Why should the American people care what Hamas thinks about our election? Hamas members don't get to vote, do they?

In reality, I suspect that Hamas would prefer McCain, since he would continue Bush's idiotic policies that have steadily eroded American influence in the Middle East.

NON ISSUE!

PRESIDENT OBAMA! PLEASE STICK TO THE ISSUES AMERICANS CARE ABOUT. IT WILL KEEP YOU MOVING FORWARD.

The more McCain pulls this crap, the better it is for Obama. This is a losing recipe for him. Just look at Hillary. Dirty politics don't work anymore. Keep talking like Rush Limbaugh. See where that gets you in the end.

This repeated obsession by the 'pugs as to what Hamas or Al Queda allegedly wants is beyond bizarre and is most certainly pathetic. If Old John's™ foreign policy is going to be no more than "the terrorists want us to zig so I'll zag" then gawd help us all if the old nutter wins.

According to Grumpy Old John™, we should forget about national elections and just run our federal candidates by Hamas and appoint the ones they don't like. They'll never figure that out!

America deserves better than John McAncient as our president. Can I get a "amen"?

This is stupid.

OK, the McCain people made it an age issue. Not Barack.

Losing one's bearings is an age old NAUTICAL term. It means you MISCALCULATED the direction you are going.

NOTHING to do with AGE!

You people are an absoulute bunch of ignorant idiots. Do you people know who HAMAS IS AND WHAT THEY DO. THEY ARE A TERRORIST GROUP.

Wake up wake up wake up . Strength through strength. Jimmy Carter?

Remember him.????

Mcain will beat your hyped up rockstar closet rascist.

Not sure, not sure,,,, Lieberman is looking for a ticket that is sure..

McCain will answer that 3am phone call and give the order to nuke hamas, unfortuneatly he'll be talking into the TV remote.

Ever wonder why is Lieberman follow Mccain every where. Perhaps he is gay.

Obama supporters love the idea of an Obama presidency because they don't want anyone smarter than they are in DC. To have a man in the White House that has no character or background just like them would make them a lot more comfortable.

I have no respect for anyone that buys into the Carl Rove playbook of control with fear and power!

"Hamas wants Obama" what a load of BS – but still you lap it up and believe everything the GOP feed to you – read some back news on Hamas, try and articulate a theory to why they would ever want to endorse Obama and the ask why is McCain bringing to the spot light such attacks and smear tactics!

4 more years of sending this country back to the dark ages is it? I hope you like the idea of a draft for the endless wars McCAain will have us fighting!

Let's turn this thing on the Republicans this time. The ultimate gaol is to keep this country safe, right? Well if the terrorists groups are in support of Sen. Obama, then they won't bomb us.

McCain is trying to use a scare tactic on the American people. How does he know how the Hamas Officials feel? Was he communicating with them?

I have no respect for anyone that buys into the Carl Rove playbook of control with fear and power!

"Hamas wants Obama" what a load of BS – but still you lap it up and believe everything the GOP feed to you – read some back news on Hamas, try and articulate a theory to why they would ever want to endorse Obama and the ask why is McCain bringing to the spot light such attacks and smear tactics!

4 more years of sending this country back to the dark ages is it? I hope you like the idea of a draft for the endless wars McCAain will have us fighting!

Hey the KKK just supported Obama, does that make him a white racist… He can't stop people from supporting him. So where do we go now, what's the next issue.

Lets talk about the issues that are a concern to this country and try to find a way out of this sadden economy.

Could you pseudo Hillary supporters (Chaos) stop posting already. No real Democrat would ever vote for McCain even if they were water boarded. The game is over we picked our candidate not you! Obama all the way. It's amazing how many excuses people will come up with not to vote for a person because of the color of their skin…(Wright, his name, elitist…) Come on we know you own a Klan robe stop making excuses.
Here is the new policy…All Racists Left Behind. Let's have all the adults progress into the future and leave the hate of the Repukes far behind!

What about the Saudis? Not only do they support Bush they hold hands with him.

Listen up Neo-Cons puppets. You cant hide from facts.

15 of the 19 hijackers of Sep 11th were from Saudi Arabia!!

Where is your outrage? Maybe we need to come up with a clever slogan so you morons can understand.

First of all people, the word bearings is very much unrelated to age! STRICKLY FOX NEWS MEDIA HYPE!! But, that’s Fox News, always taking nothing and twisting it to their benefit to solicit viewers. Second of all why should we look at Hamas endorsement of Obama as a negative issue? It just puts him in a better position than McCain for implementing peace tactics. McCain has a hot head and an appetite for war. So yeah, let's put him in the kitchen so he can eat. War!! That will solve all our problems. And as for Obama's relationship with Ayer, IT"S NOT A RELATIONSHIP!!!! Obama strictly stated that they were friendly, not friends. That doesn't mean that he comes to Obama's house and down a few beers while watching the playoffs. People let's stop the Media hype and BULL!! It simply means that they have spoken to each other or interacted at some point in a calm, respectable manner!!! Just b/c you share the some of the same thoughts as others doesn't mean that you are the same as them. That’s why couples argue. I'm Catholic and I know that Catholic priest have sexual molestered young boys. Though I don't find that conduct acceptable, I’m still Catholic. What should I do now, change religions? No!! So let’s stop with the Ayer and Rev. Wright thoughts that Obama must share the same beliefs as them. Obama 08″ Get with it or get dragged into another eight years of George W. (What Happened) Bush!!!!!!!!!!

You think thats something?!

Did you know that Obama has 2 BLACK babies!!!

Oh wait that ones not going to work this time.

Back to the Neo-Con Smear Machine distract from the issues we suck on drawing board.

So let's sum up "Uncle Sam's" thoughts…more war, tax breaks for the rich, fearmongering, lying, smear tactics, Limpaw chaos, and well more lying. Sounds like he is voting for the right guy…Grampa Goiter McBush. See some idiots never learn from 8 years of the worst administration in the history of the US. There should be an IQ test required to vote. This guy would never be able to vote, let alone be left unattended in public.

And you can believe that Rev. Hagee and Gordon Liddy are going to be fair game as well.

Yes, Mr. McCain… and there are many in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other countries that are cheering for you… there are those that want WAR to continue, in the middle east, that are cheering for you… but what really scares me… is that a McCain Presidency will weaken our National Security… will continue to weaken our dollar.

WE, should be very scared of a McCain Presidency… when it comes to our National Security, Economy, and our Reputation in the world.

I don't understand. Obama didn't solicit Hamas' support. Why should I worry about it or think that it has anything to do with his character? On the other hand, why should I presume that McCain has lost his bearings?

I will say that I believe McCain fired the first shot on this one. Implying terrorist ties to Obama, albeit very veiled, is still a bit of a smear tactic.

You gotta be amused by Frank. He makes the following comments about a current [D] presidential candidate: "is not qualified and with some of his past relationships, it is too risky to place him on the top position in our country! What are Americans thinking really? Are we that naive and that easy to fool?"

Of course, those same comments fit [R] George Bush to a tee back in 2000, and old Frank clearly wasn't that concerned about these issues back then. And as to the question: are Americans that naive and easy to fool — that boat already left the dock back in 2000, came back and ran into the dock in 2004, and left again. And here we have Frank in his speedos with a Bud Lite in his hand driving the boat towards the battered dock again!

There is a not-so-mild streak of retardation or insanity that runs in the American voting public.

"Let's see, Obama next to McCain: The former is a slick lawyer who never served in uniform, and hangs with a Chicago terrorist, the latter is a war hero and a real man! Now you choose who should run this country."

Dude. Just wondering. Do you move your lips when you read?

If Hamas had said no, they would be asking "why don't you like Obama?" It didn't matter what the answer was. So here we go again, with the "Linking" this is like that Kevin Bacon game, lol, pretty soon they will link Osama to Obama, get it Osama/Obama. OOPS, did I give away the next weeks news.

Senator McCain get over for goodness sakes. McCain talks about negative attacks, but denounces (with a wink) the negative campaign ad about Senator Obama and Jeremiah Wright. Please stop playing these childish political games and get with the real issues. You don't even know a Shiite from a Suni.

Oh here's another one for you who try to link Obama to terrorists. Since 15 of the 19 attackers on 911 came from Saudia Arabia, and bush is so close to the royal family, maybe he is connected to this breeding ground for terrorist. Duh, think about it. You people who try and link Obama to terrorist are morons.

I'm sure the Klan supports McCain, but is it relevant, when McCain does not share any of their beliefs?

I fail to see how "losing his bearing", which is a term for losing one's direction can be translated into "attack on my age". This is typical of hate politics. Attack and deliberately twist your opponents words until they appear to be true.

Well what Obama actually did was use a very polite term – "losing his bearing", rather than a more true and less diplomatic "showing desperation and hatred and a willingness to use fear politics".

It is a sad day in America when a man like Obama, who has tried hard to keep the discussion civil, is STILL swift boated by the Republican (and Clinton) machines.

VOTE OBAMA and vote for a nuanced and intelligent view of the world!

Lieberman needs to check his own bearings, they are stripped.

Rev. Wright said a lot of things too, and you dismissed it as hogwash, but now you believe everything coming from the Hamas. You really are too old.

Goggle: the Council on Foreign Relations, Trilateral Commission and any of the following names: Obama, Clinton or McCain. These people do not care for the American people.

Go Ron Paul!!

Please use the full statement as it relates to "bearings." Taking the statement out of context is misleading

4 years ago McCain said he was too old and sickly to be president.
I guess senility has made him forget it.

This smear of McCain more than his age is why he is losing his soelf called "maverick" mantel. He is nothing but a slimy politicia

This is simply a preview of the general election. McCain will tacitly support attacks on Obama while claiming he is running an honorable campaign. This so called "outrage" is cover for their impending negative attacks they plan to unleash.

McCain, if he chooses to raise the Wright issue, will need to answer for Hagee and Parsley.

This is simply a preview of the general election. McCain will tacitly support attacks on Obama while claiming he is running an honorable campaign. This so called "outrage" is cover for their impending negative attacks they plan to unleash.

McCain if he choose to raise the Wright issue, will need to answer for Hagee and Parsley.

It’s about time the AMERICAN people understand that everybody at one time they migrated to the US for better conditions of life. White, yellow, blacks all type of nationality.
Do not forget THAT.
GO OBAMA you will be our PRESIDENT, for all people in AMERICA

it is of great interest to the American people. We are happy that organiztions like Hamas see one of our candidates as a possible person they can sit down with and negotiate with. McCain is giving us good information to strengthen our support of Senator Obama.

I'm sorry but it is the most craziest thing to think just because Hamas would like to see Obama as president it means something negative upon Obama. If anything it shows, that even the enemies of the US see that Obama is good for the U.S. country and maybe the world.

Come one…be smarter then the voters of 2004. Don't let McCain play into your fears. That's how Bush won last time and look where we are today..100 times worse off and more vulnerable to terrorists attacks. Bush is going to go down in history as the worst US President.

Supporting The Democrats To The Oval Office!!!!

Obama was saying that he lost his moral bearings.

I contend that his invovment in the Keating 5 scandal shows that he lost them a long time ago

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keating_Five and do some googling

He is too old. He mistaked shia and sunni 3 time in one week. he will not release his medical records. Reagan was Senile his second term do we want the same with Mc Cain. he will not live out his first term (sad but a fact)

Why raise unnecessary dust about nothing. Hammas has freedom of speech and they have the right to endorse whoever they want. I see it as a good signal to middle east peace and peace for Israel. You politicians think we are morons without gray matter. Mcain should focus on issues and stop spinning ideas.

I really think that John McCain's bearings were lost when he was tortured as a POW in Vietnam. He's damaged goods. If McCain becomes the president I'm sure the VC will have a good laugh. People give McCain too much credit for being a good solder, the fact is that he was caught. That's kind of embarrasing, don't you think?

Reading Senator Obama's comments in context, I thought the "lost his bearings" comment was more a dig at McCain's consistency or integrity than his age. As in headed in the wrong direction or flip-flopping. And besides, age is an issue on both sides of that argument- arguing that McCain may not have the stamina or that Obama doesn't have the experience due to his lack of age. And those are both reasonable considerations for the voters. I don't see where an attack on McCain's age should be any more "outrageous" than taking a dig at Obama's.

Reading some of these responses is SCARY!! Wow, stuff like this makes you wonder if you really live in the United States of America.
Some of you need to get a grip on reality and recognize who our real enemies are… And that every time we allow them to put ourselves against each other, they win little by little.
And it's amazing how much we hate "politics" but that's what we use as a deciding factor when electing a "leader"

Getting Back Our Respect 08

1. You don't judge people by what morons might be in favor of them. There are morons in favor of any of them. Big deal.

2. Losing one's bearings has nothing to do with age. It was all about straying from a commitment to run a respectful campaign based on issues instead of smears.

3. Facts may be facts, but particular facts stated at certain times, in certain ways, in connection with certain other facts or implications or innuendos lead to distortions. When one engages those sorts of tactics, it doesn't matter whether it was only facts that was stated – the intent still was to smear, and that is reprehensible.

3 points..

1st – Obama has made it very very clear that he considers Hamas a terrorist group who he will not talk to until they lay down their arms and agree with current peace agreements.

2nd – Who cares what Hamas says? This is politics of fear. The republicans did the same thing during the last presidential election claiming that Al Queda wanted a democrat in the white house. Who is dumb enough to fall for such stuff?

3rd – If you read the whole quote it was actually kind of flattering if it had come from somewhere else – they were comparing Obama to JFK. Not too far of a stretch in my mind.

If anyone looks at the comments in the context in which they were said, they would realize that "losing his bearings" is NOT a reference to McCain's age. It 'as everything to do with him being totally out of touch with the American people. This is media-created nonsense. Give me a f**king break!

At first I thought senator Lieberman was wrong to leave the democratic party to become independent. It was the right thing to do thanks for speaking out the truth for what you believe in. Obama is the weakest candidate ever presented by the democratic party, I'm with you and Mcain all the way

What Hamas thinks is not of interest to this voter. I'm more interested in why McCain refuses to sign the GI Bill.

Someone wants to know why Lieberman is always hanging around McCain, well I know. Lieberman is there to remind McCain the metro van is outside waiting to take them back to the senior citizens home in time for dinner and shuffle board, then to bed.

Hey "very smart lady",

I think you need to change your blog name………because what you are saying is not very smart. Sounds like you need to go back to your 'kkk' friends and get over your racist self! You should be ashamed to even put those thoughts into writing!

It should be obvious to an old Navy man like McCain. To "Lose one's bearings" means that one has lost direction (bearing in navy lingo). It has nothing to do with marbles or ballbearings! Obama's remarks are accurate and appropriate.

Poor McCain, you know you don't have a place in the Presidency. Good pilots never gets shot down in the first place. You lost your flight bearings then and you've certainly lost it again, this election circle.

Why don't you just go home to retirement and beg your wife to share part of her wealthy heir with you?

Bearings? Would that be the same John McCain that was for the war before he opposed the war before he was against the war again? Bearings? Would that be the same John McCain who admitted he didn't know much about economics just before he launched his Gas Bag Proposal? Bearings? Would that be the same John McCain who benefitted from banking deregulation before he opposed it?

I would be so impressed to see a thoughtfull and mature comment from an Obamite for once – one without petty name calling, without paranoid dellusions, and one without the empty slogans.

Please Obamites, define what "change" really means. Seems like back in the 1930's, the Germans wanted "change" without knowing what "change" really meant. Wow, did they and the rest of the world get it!!!!!

I doubt this post will make it since it doesn't fawn over Obama.

Lil McBush doesn't stand a chance this November. The fearmongers and racist supporting grandpa need to send their kids to Iraq in order for them to get slapped with a dose of reality.

The experience that grandpa has doesn't mean a thing if he uses it to help the rich and neglect the poor.

The young and educated will be out in record numbers supporting Obama this November.

We shoulld be happy that these idiot terrorist aren't trying to bomb us and destroy the US. Maybe someone they have respect for can talk some since into them, just a thought.

McCain doesn't take offense at the statement? One more reason proving that he's lost his bearings. He's a senile old fool. Call a spade a spade.

McCain couldn't beat out the dreadful gWbush. Much older now, but not necessarily wiser, Sen McCain will not be able to get the Repubies to get their fat wallets out to finance any legitimate Swift boat type attacks. McCain has lost before BHO has won the Dem primary. Say goodnight, John Boy.

We shoulld be happy that these idiot terrorist aren't trying to bomb us and destroy the US. Maybe someone they have respect for can talk some since into them, just a thought.

THE ELECTION:1. OBAMA-CLINTON = WINNER
2. OBAMA-RICHAQRDSON =[ DEFEAT

3. MCCAIN-COLIN POWELL= WINNER
4. MCCAIN- M. BLOOMBERG WINNER.

Ugh, Lieberman, give up the charade and just become a Republican already. Then, you could be McCain's VP (but run for Senate, just in case he loses (like he did in 2000))

More to the point of this article/comments, I am sad that people can think the Hamas "support" should make us question Obama, and McCain bringing up Rev Wright YET AGAIN is just unnecessary… Politics of Fear have gotten us to the state we are in today, and I for one, am not very proud of it.

Do not get me wrong, I am proud to be an American but I also understand we have lost much of our respect and place in the continually globalizing world around us. The way to gain back the respect of other nations is not to be a bully and tyrant, but rather to be diplomatic and have the ability to interact without a rush to violence.

Dems Unite/Obama '08

Are people really that stupid – Let's talk about McCain's affiliation. Did everyone forget the Keating 5 who McCain was always with.
If he wants to play that game he better get ready for the dirt to come out on him because there is tons!

Let's end this right here. I watched this interview and what the media is not showing is the WHOLE answer to the question. Obama references McCain having stated he was not going to go negative and then came out with the hamas obama connection "theory" which was the question Obama was answering. His reference to "bearing" that is getting played up here, had NOTHING to do with age. He was talking about McCain veering from his "Straight Talk, No-Negative" campaign strategy.

Please do not be duped by this ridiciulous journalism and spin that the MSM is stirring up. Senator Obama was not referring to Senator McCain's age in any way, shape, or form. Listen to the entire interview yourself and you will see exactly what he meant.

Joe Lieberman! YIKES.

I'm so very disappointed in people, all of them.

I'm sorry I haven't been able to do more to help you, or educate you, it's pretty overwhelming. I simply do not understand how a species can be exposed to as much knowledge as you have, yet still be so totally and completely simple in the way you react.

I'm truly disgusted we haven't come further in at least our attitude toward ourselves, if not our attitude toward others.

I really am sorry. I may not know what I should have done to prevent this, but I most certainly should have done something more than I did….

Oh, please … "losing his bearings" … I think the Senator McCain camp is going over the top. Heck, I know two year olds that lose their bearings all the time. I should think Senator McCain would do better to realize that Senator Obama is saying that although Senator McCain is a war hero and was an effective political person … he is losing his way in this political campaign aligning himself with George Bush and his failed policies. If you are going to be insulted, Senator McCain, at least be insulted by the right stuff. Good grief, what a mess. No wonder people are frustrated with politics and the media's role in making it seem ridiculous. Why don't Senator Obama and McCain just get on the phone and yell at each other … and leave the rest of us weary Americans out of it?

What if the American people suddenly want to discuss Reverend Hagee? I bet you'll be out here in a heartbeat talking about how its a private matter and how you aren't Rev. Hagee, and all that same "Smear" Obama's doing now.

And does anyone actually think terrorists will tell you who they really support?

It's more of a …oh yea… sure… Obama… yeah we like him. The fact is Obama would be much worse for Hamas than McCain. Republican neo-con policies give terrorists the ammunition they need to recruit and the justification for their attacks.

WHAT OBAMA WAS TALKING ABOUT;

McCain the so called STRAIGHT TALKING EXPRESS IS LOSING HIS BEARINGS

You Old School People are too slow to connect the Dots.

Bearings on Wheels

I've been noticing lately how irritating the high pitched whistle that happens when McCain pronounces the "S" sound. In addition to the McSame policies, I hope I don't have to listen to that whistle for the next four years.

You people who claim that others need to "think" about why Hamas or some other so-called terrorist group supposedly supports Obama are a joke. You'll find any justification that you can use to cover up your true racist core. Ask yourself why the profiteering by corporations under the current administration is not important to you, why Oliver North who sold weapons to Iran with Regans approval is no big deal, why the suspension of Habeous Corpus is no big deal, why 15 of the 19 attackers on 911 came from Saudia Arabia yet we are invading other countries, why we do business with China – which is arguably the worse tyrants around. Nearly 8 years of a Republican Senate, Congress, White House and Supreme court and look what you have achieved – nothing. Unless you count all of the problems – broken military, record oil prices, economy in the toilet, generations of jihadis created, etc the list is nearly endless. YOUR RACIST, and you will latch on to anything that you think supports your racist ideology. You consistantly support the most incompetant president in US history who has brought us closer to a dictatorship than any before him. Learn your history you ignorant bluntheads – we are not going back to the days when your racist agendas disguised as states rights will be the norm. So why dont you "think" about that.

We're talking about bearings here. As in, direction. Not as in ball bearings, or marbles, or screws.

McCain entered the race with a direction in mind regarding how he would run his campaign — the kinds of rhetoric he would or would not allow.

The Hamas comment represents his unfortunate straying away from that direction. He's become lost in the politics of the thing; he's sacrificed his commitment to a virtuous campaign in the name of rallying the Republican base, which has never been fond of his maverick streak.

He's lost his way regarding the ethics of his campaign. Lost his direction; his heading; his bearings. Nothing to do with his age. No implication of senility.

And CNN, whose reporters I admire and who I believe have enough understanding of the English language to recognize this, should not be perpetuating the ridiculous idea that this comment was based on McCain's age.

Joe should have someone check his bearings. He truly lost and it shows. Those two old guys need to go home and relax. America needs young new leadership. The world has changed and you two got left behind.

I did not at all get the impression that OBAMA was referring to McCain's age. Rather, to his insinuation that somehow OBAMA as President would enable Hamas to unfairly influence him.

I think OMAMA's approach would be a whole lot more constructive toward all "opponents" than McCain's antagonistic mindset or, for that matter, Clinton's, will allow them to be.

Frank – you lucked out and Cnn did post your comment. Now the entire world knows what an ignorant person sounds like.

"Losing his bearings" as a comment on age? Oh for goodness' sakes. Talk about a made up controversy.

America is at grave risk behind the leadership of John McCain (Bush). God has a greater plan for this country. No benefit (s) has come to the American people as a result of this war, zero! McCain represents the past, Obama represents the future. Sometimes adults can be like a rebellious child, they need to be reminded repeatedly what’s of best for them.

Let's see;

William Ayers – US terrorist friends with OBama
Hamas – Middle East terrorist endorsed OBama

Hmmmmmmm

Gives you something to think about doesn't it?

You know this big deal that McCain is making out of Obama's statement is sad. The statement of losing his bearings does not have to have anything to do with his age. Just another issue of political spin. If you (McCain) didn't make a big deal out of it no one would think twice about that statement. And how does anyone running for office have control over who endorses them, the same thing could be said about Haggie endorsing McCain. And John Haggie is VERY VERY negative towards Catholics. So what about that?

Yeah right. Last time I check Hamas was democratically elected by the people of Palistine. That is a fear monger on the part of McCain. Soon we will get color coded alerts just to scare the heck out of the hillbellies and voted for McCain. No more!!

If our choices are Mac or BHO, we are in trouble. I hope some third party candidates run.

M. Phillips wrote:

"Why is Bill [sic] Lieberman always with McCain? Is he a ventriloquist? Who is the puppet?"

Good point.

McCain's taking chances having Joe L. with him. Especially when he talks about the Middle East — it doesn't give one confidence in McCain as an "honest broker."

Frank wrote:

"Someone once said that the Islamic Radicals will attempt to destroy our country from inside out."

They're too late for that. The illegal immigrants are way ahead of them on that score.

Everyone knows McCain is a CLOSET LIBERAL. Every fibre in him dislikes the RNC and George Bush, but he goes along because he never listens to his conscience, this guys is at odds with himself. He flip flops everywhere, first he against the bush tax cuts now he is for it. He is for bushes immgration plans, then he is against it.
The only reason why he is a republican and not an independent or democrat is because at the moment that is the only party he can be to fullfil is long held ambition to be president.

let's face it, obama is no friend of israel. his friend louis farakahn and jerimiah wright are racist anti jewish hate mongers and bigots. bigots of a feather flock together. obama himself has said that supporting israel does not mean supporting likud. i am a life long democrat and not jewish. but i dispise bigotry and racism. obama is up to his neck in bigotry and anti jewish friends and advisors. i will not vote for the empty suit that is barak hussein obama

Rush Limbaugh tried his best to label Obama as the weakest to use reverse psychology to scary democrats so that they will vote for Hillary. They know that they can beat her easily. That did not work since the news that he was off his drugs was leaked out and people did not take it seriously. It is expected that they will do everything in their power to attack him. They will distribute Wright video and attack him with whatever they can as McCain just said it. There should not be any illusion that McCain will keep his words of civility when the campaign is in full gear.

What actually troublesome is Lieberman's continues appearance with McCain. I guess McCain is paying back favour to Lieberman by characterizing Obama as pro Hamas. It is not characterization of an organization as terrorist that makes a nation safe. It is reaching out and finding lasting peace. We can call a group or country whatever we want at the end of the day true peace can only be achieved through dialogue. That is what Obama is willing to do. Please cut lies for political point scoring and discuss why reaching out to enemy is a bad idea or explain why continues bombing and letting Americans die in an endless war is justifiable.

Ok McCain How many of your buddies incarcerated with you made it home after the War. Answer NON just what did you have to do that you were the only one to reurn home.
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????

even the terorist believe that obama is a man of peace, love, honesty, unlike war monger macain, who believe that you have to bomb to make people agree

McCain claims to be a military man, but now he suddenly doesn't know what it means to "lose one's bearings?" This is one of the most common phrases used among military men!

Examples: "Don't lose your military bearing!" "I almost lost my military bearing." etc. The plural can also be used. And there is no connection to age!

But maybe McCain forgot. You know, due to senility.

HERE COME THE JUDGE. MR. MCCAIN JUDGEMENT IS LIKE HIS WORDS. EMPTY. IT IS SHAMEFUL THAT THIS MAN IS EVEN CONSIDERED FOR THE LEADER OF OUR COUNTRY. HIS BASIC MINDSET IS THAT OF BUH AND HIS CROWD. IT IS OUR WAY OR THE HIGHWAY. GOD HELP OUR COUNTRY IF HE BECOMES
PRESIDENT.

QUOTE::
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
Look at where some people with "experience" have led us. After all the dust clears, I hope the cry of most of the American people is not, "I told you so." Seems we just dont learn or are to afraid to take a risk. Dont forget, America was built on risk takers, people learning from past mistakes and caring for others well being. Not just number one and a select few.

The shear amount of idiocy that is aroused by this article, and the comments for it, is depressing. You all talk about these issues without looking at them from your own objective view; you read only what is fed to you by the news organizations. Think for yourself for once.

Disgruntled American #239,738,914

P.S. all of this "baggage" that each of you speak of is all the baggage that would accompany any presidential nominee; none of this has been truly significant enough to create a void of hate for any specific nominee.

To VERY SMART LADY,

You are a racist idiot and represent the worst of this country. You are exactly the kind of person that has led the country to be in the situation we are currently in.

Obama should confer with reverend wright so he knows how to verbalize his anti american comments more precisely

Praetorian wrote- "A "dove" President like Obama–who may undo most of the mid-east strategy (developed over decades) that is finally achieving some results in the region…"

What strategy and what results? Do you mean we wanted to destabalize the region and turn all of these countries against us and make Isreal more of a target than it already was? Is that the strategy and progress you're talking about?

McSame is too old for the job. Obama has dismantled Hillary and the Clinton machine. Obama, the Senators buster. McCain is next.

Geeze..I saw the interview with Wolf and Barack.. it is a strong man who can take a slam from an old guy calling him a Hamas ally..or close to it.
McCain is an OLD soldier, he fought in an immoral war, he is supporting another immoral war..he was a honourable soldier. but the makings of a good president.. ?? not so much. McCain deserves a smack on the head for last nights comment.
Mitt Romney will run the whole show anyway.. McCain is just another puppet like Bush was.He is easy to control and Romney will do that.
I always write , you never post me.."sigh"

Senator McCain started this conversation. Senator Obama was just defending himself. Where we come from "losing your bearings" means you lost your way or don't understand something. It has nothing to do with senility. I think Sen. McCain protests too much. He smacked Sen. Obama and he got smacked back. Live with it. It should be a very interesting fall.

Jan from Boca…..why is it you say "obama has very interesting friends" in context to the statement made by Hamas. Are people so stupid to think if someone shows a preference for you then they are your friends. Really, can you grow up and stop being stupid?

So if the KKK and other White Supremacist groups support McCain, we should view that as a reflection of McCain's values??? Give me a break!

I and other people I know used to be McCain supporters. We thought he was level-headed and moderate. Lately he has done nothing but pander to the conservative base because he know this is his last shot at the White House. He has lost his bearings and it has nothing to do with his age.

It isn't interesting; it's made interesting to spark fear-mongering. Americans are tired of being afraid. It's not going to work this fall. We're not afraid anymore. We won't cling to fear this fall. We're embracing hope. Using the Hamas official's quote followed by "The difference is clear — Contribute Now" in an advertisement– that amounts to fear-mongering, period.

McCain,
Why exactly is this the interest of the American people. Are you trying to dig something up that isn't there and make accusations that are not true and should not be made. I have an idea, why don't we have a general election campaign that is positive and that educates the voters on the issues that are important to us….economy, war, safety, security, environment.

Who really gives a s**t what other groups think?

So, McCain and the republicans are listening to Hamas now? Through all of Hamas' chatter, somehow an endorsement for Obama was taken to heart? The republicans need clown costumes.

Typical CNN bias still posting 10-1 obama over anyone

FedUpDem May 9th, 2008 2:49 pm ET
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Yes yes yes we know that obama is the "probable nominee".
Yes yes yes we know that the majority of moderates and Clinton supporters will never vote for obama.
Yes yes yes it will be McCain because not enough people with common sense and intelligence(which beats your degree any day) will ever vote for obama.

Yes yes yes, I look forward to a new moderate, centrist, middle of the road party that will rise from the ashes of the party the obamians have destroyed be it a third party or a new Dem Party!

Hey Repubs welcome to the world of childish vile nasty bloggers courtesy of obama!

We moderate Dems are with you!!!!

We will never vote for arrogant condescending racist hypocrite liars!!!

We will never turn so far left we think down is up!

Moderates of both parties unite after obama goes down in the largest landslide loss in presidential politics!!!!

And all you young "highly educated " obamians when you mature a little more and have some intelligence and common sense to go along with your BS (hehe) degrees join us for real progress. You can't have change and progress by swinging wildly to one side. The politics of right wingism and left wingism leads no where. With centrist politics you are more likely to have compromise and cooperation. With enough support in the middle things will get done. radicals from right or left will never have enough support to really accomplish anything.

WAKE UP!!!!!!!

Yor campaign manager is a little over zealous. He and the rest of the country knows exactly what Obama was saying, and it had nothing to do with age. Here come the nasty Republican tactics – everybody duck!!

I hope John McCain stands by what he said…….does that mean that discussing his seeking the endorsement and support for Rev. Hagee and Parsley "fair game" also? Maybe McCain is insecure about whether or not his age is a problem…because what Obama said had absolutely nothing to do with the Arizona senator's age….Obama was referring to the fact that both these men said that they would not run a 'scorched earth" negative campaign….and apparently McCain has renegged on that…by trying to push the Hamas issue in linking it to Barack……The man(McCain) speaks out all sides of his mouth. As for Lieberman…..he's still a loser…~~

…at least when Pres. OBAMA talked of McSame BEARING being off you could conclude it left TWO meanings. (up to interputation)

McSame's comment tries to place him in the company of 'OUR' enemies and there is something un-American about that.

….But, is he sure he's pointed-out the right people this time. He seems to have a problem making distinctions.

Obama supporters claim that because Pres. Bush endorsed Sen. McCain that means they share the same philosophy. Let's see, didn't Hamas endorse Sen. Obama?

McCain Democrats '08

I believe that Obama referred to losing one's “bearing” as a term for ‘direction’, IThe Republican Committee apparently interpreted it as "loose bearing." It's going to be a long campaign.

I think it is great that Hamas supports Obamas candidacy. Just like the rest of the world, they see in Obama a chance for honest dialogue. They might not like what he has to say, but at least he will be willing to talk to them, unlike McBush. This is the amazing thing about Obamas candidacy. The world is desperate for an America that is a leader again in honest and even handed diplomacy. If people are paying attention, you will see that Obamamania is rocking all over the world! They, like us, are tired of the same "we don't like you, so we're not going to talk to you" posture from our president and state department. It leaves no room for movement on either side. We are going to be proud of a president who is loved around the world again. Only then, can we have a world where peace is possible. I hope every terrorist organization supports him. That doesn't mean that he is going to allow them to make us any less safe!! But perhaps it means that they will react to us differently than in the past. THAT posture will make us all safer!!!

Funny world we live in….people fight and die in wars and are forgotten. People serve tours, and through the grace of God, they are lucky to make it home–some get taken prisoner. Although they are prisoners for a period of time, I am curious how that makes them any more a "hero" or a "patriot" than any other GI?

Why is McCain so influenced by Hamas, is he talking to them, does he want the American voters to listen to them, what is he trying to say? Maybe he should improve rather then defends his 'bearings'.

I'm a Democrat, and I think Obama's "bearings" statement was disgusting.
He's negative is a sneeky, sarcastic, elitist way. It's funny that the news media doesn't make a big deal when Obama does or says something negative or nasty. Like when he gave Hillary "the finger" during 2 speeches last month.

If not Hillary, then I'm voting McCain. Wake up Howard Dean!

We stupid white, low income people would like to know if Obama has any connection whatsoever to Islamic terrorist. They most likely perceive him as a pushover. Someone who will bow down to there demands. " We will destroy you from within?" Sort of like, you keep him talking while we set up shop. The strongest nation on earth is only as strong as its leaders.

Hey, get the old men canes! They look like they are about to collapse!

Lets see, Farrakhan likes Obama. Hamas likes Obama. Rev Al Likes Obama, Rev Wright likes Obama That little falling out display was just for the benefit of the public. Remember Obama IS still a politician.

the fact that people actually think this is an issue is sickening. no matter who you support, if this is an issue to you i feel sorry for this country. crappy reasons to vote get you crap government enjoy

After seeing McCain with the mike upside down …he has lost his bearings

WHO CARES WHAT HAMAS SAYS , AMERICANS DO NOT CARE ABOUT HAMAS , WE CARE ABOUT HOUSING PRICES , GAS AND OUR ECONOMY ….

GOD BLESS AMERICA..

First of all, the comment by Senator Obama was not about his age. The fact that Sen. McCain's campaign interpreted that way was just amazing to me.

I say let him and Hillary keep talking. The more they talk the more negative they go, the better.

Hillary was brought down because of negative behaviour, McCain will be brought down for the same reason.

McSane?

Please. The American people are sick of these tactics. Who cares if Hamas wants Obama to be president. John Hagee, his anti-Catholic, anti-Judaism, anti-everything but blind evangelical idiots wants John McCain to be president.

Whats worse, Hamas, a terrorist group of underprivledged young Muslims in a foreign country rooting for Obama so that maybe he can bring new life to the peace process, or a group of hate espousing Americans who make no apologies for their crimes against intelligent thought?

I have been debating on whether or not to vote conservative or liberal in this next election, but…it is imperative to look at the leadership capabilities of each candidate.

John McCain is a terrible choice for both liberals and conservatives. He will retain the same do-nothing attitude as our current administration, and I believe this will continue to depress our country.

Barack Obama has the potential to really make a different and restore the sanctity of our great nation. We are the United States…we should help people with all of our power. We should not turn our backs on them like the current administration. John McCain will continue these horrid policies.

Obama '08

I think they just want someone sound running the most powerfull country in the world instead of a jesus-crazed war monger or anyone who voted to attack a country that had nothing to do with 911.

Also, a comment for so called "very smart lady".
That is the most racist thing I've hear in a long time. How would you feel if I said: Men would never allow Hillary to be elected. Seriously, change your name when you comment, because there was nothing smart about your comments.

Oh, poor McCain! Trying to make something out of a comment that wasn't there. He can dish it out but he can't take it. McCain's comment trying to link Obama to Hamas was politics as usual from the Republicans. This is their stock-in-trade and it's all they know. Keep it up McCain because Obama isn't Clinton and he will rise above it every time and still end up beating you. Take a lesson from Clinton, why don't you.

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Not for nothing I've lost my bearings many times and I am only 38. The GOP obviously want to pick dumb flights. How about sticking to the issues that matter to me & America.

I don't care that Hammas likes Obama. SO WHAT!
I don't care that McCain is OLD! SO WHAT!
I don't care about that,

I care that McCain wants to stay in Iraq for "25, 50 100 years even as long as it takes"
I care that McCain wants to take away a women's right to choose by bringing in those ultra conservative judges.
I care that he will double or triple this country's debt. I care that he will be McSame McBush and My beautiful America will be hated throughout the world, well I say NO MORE! Cut out the distract and attack and let's talk about what America needs!!!

Also, to the Clinton supporters that say you will vote for McCain. How is it you will vote AGAINST your best interest? Barack and Hillary have voted exactly the same on all issues so it cant be about policies and politics. So what is it?

If you vote against Barack because of the color of his skin then you (YOU ) will hurt this country. So cut it out!

Before you all tear down McCain:

Robert Malley, one of Obama's middle east policy advisors, just stepped down from the campaign a couple of hours ago. Why? BECAUSE HE HAS HELD MEETINGS WITH HAMAS

I would beg to differ with Franco here by rephrasing his statement, "The former is an intelligent lawyer who did good work as a community organizer for many years and is now inspiring millions, and the latter is a respected war hero who has lost his touch! Now you choose who should run this country."

It is obvious that others, meaning other McCain/Bush supporters feel that his age is a problem. Senator Obama was not talking about his age, however I personally feel that we need someone who is younger who can draw in the younger generation along with fresh ideas and someone who can bring together all people. The real problem is those you who are racist and envious of how intelligent and blessed this "black man" is, get over it, and remember, "what GOD has for Senator Obama, is for Senator Obama"!

Have some of you skipped school so often that the only people with smarts are Bush or McCain? Can't some of you intepret the fact that the whole world – and that includes the good guys and the bad guys – look at this election as a turning point in America's history to once again become the great leader it once was? Is it conceivable in some some part of your brain matter that having a great leader with wisdom and intellect, toughness and resolve, can inspire many – good and bad – to lay the groundwork for peace.

Are you that hopeless and afraid?

funny, only pro-obama comments allowed by these moderators. big surprise there.

He is actually loosing his bearings. He is not even saying anything about his pastor who has said many evil things about american people that even what Rev. Wright had said. Wisdom has been said to be something proportional to age, but McCain is acting otherwise.

Bible Verse for all of my Fellow Christian Americans =

"GOD HAS NOT GIVEN US A SPIRIT OF FEAR BUT OF POWER, LOVE AND A SOUND MIND"

McCain = Spirit of Fear, Spirit of weaknes unless Military force, Hatred for other nations and a mind that has lost it's bearings.

OBAMA '08

HAHAHA!!!!! All of these McBush Supporters… His name is Obama he must be affiliated with the radical islam!! You people amaze me… McCain used to be respectable until he started swinging from under George W. Bush's belly button… You should all take notice that this country is in the begining stages of a falling empire and if we go with McCain we will become the fallen empire.

Pretty sad.. you can see what a lot of the McCain supporters care about. Not the country..not the economy..not gas price. None of that.
They just wanna bash Obama as much as possible..

Here we go again, McSame believes that if George Bush can scare these idiots into voting for him I should be able to do it to.

The americans are so gullable.

Hamas is the terrorist organization, funded by Iran, currently terrorizing and killing civilians on the west side of Beruit, while publically supporting Obama's liberal presidency…

Looks like Lieberman is going to be McSame's choice for VP. Figures. Lieberman's really a Republican. At the very least he'll stay close enough to correct McSame when he loses his bearings.

Why does McCain think it's okay for Hamas to decide who our president is? I find that bizarre. He says that Obama doesn't agree with Hamas, but he then says that the American people should think about it. So, I take that as the McCain thinks we should choose our president based on what Hamas thinks–who knows, maybe they are lying and really want McCain.

So basically, you KNOW that Obama is not a terrorist sympathizer, but you figured you would bring it up because you hoped some voters would be dumb enough to seize on it and use it to form an opinion.

McCain you are as bad as the person who circulated the pic of Obama in the Indonesian outfit.

Traitor Joe & McSame–the two great flip-floppers of all time. They both have party-identity issues.

The fact the McCain has to defend his bearings is not a good sign. I think people in the middle east will be more willing to negotiate with someone who has a name more like theirs and doesn't like like most "western" people. Is that simple thinking? Yes, but we are talking about extremists so that makes sense. I don't think that having our enemies support him more is necessarily a bad thing. I think our greatest chance of peace is with Obama. I don't see how 100 years of war will bring peace, do you?

Is McCain grumpy or what? Both Mccain and Hillary called Obama "out of touch" in Philadelphia. (same phraseology, different words). Is Obama to construe that as refering to his age too. Were they saying that he is too young, a little boy etc …. The RNC's comments are so obviously bias and determined to misrepresent. Why would anyone even bother to give their gibberish any urgency.

Lieberman has always been a closet Republican.

Anyway, America is a WORLD leader. The policies that the president enacts affect the whole world. Obama has the personality, judgment, and diplomatic character to move the WHOLE WORLD forward. Who knows, maybe he can promote changes in the middle east that will take away Hamas' reasons for fighting, bombing, and promoting terror. I'm certainly for that.

You don't ignore it, McBush – you don't get it. The bearings comment had more to do with your pandering and flip flopping than your age. Are we going to have to explain everything to you twice?

It was awful juvenile of McSame to even mention the Hamas issue – anyone with two live brain cells knows it's crap. So much for a clean campain from Mr. Straight Talk Express Maverick. How do you stay upright without a spine mr. mcsame? How does it feel to sacrafice your core beliefs to gain the gop nomination. Feel cheap and dirty?

McCain should ask Hillary to run as his running mate. The two will have fun reminding each other of good old times and help each other with memory lapses, in the senate, not in whitehouse.

I have no qualms about their age. I love my old parents. But, the reality is that we do lose some part of the memory bank in our brain due to age. That should not come to anyone as a surprise, nor should it be considered an attack. It is just a fact.

Proof – Hillary's Bosnia fairy tale, McCain's fairy tale about Iran training terrorists for Iraq. By the way, Hillary also thinks her husband ran the country better than anyone in this century. She forgets that his extracurricular activities in whitehouse and misguided economic policies were the reason of the tech bubble and stock market crash in 2000.

man, lefties, you all gotta read some books or something, none of ya have a clue of what is going on in the world.
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Your talking points are weak: anything said about Obama is a smear, 100 years, too old, war monger, mcbush…

I hope you got more then that. This is your election year and you guys are going to blow it. Man, you cannot make this stuff up. lol

Hamas said they would want Obama as president Because they feel he would deal with them honestly. Not unlike every country on the planet. Obama said he would NOT deal with Hamas.

In another blog, Lieberman stated that he checked McCain's bearing and that they are all still there. Perhaps he also gave McCain a good lube job when he checked it.

I didn't know Rove was working the McCain campaign….

John McCain has indeed lost his bearinga many times in recent weeks. As in not knowing which party is which in Iraq — Al Qaeda vs. Iranian-backed militias; The economy? huh? What's an economy? Talking into the wrong end of a microphone. Is any of this age-related? Maybe, maybe not. Maybe he's just not as knowledgeable and sharp as the next leader of the free world needs to be.
These are legitimate issue/questions.
And he shouldn't be concerned about what Hamas thinks of our presidential race. It's what the American VOTERS think.
Jeesh!

And if the Amercan people want to discuss whether John McCain was responsible for the death of 130 sailors on the USS Forrestal, is that then a completely unsubstantiated rumor and smear? or is it "a legitimate topic of discussion"?

Well maybe Mr. McCain is trying to settle it this way because he knows what he said was out of bounds, and he even looked uncomfortable while saying it. He also understood the context of what Mr. Obama said in his response yesterday. Let's all take our big girl/big boy pills and grow up.

Release your medical records first and then we will talk about age.

Let's see, Obama next to McCain: The former is a slick lawyer who never served in uniform, and hangs with a Chicago terrorist, the latter is a war hero and a real man! Now you choose who should run this country.

It's true. McCain is an old fossil. He speaks of his 50 years of public service as if we are supposed to bow down to him. Old Man McCain’s extensive and prolonged seat in the senate will be his downfall.

McCain embraces many of the Bush policy's that have destroyed this country. McCain wants to stay in Iraq for another 1000 years. How come old men are always in a hurry to send young men off to die.

McCain suffers from PTSD as a result of his internment and torture as a POW, 40 years ago. He is in no mental capacity to be president. Besides: JOHN MCCAIN IS WAY TOO OLD!!!

Go Obama in 08′

J. Martin

The KKK and neo-Nazi's have pledged their support to McCain!

one more thing I am not your Friend (and you are not the Pope, waving your hands like that!!!!)

No McAnt not know not ever! this buds on me:)

I do not care how old you are Mr McCain. What I do care about is your politics. You could be 90 as far as I am concerned.

Not for nothing I've lost my bearings many times and I am only 38. The GOP obviously want to pick dumb flights. How about sticking to the issues that matter to me & America.

I don't care that Hammas likes Obama. SO WHAT!
I don't care that McCain is OLD! SO WHAT!
I don't care about that,

I care that McCain wants to stay in Iraq for "25, 50 100 years even as long as it takes"
I care that McCain wants to take away a women's right to choose by bringing in those ultra conservative judges.
I care that he will double or triple this country's debt. I care that he will be McSame McBush and My beautiful America will be hated throughout the world, well I say NO MORE! Cut out the distract and attack and let's talk about what America needs!!!

Also, to the Clinton supporters that say you will vote for McCain. How is it you will vote AGAINST your best interest? Barack and Hillary have voted exactly the same on all issues so it cant be about policies and politics. So what is it?

If you vote against Barack because of the color of his skin then you (YOU ) will hurt this country. So cut it out!

God Bless America! (PLEASE)

1) America has been in trouble for the last 8 years
2) I support Obama… but in the event that he should lose, Dems. should unite
3) Republicans are to thank for the last 8 wonderful years… please don't let thank you for another 4…
4) What HAMAS thinks should matter because for those of you who didn't know… Hamas has 3 superdelegate votes

GOBAMA!!..

It's true. McCain is an old fossil. He speaks of his 50 years of public service as if we are supposed to bow down to him. Old Man McCain’s extensive and prolonged seat in the senate will be his downfall.

McCain embraces many of the Bush policy's that have destroyed this country. McCain wants to stay in Iraq for another 1000 years. How come old men are always in a hurry to send young men off to die.

McCain suffers from PTSD as a result of his internment and torture as a POW, 40 years ago. He is in no mental capacity to be president. Besides: JOHN MCCAIN IS WAY TOO OLD!!!

Go Obama!!!

J. Martin

You know, if a felon decides that he wants McCain as president, does that make him equally suspicious. All this banter about what someone is saying about another person is nonsense. If we all went by what we heard we'd ALL be a bunch of nitwits.

FACE THE ISSUES. I HAVE SEEN THAT PEOPLE WILL READ ANYTHING INTO ANY STATEMENT MAKES. I EXPECT MORE OF THIS KIND OF LANGUAGE TWISTING.

Really childish indeed!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe McCain and his camp thought Obama said…
'LOSING HIS HEARING' instead of 'Losing his bearings'
McCain thinks he's so slick, he knows that Obama was not playing the 'age-card'. McCain is just another dirty poilitc who keeps claiming that he wants to run a clean campaign. I just lost the little respect that I actually had for McCANE!!!! (and I tried to spell it that way)

It's true. McCain is an old fossil. He speaks of his 50 years of public service as if we are supposed to bow down to him. Old Man McCain’s extensive and prolonged seat in the senate will be his downfall.

McCain embraces many of the Bush policy's that have destroyed this country. McCain wants to stay in Iraq for another 1000 years. How come old men are always in a hurry to send young men off to die.

McCain suffers from PTSD as a result of his internment and torture as a POW, 40 years ago. He is in no mental capacity to be president. Besides: JOHN MCCAIN IS WAY TOO OLD!!!

J. Martin
Los Angeles

Maybe, just maybe, Hamas would like to see Obama as President because for the last 20 years, we have had nothing short of a Cold War with Islam with 8 years of unnecessary loss of American lives. McCain and Hill would do nothing short of continuing the last 20 years of foreign policy and the Middle East is getting tired of that kind of policy/war mongering (see "Obliterate the terrorists if Israel were attacked" comment). Obama might actually do something positive for the region and bring about a peace that all can accept and be a part of. The last thing we need is a continuation of the last 20 years of inept and aggressive foreign policy towards the Middle East that has done nothing but drive our economy down, weakened the dollar, driven up the price of oil, given OPEC more control than it should have ever had and produced a generation of radical extremists that want nothing more than democracy to burn in hell. I'm ok with change – how about you?

Carter went to meet with Hamas and 3 days later war breaks out in Beirut .
This is the same kind of President you'll get when you vote for Obama.
Obama is one of the most liberal and inexperienced Senators and is naive and foolish when it comes to foreign policies.
I hope it won't be too late when he finally gets exposed for who he really is and what he truly stands for.
This man is a phoney..!!

I am an American and MY ISSUES are:

1) You called your wife C_ _ _!

2) your Bushism!

3) IRAQ WAR!

4) Wife's Taxes

5) Flip Flops

6) Wife stealing Meds from Not-for- Profit!

7) Your old mind (Shiets Sunis Suzuki Kawasaki)
Enough with the socalled Good OLD politics

Americans for Obama '08
(Lets Talk) Swifty!!!

John McCain doesn't need anyone to explain the difference between attacking and being attacked. What he needs to know is that Obama will cry of being attacked, while lobbing the most idiotic attacks against his opponent, just as he did with Clinton. Perhaps she was pandering, but what about his sporting those tight blue jeans while sipping on a can of Bud?

When he was defending his "bearings", did Joe Lieberman have to whisper in his ear what to say again?

The ageism out here is truly frightening! How dare you disrespect those who have gone before you by telling them to "go retire" and other childish rants! THIS is why this country is in trouble, because the younger generation has ZERO! ZERO! respect for anyone, including those who are older. I AM JUST SICKENED by the childish comments out here! YOU WILL BE John McCain's age some day and I sure hope the world doesn't deem YOU as irrelevant and worthless as you've deemed this man. This man fought hard for his country and is doing what he can to make a difference and lead us. What have you done??? For anyone slamming this man's age — may you find out just what that feels like one day, and may you realize that by talking like you're talking you show how very uneducated and unintelligent you really are.

Susie, Jan from Boca, Debbie
You can't be that stupid! Don't belief everything! Do you knwo where and what Hamas is???? Think before you talk….
Susie

You know who approves of John McCain? George W. Bush. We know what great judgement he has. So those of you supporting McCain can take pride in the fact that you have the same judgement as one of the worst presidents in history.

That comment had nothing to do with his age and he knows it.

I THOUGHT YOU SAID YOU WOULD RUN IT CLEAN .BUT I SEE YOU LIED

THERE IS NO FOOL LIKE AN OLD FOOL

Typical of the Republican establishment in recent years: fear mongering.

That's how they got through Kerry, but I think the American Public is a lot smarter now than it was 4 years ago and will see through this specious argument as nothing more than fear mongering and a complete non-issue in this election.

I can't wait to go against McCain. What a complete moron. This isn't dirty politics? Come on, people. If you base who you're voting for on a single comment made by Hamas, you shouldn't be allowed to vote because you are too stupid. And, I have a bunch of stuff to sell you.

Make up your own minds based on proposals, track record, character, etc.

Michael, Canada- How is this a smear campaign? He stated that just because they endorsed Obama didn't mean that he shared their views. He simply is pointing out that a terrorist organization finds Obama's foreign policy plans appealing. That is a very legitimate issue based on real policies that are going to be implemented. Also, whoever was trying to compare Hagee and Wright needs to get their head out of the gutter. If you can't see the differences in the relationships between the two then you probably shouldn't be voting, because you are incapable of logical thinking.

Well, let's see, John. Given the choice between a war-mongerer and someone willing to talk with people he disagrees with….yeah, I'd rather have Obama, too.

Rod Parsley, a person John McCain sought out for support says:
"The fact is that America was founded, in part, with the intention of seeing this false religion destroyed, and I believe September 11, 2001, was a generational call to arms that we can no longer ignore….. The United States, has historically understood herself as a bastion against Islam," but "history is crashing in upon us."

Can someone please tell me when and what historical document written by John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock or the other founding fathers state this.

McCain is a War General and is looking to get spiritual guidance from people like Parsley on dealing with the Middle East. In addition, Parsley says the US is committing Genocide on the Black race through government funded abortions…..

Get real!! McCain is who Osama, Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah and all other radical extremist want in the office. Just like they wanted Bush.

Whether Hamas likes Obama and whether Obama likes Hamas are two very distinct questions which McCain supports should not try to run together. Hamas may very erroneously think Obama is sympathetic to their cause. Maybe they support him for no other reason than because his father was Muslim. This has no reflection on what Obama is really about or how Obama feels about Hamas. To try to suggest otherwise is extremely disingenous.

Although I was a 2000-McCain supporter and an ardent 2008-McCain opposer, I am very glad to see him make this response instead of the previous "why are you trying to call me old?" I hope for the sake of a refreshing presidential campaign that McCain can maintain this level of dignity until November.

I'm happy that Hamas supports Obama.

When was the last time our enemies looked at our country with an open mind? John McCain is allergic to peace.

To Jan from Boca Rotan:

Don't be silly…those are not his friends. When are you people going to listen to what HE says?

Or maybe we should consider Parsley & Hagee personal friends of McCain, also, right??

McCain hasn't just lost his bearings, he doesn't know which end of the microphone to speak into.
-HiFi

Hilarious! Dunno how they gave THIS guy the nomination. If McCain's the best of the bunch that the Rebulicans can come up with, they are in some pretty serious trouble. Obama won't even have to go negative on gramps. Just play all the George Bush attacks from the 2000 election, when McCain weighed in at a young 66 years. This old man turns 73 on August 29. And yes, 'the American People' do care that their president is vigorous, and not a dribbling, brittle, old man.

Joe Regis- Spreading fear already? WHEN DID WE STOP???

to very smart lady.your dumb.

The fact that Sen. Joe Lieberman, who was the Democratic VP in the 2000 race, has so strongly endorsed Sen. McCain for the presidency speaks volumes to the man and statesman that John McCain is.

Americans for McCain '08

i think that you have to realise that Mr McCain is attracting the hamas rather than scoring political point. b4 now every religion was a bit quiet until bush stimulated them. MacCain should not use hamas as a political strategy

Think about it, who wouldn't want Barack over McCain and Clinton?? We do!!! And just because Bush has labeled people "terrorists" that just means they don't agree with his tactics. What about Hagee, Parsley, and that other "christian", what was his name , Robertson? I f somebody has to tell me they are a Christian, look out!!!

Hillary supporters I was willing to vote for if she was the nominee at first but all this race-baiting, greed, and powertripping she is on has made me change my mine.

Also do you think you Mcsame Dems will try to ruin Baraks chances in Nov. and think that everyone will just forget about it if Hillary tries to run in 2012. Yeah right. She will not only have so many Republicans lining up to vote against her but all the Baraks supporters will come out in droves to make sure she will never win another election. She wont even be able to win a potatoe sack race let alone become the President of the US. Karma comes back 10x over for people like Hillary.

"Obama will never be president of the United States. White people will never allow it. He and Michelle are two angry people, and Obama has too much baggage. I know you blacks think he is a god, but you will see if you are stupid to vote for him. I will vote for Mr McCain. He deserves it. What has Obama ever done to deserve the presidency? No, never."

Why did CNN allow this obviously racist comment through its filter? You obviously aren't a "very smart lady" or you wouldn't be spouting these gross generalizations and falsehoods.

On the other hand, Obama supporters should take some comfort knowing the biggest McCain backer in this thread is a racist.

On to the general election. This is going to be cake.

…or it could be that they see Obama like most of the rest of the world, as a voice of reason who will try to stop the fighting and cowboy politics that have gotten us into this mess. People don't need to come up with ludicrous reasons not to vote for Obama, just come out and tell the truth. I won't vote for Hillary because she is dishonest, I won't vote for McCain because he has flipped his whole belief system on it's ear to appeal to the right wing nuts in the party. Honesty is such a great attribute, just makes one feel good. The only reason McCain put out a press release about this old news was to stir up trouble otherwise he would have put out a release on his policy issues, oh but those are unpopular so best to distract, sheesh.

No one said Obama shares the same values as Hamas.
McCain defended Obama on that.
Why is it that Obama supporters are so afraid of fact findings?
Instead of attacking John McCain go find out why? Very simple.

For those of you who didn’t know Ahmadinejad of Iran also likes Mr. Obama for the presidency.
It could be that hey have a wrong perception of Mr. Obama.
But what ever it is why can’t we investigate and find out WHY.

Three OLD foogies…. what a surprise here.

This doesn't even warrant a response it's so lame.

Let's move on….

Wow. Reading some of these comments really brings it home to me. I really thought that after the 2004 election Americans would see the blatant fear tactics used by the administration to keep their positions, but I guess I put too much faith in Americans. It was just a matter of time for the scared conservative Republicans to start their campaign of fear. So many called this game before it even began. And my fellow Obama supporters be strong because it is only going to get worse. I can almost guarantee with 100% certainty an add is in the making that uses "Obama" and "Osama" together in one misleading add. For those of you who are scared so easily, look at the current handling of the war, of which McCain intends to persist in. We have thousands of our young men dying because of miscommunications and mishandling. Osama bin Laden is still on the loose and al Queda is still very much a presence. For those of you wanting a president that relates to you and would sit and have a beer with you, wake up. I personally want a president who is smarter than me, more educated than me and more wordly then me. Call it elitist if you must but do you really want a senile old man who calls for 100 years or more in war? Get with it before more of our children die needlessly.

You're just silly… so fickle. The reality is you're completely idealistic of every situation… espicially you obamabots. The real world is a harsh reality that many of you are to young ans weak to understand. What happend when diplomacy fails? Obama would shake Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hand and believe him when he says the enrichment of uranium will be used peacefully, or that there is no Irani militants training shiites in Iraq. Obama is about as unamerican as they come, and you supporters are willing to call yourselves Real Americans?? LOL ahh to be young and naive. Are you that simple or are you just that radical?

Pretty touchy about his "bearings"!

Ah yes, Mc Cain!

Maybe Hamas said that – but I doubt it!

I think a lot of people in the Middle East would preferr to see some one other than a war-monger as president!

It's true this county doesn't respect a lot of countries in this world.
Look at how some took Obama's middle name and tried to make it an issue – forgetting that a lot of kings have that name – you know the ones we are getting our oil from…. many members of the OPEC!

It's funny how the US is paying money to a lot of groups to keep them from attacking our army.

Also – how many people have been killed in Iraq? How many babies, kids, women and men?

Obama picks up 5 superdelegates, union nod …

Real News, while the other kids play in "Quick-Sand!"

reverend wright is a great man.

Oh, Crazy War Bucks, way to bring up Rev. Wright again in your clean, reasonable campaign — oh, sorry, I meant your "vigorous and energetic" campaign which in no way is referring to your age. If you were full of "straight talk", you'd hammer Obama on why your stances are stronger/better than his; except you can't, because you have no idea how to run the economy and you have no intentions of ending the war. And I have hated that slimeball on your arm "from day one" – Lieberman and his pandering to soccer moms over his video game restriction laws.

McCain's comments on Hamas relating to Senator Obama are
what you would expect from a poster boy Republican that has
never been sure that he is a Republican.
McCain will be anything the highest bidder wants him to be.
Ask his shipmates – the ones that are still alive.

Age is a concern of mine. It will make McCain's selection of VP much more important to me.

McCain is a TRUE PATRIOT who love this country. It is Obambi who has lost his bearing, he's like a dog going in circle chasing his own tail.

To Debby who wrote:

Lets see Wright, Hamas, Ayers, Rezko, thats quite a resume of supporters. hahaha

My response?

Let's see…over 1.5 individual donors (most of them small-time) and millions of American voters from all walks of life – old, young, rich, poor and every different race and creed…you're right! That IS quite a resume of supporters. I have yet to see another candidate showcase such a coalition!

Obama vs. McCain – let the battle begin!

Has anyone here actually read the statement from Hamas? They compared Barack favorably to JFK…does this suddenly mean that Kennedy was a terrorist sympathizer?! McCain threw his comment out there knowing that people would jump on it without taking the time to read or hear the original statement and the comments so far have proven him correct.

Pat:

JOHN LOOK AT HILLARY VERY CLOSLEY SHE WOULD MAKE A GREAT VP. ASK HER PLEASE.

I had that very thought too. Two moderate mavericks on the Grand Old Party's ticket. Yeah!! Then we have a real team that can win in November. Comon Hillary defect, you can do it.

The party's over for the democrats. Too many of those new and nasty types invading.

……..THIS JUST IN……..BREAKING NEWS……

~~~The KKK, Charles Manson & cannibals from a small island in the Carribean all support John McCain.~~~

Shouldn't we hold him accountable for their support based on this kind of faulty logic?

Please take your lame smear tactics and go home, and if you are too stupid to recognize these type of ridiculous non-issues then you should turn in your voter card.

Independent for Obama

So McCain seems like he's taking the higher ground while his campaign pushes this Hamas thing. I get it.

The fact is, this is a complete non-issue. Just becuase Hamas holds controversial views doesn't mean its leaders aren't smart enough to recognize good foreign policy. Obama would do WONDERS for our standing in the world. Just ask…well pretty much anyone outside this country.

As for Obama supposedly playing the "age" card — I didn't even make that connection until McCain's campaign did it for me. It's a stretch to say the least.

Careful McSame! If it is your policy that we don't talk to them, why is it relevant to pay attention to what they say!

I thought Sen. John McCain is suppose to be the all old good american boy who doesn't play dirty politic? where he did he go?? Certainly, you can not teach an old dog new tricks.

Leave Obama alone.

Regarding approval. McCain's accusations are balogna. Is there any civilized global society that wants to approve his plan to remain entrenched in foreign lands for 100 years? Put Obama next to McCain and ask the world, Who do you want to represent the U.S. in the world, a self-pronounced searcher out of evil or a mender of relations? Isn't it common sense that nobody inside or outside the U.S. would want McCain.

Does McCain really want to start making an issue out of who endorses who? He has already had some real corkers come out in favor of his candidacy…….and there may be some unsavory foreign characters that support him in the coming months. I don't think this is a bed he really wants to lay down in.

Please understand what you are reading. Senator Obama does not support Hamas. They said they support him. He has categorically called them terrorists.

what a flip-flopping old grandpa!!!

so that is the game, get his campaign managers to throw all the mus-slinging, word twisting, in-correct accusatins, then have mccain go out and look like an OLD angel!!!

THE REPUBLICANS ARE SOOOOO GOING DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hamas must have a real tide with John McCain if it wasn't true he will never talk about them to try to downplay Obama. One of the Hamas leaders will come out soon to tell you what kind of relationship that they have with McCain.

Great! Now Joe Lieberman has lost his bearings!! Oh, I forgot- he lost them a while ago!!

If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything!

Obaminator 08!!!

yes Please pick either Hillary or Mrs. Rice as your VP. 2/3 of Clinton supporters would vote for you if Osama gets the nomination.

You Clinton supporters are messy!

The whole world (from Japan – onward) was pulling for Obama! If you have been keep touch with international matters, you will note that the Japanese women have been naming their children after Obama, so what? It shows that the world is paying attention to US politics!

I think it is great because we are in the process of regaining respect around the world — something we have not had since John Kennedy!!

What do you think about that???????

NoBama,

I don't think you understand Obama's strategy. Yes, the terrorists will be campaigning for Obama.

And as soon as he holds that "last" rally, all the terrorists will be in the stadium, and Hillary will be wearing an explosive belt.

As soon as he says "Yes We Can", that's when she lights the fuse.

The comment from Hamas, apparently supporting Obama, only proves one thing — Hamas is smarter than your average [R]. They are a terrorist organization that I certainly do not support — but they ARE smarter than the people who voted for the current disaster-in-charge, and cetrianly smarter than the people who want to continue the mess with McBush.

Is it no wonder that the "red" states vote with the reactionary right-wingers? — they are the most vulnerable to a clever enemy that uses religious demagoguery.

As an independent I may have to decide between McCain and Obama.

It does seem to me that this Hamas thing is yet another cheap shot. I am frustrated about these mindless attacks which dominate the media and consequently people’s minds.

I would support someone who is willing to sit down and talk like civilized human beings rather than someone who wants to wipe non-whites off the face of the world.

This man lost to Bush.. If that doen't tell you something right there, I don't know what does.. How is he suddenly the most qualified? Just the thought of McSame being prsident scares the hell out of me.

I believe, if my memory serves me right that both Saddam and Bin Laden supported and hoped for Bushes second term.

And how do we know that McCain is not the real "Manchurian" candidate that , that skank Ann Coulter was referring to! After all we do not know what methods were used to brainwash him during the time he was a POW!

Now that last statement makes me sound totally unpatriotic and paranoid ..right? Well………………………..

McCain makes himself sounds like a geriatric old fool , who forgot to take his meds! He cannot be serious about this. If this is all he has on Barack , well I say good luck and good night John! Its time for you to take a nap! Your sounding a little cranky!

Whether Hamas supports Obama, McCain or whomever!!.. What difference does it make!!!….

Ppl act like these terrorist groups are idiots…!! Just because they are willing to inflict harm or die for a cause foreign to others does not mean that they are any more or less educated or naive in the american ppl!!.. Many times in fact they are MORE AWARE of the Issues that face Americans they Americans themselves!..

With that said, maybe Hamas realizes if in fact they do support Obama and would rather have him as President is because they realize that it takes more than BOMBING ppl, lies, and War to bring PEACE to the most volatile Region in the world.!! Maybe a conversation or two wouldn't be a BAD Idea since Clearly BOMBING ppl works so well!!…

We all know good and well that ignoring ppl until they agree with you makes matters soo much better.. Just try doing that with your wife!!..

I'm willing to try or have these politicians try anything else because clearly what ever they are doing/have done to this point isn't working out so well!!…

Whoever '08!!!!

Good going, McCain! You're an honorable man of sound character, and you have a good and impressive track record that is mostly positive.

If Obama gets the Democratic nomination, you WILL get my Democratic vote….and you WILL be our next president. This country needs to be saved from the likes of pathetic Obama.

Another kitchen sink strategy. McCain's supporters throws the kitchen sink, if it does not stick, then McCain can publicly deny it.

On May 9th, 2008 2:26 pm ET Jan from Boca Raton, Fl says:

Don't the American people think it strange that Hamas supports
Obama.

Obama has a very interesting group of friends.

VOTERS BEWARE…..

The only thing we should be aware of is IGNORANCE!! You and those like your make me afraid…more afraid than Senator Obama.

Fearmongering is not a flatering article to wear, my friend…

“It's very obvious to everyone that Senator Obama shares nothing of the values or goals of Hamas, which is a terrorist organization,” McCain said. “But it's also fact that a spokesperson from Hamas said that he approves of Obama's candidacy. I think that's of interest to the American people.”

Difference between McCain and Clinton…Clinton wouldn't have said the first half of the quote above.

“But it's also fact that a spokesperson from Hamas said that he approves of Obama's candidacy. I think that's of interest to the American people.” So, anytime some idiot says something, it is of interest to the American people? It is not, unless you are trying to imply something.

What is McCain trying to imply than? Can we please get some real reporting. Why aren't the candidates pressed to clarify what the hell they mean. This softball crap may be good for headlines, but in the end, it is bad for America.

Why CNN is not talking about McCain tries to stop MLK national birthday holiday and his state the only one does not recognize MLK birthday

President Obama 09

OF THESE TWO, I DON'T KNOW WHICH IS CRAZIER.

John McCain hasn't lost his bearings.

He has, however, misplaced his walker.

The way everyone is putting down a HERO like John McCain is disconcerting. I'd like to see some of you survive in a POW camp for five minutes let alone five years. Most of you couldn't survive without your latte in the morning. If you don't agree with his politics, fine. I don't agree with Obama's politics but think he's actually kind of a likeable guy. Hillary has likeable moments as well. I used to be quite ardent and downright spiteful in my political comments but thanks to these blogs I have moderated my tone. I know some of them are fake and meant to instigate, but really CNN, print the people who are actually trying to have a civil discourse. I'm sure you actually get more intellingent blogs than some of the trash you print. You are further perpetuating the myth that Americans are ignorant and stupid.

If Hamas really wanted Obama to win, would they ever come out and make a statement like that. They are militants, but they sure are not stupid. It is amazing how easily voters can be manipulated with such disinformation. Anybody can say anything.. You should just listen to the candidates and make your independendent judgement.

"Hamas is trying to outsmart America by putting its cancerous loyalty behind the candidate that would be most harmful to their extremist cause. McCain is playing right into their hands."

my sentiments exactly!!great minds do think alike

Peter Hamby,

You know as well as anyone that Sen. Obama comment had nothing to do with age! He said McCain is losing his bearings as a reflection of how McCain is losing touch with the American people and the "Maverick" values he had at the beginning of his career.

Mr Hamby, if you and your colleagues give any credibility to McCain's lie that Sen. Obama was insulting his age, then you have no credibility as responsible journalists.

A responsible journalist would have noted that Obama's comment had nothing to do with age.

McCain was the one that said "just because someone endorse me does not mean I share their beliefs, they endorsed me I did not endorse them". Does this agrument only apply to you?
You have to come with something better than this.

Poor McCain, he can't seem to even speak without Leiberman hanging around to make sure he doesn't make another mistake. At least Obama knows the difference between Sunnis and Shiites. Hamas endorses Obama? Perhaps they SEE too, that he would make great changes in the US and the way we handle foreign affairs. I see nothing wrong with that. A change for the GOOD. Not idiots who want to bomb, bomb, bomb.

And John Hagee approves of your candidacy!

Their are idiots everywhere.

Anyone with any intelligence would see that it was an obvious smear attempt against Obama. Is it pure arrogance on McCain's part to backtrack from his initial comments? Or does he think the American people are not intelligent enough to see through his smear attempt?

Same old Washington politics.

McSame have you all stop to think that rest of the world is tired of Washington politics, I get t sick and tired of you trying make it seem like Obama is linked to a terrorist group, how dare you!!!! What is your opinion about Jimmy Carter since he went and talked to Hamas and acted like he had some sense and try to bring peace in the world.

That is the problem with our "gun slinging administration" shoot now and talk about it later, and that if we decide to not cover it up, i.e. Iraq,and we as americans wonder why they think we are terrorist, butthen again you are embracing the policies of G.W. Bush, and you wonder why they call you McSame.

CNN you should be ashamed of yourselves "spinning" these comments everyone is making and I sit and watch your shows and wonder why the election cycle and country is a mess.

Yes, I agree with Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain —- Rev. Wright is a legitimate topic of discussion.

You HEAR that Obama nuts?

Let's talk about the issues please. No more distractions please!

McCain/Bush:
Shoot first ask questions later. We have had enough cowboy mentality.
Obama '08
Diplomacy over Demolition.
Give peace a chance

Obama said it like it really is, McCain has lost his bearings. The Washington Post, New York Times have reported that McCain and his trophy wife said that they did not vote for Bush in 2000. However, the old man went on the O'Reilly factor and lied that he voted and campaigned for Bush both times. Its either that he has lost his bearings or he is an outright liar. Americans make your choices wisely.

I'm trying to figure out what the hell he is even impying with this Hamas crap? Its bogus. BRING IT ON! as i stated before…its one thing for Sen Obama to butt heads with a fellow Dem candidate..but McCain is fair game(and all that goes with it).. again: BRING IT ON!

DEMS UNITED!

Jan from Boca Raton, Fl/….Remember you dont count anymore!!!! so put a lid on it!!!!!!!! Bitter!!!!!

OBAMA 08-12

Don't confuse this with fact and not fear: Republicans vote for McCain because he is republican but forgets he wants to bomb, bomb. McCain the V.P. and their families go hiding in a safe bunker. My family and I have no bunker, no gas mask and the masking tape I have been told to use around my doors isn't working. Now what am I suppose to do. Vote Democrat.

This just in: CNN has reported that Osama Bin Laden has just released a new video where he stated that he supports John McCain for president.

the world wants change, not a war mongering u.s. president

So what McCain is saying is that Obama is the better choice if we want Peace between Isreal and its enemies? That is what it sounds like to me.

Since McCain said that he thinks Hamas should look at him as "their worst nightmare," Does that mean that McCain is a "War Monger" that will lead us into yet another war?

America has had enough "War Mongering" Time to end the war in Iraq, take out Al Quaeda in Afghanistan (The ones that actually attacked us on 9/11) and work for peace between Isreal and the muslim world.

Why do all these third world countries want Obama? Is he their relative?

Your "bearings" Mr. McCain simply mean that you have lost what your campaign stands for-"no smear tactics".

Senator McCain is in a different league than Obama when it comes down to experience, knowledge and respect among other leaders. We don't want our country to go down the gutter, whether Hamas does or does not support Obama. The bottom line is that Obama is not qualified and with some of his past relationships, it is too risky to place him on the top position in our country! What are Americans thinking really? Are we that naive and that easy to fool? Someone once said that the Islamic Radicals will attempt to destroy our country from inside out. We thought they meant a nuclear bomb going off in our states. But we need to be aware that if there is even a one in a million chance the there is some sympathy between Obama and the Islamic Radicals, that will jeopardize our national security and may indeed result in the destruction of our country "from inside out"! Please think about this. And CNN: if you are a responsible member of our society, you will post this comment.

Get ready Jon… The Obama camp will start mud slingeing and then blame it on you… they are awesome at that!

Look at the picks were gonna have this year… America is in trouble.

mcbush lost his bearings a long time ago. he gets countries messed up, wants us in iraq 100 years, and thinks our government has helped america the last 8 years??? his bearings are burned up along with russ to drugs limpbaughs and lou dodge anyone who can think on their own. god it scares me to have mcbush in for another term—BOMB EM, KILL EM, SHOOT EM, BECAUSE I SERVED MY COUNTRY. Well so did I, and my dad, and my uncle tommy. that does not make us president of this country.

They approve of his candidacy because he's not a war-mongering fool that thinks the only way to resolve issues is to go to war on it. Whatever happened to peaceful resolutions to problems? I think Hamas themselves might be tired of the fighting and in fact what a peaceful resolution to the problem but they can't with someone like McCain who's only solution to everything is war.

If the bearing comment didn't bother you then why did u take it as attack you on your age. You're so full of it and you ARE losing your bearing.

Obama will never be president of the United States. White people will never allow it. He and Michelle are two angry people, and Obama has too much baggage. I know you blacks think he is a god, but you will see if you are stupid to vote for him. I will vote for Mr McCain. He deserves it. What has Obama ever done to deserve the presidency? No, never.

You two look like that comedy movie 'Grumpy Old Men' with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Those two cause a bunch of childish mischief and You two will do the same.

Go to a retirement center!

Oh lord – next he's going to start bragging about how "spry" he is

"I'm Joe Lieberman and I'll grandstand for dollars, even crappy American dollar's I've help destroy."

Finally the Hope message has finally bitten the Hamas too!!hahaha. They are also hoping for the great Hope that is going to come on Jan 20 , 2009 after all the years of bitterness and murderous rhetoric. Maybe they will even start peace negotiations with Israel. I am still waiting for Iran's President, "Abadaba" (sorry I cant spell his long name!!) and Hugo Chavez's endorsements.

The world and the people have changed. Clinton didn't realize it and played the same old politics and she lost. Now it looks like its McCain's turn.

THESE TWO LOSERS HAVE BEEN AROUND SINCE

TIME & MEMORIAL & HAVE GOTTEN ABSOLUTELY

O DONE. WHO CARES WHAT THEY THINK.

To Jan from Boca Raton, Fl/: How naive a statement for you to make. You have a very interesting thought process which doestn make any sense

I think John McCain's age is a reason to vote for him.

DONT WORRY ABOUT OBAMA. YOU HAVE HEARD OF SLICK WILLIKE, BUT YOU DONT WANT TO MESS WITH HIS WIFE SLICK HILLIE. PRAY THAT OBAMA WINS THE NOM OR SHE WILL GET YOU.

Nine of Ten terrorists support Obama.
The FARC also is happy that Obama may be president.

All he needs now is an Osama for Obama endorsement and he is DONE.

It's a very big deal!!
A "dove" President like Obama–who may undo most of the mid-east strategy (developed over decades) that is finally achieving some results in the region–is of interest to terrorist organizations and despot leaders (Iran/Syria)–and should be of interest to Americans who are each targets of radical Islamic terrorists.

IS HAMAS VOTING TO CHOSE THE PRESIDENT OF THE USA?

HAMAS IS FROM WHAT STATE/S?

THE LAST TIME I CHECK, HAMAS WAS IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

WHEN DID THE EARTH SHIFT?

OR ARE WE SPREASING FEAR ALREADY!!!

OBAMA 08.

Lets see Wright, Hamas, Ayers, Rezko, thats quite a resume of supporters. hahaha

Obama supporters do not believe that their candidate should be held responsible for the Hamas endorsement. He is also not responsible for his 20-year affiliation with a black liberation theology church. Nor is he responsible for a close relationship with its militant pastor. And certainly not responsible for his friendship with an unrepentant terrorist. And again, not responsible for his comments in San Francisco. Basically, Sen. Obama is not responsible.

Americans for McCain '08

Go to Sleep GrandPas!
Let the next generation who will be alive to deal with the issues your generation created Lead our nation.

Old Men Make Wars that Young Men must Fight.

No McSame/Bush/Liberman/Clinton

Liberman switched sides because of his "Jewish Race".
We can not just keep fighting everyone. That is not the adult thing to do or the right thing to do.

For McCain to try to say Hamas supports Barack, is uncalled for… but then again, maybe the Hamas leader is banking on American Fear and trigger happy McCain so that there will be an ongoing war for the Radical Muslim cause. Have you ever thought of that Mr. McSame!

Obama '08

Since the start of the war in Iraq, al-qaeda recruiting has been much easier. There was no al-qaeda in iraq prior to the invasion. So to say "we're going to stay there for 100 years if need be" is probably welcome news to al-qaeda. Gives them more opportunities to recruit.

Now, which do you really want? Somebody who, on record, has supported something that has lead to al-qaeda recruiting or somebody who has no connection to Hamas than Hamas stating his opinion?

Why is Bill Lieberman always with McCain? Is he a ventriloquist? Who is the puppet?

LOL… McCain should learn from Hillary right now. Your age is an issue and as it took a while for Hillary to release her taxes, its taking a while for you to release your Health records. You are 72 and it is our right to know the health situation of someone who has half the chance of being president. Your people started this… Obama sisnt say anything about your age. Maybe you are loosing bearing

Hey Jan from "Rat's Mouth" …Hamas can say whatever they want. He will deal with them when he becomes president. McCain hasn't just lost his bearings, he doesn't know which end of the microphone to speak into.

OBAMA '08

NO ONE CARES WHAT THESE TWO HAGS HAVE TO SAY.

How are the opinions of Hamas officials relevant? Maybe they are engaging in Rush Limbaugh style "operation chaos." I bet they want McCain in office because he will continue to antagonize and de-stabilize the middle east like George Bush has done for eight years. Such de-stabilization will allow for Hamas to push its extreme, violent agenda.

Hamas is trying to outsmart America by putting its cancerous loyalty behind the candidate that would be most harmful to their extremist cause. McCain is playing right into their hands.

John McCain stated the facts, that is all.
John McCain is a honorable man and he doesn’t use dirty politics.
The bigger question is why Hamas is interested in Obama and likes him. ****CNN do your job and find out why?****
This is a very valid and legitimate question. It is not smear politics.
Or at least ask Obama why he thinks that is?
That was one my questions send to Wolf and he failed to ask it.
I wonder why?

JOHN LOOK AT HILLARY VERY CLOSLEY SHE WOULD MAKE A GREAT VP. ASK HER PLEASE.

if it's not a big deal, why put out a press release making it a big Deal..ooh i get it ….you forgot

Mr. McCain, just because you were a hero after being shot down in Viet Nam does not mean that you have earned the right to be president over anyone else. The fact that you even let W best you make me wonder if you really have what it takes.

Don't the American people think it strange that Hamas supports
Obama.

Obama has a very interesting group of friends.

VOTERS BEWARE…..

if it's not a big deal, why put out a press release making it a big Deal..ooh i get it ….you forgot