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Why are people so stuck on hating McCain, so much sour grapes, be positive. Would they rather have a Democrat for president. Romney will not get the nomination no matter what he does. The American people are speaking with their votes. McCain will get the presidency. As for me and my family it has come down to these issues which we are voting for. Pro-Life, the war, the economy and fair immigration reform. The majority of the people I believe, will look at these issues in order to make their choice. There are too many people that have ties to family that are undocumented, who are 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th generation American Citizens, these citizens are voting age, and they have empathy for those who are undocumented. many Rep. believe that illegal immigration shoud be curved. The borders should be reinforced and protected on the North and South, but remember it was the US, who encouraged this modern day human tragedy, by our insatiable apetite for cheap labor and addictions to drugs. illegal activities have been encouraged by the almighty American dollar. The undocumented are extreemly poor and only want a better life for thier families. Many have been abused and killed, and if they make it, they are hard workers, good citizens, and Christians. If any candidate states, that they will deport 12M. is a liar, because that cannot happen. But if the new laws are obyed and the borders really rinforced, illegal immigration can be curved. There has to be a fair and equitable way of fixing this problem. We have three choices, Hillary, OBama and McCain,
and I am sure that McCain, can win either one.
Regarding the economy, I would rather have McCain take care of my money than Romney who has spent 50mil. on this campaign and has little reture for his bucks. But look at McCain, started with hardly any money, traveled in taxi carried his own bags. and had no entourage yet he stayed humble and picked up his campaign by the boot straps and now is going to be the president of the USA, I truly admire this MAN, He has more gumption in his little finger than most men have anywhere.

Moderation of the comments huh. And you all say that you provide a venue for voice. Where did we all go wrong?

It figures you wouldn't post my last comment! What happened to freedom of speech? I can only imagine the countless others that have been silenced by CNN. What a sad time it is when the media stoops that low. I guess I shouldn't expect anything less!

I have to agree I am very dissapointed with the MEDIA. All of you seem to be giving Senator Obama a free ride in all this. And to tell the truth it's very dissapointing, especially for someone my age that is studying politics and journalism. I have to say that I strongly admire Senator Obama, but I don't see what the big fuzz is all about and I honestly think my genaration is naive and we are not looking at the real issues that impact our lives...Yes, you can inspire all day but in the end words don't translate into actions. So, I believe you have to look at the record and I strongly BELIEVE that Senator Clinton is the best candidate overall and she truly has been an agent of change. And when it comes to CNN moderators and "political analysts" its just biased...I think I could do a better job than the Biased "professionals" CNN seems to have put on the air. For example, look at Bill Schneider–He is a disgrace. I have always looked upon him for neutral and unbiased journalism, but when it comes to reporting on the 2008 presidency he should simply be removed from reporting this specific issue–it is easy to see where his alliance lies and its definetely not in neutrality.

And to you Wolfe, Thanks for the great job that you do but please urge the bosses and the journalists at CNN to do better and more neutral reporting!!!

Best regards,

~J

Mr.Blitzer, I would like for you to ask the candidates why they are talking about Health Care in the future? I am on Medical Disability, yet I had to wait two years to get Medical Coverage. I want to know how the Medicare Disability Program can withhold medical coverage for someone who is disabled? Medical Disability speaks for itself. If you are deemed medically disabled, then it only stands to reason that you will be seeing doctors, Hospitalizations, Medications,etc. I think they need to start at their own door step first. My disability began in 2005, yet I had to wait to have a very necessary surgery for 2yrs, because they didn't deem it a Medical Emergency. They meaning non-medical people.
Sincerely
Vivian Middleton

Hey Wolfe – since it seems only you, Anderson and Jeff Toobin are the only ones Not trying to sway the vote one way or the other I wanted to let you know during your broadcast after thw NY Times ad at about 5:50pm – CNN just ran their own ad for the debate tonight – simply saying "Obama – the Democratic Decate CNN tonight 8 Eastern" Not a word about Hillary in the ad – just Obama and just Obama's photo, No photo of Hillary either. This is getting more and more disturbing. I am really starting to believe the network is against Hillary because she is a female and I am personally taking offense. Do Something! I'm not asking for favor for either candidate - just equal positive and equal negative treatment so the voters can fairly make up their mind.

Wolf –

I have to tell you that I have watched CNN and been a HUGE fan of yours for many years now. But the reporting that you are doing, along with contributors Jack Cafferty and Gloria Borgia, have in mind resorted to tabloid journalism. Let me make clear first and foremost, I am an Independent. All I see is momentum building media coverage by CNN of Barak Obama and negative and often times insulting and derogatory coverage of Hillary Clinton most especially by Jack and Gloria. I am personally offended that CNN would allow these two individuals to express what is clearly their distain for the Senator and worse, the fact that you allow that behavior in the Situation Room. I would never in a million years thought that CNN would have gone down this road. After over 12 years, I have officially tuned out CNN and started looking for a more unbiased news outlet. I find that really sad that the one news network that I considered the most reputable, has officially decided that ratings and going along with MUCH less reputable news stations namely FOX, is more important then reporting at an unbiased level. I know this sounds like I am ranting, but I have to tell you that I dont what makes me angrier. The fact that I can no longer in good conscious watch CNN, or the fact that "the most trusted name in news" has resorted to tabloid journalism in the hopes of higher ratings. Guess they are one in the same.

Regretfully yours,

Michael

CNN is a biased propaganda manchine for the war mongering McCain.
Look , we don't want the American Stalin(MCcain) Your credibility is shot.

CNN is a sickening biased news propaganda machine. Look CNN, no one wants the warmonger for president (McCain of course) Your polls are phoney and you have no credibility.

Wolf,

Bill Clinton benefited from a tremendous "relationship" with the African American community for years, earning the title of America's first black president. With his recent tactics targeting Senator Obama, it would be interesting to ask his "running mate," Hillary, how he can avoid appearing to be another "white" man willing to do anything to serve his own purpose at the expense of the African American community.

I don't want to hear about Nobama.
Yea, let us count the months, days, etc. when an inexperience president leaves office.
Do we want to hear Nobama since he is another inexperience person running for the office of president? Perhaps Nobama will chose Senator Ted Kennedy to be VP as he has the experience....40 years. Top that Senator Clinton?

All things being equal, I would like one question asked of the remaining Republican candidates: If you got a PIB that stated, "Bin Laden wants to fly air planes into gov and or other buildings", would you act, or read "My Pet Goat"?

Wolf why is it all about Obama. I got a question for you about Obama when he snub Hillary Monday night and heard his statement on National television and his commits. Look at the photos and photos docent lie his body reaction of the event who telling the truth the photos or Obama. Do I won't to vote for a person the is running for the President Of United States that can't admit he was wrong and lied to the American people and same on Senator Mccaskill for she know the truth.

Kudos to you Wolf. That must have been an interesting luncheon to say the least. See my Politics blog at blakesopinion.blogspot.com

Mr. Blitzer, will you please ask Sen. Obama in the coming Democratic Party Presidential Debate , that in spirit of Unity which he strongly advocates, will he oppose the seating of the delegates in the democratic convention of Florida and MIchigan states that voted heavily for Sen. Clinton .? Remember Florida and Michigan are crucial states in the general election , and you do not want to alienate the the democrats in both states Will you put your self interest ahead of the democratic party' interest ?

Wolf! You are my favorite news anchor on television! YOU RULE!!!!!!!!!!

WOLF FOR PRES!!!!!!!

Mr. Blitzer:

I do not doubt that your team is made of hard working people. Also that you have for yourself too many hours on the screen! (of course you get the money) but it would be better for all of us to see other faces and hear other voices. It could cost more to CNN but that would be better TV.

Besides, I am not sure that you can proclaim yourself as the best anchor, because I have seen you every day for a long long time, and you are definitely biased. You can hide your political preference and when you conduct a debate that is more than clear.

No benefit of doubt whatsoever with you Wolf, you are a Clinton's fan –to say the least, and you are not even able to dissimulate that.

I'm sorry for you, but as a professional you are failing.

We the people deserve respect and objectivity. We don't get if from you and some other of your colleagues. We don't get from CNN at all!

Hi Wolf, I'm an English person, permanently resident in Spain, with views which range from far right, conservative,middle of the road, democratic, and occasional brushes with loony left, depending on the issue and the arguament, so, I have as much as possible, no bias. No doubt in 15 minutes (I'M going in a moment) you will be explaining the importence of Senator Kennady's endorsement of Mr Obama, perhaps you ought to question whether a man who campaigns SO heavily on not being part of the "Establishment crowd" should be so quick to cuddle up when it suits, almost the same as courting lobbyists don't you think ? and not for the first time. By the way, you really are the best team ! * ! got to go you are about to go live,
reards Bill

You are reporting that no one has advertised in this state, that is wrong. Obama has had several ads on TV in the Orlando area. The only Democratic candidate that has defied the DNC .

I cannot understand HOW Hillary got the Michigan delegates so fast? Is she pulling another one of her dirty political games???? None of the other candidates had their names on the ballots. Did old Hillary run all by her dirty self and then collected the delegates? SOMETHING IS VERY STRANGE, AND THE NEWS MEDIA IS NOT COMMENTING ON THIS, ONLY SHOWING clinton with so many Michigan delegates.

Come on, folks. TELL THE TRUTH about dirty politics, and stop giving Hillary so much air time.

president Bush is human like the rest of us. i choose to pray for him and let God handle the rest
melanie

McCain is to much of a hot head to hold the highest office, and he supports amnesty for the illegal aliens that are flooding across our border.

Democrats, if you really want to win in November, you had better try to get along.

How in the world will you ever smooth out things with such hurt feelings?

Think about it. You are turning away a lot of people who won't go out to vote for a person they think is a race-baiter.

J,tx January 28, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Hey C, what are you on. Walk outside and look around. I work for a developer, and we are building more now than ever before. It is a buyers market. I'm sorry you are not successfull and live with your parents. You have your own hell whole, that is your problem, I don't care. Please help me. Typicall democrate………

Wow live in the real world much? Foreclosures are up 75% state to state. I can tell you're from the country of Texas...you can't spell. Do all the people in your country speak and spell as badly as your cheer leader, drunken coke head leader?

The political coverage by Wolf Blitzer has been very disappointing to me. He has lost "reporting the news" and has changed to a skewed commentator and maker of news. His coverage of Hillary Clinton and push for Obama has been disgraceful. No longer trusted as a news reporter or even commentator, Wolf may have shown his colors with this visit. Please get back to a news organization that is fair and even in reporting.

Bush has been wasteful and disingenous.

He has little regard for the common man.....that is why his support level has been sitting around 30% for the past three years. You can't fool all of the people all the time. Too bad our children will be the ones paying for it (look at the annual deficit and national debt in 2000 compared to today. It's sickening.)

Overall Bush did a poor job both in establishing policy and reacting to events both global and domestic.

He did not live up to his promises and was certainly not a "uniter".

Too bad the Democrats are so weak....they should be making mince-meat out of his record.

BTW: I am an Independent

Monty-I have a lot of respect for my parents and people I don't know. BUT-when you drop bombs on innocent people for the sole purpose of lining your pocket with money-NO I have no respect for you.

Bush's Legacy

1) Worst President in U.S. History
Why? Because you don't like the war. Didn't people hate us prior to Bush??

2) Failed Foreign Policy
If it was so good prior to Bush, we wouldn't be where we are today.

3) Failed Domestic Policy
In what ways?

4) Struggling Economy
Where have you been for 7 years

5) U.S. Dollar Weaker than Euro
This is cyclical too, and will change for the better. Check prices in Europe, then complain.

6) Porous U.S. Borders
Yes, they were sealed tighter than a drum before 2000.

7) Disastrious and Irrelevant War In Iraq
Not for long

Every American Child Left Behind in Education
My kids are doing pretty good these last 7 years.

9) Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans..enough said.
Shame on Bush for causing a hurricane. Even the mayor didn't do squat, so there is plenty of blame to go around. This disaster was unprecedented by the way.

10) Failure to capture Osama Bin Laden. What ever happened to that guy?
Okay, you got me on that one. All the other top leaders are unimportant............

GOOD-BYE BUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELLO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!

As the network shows were interrupted and the stage was set for this last State of the Union address, I could be elated about ONLY ONE THING. If we can all survive just one more year of the most terrible administration in the history of this country, perhaps we can begin to dig ourselves out of the hole in which it has plunged us. May God be with us all as we travel through the next year and bless us with no Executive Orders that could catapult us into an infinite rule under "King George" and his entourage!!

Wolf...don't you know by now that there is no such thing as a free lunch?

This report underscores the need for reporters to be less cozy with those they report on. This blurs the line of staying objective. If more reporters had asked tougher questions or questioned the lead up the Iraq war we would have higher regard for journalists in general.
Less embedded reporters, less censorship by corporate media = speak truth to power

Has anyone noticed that Hillary always goes to the black churches to launch her campaigns. She talks to Blacks as if they are children and she is the mother.

Can you imagine President Blitzer & President Bush together...until this years primary elections I felt Blitzer & CNN were the best news media available but after seeing them show such support for Obama & stirring up the racial tension in SC they are all over paid & need to be replaced....

GWs Health Care Plan as outlined in the State of the Union sounds very much like that of Obama, don't you think?

Beats paying admission to see a monkey in a zoo, eh Wolfie?

Enough of War Hawks in the government!

i think president bushs ratings will rise and he is the best president.

–for those interested...no one's interested...instead...we get hungry..

On both State of Union and the campaign – Making fun of the President will not change that there is true security risk in undermining the military forces attempting to keep stability in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan. We have not even touched the killings in Congo, Kenya, Burma, Palistenians, and on – Yes, our economy needs real attention. But without a secure planet, we will not need economy. We need more control of the lenders for housing – why did we let the predatory lending even get so far???? We need to respect the education we have before we can increase it. Democrats seem to act in a niave manner about all of this. And whopping shocker – So what if Ted Kennedy and Jesse Jackson endorse Obama – So they don't exactly have clean histories or credentials unsmeared – There surely should be better endorsements out there! So this does not King Obama make! I am voting Republican, but I think the Clintons got a bum rap from the media and from the Obama camp. Clintons did not make it a race issue, Obama camp did. Shame on them.
Too much is taken out of context.
Thanks
Sparkles aka Gammy aka Jeany

Monty January 28, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I am fascinated with all of the comments from so many people who simply show no respect for a man who gave 8 years of his life for his country. Many of you probably had no respect for your parents either and you should be ashamed.

Like most politicians who want to use the verb, "SERVED" to describe their time in politics, in reality, the proper term is "SERVED-SELF!" They served themselves with power, riches beyond all comprehension, and both current and future incomprehensible influence in the world....

RESPECT even for parents, is EARNED!

Talk about feed at the trough. They say they cannot afford health care for the poor but we can afford this nonsense
The tragedy is that we are paying top dollar for this bunch of bums.

We would be money ahead if we paid them $1 and all they can
steal instead of top dollar and all they can steal.

I watched the State of the Union address tonight as I always do. I'm a true political junkie, and I have never have been a supporter of Bush. His speech was pathetic all the way around, and I couldn't believe that he said the same thing about Iran as he said about Iraq several years ago, that they are enriching uranium to make nuclear weapons.
I can't wait until he is gone.
Go Hillary, and if you don't get it, Go McCain.
Anybody but Obama, Mitt or Rudy–all unqualified (like Bush was) to be POTUS.

Thank you Wolf, it was interesting as all your Reports are.
President Bush will be judged by History and not by Ignorants, we will all be sorprised at that result. Lets remember that he preseided in a wery hard time and lets be all ashemed the way we treat our president in front of the world, and one more question? how will we the people of this time be remembered by History?
Wolf there should be more of your type, THANK YOU

Bush legacy is that he got millions of idiot Americans to vote for him...twice.

"In the menu: mushroom and ricotta ravioli, seared salmon, white asparagus and mini tomato salad, and warm gingerbread cake with praline ice cream. It was delicious. The wine (which I didn't drink because I had to get right back to work) was a 2004 Peter Michael Chardonnay "Ma Belle-Fille."

I hope you enjoyed the lunch that tax-payers paid for. Bon appetite!

Wolf.... I'm still stunned that CNN switched (*switched*) the podiums to seats in the middle of the last Democratic Debate! I haven't slept!

Go Bush! (And take Cheney with you!)

Seeing Bush personally myself would make me nauseous and nervous. I don't know how you did it Wolf.

I've just listened to Curious George give his final (thank heaven) state of the union address. After listening to this drivel, I am putting all of my hope with the Democratic party. I am totally convinced we need a candidate that not only has a plan to repair the damage done to the country and we the people over the last 7 years, but someone with the intestinal fortitude to see that these things get done. While Senator Obama talks of hope, I have no confidence that he can deliver on his message. He has the backing of some very powerful senators, yes, but does that backing come with strings attached? Ted Kennedy is nothing if not old politics. (And as a side note, Ted Kennedy opposed a wind farm in the vicinity of the family compound because it would ruin the view, even though it would have been 5 miles away!). Hillary also has senatorial support, again without strings? I don't think so. Both of these candidates represent the same old Washington. If people in this country are really interested in change, then I would recommend you take a look at John Edwards and his plan for America. He has been out of Washington for the last 4 years, does not accept funds from lobbyists or PACs, and is not beholden to anyone, except his commitment to the American people. I believe he is the only candidate that can repair the damage done to this country and our people. Please do the research and vote for John Edwards.

Cool report Wolf, I wonder though, did they provide bananas for the monkey? He needs his daily fix you know "tha job of pertectin the amercan people is whut ah does best after pellin them naners, thet is."

Yeah I respect my dog, I guess I should respect your monkey, S Wright.

Your comment is waiting moderation – what crap!

WOW – The media is in professional self defense – don't mess with your corporate masters!!!!!!!!! Wolf – you are a corporate smile! And , thats putting it gently!~

you know Bush yoiu have done some pretty amazing things i applaude you for everything that you have done, i hope to see you run again you are by far the best. whos cares what these people think there useless, unreliable and basically just wasting space.. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.. REPUBLICANS ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!

Wolf,

Just remember that when Adolph got his start – it was the media that failed – and your failing!

This seems to be a totally GOP website – every comment I make about the GOP is subject to Moderation and edited OUT!

What a joke for a supposedly major "news outlet" Come on let the people be heard!!!!!!!

What a joke -Bush should be eating Crow for 7 years of total failure! Our country is in worst security, absolutely damming economic condition (except for the rich) and deeply in depth for our children! Where is the independent reporting about that state of the "Nation"

Come on Wolf, stop with the hero worship and get on with your job!!!!!!

I just listened to the State of the Union address. How eloquent! How beautiful!

"We the People..."

You are right President Bush in that regard. Let us do our business. It is the power of a democracy and a free market.

Wolf,

I must admit -your hero worship of George Bush is quite sickening! You have given up your professional independence with your softball questions of the current president. Too bad, we need a strong media presence to keep America strong!

Boy, Washington really is out of touch with Americans......These politicians are applauding everything this idiot says. HELLO!! Rememeber 2000 he didn't even win the popular vote.....VP Al Gore won.

I was interested in the menu. I also wondered if they provided alternative dishes–like vegetarian.

Dear God...I pray that CNN keeps Wolf Blitzer with George Bush and doesn't let him moderate any more democratic debates. Dear God...please make Hillary shut up and Bill go away.

AMEN.

Let's see for starters he could:

1. Immediatedly pull all troops out of Iraq.

2. Acknowledge that the entire Iraq conflict was a miscalculation

3. Extend unemployment benefits to those left unemployed by the looming recession and to senior citizens on fixed incomes as well.

(By the way why do two terms of virtually any GOP president inevitably lead to a recession; do a little calculation)

4/ Begin to offer some inspirational leadership, not neo-con follow the Cheney leader.

Historically, Wolf's posting here is quite interesting. 50 years from now, perhaps, historians will look back at these small details and think: There was Wolf – enjoying a fine meal with Dick and George (before the last GWB state of the Union address). Also, perhaps in time Wolf will expand on the details of meetings such as these with Dick and George.

The question is: Why should we care?

Well, the underlining issue here, I believe, is that the Bush years are now coming to a close. Just as he symbolically stands for this decade – so too will the next president symbolically stand for the next era (all politics aside).

Personally, I've lost a great deal of faith in our country's political system over the last 10 years or so. It seems that we have all become "wackos" of some type or another. Either liberal "wacko", or conservative "wacko". So much so, that we all find it difficult to read the simple story of Wolf Blitzer sitting down to eat with the President and Vice President of the United States.

We are a nation divided.

With that said -- I challenge anyone who reads this posting to investigate and read up on all of our leading candidates for the next President of the United States. This means reading about the ones you DO NOT LIKE as well the ones you like. You will probably learn a lot.

Mr. Blitzer found it fascinating to get to see President Bush up close? Maybe Mr. Blitzer has become too close to the Washington scene? I find nothing interesting at all about this guy now serving as President of our country. Why should I? everything thing this President has done on either the domestic scene or the international scene
has been a disaster. Hopefully this next election I will not waste my vote.

I believe that while Bush had his weaknesses, he did a job that is worth our respect. I can only imagine the details he knows that we do not know and I have faith that he is a very, very good person.

I think that President Bush had a lot on his plate. I believe that he had so many enormous tasks and cannot bear the weight of the entire U.S. Government after having only been in office for two years.

As for Wolf Blitzer – I am interested. I like your persona very much and I enjoy your objectivity.

Very professional. Very respectful. Thank you.

B-L-E-C-H

Can you say "Ex-President Bush?" I like the way you say that"

CNN rates # 3 for news on my list of truthful sources, sorry about that
#1 The Christian Science Monitor
#2 BBC and DW-TV, Brits and Germans give it straight W/O the frosting
#3 CNN News

I watched the Iraqui War on BBC and DW-TV, and it covered events completely different than CNN! I was in the Indian Ocean on the Norwegian Lines" "Crown Prince" and our coverage was by satellite.

The word of the day is "change". That's right. Get in line sheep. Maybe next election they won't even need to talk. They'll just lead you to the voting booth with nice shiny things.

As a Canadian, I, like many Americans, am counting down the days of this administration. As a news/political junkie, I would have loved to have been in your shoes at lunch!

Politics and intelligence aside, if you study the psychology of Bush based on what comes out of his own mouth when he is not scripted, he is a very simple minded man incapable of having the necessary big picture foresight to be deemed a brilliant strategist that will be redeemed over the long term.

His decisions are very rooted in fear – his spirituality, his worldview. It cannot possibly be the best way forward. The best he has done for us is awoken many conservatives to the complex nuances of political discourse they had so blindly ignored at the turn of the century.

We are a better people for this failed presidency. Thank you, president Bush.

The White House sommelier seems to have a penchant for Peter Michael wines.

At about $80 a bottle (retail) for the current release Ma Belle-Fille, the taxpayers are getting stuffed again.

Sounds like a lame lunch! If that wine really does cost $300 a bottle like one of the commenters said, then my 14 year-old sister could have afforded it!

Wolf, why is CNN burying the Rezko headline today, when you have several headlines about political endorsements from the Kennedy family? This is just another example of why I've stopped watching your TV coverage of the election. In case you have not gotten the message loudly enough from your viewers: YOU ARE BIASED, AND JOURNALISTS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE UNBIASED. I read recently that CNN kicked James Carville off the team of commentators due to complaints from Obama. But what about Carl Bernstein? Everytime he opens his mouth you know it's gonna be more Hillary bashing. I used to go to CNN for straight news. You had a reputation for having a different standard than FOX. Not any more. Actually FOX's coverage of this election has been more balanced. (If this gets posted I will be shocked.)

How much money has the Obama campaign invested (paid) CNN and its corporate conglomerate headquarters for commercials? Wolf, When you and your fellow "journalist" are not touting Obama praises, then you are running a commercial touting his praises. So how much? They are PUBLIC airwaves and I want to know how much profit CNN has made.
p.s. – I hope you place this on your blog.

I hope he hits hard at the democrats on the issue of earmarks. That was one of the things that had me most excited about the democratic victory in 2006. But the democratic congress hasn't done much but pay lip service to addressing the issue of earmarks. I want a refund. I want my vote back. Why can't you recall legislators?

I dont even like mushrooms and you had my mouth watering!!!

Let's hope for our country's sake that Obama polls strong on Feb. 5th.
To put an end to the last 8 years of disgrace. Let us be proud to be American again

Bush's Legacy

1) Worst President in U.S. History

2) Failed Foreign Policy

3) Failed Domestic Policy

4) Struggling Economy

5) U.S. Dollar Weaker than Euro

6) Porous U.S. Borders

7) Disastrious and Irrelevant War In Iraq

Every American Child Left Behind in Education

9) Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans..enough said.

10) Failure to capture Osama Bin Laden. What ever happened to that guy?

It must be nice to sit down and eat a real meal? For the past yr I have had to work 2 jobs so I can pay my bills and still afford food. I hope you enjoyed that meal that so many americans would love to have I don't remeber the last time that I was able to cook a great meal on the wages that I earn? And now for the Pres I am tired of fighting his war? Why should we sacerfice our soldiers in a war that has been forgotten of what we started the war in first place for? Who are we suppose to be searching for again? Oh bin laden remeber? Mr. Bush? no I guess you don't that is what my cousin went to war for to find the man responsible for 911? And instead he DIED! Yes Bill Clinton made a mistake or two but he was a president for the people, Obama could make a great president along with Mrs. Clinton. Just bring our country back to where it was before when families could be families,children could go outside and play and neighbors were neighbor. Those days are long gone I pray that my grandaughter will have a future but that is looking so grim. Mr. Bush you should be ashamed of yourself, you want to give 115 million americans a tax break what about the rest of us?

I appreciate that there can be at least some conversation about this great President that isnt negative. Clearly the peple reading this are liberal, (you can tell because nothing intelligant was raised, with a number of unnecessary comments) and dont realize that if International issues with violent terrorist states (whether that violence be obvious or behind the scenes) are handled properly than he will go down (potentially) as one of the greatest Presidents in the history of the USA; people will forget about the tension this Presidency has caused and will remeber the results – Democracy wins, Islamic extremism loses – WAY TO GO BUSH

President Bushes legacy will be that he was undoubtedly the worst president this country ever had. Due to his lack of interest and comprehension of the role and duty of a president, and due to his complete lack of understanding of economics and foreign affairs among other things, he surrounded himself with people whose advice he accepted without any questioning. These advisors were all beholding to special interests and had a field day for 8 years.
Unfortun\ately we are heading once again in the same direction. Obama is a neophyte, whose only claim to fame are his oratory skills. Once again, if he gets the Presidency we will have someone who knows nothing and will be swayed by advisors and special interests. We have many major problems facing this country and besides those that we know of,the person who will win the oval office will find many other things which have been hidden by President Bush and company. It will take a well seasoned person, with strong will and knowledge, who can once again say : The buck Stops Here.
Unfortunately Americans vote for charisma instead of knowledge and qualifications.

His Legacy will be that 9/11 Happened on HIS watch.

Thanks Wolf, I know it can't be easy to eat in Bush's presents, I don't even know that I could do it. You must have a very strong stomach.

cool wolf, does george look at all guilty about what he has done to our country? did he say anything about jail or condi resigning. happy digestion tommy rogers, berlin, 1933

Agreeing with James up there, there is absolutely no need to be rude to Wolf. If you don't like what he's writing, then don't read it. Simple solution.

On the other hand, Wolf, I always enjoy reading your blogs. I imagine it must be fascinating to see these people up close, to hold a conversation with them as if they were your neighbor. This is one of the reasons I'm studying journalism, to one day have the chance to be in the same position as you were today.
One more thing Wolf, a little off topic this time: kudos for not drinking the wine. No one looks good stumbling into work toasted, especially not if you're going on live television. Although I'd love you even if you did show up drunk.
Best wishes for the days ahead, and here's hoping that you get plenty of sleep after this week! It's about to be a busy one!

Blitzer just can't refuse the free meal.

Accepting these little invitations further diminishes his already meager ability to present news objectively.

I find it fascinating that while the recession that followed Clinton's time in office (when the economy was doing great) was due to his crappy economic policies while the upcoming recession is just part of the business cycle. It is also quite interesting that 9/11, which happened almost a year into Bush's term, was also Clinton's fault. Finally, the argument that people should respect the office of the president whether they agree with his policies or not is funny to hear from people who used every dirty trick in the book to sink Clinton's presidency. I guess that when the president is a Democrat it is OK to hate his guts and wash him in buckets of vitriolic dirt, but when the president is a Republican criticizing him should be cause for shame.

I agree with many on here about change.

Mitt Romney 08.

Pick the party that doesnt snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory by tearing its party in half.

vote republican.

NO SALVATIONL

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) - A roadside bomb struck a U.S. military patrol in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Monday, killing five U.S. soldiers, the U.S. military said.

Enough said.

Want change? Here's a quarter, call someone who cares...

Wolf :

I do believe you were around when Kennedy the annointed ran for President, not only did he not get Nominated .It wasn't even close. Just think we could have had another Kennedy but the dems didn't want him. Sooooo I think his endorsement will hurt Obama.

You and Jack just need to calm down.

Joy

I know about the pre-pardon donation. Ain't changing my vote – politicians aren't a pure species, not news to me Maybe other issues will; we'll see.

Also, I'm always somewhat amused by the righteous tone of "OMG how dare [certain news outlet, because this happens all over professional news blog posts] report on NON-CRITICAL issues" posts these sorts of daily life blog-style posts generate. It's part of the history of our nation, and I'm glad Mr. Blitzer took the time to write it down. Some minds obsess about various pet issues and don't like to be reminded that reporting some of the trivia (which is not aired on the CNN channel, you'll note) is not taking away from the focus on important issues.

Remember that you have to CONSCIOUSLY make an effort to browse to these sorts of articles. Yeah, it was on the sidebar, but the title should've been a dead giveaway about the content. Wolf Blitzer didn't give Mr. President what-for because he's a human being and reporters don't get scoops by going out of their way to piss people off. Remember that this administration in particular has been legendary as being tough to approach.

Thank you CNN for posting my comments this time.

Did ya get in line again Wolf? You're just another shill for the Bushes. How great they can buy you off with a lunch. How can you stay objective when you're bought and paid for? Disgusting.....

Whys it gotta be WHITE asparagus??? What kinda racial crap is this!!!! NO BLACK olives I see. Do these people have no shame?!?

8 years of bad history for the US, please don't vote for Romney unless you want another 4 years nothing and maybe even 8 years if you don't listen to some one who didn't vote for bush from the beginning. Romney has the same character bush had before he was voted in.

How funny, Bill Clinton hasn't mentioned any black people in the news lately...Hmmm.. I wonder why, I wonder why.

No shuck and Jive comments, no black celebrities, no off-the-wall comments about Jessie Jackson.

Why so quiet now Bill?

CNN, don't publish this here, wrong forum:)

Bush will attack iran.

Maybe if you weren't too busy getting dazzled by a lunch menu, you could actually do some reporting. Maybe next time you can visit the cockpit on Air Force One and get a little set of plastic cap'n wings.

I will not say that I am suprise to see Wolf Blitzer cozy up with G.W. Bush. G.W. Bush...a leader? Sounds like only a corporate anchor type will recognize that...

Lets all be thankful its his last

I think some of you are very rude! Wolf was just sharing what he experience to day.

Lunch sounds devine to me.

SOme of you need a lesson in manners! If you can't say anything nice then don't say it! Where has politeness gone anyway? Hmmmmmmm.....

If we compare the Clinton's vs the Bushes. I personally prefered the Clinton's. The twin towers were up!! No immediate treats from abroad and the economy was booming. Is funny how people forget. Bush dad was at war and Bush son at war. But in between all ,peace was there. Just a reflection from a guy in Canada.

Fabian

Thanks Wolfe, for saying absolutely nothing. After this piece you qualify as a Bush speechwriter.

the pres and the vp are the [real american gangsters.] question why is everybody got they hand out because of a rebate thats going to come back to haunt them? this rebate or tax cut in disgiuse as a rebate, got everybody at the table waiting for scraps like lap dogs.

Funny – I wonder how many of the above commentors are those who slap the "hate is not a family value" sticker on their car.

The rapid decline into complete ignorance for the american people continues.

If you really think your candidate is going to change America you live in a dream, America is America because you are a part of it not becuase of one man who sits at the top.

As long you have someone to blame for "your" situation you feel strong. Look in the mirrors people and you will see the face of America – that is what the rest of the world sees.

Grow up

"6 years, 4 months, 2 weeks and no further terror attacks. Congratulations and thank you Mr. President."

Specious reasoning at best

Besides, there's a terrorist attack about once a week that claims the lives of Americans. Just because it's happening half-way around the world doesn't mean it's not happening. Why would any terrorist want to go to the trouble of attacking American soil when they can stay at home and accomplish the job?

What Frank said. Times ten.

I wasn't listening when he said the economy is good.
I don't need him to tell ME it's been inflated, sold-out, and cheated by the President's Working Group and the Federal Reserve.

Do some actual reporting CNN-

By the way, where's the Louisiana GOP results on your website?

Wolf you old rascal, drink the darn wine and stop your yappin

Its a good thing the readers of CNN don't accurately depict the country. Sadly most here will be telling their grandkids how great a president Bush was and will conviently forget their criticisms.

Ron Paul 08, check him out if you have values and care for the U.S. The media does not like him that is why we hear notheing of him. He has great potential. Shape up C, your mom might cook you pizza tonight.

It seems the more things change the more they remain the same. Old tricks and promises. It's time for a change.

Obama '08

Clinton donor gets a Presidential Pardon AFTER a $450.000.00 donation to Mr. Clintons Library Foundation??
AFTER DONATING ??? Ya, Right

The Subject title here is copied from the below noted article!
Please read the full following NEW YORK TIMES article before commenting here.

This is the article WOLF BLITZER was referring to at the debate last fall when HILLARY side stepped him and didn't /wouldn't answer truthfully.

When Hillary voters read this article they might change their minds.

Go to: msnbc.com
Type into the site search box: "Clinton Library"
Then find and Click on the article called: "Clinton Donors Overlap"

Feel free to forward this information to any voter you want, I am.

The cuisine sounded great! It should've included 2 plates of lame duck! One for Prez Bush and one for Cheney!

Hey C, what are you on. Walk outside and look around. I work for a developer, and we are building more now than ever before. It is a buyers market. I'm sorry you are not successfull and live with your parents. You have your own hell whole, that is your problem, I don't care. Please help me. Typicall democrate.........

Monty: Our parents were not criminals.

S. Wright: Which planet are you from? Certainly not planet Earth!!!

Will the next president support "astrobiology" not "space evolution" and fund NASA
It is sad that the last we sent a man to moon was 3 decades ago.

I would like to put Aunt Hillary and Uncle Bill back in the Whitehouse. You do not realize how much these two love this country. I am getting chocked up about it. Why won't you vote for my family. You would rather crush them and speak bad about them. My cousin Chelsie is having a hard time with it, please be nice.

sounds like you guys ate pretty well.... speaking of food imagine all the poor people we could be feeding right now with all the money we're spending expanding the empire.

I forgot to say I am in love with Obama Please vote for her , She is a great American.

The president is going to give a good speech.

The war in Iraq has turned around. Enthusiasm for success hasnt been this high in a long time.

The economic package is very good. Great Job by the president. I look forward to his speech.

Romney 08

i am more interesting than W, and I have been dead 30 years. White asparagus?

6 years, 4 months, 2 weeks and no further terror attacks. Congratulations and thank you Mr. President.

Well, I guess it is time for the large lady to warm up. "W"'s time is nearly up and looking back on it I would have to say for all of it, he has been a slightly better than average president.

Sadly that office in washington is addictive. History shows for every president that had a second term or more had a terrible second term. They all seem to lose the luster and drive of being a leader and all attempt to create a legendary figure that will outlast the ages and be forever lover like a precious few american presidents.

Yes there is a great deal left unfinnished. but he was in charge at the time and it will come to him as the president that was not able to close the deal if you will. Largly I think his intentions were good but his implenetaion was not. Unable to look at how things were actually going and change them as needed. you know, things a president is supposed to do, not worry about how history will see them.

W was not a bad president, he had his high water mark during 911 were we needed a man like W. But he failed to see and change with the way things unfolded. I have to credit him for sticking to his plan, but a plan only holds until it's first challenge, that is when it has to change to meet the new information. something he never learned, like all presidents of multiple terms failed to learn.

Hopefully you eve become the president remember history as well as they quote it. It would be nice to have a president that worked for us for 8 years.

they should have served Bush and Cheney a large portion of CROW!!!

Bushs' legacy is this: IDIOT

That's a $300 bottle of wine...

I wonder why the government is in debt?

Why are you being so one sided for Omaba

Hey C of Texas, What "hell hole" are you in? The market is down from record highs and the economy seems to be slowing down but unemployment is still at historic lows, interest rates at historic lows, home ownership at historic highs even though many bought beyond their reach and are getting burned. No terror attacks here in over 6 years. No riots, everyone has a cellphone it seems and a CD player. If you lived over 50 years you can think of a lot worse times in America.

Everyone's counting down the final days of Bush. I wonder if the Democratic base will go apoplectic when McCain takes the middle and right in the election? Hmmm...

5% unemployment; increasing productivity; increasing average hourly wages; no terrorist attacks on American soil since 9/11; getting the economy through 9/11, the tech bubble bursting, corporate scandals (enron), hurricane katrina and now the housing bubble.

Only Americans would describe this as a "hell hole" when 95% of the labor force has a job, wages are rising and the only big problem outside of an improving Iraq is a "recession" which no one understands is part of the business cycle......so sad.

It sounds like there's one person in this adminstration who does a great job-The Chef!

Finally found your blog Blitzer

Blitz:

I had lunch last month with my buddy Richard. We had Costco hot-dogs and diet Pepsi.

Worst President in all of history; biggest liar; most vain; most secretive;; most insecure; stupidest. We need no more of Bush, now or ever.

You're right, Wolf. I bet it was pretty fascinating – definitely not something the average person gets to do, no matter what his or her opinion is of the current President.
I enjoyed reading it.

*Yawn.*

January 20th 2009 – thats all that we care about. No one wants to hear Bush on t.v delivering another synopsis of his Failed Presidency. I will watch when he exits the White House and then he should be sent directly to New Orleans so he can see first hand what his failed policies have given the residents of that city. Next stop should be Iraq and Iran. Maybe he can set up a tent in the desert and wheel and deal with his oil buddies. He doesnt care about Americans and Kanye West was right on the mark when he stated that "George Bush doesn't care about black people. " or white people or American people or any other minorities in America. Wolf Blitzer – dont waste your time on this LOSER.

I am fascinated with all of the comments from so many people who simply show no respect for a man who gave 8 years of his life for his country. Many of you probably had no respect for your parents either and you should be ashamed.

the lamest part of the piece are the comments from other readers. how come no one is screaming about Bush 's use of "signing statements" to nullify his view of bills he has just signed. He is the president, the one who is accountable, but hardly the man with any ideas to leave as a legacy. Cheney is the man to fear. Vp yes, but with a bad agenda AND the president's ear.

Of course, President Bush has unfinished business; every President in his last years in office does. That is nature. He will leave with a sound economy, entrusting free market enterprise instead of regulated governmental interference.

The challenges this man faced when he came into the office were unprecedented. Indeed, it was like the adult parent coming home to find the house ransacked by the kiddies. He entered office in the midst of a terrible recession, left over by bad economic policy decisions by the previous administration; a foreign policy that was tested by China and the Middle East; the 9/11 debacle left by the previous administrations childlike insistence that just talking to our enemies would protect us; and other image problems that the the office had endured under the Clintons.

Yes, he has made bad decisions, particularly with matters of spending and illegal immigration, but he did lay it out for the American people what he stood for, and we voted him in.

Bush will definitely be judged by history; and he will be judged more accurately than the current crop of citizens that are judging him now.

I wouldn't worry about his legacy if I were him, either. Contrasted against William Jefferson Clinton, he will do honor to himself as he did honor to the office he held.

How does the President of the USA look at himself in the mirror – knowing the failure that his administration has been? He should be hanging his head in shame...

I would have barfed having lunch with Bush & Cheney. These reporters just let those 2 off way too easy

He and his adminstration ruined our country, our economy, and our international image. They devastated another country and its people, caused the killing of thousands and thousands of people on two continents, and emptied the pockets of once strong America to do it. May he see his name go down history as the worse leader any country ever saw, a criminal with blood on his hands, and someone that tarnished the honor of America for ever! It is unbelievable that he is still sitting in his office as the Commander in Chief of the USA. Shame on all of us for not demanding justice!

Lunch in the House with theives and liars. Wolf you should have turned the table over.

Why are you covering this story CNN. I guess the last 2 weeks you all got the ratings while bashing the Clinton's, how pathetic. And you all call yourselves journalist's! Real journalist's stay neutural and don't try to make a person look bad just for ratings. Shame on CNN and MSNBC. You are becoming just like FOX NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who cares what Bush has to say, he and the republican's are the reason why we're in this hell hole!

Richard,

Faliure does not even begin to describe Bush, it is a global tragedy.

I think one would have to wait to see how history views President Bush. One of the most beloved presidents at the time in office, Calvin Coolidge, is now largely forgotten or even remembered for missing the signs of a coming depression. Those who want to spit in the presidents face are just ignorant and probably only get their news from the daily show and cnn.

Though President Bush has done many things I disagree with, I at least respect the office and would like to see the outcome of some of his policies.

God another year of Bush,
it is so hard to stay sane, it trully is.

What did I learn from this article? Be prepared for the yammering you're going to hear tonight. It will most likely be entirely inconclusive, much like this article.

I wonder whether anybody besides the Congress, a captive audience, will watch Bush's State of the Union Address. What could Bush possibly have to say that might be of interest, unless it is an announcement of his resignation?

Bush has been a lame president period. I'm ashamed of him and what he has initiated during his administration. He's a disgrace, and so are his cronies, and I don't care whether he's nostalgic, what he savors, and I am certain he knows what history will say about him. That's probably why he bought so much land in South America-you know, the one that doesn't allow extradition.

Pretty pitiful piece pertaining to a pathetic president.

I wonder if lunch was on the taxpayers? I doubt if Bush will address the greatest earmark of all in his state of the union speech tonight, his illegal war in Iraq?

Hillary and Obama voters can be counted on to unite over one thing: their mutual (and justified) disgust for Bush. I love it.

wonder how many of the millions of Americans out of work have ever tasted white asparagus

Wolf-don't you have more important stories to cover? Like who is going to be a "true" leader not cowboy-and get us out of this mess.....

Like him or not ... Bush is still President and I think it's facinating that these anchors have the opportunity to have a meal with Commander-in-Chief!

I'm just surprised "lame duck" wasn't served!

*****yippeee***** cOUNTIN DOWN THE DAYS LEFT IN OFFICE!

Wow, there's no need to be rude about Wolf's post. While I may not necessarily care about what they ate and where they ate, I am interested to know about the "human" side about our country's leaders - whether I agree with their politics is not the issue. Thanks Wolf for sharing your experience. I know I'd love to have been in your shoes to peek into life at the White House. You are an amazing and fair-minded journalist!

I'll be watching a rerun of, oh, anything tonight.

Why did you have a topic without mentioning Obama? Obama supporters don't care about Bush. They only want to hear the Obama endorser to come at the end.

Since we're paying for it.... I want a piece of the gingerbread cake.

No wine? Wolf, come on!

Hooray! This is the last time I have to publicly hear that moron butcher the English language!

Yawn.

Bush was/is a lame duck President and will always be remembered as such.

Bush legacy in one word = "FAILURE"

i know Wolf, i wish i could see them up close too. to get a chance to spit at Bush's face.

hmmm. slow news day? i dont see any comments...

"For those of you interested". Wolf, No one is interested.