Don't worry Barack, the American people are not fooled!

Not this time!

So let them BRING IT!

Obama '08

They are scary.

My hope is that America is smarter than the Republicans deem us to be. We are not buying the GOP's BS. McCain=Bush!!

There Obama goes again. Bringing up race when no one in McCain's campaign has even mentioned it. He loves to play that card. Why not, though, it did get him the nomination.

By the way, don't feel like you have to post this CNN. I have zero expectations of you at this point.

I refuse to be afraid of Michelle Obama. She seems sweet. I will not be manipulated by the right wing authoritarian smear machine. Obama will make a fine president, and anyway, Cindy McCain is far scarier.

It's no secret the Repukes will use every dirty trick in their bag to smear Obama and wife. It's the tactic they've always used since the days when Nixon and Cohn were part of the House Unamerican Activities witch hunt. Bush and his henchmen have consistently used the same smarmy tactics based on insinuation, fear mongering, and outright lies. McCain will likely be a "worthy" successor.

Obama - McCaskill will make two of them. I mean, two naives together.

Oh, boo, hoo, Obama.

No one is trying to MAKE you anything.

And again, you weakly play the race card:
'Now he might be too black…"

No–you might be too green (inexperienced) and too untrustworthy.

And anything your wife says while campaigning is fair game.

It appears that the GOP is again playing on fears since they have no good policies to stand on. The fear of the other has been used consistantly for 6 years now and the GOP sees no reason to go away from what worked in the past. They have used fears of different faiths, fears of different cultures, fear of invasion, fear of job loss, fear of those who speak a differnt language, fear of those who have a different lifestyle, and now they are playing to fear of different races. I cannot count howmany times I have heard the phrase "Obama will support the black agenda" here I thought we only had an American agenda designed to bring dignity and equality to everyone biut I guess that most of the GOP that means only equality to the WASPs (male at that or so Ms. Clinton supporters claim). I sometimes wonder while I spent 21 years in the military defending this Republic and doing my best to keep it safe from Democracy (or to use the words of Jefferson the Tyranny of the Mob).

The thought of Grumpy McSame's finger on the nuke button…now THAT's scary!

I have seen it already. On message boards all over. The false rumors the wife bashing, the lies. Its going to be scare tactics for sure. I think America is more ready for the change Obama will bring then the GOP expects. It will backfire.

Obama don't fret about what those dirty Rebubes are doing. Just stay the course and fight the good fight. You will be our next President. McCrypt and his Bush whacked cronies will try anything to disparage your reputation, but your true supporters won't fall for the trickory.

Your true supporters will do our best to bring the Hillary supporters to the right side as well.

-A Proud OBAMABOT!

GO OBAMA

Ok, Obama is not scary, although Michelle has that death stare that IS scary.

But what I would really like to respond to is the Claire McCaskill for VP article, since the comments closed…

This has to be the worst vp candidate for Obama!!! Is she going to ask her daughter for advice on the economy. The talent pool is shallow if she is on the short list.

America we love all love Black Americans in Sports, Music and other forms of entertainment! We all love them and have brought us great joy, now it s time to take it to another level!

Give Obama a chance to lead. Let him show all of us when we do it together we can do anything!

Obama 08/12

I don't want to seem like the bearer of bad news, but guess what ?

Michelle Obama is SCARRY. I cannot imagine her as our First Lady.

MR AND MRS OBAMA

I LIVE IN ARKANSAS, an area with very few blacks.i am 65 year old and white woman.
SIR
i love you and micheall and your two daughters. there is not one thing in this world to be afraid of except ( the thought of you not being my president and michell being first lady.
we in arkansas want you guys very badly.
we love every thing you stand for. be afraid of you, no way in h—. we love you and all you stand for

CNN PLEASE POST THIS

BRIAN KNOXVILLE TN……………………………..

Obamanots, close your ears, or leave them open as you can't hear or understand what I'm about to say anyway.WE hear YOU….Jeffery DUMMER

"If I can't vote for Hillary then it's McCain, since he know what is best for women."

If that's isn't scary enough then I don't know what is.

By the way, was McCain around long enough to vote for women's right to vote? If so could someone look it up and see how he voted?

I thought Obama was supposed to bring us together. He has already started to play the race card, claiming that some feel he is "too black". He needs to be held accountable for what he says and not allowed to make the excuse he was misunderstood. He will continue to play this game as long as the media allows. And since the media has already anointed him I guess it won't end.

It's over for the Republicans, Ted Stevens is even losing in Alaska, memories of the hate they will bring this election cycle will not help them get back in the game in another 4 years.

So, the Republicans will be using fear mongering, race baiting, pseudo-patriotism, and the overall spreading of lies this election season. This is news?

The Republicans only know one way to win an election. Fear mongering, or outright lying. That's how it has been for the last 8 years. The nut doesn't fall far from the tree. I think America has been lied to enough. The fear and lying tactics aren't going to win an election ever again. Maybe they should just start praying. lol

Obama said. "And so that drumbeat – 'we’re not sure if he’s patriotic or not; we’re not sure if he is too black.'

Sounds like Obama is playing the Patriotic card and the race card! I would like to hear how the O people will explain how what he said is not playing those cards. His words. Please explain how that is not what he means.

IT is true… GOP is extremely negative..and will take anyone down the dirty way.. I will never vote for any republican pres…EVER

Everyone knows what Michelle meant - even Laura Bush. Give me a break. I cannot believe people are so gullible to fall for the same PROPOGANDA that got bush elected TWICE!

Let me tell you what ISN'T patriotic, my friends…..

Continuing a war in IRAQ based on lies and letting more innocent troops die for that lie, not taking care of those troops returning. They need support for PTSD, educations and taking care of their families - they certainly earned THAT! Not helping the Hurricane Katrina victims who still struggle everyday to rebuild their lives (John McCain voted against the probe twice to see how it was handled) Supporting the welthiest 5% of this country while the other 95% struggle to make ends meet. LET'S GET REAL WITH IT PEOPLE!

We need someone for US - Obama 08′

i agree that a lot of the media and the gop want the obamas to seem very frightening….perhaps they are just that afraid of all their failures–the republicans just cant be allowed another 4 years–they done us sooo much harm in so many ways…i love the fresh breath of air that i believe Obama brings to the party—i feel that he will get this country back on track–and yes you should check snopes fo rthe truth (with all the hype to scare us about barack) that might ease the way some feel about this candidate—lots of trashing going on…..too much…makes you wonder what the republicans are so desperate about if all they can do is smear—oh thats cuz mccain cant stand on his voting record for womens rights–raising minimum wage–bush tax cuts for his rich buds–the list goes on and on—

Nobody said it would be easy…but change is never easy!

Yes. We. Can.

I really hope the republicans do not try and use the race card, you see where it got the Clintons. People are tired of race being an issue in this country.

I thought this election was just about the issues and who has the better solution. Smaring, lying, spinning, etc. will not bring about real change. People are suffering, dying daily. Come on. Let's get back to the issues.

He sounds like a baby. He sounds scared of what might be said about him. This is what some want to be our leader?????

Americans will not be fooled by the republicans this election, they have failed in trying to pull wool over our eyes!!!its time to to change our countries political diaper!!!!obama 08!

You are scary! Your politics are scary, your lack of expereince is scary, your judgment on who to choose to vet your VP is scary. It scares to to think what other person you will place in a position of authority in your cabinet.

That's so cowardly. They need to just stick to the candidates themselves, attacking their wives is just low.

Obama needs to put Clinton on his staff to beat the GOP propaganda machine. This is only a taste of what they're going to throw at the Obamas.

Maybe the Obama's , should engage brain, Think before they speak.

Alittle more 5th grade schooling would of helped. By then maybe they would of learned the Pledge, an more,

Sorry Machille, you will never be a Jackie Kenndy.

Hey, CNN got the quote correct this time. Thanks.
Unfortunately John King didn't last night.

Nothing the same old doublespeak from Obama claiming the victim is all the time. Dude is punk.

Cindy mccain is a man stealing, pill popping skank, but they have the nerve to try and talk about Michele, an honorable, christian lady who is a fine mother and excellent role model. how ridiculous!

I wouldn't put it past those Republican's try anything to win this election.

Ain't gonna happen.

Obama 08

Yo Marc, guess you haven't heard about the crap from Fox "Noise" referring to Michelle Obama as Barak's "baby Momma." If that's not the race card, then you're right.

But sadly, Obama IS absolutely correct, the idiots on the right are pathetic, race baiters and just plain creepy…like their candidate "Uncle Fester" McCain. Obama is going to beat him all the way to an old folks home, where he belongs.

This is what Bush and Rove did to Al Gore and John Kerry - attack their character and rely on the ignorance of just enough Americans to tilt the election in Bush's favor.

They can't focus on the issues, because Obama has them beat. So they play to peoples' fears and prejudices - Obama is black, wouldn't keep us "safe," or is "out of touch" because he went to Harvard and has an Ivy League education.

It won't work this time. Not enough people to sway. Obama is an agent of change and inspiration for not only Americans, but for the entire world. He can help restore America and bring us back to greatness.

That is his advantage. He played this card on Senator Clinton before, now he played it on John McCain, his another card/age card will come out soon.

Don't worry Mr. Obama most of the U.S has rised above race and gender, it's too bad there are still those trailor park trash rednecks that can't see past a persons skin color or their name, but the really sad thing is I bet their kids can, and their kids know better, but the stubborn parents who are of a different generation arn't listening to their kids and are probably trying to brainwash them back into the 60's.

Maybe there right

What about cindy's involvement in purchase of stock from world's worst nightmare countries like Sudan? Mccain is running for the most Highest office in the world and yet keep on calling for townhall Meeting. I think we are electing a president not a lecturer. Why is he afarid to debate infront of national audience?

The McSame party has always played on our fears…terrorists..the war…cut an run….and the worst part is that many Americans buy into that sky is falling crap! It got Dubya elected twice…..it's time we as a country pulled our heads out…of the dark recesses of….you know…an THINK, VOTE whats IMPORTANT to us and our children. Being afraid of the 'boogy man" should not be part of that!

If he going to bring up this issue how about the DNC treatment of McCain??? How many age comments are out there???? Is McCain crying NO b/c he is tough and a leader.

If O makes it to the top and other leaders are making the US out to be bad who will he cry to then the UN????

Get a backbone. Hillary have more of a pair than O is showing.

Too late! Michelle is scary! Obama is one thing, but Michelle running around the White House, NO WAY! I have no doubt that the lady shoots her mouth off every chance she gets and nothing that comes out of it would surprise me in the least. She may bery well be his Achille's Heel!

The more they bully Michele, the more I want to vote for Obama

good tactic get blacks stirred up again, that how you beat CLINTON she won the popular vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

remember GOP the Rethuglicans are the ones going after Mrs. Obama! You set the rules of the this election game now you can live by them.

Yawn. More of his disingenuous "don't pick on me" defense . . . while he simultaneously lays into McCain. Not a bad strategy: forbid any political attacks against you or your person while you, in turn, are afforded the opportunity to launch unimpeded political attacks against your opponent. Pure genius! No one ever had the audacity to actually announce such a strategy! He really IS about change!
The only problem is that this only works with the true-believers (and they are a vociferous, impressionable bunch). It rings pretty hollow with Independents, though. I guess we'll see how convincing the tactic is in November.

THey are only scary to those who either live under a rock or from the era of the 50's and 60's because the rest of America has a grip. They are not as scary as the brains of the HRC supporters saying that they will vote for McCain to prove a point. Now that is SCARY!

IF the Obama's can't take the heat get out now and let Hillary be the nominee.

They are living the "fish bowl" life now, so either deal with it and stop whining or get out and SHUT UP!

How is Obama playing the race card? By addressing the concerns Republicans are trying to spread about him?

If someone tells people that I'm too weak because I'm a woman, and I tell my friends, "Now they're trying too say that I'm weak because I'm a woman," am I playing the race card? No. Educate yourselves before you speak.

Has any Obama Hater ever googled Cindy McCain Affair / Cindy McCain Addiction / Cindy McCain Theft. I am not sure the republicans want to go after Michelle Obama.

CNN I know you are in the bag for McCain and will not post this.

Being black makes no one scary, least of all Sen. Obama. What makes him scary is his idealism, inexperience, lack of understanding of national security. It also frightens me that he has chaired the Afghanistan oversight committee, but has never called a meeting, nor has he met with any of the military leaders on the ground in the war zones.

I get the impression that Sen. Obama is trying to make concerns about him seem at though they relate to his being black, so that he won't have to confront the real reasons many of us are concerned.

I do believe that if he and his wife are afraid to socialize now, how much worse could that become in the future, and what effect might it have on eventually isolating him.

The vast majority of Americans have been finished a long time ago with the debate about being black. Skin color is not an issue with most of us, even though Sen. Obama appears to chose not to believe this.

We are all equal now. Qualifications are what matter. The rules of meritocracy should apply. Sen. Obama is not yet ready to be President of the country to which the entire world turns, in times of distress.

Thank you for allowing me to write this.

He is going to stand there and talk about what others might say about them. What about what you DID say about "bitter" people. That's is right you did not mean that like it was said. What about your ex pastor making the USA out to be scary???? Oh that is right you never heard any of that in 20 years. Give me a break!!!

always remember to read what the PSALMIST wrote in chapter 27.

As far as the Republicans are concerned, they already started up with injecting race and patriotism to this general election. They have nothing to pull from against Obama and so they are going to attack him personally. With all the "Babymomma jokes", "Terrorist fist jab jokes", and etc. Everybody knows Republicans toy with the race card and then blame Obama for pulling them on it.

And now all of sudden Obama is accused of playing the race card?
The Republicans are so full of themselves. They been playing this "Fear Game" long enough and it needs to stop. On this blog alone, I have seen so many racial slurs against Obama that is truly sad and frightening to say the least. Because most of these people walk around in our everyday lives pretending to be non-racial when their actions prove otherwise.

* Oops! Meant gender card, not race card.

Well we know this much, they won't talk anything about the issues that matter!

Is this man for real??? Is he a baby????

It seems to me that the really scary enemy against GOP is the power of education of America.

If the people of US could recognize the zeitgeist of our time, they would no more feel scary on that point.
But…could they…? I have no answer…

To Hoang from UCBerkley - Where are you? I thought you would be all over this post. Crying about how HRC was robbed and how you are going to vote McSame. Come on don't stop now. It's amusing to read about a grown up crying like a child.

Back to the story. The Repukes are going to throw everything, including the kitchen sink to try to smear the Obamas. It is expected and it will not work. It is call desperation! Nice try Repukes.

"not black enough" or "too black"… if that's not the Race Card and the Victim Card all rolled into one I don't know what is.

And Michelle Obama is VERY scary. She would bring more disgrace to the US than George Bush every has.

I don't like Obama but I will vote for him in November. I support Hillary and wish she were the nominee. But we need a democrat to be nominated for the Supreme Court and therefore, my vote goes to Obama. I never have and never will understand the love affair that so many people seem to have with him. He is a politician, you know…Get real!

The Obama's create the greatest spin. He never heard such words from the pulpit, yet he threw the Reverend under the bus. Same applied to Father Pfleger. Lived in Chicago most of his adult life and was in politics due to the Chicago/Illinois political machine , but never new Rezko was a 'pay and play' player.

Okay now that Obama is stating the obvious, that the Republicans and Conservatives are saying he is too black..Obama gets blamed for it? PLEASE

It was Fox news that refered to Michelle Obama (a mother, a wife, a Harvard and Princeton Grad) as Obama's baby mama

It was Fox news that said the "dab" between this couple was a terrorist tap

It is republican Pat Buchanan that says Obama is too "exotic" to be President

It is republicans that say Obama is not "one of us" because of his background

I could go on and on

So I am glad that Obama is FINALLY stating the obvious about republicans. I mean this is what they do. I was in North Carolina when Jesse Helms (white) ran against Harvey Gantt (black) for Senate and it was UGLY. I mean he actually ran an ad about race, and let's not forget what the republicans did to Harold Ford just 4 years ago. THIS IS WHAT THE REPUBLICANS DO. And it is a shame. I am a Regent Grad (Pat Robertson's school). I am a social conservative BUT I CAN NOT support the republicans because their tactics are so ugly and unchristian. And that is why Virginia (the state I live in) is going BLUE!!!

What Faux did this week was absolutely gross. First the terrorist fist jab and now "michelle Obama is a baby mama"? she is a happily married woman and that is the most disrespectful thing you call a woman…

bloggers, let's do this. Take three minutes out of each day and watch a commercial segment on Faux News. List every product that is advertised durring that segment.
Now, go to your blog and post that list of products and encourage all your reader to boycott those products.
What if lots and lots of bloggers began doing that? Would advertisers begin pulling out of Faux News (like Bill O'Reily's father should have done with his mother)?

List Faux News advertisers and urge a boycott of their products!!!

ALSO, I vote that from now on —Cindy Mccain be referred to as John's "Pill-Poppin thing on the side" (just joking) but really, can you imagine Cindy being referred to in such a disrespectful way? Even though she was running around with McCain while his wife and mother of his 3 children was laying at home crippled?

I couldn't agree more with Obama. Was I the only one offended by Fox News referring to Michelle as Obama Baby Mama. That really pissed me off!

Obama,

You're not scary. Naive, inexperienced, and without character yes. Scary no.

I expect the same thing…..GOP questioning every person, every detail of Sen Obama's campaign. Well listen up McLame—–We are smarter than you give us credit for. Focus on the issues and STOP being petty. YOUR policies are whats Scary.
Obama '08

They did these tactics with Al gore and John Kerry, and look where it got us, don't fall for it this time America, the rest of the world will fall over and think we are the dumbest people on the earth if we fall for it this time, AGAIN.

Obama and Michelle both have brought on a scary picture of themselves all by themselves. They do not need the GOP to point it out. If anyone plays the race card it is them. They try to look so innocent, but smart people know better. Also, if Michelle is out there opening her mouth then she should be subject to people taking offense to her remarks. To bad if Obama does not want anyone touching his wife, then keep her out of the campaign.

Marc: The republicans have been using the race card. they have been saying that Obama is too black or he is not an american. He was born in kenya and his middle name is mohammad not Hussein. Obama had to put his birth certificate on-line to prove that he is an american. This is outrageous and the republicans are saying that Obama is too exotic. This is not racism? In other words, you are saying that Obama should not say anything and alow the republicans to continue with their racist rants on fox news and right wing blogs and radio. I find it ridiculous that people can use blatant racist attacks on Obama and ignore it. When Obama calls people out meaning republicans on their bias attacks Obama is somehow the racist. Please. get the facts and stop turning it around on Obama.

Maggie that's ok atleast you are thinking with a clear head, I wish more people where like you and put their personal feelings aside and look at the issues at hand!

Obama is more than scarey. He would be a disaster for this country much like Jeemy Cahtah, but worse. He has not shown himself to be interested in at least 1/2 this country which he IDs as republicans and others who just don't think he is fit to lead this country. Republicans have not played the race card; Obama himself is doing this for sympathy from the foolish young and blacks who support him. He proves himself over and over to be an elitist who should never be criticized and he thinks himself an idol that everyone should love: all bad. A good president is a servant of the people and does not try to blame others for his own failures — this is not what Obama shows at all.

Listen up America, here is the rule:

No presidential candidate can play the race card unless he/she
is black.

BTW, the same rule goes for the rest of you in this country.

Obama = 2nd Carter term!!!!!

Scary, No, Unpatriotic and bad for America, YES! Racist well after 20 years at a Church you should no from sermons that its racist and only care when public opinion is against you, what a Fake!

No to Obama 2008

I am thoroughly appalled with our country's politicians that are still pulling the "race" card out to slam B.Obama and his wife and any other American. Listen, research and strive to understand what B.Obama stands for and what he will bring to the Office of President if elected. As a fellow US patriot and dedicated citizen of our fine country, make your choices on sound information, then go out and vote for the candidate of your choice based on facts, not fiction.

Reading these post you see how gullable people are and why it is so easy to use fear tactics. When your only argument is don't vote for him because you don't know who he really is. "That is the defintion of fear tactics".

Mark Va what was so scary about choice of Johnson fol VP vetting. You have no clue what you are talking about. Johnson served this post for two previous candidates. The problem was not in his competency but that he took loan from CountryWide.

Because if you are saying that he is scary because he knows lobbyist then McCain Judgement is terrifying.

This time WE THE PEOPLE can say NO to the Bush/Rove politics that have ruined our contry.

This time, we can vote on ideas, and programs, and the strengths of the candidates.Wheather you are a democratic, a republican or, as yours truly, a repbublican going to vote for Obama, you can stand-up, cut the smear and vote for your ideas.

CNN, you meant to say "EMILY's LIST", which is a pro-choice Democratic women's group that backed Clinton in the primaries. Their head is Ellen Malcolm, I beleive.

I'm glad that a pro-Hillary group like EMILY"s list is standing in defense of Mrs. Obama.

It only makes sense because Mrs. Clinton went through the same mean-spirited attacks herself in 1992 and 1996.

Obama is NOT playing the race card and he certainly was NOT the one to bring it up in the first place..get your facts straight…and if you are SCARED of Michelle, then YOU have underlying issues that you need to get help for..Folks LOVE to LOOK for things that are not there just to make themselves look/feel better…I've never seen/heard Obama whine about anything..now the McCain camp on the other hand is a DIFFERENT story..

let's make these HATERS your MOTIVATORS all the way to the White House Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately Michelle Obama did this to herself—very few potential first ladies get up before a crowd to stump for their spouse, and when they do, they are fair game because now they too are a public figure. She said what she said and she now must own up to it. She needs to be mush more careful of her public comments or she will be Obama's own "Bill Clinton" (the spouse who ruins their partners chance at the White House)
Jenn, Cape Cod MA

Interesting, Newsdiva. You attack Fox for their choice of terms "baby mama" and immediately follow it up with "Uncle Fester" and "old folks home" comments. I guess ageism jokes are ok, huh? By the way, the term "Baby Mama" has entered the pop culture lexicon. A movie of the same title just came out starring two white women.

In any case, how you guys excuse Barack for every negative word that comes out of his mouth is beyond me.

so much for mcbush running clean campaign

I wish people would stop short of saying playing the race card for Obama. Look people can't you see that Hillary R. Clinton was never in the lamb light of thousand of black people on her campaign trail only Bill, and that is why he made so many mistakes against blacks. For Obama to play the race card he must not be black. It is time that people move on beyond and above this garbage and let it go to the dump. Hillary and Bill made their beds hard enough so let them lie in it and stop blaming Obama. If Obama was using the race card for votes then he could have brought up a lot more dirt on HIllary and Bill and then there would have been to Dems fighting one another of dirt. Let's move on America there are better things to talk about for the future.

DEAR MAGGIE WE DON'T NEED SOMEONE THAT BAD, AS TO JUST UP AND VOTE FOR THE LIKES OF A HATING OBAMA>

I am not trying to sound racist, but people want to act like things have all ways been a bed of roses in the United States for African Americans. Just think for one minute if a White man had to endure what a Black man had to.Just ask your sell how would you feel about America today.

Don't apologize Michelle. Just keep it real

When are we going to hear what Obama has for policies? He gives a good scripted stump speech but resorts to the race card when he runs into opposition. And his false macho protection for his wife? Just keep it up 'sweety'…..if that isn't sexism! This kind of change we don't need. NO SUBSTANCE!

Dear republicans, it's obvious the GOP doesn't take you serious. Their tactic is to manipulate the public by telling lies about their opponent. It's their usual approach. They did it in the past and they are going to do it this time. What does it mean: well, they think you are brainless and that you believe everything they say. They think you are going to vote for John McCain, just because he is a republican. But he's not just a republican, he is George W. Bush's Minime. When you all vote for this Minime than America is going to be a third world country. John Minime McCain says there is not enough money for public healthcare but he does have enough money to continue the war in Iraq. Mmm… strange: no money for something everybody needs but enough money for a war, which is endless. Come on dear people: God gave you brains, so use it and don't believe everything they say. Eight years of lies and manipulation should be enough.

This is what is hilarious. Both candidates promised a clean fight, and both fight dirty. They then accuse each other of fighting dirty while they are trying to be better.

When you are running for President, it seems EVERYTHING is now on the table, especially in the 21st century.

Many historians love arguing that Lincoln would never have been elected in this day and age because of his "ugliness" when referring to his facial features and stature.

The more they stop talking about the non-issues, the more personal it becomes. Right now, I will vote for a 3rd party because these two clowns can't even seem to figure anything out right now…

Michelle is wearing the "Sex and the City' belt!!

Republicans typically play the fear card… "If the Democrats win, the terrorists will strike" uttered by Dick Cheney. How blantant is that? As if it is some cause/effect relationship.

The Republican seem to thrive, and then capitalize on generating insecurity among the people… remember back in 2003, when the Homeland Security Secretary Ridge advised people to buy Duct Tape to secure their homes?

How stupid do they think the American people are?

Just another example of how they try to manipulate and control the American people.

And just another example why American needs a change… Get the Republicans out of the White House. They had their chance - and they failed miserably. The nation can not afford four more years of Republican fear tactics!

Oh give me a break Marc. Are you that naive to not see the Republicans have been playing him as a militant black man hell bent on making whites pay for what they've done. I have to say going into this election I had hope that if either Obama or McCain won I would be satisfied but McCain has sold out for his chance at the prize.

After all his talk of being anti lobbyist, his campaign is full of them. After all his talk of being anti mudslinging and pro issues, he just can't stop bringing up the same negative crap that cost Hillary the nomination.

People are sick of it already. I have never voted Democrat before but this year I will. Our country is not used to positive and truthful politicians and that is why I think they are wary of Obama. This war is crippling our country and making us less safe then before.

I will tell you what is scarey….

The hatred, ignorance and sheep mentality coming from both sides.

The US has certainly dumbed itself down.

Way to stay above the fray and not play the race card.

You are such a victim… boo hoo, poor Obama.

Get over it, bud. Nobody cares if you are black, and the fact that you play that card makes me dislike you and your elitist tones even more.

You are a socialist, don't try to hide or deny it. You are a phony and a Bolshevik.

Say YES to America, the Constitution, and the values of our Founding Fathers, Say NO to Obamunism.

Obama "someone might call me bitter……..wait…..that is what I called others…..never mind that one…."

He is a joke.

Also, for those saying the American people won't be duped…

WRONG

only Obama supporters think that and vice versa….

YOU DO NOT SPEAK ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE COUNTRY

To Thanh: Obama definitely DOES NOT need Clintons to beat the GOP propaganda. The Clintons and her attack dogs were FOOLS like these STUPID GOP IDIOTS took LOW ROADS throughout her campaign!

The world is watching these American IDIOTS making FOOLS out themselves!

I guess John McCain now is going to proclaim the worldwide conspiracy wishing to see new US leadership by Obama!

Never, never, never vote for another dirty Clintons!

I hope that those scary jokes and messages are not for real and just to scare them because it would be a sad day in American for stupid people to do stupid things. We all should rise above haterd and move on in life.

Michelle rocks - our generation's Jackie Kennedy.

Will Michelle Obama be setting policies for our nation?…

Of course not! Why go after her?….

After what Hillary went through, this article is laughable. Obama is a wimp and this is why he has lost the Hillary supporters. It was ok to drag Bill and Chelsea through the mud, and Obama did it often. But, anytime some one mentions his wife, then he wants that question or story off limits. More examples of the news media bias during this election. As a long time Democrat getting ready to vote for McCain, this should be a lesson for Obama supporters, what goes around, comes around.

I see lot of racial overtones in these comments and it's a shame that this country which calls itself the "greatest" country in the world stoops down to such filth.

The politics of personal destruction are the strongest weapons the GOP has to date! They can't run on the issues because most Republicans politicians and strategists are on the wrong side.

If I were the Obama campaign I would watch the GOP's approach to Michelle Obama. If they go all out on her, then the Obama campaign should be prepared to morph Michelle Obama into the 1992/2008 version of Hillary Clinton. Have Michelle Obama speak positively of the Democratic party and role strong women have played throughout the U.S. history. She should not be afraid to talk about the Republican party's fear of strong women. Michelle Obama just might be able to re-energize Hillary's women base for Obama.

The Republicans will use anything because they know that they are in big trouble with their candidate, Senator John McCain.

People are smarter than the Republicans think.

How Will She take it when she finds out that everything about Larry Sinclair is true?

There he goes again! Obama relentlessly uses the "race" card. It's unbelievable! And….dear media…..He gets away with it!

I am so sick of this guy! If someone doesn't like him, it's because he's black or has a funny name. It simply can't be his condescending and superior attitude! He is the very personification of a "politician."

I now know why he didn't wait another four years to run. He DOESN'T want us to know that much about him. That way, he can use all these "silly" excuses!

I have a suggestion for Senator Obama, but it may sound a little sexist….If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!

After these very tactics gave us Bush, I doubt repukes tactics of fear mongering will work. If it does, then America deserves what it gets, a useless war in Iraq, bad economy, high gas prices and high cost of living.

Obama will be one of the finest presidents in history. You can see his skills at leadership in the way he runs his campaign. McSame will have a tough time considering almost all his cabinet would have been in the Bush administration at some point and would have close links to big Oil and health insurance.

Vote with love for country, vote Obama!

Jeanine G June 13th, 2008 10:50 am ET

I have seen it already. On message boards all over. The false rumors the wife bashing, the lies. Its going to be scare tactics for sure. I think America is more ready for the change Obama will bring then the GOP expects. It will backfire.

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What about the websites that talk about McCain was not a POW??

Just remember (as Obama said) - we are not Republicans or Democrats first….we are Americans….vote the issues - vote for who will make us part of a global community…someone who the US needs…now…thats why this Republican…is voting for Obama…while I don't agree with the Democrats mantra that the rich should be punished for being successful…nor do I believe we should make the mistake of socialized medicine…I do believe that we need policy changes and healing from the 8 years of Bush (Democrats…maybe accept alittle blame for Bush…you ran Gore and Kerry…omg..)

IT WILL NOT WORK THIS TIME SIR. YOU MAKE ME SICK AGH AGH!! YOU PLAYED THIS GAME WITH HRC. YOU PAINTED PRESIDENT CLINTON AND HIS WIFE RACISTS. A PRESIDENT WHO HAS STOOD UP AND PROMOTED BLACK PEOPLE MORE THAN ANY PRESIDENT IN THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY. YOU DESTROYED THE CLINTON'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BLACK PEOPLE BEYOND REPAIR BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA. WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO STOPUH UH????

IT WILL NOT WOOOOOOORRRRKKK THIS TIME NO NO NO NO. YOU ARE SCARY !

Robin you are the scary one!
Boo!

Barry I saw you on TV, I heard a little of what you spent 20 years listening to, I heard Michelle say for the 1st time in her adult life she is proud. (I'm sill looking for the "whitney" tape.) I watch as you said you couldn't disown him any more than you could your WHITE grandma. Your grandmother shouldn't have a color unless you see things only as black and white as does 20 years of Sunday mornings. So the GOP didn't have to scare me away you and your wife did it all by yourself. So after 50 years as a yellow dog dem…..I'm a proud McCain backer.

Mrs. Obama is professional women. She is strong and confident as she should be.
Unfortunately, she goes beyond it: on a private level she comes across as a very controlling, domineering wife.
On public level she should understand that she now speaks to a nation.
I would not dream to suggest Nancy or Laura as a model but channeling MalcolmX doesn;t help either.

Remeber the terrorist fist bump and now they are referring to his wife as only is Baby's Mama

Since when have so called conservatives used this language oh yeah since the deomcratic nominee is black

don't forget he is black

Baby's Mama what a joke . How disrespectful

Go Obama and Michelle don't let them break you down we Obamican's have your back

I have to go donate so we can take on this nonsense

Enough with the race card, old age crap, finally a female garbage. lets get to real issues that matter.

Dont worry, Mr.President.We are behind you and i will prosnally make sure that all the people in my circle gets details of GOPs fowl plays.If all of us do our part, we can make sure that the only house McShames gets into, is for old people.
That old man is loosing his bearings, loosing real fast.

Obama Nation 08-16 !

OBAMA,

YOU AND YOUR OBNOXIOUS-UGLY WIFE GIVE ME THE CREEPS, DUDE !

AND I'M A DEMOCRAT, OK. !

LARRY SINCLAIR BLOG

I dare say that the reason we don't want a democrat in office is because of yesterday's decision on allowing "Terrorists", the baddest people in the world, the ability to come into our (USA) civil courts and present their case. In the entire history of America, this has never happened. This is war people. I am an independent but I am seriously thinking of voting republican this year. I want my country back.

What else can the republicans run on? Let's see, integrity, No the war and soldiers dying are on lies. How about our homes, you know the ones that were lost because of crooked bankers. Or how about gas prices, you know it was way up to $1.47 when Bushy took office, and what is it now? Oh, those darn Democrats has made it go up to $4 plus a gallon. Or how about all of those jobs we have, you know, Wall Mart, or how about McDonalds, part time. My kids and I have to ride to work together, we both work at the same place. Or how about McCain's integrity, you know, what did he do to his FIRST wife, esoecially after she was hurt in an accident? Has anybody told who paid for her hospital bills? And how long he was divorced before he married his millionaire?

IT WILL NOT WORK THIS TIME SIR. YOU MAKE ME SICK AGH AGH!! YOU PLAYED THIS GAME WITH HRC. YOU PAINTED PRESIDENT CLINTON AND HIS WIFE RACISTS. A PRESIDENT WHO HAS STOOD UP AND PROMOTED BLACK PEOPLE MORE THAN ANY PRESIDENT IN THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY. YOU DESTROYED THE CLINTON'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BLACK PEOPLE BEYOND REPAIR BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA. WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO STOPUH UH????

IT WILL NOT WOOOOOOORRRRKKK THIS TIME NO NO NO NO. YOU ARE SCARY !

Independant Vet June 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Independent (not independant, a pendant is jewelry), a little school would have helped you too as well, since you did not manage one sentence without misspelling something.

Barack and Michelle (not Machille) are American Patriots that started from nothing and reached the top in education, whereas you, my friend with no humility, are still stuck in the gutter.

Well, you and McCain are both scary. Political climbers (actually puppets) that owe the elites for where they are and will listen to their marching orders.

Did anyone see the guy playing pool and making the statement he was proud to be an American? did you see all of the weapons he had behind him.? That is who you should be afraid of. He will burn a cross in front of your home and carry the Bible in the other hand as he tells the good ole boys to get his whip. America has come too far to go backwards. If McCain is voted into the white house we will all be slaves to other countries.Nothing will be American.

Its all fair in love, war, and politics. Suck it up Dems.. Like Sen Clinton says, " if its too hot, get out of the kitchen." All familys, friends are on the chopping board. Fair or not thats they way our society is, was and always will be..

I am sick and tired of this guy , same old tactics playing the good guy !!! what a phony..

STOP PLAYING THE RACE CARD LIKE YOU DID WITH HRC AND HER FAMILY. STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP

Typical old Washington low-down politics.

America it is time to turn the page.

Vote for Change.

Obamanation '08

YES WE CAN!

To "You Go Hillary" - John McCain voted against ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, supports over turning Roe v Wade, voted against mandating that insurance companies pay for birth control pills even though insurance companies will pay for Viagra, voted against a recent bill to force equal pay for women doing equal work, and doesn't believe women should have control of their reproductive rights. Now, that's scary.

There goes Obama playing the race card again.

SAD SAD SAD!

To all the people who think that Obama is playing the race card, PLEASE! You're telling me that you've never heard anyone attacking Obama for falsely being Muslim, for falsely having an "african" agenda, for falsely being sworn in on the Koran, for not wearing a flag pin, or for he and his wife not being patriotic enough, etc. Maybe you didn't hear it because you are one of the ugly people spreading the rumors. Obama is standing up to your vile lies and you would abuse him for it? What does that say about you? Well, just so you know, this time your tactics are not going to work. We're going to vote the issues this time around and everytime you fling mud, we just get even more motivated to vote you guys out.

Vote the Issues, 08!

GOP better stop it if not they will regrent it doing that . McCain left his sick wife to go to Cindy. Cindy use a lot of drugs so GOP better be very careful if not Cindy McCain will not be happy that her husband is running for this office. Cindy McCain is far scarier.
People have a lot to say about her.

The Lady June 13th, 2008 10:54 am ET

I really hope the republicans do not try and use the race card, you see where it got the Clintons. People are tired of race being an issue in this country.

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O is the only one playing the race card!!!!!

If Michelle Obama wades into the middle of policy she cannot reasonably expect to not be the subject of either discussion or even some unfortunate attacks. I wonder why Obama keeps playing the race card? I could care less what colour he is, take his philosophy and put it in a white guy named Steve from the Midwest I would feel the same way. I also don't understand why the Obamabots come to the defense of Michelle Obama and start attacking Cindy McCain as scary…

it's also scary that the people basically believe in this two-party system and the whole Dem vs. GOP smokescreen.

Barak and Michelle are scary! Scary if you're a bigot, scary if you think God is about hate, scary if you think the corporations aren't deep enough in your pockets, scary if you think unlimited outsourcing is good for America, scary if you think no-bid contracts for corrupt cronies are OK. I'm not afraid, are you?

It's time to push back…

Independant Vet June 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Maybe the Obama's , should engage brain, Think before they speak.

Alittle more 5th grade schooling would of helped. By then maybe they would of learned the Pledge, an more,

Sorry Machille, you will never be a Jackie Kenndy.

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Hmmm Independent Vet, maybe you need to go back to the 2nd grade to learn grammar & spelling. What an ignorant post.

Watch that scary looking Cindy McCain
Oh those funny looking eyes.SCARY

Obama forget all the haters out there, we got your back. Who cares what the racist people on the right think, their time is ending.

Obama 08

Attacking Michele will only help get the Hillary supporters on Obama's side. It's starting to work on me already.

When I think about this moment in history. I think about Jackie Robinson and all the racial slurs, rumors, and abuse he accepted when he was first introduce to the Major league of Baseball. It was a rough time for him, but within time people have appreciated Robinson for breaking th color barrier in baseball. And I think we will appreciate Obama in the same light for years to come. Keep strong Obama Family, we just have a few Archie Bunkers in the White House.

I have learned over the years (starting with the Nixon Administration) to fear and distrust anyone with an "R" after their name.

"Jenny from IN June 13th, 2008 11:01 am ET

* Oops! Meant gender card, not race card."
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Pick a card. Any card!

Do you want to know what's really scary? The American death toll rising in record numbers for the next 8 years. Families torn apart by war, leaving only gaping holes that cannot be refilled. Your neighbor, brother, sister, son, daughter, best friend gone forever because America made a poor choice in a President. But that's what we all have to look forward to if McCain is voted in.

You are such a victim. We all feel so bad for you.

Stop your crying. You are the typical liberal, socialist whiney baby.

Race baiting? "We're not sure if he's too black"

These are statements of speculation about what MIGHT be said about him.
This guy is scary. Bolshevik, socialist paternalist hypocrite.

Chris, Denver CO wrote:

"I refuse to be afraid of Michelle Obama. She seems sweet."

Not from where I'm sitting. She has that aggrieved, "hidden agenda" look. Her college era statements re: race don't help either.

She does not belong anywhere near the levers of power.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah wrote:

"America we love all love Black Americans in Sports, Music and other forms of entertainment!"

Unfortunately, their general track record in poltical leadership, both in the US and abroad, leaves a great deal to be desired.

I admire Michelle - she will be a great 1st lady!

Obama 08

There must be something really damaging on Michelle Obama out there. The Obama campaign appears to be trying to blunt anything that could be damaging by coming out now about attacks on Michelle. I wonder what the Republicans have. It must be pretty bad if the Obama campaign is having to start now defending michelle before any really bad attacks begin.

CNN, please post this…
After these very tactics gave us Bush, I doubt repukes tactics of fear mongering will work. If it does, then America deserves what it gets, a useless war in Iraq, bad economy, high gas prices and high cost of living.

Obama will be one of the finest presidents in history. You can see his skills at leadership in the way he runs his campaign. McSame will have a tough time considering almost all his cabinet would have been in the Bush administration at some point and would have close links to big Oil and health insurance.

Vote with love for country, vote Obama!

The republicans have nothing to run on. Wait, I mistated that. They have to run away from the fear mongering, the lost of our individual freedoms, the failed war, the runaway deficit, the depressive economy, and George Bush. So yes they do have something to run on but nothing the American people want, desire or deserve.

John McCain is scary.

Those who say Obama has played the race card are misguided. If anything, he has tried very hard to avoid referring to his race. Take the nomination speech. All the news media were amazed that he made no mention of his race. I wish these bitter Clinton supporters would stop throwing mud and grow up. The democratic party might loose and it will be because Clinton supporters were too bitter and turned traitors. It just shows you how fanatical they are. They would rather vote for a Party that is diametrically opposed to everything they stand for just to spite Obama. Don't get me wrong, I thought Clinton was brilliant. It's her supporters who are the poor loosers.

I was a 20-something when Watergate struck & couldn't believe Republicans could stoop so low. Now that I'm retired and entering old fartdom, as McCain has, I'm no longer naive. I fully expect Republicans to smear & be nasty little individuals. McCain hasn't used the "race card" but so what? This doesn't mean his minions won't. They're all over the internet salivating & smearing every chance they can take time out of their employer's day to sneak one in on a forum or a blog somewhere. And who, of the minimal gray matter, can resist Rush Limpbone's frothing to join the rest of the ditto heads who gulp it - 1 bag 2 bags 3 bags full.

Here again
Whining and crying
Hillary 08

Obama is scary and scared, he needs to add Hillary to the ticket (if she will take it). Your going to lose MANY votes if you can't treat women with respect sweetie.

Just throw out the dirt on Cindy if the slime Republicans want to go that route. She was hooked on drudgs when there kids were young. Stole drugs from a charity hospital she ran. McCain was part of the Keating 5 bank and loan scandal. And also what did McCain tell when he was a POW??????? Did he really tell them the flying routes?

I know what I stand for, and who is patriotic and who is not…I am sick and tired of dirt, and I can't stand it anymore…people would rather listen to mudslinging, dirt, and gop and religious fanaticists actually make policies to encourage wwIII….I know ccn likes to foment dissent as much as possible, to make it look like it is not a landslide for Pres. Obama…..the alternative is disaster…..the ONLY thing GOP can hang their hat on is race….not issues….it is sad…..

Ted(NC) - good point. Supposedly being "too black" is way worse than violating the constitution on countless occasions and getting over 4000 of our troops killed in an illegal war, too saying nothing about destroying our economy with the afore-mentioned war, exessive tax breaks and tax loopholes for big business, and a lack of any plan to switch to alternative fuels.

There is absolutely nothing about this man, this woman, and their two beautiful American kids. They are just like you and me. The fact that he has lived many places and his wife is well spoken and highly educated makes people afraid of them. Maybe many of you should look inside yourselves and wonder why you have a problem with him. Be honest with yourself. Take the time and research him and figure it out…

I did not want to say this but I have listen to enough insults about Michelle.

Just because she is a strong black women who has worked hard all of life just to get the opportunity to go to a prestigious school and one of the first experiences she has there is white parents removing their daughter from her room because they didn't want her rooming with a black person but she be so enthused just because she went to a good school. Man Please.

However Cindy who has every advantage in life because of being white and rich, steals a cripple woman's husband, get addicted to drugs and has never had to work for anything in her life, is your type of first lady.

Don't say nothing about Integrity to me one is black and strong the other is white barbie doll. But it is easy to see who has more character.

To Billy from Fl:

Instead of simply stating M. Obama as first lady is "scary", give reasons why you believe so. I doubt you have any good reasons. It is really troubling to read such a ridiculous statements as yours. I hope you are not serious.

Cindy McCain and her husband are a whole lot more frightening than the Obamas. Really scary!!!!!

The support Obama gets only proves how desperate
*this country needs a change in the way things are done in DC and
is fed up of old politics and politicians
* this country needs politicians who care about people and their
issues for a change.
* this country and the rest of the world is for a real, effective and wise
US president

Love and Peace to all !
Simply_kris

Everyone is worried about the Republicans using fear mongering or outright lying, but have we forgotten the fear mongering and outright lying that has been going on the past few months from the Democratic party? You can't put that all on the Republican's when Hillary has perfected the practice already!

Remember in before all this is over both McCain and Obama will have said some really bad things about the other. That's the way politics works………….

When people feel insecure…….they attack others ….to bring them down to their level…..as witnessed by the latest attacks on the Obamas. These people should understand ….."they have nothing to fear…..but fear itself"

Republicans will regret the day, they started attacking both Barack and Michelle Obama. This will backfire on them and create a landslide democratic victory in November.

Michelle is a fresh voice expressing fine family values. Of course as a new face to politics, she is going to make mistakes and sometimes say something than can be spinned and misconstrued.

BUT American women will love her when they get to know her better, and the more the Republicans attack her, the sonner American knows her.

So I say bring it on, the sooner the better.

Most of the Obamaniacs submitting comments here are disturbingly rabid and short-sighted.

Are so many of you convinced that the BHO campaign isn't trying to instill fear in the electorate? All the rhetoric about how "bad" the economy is (@5.5% unenployment) how screwed up Iraq is (gosh, we're winning now aren't we?) and how the evil republicans are picking on poor Michelle (yet the vitriol many spewed about hillary was simply astonishing).

Many of you act like you're kids. Perhaps you are. If so, you don't realize how similar a comparison there is between Obama and Carter and you don't know how bad it really was then compared to now.

Do some basic research kids and cast an intelligent vote. The constant Obama genuflecting and anti-republican feeding frenzy shows just how shallow you and possibly BHO, really are.

???? your comments show why there is no talking to you people. Obama's words do not evoke thoes cards, they explain that the GOP will try to evoke them. Reason being that the GOP has not platform this season, they dont like there own Candidate, they have failed with Bush, and the only option left is to run a good old fashion dirty bit and hope something sticks. If Hill used the Kitchen Sink the GOP will use the Bathroom Tub. But it wont work. People are looking for solutions from GOP, not reasons to stick with what is but how to fix this place.

The comments WERE NOT TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT…MICHELLE!

If you want to say you MIS-SPOKE…then fine….

OTHERWISE, WE'LL JUST CALL IT A….

FREUDIAN SLIP.

Ted (NC): You've got some serious issues. I think people like you bring more disgrace to the US than George Bush every [sic] has.

I don't think he's playing the race card on this. I think Obama's bringing up a very realistic thought that is in the forefront of many minds. There are quite a few bigots (whether they are conscious of it or not) who will either never vote for a person of color, or they will always have several reasons not to vote for a person of color in the forefront of their minds.

Hillary would have likely (and justifiably) brought up the thought that some conservatives might be thinking that she's not doing her "womanly duties". That she is not a good mother, and that she should be taking care of the home and thinking of her husband and daughter first. "Leave the important things to the people who can handle them, and get back in the kitchen and make me a snack."

And, McCain will have to deal with the nation's fears, as well. Will he be the same as Bush? Will he continue this pointless war? When will we see a reprieve in t