November 4, 2008
Posted: 08:52 AM ET

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It's time for the voters to weigh in. (Getty Images)

(CNN) — John McCain has made little headway in closing the gap with Barack Obama in the national polls, a new CNN average of several recent surveys shows.

With only hours remaining until most voters head to the polls, the Illinois senator holds a 7 point lead over McCain, 51-44 percent, in the latest CNN poll of polls. That gap that has been remarkably steady since the beginning of October. (In the last 30 days, Obama's largest lead in the CNN poll of polls has been 9 points; the lowest has been is 6.)

Election Center: Check out the poll of poll trends

But McCain can take comfort in (and Democrats can still worry over) the fact Al Gore faced a similar 7-point gap in polls taken immediately before the 2000 presidential election. The former vice president ultimately won the popular vote, though he narrowly lost the Electoral College to President Bush.

The most recent CNN poll of polls consists of 10 recent national surveys: CNN/ORC (October 30-November 1), Pew (October 29-November 1), CBS (October 31-November 2), Fox/Opinion Dynamics (November 1-2), NBC/Wall Street Journal (November 1-2), ABC/Washington Post (October 29-November 1), Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby (October 31-November 2), Gallup (October 31-November 2), Diageo/Hotline (October 31-November 2), and IBD/TIPP (October 29-November 1).

The poll of polls does not have a sampling error.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


HUD   November 4th, 2008 8:11 am ET

Is crunch time.

Liza   November 4th, 2008 8:11 am ET

I just voted.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words!

Vote Baby Vote!

Doug R.   November 4th, 2008 8:10 am ET

McCain deserves to be humiliated in this election. I could care less about his military service. McCain is a liar, a fraud, and a pathetic human being. He is unpatriotic and unAmerican.

xcusme   November 4th, 2008 8:10 am ET

I just voted for OBAMA. Everyone must vote and vote early. We can not allow it to be stolen again.

We American's need to show that we want change, we deserve change and that we can elect an American that does not look like what the repugs think American's look like.

This is a statement that must be made. We all are American's.

Besides, OBAMA is the better person for the job.

Lettuce   November 4th, 2008 8:10 am ET

I am to young to vote, and this country needs change. Please vote for everyone that is to young to change the outcomes of the polls.

Vote for Obama 08!!!!!

Lanre olajuyi   November 4th, 2008 8:10 am ET

Obama is the right choice…the other guy(McCain) has a negative future ambition for world…i trust obama to deliver good intensions, world peace and create a stabilized economy for the country United State of America… GO OBAMA…"GOD's speed !!!"

Sammy   November 4th, 2008 8:10 am ET

Regardless of whom you believe is more fit to be President of the United States, get off your couch and go VOTE!

We have hundreds of thousands of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Marines fighting to protect your constitutionally guaranteed right to voice your choice for who shall run your country. The least you can do for those brave souls is exercise that right.

Vote!

Independent   November 4th, 2008 8:10 am ET

Yeah, let's just hope the (*cough*) "glitches" that cost Al Gore aren't a significant factor this time…

chris Taranto   November 4th, 2008 8:10 am ET

Well hee we go again
Willingboro N.J is 95% black
I am a white male that lived in burlington N.j
for 25yrs.
Funny How the voting machines in cherry hill are not broken
95% white
If mc Cain wins
That means big business (The Rich) are craping on the poor again
and they are the ones running the counrty not the law.
Its not about Black Or white . It's abour RICH or POOR WAKE UP USA

Errol in New Orleans   November 4th, 2008 8:09 am ET

Hey "Terry in NY" … he's considered African-American because the rules of race were decided by narrow minded bigots .. like you. Long ago, fearful, hateful, white people (European Americans) decided on lovely terms like Quadroon, Octaroon, Quintroon, etc. etc. These terms were devised to ensure that even the smallest amount of "black blood" meant a person was Black … actually it was more important to these racists that a person with any black heritage be clearly labeled "not white".

Leigh   November 4th, 2008 8:09 am ET

I just voted for McCain. It may not make a difference, but atleast I can say I voted for the right person. I will be able to hold my head up when this country goes down the tubes with that one in office. We have enough problems with people like Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank in office. Obama is the wrong person for the job. I am amazed how stupid people are that they are putting blinders on to all that is wrong with this man. Wake up people! Vote for the only person qualified for the job…..McCain.

David   November 4th, 2008 8:09 am ET

I voted early for Obama. I couldn't wait. WE NEED CHANGE

RW   November 4th, 2008 8:09 am ET

GOOD LUCK BO and GOD BLESS GRAND MOM

Betty   November 4th, 2008 8:09 am ET

Voted this morning at 6:10. Sorry republicans but saying "don't bother to vote" isn't going to work anymore! Obama/Biden '08!

Audrey 20   November 4th, 2008 8:08 am ET

GO OBAMA!!!

Sure glad I voted early, those lines are not going to be fun!

If McCain wins I'm leaving the country when I graduate college…

obama's yo mama   November 4th, 2008 8:08 am ET

A vote for BO is a vote against your country

Jumbo Joe From NYC   November 4th, 2008 8:07 am ET

Thank God……..Now i don't have to listen Sarah Palin anymore.
bye bye Sarah take care of your own kid and grand kid. i hope that i don't have to see/hear you anymore again. fame for few minutes is over now. oh yah don't forget to call sarkozy.

peetahbtc   November 4th, 2008 8:07 am ET

I still don't understand how politicians can justify spending millions of dollars on their campaign while talking about how they're going to fix our economical woes. Maybe they should have spent their "funding" on important issues, like edjumacacion for their dogmatic supporters.

dennis   November 4th, 2008 8:07 am ET

We are waiting for a confirmation, i mean a win for OBAMA and by what margin.

Robert   November 4th, 2008 8:07 am ET

The question from What Exer Happens Asked: The only question left to ask is " Who is GOD voting for???? "

Answer: Ron Paul

Tracy from NYC   November 4th, 2008 8:07 am ET

OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA!

David   November 4th, 2008 8:07 am ET

I voted early for Obama. We need CHANGE!!!

Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN   November 4th, 2008 8:07 am ET

Well, today is the day. I am not concerned about the national polls. I only care about the state-to-state elections, because that is what matters. I am hoping and praying to the good Lord that he grant Obama the opportunity to demonstrate to the American people that he can lead this nation back to greatness! McCain has nothing to offer America but the same old policies and politics that have spoiled this nation over the last 8 years. It is time for a new direction, a new face, and a new ideology. The spirit of times calls for Obama-Biden to win this election and lead this great nation back to glory!

moadek   November 4th, 2008 8:07 am ET

obama is for change and that is what we believe so i tip him for a WIN

Sandy   November 4th, 2008 8:06 am ET

Please make sure u vote today d last D Day to write History! Do not focus on d polls it is not over until d final numbers r in
go out help someone to vote make sure everyone u know vote today

Car il est ecrie!…
It is written…

Joe Andrews   November 4th, 2008 8:06 am ET

Go Obama Go.

You winning this election will be great for not only the USA but for the world.

from all of us here in Mount Isa City
Northwest Queensland 4825
Australia

craigorio   November 4th, 2008 8:06 am ET

Vote for life! Millions of babies deserve to live, our selfish society needs less sin and more God.

govind   November 4th, 2008 8:06 am ET

Here in Canada, almost like the whole world, we are watching and praying for 'change' and a new President that can pull us out of this quagmire and a nightmare.

Govind

Go, fellow Kenyan, Go!

Proud Republican   November 4th, 2008 8:06 am ET

It's called a WHITE house. Obama CLEARLY is a Muslim who has too many close relations to radicals. He won't place his hand over his heart and pledge allegence to OUR COUNTRY. Seems to me like he doesn't love his country as much I do. Maybe we can swear him in on the Koran…maybe that would make him feel more comfortable. The man lived in Indonesia for years and years and went to a Muslim school there. His father is a RADICAL from Africa. Obama's reverend was a RADICAL. And Obama didn't know that????? He went to the church for TWENTY years…his children were baptized by the man. If McCain attended some church that was racist against blacks then he would be blasted all over the news and be called a racist. But since Obama is black then people let him play the race card. It's sick and America needs to wake up. We are not ready for Barack HUSSEIN Obama to lead this country. He has absolutely NO experience at all. Would you let someone who barely knows how to fly a plane be your piolet??? I think not. Wake up people and smell the coffee. We don't need someone with Obama's background to be running our country. Don't judge McCain for George Bush's mistakes.

Ann, MI   November 4th, 2008 8:06 am ET

CNN LISTS MICHIGAN'S POLLS CLOSING AT NINE. THAT IS NOT TRUE! Our polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get your facts straight CNN

Irma in North Carolina   November 4th, 2008 8:05 am ET

Lets hope today that the american people will wake up and make the right choice in voting for Obama. Then americxan people can go to bed at night and not have to worry about having four more years of Bush.

Ayanna   November 4th, 2008 8:05 am ET

It took Sarah Palin 6 years to get her BA in journalism. We can't afford to have her represent the greatest country in the world. If it took Barack Obama that long to get his degree he wouldn't be running for president. We can't afford 4 more years of idiot's. Vote Obama/Biden 08!!!

adam   November 4th, 2008 8:05 am ET

Its not the democrate or the republican candidate that will propel this nation into recession or into success, its the Americans. Americans will be the changing the future, not the president.

If Obama or McCain sinks the nation into recession its because the majority of Americans voted that way. There is always that slight chance that we have all be deceived by either party.

me ohio/georgia   November 4th, 2008 8:05 am ET

I'm witnessing history I'm 37 with 3 children voting in the most historical election every my family will cast 4 votes that does make a difference
OBAMA

Gil   November 4th, 2008 8:04 am ET

Celebrate good times come on! Obama!

im Narith   November 4th, 2008 8:04 am ET

Voting for McCan to become president, Cambodia will better with real democracy and the respect of human rights, McCam strongs commited to help Cambodia from ….dictators

Cincy Voter   November 4th, 2008 8:04 am ET

Just voted for Obama in the swing state of Ohio. WOOT! :D

GOBAMA!!!

andrea h/ central ohio   November 4th, 2008 8:04 am ET

I voted this morning and it was sweet! McCain has no more a chance of becoming President than Sarah Palin will in 2012 (really, is that a joke? must be LOL) .

America needs a leader with ambition,heart, and an even temperament who can lead us into a new positive direction. That is definitely not McCain, he keeps bringin up his war hero status and slingin mud out of desperation cause he knows he doesn't have enough to pull this off. So what does he want? A medal? Oh wait. He probably already has one of those.
There are lots of American heroes tortured during wars of the present and past who live in America and some even more qualified than McCain to run for President. Joe the Plumber is a joke. And choosing Palin as his running mate? Just a political move to attract women voters since Obama didn't pick Hillary because had he done so, McCain's campaign would have been over before it started!
Vote for change! VOTE OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

vic   November 4th, 2008 8:04 am ET

Well, if McCain is elected it will vindicate the Bush Administration….sad but true.

laura   November 4th, 2008 8:03 am ET

More evidence that CNN is Obama Central. Every posted comment is for Obama. Hey people, you'll find unbiased news elswhere.

2xVet and 4xMom   November 4th, 2008 8:03 am ET

I have served in Afghnistan and Iraq. Let's become UNITED instead of divided! Vote Obama.

Alan   November 4th, 2008 8:03 am ET

Does it not alarm anyone else that only one point of view has been represented in these responses? (all 17 so far!)?
I am very concerned that such disregard for experience and wisdom is being demonstrated here.
I believe America has a bright future no matter who is elected, but we may pay a high price getting there if we elect someone with little experience who may have essentially "bought" the presidency.
In the end we will simply reap what we have sown.

art from jersey   November 4th, 2008 8:02 am ET

lighten up, jeff. guys like you give us a bad name. let's pull together now.

Gaines   November 4th, 2008 8:02 am ET

I just finished voting and the only choice is obama. People please get out and vote

yellowbmblbee   November 4th, 2008 8:02 am ET

Just voted for Obama…felt awesome…

May God Rest his grandmother's soul….

Todd   November 4th, 2008 8:02 am ET

No sampling error??? Did you talk to God

chasdude   November 4th, 2008 8:02 am ET

a person's vote means very little – reference comment earlier about Gore having the popular vote but lost in the electoral college – why is the electoral college still around? It makes a mockery of the 'one person, one vote' principle taught in school. And how can a president expect to be useful if over half the country didn't vote for him (or her, any day now)?

Chuck   November 4th, 2008 8:02 am ET

FLORIDA FOR OBAMA!

DON'T WORRY, OBAMA, YOU'LL WIN FLORIDA THIS TIME.

NO MORE HANKY, PANKY AT THE POLLS.

THIS TIME, WE'LL DO IT RIGHT.

ALL THE WAY FOR OBAMA AND BIDEN.

Stanley in NC   November 4th, 2008 8:01 am ET

Perestroika!!!

Sara McAtee   November 4th, 2008 8:01 am ET

I'm ashamed to have called myself a Democrat…

The party has turned into a bunch of thugs and the majority of Obama's supporters have a very cultish following towards him.

STOP ACTING LIKE REPUBLICANS.

Now excuse me while I go find the rest of the newly minted "Disenchanted" Party.

Ken   November 4th, 2008 8:01 am ET

Vote Early and Vote often. Go Acorn

Sharon   November 4th, 2008 8:01 am ET

Well, I just cast my vote for Obama in Virginia. It is time for a change.

Brett   November 4th, 2008 8:01 am ET

Hey Obama supporters, keep drinking the Kool-Aide. I will be checking this website if he gets elected and your taxes go up to fund the lazy by spreading the wealth around. I do not want to live in a country that penalizes the successful to award the lazy. Interesting how your "chosen one" is going to raise taxes over $200,000 but cut taxes for businesses. Who does that leave footing the bill folks? Time to wake up. My vote is for John McCain!

Alex Miranda   November 4th, 2008 8:01 am ET

Greetings from Mexico where most people want Obama to win. PLEASE, PLEASE let us not cut the CNN show tonight. Every night everybody gets 2 hours of AC360, except here in Mexico where they ONLY show 1 hour. And let Fox News eat dirt….

Jules   November 4th, 2008 8:00 am ET

I hope it's not close, but a landslide. It;s the only way the message of dissatisfaction, even anger, will be heard and ACKNOWLEDGED in D.C.

And if Obama doesn't come through on his promises, woe to him come 2012!

Mothernature Houston,Tx   November 4th, 2008 8:00 am ET

McCain your not going to steal this election .

jeffrey   November 4th, 2008 8:00 am ET

Once again we will see americans are too smart to be fooled by a smooth talking socialist!!

Joe   November 4th, 2008 7:59 am ET

Twice in the last two days I have heard John McCain tell the crowds "I will not spend $780 billion of your tax dollars to bail out Wall Street, the people who got us into this mess, but Senator Obama will."

Didn't John McCain vote YES for the bailout ?

What an obvious LIAR he is. He should just retire.

HouseDiva   November 4th, 2008 7:58 am ET

I'm going to go vote today!

D.Brooks   November 4th, 2008 7:58 am ET

We need to go on out and vote for BARACK OBAMA im sure that he will bring change. /////if you look at the whole campaign all Mccain has been doing is just hitting on obama and not dealing with the real issues. If you want change………….. VOTE OBAMA………………… and if you wnt more wars and tax raises………………………VOTE mccain………………… THINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VOTE for the right person
GOD BLESS YOU IN MAKING THE DECISION OF YOUR LIFE!

OBAMA 08.

SURAFEL HAILU   November 4th, 2008 7:58 am ET

I know You gonna be the first Black American President OBAMA becouse I'm feeling it. Just sit tight and watch the result its going to be . . . .

jaye   November 4th, 2008 7:58 am ET

I never believe polls, but I sincerely hope the polls are correct and that Senator Obama wins this election.
Our country will be blessed if this wonderful man is elected.

Side note – why so many voting problems in some of these states? Why can't they hold a proper election without all the machine problems? It's just plain stupid, and a bad mark against our society.

John McRage   November 4th, 2008 7:57 am ET

There is a blue surge coming. Riding on top of that wave will be Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

Randy   November 4th, 2008 7:57 am ET

Vote early,vote often and vote Obama. And vote every republican out of office. We need CHANGE.

regan flint   November 4th, 2008 7:57 am ET

It will be a great day for America and the rest of the world if OBAMA , wins.
Most of the free world wants OBAMA , to win.
AL-QAEDA , wants McCAIN , to win so he will continue BUSH's IRAQ War.
This will help IRAN get even stronger and will help continue AL-QAEDA's , recruiting propaganda machine. OBAMA , winning will also send a message to the world that the good America is back and that it does what it preaches to every one else. BUSH , is the worst President in U.S. history. CHANGE is needed right NOW!!! PALIN , is just BUSH , in drag.

donna   November 4th, 2008 7:56 am ET

Republicans and Bush's time is almost over, the adults are coming to take over…….Thank GOD
They tried to destroy our great nation, and they almost did, but we survived them and their childishness, it will take DECADES to fix their mess, but we can do it … Together
I think EVERYONE in the U.S.A. should hug their children and spouses or significant others and their mothers and fathers too… We all survived the last 8 years ….
The Republicans have us in a lot of debt , 9 trillion or so …
They sure love to spend and I think most them are men, go figure, anyways their 8 years of wasting our money is over
Our tax money should be spent on us…..
I cant imagine that…. that amount of money…..9 trillion, dang , but together our people and nation are unstoppable, we have done many amazing things in our history when we had to.

Bonna Neuhauser   November 4th, 2008 7:56 am ET

CNN may not want to post this comment.

I was apalled at the Reverend Wright advertisement immediately after
the CNN staff seemed sympathetic to the death of Senator Obama's
grandmother.

I turned off the TV and will watch the election results on public television. CNN contributed to the smear campaign of John McCain.

The most constructive thing I can do is to go out and vote for Senator Obama.

Bonna Neuhauser
Simabury, Connecticut

Byrd   November 4th, 2008 7:56 am ET

voted this morning at 6am I also voted for that one/obama/08

Liliane/NJ   November 4th, 2008 7:56 am ET

My husband, my daughter and I just voted for Obama!!

Robert E. Furmaga   November 4th, 2008 7:56 am ET

I hope that this election will finally put to rest the notion that one race is superior in intelligence to another. We are all equal in the eyes of God and should concentrate on solving the problems facing this nation . . . unified.

Dennis   November 4th, 2008 7:56 am ET

If McCain wins the election, just check the voting machines in Virginia, North Carolina,Ohio, Florida and the red states and you will see a different result

Vexalways   November 4th, 2008 7:55 am ET

If Obama is voted in today as President, then the trend where we only saw dunderheads in the White House would be severed. Senior and Junior Bush have made us all laughing stocks on the international stage. America now has no real friends; because of the Bush family. Now is the time for all that to change, there will be peace with Obama at the helm of this great Country.

Don't stay at home, be a part of history; VOTE OBAMA.

DJ Vintinner   November 4th, 2008 7:55 am ET

Standing in line o vote right now in the bitter cold of New England. EVERYONE in line is voting for "that EDUCATED and SUPERIOR one". The joke of the day; if the ReDUDlicans figure out how to rig this election, it'll be their first and only accomplishment since Bushy Boy first took office. HAHAHA. President Obama, forgive the miscreants.

alreadyvotedobama   November 4th, 2008 7:55 am ET

Yay for Obama! Let's get er done people! Out with the old and in with the new! Good ridance!

Adams christian   November 4th, 2008 7:55 am ET

I believe Obama will the race 2 White House,and as for Mccain he should think of packing up is ashes, because he is going 2 turn US upside down.From Delta state in Nigeria.

Brian   November 4th, 2008 7:55 am ET

7 point lead in the polls?
Obama supporters can just stay home and not bother voting.

JAF   November 4th, 2008 7:55 am ET

"Al Gore faced a similar 7-point gap in polls taken immediately before the 2000 presidential election" before the election was stolen in Florida by what is as close to an illegitimate regime as America has ever come. It's taken 8 years to undo that terrible event. The treason trials won't come soon enough for me!

mike   November 4th, 2008 7:53 am ET

Let's see he was born in Hawaii to a white women from Kansas. How is that "African"? OK his Dad was African. Part of the problem is the "hyphen – American". It is this type of thing that keeps us divided. What's wrong with just being American?
Signed,
A PROUND TO BE A JUST PLAIN AMERICAN mutt from New York !

gary brown   November 4th, 2008 7:53 am ET

Save this

Texas John   November 4th, 2008 7:53 am ET

For the first time in my Adult Life, am i Proud to be American?….. You Betcha, I have always been Proud the day i was Born…..Not like some who hate America and not Proud of America and yet want to Rule America!

I'll Vote for someone who SERVED his Country:: Vote John McCain!

kath in AZ   November 4th, 2008 7:53 am ET

Terry in ny r u serious or what? Obama's heritage is in all AA. Get a grip. Then read a book too.

Kelly in Louisiana   November 4th, 2008 7:53 am ET

My husband just finished voting, and I can't wait until he comes home this evening so I can go. In fact, I might just drag my three kids with me so I don't have to wait all day. I know my state is red, but even here the change is coming. I am nervous about a repeat of 2000. There is NO WAY I will not vote.
Obama/Biden – today we change our children's future for the better!

EW   November 4th, 2008 7:52 am ET

The ultimate sacrafice is being made today by a man who believes in his country. How may other people have made that sacrafice? Thank you OBAMA for stepping up! We are behind you!!! OBAMA 08

Lu   November 4th, 2008 7:52 am ET

I voted for Obama first thing this morning. We all have to get out and vote if we want him to win……What a great feeling to see so many Americans at the polls. Maybe we will become one country again!

Obama '08

NewThinker   November 4th, 2008 7:52 am ET

It ain't over until the Republican lawsuits are over. The best legal defense is an overwhelming voting offense by Republicans, Independents, and Democrats that believe in Obama. Get out and vote for Obama/Biden. We shall never forget the 2000 election that Bush stole!

Joanna in VT   November 4th, 2008 7:51 am ET

…I will be sitting outside the polls after I vote~ You'll recognize me by my sign that says "VOTE OBAMA! You won't find any supporters at OUR rallies with 'Kill Whitey' signs!!"

Former Republican   November 4th, 2008 7:51 am ET

Please, if you haven't voted already, get out & do so. Preferably for the good guys, Obama/Biden. Don't let the Republicans scare you into voting McCain. Live not by fear, but by hope and peace. If we do this, we can turn this country around!

sharon,ny   November 4th, 2008 7:51 am ET

There had better not be another problem this year with voting machines, chads, or whatever……the first finger I will point is toward the Repubs! We don't need another Gore/Bush election and another 4 years of Republican rule. If Gore were elected, we wouldn't be where we are today, so, get out and vote Obama to get this country back on its feet! The Dems are the only ones who can do it!

FLORIDA for Obama   November 4th, 2008 7:51 am ET

Just VOTED for 'THAT ONE' and the WHITE GUY with him!!!

At least with Obama & Biden the answer is Black AND White.

Those who can make you BELIEVE ABSURDITIES can make you COMMINT ATROCITIES. by Voltaire

greenfun   November 4th, 2008 7:50 am ET

CNN poll of polls got it wrong with Kerry/Bush 2004.

The McCain-Palin campaign launched the Honest and Open Election hotline to help citizens learn the location of their polling place, as well as report any instances of irregularities at the polls, including voter fraud, intimidation, violence and electioneering. The hotline can be accessed via phone at:
866-976-VOTE.

pumapac.org

ladyc803   November 4th, 2008 7:50 am ET

Change is what America needs and this is what Sen. Obama represents.

"You can't keep doing the same "old" thing and expect a different result.

God bless OBAMA/BIDEN and GOD Bless America!

VOTE AMERICA! VOTE FOR CHANGE!

Tom   November 4th, 2008 7:50 am ET

As people go out and vote today let's hope they all remember what a Great Job President Bush did and Vote for John McCain… for more of the same.

McCain has plenty of experience…. Cheney, Kissinger and the rest of the old folks… McCain loves to drink Luke warm milk so he can sleep like a baby.

Americans do not like change… just more of the same status quo….

McCain loves to tell women their place….

Laurie in Florida   November 4th, 2008 7:50 am ET

McCain will be our next President!!!!

whit   November 4th, 2008 7:50 am ET

I just voted along with my two daughters. We were in line @ 6:30 and the turnout was awesome. Vote!

GOP is losing   November 4th, 2008 7:50 am ET

Palin, Joe Six pack, Joe the Plumber, entertaining campaign by the GOP, but alas no message for people to take to the voting booth.. They could have won if Mc Cain had chosen a VP that made sense to the voting public.

robert GA   November 4th, 2008 7:49 am ET

All Obama need to do is hold PA Mccain can have Florida and Ohio.

Independent.

mike   November 4th, 2008 7:48 am ET

I just flipped the switch for Obama and have never felt better about my vote. Let's hope the polls are true and we send McCain and Palin back home where they belong.

Kecia Jones   November 4th, 2008 7:48 am ET

DETROIT FOR OBAMA

paolobrandi   November 4th, 2008 7:48 am ET

Well, over here in Europe it is clear who we would like to see as the next President of the US. Guess…
By the way, he isn't that 'lefty', not even to mention the word socialist as you think. In Europe we think more nuanced about those labels!
Go and vote!

Ilene   November 4th, 2008 7:47 am ET

CNN, PLEASE POST THIS — THANK YOU….

POLL UPDATE: McCain still faces significant gap nationally…and that's just what I want to hear tonight after all the votes are counted.

GO OUT AND VOTE NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES…REMEMBER, NO MCCAIN — NO PALIN — NO WAY — NO HOW.

Matt   November 4th, 2008 7:47 am ET

I voted for Obama. I don't see how or why anyone who makes less than $250,000/ year or is below the age of 40 can vote otherwise. If your young you understand the need for a comprehensive, enviromently friends energy policy and are tired of America's war-mongering. If you make less that 250k, then Obama will save you money and help you get healthcare…what is not to like? I don't see Obama as the first black President, but rather as our most progressive and intellectual presidential candidate ever. He can think on his feet and he cares about his country in deeper and more ways than McCain. Obama wants to help the American people and McCain wants to be president. That's the simple difference between the two…not to mention John McCain is father time and I don't want Palin running this country…

Debbi   November 4th, 2008 7:47 am ET

Republicans and Bush's time is almost over, the adults are coming to take over…….Thank GOD
They tried to destroy our great nation, and they almost did, but we survived them and their childishness, it will take DECADES to fix their mess, but we can do it … Together
I think EVERYONE in the U.S.A. should hug their children and spouses or significant others and their mothers and fathers too… We all survived the last 8 years ….
The Republicans have us in a lot of debt , 9 trillion or so …
They sure love to spend and I think most them are men, go figure, anyways their 8 years of wasting our money is over
Our tax money should be spent on us…..
I cant imagine that…. that amount of money…..9 trillion, dang , but together our people and nation are unstoppable, we have done many amazing things in our history when we had to.

Eileen   November 4th, 2008 7:47 am ET

If Obama wins America dies!!!

l   November 4th, 2008 7:47 am ET

why is the september financial crisis, Bush's unpopularity, and palin as vp considered the reasons that mccain will lose? how about the fact that his policies and ideas are unsuitable for the country at this time? he is losing because he is not on the best solutions for the times side of things.
it isn't because of things beyond his control. his message is outdated.

Kecia Jones   November 4th, 2008 7:47 am ET

HISTORY WILL BE MADE IF OBAMA WINS. GOD BLESS BARACK OBAMA.

Steve P. Atlanta   November 4th, 2008 7:47 am ET

Am I being censored???????????

VOTE!!!!!   November 4th, 2008 7:47 am ET

. . . THE REAL AMERICANS ARE ALL AMERICANS!!!!!!!!

Obama / Biden 08.

bill   November 4th, 2008 7:47 am ET

its about over.nomore bush chaney .we will say no to mcbush palen.but dems dont get cocky.yet vote vote then tonight we celebrate.THANK GOD THESE LAST EIGHT YEARS ARE ALMOST OVER.MARCH BUSH CHANEY OUT OF OUR HOUSE IN CHAINS.THEY ARE CRIMINALS

thebdb   November 4th, 2008 7:46 am ET

While I remain optimistic that Obama will indeed win the election, I fear that McCain and friends will find ways to steal the election.

Retired USN, Norfolk VA   November 4th, 2008 7:46 am ET

We are having problems with the machines in Chesapeak VA right now, hopefully they'll get them fixed.

mulu.   November 4th, 2008 7:45 am ET

Now the USA will face the real and challenging democratic way, It is surprising in the history of mankind, and will force to do the same way in others country also. Thanks for democracy.

Central Scruitinizer   November 4th, 2008 7:45 am ET

I find it pleasently ironic that Obama is going to win this election most likely due to the skills he aquired while he was a community organizer, which the repugs ridiculed him for. His campaign will probably be textbook for all elections for a long time to come. I owe a lot to community organizers and they are the unsung heros in America.

Rob   November 4th, 2008 7:45 am ET

Democracy is comming to the USA

Sail on oh mighty ship of state
to the shores of need
past the reefs of greed
thru the squalls of hate
Sail On

James from Canada   November 4th, 2008 7:45 am ET

Its sad to say but the fix is in, these voting machines are flawed and were implemented under the republican party. This election will be rigged for John McCain.

Eileen   November 4th, 2008 7:45 am ET

CNN you are liars, This whole election process was biased. Obama couldn't win without being deceitful, a cheat and a lair as well.

Kathy S. Cloughn   November 4th, 2008 7:45 am ET

Don't rest on your laurels. It ain't over until it's over according to Yogi Berra. I don't trust the republicans…get out and vote!!!!!!!!!

They can't take this away from us again.

Polish-American for

Obama/Biden 2008/2012

scott l   November 4th, 2008 7:44 am ET

Its simply amazing how much Obama has spent to buy the election . Just think of all the state infanstucter could have been done with all the temporary monument building he has done with his rallies. Spend, Spend, Spend. But soon it will all end. Does this meen we dont have to see there faces of his on tv anymore. I wonder if he is going to take some of the extra cash and naw that mole off his face

marquis johnson   November 4th, 2008 7:44 am ET

Terry by that logic there are not African-Americans because we are all "mixed race". Get a grip and come to terms with your insecurities.

Madge   November 4th, 2008 7:43 am ET

To What Ever Happens: GOD already cast his vote long before creation even became a thought…!

To the rest of you, PLEASE go vote today, if you have not already. Too many of our fellow Americans have died so that you could go vote. Go vote and think of the sacrifice they made for us! Thank you!

Courtney   November 4th, 2008 7:43 am ET

Don't rest on the polls! Everyone needs to get out and cast their ballots. The polls mean not a thing if we don't have the manpower out there to back them up. Don't lose your place in line and don't give up if you have to wait – the next four years will be worth a few hours!

NancyfromMaine   November 4th, 2008 7:43 am ET

I'm voting for "That One" today!!!

Change…..HERE WE COME!!!

Obama/Biden '08

davit   November 4th, 2008 7:43 am ET

Bye-bye neocons, bye-bye Sarah, bye-bye Johnny-Not-So-Goode!

rolf westgard   November 4th, 2008 7:43 am ET

Wtch the opening salvos in the Republican Civil War tomorrow.

symph-Eeze   November 4th, 2008 7:42 am ET

Just voted for the first time today. What a feeling!!!!!!!!

tom   November 4th, 2008 7:42 am ET

today we elect obama and wash away the nasty hateful politics of the bush rove mccain empire. god bless america

values   November 4th, 2008 7:41 am ET

Just voted for Obama in NYC.

Confusion   November 4th, 2008 7:41 am ET

There is too much constroversy over who will win. I do not think Obama should win the election, he has too many what if's in his closet. Now he has an illegal immigrant that is a family member. What else is going on that he does not know about. I think that neither should win. I am a democrate however will not promote Obama.

Joe   November 4th, 2008 7:40 am ET

Republicans and Democrats are 2 sides to the same coin of partisan politics. It is down right sickening, how partisan politics can make grown adults behave like children. Both parties are guilty of hyperventilating with name calling and mudslinging. It is time for humanity to grow up and leave the divisiveness of partisan politics behind. Genuine consultation is the direction we need to go. My guess is CNN won't post this comment, because divisiveness sells.

Christine CT   November 4th, 2008 7:40 am ET

Today, History is made. People will speak out against the politics of fear, corruption, and preservation of the elite at the expense of the "average" American.
GET OUT AND VOTE!
YES WE CAN!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Mike   November 4th, 2008 7:40 am ET

So funny hearing liberals sound like they have this won. .

Remember when John Kerry was going to crush Bush . . Bush won the most popular votes ever ! .

GO McCain !. . send Barrack the Communist back to Hawaii

spiderweb   November 4th, 2008 7:40 am ET

McCain has shown his true colors: hypocritical and divisive. I really hope that he does not win this election BECAUSE if he runs the country like he has run his campaign…the country is in more trouble than we are already in. This is a defining moment in history and I'm blessed to be a part of it. I have learned so much about the different fabric (people) of our nation. The diversity and the inequality of a nation that profess freedom for all will clarify just how true the fabric will hold together after this is over. Obama has energized this nation far more than McCain and as of today, the only thing I can relate to McCain is his poor judgment in selecting Palin (like her as governor of Alaska) and his actions re: suspending his campaign, and voting for the Stimulus Package. If McCain was truly a maverick for which he is not, he would have voted against the Stimulus Package. It will be a sad day in America if McCain wins the presidency.

J.L.   November 4th, 2008 7:37 am ET

Just returned from voting! Please everyone, VOTE!

Tony   November 4th, 2008 7:37 am ET

COME ON AMERICA!

LET'S COME THROUGH FOR CHAGNE. LET'S HELP SET THE COUNTRY UPRIGHT AGAIN AND MOVING FORWARD.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

VOTE FOR OBAMA / BIDEN.

STAY IN THOSE LINES AND MAKE SURE YOUOR VOICE IS HEARD.

Dorothy from NC   November 4th, 2008 7:36 am ET

John McCain is a patriot and served honorably in the armed forces and we owe him alot for that and I respect him for that. But the statute of limitations should be over. He was a great soldier but that doesn't mean he would be a great president.

Barak Obama is our nations best hope to move the country forward……..to end the war and help rebuild our country with the 8 billion dollars a month we send to Iraq, to jumpstart our economy, to work towards not relying on foreign oil. to find a way to solve our healthcare crisis, and to win a place of respect and friendship with the countries of the world who either hate us or fear us now.

There are two important things to remember today. First is whichever candidate wins, half the people are not going to be happy and it is up to all of us to start to heal and come together. We ARE the United States of America. The second most important things is VOTE.

Wayne ( Canada )   November 4th, 2008 7:35 am ET

Go Obama!!!

PM in NM   November 4th, 2008 7:35 am ET

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!!!!! Here comes the Obama Tsunami!!

alpha   November 4th, 2008 7:32 am ET

ONE WORD.
TODAY!
VOTE OBAMA

Harry   November 4th, 2008 7:31 am ET

7am. I'm about to leave the house and go help with the final volunteer push in Ohio.

I will be able to say "I was there".

Yes we can. Obama 08.

Carol in Toronto   November 4th, 2008 7:31 am ET

The whole world is watching and hoping for change!

Yes we can!

Vote! (I already voted absentee!)

Obama/Biden 08/12

Nurse Ratchet   November 4th, 2008 7:31 am ET

That's right -keep probing Palin until the probe brings the results they want. C'mon …say no to Peggy Hill!

Q Glenn   November 4th, 2008 7:31 am ET

Hard Fought Campaign!

Let's get behind our new president!

Terry in NY   November 4th, 2008 7:29 am ET

Why is Barack Obama considered African-American and not mixed race? His Grandmother was clearly a white woman so how does he come off being the first African-American to be (most likely) elected President? I say foul he won't be the first. The first won't happen this year.
I now choose to be referred to as a European-American

Jeff from Jersey   November 4th, 2008 7:29 am ET

A sampling error could show Obama in the biggest landslide in memory.
HEY SARAH.THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP YOU GAVE TO CONVINING REPUBLICANS TO VOTE FOR OBAMA.
NOW PLEASE GO HOME AND WATCH SNOWBALLS MELT IN THE MICROWAVE!AT LEAST IT MIGHT BE SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY DO!

Will   November 4th, 2008 7:29 am ET

Polls mean nothing, and its only voting that can bring the real change we need so badly.
Vote
Obama/Biden 08

idowu alli   November 4th, 2008 7:29 am ET

it is the right time for a change

Congratulations   November 4th, 2008 7:28 am ET

. . . Obama won his first contest in a small villaage in New Hampshire.

GO NEW HAMPSHIRE!
GO OBAMA GO!!!!!

keosha baton rouge louisiana   November 4th, 2008 7:27 am ET

being an obama supporter I knew that it wouldn't be easy and I still believe that its not over we all have to vote rain ,sleet, snow, or come high water we need a change

Mike   November 4th, 2008 7:27 am ET

Did we already forget that Al Gore actually won that election? Bad thing to bring up right now..
Just hope the same thing doesn't happen this time around.
America can't afford republicans in office.

rob   November 4th, 2008 7:27 am ET

Viva Obama!!

urinmymachine   November 4th, 2008 7:27 am ET

If the pollsters get this one wrong, it will be the biggest mistake in predicting the presidential election since Truman beat Dewey. Also, the impact of this election on the American public psychologically could be devastating if McCain somehow wins. There has been so much emotion and high expectations, a failure to elect Obama at this moment could lead to a further deteriation of the economy, and a slide into a world wide depression. Voting for Obama at this point in time appears to be right guy at the right time according to the polls.

BK   November 4th, 2008 7:25 am ET

And remember everyone votes today, despite what the fraudulent republican robo-calls have told you. Its disgusting that they are resorting to these tactics and they dare claim to want democracy.

Voter   November 4th, 2008 7:25 am ET

McCain and Palin are going to get a lesson from:

COMMUNITY ORgaNIZERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama / Biden 08.

Joseph Adewole   November 4th, 2008 7:24 am ET

America's destiny is in their own hands; vote for the wrong person that will continue Bush's policy and bring woe to you or vote for "Change" that will bring security, peace and prosperity to you.

Ana   November 4th, 2008 7:24 am ET

My husband and me just finished voting and we voted for "That one"

Mike   November 4th, 2008 7:24 am ET

Don't be fooled by the Polls. VOTE ! O8BAMA

The Chosen one   November 4th, 2008 7:23 am ET

Today is the day get out and vote. The victory is now hours away but we got to vote to make it happen. Get out there and vote and make sure you vote right ,you vote OBAMA.

What exer Happens   November 4th, 2008 7:22 am ET

The polls don't mean anything today if people dont vote. Barack Obama is leading the polls, but it's going to take every american to bring victory to the DEM party.

The only question left to ask is " Who is GOD voting for???? "

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   November 4th, 2008 7:20 am ET

Just watching McCain on TV. He blithely stated that he had no regrets on how his campaign was run. Didn't mind the loss of 20+ million dollars in the middle of the summer – didn't mind the statement made by an adviser who said a terrorist attack would be good for the McCain campaign – no regrets for all the personal attacks and bold-faced lies after promising to run a campaign on the issues:

This is why McCain will not be President.

carson   November 4th, 2008 7:19 am ET

today will be mcsame's last appearance to the nation..

Obambi   November 4th, 2008 7:14 am ET

white house for sale– 600 million dollars–America will be bankrupt like the coal industry in 2009 if Dems elected.

Cho Wanki D.   November 4th, 2008 7:13 am ET

Only McCain's unshakable courage is keeping him in the race till the last minute. If he had been following up these polls keenly, he would long have declared for Obama but certainly does not want to look ridiculous in the eyes of the world as a whole annd those of his party in particular. Bush had long cooked his(McCain's) carrots

yen   November 4th, 2008 7:13 am ET

It is all about getting the votes to the polls. The one who have the right message that resonets with Americans will get the highest vote. And it is the economy "stupid" ! And "that one" is Barack Obama. Good luck Obama.

JIM HAWK   November 4th, 2008 7:13 am ET

SARA PALIN CAN PACK HER BAGS A GO BACK TO HER IGLOO.
SHE CAN TAKE HANK WILLIAMS WITH HER.SHE IS THE MAIN REASON I DID NOT VOTE FOR MCCAIN..SHOULD OF PICKED SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN MCCAIN …

Bosworth   November 4th, 2008 7:12 am ET

Thank you, CNN. Thank you so much for your campaigning efforts on behalf of Obama. If not for the efforts of you and your so-called unbiased brethren, a completely inexperienced candidate with less executive background than Sarah Palin would never have been installed as president.

Fortunately, there are other (precious few) media sources out there that tell a different story, and help balance the facts for those of us who are genuinely interested in being informed instead of indoctrinated. Those outlets, while no more credible than yours, help delimit a range to the right by which people may find a median zone – where the actual truth lies. Unfortunately, if Democrats take control of our government, they can eliminate all dissent by simply outlawing all media that doesn't share your editors' personal views.

While I do not think the country will convert to a Euro-socialist state upon the ascension of Democrats, I'm hoping – vainly, no doubt – that you will have the sense of ethical responsibility to point out that Party's failings with at least half as much zeal as you have been the Republicans, McCain, Palin, Clinton, and anyone or anything else who dared to question the Emporer's state of dress.

But, I doubt it.

At least I'll have four years of entertainment, watching the mainstream press awkwardly ignore the elephant in the room while the unchecked Democrats make as big a mess as the Republicans.

On the other hand, if McCain dares to upset the MSM's earnest expectations, I can only close my eyes and expect four years of ugly, unmitigated vengeance. Ugh.

thomas   November 4th, 2008 7:12 am ET

An election is never over until all of the votes have been counted. We have seen many different ways that the vote may be manipulated played out in the news and the polls have been wrong more than once. Recent presidential elections have shown us that even a slight swing in votes can produce a major shift in the election. We can only hope that we have a legitimate election with a definitive winner.

Allison   November 4th, 2008 7:12 am ET

It's not over until the fat lady sings…so I'm off to volunteer for Obama in NC. I will have umbrellas, water and snacks for those in line. I will give a ride to those in need of one. I will do whatever is needed to get the vote out for Barack Obama.

st   November 4th, 2008 7:10 am ET

Timing is everything and Obama happened to run at a time when the country would have voted for Mickey Mouse ovre any Republican candidate.

The fat, lazy and incompetent crowd will have their chosen one who will increase this countryy's pathetic shift towards handouts.

payback   November 4th, 2008 7:09 am ET

It's not over until "The fat lady sings". But I hope at the end of the day. The winner will be "That One"……………………………………

Carrie Pa   November 4th, 2008 7:08 am ET

Obama/Biden!!!!!!

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   November 4th, 2008 7:07 am ET

BYE BYE McCAIN…. AND GOOD RIDDANCE TO BOOB PALIN!

J HARRIS   November 4th, 2008 7:06 am ET

obama can use best of both races. ie. both white and black scenarios.
this would seemto be ideal for the united states.john mcainis too old, also sarah palin would be scarey as president , if john died.

sarah palin is not margaret thatcher.

Bill   November 4th, 2008 7:06 am ET

My fellow Americans! Today is a great day in our collective history as a nation. I arrived at my polling place at 0530 this morning and the line was already out the door. However, everyone seemed excited to be able to vote in this historic election!

I urge everyone, regardless of who you support, get out and vote. Do not let anything hinder you from performing the single most essential act in representitive democracy.

Carl from MI   November 4th, 2008 7:05 am ET

It's all over but the crying for McCain…

D.Tin   November 4th, 2008 7:04 am ET

Stop talking about Bush/Gore in 2000. We all know the election was stolen from Gore. Now are you hinting that the same may happen to Obama?. Going by your so-called, much hyped polls, there is no way McCain should win if all things are fair.

Sue in MI   November 4th, 2008 7:04 am ET

I'm praying that the gap holds, and that there is an indisputable landslide for Obama today. We need to end this ugly campaign and start to come together as a country. I don't believe McCain and Palin know how to do that, for all their "Country First" signs. I did not hear any speeches from them that indicated they were willing or able to listen to both sides, change their minds on anything, or unite the various factions in this great diverse land of ours. Vote for America today!

carol   November 4th, 2008 7:02 am ET

Go Sen Obama, we are all with you today…..we want everyone to vote
and every vote to be counted.
Last chance today to vote for the only person to get this country working again….if you have to wait in line it will be well worth it, think of your future and your children's future.
So, don't be disheartened as you wait in line, be proud to think you will be part of this very historic moment and vote for this fine young man, who we will all be proud to call President Obama.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN 08

What the?   November 4th, 2008 7:02 am ET

"But McCain can take comfort in (and Democrats can still worry over) the fact Al Gore faced a similar 7-point gap in polls taken immediately before the 2000 presidential election."

Where is your proof of this? I just looked it up, and except for one outlier poll, all the major polls had Bush and Gore within 3-4 points of each other – most within their sampling error. Just this morning the new Zogby poll had Obama up by 11. I get the feeling you're trying to keep the story of a close horserace going rather than stating the facts.

Jo, Mableton, GA   November 4th, 2008 7:02 am ET

No matter how long it takes we must exercise our right to vote. Polls do not win elections, our votes do. Obama/Biden '08!!

Marian   November 4th, 2008 7:01 am ET

I am just excited to vote for the first time today! I was a little over a month shy of being 18 four years ago…

WILSON FROM ARIZONA   November 4th, 2008 7:00 am ET

I think Obama should win the election because we desperately want a change in our society,The Economics suituation in America today is so hard that , we can no longer call our selves a counrty to be proud of infact im dissapoited in Maccain recent attacks on the new American President incoming Barack Obama.

All the united states pls let us join hands like (Machester united )to VOTE for someone, who is fresh and young and ready to bring in The Real Change not the kind of change John Maccain want to give us
Thanks
Up OBAMA""""""""""""'OBAMA"""""""""'OBAMA MR PRESIDENT.
Wellcome on Board.

Vote,Vote,Vote!   November 4th, 2008 7:00 am ET

I am so happy that this day is finally here, so that I can go and cast my vote for the next President of the United States, Barack Obama. I would also like to express my condolences for the loss of his grandmother, who was called home one day before history will be made. I pray for peace of this day no matter the out come of this election, but feel deep in my heart that it will be a day of celebration for the first African American President. God Bless America and I hope that we can unite in peace.

Obama/Biden '08

Sarah Smith   November 4th, 2008 6:59 am ET

on the eve of election

McLame's running mate releases a vanilla bland

medical report…

hmmmmm, now if it was THAT bland,

why was it withheld??

from Ms. Transparent… hmmmm,

Makes me wonder,, BAD TIMING

BAD MOVE

Adam Bellinger from Stamford, CT   November 4th, 2008 6:58 am ET

I woke up at 5AM this morning with every intention to get to my suburban polling location and cast my vote. I arrived a couple of minutes after 6AM and found the line out the door to be incomprehensibly long. I had to forego casting my vote and headed to work instead! It was a tough choice but I can't fall behind and skip meetings that I am responsible for.

Cathy Peele   November 4th, 2008 6:56 am ET

I got to the poll at 4:50 and was the 32nd person in line. By 5:30 the line was around the school. It is pouring here and everyrone was in great spirits. The volunteers were fantastic and my only complaint was not many machines. Maybe 11. This is from Va. Beach, Va. I was home by 6:24.

Anne   November 4th, 2008 6:54 am ET

Gore did not lose the election..It was taken from him!!!!!!!!

Harlan   November 4th, 2008 6:54 am ET

McCain can "take comfort" in the possibility of following in Al Gore's footsteps? The possibility of closing the gap but not becoming president? Obviously there's a definition of "comfort" with which I'm unfamiliar.

The World for Obama   November 4th, 2008 6:54 am ET

The ONLY way McCain can win is by manipulating the electronic voting machines and there is evidence this crime is under way.

RISE UP PEOPLE … don't let this happen again.

noel   November 4th, 2008 6:53 am ET

Polls never made anyone president. Votes do. Pls vote OBAMA Today!

Stu-Florida   November 4th, 2008 6:53 am ET

May we introduce the 44th President of the UNITED States…
Barack Obama

Now just go away John, Sarah and please take that wanna be plumber "Joe". You're all a pathetic bunch. I hope this country can rapidly heal from all of this hate and fear you have created.

Please Sarah, never come back. You got to be in the history books… as the one person instrumental in this landslide. The internet is a beautiful thing to study America and the world. Use it before crossing the border again…

Jesus Praising, Freedom Loving American Patriot   November 4th, 2008 6:51 am ET

I THOUGHT THE FIRST INVESTIGATION WAS INNOCENT!!!

YOU MEAN SHE BROKE THE LAW ACCORDING TO THE FIRST REPORT!!!!

WILLIAM CHAMBERS JR   November 4th, 2008 6:51 am ET

ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE OUR ECONMY IS IN TERRIBLE SHAPE AND I THINK BARRACK OBAMA IS THE MAN FOR THE JOB FOR THE TASK AHEAD JOHN MCAIN LACKS THE EXPERINCE AND ABILTY TO HAVE A OPEN MIND TO THE NEEDS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE PLUS WE ALREADY HAVE GIVEN THE REPUBLICANS A FAIR CHANCE IN TRYING TO BETTER OUR ECONMY WHICH THEY HAVE FAILED TIME AND TIME AGAIN SO THE WELL NEEDED CHANGE IS COMING READY OR NOT.

mary   November 4th, 2008 6:49 am ET

I am so excited! I feel history in the making and I hope this country will make me proud. Go Obama!!!

Gracie   November 4th, 2008 6:49 am ET

BARRACK THE VOTE AMERICA!

BARRACK THE VOTE AMERICA!

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KINGS   November 4th, 2008 6:47 am ET

If Mccain knows wat is better him he should leave d presidential election 4 my sen obama.he has gud vision 4 usa.

Steve   November 4th, 2008 6:46 am ET

The lengthy mainenance of the lead by Obama has been noted, even by conservative Rasmussen. To suddenly, in one night, change that to a popular win, would be impossible. The early voting, combined with this consistency, should be a win for Obama. Should 'miraculously' we see McCain pull it out of the fire, then we know that serious malfeasance again has occurred. Let us hope this does not happen again. If it does, all bets are off. We are in uncharted territory.

easy rider - gun toting in Tennessee - OBAMA   November 4th, 2008 6:46 am ET

I think it is time to get rid of this Electoral College nonsense and just go with the popular vote.

This way, EVERY vote is counted and the PEOPLE, not the POLITICIANS, will make the choice.

Think of all the money and time that would be saved. All that needs to be done is to be able to accurately count votes. I don't understand how a simple concept can be such a disaster.

badrul amin bhuiyan   November 4th, 2008 6:46 am ET

Barack Obama will be the 44th Precedent in U.S.A.i congruchulate him.

Big Day   November 4th, 2008 6:46 am ET

Now we get to the most important poll, the actual vote. No excuses! Just get out there and do it! Be part of history!

Besmart   November 4th, 2008 6:45 am ET

The America people shown dat they dont want anything to Bush anymore.America under McCain will be more national debt.

badrul amin bhuiyan   November 4th, 2008 6:45 am ET

Barack Obama will be the 44th Precedent in U.S.A

Themba   November 4th, 2008 6:43 am ET

barack is nature sent and the time is right.

Ben Geleynse   November 4th, 2008 6:42 am ET

It's really tough here in Oregon. Filling out my ballot in my own living room on the couch and dropping it off at a designated ballot drop box here in Astoria. I had to get a beer afterwards.

CanTwAitTovOtE   November 4th, 2008 6:42 am ET

CNN is so Pro Obama! Give it a rest already. Any stories that might reflect his weaknesses or character flaws have never been reported on here. You can be sure that any misstep from the McCain campaign has been on the front page.

It's SICK that this is what our media has come to. How 'bout just reporting the news for a change? We weren't getting the poll results every 2 hours when McCain was ahead…

Dan, TX   November 4th, 2008 6:40 am ET

God Bless America.

mksyed   November 4th, 2008 6:37 am ET

Senator Barak Obama win this election with "Landslide" vote. He
will win with lot more than 300 Electoral College and will defeat
John Mccain with a huge margin. After 8 year of "Failed Bush"
Iraq war, Economic turmoil where Mccain is a Strong supporter
will "loose Election" for same reason. There is few if any chance for
John Maccain to turn around from Obama.

Stu-Florida   November 4th, 2008 6:37 am ET

THE HOPE FOR CHANGE IS BEHIND US…

CHANGE STARTS TODAY!!

barrington Bowen   November 4th, 2008 6:36 am ET

I am in line in Maryland getting ready to vote. There is a sense of history in the making. I have never seen people so motivated.Mr obama is the one to beat

Tom   November 4th, 2008 6:31 am ET

Heres to the start of a new era in the USA.

There are terribly difficult challenges ahead, but with thr right inspirational leadership, the USA can overcome anything.

Yes we can!

Steve P. Atlanta   November 4th, 2008 6:31 am ET

Perhaps, it will be said that the greatest significance of an Obama victory is the US demonstrating that as a country we are capable of charting an evolutionary course.

Many relics from our turbulent past now constrict us and severely hamper the efforts of well-meaning Americans who seek to preserve our position of preeminence in a very chaotic world.

Maybe more than ever most of us have come to clealy understand what the Republican Party stands for. How fitting it would be should it cease to exist as an obstacle to the efforts being made to institute changes that are required for maintaining our leadership role among nations.

leo   November 4th, 2008 6:29 am ET

At about 6AM this morning a man not sure if he was a CNN analyst, reporter or just someone being interviewed expressed how there exists a belief that weather Barack Obama loses or wins his supporters may be inclined to riot. I’d like to know is this a statement that was made by a division of law enforcement, is this a belief shared by CNN or is this just that individuals opinion being aired. Who ever made this initial statement or who ever agree with this statement I’d like them to elaborate on why! Why would Obama’s supporter be more likely to participate in unlawful and unruly behavior then McCain’s? I personally find the statement to be Offensive and uncalled for. There is absolutely no reason to believe that Obama’s supporters would be any less gracious then McCain’s excepted prejudice and bias.

ObamaRocks   November 4th, 2008 6:28 am ET

C'mon Obama :) you can do this.

Jerry R.   November 4th, 2008 6:27 am ET

I just seen a McCain rally from Arizona. He tells how he and Palin are gonna shake up Washington and wall street and take out the good ole boy network, as Lindsey Graham, Mel Martinez and another north carolina senator stand behind him in support. Funny those three are part of the good ole boy network. My guess those three would be part of a McCain Palin administration . So much for trust in McCain. He also kept saying how untested Obama is whle repeating how tested his is. What does that mean? how has he been tested? He's never been President. And if you wanna say hes a 5 year POW. I'd say that has nothing to do with being President. He also gave the enemy the information they wanted. If any person on the demacrat ticket gave information to the enemy republicans would tar and feather them. He also crashed his plane 4 or 5 times before he got shot down. He never should have been allowed to fly a plane. This man would lie , cheat, steal and most of all say anything to get elected. This man is not worth 1 vote.

Dawn   November 4th, 2008 6:27 am ET

….this man is totally desperate… People do want change…Remember the world is watching our elections…

Obama/Biden08/12

charles   November 4th, 2008 6:27 am ET

The polls, i wonder if the polls are for real. But, dont matter, long as the obama's win the american election. If they win, the word 'impossible' would finally be erased from my vocabulary.
if they dont, then i am so very sorry for America. Hypocrites in power? bad for the system.

vote! OBAMA-BIDEN NOV.4th   November 4th, 2008 6:26 am ET

mccain made a lot of mistakes, the worst being his choice of a running mate, the negative campaigning, and the fact that he approved bush's economics and ideas over 90% of the time, AMERICA, IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE, LETS GIVE OBAMA THE LANDSLIDE HE DESERVES, VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

Nancy   November 4th, 2008 6:26 am ET

Gore did not lose…the election in 2000 was stolen….we're not going to let that happen this time!!!!!

christy   November 4th, 2008 6:26 am ET

its time for change!I'm amazed at how many people think black people are not capable of holding such a position.white americans act as if we are not equal to them.its sicken!and the news announcers you guys are funny most of you would hate to see man in office simply because of his color . We were created by the same God. Believe it or not there is a destiny that makes us brothers.jugde by character and not by the skin

Sharon, Tampa   November 4th, 2008 6:23 am ET

Sad thing is, if John McCain of 2008 was the John McCain of 2000, I think his numbers would be much higher. I, personally, like the 2000 John McCain…Everything that I've heard about him, clashs with what he's shown on the campaign trail. But he still has his job in the Senate and Palin will still be Governor of Alaska when they BOTH go back next week.

GET OUT AND VOTE

Obama-Biden 2008/2012

Cho Wanki D   November 4th, 2008 6:23 am ET

America is about to write another beautiful page of history which will alter human thinking on racial relationships significant ly. On this last day that path seems irreversible. Americans are by now aware that the socio-plitico-economic tensions created by Bush will be intensified by a McCain regime and this will aggravaate their security situation .
The next regime must provide for greater moments of reflection that will aid America to pursue its path as the incontestible world leader. Only Obama incarnates that vision not the extremely conservative McCain for whom the argument of force remains an inevitable tool for foreign policy. In this light the polls are very objective and I think Obama will from tonight be the world's next president.

SIMP   November 4th, 2008 6:23 am ET

but we must remember the Gore 2000 vote was stolen it was was not done fairly and bush won. I am so tired of these polls. I will be glad when this is over. Obama is the best canadate for the presidency and that's a fact.

Palin with her lies will soon head back to alaska and good riddens. If palin does run in 2016 against Hillary she will lose hands down.

Obama/Biden

Jim in Bisbee   November 4th, 2008 6:19 am ET

Vote!

OA, Houston   November 4th, 2008 6:15 am ET

GOOD LUCK today Senator Obama!!! You have done really well, no matter what the outcome is, I am very PROUD…

SENATUS POPOLUSQUE ROMANUS   November 4th, 2008 6:13 am ET

McCLOWN,

In case you have not seen the writing on the wall, it's GAME, SET and MATCH.

Kindly utilize any of your 13 vehicles to go back to any of your posh 7 residences and let us repair the economy that your Republican and NeoCon FELLAS have brought on to the American People.

In other words: SCRAM!

P.S: SARAH PALIN for President in 2044 :-)

bill for barack   November 4th, 2008 6:13 am ET

This is not 2000 and Barack's lead can only widen.

Alex   November 4th, 2008 6:12 am ET

Good bye Political Ticker. This is the day when curtains drop and lighs get turned off. *Yum*

Phoenix   November 4th, 2008 6:12 am ET

For the sanctity of the all voters, campaigns should not be allowed to run for 2 years. Also, I believe that something needs to be done about voters learning the facts. We are creating an uneducated electorate by using sound bites such as "socialism." I am a Republican who is very disenfranchised with her party because of the levels of hatred used. Republicanism does not need hatred to win, we just needed to stick to our fundamental principles. I voted Obama this year because Obama stuck to the principles that Republicanism was founded on. Remember, Republicans, God does not bless any mess.

Sandy - PA   November 4th, 2008 6:08 am ET

Gore had a 7 point lead, lost to "fixed" voting machines and a falsified partial recount that 2 poll workers in Florida went to jail for. As long as Diebold and the Republicans let us have a fair count this time, McCain is done.

Blue In Texas   November 4th, 2008 6:08 am ET

Come what may Barack Obama has ran a noble and historic race. It is hard to believe that in this space and time that Americia is still a racist country. People talk about experience and claim Obama has none. What if any does Baked Alaskan have? 0! She is what 3 year8 younger than Obama! And memo to McLame not everyone that has ran for President has a military background boo boo so stop milking it. Obama 08

Michelle D. - Atlanta, GA   November 4th, 2008 6:08 am ET

May the best man win.

Christina   November 4th, 2008 6:08 am ET

That's the way we want it!

OBAMA '08!!!

sean from Ireland   November 4th, 2008 6:07 am ET

Ireland and the rest of the World can't wait for Obama. I hope and wish him all the best from me and all the Irish people in Ireland. As we say here "May you always have walls for the winds,
a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
and all your heart might desire"

Nji Emmanuel   November 4th, 2008 6:07 am ET

Change we need!!!

I'm from Cameroon

tilahun muluneh   November 4th, 2008 6:05 am ET

oh my god it is just like a dream obama is going to be the highest man in the world
god bless obama.

Ifeanyichukwu Akasike   November 4th, 2008 6:05 am ET

I believe in Barrack Obama bc in hm American's will have that 'CHANGE' we believed in. Long-Live Obama ! Long-Live America !!

Gabriel Obuobisa   November 4th, 2008 5:59 am ET

I am positive about Obama making it to the White House.
It will be a turning point in the history of United States.

wachira   November 4th, 2008 5:58 am ET

I pray that Obama wins. the guy has worked so hard for it and the time is just right for him.

bradley   November 4th, 2008 5:58 am ET

if McCain wins there are gonna be a lot of frustrated people in this country I would hate to see what's gonna happen after that.

Karen - Missouri   November 4th, 2008 5:50 am ET

As I read the headlines online…what strikes me the most are the stories around the world of all the watch parties in other countries and the remarks about how they want to work with Obama as president. From Obama, Japan…to the Middle East…to the giant sand portrait of Obama in Barcelona Spain..to the parties in Kenya. How can this country NOT elect Obama?

I'm constantly praying that Obama will win and take this nation into a new era of respect for us, for our respect for other countries.

While I know we'll eventually solve our economics…I am just so amazed at the high level of interest and HOPE pouring in from around the world. I am very moved that so many around the world have now put their own hopes in Obama.

I'm up very early this morning to vote when the doors open here in the Missouri Ozarks…for Obama! My prayers are with Obama and I know his Toot will be holding his hand through the day. He's a very brave man to be able to continue his campaign stops after her death. He will make a remarkable president!

Terry B.   November 4th, 2008 5:49 am ET

Seems now that the only poll that counts is the one that will be done today. Thank god voting day is here, I for one can't take one more speech, robo call, or mailing when it comes to all things politics… And all the while, NEVER one call from a pollster….

Jared   November 4th, 2008 5:35 am ET

Great! now get out there and make it count people!

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