May 14, 2008
Posted: May 14th, 2008 04:30 PM ET

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 McCain admitted Wednesday the GOP’s woes could hurt him in November.
McCain admitted Wednesday the GOP’s woes could hurt him in November.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNN) - Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain conceded Wednesday his party’s loss in a Mississippi GOP stronghold is a bad sign for his own chances in November.

“We’ve got a lot of work to do. I have a lot of work to do. I understand the challenge. I am confident at the end of the day my vision and plan for action for this nation will get the majority of the votes, but I have no illusions in this campaign,” McCain told reporters during a stop at an Ohio recycling plant. “It will be a very difficult challenge.”

A few minutes earlier on his campaign bus, McCain had been more specific.

“When you look at the data and look at our brand, we’ve got real challenges to re-energize our base,” he said. “This is an indication that our party has a lot to do if we’ve going to win. Not only my campaign but gaining seats in the House and Senate.”

McCain also reacted for the first time to the resignation of his coordinator for the summer GOP convention, Doug Goodyear, and another staffer after it was reported they had worked as lobbyists for Myanmar’s military regime. The Arizona senator vowed that his campaign aides would be “be more thoroughly vetted” in the future.

“We found out those two individuals had represented that country, and so they left and we will vet everyone more seriously to make sure that’s not a repetition,” he said.

McCain has made his fight against special interests in Washington a central theme of his campaign, but has come under criticism because several of his top advisers have been long-time lobbyists.

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Maggie   May 14th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

I am not a republican but if Obama is given the nomination then for sure I hope McCain wins the presidency. I was really upset with Obama and Edwards being shown on CNN this evening when he endorsed him and cutting in Clinton's TV time with Wolf Blitzer. This was deliberately done so that his endorsement would take precedent over Clinton's interview. I am very disappointed that CNN did not show and continue not to show the interview with Clinton. I do not want to see Obama's endorsement from Edwards over and over again when I have not seen Clinton's interview at all. He is a selfish and arrogant man and I am sure he is offering the weak fool a position in his cabinet. Both of them are not worth any votes at all. Edwards did not get Kerry any closer to the presidency and the same thing will happen to Obama. I want both of them to fall flat on their faces and hope McCain wins in November if Obama is elected rhe nominee. Obama is a sneaky and selfish person and should not be trusted.

We all know Clinton is the better and stronger candidate and she will win.

Nava-Canada   May 14th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Mr.McCain- The American people have decided to vote for a change
in foreign policy, Education,health care and most importantly to get back the lost prestige & fame that Americans enjoyed during the era
of JFK. They are also totally not in favor of an extention of "Bush's rule' for a further period of 4 painful years. The most important subject the Americans are interested in right now is Economy and not war as you think. You are a war veteran like many thousands of veterans who
fought wars for this country and some are still living like you and our
gratitude goes to them but what is sickening is that you still persue
war after having seen what happened in battle fields.

It is time Mr. McCain , either change your policy on war mongering or
give up the fight for presidency & Let the younger genations like Obamas & Edwards run this country for a change. Also you are level headed man & my request to you is not to allow the ugly head of racisim raised again in the US during your campaign period.

Amit   May 14th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

This coming from a man who doesn't even know the difference between Sunni and Shia, but wants to continue the IRAQ war for another 100 YEARS. And does NOT want to offer universal healthcare to Americans but would rather spend that money on war war war.

Obama or Hillary '08! Peace.

Paul   May 14th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

With Obama and McCain which is the lesser of two evils?
Barr can beat them both!

Obama   May 14th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

CNN WHAT ABOUT THIS?

Wisconsin Superdelegate for Obama;

OK Superdelegate Endorses Obama;

Obama to Receive Endorsement Of 3 Former SEC Chairmen

Indiana Congressman, Democrats Abroad Chair Endorse Barack Obama

Wobblyone2   May 14th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Hey...

The biggest issue you silly buggers have to contend with is Islam... and you seem to have forgotten that you will all become personna non grata.... infidels...

I just can't believe you're that stupid that you would hand the country to the biggest threat you'll ever encounter...

Look around you.. Look at every country in the world in strife... And then vote for someone who will sit by and watch nations destroy each other in the name of Islam, while he brings the peacemakers home.

Shoooootttttt.

TonyNJ   May 14th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

I don't know Mr. McCain, but I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the amount of X democrats who will be voting for you if Hillary Clinton is not the Dem choice for the general election. That is if Hillary Clinton does not decide to form a NEW POLITICAL PARTY and run as an independent. In either case I wish you well, and for gallantly serving our country.

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   May 14th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

He needs to pick a good running mate.
Someone who can offset some of his shortcomings.
Someone young, energetic, good campaigner, can connect w/ working people.

Huckabee?

Frank   May 14th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

I would like to know more about dear wife Cindy selling Sudan-related investments.And just what is she hidding in her tax records?Time for grampa woodchuck to just save a trip down that tough road ahead. He should take his RV and pull in to shady pines rest home, and retire off his Sudan and Burma kick backs.

pat, Texas   May 14th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Huu, is interesting reading what people post here, As HRC supporter, one question i keep asking myself is this,
If Hilary wins the nomination and come Nov. wins the general election, the relief that comes to me, is the boost in economy that the republican has messed up for eight yrs.

If Obama wins the Nomination and wins the general election, i still feel the same impact too , reviving the economy.
Voting in rebublican just because our favoured candidate did not win is a great suicide, on all of us, our children and another four yrs of bad economy and the death toll of our troops in iraq increased.

One fact remain, one person has to win, whoever the nominee at the end of the day. lets try and unite and lets look beyond our immediate.

lets live , our sentiment to jeorpadise the future of our kids.

Think deep before u take action.
we all have all it takes to beat Mcsame in the general election in fall.
God bless u all

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   May 14th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

I believe McCain is correct that the GOP is going to find the fall election difficult. It is partly because the fact that there was so much "spend money because we are in power" attitude. The other part is that this Neo-Con view that we should be forcing democracy on people and places that never had it without understanding the cultural and historical background of that location.

MR. TRUTHFUL   May 14th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

DEAR ALL AMERICAN VOTERS:

DOES JOHN MCCAIN NEED A WALKING CANE?????????

--– WELL I THINK THAT JOHN MCCAIN IS TOO OLD TO BE THE PRESIDENT AND EITHER HE IS A BIG LIAR OR BIG PRETENDER OR HE HAS ALZHEIMERS DISEASE OR SOME TYPE OF OTHER MENTAL DISORDER!

WHY?-BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN CHANGING HIS VIEWS OR ANSWERS ON THINGS PRETTY REGULARLY!!

HE'S BEEN SAYING ONE THING ONE DAY AND A DIFFERENT THING
ON ANOTHER DAY!

HE EVEN CHANGED HIS VIEWS ABOUT THE ECONOMY OR MORTGAGE CRISIS AS IF HE HAS SOME TYPE OF A MEMORY PROBLEM OR SOMETHING!!

AND ALSO - HE HAS BEEN GETTING SHIAS AND SONNIES
MIXED UP!!

SO HE MAY BOMB THE WRONG GROUP OR THE WRONG COUNTRY OR THE WRONG TERRORIST! YES! HE MAY GO TO WAR
WITH THE WRONG NATION!! AND THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR AMERICANS!
SO I CAN NOT VOTE FOR HIM AND I ADVISE YOU NOT TO EITHER!!

From: MR. TRUTHFUL

Ralph   May 14th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Ya think?

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/05/06/gb.politican.obama.cnn   May 14th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Democrats should check out ABC's blogs. Unlike CNN's blogs, there's no love there for Obama and Edwards. In fact, I detected a whole lot of anomosity toward those two phony's.

Griff   May 14th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

No! A political Party, is not a Business... The Country! The whole of the USA, is a Business, and the CIC is just a Manager...Wrong Manager. Belly Up!!!!!!

SJ Thornton   May 14th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

This Hispanic woman voted for Obama in New York and will continue to vote for Obama.

Retire.

Dee   May 14th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

I see Wednesday childen all around the Republicans' platforms.

Alan Boyer   May 14th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Duh! Can't wait for the McCain and Obama debates. McCain will lose more than his bearings. Obama will eat his lunch!

sportsguydave   May 14th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

wisdom May 14th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Gary, we agreed with you. We will NEVER vote for Obama

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Then you deserve whatever happens if McSame wins.

Grow up.

Charlotte   May 14th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

I just had a thought, what if McCain asked Hillary to be his VP? Kerry asked McCain so why not? We could unify the country after all.

Aces full of Kings   May 14th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Oh Baby, it's all coming together now! Obama/Edwards '08!!! I knew it! Change we can believe in! Obama has found his running mate! Excellent speech by Edwards, made me smile!!!

Punisher   May 14th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Senator McCain you'll get MY VOTE in General Election. ONLY two people has my FULL TRUST to keep this country safe, YOU and HILLARY. National Security is my biggest concern, both of you are TRUE PATRIOTS! You're my second choice for President this November.

Tom in CA   May 14th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

...and the House GOP is retooling their argument.

If they do, then John is sunk!

If they don't, then the House GOP is sunk, the Senate GOP is sunk and John is sunk.

The GOP ship is sinking! Now what GOP?

KE   May 14th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

I think the brave people of the mountain country West Virginia have anointed a brave woman to be the next president of America. The West Virginians have pushed Obama back into the ground where he once gave up fighting for to remind him he has a lot of repairing work to do (for a long time).

Meanwhile the wind of West Virginia should carry her to the next battle fields and to the White House.

We need a real change in Washington.

-Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never – in nothing, great or small, large or petty – never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense-

Linda   May 14th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Another Hillary supporter here...you have my vote also!!!

jes   May 14th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Congratulation Mr. McCain, You just gained many votes. Hillary supporters have vowed that they will not vote Obama. We are holding them to that promise!!!

Karen   May 14th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Wlof solicited Clinton's praise of her daughter, but I can guarantee you that Chelsea will drop politics dead. She is too proud to be humiliated for her name.

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 14th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

I'm a Republican – who has asked (loudly) – what is John McCain offering this country different from President Bush?? The answer is nothing – I am breaking from my own party and have donated to Obama – the only way McCain will get my vote would be is Clinton is anywhere near his presidency – McCain is not a bad guy – but he is offering the same tired ideas and watered down "succcesses" such as McCain Feingold – he is not the right person for this job

An American in Canada for David   May 14th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Peggy Agar in Michigan asked Obama, “How are you going to help the American auto workers?”

Poor baby Obama, made another boo boo, “hold on sweetie”, he told Agar a professional reporter.
I'll answer that later which he never did.

Probably, he never answered that particular question because his puppet master, still hasn't given him the answer to that particular question.

God can you just see him hosting the Queen of England…..

Lacking in the social graces springs to mind.

Presidential material, LOL not in this life time!

Charlotte   May 14th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

That sweetie Obama is in for a shock in November. Write in Hillary, we can do it, yes we can.

Brian   May 14th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Clinton people pretending to be democrats but were always republicans will vote for McCain. But why McCain would want people who "pretend" to be what they are not is beyond me!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 14th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

It might help if John McCain would release his medical records and his wife release her tax information. Plus the fact remains John McCain was part of Keating 5 and nobody who invested in Lincoln Savings and Loan will never forget McCain's involvement, Charles Keating and his son went to prison, John McCain walked free and tax payers paid the investors. Yeah it was like Enron.

Billy J   May 14th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

This poor guy. Rove cheated him out of the nomination in 2000 and now he has to pander to Bush's state of denial crowd to get anywhere with his party. I truly don't think they have a snowballs chance. Repubs in general have turned out to be almost everything their most vehement detractors claimed they were, and nothing they themselves said. Crooks, war profiteers, fear mongers, gay bashing homosexuals, and just me first and country last, kind of folk. (except for McCain and a few others)

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 14th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

SONALI and Hillary supporters:

ARE YOU REALLY GOING TO VOTE FOR ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF BUSH?????

$10 TRILLION IN DEBT IS NOT ENOUGH? The war with Iraq....... and lies???????????

So you would all rather vote for McCain, who will extend the Bush term than vote for Sen. Obama?

If so, then God help us..... because the $10 TRILLION IN NATIONAL DEBT WILL GROW AND OUR COUNTRY WILL BE BANKRUPT..... THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING.

DON'T BE AFRAID OF CHANGE!

Question to ask Clinton   May 14th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Obama and Edwards vs. McCAin!!!
What a great race.

wisdom   May 14th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Gary, we agreed with you. We will NEVER vote for Obama

steve   May 14th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Sen. Hillary supporters are all talk,
She can't even pay her Bills, 20 mil. in debt, So sad, what kind of support is that for the great white hope!

Ask yourselfs why, something doesn't add up in the Clinton campaign:

Obama 08

Griff   May 14th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

It seams like thet prefer a Guy, who never served one day in defence of his Country. Obama Lama, Ding, Dong. After five year's as a Guest of the Vietnamese for Five Year's.. Four should be a sinch for you, in the White House....

Dee, MO   May 14th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

@Sonali, don't kid yourself there will not be many Hillary supporters campaigning for McCain!!! You Repubican. LMAO

Extinct Snipe   May 14th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

McCain talks about brand and re-energize.

McCain says, "When you look at the data and look at our brand, we’ve got real challenges to re-energize..."

Since when is a political party a business and we talk about branding and brand name and in this case, "our brand?" Oh yeah! It's been big business for a long time now. Isn't that why Obama is promoting CHANGE, because U.S. politics is only about business anymore? And isn't that why the Clintons, and cronies, can keep putting money in the political business slot machine, because they're waiting for a return on their investment? Chnng! Chnng!

And McCain talking about re-energize is like the Bush's talking about the Duracell Bunny instead of counting the money their making on oil these days. McCain and energy just don't mix.

I guess McCain would really like to RE-ENERGIZE the U.S. economy so we can all buy more Bush BRAND oil.

Cry For Our Country   May 14th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

John, the GOP will be lucky if the whole US citizenry doesn't all rise up and demand jail time for a whole lot of your republican comrades.

The GOP has a lot to account for – trillions of dollars, over 4,000 American lives, some 30,000 Americans wounded and maimed, the virtually complete destruction of our military, most of the world hating us, inflammation of terrorist activities and an actual increase in their popularity, increasing the influence of Iran, and with all the hysteria and no results over WMDs in Iraq, the loss of any credibility when some other country really does have WMDs.

The republicans have blown it big time. Gore Vidal was on Democracy Now with Amy Goodman and was calling for Bush and Cheney to be tried for treason. With any luck, that just might happen.

Jose   May 14th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

The Republicans will need to bring in Terry McCauiff to win this.
He can only defeat the liberal lattes out there.

Debby   May 14th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I agree Edwards won't woe those Hillary supporters. He is a loser and the medical field hates Edwards so it will be the kiss of death to Obama if he takes him as VP.

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 14th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Yes, a VERY tough road! I am hoping that EVERY American is just sick and tired of the Republicans! And come November we will rise up and speak with ONE VOICE AND SAY ENOUGH! To the politics of destruction, hate-and-fear-mongering, to lies, to torture, to 'holier-than-thou' politicians, to questioning a person's patriotism for opposing a war with Iraq............. the list is long. But what's made me the angriest is the arrogance of the far right........ and their cronies the AM Radio hate-and-fear mongers! They have misled a nation, and its time AMERICA to take our country back!

WE are MUCH better and DESERVE better! OBAMA 08!

mitchell from arkansaw   May 14th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

your special interests and lobbyists are history!

David D Kollie   May 14th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Congratulation McCain for congratulating Hillary Clinton. Though she said you would be a better president than Obama but she won't be contending with you in the fall for you to have that advantage of winnig.
When I heard that McCain congratulated HRC, I LOL. How can one tells his/her opponent come and beat me? If Hillary is the one to win over McCain, how could McCain congratulate her for a landslide win over Obama. It is almost like saying come and win over by a landslide too. The fact is that the Republicans' are affraid of Obama. McCain, it is time for you to start worrying. Your dream of becoming President is at stake. Have a nice return to the senate.

obamakat   May 14th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Yawn

mitchell from arkansaw   May 14th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

republicans are more than welcome to join the obama movement.we want all americans involved in the changes to come.

Steve   May 14th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

When the Republican Party selected George W. Bush as its nominee in 2000 democrats scoffed. How could this man with such limited capabilities defeat Al Gore, a sophisticated, experienced and well liked Vice President. It'll be a Democratic landslide! In 2004, we learned of the deception involved in the invasion of Iraq and the terrible mismanagement of the war. The Democrat's nominated John Kerry, a highly respected U.S. Senator and decorated Viet Nam Veteran. This time it'll be different– besides they stole the election in 2000. It'll be a shoe-in, right? Now, we come to 2008. Even though the Republicans have destroyed the country and should be run out on a rail they still are a very savy group. The GOP knows how to win elections. It'll be a game of dirty politics and the Democrats wiil have to fight tooth and nail to gain the White House. The Democratic Party is gonna have a fight on its hands. Republicans will not go quietly into the night.

John in KY   May 14th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

You're history McBUSH!!!!!!!!!!
GO HILLARY!!

Jenny, Oregon   May 14th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

John McCain now will flip flop to try to look more like a Democrat. But don't forget he voted for Bush twice and he is very proud of that. That should tell everyone about his judgement.

Go Democrats 08!!!!!

stop the madness   May 14th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

And this is the man, the party you Democratic defecietors are promising to vote for? Yeah! Yall do have a lot of work to do! Even his own don't want him.

They can send over Huckabee we will take him in exchange for Hillary!
I hope Obama picks Huchabee for Vice that would really say something about crossing party lines.

Tony in Chicago   May 14th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

gary.... Please come back to reality.... Hillary Clinton ran an horrible campaign..
1. Mismanagement of funds
2. In-fighting
3. No strategy past super Tuesday
4. Taking the approach she was due this nomination – even making the statement early in the process
5. ignoring the causus states
6. Being untruthful during the campaign
7. The list goes on..

Hillary and Hillary's team is the reason she lost this... They flat out got out worked and out strategized.

If she runs a better campaign - she wins

Barb   May 14th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Zzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzz.

Linda   May 14th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

McCain you are old enough to retire so retire and enjoy your family and "My friends."

rw   May 14th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Bob Novak has the dirt on Obama, just like Scooter LIbby.

He is got in and is saving it for the Republicans.

Good luck chuck.

Obamas, you killed our chances. You should read more.

This is all a set up, silly people, the weaker candidate is on his way to loosing!

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   May 14th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

WHAT AN UNDERSTATEMENT

YAWN ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Vietnam vet for Obama!   May 14th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

I can only encourage people to re-read (or read for the first time) Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner." It's very apropos in the current political arena. There is no way Senator McCain will get rid of the albatross named Bush that's hanging from his neck. Either of the two competitors for the Democratic Party nomination would beat him, easily. Obama wins by a wider margin, and almost certainly be the nominee.

As a US Navy Vietnam veteran, I am certain that there's nothing in Senator McCain's history that makes him qualified to be president. He was a pilot, a good one, I'm sure, and a hero, but that's irrelevant to the presidency. What's needed is good judgement and listening to competent advisors, and Senator McCain has neither. The country simply cannot afford another four years of Bush policies.

Jangel   May 14th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Now why would I call someone who can write YOU HATERS CALLED US CLINTON SUPPORTERS STUPID WITH KNOW KNOWLEDGE. stupid?

Sharon Minnesota   May 14th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Sounds like an honest mans evaluation of the situation. That's a great start and will take him a long way in getting my support. No Hype, no phony promises, no hypocrisy, just complete honesty. Someone you can trust not to try hiding his past in the shadows.

The democrats have proved their candidate Barack Obama is unelectable with people who are discerning and looking for a president who isn't willing to say or do anything to get elected.

John McCain in 08

rw   May 14th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

don't worry, clintons voters are coming.

white, black, latino, hispanic, asian, moderate, mature, hard working.

we are coming.

No Hillary, vote for McCain.

Hey Obama's what did the Clintons do in the 90's except balance the national debt?

Silly rabbits. At least working people won't be paying more silly taxes like Obama wants us too.

stop the madness   May 14th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I was watching yesterday when McCain was discussing his plans to deal with gobal warming and the negative responses he received form some of his FELLOW Republicans and I think they would have beat his butt if they could have gotten their hands on him yesterday. I think to say that there MAY BE problems is an UNDERSTATEMENT! They were ferious at him yesterday, but for some reason I didn't see anything about this on CNN.

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   May 14th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Another problem is that he isn't a true conservative. He will be trying to please too many people at once.

McCain is the king of pandering.

His chances are ZILCH.

CHERYL FOR HILLARY   May 14th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

HILLARY, WE LOVE YOU. KEEP GOING HILLARY

USE WHATEVER IT TAKES TO WIN THE WHITEHOUSE – LIES, RACISM, CHANGE THE RULES, GENDER, WHATEVER.

OBAMA IS UNELECTABLE. HE CAN'T WIN. SAVE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

HILLARY READY ON DAY 1 TO LIE AND CHEAT.

HILLARY'S COUSIN IS MUGABE- ZIMBABWE – THE ELECTION IS NOT FAIR UNLESS SHE WIN.

HILLARY ALL THE WAY

Charlotte   May 14th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Why is Obama suddenly wearing a flag pin? He wouldn't be pandering now would he? Nah, he's above that. Write in Hillary in November..We don't have to accept Obama shoved down our throats. If McCain wins because we wrote Hillary on our ballots so be it. McCain is not a hard nosed republician. Those people lost because they had Cheney come and support them, how dumb can you be.

ktone   May 14th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

its clear to me that McCain doesn't have a clue on whats going on! i can't wait until obama in him debate!!!

EDW   May 14th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

What plan is that McCain? You keep changing your mind on all issues.

Obama '08

Sonali   May 14th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

McCain,

Don't worry, There are so many Hillary supporters who campaign for you including me since i and my friends are not voting for Obama.

gary   May 14th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

OBAMA TO HIS SUPPORTERS CAN DO NO WRONG. THEY ARE SURE IN FOR A RUDE AWAKINING.THIS RACE HAS BEEN FIXED FROM THE BEGINING.ITS BEEN RACE ,BIAS AND HATE. THE MEDIA AND O.B. SUPPORTERS HAVE TRASHED THIS WHOLE RACE WITH HATE AND BIAS. WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND. CLINTON SUPPORTERS WILL GET THE LAST LAUGH COME NOV. YOU HATERS CALLED US CLINTON SUPPORTERS STUPID WITH KNOW KNOWLEDGE. YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS ARE VOTING FOR A UNKNOWN ,UNQUALIFIED CANIDATE. THATS WHAT YOU CALL STUPID. WE VOTE FOR A CANIDATE THAT HAS A TRACK RECORD AND HAS FAUGHT FOR THE PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY TIME AFTER TIME. O.B. HAS NOTHING BUT A SMOOTH SPEECH AND IS IN THIS RACE FOR HIMSELF. HRC IS IN THIS RACE FOR US.IT SHOWS WHO WENT TO NEW ORLEANS. O.B. GETS THEIR VOTES AND SAYS ADIOS.HRC IS WHERE SHE IS WANTED EVEN WHEN THEY TURN THEIR BACKS ON HER. THAT IS A REAL LEADER. AMERICA WILL BE SORRY 2YRS DOWN THE ROAD. THEY WILL WISH THEY NEVER TRASHED THE CLINTONS LIKE THEY HAVE. OUR COUNTRY WILL FALL IF O.B. GETS ELECTED. HAMA'S WILL BE CELEBRATING IN THE STREETS. GOD HELP ALL OF US.

Kjetil   May 14th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

The GOP has been a disaster with the economy, the war, the enviorment and clings to gay-marrige and pastor wright. They desserve too loose and after seen what they have done last years they dont deserve to win. That they have lost privious strongholds is good for democracy because it shows that voters punish those who dont deliver. That GOP will loose a lot of senate and congres seats in the election is sure if people who want a better future works for it. If the GOP dont gets offensive too scear people like they does every election with negative ads.

Paul   May 14th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Tthe Country is rejecting the ideas of the GOP. It will be official in November. Time for a new party strong third party. Vote Libertarian if you reject the ideas of John McCain and the GOP. Protest vote.

Arizonan for Obama!   May 14th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Ya think???

Valerie, Cleveland   May 14th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

So appropriate to be visiting a recycling plant, what with your recycled Bush ideas.... good you know the truth, though.

Bye-bye, Republicans. Don't let the door hit you on your way out.

susie   May 14th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Republican all the way, at least that party allows all the people to vote for the nominee!!!

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   May 14th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

The GOP had a chance – they controlled the White House, the Congress and the Supreme Court.

They blew their chance to show leadership on Abramoff, Foley, Vitter, Cunningham, and the Bridge to Nowhere ....

Republicans had one scandal after another, especially noxious being the party of "family values" and "fiscal responsibility "

The GOP had their moment: they lost and now they will have to adjust to being the minority party .... remembering how badly they treated the Democrats ... no wonder so may elected GOP are finding they want to "spend time with their family .... " Trent Lott finished one year of a 6 year term ... real respect for the voters there! He's now a lobbyist – a GOP role model.

ne, Pa.   May 14th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Weathervane McCain, We're smarter then you think.
Take your warmongering and lobbyists and go home.
I hope Cindy has a padded room for you.

Denial   May 14th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

LOL .. he's more honest than Hilary Clinton .............

God Bless America   May 14th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

He has just as many " Mental Problems" as Hillary! That's why he called her after the WV Primary to ask how the "NEW MEDS " were going!!!!!!

Roger   May 14th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I made 9 comments on the posting about Hillary getting choked up. I was defening Hillary against all of Obama supporters that were bashing her for getting emotional over her daughter. None of the posts ever got through. In fact they are still being moderated now. This proves to me that CNN is biased. CNN is trying to control this whole election so that Obama will win.

Jerry   May 14th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

McCain thinks he can win as a candidate for all people. I've got news for him; we will not support luke-warm "moderates" promoting this "global warming" hoax, or, amnesty for illegals. This conservative may vote 3rd party. What we have now is Larry, Curly, or Moe!

Casey | Sebastopol, CA   May 14th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Well, he'll know the full truth of that come November, won't he? Wake up and smell the coffee, McBush!

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 14th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

This man is as inspiring as a sleeping bag...

yawn....

Griff   May 14th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Just another stepping stone, for you John. With your built in Transformer, you should have little problem....

Brenda   May 14th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Sorry, but the neo-cons have really hurt the Republican Party. They have spent their time tearing down everyone else instead of building up their own people. I no longer find the tried and true Republican values in the party. It should be about less government, careful budgeting, taking care of America. Instead it is about religion, wearing a flag pin and a woman's right to choose. Those are not issues, they are decoys.

sophia nyc   May 14th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Republicans: pakc your bags and forget the address. It's time for a new generation of Americans.

James   May 14th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Looser...you should be home with the golden girls

RB   May 14th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

When you can explain why you have no problem spending $2B a week in Iraq, but will not sign on to spend $2B a YEAR to pay for education for our service members, your woes will be lessened a little.

Paul C. Palmetto Bay, FL   May 14th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

The GOP had their way for 7 years and has made a royal mess of the country, (with the help of Congress).
Fool me once ...shame on you....fool me twice...shame on me. Not again.
The country cannot take another 4 years of GOP tomfoolery.
We need a Parliamentary form of government so we can throw the bum out when they screw up and not wait for years.

NORA, FLORIDA   May 14th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

No, you don't say. So when did they see this coming. That O-Train is coming. Choo Choo

Venus   May 14th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

You better bet you GOT a lot of work to do!!!

But, don't waster your time – Obama is going to win!

CYNTHIA   May 14th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

When is he going to stop changing his mind and be honest with America. He cannot even say one thing and hold on to that. Which ever way the wind blows he follows. He if flawed!

cynth
NYC

The Dude   May 14th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Haha, I love how honest this guy is. He'll probably end up conceding the race before we even get to November.

Stephen Colbert '08!
(I still believe, Stephen!)

Independent   May 14th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

There is next to 0 chance for the Republicans. They have had 8 years, and haved helped to destroy this country. Democrats 08!!!

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