I can't wait to see this debate n personally i fink dat mccain has lost it all..there isn't any chance that he's gonna bounce back after a history of failure..he shd jst pack his bags n go play wit his grandchildren.. Mccain gonna loose by a landslide loss

Senator McCain mader a big mistake when he picked Sarah. She
has damaged him. She is the cause of him losing his lead. People
want change, but not the kind of change Sarah want to offer the people. She need to drop out of the race.

Senator McCain should ask why the Obama campaign hasn't denounced the Obamites disgusting remarks about Governor Palin. Or ask why Obama supports re-distribution of wealth, socialism, higher taxes, ACORN, Farrakhan, why is Obama ashamed to admit he is 50% white. Why are his university records sealed, his thesis sealed. Michelle Obama's thesis was anti-white, was Obama's too?

Keep America great! Research Obama and his record before voting.

lets get it on
the truth will be what it is

America this is a suggestion from the North. Research the records. Do your homework and you will see that Barack will do anything to win votes. It is also clear that he is a liberal laywer from Chicago. Hopefully in the last debate Bob Schiffer (whom I admire) will drill Sen. Obama on answering the question and not giving a legal spin.

Good luck America!

McCain's campaign is faltering because voters are turned off by his ugly, unsubstantiated mud-slinging at Obama. This year voters want to hear about the issues, and Obama is addressing them. In the mean time McCain/Palin have come up with no substantial positions and are spreading disgusting accusations about Obama's alleged terrorist connections in the hope that the lowest common denominator will vote for them.

To Robert: If Obama is ashamed to admit he is 50% white, why do you think he keeps posting his white mother's photo in his campaign commercials?

Judging by your claims, it seems you're buying into the McCain scare-tactics. Sounds like YOU have some research to do.

It has been said that Obama is more than a man; he is a movement. He is a genuine movement for integrity, a better world perspective and status, and equality in all respects.
Conversely, John McCain is a man representing a group ideal, the GOP ideal. Had McCain ran for President of the United States during 70s or 80s, he would be having much more success.
So, can a movement beat a man? Of course! And it will. Vote Obama in November and see what everyone is talking about.
Finally someone who knows what being a true leader is all about.

Michelle Obama's thesis ws not anti-white. It was a well-written analysis of blacks attending predominently white universities in 1985. Additionally, it was released by Obama's campaign and then unsealed by Princeton in February of 2008. Obama shows pictures of him and his mother on many occasions. She is clearly a white woman, and he has never tried to hide the fact that he is half white. Robert - get your facts straight.

The office of Presidency is serious business. Senator McCain has shown that he has neither the qualifications nor the temperament to lead the country. Certainly, he has shown, in huge measure, a series of poor judgements. Sarah Palin is a shining example!

The PresIdential Election is not a MAGIC SHOW in which he has to pull a rabbit out of the hat every week just to stay in the fray. He can retire comfortably into one of the several mansions he has acquired and not have to worry about us commoners . We will all survive despite him and his spineless GOP!

For the record, I believe Obama should denounce those supporters that say discusting things about Sarah Palin, and who have worn those anti-Palin t-shirts with obscene language. There is no place in any civilized election process for that kind of behavior. Support like that is unneccessary and unwanted by either side.
That having been said, Obama has said plenty of times that he wants to redistribute the TAX BURDEN (not Wealth) from the middle class so they can survive, is pro capitalism, wants to LOWER taxes on 95 percent of Americans, has no use for Farrakhan, and is in no way ashamed to speak of his mixed heritage; in fact, has done so on many occasions. Were you perhaps not listening? Time and time again? He has been very forthcoming with his education records. You just chose not to hear or see it, and that's your problem Pal!
I would vote for his platform any time over McCains, because I believe that as much as they are both good Senators and people, I prefer Obama's take on the Economy which is the biggest crises this country has faced in a long time.
By the way, who cares if Obama is 50%white or 50% black? I only care that he is 100% American like me.

Hope McCain sticks to the ISSUES and not more of the same Obama-bashing, and what Obama's doing or not doing. The people REALLY want to hear how he is going to navigate the USA through the economic crisis, get folks back to work and resolve the wars. Can he sit down with other world leaders and hold an intelligent discussion – and not be a zig-zag loose cannon? And enough "maverick" stuff from him and Caribou Barbie too. Americans want to know there is someone stable at the helm. Give people a reson to vote for you.

Hey Robert.....stop whinning about Obama's past ....since you have time Check out your boy McCain's erratic, sad,manipulative past...its a great story....anyway ....its about Change!!!! the Future is Now!!.....get over it!!!

Sharon T Yes you are absolutely right! Obama should denounce this childish comportment in his camp. It is regretable but I still insist that Palin caused it all. From the very outset she presented herself as McCain's pitbull and eversince she's been after Obama on all fronts. She must be ready to swallow what comes out of her mouth i.e.
-insults
-smear
-lies
-garbage

In fact the fundamental belief is 'do as you will be done by' or never do to others what you will not want them to do you. 'Palin Game On'
ojong from Cameroon

Jonathan catch you during the debate. I'm so looking forward to it from Cameroon in the heart of Africa. ojong

Obama is an inspiration to the youths all over the globe. May the candidate who will make America to advance global peace & prosperity win the election

Bola, Nigeria

The presidential candidates have been campaigning for months. And for those past months, we have seen the character, the thinking and the way these candidates will lead USA. It is 21 days before election and I don't think that in 21 days this presidential candidates will turn 360 degrees to change their characters and their positions in leading the country. So, what is their to talk about. Obama has been the consistent candidate. This 3rd debate has little bearing in what Mc Cain has to say because he is again starting up with new ideas. He keeps on changing.

Unless you're old and alone in this world, meaning you do not have children or grandchildren to think about, then go ahead and just think of yourself and vote Mc Cain. Otherwise, think hard and vote for OBAMA.

Sharon T refers to "a civilized election process". I wonder what she means by that. It must have been somewhere far, far away in a far, far away distant past.

Go McCain& Palin
YOU HAVE MY VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think McCain is done, the prediction is somehow accurate. Debate is coming soon, all going well!

08 is all about strong leaderships for a new vission for America.Repulican's lo IQ Bushes and arrrogant leaders destroyed the backbone of the economy.war monger republican fail to stop terrorism n genocide.Pallin' around all oil kings, who care about the working class Americans.Obama stands against as a symbol of leadership not a black,an Arab or a terrorist.McPal efforts are big McPain for the World. Obama please don't chase McPal just Replace Republicans.

I am a Latin American living in Sweden, and I plan to get up at 3 a.m. to watch the debate. Why? Not only because it is clear that waves from the U.S. travel around the globe (my Swedish funds have hit rock bottom!), but also because I have daughters, grandchildren, brothers, friends, living in the U.S., most of them Americans, who are voting in this election. Globalization has also touched families throughout the world, and I hardly know a person with no connections to people in the U.S.

Time for change.

It's important to note that this election in the states is not about Obama.
The issue is not about Black or White.bigger than liberals .conservatives or Independents.

This election is about a new world order in relation to socio-economic and political issues,.It is about being humane and making this world a better place.

If America wants to lead the Democrats need to win this election, it's about moving forward , providing a vision of a new world order.

The America that listens and prepares to be diplomatic on issues as climate change , new financial regulations and foreign policies with caution , fairness and a goodwill gesture.

The ugliness at Mccain party rallies shows that America has a long way to go on race issues, the rest of the world are watching and wants America citizens to lead by good example and put aside their differences.

As a British African I know that Africans are looking to America to lead by good example. Africans have their share of ethnic politics Zimbabwe , Nigeria, Kenya the list goes on.

Thank you

I live in Volcan,Chiriqui, Republic de Panama and am an ex-pat. We have had a debate party for every debate at my house which has included food, drink, discussion and most importantly bowls of rolled up socks to throw at the T.V. when the candidates espoused something stupid offensive orin the case of Sarah the constant winking. One think that caused a multitude of lauch was the comment from John McCain was "I know how to win a war." Oh Great that just what we want to hear
Another was his constant reference to "my friends" Look buddy, I don't know you...I don't trust you and I'm certainly not you friend. His constant reference to that is so unnerving It reeks to me of "my fellow Americas ala Nixon.

Senator McCain's economic plan is shortsighted solely with the aim of winning the election only and not creating new jobs. His $52.5 million plan is potentially (if he becomes president) an increase in US deficit. I belief Senator Obama's plan is detailed enough. What is at stake is the future of America and indeed the world. Obama's positive point into last the debate should be more on (green) jobs.

Will McCain go after Obama more aggressively in this final debate like some among the republican base want him to?
The format of this debate with no crowd to address and a more direct engagement of the two candidates should be interesting. McCain seemed reluctant so far to directly adress his criticism at Obama, never really looking at him during the debates. I think McCain will for the most part refrain from personal attacks, considering the negative effect those attacks had on the polls during the last 10 days. He needs to convince independent voters above all and the best way to do that is to present consistent and coherent plans on how to fix the economy. His seemingly erratic response to the economic crisis has hurt him more than anything and he needs voters to again see in him the less risky choice.
I for one doubt however that he will accomplish that tonight and I will be rooting for Obama to not let it happen. All Obama really needs to do is to remain cool and presidential, stay his course and not say something stupid :)
I can't wait to watch the debate tonight and to find out what kind of whacky "perception analyzer" comes into play this time.

Greetings from Germany,
Stefan

I do listen to Senator, maybe you should too:

“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.”

“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.”

That looks like re-distribution of wealth, which he also supports in his book. Keep researching the unknown senator from Chicago before casting your vote

Has anyone paid any attention to John McCains eyes when he talks. They are better keys to what he's thinking than his facial expressions. If you notice when he is obviously saying things just to get votes & doesn't really believe or mean what he is saying, his eyes take on a white sharks cold,black, dead eye look. Mr. McCain gives me the impression that he doesn't really want the job of President or even what the job entails , he just doesn't want to lose. As for Ms. Palin, we don't need to list why she isn't qualified to be the VP, she does that everytime she speaks.
When JFK ran for President there was so much talk about how electing a Catholic would destroy the country & the free world. There was much to do about how the Kennedys made their fortune & who his father associated with during Prohibition. What did any of it have to do with JFK's ability to lead the nation, absolutely nothing. The same can be said about the so called "marks against Obama. He's black, he knows people who were radicals in the 60's, most of us who strived for social changes back then were considered radicals anyway, or he's too cool. None of these things have to do with the man or his abilities to lead this nation in the right direction. Hopefully America will show the world we have finally reached adulthood and elect a man based solely on his vision and ability ,not his color or who he knows or what they said.

A person by age of 70 can normally not follow the activities by a large company. How is it possible that a country as USA can accept to nominate a person of 73 to the most important jobb in the world? It is still a responsibility not only for USA but the whole world.

This is Senator McCain's last chance to win. I think he has switched stategies too many times to come back, though. It looks like he's panicking and that is dangerous when you are running against somebody as calm and cool as Senator Obama.

If Mccain was to lead from the from first thing was to fire Sara Palin before he gets on the debate that alone will change the media focus and show him as being decisve and not confused and undicided as he appears right now .

As per the debate it may not work on his favour as the issues to be discussed are still on economy and mostly domestic policies . At this stage Obama need to work on status quo , play cool , calm not over the top be polite and navigate the media without controversy that will be it game short .

Odek Fred.

Redistribution of wealth?
What's wrong with that? In Europe, which is not socialist, people pay far more taxes, and have better social services such as mass transit, education choice etc. I don't want to live in Europe, in the same way, I do not want to move to NY. It's a choice.
The plumber should remember that Obama is a millionaire, so he is a capitalist, too. He is not giving away his money, more than anyone else. The premise is very simplistic and Obama gave a very simplistic answer. I pay taxes too, like the plumber and I believe the tax system in the US is fairer than most countries. This is the type of question that pushes any politician into a rough spot. Who has been spending the tax dollars and has run up the deficit and the national debt? The Repubs. Should we keep putting the payments off? If Obama runs the country, like he has run his campaign, he can count me in.

This is a new day for the people of U S A, to have pace and rest for WAR. Obama is the man of the moment

The economy is on a roller coaster ride, race for the presidency is in full swing, the war of terrorism, and what is CNN's top story – Madonna is getting a divorce.

Keep up the great work CNN, you are a quality news organization.

Absolutely Obama is a great inspiration to youth all over the globe. He is a great example of how diversity and knowledge prevails over loudness and rhetoric.

Mangy, India.

JOHN McCAIN IS NOT READY TO LEAD THIS COUNTY OUT OF THIS HUGE CRISIS THAT WE ARE IN. HE HAS SHOWN THIS MANY TIMES SINCE THE GENERAL ELECTION HAS STARTED. SARAH PALIN IS A PRIME EXAMPLE.AS FOR THE NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN THAT HE IS RUNNING,AND THE RACES REMARKS THAT ARE MADE AT HIS RALLIES,YOU ARE THE COMPANY THAT YOU KEEP. ON THE OTHER HAN, BARACK OBAMA IS READY, ENERGIZING, EXPERIENCED, AND PRESIDENTIAL ENOUGH TO GET US OUT OF THIS MESS THAT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAS GOTTEN US IN.

As soon as Barack is in the White House he is going to announce that due to unforeseen events, he unfortunately cannot hold to his promises of getting the troops out of Iraq. Therefore, they will stay as long as John McCain always said they would stay.....

Open your eyes, Barack is giving you the Kool-Aid for your vote and retract his position once he is in.

Didn't Bill Clinton try and get universal health care when he was running for president...that failed too. Why does everybody think Barack can pull it off, but Bill Clinton couldn't.

Again, Open your eyes, Barack is giving you more Kool-Aid for your vote

Americans have no idea how important it is for them to make the right choice this time. They must not be selfish because this guy (your next president) will come at a time when the world is at a crossroads – get it right or we will blame you forever. Getting it right means thinking in terms of intelligent human coexistence – something Obama clearly understands and will certainly promote. Providing leadership in setting it up so that we all benefit and become relative less hostile to each other in all respects. Its no more about your geopolitical, geocultural and geoeconomic power – that is gone, Bush let you slip from your place as the unipolar master of the "universe" to one where you must operate (internally and externally) with the understanding that there is now an emergent multipolar world. its about how we all live in peace, managing the commonwealth sensibly for the good of most – get it? Unless you are sure that McCain understands this, please, please, please do not (and I repeat) do not elect him. Goodnight

It's getting really difficult seeing MCCain these days...he's such a failure for the Republican party...And what a mistake with that lipstik right wing moose killer....She's all FAKE...how can we trust him as President if he failed so wrong with his VP choice? He has shamed the Republican party!

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

Tonight is the right time for Senator Obama to return to his message of HOPE. After all that has happened to our beloved country in the last month as a direct result of the failures of Congress and the disastrous Bush economic and foreign policies, there is not much left but the HOPE that someone can lead us through the mess we are in.
When you watch the debate tonight, stop thinking about yourself.
Think about the future we will leave our children and grandchildren if we don't get it right this time.
God pray for all of us to make the right choice for THEM on election day.

I cant wait to watch the debate.Obama 08

USA !!! USA !!! I thought its was untouchable .Senator Mccain what went through your mind to pick Sarah palin....Is this the best you can select from your short list as deputy. Where was your advisres.
May be you forgot the job title, It is not for a PA job. VICE PRESIDENT OF USA !!!! that is scary !!!! I am sorry to say this will cost you in big time. Good luck to sarah for her pr work.
At least Obama was wise to pick a experience guy.

Byu the way I am still struggling to get sara's glasses. I am still on the wating list!!!! going to cost me $ 475.00
Good Luck USA
Migs

McCain: What a spooky smile. I want a McCain mask for Halloween.

Obama will significantly increase his lead over McCain after this very important and last debate.

Obama emerged to be more fit for the presidency as he answered issues more definitively and continued to focus on these despite McCain's attempts to divert to character questioning. Obama's responses to McCain's character and organization associations has cleared Obama of any doubt in Americans' minds about his real person.

As to the real issues about this elections, specifically the economy, Obama has clearly defined and defended his plans may it be short- or long-term to get the American economy out of the current rut and begin for the long term but arduous task of bringing America to be a country that is highly educated, healthy and a less foreign energy dependent, and more importantly with more jobs created to strengthen its middle class.

How does this debate affect us in the Philippines? This morning, Philippine stocks has further stumbled by 4%-a direct effect of the World market reaction to America's economic thermometer. I can not reiterate any further how important results of this election will be to our own economy.

I hope America votes for the person most fit to be President -- todate, Obama has shown to America and the World that He will be a better resident in the Whitehouse.

McCain continued to show he is 72 years old and he still suffers from psychological wounds of losing the Vietnam war which he fought so hard. Obama with his cool,calm and collective personality showed again, he is the exact kind of leader United States need in order to change the opion of world on them. Obama continue to convince the foreigners that he could be the global leader everyone is dreaming of.

Mr Mann,

Sadly, despite the best efforts of CNN-I, and CNN-USA, there appear to be some AGONISINGLY ignorant people in the crowd... STILL asking questions about whether Barack Obama has been properly vetted? Puh-LEEZE. Nobody can run for State Senator, let alone US President, without being gone over, with a fine tooth come, by the FBI, CIA, NSA, and the rest of the alphabet.

Ah well, the Morons for McCain/Palin vote is still alive and kicking. Do TRY not to say such stupid things; I realise it's a strain.

Senator Obama has made the decision to stay above such pettiness, above the fear-mongering, the hate-mongering, the racism, the insinuations of 'socialism' (why is that a Bad Thing? We've had a STUNNING demonstration of laisser-faire, free-market capitalism, in the past few weeks!), the allegations that he's a 'terrorist', the insults to his wife...

That is Senator Obama's prerogative. It is MINE to tell the Morons for McCain that THEY'RE the ones who've been drinking the Kool-Aid (and 90% of the people using that expression don't REMEMBER when and where it comes from, but I do: Jamestown, Guyana, November, 1978). Revolting metaphor, all things considered.

I am not a Democrat, nor a Republican. I don't vote in the USA. I did LIVE there for forty (40) years. I am older, smarter, and meaner than these stupid bigots. I do not wish death on them, or anyone - who isn't attacking someone with physical violence. That would be immoral.

I am, however, FED UP with the Ayers – ACORN – Muslim – Rev Wright -'Terrorist'-threat – 'Anti-White' (what's wrong with THAT? You're anti-Muslim and anti-Black!) – anti-intellectual – pro-gun – anti-abortion – anti-women – anti-'government' (how do you like the Interstate Highway system? Postal Service? FDA? You don't have any idea how much the Federal Government does for you, and you brand people who want to improve those services 'Socialist'? Yep. Morons.) – inciting/inflammatory BS that spews from their candidates' mouths, without being filtred through their brains...

Equal time says I get to tell the lot of these jingoistic MORONS to drop dead. The fact that I'm NOT one of them means, instead, I wish them PRECISELY what they deserve - the treatment they have shown to others - and long, healthy lives, in which to endure it!

An intellectual, radical, with '60s 'terrorist' connections... who believes the best man is ALREADY winning. 3 for 3, on the debates... May he win, on November 4th!

i sure dont want a president that all he does is throw remarks , I think he was very childish acting like a kid in school .if he has no control over his temper how is he going to control this country . he acted no better than sadam hussan

The idea of a British African is daft...profoundly so. Only, a Nigerian will go so far...come home bro and chill out.

As an American getting ready to vote, I really appreciate the input from other places in the world. I had a very bad feeling about Bush eight years ago, when I voted for Al Gore. I could not believe Bush stole the election a second time in 2004. Please don't forget that half of us American citizens did not vote for Bush, and have lived here paying the price for his presidency for eight years. We have seen the damage our President has done to global relations. We are losing our jobs, homes, and businesses, and now savings. I for one would love to see him impeached. And Cheney too. I assure you all we are doing our level best to put Obama in the White House, and let him govern our country with intellegent diplomacy.

Are you confused, or wondering what Joe Biden Really meant about Barack Obama potentially being "tested" There is a simple explanation for your worries.. Ever since America has been America, every elected president in history has been "tested". When John F. Kennedy was in office, his test came in the form of the Cuban Missile Crisis, which almost set off a nuclear war, but in the end, did not. Another example.. when George Bush was elected. very soon after Alkaida operatives, under Osama Bin Laden's direction, flew a plan into the world trade center buildings. None of these things are Intentionally committed against the U.S.A, or the presidency for that matter, by an inside culprit, they simply happen, naturally, due to the inevitable dis-agreements, threats, economic differences, hatred, etc.. issues that every country suffers from around the World!. Every president in history, in every country has been un-intentionally "tested" by the powers from another country.. If this did not occur, obviously, there would literally be world peace, people!. This is simply what Joe Biden was conveying when he made his statement, and obviously alot of people with little or no "common political sense" understand what the Hell he meant, Omg!. Also, what Joe Biden meant when he said "It's not going to be apparent initially; it's not going to be apparent that we're right." obviously, has a similar meaning; not every president in history was praised for his decision making, but eventually.. we got through it, and it was later apparent that it indeed, Was the correct thing to do!, (Just like Abraham Lincoln freeing the slaves!). If after reading this, you still do not understand, or get the point, as simple as I have put it for you; then perhaps you should not be voting in the first place. Thank you for your time... and good luck!.