Comments on: Obama to GOP: 'Lay off my wife' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104396 Brian Mon, 19 May 2008 17:57:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104396 You can't put her out in front as a campaign tool and then expect her to be bullet proof. If you expect the American public to value what she has to say, you have to expect the opposition to attempt to discredit her. "I don't want anyone to talk about my wife unless it is in a way that will benefit my campaign for president. You can't listen to her when she slips up. You may only listen to what she says when she gets it right. I'm taking the moral high ground here." Please. You can't put her out in front as a campaign tool and then expect her to be bullet proof. If you expect the American public to value what she has to say, you have to expect the opposition to attempt to discredit her.

"I don't want anyone to talk about my wife unless it is in a way that will benefit my campaign for president. You can't listen to her when she slips up. You may only listen to what she says when she gets it right. I'm taking the moral high ground here."

Please.

]]> By: NYC Boy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104393 NYC Boy Mon, 19 May 2008 17:57:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104393 Well, could we go back time and erase all the comments given by the candidates' spouses during the campaigns? Of course NOT. I believe Michelle Obama is as strong as Hillary. She can handle the attacks herself; does not need her husband to protect her. Maybe she might run for the president of United States later. Michelle, it is your time to show your toughness; learn from Hillary, please. Well, could we go back time and erase all the comments given by the candidates' spouses during the campaigns? Of course NOT. I believe Michelle Obama is as strong as Hillary. She can handle the attacks herself; does not need her husband to protect her. Maybe she might run for the president of United States later. Michelle, it is your time to show your toughness; learn from Hillary, please.

]]> By: Amber http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104385 Amber Mon, 19 May 2008 17:57:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104385 Oh, but Michelle Obama can attack Hillary's personal life and marriage...and thats okay!!! Such B.S.! Such a double standard and you journalists are too stupid to even pick up on it. Check out the youtube video where Michelle Obama personally attacks Hillary's marriage. I say that Michelle is fair game ...if she can dish it out...she better be ready to take it. Apologize for the Hillary attacks on her family and marriage, Michelle. Oh, but Michelle Obama can attack Hillary's personal life and marriage...and thats okay!!! Such B.S.! Such a double standard and you journalists are too stupid to even pick up on it. Check out the youtube video where Michelle Obama personally attacks Hillary's marriage.

I say that Michelle is fair game ...if she can dish it out...she better be ready to take it. Apologize for the Hillary attacks on her family and marriage, Michelle.

]]> By: Les-WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104383 Les-WA Mon, 19 May 2008 17:56:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104383 Your "track records"? You have NONE to speak of! Remember since LAST YEAR you said Illinois do NOT keep records. So, what track records you're talking about? You're as empty as a cup made of styrofoam floating in the river! Your "track records"? You have NONE to speak of! Remember since LAST YEAR you said Illinois do NOT keep records. So, what track records you're talking about? You're as empty as a cup made of styrofoam floating in the river!

]]> By: Political Junkie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104380 Political Junkie Mon, 19 May 2008 17:56:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104380 I am beginning to think that Senator Obama wants to have a campaign free of criticism of him AND his family. If Bill Clinton is out on the trail he is fair game, if Chelsea is on the trail SHE is fair game, if Mrs. Obama is on the trail SHE is fair game. The Senator (who I will vote for if he is the nominee) needs to stop being a cry baby or he will get eaten alive come the fall. Mrs. Obama is an intelligent, well spoken person who can defend herself but if I were the Senator, I would be upset if someone called her "sweetie" and I think she would clock 'em. :) I am beginning to think that Senator Obama wants to have a campaign free of criticism of him AND his family. If Bill Clinton is out on the trail he is fair game, if Chelsea is on the trail SHE is fair game, if Mrs. Obama is on the trail SHE is fair game. The Senator (who I will vote for if he is the nominee) needs to stop being a cry baby or he will get eaten alive come the fall. Mrs. Obama is an intelligent, well spoken person who can defend herself but if I were the Senator, I would be upset if someone called her "sweetie" and I think she would clock 'em. :)

]]> By: mike from CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104377 mike from CA Mon, 19 May 2008 17:56:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104377 I say you question McPain's wife's legitimicy. I say you question McPain's wife's legitimicy.

]]> By: Colony14Author http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104362 Colony14Author Mon, 19 May 2008 17:55:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104362 A candidate should steer clear of any opponent's wife who does not actively campaign, but once she (or he) is in the fray, making speeches and appearing on televeion, she is fair game. Why does Obama's wife get to have a rule allowing her to say whatever she wants without being subject to criticism? Nonsense. If she wants to avoid criticism, stay off the campaign trail. A candidate should steer clear of any opponent's wife who does not actively campaign, but once she (or he) is in the fray, making speeches and appearing on televeion, she is fair game. Why does Obama's wife get to have a rule allowing her to say whatever she wants without being subject to criticism? Nonsense. If she wants to avoid criticism, stay off the campaign trail.

]]> By: sky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104361 sky Mon, 19 May 2008 17:55:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104361 But he is going to have to expect unsavory behavior because of what we all know they are capable of. If the Republican party was a friend of mine, someone I had known since childhood....I would have had to ask them to stop dropping by and not to expect a Christmas card anymore. If you look up the diagnosis for psychotic you see their definition. But he is going to have to expect unsavory behavior because of what we all know they are capable of. If the Republican party was a friend of mine, someone I had known since childhood....I would have had to ask them to stop dropping by and not to expect a Christmas card anymore. If you look up the diagnosis for psychotic you see their definition.

]]> By: Marge Hibbing Mn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104342 Marge Hibbing Mn Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104342 Oh yeah...her darn big mouth is going a mile a minute flaming and slurring and people should shut up about her....while obama and his witch for a wife flame slur and swiftboat Bill Clinton. \ Obama is not a millionith of a man that Bill Clinton is. Some one should stick a sock filled with you know what obama's wife's mouth...she spews enough of it. Since he can rant and rave and slur and lie about Hillary and the press eats it up, l guess he thinks he can order them around now. But just wait they only did that to try to knock Hillary out. Because they knew obama could be beaten, they want him as the nom against McCain. But now watch them go to town with all the crap he has out there he has done. Oh yeah...her darn big mouth is going a mile a minute flaming and slurring and people should shut up about her....while obama and his witch for a wife flame slur and swiftboat Bill Clinton.
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Obama is not a millionith of a man that Bill Clinton is. Some one should stick a sock filled with you know what obama's wife's mouth...she spews enough of it.

Since he can rant and rave and slur and lie about Hillary and the press eats it up, l guess he thinks he can order them around now. But just wait they only did that to try to knock Hillary out. Because they knew obama could be beaten, they want him as the nom against McCain. But now watch them go to town with all the crap he has out there he has done.

]]> By: sepa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104329 sepa Mon, 19 May 2008 17:53:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104329 I think her best role is to stay in the sideline like Ms. McCain. I think her best role is to stay in the sideline like Ms. McCain.

]]> By: Kristopher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104328 Kristopher Mon, 19 May 2008 17:53:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104328 When you become a politician....you make your life as well as your families open to the public. his wife needs to calm down because the Republicans have not even started to unleash the attacks to come. Wait till the Fall when the real attacks come out. If Obama and his family can't handle it now then he should just drop out and make way for someone who can handle the mud slinging...Hillary Clinton. McCain for President 2008 When you become a politician....you make your life as well as your families open to the public.

his wife needs to calm down because the Republicans have not even started to unleash the attacks to come. Wait till the Fall when the real attacks come out.

If Obama and his family can't handle it now then he should just drop out and make way for someone who can handle the mud slinging...Hillary Clinton.

McCain for President 2008

]]> By: Jean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104320 Jean Mon, 19 May 2008 17:52:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104320 THE VOTERS MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE INDIVUAL BEING ELECTED. DISCUSS AND STUDY THE ISSUES - IT'S HARD TO GET THERE WITH THESE PETTY TACTICS. THE STATE OF OUR COUNTRY IS IN PERIL!!! WE VOTERS SHOULD DEMAND BETTER. THE VOTERS MUST PAY ATTENTION TO THE INDIVUAL BEING ELECTED. DISCUSS AND STUDY THE ISSUES – IT'S HARD TO GET THERE WITH THESE PETTY TACTICS. THE STATE OF OUR COUNTRY IS IN PERIL!!!
WE VOTERS SHOULD DEMAND BETTER.

]]> By: NG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104315 NG Mon, 19 May 2008 17:52:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104315 A man should stick up for his wife, period. A man should stick up for his wife, period.

]]> By: Les-WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104310 Les-WA Mon, 19 May 2008 17:52:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104310 DREAM ON OBAMA!!!!!! You and your supporters have NO QUALMS attacking Chelsea, your wife is OPEN SEASON FOR ATTACKS!!!! DREAM ON OBAMA!!!!!! You and your supporters have NO QUALMS attacking Chelsea, your wife is OPEN SEASON FOR ATTACKS!!!!

]]> By: Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104308 Illinois Mon, 19 May 2008 17:52:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104308 Here we go with the "snippet" comments again. Poor Michelle. According to Obama, we aren't allowed to question her integrity. Too late for that one!! Obama and his camp felt it more than appropriate to constantly barrage President Clinton about his behavior. If they feel they have the right to go after Bill, then the GOP and Hillary supporters have more than enough reason to go after Michelle. Obama you're the one who started this. Quit your whining and crying. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen!!!! Here we go with the "snippet" comments again. Poor Michelle. According to Obama, we aren't allowed to question her integrity. Too late for that one!! Obama and his camp felt it more than appropriate to constantly barrage President Clinton about his behavior. If they feel they have the right to go after Bill, then the GOP and Hillary supporters have more than enough reason to go after Michelle.

Obama you're the one who started this. Quit your whining and crying. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen!!!!

]]> By: Jim - Phila. Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104307 Jim - Phila. Pa. Mon, 19 May 2008 17:51:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104307 I just figured out why the Dems want Obammma. They don't Bill to be remembered as the worst president of the 21st century. I just figured out why the Dems want Obammma. They don't Bill to be remembered as the worst president of the 21st century.

]]> By: New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104294 New York Mon, 19 May 2008 17:50:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104294 The Obama campaign put her out there to be scrutinized. Attacking what SHE SAID is not a personal attack. The Obama campaign put her out there to be scrutinized. Attacking what SHE SAID is not a personal attack.

]]> By: cevans. dallas, tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104291 cevans. dallas, tx Mon, 19 May 2008 17:50:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104291 What does Barack defending HIS wife have to do with Hillary? He's not married to Hillary or Bill, idiots!!!! He has every right to defend his wife. And, furthermore if you have not had to deal with the racism in this country, then you probably can't (or choose not too) understand exactly where she's coming from. For most of you White americans this country has for the most part given you something to be proud of(or not). You haven't walked in Michelle's shoes, so how would you know? You are a bunch of hypocrites!!! Not to mention just plain EVIL!!! What does Barack defending HIS wife have to do with Hillary? He's not married to Hillary or Bill, idiots!!!! He has every right to defend his wife. And, furthermore if you have not had to deal with the racism in this country, then you probably can't (or choose not too) understand exactly where she's coming from. For most of you White americans this country has for the most part given you something to be proud of(or not). You haven't walked in Michelle's shoes, so how would you know? You are a bunch of hypocrites!!! Not to mention just plain EVIL!!!

]]> By: Vivian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104287 Vivian Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104287 It just goes to show you McCain and the GOP have nothing to talk about! It just goes to show you McCain and the GOP have nothing to talk about!

]]> By: Eternity http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104284 Eternity Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104284 You know what? They all thought, even the Democrats - Oh isn't that cute? He's running for President. They never imagined that he would end up being the front runner. A black man for President? Oh please, how ludicrous! Now who's laughing? All the way to the White House. And don't talk about Michelle. It's on then. The first poster said "Like Cindy doesn't have any skeletons in her closet." She is the skeleton in her closet and John too. They look like rejects from Night of the Living Dead, with his Casper the Ugly Ghost looking self. Anyway I digress. Obama '08. What GOD has put in motion, no MAN can stop! You know what? They all thought, even the Democrats – Oh isn't that cute? He's running for President. They never imagined that he would end up being the front runner. A black man for President? Oh please, how ludicrous! Now who's laughing? All the way to the White House. And don't talk about Michelle. It's on then. The first poster said "Like Cindy doesn't have any skeletons in her closet." She is the skeleton in her closet and John too. They look like rejects from Night of the Living Dead, with his Casper the Ugly Ghost looking self. Anyway I digress. Obama '08. What GOD has put in motion, no MAN can stop!

]]> By: Simone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104262 Simone Mon, 19 May 2008 17:47:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104262 Isn't it funny that this world has become so numb to all the corruption bombarding us that we think a man who holds his wife with respect and his ability to defend her like any gentleman would - seems to be ripe for criticism! Thank you Barack for being the conservative liberal you are and the gentleman who cares about his family! Isn't it funny that this world has become so numb to all the corruption bombarding us that we think a man who holds his wife with respect and his ability to defend her like any gentleman would – seems to be ripe for criticism! Thank you Barack for being the conservative liberal you are and the gentleman who cares about his family!

]]> By: Oregon calling - http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104250 Oregon calling - Mon, 19 May 2008 17:46:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104250 I agree, the spouses should be off limits unless you give them all "fair" time. Call Clinton on her husband; also call McCain on his wife and her drugs..... Btw... all women should note that Hillary is said to be for women but how can she have a campaign office across the street from a nudey bar or strip bar if you will. And how can the follow someone that has no problem in "mis speaking about "sniper" fire?!?!? I am a middle age mixed ethnic American WOMAN that can not support a person like that. Yes, women in politics, but not this women in the White House ever again! I agree, the spouses should be off limits unless you give them all "fair" time. Call Clinton on her husband; also call McCain on his wife and her drugs.....
Btw... all women should note that Hillary is said to be for women but how can she have a campaign office across the street from a nudey bar or strip bar if you will. And how can the follow someone that has no problem in "mis speaking about "sniper" fire?!?!? I am a middle age mixed ethnic American WOMAN that can not support a person like that. Yes, women in politics, but not this women in the White House ever again!

]]> By: Kim, New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104246 Kim, New York Mon, 19 May 2008 17:45:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104246 Good to see a man stand up for his wife! (Any GOP would do the same in the name of "Family Values.") Stick to the candidates, their character and background, but leave the wives/family out of it. To the Hillary supporters, Chelsey has been left alone considerably, with the exception of one question, which she refused to answer. Bill was a public figure who used his weight on his wife's behalf, so he was fair game. To the McCain supporters, Cindy has a host of issues that could, but have not been, explored. Good to see a man stand up for his wife! (Any GOP would do the same in the name of "Family Values.")

Stick to the candidates, their character and background, but leave the wives/family out of it. To the Hillary supporters, Chelsey has been left alone considerably, with the exception of one question, which she refused to answer. Bill was a public figure who used his weight on his wife's behalf, so he was fair game. To the McCain supporters, Cindy has a host of issues that could, but have not been, explored.

]]> By: Candy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104245 Candy Mon, 19 May 2008 17:45:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104245 Obama, since your wife's been campaigning for you and vying to become the first lady, she should also be scrutinized. Please stop whining. This only makes you look like a whimp. By the way, I'll not vote for you in the general election. I'm fed up with you and your wife for everything you have done to Hillary. Obama, since your wife's been campaigning for you and vying to become the first lady, she should also be scrutinized. Please stop whining. This only makes you look like a whimp. By the way, I'll not vote for you in the general election. I'm fed up with you and your wife for everything you have done to Hillary.

]]> By: vjh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104244 vjh Mon, 19 May 2008 17:45:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104244 1. His reaction is what any honorable husbands would be 2. Michelle's comments were taken out of context. Both Barack & Michelle have discussed this endlessly. 3. Michelle has never spewed hatred, filth 4. Neither are recipients of affirmative action. People really need to get their facts straight before spewing. You are showing extreme ignorance and it's a very scary thing. No wonder why this Country is in such a mess. 1. His reaction is what any honorable husbands would be
2. Michelle's comments were taken out of context. Both Barack & Michelle have discussed this endlessly.
3. Michelle has never spewed hatred, filth
4. Neither are recipients of affirmative action.

People really need to get their facts straight before spewing. You are showing extreme ignorance and it's a very scary thing. No wonder why this Country is in such a mess.

]]> By: Jessie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104241 Jessie Mon, 19 May 2008 17:45:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104241 Obama can't put his wife out there as his surrogate to campaign for him and represent him, then turn around and tell the media they aren't allowed to criticize her. What an arrogant jerk! Obama can't put his wife out there as his surrogate to campaign for him and represent him, then turn around and tell the media they aren't allowed to criticize her. What an arrogant jerk!

]]> By: virginia nielsen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104240 virginia nielsen Mon, 19 May 2008 17:45:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104240 What a stupid illiterate people !!! Ky and WV people should watch the news in different channels and if they have a good judgement about facts they wouldn't be supporting Hitlery or McPain !!! Actually, he is a hero from another stupid war , just like Iraq, that shouldn't never happened!!! War mongers and lobbiests watch out because OBAMA is going to take this country by storm and put us back as the strongest nation on this planet, in a very good way !!! OBAMA 2008-2012 !!! What a stupid illiterate people !!! Ky and WV people should watch the news in different channels and if they have a good judgement about facts they wouldn't be supporting Hitlery or McPain !!! Actually, he is a hero from another stupid war , just like Iraq, that shouldn't never happened!!! War mongers and lobbiests watch out because OBAMA is going to take this country by storm and put us back as the strongest nation on this planet, in a very good way !!! OBAMA 2008-2012 !!!

]]> By: Kim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104238 Kim Mon, 19 May 2008 17:45:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104238 Obama is a calm and cool dude. Don't diss his woman though or he will pimp slap you GOP punks. WORD! Obama is a calm and cool dude. Don't diss his woman though or he will pimp slap you GOP punks. WORD!

]]> By: Ilona Proud Canadian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104234 Ilona Proud Canadian Mon, 19 May 2008 17:45:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104234 I think this is a very stupid thing for the GOP to have done. Who can argue now, that this leaves Cindy McCain as a fair target for the Democrats, and boy she really has some baggage!!!!! Why in the name of heaven would they do something like this? And by the way some of this baggage is very serious! Cindy McCain re: drugs, tax returns, and so much more. I wonder who is the less than smart individual who came up with this immature idea? I would have thought that by now McCain and the GOP would know that this is only going to boomerang right back in their faces. Cindy McCain, I am sorry to say this but it is so true.......What goes around comes around!!! I think this is a very stupid thing for the GOP to have done.

Who can argue now, that this leaves Cindy McCain as a fair target for the Democrats, and boy she really has some baggage!!!!!

Why in the name of heaven would they do something like this?

And by the way some of this baggage is very serious! Cindy McCain re: drugs, tax returns, and so much more. I wonder who is the less than smart individual who came up with this immature idea? I would have thought that by now McCain and the GOP would know that this is only going to boomerang right back in their faces. Cindy McCain, I am sorry to say this but it is so true.......What goes around comes around!!!

]]> By: TaraLynn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104231 TaraLynn Mon, 19 May 2008 17:44:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104231 Give me a break. If Obama does not want the media to address his wife and her comments, she should keep her mouth shut. What is he gonna do? This is just the beginning of the election season. Is he gonna take his toys and go home?? Give me a break. If Obama does not want the media to address his wife and her comments, she should keep her mouth shut.

What is he gonna do? This is just the beginning of the election season. Is he gonna take his toys and go home??

]]> By: Lisa Martin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104227 Lisa Martin Mon, 19 May 2008 17:44:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104227 I agree with Obama. Say what you want about President Elect Obama, but his wife and children are off limits. I agree with Obama. Say what you want about President Elect Obama, but his wife and children are off limits.

]]> By: Cathi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104224 Cathi Mon, 19 May 2008 17:44:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104224 Truth hurts and the Republicans don't handle truth very well. All they know how to do is run 'smear campaigns'. John McCain let them smear him and his family, and he still kisses the SHRUB's behind. Good for Obama for defending his wife. Truth hurts and the Republicans don't handle truth very well. All they know how to do is run 'smear campaigns'. John McCain let them smear him and his family, and he still kisses the SHRUB's behind.

Good for Obama for defending his wife.

]]> By: Democrats No Matter What!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104222 Democrats No Matter What!! Mon, 19 May 2008 17:44:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104222 McCain doesn't want his wife's drug habit and theft to get that drug money to come out, so he best to keep his fear-mongering party friends off of our next 1st Lady. She is not deserving of any bad mouthing, but Cindy, the elitist, can get it too. McCain doesn't want his wife's drug habit and theft to get that drug money to come out, so he best to keep his fear-mongering party friends off of our next 1st Lady. She is not deserving of any bad mouthing, but Cindy, the elitist, can get it too.

]]> By: Roger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104209 Roger Mon, 19 May 2008 17:43:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104209 Why should the GOP lay off his wife? Because Obama said so? Who does he think he is? Why should the GOP lay off his wife? Because Obama said so? Who does he think he is?

]]> By: Just a Thought http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104210 Just a Thought Mon, 19 May 2008 17:43:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104210 Didn't Michelle once say " I can keep my house in order?". Give her back some dirty politics. She deserves every bit of it. Didn't Michelle once say " I can keep my house in order?". Give her back some dirty politics. She deserves every bit of it.

]]> By: JANICE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104205 JANICE Mon, 19 May 2008 17:42:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104205 OK, BARACK DON'T WANT HIS WIFE ATTACK ! WELL BILL CLINTON SHOULD NOT BE ATTACK LIKE ! OK, BARACK DON'T WANT HIS WIFE ATTACK ! WELL BILL CLINTON SHOULD NOT BE ATTACK LIKE !

]]> By: joe from oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104200 joe from oregon Mon, 19 May 2008 17:42:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104200 oh.... Obama is crying because his wife is getting picked on. Poor baby, Barack. Don't cry. Hey. If you can't take a bloody nose once in a while, then go home and crawl under your bed. You have been attacking Bill Clinton for things he said so your wife is now fair game for the things she said. If you don't want people to say things against her, then perhaps she should eliminate her roll in your campaign and do what you said Hillary did during her 8 yrs as first lady (all of which isn't true) and that is stay at home and serve tea and cookies. Do you honestly believe the RNC is afriad of you Obama? Geezz. You are more disconnected than ever with how the world works. oh.... Obama is crying because his wife is getting picked on. Poor baby, Barack. Don't cry. Hey. If you can't take a bloody nose once in a while, then go home and crawl under your bed. You have been attacking Bill Clinton for things he said so your wife is now fair game for the things she said. If you don't want people to say things against her, then perhaps she should eliminate her roll in your campaign and do what you said Hillary did during her 8 yrs as first lady (all of which isn't true) and that is stay at home and serve tea and cookies. Do you honestly believe the RNC is afriad of you Obama? Geezz. You are more disconnected than ever with how the world works.

]]> By: cognitivelystagnant http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104193 cognitivelystagnant Mon, 19 May 2008 17:41:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104193 The way things are is not necessarily the way things HAVE to be ... I think it is naive and culturally stagnating for our country if people continue to allow politicians to get away with these stupid games because they believe that "that's just the way it is". How sad. By promoting that view point, you are contributing to the continuation of a politics of deceit and false promises. You are suggesting that it is ok. Obama's desire to keep his family out of the line of attack is a desire to change some of the political game ... I certainly hope our country is still able to adapt and change, as continuing on the current path may be leading us towards disaster. The way things are is not necessarily the way things HAVE to be ... I think it is naive and culturally stagnating for our country if people continue to allow politicians to get away with these stupid games because they believe that "that's just the way it is". How sad. By promoting that view point, you are contributing to the continuation of a politics of deceit and false promises. You are suggesting that it is ok. Obama's desire to keep his family out of the line of attack is a desire to change some of the political game ... I certainly hope our country is still able to adapt and change, as continuing on the current path may be leading us towards disaster.

]]> By: MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104189 MD Mon, 19 May 2008 17:41:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104189 Republicans sell their own mother for a penny, if they thought it would help them cling to power. The Democratic arm in Tennessee should attack Cindy McCain about her real estate dealings with Keating. Republicans aren't going to lay off, just because you ask them to. Attack, when attacked. If they are smart, which they are not, the Republicans get the picture. Also, Hillary attacked Obama for months. Every time she did that, her negatives went through the roof. McCane will suffer the same fate. In the last three local elections, the Republicans tried to link the Democratic candidate to Obama and some cased to Wright. They FAILED, and now Democrats are occupying historically Republican seats. This type of attack shows how desparate the Republicans are, and how little else they have to attack Obama with. Republicans sell their own mother for a penny, if they thought it would help them cling to power.

The Democratic arm in Tennessee should attack Cindy McCain about her real estate dealings with Keating.

Republicans aren't going to lay off, just because you ask them to. Attack, when attacked. If they are smart, which they are not, the Republicans get the picture.

Also, Hillary attacked Obama for months. Every time she did that, her negatives went through the roof. McCane will suffer the same fate.

In the last three local elections, the Republicans tried to link the Democratic candidate to Obama and some cased to Wright. They FAILED, and now Democrats are occupying historically Republican seats. This type of attack shows how desparate the Republicans are, and how little else they have to attack Obama with.

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104187 Richard Mon, 19 May 2008 17:41:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104187 If the Obama's can used their arrogant mouth then they should be able to take what ever comes their way. If she is out there mouthing off, take what comes back. Obama's are NOT true Americans. Clinton/McCain 2008! If the Obama's can used their arrogant mouth then they should be able to take what ever comes their way. If she is out there mouthing off, take what comes back. Obama's are NOT true Americans.

Clinton/McCain 2008!

]]> By: keepitreal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104184 keepitreal Mon, 19 May 2008 17:41:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104184 Obama is threatening the GOP for quotinghis wife? what does he intend to do to them is they do not stop.. which they will not... the heat is just warming up for you Obama...... everyone read and vote for Hillary... she knows her way around the kitchen!!!! Obama is threatening the GOP for quotinghis wife? what does he intend to do to them is they do not stop.. which they will not...

the heat is just warming up for you Obama......

everyone read and vote for Hillary... she knows her way around the kitchen!!!!

]]> By: JustJunk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104178 JustJunk Mon, 19 May 2008 17:40:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104178 America is tired of Repuglican tactics of smear or fear. If they can't address the issues of todays world after 8 years of failed Republican leadership then please quietly leave the building and let adults run the country. America is tired of Repuglican tactics of smear or fear.

If they can't address the issues of todays world after 8 years of failed Republican leadership then please quietly leave the building and let adults run the country.

]]> By: GEORGE SARTIN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104173 GEORGE SARTIN Mon, 19 May 2008 17:40:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104173 IF YOURE IN THE POLITICAL SPOTLIGHT, YOURE FAIR GAME, Bill Clinton didnt tell obama to lay off of his wife, he has enough sense to know that its politics be democrat or republican. IF YOURE IN THE POLITICAL SPOTLIGHT, YOURE FAIR GAME, Bill Clinton didnt tell obama to lay off of his wife, he has enough sense to know that its politics be democrat or republican.

]]> By: doug http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104171 doug Mon, 19 May 2008 17:40:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104171 she makes herself an issue by putting her two cents in. and if they can attack Bill Clinton then they can attack your wife. omg this country is in big trouble. she makes herself an issue by putting her two cents in. and if they can attack Bill Clinton then they can attack your wife. omg this country is in big trouble.

]]> By: Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104162 Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA Mon, 19 May 2008 17:39:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104162 When your wife opens her mouth, she invites response, as any lawyer well knows. Children are off limits, however, unless someone suggests that bringing them on Sundays to the same pews where people cheered Wright's soundbites is not responsible parenting. When your wife opens her mouth, she invites response, as any lawyer well knows. Children are off limits, however, unless someone suggests that bringing them on Sundays to the same pews where people cheered Wright's soundbites is not responsible parenting.

]]> By: Jen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104159 Jen Mon, 19 May 2008 17:39:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104159 Oh my.... let me wipe the tears of laughter out of my eyes.... The woman does not strike me as someone who needs to be poo-poo'd and protected. She's smart, she was speaking her mind as a PUBLIC FIGURE, and she can handle the criticism. Obama is just as bad as the GOP he's yapping about, making this more important than the issues. I can picture it now.... "Lay off my country." OOH, scary. Oh my.... let me wipe the tears of laughter out of my eyes....

The woman does not strike me as someone who needs to be poo-poo'd and protected. She's smart, she was speaking her mind as a PUBLIC FIGURE, and she can handle the criticism. Obama is just as bad as the GOP he's yapping about, making this more important than the issues.

I can picture it now.... "Lay off my country." OOH, scary.

]]> By: Michelle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104145 Michelle Mon, 19 May 2008 17:38:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104145 Here we go...let's listen to him whine about having to deal with a little negative press. That's the problem with him being babied by the media for the entire primary season. We need a strong leader....Hillary 2008--the only smart choice! If not her, then it's McCain, never Obama!! Here we go...let's listen to him whine about having to deal with a little negative press. That's the problem with him being babied by the media for the entire primary season. We need a strong leader....Hillary 2008–the only smart choice! If not her, then it's McCain, never Obama!!

]]> By: james from ny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104143 james from ny Mon, 19 May 2008 17:38:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104143 i know there is more impotant issue to debate here....but Michelle need to make us proud and dress better.....what in world is this outfit.....for CHrist sake you are a potential first lady Michelle.....look apart from chenequa and them..... go Obama, win for american and every other nation that will be better when you become president...............................HEY MICHELLE, IM SERIOUS, check up with a stylist.... i know there is more impotant issue to debate here....but Michelle need to make us proud and dress better.....what in world is this outfit.....for CHrist sake you are a potential first lady Michelle.....look apart from chenequa and them.....

go Obama, win for american and every other nation that will be better when you become president...............................HEY MICHELLE, IM SERIOUS, check up with a stylist....

]]> By: matilda Johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104138 matilda Johnson Mon, 19 May 2008 17:37:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104138 I agree. Leave her alone please! I agree. Leave her alone please!

]]> By: Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/obama-to-gop-lay-off-my-wife/#comment-1104136 Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA) Mon, 19 May 2008 17:37:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7201#comment-1104136 Wow, the ignorance and hate on this blog can be crazy. When Barack doesn't respond back to his critics, he is labeled as being week and not man enugh. when he responds back to Hillary, he is labeled a sexist. When he responds back to McCain, he is labeled a crybaby. The problem with Barack is not Barack himself. It is all of these fair-weathered Democrats that can't accept the fact that he is his own man. In regards to Barack's defense of his wife, let's look at how he has campaigned against Hillary and now McCain. Has he drudged up Bill's storied personal past - no! Did he go after Bill in terms of his politics - absolutely. Has he gone after McCain's wife for her drug pst and addiction - no! I respect Barack even more for standing up for his wife, especially when the comments that they are trying to use against her were so butchered and skewed to make her look bad. Wow, the ignorance and hate on this blog can be crazy. When Barack doesn't respond back to his critics, he is labeled as being week and not man enugh. when he responds back to Hillary, he is labeled a sexist. When he responds back to McCain, he is labeled a crybaby.

The problem with Barack is not Barack himself. It is all of these fair-weathered Democrats that can't accept the fact that he is his own man. In regards to Barack's defense of his wife, let's look at how he has campaigned against Hillary and now McCain. Has he drudged up Bill's storied personal past – no! Did he go after Bill in terms of his politics – absolutely. Has he gone after McCain's wife for her drug pst and addiction – no!

I respect Barack even more for standing up for his wife, especially when the comments that they are trying to use against her were so butchered and skewed to make her look bad.

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