McCain camp: Obama is on defense

CH, Dallas, tx — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:29:53 GMT

Another ridiculous response!

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Marni in Michigan — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:30:05 GMT

Oh, yes, Senator, you are exactly right. So why not just sit back and wait for all of that to fall in place. We know that you are tired and Sarah can't remember where she is supposed to go next. So just take it easy.

p.s. We'll see you at the Obama inauguration in January!

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Beverly in Chicago — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:31:49 GMT

Oh please, McCain that sounds so demented.

McCain, if you must go, be the first to admit for the good of the country I rather lose an election by putting my country first. One state is down; and 49 to go. For once in your miserable life you can admit defeat!
Do it for the good of the country.
With Mccain/Palin, The Worst Is Yet To Come.
No how!
No McCain/Palin!
Nobody but Obama/Biden

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Pa Voter — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:31:59 GMT

Wake up old man, you picked a looser as your vp and pa just plain doesn't want you, my own republican parents are voting for Obama as you are a looser with no solutions!!! Just give up and go home. We just keep registering in pa so count that as another one you can pack up and leave.

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Jay, Bozeman MT — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:32:16 GMT

Yeah. Right. Lovely.

Why don't you just go ahead and bite me, Senator McCain.

Obama '08

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hold your horses, McCain... — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:32:22 GMT

"If we win FL, MO, NC, VA, IN and OH -- all states Republicans have won for decades "

i would not count all of those states in the GOP column just yet- recent poll numbers from FL have Obama leading there...

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Levi, Chicago, IL — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:33:44 GMT

Looks like the McCain campaign is engaged in some of that "revisionist history" conservatives always rail against.

http://enough2008.blogspot.com/2008/10/vp-debate-will-pit-attaboy-joe-against.html

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Frank MO — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:35:34 GMT

Let them believe THAT. Let them tell their grassroots THAT.

It's a total ecplipse of reality ... I would not want to wake them up !

OBAMA'08

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Man Size Safe, Portland, Texas — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:36:17 GMT

I know McThuselah doesn't use the Internets or the e-mail, and Palincomparison reads all the magazines, but does their entire campaign get its facts from 10 day old newspapers?

It's really just sad, like that kid who still believes his good ol' dog is living on a farm somewhere.

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Who's Sane — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:37:04 GMT

I'm spinning, I'm spinning, help I'm getting dizzy, ooomph I'm gonna hurl!

Yep, they sure suckered Obama into spending his resources winning Michigan.

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Tom, Northern VA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:37:06 GMT

Bwahahaha.

Yeah, Obama is on the defense. He's currently defending his 330 EV votes and is heading for 375.

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Jim utica, ny — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:37:10 GMT

If it makes them sleep better at night they can keep telling themselves that.

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Rob, Indianapolis — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:37:22 GMT

There are no US tanks at the gates of Baghdad!

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Jenny, Des Moines, IA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:37:31 GMT

That is nice spin. I've said all along that all McCain has to do is hold the red states (minus Iowa and New Mexico) and he wins. It's Obama that must flip states blue.

A few weeks ago, it looked like his only chance was Colorado and Nevada. Now that Florida and Virginia are in play, there are more options. Through in a chance for upsets in Ohio, North Carolina, and Indiana and there are several ways Obama can win.

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Philimus, Cleveland, Ohio — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:38:29 GMT

Bwahahahahahaha! Thanks, McSame spokesperson, that's the best laugh I've had all day.

This is like saying, if only we can hold onto every state Bush won (or stole) in 2004, plus deny Obama all of the Kerry states, AND deny him the new battleground states like Colorado, New Mexico, and Virginia, we will win for sure.

That's a lot of ifs to be spinning to the press. As things stand now, Obama has much more margin for error than McSame does. And Obama is the candidate running the more disciplined and professional campaign.

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Steve Douglass — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:38:34 GMT

Why does the McCain camp continue to spin on their failure to win Michigan. I think the McCain official is stating what the Obama campaign is doing in FL, MO,NC,VA, IN, OH, CO, NV, NH, MI, WI, MN and PA, it appears to me that the McCain campaign is on the Defense on this one. I don't understand why the McCain campaing continue to think the American people are stupid and can not see through the lies and deception.

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Just A Guy, Cincy, OH — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:38:49 GMT

"If we win these six different battleground states, we only need to win one of two more battleground states!"

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voter — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:39:37 GMT

try again McCain. McCain is now campaigning in states republicans were not putting effort to win such as OH, FL, VA, NC, IN,CO, NV, MO etc. I don't know how this equates to Obama being defensive. Obama changed the electoral map and has more options to reach 270 then McCain.

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Nj — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:39:45 GMT

This is such SPIN
My god
Palin doesnt need to answer questions as well???
PLEASE

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Californian for Obama — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:39:49 GMT

Obama is on the defense?? Is this "source" serious? If anyone is on the defense, that would definitely be McCain. They're only removing the negative ads in Michigan, because they've witnessed the recent polls that show Obama ahead by a good percentage. This just shows how threatened McCain, and his team are. They aren't running the brilliant campaign that Obama is running, and their strategy is far from brilliant. The Obama campaign on the other hand, does indeed have a brilliant strategy.

I wouldn't count on winning all of the states mentioned above by this source, if I were them. Things have changed drastically since Bush has taken office, and Obama has a very good shot at winning the traditional red states.

To the Republicans: Don't count on it!

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Jon (DC) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:39:53 GMT

This strategy and the quote about Obama being on defense make no sense, except if you consider its from the McCain campaign, which has made little sense to date.

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Mike Slama, Miami, FL — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:40:22 GMT

"If we win FL, MO, NC, VA, IN and OH"???? And if grandma had cojones, she'd be called grandpa.

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Steve, Portland, OR — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:40:30 GMT

And if I could see Russia from my house, I could be Vice President.

Do they even remotely believe any of this stuff?

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Eric, Cleveland, Ohio — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:40:53 GMT

Wow! That's the most transparent spin of a retreat I have every encountered!

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WTF? — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:41:18 GMT

WOW!

Now THAT is some strong Kool-Aid the McCain camp has!!

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:41:18 GMT

Yeah right. How does one type the sound of someone throwing up?

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AC, Milwaukee — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:41:41 GMT

"We were just... uh... hanging out with Michigan to... uh, make Obama jealous. Boy, he fell for that one. Sucker! Now we're going to go spend some more time with Indiana.... INDIANA! Please don't leave us for him! Pleeeease!"

Pitiful, really. McCain, please don't come to Wisconsin anymore. We don't want you anymore than they did on the other side of Lake Michigan.

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LJ — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:42:31 GMT

When in doubt, Spin, Spin, Spin. I expect no less from Palin tonight too, she'll be foaming at the mouth again as with Katie Couric who showed Palin for the dim wit she is. McCain has been looking as if he's on some sort of steroid or cocaine or something that agitates him even more than usual or maybe it's just that the real McCain has come home to roost. I've been hearing about this anger problem he has, that's probably what I'm seeing. Whatever it is McCain is testy and out of sorts, it could be that he misses his big Palin crowds.

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Chuck in Seattle — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:43:11 GMT

That's just silly!

But good spin on their part!

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BD in WI — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:43:46 GMT

Yeah, that's about right.... usually, when i'm on the defensive - I DISH OUT THE CASH TO BUY AN ENTIRE TV CHANNEL ON DISH NETWORK FOR A MONTH!!!

Obama on the defensive?

GIMME A BREAK!

BD in WI

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JFK JR, Seattle WA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:44:03 GMT

Spread the field? You must be joking. They want us to believe that one? "We are going to compete in Michigan.... PSYCHE!..." Oh, wow - you really confused Obama there. Really pulled one, John. What a tactician. Sounds like more "Fonzie-like" language from The McSame Crowd.... can't even utter the words "I was wr-wr-wr-wr...." WRONG?

I want to try some of what they are drinking. Talk about mind-altering....

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jeff D Evanston IL. — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:44:45 GMT

what they hell are they saying, As you know, Obama has already abandoned a number of states from his 50-state strategy." john, the fact is that you have given up on states that are usually red, indiana is a prime example of the fact you have given up on states, virgina, NC, and you have to be sweating big time because in FL, barack is up by 3 or 4 there!! give me a break on this crap!!!

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Cathy, Asheville, NC — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:44:49 GMT

I am not sure where they are getting their information from. I have looked at a lot of polls and they have Obama ahead in some of those so called "red" states. People are finally getting it . Vote for McCain get four more years of the same.Vote for Obama and get the change this country truly deserves.

Obama/Biden 08!!

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Yeng Lao, Marysville, CA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:45:46 GMT

Do McCain and Obama really thinks they can handle this crewed up world?

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VP to nowhere — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:45:56 GMT

Yeah, I think McCain should stick with that strategy. Obama's campaign obviously will have their heads spinning when they find out how they got tricked into campaigning in MI. Why you wascally wabbit.

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Emily Watson, San Diego, CA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:46:57 GMT

I think McCain is running out of money, supporters, and frankly he is looking pretty bad.

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Matt, NJ — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:46:58 GMT

what the hell are they talking about? They are losing in each of those states based on the last polls. Even the Conservative ones. What a joke.

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Tom Kaye — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:47:30 GMT

Let see:

McCain halted his campaign and the 1st debate to help out with the Wall Street Bail-Out. That failed.

He called for the VP debate the be postponed. That failed.

He lost the 1st debate. Another failure.

He's pulling out of Michigan. Failure.

He's fallen further and further behind in the most polls. Another failure.

All he's got left is Gov. Palin?!?!?!?!?!?

John McCain: One failure after another. And the Presidential campaign still has another 4 weeks to go.

How many more failures does he have left in him?

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Shannon, Olympia, WA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:47:35 GMT

Hey, “I’m 100% Honest” John McCain”…….Has anybody in your camp looked at a recent poll or the current standings of the Electoral map? Lies or ignorance, I don’t find either explanation inspiring. Spin, spin, spin…………………………

Obama/Biden 08

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John, MI — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:47:36 GMT

Nice of the McCain campaign to think so highly of us voters in Michigan this election season.

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Joe F Las Vegas — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:48:27 GMT

Nice try........except that Ohio,Florida and Virginia are now all very much in play. Best educated guesses place McCain 30+ electorial votes behind Obama doesn't have to play defense with those kind of numbers

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Democratic CPA, Rochester Hills, Michigan — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:49:05 GMT

Obama needs two of the following four to seal the deal -- FL, MO, OH, VA. She shouldn't have trouble winning MN and PA.

Obama/Biden '08

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msnz911, New York — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:49:14 GMT

How dumb is this assertion?
This is no spin no more...its ridiculous

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S. Williams — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:49:14 GMT

Obama's 50 state strategy spread the field on McSame, not the other way around. That's why McSame is pulling out of Michigan. McSame needs a better spin team because these arguments they use are transparent and piss-poor. You don't pull out of Michigan because the other guy is on defense. You pull out because your numbers are slipping. In McSame's case, they're not just slipping in Michigan--it's nationwide.

McSame now has to defend traditionally GOP states. What kind of offense is that?

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ERIC, MN — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:49:28 GMT

I think this statement, right here proves just how desperate the republicans are. Obama's on the defense, yet he is up in every poll and now leading in pretty much every swing state. That sure sounds like Obama is on the defensive.

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KP — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:49:34 GMT

Obama is on DEFENSE? Keep spinning McSame - you're making us all dizzy (with glee!).

OBAMA/BIDEN '08/'12

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Joe Reed, Miami, FL — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:50:19 GMT

Huh!? Obama pulled out of Wyoming and Montana..hardly battleground states

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Becky, CA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:51:09 GMT

This is very funny. Sen.McCain has an easier path to the 270 electorates!!! I am amused by this. On the other hand, if this is how his campaign acts, no wonder they are in so much trouble.

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Matt, Las Vegas, NV — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:52:35 GMT

That's laughable. FL, VA & OH are all Obama, and NC may yet be. NV, CO, NM, NH, MN, WI & PA are all Obama as well.

It's going to be a landslide folks.

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sotiredofignorance — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:52:42 GMT

What color is the sky in the McCain camp world? MN. is not going to be helpful to McCain.

As to Palin? If she debates the way she interviewed, same words again and again, we all the know the McCain camp will say she won.

What scares me? Palin will really believe it!

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Jim, Mesa, AZ — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:53:04 GMT

These guys are in denial. That makes me happy they won't know what him them on Nov 4.

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Joe Tessmer, Duluth, GA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:53:11 GMT

The entire McCain Campaign needs a lesson in credibility. Each day of the campaign will continue to be a disaster if they continue to deny reality. Whether it's the comments above, the candidate's interviews on the morning shows today or the Des Moines register yesterday, none of these guys appear to be operating in the same world as the rest of us. The spin doesn't sell when it's not even close to reality.

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V M, New York — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:53:46 GMT

The McCain campaign is a sketch comedy troupe.

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Mark, Ohio — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:55:12 GMT

What Kool-Aid are they drinking - and where can an Ohio voter like me find some ???

I live in a rural county in southeastern Ohio - that's Appalachia for those who don't know - and Obama signs outnumber McCain signs 2 to 1.

And the only reason that there aren't even more Obama signs here is that they're on backorder !!!

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OutWest, Canyon Country, CA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:56:05 GMT

Yeah, right.
You got him on run,John.

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Mrs. Jones, Chicago, Illinois — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:57:02 GMT

I have no problem with McCain aspiring to win. Heck, every football team wants to WIN the superbowl, right? I do, however, have a problem with him using these underhanded, backdoor tactics to achieve that win. McCain/Palin/Campaign cannot speak without mentioning Obama's name and what they are doing...true or false.

Maybe McCain should spend more time speaking about the issues and focusing on his Vice-President pick... but that's just me.

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LoOK — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:58:06 GMT

This is just crazy talk! Obama is on the defensive? Then how is he winning in so many swing states?

Again McCain is just spinning the news anyway he can in order to hide his fear of losing.

http://lastofourkind.blogspot.com

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P. Adams Scottsdale, AZ — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:58:11 GMT

ROTFLMAO they're kidding right?

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Suzanne, victor NY — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:58:24 GMT

Does McCain really think he's got the eletorate tied up, he is behaving rather arrogant in such thoughts. Sounds like he is on the Defense and unless Palin "knocks it out of ballpark" I think the momemtum is in favor of Obama. People just have to rememeber that Obama has shown the ability to lead , has stayed as much above the fray as any candidate can and has a plan that doesn't change with the ratings or daily events. People also have to remember to VOTE or all our good thoughts mean nothing.

Suz, Western NY Obam/Biden 08

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Mike, Taunton, MA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:59:20 GMT

Too bad Obama has a pretty good grasp on ALL of the states he mentioned, and will probably win at LEAST one of the typically Republican states.

Obama has a lead in VA, and all of the other states, while still "toss up" states have been trending heavily towards Obama, as have CO, NV, NM, NH, MN, WI, and PA.

Nice try though, McCain. I don't know about anyone else, but I don't consider mindless and unfounded political spin on the public to be considered a "maverick" move.

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Go Obama — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:59:44 GMT

Just wait until the new registered voters numbers show up. I have high hopes that we will win by a large number (god willing).
Obama/Biden 08

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Jeff, Seattle, WA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:00:09 GMT

Nice try, McCain camp. You will lose FL, VA, OH, CO, NV, NM, NH, MN, WI, and PA. (It'll be close in NC and IN too!)

You are quickly becoming irrelevant... it won't be long until you pull out from WI, MN, and NM...followed soon thereafter by PA, and you will watch your candidacy go down in flames as FL goes blue!

Obama/Biden '08!

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Rhan NY — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:00:24 GMT

They are KIDDING right.. what map are they looking at?? This is a sad camp grasping at straws..I don't think McCain holds a lead in any state at this point..does he?

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John Tucker, New York, NY — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:00:32 GMT

What a loser McCain is!! No words... no words at all! They are trying to just make it seem as its not so bad for them... but it is! I hope McCain loses BIG time!

Obama 08!

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Pete — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:00:53 GMT

If 'ifs' and 'buts' were candy and nuts - we'd all have a great Christmas.

Obama is crushing McCain in CO, NM, NH, MN, WI, and PA. And apparently he's leading in OH, FL, NC, and VA.

So I guess I'd want to be on defense!

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Star Search — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:01:53 GMT

Bwah Hah haaaaaa......McSame's camp is soooooo funny. These guys are going to loose in style. McCain should bring this brand of humor to the laugh factory he would SLAY them in there.

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Scott M, Tucson AZ — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:03:02 GMT

Hey, that's right, they say the opposite of whatever is true. How could I forget? McCain: everything I say is 100% true; the polls aren't accurate; american is on my side with palin's experience; obama is on defense; palin is an expert on energy; etc. When they lose will they say they won and attempt to occupy the whitehouse? Sort of like the fat cats at the end of Trading Places: "turn those machines back on!"

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Charro — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:03:55 GMT

Obama would HAVE to be on defense. He's anything BUT a quarterback. Maybe a tight end.

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Bailey Quarters, Twin Cities, MN — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:04:19 GMT

I mean this in all sincerity. Senator McCain, you are sounding very desperate. Senator Obama is hardly on the defense but rather on the attack; the offense. The more you deny the glaring obvious, the more absurd your campaign sounds. I hope that you don't win, but I also hoped that you would retain your dignity throughout the campaign. With the tactics you are currently employing, you will go down in the poltical records books as a disgrace.

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Insearchoftruth — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:04:21 GMT

In the last two weeks Obama has surged in Fl, NC, VA, and OH such that he has a slight lead but the internals are showing that he is expanding his base, while McCain is clearly perceived as the riskier choice and his ground game is performing poorly.

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Stella, Tucson — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:04:54 GMT

They're delusional, seriously delusional. Put a fork in them, they're done!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 !!!

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PAMama4Obama — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:05:05 GMT

Can you say DELUSIONAL?

"Paranoia, the destroyer..."

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McTesty Time — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:06:17 GMT

Spin spin spin! I sort of feel bad for the McCain campaign staffers. I mean, how are you supposed to get a guy elected who is wasting his time arguing with a liberal editorial board in an unwinnable state this close to election day?

How can you try and play up his judgement when his VP pick has been making fourth graders seem extremely articulate lately?

This is such a desperate attempt to spin their recent slide in the polls. The source might as well have said "All Obama has to do is win any one of the following states: FL, MO, NC, VA, IN, and OH."

Obama is ahead in quite a few of these states already and in my opinion is probably underpolling. I mean, how many 18-25 year olds do you know who has a land-line? I know I don't. These phone-conducted polls are dramatically undersampling this demographic which will likely head to the polls in record numbers in November.

Obama/Biden 08

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David, St. Louis, MO — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:06:17 GMT

So all McCain needs is a quick touchdown, a recovered onside kick, another quick score, another onside kick recovered and a field goal. All with no time outs left.

Uh-huh.

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MSierra, SF — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:08:07 GMT

JESUS !!
That campaign CAN'T TELL THE TRUTH !!

Pulling back from Michigan ISN'T comparable to pulling back from Wyoming

John McCain, Goin' down slow'

Sarah Palin, Trying to FAKE IT in the debates !

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Joe Don — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:09:48 GMT

Great job, Gen. Custer! You've positioned us so we can attack in any direction we like!

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Stan — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:10:31 GMT

Obama is on the defense? Wow, it seems the McCain camp has lost all sense of reality. The truth is something that now seems foreign to them, and they treat the people of this country like they are idiots. Obama leads in every single national poll by a decent margin. The polls also indicate that in almost every single state mentioned, Obama is leading in the polls, sometimes by a decent margin.

McCain needs nothing short of a miracle at this point. They need to swing quite a few blue leaning states, while at the same time holding on to some red states that are very close. McCain has a lot of ground to catch up. I just don't see how they can be in all these places at once, without some form of miracle.

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paul, cali — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:10:45 GMT

All I can say is WOW!

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Iris Campbell — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:11:54 GMT

It's amazing that a campaign and candidate would so blatantly lie. This isn't spin anymore and rather an insult to the American people. But then.....there will always be those that will drink kool Aid without question. The last eight years proved that.

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Obama / Biden 08 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:12:22 GMT

Haaaaaahaaahahahahahahahhahahaah!

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Peter Kahn — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:13:24 GMT

Mccain should fire his whole campaign staff. They are just failing him. He can do better by himself, I hope so( if he takes his time in thinking department). He need to retire and let his campaign manager go to Nepal. This election is overrrrrrR.
Good Bye
PS: Keep deregulation going

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Danielle ~ Tucson, AZ — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:13:43 GMT

ROTFLMAO ~ no words!!!

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Democrats in Idaho.... YES Idaho — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:13:56 GMT

"caution you are about to enter the McCain/Palin SPIN ZONE"

They are clearly scared.... and should be !
Obama / Biden 08/12

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Rhaj Musa — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:15:12 GMT

wow,

That means they have 163 safe and have to win 97 from 6 swing states (FL, MO, NC, VA, IN and OH ). some of which they are trailing behind. Then they still need 10 more from CO, NV, NM, NH, MN WI and PA, you can take MN, WI and PA out, too far Obama, they will need another 2 states to go over ten. And if Obama takes any from the six above it done

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Sue F Idaho Falls, Id — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:15:38 GMT

i simply love new math, Obama is ahead and unless his campaign implodes like McCains seems to be doing he will win this election. People can see through all the BS that mcCain and his henchmen continue to spew. he's too old and I might ad condesending and feeling entitled and his VP choice is to Barbie! Together they equal more misery for the U.S. That's why they pulled out of MI.

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Suburban Mom paying attention, IL — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:16:12 GMT

Lying on offense, lying on defense- the McCain camp is going down in flames. The truth is, they are freaking out about FL, OH, and VA. If Obama wins any one of these in addition to the Kerry states + IA + NM, it's goodnight, Gracie.

(I'm sure Senator McCain remembers that reference.)

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jawillie, Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:17:05 GMT

>>>To explain its decision to pull back from Michigan, a source close to the McCain campaign emails First Read, "We played in Michigan to spread the field on Obama. As you know, Obama has already abandoned a number of states from his 50-state strategy."
==========
I just love the smell of GOP desparation in the morning.

Obama/Biden '08!

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GLT, Santa Barbara, CA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:17:49 GMT

The reason Obama is a head in or close in the polls is because he is what our country needs
The problem at hand is that Instead of thinking things through and working out smart careful solutions McCain's answer is heavy-handed and rash… he uses a "hatchet" instead of a "scalpel"

1. the economy crisis… suspend EVERYTHING and head to Washington…
2. Solution for the economy: a “spending freeze” …freeze EVERYTHING…
3. Earmarks… get rid of ALL of them….
4. Foreign policy… DON'T TALK TO ANYONE, “with us or against us”

McCain's solutions are rough, over the top, not thought through, and rash… if something doesn't work don't fix it, throw it out… don't try to figure out a solution that works for the people of America… just dump the whole thing….

It isn't that McCain may or may not have identified true issues and concerns, it is that his solutions are hasty impulsive reckless and unwise.
It takes nuance and finesse to get this country back on track… Obama has the judgement and the temperament to think things through carefully and come to solid useful and helpful decisions... a scalpel not a hatchet…

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GLT, Santa Barbara, CA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:17:50 GMT

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Full Moon — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:18:43 GMT

I would have preferred Harold Ford to the Obama Trauma. At least he's done something vote wise and never tried to deceive mush-minded liberals. We know who he is and what he's about.

And let's put a female Fox anchor in charge of the debate. At least it would be "fair and balanced." Ouch!

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Donn E., Boise, Idaho — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:18:51 GMT

Wow. Does the McCain camp even pay attention to public sentiment? I was watching the video with the Des Moines Editorial Board and he was telling them how America agrees with him overwhelmingly on the issues, and especially on Palin's experience and credentials. He is either a flat out liar, or delusional. Either way, its not presidential.

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Independent from TX — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:18:53 GMT

Yeah right!! Dream on GOP coz' that's about all you can do right now! CNN already has Obama at 293-190 with still 6 battlegrounds left (NV,CO,MO,IN,NC,NH). Now,that sure doesn't look like an easier map for GOP even if you ask my 10 yr old daughter.

Again, Welcome to your NEW office Pres. Obama, the Oval office. :)

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Jeff D., Atlanta, GA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:19:07 GMT

Fuzzy math, GOP style.

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EJ, Weterloo, Iowa — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:19:25 GMT

RCP has Obama up to 353 electoral votes with its allocation of toss ups between the two candidates. Things can and do change, but right now it looks like the change is flowing toward Obama. Palin is now proving to be a liability for McCain and makes concerns about his age even more significant. His temperment seems to becoming an issue, as shown with his interview in Des Moines and his debate behavior.

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Elvis Aaron Hemphill, Greensboro, NC — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:19:42 GMT

Honey puhleeze! McCain is like a wounded bear backed in a corner. He'll lash out in every direction because he has no clue what to do. I imagine his next strategy will be to use the "N" word without actually saying it. McCain is an old man with transient dementia and a temper to boot!

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Cathy Milton, VT — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:20:02 GMT

Yeah...Obama is on the defense and "denial" is a river in Egypt.

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Rick — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:20:13 GMT

Why doesn't anyone comment that Obama will win New Mexico and Colorado, both red states in prior elections. By doing so, Obama only has to win one of the main swing states to win, while at best all McCain can do is tie. Obama has given the Democratic Party the lead when it comes to hispanic voters, who are the most IMPORTANT VOTING BLOCK IN THIS ELECTION AND FOR EVERY ELECTION IN THE FUTURE. It's not WHITE AMERICA you racist fuck Chuck Todd. Go stuff your fat ass at another McCain function you ginger and let real political experts like myself write for your crappy blog!

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Bob Ramstead, Toledo (a very small town..smaller than Wasilla), Oregon — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:20:55 GMT

And the moonmen will be landing to ensure that the Republicans win in those states. Until then, the Obama political "machine", or organization, is already in place in most of the states identified by McCain....and, we have those recent polling numbers...my, that coolade the Republicans are drinking is pretty stout!

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asdf — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:22:02 GMT

Oh yeah. Obama's on defense. This is exactly like how Germany pulled out of the African theater right before they won World War II.

People! John McCain thinks you're stupid!

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LA in Denver — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:22:14 GMT

Hmmm...when I play with the maps I find that Obama has about five different paths to victory. I only find one or two long-shot paths for McCain. I think the country will go to bed on the evening of November 4th knowing who our next president will be, and I believe Obama will have a very good night.

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Arthur Arlinton VA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:22:31 GMT

You keep thinking that buddy, va is going blue!

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Dave, Kingwood, Texas — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:25:12 GMT

Boy, that's some really good kool-aid that the McCain camp is drinking.

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Billy, Texas — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:25:46 GMT

And the McCain campaign will say they expect Obama to finish next to last this Nov.

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Benny, SFBayArea, California — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:26:52 GMT

Changing the metrics is a tactic that the "other" loser tried. It won't work this time either. The Obama ground game is killing McSame/Failin in the battleground states and its going to get real ugly out there after America digests the insipid nonsense that gushes from Failin's mouth at the debate tobight.

Game, Set, Match

January 2009: End of an Error.

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D ANDERS TX — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:28:10 GMT

MCCAIN STRATEGY WILL BE ACORN, ACORN, ACORN INDICTED FOR REGISTERING ILLEGAL VOTERS BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS AND FORCING BANKS TO MAKE BAD LOANS TO NEGROES, OBAMA WORKED FOR THEM. BAIL OUT=FANNIE MAE=OBAMA GOT 2ND MOST MONEY AND HIS CAMPAIN HIRED THE DIRECTORS WHO RIPPED THEM OFF FOR 19 MILLION=THEN REV WRIGHT, AYERS, REZCO ECT. AND THEN THE OBAMA SINGING CHILDREN=JUST LIKE HITLER DID.

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Bruce Johnson, Minneapolis, Minnesota — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:31:15 GMT

If BS from the McCain campaign could be composted for fertilizer, we could grow a lot of corn here in the upper midwest. It is true that the Obama campaign pulled some field organizers out of North Dakota to help organize the more than 10,000 volunteers here in Minnesota. But we are helping make calls into North Dakota and the field organization there is in tact with local organizers. Let's see how we do.

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g`pa — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:31:41 GMT

mccain stay out of Pennsylvania--we don't want or need an old fossil like you smelling up our state. You are unstable, hot headed, finger on the button,
war Monger. You will never win in Pa --just ask your friend Bush.

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russell wells, maine — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:31:59 GMT

here wse go again, nothing but lies, and misinformation hoping that people will change there minds....Again you think were stupid well we are if we take the information you passing out.....How much in earmaks did airizona get even though mccain said he didnt get any....Wow i wonder what they think of all this money they wont be gettin from the other five senators......your lies get you deeper and full of mistrust....Im one independent who wont be supporting the big spending republicans who with some democrats who find it more beneficial to take care of themselves first...I hope all independents look closely at the canadates.......Get off the couch and pull the lever for a new Washington...Out with the old in with the new, dont worry no mater what you cant lose.

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mark, Green Bay, WI — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:33:24 GMT

Is he on drugs? Seriously? No diehard republican can believe that load.

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Howie — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:33:59 GMT

Spin!

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David, Colorado — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:34:35 GMT

Um, someone should tell the good Senator McCain that he may need some tutoring on how to understanding polling data, both in real time and by way of trending. Perhaps his bugaboo in grasping economics is generalizing to his ability to understand polling data.

Sen. Obama is "on the defensive"? Really? Kinda like the economy is "fundmentally sound"?

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Michael, Californi — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:34:46 GMT

they must get imported drugs for the Republican campaign, it's looking dire for them at this point

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Go McCain 08, then back to Hillary — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:35:22 GMT

You know I feel he might just find those votes. The see saw is up for obama right now but there is still 33 day left. McCain needs to cut back on some of the neg. ads and hit Obama on his experience, higher taxes on Americans, and pull the ace card that he is holding. ACORN get that out in the open and the 500 million Obama earmarked for them on this bailout.

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Michael, Duncannon, PA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:37:50 GMT

let me get this straight. you have a limited budget and you're running against a campaign with three times your cash and YOU were spreading the MAP ON THEM? Wow, i really do think dr strangelove is running the mccain campaign.

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sittin this one out, Hillary 2012 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:39:21 GMT

I hope all this horrible energy that you Obama supporters are putting out there is worth it. Karma is a mighty powerful thing. You reap what you sow.
Nov 4th will tell !

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Dustin Ketchem, Covington, Ga. — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:39:58 GMT

Obama is ahead in almost every state mentioned FL, MO, NC, VA, IN and OH. So how is he on the defense. McCains ply book is so simple. Anything he says about Obama is really whats happening to McCain.

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Middle-Class VA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:40:19 GMT

PALIN WINS THE SEVEN STATE BIG LOTTO!

"If we win FL, MO, NC, VA, IN and OH -- all states Republicans have won for ades -- that puts us at 260 electoral votes. We need to find 10 electoral votes from CO, NV, NM, NH, MN, WI, and PA. Frankly, we have an easier map than Obama. He’s on the defense."

Thanks to John McCain Sarah Palin has already won the seven state Lotto! She has more to gain if this "ticket" lose in November. I can't wait to see her movie as she tells the real story when this is over. Tonight's debate will just be another sequel to this incredible story. Meanwhile, she needs to hire an agent to line up the talk show circuit in late November. Todd, I think we just won the Lotto!

Thanks to John McCain!

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Mark San Rafael,CA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:42:35 GMT

Obama is on defense. okee dokee...
Sounds like the Mc Cain camp is in sleepy bye bye land. SSSHhhh! don't wake them up...

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Brian, Denver, Colorado — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:43:13 GMT

Obama on the defensive eh? That's wishful thinking if I've ever heard it. Which campaign pulled out of Michigan today?

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Ron Passino Boynton Beach, Fl — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:46:22 GMT

Did anyone tell the McCain campaign that they are also losing in Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia to quote McCain "all states Republicans have won for decades". Right now he is in big big trouble.

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Ron Passino Boynton Beach, Fl — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:46:34 GMT

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Bill, GA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:47:58 GMT

"If we win FL, MO, NC, VA, IN and OH -- all states Republicans have won for decades -- that puts us at 260 electoral votes. We need to find 10 electoral votes from CO, NV, NM, NH, MN, WI, and PA. Frankly, we have an easier map than Obama. He’s on the defense."

Isn't that statement self-refuting? The fact that the email immediately lists 6 states that "Republicans have won for decades" and places them in the "if we win" column means they are desperately behind.

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Thomas, NV — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:48:19 GMT

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!! Nice try, but the reverse psychology isn't working OLD MAN!

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Betty — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:48:30 GMT

I hope mcCain continues to believe he is winning in all the southern states so I can see the surprised look on his face when he is told "WE LOST"!!

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Dr. A. Senokazlieff — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:48:55 GMT

How much do you a think a ticket to their world costs? (I'm a psychiatrist and I tend not to use the word "crazy" much .... but these folks are nuts.)

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Oscar, Rio Vista CA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:50:50 GMT

I just hope they are not going to pull a fast one in those states and cheat the American people out of 4 years of prosperity.

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mexed, san antonio, texas — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:53:50 GMT

The history is pretty corrrect except for Bill Clinton's election. I agree, Obama has to work a lot harder to win and he has. He has also been clearer about any issue put to him, has been right more than McCain on any number of issues. He has presented himself as the better prepared and more reasoned candidate. He doesn't yell at people or run pure sleeze and lies ads against McCain. His biggest hurdle is the race issue and I have great hope that many Americans have seen the clear difference between McCain and Palin who are not prepared to lead the nation and Barack and Biden who are. I think the polls are indicating that the last 8 years of mismanagement have finally taken their toll and we may as a nation get beyond race and vote on reason.

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Ruthie, Stone Mountain GA — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:56:23 GMT

ssshhhhh. Don't wake up McCain, let him keep thinking he is winning.

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Carthage — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:01:55 GMT

Does McCain have a way to 270 without Ohio and PA?