has contradicted himself every day. He may be suffering from 5 1/2 years of TORTURE while in captivity. His mind is gone

welches, oregon   October 27th, 2008 10:10 am ET

My entire family cast our ballots yesterday – and we all voted for Obama and other Dems. (Yes yesterday – Oregon has mail in or drop in ballots.)

Obama/Biden 'till 2024

PA Voter   October 27th, 2008 10:09 am ET

It's sad that Obama supporters, automatically, say, if McCain win it's dirty tricks, and related to illegal activities…. NO… Maybe the Obama's brainwashing wasn't as effective as people thought. Maybe, voters realized that McCain's plans will be more effective. Maybe, voters will see they will benefit more by having McCain in power. Maybe, the rhetoric of 'another 8 years of Bush' will lose it's power. And the 'spread of wealth' is absurd and will put the country in a worse state.

Paul DObro   October 27th, 2008 10:09 am ET

"McCain meanwhile has a 1 point lead in Indiana, 47 to 45 percent, "

Isn't 47-45 2 points?

ANyway, please, EVERYONE VOTE. Do not take anything for granted.

Yes, there may be a Bradley effect, but there is also alot of Republicans who will vote for Obama but say the voted for McCain. Note all the former Republican goveners and senators now voting for Obama.

Hey CNN, where is the list of editorial boards backing Obama? The count is around 180 to 75 with over 40 switching from Bush 2004 to Obama 2008. Although McCain has 4 switched from Kerry 2004 to McCain 2008, and the are all in SOUTHERN STATES.

Suzmardav   October 27th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Listening to John McCain in Cleveland…so distorted. He has absolutely turned many things Obama said completely around. If anyone believes that he is different than the past 8 years, sad.

The gas prices coming down JUST before the election. HOW CONVENIENT… Don't forget the oil companies can afford to do this to take your mind of that in time to vote. They can afford it because they've made record profits for years now while we struggle.

STAY STRONG … VOTE OBAMA. We want a change not 8 more years of the same of rob from the bottom to pad the coffers on the top.

kim   October 27th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Don't take anything for granted….go vote and vote early if possible…I'm scared b/c the rep. will try once again to steal the election….

vote…OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Emit R Detsaw   October 27th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Good

STL-Veteran   October 27th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Texas Trail Dog, GARY, you both are living in the past wake up to the real world. Things have changed in this world and all you still see is black and white. If your are really scared about an Obama presidency then move out of the country! I have stayed for the last 8 years and watched your great white savior destroy this country, destroy the economy, destroy the military. Do the exact opposite that he said he would do, on all accounts. It's time for the GOP to realize that the old was are over Reagan is dead and so is his economic's. Lets move forward and make this a better country instead of dividing this nation even more. I fought for this country I am not giving up on it even if my candidate losses you shouldn't either.

Docb   October 27th, 2008 10:08 am ET

They are saying on the radio that there were 150 thousand in Civic Center Park here in Denver yesterday. Mccain had 4 thousand at his rally…That is telling but more so that those thousands in Denver were all peaceful and hopeful–excited but cooperative and respectful and there were tons of kids…Amazing….

Vote early if you can —We have lawyers on the ground in pivot states to keep things on the up and up but early voting is the key…No provisional ballots…

Charla in TX   October 27th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I do not understand how anyone could be for John McCain and his angry, hateful, vitriolic rhetoric that he spews on a daily basis. Every time I hear him say "this is a fact" it was either preceded or followed by a complete and total lie. I have not heard him say one truthful statement about Senator Obama or his plans in any of his campaign speeches. We have already suffered the ills of one hate and fear mongering president for the past 8 years, this country cannot withstand 4 more years of the same vitriol.

Dawn   October 27th, 2008 10:08 am ET

People spread vile untruths and hate and fear, Go to Gettsyburg, PA.
Stand where over 50,000 Americans died for their beliefs. Remember Martin Luther King speech, I HAVE A DREAM. This is what his dream is all about.
To the ones who is fearing the Socialistic views of Barack Obama, then tell me why the United States spies on their own, I call that Communism.
Obama wanted to remove spying on the American People. NSA workers was a whistle blowers and listening to our soldiers conversations with their wives and girlfriends, how awfulm that is their private time not the American Government. {this is for you dEMOBRAT}

I know that both Obama and McCain both had said "Please don't count your chikens before they hatch.

Obama/Biden08/12

rm   October 27th, 2008 10:08 am ET

@Gary:

Just because you write your hatred in all caps does not make it true. It looks stupid. It is really sad that your confidence in the U.S. has been trampled by the last 8 years. That is what Bush has done and that is exactly what McCain if offering, more negativity and no feeling of hope for the future. Like Barack has said before, " if you keep hitting your head against a brick wall, eventually you will realize that it hurts." Apparently you like hitting your head against a brick wall. Unfortunately, it appears you have suffered some brain damage.

Go Obama/Biden 08

Stu-Florida   October 27th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Texas Dog,
This has got to be one of the most racist comments I have read to date. Get out of the 60s and into the 21 Century, dog.
When you say Mc is the only is the only choice to make you really mean Palin. That is s big mistake "choice to make". It's no wonder the people of Colorado don't like Texans too much, with this kind of mindset.
Wake up… grow up!

Chipster   October 27th, 2008 10:06 am ET

For Obama's plans (and he does have plans!) to succeed, he will need a majority in the House and Senate. Don't forget that this is not just about the presidency. Democrats in the House and Senate haven't been able to do anything because they don't have a super majority to fight Bush's veto!

McCain calls himself "Mr. Deregulation" and hired Phil Gramm to work for his campaign. Republicans controlled the House and Senate for too long. Only the voters can make the change.

Maggie from Virginia   October 27th, 2008 10:06 am ET

America will do the right thing this election. Barack Obama will be our president. The quicker McCain and his supporters realize this, the easier the transition will be for them. I can't wait to read some of the posts after election day. McCain supporters may go into hiding after the landslide that's approaching.

Dan, TX   October 27th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Obama provides a common sense, centrist approach to practical problem solving. That's why he'll win. McCain has become a dog of the far right. I feel sorry for McCain, he sold his soul, and for what?

Obama – the future depends on cutting spending, raising revenues (taxes), cutting taxes for those who have been robbed by Bush for the past 8 years, and reducing the deficit on a year over year basis. If that can be done, reelection is in the bag.

2nd term, year over year budget deficit reduction toward a balanced budget while improving health and education. THen the next democratic president will easily win. The democratic party will be the party of fiscal responsibility and the republicans will be fight with the libertarians for 2nd party status.

James from Kansas City   October 27th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Boy Texas Trail Dog, you are off. Obama is exactly the man we need for our country at this time. We need a brilliant, patient, cool leader who can work with our allies to restore peace and dignity to our country and to the world.

drea for obama   October 27th, 2008 10:05 am ET

To Texas Trail Dog: Go back to your dog house
Joe and Gary, get educated you fools. You guys like where the country is today? If yes, you crazy. We need drastic changes, and mc Cain isen't it.

Accountant Guy   October 27th, 2008 10:05 am ET

So proud of you America, it looks like we are waking up and seeing McBush for what he really is. We don't need 4 more years of Bush, oh wait, he is not Bush, he just agreed with him 90% of the time!! Get out and Barack the vote America!!

Obama/Biden '08

Lin from Arkansas   October 27th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Obama/Biden '08!!!

Frank   October 27th, 2008 10:04 am ET

ist,ist,ist this country is so sad when it comes to name calling,and they don't even know the meaning of the words they are using.Sorry but the fear tactics will not work this time.I'll take Donald Duck over the GOP after what they just did for the past 8years.

Georgia for Obama   October 27th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Vote early for Obama/Biden 08

VOTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EARLYYYYYYYYYYYY
Obama/Biden 08

Mikey   October 27th, 2008 10:03 am ET

To Texas Trail Dog: You have been spewing your racist motivated filth since way back in the primaries. I am a 50 year old white man supporting Barack Obama, not because of race, gender, religion or any other reason other than that he is the best candidate to come along in a generation. Period. End of story.

Can we dare to hope – President Barack Obama! Yes we can!

John B   October 27th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Attention Kool-aid drinkers (democrats) and obviously goverment educated, no need to elect a trainee,as president here (142 days expierence & not necessarily good) just move to No Korea, Cuba, Iran etc.they have the type of goverment you want already.
Keep us posted on what your allowed to say and do (if they let you). TaTa.

Offenright   October 27th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Given the poor performance of the McCain campaign, and the astonishing incompetence of Palin, it is a surprise any polls are even close. McCain has demonstrated extremely bad judgment by choosing Palin and running an attack-based campaign without advancing any ideas nor substance.

If elected, the McCain/Palin ticket would set America back decades. Why do people blindly support the GOP in view of the last 8 years of failure, and the certain disaster that McCain/Palin would bring to America and the world?

AL   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

For Gary who wrote/ yelled:THIS COUNTRY IS DOOMED IF OBAMA GETS ELECTED.

We have to be better off than we were the PAST 8 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!
If MCSAME gets in we will have another 4 years of GOOD OLD GWB. I will take my chances and vote for change, a change that is needed. I was a Hillary supporter and now I am voting against GWB and John MCSAME and voting for my party and the party that puts a chicken in every pot instead of rob from the POOR to give to their RICH pals.

Michael watching from Canada   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

It continues to amaze me that some Americans ACTUALLY think that Obama's economic policies are socialist!!

THEY ARE NOT!!

Any form of taxation spreads wealth.

Does that mean America has been a socialist country for the past 200 years?

And when the government, led by the Republicans, offer a $700B bailout, which was strongly supported by McCain (who suspended his campaign)……

……..is this not socialistic?

Walt, Belton,TX   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

IT IS BLACK AND WHITE.
SOCIALISM OR DEMOCRACY?
YOUR CHOICE!

Are you kidding me?   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

For all of you Obama haters … it's ok to disagree. But if you think his most distinguised supporters haven't "vetted" his background, you are the ones who are naive. Perhaps you are uncomfortable with the thought that any one "other than" a white person can lead this country. The Republicans have led this Country 20 of the last 28 years. Instead of whining about "internet rumors", you should be whining about the condition of this Country! Obama just might get it right! That should give you hope. Unless you're making $250K a year, jump on the bandwagon or zip it.

Ed   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Both the Financial Times and the Anchorage News (Palin's hometown newspaper and Alaska's largest) endorsed Obama!

Every vote for Obama is important. This is no time to become complacent.

Vote Obama-Biden!

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

The fat lady is starting to "warm-up."

Marsha (Atlanta)   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

McCain is having a "speech on the economy" he is trying to do what Barack did last week but he as usual is failing miserably and he is the only one talking!

Pat   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Michelle and Barack Obama have only ONE objective: BLACK SUPREMACY in America. And you people are swallowing it hook, line, and sinker!

Cry, the beloved country!

Time to move on   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

OBAMA/BIDEN THE PEOPLES CHOICE WITH POLICIES TO BENEFIT AMERICA AND THE WORLD
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

INDEPENDANT VET   October 27th, 2008 10:02 am ET

YES , OBAMA HAS NOT COME UP WITH A VALID
BIRTH CERTIFICATE .

THEREFORE HE CAN NOT HOLD THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT .

SO NOW , WHAT KIND OF MORE LIES CAN COME
FROM THE DO NOTHING DC BUNCH . ??????

SO FAREWELL TO BARRY , WRIGHT , REZKO , WHAT IS NEXT ON THERE BLANK PAGE . PELOSI

W Spivey Merritt Island, FL   October 27th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Keep hammering Barack

KC   October 27th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Eyes are opening. People are seeing Obama for the inexperienced, flip-flopper that he truly is….no one likes this "spread the wealth" program that Obama is pushing….not in these hard times. I don't mind spreading the wealth but I will do it in my own community to people and organizations that I deem fit….not to the organizations that Obama has ties with.

michael   October 27th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Based on the comments so far, it looks like the ignorant are the only ones left supporting the republicans.

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE, VOTE STRAIGHT DEM TICKET!   October 27th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Looks like the chances of sweeping all the reptilians out of public office is growing by the day!

Brian   October 27th, 2008 10:00 am ET

I voted for Obama/Biden because I think they have what it takes to turn this country around. But even if it wasn't him I still wouldn't have voted for McCain/Palin, this country deserves better and it will get it with Obama.

dummies for palin   October 27th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Don't worry we will steal another election just like 2000, thanks Katherine harris wink wink.

Stan   October 27th, 2008 10:00 am ET

I am impressed we have grown to the point of focussing on issues rather than parties. The Ecnomic crash was a wake up call that you always have to think of issues rather than party. NO more buying into the scare tactics of the republicans. Gore and Kerry were better candidates but the lying republicans came with their Rove tricks BUT, know that the American people are awake and will watch whoever is elected this time. You have to think of us the common man.

Jay N.H.   October 27th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Three words for all you McCain/Palin supporters. ABUSE OF POWER!
Why would she be any different in washington? Talk about lies and flip flops. Change is coming!!!

Jade, NYC   October 27th, 2008 9:59 am ET

I agree with KHL 100%.

Sandi   October 27th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Whoever you are Gary, YOU are the Naive idiot that believes in McCain! Obama is our only hope to recover from this economical mess..so GROW up! READ the NEWS..WATCH CNN!! Get your facts straight before you spew your crap.

KLEE   October 27th, 2008 9:58 am ET

FEAR vs HOPE – U CHOOSE!

Kevin,FL   October 27th, 2008 9:58 am ET

All the polls that Obama has a slim lead in is within the M.O.E which to me is still a tossup state

Bridgette-PA   October 27th, 2008 9:58 am ET

CNN, please with giving us your "POLL OF POLLS" everyday! My goodness, can't you make it interesting and give us a "WEEKLY POLL OF POLLS"? This is getting on my nerves. Eight more days…..eight more days…..SAY IT WITH ME, OBAMA/BIDEN SUPPORTERS……eight more days…..eight more days…..

afra   October 27th, 2008 9:58 am ET

The world is eagerly holding its breath for that change on Nov. 4. A change that will restore USA as the rightful leader of the world, a USA that acts in consonance with other countries, a USA with a listening ear that does not bully; a USA that is respected and whose flag is not burnt at will; a USA whose citizens live in peace because it does not threaten others unnecessarily. The world is WAITING for BARAK/BIDEN to lift the USA from the ashes of the BUSHES!!!

New Mexico voter   October 27th, 2008 9:57 am ET

I am concerned about the "Obama lead". I've talked to too many "supporters" who never registered to vote. I don't understand that logic at all. Nonetheless, I hope those who are registered will VOTE. Obama/Biden 08

George James   October 27th, 2008 9:57 am ET

If you make a wrong choice,you suffer.That is what happened in the past.I am sure people will reject the last minute gimmicks of McCaine and Palin.

Scott NYC Independent   October 27th, 2008 9:57 am ET

DON'T GET OVER CONFIDENT – VOTE AND CONTACT ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND MAKE SURE THEY VOTE.

VOTE 08

VOTE 08

VOTE 08

The republicans are already trying to surpress votes that are premarily democratic votes – vote large and report any complaints no matter how small. Dont forget the video camera or camera phone at the voting site. If you see any thing report it.

Bruce   October 27th, 2008 9:57 am ET

The only non-thinnking pupets I have seen are those that still think McAin has a CLUE.

I do not make over $250,000.00 and I want a tax cut. All of you McCain supporters must make more than $250,000.00 or you could not support his tax plan.

VOTE OBAMA make sure it gets counted

JK Ashburn, VA   October 27th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Meanwhile stock markets all over the world continue to tank out of the uncertainty that an Obama presidency will bring and the almost certain swing to socialism that the US Congress will pursue and Obama will not stop.

douglas   October 27th, 2008 9:56 am ET

it aint over till the fat lady sings…
she is gettin her voice done

vic   October 27th, 2008 9:56 am ET

The polls are not absolute – if you want Senator Obama to win this election then you must VOTE!
John McCain has no answers for our country, and It's hard for me to understand why people will cling to their party instead of their country.
I'm a reformed republican…voting democratic for the first time in my life, and I'm hoping other republicans will put our country before party and vote for Senator Obama.

Kingsley Okere   October 27th, 2008 9:55 am ET

I am writing from Africa, there is no doubt that Obama ia almost venerated here but the issue remains non of the candidates have made a promise conserning the flash points in Africa especially Darfur. We hope it wont be another four years of disappiontment for Africa. Still we love Obama.

Terry, Dallas Texas   October 27th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Most Republican insiders have quietly conceded the presidential race and are now trying to pump their remaining resources into the congressional battles. It's the smart thing to do although they will most likely lose additioanl seats as well. They are just trying to avoid giving the Dems the 60 seat majority they need to override filibusters.

Kingslough   October 27th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Polls are just a single portion of the entire public, anyone seen how the young voters are fired up for change? Those opinion polls mostly refer to the older folks who mostly are afraid of change and like to stick to the usual oppression of the rethugs.

Shay   October 27th, 2008 9:55 am ET

I want change and just because everyone think McCain would be a change agent is wrong. This man don't have a plan except Obama/Biden. This is not what the American People want, they want to know what you can do for this country,

I think Obama has spelled it out for me and I really am impressed with is health care plan. People we know that if we have diabeties, high blood pressure or heart problems no insure company will insure us without high cost.

So let's think about what we will be missing if Obama don't become President, and this will be a chance for CHANGE. CHANGE in Obama is what we need and now.

Penny   October 27th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Gary…..Bush kept us safe? Tell that to the parents of those killed in a war we had no business waging!!

Bruce   October 27th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Beware!!!!

The Repubs are trying to preven registerd voters from voting

Make sure you get to VOTE

If you have a problem REPORT IT

REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA   October 27th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Watching McCain on Meet the Press PROVED he is ERRATIC and UNSTABLE. Palin has PROVED she is NOT qualified to be VP…. I am extremely happy I VOTED FOR OBAMA.

Jenna   October 27th, 2008 9:53 am ET

I was for Obama, but thyere's just too many questionable and unanswered issues following him all through politics. I feel I have been ill informed by the media bias. I cannot feel good about myself voting for Obama. I will vote for McCain/Palin and hope they can reform the corruption in the senate and house and remove those responsible for the financial collapse we will all suffer for.

Texas Trail Dog!   October 27th, 2008 9:52 am ET

This is so hard to believe that the American people can be so foolish. They were fools 8 years ago and now they're on the path to destruction. With all the trash in OBAMA's background they're still jumping on his bandwagon of a highway to nowhere. He has not got a plan on what to do for this country other than to tax it to death and destroy the military. I understand the African Americans voting for him but not the Spanish Americans or the Whites. Do you know that he does not have your interest at heart. He will do nothing for the African Americans either but they will vote for him because hes is black. They will not face the issues. I realize McCAIN is not the best choice but he is the only choice left to make.

lauren   October 27th, 2008 9:51 am ET

I am so nervous for next week. Everyone get out and VOTE!
OBAMA/BIDEN!!!!

(Seriously…the thought of Palin as VP is panic-attack inducing.)

Mary   October 27th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Two Words:

SARA PALIN

Jan, Knoxville, TN   October 27th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Looks to me like things are falling apart for the McCain/Palin ticket. I have never seen such a poorly run campaign.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN!

dj   October 27th, 2008 9:50 am ET

The American people need to stay focused on the mess the Republicans have gotten us into over the past years under their administration. We haven't seen anything yet if McCain-Palin is elected!!!!!!!! Barak Obama must win this election…..he's our only hope for getting things back on track, not only for America but globally!

Ruby   October 27th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Obama looks young & healthy and presidential.
Mccain looks so very old and stressed out. He will not do well in the oval office with his jittery behavior. He needs lots of rest.

Jeff, OH   October 27th, 2008 9:49 am ET

John McCain's uphill climb stems mostly from his VP choice of Sarah
Palin. The majority of Americans are intelligent thinkers who know
what is at stake if we ever allow this country to fall into the hands of
an unqualified person like Palin. John McCain has admitted himself
that the economy is not his strong point. That is the number one issue
facing the country. So what's left? Fear and Warmongering?

Democrats 08.

bill   October 27th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Get Palin some more press conferences. And let McCain show his "angry old man" routine on national television again. That should remove any doubts.

Jay N.H.   October 27th, 2008 9:49 am ET

The Redumblicans are up to thier old tricks purging people from the voter rolls. They are trying to steal another election. Change is coming!!! In 8 days we can turn the page on this horrific admin and its sidekick McCain.

Florence, SC   October 27th, 2008 9:49 am ET

EARTH TO REPUBLICIANS : You yall supported and voted for Bush 4 years ago. Everyone can agree that was a terrible idea. Why are you willing to make the same mistake twice.

McCain has a mountain to climb to win, but judging strictly by his negative campaign tactics and VP pick, he created the mountain himself.

Alison B   October 27th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Go Barack…all the way to the WHITE HOUSE and doing it with dignity, respect and honorable unlike his counterpart

joe   October 27th, 2008 9:48 am ET

finally Barak HUSSEIN obama with no experience,no body knows where he stands on important issues,the guy who was connected to people like AYERS, REZKO,REV WRIGHT, the guy who used and possibly DEALT drugs is going to be the president of USA.hip hip hurray.
Hope biden will teach him on the job. we tried a newbie in BUSH who was surrounded by smart people and see what we got.I am a democrat and is voting MCCAIN. Go Mccain

GARY   October 27th, 2008 9:48 am ET

THIS COUNTRY IS DOOMED IF OBAMA GETS ELECTED. YOU STINKEN NAIVE MORON PUPPETS THAT SUPPORT HIM ,WILL WISH YOU DIDN'T 6 MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD. ALL OBAMA HAS IS A BIG MOUTH AND A LINE OF BS. A MILE LONG.THIS HAS BEEN A FIXED RACE FROM THE BEGINING STARTING WITH THE MEDIA ,MONEY AND DNC. HE FLIP FLOPS ON EVERYTHING HE TALKS ABOUT. HE CANT GIVE A STRAIGHT ANSWER BECAUSE HE HAS NONE. YOU NAIVE SUPPORTERS HAVE SEEN THE LAST OF OUR COUNTRY . YOU ALL BLAMED BUSH ,BUT HE KEPT YOUR —S SAFE FOR 8 YRS. FROM MORE TERROIST ATTACKS. OBAMA WONT BEABLE TOO. THEY WILL ATTACK IF HE GETS ELECTED.BEING SAFE IS THE FIRST ,THATS WHY MCCAIN CARES AND OBAMA ONLY GIVES YOU ALL A BUNCH OF DREAMS AND WORDS OF CHANGE. OBAMA PUT DOWN HRC AND THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION WHILE RUNNING AGAINST ,HER BUT NOW COMPARES EVERYTHING HE IS DOING TO THE CLINTON YRS. WHAT A MORON. YOU PEOPLE ARE NAIVE.

Bruce   October 27th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Poles do not count only your vote counts.

Get out and VOTE.

DPerry   October 27th, 2008 9:48 am ET

The home stretch is here!!!! Obama ahead by many lengths!!

Obama 08′!!!

vic   October 27th, 2008 9:47 am ET

First the McCain-Palin campaign call Senator Obama a Socialist…and now a Communist (I highly doubt Palin know what either mean)… anyway, their campaign has turned even more sleazy and dark.
This election is not a popularity contest…it's about our country.
Our country is crumbling down around our ears and McCain has no answers…only more sleaze and more attacks.
The Bush Administration got us into this mess, and, in my humble opinion, President Obama will get us out.
Lets work together to rebuild our country, and stop with the divisive politics of the McCain-Palin campaign.
VOTE DEMOCRATIC!

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 27th, 2008 9:47 am ET

No more C students and flunkies in the White House!

Americans United for America!

Obama 2008!

EYES ON OBAMA   October 27th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Ok Obama, you've angled your way to this point, are you that good or did you just tap into NATIONAL DISCONTENT. Whatever, you had better be as good as all the HYPE, I just may vote for you, BUT, one time, if you can't deliver, without totally bankrupting my country, well just the same, no excuses, homie, we are Watching you.

2012 ;-)

RH, Ohio   October 27th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Hasn't the GOP done enough that affects our state? On the McCain website, if you click on jobs and then trade, you see two paragraphs; one is a continuing Bush policy of lowering the barriers to global trade and the other having to retrain laid off american workers.

Why doesn't he propose legislation that would bring jobs to America, instead of the other way around? … and the polls are close here; I just don't get it. If you're not outraged, you're just not paying attention.

Commonwealth of Virginia   October 27th, 2008 9:46 am ET

McCain won't reach the mountain top.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

colleen from canada   October 27th, 2008 9:46 am ET

why not say more about the huge crowds Barack got yesterday on the campaign trail CNN…are you afraid it might influence the vote. By all means, tell McCain's crowds as well, .e. 100,000 for Barack vs. 3000 for McCain. I hope this is the way the final tally looks!!!!!

Bye Bye Sarah   October 27th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Deombrat, are you one of those "lug nuts"? Spelling makes me think so.

Palin says the polls don't concern her. She said nothing about the Czechs, Hungarians, Russians or Germans. Guess they don't count.

From Texas   October 27th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Wake up people. Four more years of Bush's war under McWar or a new era of peace and prosperity. Up to you

facts are facts   October 27th, 2008 9:45 am ET

The fact many sensible and respectable Republicans have announced their support for Obama should be telling to anyone who is interested in their country"s and their own futures.

When you add this in along with the fact John McCain has yet to come up with one economic policy different than George Bush's policies how could anyone expect any different economic conditions than those that currently exist?

I think the polls are under estimating the margin of victory Obama will have in these elections and would expect him to have at least 200 more electoral votes than John McCain.

JL   October 27th, 2008 9:45 am ET

I still don't believe the polls because of the old republican tricks to keep democrats from casting their vote on election day.

Be sure to show up and know your rights.

Michael in Houston   October 27th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Hold 3…..2……1 Okay here comes the "CNN is being biased" or "The polls don't eman anything" rants. Come on Repubs, let's get it over it. Although I have to agree the pools are not correct. Obama is going to win y a larger margin than what the polls are predicting. It's funny because most o fyou Repubs don't even like McCain but you are only voting for him because of Obama. Now that is sad, if we didn't like Barack, we wouldn't just for for anyone just to see McCain not get in. Yeah, Yeah I know, we did it in 2004 but that was then and this is now. So Repubs, come on over here to the winning team, will ya! Don't feel sad Repubs, look on the bright side, you have 4 years to plot another lose.

X-Republican in Texas for Obama   October 27th, 2008 9:44 am ET

The race will tighten between now and Nov 4th. Just because Obama is ahead in the polls we can't sit back and think we don't need to get out and vote. I made sure I made my vote count first day of early voting.

GET OUT AND BARACK THE VOTE.

Billy   October 27th, 2008 9:44 am ET

One more week and then McCain and Palin can go away forever.

vw   October 27th, 2008 9:44 am ET

As long as American stay calm, they will definitely choose McCain for THE SAKE OF USA, ESPECIALLY at this critical moment.

Bill from Fairport, NY   October 27th, 2008 9:44 am ET

I really wish that the polls were closer. My greatest fear this year is that there will be complacency in the Democrat vote. People will just stay home if it's the least bit inconvenient thinking that, "what the hell, we have this in the bag. My missing vote won't be any problem". Result will be McCain/Palin will be elected.

dEMOBRAT   October 27th, 2008 9:44 am ET

good for you jon smith- no hand your paycheck over…….to barack obama.

CNN- BREAK THE STORY OF BARACK'S REAL AGENDA RECORDED IN 2001- 'REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH' AND 'ECONOMIC JUSTICE'

katiec   October 27th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Am happy to see Barack Obama ahead in the polls but am
extremely worried about the republicans dirty, criminall
tricks. Just read where they are trying to suppress thousands
upon thousands of votes in Colorado. They have and will
stoop to any level to try and win.
We Obama/Biden supporters must continue to work very'
hard to make sure voters elect them by a landslide.
Isn't it a shame that in this United States of American we
are victims to a political party with no scruples?
We cannot have people such as these running our country.

Ms Jenny   October 27th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Na na na na,
Na na na na,
Hey hey hey,
Good bye!!!!

dEMOBRAT   October 27th, 2008 9:42 am ET

BEAK THE STORYY CNN- OBAMA'S SOCIALIST AGENDA AUDIO FILE IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET- PROVE YOU ARE 'NO BIAS,NO BULL'

vote! OBAMA-BIDEN NOV.4th   October 27th, 2008 9:41 am ET

THE "UNITED" STATES WANTS A CHANGE, VOTE OBAMA BIDEN

Vince in NY   October 27th, 2008 9:41 am ET

McCain should just give up. The commies defeated him forty years ago and will defeat him on Nov. 4th!!! Viva El Presidente Obama!!

KJL   October 27th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Are we supposed to feel sorry for McCain? He's a nasty old man who wants to make war with the world because he lost in Vietnam, and he picked a hopeless running-mate. The only people who will vote for him are die-hard Republicans, religious nuts, and people who don't read the news.

dEMOBRAT   October 27th, 2008 9:39 am ET

WHERE IS THE AUDIO FILE OF OBAMA'S IDEAS OF CHANGE, AND 'ECONOMIC JUSTICE" BARACK THE STORY CNN!!!!!!!!!

Rodger   October 27th, 2008 9:39 am ET

America wants and needs change! Obama will win by a landslide, 10 red states will turn blue!

learn   October 27th, 2008 9:39 am ET

why?

Accountant Guy   October 27th, 2008 9:39 am ET

We are almost there, don't become overconfident. Now is the time for us to get out there and Barack the Vote!!

Obama/Biden '08

Bruce   October 27th, 2008 9:39 am ET

VOTE and make sure your vote gets counted the Repubs are up to their old games again. Do not let them prevent you from voting.

John Smith   October 27th, 2008 9:36 am ET

What planet is Scott L really from? Bush won BIG and HUGE in the past 8 years, and where is our nation today? This is a matter of common sense and true love for one's country, not party. This Republican is learned, informed, loves this country, and has already voted for BO. I thank God for this wisdom!

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