June 11, 2008
Posted: 09:00 AM ET

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Romney had some sharp words for Obama.
Romney had some sharp words for Obama.

(CNN)—Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney Wednesday echoed presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain’s criticism of Barack Obama’s economic strategy comparing it to the ‘failed’ policy pursued by former President Jimmy Carter.

“Frankly, as I look at Barack Obama what he proposing is very much like what Jimmy Carter proposed,” Romney said of Obama’s economic plan. “And that of course led to a disastrous economy.”

(WATCH Mitt Romney entire interview from American Morning)

For months, McCain’s presidential campaign has been trying to compare Obama’s economic pitch to what Washington sought to enact in the 1960’s and 1970’s.

“I will leave it to my opponent to propose returning to the failed, big government mandates of the sixties and seventies,” McCain said during a March speech in Texas.

Again Tuesday, while speaking to the National Small Business Summit, the presumptive nominee said voters have a ‘distinct’ choice in November.

“Will we go back to the policies of the '60s and '70s that failed or will we go forward?” The Arizona senator said.

(WATCH: Sen. McCain push for more Town Hall style debates with Obama)

Obama and McCain have been locked in heated war of words over the direction of the nation’s economy since Obama secured the Democratic nomination last week. While McCain continues to push the line that Obama represents failed policies, Obama is doing the same on his end, comparing the Arizona senator to the current administration.

“The centerpiece of John McCain's economic plan amounts to a full throated endorsement of George Bush's policies,” the Illinois senator said Monday in North Carolina.

(WATCH: Sen. Obama compare Sen. McCain to a continuation of Bush Presidency)

Obama went on to compare his opponent to President Bush 15 different times in that one speech.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Tim   June 11th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I don't get it.

Obama is essentially supporting a return to the pre-Bush Clinton era tax system (a simplification sure).

How does that take us back to the Carter years, when taxes were much higher?

These guys were alive back then, and they sound like they have no idea what they're talking about!

Mike - Iowa   June 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Yeah all the Obamalites say it's the Rep. problem, with control of congress I didn't see any improvement by the Dems. who promised "if you elect us we will change it". SOUND FAMILIAR, SOUND LIKE SOME CANDIDATE OUT THERE?

Straw Poll Romney   June 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

How much money did you blow trying to be president? I hear you won the Iowa straw poll. Good job winner.

T in Pa   June 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Here's the deal:
While Obama may only have a few years of experience (much less than that dinosaur we call John McCain), he's not stupid enough to repeat the same mistakes George Bush made by not listening to his advisers, i.e. Colin Powell. Republicans talk about how "inexperienced" Obama is when they fail to realize that the candidate they supported in '00 was only the governor of Texas for 5 years and did much less work earlier on in his life (not showing up for the National Guard). And now these people are supporting McCain, who, despite his best efforts to show everyone how much of a maverick he is, has just fallen back into the Republican fold so he can be elected. It's a shame because McCain almost had my vote and now it's Obama.

Bryan   June 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Carter's policies were never given a chance. Leave it to a Republican act as if 30-year-old policies that never got off the ground are worse than current, TESTED policies that have failed.

It hurts to say it, but if McCain actually wins this thing, we are screwed. He'll either completely sink the economy, put us on the brink of a gas crisis or entice the entire Middle East to join together to wipe us off the map. Or all three.

Lord help us.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   June 11th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Have they mentioned how the policies of Obama and Carter are similar? Notice that they haven't because there is little that they can compare. The flip side of that is many of the Bush policies are supported by McCain. I find that it is much easier to compair Bush and McCain rather than Carter and Obama.

What is the same between the two different pairs? Name it and we might believe it.

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   June 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Failed policies? Our economy is facing a meltdown caused by a Republican President and a compliant Republican Congress. I would call that a failed economic policy.
The title of our Senators and Congressmen begin with the words: United States, not Republican or Democrat, something that the Republican Senators and Congressmen ignored and because of that never questioned all the mistakes and blunders of the Republican President. It is obvious that protecting of the Republican President is more important to them than protecting the American People.

Veteran in Kansas   June 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Well, it appears to me that my Republican party is pretty much the expert on failed policies. That's why we are still being subjected to the failed policiy of trickle down economics, bullyboy foreign relations, hands off bankng regulations resulting in a morgage nightmare, an energy policiy with blinders on creating $4+ gasoline and diesel something oil has been calling for, for years. A economy based upon a weak dollar so we can sell all of those non-existant manufactured goods that we no longer make overseas.

How do I summarize my Republican Party, economic elitist fixated on greed and profitering without the slightest remorse as to how it effects the insignificant nobodies that make up the general population.

Bottom line is are you better off today than you were prior to the administration of Gerorge W Bush. Well, if you are, you are one of the few. Tax breaks while they are nice and sound good on paper, were insignificant for the vast majority of tax paying Americans. However, the result of the tax cuts was far from insignificant. A booming deficit, reduced programs, and a increase in special interest programs, not onlt Democrates have Special interest programs you know, it's just that before Bush, some of them were actually paid for.

Darth Vadik, CA   June 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHH

Republicans talking about failed policies.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Loretta from California   June 11th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I don't make 250k per year (not even close) but If it will help to get my Country back on track, and out of this deep hole that the Republicans have put us in you can raise my taxes. (a little) Just as long as you don't crazy.

DEMONSTRATE THE COURAGE OF YOUR CONVICTIONS

Sean   June 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Kind of a hard sell that Obama's ideas will lead to a bad economy when the Republican policies we have RIGHT NOW, and which MCCAIN WANTS TO CONTINUE, have created the bad economy we currently have.

I'm open to ideas from both candidates, but McCain has a lot of explaining and convincing to do in my opinion.

Bill   June 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Greg Pottstown, Pa. said:
"His best argument is to say McCain is like bush.Obama doesn't want you to look at 2005 economy. If you do You will see that the economy was good and started to go down when the dems took the senate and congress ."

Actually, the economy was headed for a recession even in 2001. The current administration used war to drive the economy and it worked for a little while. Unfortunately, this isn't 1942. WWII economics do not apply here. What we should have done was stay out of Iraq and proactively try to reinforce our economy. Outsourcing jobs, tax breaks for the obscenely rich, subsidies for big oil companes (who were never watched to make sure that they were actually trying to improve our situation), and ignoring the impending doom on the futures market was not exactly the best route to take, but here we are, and with a ton of debt because of Iraq! Thanks, President Bush! Don't thank the Democratic congress. Thank the Bush administration's fear tactics and warmongering while ignoring domestic issues.

I urge anyone who cares about the future of this country to vote for Obama. He's not perfect, but he's a far better option than McCain. So far Obama has shown that he has a better grasp of the economic situation than McCain has. That gets my vote.

Megan Sloan   June 11th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Clearly we should go back to the literally "unstoppable" policies of the 2000s to succeed again next year! How easily Romney forgets what "big government" of the 90s under Clinton got us.

Tx Dem   June 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Gas, tax breaks for rich and corporations, NAFTA, War, 0 healthcare or balanced budget plan – why would anyone vote Rep??

Go McCain   June 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Hey Democrats–stop blaming the Republicans on gas prices. YOu guys have been in control of Congress and have done nothing about the gas "crisis" Have you called for increased domestic drilling? NO. Have you guys demanded Detroit curtail the sale of gas guzzling SUVs? NO. But hey, it's all GW's fault–right?

Ian   June 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I'd have to go with Romney on this one. If anyone knows about failed policy it's him.

John in Virgina   June 11th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Interesting thought Mitt. And what is your post in the Presidential race? Oh. I almost forgot: LOSER! Apparently it worked for Bill Clinton in the 90's. Anything shy of discontinuing national debt, raising the minimum wage and creating new jobs (something McCain has yet to discuss; all he has said is that blue collar jobs aren't coming back) will not work. Inflation has made cost of living outrun wages to the point when the majority of citizens can only spend on basic needs and not anything else. Our economy is consumer spending based and it is imperative that a means to income for working families si addressed. And the county does need the high tax amounts the rich have saved under the Bush tax cuts to pay some of this debt we are borrowing from China. McCain is talking about more cuts. That's like continuing to run up huge credit card bills and then taking a job that pays a third less.

Woman from Caribbean   June 11th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I am no Economist but the succcess or failure of fiscal or monetary policies should not merely be based on past experiences.

There are many factors to include in the equation and frankly, it would seem to be sensible to consider policies from the '60s and other alternatives versus the failure of policies implemented over the past 8 years.

We too are watching and lsitening for a President that will get your economy moving in a positive direction……giving the trickle down impact on us here in the Caribbean.

Amy   June 11th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

We are too young to remember Carter's failed Policies. What we do see in our face and immediate past is the Failed Polices of Bush/Chenney.

We Obama Democrats will do just like the Regan Republicans… turn the page on a presidency that has impacted us directly. That presidency is two terms of GW Bush and the Promise of McBush 3rd, if McCain is elected.

We do not want You Rich Boy or the Old Geezer to shape our future.

Good Day!

donna   June 11th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Mitt Romney??? LMAO…the talking headshot trying to get the VP spot on McBush's ticket…how many primaries did he win? how much money did he spend to LOSE?

Another bag of hot air!!!!

Dan   June 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

You haters are ridiculous, Mitt Romney has more economic ability and intelligence in his right thumb than Obama could ever dream of having. McCain may not be a genius on the economic side, but I'm sure he would appoint someone (Romney) to a cabinet position at least where he could do what he always has done … fix economic problems. You can support Obama all you want, but its useless to defend him on the economy. And you lose all credibility when you support Obama's economic plans and at the same time insult Romneys. Thats like comparing apples to rocks.

DJ, LA, CA   June 11th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Failed policies? Mitt is ALWAYS living in the past coz he is a one trick pony and has no meaningfuly specific ideas of his own.

He repeatedly talks about REAGAN and now CARTER. That was 20 or 30 years ago! 60's??? We had Kennedy and Johnson …Totally different circumstances and economic climate.

Once again Mitt uses horrible analogies and keeps trying compare himself to Reagan. The only thing Mitt knows how to do is con, scam and swindle people to make his fortunes.

Alice in Florida   June 11th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Forget it, McCain – Obarfa won't join you in town hall debates. Obarfa can't think on his feet – all he can do is read prepared speeches. He's scared to death of town hall meetings, just like he was scared to death to debate Hillary. He'll only play if it's a stacked deck (preferably if the deck holds lots of race cards), like when the moderators are plumping his pillows and asking him if he'd like a drink or some cookies or something.

kim portland, oregon   June 11th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

obama haters—-when was the last time you went to his website, or read something, to figure it out on your own?!?!?! OBAMA is on OUR side, the little guy. MCCAIN is on the side of big business, and AGAINST us little guys; HE'S elite!!!!!!!

what is WRONG with you—read a book, read a magazine, go to his website. THE GUY'S IDEAS ARE THE ONLY HOPE FOR THE FUTURES OF YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN!!!

Vig   June 11th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Obama needs to stop touting economic policies as if he knows what he's talking about and falsely leading Americans to believe the man of change can change everything. Even economic experts are cautious and stymied themselves with the complicated global economy. Obama needs to stop the hat tricks.

FactCheck   June 11th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Cost of the war in Iraq for ONE DAY = $720,000,000
Amount paid by Swiss bank to McCain campaign co-chair to push policy on the mortgage crisis = your homes
Cost of a gallon of gasoline = $4.69
The US economy under 4 more years of Bush the III = worthless.

voter from CT   June 11th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

HAHAHA, comparing failed policies to a Democrat when Mccain is taking up ALL of Bush's failed policies and then some…wow these guys are clueless….

Amy   June 11th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Who are you Pretty Boy Floyd?

You Mr. Slick Hair need to stop talking, because McCain is going to pick a Female to run to get the Hillary angry women voters.

You were so far behind McCain in the Rep. Primaries that it is just plain sad that you are grabbing at the crumbs.

Please go away and run your multi-million dollar buisness. Your government experience is lacking

Geri   June 11th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I wish CNN would close down the ticker for a month or so. The hatred and nastiness is too much to stomach and as a Democrat I hate to say it but the Obama supporters are the nastiest.

Mr. Spock   June 11th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

THE NEEDS OF THE MANY, OUTWEIGH, THE NEEDS OF THE FEW, OR THE ONE.

kim portland, oregon   June 11th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

you repugs are soooo PATHETIC!!! it would be hilarious IF there werent still idiots in american who are happy to vote against their best interests and the futures of their children.

quit trying to demonize carter, dont insult our intelligence. he may not have been an effective leader, but carter had many good ideas that would have evolved this country light years ahead of the mess we are now!! and HE knows more about the middle east than mccain could ever know in ten lifetimes; carter unfortunately was a president ahead of his time. you dont have to like him, but if you're going to blindly follow your repug leaders, you DO have to actually KNOW something about the topic.

these guys played you like violins; they count on you being dumb and choosing to stay dumb. why do you let them think for you? you are WELCOME to come to the same conclusions they do BUT you have to actually have knowledge of the topic. what is it about you that you hand over your power and "brain" to people who have ABSOLUTELY NO concern for you and your families?? give it some thought, and then GET OVER IT!!!! even the SCARECROW knew he needed a brain!!

Not being fooled   June 11th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I don't understand democrats where they had a candidate who would make a great leader and they subsitute that person with an empty shell of a man. It seems that democrats do not belive in substance, they would rather have an empty shell deliver speeches and promises than have a real candidate.

I am tired of the black people always using the racial card but they are being the most prejudice of all because most of them voted for Obama because he is black and not because of his issues. I am still shocked how a candidate who had 18 million voters still lost out to a candidate with no substance. I want you 18 million voters to put Clinton's name on the ballots and spoil the ballot, stay at home or if you really want to show your anger against the democratice party go out and vote for McCain. If Hillary Clinton had been a male candidate what the DNC and Howard Dean did to her, they would never had done the same thing to him. It's a gender bias thing and I am surprised that you women who voted for Obama would not support your own and show the men of america that we are strong and capable of being the commander in chief. I am disappointed in you women because I see that you are still insecure in the power that you have and still feel that it takes a man to be the president. That's why women will never get ahead because they feel that a man can do a better job. If we feel this way about ourselves then therefore the men will always have the power and we will always have to take the backseat.

Come on you women, you can still do it for Clinton and show these men that we are strong and capable of running this country. Stop hiding behind the men and use our power to get a woman elected.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 11th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Mitt Romney knows it's going to take more than an old senile man known as John McCain to challenge Obama. When Mitt was campaigning there were times he looked at McCain like he was the biggest joke. I think Mtt would have won if he wasn't Mormon and if he is selected for the V.P. spot they will surely lose. The Republicans had to know John McCain isn't the man for the job but probably felt it was the honorable thing to do knowing a republican can't win anyway, look at the lack of funding.

Mr. Spock   June 11th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

it is not logical to criticize a presumtive candidate's policies, when your campaign failed.

tj   June 11th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Jimmy Carter years as president were some of the worse years we every had. We don't need to go back to that. Romney is right about Obama's comparisons. McCain/Romney 08

McCain is not my friend...   June 11th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

@Peter…I second that! It never fails if theres a post Brain form Knoxville will be there…talking about a little bit of nothing faking as a Hill supporter turned to McCain, then a McCain supporter, then a I'll write Hillary in supporter…Its funny to me, gotta love the internet

Susan   June 11th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Mitt, I used to be a fan, now I find you are as bad as the rest of the War Mongerers. Why don't you really LOOK at what the BUSH-CHENEY reign of terror and war has done to us for eight years. Stop pandering to be VP. While he may not have been the best President. He was pur of heart and tried! Unlike the Repugnantkans, who ide of prosperity is to keep on in a useless war, and to propagate more of them!

Go McCain   June 11th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Marc wrote:
MCCAIN OBAMA
Income Avg. tax bill Avg. tax bill
Over $2.9M -$269,364 +$701,885
$603K and up -$45,361 +$115,974
$227K-$603K -$7,871 +$12
$161K-$227K -$4,380 -$2,789
$112K-$161K -$2,614 -$2,204
$66K-$112K -$1,009 -$1,290
$38K-$66K -$319 -$1,042
$19K-$38K -$113 -$892
Under $19K -$19 -$567

This is real. Look at the people they want to call an elitist. Look how much people would save under Obama. If it was up to McCain, you would save nothing. Under McCain, the rich save more and the middle and poor get nothing back. No way I am voting for McCain.
______________________________________________________

Who are you talking to–saying"you would save nothing" My family makes 130,000 per year. We are certainly not "rich"–just working people. Looks to me like McCain would do more for me. Obama just wants to make everyone else pay for the poor. Sorry, but if you can't afford healthcare for your children–THEN STOP BREEDING. You want an education–then apply for a GUARANTEED federal loan and get off your backside and make something of yourself. I'm so tired of the whining and sense of entitlement.

Debby   June 11th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Romney is right, Carter's economic policy was horrid plus my that was the year of the gas shortage when he was Pres. and he couldn't do a dam thing about it. My parents were talking about waiting in long lines just to get a tank of gas back then.

EJ   June 11th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Times have changed considerably since the '60's and '70's — times that have demanded different approaches. It makes sense that Senator Obama calls out Senator McCain for representing a continuation of Bushonomics (look at the economy!), given that it is happening before our eyes. But to compare Senator Obama's approach to how it failed 40 to 50 years ago is simply a close-minded politics and a clear attempt to divert attention from the striking similarities between President Bush and Senator McCain.

And I believe I speak to majority of the country in saying that Mitt Romney is a broken record. I'd much prefer to listen to Warren Buffet (who likes Senator Obama).

Pepou   June 11th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Failed politics ? Isn't what we are experiencing now ? 8 years of economic failure, unecessary war, condoning of torture, extraordinary rendition, etc ….

Jon   June 11th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Hey Will, it was FDR not Nixon that took us off the gold standard. Get your facts straight. Also, it was not what Carter got when he became President but what he did as President, that is the point

Larry Buchas   June 11th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Jimmy Carter called for increased fuel efficiency 30 years ago. Just think if our leaders follwed his advice? We wouldn't be in this $4.00 plus gasoline mess today.

But no, we can credit our Republican leaders instead for enriching corrupt oil companies instead. They certainly have their priorities set, oil companies and not the American public or our truck drivers.

Jimmy had the decency to know right from wrong. Mitt Romney only knows how to fabricate the economy.

MAC IS WACK!!!!!!!!!!   June 11th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

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Over Turn It Roe V Wade June 10th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Hillary supporters welcome to the right side. We will have a push this time to stop the MURDER of babies. Glad that you have seen the light and will vote McCain this time. Obama is for gay rights and we need to keep marrage between a MAN and a WOMAN. They want to uphold Roe V Wade but we will shoot it down now. It is my hope that with your help we can overturn some of this left wing stuff.
Vote Life Vote McCain08

Carter   June 11th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Gas prices began to soar shortly after Democrats took control of Congress. Probably just a coincidence.

NowMcCain   June 11th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Democrats control the congress and the senate and gas is at an all time high……..someone slap me if im in a dream……..republicans are the minority in congress rite now…….You'll did Hillary Clinton Wrong……but you dems love to loose

Karen in Fla   June 11th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I don't like Mitt – I'll say that up front.

That said, Obama is an empty suit who is NOT pushing change except in his slogan. The truth comes out more and more and you all will have buyers remorse very soon whether you admit it or not.

Boss Up   June 11th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

no more drama vote for obama

Dancindukes   June 11th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Mitt should not ever talk economics. He is the guy that spent more money than anyone for the fewest amount of delegates. The man has no place making any economic remarks. He could not even run his own campaign well. What a JOKE!

Vote Nader   June 11th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Marc – 12:45

Did you take the time to read that article, or just look at those figures? Under both plans, taxes are reduced. And taking the entire tax proposals into consideration, Sen. McCain's plan beats Sen. Obama's.

Overall, the average take-home income would rise 2% under Sen. McCain's plan. It would only rise .03% under Sen. Obama's plan. It's not fair to tax higher income Americans more than lower income Americans, but that is exactly what Sen. Obama proposes, he wants to tax the heck out of the higher income and give huge breaks to the lower. Take a look at the demographics here, who is he trying to help and who is he trying to hurt? And don't get me started on his Capital Gains Tax increase.

By the way, I don't make much and would benefit from his plan more now. I educated myself, work hard and plan to make my way into the higher brackets. It's better up there under McCain.

Vince in NC   June 11th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I'd like to see the specific list of "failed policies" that Carter and Obama have in common. I have a feeling that it would be a very short
list!

Though Carter did attempt to make us independent of foreign oil. To bad Reagan dismantled the energy policies that Carter started.

Samuel   June 11th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Yep…..Not this time. We know what Obama economic policies will do for us and our love ones. Increase our standard of living. We will not fall for your gimick ideas and those unecessary attacks this time.

It's over. Give it up already.

Obama is our next president. It is going to be fun in the USA again. Thank you very much OBAMA.

Obama or Clinton, Never McCain   June 11th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I have realized that voting for Obama, while tough for me to do, is still by far the best option in November. It is clear that McCain is the opposite of everything HIllary stands for, and we can't allow him to sneak into the white house, even if Hillary is not in it. Let's support Obama and defeat McCain in a landslide, which will send a message to Republicans across the country that we are tired of their ineffective policies!

Bob Stephens   June 11th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Obama failed policies???????? I wasn't aware the Obama was adopting the policies of G W Bush……..

EMJ   June 11th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

To Brian Knowville, TN (I'm a west Tennessee resident)

Haven't you figured out no matter how much money you spend in certain state primaries like Texas (which he won by the way, it's th e delegate count stupid!), Ohio, and Penn, racism trumps all. Those are the low educated white trash people who supported your supposed 'superior' candidate. If you supposed superior candidate had not run such a negative campaign she would probably be the nominee now. Not sure why if she is so superior, her staff had to push false rumors, say one thing then do another, played on the racist fear of some whitey's, twist words until the are flat out lies, and of course that kitchen strategy. She sank her own ship with all the negative crap against Obama. Is she was so superior why did she lose? Oh I know, it was sexism, right?

Jim   June 11th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

The choice in the election was betwee:

1. George W. Bush's third term
2. Jimmy Carter's second term
3. Clinton's third term

I guess no one liked the peace and prosperity of the 90's, and want to go back to a poor economy and a lack of leadership with Obama or McCain.

Once again the American people get it wrong for the third presidential election in a row.

Jon   June 11th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

To all the Obama lovers let me point out one fact that you seem to never mention. The Democrates have controlled congress for two years and gas has doubled. Don't just blame Bush for this. It is also congresses fault including Obama's.

Obama-Junkie, IL   June 11th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Brian of Knoxville,TN….

Whatever Hillary nonsense you want to spout go ahead! Hillary had most of the Democratic establishment on her side in Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania. But remember ONE YEAR AGO Hillary dominated Obama and the other candidates in the national polls by 20 to 30 pts, in fundraising, and in national media attention!

On now only Obama remains!

Mary   June 11th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Senator Obama's own state senate district lost 11% of the jobs there during the years Obama was in the senate. He has no idea how to help all 50 sates with economic problems and high gas prices. He just make pretty speeches trying to con the people.
Regardless of who wins in November, the good ole USA is in deep touble for a very long time. We need an army of magicians in Washington.

Sherri   June 11th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

The policies of the past several years have failed miserably. Our economy is spiraling downward, people are losing their jobs due to the effect of the oil prices, people are choosing whether or not to buy food to feed their families or gas to drive to work, and as the war wages on our young people are losing their lives. The death toll is nearly 4100 right now.

We need a different direction. We need a person who will not ignore half of the population, taking us down a path to destruction. Mr. Romney, you are advocating 4 more years of the most destructive policies our country has endured in recent history. As you reach for the VP spot, it would do you well to examine your motivation and to do some true soul searching.

George, Mason NH   June 11th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Gonna be tough for any Republican to talk about "Failed Economic Plans" and be taken seriously this election year.

As the price of Oil goes up, you can just see Senator McCains rating go down.

Not fair…I know…but it is what it is.

Chris, from WI   June 11th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Best quote from Mitt…

“Frankly, as I look at Barack Obama what he proposing is very much like what Jimmy Carter proposed,” Romney said of Obama’s economic plan. “And that of course led to a disastrous economy.”

Really? How's the economy these days Mitt?

Kate   June 11th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Brian Knoxville .. how come Hillary is not the nominee? .. yeah caucus states don't count … neither do young voters and AA voters and educted voters and small states and red states and purple states .. the only ones that count are the ones that voted for your candidate .. after-all it was her crown ..

Linda31   June 11th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I guess Romey received the new talking points and is swallowing it whole. I personally didn't experience Carter's time. McCain wants to continue Bush's policies and that's not working for me! How exactly is it a return to Carter's time? I can see the similarities to Bush because it came out of McCain's mouth, but Carter? That's reaching. Can you guys be a little original with your attacks? Stealing slogans (change), website looks, please.

Shelly in IL   June 11th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Of course, he's gonna speak out: 1) He doesn't want his company over taxed and 2) He wants that VP spot.

Nice brown nosing Mitt…lol

WA   June 11th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Mitt who??…apparently his run for the White House was a failure. Strange how everyone has the perfect plan, but yet America is in such a big mess. Too bad none of their perfect plans has landed America in good shape.

b black   June 11th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

MITT ROMNEY IS A FLDS CULT MEMBER WHO LIKES 12 YEAR OLD GIRLS!

OBAMA 08!

Peter   June 11th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Oh look. Its Brian from Knoxville, Tn

Lets all welcome him to this article.

I see he's dropped the puma pac from his rants to. Probably figured out he didn't know what that was after he got called out on it.

Hi Brian!

Amy   June 11th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

And how many states did he win? And how much money?

You are not worthy to be critical of anyone.

Manuel TX   June 11th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

The Obama and McCain supporter's comments really, really, make me miss the fantastic economy that we had under Clinton.

Of course now either camp will vehemently deny that Bill had anything to do with the economic success of the 90s, which raises the question as to how then you can blame Bush or Carter for the economic failures during their respective tenures.

What we have are two candidates with no clue or experience on building and sustaining a strong economy.

:) :)

Scott ATL   June 11th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

It's over for Hillary. Please give it a rest. She's gone. She's not coming back. Hillary supporters should probably read a book called "Who Moved My Cheese" and then let it go…

Alex M   June 11th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

A little money to a lot of people is much more effective at improving the economy than a lot of money to a few already rich people. Romney you're a fool and I am ashamed you were ever governor of my home state.

broadstreet buddy   June 11th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

First of all, who even remembers Carter?

Second, once the Clintons start to campaign for Obama people are going to remember the great economy of the 90s.

Third, when it comes to the economy, the republicans have no right to say anything about it. Its their policies that have put america in its first recession since the 1980s . . . who was president then??? . . . oh yeah republican Ronald Reagan. However, most importantly it is these republicans who overturned many of the safe guard laws put in place after the great depression. The repeal of these laws, by republican greenspan with the help of the Bush admin, set the stage for the housing crisis and credit meltdown of bearstearns and citibank. Is that a coincidence?? No!! its not those laws were in place for a reason, Republicans, read your history please, I love this country and I cant stand to see America flushed down the toilet by people only looking out for rich people like themselves.

Christopher, Madison, WI   June 11th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Wow Ken you need a wake up call yourself. McCain's top "economic adviser" Phil Gram brought us the lending market bust straight from UBS where he and his lobbyist pals drafted the bill. McCain was given the chance to vote for another bill that would have protected the American people from this evil lobby group and their bad lending practices. Well guess what, he voted with the evil side of the fence. The side where you are obviously sitting. Some people never learn. The sky is on fire and you're in the front yard spinning around in circle waiting for the ice cream man to show up. Please for the sake of country say home in November. You and your ilk have done enough damage.

NowMcCain   June 11th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

For the millionth time in my life i will proud to be an American and a Democrat as i vote for Republican Senator McCain for President. Experience still stand for something in my book.

Terry   June 11th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I have a question for all of the Republicans. When Bush took office in 2000 he had a budget surplus, left to him by Bill Clinton. Why are we so much in debt in 2008? It's because the Bush administration and the Republicans don't know how to manage money. Mitt Romney had to use 44 million dollars of his own money to fund his presidential campaign. So, he really doesn't have a leg to stand on because not enough people supported him. Comparing Barack Obama to Jimmy Carter is not going to work!!

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 11th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

As a Democrat who was so badly served by so-called leaders of my party with this selected and false nominee, I think it's more appropriate to compare the Obama phomenon to the failure that was and remains for now the politics of George W. Bush.

Bush was in inexperienced and unqualified candidate in 2000 who could only speak with slogans and vague promises.

Obama is in inexperienced and unqualified candidate in 2008 who can only speak with slogans and vague promises.

The Obamabots are now what the herd that voted for George W. Bush was then… ignorant morons.

PUMA DEMOCRAT

Arizona   June 11th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Oh my, those failed policies like war on poverty, Medicare. Social Security, GI Bill and all the other liberal garbage democratic presidents have instituted.
God forbid we should have governments like Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland and Holland, yes and even Canada- they are just too terrible for the average citizen.

Ken in NM   June 11th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I can see what Mitt is talking about. I mean the polices that GWB has had which McCain seems to be sticking with corporate tax breaks and such seem to have really worked well for our country. It amazes me that the repubs seems so dillusional that there polices put us in the mess were are in now.

IAMWMD   June 11th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

You right-wingers need something a little more solid. Obama was a teenager when Carter was president, but george W. Bush and Tales from the McCrip are joined at the hip

mollygonz   June 11th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Brian Knoxville, he spent all that money because he was competing against the Clinton name. That's the only way he could do it. He was phenomenal. Someone with the name Barack Obama beat Hillary Clinton. I love it!!

rice, bryan   June 11th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

these people can't be serious can they?

Larry in Harpers Ferry,WV   June 11th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

What Mr. Romney does not realize is that most of the economic policies that Jimmy Carter enacted were more of the long term effect type and they did not begin to work until 1982-83.Then the republicans took credit for it.Also,look at the Clinton administrations policies which, although slow acting, had us in pretty exceptional shape by 1998-99.This guy was claiming to be a economic genius.Puh-lease.

Obama-Junkie, IL   June 11th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Poor Mitt…forced to having to play second, third and fourth fiddle to McCain, even though he thinks McCain is an old inept Washington insider!

So we see the initial McCain and RNC strategy against Obama in the summer months will be to paint Obama as a 1970s Jimmy Carter Democrat?

Obama and his campaign are focused on the present and taking the country into the future while McCain is overly focused on Carter and Reagan eras!

OLD MAN YELLING AT THE CLOUDS!

LYNETTE IN CA   June 11th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter, but I do have to say that Mitt knew when to cut his losses and get out the race, thereby, saving some money.

Hillary clearly is not a great business mind. She completely mishandled all her money! She's $30 Million in debt and that's only what they've told us. Now they want Obama and everyone else to pay it off! Seriously, at some point, you just have to push away from the table and stop eating or you'll burst! I wish I had someone to payoff my debt!

Alice in Florida   June 11th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Forget it, McCain – Obarfa won't join you in town hall debates. Obarfa can't think on his feet – all he can do is read prepared speeches. He's scared to death of town hall meetings, just like he was scared to death to debate Hillary. He'll only play if it's a stacked deck (preferably if the deck holds lots of race cards), like when the moderators are plumping his pillows and asking him if he'd like a drink or some cookies or something.

Doug   June 11th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Mitt Romney, huh? Is he still a republican? He's had enough time to change his mind.
Here's a simple truth: republicans run on fear. Democrats run on hope. Both can be a shallow approach to handling problems, but I'd rather try and fail than not try at all. The republicans don't want to try anything new while their policies have gotten us into the various messes we're in. At least the democrats want to think outside the box. To evoke Jimmy Carter in such a way is to try to strike some sort of fear. What could Carter have done differently? The '70's featured an energy crisis similar to now, in a declining economy similar to now. Remember, presidents have little to do with the success or failure of economies. But they can nudge the thinking.
We don't want any more of Bush's nudging thru McCain. I'l take my chances with Obama.

Franky   June 11th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Would somebody tell the Reps we're living in the year 2008! LOL!!!!!

Kris   June 11th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Why is this guy in the ticker? lol

McCain Democrat   June 11th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Should I support a candidate for whom a majority of his supporters can't name any of his accomplishments?

Former Clinton Supporters for McCain '08

TOM   June 11th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

A REPUBLICAN TALKING ABOUT FAILED ECONOMIC STRATEGY, LOL? The "fundamentals of our economy" are anything but "very strong, very strong," thanks to years of disastrous Republican Congress and Cheney/Bush policies. Romney, don't jump on the McCain idiot train – you're too smart for that, man…

Dave   June 11th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I wanted to get this in before this forum is closed to comments due to the Obamites filling it up with their idiotic hate-filled comments. I have read so many disrespectful, hateful, childish, and plain simple-minded posts by Obamites on these forums that one must conclude that a large portion of Obamites suffer from a form of psychosis. Their devotion to this hollow, left-wing, symbol of a man reminds me of the blind devotion shown towards the likes of Hitler. He promised change and his propoganda machine spewed out empty slogans that his followers chanted mindlessly. Sound familiar?
I doubt this will be posted due to the censors at CNN and their Obama-friendly ratios they maintain on these forums.

Vote Nader   June 11th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Just like Pres. Bush, Sen. Obama states something (true or not) with the hopes that everyone will eventually believe it. Sen. McCain is not as close to Pres. Bush as he leads you to believe. Open your minds for a few minutes people. Just because your candidate says it, doesn't make it ture, correct, the best option, etc. I support Nader/Gonzalez but find myself in disagreement at times with their solutions.

As a true Independent I supported Sen. Biden, then Gov. Romney and eventually Ralph Nader (only because he did not declare his candidacy until late). I took time to educate myself, and viewed all candidates regardless of political affiliation. Sen. McCain is a good man and has spent his life working for Americans like you and I.

Take a day and make an unbiased look at all the candidates for President. There's more than two (Sen. McCain, Sen. Obama, Ralph Nader, Rep. Barr and Cynthia McKinney) and chances are you'll find something in each of them you like. Make your decision then, and if it's Nader/Gonzalez – Welcome!

mollygonz   June 11th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Mitt Romney..wow, copying McCain's little attack. You are a little, little man. Well, we see how far you made it. You will not be able to take the focus away from Bush no matter how hard you and McCain try. It's right in front of our face everyday. Jimmy Carter is old news. Good luck with that one.

richard   June 11th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

this coming from a loser like mit?

mccain will be bush's 3rd term and there is no hiding it.

Nick, SD   June 11th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Ken

If he's knows good vs bad business, why did he spend $40 mill running and not realize that he was a bad investment?

Von Bismark Vienna   June 11th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

WITH ALL THE KNOWLEDGE YOU HAVE IN ECONONICS YOU GOT CRUSHED BY A SOLDIER.

IT'S A PITY!

Ryan kr   June 11th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Mitt who? the loser that struggled to win a state. Who cares what he says? the same old politics and smear tactics.

Linda Esen   June 11th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

This guy is as irrelivant as the dust that barack left behind him after winning!! I suggest you go to BarackObama.com to research on his economic policies. Carter was 30 years ago – Bush/Mcain is ongoing …just grappling and getting nothin!!!!

Bob   June 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Who listens to Mitt Romney with his failed campaign?

SAM2008   June 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

either one of the two is good, the best one lift (HILLARY) now we stuck with two crazy men.

Ric   June 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

"Politics of Hope" …from a dirty Chicago politician– get real!
Whoa momma! NO OBAMA!
Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain '08

Kristen- Philadelphia, PA   June 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Um…I am 21 years old, I don't know anything about Jimmy Carter and his so called failed polices. I know about what’s happening right now and Bush's failed polices.

How about McCain and his campaign start thinking and come up with their own ideas and attacks instead of stealing Obama’s. First it was "A Leader We Can Believe In" and now "the failed policies of Jimmy Carter".

Run your own campaign; stop piggy backing off of Obama. McCain you are really not portraying yourself as a leader thus far in this campaign. It’s too early for you to be getting weary.

GretaMorris   June 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

this is to ask Mitt Romnwy where was he and his advice when the same Republian party was causing the disastrous results for the Americans, how come he did not make sure that with all this business sense he has he could not save the country the sorrt of problems they are having now. How come all of a sudden he can see into the future of Barack Obama to know that he is going to have all sorts of problems with the economy, anbd by the way didnt the people choose McCain instead of him. Just checking.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 11th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Venus,

And how many $ did Obama spend in Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania to compete against a far superior candidate–Hillary Clinton–only to lose to her big time?

(Don't give me Obama won the TX caucus… November's election won't be decided by caucuses!)

vw   June 11th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Romney is absolutely right.

Republican Party dont have a clue.   June 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Mitt Romney, should shut up and go spend some more of his money.

If you think you can tie Obama to Cater, that half of us dont even know.
when the only thing we can see, remember and feel is the failed policies of Geoge Bush. Then you are definately going to loose the election. I dont care what or who Cater is, all i know is that Bush started the war in Iraq on false evidence, Bush's Katrina Incompetence, Wire taps, Guantanamo, $4 gas.

Bushs unintelligent domestic and foreign policies have crippled us.

Who cares about Cater?

Bush has destroyed our country and McCain wants to Destroy it some more.

Vote Peace, Vote Prosperity, Vote Change , Vote Democrat

Terry   June 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

MCCAIN 08 HILLARY 12

OBAMA IS UNDERQUALIFIED

NEVEROBAMA   June 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I agree – Obama is going down

Go McCain/Powell 08′

AJ   June 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Obama couldn't find a good economic policy if it were shoved in front of his face. If he is elected it will be a disaster. I am a democrat who hasn't supported any republican for any office for 30 years. I guess there's a first time for everything.

LOVING OBAMA   June 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

mitt could not win the nominee so what makes him think he can tare obama down
he is a morman cult leader
remember the kids in texas?
get over it mitt go away

OBAMA MAMA   June 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I guess we can always continue the failed economy we're dealing with right now? Give me a break Romney!!! With people loosing homes and paying over $4.00 for gas the Republicans have no room to talk.

EMJ   June 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Gee Mitt, I thought you lost so why don't you go away now. McCain is not going to pick you as his VP so nobody cares what you think anymore. How about CNN goes back a few months and plays some of the anti-McCain crap you were spewing back then when even your own money could'nr get you the nomination. See I get it. Obama says McCain is a 3rd Bush term so the babified Repubs now come out and say Obama is another Carter. Obama is no peanut farmer and had nothing to do with MCain's Keating 5 involvement, or his rich wife's drug issues. I just read the reason McCain got some much money for his campaign last month. It all came from personal loans by Mitt and he secret republican girl friend Hillary. Bill is just intent to watch and man could you blame him?

rd   June 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

It's an interesting comparison. In 1976 Americans were complaining about 5-6% inflation and unemployement and were demanding "change". They looked to an unqualified, fresh-faced politician who promised it against the "old guard". And, boy, did he ever deliver! By 1980, unemployment and inflation had reached doube-digits, along with interest rates. Moreover, our new "open-minded" and "friendly" foreign policy had brought us humiliation and made us a laughinstock across the world. Thank you Jimmy Carter for reminding me that John McCain is the clear choice in 2008…

bill in pa   June 11th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Go forward? You mean back to the 1920's and 1930's when the average worker lived in a company house, bought from the company store and had little left to show for his labor. McCain is nothing more than a continuation of the neo-conservative march to democratize the world through political, economic and military means. The only one's benefiting from Republican rule are the international corporations and the ultra rich.

Universal healthcare will benefit small to medium sized business by putting a brake on what insurance carriers can charge for insurance premiums. Right now Blue Cross and others are jumping their rates over 20% a year and refusing to pay for more procedures. Before long small to medium sized businesses will have to stop offering medical insurance to their employees or be forced out of business.

I'm an ex republican who is fed up with the 'Let Them Eat Cake' attitude of the people running that party.

Why try 08   June 11th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Pleas for once show me instead of just insinuating.

They say his policies are like Jimmy Carter but never say how.

At least win talking about McCain being like Bush, Obama cites making permanent the tax cuts, giving adding tax breaks to big corportation, privatizing health care and doing nothing to help the america people.

Please don't be like the Obama Haters that accuse him of misogny towards hillary but never produce anything that he has done.

It seems the hold argument about Obama is don't vote for him "insert inuendo and name calling" but no facts. If all you can say is don't vote for him because he might be bad then we can't vote for anyone.

Jon, Tulsa, OK   June 11th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Stuck in the water? FOUR DAYS into the campaign, and Obama leads McCain by six points. His "boat" is just getting revved up!

McCain08   June 11th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Keep America number1 and vote McCain. We will win in Iraq too. McCain will lead the way.
Hillary supporters welcome to the right side. We will have a push this time to stop the MURDER of babies. Glad that you have seen the light and will vote McCain this time. Obama is for gay rights and we need to keep marrage between a MAN and a WOMAN. They want to uphold Roe V Wade but we will shoot it down now. It is my hope that with your help we can overturn some of this left wing stuff.
Vote Life Vote McCain08

Jones   June 11th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Mitt is looking for attention…flip-flopper. Go back to the state where you left them with huge deficit.

New Day   June 11th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

ok, lets compare Obama to failed policies.

Would Obama's policies cause another Enron? Nope.

Would Obama's policies get us into another needless war? Nope.

Would Obama's policies continue supporting rich corporations while the rest of us struggle to pay our bills? Nope.

Would Obama's policies violate the Geneva convention? Nope.

Would Obama's policies pull us out of Kyoto? Nope.

OK, that was fun.

An American   June 11th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Romney's hair looks like a failed hairdo from the 70's!

Jon, Tulsa, OK   June 11th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

… as opposed to the failed, big government policies the GOP has embraced over the last seven years, which have led to the disastrous economy that we are experiencing NOW. What a genius Mitt is!

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   June 11th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Please! The Republicans are reaching for straws again. Even if Obama policy was similar to Carter's which it's not, it's still better than George Bush's fail policy. Carter didn't have our jobs going across seas, nor was the unemployment rate as high as it is now, people wasn't losing their homes and the list goes on and on!

marymary4868   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

If we follow you Mcbush, we will go totaly down the drain, were on our way swirling around it now, the GOP has done us in, NO MORE!!!!

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

As a Democrat who was so badly served by so-called leaders of my party with this selected and false nominee, I think it's more appropriate to compare the Obama phomenon to the failure that was and remains for now the politics of George W. Bush.

Bush was in inexperienced and unqualified candidate in 2000 who could only speak with slogans and vague promises.

Obama is in inexperienced and unqualified candidate in 2008 who can only speak with slogans and vague promises.

The Obamabots are now what the herd that voted for George W. Bush was then… ignorant morons.

PUMA DEMOCRAT
One of the 18 million.

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

YOU DUDE DIDN'T YOU HAVE ENOUGH DIE TO DO

THE SIDES OF YOUR HEAD TOO ?

David   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Because we all know that, by voting republican with George W. Bush and having him as our President for the past 8 years, our economy has absolutely soared.

I miss the good old days when the Canadian dollar was worth much less than the American dollar.

Rich In Seattle   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Well, if anyone would know what leads to desaster, it'll be the Republicans.

But seriously, how can they say anything on this issue with a stright face?

Obama 08/12   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Not to mention he thinks he knows it all comments being enough he don't need to use a mike /his voice would drive one up the wall .

Jon, Tulsa, OK   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

… as opposed to the failed, big government policies the GOP has embraced over the last seven years, which have led to the disastrous economy the we are experiencing NOW. What a genius Mitt is!

Republican for Obama   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

At least it wont be the failed policies of the last 7 years. Romney wears to much make up, he is as fake as I have ever seen. A straight up politician. A straight up phoney.

ms. sims   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Or will we go forward?….and what continue the failed policy of the Bush administration!! What?!! Which John McCain has stated he would keep in effect. I jus wish if the GOP is going to come up with some critisim of Obama at least say something of substance. There is no link what so ever between Obama's policies and Carter's policies. If this is all they have Obama is going to 2 step right into the White House

Rachel   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I agree with him him. What we have in these two canidates is either another term similar to bush or another term similar to carter, both are scary.

Nicole in NE   June 11th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

This is laughable – McCain votes with Bush 90% of the time? Has anyone looked at our country lately?

We are in the Iraq war spending Billions of dollars for Bush's FAILED policies, economy has gone to crap – hmmm, maybe tax cuts for the wealthiest and big oil companies isn't the way to go? There are children in OUR country who need our help, our environment has gone to crap, we are at odds with most of the world because of our FAILED foreign policies.

McCain voted AGAINST the Katrina probe. The government failed to take care of it's OWN people time & time again!
WHAT A JOKE!

Obama 08

Cindy in Boston   June 11th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Flip-flopper just go away. It won't work this time in a sink economy, 100yrs war, gas @5 bucks, 2 million homes foreclosured.. Enough people.

Bill   June 11th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

A republican criticizing anyone after the disaster of the last eight years. How out of touch can they be? Romney is a clown.

DC   June 11th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

The Republican's economic policy has been disastrous. I always teach my children that actions speak louder than words. Their actions, in the form of their policies, have spoken loud and clear: record gas prices, record forclosures, billions and billions of dollars spent on the Iraq war instead of being invested in Amnerica, jobs going over seas, and on and on.

mkn   June 11th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

hmmm lets examine bad policies shall we

McCain was asked if, since he argues the strategy is working, he has a better estimate for when U.S. troops could leave Iraq.

"No, but that's not too important," McCain said. "What's important is casualties in Iraq.

Bringing home troops is "not too important". What kind of policy is that?????????????

brian bernard   June 11th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

WHAT YOU SAY DOESN'T COUNT

Will   June 11th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Romney is a historical revisionist. Pres Carter inherited the crushed economy from both the Nixon and Ford administrations. Not to mention that Nixon took the U.S. off the gold standard and the dollar sunk in value and propelled inflation and unemployment. He also forgets the fact that the U.S hit peak oil production in Dec of 1970, which lead the U.S. for the first time, in our history, to become a net importer of crude. Not to mention the Arab oil embargoes in 1973 and 1976. But yes Mitt this was all Jimmy Carter's fault, right.

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 11th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

WE ARE OLD & AT TIMES CAN'T REMEMBER, LIKE MCMOULD,

BUT AREN'T YOU GUYS IN OFFICE. SO WE DO CORRECTLY

REMEMBER, SLEAZEO.

BUSH SR. KILLED OUR ECONOMY.

JR. KILLED IT AS WELL & NOW YOU WANT ANOTHER TERM.

NO, LOSER IT NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.

Uncle Sam   June 11th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

In listening to Sen. Obama and his surrogates, one invariably hears that John McCain is indistinguishable from Pres. Bush and that he supports a 100 years' war in Iraq. One would think that Team Obama could make their case without resorting to such underhanded tactics.
But, then again, perhaps they can't.

Americans for McCain '08

al   June 11th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

FAILURE IS SOMETHING SOMEBODY DID. WHAT SOMEBODY IS PROPOSING IS NOT A FAILURE YET UNTIL HE HAS ACTUALLY DONE IT. FAILED POLICIES IS LIKE THE ONE WE HAD FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS. STOP THE MADNESS. VOTE OBAMA.

Dennis   June 11th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Go forward with what, Senator McCain and Mr. Romney? In case you hadn't noticed, the economy is in horrible shape right now. Instead of blowing all our tax money overseas to rescue foreign economies and support foreign governments, lets try investing it here at home.

fairandstraight   June 11th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

The Republicans are sad this year. Most of the voters don't even remember Jimmy Carter being president. Under the Bush administration, things are worst than it has ever been. Therefore, even Carter, what ever his policies were, would be better. One thing for sure, there was not a fabricated war during the Carter administration.

CNN, please have one of you commentators write an article describing the word, "HATE," to the bloggers on this site. It appears that people are confused on this.

We are not Hillary haters, we are Obama supporters. You know, the millions of people that don't seem important or real to the media.

Obama 08!!!!

Sheila   June 11th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

McCain push for town hall meetings because he is too stupid to read a telepromter and ofcourse he wants Obama to do the town hall meetings because these are the only type of things he does well.

TJ in Texas (Dallas)   June 11th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Because the current REPUBLICAN president has done such a wonderful job in respect to the economy. Give me a break!

Democrats in 2008!

Louis   June 11th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Oh ROm,

Stop licking Mccain's boots. They are full of blood of our brave sons in Iraq.

rumpusgoopus   June 11th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

How about compare Obama to the successful policies of FDR… which Republicans still hate.

Greg Pottstown, Pa.   June 11th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

His best argument is to say McCain is like bush.Obama doesn't want you to look at 2005 economy. If you do You will see that the economy was good and started to go down when the dems took the senate and congress .

skunkrat The Marine   June 11th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Mitt will say anything if he thinks it will advance his desire to be VP. McSame should know that he can't trust Mitt.

rumpusgoopus   June 11th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

The failed policies of Bush are far worse.

Kate, Atlanta   June 11th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

What Romney is really saying is "What will it take to put you in this used Buick today?" Even McSame thought he was too slimmy for prime time.

Olivia   June 11th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Mitt would be a great vp for McCain.
Hillary should be on the short short short list of Obama because she sure as hell socked it to him, but she isn't.
Obama gets my vote with Hillary…or…….Mccain gets my vote with Mitt.

simple…done….caputt. Third option is a no vote in Nov if Hillary runs in 2012.

Michael- Ventura CA   June 11th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

How ANY republican can talk about Democratic "failed policies" at a time when gas is $4.69/gallon, 4200 lives have been lost on an egotists whim, the economy is in recession, unemployment is up and 47 million Americans have no health care – is beyond belief!
To coin a phrase: "Have you no shame?"

Ken   June 11th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Here is a man that would know about good business verses bad business. If he says that Obama's economic strategy would probably fail, then I believe that the American people should wake up and realize it.

I also believe that Mitt Romney would be a great VP candidate for McCain.

Matt--Nebraska   June 11th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Well said Mr. Romney!!

We need a conservative at this struggling economic time (but McCain will have to do :o )

Obama will be a disaster for this country as he imposes his socialist doctrine on this great country.

Will in Richmond, VA   June 11th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Mr. Romney, the man you support has a LOT to answer for. His and his cohorts so-called experience has led us into a purposeless, destructive conflict, pushed many Americans nearly into bankruptcy, weakened our currency, ignored our schools and children, failed to provide an equal playing field economically for our people, forgotten our heroes and veterans, and lost our credibility and standing and honor in the world community.

ANY one, ANY thing would be better than this, but we have the BEST choice for moving forward in Barack Obama.

end of line

Jae   June 11th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

The funny part is that a large block of Obama's supporters weren't alive or don't remember when Jimmy Carter was around, myself included. I do however remember Regan's "trickle down" theory, Bush 1's recession and "read my lips,no new taxes", my parents finally getting somewhere financially through much of the 90's and then losing their home under the current abomination, Bush 2. Seems to me that Jimmy Carter's ideas were never given a chance.

Gene   June 11th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Loser, flip-flopper Mitt Romney and Republicans we 're tired of your smear tactics, and lies. We need change, McBush is the same. Jimmy Carter regime is better than dumb Bush—that is obvious.

lil   June 11th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

And who are you.

Paul   June 11th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

You're right. Obama's inexperience will bring us closer to those failed policies of the Carter Administration and with the economy in shambles people who lose their jobs will hae no clue what to do.

Marc   June 11th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

MCCAIN OBAMA
Income Avg. tax bill Avg. tax bill
Over $2.9M -$269,364 +$701,885
$603K and up -$45,361 +$115,974
$227K-$603K -$7,871 +$12
$161K-$227K -$4,380 -$2,789
$112K-$161K -$2,614 -$2,204
$66K-$112K -$1,009 -$1,290
$38K-$66K -$319 -$1,042
$19K-$38K -$113 -$892
Under $19K -$19 -$567

This is real. Look at the people they want to call an elitist. Look how much people would save under Obama. If it was up to McCain, you would save nothing. Under McCain, the rich save more and the middle and poor get nothing back. No way I am voting for McCain.

Venus   June 11th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Looks who talking! This guy sent over $40-million dollars to run against McCain! He couldn't win 4-states and he's talking about Obama!

ALLBAMALLTHETIME   June 11th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Mitt is a fantatic and a lunatic. No one takes what this lumbard says seriously.

Jeff D, South Bend, IN   June 11th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Who is this guy?

maya   June 11th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Obama burned his bridge when he attacked our most successful Democratic president- Bill Clinton.

Now Obama is stuck in the water- lifeboat Hillary VP.

Connie from Logansport,IN   June 11th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

LOL, Mitt Romney talking about failed policy, funded his own campaign,failed to become the nominee . Thats called who failed, Mitt?

OBAMA 08 Connie

Independent for Obama   June 11th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Mitt Romney reminds me of the failed policies of, well, Mitt Romney.

Oh that's right Mitt, your campaign failed recently, didn't it? Hmm… I guess it's a GREAT time to criticize someone who at the very least ran a successful campaign without $45 million of their own money.

Proud American   June 11th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Ha!!!! Now thats a hoot!!! You Republicans reak of failure from top to bottom. You've had 8 years to operate and nearly destroyed our country. Please you're rhtoric will only work on some of your zombified, hardcore blind followers. Thank God for the ones that are bailing like Chuck Hagel.

David O   June 11th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Republicans ust live on a Bizzaro world parallel with our reality.

We are currently living in the FUBAR economic HORROR world that they created for us, yet they have the unmitigated gall to accuse someone else???

The GOP is INSANE if they think that we are even listening to them…They have already LOST THE ELECTION!

HILLARY WAS FORCED OUT BY SEXISM!!!   June 11th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I AM SURE THAT CARTER IS GIVING HIM ADVICE!

HE IS NOT EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO MAKE HIS OWN DECISIONS!

THE REPUBLICANS HAVE A LOT OF NERVE SAYING ANYTHING!

THE TWO CHOICES LEFT BOTH STINK, SO I WILL SIT THIS ONE OUT OR WRITE HILLARY IN!!

Danny   June 11th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Mitt, I voted for you here in GA. I want you to be at least VP for our country. I am sure your economic experience/policy will save us from disaster. Barack is a radical socialist. W do not want us to become another Soviet Union.

Marc   June 11th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Today, Pres. Bush said he regrets his harsh attitude when it comes to the war and with other countries. He is now sorry. He is doing what Obama has been saying all this time. If you really think the Republicans care, just watch yesterday when they blocked a bill to have these rich oil companies pay some taxes and put that money back into the American people. Instead, they want the big oil companies to keep making big profits and we stay in the toilet.

Shawn T   June 11th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

LOL.

After W, republicans have absolutely NO credibility WHATSOEVER on the economy…or any other issue for that matter.

Foreign Observer   June 11th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

the gall of a republican talking about "failed policies" in the middle of the worst crisis this country has seen since the Civil War is stunning

Welcome Hillary Supporters   June 11th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I'd like to welcome all the Hillary Clinton supporters to the republican party and thank you for coming to your senses and backing the best candidate, John McCain.

Together we can:

1) help reverse Roe v. Wade and make abortion illegal – let's stop the murder of unborn babies!

2) stop gays from getting married – let's get a constitutional amendment to stop gay marriage and let them know they are not normal!

3) keep fighting the good fight in Iraq for as long as it takes – remember 9/11 and what we are fighting for!

4) get ready to invade Iran – we know they are planning to nuke us – let's get them first! McCain will make sure we do!

Good to see democrats finally waking up and becoming more conservative!

Adam, Los Angeles   June 11th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

In case Romney and McCain haven't noticed, today's policies aren't so hot! But i guess they have so much money, they don't realize it, unlike the rest of it.

Ross in MD   June 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Will we go back to the policies of the 60s that failed or forward to the Bush administration which has been a spectacular success!

Well Mitt ol'buddy, you've convinced me. I wouldn't want to risk our booming economy and low gas prices for Obama.

McBush-McRomney 08

Peter   June 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Okay Mitt. But tell me, does McCain know anything about the economy or how to fix it? No he doesn't and he's already said as much.

Do you Mitt know how to fix it? Probably not. You're a republican. Republican's only know how to make poor people poorer and make rich people more rich. They don't care about most common folk either.

Trying and doing anything to discredit Obama.

Mit. It ain't gonna work.

You guys are not getting back into the White House.

We need change.

Obama 08 12

FS   June 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Poor Mitt is campaigning for the VP spot. Unfortunately, he is doomed again.

Susan   June 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Now, this is really funny! EIGHT (8) YEARS THE REPUBLICANS HAVE HAD THEIR CHANCE. $4.09 FOR A GALLON OF GAS.

THIS IS HILARIOUS. HOW CAN HE SAY THIS AND KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE?

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   June 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Romney made such a fool of himself when he was running for President ! Who cares what he thinks? It would become a crisis if he were appointed V.P. However, it would be nothing compared to the administration of Dubya! The dumbest individual on the face of the earth!

MCD   June 11th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

GIve me ol Jimmy C over GW3 anyday

Shelly in IL   June 11th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

"Ex-pat in London June 11th, 2008 10:40 am ET

How can a country elect a president who doesn't feel comfortable giving "formal speeches" come on AMERICA!!! if we as a nation elect McCain, we will look even more ignorant than when we elected Bush for a second term. Headline in the UK read in 2004 "How Can 200 million People Be So Dumb…TWICE" this is true, look it up."
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