(CNN) - John McCain’s campaign sent supporters a fundraising e-mail Friday that claims Hamas approves of Democrat Barack Obama’s foreign policy vision, and is hoping for his victory this fall.
“Barack Obama's foreign policy plans have even won him praise from Hamas leaders,” writes McCain deputy campaign manager Christian Ferry. “Ahmed Yousef, chief political adviser to the Hamas Prime Minister said, ‘We like Mr. Obama and we hope he will win the election. He has a vision to change America.’”
The McCain fundraising e-mail says Obama’s stands have earned him “kind words” from Hamas. “John McCain's foreign policy provides a stark contrast to the policies of Barack Obama,” writes Ferry. “While Senator Obama would surrender in Iraq and hold talks with the Iranian regime, John McCain will never surrender in the struggle with Islamic extremists. Please join our campaign today by making a generous donation of $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or $2,300.”
In response to earlier comments by McCain over Obama’s position on former President Jimmy Carter’s meeting with Hamas – when the Arizona senator said that “Senator Obama does not have the experience to make the right judgment as to how to deal with terrorist organizations, obviously” and that he approved of the dialogue – the Obama campaign said that the Democratic presidential hopeful did not condone the former president’s decision.
“Proving once again that the Straight Talk Express has lost its wheels, John McCain is repeating tired and divisive attacks about Barack Obama that he knows are flat out untrue,” said Obama spokesman Bill Burton. “Barack Obama disagreed with President Carter's meeting with Hamas and has said so repeatedly, and we look forward to John McCain's clarification and apology for his latest false political attack.”
UPDATE: Obama supporter Rep. Robert Wexler responded to the McCain fundraising e-mail. "John McCain likes to talk about the civil campaign he plans to run, and yet today he has engaged in a shameful, divisive, and cynical kind of politics that he pretends to reject - all in reckless pursuit of campaign dollars," said Wexler, calling the message "empty tough talk and divisive fear mongering."
"We call on Senator McCain to reject this embarrassing and outrageous tone, and to join with Barack Obama in calling for an America that is united in its determination to isolate Hamas and support our ally Israel," he said.
(Updated 5 p.m. with Obama response; EDITED to reflect that the World Net Daily/WABC interview has since been widely distributed through other news outlets.)
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Mr. McCain do you think we are that Flipping Stupid.... I mean really Go and have some Geritol and GIVE UP its OVER!!!
OBAMA 08
Obama, it's time to get dirty against the whole republican outfit.
WHO IS PLAYING DIRTY POLITICS NOW!!!
DID NOT NOT JUST TODAY ACCUSE OBAMA OF QUOTING HIS OWN WORDS!!!
BUT MCCAIN IS GOING TO USE AN UNCREDITED SOURCE TO BASH OBAMA
SHAME ON MCBUSH!!!!
OBAMA 08!!!!!!
Well THAT should JUST about DO IT!
Mc Cain just pulled a 100% Bush tactic out of his hat that even his Supporters won't fall for and Just sank his Campaign.
Didn't he learn ANYTHING????
Whats next " If there is a Democratic WHitehouse there will be Mushroom clouds all over the US??
Lol! Why didn't he go ahead and say that god hated Obama too. Man, McCain's campaign is stupid.
Hey McCain..... let me give you news....EVERYONE WANTS OBAMA!!! Our friends and our enemies ... everyone....
Same old, FEAR MONGERING
LIES ALL LIES!!
YOU LIAR!!!!
wow, this is just dirty, this will come back to haunt Mccain...
UNDERSTAND here comes the republican BS! Do not be fooled again in 2008. It will get worse- hold your ground!
Obama 08!
Oh the stupid conservatives with their old tricks.
McCain belongs to the age of Dinosaurs
But of Course.... America will finally realise who this Guy is...
They wan't Ireal Gone.... If people would only look at the Map of the Middle East, and read the History of the past 60yrs... But they won't...
Same Old Politics of fear. This is silly. Shame on McCain and his campaign. We need a leader that can be a diplomat, even when dealing with our enemies!!!!
Why is this a problem? He's a unifier! Get over it!
I love the fact that Obama quoted McCain, and McCain accused Obama of "twisting his words," and then we have McCain here totally lying about Obama.
Obama said repeatedly he didn't agree with Carter meeting with Hamas, that Hamas is a terrorist organization, and that Obama wouldn't meet with Hamas.
And Obama immediately rejected, denounced, renounced, and decried Hamas's supportive comments.
I thought an Obama/McCain battle might manage to be aboveboard – I was actually looking forward to it after the Clinton smear-machine, but evidently not.
As an independent, I've lost respect for you, John McCain.
After his repeated and continued confusion about Iran and Al Qaeda, I don't really listen to anything John McCain has to say anymore about the Middle East. I think his faculties are getting worse with age.
HERE WE GO.
Pandering to fear. As if we expect anything less from the Republican Party.
That's good! That shows his ability to make friends and not enimies unlike any other candidate. If we have move friends and less enimies the safer we will be. Face it , the world loves him too and we shall be safer... He is foreign Policy!
Can anyone say Republican Fearmongering?
Obama has distanced himself from that endorsment. A candidate cannot select supports.
Besides, I think this is a good thing. This could go a long way towards worldwide PEACE.
We, as Democrats, cannot stand for these Rovian tactics.
ANYBODY BUT MCCAIN '08!
You are a joke McCain. He will later say that email was sent while he was sleeping.
You have to be kidding me. At this point in history, American and we as Americans need to be doing everything we can to fix our image. Doing this involves swallowing our pride. If Hamas is happy with Obama, there are less angry arabs in the world. You heard it here first, John McCain wants people in the middle east to keep hating us. Way to go.
First of I hope this is published.
The McCain camp putting this out is the worst of worst. They are trying to use the scare tactic of terrorist organizations against Obama who has made it very clear that He and his administration would NOT talk to Hamas or any other known terrorist organization. This is far reaching and out right slanderous. Shame on McCain and his camp.
So, what of it? How does you saying that make you look like a great leader?
Enough of the fear mongering already!
WOW!! Talking about kicking someone down low and running. John your red is showing. Around the NECK JOHN.
Scare tacticts won't cut it this time around...sorry McCain.
NO WIMPS IN THE WHITEHOUSE!
HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mccain is pathetic! Where are your Medical Records old Man
DISGUSTING FEAR-MONGERING!!!!!! Please John, the country has rescrpt for you right now. Don't become Washington at it's worst.
SOMEONES PERSONAL VIEWS DOES NOT DISCREDIT HIS OR HER OPINION IF THE WORDS THEY SAY ARE TRUE YOU CANT BUILD A POLICY BASED ON WHO YOU WANT NOT TO AGREE WITH YOU.DOES THIS MEAN THAT IF HAMAS LEADERS SAID JESUS WAS A GREAT MAN WOULD YOU NO LONGER BE CHRISTIAN!!!!!
My goodness, McCain, out of one side of your mouth you use the unwelcomed Hamas support for Obama to raise money; and out of the other side of your mouth, you complain that Obama misrepresented your economy comment. With regard to the economy comment, I understood what you were saying - the rich got richer and poor got poor in the last seven years. Doesn't mean that you don't pretend to care of the poor segment of society - does it?
Wow. Once again, just because someone agrees with Obama does not mean Obama supports their government or beliefs. McCain is just as dirty as Clinton and Bush.
And Clinton says John McCain is great friend.
Penn state ..you can stop the Clinton mess.
Vote Obama 08
THIS IS A STARK REASON TO NOT, I REPEAT NOT VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN. IT IS CLEAR TO ALL INTELLIGENT LEVEL THINKING PEOPLE THAT MCCAIN IS A WAR MONGER. HE SOUNDS LIKE TIM ALLEN IN THAT MOVIE "GALAXYQUEST" "NEVER RETREAT, NEVER SURRENDER" THIS IS IGNORANT AND INDICATIVE OF MCCAIN.
FOR THE RECORD IF YOU ARE TECHNOLOGICALLY, MILITARILY STRONGER THAN YOU OPPONENT OR ENEMY HOW DOES TALKING TO THEM DIMINISH THAT STRENGTH? DUMMIES THAT SUPPORT MCCAIN CAN'T THINK THAT HARD, IT HURTS TO MUCH
Is this the only way the McCain campaign and the RNC can seek to defeat Senator Obama by spouting lies and promoting terrorism? What happened to Straight Talk? You will not get this Independent's vote.
Obama 08!
And in his infinite wisdom, McSame wants Hamas to influence our elections!
McCain needs to us his HEALTH RECORDS. What is he hiding?
We the people should know what are leader is strong and healthy, both physically and mentaly. Its only fair.
McCain is a snake. As usually trying to invoke fear in voters. Subtle, but acceptable racisim. Its obvious McCain or Clinton can't win playing fair. However I feel Obama will take off the kid gloves off for McCain. It's kinda hard to fight a lady ,so I understand the Hillary situation.
CNN WHERE IS YOUR HEADLINES:
OBAMA DROP 8 POINTS IN 3 DAYS IN THE GALLUP POLL!!!!!!!
OBAMA HAD A 11 POINT LEAD!!!!
*****BREAKING NEWS*****
THE REST OF THE WORLD WANTS OBAMA TO BE PRESIDENT!
This includes Hamas.
this muckraking and lying from McCain and his staff should not surprise anyone. Just remember him singing 'bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran...' and play that over and over on the airwaves during the general election – that should smarten the voters up! He is a scary person!
Most people in the USA, don't even go out of the City Limit's.. Only the Guy's who have been, and come back from Iraq have any Idea....
Hamas. Is still "Jordan" to me..... Since 1967 they have wanted Isreal...
I wanted Obama to. He address my needs, which are my payckeck,bank account,taxes,gas price,healt care. All the things McCain seems to be out of touch on. Vote with facts not your heart.
McCain said he wanted to run a respectful, dignified campaign, but I'm sure the punks he employed said, "Listen, old man, do you want to win? You can be respectful AFTER you win! Until then, let us do what we need to do to get us there!"
And McCain just takes it.
Pathetic.
Obama is a dangerous man and will lead us down a very deadly path for Americans.
OBAMA CAN HAVE JIMMY CARTER ENDORSEMENT SINCE IS HE MET WITH HAMAS.
THE MEDIA WAS ALL OVER JIMMY CARTER HINTING HE WILL SUPPORT OBAMA, NOW THE MEDIA IS QUIET SINCE CARTER MET WITH HAMAS.
IF THIS WAS HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTER, MEDIA WOILD HAVE SLAM HER FOR THIS.
ALSO ,OBAMA DIDN'T LIKE JIMMY CARTER MEETING WITH HAMAS,
BUT IT'S OK FOR HIS FORMER PASTOR TO PRINT HAMAS ARTICLES AND WRITE AN ARTICLE IN LA TIMES SUPPORTING HAMAS.
Yeah straight talk express is playing dirty, politics as usual. Kind of funny how he claims dishonesty on Obama's comments when Obama just quotes McCain's own words. Then he comes out with this non-sense completely twisting Obama's view. This actually helps solidify independents and democrats against him.
Good. If that's even true. I wish it were true, because maybe we wouldn't get bombed. Maybe Obama would be the first president to usher peace in the Middle East and therefore the world, unlike his predecessors Bush, Clinton, and Bush. And unlike his rivals Clinton and Ditto.
If McCain hadn't already tied himself to the out-of-control train wreck that is the Bush administration – war mongering on Iraq and Iran, failed economic policies, et al – this is incontrovertible proof that he does, indeed, represent nothing but more of the same.
America cannot suffer a third Bush term.
When you consider that the wrong finger on the nuclear launch button can destroy the world, yeah I can understand why Hamas might prefer Obama over John "Bomb Bomb" McCain.
AL-Qaeda looks favorably on a John McCain preseidency so they can continue the quagmire in Iraq. According to AL-Qaeda, Iraq is such a wonderful recruiting tool and HEY, with these IEDs, practice makes perfect!
McCain 08-12.......if he can make it to the next election. LOL
I don't doubt that Hamas and other organizations of their ilk would prefer Obama to McCain or Clinton. I'm sure they have seen Obama's minister and mentor railing against America and white people and that makes them look favorably on his candidacy.
My latest problem with Obama is his distortion of facts to demonize both Clinton and McCain. Distorting their records is troubling and basically dishonest. In the latest debate with Clinton he continually hogged the air time and ABC let it happen although the moderator several times mentioned that Clinton was getting shorted on time. It wasn't that Obama had anything important to say, I think he just enjoys hearing himself talk. He talked a lot but said little, just a lot of politcal double talk and spin, nothing of substance. Looks like a lot of Democrats will be voting for McCain if Obama get the nomination.
THIS IS NOT ONLY DIRTY POLITICS BY JOHN MCCAIN, IT'S A BREACH SECURITY ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT ANY "POTENTIAL" PRESIDENT SHOULD DO. THIS ISN'T IRAQ AND THERE IS NO BOUNTY ON OBAMA'S HEAD. THIS ISN'T FEAR, IT'S PURE IGNORANCE AND DIVISIVE FOR THIS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. MCCAIN SHOULD BE DENOUNCED FOR THIS.
The last time I checked, 9/11 happened on the GOP watch. It's architect, Osama bin Laden is STILL running free, after 8 long years on the GOP watch.
Seems to me, if you're a terrorist, the GOP would be your party of choice, especially with an angry old man with a temper at the helm.
Obama is the one lying to everyone about his ethnicity. If all of you weren't so afraid of finding out the truth about your precious Obama, you would research this yourself. Then you would see what a liar Obama has been to all of you. Go McCain!!!
Obama i know your ready to take on MCsain and dont hold no punches and make sure when u knock him out tell him this is a new ear of america and he better get with the program or else him and the old politics will just fade. Can't wait to see Obama beat this Bum.
Well, well, well.... looks like the media darling Obama is finally being subjected to scrutiny....
be careful before he starts 'whining' about it
Fear mongering! War mongering! Vote the McCain bum out!
There you have it-the best McCain's people have to offer is this?
When you have nothing positive to base your campaign, you pull the old Bush tactics. Won't work this time because the country is fed up. Let these low-life Republicans continue their swift-boating because Americans have learned their lesson from the last time and we are seeing it with Hillary as well. Each attack only strengthens Obama!
Here we go....the start of the Republican attack dogs.
They just don't know how to run an honest and clean campaign.
Didn't McC promise to do just that?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!
John McCain and his camp are really reaching now!
This stuff is so ridiculous.
p.s. Why does it seem like McCain and Clinton are running on the same side... both against Obama?
Obama must be one heck of a threat to all these old Washington insiders – they'll attack him any way they can to get rid of him!
Guess what? That is exactly what people like about Obama... so keep it coming Hillary McCain! Keep it coming! It just makes us think Obama is all the better!
Shameless comment – what about having punted that fool who kept repeating "Hussein" over and over. Sort of an about face.
would you stop!
McCain is not lying about it.
Some of you can not handle the absolute truth, its pitiful.
I got off the Christian Ferry because of this kind of hatred.
Who did Jesus hate? Why, the same folks I hate, of course. He was a real hater in His day, wasn't he? Oh. He wasn't? My bad.
McCane is beginning to mimic Hillary. He knows Obama would not approve the former president talking with Hamas because it is a terrorist organization.
McMimic doesn't want peace in that region. The Bush Regime's tactic of ignoring these groups has gotten us nowhere, so if he wants to adopt Bush's way of doing things why even bother voting for him.
One more thing. McCane if you are going to criticize Obama, you need to come up with your own lines and not Hillary's.
. . . More Republican fear tactics. And we thought that Hillary was
going to be easier to beat. This only further proves that Senator Obama
has the capability to bring world peace. He won't be seen as a bully
to the rest of the world. Bush and McCain should take notes.
Yes We Can
This is despicable. Shame on you McCain.
The so-called "Straight Talk Express" just accused Obama of "reckless dishonesty" in the way he quoted McCain, but in fact, Obama quoted him quite accurately.
Here is EXACTLY what McCain said:
"I think if you look at the overall record, and millions of jobs having been created, etcetera etcetera, you could make an argument that there's been great progress economically over that period of time." [meaning the period since George W. Bush took office]
And here is what Obama said:
"John McCain went on television and said that there has been, quote, 'great progress economically over the last seven and a half years'."
Where's the dishonesty?
The source of the Hamas quote is hilarious.
But, this campaign trick will work on those bitter Americans who are clinging to their guns, bibles, and Right Wing Rag Sheets!
I can't believe how blinded people are by empty words. Put it all together... Obama is full of divisiveness. It is sad the supporters cannot see it. He has proven nothing in his short career and is dangerously deceptive. Just try to have an open mind and look at that possibility..
Sen. Obama is beating the Clintons, McCain, Foxnews, ABC and they still can't bring him down. Obama is my President!
Hamas endorsement for Obama! Now that makes sense,
After Bush, the majority of the world wants Obama including Americans...you LOSER. Keep running this type of election...you see what happen to Billary.
hahaha, they will try to link obama to every evil person on earth. Even stop short of linkin him to Evil Kneivel!!
OFCOURSE they can't argue the issues!! Who can possibly support Bushes policies and expect to win again after 8 years of hell?!
WE DONT BELIEVE YOU U NEED MORE PEOPLE!!
OBAMA 08!
This is only the beginning!!! This is Karl Rove politics!! The Republicans will be vicious this time around. They have nothing new to offer and nothing to brag about from the last 8 years. So why not demonize the opposition? We will hear alot worse from them before November. I can only hope Obama can stand strong, deflect the accusations and continue to talk about positive change, and hope for the future
Sounds like Karl Rove and his friends are now hard at work on the McCain campaign. Pretty disgusting.
if OBAMA gets the dem nomination, I will vote republican no matter who the nominee is there !!! I'm still rooting for Hillary.....
Does McBush have that little creepy guy Rove working for him???? This looks like some of his work...
This is awful. How low can you go?... slowly but surely the McCain camp is starting to look more and more like the Bush camp.
Just say NO to McBush in '08.
Was a McCain supporter... his new antics has made me donate money to the Obama camp today.
Cheap shot Grandpa!
Even if McCain's allegation IS TRUE, so what?
Isnt it better to have a dialogue with those who
hate you, rather than continual lobbing of hate,
and sable rattling. We've done this for years, and
where has it gotton us??? Isnt a new tactic worth
a shot?
I never had any plans to vote for McCain, but I did respect him. But now that is gone. I'm really beginning to question his mental capabilities.
So, McCain in one breath complains that Obama twists McCain's words in a "recklessly dishonest" fashion, then in the next puts out plainly inflammatory propaganda. Wow. He's a bigger jerk than I thought. Not to mention the fact that his foreign policy ideas are far more dangerous and foolhardy.
Well, only die hard fox news channel lovers will find this as more reason to hate Obama. but it has been hinted and said time and time again.....the usless senator from Ohio said terrorists will be dancing on the streets. meanwhile he cannot given a single policy to help the average american retain a home.....enough of old elites this year. And can someone tell MRS McCain to release those taxes! we need our so called patroits to stop talking and starting doing!
Ok, soon these add will read, paid, approved and endorsed by McClinton campaign..........
who are the elitists?? pleaesse, does he truly think we the people are stupid or what/
he really want us to go to war,
he is so outdated, with all du respect, all he knows, thinks, breathes, and talks about is WAR.
again, Clinton and McCain = one and the same..........
same old politics,
same old tricks
same old lies
same old same old
two old same
same two old
the two
the old (old in their ways of t hinking, ) not talking about age per say (just to clarify, because clintonists take all words out of context )
The AARP wants McCain....and I want the social security money he received returned!
Fact check obama is sinking in polls.
Hillary and Mccain are two of the most desperate people I have ever seen in my life
Wrong move John on scare tactics,
You are a walking dead man when the Obama train charges at you. Pity you don't realize it yet. By the way you better plead with 527s on the republican side not to try swiftboarding because word on the street is that moveon.org and other democratic 527s are ready to hit you so hard on personal issues that Cindy will be crying, oh yeah.
John, democrats have learnt from the republicans on 527 strategies. Boy oh boy I can't wait. I heard they even stuff on the republican elites having a meeting while a choir sang anti-american songs, ha!. Its like catching the whole big fishes with one net.
We dare your 527s to strike the first blow, its either going to be elections on the issues, or election on wasted tissues if you get what I mean? I know you do.
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This is ridiculous and should only backfire on McCain. I am disgusted, because I truly believed that John would keep his promise to transcend politics as usual. He already blew it.
$50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or $2,300.” just trying to distord money.Obama starts from 20,25,.....etc and you start at $50.You are crazy.We know all your targets.But you are gone..Only Ron Paul could try Obama but McCain? No way.
and so it begins... i guess the only positive is that he he realizes the fact that his favorite hiliary cant and wont win so he is focusing on obama. hiliary is wasting precious time and making obama spend money that he will need in the fall or maybe not because i still will be donating to his camp in the fall
All I can say in additon to what I have alread said is ... the republicans are war mongers. You have no concept of what this war is doing to the American People, this Nation and our stature in the world. Yes he would get us out of Iraq as soon as possible based upon conversations with the leaders on the ground.
Is this kindergarten thinking or what? I mean i actually respected mccain a lot b4 these latest campaign comments.. sure its not his words.. but his campaigns.. but if this is really true.. and u let ur actual campaign distribute THIS.. he should really be ashamed.. perhaps they really are that scared of Obama? i cant call it.. sooo.. heres the logic... dont worry about what americans want.. lets poll our worst and stated enemies..NOT elect who they say they like.. for no other rational reason than a buried implication that barack hussein obama is secretly pro hamas.. i hate to say it.. but these are the kinds of things the make u sure that we are NOT in a post racial society and anyone who says so has drunk the koolaid.
McCain's camp is no better than G.W. Bush's camp, they both use lies and fear on the American people. His political dishonesty will be his legacy not his military heroism. That same attitude has been going on for years and look where its got us. We are tired of government lies, and need someone totally opposite even if its less experience. McCain's experience on foreign policy get us into wars and we need a change.
I think I am al little confused!!! Obama has run his campaign on hope and chance. If he goes around bashing people, what does it say about his campaign and changing the face of politics? I know he has to comment on the lies but I like the way he laughs about them.
There are times I wish he would be more forceful but then I think about NH and the tears!!!
Hillary used the Ayers thing on the debate the other night?? Well, on MSNBC has an article where Ayers had a fund raiser for the Clintons!!!!!
And what a hipocrite is that????
I actually didn't think that McCain was this stupid.
LOL!
Nuff said!
Well,the news came out on the news radio in New york.Hamas spokemans came on the radio talk and literally saidthat they do want barack Obama to win.My guess is you Obamamites cant take the truth about your candidate.Whos petty now?
Dont blames other when it is the truth.Come on CNn post my comment already
"EVERYONE WANTS OBAMA!!! Our friends and our enemies … everyone….". No all friends don´t want Obama. European
Hmmm, seems some of Clinton's desperation is rubbing off on McCain!
Looks to me like CNN is joining ABC for FOX NEWS ratings.
How low can you go? Losing respect for McCain now. And that's too bad, I've always liked him even though I disagree with him often.
Rove... is that you?
And McCain has the NERVE to call Obama as "recklessly dishonest"?
The politics of fear are OVER!
Period!
Obama '08
EVERY BODY LOVES OBAMA ....
They confirm ALL ... WORLD .....EVERY BOYD ......LOVES OBAMA
HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO IS BEST TO BRING THE WORLD COME TOGETHER>>>....
GO OBAMA 08
Dirty old man !
I think the legal voting age should be raised to 25.The immaturity of the obama supporters on here smacks of spoiled college brats.Talk to me about obama when youve been in the real world kiddies.
Well, Well Well, Grandpa McCain missed his afternoon nap. What a outrageous thing to say. That's the best he and his senior citizen campaign managers could come up with. He and his plastic stepford wife need to know it is over, nobody is going to listen to him. Let's talk about real issues Grampy McCain. Pathetic!!
Obama is going to get killed in the GE.
Am I the only one that sees this?
The conservatives in my community are all saying that if the nominee is Obama they will definently vote McCain. PA and Ohio are conservative and will not vote for him against McCain.
I am an independent (moderate) and probably the most liberal person in the community. He will not win !!!
He will lose key conservative states (PA, Ohio, Fl)
Looking at the supporters of Obama....I'll pull the lever for Hillary on Tuesday.
If anything Obama is like Bush with his arrogrance and stupidity
So????
For the very first time I am disgusted with Senator McCain. He said on the Hardball College Tour he would not use negative politics. This is right back to the Swiftboat nonsense that has American fed up with the right wing neo cons.
I thought he was running a ticket on being honorable. Amazing!
I dont think we needed a news clip to figure that out.
The McCain campaign has gone from economic desparation to the mundane. This recent jab shows what idleness can do. Was it not said that there is a link between the devil and an idle mind. It no longer surprises me that McCan lacks a grasp of the economy with the devious level they have degenerated to in an effort to get their campaign going. Well we are not the Morons they think we are. They can circumvent the issues to their peril.
As a republican im ashamed of these tactics from McCain.What I don't understand if McCain wants to see Obama lose the nomination what would he use against Hillary in NOV?
Crap you think Hamas is that dumb to say out straight who they want. If anything they want McCain. Why? Because he will keep us in Iraq in a frustrated war where they know we are not capable of fighting three wars at a time and get involve with Israel if they want us too.
hey Jim: yes 9/11 did happen on the GOP watch, but Osama Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda had already declared their war on us during the 90's...
I am a registered Republican since 1992. I came to this Country in 1986 and for the first time in my Adult life I will be voting for a Democrat. Barack H. Obama
I am not thrilled about his middle name, but the Man's poliies make sense. We had been running this Country with the same old failed policies for awhile now.
If you keep doing things the same way over and over and again and expect different results. That equals MADNESS
We didn't talk to Cuba and Castro run the Country for over 40 yrs. What is wrong with our policies They lack COMMON SENSE.
Engage your enemies so reasonable people can see that you tried then Squash them when they don't comply.
Barack you have my support and many other Republicans supporting you. You will WIN
OBAMA 08
MCCAIN needs to retire to Florida. God's Waiting Room
Go OBAMA 08
This is such a wonderful example of a respectful discussion of the issues. Boy it's great when the candidate says one thing and the camp says another.
I hope "McCain deputy campaign manager" Christian Ferry gets a stern talking to when this gets around to enough people.
But hey, you can't call it "recklessly dishonest", can you? Let's all taste the hypocrisy in the air.
The Republican Party has become the PARTY OF HATE. They HATE anybody that does not think like their Klan. Give me the Liberals any day.
This is really funny. McCain is qouting a fringe lunatics group of a fringe lunatic. Shocking that people of other countries want a president that wont INDESCRIMINATLY kill them... shocking, appalling, barbaric, that they want a president that will give them a reason TO NOTE HATE this country
Really?!?!??!?!
How can these Republicans even go there?
Seriously.
They have played right into the hands of our worst enemies, when faced with threats. Bin Laden is quoted as saying his goal is to bankrupt the US.
Well, with our Republican leadership running off to fight wars in the wrong countries against ghost-enemies, we have really helped Bin Laden to achieve his goal.
We're now on shaky financial ground, our military is being pushed beyond capacity, and the world views us as morally disturbed.
Bush and Company have been the greatest allies to would-be terrorists and extremists. They have legitimized and grown what used to be a very small group of outlaws into a world power! Outrageous!
No Country For Old farts!
OLD MAN WE ARE IN NEW WORLDS!!!!!!!!
ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Wow. Hamas wants Obama – that's a big news. Next one would be: Columbus discovered America.
Alas this is the problem. Conservative ideologs have falsly pushed that islam is the problem. they rather fight small frys like Hamas, Iraq and Iran when Saudi Arabia, the cheif terroist excecutionalists sit and pump money into US business. 7 of the men that killed Americans in 9/11 were Saudis. 0 of them were from Iraq. whos fooling who?
How many more shady dealings will surface if Obama is the Dem. Nominee? Farrakhan, Rezco, Wright, Bill Ayers & then he is favored by the Hamas group? People beware! Obama will bring doomsday to America! The smart choice is still HILLARY!
I agree – this has to be Karl (Marx) Rove in the reincarnation,
John mccain we want a president the whole world loves
Scare tactics will not fly coming from a warmonger. It worked for George Dubya, but it definitely will not work for Lil McBush.
Obama 08
John has his armor-plated Depends at the ready.
Here we go Mccain Straight Talk Express has lost its wheels again. what I just do not understand what this so called Conservative false Christians think of the american people, I can not blame them some of us fail to see bush when we elect him twice, now after 8 years of bush Mccain is telling us the same as what Bush promised eight years ago. Are we that stupid to fall for it agian?, I know I am not I never Voted for Bush and I will never vote for Mccain or any so called Conservative False christian as long as i live.
It is the entire world that loves Senator Obama. Stop watching fox news and start listening to dems, repubs, and independents.
Well the Obama people like the truth so much, thats the truth Hamas wants Obama its the truth! Can't deny it. They want cause they probably know he will just sit down and chill with them while they continue to kill.
John McLame is a sell out.
John LANCASTER:
Are you in any way in touch with reality?!?!!? guess not, the crazy hillary supporters usually are not
OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!
And so what if Hamas does prefer Obama? Both Clinton and McCain are so nauseatingly pro-Israel that either of their elections would guarantee the continuation of Israeli war crimes. Hard for any Palestinian to look forward to that.
But this reminds us again that it is all about Israel.
And don't worry, American Jews, whoever is elected will continue to kow tow to you and the criminal state of Israel.
I can't believe that John McCain would stoop so low. What a credible source from which to pull quotes... HA! I have always respected John McCain and voted for him in the 2000 primary. He doesn't my vote this year.
MC SHAME IS TOO OLD TO BE PRESIDENT,HE WILL LEAD THE COUNTRY TO ITS END, MARK MY WORDS, IF MCSHAME GET ELECTED, AMERICA WILL LOSE HIS POWER.
why are in war while some rich countries build their economy?
Anti-Semitism is spreading all over the USA.
European
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L.O.L.O.L.
Whoever is stubborn enough to spend that much hard earned gas money on 4 more years of high gas prices is simply "out of touch"
McCain, you want might to cut this crap out. It stopped working for George W. Bush, at this point backfiring on him and the Republican Party. The country is tired of this muck.
I guess what's wrong with endorsements from people like Farrakan and Hamas? These endorsements are for free and give us a good reputation around the world. It would be quite difficult for Al Qaida to recruit people against us, when Hamas has sung praises on our president. And it's all for free. Obama condemned them. That's the beauty of Obama. We get all the credit from around the world without having to give up a thing. With Bush and the Republicans, we divert billions away from our schools into Iraq, and only get the blame around the world.
HERE GOES THE REPUBLICAN "DIRTY TRICKS" CAMPAIGN. IT WON'T WORK THIS TIME THE WAY IT WORKED WITH GEORGE W. BUSH.
HILLARY, ARE YOU A DEMOCRAT OR WHAT? LET'S HEAR FROM YOU AND PLEASE DO NOT ATTACK THE GUY IN YOUR OWN PARTY AGAIN. PLEASE DON'T HELP McBUSH THIS TIME.
McCain is desperately attacking Obama. He wants Clinton, Newsweek just released national number. Obama leads clinton with almost TWENTY points....
Suppose that this non credited source is right, I don’t see anything wrong with that. It only means that the world has a much better chance of getting issues resolved because all fighting parties can trust Obama to listen and help bring solutions to the table. Haven’t we learned a lesson from the arrogance of our current administration? I don’t think we need more of the same. It is really time to try something different.
So much for Mc Cain's pledge to run a clean and civil campaign.
Uhmm why is this a bad thing? Wouldn't it be good that an extremist group that disagrees with all that America does takes a liking to one of our canadites! Would that not be the first step in diplomacy, to establish a common ground. Refusing to talk with people that perform terrorists acts is the stupidist thing I have ever heard!! It really doesn't make any sense at all to further divide us with our enemies. The only way that we will ever come to have peace is if we can all see ourselves in our enemies. How do we expect to convince anyone that terrorism is wrong if we refuse to even speak with them? Dumb, Dumb, Dumb!!!
Umm McCain is endorsed by Bush Cheney and Rove... he REALLY should not be speaking
America looks like a bunch of crazy bullies to the world; of course they hope we'll elect someone smart instead of McCain.
Are we certain McCain knows who Hamas is? He can't tell Sunni from Shiia, has no distinction between insurgent, terrorist, extremist, al Quaeda and enemy combatants...and now he's using TABLOIDS to scare up money?
God help us all if the stupid amongst us fall for yet another big bill of Presidential candidate lies.
This is going to be about WAR, WAR, WAR – LIES, LIES, LIES,
What a shame McCain!!!!!!!!
Thats new political tactis to cover what McBush said about economy is booming to cover his mis-statement McBush has come up with a new attack Hamas supporting LOL....
McBush trying to divert interest from his mis-statements so that people will forget it what McBush said.....good job
Obama'08
OLD MAN RIVER YOU DON'T HAVE A CHANCE. IS IT TIME FOR YOUR NAP?
DON'T HATE APPRECIATE!!!!!!!!!!
GO OBAMA
To all you people out there who will vote for McCain because Hillary can't and will not get the nomination.
Go right ahead. Remember you can't stop DESTINY.
Obama 08
I have an idea we can just blow them all up that will work!! Wait that isn't working!?
Here we go again! It's true an old dog never learn a new trick. The Republicans have old tricks along with an old candidate.
Geez McCain arent you reaching there? I pray you dont hurt yourself reaching that far..... Fear mongering tactics 101.. Been there heard that from Bush.... Be a little more creative next time will ya...
Obama 08
Hillary and Bill Clinton frequently praise John McCain (maybe because they know that Hillary won't be running againt McCain in the fall).
And now McCain is getting his facts from a hateful gay-bashing web site like World Net Daily.
Do you still admire McCain now, Hillary? Are you going to speak out against this Hillary? Didn't think so.
OBAMA–
THERE GOES THE JEWISH VOTE!!!!!!
Wow!, this is one of the most shameful fearmongering of all time, but it will backfire right in his face!.
NEWSFLASH! Hitler drank water! ARE YOU A NAZI?!
Pathetic.
I see, so Hamas can effectively control the US government by selectively agreeing and disagreeing with whatever policy is on the table? Sounds to me like John McCain is more controlled by Hamas than Obama. Obama doesn't give a crap what Hamas things – he wants to do the right thing.
Oh, and Obama doesn't even consider Hamas worthy enough to meet, despite his desire to meet with enemies.
IN THE WORDS OF THE MOST "OVER-RATED" PRESIDENT IN HISTORY... (Ronald Reagan)...
THERE......THEY.........GO...........AGAIN...........
OK!!!! Feed Obama the "Fatted Calf", CNN..... Then feed you're Kid's on Gruel...
I would hope that Hamas wants Obama. This wouldn't be a negative thing. That would give him a shot at being the first president to usher in peace in the middle east, and prosperity for our nation. (As opposed to the peace failures of Bush, Clinton, and Bush.) Of course if you support a military response, you would think that Hamas support is a bad thing. These are the mistakes that Clinton and Ditto made by voting for war with George the Reckless.
Now you're making me like Obama even more. An intelligent, trustworthy, energetic visionary.
Obama/Richardson 2008
Good Judgment on Day One
I knew McCain would get nasty, but I didn't think even HE would stoop this low. Even if it's true, did Obama solicit the support of Hamas? Is he taking money from them? I doubt it. People, countries and yes, terrorists, are free to voice their opinions. If somebody I've never met says something bad about me on the internet, am I responsible for that? Nor is Obama responsible for what Hamas says and does.
Americans aren't the only ones who want to see a change - our foreign policy has been a disaster and is only likely to continue under McCain. What's so wrong with the rest of the world having hope that America will once again be an element of strength and peace in the world?
Eugene, OR
This is the lowest form of fearmongering. I used to like John McCain. I used to respect him. Now he's pulling the same stuff Bush pulled on him in 2000. This is disgusting, and I hope we're done falling for this kind of thing.
I think it's time for a very very smart woman to step in and take over....
Wow! how many right wing fundamentalists are supporting McCain?
America would have less terror threat from if the whole world good and and bad loved us.
So Mr Macsame, If Bush was admired by even our enemies, they would not have attacked us.
Mr. Obama here come more dirt on your shoulder. Please brush it off. Brush it off like, Jay-Z get that dirt of your shoulder. Holla back!!! Send Mc. Cain back to Vietnam and let the Viet Cong handle him.
Obama 08!!
McCain will NEVER get my vote. He gets away with alot because he squeezes his POW card. It's time to see this evil little man for what he is. I understand Rove is helping him behind the scenes too.
No wonder Obama can not discuss important issues. He spends all his time dodging incoming crap from The Clintons, John McCain. This will definitely give Sean Hannity an hour's worth of television talk.
hey McLame......
HOW MUCH DID THAT ZILLIONAIRE WIFE OF YOURS RAKE IN THIS YEAR....???
The old corrupt and incompetent politicians are desperate. They see Obama's intelligence and charisma and the movement he leads and they will stop at nothing to halt progress.
Now they are fabricating quotes to 'prove' Hamas supports Obama.
We can all expect these last gasps of a dying group. It won't last much longer now.
Obama 08
You can't double-team against Obama just like you can't double team Michael Jordan. You'll just get the smack-down. Obama vs Clinton and Edwards – Obama won. Obama vs McCain and Clinton – Obama wins again! The double-teaming doesn't work against Obama! When will you people learn? Go Obama! The only choice!
Please tell us how you are going to get us out trouble. Hamas is not the answer. OBaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaama 08.
Republicans are always dirty.
I do find it amusing that McCCain is only attacking Obama with repulican gooroo stuff..... Says alot meaning he also belives Obama will be his opponent for the Nov Election.. Think about that Clinton supporters who say they will vote McCain if she doesnt steal /win the nomination.. McCain is diss'ing your first choice.. LOL....
Obama 08
What a crock! All terror groups want republicans. Just look at Bin Laden. He proves that you can kill 3,000 Americans and not be killed or held accountable in any way, shape, or form. Please explain to me how the republicans are tough on terror while he still breathes and al qaeda and the taliban are still thriving?????!!!!!
Stupid Little Man – did you never hear the phrase – "keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer". There will never be peace without dialogue as we finally found out in Ireland....sitting down with the enemy has stopped the killing. Dear Senator McCain your 'anger' at the humiliation of being part of a humiliating surrrender of that other unlawful war in Vietnam shows in your blind ambition to conquer Iraq – at whatever cost, both in the lives of your admirable military, and monitarily, just to appease the McCain Military tradition.
As for running a 'gentlemanly' campaign – my dear, your seething temper is noticeaby visible just bubbling under the surface.
While I respect your prisionor/Hero status doing your duty, it is most disconcerting to think a man so 'recklessly angry' could be considered for the Presidency. The World would be your War Zone unless it bowed to your narrow idea of what is right.
Without prejudice
Brenda Waters, Duubin, Ireland
If McCain knows the difficulties that American people are facing right now, he will never go negative in this campaign. Knowing fully well that negativity wouldn't put food on the table for an average american. If negativity doesn't work out for Clinton, I don't think it will work for McCain.
Right now, real issues are what matters for people for who are losing their homes, their jobs and social securities.
I sure hope that election ballots still have a place for "write-ins".....
And he is whining about how Hilary questions him?! This is just a preview of what you're going to get Obama IF you get the nomination.
You need a level of toughness and resolve. How you respond to all these is a measure of how you will behave under pressure.
Obama fails miserably on these occasions. He is a good orator but that's not enough to be a world leader.
we all want obama!don't you get it?we want to unite our country and the world,before we destroy ourselves.the middle east needs peace!like it or not,hamas is there.someone needs to have dialogue with them,to try to resolve their differences.ignoring them will do nothing to stop them.this is just the first,of what mccain is going to say or do to scare americans.he's learned a lot by losing to bush 2 times.
KEATING 5. KEATING 5. KEATING 5. Google it. Read about it. Learn what an absolute phoney McCain is. There's plenty of dirt on McCain (he happens to be older than dirt too). VOTE OBAMA.
Who can take this cranky has-been seriously?
WOW! He isn't even the democratic nominee yet and the fear mongering begins!?
So much for a clean campaign hey Mr. "Straight Talk Express"? I guess the wheels fell off along the way!
Move over old man it's time for a good man to be in office!
Obama '08
YES WE CAN!
Doomsday are you kidding me!!! How did you make that conclusion from HAMAS liking Obama? Just in case you can't figure it out on your own 2+2=4 not 40. Please make rational conclusions, i am tired of reading these posts that make no sense.
No Obama for president!
He is insulting to Americans.
He is critical.
He does not want another debate.........and he wants to be president??
He lost our vote a long time ago.
sounds like a surge to purge Obama
And this is the guy Hillary supporters would choose over Obama if Obam wins? LOL! I for one am Glad that Mccain is pulling ou these tricks. Obama has succeeded in branding all politicians that play these games as "washngton style politicians". Voters are so turned off by it that these type of atacks simply backfire on those who make them.
BArack Obama
08 and 12!
Looks like Mccain's camp is being "wrecklessly dishonest".
The average American is so concerned about domestic issues that they do not dedicate the time to educate themselves about international politics.
If B.O. becomes President rogue nations the world over will REJOICE, and America will suffer. I've yet to see one commentator bring any fact to bear to dispute this well-known fact.
haha! McCain's campaign also forgot to point out that Most of the UK, France, Spain, etc... want Obama too. Pathetic...
let's call it how it is!
as a native i've seen it!
it's a whiteman's country
because of his color
he will never sit in the oval office
they rather see a caucasian woman than a blackman
Okay Mcbush...sit down..
All McCain wants to do is: FIGHT WITH EVERYONE
Honestly, I think he is so dump, if you always want to fight with Iran, how can there be a peace deal ? Only if you really want to establish a peace deal there can be a real peace deal. For example: If person A does not like person B, unless they do some kind of talking, they won't like eachother for ever. This is what McCain foreign policy is.
We, as Americans have no one to blame but ourselves for this type of slanderous comment.
If, we demanded proprer election reform; that being only debates, time set aside for policy statements and did away with campign contributions, PAC, and any private campaign expenditures, this sort of thing would not only lessen but not be necessary.
True campaign reform would do away with all forms of public endorsements, unions taking sides and wasting thier members dues and would free hundreds of millions for truly worthy causes from these individuals and companies to go elsewhere.
There are those that say this stifles free speech, however, this would not keep poeple from talking to one another, just organization that have political agendas. And, yes, that includes religous groups!
Please, Bill Burton,
Don't let McShame get away with this. This is way over board!! I have always tried to be respectful when "speaking" about the candidates, but in this instance you have to forgive me, I really think after this disgusting outright lie, this title fits.
On the other hand maybe McShame is doing Sen. Obama a good deed. Now let us see if his campaign strategy will backfire on him, like it has with Sen. Clinton.
Maybe you misunderstood, McBush. Are you sure Hamas likes Obama? Or is it that Obama likes hummus?
Words sure can be confusing, you know, like "Iran" and "Iraq."
Folks: Take it easy. The true is always the true. NO MORE DEBATE FOR SEN. OBAMA. Listen to him. Don't ask. OK.
Either the hamas spokesman supports Obama or he doesn't.
What's blatently dishonest is how CNN tries to discredit the story with the source.
That's irrelevant. Did the reporter check to see if this was true?
Where, oh where are the jouralists?
Every source I have shows it's true. Hamas terrorists support Obama for President. Why wouldn't they? Obama's church supports hamas.
Can you handle the truth?
is this the same man that first said we should not help the people that are hurting from the housing meltdown and then came back and said he meant the ones that should have knew better? Make up your mind, but maybe age does play a part in this. Also is it me or is anyone noticing that when McCain is with his wife and they are walking somewhere or he is getting ready to speak and she either guides him or wispers in his ear, looks like Nancy and Reagen to me and we now know why. Now Hamas is for him and McCain has found an article, who wrote this and when? What is next Oh I know Obama is the anti-christ and we have a scripture to prove it. America we are getting pathetic and the world is watching us.
We'll see you soon McCain. It will soon be easy to see you for who you are...nothing but a fear monger. NO MORE!
OBAMA!!
All I want to know is those of you who are supporting McCain do you have a lot of money? Are your finances in order for the next 4 years? Are you absolute sure you will have a job next year? Can you afford the gas prices? Will you have your house by the end of the year? If your answer is NO to any of these questions then I say ya'll are a bunch of FOOLS to be supporting someone who has millions and plan to pick up where Bush leave off. The economy will not effect him one way or the other whereas it will affect you and your household tremendiously. You think about that! And I go further to say this you vote this man in office you will be considered murders of our soldiers just as he and Bush are considered. You accept his policy than you accept his war and the title of murders.
McCain you are dirty old politicain who dont know what American want I hope you drop out like Hillary should
Obama 08
i AM FOR HILLARY BUT WHEN I TYPE OBAMA COMES OUT.
GO OBAMA GO ( I MEAN GO HILLARY GO)
Bring it on McOldFart!
Obama will mop the floor with you and your diapers.
I CAN NOT "BE-LIEEEEVE" THIS IS THE SAME CAMP THAT SAID WITH A STRAIGHT FACE THAT SOME ONE ELSE WAS "RECKLESSLY DISHONEST"
(i .... I.... I can't DO this for another four years.... I just ... cant.....)
Wow McCain Camp is really desperate for money............. that they have to use fear to scare people and raise money......
I think you better find a different way of inspring people to donate to
your campaign because i think fear won't work this year...........
Obama 08 or Hillary 08........
Obama's poll numbers are dropping. America beware of this inexperienced politician who is incapable of running our country. He will not win the general election and a vote for him is a vote for the Republican party.
One Nation Under God said: "I think the legal voting age should be raised to 25.The immaturity of the obama supporters on here smacks of spoiled college brats.Talk to me about obama when youve been in the real world kiddies."
==========================================
So, should we also raise the legal age to join the military to fight in Iraq to 25, too? Those young Americans you disparage are the ones fighting and dying for you – you know, out there in the "real world."
Grow up!
Regarding the article . . . who cares??? I checked out that site and found a bunch of radical, far-right hate-spewing. Typical Republican fear-mongering . . . . but nothing could scare me as much as John McWar in the White House.
Luckily, the Obama campaign doesn't have to resort to such tactics to raise money. The million-and-a-half or so donors have got him covered.
If McCain will be your new president i will look for another planet!
It would be a disaster for the world because nothing will change.
What the world needs now is new vision, we cannot go on like we did.
This world is ill and need healing therfore a message of hope is wanted.
Obama will unite not only America but a lot of nations and religions.
He is a gift of heaven.
Ted. The Netherlands
SURE HAMAS WANTS OBAMA AND WHEN HE TAKES CONTROL, HE WILL TURN AROUND AND GIVE AMERICA THE MIDDLE FINGER ! DON'T BE FOOLED BY OBAMA HE HAS TOO MANY QUESTIONABLE CONNECTIONS AND REFUSES TO PROVIDE CONCRETE ANSWERS.
Shame on you McSame!!!
Fear tactics again...(ugh!).
Obama, get ready for the GOP spin machine, this is only the beginning. Hillary was bunny compared to these guys.
It's going to get very nasty after June 3.
Democrats 08!!
halliluah,
we're seing people with "good character and good moral values" making good"decisions"...those are people with "a say so" about political matters,and in "old days politics"..these guys would've voted for someone they share "special interest"with or someone they wonna say"u scratch my back,i'll scratch yours"..but guess what,their "concious"is not letting them do so...I HAVE A LOTS OF RESPECT for MR Reich and MR richardson..for not folloeing the same "OL POLITICS TACTIS"..we're starting to see the"CHANGE"already...OBAMA IS ALREADING DOING SOMETHING HE SAID HE WOULD....That's what u call a"promiss fulfilled"
GO OBAMA08...I know dat "ol man"is no match for you in november
go
Its going to be so funny when those republicans that voted for Obama in the primaries to get Hillary out of the race vote for McCain in the general election. The democrat party has been duked by the GOP.
I find this sad but not surprising. All the reasons that I wanted John McCain to be the Republican nominee eight years ago have been sold along with his soul to the fearmongering radicals errr... christian right (I can't tell the difference anymore). I guess he felt the clock ticking on his own mortality and felt like this was his last chance. Such a sad ending.
HILLARY SUPPORTERS.....
TRYING TO CAPITALIZE ON "THIS"....
(Sigh.....) you just plain disgust me.
It sounds like McCain's camp has been talking with Hamas again.
Obama 08
That happens when we go to the extremes
Hillary- President of the United States of America
She is the only democrat that can compete with McCain and win the White House to imrpove our lives.
HAMAS ENDORSES OBAMA!!!!! CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!!
I read all the comments, and liberals just amaze me. Why would you need to document a source that claims that Hamas wants Obama? Of course Hamas wants Obama, just like Iran, the Taliban, and I'm sure Osama Bin Laden. They know he is going to leave them alone and let them do whatever they want to do. That is of course, unless he sits down with them and listens to their concerns that Israel should be eradicated and the world should convert to Islam. McCain knows what they want, and realizes that there is no need to talk.
Keep up the good work, John McCain. Everyone here seems to be snowballed by Obama. Hamas certainly has not been.
Seems Hamas and I have something in common, I want Obama also.
It makes sense for McCain and the Republican machine to use "cynicism and fear" to raise funds for their campaign.
Why?
Because they have nothing else to offer the American people except "more of the same." This is exactly why I and millions of other Americans are going to consistently contribute to the Obama campaign. We are and will continue to match and beat every dollar raise, every hour volunteered and every negative word spoken with our humble $5, $10, $15, $25 and $50 donations, volunteer hours spent after work and on the weekends, and words of "hope over cynicism and fear" to make Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States of America on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
You better believe...YES WE CAN!
Tyrone Brown
37th Legislative District State Delegate / Obamacrat
Seattle, WA
>>"I think the legal voting age should be raised to 25.The immaturity of the obama supporters on here smacks of spoiled college brats.Talk to me about obama when youve been in the real world kiddies." <<
Sorry, pops, you may have enjoyed the Great Depression, but that doesn't mean we should have to endure a second one.
I read with interest McCain's points.
Makes me even more likely to vote for Obama. Sounds like even our enemies respect him.
This will confirm the intelligence or the collective stupidity of the American voter. Will we be controlled by candy coated terror alerts, fear tactics and spin or will we reject the disasterous policies of the last 8 years. 2 WARS..neither with a clear end. 4000 dead soldiers..1 trillion dollar war...
McCain embraces the policies of the far right. He panders to them. If we fall for it again..pack your bags gents..this country is toast.
John McCain sit down and shut up!!! It was due to the negligence of you and your party that these organizations even have a voice in the world.
How scared of Obama is McCain?
Hillary is introduced by John Murtha by saying McCain is too old and McCain memo replies with a memo that does not mention Clinton and later mentions Omaba.
McCain makes no comments on CAFTA-gate, Bosnia -Gate, or any other Clinton campaign issue.
McCain camp has yelled in tandem with everything coming from the Clinto camp against the Obama.
McCain makes no comment condeming the words of Geoff Davis "boy" and other misstatements.
McCain will never admit he knows Obama not to be Muslim and prefers to let the 15% still think he is.
Now they FEAR (nasty four letter word) by saying terrrist will be dancing in the streets if he is elected.
And McCain says he is not McBush???????
Shame on McCain. That line of tactics are nothing more than what one would expect from the Bush admo... and now from the hypocritical McCain.
One would think it's a little early in the process for desparate tactics like this, but apparently not. My money says Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh run this into the ground too.
OBAMA '08
The Republicans have not even started to attack Obama, just WAIT ..... they will have fun with the Jr. Sen. They will not think twice before they call him names, attack his wife, his family JUST WAIT TO SEE! I can hardly wait how they will chew him alive!!!!
John and company should get a new tune.
I certainly hope that the American people don't fall for the fear mongering again. It worked twice and they voted for the wrong person for the wrong reasons and got us into what will be regarded by history as the greatest fiasco since the Civil War.
If the truth be known Al Quaeda wants the U.S. to stay in Iraq as their greatest recruitment tool.
I shutter to think that we could have 4 more years of Republican lunacy.
>>"I think the legal voting age should be raised to 25.The immaturity of the obama supporters on here smacks of spoiled college brats.Talk to me about obama when youve been in the real world kiddies." <<
Sorry, pops, you may have enjoyed the Great Depression, but that doesn't mean we should have to endure a second one...
Obama lumama has .0000000000000001 per cent chance!!!!!!!!
I think we should take away the money that most republicans have
accumulated by going offshore for cheap labor in a lot
of industries and put them back out there in the workforce to start over today at $8.00 an hour.
uh, maybe i am simple but perhaps if we had a president that even the "bad guys" liked maybe they would be less inclined to blow the hell out of us and our allies.
Are you kidding me? I think I'm not alone in thinking that this year we could have finally had a reasoned, civil, policy-driven campaign by both Senators McCain and Obama. This campaign email is evident that we are in for a long electoral season of dealing to the lowest common denominator.
This is the problem with the Republican party. So what if the enemy praises you?
Let friends and foes praise you.
The idealogical "righteous" position of the Republicans is what has divided the country.
Why must we continue to support only Israel's interests and not the Arabs also? Are they not God's children?
The Jewish people will never do anything to help you or your community. They won't eat your food, contibute to your charity and help your neighborhood but America is all about "support" the Jews.
This gotto STOP.
The fear-mongering from the Repugs begins again. Must have asked Bush what he would do if he knew he was going to lose, and Busch said, do what I did when I knew I would never get re-elected.
This is just a confirmation about what Obama has been saying throughout his campaign that he will talk with his enemies. Obama says that we should never fear to negotiate but we should not negotiate out of fear.
So, What is McCain problems? Hamas leaders are also watching the campaigns processes going on this country. It seems like they are tired with what is going between they and Israel but no one wants to talk with them.
This just proves Obama readiness this lead instead of McCain.
I'll choose transformative change over fear any day. McCain is in for a good fight. but side by side with Obama, he doesn't stand a chance.
At a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, this evening, Barack Obama encouraged the 8,000 Tarheel Staters to vote early, prior to the state’s May 6th primary.
To help them figure out how to do that, he encouraged them to call his hotline. 1-888-NC-EARLY. Easy, right?
“To find the locations and the hours of one stop early vote near you, you can call my hotline, which is 1-888-NC-EARLY,” Obama said. “NC EARLY, E-A-R-E, uh, E-A-R-L-Y. I almost pulled a Dan Quayle there for a second,” he joked.
Oh my Lord what in the world!!! Is this the so called 'Swift Boat' ads planned for Obama. This is pathetic. McOld, do you remember what your own Republican said yesterday when he endorsed Obama-" He transcends all barriers' , (Rucklesaus, 04/08) that in simple English means all as in everyone or is it too late at night to reconcile.
How is this exactly supposed to hurt Obama, when most of the country is AGAINST the war?
Come on McCain, a reality check is needed.
Sen. McCain is "recklessly dishonest" in his failure to include his mega-million dollar wife's tax return for the public info. No doubt he fears that voters would view them as elitists....
Withdrawal from Iraq is NOT surrender. McCain and his cronies would like us to continue that war because it suits them, so they twist words and meanings to that end.
Stopped believing in fairy tales after childhood. Still believe in peace and justice, and, that we must continually strive for both. Sometimes, to achieve those, we must fight on different levels, on different "battlegrounds."
Still, we must choose our battles. They must be for the right reasons and against the right enemies. If not, we are just warring for the sake of warring. And, there are no winners in that.
the crowd's not booing, they're actually chanting...
oh wait-
nope, sorry- they're booing.
do better, methuselah
mcCain is already starting something because he knows he"does not wonna face up with the man"obama" in november...guess what,that's who you gonna be dealing with...bad news for you..but that's reality..you know he can "take punches" and you trying to throw some already...he's gonna come..he's gonna take them like he did with"cliton"..bounce back and throw some"back at you"..and you're 80 yrs old? it's gonna be over soon...I'm sorry...
go bama go 2008..and2012...i'm tired of same ol same..
america t's time for"CHANGE"...and only one man can deliver
OBAMA...2008..AND 2015
Now, it starts again, the republican fear campaign. I hope Americans have had enough of George W. Bush and his administration to not fall for the fear tactic. Who Hamas likes is not what determines who will do the best for us. Let us not have distractions like these by McCain derail our country seeking a way out of the economic mess and Iraq mess that Bush has us in.
I think I have to agree with McCain.
Seen the latest national polls??? I sure hope the self-centered progressive trash are ready for another republican president ..
So much for the idea that McCain is a new kind of Republican. This looks pretty old school to me.
I was originally a Clinton backer. But I'm just about ready to jump ship because an overwhelming Obama victory in November might be just the message that filthy, fear-mongering, racists like this need.
Now, John McCain is running on FEAR, LIES, BUSH LIKE PROMISES.
America we can not afford 4 more Bush sales campaign.
America We are at War, We,re losing Jobs, Eduacation system needs reforming.
John McCain the same old bush policies just a different suit.
If the Black Panther Party endorsed McCain, would we care? Could Obama capitalize and raise funds as a result? We all know the answer to that question is NO. The fact is McCain is irrelevant most importantly to his party. Very slim pickings in his party, but he was the nominee. Who cares. He should be allowed to use any and every tactic to raise money because as we have seen for the last year money will not be raised based on his own personal strengths.
Please post.
News for you McCain – I'm Canadian and I want Obama too!!!
McCain's right. Obama's got his hands dirty with several unsavory characters and that's an indication of who Obama is as a person. Anyone who garners praise from terrorists, or from those who have ties to terrorists, is someone we do not and should not have in office.
Obama can talk all he wants about how we have to talk to all these crazy people in order to find a workable solution for everyone, but terrorists and people like them will never be happy unless all their demands are met......and I have yet to see any terrorist group compromise on anything. Once you start bargaining with terrorist groups, you are on dangerous ground. Too bad Obama doesn't know that. This guy is going to get us into World War III, IF he gets elected.
CNN please stop reporting this garbage. It's just perpetuating ignorance.
What are you practicing – Hillary clinton tactics. That is the most stupid claim I have ever heard. SHAME ON YOU JOHN MCCAIN!! Is this how you plan to campaign. Look under your own bed before you throw out charges like that. This is despicable, and we the people will remember this start up of the mudslinging! You shoul be made to apologize to the American people, and John McCain should fire you!
Exactly what obama was talking about.....Fear-mongering!!! trying to tear the other down on stuff that really does not concern the American people.... Carl Rove politics and guess what we got......Bush!!!. Folks wake up. let's join the change movement and I'll be the first to make BO accountable if we have done our part e.g Stand up to washington and the same 'ol same.
Obamanation
I have a serious question...... republicans are often referred to as rich, elitists........so why do all these hollywood elitists back democrats.?????..... with your theory then wouldn't they want to reep all the benefits from the Bush tax cuts (if they only help the rich) ?
"McCain says Hamas Wants Obama"–
and NOBODY IN THEIR FREAKING MIND WANTS McCAIN!!!!
Obama '2008 and '2012
*****BREAKING NEWS*****
Personally, I think this is a lot worse.
PRESIDENT BUSH WANTS MCCAIN TO BE PRESIDENT
I'm Canadian and I want Barack Obama to win.... SO? What a viscous attack! I guess the wheels fell off the straight talk express and he's hoping on those poor souls who believe that there are terrorists around every corner! That's SAD!
He's a good guy and everyone else around the world following these elections thinks so, well that is everyone except some narrow minded Americans.
WOW! You know, it really boggles my mind that how after 8 years of Bush, a recession, a war that seems to be never ending (thank GOD our PM had the cajones not to go in there with you), thousands of lives lost, thousands of injured soldiers, Katerina, home foreclosures, the dollar crashing, your image around the world in shambles and you want a third Bush term!? Uhhh...yaaaa sure!?
As far as I'm concerned, you get the president you deserve, and frankly, if you elect John McCain you have no right to go around complaining about your government. You're the ones that put them there!
Can McCain talk about economy rather than Hamas?
McCain/Clinton 08 unstopple if obama wins
More of the same FEAR TACTICS Old politics, Tunnel vision and do not listen or TALK WITH ANYONE different or that doesn't think like you. Very STALE and OUTDATED thinking. We need to move FORWARD not gaint steps backward. We want CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN. BARACK OBAMA FOR PRES.
Not This Time!!! Hiilary and McCain
Not this Time!!!
Maybe they want Obama because they think he has the best chance to bring PEACE to this world!
And with this jaw dropping lie sent to you by email from
"Straight Talk Express" could you send some money,
by express mail! NOW!
This campaign has reached the muddy bottom (hopefully).
I'd expect this sort of hysterical outburst from James Carville, but I'm astonished at it coming from "dignified", grandfatherly McCain. Didn't he say he wanted a respectful campaign?
Guess he thought Clinton would knock Obama down by herself. Since she hasn't managed to do the job he decided to try a Popeye swipe. Guess the spinachs were low-grade...
Not this time you lying Republicans! You can just save your money. You tricked us with the Bush/Cheney crap and it will not happen again. The only thing you know how to do is spread fear and doubt. Barack Obama is someone you should fear because we've got his back Bring it on Baby! Fired up and Ready to Go. For the sake of our country and the preservation of the true American values we are going to come right -back- at -you ! Not this time– you won't get by with it this time. Oh , yes we can and must win in November.
Obama 08
Hamas wants YOU McSame...... they want someone with a 20th century mentality! Release ALL of your tax returns so we can see how you are trying to deceive the American people.
Obama/Edwards08 Si Se Puede
Imagine PEACE. Imagine a President who could finally bring some peace to Middle East Peace Talks. If even the terrorists groups are liking Obama – doesn't this mean the USA will have more cred when acting as mediators?
McCain/Bush/Republicans are full of greed & hate & fear.
To the stupid, from the more stupid. And send some money?
I could have sworn Obama said he would meet with our enemys? Hillary said she would have low level meetings, but not meet without preconditions. Obama said that was what was wrong, we need to meet with our enemys?
I've been reading posts from different sites for some time. Can those of you who say electing Obama will be very dangerous for this country tell us WHY? How bout making a solid argument as to why?
wow,i am trully disappointed with mr straight talk,what happened to i want a respectable campaign,this is exactly how bush got elected.
one a republican,always a republican.rove must be working overtime.
this will be mccains downfall.
McCain and his campaign must be having another "Senior Moment"!
WEVE BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH MADNESS IN THE PAST EIGHT YEARS TO LAST AN ETERNITY. NO MORE YEARS FOR BUSH'S FAILED POLICIES. MCBUSHARY NEEDS TO LAY DOWN AND STAY DOWN!!! TIME FOR CHANGE!! OBAMA IS THE ONE WE NEED!!! LETS HEAL AMERICA !!! "VOTE OBAMA 08"!!!
McCain has it right! Obama is reckless and risky to consider him a realistic presidential candidate at this time in our country. Hillary will give us the option between two experienced individuals..... Barack is out of his league!
So Obama is a very likable individual, even our enemies like him, that says everything about the man! At last we can mend fences and come together as human being on this planet before it's too late and we all slaughter one another!
Take Him!
How DARE he flip off Hillary – he's just another arrogant, lying, hypocrite!
Just because all the crap in his closet is finally coming out, doesn't mean he can can blame Hillary!
Hillary or McCain 08! Never Obama!
thast low even for mccain
Dude, no one is buying that fear crap from you or Clinton! You and your crusaders act like the world is going to end if Obama is elected!
I happen to like Obama too and intend to vote for him in the election on Tuesday. Don't denigrate Hamas – if someone had stolen your land from you, you would fight for it too. In that respect, they are just like you and me. A lasting peace in the Middle East needs to include input from all parties and that's EXACTLY what President Carter is doing. The only reason Hamas would throw support behind Obama is that they see that he is willing to include them and all Palestine in the discussion on how to resolve the differences. The existing process hasn't worked and will lead us into World War III if we don't change our direction there. Do you really want to do this to your children? Support Obama.
good now we know mcsame was totally lying about conducting a positive campaign and we can expose him for the fraud he is. you're going dooown mcsame
Jan....."EVERY BODY LOVES OBAMA …." – True
BUT not because he can bring the world together BUT because he will finally leave the rest of the world alone.
MOST of us, including Canada, are tired of your countries superior mentality.
You'll critisize Hillary Clinton for her lies and attitude of entitlement(which is true I guess). What you all need to realise is the world has been seeing the US in that light long before Bush or Clinton.
HOPEFULLY, you will get a President WE can like.
OBAMA, 08
NOBAMA NOBUSH CLINTON!
Number 2, and the big reason for me supporting Obama: He IS a uniter. Wake up and smell the coffee. Look at what's happening in this country. This is a movement. We are sick and tired of old guys in government running their agendas to lace their pockets and leaving the people high and dry. I for one think it's a great thing for our enemies like any leader of ours who may be elected as president. That's a plus in fostering friendlier foreign relations. Obviously, McCain would be off to a tense start with any of our enemies. How far can we get in negotiating peace with him at the helm?
I'm inclined to agree with the Obama-bots, Hillary needs to drop out now, save her war chest and run as an Independent in November. The Obama-bots are going to blame her anyway when Obama loses in November. We could really have, for the first time in my life, a viable third party candidate. Yes, Hillary drop out of this rigged primary, and run in November, America needs you.
I'm going to personally make sure McCain does not win the election.
I have to admit that I really thought McCain was above this ... I guess not.
McCain talks about him being ready to make National Security decisions.
As I understand it- he was just one of the guys when he was in airforce. He waw taking orders from the Generals and the field commanders. How does this make him a better decison maker as far as being a commander in chief if he himself never commanded anybody? His service to the nation is commendable but it's just that. He is no better off in decision making than an average joe who never went to war. Let the ppo like Powell, Schwarzkopff and Frank and all other commaders and generals boast of this ability than an order taking McCain.
Could it that he made a wrong decision that led him being shot down and hence POW? CNN post this
Please!!!!
EVERYONE LOVES OBAMA. EVEN EUROPEANS, LATIN AMERICANS, ASIANS, AFRICANS AND AUSTRALIANS CALL FOR OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA.
IT IS TIME TO GET OBAMA INTO THE WHITE HOUSE.
OBAMA 08
This is ridiculous.
If you all recall, it was in the last Bush-Kerry election that Osama bin Laden came out with a video days before to say that it didn't matter if Kerrry won the election, that they would still continue to attack the U.S.
Interesting that it came out days before the election, and now we are to believe that it is supposed to work the other way around with Hamas and Obama.
Please. I suggest we all take look at the debates and what they actually mean with what they say and then make a decision. Its apparent we can't trust the press to give us the straight deal.
What do you want Hamas to say? Obama is even getting their attention, what the article sounds like to me is simply that the world that hates America right now can't wait to have dialog with our leaders in hopes of improving relations between other human beings. I mean what are the people of the world saying? they don't like our current leadership and policies. Others will see this as another Bush admin. that everybody hates right now, Mr. Mccain you are showing America you can be a Bush!
Who cares, does Obama endorse them? NO.
So it doesn't really matter who else likes him. The more the better.
Seriously? If I recall correctly, Osama Bin Laden gave the same sort of endorsement to President Bush before the 2004 election. Does anyone really think we ought to let our enemies decide our president? And heaven help us if they caught on...something about a rabbit and a briar patch leaps to mind.
If hamas is supporting any candidate it would be John McCain and Bush, who have systematically strengthened the radical islamic cause. They have emboldened the acts of extremist, and showed them that they can use gorilla tactics to hold off US troops, made Iran (the axis of evil) stronger in the middle east, and distroyed the economic success of the clinton presidency. The entire republican platform is a failure.
How wonderful. and at the same time hold world power. Sen. Obama has not even been elected president yet (and he will) and already foreign counties are looking for ward for a new peaceful America. You go Obama! Show all those od timers that we can negotiate peace and harmony abd still hold high respect from foreign countries.
Well,that makes sense. Clinton will play hard ball, Obama will give a speech.
So much for running a clean campaign. Take your fear mongering and shove it arsehole!
Oh McCain, you're making it easier than it is now. You are giving the democrats all the reason to unite together. If McCain has any intelligence he'd come out and dissociate himself from what I just read. He must really think we are stupid. He has insulted the intelligence of all Americans. Disgusting old man!
Los Angeles, CA
IT"S sad when AMERICA does not no HOW Blessed we are and other COUNTRIES do!!... IF OBAMA can stop other COUNTRIES from being so ANGER & HATEFUL towards Americans. it will be a great and WELCOME change! AMERICAN'S cant even travel and see how BEAUTIFUL the world is because of BUSH/CLINTON years and the other WORLD LEADERS dont Respect BUSH at all!! i really HOPEFUL and believe that OBAMA will be able to heal the WORLD while making Changes and MAKING AMERICA the BEST AMERICA in Years.....
Let's see who is reckless. Someone who is still clinging with gritting teeth on the continuation of this ill-conceived occupation or someone who wants to bring fresh thinking. Mr. McCain has lots of ideas to poke holes in our pockets claiming vaguely defined success, victory on the go.
It is interesting to see the high ground taken by McCain and others. If you are honest, you are elitist. If you have worked your way, you don't know what the average American feels.
Didn't NY times report that McCain's son used to play simulated war-games. I am wondering if McCain himself is sitting before the video war-game console flexing his muscle with reddened face. Move away from this reckless and dangerous man Senator McCain.
Jimmy Carter is meeting with them now. It upsets the status quo on both sides of the fence when people become independent thinkers. I think it's encouraging that they recognize Obama as someone they could communicate with, even though Obama has stated that he would not meet them now.
DISGUSTING FEAR-MONGERING!!!!!! The only fear that I will feel will be the economic crush (even further) if MCBUSH wins. The fear mongering isn’t gonna work this time. America is wiser now after Pres Bush. Republicans better try a different strategy. VIVA OBAMA!! And although HAMAS is a terriorist group, they are not a direct threat to the US... but are just a treat to our allies. Who cares who HAMAS supports. I bet the al qaeda group is rooting for MCBUSH so they can use the Iraq war to further their agenda towards the WEST... and also Osama bin ladin and Iran will like MCBUSH to win so all our attention will still be focused on Iraq not on them.
Hamas says so, which is more significant.
Oooooh!......This is a typical case of reverse psychology and John McCain and his people are so desperate for a silver bullet, that they just ate it BIG TIME!
Let’s use a microscopically amount of brain to realize that Al-Queda prefers the Bush administration to continue. The longer George Bush, Dick Cheney and Condi Rice keep their influence in the White House (through their proxy John McCain), the longer the policies that have made the world hate the U.S. will continue, making it easier for Al-Queda and others to recruit and market their efforts.
So, Bin Laden really wants McCain to win to keep the hate against us alive and the best way to do it is to say they love democrats. With Obama (or Hillary) in the White House, the U.S. has better chances to improve its image, which would be a blow to terrorists as they depend on the hate against us to advance their cause.
So if you really want to defeat terrorists, is by voting straight democrat in 2008!
Better to vote for McDonald's than McCain.....at 71 he has lost the plot. Too Old for the job!!
Does not sound like McCain. He is not going to go so low and dirty. This is the year of change. No dirty trick will work. People are aware of Republican dirty trick played against no other than John McCain himsef in SC.
Here we go again, scare tactics, keep folks mind on running "scared" instead of the issues that face our nation. We are in a sink hole, and we it will be up to the sensible ones to lift ourselves out. Obama is American, born in Hawaii, not the middle East, lived in Indonesia when he was a kid for a few years, not Iraq somewhere, goodness folks, what equates a person to be American? His race????? blah blah blah, see beyond the smoke screen vote for issues that matter. If Obama were some sort of terrorist, then our powerful country would take him down if he became president and tried to overthrow the Gov't right? Right!!! Now as silly as that sounded, this article sounds even more silly. Get mad, do not let them call Obama unamerican just because he is half black and bears an african name.
Ehy do you tthink Rush is telling everyone to vote for Clinton to keep Obama off the ticket? He knows they will clean house with Clinton's past baggage. McCain and Clinton are a team. They issuse statements against Obama together! Clinton was PRESIDENT of The Young Republican's Club at Wellesley. Once a Republican, always a Republican. McCain knows Obama would be a problem in the fall. Notice that he only attacks Obama.
If Obama gets the nod I am going to sit back and laugh as the Republicans eat him for lunch. Yeah, I'm bitter, except it's about Obama and his mob.
Common America, for once prove you're smart enough not to fall for republican scare tactics.
Deja Vu anyone. Same tactics, same party, same fear mongering, same lies, and we will end up with four more years of the same if McCain ends up in the White House.
wow, John-boy....who needs 527's when your campaign is doing it right under your nose....
Please continue with your swift boat neo con attacks McCain. Let me ask you a question tough guy: "Do you feel lucky?!? Well do ya?"
Just try it, Mr Keating 5, lobbyist seducing, economic scholar, war monger. Just try it... Please.
Oh please. McCain is a crazy old loon.
What you Obama fans are neglecting to consider is those of us 'swing voters.' I'd love to see a Democrat because of the recession/poor financial situation and don't want McSame BUT if forced to choose between the Obama and McSame, I WILL vote for McSame. I can't risk my vote on a man who sat 20 years in a church with his children hearing anti government and bias sediments. I couldn't do 5 minutes listening to that, anyone who stayed has to believe SOME of it.
Note to McCain: You have just shown your true colors. Thank you for that. You are a old man pandering to the neo-cons. We have had 8 years of their kind of politics and we are not going to take any more from a fossil like you.
This is kind of a no-brainer... I'm sure all the terrorist organizations would support anyone who will pull us out of the middle east.
Don't have to shoot low John... Obama will bury himself!
Even if Hamas wants Obama to be president, maybe it's because, as a black man, he might, just might be able to begin to see both sides of the coin in the Middle East, and not just the stand by Israel at all costs policy that has done nothing for progress since Israel's conception.
Furthermore, the majority of Europeans polled prefer Obama. Yeah, we Americans vote, but it's critical in this election that we elect a president with a good image around the world...
Number 3: Just wait until McCain is illuminated for all to see. Just turn to some of those conservative talk radio stations and you will see that many republicans are not happy with him. They will rally around him, but that allegiance will be very loose. He has serious issues; Iraq, the economy, his anger problem, his age, his foreign policy beliefs. Just because he's been there a long time doesn't mean he's been on the right side to issues. I respect his background. He is a great patriot of this nation, but that war was 40 years ago!! The world has changed greatly since then.
McCain, what happened to you running a clean campaign? Just because you were a hero in the war doesn't translate to you getting my vote. You are pulling your stuff right out of the Hillary playbook. It is looking more and more like the only difference between you and Hillary is that she is taller and has more hair.
No McClaim. Hamas are Sunni and they want you to win so that you will start WW3 and nuke Iran the Shiites.
John McCain take a hike you are out of touch. It took you three tries to figure out that our economy was in trouble.
WELL, WELL JOHN MCCAIN...
I GUESS YOUR HIGH INTEGRITY AND PROMISE TO RUN A RESPECTFUL CAMPAIGN.....
WAS A BIG FAT LIE.
It's time for a strong woman to take over the white house from all these incompetent men.
The Republican strategy of slashing and burning will not work on Americans this time as it did 4 and 8 yrs ago. Only the most dumbest would follow this line of attack and these dumbest people are a handful these days.
People are wiser now after seeing their jobs and benefits evaporate in the last few years and buying gas at $4 per gallon.
And, this is from the man who said he'd run a clean campaign, based on the issues. McCain is just like all the other politicans. Just remember, in November, vote against all incumbents. If you think that they're putting a couple of bucks in your right pocket, your probably right. At the same time though, they're taking ten out of you left pocket. Vote NO.
Hey McBush. Are HAMAS Sunni or Shiite? Oops you do not know the difference!
obviously the bush approach to terrorist is not working because if its a fight you want you will get one. they the terrorist do not mind dying and we do not mind killing them but thats bring no peace on neither side. we must get into their thinking of american. they see america as a big saton because some country can have nuklear weapon who is friends of our and other country can not. they believe america is dipping into their business and their country. so mr obama said he would talk to iran whats wrong with talking to your enemy. you might just solve a problem with out anyone dying. this is why hamas see mr obama as promising.they want respect they want to hold a conversation not be told what to do or else. remember peace at all cost just peace
Fear-mongering loosers.
ummm.. Is this a news article? Or is this a campaign advertisement? This document seems to be misplaced. It may belong to FOX NEWS channel.
McCain is digging himself a hole and he doesn't even know it.
My Friends,
I want to run a respectable campaign. No mud slinging will be allowed here. We want to have a debate on the issues and the issues alone. I have nothing to do with what my warm up announcers say or with whatever negative adds, such as the one above, state about the Senator from Illinois. I am calm and level headed. If you don't believe me just ask a question about Senator Kerry and that Vice President thing.
Signed
Senator John McCain
Complete Nonsence, McSame must take us American's for Idoits!
what was that movie that won all those Oscars ...
Oooo I got it
No County For OLD MEN
That makes sense. Obama has proven ties to terrorists. He is a supremacist himself, and has managed to brainwash the majority of this sad, sad nation.
No McCain. 4 years with John McCain is another term for George W Bush. That means more wars,more trouble with our economy and higher gas prices and food prices.
>>"I think the legal voting age should be raised to 25.The immaturity of the obama supporters on here smacks of spoiled college brats.Talk to me about obama when youve been in the real world kiddies." <<
Sorry, pops, you may have enjoyed the Great Depression, but that doesn't mean we should have to endure a second one....
BOO,
hehe did I scare you?
Nice one McBUSH
Thank you McCain from all of us Dems for reminding us how WRONG the Republicans are and why we need to unite to stop you from being President.
OBAMA '08 if we can!
Clinton '08 if we have to!
But get the elephant out of the White House!!!
Shawna,
your comment is the best one I've read all day, lets hope people are smart enouh to get it.
McCain why aren't you directing these tactics toward Hillary? It's because you and the rest of the Republicans know Obama is your bigger threat and you're getting desperate already. It's not even November and you feel the need to pull out the big guns. You have reason to be nervous because you pale in comparison to OBAMA! There is nothing about you or Hillary that represent CHANGE. Obama has God's favor which is why he is able to brush off whatever you and Hillary throw at him and still move up in the polls.
OBAMA in 08
God we thank you for bringing us a person who represents real change. Continue ordering his steps and make his enemies his footstool. Amen.
I respect Senator McCain but this is as terrible as it gets. So what if Hammas wants Obama? I am not an Obama supporter but if Obama brings Hammas's atrocities, or their justified in their own minds behavior, whatever the heck you want to call it... and bring an end to innocent killings of humans, whether Israelis or Palestinians, all the more power to Obama.
What good has anyone, whether republicans or democrats who have not been wanted by Hammas done to end the conflict.
Where is the love in this Christian nation? Aren't we all Americans, on the same team, striving to make things better for us, our children, and those we share the world with?
If so, why are we calling our fellow Americans hypocrits and liars?
John McCain reflects that already he is willing to take on the Karl Rove Primer on Electioneering. I am a white 82 year old who seriously believe I would make a better president than John McCain. At least, I opposed the Iraq War before it began, and I didn't have the Senate Intelligence Report to guide me – the Intelligence Report that neither McCain nor Clinton took the time to read, before signing over to President Bush the right to go to War which according to the Constitution belongs only to the US Senate.
I am the youngest of 5 brothers who served in WWII, only 1 of whom was drafted, and he went through the Battle of the Bulge, as did my oldest brother, a career Army Man. Another was at Okinawa. As the youngest, I enlisted in the Navy when i was 17, but by the time I got to the fleet, the war was over, to my sorrow. Obviously I wasn't too bright then, but I've matured enough to be a Democrat now, and an Obama supproter.
There is nothing wrong with McCain's camp bringing this up. Hamas said they want Oboma. Carter met with Hamas the other week. Draw your own conculsions. Hamas hates America, so does Oboma's church....
John McBush you are disgusting. I hope that the Dems send you packing back to AZ. There you can drink your Bud and think what could have been if you had not allowed "W" to stick his tongue down your throat.
Don't worry America.
Obama won't be a nominee.
So, noway to him to be president.
Wow, last time i checked, being a leader that also has the ability to unite and excite countries all over the world is an amazing thing! I see stories of people from all over the world looking at Obama with GREAT admiration – this is one for the history books and desperate McCain wants it to seem like a bad thing? This is why people like McCain and Hillary need to step back and watch how a true leader runs this country. No more old Washington and their corruption! Go Obama! You are not only great in the eyes of your country – but countries all over the world! Let's see McCain and Hillary do that!
How low can you go McCain? Even for a republican you are stooping low. If you are acting this desperate now, I can't wait until November. Who knows, you might even get as low as Hillary. I must give Obama more money.
Speak a little louder McCain, we're very hard of hearing.
Obama 08
Let me entertain you.....
Mr. McGoo has a LOT of time on his hands.
No matter.
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A liberal Elitist will never be President.
Obama need to grab a latte' and hold talks with Hamas. lol
Mc.Cain 08
I need to know if I understand correctly....Obama critisizes McCain by taking his words out of context and twisting/spinning/selectively editing....etc. and Mcain becomes the negative campaigner by responding to the misrepresentation of his words?? Do any of the Obama supporters have ANY common sense, or has the mob mentality taken over completely? There is a real threat here and we need to realize that should Obama be elected....he is not our SAVIOR, nor can he "deliver us from evil". I am concerned with the idolitry I see coming from the Obama campaign. I was initially very interested in him as a candidate, but soon found him to be preaching, rather than campaigning. Therefore I am now a Hillary supporter. I hope she is elected. If she is not nominated I WILL vote for McCain. I disagree with most of his policies, however, I will place the safety and protection of my loved ones in McCain's hands before I would place same in the hands of Obama.
The only lunch will be a GOP sandwich for Barack Obama, independents, and Republicans. Bring it on.
Obama 08
No one shakes a tree unless it has some fruit on it. There is a reason why they are targeting Obama negatively. GOP AND Clinton are afraid of this movement of change and are trying to stop it. We can't let that happen!!
Obama 08!
Mr maccain,what hapened to your earlier honest,intergrity campaigne you promise the american people,to even make it worst,maccain lied to raise money,I used to support clinton but you have united us democrate behind obama,I also used to respect maccaain but not anymore old man,john maccain even has the guts to call someone an Elitis,yet he failled to disclose his family tax return just like the rest of the candidates,he collects social security thats in my opinion he does't need.
You're right he has a vision to change America: one that will bring about PEACE, where we can discuss our differences diplomatically. Apparently that concept is foreign to McCain. What a shame. Can we say FEARMONGERING????
Obama '08!!!
So what " Papy"all you want is blood. It is time know to bring peace . Hamas......... wants Obama to win but Hamas is not going to influence our choice. You did not fill a tax return with your wife spouse because you understood all the disaventages of fiiling jointly. This is a message for all American's. May be American will not fill a joint tax under Grandpa reign.
Perhaps they feel they would have something in common and could discuss things with Obama.
Get serious folks. The republican fearmongering for the last 8 years has worked.
I'm still for Obama.
That is disgusting, from a man who doesn't know the difference between a shiite and Sunni, nice..... Swift boats are back!!!
CNN most trusted name in news
thanks for informing us
Hillary 08
They probably made a cash donation to his campaign, and thats what carter really met with them lol.
And the McCain Camp wants to talk about dishonesty!
OBAMA = WORLD PEACE
Charlotte.......Hillary wont be able to run as an independant. She OWES money to her campaign and its worker bees. Once it becomes clear on Tuesday night she wont win big, many of your supporters will stop giving $ to the campaign. My wife (a Hillary supporter) says she smells her defeat and stopped contibuting to her campaign.
Expect many thousands to follow suit.
She would have to tap into her own (excuse me, BIll's) millions to do that.
A 3 way race would just split the left and centrist vote and hand it to McCain in about a 45-25-25 split.
Sorry Charlotte, you just may have to suck up the impending implosion of your candidate and be a grown-up. If not, I might suggest Prozac or Vallium or something to get you through.
HInt: Get your prescription before Tuesday night!
Sorry sweet Charlotte.....
John McCain is disgusting for using this tactic and it will backfire on him. Him and Hillary..two peas in a pod. What are they scared of?
The Republicans know better than eating anything up for lunch this election year.... Nanc MN. Obama not running his campaign on their level and tactics...With MCBUSH, their value voters will be sitting at home on the elections day...McBush doesnt have any command over the conservatives. And all the negative attack on Obama will back-fire which will deter independents from voting for him(MCBUSH)
When did Karl Rove get on McCain's paylist?
Dr. Mom, I believe you meant to type dildo. (not ditto)
I'm not surpirsed! I want him to win too!!!
McCain speaking facts and showing a real newspaper is not a disrespectville campaign. Barack Hussein Obama not only runs a disrespectville campaign but does not respect any American nor does his wife. They run a disrespectville campaign against our country.
He did not just go there. Doesn't McCain realize that many of the independents who support Obama also support him? This is political suicide McCain!
Such stereotypical Republican politics! This is exactly what America is sick of! George Bush take 3.
Now if HIllary wins the nomination I'll have to vote for Nader! Arg!
To LeMonton and others; Al Qaeda en Bin Laden are not Bush administration phenomena. They issued their fatwa and attacked us during the 90s. Hatred against the West and fundamentalism has been brewing in the Middle East for ages. US foreign policy supporting despots/corrupt democracies to ensure access to resources is not a Bush administration phenomenon either
Foolishness
IF YOU CAN NOT STAND THE HEAT, GET OUT OF THE RACE.....GO HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE REASON THE WHOLE WORLD WANTS HIM TO BE PRESIDENT IS BECAUSE HE CAN BE MANIPULATED!!!!!
For every hateful and negative thing McCain says about Senator Obama, another person donates $$$ to Obama's campaign. Senator McCain is effectively campaigning for Obama. LOL.
No No McLame. The Bushter fooled us into a disasterous war with his fear mongering. It will not work again. You are proof. You can't teach an OLD Dog new tricks.
Obama:the best hope for the Palestinians!
I bet this was Hillary's doing!! (inserts toung in cheek)
Old man please calm down.....
Is this all your camp has to offer Bush Tactics......America doesnt want Mccain...The republicans dont want Mccain....the only people that what Mccain are HATERS.....Like Obama we will just brush Mccain off are shoulders....
Hey wait a minute! I thought McCain wanted to use the Public Campaign Finance system, what's he need the money for? It's not like he's campaigning against anybody in the primary, he's already the nominee. So were is all of this money going?
I think the McCain camp should be careful of the mud they try to sling at Mr. Obama...there's a lot of compost underneath the old boy! And, as for Romney calling Obama elitest...or, maybe he's looking in the mirror!
Wow. Just wow. Every time I think the Republicans can't stoop any lower, they prove me wrong.
Pathetic. So, McBush, is this how you run a clean campaign?
Neither one of these baffoons should be president. Vote smart, vote Clinton.
So let me get this straight, the old grandpa, McLame doesn't want us to talk to hamas but wants to listen and advertise what they want.. humm, sounds about right for Bush Series II..
'Madcain' is a liar!.It's like saying Hamas will vote for Obama come november '08
Oldman with old tricks!
Jay for Obama '08
Wow, McCain is really having to dig around in the muck to find things to use against Obama. Can't find anything from legitimate news organizations, huh McCain? I guess your taking lessons from Hillary now.
Hillary hatchet people, and the republican party in general...
would rather torpedo this country than to see this man as president.
you all are morally and mentally diseased. you are an infection and a boil on the underside of our country.
The founding fathers of these United States of America would vomit at what you have done to the democracy they envisioned.
I thought McCain and co. said they wouldnt stoop so low as to pplay ont he Hussein thing?
wait a sec....which is better for us, for our president to be universally liked or universally hated? hmmmm....Bush is universally hated and we got 9/11, we've got 4,000 dead in uniform. I can't remember a president being liked by the world. It's not just the terrorists; the entire world likes Obama. And that's....bad?
If you loved Bush and Cheney, you'll love McCain. 100 years of war, tax cuts to the rich, politics of McFear.
Straight talk my but!! McCain with that i have just lost all respect for you. I have been one of the most vocal Obama supports and i also said I liked you as a person as well as defended you to some critics but you have jus t stepped out of bounds with ur campaign and its over. OBAMA /Clinton Clinton/Obama or whoever except MCBUSH!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd vote for Ralph Nader instead of you.
Maybe they see something in Obama that can get the peace process going again. Something the failed George Bush could not do. McCain following in Bush's footsteps will be another failure at promoting peace. He instead promates war. Remember "bomb, bomb, bomb Iran"? That is his plan for the future.
You guys sound surprised. I was expecting this but not so soon. It's a shame that politicians have to resort to smear campains and dirty tricks just to get elected. It's funny, I was on the fence with Billary and Obama, but now, I have made up my mind. Thank you Sen McBush for stearing me towards Obama!. Look at your history people. In 1860 there was this skinny,tall, junior law maker, with limited experience and he became one of the greatest presidents this country ever had. Any quesses? Any one? Bueller?
Does anyone remember, code red, code orange before the Iraq war. Totally confusing and scaring people into accepting the Iraq war. NO MORE!!! We are not going to get scared anymore. By the way, isn't it better for our enemies to NOT feel a lot of animosity towards us?
It's time for a woman to take care of business and get rid of all these immature men ridiculously fighting each other.
I knew that was coming. Maybe they (Hamas) want to be peaceful with Obama. It will turn on them (McCain) wait and see.
Ha Ha.... listen up now...... Obama hasn't given Hillary what she deserves because she's a woman..... but.... you ain't !...... Watch your step!! You just might find out what he's made of!!!!
The Mccain camp-republicans are going against Obama because they are afraid of facing him in November since polls shaow that he is likel to win the Dem Nomination.They are comfortable with Clinton bse they are sure that she has less appeal to voters in the general eection.We know the trick Mccain,dont confuse us
I respect everyone's comments but they are so polarized: the Republicans this and the Democrats that. Partisan politics, strictly in my opinion, is so outdated. Some Democrats have great attributes and positions and so do some Republicans. And yet, some people will vote a straight ticket just because their daddy was a member of this or that party. That is lunacy. Look at the candidate and what he stands for not just what party they belong to. At one time that may have been fine but the lines have blurred and what each party stands for is much more ambiguous than it used to be. Some Rebublicans sport Democratic ideas and vice versa. Political parties divide our nation, communities and even families. And for what? To be able to say "I'm a Democrat and we'll show you Rebublicans this fall !" ? Wow. We sling as much dirt in these forums as the candidates do. I say do away with official parties and let each and every candidate swing their own sword. Not having the machinery behind a candidate would sure save some money too. It would change the face of raising campaign money.
think its time for obama to pull out the heavy artillery/WMD's and stomp mcshame and clinton, obliterate and slam em into annihilation. get rid of those two old hounds.
Oh...so u brand Obama as 'recklessly dishonest' because he says something based on what u said and then proceed to tarnish his image by spreading misleading info! Looks like the 'Straight Talk express' has now become "loon talk- the mindless"
That's the more reason why Obama is a better candidate than the others. The ability to reach out to the other side including our enemies is the most important quality needed in our new president.
America does not need a divisive person but a uniter both at home and abroad......
Are there ANY people in the US that actually believe this stuff??
Guess Mccains clean campagne policy wasn't true! He's a real american hero,and earns my respect! but he just a sorry person when it comes to following Bushes policies. And any thing is better than that! Mccain knows little about the economy and that also is a minus. Any one who thinks bush has served our economy well, would not get my vote! Any one who says he/ she don't have a way out of Iraq does not get my vote! Any one who has health problems and wants to be President, doesn't get my vot e! I can put up with a misspoke or two, but a flip flopper or lier don't get my vote! the message has to be clear! The message has to be True! So, from that you know it won't be Mccain or Clinton!
wow. trying to scare people into voting for him. the sad thing is, there are millions of americans out there dumb enough to fall for this–proof that our public school system is failing.
AND!!!!!!!!, The American people want OBAMA. McNugget pleaseeee! Four more years or, one hundred more years of war, and an economy in recession is not acceptable. Leave IRAQ now.