Nov 1, 2008 4:59pm

Movable Voters Dwindle

Persuadable voters have dwindled in the closing days of the presidential election: Nearly a quarter of likely voters report that they’ve already cast their ballots, and, among the rest, 93 percent say their minds are definitely made up.

That underscores the peril for John McCain, trailing Barack Obama in vote preference with relatively few minds left to change. The dearth of movable voters marks the final shift from persuasion to turnout – an effort, by each side, to get its voters to vote.

Click here for a PDF of the analysis with questions.

On that question the game’s been changed by early voting. Twenty-four percent of likely voters in this ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll say they’ve already voted, compared with a total early or absentee vote of about 22 percent in 2004 and 15 percent in 2000. And there’s apparently more to come: An additional 14 percent say they still plan to vote early or absentee – though their time is running short.

Among the remaining movables, meantime, the pickings are slim. Excluding those who’ve already voted, just 7 percent of likely voters say they’re either entirely undecided or may yet change their choice – and half say in fact it’s pretty unlikely they’ll change their minds. Movables have shrunk from 30 percent at the start of the campaign in May to 26 percent before the conventions, 19 percent after and on to its single-digit level now.

Obama, meanwhile, continues a steady lead in vote preference, built in no small part on the preference of those early voters. Overall, among all likely voters, Obama continues to lead McCain by 53-44 percent in ABC/Post interviews the past four nights, unchanged from yesterday. Early voters favor Obama by a broader 59-40 percent.

Still-movable voters divide about evenly, 36-33 percent, with the rest fully undecided.

LIBERAL? – McCain’s challenges in moving the electorate are demonstrated by likely voters’ views of the candidates’ political ideologies. McCain’s regularly been portraying Obama as too liberal, and 39 percent agree. But that’s unchanged since June. And with just 3 percent calling Obama too conservative, that leaves a comfortable 56 percent who say he’s “about right” ideologically.

It’s a measure on which McCain himself has more trouble. Forty-one percent call him too conservative, as many as say the opposite of Obama. But an additional 13 percent call McCain too liberal – leaving fewer, 42 percent, who say he’s about right ideologically.

As in many such measures partisan and ideological divisions are deep. But just 44 percent of independents and 36 percent of moderates call McCain about right in terms of his ideology, compared with 52 and 65 percent, respectively, for Obama.

Among white likely voters, 48 percent say McCain’s about right ideologically – but as many in this group, 49 percent, say the same of Obama. And among white Catholics, a swing group in past elections, 49 percent say McCain’s about right – 53 percent, Obama.

In a glimmer for McCain, there has been a shift among white middle class voters in the last 10 days – a 9-point rise in the number calling Obama too liberal, from 46 percent to 55 percent. But that’s been counteracted by improvement for Obama among other whites.

VOTE GROUPS – In vote preferences, middle-class whites currently divide by 54-44 percent in McCain’s favor – a group George W. Bush won by a much broader 24-point margin, 62-38 percent, in 2004. And among all whites, McCain’s scant 5-point edge compares to Bush’s 17-point margin four years ago.

White Catholics, a swing group in the last eight presidential elections, are dividing essentially evenly, 50-49 percent, Obama-McCain. But that 50 percent is Obama’s best in this group since July, and he’s also running evenly with McCain among mainline or non-evangelical white Protestants. Bush in 2004 won white Catholics by 13 points, mainline white Protestants by 11.

Obama meanwhile has near-unanimous support from blacks, 97 percent, and a nearly a 3-1 advantage among Hispanic likely voters. While turnout may be up for all groups, this poll does not indicate disproportionately higher turnout by blacks; they account for 11 percent of likely voters, the same as in 2004.

Nor does ABC/Post tracking data indicate disproportionately higher turnout among young voters, those under age 30, who accounted for 17 percent of likely voters in 2004. They remain Obama’s best group, favoring him by 2-1; at the other end of age spectrum, seniors divide about evenly, 49-47 percent.

In terms of party affiliation, the gap between Democrats and Republicans among likely voters has reached 10 points, matching its average among all Americans in ABC/Post polls this year – and up from an equal Democratic-Republican split in partisan allegiance in 2003. It’s that increased Democratic advantage in partisanship that Obama’s looking to carry him through next Tuesday, and that McCain seeks to whittle down.

ECONOMY/ISSUES – Economy continues to be the driving force in voter preferences. Fifty-one percent call it the single most important issue in their vote, and those economy voters favor Obama by 60-37 percent; those who cite all other issues combined split 51-46 percent, McCain-Obama.

The strength of the economy vote shows across population groups. Whites who call the economy their top issue favor Obama by 53-45 percent; those who pick other issues prefer McCain, 58-40 percent. (As noted yesterday, there’s a similar effect among white men, usually a strongly Republican group.) Independents who are voting chiefly on the economy favor Obama by 56-41 percent; other independents, 53-42 for McCain.

It’s similar among married women, white women and white Catholics – all potential swing groups, Obama leads among those most concerned with the economy, McCain among those focused on other issues. There’s even an effect among Republicans: while Obama’s support from those not mainly concerned with the economy is 7 percent, among Republican economy voters it nearly triples, albeit just to 19 percent.

METHODOLOGY – Interviews for this ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll were conducted by telephone Oct. 28-31, 2008, among a random national sample of 1,896 likely voters, including landline and cell-phone-only respondents. Results have a 2.5-point error margin for the full sample. Sampling, data collection and tabulation by TNS of Horsham, PA.

User Comments

BLOW OUT FOR OBAMA!
PEOPLE WORRIED ABOUT PA?
Don’t forget Democrats out number Republicans by 600,000 this year. McCain isn’t going to flip them all.
You only need to win by one vote.

Posted by: Chad | November 1, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm

ONE MORE SAD NEWS FOR JOHN MCCAIN, HEY?
THE MEDIA MUST BE HAPPY
IN THE END THE MEDIA WOULD BE OBAMA’S WORST ENEMY BECAUSE YOU WILL TURN ON OBAMA… THE MCCAIN WOULD BE MEDIA DARLING
QOUTE ME..BYE

Posted by: TJ, THE CLINTONITE | November 1, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm

“this poll does not indicate disproportionately higher turnout by blacks; they account for 11 percent of likely voters, the same as in 2004.”
That should scare the Republicans.

Posted by: Chad | November 1, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm

McCain will never be anyone’s darling. When he was born, his mother slapped the doctor.

Posted by: Yankee | November 1, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm

THE BUSH AND McCain TIME IS ALMOST
ALMOST AT A END….turning the page on
The Brand of Rebublican that would
through the entire country under the Bus.

Posted by: Anita Yova | November 1, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm

Obama is slowly slipping away and MCCAIN/PALIN will win on election day.
God bless the USA
go mccain

Posted by: cindy williams | November 1, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm

Obama ran one of the best campaigns in modern political history. John McCain ran one of the worst. End of story.

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm

Obama is slowly slipping away and MCCAIN/PALIN will win on election day.
God bless the USA
go mccain

Posted by: cindy williams | November 1, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm

the fat lady is warming up, i can hear her from behind the curtain!

Posted by: earthisnotflat | November 1, 2008, 6:01 pm 6:01 pm

Dream on Cindy.

Posted by: Rita | November 1, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm

I want a DEMOCRAT to win but not in the
way it ended up.
In order of preference, here we go…
1. Al Gore
2. Hillary
3. Barack

Posted by: Robert | November 1, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm

On nov 4 the silent majority will speak loud and clear and MCCAIN/PALIN WINS.
THE MEDIA HAS NOT FOOLED MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS..WE HAVE DONE OUR HOME WORK AND KNOW OBAMA IS A LIE,CHEAT, AND IS A LEFT WING RADICAL.
OBAMA IS SLIPPING AWAY IN THE POLLS AND NOW WE KNOW WHO WILL BE PRESIDENT…JOHN MCCAIN A TRUE PATRIOTIC AMERICAN.
THE MEDIA HAS HAS FAILED THE AMERICAN VOTERS THIS ELECTION.
MCCAIN WINS BY LANDSLIDE.

Posted by: cindy williams | November 1, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm

God bless America,

Posted by: Bobby | November 1, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm

Are you living under a rock? McCain has zero chance of winning. No candidate has every come back from being this far behind in the polls three (3!) days before the election. The American people have spoke, and they don’t want four more years of Bush. Obama will win – and he’ll win by a landslide. We’ll not have to wait overnight this time to find out who the next President is…

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm

Cindy Williams has learned well from Sarah Palin – just keep saying the opposite of what’s true & morons will start to believe it! Unfortunately, the only people who are the morons are Sarah Palin and Cindy Williams. Palin/Willims 08 for toilet inspectors.

Posted by: Chandu | November 1, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm

McCain’s running mate has killed and that is whay you won’t see her medical records. McCain is a loser and a lies!Just like Bush!

Posted by: Truth About Palin | November 1, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm

ALL YOU OBAMANITES SOUND SO SCARED..I’M SORRY OLE BARRY IS LOSING BUT, GEE HE JUST HAS NO QUALIFICATIONS TO BE PRESIDENT.
The silent majority speaks on nov 4 and Obama goes back home to south side chicago with his street thugs,.
MCCAIN WINS BY LANDSLIDE.
BYE..BYE.BARRY

Posted by: CINDY WILLIAMS | November 1, 2008, 6:09 pm 6:09 pm

Rejoice! A merciful end to the Bush-Chaney-McCain national nightmare that has lasted for eight long years is at hand!

Posted by: SaraRobertson | November 1, 2008, 6:09 pm 6:09 pm

If you are the media, keep your eyes on the voting process in Philadelphia. There’s a video of the old gal who runs the Philadelphia election board telling those who complained of long lines that long lines don’t matter. After all, people stand in line overnight to get Ipods. In other words, those Philadelphia’s election officials are working hard to shut out voters who have jobs to go to and have to be there, minorities. They are working hard to shut out the poor and the working middle class. They don’t want those kinds of folks voting.

Posted by: JAB | November 1, 2008, 6:09 pm 6:09 pm

WIth new members of the GOP jumping to Obama, the sheer # of dem registered voters, the curse of Sarah Palin, and EVERY poll (including Fox and Newsmax) putting Obama in the lead… and you really think McSame has a snowball’s chance of winning Miss Williams? Um, sorry… just ain’t gonna happen this year…

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm

Well McCain has one bright spot, Cheney appeared from the Dark Side to endorse the McCain/Palin ticket…OH WAIT!!! That’s not the kind of endorsement McCain really wants right now is it. Oh well!! ;-)

Posted by: francheska ;-) | November 1, 2008, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm

No offence to you republicans, but McCain sucks! He has voted with Bush over 90% of the time. He is like a Bush clone. Bush has put us in TRILLIONS of debt. Economists say McCain’s plan will add $3.4 trillion to the national debt. Barck Obama’s plan are WAY better than John McCain’s.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm

Why is Barack Obama always putting Joe Biden his running mate in a peculiar and awkward position.
Joe probably feels like a contortionist.
Barrack Obama stated that the reason he did not join the military service was that the United States was not at war at the time when he was eligible to serve and most people join.
Barack Obama knows that Joe Biden did not join the military service during the peak of the Vietnam War because of an asthma condition that was not diagnosed until his teenage years.
Joe Biden had horribly bad luck, ninety percent of all children are diagnosed with asthma before age six but Joe Biden was unlucky enough to be in the ten percent group of children who acquire asthma after age six and became asthmatic when he was a teenager.
Overcoming his bad luck and his asthma, Joe Biden was able to become a star highschool football wide receiver and also play highschool baseball.
Joe Biden also went on to play college football three years with the University of Delaware.
After five student deferments while he attended college and law school, his teenage asthma finally came to the attention of his local Selective Service Board and he missed the opportunity to serve his country during the peak of the Vietnam War as an officer.
But for his bad luck with his teenage asthma diagnosis, Joe Biden could have gone in and served his country honorably as a officer and a gentleman and perhaps as a Judge Advocate Law Officer similar to his son.
Barack Obama should be kinder to his running mate and not emphasize that he did not serve because the country was not at war in contrast to Joe Biden who did not serve while the country was at war.
As President, John McCain who did serve and is a real warrior with wartime experience will make a better commander in chief than either Barack Obama or Joe Biden.
Vote John McCain!!!! Vote John McCain!!!! Vote John McCain!!!!

Posted by: JohnMcCainsupporter | November 1, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm

Everyone should lay off this Cindy Williams person… not only did McCain run the worst campaign in political history, but he has single-handedly helped to bring down the GOP as we know it because of his pick of SheBush (Palin) as his running mate. It can’t be easy for a neocon to watch their party fall apart before the world’s eyes… so let’s not pick on her. She’s typing in CAPS which is always a sign of anger and desperation.

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 6:14 pm 6:14 pm

Obama has spent so much more money than Mccain and yet obama is losing the battle.
That tells me that true americans vote is not for sale. Obama can’t buy us with promises of bread crumbs.
Silent majority speaks on nov 4 and MCCAIN/PALIN WINS.
GOD BLESS THE USA

Posted by: cindy williams | November 1, 2008, 6:16 pm 6:16 pm

JohnMcCainsupporter, ain’t gonna happen this year. Sorry, this one’s been done for months… and with three days left, well, let’s just say the majority of the country is voting alongside Colin Powell.

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 6:16 pm 6:16 pm

Hey pick all you want..I’m one of those god fearing , gun clinging americans obama talked about.
Its okay, I can handle it. Let it fly.
Mccain/Palin wins nov by landslide

Posted by: cindy williams | November 1, 2008, 6:18 pm 6:18 pm

Didn’t the Post just endorse John McCain? Of course their poll is going to show a narrow division between the two. And isn’t in the best interest of the MSM in general to show the race is close? They sell more advertising that way than they would if they were to announce a blow out before the election.

Posted by: foxisms | November 1, 2008, 6:18 pm 6:18 pm

Cindy, that “silent majority” is definitely silent… um, just curious, what do you base your “Obama is losing the battle” statement on? You obviously have a computer and can check stats and facts? Or have you been dipping into Cindy McCain’s meds again? Rush Limbaugh’s? Ted Haggard’s?

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm

How is Obama losing, Cindy? 53-44, and 93% minds are made up.

Posted by: YesWeCan | November 1, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm

If the 2 Candidates’ resume’s were switched……and McCain had the Ayers thing, the Acorn thing, the Resko thing, the Terrorist ties, the ONly 180 days in the Senate Working (answering “present” instead of yea or no), or had a Ranting/spewing hate Preacher that only spoke positive for One group of people and negatively for other types……….THE OBAMA People Still Wouldn’t Vote for McCain, AS They ARE NOT VOTING ON THE CHARACTER OR RECORD OR ISSUES……..They want Obama for an Obvious reason……it’s glaringly obvious! Why ELse Would Any Educated Person Vote for the LEAST Qualified Candidate? Like I said……They just want Obama…….REGARDLESS of Anything! Obama should have had the Slogan: Obama…..Regardless!
I’m exercising my right to vote in a responsible manner……for the Most qualified in every way candidate…..honest and a hero……John McCain…..! I want my Country to get well soon!

Posted by: November | November 1, 2008, 6:20 pm 6:20 pm

Lets see a great and charismatic leader rises to power promising to ‘free the wealth of the rich and distribute it to the poor’ he takes over the country and it falls into abject poverty as not letting anyone but the government in your country be rich means EVERYONE will be poor. Do you like the sound of “the United States of Cuba” where no one can afford a new car even never mind a mortgage? Am I talking about Fidel Castro or Barack Hussein Obama? Think hard about your vote. Vote McCain.

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 1, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm

>>”I’m one of those god fearing , gun clinging americans obama talked about.”<< Ah, gotcha… so you are one of the neocons I want to thank… you tried to win through spreading fear and baseless lies… and as such, folks like you have helped kill any chances McCain had. As an Obama supporter I say keep up the good work. But you do understand that Palin will be impeached upon her return to Alaska after the GOP's devastating loss on Tuesday? Three more days…

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm

OBAMA’S HIGHER TAXES ON THE SMALL BUSINESSES PLUS INSURANCE WILL CAUSE THEM TO LAY OFF PEOPLE, TO MAKE UP FOR THE EXTRA COSTS AND THEY WILL HAVE TO RAISE THE PRICES OF THEIR GOODS.
CORPORATIONS WILL DO THE SAME AND MAY MOVE THEIR BUSINESSES
OUT OF THE COUNTRY, LEAVING MANY OUT OF WORK. MANY DON’T REALIZE THAT THIS WILL EFFECT THEM. THEY NEED TO KNOW.
HE WANTS TO BRING BACK DEATH, INHERITANCE TAX, MARRIAGE TAX
HIGHER TAXES ON DIVIDENDS, INTEREST AND CAPITAL GAINS
THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW THAT IF THEY SELL THEIR HOMES ETC
THEY WILL HAVE TO PAY HIGHER CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON THE SALE
LEAVING THEM WITH A LOT LESS THEN WHAT THEY WOULD HAVE IF OBAMA DIDN’T RAISE IT. MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW WHAT CAPITAL GAINS TAX IS.
401 KS, INVESTMENTS ALL WILL BE TAXED HIGHER.
PEOPLE I SPOKE TO, WHO DIDN’T KNOW HOW THEY WERE GOING TO VOTE OR WERE THINKING OF VOTING FOR OBAMA, AFTER HEARING THEY WOULD BE EFFECTED BY ALL OF THE ABOVE, SAID NO NO TO OBAMA
WANT TO LIVE IN A SOCIALIST STATE VOTE FOR OBAMA
WANT TO LIVE IN THE FREE REPUBLIC THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED ON
VOTE FOR McCAIN

Posted by: JB | November 1, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm

I imagine AIR FORCE ONE will be transformed into SOULPLANE, the Presidential limo will be pimped out, and the White House will be painted black. Once the vote is safe for Barack he can bring out his bling and gold teeth and throw gang signs to his peeps.

Posted by: GHETTOPREZ | November 1, 2008, 6:23 pm 6:23 pm

Barack Obama has offered a detailed plan to get America’s economy back on track, by creating new jobs and easing the burden on hardworking Americans by offering middle-class tax cuts three times the size of McCain’s.
John McCain’s economic policy is the same as George Bush’s. It ignores middle class Americans, giving $200 billion in tax cuts to corporations, including $4 billion in tax breaks to Big Oil, while leaving over 100 million middle-class Americans with no relief. Economists say McCain’s plan will add $3.4 trillion to the national debt
Barack Obama’s health care plan will provide accessible, affordable coverage for all, and it will reduce health care costs for families.
John McCain’s health plan would tax health benefits for the first time ever — imposing a trillion tax increase on working families and leaving millions without heath care.
I’m not voting for Obama because he’s younger and black. (he’s arabic anyways) I’m voting for him because his plans are way better than McCain’s.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 6:23 pm 6:23 pm

cindy williams
I admire your optimism, but it seems that many millions of Americans disagree with your assessment of Obama. That’s OK. That is why we have a democracy.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm

I’d love to stay and read all the neocon UPPERCASE messages, but I’m off to do my two hour Obama volunteer work at the local headquarters… Our man Obama has this one finished. Landslide victory on Tuesday… guaranteed. Goodnight all…

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 6:25 pm 6:25 pm

Here’s what this race looks like:
Obama = followers…regardles of Non-Glowing Past
McCain = Tried&True Americans Who Understand the issues and want the best for the COUNTRY!

Posted by: November | November 1, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm

………More like a MUDSLIDE If Obama wins…….not a landslide!

Posted by: November | November 1, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm

Ok. If John McCain is so great. Name some great things he’s going to do.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm

Posted by: AudreyA | November 1, 2008, 6:29 pm 6:29 pm

What’s going on here – POLLS ? All you McCain supporter’s should be out looking for that second or third job. How is Obama going to be able too : “SPREAD THE WEALTH” , or “REDISTRIBUTE THE WEALTH” , if we middle class McCain supporter’s aren’t footing the bill ? Come on McCain supporter’s , chop-chop ; we must do our part to ensure that those who do not pay taxes – receive a government check (along with the government check they already receive) compliments of a LIBERAL Socialist Obama Democratic administration (Reid , Pelosi, Franks, etc…) . Obama supported a tax increase on those making $41,600.00 a year (google it). Obama now says he will only tax those making $250,000.00 . SMALL BUSINESS !!! Meaning , small business will start laying off loyal employees to off-set tax increase . Those loyal employees will have to get government assistance (the tax payer funds the entitlement programs) in order for their family to survive . Seriously , does that make any sense during a recession ? Proud American worker’s being laid off due to tax increase on small business and having to rely on the government too provide for them ; all because of Obama’s brilliant tax increase during recession . Still confused as to what the wealthy consider “middle-class” : Obama – $250,000.00 . VP Biden – $ 150,000.00 . Governor Richardson – $ 120,000.00. BOTTOM LINE : OBAMA SUPPORTED A TAX INCREASE ON THOSE MAKING $ 42,000.00 . I’M NOT WORKING MYSELF RAGGED TO PAY FOR OBAMA AND THE DEMOCRATS BIG GOVERNMENT WELFARE PROGRAMS . THROW ME IN JAIL ON TAX EVASION , HOWEVER, THAT’S ONE LESS HARD WORKING TAX PAYER SUPPORTING OBAMA AND HIS LIBERAL ADMINISTRATIONS SOCIETY OF SOCIALISM. AS FAR AS JAIL – NOT WORRIED , THE LIBERALS WILL BE IN CHARGE .

Posted by: Isabella | November 1, 2008, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Colin Powell is my hero.
McCain is a mess. Why do you think the whole of the GOP is ignoring him at this point. They know he’s not going to win… even Fox is focusing on the senate and house seats and off this Presidential race. I know it’s a drag to lose, but it will be much easier once you accept the fact that no candidate has EVER come back from this far behind and won. Sorry, but it’s true…
McCain is a mess. Palin is a crook. The majority of Americans will speak on Tuesday and then McCain can go the Bob Dole route and do commercials for Viagra.

Posted by: Moose | November 1, 2008, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

“………More like a MUDSLIDE If Obama wins…….not a landslide!”
What does that mean?

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Dear Voters: Obamas medical record (his own admission) shows he used cocaine in the last 20 years so I am throwing out his job application for President of the United States. Sorry -HR dept

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 1, 2008, 6:31 pm 6:31 pm

WANT TO LIVE IN THE FREE REPUBLIC THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED ON
VOTE FOR McCAIN
Posted by: JB | Nov 1, 2008 6:22:21 PM
I don’t think that this country was built on hate and lying and intolerance. Therefore I will vote Obama.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 6:31 pm 6:31 pm

Republican Paulie… Yeah, that’s another baseless scare tactic… see, they don’t work… if fact, inbreds like you are helping to sink McCain’s entire campaign. Sow Sarah Palin’s medical records on the other hand… hmm… abortion? how could she!!!

Posted by: Moose | November 1, 2008, 6:33 pm 6:33 pm

Googled it. ;)
The rich would pay more under Barack Obama’s tax plan, and the poor and middle-class would pay less, a nonpartisan analysis finds. Under John McCain’s plan, the rich would pay much less than they do now, the poor and middle-class would pay a bit less, and the federal deficit would grow, the study found.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 6:34 pm 6:34 pm

Can someone intelligent explain why they think Obama is so Brilliant? Because He is so Glaringly NOT Brilliant in every way! He’s Deceptive, Hides his Hidden Agenda, Loves a Hate Spewing/Ranting Preacher that hates Amercia and believes Radical views of the left? This is NOT BRILLIANT FOLKS……IT’s GLARINGLY STUPID and LACK INTEGRITY IN EVERY WAY! A Vote for Barack is a vote B A C K W A R D S!!!!! He’s dividing the Country instead of bringing the country together. Every day something Dark about his past and present comes out in the news…..! But YOU Don’t care……ANYTHING to Elect the “chosen ONE” Right??! We hear you, and WE ARE VOTING for:
McCain*Palin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: November | November 1, 2008, 6:36 pm 6:36 pm

November you never answered my question.
“………More like a MUDSLIDE If Obama wins…….not a landslide!”
What does that mean?

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 6:39 pm 6:39 pm

I am so sick and tired of hearing the name-calling, mud-slinging, senseless verbiage ala Karl Rove in the McCain camp. It isn’t much better on Obama’s side either, but at least he hasn’t taken any cheap, personal shots at either McCain or Palin.
Geez, get a grip, people. There’s no need to drop to the level of politicians and mud-sling while discussing the future of our country in this blog. Regardless of whether you want to acknowledge the diversity of the USA, it exists. So, we either get along and work together to pull ourselves out of this financial quagmire or we do the “blame game” like the politicians. It’s a choice.

Posted by: darsaw | November 1, 2008, 6:39 pm 6:39 pm

Lol…If its stupid supporting Obama, your calling more than half the country stupid.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 6:40 pm 6:40 pm

Obama returns aunt’s donation since it was illegal. What about all the others? Typical, he would say he did not know that his aunt was here illegally. Just like he did not know that Wright talks the way he does when he sat in the church for 20 years. How can you respect him?

Posted by: Terry | November 1, 2008, 6:40 pm 6:40 pm

mccain would have won if he’d had dumped bush a long time ago, and picked liberman for VP. But he just don’t have the courage to be a maverick.

Posted by: MRChips1980 | November 1, 2008, 6:41 pm 6:41 pm

November – you should… that way McCain will at least get *some* votes. ANd I wasn’t sure who you described, but Obama is the most inspiring candidate I’ve watched run for office in my 45 years on the planet. McCain needs to decide if he’s a maverick or Bush’s puppet or domestic terrorist G Gordon Liddy’s sidekick. And he should stick to one financial plan – I know he’s still trying to learn finance, but c’mon! This guy has ran the worst campaign one could imagin. Obama/Biden ’08.

Posted by: Moose | November 1, 2008, 6:41 pm 6:41 pm

I am now cemented in voting against Obama.
I am a hunter and enjoy shooting. I also understand why we have the 2nd Amendment.
I found out yesterday just how much against guns Obama is.
That did it for me.

Posted by: Timothy | November 1, 2008, 6:41 pm 6:41 pm

I’m voting like the great Colin Powell is… for Obama!

Posted by: Moose | November 1, 2008, 6:43 pm 6:43 pm

Posted by: November | Nov 1, 2008 6:36:16 PM
The only one dividing this country has been McCain/Palin. They guy was in the top of his class, unlike McCain who was 5th from the bottom. The only vote backwards is to vote for third term of Bush which is McCain.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 6:43 pm 6:43 pm

Maybe Hilary would have been okay as a President, but not Obama. How can you trust him when all he does is make excuses. He is in it for himself and not for you.

Posted by: Mary | November 1, 2008, 6:43 pm 6:43 pm

“BREAKING NEWS”!!!!
“CHENY ENDORSES McCAIN/PALIN”!
Now tell me something.
Is there anyone else out there
that thinks this is just a little too “Precious”?

Posted by: J.C. | November 1, 2008, 6:45 pm 6:45 pm

If you haven’t had the chance to go here, do it now. Some entertaining fun to get your mind off the rage on these boards…
http://www.palinaspresident.com

Posted by: Moose | November 1, 2008, 6:45 pm 6:45 pm

Cindy, its time for your meds honey – please go quietly – we’ll wake you in 8 to 16 years and maybe the RNC will have had enough “Time Out” time to actually get some respect back – but until they do better this circus they’ve put on this year it is not happening -

Posted by: SeeYaRNC | November 1, 2008, 6:45 pm 6:45 pm

Dear Voters: Mr Obama’s medical records show he has used cocaine in the last 20 years. Our new policy dictates a President should never have used illegal drugs. We had a problem with the last 2 term President apparently he got us in a war (that our congress voted in favor of#, outsourced all our jobs overseas and to immigrants #it wasnt congress too we swear!# After 9/11 we #as country) asked for this war now but cant bolster ourselves as a country to finish or end. We need the money like a crackhead for our stock market now. It isnt World War II anymore and Americans are addicted to greed and money. We arent having a draft or throwing USO’s anymore. When the war is over everyone will be out of work and we will be like Cuba because only the government is rich. So I have to throw Mr. Obama’s application for President of the United States in the garbage. Thank You -HR

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 1, 2008, 6:45 pm 6:45 pm

Keep up with the early VOTING folks!!!! It makes ALL the difference in the end!!!!!

Posted by: Libratine | November 1, 2008, 6:47 pm 6:47 pm

>>Dear Voters: Mr Obama’s medical records show he has used cocaine in the last 20 years.<< Um, no, no they don't… Bush was the know coke head… you got to keep your candidates straight! Thank you in advance.

Posted by: Moose | November 1, 2008, 6:47 pm 6:47 pm

November,
If you want your country to get well soon (and who doesn’t after eight years of Bush doing his best to ruin it) you’re backing the wrong horse.

Posted by: txsdemo | November 1, 2008, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm

>>Dear Voters: Mr Obama’s medical records show he has used cocaine in the last 20 years.<< Or maybe you're talking about Cindy McCain? But she did a LOT more than just cocaine!

Posted by: Moose | November 1, 2008, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm

Remember “Rosie the Riveter” and how she saved our country many years ago? Rosies getting laid off soon and her man is coming home to no house or job and a huge mortgage and $3 gasoline. The war is ending. Watch what will happen after.

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 1, 2008, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm

America when are u gonna grow up to see how things work, If Republicans are to choose between Heaven and Hell, we all know what they will choose, Yes its Hell, u r heading to the wrong track if you vote in John, the EU will become stronger and stronger and the power will slip away from USA to the EU, but if u vote in Obama, u ll restore peace to the world and everything will be big big for every American citizen, but some idiots just don’t like Obama simply bcos of his color, can u believe that?, in this generation?, lol… damn. well its your call not mine.

Posted by: BJ | November 1, 2008, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 6:49 pm 6:49 pm

Remember “Rosie the Riveter” and how she saved our country many years ago? Rosies getting laid off soon and her man is coming home to no house or job and a huge mortgage and $3 gasoline. The war is ending. Watch what will happen after.

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 1, 2008, 6:49 pm 6:49 pm

>>Remember “Rosie the Riveter”<< Um, no, most people don't… it's 2008. See, a (gasp!) black man is going to be President, and it's going to be okay. I promise. Obama/Biden '08.
Way to reach the kids with the "Rosie" reference tho…

Posted by: Moose | November 1, 2008, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm

WHY I AM VOTING FOR SEN. OBAMA SO AS TO FURTHER THE AGENDA OF DR. RON PAUL
October 30, 2008
SUMMARY
I love and respect Dr. Ron Paul and Ms. Carol Paul. They are wise, loving and courageous.
I am voting for Senator Obama because if I vote for my candidate of choice, Dr. Ron Paul, we might see a repeat of the last election and end up with a warmongering, inarticulate, Republican warmongering President who never really had to live in my shoes as a member of the struggling middle-class.
I believe that the American People are slowly becoming wise enough to see through the blatant manipulation of election results by the mainstream media that is owned and controlled by big business and by the two reigning political parties.
I am confident that by the next Presidential election in 2012 that the majority of American Citizens will know about:
1) the beliefs and record of Dr. Ron Paul;
2) the weakness of our present two party system; and
3) the existence and party platforms of other alternatives such as Green, Constitution and Libertarian parties. I am confident that the REVOLUTION Dr. Ron Paul started against the big business controlled media and two reigning political parties will continue to benefit our nation for the greater good.
MY RATIONALE
Socialist Universal Health Insurance
I say – BRING IT ON! Our present health care system benefits big business and illegal aliens, not the American citizen or the American health care providers. I have lived without health insurance and I know from personal experience that the present system degrades the health of American Citizens on a daily basis. Once all Americans have health care – without the huge glut of illegal aliens – we can consider other options as Dr. Paul suggests. I see it as a possible evolution from where we are now to where we and Dr. Paul wants us to be.
Continued on my blog: http//:glasschimes.wordpress.com
Website: http://www.diannepearce.com

Posted by: DiannePearce | November 1, 2008, 6:51 pm 6:51 pm

WHY I AM VOTING FOR SEN. OBAMA SO AS TO FURTHER THE AGENDA OF DR. RON PAUL
October 30, 2008
SUMMARY
I love and respect Dr. Ron Paul and Ms. Carol Paul. They are wise, loving and courageous.
I am voting for Senator Obama because if I vote for my candidate of choice, Dr. Ron Paul, we might see a repeat of the last election and end up with a warmongering, inarticulate, Republican warmongering President who never really had to live in my shoes as a member of the struggling middle-class.
I believe that the American People are slowly becoming wise enough to see through the blatant manipulation of election results by the mainstream media that is owned and controlled by big business and by the two reigning political parties.
I am confident that by the next Presidential election in 2012 that the majority of American Citizens will know about:
1) the beliefs and record of Dr. Ron Paul;
2) the weakness of our present two party system; and
3) the existence and party platforms of other alternatives such as Green, Constitution and Libertarian parties. I am confident that the REVOLUTION Dr. Ron Paul started against the big business controlled media and two reigning political parties will continue to benefit our nation for the greater good.
MY RATIONALE
Socialist Universal Health Insurance
I say – BRING IT ON! Our present health care system benefits big business and illegal aliens, not the American citizen or the American health care providers. I have lived without health insurance and I know from personal experience that the present system degrades the health of American Citizens on a daily basis. Once all Americans have health care – without the huge glut of illegal aliens – we can consider other options as Dr. Paul suggests. I see it as a possible evolution from where we are now to where we and Dr. Paul wants us to be.
Continued on my blog: http//:glasschimes.wordpress.com
Website: http://www.diannepearce.com

Posted by: DiannePearce | November 1, 2008, 6:53 pm 6:53 pm

“Remember “Rosie the Riveter” and how she saved our country many years ago? Rosies getting laid off soon and her man is coming home to no house or job and a huge mortgage and $3 gasoline. The war is ending. Watch what will happen after.”
Omg. You kidding right? Afghanistan and Pakistan’s terrorists are growing and getting stronger. We are spending 10 billion a month. Should we keep spending all this money when we’re already in trillions of debt on a war that /might/ end soon?

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm

Right now Obama is winning. What doe you McCophytes have to say?

Posted by: Krista | November 1, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm

Gallup Obama up 10-11% which means an a lead of 12 million votes, Sedona time for McBush! A week ago Fix Noise’s Bill Orally said Gallup was the poll to watch! I am watch Billo, looks like game set match Obama! Vote Obama/Biden

Posted by: richard | November 1, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm

Another bullcrap poll by ABC News.

Posted by: Benjamin | November 1, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm

I had predicted a 55 to 45 win for Obama several weeks ago. Well it is not there yet but 53% to 44% is quite close, I can live with that even if I did not predict it accurately

Posted by: gjkotw01 | November 1, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Can the undecided voters sway the election? There are four kinds of undecided voters. (1) Independent Undecided – My advice is to vote your independent candidate to save your worries & energy. (2) Republican Undecided – They start to doubt McCain/Palin ability to solve our nation problem. My advice is just vote Obama. You’ll be in the winning team (3) Democrat Undecided – Probably none (4) Opportunist Undecided – They wait until someone approaches them and get favors in return (mostly in political immature countries). They will be disappointed because there are only few of them and have no bearing factor to the outcome of the Election. Therefore my answer to the question is NO. With the latest poll, McCain/Palin had not has a chance to win the required electorate votes.

Posted by: Sutter197 | November 1, 2008, 7:02 pm 7:02 pm

I am so proud of the campaign that Barack Obama has run. McCain/Palin have run a dirty campaign. It shows you that the Republicans are morally and ethically bankrupt. So long Sarah…thanks, but not thanks! Vote for Barack Obama!

Posted by: Louise Riley | November 1, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm

What Palin, The abuser, can offer the seniors in FL? Nothing- she will be too busy abusing others for her family while in office. By the way she said she will be incharge of the senate where she cannot control her 17 year old girl.

Posted by: willie | November 1, 2008, 7:06 pm 7:06 pm

If john mccain wins, expect another 3rd world war !.

Posted by: BJ | November 1, 2008, 7:06 pm 7:06 pm

RE Cindy Williams:
Does anyone remember the last time the phrase “silent majority” was in vogue? I do: during court ordered desegregation of the schools. The segregationists – who would later start a whole bunch of rinkydink church schools so their kids could avoid black people – always said they were in the silent majority. And those same church schools still pump out class after class of barely educated bigots who believe they are in the majority. (Some even go on to get “degrees” from Regent, Liberty, or Bob Jones.)

Posted by: Joel | November 1, 2008, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm

November 4th,2008……….
11:01 pm.”Obama/Biden” win by 4.8%”.
Final tally,approx.11:58pm,by 5.9%.

Posted by: J.C. | November 1, 2008, 7:09 pm 7:09 pm

I proudly voted early for Barack Obama today.

Posted by: hey Scoob | November 1, 2008, 7:12 pm 7:12 pm

Is it America’s destiny, presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and then Michelle Obama, in the tradtional values of our founding-fathers?? Barack Obama does not know when life of a baby begins in its mother’s womb, he said he wouldn’t want to “punish” his daughters with children. What if his mother decided to abort him, there wouldn’t be a Barack Obama today, His “change” is socialism, much like that many Asian and European countries, and it doec not work over other nations, with a big well-fare system, big government-control, big spending, more regulations, and less freedom fo the people. Obama will raises taxes to pay for well-fare and finance his big spending. We need a tested and experienced leader or Commander-inChief in a dangerous world. Barack Obama is cocky, and so is Joe Biden. Can we trust his words, while he has a long record of flip-flops, and is still hiding many documents from us? Who is the real Obama, with ties to the radical extremist leftist terrorists? Is he a smoker, who does not understand the effect of addiction to nicotine, after all this is the twenty-first century information age?? Maybe it is our destiny to have Joe Biden or Michelle Obama as future president, after all.

Posted by: Do_Not_Trust_Him | November 1, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm

Just think how much better off we would have been if Al Gore had been elected. It saddens me to think about it. I was so devastated in that election that I left the country to live overseas. I was in shock so many people could be so foolish to vote for Bush with their closed minds.
____________________
I want a DEMOCRAT to win but not in the
way it ended up.
In order of preference, here we go…
1. Al Gore
2. Hillary
3. Barack
Posted by: Robert | Nov 1, 2008 6:03:11 PM

Posted by: Todd | November 1, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm

Smell the desperation coming from John McCain. It’s palpable. Now the slimeball has drug out Obama’s Aunt, as if he had anything to do with that, and Rev Wright. Look out, I think I see the kitchen sink coming! McCain has taken the easy way out of everything in his life, except being a POW. He grauated 894 out of 899 at the Naval Academy because he is a slacker. He has made a career out of being shot down and captured. If he had been a real hero, he would have died in a gun battle with the Viet Cong who captured him.

Posted by: Greg | November 1, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm

If you are happy that the Republicans under George Bush has turned a record surplus into an unconscionable debt, of which 60% is owned by foreign investors, then by all means vote for more of the same withMcCain.

Posted by: susan | November 1, 2008, 7:17 pm 7:17 pm

Why don’t you people spewing the hate go ahead and just admit that you don’t want to vote for Obama because he’s Black instead of throwing out all kinds of excuses.
If you’re so concerned about Obama’s associations and since appear t internet savvy, what do you think of McCains associations with domestic and foreign terrorist, and gambling mob.
Check that out and get back to me since you are so willing to gamble our country and our military country on McCain.

Posted by: Donna | November 1, 2008, 7:17 pm 7:17 pm

If you are happy that there is no seperation between church and state as our founding fathers had intended, then by all means vote for McCain.

Posted by: susan | November 1, 2008, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm

cindy williams; Crack is not a good thing. So put the pipe down!!!

Posted by: jtd | November 1, 2008, 7:20 pm 7:20 pm

Cindy Williams wrote “Obama is slowly slipping away and MCCAIN/PALIN will win on election day.
God bless the USA”
Cindy you better have a beer ready to pop open & sob over by about 8 pm on election night. The fat lady is already warming up.

Posted by: dee | November 1, 2008, 7:20 pm 7:20 pm

If you are happy that the middle class is almost gone, then you’ll be happy with mcCain.

Posted by: susan | November 1, 2008, 7:21 pm 7:21 pm

America when are u gonna grow up to see how things work, If Republicans are to choose between Heaven and Hell, we all know what they will choose, Yes its Hell, u r heading to the wrong track if you vote in John, the EU will become stronger and stronger and the power will slip away from USA to the EU, but if u vote in Obama, u ll restore peace to the world and everything will be big big for every American citizen, but some idiots just don’t like Obama simply bcos of his color, can u believe that?, in this generation?, lol… damn. well its your call not mine.

Posted by: BJ | November 1, 2008, 7:21 pm 7:21 pm

If you want our educational system to remain the same of not teaching kids how to think, then vote for John McCain.

Posted by: susan | November 1, 2008, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm

If you want 47 million people to be without healthcare, then John McCain is your man.

Posted by: susan | November 1, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm

Mr Obama, I am not voting for you, but would you do me one small little favor?
Please remove that muzzle from Joe Bidens mouth and let him finish campaigning for Mccain.
Go Mccain/palin..save the usa

Posted by: CINDY WILLIAMS | November 1, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has said he was not aware that he had a Kenyan aunt living illegally in the United States.
BBC News
Oh, that’s just great. Hussein Muhammad Obama is bringing all his extended family and friends from Kenya to stay in the White House should he get elected.
Say no to muslim radicalism. Say no to Obama.

Posted by: Sally Bull | November 1, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm

Posted by: Donna | Nov 1, 2008 7:17:48 PM
Unfortunately the mental midgets only use their right wing biased sites for information. I have brought that up on many many occasions and they won’t defend those associations. Then they proceed to babble on about Obama and his associations.
Both have unsavory associations, but to get the parrots to admit that is a different’ story.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm

If you want or borders to remain like bridges(just ask the Mexican Army), then John McCain will see to it for you.

Posted by: susan | November 1, 2008, 7:25 pm 7:25 pm

Obama announces a civilian security force funded as well as the US military. What is that, the new KGB? This Marxist is one frightening individual but you Dems will vote for him no matter what nutty scheme he announces.

Posted by: brian | November 1, 2008, 7:25 pm 7:25 pm

A vote for Obama is a vote for Bill Ayers and Rashid Khalidi.

Posted by: John Biden | November 1, 2008, 7:26 pm 7:26 pm

If you like the idea of our ports being given to foreign terrorist-related governmets, you’ll love John McCain.

Posted by: susan | November 1, 2008, 7:26 pm 7:26 pm

Mr obama needs to quit smoking that crack cocain. Yes he admitted he use to smoke crack.
John Mccain will win on nov 4 and it will be landslide.
All you obamanites get your prozac ordered early.
I just love rattling your cages.
But it is ok Mccain will be good to you left wing goons.
Mccain wins

Posted by: cindy william | November 1, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm

Who are these “people” who still don’t know who they will vote for? 7% of American voters? I hope none of them vote this year or ever again.
Anyone by now should already know they either don’t want Obama because don’t want “too much change” or that they don’t want McCain because they don’t want “more of the same”.

Posted by: derek jacobs | November 1, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm

I was shocked this morning, when I heard Gov. Schwarzenegger say that Sen. Barack Obama should use some of the millions he collected in contributions to his Presidential campaign to pay the Wall Street Banks, financial firms, etc., to help with the financial crisis they created. For at least a month, I’ve heard nothing but accusations of “socialism” spew from Johnny McSame’s campaign. Now, that same campaign is calling for communism in its rankest form, when it wants to confiscate the wealth of individuals and spread it among individuals and financial institutions, which were too stupid to manage their own wealth. Come of Johnny McSame, you senile old phart, you were standing right next to the terminator, when he made these comments. I want to know whether you are a freaking communist like your campaign buddy. Obama/Biden 2008!!!

Posted by: caliguy55 | November 1, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm

A vote for Obama is a vote to kill millions and millions of babies.
A vote for Obama is a vote for abortion.

Posted by: Christians4McCain | November 1, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm

I will be voting for Obama Tuesday. As for the aunts problem it’s none of his business. It’s another trick out there to make Obama look bad. For me it just shows how stupid people is that puts stuff like this out. Obama is not responsible for anyone, but his wife and children. Obama cannot hold all the members of his families hand to keep them straight no more than you and I. McCain is a good man. I just didn’t like it when McCain and Obama went after each other in the wrong way. If Bill Clinton could run again and was running I would vote for him. Being rude doesn’t get you any where.

Posted by: Henry | November 1, 2008, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm

Since ABC and the rest of the press has already decided that Obama has won, can they skip the booorrriiing election night coverage? We’d rather watch reruns of something, anything, really.

Posted by: Melanie | November 1, 2008, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm

For Cindy Williamses of this world: the silent majority is silent for they have nothing to say neither anybody is asking them. The god fearing and guns loving freaks should do us all a favor and stay at home on the election day waiting for a rapture to happen or for a squirrel to drop in their pot. They already screwed this country twice with their backward drive and intellect.

Posted by: druid | November 1, 2008, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm

Christians of America, the time for you to act is now. Go out and vote for John McCain. Get your family and friends to do so as well.
Christians have an obligation to make sure that evil does not take root in this great nation of ours. We have to kick Obama’s shiny black @ss back to his home in Kenya.
Good will always triumph. John McCain will be the next President.
GOD Bless America.

Posted by: Christians4McCain | November 1, 2008, 7:31 pm 7:31 pm

All my co-workers at the hospital have voted early for mccain. All my family has voted early for mccain.
Now for me..well I am going to stand in line on election day and enjoy every minute while I wait in line to vote forMCCAIN/PALIN
I am going to stand in those long lines and remind voters how great a man John Mccain is, and how he will keep our country safe.

Posted by: major | November 1, 2008, 7:32 pm 7:32 pm

Hussein Muhammad Obama is a puppet of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. Obama doesn’t have a backbone. He is just a mouthpiece of the democrats.
Vote for a real American. Vote for John McCain.

Posted by: Sally Bull | November 1, 2008, 7:34 pm 7:34 pm

What’s is really great is what the Republicans have done to our planet with their coal & oil pollution, their clear cutting ancient forests, their 2007 federal budget calling for the sale of our National Parks to foreign governments and once again drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Remember, if you’re a Republican you have to hate Polar Bears and want them all dead. HIP HIP HOORAY!

Posted by: susan | November 1, 2008, 7:34 pm 7:34 pm

Interesting article

Posted by: Patty | November 1, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm

If you want 47 million people to be without healthcare, then John McCain is your man.
Posted by: susan | Nov 1, 2008 7:23:36 PM
…………………….
Obama is the one that will give us health care that will destroy us. Get ready to wait 3-years to get that tumor removed. Obama can keep his health care.

Posted by: major | November 1, 2008, 7:36 pm 7:36 pm

Barack Obama received has been endorsed by the National Association of Letter Carriers Union. (NALC)
One of the largest newspapers in Anchorage Alaska endorses Barack Obama. Everyone in Alaska is not in love with (Poison) Palin.
One of the largest (ever) protest demonstrations in Alaska was organized by hundreds of women and their families>>>>>against Palin.
Some signs read: “Bush in a skirt”;
“Keep the Puck out of Washington”;
“I voted for her…Never Again”.

Posted by: Linda Senior | November 1, 2008, 7:36 pm 7:36 pm

I will be so happy when this election is over and Obama wins. I ‘m disapointed in how McCain and Palin have run their campaign. It has been full of lies, dirty, reckless , not a campaign worth the nice people of America. They are an embarrasment to the American People, not a good example for the young Americans to see or hear.

Posted by: bev | November 1, 2008, 7:37 pm 7:37 pm

Christians of America, the time for you to act is now. Go out and vote for John McCain. Get your family and friends to do so as well.
Christians have an obligation to make sure that evil does not take root in this great nation of ours. We have to kick Obama’s shiny black @ss back to his home in Kenya.
Good will always triumph. John McCain will be the next President.
GOD Bless America. Yes,If you are happy that there is no seperation between church and state as our founding fathers had intended, then by all means vote for McCain. Yes, church and state need to come together.

Posted by: susan | November 1, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm

The pro-Obama liberal elite media have tried their best to influence the outcome of this election.
They have failed. There are just too many doubts about Obama. The media have failed to ask the tough questions of him.
The tide is turning against Obama. When it comes to the crunch, people are not going to put a hardcore socialist in the White House.
America First. John McCain for President.

Posted by: Sally Bull | November 1, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm

Oh, that’s just great. Hussein Muhammad Obama is bringing all his extended family and friends from Kenya to stay in the White House should he get elected.
Say no to muslim radicalism. Say no to Obama.
Posted by: Sally Bull | Nov 1, 2008 7:24:30 PM
Say no to ignorant people and vote for Obama, who is going to put money into education. Looks like we need it from some of these posts.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm

Beware of election machine fraud.

Posted by: Patty | November 1, 2008, 7:39 pm 7:39 pm

Obama says “that is above my paygrade” now that is a canidate that does not need to be in the white house.
Vote for america..vote mccain/palin

Posted by: major | November 1, 2008, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm

. We have to kick Obama’s shiny black @ss back to his home in Kenya.
Good will always triumph. John McCain will be the next President.
Posted by: susan | Nov 1, 2008 7:38:07 PM
Gee that’s a real Christian thing to say. Yes good will prevail and Obama will be our next President. The evil John McCain and his Parrot Palin will be banished to the gates of hell.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 7:42 pm 7:42 pm

I will be so happy when this election is over and Obama wins. I ‘m disapointed in how McCain and Palin have run their campaign. It has been full of lies, dirty, reckless , not a campaign worth the nice people of America. They are an embarrasment to the American People, not a good example for the young Americans to see or hear.
Posted by: bev | Nov 1, 2008 7:37:13 PM
I am sorry to say this but you are the biggest idiot to post here. The character of a man running for the highest office in this country is very relevant to voters.
The LA Times is holding back a video of Obama praising Rashid Khalidi after the man gave a hate speech calling for the destruction of Israel,
If imbeciles like yourself choose to be blind, that is your right but the majority of voters want to know who this mysterious man who claims to be able to perform miracles is.

Posted by: Sally Bull | November 1, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm

Gotta love that cindy williams..she knows obama is a lie, cheat, trench coat, glu sniffing radical.
People Mccain is a honerable man who loves this country. Obama has only hate for this country..and obama’s bride godzilla. now she spews of hate for this great country.
Vote for america..vote Mccain/Palin

Posted by: major | November 1, 2008, 7:45 pm 7:45 pm

One of the greater sins in many religions is “Telling lies”. Why are there so many liars in this blog especially from the McCain sympathizers or paid bloggers? Are they not afraid of the Judgment Day?

Posted by: Sutter197 | November 1, 2008, 7:45 pm 7:45 pm

Cindy Williams:
That rattling is in your head.

Posted by: Joel | November 1, 2008, 7:45 pm 7:45 pm

Wow, what a great Christian zeal! God please save me from your followers! Vote for future! Vote Obama!

Posted by: druid | November 1, 2008, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm

Can u believe what Sally Bull wrote down here?, people are just insane, they will do anything to bring obama down, i can’t believe some poeple think like palin, don’t u want to travel freely around the world with your great american passport?, huh? or u prefer to be chased and kidnapped?, sold for cheap money?, bcos of an illegal immigrant, is she not a being like you?, do u think she ever saw obama?, why are people do dumb?, i feel like crying out loud when i see dumb messages like this, go to school !. elect maccain and see what the world would turn out to be, every country will take advantage of the American downfall, don’t u get it?, or how else do u want me to break it down for you? Many countries are running from america to deal with India and china, u know why? bcos ur dollar is now so rubbish, before bush got elected, i could do alot with just a dollar, now beggers don’t even want a dollar, LOL, i guess it will be nothing soon, elect your so called mccain and we shall see !.

Posted by: BJ | November 1, 2008, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm

Who is the real Obama? The media has tried to cover him and now it is backfiring because americans will not vote for a canidate that we do not know.
go mccain /palin 08

Posted by: major | November 1, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm

If your worried about the National Debt,just make everyone on welfare take a drug tested before recieving a check.
McCain/Palin

Posted by: Book | November 1, 2008, 7:49 pm 7:49 pm

THIS JUST IN ON DRUDGEREPORT.COM: Palin won’t release her medical record because she had an ABORTION!!!!!

Posted by: Sam the Plumber | November 1, 2008, 7:49 pm 7:49 pm

The LA Times is holding back a video of Obama praising Rashid Khalidi after the man gave a hate speech calling for the destruction of Israel,
If imbeciles like yourself choose to be blind, that is your right but the majority of voters want to know who this mysterious man who claims to be able to perform miracles is.
Posted by: Sally Bull | Nov 1, 2008 7:43:29 PM
I notice you parrots don’t bring up the fact that McCain was on a board that FUNDED Khalidi at one time.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 7:49 pm 7:49 pm

I must repond to the Republicans on this site. I’m a student at Indiana University and almost everyone here is supporting Obama. We don’t need another Republican war-monger in the White House or an aged politician with a Cold War mentality. We represent the younger generation of Americans and we want our country to regain the standing it once had of peace and prosperity. We are against war and we believe Obama represents our generation and our ideals. We know as a fact that in university’s all across the United States that 90%+ of students think like we do and are going to vote as we do. We know this from our blog associations with all these colleges. Remember we are the generation that is becoming of age to take over and run this great country, and our voices are going to be heard. Thank you for reading this. Obama for President.

Posted by: sean | November 1, 2008, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm

it ain’t over til it’s over…

Posted by: lennie kravitz | November 1, 2008, 7:54 pm 7:54 pm

Obama has shoved in your face politics to the american people long enough. Real americans do not need in your face politics, we do our home work and know Mccain will be the right president and the one to keep us safe.
So all you obama cry babies..go watch reruns of obama’s trance dance.
GO MCCAIN/PALIN..save us from obama

Posted by: major | November 1, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm

Looks like same sex marriages has had its origin during the eight years of the Bush administration. Nothing was done to halt its
If that’s your excuse for voting for McCain, check with thousands of Catholics (just like McCain) who are voting, have voted and will be voting for Barack Obama, you may as well vote for him.
It would be wonderful, not to force a lack of choice upon thousands of women, who will abort their babies anyway, finding a way to get have it done,with or without anyone else’s approval.
It has been documented that women who receive the kind of counseling which addresses their personal dilemmas, choose not to abort. Their are thousands of families who want babies that can’t have them. However, forcing the issue has not and will not work. Check your women’s history on the issue, especially during the period before abortions could be done in a sanitary and safe environment. It ain’t pretty.

Posted by: Linda Senior | November 1, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm

Posted by: sean | Nov 1, 2008 7:51:08 PM
I commend the young voters like you for getting out there and getting involved. MMy 18 yr old niece and her boyfriend were going door to door today to remind ppeople to vote and to vote for Obama.
It is definitely your future that we are interested in and that is another reason as a 49 yr old woman I am voting for Obama as is my 82 yr old mother.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 7:56 pm 7:56 pm

why u so dumb for God’s sake, why would a Newspaper hold back something video of Obama praising Rashid Khalidi, why u so dumb pls tell me, why….. can u think at all?, don’t u think, sit down and see the way things are going?, they want you to believe that, America is a big nation, and they want who will lead America to the best, whatever happens in America changes the World, we all watch America and learn, even in the same America there are so many dumb people that can’t think, there head is in there ass

Posted by: BJ | November 1, 2008, 7:56 pm 7:56 pm

Sally Bull your argument was so good that it convinced me that Obama is an awful terrorist Kenyan Muslim!!! I am sorry I ever contemplated voting for him. EWWW!!!……….PSYCHE!

Posted by: BEING BLACK IS UNAMERICAN? | November 1, 2008, 7:56 pm 7:56 pm

Sorry folks..we don’t need a president like obama that introduces his wife as “my babies mama”. Thats just getto.
This week even sarkosky (france pres.) said obama is to naive and dangerous to be president.
God save us..mccain will win

Posted by: major | November 1, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm

Thank you Yankee:
Here’s a variation:
McCain will never be anyone’s darling. When he was born, the doctor slapped his mother.

Posted by: James | November 1, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm

Don’t believe this nonsense poll! The race will be razor tight at time of the election and Obama will probably win but in two years the democrats will be thrown out of Congress in mass as their socialistic policies will completely destroy employment in the private sector. Obama has lots of people to pay off—welfare people, the Al Gores of the phony global warmning garbage(we just had the coldest October on record in south Florida and many other places in the U.S. Fuel prices which are very low now will sky rocket again as they start their “green garbage”—-bio fuels have hurt the environment not helped as hyped by the corn lobbyists. America will not be led by Obama who is no leader but will suffer like we did under Carter until someone conservative takes back and heals the country if it even survives Obama!

Posted by: rockychance | November 1, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm

Yeah sean i believe you !.

Posted by: BJ | November 1, 2008, 8:01 pm 8:01 pm

When Obama racks up about 350 electoral votes, Sarah will say “I told you we shouldn’t have pulled out of Michigan”
Palin/O.J.Simpson 2012!

Posted by: blindhowlin | November 1, 2008, 8:01 pm 8:01 pm

Sorry folks..we don’t need a president like obama that introduces his wife as “my babies mama”. Thats just getto.
This week even sarkosky (france pres.) said obama is to naive and dangerous to be president.
God save us..mccain will win
Posted by: major | Nov 1, 2008 7:59:05 PM
Gee, I would rather have that than McCain calling his wife the “c” word.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm

The world wishes Obama to win, even the french president welcomed him as a president, where did u get ur statement from about the sarkosky?, i live in paris and i know how people are crazy about obama u this liar !.

Posted by: BJ | November 1, 2008, 8:05 pm 8:05 pm

Posted by: sean | Nov 1, 2008 7:51:08 PM
I commend the young voters like you for getting out there and getting involved. MMy 18 yr old niece and her boyfriend were going door to door today to remind ppeople to vote and to vote for Obama.
It is definitely your future that we are interested in and that is another reason as a 49 yr old woman I am voting for Obama as is my 82 yr old mother.
Posted by: Jwench | Nov 1, 2008 7:56:03 PM…….thank you for taking the time to read my post, and thank you for voting to make our nation great again. It’s not just about us, it’s about the whole world too. We need to convince other countries that we are serious about peace and cleaning up ours and their enviornments, before they can respect us again. I don’t like the idea of all those countries hating us because we had such a stupid president. We are about the future, not the past or present.

Posted by: sean | November 1, 2008, 8:06 pm 8:06 pm

Vote for america…vote Mccain/Palin
Penn., georgia,florida..we love Mccain/Palin

Posted by: cindy williams | November 1, 2008, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm

Cindy Williams…what planet are you on? Are you open-minded? Do you want to make a well-informed decision on Tuesday? If so, please go to http://www.therealmccain.com and let John McCain tell you in his own words why you SHOULD NOT vote for him on election day. No Cindy – what you will see on this site is not “a bunch of liberal pundits”…what you will see is John McCain…in his own voice using his own words – giving you reason upon reason why NOT to vote for him. Please watch of view videos…and then carefully consider your decision.

Posted by: Brent | November 1, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm

The silent majority speaks on nov 4 and Obama goes back home to south side chicago with his street thugs
———-
You Repugnicans are funnier than Baghdad Bob. Move over while we clean up the crap your guys have ben throwing onto the country over the last 8 years.

Posted by: FactCheck | November 1, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm

Take time to learn about Obama’s illegal involvement in Kenyan politics and connections to radical Islam and communism as well.

Posted by: JanetLA | November 1, 2008, 8:13 pm 8:13 pm

REALITY AND FACTUAL QUOTES – HERE YOU GO !!! Joe ask’s Obama : {{ “Your new tax plan is going to tax me more, isn’t it?” the plumber asked, complaining that he was being taxed “more and more for fulfilling the American dream.” }} — Obama’s reply : {{ “”It’s not that I want to punish your success. I just want to make sure that everybody who is behind you, that they’ve got a chance for success too,” Obama responded. “My attitude is that if the economy’s good for folks from the bottom up, it’s gonna be good for everybody … I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.” }} — PS: THE PLUMBER (JOE) IS A SINGLE FATHER . THAT IS SOCIALISM !!!!

Posted by: Isabella | November 1, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm

PS: THE PLUMBER (JOE) IS A SINGLE FATHER . THAT IS SOCIALISM !!!!
Posted by: Isabella | Nov 1, 2008 8:19:55 PM
How do you figure that? Even McCain says he isn’t a socialist. (Larry King Live)

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 8:23 pm 8:23 pm

http://www.therealmccain.com
Take a look and then decide.

Posted by: Brent | November 1, 2008, 8:23 pm 8:23 pm

I want to add one more comment. After reading the posts on this board being spewed by Republicans, one can only envision the educational backgrounds of these simpletons. Most can’t even complete a full sentence. I’m not saying all Republicans are inclined toward hate and racism, but on this one topic it seems as though that shoe fits most of them here. Where can I go to read some intelligent and insightful posts by GOP’s? Certainly not here!

Posted by: sean | November 1, 2008, 8:24 pm 8:24 pm

Wow! So much hatred in all these blogs. especially from the McCain supporters. must be desperate.

Posted by: mcmhurrray | November 1, 2008, 8:25 pm 8:25 pm

Where are Sarah Palin’s medical records? Is it drugs? abortions? Why did she risk the unborn child by taking a 8 hour long flight to Alaska after her water broke? She didn’t seek immediate or on flight medical attention either

Posted by: jonathanw | November 1, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm

Wow! So much hatred in all these blogs. especially from the McCain supporters. must be desperate.

Posted by: mcmhurrray | November 1, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm

Better not count out McCain. He has Cheney’s backing….that says a lot..
of why to not vote for McCain.

Posted by: scott jeffries | November 1, 2008, 8:28 pm 8:28 pm

Why can’t she release even a summary medical report?

Posted by: jonathanw | November 1, 2008, 8:28 pm 8:28 pm

Why does Obama need his own private security force? The German SS sounds familiar.
http://www.middleofright.com/2008/11/obamas-civilian-security-force-scary.html

Posted by: Michael | November 1, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm

Cindy … even if you can’t see clearly, the world sees that McCain is simply representing two viewpoints in America.
Corporate America (who have become rich at the expense of the middle class) and the uneducated bigots who will never question what they are told by the Republican party.

Posted by: paul_in_vanc | November 1, 2008, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm

You can tell when Obama-Osama is lying, what ever his name is; every time his mouth moves, that joker is telling a lie. He has sooooooooooooooooooo many people fooled. Hate to break it to all you Obama-Osama believers, but he is the anti-christ.

Posted by: dagatorite | November 1, 2008, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm

The most important question in this election to Senator Obama has been ignored by the media. Question to Senator Obama: “Why should you be allowed (as President of the United States) to have access to U.S. government TOP SECRET documents when, because of your past associations with anti-American terrorists and anarchists, you would surely be denied a lower level U.S. government security clearance if you were to apply for a sensitive government job like millions of other Americans? From “Zayra-the-Plummer” in Costa Rica

Posted by: TheLastVoter | November 1, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm

I can’t help but wonder how many posters in this forum are NOT US citizens. I’ve noticed what appears to be many comments from foreigners. For those of you who are not US citizens…please keep your nosein your own business and stop trying to influence America’s politics.

Posted by: 42n82bfearless | November 1, 2008, 8:36 pm 8:36 pm

paul_in_vanc – Obama doesn’t care about the poor otherwise his brother wouldn’t live in hut and his aunt wouldn’t live in the projects in Boston. This man just wants power. That is why he wants his own civilian security force to match the military.
Honestly, are the civilians in America that much of a threat to him?
http://www.middleofright.com/2008/11/obamas-civilian-security-force-scary.html
http://www.middleofright.com/2008/11/why-barack-obama-is-wrong-for-our.html

Posted by: Michael | November 1, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm

Do not take anything for granted on Tuesday. Get out and vote and make sure it’s a vote for Obama.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 8:39 pm 8:39 pm

Cindy,
Wake up dear and smell the reality. You slam Joe Biden when Sarah Palin is so clearly not informed or prepared to be VP? My cat would have been a better choice. Have you actually watched the Palin intervies with Katie Couric? If so, you could not even consider defending her. The writers at SNL got to take the day off because for the Palin parody – there was nothing to write. The took her answers VERBATIM. That’s right – she is that absurd. Again, go to http://www.therealmccain.com and let John McCain tell you in his own words why NOT to vote for him. Be informed. Go to the site and watch the videos. Then, come back here and try to defend what you have seen. You won’t because you can’t. It’s that simple. Check out that site – then carefully consider your decision. Our country’s future depends on us all making well-informed decisions – not decisions based on bad motives or misinformation.

Posted by: Brent | November 1, 2008, 8:39 pm 8:39 pm

Tic Toc Tic Toc Tic Toc….
See ya Sarah, the moose are
calling you back to be impeached…

Posted by: Julie | November 1, 2008, 8:40 pm 8:40 pm

I can’t help but wonder how many posters in this forum are NOT US citizens. I’ve noticed what appears to be many comments from foreigners. For those of you who are not US citizens…please keep your nosein your own business and stop trying to influence America’s politics.
Posted by: 42n82bfearless | Nov 1, 2008 8:36:58 PM
Yes, and those foreigners are showing us what asses we are. Maybe if America tried keeping their noses out of other people’s business we wouldn’t be in the boat we are in.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 8:42 pm 8:42 pm

Hey McCain that noise you hear is the fat lady clearing her throat.

Posted by: Mike | November 1, 2008, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm

Jwench: Don’t worry, I voted for Obama on Monday and against every Republivcan on the ballot, except my cousin who’s running for county surveyor as a Republican. It’s not his fault, he just doesn’t know any better.

Posted by: bob | November 1, 2008, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm

Jwench: Don’t worry, I voted for Obama on Monday and against every Republivcan on the ballot, except my cousin who’s running for county surveyor as a Republican. It’s not his fault, he just doesn’t know any better.
Posted by: bob | Nov 1, 2008 8:45:36 PM
I wish we had early voting, but I will be doing the same here in PA on Tuesday. PA will deliver an Obama victory!!

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 8:51 pm 8:51 pm

Despite the claims of the biased media, this race is far from over. The election is decided by VOTES, not by POLLS.
Ignore the media hysteria about polls and VOTE. Every vote matters in this election. Don’t let the biased media sway you into thinking that NObama has won. He has not. The vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4th determines who wins, not the stupid polls that are cited as if they were gospel.

Posted by: MyFellowAmericans | November 1, 2008, 8:51 pm 8:51 pm

Big, HUGE mistake people! His lips FLAP, but he SAYS NOTHING! Obama is a nobody being run by somebody else! Just because you are black, does not mean you should vote for a black. Think for yourselves. THINK THINK THINK

Posted by: STOP STOP STOP | November 1, 2008, 8:55 pm 8:55 pm

This comment is for all of you gun clinging, bible thumping, people out there in cyberspace…………McCain/Palin 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: mom | November 1, 2008, 8:56 pm 8:56 pm

I need some popcorn and I should make a trip to the liquor store. It’s gonna be a great night for America and im gonna toast the downfall and crash of McSame Tuesday night!!!! Listen up repukes…AMERICA IS SICK OF YOU!!!!! Michelle

Posted by: Michelle H | November 1, 2008, 8:57 pm 8:57 pm

How can you people honestly vote for Obama knowing that he wants to create a NEW Civilian military that is just as strong and well funded as the military we use to hunt the bad guys.
You realize we’ll be the bad guys next right?
http://www.middleofright.com/2008/11/obamas-civilian-security-force-scary.html

Posted by: Michael | November 1, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm

Just realizing how many people in foreign countries want Obama to win was a major reason I voted for McCain.

Posted by: Nick | November 1, 2008, 9:01 pm 9:01 pm

Newsflash: San Angelo, Texas. My elderly mother received a call today from someone asking her if she would like to cast her vote over the phone. Of course she said yes. They asked her who she wanted to vote for. She told them she wanted to cast her vote for McCain. They told her,”Thank You, your vote has been cast”. We all know this is not how it works. Her friend received a simnilar call, and when she told them she wanted to vote for Obama, they offered to have a car pick her up and take her to the poll. This is outrageous that these people are preying on the elderly in this fashion. if I hadn’t learned of this, my mother’s vote would not have been cast. I am personally taking her to vote. This information needs to be shared with our elderly, so they don’t get duped out of voting!!!!!

Posted by: mom | November 1, 2008, 9:02 pm 9:02 pm

What a blessing it will be for the country to have an honorable president for the first time in eight years. Barrack Obama will work hard to bring America out of the despair and evil of the Bush administration. Obama has led a campaign of integrity with lots of hard work. He has proven his presidential qualities to the nation.

Posted by: Vicki | November 1, 2008, 9:03 pm 9:03 pm

Just because you are black, does not mean you should vote for a black. Think for yourselves. THINK THINK THINK
Posted by: STOP STOP STOP | Nov 1, 2008 8:55:32 PM
Just because your white doesn’t mean you should vote white. Please put your nonsense to rest.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 9:04 pm 9:04 pm

Has anybody seen the Obama speech with the Civilian National Security Force. Basically if we don’t say anything that Obama likes we will get tossed off the plane. He is definitly taking us away from our Constitution. Change is right. Sounds like Big Brother Obama is going to change the good ole USA. I guess I need to ask. Is that what you really want.

Posted by: aforefreedom | November 1, 2008, 9:06 pm 9:06 pm

ALERT!!! read this from Zogby
Pollster John Zogby: “Is McCain making a move? The three-day average holds steady, but McCain outpolled Obama today, 48% to 47%. He is beginning to cut into Obama’s lead among independents, is now leading among blue collar voters, has strengthened his lead among investors and among men, and is walloping Obama among NASCAR voters. Joe the Plumber may get his license after all. “Obama’s lead among women declined, and it looks like it is occurring because McCain is solidifying the support of conservative women, which is something we saw last time McCain picked up in the polls. If McCain has a good day tomorrow, we will eliminate Obama’s good day three days ago, and we could really see some tightening in this rolling average. But for now, hold on.”

Posted by: TruthMan | November 1, 2008, 9:07 pm 9:07 pm

Nick
That makes sense. The world might actually start respecting us again if we elect Obama, and we certainly can’t have THAT, can we?

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 9:08 pm 9:08 pm

It is no wonder that all the McCain supporters write in caps. They are angry, fearful, and can’t get over the fact that Obama will win because among other things he ran a clean campaign. Obama was not responsible for McCain’s choice of a ditsy VP, he is going to make sure the middle class gets a break instead of the oil companies and mercenaries that Bush/Cheney/McCain have enriched. He did not stand in the way of deregulation of the financial companies the way those Goopers have. He is going to help improve the lives of 95% of our population (the top 5% can live very nicely with the very small tax increase Obama will impose on them, they can certainly afford it.
Obama/Biden in a Landslide. Count on it. Just get off the couch and vote people!

Posted by: Larry | November 1, 2008, 9:09 pm 9:09 pm

As of this morning, McCain is gaining on Obama and has pulled back within the margin of error in the latest Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby daily tracking. Pollster John Zogby says McCain actually OUTPOLLED Obama in a one-day poll today, 48% to 47%. He is beginning to cut into Obama’s lead. —- McCain will pull ahead by Tuesday!!!! McCain-Palin WIN!!

Posted by: Mark | November 1, 2008, 9:10 pm 9:10 pm

…Ahem…..attention all repukes…I will ask you kindly to stop frothing on my shoes. You really need to sit back and relax before you pop a vein. Better get used to it…..Barack Obama will indeed be the first duly elected president in 12 years..and im gonna party like it’s 1999!!!!! Michelle

Posted by: Michelle H | November 1, 2008, 9:10 pm 9:10 pm

TruthMan
Yes, we know that Drudge has shown you all the Great Zogby Poll, and sent you forth to inform the world, but most of us just look at the running averages that can be found on several sites, including Zogby and the ones that have 5-11 point leads for Obama.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 9:10 pm 9:10 pm

Just realizing how many people in foreign countries want Obama to win was a major reason I voted for McCain.
Posted by: Nick | Nov 1, 2008 9:01:57 PM
That’s so Bush and Cheyney of you.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm

McCain’s promise to REFORM DC makes him very unpopular – the good ole boys club have done all possible to defeat him-Republican and Democrat.
Obama signed pledge to take public financing, he lied and has raised more than $630,000,000. Obama is very RADICAL (video Rev Jememiah Wright on Y T)- is this want you really want for America. Most Liberal Senator as President, 4th most liberal as VP and way left Congress – No BRAKES. Obama took 2nd most money from Freddie-Fannie, Johnson/Raines on his election committees. Democrats in the middle of meltdown. ACORN=voter fraud – used them to defeat Hillary, using them to buy White House. If he wins no one will every take public finacing and our government will forever after be for SALE. SAD DAY for AMERICA>

Posted by: pbatrs | November 1, 2008, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm

Going back to the 1976 election — comparing the polls in October to the actual election results — the polls have ALWAYS overestimate support for the DEMOCRAT candidate — averaging from a 6 to 10 point error!! So there is no fear on the “right” — we are well within striking distance!!!

Posted by: Mark | November 1, 2008, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm

Glad all you Democrats are “happy” that your party gets to play. Its too bad you’ll never be able to complain again as soon as Obamas SS gets in power.
http://www.middleofright.com/2008/11/obamas-civilian-security-force-scary.html

Posted by: Michael | November 1, 2008, 9:23 pm 9:23 pm

Go to the WASHINGTON POST this is who they polled!
Democrats 89 9
Independents 48 48
Republicans 12 86

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 9:25 pm 9:25 pm

Hopefully a democrat will win and world will be free of moron and stupid president

Posted by: Stephen | November 1, 2008, 9:25 pm 9:25 pm

Obama is better for the economy. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that. McCain doesn’t have a clue!

Posted by: Sean | November 1, 2008, 9:27 pm 9:27 pm

They are comparing Apples to Oranges
Check out the polling and who they poll
http://www.washingtonpost.com

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 9:28 pm 9:28 pm

Obama stole the election from Hillary-ACORN paid $800,000 from his campaign to register voters.
Obama bought the media, why not the polls, he has spent over $23,000,000 on polling – with enough money you can do most anything including buy the White House – He signed a pledge, he lied, that is not honorable. Bill Clinton said “McCain is an honorable man – Palin has good instincts”

Posted by: pbatrs | November 1, 2008, 9:29 pm 9:29 pm

Cindy Williams…the men in little white jackets are looking for you as you appear to be living in another world.

Posted by: Kathy | November 1, 2008, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm

Spread the wealth for KIDS
If your child works really hard for and A and the kid next to him doesn’t and gets a D. Don’t you think they should average his grade so het gets a c+

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm

Glad all you Democrats are “happy” that your party gets to play. Its too bad you’ll never be able to complain again as soon as Obamas SS gets in power.
http://www.middleofright.com/2008/11/obamas-civilian-security-force-scary.html
Posted by: Michael | Nov 1, 2008 9:23:44 PM
We will just be glad the Republican thieves are finally out of office for at least 4-8 years.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 9:34 pm 9:34 pm

Jane
Who is talking about averaging anything? The filthy rich will remain filthy rich, don’t you worry about them.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm

Lets remember Bush the mass murderer of over 4000 Valiant,Brave American Service people. He LIED about Wmd! He lied about Al Quiada in Iraq! All these lies to help his big corporate sponsors led to all those deaths. We don’t need another of that type of President = McCain…. Anyone else .anyone…

Posted by: oldIowan | November 1, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm

Sounds like Obama would have his own posse of thugs to see that everyone bows to his policies. Hold on to your guns before he repeals the 2nd amendment!
Maybe that Obama character is just trying to be rather mavericky….

Posted by: 42n82bfearless | November 1, 2008, 9:36 pm 9:36 pm

The ignorance of the McCain/Palin supporters is stunning. Cindy Williams I have been laughing my ass off at your complete lack of sense.

Posted by: Shelley | November 1, 2008, 9:36 pm 9:36 pm

Why does ANYONE want McSame to become president? He has voted with Bush over 90% of the time.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 9:37 pm 9:37 pm

jock50981
The filthy rich are the ones that give you jobs.
Have you ever got a job from poor man?

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 9:39 pm 9:39 pm

“Sounds like Obama would have his own posse of thugs to see that everyone bows to his policies. Hold on to your guns before he repeals the 2nd amendment!”
omg. posse of thugs?

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm

hey im, and so many others like me say>>>ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!dems and repubs and of course like myself INdepndandts..i just cant wait until all of this CRap is over with..on nov 4 hey look obama was born in america .. he has a birth certificate from hawaii. there, mr jerome corsi.. i have my birth cetif from us army hosp from w germany .if i didnt have that , i would be born in german hospital.yikes !!he helped out people in america, obama did . he a human being there. i lived in chicago ill, projects in the 1960s , not a fun place to be but hey it works..did ever ?? mccain and palin went to a soup kitchen in colorado springs , nooo, he went to some big burger joint with elway and a base ball stadium, not the mayor or the county commish here went with him there.. For SHame.. there. this is over in nov 4 people THANK god ,ill start carving the turkey and the dressing there..thanks!

Posted by: jim | November 1, 2008, 9:41 pm 9:41 pm

Just remember McCain is a closer.He surprized the pundits and polls and media in the primaries.He was left for dead by the media on the side of the road and came back.I would be very worried if I supported Obama.The story about his aunt may be important.He is already distancing himself from her like he does with all his associations.He won’t be able to do that when he’s president.

Posted by: TruthMan | November 1, 2008, 9:41 pm 9:41 pm

Tara
The Deomcrats hold the majority for it to get to President Bush it has to passed by the Democrats adn they all voted 90% of the time

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 9:41 pm 9:41 pm

The Deomcrats hold the majority for it to get to President Bush it has to passed by the Democrats adn they all voted 90% of the time

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 9:45 pm 9:45 pm

Of course foreign countries want Obama -he has promised them a lot as well. Stop and think what middle class is in the world.
He lied about public financing why wouldn’t his tax chart be a lie. To those of you truly undecided please think this thru. He jumps from $250,000 to $200,000 back and forth numerous times and Biden said $150,000 and Richardson said $120,000. He does not tell the truth.

Posted by: pbatrs | November 1, 2008, 9:48 pm 9:48 pm

re: posting by Sally Bull
It is obvious that “Bull” is your middle
name only, and your last name is CRAP.
YOUR POSTINGS ARE IGNORANT AND RACIST. People like you are give Americans a bad name.

Posted by: enough already | November 1, 2008, 9:49 pm 9:49 pm

JOHN MCCAIN A TRUE AMERICAN CHEATER PUTTING HIMSELF FIRST BEFORE HIS OWN COUNTRY.ASK AMERICAN POWS THEY HAVE NOTHING BUT HAVING SHAME AND BE OFFENDED BY HIM WHILE KNOWING THAT HE WAS CRACKED AND GAVE UP HISCOUNTRY TO COMMUNISTS PLAYING IN PROPAGANDA AGAINST HIS OWN COUNTRY. AMERICAN ENEMY MAY WANT THIS COWARD AND CROOK AS PRESIDENT BUT REAL AMERICAN HEROES NOT.VOTING FOR MCcain IS AS SAME AS ENDORSING ADULTERY, SINCE MCCHEATER HIMSELF HAD ADMITTED ADULTERY WHILE MARRIED TO HIS FIRST WIFE.
HTTP://WWW.VIETNAMVETERANSAGAINSTJOHNMCCAIN.COM

Posted by: No MCcain | November 1, 2008, 9:49 pm 9:49 pm

Tara the democrats (majority) make the bills and vote on the bills. Majority rules and that is the democrats. The president then signs after Congress and the Senate vote.

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 9:49 pm 9:49 pm

TruthMan says
John Mccain = Turtle
Barack Obama = Hare
!!!Like the old aesop fable mccain will plod his way to victory!!!

Posted by: TruthMan | November 1, 2008, 9:50 pm 9:50 pm

One thing we learned in the last few decades is that Republicans can usually run effective negative campaigns, but can’t govern. This Republican, McCain, can’t even run an effective attack campaign. It’s filled with infighting, contradictions and a lack of overall strategy. Given the history of Republican cronyism when they govern, combined with clear evidence of campaign incompetence, a McCain/Palin presidency would almost certainly be a disaster. Put country first – vote Obama.

Posted by: Think About It | November 1, 2008, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm

Just looked up the electorial map, and obama has California 58%-34% and New York 64%-31%. =)

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm

I often think about why people who earn less than $250,000 worry about a Clinton era tax increase on those that do. During the last eight years, peoples wages have gone down…so there are even less people who make that much…so for many of us the fact they will recieve a tax cut should be a nice think. Bush gave tax cuts to wealthiest Americans and expected that the money would trickle down to all of us. That has not happened.

Posted by: amaryee | November 1, 2008, 9:52 pm 9:52 pm

The Zogby poll seems to be out of whack for that one day that shows McCain up by one point on Friday for its three day tracking poll.
The other tracking polls also inculde Friday and don’t show this trend. Also many of the other tracking polls have larger samples than Zogby’s 400 per day and Zogby doesn’t include people only using cell phones. They come out with their poll earlier so maybe its not as well researched?
But on the other hand the Zogby tracking poll was the first to show the gap narrowing about 10 days ago before widening again. Plus I expect its unlikely Obama could win by 10 points and expect the other polls to narrow.
On the positive side for Obama is that many key states like Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Florida have already cast about 50-70% of the likely final total and this happened when Obama was ahead. So unless the remaining vote breaks significantly for McCain he could be finished. I think he has lost Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, and Colorado already since all have already cast 60-70% of the 2004 total, so McCain WILL lose if Obama wins one of the following states he leads in (PA, FL, OH, VA, NC).

Posted by: Steve Courton | November 1, 2008, 9:53 pm 9:53 pm

Tara how old are you?

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 9:54 pm 9:54 pm

Jwench – pretty sad that you’ll elect someone to take away your rights and our wealth AND put in power a civilian “security force” so we cannot reclaim it. All in the name of partisan politics. Very petty.
Why Barack Obama is WRONG for our Country.
http://www.middleofright.com/2008/11/why-barack-obama-is-wrong-for-our.html

Posted by: Michael | November 1, 2008, 9:54 pm 9:54 pm

California and New York have always
been Democratic.

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 9:56 pm 9:56 pm

Being wealthy was a crime in the Soviet Union. Communists (as well as Hitler) came to power on the PLATFORM OF CHANGE during time of Economic Hardships with REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH in mind. The end result was MILLIONs of PEOPLE DIED FIGHTING the most horrific ISMs of the 20th century.
IF YOU LEARN NOTHING FROM HISTORY YOU ARE FOREVER DOOMED TO REPEAT IT.
OBAMA’s Radicalization of America IS WRONG for this country, OBAMA’s Past Associations with anti-American, anti-White, anti-semitic friends and spiritual advisers disqualifies him from the highest office on the planet. Obama’s taxation scheme will penalize hard work, creatively and will bread mediocrity. It will DESTROY 5 million SMALL BUSINESSES, which are the CORNESTONE of our Economy. What Obama DOES NOT Understand is that there is NOTHING SMALL ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS IN AMERICA.
Obama lacks Experience, JUDGMENT, INTEGRITY and CHARACTER.
Vote McCain.

Posted by: Obama Is Not Fit To Lead | November 1, 2008, 9:57 pm 9:57 pm

Hey – I looked at gas prices today and the price in Omaha, NE is 2.11. Bush and the Big Oil companies must have listened to all you liberals and decided to give us a break. You said it was their fault that gas was at $4 so it must be their “fault” that it is now back down. Either that or it was suppply and demand with some speculation mixed in that most intelligent people said. Good luck as well on the tax break – the line keeps creeping down – what it is it anyway – $250,000 or $150,000, or $120,000?? With all the promises from Obama that government will fix everything you better start getting paid in cash and hiding it in your basement walls. The government is not very good at anything except getting bigger, spending your money, and protecting their own. Bush has failed us as well by spending just like a democrat. Hey – if my kid gets a ton of halloween candy and the kid next door who is too lazy to go out gets none, i think I will give him some of ours to prepare for the Presidency of Obama.

Posted by: ms1236 | November 1, 2008, 9:57 pm 9:57 pm

Why do you need to know how old I am?

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 9:57 pm 9:57 pm

Tara because you don’t seem to be educated on the way our government works

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 9:59 pm 9:59 pm

No McCain – Let’s see, Obama is endoresed by Iran, Libya, Hamas, and the PLO…hmmmm…these are the wrong characters I want on my side. They all know that Obama has a reputation for avoiding conflict, and this will allow them to intimidate Israel and other American allies without fearing the support of America. Under Obama we would essentially become a country led by a wimp with no backbone.

Posted by: 42n82bfearless | November 1, 2008, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm

Jane has the nerve to ask how old Tara is. We might ask you the same question.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm

That is why it makes it so scary this year. People are voting and they have no idea what this issues are. But, they are getting paid to go vote.
I’ts not Democrates vs Republicans
It’s about this issues

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 10:03 pm 10:03 pm

If McCain wanted to win, he should have run a better campaign. He spent weeks on stupid issues and topics. He gimmicked himself into this corner and is now trying to make up ground that he should have secured a month ago. this is sad because you would think after running in 2000 and being in politics for almost 30 yrs, he would run a smoother and more intelligent campaign. This has been a train wreck for weeks and I am glad we are down to the final 2 days at last.

Posted by: Margie | November 1, 2008, 10:03 pm 10:03 pm

jock59801,
Thanks for the reply, Jock, tough-in-cheek as it was. You know, for years, during the Cold War, the USSR and China pretty much did as they pleased, not caring a whole lot about what the rest of the world thought of them. And now the US is supposed to make sure the rest of the world is happy with our choice of president. Please compare the amount of foreign aid the U.S. provides, even to countries who aren’t friendly, i.e., North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, with any other country on the globe. No one compares to the US. Globalists want us to recognize the world community as The sovereign power. Since WWII we practically built the world community. (Ask Japan, Korea and Germany). Hence, when Wall Street sneezes, the Footse, Nikkei and Hong Kong get a cold. I agree that a lot of mistakes were made by the Bush Administration. I am not happy with many things we’re now having to clean up. But it’s certainly no excuse to accelerate the socialist agenda in this county and deny our democratic roots. But the respect I want the US to enjoy is a healthy fear of messing with us. I want countries to realize there will be Hell to pay if they mess with a US citizen. (Read Teddy Roosevelt) Conversely, if they are allies, I want them to expect the best of us in terms of fairness, integrity and friendship. Times are different. Humans aren’t.
Back to You, Jocko

Posted by: Nick | November 1, 2008, 10:03 pm 10:03 pm

It’s nice to see Obama doing well in the polling. But watching polls is a weird sort of addiction. One vacilates between exuberence, cautious optimism and perterbed skepticism watching the numbers swing between a 6 and 12 point lead for Obama. This morning, my wife and I made 300+ get-out-the-vote calls this at our local Obama campaign office. Making those calls and hearing lots of registered voters in FL saying they had voted or would be voting for Obama relieved a lot of poll-watching stress. Bring your cell phone to your local Obama office, get a 3 minute training and you could be relieving stress too.

Posted by: AppeaseThis | November 1, 2008, 10:05 pm 10:05 pm

jwench
I have no problem giving my age. It’s 53 and I have educated myself on the issues on both sides and how our government works so I can make a good
decision based on what is good for the people, not what is good for congress, and the senators.

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 10:06 pm 10:06 pm

AppeaseThis- that’s great.. I’m sure you’ll be thrilled that Obama’s civilian security goon squad won’t stop by to shake the change out of your pockets.
http://www.middleofright.com/2008/11/obamas-civilian-security-force-scary.html

Posted by: Michael | November 1, 2008, 10:07 pm 10:07 pm

The residents of Broward County, Florida have recently received misleading robocalls telling them that they can vote by phone on Election Day, according to a report in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on Friday.
The report didn’t provide many details, other than the fact that the voice fallaciously identified itself as Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes. When asked whether she had heard about the calls, the supervisor’s public service director said that she hadn’t, and that of course voting by phone is not an option.
The call is just one of a number of dirty tricks being pulled off around the country just before record numbers of voters are expected to turn up at the polls on Election Day.
Another unknown group is distributing flyers (see the flyer after the jump) with official-looking letterhead around the area of Hampton Roads, Virgina that erroneously inform recipients that because of the crowds at the polls, the Virginia State Board of Elections is scheduling Republicans to vote on November 4th, and Democrats on the 5th.

Posted by: June in Oregon | November 1, 2008, 10:08 pm 10:08 pm

No McCain – Let’s see, Obama is endoresed by Iran, Libya, Hamas, and the PLO…hmmmm…these are the wrong characters I want on my side. They all know that Obama has a reputation for avoiding conflict, and this will allow them to intimidate Israel and other American allies without fearing the support of America. Under Obama we would essentially become a country led by a wimp with no backbone.
Posted by: 42n82bfearless | Nov 1, 2008 10:02:26 PM
McCain endorsements:
G. Gordon Liddy
Charles Keating
Darth Vader Cheyney
Lying George Bush
KLA
US Council for World Freedom
William Timmons

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 10:08 pm 10:08 pm

The rest of the world can’t wait for an “Obama Administration” to take over becuase Obama has promised to Spread the Wealth. Who said that it is limited to just the United States? The idea that hard working Americans will be forced to Spread their Wealth to free-loading bums who refuse to work and foreign countries (ABOVE WHAT WE ARE ALREADY GIVING) has upset many voters who once supported him. And, those corrupt leaders in Africa who abuse and exploit their own people can’t wait until Obama visits them with some “goodies”. Sorry….but your man is going down on Nov 4th.

Posted by: TheLastVoter | November 1, 2008, 10:10 pm 10:10 pm

Wait a minute, there is a 14% undecided in the polls. Pollsters are saying that almost 80% of people polled aren’t telling them who they are voting for. If I remember correctly, pollsters had John Kerry winning in 2004. In fact, in the past elections, all the democrats had been leading in the polls. I’ve never been polled and most people haven’t. It ain’t over till it’s over! I think John McCain has just as much a chance to win. I know that the MSM want Obama to win. But they are not in charge, the electorate is.

Posted by: justrighttoo | November 1, 2008, 10:10 pm 10:10 pm

The mainstream newspapers and television networks, the very institutions expected to act as watchdogs and to be a forum for the expression of free speech of all persuasions, have failed the American people during this election not only through biased reporting but also by their shocking failure (refusal?) to dig beyond the surface into Obama’s questionable background. As a result, in this election, the American people have been stripped of the protections normally provided by a vibrant and critical press, one of the most important weapons a free nation has against its leaders (or leaders-to-be) and against the tyranny of power.

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 10:11 pm 10:11 pm

So happy that there only two more days and I will be watching FOX so I can see Hannitys face if/when Obama wins. That will be PRICELESS!! ;-)

Posted by: francheska ;-) | November 1, 2008, 10:11 pm 10:11 pm

Tara, the poor don’t pay taxes. In fact the get earned income credit. They do pay payroll taxes Medicare ets. But, they get all that back in a refund.
It’s not poor it’s just low income people.

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm

Henry…Obama’s Auntie….was at his swearing in 2006…Now tell me that Obama didn’t know that his favorite auntie, the one that he referred to in his book, was still living in American and illegally…living in public housing, basically she was receiving federal aid, which is illegal and a felony….But I bet Kennedy help Obama’s aunt obtain a vaild social security number…I bet she voted in the election, which would be another FEDERAL CRIME…….and Obama will say he didn’t know she was still hear in America….What a liar…..

Posted by: 55Mariposa | November 1, 2008, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm

Hey AppeaseThis – I made calls yesterday (to recruit volunteers) and today (GOTV)… and I too was blown away by the overwhelming support this candidate has – young and old, rich and poor. He ran a brilliant campaign. And, yes, it relieved some stress! I, too, encourage everyone to take part in this historic election! Obama/Biden ’08!

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 10:13 pm 10:13 pm

Who is the Real Mccain?
HTTP://WWW.VIETNAMVETERANSAGAINSTJOHNMCCAIN.COM

Posted by: No MCcain | November 1, 2008, 10:13 pm 10:13 pm

Jwench- What’s your point? How do those you named affect foreign policy?

Posted by: 42n82bfearless | November 1, 2008, 10:13 pm 10:13 pm

free-loading bums who refuse to work
—-
There are people that can’t work.
Tara, the poor don’t pay taxes. In fact the get earned income credit. They do pay payroll taxes Medicare ets. But, they get all that back in a refund.
—-
No kidding. I was responding to this:
Did you know that the top 10% of wage earners (those making over $108,000 per year) pay over 70% of ALL federal taxes in the United States? That means the bottom 90% of Americans pay only 30% of taxes. Out of that 90% the bottom 50% pay less than 3% (the bottom 40% pay NO TAXES AT ALL!). You may wonder how Barack Obama will give a tax cut to 95% of the population when only 60% even pay taxes and the top 5% is the target that taxes will be raised!
(the bottom 40% pay NO TAXES AT ALL!).
Their emphasizing no taxes like they /should/ pay taxes.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 10:17 pm 10:17 pm

franschesak
Glad to see that you will be watching Fox. They have been fair to both.

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 10:17 pm 10:17 pm

42n82bfearless – well, I can’t answer for the poster, but you are aware that G. Gordon Liddy is a domestic terrorist, correct? Perhaps you don’t know about him. I suggest you (and everyone) Google his name to learn about one of McCain’s closest allies…

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 10:17 pm 10:17 pm

You know what? I am tired of these people that can’t make there minds. COME ON PEOPLE. WHAT MORE DOES BARACK OBAMA NEEDS TO TELL YOU. HE HAS TOLD EVERYONE THE TRUTH. THERE’S NOTHING LEFT. NOW WITH MCCAIN I WOULD IMAGINE THAT YOU WOULD BE CONFUSED. HE HAS TOLD YOU NOTHING ABOUT WHAT HE WOULD DO OR WHAT OR WHO HE REALLY IS. SO INFACT ISN’T THE CHOICE ALITTLE EASIER? I MEAN REALLY. OKAY LET’S REVIEW. OBAMA, HONEST, HARD WORKING, AND WILLING TO DO THE DIRTY WORK. LOVES THE PEOPLE AND WILL DO EVERYTHING HE CAN FOR ALL THE PEOPLE NOT THE VERY VIEW. MCSAME, I MEAN MCSHAME, I MEAN MCCAIN.??????????????????????? EVEN HIS OWN DAUGHTER KNOWS HE’S FULL OF S_ _T… GREG

Posted by: greg | November 1, 2008, 10:17 pm 10:17 pm

Tom T — There is a way to deal with it in America: Its called a different type of “correction”. It would be a small task to organize a boycott of sponsors of those press and media institutions that have failed to assume their responsibilities. You are correct, but money talks and sponsors don’t need bad press. The organized boycott would work, but don’t worry: Obama is going down on Election Day. American voters are on to him. Two years of controlled media blitzes favoring Obama are about to go down the tubes in the next 3 days.

Posted by: TheLastVoter | November 1, 2008, 10:18 pm 10:18 pm

Oh don’t worry Chad, Pa. will pull it out for Obama i have no doubt.. from Harrisburg,Pa. Obama country… And Phila, Pittsburg… greg

Posted by: greg | November 1, 2008, 10:20 pm 10:20 pm

Obama ran one of the best campaigns in modern political history. John McCain ran one of the worst. End of story.
Posted by: TDLACA
____________________________________
Actually, Obama ran one of the most dishonest campaigns in American history. He broke his word on abiding by campaign finance reform regulations and sent ACORN in to register illegal aliens.
If Obama were really so popular and so good, why all the trickery? Why would he NEED Acorn and all the other illegalities?
Yes, Obama will probably win, not because he stole the election but because he bought the election with stolen money.

Posted by: marco | November 1, 2008, 10:20 pm 10:20 pm

If we have any tax increase right now (even on the rich) we will throw this country into a depression.

Posted by: Jane | November 1, 2008, 10:21 pm 10:21 pm

Obama in the White House, Pelosi runnign the House, and Reid in the Senate. We will have the most liberal leaning government in the history of the United States. I wonder what new social programs we can create to help redistribute wealth. The ones we have now (from the years of FDR, Kennedy, and Johnson) have worked so well. The days of personal responsibilty and accountbility will officially be over on November 5th. Has anyone looked at what has been happening in Europe over the past 25 to 30 years?? THe liberal experiment is not working – the conservatives in Europe are ready to make a comeback. We too will have to endure many years of socialistic policies before returning to true conservatism (if there are any real conservatives left).

Posted by: ms1236 | November 1, 2008, 10:22 pm 10:22 pm

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2008/11/escape_plan_for_liberals_if_mc.html
Got to see this folks, in the event McCain pulls this out. Hilarious!

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 10:22 pm 10:22 pm

Bravo TDLACA Bravo…greg

Posted by: greg | November 1, 2008, 10:23 pm 10:23 pm

If Obama were really so popular and so good, why all the trickery? Why would he NEED Acorn and all the other illegalities?
——-
Obama is more popular with the people. Nickelodian picked him for president, BET is always aiding everyone to vote for him, and he has celeberties all over the place help campaigning
for him.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 10:24 pm 10:24 pm

francheska – You really think Sean Hannity will be upset if Obama wins?? The partisan pundits have much more to say when the opposite party is in power. This will make him more popular than ever.

Posted by: ms1236 | November 1, 2008, 10:27 pm 10:27 pm

Are Americans going to try and surround themselves with a “radiant white light” while cheering for a messiah who appeared out of left field? From economic policy to foreign policy it’s a scenario that, if history teaches us anything, will fare poorly, possibly even tragically. And there won’t be a chance to go back, to pick another scenario and begin those grim years over again.

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 10:30 pm 10:30 pm

Oh don’t worry Chad, Pa. will pull it out for Obama i have no doubt.. from Harrisburg,Pa. Obama country… And Phila, Pittsburg… greg
Posted by: greg | Nov 1, 2008 10:20:03 PM
You bet we will.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 10:31 pm 10:31 pm

Francheska — Yes, we can’t wait to see FOX on Election Night too. Sean Hannity will try to remain composed when it is announced that Senator McCain has UPSET Senator Obama. The only problem is that his show will most likely be interrupted, however, with NEWS FLASHES from Los Angeles, Washington, Philadelphia and Detroit. It seems that organized celebration parties by the Obama supporters have the potential to blame other voters who own businesses for the loss of THEIR election. So, I predict that they will not wait for 2009 to have a president Spread the Wealth, since it won’t haappen. They just will take to the streets to “celebrate” the defeat of their candidate by helping themselves to the fruits of other people’s labor. Think this is not possible? Try calling your local mayor and Police Chief and ask what they are planning for Election Night. Sorry, but that’s the way it is.

Posted by: TheLastVoter | November 1, 2008, 10:32 pm 10:32 pm

Barack Obama has advanced the astonishing thesis that by “spreading the wealth around” he’ll somehow create a more benevolent society. But we’ve seen above that since benevolence can never be extorted by force the only thing Obama will succeed in doing is spreading suspicion, resentment, and poverty – the condition of any society whose lawmakers “push too far.” A vote for John McCain on Tuesday can help keep America in the good hands of the humble yet brilliant Scottish economist, Adam Smith, who, in his race to develop a solution to the problem of scarcity, never lost sight of man’s most important virtue: freedom.

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 10:36 pm 10:36 pm

Most of unions are supporting Obama, he is trying to take away secret ballot If you want to belong to a union that is your right, but balloting should be private, it is not right to be able to punish people for voting not to unionize.

Posted by: pbatrs | November 1, 2008, 10:36 pm 10:36 pm

Okay — We are going to tell it like it is. Local, county, state, and federal security and police agencies have made secret preparations to protect businesses in America’s major cities when Senator Obama loses on Election Day. The preparations cover Election Night and Nov. 5th. This is all serious business and one of the major news networks will be covering this story beginning Sunday evening, but mainly on Monday.

Posted by: TheLastVoter | November 1, 2008, 10:37 pm 10:37 pm

From economic policy to foreign policy it’s a scenario that, if history teaches us anything, will fare poorly, possibly even tragically. And there won’t be a chance to go back, to pick another scenario and begin those grim years over again.
Posted by: TomT | Nov 1, 2008 10:30:49 PM
I think you just described the past 8 years in your post.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 10:37 pm 10:37 pm

Obama = good SCRIPTED President
Obama = Radicalization of America via Rev. Right, Ayers, Khalidi, Farakkan
Obama = Redistribution of Wealth According to Him.
Obama = Higher Taxes for individuals who make 200,000 or is it 150,000?! Or is it $120,000?! (maybe $42,000)
Obama = ACORN = Fraud in Election Season
Obama = Will negotiate with Terrorist with NO Preconditions.
Raising Taxes in this Ailing Economy will destroy it. At THE BEGINNING OF GREAT DEPRESSION TAXES WERE RAISED FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE MAKING $100,000 (Which is much more than few million dollars today). IT KILLED THE ECONOMY.
OBAMA’s LACK OF CHARACTER, INTEGRITY, JUDGMENT and EXPERIENCE Disqualifies him from the highest office on this planet.

Posted by: Obama Is Not Fit To Lead | November 1, 2008, 10:41 pm 10:41 pm

TheLastVoter – either you’re in complete denial or just trying out the tried and true neocon tactic of using fear and lies to make a point. Fantastic that you have such insight into local, county, state and federal security and police agencies… and sitting on such a HUGE tip you decided to post it… buried on a comment board on abcnews.com? I’m gonna place a bet on the “denial” theory… McCain is running a distant second place, deal with it. Neocon fear mongering and lies helped propel him so high in the polls. So I guess what I’m trying to say is thank you – keep up the great work, we appreciate it! OBAMA/BIDEN ’08!

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 10:42 pm 10:42 pm

Families making more than $250,000 will pay either the same or lower tax rates than they paid in the 1990s. Obama will ask the wealthiest 2% of families to give back a portion of the tax cuts they have received over the past eight years to ensure we are restoring fairness and returning to fiscal responsibility. But no family will pay higher tax rates than they would have paid in the 1990s. In fact, dividend rates would be 39 percent lower than what President Bush proposed in his 2001 tax cut.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 10:44 pm 10:44 pm

Jwench, stop buying into the Obama talking points…the last eight years have nothing to do with the choice at hand now. By voting for Obama, you are voting agaist Bush, yes, but Bush is not on the ballot. John McCain is radically different from Bush in most every way. That’s plain as day…

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 10:44 pm 10:44 pm

Interesting story. I will be voting for Obama, because the country needs a cool hand, someone with a lot of education, and someone with youthful energy. He’s run an error-free campaign, wheras McCain constantly backtracks, contradicts himself, and makes serious errors.
I always liked McCain, and I think he’s a good guy (outside of a campaign situation) but he can better serve his country as a senator.
Bill Clinton worked 18 hours a day, and insipired his people and the country, made deep cuts in the deficit, and built coalitions. George Bush Jr. went home at five. That’s unacceptable.

Posted by: springfieldroy | November 1, 2008, 10:44 pm 10:44 pm

Senator Obama is a walking, living, breathing phenomenon. If people can’t see what he’s about, they are missing out on an important part of existence. He possesses so many traits that are intrinsic to life in a society. Family, service to others, compassion, sense of humor, heart, drive, ambition. Senator Obama has it all. And he has the prayers of millions to back him up. Too bad the neo-cons cannot say the same about their candidate.

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm

TomT
Who is doing anything by force? We are electing him.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm

Jwench, stop buying into the Obama talking points…the last eight years have nothing to do with the choice at hand now. By voting for Obama, you are voting agaist Bush, yes, but Bush is not on the ballot. John McCain is radically different from Bush in most every way. That’s plain as day…
McCain voted with Bush over 90% of the time and is keeping alot of his policies.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 10:47 pm 10:47 pm

TomT wrote: >>John McCain is radically different from Bush in most every way.<< Ummmm… the "old" McCain was, perhaps… this Rove puppet that we've seen parading about with the moose killer is, oh, at least 90% Bush. A vote for McCain is definitely a vote for the same… McCain is a desperate man running a desperate campaign that will go down in history as one of the worst our nation has seen. Obama has run a spectacular campaign. Vote OBAMA/BIDEN '08.

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 10:47 pm 10:47 pm

Posted by: Obama Is Not Fit To Lead | Nov 1, 2008 10:41:25 PM
Ok Einstein, tell us what McCain will do different than George Bush instead of bashing Obama. Most of what you posted is not the truth, so let’s hear what McCain will do.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 10:48 pm 10:48 pm

Wow! Why even continue campaigning? Senator Obama should just rest these last 3 days and invite Cheney to come and speak for him about how much he supports McCain. This is the part where Senator Obama can simply say: “I rest my case.”

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 10:49 pm 10:49 pm

TomT
Yes, McCain is different from Bush, and a good man. We just happen to like Obama better.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 10:49 pm 10:49 pm

>>Wow! Why even continue campaigning? Senator Obama should just rest these last 3 days and invite Cheney to come and speak for him about how much he supports McCain. This is the part where Senator Obama can simply say: “I rest my case.”<<
AMEN!

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 10:50 pm 10:50 pm

TDLACA-
You and Jwench changed the subject. I was talking about foreign policy. If you want to talk about shady character endorsements/associations, everyone knows Obama has a closet-full:
William Ayers,
Tony Rezko,
Jeremiah Wright,
Louis Farahkan,
ACORN,
Rashid Kahlidi,
and today we find out that his own aunt is residing in America illegally and collecting welfare off of our taxes!
Face it, despite being an good orator, Obama is a shady character with less executive experience than Sarah Palin.

Posted by: 42n82bfearless | November 1, 2008, 10:50 pm 10:50 pm

Definition of Job Creation in 2009: Hiring construction workers to rebuild downtown districts and businesses that might be burned and destroyed in riots by Senator Obama’s supporters on Nov 5th, because their man went down on Election night.

Posted by: TheLastVoter | November 1, 2008, 10:51 pm 10:51 pm

Obama’s plan will cut taxes overall, reducing revenues to below the levels that prevailed under Ronald Reagan (less than 18.2 percent of GDP). The Obama tax plan is a net tax cut – his tax relief for middle class families is larger than the revenue raised by his tax changes for families over $250,000. Coupled with his commitment to cut unnecessary spending, Obama will pay for this tax relief while bringing down the budget deficit.
How is he going to cause a great depression with this plan?

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 10:52 pm 10:52 pm

cindy williams: It really is amazing when folks such as yourself and republican_charlie start to believe your own lies!

Posted by: Leukevent | November 1, 2008, 10:52 pm 10:52 pm

cindy williams….please, don’t use GOD’S good NAME in vain. You’re the worst kind of a creature. Hypocrite.
This republican is voting for OBAMA-BIDEN ticket. They are the best! I want to be involved with a winning and decent team. GOP: GO ON PIG (with lipstick.
TheLastVoter….you might as well. Because you’ll find yourself with a nightmare on the Election night as you’ve said. You are so hateful your poisonous venom is oozing out of your cold heart. HURRAY FOR THE DEMOCRATS. THEY ARE SHOWING TO THE NATION, THAT OUR GOP LIES ARE NO LONGER WORKING IN THE DEEP EMOTIONAL LEVEL OF MOST AMERICANS.
TheLastVoter and cindy williams…you have guite a few commonalities to the poeple that we labelled in Iraq as “terrorists. Ingrained hate.

Posted by: khatts98178 | November 1, 2008, 10:54 pm 10:54 pm

Here is a news flash for you. Tons of people lied when they were polled. They didn’t have the balls to say they will never vote for the black candidate. End of story!!!
——-
He’s 6.25 African American, so he’s not really black.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm

TheLastVoter
Yes, that’s right. The scary black people are going to get you if you don’t do what they say. LOL. Grow up.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm

Jwench, stop buying into the Obama talking points…the last eight years have nothing to do with the choice at hand now. By voting for Obama, you are voting agaist Bush, yes, but Bush is not on the ballot. John McCain is radically different from Bush in most every way. That’s plain as day…
Posted by: TomT | Nov 1, 2008 10:44:19 PM
Bush and McCain are one in the same. I don’t fall for that maverick crap he’s been spouting. He has shown me he is just as low as Bush is by the type of campaign he has run. He has no new ideas, just recycled ones. The other thing is if he should die in office we would have that goon Sarah Palin in charge. NO THANK YOU!

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm

42n82bfearless wrote: >>Face it, despite being an good orator, Obama is a shady character with less executive experience than Sarah Palin.<<
What am I supposed to say to that? Sarah Palin? Even the McCain camp thinks she's unqualified and a huge drag to the ticket. There is nothing shady I see about Obama, it's not like he's married to a drug addict, trying to secede from the US, or generally making a fool of himself at every turn. And if you want to get into a "shady character" dueling list, then we can do that too…
Obama's already won this one because the majority of America wants him as our leader. Less than three days from now you'll see that too…

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm

Woman only gives children of McCain supporters Halloween candy??? Republicans only care about unborn children – they have no sympathy or sensitivity to those already here. Bet she calls herself a “good Christian” woman.

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 10:56 pm 10:56 pm

Why am I voting agaist Obama? It has nothing to do with forged birth certificates and “secret Muslim” beliefs, and everything to do with Obama’s post-modern worldview: that Western Civilization needs to be “changed” rather than defended.

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 10:56 pm 10:56 pm

Barack Obama will continue to let people kill their children,’BABIES”. Please google search jill stanek, please, for our little ones. God Bless

Posted by: Robert Zales | November 1, 2008, 10:56 pm 10:56 pm

change is coming to better with our Democratic president Obama, any one havent decide to choose, Obama is the answer, war end, we love peace, troops back, stop economic debt , Those drunk Republican empty and bankrupt our nation in wars, that we never benefit from, only ol company are happy now.

Posted by: joe | November 1, 2008, 10:58 pm 10:58 pm

MSNBC ran entire Sarkozy prank call; Palin got punked, bad! Even now, the neo-cons cannot admit that McCain tapped a total clueless MORAN as VP candidate. Thinking the French president was calling HER? OMG!

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 10:58 pm 10:58 pm

Barack Obama will continue to let people kill their children,’BABIES”. Please google search jill stanek, please, for our little ones. God Bless
Obama IS NOT killing babies. He supports a woman’s decision for them to choose an abortion. I think abortions are wrong, but he IS NOT killing babies.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm

Accusations about Obama’s association with so many questionable characters may not of themselves indicate a serious disqualification, the cumulative effect of all of the accusations against Obama—such as of dishonest flip-flopping, of deceitful campaign tactics, of mendacious concealment of past deeds, and of long term associations with crooked individuals and groups — are in aggregate an ample body of evidence of a deceitful and dishonest personality. They therefore constitute proof of a serious character disqualification that should convince any rational voter that Obama is unfit for public office.

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm

Obama is only 6.25% black? Well that’s it. The only reason I was voting for him was because he was black. Wish I would have known that earlier. Now I will vote for the white guy. He looks to be 100% white.
Lol. Really funny.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:03 pm 11:03 pm

GO OUT THERE AND VOTE ON NOV. 04, 2008.
MAYBE BY THEN, WE’LL HEAR SOMETHING ABOUT THE GOP VP CANDIDATE SARAH DRAG WHACK JOB PALIN’S MEDICAL RECORDS.

Posted by: khatts98178 | November 1, 2008, 11:03 pm 11:03 pm

TomT: “..the cumulative effect of all of the accusations against Obama….constitute proof of a serious character disqualification.”
And when did accusations become proof?

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 11:03 pm 11:03 pm

I’ll keep my freedom, my guns, AND my money. Obama can keep THE CHANGE.

Posted by: Obama Is Not Fit To Lead | November 1, 2008, 11:04 pm 11:04 pm

Republicans doesnt deerve to win this election.Independents and moderates will make sure republicans will go on vacation for another 4 years.They become so arrogant in the last 8 years that they think they can fool people and win election all the time with the rove and hannity philosophy of smear and personal attacks.Let us boot them out in this election .

Posted by: moderaterepublican | November 1, 2008, 11:04 pm 11:04 pm

Osama Obama supporters:
Explain to me why your “candidate”
won’t salute our nation’s flag???
HELLO!!? oh and for you college students
convinced that Obama will win, there are more students every day voting early for McCain..
Nov. 4: McCain WINS!
Obama goes back to Chicago with his
baby mama and his illegal Kenyan aunt.

Posted by: Joe McCain | November 1, 2008, 11:05 pm 11:05 pm

President Obama. Doesn’t that sound wonderfull. Keep voting everyone. We can do it. Let’s rejoice on Tuesday.I proudly voted Obama today myself.

Posted by: Obama supporter | November 1, 2008, 11:06 pm 11:06 pm

It is obvious there are only 3 or 4 right-wingers on this board. Posting the same inane comments over and over under different names, with the same misspellings again and again. Reminds me of Beau Geste, where they prop dead men up on the walls of the fort to look as if they had more than a few. I can just picture “Major” writing as “Sally Bull”,”Cindy Williams” , et al.

Posted by: Joel | November 1, 2008, 11:06 pm 11:06 pm

Sad Note on FOX this evening by Gretta: Senator Obama’s AUNT has been living in the United States illegally for 4 years. Senator Obama did not know of her illegal status. Leave the poor woman alone and draw your own conclusion why a Senator who is bringing in millions of dollars does not keep in touch with his aunt who apparently is not one of the “rich” people in the United States. Perhaps if he kept in touch with his aunt and spent less time with radical left wing anti-American terrorists and anarchists, the poor woman wouldn’t be in this predicament. Again, leave her along, don’t try to find out her name, and draw your own conclusions about this candidate for President of the United States.

Posted by: TheLastVoter | November 1, 2008, 11:07 pm 11:07 pm

OddManOut
Can we just give 6.25% of our vote to Obama?
Actually, the 6.25% was from a smear email from way last spring, trying to claim that the rest of his paternal half was really Arab. Some people are STILL bringing it up, even though it is impossible to be 6.25% of anything, even if Obama’s father was not African.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 11:07 pm 11:07 pm

Joe McCain wrote: >>”Nov. 4: McCain WINS!”<<
Meet you back here on Tuesday, Joe… methinks you are in for a huge shock.

Posted by: TDLACA | November 1, 2008, 11:07 pm 11:07 pm

I must repond to the Republicans on this site. I’m a student at Indiana University and almost everyone here is supporting Obama. We don’t need another Republican war-monger in the White House or an aged politician with a Cold War mentality. We represent the younger generation of Americans and we want our country to regain the standing it once had of peace and prosperity. We are against war and we believe Obama represents our generation and our ideals. We know as a fact that in university’s all across the United States that 90%+ of students think like we do and are going to vote as we do. We know this from our blog associations with all these colleges. Remember we are the generation that is becoming of age to take over and run this great country, and our voices are going to be heard. Thank you for reading this. Obama for President.

Posted by: sean | November 1, 2008, 11:08 pm 11:08 pm

TheLastVoter
You mean the aunt who is the half-sister of the father he never knew? Yeah, I’m sure a lot of people would “keep in touch” with such a person, who he was obviously never “in touch with” in the first place.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 11:10 pm 11:10 pm

The racist comments regarding Mr. Obama on this board sicken me. “Pimping out” Air Force One? “Mudslide”?
Please.
You are reinforcing the notion that ALL Republicans are racist scumbags-and I haven’t met one yet who isn’t.
If you don’t want a black man as President of the United States, get out of my country.
“Love it or leave, Jethro.”

Posted by: Jim Rousch | November 1, 2008, 11:10 pm 11:10 pm

One more example of the corruption we’re in store for…
The national development director for Project Vote, an affiliated organization of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN, has been linked to embattled Ohio Secretary of State, Democrat Jennifer Brunner. Karyn Gillette of Project Vote was a campaign consultant for the Brunner campaign, according to information found in a post made by Rick Brunner on April 11, 2006 on the secretary of state’s own blog.

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 11:11 pm 11:11 pm

The racist comments regarding Mr. Obama on this board sicken me. “Pimping out” Air Force One? “Mudslide”?
Please.
You are reinforcing the notion that ALL Republicans are racist scumbags-and I haven’t met one yet who isn’t.
If you don’t want a black man as President of the United States, get out of my country.
“Love it or leave, Jethro.”

Posted by: Jim Rousch | November 1, 2008, 11:11 pm 11:11 pm

Baby mama? Gang signs? Gold teeth? All these are very racist remarks. If you guys haven’t noticed. He did go to school and he is a lawyer. His wife as well. Does anyone know what type of education Mccain’s wife has? So I really think these racist remarks need to stop.This is the 20th century and Blacks are very much educated. So wake up and grow up america.

Posted by: Obama supporter | November 1, 2008, 11:12 pm 11:12 pm

Fox news itself is illegal to employ smear commentators on board.They are the worst radicals in the world and sad to see a mainstream media has stooped down to that third rate level.Hope they will realize that soon and boot these people out.

Posted by: moderatereublican | November 1, 2008, 11:12 pm 11:12 pm

According to a court filing in Ohio alleging ACORN violated state Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) law, “Project Vote, regularly advises Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (hereinafter “Secretary Brunner”) on election strategy, and recently issuing a news release claiming credit for Secretary Brunner’s directive restricting challenges to suspected unlawful voter registrations.”

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 11:13 pm 11:13 pm

Senator Obama is the right man for the right time in our country’s history. I will choose integrity and good judgment over fear any time.

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 11:13 pm 11:13 pm

Obama goes back to Chicago with his
baby mama and his illegal Kenyan aunt.
Baby mama?
And to this:
Osama Obama supporters:
Explain to me why your “candidate”
won’t salute our nation’s flag???
HELLO!!? oh and for you college students
convinced that Obama will win, there are more students every day voting early for McCain..
Nov. 4: McCain WINS!
Obama goes back to Chicago with his
baby mama and his illegal Kenyan aunt.
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/11/obama-says-flag.html
“I was taught by my grandfather that you put your hand over your heart during the pledge, but during the Star Spangled Banner, you sing!” Obama said. ;)
Do you Repukes believe everything you hear?

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:13 pm 11:13 pm

Joe McCain
Obama salutes the flag all the time, so I don’t think any “explanation” is necessary. He has led the Pledge in the United States Senate. Have you?

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 11:14 pm 11:14 pm

Tara….Obama and the democrats don’t kill babies or support aborttion. They’re just fighting (including me) for the FREEDOM OF CHOICE as americans and especially for women who might need it.
This GOP supports that too. An abortion decision is between a woman and her GOD. Not the government and righteous ignorance hypocrite PEOPLE like you!

Posted by: khatts98178 | November 1, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm

Sean – good luck at school – and I hope you and your friends have either voted or will vote Tuesday! I have boys your age – and I am excited about my future as your generation begins to take more and more leadership roles in politics and business in general. I wish you luck and happiness sir.

Posted by: lily | November 1, 2008, 11:16 pm 11:16 pm

jock59801
I was just trying to bring along a little levity. I’m sitting here trying to figure out why 93% of the black people are voting for the black candidate? Do you think they really care what his views are? He could probably come out right now and say all the bad things being said about him are true and they would not change their mind!!! Talk about mob mentality. Black people finally have a reason to vote? Where were they before? I would never vote for a candidate just because he or she was a carbon coby of me. Never!!!! Racism? Racist? BS!!!!! Wake up. If it smells like poo don’t wait till you get it on the bottom of your foot before you realize it. Obama is an empty suit with no experience of any kind that can read a prepared speech. There are probably holes in his back where the puppeteer can place his hands. I am not that fond of mccain but will never vote for a bag of wind no matter what color!!!!!!

Posted by: Oddmanout | November 1, 2008, 11:17 pm 11:17 pm

Electoral-vote.com has been updated for Nov. 1!!!!!
Obama: 353
McCain: 185
http://www.electoral-vote.com /

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 11:17 pm 11:17 pm

oddmanout
The don’t vote for him. That is why we have a democracy.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 11:19 pm 11:19 pm

Posted by: TomT | Nov 1, 2008 11:00:34 PM
McCain’s has associates as well that are unsavory. G.Gordon Liddy, KLA, US Council for World Freedom, William Timmons (Transition chief), On a board that funded Khalidi. If we want to play the association game then let’s talk about these people.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 11:20 pm 11:20 pm

Has anyone noticed how the Republicans volunteered to SUSPEND the First Amendment when were attacked on 9-11 and now they claim Democrats and the media are taking away their First Amendment rights?

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 11:20 pm 11:20 pm

Lily – I picture the SAME thing! Beer belly spilling out of his robe, cheap cigar clenched between his teeth, picking out a new name, ctrl-c and ctrl-v. And not bright enough to run the copied text thru a spell checker… Check out my new moniker!

Posted by: Reformed Right Wing Nut | November 1, 2008, 11:21 pm 11:21 pm

Look at enough of these polling agents, and it’s apparent that, for the establishment media, the polls are a weapon selectively used to create a bandwagon psychology for Obama and spread defeatism among his opponents. There is a term for this: It’s called a “self-fulfilling prophecy.”

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 11:21 pm 11:21 pm

Senator Obama’s associations with anti-American terrorists and anarchists mean that he would not qualify to obtain a SECRET security clearance if he were applying for a sensitive government job. Yet, if he is elected President, he would have access to TOP SECRET documents. This is a SECURITY LEAK disaster waiting to happen. We all know that an Obama Administration will be loaded with ACORN-type incompetent operatives who have no idea of how to protect national security secrets from terrorists and our enemies. Most Americans don’t even know that our nation has trillions of dollars in high technology defense systems that must not be allowed to fall into the hands of anti-Americans, terrorists, or our enemies. The election of Senator Obama as President will jeopardize all of this, let alone massive resignations by CIA, FBI, and NSA operatives overseas, who will not risk their lives and their families because a “Stealth” candidate has “captured the White House”, much like in the movie, “The Manchurian Candidate”. This is all serious National Security business and most of Obama’s supporters could care less.

Posted by: TheLastVoter | November 1, 2008, 11:22 pm 11:22 pm

Tara….Obama and the democrats don’t kill babies or support aborttion. They’re just fighting (including me) for the FREEDOM OF CHOICE as americans and especially for women who might need it.
I know that…reread my post, I was responding to someone elses post.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:22 pm 11:22 pm

Tara……I can tell you many ways to put your hand. And I bet…you do that a lot too. Trick or treat? Happy-Belated Halloween. Obviously, you believe everything yourself.
You’re worse than your Governor Sarah Drag Palin a half-baked Alaskan Nightmare….babbling out a lot of nothing….and reaches no one.

Posted by: khatts98178 | November 1, 2008, 11:23 pm 11:23 pm

This GOP supports that too. An abortion decision is between a woman and her GOD. Not the government and righteous ignorance hypocrite PEOPLE like you!
—-
THIS is my post you moron.
Obama IS NOT killing babies. He supports a woman’s decision for them to choose an abortion. I think abortions are wrong, but he IS NOT killing babies.
The post above that was someone elses.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:24 pm 11:24 pm

Obama’s desire to give equal time to both sides of the debate goes only so far. Given his 5-to-1 fundraising edge over John McCain and his 3-to-1 edge over McCain in television ads, it would be reasonable for Obama to support laws that require political candidates be given equal time to advertise in the media. Oh wait, we’ve already tried that. It’s called campaign finance reform, part of which involves public financing of campaigns, in which Obama at one time pledged to participate. He broke his pledge when it became clear he could raise more money himself. Barack Obama is a fickle friend of the First Amendment’s right to free speech.

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 11:28 pm 11:28 pm

Tara……I can tell you many ways to put your hand. And I bet…you do that a lot too. Trick or treat? Happy-Belated Halloween. Obviously, you believe everything yourself.
You’re worse than your Governor Sarah Drag Palin a half-baked Alaskan Nightmare….babbling out a lot of nothing….and reaches no one.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:29 pm 11:29 pm

I love it “reformed”! They think they are really taken seriously by anybody here (or anywhere?)!

Posted by: lily | November 1, 2008, 11:29 pm 11:29 pm

AZ-Pres: Neck and neck, and check out 2010
by kos
Fri Oct 31, 2008 at 08:48:17 AM PDT
Research 2000 for Daily Kos. 10/28-30. Likely voters. MoE 4% (No trend lines)
McCain (R) 48
Obama (D) 47
Early voters (17 percent of sample)
McCain (R) 42
Obama (D) 54
I can’t believe we may actually win Arizona. And I have a bonus treat for you guys:
If the 2010 election for U.S. Senate were held today for whom would you vote for if the choices were between Janet Napolitano the Democrat and John McCain the Republican?
McCain (R) 45
Napolitano (D) 53
http://www.dailykos.com /

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 11:29 pm 11:29 pm

For all you backwards hillbilly types that don’t like muslims, blacks and anybody who is different, please go to mediamatters swiftboating 2.0 and it will tell you the truth about Obama, including the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem nonsense and where this muslim crap came from.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 11:31 pm 11:31 pm

Beg to differ on democracy. If obama wins this will become a socialist republic. Go down to the mail box to pick up the welfare check and such. Maybe go down to the free hospital for my zanex. Might have to get permission to drive m,y government subsidies vehicle down the county owned road to get my tax rebate check for having 7 children to help pay the bills I will get for the tax hike he will surely have to slam on us to pay for all his insane programs!!!!
—-
omg. They’re some people on welfare beacause they can’t work.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:31 pm 11:31 pm

Obama Supporters: Here’s a test. Now that you have had two years to know your candidate, can any of you actually state in writing what he has accomplished, other than being a “community organizer” and a “professional campaigner” who knows how to read eloquently from a teleprompter. Believe it or not, no Obama supporter knows what he has done. They know what he says, but not what he has accomplished. This is dangerous. There was a group of Germans who were once captivated by a guy during the 1930s who knew how to speak, and we all know how that turned out. This time the cryptic message is SOCIALISM AND MARXISM, spreading the wealth.

Posted by: TheLastVoter | November 1, 2008, 11:33 pm 11:33 pm

TheLastVoter–Get over yourself. -_-
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132×4578207
Obamas accomplishments

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:36 pm 11:36 pm

TheLastVoter – Senator Obama has certainly showed what his community organizer skills gave him – he has run the most organized, effficient campaign in our history. And you are calling Senator Obama a socialist – what do you think Medicare and Social Security are? I hope you never have to take advantage of those programs in your lifetime – they are soooooo socialist!

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 11:38 pm 11:38 pm

Question and criticize at your own risk.
That is the new motto of the Democratic Party as well as the Progressive movement in the United States. Expect to be labeled a racist, sexist, homophobe, fascist or any term that means hate, if you question or disagree with their ideas.
As the McCain campaign asks legitimate questions regarding Obama’s associations with domestic terrorists, vile anti-Semites, and ACORN, and as the campaign disagrees with his policies, especially his economic plans that have been labeled Socialism by various financial publications, the response is always the same: Racism!
The sad reality is that the political left needs racism. They need it as both an issue and a weapon to discredit those who disagree with them and stand in their way.
They need to keep hate alive.

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 11:39 pm 11:39 pm

Oddmanout – your rhetoric is offensive and demeaning. If you cannot speak like a human being – take you beds and go to bed.

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 11:41 pm 11:41 pm

I’m from Australia,Iv been following your election for the last two years. As a child I could never understand how a nation could go to war with itself. These posts have been enlightening to say the least.
We just rid ourselves of an ultra- right wing government that dragged our society backwards 50 yrs. Unlike the U.S, we have compuslsory voting. I find it hard to believe that the worlds foremost Democracy does not have a national voter registration system. Of course this is open slather for corruption & at the least benign mistakes.
I also believe that misinformation is a critical issue in your country. Everyone semms to misunderstand the terms Democracy, Socialism & Capitalism.
Capitalism does not equate to democracy & Socialism does not equal Communism.
There is such thing as a Social Democracy. We live under one & dont mind sharing the wealth. The measure of a civilisation is it’s capacity to care for the most vulnerable in society.
The rich are taken care of by the free market & can well afford to to pay taxes.
Its disheartening to see how divisive both sides of the arguement are in your country, “arn’t you all Americans”?
We dont attack each other for our differing political points view. Hanging effigies, defacing campaign signs, dredging up dirt on each other & attacking the opponents religion,we have freedom of religion & expression & respect it by keeping it to ourselves.
Actually we dont even put campaign signs in our yards, that would be considered a bit over the top.
Before you can go invading other countries & demanding they adopt Democratic policies you would do well to practice what you preach.
Dont misunderstand this statement, I believe you should finish the job in Iraq, if you dont you will have the massacare of your friends on your concience.Just be carefull next time you go off guns blazing, read your history first. Nobody has ever successfully occupied Afghanistan. Ask the English,& the Russians. The Vitenamese were the same, even Genghis Khan gave them a miss.

Posted by: brian dillon | November 1, 2008, 11:42 pm 11:42 pm

People are bringing up racism here because there has been racial comments, TomT.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:42 pm 11:42 pm

You may not be surprised to find out that Democrats are equally, if not more concerned about McCain and Palin. We are extremely afraid that something will happen to Obama’s lead and we will get 4 more years of government by the rich for the rich, empty, simplistic ideology (the kind that tries to manipulate citizens without educating, informing, or empowering them), the politicization and demoralization of every branch of government, a 3rd grade-mentality bravado in place of a foreign policy, a deification of short-term profits in place of a sustainable, long-term approach to economics and resource use, unprecedented secrecy, unparalleled manipulation and deceit of the American public, and continued acquiescence to lobbyists to deregulate (think Enron and the current financial crisis).
From my perspective, Bush and Cheney have literally torn this country apart and shredded our status in the world, making me wonder what conservatives are talking about when they claim that Obama will destroy this country. When Bush/Cheney won again in 2004 I was so disgusted that I briefly considered moving to Canada; I could not believe that Americans would reward them for their unparalleled incompetence and deceit. Under Bush’s two terms the national debt skyrocketed, finally exposing the myth that Republicans are fiscally conservative. Their idea of small government is privatization, i.e., hand over twice as much of the taxpayer’s money to a well-connected private corporation (preferably in a no-bid contract) to get half the service (oversight is impossible given the thousands of government contracts that are replacing government employees).
OBAMA 08!

Posted by: Spruce | November 1, 2008, 11:42 pm 11:42 pm

sandy
Last time I looked social security and medicaire are programs we pay in to take care of our elderly and retired. Socialism is what obama wants. Welfare is for the people who will not work and expect everyone else to pay for them. Just like obamas aunt. Living large on my dime!!!!!!

Posted by: oddmanout | November 1, 2008, 11:43 pm 11:43 pm

No McCain – Let’s see, Obama is endoresed by Iran, Libya, Hamas, and the PLO…hmmmm…these are the wrong characters I want on my side. They all know that Obama has a reputation for avoiding conflict, and this will allow them to intimidate Israel and other American allies without fearing the support of America. Under Obama we would essentially become a country led by a wimp with no backbone.
Posted by: 42n82bfearless | Nov 1, 2008 10:02:26 PM
Here is your post you said endorsed by did you not. I was just listing endorsements for John McCain.
I guess you would rather have John McCain in charge so we could bomb everybody into submission? We are already in a war that should have never been started. Vote for Bush2 I could care less.

Posted by: Jwench | November 1, 2008, 11:44 pm 11:44 pm

sandy
Last time I looked social security and medicaire are programs we pay in to take care of our elderly and retired. Socialism is what obama wants. Welfare is for the people who will not work and expect everyone else to pay for them. Just like obamas aunt. Living large on my dime!!!!!!
——-
They’re people that can’t work.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:46 pm 11:46 pm

oddmanout
I don’t even know where you get this welfare fear from. I have never heard the issue even discussed in this campaign. Obama’s tax rebates are only going to people who work, so I don’t see what that has to do with welfare.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 11:46 pm 11:46 pm

I am hopeful that an Obama administration will restore some confidence in our political system and our leaders. Bush, Cheney, and Rove lowered that confidence by deceiving the public on a regular basis. These “leaders” never gave us unfiltered information or the full story; instead, they controlled the news, gave us misleading stories, and used phony slogans to manipulate our thoughts. Their “Clear Skies Initiative” actually reduced regulations on polluters. The “Healthy Forests Initiative” aimed to decrease regulations on the timber industry. The selling of the Iraq War represented an orchestrated con of the American public. Between 2003 and 2005, the Bush Administration spent over $1.6 billion of our tax money to hire PR firms and advertising executives to present their version of “news” to the public, i.e., we paid for our own deception. The money hired fake “reporters” and provided pre-packaged “news” reports in order to “control our thinking”. Pure propaganda. They did the same thing in Iraq, actually staging phony scenes like when the wounded female soldier was “rescued” in a brave raid on the hospital in which she was a “prisoner”.

Posted by: Spruce | November 1, 2008, 11:46 pm 11:46 pm

TomT
I have never called anyone racist unless they say something obviously racist. For that matter, neither has Obama.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 1, 2008, 11:48 pm 11:48 pm

Does it really matter who wins? Not really. Nothing will change.

Posted by: Anyonomus | November 1, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm

Spruce, Obama does not need to hire a PR firm, or filter his views because the mainstream media does it for him, free of charge.

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 11:52 pm 11:52 pm

Sen. John McCain continues to get relentless, negative coverage in news outlets both here and abroad, according to new research from several sources.
The phenomenon has not escaped the public’s notice: 70 percent of voters say the media wants Democratic Sen. Barack Obama to win the presidential election while just 9 percent said the press favored Mr. McCain, according to a Pew Research Center survey of 1,003 adults conducted Oct. 17 to 20.
Among Republican respondents, the figure was 90 percent, and even 62 percent of Democratic respondents agreed with the idea that “most journalists are pulling for Obama.”

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 11:53 pm 11:53 pm

oddmanout – looks like you do not understand the concept of socialism. Medicare and Social Security are socialist programs.
And as far as your comment to lily and me – I worked for 50 years to earn my social security check. I have severe arthritis and Parkinson’s Disease. I also have a son on his third tour of duty in Iraq and a nephew on his second tour. So do not even try preaching to me. Your rhetoric is demeaning to everyone. Stupidty is inherited…ignorance is inexcusable. Seems you fit both scenarios.

Posted by: sandy | November 1, 2008, 11:56 pm 11:56 pm

Oddmanout–You are so rude. Obama is raising taxes on people making over 250,000 by 4%. By the way you act and type, your probably not making half of that. And people go on welfare because they CAN’T work. You know, diseases.

Posted by: Tara | November 1, 2008, 11:57 pm 11:57 pm

Restore our position in the world—-
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is very critical of U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama’s positions on Iran, according to reports that have reached Israel’s government.
Sarkozy has made his criticisms only in closed forums in France. But according to a senior Israeli government source, the reports reaching Israel indicate that Sarkozy views the Democratic candidate’s stance on Iran as “utterly immature” and comprised of “formulations empty of all content.”

Posted by: TomT | November 1, 2008, 11:58 pm 11:58 pm

sandy – I wish you well with your challenges. And I am so thankful for your son serving in Iraq. I have one in Balad – and one son in the Peace Corps in Thailand. We have a lot to be proud of! Best wishes.

Posted by: lily | November 1, 2008, 11:59 pm 11:59 pm

How low can it go??
For the second time in a week, a prominent Democrat has downgraded Barack Obama’s definition of the middle class — leading Republicans to question whether he’ll stick to his promise not to raise taxes on anyone making under $250,000.
The latest hiccup in the campaign message came Friday morning on KOA-AM, when New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson pegged the middle class as those making $120,000 and under.

Posted by: TomT | November 2, 2008, 12:00 am 12:00 am

TomT – really does bug you, doesn’t it. Seems you have a short memonry – the press was favoarable to Bush in his runs for the presidency and the Republicans had money to burn. Now that the tables have turned, you Republicans cannot handle it!!! And do not forget the relationship the press had with McCain at the beginining of this race – he even supplied the reporters with donuts and goodies. McCain’s undoing with the press was his own making and his airhead VP choice.

Posted by: sandy | November 2, 2008, 12:01 am 12:01 am

TomT
That is hilarious. The vast majority of people in the world want us to elect Obama, and you say you don’t care what the rest of the world thinks. But when the conservative French President allegedly says something critical of Obama in a closed forum, and suddenly it is “must hear” news.
Since when did we care what the FRENCH think?

Posted by: jock59801 | November 2, 2008, 12:02 am 12:02 am

Actually it is McCain who is supported by Al-Qaeda because they predict he will cause the recruits to keep swelling the ranks of the terrorists.

Posted by: Spruce | November 2, 2008, 12:05 am 12:05 am

oddmanout
LOL. Ok it’s a deal; if Obama ever says all that, I will bow before you.

Posted by: jock59801 | November 2, 2008, 12:06 am 12:06 am

lily – thanks for the encouragement. I come from a family of Marines dating back to WII. I am pround of my family and their service to this country.
Some bloggers seem to forget that welfare hits many people for many reasons – health, accidents, medical bills piling up, fire, etc. They may sitting high in the hog now, but tragedy can hit them at any time – one has to wonder what becomes of them when they are so anxious to put down the tragedy of others but forget how vulernable they are.

Posted by: sandy | November 2, 2008, 12:07 am 12:07 am

Oddmanout–Have you’ve gone through some type of trauma? You are one bitter person. And yes I do believe in Obama. And yes their are some people milking it but they’re alot of disabled people who can’t work. Ignorance is bliss.

Posted by: Tara | November 2, 2008, 12:08 am 12:08 am

sean wrote: “We don’t need another Republican war-monger in the White House or an aged politician with a Cold War mentality. We represent the younger generation of Americans and we want our country to regain the standing it once had of peace and prosperity.
sean, I think it’s great that you’re getting a college education, but please be careful of your prof’s philosophys and weigh them carefully. Many college instructors lean heavily to the left, and love to share their views with young, impressionable minds. Please just make sure that you’re thinking for yourself, and not just going along with everyone else because Obama is popular.
I don’t know your major, but if you have any poli sci weigh carefully the differences between types of governments, especially how socialism leads to communism.
Please allow me to dispel the notion that Republicans are war-mongers. I know this is a term that Democrats try to pin on Republicans, but it’s really totally baseless. They’re just trying to scare you. Republicans want peace every bit as much as Democrats, but Republicans are usually more concerned with keeping a strong military to defend ourselves in time of need. The current Democrat nominee, Obama, wants peace by avoiding conflict, while McCain, the Republican nominee believes a strong military helps him from being intimidated by our enemies. And believe me Sean, their are several countries and many terrorists who will intimidate us and our allies if we don’t project a strong image to them. The fact is, a conflict avoider like Obama would be viewed as an easy mark by our enemies, and I feel that his lack of toughness could suck us into WWIII.
Peace and prosperity are the desire of all Americans. The question is which candidate can best deliver these ideals. I think if you look at the economics of Obama’s tax proposals you can see that increasing the capital gains tax will discourage investment in our economy; and increasing business taxes will squeeze profits, causing businesses to lay off workers and increasing prices. I hope you can see that Obama’s tax proposals would stifle economic growth rather than create it.
I sincerely hope you’ll consider these points seriously. I hope I’ve made sense to you, and to anyone else who reads this.
Good luck with your education!

Posted by: 42n82bfearless | November 2, 2008, 12:10 am 12:10 am

The sad reality is that the political left needs racism. They need it as both an issue and a weapon to discredit those who disagree with them and stand in their way.
They need to keep hate alive.
Posted by: TomT | Nov 1, 2008 11:39:58 PM
Here is just a sampling off of this board from the GOP supporters. Now correct me if I am wrong but some of these are racist and the others are flat out lies.
The silent majority speaks on nov 4 and Obama goes back home to south side chicago with his street thugs,.
I imagine AIR FORCE ONE will be transformed into SOULPLANE, the Presidential limo will be pimped out, and the White House will be painted black. Once the vote is safe for Barack he can bring out his bling and gold teeth and throw gang signs to his peeps
Oh, that’s just great. Hussein Muhammad Obama is bringing all his extended family and friends from Kenya to stay in the White House should he get elected.Say no to muslim radicalism. Say no to Obama.
We have to kick Obama’s shiny black @ss back to his home in Kenya.
Just because you are black, does not mean you should vote for a black. Think for yourselves. THINK THINK THINK
Barack Obama will continue to let people kill their children,’BABIES
Osama Obama supporters:
Explain to me why your “candidate”
won’t salute our nation’s flag???

Posted by: Jwench | November 2, 2008, 12:11 am 12:11 am

oddmanout- you know when I think about it, you ARE right – Senator Obama is the messsiah for this country. The polls are accurately reflecting the repulsion civilized people feel toward McCain/Palin’s negative tactics, and responding to Obama’s steady leadership qualities. The more McCain rants incoherently, the more Senator Obama appears stable, cool and calm, just what this country needs after the past 8 years.
It just goes to show, if you don’t have solutions, you’re part of the problem.

Posted by: sandy | November 2, 2008, 12:13 am 12:13 am

Oddmanout–You do not act like a honorable marine. You are vey rude. Esp your welfare comments.

Posted by: Tara | November 2, 2008, 12:15 am 12:15 am

How is he going to put our country in a depression?

Posted by: Tara | November 2, 2008, 12:18 am 12:18 am

oddmanout – you are a MARINE? When do you hit veteran status? Let me tell you what McCain has NOT done for veterans:
McCain voted against our troops MANY times in the senate.
John McCain voted AGAINST 20 million dollars for veteran care facilities.
John McCain voted AGAINST $322 million for safety equipment for our troops in Iraq.
John McCain voted AGAINST $1 billion dollars in new equipment for the National Guard.
John McCain OPPOSED Jim Webb’s G.I. Bill. Did not even show up for the vote – the only Senator not there except for Ted Kennedy who was battiling brain cnacer.
John McCain voted AGAINST $430 million for veterans outpatient care.
Barack voted FOR all of these troop support initiatives.
They deserve better than McCain.
We deserve better than McCain.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT. I did!

Posted by: sandy | November 2, 2008, 12:19 am 12:19 am

oddmanout – Can I hear the toilet flushing????? Only at your house!!! :)

Posted by: sandy | November 2, 2008, 12:21 am 12:21 am

Tara-
This, posted from above, is exactly how Obama would put us in a recession:
I think if you look at the economics of Obama’s tax proposals you can see that increasing the capital gains tax will discourage investment in our economy; and increasing business taxes will squeeze profits, causing businesses to lay off workers and increasing prices. I hope you can see that Obama’s tax proposals would stifle economic growth rather than create it.

Posted by: 42n82bfearless | November 2, 2008, 12:23 am 12:23 am

Sounds like I struck a nerve. Am I safe to say you are both sperm burping crack whores waiting to collect your first welfare check when the empty suit takes office? How sad that this idiot thinks it is okay to take my hard earned money and hand it over to some pinhead who doesn’t want to work for a living. And yea most people looking for hand outs are lazy a holes!!!!
Posted by: oddmanout | Nov 1, 2008 11:48:48 PM
First of all you are disgusting person talking to women that way. Secondly, there are people on welfare that can’t work for whatever reason. There are also able bodied people who can work. The problem with that is that has been passed on from generation to generation in some instances.
That is why I like Obama’s idea of getting teens to do community service so that they learn a sense of pride in a job well done. This may reduce the amount of people who go on welfare.
Alot of these people don’t know anything else, that was the way they were brought up. This would be one way to break that cycle.
Don’ judge other people’s lives unless you know how they landed up where they are.

Posted by: Jwench | November 2, 2008, 12:23 am 12:23 am

42n82bfearless
Obama is proposing to return the tax rates to what they were in the 1990s, when the economy was booming and we added 22 million jobs. That was some “depression!”

Posted by: jock59801 | November 2, 2008, 12:27 am 12:27 am

Where all you getting all these lies?
Barack Obama will provide a tax cut for working families:
Obama and Biden will restore fairness to the tax code and provide 95 percent of working Americans the tax relief they need. They will create a new “Making Work Pay” tax credit of up to $500 per person, or $1,000 per working family.
Provide tax relief for small businesses and startups:
Obama and Biden will eliminate all capital gains taxes on startup and small businesses to encourage innovation and job creation.

Posted by: Tara | November 2, 2008, 12:27 am 12:27 am

McCain on Weekend Update on SNL just got booed. McCain knows he’s done.To witness this on live tv is just so…sad. Much like McCain’s camapign. A once honorable man has sunk so low.

Posted by: sandy | November 2, 2008, 12:28 am 12:28 am

Bye Lily:)
Tuesday I’m helping with the election from 8am-8pm. So I should be on the boards later that night. Have a good Sunday.

Posted by: Tara | November 2, 2008, 12:30 am 12:30 am

oddmanout- I am EXACTLY who I say I am. I do not need to post faux information. Anyone who is as uncouth as you are would – no one can be as unthinking as you are and be real.

Posted by: sandy | November 2, 2008, 12:34 am 12:34 am

Good night Lily and Tara – wish I could help out on election day but my health prevents it. However, I have done a great deal of phone-banking from my home. Have to use my JAWS program because my hands are so crippled;has been a real surprise for people to hear a voice that sounds a bit like a robot, but JAWS now has a woman’s voice so that makes it a bit more realistic.

Posted by: sandy | November 2, 2008, 12:39 am 12:39 am

Jwench
And again another naive pinhead. Do you actually think people come on here with their real identities???? Wait I just sent you an email asking you to support me in my endeavors to secure land in the us. You just have to send me your banking information. I will then send money for me to buy land. Get it?? Wake up. Not everyone is who they say they are.
Posted by: oddmanout | Nov 2, 2008 12:29:19 AM
I am awake and you are just plain ignorant. I am not that stupid as to give out any info of any kind on the internet.
I can say, I am who I am, I don’t have to hide behind false identities . If people don’t agree with me so be it. I really couldn’t give a rat’s behind what you or any other GOP troll thinks.
There are a few GOP’ers that do make some sense, but they are few and far betweeen.

Posted by: Jwench | November 2, 2008, 12:50 am 12:50 am

We did our research. We listened to the debates, heard what each party supports and what each opposes. We talked to friends, family and neighbors…and America is making their choices…
It’s now in God’s hands.
God Bless our Country.
God Bless America.

Posted by: Logan | November 2, 2008, 1:03 am 1:03 am

If Barack Obama is elected. In 4 years we are going to be begging to have this election back. Why do people think it is ok to take peoples money and give it to someone else. If your child worked their butt off to get an A. in class would you want the teacher to give some of their points to another student that haden’t worked as hard to get part of your childs grade and your child get a C. no. Why should people even get a degree and pay the high price of college to make a good living to give to someone who didn’t try to further themselves doesn’t make much sense. The only comfort I will be able to get out of Obama Precident is that after Jimmy Carter it took 12 years to elect another Dem and that was a moderate dem. He did so well because it was a government divided.

Posted by: Pam Storts | November 2, 2008, 1:20 am 1:20 am

I PRAY FOR OBAMA AND HIS CAMPAIGN AND TO GIVE MR. OBAMA STRENGHT TO STAND THE SMEARS OF THE MEDIA. HE IS A VERY STRONG AND DISPLINED MAN. HE HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. GOD BLESS MR. OBAMA AND HIS CAMPAIGN AND THE PEOPLE WHO HAS SUPPORTED HIM.

Posted by: Wanda | November 2, 2008, 1:24 am 1:24 am

It’s going to be lopsided win for Obama-Biden ticket. It’s going to be the land-slide win of the American elections ever before. It’s all because Obama is a very, very decent man who ran an election on issues unlike MacBush, who did nothing to explain his policies. All MacBush did was to throw the kitchen sink at Obama-Biden again and again and again. I am sick and tired of MacBush’s antics and I believe he is not a man of good character after what he did to his disfigured first wife. Her curse will carry it to his graveyard. He is an arrogont man with little respect to others. He doesn’t deserve to be in the highest elected office in the country. A man who can’t run a decent campaign, how can we expect him to run a country. No he can’t and American people should not allow this man ever to get into the whitehouse, period.

Posted by: Pearl S Nathan | November 2, 2008, 1:24 am 1:24 am

Does people think that Al-Queda hates us because of Bush. I guess they forgot how money times Al-Queda attacked us during Clinton years. MCCAIn will not be 4 years of the same he is going to get rid of waste. He may be our only chance ever. We know Barack has never taken on his own party. That is fact. People wake up or you will have buyers remorse.

Posted by: Pam Storts | November 2, 2008, 1:25 am 1:25 am

Someone just suggested that they hope Obama can handle the smear of the media are they joking. The media doesn’t care that he hung out with someone who said sir-han sir-han was a hero. Are people really that dumb. Do they not read all the media or just NBC -the NATIONAL BARACK CHANNEL>

Posted by: Pam Storts | November 2, 2008, 1:28 am 1:28 am

The people voting for Obama would probably vote for Chavez too.

Posted by: Pam Storts | November 2, 2008, 1:30 am 1:30 am

I see that nobody has replied to my post,the shamefull hate mongering continues. My condolences to you all.

Posted by: brian dillon | November 2, 2008, 1:48 am 1:48 am

Why are McCain/Palin supporters always trying to ‘scare’ others into voting against Obama? Since they cannot garner support using the merits of the McCain/Palin plan for America, they attempt to use fear to manipulate others…so Bush-like! Did y’all think we wouldn’t notice?
One other thing…why are so-called ‘Christians4McCain’ saying things like ‘send his shiny black @ss back to Kenya’? Not very Christian-like in my opinion! Realize that fear does not govern the lives of us all…we have been duped before! Keep your McCain…it’s CHANGE WE NEED!

Posted by: OIF Veteran-I EARNED MY OPINION | November 2, 2008, 2:04 am 2:04 am

OIF: Well Said. Fear Mongering and Hate is pretty much all McPalin have to offer. And the supporter who remain with them, are the dregs of humanity. And I’m not saying that lightly – and I’m not saying it to be offensive. I check out some of the comments from these people and I seriously have to wonder … what kind of a rock did these people crawl out from? I guess that’s what all the fearmongering and hate breeds … seriously scary people. I made my mark – I’ve already voted for Obama.

Posted by: chester burns | November 2, 2008, 2:21 am 2:21 am

Posted by: susan | Nov 1, 2008 7:38:07 PM
Christians of America, the time for you to act is now. Go out and vote for John McCain. Get your family and friends to do so as well.
Christians have an obligation to make sure that evil does not take root in this great nation of ours. We have to kick Obama’s shiny black @ss back to his home in Kenya.
Good will always triumph. John McCain will be the next President.
GOD Bless America. Yes,If you are happy that there is no seperation between church and state as our founding fathers had intended, then by all means vote for McCain. Yes, church and state need to come together.
—————————————-
Dear Susan, sorry to disappoint you, myself family members and members of my congregation have voted already for Barack Obama because he is a better “Muslim” than your own brand of Christianity.

Posted by: kho | November 2, 2008, 2:40 am 2:40 am

Susan The Hope of Christ Church has voted en mass for Barack Obama because he is a better “Muslim”

Posted by: kho | November 2, 2008, 2:43 am 2:43 am

I have a question for you McCainiacs. When have you ever seen a presidential election when neither the current president nor his V.P. are running for re-election? Furthermore, when have you ever seen an election where the current president is so unpopular that he can’t even campaign for his party’s nominee? Now if you’re smart enough to figure why this is happening, then you will know who is going to be the next president, and why you are supporting the wrong candidate and party. The amount of reality crow you guys will eat in a few days, may be enough to help some of you see that government is supposed to work for all the people, not just those that have enough money pay off who they want in office. It is no longer a democracy if a specific group trys or can determine the election because they have the money and know how to pay off the right people.

Posted by: fellas5 | November 2, 2008, 3:03 am 3:03 am

kho: Well, the first initial of your name looks right for your comments…I think you are hiding the other two. But not very well.
Lies, Fearmongering and the politics of Hate are not going to do it for you this time. We tried that, and got the last 8 years of Bush. If we carry on this same road? We’ll end up where we are going…and that’s more frightening than even your bigotry. My vote for Obama has already been case. Read KKKs post if you want any further incentive to play your part in the electoral process. Be in Line and on Time. VOTE for Obama 4 November ’08. I’ve done my bit … don’t you forget to do yours :)

Posted by: chester burns | November 2, 2008, 3:15 am 3:15 am

A must watch, this is awesome, tells you how Christian Blacks see Obama———————–
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v16305269G6fTetj5

Posted by: John | November 2, 2008, 3:22 am 3:22 am

A must watch, this is awesome, tells you how Christian Blacks see Obama———————–
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v16305269G6fTetj5

Posted by: John | November 2, 2008, 3:23 am 3:23 am

Dear Voters: Obamas medical record (his own admission) shows he used cocaine in the last 20 years so I am throwing out his job application for President of the United States. Sorry -HR dept
Posted by: republican_paulie | Nov 1, 2008 6:31:04 PM
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1) His use of cocaine was over 20 years ago and was not extensive.
2) If you apply this standard, you must have voted for Gore and Kerry, sice Bush was both a former cocaine user and a raging alchoholic for many years
3) John McCain was a wild, wreckless heavy drinker and womanizer in his 20s and left his first wife after she was injured in an auto accident to marry the beautiful and wealthy Cindy.
You seem to have a double-standard. I wonder why? Is it only Republicans, evangelicals and POWs that are forgiveable? Look if we disqualify every candidate for their youthful sins, we wouldn’t have much left to choose from. The candidates have grown up; let’s forgive ALL of them, judge them for who they are now and move on.

Posted by: ttMo2 | November 2, 2008, 3:35 am 3:35 am

If your child worked their butt off to get an A. in class would you want the teacher to give some of their points to another student that haden’t worked as hard to get part of your childs grade and your child get a C. no. Why should people even get a degree and pay the high price of college to make a good living to give to someone who didn’t try to further themselves doesn’t make much sense.
Posted by: Pam Storts | Nov 2, 2008 1:20:38 AM
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If good grades are so important to you why are you supporting a candidate that was only admitted into the Naval Academy because of his father’s influence and finished at the bottom of his class; and rejecting the one who was first in his class? Besides, you’re either wealthy or a sucker. Unless you make > 250k, Obama is not proposing any tax increases for you–he is not taking “your” money and giving it to someone else. Also, he is only allowing the Bush tax cuts for wealthy expire, returning them to the rates they paid under Clinton, a period of job growth and budget surplus.

Posted by: ttMo2 | November 2, 2008, 3:47 am 3:47 am

Why should I lose 28% of my pay right off the top, when I am considered the working poor, only to have people like you, the so called rich and wealthy take my money to go and get facials, play golf, go hunting in England, and eat the finest foods, after you just told us that your company was about to be bankrupt, so you got a bail out from your buddy president, then spent much of that before your even got it, turned around looking for more. Who is it that is lving off of others you said? You lie about the success of your companies, so that people can invest their hard earned money, then you give yourselves ridiculous bonuses that are as much as many blue collar workers make in months of hard work. We all know the real reasons that you’re so upset about tax increases, because it means less money for your excursions at our expense. That arguement about having to lay off is just an excuse to keep padding your own pockets. All of you corooks have been exposed by your own stupid current president. He was not smart enough to keep your sham covered up, he was to hell bent of war, and he blew it for all of you. Conservative is the long version of crooks!

Posted by: fellas5 | November 2, 2008, 4:06 am 4:06 am

A few things to think about before you vote for McCain:
1) By his own admission he doesn’t know much about economics and would need to have a VP that could help him with that.
2) He proved himself right about this during the economic crisis, first saying “The fundamentals of the economy are strong”; then no, we’re facing a once-in-a-century crisis; then, I can’t debate because I have to parachute into D.C. to save the economy; then, I guess I don’t know what to do anyway, so I guess I’ll go to the debate; to, I vote yes on the bailout; to the bailout was a terrible bill; to the bailout bill was necessary and the best thing we could do.
3) He’s 72 and had stage 2 melanoma in 2000. 1 out of 3 patients that have had a stage 2 melanoma die within 10 years.
4) Sarah Palin
Please reconsider if you are undecided and thinking about voting for McCain.

Posted by: ttMo2 | November 2, 2008, 4:17 am 4:17 am

The LA Times has a video of Obama praising Rashid Khalidi after he made a hate speech calling for the destruction of Israel.
As long as I don’t see the video, I will not be able to make an informed decision.
The prospect of an unknown Obama becoming President is just too scary.
My vote is for John McCain.

Posted by: Sally Bull | November 2, 2008, 4:41 am 4:41 am

Shortly after the senator arrived, but before he appeared on stage, one of the pool cameramen set up beside me. He could not quite believe what he had seen. After months of following Obama he had seen a flash of temper. The senator, wearing dark glasses for Halloween, had been walking one of his daughters down the street in Chicago when he was ambushed by a camera crew who were not part of the pool. Obama thought an agreement to take pictures from a distance had been broken and he was angry and let fly.
BBC news
Obama losing his temper. This is the real Obama and not the the cool headed senator that he normally projects.
I guess he also knows that he is going to lose this election.

Posted by: Sally Bull | November 2, 2008, 5:34 am 5:34 am

Sally Fulla: Stealing other people’s comments and passing them off as your own??? Nasty. Making up press stories about Obama – Even Nastier. More nasties, more hate … but the end is in sight. They all go back under their rocks after November 4 – so we’ll have TWO things to celebrate! Vote Obama … and let Sally get on with her therapy.

Posted by: chester burns | November 2, 2008, 5:44 am 5:44 am

All you right wingers crying about ‘socialism’? What could be more socialist than your own government OWNING the banks like we do now? That’s accidental socialism brought on by the reckless deregulation you love so much. Your ideas don’t work. It’s proven. It’s in the books. You’ve got nothing but fear to sell and we ain’t buying it anymore so maybe you all go rent a little island somewhere and elect Palin as your Diva in chief. We’ll send you a lifeboat with supplies….you’ll need it!

Posted by: Shane | November 2, 2008, 6:35 am 6:35 am

This is garbage..many voters are still considering till election day their choices between higher taxes and more poorly run government programs or less government, lower taxes, and honesty and integrity in dealing with the people. Why would you vote for someone who is running on a platform what is an exact turnaround of everything he’s voted for his entire policical career. Just last year Mr. Obama voted to raise taxes on those making as little as $42,000 a year. It’s on the record. Lies and deceit….he’s a typical Washington policitician…mark my words.

Posted by: GOPNOW | November 2, 2008, 6:45 am 6:45 am

GOPNOW: Thank you for prefacing your comments with “This is Garbage” – saves me from having to do it. Yes, everything you write after that point is garbage. Thanks for sharing it with us – and keep up the therapy.

Posted by: chester burns | November 2, 2008, 6:55 am 6:55 am

Got to hand it to these canidates. McCain and Obama and even the voters have to be ready to get this over. McCain and Obama must be flat worn out.
I have to admire each for running for President. They have both taken so much abuse and yet can get back up with a smile and keep on going. McCain at 72 has more energy than one would expect. Obama knowingly has put his life on the line to be President. We all know the unfortunate reasons why. The families of both canidates must also be admired.
As a supporter and voter involved from the beginning of the primaries, Im beat and havn’t traveled all over the country and world. Had endless campaine stops and meetings. Had to defend myself daily against verbal attacks. I believe both the canidates and VP canidates truly want what is best and want to lead this country in a better direction and all should be admired even if you dont agree with their policies. This election will certainly go down in history and hats off to both, their VP running mates and all their faimilies.

Posted by: CW | November 2, 2008, 7:55 am 7:55 am

I think you Republicans are just SORE LOSERS…
8 years ago when my Candidate lost I did not sit and slam your Butt Picking Bush man but we all can see where Republicans have brought us these last 8
years, scorn on America, War without just cause, a deficit thats bigger than we have ever seen….
No I will not give Republicans a second
chance even if John McCain is a War Veteran ( I am also a Disabled Amerian Veteran it does not mean I am qualified to be President)
I hope that the New President can help make America great again.

Posted by: rich | November 2, 2008, 8:14 am 8:14 am

On nov 4 the silent majority will speak loud and clear and MCCAIN/PALIN WINS.
THE MEDIA HAS NOT FOOLED MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS..WE HAVE DONE OUR HOME WORK AND KNOW OBAMA IS A LIE,CHEAT, AND IS A LEFT WING RADICAL.
OBAMA IS SLIPPING AWAY IN THE POLLS AND NOW WE KNOW WHO WILL BE PRESIDENT…JOHN MCCAIN A TRUE PATRIOTIC AMERICAN.
THE MEDIA HAS HAS FAILED THE AMERICAN VOTERS THIS ELECTION.
MCCAIN WINS BY LANDSLIDE.
Posted by: cindy williams | Nov 1, 2008 6:03:59 PM
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Are you referring to the millions of struggling americans suffering in silence due to Bush/Cheney republican policies?

Posted by: McCain/Palin = Corporations First | November 2, 2008, 8:20 am 8:20 am

I am beginning to wonder if republicans can discuss ANYTHING other than their spin/slander on Obama. In the end all they seem to have is character assassination.

Posted by: Susan-1 | November 2, 2008, 8:21 am 8:21 am

As Obama said at a campaine stop. ” We do not know much about John McCain, because all he talks about is me.”

Posted by: CW | November 2, 2008, 8:28 am 8:28 am

THE MEDIA HAS NOT FOOLED MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS..WE HAVE DONE OUR HOME WORK AND KNOW OBAMA IS A LIE,CHEAT, AND IS A LEFT WING RADICAL.——————————-I am middle class and yes have done my home work. I will be supporting Obama and Biden as an Ind. from SE Virginia. So please exclude me out of your “We”.

Posted by: CW | November 2, 2008, 8:31 am 8:31 am

Does Sarah Palin have psychiatric problem? Why she is not releasing her medical report?

Posted by: robinson | November 2, 2008, 8:35 am 8:35 am

Just a couple reasons this Ind. will vote Obama. McCain said he thinks the economy is fundamentally strong but when asked what economy is he talking about? He changed his statement to say he was talking about the American people are fundamentally strong. The American people he consistently votes against on issues such as healthcare, seniors, labor, unions, keeping jobs from going overseas, energy, childcare, active military troops, veterans and even hurricane survivors? Will the real John McCain please stand up? McCain voted NO on S AMDT 210 to S Con Res 18: To repeal the tax subsidy for certain domestic companies which move manufacturing operations and American jobs offshore.Republican McCain may lie but his record does not! Here is how Republican McCain voted for the American people:06/26/2007 Union Organization BillHR 800 Voted:NO08/02/2007 State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization HR 976 Voted:NO09/19/2007 Time Between Troop Deployments S Amdt 2909 Voted:NO10/05/2005 Health Care for Veterans AmendmentHR 2863 Voted:NO02/02/2006 Medicare Part D AmendmentHR 4297 Voted:NO11/17/2005 Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit AmendmentS 2020 Voted:NO11/03/2005 Medicare Premiums AmendmentS 1932 Voted:NO11/03/2005 Prescription Drug Plan AmendmentS 1932 Voted:NO07/11/2006 FEMA AmendmentHR 5441 Voted:NO11/03/2005 Medical Assistance and Prescription Drug AmendmentS 1932 Voted:NO11/03/2005 Hurricane Health Care for Survivors AmendmentS 1932 Voted:NO10/27/2005 AIDS Drug Assistance Program AmendmentHR 3010 Voted:NO06/27/2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit billS 1 Voted:NO07/25/2006 Teen Pregnancy Education AmendmentS 403 Voted:NO10/26/2005 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program AmendmentHR 3010 Voted:NO06/16/2005 Reduction in Dependence on Foreign OilHR 6 Voted:NO06/16/2005 Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) AmendmentHR 6 Voted:NO05/08/2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002HR 2646 Voted:NO03/29/2007 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill of 2007HR 1591 Voted:NO11/03/2005 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA Appropriations ActHR 2744 Voted:NO10/27/2005 After School Funding AmendmentHR 3010 Voted:NO11/08/2001 Veterans Affairs and HUD Appropriations Act of 2002HR 2620 Voted:NO11/17/2005 Additional Funding For Veterans AmendmentS 2020 Voted:NO06/29/2000 Health Care AmendmentHR 4577 Voted:NO11/15/2005 Reporting Matters in Iraq AmendmentS 1042 Voted:NO11/15/2005 Iraq Progress Reports AmendmentS 1042 Voted:NO04/25/2002 Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) Act of 2001HR 4 Voted:NO

Posted by: CW | November 2, 2008, 8:36 am 8:36 am

As Obama said at a campaine stop. “We really do not know much about John McCain because all he talks about is me.” If McCain had spent more time selling himself instead of spending so much time talking about Obama, we might have a different race. Im afraid that McCain would run this country like he did his campaine.Not what this country needs right now. We dont need another shoot from the hip decision maker in the White House right now.

Posted by: CW | November 2, 2008, 8:55 am 8:55 am

Obama ran dirty, won by inaguration and is such a flawed candidate it makes me sick he looks to be the winner.
USA looses. You forgot that change, real change comes from tradition and respect for what is old.
Sylvia

Posted by: PUMA forever | November 2, 2008, 9:00 am 9:00 am

The republicans and their supporteres are angry, backward, racist, and unrefined elements in the American society. Just imagine their comments as compared to the democrats supporters. Is a shame that the REPUBLICAN party is still wallowing in the mindset of the 19th century. Wake up and think like a human being instead of thinking like an animal. We dont do that in Europe

Posted by: dendywill | November 2, 2008, 9:02 am 9:02 am

I am so ready for the end to McCain/Palin’s despicable scorched earth smear tactics. I have yet to hear a clear economic message from this campaign and am left to conclude that McCain/Palin will continue the same tired Bush/Cheney policies that rendered our country in the disastrous mess we are in. I am weary and disgusted and hope that America does not eat its own. The GOP is the only party that appears comfortable getting average Americans to vote against their own self interests. Well not this time for me….my family barely survived the last 8 years. It is time for change.
We’re voting for Senator Obama.

Posted by: KatiaK | November 2, 2008, 9:02 am 9:02 am

Palin’s responses on radio talk show very unbecoming
DAN FAGAN
COMMENT
(01/27/08 01:12:54)
The governor’s appearance on KWHL’s “The Bob and Mark Show” last week is plain and simple one of the most unprofessional, childish and inexcusable performances I’ve ever seen from a politician.
Anchorage DJ Bob Lester unleashed a vicious, mean-spirited, poisonous attack on Senate President Lyda Green last week while our governor was live on the air with him.
When we played the tape on my show the day after it happened, we received 130 calls. Even some Palinbots were disgusted.
The Daily News posted the recording on its Web site and it fired up bloggers.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner editorial writers demanded the governor apologize. The Juneau and Ketchikan papers also ran the editorial.
The Daily News opinion page addressed the governor’s gaffe. They wrote “She came off looking immature herself, almost high-schoolish. It was conduct unbecoming a governor.”
It was conduct unbecoming a human being, never mind a governor.
The governor’s office eventually tried to spin the public relations disaster, releasing a statement reading, “Governor Palin was caught off guard by Bob Lester’s reference to Senate President Lyda Green.”
I don’t buy it. Early on in the conversation before Palin started to crack up, Lester referred to Sen. Green as a jealous woman and a cancer. Palin, who knows full well Lyda Green is a cancer survivor, didn’t do what any decent person would do, say, “Bob, that’s going too far.”
But as the conversation moved on, Lester intensified his attack on Green.
Lester questioned Green’s motherhood, asking Palin if the senator cares about her own kids. Palin laughs.
Then Lester clearly sets the stage for what he is about to say by warning his large audience and Palin. He says, “Governor you can’t say this but I will, Lyda Green is a cancer and a b—-.” Palin laughs for the second time.
What were teenage boys thinking when they heard the governor laugh at someone being called a b—-? How about the teenage girls who look up to Palin. What did they think when they heard her laugh?
But there is more. Lester then describes Green’s chair as big and cushy. A clear reference to the senator’s weight. Palin laughs a third time. She’s just having a grand old time.
Palin was clearly enjoying every second of Lester’s vicious attack on her political rival.
But it gets worse.
Lester asks Palin point blank: “Do you have any idea of what you did, to make Lyda Green dislike you, hate you?” How does Palin respond? Does she do the right thing? What you would expect from a mature leader, a governor and say, “Bob, Lyda doesn’t hate me.”
No, she responds like a 13-year-old and says, “Um, you know once and a while I try to figure that out but I can’t figure that out.”
The Palin camp says the governor did call Green and apologize. That was the right thing to do. But the governor’s statement shows the apology a half-hearted one.
The statement in part reads: “The Governor called Senator Green to explain that she does not condone name-calling in any way and apologized if there was a perception that the comment was attributed to the Governor.”
But there’s strong evidence Palin did condone Lester’s name-calling. At the end of Lester making fun of Green as a mother, calling her a cancer, twice, and saying she has to go; after calling the senator a b—-, making fun of her weight, and accusing Green of being jealous and hateful; after all of that, Lester ends the conversation offering to visit Palin.
How does Palin respond? “I’d be honored to have you.”
The statement released by the governor’s office also called Palin’s action bad judgment.
But bad judgment is when you stay up late the night before a big test, order steak at a Chinese restaurant or wear blue jeans to a black tie affair.
What the governor did was wrong.
Not only did she sit by and watch a decent public servant get thrashed in front of tens of thousands of people, she actually enjoyed it.
This is our governor, for goodness sake.
Our leader. I wonder.
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Dan Fagan is a radio talk show host on KFQD 750 AM. E-mail, dan@kfqd.com.
Copyright © Sun Nov 2 09:14:42 EST 20081900 The Anchorage Daily News (www.adn.com)

Posted by: jag5cap | November 2, 2008, 9:26 am 9:26 am

This country and the world we live in are changing faster than one can imagine. They predict that by 2042 us white folk are going to be the minority in this country. Its just reality. Not a good thing or bad thing but just the way its going to be. The Rep party needs to pull itself together and realize that the old way of looking at the world just will not work any longer. I believe that many liberal republicans have already come to grips with this and many hard based replublicans are still fighting with this reality. I am married to a Puerto Rican and had the chance to live in PR for 7 years back in th 90s. I admired the way they tend not even to see color. There was no black and white and labeling this or that. It didnt matter if you had white skin and blue eyes or if you had the blackest skin and dark brown eyes. Each man or woman was seen as a Puerto Rican and thats all. We in America could learn a lot from that attitude no matter what race you are. We are all just American. Please remember there are a 100 great reasons to vote this election and only one really bad reason not to vote and thats prejudice. Time to move ahead in to our future and to quit living in the past. Obama 08

Posted by: CW | November 2, 2008, 9:33 am 9:33 am

Now the thing to watch out for is voter exclusion. Keep your eye on Philadelphia, among one place to watch. I saw a video of the old gal who runs the election board there. She told one person who complained about the almost certainty of unreasonably long lines that long lines don’t matter. People stand in line all night to buy Ipods. In other words, they want to exclude working people who have to vote and go on to work. Those are the poor, the middle class working people and the like. I saw an email on CNN today from an older lady (I didn’t catch the place) who had to drop out of an early voting line because the wait was to be three hours and she wasn’t physically able to do that. Here we are in what is supposedly the premier democracy in the world, and our example is going to be one of shutting qualified people out of voting. I understand this. In 2004 in my state (Missouri) they left voters standing in line when the polls closed. Many never got to vote

Posted by: JAB | November 2, 2008, 9:41 am 9:41 am

I would like all good and decent Americans to get on your knees and pray that evil doesn’t get a foothold in this great nation of ours. John McCain is the only choice for President. The time has come for all to make sure that the man who gave his life in service of this country becomes our next President. Get out and vote for John McCain. Get your family and friends to do the same.Good will triumph over evil. John McCain will be the next President. GOD Bless this nation. GOD Bless John McCain.

Posted by: Sally Bull | November 2, 2008, 9:49 am 9:49 am

TruthMan says
John Mccain = Turtle
Barack Obama = Hare
!!!Like the old aesop fable mccain will plod his way to victory!!!

Posted by: TruthMan | November 2, 2008, 9:57 am 9:57 am

I was listening to Hennidy on thurs or Friday and it amazed me that he was bragging that he more than anyone else held the attack Obama record. To bad he couldnt brag about selling McCain on his policy record.This attitude is the McCain campaine failure. Well and there is Palin ofcourse.

Posted by: CW | November 2, 2008, 9:59 am 9:59 am

Two things I don’t understand?.
1. How can anybody support a candidate that’s religious views are anti American?. Obama’s ties to many are.
2. How can any Beliver in God support anybody that think’s it’s just fine and dandy to live birth a child then abort it by letting it die in alone in some dark room, or worse yet a unborn delivered 3/4 where a pair of scissors is placed in it’s head the opened, after that they put a suction tube in the babies head and suck out the brain. Barack’s a fine one to run with, sorry to be so graphic, but Obama supports this!.
Do a quick read up on late term Abortion the let’s see if anyone wants to vote for Obama who supports this entirely!. Really sad.

Posted by: azson | November 2, 2008, 10:05 am 10:05 am

I talked with my Wife last night. She is stationed and deployed right now with the Navy. She is a Senior Chief.She told be unlike previous elections where the military voted about 4-1 Rep, that from what she has heard through talk and conversations on board, that its seems to be about a 50-50 spit. Two biggest reasons. Palin and the economy. Not sure if thats the standard feeling , but just what she told me.

Posted by: CW | November 2, 2008, 10:11 am 10:11 am

Ignorance is BLISS for OBAMA…Obama was ignorant about his Aunt, Obama was ignorant about Ayers, Obama was ignorant about Rev. Wright, Obama was ignorant about Rezko, Obama was ignorant about ACORN and the media accepts his lame cover up stories as truth.
Interesting how Obama’s aunt HAS TO LIVE IN SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, but she can afford to donate at least $265 to Obama’s campaign…all donated in strange amounts last month (was this to avoid detection of the $200 reporting rule?)…so how many OTHER ILLEGAL donations has Obama accepted…but hey…ignorance is bliss and the media doesn’t care.
What else is Obama “ignorant” on????

Posted by: Mike | November 2, 2008, 10:15 am 10:15 am

You have got to understand if Obama is elected he will be sort of like Fidel Castro. If no one in the USA is allowed to be rich we will ALL be poor just like in Cuba where no one can afford a new car anymore never mind a new house. He also used cocaine in his 20′s would you hire him if he said that in a job interview? If foreign investors like China and other countries see him as the ‘tax man’ they will no longer invest in America and start investing where its cheaper and more lucrative for them. When the war ends not only the soldiers will be out of work, but all the companies that supply the military will also have massive layoffs thereby hurting the economy even worse. THE COUNTRY IS AT WAR!!! THE WAR IS KEEPING THE USA ALIVE ECONOMICALLY. It employs millions and millions of workers. It generates trillions of dollars for our current economy. Its why we arent in a depression yet! Also the Dems and Barney Frank want to cut military spending by as much as 25% (but not end the war) so this would leave our troops leaving them in harms way these cuts mean they dont get the extra armor for vehicles or body armor etc. For our troops to be outgunned and under armored means we lose the war! America needs to be ready to win the war we are in and any future war. I dont see Obama as a war time leader he is more of a Jimmy Carter. I like the Halloween candy analogy ‘redistribution of wealth’ means one kid go’s out and gets all the candy but has to SHARE all the candy with his brothers and sisters (leaving him not so rich). I dont want to live in the “United States of Cuba” ask any Cuban what its like to live under Castro. Also Obama lies! He even lied about his own Aunt. If he doesnt know about his own Aunt do you want him in charge of national securty???Vote McCain!!! Do you think the terrorists and Islamic Fundamentalists we are at war with will ever surrender?? They have been at war with each other for centuries!! Your childrens and their childrens future hinges on your vote. Vote for a safe USA and world! Vote McCain!

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 2, 2008, 10:17 am 10:17 am

Who is this cindy williams trumpeting a McCain/Palin win on Election Day?
Obama will prevail on Nov. 4 2008. And when that happens, when all the dust is settled and cleared, please do us a favor move to Russia. Hopefully, you’ll be able to see Sarah Palin’s house from there.

Posted by: mhuda | November 2, 2008, 10:17 am 10:17 am

this is to the ignorant person that said Obama ia Arabic. That is an ignorant lie. He is dad is from Kenya, that is Africa, by the way, dummy, and his mother was born in Kansas. Why don’t you run for president, you are great at lying.

Posted by: Liberal in Texas | November 2, 2008, 10:25 am 10:25 am

Just remember that for THE LAST TWO YEARS DEMOCRATS HAVE CONTROLLED CONGRESS.While the Republicans were in charge housing prices went up, food prices were cheaper, gas was cheaper, the stock market was up, and THEN AMERICANS WANTED CHANGE.So the Democrats gave us change…look at what the Democrats did in two years…do you really want more of their change? Where are we supposed to get money to donate to charities if the govt. takes it all? (and please don’t tell me you believe all the crap about tax cuts…his Energy Credit won’t happen because oil prices have plummetted and his 5% rule of who will pay more taxes doesn’t fly…just look at the census records on how many people earn what…Obama is just a politician saying anything he pleases to get elected…for example he promised the teacher’s union full funding of NCLB and IDEA (which has never happened), but then for the people that hate the teacher’s union he promised MORE charter schools, which takes away money from public schools…he is promising both sides everything!

Posted by: Mike | November 2, 2008, 10:30 am 10:30 am

Hey Liberal
Arabs invaded Kenya centuries ago. Obama’s father was an Arab!.

Posted by: azson | November 2, 2008, 10:41 am 10:41 am

Mike. Republicans were in charge from 1994 forward, except for Clinton having some veto power. All the economic problems were caused by their deregulation policies, not the Dems, who really have only been in charge less than 20 months.
Only your fellow cool-aid drinkers will agree with you. Common sense assigns all the blame to the people who made all the policies.

Posted by: rob | November 2, 2008, 10:58 am 10:58 am

Rob
The $#!+’$ only hit the fan in the past 20 months. I love cool aid!, and how about those tax policy decreases by Obama lately?. Don’t give me that (r@P about a downturn in the economy is to blame. Just admit it Obama has no experience on the Economy, Abortion, or how to keep his word to the American People. Maybe you Obamaneezers can go on strike if he’s elected to get what you were promised.

Posted by: azson | November 2, 2008, 11:17 am 11:17 am

am a Ind voting Obama. I also voted Rep just about every election for 32 yrs. Bottom line is that we as Americans need to start demanding results out of DC. I do not care if its the horrible failures of the Bush administration or the horrible failures of the Dem led Congress and Rep led congress before that. Enough is enough. As long as we sit back and leave the worries and non answered failures to someone else, nothing will improve. We need to make those responsible answer to the American public. Being a Obama supporter it makes it hard for me to say that the Congress for the past two years has made policy or didnt move on policy with the agenda of making Americans suffer just so the economy would be a big play in this election. The three things that swayed my vote this year were Palin, John McCains voting record, and the fact that McCain decided that campaining on smear was more important than campaing on what he could do for this country. As a 4th Obama’s economic plan might hurt somes wallets more but in the long run it is what is needed to bring us out of dept and improve the sub programs and depts such as the FDA , ect. Nothing that is worth something is usually free. When the time comes I will do my best to vote along all party lines to vote out those in Congress responsible for what this country is going through right now. Obama 08

Posted by: CW | November 2, 2008, 11:28 am 11:28 am

Az:
The economy moves in cycles. It went up under Clinton, peaked under Bush, and then his trillion-dollar war and tanking of the dollar sent the economy down again. I don’t blame Republicans for every sin of the business cycle, but it’s clear things are a lot worse because the SEC and Fed and anti-trust people and all the other government regulators were totally at a long lunch, and the President sent them there. Even John McCain agrees that we need more regulation now.

Posted by: rob | November 2, 2008, 11:28 am 11:28 am

I would like all good and decent Americans to get on your knees and pray that evil doesn’t get a foothold in this great nation of ours. – Sally Bull(crap)
To Sally-Evil will prevail. Nyahahahahaha! And it will come for you Nov 5th. Nyahahahahahaa!

Posted by: Chandu | November 2, 2008, 11:29 am 11:29 am

Poor Cindy Williams…just like McCain, she’s off her medications and suffering from spiritual delusions. The Republican party is finished. Moderates like myself detest Sarah Palin and yes, a 6th grader is smarter! McShame ran a disgusting campaign full of racial smears and veiled hatred. Colin Powell’s ringing endorsement has swayed moderate Republicans to feel more comfortable with Obama and to leave the party. The Republican party should be renamed KKK Republican Party – it has driven out the ethnic and racial minorities like myself with anti-immigration and racially xenophobic viewpoints a la Karl Rove. I’m Chinese-American. As the white electorate in this country shrinks, the minorities will become the defining majority in this country setting policy. Especially the super majority blocs – Hispanics and Asians. The Asians were traditionally moderate Republicans during Reagan era and they have swung 2-1 towards Democratic Party. A sign of the future…

Posted by: Linda | November 2, 2008, 11:29 am 11:29 am

Yes Rob since 2005 and the McCain supported initiative was blocked by Pelosi, Reid, Barney Frank and other Dems such as Obama.

Posted by: azson | November 2, 2008, 11:35 am 11:35 am

Yes Rob since 2005 and the McCain supported initiative was blocked by Pelosi, Reid, Barney Frank and other Dems such as Obama.

Posted by: azson | November 2, 2008, 11:35 am 11:35 am

Congress can play hardball, but so can the President. He has the veto, and his horrible attitude has poisoned every initiative. He only got on board to do something after the ship had hit an iceberg. It’s the President’s non-oversight that force the country into mandating government ownership of banks. With responsible, reasonable regulation, like we’ve had under every President from FDR to Clinton, including Reagan and Eisenhower, this wouldn’t have happened.

Posted by: rob | November 2, 2008, 11:42 am 11:42 am

Sally Fulla: You are clearly insane. Get yourself some therapy, and don’t take the bus, SCREAM for a taxi. You need help – now.

Posted by: chester burns | November 2, 2008, 12:00 pm 12:00 pm

The United States of Cuba? Just saying it makes me want to spit on the ground! OK now think hard people be rational about whats going on in the USA today. The auto industry is failing. Jobs have already left for overseas or gone to cheap labor. How will “Castrobama” put those things back. Its like trying to rebuild detroit it will never be the same. Japanese car makers are scaling back too. Ever wonder why everyone in Cuba drives an old car? They dont make them there either so they are too much money. Everyone but the government is poor. Obama claims he can get us more jobs but how? Pay off big companies to hire us? Wont they keep the money for bonuses? The guys middle name is “Hussein”. You claim to support him and be a patriot and want to help the USA? Shame on you. The Revolutionary War, The Civil War, Korea, ,Vietnam, Kuwait, Iraq dont you see war with Iran coming? Who do you want in charge? Our country was based on wars for liberty, civil rights and freedom. What country are you from? I am from the USA. There arent as many jobs. Pick up a Sunday paper today! See how many jobs there are? Who is hiring? Its November before Christmas 2008! Wake up!!! Here are some great democrat-related words to remember. Clinton, Vince Foster, Whitewater, Edwards, Jennifer Flowers, Monica, Obama, Biden, Barney Frank, Pelosi, Congress. Think where you want the future of your country to be? Who is really going to help you but yourself. Not Obama.

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 2, 2008, 12:02 pm 12:02 pm

Remember Obama is a cancer on the USA. We have one chance to remove him Nov 4th thats it.

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 2, 2008, 12:14 pm 12:14 pm

CW – you sound like a decent person and a real Hoosier. I’m a blue-state supporter of Obama, and I’d say to you, keep speaking up! If Obama falls short of expectations, hold him accountable! All politicians must invite responsible scrutiny and criticism.

Posted by: rob | November 2, 2008, 12:28 pm 12:28 pm

Do-not-trust-him: I don’t know what you have been reading, but you statements about Europe are highly inaccurate. In the first place, none of the European nations have a pure socialism, which is defined as a country where the means of production and distribution of goods are controlled by the government. All of them have functioning democracies and a private enterprise economic system, albeit more highly regulated than ours. In addition, they have a number of social welfare programs, which vary from country to country. Most of the polls that have been taken over the years show that Europeans are just as happy with their system of government as we are, if not more so. There is a higher level of medical care for the poor than in this country. (Our infant mortality rate is 29th in the world, mostly because of the inadequate medical care the poor get) Granted, the rich are richer here, but I don’t necessairly think that is something to be proud of. You need to stop watching Fox news and listening to Rush Limbaugh and do a little unbiased reasearch.

Posted by: james ruston | November 2, 2008, 12:28 pm 12:28 pm

ROB
Congress has the final say even with a Presidental Veto. It’s called an Override. lol

Posted by: azson | November 2, 2008, 12:31 pm 12:31 pm

James – I think its safe to say that America has more state ownership of private enterprise than any country in Western Europe. Since the 80s nearly every state-owned business has been privatized. I believe Airbus still has government shares, but that was formed with government money too.

Posted by: robq | November 2, 2008, 12:43 pm 12:43 pm

azson: I hope you never get caught in a dark alley with a couple of real Arabs in which you claim that Obama’s father was an Arab. Also, you might consider going back to school and taking a couple of courses on genetics, geography, and economics.

Posted by: james ruston | November 2, 2008, 12:48 pm 12:48 pm

Here ya go james
Obama’s name is African Swahili – NOT EXACTLY, Obama’s name is Arabic and ‘Baraka’ (from which Barack came) means ‘blessed’ in that language. Hussein is also Arabic and so is Obama. Barack Hussein Obama is not half black. If elected, he would be the first Arab-American President, not the first black President. Barack Hussein Obama is 50% Caucasian from his mother’s side and 43.75% Arabic and 6.25% African Negro from his father’s side. While Barack Hussein Obama’s father was from Kenya , his father’s family was mainly Arabs. Barack Hussein Obama’s father was only 12.5% African Negro and 87.5% Arab (his father’s birth certificate even states he’s Arab, not African Negro). Barack’s Birth Certificate also says ARAB.

Posted by: azson | November 2, 2008, 1:07 pm 1:07 pm

If I told you last year the stock market would crash several times, we’d need a $700 billion bailout (and congress will vote twice on it until it passes even though the first time the vote will be NO), gas prices will go down almost a dollar a gallon too wouldnt you say I was crazy too??? Never say never. I’m not crazy. Look at the world around you and reality and whats going on.

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 2, 2008, 1:11 pm 1:11 pm

How will Obama invest in America and create jobs for Americans? How exactly? By bribing big businesses in his pocket with money? Whats to stop more ‘bankruptcy for profit’ from these companies. Whats to stop the big CEO’s from taking the money and using it for big bonuses for themselves and keep outsourcing? Find one piece of proof that Obama can live up to that promise. Or is the auto industry and our jobs forever doomed to cutbacks? What happens if we lose the Iraq war because of Obama. They will cut military spending on our soldiers #our family members# armor! Cut it by 25%??? To save who? Who gets that money? Obama and Barney Frank and Pelosi and a 2nd bailout? Come on! We need to win the war and take back our jobs.

Posted by: republican_paulie | November 2, 2008, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm

So here is what I don’t get. All of you republicans who don’t want to pay taxes but think staying in Iraq for the long run is a dandy idea. You guys just bad at math or have a problem with cause and effect? Paying taxes is patriotic and is how we support our troops, build highways, teach are kids and yes do research on fruitflies, which for those of you who slept through science class and the last two decades of genetics, is precisely how we found most of the disease genes that are forming the cure to diseases.

Posted by: Reality based | November 2, 2008, 1:36 pm 1:36 pm

paulie
you know Obama want’s to form his own Civilia National Security Force, equiped the same or better than our regular Army. Hail Obamaeaser not!. Who’s going to fund this brilliant plan of his?. I can see it now an Abrams in every pot.

Posted by: azson | November 2, 2008, 1:40 pm 1:40 pm

A preview so you can all rest comfortably at night.
Commander in Chief Rev Jeremiah Wright 1st CNSF Abrams National Tank Brigade
Commander in Chief Rev Louis Farahkan 1st CNSF F22 National Fighter Squadron
Commander in Chief William Ayers 1st CNSF National SeaWolf SSN21 Class.

Posted by: azson | November 2, 2008, 2:03 pm 2:03 pm

Posted by: Tiffany | November 2, 2008, 2:06 pm 2:06 pm

“paulie
you know Obama want’s to form his own Civilia National Security Force, equiped the same or better than our regular Army. Hail Obamaeaser not!. Who’s going to fund this brilliant plan of his?. I can see it now an Abrams in every pot.”
Posted by: azson | Nov 2, 2008 1:40:18 PM
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Wow! Where are you guys hearing this crazy stuff? Did Hannity do one of his all-informing shows again? That man is so full of crap. Get your heads examined. You are living in delusional and paranoid universes. Quit trying to bring the rest of us down with you!!!

Posted by: lkinopfl | November 2, 2008, 2:33 pm 2:33 pm

The election is two days away, I am sitting watching McCain give a speech on FOX and he is still attacking Obama. He is not talking about bring the country together or how America can move beyond the problems we are in today. I watched Obama on C-SPAN and his speech was about moving forward and how Americans will need to come together to get this country going again. Big difference.
Obama/Biden 08

Posted by: francheska ;-) | November 2, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm

Paulie:
I am always worried about government power intruding in our private lives, but don’t you think George Bush Jr has already created that force you speak of? Liberals are not very interested in those kind of things and really would prefer to stop them. I’m sure this little paranoid fantasy will never happen.

Posted by: rob | November 2, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm

There is a saying “Never argue with an idiot, they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience”. That really applies to some of the outlandish claims that are being made on this board by some people.
Obama/Biden 08

Posted by: Anna | November 2, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm

I hope the Obamaites are still gloat when companies like mine start outsourcing our work offshore. Enjoy!

Posted by: Mauro | November 2, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm

We are about to witness the biggest landslide in our time – and for Obama – deservedly so. The pollsters have underestimated the enthusiam that’s out there.
It’s going to be a 65/35 split in the popul;ar vote with
at least 378 for Obama in the electoral college.
Nov 4th couldn’t come soon enough.

Posted by: Rick Ambrose | November 2, 2008, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm

I am and always have been a Christian and I am voting for Obama along with alot of sane people, who do not want more of the same…You McSame people do not hold a lock on Christianity.

Posted by: Shayla | November 2, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm

mama, and I suppose that you are gonna take your elderly mom to the polls so she can vote for your candidate? lol …………abc is so obama in the tank……..you know, I have been doing som looking on this and other blogs…you all are so hateful of others, it just shows how the hate of country from Obama and his friends sinks into your brains of sponge…….start thinking and read ALL of what is known about obama, not just from ABC-Onet…I am not voting for McCain, but I am voting for Palin, the only real changer in this election……….change for obama means socialism and suppression…….he already practises it, unless you are too blinded like many to see

Posted by: a g | November 2, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm

On nov 4 the silent majority will speak loud and clear and MCCAIN/PALIN WINS.
THE MEDIA HAS NOT FOOLED MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS..WE HAVE DONE OUR HOME WORK AND KNOW OBAMA IS A LIE,CHEAT, AND IS A LEFT WING RADICAL.
OBAMA IS SLIPPING AWAY IN THE POLLS AND NOW WE KNOW WHO WILL BE PRESIDENT…JOHN MCCAIN A TRUE PATRIOTIC AMERICAN.
THE MEDIA HAS HAS FAILED THE AMERICAN VOTERS THIS ELECTION.
MCCAIN WINS BY LANDSLIDE.
Posted by: cindy williams | Nov 1, 2008 6:03:59 PM
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Wow!! Can I have some of what ever you’re smoking/drinking?

Posted by: akskimo | November 2, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm

shaylas comment says she is being a Christian and not voting for McSame?……..shayla, your Christianity says to love, doesn’t it? why vote for a man that belonged to a hate preaching church for 20 years……..Rev. Wright’s church is not Christain, are you so blinded………….and btw…….ABC, thanks for joining in subversive voter supression with this article……….trying to make McCain Palin voters think it is over……like most media are doing this weekend……unbelievable..this is not journalism

Posted by: a g | November 2, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm

if Obama wins, I will not be frustrated and angry that McCain-Palin lost as much as I will be for knowing that there is a big hunk of people of the United States of America can be so fooled with money and lies they will vote for anybody……….the media has been preaching hate Bush, now Osama is a god!!!……posts here still make me think the media got it done…….

Posted by: a g | November 2, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm

CW, great that you believe what the media has spoon fed you all year…..what you call smear from McCain is the truth in my book……..too bad ABC 0Net can’t tell you that

Posted by: a g | November 2, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm

I so agree with you Rick Ambrose.
Someone posted yesterday about “the fat lady getting ready to sing”…
Yep, she’s doing the back up for Stevie Wonder..
hit it!
“Signed, sealed, delivered….”
Our next performer will be Ms. Stevie Nicks singing “Landslide” and after a break for all who wish to thank God, Mr. Bruce Springsteen will lead us in the “God Bless America/Born in the USA” medley.
Thank you for voting folks.
Same place, same time two years from now!
Peace out

Posted by: dassis | November 2, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm

Obama shouldn’t be held liable for what Jeremiah Wright says or does. If tha was the case all Catholic candidates would be judge by whether their preists who were pedophiles. Isn’t odd that some christians support McCain who does not regularly attend church over Obama who does.

Posted by: Willie | November 2, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm

John McCain can cheat on is wife with his current trophy wife, get involved in the savings and loan fiasco, vouch for a former Viet Cong leader, finish 894 in a class of 899, let a supporter call Hillary a ‘bitch’, speak at an Acorn event, give over $400,000 to the same Khaldidi that Palin villified Obama for, be connected to G. Gordon Liddy who wanted to assasinate reporters and have his own reverend issues and it doesn’t matter to his supporters. They still say that he has experience and has been tested. Guess what? He actually has not bend testes. He sat on a flight with a mission he didn’t have fly. JFK was the president at the time. He passed the test. McCain’s big move was “suspended” his campaigned to work on the first bailout plan which coincidentally FAILED. He voted for the Iraq war which was BAD. He talks about the surge but if it wasn’t for the war the surge would not have been needed. Obama is a family man with a Harvard education who HAS NOT run on race and who came up for nothing. He is the American dream and what this country is about if you work hard. His daddy didn’t get him into flight school and keep him in the Academy. How could anyone love God and country but hate Obama. That doesn’t make sense. BTW has anyone seen McCain’s brth certificate.

Posted by: Willie | November 2, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm

Just a small observation/the small % of people still uncommitted that I know just don’t want either Obama or Mccain.
Over this weekend there’s been a break of those uncommitteds to Bob Barr who just might get the largest Libertarian vote total in the history of that party.

Posted by: laurie | November 2, 2008, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm

” Christians have an obligation to make sure that evil does not take root in this great nation of ours. We have to kick Obama’s shiny black @ss back to his home in Kenya. ” When I see this bile from a self-proclaimed “Christian”, I hope this type of person rots in a very special place in H E L L for eternity. Standing waist deep in human waste until satan says “okay, break’s over, everyone back on you heads”. Amen.

Posted by: Rick_VT | November 2, 2008, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm

it’s not over yet

Posted by: Moe | November 2, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm

this says alot !!!
Notice to All Employees
As of November 5, 2008, IF Obama is officially elected president, our company will instill a few new policies which are in keeping with his new, inspiring issues of change & fairness.
1. All sales people will be pooling their sales & bonuses into a common pool that will be divided equally between all of you. This will serve to give those of you who are underachieving a “fair shake.”
2. All low level workers will be pooling their wages, including overtime, into a common pool, dividing it equally amongst yourselves. This will help those who are “too busy for overtime” to reap the rewards from those who have more spare time & can work extra hours.
3. All top management will now be referred to as “the government” and we will not participate in this “pooling” experience because the law doesn’t apply to us.
4. The “government” will give eloquent speeches to all employees every week, encour it’s workers t continue to work hard “for the good of all.”
5. The employees will be thrilled with these new policies because it’s “good to spread the wealth.” Those of you who have underachieved will finally get an opportunity & those of you who have worked hard & had success will feel more “patriotic.”
6. The last few people who were hired should clean out their desks. Don’t feel bad though, because Obama will give you free healthcare, free handouts, free oil for heating your home, free food stamps and he’ll let you stay in your home for as long as you want (even if you can’t pay your mortgage.) If you appeal directly to our democratic congress, you might even get a free flat screen TV & a coupon for free hair cuts (shouldn’t all Americans be entitled to nice looking hair?)
These policies are in effect to keep what is left of the companies money that provide your wages and so we won’t have to close our doors.
If for any reason you are not happy with the new policies, you may want to rethink your vote on November 4th

Posted by: Moe | November 2, 2008, 8:53 pm 8:53 pm

I am so afraid that we will have more years of that crazy republican rule. I can’t survive the health plan Mccain is introducing, I don’t want to see the oil companies making anymore profits. You would think that Moe would check out the facts before blurting out that totally wrong in his notice to his employees. The hate that comes through this campaign is amazing to me. I can’t believe these people are the so called Christians. Obama was born in Hawaii ( for those that don’t know this it is part of USA. I sounds to me that some people are just plain scared of a different color than their own. That is for Rick vt. I don’t know how Moe could own his own business and be so ignorant. Know the facts.. Obama/Biden

Posted by: toby darling | November 2, 2008, 9:50 pm 9:50 pm

President Barack Obama.

Posted by: dem in chicago | November 2, 2008, 11:12 pm 11:12 pm

i went into this pres. race as an independent. i always thought of the ‘typical’ republican as the more educated, higher wage earning ‘white collar’ types. HOWEVER, this pres.race has shot that stereotype to hell. i have seen an overwhelmingly larger number of mccain supporters who are acting like uneducated, broken record types.repeating the same unfounded,or completely fabricated lies over and over and over.some of the things they keep repeating are lies that mccain himself has disspelled. they are doing the republican ticket a great disservice. people like me have been watching and reading. mccain’s supporters have done more damage to his campaign than he has. i voted for obama

Posted by: littlepeach | November 2, 2008, 11:34 pm 11:34 pm

FINALLY, the rich , the immoral, and the greedy will finally get their pink slips. It’s over!
Go bathe in your final tub of oil. It’s time for us to move forward.

Posted by: Vince | November 2, 2008, 11:58 pm 11:58 pm

littlepeach..
You hit the nail on the head.
It is the people that say the McCain and Palin ticket represents them that truly show how WRONG these candidates are for America.
Sarah Palin has, arguably, been more or at least as deeply divisive as the posters you can read all over the internet. Sadly, John McCain has contributed only a weak disavowal of these tactics. Ambition in the pursuit of power is a consuming lust.
Pray for the peace of America.
Vote Obama/Biden

Posted by: dassis | November 3, 2008, 12:16 am 12:16 am

Hispanic for Obama
It seems that the majority in New Mexico is going for Obama, I’m independent voter and used to like McCain for his performance in the Inmigration Bill a couple of years ago, but his preference for continuing the Irak war and tax breaks to rich corporations made me change my mind, not even the tricks of the Republican party to use religion on this campaign is working out I vote for who I feel is right, not for somebody to tell for who to vote, the Republican party made too many mistakes, one was to attack Mexicans, well is time to pay back the honors and if the Republican party plans to come back, first they have to worry about not getting extint, young people does not think the way old folks think like creating mounstrous military budgets and all in the credit card, because they want power but do not want to pay for it, times have changed, old folks have died and the new generations are in control, way to go VIVA OBAMA.
Dany1954

Posted by: dany1954 | November 3, 2008, 12:20 am 12:20 am

Kudos to all the Obama volunteers.I’m 30 but this is the 1st time ever I’ve been left a door notice to vote,my location, a # for a ride if needed and of course vote for Obama.Obama/Biden ’08/’12

Posted by: Didi | November 3, 2008, 2:46 am 2:46 am

If Obama wins we will have a new America and all ppl will have proven that we can all get along.
God Bless America and our people.
Let me be the first to say President Obama.

Posted by: Elizabeth | November 3, 2008, 3:58 am 3:58 am

Obama stating he is going to purposely bankrupt coal miners/plants…………….
Thousands of coal miner jobs are at risk. Cap and Trade
Obama is admitting he is purposely going to try skyrocket the price of energy.
Now on Hannity on Fox.

Posted by: chattyway | November 3, 2008, 4:09 am 4:09 am

Don’t let the Obamabots lie anymore to you….Obama in his own words is going to purposely bankrupt the coal industry putting thousands of blue collar workers out of business, making us more dependent on terrorist oil in the Middle East, and jacking up everyone’s electrical prices causing elderly to freeze along with other families and forcing even more business out of business. Stop Obama now before it is to late…..stop him from putting all of these people out of work.

Posted by: chattyway | November 3, 2008, 4:37 am 4:37 am

On nov 4 the silent majority will speak loud and clear and MCCAIN/PALIN WINS.
THE MEDIA HAS NOT FOOLED MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS..WE HAVE DONE OUR HOME WORK AND KNOW OBAMA IS A LIE,CHEAT, AND IS A LEFT WING RADICAL.
OBAMA IS SLIPPING AWAY IN THE POLLS AND NOW WE KNOW WHO WILL BE PRESIDENT…JOHN MCCAIN A TRUE PATRIOTIC AMERICAN.
THE MEDIA HAS HAS FAILED THE AMERICAN VOTERS THIS ELECTION.
MCCAIN WINS BY LANDSLIDE.

Posted by: Rob | November 3, 2008, 6:48 am 6:48 am

I can’t wait to see all of the
Republican brigde jumpers on Tuesday night.

Posted by: MrGamblinMan | November 3, 2008, 1:16 pm 1:16 pm

The Time is now America. Vote for the change this country needs. Obama/Biden.

Posted by: whitman | November 3, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm

With Obama’s affiliations he more than likely couldn’t even get a Security Clearance! to get in most Governmental Agencies, but he can become President. Go Figure!.

Posted by: azson | November 3, 2008, 9:46 pm 9:46 pm

You’re trying to why 93% of blacks are voting for Obama?
I’ll give you five good reasons.
1) Jim Crow laws
2) KKK
3) Republican support of the same over the course of time.
4) Florida, 2000
5) Virginia,2008
And just for added measure, the recent dragging death of a black man in the Republican stronghold of TEXAS.

Posted by: Jim Rousch | November 3, 2008, 9:57 pm 9:57 pm

“Real Americans don’t need ‘in your face’ politics”?
Tell that to the Christian Right and the Pro-”Life” movement, who want a twelve-year-old rape victim to ruin her life by not having access to an abortion.

Posted by: Jim Rousch | November 3, 2008, 10:01 pm 10:01 pm

I am a white middle-age woman who lives in Texas. I am a Christian and I have worked hard all of my life. Many of my family and friends fought in Vietnam. Some never came home and some came home changed forever. I respect their service to our country just as I respect McCain’s service. However, that does not mean that McCain is fit to run this country. He is a very angry, passive-aggressive person. There is a realistic chance that he will not live four more years. Sarah Palin is barely able to run Alaska. The last time we elected a Governor that lived close to a foreign country was eight years ago. Think about it! Barack Obama is the voice of change this country needs.

Posted by: Jenna | November 4, 2008, 10:18 am 10:18 am

My daughter, who has always voted republican, voted for Obama. Her husband, who said that he will never vote for a democrat, and who was for McCain even in line, voted for Obama!
Went to see Obama yesterday in NC, but the lines were so long and people were waiting in line. Probably about 30,000+. McCain planned a rally for 10,000 and 1,000 showed up. Need I say more?
Go Obama!

Posted by: ObamaFan | November 4, 2008, 11:17 am 11:17 am

Now that the election is over and the Democrats are taking control of Washington, the Replublicans are probably firing up their paper shredders this morning to obscure their eight years of crooked politics…Go get them Barry, Joe, and Nancy!

Posted by: MrGamblinMan | November 5, 2008, 8:17 am 8:17 am

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