Polls: McCain Deadlocked With Obama After RNC

A little dazzle, some healthy war-mongering, anti-progressive rehtoric (I got mine. IF you get yours, you get to keep it!), and a mission from God.

It's a dead cat. Once people start to think about the message, support will fall off.

Sent by HL | 2:47 PM | 9-8-2008

i love it. let the great race begin.

http://www.cafepress.com/vppalin08

Sent by bb | 2:49 PM | 9-8-2008

Well, I would like to see someone post information regarding the following:

Obams's Occidental College records
Obama's Columbia College records
Obama's Columbia Thesis paper
Obama's Harvard College records
Obama's Selective Service Registration
Obama's Medical records
Obama's Illinois State Senate records
A certified copy of Obama's Original Birth Certificate
Obama's embossed, signed paper Certification of Live Birth
Any Obama Harvard Law Review articles that were published (I have found one.)
Obma's University of Chicago scholarly articles or publications.

Mr. Obama is being considered for the highest job in America, and he should provide the above as if he would be interviewing for that position in Corporate America.

Sent by Bob Miller51550 | 2:49 PM | 9-8-2008

I think people begin to see more and more the reue face of Obama. I supported him before but he is just a talker of change while Maccain has really done something to show that he wants change. Macain picked a true reformer to be his running mate while Oabma just picked old boring Biden. Mccain promised to include democrates in his administration, he sincerely outspoken that Washington will see CHANGE!! Palin has also shown her executive experiences while Biden showed Nothing in his historical Washington years. If people attack her 'inexperience" but they forget that Obama has even less experience and he is the top of the ticket, what is the problem that if one day she really became president, she can pick one with experience (just like Oabama did) to work with her. After all she is now only running for Vice President.

Obama should have picked Hillary as his running mate. This shows that he is lack of judgement.!!!

Sent by Laughter | 3:03 PM | 9-8-2008

Jesus, they are really gonna try and fix this election, aren't they? Try to make it appear close up until election day, then mess with the machines.

NOT THIS TIME!!

Sent by Darrin Annussek | 3:11 PM | 9-8-2008

I do have to say that polls are unreliable. There are a vast majority of people who dont care or know where to find the polls being introduced on the media websites. The people when it comes time will vote and will vote using common sense and good judgement. Not emotion and hatred toward either party. I know who I am voting for and it is McCain, I am using common sense and good judgement and using pros/cons for my decision

Sent by r | 3:17 PM | 9-8-2008

You would think after the past 8 years of Bush the Dems would crush the Repubs. But, but the fact that the Dems put up a MEDIA CREATED candidate with no substance, the obvious malicious bias towards the Repubs by all the major news sources including the glorious NY Times and CNN its no wonder the Repubs have now pulled out in front. I watched a program last night on CNN that had 4 supposed undecideds discussing the candidates. To white Amerericans and 2 Black Americans. It was the most contrived piece of garbage I think I have ever witnessed. I mean, its obvious who the black girls are going to vote for and obvious they had already decided. As long as NY Times, CNN and the rest of these so called news outlets show such blatant bias the backlash is going to continue. I have friends that used to complain about media bias and I used to laugh at them. But, I have to say that I get it now and is freaking disturbing to see.

Sent by disturbed voter | 3:35 PM | 9-8-2008

On a lighter note, I'd like to respond to comments made last Friday on NPR's "Barbershop." As was typical of Democratic reaction last week to Sarah Palin's RNC retaliatory comments, comparing the relative merits of a "small town mayor" and a "community organizer," the boys in the Barbershop were crying foul and acting the injured party. Boo hoo! It's like big brother pinching little sister in the back seat and then crying to momma when she punches him in the eye!

I was weeping with laughter and shuddering with anticipation in response to their suggestion that Joe Biden is going to "slap her around" (Palin) when they meet to debate in the early fall.

My suggestion to Mr. Biden is, if you don't already own a cup... go buy one! And if you can still be talked into showing up for the debate, make sure you wear it under your Depends!

Sent by Jon Nason | 3:56 PM | 9-8-2008

Let's all stay focused on the fact that McCain voted with George W. Bush the majority of the time.
Therefore, it is reasonable for McCain to accept part of the responsibilty for the FAILED policies of this Administration.
Polls, Palin and politics generally should not be allowed to sway us from ensuring that we not have 4 more years of Bush's failed policies.

Sent by Jerry | 4:09 PM | 9-8-2008

As an undecided voter who is not confortable with either candidate I would like to proposed a ticket of none of the above. Hell it's Bush's mess let him clean it up!!!!

Sent by Sick of the same bull | 4:20 PM | 9-8-2008

Why all the emphasis on these national polls? We all know that the election is won and lost based on the Electoral College. Pollster.com shows, based on state-by-state polling, that Obama leads McCain 260 to 179, with 99 undecided. Isn't this more relevant?

Sent by Howard in Madison | 4:25 PM | 9-8-2008

Do these polls take into account people who only use cell phones? I know that a lot of younger people do not maintain landlines and their phone numbers are not readily available. This being the case, I have to think that the the polls are not very accurate.

Sent by Erica Ruger | 4:48 PM | 9-8-2008

All I can say is ELECTORAL COLLEGE!!!!!!ELECTORAL COLLEGE!!!!!!!ELECTORAL COLLEGE!!!! If Popular votes meant anything then AL Gore would have been sworn in 2000. Don't believe the hype!!
NPR...say it with me...."ELECTORAL COLLEGE"!!!!

Sent by Don Johnson | 4:48 PM | 9-8-2008

CNN forgot to tell you this:

1. USATODAY POLL: MCCAIN TAKES 10-POINT LEAD OVER OBAMA IN LIKELY VOTERS.
2. ZOGBY: MCCAIN-PALIN UP 4%.
3. GALLUP: McCain's Bounce Gives Him 5-Point Lead.

Sent by Charlie in Atlanta | 4:50 PM | 9-8-2008

They are dead-locked because half of the nation is dumb.

Sent by NoMccain | 5:07 PM | 9-8-2008

These polls can't be accurate...for instance ohio exit polls 4 years ago saying Democrats winning and Bush won...8 years ago the same with Florida...it wasn't rue then and there not true today - polls need to be eliminated and really if they need to stay - why every single day?

Sent by Rich G | 5:13 PM | 9-8-2008

John McCain is one of our nation's heroes, he has sacrificed greatly and we are humbled by his courage. What I fear is that the traumas he experienced at the hands of his captors have left him with psychological scars that make him dangerously unqualified to be President. We are well aware of the massive psychological injury that severely incapacitates sufferers of post traumatic stress disorder. We are seeing more of it every day with the soldiers returning from Iraq. Post traumatic stress disorder is frequently undiagnosed and is precipitated with much less trauma of much shorter duration than that which we know McCain suffered.

His experiences have left him haunted by a war decades in our past and it's effects are obvious in the fact that unimaginable atrocities, his captivity and suffering are always in the forefront of his mind, and we see him obsessively shift those experiences to the center of conversations about practically every topic that is approached with him. The awesome responsibilities of President would seem to be a dangerously heavy psychological load for a 72 year old man of John McCain's horrific past experience. None of this is John McCain's fault, but the fault of his Viet Cong captors, who unfortunately and unavoidably have burdened him with a dangerously distorted and observably obsessed worldview that makes him sorely unfit for the presidency of the United States.

In regards to Sarah Palin, she is the new hero of the voters who put family values above all else, but is this warranted? Was it right for her to put her vast personal and political ambitions above the current hardships of her family? She is the mother of a special needs Downs Syndrome infant and an a pregnant and unwed teenage daughter, both of whom have been unfairly thrust in to the merciless spotlight of a presidential election. How can we view this as good parenting? Is exposing your vulnerable children to such scrutiny the sort of family values we embrace? When John McCain offered her the Vice Presidency on such short notice and with so little preparation, I cannot imagine that she did not respectfully decline under the circumstances, for the good of her family and the good of our nation. The response to this is to always ask if these questions would be asked of a male candidate, but the truth is we have not seen any candidate for President or Vice President in the recent history of our country with such a massive plate full of family issues as Sarah Palin, and I find her selfish willingness to subject them to such scrutiny in the service of her political ambitions to be most troubling.

Sent by Randy Lester | 5:33 PM | 9-8-2008

I dont know how much more apparent and clear it is for us to determine what decision to make for our next president for OUR country. We have just experienced EIGHT years of economical turmoil and political embarrassment under the Bush (republican) administration. And John McCain and Sarah Palin have done nothing but claim to be these "mavericks" who will make change. Change for who? The same change Bush made by making sure, we, the middle-class, hard-working American people get taxed and financially raped so that we can't even maitain adequate healthcare benefits. I don't know about you all, but I'm looking past race, gender, age, and even party association this time around because these are all just mere superficial characteristics that will not determine who will make real change for US, the people of the United States of America. Obama has made it clear that we are the UNITED States of America, and he has addressed all of the issues that are plaguing each and EVERY one of us. He has also effectively described how he will begin these very important tasks. On the other hand, McCain has only used endless rhetoric and has been elusive about his plans on how his leadership will bring positive change to our nation. DO YOUR RESEARCH PEOPLE, and stop allowing what people say and skin color and gender make the decision for you because once you do take the time to do your own personal research on each candidate and what REALLY HAS BEEN GOING ON WITH OUR GOVERNMENT FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS, it will become crystal clear and I do mean CRYSTAL CLEAR on who to vote for on November, 5th. And NO candidate has a perfect political past by all means, but you have to weigh the pros and cons that will effect us ALL as citizens who are suppose to be UNITED in the UNITED States of America. This is very important for, we, the people of America. Moreover, the world is watching to see if WE are SMART enough this time to say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! NO MORE POLITICAL TYRANNY!!!

Sent by Jamaine | 5:54 PM | 9-8-2008

The pollsters didn't ask me, nor did they ask any of my friends. None of us are voting for McCain. In fact, when he chose Palin, my first thought was that people who were on perhaps thinking of voting for McCain would see that Palin might well end up being president, and that would send voters back into into the Obama camp. But, nooo, according to the polls, we just can't underestimate the bad taste of the general public.

Sent by Beth Surdut | 6:11 PM | 9-8-2008

Once again ... if you compare McCain/Palin's track record with Obama/Biden's, it's no contest. McCain/Palin are a hundred times more qualified to lead this country. McCain/Palin show scores of actual achievements and solid service to America, while once again, Obama's track record is one of excessive absences from his responsibilities, and all talk with no actual experience, or contributions to America.
Like Governor Palin has pointed out ... Obama had the time to write two memoirs, but never wrote one piece of significant legislation ... not even when he was in the state legislature. Regarding earmarks, and the economy ... If Obama gets elected, his irresponsible and clueless ideas for shifting shifting America's wealth would turn the U.S.A. into a third world country, with businesses laying off employees to keep their doors open. Obama's ideas for national security would de-fang America and make us weak, putting us at the mercy of the world's tyrants.

Sent by Howard | 2:26 AM | 9-9-2008

why is everyone so hung up on obama's college records - do you have mccain's academic records while at the u.s. naval academy; republicans are so desperate they'll reach for anything...as if anyone really cares about what he did at columbia - bottom line was that he did well enough to get into harvard law

Sent by wc | 7:03 AM | 9-9-2008

The difference between a pitbull and hockey mom. Lipstick. Yeah and would you want your kids to be near a pitbull? The most dangerous breed of dog ever.

Sent by Seth | 2:27 PM | 9-9-2008

Anyone supprtoing Palin-McCain, who had not hear of her, who has not read up on her, is proof that this $%#@ will be ovber in 20 days. Polls will reflect women's determination not to be owned--even by Sarah (Affirmative Action appointment) Palin. I am praying that obama winds.

Sent by miko | 2:44 AM | 9-10-2008

Well the obvious reason for McCain's bounce in the polls is Palin.

McCain played the white card, who's going to press her with hard questions? You would been seen as attacking the little white girl, God forbid.

Palin's National Security experience is being over the national guard. Yes, experience as Laura Bush says gives her the edge over the Democratic canidates.

The mentality and judgement is lacking on the right side of the aisle.

Sent by Lyle K. Deere | 8:52 AM | 9-10-2008

Half the nation dumb? I think the numbers are much higher than half.

Palin shoots wolves from the air...laughable :) and people take that crap serious, as though it proves something. Vick paid millions, lost his career and ended up in jail for dogs fighting, which is considered abuse. Shooting defenseless animals not for food is called sport hunting and draws no outrage. Can't abuse them but ok to kill them. Unbelievable...I can't stop laughing at these people.

But what can you do about dumb people....we're in this situation because of low information, single issue dumb voters who want a 'guy you can have a beer with'..and a nasty ass budweiser at that!

Oh yeah, they want the global economy & interconnected world in the hands of Hockey mom from Wasila, who governed 6000 people...looks like future America huh? Alaska, the hot bed of diversity & innovation huh? Beauty pageant, Journalism major who bounced btwn 6 schools & ended up at the University of Idaho who can't face REAL journalist vs Harvard Law review guy who's been answering questions from a traveling press core for almost 2yrs, making historic money raising, using technology, coming from 20+points behind to be a major political machine and they say their experience is the same. Experience isn't the same neither is SMARTS. But these people know nothing about what it takes to become president of the review. And they are extremely insecure around smart people and this is how they get back.

Who knows if you can trust the polls, those who are always on the wrong side of history, always easily hoodwinked, blaming blacks, immigrants, gays etc. for jobs leaving the country, a bad economy, foreclosures and billions spent on the war are just making riled up because they don't know any better. They continue to be a drag on progress.

That's why the Republicans campaign like they're targeting 6 graders. They are!

Sent by Jon J | 1:24 PM | 9-12-2008