CNN

Could they be brain -dead?

Pat in Iowa /We have been thinking .
Just a few of the many things that come into mind are Flag drapped caskets/Seriously injured warriors for a Bush Cheney war "they started " for no reason ,businesses shipped overseas ,no jobs, Gas,high prices ,loosing homes do you need more reminders to rock you loose?

CNN: Please turn your hate filter on. It doesn't make for good TV, and neither does it make for good commenting.

He should go to Iowa, and prove that he can WALK ON WATER has his supporters and the DNC have been saying

Breaking news: Obama walks to a car. Breaking news: Obama clears throat. Breaking news: Obama washes hands. Breaking news: Obama loosens tie. Breaking news: Obama reads restaurant's menu. Breaking news: Obama sits in a chair.
CNN should be renamed 'INN: Irrelevant News Network.'

Well said Jasmyne Besides, Bush is President, if anyone should be there it should be Geoge Bush.

Stay safe, people in Iowa! There'll be other opportunities for Obama to visit. He shouldn't be your focus right now.

I still don't understand some of Sen Clinton's supporters hatred on this issue. The only people to blame for her loss is her campaign. She had the name, the money and the establishment to win this from day one. But somehow Mark Penn and his bunch had a bad (or no) strategy, ran her campaign into debt and allowed her to make comments that did not help.

Bosnia, the pregnant woman that died becasue she was denied medical treatment, Pres. Clinton reaction, holding her tax returns, the list is long. None of these helped and it her and her campaign's fault. I could understand if Sen Obama railroaded or swift-boated her, there could be some animosity but he remained fair to her throughout the campaign. Be mad and angry at her people for ruining her chance, and I bet they were paid quiet well for failing

To Ray Jay (4:52)

Perhaps you need to go "back" to school.

It is obvious that you are an Obama supporter (based on your inability to spell).

Oh, by the way, I'm a physician; buddy you couldn't even carry my lunch box!

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!

Kathy, you are a fool, and an uninformed one at that.

No one took Clinton"s nomination from her, she lost it. The reason the press got all over her was because she accused Obama of stuff she and her campaign were guilty of. She became negative first. She lied, she mislead. Are you forgetting Mark Penn. Are you forgetting "Shame on you"? Are you forgetting how she constantly attacked Obama, making fun of him saying"The skies will open Choirs will sing"? Every vote counts? Give me a break. Clinton could care less about the voter. When she started her campaign it was all about the delegates, then her story changed and you people bought into it hook line and sinker. Lets not even bring up sniper fire. But go ahead and vote for McCain and see what happens to your right to choose. Obama and Clinton agree on 99 percent of the issues but you are so pissed off because you think this was stolen from you. How democratic is it to have a primary with only candidate? A primary where that same candidate pledged she would not participate in. You Clinton supporters who are voting for McCain are brain washed. Vote for MCain, you get what you deserve.

If some of you idiots took time to read the article you would have noticed this part as to why Obama canceled:

"but the Illinois senator’s campaign decided to cancel the event after a discussion with Iowa Governor Chet Culver's staff, saying they wanted all resources in the state to be focused on flood relief efforts."

If your comprehension is still limited. What that says is that the Gov. requested that it be canceled so that they can concentrate on the flood ravaged areas with their resources instead of using those resources on Obama's visit.

Actually, Hillary probably would have went to Ohio anyway to see how she could help. She showed up at Ground Zero the day after, and continued as a senator to fight for health insurance and the government to take care of those that go sick from working at Ground Zero.

Before you spew such nonsense, why don't you check the facts!

OBAMA ISN'T PRESIDENT YET, IT'S STILL BUSH'S JOB TO RESPOND TO A DISASTER. IT MAY TAKE BUSH A FEW WEEKS, BUT IT'S STILL HIS JOB.

You people amaze me. The Governor asked Obama to not come so that the state could focus all of its resources on helping its citizens instead of preparing for a huge rally...and you people trash Obama? That makes absolutely no sense at all.

Dan, they can't.

Good indication that he will not support Americans in time of need. Just a liberal Bush. All talk to substance.

Former dem voting for McCain.

No Pat- Iowa Bush did not go to New Orleans after Katrina, HE FLEW over it looking quite annoyed that he had to cut his Crawford vacation short. Weeks later he landed telling Brownie he was doing a good job. I guess you were one of the few who did not caucus for Obama in Iowa.

Brian Knoxville, TN June 10th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Obama's flowery rhetoric and empty slogans are getting old anyway. Its not like he was ever going to say anything of substance…

Go PUMA PAC

------------------------–

Brian, I went to the PUMA PAC website, and those people are PSYCHO.

-They think they speak for 18 million people, when it's probably closer to just 18, period – and most of them are probably Republicans.
-They actually think Obama will lose in "50-state landslide". Is that mental vomit even worth arguing against? Do they even live on the same planet as the rest of us?
-They think Obama stole the nomination, but they never provide evidence of that, because THERE IS NONE. Obama got 18 million plus votes, too, you know – and yes, more votes than Hillary. If you want to be ignorant and not count the caucus states and the fact that there do exist people in Michigan who support Obama, then it's your head in the sand, not mine.
-They practically writhe in pain at the thought of Hillary agreeing to be Obama's running mate – apparently they live in denial about the fact that she already said she would if Obama asked her.
-They complain endlessly about how bitter Obama supporters are, but they don't take a look in the mirror. Why should Obama supporters be bitter? It's the Hillary supporters' candidate who lost, not Obama's.

I try to be nice to people, but please...get over yourselves. Most rational, fair-minded, and intelligent people know blind hatred when they see it, and are not convinced by it.

Having the dem. presumptive nominee takes a lot of logistics, effort and resources. If you guys had better reading comprehension (I don't expect it from many of you Obama bashers) you would see that Governor Culver had a discussion with Obama and decided it would be better if all the resources went to the very urgent flood relief efforts. This is in no way shape or form Obama dodging Iowa because of floods. It is like postponing a BBQ because your house needs to be sandbagged. Should the effort go to marinating, or saving your home?

PS to Pat: Bush is the worst president of all time, and Katrina was one of many catastrophic flubs in which there was no leadership. You should be so lucky to have Obama in office, even though you're too stupid or racist (not mutually exclusive) to vote for him.

Well the DECENT thing to do would be to cancel an appearance so that the city doesn't have to use their VALUABLE resources providing security, traffic detail, etc...anyone with SENSE should know that...ignorance is bliss and there are a LOT of HAPPY people posting today!!!

So what if he was going to say the same thing...he draws HUGE CROWDS and don't have to speak at bowling alleys with awful GREEN signs in the background like McCain...

GO OBAMA!!!!

Make these HATERS your MOTIVATORS!!!!!!!

Just more Clintonistas trying to put spin on a non-issue. Look how many of them were upset when Obama rode his bike the other day.

Again Obama shows good judgement. McCain will lose big in Nov.

Nice to see a federal leader (Obama) who listens to State Governors and takes their advice.
Mike

oh my gosh, there is a lot of venom out here tonight!
please read the article - it was at the request of the Governor's staff so that they could put their resources into helping the flood victims.
My prayers go out to the flood victims.

As for the venom - put your energies into civilly discussing the issues. You certainly don't win anyone over to your side (whatever that side may be) by spewing venom, by reacting without reading the whole story, by seeing conspiracies behind every statement.

Hey Brian in TN,

I think everyone knows that you are a republican so you can comment but stop trying to prove to us that you are a democract. It's getting annoying because you are the first one to post on every single ticker. GET A LIFE!!!!

Icannot believe some of you people, you will TRY to find fault in ANY and EVERYTHING Barack Obama does or does not do. If you had any common sense or common decency you can see these people in Iowa and the other flooded areas are in a disaster state and need to focus on getting their homes and lives on track. I applaud Barack Obama for not going to Iowa at this time to try and get support from the people who are trying to get their lives together.

I am certain in due time Obama will go to these areas an give them the needed support they need and get the support he needs as well.

Stop being so obtuse!

Obama 08!

These comments are odd - could you perhaps read the text? apparently, the governor asked him to cancel the event. Probably so all the cops, troopers, etc. can help the flood victims.

I think Obama should have gone there to Iowa more so becaus eof floods. He is frightened that his campaign will get washed away.....
Vote John McCain...

Y'know, this just goes to show that the people who where never going to vote for Obama in the first place will always find something wrong with anything he does. They are so busy trying to find something wrong with him that they can't see what's right about his policies!

And to the McCain supporters posing as Democrats, you're pitiful. All of these divisive tactics you people use to keep this country divided wil soon come to an end. Why? Because history has shown that when a society is threatened with challenges of the magnitude that we are faced with today, people of every race, culture, economic bracket, gender and religion unite for the common good.

I'd personally like to thank George Bush for abusing the power of the White House and uniting this country against him and those who share his views!

To all of the Obama haters I have one question. If your home flooded and you lost all of your possessions, would you really want to hear anything someone running for president has to say? No you wouldn't, you would be more concerned about picking up the pieces of your home that was just destroyed. It's really sad to see people so full of hate and anger that they would take a states tragedy and pull something from it to criticize Obama for. Why don't you direct your energy to seeing what you can do from the outside to help those people on the inside who are at a loss.

To.... Fight the liberal media!
McCain 08!!!.........NEVER-NEVER-NEVER
Hillary 2012!!!........NEVER IF OBAMA LOSE, NEVER IF OBAMA LOSE
by People at 6/7/2008 1:33:08 PM-PEOPLE OF NO IMPORTANCE....

Don't jump for joy to fast………All Dems. checked out what the Repubs really think of the democrats.................

I love America to much to VOTE FOR MCAIN AND THE GOP!
I am a democrat and found this to be unacceptable for both candidates. Senator Dole said “Democrats had to choose between one candidate who said she’d obliterate Iran and another candidate who said he wants to invite Iranian leaders over for dinner and then maybe a chat after dinner with a good cigar—Cuban. I’d imagine. I don’t want EITHER of those two answering the White House telephone at 3 o’clock in the morning”. “We’re going to have to fight the ideal that this is a historic opportunity to elect Barack Obama” said Huckabee. “I salute how far he’s gone, but as far as I’m concerned, because of his views and what he would do —-he’s gone far enough for me this year”. But McCain camps says --–McCain aide Michael Goldfarb wrote on the campaign's official blog that "there is a genuine affection for her here at McCain HQ“ "Sen. Clinton has really grown on us over here in Crystal City over the past few months," wrote Goldfarb, calling her an "impressive candidate" who "inspired a generation of women" but "fell victim to a vast left-wing conspiracy that resented her generally centrist foreign policy views."

FYI…So if Hillary would have won, this is the way it would have read…..We’re going to have to fight the ideal that this is a historic opportunity to elect Hillary Clinton.

IOWA your in our Prayers as well as all ot the other storm damage states in the US..

Love Texas

You guys are all Idiots, we need the police force and the people to be helping each other and not diverted to organizing and carrying out a political rallly. Obama did the right thing!

You people kill me!! Did you only read the parts of this that benefit you. He spoke with the Gov. of the city and they wanted all the resorces to go to flood relief. Stop trying to make this out to be something more.

So he comes back to Cedar Rapids another time, fine. I don't see an issue here.

Brian, Knoxville.....

honestly, in all of your posts... YOU havent said anything of substance YET.

Do we need to comment on this too??
Okay, let's good luck BO; we love you.

If he did show up to these flooding towns you guys would bash him for being insensitive. People are wading in water and he's supposed to be there talking about his run for presidency?

Pat in Iowa...it seems as though maybe you flunked out of grade school because you are obviously lacking the skills to comprehend what you are reading. The article clearly states that he did not go to Iowa because Iowa's own Governer said that he would rather the states resources go towards flood relief. Why don't you read the actual article and make sure that your little brain can understand what is being said before you comment. I swear this whole election season has really brought to light how STUPID some people really are.

The Governor's staff met with him and asked that he cancel so all resources could be devoted to flood related efforts.

Either we have people who simply hate Obama and look for issues, or they lack reading comprehension.

Obama is a phony! Soon you will all see it. One flood and he won't even go to visit the flood striken people! This arrogant no good reverse racist is nothing be an empty suite! God help us if this guy and his America-hating wife get into the White House!

it's dry here in arkansas!i have beer in fridge!we'll discuss beating mccain for vetoing all beer!that sob!

Cheney in '08. At least he has experience.

I have yet to hear one criticism of Obama on this web site all day that wasn't either an outright lie or illogical nonsense.

You won't beat Obama that way. How about turning to people like George Will to get some criticism of Obama? He's a real conservative and intellectually consistent. Come on anti-Obama crowd, educate yourselves and use some facts and logic to argue against Obama.

@ Pat- Iowa

Before you try to commend Bush for going to LA after Katrina, he didn't get out of his airplane! And it took him days to go! So what is your point?

iowa is more like a home to obama and people in iowa love him .if it was not for iowa obama will find it even very hard to get vthe nomination.but thanks to the people of iowa and you people will be rememberd for what you did on that january 3 2008 thousands of years from now the world will always remember what you did. ones a again from me to the people of iowa,thanks

randy.

Good call, Barack. I make every effort to get to your Iowa events, but right now my basement is full of water and my company is loading semis with equipment since we'll probably be under water by morning. It's hard to contemplate sweeping economic reforms when you're in survival mode.

He Show This Woman some danger and off to the safety of Michelle's room we go. What a jerk. Letting a little water scare him off.

Some commander in chief. I wonder what the military thinks of this bum.

Dennis Kucinich and Obama make a great pari. But Obama reminds me more of a second Carter Term. I like how fist bumping is sweeping the civilized world. Seems some leaders can't get enough of that.

Next thing you know it will be toe bumping. Like Larry Craig.

Give me a break

Hey Pat_Iowa, you stupid trick! Your Govorner told him not to come! Dumb idiot! Learn to read!

Now for the next 5 months we are going to read about, see and hear every little thing Obama does – not me – I could care less what this says or what he does. He's all mouth.

Is it a coincidence?

Seems like whatever state Obama wins a primary or a caucus in gets hit by a natural disaster.

Clinton Democrats for McCain 2008

I am glad he is not going there. Those poor people have a lot more to do than to baby sit him. He is NOT the President yet– if ever.

Pat, you represent the vast minority in Iowa, because Obama is HUGE here. He has been to Iowa MANY times. He was just here last week. He has visited Cedar Rapids itself many times also. And I can tell you from my inability to get home from work tonight...the flooding is a pretty big deal.

Why don't people understand? Obama is not afraid or does not care about Iowan people. He canceled it because we people of Iowa can not go anywhere because our streets are flooded out. Nobody goes out we all sit home. If Mr.Obama came to Iowa nobody could make it so that is why he canceled and he will come here soon.

Just think about it you Obama haters rather than jumping and freaking out.
Think about us people not Obama if you do not like Obama.

Whats with the venom!?

Obviously there's enough problems in the state right now that the timing is off for a political stop there. There's so much misplaced anger.

To the people of Iowa, we're praying for you. For your families and for your safety.

why you all blaiming all dat 4obama.dont you all wat change.let come together ansupport mr. obama.. go.obama08

I live in Cedar Rapids, I was looking forward to seeing him again. Darn floods.

BEFORE COMMENTING READ THE ARTICLE WHY HE WON'T GO THERE!! PPL ARE RETARDED!!

OBAMA

Pat–Iowa

New Orleans still hasn't recovered from Katrina. Have you forgotten about that just like Bush?

Even flood waters can't clean the stain of corrupt politics and sexism off of this charlatan.

He cancelled for reasons of self-interest, but of course he has another explanation.

The spin master lives on.

Blech.

The Hilliary Clinton supporters amaze me. If Senator Obama has lost the race, I'm sure his supporters would have joined Senator Clinton as the Democratic nominee and there would not be all this talk of voting for McCain or staying at home. But, do what you must.

The Obamanation as you call it – We are Survivors

Brian TN.

You must be unemployed. You have a ton of time on your hands.If you stsyed in school longer you would be smarted and working rather than commenting on every blog

Sen. Obama is from the Chicago zip code of 60606. I'm sure it's just a coincidence.

TO PAT– IOWA

read the article again. The GOV. needs all of the states resouces focused on the floods. Don't blame the OBAMA campaign. He will go to your state.

Maybe he should spend some time volunteering to help the poor people effected by these floods.

Hmmm, many of you sit here and bash Obama but the president that you put in office is now in Europe while the rest of the US is flooding again.

There you are again Brian right up top. So, I was way off. You are a paid Republican troll. LMAO

Americans need to be optimistic about a new government in Obama. i don't see anything worse compared to 8 years of republican rule. See how damaged our economy is? All due to the war? We need people in government who have good judgement.

NO REPUBLICANS IN THE WHITE HOUSE AGAIN. ALL THEY DO IS FIGHT WARS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY AND RUIN THE ECONOMY.

If he becomes president, will he also avoid travel to flood stricken areas of the country?

Pat–Iowa

Need I remind you that several years after Katrina, New Orleans is still rebuilt.

Or have you, like Bush, completely forgotten about that fact.

There are folks who still have yet to go back home and won't return until it is completely rebuit.

Think about it.

The waters haven't parted for him? The Ark hasn't appeared? I can't believe it!

Why would he cancel, Barack can walk on water!

There Will Be Another Time To Talk After Iowa Recovers From This Flood.

My prayers and thoughts with the great people of Iowa and the midwest!

Go Obama!

Barack should go one step further and go visit some flooded areas.

For a change it wasn't all about him.

Good thinking, Barak. That's what I like about him – his judgement. Any place where there's trouble (like Iraq) he steers clear of. No sense going to Iowa – they're having a flood.

Obama is a typical politician. WHO PLAYS POLITICE -CHICAGO WAY WHICH IS QUIET DIRTY —– They take money from anybody and use everybody to futher their careers. Throw anyone under the bus who may pose a threat to their careers. Anyone who believes Obama is any different, needs their heads examined.

You see – Hillary would have used this as a prime opportunity to tell some story about how she was in a flood as a child and that she has some long lost uncle who is an Iowa farmer and that corn is her favorite food, etc., etc., etc....

Jim Geraghty takes a look at longstanding blog buzz over Barack Obama’s birth certificate, which the campaign refused to release to the St. Petersburg Times in April:

We tried to obtain a copy of Obama’s birth certificate, but his campaign would not release it and the state of Hawaii does not make such records public.
Has anyone seen it? Why shouldn’t the record be in the public domain for presidential candidates?

OBAMA““it,s okay to trash to bill clinton (the

best president ever)everywhere —but my name

HUSSIEN and my wife MICHELLE and my BIRTH

CERTIFICATE is offlimits““lol–hypocrite –LIAR

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland – who has often been mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick for presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama – said Tuesday that if asked, he would “absolutely not” join the party’s presidential ticket this fall.

Strickland, who backed Hillary Clinton during the primary season, told NPR’s Michele Norris that he was taking himself out of the running. “Absolutely not. If drafted I will not run, nominated I will not accept and if elected I will not serve,” he said, in an interview scheduled to air Tuesday night. “So, I don’t know how more crystal clear I can be.”

Obama lost the Ohio primary to Clinton.

I GUESS -HE KNOWS -ITS A LOOSING BID -LOL

He'll probably do the same thing when he's in Washington.

This would be a great time to visit the throngs in the streets–mabye even grab a sand bag or shovel to show he's really one of us.

Why don't you give some of the !00 plus million form your campaign to help that states residents, just kidding . Can a person on welfare donate to a campain? If so that is screwed up. Not that they don't deserve the same opportunity's as every one but that is money to feed your kids not to further someones political aspirations.

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.

Your headline is misleading. At first glance, it reads like Obama has made the decision not to go. Reading the article, it becomes clear that the Gov. of Iowa has asked for the cancelation.

Your reporting is weak, misleading, and sensationalizes even the most benign news. Shame on you, CNN.

The young senator is wise not to be critical of the federal response to recent flooding,which would make the floods a campaign issue.

I wonder what will come out of the McCain camp. Will they show any restraint from turning this into an issue? Like McCain surveying the damage?

Respect! That's how you WIN a American Presidency!!!!

Obama 08

Come to Port Saint Lucie, FL instead.....we need an opportunity to see our next President!!

Obama '08

Come on HATERS....

we are waiting....

3.....2.....1.......

Obama should still go, not to speak of the election but to show how in touch he is with the people of Iowa during this terrible issue of flooding

Republicans Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos, Operation Chaos,

NOT THIS TIME NOT THIS TIME NOT THIS TIME NOT THIS TIME!!!

My heart goes out to the people of Iowa...

However, Iowans are not missing anything but a speech full of pander...

Hey kids, how about some free college and you don't have to get health care cause college kids don't get sick...

How about fixing or funding no child left behind... How about real universal health care....

Obama has a govt program for everything. I'm just wondering where the money will come from...

McCain 08 (at least he has experience)

Colin Powell for Obama's VP!!!

I'll stay home and not vote.

floods of Hilary supporters going to McCain you mean!

HILLARY WE ARE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY…
BUT WE WILL NOT VOTE BO…

by Vel at 6/7/2008 12:33:04 PM

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Hillary……………………………………
We support you FOREVER!!!

BUT we will NEVER support BO!!! He doesn't deserve it! He stole it!!! NEVER means NEVER!!!

Also, we will FOREVER remember what BO, his nasty supporters, MSM, & the UNdemocratic DNC did in this election.

McCain 08!!!

Hillary 2012!!!

by People at 6/7/2008 1:33:08 PM

I love it! McCain has this wrapped up
welcome former hillary supporters! together we will rid the US of abortion and homosexual marriage before our family structure crumbles! i dont care how many young women he hs affairs with, that is who you are supposed to have affairs with not young men or old woman. Go riddence liberal elite Obamorons!

Why is this even in the ticker. I hope everyone is okay

Wow.

Bush went to New Orleans after Katrina, but Obama can't come to Iowa because a couple of rivers overflowed???

Obama is afraid to come to Iowa because of floods.

I guess he doesn't care about the people in Iowa.

How can you people seriously think this guy can lead?

Bush is a far better President than Obama will be.

Think about that one for awhile.

Thats what we will see in November-
A flood of votes to Mc Cain from independents and Hillary Democrats.

Bradley Effect- Bitter Effect whatever you want to call it.

He should have given it anyway-Ohio is not that far from ILL. The flood waters could have helped by sweeping him back to his roots-or are his roots, Kenya, or Indonesian, or Hawaii-whatever–anywhere but Washington DC.
Do wolves in sheeps clothing swim-something to ponder.

Obama's flowery rhetoric and empty slogans are getting old anyway. Its not like he was ever going to say anything of substance...

Go PUMA PAC

Ok maybe he chill out hear in Utah in Salt Lake City!