April 18, 2008
Posted: 04:00 PM ET

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The McCain campaign says he would be tougher on Hamas.
The McCain campaign says he would be tougher on Hamas.

(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.)

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


marcus   April 18th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

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

sozzi   April 18th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Obama, it's time to get dirty against the whole republican outfit.

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 18th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

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!!!!!!

NickNas   April 18th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

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??

Mark   April 18th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Lol! Why didn't he go ahead and say that god hated Obama too. Man, McCain's campaign is stupid.

No McCain   April 18th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Hey McCain….. let me give you news….EVERYONE WANTS OBAMA!!! Our friends and our enemies … everyone….

PCS / North Carolina   April 18th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Same old, FEAR MONGERING

John, PA   April 18th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

LIES ALL LIES!!

YOU LIAR!!!!

CT obama supporter   April 18th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

wow, this is just dirty, this will come back to haunt Mccain…

Tampa Voter   April 18th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

UNDERSTAND here comes the republican BS! Do not be fooled again in 2008. It will get worse- hold your ground!

Obama 08!

Martha from Ohio   April 18th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Oh the stupid conservatives with their old tricks.

McCain belongs to the age of Dinosaurs

Grif   April 18th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

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…

Andrea   April 18th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

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!!!!

Sean   April 18th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Why is this a problem? He's a unifier! Get over it!

Independent   April 18th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

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.

Bridget   April 18th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

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.

Sam, Muncie, Ind.   April 18th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

HERE WE GO.

Pandering to fear. As if we expect anything less from the Republican Party.

The Truth   April 18th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

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!

The Dude   April 18th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

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!

Alex from PA   April 18th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

You are a joke McCain. He will later say that email was sent while he was sleeping.

James Parochetti   April 18th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

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.

Chuck in Oregon   April 18th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

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.

Emma CA   April 18th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

So, what of it? How does you saying that make you look like a great leader?

Jay   April 18th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Enough of the fear mongering already!

Tim. Coon Rapids mn   April 18th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

WOW!! Talking about kicking someone down low and running. John your red is showing. Around the NECK JOHN.

Moe, NY   April 18th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Scare tacticts won't cut it this time around…sorry McCain.

SNOBama   April 18th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

NO WIMPS IN THE WHITEHOUSE!

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now for Obama   April 18th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Mccain is pathetic! Where are your Medical Records old Man

PA   April 18th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

DISGUSTING FEAR-MONGERING!!!!!! Please John, the country has rescrpt for you right now. Don't become Washington at it's worst.

patrick   April 18th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

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!!!!!

Doreen Augusta Maine   April 18th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

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?

Matt   April 18th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

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.

Elisa, PA   April 18th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

And Clinton says John McCain is great friend.

Penn state ..you can stop the Clinton mess.

Vote Obama 08

Anthony-Minneapolis,MN   April 18th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

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

Rara   April 18th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

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!

Jamil - Dearborn, MI   April 18th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

And in his infinite wisdom, McSame wants Hamas to influence our elections!

Liz   April 18th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

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.

Brown   April 18th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

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.

scbrown   April 18th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

CNN WHERE IS YOUR HEADLINES:

OBAMA DROP 8 POINTS IN 3 DAYS IN THE GALLUP POLL!!!!!!!

OBAMA HAD A 11 POINT LEAD!!!!

Paul   April 18th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

*****BREAKING NEWS*****

THE REST OF THE WORLD WANTS OBAMA TO BE PRESIDENT!

This includes Hamas.

bernadette   April 18th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

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!

Grif   April 18th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

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…

Tell the truth   April 18th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

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.

Dave in Houston   April 18th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

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.

Bil Jergens   April 18th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Obama is a dangerous man and will lead us down a very deadly path for Americans.

scbrown   April 18th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

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.

one guy trying to talk   April 18th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

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.

dr mom, virgin islands   April 18th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

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.

Sam, Muncie, Ind.   April 18th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

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.

David, Silver Spring, MD   April 18th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

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.

Chris Salzmann   April 18th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

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

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 18th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

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.

John LANCASTER   April 18th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

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.

Jim   April 18th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

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.

Pat   April 18th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

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!!!

Carlito   April 18th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

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.

Cowboy Jack   April 18th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Well, well, well…. looks like the media darling Obama is finally being subjected to scrutiny….

be careful before he starts 'whining' about it

Shame on McCain   April 18th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Fear mongering! War mongering! Vote the McCain bum out!

mike   April 18th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

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!

Shaik in Oregon   April 18th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

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?

Jamie   April 18th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

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!

BGIV in NC   April 18th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Shameless comment - what about having punted that fool who kept repeating "Hussein" over and over. Sort of an about face.

nick   April 18th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

would you stop!
McCain is not lying about it.

Some of you can not handle the absolute truth, its pitiful.

Bubba   April 18th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

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.

MD in OK   April 18th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

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.

Dr. E. Proctor   April 18th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

. . . 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

David   April 18th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

This is despicable. Shame on you McCain.

Tex   April 18th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

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?

Dave C - NJ   April 18th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

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! :)

Open Eyes   April 18th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

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..

Lee   April 18th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Sen. Obama is beating the Clintons, McCain, Foxnews, ABC and they still can't bring him down. Obama is my President!

hillary 08   April 18th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Hamas endorsement for Obama! Now that makes sense,

Dave   April 18th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

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.

Aham   April 18th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

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!

Marey   April 18th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

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

Mike   April 18th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Sounds like Karl Rove and his friends are now hard at work on the McCain campaign. Pretty disgusting.

mj-arkansas   April 18th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

if OBAMA gets the dem nomination, I will vote republican no matter who the nominee is there !!! I'm still rooting for Hillary…..

GP Geneseo Il   April 18th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Does McBush have that little creepy guy Rove working for him???? This looks like some of his work…

DS in SD   April 18th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

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.

Kari   April 18th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Was a McCain supporter… his new antics has made me donate money to the Obama camp today.

Obama in 08, 12   April 18th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Cheap shot Grandpa!

Suzy   April 18th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

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?

JB Cal   April 18th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

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.

Joe   April 18th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

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.

Femi in minneapolis   April 18th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

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!

mama for obama   April 18th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

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 )

Veterans for Obama   April 18th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

The AARP wants McCain….and I want the social security money he received returned!

one nation under god!!!!   April 18th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Fact check obama is sinking in polls.

Now for Obama   April 18th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Hillary and Mccain are two of the most desperate people I have ever seen in my life

chuks   April 18th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

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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Christian, Tampa FL   April 18th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

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.

Simon   April 18th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

$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.

whatever   April 18th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

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

Chuck in Oregon   April 18th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

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.

darren   April 18th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

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.

Kevin B-More   April 18th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

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.

Maggie   April 18th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

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????

clarity   April 18th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I actually didn't think that McCain was this stupid.
LOL!
Nuff said!

bad idea   April 18th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

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

Elisabeth   April 18th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

"EVERYONE WANTS OBAMA!!! Our friends and our enemies … everyone….". No all friends don´t want Obama. European

Ratgurl   April 18th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Hmmm, seems some of Clinton's desperation is rubbing off on McCain!

An Agnostic Democrat   April 18th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Looks to me like CNN is joining ABC for FOX NEWS ratings.

Miles   April 18th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

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.

Bukky   April 18th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Rove… is that you?

Neil   April 18th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

And McCain has the NERVE to call Obama as "recklessly dishonest"?

zina   April 18th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

The politics of fear are OVER!

Period!

Obama '08

DH   April 18th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Dirty old man !

Jan   April 18th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

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

one nation under god!!!!   April 18th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

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.

xmanuf   April 18th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

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!!

Independent for Hillary, Butler PA   April 18th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

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)

Kevin, Hanover PA   April 18th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Looking at the supporters of Obama….I'll pull the lever for Hillary on Tuesday.

From PA   April 18th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

If anything Obama is like Bush with his arrogrance and stupidity

Voice   April 18th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

So????

Terry a Proud Naval Retiree   April 18th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

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!

julie   April 18th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I dont think we needed a news clip to figure that out.

Ifeanyi Azubike Houston Texas   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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.

Lee WV   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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?

Juan from L.A.   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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.

P   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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…

Doug, Florida   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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

Elizabeth   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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.

Z   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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.

Carrington   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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!

Bukky   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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

Veterans for Obama   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

No Country For Old farts!

Nando   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

OLD MAN WE ARE IN NEW WORLDS!!!!!!!!

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

Simon Jinx   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Wow. Hamas wants Obama - that's a big news. Next one would be: Columbus discovered America.

Femi in minneapolis   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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?

Patrick of CA   April 18th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

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!

Terry a Proud Naval Retiree   April 18th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I agree - this has to be Karl (Marx) Rove in the reincarnation,

melikeyhill   April 18th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

John mccain we want a president the whole world loves

IAMWMD   April 18th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

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

After further review,Texas   April 18th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

John has his armor-plated Depends at the ready.

Mccain Straight Talk Express has lost its wheels   April 18th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

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.

McCain   April 18th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

It is the entire world that loves Senator Obama. Stop watching fox news and start listening to dems, repubs, and independents.

rachel   April 18th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

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.

Tim   April 18th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

John McLame is a sell out.

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 18th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

John LANCASTER:

Are you in any way in touch with reality?!?!!? guess not, the crazy hillary supporters usually are not

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!

opeluboy   April 18th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

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.

John   April 18th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

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.

KIRBY   April 18th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

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?

Elisabeth   April 18th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Anti-Semitism is spreading all over the USA.
European

Tampa Voter   April 18th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Please join our campaign today by making a generous donation of $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or $2,300.”

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"

Jon   April 18th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

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.

Get Real   April 18th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

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.

Fred   April 18th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

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.

Peter   April 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

McCain is desperately attacking Obama. He wants Clinton, Newsweek just released national number. Obama leads clinton with almost TWENTY points….

MM/FL   April 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

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.

ariel   April 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

So much for Mc Cain's pledge to run a clean and civil campaign.

what   April 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

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!!!

Bukky   April 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Umm McCain is endorsed by Bush Cheney and Rove… he REALLY should not be speaking

Bubba   April 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

America looks like a bunch of crazy bullies to the world; of course they hope we'll elect someone smart instead of McCain.

Danny in Pittsburgh   April 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

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.

m.   April 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

This is going to be about WAR, WAR, WAR - LIES, LIES, LIES,

What a shame McCain!!!!!!!!

Salim, Silver Spring MD   April 18th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

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

kayla   April 18th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

OLD MAN RIVER YOU DON'T HAVE A CHANCE. IS IT TIME FOR YOUR NAP?

SHARON PLFD NJ   April 18th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

DON'T HATE APPRECIATE!!!!!!!!!!

GO OBAMA

Susan MO   April 18th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

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

what   April 18th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I have an idea we can just blow them all up that will work!! Wait that isn't working!?

Sam   April 18th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

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.

April in Texas   April 18th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

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

Liberty   April 18th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

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.

scbrown   April 18th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

OBAMA–

THERE GOES THE JEWISH VOTE!!!!!!

McCain   April 18th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Wow!, this is one of the most shameful fearmongering of all time, but it will backfire right in his face!.

Jeff M.   April 18th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

NEWSFLASH! Hitler drank water! ARE YOU A NAZI?!

Pathetic.

caywen   April 18th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

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.

Vince - Phoenix   April 18th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

IN THE WORDS OF THE MOST "OVER-RATED" PRESIDENT IN HISTORY… (Ronald Reagan)…

THERE……THEY………GO………..AGAIN………..

Grif   April 18th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

OK!!!! Feed Obama the "Fatted Calf", CNN….. Then feed you're Kid's on Gruel…

dr mom, virgin islands   April 18th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

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

Bushwacked   April 18th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

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

Sean   April 18th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

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.

suzy   April 18th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I think it's time for a very very smart woman to step in and take over….

Janet(USA, via Canada)   April 18th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Wow! how many right wing fundamentalists are supporting McCain?

Chris   April 18th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

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.

SLIM FROM SEATTLE WA,   April 18th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

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!!

ne, Pennsylvania   April 18th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

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.

Deb   April 18th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

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.

Vince - Phoenix   April 18th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

hey McLame……

HOW MUCH DID THAT ZILLIONAIRE WIFE OF YOURS RAKE IN THIS YEAR….???

Ross in MD   April 18th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

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

Newman   April 18th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

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!

Nattie Karma   April 18th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Please tell us how you are going to get us out trouble. Hamas is not the answer. OBaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaama 08.

James   April 18th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Republicans are always dirty.

April in Texas   April 18th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

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

K. S. Minneapolis,MN   April 18th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

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?????!!!!!

Brenda Elizabeth Waters   April 18th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

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

John Kay   April 18th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

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.

suzy   April 18th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I sure hope that election ballots still have a place for "write-ins"…..

voice of reason, PA   April 18th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

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.

mitch from ark.   April 18th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

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.

tom   April 18th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

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.

Erik   April 18th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Who can take this cranky has-been seriously?

Harvard Alumni for Obama   April 18th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

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!

what   April 18th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

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.

Susan MO   April 18th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

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.

king   April 18th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

sounds like a surge to purge Obama

shane   April 18th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

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!

shane   April 18th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Looks like Mccain's camp is being "wrecklessly dishonest".

reality   April 18th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

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.

Cornel   April 18th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

haha! McCain's campaign also forgot to point out that Most of the UK, France, Spain, etc… want Obama too. Pathetic…

nukesh native   April 18th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

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

Valley Girl   April 18th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Okay Mcbush…sit down..

McCain wants to fight the whole world   April 18th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

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.

bob in LA   April 18th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

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!

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 18th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

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.

Robert   April 18th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

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."

Chris   April 18th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Folks: Take it easy. The true is always the true. NO MORE DEBATE FOR SEN. OBAMA. Listen to him. Don't ask. OK.

mISeLAINEOUS   April 18th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

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?

Cheryll   April 18th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

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.

Mark   April 18th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

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!!

Rena   April 18th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

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.

Tom   April 18th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

McCain you are dirty old politicain who dont know what American want I hope you drop out like Hillary should

Obama 08