Poll: Obama up by 5 points in Nevada

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 | 3:30 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- A new CNN-Time-Opinion Research poll out this afternoon shows Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama leading Republican John McCain among likely voters in Nevada and three other battleground states.

Obama has a 5-point lead among likely voters in Nevada, just outside of the margin of error. The telephone poll was conducted Sunday through Tuesday.

Obama is similarly ahead among likely voters in North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia. McCain, however, leads in West Virginia.

Here are the numbers:

Among 700 likely voters in Nevada: Obama – 51, McCain – 46.

The poll found a similar spread when third-party candidates were in the mix: Obama - 49, McCain – 43.

Among 1,014 registered voters in Nevada, the spread doubles to 13 points in a head-to-head match-up, and 11 points with the other candidates.

The Nevada numbers track previous CNN polling in late September.

Discussion: 15 comments so far…

By farkdawg

10/22/08 at 3:57 p.m.

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BIG ENDORSEMENT FOR McCAIN/PALIN!

Al Qaeda Heard From

Joby Warrick and Karen DeYoung write in The Washington Post: "Al-Qaeda is watching the U.S. stock market's downward slide with something akin to jubilation, with its leaders hailing the financial crisis as a vindication of its strategy of crippling America's economy through endless, costly foreign wars against Islamist insurgents. . . .

"'Al-Qaeda will have to support McCain in the coming election,' said a commentary posted Monday on the extremist Web site al-Hesbah, which is closely linked to the terrorist group. It said the Arizona Republican would continue the 'failing march of his predecessor,' President Bush."
By johnevegas

10/22/08 at 4:05 p.m.

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Gosh farkdawg (btw, I'm a farker too), that seems really unfair of Al Qaeda to endorse McCain. Don't they know that Obama is the terrorist sympathizer?

LOL!!! Thanks for the post. Hilarious!
By neiman1

10/22/08 at 4:08 p.m.

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When you drop the 1.3 million registered Mickey Mouse's the polls are even. This is a McCain state and all the little ACORN's can't steal it. Nevada residents want JOBS, cheaper gasoline, and pay for work, not a check for those who don't.
By That_Anonymous_Guy

10/22/08 at 4:34 p.m.

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Intrade's currently laying 4-1 odds against McCain in Nevada, if you care to back up that bluster with a wee wager.
By johnevegas

10/22/08 at 4:37 p.m.

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Neiman1, not sure if you were born and raised here, but I wasn't. I'm a California convert (a state without which Nevada would be bankrupt) who is enjoying turning this state blue. It's happening faster than you know.

And, you need not be afraid of liberalism. It's good for your karma to care about others for a change. You'll get used to it in time, and if not, there's always Utah right next door.
By bitchincamaro

10/22/08 at 4:45 p.m.

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Please, hold on to the belief that somehow the ACORN thing is some left-wing voter-fraud conspiracy. You have to hold on to something.

Even though its been explained a million times.

It will be a close race in Nevada, and I will be surprised if Obama can take it. Doesn't seem like he will need it to win though.
By Northsider

10/22/08 at 5:34 p.m.

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Obama is a liar
By mikegino

10/22/08 at 7:32 p.m.

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"Dewey Defeats Truman."
By revtomperl

10/22/08 at 8:15 p.m.

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Obama noted today that he couldn't understand the vicious comments from McCain - like when McPalin says that Barry hangs out with terrorists. Maybe it is like the northsider who says Obama is a liar. Hey, mean people suck! And nasty people say nasty things on accountof they don't have anything good to say. You know we would all be better off if we didn't say anything when we didn't have anything good to say! Maybe I should listen to myself? May some others should understand the difference between character assassination and the truth. Hey, what say YOU!
By discourse

10/22/08 at 9:20 p.m.

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Neiman1 thinks CNN gets its polling data from ACORN voter registrations.
By johnevegas

10/23/08 at 6:57 a.m.

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"Neiman1 thinks CNN gets its polling data from ACORN voter registrations."

I totally disagree that Neiman1 thinks.
By Guankung

10/23/08 at 11:24 a.m.

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I think it's only right that Illegals get drivers licenses, Health Care, Social Security and tax credits even though they don't pay income tax! Go Obama.....NOT!

http://www.nationalrepublicantrust.com/v...
http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/obama_d...
By johnevegas

10/23/08 at 4:54 p.m.

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"I think it's only right that Illegals get drivers licenses, Health Care, Social Security and tax credits even though they don't pay income tax!"

This is an old worn out myth. Income tax is withheld from their checks the same as yours, but never collected by them as a refund because of their inability to file returns. I.E. they pay more than you do and get nothing for it.
By Carolo

10/24/08 at 9:14 a.m.

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People have finally realized all those negative attacks on Obama have been groundless and are now seeing McCain as he really is. Just a desperate, tired old man who can not come out of the past.

We all honor our servicemen and those who suffered as a POW. But the fact remains, this time in McCain's life was 43 years ago and he has not moved beyond that time. He thinks being a POW is a qualification for the Presidency. It is not. Being steady, calm, can manage in a crisis, is educated and can work with others is. McCain, unfortunately, has none of those qualities. Sarah Palin? Not worth even a mention here.
By sarakleon

10/24/08 at 2:42 p.m.

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Oh JohnE, How naive to think the illegals pay income taxes. Where is your proof? Silly. I have worked in HR in this town for years. Not paying income taxes is easy, all you have to do is claim up to 10 dependants on your I-9 and no income taxes will be withdrawn from your check. That's it. No check up, no proof is needed. It is all quite legal. It happens everyday, every illegal does this to maximize their check. That is how they DO NOT pay income taxes. (Besides working under someone elses social)