Comments on: McCain pushes for town hall debates http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Carol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241849 Carol Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:24:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241849 Mmmmm!!! McCain's pushing for debates also. Sounds familiar ---- a strategy that got Hillary nowhere. However, since the barrel is COMPLETELY hollow ---- I guess McCain has to try something. Mmmmm!!! McCain's pushing for debates also. Sounds familiar -- a strategy that got Hillary nowhere. However, since the barrel is COMPLETELY hollow -- I guess McCain has to try something.

]]> By: Viva Obama/Clinton 08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241828 Viva Obama/Clinton 08 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:22:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241828 No to town hall meeting let us hit the campaign trail. A Vote for Barrack Obama is a vote for Hillary Clinton because they support the same cause. A vote for John McCain is a vote for a George Bush third terms more wars, bad economy and more country will not want to deal with our country. If you were really a true Hillary supporter that want a better America for this generation and the future generation you must vote Democratic this November. Please do yourself a good favor and vote for the Democratic nominee this coming November. No hard feeling because Hillary has none against Barrack. We must put the Republican out of the white house. As you can see, we are in a big recession and that will get worse with a John McCain. I want to tell John McCain that gas tax holiday is not a solution for our energy problem and is not going to be a solution. This gas tax holiday shows that John McCain do not understand the economy. Keating 5 john McCain took money from the Keating five for political favor. No to town hall meeting let us hit the campaign trail.
A Vote for Barrack Obama is a vote for Hillary Clinton because they support the same cause.
A vote for John McCain is a vote for a George Bush third terms more wars, bad economy and more country will not want to deal with our country. If you were really a true Hillary supporter that want a better America for this generation and the future generation you must vote Democratic this November. Please do yourself a good favor and vote for the Democratic nominee this coming November.
No hard feeling because Hillary has none against Barrack. We must put the Republican out of the white house.
As you can see, we are in a big recession and that will get worse with a John McCain.
I want to tell John McCain that gas tax holiday is not a solution for our energy problem and is not going to be a solution. This gas tax holiday shows that John McCain do not understand the economy. Keating 5 john McCain took money from the Keating five for political favor.

]]> By: Suziku http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241822 Suziku Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:22:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241822 And we care what mcbush wants WHY?!! And we care what mcbush wants WHY?!!

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241810 Mike Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:21:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241810 Hey Billy from FL, Who is the nominee??? Hillary or Obama Even after the 3 on 1 ABC debate fiasco that the Clintons called in as a favor. OBAMA '08 '12 Hey Billy from FL, Who is the nominee??? Hillary or Obama
Even after the 3 on 1 ABC debate fiasco that the Clintons called in as a favor.
OBAMA '08 '12

]]> By: Minnesota Nice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241788 Minnesota Nice Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:19:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241788 McCain wouldn't even have a townhall debate with Ron Paul. McCain wouldn't even have a townhall debate with Ron Paul.

]]> By: M.A.D.D http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241761 M.A.D.D Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:18:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241761 I think Im voting for McCain. Did he say he was vetoing a beer bill or Bill's beer? I feel thirsty. I think Im voting for McCain.
Did he say he was vetoing a beer bill or Bill's beer?

I feel thirsty.

]]> By: Mar http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241743 Mar Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:16:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241743 OBAMA CAN'T DEBATE, WE HAVE ALL SEEN THIS. MCCAIN WILL WIPE THE FLOORS WITH THIS CLOWN AND BARRY KNOWS IT AND SO DOES HIS BIG TIME STAFF. BOO HOO, YOU ARE GOING DOWN NOBAMA! MCCAIN08 OBAMA CAN'T DEBATE, WE HAVE ALL SEEN THIS. MCCAIN WILL WIPE THE FLOORS WITH THIS CLOWN AND BARRY KNOWS IT AND SO DOES HIS BIG TIME STAFF.
BOO HOO, YOU ARE GOING DOWN NOBAMA!
MCCAIN08

]]> By: Obama 08/12 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241729 Obama 08/12 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:15:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241729 Read "Caption Smash " ( THIS IS THE MUST READ BLOG .) Located 12 down from top of this blog. Read "Caption Smash " ( THIS

IS THE MUST READ BLOG .) Located 12 down from top of this blog.

]]> By: Fly Boy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241681 Fly Boy Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:12:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241681 I thought McCain said he was wiser than Obama? Not very wise for the ONLY two presidential candidates to travel in the same plane. Flying is SAFE, but not that safe. I thought McCain said he was wiser than Obama?

Not very wise for the ONLY two presidential candidates to travel in the same plane. Flying is SAFE, but not that safe.

]]> By: MLG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241673 MLG Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:11:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241673 Go McCain 08. Open up our drilling here in U.S. Obama wants them to pay and yes it WILL trickle down to the PEOPLE!!!!! If Obama gets in I will be paying $20.00a gallon for gas. Are people dumb thinking that what he wants to do will work. MCCAIN/HUCKABEE 08 Go McCain 08. Open up our drilling here in U.S. Obama wants them to pay and yes it WILL trickle down to the PEOPLE!!!!! If Obama gets in I will be paying $20.00a gallon for gas. Are people dumb thinking that what he wants to do will work. MCCAIN/HUCKABEE 08

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241634 Mike Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:06:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241634 Hey John, I did not know that you are the great debater or is Joe going to be with you to interpret what Barack is saying. Hey John, I did not know that you are the great debater or is Joe going to be with you to interpret what Barack is saying.

]]> By: realist http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241626 realist Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:05:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241626 Enough of Obama's rhetoric. He might be good whipping up a crowd -- but let's see what kind of substance he's got in a conversation on the issues. Not much I bet. Enough of Obama's rhetoric. He might be good whipping up a crowd - but let's see what kind of substance he's got in a conversation on the issues. Not much I bet.

]]> By: Jay Ramos in NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241621 Jay Ramos in NYC Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:04:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241621 For all you Obama groupies, do any of you ever look or read beyond his nice speeches or rethoric? His economic plans call for raising income taxes, raising corporate taxes, and raising capital gains taxes, while at the same time extending unemployment benefits, so if you work hard, and make more money, you pay higher taxes, if you use your money to invest in the economy by buying stocks or sell your home, you pay more taxes, and if you want to open your own business, you pay more taxes. But at the same time, if you sit at home and don't work, you will get extended benefits. Guess where the money for that will come from, the pocket of the person working hard and paying extra taxes. is this what we want for our country? Really? For all you Obama groupies, do any of you ever look or read beyond his nice speeches or rethoric?

His economic plans call for raising income taxes, raising corporate taxes, and raising capital gains taxes, while at the same time extending unemployment benefits, so if you work hard, and make more money, you pay higher taxes, if you use your money to invest in the economy by buying stocks or sell your home, you pay more taxes, and if you want to open your own business, you pay more taxes.

But at the same time, if you sit at home and don't work, you will get extended benefits. Guess where the money for that will come from, the pocket of the person working hard and paying extra taxes.

is this what we want for our country? Really?

]]> By: Louis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241612 Louis Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:03:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241612 The PAST and the FUTURE side by side--a no-brainer. The PAST and the FUTURE side by side–a no-brainer.

]]> By: Still for Hill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241611 Still for Hill Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:03:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241611 I think you Obamabots severely underestimate John McCain. However, who knows if we will find out b/c Obama is a coward and won't debate. Actually, I think he is actually to timid to even go into a small town and ask for a vote. He has pissed too many people off. I also think that it is disgusting that it is disgusting how this network is so biased. It's not an issue if Obama says his uncle freed the Jews or if there are 57 states. However, CNN keeps posting stories about John McCain every time he misspeaks. I wonder how many times a day the reporters on this station misspeak? I wonder how many of them are being labeled senile? I only watch Lou Dobbs on this channel now... Sorry, Anderson, got a little sick of you and your "Boo", the so called "uncommitted" superdelegate Donna Brazille. Oh, and tell Navarette, Latinos won't vote for Obama either. I think they are all sick of the blacks whining about Latinos taking their jobs. Black people need to face the facts. Life is hard for everyone... I think you Obamabots severely underestimate John McCain. However, who knows if we will find out b/c Obama is a coward and won't debate. Actually, I think he is actually to timid to even go into a small town and ask for a vote. He has pissed too many people off.

I also think that it is disgusting that it is disgusting how this network is so biased. It's not an issue if Obama says his uncle freed the Jews or if there are 57 states. However, CNN keeps posting stories about John McCain every time he misspeaks. I wonder how many times a day the reporters on this station misspeak? I wonder how many of them are being labeled senile?

I only watch Lou Dobbs on this channel now... Sorry, Anderson, got a little sick of you and your "Boo", the so called "uncommitted" superdelegate Donna Brazille.

Oh, and tell Navarette, Latinos won't vote for Obama either. I think they are all sick of the blacks whining about Latinos taking their jobs.

Black people need to face the facts. Life is hard for everyone...

]]> By: GE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241596 GE Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:01:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241596 A civil discusion / debate on the major issues between Obama and McCain is just what we need. Let's hope they can pull it off. I don't see why Obama's staff is putting this off - no good reason for it. Obama will do just fine. Now that we have another Barry and John running, it's time to do this right and set a precedent for future elections. A civil discusion / debate on the major issues between Obama and McCain is just what we need. Let's hope they can pull it off. I don't see why Obama's staff is putting this off – no good reason for it. Obama will do just fine. Now that we have another Barry and John running, it's time to do this right and set a precedent for future elections.

]]> By: LB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241595 LB Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:01:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241595 I would love to hear one of these meetings. McCain can only read a speech and not very well at that either (beer or bill). McCain has a bad temper when pressed. I can see McCain now screaming vulgar words at Obama in some townhall meeting held in the church basement. I would love to hear one of these meetings. McCain can only read a speech and not very well at that either (beer or bill). McCain has a bad temper when pressed. I can see McCain now screaming vulgar words at Obama in some townhall meeting held in the church basement.

]]> By: RuthieM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241589 RuthieM Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241589 Why is McCain pushing so hard and loud for these town hall debates? Is it because he wants Obama's crowd-drawing brilliance or is it because McCain wants the world to see they are twins as McCain stands before his new slogan he took from Obama, 'A leader we can believe in' next to Obama's 'Chane we can believe in' with McCain's stolen Obama background colors. Sure, have the town halls, show America the 'true' leader, Barack Obama! Why is McCain pushing so hard and loud for these town hall debates? Is it because he wants Obama's crowd-drawing brilliance or is it because McCain wants the world to see they are twins as McCain stands before his new slogan he took from Obama, 'A leader we can believe in' next to Obama's 'Chane we can believe in' with McCain's stolen Obama background colors. Sure, have the town halls, show America the 'true' leader, Barack Obama!

]]> By: Obama 08/12 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241584 Obama 08/12 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241584 40 Years ago or even today the Nixon /Kennedy debates make for LOL 's so be ready for LOL's this will be happening all over again !!! This round will be Obams /McCain more like a Kennedy /McShame with Old Timers !!!! Can't wait just thinking of it want to laugh. 40 Years ago or even today the Nixon /Kennedy debates make for LOL 's so be ready for LOL's this will be happening all over again !!!

This round will be Obams /McCain more like a Kennedy /McShame with Old Timers !!!!

Can't wait just thinking of it want to laugh.

]]> By: Amy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241565 Amy Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:58:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241565 No one is interested in John McCain's town hall meetings. Also, what is the purpose of a gas tax holiday, if you have no money to buy gas. Can he come up with something better. Oh, don't mention rebate; if you owe IRS, you want see a dime (penalize the working people that owe a few dollars in taxes). No one is interested in John McCain's town hall meetings.

Also, what is the purpose of a gas tax holiday, if you have no money to buy gas.

Can he come up with something better. Oh, don't mention rebate; if you owe IRS, you want see a dime (penalize the working people that owe a few dollars in taxes).

]]> By: ron canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241561 ron canada Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:57:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241561 the last time Clinton asked obama for a debate he said he didn't have time as it took a couple of weeks to prepare for it and he was busy campaigning . McCain is asking for an open debate with no preset questions he can study on just honest answers as to what he not the people who control him will do on a specific topic of the asker's choice we all seen what happened in the ABC debate when his answers were questioned he fell apart and would not grant an interview for ten days let alone accept an offer to debate so if i was mccain i wouldn't hold my breath waiting for an answer the last time Clinton asked obama for a debate he said he didn't have time as it took a couple of weeks to prepare for it and he was busy campaigning . McCain is asking for an open debate with no preset questions he can study on just honest answers as to what he not the people who control him will do on a specific topic of the asker's choice we all seen what happened in the ABC debate when his answers were questioned he fell apart and would not grant an interview for ten days let alone accept an offer to debate so if i was mccain i wouldn't hold my breath waiting for an answer

]]> By: Accountant Guy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241554 Accountant Guy Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:56:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241554 I hope he gets what he wants, because Obama will crush him on every issue!! Obama '08 I hope he gets what he wants, because Obama will crush him on every issue!!

Obama '08

]]> By: Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241524 Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:52:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241524 He declined several of Hillary's offers in various states Is he really going to decline the call of debates in a general election. Mc Cain would trounce him in a debate- Look how well he did in debates when he followed Hillarys lead he didnt even know the name of the future president of Russia and yes we all remember the pennsylvania debate. Get over obamatons you have an idol not a president. Mc Cain/ Palin 2008. He declined several of Hillary's offers in various states Is he really going to decline the call of debates in a general election. Mc Cain would trounce him in a debate- Look how well he did in debates when he followed Hillarys lead he didnt even know the name of the future president of Russia and yes we all remember the pennsylvania debate. Get over obamatons you have an idol not a president.

Mc Cain/ Palin 2008.

]]> By: ted http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241495 ted Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:50:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241495 -CINDY: Your right.. McCain is better lookin too ! -CINDY:

Your right.. McCain is better lookin too !

]]> By: matt guerra http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241488 matt guerra Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:49:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241488 He wants to veto every beer bill cos his wife is the distributor of beer and by vetoing any beer bills that limit its distribution he will definitely make the millions. Just this time its not Oil (bush) its beer (Mccain) He wants to veto every beer bill cos his wife is the distributor of beer and by vetoing any beer bills that limit its distribution he will definitely make the millions. Just this time its not Oil (bush) its beer (Mccain)

]]> By: MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241485 MD Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:49:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241485 Ahhhh... How sad it will be when McCane won't be able to tell the difference between what made his wife rich (beer, DUH) and bills he is already dreaming about vetoing. His desire to veto bills shows he is an egomanic. Why would you even make that threat now, if you keep saying that you want to work with everyone? McCane is a simple man at heart. He keeps showing his true face, five minutes after he shows the face his campaign staff tell him to show. McCane is no match for Obama. Ahhhh... How sad it will be when McCane won't be able to tell the difference between what made his wife rich (beer, DUH) and bills he is already dreaming about vetoing.

His desire to veto bills shows he is an egomanic. Why would you even make that threat now, if you keep saying that you want to work with everyone?

McCane is a simple man at heart. He keeps showing his true face, five minutes after he shows the face his campaign staff tell him to show.

McCane is no match for Obama.

]]> By: Elaine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241480 Elaine Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:48:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241480 The fact of the matter is, McCain is pushing for the town hall meetings, not only because he's broke, but because he can never hope to draw the crowds that Obama does. I personally think it's a good idea for them to do this regardless of McCain's reasons. The fact of the matter is, McCain is pushing for the town hall meetings, not only because he's broke, but because he can never hope to draw the crowds that Obama does. I personally think it's a good idea for them to do this regardless of McCain's reasons.

]]> By: Blork http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241477 Blork Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:48:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241477 I don't have a yacht. But i also don't hate those who do. It's so paradoxical; the more liberal posts I read, the more hate I see. Obama says that we should not hate; that all we really have to hate is hate itself. Yet, it seems that Obama's supporters are a hateful, vitriolic, ageist bunch who hate everyone who has more than them, who is successful, who is profitable, etc. I've been insurance-less, jobless, and almost homeless. I support my family of five on one income -- barely. We drive old Fords and live in a tiny house, the mortgage for which is some 50% of my income. Yet, I do not hate. Why do Obama supporters hate so much? I don't have a yacht. But i also don't hate those who do. It's so paradoxical; the more liberal posts I read, the more hate I see. Obama says that we should not hate; that all we really have to hate is hate itself. Yet, it seems that Obama's supporters are a hateful, vitriolic, ageist bunch who hate everyone who has more than them, who is successful, who is profitable, etc. I've been insurance-less, jobless, and almost homeless. I support my family of five on one income - barely. We drive old Fords and live in a tiny house, the mortgage for which is some 50% of my income. Yet, I do not hate.

Why do Obama supporters hate so much?

]]> By: Beltway Insider http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241475 Beltway Insider Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:48:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241475 Smart people know Obama will be our next President. Nothing will change this. Crying, complaining, whining, and throwing temper tantrums won't change it. Racists and bitter old hags won't change it. Obama will be our next President. Period. Get used to it. OBAMA '08 Smart people know Obama will be our next President.

Nothing will change this. Crying, complaining, whining, and throwing temper tantrums won't change it. Racists and bitter old hags won't change it.

Obama will be our next President. Period. Get used to it.

OBAMA '08

]]> By: Agnostic Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241467 Agnostic Democrat Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:46:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241467 Lookin' for a free ride on the real Straight Talk Express, hey Grumpy McSham? A little free airtime? The wheels have fallen off and your bearings are looser than ever. You couldn't shoot straight if your life depended on it. Chameleons aren't known for their best shots. Get your sidekick Lieberman to stick his hand up your back to keep your mouth moving. Lookin' for a free ride on the real Straight Talk Express, hey Grumpy McSham? A little free airtime? The wheels have fallen off and your bearings are looser than ever. You couldn't shoot straight if your life depended on it. Chameleons aren't known for their best shots. Get your sidekick Lieberman to stick his hand up your back to keep your mouth moving.

]]> By: Ennis, LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241448 Ennis, LA Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:45:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241448 McCain should be the last to call for debates given his track record as a cantankerous and boastful debater he showed himself to be early this year. McCain should be the last to call for debates given his track
record as a cantankerous and boastful debater he showed
himself to be early this year.

]]> By: Jamie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241437 Jamie Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:44:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241437 I think that Obama would do well to take McCain up on this challenge. He's a far better speaker and resonates well with people, and frankly, he's not very good at sound bites anyway. Get them both in the room, talking, and he'll have the platform to show that even when he's at odds with Republicans, he can be friendly and cooperative. That's what he needs to demonstrate, because that's what voters want in November: a uniting leader to heal the divisions of the Bush legacy. I think that Obama would do well to take McCain up on this challenge. He's a far better speaker and resonates well with people, and frankly, he's not very good at sound bites anyway.

Get them both in the room, talking, and he'll have the platform to show that even when he's at odds with Republicans, he can be friendly and cooperative. That's what he needs to demonstrate, because that's what voters want in November: a uniting leader to heal the divisions of the Bush legacy.

]]> By: paulie_nj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241430 paulie_nj Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:43:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241430 Obama doesn't do so well without his teleprompter, boo-hoo. Obama doesn't do so well without his teleprompter, boo-hoo.

]]> By: Nia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241428 Nia Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:43:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241428 Obama told McCain he will after his Economics tour... did he forget Obama told McCain he will after his Economics tour... did he forget

]]> By: GO OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241425 GO OBAMA Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:43:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241425 GO OBAMA! Anyone who questions his “vetting” for President of the United States is “tangentially inconsequential.” Furthermore, everyone understands that voting “present” 130 times in the IL Senate is “trivial” compared to his having to sit in that church for 20 years just to advance his political career. He was not born to a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas to end up earning the “infinitesimally” tiny salary of $14K a year as a community organizer. Nor did he attend Harvard so that he could steel a measly couple of thousand votes during his run for the IL Senate. NO! His vision has always been higher than that. GO OBAMA! Anyone who questions his “vetting” for President of the United States is “tangentially inconsequential.” Furthermore, everyone understands that voting “present” 130 times in the IL Senate is “trivial” compared to his having to sit in that church for 20 years just to advance his political career. He was not born to a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas to end up earning the “infinitesimally” tiny salary of $14K a year as a community organizer. Nor did he attend Harvard so that he could steel a measly couple of thousand votes during his run for the IL Senate. NO! His vision has always been higher than that.

]]> By: RASHEEDA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241421 RASHEEDA Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:42:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241421 For those who make comments like, Obama would rather "preach" than do a town-hall-style debate: Try "Shi'a, oh...I mean Sunni" or "I will veto every beer!" McCain will get slammed!!!!! For those who make comments like, Obama would rather "preach" than do a town-hall-style debate:

Try

"Shi'a, oh...I mean Sunni"

or "I will veto every beer!"

McCain will get slammed!!!!!

]]> By: lizfor hillary clinton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241414 lizfor hillary clinton Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:42:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241414 this whole oil and gas thing rising...maybe somebody should investigate market manipulation...has NOTHING to do with POLITICS STRAIGHT old unethical BUSINESS if you ask me...people get greedy...and want more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ we need to stop driving our gas tanks....and make it hurt to wall street.... this whole oil and gas thing rising...maybe somebody should investigate market manipulation...has NOTHING to do with POLITICS STRAIGHT old unethical BUSINESS if you ask me...people get greedy...and want more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

we need to stop driving our gas tanks....and make it hurt to wall street....

]]> By: Jeff in Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241412 Jeff in Illinois Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:42:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241412 McCain can't afford a real campaign. I think Obama should agree to maybe 4 "town-hall" style debates. Either way, I just can't wait to see Obama spark McCain's rage. It'll guarantee him the WWF vote, but he's already got that. McCain can't afford a real campaign. I think Obama should agree to maybe 4 "town-hall" style debates. Either way, I just can't wait to see Obama spark McCain's rage. It'll guarantee him the WWF vote, but he's already got that.

]]> By: Kevin in Maryland for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241400 Kevin in Maryland for Obama Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:40:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241400 McCain, I guess this is the only way you can get millions of people to watch you because you are one boring, noting new old Republican, you even wanted to switch parties at one time. Man, you are so out of touch it is unreal. Frist you stated that the economy was good, then you stated you do not know much about the economy----------why are you even in this contest......get out and go retire..... McCain, I guess this is the only way you can get millions of people to watch you because you are one boring, noting new old Republican, you even wanted to switch parties at one time. Man, you are so out of touch it is unreal. Frist you stated that the economy was good, then you stated you do not know much about the economy----why are you even in this contest......get out and go retire.....

]]> By: Rudy NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241390 Rudy NYC Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:40:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241390 Does the GOP realize that a new brand of politics is being fought in this campaign? Democrats have chosen to allow themselves to evolve into something new, which is perhaps what angers so many Clinton supporters. Hillary represented everything that has not worked very well for Democrats since the Carter years. Thanks to Bush, "fear and smear" will be a losing argument for at least a generation. I wonder if the GOP can see that. It could be too late to change and adapt though. The change would need to be a bit more dramatic than what McCain has brought to the table so far. Does the GOP realize that a new brand of politics is being fought in this campaign? Democrats have chosen to allow themselves to evolve into something new, which is perhaps what angers so many Clinton supporters. Hillary represented everything that has not worked very well for Democrats since the Carter years.

Thanks to Bush, "fear and smear" will be a losing argument for at least a generation. I wonder if the GOP can see that. It could be too late to change and adapt though. The change would need to be a bit more dramatic than what McCain has brought to the table so far.

]]> By: Colony14Author http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241384 Colony14Author Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:39:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241384 The more debates and meetings the better. Perhaps then people will start discussing the issues and stop the dumb remarks about Obama's ears or Hillary's thighs or McCain's smile. And you can only go so far with "McCain is just another Bush." Well, Obama is "just another Nancy Pelosi or Maxine Waters." Tell me you'll allow drilling for oil offshore and in ANWR, tell me you'll support more nuclear plants and refineries, and you'll get my vote. Tell me you'll raise taxes and raise prices with foolish carbon offset legislation and you won't get my vote. I don't care about your ears, thighs, or smiles. The more debates and meetings the better. Perhaps then people will start discussing the issues and stop the dumb remarks about Obama's ears or Hillary's thighs or McCain's smile. And you can only go so far with "McCain is just another Bush." Well, Obama is "just another Nancy Pelosi or Maxine Waters." Tell me you'll allow drilling for oil offshore and in ANWR, tell me you'll support more nuclear plants and refineries, and you'll get my vote. Tell me you'll raise taxes and raise prices with foolish carbon offset legislation and you won't get my vote. I don't care about your ears, thighs, or smiles.

]]> By: Nia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241381 Nia Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:39:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241381 I can't wait.... I can't wait....

]]> By: Venus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241379 Venus Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:39:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241379 Yeah... For those who think that Hillary won any debates... where is Hillary now? So much for thinking Obama is weak on debates! They did Hillary a lot of good........................... then her and Bill turned on the media! Obama... let McBush beg for debates! If you noticed - McBush stopped counting the days since Obama has visited Iraq after Obama called him out on the carpet about McBush not visiting cities in America! Yeah...

For those who think that Hillary won any debates... where is Hillary now?

So much for thinking Obama is weak on debates! They did Hillary a lot of good........................... then her and Bill turned on the media!

Obama... let McBush beg for debates! If you noticed – McBush stopped counting the days since Obama has visited Iraq after Obama called him out on the carpet about McBush not visiting cities in America!

]]> By: MIKE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241374 MIKE Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:39:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241374 just a note to all talking about "57 state". There were 57 PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES!.... This is lame. Get to the real issues! just a note to all talking about "57 state". There were 57 PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES!....

This is lame. Get to the real issues!

]]> By: New Day http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241371 New Day Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:39:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241371 ditto heads are amusing. After the election, I am going to start a petition to have President Obama placed them on endangered species list along with their fat, bigot leader. Do you honestly think that any of these blog sites are seen by more than a fraction of one percent of the electorate? Do you think you are influencing the election by pretending to be outraged Hillary supporters or overbearing Obama supporters? Anyone that cares enough to come on these blogs already knows who they are voting for in November. It's so silly to think that, play all these cloak-and-dagger games will influence anything. Your brainless leader asked you to keep McCain from the nomination and you failed. Then, he wanted you to influence the Dems race to help Hillary (whom you perceived as the weaker candidate) win. How did that turn out for you? So, now you're trying to drive a wedge between Hillary and Obama supporters. Well, here's a news flash: the vast majority of people that voted for either candidate dont take politics that seriously, dont come on news sites, and will vote the party line in Nov. ditto heads are amusing. After the election, I am going to start a petition to have President Obama placed them on endangered species list along with their fat, bigot leader. Do you honestly think that any of these blog sites are seen by more than a fraction of one percent of the electorate? Do you think you are influencing the election by pretending to be outraged Hillary supporters or overbearing Obama supporters? Anyone that cares enough to come on these blogs already knows who they are voting for in November.

It's so silly to think that, play all these cloak-and-dagger games will influence anything.

Your brainless leader asked you to keep McCain from the nomination and you failed. Then, he wanted you to influence the Dems race to help Hillary (whom you perceived as the weaker candidate) win. How did that turn out for you? So, now you're trying to drive a wedge between Hillary and Obama supporters. Well, here's a news flash: the vast majority of people that voted for either candidate dont take politics that seriously, dont come on news sites, and will vote the party line in Nov.

]]> By: Open Minded http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241368 Open Minded Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:38:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241368 I struggle to understand why so many Obama supporters are angry about the idea of this. For a bunch of people who claim to be voting for the candidate of change, you seem to be dead set on going through same name calling, nation polarizing election process as we have previously put up with. I hope McCain and Obama find a way to agree to something like this. It would be refreshing. Change '08 I struggle to understand why so many Obama supporters are angry about the idea of this. For a bunch of people who claim to be voting for the candidate of change, you seem to be dead set on going through same name calling, nation polarizing election process as we have previously put up with. I hope McCain and Obama find a way to agree to something like this. It would be refreshing.

Change '08

]]> By: andrew s. rostolder http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241357 andrew s. rostolder Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:37:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241357 why not debate on national tv with all the bells and whistles. with your experience you will make the young wipper snapper look like a fool................................................NOT..................................... why not debate on national tv with all the bells and whistles. with your experience you will make the young wipper snapper look like a fool................................................NOT.....................................

]]> By: What if? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241356 What if? Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:37:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241356 Does McBush know anything else besides debates and war story. Why is it he wants to debate so bad, All he can say is “Just the two of us, in direct conversation with voters'. What about gas prices, mortgages, food cost, war in Iraq and of course affordable living? does he realize that we are tired of his useless tactics regarding a debate, we want SOLUTIONS for this messed up economy by the Bush administration. Obama keep staying with our everyday issues, McCain is out of touch with the voters concerns of today. Obama 08 Does McBush know anything else besides debates and war story. Why is it he wants to debate so bad, All he can say is “Just the two of us, in direct conversation with voters'. What about gas prices, mortgages, food cost, war in Iraq and of course affordable living? does he realize that we are tired of his useless tactics regarding a debate, we want SOLUTIONS for this messed up economy by the Bush administration.

Obama keep staying with our everyday issues, McCain is out of touch with the voters concerns of today.

Obama 08

]]> By: Pepou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241351 Pepou Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:37:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241351 You bet he wants these debates. He wants to make sure that there are enough people attending. Without Obama there would not be many ... In other words, let's benefit by your opponent ! You bet he wants these debates. He wants to make sure that there are enough people attending. Without Obama there would not be many ... In other words, let's benefit by your opponent !

]]> By: Len in Washington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/10/mccain-pushes-for-town-hall-debates/#comment-1241350 Len in Washington Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:37:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7763#comment-1241350 Do I really have to listen to McCains rambling and look at that goofy grin. No, NO, NO! Do I really have to listen to McCains rambling and look at that goofy grin. No, NO, NO!

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