Comments on: Blitzer: What's wrong with a politician who changes views? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: CWatson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282756 CWatson Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:06:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282756 Obama made a pledge that was conditional. The words below were a part of the pledge that he signed: "I have been a long-time advocate for public financing of campaigns combined with free television and radio time as a way to reduce the influence of moneyed special interests. I introduced public financing legislation in the Illinois State Senate, and am the only 2008 candidate to have sponsored Senator Russ Feingold’s (D-WI) bill to reform the presidential public financing system. In February 2007, I proposed a novel way to preserve the strength of the public financing system in the 2008 election. My plan requires both major party candidates to agree on a fundraising truce, return excess money from donors, and stay within the public financing system for the general election. My proposal followed announcements by some presidential candidates that they would forgo public financing so they could raise unlimited funds in the general election. The Federal Election Commission ruled the proposal legal, and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) 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." Obama’s pledge, Oct 2007 It would be helpful if the media gave that some consideration. McCain dodged investigate of his flip-flop on public financing during the primaries. McCain has said he won't referee the 527s somewhat contrary to the position he took in 2004. McCain was lame in responding to Rev. Wright and Michelle Obama ads. The history of what the Republicans swiftboating did to John Kerry remains as a concern. The FEC hasn't been fully staffed since January and is currently unable to perform it's function. Therefore, a firm, true, enforceable agreement - not lip service is what was required. McCains actions during the primary and his recently stated position on 527s basically provided the answer for Obama. It takes two to disagree. Some media has been deeply flawed ignoring the recent history of what the McCain camp has been up to that made such an agreement virtually impossible to reach. there was no display of good faith on their part. Obama pledged he would accept public financing if a genuine truce could be worked out. To pin all the blame on Obama for not being able to reach such an agreement is absurd. Obama made a pledge that was conditional. The words below were a part of the pledge that he signed:
"I have been a long-time advocate for public financing of campaigns combined with free television and radio time as a way to reduce the influence of moneyed special interests. I introduced public financing legislation in the Illinois State Senate, and am the only 2008 candidate to have sponsored Senator Russ Feingold’s (D-WI) bill to reform the presidential public financing system. In February 2007, I proposed a novel way to preserve the strength of the public financing system in the 2008 election. My plan requires both major party candidates to agree on a fundraising truce, return excess money from donors, and stay within the public financing system for the general election. My proposal followed announcements by some presidential candidates that they would forgo public financing so they could raise unlimited funds in the general election. The Federal Election Commission ruled the proposal legal, and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) 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." Obama’s pledge, Oct 2007

It would be helpful if the media gave that some consideration.

McCain dodged investigate of his flip-flop on public financing during the primaries. McCain has said he won't referee the 527s somewhat contrary to the position he took in 2004. McCain was lame in responding to Rev. Wright and Michelle Obama ads. The history of what the Republicans swiftboating did to John Kerry remains as a concern. The FEC hasn't been fully staffed since January and is currently unable to perform it's function.

Therefore, a firm, true, enforceable agreement – not lip service is what was required. McCains actions during the primary and his recently stated position on 527s basically provided the answer for Obama.

It takes two to disagree. Some media has been deeply flawed ignoring the recent history of what the McCain camp has been up to that made such an agreement virtually impossible to reach. there was no display of good faith on their part.

Obama pledged he would accept public financing if a genuine truce could be worked out. To pin all the blame on Obama for not being able to reach such an agreement is absurd.

]]> By: WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282749 WA Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:06:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282749 McCain has flip-flopped-and-flipped on so many issues its difficult to know where he stands on issues. He was against drilling for oil in Florida, now he's for it. He was against Bush on torture, now he supports Bush on torture by opposing the rule of law and the Supreme Court ruling that simply states you cannot hold and torture other human beings for years without due process. He wants public financing of campaigns but has received millions of dollars from special interest lobbyists. Say NO to McCain! McCain has flip-flopped-and-flipped on so many issues its difficult to know where he stands on issues. He was against drilling for oil in Florida, now he's for it. He was against Bush on torture, now he supports Bush on torture by opposing the rule of law and the Supreme Court ruling that simply states you cannot hold and torture other human beings for years without due process. He wants public financing of campaigns but has received millions of dollars from special interest lobbyists. Say NO to McCain!

]]> By: Allie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282746 Allie Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:06:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282746 I don't understand why the media is making a huge deal about this. If Obama decided to go along with public financing, he's giving McCain a huge advantage and foregoing his own financial advantage. Obama has the potential to raise money and finance his campaign by small donors. Usually Republicans have the funding advantage (with big donations from corporate lobbyists) but Obama can probably raise $400 million by small donors. So it would be foolish for Obama to go for the $85 million. If McCain had Obama's fundraising advantage, he'd do the same thing. But he doesn't. So tough luck, McCain. I don't understand why the media is making a huge deal about this. If Obama decided to go along with public financing, he's giving McCain a huge advantage and foregoing his own financial advantage. Obama has the potential to raise money and finance his campaign by small donors. Usually Republicans have the funding advantage (with big donations from corporate lobbyists) but Obama can probably raise $400 million by small donors. So it would be foolish for Obama to go for the $85 million. If McCain had Obama's fundraising advantage, he'd do the same thing. But he doesn't. So tough luck, McCain.

]]> By: Phil, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282742 Phil, FL Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:05:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282742 Did you ever change your mind after further investigation of something? Did you ever change your mind after further investigation of something?

]]> By: anthony MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282735 anthony MO Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:03:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282735 I was beginning to losinterest in The Situation Room since the end of dem primaries. But today,it bounced back with well coordinated set of reporting and good moderation from Wolf.Good job wolf. I was beginning to losinterest in The Situation Room since the end of dem primaries.
But today,it bounced back with well coordinated set of reporting and good moderation from Wolf.Good job wolf.

]]> By: Jenna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282733 Jenna Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:03:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282733 Dear Wolfe, it means that they will say anything at any time to ensure votes. Just like Nafta and Public funding, Reverand Wright, etc.... Voter in California Dear Wolfe, it means that they will say anything at any time to ensure votes. Just like Nafta and Public funding, Reverand Wright, etc....

Voter in California

]]> By: Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282731 Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:03:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282731 Obama is not stupid. He can't control groups that independently put out garbage like the "Swiftboat for Truth" jerks. Money, unfortunately, is what got the creep we have in the White House elected and it's what going to get Senator Obama elected. What a bunch of republican't hypocrisy. But, could we expect anything less? Obama is not stupid. He can't control groups that independently put out garbage like the "Swiftboat for Truth" jerks.

Money, unfortunately, is what got the creep we have in the White House elected and it's what going to get Senator Obama elected.

What a bunch of republican't hypocrisy.

But, could we expect anything less?

]]> By: flip-flopper http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282727 flip-flopper Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:02:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282727 i guess it's easy to call a politician a flip-flopper, but hell i'd rather have someone do that then be a stubborn mule (i'm looking at you BUSH). McCain, however, freaking goes from anti-war to pro-war. what the hell? sometimes you should change your mind, sometimes you shouldn't. (HINT HINT) i guess it's easy to call a politician a flip-flopper, but hell i'd rather have someone do that then be a stubborn mule (i'm looking at you BUSH).

McCain, however, freaking goes from anti-war to pro-war. what the hell?

sometimes you should change your mind, sometimes you shouldn't. (HINT HINT)

]]> By: pam Eugene OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282722 pam Eugene OR Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:02:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282722 I think that is exactly what he did say. He just used different words. This great man stands behind what he says...just ask move on.org. Obama 08 I think that is exactly what he did say. He just used different words. This great man stands behind what he says...just ask move on.org.
Obama 08

]]> By: dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282718 dave Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:02:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282718 Good luck with getting an ego like Obama's to admit to something everybody in this world sees so clearly! Good luck with getting an ego like Obama's to admit to something everybody in this world sees so clearly!

]]> By: Ric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282688 Ric Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:58:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282688 Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain '08 Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain '08

]]> By: tr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282679 tr Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:57:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282679 John McCain has flip flopped on almost every single issue.....He debates himself on a daily basis!! McCain himself flip flopped on public financing in the primary but took it one step further which was illegal John McCain has flip flopped on almost every single issue.....He debates himself on a daily basis!! McCain himself flip flopped on public financing in the primary but took it one step further which was illegal

]]> By: Erica, ID http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282670 Erica, ID Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:56:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282670 You know what. When Reagan said it "was morning in America". I never saw the sunshine. That trickle down theory did not make it to my door. But with Barack, we are all in this together. Together we are taking our country back, and sittling down at the same table to fix our problems. It really will be morning in America when he is president. No, he won't be able to resolve all the problems at once because there are many, but he will be able to make a dent where it matters, like the war. America will ring that phone at 3:00am and Barack will be ready. Obama 08 You know what. When Reagan said it "was morning in America". I never saw the sunshine. That trickle down theory did not make it to my door. But with Barack, we are all in this together. Together we are taking our country back, and sittling down at the same table to fix our problems.

It really will be morning in America when he is president. No, he won't be able to resolve all the problems at once because there are many, but he will be able to make a dent where it matters, like the war.

America will ring that phone at 3:00am and Barack will be ready.

Obama 08

]]> By: altapres http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282669 altapres Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:56:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282669 Politicians like Obama are promising people. Full of promises that are to be broken. What else is new? Politicians like Obama are promising people. Full of promises that are to be broken. What else is new?

]]> By: Nic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282663 Nic Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:54:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282663 Flip flopping on campaign financing is not as huge as flip-flopping on oil drilling, or flip-flopping on abortion. Campaign finance isn't an issue the candidates will gain or lose votes over. When Obama all of a sudden decides to stay in Iraq, decides women don't have a right to choose, decides to give big corporations the better tax breaks, then we will have a problem. Flip flopping on campaign financing is not as huge as flip-flopping on oil drilling, or flip-flopping on abortion. Campaign finance isn't an issue the candidates will gain or lose votes over. When Obama all of a sudden decides to stay in Iraq, decides women don't have a right to choose, decides to give big corporations the better tax breaks, then we will have a problem.

]]> By: Stooge http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282656 Stooge Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:53:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282656 So what. Obama flip-flopped on financing and gave a lame excuse. The political damage of flip-flopping is not in somebody's stating the fact but in flip-flopper's acknowledging it. It makes the flip-flopper look weak and un-commanderly-in-chief. Obama will lose a few supporters (maybe) but will find scores of new ones with his privately financed carrots. If he did not, there would not have been a reason to flip-flop to start with. It's all games. Since 2000 McCain flip-flopped on immigration, tax cuts, campaign financing, fiscal responsibility and practical measures against climate change. And he is still standing up. His supporters don't get disgusted well because they trust their gut feeling and think he's honest and decent despite his standings, and also surprise surprise they like tax cuts policies themselves. That is why neither Obama's or McCain's supporters will be in any major way affected by this flip-flop. And those who don't support either don't care. Like anything they can be bought through expensive campaigning. And this is Obama's bet in this game. So what. Obama flip-flopped on financing and gave a lame excuse. The political damage of flip-flopping is not in somebody's stating the fact but in flip-flopper's acknowledging it. It makes the flip-flopper look weak and un-commanderly-in-chief. Obama will lose a few supporters (maybe) but will find scores of new ones with his privately financed carrots. If he did not, there would not have been a reason to flip-flop to start with. It's all games.

Since 2000 McCain flip-flopped on immigration, tax cuts, campaign financing, fiscal responsibility and practical measures against climate change. And he is still standing up. His supporters don't get disgusted well because they trust their gut feeling and think he's honest and decent despite his standings, and also surprise surprise they like tax cuts policies themselves.

That is why neither Obama's or McCain's supporters will be in any major way affected by this flip-flop. And those who don't support either don't care. Like anything they can be bought through expensive campaigning. And this is Obama's bet in this game.

]]> By: Preston of Denver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282655 Preston of Denver Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:53:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282655 Absolutely. There's nothing wrong with changing your views to fit the facts. The only times flip-flopping should really be applied as a negative term is when they legitimately flip-flop, like McCain claiming he never commented on Hillary Clinton's campaign when there's recordings that say the exact opposite. For example. Absolutely. There's nothing wrong with changing your views to fit the facts. The only times flip-flopping should really be applied as a negative term is when they legitimately flip-flop, like McCain claiming he never commented on Hillary Clinton's campaign when there's recordings that say the exact opposite. For example.

]]> By: Venus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282650 Venus Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:51:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282650 Well... let's be honest shall we! Obama ran a different campaign during the primary and so now he is running a change campaign for the general election! I don't blame Obama for changing! If it was the other way - McSame would do the same thing... he's pissed because he is having problems getting money from his donors! That's not Obama fault! Well... let's be honest shall we!

Obama ran a different campaign during the primary and so now he is running a change campaign for the general election!

I don't blame Obama for changing! If it was the other way – McSame would do the same thing... he's pissed because he is having problems getting money from his donors! That's not Obama fault!

]]> By: Angela, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282648 Angela, WA Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:51:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282648 Obama is American and he wants what's best for America. He is American. He is American. I didn't trust Bush who everyone loved. The GOP just had a bushfest promoting this guy. And look what we got--zero brains and $4. gas prices. Obama is my choice and the best choice for America. I can not wait to vote for him in November and I'm over 30 years old. November seems so far away. That's just how excited I am. Obama is American and he wants what's best for America. He is American. He is American. I didn't trust Bush who everyone loved. The GOP just had a bushfest promoting this guy. And look what we got–zero brains and $4. gas prices.

Obama is my choice and the best choice for America. I can not wait to vote for him in November and I'm over 30 years old. November seems so far away. That's just how excited I am.

]]> By: S King http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282645 S King Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:50:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282645 What if no one ever changed their mind??????????????? SKing Sonora Ky. What if no one ever changed their mind???????????????
SKing
Sonora Ky.

]]> By: Lynn, Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282642 Lynn, Missouri Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:49:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282642 I think Tim and Luke Russert had the right idea. I agree with you 100%, Wolf. I wish Bush and Cheney had learned that 8 years ago. I have a hard time making up my mind so changing it comes easy to me. By the way, great reporting on the Russerts, Wolf. Your a very good reporter yourself. I think Tim and Luke Russert had the right idea. I agree with you 100%, Wolf. I wish Bush and Cheney had learned that 8 years ago. I have a hard time making up my mind so changing it comes easy to me. By the way, great reporting on the Russerts, Wolf. Your a very good reporter yourself.

]]> By: lil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282640 lil Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:49:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282640 You are just trying to kick up dust, this is not a double standard. I am happy he is letting the people fund his campaign and not lobbist, that way he only owes favors to the american people and not lobbist. I dont see anything wrong with it. As a matter of fact I wouldnt want him to do it any other way. This way we the american people will be his boss and not the big companies. let john maccain say what he want to I want hear him I will change the channel because john mcain make me sick...../. You are just trying to kick up dust, this is not a double standard.

I am happy he is letting the people fund his campaign and not
lobbist, that way he only owes favors to the american people and
not lobbist.
I dont see anything wrong with it. As a matter of fact I wouldnt want him
to do it any other way.

This way we the american people will be his boss and not the big companies.
let john maccain say what he want to I want hear him I will change
the channel because john mcain make me sick...../.

]]> By: Didi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282634 Didi Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:47:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282634 Obama is getting his money from oversee thru internet!!!! Everybody thinks that it comes from small donors from USA, Think twice!!! Most of them are virtual reality! Somebody to check the donations! It is not easy, I know!!! Obama is a new Mafia! Obama is getting his money from oversee thru internet!!!!
Everybody thinks that it comes from small donors from USA,
Think twice!!!
Most of them are virtual reality!
Somebody to check the donations! It is not easy, I know!!!

Obama is a new Mafia!

]]> By: Chris11 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282632 Chris11 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:47:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282632 What happens when we all vote for him based on his iraq war position and then... you guessed it... he changes his mind and decides that we actually do need to be over there for the next 100 years too! Then what? Do we finally get mad? Do we finally hold him accountable? Or do we just say he is the great one who knows all!!!! Give me a break... he is calculated in everything he does... unfortunately his judgement lacks and eventually the veil of ignorance will be lifted from the eagles eyes. What happens when we all vote for him based on his iraq war position and then... you guessed it... he changes his mind and decides that we actually do need to be over there for the next 100 years too! Then what? Do we finally get mad? Do we finally hold him accountable? Or do we just say he is the great one who knows all!!!! Give me a break... he is calculated in everything he does... unfortunately his judgement lacks and eventually the veil of ignorance will be lifted from the eagles eyes.

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282621 Eric Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:46:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282621 NOTHING AT ALL, JUST ASK MCCAIN. NOTHING AT ALL, JUST ASK MCCAIN.

]]> By: Debbie, ND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282617 Debbie, ND Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:45:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282617 As Tim Russert says "nothing". I want someone who can change his mind for a better idea and not have the Spanish Inquisition fall upon him/her. As Tim Russert says "nothing". I want someone who can change his mind for a better idea and not have the Spanish Inquisition fall upon him/her.

]]> By: Haas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282611 Haas Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:44:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282611 Who cares why he changed his mind, just as long as he beats McCain! Let's try something new for once and get out of the old way of doing business in this country. Who cares why he changed his mind, just as long as he beats McCain! Let's try something new for once and get out of the old way of doing business in this country.

]]> By: sharon y Miliam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282610 sharon y Miliam Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:44:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282610 YOU are making an issuse about nothing. There is nothing wrong with him changeing his mind. Why should he use the governments money, when he has more of his own Via donations. Please ! People use some common sense. The TRUTH IS SOME PEOPLE DON'T WANT CHANGE. McCain is whinning. YOU are making an issuse about nothing. There is nothing wrong with him changeing his mind. Why should he use the governments money, when he has more of his own Via donations. Please ! People use some common sense. The TRUTH IS SOME PEOPLE DON'T WANT CHANGE. McCain is whinning.

]]> By: Robert Graham http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282600 Robert Graham Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:42:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282600 It is amazing to me that people complain about Obama want ing to use private money instead of public money. By not using tax payers money he is showing that he's looking out for the public's dollar. I think some people just want to complain about every thing. If you said they could get free gas, but they had to drive 50 miles to get it they would complain instead of finding a way to bring something positive out of it. I don't like to call people stupid, But they are making it hard for me not to call them stupid. I would plan the trip even if I had to make a family outing that saved me the gas for the trip. It is amazing to me that people complain about Obama want ing to use private money instead of public money. By not using tax payers money he is showing that he's looking out for the public's dollar. I think some people just want to complain about every thing. If you said they could get free gas, but they had to drive 50 miles to get it they would complain instead of finding a way to bring something positive out of it. I don't like to call people stupid, But they are making it hard for me not to call them stupid.
I would plan the trip even if I had to make a family outing that saved me the gas for the trip.

]]> By: stephen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282601 stephen Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:42:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282601 Only Barack Obama is allowed to change his mind, no one else too, if anyone else decides to change their mind, we are not allowed too - Because according to the Obamabots, Barack Obama is God and he is Perfect. The DNC bet on the wrong horse, I cannot believe Obama fans believe they do not need Hillary Voters. Ridiculous. Only Barack Obama is allowed to change his mind, no one else too, if anyone else decides to change their mind, we are not allowed too – Because according to the Obamabots, Barack Obama is God and he is Perfect.

The DNC bet on the wrong horse, I cannot believe Obama fans believe they do not need Hillary Voters. Ridiculous.

]]> By: Chris Lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282584 Chris Lee Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:39:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282584 Will Obama's decision save taxpayers $80 million? Will Obama's decision save taxpayers $80 million?

]]> By: DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282580 DC Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:38:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282580 I'm happy Obama changed his mind about federal matching funds. He doesn't need it - I'm funding him, like millions of others like me, a little bit each month. It doesn't bother me that he changed his mind about this - it doesn't actually affect me. McCain has changed his mind on IMPORTANT things, from offshore drilling to torture to immigration to campaign funding. He's just bitter because he doesn't have a base like Obama's who are willing to send money even if they cannot afford it because we want CHANGE. Yes, we can. I'm happy Obama changed his mind about federal matching funds. He doesn't need it – I'm funding him, like millions of others like me, a little bit each month. It doesn't bother me that he changed his mind about this – it doesn't actually affect me.

McCain has changed his mind on IMPORTANT things, from offshore drilling to torture to immigration to campaign funding. He's just bitter because he doesn't have a base like Obama's who are willing to send money even if they cannot afford it because we want CHANGE.

Yes, we can.

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282578 Eric Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:38:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282578 Wolf Blitzer must be supporter of John McCain because I have not once heard him stick it to McCain for flip-flopping on the other issues. McCain used to oppose Bush’s tax cuts for the very wealthy, but he reversed course in February to accommodate a more republican a point of view. The other inconsistencies of John McCain can be laid out. If you know Obama wants to cash in on these issues, then do you complain. Wolf Blitzer must be supporter of John McCain because I have not once heard him stick it to McCain for flip-flopping on the other issues. McCain used to oppose Bush’s tax cuts for the very wealthy, but he reversed course in February to accommodate a more republican a point of view. The other inconsistencies of John McCain can be laid out.

If you know Obama wants to cash in on these issues, then do you complain.

]]> By: Bulldog http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282575 Bulldog Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:37:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282575 Why didn't you ask that question when John Kerry was hammered as a flip flopper Wolfe? You are an idiot. Why didn't you ask that question when John Kerry was hammered as a flip flopper Wolfe? You are an idiot.

]]> By: DeVone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282572 DeVone Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:37:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282572 we pay taxes so why ask us for another $3.00 to pay for the presidential election , a nother scam so Senator Obama allow you to give or not give Senator Obama is saying he is working for his supporters not the government you democrates for McCane we know your minds we pay taxes so why ask us for another $3.00 to pay for
the presidential election , a nother scam so Senator Obama
allow you to give or not give Senator Obama is saying
he is working for his supporters not the government
you democrates for McCane we know your minds

]]> By: Chris Lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282569 Chris Lee Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:37:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282569 Obama's strength is his fluidity and ability to meet changing conditions. I have a problem with politicians flip-flopping to manipulate, deceive or pander. This is neither and I could care less that he has changed his mind. Obama's strength is his fluidity and ability to meet changing conditions. I have a problem with politicians flip-flopping to manipulate, deceive or pander. This is neither and I could care less that he has changed his mind.

]]> By: Joel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282555 Joel Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:35:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282555 Hey Blitzer, where were you 4 years ago when this was an issue? Hey Blitzer, where were you 4 years ago when this was an issue?

]]> By: Jeanie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282550 Jeanie Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:34:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282550 Wolf, Obama needed that extra money to hire Hilliary Clinton to help him capaign in order he may gain her followers. Jeanie-Austin, TX Wolf, Obama needed that extra money to hire Hilliary Clinton to help him capaign in order he may gain her followers. Jeanie-Austin, TX

]]> By: FactCheck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282546 FactCheck Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:33:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282546 This is a logical funding choice. McSame has flip-flopped on actual ISSUES that affect ACTUAL PEOPLE. Look at the list: Bush Tax Cuts Offshore Drilling Gitmo Abortion Estate Tax The Environment Oil Taxes Immigration The list goes on. McSame CANNOT BE TRUSTED ON THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT US! Obama 08! This is a logical funding choice. McSame has flip-flopped on actual ISSUES that affect ACTUAL PEOPLE. Look at the list:

Bush Tax Cuts
Offshore Drilling
Gitmo
Abortion
Estate Tax
The Environment
Oil Taxes
Immigration

The list goes on. McSame CANNOT BE TRUSTED ON THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT US!

Obama 08!

]]> By: Linda Feldman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282545 Linda Feldman Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:33:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282545 Changing your mind and admitting it, as Abraham Lincoln frequently did, by saying "I'm more intelligent today than when I made that comment is a good thing for government. The Bush doctrine of staying the course in the face of the truth is simple-minded. Changing your mind and admitting it, as Abraham Lincoln frequently did, by saying "I'm more intelligent today than when I made that comment is a good thing for government. The Bush doctrine of staying the course in the face of the truth is simple-minded.

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282544 Michael Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:33:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282544 Looks like the only "Change" we are going to get from Obama is from his "MIND" as in " I have changed my mind". That you suckers fell for this con artist, I can't stop laughing. Looks like the only "Change" we are going to get from Obama is from his "MIND" as in " I have changed my mind". That you suckers fell for this con artist, I can't stop laughing.

]]> By: Jen, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282542 Jen, CA Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:33:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282542 Nothing's wrong with that, Wolf. Except when such a politician ruthlessly destroys his opponents with his previous views -- and then, voila! suddenly espouses new ones -- which were, incidentally, the views of those ruthlessly destroyed opponents to begin with. I would call that intellectual bankruptsy and moral decay! But that's rapidly becoming the norm for most Americans, it appears -- so, of course Obama is their man! Nothing's wrong with that, Wolf. Except when such a politician ruthlessly destroys his opponents with his previous views - and then, voila! suddenly espouses new ones - which were, incidentally, the views of those ruthlessly destroyed opponents to begin with. I would call that intellectual bankruptsy and moral decay! But that's rapidly becoming the norm for most Americans, it appears - so, of course Obama is their man!

]]> By: It's a done deal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282537 It's a done deal Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:32:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282537 It depends whether changing views is an improvement for Americans or not. Obama not taking an $85 million dollar free hand out of tax payer's dollars in lue of raising his own doesn't hurt anyone I know. Drilling off our coasts, which Bush is now for, is obviously has a downside. It depends whether changing views is an improvement for Americans or not. Obama not taking an $85 million dollar free hand out of tax payer's dollars in lue of raising his own doesn't hurt anyone I know. Drilling off our coasts, which Bush is now for, is obviously has a downside.

]]> By: dubblek2@hotmail.com http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282529 dubblek2@hotmail.com Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:32:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282529 Nothing is wrong with a political candidate who changes their mind. Obama's campaign finance decision to not accept public funding from the government, but rather from the puplic directly, is "change we can believe in". Mccain's campaign finance decision to accept public funding from the government does not represent change. It represents continuation of a failed government campaign public financing system. Obama's decision is in alignment with what he annonced the first day after he bacame the presumptive Democratic nominee, that his party would no longer accept donations from special interests or PACs. That too was "change we can believe in". Obama is having his campaign rely on small contributions from "We the people...". Seems like back to our roots patriotism to me. Nothing is wrong with a political candidate who changes their mind.

Obama's campaign finance decision to not accept public funding from the government, but rather from the puplic directly, is "change we can believe in".

Mccain's campaign finance decision to accept public funding from the government does not represent change.

It represents continuation of a failed government campaign public financing system.

Obama's decision is in alignment with what he annonced the first day after he bacame the presumptive Democratic nominee, that his party would no longer accept donations from special interests or PACs. That too was "change we can believe in".

Obama is having his campaign rely on small contributions from "We the people...".

Seems like back to our roots patriotism to me.

]]> By: Michelle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282527 Michelle Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:31:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282527 Do you trust Obama to keep his word about the Iraq war? Do you trust Obama to keep his word about the Iraq war?

]]> By: Jerimiah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282523 Jerimiah Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:31:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282523 It depends on the reasons behind the switch. If the situation has changed, policy must as well. If a position changes based on pure political calculation (ahem, Mitt Romney and McCain), then the voters lose trust. It depends on the reasons behind the switch. If the situation has changed, policy must as well. If a position changes based on pure political calculation (ahem, Mitt Romney and McCain), then the voters lose trust.

]]> By: Molly Weasley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282521 Molly Weasley Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:31:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282521 What is ridiculous is when McCain changes his mind every time he talks to a different audience, which he has done throughout this campaign. What is ridiculous is when McCain changes his mind every time he talks to a different audience, which he has done throughout this campaign.

]]> By: Sarah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282519 Sarah Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:31:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282519 At least Obama doesn't sputter and get angry when accused of changing his point of view.... unlike McCranky. At least Obama doesn't sputter and get angry when accused of changing his point of view.... unlike McCranky.

]]> By: Josh Sumner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282512 Josh Sumner Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:30:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282512 Aren't politicians people too? I haven't heard of many people that haven't changed their mind about certain subjects. I think it's great that both Obama & McCain have changed their stance on a few issues. However, Obama still has my gauranteed vote. McCain is cut out to be a disaster for the economy, human rights, and how the world views America. Aren't politicians people too?

I haven't heard of many people that haven't changed their mind about certain subjects. I think it's great that both Obama & McCain have changed their stance on a few issues. However, Obama still has my gauranteed vote. McCain is cut out to be a disaster for the economy, human rights, and how the world views America.

]]> By: Artur de Freitas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/20/blitzer-whats-wrong-with-a-politician-who-changes-views/#comment-1282495 Artur de Freitas Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:28:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8037#comment-1282495 If a candidate consistently changes her/his mind as a result of ignorance then one has to ponder if a Presidential candidate shouldn't be reasonably well informed people. If a candidate consistently changes her/his mind as a result of ignorance then one has to ponder if a Presidential candidate shouldn't be reasonably well informed people.

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