CNN/Time: Obama up in 5 states

Posted: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:23 PM by Carrie Dann
Filed Under: States

New numbers from CNN/Time Magazine/Opinion Research shows Obama leading McCain in all five of the battleground states they polled: Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia

-- Florida: Obama 51, McCain 47
-- Minnesota: Obama 54, McCain 43
-- Missouri: Obama 49, McCain 48
-- Nevada: Obama 51, McCain 47
-- Virginia: Obama 53, McCain 44

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Comments

Oh Snap!!
Buh-bye Johnny Boy. Time to Retire.

M, G-ville, FL (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:34 PM)

I am just SICK that my state is this close! Come on Missourians - haven't you had enough 'Blunt' trauma from the Right?

More money, more knocking, more calling

Lyn, KCMO

Meet me at midtown Campaign for change on Sunday - 1:00p

Clara Kansas City, MO (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:35 PM)

Virgina by 9! Minnesota by 11! And now leading as well in Missouri of all places! Come on North Carolina and the rest of you red states.

Oh my Mr. McCain, it gets wore and worse. Obama the Jaguar has been set loose. You and your dim-witted VP candidate are about to become it's latest victims.

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:36 PM)

WOW! Music to my ears...or eyes

Sarah....and my last name isn't Palin (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:36 PM)

Do you smell what the 'Rack is cooking? ROFLMBAO!!!!

Tre, Washington, DC (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:36 PM)

So let's see... as of today Obama is regained a good footing in PA and WI... and seems to be increasing his lead in OH and now FL and even VA... w/o VA it's pretty hard for McCain to win... need to see more polls from FL but this is the 2nd one showing more than just a 1 or two point difference. Curious about how NM, NV, and CO are doing...

Maybe pretty soon we should be checking polls in SC, GA, and TX huh?

isaac (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:36 PM)

Unlike what many pundits think, this election isn't going to be close at all.

The people will finally elect a leader with some intelligence. It's about time!

http://lastofourkind.blogspot.com

LoOK (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:37 PM)

McCain is going to be very, very CRANKY!!!!!!!!!!

Libratine (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:38 PM)

wow, missouri...mccain's really in trouble

happy, boston, ma (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:39 PM)

WOW Virginia...that is unexpected. I think Obama is going to win that state. I believe that once people realize that the nation as a whole is trending Obama..they won't deny him in the states that McCain is close. Kinda suprised but I dare say..is a lead finally opening up for Obama??

CJ (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:42 PM)

I'm so thankful people are starting to see the stark differences between these two candidates. America is in such a fragile state right now and we need someone with the intelligence to put the middle class people of this nation first for a change. Obama and Biden represent our future and McCain and Palin represent the past. Hopefully, we will vote Obama into the White House so that this country can move forward into the 21st century as a global leader.

Rose Black, Atlanta, GA (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:43 PM)

McSame and Palin trailing........music to my ears after the last 8 years.

Susie from Austin (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:43 PM)

One word...DIEBOLD! I am sorry, but unless I see it, I won't believe it because the voting machines are republican favored rigged in these states.

pat huntington ny (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:44 PM)

Omg. I think we should just cancel the election and place the anointed one into office. I can't wait til Obama the Great nationalizes the media. Afterall isnt that what communists do?

Amazing how people can't see what a socialist Obama really is. Well I am sure that MSNBC won't publish this message since I am not voting for Obama.

Nobama, miami, Florida (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:44 PM)

Please, please, please voters in those swing states you must help those of us from non-swing states by getting out to vote for Obama. It's nice to see the polls show him with a lead, but we've seen that before and it all comes down to the election. Dipstick and Lipstick must be stopped.

Kris from Glendora (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:44 PM)

OH BOY!!!
Keep POUNDING McShame Obama.
He is a disaster

Obama/Biden 08
2 heads Are better than NONE

Nj (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:45 PM)

I'm really worried about what is happening in Georgia...all the signs are McCain-Palin in my part of the state. I'm still waiting for my Obama yard sign that I ordered two weeks ago.

Dede (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:46 PM)

Look at that....the country is turning BLUE! Maybe, just maybe people aren't going to be as stupid as they were when they elected Bush, not once, but TWICE! Guess these past 8 years haven't been so good for them, eh? Or was it Iraq? Perhaps the economy? Maybe it's simply asking the question, "Are you better off now thanyou were 8 years ago?" Powerful question, isn't it? Know ANYONE who IS better off? Let's take our country back this year and elect the smart guy this time. Obama/Biden '08/'12

Diane from Illinois (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:46 PM)

Texas is a possibility if Nader or Barr pull some votes from McCain. In playing with the map at Real Clear Politics, I predict 375 EVs for Obama!

It could happen! (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:47 PM)

Everybody on board---and let's be charitable, since there's one hell of a mess to be fixed.

iowan (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:50 PM)

Did anyone notice that the last CNN/ Time poll had Obama only down by four in WEST VIRGINIA. I have been saying it when he was down and I have been saying it when he was up. This election is going to be a Reagan-esque landslide. If McCain keeps doing what he is doing, we may win Texas!!!

God Bless America

Obama/Biden '08

Wally (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:50 PM)

Does anybody think "Nobama" knows what a socialist is - I have a sneaking suspicion he doesn't know the difference bewteen a social-democrat and a communist -nor the difference between Trotsky and Lenin - just words pouring out of his mouth.

Attaturk (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:50 PM)

The CHANGE in numbers speaks LOUDLY about how people see the latest shenanigans of the McCain campaign
and how lovely it is!

John Alexander,PA (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:51 PM)

You know I think this VP debate thing is a joke. They have (repubs) stressed for short answers and no lenghthy debating...which to me goes right Palins way because she doesnt know jack...why is this woman treated any different than Ferraro...and Hillary...if she cant compete like the big boys then she should be where she is...are people really this stupid to fall for all this hype about this debate...I just think its a giant joke. Wonder what she would do if Hillary was debating her???? Then she and the repubs couldnt use sexist crap...like they are trying to do with Biden..psychologically. Well personally I am a woman and I expect more from her not less. And no matter what she says bottom line is she is still not qualified for the job. She will only repeat what she is told to say as usual...not like Biden who genuinely knows the answers.

Linda from Florida (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:51 PM)

Don't underestimate the stupidity of the American people. McCain will still win.

I hope I am wrong

Rick Bloomington, IL (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:51 PM)

Now THAT is a change I can BELIEVE IN! :)

Nashville_fan (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:51 PM)

Good news for Virginia!! I live in the ultra conservative Hampton Roads area and see MANY Obama stickers on cars and lawn signs. I see a McCain one ever few days or so. If Obama can convince the lemon suckers of this area, he can convince anyone that he is fit to lead.

Kim W Virginia Beach,VA (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:51 PM)

Thank you AMERICA.

Jeff Clackamas Oregon (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:52 PM)

The fact is no matter what the Mccain supporters say, they know deep down inside that McCain has run a poor campaign, has attacked Obama too many times with out-right lies rather than just your typical spin or twisting of the truth, did select a poor canddiate for VP, does appear angry and grumpy, is putting out Ads where the content shows desparation, is still not totally supported by the conservative base, and did make some mahor tactical erros like the suspension of his campaign and not replacing palin before it was too late, etc. , etc.

Why can't you McCain supporters just admit it.

C A, Tuscaloosa, AL (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:52 PM)

Amazing how people can't see what a socialist Obama really is. Well I am sure that MSNBC won't publish this message since I am not voting for Obama.
Nobama, miami, Florida (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:44 PM)

I think what your really upset about is that when McCain losses, they will stop paying you to spew on the blogs. Apparently they are paying college kids to "protest" at the debate.

Makes you wonder about the "protestors" at the event in Florida.

Shawn in St Louis (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:53 PM)

Yabba Dabba Doooooooooooooooooo!
p.s. I know a dinosaur when I see one.

Fred Flintstone (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:55 PM)

if the youth oversleep or don't show up none of it will matter. this is the first opportunity in 40 years for the 30 something and under to take our country into the next century - if they fail to vote we'll all be back to the 19th century. i'm voting obama and voting on our youth just like i did in 68 and i want a better outcome than my generation thought it delivered. Please show up to vote! one more thing to think of - the numbers are good AND not a single poll uses cel phones [only landlines] and who do you know under 30 that has a landline? barack is ahead more than being reflected.... get enthusiastic - fired up and ready to vote obama!

john (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:55 PM)

There is going to be a LOT of upset Obamanuts come 11-5 !
The American people will not let that crazy radical win. It would be the end of the US.
Maybe the New Yorker should that family portrait again. I guess some have forgotten it and 9-11.
Not for white supremist,and rednecks but we need them now !

Independent Texan (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:55 PM)

Remember to vote! Polls don't count if you don't vote!

Bailey Quarters, Twin Cities, MN (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:57 PM)

These polls look good for Obama 6 weeks out !

Food for thought ! (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:57 PM)

Can't wait to see the polls after tommorrow nights debate!

jsmith Alex City, Al (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:57 PM)

The young vote will have Obama win those states. Indiana will be for Obama/Biden too!

Obama/Biden

Virginia, Baltimore (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:58 PM)

Isn't it predictable how when losing, the fans of Unstable/Unable immediately start throwing around words like socialism or (worse) Hitler? It's the argument of the losing party... the ultimate "fear" play.

It's NOT socialist to want the taxes you've paid to be spent ON YOU, not war, not some other country, not paying insurgents to be on our side.... AMERICANS FIRST!

Nation building right here in America, starting with getting our addicted country off of the oil teat. Jobs right here building wind, solar, natural gas, clean coal and other alternative energy solutions! Education for AMERICANS. National Service IN THIS COUNTRY. Healthcare to keep AMERICANS HEALTHY, not send them to emergency rooms.

Obama/Biden '08!

MissouriMom (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:58 PM)

Amazing how people can't see what a socialist Obama really is.

"Nobama, miami, Florida"

This type of socialism sure beats the facism you guys spew.

ANUTKRAKER, TX (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:58 PM)

WOW I never ever expeced Missouri to go for Obama the state is very conservative. I realize they have more Dems in power, but wow. Im wondering if there is a Dominoe effect occurring, perhaps people are seeing that the McCain Palin team isn't what its' cracked up to be.

Go Obama/Biden

Suz, western ny

Suzanne western ny (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:58 PM)

It been too long coming but maybe now we can say:

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord:
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword:
His truth is marching on

Stephen Cole, Overland Park, KS (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:58 PM)

I'am just sooooooooo happy!!! Let me tell you, the McSame-Palin ticket scorned Community Organizers. But community organizing is WHY Barack Obama is leading. It's just the beginning. If he's going to run this country like his campaign, then I want a piece of it.

SABRINA, ORLANDO (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:59 PM)

These polls make me very, very nervous. As Obama's numbers get better and better, it causes me to fear Obama supporters will become smug and complacent and not bother to go to the polls. I'm nagging everyone I know to (a) register and (b) actually get up and VOTE!

Sassy Granny, TN (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 5:00 PM)

I'm so happy to see this, however, we have to remember to get out and vote and not sit home thinking its a clear win.

Single mother with college student for Obama, Seattle, WA (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 5:01 PM)

Pat Hunting is correct. The only way Obama can lose this election is the "Diebold" voting machines. A recent documentary and congressional hearing has established that voting machines were "rigged" to ensure a republican win. I hope the democrats and the american people will not allow this to happen again.

Carlos Ramirez, El Paso, Texas (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 5:02 PM)

GRRRRREAT! Now if only we could turn WV around.

JoAnn, Moundsville, WV (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 5:02 PM)

Go Big Mo Tigers and Obama! I've seen so many more lawn signs and bumper stickers for Obama than McCain. It makes you realize how proud and passionate Obama supporters are and how ambivalent McCain's are....what's to excite?!

jo from Mo. Tigers Fan (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 5:02 PM)

Come on Missouri!!!! Here in St Louis we need a president for lower and middle class families. Obama and Biden are the way to go!!! Palin just tries to act cool to the younger crowd, well I'm not 30 yet and I'm not falling for it.

Amy M, St Louis MO (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 5:02 PM)

I am really glad Americans are voting for the issues, rather than skin color or gender. That would indeed reveal a truly great nation.

Becky CA (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 5:04 PM)

Wow - Obama's over 50% in four of them - a critical point obviously. McCain's going to put back the ordinary October surprise and reach for the nuclear. Maybe Rev. Wright can get his own news show or they'll find bin Laden and give John credit for finding him during his "campaign suspension."

PEOPLE - DO NOT GET OVERCONFIDENT. Every single vote will count (unless you're black and live in Ohio or Florida).

Weezer in Miami (Sent Wednesday, October 01, 2008 5:05 PM)

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