Hey Mccain 08 C. Powell would be such a good choice for V.P Have you heard the rumors of Mccain choosing Condi as his V.P Amazing!

GO MCCAIN!

Obama has not commented on this because he has to complete the task of being the Dem nominee. Don't rush him McCain., he is trying to run an organized campaign here. He will get back to you when he is ready. You have not finish your taks either McCain, wait till you get all the 1191 delegates needed then you can start talking, for now you are not the nominee, at least not yet. You are trying to get you MBA and you haven't finished your 1st degree, in life there is order in doing things and Obama recognizes that.

Thank you

What do people think about an Obama & Colin Powell ticket?

Unstoppable!

YEAH McCAIN

YOU TELL PEOPLE (all 150 of them) WHAT OBAMA IS LIKE

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

KEEP DREAMING McINSANE

somebody fetch grandpa crazy his slippers.

I wish they would take public financing. Then whoever wins, it proves they won on their own merits and not because they are buying the election. Not to mention it's kind of offensive to have these campaigns throwing around obscene amounts of money while the economy is tanking.

Nixon wasn't as bad as MAC is.

McCain is a flip-flopper! He changed positions on campaign finance reform, the tax cuts, torture, etc, etc….

Do we really want 4 more years of a BUSH crony?

Obama once again trying to get away with something….he thinks just because he's young that he can get away with whatever he wants.

Yea, obviously he's going to go down the same losing road that Clinton is now. Grabbing every silly little bit about Barack and spinning some overblown negative yarn about it.

Barack didn't sign a contract. Get over it McCain't.

What is McCain afraid of? So he sucks more money from rich/wealthy Americans, big corporations, Special Interests and the lobbyists he owes something to. If Obama gets his campaign money from real average Americans who live in the real world and are more then willing to give, so what.

I am no American but Mccain looks more of a puppet that a real player who can score the ball into the net. He surely scares the hell out of me too cause then we will have world war 3.

Obama made a commitment and if he is the nominee he must keep his word… I'd rather Hillary be the nominee but if Obama wins it, I'll vote for him anyway. However, as a matter of honesty and integrity he MUST keep his word and accept McCain's proposal to use public financing… The only attribute i ever thought he had over Hillary is straightforward honesty. DON'T GO BACK ON YOUR WORD!

Go McCain!!!

Let people know what Obama really is!!!

Obama already has Public Financing he has nothing but small donors funded by the public. Nice try McBush, we know your nervous, but that's what happens when the people take charge.

Obama clearly lied

What is Obama's explanation for going back on his pledge, if that is what he decides to do?

Tom, are you looking at independent sources for Obama's healthcare plan? They say that Obama's plan will leave approximately 15 million people uninsured. Obama's only sources that he cites countering this is from Robert Reich's statement on December 3, a statement that Reich himself has called into question for the sake of accuracy. Go to factcheck.org for more independent information, if you are interested in accuracy.

I listen to both Obama & Hillary, He has chrisma but no substance to do the job as president of the free world. How could people be so naive. Don't you see what the Republicans are doing. They are voting for Obama so that Clinton can loose. Then they will turn on Obama like wild fire. No matter how smart he is MC CAIN and the Republican machine will tear him to threads. Do not be fooled by the Republican ploy, CNN you are very bias in your reporting tactics. OBAMA ? you are riding high, CONGRATULATIONS! When it is all over than you will see the real people behind you and they will not be enough to win you the Presidency, because they will all be voting Republican.

Tim,
You know McCain did not say anything about a WAR for 100 years.
Stop the Non-Sense.
He said it didn't matter how long we were there as long as the fighting ended. It's not a question of pulling out it's a question of winning.
Besides if Obama wins you won't have to worry about sending your child overseas to fight, the enemy will be at our front door.

Ron Paul refuses to face the reality that he is fighting a losing battle, and no one is listening to his message. That's why the MSM is ignoring him. Why should they cover someone whose own party doesn't give more than single-digit percentages of teh vote?

All you Ron Paul supporters need to face reality, too. Look at Barack Obama - he's one candidate that a wide range of people can, will, and DO support.

Why is he trying to tell Obama how to run his campaign? And besides, since what he says is NOT true, what exactly does he want? He can not convince his own party that he should be their nominee and the best he can offer is an early start on unsubstantiated attacks? The only positive think so far came from his wife who said that she is proud of her country. Even that looked as an attack meant to suggest that Michele Obama may not be proud of her country (since she was actually REALLY proud).

Same old Republican war tatics…misconstrue the truth to baffle the millions. I must admit, they are good at it……..take the Iraqi war for an example…….

Senator Obama's current campaign IS publicly financed — in a way that no one had dreamed of when he announced his candidacy a year ago. It is financed by $25 and $50 donations from hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans like me. He has taken not a cent from lobbyists. I would call that campaign finance reform.

Of course McCain does not mention that he would public financing as collateral for a campaign loan made before before the New Hampshire primary. I think maybe is in the early stages of memory loss. Just remember the things you want.

There are so many loop-holes surrounding the issue of campaign finance that it would be absolutely idiotic to not sit down with the opposition prior to agreeing to terms. Would you trust your competition to play be the rules without clearly defining what they are? McCain thinks the people of America are stupid, and will fall for this kind of attack. Go sell crazy someplace else.

John McCain is the political equivalent of the guy who sits by his window and yells at the neighborhood kids to get off his lawn….

WAIT….

DIDN'T MCCAIN BASICALLY GO 'AGAINST' 'HIS' OWN PROPOSED CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM???

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????
(deep breath)
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????

I mean just yesterday McCain turned the public funding.
he keeps calling Obama out on it but if he is truly a leader, go ahead and commit to it and stop talking about you going to do it. Does Obama have to hold your hand and cross the street. Be a leader and lead and then you can call Obama out on it but at this point, McCain looking in the mirror.

Oh - I see Tim's logic now - If Obama agrees to something in writing (his editorial) and in premise (the questionnaire), but then backs out of it, then he is telling the "truth"….and everyone else should just "let it go"…..

If being consistent and honest are "old Washington political tactics" then I would agree, Obama isn't engaging in "old Washington political tactics". What Obama is being is something entirely different, I would agree. Try disingenous, deceitful and dishonest. Anything to win, eh Tim?

Craig

Looks like Obama just can't so no to those special interest dollars coming his way, his lobbyist campaign manager must be giving him this advice

Gimme a break!

obama is going to take the money. just like any politician. the "change" part is that he doesn't five any.

Who can take this guy seriously? Anyone who would hold on with both hands to Bush's failed policies is clearly off his medication.

So McCain decided - after he publicly declared that it was mathematically impossible for his opponent to win the primary — that he would ignore the primary spending limits he had agreed to. The only conclusion I can draw is that McCain's money is now rolling in as presumptive Repub nominee. So basically, McCain is already on his general election campaign, and spending money without limits. I don't see any real substance to his stance that he would give up private money for the general election only — in his case, that is now.

More dishonesty from Obama. The facts are that McCain said he would consider using public financing for the primary because he was out of money, however, his contributions increased and he didn't need to.

It's just another dodge from Obama. He commits to something when it's politically convenient, then when it's not he goes on the attack without responding.

Don't get me started about the 100 years thing. Either Obama is being dishonest and disingenous or he is completely uneducated when it comes to foreign policy. Take your pick.

GO GET HIM TIGER!

NObama '08

Yeah McCain, those attacks are working great for Hillary.

Obama is just plain UNBEATABLE.

If the Clinton's cant do it, you don't have a snownballs chance in Hell of doing it.

But keep dreaming…

Barack's supporters are going to donate, donate, and donate some more. McCain knows that he is not going to get the support he needs to challenge Barack so he is trying to get around it. He is just like Clinton. The rules only apply when it gives them an advantage.

The country is sick and tired of the old Washington cronies. McCain go take another stroll through a Bagdad market. This time go it alone without a bullet-proof vest, helicopters, and armed guards. Then come back and tell us how safe it is in Iraq.

What a phony Obama is…..he commited to something but is now running away from it. He will do anything to get elected, even if that means cheating. I hope he get nominated. Its easier to beat him anyways…

Tim - if the shoe were on the other foot, you Obamazombies would be screaming bloody murder. This is just another example of Obama lying.
I am a Clinton supporter, I wil NOT support Obama if he becomes the nominee. I will vote outside my party for the first time in 29 years and vote for McCain. I have never voted for a single republican, but I will vote against my Democratic legislators who endorsed Obama and I would never vote Obama. He is a national disaster waiting to happen!

Mccain is so sad….he is just terrified knowing Obama will raise soooo much money he will not have a chance

Under his plan you will not have health care! He is low balling, and his plan will get eaten away by the Republicans.

Here we go! Isn't he just like the rest. Campaign finance is what we all need, unless of course I can out raise and spend my opponent. All he want was to clench the democratic nomination, once that happens he will be just like the rest of them.

This is just an "old guy" up to "old washington political tactics".

Wasn't this just a questionairre anyway? I don't think it was a bill or a contract or anything more. Obama agreed with the premise, but didn't go further.

Go home McCain…. you scare the crap out of me anyway! I have a 2 year old to think about and I don't want him in Iraq for your "100 years war"!

Alos, this sounds like what Clinton tried to do to Obama over the past few months…. Obama explains/the truth comes out and McCain/Clinton can't let it go and goes around the country, spreading rumors and scare tactics. This is just like the health care proposals…. he has explained, but she walks around, scaring people and saying "under his plan, you won't have health care".

Gimme a break!

I just heard Obama did a flip flop, I guess he won't get all the troops out of Iraq in 60 days. What gives?

The emperor has no clothes and his name is Obama.
Obama offered to take public financing if the republican opponent did, a surragote of Obama could not give one example of an Obama legislative accomplishment.
And why did CNN stop comments on the story of Obama's spokesperson being unable to name one accomplishment of Obama's after only 45 comments when they let other ticker items go into the 100's?

John McCain will have a difficult time trying to get Barrak Obama to keep to a promise involving money. McCain should know that Obama has his fingers tightly grasped on the cash and will not let it loose. If McCain is looking to Obama Honor. Quite simply, there is none. Not even any of the Obamanation voters know or care to know the meaning of the word. Birds of a feather they are. Anything to win. No plan beyond that. Pointing out Obamas short commings won't work eather. The Obamanation simply does not care. Thats why, if the Clinton campaign fails. Democrates that truly believe in, experience and honor will support McCain.

Let the [R] hypocrisy begin……

John McCain wishes to lead a party that is dead-set against campaign finance reform so they can keep their culture of corruption going. In fact he is criticized mightily within that party for his own efforts in that area. Now what are we to believe: is he going to stick to his guns, and go against his party's wishes, or, as he has done in so many other areas, will he cave in to the right-wing of the party and dutifully renounce his own good sense in that area. The man is so craven for the support of the right-wing that he is following Buschie's train that is leading us right back to the dark ages. Maybe the right-wing will force him to take Cheney as a running mate, so that neo-dink can continue to run the country into the ground.

And Obama outspent Hillary 4 to 1 in Wisconsin. If it's possible to buy an election, that is what he is doing. I can hardly wait for the debates-can this man answer a question about what he will do other than "hope for change?"

Funny how Obama chides Clinton for taking special interest money, saying he doesn't. Yet, he takes plenty from Unions. He knows perfectly well they're special interest. He just relies on his supporters being clueless. To all the Obama supporters; how's it feel to be treated like an idiot by your candidate?

Ah 'THE MACHISMO-MAN', 'THE MAVERICK', 'THE MANEQUIN-MAN' looks sooooo much like an "OUT-DATED" and "OUT-OF-PLACE" RELIC, whose time has come and already GONE, - - - back in 2000 AD !!!!!

This is just the first of many direct attacks to come from the Republican machine. If Obama cannot stand up and answer this firmly and directly, he has no chance in November, and should not be given the opportunity.

I promise, even if you accept public financing, I won't think you're any less corrupt. I promise.

My message to John McCain:
I also hope that Obama keeps his promises. I hope he does take public financing, as limited as it is. But I also know this: You want to continue this stupid war that was supposed to be won 5 years ago (remember "Mission Accomplished"???). The rest of the country wants those troops to either come home, or go to Afghanistan, where they can actually win something. THAT's the war we're supposed to be fighting. Afghanistan is the country that attacked us, not Iraq! All Iraq ever did to us was to try to kill Bush's father!

Obama could beat you for free. He won't need any money to beat you. I'll bet you that Obama can get more conservatives to vote for him than you can. That must really suck - you can't even energize your own Republican base, while your opponent can!

Go John McCain! Obama needs to be stopped. The media,as it did with W, has anointed Barack. How can Americans make the same mistake twice - far R to far L?

If not Hillary Clinton, then John McCain.

Hillary the HOPEof 08

McThuseleh had better come up with something better than this. He's morphing into a Bushesque attack dog. He's trying to twist Obama's words into something he didn't say–so much for straight talk. This country has had enough of the Grumpy Old Party and it's corruption and croneyism.

I agree with Obama. The purpose of the public financing agreement was to make this election free and fair… not to pay off McCain's loans. There shouldn't be outside help.

Giving the Republicans an opening like this is more evidence of Obama's political inexperience. It just adds to the "plagiarism" issue and the surrogate who couldn't cite any of his accomplishments.

Obama seems to think that just because he wasn't a part of the political wars of the last fifteen years the Republicans are not going to treat him the same way they have the Clintons.

He needs to cry foul early and often, with strong overtones of racial indignation, if he is going to survive their onslaught. They are completely unprincipled liars, and they aren't going to change their spots for him or anyone else.

Obama and his supporters need to hold McCain personally responsible for every outrage that seeps out of the right-wing internet cesspool. And if McCain denies responsibility, they need to then accuse him of having lost control of his own party. The win in November is going to the best political street fighter, not the best orator.

Are we getting a little desperate???

A DEMOCRAT IN REPUBLICAN CLOTHES

More Obamabot DOUBLE TALK EXPRESS. Read the man's editorial in USA, it's full of double talk. Either you take public financing or not. MCain is right. It's simple.

He will have many things to go after Obama for.

Obama states his speech won't have 'as many applause lines.' To me this means have been purposely empty and will have a hard time convincing people he has any substance.

Obama states 'I am not a perfect vessel.' He's self reverential. The absorbtion of the messianic persona does not go over well with everyone.

Obama already 'cheated' by his own definition by using the 527s.

I am trying to reach out to fellow American's. To fellow Democrats.
Don't we thank enough is enough. Can't you all see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know it looks like the American people are leaning towards Obama, but we must look past the charade of his speech's and press on to what is real… The reality is he isn't. The reality is the majority of the people who voted for him are black… Only because he is black. Not for the what he say's about change.. Hillary talks about change also , but in a more experienced realistic way.. I watch the news .. I read the paper.
I see the news agency's say many things.. Obama wins the black vote here the black vote there… I live in a predominantly black neighborhood, and my neighbors are asked the question why they voted for Obama. Answer: Because he is black . Know other reason only because he is black.. Oh or because Ohpra Winfry backs him..All about being black not about what he can do… There are over fifty voters in my family and we feel the same …Experience gets it .. Experience is Hillary …If Hillary doesn't get it then we must go with John McCain… It would be the first time that many of us if not all of us voted republican but we need experience …. Please people watch the news and really look at the newspaper and you will see what is happening… The Republican will still run the White House if this Obama things happens….. Fred DeFreitas , Sacramento , California.

I noticed on one of the other articles that people were asking what Senator Clinton has accomplished………………are people really that ignorant? Geez……just go get informed - it is part of what is wrong with this nomination process - there are people on these blogs and voting that only have 1/2 a brain.

An informed voter would actually take the time to go and read what each of the nominees are proposing and their positions - then perhaps there could be some intelligence on these sites vs. the bla bla bla of very uninformed and ignorant people. They are however who CNN plays to and from what I have gathered, Senator Obama supporters on these sites.

Shameful display of how people can be manipulated by a candidates words and the medias presentation.

All Obama does is say one thing, dazzle, dazzle, dazzle and then say something different if it helps him.

All we have to go on are his words:

Copied others speeches.
Copied Hillary's policy proposals.
Agreed to Public Financing, now won't agree.
Several sexist comments directed at Hillary.
Trying to change the rules on "superdelegates".
Called the popular votes in Michigan, Florida and Washington a "beauty contest" (represents over 4 million voters) but wants us to care more about the number of "contests" he has won including when on 400 people vote in Alaska.

Come on people, think for yourselves. Don't be brainwashed.

The Obama campaign seems unable to take responsibility for a single gaffe they make. We are all human, we all make mistakes. Is Obama perfect?

I guess when you search on Obama and Messiah, there's a reason so many links pop up.

This is a straightforward example of actions versus words (and MLK and JFK were notable for their having performed actions BEFORE using the words).

WOW Obama has this man Scared already. He is smarter than I thought. He knows The Democrats are going to DOMINATE the pledges for Cash to get back the Whitehouse and he has to stop us NOW!

Typical Politician though. I did it to get where I am today but I don't want HIM to do it> LOL When are these old fashioned Politicians going to figure out that people are NOT stupid????

McCain turned down public financing before and now he agreed to it because he is lacking in funding. Obama's funding comes from online from regular people. If he agrees to public financing, what people don't realize is that, it comes with limits. For McCain it works well, because he does not have much to begin with but for Obama, it will mean that he cannot raise more funds because of the limits.

Way to spin, McCain. Republicans dirty as usual.

McCain is an Israel-Firster. He puts the lives of Israelis over Americans and would send American boys and girsl off to die in a needless war against Iran for the benefit of his precious Israel just like he did when he gives Bush carte blanche to keep American troops in Iraq for 100 plus years. Israel-Firsters like MCcain cannot be trusted and should be turfed out of office for being lackeys of the American-Israel Public Affairs Committtee (AIPAC).

OBAMA DID NOT SIGN IT? HE IS A CAREFUL MAN AND HE
MUST HAVE HAD A GOOD REASON.

WE WANT NEW. NO DISHONESTY ALLOWED.
OBAMA 2008-2016

McCain's one of the biggest phonies in politics today. Real conservatives found this out a long time ago. His "Straight Talk Express" should be known as the "Doubl Talk Express" He, like Billiary will say anything or do anything to win. How pathetic 8-(

I wouldn't look for a prompt response with strong personal convictions on the issue from Obama…..

He isn't capable of it.

Look who is talking of double speak after running away from the same public financing during the primaries? John you are really a joke. What are you afraid of? Shaking in your pants already about the tidal wave called HOPE EXPRESS that is coming right at you. John take it like a man, take it as war hero besides you've survived worse things than this.

And show me on paper or on TV where Obama PLEDGED. Obama did not PLEDGE to take public financing, Obama said he will be up for it if well drafted. And now he has given you a fair draft that will make him accept public financing and you still want to cry? And we know about the GOP 527 waiting to pounce on Obama, so we know you want to trap him. John you can't even touch Obamas character so don't even try to smear him.

What are the limitations of public funding ? If it is capped, then I think it is great supplemented by free radio and TV, if it is not capped, then we could have people like Oprah picking the next president. Kind of like what is happening now. Boy did she miss an opportunity to advance the world by picking him and not backing Hillary.

We cannot vote this man in just because he is afican american. people cannot vote for him based on their skin color like they admit they are doing time and time again.
Yes….he can inspire, but he is cluless….

Yes white folks are voting for him too, and african americans are voting for hillary. that is typical….but to vote based on your skin color is setting up for an ilegitimate presidency all over again.

we are in sooooooo much trouble people….

Is that all McCain can come up with. Why, this far in
the race would he mention that Obama should change
his fabulous base of funding contributions. Why would
Obama change what has worked for him. McCain knows
Obama has done terrific on raising his own funds without
Public Funds. McCain should be careful what attacks he
throws at Obama because McCain will not be able to take
funds from lobbyists and he will have to reports where his
funds are coming from. "OLD POLITICS" will not work this
time for the Republicans. They have won by false attacks
and lying to the American people in the name of religion.
They really did not win with Gore and Kerry. They cheated.
Now they want Obama to stoop to their level. Whatever
Obama chooses to do with campaign raising, I am sure
it will be honest.
THE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE THAT ARE OUT VOTING
ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF PEOPLES EXCITEMENT ABOUT
OBAMA. THAT IS THE RICH, POOR, YOUNG, OLD, MEN,
WOMAN, THE BLUE COLLAR WORKERS AND THE SO
CALLED EDUCATED. WHATEVER THEY ARE, THEY ARE
SMART AND CANNOT BE DECEIVED THIS TIME.

OBAMA 2008-2016

You're goin down old man! McCain vs. Obama looks like a WaMu commercial.

Well, it will be interesting to see if the people voting for Senator Obama feel that it is OK to not follow thru on what he has said. He has said alot during the campaign thusfar - it does make me wonder what else he will not follow thru on!

So, the "straight-talk express" is going on off the rails again. Just hold on Senator McCain, the Obama campaign will deal with you shortly once we wrap up Texas, Vermont, Rhode Island and Ohio on March 4th.

Interesting to note that McCain turned down public financing for his primary campaign. Last summer McCain was asking for public financing for his primary and now is turning it down. Sorry McCain, had you stuck to your word maybe you would have more credence, but not now.

Obama in 08!

McCAIN, OLD MAN, RELEASE YOUR TAX RETURN, AND THEN YOU CAN TALK ABOUT MONEY.

I really don't blame him if he goes back on that pledge. Obama has more fundraising power than John McCain. And, while it is a noble concept to only accept public financing, the Republicans are going to come at the Democratic nominee with every Swiftboat/Karl Rove attack method they have. If he limits his finances, he will be at a disadvantage when he will not engage in the type of 2000 and 2004 Republican campaign tactics.

That said, because McCain was a victim of Karl Rove in 2000, I sincerely hope that he will discourage and condemn any swiftboating and dirty tactics. If he doesn't, all the respect I have for him will go flying out the window.

Give me a break John!!! You are so much like your "mentor", George Bush. You really think we, the american public, are just plain dumb, don't you? Well let me tell you, we know, just like you know, that the only reason you are concerned about Obama's use of private funding is that you know his fundraising efforts will greatly outperform yours. Why not just call it what it is? Your statements about being a man of your word is just tplain crap on your part!! Don't fool yourself, we all see through it. Be carefull, because opening pandora's box will certainly reveal the numerous times you have said one thing and done the opposite,but, oh, I'm sorry, I forgot, that's ok because you are a Republican and have the support of both Pappa and baby Bush.

You know why McCain is crying? In January, he raised $12 mil., while Barack raised $36!

He wants Barack to be tied with lack of money to respond to the republican attack machines.

Mr. McCain, we are not fools. Barack can change his mind, just like you did about public funding last Summer.

Obama 08/12

McCain is a man who has accomplished a lot in his career in the senate.
Obama is a man who has accomplished NOTHING in the senate.
McCain has military experience and a son serving in Iraq.
Obama has NO military experience.

McCain is clearly a better candidate than Obama.

McCain looks like Dr. Evil except with Austin Powers' teeth.

You talk about being commited , Sen. Obama voted present in Illinois how many times? He also won't where a American Flag Lapel Pin becasue he says its a political statement so just what is he commited to besides SPEECHES. His Wife says that for the first time she is PROUD OF OUR COUNTRY! Is this the couple we want in the WHITE HOUSE representing the UNITED STATES ! I think not

It looks like Obama collected over $5 millions in the last 20 hours.. wow..

I think I saw a report some two weeks ago where McCain had turned down public finance immediately after it was clear he would be the nominee.. now that he sees that he may be facing Obama's success in raising funds, it looks to me that McCain is renegging and trying to make Obama look bad…

That's very funny! See McCaine feel so threatened by Obama's victories, that he has already started attacking.

McCaine, you are a hero, but I will NOT vote for a soldier ever again. You have a distorted view of our "enemies" and righfully so because of the torture you were put through. We do not want to be ruled be fear, we need a new direction in this country and I believe the young people finally deserve a voice!

Say NO to war,
Say NO to Exxon,
Say NO to tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations!

Vote to make a difference! VOTE OBAMA

Why does it take hundreds of millions of dollars to run a campaign anyway?

Advertising, which, in itself, goes to the highest bidder. The media, who stoked the Iraq invasion, by propagating the lies of the Bush/Cheney Administration, is going to pick his successor too, as everyone will fall in line like they did for Bush.

And, yet, somewhere here in the USA another child goes to bed sick, hungry and/or abused. Yep, I am a proud American, too.

With all due respect to McCain, he wants to keep our troops in iraq for another 50yrs. !! We have 754 bases across the globe to control other countries, but we are still struggling to rebuild Katrina, and a few trillion budget deficit. The point is, this election is going to be about bringing back our troops and getting out of this recession (we are in a recession !!). Therefore McCain's positions are not going to generate enough campaign contributions to thwart the democratic nominee in November.

McCain doesn't understand anything but war, he's made that clear -he and Bush. Finances and Economics aren't their high points. He's getting to old to have to deal with running the country and economics and foreign policy and education.

Is he kidding? He planned on using the public financing to cover his bank loan in the case of a failed candidacy. I have a much bigger problem with that. In addition, did Obama say explicitly he would use the public funds or did he inquire about it IF the republican nom. would do the same? Anyway, at this point after the rules are being pushed to be changed regarding Michigan and Florida, I don't blame him for being gun shy. Established politicians seem to want to change the rules as he goes. He may commit and McCain not follow through and we all know no one cares about fairness.

So let me get this straight, Obama hasn't even refused public financing, but McCain is calling him out when he's already done it for the primary.

Wow, just wow.

Republicans are really scared of all the people Obama is bringing to the process, how the losing Democrat in a primary has more votes than were cast in Republican primary altogether, how McCain speaks to hundreds, while Obama speaks to thousands. People underestimate the wave he's created, that's how polls said Wisc was too close to call, but turned into a 17 pt win blowout.

Record turnout in November, you can count on it, and judging by the turnouts for the primaries, we know who that is going to favor.

McCain, go away. Why are you so afraid of Obama? Fear, Fear, Fear.
It's time for a new vision in Washington, one of Hope.
Yes We Can!

Let's get John McCain to talk about that million dollar loan he took out for New Hampshire and how he intends to pay it back I'd love to hear his response.

McCain is my man in November if Hillary doesn't get the nomination. Maybe they should take a poll on how many feel the same way. And isn't it funny how they close the comment section on articles that comment on Obama lack of anything notiable he has done in the senat. The comments were really for Hillary, and really calling into question what Obama has done. If it were the other way around they would let the comments go on up into the hundreds. Just another way the networks are working this election.

Who is more senile than this old man…he flips and flops …McCANE…you do not inspire anyone..just stay with your beautiful wife and let her spoon feed you in the Senate Retirement Home…..

Yea! The last time we got cought up in feel-good speeches it wound up costing us trillions in welfare monies for all kinds of government programs started in the 60s that have not and could not be stopped once the socialists created them! Wake Up America! Vote McCain!

Did McCain just change his slogan from the "Straight Talk" Express to the "Double Speak" Express?

Puh-lease, this carrer politician is going to get trounced!

Obama/Edwards in 2008!

If you had Oprah's money, ideas, resources, and personal connections to use in achieving your goals, would you want to give that up?

So wait… the problem is that he doesn't want to campaign with taxpayer dollars? and he wishes to pay for his commercial airtime?

If McCain takes C. Powell as vise President, it will beat any Obama and Clinton combined. Secretery Powell is a good person with a lot of knowledge, different from Obama, Powell has many accomplishment.

It's about time that some one (the news media is afraid to say anything against an African American candidate for fear of being branded as racist) is questioning the truthfulness of Obama.

You must be afraid that he will outraise you and your old established Republican multimillionaire friends? Don't worry "100 year McCain", the American public will soon send you and your tax breaks for the wealthy to your retirement party.