Comments on: Obama decides to decline public financing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Chryssa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276236 Chryssa Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:48:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276236 We've got your back, Obama. :) We've got your back, Obama. :)

]]> By: Patrick, St. Louis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276228 Patrick, St. Louis Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:47:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276228 Well put, John Catholic- I find it hilarious that Clinton supporters, invoking the behavior of their candidate, now claim martyrdom. They endlessly claim that they were mistreated... by Obama, the media, the world at large... yet it was clearly Hillary and her campaign who went negative and eventually fell on their own sword (not planning anything past Iowa, not campaigning in caucus states). So now, the only word to describe Hillary supporters for McCain is "scorned." Scorned to the point that they are willing vote against everything that matters so much in this election (war, Supreme Court appointments, to name a few) simply out of spite. Congratulations, women, you're only fulfilling the ancient adage: "Hell hath no fury..." Well put, John Catholic-

I find it hilarious that Clinton supporters, invoking the behavior of their candidate, now claim martyrdom. They endlessly claim that they were mistreated... by Obama, the media, the world at large... yet it was clearly Hillary and her campaign who went negative and eventually fell on their own sword (not planning anything past Iowa, not campaigning in caucus states).

So now, the only word to describe Hillary supporters for McCain is "scorned." Scorned to the point that they are willing vote against everything that matters so much in this election (war, Supreme Court appointments, to name a few) simply out of spite. Congratulations, women, you're only fulfilling the ancient adage: "Hell hath no fury..."

]]> By: FL Dem http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276220 FL Dem Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:47:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276220 FINALLY a true man of the people. Thank you, Obama! We're with you. FINALLY a true man of the people. Thank you, Obama! We're with you.

]]> By: Mark, B'ham., Al. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276216 Mark, B'ham., Al. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:46:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276216 He is a typical Lawyer/Politician who will get lots of Corporate and Union donations for access to him so why should he limit himself to federal funding. The Union Lobbyist/Liberal Agenda Lobbyist are as bad for American Families as any Corporate Lobbyist. McCain went to a school where integrity was taught and enforced (Naval Acadamy) Obama went to Harvard Law where they give you a license to steal (Law Degree). He is a typical Lawyer/Politician who will get lots of Corporate and Union donations for access to him so why should he limit himself to federal funding. The Union Lobbyist/Liberal Agenda Lobbyist are as bad for American Families as any Corporate Lobbyist. McCain went to a school where integrity was taught and enforced (Naval Acadamy) Obama went to Harvard Law where they give you a license to steal (Law Degree).

]]> By: Melissa from NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276214 Melissa from NYC Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:46:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276214 McCain is a hipocrate - he made a similar promise about his primary campaign and then broke that promise. The DNC now has a lawsuit against him. Why should Obama play fair against someone that won't honor the same commitment? McCain is a hipocrate – he made a similar promise about his primary campaign and then broke that promise. The DNC now has a lawsuit against him. Why should Obama play fair against someone that won't honor the same commitment?

]]> By: Rebecca; Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276209 Rebecca; Texas Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:46:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276209 Wow, Obama not following through with his word. I can't believe it. I am amazed at the ignorance of his followers. Wow, Obama not following through with his word. I can't believe it.

I am amazed at the ignorance of his followers.

]]> By: Lucas, Nashville TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276208 Lucas, Nashville TN Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:45:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276208 Heck yeah! John McCain... BRING IT ON. We don't NEED the dirty money you plan to wallow in! We can still beat you! Yes, we can. Heck yeah! John McCain... BRING IT ON. We don't NEED the dirty money you plan to wallow in! We can still beat you! Yes, we can.

]]> By: Casey in Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276207 Casey in Missouri Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:45:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276207 I think I'll go donate another $10. It seems like so little, but put the 18 million of us who have voted for Obama together, and it's HUGE! Obama/Biden '08 I think I'll go donate another $10. It seems like so little, but put the 18 million of us who have voted for Obama together, and it's HUGE!

Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: CANT WAIT TO HEAR THE SPIN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276189 CANT WAIT TO HEAR THE SPIN Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:44:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276189 I REALLY CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW THE NETWORKS ARE GONNA SPIN THIS TO MAKE OBAAM LOOK LIKE A HERO HERE I REALLY CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW THE NETWORKS ARE GONNA SPIN THIS TO MAKE OBAAM LOOK LIKE A HERO HERE

]]> By: Scott http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276186 Scott Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:44:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276186 So why is half the country backing a first term socialist Senator with no experience, a skimpy voting record and is anti 2nd admendment? So why is half the country backing a first term socialist Senator with no experience, a skimpy voting record and is anti 2nd admendment?

]]> By: Bishop http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276170 Bishop Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:43:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276170 No OBUMA! LIES! LIES! - Hillary used the same tactic in Michigan by leaving HER name on the ballet. Grow up... No OBUMA! LIES! LIES! – Hillary used the same tactic in Michigan by leaving HER name on the ballet. Grow up...

]]> By: Michigan Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276171 Michigan Voter Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:43:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276171 What it means is that he is not going to be limited to 85mill that the govt allows...because he knows he needs to spend more then that to win! Axlerod = Rove What it means is that he is not going to be limited to 85mill that the govt allows...because he knows he needs to spend more then that to win!

Axlerod = Rove

]]> By: Doris,Memphis,TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276165 Doris,Memphis,TN Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:42:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276165 Barack Obama the Peoples President! You are a brillant and courageous man. May the force be with you! Barack Obama the Peoples President!
You are a brillant and courageous man.
May the force be with you!

]]> By: Foreign observer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276156 Foreign observer Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:42:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276156 The elections financing system needs a reform. Something we can´t expect will come from Mc Caine. The elections financing system needs a reform. Something we can´t expect will come from Mc Caine.

]]> By: I used to be a Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276154 I used to be a Democrat Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:42:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276154 THIS PROVES THAT OBAMA IS A LIAR AND UNTRUSTWORTHY. Why everybody else can't see that? Looks like you've been fooled... or brainwashed. THIS PROVES THAT OBAMA IS A LIAR AND UNTRUSTWORTHY.

Why everybody else can't see that? Looks like you've been fooled... or brainwashed.

]]> By: Chipster http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276148 Chipster Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:41:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276148 Obama's campaign is publicly financed through small donations from people all over the country. Republicans have turned public financing of political campaigns into a mockery. They've done the same thing with every federal agency that has been instructed not to perform their oversight duties and alter facts in reports to suit the Republican agenda. McCain's campaign finance commitment only lasted until he needed more money. There is too much at stake for Democrats to allow Republicans to trick them into commitments that only the Democrats would have the integrity to follow. Obama's campaign is publicly financed through small donations from people all over the country. Republicans have turned public financing of political campaigns into a mockery. They've done the same thing with every federal agency that has been instructed not to perform their oversight duties and alter facts in reports to suit the Republican agenda. McCain's campaign finance commitment only lasted until he needed more money. There is too much at stake for Democrats to allow Republicans to trick them into commitments that only the Democrats would have the integrity to follow.

]]> By: Billy Pilgrim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276137 Billy Pilgrim Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:41:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276137 Good. Instead of the government giving $80 million to a campaign, maybe they can give some kids health insurance. Any Republican who is against this isn't really a Republican... (hint, hint, you're supposed to be AGAINST government spending) Good. Instead of the government giving $80 million to a campaign, maybe they can give some kids health insurance.

Any Republican who is against this isn't really a Republican... (hint, hint, you're supposed to be AGAINST government spending)

]]> By: Marv... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276131 Marv... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:40:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276131 Thanks for not using my tax dollars. You are a gentlemen and a scholar. I'll decide how much of my money you should have. Great move, I hope McCain follows. This will save the American Tax payers a few pennies. Please don't tell Bush, he'll surely find away to waste the savings. Obama '08 & '12 Thanks for not using my tax dollars. You are a gentlemen and a scholar. I'll decide how much of my money you should have. Great move, I hope McCain follows. This will save the American Tax payers a few pennies. Please don't tell Bush, he'll surely find away to waste the savings.

Obama '08 & '12

]]> By: LQ ROCHESTER MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276128 LQ ROCHESTER MN Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:40:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276128 This is NOT a broken promise of staggering proportions!! Obama had said he would get together with the republican nominee to preserve a publicly funded general election. McCain went back on HIS promise to have public financing of his campaign, probably hoping he could use his supporter George Bush to help him raise tons of bucks. But he is not getting most of Bush's supporters to send him money. Meanwhile, McCain flip-flopping on HIS promise allows Obama, who has raised more money than any political campaign in history, to continue to raise money from mostly small-time donors. Shame on you CNN for not pointing this out!! This is NOT a broken promise of staggering proportions!! Obama had said he would get together with the republican nominee to preserve a publicly funded general election.

McCain went back on HIS promise to have public financing of his campaign, probably hoping he could use his supporter George Bush to help him raise tons of bucks. But he is not getting most of Bush's supporters to send him money. Meanwhile, McCain flip-flopping on HIS promise allows Obama, who has raised more money than any political campaign in history, to continue to raise money from mostly small-time donors.

Shame on you CNN for not pointing this out!!

]]> By: NObama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276129 NObama Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:40:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276129 quote: YOU COULD JUST END THE DRAMA BY JUST VOTING OBAMA. IT WOULD MAKE THINGS A LOT BETTER FOR YOU AND YOUR MOMMA. end quote I'd rather vote for your momma...than vote for Obama quote: YOU COULD JUST END THE DRAMA BY JUST VOTING OBAMA. IT WOULD MAKE THINGS A LOT BETTER FOR YOU AND YOUR MOMMA. end quote

I'd rather vote for your momma...than vote for Obama

]]> By: Tea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276125 Tea Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:40:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276125 Can someone explain why it would be 'bad' for Obama to refuse public financing? To me, it seems like it's a respectful decision to make regardless of where his intent might have been in the past? I'm really confused by McCain's remarks on this-- it sounds like telling someone who decides not to order dessert at a fancy restaurant when someone else is paying that they are being a bad guest because ten minutes earlier they were considering the dessert menu Can someone explain why it would be 'bad' for Obama to refuse public financing? To me, it seems like it's a respectful decision to make regardless of where his intent might have been in the past? I'm really confused by McCain's remarks on this– it sounds like telling someone who decides not to order dessert at a fancy restaurant when someone else is paying that they are being a bad guest because ten minutes earlier they were considering the dessert menu

]]> By: The T http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276121 The T Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:40:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276121 I keep seeing these post about Sen Obama's are just words....well let me see here....How many times has McClain changed his mind on positions since the yesterday? All of you who think Sen Obama a joke have you heard Sen McClain lately. Keep your votes and when he wins you have the right to change your minds too. I keep seeing these post about Sen Obama's are just words....well let me see here....How many times has McClain changed his mind on positions since the yesterday? All of you who think Sen Obama a joke have you heard Sen McClain lately. Keep your votes and when he wins you have the right to change your minds too.

]]> By: A.M. Saqib http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276120 A.M. Saqib Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:40:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276120 You are the "man'; Senator 'Obama', our next president of United States of America. A.M. Saqib Houston, Texas You are the "man'; Senator 'Obama', our next president of United States of America.

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

]]> By: Mark Ferbet, Grain Valley Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276119 Mark Ferbet, Grain Valley Missouri Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:40:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276119 John McCain's Campaign has been so wishy washy on the public financing, that I'm not positive which route he was going to go. I think he's being sued again, regarding some campaign finance decisions he has made. Obama has made a very smart, business decision. He has much more money in the coffer's, without taking public financing, and can use pretty much as much as he wants. Good for him. John McCain's Campaign has been so wishy washy on the public financing, that I'm not positive which route he was going to go. I think he's being sued again, regarding some campaign finance decisions he has made.

Obama has made a very smart, business decision. He has much more money in the coffer's, without taking public financing, and can use pretty much as much as he wants.

Good for him.

]]> By: Nausea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276118 Nausea Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:40:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276118 Hey Seyi, I have a small novel of proven facts from reliable sources (not the MSM) that support conclusions such as Schmidts. Fact is, CNN won't post them! Can you offer any factual evidence that this is not the case?? Any facts, evidence, or justification that is not campaign rhetoric?? Hey Seyi,
I have a small novel of proven facts from reliable sources (not the MSM) that support conclusions such as Schmidts. Fact is, CNN won't post them! Can you offer any factual evidence that this is not the case?? Any facts, evidence, or justification that is not campaign rhetoric??

]]> By: Carol, San Luis Obispo, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276115 Carol, San Luis Obispo, CA Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:39:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276115 As closely as the candidates and their finances are being scrutinized, time will either prove Obama as a man who maintained his decision to decline public financing or as a man who didn't. As of today, I'm favorably impressed with this candidate. As closely as the candidates and their finances are being scrutinized, time will either prove Obama as a man who maintained his decision to decline public financing or as a man who didn't.

As of today, I'm favorably impressed with this candidate.

]]> By: paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276113 paul Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:39:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276113 Funny, he can change his mind now. LOL But when he said it before it was not because he didn't think he could get the money to run he said it because he knew the PRESS would eat it up... as they did ... and give him loads of press. Obama is no way a man of change! This would have been the biggest change he could have brought to a political atmosphere that wastes HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of million dollars just to get into the white house. So much for being for the people ... the little people. Think how many people can be feed, housed, given clean water in this country with the amount of money we SPEND on the presidential election. When all is finished I think it will be close to 2 billion dollars with the primaries and election all included! DISGRACEFUL oh, Obama is a liar. Just on this matter ... so far Funny, he can change his mind now. LOL But when he said it before it was not because he didn't think he could get the money to run he said it because he knew the PRESS would eat it up... as they did ... and give him loads of press.

Obama is no way a man of change! This would have been the biggest change he could have brought to a political atmosphere that wastes HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS and HUNDREDS of million dollars just to get into the white house.

So much for being for the people ... the little people. Think how many people can be feed, housed, given clean water in this country with the amount of money we SPEND on the presidential election. When all is finished I think it will be close to 2 billion dollars with the primaries and election all included!

DISGRACEFUL

oh, Obama is a liar. Just on this matter ... so far

]]> By: A Democrat in November - No McBush http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276104 A Democrat in November - No McBush Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:39:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276104 Good, accept private donations and not PAC money. Good, accept private donations and not PAC money.

]]> By: Nikki http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276099 Nikki Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:38:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276099 Fisher Indiana wrote: "Obama supporters who booed the mention of Hillary Clinton, watch out. We'll vote for McCain if you aren't nice." Okay, so you're going to vote for McCain because average Americans booed Hillary. Such well-thought logic. Fisher Indiana wrote: "Obama supporters who booed the mention of Hillary Clinton, watch out. We'll vote for McCain if you aren't nice."

Okay, so you're going to vote for McCain because average Americans booed Hillary. Such well-thought logic.

]]> By: Jeff in Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276098 Jeff in Illinois Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:38:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276098 LOL! There are an awful lot of comments about Obama using "Oprah's money". We might as well start saying "John McCain is entirely financed by al Queda". Both statements contain the same degree of reality. Grow up people, we're trying to discern what's what in a campaign; we don't need people wading through your deranged fantasy ramblings. LOL! There are an awful lot of comments about Obama using "Oprah's money". We might as well start saying "John McCain is entirely financed by al Queda". Both statements contain the same degree of reality.

Grow up people, we're trying to discern what's what in a campaign; we don't need people wading through your deranged fantasy ramblings.

]]> By: Quincy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276097 Quincy Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:38:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276097 Jimenez, He's getting his money from the American people, $25.00 at a time. Maybe if you put your money where your smearing mouth is, your candidate might have a shot, but I doubt it. This train is moving a little too fast. Jimenez,

He's getting his money from the American people, $25.00 at a time. Maybe if you put your money where your smearing mouth is, your candidate might have a shot, but I doubt it.

This train is moving a little too fast.

]]> By: TESAP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276090 TESAP Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:38:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276090 NO HIJACK IN MICHIGAN, IF ANYTHING CLINTON TRIED TO HIJACK THEM... BUT I GUESS YOU GUYS DON'T REALIZE THAT. NO HIJACK IN MICHIGAN, IF ANYTHING CLINTON TRIED TO HIJACK THEM... BUT I GUESS YOU GUYS DON'T REALIZE THAT.

]]> By: Drew, Central FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276075 Drew, Central FL Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:37:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276075 LOL!! He's got the GOP running scared. LOL!! He's got the GOP running scared.

]]> By: Fran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276071 Fran Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:37:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276071 Yes, change you can believe in. Ha! He is only doing it because he can raise more money from donations given through fundraising. This is not about him taking the high road, it is him playing politics and making the system work for him. He is the biggest politician out there. Does he have any suggestions for fixing this "broken" system? I haven't heard of any. All he is good at is pointing out what everyone else is doing wrong, he doesn't bring any alternatives to the table, unless someone else has already verbalized them. Well, I guess he does bring change, the change that suit his needs at the moment. Have you seen his group of national security advisers? Now, that is a group of "old politics" at work. Madeline Albright, and many gray haired men. Gee, I thought Obama wanted to bring change to Washington, why is he surrounding himself with people who have been there for ages. Oh I know, experience does have it's benefits. Yes, change you can believe in. Ha! He is only doing it because he can raise more money from donations given through fundraising. This is not about him taking the high road, it is him playing politics and making the system work for him. He is the biggest politician out there. Does he have any suggestions for fixing this "broken" system? I haven't heard of any. All he is good at is pointing out what everyone else is doing wrong, he doesn't bring any alternatives to the table, unless someone else has already verbalized them. Well, I guess he does bring change, the change that suit his needs at the moment. Have you seen his group of national security advisers? Now, that is a group of "old politics" at work. Madeline Albright, and many gray haired men. Gee, I thought Obama wanted to bring change to Washington, why is he surrounding himself with people who have been there for ages. Oh I know, experience does have it's benefits.

]]> By: Sarah, Northern Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276067 Sarah, Northern Colorado Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:37:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276067 Wow, this is awesome to know. The GOP talks about the dems pork-belly spending, and yet this democratic nominee turns down public funding by the government in lieu of allowing only those who want to donate to his campaign to do so. This is definitely change we can believe in! It's refreshing to know that this funding that came from our tax money will likely go towards something better than a presidential campaign. Thank you Obama, for not living down to the expectations of the naysayers! Wow, this is awesome to know. The GOP talks about the dems pork-belly spending, and yet this democratic nominee turns down public funding by the government in lieu of allowing only those who want to donate to his campaign to do so. This is definitely change we can believe in!

It's refreshing to know that this funding that came from our tax money will likely go towards something better than a presidential campaign. Thank you Obama, for not living down to the expectations of the naysayers!

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276059 Chuck Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:36:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276059 Flip Flop Obama, he signed to take public financing with McCain a long time ago and now he does not want it. LOL Flip Flop Obama again. Flip Flop Obama, he signed to take public financing with McCain a long time ago and now he does not want it. LOL
Flip Flop Obama again.

]]> By: Gina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276053 Gina Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:35:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276053 God, I love this guy! An awesome move! Which I'm sure the Republicans will attempt to demonize. God, I love this guy! An awesome move! Which I'm sure the Republicans will attempt to demonize.

]]> By: Nausea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276046 Nausea Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:35:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276046 For the record, all the sheep justifying this hypocrisy with the 527 excuse are ignoring the facts. The left 527s (moveon.org for example) are just as numerous and have outspent the right wing 527s by a substantial margin thus far. But then again, when have Obama supporters ever been constrained by logic and FACTS?!?!?! For the record, all the sheep justifying this hypocrisy with the 527 excuse are ignoring the facts. The left 527s (moveon.org for example) are just as numerous and have outspent the right wing 527s by a substantial margin thus far. But then again, when have Obama supporters ever been constrained by logic and FACTS?!?!?!

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276038 Michael Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:34:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276038 "Senator John McCain has already pledged to accept this fundraising pledge. If I am the Democratic nominee, I will aggressively pursue an agreement with the Republican nominee to preserve a publicly financed general election." - Barack Obama Can anyone say empty shirt? "Senator John McCain has already pledged to accept this fundraising pledge. If I am the Democratic nominee, I will aggressively pursue an agreement with the Republican nominee to preserve a publicly financed general election." – Barack Obama

Can anyone say empty shirt?

]]> By: DC Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276036 DC Missouri Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:34:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276036 Good for you Obama. You already have public financing! It's the little people like myself - at $5, $10, $15, $20, & $25 a month - that builds a movement for change! McCain = GEORGE BUSH'S THIRD TERM Good for you Obama. You already have public financing! It's the little people like myself – at $5, $10, $15, $20, & $25 a month – that builds a movement for change!

McCain = GEORGE BUSH'S THIRD TERM

]]> By: idealistic in NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276027 idealistic in NM Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:33:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276027 Right on ! Change we can believe in ! Obama is walking the walk, not just talking the talk. I can't understand how this could possibly be twisted to be a bad thing. It is mystifying to me, b/c WE are the public and WE are raising money. Not like the GOP and its corporate money machine. The Repugs and the doubters who are attacking this most excellent move are bitter, angry, and will make up anything against Obama because they know they are going to LOSE BIGTIME in Nov. ! Obama will wipe the floor with McCain. It's going to be hilarious and a little sad. Sorry, Repugs, you're going down on this one. Right on ! Change we can believe in !

Obama is walking the walk, not just talking the talk. I can't understand how this could possibly be twisted to be a bad thing. It is mystifying to me, b/c WE are the public and WE are raising money. Not like the GOP and its corporate money machine. The Repugs and the doubters who are attacking this most excellent move are bitter, angry, and will make up anything against Obama because they know they are going to LOSE BIGTIME in Nov. ! Obama will wipe the floor with McCain. It's going to be hilarious and a little sad.

Sorry, Repugs, you're going down on this one.

]]> By: Michael in Columbus, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276024 Michael in Columbus, Ohio Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:33:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276024 i guess I am lost here, why are people hating on a man who is willing to do somethng different. I admire John McCain for what he has done for this country, but as of lately I am trying to figure out why is He trying tobe like Bush in his actions of lately but his rhetoric is against what Bush has done to this country, sounds like confusion to me. One day he says he hate wars and knows thier consequenses and the "flip flops" and say we have to finish a fight that we all know we are obviously losing and is illegal from the get go. Even if Barack turns out to be a loser, at least I kow my son won't have to go to Iraq. By the way, I agree with many of the contributors here, I am part of the public and I will continue to help finanace Baracks campaign. The McCainites sound like a bunch of sore losers, as rodney king said, "Can't we all just get along"...That 80 million dollars can go to the flood victims in the midwest for i am concerned. i guess I am lost here, why are people hating on a man who is willing to do somethng different. I admire John McCain for what he has done for this country, but as of lately I am trying to figure out why is He trying tobe like Bush in his actions of lately but his rhetoric is against what Bush has done to this country, sounds like confusion to me. One day he says he hate wars and knows thier consequenses and the "flip flops" and say we have to finish a fight that we all know we are obviously losing and is illegal from the get go. Even if Barack turns out to be a loser, at least I kow my son won't have to go to Iraq.

By the way, I agree with many of the contributors here, I am part of the public and I will continue to help finanace Baracks campaign. The McCainites sound like a bunch of sore losers, as rodney king said, "Can't we all just get along"...That 80 million dollars can go to the flood victims in the midwest for i am concerned.

]]> By: Disappointed Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276020 Disappointed Democrat Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:32:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276020 This is an election the Democrats should win, given the poor economy and the Bush factor. I understand why Obama would forego public financing because he has raised alot of money. But remember, the Dems also have 527s that smear the Republicans, like the recent MoveOn/AFSCME ad, and the Supreme Court has said that independent groups have the 1st Amendment to express their views. My concern is that while Obama's decision may help Obama and the Dems this year, we will be hurt in future elections when the Republicans raise more money than our candidate. This sets a bad precedent that can come back to haunt us. This is an election the Democrats should win, given the poor economy and the Bush factor. I understand why Obama would forego public financing because he has raised alot of money. But remember, the Dems also have 527s that smear the Republicans, like the recent MoveOn/AFSCME ad, and the Supreme Court has said that independent groups have the 1st Amendment to express their views. My concern is that while Obama's decision may help Obama and the Dems this year, we will be hurt in future elections when the Republicans raise more money than our candidate. This sets a bad precedent that can come back to haunt us.

]]> By: Ken in NM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276018 Ken in NM Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:32:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276018 Everytime one of the bloggers calls Obama a racist, an idiot, or something else that is a lie it only shows how you have nothing really to say and have to resort to personal attacks. It really makes these posters seem stupid. I can respect but not agree with someone who doesn't agree with his policies but not someone who just can throw out personal attacks. Everytime one of the bloggers calls Obama a racist, an idiot, or something else that is a lie it only shows how you have nothing really to say and have to resort to personal attacks. It really makes these posters seem stupid. I can respect but not agree with someone who doesn't agree with his policies but not someone who just can throw out personal attacks.

]]> By: Nicole in NE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276016 Nicole in NE Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:31:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276016 Vicky - I totally agree with you there! Those people really could use that money. Vicky – I totally agree with you there!

Those people really could use that money.

]]> By: Tim from Buffalo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276014 Tim from Buffalo Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:31:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276014 While I see the concern about Obama who wrote an Op-ed stating he would accept public financing if his republican counterpart would do the same I don't see him opting out of public financing as a moral dilemma. His average campaign donation was near $100 per person the last time the fundraising numbers were reported. This effectively makes his case that he's well positioned to stand up to big money lobbyists as he simply doesn't need their money. While I see the concern about Obama who wrote an Op-ed stating he would accept public financing if his republican counterpart would do the same I don't see him opting out of public financing as a moral dilemma.

His average campaign donation was near $100 per person the last time the fundraising numbers were reported. This effectively makes his case that he's well positioned to stand up to big money lobbyists as he simply doesn't need their money.

]]> By: Ivan, Chicago, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276010 Ivan, Chicago, Illinois Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:31:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276010 What a work of art, in the begining wanting public financing, but when Obama saw how much money he could raise, chucked that idea out the window. Obama now has the gull to say that receiving small individual contributions is also public financing. If Obama really wanted to bring change he would have keep his pledge to accept public financing, period. Where and when does changing the system beginning? With Obama turning his back on his on public financing I am turning my back on Obama. What a work of art, in the begining wanting public financing, but when Obama saw how much money he could raise, chucked that idea out the window. Obama now has the gull to say that receiving small individual contributions is also public financing.
If Obama really wanted to bring change he would have keep his pledge to accept public financing, period.
Where and when does changing the system beginning?
With Obama turning his back on his on public financing I am turning my back on Obama.

]]> By: insanity http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276008 insanity Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:31:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276008 To the poser who had posted under "No OBUMA! LIES! LIES!" First of all, you have no idea what you're talking about. "political agenda" ? What are you talking about? Second, No one believes you're an ex democrat. You're too stupid to ever have been a democrat. Republican part is the part for stupid people. And lastly, with regard to the MI voters, he didn't hijack anything. He just played by the rules. Hilary wanted to change the rules mid-race, and that's why he got awarded those voters. Then again, you're a moron, so you wouldn't get that. To the poser who had posted under "No OBUMA! LIES! LIES!"

First of all, you have no idea what you're talking about. "political agenda" ? What are you talking about?
Second, No one believes you're an ex democrat. You're too stupid to ever have been a democrat. Republican part is the part for stupid people.

And lastly, with regard to the MI voters, he didn't hijack anything. He just played by the rules. Hilary wanted to change the rules mid-race, and that's why he got awarded those voters. Then again, you're a moron, so you wouldn't get that.

]]> By: Heidi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276006 Heidi Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:31:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276006 To: No OBUMA! LIES! LIES 11:18am I suppose in your mind Hillary didn't lie. You probably are still a democrat and can't even figure out how to change to and Independent. Sen. Obama WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. And you will just have to live with it. Loser To: No OBUMA! LIES! LIES 11:18am

I suppose in your mind Hillary didn't lie. You probably are still a democrat and can't even figure out how to change to and Independent.

Sen. Obama WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. And you will just have to live with it. Loser

]]> By: Carl from MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/19/obama-decides-not-to-take-public-financing/#comment-1276005 Carl from MI Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:31:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=7991#comment-1276005 To Jerry: "This is the end of America as we once knew it. All you people who think this is a good thing are in for a real shock." Isn't what Bush has done to our country qualify as the 'end of America as we once knew it?' Aren't we all currently in a state of shock at what is going on in our nation at this very moment? Wake up and smell the thorns!!! Like Obama could do any worse than Bush has for the past two terms... when you've reached rock bottom, the only place to go is up and Obama is going to take us there!! To Jerry: "This is the end of America as we once knew it. All you people who think this is a good thing are in for a real shock."

Isn't what Bush has done to our country qualify as the 'end of America as we once knew it?' Aren't we all currently in a state of shock at what is going on in our nation at this very moment?

Wake up and smell the thorns!!! Like Obama could do any worse than Bush has for the past two terms... when you've reached rock bottom, the only place to go is up and Obama is going to take us there!!

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