November 1, 2008
Posted: November 1st, 2008 05:30 PM ET

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(CNN) – A CNN poll of polls released Saturday suggest the presidential race may be tightening in Pennsylvania — a state John McCain’s campaign has made a top target in the campaign’s closing days.

Sen. Barack Obama’s lead over Sen. John McCain in Pennsylvania stands at eight points, according to CNN’s latest poll of polls in the state. Fifty-one percent of likely voters in the state back Obama while 43 percent back McCain. Six percent are undecided. CNN’s previous Pennsylvania poll of polls, released October 30, showed Obama leading McCain by 11 percentage points – Obama had 53 percent support and McCain had 42 percent.

The race in Indiana is tied in CNN’s latest poll of polls in the historically Republican state. Both nominees have the support of 47 percent of likely voters in Indiana, with 6 percent are unsure about their choice for president. In CNN’s previous Indiana poll of polls, released October 30, McCain had a one-point advantage over Obama – 47 percent to 46 percent.

In Florida, Obama is ahead of McCain by four points. The Illinois senator garners support from 49 percent of likely voters in the state and 45 percent support the Arizona senator. Six percent of likely Florida voters are unsure about who should be the next president. In CNN’s October 31 Florida poll of polls, Obama was ahead of McCain by 3 points – 48 percent for Obama and 45 percent for McCain.

CNN’s latest Pennsylvania poll of polls consists of the following four surveys: ARG (October 29-31), Morning Call/Muhlenberg (October 27-31), NBC/Mason-Dixon (October 27-28), and Marist (October 26-27).

CNN’s latest Indiana poll of polls consists of the following three surveys: ARG (October 28-31), Indianapolis Star/WTHR (October 26-28), and Research 2000 (October 24-28).

CNN’s latest Florida poll of polls consists of the following: five surveys: ARG (October 29-31), CNN/Time/ORC (October 23-28), LATimes/Bloomberg (October 25-27), Suffolk (October 23-26), and Reuters/Zogby (October 23-26).

CNN’s state polls of polls do not have a sampling error.

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


Voted for OBAMA on Tuesday in Louisiana   November 1st, 2008 11:51 pm ET

It will be a sad day for America if John McCain gets elected. It was sad 4 years ago when Bush was reelected... Please tell me we have learned our lesson. When I heard on the news that we were going to Iraq I remember thinking that made no sense – and it still doesn't. We didn't learn anything from Viet Nam? Please America, elect Obama. He will keep our troops safe by sending them where need be without blindfolds on. I cannot wait until Tuesday night!

Maher   November 1st, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Regardless of who will win the state, the factor that worries me is the "sincerity" of the still "undecided voters". Here is a question for the conscious of the "undecided":

"Are you waiting for something supernatural in the next three days to help you make up your mind or are you for McCain but do not have enough courage to declare it?"

Nervous in Texas   November 1st, 2008 10:23 pm ET

We can't let up. They will gain grounds, we can't believe this is in the bag

Sue in MI   November 1st, 2008 10:21 pm ET

I'm praying for cool heads to prevail. McCain and Palin and their hate campaign cannot be allowed to rule this nation. We need the rational, calm, and trustworthy Obama/Biden to turn this country around. United States, not US VS. THEM.

J   November 1st, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Actually a couple of the polls responsible for the shrinking of the gap is more biased towards the GOP (Rasmussen (I know it's not mentionned here) and Mason-Dixon)

Gut Check   November 1st, 2008 10:17 pm ET

What's wrong? BUTTERFLIES in the VOTING BOOTH?

Zeb   November 1st, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I have to wonder why those voting for That One support his Marxist ideas of redistributing the wealth of the country, much like Castro did in Cuba, where the rich left, everyone else became poor is a good idea for America?

I hope you like high taxes, because if you believe the ceiling on raising taxes will stay at $250,000, guess again.

BTW, it was the Clinton administration and the Congress run by Democrats that said to the administration keep on letting folks buy houses they can't afford not the Administration. So the failed policies are from the Democratic side of the fence, not the Republican side. The only fault that falls on the Republican side is being fooled into listening to the Demoncrats.

It's a sad time to see our great country voting in Marxism. Putin couldn't be happier, nor could Hamas, Osama bin Laden and the rest of the folks that hate us.

Mike in Texas   November 1st, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Also 11 to 8 means McCain still needs an onside kick to recover and score and go for two. Not impossible but highly improbable.

ron   November 1st, 2008 10:01 pm ET

I lived in Philly for a while and I have confidence that the people in PA will put Barack Obama over the top.

Mike in Texas   November 1st, 2008 10:00 pm ET

My question on these polls is this.. Are they only polling those who have not voted? I know for PA they have not but what about other states that have?

petena   November 1st, 2008 9:57 pm ET

PA we are counting on YOU. Please be the state that puts the election across the finish line. PA voters please vote OBAMA/BIDEN. wE CAN NOT AFFORD 1 6YEARS OF THIS. PLEASE.

They Don't Know Anything in Penn   November 1st, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Remember they are too busy cling to their guns and going to church!

it's all good!   November 1st, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Stop worrying and start making sure that your friends get out and VOTE!!

If you want some encouragement, go to electoral-vote.com and then click on 'this day in 2004'. Take a look at how weak Kerry's map looks compared to Obama's. Unless there is an act of God tomorrow or the next day, this going to be a LANDSLIDE– but everyone has to vote! Get on the phone and make sure they are making arrangements to get to their polling places and that they are prepared to wait in line for a while.

Hurray Obama-Biden '08

Monica   November 1st, 2008 9:56 pm ET

McCain, maybe you should send your attack dog to Arizona to make sure you don't lose Arizona too.

RJ2008   November 1st, 2008 9:56 pm ET

If McCain is a maverick, why didn't he fight Bush in 2004 primaries? Also, what's up with PA voters? A two month campaign made them forget all the horrible things Republicans did to this country? The lead should have been somewhere around 15 to 18 by now. In my view, Obama should make one more round in PA with Biden. PA and VA are very important this time. I don't know why Obama is so sure of PA? May be he knows something (internal polls) that we don't know. Still, I feel little uncomfortable with just a 8 point lead.

get out & vote   November 1st, 2008 9:51 pm ET

For all of those in the swing states, please believe that Barack Obama is the right person for this job right now. Please believe in his ability to bring about the change we so desperately need. Please believe that he has the ability to bring this country of ours to the greatness it deserves to be. Please believe in Barack Obama because be believes in you.

get Real   November 1st, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Dear Independant White female patriotic voter,
What news are you listening to? The main stream press is 90 percent positive for Obama?? Dirty politics? Intelligent...how about smooth, manipulative and polished...no substance...God forbid Americans are that stupid or that naive...VOTE MCAIN/PALIN! She does represent the kind of woman that I would definately want to be!!!

MK   November 1st, 2008 9:48 pm ET

The race here in Indiana is not "tied". The polls are wrong by a LONG shot. I voted early today, stood in line for 2 hours with a ton of young people, all voting for Obama and speaking proudly of the fact that they are voting that way. All creeds, colors and ages, stood in line for hours to cast their vote for change and the change they all want....Obama. I have never voted early and I have never stood in a line that long just to vote and I am of considerable age. I am proud to say that our young voters here in Indiana are taking this election seriously and are informed about issues. If young voters all over our Country will vote we can get Obama in office by a landslide and the GOP will have to take their rotten tricks and run home to pout.

Pat Pa.   November 1st, 2008 9:42 pm ET

I think what the people in Pa. need to think about is that McCain wants to do with their Social Security, their Medicare and Medicaid. Also, that he wants to tax their health benefits. I live in Pa. and I see how bad the economy is in this state. Well folks, it is not going to get better with McCain.

Do your homework and then you will understand why you have to vote for Obama.

irish   November 1st, 2008 9:39 pm ET

You guys are forgetting about all the voters that have not been polled, and all the independent voters that will go to McCain. Your guy is going to lose. You might think he's got it in the bag, but he doesn't. Obama is going to lose and I hope he does. This guy is not ready for the President of United States. Everyone I know in my family, friends and people I talk to in random are voting for McCain and these are the people that have not been polled.. There's thousands of them out there. Good luck Obama, but not this time around

GO MCCAIN/PALIN
08

mms   November 1st, 2008 9:38 pm ET

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

gt, FL   November 1st, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Floridians are not stupid like the others. they know when it's time to face upto reality: Florida has lost most from the bushes and republican, and tha t because they supported "christian values" blindly. ;they were used again and again these past 8 years.

Griff   November 1st, 2008 9:28 pm ET

I Mock all Obama's Expectations....The Alien from Mar's who does not like the Cold....

soundbyte   November 1st, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Polls mean nothing, only vote count. Please go out and vote if you haven't done so already. Don't make to same mistake as in '00 and '04.

Ken in NC   November 1st, 2008 9:22 pm ET

There is no reason to worry about polls getting tight. As long as McCain has Barracuda Barbie, Obama and Biden will have the White House.

INDEPENDANT VET   November 1st, 2008 9:21 pm ET

hURRY UP BUY SOME MORE VOTES.

PHONE THEM IN, HAULEM IN FROM WHERE EVER. ACORN HAS THE MONEY . FOREIGN MONEY $33.8 MILLION. NOW THAT SHOULD GET THEM OVER THE , THE CAMELLS HUMP.

scot79   November 1st, 2008 9:19 pm ET

I've been going back over all of statements made in interviews and speeches by Sarah Palin. I don't see how anyone can support that dim wit. She is an idiot that has no place in our federal government. People in her home town of Wasilla don't care much for her and the main newspaper in Anchorage (the capital of Alaska) says it would be "very risky" to have her in the white house.

I pray every night that Obama and Biden will win by a landslide.

Sherri in Indiana   November 1st, 2008 9:12 pm ET

I got a call on the phone the other night asking who I was voting for ... I said Obama .. they asked if I could change my mind and I said no way!!! Obama all the way on Tuesday.. Ive talked to alot of my family and they are voting Obama too. Im hoping for a blue Indiana this year!!

Bradley   November 1st, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Do you know what is going on here?
The "truth" is out on Barack Obama.
By the way, when you are born into a Muslim family,
you are one too. Read the Koran, you will learn about
this faith and I know, Obama know this fact. So, who is
really not being honest to the American people. Do not
fear your faith. Be honest with yourself. This will earn the
respect you yearn to have in understanding yourself.
You simple have too many "friends" who are just beyond reality.
We will vote for McCain and Palin on Nov. 4th.
Sorry to disappoint you but America does not work your way.
We are not left nor right, we just want our own lives safe from
mad world that forgets what we have done for them in the last 100 years. America is the last place we can live in freedom and safety.

The more the media has these bias views, the more we will support what we know is right for us and our futures. The silent majority will
speak to you all, so you will understand that we are not a socialist
society. Give me a break!

Mary   November 1st, 2008 9:11 pm ET

The Phillies win the world series. Many city-dwellers out on the town celebrating. Polls appear to dip a bit on that night. Coincidence?

Cheryl   November 1st, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Why does CNN keep trying to make this race "close"!! Don't you have enough advertising dollars? The only people that believe this crap are you and the McStupid/Painful ticket!!

Lisa   November 1st, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Early voting was a success. I can't wait to see what happens on Nov 4 with the Obama ground game in NC,FL,PA, VA, CO, NM, NV, and GA.

beth   November 1st, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Look at the polls on fivethirtyeight.com, the lead in PA is much larger.

maynard hopkins wi   November 1st, 2008 9:06 pm ET

JUST WAIT YOU WILL SEE HOW THE EDUCATED AMERICANS VOTE THEY WILL VOTE FOR THE PERSON WHO TELLS THE TRUTH AND DOES NOT OMIT THINGS WHILE CAMPAIGNING

Susan in NC   November 1st, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Folks, please don't fall for the Republican "shock and awe" campaign again. Today, I've received six robocalls and a mail box full of really disgusting, untrue, and hateful mail from the Republican National Committee and from Sen. Elizabeth Dole – "swift boating" at its finest and I, for one, have had enough. Not this time! Not again! This hate-filled divisiveness is so ugly and so horrible - how can anyone support such language and such behavior?

No Way, No How, No McCain, No Palin, and No Dole!

Obama/Biden for the UNITED States of America!

Hard Working American for McCain   November 1st, 2008 9:02 pm ET

The end is near Obama. You and the rest of your crooked friends can get back to what ever it is you do in Chicago. Your road is ending!!!!!!!

Danny Asuo   November 1st, 2008 9:02 pm ET

McCain will surely take Pensynania no matter what the polls say: Pensylvanians have been demeaned and demonized by Democrats, they've been called "racist and rednecks" they can not openly protest these underhanded accusations, the only vengeance of the silent majority is to come out and trounce Obama and his Democrats.

sue   November 1st, 2008 9:01 pm ET

methinks CNN is not being truthful about its poll of polls. CNN's claim of tightening of the polls is purely for its ratings and nothing else. but anyways, americans have been given the same meal for the past eight years and it's time to change your menu, don't you think so? anyone with a brain will agree that the mccain/palin ticket is a joke and disaster for the country and the world.

John, NC   November 1st, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Don't forget that there is a silent majority out there.

John   November 1st, 2008 8:56 pm ET

The American majority understands that McCain is a second string choice, even when his poodle wife pays his way...until he looses the campaign, and his senate seat paid for by his second wife's family. Read McCains bio...what a creep.

Steve in Las Vegas,NV   November 1st, 2008 8:55 pm ET

The way Obama is running his campaign is the new gold standard for campaigns to run in the future. No need for the likes of Failin, wild smears, dirty tricks, gimmicks or anything like what the McShameless/Failin ticket are doing now.

No wonder Obama is going into "Safe " for McSame states snd turning RED states, first pink, then hopefully BLUE, thus diminishing McFailin's lead!!! Cheaters never prosper

A blue wind is changing the map, and the wind cries...HOPE!!!

Obama/Biden 08/12

Dennis in Illinois   November 1st, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Many of you who are writing about how Obama is going to save our country are not looking at the facts. He has changed his position to meet the perception he needs to win. He will be a terrible President. McCain is our best option and will be a great President. Sarah Palin is not a vile women as many of you have made her out to be. She is a hard working person that has accomplished great things in her short term as Governer. If I was worried about anyone it would be loose lips BIden. He is a decent man but boy can he mess up on the campaign trail.

McCain/Palin 08!

Tom   November 1st, 2008 8:55 pm ET

CNN – making "news" out of nothing. A 1-point move in IN (meaningless), and an 8-point margin in PA described as "tight". COME ON!!!

Anon   November 1st, 2008 8:53 pm ET

If Obama wins we will find ourselves becoming the socialist or communist states of America. That is what we have fought for years, and it will be true at the end of his first 4 years.

pb   November 1st, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I really don't think it's as close as they say. If you go to Gallup.com and take a look at their figures that are up to date from yesterday, and then take a look at all the categories like Race/Religion/Gender/Age/area of country, there are still pretty wide margins in most areas. If they are including the Zogby poll from yesterday, that only showed a 1% lead for O,,,that would really skew the polls. If Drudge is shouting about it, you have to know it's wrong. lol

Independents for Obama/biden   November 1st, 2008 8:50 pm ET

I KNOW ALOT OF INDEPENDENT VOTERS WHO ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA.

DO NOT LISTEN TO CNN OR FOXNEWS THAT POLLS ARE TIGHTENING, THESE PEOPLE ARE DRAMATICS.

INdependents for Obama/biden.

Tanya   November 1st, 2008 8:49 pm ET

I challenge a debate right now from any of you Obama supporters. Tell me how a man who has never ran a business, and who has never been in charge of anything will be able to handle this mess. Look at the facts, the Democrats run the house and senate and have for two years now. Obama is not the answer, just wait and see you all will be sorry when you find out you have made the biggest mistake this country has ever seen. I want to thank all the Obama fans in advance for the disaster this man will cause this – Awesome country!

Palin has 5 times the experience of Obama – Obama has none – absolutley none. McCain is a plain Hero! I solute you McCain and Palin you are a woman of integrity don't listen to the sexist Democrats who wish the black were still slaves and woman were still trapped in the kitchen all day. They tried to hold us down then and they are still at it today. Democrats, your true colors are shining thru. After this election I am no longer an Independent but a proud Republican who thinks Democrats are pathetic.

MCSAIN AND CARABO BARBIE   November 1st, 2008 8:48 pm ET

I WAS A HILLARY SUPPORTER WHO VOTED EARLY FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE SHARES THE SAME VALUES.IF MCSAIN THINK THAT WE WOULD VOTE BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN PLEASE. SHE COULD NEVER COMPARE TO HILLARY. ONE OF MILLIONS OF HILLARY SUPPORTERS FOR OBAMA. WE CAN NOT TRUST MCSAIN AND CARABO. OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Bobbie in Maryland   November 1st, 2008 8:48 pm ET

I gotta say...My husband & I just returned from our sixth Saturday travelling to PA; & we have seen HUGE support & enthusiasm for the Obama/Biden ticket!!(Thank God!)
PA Voters: We have gained unending respect for you (Yes, we talked to some "undecideds" early on!) ITS THE ECONOMY! Ask yourself again.....Am I better off than I was 4 or 8 years ago? Is my family?? I know you will join the rest of us in voting OBAMA/BIDEN on Nov. 4th!
GOD BLESS!!

Ted:Canada   November 1st, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Canada sends it’s DEEPEST SYMPATHY!

Bush, Cheney, McCain, Palin and Cindy
ALL ENDORCE EACH OTHER!
Plus over 7,800 republican staffers still asleep at the switch in Washington!

“FOUR MORE YEARS” of Republicans"

Sincere CONDOLENCESS and heart felt SYMPATHY to
the American people!

dan   November 1st, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Probably about 5-7% are in the "buzz" and will not admit to vote McCain when the meia, children and so on are Obamanized!

Tanya   November 1st, 2008 8:40 pm ET

I want to comment on the documentary you are doing tonight called McCain Revealed. It's a shame you tried to focus so much on his affair, his wife's prescription drug use, etc. It's a shame that you CNN are favoring Obama like every other broadcast. Mark my words, Obama will be the biggest mistake America has ever made. He is absolutely inexperienced and the Media has failed the American poeple in delivering the truth about the man. He is a liar and I am just waiting for him to show America for himself what a mistake he will be. Voting a liberal liar like Obama into the White House is just what this country needs to get back on track and it will be the wake up call for you the media and for all the dummies who listen to you. Wake Up America – you have been fooled by them all!!!!!! I can't wait for Obama the liar, socialist, and radical freak to bring this country into a Depression and I will blame you CNN. Thanks for not doing your job.

No Hillary = No Obama   November 1st, 2008 8:39 pm ET

An Obama Presidency and a Democratic controlled Congress will infuse this country with more entitlement programs that people can scam, live off and expect more handouts. And if there is an Obama Presidency his pick of Secretary of Education will most likely have pie-in-the-sky expectations and policies and will prove ineffectual, just like the board he was on in Chicago that amounted to no significant changes. An elitist will introduce lofty goals. We need down-to-earth reality – we need concrete, not lawyer babble.

Veterans for McCain   November 1st, 2008 8:31 pm ET

I cant believe the American people are willing to place Obama in this position of power, he comes with so much baggage, I fear for the Country I spent 21 years protecting.

Steve Fought   November 1st, 2008 8:30 pm ET

I have a feeling that the Hoosier State is going for Obama.

The Republicans have done too much damage to the economy in places like Terre Haute and Anderson.

People who used to vote Republican are going to vote with their pocketbooks this time.

NYC-Am. Citizen-Canberra, AU-Go Carlton   November 1st, 2008 8:30 pm ET

G'day from Australia, I thought you people would be interested to know that in a poll conducted here it's Obama by 76% to 13% for McCain. I previously lived in Florida and felt this time I really needed to exercise my right (and Privilege,too) TO VOTE all the way from OZ. So, if I can do it i know you lot can too. We live in one world, on one planet. So many people are hoping and praying that America will take the opportunity to show it is recognising it's complete heritage by electing a man as gifted as Barack Obama. If you haven't seen it take 10 minutes to watch the Colin Powell endorsement. It is thoughtful and heartfelt. It was on MSNBC with Tom Brokaw. Well worth a watch for all you thoughtful undecided voters. GO OBAMA/BIDEN "08.

bdp   November 1st, 2008 8:30 pm ET

I didn't know we had so many Socialists in this country, nor did I realize so many of you would want the government to seize control of your 401k and stick it into social security...Open your eyes people...McKain may not be your ideal choice, but at least he isn't going to take your guns and retirement away...

Foreigner from Asia   November 1st, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Dear Americans. if McCain wins, and God forbid dies in office, President Palin takes office. Suddenly China and Russia decide to invade Taiwan and Georgia respectively. At the same time hostility amongst the Arabs increases towards Israel. And, a red alert on terrorist attack on US soil. Finally, the Dow plunge 20% a single day due to all the above. I wonder what would President Palin do. Go figure....

Fedupin PA   November 1st, 2008 8:21 pm ET

I can't wait for this election to be over so the old guy can go back to taking turns visiting his 13 homes and driving his many cars and dumbo can go back to Alaska and take her family on vacation and charge it to Alaska. They can talk and lie about Obama all they want but he is the only one who is running an organized campaign and not having to use citizens to come up on stage and campaign for them oh thats right unlicensed Joe the Plumber never showed. How funny!!!

McCain- A patriot   November 1st, 2008 8:21 pm ET

I am a PA voter, and like many of my PA friends would never even think of voting for spread the wealth OBAMA. It's just that.

Josh   November 1st, 2008 8:18 pm ET

There has been a broad barrage of disinformation by the GOP. Many in PA believe that Obama represents a threat to their religion ("Muslims and Sharia laws are coming'), "we will soon be a commi state", "when have the blacks proven to be good administrators" etc etc.. Repeat the lies for sufficient number of time, some might take it them to be true!

It is seen that all the the McCain camps do is to poisoning this nation at a time we have to be united to face the enormous challenges head.

linda from South Dakota   November 1st, 2008 8:17 pm ET

theres plent of dirt on mccain,, do your research and find out,,, mccain/military,,,mccain/ com,, type in what you want behind mccains name and read!!!!!!! its very interesting on how his fellow pow's tell the story abouut how he really was,,,,,, obama/biden,08 and 12

Not Joe!   November 1st, 2008 8:15 pm ET

McCain uses his own polls to tell us that he is getting close to winning, how strange!

Matt   November 1st, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Does anyone take in to account that polls are done by home phone? Anyone under 35 probably has a cell phone... some that's their only phone. Oh... it just so happens that most people under 35 are democrats. I'm thinking that there are a ton of people that aren't being reached and really there's going to be a landslide on Tuesday.

That One 08'

mitch   November 1st, 2008 8:14 pm ET

so? mccain is well ahead in utah.........lol!

FactCheck   November 1st, 2008 8:08 pm ET

This would be news if it were 2-3 weeks ago. An 8 point lead with less than 3 days to go is game over.

T FROM AZ   November 1st, 2008 8:08 pm ET

I live in Phoenix. And KNOW allllll about Mr. Mc Same-Pal. He hasnt done a DAM thing for us here. He is too busy trying to get into the white house. Like we are not that important. And Cindy, aka Plas-ticka Face of Stone is just an extension of Him. Vote Obama/Biden Arizonan's, WE KNOW.... and for it to be so close here, makes ya wonder huh? I cant waint till Tuesday!!! I dont care HOW long that dang line is, i will be there to cast my vote for THAT ONE

Betty, Virginia   November 1st, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Isn't that a wider margin than Obama is behind in Arizona? how about Georgia? N. Dakota?

Eight is Enough – I hope we elect President Obama with a landslide. Show his grandma Toot how much he's loved!

NCGirl03   November 1st, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Who cares about the polls. Just go vote.

For you McCain/Palin supporters who are asking "if the race is Obama why are you telling people to vote".

Obama/Biden supporters need more votes to counteract all the tricks, lies, gimmicks and unethical behavior.

If you can't win in a clean honest fight, is it really worth winning?

The Dutchman   November 1st, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Prediction on electoral votes: Obama -400; McCain 138.
A landslide!!!!!!!!!!!
By Wednesday the USA will all be blue, due to 40+ states colored in blue and the rest of the states singing the blues!!

Everyone who is going to "BARAK the vote for THAT ONE named OBAMA", please vote before Tuesday!! Even if you have to stand in line for hours. Vote for freedom and equality. Vote early and don't let right wingnuts suppress your vote.

IF, Portugal   November 1st, 2008 8:03 pm ET

It is a pity if McCain wins... he comes out as an angry old man and his pick as VP is a nitwit. Unfortunately if McCain wins she'll be a powerful nitwit, possibly she may even become a president and then... may God protect us all.

I thought Bush had been a stutter in americans thinking. I was not so sure the second time he was elected.

This time I'm scared in spite of a whole ocean between me and the USA as I was not even in Bush's time. Palin would probably be harmless in Alaska (after all most species are already endangered there). But let her lose on the world and the USA's credibility will really go down the drain.

The McCain/ Palin campaign hammers right and left wiithout any regard for truth. Her supporters seem to mindlessly repeat what McCain and Palin say with the same blind disregard and their level of viciousness is alarming. If McCain/ Palin win, internation leaders will have to deal with them but they will have at the back of their minds how they conducted this campaign. No honour, no truth. But I guess the USA doesn't really care much about the world's opinion.

gEnie   November 1st, 2008 8:03 pm ET

It's not time to relax so, please get out and vote Senator Obama for President he's our hope for channge in our Country.

Joy Remson-Johnson   November 1st, 2008 8:02 pm ET

GET OUT AND VOTE FOR OBAMA. I too would as Mary did like to comment on nuclear power, because I find it insulting that McCain degrades the idea that Americans want safe use of nuclear power. He refers to the push for safe nuclear power plants as some liberal enviromentalist wacked out idea, well lets build a nuclear power plant right next to one of McCain's homes, the one that his children reside in and lets see if he is okay with building a nuclear plant without making sure that it is done in the most safe way as possible. We have a history of nuclear plants that have destroyed land, water, and led to health problems among the residents who lived in proximity to the plants, ONLY SOMEONE WHO TRUELY CARED ABOUT THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY WOULD PUT THEIR SAFETY ABOVE FINDING AWAY TO FEED OUR NEED TO OVERCONSUME.

John   November 1st, 2008 7:57 pm ET

I can't believe there are still some people voting for Mccain/Palin after what republican has taken us through. Mccain is now a maverick because his party failed us and put us into this mess. Why did he not run as an independent. I keep wondering whether the people voting for McCain are part of us and know what is going on. If Rebublican win the election then US may be for sale.

Independent white female patriotic voter   November 1st, 2008 7:57 pm ET

The people of our great country know what is at stake and wouldn't throw all of us under the bus by listening to all the partisan, dirty politics, digussting tactics of fear and negative ads. Obama offers us bi partisan, intelligent, high road and respect in politics. He offers us a way out of the crisis we are facing with our economy and by the way, he is the one who offers more tax cuts to "Joe the plumber". Please PA, FL, and IN please, make sure you vote Obama. We need his help right now!

FL for OBAMA   November 1st, 2008 7:56 pm ET

The bigger news is that Obama gained in Florida.

Obama/Biden TEAM '08

Biden supports Obama and would not pull the Palin "only" signs done earlier today in FL.

Bridg   November 1st, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Wow– You need to hire less lazy reporters so you can't stop depending on manufactured dead-heats to gain ratings, CNN.

vote! OBAMA-BIDEN NOV.4th   November 1st, 2008 7:54 pm ET

don't forget PA. mccain voted over 90% of the time for all bushs ideas and that includes THE ECONOMY, he and palin have lied so much, what kind of message would it send to our children if we put liers, and law breakers in the white house??? lets vote obama biden, lets give them a landslide. 0BAMA-BIDEN

Darrell   November 1st, 2008 7:52 pm ET

All I can say is that McCain has been around for 100 years and anyone that is going to vote for him already knows this.There is nothing to be undecided about with McCain, and that tells me all undecideds are based on Obama.Further to that if the undecided like the MCCain Hate Talk Express and want to reward Republicans for a wonderful past eight years then McCain gets the undecideds.If they want to stay with Bush then McCain gets the undecideds and if they want change for the future then Obama gets them.I can't imagine that someone is undecided because they have not heard enough from McCain

rich   November 1st, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Obama will take Pennsylavania. No need to worry folks. Count on it. Just vote!

Denver CO   November 1st, 2008 7:43 pm ET

These polls are a LIE! CNN and the rest of the media benefit from the perception of a close race. Guess what though... 150,000 show up for Obama one day after 4,000 show up for McCain in Colorado and they still think it's close here in Colorado. I got some news for ya... this race is far more in favor of Obama than these news organizations are letting on.

BUT... everyone still needs to vote!!!! For whatever party you want, it's still important to VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Don't leave anything for granted!

CNN POST THIS FOR ONCE!

SeattleJoe   November 1st, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I know it will happen, but I am going to be nervous until John and Sarah and the Republican Party have been really and truly defeated Tuesday night.

God, what a farce it would be if they won. The country would explode.

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   November 1st, 2008 7:40 pm ET

With an eight point spread, six points of undecided and the likely Bradley effect of two to six points, PA is a dead heat, like all the other battleground states. It'll be a late night Tuesday.

Bea   November 1st, 2008 7:31 pm ET

If you have not votes yet – please do so
Go Obama/Biden – the world will look up to us once again

Willy Brown   November 1st, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Obama’s has peaked at 47% nation wide, why because he can not close the deal because of his past being kept secret. McCain will win.

Hope in Georgia   November 1st, 2008 7:30 pm ET

The only way McCain can win is if Obama supporters don't vote. Please, for the good of the country, for the healing of our land, and for the sake of all that is right and fair, go vote for Barack Obama. John McCain is dividing us all. It has to stop!

Charlie   November 1st, 2008 7:30 pm ET

I spend a good part of the day canvasing for Senator Obama in one of the more Republican parts of Pennsylvania., I was quite pleased to see the level of support for Senator Obama from republicans and former republicans. I expect a strong Obama effect when traditional republican voters go in and vote for him in the privacy of the voting booth.

Bulldog   November 1st, 2008 7:28 pm ET

McCain has spent 75% of his resources in PA over the last week which has opened up the leads in other states for Obama. McCain needs just about every toss up state left as well as PA to win. Unfortunately most of the toss up states are tied or leaning in Obama's favor.

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE, VOTE A STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC TICKET!   November 1st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

While I am not a reptilian strategist, I do not see the logic in using limited time and resources in PA especially when RCP shows him losing in Ohio, Florida and Missouri and this poll inidicates he is tied in Indiana.. Seems he should be shoring up the ones he stands a chance in, such as one where Obama lead does not drop from 11 to 8.

Seems like someone is drinking the prune juice.

Just keep on keeping on McCrypt and missy, remember you have Obama "right where we want 'em"!

You betcha'!

dave   November 1st, 2008 7:22 pm ET

yes the race is tightening in PA. However, Obama is above 50% and the undecided (currently 4% or so) are moving to one side or the other. As long as Obama is above 50% he's safe. Add to that the fact that many young people have cell phones only and are not reachable by poll takers.

Pennsylvania Hopeful   November 1st, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Tomorrow myself and some friends will be going to our local Obama headquarters to put this man over in Pennsylvania. I will not let the Repiblicans take the state of my birth without a fight.

Obama/Biden 2008/2012
Let's Hope and Pray for positive change in this great land called America.

Byron, in Cincinnati, OH   November 1st, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Try as you might CNN to make this election a horse-race. LOL...it's not! This election is not close, so stop trying to make it one. McCain will lose!

FreeNLovIt   November 1st, 2008 7:14 pm ET

8 years of peanuts, 8 trillion dollars in debt and counting... andpeople want to keep the ELEPHANT in office?

Look with McCain, there will be only one change: NAME TAG REPLACEMENT FROM BUSH TO MCCAIN.

Good luck, get ready to be hungry..

Glenn; Bakersville, NC.   November 1st, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I said this in a previous post but it defintiely merits repeating:

I don't put much credence in the polls, as I beleive there are a lot of closet Obama supporters. Much like the folks in Rock Ridge in "Blazing Saddles" after Sherriff Bart locks up Mongo. The little old lady who sneaks up to the back window with the pie for the sherriff and asks him to have the good decency to not speak to her in public but she appreciates what he did for the town. It's a step in the right direction, and it only took 2 centuries to get there!

Less than 72 hours until the tyrannical reign of the facist regeim is over.

fmoolten   November 1st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

This election season has witnessed some unexpected trends, including close races in traditionally "red" states, but whether they signal an enduring change in the electorate or a phenomenon unique to the Obama/McCain contest remains to be seen. Support for Obama among Democrats is not surprising, but a striking development recently has been Barack Obama's endorsement by prominent Republicans. The most notable was Colin Powell, but others include former Republican Governors, as well as Charles Fried, who was Ronald Reagan's Solicitor General. Despite some policy differences with Obama, they have seen him as more stable, better informed, better qualified, and less impulsive on critical issues, including the nation's economic crisis.

Possibly more important, as the election nears, some conservatives have grown terrified at the thought that Sarah Palin might become president in a complicated and dangerous world where her incompetence would put the nation at unprecedented risk. Even with the hope that a Palin presidency would never occur, that same alarm has impelled them to lose faith in the judgment of Senator McCain, based on his selection of an unqualified candidate for the second place on the ticket. It would be a mistake to confuse their preference for Obama with a permanent shift in political allegiance. At this point, their overriding concern appears to be the nation's safety, but their support for Obama in this election may not be a good predictor of how they will vote in the future.

Fred Moolten

Tom in Delaware   November 1st, 2008 7:09 pm ET

PA is going for McCain. I work in PA, and the people are pissed about the "clinging to their guns and religion" comment.

Going to FLA to root for the Rays didn't sit well with the millions of Phillie fans either...you're either for Philly or you're not....you can't have it both ways.

A kenyan plumber.   November 1st, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Its expected but Mccain campain should stop using french diplomacy which instead of saying we are number three,the french simply say we are number one behind Britain and united states.since when did anyone enjoy losing the way they say we got them where we want them? I feel for mccain since old age seem to be catching up and for palin,she is a basket case all together.If cattie couric was the reason she couldnt answer simple questions,people like putin and chavez will give her a heart attack or simply make her see holy land right from her door step.

Pat   November 1st, 2008 7:02 pm ET

It's gonna get tighter and tighter. It's still the undecideds - has been all along - and will be until election day.

Jeremiah Wright may think his chickens will be allowed to roost on the White House lawn - but no such luck!

McCain/Palin – YES, WE WILL!

Texas boy   November 1st, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I am sure it will be an early night when it becomes clear that Obama just won PA, VA, OH and FL

BJ   November 1st, 2008 6:58 pm ET

WHAT THE MEDIA IS REPORTING, AND WHAT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN THE VOTING BOOTHS DO NOT COMPUTE.

Clearly there is a media bias towards Obama... BUT the voters tell a different story!

Joe in Michigan   November 1st, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I think something is wrong with the polling figures coming out of Texas. It sure looks like the polls are totally wrong. Everyone I have talked to in Texas says that the lines are long and 65 percent say they are voting for Obama. Why is this poll so wildly off?

jessica   November 1st, 2008 6:55 pm ET

If McCain and that vile vicious horrible woman win the white house i will be sick to my stomach. I CANT STAND HER. She does not and will not ever ever ever speak for me as a woman. Sorry, but we already have one idiot in the white house do we really need another?
Please dear God let Obama win.

Anonymous   November 1st, 2008 6:55 pm ET

out of all the attacking in the speech of Mr. McCain, the McCain-Keating scandla has been kept quiet. why is this not being discuss further. If they are going to spell the beans on everything on someone else, then it would only seem fair that the voters should not about
about the McCain-Keating Scandal Quietly Emerges as Campaign …
Sep 23, 2008 … John McCain’s role in the Keating savings & loan scandal of the 1980s appears to be quietly emerging as a campaign issue in the final …This subject has not been discussed in detail on cnn or Larry king Live.

Sarah Palin the Alaskan Lobbyist   November 1st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Where are Sarah the successionist Alaskan Lobbyist medical records?

Mary WA   November 1st, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I want to comment on nuclear power-no place above to do so. In WA we have the Hanford Nuclear Site. It is 526 sq miles and has been a test site and currentlya dump and plant site It was part of the Manhatten project in the cold war. In 2006 Bush cut all funding for its clean up even though there is still radioactive waste going into the Columbia river (one of the largest river in the US). If we can not trust the government to clean up what we have, we should not be building more. AREVA (a French Co.) is building most of the plants in the US-they do not (as McCain professes) have a good record of not polluting.

nebraskadem   November 1st, 2008 6:52 pm ET

I was worried there for a second. 8 points (Penn) is still healthy. Go Obama, go! We are rooting for you!

P.S. Gallup shows widening in O's favor.

Robert   November 1st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

It is misleading to interpret these figures as reflecting that the race is tightening in PA. McCain has thrown everything he has into PA for the past week and has only moved from an 11 point deficit to an 8 point deficit. He is running out of time. It's not September or even October anymore. He's two touchdowns behind with less than two minutes on the clock. The more accurate way to interpret these figures is that they indicate McCain's PA strategy will not work in the end.

Peter (CA)   November 1st, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Again...is "tighten" the best adjective. It is closer but other polling sites say this little bit of a change really makes no significant difference.

But, if it makes sure the Democrats come out and vote, then it's fine with me.

lovable liberal   November 1st, 2008 6:45 pm ET

The important take-away from this story: Obama leads in Pennsylvania by Eight points, and McCain has to win Pennsylvania to win the election. It's over.

Texas Teacher   November 1st, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I will be glad when it is all over. Even though I have voted, I cannot rest. We have to get out the vote. Phone calls, rides to the polls for those who have not voted. We cannot take anything for granted!!! Republicans have stolen elections in the past. They will try again. We have to come out in such numbers that there can be know doubt that we have elected Barack Obama!

read: www.huffingtonpost.com   November 1st, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I say dont believe cnn, they change their little titles every two hours telling us what the polls say..

dont believe them

GO AND VOTE

i am still wondering who does CNN polls.

most of the republicans, who are the only ones to put comments and hateful statements here..probably.
mmm
cnn: bush mcpalin, rove , limbaugh,rove rove and henety

shame on you cnn

Jim L.   November 1st, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Eight points, if that really is the case, is a pretty solid lead at this point in the game. I hope the people of PA have taken note of Herr Cheney's endorsement of McCain. That should help seal the deal for Obama. Two days to go!

Ms M L Beckham   November 1st, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I am thrilled to see that in my state, AZ, the momentum remains high for Obama. This has to be a concern to the Republicans! It's about time they realize that they are NOT connecting to voters, especially young voters who may be voting for the first time. I am as excited to see the final numbers in AZ on 11/5 as I am to see Obama win the Presidency!

Jerry   November 1st, 2008 6:31 pm ET

People for Obama get to the polls and vote like it depends on your life. Vote Obama

Alisha In Fl   November 1st, 2008 6:25 pm ET

The only thing that’s actually working for the McCain campaign is the daily inciting of rage, fear and hatred among the easily-led gomers lined up outside of Sarah Palin’s rallies. The truth is that politicians like Sarah Palin are merely manipulating, exploiting and inciting these people.And next Tuesday, we have a chance to seriously marginalize this darker, uglier side of America.we have a chance to tell the Sarah Palin’s of the world that there’s no room in American politics for fire-eaters who stoke archaic prejudices and fears rather than ameliorating them. We have a chance to tell them that not only doesn’t it work anymore, but that it actually exacerbates electoral failure.There are a lot of things to ridicule about Sarah Palin’s incomprehensible speaking style, her pathological dishonesty and her backwards, simplistic views on the issues. But it’s her politics of fear and division that must be wholly rejected on Tuesday because it’s too terrible to imagine waking up one week from today in an America that rewards the awfulness and fear which she and her subterranean allies require in order to politically exist.

will   November 1st, 2008 6:24 pm ET

The poll may be tightening but Obama will still win. I liked when Obama said McCain likes Bush’s economic plans and McCain like Dick Cheney’s war plans because John McCain is the greatest of buddies with the both of them.

VETS4Obama   November 1st, 2008 6:21 pm ET

The greater story here is that IN is tied!!!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   November 1st, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I'm believing Indiana

I think the PA one is just to keep CNN ratings up – ha ha ha ha ha

Julie   November 1st, 2008 6:21 pm ET

This state scares me....The Govenor asked Obama to come back and he did once. John McCain has been there a lot and it shows. Obama needs to get back there and make sure he has that state secured.
Didn't he have a 13 point lead just a few days ago?

VETS4Obama   November 1st, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Once again CNN are you trying to create drama and interest? Your headline claims PA is "tightening" and say nothing about FL opening! The race has been stagnant and basically the same for several weeks. There is no "movement" towards McBush!! Please call it like it is and stop the drama generation!

j   November 1st, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Obama supporters get out and VOTE as if your future depended on it!

Billy   November 1st, 2008 6:16 pm ET

"Tightens" to an 8 point lead.

Keep feeding the country your "this race is so close" BS, CNN.

J in Ct   November 1st, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Pa is key. All of those who signed up at the Obama web site to make calls to battleground state voters should continue to do so. In the words of the great philosopher, "It ain't over til its over." In other words we all must continue to work as hard as ever until the polls close on Tuesday.

Dawn   November 1st, 2008 6:15 pm ET

NOooooooooo PA....You were always BLUE..... Obama needs to come here PLEEEEEEESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Obama/Biden08/12

Obama/Biden 08'   November 1st, 2008 6:15 pm ET

I really can' t wait for Nov 2. and just hope Obama wins
If he wins I will be the happiest person in the world

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