McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

the Pajama Pundit — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:29:09 GMT

Independent political groups, some of which made big splashes in the 2004 race, are playing reduced roles in this year's presidential campaign...
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This is definitely a good thing. Maybe it's just me, but I got really tired of the 527s -- on BOTH sides of the political spectrum...

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McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Ms Jenny — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:31:03 GMT

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The McCain/Palin ticket is the first in American history in which both candidates were found to have violated ethics standards before a national election.
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The nation has had 102 major-party tickets covering 51 presidential elections over more than two centuries. And we've never had a ticket in which both candidates on the same ticket were responsible for ethics violations before a national election. McCain/Palin is the first.
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And these are the "mavericks" who are going to "clean up Washington"? On the contrary - they are officially the most corrupt ticket in US history!

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Matt; Valparaiso, IN — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:33:45 GMT

Gore did not lose the Electoral College to George Bush. They tied. The conservative Supreme Court then cherry-picked our President. Please correct.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Kevin Austin, Texas — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:35:51 GMT

You guys are cherry picking your polls.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Cindy Lou, TX — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:37:30 GMT

It's too early to declare the race over. Yes, Obama has had some very good weeks, which have allowed voters to take a considered look at him without the filter of negative ads or MSM bias. Many voters have been impressed by what they saw. Absent a gaffe the MSM can magnify, I think voters will maintain that positive impression.

Still, a final debate looms and who knows what other crisis awaits America (God forbid.). Obama is right to continue campaigning, to keep knocking on doors and to stay sharp. The Republicans are literally out for his blood. Increasing the Secret Service detail on Obama would not be a bad idea.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

tglas, VA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:37:50 GMT

I wonder what McGimmick will try next? It should be interesting because he has come up with something new almost every week since before the conventions. I hope palin keeps talking, the more she talks the bigger obama's lead gets....

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Joe — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:38:05 GMT

I agree. It's over. Sorry John.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Mark Waxman, Cleveland, OH — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:39:06 GMT

The negative comments from McCain and Palin have definately turned me off and away. As a long time McCain supporter, listening to him recently he comes across as a bitter old man, someone I don't want to see in the White House.

His choice of Palin really concerns me with her religious attitudes, he wanting to have her 17 year old daughter go through with a pregnancy makes no sense.

The possibility of major negative changes to the Supreme Court also have me greatly concerned.

I'm now leaning heavily towards Obama who appears moderate, thoughful, and definately more Presidential than McCain.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

GrammieJ — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:39:41 GMT

I believe Americans have grown in understanding diversity and that everyone will vote for the candidate that presents the best option for leadership.
Obama has shown what a great leader he will be for America, McCain has floundered, he does not understand main street, how could he? He has 7 homes and 13 cars!

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

STEVE KENNEDY BROOKSVILLE FL. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:40:06 GMT

DEAR JOHN MCCAIN, AS A LOYAL REPUBLICAN FOR 28 YEARS ALLOW ME A RESPONSE FOR YOUR LATEST ATTACK METHOD ON OBAMA,,, THAT'S NOT WORKING,,, DUH!!!

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Class Warrior, D.C. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:40:22 GMT

After all the negativity and hate coming outofthe two candidates and especially from thosejived-up crowds, no wonder people are viewing him more negatively! Bob Scheiffer says he'll try to pin the candidates down to specifics in the debate; good luck, Bob! Many people (most of all, McCain's handlers) would like to see McCain at least not wanter all over the area during the debate, look Obama in the eye or refer to his rival as "that one".
Issues, schmissues, McCain has to just try not to give the impression he was raised in a psychiatric facility.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

dl, exeter, nh — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:40:38 GMT

I beleive the reason there won't really be a race issue on black vs. white with Obama

is because he is half white.

Historically we have seen the first black Americans to break barriers tend to be those of mixed origin.

It is different than the Bradley effect.

It is more about American vs. Arab....and that is based on a lie that John Mccain's campaign and his vice president...

are so morally off track are using to divide us...

it is the past 8 years continued.

America through the lens of lies.

It's what blinded us from 200 to 2006...and what got us here...

and I think McCain knows it but just wants to be President so bad...he is letting his campaign blind him as well.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Nj — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:42:27 GMT

Obama is smart enough to know that th polls dont matter and thats why he is HAMMERING McCain with Ads, commercials, The Clintons as well as his ground game.
Its not over till its OVER.

I live in NJ and i have had the DNC come to my house 3 times already. The GOp???
NONE. Where is there gound game???
Oh, its with Palin spreading HATE.
That woman is EVIL. Once this is over I hope she gets IMPEACHED. She is an IDIOT and McSHAME should be ASHAMED of himself for picking someone with NO CLUE

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

metoni, Va — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:46:20 GMT

This is a huge bowl of information man...the notable idea that Obama gained any votes this week 'tho- is quite crazy, Obama Lost 2 Points this weekend, possibly because McCain 'tamped back' his own attacks allowing sister sarah to carry all the lynch-mob-ropes But for whatever the reason... (yeah, West Va. showed the spill from -last day to register, but,) we must be clear and honest: McCain Gained This Week!

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

C.Myles; Atlantic, VA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:47:50 GMT

McCain would not have been too far behind if he had offered some real substance & plans, rather than a combination of daily plans & rhetoric. He has lost the area that he needs....Independents. PLus....he needed a VP that has knowledge of the economy and global affairs. His stubborness led him to choose Palin over Romney....what a disaster.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

JTatEHT — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:49:31 GMT

The Tragedy of John McCain

If Shakespeare could return to life for one last tragedy, John McCain would provide a worthy subject, conflicted as he has been between the better angels of his nature and the compulsion to win at any cost. As he descended into a hell of his own making, he plaintively cried out, “if only Barack Obama had agreed to town meetings, then we as a nation would have been spared the ugliness of this campaign!”

For the rest, please see: http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/JTatEHT/gGgbrT

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

C. Finn, Albany, NY — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:52:31 GMT

"Overwhelming economic concerns have wiped away lingering prejudice, they said, in a country that was already rapidly changing to the point where it would accept a black candidate."

Yeah, real rapidly. It only took 140 years.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

mason wharton,port st lucie, florida — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:53:20 GMT

Obama the savior of the working class
Obama will smite the greedy wall street merchants, Fortune 500 corporations and Big Oil.
And he will say “This is good”.
He will then seek out and prosecute with extreme prejudice the CEO’s of these corporations, hedge fund managers and oil speculators.
And he will say “I’m on a roll!”.
He will take their money, their mansions, limo’s and mega-yachts, and banish them to toil in the fields.
And he will say “Allrighty then!!!”.
And his supporters shall gather at his feet at the appointed time and he will administer justice to those who have opposed him.
And all in attendance will say “Yeah, you go smack daddy!”.
And Barack Obama will reign supreme for all eternity.

Or not.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Allison Henry, Greenville, SC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:54:55 GMT

The more McCain attacks Obama, the worse the economy gets and the more people dislike McCain. If McCain is a Christian he should read his Bible. It clearly says in Proverbs that if you dig a ditch for someone else, you dig it for yourself.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:55:19 GMT

Obama's lead is impressive, but I for one hesitate to pop the corks on any bottles just yet because its been such a volatile race. We've had several numbers swings. And if conventional wisdom is correct and the economic crisis is driving the numbers, then any change to that crisis could potentially cause the numbers to shift again.

Its a little too early to call, and I seem to recall reading at the Dewey Presidential Library that any calls made before the votes are actually counted might be premature.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

James, Tallahassee, Florida — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:56:06 GMT

BEHOLD!!! The OCTOBER Suprise!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyspCRmJv7w

This is it Everybody!! Get On Board!!! Spread It Far and Wide!!!

Obama May be indeed Finished!!!

Goodbye Obama!!!

Blog It! Blog It! Blog It!

Spread Far and Wide!!!!

People Need To Know!!!

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

jesse St.Paul Minnesota — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:56:06 GMT

What did you execpt.The Obama campaign has shown that they have the ground game,and a well thought out plan.There message has been consistant there manner has showed calmness,class,and the kind of thoughtfullness that has been missing for the last 8 years.In the last few weeks we have seen Bomber bouncing all over the map stooping to the lowest form of campaigning.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Des Moines, IA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:56:20 GMT

I think the (political) race is largely about personalities. Obama comes across as honest, interested, intelligent, energetic. McCain comes across as dull, scripted, stodgy, and snide. People simply like Obama more.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Al Sunskis, Lawrence, MA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:56:58 GMT

Q: What is the best national, short term strategy/product/process that the American People can implement NOW that will cut our dependence on foreign oil?

Q: What is the most cost effective, national, short term strategy/product/process that the American People can implement now that will cut our dependence on foreigh oil?

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Cathy Reid, Holt, Missouri — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:58:01 GMT

McCain has nothing new to say because he is a Bush man and goes along with Bush 90% of the time. So the only thing going for him is negative talk about Obama. And then there is Palin who is border line racist she is trash talking trash. This woman is doing her best to divide this country. She has done more damage in the few months we have had the unpleasant pleasure of knowing her. McCain made a major mistake chosing such a hateful person. She should be sent back to Alaska where they must condone this type of behavior. She just stands there and smile and winks when people are suggesting they kill a Presidential rival. What kind of person would let that go!!!!

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Erik, Mechanicsburg, PA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:58:58 GMT

As long as the Republicans have their caging lists and bogus provisional ballots ready to hand out, we can't assume a thing. If Obama can widen his lead in the coming weeks, that extra breathing room might be the difference.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

BigDave, SoCal — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:59:31 GMT

There is HOPE for US and the world! Much can happen in two weeks, though so we have to be diligent. I know in my SoCal neighborhood, the street is suffocated with McCain/Palin signs everywhere I go!
October surprise anyone?

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

mike, albany, ny — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:59:59 GMT

This election may actually create a new term called the "Palin Effect" where the Joe Sixpack & Hockey Mom working class and rural voters are backing her enthusiastically in the polls, but when faced with the actual decision in the voting booths, will see her as real negative as a possible (probable?) president if McCain falls ill.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Michael Carrig, Salt Lake City, Utah — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:01:46 GMT

It seems to me; considering the anger shown by some of the crowd at the McCain/Palin events, shouldn’t the question be – “Isn’t this yelling “Fire” in a crowded room?”.
Rep. Lewis’ comments were probably phrased incorrectly but, his questioning of where this type of campaigning is taking us is perfectly valid.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

C. Overton Atlanta, GA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:05:23 GMT

The office of the Presidency is suppose to be an honorable one, as is the government. It is most unfortunate that Senator McCain is helping to further disintegrate Americans view of government and the type of people in it. His constant personal attacks of Senator Obama have done nothing in my mind except to belittle Senator McCain and what he is suppose to stand for. My father served 2 tours in Vietnam and was in the Korean War. I have the utmost respect for the experience Senator McCain went through. One of the things I look for in a candidate is integrity and Senator McCain has displayed by his campaign that he does not possess this characteristic. It is time we get people in our government who are looking out for US and can do so with honor, integrity and respect.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Mark Harris — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:08:10 GMT

This is not true. The media has been completely unfair and biased for a Democrat even when it is the worst option and they do not understand that they are ruining the country by trying to manipulate the public in this manner. The media does not have Americans best interest at heart., Anyone who votes a "D" just because it is not a "R" is trully in serious danger of changing this country for the worse. Obama has no experiance to lead anything. This is not good change.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Keith Glegg — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:09:30 GMT

Those who would vote on the basis of race should realize that, whatever else voting race may be, voting is a compromise: voting for a "black" man or voting for Palin as an accidental President. It is unlikely that McCain, at his age and with his history of cancer, would live out a four-year term, which would inflict on America the most calamitous accidental Presidency--Palin as President--in its history. Think race if you must, but before you vote race, think again, for voting race would be to expose America to the greatest risk it has had to face in modern times. Maybe, for some, even that is less important than race, but if those should triumph, God help America!!!

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Michael Buie, Raleigh, NC — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:16:50 GMT

So ... a guy that worked with Bradley's opponent's campaigN thinks there is no such thing as the "Bradley Effect" where some whites say they would vote for a black person, but renege when they get into that voting booth.

Why is this not surprising. (wink-wink)

That beign said, his position that such a phenomenon in 2008 is an insult to today's voters rings true with the majority of people ... especially since Obama is where he is, through Primary voting. His supposition that it matters little because only swing voters are relevant at this time is a little shallow, though. What if this Bradley Effect exists? What if those in the Democratic party that say they will vote for him (those Hillary voters) just can't bring themselves to pull the lever for him.

We'll see.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Concerned Dem — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:18:37 GMT

No I really don't think so. Looking back Gore and Kerry ere ahead even on election night. I think wth all the false ACRON registerations removed that will put them dead even or McCain ahead. There is a exretemly good chance that McCain will this election

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:20:18 GMT

Obama should not be looking at any of these polls. Obama has done well by earning every single ounce of support that he has, and he needs to keep on doing this.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Fedup with lying Republiscum — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:28:32 GMT

We should soak it to the fat cat rich republicans for their war and economic messes. They had their party for 8 years now it is the rest of our turn to party.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

RD, Alexandria, VA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:33:34 GMT

McBUSH is done for!!!!

Go OBAMA/BIDEN '08/12

A RABID REPUBLICAN NOW FOR OBAMA/BIDEN

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Ed, FW, TX — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:35:54 GMT

It seems that the GOP talking heads like Rollins and Cristol are preparing the faithful for a loss by McCain. The strategy seems a "triage" designed to try saving some congressional and senate seats.

Still too early to brag and gloat as 3 weeks is a long time in politics but Barack looks stronger by the day. I particularly like the fact that he and Biden are on message while McCain lurches from message to message similar to what happed to Hillary.

Time to tone down the rhetoric on both sides and prepare for the final push. Let's all vote our convictions on 11/4

Obama-Biden '08

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Dottie Swarthmore, PA — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:36:54 GMT

I feel compelled to address Joe Scarborough's tirade this morning on Morning Joe. He sounded just like a petulant child. He complained about those mean, nasty Democrats calling him names when he was in Congress and in some way tied that into what is happening in the McCain campaign. Poor Joe, lets have a pity party for him. Joe, get over it. Nobody cares that the Democrats called you names, but we do care that some McCain supporters are calling Senator Obama a terrorist and calling "Kill Him"

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

Seattle Sue — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:38:48 GMT

With McCain/Palin down in the polls and only three weeks left, it looks like McCain/Palin will have to tell a lot more lies and bigger lies.

McCain vs. Obama: Too far behind?

rys, maryland — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:40:46 GMT

I can't wait until nov 5th gets here so we can send sarah palin back home to alaska...hopefully never to hear from her ever, ever, ever, again!!!