May 22, 2008
Posted: 05:00 PM ET

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Watch a clip of Sen. Obama's remarks in Boca Raton Thursday.

(CNN) — As Barack Obama courted Jewish voters in Florida Thursday, John McCain looked to resurrect the controversy over the Illinois senator’s former minister, Rev. Jeremiah Wright — who drew scrutiny earlier this year for comments he made in praise of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.

The presumptive Republican nominee was responding to fallout over his decision to reject Pastor John Hagee’s endorsement, because of remarks that seemed to suggest Adolf Hitler had been carrying out God’s will because his actions drove many Jews to return to Israel.

“I have said I do not believe Senator Obama shares Reverend Wright's extreme views,” said McCain in his statement rejecting Hagee’s backing. “But let me also be clear, Reverend Hagee was not and is not my pastor or spiritual advisor, and I did not attend his church for twenty years. I have denounced statements he made immediately upon learning of them, as I do again today.”

Obama immediately fired back, telling reporters McCain was unfairly implying Wright’s controversial remarks were somehow attributable to him.

“If you're in national politics, everybody you can find one or two people who have said offensive things, or done offensive things,” said Obama. “You know, John McCain is having to deal with… Hagee. Who said stuff that is mind-boggling.

“I don't attribute those statements to John McCain. Nobody thinks that McCain believes that stuff. And for McCain to then suggest that every single statement that was made by somebody is somehow attributable to me, is just wrong…. It's just not accurate.”

Obama visited a Boca Raton synagogue Thursday in a bid to shore up his support among Jewish voters, a crucial Democratic voting bloc. He stressed his support for Israel after a week of controversy over whether or not he would agree to unconditional negotiations with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who has called for the destruction of Israel.

Obama said again that he disagreed with former President Jimmy Carter’s decision to meet with Hamas and would only sit down with the group if they renounced terror and recognized Israel’s right to exist.

“I want to just repeat this because I know that there’s a lot of rumor mongering going around. People have been getting e-mails non-stop,” Obama told the crowd. “That’s why I reject the attempts by some of my opponents in this campaign to distort my position…. As president, I will do everything in my power to help Israel protect itself from these and other threats.”

The Republican National Committee, looking to attract new support from this traditionally Democratic constituency, released a memo after Obama's synagogue visit that said his positions signaled that he was “anything but a friend” of Israel, including remarks about Palestinian suffering and his willingness to consider dialogue with nations hostile to the United States and Israel.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Florida • Jeremiah Wright • John McCain


independent for Obama   May 22nd, 2008 10:26 pm ET

MCcain please repest yourself. You are too old to be saying this. I will never vote for you MCcain. You are too old to be in whithouse.

Pat M   May 22nd, 2008 10:15 pm ET

John McCain who I have no great love for in this instance is Speaking the Truth. Obama is lying. I heard the exact words McCain referenced here and that is what he said.

Since Obama started putting on the heat about a week ago his true self has emerged. The self who fudges on, flip flops on and takes a U Turn when all else fails.

Obama's statement that there are alot of rumours however IS the Truth but it's the Truth about HIM not McCain. I'd like to know when Obama and/or the Media is going to address those rumours. When is Obama going to explain his position on the same and either confirm or deny the accusations being made against him?? A Man who truly wants to change America for the better and a Man with Conviction and Honesty would do so. Can you meet the Challenge Obama? Doesn't matter as you'll meet the challenge if you win the Nomination as the Republicans will make sure you do!

Obama's arrogance has increased over the past week and it is not attractive or vote rendering. I know this won't get past the Moderator as none of the comments I've submitted with even one negative word about Obama has ever been approved.

Jose   May 22nd, 2008 10:04 pm ET

We need to put an end to Church officials, Pastors and Reverend endorsement to a Public candidate. This is a conflict of church and state. No more tax exemptions for churches.

About Time   May 22nd, 2008 10:03 pm ET

I think it is great that Obama is exposing his policy regarding Israel directly to the Jewish American community. What Bush did in denouncing Obama in Israel was down right low down, unprofessional, and ignorant. What else would one expect from the cowboy.

mike from houston   May 22nd, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Why should we always care about JEWISH Group ?
There are many group in USA, they don't get headline ………………..

Neil   May 22nd, 2008 10:02 pm ET

I don't think McCain was suggesting that everything Wright said was attributable to Obama. I think he was trying to say "See, I through my obnoxious Pastor under the bus faster than YOU did. And besides, he wasn't even MY pastor! (I just screwed up seeking him out so I could pander to my lunatic right base.)" . . . or something like that. Sort of an obnoxious thing to say, regardless.

patrick   May 22nd, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Hat's off to you Sen Obama, Keep up the straight talk. Yes, some Americans don't pay attention, but this internet thing has lots of my friends watching everything said. This is Sen McCain taking the low road, Sen Obama taking the high road.

Saddam Hussein   May 22nd, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Aha Aha G.W.Bush my name never die
Next president Barak Hussein Obama

Diane, Buffalo, Wy.   May 22nd, 2008 9:58 pm ET

He had to have known what Rev. Hagee and Ron Parsley espouse. They have been around for years. Probably just as long if not longer than Rev. Wright. You would have had to have had your head buried in the sand not to know what they preach about.

Will   May 22nd, 2008 9:58 pm ET

How is this political pandering?
Both national security policies to defend Israel and Saudi Arabia where made by Democratic Presidents. It's the GOP that talks tuff and tries to take credit for policies that were either rejected by or fought against by the Republican party; back in 1945 and 1948. If You look closer at theses histories, it is the GOP that has high jacked the Democratic agenda for political gain. Look at W speaking to the Israel government last week, and selling McCain and explaining Obama as a threat to there national security. With Saudi's being in our pocket, that has changed since W took office. Why else $135 barrel oil, and the Saudi's refusal to pump more oil for the

GoawayObama   May 22nd, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Someone should tell Obama that the presidential race is not some cut down contest. He should try actually obeying his own rule of not allowing this campaign to degenerate in to the muck we always see.

Louisiana Ed   May 22nd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

McCain is a sniveling, boring, phony who cannot make a speech without 3 teleprompters in front of him at all times. Watch him the next speech you see him make . It is look straight ahead, then 45 degrees left, then 45 degrees right and squinting all the time to see what he is supposed to say next. I'll bet after he ends a speech he has no idea what he read. He is pathetic really!!!!!

Dan, TX   May 22nd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Obama does not sound like Wright any more than McCain sounds like Hagee. These men are both patriotic, moral, and ethically strong leaders. When their parties smear each other, they smear America.

Also, this is a lose/lose for religion. We are going to make a lot of young atheists if all we do is show crazy religious 'leaders' all over the place.

Religion is something for crazy fools? Is that the message? Wright, Hagee, the Texas polygamists? Is that what the news media believe religion is in America?

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   May 22nd, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Wright will follow him to Denver and until November, unless he and his wife decide to stop taking the kids to the same pews with the folks who cheered the soundbites and find another church.

Tyrone   May 22nd, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Cullbaby,

Yes these people are smart. They are smart enough to know that you do not judge a book by it's colour. This is the biggest problem today with the so many voters. It is like they are children playing "follow the leader" People this is for real! Whatever you choose to do today will be with you and your children and grandchildren for at least the next four years! But do you really care about America's standing in the world after Hillary is elected Queen of all she surveys? I guess not, you are only concerned with having a woman in the White House Today!

pam Eugene OR   May 22nd, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Here it comes.
I believe McCain to be some what honorable but I sure do not trust the RNC. I will not vote for McCain but he is a decent man. People need to judge the candidates on their own merit and not link them to others.
Listen to the candidates and not the press and you will reach the right decision. No more war, health care for all and Obama for President!

Joe from NC   May 22nd, 2008 9:55 pm ET

I'm a hillary supporter and I will cast my vote for Obama if he's the nominee. I think most of us will if he reaches out to us.

martin   May 22nd, 2008 9:53 pm ET

i saw his visit to boca raton.even with a republican plant asking a ridiculous question,and republicans handing out 'smear' pamphlets,at his town hall meeting,he answered the man's question directly,politely,and responded gracefully, about why he disagreed with the man's feeble attempt to publicly smear him.the jewish crowd gave him a standing ovation,after booing the man down, during his long winded 'question'.,and listening to barack's pointed answer.this is why this man will be the next great president,that we have needed ,since JFK. hillary and mccain ,and their supporters don't understand the power behind barack's honesty,they only know the way elections have been won ,in the past.there's a change a coming…

NURSERATCHET   May 22nd, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I don't see how Jews can support Obama with his ties to Islamic H.O.P.E. This man has more stories than Grimm's Fairytales and just as scary!

Dmitriy   May 22nd, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Well, he did denounce him right away. But Hillary wouldn't even have this problem.

HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!!   May 22nd, 2008 9:47 pm ET

WELL CONSIDERING HIS FRIENDSHIPS WITH FARRAKAN AND REVEREND WRIGHT GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

DON'T TRUST HIM!

HILLARY IS WHAT WE NEED!!!!!!!

THERE IS NEVER A QUESTION ABOUT WHETHER SHE IS FOR ALL THE PEOPLE!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!

PhD in NJ   May 22nd, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Obama will have real trouble with Jewish voters, particularly those who remember the Holocaust or listen to the "wisdom" of Obama supporters like Wright, Farrakhan and Jackson. Those Obama supporters who are so quick to write off constituencies (Hillary supporters, poor, less educated folk, Jews, etc.) don't help. At some point, Obama and his supporters will wake up to the fact that the prize is not the nomination, but the general election. Obamabots are going down the path of ticking off so many potential voters that McCain will be able to just welcome them in.

Sunny   May 22nd, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Barack Obama wants to be jewish now!!

Shirley-Ohio   May 22nd, 2008 9:38 pm ET

GOOD JOB YOU LOOK LIKE THE PRES. ALREADY

Cope   May 22nd, 2008 9:38 pm ET

HOw do yo know he brought it up? Wee you there? This is politics and he is speaking to a Jewish audience about somthing particualry important; of course it needs to be discussed, anytime your opponent is making it an issue..duh!

Find an issue to dislike heim for not for something every poltician does on the campaign trial. Get real mcd.

David Shine   May 22nd, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Obama is just, intelligent and thoughtful. I, as a Jew will definitely vote for him. Better that someone who wants to obliterate Iran just to pander. How dumb do you think we are??

sam   May 22nd, 2008 9:37 pm ET

+why not scrap all primary votes and have all delegates votes for all candidates , who ran for for nomination , and see who wins? I am sure , they have to decide who is going win large or swing states , and do not care about policy or what country need ? Just care about , democract get elected . This voting turning people off—

City   May 22nd, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Obama does not deserve one Jewish vote when he's attends and supports his church - one that recently gave an award to Louis Farrakhan in the name of Jeremiah Wright, and reprints in their church bulletin a senior Hamas official's raging anti-semitism. I find Obama's choice of church repugnant not to mention all the support he's had for Wright all these years. It took him 20 years to finally renounce him - well, that's 20 years to late.

If he can't figure out what's going on in his church for 20 years, and can't denounce avowed racism until he's politically forced to do so, he is completely unfit for the Presidency.

dd L.B,CA   May 22nd, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Another good speech & you could tell Barack connected with the Jewish people. Obama for Pres. Change We Can Bellieve In.

susan s   May 22nd, 2008 9:33 pm ET

This is just sooooo hilarious. The man who claims to be the man of all the people who believes in CHANGE, is the same man who is now pandering for the jewish vote. The man that claims to be an outsider and not part of the old washington politics is doing exactly what EVERYONE WILL DO TO WIN A PRESIDENTIAL RACE. So please stop raising yourself above the group. You my man are NO better than any other candidate. Will you go to Little Italy next and than go to pander for the spanish vote.??????
You and your staff better realize you may be able to engage your youth vote, but you can never convince seasoned citizens who have heard this story played before.
Just getting Bush out of the white house will be the most significant CHANGE of all.
We need a president who has the ability to lead the country in a very troubling world and you are not that man. Hillary Clinton is far superior to making the CHANGES that will restore our country to the great nation it once was before Bush distroyed us all.

pghgrl   May 22nd, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Did Obama sleep during the 20 years of attending Wright's church?
I do not believe a person goes to a church for 20 years, has the preacher as his spiritual advisor and then he (Obama) wants us to believe he doesn't believe the same things Wright has preached? His educated voters should Wake Up!!!!

All American   May 22nd, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Obama is betting the American people have a short memory. In his book on hope Obama speaks about his church supporting Louis Farraklan against the jews. and he was questioned about this in one of the debates he had early in the year. Yes it is an attributable aganist Obama. he had to share these feeling to write about the subject. so he can't say he didn't know. The values you have from your family and church are the same values you will take to the white house. The Jewish people should be very nervious about Obama.

He has also stated in the debates that he would meet with Hamas and Iran without conditions. He said " You have to talk to your enemies as well as your friends to have peace". Now he has a different story.

You cannot compare Obama's church to Rev. Hagee. McCain was not a member of that church nor did he aknowledge Hagee's support. It took Obama twenty years and an election for him to do something. Personley I think Wright will follow Obama into the white house. He did not leave the church and it's teachings he just made a speech.

KE   May 22nd, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Obama says America has enpowered Iran and the terrorists group and so on and I thought he was giving too much credit to them and no positive respect to the American troops and the Iraq troops I thought it was offesive and the story distorted.

Hillray or McCain 2008

Independent   May 22nd, 2008 9:29 pm ET

McCain is always sticking his nose in, or should I say he has his swift boaters making derogatory targets. I listened to the speech and I liked it. From what I saw ofthe crowd, he got a warm recpetion, and I believe he was listened to and heard. I do hope everyone keeps in mind that McCain 2 big boosters, Hagee and parsley or full of hatred for the Jewish and Islam faiths. While he may not have attended their churches, he certainly sought their support and took their money. The straight talk express is realyy crooked.

Adil Imtiaz - New Jersey   May 22nd, 2008 9:28 pm ET

It's a shame that a presidential candidate cannot even state the obvious: that Palestinians have been suffering for 60 years! Thanks to the Israeli lobby and the mainstream media that blindly plays along, Most Americans will be continued to kept in the dark regarding this brutal and illegal occupation in the Holy land. It's ironic that many Israeli citizens are able to voice their dissent against their own government's racist policies, yet in our country it's considered as blasphemy and anti-semitism.
We need a president who can look out for the interest's of our country, and not of any foreign state. World peace now!

D.J. Morales   May 22nd, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Sammy Davis Jr. would have loved this situation

Maggie   May 22nd, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Obama, you have the same beliefs just like your pastor so please do not try to fool anyone. Yiu are not going to get the jewish vote because of your background so go and find your own people. Y ou are someone that people should be hesitant to trust. I hope the democratic party come their senses and elect Clinton as their candidate if they want to win in November. Obama is a goner if he is elected the candidate and McCain will win the presidency so please do not waste your votes on him.

Bill, Covington   May 22nd, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Any Jewish person woh has any love for their religeom and their country should be very careful of voting for the bete noire. Now we find he has a Muslim super-delegate. One that was thrown out of the US Army and went to Syria to tell lies about Guantanimo. For twenty years he sat in that church and claims he never heard that preacher. His wife attended that church, they took their children there to be indroctinated with that stuff. He served on a board with Bill Ayers, aknown terrorist, he served on the board of directores of the "Joyce" foundation, an anti gun anti second amendment group.
Be very careful, do not turn your back on this person, least ye have a sudden life threatening piercing pain.

Zoey   May 22nd, 2008 9:25 pm ET

HAHAHA McCain is a such a flip flop

sophia nyc   May 22nd, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Barack means "Blessing" in Hebrew. It's a Jewish name.

And Barack has my husband's (an Israeli-American) and my votes.

Jeff   May 22nd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Interesting!

What goes around comes around Mr. McCain.

GERIATIC   May 22nd, 2008 9:23 pm ET

LET'S HEAR YOUR PLAN, ON THE ECONOMY, GAS PRICES, THE IRAQ WAR, UNEMPLOYMENT,.. JOHNNY OLD BOY.

Paul   May 22nd, 2008 9:23 pm ET

mcd above…

are you of Hilarys uneducated supporters?? because you
sure sound like one!

If people are going to make a contribution to a blog, at least make a significant point!! Empty words and silly retorical questions are a waste of time for everybody and makes those who post them look stupid..!

Throughout this campaign Obama has continued to reach out to all communities, all races, AND people of all religions! why should he stop now? it has worked thus far.. He is the only candidate capable of Uniting America! And it seems the people have realised this..he is, after all, the demogratic nominee!

Bitter Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   May 22nd, 2008 9:22 pm ET

For a moment, I'll try to put myself into the shoes of a typical CNN-Political Ticker blogging Clinton supporter (and I make that distinction because I don't think all Clinton supporters are like this). Here goes:

"EVIL! How dare he do this! How dare he tour the key Western states as well! He is so arrogant and uppity! Doesn't he know he's supposed to be hanging out with Rev. Wright and cleaning the streets of inner-city Chicago?!"

Wow, I feel like my IQ must have dropped by 150 points, just by typing that.

Sonny Schwartz from New Jersey   May 22nd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

I SUPPOSE OBAMA WILL NOW BE WEARING A YOMULKA TO GO ALONG WITH HIS AMERICAN FLAG LAPEL PIN.

THIS IS THE BIGGEST PANDERER IN AMERICA.

Consoler   May 22nd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Senator McCain lacks practical judgement; he should have learnt from what was already brewing in the Obama-Wright saga to investigate Hagee before soliciting his endorsement. Just like in the war in Iraq, we see another lack of good jugdement on his part.

Terry in Fl   May 22nd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

The man has got some nerve. He's pompus, egotistical and naive beyond words. Does he really think that after all his 'slips", he will be believed? Does he really think he is going to be welcomed in places such as Israel, Florida and Michigan? And most of all, does he REALLY think he has a chance to be president of the United states? OMG, the gall. He's already picking a running mate and the primary isn't over. How presumptous is that? I certainly hope the superdelegates get their heads clear soon and put this circus to bed. Obama doesn't have a chance in hades of being elected. Now get this over and give us a viable candidate! Hillary 08!

Peter in Canada   May 22nd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

I have seen some very strange and racist views expressed by some Clinton supporters coming out of Boca Raton. Can someone explain the demographics of this place. I have no reason to believe they were Jewish posters and I am not implying that they were, but is Boca Raton some sort of hotbed of racism that I was previously unaware of? I am serious with this question, it is very noticeable in the blogs, yet I thought that Boca Raton was a rather upscale, literate place…que pasa?

Xango 4   May 22nd, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Mr. Obama, just be yourself, and continue to be honest and speak the truth.. we all can see through billary and mcbush's lies…

no matter how educated or uneducated.. eventually we begin to see the light and the truth. and their lies..

Obama 08

db   May 22nd, 2008 9:19 pm ET

McCain's gotta point.

silence do good   May 22nd, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Obama "…unfairly implying Wright’s controversial remarks were somehow attributable to him."

Hypocrite! Everything that anyone Hillary knows is directly attributed to a preconceived notion of her being evil by the Obama campaign.

Do I hear chickens coming to roost?

captaindollar   May 22nd, 2008 9:16 pm ET

CNN IS THE WORST NETWORK—–FOX IS FAIR AND BALANCED

Dee, St.Louis   May 22nd, 2008 9:15 pm ET

That's right Obama continue to speak to the people and let Hillary keep crying about nothing. America has your back and hopefully Hillary's racist supporter go and vote for McCain so that we real Democrats don't have to listen to them anymore!!!

vince   May 22nd, 2008 9:14 pm ET

As a 42 year old, educated, white male, lifelong democrat from the state of Illinois. I would like to thank all of you Obama supporters for being so naive. I can not believe some of the stuff I hear you say about Obama. Did someone say that they have a "man crush"? LOL. How many people have actually said this ( he ) is "gods will". Do you know anything about this guy? Go ahead think about it. No ones looking. This man is far from the breath of fresh air you have been spoonfed. He offers no "HOPE" there is no "CHANGE". I implore ALL OF YOU to google "THE CHICAGO MACHINE". For those of you who will not google some info on "Bama" , I will give you a few things to think about, Illinois last governor is in jail. The current governor is on trial with Rezko and about to go to jail. Ever heard the name Rezko ? We recently tried to add a recall ammendment to our state constitution. Shot Down by Chicago politicians. Most of whom either support or were supported by Obama.

Some of you brag about his never ending stream of money. Where do you believe it came from ? How much have you given? How many people do you know that have contributed? I can tell you point blank where it came from. The City of Chicago. It's called government contracts for campaign contributions. If you Google "CHICAGO MACHINE" you will know all you need to about contracts for contributions. I would be willing to bet that if you traced the money 3/4 of it came from Chicago.

I could go on and on but CNN wont post this anyways. I will end this by again thanking all the Obama supporters for doing their part to get this off our hands. We are tired of paying for all this. We are tired of it. Period. We deserve better.

Brian   May 22nd, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Mary, these people are smart and they will see through the lies and flip flopping of McCain and come to support Obama.

Obama Supporter   May 22nd, 2008 9:12 pm ET

McCain is showing his weakness by mentioning Rev Wright every chance he can. Obama has already so they don't share the same views and we all know Obama's view on people of all backgrounds working together cohesively.

McCain - you need to explain to the soldiers why you're not backing the GI Bill?

Jack   May 22nd, 2008 9:10 pm ET

NOT Gonna happen….. Jews flat out reject him…. Hamas, growing up in a Muslim country (Indonesia), being raised by a Muslim father and Muslim step-father, meet w/ Ahmadinejad and muslim terror leaders w/o preconditions, weak support for Israel, Louis Farrakhan, Rev. Jerry Wright

"Fake It Until You Make It" Obama   May 22nd, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Yeah, CNN, you detect I've posted it before. So why don't you include it? It's not like this blog is bursting — only three comments so far.

"Fake It Until You Make It" is Obama's mantra!

"Fake It Until You Make It" Obama   May 22nd, 2008 9:07 pm ET

ONLY 3 COMMENTS, CNN — AND YOU CAN'T POST MINE! GO TO HELL!

"Fake It Until You Make It" is Obama's mantra!

Dukes   May 22nd, 2008 9:07 pm ET

The whole notion that Obama is againt Israel is idotic. I just watched these 3 clips on CNN stating Obama is retracting his position with meeting the Iranian leader. Cambell get real… All three clips show no change on Obama's position. He only stated there is a difference between pre conditions and preparations. Does CNN actually think the people are stupid and can not see through those bogus claims.

Please read the Art of War by Sun Tsu… this book is used by Dioplamats, Military Personal, Big Business

Understand rules of engagement and knowing your enemy is the fundamentals of War. Keep your friends close and keep your enemy's closer

Here is a quote:

It is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will not be imperiled in a hundred battles; if you do not know your enemies but do know yourself, you will win one and lose one; if you do not know your enemies nor yourself, you will be imperiled in every single battle.

Looks like to me Obama knows what is doing in regards to Foreign Policy, the person who has no clue is MC CAN'T

"Fake It Until You Make It" Obama   May 22nd, 2008 9:07 pm ET

"Fake It Until You Make It" is Obama's mantra!

Gerry   May 22nd, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Obama faced difficult questions from a very informed audience today, including plants from the republicans and won them over.

In the meantime John McBush ducked voting or the GI bill. He's ok with having a war, but doesn't believe in supporting the troops when they return.

I cannot understand McBush ducking this bill and stating he felt the bill gave the GI's too much. I'd like to see McCain tell that to a mother who's lost her son in Iraq.

"Fake It Until You Make It" Obama   May 22nd, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Yeah!

Michigan Voter !!!   May 22nd, 2008 9:06 pm ET

This " Democrat " Wlll Vote For Sen. John McCain , Over Obama Any Day !!! . Hillary , And John Mc Cain Are The Only " Pro - American " Canidates Running For President !!!!

HILLARY , OR JOHN McCain 2008

"Fake It Until You Make It" Obama   May 22nd, 2008 9:04 pm ET

COME ON, CNN, BE UNBIASED JUST FOR ONE MINUTE! POST MY COMMENT:

"Fake It Until You Make It" THAT is Obama's M.O. It's what Tony Robbins and all the other "self help" gurus preach - and what the "young educated elitist" generation goes by while they're sipping $6 coffee at Starbuck's, with their lips locked 24 hours a day on a cell phone, to make themselves appear "popular." (By the way, guess who really benefits by all of this self-help guru hype? THE GURUS, of course, who make millions selling you a bag of goods!)

But there's another, much, much older saying: "There always comes a time to pay the piper."

Selecting a president of the United States is NOT a popularity contest about who can "fake it "the best — but then, may it is — judging by the innumerable "sheep" who believe in this empty mantra and are ever so glad to be "sold down the river." Still, there WILL come a time for YOU to "pay the piper! " Be sure that!

For many of us, the world still turns on hard work and experience!

Griff   May 22nd, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Hussein??? Never.. There is already an Hussein in Jordan. He would love to get his hand on Jerusalem… Zionism. is to Stay…

Paul   May 22nd, 2008 9:04 pm ET

If you walk like a duck and quack like a duck —————–

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   May 22nd, 2008 9:03 pm ET

WARHILLIE'S ATTEMPT TO ALIENATE SEN.OBAMA FROM

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IS JUST ANOTHER OF HER

DIVISIVE FAILURES. AND I HAPPY TO ADD WITH THE SAME

RESULT.

"Fake It Until You Make It" Obama   May 22nd, 2008 9:03 pm ET

THAT is Obama's M.O. It's what Tony Robbins and all the other "self help" gurus preach - and what the "young educated elitist" generation goes by while they're sipping $6 coffee at Starbuck's, with their lips locked 24 hours a day on a cell phone, to make themselves appear "popular." (By the way, guess who really benefits by all of this self-help guru hype? THE GURUS, of course, who make millions selling you a bag of goods!)

But there's another, much, much older saying: "There always comes a time to pay the piper."

Selecting a president of the United States is NOT a popularity contest about who can "fake it "the best — but then, may it is — judging by the innumerable "sheep" who believe in this empty mantra and are ever so glad to be "sold down the river." Still, there WILL come a time for YOU to "pay the piper! " Be sure that!

For many of us, the world still turns on hard work and experience!

KE   May 22nd, 2008 9:01 pm ET

When I noticed a change in CNN a few months ago with all the new faces and old faces and disappeared faces and for the first time (since I started to watch CNN) I saw people never disagreed and all said the same thing and I thought it was just CNN but then I found out ABC and NBC and then all the smart people (I thought) started to talk like everybody else and I thought I was watching news from North Korea or something and I realized they are all working for the company and they can't help it and I'm hoping that this election will end soon and we will have a new president elected in November with the decisive number so we won't hear about hanging chads and count all the votes and stuff like that and we can all get back to our business.

steve   May 22nd, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Obama seeking support from Jewish communities???

That is what we call HUTZPAH !!!!!!!!

mel   May 22nd, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Tara Wall and campbell brown ,Why can't you both stop
being so negative Obama and let him campaign on issues
and these pastor out of the pictures with Mccain and Obama.
We are sick this because this doesn't get the issues on the
tablet and ours economy. This just a witch hunt for the press,
it cost the public a lot of money to donate to there candidates
for the press just beat them down,all the press want is rating
and circulation. Hillary agreed to the rules,she did not object
but she losing she fighting to get the vote counted. Come on
press,do you think she would do this if she was ahead,know she
wouldn't. For once please consider this for a moment,this Bill
who is suppressing her to do this because he want back in
the white house. She should drop out and face the fact it is
over for her. She should reach out for a seat on surpreme
judge or maybe secty of state in his administration. Bill is
out seeking another term for himself,she is riding on her
husband experiences. The general election will allow everyone
to see that Obama will win if the press don't take it away
with negative press.Let mccain and Obama play this themselves
with the press campaigning for their choice. This go for Wolf,
Glenn,Brit and other who have a problem with Obama. Rev. Wright
let him gone and also pastor Hagal on mccain, neither one
control what one say because in american it is freedom of speech.
Their both are innocent of any wrong doing,I am sure the press
have heard their pastor say some that not approaches.

Barbara Querrie   May 22nd, 2008 8:58 pm ET

MCcain has learnt from clinton, he is beginning the attack game yet he swore to run a descent campaign.Where is the descent Jonny?
Try not to loose respect, you are old enough to atleast deserve respcet so respect yourself first

Sterling Greenwood   May 22nd, 2008 8:58 pm ET

I don't remember anyone complaining all that much when we talked to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, even after Soviet Premier Nikita Khruschev said to the U.S. "We will bury you." It wasn't long after that statement that Richard Nixon, vice president then, went to Moscow and engaged Khruschev in what became known as the "Kitchen Debate." Why not talk with Iran. We won the Cold war without firing a shot at the Soviets although a lot of harsh rhetoric was exchanged.
Sterling Greenwood
Aspen Free Press

Marc PDX   May 22nd, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Obama: “That’s why I reject the attempts by some of my opponents in this campaign to distort my position…. ".

Actually it's hard to distort Obama's positions because he's too inexperienced to have any yet. In his three years in the Senate what has he accomplished. Anyone… please… list some accomplishments in this Comment section. Something HE accomplished himself. Something he sponsored. Something he drove through. Something he stood for in the Senate. Anything. Someone name something! This is the buy the Democrats are about to make President. Talk about the blind electing the blind!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 22nd, 2008 8:56 pm ET

The hateful literature that Hagee refers to has been circulated in Phoenix, Arizona for years. McCain didn't stop it then but campaigning for president now makes him denounce such hate. McShame is not truthful.

Mark Abram from New Jersey   May 22nd, 2008 8:56 pm ET

"Jews for Obama" is the biggest oxymoron you will ever hear.

Allison Marie   May 22nd, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Wow, he doesn't want our votes to count in a primary, however, he wants our votes in a general, after a bias, unfair, tainted primary process……….unbelievable!!!!!!

Uncounted & Boyucotted by the Obama Camp Florida

Eddie P. rochester ny   May 22nd, 2008 8:55 pm ET

FLIP-FLOP—–FLIP-FLOP—–FLIP-FLOP. FIRST HE SCREWS UP,AND LATER HE ATTEMPTS TO MAKE IT RIGHT. HIS WHOLE PRIMARY HISTORY HAS BEEN THE SAME. AS THE OLD SAYING GOES "HE DON'T KNOW IF HE'S COMIN OR GOIN.

libby   May 22nd, 2008 8:54 pm ET

GO OBAMA. Let's see if they run this in the ground like they did Reverend Wright. McCain knew how this man was. Whether he went to his church or not. It's not someone he just met. Now the shoe is on the other foot. Let's see how the media handles this. Maybe the Jews should whine about this too since they want to hold what Reverend wright said against Senator Obama. Just goes to show you that we all know some dummies in our lives but we are NOT responsible for what others say or do. Yeah McCain, get out of this one!

Shot in the Foot   May 22nd, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Obama is without doubt the absolute worst thing that has ever happened to the Democratic Party. He has split us down the middle and turned Democrat against Democrat in a way that is unprecedented.

After 8 years of George Bush this should be the year that the Republicans have NO chance to regain power but Obama and the DNC have effectively handed the GOP 4 more years in office.

Thankyou Obama for bringing this great country to its knees.. I hope you are proud.. I am sure Michelle is.

George   May 22nd, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Rev. Wright, Farrakan, doubts about Obama's religious affiliation are mere hypocritical arguments used by many who simply will not vote for any minority candidate. Let's stop this racist hypocris.y

Marc PDX   May 22nd, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Democrats are making me laugh! In their idealistic, naive exuberance they are about to elect an idealistic, naive president. I am sorry but 3 years experience in national politics is insufficient to govern the United States and deal with international issues and crises. It's just not. Even Hillary, in their final few debates, exposed this fact - and she's only marginally more experienced herself. Obama is going to hope and change his way through decisions and world events apparently. This will be about as fruitful and meaningful as Bill Clinton's "building a bridge to the future". Where is that bridge? And what does it do? We know what Bill did. But the bridge?? Dems are dumb! Dumbocrats. You'll buy anything that sounds nice like a little kid. At first I was apalled at how trivially they are approaching this election but now that it has fully settled in in my mind I'm just laughing about it. Hope and change…. I'm pretty sure we'll all find ourselves doing lots of hoping once Obama is president… "I hope he's not making a mistake", "I hope he can get us out of this now", "I hope they don't re-elect him 'cause we really need a Change!". Go Dems!

daniel dbe   May 22nd, 2008 8:49 pm ET

warmongering Mcbush, how did he even get to become a senator. dirty politics

Its about time   May 22nd, 2008 8:48 pm ET

I finally think that America is realizing how special Obama truly is…

Rich   May 22nd, 2008 8:47 pm ET

In Martin Luther King's speech on Vietnam, some of his powerful insights came from him trying to see the viewpoint of the enemy. Obama acknowledging Palestinian suffering in now way makes him "anything but a friend" of Israel; it means he has discernment and a nuanced view of the factors in the Israel Palestinian conflict . The RNC would like us to see the world in black and white, but most of use know that few things in life are that simple.

jerry   May 22nd, 2008 8:47 pm ET

To CNN Campell Brown
Ed Schultz showed stupidity by not having the courtsey to listen to other people. It seems that the Obama supports are all doing the same thing, not listening or studying the issuse, I have not seen Clinton supporters that where not courtsey to the other commenters

Sandy   May 22nd, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Well He needs to address all people, Obama I respect you for that.

George   May 22nd, 2008 8:47 pm ET

The moderators of these blogs are using realtime monitioring to weed out opinions that are contrary to the public opinion that they are trying to shape. This is the most cowardly act of manipulation of the media.

NO more GOP   May 22nd, 2008 8:46 pm ET

:o(

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
DO YOU ALL WANT TO PAY $12.00 A GALLON FOR GAS…. THIS IS WHAT THEY ARE SAYING…

COME ON DEMOCRATS — LET'S WORK TOGETHER AND GET BACK THE WHITEHOUSE FROM THE GOP…

DO YOU WANT TO LOSE YOUR JOB OR HOME? BECAUSE THE GOP DO NO CARE ABOUT US….

THINK ABOUT–

TIME TO STOP THIS HATING - TIME TO STOP FUSSING -

It is about the Democrats vs the GOP- Nothing Else

WIN BACK THE WHITE HOUSE FOR YOUR FUTURE!!!

Susie   May 22nd, 2008 8:46 pm ET

I think Jews will not vote for Obama.

We will not.

Sonny, CA   May 22nd, 2008 8:45 pm ET

"The Republican National Committee, looking to attract new support from this traditionally Democratic constituency, released a memo after Obama's synagogue visit that said his positions signaled that he was “anything but a friend” of Israel, including remarks about Palestinian suffering and his willingness to consider dialogue with nations hostile to the United States and Israel."

So, the RNC are for Palestinian suffering?

NO more GOP   May 22nd, 2008 8:45 pm ET

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
DO YOU ALL WANT TO PAY $12.00 A GALLON FOR GAS…. THIS IS WHAT THEY ARE SAYING…

COME ON DEMOCRATS — LET'S WORK TOGETHER AND GET BACK THE WHITEHOUSE FROM THE GOP…

DO YOU WANT TO LOSE YOUR JOB OR HOME? BECAUSE THE GOP DO NO CARE ABOUT US….

THINK ABOUT–

TIME TO STOP THIS HATING - TIME TO STOP FUSSING -

It is about the Democrats vs the GOP- Nothing Else

WIN BACK THE WHITE HOUSE FOR YOUR FUTURE!!!

Debby   May 22nd, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Obama flips everytime he gets confronted. Boy he is going to make a scary President if he gets elected. McCain must have said 5 or 6 times that he didn't believe Obama shared the Wright issue. I heard alot of the Jewish people were still holding their noses after Obama spoke to them today.

JFK   May 22nd, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Many people do NOT want Obama. He needs to wake up and realize he has some problems.

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 22nd, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Does anyone know who McCain's pastor, priest , rabbi, or any other leader of religious belief is? The same goes for Hillary, how much do you really know about these two people's religious beliefs?

I watched as Barack gave his speech today, and boy did he get a lot of applause! Good work Barack!

Seminole3232 - Atlanta   May 22nd, 2008 8:43 pm ET

McCain is more of the same. Anyone who thinks he is any different needs to wake up, smell the coffee, and use that thing between their ears that's collecting dust (their brain).

UNITED states   May 22nd, 2008 8:42 pm ET

NOT RED STATES

NOT BLUE STATES

but the UNITED STATES

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

noemi in los angeles   May 22nd, 2008 8:41 pm ET

WOAH, Yeah!!

Obama Generation, Stand Up!!

sacto joe   May 22nd, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Obviously Reverend Hagee THOUGHT Senator McCain "shared his views" - he endorsed him!

There's ASOLUTELY ZERO difference between linking McCain's beliefs to that of his endorser or linking Obama's beliefs to his minister. The attacks on Obama were always unjustified, just as any attacks on McCain would be.

But will McCain be savaged the way Obama was? I think not. The media has clearly taken sides in this election.

Prove me wrong, CNN.

FEDUP   May 22nd, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Obama is so stupid. He stated in the debate he would meet without preconditions with our enemys. He has since said there would be low level meetings beforehand. Which is it going to be? It's like the Flag Pin issue, what ever floats your boat.

Angela   May 22nd, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Face it…………..you are supporting the wrong candidate. McCain will win by a landside!!!

jerry   May 22nd, 2008 8:40 pm ET

I have had enough of Obama supporters on Cnn Why do they think it is so smart to try and talk over someone, dont they see how rude it really is shows that they are so stupid, Why would Campell Brown ask that kind of person to come on show. I liked Carville who said he was sorry that he was talking while they were interuppting him. I like good debates with courtsey but not stupidity

Herman Goldman from new York   May 22nd, 2008 8:40 pm ET

He'll never get our Jewish vote, especially since he wants to break bread with Iran's leaders who have called Israel a "stinking corpse."

I suppose he'll bring back a treaty from Iran promising "peace in our time."

I'm waiting for Obama to deny the Holocaust but he'll probably wait until after he's elected.

An American in Canada for David   May 22nd, 2008 8:39 pm ET

One thing Obama will find out about the Jewish Community is that they are loyal people.

Unlike the African-Americans that have come out in the 90% range against H.R. Clinton, Jewish citizens don't change easily because they are intellectual voters.

They know also when they hear someone speaking whether it is the truth or just rhetoric.

And that is what Obama is nothing but rhethoric in an empty suit…

H.R. Clinton, President 2009-2012

susie   May 22nd, 2008 8:38 pm ET

You can't stay in a church for 20 years and not learn anything. Why does Obama think the people are so stupid. Anyways in his books he writes about issues that would represent what he had heard at that church. Plus, he gives thousands of dollars to the church.

mcd   May 22nd, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Nice try Johnny boy, why did you even bring it up? I thought you were above this kind of stuff…

or did you flip flop on the straight talk now to?

cullbaby   May 22nd, 2008 8:35 pm ET

GO OBAMA GO!

Mary   May 22nd, 2008 8:35 pm ET

These people are smart. They will not fall for his political pandering.

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