Comments on: Obama open to joining McCain on trail http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: jaisn, tucson, az http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061470 jaisn, tucson, az Sun, 11 May 2008 00:11:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061470 I hope that ardent supporters of Hillary will follow her lead. If you note, that there has been little Obama bashing over the past few days. The Clintons are smart, and know what they are doing. It is more important that a Democrat wins this year than it is for Hillary to win in 2012. Don't do this yet again. I hope that ardent supporters of Hillary will follow her lead. If you note, that there has been little Obama bashing over the past few days. The Clintons are smart, and know what they are doing. It is more important that a Democrat wins this year than it is for Hillary to win in 2012. Don't do this yet again.

]]> By: Courtney F. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061469 Courtney F. Sun, 11 May 2008 00:11:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061469 Great idea!! Great idea!!

]]> By: Cami http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061468 Cami Sun, 11 May 2008 00:11:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061468 Karen G. wrote: "We just don't like the guy or the things he stands for, has nothing to do with race altough a lot of you would like to believe that it is." --------------------------------------------- That's funny, since Obama and Clinton both stand for the same things, policy-wise. There is very little difference between the two of them. Karen G. wrote: "We just don't like the guy or the things he stands for, has nothing to do with race altough a lot of you would like to believe that it is."
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That's funny, since Obama and Clinton both stand for the same things, policy-wise. There is very little difference between the two of them.

]]> By: Peter in Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061466 Peter in Canada Sun, 11 May 2008 00:10:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061466 It amazes me that 3-5% of a population (in this case Hillary supporters) talk like they represent 20-50%. If Hillary ran as an independent her total capture wouldn't be more than 12%. Yep that would work! Check the "Head to Head " polls for president, she pols at 3-5% above him period, that's all! If pollsters asked "If the nomination is stolen by one or the other candidaite in the primary who will you vote for?". If they did, right now Hillary would lose to Obama in the same polls by 25%, plain and simple! It amazes me that 3-5% of a population (in this case Hillary supporters) talk like they represent 20-50%. If Hillary ran as an independent her total capture wouldn't be more than 12%. Yep that would work!
Check the "Head to Head " polls for president, she pols at 3-5% above him period, that's all!
If pollsters asked "If the nomination is stolen by one or the other candidaite in the primary who will you vote for?". If they did, right now Hillary would lose to Obama in the same polls by 25%, plain and simple!

]]> By: Inevitable http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061465 Inevitable Sun, 11 May 2008 00:09:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061465 Hilary & many of her supporters IMHO are looking out for they own self .. they don't really care what's best for the democratic party ........... If you are a true democrat, you will back the democratic nominee no matter who they are .... Hilary & many of her supporters IMHO are looking out for they own self .. they don't really care what's best for the democratic party ...........

If you are a true democrat, you will back the democratic nominee no matter who they are ....

]]> By: gammaraygus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061464 gammaraygus Sun, 11 May 2008 00:08:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061464 i have it high comedy when folks on this blog talk about clinton's "solutions". you do know that obama and hillary pretty much share the exact same solutions right? the difference between them is style and perspective. thats pretty much it. if you want to talk substantive, hillary had a chance to show her grasp of a very vital substantive issue with the gas tax holiday and she failed miserably. again her style was to pander to those misinformed folks who don't know simple economics. obama's perspective was one of experience of watching that idea fail miserably in his own state when he voted for it. he used his experience to make the better judgment and call the gas tax holiday idea the boondoggle shell game it is. so hillary with all her "experience" decided to pander to folks and obama with all of his supposed lack of experience decided to use better judgment and tell the truth. hillary was trying to score political points and obama was trying to be truthful. whom do you want for president again? peace be unto you! i have it high comedy when folks on this blog talk about clinton's "solutions". you do know that obama and hillary pretty much share the exact same solutions right? the difference between them is style and perspective. thats pretty much it. if you want to talk substantive, hillary had a chance to show her grasp of a very vital substantive issue with the gas tax holiday and she failed miserably. again her style was to pander to those misinformed folks who don't know simple economics. obama's perspective was one of experience of watching that idea fail miserably in his own state when he voted for it. he used his experience to make the better judgment and call the gas tax holiday idea the boondoggle shell game it is. so hillary with all her "experience" decided to pander to folks and obama with all of his supposed lack of experience decided to use better judgment and tell the truth. hillary was trying to score political points and obama was trying to be truthful. whom do you want for president again? peace be unto you!

]]> By: Zion http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061463 Zion Sun, 11 May 2008 00:07:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061463 Karen G, correction, remember according to the polls, the Obama supporters are the educated group. Think before you speak, or maybe you're dodging sniper fire like Hillary. Karen G, correction, remember according to the polls, the Obama supporters are the educated group. Think before you speak, or maybe you're dodging sniper fire like Hillary.

]]> By: Rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061462 Rich Sun, 11 May 2008 00:07:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061462 "the debate in Philly was awesome. boy was Obama weak. Btw why does he say uh so much?" 2 answers: 1. He appears to sometimes THINK about answering the actual question rather than throw out a canned response that doesn't really address the question. 2. He's been raked over the coals before for making statements that are true but worded awkwardly. Hillary's equivalent is "you know," but I think most politicians have to choose their words carefully as they are held to very high standards on every word that comes out of their mouths. "the debate in Philly was awesome. boy was Obama weak.
Btw why does he say uh so much?"

2 answers:

1. He appears to sometimes THINK about answering the actual question rather than throw out a canned response that doesn't really address the question.

2. He's been raked over the coals before for making statements that are true but worded awkwardly. Hillary's equivalent is "you know," but I think most politicians have to choose their words carefully as they are held to very high standards on every word that comes out of their mouths.

]]> By: Megan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061461 Megan Sun, 11 May 2008 00:07:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061461 Wow. Did Bayou Joe just make a referrence to us being under islamic rule if Clinton is not elected? You have got to be kidding me. Why is it so many ignorant Americans are convinced that Barack Obama is from the nation of Islam? The man is an American through and through. If you are all true patriots and truly Democratic or Republican, you will vote for whoever the nominee of your PARTY is. Don't be a sad susie and vote against your best interests because you want some silly vengeance. You are the same people who voted for Bush two terms and now consider him one of the worst presidents in history. Grow up! Wow. Did Bayou Joe just make a referrence to us being under islamic rule if Clinton is not elected? You have got to be kidding me. Why is it so many ignorant Americans are convinced that Barack Obama is from the nation of Islam? The man is an American through and through. If you are all true patriots and truly Democratic or Republican, you will vote for whoever the nominee of your PARTY is. Don't be a sad susie and vote against your best interests because you want some silly vengeance. You are the same people who voted for Bush two terms and now consider him one of the worst presidents in history. Grow up!

]]> By: edex, W. VIRGINIA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061460 edex, W. VIRGINIA Sun, 11 May 2008 00:07:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061460 FOR ALL YOU BLOGGERS WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF " LOSING HIS BEARINGS" AND MISINTERPRETING IT AS IF OBAMA WAS REFERING TO "MCBUSH'S" AGE SHOULD CONSIDER GOING BACK TO SCHOOL TO OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL G.E.D. IT IS VERY SAD TO SEE SOME OF US (WHITES) ARE IGNORING THE FACT THAT THIS YOUNG BLACK MAN WOULD BE A VERY GOOD PRESIDENT FOR THE U.S.A INSTEAD OF TRYING TO VOTE FOR HIM FOR A NEW BEGINNING FOR AMERICA, SOME PEOPLE ARE VOTING AGAINST HIM BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. THOUSAND OF OUR KIDS ARE BEEN KILLED IN IRAQ BECAUSE BUSH, McCAIN AND HILLARY LIED TO THE COUNTRY AND THAT IS NOT ENOUGH FOR YOU POEPLE TO KICK THEM OUT OF WASHINGTON? POEPLE WAKE UP. VOTING FOR BUSH THE FIRST TIME WAS A MISTAKE, THE SECOND TIME WAS DUMB, THE THIRD FOR MCBUSH WILL BE STUPIDITY. FOR ALL YOU BLOGGERS WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF " LOSING HIS BEARINGS" AND MISINTERPRETING IT AS IF OBAMA WAS REFERING TO "MCBUSH'S" AGE SHOULD CONSIDER GOING BACK TO SCHOOL TO OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL G.E.D. IT IS VERY SAD TO SEE SOME OF US (WHITES) ARE IGNORING THE FACT THAT THIS YOUNG BLACK MAN WOULD BE A VERY GOOD PRESIDENT FOR THE U.S.A INSTEAD OF TRYING TO VOTE FOR HIM FOR A NEW BEGINNING FOR AMERICA, SOME PEOPLE ARE VOTING AGAINST HIM BECAUSE HE IS BLACK. THOUSAND OF OUR KIDS ARE BEEN KILLED IN IRAQ BECAUSE BUSH, McCAIN AND HILLARY LIED TO THE COUNTRY AND THAT IS NOT ENOUGH FOR YOU POEPLE TO KICK THEM OUT OF WASHINGTON? POEPLE WAKE UP. VOTING FOR BUSH THE FIRST TIME WAS A MISTAKE, THE SECOND TIME WAS DUMB, THE THIRD FOR MCBUSH WILL BE STUPIDITY.

]]> By: FactsNotOpinions http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061458 FactsNotOpinions Sun, 11 May 2008 00:07:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061458 Every time I think I may be willing to vote for Obama, I turn on cable news and am repulsed by how the anchors and pundits smear Hillary Clinton; and my resolve to support her returns. Yesterday a rumor by Bernstein was rephrased as "she's muscling her way into...". There is no need for Obama to attack Hillary Clinton when the media does it for him. The vicious self-serving shrew she is portrayed as by the media is not the woman I see the few times the media bothers to televise her. Maybe Obama doesn't want another debate because more people will see her as she actually is. Obama often says the American people are smarter than we give them credit for. Does he really think so when his campaign is based on allowing others to do his dirty work for him while he makes moving speeches and keeps his hands clean? Remeber 2004 when the media helped "swift boat" and create the flip flopping image of the Democratic candidate. Look who we ended up with as a result. Obama is not Bush, but I think he should have waited four more years instead of learning on the job the way our last president did. Every time I think I may be willing to vote for Obama, I turn on cable news and am repulsed by how the anchors and pundits smear Hillary Clinton; and my resolve to support her returns. Yesterday a rumor by Bernstein was rephrased as "she's muscling her way into...". There is no need for Obama to attack Hillary Clinton when the media does it for him. The vicious self-serving shrew she is portrayed as by the media is not the woman I see the few times the media bothers to televise her. Maybe Obama doesn't want another debate because more people will see her as she actually is.

Obama often says the American people are smarter than we give them credit for. Does he really think so when his campaign is based on allowing others to do his dirty work for him while he makes moving speeches and keeps his hands clean?

Remeber 2004 when the media helped "swift boat" and create the flip flopping image of the Democratic candidate. Look who we ended up with as a result. Obama is not Bush, but I think he should have waited four more years instead of learning on the job the way our last president did.

]]> By: Tony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061457 Tony Sun, 11 May 2008 00:06:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061457 Mccain will be 72 if he is elected. 72, now most every 72 year old I know or have known is not quiet as "there" as someone in their 40s, 50s, or even 60s. You lose a lot with age, so give me a reason to disprove this? Also, Mccain's temper.... Mccain will be 72 if he is elected. 72, now most every 72 year old I know or have known is not quiet as "there" as someone in their 40s, 50s, or even 60s. You lose a lot with age, so give me a reason to disprove this? Also, Mccain's temper....

]]> By: The Oracle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061456 The Oracle Sun, 11 May 2008 00:06:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061456 I notice certain people are defending HRC's recent comments about needing " hardworking, hardworking white Americans to win in Nov. ". Well let me 1st say as an African American, I do not believe them to be racist. Pero, whats good for the goose is good for the Gander. The same people defending HRC now were the same ones crying like little punks over the bitter comment. Like a famous politician once said, "Politics is a contact sport baby". I notice certain people are defending HRC's recent comments about needing " hardworking, hardworking white Americans to win in Nov. ". Well let me 1st say as an African American, I do not believe them to be racist. Pero, whats good for the goose is good for the Gander. The same people defending HRC now were the same ones crying like little punks over the bitter comment. Like a famous politician once said, "Politics is a contact sport baby".

]]> By: Inevitable http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061454 Inevitable Sun, 11 May 2008 00:04:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061454 nice one "Oregon For Obama" .............. they will i hope ... nice one "Oregon For Obama" .............. they will i hope ...

]]> By: jaisn, tucson, az http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061453 jaisn, tucson, az Sun, 11 May 2008 00:04:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061453 This is so sad. I understand dissapointment, but ask yourself this. Are you voting for a person or are you voting for issues? Are you a Democrat? Does anyone here believe that McCain's values are closer to that of Clinton's than Obama's are? If you do, please leave the party. We don't need you here. This is so sad. I understand dissapointment, but ask yourself this. Are you voting for a person or are you voting for issues? Are you a Democrat? Does anyone here believe that McCain's values are closer to that of Clinton's than Obama's are? If you do, please leave the party. We don't need you here.

]]> By: kathy in ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061452 kathy in ohio Sun, 11 May 2008 00:04:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061452 karen g I agree with you totally , the media really thinks we will rally behind obama, the dont realize how serious we are karen g

I agree with you totally , the media really thinks we will rally behind obama, the dont realize how serious we are

]]> By: Rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061451 Rich Sun, 11 May 2008 00:03:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061451 'What happened to the comments made by Obama out there in San Francisco regarding how the Pennsylvania people cling to religion, guns, and anti-immigration. How can that conceivably be "treats his countrymen/woman with the respect and intelligence they deserve?" Any response?' Sure, Pete. He was empathizing with people whose jobs had moved away and were economically hard hit. He was criticizing Washington for not better addressing this problem, leading many to view promises of change with cynicism. Obama is religious, so it's hard to see how you could argue him knocking religion. Ultimately his point was that IF the economy is issue #1, there needs to be a breakthrough in making people realize they should vote for their economic interests over issue such as gun rights or anti-immigration. I agree it was poorly worded, and I believe he has mentioned that on a number of occasions. The economic interest argument is the thing he has refused to back away from, and rightly so. Cheers. 'What happened to the comments made by Obama out there in San Francisco regarding how the Pennsylvania people cling to religion, guns, and anti-immigration. How can that conceivably be "treats his countrymen/woman with the respect and intelligence they deserve?"

Any response?'

Sure, Pete. He was empathizing with people whose jobs had moved away and were economically hard hit. He was criticizing Washington for not better addressing this problem, leading many to view promises of change with cynicism. Obama is religious, so it's hard to see how you could argue him knocking religion. Ultimately his point was that IF the economy is issue #1, there needs to be a breakthrough in making people realize they should vote for their economic interests over issue such as gun rights or anti-immigration. I agree it was poorly worded, and I believe he has mentioned that on a number of occasions. The economic interest argument is the thing he has refused to back away from, and rightly so. Cheers.

]]> By: Zion http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061450 Zion Sun, 11 May 2008 00:03:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061450 The Hillary supporters are just as ridiculous as Clinton. If I can't win, then I will ruin the party at all costs. Republicans must be laughing at the childishness demonstrated by Clinton and her supporters because according to Rasmussen, Pew Research Center, the democrats have the voter turnout necessary to get a Democratic WhiteHouse from the head to the tail. Also, I am sick of people screaming about Florida and Michigan. It is amazing that when Clinton thought she was winning, Florida and Michigan did not matter. Now that she is behind, oh let their voices count. Stop being tools. The Hillary supporters are just as ridiculous as Clinton. If I can't win, then I will ruin the party at all costs. Republicans must be laughing at the childishness demonstrated by Clinton and her supporters because according to Rasmussen, Pew Research Center, the democrats have the voter turnout necessary to get a Democratic WhiteHouse from the head to the tail. Also, I am sick of people screaming about Florida and Michigan. It is amazing that when Clinton thought she was winning, Florida and Michigan did not matter. Now that she is behind, oh let their voices count. Stop being tools.

]]> By: Kyle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061449 Kyle Sun, 11 May 2008 00:03:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061449 Kelly (who wrote a ridiculously long comment) You say that the media influenced the less affluent, uneducated in this race. Well, isn't this the base that votes for Sen. Clinton? Kelly (who wrote a ridiculously long comment)

You say that the media influenced the less affluent, uneducated in this race. Well, isn't this the base that votes for Sen. Clinton?

]]> By: glhf http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061447 glhf Sun, 11 May 2008 00:01:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061447 That'd be interesting though I see a lot of the Clinton supporters believed her slander...incredible. He's done plenty and is MORE experienced and better judgment than Hillary so...go ahead...vote for McCain. He isn't the maverick that he was in 2000...he's a Bush clone now with a 95% voting record that matches Bush's requests! Can you live with that? That'd be interesting though I see a lot of the Clinton supporters believed her slander...incredible. He's done plenty and is MORE experienced and better judgment than Hillary so...go ahead...vote for McCain. He isn't the maverick that he was in 2000...he's a Bush clone now with a 95% voting record that matches Bush's requests! Can you live with that?

]]> By: In a hearbeat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061446 In a hearbeat Sun, 11 May 2008 00:01:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061446 If Hillary ran as an independent she would have my vote and 14 Million others in a heartbeat. Either way, I will be writing her name in. Why? She is the best candidate out there to lead us through the mess we find ourselves in. If Hillary ran as an independent she would have my vote and 14 Million others in a heartbeat.

Either way, I will be writing her name in.

Why?

She is the best candidate out there to lead us through the mess we find ourselves in.

]]> By: OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061445 OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!! Sun, 11 May 2008 00:01:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061445 IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!!!!!! GO HILLARY!!!!! IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!

]]> By: Poppi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061443 Poppi Sun, 11 May 2008 00:01:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061443 Well for your information MS. JOYCE IN FLORIDA… your vote don’t count, so your opinion is mute! Well for your information MS. JOYCE IN FLORIDA… your vote don’t count, so your opinion is mute!

]]> By: Andre http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061442 Andre Sun, 11 May 2008 00:01:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061442 I thought the goal was to get a democrat in the white house? I see the polls that say that lots of obama followers would vote for hillary if she won... but hillary supporters wont vote for obama if he wins. That's down right ridiculous. They're basically the same person with minor policy differences. Obama can just make better speeches and get young people involved (which gets more votes). I am a Hillary supporter but since it looks like Obama will probably be the democratic nominee.. I'll unite with my party and take back the white house from the republicans. All of you other hillary supporters who want to stay home are just morons in my opinion. You're only hurting yourself. I thought the goal was to get a democrat in the white house?

I see the polls that say that lots of obama followers would vote for hillary if she won... but hillary supporters wont vote for obama if he wins. That's down right ridiculous. They're basically the same person with minor policy differences. Obama can just make better speeches and get young people involved (which gets more votes). I am a Hillary supporter but since it looks like Obama will probably be the democratic nominee.. I'll unite with my party and take back the white house from the republicans. All of you other hillary supporters who want to stay home are just morons in my opinion. You're only hurting yourself.

]]> By: Mike from WV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061441 Mike from WV Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061441 Please everybody read "bruins" post just a few above this. Good stuff. Please everybody read "bruins" post just a few above this. Good stuff.

]]> By: The Oracle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061440 The Oracle Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061440 Heres my take on this article, a lot of people are hurt. I can understand, a lot of people are scared of what they don't know. Some are "bitter"(Lol) that Obama is going to win and they're respective candidate isn't. Well, life isn't fair. But I'd hope so many of you would show yourself to be intelligent human beings and not get in the gutter. But as I've seen, most supporters take on the mentality of those they support. As far as the ageism, those arguments make me sick, there is none. People are just trying to find little BS to make him look bad because through issues and personality they can't. As far as the HRC supporters saying they'll go to McCain, I've got 2 points. 1st, if you really would do that, then you are not supporting HRC for her policies. You're supporting her because she is a woman, or because she Billy's wife. I say this because she and Obama are 95% the same on issues. So if you will cut off your nose 2 spite your face.....So be it. It's YOUR face. If through vindictiveness you vote against your interests you will have done more to prove you are mostly "Uneducated voters" more than any pundit or candidate ever could..... Heres my take on this article, a lot of people are hurt. I can understand, a lot of people are scared of what they don't know. Some are "bitter"(Lol) that Obama is going to win and they're respective candidate isn't. Well, life isn't fair. But I'd hope so many of you would show yourself to be intelligent human beings and not get in the gutter. But as I've seen, most supporters take on the mentality of those they support. As far as the ageism, those arguments make me sick, there is none. People are just trying to find little BS to make him look bad because through issues and personality they can't. As far as the HRC supporters saying they'll go to McCain, I've got 2 points. 1st, if you really would do that, then you are not supporting HRC for her policies. You're supporting her because she is a woman, or because she Billy's wife. I say this because she and Obama are 95% the same on issues. So if you will cut off your nose 2 spite your face.....So be it. It's YOUR face. If through vindictiveness you vote against your interests you will have done more to prove you are mostly "Uneducated voters" more than any pundit or candidate ever could.....

]]> By: OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061438 OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!! Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061438 THAT WILL BE INTERESTING!!!! McCAIN WILL WHIP ON HIM LIKE HILLARY DID!!!! THIS GUY IS NO MATCH FOR A SEASONED POLITICIAN!!!! THAT WILL BE INTERESTING!!!!
McCAIN WILL WHIP ON HIM LIKE HILLARY DID!!!!

THIS GUY IS NO MATCH FOR A SEASONED POLITICIAN!!!!

]]> By: DEE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061437 DEE Sat, 10 May 2008 23:59:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061437 What makes you think that Obama is the best candidate to be president. He was elected to 2 years in the Illinois senate, and recently was elected as a US Senator. 1 year in Washington, he decides that... what... being a US Senator is not good enough. He wants the top job. Please, not another president who will surround himself with knowledgeable people....that hasn't worked in the past 7 years. Change can be a great thing, but real change doesn't happen over night. It takes knowledge, patience and fortitude to get the right kind of changes done. What makes you think that Obama is the best candidate to be president. He was elected to 2 years in the Illinois senate, and recently was elected as a US Senator. 1 year in Washington, he decides that... what... being a US Senator is not good enough. He wants the top job. Please, not another president who will surround himself with knowledgeable people....that hasn't worked in the past 7 years.
Change can be a great thing, but real change doesn't happen over night. It takes knowledge, patience and fortitude to get the right kind of changes done.

]]> By: SUE, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061436 SUE, Michigan Sat, 10 May 2008 23:59:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061436 A debate between McCain and Obama? That should be exciting-neither one of them can talk on their feet, and McCain can't even deliver a written speech. Woe to America if these two are our choice! We need someone who is confident, knowledgeable, and willing to take on Washington! Obama has done nothing in the Senate-why would you think he can unite the houses and get anything done, not that he has ever spoken of any real plans to begin with. He has lots of cute catch-phrases...but where's the beef? Stay the course, Hillary! A debate between McCain and Obama? That should be exciting-neither one of them can talk on their feet, and McCain can't even deliver a written speech. Woe to America if these two are our choice! We need someone who is confident, knowledgeable, and willing to take on Washington! Obama has done nothing in the Senate-why would you think he can unite the houses and get anything done, not that he has ever spoken of any real plans to begin with. He has lots of cute catch-phrases...but where's the beef? Stay the course, Hillary!

]]> By: Doug, WV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061435 Doug, WV Sat, 10 May 2008 23:59:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061435 DON'T BE FOOL PEOPLE. ALL THESE HILLARY OR MCCAIN POSTS ARE REP POSING AS DEM. IT'S ALL PART OF OPERATION CHAOS. DEM UNITE. DON'T LET THE REP USINGS NIXON TACTICS DEFEAT US. OBAMA 08 DON'T BE FOOL PEOPLE.

ALL THESE HILLARY OR MCCAIN POSTS ARE REP POSING AS DEM. IT'S ALL PART OF OPERATION CHAOS.

DEM UNITE. DON'T LET THE REP USINGS NIXON TACTICS DEFEAT US.

OBAMA 08

]]> By: Kirk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061434 Kirk Sat, 10 May 2008 23:59:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061434 I' Rather have 4 Years Of John McCain As President , Than 1 day Of obama !!!!!! Hillary , McCain 2008 I' Rather have 4 Years Of John McCain As President , Than 1 day Of obama !!!!!!

Hillary , McCain 2008

]]> By: kathy in ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061432 kathy in ohio Sat, 10 May 2008 23:58:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061432 To all of Obama's people when he looses the election in november dont blame Hillary , it will be 14 million americans, that dont agree Obama is the best choice, we all have the right to vote for who we want so it isnt Hillary that caused the problem it is Obama and the ignorant comments of his supporters that have pissed us off so bad. To all of Obama's people when he looses the election in november dont blame Hillary , it will be 14 million americans, that dont agree Obama is the best choice, we all have the right to vote for who we want so it isnt Hillary that caused the problem it is Obama and the ignorant comments of his supporters that have pissed us off so bad.

]]> By: Mary L. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061429 Mary L. Sat, 10 May 2008 23:58:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061429 Why are Senator Obama's people hanging around the courthouse where the Rezko trial has been taking place? Is Obama worried about his very close connection and dealings with Tony Rezko? After all, $625,000 was a lot of money to spend on an empty lot next to Obama's mansion, especially when Rezko said he was flat broke and was already under investigation. Interesting situation. Why are Senator Obama's people hanging around the courthouse where the Rezko trial has been taking place? Is Obama worried about his very close connection and dealings with Tony Rezko? After all, $625,000 was a lot of money to spend on an empty lot next to Obama's mansion, especially when Rezko said he was flat broke and was already under investigation. Interesting situation.

]]> By: The Write-In Wagon just lost the second wheel ! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061428 The Write-In Wagon just lost the second wheel ! Sat, 10 May 2008 23:58:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061428 Oh SNAP! Obama takes over Super delegates lead by 3 Can't wait to see what the Gimmick Candidate will do next, maybe levitate like David Blaine? :o Hillary Clinton, the Gimmick Candidate Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family Do and Say Anything '08 ! :D Oh SNAP!

Obama takes over Super delegates lead by 3

Can't wait to see what the Gimmick Candidate will do next, maybe levitate like David Blaine? :o

Hillary Clinton, the Gimmick Candidate
Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family
Do and Say Anything '08 ! :D

]]> By: texas cattle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061427 texas cattle Sat, 10 May 2008 23:56:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061427 Kelly, I agree with you 100%. The main stream media has turned me into a republican. I didn't like Fox in the past, and now it's my favorite channel and many things they say actually make a lot of sense. Kelly, I agree with you 100%.

The main stream media has turned me into a republican. I didn't like Fox in the past, and now it's my favorite channel and many things they say actually make a lot of sense.

]]> By: R.S. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061426 R.S. Sat, 10 May 2008 23:55:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061426 Obama is making plans to debate McCain before he is actually officially named a Dem. nominee. Is that a joke? The whole Democratic Primaries campain is a total JOKE! DNC should be replaced. This shameful experience called '2008 Democratic Primaries' will go into history books and comic books. It's a farce, not elections. Party bosses have decided long before Iowa caucases who they wanted to be a nominee - Obama - and they did everything to tailor schedules and negative towards Hillary press releases to help Obama. But Hillary is a good fighter and has good chance to still win this nomination. Remaining primaries' voters - Please VOTE for Hillary Clinton! The only qualified candidate! Obama is making plans to debate McCain before he is actually officially named a Dem. nominee. Is that a joke?
The whole Democratic Primaries campain is a total JOKE!
DNC should be replaced.
This shameful experience called '2008 Democratic Primaries' will go into history books and comic books. It's a farce, not elections.
Party bosses have decided long before Iowa caucases who they wanted to be a nominee – Obama – and they did everything to tailor schedules and negative towards Hillary press releases to help Obama.

But Hillary is a good fighter and has good chance to still win this nomination.
Remaining primaries' voters – Please VOTE for Hillary Clinton! The only qualified candidate!

]]> By: albert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061424 albert Sat, 10 May 2008 23:55:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061424 as an american i think it's a great idea to let a new change in american politcs that the first black person that has a great chance to turn around the country and put the issue of race last for the betterment of the county i think that the ill senator wil make a great president as an american i think it's a great idea to let a new change in american politcs that the first black person that has a great chance to turn around the country and put the issue of race last for the betterment of the county i think that the ill senator wil make a great president

]]> By: Write in http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061423 Write in Sat, 10 May 2008 23:54:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061423 I do not encourage any Hillary Clinton supporter to stay home or to vote for McCain (unless you truly believe he is the best choice). I suggest that we all request absentee ballots and WRITE IN Hillary Clinton. That way we follow our conscience by voting for the best qualified to lead our great country- and do not waste our ONE vote. I do not encourage any Hillary Clinton supporter to stay home or to vote for McCain (unless you truly believe he is the best choice).

I suggest that we all request absentee ballots and WRITE IN Hillary Clinton.

That way we follow our conscience by voting for the best qualified to lead our great country- and do not waste our ONE vote.

]]> By: Sure http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061422 Sure Sat, 10 May 2008 23:54:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061422 He has shown how weak of a debater he is without his precious script! To all the Obama supporters calling Clinton supporters 'stupid' or 'racist' I suggest you grow up because you are not doing any good for the Democratic party!! He has shown how weak of a debater he is without his precious script! To all the Obama supporters calling Clinton supporters 'stupid' or 'racist' I suggest you grow up because you are not doing any good for the Democratic party!!

]]> By: Tony Z-MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061420 Tony Z-MD Sat, 10 May 2008 23:54:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061420 I must say many of these comments are funny. So, let me address a few. First, the HRC strategy was flawed. There was no plan after SuperTuesday and she has $23M saved for a Presidential race. Why? She underestimated her opponent and the American people. Think of what would have happened if she was President. Second, Sen. Obama is capturing the African American vote. This is the same or similiar total that has supported the Democratic party for years. This is a non-issue if Obama was White. The question is why has HRC lost the black support. SHE TOOK IT FOR GRANTED. Less than one year ago, she lead Obama by 30+ points among African Americans. Third, Please review the DNC strategy of 50 states. It is not big state-little state. Take a look a the swing states- this was the original SuperDelegate support for Obama. If you think some of the states like MA, NY, CA and PA are going to swing Republican than let me point out facts. CA and MA has been democrat for some time. NY- if Obama was to lose this state HRC would be in a real hot seat. If Obama was to lose PA- Rendell would be in a real hot seat. Fourth, MI and FL understood the rules. HRC and Obama agreed to these rules. If Sen. Clinton was winning would they count. It was not a big issue until after she started losing. Finally, the Clintons have had many more scandals than Obama. Lets be real. From Pres. Clinton getting a BJ in the Oval Office, the current case in CA, and the list goes on. So, for all the folks saying they will not back Obama. That is fine. Don't complain when things get worse. I must say many of these comments are funny. So, let me address a few.

First, the HRC strategy was flawed. There was no plan after SuperTuesday and she has $23M saved for a Presidential race. Why? She underestimated her opponent and the American people. Think of what would have happened if she was President.

Second, Sen. Obama is capturing the African American vote. This is the same or similiar total that has supported the Democratic party for years. This is a non-issue if Obama was White. The question is why has HRC lost the black support. SHE TOOK IT FOR GRANTED. Less than one year ago, she lead Obama by 30+ points among African Americans.

Third, Please review the DNC strategy of 50 states. It is not big state-little state. Take a look a the swing states- this was the original SuperDelegate support for Obama. If you think some of the states like MA, NY, CA and PA are going to swing Republican than let me point out facts. CA and MA has been democrat for some time. NY- if Obama was to lose this state HRC would be in a real hot seat. If Obama was to lose PA- Rendell would be in a real hot seat.

Fourth, MI and FL understood the rules. HRC and Obama agreed to these rules. If Sen. Clinton was winning would they count. It was not a big issue until after she started losing.

Finally, the Clintons have had many more scandals than Obama. Lets be real. From Pres. Clinton getting a BJ in the Oval Office, the current case in CA, and the list goes on.

So, for all the folks saying they will not back Obama. That is fine. Don't complain when things get worse.

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061419 James Sat, 10 May 2008 23:54:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061419 This is a great idea. I'm sick of the Obama/Clinton debates anyway. Lets move on to bigger and better things. Obama vs. McCain...lets get it on. This is a great idea. I'm sick of the Obama/Clinton debates anyway. Lets move on to bigger and better things. Obama vs. McCain...lets get it on.

]]> By: Mike O http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061418 Mike O Sat, 10 May 2008 23:53:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061418 *States* *States*

]]> By: The Bu http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061416 The Bu Sat, 10 May 2008 23:53:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061416 This campaign is allowing America to show her true colors, and they are not Red, White and Blue. They are the divisions of Black and White! This campaign is allowing America to show her true colors, and they are not Red, White and Blue. They are the divisions of Black and White!

]]> By: ashamed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061415 ashamed Sat, 10 May 2008 23:52:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061415 Is Barack Obama ashamed of the hardworking low-income uneducated African Americans that support him? Are they racist for voting for Obama? Then why do the Obama supporters feel that Hillary should be ashamed of her hardworking blue collar white supporters? Why are they labeled racist? What is the difference? Why the double standard? And why all the hatred and namecalling insults from the Obama camp? Is Barack Obama ashamed of the hardworking low-income uneducated African Americans that support him? Are they racist for voting for Obama?

Then why do the Obama supporters feel that Hillary should be ashamed of her hardworking blue collar white supporters? Why are they labeled racist?

What is the difference? Why the double standard? And why all the hatred and namecalling insults from the Obama camp?

]]> By: Danny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061414 Danny Sat, 10 May 2008 23:52:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061414 I think Obama going to win the Stupid Democratic nominee but Hillary going to win in general election and Presidency. Do your guy know why Obama win Stupid Democratic nominee? because most of black people vote too many time and their across the State to vote again that's why. If Democratic never learn their going to see Republican sit in the White House again. I think Obama going to win the Stupid Democratic nominee but Hillary going to win in general election and Presidency. Do your guy know why
Obama win Stupid Democratic nominee? because most of black people
vote too many time and their across the State to vote again that's why.
If Democratic never learn their going to see Republican sit in the White
House again.

]]> By: wygenia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061413 wygenia Sat, 10 May 2008 23:51:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061413 Kelly, where have you been? Over the last month actually up until 5/7/08, it was Barack who was being beat down by the media. I am sure your fingers are tired after typing that long blog which is so incorrect. Kelly, where have you been? Over the last month actually up until 5/7/08, it was Barack who was being beat down by the media. I am sure your fingers are tired after typing that long blog which is so incorrect.

]]> By: The Write-In Wagon just lost the second wheel ! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061412 The Write-In Wagon just lost the second wheel ! Sat, 10 May 2008 23:51:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061412 Nonsense! Hillary the Gimmick Candidate can sell her NY home to fund her Independent campaign. It's not like we're re-electing her in the state of NY anyway :D I think we should change the rule since Hillary the Gimmick Candidate LOVE changing rules. :D Let her run as an Independent and all her die-hard super delegates should also switch parties and with one clean sweep this November, kick the old guards out of Washington with their do-nothing selves. THAT will be a CHANGE for real! Let's Roll !!!! :o Hillary Clinton, the Gimmick Candidate Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family Do and Say Anything '08 ! :D Nonsense!

Hillary the Gimmick Candidate can sell her NY home to fund her Independent campaign. It's not like we're re-electing her in the state of NY anyway :D

I think we should change the rule since Hillary the Gimmick Candidate LOVE changing rules. :D Let her run as an Independent and all her die-hard super delegates should also switch parties and with one clean sweep this November, kick the old guards out of Washington with their do-nothing selves.

THAT will be a CHANGE for real!

Let's Roll !!!! :o

Hillary Clinton, the Gimmick Candidate
Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family
Do and Say Anything '08 ! :D

]]> By: Dewtrell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061411 Dewtrell Sat, 10 May 2008 23:51:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061411 judyc, You are a wise person, and THINKING person, which the polls show are in Obama's corner. Hillbots are not the most educated of the bunch - critical thinking and analyst skills taught in college are way above their comprehension skills. judyc,

You are a wise person, and THINKING person, which the polls show are in Obama's corner. Hillbots are not the most educated of the bunch – critical thinking and analyst skills taught in college are way above their comprehension skills.

]]> By: Y http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061410 Y Sat, 10 May 2008 23:51:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061410 Alot of Republicans are going to come over and join the party. I'm trying to picture what possible excitement there could be at a Republican Rally. I hope they don't copy Obama's slogan like Hillary did and say "Yes we will." Maybe the Republicans can say, "Yes we won't." Obama '08 yes we can Alot of Republicans are going to come over and join the party. I'm trying to picture what possible excitement there could be at a Republican Rally. I hope they don't copy Obama's slogan like Hillary did and say "Yes we will." Maybe the Republicans can say, "Yes we won't."

Obama '08
yes we can

]]> By: Doug, West Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/11/obama-open-to-joining-mccain-on-trail/#comment-1061408 Doug, West Virginia Sat, 10 May 2008 23:49:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7047#comment-1061408 TO ALL YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS: SHOW US YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT AN INDEPENDENT RUN--- CONTRIBUTE AND PAY OFF HER DEBTS. ( NO YOU ARE ALL REPUBLICANS POSING AS HILLARY SUPPORTERS) ALL BLOGGING AND NO ACTIONS OBAMA HAS SUPPORTERS WHO BACK HIM UP. OBAMA 08 TO ALL YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS:

SHOW US YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT AN INDEPENDENT RUN-
CONTRIBUTE AND PAY OFF HER DEBTS. ( NO YOU ARE ALL REPUBLICANS POSING AS HILLARY SUPPORTERS)

ALL BLOGGING AND NO ACTIONS

OBAMA HAS SUPPORTERS WHO BACK HIM UP.

OBAMA 08

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