April 25, 2008
Posted: 12:30 PM ET

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McCain said Friday Hamas wants Obama to be elected president.
McCain said Friday Hamas wants Obama to be elected president.

(CNN) — John McCain said Friday that “it’s clear who Hamas wants to be the next president of the United States” — the second time in as many weeks that his campaign has referenced positive remarks by Ahmed Yousef, a member of that group, about Barack Obama.

On Friday, the presumptive Republican nominee was asked about the Hamas leader’s comments on a campaign conference call with bloggers.

“…I think it's very clear who Hamas wants to be the next president of the United States,” said McCain. “So apparently has [Sandinista leader] Danny Ortega and several others. I think that people should understand that I will be Hamas's worst nightmare…If Senator Obama is favored by Hamas I think people can make judgments accordingly.”

A week ago, the Arizona senator’s campaign sent supporters a fundraising e-mail that said Hamas approved of Obama’s foreign policy vision, and is hoping for his victory this fall.

The Obama campaign condemned the remark. "We want to take Senator McCain at his word that he wants to run a respectful campaign, but that is becoming increasingly difficult when he continually tries to use the politics of association and makes claims he knows not to be true to advance his campaign," said Obama campaign spokesman, Hari Sevugan.

"This type of politics of division and distraction, not only lead to a campaign not worthy of the American people, but also has failed to help our families for too long."

McCain adviser Steve Schmidt told CNN's Dana Bash that the Hamas view was "a fair issue for the American people to ponder should he be the Democratic nominee for president."

“Hamas has said they want Barack Obama to win. The reason for that is his policy. He wants to negotiate with the terrorist-funding, nuclear-aspiring, holocaust-denying, Israel-threatening dictator of Iran.

“This election is being watched all around the world. The Hamas spokesman made his comments because of his [Obama’s] policy pronouncements.”

McCain himself told reporters Friday afternoon that the Hamas nod was "just a fact."

Hamas, apparently their North American spokesperson is endorsing Senator Obama. People can make their own judgment from that. I don't view that as anything but a statement of fact. If that…. is wrong, that the North American spokesman of Hamas has not endorsed Senator Obama, I'd be happy to retract my statement, and I hope there'll be corrections in the media that state otherwise."

(UPDATED with campaign, McCain response)

Filed under: John McCain


ART in TX   April 25th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Excellent. So when the dems crush McSame in the fall, we'll not have to worry about respectable campaigns.

Marshall in Nebraska   April 25th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Oh Give me a Break!

clear thinking   April 25th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Give me a break! OK, so this guy is stupid!

Edgar - Orlando, Florida   April 25th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Oour enemies can't defeat us if we have a Clinton or McCain in the White House, but if we have Obama, Kerry, Kennedy, and Pelosi - America watch out - put America safety first - pleaseeeee

Luis   April 25th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

McCain is right and watch how quickly the Liberals, media, and blacks play the race card. As this process nears completion, the American people will know much more about Obama than they care to and the choice will be clear……vote McCain or join the insane.

Grif   April 25th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I do fully Agree… None so Blind.

christi   April 25th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

CNN, why don't you ask McCain about his views on North Korea, ask him if he thinks that women who have the same amount of education and training as a man should continue to be paid less, or anything on the IRAQ war.

Ryan kr   April 25th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Fearmongering….who cares. It will not work this time….

Obama 08………………………………………………………Obama2012

Grif   April 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I Agree…… I Agree……….

Michael from Seattle   April 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I guess he's got to say something to get in the news…

I've never undrestood the argument that if someone "bad" likes you then that also makes you bad. Plenty of people in prisons love Jesus but that doesn't mean we need to crucify him…. oh wait…. :)

Barry   April 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Are you serious?! How does his campaign get away with this? This is worse than the North Carolina ad about Obama and Rev. Wright. I think this demonstrates how afraid the Republicans are of Obama….to stoop so low so early…

Dan in CO   April 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

McCain is my second choice after Obama, but he must want to fall to third, because he's saying some stupid stuff.

If party X endorses me, that doesn't suddenly make me equivalent to party X.

Getting Hagee's endorsement didn't make you as wretched as him, John.

Now shut up and quit being duplicitous.

Ben   April 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Fear-monger.

Warmonger.

Not who I want as the next President.

wolfsbane   April 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

McCain rolls out the politics of fear. Fear, people, it's why we ended up in Iraq. It's why we reelected Bush. It's why this country has forgotten its principles. No elections should be based on fear.

Bill Clinton said it best, back in 2004, "Now, one of Clinton’s laws of politics is this. If one candidate is trying to scare you and the other one is try get you to think, if one candidate is appealing to your fears and the other one is appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the person who wants you to think and hope."

cnn rocks   April 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

mccain is pathetic,he just lost my vote

honkey white guy from cali   April 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Yea I think most world leaders what Obama in the White House! America is becoming known as the dictators of the world! We have no right to be running around the globe dictating to anyone! yet Bush and his successor so he thinks have the same view and vision of the world! We have to start coming together and focusing more on diplomacy and less on war and fighting to survive. This country rich as it may be can not afford to keep this going on.

Go Obama 08 Yes We can!!

BTHogan   April 25th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

I'm sure the Fatah Party will be pleased to hear this. Any positions on AMERICAN political issues?

Corey, Maryland   April 25th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

McSame……stop talking. Im tired of the Republican fear tactics. So maybe with Obama we elect a president that other people in the world respect, and would like to work with…. well thats a stupid idea. Working with other countries….how silly of me to say. Lets just bomb them all like your strategy, does that sound good McSame? Give me a break!

Obama Richardson 08!!!!!

An Agnostic Democrat   April 25th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

O.K. Grandpa McSame go down in the basement and come put when you have something intelligent to say. Oh, that's right! You're running for a third Bush term so why should we expect anything different than the fear card?

Your current huugy-boy in chief has done more to increase the ranks of terrorism than at anytime in history so keep your foul mouth shut!

Debbie, NJ   April 25th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Yeah, you'll start another personal war and get even more Americans killed.

4Hillary   April 25th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

HUGO CHAVEZ will soon ENDORSE OBlahma too!

I believe that's the REAL reason of why Bill "Judas" Richardson will travel there soon!

"Why can't I just eat my Waffle?" Oblama said when he answered the phone at 3AM! LOL!!

Bruce, Lafayette   April 25th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Finally, something that Hamas and Americans have in common. No warmongers at the helm.

This guy needs to get a grip. By the way John, don't call me your "friend". You're no friend of mine.

Mk   April 25th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Thats progress, now if John McCain can just figure out that it also very clear who we DON"T WANT in the White House he will have gotten the message.

Woman for Obama in OKC   April 25th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

II think McCain is afraid of losing to Obama. Why else would be resort to such evil tactics. Next thing he is going to say is that Obama is a fellow muslim.

Dave   April 25th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

It's not just Hamas…It's pretty darn clear who the entire WORLD would rather have as president, and it's definitely NOT John McCain.

TRUE   April 25th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

yes, they want the looney left in the white house so that there's no substantive policy in place to fight global crimes and also because no one knows what or who barak really is and means globally no one would really pay any attn to his borrowed speeches! HILLARY 2008; if not, then McCain.

Keylet   April 25th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Art, I heard the same story back when you guys said Kerry was going to win in a landslide in '04.

Ric   April 25th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Democrats for Mc Cain '08!! Donate today!!

NC voter   April 25th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

I will NEVER vote for Obama for this exact reason.

Dylan   April 25th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Good greif, Johnny. More Rovian slime from a guy who claims to not be a Bush-clone. This old man is pathetic.

4 more years of endless war and recession? Vote McSame!

kim nyc   April 25th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

He's really counting on dumb americans falling for this stuff!!! Well I'm sure there's a few of them out there, but there's more educated folk than them i hope

obama 08

Amy R.   April 25th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

More politics of FEAR. This is all the Republicans have after screwing up our economy and getting us in this dumb war.

MC, Maryland   April 25th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I don't care what Hamas thinks. I'm sure Hames has said a lot of things that Americans chooses to ignore, now all of a sudden McCain wants us to pay attention to what they said.

Montana is Obama Country   April 25th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

What… This is "fear-mongering" at it's finest..

Talk about fear-mongering desperation… Yes.. We..Can… change the old thinking habits of elitist politians like John Mcbush..

John McCain- This is - No Country for Old Men..

Pam   April 25th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Umm, what happened to McCain wanting a clean campaign? He claims he doesn't want the North Carolina republican party running that commercial, then he comes out with this crap?

shirley   April 25th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Can't find any dirt on Senator Obama so have to reach out to Hama and Rev. Wright and what someone he knew 40 years ago 'said'. There is lots of dirt on Hillary and it isn't second hand, why isn't any of it being printed? Makes you wonder.

Helene   April 25th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

The fear factor AGAIN ! We have heard this for the last 8 years. And it is enough, enough, enough. Dont' insult our intelligence, McSame !

Realist   April 25th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Obama will never win the General Election! He has tremendously hurt the Democratic Party this year. By the time this is finished I doubt he will even be able to retain his Senate seat.

Blake, San Diego   April 25th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Senator McCain is like a little mime trapped inside a box. Thought processes like his are closed-minded and limit the potential of the human race.

Hate only breeds hate. It's time our nation became more diplomatic and less of a bully and strived to restore the principles on which it was founded.

Democrats '08

Bill, Streamwood, IL   April 25th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

I am certain that both Hamas and al-Queda would prefer to put John McCain on their recruiting posters. The alternatives, Hillary Clinton or Barack Hussein Obama, will be no where near as effective as the good Senator from Arizona for attracting potential martyrs.

Of course the new president will never come close to equalling the terrorists' chief poster boy … the ineffectual George W. Bush, who has allowed the Taliban and al-Queda to regroup while his soldiers chased mythological WMDs in a country of no consequence.

spash   April 25th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Here we go again…trying to play the fear card.

jj   April 25th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

oops

Greg, NY   April 25th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

How bout it being a good thing that they like Obama? Maybe they'll actually negotiate with someone they like rather than have them stay with the same attitude of hating us and Israel.

lynn   April 25th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Until we have a REAL diplomat in power who can bring the sides together we will be in constant war. The sane people realuize there is always two perspectives.

McCain is as dangerous as Bush?Cheney.

Deborah   April 25th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Enough of you already McSame. Enough of the gun-weilding, War Monger talk. ENOUGH already.

Bill   April 25th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Yup. Here's the respectful debate he was promising. It went the way of the dinosaur, his objection to the "agents of intolerance," and his common sense on who most needs tax relief. I just want to say that this man used to have integrity.

Ray   April 25th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Hamas wants Obama in the White House because he has a record of embracing terrorists.

Tom Baker   April 25th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Marshall, absolutely. Same old horse manure that Israel can do no wrong while they keep building new settlements in the West Bank.Maybe it's me but "worst nightmare" doesn't sound very diplomatic.

Th3rdpwr   April 25th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

This is the kind of conservative, rightwing, narrow-minded, thinking that has put this country in its current condition; it's frightening. I gave McCain credit for a little more integrity.

Neutral   April 25th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Not only HAMAS but Louis Farrakhan and THE BLACK PANTHER, they ALL endorse Obama.

Victoria   April 25th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

I can safely file this under: Politics as usual.

Mike, KS   April 25th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

The politics of fear is the only chance in hell McCain has to win. I'm going to with the politics of courage. I'm going with Barack, all the way to the White House.

Obama 08

Oracle99   April 25th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Just more fear and Carl Rovian tactics aimed at the black man in the contest. The question to be aksed is why McCain feels Hamas wants Obama in the white house? Could it be they want us out of the Middle East where we have no business being in the first place?

M, KS   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

The politics of fear is the only chance in hell McCain has to win. I'm going to go with the politics of courage. I'm going with Barack, all the way to the White House.

Obama 08

Grant   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

It's the same old "fear" campaign strategy. I will reject fear and vote for HOPE. Obama '08.

maria Mtl, Can.   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Hey old man go to sleep it's getting late for you…

Erik   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

His day has come and gone. McHasbeen should doze off again so he doesn't get too cranky.

Ernesto Lopez   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

One might wonder, why Hillary attacks McCain and he doesn't do anything, but Obama has to do nothing to be the subject of McCain's attacks

common sense   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

THIS, MY FELLOW AMERICANS IS WHAT WE DEMOCRATS REFER TO AS:

THE POLITICS OF FEAR…

MCCAIN: "PEOPLE SHOULD BE SCARED TO VOTE FOR OBAMA, BECAUSE LOOK AT WHO COULD FAVOR HIM."

THIS IS THE MOST NEFARIOUS THING I HAVE EVER HEARD…THE SAME THING COULD BE SAID ABOUT EVERY MIDDLE-EASTERN COUNTRY'S FEELINGS TOWARD GEORGE W. BUSH. THEY ALL KNOW HE IS AN IDIOT AND THAT THEY CAN DEFEAT HIM, JUST AS GWB IS PROVING RIGHT NOW.

PLEASE AMERICANS, DON'T BELIEVE THE POLITICS OF FEAR.

Ashley   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

This is anti-american–Obama and Osama!!! Get It!!

Independent   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Wow - really taking the high road on this one, Mr. Straight Talk McCain! Pathetic.

Sharon Minnesota   April 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

He only repeats what has already been in the news. I happen to agree with him.

Please don't blame the Clinton's for McCain bringing it up again.

concern citizen   April 25th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

I am getting frustrated with the comments about Obama and Rev. Wright. Some people are saying Obama is a racist because of something his pastor said. Those words did not come out of Obama's mouth. He should not be held responsible for someone else's actions.
Second, regarding whether Obama is a racist because of his pastor comments, lets discuss McCain. He receives endorsements from Revs. Hagee and Parsley, who have said discrimanatory comments to people of color, women and gays. We should question whether McCain is a racist and sexist based on the comments of the two revs. that endorse him. McCain has a record of voting no for not having MLK a national holiday as well as equal pay for women. Where is the public outrage on Hagee and Parsley? It is wrong for Rev. Wright to make inflammatory statements, but it is okay for Revs. Hagee and Parsley to make discrimanatory statements. The double standards need to stop. It is not okay for anyone to make inflammatory statements about another racial, sexual or gender group. If we are going to judge a candidate based on the comments his pastor said, then lets do the same to McCain. Fair is fair.

TWaid   April 25th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Any consideration I was giving McCain just went out the window. He should be ashamed of himself.

Connie   April 25th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Well let me make it clear who I want in the White House–Barack Obama.

O/08

Paul   April 25th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

So, and what is McCain's point? Is peace around the world not a good thing? I don't understand John.

James   April 25th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

McBush said the same thing last week and no one paid any intention. Now he wakes up from his nap and says it again. Go back to sleep.

isn't it ironic?   April 25th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

This is the ultimate irony for the Obama supporters (the smart and educated people) to ponder:

IF Obama is our nominee, it is because the Washington Insiders that he speaks against (Superdelegates) GIVE the nomination to him.

It will NOT be because he convinced the electorate with his inspiring words of hope and change.

Hillary STILL got 50% of the vote even being sabotaged and throttled and handicapped.

Eddie G   April 25th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

That sounds more like something Hillary Clinton would say. I have maintained that if Obama gets the nomination, I will vote for Obama. If Hillary manages to steal the nomination, I have maintained that I would vote for McCain. Now, I will likely stay home if HRC gets the nomination. Very disappointing for McCain to make such an inflammatory insinuation.

gary   April 25th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

OF COURSE THE HAMAS WANT O.B. HE IS AN INVITATION TO THE TERROIST. AMERICA BETTER WAKE UP BEFORE THERE ISN'T A COUNTRY TO WORRY ABOUT. O.B. HAS BROUGHT NOTHING BUT HATE, RACIST, AND DIVISION . THIS COUNTRY HAS HAD MORE HATE IN IT SINCE O.B. STARTED RUNNING. ITS GOING TO TURN OUT TO BE HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF ALL OVER AGAIN. THE AFRICAN AMERIACANS ARE THREATNING TO RIOT ETC. IF THEIR CANIDATE O.B. DOSNT WIN. WHAT IS THAT TELLING OUR COUNTRY. THIS WHOLE THING IS JUST RACE. GOD HELP THIS COUNTRY BECAUSE THE AMERICANS ARE TO NAIVE AND SCARED OF BRINGING OUT THE REAL TRUTH ON O.B. THE CLINTONS HAVE MORE BACKBONE THAN MANY PEOPLE. GO HRC.

Stacy Clarks, TX   April 25th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

SHAME ON MCCAIN….WASN'T HE THE ONE THAT CALLED OBAMA OUT SEVERAL TIMES ABOTU DISRESPECTFUL DISHONORABLE CAMPAIGN TACTICTS?!??!

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Arina   April 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Peace is unthinkable to the man with the Navy cap. His biggest fear: his war experience being of no use.

Eddie   April 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

McCain thinks this is bad,in many cultures it is easy to secure respect from your friends but having the respect of your advisary is admireble.I guest this will never happen with him.

Michael in AZ   April 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

McBush go crawl under the Camelback Mountain where you belong. You are showing your true colors as a racist phony.

I guess my biggest question of you is where were you when Katrina hit or in the hours thereafter? Were you demonstrating your can do leadership then or is it just another photo op for you?

I am ashamed to say I supported you at one time.

You do not deserve to be President. I would have tosay that you need to retire from the Senate, too. Is your idea of diplomacy - nuke em if they don't agree with you! Like HiilBilly?

Jaime   April 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Here we go….
9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/11

Can't McCain come up with something viable? Oh, that's right. There ISN'T anything.

RFP   April 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

For the love of Pete, Senator McCain!

Andrew   April 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Wow. Iran, Hamas and Al-Qaida have been the biggest beneficiary of the Iraq War which Bush started and McCain wants to continue. John McCain will be the best thing for Hamas.

Ryan   April 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Uh..Who cares about whom Hamas wants to be in the White House? What does Hamas have to do with whom we want to be in the White House? All the arguments are such a distraction to what is sorely lacking in this country… a sound domestic policy. We need to get rid of this Old Guard, and fast.

josh   April 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Of course Hamas likes Obama, he's the first candidate EVER to offer to at least invite them to the table at peace conferences. He's also the only candidate to acknowledge the fact that Israel hasn't always been the greatest of neighbors, either.

soothsayer   April 25th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Don't moderate post ! if you dare!

Just more fear and Carl Rovian tactics aimed at the black man in the contest. The question to be aksed is why McCain feels Hamas wants Obama in the white house? Could it be they want us out of the Middle East where we have no business being in the first place?

Sandi   April 25th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

And so it begins….this is what the fall will be like in a McCain vs. Obama campaign….4 more years of what we have barely survived for the last 7+ ???? God help us!

DEE in fla   April 25th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Mccain is SO OLD>>>>>>>>>>wat if his dentures fall out during a speech lol

HE CAN NOT BE THE PRESIDENT

OBAMA>>>young, fresh, and a new start

OBAMA 08

j. king, colorado springs   April 25th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Shame on you McCain. Campaign on your policies and solutions to America's problems. Stop the madness already!!!

Miles   April 25th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Bin Laden wants McCain to be president. So does Hitler. I read it on a blog somewhere.

John McCain is a disgraceful coward. I expected better than this from him.

MovingOn   April 25th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Politics of fear, it's the only thing McCain has going for him.

Eric in Colorado   April 25th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

As a Jew with family in Israel I have no love loss for Hamas. Nevertheless, not only do I not take comfort in Mr. McCain's remarks, I find them somewhat frightening. It just reinforces my belief that Mr. McCain, who apparently views war as noble, has never seen a war he does not like and that if the unthinkable happens and he is elected, rahter than feeling safe, we should be very afraid.

david goldman for OBAMA   April 25th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

THIS IS THE GUY WHO WOULD NOT VOTE FOR

MLK HOLIDAY.

PROBABLY, THE ENTIRE WORLD WITH NO EXCEPTION,

EXCEPT BUSH WANTS OBAMA TO BE PRESIDENT.

SEN.OBAMA IS SEINE.

shane   April 25th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Its not just our "enemies" that want Obama as President. ITs our ALLIES as well! Polls taken around the world show that OBAMA is the WORLDS FAVORITE! And maybe Hamas favors Obama because he knows what compromise, empathy, negotiation mean to the world affairs. But its just a fear mongering tactic by JOhn Mcsame.

Mike from Calgary   April 25th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I'm shocked and surprised to see McCain talk out of both sides of his mouth - McCain does support Hagee's positions, but Obama is presumed to support Hamas? I had expected better from John McCain! He obviously sets lesser standards for himself than those he seeks to impose on others. He seems more and more like the Clintons - (the family that brought self-service to the public service - $110M into their own pockets eh?) . He's mirroring Hillary - the lady who wants to be president, swearing to uphold the laws of the United States. while at the same time she will not honour the rules of her own party, and she is reneging on her promises re Florida and Michigan's perverted elections. If she can't honour her own agreements, promises and party rules, and if she "mismatches her words with the facts" when she believes she can get away with such lies to her own advantage, no wonder her negatives have soared and she is now 23 points behind Obama nationally. No wonder the ignorant, indifferent and uneducated voters favour her, No wonder the older white voters favour her. So what if she promises health care, pharmacare and jobs …. and squanders the resources that would fund them by diverting such tax dollars to the war in Iraq, She was too busy or uncaring to read the recommendations against authorizing the use of military force in Iraq, and has cost America trillions of dollars, 30,000 casualties and 4,050 Americans their lives.

It's clear who speaks the truth, and who will bring about real Change.

Mike

Indiana Jim   April 25th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

"I think that people should understand that I will be Hamas's worst nightmare," = War-Monger.
If it walks like one, sounds like one, and smells like one, Must be one..

Perhaps McShame and McHillary can help each other hold the umbrella of deterrence, (nuke em) over the middle east, while this country continues to decay.
Obama 08

josh   April 25th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

and what's this about McCain being Hamas's worst nightmare. Is he going to drop bombs on their children just like he did in Vietnam?

Susan MO   April 25th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

This is critically scary.

PCS / North Carolina   April 25th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Wow. HAMAS WANTS MCCAIN. Because when he attacks Iran and stay in Iraq for 100yrs, HAMAS WOULD HAVE A FIELD DAY RECRUITING TERRORIST.

Frank (Cleveland)   April 25th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Ok, Ill buy that Hamas and the Sandistas want Obama.

However, so does the UK
So does Italy
So does The Netherlands
So does Germany
So does Australia
So does most of Africa (individual nations too numerous to post)
Heck, head to Iceland, they will tell you they want Obama

I wager that McCain's words of "He will be Hamas's worst nightmare" will come back to bite him from the standpoint that "a continued Republican presence in the whitehouse is the world's nightmare"

its very clear??????   April 25th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

what have we learned from the Democratic race? That Nancy Peloci wants to be the highest women in office and will do anything include divide the party to make sure she achieves this.

The DNC calls the race fair. Even if you don't count FL and MI this race is anything but fair. And there will be many disinfrancised voters all over the US.

Talk about the race card being thrown. Pa voters vote for the candidate they like best and are told oh they voted for Clinton based on Race…… how is this good for the DEM party if you want those people to come out in NOV?

s   April 25th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

John, YOU will be the US's worst nightmare if elected because you are basically a clone of Bush in terms of continuing this wrong war, his ruinous tax policies and his ignorance of foreign affairs and economics.

What Really Happend   April 25th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Good ole politics of fear. Thanks McSame

Farrell, Houston, Tx   April 25th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

THIS IS THE MOST "UNAMERICAN" STATEMENT ONE WOULD EXPECT COMING FROM SEN. JOHN MCCAIN. ARE WE TURNING "INWARD" ON OUR OWN AMERICAN PEOPLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   April 25th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

BROTHER MCCAIN STILL A HATER.

THAT NO VOTE FOR MLK HOLIDAY NOT A MISTAKE.

CW in DC   April 25th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

How about this spin - maybe the Hamas want Obama to be president so the USA would stop being so hypocritical about being a nation where everyone is created equal. Maybe they want Obama to be president because they are sick of dealing with the likes of war-mongerers who view everyone as being a threat to the USA. Could it be they want Obama to be president because for once, they can stop hating politicians in off that thinking they fun the world and think they can fix the world while the forcing democracy on them and not showing any form of democracy at home? Stick that in your depends garments and soak it up.

Joe, Northern Virginia   April 25th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Same … Same… washington dirty politics that has failed the American people. Try some other dirty politics MCBUSH… fear mongering isn't going to work for you this time around!!!

Indiana U   April 25th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Since when is Clyburn the spokesperson for black people? Not all blacks even feel that way. I wish CNN would stop interviewing people who feel like they represent all of the black population.

Jim F   April 25th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Yeah, it sure would be terrible if the US had fewer enemies.

Anna   April 25th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

McCain is a narrow minded military elitist.

Ratgurl   April 25th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

**What McCain FAILS to mention is that these are not the only groups who want Obama in…. the whole REST OF THE WORLD wants Obama as our POTUS!!! The peolple in this world that are responsible for governmental issues, policy making, & descisions want someone they can talk to, not someone who's gonna yell "(expletive deleted)YOU" at them if he doesn't like what they hear!!!

don   April 25th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Didn't they say that Osama wanted Kerry too?

George Shaw   April 25th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Is McCain the only one too dim to see that Hamas would know that their explicit support for a candidate would hurt him in American eyes? Perhaps Hamas is most afraid of an Obama administration and is hoping that by appearing to favour him they will hurt him. After all, the Replublicans have given Islamic militancy it's biggest boost since the crusades. Hamas & Al Queda must be praying for McCain to win.

Sam   April 25th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

The fact that many americans will buy this bull is a testament to how low the average IQ is in that country

jason   April 25th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

1) the Hamas knows what we think of them. It's obvious that all they have to do to get someone elected into our presidency is to express support for their contender.

or

2) i know it may be a little hard to accept that not everyone we call an enemy is a barbarian suicide bomber, but maybe the Hamas actually like the idea of a peaceful solution.

Woody   April 25th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Who wouldn't want the person elected to talk and ask questions "First" before pulling the trigger and then looking for solutions to some very difficult problems. Wake up America! Do not take your prejudice or racism into the voting booth. God Bless America.

Hillary   April 25th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Wow Mccain's campaign is so respectful! NOT! The whole world wants Obama in the White House. He is the only hope that we have left since you and the Clintons are both warmongers. It's obvious that Mccain is afraid that Obama will win, but why can't he hit Obama on "issues" instead of "fear"….OH I forgot, because Mccain sucks

Chris Gromek   April 25th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Mmmm that's some delicious inflammatory rhetoric.

artie in colorado   April 25th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

So now we are supposed to let other countries scare us into electing "their worst nightmare"? We have to let this clown know that fear tactics and war mongering will not work with the American people any longer.

David   April 25th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

As my friend Bill would say "Maannnn thats a bunch of BULL"

johnny   April 25th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

i THOUGHT MCCAIN WAS GOING TO RUN AN HONORABLE CAMPAIGN? SO MUCH FOR THAT IDEA

Amber   April 25th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Oh shoot, McCain is in the beginning stages of Alzheimers! This guys is crazy!

Obama all the way...   April 25th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Hey Bush-lite,

Go take your geratol and prune juice, drive your stepford wife to her next plastic surgery appointment and then go take your mid-afternoon nap. You shouldn't be allowed to talk about anything you don't know about.

So, to sum it up, you can talk about your war in Iraq and oil.

Evan   April 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Oh John McCain, how far you've fallen. And here I was just the other day thinking that an Obama vs. McCain campaign could be the cleanest in recent history. My bad.

-K-   April 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Can somebody say fear tatics. Yep and didn't he just go down to NO where all the blacks are to talk about helping them. I wonder if dummy understands that when he says stuff like that it kinda of reflects how he feels about blacks, not particuly Hamas. You see there are more people of color and mixed races that look like Obama and carry different names like Obama and are US Citizens also. Thanks McShame.

math man   April 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I believe that Obama is the most likely candidate to bring world peace to the planet. His mild manner invites open disucssion, not closed competition.

rj PA   April 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Can someone fill me in on the story about Hillary's affair I heard on a blog that was heard on TV?
It is a person that was on staff at White House and they tryed to keep it quiet. If true wow not a good time for her to see it come out

Anonymous   April 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

MAYBE THEY WANT HIM BECAUSE HE FAIR AND TREAT PEOPLE LIKE HUMANS, THERE McCAIN GOES WITH HIS FEAR MONGERING, POLITICS AS USUAL.

Svetlana   April 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

My friends, this is a really cheap tactic. What we really need to realize, my friends, is that "McCain't" would be our own wort nightmare, my friends, right here at home.

ian   April 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

So, let's figure this out. Yousef and Ortega favour Obama. They cannot be hardline Marxists because if so they would want "to increase the contradiction…" Perhaps they see an opening where they can start a dialogue and eventually work with the USA. But McCain is deaf to these signals.

D.Kimbro OHIO   April 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

John McCain is too silly to realize that if anyone has the choice of healthy discourse as opposed to bombs, of a nuclear shield over the middle-east they would choose the voice of reason.

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   April 25th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

ITS GOING TO BE A COLD DAY IN HELL,

WHEN THIS LUNATIC CAN DIVIDE US,

WITH HIS WARMONGERING & HATE MONGERING.

THIS IS THE MAN THAT VOTED AGAINST MLK

HOLIDAY & VOTED FOR A WAR THAT HAS OUR

ECONOMY IN THE POOPER.

Phil in Kansas   April 25th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

It just goes to show u what we have to choose from, a bitter old woman or a man who is love by the terriosts. It is going to be a very ainteresting campaign.

Flat-earther, Georgia   April 25th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Great! Our choices in the Nov election are going to be an extreme war hawk or an extreme liberal. We will either be spent down to a third rate country or taxed to one.

mdg   April 25th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

I'm so afraid!
Trying that ole fear factor, again - eh, McSame?
It worked in 2004 but Not This Time!
When we see people in foreign countries celebrating on our election day, it will be because America has finally regained her senses!

Jeff M.   April 25th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Heck, if your foreign policy was to blow me up first and ask questions later, you'd be my worst nightmare, too.

Obama Express   April 25th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

I have absolutely zero respect for McCain now. Obama has no ties to Hamas whatsoever–and for this pathetic excuse for a human being to imply that such is the case for no other reason than to make himself look better by slandering his political opponent is completely reprehensible.

CANADA VOX   April 25th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

OLD MAN MACAIN PLAYING THE POLITICS OF FEAR AGAIN. MAYBE JUST MAYBE, OBAMA IS THE MAN TO COMMUNICATE TO THESE MIDDLE EAST RADICAL ELEMENTS, AND CONVEY THAT THE USA IS NOT THE EVIL EMPIRE, ..THEY MIGHT JUST LEAVE EVERYTHING AMERICAN ALONE AND IN THE PROCESS AMERICANS GAIN SOME SENSE OF SECURITY, INSTEAD OF LIVING IN REPUBLICAN GENERATED CONSTANT FEAR. I SEE IT AS A POSITIVE THAT SOME ENEMIES RESPECT OBAMA. MACAIN IS A BUSH GUN SLINGING CLONE, WHO IS INFATUATED WITH WAR.

Illinois   April 25th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

You're right, McCain. Hamas wants nothing to do with you because you'd stand up to him and his terrorist organization. Obama, on the other hand, would be welcoming them with open arms…..being "understanding" of their way of life. Obama has no idea what he's doing with foreign policy or national security. He'd have us in WW III by the end of his first year in office. Thank God Hillary is going to get the nomination so we don't have to worry about that!

Peter, DC transplant   April 25th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Foreign policy IS THE REASON I'M NO LONGER A REPUBLICAN. I want a leader who is willing to accept differences people have in order to achieve peace. The "american cowboy" attitude perpetuated by Bush, McCain, CLINTON, and many others is what is preventing us from achieving peace. But if you want to play the "look who's supporting who" game, why not ask Palestinian CHILDREN who they'd rather have as president? I mean seriously people, egos don't serve us well in international relations. And by the way? Bravo Pres. Carter, we need more people like you to stem the rise of anti-american sentiment.

SlimSista   April 25th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

PLEASE MCBUSH….WE NEED A PRESIDENT WHO CAN BRING PEACE NOT WAR TO THE WORLD….

RETIREMENT SHOULD BE YOUR OPTION, NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT….YOU WILL BE A LAME DUCK PRESIDENT JUST LIKE BUSH IS…..

NEW WORLD ORDER….PEACE…NOT WAR….

Robert in Toronto,ON   April 25th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

McBush….stop. Don't try scaring the American public into thinking that voting for Obama is voting for Hamas. I believe it's YOUR REPUBLICAN PARTY who has been on watch while America was attacked on 9/11 - the worst attack on American soil in history. So you tell me - who is it that terrorist prefer in the White House?

Keith   April 25th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Great another war! Has anyone checked this guy for dementia? Who cares what group prefers what nominee.

Paul, Albany New York   April 25th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

McCain is right!

Obama will sell this country out. He'll surrender to all our enemies. Thank God he'll never win the general election though!

I'm for Clinton right now but if Hillary doesn't get the DEM nomination, I'll be a McCain supporter for sure, as will a lot of other independents/Democrats. John McCain will be the first Republican to win New York State since Ronald Reagan. He'll win against Obama by a landslide, just watch.

Hillary or McCain in Novemeber!

soup1951   April 25th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

McCain's solution is always more aggression. It's time to try something else.

Go Obama!

Eva, VA   April 25th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Hey…I like this guy…he sounds so stupid. Keep it up!

Obama 08

Ratgurl   April 25th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

What McCain FAILS to mention is that these are not the only groups who want Obama in…. the whole REST OF THE WORLD wants Obama as our POTUS!!! The peolple in this world that are responsible for governmental issues, policy making, & descisions want someone they can talk to, not someone who's gonna yell "(expletive deleted)YOU" at them if he doesn't like what they hear!!!

Jake, California   April 25th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

This is how Hillary has lost to Obama…
McSame is surely looking for a square defeat….Why does every instinct of him point to war…he is going to dig his own grave.

You think we are ready to go around making more enemies…does he know that if people like then they'll be willing to agree with you on differences. If you hat Hamas, they'll want to bomb you more, if you get closer to them, they'll see you as good and will not bomb you and so there will be no war…
get it grandpa!

Faith   April 25th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

McCain-
The war-mongering fear-monger!

Sounds just like Bush, using "FEAR" to get votes

Scott ATL   April 25th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Why is no one speaking of how bad the Republican don't want Obama to be the nominee? Why??? Of course, they know Hillary is easier to beat. Otherwise, all this damaging comentary that the Republicans seem to have, why wouldn't they save it for the General election, so they could be sure to beat Obama and keep the White House?

I'll tell you why. Because if they can damage Obama enough, then Hillary may get the nomination and they know they can beat her. If that wasn't the case, you wouldn't hear a peep from the Republicans while Obama is in the lead… Why would they want to mess that up?

Hillary McCain   April 25th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Well, duh! Thanks for pointing out the obvious.

Of course, people of the Middle East want Barack Obama to win. And so the majority of the rest of the world. But it is not because they fear you, John McCain, it is because you represent more of the same policies of past and present presidents

The problems in the Middle East have remained unresolved by the present and past Presidents and in some cases caused by their reckless foreign policies.

These Presidents resemble and have more in common with John McCain than they do Obama, if you get what I am saying.

rj2001odyssey   April 25th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

…and your point, Sen McCain?

I look at it this way " this are leaders who are looking for other leaders to work with "

rather than "I will be Hamas's worst nightmare" why do you want to be their worst night mare, is that how you resolve issues? Or how you continue to widen the gap? is McCain's goal to pummel them into submission? Has that worked previously? Or does it create more resentment?

Hamas is fighting for an independant country, which was taken from them, by force by Israel and through the politics of others such as England and the US. All without their approval. Now, if they were to just sit back and accept this, that wouldn't be very American, would it?

Ask John McCain what he would do if a group of Mexicans moved into Arizona and claimed a portion as their own, new country. What would he do? Would he fight? If the answer is yes, then I don't understand the problem he has with Hamas, he should explain it better.

John in Wisconsin   April 25th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Actually, to be precise, indications are that Obama is preferred by most people outside the US. Throughout Africa, Asia and Europe (with the exception of Great Britain) the prospect of an Obama led USA is met with excitement and optimism. McCain simply can't resist pandering and fear mongering.

"Mommy, grandpa's talking funny again."

Why not?????   April 25th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

They have know about Rev. Wright and his connection to Obama. Why wouldn't they want sympathizer in the White House, makes perfect sense to me..

Anthony-Minneapolis,MN   April 25th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

What a sick bastard for saying those things. The fact that the republicans want you in the White House is clear and people WILL JUDGE ACCORDINGLY.

Jan from Boca Raton, Fl   April 25th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

John McCain hit the nail on the head.

These enemy leader feel as some americans that Obama
is Anti American.

jAYjAY   April 25th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

this from Tough guy McCain…….Can't even handle the North Carolina REPUBLICAN committee

Fly Boy   April 25th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

McCain will be everyones BIGGEST Nightmare.

Look back at History and you will see many examples of Foreign policy revolving around discussion with even our enemies. Ex. The Soviets who wanted to make the US into a crater, but we still kept open channels.

Obama & Carter are doing just fine wanting to talk. Maybe these talks will result is less blood shed. Silence has always been the most dangerous policy.

Farren Ballanst   April 25th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

It has been apparent for some time that McCain has been ERRONEOUSLY canonized as the Saint of Ethics. But he is more of a sleazeball than I even imagined.

There are too many Americans dumb enough to think that being well-thought-of by our enemies is a bad thing, and McCain is willing to take political advantage of that stupidity.

Anyone-but-McBush '08

adam gordon   April 25th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Apparently the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. For all the talk McCain has done to try and explain to people why he's not Bush's third term, using the same Rovian fear-mongering tactics used by Bush Jr.'s camp during the '04 elections indicates to me that this "maverick" label should be switched to a "win at any cost" label.

James B. New Jersey   April 25th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Does anyone think that this may just be because the middle east is tired of White men telling them how they ought to behave. Maybe they see in Obama amn opportunity to have peace in the world. Not some man who can barley mave his arms treatening them.

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   April 25th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Hamas wants Sen. Obama to win! Good grief, poor McCain is now suffering from dementia!

McCain along with his pal, Hillary, will continue the fear-mongering until they have all Americans shaking with fear!

Of course, FEAR is what got Bush re-elected! When will we, Americans, stand up and say ENOUGH to the fear-mongers, hate-mongers and attackers??????

Do we have the courage to stand up to politics as usual and say "NOT THIS TIME!"????????????????

Peter   April 25th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Forget the ticket Obama/Richardson beside losing Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, texas, we will lose New Mexico too.
Hillary 08

mike   April 25th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Hamas is better etected party than republican BUSH.
They have moral which republican party don't have.

Carlos from PA   April 25th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

McCain only hurts his already weak cause with statements like these.

Barack Obama is already helping to heal many of the divisions that we've all endured during the past two administrations.

I'm casting my vote for a fresh start, proven results, and a stronger America…economically, socially, certainly politically.

Barack Obama is that candidate.

- Carlos from PA

Praetorian, Fort Myers   April 25th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

I had to log on twice because the "whine-o-grams" from Obama dnd Clinton supporters were so funny I fell from my chair and accidently logged myself off!!!

Go John!!

Clearly–our despots of the world want a head of state who will be foolish enough to try to negotiate with them–knowing full well actions will likely cease and a truce (no matter how thinly veiled) will be possible.

With Obama in the White House they will be able to pretend to actually care–and covertly rebuild their operations for 4-8 years without fear.

arun   April 25th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

I am sure that the KKK is pro-Mccain. So is that a reason to not vote for Mccain ?

Jim T   April 25th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

mcshame can do and say anything he wants, obama will smash him to bits in the general

Jenna, NY   April 25th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Oh people dont fall to these tricks. The cheap mcSame gimmicks.

Joe Voter   April 25th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Wow, I'm surprised at McCain. Hamas, a group that has the goal of weakening the United States, would be greatly ignored if the US became more likable on the world stage. How do they make sure that America remains corrupt in the eyes of other countries? They endorse Obama so that the American people will start to lean toward McCain. The election of McCain gives them a stronger case to make against the United States because the economic and foreign relations policies will remain intact. Is McCain really falling for this or is he just trying to make a quick buck from his donors? Either way, bad form!

Nancy   April 25th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

John McCain, you and your campagn and all of your followers are despicable racists. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. Usually you only have to tell 5 year olds that, but obviously you all have never grown up. You will never find a more decent man to run our country.

OBAMA

Obama Has Substance   April 25th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Hamas may have the wrong reason for waiting Obama, but we all know
that People around the World would want to see Obama as President. This is a very positive for America. Whether you want to admit it or not America's power is deminishing on the World stage. People around the World don't trust us, they thing we are bullies, we put ourselves above everyone else. They see Obama as a fresh face, who is ready take the first step to unite the World. McBush and the Clintons or the same old, same old. They are running for POWER. The people in America especially this new generation of voters need the change. Is time for the Older politicians to step down and give this younger man a chance to make History.

mike,Iowa   April 25th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

They probably are looking forward to a president that is willing to talk first and start a war second. McCain acts like anyone who even looks at us wrong were going to go to war with them. We will never move foward in this country by fighting with everyone and he can call it what he wants to but war should not be our first mode of action. How can he promise us lower taxes and gas prices but still keep us in a money and life wasting war?

ART in TX   April 25th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Keylet April 25th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Art, I heard the same story back when you guys said Kerry was going to win in a landslide
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First off, I didn't vote for Kerry. I just now got involved (like millions of americans) with politics because of Obama and Hillary Clinton. They have given americans a voice in gov't again.

Secondly, if the repubs had this thing on lock, why are they so scared of the new black guy? why the fear tactics? why so early in the primary season? Hmmm…..they KNOW the politics of fear is the only thing they got, that's why. My point still stands. McSame is a liar. He doesn't want any type of respectable campaign on the issues. I can't wait until he debates Barack Obama. He better bring an extra depends in case he has an accident.

josh good NYC   April 25th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Obama's use of the word fear monger is identical to Bush's use of the word Unpatriotic. It is clear Obama uses alot of the same tactics as Bush did. A Fear monger is now anybody who challenges Obama's ability to govern. That is why Hillary will be our next commander in chief.

Rich   April 25th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

So if there are KKK members or people in the mafia who think you'd make a good president…..?? This argument is simply inane. Better than Clinton's lies, but still pretty pathetic.

Karin   April 25th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Obama has my vote…and if its taken away from Obama……I'll vote McCain…because at less I know he want be taking money out of my check if I chose not to have insurance…….and that you can count on….

Sean   April 25th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Mccain needs to pander to the jewish lobby if he wants to be president

Doug R.   April 25th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

McCain is playing the fear card (again) and this should be an insult to all Americans. We've heard about this for 8 years now. It's time for a change. The United States doesn't need John McCain as its next President. The media has given this Mr. McCain a free and easy ride. Let's ask him about the Keating Five scandal (which he was a part of), his adultery and extra marital affairs, his medical records (which he doesn't want to release) and temper tantrums, why he's receiving $60K annually in disability income, and his wife's drug use/ addictions. And take off that Navy hat old man.

booba   April 25th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Nice try McShame… What do you know or better yet what do you remember?

Getting tired of this   April 25th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Senator McCain:

Are you sure you got this right? Or are you confusing Sunnis and Shias again?

By the way, I hope that in response to this some reporters seek out and interview Klansmen and neo-Nazis and ask them who they want to win between Obama and McCain. Then we can have a really intelligent debate about how extremists of all stripes like one or the other and how irrelevant it is to the problems we face.

Florida voter   April 25th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

For the first time, i actually agree with mccain. VOTE HILLARY!

Farren Ballanst   April 25th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

…and another thing.

"Reverend" Hagee is filled with every bit as much of destructive hatred as Hamas, and McCain courted his endorsement.

Keith   April 25th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Ya, Hamas and the rest of the civilized world prefer someone other than McCain. Its only about 40% of the US that wants to keep fighting a futile "war". I think if I hear we have to fight them over there so they dont come over here I will puke. I used to like McCain until he started pandering to the Christian right. McCain the maverick, thats a joke!

Seth (FL)   April 25th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

What a joke. Rove tactics…McCain's first instinct is to fight. That kind of attitude got us into the global mess we're in now. We need someone who will fight if diplomacy doesn't work.

Hal   April 25th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Well it is obvious that Bin Laden and Iran want McInsane to be President because he will lead this country into a cycle of never ending war and nationalism that will lead to our international and economic isolation.

Robin Country Club Hills   April 25th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

People are not stupid. The whole world sees an opportunity for America to return to a position of leadership.

Go Obama

bill pike   April 25th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

God forbid we would want peace in the world, lets invade chicago next to show everyone how powerful we are. maybe even the middle east would come together and help us solve the bush/mccain/clinton nightmare called iraq–remember, these "leaders" with EXPERIENCE who did not read the intelligence report–where we have lost thousands of lives and ruined our economy, where we have created new life in the enemy's eyes. Yes, lets show everyone who powerful and dumb mcbush/clinton is.

Ken   April 25th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

No, you would not be Hamas' worst nightmare, Mr. McBush. Just like the [R] idiots that have gone before you, you talk too much about things you have little understanding of, and then of course you cannot follow-up on all your talking. What you WOULD be is America's worst nightmare — well 2nd worst, given that the current idiot-in-charge is the worst.

If Hamas truly wants a Dem. in the WH, the only thing that shows is: (1) they are smarter than ~51% of the American public that voted in the last election; and (2) they are smarter than the few red-ended [R] mission-accomplished baboons who posted their nonsense on this blog.

less media more issues   April 25th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

McCain… is saying 'stupid stuff'? It's stupid to vote for a Republican because you're angry about how the Democatic race turns out. Just cutting off your nose to spite your face.

RealityKing   April 25th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

An American retreat from the face of tryanny would be a victory for oppression everywhere. Hamas, Al Qeade and terrorists all over the world will stop and rejoice in the streets, and then double their murderous efforts..

SPQR753   April 25th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

I am N O T an Obama supporter, but I find McCain comments stupid, to say the least.

At the same time they demonstrate that McCain's solemn promise NOT to utilize dirty politics was just an empty promise.

What Hamas and Chavez may or may not wish to be the next U.S. President is utterly irrelevant and does not prove anything, UNLESS McCain can prove with DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE of some secret plot, deal or whatever…..

I really think McCain' is aging faster that a tomato left out of the refrigerator….!!!!!!!!!!!

Jude   April 25th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Did I hear "Fearmongering" and "Warmongering"? If Hamas wants Obama its because McCain's policy is same as Bush policy. Which is to scare everyone around the world instead and working with our Allies and Trying to give Rogue nations incentives to stop the violence.

fred   April 25th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

You got that right McCain…..Obama is one of them!!!

Carl Sloan   April 25th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Hamas has never been a threat to America–that's the huge misconception here being used to somehow compare them to Al Qaeda, who attacks all over the world for no reason. All of Hamas' efforts are focused only on the occupied territories where several human rights violations have been committed against them by Israel (illegal settlements, bulldozing of homes, locking Gaza into a cage, setting up checkpoints in Palestinian land, etc.).

The fact is that Hamas was DEMOCRATICALLY elected by the people, yet somewhat hypocritically we say "we want democracy, but WE want to choose your leaders for you." I get the sense that Hamas does want to put an end to the Mideast conflict, and more of McSame simply excluding them from peace talks over their OWN land that they control will never achieve that. I mean really, how do you negotiate peace by only talking to ONE side? This is absolutely ludicrous.

anthony   April 25th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I think Hamas is playing reverse psychology. By saying they want Obama they know Americans will go for the opposite choice.

trellskig   April 25th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

So what, is it bad for someone to want a particular person as president? Of course, Hamas wants Obama because he is well respected around the world and will put the pieces back together for this country when he is president.

McCane is wrong because he can't relate and never will.

CB in Florida   April 25th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Come on Big John, do you think everybody is that stupid? Hamas, Al Qaeda and any other haters of America are hoping you all of all people are in the Bush driver's seat in November. McCain will keep money going into the Iraq abyss and Hillary will nuke the Iranians causing a global environmental crisis. Hamas knows how to "Rope a Dope" both McCain and Hillary! By unanimous decision: Obama is the people's choice! OBAMA “08”

joel   April 25th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Supported by Hamas or George W. Bush? Unless you can crunch the exact numbers on who has killed more innocent people, we would have to call it a toss up.

N   April 25th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Are we fighting the civil war all over again? It seems that way. Why can't everyone just vote who they want to vote for and stop all this feuding. I ,for one, am getting really tired of the bickering back and forth. Go vote for who you want to because it's your priviledge. I'll bet some of the people who has sent these comments don't even go vote. Some folks just like to rant and rave, just because they can. Let's just all be Americans.

Ilona from Alberta   April 25th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

WHAT A FOOL
Mind you -swiftboat and the boogeyman worked in 2004.

Bitter and voting for Obama   April 25th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Bush got into the second time by instilling fear in the American people. And in so doing he ended up being the worse president ever, McCain, you are such a hypocrite. You go around bashing Bush and trying to scare people with your lies………President Bush was bad but you John McCain would be America's worst nightmare. Listen John McCain,,, try seek the Lord while he's still near……….Your time is up, your number has been pulled and read my lips, "John McCain, you will never be president of the United States." You are nothing but a flip flopper, you change your tone daily, we can't take anything you say for granted………….You chaeated on your first wife, and than turned around and married your sweetheart. Talk about morals, you have none. Bush was bad, but you can't walk in his old shoes. Wait till the Dems get a hold of you, your prescious Cindy will go back to the nut house. Remember, how Bush did you in 2000, well gues what what we have cooking for you will be worse. Now, you should be very afraid……..we are coming to get you and we would get you. Booooooooooo

Uncle Sam   April 25th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

I wonder if it was revealed that Sen. Obama was actually a member of Hamas, would it be excused by his supporters?

Jake   April 25th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

This is the true path of the evolution of prophecies of the Ancients - perfect indicators.
Obama is the anti-Christ.

Sarah   April 25th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Why republicans are working very hard against Obama now…
They are dying to have Hillary as the democratic nominee and Obama is their worst nightmare…

Sorry McSame. Continue dreaming and continue to send thousands of Republicans to vote for Hillary as in Ohio, Texas and PA. Still she has no way of catching up. Be prepared Obama is coming

david goldman for OBAMA   April 25th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I GUESS THIS IS DIRECTED AT US JEWS.

WE ARE PROBABLY SOME OF THE BEST EDUCATED

& POLITICALLY DIVERSIFIED PEOPLE ON EARTH,

MAY BE JUST BY CIRCUMSTANCE & HARDSHIP.

AND WHEN THIS CRAZY PUTS ONE OVER ON US, WE

WILL CALL OURSELVES SOMETHING ELSE.

NOT A THING LIKELY TO HAPPEN EVER.

IT IS IN OUR INTEREST TO HAVE PEACE. IT HAS &

ALWAYS WILL BE OUR PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY

TO ONLY,ATTACK WHEN ATTACKED. HE NEEDS TO TAKE HIS

CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE. MR.MCCAIN PROBABLY

KNOWS AS MUCH ABOUT

US AS HE DOES ABOUT THE ECONOMY.

Michael   April 25th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Ah yes the politics of fear!!! Oh how fun it would be to have a return to McCarthyism; have we found the new replacement for "pinko"

Seth (FL)   April 25th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Does anyone ever stop to think about why so many people around the world hate America?

They don't hate us for our freedoms. They hate us because we are arrogant, condescending bullies who shoot first and ask questions later. As a whole, our nation has a huge PR crisis to clean up, and McCain is not going to get it done.

We wouldn't have so many diplomatic problems if other nations respected us, and you don't get respected just because you are powerful - you must earn respect. Bush and McCain don't believe this, and Obama does.

Obama 2008

yem   April 25th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Mr McCain, in your resume what we know is that you are a war hero.Are you that scared of Obama? Please remain respected. Stay away from gossipy comments.