April 15, 2008
Posted: 08:10 AM ET

From
CNN

Watch John McCain’s new ad highlighting his plans for the economy

(CNN)— Keeping up with the number one voter concern this election cycle, John McCain’s campaign released its second general election ad Tuesday stressing his plans to ‘ignite’ the economy.

“As President, John McCain will take the best ideas from both parties to spur innovation,” the narrator says.

The 30 second spot titled “Ignite,” gives bullet points of the presumptive Republican nominee’s plan for taxes, healthcare, energy, job creation and education, while corresponding images pan across the screen.

“Initiatives that will unite us and ignite our economy," the narrator tells viewers. "Big ideas for serious problems.”

According to McCain’s campaign, the ad will air in targeted markets in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Filed under: John McCcain


Reality   April 15th, 2008 9:54 am ET

McCain camp slogan…. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!!!!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 15th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Hmmm….looks like someone else is striving to be the great uniter?

Wonder who has the best shot at actually uniting our government–while still maintaining a capitalist flavor to our society.

Demo Craxy   April 15th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Hillary and McCain= McClinton
Hillary and McCain= one and the same..

Uncle Sam   April 15th, 2008 10:02 am ET

The irony of this year's presidential campaign is that, while the political theme for many Americans has been that of change, the only candidate who has a lifetime proven record of bipartisanship is Sen. John McCain. While the others may talk a good game, John McCain quietly goes about practicing what the others only preach.

Americans for McCain '08

Jessica   April 15th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Give it a rest Mccain, we know you're no good in in the economy debate no matter what you say. You are clueless.

the drama queen=hillary   April 15th, 2008 10:08 am ET

mcNuts leave our country alone…
you'll be worst than bush……

enough already, how can u go to sleep every nite and say the war was worth it,,,???!!!!………shame on u…….

the wicked witch could never end the war , cuz she said yes to it…
and i only see on man, and only one man, who can do this and that would be sen.obama….

god bless

the drama queen=hillary   April 15th, 2008 10:09 am ET

mcNuts leave our country alone…
you'll be worst than bush……

enough already, how can u go to sleep every nite and say the war was worth it,,,???!!!!………shame on u…….

the wicked witch could never end the war , cuz she said yes to it…
and i only see one man, and only one man, who can do this and that would be sen.obama….

god bless

NIC   April 15th, 2008 10:10 am ET

what economic plan? his guy is so out of touch with reality it's not even funny. i do give him some credit, he is a war hero and for that i will always respect john mccain. but to lead this country, that is a bit of a stretch. doesn't anyone remember it wasnt too long ago that mccain openly said "what bad econony"? he said that he wasn't too particular concern with the bad econony at the moment. is he crazy, how can he NOT be concerned, its on everyones mind! everyday people are being creamed at the gas pump, heating and energy cost, higher food prices, little to no health care converage…….etc etc.
im sorry, he is a war hero, but i deffinately dont want him to run this country if i had a say about it. oh yeah, i forgot one other thing, another 100+ years in Iraq. he doesn't feel the burden, but everyone else does. like i said before, a war hero, but definately no where in touch with reality. and i hope everyday people see this.

***AMERICAN***   April 15th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Once again, he is taking about his plan instead of "bashing" the other guy. Moral high ground.

Will you ever post any of my comments?

Jed in Texas   April 15th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Wow,John really loves to play with things that go "bang" doesnt he?Now hes going to fix everything his party screwed up for eight years with his newfangled snake oil that cures everything.Wow and a new catch phrase too"bullet points",now that really does Ignite me.

RealityKing   April 15th, 2008 10:14 am ET

"McCain highlights economic strategy"

Meanwhile, back at the dnc ranch, the Clinton/Obama cage match to the death continues…

Grif   April 15th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Kill the Drain, and Vote McCain!

KMAN   April 15th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Gee, thanks John for bringing such excitement to the campaign! NOT

seymore, pa   April 15th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I trust Mc Cain more than the other two put together.
Go to FACTCHECK.ORG to see who is lying about what.

43 year old white man   April 15th, 2008 10:18 am ET

hes to old…he has no real plan for this country
Obama 08

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 15th, 2008 10:19 am ET

If John McCain can't read from the teleprompter he's going to be in deep trouble in a debate with Obama or Hillary. He is so scripted when talking about the economy and that's not good. He should be able to grasp the problems and solutions of the economy without reading,

EBC   April 15th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I think Sen. McCain is starting to DIG himself deeper and deeper into a whole right next To Sen. Clinton.

He has flipped flopped on just about every issue thus far. Every time he gets caught mis-speaking and mis-guided on issues regarding the Iraq war, economy, etc. He comes out with his "I had a dream" speech" It's a dream that has already lapse in any level of common sense or intelligence. Some of his speeches don't make any sense whatsoever.

This all coming from a candidate that doesn't embrace his religion publicly or hasn't been baptized in his own faith. What kind of fragle-nagle bull is this? The ONLY time he refers to his faith is when he talks about his POW status. Okay… but what about BEFORE you were a POW? Where was your faith base? Where is your faith AFTER you were a POW? Where? I mean we can't just believe in GOD while we are in turmoil, it's having a relationship with the LORD 24/7 days out of th year, just NOT when it's convenient for you when you make speeches or just because you think it will gain you brownie points!! Are you kidding me?

I think Sen. McCain's military service IS NOT ENOUGH to deem him the best candidate. There were other military members who were also POWs and most never came home, but others who DID. Is this the only requirement required of our President? I think NOT.

David in Illinois   April 15th, 2008 10:20 am ET

McCain has one economic plan….take almost all of our available funding and use it for war. More war is his economic stimulus package. 100 more years! No third term for Bush!

Steve   April 15th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Well he must be doing something since he isn't devoting any time to supporting veterans.

JOHN MCCAIN SUPPORT THE NEW GI BILL… OR AT LEAST HAVE SOMEONE READ IT TO YOU!!!!!!

honkey white guy from cali   April 15th, 2008 10:26 am ET

talk about someone talking down and being a elitist well guess i would be also if my wife was worth 100 million. I am telling you his speech this am was laughable was hard to tell if he was the Republican nominee or democrat. He was actually promoting the Columbian free trade agreement, and says NAFT was a huge success that brought in millions of new job and brought our economy up. I can not believe he is trying to sale that non since! so funny

Go Obama 08

Alonzo Demetrius   April 15th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Sen McCain is truly striving to improve our country as opposed to the other two who are just focusing on what is wrong in our country and bashing, bashing, bashing (because they don't know any other way to manage).

honkey white guy from cali   April 15th, 2008 10:28 am ET

American they always post your comments I see your close minded view points often stop complaining

An Agnostic Democrat   April 15th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Did I miss something? I didn't think McSame new anything about the economy as he so often reminds us. Maybe Lieberman can feed him some good lines from his VP bid back in 2000 while he puts his hand up his back to coordinate the mouth with the message of more of the same.

Rich in Texas   April 15th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Republicans don't care about poor people! Their base is the "have and have mores".

No Republicans in Whitehouse   April 15th, 2008 10:31 am ET

TODAY in "BAGHDAD — As many as 53 people, including 12 children, died in a bombing Tuesday in Baquba, a city the Americans believed they had largely taken back from Sunni insurgents last summer. A second bomb later struck Ramadi, the capital of Anbar Province, killing at least 13 people, including 4 police officers, and wounding 15 other people, according to the local police. (NY Times)"

The economic plans McCain has doesn't matter when he wants to spend 12 million a month (or whatever crazy amount it is) in IRAQ.

McCain has no plan other than to bankrupt the US further in IRAQ.

The war is ISSUE #1

Zoinks   April 15th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Igniting the economy…with napalm!!!! 10 Million Years of War! $1 Billion a day! Oil at $113 a barrel! KABOOM! Bring it on McCain! Bring. It. On.

Santosh-Philadelphia   April 15th, 2008 10:32 am ET

The economy has practically nothing to do with the President-I mean any President. It is a wasted vote to vote for a Pres. candidate based on their so-called "economic policies." Plain and simpled: THE ECONOMY IS not THE PRESIDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY.

The presidency was set up by our founding fathers w/few primary responsibilities: national security, foreign policy, domestic seecurity and a few infrastructure-related decisions here and there.

How the economy is doing during an administration is a matter of luck. President Clinton was lucky that he presided during the tech-boom. Pres. G. H. W. Bush was unlucky that we were still recovering from a recession in 1992. The current Pres. Bush was a little unlucky early but quite fortunate for about a 4 1/2 year span as the economy was booming although the bulk of the good news was after he'd already been re-elected. The federl reserve board has 6 times the power that the President does in having any effect on the economic cycle.

But remember, recessions are unfortunately and painfully for some, a natural part of the economic cycle. They are not the doing of any leader. They don't represent a person's failure. Presidents don't fix or grow economies. If they try to get invovled, they could ruin it rather-such as if they were to impose protectionist policies, etc. Luckily, none of our recent Presidents have done that.

Marilyn   April 15th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Even though I am a Democrat I have always liked John McCain. If it weren't for his war mongering I would vote for him in a heartbeat. However, if Obama is the Democratic nominee I will vote for him anyway.

JB Oakland   April 15th, 2008 10:39 am ET

If McCain knows "less" about the economy than he does about National Defense, than God help us all if he's elected.

Bob, NY   April 15th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Can't wait for those jr senators to chime in about how their economic experience as lawyers is soooo much better than John's..

Denis for NOBAMA   April 15th, 2008 10:49 am ET

How can OBAMA's supporters not see him for what HE is. A fast talking BS'er who talks the big talk but has done nothing. He has no CREDIBILITY, NO JUDGEMENT. NOT NOW— NOT EVER —- NO WAY — NOBAMA. For all the "Wright Reasons" If Hillary does not win the nomination, then John MccCain you have my vote.

Hillary all the way in 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

demwit   April 15th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Hey!!! I wonder if he still wants Greenspan to advise him??

LORD HAVE MERCY !   April 15th, 2008 10:52 am ET

CANT WAIT TO SEE A DEBATE BETWEEN:

OBAMA OR HILLARY vs McCAIN.

THIS IS GOING TO BE HILLARIOUSLY SAD…LOL

LOL, I MEAN…HE MIXES UP SUNNITES AND CHIITES, ALQAEDA AND IRAKIS…TRY TO IMAGINE A DEBATE ON THE ECONOMY. AND IT S ABOUT THE WAR, THE SUBJECT HE IS SUPPOSED TO KNOW ABOUT…

WAIT FOR THE ECONOMY WHERE HE RECOGNIZES HE DOES NOT KNOW ANYTHING…

PLUS…IN GENERAL YOU CAN EXPECT SOMEONE TO LEARN ON THE JOB….IN MCCAIN'S SITUATION IT S THE CONTRARY: YOU DONT EXPECT A 75 YEAR OLD TO LEARN QUICK…JESUS, IF HE IS THE PRESIDENT, I HOPE HE IS THE EXCEPTION WITHIN THE AVERAGE 75 YEAR OLDS

LORD HAVE MERCY.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 15th, 2008 10:52 am ET

To the Agnostic Democrat–your comment.
Did I miss something? I didn't think McSame new anything about the economy as he so often reminds us.

Clearly he's a man who possesses the experience and skill to pull talented people together. The bigger difference is he has the respect and dedication of both political parties.

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   April 15th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Poor McCain. He has to deal with the Bush legacy, and will have to answer why he wants to continue to grow our already ENORMOUS national debt of 10 TRILLION!

People who think that McCain is all about national security, need a lesson in economics. IF OUR NATION IS IN DEBT TO CHINA, DUBAI, SAUDI ARABIA, etc., then WE ARE IN FAR greater DANGER than from Bin-Laden.

A bankrupt USA is a tragedy and its not far from REALITY. WAKE UP AMERICA!

Sharon, Seattle   April 15th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Blue collar jobs are already being lost and next will be white collar jobs.

This party has been turning a blind eye to outsourcing. They're killing manufacturing, research, engineering and scientific jobs. There will be no jobs left for graduates because of not only offshore outsourcing but H1B and L1 work visas for foreigners.

Corporate America continues to lobby for even greater numbers of these work Visas. McCane needs to wake up. There's nothing left to ignite.

Grif   April 15th, 2008 10:57 am ET

John McCain doesn't have to Dream, too many people already do that, it seems's.
The work is going out of the old Empires, and into the new. and all the complaining in the World is not going to change that. No matter who is holding the Bank.. Its a matter of who you can trust it with for another 4yr's..

pc   April 15th, 2008 10:57 am ET

McCain is too old to think. He doesn't have an economic strategy. Give it up McCain!!!

Channell   April 15th, 2008 10:58 am ET

I am willing to bet my life savings that Romney is advising McCain on the economy….

sandy   April 15th, 2008 10:58 am ET

This man turned me off for voting for him when he sang his "bomb,bomb, Iran song. If you remember nothing about McCain, you better all remember his song.

Nando, Florida   April 15th, 2008 10:59 am ET

MCCRAZY will be the end of this country when we are blown back to the stone age. This man will start WW III the day he gets sweared in . I served in the Military and we would see these kind of guys a mile away and we would put them on KP as soon as we could.

April in Texas   April 15th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Keep making promises McCain. You are doing just what Bush did when he was running. Once he was elected we see where that went, you guessed it, right out the window.

Obama 08

Channell   April 15th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Anyone who thinks this drawn out democratic primary is not hurting the dems is (dare i say it) out of touch. McCain is evolving as the republican candidate while we are fighting amongst one another and giving him ammo to fight against us in the summer…if this keeps up we will not stand a chance..McCain is not so far right that he is not appealing to independants or even conservative dems and the more time he has to plan and the more time the dems spend fighting the more appealing he will become….

bracing myself for more of the same

Shawna   April 15th, 2008 11:04 am ET

choosing not to help homeowners, tax cuts for the wealthiest…I think america has gotten it's fill of republican ideology on the economy

GM from MN   April 15th, 2008 11:05 am ET

"Big ideas for serious problems.”

Pretty Vague isn't it?

Maybe he means invading Iran.

Arizona Mike   April 15th, 2008 11:08 am ET

AMERICAN…
I agree with that statement…
McCain has problems in his own party because he often crossed the partisan line… They talk of unity from Obama however he is as far left as it gets… Hillary is the same… so when they see someone who actually works with both sides he gets dogged simply because it's not your party. Funny how people expect their leaders to be bi-partisan… but they aren't even close…

McCain does an add about trying to help and gets slammed for it… guess he should just make a bunch of adds slamming the other side.. at least that would make him more or a democrat!

Students for McCain   April 15th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Hey all you liberals talking about McCain. He does have the best record for bipartisanship and as for the drama queen=hillary. I think he has more trouble then you think sleeping considering he already has one son in IRAQ and his youngest might be going as early as the fall. Vote for real change. Vote McCain.

Small Town Dan   April 15th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Flip/flop McPain has not addressed the fundemental folly of deregulation and a consumer led economy: working people become wage slaves while America's wealth becomes more concentrated in the hands of an elite all too willing to undercut the basic quality of life of the rest of America in the name of profit! McPain's neo con obsessions virtually gurantees that mega fed agencies will continue to grow goverment rather than reduce its size.

McPain failed to address health care which is the most debilitating issue facing our economy today. His idea of govt backed mortgages are not new…they already exist and do not differ policies Bush has already implemented. These policies have not stopped foreclosures and fails to recognize that a fall out will not be a mere correction in the market, it will wipe out the wealth of most middle income Americans by devaluing their homes.

The summer break on the Fed Gasoline Tax is only a temporary measure which does not address our oil addiction. We need the tax holiday but it is a cheap fix that ignores the greater problem: The Iraq War and threats against Iran has caused speculators to drive up the prices of oil knowing that Bush and McPain's reckless colonial designs in the middle east will certainly affect production, consumption and attacks on oil pipes.

NickNas   April 15th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Bittergate??? She gets a BUMP in the Polls??

What does this tell us.

Hillary and Bill can do ANYTHING they want in this country THAT IS WHY THEY DO IT!

5 LEGITIMATE Scandals in as many weeks.
Laughing off ALL LEGITIMATE Questions of the people.
The 800K that Proves she lied
Too many lies to count actually

And she is UP in the Polls???

THIS is the new trend in MY country? Lies, deciet ,cheat, deny ,secrecy, renewed open racism?

I would like a list of every person who back this Team so I can make sure for the rest of my life I do NO business with them.

Hillary actually said " I will show who gave to our foundation and Library AFTER I get the nomination"

These Clinton bots have VERY LOW standards and expectations. Do you people also ask your BABYSITTERS to prove they are NOT child molesters AFTER you leave them with them for the WEEKEND???? ( Hint it is JUST as stupid for those who don't get it)

Levae   April 15th, 2008 11:20 am ET

NIght of the Living Dead. McCain is so lost. Once his war story gets old he will do like Hillary, make it a black white thing. So typical of those 2 republicans.

Ric   April 15th, 2008 11:21 am ET

The irony of this year's presidential campaign is that, while the political theme for many Americans has been that of change, the only candidate who has a lifetime proven record of bipartisanship is Sen. John McCain. While the others may talk a good game, John McCain quietly goes about practicing what the others only preach.

Americans for McCain '08!!!
Democrats for Mc Cain '08!!

Love the USA   April 15th, 2008 11:25 am ET

The Democratas have had two years in control of Senate & the Congress,..Why didn't they do somethng then. WHY??
Don't beat up McCain, go after your elected officals in the Senate and the Congress.

Democrats tell you one thing and do another when they get into office.

McCain talk to the people tell them how it is, that if we are not free in this country, we won't have to worry about the economy.

Listen to Lou Dobbs, who now has become my hero on CNN to understand and get the straight facts on all candidates.

Thanks Lou..

Cynthia   April 15th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Will he remember the speech on economics that he gave today a month later? Just asking.

NickSanDiego   April 15th, 2008 11:27 am ET

I find it VERY telling that CNN COMPLETELY DROPPED ALL of the " GATES" of Hillary Clinton (They were ACTUAL " Gates") and have beat the HELL out of this "Bitter" thing for a FULL FIVE DAYS now.

This AFTER she humiliated a CNN reporter by laughing off a Serious direct and completely relevant question that if answered would have a HUGE effect on the voters of PA and the rest of the Country.

All of the other " Gates" aside check the ticker, THIS was the turning point in Coverage.

What are you up to CNN?? ( like THIS will get posted)

Obama = Gas Bag Politics / McCain '08   April 15th, 2008 11:28 am ET

The VAST MAJORITY of small town AMERICANS are PATRIOTS.

The vast majority of Obama supporters are IGNORANT SHORT SIGHTED SPECIAL INTERESTS AND MINORITIES.

The problem OBAMA'S supporters have is that their attention span is limited to the latest YOU TUBE clip or OMG TEXT CLIP.
They never sacrificed for their country and wouldn't know what it is if it hit them in the face.
They grew up ( and still are ) CHILD LIKE just like their " YES WE CAN"
NAIVE AND IMMATURE SLOGAN SUGGESTS.

Just because GEORGE BUSH has debased the Presidency they think the BAR HAS BEEN LOWERED!
NOT!

Walt   April 15th, 2008 11:28 am ET

McCain is full of it when he talks about the economy. He touts his Heroism as a Vietnam wae hero. Go to vietnamvetsagainstjohnmccain to learn the reak truths about the so called hero. He is nothing but a Washington insider and a blatant flip flopper. Why help the economy now all of a sudden, John. Why has it took you decades to do something for the people instead of yourself. I am a Vietnam COMBAT Veteran, who spent 19 months in the jungle. I didn't have famous Admirals in my family, to insure that i got better treatment than others. I didn't make 30 some propaganda tapes for the NVA. How could you be a war hero, when you only had 20 or so hours of actual combat flying? How could a real Heroe crash several,million dollar jets? How could you gettwenty or more Medals for only 20 hours of combat? Could it have been you Admiral father that made sure you got them?

Arrthur Elmer   April 15th, 2008 11:28 am ET

McCain's economic plan is to keep borrowing 1.34 BILLION DOLLARS EVERYDAY TO KEEP THE BIGGEST TAX BREAK IN HISTORY FOR THE RICHEST OF AMERICANS, LIKE WARREN BUFFET, BILL GATES, DONALD TRUMP, HIS WIFE, THE BUSHES, THE WALTONS WHO OWN WALMART, AND ALL THE REST OF THE MORE THAN 500 BILLIONAIRES.

McCain is a CORRUPTED elitist   April 15th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Like Bush, McCain is corrupted and working for big corporations. His plans do not benefit the American people. Tax holiday? This is a way of tricking the American people to accept the high gas prices AFTER the holiday is over.

No matter what he says now to get elected, his past actions speak loudly. He has played the game of Washington politics for so long, he is corrupted.

Let's all pray to God almighty for a positive change in how our government is run. Regardless of whether Hillary or Obama would be president, I pray that God intercedes and heals our government.

Darth Vadik, CA   April 15th, 2008 11:31 am ET

If you vote for this freak, you deserve everything you are going to get, and don't deserve the house you're about to lose.

merle 7   April 15th, 2008 11:32 am ET

If McCain cares nothing about american vets (a group he supposedly identifies with)as evidence to his voting record in congress,then how can americans believe he would care to bring about these solution for the average american. all his soultions will cut into is precious war budget,which Iam sure would come first.

Dems for the white house!
Obama 08!

Steve   April 15th, 2008 11:32 am ET

The current 20 trillion dollar hole in the economy is just the Keating 5 scandal involving the thrifts meltdown on a much larger scale. What would Mccain know about Economics except what he learned or did not learn from the keating 5 scandle.

***AMERICAN***   April 15th, 2008 11:36 am ET

He is not an idiot. Idiots bash each other causing more problems instead of solving problems.

Ovitshio Branco   April 15th, 2008 11:37 am ET

I find it amazing that Hillary can call out OBAMA as an Elitist when the man clearly isn’t as rich as she has been all her life.
IN her AD she brags on her families summer cottage, how many people in 1950 had the resources to to have a summer cottage.
She made 109 million dollars. If it wasn’t for Barack’s books he wouldn’t have made what he did.
Yes he went to an Ivy league school , but so did she.
But unlike Barack she was NEVER raised by a single mother who had to help support them on FOOD STAMPS,and died at an early age.
Barack is a man who had to be determined to get where he is today, HILLARY has always had a carpet placed at her feet.
I used to like the Clinton’s until I seen them now for what they are,which are opportunistic that think they are entitled to the presidency , now which candidate is arrogant,patronizing,condescinding,and ELITIST.
Certainly not OBAMA, and this WHITE BITTER PENNSYLVANIA WILL NEVER VOTE FOR HILLARY LYING CLINTON, or BOMB BOMB BOMB IRAN JOHN McCAIN.

J of NC   April 15th, 2008 11:43 am ET

This mgiht sound crazy but read it anyway please. Do you want someone to be a president who does care about the country and is well educated in the economy and other issues? Do you want someone who isn't involved in politics but is involved in leadership. (We don't need a politician) Do you want someone who isn't involved in a political party and would have no ties to special interest. On the ballot for general election write in Dave Cash. None of the candidates (even third party) know what it means to serve people but this man does. At this point America needs to do things differently. You want change? Make a change yourself cause you have that power. No matter who is elected they will still have all of the weaknesses of any other politician and the person we need as president does not need to be another politician or things will not change.

JERRY   April 15th, 2008 11:46 am ET

McCain - Economic Strategy….isn't that an oxymoron?

HILLARY 08!!!!!

Ilona Proud Canadian for Obama   April 15th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Calling all Democrats.

Go to Huffington Post and read, Frank Schaeffer's article. Good News for Democrats. It is quite a lengthy read, but it is absolutely worth reading. Make sure you get to the bottom of the article. You will be pleasantly surprised. Share this with your friends.

Scott, Wichita   April 15th, 2008 11:49 am ET

So, the Obama and Clinton camps first criticize his lack of an economic plan, then criticize him when he presents one.

Stop being hypocritical, and work on picking your own candidate. At least the GOP is being represented by one person, instead of two. All the DNC is showing the world right now is how greedy they are, compared to a party that chose a candidate that half the party doesn't beleive is a true Republican

therealist   April 15th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Hate is akin to racism, and both make people look like idiots when they combine either into their mindless talking points..

LORD HAVE MERCY !   April 15th, 2008 11:52 am ET

TO MCCAIN SUPPORTERS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THESE INFORMATION FROM YOU :

- YOUR AGE
- YOUR IQ
- YOUR PSYCHIATRIC RECORD

Cosmo   April 15th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Earth to all of you morons who cry about these tax cuts for the wealthiest few: Think of how many jobs this wealthy few creates. Think of how many people's retirement funds are found within the wealthiest few's companies. Think of the fact that the wealthiest few PAY THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAXES IN HISTORY!

Are all of you people so blind to this meaningless talking point that you have no clue what you're actually railing against?!

Think for yourselves for once. There's a difference between a pretty sounding talking point and reality.

TEXAN   April 15th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hillary can go for the VP nomination in the Republican Party… :) We do not care, she is more Republican right now than Democrat!

HillBilly wants to help McCain then Go Ahead, Just GO!

OBAMA 08″

He has the support of Democrats, Independents, Republicans, New Voters etc, etc, etc… …. :) He will be the Next President of this Wonderful Country and will take us out of th chaos we are in Right Now with the Republican Party.

I'm an Independent voter and thinker!

IAMWMD   April 15th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

If it's not cutting services for the poor to make the rich richer, Lil McBush and the Republican party don't have a clue. They're chances of coming up with a good economic package are about the same as finding the WMD's they lied about.

Obama 08

ObiWanJacoby   April 15th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

McCain has got to win this. If anyone else does they will try to pull out of Iraq which will allow Iran to take it over (and anyone who thinks they will not is nuts). And when that happens…. you think we have high gas/food prices now???

Nobillary Andobama   April 15th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

The Recession….Liberal style

spoiled rotten Americans = Americans who think the government should bail them out from their SELF INDUCED financial problems = an "Entitlement" society = spending money on luxury instead of saving it = lots of debt = complaining that it is the government's fault that they are in debt = media fueled claims of a recession = looking to the government to bail you out = Barack Obama supporters = spoiled rotten Americans….

it sure is a vicious circle….it spins to the left in case you were wondering

America….if you think Obama will personally solve your economic problems because he makes a rousing motivational speech or will wave a magic wand if he is elected and all will be well….WAKE UP!

"HOPE" is not a method….just a nice sound bite

jonathan   April 15th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

To No Republicans in Whitehouse person i agree with you about Mccain but you need to getin touch with the war. Millions per month on the war? Start thinking billions.

Vote Bush's 3rd term
Vote Mccain

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   April 15th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

McCain should plan to enter a nursing home, not the White House!!!! He's too old to ever become President!!! LOL!!!

***AMERICAN***   April 15th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

April 15th, 2008 11:52 am ET

TO MCCAIN SUPPORTERS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THESE INFORMATION FROM YOU :

- YOUR AGE - 43
- YOUR IQ - 175
- YOUR PSYCHIATRIC RECORD - never been.

How about yours? If you are interested, I have alos retired from the military, traveled around the world, live in other countries and I teach at a college.

I have also always supported the Dems until this election when the best people left too soon and left us with this problem.

John P   April 15th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

According to what McCain said at the debates his economic plan is to drop interest rates to 0% (can you say inflation) and stay in Iraq for another 100 years. What a winning plan!!!! Senile Old Man with no knowledge of foreign policy & economics with anger issues for President.

IAMWMD   April 15th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

To answer Love USA's question. The reason nothing is getting done in Congress is because of G Dubya and his cronies veto everything that helps average families.

He has this remarkable ability not to use that thing between his ears. I'm really surprised that his brain is still comatose after the drugs and alcohol he's done or still doing.

Obama 08

carolflowery   April 15th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

just in case you missed it, obama's economic proposals will tax us to death, the largest increase since the second world war, give me a break

Do You Know McGoo?   April 15th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

We know you John, why? Because we've seen you for seven years. You are the spitting image of GW, and you know it. You love his war so much that you are chomping at the bit to start another one, with Iran.

We know you John, and it's not a pretty picture.

John McGoo   April 15th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

He is so out of touch it's funny. I don't have one thing to say about Mr. McGoo except he will never be my president. He's a good man, but he needs to retire. He doesn't have new ideas, just George Bush's ideas–and we all know where those ideas got us. In the toilet.

Obama 08

McGoo Who?   April 15th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Bring the boys home, bring them back alive, bring the boys home, bring them back alive. Why don't you turn the ships around…

No John McSame, McMini Me, McGoo–NEVER.

You're The Same John McCain   April 15th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

This man has too many houses to keep up with average Americans, I think the straight talk is getting a little garbled.

Obama 08

White And Wrong   April 15th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I'm a 65 year old white male, and John McSame is wrong for this country.

We need Barack.

Obama 08

You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch   April 15th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Mr. Grinch is going to steal my Christmas with all this war talk. Bring those fine men and women home, now.

Obama 08

You're A Mean One   April 15th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

You nauseate me, Mr. Grinch.

Obama 08

Mel   April 15th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Hey John, don't let us down, take a sad song, and make it better. Bring the men and women in Iraq home, now.

1,2,3,4 We don't want your costly war.

America 08

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