Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 10/28/08
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On 360° tonight, a big rally on Wall Street. The Dow has its second best day ever. Is your 401K on the rebound? Plus, we're on the trail with just one week to go until the election. Senators McCain and Obama were both in Pennslyvania today, just 90 miles apart. We've got new poll numbers state-by-state. And, in our crime & punishment report, we'll have the latest on Jennifer Hudson's triple tragedy. Her nephew, mother and brother have all been found murdered in Chicago. Are investigators any closer to naming a suspect? Find out tonight on 360°.
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you're probably tired of it but , "joe the plumber".stick a fork in him, he's done.McCain is grasping at straws.
What a hoot!! Who did the editing on the similarities between debates? Kudos to you!!!
Ha ha ha ha. The Shot is hilarious. Duplicity to say the least. Night all!
Shot of the day..McCain and Obama in stereo. I think I can recite both their lines by heart. Two years of a campaign..my ears are ringing with the echo...Night all
That montage is brilliant!
Hello everyone - The excitement you are expressing tonight is hugely contagious. I can just feel it pulsing through the country as we begin the countdown. We are facing one of the toughest times in our country's history - but if we can convert all of this great enthusiasm and excitement into a national effort to renew and restore our greatness, we will look back upon these days with enormous pride. The effort doesn't stop with next week's election; that must become the beginning.
My heart goes out to Jennifer Hudson and family. This is a horrible heartwrenching tragedy; God Bless them.
i am excited and nervous. i hope america knows that if mccain/palin can't get along now, they will surely have problems in office. not to mention the disfunctional champaign they have run.we need steady hand at the wheel, which is what obama has demonstraed over and over. obama08
Becca in Louisville, you're absolutely right!
Good night Anderson, Erica, best bloggers!!!!
Have a great night!!! Sleep tight!!!!
See you tomorrow night!!!!
Get ready to vote! take care...... 🙂
I can't believe that election day is a week away!
Go Obama.Biden 2008
P.S. I have already voted for them!
Hi Anderson! This is my first time blogging and I'm not sure I'm doing it right...I'm addicted to CNN during this amazing election and while I'm very excited, I'm also anxious for it to be over. Not sure how much I can take! My husband encouraged me to send my comment tonight in hopes it might get posted...Basically I was just really surprised to see "Joe the Plumber" on the McCain campaign trail. If this isn't an indication of desperation, I don't know what is. So what's next, he takes Sarah Palin off the ticket and makes Joe his veep?
Thanks for all you do Anderson, you're awesome!
Tanya
Raleigh, NC
That Hudson story is so hard to hear about.
Who's car was the little boy found in?
My family is very excited, and we have all voted early here in Nebraska.
David Gergen is amazing!! The rationality he brings to the discussion is always welcomed. At this time, it is important to have his thoughtful responses and comments. Thanks David!
Yes, Roland – let's not forget about 2000 and 2004. Ohio and Florida owe the nation – deliver us please!
Question – I keep hearing about the magic of 270 electoral votes – what happens if neither candidate reaches 270 electoral votes.
My heart goes out to Jennifer Hudson and her family. I will be saying another prayer for them tonight.
What a horrible tragedy. To lose three beloved family members all at one time! Who has the heart to shoot anyone let alone a child, a baby several times. It is just horrible and an unthinkable act. I will pray for the Hudson family!
So sad...sympathies to the Hudson famliy
I voted absentee in Alabama. It was ridiculous. I was there for 20 mins while they verified my ID, prepared my ballot, notarized it, and sealed it in 3 (!!) envelopes. I was amazed. It's like someone intentionally wanted voting to be as hard as they could make it. Being in Alabama, I believe that is exactly why it takes so long.
Erica I have 2 neighbors that won't vote. I tell them that as an american we have a responsibility to vote. They are elderly and don't see the value in it. As a Christian I am proud to be casting my ballot for McCain/Palin.
God bless.
I saw Jennifer Hudson at a screening a couple weeks ago. She truly is a bright light in the room. I hope this tragedy won't dim her light. My heart goes out to her.
What a terrible nightmare for Jennifer Hudson. It is just senseless and tragic.
Hi Erica!! I agree with your point too. 🙂
But actually I started "to complain" since I was 4 and attended my first rally. Not quite close to voting age, unfortunately.
I've been urging my friends to vote too, more specifically to vote for the candidate I support (Obama, just to clarify!). can't wait to hear what they actually do next Tuesday.
Erica, my guess would be there will be, at a minimum 40,000 – 50,000 people there to see them, should be awesome!!! Since Obama can't lose Flodida as a fathe ct of numbers that will make it even better
Mr. Anderson Cooper, Thank you for making the point... "Joe the plumber is a symbol that happens to be a real person that keeps talking", that needed to be said. How are we supposed to take Joe the plumber seriously on foreign policy when we are not even sure if Senator McCain has it right. Senator Obama, I hope you can deliver because I'm voting for you next Tuesday.
Thanks David G!
I agree with you about Joe the plumber!!!! he have good point!
Text voting haha...I have T-Mobile and I can't participate in that type of stuff, I hate that I always try and it comes back grrr. I think I left that off my phone features or something, that might be your problem...
Stephanie, blogging two nights in a row! congratulations.. and thanks
I'm very excited about the election for two reasons; Obama will be our President and we won't have to hear another word about Joe the Plummer!
I voted early with my absentee ballot.
I completely agree with Erica. Every citizen of age should use the privalidge and get out and vote! People have died for this right. If you do not want to support either candidate then I think it is a good idea to research the other smaller parties and pick one who agrees with your values or issues; though he/she will not win atleast it will send a message to Wahington that there are more qualified people than just the front runners of the 2 major parties.
to jennifer and julia huson and family, rely on scripture, let not your be trouble believe in god st john 15 chapter, your in our prayers, may god bless you all during this time of such great sorrow.
If being able to vote at the mall gets more young people to the polls I'm all for it!
I don't know how to text either Anderson. It would just take me forever because those buttons are so small. Plus I don't have a cell phone so I guess that would make it hard to text.
they are voting in the grocery stores here in IN it's great! We went to our court house...find out where it is for you and go vote early...beat the lines on Election Day.
Joe the Plumber who dosn't pay his taxes dosn't deserve to vote.
Hey....I really dig that David Gergen gentleman....he rocks. Such a smart, calm, consistently clear-thinking man. Tell him thanks for me!
in the past I voted on election day... but I knew that lines were going to b long... so I voted early
Yay for David Gergen saying "Cut this crap out..." I feel the same way. I voted for Obama on a mail-in ballot, but it's actually painful to watch and hear the stuff going on in the McCain campaign. It's hard to watch.
WOW!!
Did meagan McCain just say that early voting is NOT vital. UNBELIEVABLE. Every vote counts, early and on election day.
My prayers go out to Jennifer and her family. She lost 90% of her immediate family instantly. So sad, so sad. According to news reports all of this killing over a car. A car? A car? A car?
Stephanie,
Welcome to Live Blog tonight!!!
The presidential Election is electrifying keep up the good work! I am so hooked on CNN. Especially AC360.
David Gergen...you are the man !
wish if there was early voting in minnesota
I agree with Erica!
Everyone get out there and vote! It is an incredible privilege, and it should not be taken for granted.
Plus the freedom to compain feels darn good also!
Thank heavens Gary Tuchman got a fun assignment.
I'm waiting for the election and anxious.
Lots of famalies I know are very divided between the candidates and
its causing lots of strife.....
the holidays should be interesting!