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

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

Obama has a very interesting group of friends.

VOTERS BEWARE…..

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.

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

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

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?

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.

NO ONE CARES WHAT THESE TWO HAGS HAVE TO SAY.

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

THESE TWO LOSERS HAVE BEEN AROUND SINCE

TIME & MEMORIAL & HAVE GOTTEN ABSOLUTELY

O DONE. WHO CARES WHAT THEY THINK.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

OBAMA 08-12

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!

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.

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

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

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

You HEAR that Obama nuts?

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.

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.

And John Hagee approves of your candidacy!

Their are idiots everywhere.

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.

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.

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.

"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

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.

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.

John McCain hasn't lost his bearings.

He has, however, misplaced his walker.

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

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

“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.

“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.

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…

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

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.

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!!!!

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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???????

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.

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

Obaminator 08!!!

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

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.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

……..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

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.

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.

Obama vs. McCain - let the battle begin!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

reverend wright is a great man.

Obama picks up 5 superdelegates, union nod …

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

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?

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?

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.

Three OLD foogies…. what a surprise here.

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

Let's move on….

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.

…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.

"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.

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.

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!!!

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

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

to very smart lady.your dumb.

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

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.

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??

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

THERE IS NO FOOL LIKE AN OLD FOOL

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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!!!

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..!!

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?

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 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)

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!!!!!!!!!!

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

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!!..

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)

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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"?

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!

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

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.

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.

man, lefties, you all gotta read some books or something, none of ya have a clue of what is going on in the world.
&
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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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..

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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"!

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."

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

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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!

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.

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.

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

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?

McSane?

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.

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..

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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'.

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?

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!!!

I believe that Obama referred to lo