October 31, 2008
Posted: October 31st, 2008 01:38 PM ET

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Rick Davis says McCain is closing gaps in the polls.
Rick Davis says McCain is closing gaps in the polls.

(CNN) - As late polls continue to shows Barack Obama with an edge over John McCain in key battleground states, the Arizona senator’s campaign manager told reporters Friday the Republican nominee had momentum heading into the race’s closing days.

"We fight back," campaign manager Rick Davis said on a conference call, echoing McCain’s recent stump speech. "And we are witnessing, I believe, probably one of the greatest comebacks since John McCain won the primaries."

The latest CNN national poll of polls shows that Senator Barack Obama is at 50 per cent to McCain's 43 per cent, with 7 percent undecided. But Davis said surveys are irrelevant in the race’s homstretch.

"Guess what? Polling isn't accumulative," he said. "It's whatever it is today, and we see a very, very tight race today, so it really doesn't matter where it was ten days ago."

Davis claims that the campaign is beating back the perception that Obama is better suited to handling the financial crisis.

"One thing that is clear is that we've established a momentum; we've increased our gains in virtually every one of the battleground states throughout the course of the week," Davis said. "We've had probably the best 10 days of polling since the convention. We think we've shaken off the effects of the financial collapse that suppressed our numbers prior to the last debate."

Some CNN analysts see a different story.

"Obama's lead in most of the battleground states appears to be holding steady at this point," said CNN Senior Political Researcher Alan Silverleib. "If McCain can't close the gap over the weekend in states like Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio, there is no way for him to reach 270 electoral votes on Election Night."

And the McCain campaign is pushing its ground and advertising efforts as hard as possible in those states, pouring additional resources into advertising and get-out-the-vote efforts in battleground states like New Hampshire and Ohio.

"We're banking on a very close race," said Davis. "I mean we think this is going to be a tight electoral college year. We think this is going to be a tight popular vote year. There's no indications otherwise today."

And he responded to Obama campaign manager David Plouffe’s morning announcement that the Democratic nominee was going on the air in McCain’s home state of Arizona, and back on the airwaves in traditional GOP strongholds like North Dakota and Georgia.

"We encourage them to please pick other states that we intend to win, to spend their campaign cash and spread it out as much as they can," said Davis.

Filed under: John McCain


LJ in MD   October 31st, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Reason for voting for Obama; "He instills hope, inclusion, a brighter vision for our future".
Reason for voting for MKkklan: "He convinced me I should fear Obama".

Rob - WA   October 31st, 2008 2:19 pm ET

You must vot. Take this guys words as inspiration to GOTV for Obama!!!!!

skip   October 31st, 2008 2:19 pm ET

"And we are witnessing, I believe, probably one of the greatest comebacks since John McCain won the primaries."

In other words, "one of the greatest comebacks since . . . last March?!?"

"One thing that is clear is that we've established a momentum; we've increased our gains in virtually every one of the battleground states throughout the course of the week. We've had probably the best 10 days of polling since the convention. We think we've shaken off the effects of the financial collapse that suppressed our numbers prior to the last debate."

In other words, "We've got 'em right where we want 'em."

It sounds like Rick Davis is drinking something - and it isn't Kool-Aid.

Danielle   October 31st, 2008 2:18 pm ET

ROTFLMAO ~ I want want their drinking :)

Vote, Vote, Vote!!!!

I live in AZ and Obama might just take this state. We are working hard here. It would be great if Obama or Biden could come see us this weekend.

Just Me In WV   October 31st, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Palin is hiding the fact that she didnt give birth to her youngest child – her oldest female did!

Greg Hodges   October 31st, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Come on America. There is still time to save those uneducated,gun- toting rednecks from affordable health care! Vote McCain/Palin before they realize what it is really like to live in a democracy.OOPS; Too Late!!

Tylen   October 31st, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I love how McCain's camp ignores the polls, saying their irrelevent, and then in the same breath says "the polls show us closing the gap." Which is it? Are the polls balderdash, or are the relevent? I guess I shouldn't be surprised. McCain is the guy that ricochets from one message to another like a ping pong ball...

Manny T   October 31st, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Thats right the greatest comeback.... for the dems to retake the white house after 8 long years of cheating from the reps. McCain and the reps can't be trusted.. Vote, Vote now, but don't take 10 friends with u like Obama saysm take 20, 30, take a bus load. make calls whatever it takes it time that us dems take back what is rightfully ours the white house and restore the American Dream once and for all. Obama for the next 8 years 2008/ 2012 and Hillary Clinton 2014/2018!!! The dems take back the white house next 16 years!!!

MikeH   October 31st, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Hope dies last.

John McCain, I respected you in 2000, thought what the Bush campaign did to you was despicable. But their smears pale in comparison to what your campaign is doing.

You deserve to lose, and lose in disgrace. You did not wage a good campaign, you waged a campaign of devisivness and hate-pandering.

After you lose, you deserve to fade into obscurity, become just a footnote.

suzyku   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

He also said this in 2000! I hope he's wrong again because this country can NOT afford mccain/palin!
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!!!

obama mama   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

PALIN MEDICAL RECORD WILL ONLY SHOW SHE HAD 4 KIDS THE OTHER WAS NOT HERS!!! WHY ELSE WOULD SHE BE HIDING IT

Lisa   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Obama has already warned that the McCain camp is gonna get ugly. I guess this guy is just reinforcing that message.
Get ready folks, if you thought McCain was dirty before – brace yourself for the really bad stuff. I wonder how low he's prepared to go!?

Lee   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

They are all in la-la land. This entire campaign believes that If you repeat a lie enough times, then it becomes the truth.

Maybe they can tap their heels together three times and say some magic words, just like Dorothy did, and Poof, the election will be won by them.

It all reminds me of Bagdad Bob, who continued to insist that everything was ok there in Badgad, right up until the minute the statue came down.

turn az blue   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

you mean fraud???

GINA, OHIO   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

DREAM ON DAVIS OBAMA IS "THE ONE"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CanIcallyouJoe   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

In modern times, the "Free Elections" are no longer Free, nor Elections.

You can never underestimate the Republicans. They have pro-corporate policies because they know those corporations have the resources to buy their elections for them.

Do not accept Voter Fraud "brush offs".

This election is too important. We must DEMAND accurate voting and vote tallying. It is our RIGHT as American citizens. Bush has taken our civil liberties... we must not let them touch our RIGHTS.

DEMAND FAIR ELECTIONS IN 2008!!

Brian SD   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

"We encourage them to please pick other states that we intend to win, to spend their campaign cash and spread it out as much as they can," said Davis.

Be carefull what you wish for Davey.

Veteran for McCain   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

So now Bill Richardson is saying that everyone who makes less than $125k will receive a tax break . How hilarious is this. First 250k, then 200k, then Biden says 150k and now it's 125k. If you vote for Obama then you deserve the heartache that comes along with it.

Deb   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Typical rhetoric from the Republicans during this campaign. Take something that is untrue and twist it and turn it till you think people will believe it! Pretzel logic at its finest.

The race isn't tightening, the numbers aren't getting closer as shown by the polls so far. If anything they are shifting further away from McCain.

The final word is ours, though. PLEASE VOTE!

Randy   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

That I need a new ISP!

Oh well .., still not as much as one would expect.

Dee   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Its obvious they are grasping at straws. But it aint over till its over..so those of you supporting Obama ,get out there and get him elected! Get out the vote!!!

cool onlooker   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Keep prescribe some placebos to yourself. To someone with a big loss in sight, placebo is the best cure.

Predicting, and dreaming.

Obama'08

v.ananthan   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Obama can^t show anything from the past...
So he says McCain is Bush so vote for me...
So pathetic...

TW   October 31st, 2008 2:17 pm ET

How come when Barack does the Blitzer interview he is questioned thoroughly by Blitzer, but when Palin does the 'Blitzer' interview she is lobbed easy questions from some cream puff?

Keeping them honesty, CNN?

BC   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

...is that code for, 'the Republicans will once again try to steal the election'?

ShirleyY - Seattle   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

RICK DAVIS IS A CORRUPT MANIPULATOR, YOU WILL NOT GET IN OUR HEADS AND MAKE US THINK MCCAIN WILL COMEBACK, IT' S OVER RICK.

RICK THE ONLY REASON WHY YOU WANT MCCAIN TO WIN, SO YOU CAN KEEP GETTING TAXPAYERS MONEY.

Mike from Tacoma   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Well, they must remain upbeat... Kind of like saying "The boat will float... It's unsinkable" while the Titanic was sinking

Kim   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Good luck with that.

Obama '08

Emit R Detsaw   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

It's nice to dream.

Make sure to vote so McCain's dream is not our Nightmare

Jeff in Illinois   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I would have been shocked if the McCain campaign would have told the truth about this.

Sorry, John Sidney...you're about to get owned.

Andy in Seattle   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Give it up GOP!! Your time of controlling our government in ways that lines the pockets of you and your CEO friends is over! It's time you take a BIG BIG step back and accept the truth that the failures over the past decade have been because of your policies. You this country an apology and don't deserve any form of power until you end the corruption and greed and evil that thrives in your party.

jeff   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

It is amazing to me that the race is as close as it is considering the clear and obvious liberal bias of the mainstream media, including CNN. Just listen to Obama's "spiritual leader" (Obama's own words) and you will have a pretty good idea of what Obama really thinks. If Obama were white and his "spiritual leader" spewed the racist hatred that Reverend Wright spews, against minorities, CNN would tear him apart (and rightfully so). The mainstream media is shameless......."absolutely shameless"!

Carole   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

REPUBLICANS STEAL.................and I am sure CNN and Campbell Brown won't let this post up!

**So they are stealing another election?**

Hernandez. Achille   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

John McCain needs to give away the race. It is impossible for him to reach the magic number. If Sen. McCain can give me a specific answer on how he will regulate wall street. He would have my vote on tuesday. He really completely out of touch especially for that beauty queen he bought into the race. Make me sick...!

chicago way, yea   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

PLEASE PLEASE MAKE THIS NIGHTMARE NOT COME TRUE!!!!

GO VOTE!!!!

Barry Gregory   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Breaking News: New internal poll shows John McCain gaining ground with voters and might shock Obama and the world....

Heather from Seattle, WA   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

VOTE HOPE OVER FEAR!!!

obama mama   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

THEY ARE TRYING TO SHAKE THE CONFIDENCE OF OUR PARTY IT IS ALL A PLOY ONE OF THEIR MIND GAMES DONT FALL FOR IT WE NEED TO VOTE

lisa   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

ditto

Bobby, Triangle, VA   October 31st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

What a loser!!!

paul from jersey   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

You wish!!!

indepentent08 for obama/biden   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Mr Davis I don't know how much they are paying you to say that, but the only way this so call maverick (mccain) will win this election is by a way of fraud. To all of america that have read this statement or heard the video from ths statement, they are admiting that they are going to try to steal this election.

Get out and VOTE

BARACK OBAMA 2008
JOE BIDEN 2008

Judy from PA   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

You bloggers use this arena to make yourselves feel better, but guess what, it is alot closer than you think. Seriously, who is on this blog? College students? People who aren't working? Why are you on in the middle of the day?

Believe me, there are alot of people out here, who can't log on during the day because they are working hard or don't have a computer. And most of them are voting for McCain. And don't call them names or call them stupid. They are smarter than you. They don't fall for fancy words and rhetoric. They can see past it.

LJ in MD   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

It has started:
The Justice Department (which is 100% dedicated to keeping the Neocons safe) is sending hundreds of "observers" to mostly black, urban polling places and National Guard units have been put on alert.
Do you THINK this is being done to protect citizens right to vote?
Do you THINK they are there to guard against voter suppression?
They are there to intimidate non-conservative voters and to quickly suppress any complaints voters might make against the stealing of this election.
And if you think they care one tiny bit about it being wrong, you have not been paying attention for the past 8 years.
Don't be intimidated.
Vote! Vote! Vote!
Vote! Vote!
Vote!

Bill Davis   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Pollsters & pundits, sorcerers & palm readers, .... it ain't over 'til it's over ... like she said: VOTE! ... we owe it to those who came before, we owe it to ourselves, ... but most of all, we owe it to our children.

Ignore all polls & predictions. VOTE!

Steve/Houston,TX   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

IN YOUR DREAMS!!!!!

BARACK THE VOTE!

Butch   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Rick speaks truth: "The greatest comeback since..." the last time there was a vote.

Smart Americans for Obama   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

You can't predict your own comeback. Face the facts; more Americans do not agree with McCain's ideas than Obama's. We are also able to look past your negative ads and lies to see the truth. No more will America act like four year olds and believe you rumors to make us not focus on what matters. This Election is a wake up call to all politicians. Just tell America the truth and we will make our decision wisely.

Obama/Biden 2008 & 2012

deb in Colo   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Saying doesn't make it so.

brian   October 31st, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Their blind persistence is ADORABLEEEEE.

Elliana - young professional for Obama   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

If McCain/Palin can LIE, CHEAT TO STEAL THE ELECTION, naturally they see it as a great comeback. I will NEVER accept these morons victory. It will be a shame and slap in the face to all the good decent forward thinking Americans if McSame and Scary Pailin get to the white house... God help us all if dumb and dumber steal this election from the great people of the USA.

Laverne   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

What is this reverse psychology?

Dave g, Minneapolis   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I wouldn't call it a comeback, but there is a surge in the number of people signing up for the Libertarian party.

That's one thing that the Republicans and Democrats have done this year, is to prove that they are not about doing anything new. Their failed policies have put us here, and they continue to create problems with more bailouts. Both parties are responsible and when we have a chance to vote for Bob Barr, why would we turn that down?

People recognize that we don't want to keep expanding the government by transferring larger debt to our children. We don't want war, and we don't want to bailout companies that are doing poorly because of their own actions. The real terror now is that companies are deemed "too big to fail" and the Democrats and Republicans are over a barrel believing it. Then we Americans are held hostage by both the companies and the two parties that keep giving our money away.

Barr '08!!!

Loyal Democrat in MD   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Too little too late is right! McCain is trying to make his Last Stand & it won't work.
Don't slack up now...over the top with Obama/Biden!!

Kevin   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

So can we now call the McCain campaign hypocrites yet again? I seem to remember just days ago when they were bashing Obama for saying he has already won (when he actually hadn't, but whatevs).

Thanks for the "bold" prediction Rick, but it doesn't change anything.

jeff in MA   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

I'm glad to see McCain hasn't lost his sense of humor.

asiana   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

WHAT? I can't believe how republicans want to believe that Sen. McCain can still win this! They're in denial. It's so over...

steve   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Obama is sweating now. Ha ha. Go johnny go!

Ken J   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Looking for something better in the Buckeye State. It will be close, but we need change in Ohio....not smears, not lies, not fear, not erratic leadership, and not hopelessness. Going to now to GOTV in NE Ohio for true hope and true leadership. Vote BO/JB today!

mstercor   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

please god, do not let this man and woman win!

we need hope
we need peace
we need

obama/biden

Craig a Texas Democrat   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

The only way McCain could comeback and win is if the GOP steal the election.

Greg, San Francisco, CA   October 31st, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Nothing should be taken for granted and all Obama supporters should be certain to vote.

Kate, New York   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

If Rick Davis says it enough, he thinks it will come TRUE! McCain/Palin are toast! He says the polls don't mean anything, but if the percentages were the other way around he would be singing a different tune!

When the Republicans have to spend their money in traditional Red States, like Montana, North Dakota, and Arizona something is definitely wrong.

Everyone needs to VOTE – JUST VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN

David Stein   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Delusional. Really, more than that, this is the sound of entitlement in a state of shock and awe. Oh, how we love it here in Canada, how indeed.

Rachel Farris   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Come on Missouri.....get out and get Obama in there. We can't afford 4 years of McCain/Palin. She was just in Cape Girardeau Missouri. Same old rhetoric from what I understand. All talk and nothing said.
I just read the McCain healthplan. It is as screwed up as the Drug Plan for seniors. All you seniors take heed!

Jess   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Does this mean, Sarah Palin is going to be build the bridge to nowhere?

daniel   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

this sounds to me like the desperation and hopelessness of a drowning man who wants to rest of the country to take him and his campaign seriously. after talking so much about judgement look what he has for a vice presidential pick and all the negative and racially coded campaign slogans. i can't wait for election night to see the look in their faces when they deliver their concession speech or they are planning on a recount!

Justin M   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Must be hard to be on the losing team...

NE DEM   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

What else is he going to say? "We're done"?

Parish, Cincinnati OH   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

All this is meaningless if you don't get out to vote! Want to prevent the upset. get to the polls today!

Phoenix   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

remember davis, we have the money, you don't. By the way, thanks for all the Republican endorsements.

Vickie   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Obama supporters................VOTE!!!!!
Don't take anything for granted.

Obama/Biden '08

Mary from Sarasota FL   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Numb nut; these polls were day before yesterday, not ten days ago.
We will see on Tues night. We will see.
and GO VOTE, people GO Vote !! I did and it feels GOOD...

TBT   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

So much cash, so little time .... to spend it
Well, might as well use it to get McCain to come back and try to keep up by spending his little cash where he wasn't supposed to. BRILLIANT

ebony   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

He is talking about the Jeremiah Wright ads that the McCain Campaign surrogate pac orgs have started airing. That is thier prayer... that it will SCARE PEOPLE into voting for McCain. Laughable!

We all know that republicans lie and will do anything (disenfranchise voters, wrig machines) to win the presidency.

I just hope that the Jeremiah Wright ads DO NOT WORK and that McCain and his club are remembered as the shameless, immoral sellouts that they really are.

Gee McCain, at least LOSE with HONOR!

"We're banking on a very close race,"   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I wouldn't hire this man to plan or work on my campaign for dormitory representative at my school – he's not even playing to win. They're no draws in presidential elections.

I'll vote for the Obama/Biden ticket.

claudia dick   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

the last time mcCain run for president he said the same thing he is saying now.that the polls are incorrect ,in denial again.

GERRY   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

HELLO – AM I MISSING SOMETHING? MR. DAVIS DON'T YOU WISH!
THIS ELECTION IS NOW IN THE HANDS OF OUR MAKER – I KNOW HE WILL MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE.........GO OBAMA !!!!!!!!

Jason   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

"I mean we think this is going to be a tight electoral college year...There's no indications otherwise today."

Ummm...

Other than the early voting returns showing Obama up by 10-20%?

Other than nearly ALL of the non-partisan polling sites giving Obama a 50-125 point electoral edge?

Other than nearly ALL polling showing that the popular vote margin hasn't changed by more than a few points in weeks?

Other than that, no indications otherwise...

Peter (CA)   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

And I thought Tucker Bounds was the biggest liar in that campaign.

I'm guessing he is saying this so that the Republicans can still get some of their Senate and House seats.

For McCain to win, it would take voter fraud of the magnitude of an third world dictatorship. There would have to be National Guard troops in the streets and martial law would have to be declared.

NV for Obama/Biden   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I cant wait until Nov 5th so I never again have to be subjected to the immature, moronic rhetoric of Rick Davis or Tucker Bounds!!

Get out and VOTE!!!!

NV WILL be BLUE!!!!!

Obama/Biden = President Obama and V.P. Biden!!

charlie in maine   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Here are the bare facts about polling. History is written by those who show-up. It only counts on election day. 28% of the electorate still thinks George W Bush is doing fine. If they are so numb to think that about George W Bush then that 28% probably does not see Sarah Palin as un-qualified or John McCain as eratic for selecting her. Say what you want about that 28% but they always vote and they always will. If you are okay with letting them decide the election then I guess you could stay home on Tuesday. If only 50% of the electorate votes than that 28% is a majority for McCain. If 60% vote, advatage Obama if 70% of the electorate would vote Obama will have a landslide of epic propotions and a clear mandate for getting our country back on its path to the 21st century.

Haas   October 31st, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Rick Davis is a lobbyist and a scum bag. That alone should be a reason to NOT vote for John McCain.

znagi   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

To the dispoinement of the macain's campaign Americans are smarter this time around george bush's tactics that they banked on aren't working

it's over

Elizabeth, TX   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

Kevin, Austin TX   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

He's right. Polls take a snapshot in the moment. The only polls that matter close at the end of the day on Tuesday.

So, please go out and vote and call all of your friends to make sure they vote. Let's show Mr. Davis and Co. that we've had enough of negative politics, and show him that the snapshot ten days ago was wrong... it gave to many votes to McCain!

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Look! It's Rick the Lobbyist! Where are Charlie and Steve the Lobbyists? In search of Caribou Barbie and Joe the Plumber?

Josh in NC   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I have to say it's not looking good.... I hope he can turn it around or else we are up the creek.

james in s.c.   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

i'm not going to fall for that rick davis talk, the republicans had stole 2 elections and i'm possitive american people are smarter this time, whats with them hungry for power by telling lies, fear mongering, and hate. the repubs must really hate america!!!

GO VOTE!!! GO OBAMA-BIDEN 08 & 12

ANDY DAAS   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Rick Davis should be checking the polls in Arizona.

Obama Supporter   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Fight the fights you can win....This One Is OVER!!!

JM   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

McCain's campaign manager is as inconsistent as the McCain campaign itself.

First, he says it doesn't matter where polling was ten days ago.

Then, he attempts to tout the campaign's momentum based upon the previous ten days of polling.

One thing is for sure. A McCain presidency will be just as inconsistent and erratic as his campaign has been.

John   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

McCain will lose as miserably. He is miserable, his campaign has been miserable, his choice of VP is a laugh and he has no substance to anything he has said. When he speaks, I simply turn the channel. When Mooose Lips speaks I just laugh at her ignorance.

Thank you for this jab I will go contribute more money to Obama!

Go Obama

Aer   October 31st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Comeback...with cheating...they have everything under control...they did it before (2000), they can sure do it again.

shom   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

keep on talking, nothing is gonna work this time.
OBAMA/BIDEN2008/2012

james in s.c.   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

i'm not going to fall for that rick davis talk, the republicans had stole 2 elections and i'm possitive american people are smarter this time, whats with them hungry for power by telling lies, fear mongering, and hate. the repubs must really hate america!!!

GO VOTE!!! GO OBAMA-BIDE 08 & 12

Elle   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

People need to rembember eactly who it was that signed off on allowing many of our precious jobs out of this country–think back-NAFTA-CLINTON, a democrat. Obama will have much higher taxes for all of us in the middle.

Roy   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Ha-Ha! Dream on.

What a joke for John McCain to be on SNL. He and Sarah should be clowns for circus instead of running the government. We don't want these clowns in White House.

John McCain & Sarah Palin are not trustworthy just like President Bush & Vice President Cheney.

Jonathon   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Unforuntaely it does matter what the polls were 10 days ago. Early voting has to be takin into account. Vote Modern Whig Party in 2010!

Soccer mom from Canada   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

McCain and Palin are dividing Americans. Palin is dividing Republicans. Neither of these people should be given the responsibility to lead. They have shown they don't know how. Their behavior should not be rewarded. Regardless of who wins on Nov. 4th America's unity will be damaged by their despicable tactics. This is irresponsible given the various problems you are facing.
As your neighbor I hope and pray for a safe election and a positive outcome. I wish you all peace.

No2RepubGimmicks   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Is that Bart Simpson?

Wally©   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Wally© predicts...

'One of the greatest landslides'...

Come on Rick !!! Don't make McCain look more of a fool than he already does !!!

You're starting to sound like the Iraqi Information Minister who claimed victory when they were gettin' their *ss kicked !!!

Sometimes...silence is golden !!!

Jeremy   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I'm going to predict one of the most lopsided victories in history...for Obama. McCain must win PA to have a chance and he's been down double digits for weeks. Sorry Rick, we see through your bs. I agree, the race is tightening, in Arizona, Mr. Maverick's home state. If things are going so well for your campaign, why is McCain scheduled to go to Arizona on Monday? A little worried, are we?

Shawn_T   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

GO OUT AND VOTE
GO OUT AND VOTE
GO OUT AND VOTE
GO OUT AND VOTE
GO OUT AND VOTE
GO OUT AND VOTE
GO OUT AND VOTE
GO OUT AND VOTE

OTHERWISE....

do NOT complain!

annie   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I just got an email that Omama is the Anti-Christ. On Monday he will be the reincarnated Hitler. I am getting ready to vote in an hour for Obama so I don't have to listen to this crap anymore.

hurriCAIN PALIN   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

better believe it, all you nobama followers of the false prophet, theres

a sleeping republican giant thats goin to crush the false messiah on

nov4. theres a whole lot more support than you guys think.

Kathlynn   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Besides, when you have the proven ability to manipulate the voting machines and only count the ballots you want, you can always stage a huge comeback!

Brendan   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

How about Gallup poll

52Obama
43 McCain
Likely voters

Or Tran Likely Voters
51 Obama
43McCain

Also obama is winning out of the margin or error is tied with McCain.

Tied my.....

Just go VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
Obama 08!

ohio voter   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

hahahahaha. I guess Miss Cleo charged him 1.99 for that prediction

Bryce   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

keep dreaming Rick.

Irma in North Carolina   October 31st, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Hey every one lets hope that God sees to it that it is task of God ( as Sarah would say) to let them two loose this election. The funny thing would be if Mccain lost his home state. Of course Cindy with all her money could by the state off. I think she is already put some money in there. The Mccain camp said they were low on Money and now on Monday they say they are going to outspend Obama. And if the Mccain camp is predicting one of the greatest come backs you know darn well they have something rigged up to win this election.

Dee   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Sorry but he reminds me of Dana Carvey's "Church Lady" Character from SNL....

"Hmmm...he looks like someone...now who is it?....I don't know....is it?....SATAN"

rk   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

the only way he wins is if we repeat florida 2000! Idiots! the judges are already in place in the supreme court, all the repugnicants need to do is be within 100000 votes behind to win the state. Bush should know!

Rev Melvin Johnson   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I guess if they keep telling themselves that they will win. However, most people I know of all races want serious change and they are voting for Senator Obama in the Delaware, Pennslyvania and New Jersey area.

sabuc for Obama   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

This coming from the party that foretold our quick and easy victories in Afghanistan and Iraq, said we'd be treated as liberators, said that the oil would pay for the wars, and knew where the WMDs were hidden?!?

If McCain wins it will mean a hat trick of Stolen elections by the GOP.

GET OUT AND VOTE EARLY TO PROVE THEM WRONG!!!!

Vote early and help everyone go to sleep early and happy come Tuesday night.

Donna S   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

no wonder they don't understand the econmy – they don't understand simple math.

rose   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Senator McCain you are no hero, you are in fact a terrorist.

Your campaign advisor & "Transition Chief" William Timmons was a Saddam Hussein lobbyist for 5 years.
You pal around with Gordon Liddy, domestic terrorist.
You are a member of "The Project for a New American Century" – a radical extremist terrorist organization.
Your VP candidate's husband Todd Palin is a domestic terrorist in the Alaskan Independence Party.
You accuse Obama of knowing Rashid Khalidi, yet you yourself have given Rashid Khalidi & the PLO $500,000.00!!! So by your logic, if Obama is a terrorist sympathizer like you claim, then you Senator McCain are a state sponsor of terrorism. You are, by your own twisted logic, a terrorist by your own admittance.
You have met with Chilean Dictator Pinochet, a terrorist.
You're coordinated effort to use FOX NEWS, the Bush Administration, your campaign, Sarah Palin, and The Justice Department to commit voter fraud, voter intimidation, & voter suppression is an act of terrorism.

John McCain you are a disgrace to your uniform, yourself, & to your country.

Jerry   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Wishful thinking?

Ok, if polls are inaccurate, do you think Obama is going to win Texas? Or Louisiana?

No, I didn't think so.

Polls, apparently, are inaccurate only when they show you are losing.

ANDY DAAS   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Speaking of a motivation for the Democrats.

Clare, Orlando, FL   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

STOP telling this Lie! Everyone has forgotten about the Latinos and the Blacks. We are standing together for change. We are coming out in numbers to help Barack unite the Our America. We are all one nation under GOD. UNITE PEOPLE! We are apart of the rainbow.

JohnWinNC   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

See the Emperor's new clothes? They were spun of fine gold and are quite beautiful to behold. Only those of great importance, such as Sarah Palin and Joe the Plumber, can see the exquisite outfits.

Then, a small child says, "He's not wearing any clothes!"

Sad, but true; McCain has now become the "celebrity," "empty suit, "man of no substance," "pal of terrorists,"socialist," "not ready to lead" and "that one."

No matter what he says, he's lying about his "clothes."

Ron   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

What are these people smoking? Perhaps a urinalysis should be required before you become a high level staffer in a political campaign.

I understand that they can't just say "Well, we're way down in the polls but we're trying really hard", as that will make them look weak. But going the opposite direction and looking like you fell off the rally stage one too many times doesn't help you either.

Rich from Ohio   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

what a jokke – just enough info to keep Republicans from being too depressed...

Vote for HOPE, not HATE...Obama 08

Anthony   October 31st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

HAHAHA!!!! YEAH RIGHT!!!

only if they try to fix it.......again...

OBAMA 08!!!

James   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Sorry Davis WRONG AGAIN.

Vote Smart

Vote Obama

Steven   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

It is very important that everyone votes!!! Failing campaigns are known for pushing out phony polls at the end of the campaign to encourage their voters to vote. But Rick Davis won't release his data support his wild claims. This means he is just making it up as he goes or the numbers are not a good as he claims them to be. When dozens of polls shows the opposite of what Mr. Davis is projecting, then he must show the data to prove it.

Bridgette-PA   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

NOT AS LONG AS OBAMA SUPPORTERS GET OUT THE VOTE! FORGET IF MCSAME! IT'S OVER FOR YOU

OBAMA/BIDEN -08!

Terry   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Like they say, denial isn't just a river in Egypt....

Arthur   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

If he'd played fair and chosen a better running mate he wouldn't be in a comeback position...a very poorly run campaign and McCain does not represent the future of America, he represents the past...he is overwith...should go home and retire...may be a problem deciding which one of his homes to move to...better be a state that goes red...may not be Arizona...since Arizona's newest population has come from California (where McCain couldn't win dog catcher)...

tee   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

YEA RIGHT MR DAVIS , YOU MUST BE BASING THIS ON THE FOX POLLS

malcolm   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

In what reality are these people living? So, I guess polls are only relevant when they are favorable to your campaign. The chances of the McCain campaign winning in virtually all remaining battleground states and flipping an Obama leaning/blue state appears nearly impossible. There are far too many places to catch up for McCain. When you're defending your own home state, it's time to throw in the towel. Not even "Joe The Plumber"can save you on this one McCain.
Obama/Biden 08

Jonathan   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Yeah, Right.
Like that is going to happen!

mitch   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

yeah,right. you been so right all along rick davis. [lobbyist extraordinaire] this guy will never be hired to run a campaign again ,after the disaster hes presided over so far. but, for davis, he can always go right back to lobbying for freddie and fannie.

Michael in San Diego   October 31st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Spouting these fairy tales is only motivating us (Obama voters) to get to the polls to make sure they don't come true!

HENRY   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Mr Davis..Get over it!!! Obama is going to win!!! PERIOD!!! FINAL END OF STORY!!!

Commonwealth of Virginia   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

These guys are dillusional.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Educated & Employed   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Remember Reagans comeback!

Obama supporters are nervous, in comments, they are shouting: "call everyone you know...email everyone...give rides to polls...etc..."

Hey McCain (you are a GREAT hero), you will do this.

Obama is so concerned, he had to make an infomercial, we all know that once you head down the road of infomercials, NEXT comes the psychic network, then you vanish into obscurity.

McCain, you are gaining traction, I witnessed as two Obama lawn signs were switched out after Obamas arrogant infomercial, I gave an undecided voter a McCain sign that proudly stands in her yard. (she made up her mind after his infomercial).

Senator McCain, hold your head high and make us proud, we are ready to call you Mr. President.

OFFWALLST   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

GET READY TO START CRYING DEMS!!!!!!!!!
YOU ARE ABOUT TO GET THE SHOCK OF YOUR LIFE

CLUE!!

WHY IS OBAMA IN IOWA AND PA......IF HE HAS SUCH A BIG LEAD??

ay from ohio   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

hahahhahahahahhah......i cant stop laughing. go take a nap

CR in WI   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Rick Davis accepted monies to influence John McCain from Fannie and Freddie.
Another of the whoopsies of the McCain campaign.
These guys can't get one plumber to a rally and they want to manage the best country in the world? Thanks but no thanks.

Bushes tax policy got us 760k fewer jobs, and a $10 trillion deficeit. McCain want to continue them, and says that it will create jobs. Sorry, but we've been paying attention sir, and your bologna has gone putrid.

BO08

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

That pic of Rick Davis looks like an SNL Parody (Will Ferrell plays Rick), much like the caricature of itself that McCain's campaign has become.

Otito-Koro   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

As they say in my culture, "oko nleri,obo nleri, Ipade dori bedi". Meaning, let us keep u braging, Tuesday is the D-Day. Please people, go OUT and Vote NOW and tell others to do same.
Ola.

amber ovalle   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Denial, denial, denial....all the negativity has led to their demise. Can't wait till Tuesday. Really looking forward to ushering in a new era with OBAMA.

Brian   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Please please please young people, old people, middle aged people, PLEASE VOTE! The MCCain campaign is counting on low-turnout by youth and black votes to win in their narrow victory strategy. PLEASE vote. Skip school, play sick, do whatever you have to do to vote. Stand in line, bring a book, your iPod, you patience and please let's close the deal for Barack. I am confident in Obama's ground game but we all know that the Republicans are very good at getting the vote out as well. Witness their 72-hr strategy over the past two elections that produced 2 narrow victories. Let's show everyone that we Dems and crossover Republicans (thank you by the way), can turn out too. If young people, black people and others do not turn out in the swings like VA, NC, OH, FL, CO, NV, PA and MO, then we lose. Very simple. Please vote early if you can so that you can help others on election day by giving rides, knocking on doors, making phone calls, etc. Ok, I have go on long enough, but PLEASE PLEASE VOTE! (I would, as an American, tell The GOP members to vote, but they don't need any convincing or prodding). Low turnout= President McCain and soon after that President Palin. :-/

Alex   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Really...okay here is your come back mccain... Today gall up traditional: 51 to 43. Expanded Model: 52 to 43.. and Registered Voters: 52 to 41... So you are saying you going to make up ummm 11 points in now 3 1/2 days...

I don't care about expanded and traditional model. What I am looking at is registered voters numbers. That's important because that's what I used since the primaries... I was jumping up and down when we reached +8 for Obama, now I am seeing +11....

Javier Oberti - Fort Lauderdale   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

The silent majority will speak on Tuesday. They will say not to socialism. They will say no to national welfare. They will say no to the empty suit named Barack Obama.

Sonja   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Give me a break! Regular Americans are sick and tired of politics like McCain/Palin – why do you think McCain campaign had to bus 4000 students to a McCain rally in Florida on Thursday that had an estimated total of 6000? The Republicans need to step back and reorganize after the election and realize that a NEW HUGE group of voters is now voting, a new generation and we are not going to be manipulated and lied to like voters of the past have been.
You wanted the youth to rock the vote Well WATCH OUT HERE WE COME AND WE ARE GOING TO ROCK YOUR WORLD!!

Brain Power   October 31st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

It's hard to give up power, but that's what this country is about. The same blue wave that hit Congress in 2006 will hit the White House in 2008. We are determined to take our country back from all buffoons.
Oh, let me be nice, all McCain and Palin supporters who want to keep the Bush policies and watch our country sink deeper in the ground.

All American kids–black, white, hispanic, asian, indian, muslim, arab, etc have the right to grow up and lead this country some day. Stop the divisiveness.

Obama/Biden 08

marc   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Don't be misled. I have to give the American people more credit than that.

Obama – Biden landslide victory

Meghan   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Yeah right! No way...this is our year. This is the people's moment! It'll only be a comeback if the corrupt republican party somehow rigs the election!

Obvious   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

How cute.

Rob indetroit   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

The only way MCbush win's is we have another 2000,
people today are not going to let that happen.

OBAMA-BIDEN08'

Arnold   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Please don't listen to Rick Davis, they have been loosing this race and there is no way they can win unless the CHEAT somehow. Please look out for thier scams. They are trying to downplay the youth vote saying they haven't turn up at the poles, but we all know this is an Historic election and we all want to be a part of it. Please get out and vote so there will be no way they can dispute the outcome.

The Change We Need!

Babs   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Isn't this the guy who said McCain won the debates BEFORE they ended??

Rick, keep arranging those deck chairs on the Titanic.

Taylor   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

yes...keep threatening close race! That makes the Obama Voters relentless! We LOVE IT!! Keep it coming. I smell the sweet scent of V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!!!!

Go Obama/Biden/Clinton!!

AM in VA   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Brush up that resume Rick. I'm sure there will be a need for a dirty low-ball campaign manager somewhere. Maybe head of advertising for Exxon-Mobil or Halliburton?

Josh   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Um, also Rick Davis, national polling doesn't matter, electoral votes does. And right now Barack Obama would literally have to lose Virginia, Pennyslvania, Ohio, Florida and Colorado if McCain is to win, and Obama's leading in all those states.

Michael   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

It's not a slam dunk for Obama, by any means. There have been upsets in the past.

But not this time. There's a palpable sense of hope in the air... you can almost taste it. More than at any time in over forty years, the world needs and craves change. And Barack Obama is the one to bring it. He's intelligent, thoughtful, even-tempered, unflappable, he listens to others, and he's not strait-jacketed by old orthodoxy. He's the leader for the future. He has the potential to be a revolutionary and iconic leader, not only of America, but of the world. All he needs, America, is your trust, your faith, and your vote. With those behind him, the future is limitless.

"There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come."
– Victor Hugo

inat2   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Al queda wants America to "humiliate Bush and his party".

should we take Al queda's endorsment of obama seriously?

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

WOW......... is this guy for REAL?

OR.......maybe Rick Davis knows that Republicans WILL STEAL the election just like they did in 2000!

PLEASE everyone, including you, College students GO VOTE!

And College students, dragged your friends along! We can not afford another four years a failed Republican policies!

VOTE************VOTE*************VOTE***************VOTE*************

sensible Cape Coral FL   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

OH Happy Day! (in your dreams)

Kina, A Veteran in NYC   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

lies, lies, and more lies...can these republicans get a grip of anything at all?...geez....pls let Mike Ditka and Gov. Palin go home...

Obama/Biden 08

Kina.

eugene   October 31st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I just heard thru the grapvine that the republican party lead by karl rove is planning to steal 12 million votes on tuesday,because they know the media is going to say it was the bradley effect,the people who runs those debo voting machines is run by the republican party,in those machines is going to control 2/3 of the votes,obama should win this election by 53% to 45%,but the result on tuesday is going to be mccain 49% obama 48%,this is what i have heard,this guy who told me this knows someone who works for the debo company.should i notify the obama camp of this before its to late?

Arthur James   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

I'm so sick of all these polls; I'd love to see them proved wrong.

They don't help – endless predictions just discourage voters, as if things are already in the can.

But they're not until the REAL votes are counted.

A few more days and we can all get back to our real lives.

liz   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Has anyone told him that "comeback" does not mean throwing away poor people's ballots or distributing pamphlets that tell people Democrats are supposed to vote on Nov 5??

Clare, Orlando, FL   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Stop telling the lies. Obama by a landslide.....no one ever polls the Black and Latino vote. We r with Obama because we want to UNITE USA, not divide. We are all one America!

hipmom   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Economy? What bad economy? Guess what, nothing's accumulative! As long as I have money and 7 houses, then everything's fine! We've shaken off the effects of the financial collapse, so the voters should have, too!

urbantexan   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Yeah stealing it.... I don't believe your weasal looking behind.

John S   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Yeah right. In your dreams maybe.
Mcacin wins this, then the election process in the USA is nothing but a joke. You want to see a revolution in America? Then let see McCain win this and see what happens. Another civil war would break out.

larrylegend   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

That's why the Dems don't need to be complacent, get out the vote, and take nothing for granted. Let's show the ol' geeser that "the lights are dimming."

Jim Schimmer   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Republicans just know McFEAR!

PEOPLE GO VOTE!!

IT's IMPORTANT TO GO VOTE... DON"T MATTER HOW LONG THE LINES ARE.. DO YOUR DUTY!!

CNN POST THIS... Please!!

denise nc   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

is this guy nuts. he is spreading hate all over the place mccain is trying to win by disgusting tactics. is he on drugs???? mccain, palin and davis are so very mean. disgusting they are trying to win by spreading hate and division he should be fired

Cheatin Time   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

They still have confidence because they plan on cheating. Just like in 2000 when news stations starting reporting that Gore won FL, they called the Bush campaign, and they said, NO, this can not be correct. A few hours later, Gov. Jebb Bush returned to FL via private jet (he was chilling with brother W in TX) and the results began to change.

Grace   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

For a minute I thought Rick Davis was being played by someone from SNL! He looks and sounds like a cartoon. GO OBAMA!!

Svanbasten, Atlanta   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

This is what we call BLIND OPTIMISM – The last kicks of a dying horse.

Fade Away McPain.

Cj   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

A Great Comeback???

You mean another Great Stolen Election, don't you?

barbara miller   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Momentum? That's rich! I keep logging in to see one or two more states on the electoral map turn yellow:) Any tiny little upswing you might be able to find.........might be due to a handful of folks buying into all the filth you are throwing out there. Pure filth! McCain's reputation is now tarnished forever – no apologies accepted down the road by the way.

VA is finally blue!   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Rick "the Lobbyist" has lost his mind. My hats off to David Axelrod for running a clean, respectable, and a geniusly stunning campaign for President Obama. This thing is in the bag. The only closing you're doing is in red states that YOU HAVE TO WIN. Our 270 electoral votes are safe. We're now going for the kill.....

Everyone....please vote. We need to keep fighting to the finish line.
Let's put this sad pathetic excuse for a campaign out of it's missery.

Go Obama/Biden..

hah   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

The only way McCain can make a comeback is if they rig the electronic machines. Maybe that's why they're so confident?

OBAMA 08

dj   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

such a dufus. only the red sox can make comebacks

d   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

That will be the worst thing that could happen to us. No more Bush like policies

T. Churchill   October 31st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

McCain / Palin = Fascism and McCarthyism. (You are judged by the
company you keep, spy on your neighbors , you are unAmerican if you
don't do what we say, be afraid, be very afraid while we take you to the cleaners, etc.)

Democrats = Freedom and individual rights and liberty.
Free yourselves.

Democrats 08.

Sue T   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

This is the leader of the McCain campaign? Is he the one to blame for all the trash, and lies that they are putting out? Is he the one with McCain that chose Palin with out any veeting? If the Polls were favoring McCain and showing him with a 7 point lead over Obama they would already be claiming victory............

leon pa   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

not this time mccain

Nimi from NY   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

The only way it could happen is if you throw everything that's remaining in the bathroom and it sticks. Otherwise you've exhausted everything in the kitchen sink and it didn't work. You've also tried somethings in the bathroom and it hasn't stuck yet. We may be getting some more things in the bathroom sink. I promise you it will not stick.Not if God has something to say about it.

Brad   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Another tequila shot, Rick?

Brenda C   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Yes Vote!!!
We can not allow this socialist, terrorist, liar to lead us. Obamanation will destroy everything we have. People that can read, READ. Get informed and don't vote because he's your color and makes you promises that he will not keep. God Help Us and God Bless The USA

McCain/Palin 08

Shamicia Dailes   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

HAHA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Erin in OK   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

VOTE!
VOTE!
VOTE!
VOTE!

young and informed independant   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

obama has so many voters behind him. they are not swaying, John McCain... how can you possibly win.. unless your ticket steals the election... AGAIN

google PNCA, JOHN MCCAIN, CNP SARA PALIN- watch out for the NWO

Mike   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I'm pretty sure this guy was one of Anderson Cooper's "Culprits of the Collapse."

I think it should be registering with people more that John McCain's CAMPAIGN MANAGER was one of the 10 people most responsible for economic collapse that the next President will have to get us out of.

If you're responsible for something, isn't it a stretch to say that you will be able to help us out of it?

And then there's Phil Gramm, the informal McCain adviser, also on the list.

I wish the media would make these connections a little more clear to the regular public.

Lee from FL   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

you watch too much football, not the Patriots V Giants...

Samuel   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

It's over!!! Give it up, Rick. Be a good fighter.

AB in MN   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Somebody get Mr Davis his prescriptions!

Serious Voter   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I already voted!!! For Barack Hussein Obama!!!

Mike   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Is he talking about Obama's come from behind win in McCain's home state?

Tell Rick to remove his head from his behind.

White woman in WI   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Vote.
Vote.
Vote.
Vote.

Mari   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Hmm...makes me wonder what the republicans are up to...Wouldn't be the first time an election has been stolen. Enough is enough! They have spread so much hatred this campaign and divided the United States even further. People we have to pull together and vote for change!

Obama/Biden rock!!!

Kevin   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

There is hope....if you are nervous about an Obama-Pelosi-Reed supermajority, get out and vote. If we lose, all is lost....forever.

Chris in CA   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I thought the pic of Davis was from SNL or the Muppet Show.

Kadenze   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Sure, they can fight back, it would be natural for McCaine to fight back
the only problem is they are fighting back with LIES!!!!!!!!

PLEASE PEOPLE COME OUT AND VOTE!!!!
WE NEED CHANGE!!!!!

WE CAN NOT TAKE ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF LIES!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!

TAINOPOWER   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

This is what is going to happens in the united states of obama. Reporters cast away , tv stations order to turn off, web pages remove. we might have only one tv channel the obama channel.? His past actions let me believe that this country is going to be turn to a socialist system against our will.

KT   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

I hope it's a good finish, but I hope McCain loses Arizona. That will be retribution for a terrible campaign.

A close race just goes to show that lots of people voted. I think democracy is the real winner here.

Go vote!

Toni - Atlanta   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Dream on.....

bob in L.A.   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

If polls are irrelevant then how do they know its getting closer as we get near the end?
Does anyony on McCain's team think before speaking?

JD from Austin,TX   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

The only comeback the McCain/Palin camp is going to have is on Nov. 4th when then come back to reality and see how they made complete fools of themselves!

Already voted!
Obama/Biden 08'

Blue in FL   October 31st, 2008 2:05 pm ET

One can only wish ... LOL

Otis   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

What else can they say? "We're going to get walloped?"

Serious Voter   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I already voted!!! For Barack Hussein Obama!!1

M.K in CA.   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

LIER!!!!!!!!!!!!! After this is over Rick Davis will be the laughing stock of the party and the country.

Ethan of NJ   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Bah, don't believe Rick Davis. He said early today that the race in Iowa is quote "dead even." He is light-years separated from reality.

Barbara   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Come on give a person a break. I've heard it all.

Joe from Mahwah, NJ   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Rick Davis is a weasel and can't wait for him to eat his words come election day.

Advice   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Possible , if you run an honest and sincere campaign with out telling lies and going for personnel attacks .Also please do not bring Joe (Plumber and Leiberman) into the campaign . If possible , try not to present Sarah Palin also

Old Dominionite   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Oh, so i guess the McCain camp knows something every single reputable independant poll doesnt.

AMERICA: LETS STOP THESE CLOWNS. VOTE O/B 08

Biff   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Good luck...throw in the towel now and save your dignity....oh wait, that's right...you gave up your dignity when you brought Caribou Barbie on the ticket. Pathetic campaign for the right.

Steve, New York, New York   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

John McCain of 2008 and Al Gore of 2000 have something "critical" in common – they both picked the two MOST INCREDIBLY BAD Vice Presidental running-mates (and Bush 43's decision on running mates was equally bad).

There was SOME chance that I voted for McCain – but now, I will definitely not – and we can thank his moronic pick of Sarah Palin as his running mate.

Abigail   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

. . . and the moon is made of green cheese. McCain can only DREAM of a victory. He sealed his fate when he showed what kind of decisions he's capable of – naming Palin as his V.P. choice. SHE IS A JOKE!

Enough   October 31st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Hopefully Rick Davis is still getting his payola from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, 'cause he's going to be out of a job real soon. Do you want fries with that?

Republican Woman for Obama   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

THE ONLY WAY FOR MCCAIN TO WIN THIS ELECTION IS IF THE GOP STEALS IT AGAIN!!!

I DON'T KNOW WHERE HE IS SEEING TIGHTENING BUT HE IS DELUSIONAL...WE ARE NOT GOING TO IGNORE THE POLLING BECAUSE THE POLLING WAS CORRECT IN 2000 AND 2004 ALSO!

ALL DAILY TRACKING POLLS SHOW OBAMA WITH A SUBSTANTIAL LEAD TODAY! EVEN RAS HAS HIM AT 51%...THEY WANT A TIGHT RACE SO THEY CAN STEAL IT! WE NEED TO BE UNITED...WE NEED TO VOTE!

bo   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Whatever makes you feel useful, Rick. It's over.

G   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Yeah – a comeback and try again in 2012!!!!

OB/JB 08-12

duh   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

You CNN people are living in a fantasy land if you think your liberal, muslim messiah is taking this election.

Janet Jacme   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Rick Davis- You look like Jar Jar Binks.

Enjoy obscurity and your lobbyist money after Obama wins. It'll be great NOT seeing you after November 4th

D in Phoenix   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

After eight years of Bush, does this guy think anyone with a mind is believing Republican spin?

Hey, Rick, your influence as a big time lobbyist is slipping away!

SoCal   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Whatever the McCain campaign says, the latest Gallup tracking poll shows that Obama's lead nationwide is actually widening in all categories (registered voters, likely voters traditional and expanded).

The latest polling in North Carolina by CNN shows quite clearly that NC is turning blue.

And yet another poll of Arizona released today by Reaserch 2000 (for DailyKOS) shows McCain up by one single point in his own home state.

It doesn't really look like "one of the greatest comebacks".

Cindy   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Well, positive thinking is an attribute... ^_^

CNN - Getting A Little Better   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Getting prepared to cause some chaos there Davis with DOJ?!

Patricia in Las Vegas   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Yea, the Republicans are fighting back with the most disgusting, slimy lies. I have absolutely no respect for McCain and Palin and the despicable campaign they are running.
Honesty and integrity will will the day. Looking forward to President Obama's win on Tuesday.

Charles   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

And McCain said he was going to whip Obama's you-know-what in the final debate. That didn't happen either

Vegas   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

This may be close.... have to wait two weeks before this gets figure out... which is always a bummer...

That or the polls are way off... (likley)... and Obama gets a landslide...

Independent but Leaning   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

America will again reject Socialism. McCain wins on Tuesday.

whatever   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

"We fight back"? Aren't you the ones provoking all this nastiness?

John   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Just because you wish it, doesn't make it so.

inat2   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

its closer than you all think. Do you ever wonder HOW it can be so close given the huge spending gap between BO and JM?

I smell an upset.

Jim, IN   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

You're right Rick, early voting locked in numbers dont count...err...oh wait.....

Not So Republican   October 31st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

These people definitely know how to say the right things....that's why we've been there way for so long....OBAMA 08

Liberated!   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Is this their new campaign strategy for the day.....delusions of grandeur.....you know it changes every day. Ha, ha, ha....keep dreaming buddy boy!

Rich in Seattle   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Ahhh, how cute of the Republicans.

Tracee   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Vote
Vote Early
It's time for a change and not more of the same. Voting for McCain would be voting for George Bush.

Obama/Biden 08

UCLAdy04   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Keep dreaming!

scott h.   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Wow, this is just sad.

ja   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Haha. Liars.

Why should the final weekend be any different than the rest of the campaign?

Anonymous   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I guess u would suggest that the obama campaign pick other state to go into while the Mc Cain Party is broker than a joke

go Obama & Company

lil   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

In your dreams.

Obama/Biden 2008

JOHN is CHANGE and EXPERIENCE!   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Support John and send the Obama myth back where it came from!!!

Joe Regis   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

This is delusional, Galup daily tracking poll has it 52 to 41 with Obama/Biden leading McCain – Palin by 11 points nationally. The gap is widenning ad rightly so in favor of the Obama/Biden ticket.

To avoid a sweep McCain and his staff need to go back to Arizona and stand guard there instead of taking them for granted or ingnoring them.

Landslide Obama/Biden 08/12.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Yes, Vote!!

I find it unlikely that McCain will make a dramatic comeback. . .but we can't take anything for granted. So. . .if you want change and a dynamic, intelligent leader who will bring it. . .get out and vote for Obama.

Please...   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Talk to the hand....

Obama/Biden 08

Ruben   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

What a buffon.

Rachielle from VA   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

i think they're getting confident because they know they've already stolen the election.

LS, Austin, Texas   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Voted early – for the Smart One Obama.

Rick Davis is another republican who speaks one liar after another. A very untrustworthy person that Rick Davis is, right along with McCain, Palin, and everyone else who supports this negative and hateful party.

Viringian for Obama   October 31st, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Put the arrogance of these smug GOP fools back where it belongs: in the dirt.

Their party has ruined America and now its time we punish the hell out of them. VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN.

Dont think about voting if you care about the issues. GO OUT AND DO IT

Carla   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Please VOTE!!

I make a call to all young voters (in high schools and colleges around the country).

We NEED YOU, think of your future.

Let's bring back HOPE to America.

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

scott   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

This prediction has a high probability of being correct. Obama and the media (90% of which is in the tank for him) are portraying that this thing isn't even close and we might as well just go ahead and crown him today. The problem is he is not ACTING like he's that far ahead. He is going to states and his campaign is spending money in states that he would not be bothering with if he were that far ahead. Who knows what can happen in the next four days, but it seems to me that a majority of Americans are seeing through the smoke screen put up by Obama. Of course, there are a few who have fallen 100% for the trick, like the woman who stated that she's not going to have to worry any more about putting gas in the tank and paying her mortgage. Quite sad actually.

Dana, NYC   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Did Sarah Palin predict this? She took a look into the future and she saw the victory right? Just like she can see Russia from her house!!! Well, her vision is not that good.... so, pack it up and just go home

R in Maine   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Willing to tell any lie, able to ignore all the facts, a perfect Republican president.

Isaac   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

McCain doesn't have "momentum", he has "JOE-mentum". Big difference. Remember how far that got his pal Lieberman back in 2004?

Sarah.....and my last name isn't Palin!   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Rick Davis is the worst campaign manager in modern history!

The GOP is a Pill   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Good morning heartache....

The GOP should start preparing themselves for the fact that they are going to lose and lose big–HUGE.

Obama/Biden 08

I wish I could vote in Arizona!

Arizonians, stand up and be counted for Barack and Joe.

RH   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

"There's no indications otherwise today."

???

What are they going to say when/if they get stomped on Tuesday? I mean, I understand they don't want to give any appearances of concession, but that doesn't justify what they're saying. They're only making fools of themselves with this sort of language.

MT   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Rick Davis... are you ready to go back to Freddie Mac? You'll be quite unemployed in about three days.

Darrel from Denver   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Optimism. Gotta love it. Here is betting McCain is wrong

tulsa   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Hey Rick, you given back the 15 thousand you were getting from Freddie Mac up until August?
Can you believe McVain still has this guy on his team?
Oh, and Ricky, yes, the Obama team will be spreading it's ENORMOUS cash advantage around. I'm very thankful you reminded me, so I can donate AGAIN.

All Republicans,
Aren't you tired of your party running on fear and division?
Aren't you tired of the lies and accusations? Aren't you ashamed of what the party of Lincoln and Roosevelt and Reagan has become?
Teddy Roosevelt himself initiated the graduated tax that McCain is now calling "socialism".
Reagan came up with the earned income tax credit. again, what Palin is calling "socialism"
Why not put down your anger and fear and join your fellow Americans who believe in the GOOD of this country?
Who in this world can defeat us if we stand together?
Only by being divided can we fail.
Join us and believe in this country again.
Vote Obama
Our future depends on it.

Observant Voter from Texas   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Everyone needs to get out and vote for Senator OB if you want to see things different from a positive perspective in our great country! I can not explain how important it is to vote!

ONE VOTE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!

tishoogle   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Davis your just as scary as Sara the Half Bake Alaskan!

OBAMA/BIDEN/08

adg   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I heard Mccain is going to use the Draft if he wins, If this is true its because he knows he could'nt inspire anyone to fight these wars for him. so he would have to make them!!!!

sam   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

GET OUT AND VOTE, ITS NOT TIME TO SLACK...TAKE BACK AMERICA...ITS YOUR FUTURE AT STAKE

Ken   October 31st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I believe that the media (and that includes CNN) are the ones that are not being fair to both candidates, especially McCain.

With CNN constantly broadcasting that Obama is ahead in the polls and McCain has a almost impossible journey in taking over the lead. I seem to hear that CNN is giving McCain more negative reporting and Obama more positive reporting. WHERE IS THE UNBIASED REPORTING.

NOBAMA 2008

McCain/Palin 2008

Liberated!   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

"We encourage them to please pick other states that we intend to win, to spend their campaign cash and spread it out as much as they can," said Davis.

Sounds like Davis is scared that Obama is moving into their territory....ha, ha, ha....too funny. They forgot that Obama has enought money to go even into Texas and pressure them!

No Davise we would encourage you to try to defend your states which we are going to win!!

Bill   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Obama: "A woman shouldn't have to suffer the rest of her life for a mistake she made when she was young."

Mr. Obama, then you are lucky to be here today. You do not understand the value of a human life.

You have sealed my vote for McCain.

TjayeInLA   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Sounds like they have a plan. If California turns red, we know they found a new state to steal.

Ryan   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

This is exactly the kind of rhetoric you hear out of campaigns right before they lose hard.

Lu   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Get out and vote!

Obama/Biden '08

krister   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

polling my not be cumulative, but early voting is. sorry, mccain.

Sam SixPack   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

We've got those Republicans on the run!

Just look at them scurry away like rats with all their obscene wealth in their greedy little paws!

We don’t need their lousy demeaning jobs. We will soon live in dignity – on our tax refunds.

Enlightened Voter   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

More lies from the rethuglicans! mccain will lose a crushing well deserved defeat and hopefully i will never see your snobbish face again!
mccain/palin = clueless pathological liars!

Jakedasnake   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Aerosmith said it best, "dream on, dream on, dream on."

GOP reasoning, if you keep repeating something, it will happen! ;)

Jane in CA   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Yeah right, and I'm the Queen of England!!!

VOTE FOR CHANGE! !
Go Obama

Nimi from NY   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

The only way it could happen is if you steal it. And it's not far fetched. Otherwise it's a wishful thinking to think that McCain will win this election.

ez   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I predicted that I wanted to vote for the Democrats for the first time. Guess what? I did.

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08

Doug R.   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I wonder if this Mr. Davis supported and voted for McLiar McCain in 2000??

Karen - Make your vote count   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Ok, so fight and we will fight for Barack. That's of course, if they plan on stealing another election.

Wei   October 31st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

"Well, you see, what we did was.. we polled 1000 Republicans.. and NEARLY HALF of them are voting for McCain! This race is far closer than you think it is!"

Juan   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

The only way McCain can pull off a comeback is if WE DON'T VOTE!!! Everyone, PLEASE VOTE. Plan on waiting in long lines and do whatever it takes to make it as comfortable for yourself as possible, but VOTE!

former gop   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Face it, Republicans, McCain's choice of Palin lost you all the election!!!

Marco   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I have a feeling they are planning something very very very sneaky. GET OUT THERE AND VOTE OBAMA SUPPORTERS!

Dont let these guys STEAL another election from us.

Obama/Biden '08

Tired of the Nonsense   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

whatever.....dream on.

Hussein   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

He is right!!

AD   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

When this race is over, the McCain campaign staffers will have careers in writing fiction. What fantastic imaginations they all have.

IowaMom   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

They fight back alright, seems all they do is fight, mudsling, instill fear.

VOTE PEOPLE VOTE!!!!!

Red, White & Blue   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

It's Red, White, and Blue Time.

The McCain supporters will be seeing RED
The slate will be WHITE with new posibilities
And the electoral map will be filled with BLUE states for Obama.

America 08

bill pike   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

the joe's have it: Joe the wall street crook, 6 pack, plumber, and now JOE McCARTHY. hate is hate and now you know why congressman lewis said what he did

for Obama   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

NO to McCain!
Please, America, save our country! Vote for Obama!
I am scary of McCain/Palin.

VOTE   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

VOTE VOTE VOTE. Vote early if you can. Tuesday may bring bad weather or sickness. Vote today.

former gop   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Aw, come on, that's a big Halloween joke, right?

Carla   October 31st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I almost fell out of my chair when I read this one. Are we serious?

CNN = neo-con   October 31st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

you're toast!

jim   October 31st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Hotline Poll + 7
Rasmussen Poll +4
Gallup RV + 11 LV +8
Marist Poll + 7
Zogby + 7
Battleground Poll + 4
ABC Tracking Poll + 8
TIPP Poll + 4
CBS Poll +11

Can the McLiar camp ever tell the truth?

Sam   October 31st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

The beatutiful thing in America is EVERYONE is entitled to dream. So Rick Davis, John McCain...DREAM ON for a big win.

cindy   October 31st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Hey Davis- yeah today Obama leads in the national polls and in many of the battleground states- Davis this is the case TODAY not 10 days ago!!!!

Obama the ONLY person cpabale of uniting us!
Obama the ONLY intelligent choice!
Obama the ONLY one with great judgement!

Obama the ONLY CHOICE!

NY   October 31st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

You are an idiot! HaHaHaHaHaHa!

Jennifer RN   October 31st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Ha Ha! Keep the hope alive...

Obama/ Biden 08!

Erik from Real PA   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Despite GOP hopes and cries of "socialist" or whatever the Scary Word du Jour might be, the electoral college math still doesn't favor McCain. If he wins ALL battleground states and keeps all states already leaning his way or solid for him, he still comes up short on the required 270. Obama would have to lose a few states trending his way (due to the worst polling errors in U.S. history, lots of closet racism, whatever) to not edge out a win on Tuesday.

Travis   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Whatever the outcome on Nov. 4th - Rick Davis will go down in history as the worst campaign manager ever.

Carol   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Denial, something McCain is very good at.

Indoobedly   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

LOL sure they are

Alabama Voter   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Who are they trying to kid? The way they have ran this campaign is horrendous. From Fear-mongering to saying that their opponents are Godless. How much lower can the Rupublicans sink? Go home McCain and take a nap. You have made a horrible mistake in your negative campaign but you finally brought people together to vote against you.

jm for sc   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

It doesn't matter how close the race is, as long as Obama wins!!!!

The McCain campaign is really putting their hopes in the prayer that white voters will not vote for a black candidate. Maybe some won't, but the effects of a recession does not pick and choose who is affected by race.

Obama/Biden 08

Winnie Hussein . . . in Montana   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I'm sure you will "fight". That's all you seem to know how to do. You do not know how to unite or exercise diplomatic strategy. What will you do if a foreign leader says something you don't like? Yell, curse, throw things. That'll work McCain and Palin.

So tired of this negative, slanderous campaign. So tired of this campaign's hateful, bigoted, right-wing, pseudo-Christian supporters.

Well..   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

If by "comeback" you mean loss then yes – this is going to be quite the "comeback"....

Jkay - KCMO   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

McCain...........fight – fight – fight

Obama.........UNITE – UNITE – UNITE

The #1 choice is clear.......Obama/Biden

My vote has already been cast!!!

MO go blue!!!!

Jesse from Berlin   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Talk about lost in Translation...

Noah   October 31st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

The closer it gets to the election, the more independents will back McCain because they will realize they just don't know enough about Obama and his shady past alliances and his short and unaccomplished record

Diana, NY   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

What else are they going to say? The McCain sideshow is going down and I can't wait until Tuesday. My friends and I are having the biggest George-W-Bush Rejection Party.

Obama/Biden 08

Red, Red WHine   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

People, make sure you report any and all suspicious voting rights being infringed upon. Their claim of a come back is suspicious. We hear about the justice department being sent out to monitor 23 states and directly after we get this head line. It means one thing, they are being sent to eliminate democratic ballots.

Report the smallest sign of voter intimidation, and report it to the media, not the police or the justice department...because they are the one's advocating it!

Anonymous   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

He should suspend his campaign and vote for himself 5mil times in battleground states.

Ki-Jana Carter   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

"And we are witnessing, I believe, probably one of the greatest comebacks since John McCain won the primaries."

Wow, that's quite a bold statement Rick, considering this is the only election that has taken place since John McCain won the primaries. I continue to be amazed that McCain is getting spanked with geniuses like this telling him what to do.

BHO 2008   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

And if they were ahead in the polls, they'd say: "Look at the polls...John McCain is leading because the voters are connecting with his message."

Give me a break. As long as we have proper turnout and no intimidation at the polls, Obama will cruise to victory. He only needs one more battleground state....take your pick between Ohio, Florida, Virginia, North Caroline, Missouri, Indiana, or Arizona. Can McCain win all of those?

Doubtful.

dittohead with forty names   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I look at this guys picture and only one word comes to mind and that is hes a giant DORK.

Real Talk   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Lobbyist.

JJ   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

This is not the stock market pal. Are you giving McCain some of the money you took from the people who paid you double duty? Okay even if we look at the polls it gives us hope that our candidate is winning. Daaaaaaaaaah

Voter   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I think they are betting on the supreme court to overturn the election's result. LOL.

Blue in Red AZ   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

No, Rick Davis, you don't "fight back" you lie, cheat, steal and manipulate elections to go your way... just like in '04...... I'm just waiting for it to FULLY begin... what we've seen so far is nothing... it's going to get REAL dirty REAL soon.....

Helene   October 31st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Greatest come back ... to Hell.

Billy   October 31st, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Hey McCain Campaign, are you going to release Palins MEDICAL RECORDS, like she promised last week?

What are you hiding??

Kiah G.   October 31st, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Woo hoo go team McCain!

Obama/Biden 08 & 12

mama4obama   October 31st, 2008 1:55 pm ET

right.....and a white elephant has been spotted in asia too. How crushing it will be to the thugs when they finally see that their reign of terror has come to an end.

Jay   October 31st, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Oh please!

vahe   October 31st, 2008 1:54 pm ET

you wish

Debbie in Missouri   October 31st, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Vote !!!

If you want something better you must VOTE !!!

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