Comments on: Blitzer: Is McCain 'moving beyond' conservative outreach?

By: ProudVet

ProudVet — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:30:27 +0000

a war hero, a patriot?, he was shot down while bombing people in a country which didn´t even attacked the U.S., became a prisoner of war
and that makes him qualified to run the country? run the country to ruins, yes.

What has he done for his fellow homeless vets? ZILCH

By saying that the NYT article was NOT TRUE, is not enough, didn´t deny anything that was written.

Vote for him and be ready to scrape for cash-he will need every penny off your pocket to pay for the 100 years in Iraq, if not more......and then get ready to ship your sons and daughters to war WITH THE DRAFT.

an ex-pow, that´s all he is, period.

two brown noses in the white house today, pathetic.

don´t shoot before you aim, how true!

By: Darren

Darren — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:16:38 +0000

Ruben, what exactly has the Clinton's done for you?

while McCain acts as though he wasnt even part of the comprehensive immigration reform plan just so he can drum up conservative votes....? Yet you'd vote for him over Obama?Obamawho has continuously and consistently supported immigration- co-sponsored the immigration reform bill and Dream act..

he even refused to admit that Latinos play some role in growing unemployment rates for blacks..saying it was scapegoating, while Hillary said Latinos ARE partially to blame for stealing blk minority jobs

i guess like that Latino Activist said, "Obama just happens to be black and therefore he will not get the latino vote...."

how silly you all are.....how silly you are...

By: Jorge

Jorge — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:06:45 +0000

Wolf You are the worst journalist in CNN you are at the level of Lou Dobbs!!! your vias to Clinton its disgusting!!!!! Shame on you! and the Clinton News Network

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:04:03 +0000

Let see , in yesterday's primaries in Texas i noticed McCain got about 700,000 votes in rich republican country but Hillary doubled him with 1,400,000 and Obama got 1,300,000!!! It doesn't look good for McCain no matter what he does, unless the dems divide themselves beyond repair.

By: CEB

CEB — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:02:49 +0000

I think that Senator Clinton should release her 2006 tax papers before 4/15 and then after the 15th she should release 2007 tax papers... The Clinton’s has been connected to some illegal business deals in the past; just like the deal that has ended up in a law suit in GA Courts. Hillary will never be President as long as Bill is around; Bill will be president by directing Senator Clinton. Senator Clinton talks about her being best to answer that phone at 3am not if she use the same judgment, (she used about the WAR); neither Hillary nor Bill have served in the Armed Forces!
Senator Clinton says she has over 35 years of experience. Where did she get this experience? Your husband being president and you're the first Lady does not give you experience!!!! Hillary needs to release the papers from her white House years so the people can see just what her experience is. Senator Obama and Senator Clinton does have the same issues but Senator Obama want to use two different paths to change things for the better; It's time for a new government, one that will work together with both houses to reach the best decision for the people!!!
We need a president for the people, not one that is for some of the people. You can see that Clinton is not that person, just look at how she is on the attack. Looking at the ads and rallies she is acting like a republican, not a democrat! The Clintons are old government, it's time for a change and NO, things will not change over night because Bush is leaving a mess; that needs to be cleaned up, before CHANGE CAN REALLY START but getting the houses to stop fighting and start working together is the 1st step. RESEACH FOR YOUR SELF AND STOP LISTENING TO THE POLITICAL ADS FROM A DIRTY FIGHTER! Named Senator Clinton!!!! Just check the Clintons record!
I'll vote republican before I vote for another Clinton, I do remember the Bill Clinton years and what he did to Social Security Medicare!!!!
There will not be an Obama/ Clinton ticket!!!! Never!!!

By: christopher flynn

christopher flynn — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:56:35 +0000

religious right conservatives are the dumbest people on the face of this earth...mccain is one of 'em, and that's why any person with intelligence would vote for anybody besides mccain...

By: scott

scott — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:54:53 +0000

In the 6:35 ET time frame..... Thank you Wolf for calling Jack and correcting him on a slew of misstatements and incorrect facts. You pointed out to Jack that *both* Clinton and Obma followed the rules in Michigan and Florida. Taking one's name off the ballot was *not* a requirement or rule. Why Obama did that in Michigan is unknown.

Please don't let Jack continue to let his 'everything Clinton dislikes' allow him to make false statements. This must stop. We are listening to get opinions - fair - and balanced facts. Kudos to you Wolf for keeping him honest.

By: RobNSF

RobNSF — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:48:40 +0000

Wolf,

This is unrelated. With all due respect, watching Jack Cafferty on your program is offensive. He is not acting like a journalist nor a political analyst. His hatred for Clinton is expressed unprofessionally. I think I speak for a lot o people: We want the facts, not extreme personal opinions.

Thank you.

By: Ruben From Texas

Ruben From Texas — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:47:17 +0000

One thing is for sure. Obama can't count on getting the majority of the Hispanic/Latino vote if selected as the Democtratic nominee. McCain is very appealing to Hispanics all throughout the country (everyone know he is a Democrat in Republicans clothing). I for one will side with McCain over Obama any day. It is all about experience for me. Go Hilliary!

By: Mark - Gilbert, AZ

Mark - Gilbert, AZ — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:44:40 +0000

If you want to win votes, you pretty much either have to lie (aka. Hillary and McCain) or be honest and cross your fingers you win (aka. Barack). Problem is, the honest guy usually loses for the ones who buy into the beurocratic maneuvers; I hope this year is different and from now on it's all completely different for integrity sake (IE. I hope the voters and the media hold our candidates accountable for once).

McCain may or may not have cited "abortion" on purpose but that will unfold later on, probably during a debate. The bottom line is, he aligned with Bush and that is going to hurt him come November. What potentially will hurt Hillary is how she's been siding with McCain over her party colleague, Obama. This is one hell of a dramatic political season!

By: AnyoneButHillary

AnyoneButHillary — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:33:40 +0000

K.Celina from IL!!!! March 5th, 2008 4:30 pm ET
NO !!!!! TO !!!!! McCain !!!!!!!!!!!
Republicans will vote for Hillary !!!!!!!!!

Wahahaha... K.Celina, are you seriously on planet Earth? Get a grip!

By: ari

ari — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:33:22 +0000

He has a great run; agree with Nixon's statement, only he will probably empahise the whole security issue, other issues (secretly)middle ground but in campaign turn a more conservative view.
Its tricky he he plays or endorses a more conservative agenda question is will true so-called conservatives belief him, but on other hand probably looses large parts of independent voting public. Further the more he allies himself with Bush the more he alienate voters. Some of issues can be relieved somewhat through VP choice.
His attraction is part due to his independent views but out of necessity he needs to abandon that. Which from broadcasts of him he has hard time to deal with. Numerous mistakes lately, retract statements, apologies. In short he is not very good (yet) in playing the chamelion act.

By: Darren

Darren — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:32:43 +0000

If Latinos don't vote for Obama, they don't deserve him...

McCain? please, this guy is out of touch....If he wins i'm moving to Canada.

If Hillary is the nominee, she will not beat McCain unless Obama is on the ticket , she knows she needs him to win but he doesnt need her at all

Democrats are divided on this, Obamas supporters are growing to hate Hillary even more, and his supporters would probably stay home than vote for her..even voting for McCain would be better to them....

pt is this is possibly the greatest election of our time, and we are dropping the ball.....

How can u not see through Hillary's tactics, dont get me wrong I don't hate the woman....but slowly but surely my dislike is growing...

By: Phyllis, Dallas TX

Phyllis, Dallas TX — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:23:13 +0000

I'm sorry, but every time I see McCain, I wonder about his judgement. This man is 71 years old people. He even realizes how old he is because he says he'll run for only one term.

McCain is part of the past. He had his chance and let the idiot Bush beat him by telling lies. He just wants his chance and I think that chance is gone.

This country is in a mess, and he backs the person that put us here.

Times up!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:21:48 +0000

Whoever the Democratic candidate is, most Democrats will vote for that candidate (because they'll no longer have a viable choice). Most Republicans will vote for McCain (because they no longer have a viable choice). It's the independents or independent minded voters who will decide this election, and if Hillary is the Democrat, they will break for McCain. It pains me to say this because this country really needs an end to Republican control of our government. On the other hand, perhap it's OK if the Republicans have to clean up their own mess, if it weren't for the prospect of them fully and finally and irreparably taking the country down the tubes in the next four years.

Portland, OR

By: Rebecca AZ

Rebecca AZ — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:15:43 +0000

Wolf,
Hillary Clinton is a Goldilocks Story.
McCain is too hot for war and way too far to the right. Obama is too unknown, not experienced enough and too far to the left.
And Hillary, well she is just Right.
Hillary is in the middle of McCain and Obama.
Not too much to the far right, not too much to the far left . Hillary is not too soft and she’s not too hard, she’s not a rookie and she’s not too old. Not too hot , and she’s not too cold!
Hillary is just right for President .

By: Darth Vadik, CA

Darth Vadik, CA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:12:47 +0000

tomdavie,

that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard, what you've just said made absolutely no sense, and every one is a little dumber for reading it.

Not only that you are calling every latino a racist, but you are also saying that every Clinton voter dumb because they would pick McCain (Bush on steroids) over Obama.

When it comes to California, the most modern state in the union going for the oldest guy.

...and lastly, have you seen the turnout, in every of those states yesterday eihter Obama, or Hillary had more people vote for them then did McCain even though they split the votes.

I trully don't know how a mind of a right winger works, but there must be some a lot of screws in there missing.

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:06:48 +0000

I hope so. It looks like the Clintons will be stealing the election from Obama at the convention as their present preference is to take the low road. Even though I voted for Bill twice I will NEVER vote for her. She is an ultra-partisan, divisive politician who could never govern if she gets elected by some fluke...no Republican will ever work with her. Her supporters conyinue to drink the Kool-Aid on what she promises to do. It's a fat chance with any effective Republican minority in Congress. Obama seems to be able to reach across the divide and John McCain has done it in the past. The country needs a uniter to get things back on track. John McCain doesn't need the ultra right. Millions of Democrats, such as myself, will vote for him if Obama is cheated out of the nomination.

By: Allen

Allen — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:04:25 +0000

Wolf, I think if we look at past Republican presidents we'll see that they haven't been big on social issues, despite using the right wing of the voters to win nominations and offices. Republicans had six good years from 2001 – 2007 to effect change on any social issue they wanted, and they failed to do anything that the right wing wants. That says to me that to Republican politicians, social issues are nothing but another rung on the ladder.
Allen Brock
Hartwell, GA

By: edmond

edmond — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:01:11 +0000

mccain is going to pick rush for vp

By: Karl

Karl — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:00:55 +0000

John McCain has a history of bucking the Party line. Good for him. I mean he actually has core conservative beliefs but is perfectly willing to support issues that he believes are in the best interests of the country as a whole and not just for a segment of the country that is toeing the Party line. We should be praising his independence, not deriding it.

Most of the problems facing this country have arisen out of partisan Party affiliations and pandering to special interests, two things McCain has made a career of fighting. In this two-party system that we are stuck with, McCain is taking the only path available to him to advance his agenda. I truly believe that when John McCain is elected our next president we will finally have one who represents the interests of the 80% of us in the middle, not the 10% on the left and the 10% on the right.

By: Karen P

Karen P — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:57:49 +0000

McCain had a decent record in Congress, but in this campaign he hasn't seemed to know exactly who he is. I think he's been a little to anxious to be a "party man" and do what's right for AMERICANS. I do believe it would be a civil honest national campaign with Obama running, but an all out horrible "war" with Clinton. Clinton would lose. The race would be close with Obama, but I think Obama can 'pull it off'. Hillary Clinton would be too easy a target for him...no fun in that. I do like Obama's words first not war above McCain's Bush tactics of war and no talk. Hasn't that been the problem with Israel and Palestine for ages? Is that what we want to be like? This isn't the Vietnam or Cold War eras anymore...all our economies are too closely liked. It's time to change and McCain, conservatives or not, has to prove he has new ideas for a change.

By: Nowlin w.wells

Nowlin w.wells — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:57:41 +0000

Mr.Mc Clain and hillary can not add. The problem with Hillagry is that she
does not have the dignity to beviewed for this type of office. She is trying to lead by example. So this is not the office for her .
Mr.Mc clain will not to understand if the war is wrong, then he is using the loyalty of the troops to further a bad cause. I want to see the mexican government get help wit the drug war.The President stated our youth are using less drugs. I would say only a supplier could make a valid statement about drug usage. This man does not know the price of gasoline. Sen. Mc Clain shoul think more why the crime rate is so high.

By: James CA

James CA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:55:24 +0000

To be honnest I see absolutely nothing in McCains policies that makes me think he'll be any different from Bush. I don't understand what 'independent' politics they see him presenting, he's become very aligned to the right.

By: tomdavie

tomdavie — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:52:08 +0000

Mc Cain will win lationos.

Obama cant win Arizona, texas new mexico .

Mc Cain will win California. Huge Latino populatiion that will not support Obama.

Nancy Reagan will just have to make a speech or two.

Then, the real problem?

All the clinton supporters voting for Mc Cain. They have nothing in common with Obama except he is in the Democratic party.

By: Angelika

Angelika — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:52:02 +0000

Has anyone noticed? A LOT of Republicans have stated they showed up in Texas to vote for HILLARY BECAUSE MCCAIN WAS A SHOE-IN. They KNOW that with all of her baggage–Obama only has Rezco and the NAFTA thing, both of which were explained–she is EASY TO BEAT. PEople tell me to think for myself... I have. I have looked through their sites, watched the debates, and researched their histories. I want Obama.

By: Philadelphian trapped in Texas

Philadelphian trapped in Texas — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:51:43 +0000

Nixon understood that the American public has no capacity to learn from experience. Note that Romney's ardent conservative backers forgot he was a liberal. See how quickly McCain's right-wing opponents have overcome their opposition. Now see how fast unthinking "independents" will forget how far to the right McCain swung to gain the Republican nomination. Because it's "just words". Maybe Obama is wrong. Maybe words don't change anything.

By: okoth

okoth — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:50:54 +0000

I think john mcain is a great american but with all due respect he lacks or choses not to recorgonize the complexity of foriegn affairs , first and foremost am had pressed yet to find exactly what being a pow translactes to a strong national security credential eg. to show how shallow he is, on resent issue on alqaida in iraq the senator failed completely to understand diverging our attention in a war of choice in iraq lead to increase in political and security instability in the region case in point pakistan and hence the regency of talaban in both pakistan and afganstan. its like having on one end of a building and setting diliberately fire on the other end of the building and turnig arround and saying the best judgement of being a fire chief.

By: Alice Newman Center Harbor NH

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:50:36 +0000

Less than 8 years ago, Bush painted McCain as the Devil Incarnate- mentally unstable from years of being a POW (in a war Bush's Daddy got him excused from)

Now Bush says McCain is the best possible person for the job – a conservative Republican's dream and the nations next Savior.

Bush either lied on 2000 or is lying now. McCain has sold his soul trying to get elected to the job he should have had 8 years ago but other than that – hasn't changed all that much.

By: Yeswecan

Yeswecan — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:49:30 +0000

I like Blitzer, he acts as a professional news person. Last night Anderson Cooper and his team are all like came back from funeral, with such sad expression on them. Answerson Cooper and many people on his team is biased. Those people will not have any future in the news business, since they are sided and not fair. CNN keeps deleting my message, since I pointed out their unfair.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:45:51 +0000

Wolfy, Did you notice that Mc Cain struggled with the true conservative votes. It seemed like Huckabee controlled the vast majority of those votes. Also, after Mc Cain won his nomination last night both Hillary and Barack had a chance to speak. Did you notice in Obama's speech that he touched on some of the conservative tone. When he said "We need to put books in the hands of our children instead of a video game", doesn't this go a bit to the right? Also, do you think that this is strategy on the part of Obama to win in upcoming states. Now that the republicans have their guy, maybe Obama is trying to express some moral sense to shift this conservative rural pool of voters.

By: Puddytat

Puddytat — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:44:50 +0000

THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE.

By: Doug from Toronto

Doug from Toronto — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:43:10 +0000

Nice try CA, but Hillary was extricated as a defendent last January. Potential first "First Man" Clinton is still a defendent however. The Clintons have proven they will never be liable to fraud charges

As for McCain, he should run on his own principles. Anyone who could suffer broken bones in crashing and then torture at the Hanoi Hilton, and yet refuse exchange and freedom until all prisoners captured before him were first offered freedom obviously has the character to rely on his own principles.

By: Puddytat

Puddytat — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:43:10 +0000

sounds like low slave wages ... social issues ? Ya mean the things that would have been debated with HUCKABEE ? What do you mean , "Is he already moving beyond the need to reach out to the social and religious , conservitives " ? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND ? What made you think JUAN MCCAIN OF THE B.S TRAITOR EXPRESS ever intended too.

You knew he wasn't going too . That is why you sissy's at cnn wanted him so bad .

By: Jeff, Australia

Jeff, Australia — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:42:39 +0000

McCain is a very old man. Experience Shikspeareans, when the man talks his mono-tone voice has an amazingly hypnotic effect on me. Mind control conspiracy anyone?

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:38:11 +0000

Mc Cain plans on running the same type of program as Bush. The "Smoke N Mirrors" policy. Yeah, it sounds good to have a stance on the economy to repeat the words of past policy. The bottom line is, if Mc Cain is elected we will continue to see rising inflation, lower wages, and more jobs shipping over seas.

By: Ronald Reagan, Hell

Ronald Reagan, Hell — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:38:06 +0000

…..AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH………..

….I should have been a liberal, not betray them……………..

…..AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH………………….

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:37:43 +0000

I frankly do not believe that McCain will be able to beat Obama and would have a tough time against Clinton. However, while one poster stated that Obama would not be willing to take Hillary as his vice president because she is a woman, is silly. At the end of the democratic primary, it may be necessary for him to do just that for the unification of the party. However, there are reasons that this might not be a good idea. For the past three weeks, Hillary has said that Obama lacks substance, which supporter repeat over and over as if they forgot how to think for themselves. Likewise, Obama supporters discuss change in this same way. The reality is that Obama's substance cannot really be questioned. He was a state senator and is a US senator. He was law review editor of the Harvard Law Review. He did not take some fluff job making ridiculous cash. He went back to Chicago and was involved in helping low income people. I say this to make the point that he has plenty of substance and possibly too much integrity; however, I think that the next seven weeks can be good, because people need to see that he can be tougher when challenged by critics. The question is, when this is over in seven weeks, will Hillary Clinton be willing to take a VP position or was she just talking about a combined ticket on her terms(with her as President)?

By: TX Richardson

TX Richardson — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:37:06 +0000

Obama is a liar and he does not have the guts to answer tough questions.
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For months, Sun-Times investigative reporters have had a standing request to meet with Obama, face to face, to get answers to questions such as these:

• How many fund-raisers did Rezko throw for Obama?

• Obama is donating $150,000 to charity that Rezko brought into the campaign. But how much in all did Rezko raise?

• Did Rezko find jobs for Obama backers in the Blagojevich administration or elsewhere?

• Why did Obama only recently admit - after Bloomberg News broke the story - that Rezko had toured his South Side mansion with him in 2004 before he bought it?

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:36:24 +0000

CNN ought to free up the moderation of this blog...I don't see how my comments about the founding of this country versus the socialist/fascist bent of Democrat Party leaders is not 100% appropriate

By: Haley Rodman Clemson

Haley Rodman Clemson — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:36:22 +0000

McCain is his own man. Always has been. He is respected by all who know him. As the nation gets to see that he is a man of his word and that he lets his heart and mind work in unison to make this country a better place, I have no doubt that Americans will accept him as their next president. He is in the same party as President Bush but comparing the two is like comparing Joe Lieberman to Dennis Kucinich.

By: Vig

Vig — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:35:25 +0000

McCain should be offering American's mea cupla's after 8 years of a disgraceful Bush presidency, not seeking his endorsement. McCain will lose because American's won't be able to stomach another Republican president for a very long time.

By: shamous mc

shamous mc — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:35:09 +0000

With Hillary Clinton campaigning for McCain lately in her attacks against Obama..he not only has more experience than her, but he can use her words as evidence of her support of him.
McCain over Clinton.

I can think of nothing that brings people together like constant fighting!

By: Darth Vadik, CA

Darth Vadik, CA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:33:52 +0000

Doesn't matter, he already sold his soul to the Devil (Dick Cheneys father).

By: Jose Card - Independent

Jose Card - Independent — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:33:01 +0000

I may not agree on all issues, but I can trust Senator McCain with my country. But it won't be much of a race if Hillary were the Dem nominee. I am looking forward to Obama's comeback.

I don't understand what House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was talking about. Whatever the outcome may be on the Dem side, it is already a great advantage for Senator McCain.

By: Joe Law

Joe Law — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:32:51 +0000

Let's all be honest here folks, McCain will be the next President. Just as Bush was 8% down in the polls to John Kerry the day before the last general election, and won by 5 million votes, amazing, considering he was not the most popular guy at that time , just as now. There is this segment of America who does not write on blogs, do not give poll answers, do not speak to folks about politics...THE SILENT MAJORITY! Nizon was supposed to have his butt kicked by McGovern, the war in Nam was going bad, people, according to the media, hated Nixon's guts. The silent majority always wins the election, they are middle of the road folks, working hard, raising their kids, just going about their business, but the voted for Reagan, Clinton, and Bush, and they will vote for McCain, because he is the closest to middle of the road.

By: John, Lexington MA

John, Lexington MA — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:32:17 +0000

Hillary is dead in the water. She's no better off than Huckabee was 1 month ago. She can't win in primary delegates. So she's trying to beat the system. America, just say NO to an aristocracy. America is better than 2 or 3 families. Can you imagine Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton? The thought of it makes me sick.

By: pth

pth — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:32:13 +0000

“protect the country and keep taxes low, and how to have a culture that respects the dignity of every human being.”...............

unless your gay, then you deserve no dignity. BS and we all know it.

By: nancy burns

nancy burns — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:31:41 +0000

why has CNN been on "hold" all day regarding the Texas Caucuses totals. Did the people just quit and go home?

By: Pat Canada

Pat Canada — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:24:58 +0000

"He spoke at length about national security, noting that “America is at war in two countries.” He spoke about the economy. “We will campaign to strengthen job growth in America by helping businesses become more competitive with lower taxes and less regulation,” he said."

And this turns a page in America how? We know America is at war with two countries and so do Americans. We both have our men and women fighting this war did Senator McCain forget that? I don't think so as it was He who made the statement he'd keep our men and women in Iraq for 100 years if that's what it takes!

As far as strengthening job growth and lowering taxes for businesses that is band aid solution for a hemmorage!

Great Ideas Senator McCain. Next .........