Seems like the latest "Sore Losers" tactics is to "Write-in" Hilllary's name as a way to indirectly have McCain win. I question whether these people are really true Democrats and Hillary supporters or Republicans, posing as Democrats, continuously stoking the fire's of discontent.

However, if you are a Democrat and have firmly made up your mind that you will be voting for McCain, directly or indirectly, then the first thing you should do is to write yourself a letter. Yes, a letter, a good old-fashion postage type US Post Office variety, and list in it ALL the Great reasons why you gave your vote to the Republican candidate. Now you have to be honest and include the REAL reason why you did. Next, make 10 copies of it and mail them to yourself the day Before or On Election Day. When the letters arrive leave them sealed and place them in a place where you can see them, but not be in the way.

You're asking yourself, "Why a letter?" Well, should McCain win and then you begin to complain as to why big corporations are being given more tax breaks, why the war in Iraq is still going, why the rich keep getting richer, why we keep losing more and more rights each day, why the Supreme Court is so tilted to the right, etc, etc. and how he can continue to keep Bush's policies alive during bad times.

Well, what I can tell you is that YOU can find solace by going over to that stack of unopened letters that you sent yourself a couple of months ago. The reasons and answers to your outrage are there and they were written by you.

I don't know if any other readers have noticed, but it is very easy to tell which post come from conservative/republican voters.

Just read the post.

If it is a bunch of emotional ranting and raving, then it is from a conservative/republican. They are so used to ranting and raving on talk radio, that they can't help but continue it here as well.

I don't know if Obama will make a good President or not. But I do know that he can't do any worse than the current President.

Obama wins the primary battle and might win the election battle. One CHANGE I can guarantee will come is that the democratic party will eventually lose the political war. How you ask, cause millions like myself will eventually leave the party. The DNC simply abandoned and thrashed the Clintons just out of fear of insulting black democrats. Obama is a one time freak, 4 maybe 8 years. Do Democrats really expect blacks to show this same enthusiasm and this same level of support for future democratic candidates. I dont think that blacks will donate time and money for a spanish or white candidate in the future. The DNC will lose its white base, yep you won this time but you lost millions like me forever.

As a lifelong Democrat and Hillary supporter, I would like to be able to support Barack Obama, but his highly enthusiastic support from the radical left has me very NERVOUS; much in the same way Bush made me nervous with his support from the far right.
Presidents who have close ties to radicals have disasterous presidencies- our current Commander in Chief-to be sure. DECEIVING Congress into an Unnecessary War????

We have to have a President with a Cool Head who can handle and govern over all the diverse elements of our Society.

Barack has a ways to go to convince me he has this quality; and he needs to convince a good portion of 18 million if he wants to win in November.
I do have to agree with Rima though. The idea of a fervent OBAMA supporter who will vote for McCain if he brings HRC on the ticket is positively hilarious. They are either clueless about political issues or have major personal ones.

Obama will not stand by and let McSame send our kids off to die in Iraq. No Way. Nor will he allow McSame to give us four more years of Bush. No Way.
Those of you that are planning to vote for this war monger and really want to show your support for McSame JOIN THE ARMY. Many of you are no help anyway because you supported Hillary in MOUTH only but did not send her a dime to help her out. Don't hate on Obama because we supported him with our time and our MONEY. YOU LOST IT FOR HER. Our money was well spent.
OBAMA08

I was so angry when Hillary didn't win and I like many others threatened to vote for McCain. Now that I'm starting to settle down, I'm realizing how immature I was being. I'm a Democrat and will support Obama because he shares my values.

I would like to apologize to Obama supporters for acting like a spoiled brat in some of my earlier comments.

Now let's go get us the White House!!

GO DEMS!!!

As a woman, I identify with the anger and frustration of others who feel cheated of our chance to finally have a female Commander in Chief. We make up more than half the population and yet are ridiculously under represented in our government.
That being said, as a woman and a mother, in November I need to vote for someone who is going to represent my best interests and issues that are important to me. I need someone fighting for healthcare and education and I need someone who is going to appoint sensible Supreme Court Justices, who will have a tremendous impact on my children's futures with their rulings. (And I'm not just talking about Roe v. Wade, There are a lot of other issues that can directly impact our lives!)
Really, what it comes down to to me is, who is going to stand for the issues that are important to me in the White House? I need a Democrat to win this election in the fall. My family and I can't afford another four or eight years of Republicans.

Obama vs Mccain on the Iraq war is like the difference between a doctor that makes an accurate diagnosis of an illness( prescibing medication) and one that made the wrong diagnosis; commits the patient to a costly operaton that causes him unnecessary pain and hardship; but insists he can do a better job of closing.

I would rather not having the operation in the first place but if I did, I have it would trust the judgement of the doctor who had counselled against it, to close.

The blogs are insane. Take the first one. Do you guys realize as women if you vote for Mccain there will be seets open on the supreme court that will hurt the women's right to choose all because of racism.
Barack never once disrepected Hillary. What has he done really to disrespect the Hillary camp??????? You can make up reasons, but did he really. Mccain is Bush nad if you are a woman and you vote against Barack and for Mccain. I would have to call you insane. I said I would never vote for Hillary because she has been devisive, but if you look at Mccain and what he will do to our Country, I had to take a second look.

This year is for democrats…We can't afford another 4yrs of misery and stupidity………….

To all those who are always screaming about Obama 'not having having no experience' (Their bad grammar, not mine), I would suggest you read up on that other 'inexperienced man from Illinois' did when he became President. His name was Abraham Lincoln and he had even less experience than Senator Obama. But like Obama, he was an intelligent man with a true love of his country and a conscience.

MISSING ETHICS AND MORALS IN SOME DEMOCRATS!

Even though I live so far from the US here in Brazil I don't need to leave to know what is happening there. The globalized market and economy is very much dependent on the good functioning of the US economy.
We all want a democrat to win in the November elections with the hopeful outcome of improving the US economy. We are concerned about the divisions in the Democratic Party for such trivial reasons and the apparent absence of ethics and morals of some voters.
Now is not the time for petty differences and prejudice which cause such division… Now is the time for the party to unite! Each one of you needs to let go of the ego, fanatism and preconceptions turning and to support the democratic candidate Barack Obama.
Obama is a good candidate, intelligent, well educated and well prepared to be president in any country of the planet. He has great ideas and projects being some of them similar with the Hillary program. And still he has a good team and support of excellent democrat politicians to work and help US.
It is very sad ethically and morally that some who supported Hillary in the primary say that they won't support Obama should he become nominated. This will, later on, prove to be a grave error. It has been eight years of the nonsense and absurdity of the Bush presidency only to see the image of the USA declining into negativity.
I think that these people that say “We will vote for McCain”, they cannot criticize George W. Bush for lying, disrespecting the Constitution and disrespecting the determinations of the ONU when he began the immoral and illegal Iraq war.
These people are having a children's behavior and being bad example of democrats for all us that truly love the liberal democracy. What type of democrats are you? Terrorists or blackmailers?
It's time of urgent changes there and the Bush Administration cannot to continue with McCain. Or want you more wars? More lies, expenses and Americans dieing in immoral battles? Or going to down the economy there? Obama wining the election in November places an excellent team of democrats in power and raises the hope of change for every one of us…
The Brazil and the Americas are with Obama 08!
Sincerely
Dalmo

gregg45 June 8th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

write in… hill yes.. I guess you expect her to share her millions with you and others, once you cause a lose to the democrat voters?

Once you write her name in do you honestly thinks she going to call you and say thank you? After November they all (including Hillary) will still be able to AFFORD gas, have ENOUGH MONEY to survive any type of economy woes, outstanding health insurance for entire family, still have their JOBS, continue to have MILLIONS of dollars in their savings accounts. The only lesson you will teach anyone, including yourself, is that you are a selfish voter.

I am a Obama supporters, but if Hillary was the nominee, I would vote for her in a second, she's DEMOCRATES- RIGHT…I AM A DEMOCRATE………………

Hillary Lost! She Lost! She Is Out! She Will Not Be President! Stop Taking About How She Was Mistreated! She Lost Because She Lost! Anyone Who Votes For Mccain Because She Lost Is A Loser Too!

ABC wants to host a debate? Now why would Senator Obama option for another ambush from ABC. What do they want to do? , , , , continue the flag pin issue and use it to question his patriotism. No way!

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. No way ABC!!

Remember Hillary's father was a die hard Republican, she has his DNA, just a fundamental American value. We need new blood in the government, not only a new president but a whole bunch of clear critical thinking brain leaderships, not the ones who can't think outside of the old part lines niether inexperienced out of touch leaderships.

I think Senator Mccain is desperate to control how big Obama can get and how he can attract huge rallies. Mccain cannot do that and cannot afford to go as far as Obama can financially. So, his suggestion is to control Obama's message. I would like to see some debates in that style, but I also want Obama to continue to hold the large rallies all over the USA and bring new people into the process. We will win in November. I have no doubt!
Change we can believe in!
Obama 08, 2012

To: Florida not for Barack Obama – Ever
I get a real kick out of people like you thinking you speak for all of Hillary's supporters when you say all 18 million will vote McCain or write her name in come Nov. Get a grip! How old are you really, 12?
You are fortunately only one of a very few who will still hold fanatical views like that come November, the other 17,999,999 will have determined a vote to better their future and their children's future is infinitely better than holding onto such bitterness and voting to doom the country to another 4 years of failed republican policies.
Grow up and support your own party. Hillary is!

Someone mentioned wanting to know more about McCain before his POW days. Well, he was married to a model. She got into a horrific car accident so she looked quite different to him when he returned from war. From there he had an affair, divorced his wife, and married the mistress who was also a beauty queen, well-connected politically, and filthy rich. And so began his life with Cindy McCain. Do your homework. McCain is not an honorable man.

I just want to take this opportunity to beg all Obama supporters to resist arugering with Hillary's I do know that it can be extremely hard to do, but it really serves no purpose. Many of them will vote for Obama once they have the time to settle down and reason things out, but if they do not then that will be OK too, there is enough of us that have stood by him and millions that have had buyers remorse since voting for Hillary so that number is not as much as they are claiming, plus we must consider the Independents that were not allowed to vote in their state's primaries, then there are thousands of of young people that will becoming of age before Nov. that were not aware that they could have voted in Primaries. Also believe it or not many did not vote in Super Tuesday because they did not know who Obama was and did not believe he would have a chance, many that are sorry that they did not vote. There are those that are in Mi & Fla that will vote for Obama , then let's not forget those Republicans that will be voting for Obama. There will be EX HILLARY SUPPORTERS that WILL VOTE OBAMA, I AM ONE OF THEM!

Hillary supporters are acting like most that are not used to have power and now that they THINK they have it, they want others to beg and sweat over them, I will not, I believe it best to ignore them at this point, allow them time to calm down, but please STOP begging and arguring with them, they will have to reason this out on their own just like the MILLIONS OF US THAT DID!

IT'S TIME TO GET OVER IT MOVE ON, AND GROW UP! BUT FOR GOD'S SAKE SHUT UP ABOUT IT ALREADY! YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES DISAPPOINTED, I READ A COMMENT FROM A 15 YEAR OLD THAT HAS ALREADY REASONED IT OUT AND SOUNDS MORE MATURE THAT MOST GROWN UP IN THESE BLOGS STILL CRYING AND TAKING A TANTUM!

ENOUGH ALREADY! EITHER THESE PEOPLE ARE TOO STUPID TO REASON WITH ANY WAY OR THEY ARE JUST ANGRY AND WILL COME AROUND EITHER WAY IGNORE THEM FOR NOW!

NEW SUPPORTER OF OBAMA!

NO McCAIN!

END THE WAR, BRING OUR TROOPS HOME! HELP OUR ECONOMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Senator Obama,

Congratulations on a successful and hard fought campaign. Your opponent was truly formidable but you made it through to the Super Bowl of American politics. To help make it through your final contest, please allow me to give you a bit of wisdom.

WISDOM #1:
Your previous opponent (Hill & Bill & Chelsea) were unprepared for your attack strategy of "CHANGE", so the element of surprise worked to your benefit. As you know the element of surprise is an essential strategy to winning any contest. But now this creates a problem for you. You see the McSame camp has watched your epic battle with team HRC and they are resolute not to be asleep at the wheel when you unveil the CHANGE strategy going forward. The McSame camp will not be caught off guard like the HRC camp.

WISDOM #2:
Do not accept John McSame's offer for 10 town meetings "as requested". You may consider only 3 of 10 town hall meetings, and the first 3 must be severely modified to benefit you. Remember, no more than three McSame contest. In addition Senator Obama, you should pick the other debate battle grounds and do not pick any more than three contest. In this way if you are losing the debate contest (and don't get cocky because it can happen), you will not have to quit the final debates because your are getting your butt whup, which will make you look very, very bad.

WISDOM #3:
REMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT RULE, NO MATTER HOW CONFIDENT YOU FEEL AGAINST YOUR OPPONENT, DO NOT ACCEPT HIS PROPOSITION TO FIGHT BATTLES ON THE GROUNDS HE SUGGEST. HE HAS ALREADY THOUGHT THROUGH EVERY POSSIBLE ANGLE TO BEAT YOU ON THE VERY GROUNDS HE HAS SELECTED. HE HAS NUMEROUS AMBUSHES WAITING FOR YOU. REMEMBER JOHN McSAME IS TRAINED IN THE ART OF WAR AND HE IS PLANNING YOUR DEMISE AS WE SPEAK. STAY AWAY FROM BATTLE GROUNDS HE SELECTED. IF YOU CHOOSE TO FIGHT ON HIS BATTLE GROUND, ONLY SIGN UP FOR THREE BATTLES. NO MORE. AND CHOOSE NO MORE THAT SIX TOTAL BATTLES INITIALLY. IF THOSE SIX BATTLES TURN OUT IN YOUR FAVOR, THEN YOU HAVE THE CHOICE TO ADD MORE McSAME SPANKINGS AT YOUR DESCRETION.

Sincerely yours,
An Obama Mama

Never will i watch MCBUSH DEBATE with Barack.THIS IS A GUY WHO CAN'T READ TELEPROMPTER very well…..The same guy that can't finish a sentence without error only if someone whispers in his ears..A debate between Barack and McCain is like a debate between high school dropout and a college professor……………………….

To Hoang, UC Berkeley:

If you don't think ending occupation in Iraq, curtailing Iran nuclear weapon development, having an universal health care, fixing the ecomony, reclaiming the status of USA, in the world, protecting women's right by selecting progressive Supreme court judges etc. are important for this country. Go write in whoever you want. Go waste your support for Sen. Clinton by electing John McSame. I hope you sleep well when Bush the 3rd is the next president.

After the conventions, only!

It is just as someone printed on here it isRepublicans ,Independants printing most of their going to vote for the McCain baloney.
Saying Obama has no experience can they not read ? What did this state ment get us into in the past 7 + years ?OMG
They want Roe v Wade to be taken away and woman being injured for life with back alley endings.
They are just waiting so we can send more of our Sons and Daughters to Iraq to have them return in a body bag by a war that was started by lies to the American people by you know exactly who/while McShame wants to continue the war just like the war monger he is ………………………………
Wake up America .

Gene you state …."we can't afford another 4 yrs of stupidity from old white man…" and you are no doubt a Black Racist. You are living proof that Blacks are racist are in this country. May I remind you that Obama thought there were 57 states in the Union? He has made other mistakes as well. Black people need to stop all this racism toward White people. You will tolerate any kind of performance or behavoir just so long as that person is Black. Get over it!

It was because of media propaganda and biased reporting that got stupid Bush elected. it seems like a dream that dummy and brainless Bush got elected twice in a country full of intellectuals, best political thinkers etc…..CNN, ABC AND FOX NETWORKS..Our country's future and our grandchildren's future relies in your hands……………………….

People in Washingto knows this: Senator McCain has proven to be extremely difficult to work with — EVERYBODY KNOWS HE HAS BAD TEMPER!!!!

If they both choose to do the town hall meetings – it should be a mixture of people, Democrats and Republicans. If I were Senator Obama, ABC would be out of the question.

Our Mccain grand pa doesnot have money for publicity and looking for Obama's help. He wants free publicity. Obama knows it very well and he will be on the ground not with this Bush's third term candidate.

I won't vote for Obama !!! I voted for HILLARY !!!!! Since, HILLARY is out I am not going to vote !!! I never trust Obama (Rezko link -convicted on 16 counts) I can't imagin, how Obama's supporters won't see IT.
NO !!!!!! TO !!!!!!! OBAMA !!!!!!!

Campaigns talk about change and party sheep (Dems and Reps) eat it up like candy.

The truth is that we are to lazy and content with moaning in corners, and listening to a lot of fantasies dreamed up by big money campaigns to see that nothing can be accomplish when you have a government run by the far left and far right.

What have the Democrats done since they took a majority? Nothing. Do you know why? They can't.

All I can hope is that one day, the press will come up with a way to give all real candidates a fair amount of attention, and that the folks that sit on the sidelines year after year (Independence) stand up and vote.

With that said, there is only one independent running. Look at their records. And I do not mean just during the time that they have been trying to earn a BIG party endorsement. (The only way into the White House)

There is nothing the same about McCain. The only true change candidate.

To Hoang, UC Berkeley……"You don't vote for a party; you vote for a president. It does not matter whether Obama is from the Democratic Party, nor does he have similar plans with Hillary". Do you know how DUMB you sound?, it is a fact when you vote for a president it’s either a democrats or republicans party group. If anyone believe this stupid comment, I hope they find you when they can't afford gas, health care, lose love ones in this war and high food cost. Write Hillary name, but for us who needs financial help, we can’t ask her for any money, Hillary has millions, what do you have? I am a Obama supporters and yes if Hillary was the nominee I would vote for her in a second, she's DEMOCRATES- RIGHT…I AM A DEMOCRATE………………

We the ones who are suffering from the Bush administration are getting tired of the voters who think it's all about THEM, when it should be about ALL of US. Some of us, voters have suffered the most, and we finally have a chance to get help from a demarcated president, you are going to block that. I considered myself as true democrats, because if Hillary would have won, as a Obama supporters would have thought of OTHERS WHILE I CASTED MY VOTE, and not pout because my choice of candidate didn‘t win. This thing were some of you say you will vote for McSame, to teach the DNC party or Obama a lesson. Please tell me how, with what your vote, our suffering, because after November they will still be able to AFFORD gas, make ENOUGH MONEY to survive any type of economy woes, still have JOBS to go to on a daily basis, continue to have MILLIONS of dollars in their accounts

Hillary may be loved by many women, but not everyone loves Hillary and believes she is the best person to be the President of the United States. Many Independants and Republicans would never vote for her. She be the "Great Woman's Hope" for many Democratic women, but Independent and Republican men and women young and old do not hold HIllary in the highest regard. She has to win the country. I believe more Republicans will vote for Obama. So for the few who won't vote for him, there are many who will take your place and will….
Go Obama!

Helen, he has experience. What's wrong with you? He was a professor at Northwestern, community organizer, Illinois state senate, and U.S. Senator. None of that matters though, because it's not about experience, it's about ideas and solutions. Show me the Constitutional document that says you need 20 years of government experience to run for office. There is none. You can be a farmer from Nebraska and be president. You just need lots of cash and good ideas for the country, and lots of people to listen to you. Guess what, Obama has all of those things. I am sorry you don't see the Fierce Urgency of Now why Obama is running for president. Or have you been asleep the last 7 1/2 years?

What Hillary supporters should understand is that there was never any perfect candidate. There were, at best, flawed choices, the pool of which has been narrowed down the final 2. So if Hillary's supporters are so against Obama, they should answer the tough question – am I so against him as to be for McCain? Ask and answer the question honestly, looking beyond hurt feeling and bruised ego, to what each candidate stands for, to each candidate's strengths and flaws. And then choose between the remaining options.

We like to talk about rights of a democracy. How little we talk about the accompanying responsibilities. America has winnowed its choices for president down to two. The responsible course of action is to chose between them.

I was watching CNN and I didn't know McCain BROKE while a POW!
He betrayed the USA to a enemy and confessed.Why is he running for President if he betrayed us?

I am not saying I would hold up but I know that about myself and wouldn't ever serve if there was a chance I would betray my country to the enemy as John McCain did.

McCain is considered a war hero for commiting treason while in uniform which doesn't surprise me since he is a republican.

Some Republicans send negatives comments here trying to sow the seed of anger between Clinton and Obama supporters.Let's not fall in their trap.

Democrats 2008

Quote:

"What a welcome change it would be were presidential candidates in our time to treat each other and the people they seek to lead with respect and courtesy as they discussed the great issues of the day, without the empty sound bites and media-filtered exchanges that dominate our elections."

In other words, "Senator Obama, let the people hear you speak without the aid of punditry, and other media types, do their best to clean up after your latest gaffe, and we'll do it in front of a live audience, not a media that is doing its best to get you elected."

Sounds good to me.

Obama has as much experience as another man from Illinois had when he won the Republican nomination in 1860. He also was a relative unknown, had little managerial experience, little elective office experience, and won the nomination over several very well-known, albeit male, candidates who felt that they had a lock on the nomination. He was also much derided and, in fact, not only did his detractors threaten to not vote for him but also threatened to, and finally did, leave the union. Now, of course, we know how wrong everyone was but it wasn't known how great a strength of character and intellect this man had until he was in office and faced, with the wisdom and conviction he put forth during his campaign, the great trials of this office.

It doesn't matter as much that you have experience to play the game but rather that when you play the game, you have the ability to do so well. I feel that we are to see greatness from this century's man from Illinois.

After the debacle of a debate with Stephanapolis and that other lame "moderator", McCain and Obama are correct in rejecting an ABC network hosted town hall.

I think everyone should stop being so negative. These town hall meetings have the potential to be wonderful, historic events that turn the election into an honorable contest of wits and issues. Granted, that sounds a bit unrealistic, but it could happen. At least the campaigns are agreeing on something.

Obama INGORE McCain!
Don’t Agree to anything.
Run the campaign as if he does not exist.
You can marginalize him by not referring to him.
Make the campaign about the “people” not the presidency!
He doesn’t get it!
The “movement” transcends a single person.
The more he talks about himself and you the more the people will understand the notion of a need for real change.
In short don’t play by the “old” political rules.
Love – your friends in Canada

Hoang,

Correction: you are not voting for a person, you are voting for an ADMINISTRATION. Unquestionably, Barack will appoint many of the same people Hillary would. If you want a continuation of Republican administration with the possible continued influence of Dick Cheney, Karl Rove, and all the other incompetents in Bush's circle, then don't vote Democratic.

If you believe in Hillary's honesty and trust her, you will do as she wishes and prays for. Otherwise, you obviously don't trust her honesty or judgement.

To Hoang, UC Berkeley: Do the capital letters mean you are enraged?
Your comment was identical to the one on the previous ticker. In capital letters!

All of you folks who are going to write-in Clinton, or vote for McCain, or stay home and not vote, it is your choice, of course, but it seems you are
acting in a self-defeating way. Is McCain's plan what you want for you and your children and grandchildren? Do you want your teenagers to do combat when they are old enough to enlist?

Any woman who votes for Senator McCain is giving up the Right to Choose. That's his position, clearly stated, and as a person who fought for Choice, I shudder at the thought of returning to those terrible times.

I am personally anti-abortion, but I will defend to the end a woman's right to make decisions about her own body.

And, by the way, I don't want my grandsons fighting in Iraq.

To all women who vow to sit the election out, or vote McCain:

You are reinforcing the "irrational" stereotype that strong women are trying to shake off.

Obama supporters seem to have an attitude that us old, white, working men and women that do not have a college degree call looking down their nose at. They think that we must be brain dead because we cannot see Obama in all his glory. I have even seen here on CNN posts that we should not even be allowed to vote.

Do you really think it is a good idea to keep on insulting us? Do you really realize that you are? Moreover, do you think he is going to win the GE without us?

I would hope someone will ask Obama the hard questions that can not be answered with slick slogans and catchy phrases. There is a need for clear and concise substance on major issues. Issues that the news media has allowed Obama to duck. No 1 is the socialist idea that bigger gov't is better gov't. He and Michelle have both stated publicly that those who have will have to learn to do with less so that those who have less can have more. Pure unadulterated socialism.
No2 Who is going to pay for the parade of free programs that is nothing short of pandering to the electorate. There are some very unsettling parallels to the rise of the 3rd Reich and Hitler as someone who promised to have all the answers. His metoric rise to power brought devastating results to millions and affected the whole world.

John McCain is not George W. Bush, but unfortunately Barack Obama is Barack Obama.

Hillary in 2012.

This town hall model debate is the most prestigious debate model because no interference from the moderator, which is commonly seen as not fair as they should be.

Let's see if there is no help from the press, will Obama be able to show that he is capable and experienced enough to be the President of the United States.

I'm sure all the Obama supporters will not want to be moderated by a moderator who is biased toward republicans, and neither do the McCain supporters. So the only way out is to have unmoderated debate.

Brian William from NBC is long known as a speaker for the Democratic party. Will that be fair to have a debate moderated by him? Absolutely not.

CNN, see if you dare enough to publish this.

TO Hoang, UC Berkeley,

You wrote earlier that you will write Hillary in the ballot fo the presidential election. My question to you is: do you honestly think that she will actually become a president by putting her name on the ballot?
You know the difference between Hillary and Barack is? the Difference is that Hillary brain washed her supporters to look down on him, hate him disrespect him and that is why many of her supporters think he is not good without even listening or giving him a chance. Barack in the other hand tried to put his defferences between hi and her, not once he came and said she doesn't deserve to be a president and that he is out of touch, and that Mcain is better than her. Rmemberr she was the one who said these things.

Let me tell you something, she mught be tough person, a fighter, but she is not honest, sincere respectful candidate, she will whatever it takes to get her way and if she doesn't get her way she tries to screw everyone.

Don't do it John – "There be Dragons" You'll get your butt whopped by Obama. Best to stay away from debates unless you're really trying to unite the country behind Obama. (Which would be honorable, but I don't think that's your real intent)

Lou Dobbs says America is losing its identity. Obama and the politically correct news media contribute to the loss. Is Obama first an American or first an African? We can see his color of which like being white is nothing to boast of nor be ashamed of. Is he running for president of the United States of America or Africa? He needs to drop the divisive African American and just be an American like every other proud citizen of America.

A Vote for McCain is

all the same, and

a Vote to overturn Roe Vs. Wade

Abortions will not be a Womens choice. Wether you agree with it our not. You may want a choice.

If that happens do not complain.

Take the emotional out of the Vote. Hillary hurt herself when she said McCain was better than her fellow Dems candidates. Ie Obama

Now, she has to go back and say she was lying.

Gop already using her Line online.

Obama did her a better service and earned more money. The money came from the people, not media, senators or special interest like Hillary , Just the people.

McCain will loss this fall, as the economy continues to crumble and the sectarian violence continues in Iraq. Iraq and Iran are cutting deal this week., while our troops continue to die in a civil war.

McCain's ONLY reasoning for wanting these townhall meetings is because he does not do well in any other setting, he also wants to get his jabs in, you know the Republican style wise cracks, plus he wants to benefit from Obama drawing the crowds.

If I was Obama I would only agree to maybe one or two at the most. Let McCain draw his own crowds, plus pay his own way around the nation full price!

Obama don't be fooled by him, don't benefit him in any way. You don't need him he needs you! Obama please don't play these mind games with him the way you did with Hillary, don't cut him no slack make him earn his way through this race.

I can't stand how the Republicans play games with silly cracks and I just got a feeling these townhall meetings will lead to this, a way for them to put their added spins on the smallest things Obama says without so much focus on McCain except the obvious how silly he looks in comparsion to young, intellegent, handsome Obama.

Wow, check out these OT comments. I'd like to congratulate BOTH campaigns for doing the right thing and holding out for debates sponsored by the campaigns themselves, and open to all media, rather than hijacked by big media players with their own agenda.

It would be great if both candidates are sincere and we really end up with a dignified, respectful debate on the issues. This particular combination, McCain vs. Obama is probably the only match-up from either party that could have offered us that chance.

To those who aren't sure what Obama stands for or what his qualifications are, I would say, you start paying attention. This may be the fault of media coverage that focuses on the daily scandal instead of deeper issues. Let's hope these town hall meetings fix that problem, both for supporters and skeptics of Obama.

I agree with TXBad1 that both candidates should spend more time in rural districts. I'll bet that Obama will spend more time in Texas before election day than any Democratic presidential candidate in 40 years. If he does, you'll give him a chance?

I think people need to stop drawing attention to McCain's excessive age.

In my opinion, he should be treated exactly like normally-aged people.

Give disgruntled Hillary supporters some time. Very few are going to throw a hissy fit and stay home or vote for McCain once their emotions calm down. Obama shares almost all of the same issue positions as Hillary, while McCain believes the opposite.

We saw what happens when these non-college educated voters make an emotional selection instead of an intelligent one: George W. Bush's disastrous presidency. Hillary's voters will come around. They backed a fine candidate who narrowly lost because her campaign forgot to make an effort in some smaller states and got pounded.
That's no reason to doom the country to more Republican misery, and they'll see that in time. Hillary knows how important the election is, and will be campaigning for Obama on a regular basis.

To all you Obama people, I am a 62 year old Dem & never voted for a
Repub but this time I will be voted for Mccain. I voted for Clinton but this has nothing to do with the reason I will not vote for Obama. He has done nothing, he is all talk, he is a empty suit. I beleive in voting for the good of the country not any party. I really think Mccain is the best man for the job. Bush was going to change things too & look what we got, no thanks to you Obama people.

There are some very childish remarks in this forum. Anyone who was for Hillary Clinton and votes for McCain is a complete and utter traitor to Hillary and her causes. She said as much herself. All the people saying they don't vote for the party or principles but for the PERSON are dangerously close to indulging in the "cult of the personality". Even the old Soviet Union saw the danger in that kind of thinking. If you want four more years of Bush-type rule, then vote for McCain. If not, vote for Obama. Whatever you do, GROW UP and stop with the "emotional reasoning"!

After Gibson's and (can't spell George's last name) disasterous performance, who would agree to be hosted by ABC?

After the debacle C. Gibson and G. Stephanolous moderated and called a debate, I would hope Obama NEVER goes on ABC.

That's a pitty because ABC used to provide objective news coverage…especially Gibson. Stephanalous is and has always been a sleeze. He rates right up there or down there with McClellan.

I will be very anxious to see how Obama and McCain square off. I'm thinking no contest. McCain is not capable of talking about anything but the war and that is already getting very tiring. Again, we have to move forward and look to a stronger America by effective use of our resources.

IAM A DEMOCRAT AND HAVE been all my life
but there is alwaays a frist
to to say let the obama supporters have him
I will vots rep' [or] indep'
look bye demo' DNC let them help obama or hamas lover

HRC Supporters,

If you want to vote for McCain, do us a favor by cutting the talk.
You do not represent the millions of women who will see reason and get behind Barack. The delusional few who say they will vote for McCain will be more than comepensated by Republicans who cross over to vote demorcratic in november.
It is indeed a pity that some so called 'red-necks' will vote for a Black President while some highly educated , qualifed , but deluded women will vote out of spite for a senile man.

FYI
I have a republican neighbor who told me that he comes on these blogs and portray himself as a Hillary supporter that would not vote for Obama just to get real Hillary supporters to follow his lead. He also shared with me that there are many other Republicans that are doing the same. The absolutely love doing it. They stated they know that it is the only way McCain will win. Think about it.

You know what, I don't get what these Republicans mean when they say that experience is so important. If it means 4,000 dead soldiers based on faulty information, $4.00 gas per gallon, millions of homeowners in foreclosure, no healthcare plan, millions of people out of work and the mess that followed Hurrican Katrina, then thank the Lord for Sen. Obama and his "lack" of experience. To all the people who love this type of "experience" go right ahead and vote for the Republican agenda. No apologies are necessary!

FYI
I have a republican neighbor who told me that he comes on these blogs and portray himself as a Hillary supporter that would not vote for Obama just to get real Hillary supporters to follow his lead. He also shared with me that there are many other Republicans that are doing the same. The absolutely love doing it. They stated they know that it is the only way McCain will win. Think about it.

Some of you still havent figured out that "EXPERIENCE" AND GOOD JUDGEMENT ARE NOT THE SAME THING" We have $4.00/gal, a 5-year Iraq war, highest jump in unemployment in 30 years….etc due to the experience of John McSame, Dick Cheney, Rumsfeld and Bush.

There's probably close to 175 years of "experience" there but clearly there JUDGEMENT SUCKS.

Go ahead and vote for McSame and guarantee your children and grandchildren a tour of duty in Iraq and/or Iran.

Seriously to you really think writing her in will get her elected. If you support Hillary so much GET BEHIND her and FOLLOW her lead, cause I'll tell you this, if her supporters do turn around and write her in and vote for McCain you guys will set back all the progress she has created for women and all the progress Obama has made for the progress of African Amercans. McCain and the republicans do not care for anyone other than Rich White Males. Look at who the dems had running for Prez……
A woman
A black man
A Hispanic man
A part Native American Man
A White man

Now for the republicans…..

A white man
A white man
A white man

Which one of these groups truly represent AMERICAN THE "Melting Pot" and inspiration of what America stands for.

GET REAL!!!! Change must happen We need to regain our respect and ranking in the World and unite as Americans.

mm,

John McCain was a married man with children while he lay as a POW. When he was finally released and came home, he meet Cindy where they carried on an adulterous affair. Later he divorced his wife and and married Cindy. To this day he still pay his wife spousal support. This is probably why he and Cindy want do joint tax returns, so he will never have to increase her spousal support.

Re: (MN) John McCain's marriage to Cindy is his second marriage. John was in a failed marriage when he met Cindy age 25 and John was age 43. After divorcing his first wife, John immediately married Cindy.

Anyone can debate McBUSH……EVEN LITTLE KIDS……..

To either Mr. McCain or Mr. Obama -

In your consideration of VP candidates, you would do well to look at Nupur Lala. She can spell like crazy!

I believe she would also look good in hot pants.

MY 4yr old son will debate McCain without looking at the teleprompter, and without preparing for it…There 're so many issues facing our nation. I don't know what McCain will tell Americans…..that he is not part of Washington or he is a candidate of change as well…McCain is brain dead….yes! he has serve this country so as many of us, because he served doesn't mean he is entitle to the presidency, and experience is not how long you have been in Washington is how well you impact people's life.

The old America is dying – A new America is born.

Obama for President!!!

For Hillary supporters not voting or switching to McSame.

Go on and do it, don't spead anymore hate and other BS, I don't believe for a minute, that you are true Democrats.

But please stop the nonsense.

write in… hill yes

There is no possible way I can vote for McCain. I am a life long Republican but enough is enough. The failed policies, lies and lack of accountability of the Bush administration has this Republican supporting Obama.

its funny how you republicans pose to be hillary Clinton supporters with hopes to drive democrat women to the republican party. I have news for you once Obama and the DNC puts the spotlight on your pro life judges you wish to put in office to overturn the landmark 1973 Supreme Court ruling on abortion and privacy rights for women ( Roe vs wade) republican and democratic women will vote in herds against mccain and vote obama so keep trying. I see these post all the time copy and past republican copy and past.

Obama 08

why don't people comment on the story, not on the general election?? This isn't the place for the "my guy's gona thrash your guy chat!"

This story has absolutely nothing to do with whether Clinton's supporters will or will not vote for Obama, so don't comment on it. It has nothing to do with McCain's biography or Obama's experience, so don't talk about it!

I am convinced that Obama will outshine McCain in any venue. It is obvious that McCain is attempting to set up Obama for failure by suggesting 10 town hall debates with no moderators. But he will soon find out that Obama is adept at holding his own in any setting. McCain is "old school" in his thinking. Obama represents positive change. Let the games begin!!!!

Obama ———- Mc Cain has had a 4 months to campaign and tell Americans about who he is!

For now… just stay focus on your campaign and don't push yourself to any of Mc Cain's demands!

He is not able to rise as much money as you – so ——— he's looking for free time! In the mean time – I hope you continue to give speeches for big rallies! I love those!

Go Bam!

McBush wants the town hall meetings, and so many, because it will be free advertising for him. He's hurting for money and can't compete with Obama's ability to advertise.
Also, McBush laughs alot of questions off, and that's easier to do in the casual town hall meeting. He doesn't perform well under pressure.

thank you all for god,,, god will sit now,,, obama took over,,, may god rest in peace

Sara….umm..hehe ditz…what?!? can you honestly repeat what you said and make sense. Obama had nothing to do with last 8 years, Republicans eat him alive? wow get a reality check, where the hell have you been. Experience, idiots, this is over we talked about this already, this isnt the 1860s. military experience doesnt matter, know your history, and as far as the presidency, THEY HAVENT FREAKIN BEEN PRESIDENT YET!!! HELLO!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! you people really i beg you shut off the tv, talk to a vet, read a book. Get your head out of your arse

Obama will give an exemplary performance at any town hall. Now, he should focus on areas where he is weak, such as, WV, KY, AK, etc. Although I don't think die-hard racists will somehow magically see the light and vote for him, I think he could still make an impact on those folks. Also, to all the Hillary Supporters….you're cutting off your nose to spite your face if you vote for John McCain. I don't know why you would pick McCain over a democratic candidate who had almost the same platform and Clinton. As someone who is not a national of this country but very involved in this campaign I can tell you that many abroad are applauding an Obama Presidency!

McCain is a nut he can't even read teleprompter very well, can't make his own speech. confusing Shiites and shunis, has not idea about economy…..we can't afford another 4 yrs of stupidity from old white man…

I STILL bash those who vote against their party. There is a reason why the nominee from respective parties is called the "standard bearer," which was why I was prepared to "hold my nose" and vote for Hillary. A vote for the person, regardless of who that person might be, of the Replican party invites a war without end in Iraq and tax breaks for the wealthy. Privatized social security and healthcare are "bonuses" that you get, along with conservative supreme court justices. I fully understand there is a PERSON who represents that party's ideals but it then becomes a question of which is more important — the principles in which you believe or the person in which you believe. The problem there is when the two are INSEPERABLE! If you believe in McCain the person, you are voting for HIS principles — not yours — because he won't divorce himself from HIS as you are prepared to do from YOURS. So who loses? Not him. Like unto it, NOT voting for the party "standard bearer" constitutes the same thing. Given most ballots are automated and/or do not provide an option for a "write-in" candidate, choices dwindle. For those that DO provide such and opportunity, since there would not be as many "write-in" votes as ballot votes, the "write-in" votes become WASTED votes that, again, benefit the Republican "standard bearer." Further, you speak of voting for someone who "acts fast." That has proven to be our undoing in ending up in this war. I want someone who thinks things through so that they make SOUND — not RASH — judgements. It doesn't matter HOW FAST you act if the actions are WRONG! Likewise, I see absolutely NOTHING about John McCain that would indicate to me that he is any more capable as a leader than Barack Obama. Experience? What is it? I'm a military officer that outranked him as a naval officer — and have spet more years in the military! I don't feel more experienced or qualified to be president than Barack Obama because of that, so I certainly don't see why McCain would be more qualified. And lastly, certainly when it comes to intellect and ability McCain has NOTHING on Obama. Look no further than the campaigns they have run during the primaries and the people with whom they have chosen to surround themselves in managing those campaigns. Obama presents himself as a more organized and forward-thinking person with a sense of direction unlike McCain's — which is clearly "business as usual."

I'm looking for the stark difference between McCain and Obama. McCain seems stuck in the war and makes bad choices. If he's so great, why did he get shot down and cave to his captors with propaganda tapes. Looking out for his self, selfish in my book. I want someone who thinks things out and ask question to know more. I want to have an idea of their outlook on the United States. How are they going to FIX what President BUSH has done over 8 years of doing nothing…. I want someone who can get us back and move us forward. I'm not looking for someone old and stuck in the past.

A great place to start should be on C-Span and be three hours at least in time.

Washington, D.C.

Obama will get crushed by McCain in these debates. He never gave any real details about his ideas (if he even has any) during the debates with Clinton, all he kept saying was "Hope hope hope". Well everyone has Hope. And the independents and republicans won't be satisfied with Barack beating around the questions like the democrats apparently were. Baracks a nice guy, but he is the most extreme member of his party – and McCain is one of the most moderate of his. Which do you think will be reaching across party lines to work together? Not Barack and his policies of pro-abortion, big government – communism anyone? – affirmative action (any white people out there? I hope you wanted to live in poverty and never get a job. Because that's what Barack and affirmative action promises to do for you!), etc. Obama STILL has not admitted he was wrong about the state of the surge. Pathetic…

McCAIN '08 and '12

THAT IS GOOD NEWS THAT BOTH OBAMA AND MCCAIN CAMPS REJECTED A ONE NETWORK SPONSORED DEBATE OR TOWN HALL MEETING. WE ALL KNOW ABOUT THE NBC BIAS THAT
WAS OVERWHELMINGLY AGAINST ONE CANDIDATE AND FOR THE OTHER. WE WILL NOT FORGET THAT EVER. AND HAVE NOT WATCHED NBC SINCE.

Obama brings hate and threats to this election, a obama blogger on greta wire said ,we have you flagged, as in anybody that dares to be anti-obama, this is what the media has done, literally put men, women and young adults in harms way, may one day you all wake up.

we the American people are being held hostage by some thug candidate, and sorry excuses for senators,congressmen/women and the media….

I hope and pray that the American people realize the importance and seriousness in picking a President. This position requires demonstrated experience and dedication. This is not a rock contest. Obama is gifted in speaking but what he says has little or no substance. We can all speak of change but there is change for the bad as well as the good. One thing is certain in deciding who to support in backing a candidate, it is totally irrelevant to base it on someone else reputation. This is totally ignorant. Selecting a president is a serious decision it should not be used to express anger or frustration against someone who is not even on the ballot. When you consider Obama it is best that you really know what he stands for and what is his real agenda. You should also consider that the issues of our times are the "economy", "security", "terroism" and as a sub-issue "Iraq". It doesn't take a rocket scientist to conclude that Obama has no experience or record to address any of these issues. Oh yes, he made a speech against entering into the conflict in Iraq but if he had the information at that time as other members of Congress and the Administration had(in fact, most Nations in the Free World), would his position been any different. We do know that when he was a member of the U.S. Senate, he did support all the major legislation to support the War. Perhaps, former President Clinton was correct when he said it was all a "fairy tale". For a person who has to be told that patriotism is something you express without hesitation (consider the symbolism in wearing the American Flag pin, putting your hand to your heart when saying the pledge of allegiance, and even when your wife has to become an adult before she is proud of America) are signs that cannot be ignored. Yes, America, get to know your candidate before casting your most cheerish vote. The stakes are high!!!

Helen in NY said: "He has no real background and any resume."
i think you meant GW Bush. check out his resume. he was drunk till he was 40. And, Harkin energy- his "business" – was bailed out by the taxpayers & the saudis to keep it afloat just before he left the company & dumped his stock shares. Soon after the company tanked but not before he made his money. he got into yale becasue he was a legacy. not because he was intelligent.

no one had more experience in govt than dick cheney & donald rumsfeld and look how they demolished the military and ballooned the natl. debt.

obama was a community organizer in inner city chicago and anyone who has organized volunteers knows leadership skills are necessary to motivate volunteers to work with no pay. obama out organized the clinton & dnc machine o win the nomination.

he has advanced through his own merits- not from his family legacy or taxpayers money. he is ready to lead this country and the country is ready for a statesman.

Why are posters still talking about Hillary, she is not running for president anymore. It is over.

What a concept! If that had been the case with the democratic primaries, Obama might not have gotten the kid gloves treatment and been crowned by the networks before the primarie were over and Hillary might actually have been treated as an equal candidate.

Hillary Lost – get over it !!!

Obama is smart, thoughtful and has good policies, better than McCain.

Watch the debates and see the Democrats made the right choice…

To the cowards like Helen and Rick: You guys don't get it. This isn't about you, or me, or Hill, or Obama. This is about this Country. For the one's that say they will vote for McCain, so be it. Obama, Hillary, and McCain ARE ALL MILLIONAIRES. So will you really be hurting them?? I doubt it. But., when your house gets foreclosed on, your cars get repo'd, and your sons, daughters, husbands, brothers, or WHOEVER get drafted to fight Iran just remember you can look in the mirror and say "Thanks (Fool's name here), we sure showed them.
As for Hoang, I'd just say one thing. You're tellin me you didn't vote for Hill based on issues.. Because they're almost identical. So you've shown your true motives and intelligence.

Thank God both campaigns have rejected using the "press" to moderate future debates. As the primaries made clear, reporters do an awful job asking fair and relevant questions in a debate format, often focusing on trivia aimed at boosting TV ratings rather than shedding useful light on the candidate's positions or qualifications.

I am a die hard obama fan who was as bitter as most at hilary for the campaign she run and for her refusal to acknowledge him on tuesday as the winner. HOWEVER after her speech on saturday she has changed my mind towards her and I would like him to pick her as his VP. Not because of the idle threats of hillary supporters but (call me stupid) I actually believe her that she will work hard for Obama, and that she is the most qualified for the second slot.

Just my humble opininon as a College educated black man down here in Jacksonville, Florida

here is a messeage for all you from Orlando, Florida. McCain you have just inherit 18 million voters to your camp.

One or two town hall style meetings is fine. However, Barack should not agree to more than that. He should plan his own campaign and not let McCain decide how to let the American people get better acquainted with him.

Run your show McCain and Obama will do the same.

Obama 08/12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ther's an old saying…………… He who cares the most will lose.
McCain cares very much for America and her people.
Obama cares only for himself and his agenda.

I will vote for McCain and hope and pray that he wins for our country's sake.

Clinton supporters:
Please, please, please GET. OVER. IT.

This unnecessary war is costing us millions of dollars A MINUTE. Wouldn't you like your kids and grandkids to have school books without pages missing, and information from the last 10 years? THEN VOTE FOR OBAMA.

If Hillary was the nominee, I would be saying the same thing about her, have no doubt. BUT IT'S OVER.

We need you, Hill-fans! We're all Dems here. No hard feelings, right?

um wonder why McCain want townhall meeting? Obama don't < McCain set the the pace or tone in this election continue to be your own man. Continue to have your rallys as well town hall meeting. McCain surely cannot draw the people like you can at rallys and he knows it as well. Invite him to one of your rallys to discuss the issues see if he will accept.

To all you "disenfranchised democrats". By your measure I am probably a child, and so by your eye probably lacking in knowledge. I can tell you, however, that Barack Obama is the most inspirational person I have ever seen. Even if he had lost to Hillary, though, I would have voted for her. I may dislike her but they both stand for the same thing. A democrat is a democrat, and if you think otherwise shame on you. If you can call yourself a democrat then you will agree with Obama's views much more than McCain's. Do you really want him as president? I understand you may not like him as a person – in many cases unreasonably so – but would you really want 4 more years of almost literally George Bush? Ask yourself that. It becomes a sad world when a "child" can think more logically than nearly 35% of Hillary supporters.

I AM DESPERATE TO LEAVE A BETTER WORLD TO MY DAUGHTER, and coming generations.

We must make investments NOW to get us off oil. Its going to take time, but if we don't start now, it will be too late.

That is why I must vote for Obama. I trust him to INVEST IN AMERICA – and in our future. I trust him to not play the old Washington games that have got us stuck in a legislative stalemate over the environment.

Obama got my support when he refused lobbyist money and said he'd invest in education, teachers, and have health care meetings not dominated by lobbyists, and protect social security.

We must top spending our kids future in Iraq. We must invest in the US.

Since I care about the future of the Supreme Court I WILL BE VOTING DEMOCRATIC IN THE FALL however I just wanted to remind everyone that the "mainstream media" is really CORPORATE MEDIA they have a vested interest in keeping the hatred flowing in the Democratic Party we must remember these corporations are for the most part Repulbican leaning … DO NOT TAKE THE BAIT…. stay strong … stay Democratic …. GO OBAMA GO!!!!

It is hard to believe how immature the Clinton supporters are being. They really need to grow up and behave like adults. Hillary and Barracks proposed policies were nearly identical proving my point that they are threatening to vote against Obama purely out of spite. I really don't think Obama will need these voters to defeat McCain in November. He will take advantage of the 18-40 age groups who see something very refreshing in Obama's campaign, transparency.

YEA THIS IS THE MAN THAT TRASHED OUR ECONOMY

WITH HIS 100 YEAR WAR. HE DOES NOTHING BUT LIE

ABOUT EVERYTHING INCLUDING ALL THE THINGS

BUSH LIED ABOUT.

Just watch……………………obama will not want a question/answer format with the audience. Instead he will want to give a speech. AND he'll want to speak AFTER McCain. The fool is nothing but an empty suit.
McCain 08

What kind of man if you can call him one would leave his wife after she has gotten into a car accident and get badly hurt? John McSame.

Write in Hillary if you like, but be aware that most states do not count write-in votes in a presidential general election, unless the candidate files as a write-in. And some states don't count them at all. If you don't believe me, Google it.

THIS IS A VERY SMALL MAN WITH EVEN A SMALLER

MIND, TRYING TO UNDERMINED SENATOR OBAMA.

Obama talks about being a uniter and respecting Hillary and her voters but do his actions follow his words? Doesn't appear like it. While Clinton was giving her speech on Saturday where was Obama? He was playing GOLF. Another sign of lack of respect and arrogance by the ELITIST OBAMA. Another reason for Hillary supporters to vote for McCain.

—-no ABC
—-no Bloomberg

Only CSPAN or PBS.

What will McCain say? Lets stay in Iraq barack wants to "surrender" altho there isnt anyway of getting out of a war against extremist they are like cockroaches, gas prices are bad and obama opposes a "gas holiday" which would save three cents in the long run one once the speculators and oil companies raise the price of gas anyways. He will say obama wants universal health care but I can give u a credit on your taxes altho 47 million kids women and men dont have health care..due to the lack of jobs who pays for it, money because they dont have a job to pay for the high prices the doctors charge per visit. What will he say about all the americans in the housing melt down? U guys are doing ok, our economy is doing great! No. its Past time for change, we dont want more of the same, From Citizen McCain and Republican party

Dear Hillary supporters,
Please come to our side and support Barack Obama. We are begging you all. We need you. Pleaseee? Just for the sake of thousands of dying Americans and Iraqis? Wouldn't you feel ashamed if because of your vote for McSame or not voting at all, the war goes on forever, and thousands more die?

Bloomberg is itching to become a VP candidate on either, or both, tickets.

What will McCain say? Lets stay in Iraq barack wants to "surrender" altho there isnt anyway of getting a war against extremist they are like cockroaches, gas prices are bad and obama opposes a "gas holiday" which would say three cents in the long one once the speculators and oil companies raise the price of gas anyways. He will say obama wants universal health care but I can give u a credit on your taxes altho 47 million kids women and men dont have health care..due to the lack of jobs who pays for it, money because they dont have a job to pay for the high prices the doctors charge per visit. What will he say about all the americans in the housing melt down? U guys are doing ok, our economy is doing great! No. its Past time for change, we dont want more of the same, From Citizen McCain and Republican party

To all you puerile Democrats (the words go together nicely, don't they?) who bray that you're going to vanquish John McCain, why don't you first pick up a copy of Garner's Guide to Modern American Usage? Then, perhaps you could understand how ignorant you sound. Believe me, this would be a better use of your time than the deadening bromides you write.

Everybody needs to calm down before swearing up and down who you will and won't vote for come November. Some of the Hillary supporters are backing themselves into a corner with their rhetoric, and it's one that they just might regret. Do you really want to tell your grandkids in twenty years that you voted for McCain out of anger? Let's everybody relax a little bit and really think about what each of the candidates stand for.

For all you "no Hillary = I vote for Mccain" I dare you to go look up him laughing about Hillary being called the B-word on youtube. Just type in John Mccain its one of the top videos…then come back and complain about so-called Obama sexism. Got any smart comments to cover up that one??? Wonder why this isnt being made public??

THIS RACE IS ABOUT 2 PEOPLE MCCAIN AND OBAMA…DISGRUNTLED HILLARY…ITES NEED TO GET A LIFE …YOU HAVE 2 CHOICES PICK ONE AND GROW UP! NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOUR BOO HOO….ING….

Obama struggles when he is in an unscripted situation. McCain struggles in scripted situations. The town hall style debates are going to be a clear advantage for McCain. Obama can give a great speech but his writers won't be there for him when somebody asks a question he isn't realy for.

ABC, what a joke? They should never use ABC at all. Just think how biased it was towards Obama.

HOW WILL MCCAIN BE ABLE TO DO A TOWN HALL MTG W/OUT A TELEPROMPTER?

MaCain is doing the right thing, that is throw the media away. They have over stepped their boundary

Obama should not be under McCain's pressure for a debate at the moment. He only secure the normination a couple of hours ago or days ago. He has his own plans as well and when the time is right McCacain's camp will be disorganised simple b'cos he is dealing with a small town organiser – Obama'08

WHY are you Clinton and Obama supporters STILL carrying on in such a childish manner? DO you guys not get that your on the SAME team? What part of teamwork don't you people understand!!!

Clinton Supporters – Are you so bitter that you are willing to betray your on candidate? It was very clear in Sen. Clinton's gracious speech yesterday that she urged ALL her supporters to UNITE and support Sen. Obama so that we ALL win in putting a Democratic President in Office. I mean is this how you HONOR your candidate by such betrayal and vindictiveness? That's TRULY a dishonor on your part. It's a TRUE SLAP IN Sen. Clinton's face from people who claim to "support her". How SAD is that.

Obama Supporters – YOU need to STOP with the Clinton Bashing. It's OVER and Sen. Clinton ran a good race and she lost. She has honored Sen. Obama by endorsing him and graciously supporting him and encouraging her supporters to do the same. She has publicly stated that she will BACK SEN. OBAMA for the Presidency. So ENOUGH with the Clinton Bashing,

The primary race is OVER and DONE. STOP rehashing the PAST, STOP talking about shoulda, coulda, woulda. IT'S OVER. We can't go back and we shouldn't. We need to move forward and FOCUS on the BIGGER PICTURE HERE. We need to UNITE if we are going to BEAT John McShame. We better start acting like a TEAM or we are going to LOSE the championship game and all YOU whinners will be the cause of the LOST!!

STOP fighting, IT'S NOT HELPFUL and IT DOESN'T SOLVE ANYTHING!! THE PRIMARY IS OVER. There is only ONE Democratic Party now. Sen. Clinton has jumped on board and we need to MOVE forward and focus on winning. Bottom line.

I'm SICK and TIRED of all these petty and vindictive comments in this blog. This is NOT about YOU…. so get OVER yourselves!!!

If you want to vote for John McBush, then go vote for John McBush, but a true democrat would NEVER be such a traitor for selfish reasons. Only "closet" Republicans would do and state such a thing.

A TRUE DEMOCRAT would never abandon their party because of their selfish egos….that's absurd.

Bottom line, it's time both the Obama and Clinton supporters REALIZE that this is about winning in November and if they WANT to WIN, then they better STOP with the trashing and bashing and start putting their money where their mouths are!!!!

Talk is CHEAP, it's your actions that matter!!

I did not support Sen. Clinton, but if she had won the nomination, you bet your behind I would have supported HER over John McBush 150% !!! That's what a TRUE and LOYAL Democrat does, it's about the PARTY, it' NOT about my selfish ego.

Come on people, get real here and stop all the "fuss" over nothing. Let's STAY FOCUS on winning the White House!!

Angry Clinton supporters do her a MAJOR disservice now that the primary is over (by the math, actually for some time). –Now, to seriously suggest voting for the third Bush term means you didn't hear her message which, I'm sorry, wasn't very different than Obama's. McCain would toss a credit at you on healthcare as the costs arguably go up with his proposal. Wake up! We are democrats and the future of America is in our hands. Maybe you live luxurously and can wait 8 more years, the rest of us can't, we need a change. The primary is over. Vote AGAINST McCain-don't kill democracy and make us seem like crybabies!

John McCain is a joke saying he wants to talk about issues of today when what he means is let's talk about war in Iraq and bombing Iran. He's in a real fix because nobody is beating the drumbs for war and he doesn't understand the economy. It's too late for McCain to take economics 101 and I'm sure Obama is not going to try and teach him.

ONCE AGAIN, THE BILLARY'S SUPPORTERS FAILED TO REALIZE THAT
BILLARY WILL HAVE THEIR $109MIL+, AND YOU GUYS WILL BE IN FOODSTAMPS, AND THINKING THAT YOU CAN PAY FOR YOUR HIGH GAS PRICES WITH THEM. GET OVER IT AND DON'T VOTE FOR MR. OBAMA BECAUSE HE'S NOT YOUR SHADE, BUT KEEP HIS MOTHER IS WHITE. BARACK OBAMA IS A VERY INTELLIGENT MAN AND HE KNOWS WHAT ITS LIKE NOT HAVE. BUT FOR ME, HE HAS MY VOTE AND WE WILL SEE HIM AT HIS SWEARING IN ON JANUARY 2OTH.

MR. PRESIDENT OBAMA!!! SEE IT NOW 2008-12!!!

Funny how the comments in these things degrade so quickly. As to the topic, I cannot blame either campaign for rejecting ABC's offer. As to the die-hard Clinton fans, I doubt anything Hillary or Obama says or does will change the minds of those who resent Obama and his supporters as the upstarts. Experience is a weak argument against Obama in a change election against the very epitome of experience in John McCain. Not even Hillary can claim to coming close to the experience of John McCain if you're looking for someone truly vetted and experienced in Washington politics.

THIS IS A RESPONSE TO B. Churchill AND The Truth Hurts

So, what you guys saying is that Democrat voters should close their eyes and follow whatever, whoever the Democratic Party chooses? !!!!????

Talking about the issues, what if I DON'T LIKE OBAMA'S IDEAS AND PLANS? What if I THINK HIS PLANS ARE WEAK AND LOUDSY AND IN THE END WILL NOT FIX ANYTHING? What if I THINK HE'S AN UNDECIDED GUY AND WILL NOT DO A GOOD JOB IN THE WHITE HOUSE? And personally what if I SIMPLY DON'T TRUST THE GUY.

So now, if I have all of these issues with him, but because of the Party, I have to get in line and vote for him? vote for a person I have issues with and don't trust?

Can I just simply have my right to vote for the PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE that shares my views and opinions, the one that I trust?

I don't like either McCain or Obama, instead of sitting home and not caring about politics like many many Americans, can I just simply go to the poll and write Hillary in to put my voice into the country's most important election? I know it is a tiny one, but if many many do the same thing, it's gonna be big. Everything has to start with one, more often unsual.

FOR EVERY SO-CALLED HILLIARY TURNED MCCAIN VOTER BLOG I READ, I COMMITT TO REGISTRING 1 NEW VOTER TO VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA. PEOPLE SAY BARACK HAS NO EXPERIENCE, WELL GEORGE BUSH HAD EXPERIENCE AND DID A HORRIBLE JOB IN THE WHITE HOUSE. SO WHAT DOES EXPERIENCE MEAN!!!A SENSELESS WAR, MORTAGE CRISIS, POOR ECONOMY, HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ALL FROM A MAN WITH EXPERIENCE.

"Hoang, UC Berkeley" has it wrong! You vote for a president who shares your values. If "Hoang, UC Berkeley" was a Hillary Clinton follower and chooses to vote for McCain or stay home, then "Hoang, UC Berkeley" has no values. In other words "Hoang, UC Berkeley" has no backbone and did not know for what reason he/she was a Hillary follower.

To Hillary upset voters (like Hoang above): you vote the way you want. For me, I want my ideas and ideals represented by the next President and for sure McCain does not come close to representing either Hillary or Barack positions which are the postions of the democratic party. Barack won the primaries based on the rules that were set at the beginning and that everyone understood. Clinton failure was her own doing.
Now go vote for McCain but then don't complain if any of Hillary positions, ideals for which she fought all her life, will not be promoted.
If you are personality obsessed, then write in Brittney Spears. If you want a battle of ideas and programs, then vote the one that more closely represents yours.

I have no interest in reading about Obama. He has enough of himself and his psychoses in his "audicity of Obama Hype" that I get scared just thinking about him and that 3AM phone call. The title was in honor of his mentor and uncle, Jeremiah Wright. If the AA's can be disloyal to the Clintons and "bite the hands that fed them", I certainly feel no guilt deserting a democratic party that lied, cheated and stole to get their AA elected. Obama is too radical and will raise my taxes to help those same people who do not want to work, and want me to work hard for their kids' education. Not in your lifetime, Obambi!

The brilliant and gifted Senator Clinton easily won every televised debate with Obama. She was much stronger than Obama in every category that we measure a U. S. President by. It is a pity that people did not realize her greatness untill after she gave her recent brilliant concession speech.

The naive Obama, demonstrated mendacity and arrogance in his behavior throughout the campaign, highlighted by NAFTA-gate and BITTER-gate; his poor judgement, and also his gross inexperience in foreign policy, was highlighted by his backtracking on his initially agreeing to meet unconditionally and without low-level preliminary discussions with countries like North Korea, Cuba, and Iran. Obama's withdrawal strategy from Iraq leaving Iraq vulnerable to Iran infiltration of heavily armed militias into Basra to deny all those oil revenues from Baghdad after his ludicrous unconditional withdrawal of all U. S. troops from Iraq by May 2010 is yet another example of his complete inability to handle the toughest job in the world!! I hope McCain defeats Obama in the November 2008 election, because McCain said last week "I will never surrender Iraq!".

I hope McCain is a one term President, as Senator Clinton could try again for the Democrat nomination, and win it this time, and then win a landslide victory in November 2012, as the American people will finally realize by then that "soaring rhetoric" attributed to Obama by the Los Angeles Times does not make him anything but a bag of hot air.
I think McCain will win the November 2008 election because the Reagan Democrats will vote for McCain rather than Obama, who apparently is willing to allow the American sacrifice in Iraq to become part of the ash heap of history. Look to the large swing states heavily populated by Reagan Democrats, such as myself, to make the difference in the victory for McCain: California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, etc., the states that Hillary won in the Primaries over Obama.

Many Hillary supporters think that they can vote for McCain and that IF Obama loses they will have a chance to vote for Hillary in 2012. WRONG!!! The DNC is finished with the Clinton Clan. They will defeat her in 2012 all over again. IF she gets a chance in 2012, her concession speach will come much sooner. COUNT ON IT!!!!!!!!!!!

to U of Penn State

Thank you! It's so refreshing to hear a Clinton supporter that takes the time to think and not just react.

I realize a lot of Clinton supporters are upset that she lost, but PLEASE I am tired of hearing how the DNC, the media, Obama and everyone else on the planet stole the nomination from her. She ran a great campaign but it was too little too late. Obama has been very gracious towards her, praising her often, yet her supporters insist that he disrespected her?? Obama won and we all watched it, there was no cheating, if she had won the most delegates, and the nomination, I would have voted for her in the General. I am saddened that our young people are being taught that rules don't matter and you can change the rules if that will help you win.

My kids and grandkids should not have to suffer because some people are so upset they will put us through another 4 years of the Republicans.

Wow, do the Republicans-pretending-to-be-Clinton-supporters just sit here hitting "refresh" every five seconds so they can always have the first comment?

Seriously, you guys are pathetic. It must REALLY tick you off that we all figured out that you never were Clinton supporters in the first place … no Clinton supporter, ANYWHERE, would so willingly sabotage their chosen candidates own policies, ideals, and desires. Let the Repugs pack the Supreme Court and overturn Roe v Wade? No problem! Stay in Iraq for God-knows-how-long? Sure! Abandon any hope of universal health care? Why not! Watch our economy spiral into a bottomless abyss of hopeless failure while the rich ride their tax cuts — their 30 pieces of silver — all the way down? Great idea!

Yeah. THAT'S plausible. It's soooooooo believable that someone with these opinions was ever — EVER — a Clinton supporter or Democrat.

Seriously, you're more pathetic and sad than the 43-year-old losers living in their parents' basement who log into chat rooms pretending to be 15-year-old girls. That's all you are and all you'll ever be: People whose own identity is so worthless and reviled that they desperately need to pretend to be someone else, so maybe someone will listen to them.

I laugh at your shameful, sorry, and failed lives.

Bill from Cleveland I think the only person here that doesn't have a clue is yourself. This isn't about Barack Obama Or Hillary Clinton it's about the American People that's struggling to Pay the Bill's and put Gas in there tank's and putting Food on the table. Sir i think you need to get a clue.

Eric
Chicago, Il

Lets Go Dems!!!!!!!!!

McCain is afraid to debate Obama in any forum that might put forth difficult questions – as what is the status of coal liquifaction in the USA — or how many troops are really in Iraq.

Obama should do a couple of these living room events that McCain wants, but the insist on real debates with professional moderators.

This is to all HRC supporters that said they would not vote for Obama, or they would rather vote for Mccain. Good, remember this election is not about HRC, Obama and or Mccain. It is about you. If you like Bush adm, or the way the GOP ran the country over last seven years, then vote for MCcain. Think about the premium you pay in health care insurance. Think about costant lost of jobs in the news, home foreclosure reaching a record. guest who will be paying $4 per gallon at the pump, is you, not Hillary, nor Obama, not even MCcain. Hillary don't even know how to operate gas pump, not even coffee machine (remember Indiana primaries). These guys are millionaires, Hillary and Bill made over 110 millions over lthe ast six years, Obama made about 2 millions in the same period, ( from his books), MCcain wife has one of the largest beer distributions in the country. Mccain and wife are millionaires many times over. I don't give a fk for those women that don't want to vote for Obama. They will bear the brunts of reversal of Roe vs Wade when Mccain have it ways and reverse women ability to choose. Oh, how about Mccain sending their sons and daughters to fight and die in senseless war in Irag. Nobody here is voting for no one, but yourself. Think deep about it, after HRC lost, she is returning to her mansions either the one in NY or WDC, she will be taking vacation in the coming weeks. I don't know many of you in this blog that can afford to take a vacation, or have taken one in recent time. I call you guys bluff, vote for whom you care. I don't think I give a fck.

The leaders of our Government here in America is always trying to solve the problems of other countries such as those in the Middle East : India and Pakistan, and a number of third world counteries. Those counteries main problems seem to stem from their differencies in culture and religion and that will never change.

The American government now need to focus on itself and stop trying to fix the problems of others. The wars of Europe in the Middle Ages and the problems that Great Britian faced governing the different religions & cultures within their former colonies have now reared its head in the USA.
America is a nation built up of peoples from all over the globe who have brought their various biases & cultures with them.

Political fights in the future will be no different than those of
Muslums & Jews, Protestants & Catholics ; the Sunis & Sheites —Greeks & Turks—Hindus & Pakistanis ,British & Irish etc.

Just history repeating itself. Each voting for the race, religion or culture they most feel comfortable with and not really policies of the the candidates.

It is understandable then why there seem to be so many angry people voicing their opinions during this election.

mccain can't even talk . i can't wait for those debates. i know obama is going to whup mccain.

When Hillary and Bill were elected they were the "outside" Washington Candidate… so what is the big deal ?

This is not the first time people have chosen someone not in Washington long .. that is what CHANGE means.

Hoang -Berkley geeeeeeeeeeez you sound like a spoiled child . Most years few people get to participate in the primaires in a meaningful way because the candidate is chosen after about 10 contests. It is NOT just about the PERSON, it is about the person whose policies match where you would like to see the country go . Hillary and Barack are nearly identical on policy … sooo this is just a 2 year old fit you are throwing .. and it is very juvenile .. you want respect ? Then grow up .

Why would Obama even think about doing anything with ABC after the one sided smear they did on him last time.

To Hillary Supporters. I know you are feeling badly about her campaign. She is an intelligent woman who has served this country well. But to sit around and say Obama did all these things to her is just not true and shows you are not using your intelligence. Voting for McCain will hurt Hillary in the long run. Think about it. Vote with your head not your heart. Some of the stuff you are saying sounds absolutely childish.

McCain stands for everything Hillary stands against. You would be voting against your own self interest, and why? Of course I think most really ridiculous remarks here are republicans pretending to be Hillary Supporters. Or young children who can't control their stupid remarks.

Those who say they will write Hillary name on the ballot shows how uneducated her supporters really are. I'm starting to believe the media about the non uneducated voters who supports Hillary. Wow! wake up America or should I say the Hillary supporters.

Go Obama

Obama on Civil Rights Hummmm, if thats not Racial motivated then I don't know what is! what about the other ethnicity's in the country, Including the white Voters!
Plan to Strengthen Civil Rights

“The teenagers and college students who left their homes to march in the streets of Birmingham and Montgomery; the mothers who walked instead of taking the bus after a long day of doing somebody else's laundry and cleaning somebody else's kitchen — they didn't brave fire hoses and Billy clubs so that their grandchildren and their great-grandchildren would still wonder at the beginning of the 21st century whether their vote would be counted; whether their civil rights would be protected by their government; whether justice would be equal and opportunity would be theirs. . . . We have more work to do.”

— Barack Obama, Speech at Howard University, September 28, 2007

I for one can't wait to see them together. i bet there will be a huge shift to Obama after you see the energy (and lack thereof) in the candidates.

Steve above BS or C-SPAN…………..the rest keep the he11 out of it
Professional journalism is dead in America……

In total agreement. I watched Hillary's speech on CSPAN so that I would not subject myself to Brazile's vile bs.

"We will remember in November" … vote McCain.

McCain is a centrist, I don't want the radicals of the 60's pulling the strings of government, footage from that era looks scary.

To all Hillary's supporters, if you are really concerned for Hillary you will support Obama because Hillary said to support Obama and also Hillary is putting her full support behind Obama. Not to vote Obama is going against everything Hillary stands for. All Hillary supporters you heard her speech so let us as Democratics come together as a family. If HIllary had of won the Obama supporters would have to come together as a family too.

Bill from Cleveland,Ohio-YOU are the one that is making a fool out of yourself. Did you even watch any of the 22 debates,because if you did you would have seen that Barack had MANY disagreements with Hillary!! Helen, NY-What makes you so sure that John McSame is ready to be President. He claims to be an expert on Iraq, but he mixes up Sunni and Shia. He claims to know what the troop levels are,but he gets that wrong too. He jokes about having our troops over there for 100 years and jokes about bombing Iran, but yet when it comes to supporting our troops and veterans he doesn't even bother to show up to vote for giving them the veterans the benefits they deserve. He says the New G.I. bill is too generous? The VA was VERY generous to him when got out of the military, so why can't he be just as generous to our troops and veterans today?

They should have a townhall meeting sponsered by FOX – the only news media left that is still pretty much unbiased. Whoops, I forgot barack hussein obama is afraid of FOX – they actually ask REAL questions!

University of Penn State: Look around, Look around. Slick Hillie is gone. Best you be facing that fact and move on.

sounds like good idea… I'm Republican turned obama supporter and I respect hillary and all her supporters, but this country needs a democrat in the white house, whether it was Hillary or Obama, this Republican party sent our country down the hole. =(

Obama/Clinton 08 DEMS UNITE!!!!

I would be interested in seeing these town hall meetings. I am not that comfortable with barack or john. Maybe seeing john and barack one on one will let me really see what they are about. I feel homeless. I try not to hold hard feelings on hillary's loss but its hard when obama joked about her beign likeable enough, michelle sayings she'd have to really think before voting for hillary, the media's obession with hillary's pantsuits, accusing her of pimping out her grown daughter, the hillary nut cracker. No one said anything until now, not the dnc, not obama not michelle. I will have really just take time to think about where my vote goes.

I think everybody has the right to listen the nominees about the issues that are important to our Country and then decide about who is the best candidate for the Job. So I too think they made the right decision.

this note is for Democrats only:
Some Hillary supporters say they are not going to vote, or worst, they are going to vote for McCain (!!!). If you don't want to vote for Obama, at least vote against Mccain! You owe it to your country people. saying that you can wait another 4 years for Hillary (and, of course, vote for McCain) is just nonsense. Our Country can't wait 4 more years.

Now this is serious, a comment I've just read: "Why should I have loyalty to the party, to the country and to the nominee?"

OK, not to the party or the nominee, but not for your Country? Are you serious?

It is clear thr news networks cannot be trusted they let Bush go to war that sent 4100 troops to there death with faulty and fabricated intelligence. This should be the number one story on CNN and every other channel across America.

It is sad to see that the journalism in this country has lost the meaning of responsibility to the American people. 4100 troops are dead from the Iraq War; and know one cares mainly because the media has made it that way. Bush sent them and McCain voted to back Bush this is the real story.

How can we trust the media to be fair to Obama, ABC shows that the media can be paid off.

What experience? Neither candidate has any experience as President. The only eligible people with experience as President today are Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. NOBODY, except an incumbent running for a second term has any experience in that job. Enough with the experience rap already. What the President needs is VISION. Imagination. Calmness. Thoughtfulness. Presence of mind. So, the question is, do you want a President who sees bogeymen an scary things around every corner, waiting to pounce, and who will react without thinking? Or do you want a President who sees possibilities, opportunities, and who will consider the options before reacting us into another disastrous war. I believe the choice is clear.

You Obama people are in for a great reality check come November 2008. Can't you see your guy can't win? This is the year a Democrat was supposed to landslide the country and Obama is ahead by only 2.5 according to RCP. The electoral vote is very different than the popular vote and it is not looking good for Obama on a supposed (Democrat) election year!

Former Democrat turned Independent

You know, I think McCain is really taking a calculated gamble here. I understand that he is being dominated by Obama in funds raised. These debates give him free media exposure that he wouldn't have otherwise. But if I were his campaign, I'd have to ask if he really wants to be seen…and to be seen directly alongside Obama. McCain is 5′7″ tall and Obama is 6′2″. McCain is 71 years old. Obama is 46 years old…25 years younger. McCain is going to stand up before the American people and try to sell them on staying in Iraq for a number of more years. Right or wrong, Obama is going to tell people he wants to bring the troops home.

Is that the kind of side-by-side exposure McCain really wants? He's only 1 point behind Obama and leading right now in some crucial battle ground states. I'd avoid debates like the plague and hope the lack of money doesn't come back to haunt me. It seems safer to me.

It is clear thr news networks cannot be trusted they let Bush go to war that sent 4100 troops to there death with faulty and fabricated intelligence. This should be the number one story on CNN and every other channel across America.

It is sad to see that the journalism in this country has lost the meaning of responsibility to the American people. 4100 troops are dead from the Iraq War; and know one cares mainly because the media has made it that way. Bush sent them and McCain voted to back Bush this is the real story.

Who can we trust the media to fair to Obama, ABC shows that the can be paid off.

I think the town hall meetings should come after the conventions of both parties.The canidates should spend their time going from city to city across the country for the people to get to know them better before the convention.If and when there will be a town hall meeting with both canidates there should be no more than five town hall mettings .There should also be debates between the two canidates.Having ten town hall meetings will certainly deminish time spent among the majority of voters.

Mccain is freaking out and the media is helping him define Obama early when he has taken a vacation. Look at cambell Brown and John Roberts weekend CNN trying to swiftboat Obama. How low are we gonna go. Thank God the Primaries taught Americans about each candidate and no suprises here.

After his terrible performances in the primary debates Obama wouldn't accept any format that doesn't start with 'take it easy on me, attack the other guy.' His strength is stump speeches. Loud, repetitive, hollow stump speeches. So unless the debates are fixed, McCain will pumel him into the ground by ACTUALLY focusing on the issues, stating ACTUAL facts, and making REAL arguments, NONE of which Obama has EVER done throughout the primaries.

The DNC failed its constituents’ miserably in falling to acknowledge every vote cast and counted in Michigan and Florida..period. The principals for which the party was founded are simple…one voice..one vote. As far as the “rules” pertaining to the date of which a state is suppose to hold its primary—I say—to hell with these arbitrary rules put in place by political party elitists—they undermine the founding principles of the party by disenfranchising those who showed up to vote. The voters in these states had no voice in these decisions, but they went to the polls anyway, and they voted, even if they voted “uncommitted”. And this nonsense about how these votes would not count because they broke the rules, thus possible encouraging these voters to stay home—I say ridiculous. If you are a registered voter and as so, those that did not go to the polls—well I guess they did not take their privilege to vote seriously.
By disenfranchising those that did vote, the DNC intentionally disenfranchised and abandoned the strongest candidate to head the ticket- Hillary. She with her tremendous strength, knowledge and courage was tossed aside for an ill-qualified community organizer with two years of Senate experience. Let me make clear, I do not hate Obama however I firmly believe him to be the weakest candidate to head the ticket. Those same party leaders did not have the courage to realize this and they will pay a price for their stupidity. I have heard those same party leaders repeatedly say, well gee, what would we say to the African American voter, and all those newly registered college folk who backed Obama—that would be a against our principals to “take” the nomination away from him, I say BULL. To the 92% of the African Americans and those college folk who apparently voted overwhelmingly for Obama, I ask…. where have you been all these years when the party needed your votes in prior elections—-then you stayed home, or failed to register and vote.
I have been a loyal supporter of the party my entire adult life—no more. You have shown me time and time again that you are gutless and have no clear clue how to win elections. You lack the vision and the wisdom to do anything other than pat your own pockets and run from the truth—for shame.
I do not speak for all Hillary supporters, though I do hope I speak for many of them when I say to the party…. you have failed us—you have failed Hillary, and you will once again fail to win the White House, and because of your failure—the party WILL pay a high price. I watched and listen to Hillary ask her supporters to now throw their support to Obama, for the sake of the party. Hillary is a loyalist to the party—why, I’m not sure—because I am no longer so. Well with the deepest respect for Hillary, I will not, with my vote, allow the “rape” of her candidacy to continue. Come Nov I will exercise my right and vote for McCain—two can play the same game. I respect Hillary tremendously, however the party and the process did her wrong and this cannot stand. YES THIS WILL BE A PROTEST VOTE, a vote against the DNC-you need to clean your act up and remember your core constituents, because “Yes We Can” make a difference.
I am not afraid of McCain, he does not represent 4 more years of Bush—no one could possibly be that stupid. I believe him to be a man of honor who will do his best for this country and its people that he cares deeply for, and for that reason I will place my hope with him. I’d rather hedge my bet on a man of honor than to vote for the voice of chatter. who promises everything to everyone. I say go back to Chicago, drink your green tea and eat your arugula, and O by the way, clean up the mess in your own back yard. And one last thing—no I am not “bitter”—disenfranchised and very angry at the party—yes.

Such a format would be nice. … especially since we would really get to see if McCain is in fact just a continuation of the Bush policies. … if that is the case then I would expect Obama to crush him. It seems like a big gamble for McCain. … but who knows. … so I say make it happen. … I don't want to see those 30 second sound bites anyway from either of them. …

Let's see if Obama finally learned to debate. He was torn to shreds in the primary debates. He is not a debater. He can give loud stump speeches, but when asked an actual question about issues, apparently he doesn't even know what his own policies are. Unless he learned from those awful performances he'll be run over by McCain in the debates like a steamroller over a hollow egg shell. But then again that's all what Obama's entire campaign is: hollow!

A vote for Clinton is now a vote for McCain. It's obvious that there are many biased, ignorant people who aren't thinking straight. Obama is someone who wants to change the way the government has been operating. As others have said, look at his website. Don't listen to the gossip, the pundits & people who don't know what they are talking about! BUSH HAD MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND LOOK WHERE IT"S GOTTEN US. If you want more years of the same, vote for McCain. Look at his record of voting FOR Bush policies. I WANT A BETTER FUTURE FOR MY CHILDREN! We can only get that with OBAMA!

I'm laughing my head of! All these Obama supporters who were outraged when people started picking apart Obama's and his wife's speeches are now telling the media to start asking questions about the personal life of John McCain. Can't you see the hypocrisy in that?

Focus on the ISSUES people! Issues like the war in Iraq, the economy, education, health care. You know, stuff that will actually impact you!

What's up with the fist bump? THAT IS JUST SO GHETTO!!!!!!!!!!
NO DRAMA NO OBAMA

U all talk about experience but the best presidents to have ruled American never had long washington resumes. Ronald regan, Bill clinton, JFK . All never had xxxxxxx years in Washington. For the record experience is not how long you take doing something but how well you do it. Clinton turned an enonomy in the red into the blue by not going to Iraq or fighting with the Chinese. He never stalked up wars so fuel prices remained stable. Talking instead of war posturing shelves almost 30% of a barrel of crude if know ur facts.

Americans wake up? miss this chance and ur kids will never forgive you. Do the right thing. Vote Barack

I would vote for Obama if I did not question his character so much. He handled the whole Wright situation like a true politician. Just the type that he claims he is not.
Bottom line is he cannot be trusted. He says one thing and does something different. He is no different than all the other politicians. I am disappointed in him.

After all the inflamatory and insulting questions the press put all the candidates through this primary season I am not surpirsed they reject media moderation. Obama and Hillary bore the brunt of the media's polarizing coverage, who couldn't stop nit-picking speeches, unapologetically misinterpreting comments, and focusing on everything from pundit talking points through personal finances and of course racism… everything BUT the issues.

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I agree with Hoang UC Berkely !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Republicans, Republicans, Republicans it is not working. What you ask…Operation Chaos is old news. The Democrats have already started uniting. And, for those who switch to John McCain. Obama has a record numbers of Republican support. LMAO

Am for Hillary!!!! I rather deal with another four years of the Republicans BS than vote for OBAMA!!!! Hillary in 2012.

Obama should remember Robert Kennedy and be suspicious of any invitation from the Republicans! Obama, do not be too weak to accept invitations for they may be traps for your soul. Move cautiously!

notice most of the fat women supporting hillary ? bowling balls with big mouths and not a clue of intelligence

Vig.and all you other hillary losers…..its over, she is a loser same as you

I wonder if McWAR will want to cut his suggested 10 town meetings to less than 10.. ?? once he has a major gaffe..??

McWar's deer in the headlights performance will only remind the country just how old he really is, how wrong he is, how out of touch he is and that he voted alongside of GW BUSH 95% of the time this year alone.

Barack will perform very well and will think on his feet carefully about all the questions he could be asked. Barack was very attentive to town hall questionsing here in Montana… and I have a feeling Montana is not doen showing their support for Barack Obama in 2008…

…….. ********** This RED state is turning BLUE in Nov..

Yes…WE..Can…

Yes..WE…Can…

The hateful bloggers from all sides sound a lot like McCain & Co.'s new talking points, many of them designed to lure HRC women to vote for them. This is not the place to get information about anything, let alone the true feelings or beliefs of any candidates' supporters.

One more thing: I carpooled (for two hours) with a conservative parent from my child's school, and he listened to Laura Ingraham, Bill O'Reilly, etc. all the way home. I didn't mind, because I like to hear opposing views. When we talked about politics, though, all he could say about Obama was "inexperienced", "naive", and of course "tax and spend", but he knew absolutely nothing about him and his background. I knew way more about McCain. The guy didn't even know about the savaging that McCain took at the hands of GWB in 2000, before he started sucking up to GWB and the right in the hopes of remaining relevant in the GOP! We all need to stop depending on soundbites and cable TV for our information. The presidency of the US is still the most important position in the US. Don't waste your vote. (Writing in is a waste of a vote — have you ever seen a count of who many votes Candidate X got? No, because they are not counted. You are disenfranchising yourself, and letting someone else vote for you.)

all he talk about is Iraq and Iran,but what about the local
issues and this economy. Mr.Bush and his war have causes
a great deal stress on ours country and the american peoples.
The war needs to end McCain,and Ours mortgages situation
is bad. The debate should be on local issues not the war and
what is his plan on healthcare,gas,and food prices rising.Tell
us about the mortgage problem.We do not want iran or Iraq
discuss. Maybe talking is better than war,republican do not care
about ours troops,just money and power.

I'm sick and tired of the threats from Clinton supporters to vote McCain. If you're going to vote McCain then vote dont take up valuable space going over it. It is not a sin to vote McCain; he will do a decent job. So please go ahead and vote your heart and stop the brainless bleating.

Mr T,
London

John McCain=Bob Dole part II

Tired old pol given one futile chance from his party because they don't really expect him to win. Instead of tarnishing the political future of a newcomer, the GOP understands the mood of the country and has sent out old McCain as a sacrifice. If he's lucky enough to win, then it's a bonus, but it's no big loss if he's beaten. The GOP is like al-Queda, always thinking 2-3 steps ahead. Don't look for the GOP campaign to be any more than a token run this year. The sad thing is that McCain deserved better eight years ago, but now he's just a tired old GOP shill.

It's amazing to me how much conversation surrounds Obama and McCain, the Democrats and the Republicans. Those of us who are sick of both parties have gotten smart: we vote Libertarian. I'm voting for Bob Barr for President. He's got the best policies of any candidate yet!

Bob Barr '08

Obama seems to be the great pretender, he likes to talk about special interests and lobbyist but why doesn't he agree to elections that are publicly financed which is way over due and is the right thing to do. If we had real media information we could also find out how much money in subsidies did he help get for Tony Rezko when he was an Illinois senator. These are legitimate questions that are not personal attacks but are important to know. It's one thing to say your against corruption it's another to put your money where your mouth is. Obama will you accept publicly fund elections for the sake of fairness in our democracy? Everyone should write Obama an email even Obama supporters and ask him to be for public payed elections, That would be positive change for the best.

If I were Senator Obama, I would not engage in any debates until the nomination has been secured at the end of August. Until that time, I would have very little to say to the media who has actually enjoyed dividing the Hillary and Obama supporters like it was some sporting event. Yes, the media takes pride in the fact that they pick our Presidents.

To Steve, if you do not like the other channels new there is little gidget called a remote control. If you do not like the journalist. Change the channel stupid.

THIS IS HILLARIOUS!!! Obama will dance circles around Grandpa. I hope Obama agrees to do all 10 town halls. Once he gives McSame the verbal beat down of his life in the first one, they will be changing his diapers during intermission because he is going to soil himself when he realizes what a disaster is was to commit to 10 of them right off the bat!!!

Sound judgement McWarmonger!!!

Obama 08—of course.

Ingenious of the Obama camp to insist that the debates be LONGER. It is because the longer the debate, the better Obama will do, and the worse that McPain will do because he's old and tired.

McCain will crash and burn in these debates. He doesn't do well thinking on his feet whereas that is Obama's specialty.

Oh, the humanity!

Anyone who votes for McCain is basically voting for Bush's third term. If you enjoy record high gas prices, plummeting home values, a war in Iraq that never ends, then maybe McCain is your guy.

Hillary is out of the race, but I'm going to heed her call and support Obama 100%. We've had enough of these corrupt Republicans and their big business policies. It's time for a fresh course. National health care, alternative energy, bringing the troops home, making America strong again — that's what Obama will do if we pull together and support him.

McCain is too old (72 years old) and too much a part of the past.

Barak Hussain Obama is full of hot air . He is just a smooth salesman. Mccain will have no problem defeating obama this fall . He can't count on the black votes alone to carry him because in general election they only makeup like 12%. Women hate him because he is a arogant rude person. I supported hillary and now i am working hard to get the hillary supports to back mccain because we all know he will bs a one term president , obama will neverrrr win the general election. Hillary 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cant we just all get along?

Barack had better keep his eyes on his back. Old John is just trying to save his campaign money. Now that Hillary and her supporters are on board, old John had better watch for the steam roller coming his way. Obama will show old John what experience looks like.

OBAMA 08

McCain and Obama can town meet, have interviews and appear on cable networks all they want to. But the only true patriotic American, in word and deed, just dropped out. What would be interesting to see, however, is how the pundits, anchors and other paid political wordsmiths, can command any interest in this so-called democratic campaign prior to the general election. They spent all their energy hounding this smart and popular lady out of the race, and now, what on earth will they talk about?

I agree with Senator McCain 100%.
Let's return the presidential campaign to the American people, instead of treating it a media-driven event as it was in the primary.

Now we have got these two nominees that seem to lean towards bipartisan. They were elected nominees exactly for this reason. The American people are very tired of in-fighting. We want to solve those important problems facing our nation.

There may be hope this time.

IF you disgruntled " Hillary supporters" are not just posers trying to stir up tensions you need to just give it up. All of your whining on all the blogs in the world will have no effect on any voter turnouts you can be sure. People are NOT stupid in general and wasteing your time trying to convince the world that YOU are so important and know more that the rest of us is silly and tiring.

We can all expect this to only get worse as we all know now that Hilllary and Obama have teamed up the Democratic machine is going to run over McCain for sure.

Trying to use these Blogs is just a Republican Lowbudget way to try and split us again…guess what…

Been there done that!! ( and bought an Obama T Shirt)

You know what's funny…it's the reaction of the Obama supporters who immediately look at McCain's suggestion as some sort of sneaky idea. The negativity coming from the Obama posters is hilarious and typical. They killed Clinton and they can't stand to support an idea from McCain.

As for who is "leading in the polls" Obama supporters should know better than anyone else that Obama ALWAYS does better in polls than he does in the actual vote. The polls had him winning South Dakota and Hillary slaughtered him. The fact that the most recent polls show a neck and neck battle is bad news for Obama.

Obama is in trouble and he will look terrible in the "town hall meetings" which are McCain's strength. Obama fancies himself as some sort of messiah…a rock star performing in front of tens of thousands…who struggles in small goup discussions when he can't read off of a prepared script. Hillary destroyed him in debates.

Be worried Obama supporters.

Those of you who want to write Hillary's name on your ballot will be giving the White House to John McCain and we will have another 4 years of Bush policy, war and lies to the public. Hillary knows she lost fairly and is putting her support behind Senator Obama, you should honor her by doing the same.

Why do you clinton people blame obama.

Hillary and Obama voted not to couny Fla and Mich.thats was the rule

If you go by the rules he still wins.

Hillary have brain wash her supporter for 3 momth when she fell behind count FLA & MICH.

Are you clinton support falling for McCain bloggers also.

Obama done nothing wrong.

Hillary campain did wrong.

If you made withobama its because he is black not because he won.

That the reason you say Im going for McCain.

Fla & Mich should have been 50 0bama 50 Clinton she came out ahead.

The gas price going up,war need to stop.

Aso you all say you will vote McCain must not have a brother or sister fighting i do and i like them back home.

Please vote Obama so they come home please.

THANKS

For all Hillary's supporters.I'm a NY' er. I've always voted for her. But she hasn't done anything for NY. Ask anybody that lives here. She can't point a finger at a single thing she can call an accomplishment. Naming a firehouse isn't something to brag about . When she does do something I'll take another look , until then.I doubt it.

Hoang – please view my response to your comment on the "Clinton Advisor Reflects…" post. Thanks! Please don't cast your vote in spite – this battered nation needs everyone who cares to put their shoulder to the wheel.

It is no wonder they do not want to let ABC have anything to do with these procedings. After that clearly One sided " debate" they held a couple of months ago they have lost ALL trust and integrity.

I wouldn't trust them to be impartial after that either.

McPuppet asking for respect after the way he has treated Sen. Obama. Just because he served in the military and exposed our secrets does not make him a god. I totally dislike him and he is totally unqualified for POTUS. I can't wait until they finally get to discuss the isses. He will look like the fool he is.

Go Obama!

What we learned this year. Just like some people think going to war in Iraq was wrong, some people think the affirmative action was wrong for America. And this idols and idol phenomenon and even the idol give back and all that will backfire one day. Those who really want to help should reside in those places and make it their life time work and maybe they will learn something. Give our troops in the dangeous places more credit.

Hillary fans, don't blame Obama he played nice the entire campaign. Bottomline there were difficulties in Hillary's campaign that caused her to fall just short in a nail biter. For me it was when she, for a brief time before Super Tuesday, copied many aspects of Obama's stump speech regarding change. If her reinvention of her campaign went straight to being a "Fighter" she likely would have won. Bottomline she left the impression with many that she would say or do anything to win rather then being true to herself.

i would welcome those town hall debates providing that mcain has no access to telepromters lol

Writing in Hillary's name is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Ever.

It WONT get her elected, as delusional as some of these people are who think that it will, and when McCain is president and your only son is getting shipped off to Iraq, won't you wish you hadn't thrown away your vote?

Obama will win '08 & '12

i find it very funny that folks think Barack is not ready to be president. i have this to say about them so called regan democrats that say they will vote for Hillary but wont vote for Barack, how do you feel now that Gas is 4 bucks a gallon, food has gone up 88 percent since 2005 and all them good paying jobs have gone to china, mexico and points south and west under the guise of"the global economy". How about that home value that's gone down and you cant borrow anymore money against it to take that vacation this summer to put in that yukon you bought 2 years ago thats not worth 25 percent of what you paid for it, if you could sell it. The way i figure it the alternative Mcain is the same Sen from Arizona that his economic policy his boy Keating acribed to in the 80's early 90's were the ones that we had to pay billions to bail out. If thats not enough his Boy Grahm the former sen from TX was the senate banking chairman that is responsible for policies that have caused the sub prime mortage collaspe we are experiencing now. So the choice is clear
Yes We Can
Obama in 08

I AM A DIE HARD HILLARY SUPPORTER WHO UNDERSTANDS THAT SHE LOST FAIR AND SQUARE! I WILL JOIN THE OTHER 1 8 MILLION OF HER SUPPORTERS AND GET BEHIND THE WINNER AND WE WILL ALL CALL HIM PRESIDENT OBAMA!

I am mad as hell at the DNC and the media for constantly telling Hillary to het out of the race. Also, I did not like the way the DNC took those 4 delegates from her and giving Obama all of the uncomitted votes on the Michigan deal. Hillary will always be an inspiration to me, but I do have my own mind. Therefore, if Obama wants my vote he is going to have to earn it himself.

McCain you are far to risky, I don't want to be an ageist but the potential for a male at your age and medical history to suffer from a major health issue in the next 4+ years is far to likely. Your mental acuteness is already in question with your confusion over Sunni, Shia, Al'Queda etc. (this is supposed to be your area of expertise and you show a complete lack of understanding.)

america may be in a area of big diffilcuties for the long haul it may very well decline like the british empire or the roman empire or the german empire or the ussr because old men just cant run this GREAT Country CALLED THE USA IF MCCAIN DOES WE WILL SEE $25 TO 35$ PER GALLON FOR GAS AND YOU CANT DRILL YOUR WAY OUT BECAUSE THE WELL MUST RUN DRY. TRYING TO START A NEXT WAR WITH IRAN AS HE SUGGESTED WILL PERMANTENTLY KILL THE INFRASTRUTURE OF THIS COUNTRY OH DID I MENTION THAT THEY ARE THE WELL CONNECTED AND WEALTHY WORTH OVER 100 MILLION DOLLARS HAS TIES TO LOBBYST WHO RUNS HIS CAMPAGN DO YOU THINK THEYCARE FOR YOU THEY ARE FOR BUSTING UNIONS CHEAP LABOR ILLEAGAL WORKERS CUT THEIR LAWNS AND YET THEY SA THEY ARE ON YOUR SIDE WHAT HAVE THEY DONE FOR YOU LATLEY LOOK AT ARIZONA FULL OF DRUGS LIKE ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. GAS PRICE FOOD PRICE HOUSING CRISIS JOBS WHERE WAS HE IF HE IS SUCH A MAVERICK .FOR IT WAS HIS FRIEND WHO DID AMERICANS IN WHY DID HE NOT STOP HIM OR EVEN THE WAR IN IRAQ HE SAID IT WOULD BE EASY . NOW THEY BASH OBAMA PLEASE REMEMBER IT WAS THEIR POLICY THAT MADE iran chavez china india saudi quatar dubai etc so rich AS FOR ME I LOST MY HOME AND JOB .BUT I STILL CARE FOR THIS GREAT COUNTRY WOULD WORK FOR NOTHING TO LET RISE AGAIN.DONT FORGET MCCAIN WITH KEATING 5 YET YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN WITH YOUR FORECLOSURE

What about Bob Barr, McShame? I mean Change that your 'depends' can depend on.

Great job how you Republcans are putting Rush and Karl Rove fanatics on the blogs posing as Democratics.

McShame, you are against women's right to choose! McShame you are for privatizing Social Security! McShame you did not feel that veterans deserve more benefits! Abraham Lincoln said the only blood he ever saw on a battlefield were mosquito bites. Thanks for your service, but you have flip flopped too much for me McBush!!!

REPUBLICN BLOGS WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE….NO LIFE AND YOU LIVE ON HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stick to the town hall style meetings.

We should know what happened to Sen. Clinton will surely happen to Sen. McCain. No matter how good Sen. McCain will do everything will be twisted.

Obama will crush McCain in a debate. I feel he was really holding back on his own democrates because they all had somewhat of a common view of what they want for our country. However McCain is a bush follower and has shown signs of keeping things the same way as the Bush Administration and I feel that America is ready for change. I also Look at Obama as the next Nathanial Bacon "Bacon's Rebellion" Bringing people together to fight against the Evils of washington.

I encourage all Hillary supporters who are not interested in supporting Obama to join the PUMA PAC. We will not fall in line. Unlike what the media believes, we will not just "get over it" . We are done listening to the nonsense. It's time to make our voices heard.

CNN…there is a typo in the article…..In the sixth paragraph of the article, please change 'campaign trial' to 'campaign trail'….this election season might have been a trial for a lot of people because of its long-drawn and sometimes divisive nature, but I am guessing that is not how 'trial' was used in this article…………

May I remind Helen of NY that Abraham Lincoln was a one term congressperson from Illinois when he went on to become one of our greatest presidents. Sometimes it's best if one is NOT tainted by the games of Washington.

Obama '08

Was mcain involved in any corruption issue some time ago? Thought i read an article on that so someone please confirm or deny>thank you

To those of you intent on writing Hillary's name on the ballot in November:

You will do more harm to the womens movement by allowing McCain to be elected. At least 2 Supreme Court justices are retiring in the next 4 yrs and they both will be liberal justices who have protected a womens right to choose. Dont vote for Obama if you dont want to but vote for a democrat who CAN win with a real campaign and who CAN keep the court on the side of women.

I understand why McCain is pushing so hard for these meetings – they are free publicity and nationwide network airtime he simply can't hope to afford to actually buy.

But, it's a huge risk. Obama is well known to be able to think well on his feet, not get flustered, and speak knowledgably. McCain gets angry, flustered and frustrated and steps over his tongue fairly regularly without the pressure of an opponent or a live TV broadcast. Even if he says something the whole country can agree on and manages to get the point across eventuially, he will have made himself look bad with his fumbling around and not particularly presidential and frankly – too Bushlike.

Joint town hall style meetings will be great! But, the most interesting subject right now is who will be #2.

A real dream ticket might be John McCain and Condi Rice!

But, it is not over until it is over. It is a long time until the convention!

Many disillusioned Democrats, like me, have already switched to the more centrist McCain for 08. The Democratic Party is not in touch with Mainstream America. Hillary was their only hope for a return to the White House. Maybe they really are more concerned about securing a filibuster-proof Congress?

Hillary Clinton, America's "Iron Lady" or Margaret Thatcher, has spoken, and it is now very obvious that the Democratic Party has selected the weaker presidential candidate! Why? Ask Dean, Pelosi, Reid and Brazille!

Also, this primary race has revealed the ugly underbelly of the now very left-wing Democratic Party and the extreme left-wing media with its hateful, misogynistic bias. The DNC or the Obama camp could have stepped in to elevate the dialogue but both lacked the character to do so! They actually encouraged or initiated the outrageous diatribe.

Only Hillary Clinton can bring an element of healing, hope and balance to this skewed party and its extreme left-wing presumptive nominee.

I support Hillary Clinton all the way but Barack Obama lacks the trust, the gravitas, the ideology and the character to be president of the United States of America.

Could a Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton ticket help? Probably but I can't think of any reason why she would or should accept such an offer.

Barack and Michelle are under the microscope and they are fatally flawed!

This is what happened.

The Obama campaign (and others) fixed up the magic number quickly by adding enough SD numbers, and with a help of the media went ahead and declared a win for the weaker candidate and then they released all those fussing against Sen. Clinton accusing her for not celebrating him. The media then continued on to paint the picture dark for Sen. Clinton and her supporters and praise them at the same time to woo her supporters (it’s hard to do, but they did).

People are upset with the lousy campaign conducted by the Obama people with an obvious help from the media. It was a continuous slap in the faces of so many American people for many months. Most women will reject a person once they proved themselves to be an as___le.

There bare so many "white racist' HERE. They hide as wanting to VOTE for MCCAIN because Hillary did not get it. Someone above talk about to many males running the country, Hillary is agreat politican and she got beaten fair and square. If it was John Edwards Hillary supporters would have voted for him. John Edwards have less time than OBAMA as a Public elected leader. McCain with 26 years in Congress have not done anything for AMERICA-where is the experience? Get a GRIP you have a right to NO VOTE for OBAMA, but trying to find any reason not to is an illusion, many of you racist are just than, would never vote for Hillary in the General. OBAMA will win the nomination because of white Republican Military leaders like me, more black and latino turn out and majority Independents. McCAIN like Hillary is old news. For over 200 years white males run this country and nothing changed. Whether it is OBAMA or Hillary as it is apparent it will be OBAMA allot will changed. Thank GOD we are no longer in 1964 or 68, today the majority is the younger generation. RACIST will die out as they have. Hillary angry, bitter supporters are fake feminist and Rush Republicans, you cannot fool anyone, get a life OBAMA 2008, 2012, HILLARY 2016, 2020 Democratic Majority for a new mellinium!

Miss UPenn – I applaud you. I only wish more were willing to let go of emotions and vote for the issues important to them.

Rick from Chicago – Congrats on showing your racist colors. Clearly this country is not over race any more than it is gender when we are that quick to stereotype.

I intend to turn the channel every time the faces of these two men show up to tell how they will change the world. Two hundred years later, and we are still looking at the faces of men running for the Presidency, both of whom can't hold a candle to Clinton. WRITE HER IN TO WIN.

Please note: this is not an attack, but an observation for the sake of dialogue in regard to how our worldviews/perspectives affect our opinions and decisions.

As an African American man, I agree it would be nice to have a woman as president. I feel JUST AS STRONGLY, however, that after 200-plus years of seeing white men run the country, which includes legalized forced labor (slavery and sharecropping), hanging, burning, dragging, fire hoses and dogs, sit ins, church bombings, disenfranchisement by separate education and housing…need I go on????, with the Voting Rights act only 40-some years old, I am ready for a Black man (even "half" Black) to get a shot as well.

I do not embrace the comments/sentiments of Rev. Wright or Father Pfleger, but I am not ashamed to say I am distinctlyproud of this opportunity–just as I would be pleased to be voting for Hillary as a woman AS WELL. Why be so limited in your sense of history, I suppose, is the essence of my challenge to you and all others who espouse the same sentiments.

Looking forward to a civilized, well-thought out response.

To me to even have McCain and Obama thinking about being civil and respectful on the campaign trail is a change from the last 20 years! Whether both campaigns stay above board if it gets behind remains to be seen, but I do have hope this can be the start of the end of all of the nastiness that has been Washington since Newt Gingrich and company rolled into town and it became "payback time" for republicans and then the democrats retaliated and it has been 'tit for tat' ever since. Nothing gets done in Congress because both sides are too busy making the other look bad to possibly do what is best for the country. So far, I have admired the manners of both of these gentlemen and for the sake of our country hope that one of the changes that results is the change of the politics. I'm sick of it and look forward to the fall campaingn for our next president…whoever it might be!

It would be nice to have an actual debate instead of having CNN give loaded self created "controversial" comments, biased reflections and divisive remarks for candidate questions. I think the only truths exposed during the previous democratic debates were that CNN is in fact a believer of national division by SES, race and gender. The new generation doesn't think like you…and when you question candidates…and report you merely reflect how dated you are…and incite the older generations. Good for them realizing CNN has become the true "info-tainment" network of the US…and merely leads to public misinformation… a public curtain to information and informed decisions.

once again obama the slippery will weasel out of anything that might be too hard or show people he is unqualified or might cause him to actually answer hard questions. he is so lame, mccain is going to grind him to a pulp in nov. go mccain.

Rural Redstaters already screwed up my country.
I don't want to hear any more from them.

Hoang, UC Berkeley June 8th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

"I'M NOT VOTING FOR A PARTY; I'M VOTING FOR A PRESIDENT."

How about voting for the issues genius? Your vote hurts yourself not the candidates. The candidates will go on and live good lives regardless of your vote. Yeah, voting McCain sure will teach the party and candidates a lesson huh? Too funny. How old are you? Nevermind, that wouldn't matter either.

POST THIS CNN!

Obama is so scared of debates and town hall meetings. He can't hold it together without a canned speech. Just wait till we have to depend on him as our leader. I pray to God that never happens. Unite women! No OBAMA!

If experience is the reason we are where we are today then we need to clean house and give inexperience a chance! I won't allow a man to take away my rights so while you women are discussing writing in HRCs name I will work hard to hold on to my rights!

once againI warn Obama against the town hall -meeting type of additional debates.
Obama has been too deferential to McCain and the later has been too patronising and condescendin to the former.
Such apperances would benefit McCain when he talks down condescendingly about the haughty, naive young man to Obama's face and Obama stomachs or appears abraisive. Obama will loose head or tail

John McCain and Condi Rice would be a winner! It is irrelevant who Obama chooses because McCain will win in 08.

But, it is not over until it is over. It is a long time until the convention!

Many disillusioned Democrats, like me, have already switched to the more centrist McCain for 08. The Democratic Party is not in touch with Mainstream America. Hillary was their only hope for a return to the White House. Maybe they really are more concerned about securing a filibuster-proof Congress?

Hillary Clinton, America's "Iron Lady" or Margaret Thatcher, has spoken, and it is now very obvious that the Democratic Party has selected the weaker presidential candidate! Why? Ask Dean, Pelosi, Reid and Brazille!

Also, this primary race has revealed the ugly underbelly of the now very left-wing Democratic Party and the extreme left-wing media with its hateful, misogynistic bias. The DNC or the Obama camp could have stepped in to elevate the dialogue but both lacked the character to do so! They actually encouraged or initiated the outrageous diatribe.

Only Hillary Clinton can bring an element of healing, hope and balance to this skewed party and its extreme left-wing presumptive nominee.

I support Hillary Clinton all the way but Barack Obama lacks the trust, the gravitas, the ideology and the character to be president of the United States of America.

Could a Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton ticket help? Probably but I can't think of any reason why she would or should accept such an offer.

Barack and Michelle are under the microscope and they are fatally flawed!

I believe the two campaigns will arrange something along the townhall forum. We have seen these in past campaigns, (Bush/Clinton, Bush/Kerry). It is said that McCain thinks this is best forum as opposed to the formal speech forum. I believe Obama will be able to more than hold his own simply because he has the better policies and approaches to issues on his side. McCain, despite saying he is not another Bush, agrees with and proffers all the Bush policies. If McCain can't see the trouble this country is in on the Bush course, he is not Presidential material. His gaffes and mistakes the last month or so should have everyone wondering if he is mentally sharp enough for the job. Personally, I see geriatric symptoms all over McCain.

txbad1,you never were a Democrat.Now stick your head in a hay bale.

Helen – explain to me how McCain has the experience to be president? Tenure in the Senate does not equal experience.

Helen from NY, You are such a amall minded person, you just beleived in name calling and a sorry losser

Clinton supporters for higher gas prices…. Vote McCain '08!

What a bunch of sore losers the Hillary folks are. Go ahead and
not vote for Obama….but when we get McSame for the next 4 years
you will be still crying. For goodness sake it was a terrific primary and
Obama was such a gentleman and NEVER attacked your Hillary
like she attacked him. So grow up and let go. If you are going to
vote for McSame do so and quit crying!

To Hoang and others who think alike,

Yes, in the general election one votes for a president and not for a party. Still, I don't see how writing in the name of a candidate who is no longer a candidate will help the country in a better direction.

It just means each of those votes won't count, you will be a no-voice. Whichever CANDIDATE you choose, if you care about being heard do vote a valid vote.

Obama hatred spewers, Remember you were the ones starting the "rain for McCain campaign. It's your own doing.

Howard Dean and the Democratic National Committee have made the worst mistake in the world. How can we turn to our daughters, look them in the eye, and say you too can be president one day, when we gave the nomination to someone who had less experience, less votes, won less primaries, and only won more delegates because his supporters attacked, bullied, and strong-armed Hillaary supporters at caucuses, which were a disorganized, shameful, mess. The nominating process is a sham and needs to be fixed.

How can the DNC ask me to vote for someone they railroaded into this position. Democrats voted for Hillary. Independants and Republicans voted for Obama. How does that win him the Democratic nomination. Remember how we cried about how unfair the Gore and Kerry elections were? And now they want me to sanction what they did to us this year. NO. NEVER NEVER NEVER. I will not vote for someone so young and inexperienced. So Radical, Sexist and Racist. Why could they not see that he should have waited his turn? We could have had 16 years of Democrats in the Whitehouse if they would have placed the more qualified Candidate on the ticket and let Barack be her VP. He would have learned and grown. It shows what a Misogynist organization the DNC is.

Instead he will blow this campaign. Just look at the last two days. He's so naive and foolish. And they want me to vote for him? Get real. It's not too late DNC. Change your mind. Hillary did not damage him, he damaged himself. And he is beyond repair.

Experience is over-rated. So many ultra successful companies would not exist if experience is the only criteria for success. So, I would suggest that people do not just discount Obama. Analyze the candidates closely for what they are proposing and then vote in the general elections. It will be good for all of us. Thanks,

Helen please. You obviously know nothing! I bet you don't even have a college education. If you do then I am surprised. Read the facts on Obama before you start running your mouth!! What President has experience? Duh…. Obama kick some McCain butt!! I don't want another Bush in office!! I am tired!!

All you haters keep on hating. Its only killing you. Im voting Obama because I want a change. Yes we can!! Lets make a difference!

Contrary to GOP talking points, Obama is not radical and a majority of his votes are to the right of HRC.
It may be the opinion of some that Obama is not ready to be president, but that is all it is, is opinion. There is no actual test, in fact, to judge what you state.
Obama has a solid, impressive academic background and provable public service history.
Both HRC and BHO are intelligent and good people who are in the US polictical world for a long time to come. They will both help lead the Democratic Party.
McCain is a military veteran, senior Senator who has been involved in a financial scandal in the 1980's; his chief economic advisor, Phil Gramm, former Tx Senator, is complicit in the deregulation of Financial and Energy industries.
Deal with facts and reality going forward and this country will be able to repair the great damage done by the Right Wing Republicans for the last twenty some years.
Time to turn the page and look to new ideas and people for the progress that is needed in both foreign and domesic issues.
Peace.

It is critical that people do not denigrate the achievements of Senator Obama, the presumptive democratic nominee. While it is acceptable for Hillary Clinton's supporters to be angry and disappointed at her failure to secure the nomination, they should bear in mind that the United States has taken a giant step forward in selecting an African American (in fact a mixed race person, in case most folks have forgotten) as the leader of a major political party. If asked any CEO of major corporations, they would tell you that experience is one thing and vision is another and the most successful leaders are not always the most experienced but the most visionary and inspiring. Good leaders are not autocratic but possess good judgement to surround themselves with the right people to help them realise their vision. To my mind Barack Obama has shown good judgement in not supporting the Iraq war, is both a visionary and inspirational. These traits nobody can deny even if they don't like his skin color. Senators Clinton and McCain may have more experience (because they are older) but this does not predispose them to be good leaders. The issues in November should not be about race, or if Clinton was running (she isn't anymore), or who is more experienced beacsue it counts for nothing in presidential democracy. However, the real issues are the economy (who has the best policy to dig America out of the economic hole it is in presently); the war in Iraq (how does America exit expediently without any further loss of lives). If the answer is Obama, then vote for him; if McCain ticks all the boxes (which I doubt), then vote for him. To make your decisions on any other factors will amount to travesty and betrayal of the American people of all races, who are currently languaishing in economic quagmire. The result of the 8 years of a most experienced but visionless George Bush. I see the same in McCain. Thus, I hope that every American voter in November will cast their vote without racial bias but but for change in the economy, war in Iraq and healthcare for all.

Scumbag Rove is up to his tricks and lies.

This is the first time I have ever wrote a comment for anything. I have been reading all these comments for weeks now and I for the life of me have never seen such bad blood. I have been a dem all my life and will continue to be the rest of my life. For all the Clinton supporters she ran a great race. I my opinion she lost fair. I do not see all the things that are being said about the Obama people. Wake up it was a hard long race. If you really are going to vote for McCain kiss the womans right to chose goodbye. I am not a woman but I think that the right to chose is pretty important reason to vote Dem in the fall. Maybe it is a few GOP people doing the hate stuff here but it is time for the Dems to unite and get the GOP out of the office now.
Dems 08

McCain has plenty of experience…with FAILURE.

FAILURE in Iraq, FAILURE in the economy, FAILURE in fidelity. A 95% agreement on issues with the worst President in the history of our country, George Bush.

I'd rather a CHANCE than CERTAIN failure.

Just say NO to so-called "experience"…just say yes to intelligence, fresh ideas, no lobbyist money and new leadership.

Obama 08′

Lets go Obama!! Lets go Hilary Supporters. Hey it is what it is. I respect you. Obama respects you. Lets kick these sorry republicans out of office and show them how to run a country!

This sounds a bit boring. I want to see a real debate where they discuss the real issues in front of a diverse audience not some townhall meeting where McCan't and the republicans will try to have an audience of 50 year old army veterans.

There is appox. 300 million or more voters in the US. I hope you all don't think it's only the 36 million that voted in the primary to be the ones to choose our next president. 36 million is just a drop in the bucket.

Can some one tell me what president had experience at being president before they became president?

Barack Obama will make John McCain look more pathetic than he already is~ I say to McCain, "be careful what you wish for~?" Obama is the only man who can stair this country in the right direction, he has been stalwart all along, he hasn't changed his stand just for political exoediance the way McCain has. And now Obama has put McCain on the defensive, trying to prove he isn't like George W. Bush, next we have to see that infamous temper come out more in public; a townhall meeting would be just the place~to really show how unstable this Republican is, and not qualified to run this country.

CNN:

You do McCain a favor by devoting all of your air and internet time to Obama. What happens is that no one ever sees or hears McCain and that can only help him since he's such a pathetic character. If you want to help Obama, and I know you do, show more of McCain.

Obama 08′

We all will know a great deal more about Barak Obama during the next few months, some will be just theories while others will be truth. The greatest surprise will be when he will declare his victory.
McCain is a good person but with wrong foresight just as Bush did. The citizens will vote accordingly, both white and white male voters, women voters, cowboys, farmers, immigrants, students and even those bums along the way. My prediction is he will change the map colors. There shall be more blue this year than red, which should surprise the republicans as it surprised the Clintons camp.

To Helen,

Who in their right mind would put a man like Mccain with his war monger stance on national security. Just because he so called has experience on national security does NOT mean its the right experience for America.Besides that, his economic stance leaves much to be desired. People need help staying in their homes and keeping gas in their vehicles, thus far out of all candidates, Mccain does the least in his proposal to help the people.

Bottom line: McCAIN is out of the question as far as helping the nations economy

Helen if you believe that, then McCain should be able to outdo Obama in these debates.. So he should debate.. I dought that will happen anyways…. McCain will lose his temper in a debate, just watch and will show his true side.. Not to mention did you see McCain last attempt to speak on national tv. The Day Obama Clinched. Wow that was really bad. He had awkward smiles, couldnt finish a sentence and the 200 people in that room were half clapping, they didnt even believe what McCain had to say, and they were republicans in that room.

THANK GOD HILLARY WONT BE IN THE DEBATES! THE STRONGER CANDIDATE AND THE ONE WITH THE MOST VOTES WILL BE REPRESENTING DEMOCRATS THIS YEAR!

McCain wants to get the audience he wouldn't otherwise get, without spending a cent. Will probably ask for a ride in Obama's car and propose a shared lunch.

this grand pa has no money for TV advertising and pressing Obaama for joint town hall meeting. He is looking for free publicity. No way. Obama will be on the ground not with Mccain wasting time.

Keep networks neutral and out of the interest of the debates and I think they will be a great way for us to see the two candidates push their issues. Let them be longer than McCain had suggested and they might just run past his bedtime. Good for Obama! Hey Hoang – I agree that you vote for a candidate and not a party. I'm an independent and will never join a political party. Since Hillary and Barack have almost identical stances on all of the key issues, your argument is ridiculous. If you want 4 more years of tyrannical Republican manipulation, then go ahead and vote for McNursinghome, but if you are not voting for Barack simply because Hillary was your girl and he beat her, I'll thank you, in advance, for screwing up another election for the rest of us. Ron Paul is a far better Republican candidate, for what it's worth. Unbelievable! I applaud Senator Clinton for FINALLY pushing for Obama's campaign. I just wish her fanatical supporters would listen to her. Go Obama! Crush McCain in the "townhalls" and he won't stand a chance!
Democrats + Independents + Republican defectors will win this election for Obama and we can start to repair all that 'lil bush has broken!

Everybody has an opinion of something regarding this campaign!!

I'm sick and tired of these people!!

Who cares.

Billary supporters: Remember Vince Foster!!

MN
I am a Democrat with tremendous respect for McCain. During the 60s, as a young teen, I wore an MIA bracelet that said John McCain.

If you want to know more about him, I suggest you read his book. He is a true American Hero. How he made it through 5 years as a POW? A power greater than himself. It is one thing to go through what McCain did, but another to actually have more faith as a result. It is one thing to obey rules in religion, and another to actually have a relationship and reliance on God.

I disagree with many of McCain's beliefs as a Republican. However, I do not doubt for an instant that he hates war…as do all of us who have served our country.

I do believe he has the honor and integrity to serve this country well as President. He is moderate enough to win conservative Democrats.

We have had a far right President. We have a far left Democrat running against a moderate. Most of us are in the middle…and Clinton was in the middle…so…November will not be so easy.

Helen, NY, how truly radical is it to want to make health care affordable for everyone? To engage diplomatically with the rest of the world, including those countries that disagree with us? To restore taxes to a 1990's level when we had a balanced budget and to get us out of this crushing debt inflicted by the Right's VooDoo economics of tax breaks for the wealthiest? If that's radical philosophy, where do I sign up to be a radical?

Obama has proven to be a man of intellect and accomplishment. Obama came from nowhere to win the Democratic nomination, running the most efficient, best managed campaign perhaps ever. McCain? He cheated on his wife, hooking up with the Beer Baroness who sponsored his Senate election in Arizona. Shortly after, he nearly got tossed out of the Senate for his role in the Keating 5 scandal. To this day, he is still surrounded by lobbyists, including several who count some of the world's worst tyrants as their clients. As far as experience, getting elected the first time to the Senate is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Getting reelected is one of the easiest, as 90 percent plus of incumbents get reelected. What has McCain accomplished in 26 years? Nothing significant.

Obama is the better man.

NEW MCCAIN SLOGAN * A SET BACK IN WOMENS RIGHTS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN! *

You tolerate hatred for 20 years.. you are not electable..

@Hoang,Uc Berkely,

You say Barack and Hilary dont have similiar plans. Have you been paying attention to the whole campaign process??

As far as writing Hilarys name on the ballot in Novemeber ; thats your right and perogative.However, im a bit pissed that many Hilary supporters put the blame of Hilarys loss in Barama. That was really a dissappointment.However, i would much rather you write Hilary on the ballot than Mccain.

The really sad thing about the Clinton campaign was the sexism that went on within its own campaign. It was the men within the campaign that insisted that Hillary had to present herself as the toughest guy on the block. I think that after the women that have supported her have time to decompress, they will realize that it was not Barack Obama that was sexist, but instead it was Mark Penn, Howard Wolfson, and even her own husband, Bill Clinton.

I am a Republican woman that decided that this year I will vote for any Democrat because I do not want Roe v. Wade overturned. It would have been great to see a woman become President this year, but it is not going to happen, so now women will now have to come to grips with that and understand that voting for McCain is voting against everything Hillary stands for and has worked for all of her life.

We, as women, need to stand up and be counted in November. John McCain has a voting record of 0 when it comes to women's rights. Not only has he voted against our right to choose, he has voted against sex education,and against insurance companies having to pay for birth control. It has always been fine with the men in government to have insurance companies to pay for Viagra. Not only does he want to overturn women's right to choose, but many of his supporters want to overturn the right to use any form of birth control. (It has only been legal since 1965) According to them, women and MEN should not be allowed to do any family planning.

Please, women, do your research. Start with his own website and realize that if it is up to John McCain, the only thing women are good for is to become the sex object of men and baby manufacturers.

NEW MCCAIN SLOGAN * A WORLD WAR THREE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN! *

HILLARY WILL IN DOWN IN HISTORY AS HAVING LOST!

Helen of NY wrote:

John McCain does not have to debate Barack because Barack is not yet ready to become our president. He has no real background and any resume. We are in America which is the most powerful nation in the world so how can we put Barack in the White House. He has no experience whatwoever and he is coming from the radical wing of Democratic party.

Sorry to say, only one of these statements is half true. We are part of the Americas, the United States. While we certainly have the best military, right now the Canadian dollar kicks our butts, which is why I accede to the half point.

But my biggest problem is your premise, "we" are "the most powerful nation" … as a reason NOT to elect (or allow to run?) Senator Obama? This logic fails me entirely. When will the day of the enlightened voter elect an equally wise leader, without relying on taints of xenophobia, fear mongering & exaggerating generalizations?

Wasn't ABC the network that bushwacked Obama with George Stephanapolus and Charlie Gibson. Leave it to those clowns to look for an exclusive.

All i'm asking you hilary supporters is to study the issues first. Do we want to occupy Iraq for 100 more years? do we want to be ranked #28 in world in Education still in another 4yrs? Do we want to let our chances at healthcare reform slip by?

Plz I want a better future for my kids, John McCain isn't going to invest in America or offer anything better than Bush. Matter of fact, he's going to cut Govt Spending, spending on projects that might actually be good for average americans.

Yes our economy is actually "expanding" and the stock prices keep going up over the period of last 8yrs. but in a economy where 1% of the people hold more than 50% of the stocks, no wonder average americans are suffering.

Who is better to lead us out of this hard times than Obama? I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I was raised by a single parent – mother. And I wish people who are less fortunate and have less opportunity will have the same chances as the other ones only if they want to work for it.

Thank you again voters of all ages who previous supported Hilary, we need you, in this defining moment of American history.

To Rick and Helen,

You're both showing your prejudices. Barack Obama is a professional and not a hip-hop gangster. Don't stereotype. In terms of experience, I challenge you to go to his website and read his bio–or read an unbiased bio anywhere on the web–before making general statements. Obama does have experience. Not all of it is in Washington. But is Washington experience all that counts?

Wow! I can't believe how smug and naive the Obama supporters are. All your Kumbya, and unity BS isn't going to reverse the damage done these last 8 years. It's going to take a REAL fighter to get things done. You are all living in a dream world! The Republicans are going to eat you alive!
A life long (disenchanted) Democrat

That was nice of Mayor Bloomberg and ABC. But I can understand what both campaigns are saying about all media should be invited.

As far as you Hilliary supporters, you all are becoming as sickening as Billary.

Obama for President
No Hillary or Bayh for VP

l do not trust cnn and most of the news network. they seem to be more comcerned about fuelling the feud between obama and clinton. all they do is ask negative things. wl u do this fr that candidate or wl u not do that fr the candidate. this is nonsense.its about time cnn and al of them start compering obama and mcbush on issues when asking voters. just becoz issues dont sell doesnt mean you have to ignore them. thats how you were mislead to a war coz cnn and all the news network didnt ask about issues. cnn and all news networks stop choosing the president let the voters choose. the world is in peril becoz of you. enough of yr nonsense.

I bet Obama didn't want to go on TV, because he knows he
always makes a fool of himself.

When he debated Hillary all he did was say, I agree with Sen. Clinton
because he had no clue of what to say.

It's ridiculous for people to think Obama will not be good at town hall meetings, I watched several of them he attended throughout the season.
Becareful McSame you might just get what you wish for.

Hilary voters plz listen to Obama's policies and go on website for more info, he has a long blueprint for change that you can read and blogs if you want to ask any questions, we are ready to answer all your questions and earn your support

To Vig – get over yourself. The Country is moving on while you are still harboring feelings that mean something only to you.
To Univ of Penn St – thanks for thinking about voting for Obama, but I'm a little curious that you don't know his interests. I'm a supporter of Obama, but I also knew where Hill stood on issues.
I hope all Americans study the issues to help make a sound decision in Nov. Unfortunately it seems like we only hear what we want to hear. The biggest issue for me is the Supreme Court. If McCain wins – so much for folks like Vig who think they are hurting Obama – no they are hurting themselves because women issues will definitely be in danger if McCain wins. Please educate yourselves.

Great idea McCain, seeing as you suck at talking.

WILL YOU JOHN MCCAIN PEOPLES GO AWAY WE ARE GOING TO BET YOU BAD!!!!!!!! GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sound like the right decision – both campaign made a great point about not allowing only one network to cover the debate. McCain and Obama would like maximum exposure, therefore the debate should be open to all networks or to the internet. McCain would benefit greatly from these type of debates – it would keep more money in his war chest. But he should be careful about what he wish for – it could be his biggest nightmare. McCain thinks Obama would be weak and unable to withstand scrutiny or think on his feet. But the image of Obama standing besides him looking young, fresh and energized would not help McCain. Perosnally I think Obama will do a great job one on one with McCain. BRING IT ON…………OBAMA 08 & 12.

John McCain does not have to debate Barack because Barack is not yet ready to become our president. He has no real background and any resume. We are in America which is the most powerful nation in the world so how can we put Barack in the White House. He has no experience whatwoever and he is coming from the radical wing of Democratic party.

McCain should just drop out—-he's really wasting our time—-I see the future and it's Nas and 50 Cent running things from the Blue Room in the White House—

Challenge to Obama and McCain, Have debates in Rural county's in Texas and America where a lot of Voters are, Real Problems and questions will be asked if you have the time to if not, Maybe the rural Voters will not have time to Vote for you!

Though I am a advent Hillary Supporter and also very sad to see her suspend her campaign. I hope that Obama gives Mccain he!! during those events. Maybe I'll think about voting for him once I see where his interest lies.

Unlike the people who won't vote for obama because of frivolous issues, color, sex, etc.

As a woman, I vote with my mind first before my heart.

I intend to turn the channel every time the faces of these two men show up to tell how they will change the world. Two hundred years later, and we are still looking at the faces of men running for the Presidency, both of whom can't hold a candle to Clinton. WRITE HER IN TO WIN.

Seems like McCain wants to have a civilized series of debates with Obama—–Obama will offer that but cut McCain into shreds without blinking an eye—McCain is a sorry character and he will be so dazzled that he won't know where he is—-like Hillary's campaign staff, McCain will be out smarted——

Obama 08′

I agree with Brian Williams of NBC that they need a moderator (or referee) but it should be open to all networks.

OBAMA should hold McSame's request till a time of his choosing. McSame has had 3 months to do his bio tours, etc and Obama needs the space to do his own things, foreign trip, etc before any so called town-hall forums.

Just think – if McSame were ahead, will he be calling for joint town-halls? He has no ideas and is just looking for an Obama gaffe.

Let go Obama

I respect Hillary voters

Niether party has a candidate yet, so it is premature for either to agree to any sort of townhall.
the news networks wil just have to find some other story to blow way out of porportion to fill their air time and fuel their air-headed reporters.

PBS or C-SPAN…………..the rest keep the he11 out of it ….you acannot even conduct unbiased interviews…you are in competition with the candidates try to MAKE news out of yourselves…well you have and it has been pathetic, all of you!

Professional journalism is dead in America……

PBS, BBC, C-Span RULE!

I want to know more about McCain's life before he married Cindy and AFTER he was a POW. How he dealt with the emotional scars of that time period would have had a great deal to do with the kind of man he has become.
Why doesn't anyone report on that? He didn't marry her until he was in his 40's, he is 71 now. What was he doing from the time he was released as a POW and when he turned 40? Those years would shape his life , the public needs to know what kind of man he was/is.

Many Obama supporters have bashed Hillary's for deciding to stay home, write in Hillary's name on the ballots, or even vote for McCain. The thing is that you don't understand. This is a Presidential Election. You don't vote for a party; you vote for a president. It does not matter whether Obama is from the Democratic Party, nor does he have similar plans with Hillary. WHEN YOU VOTE FOR A PRESIDENT, YOU VOTE FOR THE PERSON YOU TRUST, YOU VOTE FOR THE PERSON YOU THINK THAT WILL DO THE BEST JOB, YOU VOTE FOR THE PERSON WHO CAN LEAD THE COUNTRY, AND FINALLY BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY YOU VOTE FOR THE PERSON WHO THINKS FAST AND ACTS FAST TO PROTECT YOU WHEN AN EMMERGENCY OCCURS. As a typical Hillary's supporter, I DON'T THINK AND DON'T BELIEVE THAT OBAMA IS THAT PERSON. I'm gonna write in Hillay anyway. I'M NOT VOTING FOR A PARTY; I'M VOTING FOR A PRESIDENT.