This is why you must be careful who you surround yourself with. If this is a sign of what kind of people McCain will put in the White House, no thank you I don't want it.

Everyone knows that Barack's father was from Africa, so it's not far fetch that he would have a name that's native from his fathers country. This country and Republicans talk about patriotism they must remember Barack is an American born citizen. This kind of dirty talk doesn't sound patriotic to me. Why aren't the talking heads calling this kind of action unpatriotic?

This is very hypocritical behavior!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!

typical right wing ignoramous.

Who needs enemies when you have supporters like Bill Cunningham.

What a great American! This is what I am looking for in Hillary; Someone who shows great respect for an opponent. I will really hate to see a republican in the White House. However, if the race is between McCain and Hillary, I will have no choice but to vote for McCain.

i love willy cunningham…. a great american!

The man is crazy. Somebody please help him.

This is a Karl-Rove-quality swiftboating style maneuver. McCain should be ashamed, but he's probably secretly gleeful.

Before we jump on the Republicans, we need to get our own party back on track. Many here are hateful, spiteful, mean and insulting also.

Look guys this country gives us a right to choose and may the will of the people go forth. We should be proud to take part in such a great system instead of encouraging insults of our 2 choices.

Enough already with this foolish and all consuming hate. It makes America stink to high heaven. Haven't we learned anything over the years?

Just one more reason we can't let the Republicans anywhere near the Whitehouse. Obama '08!

I love how the GOP must resort to calling Obama by his full name as if that's going to scare off voters.

I guess the truly scary thing about it really is that it WILL scare off some of the voters…at least those who are more…well…susceptible to idiocy, ignorance, and intolerance. That should be the Conservative's credo. "Supporting Idiocy, Ignorance, and Intolerance Worldwide."

What percentage of Americans are labeled intelligent and respectable by foreign citizens? I wonder.

Again, this is the type of politics America is tired of. It's the very reason we as a country have never been able to solve much of anything here or abroad. When do we stop the mockery and start and try to solve the problems that are most dear to the people who elect you to office. I am very glad I do not live in his state to know that I have someone of such high values to represent my thoughts and feelings. This is the very reason Barack Obama has reach the level in this contest because of this. Rethink your strategy. You are turning voters off and they are going to let you know come election time. Let's stop treating the symptom and apply our knowledge together to fix the cause.

Typical Republican – name calling, blaming, distracting others from teh messy reality, offering no solution. Just more negativity. Can't wait for a real leader to be in the WH!

Cunningham sounds 'local' to me. In fact, he sounds downright rural. I bet he wears red suspenders and says "goldang!" a lot, and he's eaten more squirrel dinners than I have beef. He's afraid that Obama might be a foreigner from the next county, here to steal his cow.

Oh Listen, does that sound like Rupert in the background?

LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE ANOTHER ANGRY REPUBLICAN BIGOT WITH A MICROPHONE IN HIS HAND SPEWING HATE. HES NOT SURE WHAT HE STANDS FOR, BUT HE SURE KNOWS WHAT HE HATES. I FEEL SORRY FOR THIS GUY. I WOULDNT WANT TO BE CAUGHT ALONE WITH HIM IN AN AIRPORT BATHROOM. THIS DOESNT SOUND LIKE ANYTHING JOHN MCCAIN STANDS FOR AND IM GLAD HE HAS DISTANCED HIMSELF FROM THIS GUY…..

OBAMA 08

How juvenile is it that you have to repeat his whole name emphasizing the Hussein. If base their vote on someone's middle name they have no business voting anyways

I feel so sad for people who are behind Obama because when your heads come out of the clouds, it will be too late for you. I know what my candidate stands for and what she is capable of doing. When Mr. Obama did not attend the STate of the Black Union, I understood the content of this man and it is scary and frightening. I want be shocked or surprise, because I know the trurth which is why I am voting for HC,

This is an example of what is wrong with this country. The hate-mongors like Cunningham, O'Reilly, Hannity, Coulter, and most of all Limbaugh all need to retire to a home dedicated to brain atrophy and bigotry…..All of these folks represent a past that America needs to move away from!

Cute. Get your hacks to make all kinds of stupid statements, then act all sorry about it afterwards. Gee, McCain… how very Bush of you.

S

The White "Man" feelings have truely been spoken, and McCain should choose his supporters a little bit more carefully , that shows the true direction of his campaign – Or am I wrong?

The Conservative Party has done more damaged to this country than any other group!! It is going to be a joy when OBAMA is elected and then we can turn ourselves loose on these crooked door to door salesmen!!

STAND STRONG FOR CHANGE (OBAMA)

OR

FALL HARD FOR THE SAME (Conservatives and McCain)!!!!

There will be more personal attacks from the spokespeople of the right wing because McCain can't even begin to compete without support from the likes of Cunningham. And don't expect McCain to reel it in either. It will be just more of his two-faced style.

The right wing Republicans, the McCain's supporter and McCain himself are all out of touch with an average American. Lets see he wants another 100years of war, McBush tax cut for the wealthy, chases lobbyist skirts.

This guy Bill Cunninngham is just trying to get another interview on CNN or other Networks. CNN, NBC etc. please don't give him any air time to so he could continue to spread his negative propaganda. Go OBAMA GO.

That a supporter makes inappropriate comments is not a reflection of the view of the candidate, regardless of the candidate. Cunningham is an as.., who has shown his stupidity.

I live in Cincinnati and everybody I knows thinks this guy is a clown. This just further proves it.

"“I have repeatedly stated my respect for Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton, and I will treat them with respect,” he said."

Note that hypocrite McCain said NOTHING to the guys face or at the event.

He says this later in a press release.

What a coward.

IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT THE TRUTH CAME OUT ABOUT OBAMA!

I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS FOR MONTHS! BUT CNN WON'T PRINT IT!

THE REPUBLICANS WILL RULE THE WHITE HOUSE AGAIN!

THEY ARE GOING TO TEAR OBAMA APART!

ALL I CAN SAY IS I HOPE HILLARY WINS OR GOD HELP US!!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish this guy who made these comments never finds another job and has to do radio from his basement via the internet.

Deranged and hateful. He should be doing his commentary from a psychiatric ward.

Sen. McCain and Sen. Clinton not only have similar record in the Senate, but also similar records in the campaign. At least he himself didn't mock others.

I'm not a McCain supporter, but I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt on this one. I'm currently supporting Obama. However, I have respect for McCain, and I appreciate that he denounced such comments. I also respect Senator Obama and his campaign for not taking advantage of the mud slinging by Cunningham to launch an attack of their own. Should the general election come down to Obama and McCain, then I hope this type of tone can continue. It would be much more pleasant than the Obama/Clinton race for the Democratic nomination.

ummm sounds like a white rev white, obama's minister but taken from the opposite side

GOP already screwed up?

LOL

McCain pretends he runs an honorable campaign, but expect to see this kind of ugly, racist sleaze around him for the next 7 months.

Sorry McCain, as the saying goes, "Show me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are"

"Do not be deceived; Obama is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow."

Galatians 6:7

Would someone here PLEASE tell me 2 things Obama actually plans to do or stands for?
Yeah, I know, HOPE AND CHANGE!
Jeeze.
Yes, I know I'm a RACIST now for even questioning his platform.

The Republican-bashing here really needs to stop. This isn't "typical right-wing", this isn't a normal, average, everyday conservative. Trust me on this- I am one. This is a hack on the air who is spewing his own personal opinion. Yes, it was an official campaign event but McCain's campaign cannot control what the guy says off the cuff. John McCain was right to shut the guy down. Lesson learned- the jock should never appear for McCain again.

This is the same guy that said "we need more teachers beating people." Only a "special" segment of America is stupid enough to listen to this guy, and fortunately they're no longer big enough to win elections.

I DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD THAT MCCAIN SAID…THAT SOUNDS LIKE A PLOY RIGHT FROM THE START…JUST LIKE THE YOUNG COLLEGE GAL THAT WAS TOLD WHAT QUESTION SHE HAD TO ASK IN A CLINTON RALLY….DIRTY POLITICS…AS USUAL……SHAME ON YOU AND YOURS MCCAIN…AND IF IT WAS A HILLARY PLANT…SHAME ON YOU, HILLARY… GO OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAAAA1

The comments made by McCain' supporter offers a purview of how divisive a Republican can be.

Over generations, Republicans have indoctrinated their believers with the hateful, the distasteful, and the divisive rhetoric. They enclosed themselves in a world of backward thinking. They demonized the word "liberal". A lot of them talked about moral but secretly violated every sin in the book. But the worst of all, they want to drag us all down with them

Wake up!

Everytime we think we have grown ups making grown up calls we are reminded why we are in such a state as we are. Guess Barack should have asked his dad to name him george instead. What would the spin had of been if his middle name was Dracula.

This Cunningham guy sounds like he needs his blankie and a nap- he is losing brain cells by the second.

I'm from Cincinnati and listen to cunningham regulary. He just replayed what he said and I don't think its half as controversial as what he usually says. I agree with what he says. What's wrong with calling someone by their full name? You never hear anything bad on Obama in the media, he's the media's darling. You hear about McCain and his fling with the lobbyist all week but nothing about "Brokeback" Obama's supposed drug-induced fling with Larry Sinclaire, why is that? Cunningham also mentioned in his introduction of McCain about Obama's dealings with Rezco(reported by the Chicago Times) and no other media outlet acknowledges this.

Isn't everyone tired of media furors over insignificant news? Unless John McCain, Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama actually say something shallow or offensive about another candidate, I don't really care and don't hold them accountable for stupid actions of one of their millions of supporters. One person's rant should not reflect their party or candidate, because everyone's supporters are ranting.

You guys are silly. Now anytime somebody says anything bad about the other side the candidate (even if it is not a member of his campaign) is responsible? Grow up. You cannot control what other people say and how they say it. Is there any proof that McCain put him up to it. Was the Obama campaign responsible for the idiot who kept interrrupting a former president by screaming "Obama"? What about when his campaign manager compared beating Hillary to OJ killing Nicole? This is why politics is so divisive…it is because of the people who want to make it that way. You guys love to pump this stuff up. Is it really that big a deal that a right winger thinks ill of Hillary and Obama. Obama supporters better hope this is as bad as it gets…believe me with some of the stuff that is floating out there on him this will only get worse…

All it takes to make Americans change their support from Obama to McCain is a kernel of fear, fear that Obama doesn't have experience to tackle the worlds' problems. Men like this Cunningham fellow are only the beginning. The Republicans will attack Obama because his father was a polygamist, he was not raised by a "single mother", but by his mother and his stepfather.

The Obama campaign is "faith-based", which is suprising, since most Democrats chide the Republican right of making decisions based on faith. Because the adoration Obama supporters is not based on logic, but on "hope" it will not stand up to criticism by the Republicans, or anyone with facts concerning Obama's record or past decisions.

I have never heard Barack cry or complain about people using his middle name. I will say I feel people on both sides only use it to try to link him to being a muslim yet they want to act like its just a middle name so whats the big deal. I dont know John Edwards or John McCains middle name so come off the innocent act. I dont care what his middle name is anytime his name is on a ballot in front of me he gets my VOTE everytime no questions asked. He can't do any worse than any other white man who has come before him. Have a blessed day.

Beth Ann, I just have to comment on your thinking Cunningham might be "Hillary's crony; I could even see if it were Huckabee's crony (to discredit McCain) or even Obama's (to gain sympathy)." Are you under the impression that this speaker just wandered in there and raised his hand and asked to speak? Wow, are you naive! He was booked days in advance and they had a copy of his remarks printed up in advance to hand out to media afterwards. McCain agrees with him but prefers 'plausible deniability.'

America is over the fear of our so called enemies around the World. Why it is the rest of the World who fears the US, who are we afraid actually suppose to be afraid of? We as a nation need to speak to those Nations we do not agree with, to bridge the gap of misunderstandings. It is a basic process taught very young, to solve problems you must talk it out. I don't want any more enemies, I want Global neighbors who are a part of a fair, appreciated, and loving society. No more war, no more hatred.

We have all heard about John Mccain alleged connection to lobbyist but this is not the worst of it. I have recently heard that John Mccain is working with the Australian government to help it take over the U.S. One only has to look at his middle name for confirmation. Sydney, as in Sydney, Australia, obviously there is some connection, right???

wow….i have more respect for Sen. Mccain. I'm an OBAMA supporter, but if this man wins the election, I'd be okay with it.

OBAMA '08

All it takes to make Americans change their support from Obama to McCain is a kernel of fear, fear that Obama doesn't have experience to tackle the worlds' problems. Men like this Cunningham fellow are only the beginning…

The Obama campaign is "faith-based", which is suprising, since most Democrats chide the Republican right of making decisions based on faith. Because the adoration Obama supporters is not based on logic, but on "hope" it will not stand up to criticism by the Republicans, or anyone with facts concerning Obama's record or past decisions.

Captain posted: " As an Obama supporter, I cheered when McCain won on the republican side. At least he is an honorable man. I am still voting for Obama in the General, should he win the nomination, But, McCain is probably the best Republican politician in the land."

Captian?Captian what? And if you are looking to support an honorable man, why are you an Obama supporter? He is as corrupt as they come. Is no one paying attention to Obama's dirty land deals? And why is no one investigating his campaign financing?Obama and his supporters are disgusting human beings.

Now days if you speak your mind, it means you are un-American and not patriotic. What about freedom of Speech, American People?

Wow, these jealous bigoted pigs. But CNN why is it you can sprawl Obama's name, including his middle name in effort to use it against him, and all the nastiness coming from this "McCain supporter" and can't give this McCain supporter's name? If you can't print the dog's name then don't print the story!!

This is why I like McCain.
In addition, he was wrong in helping start the Iraq war, BUT he is now absolutely right about the Iraq war.
At the same time, we are seeing Obama and Clinton exchanging words that should not come out of a President's mouth.

CLINTON GARBAGE ALERT!
"Apparently, news agencies are now reporting that an Obama supporter was actually the person who spread the photos of him in Kenyan costume."

Nice try, Clinton shill. A little early, though – you're supposed to be telling these lies the day before the primary!

ALL the blame America first communist sympothizers see Obama as their hero. The Taliban are emboldened cause they know Obama's weak spine will bring them benefits. Al-Qeida and Iran are ecstsatic that Obama will abandon Iraq to them.
ALL Illegal immigrants are ecstatic they will get free amnestyfrom Obama.
Neo con to NEO liberal is not the answer. Narrow minded folk are found at the extremnes. Mccain /Powell 08

It is highly unlikely that John McCain did not know this was coming! I especially resent that a big deal is made over Obama's middle name.
This is really silly.

If you were looking to fill an executive position, would you hire the candidate with excellent interviewing skills but no record of achievement?

Give Obama the nomination and let the games begin. He will topple faster than a home made of playing cards in gail force winds. He is not ready to get all his past demons unearthed.

Bill had Hillary to stand with him all the way through. All Hillary's business is out there so all you can do is perform a history lesson.
But Barack is clean cloth for the moment.

Hillary 2008!

I have to say that I admire McCain comments. He's a true american patriot.

With comments like these, I wouldn't be surprised if this McCain supporter is also an adviser to the Clinton campaign.

Cunningham speaks the facts! I listen everyday.
Little "O" is going to change the world? Come on.

Does Bill Cunningham have 1st amendment rights? If Obama bought his house in a sweetheart deal with someone trying to purchase influence shouldn't we know? Obama has said nothing of substance other than he will appease Islamic terrorists and he plans to increase federal spending by 800 billion dollars. Please. This guy is vapor. He is nothing. He has no experience. GO BILL CUNNINGHAM (the Voice of the Common Man)

Yes we all chose our middle name. Riiiiigggghhhtttttt.

Sad how pathetic the xenophobic ignorant Rape-Publican-Cans have become. They would make good brownshirts.

The bottom of the bell curve (GOP base) eat up your fear curd and NEVER, I repeat, NEVER think for yourself

Sen. McCain wants Hillary to win. Let''s be clear about that. Sen. Obama would be a much more formidable foe to defeat. Having said that, who is going to believe McCain had no clue regarding the inflammatory content of the introduction offered by the local radio host who presented him to the audience. Come on. The whole strategy is damage and smear by surrogates, apologize later. Damage done anyway. The only person running a clean campaign is Obama.

Does this remind you of a judges comment: Members of the jury, disregard that comment. Enough said. McCain has never sunk so low as to allow a lackey to trash a Democratic candidate.

This just means they're really scared of Obama… And they should be.

The neo-cons' days are numbered. Boo hoo.

Why should McCain apologize – he didn't name Obama? What is Obama ashamed of?

Sen. McCain wants Hillary to win. Let''s be clear about that. Sen. Obama would be a much more formidable foe to defeat. Having said that, who is going to believe McCain had no clue regarding the inflammatory content of the introduction offered by the local radio host who presented him to the audience. Come on. The whole strategy is damage and smear by surrogates, apologize later. Damage done anyway. The only person runnning a clean campaign is Obama.

This Cunningham guy and his sick comments is just the beginning. That is why I'm astonished at how irate (almost frothing at the mouth) Obama supporters get at any criticism of their candidate.

Hillary Clinton's campaign has not been negative at all. Nothing compared to what is coming.

PDC said it best: Non-story.

Who cares.

Regarding the person who said, "Obama will change the world"… how? We keep hearing this, but I still haven't heard the reasons why they believe this to be true.

Even though I don't agree with McCain's politics or his supporter's statements, people have to realize that McCain can't go around censoring his supporters. They're going to say what they want because they are adults. On the same token, McCain was right to distance himself from those comments that were clearly derisive and polarizing rather than constructive and uplifting.

Why doesn't anyone remember that John McCain himself is quoted as saying "I hate the gooks. I will hate them forever" back in 2000? If a politician said that about women, blacks, or latinos, that politician would be out of a job.

I want to find out what kind of medication this guy is on. It really needs to be adjusted. I knew someone would start on Obama's middle name. This is just one more standard lowball tactic from the Republicans. Four years ago they called it swift-boating.

Of course McCain distances himself, except that he probably sent him to do this hit job. It will not work, and somebody ought to tell the Republicans not to go down HRC's path. I don't know why they would think it is a good idea –she is failing miserably!

Seriously, I think conservative radio talk show hosts and knuckleheads like Bill Cunningham, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Bill O'reily, and dimwit Ann Coulter needs to move to Iraq and start broadcasting live from the war front.

Last time I checked, there are still available spaces in the Green Zone to accomodate these right-wing loons, so they can live up to what they believe in, because they are so cut off from the reality of so many Americans.

This poor old man is constantly trying to outrun his and his own supporter's quotes.

Obama's middle name has been kept out of the press as well as his white mother and white grandparents that raised him and gave him an elitist life.

If HRC is out of the race as a Presidential candidate this Democrat is voting for McCain.

Simply pathetic! The media may have chosen their man, but so have the American people. Change is needed now, change is what we will get when Barack Obama becomes president.

And Mccain stands by oblivious as always. At least he's out of Arizona for the time being. Feel our pain Ohio!

I'm sure Cunningham is getting paid hansomely for his comments. God bless him.

We have three candidates running for President, all of whom have some good qualities, and some negatives. In some respects, I like all three candidates.

The only major issue I disagree with McCain is the Iraq war. Otherwise, I would consider voting for him.

I like both Hillary and Obama for their ideas. However, I give Obama the edge because he has a gift that Hillary doesn't. He is a much better communicator. This means that he will be better able to communicate with the American people (which is obvious by watching him win state after state), and with other world leaders. At least he's trying to run a positive campaign. After all, his slogan is "Yes We Can", whereas Hillary's slogan is "No He Can't".

But this idea that you have to demonize your opponent just to make yourself look good is a little like having a Burger King commercial that says, "McDonalds sprinkles rat droppings on their hamburgers. Therefore you should eat at Burger King."

At the risk of being accused of plaigarizing Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along?"

If McCain can't control his political team then what makes him think he can control the white house?

john

I've read all the posts up to this time (first 45 comments) and it seems there are two possibilities. Either McCain is playing covert politics or he honestly had no knowledge of what this man was going to say. With Clinton, it is easy because there is a trail of doing this several times since the Iowa caucus, that has been looked at carefully and found there is enough evidence to see this is a campaign plan. But with McCain, a long-time senator, he is seen as a reputable, well respected, honorable senator by congress persons of all political ideals. I think his response is real and as much as he can control all the fringes of his campaign, he desires to run a respectable campaign even if it means losing to do it. That's one thing that Hillary's not willing to do. For Hillary if ugly means not losing, then ugly it is.

I agree that this is the beginning of the "Rovian Hunting Season" utilizing mudslinning pundants to say what "they" want, then coming out to take the HIGH Ground. Sounds like the Swift Boats are back in the water.

Neither McInSane nor Obama have much REAL change in mind. They are both CFR members secretly pushing for a more socialized, BIG government society! Notice they will say nothing about the Trans-Texas Corridor or the North American Union. They both kiss the boots of the Bilderberg Group and the Fabian Socialites!! Do your research America!

To JB Hull, Iowa,

All I got to say is: right on! This is the oldest trick around (good cop, bad cop).

Same old thing. We are voting for Barack Obama because this is the type of politics that we are sick and tired of.

Right, some cunning ham doesn't like black people, and that's news. Whoop do do. Boo hoo, McCain, YOU had the ham say the crap.

Bill Cunningham is a fascist!! Just like Falwell (was) and Buchanan (is). These xenophobes, racists, fear-mongering pundits give the Republican party a bad name.

I want to believe that the Republican Party is still led and supported by decent, conservative, sane, and sensible Americans, who are not full of hatred of other races, colors, religions, and democrats!!

Bill Cinningham is a Cincinnati radio personality who loves to get a rise out of liberals with his over the top right wing, god bless america rants. I think most of people in Cincy don't take him seriously if they listen to him at all.

p.s. I have personally heard him speak out side of his radio character and he sounded like a nice resonable person.

I support Obama, and yes—I believe McCain—however, I doubt others will.

what is this news about an Obama supporter putting the picture on the internet where Obama was dressed up.

Haven't heard this. But then of course the news media wouldn't report that. Again – biased against Hilliary

Go Girl

A J You are right, Bill Cunningham is a moron for comparing Hillary to Laura Bush. Hillary is a lot better person. Laura Bush is as fake as her husband, boy george

Well, it's good that McCain criticized the comments. We need an honorable general election.

BIG DDEAL

John McCain = HRC. I always wonder how these 2 would campaign against each other. Hillary will endorse him

Did McCain take this out of Clinton's playbook?

The only reason they target Obama is becuase they know he's the one to beat.

Mocking is a form of flatter.

They just see the leader and will do anything to drag him into the mud (*see Clinton and her stupidity the past few days).

Is Hillary sharing her staff with McCain now, or does McCain simply train them for her?

The more they attack Obama the better he looks, also the more his supporters donate. After the hit job the rep. did on kerry do really think anyone but those who vote rep. no matter what are listening to this losers. the rep had thier chance to run all three brach of govt. they failed. now we the people have to fix thier mess.

The conservatives are grabbing at anything these days. Repeating Obamas middle name to try and make people not like him.

does anybody with brains really take politicians seriously anymore.
just elect sombody who will bring our troops home or at least transfer them to the proper front Afganistan!!

This Mccain supporter (why didn't the story include his name by the way?) is just another shining example of why we need to get these dirtbag neo-cons out of the White House!
They're children and we need adults in the White House.

"NOBODY'S GOING TO TELL ME WHO'S GOING TO SERVE IN MY GOVERNMENT!"
George W. Bush

………see what I mean?

If this is real (which I'm sure it is), the "rant" seems highly scripted and premeditated. I wouldn't be surprised if this was McCain or Hillary's crony; I could even see if it were Huckabee's crony (to discredit McCain) or even Obama's (to gain sympathy). To be completely frank, the entire race on both sides is shrouded in fifth grade trickery and tactics. I would have to say that my vote as of now either goes to Obama or Abraham Lincoln, the only people capable of bringing America together. (Sorry, Nader. You just don't cut it.)

They are absolutely legitimate comments – there has been such a nobvious double standard with this guy with regard to the leftist media. This guy is running for President of the Umited States, not the Hyde Park (Chicago) Block Club President. You liberals are way too soft skinned.

Bill C. is the kind of people I am scared of in this society. He is a racist old man who was probably a member of KKK. Because of such people, we Americans have bad name today. Such people should be hanged to death…

CNN- even if you do not post this msg- make sure to tell this to that guy

Was that Hillary or Rape-Public-Can mocking the will of the American people? Same thing.

Good riddance Hill-Billy and GOP garbage, time to get out of the way and let the grown ups clean up your mess.

Charles Now… you got the point dead on.

It's truly a shame when all the gop has to offer is personal insults. They can't debate or defend policies, so they just sling garbage talk. What is this, junior high?

Would that the Media had "covered Bush, the same way they covered Cheney, and they same way they cover every Republican," perhaps we wouldn't be in this mess we're in right now. The Media has given Bush and the Republicans a Free Ride for 8 years, never challenging them on important issues in fear of being labeled "anti-American." It's time the Media started questioning the Bush Administration on ALL of its policies and hold them accountable.

Since when are there rednecks in Ohio? I think this man was just glad that he spent his whole night coming up with acronyms that he got to use in public. After all, I'm sure this man is just as Kind, Karing and Klever as McCain's other supporters.

Do I need to include a parenthetical with my acronym or is it clear enough?

One thing the democrats need to understand from this is that the media has been giving Obama a free ride so far. Unless the democrats realize what is to come, they will continue to support Obama and lose in November. Senator Clinton is the only candidate who can withstand the negative campaign the republicans are going to run.

American political campaigns bring out the best in people.

This shows how IGNORANT some Americans are…when people from so-called President Candidate brings race and religion- what the hell we should expect from this country?

For this Bill Cunnighmam or whatever his name is- he finds Obama's middle name funny…That shows how ignorant and racist he is….

However, I appreciate McCain's immediate response. That shows he is a gentleman..but be careful mcCain- such people in your campaign can take you down…

yikes. someone seems bitter.

All Obama supporters should check out Black Agenda Report, the journal of African American political thought and action. See what the Republicans are up to when it comes to BO.

I find it instructive that McCain stands by his own words and discredits those who diminish his opponents.

Hillary Clinton physically stands next to people who discredit Barack Obama and says absolutely nothing.

I still won't vote for John McCain but I can give him the proper respect for being a far better presidential candidate than Hillary Clinton when it comes to personal slander and attack politics. Let's hope this holds true through the general election.

LOL!! All that statement made with john McCain in attendance, information known before hand?
Birds of the same feather flock together…….

wow, let me say a few things
ron paul!….sorry i know
obama is probably the anti-christ
now u can call me racist
and say i hate middle eastern countries and their cultures
all that crap, but..
he had secret service protection furthest from the election
jesse jackson al sharpton never got treated like this…
maybe cuz he's only half black ,eh
obviously the government is as evil as the media and
all the secret societies that run it across the world working toghether
for NEW WORLD ORDER look up the Bilderberg meeting, skull and bones do some research
04′ election was bonesman vs bonesman bush vs kerry
so the influence that cause that must be gone…..yea right
so who would be perfect a dem after bush ,so articulate about unity
and peace which isnt bad but the Bible says otherwise and it's been right so far,………so america get a brain
screw the government and the papacy
seriously it's all a show and it's about to get cancelled

hey moderater are u a person or just machine looking for key words
eitherway what a tool
God Bless
and Jesus loves u
while i can still say it

It 's amazing that most people can't see that the Repug's are doing everything they can to eliminate Hillary, because they know she can beat McCain. Yesterday Sean H. said that as soon as they have Hillary out ot the way they are going to start on Obama. None of the talk show people (Rush, Bill, Sean etc.) like McCain, but the will do anything to get another Repug in the White House.

Someone said that this Cunningham speach and McCain denial was out of the Rove Playbook. What a true statement that was………

This country can not survive another term with a Republican President. Heaven help us. We're almost all in the poor house now and still keep pouring money into a war that never should have been. Remember it was mostly Saudie's on those planes. Great friends of the Bush family for years!!

I am see OBAMA MANIA Now and also forsee "OH BUMMER" 4 years later……

McCain's apology is a lot like clobbering somebody with a flagrant 2 in basketball and then saying, "sorry, my bad," afterward. I can't believe that McCain's people let this guy speak without knowing what he was going to say beforehand. If this is all that McCain's got, though, Obama's going to run up the score on him in November.

This presidential race is going to show how ugly some people truly are and how far we have not come as a country in terms of race relations.

And the whole world will be watching.

THIS COULD GET UGLY!!!!

To Obama supporters – I agree he is a great speaker and amazing motivator. But look at the real world America has enemies and they are waiting for us to bring our guards down. Bush has made a mess, but we must think of America safety first, and second take care of our people needs.

And this is why McCain will get trampelled. The speaker is right and rather than attack him for it he ought to do what Obama did with the Che flag, just say it was 'inappropriate' and leave it at that.

LOL! This is the oldest trick in the book. Let your supporters and serogats sling the mud while you sit with a halo on your head. IT WONT WORK THIS TIME REPUBLICANS!! People are actually paying attention this time.

I live in the reddest part of a blue state. Everything this guy said is pretty much quoted verbatum by the right wing talk show hosts I hear all of the time. I often listen while I am driving between appts. just to keep up with what is going on on the "extreme" right….and to amuse myself. What is most disappointing, is that Sen. McCain's staff is apparently unaware of their candidate's message, and also, that they would put him in such a position. I have much respect for Sen. McCain, but am now questioning either his judgement or his honesty… Apparently his reputation for "straight-talk" and "ethics in government," is unknown to his staff………. or worse, this political icon is not who he claims to be. Either way…. this is disappointing.

So here's a slice of Obama's "Silly Season" in politics. I'm afraid the Republican's are gonna rock Obama's boat! What if Obama can't just sprinkle his feel good, fairy dust on the old guard Republican's to make this stop right now?

Wait until the evangelicals go after Obama's church. Wait until their lawyers really start digging into the Rezko matter, the land, the money, the house they got for hundreds of thousands under value.

I think under Obama's famously cool exterior is a temper that's going to come out. We all ready know his oh, so charming wife has one.

Well the message was great while it lasted, but don't count on it lasting forever.

I'd bet on Hillary facing down the Republicans much better than Obama.

Dear Moderators: I've already had 4 comments in moderation purgatory today. I "hope" you'll "change" your minds and let this one go through. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation in getting me posted sometime today.

Trevor,

1 actually stabbed the other. And guess who did that stabbing. Thats right, the Clinton supporter. Makes you wonder, huh?

Well after reading some of these comments, I am really worried,
these followers of Obama seem cult like. Could it be possible
the Anti Christ is here?? They all seem to think his word is God like.
I for one am scared of what is coming, please wake up all.

Marlene writes..wow, this is the respect we the people are to expect from Mccain and his staff? It scares me.

No, it's the disrespect obama inspires. How anyone believes he is the candidate of hope and change, is beyonde me. His detractors mock him and his supporters are hateful. How can he claim he will unite the party is ridiculous, and then if he gets elected he thinks he is going to unite the country.

Obama is time to step down you are too divisive.

This is a prime example of the ignorance that our country needs to change. John McCain and his supporters are finally realizing that he doesn't have a snowballs chance in hell of getting elected this November…I can't blame them for trying these types of tactics. Note to McCain and Billary…it's not going to work.

Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon were the most experience men iterms of service before becoming USA president but end up their term as the worst leaders America has ever had. so stop talking about the Obama rockie stuff.

The news media darlings John Mc Cain, And Obama never get into trouble in what they say, They just say I didn`t say it or thats not what I mean`t. But if it was is was either of the Clintons, the news media never lets up. the last debate by cnn. Cambell Brown cut Hillary off 3 times . Never saying any thing about it when Obama went on and on. I think the president should be elected by the people. ( NOT BY SOME STUPID NEWS PERSONS OPINIONS).
i`M A NEW JUNKIE BUT AM GETTING SO CAN HARD TO WATCH YOUR NEWS BROADCAST ANYMORE

All will be right with the world when John McCain and Hillary Clinton are out of the limelight! The day will come, John McCain, when your "Hot affair" with your blonde lobbyist will be exposed in the true light that is it. You will see a picture in the media soon that will show the world that you did, indeed, have an affair!!! Barak Obama offers America something that you and Hillary could never understand because you are both blind to the needs of America. You are and Hillary are, "The blind leading the blind…"

The truth is scary, Democrats, huh? It's unbelievable that people in our country are willing to vote Obama as our President with a promise to "change." Change what? That's rich — don't they all say this? And, lets define his change – check out what it really means. It's NOT GOOD! It's scary there are so many people out there enamored by charm rather than substance!

McCain is wise. He knows what it means for our brave young men and women fighting for us. They do not need this kind of divisness.

It is not about the name. It is about the use. We are Americans first before anything. I am white and my vote will not go to anyone that use race or reliogion to divide us because we will stand as one against our adversories. Our brave sodiers are fighting for the peace that we have and they caught across racial and religion.

I commened McCain for his response. Black, whites, christain, jews, muslims are all dying for the freedom that we have.

McCain is too old to be President. He is the same as Bush the current president. Who wants that again. Go Home John McCain.

Someone picking on Obama again? Doesn't Cunningham realize Obama is going to save the whole wooooorrrrllllllld? It's almost spring. The clouds will clear and the light will save him.

come in to the light, come in to the light, come in to the liiiiiight.

Bill Cunningham's view is exactly the kind of politics everyone's tired of hearing.

Ok, they are really beginning to act like 5 year olds, and I do not believe that McCain had no idea that this speaker was as venemous as he was. Remember this is politics they analyze how everything is perceived. I am a Barack supporter, and I think it is time we turn the page in Washington. We have seen the same people doing the same thing for so long, people are simply tired.

This is the new McCarthyism with the left wing media. Say something bad about a Republican, and it is ok. Say something bad against a Democrat, and get shamed by the main stream media. God Bless Bill Cunningham for standing up for the First Amendment.

Wow Mcnugget is just the same as HRC, thats why we need Obama, the right man at the right time. I know i have Seen Barack 3 times in person and he has always explained in detail why he is the right man at the right time. He has the judgement to be right on day one and we can trust him, can't really say that about HRC or Mcnugget. Pretty easy choice, maybe thats why he's going to win. Obama/Edwards or Obama/Dodd. That may be the biggest decision, will Edwards finnaly come off that fence, John Iowa love you, come out for Barack so we can have the dream team. If you wait too long, you may be left with HRC thats not going to put you in the white house in 8years, in 8 years we'll barley remember who HRC was.

ENOUGH ALREADY – As Americans – we are required – no really obligated to vote IN SPITE of the UGLINESS from all the candidates. Query – why can we not dialogue, agree to disagree without the mudslinging, innuendos? We all should take our OWN (not endoresments, media, etc) counsel and vote for whom we believe in – not against another person's preference.

Negative…Negative…negative
First Hillary..and now it is McCain's turn
Positive always wins…..

Just to clarify, Bill Cunningham has been referring to McCain as Juan Pablo McCain for several weeks now so he's really no McCain supporter. He was asked to do the intro since he's a well known Republican in Cincinnati and does not work for anyone other then himself. He's a radio host, why do you think he did this?

Nice. Send out the 'radical' supporters to spread the hate and then say that you had nothing to do with it. An old play that apparently still works.

The guy is correct. Obama cut his teeth in one of the most corrupt polictical environments in the Union.

Ignorant, arrogant people

So Mr McCain, how are you going to correct all the ill's with America? Keep us in Iraq, Let us go into recession or just use the same ole STATUS QUO as the Clintons………

I know that we Americans are decent people.
We will show the Republicans that the days of intimidating us into submission, by using fear tactics are over.
We will vote for the person of our choice, irrespictive of their name, color, ethnicity, affiliation, or political party.

We are no longer afraid. Even if you came up with another 'plot'

We Americans will prove to the Republicans that we are not rascist.

Well Bill Cunningham is well known in Ohio for making these types of statements. Why have him speaking at your rally knowing he is a loose cannon. This is typical of GOP supporters.

Tim Daly? Or do they mean Richard M. Daley?

WHEN IS IT A CRIME TO USE SOMEONES MIDDLE NAME?
DOES OBAMA HAVE ANYTHING TO HIDE? MMMMH

DON'T BE FOOLED FOLKS. JUST STOP AND WONDER WHY HE IS AGAINST ANYONE USING HIS MIDDLE NAME.
WHAT WOULD HE DO IF WHEN ELECTED THE WORLD LEADERS ADDRESS HIM AS OBAMA HUSSEIN , COME CRYING HOME TO AMERICA FOR HELP
HE OUGHT TO BE PROUD AND DENOUNCE ANY PRIOR TERRORIST WITH SUCH NAME AND HAS COOMITTED ANY CRIME AGAINST OUR NATION NOT GET MAD WHEN IT IS USED

If someone said that at a Clinton rally, does anyone really think Hillary would distance herself from the comments?

Shame on you Hillary Clinton.

As a Democrat and one who two months ago considered supporting Obama, this supporters is 100% right. The supporters will probably win the nomination, but Obama will lose in November. If Obama cannot handle a little difference on his issues or style, how could he possibly stand up to the Republican machine? Besides, that his hypocritical arrogance will eventually serve as force the media will reckon with and they, will ultimately crown, John McCain, the official media darling. If this country believes the healing is coming, I hate to break it to you, it's only scandals, scandals, scandals. I wish I were wrong, I hope I am wrong. Did I mention I am always an optimist and an idealist and even, see the writing on the wall. The Democratic Party is Over–Thanks Obama, you are a Party Pooper

This sounds like a comment akin to most undemocratic Third World Countries.

I am suprised but not too suprised it is coming from the Republican Party. A party that brought America to its knees and failed woofully.

A vote for McCain is a vote for 3rd term Bush presidency.

Vote different- vote for Obama

Obama 08

I see the fear mongering hasn't left the right wing of the Republican Party just yet. They don't appear to have learned their lesson in 06 so I think after 2008 they'll finally realize it doesn't work anymore.

Glad to see McCain take responsibility for it.

McCain handled this properly and in the only way he could. I'm an Ohioan and I feel that Bill Cunningham and his comments are emblematic of the many "No Fear" Republicans in this state. They are so used to dominating the politics of Ohio that they think they can get away with anything (and largely have), regardless of the lack of character, decency, or intelligence. And yet they love to talk about how everyone is against them. It's simply rediculous.

Never again? What is the definition of 'never'?

The overwhelming support of Senator Obama is “faith-based”, which is usually the province of the Christian Right. Obama supporters want us to ignore his past, his decisions, his wavering on patriotism, and just “trust” him, and have “hope”.

This “just have faith!” attitude will only last so long. Men like Cunningham will inject just enough doubt into the Obama mystique to make people question their unwavering love and faith for the man.

If Hillary is long-gone by that point, it might just be too late to salvage the Democratic campaign. I’m ordering my “Don’t blame me, I voted for Hillary” bumper sticker right now.

It is shameful that people who run for the highest office in our land are treated with such disrespect. Bill Cunningham sounds like he took a chapter from Hillary's playbook. I have NEVER heard these kinds of attacks initiated by the Obama camp. Sure, he disagrees publically with Hillary and McCain on certain issues, but none of his surrogates has ever denigrated Hillary's or McCain's character.

McCain and his supporters are nutjobs. They want to keep us in Iraq 100-1000 years. Enough said.

Does anyone else find it extremely telling that Clinton and McCain in their exceeding "experience" can't see that all they are doing is giving Obama more opportunities to shine diplomatically with his calm, eloquent responses?

The born cynic in me wonders if America is truly ready to put aside it's biases and take a chance on at least a marginal change, but I for one hope these attacks keep coming, because they are helping Obama bridge the voting gap daily.

My only question is, is this guy of McCain's age or of the age of Obama's supposedly supporters? Now who looks more mature? In any case, this guy makes Bill Clinton's rants look normal. Seriously, talk about a ignorant fruit loop. If I were McCain, I would distance myself from HIM forget the remark!

"There is NO ONE CANDIDATE who can clean up Bush's mess"

I gotta say, your a good thinker Trevor, good for you! (LOL!!!)…….sorry, still thinking about that comment, LOL!!!

It's Ok the American prople are smarter than that . It does not mater any more what his name is, Obama is the real deal.

Why does ANYONE have to "apologize" for using Obama's middle name — we still have SOME free speech in this county, right — luckily, McCain has ZERO control over independent 527s

carmen February 26th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Wel done, Sen.McCain! There are brainless people in every party…

And most of the brainless people are Republicans. Notice that conservatism rose as SAT scores fell? It's no coincidence…..

Listen, a candidate can't control every word that come out of their supporters mouths, and everyone has some stupid supports (as often demonstrated in these comment forums).

Give McCain a little credit for immediately denouncing this. I hope he does live up to his word and hopefully he and Obama will have a very respectable debate.

Time will tell. But we can't be so quick to blame McCain here.

-An independent Obama supporter

What are we? Six? The name calling, bullying, childish behaviors by anyone that participates or condones these behaviors is irritating and nauseating.

This isn't an election for prom King or Queen. People need to grow up and at least pretent to 'act' like adults.

I'm glad I'm not only old enough, but wise enough to formulate my own opinions; to research any candidate, and to make up my own mind. I don't ask anyone else, especially the media for help in my every day life…I'm certainly not going to seek opinions of others in my decision to vote!

John that is a true demonstration of leadership and you deserve our vote. WHY is HILLARY not getting it

You have to give McCain credit for showing respect towards his opponent (and BTW, I am currently leaning toward Obama!). Wish we could see more of that in politics these days from all sides. I'm really sick of the school yard antics of the people who are supposed to be setting examples for my 8 year old daughter!

This only shows that the right wing has nothing to offer except hate. Yet another reason to VOTE DEMOCRATIC. On all levels. Vote EVERY REPUBLICAN out of office and send the GOP a message that their days of hate are over.

Wow slinging mud at Obama thats a new one for a republican. Any chance of slinging back with the fact that Mc cain is a crook who was involved up to his hips in the Keating/Lincoln Savings Scandal, and bilked thousands out of their savings. Mc Cain is a scheister like Bush.
Why would you want to replace one Czar with another one?

Incredible. A McCain supporter badmouths Obama and brainwashed people still find a way to blame Hillary for it.

Willie Cunningham is Cincinnati's version of a shock jock. The McCain campaign should have known better than to let him go up on stage unscripted. Oops!!

I am not a Republican – but the goods coming out on Obama is over due. It needs to come out BEFORE he is nominee. There is more than meets the eye to Obama and I get the uncomfortable feeling it is not all that good.

Wake up people – CNN – you are bias and sleeping at the wheel!!!

Who cares what Bill Cunningham has to say about anything, including Obama? He's just another in a long line of commentators following the say-anything-outrageous-to-futher-your-career formula as Savage, Coulter, Medved and the rest of the boobs. Nothing new; nothing insightful; nothing original. In fact, we probably shouldn't even be commenting on the guy and elevating him to this much legitimacy!

I guess that he really rdid receive a $300,000 discount on his home from Resko, for favors rendered. I wish I could afford a $300,000 home without any discount. When the truth hurts this much, just wait until the lies are fabricated by the Republican attack machine. I think the picture was more benefit for the republicans than hillary. It was for the general election where Obama will be easier to beat. (regardless of the polls today…)

All it takes to make Americans change their support from Obama to McCain is a kernel of fear, fear that Obama doesn't have experience to tackle the worlds' problems. Men like this Cunningham fellow is only the beginning…

The Obama campaign is "faith-based", which is suprising, since most Democrats chide the Republican right of making decisions based on faith. Because the adoration Obama supporters is not based on logic, but on "hope" it will not stand up to criticism by the Republicans, or anyone with facts concerning Obama's record or past decisions.

Hillary Clinton should pat herself on the back for giving this guy his attack lines.
Isn't it ironic that you have McCain distancing himself from a supporter attacking Obama exactly like Hillary does.

What Mr. McCain must realize is that the Republican party – as it is currently constructed – is not the Republican party he wanted to lead in 2000. Over the 8 years of President Bush, who has never told the extreme right to take a breath or to think before they speak, the party has moved from conservative to paranoid. There's a reason that the party has issues with Senator McCain – the reason is that he still maintains capacity for reason and moderation.

This is why – come what may – America must elect a Democrat. It's time to give the GOP a time to cool their heels and to think about what they've done.

I'm looking forward to the change that's coming this fall. Right wing hateful paranoid psychos like Cunningham have had full control at all levels of government, and look at the mess they've made. Things can only get better. Which means, of course, that the next President (a Democrat) will get credit, and warn against ever going back to the Bush-Republican way of thinking. Regardless of whether there's any validity to it, the line will work like a charm. Sorry, right wingers, the experiment's over. It's back to the sidelines for you.

Do these morons really think that repeating Obama's middle name over and over is going to sway voters? It will only influence those who wouldn't vote for him in the first place.
I do commend McCain for condemning Cunningham's remarks and taking the high road. If Obama is nominated, I foresee a clean fight – at least, between the candidates. As for their supporters, well……

Who is this Daly?
Daily?
Daley?

Nice reporting CNN. Good to see you check the facts for journalistic integrity..

Two locals in my state got into a fight and one shot the other over an argument about Clinton and Obama—they were brothers-in-law, no less!

Every supporter is entitled to his or her opinion of the candidates. That doesn't make them right or wrong. People need to keep a rational viewpoint about the Presidential race. There is NO ONE CANDIDATE who can clean up Bush's mess, but I do think there is one who is better qualified than the others.

The success so far of this un-qualified pretender Obama, is a tribute to his PR people and the easily fooled and immature voters. Obama is a fraud and sooner than later the American people will realize the harm he will be, if he becomes the Democratic nominee. What has he done or achieved so far apart from delivering other people's speeches like a trained actor ? A fraud by any other name remains a fraud.

It appears to be open season on Hillary Clinton. I have been observing all of the negative comments made about Senator Clinton and feel that strong intellectual women across this great land should give her support.

I am a Canadian following this whole political journay.Wake up! those days are long gone it's 2008 and we are all humans no matter race or ethnic group. Now is the time let Obama in!

Now THAT'S straight talk!

"Straight Talk" via curve balls.

Good god, please don't let another Washington fat cat take this election!

"Which Daley is this guy comparing Obama to?"

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not that is FU-NNY! LOL!!!!!!!!

To all my Republican brothers and sisters… I am a proud, lifelong, liberal Democrat from California. Keep the mud a'slingin'…We'll see ya in November!!! OBAMA '08

Congratulations to Sen. McCain. I am not an Obama supporter but those comments are dispicable and uncalled for. These 3 individuals are obviously very well educated and distinguished Americans to have made it so far, and it's very disrespectful. His comments about the pro-Clinton networks are also questionable because as far as I am concerned and anyone with a brain would not, they give Hillary the hardest time out of all these candidates.

Hillary 08

Bill Cunningham will make a great VP choice for McCain. They can both lose by a landside together!!!

I just do not understand the media bias in regards to Obama, nobody is talking about the fraudelents sweet deal loans .land deals back in Chicago,this is a serious issue about integrity, but nobody said NADA , God help the american people to use judjement

You know, I don't want McCain as president. But I am thanking God that he will be the Republican nominee so that we can experience an honest, respectful political process… given that Hillary drops out soon.

I give McCain credit for speaking out against this lame name-calling attack. Obama has treated him (and Billary) with respect all the way. Now, Portman was wimpy in his response. I don't think this guy would qualify as a VP for more than a resume on paper.

McCain has his point of view about what matters in the next election and I think with all the different takes on the issues between Obama and the (newly positioned) McCain, these two will have enough to discuss so that they don't have to hide behind name calling like Billary Clinton.

"at some point is going to peel the bark off Barack Hussein Obama,” said controversial conservative commentator Bill Cunningham, an Ohio native."

Obviously, someone didn't watch Jon Stewart host the Grammys the other day when he exposed Barack's middle and last names for all the world to hear.

I am wondering which Hillary will show up for the debate tonight. still wondering………

“At some point in the near future the media, the stooges from the New York Times, CBS (The Clinton Broadcasting System), NBC (The Nobody But Clinton Network), The All Bill Clinton Channel (ABC), and the Clinton News Network at some point is going to peel the bark off Barack Hussein Obama,” said controversial conservative commentator Bill Cunningham, an Ohio native.

“That day will come and then you'll know the truth about his business dealings with Rezko, when he got sweetheart deals in Chicago,” he added, “and the illegal loans that he received, at some point the media will quit taking sides on this and maybe start covering Barack Hussein Obama the same way they covered Bush, the same way they covered Cheney, and they same way they cover every Republican.”

This is a prime example of why the american people want CHANGE…. Yes We Can!!! OBAMA 2008

Neither McInSane nor Obama have much REAL change in mind. They are both CFR members secretly pushing for a more socialized, BIG government society! Notice they will say nothing about the Trans-Texas Corridor or the North American Union. They both kiss the boots of the Bilderberg Group and the Fabian Socialites!! Do your research America!

I have had occasion to hear Bill Cunningham over the years on WLW in Cincinnati and he is bottom of the barrel-Ann Coulter style "expert".

Hmmm, where did the picture of Obama in Muslim garb come from originally? It certainly is a picture of him, which kind of makes me think it came from his team.

The funny thing is that Obama and his cultist followers were OUTRAGED over the picture being published. Is Barack racist against Muslims? Funny that Farrakhan is endorsing him anyway, and where is THAT headline, CNN? You were quick enough to trumpet even Hulk Hogan's endorsement.

Also, where is the headline about Michelle's racist remarks?

I wish the media would get over its obasm already. I'm sure it was good, but nothing's THAT good

Dems, do you see what's on the horizon? Let's civilly conduct the remainder of this nomination process and get together to ensure that the closed-minded don't keep the White House.

Good one JB HULL – straight to the point. After all, the guy was speaking at an offical campaign event….

rather hateful and kind of racist remarks in my opinion…
Who needs someone this despicable and ignorant speaking for them
disgusting!!

how did this article turn to people commenting about Hillary Clinton? Some of you will stop at nothing. Instead of making negative comments about Hillary, please state why Obama would make a good President. Don't worry…it won't take too many words, because you have nothing. Even Obama's longtime supporters couldn't mention an accomplishment made in the Senate.

Quoting from a reader named Jane:

"Hillary, in the eyes of many you have already won! To go up against the male establishment, the African-American establishment and the guilt of a white America that's trying to unload the guilt from decades of racism, is a monumental feat only a woman of faith, steel, grace, integrity and the love of country can accomplish in your special way. And, all this in the face of an opponent who subtly instigates racism, who is unscrupulous in his attacks of you, and who is dishonest, calculating politician."

I am still waiting for Clintons tax returns! ……..Still waiting…..

Wow! Simply WOW!! I have never seen such racist hate at a political speech arena. I'm just in shock right now.

I guess this is what the Republican party has been reduced to. Yikes.

The comments about Barack Obama are right on target. Too bad the media isn't covering the story. I say that as a life long Democrat.

What a stupid comment from an weak soul. Does anyone in their right mind believe that when & if a crises arise that anyone in office will not take action. The problem is that we are all too quick to make the move therefore causing the death of thousands of soilders, still not finding the culprit that is responsible.

If Obama wins the dem primary, he better be ready for a real slaughter from McCain…it will be horriable what the repubs will do to him. I hope he doesn't just jut out that jaw and cry, the arrogant slob!!!

Well good for him! As a nearly lifelong Democrat, I am refreshed at the grown-up response of John McCain in response to Cunningham's extraordinarily juvenile jabs.

Whether it was tactical or not I applaud McCain for standing against those remarks! The bigger issue to me is how Americans are demonizing anything Arab or Islam! When are we gonna realize that this is EXACTLY what Osama Bin Laden wants us to do…

My name is Kareem Rashad and I have never been in a Mosque however my name hold a definite meaning so I am proud of it! But I dont think that makes me a terrorist NOR does that make me a terriost lover. People everyone in the world can see us now and the way we demonize Islam and its heritage is only feuling the terrorists! This is why Al qaeda is growing!! We are a nation of immigrants and we should embrace all people. The name Hussein to Arabs is like the name Smith is to us! Nothing more nothing less!! All Arabs arent terrorist!! STOP IT PEOPLE before we have a religious world war!!

They will learn you do this at there own peril. The American won't stand for this garbage anymore.

In response to the comment about "you can tell who the republicans fear more" (i.e., Obama), I wonder why it is then that so many republicans have been crossing over and voting for Hillary in past primaries and then laughing about how they did it to get the tougher candidate out of the way so that they quash Obama in the General Election?

Now that's good politics

Peter- I know that Obama likes to diminish and dismiss valid concerns with the word "silly"- but doesn't make them go away. If Obama is the nominee- he had better start thinking of better ways to counter attacks like these or else he'll be the one looking "silly" and we Dems will be devastated.

As a native Cincinnatian, I can tell you first hand that, in my opinion, Bill Cunningham is no more than a mouthpiece who scatters hate whenever given the opportunity to do so. His remarks about Barack Obama today are no different. Although I will not be voting for McCain, I'm quite sure that McCain had NO IDEA that Cunningham would spread his racist venom within the context of a McCain campaign rally.
Bill Cunningham doesn't care who he hurts with his words and makes no apologies for doing so, at least not that I've heard of to date. Cunningham would have completely disregarded any direction from McCcain or McCain's campaign staff to refrain from making the remarks that he did, even if they had known about them. Cunningham separates himself from humanity and such consideration for the effect of his hate-speak about Obama would have served only to debunk this fact.

What an idiot Bill Cunningham is, he needs to crawl back in the hole he crawled out of, bet he is a Bush fan.

its so funny how these right wingers actually say EVERY media outlet besides fox news is out to get them! its sounds more like paranoia then anything. i cant stand these ignorant loud mouths, rush limbaugh, ann coulture and this bill cunningham. complete idiots. they are likr people that complain about the police and protest constantly and when they actually need them they beg for there help.

The same way they covered Bush and Cheney ?

If the press really did their job and put the screws to the republicans, the vast criminality of their enterprises would be known.

In the meantimetime they treat them with kid gloves because they are scared. Go watch Tim Russert's interview with Hillary vs. his interview with Cheney… then tell me who gets the special treatment !

Even though I do not share many of the stances on social issues as John McCain, I have to say he still comes across as more honest and willing to admit mistakes more than anyone else running right now. Obama and Clinton have run such a smear campaign against each other, it's hard to see everyone uniting under the democratic nominee. I suppose four more years of an intelligent Republican will still be better than the last 8 years of a mentally challenged individual.

I agree with alot of what this wako right wing extremests is saying, the media has given Obama a free ride & the GOP will not if Obama is the candidate I feel certain they will dig & dig & McCain will probably win the presidency because of the media's favortism toward Obama….

Its people like this who are a disgrace to the world. The only thing that one notices through all such comments is that Barack Obama has the dignity that these people lack.Obama doesnt find the need to trash
other people to gain points..Go BARACK!

I am a Obama supporter. I appreciate McCain's apology, but still this is not about race or religion. We all know Obama is not a muslim, and it was proved by CNN that he went to a catholic school. I regret that some people are willing to come up negative attacks which are useless to the American people. The real issues we face are addressed by Obama, millions of Americans understand that. No one can stop him from bringing good things to America, and the American people. Obama is honest, sincerely, genuine, and respects everyone else. Please Vote Obama. I am from Ohio, my vote is for Obama. Million others are voting for Obama too. Thanks

I have always been a republican but this kind of crarp has gone on long enough— (have they no same)I will never vote republican again and has these people ever heard of slander.

I have lost all respect for John McCain. I think this thing was contrived to help McCain because of the stupid statement he made about Castro (that he wished Castro would die.)

I am an Independent now but I was a Republican for a long time. I won't be in a party that shows the world it's racist side.

That's what the world is expecting to happen, folks. I was in England last week and I know of what I speak.

It doesn't appear my dissenting voice is getting through.

Read the comments above: This is exactly why John McCain will win in November.

What a fine spokesman for a lost cause … at least Mr. McRelic distanced himself from this irrelevant moron!

He is right about Obamas complete ignorance to Foreign affairs. The last President to think the world would all hold hands in Peace was Jimmy Carter. Even Carter later admitted that thinking was wrong and had to take a tough stance.
The enemies of America and the Free world will be celebrating if Obama ever see's the office.
This is a bleak world we live in, we need a leader like McCain to guide us through it

I won't run out of steam till I see McCain lose . He has been the MEDIA MONKEY .

JUST BECAUSE HE HAS ENOUGH MONEY TO BREAK LAWS AND RULES AND GET AWAY WITHOUT A SPOT …. DOESN'T MEAN HE'S A PRESIDENT .

You can say get over it all you want… I'M NOT GOING TOO ! AND WE WILL NOT SHUT UP ABOUT THE UNFAIR TREATMENT !

all that is, is fear-mongering. what's interesting is that it sounds like what we've been hearing from the clinton camp recently–you know when clinton sides with the right-wing that obama must be the people's choice.

also, i am disappointed in clinton supporters lately–you have been paranoid about the media, cynical about the democratic party, and the hateful comments strike me as racist. it is becoming more clear every day that we have many republicans-at-heart in the democratic party.

Democrats who sincerely wish to see beneficial changes to their country need to be directing their attention to the person who is qualified – repeat – qualified to do that….namely Hillary Clinton. As one of the European Friends of America it is distressing to see how naively voters are being guided away from someone who is unbeatable against the Republicans. Do they really think with America on such an unheard of downswing that the country will put the New Boy on the Block in charge instead of the Grand Old Experienced boy no matter how excitingly the former orates.
gill scott malaga spain

For every racist goon who makes fun of his name, 3 more undecided people will flock to Obama. Is this the best you've got? Keep it up GOP!

typical bush-bot neopuke rhetoric … mccain is starting to fear the kind of change that'll get him and the bush-pukes thrown in prison … unless cheney has a grabber, I see him getting thrown in prison 2 years out of office … Obama 08′!!!!

wow, this is the respect we the people are to expect from Mccain and his staff? It scares me.

Something people need to understand about Bill Cunningham: this kinda stuff plays well in ultra-conservative Cincinnati. They lap it up. I couldn't stomach the mindset of the city, so I moved to Columbus.

Mark Twain once said, "If the world were to end, I'd want to be in Cincinnati. Everything happens there ten years later." That nails the backwardness of the city to a tee.

To Whom It May Concern:

I think it is horrible that in today's society, someone would have the audacity to speak disparaging words about another, especially in the public eye. For Cunningham to make the comment about "peeling the bark off of Barack Hussein Obama" is not only a racist remark, but his comment refers to the lynching of Senator Barack Obama. It clearly shows that Cunningham has a distorted view of the different peoples living in the United States of America and are themselves American. His comment also supports race superiority.

Maybe it's time that the bark is peeled off of Cunningham so he can examine the blood that flows through his veins and compare it with Senator Obama's or any other person of a different nationality than his. I'm sure he'll discover that everyone's blood either looks alike or shares a resemblance. Only when backwards thinking like Cunningham is eradicated in this country, can this country truly heal from the mistakes of its past and allow all men to live, work, and thrive in peace.

It's funny how CNN felt it necessary to print word for word, his entire message. Nothing like getting the point across to millions of readers free of charge.

same old crap…

Ha, ha, ha, great prophit from Illinois, that's a good one. But I'll take the great prophit over the great retard from Texas you currently have now – any day!

All you Obama supporters need to get a grip. Obama cannot hold a candle to McCain. Anyone that does not serve in the Military, salute my flag or recite the pledge of allegiance, get sworn in with the Koran and not the Holy Bible, does not get my support.

Perhaps Ellen is the reason that Senator Clinton does not seem to be bothered by her husband's infidelity.

Senator McCain please do not fall for what Hillary and Bill have fallen for. How many times are you going to apologize or distance yourself from your supporters????????????? The Obama people know exactly what they are doing. They play this game so wll so beware. They will destroy you. If Hillary does not win, there might be a lot of us coming your way. I know I will simply because I do not buy the media crap about Hillary being divisive. BARACK OBAMA IS THE DIVISIVE ONE BIG TIME!!!

Wow, this is the kind of person that supports McCain? I guess only pale-face-white-old men can have any power in this country. If his people keep talking like this and McCain wins the election I am moving to Canada!

I guess we can how crazy some of these radical conservatives are. They probably call themselves real christians too lol.

This kind of slime attack on Barack Obama is totally Republican and a harbinger of things to come in the campaign this spring, summer and fall. McCain and his Republican cronies will start right off in the gutter and work downward from there. It will be the ugliest campaign ever seen in America because the Republicans are so afraid they are going to lose, and they will. McCain will show us all just how low he can go, but in the end he and his loathsome party will be worse off for it. America deserves better than another bitter old man as President and Barack Obama is better; far better.

First thing I have ever heard from a Republicna political operative that is true! Lunhbox Dems for McCain. It is time for rank and file Dems to send a message to the "progressives that they cannot push their liberal agendas from the backs of hard working blue blooded dems. Anybody but Obama 08′.

I am an Obama supporter and do give McCain credit for distancing himself from these comments. He is an honorable American and he needs to ensure that his campaign is being as honorable as he is. He may differ on issues and where the direction of this country should go, but he is not a hateful person like his surrogate. At least he distanced himself from the comments, unlike Hillary who let her surrogate insult supporters of the democratic party (Latte drinking, prius driving), that she would have had to rely on in the general election, she did not even address the hate he spewed from his mouth!

And the 'Silly season' starts…….

Holy cow. This kind of hateful fearmongering is exactly what Barack Obama stands against.

Looks like John McCain needs to issue his, what, two hundreth retraction this week?

Just absolutely disgusting, McCain.

American needs and wants Obama in '08!

Biased reporting from the major media?? Nooooooo………..

Its about time someone see Obama for who is really is! Way to Go Bill Cunningham! Now if CNN wants fair and Balanced reporting, put Bill on air as a CNN Contributor! CNN Reporters should take a lesson from Cunningham and tell the facts and leave out the Fantasy!

I agree with JB Hull. It was a good strategy. I mean, how can they not know ahead of time what everybody will say at these events? Nobody's ad libbing on stage, let me tell you that's for sure.

mep,

It's funny you say that because the most pointed attacks in the race so far have been from the DEMOCRATIC Party. Like it or not hun, your party still houses Hillary, the biggest shreiking mouth of them all. Daily, her and Bill are being caught saying some rude, offensive, demeaning, and condecending comment. But I'm sure you will find a way to balme it on the repubs…..just like a democrat! Now don't take responsibility for your actions, or that of your party…its just not the democratic way!!

Republicans acting on behalf of Hillary as sarrogates! Mind you Obama is a few steps away from the white house. I mean a few months away from being our president……..Go Barack we have your Back!

Wow, I thought placing empasis on Obama's middle name was reserved only for closet racists and islamophobes on the internet.

Anyone who lives around the Cincinnati area knows Bill Cunningham is a Rush Limbaugh wanna-be who says whatever the Dittohead playbook calls for. I have not voted Republican for many, many years, but the Clintons have forgotten that some people vote for the best candidate, not blindly supporting the party. But if she is the nominee, I for one will seriously consider voting for Sen. McCain. And as for the guy representing the Machinists Union in Ohio that was at a Clinton rally over the weekend – I do not drink lattes, I drive a 10-year-old GM Malibu. And I will vote for Sen. Obama.

These comments just prove the adage, "Never trust a Republican to do the right thing."

He keeps a pretty good distance from debating HUCKABEE and RON PAUL … that ought to be enough to make people NOT vote for McCain.

McCain is a media creation.

I must say that I am not shocked. The hoods are coming off and the horrible, but real racism- though subtle, is coming out. Americans are not all close minded. Whites are listening to this and saying, "These people want to represent us- NO WAY" While I believe McCain, does not endorse these statements, there will be others who do not. As an Obama supporter, I applaud McCain for denouncing this hateful rant and look forward to an un-biased, adult campaign between Obama and McCain.

Obama Supporter, so you are ready to give up your country for stupid feelings? thats what Obama is all about an empty air bubble

This seems awfully family to Huckabee's stunt where he "didn't" show a negative campaign ad. The damage is done John, quit dodging responsibility.

Obama is a myth.

All I can say is "the fake will fade".

I grew up in Cincinnati. I have heard Bill Cunningham on the radio (700 WLW). The guy is an idiot with a God complex.

I could never figure out if he believed 100% what he was saying, or he just wanted a reaction out of people. Regardless, he's an idiot.

Remarkable, Its even Hillary's fault when she has absolutely, positively NOTHING to do with it. You want to talk about Rehtoric ? I'm so tired of Hearing to all of these DemRepublicans try to paint there guy like he's some kinda of God . Instead of crying when someone calls him on something, why dont dont you try explaing his position? Such as addressing the charges of Rezko & his questionable Business dealings and the FACT that he supported (just like Hillary did) early on NAFTA and the Peru Deal. If he wants to be President then stand up & quit crying everytime he gets called on something. You can bet Congress won't coddle him like a baby !

Let's works things in reverse…Did I hear Hillary say shame on Barack Obama over the weekend? The ship must be sinking so fast….I mean so fast.

McCain should quit the presidential race and Republican Party and start a party of his own. A new party with McCain's decency, Democratic principles of inclusion and a fiscally conservative policy, would win over everyone.

On this issue, let's see if he can make sure that it does not happen again.

Obama 08

Okay- Hillary HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS POST or the comments- why are there,as usual, Hillary bashing comments?!! People- this is just a peek at what it's going to be if Obama is our nominee. Get your heads back down from the clouds of hope and start thinking before it's too late!!!!

Thank you, John McCain for seperating yourself from negative people. That is pure hatred!!!

Thanks Mr. Cunningham for the reminder of why I have hedged in my support for Senator McCain. I am an independent who is considering voting for either McCain or Obama. Unfortunately, these comments remind me that if I vote for John McCain, I don't just get McCain. I get wing-nuts like Mr. Cunningham. His remarks are so reprehensible as to be beyond belief. These are the kind of remarks that alienate my moderate republican friends and send me running in the other direction.

This is just an example of how ignorance and stupidity overtakes logical thinking for personal gain. Cunningham is an ignorant nobody and his disrespect and prejudices for other people shows his lack of intelligence. I don't blame McCain from distances himself from this sadistic animal who is dangerous and serves no good to our country.

McCain and your supporter who makes rubbish remarks about Obama and Hillary are sick.
How can a mature man say this that are not supported with facts about a fellow American?
The race for the white house is not a race for a cellective individauls alone , it is race for all Americans.

If he thinks he has everything going well for him, he would have run for the whitehouse. It is very easy to criticize and fault about others , but when you stepped into their shoes; you just can't imagine the wonderful job they are doing.

McCain you ought to take responsibilty for these comments about Democratic candidates. Sick old man….. if say you don't know that he was going to go negative, you are lying. You most know who you bring to make remarks in your campaign and his comments. Sick…

Why Obama will win.

This is an example of why Senator Obama will win the general election. Americans are tired of the politicians of the past, and the politics of the past–enough.

We want change in Congress, we want the soldiers home, we want a better future for our kids, comfort for the elderly, and a country we know will not torture people.

I respect John McCain, as a veteran, but I'm tired of an endless war that should never have been started–enough.

O/08

I am an Obama supporter, howver i have to give this one to John McCain.
He is such a gentleman unlike Clinton, who will NEVER appologise or take responsibility for the underhanded comments from her surrogates or supporters against Obama.
If Obama doesn't win the nomination, i hope McCian wins the presidency.
I can live with him.
Obama/McCain '08

“I absolutely repudiate such comments, and again I will take responsibility it will never happen again. It will never happen again.” Translation: It will never happen again at this rally. But it might happen somewhere else….

The garbage is starting to fly. When will people realize ONE America is better than MY America. Just stop the trash talking and heal this country. Of all the republicans, I thought McCain was above this. The republicans will learn a hard lesson in the general election that the party can be the all white guy party. Americans generally like each other.

I am an Obama supporter from Cincinnati who has to hear Cunningham's annoying voice everytime I flip to AM on my dial. Cunningham doesn't even believe half the things that come out of his own mouth, he just adores being in the spotlight. He is not to be taken seriously.

I commend McCain on immediately distancing himself from those vile remarks. He did it immediately and that shows he was sincere. I hope that this (McCain's response) is indicative of the tone of an Obama vs McCain race. It would be good for the nation.

Obama '08 !

It's his real name so I fail to see why it's even an issue. No matter how he said it, why shouldn't he be able to say the man's real name. Who cares.

I don't get the point of these comments — McCain already has the racist, ignorant vote.

Good job John Mccain…I always respected you as a person…and I respect a bit more after you rejection. Good job Mccain.

I say to Bill Cunningham, didn't your mother teach you any manners of not talking ill of others? You've had your 15 minutes of fame so you need to head back to Ohio and take a time out; better yet your punishment should be to stand in a corner on one foot and sing Kumbaya until you learn some manners!

McCain and your supporter who makes rubbish remarks about Obama and Hillary are sick.
How can a mature man say this that are not supported with facts about a fellow American?
The race for the white house is not a race for a cellected individauls alone , it is race for all Americans.

If he thinks he has everything going well for him, he would have run for the whitehouse. It is very easy to criticize and fault about others , but i when you stepped in their shoes; you just can't imagine the wonderful job they are doing.

McCain you ought to take responsibilty for these comments about Democratic candidates. Sick old man….. if say you don't know that he was going to go negative, you are lying. You most know who you bring to make remarks in your campaign and his comments. Sick…sick. deal with it!

C'mon John….get rid of this clown! You have enough folks to try and convince of your sincerity and ability. You don't need jerks like this messing up your image.
I don't care if he is from OHIO….they must have intelligent people there too that can give a good warm-up speech. Dump the Chump!!

I'm glad to see a Mccain repudiate those comments so strongly. Those comments where not made by anyone I would call an american.

Oh, McCain. I'm an Obama supporter, but how I wish you had been nominated back in 2000. You have heart and civility, something sorely lacking the past 7 years. I hope you can turn the hearts of your supporters, because some of them are truly despicable, loathsome, and…to use a word Bush supporters might understand…just plain evil.

McCain is starting to look like a goon who can't control his own mouth, let along his campaign officials. This is sad.

He is making it very hard to for us republicans to support him! I just want thing to come of these elections. Please, PLEASE don't turn us into a socialist country! I will gladley vote for the candidate that promises to maintain our free market!

Right now, all the candidtaes don't seem to fit that bill!

Of course. I'm not surprised. Here comes the conservatives. I think every supporter of every candidate believes in some way or another that the news doesn't cover other candidates in the same light as their own. I know many Barack supporters who believe CNN is always covering negative news about Barack and whenever there is a news story about Barack and Hilary they display a Hilary picture. Now I don't know if I agree to that extent but we can all see some biased here and there. And one thing he has to remember also is that all sorts of goodies are going to come out about both candidates. McCain and possibly this lobbyist love affair which has come to light and still we don't know if it is true. Rumors are going to start. it's politics. Don't cry about it in front of a bunch of people. It's the way of the game.

Hillary Clinton is like Laura Bush?

Only one of these First Ladies has served in the U.S. Senate.
Only one of these First Ladies has had 8 full years in the White House.
Only one of these First Ladies travelled to foreign countries to negotiate peace deals.
Only one of these First Ladies took on Healthcare, albeit unsuccessfully, to reform one of America's greatest problems.
Only one of these First Ladies has a law degree and has practiced law.

Now, which one of these First Ladies revolutionized that role, and which one of these First Ladies is a mere TOKEN?

This article is like Hillary campaign that is to tear other others down than lifting them up and Bill is sinking low with her. I pity those who would like to go down with clintons….

As an Obama supporter, I have to say thank you John! You are a stand up true American hero

I know that we Americans are decent people.
We will show the Republicans that the days of intimidating us into submission, by using fear tactics are over.
We will vote for the person of our choice, irrespictive of their name, color, ethnicity, affiliation, or political party.

We are no longer afraid. Even if you came up with another 'plot'

We Americans will prove to the Republicans that we are not rascist.

Oh my, here comes the Rupublican Ranting! I don't think they'll be quite so nice to him. I do think he's right about the media though. It may take Obama being elected, but eventually the media will start to eat their own (choice).

Yeah, yeah – off to moderation purgatory, please how does one do penance to get out of this purgatory? Just tell me, I'll give it a try..

wow. unbelievable. and McCain this psycho to say all that?

What else can you expect from the Republicans who can only win election using the "politics of fear" tactic?!

I believe Sen. Obama knows all too well, being African-American, that just as Hillary has done, he will be attacked by the right-wing-hate-mongers. It has already started.

How sad it is for America that the only way we know how to 'campaign' is to sling mud at our opponents.

You know, McCain isn't my favorite candidate in the world. In fact, I'm an Obama supporter, but kudos to him for shooting down those kinds of comments. He's still way off on foreign policy, though.

WOW…that is ashame that people feel that much hate and contempt for anyone in this world, that is not causing that person or their family members any harm. I'm disgusted….

Non-story.

Just like the Obama supporting yahoos who had the picture of Che up in their office. McCain can't be held responsible for even try to answer for every loon that supports him.

This commentator guy is obviously looking to get his name in the news with idiotic remarks, and has done so.

Bravo, Bill Cunningham. Whoever you are. Now crawl back into the muck.

Despicable! The Clintons tried this game of having surrogates make disparaging remarks and it backfired. There is nothing honorable about these kinds of tactics and McCain should be ashamed of this (but of course he's not).

I'm an Obama supporter, and I want to thank you John McCain for calling it like you see it on this one…

You must be having low number of listeners to your show Bill, especially if they are supporting Hillary down there in Ohio because you know, Obama is coming and coming in with his Big Mo….

GOOD for McCAIN !!

HILLARY SHOULD TAKE THIS AS A MODEL REGARDING ISSUES AS THE OBAMA PHOTO AND MANY OTHER.

TOM

Interesting …….politics of fear ….Americans are above that !

Wow! High ground from McCain. I'm for Obama and lifelong Dem, but it's nice to see at least one Republican rise above the policies of petty politics.

Thank you McCain

Such "disparaging remarks…will never happen again.” Never say never, especially in politics USA. But maybe, just maybe, the majority of the electorate has had it up to here with this infantile, dirtbag style of political
behavior and discourse. I'm not holding my breath…

Wow…I bet Mr. Cunningham is not the only one who feels this way about Sen. Obama. If Obama thinks he's going to "unite" the country when people feel this strongly about him, he's got a long long road ahead of him.

Hmm it seems like the republicans are now taking a page from the Clinton campaign, spread a rumor and inuendo then step away from the sender.. put on your best surprised look and say "Who ME?, NEVER I am a good person" If he really wanted to distance himself from these comments he should ahve stated BEFORE HAND (since he was informed) that he disagreed with these comments OR tried to stop them. I had hoped he was better than this, and maybe he is is and it was not covered if so I look forward to a GOOD discussion for the presidency between Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama with minimal mudslinging and slander.

Typica right-wing hate speech. When there is no intelligent defence of your behavior, you must attempt to lower your opposition to your level. Problem is this; there is nothing lower than the depths to which these neo-conmen & their nixon leftovers have driven our country.
It used to be that these sorts of folks were given tar & feathers for crimes against the people, now they get a stage……………..

Hey there, Mr. Cunningham! That's the next president of the United States of America you're talking about. Show some respect. From now on he's Mr. Barrack Hussein Obama, to you.

Obama '08

btw… Does the GOP's insistence on reminding people that Obama's middle name is Hussein bring back bad memories of Freedom Fries?

These people are pathetic.

It is important for politicians and their teams on both sides of the aisle to recognize that the reason people are responding to the Obama message is because they are tired of infighting, name-calling, and mud slinging. It's been going on for a decade or more, and has proven itself to be absolutely useless. Our country's political system continues to spin its wheels, with little positive output. The American populace wants politicians who will reach across the aisle to get things done in a collaborative way with their political friends AND adversaries. McCain is very wise to distance himself from this Cunningham nonsense. it hasn't worked for Clinton, and it won't work for McCain. There is a huge contingent of independent voters in this country who are awaiting the results of the Democratic Primary process. In the event that Clinton is chosen, these independents will vote for McCain, if he continues his ethical and honorable course. If he too decends into the Clinton-esque (and now Cunningham-esque) nonsense, he will reduce his chances of being our next leader. Tell Cunningham to shut up and go home.

These things were said in public at an official campaign event…McCain can 'distance' himself as much as he wants…Just more familiar republican badmouthing…Don't these morons ever run out of steam?…Seems like the more they are losing the worse it gets.

Bill, I am Bob from Ohio, I will silence you with my vote. You are one dude who Ohioans wish you are off air. It is about time!

Thank you, John McCain.

You Can tell who the Republicans fear more, and who they would rather run against. If Hillary gets the nomination, it's a sure bet for four more years of republican rule.

The comments sound strikingly similar to the sarcastic remarks made by Hillary a few days ago. It's like everyone except Obama is using the same playbook.

Oh wait – they are!

I am not a supporter of Obama, but I am disgusted at what Bill Cunningham insinuated by constantly using Obama's middle name. I don't like Obama, but he is no terrorist, and while he has Muslim roots, that shouldn't disqualify him at all. That's just plain racism.

But Obama has been exploiting the race card. Apparently, news agencies are now reporting that an Obama supporter was actually the person who spread the photos of him in Kenyan costume. It bothers me that he pointed to Clinton and saying she was fear mongering.

Obama, what is wrong with being cultural and wordly? Isn't that what you represent? Why are you distancing yourself from anything cultural? That's implying that there is something wrong with those cultures. At least Clinton is proud of the photos where she is in ceremonial garb. For someone that claims to be a uniter, it is shocking that they'd deny anything that would suggest affiliation with other cultures and religions. That is no better than what Bill Cunningham is doing. It's racist.

I appreciate McCain's comments. Way to go!

…..and the Republican Campaign begins! Send out all the slammers, then deny they work for you. You can thank Karl Rove for that playbook.

Kudos to McCain for trying to keep it to the issues, no matter how much I may disagree with his political philosophy. There probably isn't a single politician in the race who doesn't have some fanatic saying crazy things in their name, the best thing that can be done is to ignore them.

As an Obama supporter, I cheered when McCain won on the republican side. At least he is an honorable man. I am still voting for Obama in the General, should he win the nomination, But, McCain is probably the best Republican politician in the land.

Wow… what will they think of next…

I can't say I don't believe it, but man, this is tacky.

I'm Glad that McCain rebuked these UNAMERICAN, UGLY comments!!! And people wonder why the rest of the world thinks we are ignorant bigots!!!!

"It will never happen again.”

And you know what's a great way to convince a person never to do something again? TORTURE.

Bill Cunningham is ignorant.

I think this guys comments on Obama are right on the money.
As for comparing Hillary Clinton to Laura Bush, Bill Cunningham is a complete moron. Hillary Cliinton actually earned her keep while in the White house. Laura Bush, with her ignorant sounding Texas twang has been the most useless First Lady ever.

Ignorance is bliss.
This merely reflects the sentiments of many Republican followers.
Obama will change the world, the only thing we have to do is take a step in that direction.
American leaders should be an accurate reflection of views of the American people. There is nothing wrong with hoping that the world can become a better place. Now is the time to enact upon those beliefs.

Obama '08

I am an Obama supporter. I do give McCain credit for this response. He gave a sincere apology and remedy for future action. I am impressed with his resolve. I will still be voting for Obama, but will be giving McCain a chance if he continues this recent streak of showing respect. Something you will never see our of our dear friend Hillary….yuck

But the media trashed Hillary when one of her supporters said obamas middle name..LOL this country is mentally retarded when you can't even mention a presidential candidates middle name. Don't worry McCain if Hillary doesn't win the nominee I will vote for you. I am not so ignorant to believe we put in a rookie in this time of our history. Along with knowing obama is a fake, at least I trust McCain.

I would be happy as long as it is either john mccain or barack obama who get eleceted….i will cry for weeks if hillary clinton gets elected….because both barack and john are gentleman and when they speak you do not feel the urge to get up and slap them….unlike the urge you feel when you see hillary

Are you sure this wasn't Hillary in disguise? She has so many masks and talks outta both sides of her mouth so much that she could be her own worst adversary.

"It will never happen again. never happen again"….until the next time…vis a vis…read my lips "no new taxes"

Wow, but the damage was already done. Remember Hillary and her BET supporter?

Which Daley is this guy comparing Obama to? Because current Mayor Richard M. Daley is one of the most effective mayors the city of Chicago has ever seen and has done an enormous amount of work to clean up the city, enrich the economy, and draw huge corporations to set up shop, creating thousands of jobs. There are worse comparisons…

If this guy is trying to cast aspersions on Obama by likening him to the stereotype of the Chicago politician, then he obviously has no idea who Barack Obama is. Obama is the most above-board, honest, straight-shooting politician you could ever hope to have running for office. He also happens to be brilliant, a motivating speaker, and an amazing diplomat. Sign me up for that kool-aid any day.

Wel done, Sen.McCain! There are brainless people in every party…

If you see all these crap starting to offload, just know Obama is about to win. If Hillary was then you wouldn't see such……just 2cent comment….

The article seems artificial and well crafted. Congratulations!

Beautiful. John gets to have his surrogates sling mud, and then look like the good guy by deploring it. It's a good strategy, but I doubt the American people are dumb enough to fall for it

It seems McCain once had a supporter say something not nice about Hillary Clinton once and McCain said nothing. Either you stand with such statements or you stand against them. McCain's silence speaks volumes.