Comments on: These 6 swing counties could decide the election

By: Heather PW county VA

Heather PW county VA — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:14:30 +0000

I do not consider myself a democrat but there was no doubt in my mind that once Obama was elected that he had my vote. I am waiting at home with my baby for my husband to get back from voting so I can head out. He has been in line for over 2 hours now. This just shows that VA is having a great turn out and we mughtf just go Blue finally! Yeah

By: Mike (Fairfax, VA)

Mike (Fairfax, VA) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:50:44 +0000

I have been getting door knocks and phonecalls from Obama supporters at least twice a day since the end of September to the point of harrassment, not sure why I keep getting talked too. It is all politics I guess. Vote for the individual you predict will be the best leader for the next for years. Remember, there are five choices for president in 2008....not just the two "major party" candidates that get all the media attention. I am not about to vote on party lines or follow the polls just because most others are, I read and evaluate each candidates positions then pick my candidate for each elected office. Take it seriously and be informed. Cast a knowledgable vote.

By: bonnie

bonnie — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:43:38 +0000

Please inform your audience especially, Republicans, Gov. Palin and Sen. McCain-for the last eight years we lived in a totalitarian country and the nerve of them to label Sen. Obama, a socialist. Once upon a time, America was a lucrative country until Reganomics, Bush, Greed, and Selfishness destroyed IT. Also, Senator Obama is more than qualified to run this Country.

In addition we are all guilt by association.......................

By: daw

daw — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:30:42 +0000

Vote Obama for better future

Still the Reps using their fear mongering tactics, and personal attacks, but Americans are not so stupid we know better, for sure we do not want to repeat the last eight years of our history where our ideology of capitalism is almost knocked down we don’t need to
- Continue tax incentives to the rich and to companies that ship out jobs.
- Broken health care system:
- throw everybody to the mercy of insurance companies.
- Rising economic insecurity
- Rising costs and stagnant wages
- destroy our and the world economy

We know better.

Vote Obama for better future

Obama is the One for change,
don't be fouled or misguided by the misleading Ads

By: Kalu

Kalu — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:40:14 +0000

I can not agree less with all the opinion polls that Obama would win.
Am anciously waiting for the final announcement.
Indeed, it is a test of character and sincereity for America that preaches transparency to developing nations.

By: Michael Bush (Kungälv, Sweden)

Michael Bush (Kungälv, Sweden) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:33:04 +0000

I have been a solid supporter of the GOP since I was a kid. Handing out candidate literature, going door to door on election days to get out the vote, fundraisers...you name it. We (the GOP and myself) didn't always see eye to eye on some issues. But I always had faith in the ticket.
This time I was undecided, until McCain chose Palin as a running mate. Why Palin? Wasn't the Christian Right already a lock? Gov. Palin strongly represents many of the things that I always disagreed with in the GOP. All McCain succeeded in doing was pushing away the Moderate Right. And away I went.
I voted for Obama 3 weeks ago by absentee ballot. This wasn't a choice of the "lesser of two evils". I simply believe he is the best man for the job.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:38:59 +0000

I do not see any reason to believe that McCain will win this election. He lost the election the he said that economy was in good shape. He also lost most of the independent voters when he chosed Gov. Sarah. Most people, including me do not believe that she is ready to be president. Obviously, McCain would have performed much more better had he chose Romney.

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:23:50 +0000

God bless you Barack Obama!

By: George Wirnkar

George Wirnkar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:09:55 +0000

The US media but fN has been grossly biased against McCain/Palin. The polls are only a sampling and in an election with too many immeasurable parameters, the Obama/Biden supporters should hold their horses a little while before celebrating a victory that may never be. Not only am I supporting McCain Palin, I am slso praying for their campaign. God Bless America and the world she influences so much.

By: Mark - Malta

Mark - Malta — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:52:35 +0000

As a person who likes politics, it is a must that a person who has vision, pride and accepts that he can make mistakes is a better leader. I have watched and see all what they had to say and the outcome is that if I had to vote, Obama / Biden would have been my choice.

By: J.V.Hodgson

J.V.Hodgson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:16:37 +0000

All very interesting, but the deciders this time will be Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio.
If Obama takes all those, he can lose all the rest of the toss up states, including Colorado,Nevada and New Mexico, which have been traditionally red.
The only glitch here is Pensylvania.
I look at your electoral map and MCcain has to take all 90 toss ups and still need 23 to win, it not only looks a major Mountain but virtually impossible, if the polls mean anything at all.
As usual, voters decide thank god!!
Regards,
Hodgson.

By: Beyordanos T.

Beyordanos T. — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:47:19 +0000

America see the truth! What more could you expect from the Bush's ?McCain showed us how ignorant he is by selecting Palin,For An obviuous political scum of getting women voters.The World Watch you and your Democracy.This time an intelegent person is at your helm.
This is your test,your success is in your hand.

OBAMA '08

By: Fred Bass

Fred Bass — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:43:50 +0000

Let us thank the those people on Wall Street and in the financial sector who have so clearly demonstrated that unregulated greed doesn't work.

And let us accept the challenge from Obama to set fear aside in re-building our community and our nation and instead rely on our own bravery and compassion!

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:18:26 +0000

All that is needed for Obama to win is a BIG voter turnout and no or very few "voting irregularities". People are registering to vote because he finally gives them someone to believe in. Still a two party system which isn't the greatest. The 40%-50% who don't usually vote are many of the people this country has left behind and Obama at least inspires the belief that he can do something about that. He talks and inspires a great vision for the future.

Maybe we can finally start to fix education, health care and public infrustructure in this country instead of bombing other countries that pose no threat to us. That bailout $$$,$$$,$$$,$$$.00 should have been invested in the country instead of giving it to the banks to pass around to all their pals in finance.

He has gotten soooooooo many campaign contributions, I wonder how that will shape his policies and decisions once he gets in office. I think if the rest of the world could vote in this election, most of the world would be Blue while much of the US South would stand out blood red.

He's got a lot to deliver on, lets hope the voting public comes through tomorrow and he comes through over the next 8 years!

By: autoprt

autoprt — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:05:07 +0000

i live in NW Georgia and wonder
why is it that every election these are the same areas that decide the election????

i stood in line for exactly 3 hours, if i see the exact same pattern again i will never do so again. what would be the point?

By: mike

mike — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:23:58 +0000

Has anyone given at least a last minute thought about handing over the Password to the launch of Nuclear Missiles to the ill tempered, aged Rambo McCain and the ego crazy, gun toting Palin?

They wouldn't give a damn if thousands of young American lives were lost in order to satisfy thei egos.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:13:24 +0000

I have family in DeSoto, MO, a town of 7,000 in the middle of Jefferson County. My parents are both conservative christians and Republican voters. I know one of my parents is voting Obama, and suspect the other will also. Democrats are gaining more ground in Jefferson, Co.

By: Margie

Margie — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:42:16 +0000

We welcome everyone to turn blue , we can be one nation, under God (I believe there is one God, with many different names ), INDIVISIBLE (even by the GOP), with liberty and justice for all!

Obama/Biden '08

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:32:57 +0000

After reading the comments here (all typos and improper grammar included), I feel the need to respond to the apparently ignorant and short-sighted masses. Being a teacher, I am surrounded by Obama supporters day in and day out on the job. They are loud and obnoxious about their candidate of choice, and it is all I can do to hold my disappointment inside. Now that the "rich" people include most teaching couples, I cannot believe that they still support the "redistribution of wealth" that the Obama ticket supports. They apparently do not realize that they are among those who will experience a huge tax hike in order to spread their wealth among those "less fortunate" or perhaps those who do not work as hard. I suggest that everyone seriously think about the future repercussions of their choice on election day.

By: Belinda W

Belinda W — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:09:54 +0000

God love you Northern VA. You have saved us in the last state elections, so please, please do the same this go round. I am in southeast VA and praying you guys carry us through!!! Ba"rock" the Vote!!!!!!