November 2, 2008
Posted: November 2nd, 2008 04:28 PM ET

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Americans are split about the one party rule, poll says.
Americans are split about the one party rule, poll says.

(CNN) – It's one of John McCain's closing arguments in his bid for the White House. The Republican Presidential nominee suggests that Democrats will increase their majorities in Congress, and he warns of one party rule by the Democrats if Barack Obama is elected president.

McCain has said that Obama is "working out the details" with Democratic leader to raise taxes, increase spending and "concede defeat in Iraq."

But a new national poll suggests that Americans may not be as concerned about one party if Obama wins the White House. In a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Sunday, 50 percent of likely voters questioned say that if Obama wins the White House, Congress should be controlled by Democrats, with 48 percent saying Republicans should control both the House and the Senate.

It appears to be a different story if McCain wins the presidential election. Fifty-nine percent of those polled say the Democrats should control Congress if McCain wins the White House, with 39 percent saying the Republicans should be in charge of Capitol Hill.

The Democrats currently have a 235 to 199 majority in the House of Representatives and a 51 to 49 advantage in the Senate, with the chamber's two independent senators allied with the Democrats.

One of Barack Obama's closing points is that John McCain would carry out George Bush's policies if elected, saying, the Arizona senator has "ridden shotgun" with the president over the economy.

The poll suggests that 53 percent think McCain will mostly carry out Bush's policies, with 45 percent saying he won't. As for Bush, only 28 percent approve of the way he's handling his job as president.

Likely voters questioned in the poll were also asked whether Senator Obama (D-Illinois) will win the election.

"Nine in ten think it's likely; nearly half say it is very likely. Only one in ten say it is very likely that McCain will win, while half say a McCain victory is unlikely," said CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.

How will Obama supporters react if he does not win on Tuesday? One in five will be angry; one in four will be upset but not angry. Most Obama supporters, however, say they will be disappointed but not angry or upset if McCain wins.

The poll also suggests the Democrats are much more excited about this election than Republicans.

Forty-five percent of Democrats questioned say they are extremely enthusiastic about voting this year, with only 28 percent of Republicans feeling the same way.

The economy remains the most important issue for voters.

"The economy remains the number-one issue to most voters, but although eight in 10 say that economic conditions are poor now, 62 percent say that the economy will be in good shape a year from now," Holland said. "The economy, which is already a strong issue, jumped even further in importance after the financial crisis hit in September."

"And since the public tends to blame the Republicans more than the Democrats for that crisis, that event provided a boost not just to Barack Obama but to Democratic candidates across the country. Democratic congressional candidates have a nine-point lead in the 'generic ballot' question," added
Holland.

The generic ballot asks voters their preference for U.S. House without naming the candidates running in each district.

The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll was conducted Thursday through Saturday, with 1,017 adult Americans questioned by telephone. The survey's sampling error ranges from plus or minus 3 percentage points to plus or minus 4.5 percentage points, depending on the question.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Deb in Colo   November 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I don't think it's defeat in Iraq, John.

IT'S A MISTAKE THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED! We should have never been there. Bush and YOU served us up a gigantic LIE.

Bring our troops (including my nephew) home! And spend $10B a month here in the US.

Electra   November 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Sid, do you need an abortion? thought not.
A great man once said'I dont agree with what you say but i defend to the death your right to say it'.'
The difference between you and me is that i respect your views and understand them. I am pro choice, however completely respect your view, u however probably think i am the devil and should be shot or something! EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO THEIR OPINION- WHETHER U AGREE OR NOT. Its called free speech and is what America is all about. At least with Obama your view is valid, with the likes of Palin i would be hunted down! Lucky I aint American- Do the right thing America- dont make your big brother (UK) disown you!

denise nc   November 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

MCCAIN AND PALIN ARE A JOKE
THEY WILL SAY ANYTHING AND DO ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED.
HE IS AN ANGRY, GRUMPY OLD MAN WHO SHOULD RETIRE TO HIS 7 OR 8 HOMES AND DRIVE ONE OF HIS 13 CARS.
PALIN SHOULD GO UP ON CRIMINAL CHARGES OF ABUSE OF POWER AND BEING UNETHICAL. PETA SHOULD GO AFTER PALIN IN ALASAKA ABOUT THE KILLING OF WOLVES FROM A HELICOPTER.

THIS IS THE MOST DISGUSTING TICKET. THEY ENCOURAGE HATE AND DIVISION. DISGUSTING

CNN PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE POST THANK YOU PLEASE

FreeNLovIt   November 2nd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Rev Wright? Goodness, he was burned at the ALTAR and his ashes, spread and sprayed across the Great Lake Michigan.

If you are still sitting on this issue, YOU'VE GOT A SERIOUS problem and need to seek psychiatric treatment.

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   November 2nd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

@ SUSAN: REALLY? I doubt you are "the Susan" who has been posting all these months on CNN. Republican volunteers are doing mischief on blogs. Saying that they were voting for Obama but now they are not. Republicans are DESPERATE.

Now McCain comes out with "Wright ad" ........dear God, this man is worse than vile. CNN ran the "Wright story" 24/7 for weeks. ONLY people without a brain would not vote for someone based on their pastor. And actually, most of what Wright said is right. THERE IS RACISM is our Nation. We have made mistakes! We are not perfect.

PLEASE AMERICAN REJECT THE POLITICS OF LIES, HATE, FEAR AND DIVISION THAT THE REPUBLICANS SPEW!

************STOP THE HATE*****************STOP THE LIES**********

No Thank You...   November 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Susan (4:47)

Yeah Susan, under Obamas reign, we can give out MORE "hand outs" in the form of "welfare checks."

FreeNLovIt   November 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Trust me, we will ALL have jobs with DONKEYS in the government.

With the elephants, if the few elites had jobs, that was the greatest JOB RECOVERY.... if the few had money, that was the greatest paycheck increase EVER....

Mike, Syracuse NY   November 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Hey Iowa Mom, it's only because of people like McCain that you even have the freedom to spew your ignorant, hateful trash. What has Obama ever done for his country? Everything he does is for his own gain.

ts, you are obviously a very mentally ill person. Please get help!

Hal, Redondo Beach, CA   November 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Because honest people who care about their country AND their countrymen are dangerous.

McCain is a coward just like every member of the GOP. NO IDEAS JUST HATE, FEAR and GREED.

Sam_from_ PA   November 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

This Rev. Wright ad is the lowest road I have ever seen. It did not work in the primaries, and I just can't stop laughing out loud. The REHOOLIGANS are desperate again. Its not this time. ENOUGH!!!. McCain has stooped to the lowest road to the highest office in the land. Obama will win in PA, even if he doesn't win PA, he doesn't mean he will lose the election. I can't wait till Tuesday night, PA is going VERY BLUE. Rev. Wright is a proud American, his ancestors were sold into this country as slaves and for 400 years, they endured oppression. Even though he has every right to be mad, he was only expressing his religious black liberation theological view. Most people need to know that, and Obama is multi-racial, not Black or White. Rev. Wright's theological views does not have anything to do with Obama's marriage or his children,and it does not have anything to do with Obama.Religious theology not political views. I'm from PA and I'm ashamed of the the GOP in my state. It is racist view, however Obama will still win this election. Too late for the GOP.

Obama/Biden all the way.....................!!!!!!!!!

Betty, Virginia   November 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

McCain has been tested alright. He voted FOR a war we had no business starting and he says he's the one with experience. Lot of good experience does if you don't learn anything. NO MORE WAR, NO MORE BUSH, NO MORE MCCAIN, NO MORE DIVIDING OUR COUNTRY, NO MORE REPUBLICANS... we tried it your way and look where that got us.

Thanks but no thanks –I've had the republican experience – eight is enough

Tariq   November 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

A democratic president and a democratic majority in the legislative branch is really the republican party doing. Nothing gave Obama so much momentum like people being turned-off by Bush and anyone who supports Bush policies and shares Bush philosophy. Others like Todd Stevens, Elizabeth Dole, and even Larry Craig are clearly throwing it away. Moreover, I do not doubt Republicans will be very happy with a republican president and republican majority....so stop complaining McCain and take responsibility!

Colin   November 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I'm sure CNN won't post this but here goes:

This is going down as one of the most disgusting campaigns in the history of the United States. I wish someone would point out that John McCain is endorsed by Rev. John Hagee who says that Hurricane Katrina was sent by God to New Orleans to "punish them for their Homosexual sins", Who is anti-catholic, stating that they teach a "theology of hate", or how about his anti-islam statements "those who live by the Qur'an have a scriptural mandate to kill Christians and Jews", or his claims that "God will send terrorists to create a "bloodbath" in America", how about Hagee's Anti-Judaism remarks stating that Jews are to blame for the Holocaust. What about his spiritual leader Rev. Rod Parsley who states that Islam is a fake religion and that it should be destroyed.

Please and this guy wants to run a dirty campaign and then state a relationship between Rev. Wright and Obama as a concern? When will the Republicans open their eyes!!!! It's amazing Obama didn't these relationships up but instead stuck to real issues and policies but McCain has done nothing but hate and negative campaign. Disgusting. This is worse than the 2000 election when Bush did this to McCain, remember that John? Oh wait McCain hired those exact people to put out hate messages against Obama.

What about the Republican campaign's attempt last weekend to pay Oxford Professor Dr. Peter Millican $10,000 dollars to make it look like Ayers wrote Obama's memoir in 1995. Give me a break people this guy is as corrupt as they come.

Obama/Biden GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!

Independent   November 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I have already voted also.....it wasn't for the "white haired dude either." I'm so tired of all the NASTY spots that they call campaigning....for a guy who said he was going to run a good and decent campaign...well, we all know that is a LIE................

Deb in Colo   November 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

He can lean across the Senate and make nice now...

bazznewzz   November 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

i spoke with rashid khalidi on the phone...
i just google searched him and his phone number was listed...
he actually takes calls from non-journalists...i didn't know journalists still existed...but that's another story...
check out my blog and find out more about the call and also why registration fraud equates to voter fraud...
http://scattershooting.wordpress.com

Dawn   November 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Well lets see, duh some important things that was once veto, like a better Country, no war...our friendship of the EU Countries...

PLEASE GO AND VOTE...

Obama/Biden08/12

Bruce   November 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Imagine if JM won and heaven forbid something happened to him...would it not be better to have Tina Fay and Palin swapped in the dark of night ?

Wasn't there a movie like this?

Stephen   November 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

All McCain can do now is to appeal to voters' fears. It's come to this. He has no positive message because he has betrayed the public trust by pandering to extremists. They are called the GOP "base" but this is just a polite term for right-wing whackos; evangelical fanatics and John Birch bigots. November 4th will bring a new day to America, when institutional ignorance will be once again relegated to the margins of society.

NE for BO   November 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

@Susan

You were once for Obama? I doubt it. neither have said a thing in the last three weeks. You've fallen for the same fear tactics as GWB threw at us. Rethink!!!

Ohioans for Obama   November 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

There you go again, McCain, but know you are only scaring yourself. This country is absolutely depending on the Democrats to control both houses of Congress and the White House. That is the Hope we have for our country. You only see darkness, but the American people see light.

DG   November 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Better to have all Dems running our country than a bunch of natural born Devils. Obama should answer McCain's latest Wright ad with an ad showing Palin practicing Witchcaft at her church in Alaska. That's right, with the so called preacher from Kenya. Just put it right out there on the table. Fight fire with fire. Obama has alot more ammunition to fight with than those two ever had. There are no words to describe these two low lifes. They are truly despicable.

Bad Choice!   November 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Obama is the wrong choice for this country!

I like George Bush, I like John McCain, I am educated, financially secure and gainfully employed.

Obama's example of "change" and "sharing the wealth" is more "hand-outs" aka "welfare"!

Enough is Enough!

John McCain is ready to be our next President and Cindy McCain our "First Lady."

...sorry Obama, you and Michelle do not represent the American Dream!

Diamond from florida   November 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Mccain wasn't complaining when the republicans took over the house, the senate and the president. So whats the difference?He makes it seem like democrats are so bad, when republicans are the ones who helped Bush to be the worst president.Mccain isn't bi partisan, he is "bi-partisan"

David   November 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

John McCain is right. It's important to make sure that there are just enough bonafide morons in congress to frustrate the agendas of smart people.

P.S. Susan: Once a McCain tool, always a McCain tool.

PULEEEZZZ!! lets tell some truth   November 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

THE IDEA THAT A SARAH PALIN TYPE PERSON COULD BE THE
THE PRESIDENT OF THIS ONCE GREAT COUNTRY LEAVE ME SOOO STRESSED OUT.. ALL THESE REPUBES HAVE DONE IS THROW MUD. THEY ARE CLUELESS AS HOW TO MOVE THIS COUNTRY FORWARD!! OBAMA NOW!!! AND FOR 8 YEARS .. GO KILL INNOCENT ANIMALS, SARAH, AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY, SINCE YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE HYPOCRITICAL FAMILY VALUE TYPE PEOPLE... BARFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!

NE for BO   November 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

People complain that CNN is biased toward Obama? All your stories are for McCain/Palin. Give me a break! Your trying to make this closer.

Kim   November 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

CNN you are a negligent news organization and you should be ashamed of yourselves. You find space to put information about a reverend wright ad but you don't find room to put out to your readers about Obama's comments on Coal and the companies that produce it, you people are not journalist you are a joke, you have no journalistic ethics and I hope and pray that you are all willing to come out and look the American people in the eye and take responsibility for all that you have done this election season by protecting Barack Obama. You better be willing to take responsibility for your actions. It's shameful. History will judge you harshly. I know you won't print this but I know that someone in your organization will read it, don't worry. I know fox will run it and ABC is already running it. Unbelievable.

pat C.   November 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I CAN NOT STAND TO LOOK AT THIS OLD FOOL . HE IS REPULSIVE AND PALIN IS AN IDIOT. IF SHE WERE HALF AS SMART AS SHE THINKS SHE IS THEN SHE WOULD STILL BE STUPID.

Connie from Indiana   November 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The Wright ad is running in Indiana also. So much for John McCain and character, as he is suppose to be running his campaign and must have OK'd this ad. As we can see Obama is not running ads with Pastor Hagee or Rod Parsely, for that matter the preacher in Alaska. John McSenile has no shame, we can not trust this man? VOTE EARLY/VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN
Connie from "BLUE" Indiana

Susan   November 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

If the Dems do get in, then we can finally get something done in this country. The Republicans have mugged and pillaged this great country long enough!

Justin in CA   November 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

that is almost as scary as that war monger being voted in as president

Papasan in Arizona   November 2nd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Like a Republican majority did us any good???

BM   November 2nd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

MCain, you should endorse Obama! As a POW, you will benefit from his policy. You are suffering from post tramatic disorder! You need help!

Lisa, MD   November 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Whatever Susan :-)

A NATION OF WINERS   November 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

MCGREEDY CAN'T GIVE UP ON THAT 13TH HOUSE.

Guy   November 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I'm a registered Republican, and this "closing argument" by John McCain is ridiculous. Republicans (including John McCain) didn't complain about a Republican-controlled government during George W. Bush's tenure (See 108th and 109th Congresses).

Get real. Talk about the issues. Silly scare tactics are hardly working (just look at the polls).

pnkgr51   November 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

i have watched both of these canadates for a very long time and there is no question that barack obama is the best person for the job of president. i believe john mc cain is a good person but not the right person to lead this country

Ann   November 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Could a Democratic Congress and White House be any worse than than the Republican Congress and White House we experienced prior to 2006?

Vic   November 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Once for Hillary; now McCain. NEVER for Obama. Obama may be everything he says he is - but one thing's for sure: he's NOT for me. We've had enough of an elected president who had no experience nor the intellect for the job, but yet was elected (twice!), but leaves a country that is almost in the throes of collapse. No way should this happen again. McCain's a known person, and of the two, is the one most capable to put into a leadership position! Vote McCain!

Ohioans for Obama   November 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

McCain, (in the words of his mentor-in-chief, W) is probably saying to himself tonight: "I misunderestimated Barack Obama and the will of the people".

E C   November 2nd, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Desperate people do desperate things, he's telling everyone this all he has left, I think that McCain once align himself with a controversial pastor, if Obama wanted to go that way, Even if McCain win the so called undecided voter , he still wouldn't win the election, so, I hope he's making plans to return to Arizona, and Palin get the hell back to Alaska, and shoot some moose.

Dr. Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   November 2nd, 2008 4:43 pm ET

OH, YES BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT THOSE DEMOCRATS !!!!

AFTERALL BUSH, MCBUSH & THE REPUBLICANS HAVE DONE

A GREAT JOB. ANY BETTER & WE WOULD HAVE BREAD LINES.

HERE IS THE TWOFER: THE MCSAME POLICY IS,

BUSH ECONOMICS & CHANEY FOREIGN POLICY,

THE PERFECT FORMULA FOR A BIGGER HOLE THAN WE ARE IN.

IF YOU LIKE WHAT WE AHVE,

VOTE MCBUSH & YOU WILL LOVE WHAT WE WILL HAVE.

S. Boatman   November 2nd, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I Will Be Voting Straight Dem This Year! No Republican Is Getting My Vote This Year!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   November 2nd, 2008 4:43 pm ET

I guess all Dems couldn't do any worse than the all Repubs we had for 6 years that led to record deficits and 2 wars.

In fact, bet the Dems do a lot better at uniting the country.

Tired of the McPain/Failin team dividing and smearing and spreading hate and fear.

Obama/Biden '08

Bridget   November 2nd, 2008 4:43 pm ET

The Republicans had six years in the majority and look at our country. Time for the Democrats to get a shot at making government efficient in terms of spending and less intrusive in terms of privacy. Good luck Dems!

Aj   November 2nd, 2008 4:43 pm ET

This is simply a clear display of desperation.McCain should know he is no match for Obama and when he becomes president,Obama should consider sending McCain to Afganistan as a part of the surge strategy because we know very well now that McCain loves to fight,fight fight.

BT   November 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Our country will never be again what it once was until we clean those like McCain and Palin out of government. No more LIARS!
Palin reduced property taxes and then INCREASED the sales tax. A tax is still a tax.
McCain is NO reformer of any kind, unless it benefits HIS wallet.
Voting straight Democrat.

Laura, Boston   November 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

TS: I am an Obama supporter and even I would find that totally off the wall.

Do you honestly think John McSame would risk the tightening of the polls by doing something so stupid? Even I can't buy that!

Just remain calm and come Tuesday Obama's long battle will be over and he will be the President-Elect!

JJ   November 2nd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

McCain will carry out George Bush Policies. Only studpid people will over look that, so if you want 4 more years of George Bush welcome Dick and George for the next years in the White House.

RO   November 2nd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Susan,,,why? Why? What has McCain proved to you, other than showing how dysfunctional he is ,, as well as his campaign,, Even his Republican allies can't believe this is how McCain is running his campaign! All you have to do is look at the campaign and see how it has been running...this will reflect on how his administration will be as well.. YIKES! GO OBAMA/BIDEN!

Wally©   November 2nd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Whose fault would it be should this occur...

Not the democrats !!!

sid   November 2nd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

is it not strange that no one has brought up the subject of plumbers in
the White House.
The republicans {NIXON} Watergate Plumbers.

dan   November 2nd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Obama and the Dems will protect all abortion, free and on demand, for many decades to come. That's OK with Catholics and so-called pro-lifers who say this matters, but who don't really care.

BROOKLYN, NY   November 2nd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

As much as I am leaning towards Senator Obama at this point (still a Clinton supporter) I must say a Democratic Majority would be a very bad idea...

We all know who is going to win here and I must say, I believe with all my heart that we are in for nothing but four years of speeches diverting us from all of the huge mistakes...

You see, we are allowing our great nation to be somebody's training ground...

Job description... NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

I Just Said Thanks, but No Thanks to Another 4 Years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   November 2nd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Time to clean up after the mess left by the rampaging elephants.

Now, I'm off to the phone banks to GOTV

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE, VOTE A STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC TICKET!   November 2nd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

It will take a Congress free of obstructionist Reptilians so Obama can begin to clean up the mess left by all the reptiles!

McCrypt is such a petty, churlish, little old fool with no honor, dignity or integrity and has exploited his Pitiful Old Warrior status.

He owes an apology to all the P.O.W.'s for denigrating their status to a campaign slogan.

LouieLou   November 2nd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

McSame doesn't have anything positive or new to offer, just more of the same bush policy. He's no maverick, just a side kick that stoops to sleezy to discredit his opponents, hot air and no substances. Rock the Vote, sent them packing. Obama by a landslide and mandate!

JJ   November 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Hey McCain where were you when Sarah came from Alaska? Now you are talking about Vote for me. For what? You have not talked about your policies unless it is Obama Obama. Stop with the negative ads John are you will lose more. Positive ads John Positive ads.

Change Change Change. Obama

Bruce   November 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Mccain's wife must be tired of standing behind the old guy and listening to the exact same speech over and over...Do they have nothing new to say???

Danelle in PA   November 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Doesnt he ever plan to come up with a good reason for why should vote for him.

The only thing he ever gives details on is how he wants to war with other countries and the evils of Obama....

Yawn! Not really enthusiastic about his warmongering ways or divisive talk.

Liar Liar!!   November 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

McCain you dirty rat.

Liar! You said you wouldnt bring up Rev. Wright. Liar Liar Liar!

Is this what you consider honor? Just makes me sick to imagine people still vote for you.

Just terrible, you've lost any respect we could have for you.

A white guy who proudly cast his vote for Obama   November 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

McSame memo to America:

I am desperate enough to do anything, say anything, all for the cause of winning. Once I pledged to run an honorable campaign. That was then, this is now. It's kitchen sink time!

BM   November 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

McCain, you and your Moose killing,abuse of power running mate are dispicable. You will do anything to continue Bush's failed economic policy. you are a puppet!You have admitted that you know nothing about the economy, so how are you going to close the deficit. You are the liar and I can't stand you or Palin!
Palin thinks she can do as she pleases. She won't release her medical records because that baby belong to her pregnant daughter.

Rachel   November 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Please, dear God, let Obama clean McCain's clock on Tuesday, if for no other reason than for the smear-filled, lying and vindictive campaign McCain has run. Did anyone see McCain on Larry King Live? Larry got McCain to admit he actually didn't think Obama was socialist. McCain doesn't even BELIEVE the things he is saying.

shawn in atlanta   November 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

The country is going to be so divided once this election is over, no matter who wins.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   November 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

MCCAIN SAYS HE'S BEEN "TESTED" AND YES MCCAIN IS RIGHT. MCCAIN FAILED THE BIGGEST "TEST" BY VOTING 95% OF TIME WITH GWB WHICH INCLUDED VOTING FOR THE IRAQ WAR. MCCAIN IS LOSING IN ARIZONA, WHY, WE WON'T FORGET JOHN MCCAIN AKA KEATING 5 NOR WILL WE FORGET MCCAIN CHEATING AND FINALLY LEAVING HIS INJURED WIFE FOR A YOUNG CINDY MCCAIN. HAVING LIVED IN ARIZONA DURING THIS TIME IT'S UNDERSTANDABLE WHY ARIZONA IS SAYING NO TO MCCAIN WHO HAS ONLY SUPPORTED THE RICH AND THE RICH RETIRED PEOPLE LIVING IN SUN CITY, ARIZONA.

Lynnette   November 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I'm for Obama all the way!!

The Republicans have made a mess of things and need the DEMS to clean it up!

Troy B.   November 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

McCain was part of the Republican majority from 2000 to 2002 and 2004 to 2006. Look at where that got us. The Republicans are quick to forget history and attempt to frighten voters by claiming a single party majority is a bad thing. It is only a good thing if they are the single party apparently.

mbg   November 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Lol but it was okay from 2001-2006 when the repugnats had it. Now we have the race card in in Penn. McCain is a joke and so are the rest of his repugnat clan. I cant wait till Wensday when this is all over. McCain is nothing more than a hate monger pwer hungry terd. Anyway I have got to go take a Bush and wipe my McCain.

Ms. M   November 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Vote!

Kevin   November 2nd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

This is the essence of the GOP campaign: they have no substantive reasons why the American public should vote FOR them; they merely argue that Americans should vote AGAINST Democrats either in the presidency or Congress. It is consummately partisan; it is the legacy of Reagan Republicanism; and it is NOT the kind of mature, levelheaded leadership this country needs at this hour.

Obama/Biden 2008

JD in Moraga   November 2nd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Funny that it's a concern now, but the GOP (Grumpy Old Pr!cks) didn't complain during the first 6 years of the Bush Administration when things were skewed in their favor...hypocrites!

Martha Hussein Baker for Barack   November 2nd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

McCain needs to shut up about "victory" in Iraq. His warmongering mindset is the last thing we need in a president. It's a stab in the heart to anyone who has a loved one serving in the military.

Bring our troops home NOW!

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

no spine   November 2nd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

bash bash smear bash ... thanks Mr. Negative.

his sarcasim and negativity is costing him this election.

As an independant (former republican) I do not see Democrats as the doomsday individuals that the right wing extremists make him out to be.

Bring on the Vote

Linda32   November 2nd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

I'm looking forward to it, maybe we will finally get something out of congress.

ts   November 2nd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

All Obama supporters. Please look up the Huffington Post web page, i just read a letter supposley wrote by McCain, its a letter telling someone to find Joe the Plumber so he can get some more skin heads to vote for him. please lets look into this.

Joe M   November 2nd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

What I'm worried about is the GOP shooting itself in the foot once again. This time its the sleazeball Wright ad just put out in PA. They've not learned one thing. Figure they have nothing to lose!

Iowa Mom   November 2nd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

John McCain is the biggest puke who has ever run for president. He is a war criminal- denying his country in four days after, wow, a whopping twenty hours of combat. Why is he so ballistic over his war record. In his own words, he is a traitor. Country First? This guy is the biggest joke the Republicans have ever had. You do realize, don't you, that you have all been had. The Republicans threw him to the dogs knowing they couldn't waste a decent candidate on this election.
Republicans would cheer on Hitler if he wore red.
John McCain's face, alone, makes me puke.
He is a racketeer and has been lying his way since the 60's. Wake up you lemmings.

republicans ahet america   November 2nd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

how about warning against ANYTHING republican

lil   November 2nd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Please, Go vote.
I did already and I am still happy with my choice.

Obama/Biden

CNN pro Republicans   November 2nd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

mcain : Fight, Fight, Fight

obama : Unite, Unite, Unite.

shame on mcain and his stupid supporters.

Another grumpy old white woman for Obama   November 2nd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Straight Dem right down the line. If not a Dem then a Greenie or Independent. Time for a real fall cleaning.

Susan   November 2nd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Once for Obama. Not now

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