May 7, 2008
Posted: 11:00 AM ET

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McCain stumps in Michigan on Wednesday.
McCain stumps in Michigan on Wednesday.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan (CNN) – What temper? John McCain parried away a question Wednesday about his supposedly hot-headed demeanor by talking up his long bipartisan record in the United States Senate.

“If I had some problem as such has been described, my friends, I would not have been able to work with Joe Lieberman and Russ Feingold and Ted Kennedy and all the other members on the other side of the aisle,” McCain said, responding to a Republican voter who described McCain’s temper as “something of concern.”

The voter read McCain a quote from Republican Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi, who said in January that “the thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine.”

“He is erratic,” Cochran told the Boston Globe. “He is hotheaded. He loses his temper."

“I am familiar with the quote,” McCain cracked, as the questioner recounted Cochran’s comments.

McCain then confirmed he does get angry — about pork barrel spending.

“Well, I will confess to you my friend, that I get angry,” he explained. “I got angry when I saw a guy named Abramoff that ripped of Native Americans for millions and millions and millions of dollars that ended up putting him in federal prison.”

“I get angry when I see 233 million of your tax dollars going to an island, to a bridge on an island with 50 people on it,” he said. “I get angry when I see corruption to the point when we have former members of Congress residing in federal prison.

“And you know something? The American people are angry too, and they’re not going to take it any more.”

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Jodie   May 7th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Make no mistake Republicans. I used to be one of you, but now I am switching over to vote for Obama, and I know lots of other republicans who are doing the same. Be Afraid, be very afraid Republicans. Your time is up. We are taking back the white house. Who the hell does Rush Limbaugh think he is. It makes me sick that someone like him is trying to make an American right a joke. This is not a game, this is people's lives. This is why I am not voting republican anymore.

Dr Paul   May 7th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Republicans are for creating war in the world so that they can make money from their own tax payers. More tanks, jets, ammunition and of course US soldiers that they care NOTHING about! Much less the innocent people of the country they are invading. McCain is old and angry! Hmmmm… perfect! Thats what we need right now… an old angry republican that was a prisoner of war who will keep Bush's mad legacy going on until the end of his term. The world will be a dangerous place if he is in the white house. Anyone but McCain…. absolutely anyone!

kari   May 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

He is a fool, those who say they would vote for him over Obama are fools, do you read the paper?, do you watch TV? Do you want more of our precious young people to die for some old fools idea of "winning".Don't these young people deserve a wonderful life too. Would you like your kids called by a draft? Because that will be the case, we don't have enough of the all volunteer Army to sustain a war for several more years. We the US citizens don't need to worry about someone coming to the USA to destroy us, we are beinging destroyed from within, the enemy is us. No jobs, high gas prices, mortgage issues, jobs drifting away to other countries, billions spent of a war that is unwinnable, whatever winning would be in the first place. vote or don't vote this is your country. Just remember In 1835, Alexis de Tocqueville’s “Democracy in America” pointed out; “In a democracy, people get the government they deserve.”

Brian   May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

This is so stupid. There is not a single person alive who could escape a presidential campaign without a label from the media. Any action will be blown out of proportion and if there isn't anything, somebody will make something up.

The idea that McCain is a war mongerer is absurd. What person who has suffered through war the way he has would go and create that same risk for others? It's illogical.

I think anyone who says, "Candidate X is evil," loses all credibility. Once you focus on personality and move away from the issues, you end up with a nice guy who could do anything once in office.

Me, Brooklyn, NY   May 7th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

McCain is not just older, he is wiser. You will see how he will wrap around his finger those two younger and quicker speaking, but sometimes not thinking, Democrats. To be angry when you feel taken is a good response by anyone.

No McSame   May 7th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

To vote McSame because Hillary didn't win is helping to prove Rev. Wright right when it comes to race and White people in this country. If you would rather shoot yourself in the foot rather than vote for Obama and turn around and vote for McSame is NUTS. America will show it's true colors to the rest of the world for sure this year. This country is all about race. If Obama had 20yrs in Washington he still would not be good enough for some of you. Work hard to better yourself and you people still shoot us down. What a hate filled home we live in.

Cortez   May 7th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Obama will eat McCain alive in a debate. McCain is clueless on the war, clueless on economy, has flip flopped on Bush's tax cuts, immigration and gay marriage. He will always have the Keating 5 over him. He's had soooo many shady business dealings that its pathetic. He wasnt good enough in 2000, 2004 and he aint good enough now !!

Greg Pa   May 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

An American president needs anger . Bill Clinton was never mad . As a mater of fact his lack of anger led to lack of response which led to 9\11 . Read some history and you will learn that in some places in the world anger is the only way.

NH Student   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I personally find it rude and some what ignorant to call Mr. McCain insane, and old, well he may be older than you or I, his age has no bearing in the election process. To turn around and say all of that after a man called him and tempermental, the candidate knows what he is saying, he cares about it, and for those of you who bash him, because he is old or insane is just down right stupid. In my opinion anyone who says anything negative about his/her government, especially a president such as George W. Bush, or candidates like Mr. Obama, Mrs. Clinton or Mr. McCain are fools. I do not see you out there putting millions of your dollars, your time, your years to run for president or even make a change in this country. I am a Republican, and disagree with Obama and Clinton for the most part but I am not going to sully their good names, because I am an American and have respect for political figures, regardless of their flaws.

Yes, I am a NH student, I still am in school, college I should say, Yes i am going to better myself, I am studying political science, and am a criminal justice major, so do not say I do not know anything because I do, and who ever negatively responds to my comment, more than likely did not get a proper education. That is all.

Diane Panama City Fl   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

This is for Paul in Kissimmee:
Mark my words you equally stupid republican - we don't want some one in the White House like McCain who thinks that G. Gordon Liddy is an American patriot! For those who may not remember, Mr. Liddy was one of President Nixon's henchmen that broke in to the Democratic Headquarters back in 1972 and served four years in prison for his role in the Watergate burglary. Watergate was the reason Nixon resigned the presidency - remember!!! Liddy is now one of McCains' s biggest supporters. Or do you think it is ok for a presidential candidate to be palsy-walsy with an ex-felon that now happens to have a talk show, and was very, very deeply involved in a secret White House effort to subvert the U. S. Constitution? McCains campaign conveniently refuses to answer any questions about the McCain/Lddy relationship. Perhaps you can answer for him. We all should be concerned about more than McCain's temper. it seems McCain has his own Bill Ayers-type relationship to answer for.

Michael Whitston   May 7th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Cantr wait for the McSame -Obama debates. We will ALL be able to witness McCain's temper as it were-because nothing is going to elicit a flareup more than an exchange with an intelligent,honest man who is more competitive than he. I imagine the Obama team will simply "bait" him and then we can watch the changes;red-face, veins bulging on his head/neck, blood pressure increase, voice weakened by confusion/frustration as the soft-spoken Republic realizes he's overmatched, poorly prepared and cannot escape his presumed legacy of Bush 3. This is going to be a train-wreck in slow motion.

Rich (Charleston, SC)   May 7th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

You Democrats are all the same LOL As much as you scream about it, Omama can not win a general election across the entire country. NO WAY. A liberal (no, not him being black) with no experience, going to push for the biggest tax increase in the history of the country, and no ideas except the old liberal tax and spend policies of the past is not going to make it. Clinton actually matched up must better to McCain so Thank you all you Democrats who voted for Obama. He can't win anywhere in the midwest except Illinois, can't win Ohio, Michigan, PA, Texas, SC, Florida, Indiana and the South is going to be harder then you think. Presiedent McCain thanks you.

mayzebra   May 7th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I'm sure ANY president would be mad over those things. However, the person representing a country should be able to control his/her emotions so as to come up with an informed, effective solution (which hasnt happened in the last 7 years). I stilll have trouble comprehending why the people would re-elect Bush. And now do we REALLY want more of the same policies?

Do you ever notice how unintelligent people tend to think everyone else is stupid? It's because they dont have the cognitive ability to understand what an intelligent person is saying. Besides people, it's so "3rd grade" to point the finger and say… "well, your stupid" … intelligent people know who the really dummy is. Knock off the name calling and come up comments worth reading or make your party look smarter by staying out of it.

Donna Z   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

McCain supporters-spend your spare time learning how to spell, not listening to Rush.
Hillary supporters-get over it. United Democrats can win the election. Would you really rather see McCain in the White House for the next four years?

James   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

John McCain has proven that he is not EXPERIENCED enough to become the president of the united states of america. The man publically came out and admitted that the economy is not one of his strong suits. We are now in a recession and you want me to believe that he would be the perfect guy for the job? This is the same guy who claims to have been tortured while in captivity, yet he approves the same methods of torture that Bush and his band of goons have implimented againts those that they round up in their war against terror. He has displayed his anger against a wide variety of people, ranging from fellow senators to reporters to members of the senate select committee on POW / MIA Affairs. The man is no WAR HERO, and does not deserve to become the leader of the strongest country in the world.

Jezcooks   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Lost of control and anger are just one of the symptoms of Post Tramatic Stress Disorder. No, you could not go through what he did without PTSD.

Patrick   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

" read a report that terrorists around the world are celebrating in the streets after news Obama is closer to the nomination."

Where? On Rush Limbaughs site or Newsmax?

LOL so typical…

Chad Silvey   May 7th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

BLAH BLAH BLAH MY FRIEND!

Can I get a sentence without "my friend" or "Friends," in it. It is excruciatingly annoying and a turn off to many people. Sort of like cracking gum. I'm not your friend Gramps, you are interviewing for a job! And not very well I might add…..

Smart Democrats unite!
D is for Direction, R is for Recession!!!!

James   May 7th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

The truth of the matter is that considering experience, genuine qualification, sound bipartisan leadership quality and having the proven ability to lead our country in this era of uncertainty–when we are at war with known and unknown enemies seeking daily to harm the US and its allied countries, the most appropriate candidate for the office of the president and Commander-in-Chief of the US Armed Forces is John McCain. I pray that America will give him his deserved honor for his sacrificial service to this country by electing him in November as the qualified president of the USA.

t-bone   May 7th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

CNN quit sensationalizing! We all know who your candidate is. We all know you're going to bash anyone running against Obama. It's expect that now Hilary is pretty much done you're going to pull anything you can out on McCain. So predictable!

However, we all know this race SHOULD come down to experienced candidates — Clinton vs. McCain. But the Democrats seem bent on destroying themselves in yet another election by voting in Barack Obama. Hello???? Polls state 50% of Clinton voters will not vote for Obama if he gets in office. What that means is 50% of Clinton voters WILL VOTE for McCain, should Obama be the nominee. Statistically, there is no way for Obama to win if 50% of Clinton voters swing over to McCain.

In addition, Clinton pulled in the superdelegates, meaning the big states. No candidate can win without them. Oh well. Fine with me. I was voting McCain anyways

zemo   May 7th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

He's too old? Ahh, the prejudice and discrimination that's O.K with liberals…for now. When you boomers dominate the over 70 electorate your usual hypocrisy will show in the candidates who suddenly will not seem so old in a few years.

Brandi, South Louisiana   May 7th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Senator McCain proved his love for this country when he suffered 5 1/2 years of torture to protect his fellow soldiers in Vietnam. That speaks volumes about his character to fight for what he believes.

jamie   May 7th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

hello

Left and Gone   May 7th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

If I have to choose between dishonesty, bad judgement, and a bad temper, I'll take a bad temper. Congress could use a kick in the rear end.

Guy   May 7th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I don't understand how if you are for Hillary Clinton, why the heck you would vote for McCain in the Fall, out of spite because Obama beat your candidate? That's the stupidest decision you could make.

Both Obama and Clinton share the view of ending the war in Iraq and they both have superior knowledge of the economy. Why oh why would you vote for a candidate that has a 180 degree opposite view of the candidate you were supporting? That equates to spite on your part and that's just stupid. Embracing emotion like that will not help this country, it will only hurt it more than it already is being hurt.

Democrats Unite 08

End the War, Improve the Economy, Green Future! Democrats 08!

Kevin   May 7th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Whites are not voting for Obama. That is why you don't see people jumping on his band wagon. In Nov Obama will have NO chance to win. Remember that Blacks are 10% of population and will not affect the race in Nov as much as they have in the primaries. This is a fact. Look at the white vote. Clinton winning by at leat 20% in almost all contests. I am a democrate and will vote republican if he is the nomonie.

Elizabeth   May 7th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Really, these comments are nasty and full of hate. Are these the ones that have the knowlege to "vote"? .. I don't recognize America anymore,
Who ever gets elected will be our face to the world and will be able to represent us all. I wish you would stop your hatred and think as we use to. May God bless our nation.

Kristen   May 7th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Looks like there are other people who have a problem with their tempers… or am I the only one who senses all of this anger?

Whether or not I agree with all of his foreign policy ideas, there is no doubt that I will vote for the man in Nov.
How can someone critisize him for his temper when every time Obama is asked about a controversy surrounding him (which are relevant ones) he raises his voice at the person asking the question.
And for the people saying that McCain in Nov. will be another Bush Presidency, I think that it is sortof strange how everyone is complaining about him, but he won reelection in 2004 with a majority. There are many more flipfloppers in America that will admit it.

Eli of Stockbridge   May 7th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Just remember to have someone watching the red button in the White House if he gets there. He's so old he might think it's a light switch.

melikeyhill   May 7th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Angry mack, will never win cuz hes a wack, he will lose by a landslide, the democrats to victory they will glide, Amen.

penelope posner   May 7th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

i am for what ever democrat can win the presidency. I love hillary —I love obama.

Beth   May 7th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

McCain is not a namby-pamby fake!! I'll take him ANY day over Mr. "Golly I didn't realize my pastor said controversial things!" Over Mr. "I know what it's like to have bill collectors calling over my student loans–AND-I went to Harvard on a scholarship". Give me McCain's experience; not Obama's desperate pandering.

jfmodesitt   May 7th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

I'll vote for McCain before I vote for Obama!!! (and I'm a registered Democrat) McCain has the credentials, Obama has nothing but pie in the sky dreams. Frankly, I'll the take the cranky old man over the puppy anyday. At least I know he's got some fight in him!!!!

Bitter - New Orleans, LA   May 7th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

He has a temper…is that all you come up with? I'd HOPE the president has some kind of temper. Otherwise, congress and other world leaders will walk all over him.

…but I guess some of you are ok with that.

Alexandra   May 7th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Give grandpa a Werther's Original, tuck him up on the couch with an afghan, and crank up the Lawrence Welk. It'll keep his gnarled old finger off the nuke-button.

judy   May 7th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

I resent the comments about McCain's age. And I still resent the comment an Obama supporter made a little while back asking "Why should seniors have the right to vote?" The senior citizens of our nation are the ones who, through faith and true grit, survived the Great Depression and the ones who fought our wars. One of the seniors who fought for our country was McCain. If Hillary is not the Democratic nominee, I will vote for McCain because I believe he stands for the kind of moral values in which I believe. I believe most, TRULY faith-based people will back McCain.

Alabama4Obama   May 7th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Please don't give McCain the right to push the "Red Button". He is 71 though….could take him a while to build up the strength. We don't need a President being pushed around the world in a wheelchair.

Taj   May 7th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Obama has common sense, well balaced & rounded. Experience is important. See GW experienced Governer of Texas, first & second term president, where did he lead this country into? Disaster!! Absolutely certain. All his chronies are experienced, arrogant but lacked common sense. Romney's comment on "internship" does not weigh in well. He wants to support McCain so that he can be a VP. Wait & see, Obama will beat McCain. Obama is our next President. Obama, Hillary & McCain are all good people. Let's credit where is belongs.

Uncle Sam   May 7th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Sen. Joe Biden recently said, "My fellow Democrats may not like to hear me say this, but I know John McCain and he hates war and he would do everything he could to get us out of Iraq."

Glen,   May 7th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

McCain might have a temper but he never sat for twenty years under a man's ministry and only got a wake up call when the press started pointing out the obvious. Obama the clever, not the sharpest - does he know he is a senator.

jay   May 7th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

OLD MAN YELLS AT CLOUD!!

georgia   May 7th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Paul may God shine His grace on you anyway.

Redphilly   May 7th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Hisbad temper is probably more stemming from the fact that he is constantly in pain. His age and his disease make him feel bad most of the time. He actually should be home resting now in his later years.

Obama is young and vibrant and sincere in his wish to help America. Caucasian people must get this thing out of their minds that the slave will be running the White House if Obama wins. Obama is not a slave, in fact, he doesn't have a relative who was an American slave. And our country is not a plantation.

Obama may not wear a pin but I see many politicians wearing those pins and all the time saying, "We are not going to help you American people with anything", i.e., Republicans. That's hypocritical.

friend is coping mechanism   May 7th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I think "friend" is a coping mechanism for him to stay calm - like "I'm in my happy place"

SC   May 7th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I HOPE PRESIDENT MCCAIN DOES HAVE A WICKED TEMPER THAT THE REST OF THE WORLD FEARS AND RESPECTS

CJ   May 7th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

If he calls the voters *my friend " one more time I think I will lose my temper. It makes me feel he is talking down to everyone, as if he is the only one who is smart enough to be President.. I really take offense to this term he uses constantly. I am not his friend and he could care less about me or my problems. He thinks it is ok to stay in Iraq for yrs and that nothing is wrong with the economy. I would love for Obama or Clinton to call me friend.

Mike   May 7th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Hey Wendyalene: your quote below is the dumbest thing i've read in a long time. Did Catholics view and hear their preists molesting children every Sunday for 20 years like Obama? Since way more molestations happen in schools than in churches, should everyone who has ever gone to school be to blame for school molestations. You disgust me.

"Holding Senator Obama responsible for the actions and views of his church minister Jeremiah Wright is like holding the catholic parishoners responsible for the actions of their ministers who have molested hundreds of children."

Gman   May 7th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I believe that a Democrat will not see the White House for at least 8 years., maybe longer. Too many lightweights in the wings such as Clinton and Obama. No real accomplishments to discuss with these two condidates. They also do not relate to the average family and their value system. Unless they get the family value thing right, they will be losing these elections for quite a while !!!

The average family does not believe in the liberalism of the Democrats. Conservative democrats will not vote for Obama. I also doubt the Bible belt will succumb to the pro-choice , gay marriage and embryo research agenda as well.

When the Dems want to talk seriously about life and liberty, we will begin to see a new Democratic party and maybe a president in the White house

Linda   May 7th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

While John McCain shrugs off the complaint that he is tempermental
and difficult to get along with I am concerned that we will have another
president of the US that cannot get along with other countries and
improove our standing in the world. This is not anger about issues -
it is a personality flaw.

PapaPete   May 7th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

To Stop calling me…

At last someone said it.

McCain's habit of saying "My friends" at the start of each sentence is nauseating at best.

"friend" is coping mechanism   May 7th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I think the word "friend" is a coping mechanism for him to stay calm….like "I'm in my happy place!"

SC   May 7th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

One note about Obama and his church and all "black" churches in general. I go to a christian fellowship where people of all colors and backrounds attend. We go to church, not a black, white or orange church but church.

Why is this race going to be decided by race and not the issues. If you want to have yet another pointless poll, ask Obama supporters what issues they agree with and further, ask if they are voting for him bacause of the color of his skin.

Mike   May 7th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

You better get use to McCain, temper or not, we need experience in the White House not a "hope"ful novice with a lot of idealistic mumbo jumbo.
I put my heart and soul into backing Obama at the beginning of this process but in the end as I look at what is happening in our economy and culture, I began to realize the days of dreaming are gone. We need real answers and a proven track record. Obama, is essentially the charismatic speaker of the threesome, but I'm getting tired of hearing feel good rhetoric, that no matter how I juggle the math ends in no logical conclusion. Saying and doing are two different things.

The other thought that goes with this, I cannot and will not vote for a candidate who has been chosen by a primary electorate that magnifies the racial divide in this country. It's pretty apparent in the results from N.C. and Indiana that this is what occurred. We have no room for racial politics. Want to talk about tempers flaring, that's a path we should not in good conscious be lulled into. This is one democrat that will vote for McCain, not because I like him, not because I believe in all he believes in, but I sincerely believe a vote for Barrack Obama is vote for a divided nation.

Jacqueline   May 7th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

So what if McCain gets angry. At least he shows us his true feelings.Obama is a sly, smooth fox. I dont trust him!!

Jo Ann   May 7th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

We need a level head in the white house, because the sparks will be
flying if he is in the white house. At age of 71 that could cause some
serious problems.

Lisa   May 7th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

It's his age…he forgot that he has a temper!

JDW   May 7th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

how about someone do a little investigating into when McCain called his wife the C-word….was he just "angry" that he had gotten caught working with people who ended up bilking the Americans out of billions during the S&L crisis?

Debbie   May 7th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

McCain has PTSD. He will send you, your children and your grand children to fight. He is a warmonger. That's all he cares about, that's all he talks about, and that's all he will do if he won the presidency.

Victor   May 7th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

My one hope in this extravagant circus we call the election process, is that Mc Cain and whomever emerges as the Democratic candidate, are allowed to address the issues and not expend time and resources responding to attacks on their character.

It seems that too often the media nowadays, takes the "sensational story bait" from both parties and does not focus on the challenges / issues we have in this country.

let the candidates offer their solutions and insights on our current problems. Then let WE THE PEOPLE decide who will be president, not the media.

Erik   May 7th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Everyone gets angry and come on he's going to nuke someone while angry or at all? I think that is an exaggeration. Mccain is the epitome of patriotism and knows war well and is sympathetic towards families with sons in iraq for his son is also in iraq. On another note, Obama wants to bomb pakistan for gods sakes. Whose the the warmonger again??? Obama says Washington experience is no experience, well i beg to differ. We are at war, we can't afford to say well obama will probably do a good job we need to know for sure. Barack Obama will be a great president someday just not this election. We need Mccain in office. He has been through war and has the experience which will help with the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Listen, we can't afford to take a chance on Obama right now. Should we really trade one extreme for the other ( i.e. from extreme right to extreme left?) We need someone in the middle, someone like John Mccain. He is our best bet in November for Republicans, Democrats, and Independants.

MCcain '08

Shawn, Takoma Park, MD   May 7th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

LOL @ Crazy Ol' Grampa McCain. He won't be a problem.

I also get a kick out of childish little threats from Hillary deadenders - as if they matter. The MILLIONS of new Dem voters Obama brought in will more than make up for their pathetic little tantrums. I think it's hilarious that you think anybody cares.

Ozgur Sahin   May 7th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Of course he gets angry. Who doesn't? After months of reading about jabs between the two democratic candidates, do we really believe they don't get angry too? Or do hippies everywhere think that we must build a world on ONLY love and understanding while 70% of the rest of the world is happy to take advantage of our soft-spoken pacifistic rhetoric? Of course he gets angry, and anger is not unhealthy. There are healthy and unhealthy ways to channel anger and utilize it effectively. Maybe we should focus on that instead of trying to amputate a basic human emotion from our governing body as if that were somehow possible or desirable.

Patty Atlanta GA   May 7th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I'm more concerned about the character of a man who would commit adultery. Clinton did it and it was unacceptable and its bad for McCain too no matter how conservative he pretends to be. He doesn't even believe in Jesus Christ in the was real Christians should!

JUANITA SNEED   May 7th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I am so afraid for Sen. Obama - there is no telling what these people have in store for him. He took an unnessary beating about Rev. Wright. He is not responsible for what someone else says. You join Church not the Pastor. We need to Bolt that Democratic Party like forty going West if they take this nomination from Sen. Obama and give it to Hillary.

Marcus -MD   May 7th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Temper doesn't mean anything to me. George Washington was well known for having a terrible temper.

MCD, SF, CA   May 7th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I would worry about his temper AND HIS AGE! Also, the fact that he apparently will say anything to stay in the limelight… he has flip-flopped sooooooo many times on soooo many issues. What ever happened to his straight talk express? It was just that… all talk.

jason Marroquin   May 7th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I'd rather someone be able to get angry about injustice and corruption, then have someone keep screaming "Hope".

Brian   May 7th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

If I hear McCain call a total stranger/strangers "my friend(s)" one more time I will surely lose my lunch. Who is this guy trying to kid? If he gets elected it will be the nail in the coffin for America.

MC   May 7th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

RALPH NADER FOR PRESIDENT !!! He is the ONLY candidate who has always told us the truth and is on our side.

Lusitan   May 7th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

John Mc will be the first EDisfunctinal president…

Kathie   May 7th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

I'm no McCain fan but geez guys, I think you need to cut him some
slack about his disposition. I bet all of us would come out with alot
more issues to deal with than a short temper if we had all been
locked in a cage for 5 1/2 years.

mark   May 7th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

OBAMA '08

no doubt about it ……

Chris   May 7th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

OMG what really scares me is that if he got the job, in a year or so CINDY would probably be running the country!!!
I mean lets get real here the guy is old and he would be older then Regan at the time Nancy was running the country!!!
We all know the mind is usually the first thing to go!!!

Randy   May 7th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Hey Paul of Kissimmee.. talk about stupid. Hillary and Obama are a hair apart from each other on every issue. So you would vote for McBush and four more years of the same? Yeah.. really smart. But I guess when you are a racist POS, colour supercedes every thing else.

Carrie   May 7th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

His temper is not what would the factor to keep me from voting for him. His policies ….his following in Bush's footsteps is enough for me . And some of his statements…. he is the elitest and out of touch.
His wife is worth multi millions, they have several homes, his wife bought a plane and he did not even know it . How many of us could buy an appliance , car etc without it effecting our budget . Let alone buy a several million dollar airplane. Give me Obama anytime.

Sam   May 7th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

All Dems voting for Mccain can go ahead and join the republicans we don't want bigots in the Democratic party. You should have left when Nixon declared his southern strategy. If you are worried about an empty suit how did you let George Bush be president

Dick   May 7th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

This would be funny if it wasn't so dangerous. McCain's temper is legendary, and the instance extend far beyond one blow up in front of Thad Cochran, no slouch himself when it comes to blowups. Once Sen. Obama is declared the nominee, which will happen soon, (Clinton supporters, you are done, there will be no counting Michigan and Florida, where Obama didn't even campaign), Sen. Obama will turn to the many, many weaknesses and discrepancies in the so-called "Straight Talk Express" and you'll see what a warmongering spendthrift John McCain really is. It will be a cakewalk from there, absent another 9/11 false flag operation.

Say no to socialism   May 7th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I cannot believe how disrespectful people are of a man who spent his life in service to this great county so that morons like them can post blogs calling him names. Democrat or republican, he deserves our gratitude.

Any person wishing to become commander and cheif should have military service. That's the best proof of individual character and devotion to this country.

Besides, I would rather have a President with a temper who can put the fear of God back into the rest of the world.

Stand with us or die: Semper Fi!

obamagurl08   May 7th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

mr tejano, you are so full of crap!!! You make us Tejano, Chicano, & Latinos look bad. A person who talks alot of crap is ALWAYS a Person who can't back up that cheap talk!!!!
You are soo stupid!! I bet you are a poor azz mexican too. You think Mccain will do things good for Us…You are sadly mistaken!!! Why would any Man who can hold his own need OTHERS fighting for Him? Sounds like a weak azz man, or wanna be man, to me.
A Real Man don't need to walk around ACTING & TALKING bull crap, It's those Quite one's You should Fear. Oh but I guess this is why you don't like Obama. You skerd of a brother that is Educated & has Dignity & IS EVERY BIT OF THE DEFINITON OF A MAN!! Then again I know You probably only have a high school degree or maybe not even that, so stop hating. Usually people hate on others because THEY

TJ   May 7th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Five and a half years in the Hanoi Hilton, when Obama was still wearing diapars and Billary was trying to eliminate her first best friend….hmm, temper, how about Billary lack of close friends…

matt   May 7th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

You Obama Hussein Obama voters are ridiculous! Your solution to improving America is to vote in a MUSLIM with SOCIALIST ideals. Good job DIP****S I hope you enjoy the third world country you're going to turn us into. I'd rather have a moody grandpa in charge than someone working for the other side. (By the way when does a one term senator constitute someone that would be a good choice to run the country)

Stacy   May 7th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

I am truly amazed at some of these comments. Some people are saying that they would rather have someone in office that made sure that some of our military planes are being built in another country, someone who says that he doesn't know anything about the economy, and someone that says he will add more Supreme Court justices like the ones that are there. You all use the excuse of Rev. Wright but really what are you afraid of? Some white voters in this country don't want to acknowledge that there is racism in this country. You all keep saying get over slavery but we don't even have to go back that far. If you all don't want to vote for a black man then say that but to use the lame excuses of Rev. Wright, who isn't running for President and stupid things that are reported in the news like terrorists celebrating in the streets, give me a break. Has anyone ever sat down and questioned who Hillary or McCain are affiliated with? Of course not, the media just wants to tarnish Barack and America falls for it everytime, i.e. Bush. Hillary has lied and schemed and said that she has experience that isn't true and can't be proved if you do your research. Take a look before you start calling Barack stupid and see who really is a fanatic and liar.

Jose'   May 7th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

If I was McCain I would be angry too.

The democrats are destroying the country he fought for.

After 2 years with democrat leadership in congress, we have record spending, record waste, record fuel prices, and a recession.

God help us if Obama becomes president.

Old White Women for Obama   May 7th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

OK, so we have an unpredictable, out-of-touch-with-Ammericans Republican candidate and I'm hearing that some people will vote for this man instead of Obama because of what reason again? They must be content with what George has done. McCain is the sequel. And some people say Obama is stupid?

Democrats for Clinton or McCain   May 7th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

What makes all you Obama fans so nasty? Did you all go to hate-filled churches all your lives?

If you're so sure Obama is the "chosen one," why do you all have to attack everybody who doesn't sing his praises? You remind me of a bunch of pit bulls who have rabies.

Paul Miller- Kissimmee, Fl   May 7th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Mark my words stupid democrats. If Hillary loses I'll vote for McCain , no doubt about. I would never vote for Mr. Houssein!

kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 7th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

I am concerned about more than his Temper. What about "don't know
much about the economy. Now, I think, they have TWO teleprompters
for him because he was always looking one way and now his fat
head sways.

Annette   May 7th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I would rather have a President get mad over those things then not. And I think the Dems will be surprised when their candidate, whoever, that may be does NOT win!!!

Toniette   May 7th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

I'm just ready for all of this to be over and done with. Vote a giraffe into the Whitehouse and I would go with it right now.

MurphyMorseJohnson   May 7th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Guess that when you're married to money, you can do anything you like….

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 7th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Maybe John McCain has a hearing problem which can create angry outbrust of not hearing or understanding what's being said. Plus, he has to read everything he does say and then he either didn't mean it the way it sounded or he doesn't remember. America, please do John McCain a favor by saving his seat in the Senate.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 7th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Shayna:

You may want to take a permanent vacation to Canada. Because the "stupid democrats" are going to be running the House, the Senate, and the White House.

Duck and cover.

Gary Wilson   May 7th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

You gotta have some kind of temper to want to wage war for 100 years.

Operation Chaos   May 7th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Go Billary Cliton! You can do it! Don't give up…your getting cheated of the nomination.

Ken, Florida   May 7th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Well I guess if I was'nt so angry I could be bitter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tidho   May 7th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I'm not too worried about McCain's temper. He's smart enought to know when to hold it. He may be a bear to work for, but that won't stop me from voting for him.
…other things might, but not that.

ktown   May 7th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

big ben..really? that's what you comment about? i think even people against obama would still agree that he is in fact, quite intelligent. c'mon man, get your head in the game here.

pat   May 7th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

He was so rude towards a potential voter during a speech yesterday, I can only imagine how he would be if he won the election. Who needs more negative actions?

Andre   May 7th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

It will be an easy victory for Senator Obama in November. John McCain is an honorable and decent man, but he is not attractive enough to be president.

This is one of those elections where I, for one, will stay at home.

Karen - Branson MO   May 7th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

I'm concerned too about McCain's temper flareups. Obama is so composed even under attack, but McCain gets very indignent. We don't need a president who is flippant like Bush nor beligerant like McCain. We need the dignity Obama brings. Especially since we have a lot of world leaders with short tempers already.

Mickie in PA   May 7th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

I would not trust McCain who is a warmonger and I believe still extremely angry about VietNam and out to prove the US can win a war. He would love to "bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" and don't be fooled by him telling you it was a joke. He believes the US should rule the rest of the world.

Jamaal Kansas   May 7th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

McBush has a Temper it Doesn't matter he won't get close to that white house seat that he craves so much

Will   May 7th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Can we dig up Ross Perot or someone to run? These people are putting me to sleep.

Bronzeknave   May 7th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I'll believe that he's ready for the job when he releases his medical records–including any mental health records.

tony   May 7th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

he doesn't know anything about the economy…what is there to get angry about?

Where are we going?   May 7th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

After reading most of these posts, I have to agree that
"Youth is wasted on the young".

TyWebb   May 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Look for a bi-partisan ticket with Byrd.

Barbara Fischer   May 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

McCain is an out and out liar! Most of the time it seems he didn't get the memo about things, names of organizations, time, and many other events. I think he needs to quit while he still remembers who he is. Also, his "100″ year war, is stupid.

wait a minute   May 7th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I would rather have McCain with a bad temper than Hillary with silent calculations behind my back.

Steve-Jacksonville, Florida   May 7th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Johnny Mac continues to bore the hell out of the electorate

rachae   May 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

He isn't just angry with a bad temper. But he is also wrong on all of issues. He has no plans and doesn't understand the economy and too closely attached with Bush.

FEDUP   May 7th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Call him old, his mother is going strong at 95. He may well be the next President, since it looks as if Obama will be the nominee. I trust McCain a lot more then I trust Obama…

Jack from IL   May 7th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

For Senator Obama to imply that “A McCain presidency will be George Bush’s third term” is about as accurate as saying “We will be attacked by our enemy in our country if Obama is elected president.” Neither are necessarily true, and Senator Obama should know better than to spread such blatant lies.

Yale Locklear   May 7th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I'm with Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi, cold chills and all!

Joyce memphis, tn   May 7th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

This article is about McCain's temper, not Obama or Clinton. If you want to post something regarding the two, please do so on the right blog…THANKS!!!!

I have spoken   May 7th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Why are folks suggesting that Obama will lose to McCain in the Fall? I beg to differ wholeheartedly. I think that McCain loses hands-down. He can't even read a teleprompter.

Victory for Hillary   May 7th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I - a democrat - WILL vote for John McCain if Obama is the nominee.

I would rather have an honest, moderate Republican than the empty suit Obama and his fanatic friends.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 7th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Hey McCain, you're not the guy you were in 2000, you have given in, you have sold out,

SO STOP THIS BIPARTISAN TALK CRAP.

YOU GET ANGRY

WELL I GET ANGRY TOO,

AT YOU FOR KEEPING OUR BOYS AND GIRLS DYING IN IRAQ…FOR ANOTHER 100 YEARS

YOU CRAZY OLD MAN,

GIVE IT UP

H-ROD   May 7th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Mccain could not beat Obama in any election any place anytime on anyday !!!!!!!!!! yes Obama can!!!!!

Bill McDonald   May 7th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

The only thing wrong with this years presidential race are
the Democrates and Republicans! Both parties are losers.
Yes, the American people want change, change from the
corrupt, useless two party system. We should have a
third selection on the ballot so that we can reflect a
"no confidence" vote in our present system. Both the
D&R's had the hell scared out of them when Perot got
19% of the vote in that election. Since then they have
done everything possible to eliminate a third party or
independent canident.

Bayou Joe   May 7th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

We are angry and bitter, with crooked politicians and left wing nuts that want something for nothing. The Obamas and Clintons of this world that are more concerned with foreign countries and how they view us rather than what is good for and about the Untied States will never control the presidency.

We love our country, we love McCain and George Bush. Come November we will let you know what we think of theleft wing Democrats and their view of America.

Give them hell McCain.

Jean   May 7th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Mcbrain is a loud mouth loser

Ferdinand Morena   May 7th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

His temper is a concern of mine too. I have enough reservations with Cheney's temper. I wonder how much that temper affected the fights in the war room between Cheney, Rumsfeld and Tenet.

McCain's temper and some of his changing positions really make me doubt supporting that man.

Chief lagosboy, NJ   May 7th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Grandpa McCain….You Sir, are a liar! and a warmonger!

Our President Obama 08′ & 12′

Interesting   May 7th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

McCain is giving a canned non-answer. He must have done something to make a fellow republican say that publically.

Watching every move   May 7th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

You tell 'em old yeller!

Tejano   May 7th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

The people I like in my life and fighting for me all have tempers. They don't take crap from no one. I don't either and I hope that McCain shows his temper during the campaign. Wimps like Obama and apologists for my country, such as his wife, make me sick.

All my Hispanic, Chicano, Latino, whatever you want to call us will go for McCain in November.
No Bama in our Whitehouse.

Mel   May 7th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

What about getting angry over the lives which the senseless war in Iraq is taking from us, and the vast sum of money being spent there, and all this
in the face of the growing need for several services here in America and all around the world. We should never trust an angry old man with such vast power and authority. He might get us into more trouble than we can handle.

jimmy vekmen   May 7th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

MCCAINS TEMPER MAY BE WHAT WE NEED IN DEALING WITH IRAN AND TERRORISTS.. HE SURVIVED PUNISHING IMPRISONMENT IN VIETNAM. HE IS 72 YEARS OLD AND MY SERVE ONLY ONE TERM AS PRESIDENT AND LET HIS VICE PRESIDENT RUN FOR THE SECOND TERM.

Stop calling me,,, "My Friend" -I'm not..   May 7th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Dear John,

This is NO COUNTRY for OLD MEN…. Especially ANGRY old men..

Parmonkular   May 7th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

A repeated argument I hear from Hillary Supporters against Obama is that he won't win the general election, but it is your votes that you are revoking that might cause that to happen.

Hillary supporters, please answer me this:

Are you really going to choose to either not vote or vote against Obama just so you can be right? Are you going to be responsible for 4 more years of Bush just to say I told you so?

Richard - York, PA   May 7th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

All I can think of is the scene from "A Few Good Men" when Tom Cruise faces down Jack Nicholson in the courtroom and Nicholson goes ballistic, screams at Cruise, says "I don't need this" and begins to walk away from the bench, the judge orders him back to the stand, and then the MP's are ordered to escourt Nicholson from the court.

This scene just may happen in real life if Barack Obama faces John McCain in the General Election!!

Stop calling me,,, "My Friend" -I'm not..   May 7th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

…Dear John,

This is NO COUNTRY for OLD MEN… especailly ANGRY Old Men..

rachae   May 7th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

How come when Mccain says Americians are angry their isn't the same backlash against him. Their isn't much difference between angry and bitter definition.

tom   May 7th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

i am more scared of a nuclear senor moment

MP-Pennsylvania   May 7th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

we are bitter and angry

I see nothing wrong with saying that

what is wrong is corruption, favoritsm in government and media

Alex   May 7th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I like his honest over Clinton's lies. He is human being. When a politician says anything to get elected it means he or she has lost his or her value of being human. The important point is both of them do not have the level head Obama has. They also have one thing in common, i.e., they are politician of the past where as Obama is a man of the future.

Bayou Joe   May 7th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

You Obama fools and Clinton bashers have one thing in common,
you fail to understand the real reason we reject both of them for our country. They, Obama and the Clinton's have no respect for hard working Americans and treat all of us as ethnic, racial, gender etc etc, groups, not as the Americans that we are. You disrespect our leaders, deride people who are successful and want to destroy the American way of life. That is why we will vote for McCain in 08.

Alex   May 7th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I like his honest over Clinton's lies. He is human being. When a politician says anything to get elected it means he or she has lost his or her value of being human.

Sharon Minnesota   May 7th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Well, Well, it looks like before the dirt is shoveled over Hillary's live body, we are going to start using the Obama street tactics on John McCain. The real Obama/J. Wright spirit is rearing it's ugly head again. It's not going to work. Overcoming Evil with Good will prevail.

Hillary Clinton or John McCain for President

Darth Vadik, CA   May 7th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

If its only temper it would be OK, but he is also a violent man, a vindictive man and in the end a petty man.
Not really presidential material.

Alex   May 7th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Age is not a big concern for me…if he's 150 and he can get the job done, who cares? What DOES concern me is his temper. I don't want the kind of man McCain is with his finger on the button. I want somebody who is cool and collected. Somebody who can think before he acts. I feel Obama is that man.

Will-South Dakota   May 7th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Maybe somewhere in McCains geneology he's related to Bobby Knight.

RYAN   May 7th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

30% of Americans that will vote for you 're living inside a cage….

100 YRS WAR
GAS @4.50
Economy in recession

paul   May 7th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

whatever obama is, stupidity isnt one of them…

Ranjii   May 7th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

We definitely do not need someone who flies off the hook and has his finger on the nuclear button.
Imagine Mccain losing his temper over Iraq not getting better and saying nuke Iran…..you need to retire old man…leave the business of running this country to the people and generation with the strenght, wisdom and enrgy to do it.

Edward   May 7th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Just what we need. A hot-headed war-monger that actually sings songs about bombing Iran.

It does not get any scarier than that. I couldn't even imagine Bush doing that…

Democrats for Clinton or McCain   May 7th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

McCain can count on my vote in November if Obama is the Democratic nominee - that's a PROMISE!

No McSame   May 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Gramps was the same way at his age. GRUMPY.

Jeff, Hampshire, IL   May 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

to "bigben"-

Stupid? Obama is "stupid"? Never heard that one before. Please explain to me how someone so "stupid" is where he is and you are not…

Sue F   May 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

So he says he gets mad at overspending, hum, well then he should realize that the American People are mad as hell and were throwing all the bums out, bye bye McBush!

Fred Flintstone   May 7th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

***Uncle Sam***

When his critics complain about Sen. McCain's temper, I am reminded of Mr. McGoo stubbing his toe.

Jed in Texas   May 7th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Wait till John hears Hillary tell the fellas in West Virginia about makin moonshine,eatin squirrels and huntin deer from the back of her pickup truck.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 7th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I can see how it could get mad.
I'm pretty PO'd right now over the sad choice of candidates for President who have survived for me to vote for.

I think I'll just stay home November 7, 2008– because clearly no matter who wins–we're up the creek!!

Boy do we need a third party.

S   May 7th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

McCain, are you now admitting the American people are bitter?

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 7th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

bigben:

Yes, I agree with you. Obama is stupid.
But he's mopping the floor with Hillary.
So what does that say about Hillary???

We shall see just how stupid John McCain is when Obama smokes him like a blunt!

No More Years, Lake Forest CA   May 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

John McCain hasn't been this angry since his pet T-Rex died.

Doug R.   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Not only does grandpa McCain have a documented temper problem, he also has problems being honest and telling the truth.

Democrats Unite   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

McCain has post traumatic syndrome…nuff said

Democrats Unite Democrats Unite Democrats Unite Democrats Unite Democrats Unite Democrats Unite Democrats Unite Democrats Unite

tap   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

there is a place for pople with such a caracter ,its the nursing home
at 72 he needs diper and nurse

Firm Support of Obama   May 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

DON'T LET HIM ANYWHERE NEAR THE 'HOT' PHONE HE'S HOT ENOUGH AS IT IS…

Sure   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I feel the Obama supporters (and possibly the Obama campaign) are underestimating the force McCain has; look at how Clinton and her campaign underestimated Obama. Just because the electoral map favors democrats does not mean anything!

hoang, UC Berkeley   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Hillary, she's a FIGHER.
I'm voting for her in November, no matter what.
GOTTA BRING MY PEN TO THE POLL!!!!

After further review,Texas   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

John should have expressed his anger when he got shafted in 2000.I have no respect for this loser now.

Sophie   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

oh wait now he says the american people are angry (bitter)? what a dolt

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Chanda-Cincinnati Ohio:

Correction: George Bush IS on steroids! (LOL)

Women for Obama   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I'm less concerned about his temper, and more concerned about his policy opinions!

Wendyalane   May 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Holding Senator Obama responsible for the actions and views of his church minister Jeremiah Wright is like holding the catholic parishoners responsible for the actions of their ministers who have molested hundreds of children.

Frank, Missouri   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Old man yells at cloud …

Ted (NC)   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

If Obama wins the Dem nomination it's either a Safe America with McCain or an Unsafe America with Obama.

I read a report that terrorists around the world are celebrating in the streets after news Obama is closer to the nomination.

Don   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I worry less about his temper than his willingness to compromise with Zionists (Lieberman), Religious zealots (Farwell) and Pro Life enthusiasts!

el oh el   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

that whole exchange sounds scripted-

mama4obama   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Just look up the history of McCain and temper tantrums. I shudder at the thought of him being in charge.

OBAMA 08

McWorried   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

John McCain - Hothead senile conservative
Barack Obama - greenhorn elitist liberal

Once again we get to choose the least of two evils

tblno   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Obama is the best cand. out there, he gets my vote.

Maxine   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

McCain….are you kidding me? He gets mad everytime someone asks him about getting mad.

He can't remember who he is half the time……and yes we should be proud of what he has done for this country…but so have a lot of VETS, John what are you doing for them?

a no flagpin wearing american that thinks   May 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Now what is the big difference between being angry and bitter?

Matt   May 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Grandpa McCain….You should have given it to Huckabee

GloriafromPA   May 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I'm not worried about a war-monger with a temper. Are you?

White Independent   May 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Maybe these were times when he didn't get his afternoon nap or he forgot to take his pills. I know when my grandpa doesn't get his nap he can be a real bear in the evenings. Sometimes he forgets his pills and his blood pressure gets out of whack and makes him irritable.

Evie   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

To understand just how hotheaded he is, consider the fact that he called his wife a trollop AND the "C" word… in PUBLIC!!!

Yeah, that's a man who respects others. He treats his own wife like that? Despicable.

Bitter Allen Hissein from Visalia   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

McCain is toast. He can only win 75% of the vote in an election in which he has no organized opposition.

Uncle Sam   May 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

When his critics complain about Sen. McCain's temper, I am reminded of a story told about President Harry Truman. When asked why on occasion he gave his colleagues hell, he replied, " I just tell them the truth and they think it's hell!"

Americans for McCain '08

Chanda-Cincinnati Ohio   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

That is just what we need in the White House…Gerorge Bush on steroids!!!!!!!!

Carlos Navarro   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Give it up, Hillary. Our good-ol-boys here in NC weren't fooled one bit by those speeches you gave from the bed of a pickup truck. They aren't as gullible as you think. They know that people who raked in 100 million in eight years aren't the kind who drive around in pickups or have friends who do. As Lincoln put it: "You can't fool all of the people all of the time. So give it up. You and your husband Bill–your de facto running mate—have run out of tricks.

C. Navarro
DAvidson, NC

Gary Toylander   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

MCCain should be mad. We all should.

skip   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Hey CNN, you forgot the last paragraph:

"Moments later John McCain ripped the microphone out of the podium and pummeled the voter with it before aids and security personnel were able to subdue the hot-headed Senator. "I should have done that to Lieberman and Feingold and Kennedy years ago!," McCain shouted as he was dragged from the room. "Take that, my friend."

Just kidding, of course. But somewhere in a parallel universe . . .

Madrugada Jones   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

This is so tired. McCain takes money from lobbyists. He's cool with torture. He's fine with being in Iraq for a hundred years. I'm glad the Democratic nomination is all but Obama's so the media can now turn the light of truth on this guy. We need you, Tim Russert!

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