November 3, 2008
Posted: 12:45 PM ET

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McCain is heading back to New Mexico tomorrow.
McCain is heading back to New Mexico tomorrow.

(CNN) — John McCain will spend the final hours before the polls close Tuesday visiting Colorado and New Mexico, two states his campaign manager now says are key to a last-minute “new pathway to victory.”

Both states voted for President Bush in 2004, but have been leaning Obama this cycle.

Watch: McCain looks for a late shift in momentum

Late Sunday, McCain campaign manager Rick Davis sketched out a fresh roadmap to the White House that runs through the West, telling reporters that new surveys that suggested Barack Obama’s lead was shrinking to single digits had given the Republican nominee reason for optimism. “If we can win Nevada, Colorado and New Mexico, all of the sudden we’ve got a whole new pathway to victory,” Davis told reporters. “Those weren’t even on the list three weeks ago.”

McCain's visit to New Mexico tomorrow will mark his second stop in the state in two days.

Watch: McCain says 'I need your vote'

Obama leads by 6 in the most recent CNN Colorado poll of polls, and by 8 points in an Albuquerque Journal/Research & Polling survey of New Mexico voters, both released late last week.

Both states also feature Senate races for seats held by retiring Republicans; Democrats are heavily favored in both contests, as the party pushes for a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority in the Senate.

Filed under: Colorado • John McCain • New Mexico


Kim in AZ   November 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I'm so sick of McCain I could vomit. Too bad his senate seat isn't up for election tomorrow as well.

demwit   November 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

We don;t need someone with a lifetime of experience to lead us in these troubled financial times. We need a zero, someone with charm and carisma, someone that will inspire us to spend more…

Joe the mechanic.   November 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

A faint glimmer of hope. Quick ! Make up some huge Lie to scare the heck out of the voters.

sick n tired   November 3rd, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Just found out today that my property taxes just went up by $1000 a year!!!!!! And my house isnt worth as much as it was last year! HOWS THAT WORK???? Good thing i lost my $52,000 a year job 3 weeks ago because the company was forced to close their doors due to this BS economy! I WAS BEGINING TO RUN OUT OF THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christine CT   November 3rd, 2008 1:59 pm ET

LOL!!!
I just heard someone call into Rush Limbaugh and blame him for the loss of the election! She called him out on his appeal to voters during the primaries to vote Democrat against Hillary as a set-up, in "Operation Chaos". He , for once, was speechless and wanted to know what her source was? How about him flapping his big fat mouth all of the primary season?
He made a mockery of the election process, got his listeners to vote because of his bad advice, and now is paying the price.
The only card McCain has left, according to the caller, is racism, and people aren't buying into it anymore!
As for PUMAS, blame Rush, not the DNC!

OBAMA/BIDEN: YES WE CAN!!!

JJ in Canada   November 3rd, 2008 1:59 pm ET

You have strange election rules there! I've never stood in line more than ten minutes to cast my ballot in the 40 years I've lived in Canada.
No candidate is allowed to campaign on E-Day. They cannot have signs up within 200 yards of any polling station on E-Day and NO VOTER is allowed into the polling station wearing ANYTHING indication who they are voting forIt seems to me that these long lines (5 to 10 hours) are to deliberately disenfranchise those voters who:

1..are only allowed an hour or two off work to vote
2. cannot afford to take a day off work to vote
3..cannot stand in lines for hours due to health reasons

Doesn't appear like a level playing field to me.

Bob   November 3rd, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Vote for a true American Patriot…John McCain.

Not a pretender like Hussein….

Pat   November 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm ET

America's only hope is McCain! Do not trust Obama the Manchurian Candidate.

FreeNLovIt   November 3rd, 2008 1:56 pm ET

All, what has the REPUBLICANS done for us, to deserve 4 more years?

JIM   November 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I grew up in Alabama and I know a racist when I see one. I see one in John McCain. You would think that a man who spent time in the military ( I spent 20 years, USAF) would be able to change. How could he change this country if he cannot change himself. What a hypocrite! Plus he sucks up to GWB. Lost all respect for McCain.

MarcyWH, Pa   November 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Senator McCain, you practically handed over the white house to Obama when you picked Palin, and chose to run a campaign based on hate and fear. I would have voted for Obama anyway, but, I would have respected you.

az voter   November 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Come on home John so you can share your state's joy when we Arizonians vote you out of the race.

And because you've taken the low road you can brace yourself for your senate race too.

By the way John, as a loyal Republican I can tell you that Sarah was a joke that took its toll on you!

I guess it's time to sell beer with your lovely wife Cindy.

mccain your done   November 3rd, 2008 1:55 pm ET

November 3rd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I have zero doubt that John McCain will win this election.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Repulicans you should all be on SNL

Obama will win   November 3rd, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Shame on you McCain for your offensive vile campaign that portrays America as an intolerant society.

Pat   November 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Kool-Aid people who is Obama?….Obama is the Manchurian Candidate…

America's only hope is McCain!

Jessica   November 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

You know, it amazes me to read some of the statements on this website.
Do you all ever think to vote for how this country was founded and based on CHRISTIANITY!?!?! I don't see how anyone can support anyone who would say "oh, sure, go kill helpless babies – as long as the adults who created them are OK, that's all that matters"
Doesn't anyone value family anymore? Or marriage? It's really sad.
I'm not saying gay people shouldn't be allowed to be together, but can't you call it something else? The bible says marriage shall be between one MAN and one WOMAN.
There are so many more issues to this election than are truly presented and it scares me that people are voting without even knowing them all. Thank GOD I have faith in Him – I know he really controls it all anyways and things will turn out as he sees fit.

It's just sad that there are so many ignorant people who don't even know the true issues of this election.

vexalways   November 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Now America would once more be respected. There would be no more war to fill the pockets of certain Politicians, the political divide would soon disappear, we would once again balance the budget, special interest groups would have to now earn the hard way. The dream of all right thinking American would come through tomorrow.

PS. Rush Limbaugh and O'Reilly has no credibility, and should be fired.

cool onlooker   November 3rd, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Watch for your steps. Old grandpa.

Enjoy the retirement. Take turns to stay with the 7 houses.

.the Clintons....   November 3rd, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Why are they campaigning for Obama ? Easy for the $30million

campaign debt payoff….McCain doe not need Bush………he is his

own man…

Obama08   November 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

McCain is not the right guy for this country right now. Maybe 40 years ago he would have been when it was ok to bomb our way to supremacy, or bully our way into political office. Today is the day of reckoning and responsibility. The Republicans have shown they lack responsibility and capability to run this country.

Oh I’m sorry, they have run this country. INTO THE GROUND!

FAYE, NV   November 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

McCain has lost his honor from some Americans who thought he would never campaign is this fashion. Palin where are your medical record and let us see if you had a baby 6mos ago or so.

The both of them are pitful and she, Palin, is really a joke. What does she have to offer? Most of the times I have no idea what she is speaking about and nor does it make sense.

MRP owosso MI   November 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Another thing i just dont understand is how with the Congress at its lowest rating ever, how will the Kool aid drinking sheep send even more tax raising, big spenders to Congress?

jn   November 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

RAI>>>>>Please shut up!!!!!! Rai rai go away, come back another day!!! you know the rest!!!!

Peter (CA)   November 3rd, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Noah—
Get a clue. We are not only tired of Bush (and still cannot believe that you and yours would vote for him a second time) but we are tired of the POLICIES that have placed this country where it is. Policies that McCain has overwhelmingly supported.
And, even if McCain repudiates those policies and goes "maverick" again, he has put an incompetent candidate with no intellectual curiousity next in line.
On the other hand, we have a chance to elect a brilliant man who has been very smart as to who he has gotten advice from. A man who has vision and plans.
Why is this a problem? Why do right wingers continue to cling to the failures of the past?

Veterans 4 Obama   November 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

McCain voted against our troops MANY times in the senate.

John McCain voted AGAINST 20 million dollars for veteran care facilities.

John McCain voted AGAINST $322 million for safety equipment for our troops in Iraq.

John McCain voted AGAINST $1 billion dollars in new equipment for the National Guard.

John McCain OPPOSED Jim Webb's G.I. Bill.

John McCain voted AGAINST $430 million for veterans outpatient care.

Barack voted FOR all of these troop support initiatives.

They deserve better than McCain.

We deserve better than McCain.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT

Peter   November 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

What does this mean… TWO WORDS… PENNSYLVANIA GONE

beachgirl   November 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

McOld can push all he wants in the west, but the West belongs to the Democrats!

This is the end McOld………. you can now let Palin go back to Alaska, YIIIIPPII We don't have to hear her voice again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL RIGHT!

Leo   November 3rd, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I'm always amazed at how some people can be so STUPID as to vote into office a party who's platform since the Reagan era has been run on the idea that government is bad. Why would you vote into office someone who's idea of governing is based on dismantling the very same government they strive to work for? why, people? The republican party always makes it a point to run for office to demonstrate that government doesn't work and that less government, less regulation, less oversight, less transparency, less fairness and less accountability are better for the nation. If you really think about it, this idea is ABSURD. I hope tomorrow people will finally speak loud and clear about their own idea of what government is supposed to be and how it's supposed to work (i.e. Clinton years vs. Bush years).

McCain is too old   November 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

TIME FOR MCCAIN TO SERIOUSLY SUSPEND HIS CAMPAIGN

Remy   November 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Losing and retiring are the fates for McCain! Old Man! Go and relax in an arm cahir!

#1 USA   November 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Like Obama, his supporters have become arrogant. They have tried to push ideas down people's throat, as if, people don't have a mind of their own. Opinions may vary. I'm not voting because of the economy, Iraq, or homeland security. I'm voting for social issues that could be heavily impacted by the next appointments of the Supreme Court justices. Obama is very liberal and will not protect any conservative views that Americans have.

Winnie Hussein . . . in Montana   November 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Good luck, John boy. You probably wouldn't have had to work so hard if you had run the honorable and clean campaign that you promised us. You probably would be doing much better in the polls if your V.P. pick wasn't the scariest woman in national politics that I have ever seen. As a Texan turned Montanan, we don't need your brand of government or your brand of campaigning. We don't fall for your B.S., so you should shovel it somewhere else.

Crown Obama King   November 3rd, 2008 1:49 pm ET

We want skyrocketing electric prices! Yes we can! Obama said that about his energy plan, it is his intention to put all coal companies out of business by bankrupting them. Coal and oil companies need to be shut down. Do it today! Everybody who works for them should hit the streets now, and start looking for another job. If the company you work for uses lots of electricity – kiss it goodbye. Obama is going to save the planet for us. Obama is going to fundamentally change this country. He is going to give us free college education, free healthcare, and pay our mortgages for us. This is a revolution. All of you loser Repugs will be handcuffed and perp-walked into the prisons and camps.

sick n tired   November 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

CNN IS A COMMUNIST NEWS NETWORK! THEY CONTROL THE INFORMATION YOU ARE ALLOWED TO RECIEVE!

carlos amaya   November 3rd, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Amrice is too ignorant and this ignorance is what will keep getting mediocrity elected to the presidency and congress. People eating up all these Repub scare tactics will believe them and vote Mccain without thinking of the last 8 years and all the consequences. people we are screwed, think before you vote, look at the current situation.Spreading the wealth? What happens when you pay taxes. DON'T BE STUPID VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN !!!!

That One won   November 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

@ Dealt, Lisbon

There are at least three reasons:
I) America is a great country, but the AVERAGE American is not very educated

II) 'God', religion, prejudices 'determine' what is right and what is not

III) Patriotism and fears are used as a wedge by politicians( republicans mainly)

onelove   November 3rd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Sen. Obama's half brother in Kenya is living a comfortable life. This story has been debunked. Please go to factcheck.org As for the Aunt he hasn't had contact with her in nearly two years.

McCain supporters ask Sen. McCain why he does not acknowledge his African American family. His brother and cousins attend the yearly family reunion but he doesn't. Oh, you didn't know that McCains great, great grandpa owned slaves? Well he did. Google it.

People who fail to verify their facts are not very smart.

bridget   November 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

mcshame go home in az Go obama !!!!!!! obama push west become blue go blue !!!!! enough rep for 8 yrs !!!!

sam   November 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Please people, before you vote, think. I have voted across party lines my entire life.
You are all Americans, put your Country first…Stop this stupid party (DEM/REP) thing.

Do you want a True American or a Pretender / FlimFlammer.?

If you were hiring a guy to work at a secret government position, who would qualify?

Who do you know the most about and who do you know little about?

Ken   November 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

MRP owosso MI — You and your post are quite a laugh, except for the sad fact that I think you actually beleive your own drivel.

You are a typical McCain supporter, dumber than asphalt: the tax numbers have been out there for quite awhile, and are not difficult to understand for someone beyond a 5th grade education. You bring up your "confusion" as a lame hit on the "complexity" of Obama's policies: the only thing you are really confused about is your own memebership in homo sapiens.

And what a cogent question on the timescale from "despair" to "hope"! How about if Obama keeps it open ended; you neo-morons love open-ended plans, like the ones in Iraq. But the question is moot anyway for you neo-tards — you will condemn loudly and shrilly no matter what happens, just as you did in the 1990's when Clinton-Gore led the economy to its best showing in 100 years.

Now, if "our" liberal plans don't work, how about if we follow YOUR lead and just blame Bill Clinton.

You kool-aid drinking rightwing nitwits couldn't think your way out of a paper bag, and you even consider that a badge of honor! YOU are pathetic!

Will the Real Maverick Please Stand Up?   November 3rd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Noah–give it up, there are plenty of skeletons in McCain's past.

GOP: Please define Patriotic   November 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

One word for McCain: ENOUGH!

CO voter   November 3rd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

mccain, you've already lost colorado… go focus on winning your own state (which is nearly up for grabs)!

Vote McCain   November 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I got tired of listening to 'another 8 years of Bush' and decided to vote for McCain. I didn't hear anything else from Obama. I saw that he was polished and read his speeches very well. He blew it, when he started to flip flop on who will be taxed. Will be people making $250K, 150K or 125K. Deep down, I fear it will be every American citizen.

Will the Real Maverick Please Stand Up?   November 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Dave, Central Illinois–maybe a diaper change…?

Bryan   November 3rd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

"John McCain will spend the final hours before the polls close Tuesday visiting Colorado and New Mexico.."

Does that mean, that in the US, you can continue to campaign while the polls are open?

Atlanta Voter   November 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I am appauled by the add I just had the displeasure of viewing from the republicans. Is there no depth too low? In the beginning of this camapign I had the utmost respect for this man, but to call Obama “too risky and radical” based on sound bites from Jerrimiah Wright from months ago is just in bad taste. Why did they wait until the day before the election to run this add? Note to the republicans… stop reling on stiring up the dark past of fear and and intollerance in this country in order to win elections. This has inspired me to donate money to Obama's campaign. We as a country are TIRED of it and would like to unite. I hope that the truth of this statement is reflected loudly in the results of tomorrow’s election. Shame on you, and God Bless America!

bobbie cornett   November 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

We see where McCain is using Hillary and Obama's voices to campaign for himself, but now it seems he and Palin are also using Obama's words to campaign live. They are saying today what Obama has been saying for months. In addition to "change," they are also telling supporters at rallies to "hope." And the things Obama says he and Biden will do, if they are elected, McCain and Palin are also saying…it's the same things they will do. They might was well say… we endorse Obama and Biden.

Michael in Houston   November 3rd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Are you serious Rai? Please tell me you are that same comedian from Canada who duped Sarah. You can't actually be serious! I am more qualified than Sarah to be VP! I am still trying to figure out how she got the majority of people to vote for her in Alaska to become Govener? There must been some very weak opposition or none in Alaska. I'm considering becoming a resident of Alaska so I can be the next Governer, if it is that easy. Naw, I will stick to being a Texan, it's alot warmer here.

Jane Burns from NC   November 3rd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Last minute push? He has to bus kids in from schools to fill out a rally. That's pretty sad.

The truth of the matter is if he can't even run a good campaign, how on earth can we expect him to perform effectively in running the country. And his choice of Sarah Palin leaves me speechless.

Don't buy into all the lies and innuendo.

Vote Obama…Bring snacks, a folding chair and your patience….

Sandra McKayGaston   November 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Mr. McCain, have you ever considered what the United States has begun to look like on the world stage; you backed a President that has created problems on every front. We have more to look at than your lifespan. What will I do when my grandchildren are still looked at as less than for being American because NCLB has left the cognitive reasoning, higher thinking skills and pre-collegiate LAL, Logistical and Statistical data finding, interpersonal communication ability that can't be judged by standard testing and is inconsistent with students from the Middle and Far East who are excelling at these very techniques in their high schools years!!! Mr. Bush forgot to address this and you are so busy "clowning" and buffooning on SNL, and the like, that I must admit, an educated man from Harvard, who has addressed my present and future needs has more of what I expect in a President. "Sorry I'VE got to be "BLUE"."

Obama Blue Baby   November 3rd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Blue skies shining on me
Nothin' but blue skies do I see.

Obama Blue will be rolling over you—get over yourself McCain.

Obama/Biden 08

Rai   November 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Sen. Barack Obama don't know what he is talking about. He is a blind man who don't anyhting about America. Listen to me: "One blind man cannot lead another otherwise they will both fall into a ditch".

THE US OF WHAT?   November 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

It is too late? McCain just sit down somewhere and relax your nerves.

m.c.   November 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Tomorrow, all Pennsylvanians should remember Obama calling us "bitter people, clinging to guns and religion". Remember the church that Obama and Michelle and their daughters sat in. The white-hatred rants of their minister and "mentor". Pennsylvanians are more red than blue!!! Vote McCain or see our country go down the tubes!!!

Unshrub   November 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

This is McCain's "new pathway to victory?"

How can things be really looking good for McCain. No one has won when they have been down by 5% this close to the election. Gore and Kerry had less than 3% difference the day before election. Get a grasp on reality people.

Go Home John   November 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

The West has already been won, McCain, you are too late. Barack has left his heart in San Francisco and his soul in the Mile High City. Get over yourself, you're done.

Obama/Biden 08

CLINTON   November 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

FINALLY THE DAY IS ALMOST HERE: NOBAMA OR MCSENILE? WHO EVER WINS WILL HAVE A ROUGH START AS PRESIDENT WITH ECONOMIC ISSUES TO ATTEND TO

Charles Atlanta   November 3rd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

McCain will do and say anything to get elected. He had all the summer to define his campaign and his message before Democratic primary was over and he blew up. Guess what? "American economy is fundamentally strong" by him, and "Nation of whinners" by his economy advisor. Basically he is simply no idea on economy, no idea on how average Amercian live. And he is criticizing Bush now and mimic Obama's "change" as a reformer, and try to confuse you. He wants to balance the budget in 4 years ( what a joke!) And don't forget we have 10+ trillions of debt and keep growing (half of that is contributed by Bush of his own party.) Spread the wealth? We need to spread the burden of debt!!!

Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon   November 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

It's time to take John McCain in a new direction.

GO WEST, OLD MAN!

Back home, dude.

He has lived in the West for years but still calls my state "Ora-gone." We pronounce it "Ory-gun" and that might not be how some think it should be pronounced, but you gotta be respectful.

Charlie   November 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

It would be nice if we Obama supporters stopped trying to imitate the McCain campaign. Soon to be "President Elect Obama" has wisely stayed away from harsh personal attacks and name calling. Can't we follow his lead.

Colin   November 3rd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

McCain says it's "time to take America in a new direction" for once you're right and the person that will do that is Barack Obama. McCain is the same thing America has had we need REAL change. I'm in Indiana and all I've seen are negative ads from McCain about Obama, none of them have ever said what he will do to improve our country. I'm tired of it, America is tired of it that is why I voted for REAL CHANGE Barack Obama. Turning Indiana blue!!!!

Please everyone get out there and vote for real change, real unity, a candidate that really wants to turn our country around: Barack Obama!!!!

MeHere   November 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

McCain says it's time to take America in a new direction. It would still be the same direction Bush took us in the last 8 years. No thanks.

Simmy   November 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I hope they PUSH his cheating …out of town! If that loser wins, I'm moving to Canada!

karen-phoenix   November 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I'm a registered republican in AZ and will be voting for Obama/Biden!
The republican party and McCain are disgusting and have run one of the most viel champaigns in the history of my 64 years on this earth! AND I was even a republican election judge for 14 years and have always supported the rep. party. NO MORE!!! The republican party has become the party of the radical right wing and skinheads in this country and they had better take the next few years and redo their whole party!!!! NO MORE OLD RICH dumb guys!!!!

mms   November 3rd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

he might as well throw in the towel they are done.their fear and smear campaigning did no good!

Jeff   November 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Turn out the lights…..the parties over!

Ron , West Coast   November 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Nov. 4th , 2008 , …….

John McBush returns to " Sleepy Hollow Retirement Home ", and Sarah " The Mouth " Palin , returns to her dysfunctional family in Alaska .

Don't Be Fooled   November 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

McCain is going to take us in the same old direction. The only new direction he's talking about is IRAN. Don't be fooled America, in a little more than 24 we can get rid of George W. Bush, Cheney, McCain, Rove and the whole kitten kaboodle. Fight on.

Obama/Biden 08

Dallas, TX   November 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Go McCain, this race is NOT over yet even though the Dems would like everyone to think so!!

AdobemanAZ   November 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

It struck me today that this election may be the equivalent of the American people's "Impeachment" of the Republican Party, for the last 8-years Republican mismanagement, corruption, and criminal activity is the running of the United States. A job that the Congress had an obligation to undertake, but didn't have the backbone for.

Ulrike   November 3rd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Mc Cain wants to be COMMANDER IN CHIEF.
I don´t think he really wants to be President.
That is so scary.
I hope for our whole world that in two days he will finally bury his commander in chief dream – for good – and that Palin will stay in Alaska where she cannot do that much harm.
Amen!

laurel   November 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

As long as it isn't the West Wing!

No More Ole Boys Club Shenanigans   November 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I just viewed a CNN clip about a nighttime security guard, a woman in Colorado, that recently went to work for the McCain campaign.

This 37 year old woman went on to say that she did want her "wealth" spread around to other people.

OMG. She is so dumb.

She probably makes $40 to $50K and she's too ______ [stupid, gullable, bigoted, etc] to see that whatever wealth she has whe will keep and that under Obama, she'd have more money in her pocket than under McCain.

It's people like her that are why McCain could still win.

Americans ( Brown, Black, White, Yellow) you've gotta vote … and vote your self interests. If you do, Barack is the clear choice.

47yo male for McCain   November 3rd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Obama's going down. Keep up the hard work McCain. You got it in the bag!

Immigrant for McCain   November 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I'm an Italian immigrant that came to the US with $300 in my pocket. I was looking forward to all the opportunities America had to offer me. I worked hard all my life. Not once, was anything distributed to me. I raised 4 kids and made a nice living. I'm voting for McCain because I think he will create opportunities, like those that were offered to me. I think he will rebuild America and make it a proud country. If I made it, not knowing English, not knowing anybody, so can other Americans.

David   November 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I just noticed a video of a security guard independent stumping for McCain. How is this news? Who cares? Please something important to report.

Liz F   November 3rd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

McCain: I can do it, I know how, let me try, c'mon guys, I can get Bin Landen, I know how to do it, I can do it…I will do it because I know how to do it….we need to fight, keep fighting.
PLEASE make it stop!
All these mini- phrases he uses, but no substance!
and Palin – the 'you betcha' gal – is offensive to women.
PLEASE make it stop!
Please!!!

mccain your done   November 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Don

The one thing we have learned in this election season is that the media wants to control us…We have tapes kept out of site, we have bias reporting and we can in part thank Barack Obama for some of this. If he is elected will we ever know the truth..We have been given excuses for every connection, for every "boneheaded" statement because the media wants….BLAH BLAH BLAH

Can you really be this stupid. Is that possible? Ask john (your hero about) Keating. Ask him why his military records are sealed. The stories that you are talking about have been available for a year you idiot.

Cathy, Arizona   November 3rd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

What's with McCain being in Tennessee, yet talking like he's in Virginia? Man is he ever confused!! Now when you go to New Mexico, Sen. McCain PLEASE talk like you are in Nevada!!! Ha, ha, ha!!

We have a very tight race in our home state — Arizona VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN!!

gl, Pittsburgh   November 3rd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

it is too late becasue voting have already started and nobody is listening to what any of them right now. We just want this election to be over. Why would any body be listening to McCain on election day that is just crazy.

Redneck from Kentucky   November 3rd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Too little too late McSame!

mccain your done   November 3rd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Sarah Palin the next GOP leader? Please GOD let them be that stupid.

will   November 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I'm just complex in my thoughts of trying to think why would anyone would want to allow a George W. Bush clone to enter into the White House after what have happen over the last eight years, almost a whole decade of Americans lives. And if the African American race were not a minority race the American people wouldn't have to be worrying about race been a problem in this election.

McCain = no change

Obama/Biden 2008

Tony   November 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

The polls are tightening up; Virginia's back in toss-up status, Minnesota isn't strongly leaning Obama anymore, and Obama's lead in Pennsylvania is eroding. If McCain can keep Colorado red and flip New Mexico back to red, which have nearly strongly leaned Obama, then things are looking really good for McCain.

Greed is not good   November 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

DOn't bother. The "Left Coast" and our Western neighbors are OBAMA strongholds.

Brandon   November 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I have heard a lot of talk about character. It is interesting that we are not reminded that Cindy was not John's first wife. Biblically or from a moral/ethical standpoint is this a representation of character? When the going gets tuff, McCain can stay in a POW camp, but not stay with his first wife?

Dealt, Lisbon   November 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Please explain something that's been puzzling me: do americns vote for their president by repeating the chants they hear at rallies? I'm very sorry to say this but some Republicans here, seem to repeat weary and absurd accusations that Obama is a redistributor and has said that he would bankrupt coal companies. Can't americans at least READ??? Obama has said a few things that are misleading, yes, that is they may be interpreted one way or the other but the republicans have reallly been lying through their teeth. And it's not just Palin, that nitwit, but also the "white haired, wise, honourable, hero, all too tested" McCain. Dajmn, do READ. Unless you think fact checks in the press are just a plot from thed media to surpress the truth.

Some here sound dumb enough to believe it. If you can read read (and understand) all the fact checks here. And then look it on other sites (various… english, american, whatever language you can read, if any). And check before you parrot iit here.

Rai   November 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Dear friends,Almost everyone has forgotten one great thing in this election. Senator Barack Obama and all his tv networks and newspapers have been talking 95% negative about Sen. John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin. But they have fogotten the man himself. Senator John McCain is a man of great spiritual and physical strength. This man has energy that cannot be explain. He is 72years old and yet he never faint and never weary. He is remarkable. Everyone will love to grow old and yet remain strong as he is. Senator Barack Obama his pundits say that this man is too old, and that Gov. Palin is just a step away fro the presidency. The clear truth is that Sen. McCain is a young man in an old body. He is as strong as when he was at the age of 17. I am an an African-American in my 30s and would love to live that long and beyond with such energy. I admire Senator John McCain a great deal. I can look into his eyes, listen to his speech and just trust him. I believe all his life stories with all the proofs and work record to show for it. I like Senator Barack Obama, but he talks too much, giving a lot of hopes without HOW. Sen. Obama don't have to expire me with his enticing words of hope; I can inspire myself and hope for myself. I have carefully listened to Sen. Obama's words and analyzed them. He has no proofs and no records to convinced me. I am not safe in his hands at all. Governor Palin? This is a remarkable woman. Earlier in the primary, my wife and I supported Hillary Clinton. But after she was manipulated out by Sen. Obama and his group, we decided to switch for Sen. John McCain. And when Gov. Palin showed up, we were now convinced. The pundits and all media houses did not even know the name of the most popular Governor in the US. That is a shame. Because they knew nothing about her, they went the negative from distance. This is a woman who had achieved so much in such a short time in her life. She was in Wasilla PTA, became Wasilla Mayor and then Governor. She is blessed with a wonderful family and parents. And today, she is about to become the VP of this great nation. Her records showed all these. When the American people weigh in tomorrow with their votes, bothe Senator Barack Obama and all his pundits will see that no one can buy AMERICA with his money. The man, Senator John McCain is the right man we need at this time in the history of America. No one more, no one less and no one else. Thank you friends. God bless you and God bless AMERICA! rai

CL   November 3rd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Poor man. Suffers from "Electile Dysfunction".

Ken   November 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Karen — Welcome to the world of the rest of us. In 2000, I hated the fact that people like you allowed G. Bush to win that election. I too was frustrated that we were handing over a successful [D]-led economy to [R] policies, and specifically to a know-nothing ideologue with nothing but neo-con advisors. I could not believe that America put him in the white house. And sure enough, America suffered.

But imagine my horror in 2004 when, despite the facts of economic and foreign policy failure during the previous 4 years, people like you decided to actually re-install that failure!!!!

So indeed, you go off to your corner to ponder things. After subjecting your country and the rest of us to the abuse caused by the Bush administration, you can indeed be patient and resolve yourself to reasonable economic policies. But I'm sure you and yours are gearing up for the same kind of shrill, mindless condemnation that was spewed at the Clinton-Gore whitehouse as they led us to the best economy in 100 years.

Yes, indeed: you witless [R] crybabies should just chill out, and let the adults take over now.

Heather from Minnesota   November 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Go McCain! Turn 'em RED!!!!!! YeeHaww!!!

No More Ole Boys Club Shenanigans   November 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

John McCain says he has been "tested" …

He then goes on to say that he was a fighter pilot on an aircraft carrier during the Cuban Missile Crisis and this is his credential for being tested.

Is he out of his mind? Just because he can spell "Cuban Missile Crisis" doesn't mean he developed, applied, or demonstrated ANY of the LEADERSHIP characteristics America NEEDS in it's President during a military, or foriegn policy CRISIS.

This is like Palin claiming she's up on affairs in Moscow because she can see Russia from part of Alaska.

I respect our soldiers, sea men, marines, airmen & coast guard members. However, I totally reject that military service gives anyone any credentials that makes them better suited to be president.

McCain thinks we owe him the Presidency because he was a POW. We do not.

Agnes Fleming   November 3rd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Obama is America's greatest hope for a giant leap forward, while McCain is a guarantee for a slide further back into the doldrums of America limping along broken politically and financially. Six months ago I never thought I would say this, but today, it is the only thing to be said that America will take the leap to repair the dysfunction and set herself back on the path of reason and debate. I have always thought of America as a conservative place, but not the kind of conservatism that McCain/Palin espouses. I think the voter should put the country first and take that giant leap.

Hey Chris   November 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Obama, is a true man by protecting his spouse; Now quit being a sore whining loser before the election is even over and grow up and be a real adult.

US Voter   November 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

By all the negative comments by Obama supporters, it appears that they don't want McCain to rally and explain or interpret Obama's big plan for Americans. They don't him to explain that Obama is a community organizer that lacks experience and will spread the wealth. Let the man speak the truth.

mccain your done   November 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

1 more day..

Until America finally gets it right. I can't stand another day of watching republicans telling the few idiots that are still cheering for them that their way is some kind of change.

"THERE USING THE SAME PEOPLE, OPEN YOUR EYES!"

The country has been led down the wrong road by a guy that has no clue what he is doing. Now you want to do it again. Republicans guess what,

"UNEDUCATED PEOPLE THAT YOU CAN HAVE A BEER WITH CANNOT LEAD A COUNTRY!"

You have made the US a JOKE.

Nov. 4th can't come fast enough.

Mike   November 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Dear Liz (and the rest of the PUMAs),

I cannot honestly believe that you would vote for a ticket so totally opposite from the principles that Hillary stands for. It's time for you to step away fom your anger and disappointment, do the right thing, and vote for the change that this country so desperately needs.

Brian   November 3rd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I hope the West pushes back–HARD!

That One won   November 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

McCain is lucky and he has the advantage of looking like all the previous US presidents. Never under estimate this reality in America. Obama supporters should know that the forces against them cannot be seen on the polls.

scott l   November 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

No matter what CNN isnt going to post this. this election season just shows how one sided on both sides America is. Unity comes from both sides and on Wednesday again the News will really do there job they think there suppose to do we will all now what britny is doing again as they forgot how to do there job throughout the years.

Leigh   November 3rd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I saw on TV an African American woman jumping for joy saying she was so excited that Obama was going to be elected President, because then she wouldn't have to put gas in her car anymore and she wouldn't have to pay her mortgage anymore, because he was going to take care of that for her. Where in the world did she get this idea? I guess the Democrats and the media who have been pushing Obama and his message of change down our throats for the past several months told her this to get her vote. When the election is over and she finds out that all those changes were not true, and that she will indeed be responsible for her own bills, I bet she will be singing a different tune then. I truly hope people wise up and see he is not what he wants us to believe he is. The only true candidate is John McCain.

Susan   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

McCain headed out West …… like in Arizona, maybe? Never thought he'd have to campaign there, I'll bet.

And, BTW, the Personnel Board meets in Alaska today — makes "Game Day" more interesting, huh?

Becky, Midwest   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Go McCain. We don't need Obama 'spreading the wealth' around to people who refuse to work for what they want. Good grief!

I can't stand Obama's arrogance, and I thought Bush's ego was bad! Ha! And as far as the wives go, yes they ARE fair game, because they influence your judgement, or lack thereof. Hillary Clinton was fair game, so your mean spirited, American hating wife is!

Wake up people before it's too late. Michelle Obama as the First Lady? Please. She hates America. She already said so.

Vandelay Industries' CEO   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

This was McCain's election to win. He messed it up by running a sloppy campaign. It started with his choice of running mate and has gone down-hill from there. He keeps flip-flopping on issues – the fiasco about suspending his campaign, his economic bailout of banks, etc. To those who are complaining about resigning themselves to living 4 years under Obama, get used to it. You are the people who voted Bush into office twice and all of America had to live with it. The next President has to clean up the mess that you brought upon us, not once but twice. The Bush supporters are also the same people who are now backing Manicc McCain. Haven't you learnt anything from your past mistakes ??

Rai   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Tomorrow, Sen. Obama and all his pundits and media will loose, and their face will be deep in the mud. This is a wakeup call for all well meaning Americans to stand against all those that want to take over/hijack this great nation.

Barack Obama has a very negative agenda against this country.

If you vot Obama, you get what you ask for. There is no turning back, and you should never complain one bit.

Goodluck

Jo-Ann..New York   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

@Don…

GIVE IT A REST….ASK YOU CANDIDATE WHY SARAH PALIN REFUSES TO RELEASE HER MEDICAL RECORS!!! WHAT IS SHE HIDING?????????

mhamil15   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

No one can answer for me how sitting on a ship in a plane shows the American people that you have been tested and ready to lead? I know many people who have served our country and believe you me they are not as bit qualified to be POTUS as is John McCain. I am so sick of his agruement that he has been tested. So when Barack Obama took his law exam did that test him? Give it up. Yes McCain should go West to Arizona and call it a day.

weneedstrongleadership   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

The thing is Obama only campared McCain to Busch, Obama never did attack anyone other then McCain's relationship to Busch. So to attack Michelle just shows how low republicans can stoop.

Dixie AZ   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Both McCain AND Palins crowds are getting smaller smaller. If you watch live you can tell. The old boy is starting to lose his voice and Cindy's smile is frozen on her face. CNN, show us the crowds.

JJW   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

I hope all you bloggers who are Obama supporters have EARLY VOTED? No point in sitting here saying how great he is if you don't VOTE! It's way more important to VOTE than to BLOG.

WOW - Irving, TX and Women for Obama   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

McCain, I am praying for you and that God will give you rest after this long run for the WH. Obama is going to be our Next President, so take some time away and get some rest. You have been going for a long time and at your age that can't be easy.

Obama/Biden 08/12

soundbyte   November 3rd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

"Karen, Arkansas", my previous comment is not directed to you. The other Karen's post somehow disappeared.

arc, Lugano CH   November 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

liz for hillary clinton November 3rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET
i cannot wait for MCCAIN to win tomorrow…hillary 2012
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Spot on with your "Sex and The City" feelings of empowerment!

Hypothetically, you could enjoy 4 years of a President who doesn't believe you should be paid the same as a man while doing the same job, and a vice president who wants to decide what is done with your body if one rapes you.

Do you have a backwards 'B' carved in your face or did White Daddy not pay enough attention to you?

Deb in Colo   November 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Not sure why he's coming to Colorado. I voted 10 days ago, as did, 30% of the state. He should worry about Arizona…

Nelson Colorado Springs Co   November 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

People should be asking Sen Mccain where PRESIDENT BUSH, GO Obama/Biden

nobama   November 3rd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Stories you wont read on "Ticker"

Obamas Aunt living illegally and in poverty in Boston. He says he didn't know hwere she was even though he took $260 in campaign contributions from here (I thought he was for becoming your bropthers keeper)

Obamas quote about coal fired plants to the SF Chronicle. If you read the transript of the interview, it's pretty scary. If he wins, I don't want to hear any of you complaining about energy costs, becuase he basically guarantees that those costs will go up under his plan.

A story, any story, about an Obama accomplishment. There have been none, story or accomplishment. Unless you count being the least expeienced, least vetted, least knbown candidate ever to run for the presidency as an accomplishment.

A Woman In California For Obama   November 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE Obama advisors/staffers if you read this:

1. Why doesn't Obama go to Pennsylvania tonight? Here you have a 72 year old man stumping at midnight (and yes, I know McCain is down in the polls) but Obama needs to be out there to. This looks bad. He is only 47 – why isn't he out there? McCain is gaining while Obama is in Chicago. GET HIM OUT THERE!!! I'm begging you; and

2. It was very effective during the NC/Indiana primaries when Obama said "I am asking you to give me a chance and please vote for me". People love to hear the word PLEASE. Why isn't Obama asking for votes?

Although I will be casting my vote for him tomorrow in CA and I don't care what kind of weather we have-it would boost his numbers greatly if he would consider doing these things.

Thank you.

MRP owosso MI   November 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

After tomorrows election many questions will still need answers.
For example,
Who is going to get a tax break? I have heard so many numbers.
How long will it take for hope to take over from despair?
Who will the liberals blame with the economy when their plans do not work?
How long will the newly controlled congress blame Pres. Bush for the issues they helped create?
And finally what will all the Dems have to talk about with being able to attack the President, the VP and not having a Senate majority.
The airwaves will be very silent until the next election on CNN and MSNBC.

Obamafied Cheesehead   November 3rd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

The truth only hurts when one doesn't want to accept it. I know there are people who relate with Sarah Palin and that's fine. But I also know people who relate to Beavers & Butthead just the same.

JJW   November 3rd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Karen….are you saying the last 8 years have been a PICNIC? What the heck are you afraid of, that things might be better? I'm sure you DO feel angry and scared that Obama might win, but it has NOTHING to with the economy. At least try to be HONEST with yourself.

Kathy in florida   November 3rd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I'm a little tired of the remarks about Republican's thinking that a Democratic congress with a Democratic President will be too much chaos in ruling the Congress. I seem to recall 6 SOLID YEARS of
Republican rule in Congress when the Democrats were frozen out of meetings and not allowed to voice their ideas or VOTE on any thing . Where were you then ? Please don't con the public into thinking you are concerned about the forming of the CHANGE in the new government because you care… The only thing you care about is that those deals you've been making might not survive .

Charlie Bradley   November 3rd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Last ditch attempt by a feeble minded old man. 287 hours and counting till the first polls close

30 hours till the first projections come in

I only hope Caribou and Senile have enough suitcases to pack it in and go home.

Ted:Canada   November 3rd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Be Nice!

Let John, Sarah, Joe the Plumber
and even Bush and Cheney walk with some dignity into the fading twilight of their political careers…hopefully history won’t treat them too badly!

Focus on the future challenges but also the NEW OPPORTUNITIES that await!

Noah   November 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

So when Boarack Obama talks about taking care of our brothers and sisters, clearly he means our theoretical brothers and not our actual brothers because his half brother lives in a mud hut in Africa on less than $1 a month and obama has never tried to help him. Obama's own aunt, whom he wrote so glowingly about in his auto-biographer, is an illegal immigrant living in a Boston slum and obama never tried to help her. So obviously he means we the taxpayers need to take care of these people, rather than family helping each other out. I get it now. Wow, what a great plan Obama has for our country

djak   November 3rd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I'll be SO glad when this is over. Watching the division of this country is stressing me out.

Stephanie   November 3rd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Wow, never saw so many potential sore winners? Your precious Osama might actually pull this off yet you are still as nasty as you can be…but then again, what do we expect from left-wing socialist lovers???

Sally from Cali   November 3rd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Somebody should have told McCain that he needed to tell the people what he was planning for America, not what Obama was planning. I'd rather go with the guy who has a plan. At least with a plan you know where you headed and can change course if it's not working. Without a plan you're all over the place with nothing to say but criticisms of your opponent's plan. Duh.

Can't imagine taking political advise from somebody dumber that a 3rd grader. How did McCain ever let Palin campaign for him? She draws large numbers because of the spectacle. It's like watching a bad accident while it's happening. Nobody wants it to happen, but can't stop looking.

OKLAHOMA 4 OBAMA   November 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

if mccain wins it will be such a joke….we should do away WITH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE!!!!!

hrsc   November 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

John McCain finally has a message that is being heard…….Obama, Obama, Obama. Keep calling his name McCain and it shall be!!!!!

Well after Palin takes English101 and American History she'll think she's ready so lets start now to stop mess it evens gets started.

Say WHAT   November 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Palin's interview with the Alaskan Newspaper:

http://www.ktva.com/ci_10883497?source=most_viewed

Joe   November 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Karen, you should be happy, not worried. Obama has clearly spelled out his plan with specifics on how to repair the economy. He has accounted for every dollar, and you can read about it in his Blueprint for America (on his website). McCain has no such information on his website, I've looked. McCain just provides vague ideas without explaining how he will accomplish them. You can't continue to fight a war that costs 10 billion per month, AND cut taxes for everyone, AND put a spending freeze in place…it's just not economically feasible. Our government provides us with many vital goods and services (like military, education, infrastructure, etc.), and that costs money. If McCain freezes spending, there's no way he can stay in Iraq (or provide a tax cut).

Kelly   November 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Well then maybe she shouldn't say things like that…you should always be proud to be an american or this country…we are lucky to be apart of this country no matter what is going on…and she might live in the white house?? Wow … I was very offended by her comment

Geo Joe in ABQ   November 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

McCain's last stop in Albuquerque drew 1500 people, Obama's drew 35,000. Kinda tells you how looks in New Mexico.

Rai   November 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

They say, " everything is fun so long its happening to someone else. Senator Barck Obama is a very funny man. I am very sure he enjoyed it when his media friends were attacking Sarah Palin's daughter and Cindy McCain. He never condemn where he should. If he ever wins, the American people will sit down and mourn for ever casting their vote for him because he is so full of himself… and no one else.

carson   November 3rd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Mcsame ,
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH !

Anonymous   November 3rd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Msame lose tommorrrow

ines   November 3rd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I ALMOST feel sorry for McCain – - – ALMOST!

But I did wait in line for 3 hours to vote for Obama with a smile on my face the entire time.

DJ in Virginia   November 3rd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Its funny how earlier during his campaign, mcCain was talking about how he was a western guy and how he wouldnt let Obama "win on his own turf". Well, ive got news for you McCain, Obama isnt just winning out west, he's dominating you. You know its bad when you could lose your own home state. This election cant be over fast enough. Im tired of seeing McCain and Palin spreading lies on tv

Proud American in a Big City   November 3rd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

He shouldn't bother with coming here, CO is goin blue!

Liberated!   November 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Give it up old man…..go back to the retirement home and send you pet moose back to Wasilla!

Agatha   November 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Mr. McCain, were you sleeping these last 8 years? Your maverick did not seem to have worked, see where we are eight years later…… Think you, along with Sara, can do anything now. You seem to be bankrupt of ideas for your campaign, far less fixing the economy and for the future. Take a back seat, and Sara, you are nowwhere ready. Sometimes having experience does not equate to competency, knowledge and ability and sound decision making.

Have a happy retirement.

No Hillary = No Obama   November 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

In yesterday's SF Chronicle was an article by the former Black mayor and this is what he wrote: …"there's nothing about the Obama campaign that's connected to that vein of racial pride…he is not Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton, who would have stopped at every Black church in the country during the campaign…he wasn't raised Black…he hardly mentioned affirmative action during the campaign, he didn't talk about all the Black men in prison, in fact he hardly brought up race at all…those have been the core issues for an entire generation of black leaders and Obama's decision not to make them the focus of his campaign left alot of the traditional black leaders on the sidelines". So much for history. McCain Upset!!!!

Allan G.   November 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Gear up Dems the attacks are coming, We'll be changing our red white and blue flags, to just plain white, within 6 months. Biden guarantees it.

Rainy   November 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

The United States of America will go to sleep on Tuesday knowing they have a new capable and competent President in Barack Obama.

Obama will win in a landslide.

Too bad Bush can't leave on Wednesday with McSame and Caribou Barbie.

The USA needs to get on with change immediately.

Beth   November 3rd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Karen,

What are you so afraid of? Is there anything more scary then the last 8 years?

sarahinfla   November 3rd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Smoke and mirrors ….. No honor McCain, will say anything.

NB   November 3rd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

I hope all the Obama supporters and people agree with Obama will get out and vote tomorrow. I am really scared about Sara Palin running this country. Even if you are die hard republican, please think carefully and vote for the better man.

47yo male for McCain   November 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

There will not be any retirement with OBama as President. He dstroyed the mortgage business. What next? He's got Acorn going strong. He's got racism going strong. In fact racism is alive and well in GA. Obama proved that!

Jeff in Illinois   November 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

2½ months and the Republican Ultra-Liberal Debt-Spending Machine will be dismantled once and for all.

~~~FISCAL REPUBLICANS FOR OBAMA~~~

I Just Said Thanks, but No Thanks to Another 4 Years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   November 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Montreal Disc Jockeys say Palin is as gullible as Brittney Spears.

And so are most of her supporters.

GOTV
OB08

Richard   November 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Will some win eathier way I will I have rentals Obama said he will spread the welath around so can i raise the Public housing rent ? If McCaine gets in I will keep my job. Obama will cut defense most of the pepole work some type of Aerospace and thier is lot of small companies that do this type of work.

Think before you vote ! Vote for McCaine save your JOB.

Richard

Old white guy for OBAMA   November 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Hope he doesn't blow his ticker. Caribou Barbie doesn't have a handle on the VP job yet.

Obama/Biden. How simple can it be?

Stu-Florida   November 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

A Dear John letter:
Dear John,
I'm sorry to have to tell you this but I've decided to end my "relationship" with you. Now that I know you better, I've found you to be lying, cheating, mudslinging, off content whenever we speak and totally ignorant of my needs.
I have now been with Barack Obama for a few months. I know you dislike him after all you say about him. None of which, by the way, is true. I find him to be intellegent, true, witty, focused and wants to make the changes I need in my life. He is also a better dancer.
I really hope you don't mind and realize that is the best for me. I'm sorry about our date Tuesday night

Miss America

jeff in MA   November 3rd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Back west ehh… sounds like he's retreating.

Just wait   November 3rd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I have zero doubt that John McCain will win this election.

Steve/ Houston,TX   November 3rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I can't take the anticipation any longer. Either way history would be made. If Obama is elected it will be for the better of our country. If McCain is elected well, let us all pray that does not happen!

TAINOPOWER   November 3rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

The worst economic crisis in decades.
Barack Obama plans trillions in new spending
And wants to redistribute your money
Obama voted to give 12 millions illegals Government benefits like Medicare, Social Security and citizenship.
That's Obama's plan.
Don't believe it, just ask him

[Barack Obama Speaks:] "We need to offer those who are willing to make amends a pathway to citizenship."
Barack Obama. Too radical. Too risky.

Terri, Atlanta   November 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I love that – Shari NY – "by the time i get to Phoenix" – that is hilarious!
I hope everyone that could vote early did so – please brave the long lines tomorrow guys – as someone else said – it's so worth it -our lives depend upon it.

tulsa   November 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Karen,
Believe it. Join the majority and together we can tighten our belts, create new jobs, rebuild our infrastructure and schools, make health care affordable and create a new clean economy that will stay here in our Great Country.
Join us! We are all Americans!
Obama 08

Betty, Virginia   November 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

McCain – voted for the war (not only voted but actualy pushed) we had no business in and cost precious lives

McCain – recently said our economy was fundamental strong (of course his personal ecomony is fine – his wife gets major tax cuts)

McCain – announced the economy is not his strong suit so he'll select a VP that will fill that void – should have been Romney… but no, Palin

McCain – experience we don't want or need!

GOBAMA!!!!!!!!! EIGHT IS MORE THAN ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dft   November 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

The Mac is back? Must be losing his memory . . . he was never called Mac.

Just like Joe the Plumber was never called Joe.

Joe Regis   November 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

McCain Intrade Market Odds is at 8.5% now a very long shot. It is all coming to an end.

JL   November 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Right on! He will be in the west making his futile attempt and Obama will be in the swing states!

Vote. Vote Vote Vote.

Stand up and stand in line all day if you have to!
Vote.

Larry   November 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

If McCain DOESN'T get elected we better be bending over and be kissing our butts goodbye,because Obama going to be leaving Iraq just to bring the terrorist war home to the good old USA.At least the troops will be here.I wonder where the terrorist will hit next?This is real scary to me,but everybody is more concerned about money.

Peter (CA)   November 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Karen—
Really? You voted for Bush didn't you?
Obama has a plan to fix the economy. It entails not cutting taxes while spending billions on two wars. Better than borrowing money from China, don't you think?

This administration has taken our economy to brink of disaster. Why would you reward the people who made the mess?

NV for Obama/Biden   November 3rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I can't wait until Nov. 5th so I no longer have to be subjected to the immature, unintelligant rhetoric of Rick Davis or Tucker Bounds but most of all I can't wait until I no longer have to be subjected to the unintelligant, moronic, hate-spewing, power-hungry, lying "speeches" by Sarah Palin!

Go VOTE !!!!!

I voted Friday and it is on my list of the top 10 most proudest moments in my life to vote for Obama/Biden!!!!

Joseph, Los Angeles   November 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

TO ALL THE YOUNG VOTERS SUPPORTING OBAMA.
Do not take this for granted, please go out and cast your vote. This is your time now. He is a candidate for all people which includes you all. We need you.

Obama/Biden 08

proud army and navy mom   November 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

TO Karen:

Just give the Obama/Biden team a chance.

It'll be allright. We survived(barely) thru the Bush years, all except for our 41,000+ US troops who died over their lies and the untold number of innocent Iraqi people). Hope is on the way. Open your mind to a new and better government.

Ben in San Diego   November 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Liar! Its only a new path to victory because they realized they were losing these states that should already be won… that's like Obama suddenly losing California and then say… hey! I've got a new path to victory by winning in California…

McCain is losing in a lot of states he should be winning… he's got dozens of new paths to victory! Yahhhoooo!!!!

Liz in Ohio   November 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I have voted early in Ohio and placed my trust in Sen. Obama.
John McCain could only bash Sen. Obama. No surprise there, if you read the McCain plan and then read Obama's there is no question that any intelligent person would vote for Obama.
I challenge EVERYONE to read the two plans and then with a clear and unbiased mind (I know many of you don't have one) make an informed decision.
Believe me, if McCain had ANY kind of plan at all that would make sense, I would have considered voting for him. He chose instead to run the most dishonorable campaign I have seen in my 46 years of voting because he DOES NOT have a plan that works.
Vote for the SMART guy!

BeauMan   November 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Let's see the Obama tapes that seem to be getting pushed aside (hidden). Let's see what a little honesty from the liberal media will do to this campaign.

C A   November 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

chris:

Go ahead. Attack Michele Obama. It bothered Obama to a degree that Michele Obama has been attacked personally, especially some of the lowest of the low attacks by Hannity, Limbaugh and Fox Noise. But go ahead, attack her. My bet is she could eat you up and spit you out if she wanted to.

SENATUS POPOLUSQUE ROMANUS   November 3rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

To McCLOWN:

You can PUSH all you want, but it's already OVER.

Johnny   November 3rd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

The way I see it, the only reason anyone would vote for McCain is they are ignorant or a racist and a coward. If you believe the lies by the GOP then you are a fool. If you are using one of the lies to vote for McCain then you are a racist coward. I am a life long republican but I am voting for BO because it is the only smart choice. The abortion issue is a sticking point but religion has no place in government and should not be part of the election. The constitution should be protected. In my opinion Lying is a sin and the GOP has lied to all of us and they know it. So they do not honor God or you by there lies and if you are swayed by there lies or just hiding behind the lies to hind your racism then I feel sad for you. That is not what Jesus would do.

FactCheck   November 3rd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

We have tapes kept out of site, we have bias reporting and we can in part thank Barack Obama for some of this. If he is elected will we ever know the truth..
———-

You mean truths like the 1964 car crash that McCain is trying to cover up?

You mean truths like the medical records of one Sarah Palin that are nowhere to be found?

You mean truths like the $88,000 discrepency in income reported to the IRS vs. the campaign disclosures for the Palins?

Michael in Houston   November 3rd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I am laughing at the RNC and thier supporters. All you have doen this whole campaign is whine. You call us Obama supporters "stupid" "blind" "groupies", you cry about the media beign biased, and toptop it all off, you have came up with every neagative catch phrase to call Obama short of the "N" word and all your efforts have failed. I wonder how much debt the McCain campaign is mounting by this new pathway to victory stunt they are trying. Unless the RNC has found away to rig the voting booths, there is no way McCain can win this. He can travel to each state, twice in 24 hours and it still wont matter. I know these words will be extremly hard to say Republicans but let me help you out:

On the count of three we are going to say it together 1………2…………….3 President Barack Obama. Now don't you feel better already.

tulsa   November 3rd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Heard McCain this morning. He sounds VERY tired. fight. fight. fight.
Too bad Johhny Mac, you lost the day you picked Palin and sold out to the far right.
We loved you when you really were a straight talker. Making up to the "agents of intolerance" and hiring Bush people to run your campaign….. more reasons you lost.
The shame is, I think you ARE an honorable man who has been corrupted by this lust for power.
Too bad.
Vote Obama!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   November 3rd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Cindy's half sister died around 8th or 9th Oct, 2008. The ice queen must have not even attended her funeral. Boooooo

Audrey   November 3rd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

You know it finally hit me – who Sarah Palin is – the tele-evangelist, Aimee Semple McPherson.

Pat in IL   November 3rd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

In the last 24 hours, is he going to suddenly let us know what his ideas and platforms are? Is he going to make Palin release her medical records? Is he going to say something besides divisive, lying hate-mongering? Too little, too late.

the snarly old hawk squawks in fellowship square   November 3rd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

So the campaign thinks that's the road to victory.Make a couple of western states competitive and you're home free.I don't think so.
Yesterday on CNN,every pundit except Sanchez,who has had her head in the sand throughout,predicted at least 318 electoral college
votes for Obama.And some think that's a low ball total.

AL   November 3rd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Go home and go to sleep, sleep like a bear, "All Winter"…

bill   November 3rd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

mcbush you and palen are toast.both of you go back into your hole.YOU TWO DUG FOR YOURSELF. i am sick of both your lies.so just go away

Chuck   November 3rd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Karen, We the democrats have had to deal with the Bush administration for the last 8 years. I'm always amazed at how ignorant you republicans are to the plight of the "average American". It has been horrific, and Palin / McCain would have made it even worse.

Will the Real Maverick Please Stand Up?   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Karen–what are McCain's economic policies?! He's never really had a plan…has he? Plenty of flip-flopping though. Also plenty of 'Obama this' and 'Obama that'…hmmmm…that doesn't sound like a plan to me or millions of others.

Palin/McCain–No substance! No message! No vision! No hope!

Hillary supporter for obama   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Can't you see people that with Mccain the rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer… that's what he stands for!

Mccain 08   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I'm concerned that a growing number of voters in this country simply don't get it. They are caught up in a fervor they can't explain, and calling it 'change'.

'Change what?', I ask.

'Well, we're going to change America ', they say.

'In what way?', I query.

'We want someone new and fresh in the White House', they exclaim.

'So, someone who's not a politician?', I say.

'Uh, well, no, we just want a lot of stuff changed, so we're voting for Obama', they state.

'So the current system, the system of freedom and democracy that has enabled a man to grow up in this great country, get a fine education, raise incredible amounts of money and dominate the news, and win his party's nomination for the White House that system's all wrong?'

'No, no, that part of the system's okay we just need a lot of change.'

And so it goes. 'Change we can believe in.'

This is not the change we need.

Patty in the CA mountains   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

More like a "last minute lie-fest"…….

katiec   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Vote, Americans, vote.
We cannot believe the media or the polls.
Regardless of how long the lines, make your voice heard.
We cannot survive one more year of republican leadership.
We cannot survive politicians who resort to every dirty trick
in the books.
This is our survival.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden 08.

Turner, GA   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

By the way…Karen, Delta has international flights should your "resolve" not go as planned!
Ding…you are now free to move out of the country!

wakeupamerica   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

He better go home to Arizona to save face. I hope he loses his own state.

Obama/Biden '08

November 4 it ends.   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Thanks for your service John… now lets pull the country back together. Stop the divisive stuff. America needs you more than ever.

The good news is that the divisive stuff is not your idea – that much is clear. Be yourself and lets work on solutions instead of accusations.

FactCheck   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I hate the fact that Obama is going to win this election. I am angry, frustrated and worried about our economy and what will happen with Obama's economic policies. I cannot believe America is really going to put him in the White House.
————–

Are you naive or just plain ignorant? The US is in one of the worst economic messes in modern global history. Guess who was running the ship when this happened? Guess whose economic plan is 4 more years of the same thing?

Now guess whose economic plan has been endorsed by anyone with a brain, including several fiscal conservatives (clue: his initials are Barack Obama).

GARY JOHNSON   November 3rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Pull out of Iraq ???

Perhaps the U.S. should pull out of Chicago?

Body count:
In the last six months:
292 killed (murdered) in Chicago; 221 killed in Iraq.
Chicago…. Who Runs it:

Senators: Barack Obama & Dick Durbin
Rep: Jesse Jackson Jr.,
Illinois Gov: Rod Blogojevich,
Illinois House leader Mike Madigan,
Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan (daughter of Mike),
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley (son of Mayor Richard J. Daley)

….. The leadership in Illinois ? …..all Democrats.
Thank you for the combat zone in Chicago. Of course, they're all blaming each other!
Can't blame Republicans; they're ar en't any!
State pension fund $44 Billion in debt, worst in country.

Cook County (Chicago) sales tax 10.25% highest in country. (Look 'em up if you want).

Chicago school system rated one of the worst in the country.
This is the political culture that Obama comes from in Illinois. And he' s gonna 'fix' Washington politics for us ????

——————————————————————————–

Cedric   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Make sure you vote if you want Obama in.

davis   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

you belong in the west with cheney in the mountain. maybe you can enlighten uson how the world ends in 2012 from there since allyou talk about, mccain, is war and defense.

Gary of El Centro, Ca   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

You can stick a fork in McCain……he's done! He may not even win Arizona, let alone New Mexico and Colorado.

Its Over for You   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

WHY TRY ANY LONGER!!

Jude   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

yes…go west…old man…go west….to your retirement.

Curt74   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Karen,
I hope that Obama proves you wrong and changes your mind about him. We will see what is fact and what is fiction once he is elected.

Female Voter   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

What's McCain doing in TN? hahaha

Hillary supporter for obama   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

kAREN— You'll have a chnage of mind when you see how much better your standard of living will be simply because Obama is in the White House?

Mark my words Karen… you will see… this President will fight for you and your life as no other!

Darrell   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

OK Americans, I have been watching very close since primaries and have disected both candidates policies and there stand on every issue.I have watched one of the most successful campaigns ever, as well as one of the worst. McCain campaign was very much like the last Bush campaign.I am sorry but I have to ask, How stupid do you have to be to vote McCain ? I mean really, if you look for the facts and the truth there is only one way you could vote.McCain just had little to run on and from there they went with lies, fear, hate and talked about anything, except for what matters.It was very rare for McCain camp to have an anwser about how they would fix anything.They are going to shake things up but the only answer to that was to veto ear marks completly.A answer for not having an answer.Then there is Palin, and i am sorry but she could not get a job in Canada at a bank,or any government job with all her lies.My question remains, How Stupid Does One Have to Be to Vote for McCain.From here and all over the world it would be nothing short of a disaster if the Republicans won.

Peter (CA)   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Does being a right winger make you paranoid also?
Sure looks like it on this blog.

Regarding Michelle….sure you can criticize just like we all did when Cindy McCain said Obama was running the dirtiest campaign ever. But the media is supposed to be somewhat above that. Appropriate criticism is fine but FOX calling Michelle "Obama's baby mama" was over the line.

But then again Rush said the Clintons were bringing a dog into the White House and then he showed a picture of Chelsea.
Nice respectful folk. Guess some things don't change.

Noah   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Obama supporters have already proven they do not care what Obama has done in the past. They don't care that he forged extremely questionable relationships just to move ahead in his political career. They also do not care about the Constitution as they think it needs to be changed to include how the Government can provide everything for them as they cannot do anything for themselves. He does not have any solid political views, they change with the political winds. Whatever works best for him at the time. He is the worst candidate for President in history and his followers are so angry with George Bush that they are willing to vote for someone they literally know nothing about. So Sad

47yo male for McCain   November 3rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Go for it John McCain… All the way into the White House.

Jack in Tampa   November 3rd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

It is time for the next generation to correct the mess the "Baby Boomer" has left behind……….

Hop on the Obama Express and vote out of hope and not fear!!!!

VOTE DEMOCRATIC TOMORROW AND GET RID OF ALL OF THE HYPOCRITICAL NEO CONS!!!!

Christine CT   November 3rd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Liz-
HELLO….if McCain wins tomorrow Hillary doesn't win in 2012-or anytime.
Remember that every Dem. vote for McCain this election is a vote against HRC in 2012 and 2016.
So vote for McCain and PLEASE keep HRC out of office for good!REAL Dems don't need your vote anyway!

Chuck   November 3rd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

It will be the last push he will ever have to make. Thank goodness.

Al, NY NY   November 3rd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

From Chris…..if michelle obama is going to open her trap and campaign for the greatest person ever born (according to her), then she is fair game – maybe obama should stop his whining and be a man for once. …….So I guess since Botox barbie the brew heiress talks up her husband, her drug abuse and filandering is also open for discussion, yes? I want to see the medical records of Lipstick Fido that shows she had an abortion.

Open Your 3rd Eye   November 3rd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

IF MCSAME WINS THIS ELECTION WILL MEAN ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

IS THAT THE STORY YOU WANT TO TELL YOUR GRAND KIDS?

WE CAME ALL THIS WAY FOR NOTHING?

PLEASE LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE AND VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE.

YOUR CONSCIENCE DOES NOT LIE TO YOU.

WE = ARE = ONE = NATION

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

It's Over for You   November 3rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Why..try….!!!

Turner, GA   November 3rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Maybe they can go even further west to Russia! I know how much Sarah likes to look at Russia from her porch!

Michael watching from Canada   November 3rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

The fundamentals of the economy are strong.

I am suspending my campaign to support Bush's $700B socialist bailout.

I can see Russia from my house.

Sarah will be a great President.

The Watcher   November 3rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

This guy never was in it to win it. All this last flurry is just window dressing to make it look good. Obama was the chosen one [bi-partisan] to begin with. Get ready for the new boss people….just like the old boss

That One   November 3rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Stick a fork in pork barrel McCain he is done!!!!Thrilling is the prospect of Sarah Palin finally going away. Wednesday at this time, it's entirely possible that we'll see the last of Sarah Palin on the national stage. At least for now.

Greg in MN   November 3rd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Is anyone really going to go to a rally the day of the elections? Like people have the time since the lines will be long tomorrow.

Take the day off McCain.

Susan   November 3rd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

John, do us all a favor. Head west to Arizona, sit down and shut up. We have heard enough of you and Palins hate filled messages! OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

Suzanne   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

As McCain is developing allergy
As he scratches an area, another one start to itch…
Good luck scratching all over… You could rather take antihistamin and go to sleep
It is already too late

Red, Red WHINE!!   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Sarah needs to be honest, for a change. If there is nothing to hide, then why hide them? Her medical records should be opened. Hey, I'm thinking of mine and I personally have no problem sharing them with the public, even if I'm not running for office.

So what is she hiding? Must be pretty bad, reminds me of when she was hiding from the troopergate investigation, where she was found guilty of being a coniving white trash dirt bag!

The lady is the absolute worst form of human ever to exist. She is a stain upon the fabric of the american tapestry. She needs to be sent to prison!

Dave, Central Illinois   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Oh, by the way, you hateful little Obamanots: your grade-school level rantings clearly demonstrate the nature of your greedy, self-serving, despicable, nasty selves. I hope you are the first victims of Obama's failings.

Will the Real Maverick Please Stand Up?   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Weren't these states considered 'safe republican' a few weeks ago? It reeks of desperation, methinks. Last spasms of a dying campaign.

Ahhhhhhh…McCain–only 92% Bush!!!! LOL!!!!

No to Palin/McCain!!

Barbara – 65 yr old white female in NC–thanks for all the posts over the last few weeks. I hope it all pays off tomorrow.

One Vote.

One Team.

One Nation.

Obama/Biden '08

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Hey McCain! Don't come far West to Cali, brother.

You have no chance here in THE GOLDEN STATE!!!!!

Even Arnie is going to vote Obama—-though he says otherwise.

Just towing the GOP line Arnie is!!!

ObamaRock!

Rudy   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

goodbye john. hope to never see you again.

ST   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I wish him luck. I think he's going to need it. Maybe this will be an example to future GOP candidates, come up with new ideas and run a SMART campaign next time, maybe then you will not be fighting for your political lives.

Kristina, Seattle   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I love how McCain only goes to states that he thinks he can win, or that look good for him at the moment. Obama focuses on ALL STATES — even those he's likely to lose.

carol   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

JOHN MCCAIN NEEDS TO TAKE A CHILL PILL AND STOP ALL OF HIS LYING ABOUT BARACK AND GO GET CINDY SHE LOOKS UNHAPPY BEING BEHIND JOHN SHE IS USED TO BEING IN FRONT AND ALSO SHE SAID SHE WOULD NOT CAMPAIGN AND LOOK WHAT SHE IS TRYING TO DO

NoMcSame   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Little man take Playlin back to Alaska and stay with her. After the race is over we won't have to look at your UGLY FACE anymore which is a good thing.
We have work to do so enjoy the cold and dark and tell the Palin's to keep those legs closed till they get older and married. Didn't they learn anything in that church that they go too? Oh yah, they learned how to run a witch away. Right Wing Nuts.

john for OBAMA   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

He should head to AZ and repair the damage he has done there LOL he may not get re elected LOL!!

OBAMA IN 2008!   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

We must take this seriously and still go out and vote for O B A M A !!!!
V O T E
V O T E
V O T E!!!!

NC is not the place to be   November 3rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Too many haters there…

I would love to be 65 and live in NC, but after the comments I see I would never want to visit that place at all.

Schneider (D) - CA   November 3rd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Obama: endorsed by dozens of conservative Republicans with direct White House experience, literally hundreds of Nobel Laureate scientists, financial magazines like the Economist, business leaders like Buffet & Gates, not to mention people like Colin Powell.

McCain: endorsed by Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, George Bush, Dick Cheney, not to mention terrorists like Osama Bin Laden.

Choose the voice of wisdom, intelligence, good judgment and common sense: Barack Obama!

The World for Obama   November 3rd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Go home and start your retirement old man.

Morgan   November 3rd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

This is a great example of McCain's problem. Tomorrow is the election and he has a new "roadmap to victory". You can't keep jumping message and startegy. every few weeks. Obama has been about change since day one of his campaign. McCain found change once he saw it working for Obama. Obama does a panel discussion with his advisors then McCain and Palin does one.

Be original next time!

A. Prince/Lexington,Ky   November 3rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I watched McCain this morning and all he was saying Obama said this, Obama said that can he find his own things to talk about. I have heard people say that McCain is the right man.
Please tell me how you came up with that conclusion because he never says what he can do he always take what McCain say and try to change it as him saying. How sad can a person be

tulsa   November 3rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

LET THE BEAT DOWN BEGIN.
Check out pollster.com and the poll numbers corrected for cell phone only voters.
BYE BYE JOHNNY AND SARAH.
380+ EV FOR OBAMA/BIDEN!

Karen, Arkansas   November 3rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Keep heading west John….into the sunset.

Joe Regis   November 3rd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

McCain and his people will be out of their torment by tomorrow. 8 years of the repubs is enough.

They are gone and gone for good.

Dream on   November 3rd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

McCain may pick one of these states off, but he's dreaming if he thinks he'll get all 3

And Chris, say what you want about M.O., but unlike Cindy she wasn't the one who ripped off her own charity to supply her drug addiction. Cindy did well to keep a low profile this time around – just imagine if the situation were reversed, all the righteous outrage coming from the Repubs.

Obama 08 & 12

JD in Moraga   November 3rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Is it a "new pathway to victory" or just another Bridge to Nowhere?

This election can't be over soon enough.

mitch   November 3rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

one more day until were done with the right-wing hatists.

JL   November 3rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

McSAME…………………..Western really disLIKE republicans just an FYI, so tomorrow you see just how much they do NOT trust or like you.

Lights Out   November 3rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

bye bye … we don't need someone who is so unpredictable, unstable and prone to temper swings…… Retire now John.

D.   November 3rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Obama is putting his wife as a campaigner and then complains about her being attacked! Whhhoooo, what a white house we will have of "self rightousness" and "smart falsification of any wrong action!!!! Great America! (now I understand why this is a name of an amusement park!!!)

Rick in Florida   November 3rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

GREAT……Just push on Westward…..like maybe 200 miles West of California!!!!

ANDY DAAS   November 3rd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Waste of time.Go home to your rocking chair.

panterazero   November 3rd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

a good friend in NM e-mailed me at seven this morning that early voting was splitting 2-1 Obama. if that stays true, McCain doesn't have a prayer in the Land of Enchantment.

rahepee   November 3rd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Just hours to go, and we can let Sen. McCain fade into history along with the ignoramus he brought along with him.

Brave the long lines, my fellow Americans. Trust me, it's worth it. Your vote counts, even if it's a landslide, because we need to send the message loud and clear that "trickle down" economics, "preemptive strikes", and hate-filled campaigns are un-American and dangerously wrong.

Shari, NY   November 3rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Let's help push the stagecoach, people. One, two, three ♫ By the time I get to Phoenix, la, la, la ♫

Dawn   November 3rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

He is going out west? isn't Arizona out west? He is going home….

Go back to Arizona, Palin go back to Alaska.

Obama/Biden08/12

Don   November 3rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

The one thing we have learned in this election season is that the media wants to control us…We have tapes kept out of site, we have bias reporting and we can in part thank Barack Obama for some of this. If he is elected will we ever know the truth..We have been given excuses for every connection, for every "boneheaded" statement because the media wants to cover a "historical" election. I don't care who wins…but I want a media that tells me the truth..and we have lost that….Will coal miners be in trouble if Obama is elected…I don't know..the media hid this from me. Will people like Joe the plumber be investigated for asking a question?? If this happened to Mr. Obama or his supporters the media would have been outraged. Obama broke the biggest promise he made..not to be a typical politician…and that should tell you how his presidency will be..Thank you CNN for getting to the truth…you will not be forgotten.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   November 3rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Forget Nevada, McCain! Dems outnumbered Repubs big time in early voting. Pretty sure Nevada is already Obama's! YES WE CAN!!!

liz for hillary clinton   November 3rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

i cannot wait for MCCAIN to win tomorrow…hillary 2012

Justin, ny   November 3rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

so, in otherwords, if they can just win all the states they're currently losing, they'll win the election!

gotcha

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   November 3rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

yup INTO THE WEST… and INTO THE SETTING SUN as well… BYE BYE

And what is Palin hiding in her medical records???

Voted Early   November 3rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Mr. McCain I too would love to say Congrads on your new endoresment from …………………………………… Dick Cheney!

Wow with a BFF like Cheney you really don't need enemies.

Bush was sooooo ' busy ' that he couldn't out there with you on ALL your rallies. But really who cares as long as you have CHENEY.

chris   November 3rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

if michelle obama is going to open her trap and campaign for the greatest person ever born (according to her), then she is fair game – maybe obama should stop his whining and be a man for once

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   November 3rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Wonder which one of his 7 McMansions he'll spend election day losing in -

Dick Cheney   November 3rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Goodluck Mcbush!

arc, Lugano CH   November 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

McCain is truly mentally and physically in decline.

And not too many people are grieving about that.

Good riddance sickly elderly bigot McCain.

lovable liberal   November 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

If 'ifs' and 'buts' were candy and nuts…

Sir Nose   November 3rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

He'd better high tail it back to Arizona- Obama's catching up

voter   November 3rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

take a last minute push back home. this election cannot end soon enough.

Helene   November 3rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Yeah, he should go back to Arizona prepare his BBQ and his retirement.

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