As a Hillary supporter, I was -- like most of the other middle-aged, well-educated, mostly liberal women I know -- prepared to buck up and vote for Barack anyway. NOT NOW. The entry of Sarah Palin changes the race. If Republicans can manage not to go too far right, they've probably got our vote.

S Elizabeth Searle, New Jersey, United States

God Obama? Did anyone else expect Zeus to show up during Obama's speech last night?

John McCain had my vote before he picked Sarah Palin for VP. I know him and he has integrity and will do what he says he will do. The choice of Sarah who has more experience than Obama is refreshing!

Marie, Mesa,

Americans enamored with Obama's histrionics call Russia rebuilding their weapon system repub fear tactics. So I guess the top security analysts who believe that 4 years of Obama are all Iran needs to obtain full nuclear capability are fear mongers as well. It's easy to forget the price of freedom.

SP, Honolulu,

I think Barack Obama's domestic agenda would put the United States on a worse track than ever. Opening up the Southern border will just further dilute cohesion in your society, while immigrants will solidify a permanent Democratic majority not welcome in such a dangerous and ever-changing world.

Gergő Lakatos, Budapest, Hungary

As an Englishman in the U.S. I cannot vote, but McCain resonates a depth of knowledge gained from years of service and personal experience. Obama, whilst eloquent cannot match McCain's sasoned resume and hides his flaws behind Hollywood glitz. Please don't vote for Obama I pay enough taxes already!

Stefan, Lake St Louis, U.S.A.

Obama is making multiple mistakes on a daily basis. No VP bump. No convention bump. Listless yawning convention. You can only say nothing for so long before people demand real answers. When Obama gives real answers he just comes across like a weakling with a hidden agenda.

jr, ofallon,

Democrats who used to criticize Obama for being inexperienced and not ready to lead are now praising him and shifted 360 degrees from what they used to say. Do you know the reason why? Loyalty to the party.They'd rather vote for the wrong candidate than lose face within their party. BEWARE!!

Minda Turk, Chicago, Illinois

What's happening to Obama is what happens to EVERY celebrity - He is falling out of the publics eye. It seems like "Extra" can't find anymore gossip.

Phil, New York, NY,

McCain will give a 0% tax cut if you earn $60K or less. (Over 60% of U.S.) He'll give a 4.5% CUT if you make $2.87 mil/year (0.1%). The more you make, the bigger the break.
Obama'll give a 2.5% - 5.5% CUT if you earn 60K or less -& lower taxes overall. --McCn Lies. People believe.
elect OBAMA!

Gregory Massey, Austin, United States

no surprise. americans want to love mccain. he is what we are all about. but the media here won't warm up to him because they are too busy loving obama. once again, regular americans will wise up, reject the media, and vote for the right man for the job.

JJ, new york, usa

I love you John McCain... the new John Wayne... our Hero here on earth anyway... I know that crossings in the sand will always be special to you and he in vietnam... and now to others.

Kristian, Columbia Falls, USA

Experience is of course desirable. However, judgement is necessary too. Mssrs Cheney and Rumsfeld had two of the longest CV's in Washington, yet took the US into the disastrous and misguided war in Iraq, which Mr Obama opposed from the start, even when it was an unpopular position. That takes guts.

Dominic, London, UK

Putin has totally miscalculated. His recent actions will force US voters to vote McCain & Russia will not get an unmolested 8 years to rebuild their weapons systems.

I was given a tour of a missile manufacturing facility in Samara that employed 10,000. Restart manufacture here & big trouble.

Richard, Bucharest,

To be leader of the Free World and commander-in-chief of the American armed forces requires a lot of experience and a proven track record -- both of which only McCain has.

Joe, Baltimore, USA

My political views would be seen to be Republican by most Americans. However, with regard to McCain I have a bad feeling not just for the USA but for the world in general.
Todays geo political climate calls for great tact. I feel McCain has as much tact as a bull in a china shop.

Phill, The Wirral, England

The author of this article demonstrates he is biased for Obama simply by the words he chooses to use. He states McCain has "cultivated" the image of an independent when he IS independent and refers to error strewn speeches but without giving examples. NOT a fair analysis.

SMITH, Kent,

This is embarrassing. I just want you all to know that we're not all this stupid. McCain (we call him McSame) wants the war to continue in Iraq, while forgetting, just as Bush has, that Osama Bin Laden isn't there.

Obama has promised to get us out of Iraq. Let's hope he wins and keeps his word.

Lori Kern, La Mesa, U.S.A.

The white man in the grey suit will win again. Obamas hubris of his speech in Germany was the begining of the end.

tim murray, London,

.....and do you suppose that the more people see of Obama, the more they just dislike him - that in his case familiarity is breeding contempt?

Dick, Penobscot,