June 12, 2008
Posted: June 12th, 2008 02:00 PM ET

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Sen. Obama reminded voters of the rising costs of the Iraq war
Sen. Obama reminded voters of the rising costs of the Iraq war

(CNN)— Barack Obama seized on rival John McCain’s recent comment that it’s “not too important” when troops start being withdrawn from Iraq, reminding voters Thursday that the Arizona senator has also said he would keep troops in the country for 100 years.

“I agree that obviously the most important thing is making sure that our young men and women aren't killed,” Obama said at a town hall event in Wisconsin. “But the notion that if they are not being killed that we can leave them there in perpetuity, 100 years John McCain says,” would be insensitive to the ‘burden’ the troops families face while having their loved ones over seas Obama said.

McCain was asked on NBC’s Today show Wednesday if he could estimate when troops could be expected home from Iraq.

"No, but that's not too important," McCain responded. "What's important is the casualties in Iraq. Americans are in South Korea. Americans are in Japan. American troops are in Germany. That's all fine. American casualties and the ability to withdraw; we will be able to withdraw."

Obama, who has been taking a more populist approach to voters lately, also sought to hone in on their money concerns reminding them about the sky rocketing costs of the Iraq war.

“[McCain’s] also not thinking about tax payers who are spending $10-12 billion a month in Iraq,” The Illinois senator said.

Adding, the money spent in Iraq could go toward job creation in the U.S.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Observant Brit   June 12th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

WHF?! AFTER ALL THE TRIPE I HAVE SEEN ON THESE BLOGS TODAY IT'S SAD TO SAY THIS -

AMERICA YOU DON'T DESERVE BARACK OBAMA AS YOUR NEXT PRESIDENT! YOU DON'T DESERVE SOMEONE WHO CAN TRANSFORM YOUR COUNTRY AND CHANGE HOW THE WORLD WOULD SEE YOU AND HOW YOU SEE YOURSELVES! WHY? BECAUSE THERE IS SO MUCH HATE, HATE, HATE AND EVILNESS THAT YOU DO NOT DESERVE WHAT IS GOOD!

AMERICA...THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY?...NO!...AMERICA...THE LAND OF HATE HATE HATE!!!

DARE YOU TO PUT THIS ONE UP CNN!

darren   June 12th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

if McCain chooses Mitt Romney we are all dooooooooomed!!!

Renee, Florida   June 12th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

John McCain is almost as funny to watch as his friend President Bush! LOL... McCain is forever inserting his foot into his own mouth. Unbelievably losing his bearings...

Erica, Atlanta   June 12th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

McCain needs to worry about who is going to be his VP, because he's too too old. So you McCain supporters really need to be concerned as to who is going to be his VP. Because McCain is looking like the man with the black hat in Poltergeist!!

YES WE CAN + YES WE WILL= DEMS IN WHITE HOUSE   June 12th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Obama Reminds Voters of McCain's "100 Years" Comment

We haven't forgotten, but thanks! Also remind them of McCain's Economic Plan and where or who it came from and why!

Loretta from California   June 12th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

He said, "100 years" I heard him. Now did he mean it? Maybe not, but he sure as hell said it.

Don't try to clean his mess up, let him do it himself.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

Trollmaster   June 12th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

The fact McCain thinks we should occupy a nation for 100 years over an invasion that was waged for reasons proven totally untrue is proof that McCain is unfit to lead our nation.

He should just drop out now and give his concession speech now. Being attached to Bush's horrible and failed policies, McCain will lose in a landslide.

HereWeGo   June 12th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Yeah, and I hear not too many folks volunteering these days even in the 'hood'. That's what I said the inner city, where young folks are targeted. If McCain gets in, we'll be headed to war with Iran also, so get ready for the draft, and it will be men and women.

Nova from NV   June 12th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

and McCain remind voters of Obama's "bitter" comment. LOL

Gobama   June 12th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Why does McCain't wants to keep American troops in Iraq, as they are in Korea and Germany?

Does McCain't not realize that fighting the UNPROVOKED wars empties the nation's treasury?

Iraq is a losing venture; because there was NEVER EVER any benefit to Americans being in Iraq, only COSTS and losses to being in Iraq!

The national debt is greater.
Gasoline prices are higher.
American lives and limbs have been wasted in Iraq.
Al kaida is being generated in Iraq.
Al kaida is hatching in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Surge or not, there is NO benefit to being in Iraq!

Patrick   June 12th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Republicans..it really sucks to have something repeated over and over and over again isn't it. Like "flip flopper." You guys are so screwed.

Patrick   June 12th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

How the hell is the WAR and the ECONOMY not tied together? Americans are so stupid sometimes. This war is literally bankrupting the US.

Bart from the NW   June 12th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

The amount of money we spend in Iraq could easily be used for other aspects of homland security, making us truely safe and independent. McCain is the carrier of the same old failed policies. We're not in an economic and geopolitical bind because we did the right things in the past, we're up the creek because our leadership (BUSH) was wrong.

I think Obama understands this, McCain certainly does not.

OBAMA 08

Sean   June 12th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

McCains "that's not important" comment was a seriously messed up thing to say, even when taken in full context. The families of soldiers in Iraq certainly view when their loved ones will be able to get out of harms way and return home to be a big deal, and McCain should too.

I'm a registered independent, and I've gone from being a supporter of McCain back in 2000 to hoping with all my being that he doesn't get a chance to continue the policies of George Bush.

Obama has shown time and time again that he has the good judgement and sense to be a President who takes our country in a positive direction. From being honest and direct about the folly of McCain's "gas tax holiday", to recognizing that a continued war in Iraq doesn't help us deal with the terrorist problem, he's consistently distinguished himself as the right choice for President.

Angela Frazier, Memphis TN   June 12th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Fact is, McMoldy's whole premise is faulty. He needs to pick up a book or two. He obviously knows nothing of the culture or the history of the Shiites or the Sunni. There is no way you can compare the sitiuation in South Korea, Japan or Germany to that of Iraq. Their fight is entirely different. These people don't want our help! The don't want to be liberated! They just want us to get the hell out!!!

I used to be a Democrat   June 12th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Is Obama gonna pull our troops out of Korea, too? What about Germany and Japan?

Answer this question, Obama.

LS TX   June 12th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

There is no misrepresentation – McCain meant it.

McCain wouldn't hesitate a second to send people into war and then turn around and crack a joke. Just like Bush, as he danced on the steps of the White House.

McCain has not said one thing that has been heartfelt, nothing. And for people to see McCain as a person who can be president, it's an alarming thought of what type of people are living in this country.

rd   June 12th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Talked about pandering to the lowest common denominator. Any one with half a brain can understand the context within which McCain made these remarks. All he is saying is that we won't quit and will see our efforts in Iraq through, while Obama provides comfort to a reeling Al Qaeda by providing a timeline for surrender.

The surge in Iraq is working, and will help push McCain to victory in November with support from independents and Reagan dems.

JCB   June 12th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I really don't care a hang about Darfur at this point - I care about United States citizens losing jobs, choosing between food and medicine, and being able to have gas to get to work! We need to concentrate on the United States, not Africa. If Obama wins, the money being spent in Irag will just change to money being sent to Africa. We do not need Obama - not ever! His one claim to fame is that he didn't vote for war in Irag. Hell, he doesn't vote for anything anyway (He was not even in the senate in 2002). That is how he gets along with everyone - he straddles the fence. Anyway, if I remember correctly, the majority of Americans supported the Irag war after 9/11. Based on the information Bush and the CIA gave, most of us would have voted to support the resolution - but the resolution was not a direct call for war. Our congressmen and the U.S. electorate were duped. Get a grip and get truthful. Clinton or McCain '08.

johnny   June 12th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

McCain gives me gas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rena   June 12th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I tell you what if you don't have love ones over there in Iraq, why don't all you SHUT UP!!!! Maybe you don't know what it is like to get your doorbell rung during day afraid they maybe coming to tell you your love one has been killed in this no-nonsense war. Japan and Europe aren't in an all out war with us like those nut cases are in Iraq. This is a no win war and McCain knows that but he doesn't care just like that stupid president of ours Bush doesn't care. They have to prove their point at our love ones lives.

David – If you go to Barack website you would see that it is already posted; not that it's anyones business. You people are pathatic. Why don't you plaster your birth certificate on the internet and see how comfortable you will be with all your information for everyone to see and still?

Phil in KC   June 12th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I hope he keeps pounding it home. Even if the surge is supposedly going well, young people are still dying. Last week alone, I think the number was 20 servicemen and women dead in Iraq. A 'slow' week is "only" 3 people dead. How many more of our young people must pay the ultimate sacrifice for Bush's mistake?

josie   June 12th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

billy from FL: what about mccain's pastor who said hitler was sent by god??

Stephen H   June 12th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

BTW

In case you republican geniuses have not gotten the word, the recent sentiment in Iraq is that they want the US OUT of that country and do not want the US to set up permanent basis there. The current leaders of Iran and Iraq are discussing that very fact. Wake up people, we need to get out of Iraq and sooner rather than later before more of our sons and daughters are killed. McCain is out of touch with these facts and would be dangerous as commander in chief.

Bill Astuga   June 12th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Mccain and the republicans are mortgaging the future of our children with the incredible deficit they are building. In the past wars were funded by American sacrafice via cutbacks and tax increases. Todays administration funds them by borrowing billions from China at the expense of our future and cutting the taxes of our wealthiest citizens. Its incredible to me how republicans can vote time and again for a party that only hurts them. Record deficit, gas prices, food prices, health care costs, torture, wire tapping, wars, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. Yet you just keep pulling the Republincan lever.

Olivia   June 12th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Obama – can't come up with something more than that. This is old news. So what...... we won't be there that long because we are winning over there. Freedom isn't free remember that people.

Mary   June 12th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

McCain admitted last week that he "will NEVER surrender"

So McCain doesn't care if the IRAQ war continues after his 100 year prediction.

Aida   June 12th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Obama didn't vote for the war because he wasn't in the room! So, is he willing to bring all troops from all around the world home?

Q: Do you plan on withdrawing all troops and bringing them home?
A: Hillary? Kerry? Kennedy? Michelle? UMMM, UMMM, can I get back to you on that one?

Stephen H   June 12th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Why do these republican morons continue to point out that the US has permanent troops in other countries around the world as a means of favorable comparison with McCains 100 yrs statement? The stark difference is you can take your family on a vacation in those other places where we have normalized relations. Can you say the same about Iraq? I think not, so shut up already with those lame anologies that dont apply to the current topic!

cjp123   June 12th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I'm not sure how this is taken out of context, as others suggest. McCain really did mean to say we should have a military presence in Iraq for perhaps 100 years, like we do in South Korea. He also said he hoped we could draw down the numbers of troops, but wants a long military presence there. Obama is saying that it's important to draw down our numbers as low as possible and not think of having a permanent place in Iraq, given it's cost and frankly, lack of effectiveness. This is NOT a distortion of what McCain said–it's the facts. If America really wants to spend billions (ok, less than the present cost of the war, but still) a month in Iraq, that's what they'll get with McCain. While I doubt we can just disappear from Iraq, it's entirely clear that our military presence has done virtually nothing to create a stable democracy there. We've cut down Iraqi civilian casualties with the surge, but it's still happening, just at a slower rate, and there still isn't electricty, proper food, etc. Moreover, al-Maliki has embezzled billions from the USA and is talking to Ahmadinejad direclty (which McCain criticizes the Obama for even considering). The surge is NOT a success, it's just that our failure rate has subsided a little.

Independent   June 12th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Yea' you tell them Barrack!
Sling that mud.

Dj   June 12th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

"Freedwoman"

Did you really means this?

"Why is anyone listening to this guy Obama? He can not be President because he is not a natural born American. This explains so much…why he seems so fake and fraudulent."

If so, PLEASE change your handle to QUEEN-DUMBY

Joe Six   June 12th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Maybe if the Obamacons actually listened to what McCain said, they would understand that Obama is misrepresenting McCain's statement. But facts don't seem to matter. Obamacons think their man is some sort of god who cannot tell a lie. The same kind of self-delusion that enabled the Clintons for years until the Democrats finally got around to impeaching them in 2008.

KE   June 12th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hillary supporter wrote,
“I don't get it. The Obama folks are treating us like crap but still expect us to fall in line.”
It’s a sign of a dictatorship falling apart.

If not Hillary, McCain.

Aaron   June 12th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

ok first of all..no one is twisting mccain's words around.. they actually have him saying he wants a presence in iraq for 100 years...that's video footage.. second..for that hillary supporter..obama has recongized his mispoken words about what mccain has said from (having a war in iraq for over 100 years) to (having a presence in iraq for over a 100 years) obama made a mistake and he corrected it a LONG TIME ago.. i dont know if you follow up on his speeches.. but he corrected himself.. and he has never lied intentially...so.. lol..yes the war ties into our economy.. and wheither or not obama has expierence with the economy...the economy HAS to get better.. when we arent spending 10-12 billion dollars a month in a war that should have never been waged...common sense?

this is for freedwomen...you said obama is not a natural born american? ok read your admendments... you HAVE to be A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT... so...i feel like i should get my common sense stick out.. ..jeez....

TheBert   June 12th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Mccain taking millions from big biz and lobbyists. Obama taking millions in smail donations from the people, refuses PAC and Lobby money. Who will represent the people? I have been a republican my whole life...............no more

Cris   June 12th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Electing a good president is not easy, but is possible! if we really seat-back and observe what this country needs in general like a good health care plan, better jobs, better education, more drug control, an energy independent plan for this country. Then we can see who is closer to provide the best future for this country. Honestly I've seen the bush family, and they have just use this country for their own interest more then to provide a better life for every one in this country and we still pay this idiots to gain even more with our hard work!!!

It's time for a change!!!!

Tommy   June 12th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Obama is going to win in November by a LANDSLIDE over John McNonsense!

Paul   June 12th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

OGirl, he is not lying. McCain did say that if they weren't being killed like in japan or germany then he'd have no problem keeping them there 100 years, and Obama mentioned that this time around. But that is still bad because our soldiers have been there long enough!!! 100 years is too long, even if they aren't being killed, living in Iraq is hell for our soldiers.....remember McCain was content to spend another 5 years being tortured in vietnam. He came out of that still supporting the vietnam war, so I wouldn't think he'd care if our troops had to spend decades of their life in Iraq while they miss out on their kids growing up etc.

Obama is 100% wrong   June 12th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

McCain has clarified what he meant by 100 years a zillion times and then some. Talk about beating a dead horse – Obama is sure doing it. Now, Obama, we all know what McCain meant by that so please stop trying to insult our intelligence ok.

Obama, just how are you going to get us out of Irac. Come on, go to one of McCains Town Hall Meeting and explain it to the world. Since you keep bashing everyone else I think you should put up or shut up.

Mc Cain Dem   June 12th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

No offers of change without substance !
How convenient to take advantage of all our grievences.
I don't see the man, and as the smoke clears what I do see looks less and less like Presidential material.

Mr. Spock   June 12th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

A computer illiterate who knows nothing about economics, has no plans to bring troops who are on 3 and 4 tours home, and despite being 30 years older than Obama, can't keep a crowd of of more than 20 people from falling asleep when he talks. Kind of makes you wishe for the "good ol' days of Bush".

I know there are a lot of people who will go down with the ship, regardless of how bad their candidate is, but you don't have to. Obama appears to be garnering more support from independants and moderate republicans than McCain is. That is where the victory will lie, not with just Democrats, but with republicans and independants as well. We need all hands on deck to fix the problems left by George Bush.

John Morris   June 12th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

With politics getting to an all time low./ I thinks its time to do away with the presidency and just let congress handle it. Obama had my vote up until now, as long as Clinton was not his VP. But I think his ignorance is starting to show.
As far as the Democrats, I think the tax increase on oil companies showed just how ignorant they are. Put more taxes on oil companies, without freezing fuel prices. All the oil companies is going to do is increase the price of fuel more. Kind of like the interest rates. Everytime they lowered the interest rate, the price of oil went up. Jack interest up to 30 percent and stop people from borrowing money. Just proves all politicians are crooks, including the 2 presidential hopefuls.
John in Texas

R   June 12th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Mr. Mcgoo needs to spend some more time in his hanoi hotbox and rember just how important coming home is if you ask me, i mean he of all people should know what its like.. I am not afraid of terrorists. Osama bin laden and the rest of those goons hide out in caves all day.. more people die every hour of every day of heart disease than died on 9/11... but has bush really bothered going after bin laden? no... he started a war so his KBR buddies could raid the treasury! Mcsame will be no better.. I fear war for 100 more years, I fear unemployment, I fear taking a 100 year step back in civil and female rights, i fear the perversion of the religious right trying to control my life all the way into my very bedroom. i fear natural disasters and not being able to depend on my government to help me out. but terrorists? nope. theres a larger domestic threat sitting in the white house and a white haired old kook wanting to take his place.

fedupwithrepublicanpresidents   June 12th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

God help us all if McStupid wins the election in November. It will be just like a 3rd term of Bushieboy, and America can't tolerate 4 more years of republican ideas and idiocies. And it is really sad how many Americans claim they are fed up with economy, Iraq war, and all the issues on the table, but when it comes to November, some of those same people will be missing their brains and vote for McStupid. The same thing happened when Bush was up for a 2nd term-many people fed up then, but because of certain voter's stupidity or loyalty to the republican party, we are in the mess we have currently. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!

Justice League   June 12th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

The expense also works out to over $780, 000 a day. Why not just end the war, and buy all Americans houses? Sounds better than a 100 year war.

Jackson   June 12th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Wait.. this is a change of Washington style politics?

aka1577, MI   June 12th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

OGirl: Perhaps you are losing your bearings like your protege, Sen. McCain when you write stuff liek this below...

OGirl June 12th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Why is Obama now trying to smear McCain with the same lie he's been using for months.

Billiam the Kid   June 12th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Freedwoman, and that comment shows why you are so ignorant, and why these sites need to perform routine IQ tests before posting.

@everyamericans   June 12th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

McCain says it's okay to have U.S. troops all over the world...and he will be making anither trip overseas!

Guess what?....McCain doesn't care about the american people, but he is more interested in starting another war in Iran, while we stew in recession, house foreclosures, high gas pricess, falling dollar, lost of jobs shipped overseas, no health care...etc!

NO 4 MORE YEARS OF McBUSH!

Cheryl C.   June 12th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Please please please tell me why you guys usually put Obama first?As idiotic as it may sound to you I am sick and tired of "Obama & McCain" "Obama & McCain"! How about a little respect for McCain. Everyone's busting on McCain's age....well.....let him use it to his advantage just once.....how about McCain & Obama! Respect your elders, right? You got it.....I am a McCain supporter. I'd rather have a distorted face from defending our country in the white house than a pretty face that tells some good stories about our country...at least _he_thinks they're good!

LS TX   June 12th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Obama is a person who expresses himself from the heart !

:o } Go Obama '08

DEMOCRAT FOR MCCAIN   June 12th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

oblahblah

oblahblah

how many more months do we have to listen to his arrogant

messiah rhetoric???

and cnn you are a joke...for every 5 articles on obama you have

one on mccain.....cnn, "news you can trust"...lol..yea right

Cindy in Boston   June 12th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

McBush is singing bomb bomb Iran.....

skunkrat The Marine   June 12th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Sen McSame is insane or he has the dumbest advisers in the world.
The man is killing his chance of ever getting close to being President.
There are so many important issues facing America and he is concerned about who is vetting Sen. Obama's VP candidates. Who cares? He is swimming in a sea of lobbyist and this is all he and his staff can come up with.

JESSIE   June 12th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I THINK MCCAIN NEEDS TO DROP THE BOMB ON MCCAIN NOW, I THINK HE NEEDS TO PUT MCCAIN OUT THERE AND GET IT OVER WITH.

Anita from Arizona   June 12th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Once again, Michelle Obama was referring to the voting turnout in the primary season when she made that comment about being "for once Proud of her Country".

Once again, you question Obama's being a natural born American. Yeah, born in Hawaii (which the last time I checked is part of this United States).

Get your facts straight, do some research on the candidates before basing your opinions, cause you sounds like a complete narrow minded idiot if you don't. Just thought I'd help you out there.

Lisa   June 12th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

After eight years of the Bush economic policies and the Iraq war, why would anyone vote for McCain who apparently more out of touch the Bush. McCain voted against the bill that provide funds for veterans education and medical care because he doesn't want those young men and women to have incentives to get out of the military. He voted against the bill that would make the oil companies pay more taxes and help low income individuals for what. This man is totally out of touch with the change that people need. And he is not offering anything better.

No McBush in 08!   June 12th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Freedwoman June 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Why is anyone listening to this guy Obama? He can not be President because he is not a natural born American. This explains so much…why he seems so fake and fraudulent.

Actually Senator Obama was born in Hawaii making him a full natural born US Citizen

So You're wrong

but don't worry being wrong is quite common among conservatives so i am sure you will still fit right in with the other Neo Fascists.

Nom Deplume   June 12th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Insanity,

Been to Europe lately? And if it is so great, please vote with your fee and don't let the door hit you on the way out.

fairandstraight   June 12th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Becky if you think Obama is a liar, what was Hillary when she laughed about her experience with Bosnia and receiving money from the Columbians?

May Hillary supporters find comfort in her loss as they watch hundreds of families mourn the loss of their loved ones in a war she voted for, but opposed after she started running for president.

The 100 years in Iraq is a bad idea. As long as there are roadside bombs, our troops will always be in harms way in Iraq.

mdg   June 12th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

MOREINFO "McCain admitted he is computer illiterate and depends on wife in virtual getting about. He was asked whether he is a pc or mac person."

And of course he said mac cause he thought they were talking 'bout him, right?

MD FOR OBAMA   June 12th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

That's right Obama. Fight back unlike Kerry.
Make your party proud unlike Leiberman!
Bring our troops home unlike McCrypt!
BTW love your new website to combat all the smears implanted by the repubick lans!

Chris, Middletown, CT   June 12th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter...McCains comment was out of context....that isn't fair to say....we are in other places (Korea, Japan, Germany) a 'presence' is not really 100 year war....enough Obama...

I am a Republican that supports Obama.....

Mc Cain Dem   June 12th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Yea, and your guy is gonna save us, get real, he makes me sick.
His change is empty rhetoric. He uses divisive tactics, propaganda and uses disenfranchisement to get power.
He goes after the children because they believe his empty promises and lies.
Today I am scared for America.

Letha, SD   June 12th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Whine, whine, whine, I'm getting so sick of this man and his constant whining and his Me Me Me attitude.

Nom Deplume   June 12th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Bayou Joe,

Let's not forget South Korea. By Obama's logic, we should be withdrawing from there as well. Isn't 50+ years enough???

Dandelion.   June 12th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

McCain opposes equal pay bill in Senate

Politics – Republican Sen. John McCain said Wednesday he opposes a Senate bill that seeks equal pay for women because it would lead to more lawsuits. Senate Republicans killed the bill, which would make it easier for women to sue their employers for pay discrimination, with a 56-42 vote.

Ron, LV   June 12th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Before you use the word socialism, you better get a definition of what socialism really is. Don't put labels on ideas and plans. Criticize them if you don't like them, but don;t use words such as socialism to try and daemonize them.

OBAMA BACKER   June 12th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

This is another example of him losing his BEARINGS. It's not important when a 3 TERM soldier gets to come home and see his or her family? This guy can't be allowed to see the oval office much less plant himself in the head chair. He doesn't care about our troops when their in Iraq and won't support the new G.I. bill for when they come home. He cares nothing about WOMENS ISSUE and has a voting record that proves that. This is not change we can believe in its change we can't afford to let win in November.

OBAMA 08

vic nashville,Tn   June 12th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Very good politics started
Thanks for entertaining us

ANNA E.   June 12th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

OBAMA = JIMMY CARTER THE 2ND (WITHOUT THE EXPERIENCE!)

vw   June 12th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

So, he is still better than you, Obama...

PATRIOT   June 12th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

The people that are going to vote for Obama because "the economy is bad" make me so sick! I understand this is a HUGE issue, but it is not the ONLY one. You Obamabots are so ready to sell your COUNTRY for a loaf of bread! Just take a moment to think about those who have given THEIR LIVES for us.....GO AHEAD AND VOTE FOR THE MAN THAT HAS VOWED TO DISARM AMERICA AND JUST SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR BELOVED NATION!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTERS
FOR MCCAIN 08

John   June 12th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

What happens more?

Obama stuttering ....Uhhhhh....Ummmm...

or Pelosi blinking her eyes?

Gonna be a big number!

The elephant in the room   June 12th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

McCain is Bush on steroids with a Napolean complex. He is a very dangerous man.

Bella from Florida   June 12th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Obama and his supporters are just misrepresenting what McCain stated. Everyone knows what Mccain meant when he said that we would stay in Iraq in Iraq for 100 years.I am not a McCain supporter, however, I think it would be reckless for us to leave that country without having some military presence there. We are still in Japan , South Korea, Italy and Germany we have been in these countries for over 50 years. Obama is playing dirty politics like all the rest of Washington. The more time goes by the more Obama seems to be less and less electable.

Anonymous   June 12th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Withdrawing in Iraq is not a sign of Failure. It is sign that there is some progress, it is up to the Iraqis if they want the American to stay for so long.
Little by little and depends on what our brave and smart men and women in combat can make that suggestion but mostly is more humanitarian aid. We dont want to be look as colonizer but spreading liberty and peacemaker. helping those under tyranny and under slavery.
It is not wise for the 2 presidential candidate to visit Iraq at this time if the situation is still risky. An invitation of Sen. McCain to Sen.Obama is not very wise. A good American Pres. dont need to be present to know the exact situation. we have advancement of technology to do web cam to discuss with the General whats going on. we have very smart men and women as foot soldier to do and spread the goodwill of America. We have allies and interpol to help us.
A good American President to be, need to tackle the 4 E, Economy, Education, Energy and Environment plus health care, immigration and foreign policy; then we will have security. To have a good image of American change the behavior of some Hollywood people.

Norma   June 12th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Freedwoman:

Get your facts right before you comment. He is an American just like you even more so at least hes doing something for his country.
What are you doing for your country????

Kevin   June 12th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Mccan is trying to play dirty politics but it won`t work this time. Not with Obama

Nellie T in NC   June 12th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Obama keep up the good work. Dont even bother with the comments of these people who are against you. They are infinitesimal all day!!! Continue to make a difference and stay focused! Obama 08/12

Pepou   June 12th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Freedwoman : I suggest you take a geography and history course (if you can read, that is). Hawai, as far as I know is part of the United States.

Up with Obama   June 12th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

OBAMA 08
McSame is clueless

Chicagoway   June 12th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

We still have around five more months of soundbites from mccain. Wow. Mccain should just barricade himself in one of his many houses and not say a word until election day. I believe he would have a better chance of winning that way.

Down with Obama   June 12th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Rep. Travis Childers (D-MS), on left, and Rep. Heath Shuler (D-NC), on right, won't back Barack Obama.
More bad news for hope and change.
2 more Moderate Democrats bail on Obama.
The Politico reported:

OBAMA'S SHIP IS SINKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Norma   June 12th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

To McCain

As a military wife I have to tell you it does matter when my husband comes home from Iraq.

As for them coming home with honor ....you idiot! they have HONOR
already. They have done everyday they have been asked to do and more.

Can you explain to me who are we surrendering to???? We are not fighting another country to surrender. This is a civil war.

aliou FL   June 12th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Mcbush has no clue what we are going through. He is more concerned about an elusive "victory" to pump his old man's ego than to take care of the kids we are raising in America. That is why Obama always care about his children.

He is concerned about the children he is raising himself. McWar didn't care about the children he left home when he was making himself comfortable in hanoi "prison". He didn't care about them when he came back:

He dumped them for the millions of the beer princess.

What a fake.

Concerned   June 12th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

How do you figure Barack isn't an American Citizen? The last time I checked Hawaii had been a state for some time. The ignorance in these posts is incredible.

Down with Obama   June 12th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Kaisisking June 12th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

John McCain revived the Bittergate comments and Obama didn't complain. After this we're going to see McCain and his campaign complain by saying Obama is playing dirty.
============================

Obama, the DNC, and the Media have all played dirty....a movement is in the making....look out Obamabots!!!!!!!

DeNel - Dallas, TX   June 12th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Wait until HRC get a hold of McSame's other cheek. The DNC is going to rip him a new one.

Since the NRC are unable to debate the issue they result in ole' style policticing...Smear Campaign!

Not this time, not this year. Yes we can!

Darryl Miller   June 12th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Senator McCain :stated that he will not surrender in Iraq well did anyone tell him that IRAN will cause the US troops to be forced out...

McBush Policy in IRAQ is over.....

charles   June 12th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

The warmonger, McBush, will only bring our troops home in flag covered boxes. I guess it dosen't matter when or how they come home.

Sabrina   June 12th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

All you OCARTER people know he did not say we would be fighting for 100 yrs. We are still in Germany after 60 yrs. Go read a history book, most of you sound like teenagers.Why would I vote for someone who has a following of cool aid drinker like you. Hillary supporters go to Clinton4McCain.com or justsaynodeal.com. join the people that feel your pain . McClinton 08 Hillary 2012.

Wise White Guy   June 12th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

No real need to remind them becasue McSame does it himself every couple weeks. Then in between he contradicts himself. When we bring the troops home is not important right McSame. As long as they are not dying it doesnt matter. Well in order for them to not die it means that many more will have to die for oil and greed. It matters to me McSame and it makes me very very bitter.

Jerry   June 12th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

McCain is a warhead I tire of paying my middle income tax to bush and McCain war in Iraq

President Obama bring our troops home

PG   June 12th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

"Freedwoman" it sounds like you are still in captivity!

Enlightened Voter   June 12th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Stop with your lies repubs about Obama not being born on american soil. I know you guys are desperate, as it is hard to accept your party is evil and does not serve Americans but you really look even worse when you lie and that's saying alot. You guys are pathetic.

anthony   June 12th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Joe Six,

McCain said that he can envision the troops staying in Iraq for a hundred years, as long as they are not being injured or harmed or wounded or killed. Now, do you think that the Iraqis will stop attacking one another or the American troops as long as we are there? They don't like us. But we will keep our troops there anyway waiting for that day when Iraqis stop attacking us. This means that we are staying there even though our troops are being injured, harmed, wounded or killed, right?

joe   June 12th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

we sacrificed our great soldiers and we should never leave without finishing the job . obama needs to be a little more truthful.No president will quit Iraq in this condition.it will set a bad example.WAR WAS WRONG but we have to finish it now.surge is working.bush is wrong and i hate war but i support and will vote for mcain on this.we need a president who understands this.I don't want my fellow americans lives wasted in vain.

Enlightened Voter   June 12th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I have absolutely no respect for john mcwar. He doesn't care about average Americans, only the super rich. Besides he's nuts, literally insane.

TIAJA22   June 12th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Why I wont vote for McCain...

1st. McCain has a reputation as a politician who has difficulty keeping his pants zipped, according to Republican sources. He acknowledges that his adultery broke up his first marriage.

2nd. McCain's second wife Cindy, the daughter of a wealthy Budweiser beer distributor, was addicted to prescription narcotics and even stole hard drugs from a medical charity that she ran.

3rd. In 1995, McCain sent birthday regards, and regrets for not attending, to Joseph "Joe Bananas" Bonano, the head of the New York Bonano crime family, who had retired to Arizona. Another politician to send regrets was Governor Fife Symington, who has since been kicked out of office and convicted of 7 felonies relating to fraud and extortion.

Also he was a founding member of the Keating Five. If you dont know you better do some research on who you are voting for.

OBAMA 08

Smarter   June 12th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Obama is just doing what Replublicans do every election year. Your opponent says an unpopular thing, and you ride on it. Replublicans are just getting mad that Obama knows how to campaign really well. Obama wil make McOld look so bad in the coming months, that the media will ask Obama to take it easy on him. I remember one of those debates with Gore vs. Bush, when Bush asked the moderator for help because Gore was going on and on and making him look bad. Guys like Obama, Clinton and Gore are just smarter than guys like Bush and McOld.

Venus   June 12th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Bam....

Good way to keep McWar on the issues!

We are not statying in Iraq for 100 years! We had no business going there in the first place!

Americans needs money, homes, healthcare, and jobs!

This summer... we are starting large anti-war protests!

Go get em' Bam!

Kenneth M.   June 12th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

We as a society have too much experience to vote for McCain. We have seen what experience has done for this country and it aint nice

Pete   June 12th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND=
MCCLOWN AND THOSE WHO WILL VOTE FOR HIM.

You see how ignorant McCain is? So goes his followers. You see how McCain has no clue? So goes his followers.

You see how McCain has his head up his.....? So goes his followers!

Caryn, WDC   June 12th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

McCain LOVES war. He talks about war in his new TV ads. His grandfather went to war, his father went to war, he went to war, he sent his sons to war. That doesn't sound like someone who hates war, it sounds like someone who only know war.

4 more years!   June 12th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

SEN. McCAIN: No. No. I-the fact is that I'm different but the fact is that I have agreed with President Bush far more than I have disagreed. And on the transcendent issues, the most important issues of our day, I've been totally in agreement and support of President Bush.

Billy from Fl   June 12th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

What about the 20 years Obama spent with Rev. Wright?????

Obama is making a play on McCains words.
He's got to do something to cover his inexperience

aaron from minneapolis   June 12th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Leader board:

#1 concern: The economy. Who do most americans think can better handle the economy? OBAMA.

#2 concern: The war. Who do most americans think will do a better job of ending the war and bringing our troops home? OBAMA.

Who's going to win the Presidency? OBAMA.

Peter   June 12th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

If the old man said so then so it stands. You can't change that and so as long us McCain supports the war then there is no way he will escape being scrutinized for every word he says about the war. He can't defend the war without getting muddy because every American knows it was never a just war. The rest of the world told Bush but he wouldn't listen. Virtually everyone is trying to let McCain know that the time for war in Iraq is up but he insists on some victory which in my opinion is only achievable in a conventional war and not a war where a half the people you are fighting for are saying leave.

Richard   June 12th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Mccain is a crazy old man! He will no doubt start war with iran and probably want to go back to vietnam to finish unfinished buisness if given the chance!

You Know Who   June 12th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

As I see it McCain has several handicaps:

1) He does not represent change when the country is in the mood for change. Just look at his poliicies.

2) He is not inspiring. Honestly, his speeches put me to sleep. How is he going to motivate the country?

3) Age is not on his side. Presidency is a gruelling schdule, on the mind and body! Can he handle it?

4) Economy, he admits is not his strong suit. Currently, it's the economy stupid!

5) He is on the wrong side of the argument for Iraq war. People want to cut the losses and bring troops home.

Maybe, you folks can think up a few more issues.

So, get ready nation, for President Barack Obama. Obama08

Alanna   June 12th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Freedwoman June 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Why is anyone listening to this guy Obama? He can not be President because he is not a natural born American. This explains so much…why he seems so fake and fraudulent.

--
McCain wasn't born here either. So what do you suggest we do?

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 12th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

MCMOULD COULD NOT CARE LESS ABOUT OUR CHILDREN

AND GRAND CHILDREN IN IRAQ OR THE THE ONES THAT

ARE BACK FROM SERVING. FOR THOSE THAT TRUST THEIR

EARS & THEIR OWN MIND, MCSHAME HAS SAID IT WITH HIS

OWN MOUTH.HE SAYS WHAT HE TRULY BELIEVES AS SOON

AS HE GETS OFF THE SCRIPT. THEN HIS HANDLERS HAVE A

FIT. THEN THE SPIN & DENIAL STARTS.

martin   June 12th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

keep hammering away,president obama,mcsame is getting defensive and careless,with his obvious frustration at his dwindling support.everytime he speaks ,he loses more support.republicans should vote for ron paul or bob barr.better yet,barack obama.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 12th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Barry really does think he can win with the empty "McSame" slogan, doesn't he?

Wow, are so many Democrats who are loyal to the principles of our party and who want effective and responsible leadership going to be thrilled to have our party back again when this loser does as losers do…

blog.pumapac.org

Olivia   June 12th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Obama is always spinning, always taking remarks out of context. He did it with Hillary, now he's doing it with McCain.

He is sounding like just another politician, contrary to his claim that he is different and signify change. Don't be fooled. He's worse because he says he's above the usual politics while doing the same old same old.

Felly   June 12th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Mcbush is too old to remember anything he said lately.

Boy wonder, go back to Chi-town   June 12th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

oh please.....ploys, plots, BOLOGNA!!!!

RE: Freedwoman u r a joke!   June 12th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Freedwoman what a stupid comment to make. u are one of those "underinformed" or "uninformed" or "misinformed" idiots that should not even be allowed to vote.

GO get em Obama! True BLUE AMERICANS FOR OBAMA 08!

R.I.F.   June 12th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

To: Freedwoman June 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Check out Obama's new anti-smear website. Maybe you can get some real facts and stop getting lies from Sean Hannity and Rush. BTW, Fix News has a website if you want to blog over there. I think they'd love you.

rs   June 12th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

i still wanna know what EXACTLY needs to take place for our troops to come home. that "we'll know when it's time" argument is complete and utter BS!

Mikey   June 12th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Do me a favor wrote:
June 12th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

"I'm sick of hearing of it, and your idea of change is socialism, which cannot work in our democracy…"
________________________________________________

Please do ALL OF US a favor and forget your empty charges of socialism. What, do you think your version of McCarthyism will sway voters with such an unsupported (and unsupportable) charge?

Try a real criticism, cuz that dog won't hunt. Obama is not socialist – but perhaps you are so far to the right, most Americans look like socialists to you.

FEDUP   June 12th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

If we bring our troops home from every country where we have bases, what would happen to this economy? You think unemployment is high now, wait until that happens. There aren't enough jobs to go around as it is. A lot of the people in the military are unable to find work when they come home. People never think past today. This is especially true with young people. That is one of the reasons for high suicide rate among the returning military. Nowhere to work, nowhere to go, no money to go anywhere. Think about it for just one second.

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 12th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

MCNAPOLEON HAS EVERY INTENSION OF FINISHING

THE ECONOMIC DISASTERS OF THE BUSH POLICIES.

WE ARE BETTER OFF WITH ANOTHER BUSH TERM.

IF WE ARE SICK ENOUGH TO ELECT MCWORTHLESS.

WE WILL PAYING FOR THE NEXT HUNDRED YEARS.

WE NEED TO VOTE TO SPEND OUR HARD EARNED

TAXES ON OUR NEEDS. GOD KNOWS WE HAVE A FEW.

WE HAVE TO LEGISLATE THAT OUR TAXES GO WHERE

WE WANT THEM TO GO. IT'S OUR MONEY.

M.S. Indiana   June 12th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

So when Bush said the mission was accomplished, why did they send more troops over and not a police force ??

moreinfo   June 12th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

McCain admitted he is computer illiterate and depends on wife in virtual getting about. He was asked whether he is a pc or mac person.

Freedwoman   June 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Why is anyone listening to this guy Obama? He can not be President because he is not a natural born American. This explains so much...why he seems so fake and fraudulent.

jay   June 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

My son School cant afford to fund it's summer school program and you people are still talking about Rev. Wright?

Republicans will rather spend billions of dollars in Iraq than in the U.S, and they claim Dems don't love their contry. That seems a little backwards to me.

Proud American   June 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

BTW if you Republicans have a hard time with what you're own candiate is saying... do us all a favor put duct tape over his mouth.

MurphyMorseJohnson   June 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

To Obama,

Send that rival hay seed of yours back to Arizona–and the rest of the Republicans too.

Kaisisking   June 12th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

John McCain revived the Bittergate comments and Obama didn't complain. After this we're going to see McCain and his campaign complain by saying Obama is playing dirty.

M.E.M Kansas city   June 12th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Republicans You're Reign is over. A New Day is on the way. HaHa

Kevin in Maryland for Obama   June 12th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

McCain has no clue, he talks about the economy but offers no solution to fixing the economy. The way you fix this economy is too end this war...end this war....end this war. Come on, John McCain stated that he is not concerned with bringing our troops home...............what the hell is he talking about, we need to get those kids out of there, right now, right now.

America, if you put McCain in office then we will feel the "McPains" of his wrath. He is a man that has no clue about the economy, he only knows war....war....war....war. America, it is time to end this war that is a lie, and was a lie from the start. This is not a race about some one's race, but think, if your child was in Iraq, wouldn't you want them to come home.

McCain, just hurry up and go to the nursing home and retire and get those old war memories out of your head.

Here is how the economy works for you blue collar people.

War Spending = High Oil Prices = Inflation of goods and services = Job Loss = Weak Dollar = Economic Depression.

Now, the only way to fix this is to end this war and this spending and pump this money back into our own economy.

Obama 09-2016

Angela Frazier, Memphis TN   June 12th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Maverick my foot! More like and old mare!!!

Fred Atlanta, GA   June 12th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

WHAT ABOUT IT BILLY FROM FL?? I believe the topic of discussion is "Obama reminds voters of McCain's '100 years' comment" Not Rev WRIGHT!! once again you have nothing concrete on OBAMA and all you come up with is REV WRIGHT been there done that no one is talking about rev wright anymore. SO GET OVER IT!!!

OBAMA 08/12

Down with Obama   June 12th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Uncle Sam, quit listening to Obama...all he does is lie!!!

That isn't what McCain said that we would be fighting over there for 100 years, but we will have troops there, just like we do in Japan, Germany, Korea.....etc.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 12th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Barry really does think he can win with the empty "McSame" slogan, doesn't he?

Wow, are so many Democrats who are loyal to the principles of our party and who want effective and responsible leadership going to be thrilled to have our party back again...

Change is on the way... several years of Bush and the failed leadership of the undemocratic Democratic Party, then several months of Obama and the the failed leadership of the undemocratic Democratic Party, and THE PARTY IS OURS AGAIN AND WE CAN REALLY GET TO WORK.

PUMA DEMOCRAT

November can't come soon enough   June 12th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Hey Billy, you sound like Hannity, don't let him brainwash you, Rev. Wright has nothing to do with anything, he's some preacher, big deal, history is gonna look down and laugh when they read that the republicans actually tried to make a big deal out of someone's preacher instead of focusing on the issues. You can keep it up though saying "what about rev. wright, waaaa," and watch a sea of blue in november, I can't wait!

Still for Hill   June 12th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I wish you Obama supporters were truthful about where Obama's money came from...

We all know that John Kerry and MoveOn.Org supplied Obama with Kerry's email list from 2004. I got an email from them asking if I would support Obama...

The media can act like Obama raised all this money all on his lonesome, but the truth is that Obama got a leg up from the ultra liberals...

At least Hillary tried to raise her money from the rich instead of pandering to trust fund babies. Hillary only asked for money from us (you know, the working people of this country) when she HAD to.

BTW, let's talk about pander... College kids, I'm going to pay for your college education. Oh, and don't forget, college kids never get sick, so they don't need insurance.

This whole election was a scam and I feel sorry for Hillary that the people in her party pulled a fast one on her. She owes them no loyalty... I wish she would leave the Dems and run independent... The Dems don't deserve her.

jane in CA   June 12th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Bush declared Mission Acommplished. McCain will holler Victory Accomplished in 100 years.

ED FL   June 12th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I see Mccain is back again trying to convince the public about his heroics [JOHN you got shot down and spent 5 yrs in prison] not quite the end of your history. You returned. 55,000 others came back in body bags or did not come back yet . You returned and your life has not been as stella as you would like us to believe .booze , babes, crooked deals with bankers and one of foremost lobbyists users and abusers has given you quite a history, now wanting to continue Bushes war and giving more money to the wealthy while denying earned benefits to veterans is not something to be proud of. You and LIE berman as the republican puppet show won't do it. go home and play bingo you only need to remember 5 letters.

Proud American   June 12th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

McCains 100 year War ends in 2009. No McCain, No War!!!

Down with Obama   June 12th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Ralph, don't bet your house on it, you will be living in the streets.

There is a movement out there and it is just getting started!!!!!!!!

Down with the current DNC, ,Howard Dean, Donna Brazle they are not true democrats.

FactCheck   June 12th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

I guess you Repubnicans are right about Obama having no experience.. it's not like he's Ronald Reagan or anything. Heck, at least Reagan had THREE FEWER YEARS in politics than Obama... oh, wait a minute.

Bayou Joe   June 12th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

The "100" year comment is getting old. We know what McCain said and we agree with him. Until we bring home the troops from Germany, England, Spain, Japan, Korea, then I will believe that the Democrats have a different agenda. Obama has no plan and no experience in the area of Defense of our Nation and protecting our allies.

By the way I don't approve of keeping our troops based in Germany, England, Spain, or Japan. These industriazed countries are using my tax dollars to protect their countries. When these four countries start paying their debt to us and start spending their own money to defend their country, we the American Taxpayer will not have to pay so many taxes.

Bring all our troops home and put them at the border. (both) of them.
Why allow Canadians to come here too. Or is this just an Hispano phobia thing.

Kristen- Philadelphia, PA   June 12th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Obama keep feeding McCain back his own words. Force him to talk about real issues in this campaign. His mind tends to wonder on other less important things. Just keep giving him back his own senseless words.

OBAMA 08!!!

Becky, KS   June 12th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Obama knows very well that McCain did not say there would be a 100 year war in Iraq.

McCain was referencing to a potential presence in Iraq. Not unlike the military bases and personnel we have stationed all over the world.

You, Mr. Obama are a liar, saying whatever you think it takes to get you elected. This is one Hillary supporter that won't be supporting you and your lies.

Matt in Cleveland   June 12th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Gary you want that great tax holiday wow it will save you $30 thats why every single economist says it is a sham

oh they all say that because they didnt think of it 1st...what are you in 5th grade?

ENOUGH   June 12th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

The chickens are coming home to roost...all in the form of the weakest GOP candidate – you know him, you used to love him – now you'd barely recognize him – John "The Gelding" McCain.

Are you better off today than you were 8 years ago?

Jim from PA   June 12th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

As McCain says, let's go ahead and spread our troops all over the world for 100 years. What's wrong with this guy? Is he confused or what?

Kenneth M.   June 12th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

It seems to me that McCain is saying that there is no rush to end this war in Iraq. That is odd considering that we now know we should have never started it in the first place. He said 100 years, he said it is not important. I dont see how Obama is twisting his words.

To the warmonger puppet   June 12th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

McWarmonger said Americans are in South Korea. Americans are in Japan. American troops are in Germany. That's all fine. Come on people, think about this, we are not at war in South Korea, nor in Japan, nor in Germany, so where is the relevance here? Are we spending as much to maintain our troops there? Are we having the same degree of casualties there? Are our troops facing the same degree of danger? What is the relevance? I will tell you. This is what is called, the only 2 things that have gone up is the Halliburton Stock and the price of oil, which is affecting everthing else.

ANGIE   June 12th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

go get em obama show them what mccain is really about remember mcain said he will never surrender in iraq my friends says there is nothing wrong with the economy admits to knowing little about it i dont know people sounds to me this man is all wrong not what we need right now dont you agree mccain is not in touch with our problems and the issuses that are going on all he does know and cares about is war and helping the rich get richer by continuing the bush policies think about it do we want to live another four years like the present ask your self that question!!

John Smith   June 12th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Is this not exactly the type of Change that Obama is talking about– attack, attack and attack. Well, Hillary was a fighter too; she started focusing on the issues too late and she lost. Now, let those "bitter" Hillary supporters wait and see what they are in for- fight, and fight nasty– that is Washington EXPERIENCE!

Is the goal not for a President to bring "people" (the best) together who can carry out real solutions for this nation? Only one candidate has the dignity to do so- Obama. Given the "opportunity" this nation can count on his judgment!

Connie   June 12th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

To BR, I want McBush to pick Mitt Romney also. Mitt looks like a used car salesman to me. Also what about the fact that Mitt and his five sons have never served ? Of course to the various misstatements that McBush has made we all know they were taken out of context, right, does old age come to mind. Connie from Indiana

Xavier, Saint Louis, MO   June 12th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

When are our troops coming home, "That's not too important?" What planet is McCain from? He has to be the most out of touch candidate ever. This old cat doesn’t care about anything but winning a pointless war that never should have been started. He doesn’t have a clue about our economy or the struggling needs of the American people. How can you possibly vote for him?

mdg   June 12th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

If the surge is working, we stay.

If we're winning, we stay.

If the Iraqi's are making progress, we stay.

If 70% of the country wants out, we stay.

McBush wants us to stay.
Period.

poetry   June 12th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

i dont understand it when people post political poems on the internet

Peter   June 12th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

It is about time that we set all feelings or politics aside and be real. Are we better now than we were 4 or 8 years ago? The republicans are the party in charge and should be held accountable for everything that happens in the last eight years. McCain is a republicain therefore he is responsible for in fact he has supported the president 95% of the time. Most of us agree that we need to take a different direction otherwise: 1,2,3 or 4 years from now: DONT F..CRY GAS PRICES ARE TOO HIGH, NO JOBS, CANT FEED MY FAMILY, WAR WITH IRAN, MORE PEOPLE ARE GOING TO DIE FOLKS. DONT YOU GET IT? IF MCCAIN GETS ELECTED, IT IS OVER FOLKS, IT'S OVER. Whether you like OBAMA or not, He is offering us something different.
dont you agree? please Use your brain and think, think..think..

Matt in Cleveland   June 12th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Billy from Florida who cares about wright and obama??? how on earth does it affect you??

think about the issues

100yrs in iraq matters to you
billions a month matter to you
country not being able to fix roads, schools, infrastructure because of the
money pit called iraq MATTER TO YOU

THINK ABOUT WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT

proud army and navy mom   June 12th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

thank you sen obama, hit him every day on the issues.
Remind Mccain of what he says, because he tends to forget.
how anyone with any common sense could vote for this person is beyond me.

Tony C.   June 12th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

TO KIM in CHARLOTTE:

Like Obama would admit it if she did. Wake up "Sweetie" . This is politics!

Tony C.   June 12th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

To KIM in CHARLOTTE!

I don't pay any attetnion to Fox News. I got this from three other sites.

I don't believe it, but time will tell. You sound like you take everything at face value and question nothing. Sure you're not a REPUBLICAN???

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 12th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

ASK YOURSELF WHY BUSH OVERLOOKED MCCAIN NOT ONCE BUT TWO TIMES FOR HIS V.P. SPOT INSTEAD PICKED CHENEY. MCCAIN RUNS ON HIS POW EXPERIENCE AND THAT HE HAS THE MOST SECURITY EXPERIENCE WHICH WAS THE SAME WHEN BUSH PICKED CHENEY. WHY WHY WHY, ASK YOURSELF WHY BEFORE YOU JUMP ON THE MCCAIN BAND WAGON.

AntiMcCain   June 12th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

FINALLY! Senator Obama HAS to keep linking the expenses of the Iraq War (blood and treasure) to the economy! If he does that effectively, he wins the Presidency.

Hillary 08!   June 12th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

I worked so hard to get Hillary to the White House, and I'm furious at all of Obama's arrogant supporters who think they are so smart.

But if McCain doesn't prove that he's not as reckless as Bush is on waging war, I'm going to have to hold my nose and vote for Obama. Obama better give Hillary a major role in his administration if he wins.

CB   June 12th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

McCain supports the proposal for 58 permanent US bases in Iraq. Question: Do YOU?

Uncle Sam   June 12th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Who does John McCain think he is talking about using our troops to defend America for 100 or 1000 years?

What president would ever do such a thing?

President McCain '08

The T   June 12th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Billy From FL....As a black man in this country I can come up with lots of hatful thing you guys have done and said over 250 yrs to my people...lets get it right or white. Keep your hate sit back and for the frist time I'm REALLY (THATS REALLY) PROVE OF THIS COUNTRY.

Allen Friedman--- Henderson, Nevada   June 12th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

John McCain has said nothing about how long we are going to stay in Iraq, what is victory, how do we pay long term and at what cost to the homeland,is it o.k. for the Iraq government to just sit back and do nothing. Why are questions not being asked by the press and public about answers. How long can his deception with no answers go on? This is the same way that Bush won twice and it seems that McCain learned from that and is doing just that. Next we will ask if we can have a beer on his wife with him. This man is good at non sence.

Glenn   June 12th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

McCain is a warmonger! He is the "poster boy" supporter for Bush's war that was waged on the basis of lies and decption to the American people. McCain knowing all this still advoctes war. He was supposed to have all this foreign policy and Commander-in-chief edhge over Obam. However, I believe the American public will recognize that this 71 year old man lacks the abilty to lead. He may have had that twenty years ago, but he has lost it! I am not sure that just because he was a hero, a naval officer and pilot that those accomplishments truly equates with the abilty to be President. McCain would be like a President Grant but a lot older and with less abilty. Maybe his age is causing him to become senile.

McBush   June 12th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Mccain is fool, lets continue to waste our resources in Iraq and spend our money in another country. We have better things to worry about like catching Osama Bin Laden and boosting our economy. I will never vote for that dude

Ro   June 12th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I wonder what the familes of the National Guard and Reserves think when they hear McCain say it's not important when the troops come home.
Signing up for the regular Army or Marines is one thing.......you know you may get shipped out somewhere...you almost expect it....but the Guard and Reserves expect to be gone for a weekend or two here and there.....Bet it's important for them to come home.

Does he really think staying in Iraq is the same as staying in Germany???

This man is just plain scary.

Down with Obama   June 12th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I hate to break this to the Obamabots, but we WILL be in Iraq for 100 years I don't care who the President is.

We are still in Japan, Germany, Korea.....etc!!!!

Obama-Junkie, IL   June 12th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

That's right Obama...nail McCain on his comments on the war! I know Obama is saving the best ammunition against McCain till September and October, but the fundamental question McCain has not answered about Iraq is how many Americans must die or be injured in Iraq in order for McCain to say "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!" If we go from 50 Americans per month to 15 Americans per month dying in Iraq is that success?!?!

Jamaall Kansas   June 12th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Mcsame only talks about war we want the troops out of Iraq Now Obama keep hitting this old War monger with everything you have we can't affford another term of Bush

Ken in NM   June 12th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Joe Six,

How is Obama twisting his words? Doesn't he want permanent bases in Iraq?

marie   June 12th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Joe Six – Obama was telling the truth. Maybe you may learn something from telling the truth.

McSame said that bringing the troops home is not important.

My husband is currently on active duty in the military. This just shows you how out of touch this man is. He opposes the bill that would give active duty personnel extra benefits. There is a large number of military families who live on food stamps. I don't hear him talk about that. McSame is living in the past. Kudos and repects for his military record, but he returned home. Over 4,000 soldiers died in Iraq and million more died in previous wars. These soldiers never came home to thier loved ones.

I am also concerned about a lot women issues that McSame does not support especially Roe vs. Wade. I refused to have the government tell me what and what I cannot do with my body. That is what McSame will give women if he wins the election.

I would encourage all military wives and women out there to not vote for this man. Bring the troops home so they can enjoy their families just like McSame is doing with his.

Lisa   June 12th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Joe Six, Billy from Fl, and BR... You all are insane. What about Rev. Wright? So what, who cares what he said. I want to hear talk about the issues and from the candidates. One of which doesn't know what he says from on day to the next. I know what I heard and its rather puzzling of those who are on the ssame playing firled with him. Have your say though, but he won't win in Nov with this nonsense he has going on.

Shawna   June 12th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Lie:
On May 30th, Rush Limbaugh said he had heard a rumor that a tape exists of Michelle Obama using the word “Whitey” from the pulpit of Trinity United Church of Christ.

Truth:
No such tape exists. Michelle Obama has not spoken from the pulpit at Trinity and has not used that word

insanity   June 12th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

To : "Mr/Ms Do me a favor"

you're a stupid moron who knows nothing about socialism / capitalism. There are far more progressive policies in europe. They live longer and happier. Most people there don't suffer as Americans do for health care. They don't have a housing crisis. They don't pay nearly as much for their drugs as we do.

Why is it that most republicans who decides to post are morons?

Election Watcher   June 12th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

The irony here is that the same CNN poll which gave Obama an edge on the economy today, gave MCCAIN A MORE THAN 10% LEAD WITH REGARDS TO FOREIGN POLICY!! It also showed that McCain is perceived as a leader by a greater majority of americans. In fact more americans believe McCain when he says we are comitted to remain in Iraq than believe that Obama understands the economy.
The sad fact is that we are stuck in Iraq for a while regardless of who's elected.

charles   June 12th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

mcbush doesnt care about anything except war. he doesnt care how much it wl cost or how long it wl last. all he cares about is pleasing his master bush. he admitted in 2005 that he agrees with his master bush more than he disagrees.but now he wants to accuse obama that he is linking him to his master. there are a lot of people who are 71 or over who are far more intelligent than granpa. he is a joke.

Shelly in IL   June 12th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

See how Senator O is always playing fair and going after the real issues? Why? Senator O needs to come out with it and come strong. McCain ,on the other hand, is hitting Senator O with: Bitter gate, Water gate, who's picking your Vp gate, Kitchensink gate, Michell's "unamerican" comments gate...lol

Anything he can come up with and it's not fair, but I love your integraty Senator O.

Jo Ann   June 12th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

McCain does not care how long our troops stay in this war. He is still
back in the 60's living his time as being a capative for 5 years. This is
a new day and new time wake up John McCain.

Andy   June 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Obama needs to lie about McCain to hide the fact that Obama will not get the troops out of Iraq for more than 4 years.

Thomas   June 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

"McSame will go down in history as losing a presidential campaign by the widest margin in modern history. This will be entertaining to say the least. Go Barack – kick his unelectable behind all the way to Nov."

I take that bet! Trust me Obama is going to have a real fight on his hands...

Nader the ONLY real CHANGE left!!

The Bush Twins : George and John   June 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

It won't be long before we hear McCain saying he didn't say any of these things.
And let's not forget: bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran !

I almost feel sorry for the repubs :-)

leon   June 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Obama is the most accurate representation of the corrupted school of politics from Chicago. As Bill Cosby said on his article on the Wall Street Journal the links between Obama and his Church do matter as they allow us to indentify and understand the ideology of Barack Obama and better define him as a politician.

The DNC and the leadership of the Democratic Party will look back at the mistake made by them whey they selected (as he was not elected) Barack to be his nominee. Barack lack of good judgement will drive USA from the extreme right to the extreme left and beginning a very tough period for the country.

As many HIllary supporters I will stay home or write in Hillary's name on the ballot but I can not be part of a movement (with not political or social platform) that is supporting a candidate that pretends to be a different kind of politician that he clearly is not.

Kim, Charlotte, NC   June 12th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Tony C.....Please read Barack Obamas web page on rumors...and leave Fox News alone.

jm skeen   June 12th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Your poll results showing preference by a majority for Obama on economic matters doesn't show what percentage of us feel that our continued presence in Iraq is having a significant negative impact on the economy now but will be a continuing drain on our economy in coming years. A vote for Obama in that poll was a vote against our continuing occupation of Iraq. This country and my grandchildren cannot afford another 8 years of Republican management.

Alexander   June 12th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Billy from FL: What does McSame's plan to keep troops in Iraq for 100 years have to do with Jeremiah Wright? Is Wright responsible for your high gas prices? Is he responsible for your lack of insurance, clean air, clean water, high credit card interest rates, or illegal immigration? Did Wright have a "Mission Accomplished" banner hung from an aircraft carrier after he took a million dollar ride in a fighter plane just for pomp?

fraulein   June 12th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

This statement from McCain is troubling because it represents a huge flip flop. In an interview in January 2007, McCain said that it was impossible to envision an Iraq where our soldiers were free from attack – that in fact this was not like the situation in Korea and Germany because this was the Middle East, where anti-american sentiment is different because of islamic fundamentalism. It's not an apples to apples strategy. McCain has completely changed his mind with no explaination as to how he came to these new conslusions. Where is my straight talk? At least tell me why instead of focusing on vetting VP vetters to excuse your own lobbyist ties.

Wayne   June 12th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

BAM, BOOM. McCain is on the ropes. Obama flurries!!!

A permenent presence in Iraq is extremely costly. US Troops in the middle east will ALWAYS be a target. Iraq is nothing like North Korea, Japan or Germany in that regard.

It's becoming clear the McCain doesnt understand national security and I dont understand the urgent need to give multi millionares tax cuts while the government is running huge deficits. Im pretty sure that multi millionares will be just fine.

Obama is going to win in a landslide of McCain doesnt change his horrible stances on major issues.

Thomas   June 12th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

CHANGE is not always good god, socialism is not better..

And where is Obama's CHANGE??? Someone anyone tell me what he has changed while in power?

Joe   June 12th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Talk about fear mongering. Barack has taken McCain's comment out of context and is using it to scare Americans. Change indeed...

insanity   June 12th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

It's funny how the McSame campaign responds. When asked "Why does the new WSJ/MSNB polls says American people feel Obama is the best change candidate", the McSame campaign responds by saying "after the American people finds out Obama supports tax increases for ALL Americans, they will switch..." lol.. they can't deal the the facts so MsSame makes up facts. Obama's tax policies give a tax cut to 95% of Americans.

McSame is not a mavrick, he uses the same old republican smear tactics and lies.

let's kick these republican liars and morons out of the office.
Change is in the air !!
Obama 08

S. Wright   June 12th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Hey, Obama, how much did we spend after 9/11?

You're and idiot; thanks for playing.

By the way, how's Tony Rezko?

Shawna   June 12th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Thank you for getting back to the issues CNN...2.7 Trillion dollars in Iraq...Recession...The Stock Market down 400 pt....The dollar continues to lose value...Highest forclosure rates in decades...Two wars...Iranian threat...Chinese treat...and McCain says it's not that important and the economy is strong. That is not leadership you can believe in my friends.

gary   June 12th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

OBAMA THATS ALL YOU CAN BRING UP AGAINST MCCAIN. HE IS MORE QUALIFIED THAN YOU FOR OUR LEADER. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A SAFE NATIONAL SECURITY BEFORE YOU CAN WORK ON ECONOMY AND OTHER ISSUES. THATS WHAT KIND OF JUDGEMENT O.B. HAS. HE HAS NONE. HE RATHER HAVE THE TERROIST IN OUR BACKYARD LIKE WITH 911. HE TALKS SUCH A GOOD GAME ,BUT CANT PRODUCE ANY SOLUTIONS ETC. HE CALLS A TAX HOLIDAY A GIMMIC ,JUST BECAUSE HE DIDN'T BRING IT UP FIRST. AMERICA NEEDS ANY KIND OF HELP WITH A FUEL COST EVEN IF ITS A SHORT TERM ,UNTIL A LONG TERM CAN BE. O.B. IS ONLY THINKING ABOUT HIMSELF. EVEN HRC BROUGHT UP A TAX HOLIDAY FOR A LITTLE RELIEVE. AMERICA IS GOING TO BE VERY SORRY IF O.B EVER GOT ELECTED. HE WILL LOOSE IN NOV. WITHOUT HRC ON THIE TICKET OR ANYTHING ELSE BIG. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.

slash   June 12th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Wouldn't it be great if either one of the 2 candidates would stand up and admit that all these little "blurbs" are taken out of context on both sides? I sure think it would make whoever did it first look like a statesman and a leader. But I suppose that's too much these days to ask for from an American President.

Mike   June 12th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

First, keep reflecting the analysis of the appropriate use of the $10-12 bill a month. The Spending Republicans have repeatedly put this nation in debt and the democrats have 'righted' the ship.

Secondly, being in the service and in confinement doean's gie a person the necessary skill to be the Commander in Chief. I have participated in a lot of things but I don't have the skill to be a leader.

Mike

Justme WV   June 12th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Thank God – he had a church for 20 years....how bout you billy from fl? Got God? Get a grip!

Ralph   June 12th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

McSame will go down in history as losing a presidential campaign by the widest margin in modern history. This will be entertaining to say the least. Go Barack – kick his unelectable behind all the way to Nov.

OGirl   June 12th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Why is Obama now trying to smear McCain with the same lie he's been using for months. This is the same tired misrepresentation of McCain's position that Obama used during the primaries. I thought Obama was supposed to be a different type of candidate who would speak to the issues and not play the old Washington game of smearing his opponent with lies and half-truths. I am slowly coming to the conclusion that Obama is just like the rest of the Washington establishment, a typical politician who lies when he wants to, and then tries to claim he is above it all. This is not the type of change I wanted, this isn't even change.

Do you pro-Obama supporters understand   June 12th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

that we have troops in 140 countries worldwide right now and they cost us $1 trillion bucks last year alone?

We have been in Japan since 1945... no big deal right?

JUST SHUT UP ALREADY... unless you are for the withdrawl of every troop back home...

if you are, then you should have voted Ron Paul

Paul   June 12th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Not only will we be there 100 years, but it doesn't matter when the troops come home. We gotta send McCain the Manchurian Candidate packing!

Do me a favor   June 12th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

If Obama wants the other half of the country to even consider him, please remove the word "CHANGE" from every poster and podium you are around...

I'm sick of hearing of it, and your idea of change is socialism, which cannot work in our democracy...

R.I.F.   June 12th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Obama = hiting McCain on issues like why would someone want to leave tropps over in Iraq for 100 if casualities are low, whch they propbably wouldn't be low because Iraq is not like Japan and Germany.

McCain – talking about how some vetter for Obama who once helped Bill Clinton decide to pardon someone.

Folks, that's what we call someone who knows that they have legitmante issues to fight someone on versus someone who knows that they are swimming up a river with no paddle while carrying a 200 lb weight in the boat.

Franky   June 12th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

"The Long Lasting War"

Senator McCain: I will never surrender in Iraq!

Senator Obama: Senator MCain wants to stay there for 100 years!

Senator McCain: It is the responsibility of our county to serve the will of Iraq!

Senator Obama: We could use that money for our economic woes!

Senator McCain: Is not too important to discuss about withdrawal!

Senator Obama: Senator McCain voted for the war! So he's responsible for it!

Senator McCain: We do not need a naive person to handle this war!

Senator Obama: We do not need a naive person to handle the war!

BR   June 12th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Dear John, Congratulations on being the Republican choice for 2008!!! Please, please, please choose Mitt Romney as your running mate. I believe he will round out your ticket in the economy issues with his steller record as a business man. Many thanks and you've got my vote.

Tony C.   June 12th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Obama had better fall on his knees and pray that there truly is no tape of his mouthy wife Michelle railing against "whitey" in a diatribe at Trinity United Church of Christ (the church he has recently resigned from) as the Republicans have recently been blogging about and ignorant fool Rush Limbaugh has broadcast on his pathtic radio show.

If so, why not for once do the right thing, tell the truth, and let Hillary be named the nominee now, rather than later!

Billy from Fl   June 12th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

What about Obama's 20 years with Rev. Wright?????

Damian Salter   June 12th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

McCain is toast!

Sante   June 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

IDIOT!
WORDS, WORDS, AND AGIAN JUST WORDS!! / meny times stolen/

Dan, TX   June 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

McCain really annoyed me today and the last few days with his BS.

Texas ain't in the bag McCain, you're going to have to fight me for it.

ALLBAMALLTHETIME   June 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Get 'em Bam!

donna   June 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

I'm sure McCain's campaign will cry foul on this one..you know how they like to whine!!!!

Joe Six   June 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Does this go onto Obama's new truth website as an example of Obama misrepresenting what McCain said. It really is getting nasty, with Obama hurling the same lie and misrepresentation he has been using for months now, even after the media has pointed out that Obama was misrepresenting what McCain said. Obama is proving that he is no different than any other sleazy politician. This is change or is this just more of the same?

Alanna   June 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Go get him Barack!!!

YES WE CAN

Obama 08 12

Darth Vadik, CA   June 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

100 years....

Not important that the troops come home....

McCain is nuts.

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