CNN

And again, remember the initial judgment call.

Had we had President Obama, in the White House, answering the phone at 3:00 am or any other time – perhaps we would not now be saddled with this $3 trillion fiasco, burdensome debt on our children and future generations, in excess of 4000 American deaths, and untold numbers of innocent others.

Stop and reflect, as today's release of Hillary's White House schedule will reflect, she cannot, and should not, claim to have "experience" greater than others to lead this nation. She simply does not.

Turn the page and look forward this new, youthful generation to re-embolden and invigorate ALL of US to be what America once was in the eyes of the world: disciplined, filled with integrity, good governance, honest and respect. In Mr. Obama, we have this type of leader.

At least Mccain is not a liar like Obama is.

MCCLINTONS at the end of the day TRUTH will rise and OBAMA will win the nomination and the election in NOV....

clintons and followers get use to. it happen in the best families misleading and distorting ideas will not get you anywhere may you have to worry about keeping your senate seat when the dust is settle..

Obviuosly, Joe Lieberman thought it was more than mis-speaking since he corrected McCain. You have to look at McCain's grasp of world situations, as that is what he is basing his campaign on.

I think it may also show that we do not need a 72 year old President.

Hey you Republican Saboteurs, just make sure you continue to vote Democrat all the way through the General election O.K.. Obama will except your votes when the Dem turnout is a landslide compared to you cronies. Thanks....

Obama '08'

I, for one, do not want a president who makes the *SERIOUS* blunder that Senator McCain did regarding Iran and Al Qaeda. That mistake from someone who wants to lead our nation is much more frightening than Senator Obama's relationship with his bitter pastor.

We are at war. John McCain better know who the hell we are fighting if he wants to be our Commander in Chief. Good on Obama for pointing that out. Someone had to.

By the way, Obama said he had not heard those particular sermons from Rev. Wright. That is different from him saying he had been present when controversial statements were made. He didn't say it was those particular statements. Hate all you want but don't call someone a liar when you don't comprehend the truth.

HEY, Stop!!! Listen you fools...

It is one thing to mis-speak about let's say a verb or noun or maybe the pronunciation of let's say NU-CA-LER....

But it is another ignorant Republican thing to claim a Sunni extremist group as getting help from a Shiite one.....just goes to show you how deep the ignorance runs.....all the way to the RNC ticket!!!

OBAMA '08

Ask yourself one simple question: Are you finally proud of your nation? – For the interpretation of that statement; McCain and wife have it coming.

HOLA!!!

Can't we all just unite and prepare to face McCain in November. People please keep your eye on the most important issue here and that's to have a democratic president. For all of you Hillary supporters I honor your support for your chosen candidate but do the math and stop hating on Obama. It's time for the Rev Wrirght for America to wake up from the Rev. Wright nightmare and stop trying to make Senator Obama responsible for Rev. Wrights words. Fact number one these are not the words of Senator Obama and fact two until someone can show me 30 years worth of hate sermons I would say that as of now that these are only isolated situated involving hate and racist remarks.

It's time to rally around the Democratic Party and get past this nomination process. I love America and I'm proud to be a Democratic regardless of how disfunctional the party seem to be these days.

I am troubled that Mccain can make such gaffes on two separate occasions and people on this site are not bordered by it. What is he really saying here, he is trying to justify a war with Iran if he becomes president and I think he believes that if he repeats it long enough people would believe him. Is that really what we want in America? another war-hungry president.

McCain is old, angry and confused...not exactly what we want in a President.

Those who are unsure, benevolent, or just dont like Barack Obama aren't all racists.. A lot of them are knuckleheads, idiots, or Floridians.

McCain needs to retire to Arizona and Bush needs an incentive to leave the WH soon, a nice severance package, and a quick return to the ranch. Obama-08

Does anyone here think that the reason Joe Lieberman is with McBush in the Middle East is because he is going to be the Republican VP nominee? The new Dick Cheney? Maybe not, because I saw Liebermann's lips move when McBush was talking.

Joe Lieberman is an Isreali lobbiest and his presence with McCain is very disturbing to me. McCain will certainly pull Lieberman into his cabinet as a sign to Isreal that their voice is heard at the White House.

war. How it is that everyone knows what is the best right now? How many have the access to intelligence reports? And all facts? And ability to think what is right and what is not?

I personally hate wars. But how to end this mess is not clear because too much is going on there. ...and we do not know it all. We are just plain citizens. We can only wish for solution. We can only hope that this mess will be over soon, but then what? How far the revenge-fullness from terrorists goes? So far it took centuries..........

by the way, everyone makes mistakes when talking....
Obama has the tendency to criticize everybody for every single word, – - but his own.

You truly ready on DAY ONE BARACK OBAMA.

Thank You for you deep understanding of our foreign affairs

OBAMA '08 & '12

WOW, it seems to me that Hillary Clinton supporters are as divisive as she is. Get a GRIP let me be as plain and as coherent as I can be. HILLARY NOR MCCAIN WILL WIN THE PRESIDENCY, and just in case they somehow have a FLORIDA 2000 debacle that put it in their favor, this nation will be on the brink of REVOLUTION! Hillary nor MCCAIN will win the white house. OBAMA-GORE 08

I watched the speech Itwas almost an hour long on Iraq & our foreign policy AND THIS IS WHAT CNN HAS TO REPORT?

in reading the negative comments about Senator Obama just endorses the stupidity of the American population. After the last 7 years one would think that Americans would have educated themselves and learned to actually think.

One only has to read the posts on this blog to see how bitterly divided this country is on any subject. Did any of you people actually listen to Obama's speech? At some point we as a nation have to transcend our differences or we risk destroying ourselves.

"We have met the enemy and it is us"

Pogo

Bottom line is McCain is equivalent to a third term for Bush. The same goes for Hillary. The only true choice to move us away from this maddness is Senator OBAMA. A clear vision the country that is not mired in the politics of yesterday.

Clinton & McCain = more of the same!

Onward to the Democratic nomination.

OBAMA 08!

Barack is the right man, at the right moment to bring America out of this quagmire of heated discussions on the war, the economy, and yes race.

We want to face issues as adults, so that our kids will have a better America.

Obama 08

How come CNN's headline is that Obama "needles" McCain, when the real story is what a horrible mistake that McCain made in the first place? Put it this way, if Obama or Clinton had made the same mistake, you would endlessly be covering the story of the mistake rather than their opponent's response. Yet more half-baked journalism and more preferential treatment of "Honest" John McCain.

Iran and al Qaida are working together, I thought everyone already knew that. Iran trains and funds extremists and doesn't mind seeing their rivals dying in suicide attacks or from American bullets. Leaving Iraq before WE have reached OUR milestones (i.e. ridding the country of insurgent groups and handing provincial control over to the Iraqi government) is surrender and defeat. Iran knows it, Syria knows it and Obama knows it. The King of Syria has endorsed Obama, does that raise any eyebrows? It should.

Well, it all comes down to this that we have to choose between three useless candidate. I wished we had another JFK in the race that could beat all three.

Gee, coming from a man who's been to the London airport at least once, I'm sure that will hurt McCain's chances at the white house a lot.

Does Obama still plan to call the "President" of Canada?

Some of you are such nasty, hateful people that I find it hard to refer to you as human beings. What would you and the media be saying if Sen. Obama had made such a blundering mistake? You would be dragging the rope to the nearest tree.

Who is Obama to needle McCain on Iran. At least it was McCain's words and they didn't come form some nutty governor. He is not one to point out others flaws.

Hillary or McCain '08'

Where are all of Senator Obama supporters, did everyone jump ship?
I will continue to support Senator Obama. I sincerely think that he will bring change and unite this country; if given the chance.

He shouldn't be held responsible for what comes from the lips of others. Is there anyone out there who can say that they've heard Senator speak in the same manner as Rev. White?
How would you feel if you were in his position? Should he continue to denounce everything and everyone.

4000 american lives wasted, 5 years later and they still have not done their homework. what is wrong with this country?

CNN censors this blog and removes any mention either pro or con about Isreal.

of course you see Hillary the republican manchurian candidate supporters on here jealous because your loser leader has "ZERO" talent.

Vote Hillary the Republican!

At least with Mc cain and Clinton we know what we are getting, so no disappointments, however with Obama you can believe anything he says, also i believe once he get in the white house Obama true colors will show.

Due to the "dumbed down" aspect of the current american politcal scene and the nation as a whole, and judging by the sound bite addicted public's reaction to REV wright, sometimes i feel that maybe barack obama is just too intelligent to be the president of this nation.

McCain is the greatest man that ever lived and I pray he will win so the war will continue and new wars will be waged. I hope he picks Newt Gingrich for his VP. I hope the draft is reinstated so we can build a 2 million man army and fight on 3 or 4 fronts at once.

. . . .It did seem that John McCain had forgotten where he was. I think that the Iraq heat was too much for him.

Nice try, McCain. Trying to influence the ignorant and uneducated American public (which comprises 90% of its citizens) by purposely inserting disinformation into your speeches. This man knows that Iran is Shiite and would never support Sunni Al Qaeda. His agenda is to foment public support for a military campaign against Iran. And if he lies in order to do so, no mmater. Sounds a lot like our current president.
Actually, on second thought, our current president really does not know the difference between Sunni and Shia.

hey L, TN. I am a war hero as well and think McCain is the biggest fool Ive seen in awhile....well since your last post.

If its not Obama then McCain 08!

I love to see the Hillary supporters writhe in agony:-)

We do have such a long way to go.... refuse to forgive a man (Rev. Wright NOT Obama) whose anger is a by-product of America's laws of discrimination and yet we want blacks to "get over" the centuries of abuse... how tragic is this?

Obama sounds like a used car salesman.

All states should have the right to vote.
Obama ought to step up to the plate and agree with that.

The Audacity of Barack Obama.

I think belonging to a hate-filled, anti-American, anti-semitic, God-slamming church for 20 years is just a tad more of a big deal than a little word mix-up. The total arrogance of this guy. His downfall will be hubris - like all other great showman.

To those of you posting that you'll never vote for Obama. Who really cares? There are those that will vote for him. That's what I care about.

Old man is confused and delusion about Middle East, and the rest of the world so as George Bush... that is the reason he voted for the war, insists on 100 years for dumb war, has no knowledge of economy. Describe himself as a "liberal republican....hello"

Please all you Obama haters wake up and realize that Obama is God's gift to us all. Enough said!!!!!

Obama not a viable candidate? Are you kidding me, but Hillary is. Hillary couldnt even take care of her husbands needs, but you think she can take care of Americas. GET REAL.

Obama not a viable candidate? Are you kidding me, but Hillary is. Hillary couldnt even take care of her husbands needs, but you think she can take care of Americas. GET REAL.

McCain my be a little slow on the uptake. He is 71 and probably had repeated head trama from being tourtured. I might question his competence. I'm a Obama supporter but this time I would have left this one alone especially after the uplifting speech he gave just yesterday. It is right to question if McCain knows what he is talking about but as we know not one of these candidates is perfect.

Congratulations McCain fans – now it is your turn to watch your candidate get it from all sides – welcome back to the election.

And this is the way this idiot Obama wants to become president of the United States of America? He can enjoy all the benefits this country has given him because of men like John McCain. And he has the nerve to
make fun of McCain? I hope Obama wins the nomination of the Democratic Party. McCain will win by a landslide.

Like the 100 years in Iraq thing. Everyone including Obama and Clinton know exactly what McCain was talking about but they chose to make it into a big deal. trying to spin it into war with Iraq for 100 years.
No matter that their statements were all outright lies! What a couple of jerks!
Same story here folks! The truth is no where to be found with this guy. Just feel good do nothing retoric and spin

Obama has no right to needle McCain, he nees to aplogise to Americans for his racial remarks.

If terrorist attacks in our front yard this coward Obama will not authorise the war?

Obama, stop!
That's enough!

Can't we all get along!
Enough already.
This republican has decided to vote for Obama in 08

For me as a retired US Naval personal, I currently have a daughter serving in the war. In the service of our country. I am a proud of her as I am of all the men and women serving.

Bush is so full of it. As well as Hillary and Bill Clinton, who has new served nor a member of their family.

They need to be honest. Oops that not why they'll in office it the fleecing of america. That why Hillary is running Bill Clinton has deals that he need complete and they owe so many. So do your research before voting.

Obama everything you say I agree with. His pastor says something and he is a racist and McCain says something and it's a gaffe please.

Obama gave two brilliant speeches don't post anything without watching or reading the speech.

I was a Obama supporter up until now. I agree with his speech but it just side stepped the issue. This is going on with his with some of his political contributors and allies in Chicago as well. Let's talk about Rizzo.

That was a cheap shot by someone who runs such a "holy" campaign.

If I were Obama, instead of making a comment about McCain, I'd
first be thinking of new ways to prevent FL and MS primary votes
from counting. If Hillary gets them and wins PA (like she will), Obama
is GONE!

GO HILLARY...all the way!!!!

This wasn't a small slip that McCain made. He repeated the comments several times, during that speech and other interviews. McCain's greatest draw is his war experience, but his words show he doesn't have a full understanding of the players in this war.

The only candidate with the right to talk about the war is Obama. The rest are playing politics with America's future.

NOT THAT THIS WILL BE POSTED, BUT IT SEEMS EVERYONE ON HERE IS READING THE STORY ABOVE AND THEN COMMENTING ON THAT. Listen to the whole speak so you know in what context Brack was speaking. Americans can be so lazy and short-sighted, you thinks its just a coincidence that the whole world hates us?! Read a book, educate yourselves and you will see why we need Obama in the Whitehouse...NOW! Its not a coincidence that the higher educated Americans are voting for him!

Can't we all just get along !
Enough already.
This republican had decided to vote for Obama in 08.

Im a white male and support OBAMA. Hillary is a joke.

Obama, go away and let the adults handle this. Taking cheap shots at McCain isn't going to solve anything.

The only thing he's brilliant at is double-talk.

The only reason the media won't write-off his campaign is because he's still considered the front runner.

Just wait until June.

If Barack would have MIS-SPOKEN like that, they would have NEVER let it go by. McCain does not have all this experience as President. He was a POW, War hero and has been in the Senate, he has no experience in the White House, & is totally confused, gets all mixed-up easily, clings to the OLD POLITICS of George Bush, more of the same if we are so UNFORTUNATE to have him as Pres. BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT, WE ARE THE ONES, THIS IS OUR TIME. CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!!!!!!!

CNN – why have clips from his Tuesday speech (that all you networks plastered all over the place) for this issue that he commented on today?

Quit fueling the hot air balloon.

Why is McCain getting heat over this? He misspoke. Who doesn't do that?

I'm sick of this. Why is this racist, arrogant man still in the race? I can't understand how anyone can see a president in him. I know alot of people that give good speeches and they would make a better president than him. His history dealing with real issues are blinded by what he has learned from his pastor. Our problems are real, our economy is in default and he wants to stoop to a miss spoke word? Grow up and shut up.

Most of the comments on here have absolutely nothing to do with the article. If yuo want to bash Obama for Rev. Wright, go someplace else. If yuo want to bash Hillary, who wasn't even mentioned in this article, go someplace else.

That being said; why is it that because McCain is old and has been in politics that he automatically knoas what he's talking about? He has outright said he knoas nothing about teh economy. Now apparently he doesn't knoa foreign affairs. We cannot have four more years of ignorance.

I cannot trust Obama at all. I am shocked by the latest . After all those problems he had, and has on him.
He just talks and talks miles, but what is the result? Division, hate, racism renewed, refreshed if you wish. Not unity at all.
He showed us how good is his judgment – to stay in racist church 20 years. Is this his judgment? That all whites are not worthy people? That this country is ...?
Then we do not need him, we do not want him, or anyone like him.
He is taking advantage of many people, events, words twisted to his profit.
He is manipulator, he is actor, he is not a person I would call good politician, good leader.
I can care less about his flamboyant speeches.
Obama, would be better to go back to church, stay away from politics.

meant "should not"

Obama before you going to attack John McCain and Hillary please clearing the one you said to Anderson Cooper on TV you said you wasn't
in the church, so now you are lied.

Obama do your home work first buy some more flags and try to put you hand on your heart before become a President.

I would rather vote for McCain 1000 times around than for Clinton, simply because I know what she is made of.

Another ignorant and empty brain of the twenty-first century...running for the president of the United States.
Over 50 million people elected incompetent man, and are still ready to elect another empty, incompetent man. shame people....

Are you really Hillary supporters, or the republicans trying to destroy the democrats? I am so confused by the rhetoric of racist and republican responses made in the name of Hillary. I was a Hillary supporter and I decided to switch to Obama. Those hate-mongers cannot destroy our party. Not this time. Please decent Hillary supporters I beg you, don't let the republicans destroy our party. McCain is not better than Obama, you all know that. Please don't help republicans.

The issue isn't MCain made a honest mistake (which I think he did and he's human).

The real issue is why should be keep spending 12 billion dollars + a month on Iraq when the Iraqis themselves are not in a hurry to deal with their country issues.

McCain mistake yesterday is very trivial and Obama is just needling him and being a politican. However, how much are we willing to spend in money and lives in Iraq while be come apart here in this country?

What is a win in Iraq and when will we know? Surely Al Queda can keep putting out a 100 or so operatives to keep 150,000 troops in Iraq. Who do you think wins with these figures? I say al Queda!

Haha some of you make me laugh. The funniest thing is that that is not even his best hit on McCain. Some of you call McCain a great hero, well Obama says that too often. Some of you call Obama's pastor a racist, then you are just stupid. Some of you even go as far as say Obama is all words and no action. Well that is just the dumbiest thing I have heard in this election.

If words doesn't matter why does Wirght words matter. If words doesn't matter why are the best way we learn is through words or that we can run away from a candidate if they say something stupid.
Words doesn't matter, well then you are voting for someone you believe will not delieve on snything they say because it is just words.

The biggest changes in America started with just words and followed by action. So let's talk about action WAR that's action. WAR a dumb war that is action right. Please give me a break. If you think that Obama is all words then give evidence of how he has said one thing and done nothing or changed his mind.

Obama, for the person he is, has ability to lift this country up and get the respect of other nations back. Hi is a leader that we need and longing for. Those that are attacking him with some nonsense are blinded by Clinton's manipulation. If people will not weak up on time, we may end up with Clinton as a nominee, but then McCain, the extension of Bush philosophy, will become our president. I would rather vote 1000 times around than for Clinton, simply because I know what she is made of.

Obama is right in pointing out that McCain is merely emulating the same old republican message. Whoever the republicans deem their next threat is automatically accused of sponsoring terrorism. We need to put an end to this mindset.

I am surprised at avowed democrats claiming that this gaffe was not a big deal. McCain has claimed that Iran is funding Al Qaeda more than once. Either he truly believes this, which makes him an incapable fool, or he doesn't believe it and is repeating the fact as a further justification of a future war with Iran, which is just plain scary. This was not a slip of the tongue. He said Iran was funding Al Qaeda, plain and simple. He said it earlier on a radio interview. This is not a small matter. This kind of confusion and ignorance got us into the war in the first place. Please, regardless of who you support, Obama or Hillary, this "momentary" lapse of memory tells me McCain is not fit to lead, especially if he is running mainly on the Iraq war.

Shame on you CNN.
This speech was NOT about McCain...as your HEADLINE suggests
Gees.... Whats with your spin? I do not get it. Yesterday you turned down the sound on his speech, so we could not hear the applause, I switched channels, to check. And now you start REALLY spinning the headlines. What happened to honest reporting? I always expected more, a former...fan.

McCain in The White House will be forwarding his calls to Lieberman when he goes to bed at 8PM – after his cookies with milk and Hogan's Heros reruns!

One word: Aging.

give me a break, its just a mistatement of words. We knew what he meant.

I trust God, to allow things to happen for the right reason....Maybe tomorrow will show who is really the right leader for this country...No doubt the leader will reflect the maturity, the intellect of the majority of the Americans.... Bush has been a perfect example....we probably need him for 4 more years, since he has the most experience foreign policy than any candidate who is currently running for his post!!! 8 more years to Bush,...probably, by then, we'll learn to be serious about who we elect as a nation!

Its funny how just a few weeks ago words didnt matter....now today the words of someone ELSE matters more than his! WOW!!

Some people on here are really stupid.

Go Obama!!!!!!

If Senator Obama lacks the moral courage to confront wrongdoing in his own church, how can we expect him to act differently as president?

First of all I have nothing against Obama, I still may vote for him, but McCain misspoke that's all. Let's leave it at that, it happens. For instance, Obama misspoke last week when he said he never heard Pastor Wright make divisive comments while in his church's pews, but said last night that he actually had. No one has said anything about that.

America listen to the our 44th president Barack Obama. He is the only and only one who can get us out of the mess in Iraq, get out econmy in track again, as you know our economy had been damaged by the stubun president for seven years, Obama will the president who can get america to march in the positive direction and heal this nation. If some one can not see that I will call that person Hannity, Bill O'Rilley, Lou Dobbs or Wolf Britzer, because this are the people in the media who are trying dived as only for their own interest and to full fill their racisits ambition.

The old man needs to go home and play with his grand kids and let OBAMA lead this country. GO OBAMA

Senator Obama's aides can put as many flags as they want behind him when he speaks. That will not make him presidential. He is clueless on defense policy. He is clueless on foreign policy.

It does not matter where he lived when he was 10 years old. It does not matter in how many foreign countries his relatives live. It does not matter how he claims he might have voted if he had held national office prior to 2005. He has no experience. He has demonstrated his poor judgment. On what basis is he qualified?

If Clinton wins you Yanks are on your own you can say bye to all the European allies.

ESTABAN-–You worry about Obama lying but, supports Clinton? What a joke. Everyone knows they are crooks but her dittohead followers!

I like McCain as a person, but it's clear he doesn't know much either.

McCain's mis-statement was made repeatedly (on three different occasions). Sounds more like a misunderstanding than mis-statement.

Given that, it's not just fair game for criticism but raises reasonable questions about McCain's grasp of the facts.

What does Obama know anything about war,he didny support the war in first place even when terrorists attack in our fron yard.

SHU UP LIAR and step down ,you a rae a burden to America.

After 8 years of gaffes, missteps and ineptness, there are still apologists for McBush? Wow. We need to see a repeat of the misguided policy decisions – not just in the case of Iraq but the Republican tendency to deregulate our country into further failures and taxpayer bailouts. Heads in the sand, folks, wake up. And you Hillary supporters on this board are looking more like Swiftboaters all the time. Congratulations for lowering the level of discourse to Rovian depths. Come on, people. Quit your sniping and think beyond your own petty beliefs. Talk issues, talk substance.

"I appreciated him appointing me to the position, however I still did not like the man. Not for his Idea's or leadership, but the fact he was white".

For anyone wondering where that quote came from, read "Dreams from my Father" by Barack Hussein Obama.

Enough said.

I watched the speech. It was almost an hour long about Iraq and foreign policy. And this is all CNN has to report

McBushMcCain just the same old poor intelligence that lead Bush/Cheney to take America to war for 5 years, Year 6 begins, 12 BILLION a month, Gas prices at home hitting $4 per gallon, the economy sliding further into a recession and the everyday average hard working American having to pay for it all. Corporate bigwigs are safe their golden parachutes are safe, McSame will protect them. McSame is wrong for this country.

John "the pain train" McCain looks like he is on his last leg. So all the right-wingers should be more concerned of who his running mate will be. With regards to his latest gaffe, they haven't come up with a cure yet. Another thing, why does he always repeat what he says after finishing a sentence? Gonna cal him "Johnny two times". lol

Despite the haters who are blogging for Obama to "go home" and "go away", I will support him all the way to the Presidency. It is a waste of time and effort to change some of your ignorant views. What a shame you all are.

I don't think Obama should start his kindergarten antics with John McCain. Let him continue to fight with Hillary. The USA will not be safe with Obama as our president...

Quoting Mardaret D:

"If Hillary doesn't win the nomination my vote and my family are for McCain
Obama lies and sweet talk everything wake up"

Seems like Margaret and her chosen candidate are on the same page: If I dont get my way, then I am going to throw a temper tantrum.

Wake up... Hillary aggreed to those rules when she thought that she had the nomination on a silver platter... now that she realizes that people dont want more of the same old crap the rules should no longer apply to her... I dont think so... The rules cannot be changed in the middle of the game because they do not suit her highness.

Hillary and Mcain should retire!!! Go Obama!!!

"I will not vote for Obama if he gets the nomination, I will vote for McCain. GO HILLARY….GO HILLARY…GO HILLARY…"
Donna B.

No wonder this country is in such a mess, democrats would vote for McBush over the their own party nominated candidate. Four more years of Republican leadership is just what we need! FOOLS.

Debby: Obama has been to Iraq while in office, thanks!

To all those who said McCain just mispoke, he did it in EVERY interview he has had, and in every speech, its not a mistake when you do it over and over again. He clearly did not know. This is the person you are all touting as experienced on foreign policy.....WHATEVER!!!

VOTE OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!

May I respectfully point out that the copyeditors missed "Jordon" (misspelled word!) in the lead of this story.

I think Senator McCain is a great American and would probably make a good a decent president. I think Obama might be the better choice though.

What is interesting to me is that self-professed Democrats are willing to vote for McCain if Obama get the Democratic nomination. The GOP would NEVER vote for an oppenent. Look at what you are doing and saying. How pitiful we are. Have some loyalty, if not for the party but for yourself. The GOP is keeping this mess going to keep you from focusing on the real issues, GAS PRICES, FORECLOSURES, HEALTH CARE, JOBS! You can't see the forest for the trees. Wake up or we'll have another 4 years of BUSH!!!!

It has been proven that we spend more money on Illegals than for the war in Iraq, And as far as this democrat is concerned , Obama no longer has any qualities and is just a Racist Lier Period He needs to go back to Chicago and his Hatefull Preacher, with his Wife who Isn't Proud to be an American unless every thing favors her

It's funny reading Hillary supporters on here. Like Hillary, just a bunch of sore losers.

Dan from USA – this is not a 'mis-speak,' it's a glimpse into the tentative grip on the situation that this man really has. A mis-speak would be if he were to confuse the labels Shiite and Sunni. To say that Iran is aiding the enemy, this is either a blatant lie (I think we've all had enough of those over the last 7 years) or someone spouting off rhetoric – in the most unfortunate of arenas, by the way – who really doesn't know or understand what he's talking about. Either way, you must admit that this 'gaffe' characterizes John McCain as a dangerous, confused person who should not be trusted with the power to lead the free world.

We need to stand up and tell OBAMA that we will not drink his kool-aid any longer , he is close to Jim Jones and the other so called prophets but his problem is hes trying to con us all not a select few that he can control.

So you guys haven't caught on to the fact that Senator Obama's candidacy is over yet? Once Sean Hannity is done with him, he'll be lucky to save his Senate seat. McCain may have made a mistatement, or temporarily confused the two groups, but at least he didn't attend a radical anti-American church for 20 years.

So, you say you're a democrat... unless Obama is the candidate? You will vote for Hillary Clinton or John McCain only?! How is this even a viable option? For those of you subscribing to this idea, are you that bitter or just insanely moronic?

Obama is all things to all people all the time! Yes he is.
The super man of all gropies. Yes he is.
The biggest bull shooter on the planet. Yes he is.
Just believe everything I tell you cause it's all doable and true. Yes it is.
Vote for Obama. No I won't.
Clinton ain't a bit better. No she ain't.
I don't care much for McCain but will wait to see who he chooses as VP.

Judi:

Far from sarcastic. Obama clearly has the courage, judgement and moral authority to lead this country into a new future.

As the father of a 5 year old boy and a 7 month old girl, when I think of what kind of world I want my kids to live in, supporting Barack Obama for President of the United States is natural. I believe that Obama has superior character compared to Hillary and McCain and to be honest I trust his character better than any presidental candidate in my life time.

So, yes, Barack Obama is a gift to my country. America

I would rather have a President who did not care about his/her poll numbers or public opinion, but got the job done!! Obama and his "yes we can" hype with no substance s scary as hell. This man sat and listened to the hate of his pastor and has a speak saying we should all forgive and live.. bla bla bla. But jumps all over Mc Cain for misspoken words???

George Bush and John McCain are the same, out of touch, out of reality, no judgment, no knowledge of what is going around the world and in America-two ignorants of the twenty-first century.

I don't think it's a matter of "mis-speaking" but rather not having a general understanding of the situation well enough to prevent you from mis-speaking.

flip-flop

that was a record number of lies in one post. well done sir.

No matter what, Barack Obama has my vote. And if for some strange reason he is not the nominee I will still be voting against McCain.

Let's come together this election instead of bashing each other, we are all in the same party and most importantly one nation.

Go Obama '08!

If John McCain used teleprompters like Obama, he'd be a great orator too

McBush and Hillary need to take lessons from this man on how to be presidential.

Honesty and soul...not just blowing smoke up our behinds like those two.

By the way...Hillary has no mathematical chance of winning the nomination. Go to Slate's delegate counter and see for yourself.

Dylan wake up obama lies look at the facts............... he is racist

This girl at FSU told me that she gets paid to blog. She's a Clinton supporter, so I wanted to witness how it worked.

Are we going to allow Shawn Hannity to derail Sen. Obama's campaign? I certainly hope that we are above those fear tatics.

FACT – Obama has been a Senator longer than Hiliary.

I love Obama and dont mind HIliary
but Hiliary supporters dont represent well.
They want her in office so bad that they just sit there and spew hate.
Sad really.

McCain and Hillary ONE and the SAME

both voted for the war and both will have us there100 more years

there is an old chinese saying that goes.....never argue with a fool..people will never tell the difference.

It truly is hard to educate the uneducatable. It is really hard to argue with people who do not have the capacity to understand fatcs. Many clinton supporters coments really prove the point the Hilary supporters fall in a certain demographic...( education wise) and Obama's fall in the demographics that they do.
I hope more american's reasoning are truly not what we see on these blogs.....the blogs are international. Some comments are appalling..and downright embarrasing to the intelligents of others....

I'm kind of surprised that someone with so much foreign policy experience, a decorated veteran, a former POW would make such a mistake. I think it's a fairly major slip up considering his history and experience.

What a loser.

Obama lost my vote a long time ago.

Obama still thinks Iran is our Ally.

Who do you trust more with the security of this country???

John McCain '08

Obama will certainly not the guy I can trust about what church to go to, that shows his lack of religious judgement-howerver, he has proven to have a political judgement. That's at the end, what we need more than ever. Morgage, heathcare, education-not white/black nor blessing/cursing words.

Those of you how do not see this as a big deal clearly do not understand foreign policy or international relations. Mixing up Sunni and Shiite while stating that one or the other is training Al-Qaeda can have potentially troubling after effects.

Whenever I read some of these comments, I become amazed at the level of ignorance that exists in America.

Why do the HRC republicans posing as democrats and the monkeys posing as republicans sound so angry and irrational? What were you listening to? You're so used to being lied to that you can not discern truth. Have a seat with a view of the real world, some peanuts and a banana and let others get on with the business of intelligent government. You're cynicism and pseudo-intellectual insights are reeking of ignorance.

Change '08

The very honorable: John McCain for PRESIDENT.
Obama WHO??????????

Clintonistas, answer me this: If moral courage is displayed by deeds, particularly in standing up for your beliefs, then where does Clinton display that? Five years ago, she sat on her hands while Bush lied and brought us to war. That war has now gone on five years too long, cost us over 4,000 lives, killed countless Iraqis, and bankrupted our treasury. Why didn't she stand up and walk out of the Senate, if she so disagrees with the war now? How can you disagree with Obama's position about his pastor, but somehow accept this failing and subscribe to the position that Clinton is more of a leader.

McCain did not mis-speak, nor did he correct himself. Joe Leibermann corrected him and he has made this mistake repeatedly. For someone with 'experience', he knows nothing about the economy and thinks al qaeda is supported by Iran. Anyone consider thats why he is itching to bomb Iran?

Obama had the judgment to oppose the war when it was unpopular to do so.. McCain had the judgment to invade Iraq under false pretenses. I know which one I will choose.

Mary – you're right more educated support him because we research and question everything...I guess not everyone does....and to all who say caucuses are useless they're acutally better because you have to know your candidate of choice and talk about them unlike blind voting primaries(not that all primary voters randomly chose).

Obama was just returning the McCain needles about AlQueda in Iraq.

Go Obama.

And Republicans, please stop pretending to be Democrats on these blogs and saying things like "If Obama wins, I'm voting McCain." Its pretty transparent. Nobody believes you.

Obama being a good orator...will not only solve things here in the US but will contribute to us gettting foreign policy straight because our problem with Bush is that he can't speak so he has to act tough....he doesn't have the words to get things moving so he uses the military.....this pride will have our great grandchildren paying for the war.....Obama 08

Hi Obama
I watched A/C 360 last Friday and I watched your speech yesterday. Do you know there is differences? I will watch A/C 360 today Don’t ever thing Anderson Cooper and his viewers are stupid. Please tell the truth to us

as my grandmother says all that glitters isnt gold, Mr Obama can I get my vote back.

Wow! Reading this blog is frightening. It's frightening because there is so much anger and lack of knowledge and understanding of the issues.
It just shows how true Obama's words are – we have a long way to go.

Kinda interesting that Obama would be needling McCain when in one of his last debates Obama didn't know Dmitri Medvedev, even though it had been pasted across the news for days prior.

Hope and Change?

We're going to get another Reagan if we're not careful!

Any presidential candidate who can't tell the difference between Sunni and Shia factions, who supports an open ended commitment in Iraq, and who rattles his saber at Iran makes me worry much more than anything Rev. Wright said. The last time I checked, it was not Senator Obama's place to muzzle him anyway. Senator McCain, on the other hand, obviously either forgets to engage his brain when engaging his mouth or is getting senile. Whichever it is, that and his temper are enough to convince me that he is not worthy of my vote. I'm going with Obama.

Obama was brilliant in delivering his speech. He talked about racial division that for many of us is a taboo. We don't want to leave our comfort zone and discuss issues that may disturb our inner peace, so we simply chose to be ignorant. This man is trying to bring everybody together as one country rich with culture and race. Those who vote for him fully understand and recognize his message. Those who try to nail him to the wall by bringing all the nonsense are missing the point....It is their loss that they are unable to grasp the core of his message. People like Obama are few and between and time to have a leader like him is way overdue.

Shut Up Obama

We have seen enough of your good judgement the past four days to last a lifetime.

Go find some more flags to stand in front of and leave being President to those who are proud and love their country.

Tell Grandma she had my vote.

How about a McCain- Hillary ticket. Nice known' you for a few months Sen. Obama.

If Hillary doesn't win the nomination my vote and my family are for McCain
Obama lies and sweet talk everything wake up

What was that opportunist (Joe Lieberman) crawling behind Senator McCain for? Is he looking for a VP position with McCain?
I bet he would soon switch to the Green Party to try to run for Pres. It was indeed a regret that former Vice President Gore selected him as a running mate. What a drag!

John McCain is an old man! Please, send him home to rest! He's made his contribution to our society.

I love Obama!

Obama is not going to tuck his tail between his legs and not campaign vigorously. Because of some Rev Wright so even don't think that! He's moving on to discuss the issues....isn't that what you've been wanting... the economy , the war, education
Dwell if you want to ,but We Obamas have a race to win....Oh thats right we're winning

Obama said there's no talk between his aides and Canadian official, then a week later he had to acknowledge the meeting did occur after the Canadian govt shown the document to prove that. His foreign affair adviser told our European allies not to take Obama's talk of withdrawal of our troop in Iraq seriously as they're only campaign talk. Obama last week denied he had any knowledge that his pastor made divisive, anti-American sermon. Now he said he did. All the above incidents happened within a month time. He claims he is honest and he is the new kind of politics. I think the facts and truths speak for itself.
One more point I would like to make. After Geraldine Ferrao made her controversial comment, Obama immediately came out and said her comments were divisive and ultimately forced Ferrao to resign. If Obama feels so strongly against raicsts comments, how come he could go to Wright's church for 20 years and his sermons are much provocative and divisive. He certainly made a eloquent speech about race yesterday, but he made it only after he's confronted by the media and public.

Obama is right about the need for knowledge. The problem is that he wants to meet with Iran without conditions. That is much more of a big deal than McCain's gaff.

Hillary 08

I'm gonna try this again. Maybe you'll post my comment this time...

How is it that we have a post about Obama going after McCain on the issue of war in Iraq, some extremely important which will ultimately be the chief strategy of the Democratic candidate's campaign in the fall, and all the responses are from rabid-Clinton cheerleaders bashing a Democrat for doing exactly what he should be doing????

This really shows how blinded and utterly rediculous so many of Clinton's supporters are. They honestly care more about getting this deceitful woman into the White House more than the good of the nation. And another thing, time and again Barack has proven he is a heck of a lot more knowledgable about the war than Hillary. Some one needs to shut up, and it ain't Obama.

Hillary joined in with John McCain and George W. Bush in waging this needless war. Hillary doesn't have the courage to admit her mistake and apologize for her vote. That is why Hillary is not fit to be commander-in-chief.

Obama was the first candidate to chastise Don Imus over the RU women's basketball team, saying "He should be fired", and "I don't want my daughters hearing this kind of stuff".

"C'mon kids. We're going to church".

Obama speaketh out of both sides of mouth !

Please challenge Hillary on her inflexibilty in approaching troop withdrawal if conditions happen to change on the ground. This is the exact talking point about which she criticized Samantha Powers.

Geez, Hillary, that foresight of yours has been so effective in running your campaign that you failed to plan past Super Tuesday. You're so blind with the ambition of occupying the oval office that you can't even see beyond your own nose how things just might need to be liitle different than one of your empty "plans", "solutions" or "promises".

Okay, for all of the Obama haters. OBAMA IS BRILLIANT! Like it or not, this man is a genius, with knowledge and a command of the facts that we haven't seen in many leaders (sure as heck more than Dubya). McCain is supposed to be the authority on the war because he was a POW. Well, my uncle was a POW in Vietnam, and my dad was a Vietnam veteran, and they both said that they wouldn't put McCain next to any button of any kind as a Commander in Chief.

What a hypocrite. Anything to divert attention from his obscenely racist "spiritual advisor." More and more, Obama represents the thought process of the past. Hillary has her faults, but at least she isn't taking her talking points from a bigot. What if he asks someone like Rev. Wright to be a member of his cabinet? The prospect of an Obama presidency terrifies me.

I love it how people always quote experience. Bill clinton had ZERO foreign policy experience when he become president and most Clinton supports now say he was a great president. Fact being, The last 30 years of Clinton, and Bush foreign policy has landed us where we are today, Time for a change. Wake up America we can't take on the world.

The thing that bothers me is that this is not a matter of McCain misspeaking but a lack of understanding of the region that he has repeated.

Obama is absolutely right – this lack of understanding is what got us into the Iraq war. The neocons repeatedly claimed Saddam Hussein was aiding Al-Qaeda, whereas the radical religious group had no love for the secular dictator.

Obama should and will be our next President because he had the right judgement about going into war with Iraq.

It's been 5 years and nearly 4,000 lives after he showed political courage by speaking out against it.

He will be our next leader.

My state knew the consequences of moving up the primary. We should not have a revote no matter who pays for it. Live with your decisions just as every other red blooded American has to.

How is it that we have a post about Obama going after McCain on the issue of war in Iraq, some extremely important which will ultimately be the chief strategy of the Democratic candidate's campaign in the fall, and all the responses are from rabid-Clinton cheerleaders bashing a Democrat for doing exactly what he should be doing????

This really shows how blinded and utterly rediculous so many of Clinton's supporters are. They honestly care more about getting this deceitful woman into the White House more than the good of the nation. And another thing, time and again Barack has proven he is a heck of a lot more knowledgable about the war than Hillary. Some one needs to shut up, and it ain't Obama.

It appears from the polls that the people who support Obama are educated, so I guess that this makes full of it the mindless little gullible lemmings that just keep jumping on the bandwagon. You are right that is why this country is in a mess, people like you supported Bush.

I see you white folks can't move past race.You keep bring up the pastor.Worry more about oil price and the housing mess.Get a life

GO AWAY LIAR!!!

This is.. kinda funny, actually. I agree, Obama should leave the gaffe alone. It speaks for itself.

It reminds me of the times we've overheard Nancy Reagan coaching Ronald on what to shout out to the press, when he couldn't hear their questions. SNL is going to have a field day with McCain.

Obama, do us all a favor and go away. I am so tired of your speeches. Save it for church!

He says that he wants change, but whenever he has a change, he starts a flight with a candidate. Sounds like same old politics to me.

Hillary and McCain, the only two choices in 08 in my opinion!

McCain should be excused for his inability to remember things. His time as a prisoner of war must have affected him. Not sure if he is a good choice for President.

I think Obama's fall will be as legendary as his "Through Grandma to the wolves speech"...

Hillary is being very quiet... just letting enough rope get out... HA...

OBAMA
Done in 08

Please, memorable speaches and the ability to motivate and unite millions is just not important. Vote for Hillary and we can have just the opposite. Go Hillary!

Barry, Barry, Barry you are doing so well. You just keep digging your hole deeper and deeper. You are making me so proud not to be on your team. All these speeches will look good in your resume when you're lookin for a new job. I don't think the people of IL will put up with you. Hey Rev. Wright could set you up with his.

Are all you people really this ignorant??? McBush said this not once, not twice, but three times!!! This was not a gaffe, it was ignorance pure and simple. You people jumped all over Obama for answering a hypothetical question posed by Russert in the last debate, but will excuse mcbush for not knowing the difference between Shia and Sunni??? This man is dangerous and is looking for any excuse to attack Iran. We do not need another liar like dumbya getting us into endless wars. GO OBAMA!!!

Obama is that all you got? Have you ever mixed anything up? You who sat in that church pew listening to such a racist man and with your two young girls. Great message for your girls, shame on you and thier mother!!!!!!! I'm a independent and would never vote for someone like you that says one thing but really does something else. I will vote for McCain if it is not Hilary!!!!!!!!

Who cares about you Billaries voting for McCain. My advice is to change parties now. We will win without you. She will NEVER catch up and you idiots seem to be getting more irate since you are starting to realize that the con woman's gonna loose.

As a very liberal unaffiliated voter I grow more tired each day of Senator Obama's smugness! If he was so opposed to the Iraq war before he began running for president why didn't he vote to end funding of the war when he got to the senate? And if he truly believed that the Iraq war diverted attention away from Afghanistan – why has he still not held a single hearing on that war? With Senator Obama – it really is all just WORDS!!!

McCain lying about foreign policy reminds me of George W. Bush

To George from Minneapolis,

I truly hope you are being sarcastic.

Typical politics. He made a mistake, immediately corrected it. We all make mistakes. Obama should be careful about throwing stones.

I am still proud to be an American.

God bless America.

Why do people always call Obama a liar?
Why would he lie to millions of Americans?
All of you who thinks Obama is a liar, you are seriously trippin.....

Stop accusing everyone of lying and focus on the candidate's opinion on the issues!!!

People are just mad b/c Obama's views are pure and right!!!!

Obama '08

You commentators and opinion contributors, think and reason . Obama gave a comprehensive speech. It wasn't a speech on Maccain's mistake. The problem is this media who pick and choose just to creat confusion in the society for the American People. THE SPEECH WAS NOT ON MACAIN. THIS CNN IS THE PROBLEM. WATHC THEM – THE MEDIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, is this jerk going to now give us another History lesson? Retire like your preacher, and leave this country, and take your wife with you. Check with your uncle-and your terriorist friends.

If you think John is confused now at this ripe age wait a few more years. This so called expert in foreign policy doesn't even know the name of his enemies even when he is right on the battlefield... while Johnny was on the spot sort of speak.

if I'm not mistaken, didn't Mccain correct Obama at one time?

Get a life all of you Obama haters!!!!!

OBAMA 08!!!!!

Mr. Obama needs to "needle" Jeremiah Wright – he has a much bigger problem there before he can ever get to John McCain.

Mankind has been at war with each other since the begining,I hope and pray that one day they will rise above their animalistic nature and attain the status of Human Beings. It takes time I guess.

A man who wore the mask of grace while holding the hands of a preacher of hate for 20 years is now mocking an aged man who has in the most humbled way sacrafice his body and life for the love of all americans? Making a speech with the help of a team of strategists and writers when you're back is against the wall and your presidential campaign is at stake is not courage! Its called desperation! Courage is when you speak out against hate even when nothing is at stake but your own inner convictions, principles and belief. Fooled no more! I will not let any politician Obama me again! Voting for Hillary all the way!

Obama needs to get spiritually healed and quit worrying about McCain's speeches.

Now Obama is a bad guy for attacking the Republican and Hillary is the good guy for attacking Barack...what hypocrites!

sen obama keeps saying how he never voted for the war.........how can someone vote for or against when they are not in the senate in washington? you know i dont really care who voted for it or against it,,,,,,,it needs to come to an end now.............if george bush needs to protect his oil interests in iraq, let him hire some people to protect them......george bush needs to listen to the people of the united states of american............this man talks to us like we are children and his judgement is the only judgement that matters.....he and his vp (war mongers)

That's my President!

Good Speech ... He needs to do ones on Energy, The Border, Health Care and other topics.

Obama is a hypocrite and a fraud, he isn't qualified nor does he have the character to be President, while John McCain is a genuine American Hero!

After Obama's failed attempt to explain his allegiance to Wright and his 20 year and continued loyalty to a church that honored Farrakkan, it is difficult to take anything he says seriously. The words of hypocrites mean nothing.

Hillary's goose is cooked! She doesn't stand a chance against Obama on ANY level. Obama 08!

You gotta love it when the CNN moderators immediately delete posts that discuss Obama's gaffes. He is the last person who should be pointing fingers at other people.

CNN your blatant bias is still shining bright.

If it would have been one time it would not have been such a big deal however he did it several times....folks this is scary. The truth is the truth...

For some people it seems that Mr. McCain's mistake is a very small issue. Well, the fact is that we as a nation made a similar mistake five years ago and it was not small at all.

And one more thing: Regardless of what is the issue, you can read anger and harshness among some of the comments posted on this page. Some of Mrs. Clinton supporters and some of Mr. Obama supporters write their comments based on their hate toward the other candidate not based on their support for Mrs. Clinton or Mr. Obama. That is sad. Why not showing respects for the others, while making the points? Why acting like Extreme Right Wing activists? Then what would be the difference who is up and who is done, if we cannot tolerate each other?

Sorry Obama, but after your wodnerful speech yesterday, you're a loser, pure and simple. Your election is just not going to happen. Hillary trapped you in your own mess and you can't clean it up!

Is anyone noticing all the flags????

'full of it'...Yes, that's exactly what you are...You and your kind are a dime a dozen and most of reason this country is in such a mess.

Don't all be so naive. If Obama or Hillary made this error the GOP would have been all over it from now until Nov.

I have a hard time supporting a man who refuses to take a stand on anything. From his voting record in Illinois with over 100 votes present. To this latest fiasco regarding his pastor. Would a man continue to see a pastor for twenty years and subject his children to his rantings. If he didn't believe some of what he was saying. Does Barack tell his children not to listen to the pastors comments ? And won't his children someday say then why do we go there? I am curious if this pastor was first the pastor of Michelle O'bama. And then here we go again with Barack not taking a stand and just going along with his wife.

I am so glad that Obama takes the time to talk to the American people and not totally disregard us like our current president....

Obama better stick to his only hope "change". Substance does not become him!

"McCain ultimately corrected himself after Sen. Joe Lieberman whispered in his ear."

ACTUALLY, Joe Lieberman corrected McCain. Read the sentence. The next sentence should have read, "Oh by the way, I'm not competent enough to be President."

Anyone who voted for this war that has cost is 680 BILLION should not be elevated to president. Can you imagine the impact of ANOTHER judgement error of this magnitude? It woudl forever sink the US.

Hey, Barack, are you saying once again that words matter?

and what does Obama know? NOTHING!! SHUT UP!

Where does Obama get his ideas about the War? Rev. Jeremiah Wright? To take what was clearly the confusion of words on McCain's part and then draw these comments from them reveals Obama's insecurities. He's wounded and weak so he'll take something this small to give himself the opportunity to keep talking and talking.

And people think that McCain is the candidate that will handle our war on terror the best? He is just like Bush....making up any links or connections he can think of to justify agressive actions against another country. Terrifying. Simply terrifying. I hope that people will see his repeated comments for what they are....the sign that McCain TRULY doesn't understand the crucial details about the terrorist groups that we are fighting. How can he lead a war on terror if he is this ignorant?

This was not a one time mistake. McCain made the same gaffe several times before Lieberman corrected him. Go after him Barack! It's not like McCain is going to take the high road anyway.

John McCain will say anything to get elected...

he's become a one-issue candidate: national security... and he can't speak accurately on that subject

if he says he doesn't know much about the economy and is stumbling on foreign policy, what makes him qualified to be president?

Sorry, Obama but needling someone else over their gaffes doesn't give you foreign policy experience.

Why does CNN have to use incendiary terms like "needles"? Is CNN trying to sway an election?

Some of you are forgetting that McCain "misspoke" about the same thing more than once. I think it shows that more than being an error, it is what he actually believes in.

What Obama has stated is right on spot. Hillary supporters just do not want to hear what he has to say.

By the way, i think Obama led the issue of pastor Wright to rest during his speech yesterday. It is idiotic to think he would agreer to the inflamatory comments made by his pastor (NOT HIM)... you people need to lay the issue to rest.

This old pathetic guy should be at a retirement room
Are you guys really ready to allow this guy to answer the 3AM phone call ??? - I recall you he will be 72 on August before the presidential election
Come on !!!
I don't think he only misspoke I think his brain is tired

Newsflash-for Obama! Americans are not stupid!! You are going to have to come up with more than this to stop John McCain. As far as proving the war in Iraq is making us safer, how can we prove what we have prevented? How about you tell us how you plan to make a difference in America when you get spiritual guidance from a racist?

Time to wake up obamba is a great speaker but does not have the experence to be president or the ability to make major decision

Had to read it twice to see the needeling...

I like Obama, but he didn't need to mention this. I mean, it is a valid statement, but not the Obama i know...

I hope America wakes up to see that this man, while not perfect, is great for the country.

However, I am worried the press (who is so used to dumbing things down they dumbed themselves) is going to finish him off.

When was the last time we had an intellect for president? Wilson? or does Clinton count....nah..not Clinton..

The POINT of the speech was NOT to make fun of McCain's mistake, that was a very very minor point. Read or listen to the entire speech before you jump to such specious conclusions, folks. It was a very intelligent foreign policy speech, something the American people don't get very often from our politicians.

Obama 08

Of course... just like Obama
Everyone else is always clearly wrong- but he is never wrong.

All he has to do to remain in the right, is to give a sppech to justify hate and explain all his lies away.

Why doesn't the rest of the country think as highly of Obama as he thinks of himself?
You lost my vote 10 or 15 hypocritical speeches ago.

it's not like Americans are dying or we are paying billions to be in Iraq.. We might as well stay there for at least a few decades.

McCain '08

P.S. the rich are still paying too much taxes.

Interesting to see that John McCain, who has problems with the conservative right. Now, getting corrected information from all people..........Joe Lieberman. Is John McCain the Republican's token candidate this year?

Mccain seems to be just as lost at times right along with Bush.

While I believe that Senator McCain did misspeak, and did not actually believe that Iran was training Al Qaeda, I think this slip reveals that, in McCain's mind, there really isn't that much difference between Sunnis and Shiites, Al Qaeda and the people we are actually fighting in Iraq, or terrorists and Iraqi nationalists.

McCain misspoke and Obama exploits it in a campaign speech. Doesn't Obama rail against this form of 'gotcha' politics on a daily basis? This seems hypocritical to me.

It is clear that the Republicans are firm in the belief and quickly equate Iran with Al-Queda, which is a perpetuation of the same old speech act of making the whole of the Middle-East as being terrorists. This is nothing more than a practice in racial prejudice and their practice of misinformation to justify their ultimate mistake.

Obama has my vote come November.

If Hillary is the Domocratic nominee, McCain has my vote.

Plain and simple.

I really dont care what Obama says...He is a liar. So he can needle McCain all he wants....Obama should watch what he says....
I will not vote for Obama if he gets the nomination, I will vote for McCain. GO HILLARY....GO HILLARY...GO HILLARY...

At least McCain is addressing the security issues facing our country. Obama is doing anything he can to pull the focus off of his "Uncle". I've always understood that "we are a product of our family values". These are the values we have installed in our persona on a regular basis. I take offence that he didn't deal with this sooner in his campaign. He didn't address it until his his hand was caught in the cookie jar.

"Now we know what we’ll hear from those like John McCain who support open-ended war. They will argue that leaving Iraq is surrender," he said. "That we are emboldening the enemy. These are the mistaken and misleading arguments we hear from those who have failed to demonstrate how the war in Iraq has made us safer. "

-> Yes Obama tell it like it is. You show time and time again you have the best judgement to lead America.

OBAMA '08

LOL!
And what makes it even funnier is that Joe Lieberman had to "tell" McCain he was wrong... lol!
Let the McBushism begin!! lol

Knowing. My bad.

Amen.

Just say no to McBush.

Bet McCain can spot racial bigotry and hatred being spewed from a pulpit better than Obama can.

We wish you well Mr Obama. If God has chosen you nobody can stop, but if not He has a reason. You give us hope and a reason to believe that someday it will be fine. A reason to work extra hard nowing that it will pay off.

Well we now know why whenever you see pictures McCain you also see Joe Liberman behind him. He needs some one to correct his
gaffes.

Of course all Obama Knows is how to talk

How can anyone with an IQ above 90 ever vote for McCain?

Another brilliant speech and a show of command of the facts and issues. Point by point was made about this war and the future of defending this country.. Once again he shows how a president should conduct themselves.

As we all seen, as little coverage it got, McCain is not the stateman or foreign policy expert we are lead to believe. How can you make a mistake like that, 3 times????? Obama pointed this out very clearly as he should have.

Shiite/Sunni whats the difference.

Who cares about those details in the end they are both from the same region and look similar. We should really just attack both because we are more interested in their oil then understanding their cultures.

God Bless America.

Obama worry more about taking a stand against the people by refusing to allow everyone a vote and to have votes count.

I'll vote for McCain any day if you are the democratic nominee.

I will also leave the Democratic party after 36 years over this rigged -in- your- favor election.

The media and the DNC pre-elected you and then handicapped Clinton so that you would win.

But WE the people do not want you. Only a handful of caucus voters want you.

Yes!!! Its time for a President with good ideas and the capability to communicate them. Enough of the MCsame!!
Obama '08

Wait has Obama ever been to Iraq to see what actually is going on there. How can he even comment on a situation if not experiencing first hand like McCain is. So McCain made a blunder big deal. I am more worried about a man running for Pres. who does not disown a pastor no less who G-dam's America.

CNN print this its the truth.

I don't know who's scarier, McCain or the Clintons. Neither can unite the country in order to effect true change in America and with our alllies and/or enemies. If there was ever a time to clear our heads and put our best and strongest foot forward – that time is now.

It's been 40 years since we've seen a leader like Obama. Imagine the possiblities!! I'm ready to do my part!! Step up to the plate and give him your vote. Give a newer, more perfect union your vote.

Race aside, simply sign me as

~ An American

Barry you're takin cheap shots at a war hero. But coming from you a man with no maturity only shows you are arrogant. The only thing you have shown you can do is tear apart your party.

I have been a democrat all my life. But recognize that needling McCain for a silly mistake is far below standard. Obama will do and say and deny and give excuses for anything. Obama's list of "mistakes" (pressing the wrong button when voting, dealing with Rezko, lying about "I never heard reverend Wright say that" and then contradicting himself in his "race" speech and many many more) totally disqualifies him from criticising McCain for a gaffe. Come on is this the way you plan to win the election? Where is your judgement (or did you loose it dealing with Rezko or Wright)?
By the way, todays's polls show that Hillary would beat McCain by 6 percentage points while Obama would tie (47 to 46 %).
Thing are moving in the right direction.

HILLARY 08

Obama should be more concerned over his own memory loss. I never heard Reverend Wright say these things in church and now....I heard him say these things in church. The fact is that Obama bought into the hate speech and can not climb out so he tries to divert attention to McCain's mistake. Yup he certainly is a Uniter.l

Well done, Barack! You gave another great speech. Two for two!

this might be a recurring dream...o wait, no, it happened when Bush first took office and it became clear he knew NOTHING!! (do we want another 4 years of that?!?!)

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama has every right to attack McCain on this gaffe with full fury. We cannot afford another commander in chief that doesn't understand the full distinctions between the region's players. What McCain said was disturbing and unhelpful, regardless of his correction. We must not elect him President, for the good of this nation and its place in the 21st Century world.

anything to divert from his own issues

Ohh BTW i am loving all the flags behind him as of late,

My no lappel sure has a lot a flags behind him !!

While McCain is running a muck in the Middle East and Clinton is out blaming Obama for the mistakes of Michigan's that were due to their state official's own arrogance, Obama is focusing on the issues.

Instead of endorsing McCain and tearing down Obama, Hillary should be focus on the issues and attacking the McCain's embrace of Bush's policy.

Not a good idea Obama Campaign. We don't want to start becoming like Hillary's camp. Let the McCain gaffe go–he misspoke, nothing more.

Obama 08

You know what Obama.Stop condeming on other ppl misspoken as you did the same mistake as well.Most of ppl I know misspoken as well.Why dont you tell me how come the company who contributes to your campaign employed lobbyist?And wht dont you tell me why the University of Chicago who received your earmarks contribute $168,000 dollars to your campagin.You never were in Senate to vote for the war so I dont take that account you are against war.You are manupulative as ever.Ppl should read your bio

McCain is senile and getting more senile each day. He really is a nice man. He should retire to Arizona.

McCain is a great American patriot. But it's just enough to a patriot when making presidential decisions over life and death, war and peace. In dealings with foreign countries you need to exercise good judgment and apply thorough knowledge of the regions. Patriotism can actually blind you making smart strategic decisions. McCain seems to suffer from patriotism blindness. No doubt he may be a an "all American" and decisive leader, but that's just not enough.

anything to divert from his own issues

Oh piss off Obama. Obama lies and has poor judgmenet. Who are you to ask McCain anything. Go back to Rev Wright.

The GOOD Judgment to Lead!
Go Obama!

HRC is so much a hypocrite. If the situation was reversed, she would definitely be an obstructionist. She signed on to a pledge about the DNC rules about early primaries, and when she started losing, she wants to change the rules in the middle of the game. She is currently being an obstructionist in TX Why? Because even though she won the state's primary, Obama is poised have more pledge delgates. Double standard is alive and well in politics.

I'm an Obama supporter and I think he should have let the McCain gaffe go. Everyone makes mistakes.

Having said that, he still gets my vote.

Too old. Too interested in fighting.
put an end to the drama – elect Obama

Go Home Obama

The Republican Party shouldn't talk about the Democrat Candidates as incapable to be Commander-In-Chief, because thier candidate doesn't even know who is fighting in Iraq.

Wow !!!! This man is so presidental. Watch the video. Who in their right mind can argue with anything he said. Obama makes the most sense, he does not b.s the people and talk to us like we are idiots. I appreciate the fact that he speaks to me like an adult who is a critical thinker rather than a mindless follower who can't decifer political spin.

The other candidates dont compete with the straightfowardness, good judgement and strong character that this man displays.

Obama is a gift to America.

Is this all he's got? Obama is in no position to take on either candidate on experience. He needs to try and get back on his message. The media will be more than happy to help.

If it isn't Clinton, McCain '08

THE COMMANDER-IN CHEIF TEST WAS TO VOTE TO GO TO WAR IN IRAQ. MCCAIN AND HILLARY FAILED THAT TEST!

You should not say anything about McCain gaff, you have a 20 year worth of gaff from your spiritual leader to deal with. We do not need another speech on McCain gaff.

John McCain and Hillary Clinton are the politics of the past. Obama is the politics of the future. The US can't afford to engage in more wars and expect to remain the World leader. What happened to the Soviet Union after their ill adviced war in Afganistan?

Obama needs to just go away. I was going to be happy with either him or Hillary but after last few days, there is no way I would vote for Obama if he is chosen. As a democrat, I will vote for McCain before Obama. He true side was shown by his minister!

He should talk, Mr. I'll go back into Iraq if I find out Al Qaeda is there!!!

I don't think Obama is in a position to needle anyone.

mccain need to go home for good
retirment will be the best thing for his and the country good to do.

OBAMA 08

Obama is toast.

I'll just take the pop corn, seat and relax, watching the beginning of his end.

Wow!!!!! It feels good to have a leader with a brain!!!!!!!! God that felt good!! We are a nation again!!!!!

Obama mocked Mccain's Iraq Gaffe where Mccain immediately corrected himself. I guess Obama forgets that he has a gaffe of his own by condoning hate speech with his silence....however, he waited 20 years to correct himself. The slogan for the Obama campaign should be "Hyprocisy, we can believe in".

What is the big deal here??? Everyone can make such mistakes.

its a good thing obama never miss spoke about anything. its a good thing he never makes a mistake. i don't care for mccain, but will vote for him over obama if it comes down to that

BO you need not worry about McCain, you'll not get the chance to ask him anything. Yet I'm sure you have the need to learn. We dems are sick of you and your politics. Hillary will be the one to lead our nation.

Obama gives a great speech, but a great orator does not automatically make a great president. I do not think that Obama handled the Wright situation well initially at all- his answers to questions were muddled and contradictory. He only did well after he had time to prepare a speech. Presidents need to think and react ON THE SPOT. I am concerned about Obama's judgment in putting a RACIST preacher IN HIS STAFF. I don't believe that Obama is a bad person at all- but I am very concerned about HIS JUDGMENT. Why did he open himself up to this? Why support and call family such a RACIST EXTREMIST such as Rev Wright?!

Obama does not seem to be a viable candidate.

What a cheap shot.. Obama get a life...You have no experience whatsoever.

Obama has never mis-spoke? how about Hillary? Why doesn't Obama as S. reyes, the Democratic Chair of the House intel Committee to explain the difference...OH! thats right the Democratic leadership put him in that role when he could not answer a question explaining the differences. A big difference from mixing them up during a speech!

Obama should just SHUT UP!!! He doesn't know anything and anything he says is nothing but lies!

Hillary '08

another great speech that explains his vision