Chairman Dean's weekly smears of John McCain will backfire, resulting in a victory for Sen. McCain in November.

Americans for McCain '08

Obama will waste that money he has no chance in the GE.
Give all 168k to McCain he will need it !

McCain's whining about how, as a good "Daddy Warbucks" Republican, he is sooooooooo much in favor of pulbic financing of elections! Sure! How ironic that his own tactic could backfire on him! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

Whatever… Howard Dean is the President of B. Obama's fan club. Just as McCain started to point out that Obama will go back on his word about accepting public funds, Dean comes out with this, because McCAin made his precious Obama look deceitful.

It's about time! I wondered how long the DNC would sit on its butt while McCain's campaign financing went unchallenged!

While the Democrats commit political suicide due to two egomaniacs vying for the nomination, Tricky Howard is trying to use back door legal trickery to silence the Republicans during this infighting. That party is so dirty, it is sickening.

Every time I hear McCain talk about honesty in government, I laugh (and cry).

Do you remember the Keating Five Savings and Loan scandal?

McCain says he "learned" from that "mistake."

So did I. I, also, "learned" from HIS mistake!

Took me 25 years to recover financially!

Who do you think I will vote for this year?

Another desperate act by DNC.
This is typical of DNC and Howard Dean.
If your candidates lack character is not McCain’s fault.

How can McCain accuse someone of "flip-floping" when the person haven't done it, and he is the one that is currently doing it. Like Obama says about the so called "eltist comments" " I can expect that from sombody like John McCain."

People who think logically for Obama!

I am no McCain fan… but I did find it odd when Tom McMahon, the DNC's executive director said in a statement Monday. "So he could ignore the spending cap and raise unlimited money from lobbyists and special interests," when Obama has three times the funds raised than McCain… Guess the special interests aren't as good as they used to be!

Doesn't surprise me. The Democratic Party leaders are down right worried. They know they have two candidates who are acting like irresponsible children and reveal no capacity in leading this country. They also know that those Americans with any common sense and the ability of logical thinking are questioning their candidates credentials. So to cover their trail they now have to go after McCain at any angle they can. What a bunch of political losers. I am one who also thinks we need some grown-up and intelligent change in this country, but the two Democrat morons scare the hell out of me.

John McCain has alot of explaining to do. Poor old man better invest in depends.

Dean is right on this one. John McCain had previously attempted to get out of this and the only way he will be able to do so if the dates of the loan are changed. That in itself would be fraud.

Howard Dean is almost like Mr. Clinton he need to be quiet. Could be the DNC is worried about something.

Will the DNC make sure Obama sticks to his pledge then?

The media should do more to point this out about McCain. Ask McCain more questions about this issue instead of playing him out to be a "good guy" all the time.

McCain can't talk about anything other than his war stories and Iraq. Beyond that, he stumbles. The media has been so busy about dragging the DNC down, it's McCain's turn to come under the microscope. How about his horrible tempers?

GET EM DEAN….

There's been a lot of talk about photos of Jack Abramoff and George Bush, but Hillary Clinton has her own photo problems. For example, there's the photo of Bill and her standing next to illegal fundraiser Johnny Chung signed by HRC, "To Johnny Chung with best wishes and appreciation." Chung reportedly funneled several hundred thousand dollas from Chinese military intelligence to Bill Clinton's 1996 campaign. As Chung put it once, "I see the White House is like a subway — you have to put in coins to open the gates." He was talking about the $50,000 he gave Hillary Clinton's top aide while seeking VIP treatment at the White House.

Richard, you said: John McCain has alot of explaining to do. Poor old man better invest in depends.

You must be an Obama supporter, what a moron! If you don't have anything intelligent to say, please do us all the favor and don't post a comment.

It would also be really nice to know why tax payers are forced to fund his traveling all over the world promoting himself!!

McCain made the pledge (but never took the money) and only backed out when Obama who pledged in writing to take public financing decided it wasn't in his best interest. It's great watching the Democrats tear themselves apart, and you really think we want anyone from your party running the country. The best part will be in November (just remember 1972) what people say to your face does not alway's equate to what they do behind the curtain. As for Obama his core group is 18-30 year olds, and what percentage of that group will miss the vote. Republicans and your 35-70 core group do not miss elections.

They shouldnt bother forcing him into anything. They should just use it as an issue come November. McCain is a pathetic fundraiser. Obama will absolutely crush him in money raised.

The FEC sets the rules of who gets the money and how. A candidate can't say I want it and then no. That shows poor planning in the campaign and knowledge of the rules. If the FEC says that McCain signed up, it is up to them to say that he can pull out. It is as simple as that.

To Pam, McCain saved the taxpayers 70 million by not taking secret service. Obama and Clinton have both gone on overseas trips too.

McCain never gave certification to the bank to use it as collateral. McCain didn't take one dime of the money. Dean backed out of the system the same way. So did Kerry. The system is voluntary if you don't take any money you can back out any time. McCain purposefully didn't use the certifaction of public funds as collateral. McCain did everything the right way and backed out the right way. Reid and the dems are holding up the FEC so McCain won't be able to get 84 million for the general election.

Actually Mr. McCain used his "pledge" as collateral for a loan, this means this "pledge" is something he is Contractually liable for, he now has decided, since he has raised the money, that he no longer needs to follow the words of the contract, this is where the lawsuit lays. If he used the matching funds as "collateral" he is then required to get the matching funds and if he gets the matching funds he has to follow the rules he helped put in place. If he did NOT use the funds as "collateral" than he is not obliged to use matching funds and therefore can continue to raise monies. So the simple question is were matching funds used as collateral for the loan or not. I believe, based only on a small amount of research, that the monies were used as collateral and therefore he is obliged to get matching funds and follow those rules. It is basically like asking for a home loan, using the house you are to buy as collateral, and then NOT buying the house with that money( say because you inherited lots of money) but still paying the home loan back on the payment plan per the contract

Sad to say, but McCain might not live to be able to use the money in November. I think the Republicans better have a back-up nominee. They keep forgetting how OLD McCain is. He's pretty old.

Gimmee a break. The DNC won't allow Michigan and Florida to county and now they want to rule the Republican party also?!

Newflash for David in Santa Maria, CA… both major political parties are so dirty that it is sickening. Find me a politician that wouldn't sell his grandma's kidneys (while she was still alive) for political gain and I will shake you to wake you up from whatever dream you are having.

Politicians will use whatever dirty, underhanded tricks will win them office; the bigger the office, the bigger the lengths they will go to to get it. That goes for Democrats and Republicans alike.

lol. I keep forgetting that John McCain is in the race.

I thought it was just Hillary & Obama.

Sounds like the DNC is getting worried over something……

Caught You!!! "NOT THIS TIME"!!!!!!

McCain needs to get off of Obama's back and respond to this. McCain make sure your own backyard is clean first or did you just forget to clean it?

Come on America! You have to choose the least of the political evils. It sure can't be Clinton or Obama. They make the devil proud!!!!! All politicians are in it for 2 things: MONEY and POWER. They could care less about us "Little People." If you think any of them are for you and your family, open your eyes and your ears, they don't!!!! Quit bickering with each other and take a stand on changing our government values.
Stand up for our constitutional rights, put God back in our schools, disbar the ACLU(worse than politicians), put your families first. It is not about me or you, it is about our children and their children. Grow up and demand our politicians hear our voices. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

McCain is a fraud and a dirty liar. He is in bed with big business, big oil, lobbyists, and the Bush administration. Has he or his wife filed tax returns?? McCain would do anything and say anything to anyone anywhere to score votes. America can do better and we need better, much better, than another Bush term.

o Doug R
Are you Obama suppoter?Only Obama suppoters can spew such hate.A word of advised,you should back up your hatred when you write somehing as that.
For your imformation all the candidates has ties to lobbyist,big bussiness and big oil.Oil company are not supposed to donate money to any campaign directly as it is illegal,so they are usuing workers,spouse etc to donate their money.And for your information as well,Obama is the second candidate who among the three candidates received money for big oil and also the pharma.The top spot belong to Clinton and mccain is the last as he only received less than 100 thousand dollars with this two big company conbined.If you think Lobbyist funded Mccain campaign than you be in shock as I woild check your Obama campaign itself.Do you wisely think that all that millions comes from people like us?Please do some research before you write.It will upgrade you on your knowledge.Jus because you do not like a candidae doesnt mean you should shows such hatred.No wonder Obamamaniac to drink cool aid everytime.