January 29, 2008
Posted: January 29th, 2008 09:13 PM ET

Filed under: Florida


Bev   January 30th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

McCain...................Oh My God!!!!!!!!!! No Way........No Way..........No Way!!!!!!!!!!
Get real People!!! Vote for Hillary, there's a reason why they don't want her, and we all know rhe reason. She is for the people, McCain is for the Bushies.
I'd rather have Romney or Clinton. Both speak with intelligence. Come on People!! Get real.

Bubs   January 30th, 2008 10:57 am ET

McCain is a liberal in Republican clothing! He is for new taxes and will do absolutely nothing to fix the illegal alien problem.

ROMNEY 08!

Pickles, Monaca, PA   January 30th, 2008 8:11 am ET

Rob Stumpf, are you serious? McCain is over 10 YEARS OLDER THAN HILLARY!!! He is in his 70's. SHE just turned 60.

Hillary is OLD; McCAIN is OLDER than Reagan was in 1980. He is an OLD, OLD man!

HH, Pittsburgh, PA   January 30th, 2008 7:44 am ET

Eric is right. The only conservative in this race is Ron Paul. The others give lip service to the Constitution and are LYING when they swear to uphold it.

Get ready for more BIG GOVERNMENT, with its partner-in-crime BIG BUSINESS. Let the BIG MEDIA convince you that these BIG GOVERNMENT candidates are the only ones who can win. That way, we'll have MORE WAR, MORE INFLATION, MORE AMERICANS working harder just to get by.

Young people, get ready for the draft. BIG BUSINESS and BIG GOVERNMENT want you for their next battlefield: Iran.

Think about it, America. Are you happy with the candidates BIG MEDIA is pushing? Just what do you think you could do about it if it's all a SCAM and you, the average American, can't influence American politics AT ALL?

Deeptoad   January 30th, 2008 3:52 am ET

If you committed a terrible crime over 10 years ago, it doesn't count anymore because you got away with it. Most people do not remember the Saving & Loan Scandal.

Charles Keating gave John McCain $300,000.00 to quiet congressional questions about the problems with the Saving & Loans. McCain did a wonderful job, and extended Keating's raping of the American Public to a point of 6.5 Billion Dollars for Keating.

Don't believe me, Wikipedia CHARLES KEATING or the KEATING 5. McCain was one of the 5, "Keating 5" Senators who raped the American Public.

But that was a long time ago, the late 1980's, so it doesn't count anymore. He was corrupt then, but he's fine now, just like O.J.

Nobody under 40 would remember, so that's good too.

McCain/Simpson 2008!

Scott   January 30th, 2008 3:06 am ET

Jen writes...

It's Romney or Obama for this Republican.
McCain is TOO OLD and a war monger.<<<

Reagan was older when he took office. He did ok...dontcha think?

Scott   January 30th, 2008 2:56 am ET

Sean writes....

Typical Floridians voting for a senior citizen. This guy puts fear in the hearts of older people with his boring war stories. Who cares? I can't believe people actually support a guy that talks about nothing but Iraq. We may as well keep Bush in office with his 30% approval rating.<<<<

Actuallt McCain dominated the senior citizen vote and Congress has a lower approval rating than Bush...so did JFK but pointing that out is so un-PC regardless of it's truth.

shawn   January 30th, 2008 1:54 am ET

Congrats McCain.

You may have won but you did not win honorably.
You sold yourself out to win an election. You went back on your word to run a clean campaign. Two wrongs don't make a right.

"Romney wants to set a timetable"
The lie heard round the world.

That lie was unprovoked and not a response to anything. You lied!
McCain is not a man of his word nor is he a straight talker. Don't be fooled by his straight talk routine .

Spencer   January 30th, 2008 1:20 am ET

Do people in Florida not read the comments here? Cuz for the last month or so very few people have endorsed McCain. You would think it would be Guiliani and Romney at the top...and Ron Paul...and then Huckabee...then McCain rolling out the bottom. I'm confused.

Joan   January 29th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

If McCain wins the GOP, I'm voting for Obama.

Joan   January 29th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

Hey CNN–It kind of helps that you helped put John McCain on the front cover of TIME Magazine right before the Florida Primary! He knows nothing about the economy. The only thing he could say at the recent debate was to lower port barrel spending. Romney is twice as smart as McCain, and twice as conservative.

Rob Stumpf   January 29th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Those who attack McCain as "too old" are crazy. What, is Hillary a junior in high school? She'll be able to collect social security very soon herself. What is there about him that shows you he can't be President when he is elected? He is one of the most active people around.

Mike   January 29th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Go McCain! You'll split the Repubs and insure a Democratic victory. Only question will it be Hillary – an easy win – or Barack – a historic election that will see huge Dem majorities elected to Congress. If that happens then we can finally fix what's been wrong with this country since 1981.

JRod   January 29th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

Viva! El Proximo Presidente De Los Estados Unidos John McCain!

Eric   January 29th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

The only real conservative running is Ron Paul. All the other Republicans are as liberal as Hillary.

Ray   January 29th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

I hope the Republican Party and John McCain will recognize that the best ticket that they could offer the country is McCain – Bloomberg.
Each has unique strengths. As a former Republican, now an independent, I would not vote for Bloomberg should he decide to run for President, as it would be a wasted vote. However, I would vote for a McCain Bloomberg ticket. I believe a majority of the voters would also vote for that ticket regardless of whom the Democrats will propose.

Terrie   January 29th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

McCain – Huckabee 08! They are both men of integrity, honesty, and proven leaders! Those of you who vote for a manager, a "shrewd" businessman, are selfish and vote for personal gain rather than for the good of ALL the people.... Followers of the almighty dollar.

VahMonter   January 29th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Congratulations to the people of Florida for recognizing that the last thing America needs is another former Governor (one term no less) as President. Yes, Mr. Romney, Washington is broken but another son of a prominant Republican and former participant in the world of sports is not the answer to solving our problems. In all but 4 of the past 32 years we have had a former Governor in the White House. Real change in Washington will occur when we elect someone from Congress who understands how to bring people together. We will move forward on issues when we elect a President who works to end the divisiveness and gridlock of five consecutive administrations.

Danny   January 29th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Surely Flip Flop is feeling the pain! Huckabee and McCain look strong for next Tuesday. One more week should put an end to Romney and his puppet Limbaugh!

ILoveAmerica   January 29th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Gooood bye
Ruuuudy Tuesday!
Who could hang a name on you
When you change with every new day....
Sure are gonna miss you!

Byron   January 29th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

I can't remember an election where the choices on both sides have been so dismal. This country has had enough of losers. draftgore.com

Chris   January 29th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Go Johny Go!
Go Johny Go!
Go Johny Go!

OR, I'll vote for Obama if he wins the Dem nomination... If the Clintons win, forget it, I'm voting for McCain...

wendy   January 29th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Clinton wins hands down. All the way to democratic convention. It is not a beauty contest as it will be a insult to 2+ million democratic voters in florida.

Using Your Mind   January 29th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

McCain is a liberal socialist at heart trying to finalize the destruction of the republican party... (Bush did so much damage!!!) Romney is conservative in nature, very intelligent, and our best choice/hope to salvage the republican party/America!!! Please think before you vote!...

Evan   January 29th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Did you hear Hillary Won in Florida – a state where the Democratic candidates promised not to run!!!!

Way to go. Now if the Patriots get lost on the way to the Super Bowl on Sunday the Giants can have a victory speach!

peter   January 29th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

given republican rancor over the Clintons, i don't think Hilary could beat John McCain in the general election. though McCain has less traction with independents as he did before supporting GWB and the war, it'd be a close one since the Hilary Clinton ticket would draw conservatives to the polls. Obama08

Florida Voter   January 29th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Chris wrote:
Congratulations,
Florida voters you have made my decision I'm voting democrat in the general election. As a republican I'm disappointed in my party. As of tonight I have no party I will register as a democrat at 9 am tomorrow. Thank You Florida.

HEY CHRIS:
It is very sad that you can't have your own beliefs and stand up for them by staying with the Republicans. The fact that you have to let polls and media decide what party you stand for is disturbing. That is how the Democrats operate because they are so self consumed with their own personal gain, not what is right for our county or morally correct in society. They follow the polls and change their values accordingly so THEY can stay ahead in popularity. If you have to abandon your party because you want to jump on the Democrat, complaining, self consumed side, then YOU are the disappointment.

Erik   January 29th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Senator McCain has all but admitted he's just going to be "Bush III" if elected.

Stephen,Wilmington,NC   January 29th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

SAD– SAD-SAD !!!!

Mark, St. Louis   January 29th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I am happy to see that the Florida Republicans recognize that the future of the party, and the only chance at winning in November, is to elect a moderate, centrist candidate. I am glad that our party is not as likely to be represented by the Tom DeLays and Rush Limbaughs, and can return to the Eisenhower/Reagan centrism.

eve, atlanta, ga   January 29th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

to Rich in Seattle – please don't hand over this country to a man who has yet to come up with any kind of substance in his whole campaign. I love Obama just as much as the next person, but he is green – GREEN – and we are at war. McCain is also a moderate, he can unite the country. My dream ticket – McCain for pres, Obama for vice – but i haven't seen any pigs flying lately....

Godsavemefromyourfollowers, San Antonio, TX   January 29th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

A senior citizen and a robot I mean, a mormon! What choices?

Mark   January 29th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Mitt will continue on, and the battle continue on, and the big piece of pie will be on Tuesday. Mitt will prevail.

Oliver   January 29th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Attention all democrats, if Hillary wins the nomination and Obama loses, vote for McCAIN. You will be doing your family and your country a great service.

Ian   January 29th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

So long economy.

ED winterpark fl   January 29th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

If this what you wanted you got it However IF he is the nominee america will vote for any democrat so this countrywill NOT SPEND THE NEXT 4YRS AT WAR KILLING NON REPUBLICAN KIDS AS IS THER USUAL CHOICE>

Chris   January 29th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Go McCain!

Above politics...

John, Boston MA   January 29th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Liberal McCain wins again. Why? The guy is from the Stone Age. This isn't the Cold War era! If it was – McCain would be my man. But in today's world – Romney rules.

Josh, Philadelphia   January 29th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Well, at least Giuliani is out. That guy is frightening. If he ended up in charge it would only be a matter of time before it was compulsory to stand at attention at 9:11AM and salute in the direction of Washington D.C. Very scary.

giriraj   January 29th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

romney the silver king

MH   January 29th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

The Rudy campaign will go into the books for how NOT to run for president

Chris   January 29th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

I will be voting for Barack when it's my turn. My state allows me to register day of if needed. I will be doing it tomorrow though. Just I thought Rush, and Sean Hannity, George Will all don't like McCain watch the air waves this next week. Republican no more.

Chris   January 29th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

What a ugly man. Why is the system rigged for him??

john williams san diego, ca.   January 29th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

thanks alot McCain, you and Florida just coronated Hillary..I'll hold my nose and vote democrat...maybe the Republican party needs this humiliation for the elections four years from now. I will not vote for a rino..

kevin   January 29th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

As a democrat i am a little scared of a McCain nominee. I much rather go one-on-one with flip-flopper Mitt! VOTE 4 MITT, so DEMS can win in 08'!!!

Lewis   January 29th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Go John McCain!
All the way to the White House.

Scott, Milwaukee, WI   January 29th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Mitt you lost Florida. All your money couldn't buy it. Now go home, wherever old flip-floppers go to retire.

whatsitToyou   January 29th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Looks like I may be voting Democrat, no way am I voting for Bomb Bomb Bomb McCain!

Anonymous   January 29th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

And on the Democrat side...well, I don't really know. That'll be waiting for Super Tuesday, too.

Adrian   January 29th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Does it seem silly to anyone else that CNN waited until 65% of the precincts had reported to make their "projection?"

Anonymous   January 29th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

I had expected as much. Some people think McCain will be the Republican nominee. I suppose we'll have to wait for Super Tuesday.

Basquale   January 29th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

America will get its 3rd Bush term. Congratulations! America won't heal, Iran is laughing.

Jen   January 29th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

It's Romney or Obama for this Republican.
McCain is TOO OLD and a war monger.

John, Jacksonville Fl   January 29th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

We all know that McCain is a Democrat in Republican clothes. People don't be fooled, he will bow down to Hillary come general election! This has all been a DNC plot to dilute the Republican party! The Drive buy Media is playing this! Voters in Florida picked a bad choice.

Independent in AMERICA   January 29th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Chris- you mean to tell me that as a republican youd rather have clinton than mccain??? man, you conservatives are some strange people.

Iwik   January 29th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

You're welcome, Chris.

Jack   January 29th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Well at least we have somebody that "understands" the super senior citizens". Way to go geezer!!!!!!!!!!!

debra   January 29th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

apparently chris you are not a republican. just because your candidate did not win does not mean that you must now vote for a Democrat. What kind of republican is that?

Richard   January 29th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Uggghhh
we dont need someone who keeps us in Iraq another 10 years.

Dave, Chapel Hill, NC   January 29th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Aww Mitt, Another Silver

shaun   January 29th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

So who ya gonna vote for now? I got some suggestions.....

joe   January 29th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON ALL THE WAY.

Jay -- Ft. Lauderdale, FL   January 29th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Please Romney give us hope, I cannot nor ever will vote for McCain especially after his hypocrisy and deceitful antics this last week.

Rich In Seattle   January 29th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Well, if Hillary gets the nomination for the Dems, then it looks like I have someone to vote for in McCain.

Obama '08....or if that can't happen, McCain '08.

Steve   January 29th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Thank God! Romney scares me, a kind of Robocandidate. I'm a Democrat, for Obama, but McCain would be a big improvement over Bush. Barack the vote next Tuesday!

Seam, Tampa, FL   January 29th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Typical Floridians voting for a senior citizen. This guy puts fear in the hearts of older people with his boring war stories. Who cares? I can't believe people actually support a guy that talks about nothing but Iraq. We may as well keep Bush in office with his 30% approval rating.

Chris   January 29th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Congratulations,
Florida voters you have made my decision I'm voting democrat in the general election. As a republican I'm disappointed in my party. As of tonight I have no party I will register as a democrat at 9 am tomorrow. Thank You Florida.

Conservative4Life, USA   January 29th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

"Romney wants to set a timetable" – John McCain

The lie heard round the world.

Sidney   January 29th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Let me be the first to express dissapointment, McCain is a swell candiate for secretary of the defence but I want a buisness mind to try his hand at running the country. I thought McCains phone campaign at the last minute was very dirty. thats the man I want fighting wars with our enemys. He is not Presidential. His poor wife is a drug addict. She isn't up to the rigors of the office.Call me old fashion but I like the whole picture, strong family one marriage good public relations . All will help our international relations.

Jack   January 29th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Well the geezer wins again!

jp   January 29th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

THERE BOTH LOSERS THEY BOTH BELIEVE IN THE STUPID WAS BUSH AS GOT US INTO. BUSH SHOULD BE IMPEACHED FOR WHAT IS HAS DONE TO THIS COUNTRY.

G Martin   January 29th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Huckabee needs to get out of the race. All he is doing is sucking up true conservative votes that should being going to Romney. He needs to put aside his personal differences with Romey and realize that. He is not a viable condidate, he never has been. He got a big head after his "sheep" in Iowa wore their religion on their sleave to vote down a Mormon. Republicans need to wake up and relaize that if they continue on this path we will be voting between two liberals come October. Wake up conservatives! Wake Up!

befmed   January 29th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Too bad Mitt :-)

befmed   January 29th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Too bad Mitt.

Anonymous, Somewhere, MI   January 29th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Hey Romniacs. . . . it's the delegates. :P

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