Can you imagine doing SNL like that if you thought you were going to win?

America desperately needs an Obama landslide in the election. There is no doubt Obama will win but the margin of victory is of utmost importance for America's future.

Every democratic country needs at least 2 legitimate political parties that represent ideas from left, middle and moderate.

If the more intelligent and moderate conservatives don't take the initiative to wrestle the Republican Party away from the extremists and kooks then the GOP is doomed and cease to exist as a rational choice in the near future.

When you see all the prominent Republicans crossing over to support Obama it is a clear indication there is something rotten in Denmark as the saying goes.

Obama by a landslide 390 electoral votes in 08.

Well, in spite of the bias by the media/ap, the sleeziest campaign in the history of our country by Mccain/palin, the lies, distortions,
attacks, trying to divide our country and lack of leadership,
our guys Barack Obama and Joe Biden are leading.
We must keep up and spread the support. Everyone must
vote and we have to stay on top of the republicans once
again trying to steal this election with their tricks on trying
to suppress votes.
We still have barriers to overcome so don't let your
guard down.

As everyone knows Cheney just came out yesterday to endorse McCain so why did he wait the Saturday before election to do this? One would think that McCain asked him to just like he have asked Bush to keep his distance.McCain is Bush and Cheney and it is very obvious.To agree with Bush on 90% of his polices come on do you think he have changed his stance now.We have waited 8 years for a change and I'll take my chances with Obama.He sounds sincere what he will do for the american people and what about our young people and the 4.000 dollars Obama is willing to give these young men to go to college if they are active helping the homelss ,serving in the military ect. but what does McCain say to this he says he can help any interest group that comes along.Wake up people Mccain is not thinking about us he only want to be president.I regret voting for Bush in 2004 but you better believe knowing how close McCain has been to Bush's polices there is no way in H*ll that I would cast my vote for him.And seniors out there don't be fooled by McCain because he will not do what he said he will do for medicare if that was the case he would have explain what he would do in details earlier but now he is pounding so hard on medicare because he want your vote.Don't be fooled into another 8 years of only the wealthy benefit it is our turn and Obama will change that.God bless us all and vote with your mind and heart

I hope that the RNC realizes that Sarah Palin is a disgrace to the Republican party and does not see her as a leader after this election. I am generally a conservative but I will cast my vote for Barack Obama in Indiana on Tuesday. Indiana will turn blue this year. I will change my status to Independent because I do not want any affiliation with Sarah Palin.

VOTE OBAMA INDIANA!!!!!!!!!

I voted early and for the first time in years I voted Democrat.
The only other time was for Clinton. Bush has destroyed this county
and I wish I could take my vote back when I voted for him. I will
not make that mistake twice.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Since Obama is going to lead us into socialism like in England, will we be calling him Lord Obama instead of President Obama? Oh, maybe not, because he will also lead us into European style secularism. CNN moderators won't post this anyway, because during this campaign they have become as left as Fox News is right.

Has anyone wondered how McCain would run this country?
If his campaign is any indication America would be in total chaos. We could have Pres. John “the Maverick” McCain who is well known for this hotheadedness and quick temper and has all indications of early Alzheimer’s; Vice Presidents Todd and Sarah Palin, cheerleader, moose and wolf killer, champion snowmobile racer and member of the Alaskan Separatist Party; Secretary of Defense….Joe the Plumber and Secretary of the Interior….Tito the Builder.

We have seen in almost all Republican candidates campaigns nothing but negativity, divisiveness, lying, and a back biting tone with total disrespect for the intelligence of American people. What are they running on? I have yet to figure this out. What has happened to them?

My choice is clear. I have seen Obama present himself with dignity, honesty, and respect. He has presented a clear view of where he would like to take this country…building from the ground up and bring respect and self-esteem back to the American people. Vote, vote for Change on Tuesday, Nov. 4th. Yes, we can be a country of honor once more!!!

the only way obama can lose this if they still it,and this is what they are planning to do,if you go back in look at the poll numbers in the final 2 days four years ago,bush was up by 2%in florida,obama is up by 4%,bush was up by 2% in ohio,obama is up by 5%,bush was up by 12% in northcarolina,obama is up by 2%,bush was up by 10% in georgia,mccain is up only by 3%,bush was up by 14% in virgina,obama is up by 5%,bush was up by 6% in colorado,obama is up by 6%,bush was up by 6% in missouri,and now missouri is tied,bush was up by 8% in nevada,obama is up by 5%,bush was up by 22% in indiana,mccain is up by 1%,bush was up by 30% in ndakota,obama is up by 4%,so do you see what am getting at,it have to take a miracle for mccain to win this.

I have seen the New England Patriots get 2 touchdowns within the last 2 minutes of play. So I think Obama better call his Aunt and ask her how he can represent her in her immigration trial. Because John McCain will be President come Tuesday.

Unless Obama calls Rev. Wright for a special prayer.

Go John! Zogby: McCain outpolled Obama yesterday 48 to 47 percent! The tide is changing in the final stretch!

For the sake of the country please vote.

This just in from AP. With the polls now a 4 point advantage for Obama, Sara Palin has just spoken to a crowd at a campaign stop, stating that gaining a point a day, gosh darnit, we will be ahead come wednesday!, You betcha!!

Go Obama!!!

YOu want to talk about money what about the 3 million dollors obama used on his 30 mins on why he should not be the next president!!!!!!GO Mccain/Palin on NOV 4 with another win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Polls are the representations of the peoples desire to change the country to the right direction.Democratic values are ideal for everyone.Obama added more catalyst to the change process.Peoples are sick n tired of the Bush Mcpain arrogant attitudes and policy.They creates fear but Obama is a Hope .God bless America.

Tightening?????? Looks more like the media is desperately trying to add tension to the election.

It proves the old adage…You can't go broke underestimating the intelligence of the American voter. They voted for Bush twice…

I hope we do not have to see Cindy "bobble head" McCain standing behind him every minute.

Everyone please go vote!! You can not stay home and expect all will work out fine!! Election will be closer than polls indicate.

I am amazed that this is really going to happen! I am not overly impressed with any canidate. But there are so many legitimate questions about Obama I can not believe that america is about to choose him as our leader. He was the lawyer for Acorn which has done some pretty underhanded things with the campaign. His connection with Ayers. Mainly his connection with his past preacher which after watching is one of the most racist people on this planet. When I was in the middle east everyone was shouting to the americans to vote for Obama. I am sure the terroist are sitting back laughing at the fact that we are about to put in power whom they want there! It's a sad world these days.

Even Arizona is voting for Obama/Biden – they staged an "Arizona Divorces McCain March" yesterday ! The McCain campaign was too erratic, silly, negative and racist. And, don't get me started on the Palin pick. Come on people, get out there to vote and volunteer to help others vote! Yes we can!!!

@ Steve at 10:33am:

You are a big fake. You have always planned to vote for McCain/Palin. Nice try.

I'll be watching this election from Belgium (Europe) with great expectations…

Europe and indeed the rest of the world is cryin' out for change…

I just hope democrats and republicans can somehow heal the wounds and work together on a better future for America and the
rest of the world…

Give America back it's rightful place in the world !!!

A leading nation in every aspect of democracy !!!!

i thought the title was about the polls tightening..well looks the same to me unless cnn has started using the john McCain campaign internal polls. A poll so biased, it even shows the race in California tightening.I am waiting for them to predict the polls tightening up too in Hawaii.

BARACK THE VOTE on Tuesday!

No way, no how, no McCain, no Palin, and no Elizabeth Dole!

Hope will always overcome "shock and awe", fear, and hate!

Obama/Biden for America!

Even though I will not vote for McCain, it was an enjoyable show and he was very funny.

Regarding Aunt Zeituni, leave the old lady alone. Have you forgotten the civil wars that have been taking place in Kenya?

Also, who here in this country can control what their relatives do? I for one certainly cannot. If people could, do you think there'd be a meth/crack problem in this country? Do you think Sarah Palin's husband would've been with the Alaska independence party at all? or McCain would've stopped Cindy's drug problem himself? Guiliani said it himself: "Leave the families alone". (he's had a few family issues of his own, too)

Last, if Obama actually did know about this, don'tcha think he would've done something about it this whole time he was running for prez?

Although it brings to light immigration issues that neither candidate chooses to discuss, this is NOT a deal breaker in voting for Barack nor does it affect his solid, and calm judgement.

I can't wait to see what these next two days bring..should be interesting! More suspicious leaks? A landslide victory or a nail bitingly recount? I'll be glued to the television.
Obama/Biden 08 & beyond!!!

another thing, 78 Countries are watching out elections, and 70 Countries are endorsing Barack Obama, think about that ladies and gentlemen,

I had to remind everyone here, looks like the world is once again looking to us as a Nation to do the right thing!!!!!!!!!!!

America needs someone who can fix this economy and provide steady leadership, and restore America's standing in the world. At a time when the economy is in the toilet, we are loosing our influence in Latin America and fighting ill-advised wars – John Mccain is not that person. McCain is a hawkish, warmongering relic.

OBAMA/BIDEN

John McCain derserves to be president after 26 years in the senate. He can lead us and Obama is only inexperience and talk, talk, and more talk!!!

Everyone talking about palin Look at Biden they will not let him talk because he has no idea with is going on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Vote not obama and biden put the only one that has did anything for his country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To anyone who hasn't been paying attention to the facts, after the last 8 years, the fate of this Nation and quite literally the rest of the world, hinges on We The People electing a person who's going to put Country before demands of the military-industrial complex and the religious right. There is only ONE clear choice. Let's kick the bums out!

Obama/Biden 2008

McCain/Palin rallies simply sets us back at least 30 years. Obama reflects REAL change for the world. I voted early…there was a line but it only took about an hour or so. Please, if you have to wait until Tuesday, prepare to stay and do whatever is needed to vote. A McCain/Palin is not what the world needs right now.

Obama/Biden 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CNN your poll or polls are a little bit higher than the national polls, (Rausmussen, etc.) The polls mentioned on air today showed a 2 point FL lead. (Obama) A 3 point VA lead (Obama) PA a 4 point (lead Obama) OH 4 point lead (Obama). All are within the margin of error.
Yes I forgot NV 4 point lead (Obama).

So anything can happen!!!

Don't forget that if they can get the numbers down to a few percentage points between McCain and Obama, they can pull it across the finish line by rigging the computerized voting machines. They can't do it if there is a 7 to 8 point difference but at 2 or 3 points, within the margin of error, or with the 'undecideds' being more than the difference between the two candidates, they can do it. That's why they keep saying their internal polls say it's closer. They can just say "See..polls are wrong."

Don't let them steal another election from us.

CNN I know you want a headline but a 1 point decrease does not indicate "tightening". It's a natural variation when you are averaging polls and is more than likely statistical noise. Get into the 3 point range and you might have something to talk about.

For some reason, my original comment wasn't posted. I guess it's because I made an arguement against the "chosen one".
Beck, the military was polled, and it was overwhelmingly for John McCain. That is very revealing to me.

Please vote early. This is your last chance to change the course of this country after 8 years of uncertainty.

DON'T LOOK BACK BUT GO FORWARD!

LET YOUR VOICE HEARD THIS TIME!

Any tightening is a tad scary, and I want it to be over. We have such an opportunity. I hope that the American public is brave enough to move forward. The whole world needs that from us.

Obama/Biden '08

Steve,

Corruption and doubt?

How about Sen Stevens=lying,corruption,convicted
Sarah palin=abuse of power

McCain will surprise……

Wish you all the best!!

I've followed the campaign for some weeks now, but still haven't figured out what McCain wants to do about the economy (cut taxes, how are u gonna pay?) nor national security (is his fighting spirit not a bit scary…?).

My wife argues that McCain misses empathy, that is needed in times of crises, to bring people together. Is McCain 'tested' as a manager?

GOD BLESS AMERICA, WE WILL ELECT OBAMA/BIDEN TICKET ON TUESDAY

The world is watching with bated breath. I feel like this time s different, and the citizens of America have had enough – but I also remember Nov 3rd, 2004, when I scrolled through thousands of images, of people in disbelief apologising to the rest of the globe. Please, please, please take it all the way this time. Your decision impacts more than just your shores.

Good luck, go vote – for those of us who wish we could!

75 % of all Canadians hope their neighbours will vote for Obama according to the CBC. There are huge posterboards along Canadian highways saying "Obama for president".

I am simply amazed that anyone with a brain in their head or a heart in their chest could even possibly consider voting for McCain/Palin. The choice of those two candidates would say far more about the lack of intelligence of the American voter than it would about the qualifications of the ticket. They have campaigned HARD and DIRTY to win over the less educated voter by using the typical Republican fear mongering tactics. I pray that enough voters in this country are not swayed by their divisive politics.

I just want this to be November 5th…The rhetoric that is coming out of their mouths and the people are eating it up. How can anyone be extremely gullable. Palin is Florida and signs that McCain's name is not their. It was not done by the GOP…If someone says that Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air? I would say she is a breath of toxic waste.

I think people are seeing that maybe their lives could be different and taking a chance on someone new and different. Obama is calm in a hurricaine; while McCain is extremely radical. Now bringing out Wright only days before the election?

Reading about Obama not wanting Nuclear Power, I am still a bit leary about that, I still remember Three Mile Island and 30 minutes away from not being a State!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just vote….

Obama/Biden08/12

I'm just listening to the McCain spokesman lie about Obama and taxes. Suggesting that Obama is going to raise taxes on anyone making over $125,000/year. This is a lie.

Obama voters. Some people are going to believe this and all the other BS they spout. Don't sit back thinking this is in the bag because it's not. McCain still has a path to victory and we must stop that.

Sarah Palin's phone chat with the President of France was enlightening. Very enlightening. Enough said!

Future Headline:
Since President Obama has decided that Americans who do not want to pay more taxes are "selfish". Those Americans who were so generous with contributions to charities in the past are no longer contributing. These organizations are being told to go ask President Obama, he knows how to contribute your money better than the person who is making it. America has always been touted as one of the most giving countries in the world, however since the new president took over only the organization that is part of his agenda are now benefitting.

Yesterday we drove by Grant Park in Chicago. My heart smiled because on the Tuesday our next Pres. will on that stage accepting the job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have faith that he will win because we need change Please vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot believe people think this is over… get out and vote i wish Mccain and palin the best. They will win. Whoever put the Devil on here is wrong I cannot believe cnn put that on here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do not believe the polls….and I think CNN is making a HUGE mistake in saying that Obama has already won the election.
Anyway – I voted early and I voted for Senator Obama.
God Bless the USA!

Phoenix,

that was a lovely post. in all this confusion, it is nice to see someone say a prayer for the candidate.

For a second I thought you have a story. So this what you called 'tightening'. Please tell me where the candidates are and what they are doing or just be quiet.

I had to laugh when I saw that Palin is already campaigning only for herself, rather than John McCain, in Florida. His name was nowhere to be seen. She has given up on her mentor and is moving on to bigger and better things before the election has taken place! That sure has to tell you something, both about her and her faith in McCain.

If Obama doesn't win I will seriously doubt the collective intelligence of the USA.

Every vote counts!! The more the merrier!

Get out and put Obama in the White House. Vote against ALL republicans, they have disgraced our great nation with their podium of hate and division. They have turned their backs on their own gods and have sold out the american people to their evil corruption. The time is now to take our country back from these tyrants and dictators. The time is now for Obama to show us a better America, one we can be proud of!

Obama/Biden '08: TRUE Hero's.

EVERYONE THAT CAN VOTE GET OUT AND VOTE. DONT LEAVE ANYTHING TO CHANCE. DON'T FALL FOR THE REPUBLICANS LIES. THAT IS WHAT GOT US INTO THIS MESS. WE NEED CHANGE AND THAT IS WHAT OBAMA/BIDEN BRING TO THE TABLE.

VOTE,VOTE,VOTE,VOTE,VOTE,VOTE,VOTE,VOTE, OBAMA,OBAMA,OBAMA,OBAMA,OBAMA,OBAMA FOR REAL CHANGE.
NO MORE LIES.

John Mccain excercised very poor judgement when he choosed sarah palin to be nexted in line as leader of the free world. Had he not done so, he might have been running neck and neck and not neck and foot with barack obama.

GO VOTE PEOPLE, GO VOTE FOR NEW DIRECTION AND CHANGE.

—-no report about palin's waste of taxpayers $$ on remodeling her office ($50,000.00)

—no report about her stupidity on a prank call.

—no report about her ties to AIP.

—no report about her paster( witch hunt).

^^^^^CNN is in bed W/ mcain and the rest of republicans, just look at Lou Dobbes & Glenn Beck.^^^^^

President Obama

i don't understand why Obama has such a narrow lead in these key states. I understand it in normal times when Americans have the luxury for partisan politics BUT these are unusual times. With all the negatives of a McCain-Palin ticket and all the positives of an Obama-Biden ticket I think the polls should be stronger for Obama. With the history of voter irregularities,I would be very worried about the results on Tuesday. Most of us on the outside of America just scratch our heads ?????

Vote, PLEASE!

So glad this will finally be over!!!

Obama/Biden 08

A Latina – and first time voter for change

I see John forgot to wear his flag pin on SNL… OOPS… "Sarah" has hers….

Well, if McCain picks up one point a day, by Tuesday Obama is still the President and this country can put an end to the divisive, hateful campaign carried out by McCain and Palin. Then she can return to Alaska (if they still want her) and finally face the charges against her, and McCain can return to the Senate and actually work across the aisle to get some things accomplished for the good of the country instead of the good of McCain.
As for Joe, Sam, or whoever he is, he can fade back into the Toledo landscape. His 15 minutes as sidekick to McCain will be blessedly over, too.

It's quite possible McCain won some fans alst nght on SNL – he did a great job – but the ability to tell jokes is one thing …whether it'll make any difference in the short-run is another matter.

Hello my fellow prisoners. Don't forget to vote! Also remember, the world is watching just as eagerly as you are!

Too often, the individual(s) who write(s) the headlines for the ticker do so in a manner that over-analyzes empirical data. A poll that moves a point or so in the course of a day or even a week is NOT a tightening. It is statistical noise. Why doesn't CNN get someone who knows SOMETHING about basic math and statistical probabilities to write/analyze? It doesn't take much more than a freshman college course.

While listening this morning to your poll numbers, why am I getting different numbers from your broadcast.You are stating McCain is neck and neck in some of these states and on the internet these numbers are quite different. If I am keeping a close watch on this, I am sure many Americans are also. Are you all catering to one side and trying to make the race seem equal ?. Is this fair reporting, sounds a little like FiX News.

If John McCain wins this election it will be a vindication for Bush and Cheney and everything they've done the past 4 years.
And no one can convince me that McCain will be better than Bush…I think he'll be worse.

Go Obama all the way!

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

very misleading CNN, you make it seems, being that Senator McCain is behind to reader that the Race is somewhat closing. If anything, this seems even more grimmer for McCain. Although, the Game must be played on Tuesday and thats why we play it. Things seem overall pretty consistant over the past 2 weeks now.

So what's your point? EOM

In the final Columbus Dispatch released this morning Obama is leading by 6 points. Tuesday is going to be interesting!
Make your voice heard get out and Barack the vote!!!!

I hope people wake up and realize before it's too late that a McCain/Palin ticket would be the worst thing for this country..just imagine Palin trying to run this COUNTRY…omg the thought is so scary..
VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!!!

I was undecided until this morning. I have been watching all of the major networks and have decided that the media tells everyone who to vote for…This election year has been an embarressment to our nation. Why cant the media be fair and unbiased? Report the issues and stay out of the "peoples" way PLEASE! I cant believe how people cant make a decsion on there own…I have been an independant and now it is time to make a fair decsion. I dont want our government to decide where our money goes for our hard work and effort. It is my money and I pay my fair share of taxes across the complete board, so I have decided to vote for Mc Cain/ Palin. Corruption and doubt seems to surround the democrates election year after year. Good luck to us all!

I just want it to be over.

President Obama, I am praying for you. All things work together for the good of those that love the Lord and are called according to his purpose. I have watched the spirits of hatred and division demonstrated at McCain/Palin rallies, and those spirits are not of God, and I pray that the Republican party takes out time to repent. I pray that you Senator Obama are not only a leader for black or white, but for all Americans. I pray for wisdom, and for you to lead in a Godly manner.

Congratulations. What the Devil means for evil, God turns it around for good.

Wow CNN, I thought you meant the race was really "tightening". thanks for the update, though.

What are the troops saying about this election?

Did/do they get to vote absentee?

The entire world is depending on Americans to elect an educated and competent President on Tuesday. The choice made in this election affects everyone everywhere and 80% of the world is well aware of the adverse effects John McCain and his sidekick will have for everyone everywhere.

It's up to Americans to make a choice based on facts and not fear and hate for the benefit of our futures. Senator Obama is the only logical choice as Senator McCain falls well short of Mr. Obama in every category from stature to intelligence and a promising future for the world.

And I've never voted before in my life, but I cannot wait to go on tuesday, I know my polling place and I'll be there as long as need be!!

Character attacks and smear campaign's don't work anymore! Lets send them the message loud and clear tuesday! I cannot wait!!!

let's go out and vote, ppl…VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE…

Obama/Biden 08

Kina.

Reverend Eugene Rivers is an idiot. I'm black an he is an embarrasement. I cringe evertime he opens his mouth because he continues to talk about race. This man is a moron and he's always on MSNBC, please don't put him on CNN. He's a fool.

Everyone: get out and vote. Don't leave anything to chance.

Obama/Biden 2008