givemeabreak
June 20th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

"Seems McCain can't win. People were attacking him because he wasn't visiting flooded areas and now that he was there, he's being attacked. I also love that when Obama changes his mind on ublic financing everyone claps and cheers but when McCain changes his mind about something he's a flip-flopper. Really, some of you Obama supporters are ridiculous, all this talk about change and a new political climate, but you can't let go of the name calling and personal attacks."

You are right. I'll try my best to be more consistent

Down with Obama
June 20th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

"AOL Straw Poll: Our weekly survey was restarted again on Friday, June 20 at 11AM ET. The first week of the general election AOL Straw Poll had nearly 410,000 votes. John McCain came out ahead of Barack Obama, 56%-44%. We will be launching a new version of this poll shortly that includes third-party presidential candidates.

This week it is McCain 64% to Obama's 36%. You can only vote once in this poll. There isn't a Blue State on the Map!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PUMApac

PUMA Democrats on the move!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I just ran a poll in which Ralph Nader is winning by 90% of the vote. See, I can make up data too when there is no proof to back it up. Most of the official polls show a dead heat and I think I'll trust the majority over the one.

He's for tax cuts he's against tax cuts then for it again he's against off shore oil drilling he's for it he'sfor campaign finance reform he's against it. mccain's the flipper leave obama alone for one thing

"gov did not share his concerns with us. . . . "we share the Gov's concerns." WHICH IS IT? This guy will lie about anything, as he learned from the master - w.

McCain went to Canada today.

McCain: My friends…
Canada: We're not your friends, buddy!

You blame bush and republicans but do you not know that its not the president but congress that make the rules the president just signs the dotted line and come up with some ideas and handels affairs and guess what the congress is almost all democrats that you people put there so if you are bieng into all the democrap you are not verry smart and are verry ignorant when it comes to polatics so just dont vote do America a favor and if you do vote be smart dont bie into change and liberal crap ok democraps

It is sad that McBush doesn't care about wasting local enforcement resources as a tradeoff for a vain attempt at a photo opportunity. Same old politics! Get out of the way old man and make room for the American people who are here to change this great country!!!!!!!

Dear A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square,

Your comments qualify for a prize: Xenophobic of the Week.

May all your children married foreigners and give you a human color pallete of grandchildren.

BG

I'm voting for McCain. At least I know where he stands. Obama is not trust worthy. McCain 08

Another thing Mccains views are not the same as Bush he just happens to agree with some of them at leas Mccain knows we need to become dependent from foreign oil and start using alternative fuel sorces onlike Obama or should I say Carter with his stay the same and raise taxes wow isnt that the last time we whent into a recession O ya it is so when you dont know what you are talking about keep you mouth shut so you dont look stupid

nightingale shut your racist mouth up .

Dear John,

If you ain't gonna pick up a shovel and help. Keep out!

Friends forver,
Chet

posted by: A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square

He may not be a Muslim now at least that is what he tells us, but you never know what goes on behind closed doors with him and his hurricane wife. Isn't she a piece of work?

Do you want to risk our country with an unknown who was raised in a foreign land? I don't think I want that risk
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ps shhhh don't anybody tell Nightingale, but Hawaii, where BO was raised is one of our United States, not a foreign land. Oh yes, he did live in indonesia when he was 6 years old and studied catechism in school. I never thought of Americans as being such scaredy cats. .

Fact: Obama was in a flooded area in Illinois and personally filled (reportedly) 15 sandbags in approximately one hour, but canceled a visit to Iowa after receiving the same request to stay away.

Fact: Local law enforcement and emergency personnel are already working their butts off to attempt to safeguard lives and property, they know if they do ro do not have time for the side show.

Fact: Both candidates care what happens to Iowa and all of the flooded areas.

Fact: Sometimes people who are not qualified to handle a situation just need to get out of the way and let the people who are qualified, do their jobs.

this neither the time or place for photo ops he could have made a pphone call to see if he could speed up aid support.

Hey concern citizen This is what you said

wow. this is the third time this week that McCain had to deny things. last night the ny times reported that McCain now says he did not support off shore drill. he said " I have to look back and check the quote." You are kidding right. You are running for president and you cannot recall stating that you are for off shore drilling. Unbelieveable. with technology it is easy to see his flip flop. I have to admit; I have never heard of a politican flip flop on his flip flop.
Now for the truth What about Obama he has never said his own words he stole them if you dont believe me look it up. and You want a man who you have never heard of is new to the senet and hates white people and pretends not to to run our country, not to mention the fact that he has said he will weaken the military so that he can spend the money on no good welfare recipients that should get off their beer gut buts and get a job!

Obama inquired about going to Iowa and was asked, just like McCain to stay away. He listened, went to help fill sandbags in Illinois.

McCain, never one to listen to ANYONE's recommendations (like very economist on the gas tax holiday) rejected the request to stay away and instead said they would provide their own security.

That is the truth, McCain camp lies.

But McCain's reward for coming to Iowa? Front page coverage. Only good thing is that it was right next to a picture of BUSH!!! Ha!

when he waves… his hands pivots like a "ClayMation"

… think I'll call him "Sen. McClayM" for now-on…

The governor asked both candidates to stay away because he didn't want all the fuss that goes along with the candidates to take away from what is important and that is the suffering of the people of Iowa. McCain should have stayed as he was asked, as Obama did.

Ironically…

Don't McCain look like a… (hate to say it)… "pupet"?

Like someone is literally pulling his strings…
(watch the way he interacts in photo opts… when he's with Bush, etc.)

Sometimes he seems so lost and synthetic.

I know he has disabilities… i know… i know…

But, really… am I the only one to find this ironic? It dosen't help when he tells lies and try to point out Obama's lesser evils…

"I'm a real-Boy!!!!!!"

BARRACK OSAMA Obama always tells the truth. He never flip flops unless it is about taking money from terrorits. This just another republican tactic. BARRACK OSAMA OBAMA IS A PROUD LIBERAL AND HIS RECORD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. BARRACK OSAMA OBAMA 2008.

Sounds like an idiot governor.

You say no one but rich vote for mccain try the whole military bimbo

Above: Senator John McCain spots a bird(was really a toy) in Iowa.

Get this out people !

In McCain's words, "I didn't really love America until I was deprived of her company." (From MSNBC's Dan Abram)

And he calls himself a patriotic "maverick".

Time to retire, McCrap!

WOW CNN great news reporting (not). You left out that Obama was also turned away from Cedar Rapid, Iowa. Way to make my Governor look like hes biased.

"I know a lot about John McCain, i have been supporting him for about 10 years. So dont go on about me not knowing my candidate, i know a lot about him and i like what i see/get."

McCain08 this is such a laughable comment! John McCain is a serial flipflopper who even changes his affliliation when it's to his advantage. He almost turned blue in 04 now he is the heir of Bush in 08.

"I have 2 sons if they decided to join the military i would be so proud of them. I think voluntaring to serve your country shows how much courage you have."

I agree service of country is noble, the men and women who have sacrificed for this country reminds us of the nobility of duty. But also think that the military should be led by a person who shows the judgement to work all angles before sending our brave people to fight and some even to die. John Mccain got the same intellegence report that all congress got and despite inaccuracies, voted to invade a country that had NOTHING to do with 9/11 or Alquaeda. He wants to "Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran" and has no use for strong diplomacy which has been lost in the Bush Administration.

The choice is pretty clear, and it's a choice that can change the world or keep it the way it is. McCain08 make a better choice for your kids and for yourself!

McCain is just determined to do what he wants to do. 'That's how old people are'. Better watch out McCain, Nader is trying to still your votes.
ha, ha

another free photo op,like the one in baghdad.can he swim?if not,someone should send him on a missouri boat ride.

Every time john mccain says"my freinds" followed by that cold smile i get a chill down my spine like someone just walked over my grave.

I doubt McCain was getting in people's way. I bet the picture on this article is of McCain pointing at a flood releif volunteer and shouting "You Da Man!"

McCain is living in a constant state of denial

Smart move, Governor. You know that where Republicans go, destruction follows. Or at least, no federal aid is given.

Remember Katrina

Where is Cindy McBush during all this? Obama in a landslide!

So EVERYONE lies but McCane and his incompetent staff?

I hope the Governor has recorded the call.

I hope once and for all, we can have positive proof of the Republicans' disgusting games.

Of course this story would appear. CNN although it is part of the media and supposed to be unbiased it clearly supports Obama the arrogant man who would be king.

John McCain is a fine man and a good politician! Thats why I'm voting for him.

God bless our troops

Can't afford to lose the photo opp war, ehh John ???

Barack beat you to this pressing flood crisis by about a week and was seen filling sand bags to help. That is an eternity.

He also called for volunteers to help and people have responded to his leadership.

Substance, not Sizzle, my friend ..

the party's over .Repub's will lose in every branch of the govement and lose big.

He only visits when people question why he hasn't been there, THEN they ask him to stay away, and he refuses because he needs the press. McFAKE

Why does McCain try so hard to distant himself from Bush in the public eye? Do what you want McSame we all know your policies mirrows Bush … please we figured that one out without you standing next to him. We are deeper then sound bites and photo oppurtunities.

Seems McCain can't win. People were attacking him because he wasn't visiting flooded areas and now that he was there, he's being attacked. I also love that when Obama changes his mind on ublic financing everyone claps and cheers but when McCain changes his mind about something he's a flip-flopper. Really, some of you Obama supporters are ridiculous, all this talk about change and a new political climate, but you can't let go of the name calling and personal attacks.

Why does McCain try so hard to distant himself from Bush in the public eye? Do what you want McSame we all know your policies mirrows Bush … please we figured that one out without you standing next to him. We are deeper then sound bites and photo oppurtunities.

That Iowa Governor stinks. But on another subject, wasn't Obama raised as a Muslim. Maybe he is not a Muslim now, but as I recall his dad was a Muslim and after a divorce, his mom married another black Muslim and took Obama to a Muslim country and lived there a spell.

He may not be a Muslim now at least that is what he tells us, but you never know what goes on behind closed doors with him and his hurricane wife. Isn't she a piece of work?

To be safe, there is another choice.

Do you want to risk our country with an unknown who was raised in a foreign land? I don't think I want that risk.

Obama is a girlie man. A real quitter. First he quit his preacher, then he quit his new preacher, then he quit his church, now he quit campaign financing and he wants to quit Iraq. Isn't that a piece of cake. A serial quitter. Who wants a quitter. America loves a winner and Obama certainly doesn't fit that definition.

david duke I hope you and your sons support for mccain backfires more votes for Barack.

John McCain, March 13, 2008 "I didn"t really love America until I was deprived of her company."

Michelle Obama "For the first time in my adult lifetime, I"m really proud of my country"

If you dare to compare the two, let me ask you - Now, who is running for the president again?

Obama 08-16

charlott if you marry someone a month afther divorcing your first wife odds are you were fooling around with said person. you know cindy.

Typical liberal governor.

He should sip tea with Obama and the terrorists.

McSame and Bush together in Iowa……..miles apart for the same photo ops, both did nothing to help the people affected byt the flood except to stand there look crazy point at the waters and hope no one invokes Katrina.

Hispanic For McCain. Stop hating. Are you even legal, can you even vote. I'm sure most of the Hispanics you say will vote for McCain can't even vote. Why didn't they show up in the primaries for Hillary?

Independent in Iowa. Are you still whining? If you want to help Hillary then put your money where your mouth is. She doesn't need your vote now she needs your money. Put up or shut up.

McCain should stay away from all the states of the USA and run for the president of Iraq(as his mind is always there)..poor old PTSD warmonger !
McCain might be old, but he has got…ummmm…well a wife who is rich ! So he

Obama is the best person for WH.

Obama 08-16

the charge is treason for Mr. libby

Alice in Florida. Vote for McCain and Hillary won't win in 2012. She'll need Obama's voters then and we won't vote for her. .

IF the governor of Iowa actually did ask McCain to stay away, it was solely because of partisan politics, that is clear. He did not seem to object when BO was there for a few minutes to get his photo op.

Wayne. And what has McCain done lately. He's been in politics for 50 years. Oh I forgot, you have to actually attend meetings and vote to make change. And when he did vote he voted 95% in Bush's favor and that's when he could make up his mind wherever that is.

McCain needed this photo op. He could care less about the victims. Ha!!!! Just get the picture!!!! Doesn't this remind us of Bush flying over Katrina. and flying over Katrina………and flying away from Katrina. While people were dying because of Katrina.

Democrats Unite.

Change and Broken Promises. You must be talking about McCain.
I mean McShift who has flip flopped on every issue. Obama not taking public financing doesn't hurt anybody but maybe his campaign.
McShifts flip flops hurts all Americans.

The people of Iowa are being severely punished as they have displeased the heavens by being the first state to vote for Obama.
Illinois and Missouri who also voted for Obama are now being deluged by the overflowing Mississippi River. There is nothing but woe and armageddon for these states as their homes and businesses sink under the waters.

Belle2. You missed Obama ben Laden, Obamanation, etc…

June 20th, 2008 2:12 pm ET
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Bill From Florida ……….I'm sure Obama's people sent this to the media.YOU people better wake up, if Obama is elected President, We are all in BIG trouble…………WE ARE IN TROUBLE NOW …..WAR GAS AND FOOD PRICES!!!!! BY the MEDIA WAS THERE!!!!

CNN PLZ POST 3x

If you're not going to pick up a shovel and help, get out of the way. Nobody wants to hear any more of your promises. You'll go back to Washington and not approve funds that will help them like you did
Katrina victims.

America is drowning, Senator McCain. Please stay out so that the people who can rescue her can do their jobs.

While you're waiting, maybe you can help Cindy do something good in Southeast Asia, except that since you refer to Asians as "gooks", you might not be welcome there, either.

One has to wonder about all the PUMA Dems voting for McCain in 08 so they can vote for Hillary in 12…must be a very large crystal ball.
I wonder what your excuse will be in 12 when Obama is up for re-election.
Oh well, Im not getting any richer, listening to those who want 4 more years of a Bush legacy.
Lets shove Roe vs Wade in the toilet along with the economy and 4500 plus lives from the soldiers who gave the ultimate.
But than again, the PUMA Dems find it easier to chirp from the cheap seats, than take a stand.

Just my thoughts, from one who has served and continues to serve.

Obama 08 & 12
Live for the now…

To: Alice In Florida June 20th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Why the lame attitude by so many of you PUMA-crats? That tired Select, not Elected line is getting old really fast. Please try something more creative, like the truth for a change. I have much respect for Hillary, but she lost fair and square. You have a right to your opinion, but you PUMA's are intentionally attempting to sabotage things for those of us who support Obama. If you want to vote for McCain in protest, or stay at home in November, that too is your right, but you and your gang are petty to continue the divisiveness. Get over your anger and move on with you life. I bet Hillary will do just that too.

Obama '08

As an Iowan and a caucus goer, I know that Mr. Dillion is indeed an Obama supporter. And since, as one Obama adviser said on tv today, the ends justify the means. So if you have to lie and cheat to win the election, its ok because we're serving a higher power, the great god obama, may his name be praised forever. Principles, truth, ethics all take a backseat to Obama winning. Obama MUST win at any and all costs. Thats all thats important, Obama must win, resistance is futile. Drink the kool-aid, now.

The IOWA governor did ask OBAMA not visit cedar rapids some of you MCCAIN supporters need to get your FACTS straight because your obvisouly not listening or looking at what is factual.

Obama was asked to stay away and he did. As for Obama filling sand bags for a photo-op……. He is the senator from ILLINOIS and he was filling sand bags in ILLINOIS. THe way I look at it, it was his job to help out the people of his state. All politicians do it- at least he showed up when his help could matter rather than showing up after the disaster to look around and say "Wow this is bad." I'll take someone who tries to help before the disaster to anyone who comes late to the game any day of the week.

Oh look! I'm John McMIllionaire and I can point!

The Governor's staff are lying, not his. Obama's staff is lying about meeting and discussing public financing, not his. Seems like McCain and his staff are the only honest people in government today, surrounded by liars everywhere they go.

go onto that famous video posting site and watch this one.

/watch?v=G6LtKDwVo-o

I like John Edwards as V.P.

Fill Sandbags are you kidding me? Where is the outrage on broken levees? Where are the congressional hearings on "Levee Breaks" whose responsible for the flooding no only in Iowa but in other areas? Don't worry fellow Iowians. FEMA will be there to help you and you won't worry about the FEMA support sent to foreign countries. Let's not beat up Congress, just take my picture and donate to my campaign.

AOL Straw Poll: Our weekly survey was restarted again on Friday, June 20 at 11AM ET. The first week of the general election AOL Straw Poll had nearly 410,000 votes. John McCain came out ahead of Barack Obama, 56%-44%. We will be launching a new version of this poll shortly that includes third-party presidential candidates.

This week it is McCain 64% to Obama's 36%. You can only vote once in this poll. There isn't a Blue State on the Map!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PUMApac

PUMA Democrats on the move!!!!!!!!!!!!

campaign finances who cares . Don ,t hate because more regular folks would rather give Obama money . he owns the internet the rest of you are out of step.

The Obama camp never talked to McCain about excepting public funding, so they are lying…Iowa's gov never asked McCain to stay away, so he's lying… Seems strange that the biggest flip-flopper in the campaign is the only one who isn't lying! LOL

Bill From Florida ……….I'm sure Obama's people sent this to the media.YOU people better wake up, if Obama is elected President, We are all in BIG trouble…………WE ARE IN TROUBLE NOW …..WAR GAS AND FOOD PRICES!!!!! BY the MEDIA WAS THERE!!!!
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Let me say this again so the repubs can understand…. Obama was asked by the governor of iowa to not come to visit the state to strained resources, this is why Obama is not in Iowa.

Think about it, what can Mccain possibly do in Iowa but look for a photo-op?

“The governor never called the campaign to express this concern,” the McCain aide added.

If McCain and his aides/handlers lack the sensitivity, concern for public safety and common sense to avoid areas hit by natural disasters for photo op, then he needs to down size his ego and go through some sensitivity training. At 71 it's too late for him to develop a modicum of common sense. At 71 it's rather pathetic that he had to be taken to task on this rather simplistic issue.

Obama filled sandbags. He didn't need to insert himself in the disaster area, so McCain decided he needed to wade through the flooded areas only to be reminded to stay away.

I've got a campaign theme song for McCain: "Anything you can do I can do better. I can do anything better than you."

I really believe McBush was ask to stay away, if you do not go to help stay home. Of course they could not tell the prez that he had just finished his fair well tour over seas and I believe Iowa wanted to make sure that was he last trip there. Of course Geo.Bush would not have listened any way.Oh that sounds like McBush is following the Bush policy, I do what I darn well please no matter who I hurt. Why didn't McBush ask Bush for a ride to Iowa, he is all ways hounding Obama. To gastoys, I believe Obama did not go to Iowa because he did not want to be in the way. Either you don't listen well or your stupid. Obama filled sand bags in Ill. Maybe you should change your name for gas toys to gas bag. To Bill in Florida, maybe Obama is more concerned about the good old USA,different idea put the USA first.
Of course your coast under John McBush will look like the oil fields of Iraq. Obama 08 Connie from Indiana

DID YOU KNOW NADER IS OLDER THEN MCCAIN? Ralph Nader (born February 27, 1934). WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF WISDOM. JUST THINK BORN BEFOR THE FULE INJECTOR, POWER TOOLS, THE CITY OF WATERPROOF LA.

Once again all you Knucle Heads supporting OBAMA think he the God of everything WOW how crazy people can think!!!! I said many times OBAMA does not like Hispanic People. The Puerto Rican Nation won't forget what he did in Puerto Rico by stealing money for his campaign, The Puerto Rican in New York, New Jersey, MA, CT, and Florida will support John McCain. Why because they support Hillary Clinton NOT OBAMA!! Read the news lately he having trouble with the Hispanic Vote. The Mexican People will vote for John McCain, The Cuban People will support John McCain. Hispanic make up 15% of the population in the United States do the Math!!!. Ask OBAMA about the Puerto Rican in Chicago they don't support him!!!!! and that is the Truth!!! Hispanic for McCain 2008 Ask PUMA Nation!!!!!!

McCain came all after the fact to get his photo-op. Even after being told not to show up.. Reverse to last week

OBama include something on his website and visit a flood area to help fill sandbags….. and for the person that stated the O shirt nor hands were dirty.. Oh you got all that from 1 photo shown on this site. Maybe you were there helping out… please enlighten

Now who wanted the photo op

Belle2 ……….If you can support your position with intelligent argument, why don't you? Why do you need to say: if you believe……….., you are ignorant, racist, stupid etc. Why do you need to call others names: McBush, HillBilly. If you really believe McCain is similar to Bush, why not point out the similarities instead of calling him names. This hatred and animosity has no place in American politics. You are worse than the swiftboat ads……….YOU forgot to mention attacks on MR OBAMA and MICHELLE …….I believe these are YOUNG PEOPLE ….DEMS and REPUBLICANS INDEPENDENTS all RACES and RELIGIONS

It's official! I now trust McCain's word or honesty as much as I do Bushs - not at all.

Obama would rather sip tea with leaders of terrorist nations then visit our troups in Iraq or have town hall discussions with McCain and citizens throughout the US on the issues pressing of our nation.

Also, who cares what the world thinks about the US. I don't. I'm not looking to elect a popular cheerleader to be President of US. I want someone with some backbone who is not afraid to say what they think and play hard ball.

You people so concerned with what other countries think about us have probably never even traveled overseas. I can tell you other countries are not worried one bit what we think about them or their policies!!!

Enough Said!!!

McCain in 2008!!!

The very next time Repub. trashes Mrs. Obama . I think cindy mccain'spast should come to light

Hey Democrats for McCain…….Thank you for voting with us, However we feel you are laughing stock of politics and could never truely welcome you turncoats……we will enjoy your votes and "USE" you to the fullest. Do you expect anything from us in return…….LMAO

McCain 08

TO……..Bill From Florida June 20th, 2008 12:52 pm ET
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BILL WE ARE ALREADY IN BIG TROUBLE AND OUR PRESIDENT NAME IS G. W. BUSH, high gas, war, high food, mortgage cost and ect…………..

ANOTHER VOTER OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE REAL WORLD……..

I think those fossiles Mccain , Nader, Barr, and Leiberman should play shuffle board

Thank you…….yardstylze June 20th, 2008 12:21 pm ET, and Dan Abrams
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The truth COMES out why Cindy McCain decided to change her mind about the candidates family being off limits. WOW, someone must have contacted her after the repubs got wind of this footage……..Like I said WHO gave C. McCain the right to judge anybodies wife comments……
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Isn't it funny how everyone is a liar except McCain. This is a guy who opted in to public financing, then opted out, then opted in again. This is a guy who won't follow his own McCain/Finegold Act, this is a guy who claims Obama said people were bitter and turn to the Constituion (which he never said), this is the guy who was against off-shore drilling and is now for it, this is the guy who over and over again has sold out on every issue he ever stood for.

Sorry McCain, I use to support you but you are nothing more but a lying sell out. Real leadership means taking a stand…. that's change we can believe in!

AND WHO APPOSED THE FLOOD CONTROLL

FUNDS FOR THE STATE? MCBUSH HIMSELF.

HE IS SUCH A PATRIOT?

WITH PATRIOTS LIKE THAT WE DON'T NEED ENEMIES.

A BILLION A DAY IN IRAQ, BUT OUR CITIES CRUMBLING,

ALON WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS & OUR ECONOMY.

Gees McCain, if you're not invited to the party, maybe you shoud just stay away. Frankly, there are alot of people now who DON'T want you or Cindly anywhere near them.

Just go sit on your porch, in your rocking chair, and watch the sun set in the West.

Obama decided to not come to my home town of Cedar Rapids because he said he wanted all the resources to be dedicated towards the flood effort. He was here like 2 weeks prior for his end of primary speech though. McCain clearly did not feel the same way.

drug abuse,stealing ,adultry I guess iwould be proud of my country to if no matter how many laws ibroke , how many people i hurt yet i was steal given a free ride by the media.

McCain and his first wife were seperated when he met Cindy. He did not cheat on her. Get your facts straight. I do not support Mccain but quit lying. I hate the lies and mis-quotes the uninformed always spew.

McCain cares as much about the flooding here as he does about the Everglades in Florida. Arizona purchased land in the Everglades of Florida some 30 years ago, McCain was a Senator then, and he never did anything for the preservation of the Everglades. I keep telling people over and over again, McCain is not the person you want for President because he ain't gonna do squat and will have temper tantrums if anyone crosses him.

Whenever there is something negative about John McCain it comes from the Obama Negative Caucus.

They rub their ugly big hands together and ask themselves, what can they do for "he who can not be named *61″ and they concoct negative images . Did you notice McCain did not wear any girly gloves.

But it will not work, because Puma Pac has McCain's Back!

Come and join Puma Pac

Look, though he was told to stay away, he couldn't afford to miss the photo-op. So old school - so yesterday - so not electable, even for the third time.

GERIATRIC SLEAZO APPOSED THE

FUNDS FOR FLOOD CONTROL. THAT IS WHY

THE GOVERNOR DID NOT EVEN WANT HIM IN THE

STATE. MCWORTHLESS IS APPOSED TO ALL MONEYS

OUR MONEYS, SPENT ON US CITIES, UNLESS THEY GO

TO HIS & BUSH OIL MEN FRIENDS.

SPENDING AMERICAN TAX DOLLARS ON AMERICANS

IS BIG GOVERNMENT, BUT SPENDING A BILLION OR SO

PER DAY IN IRAQ IS JUST FINE WITH THEM. AND THESE BOYS

TALK ABOUT PATRIOTISM. WAKE UP AMERICA .

WE ARE BEING DONE BY OUR OWN, NOT THE FOREIGNERS.

Obama eats PUMa's from Dinner

I like John McCain…not voting for him….but his heart is in the right place - just keep the Clintons away from the White House…we don't want Obama to be another Vince Foster….do we?

Another lie from McNuts and company. A nice photo op for good old Johnny so we won't remember how his boy Georgie handled Katrina and Rove used a natural disaster for political gain.

So it's ok for Obama to visit the flood-ravaged state because he is a DEMOCRAT and McCain, because he is a REPUBLICAN, has put a "strain on already-overtaxed area law enforcement?" How unfair and pathetic is that? Gov. Culver is pinhead for even making this suggestion. Does he think that people are stupid and will not mind his obvious bias?

I know John Mccain isn 't calling Obama a flip flopper when Mccain flipped on off shore oil drilling among other things . P.S. When is the media going to start vetting cindy mccain

Bill From Florida ………..I'm sure Obama's people sent this to the media.
By the way when is Obama going to Iraq??? I bet he flip flops on that
too.
You people better wake up, if Obama is elected President, We are all
in BIG trouble…………..WE ARE IN BIG TROUBLE NOW……….WAR GAS
FOOD etc

AT LEAST MCCAIN SHOWED UP!
Obama was supposed to come but didn't because of the flood, there are more than 2 cities in Iowa and Obama couldn't find another one to visit? Instead he went to Chicago where the $$$$$ is. Can't trust the HOPE for CHANGE when he keeps CHANGING, what HOPE do I have if the message of HOPE keeps CHANGING? I HOPE people open their eyes to what Obama is really about other than a slick talker. Then maybe we could all talk about CHANGE.

I know a lot about John McCain, i have been supporting him for about 10 years. So dont go on about me not knowing my candidate, i know a lot about him and i like what i see/get.

I have 2 sons if they decided to join the military i would be so proud of them. I think voluntaring to serve your country shows how much courage you have.

Liberals/lefties think the governmetn should control everything. Take a look at Italy. Berlesconi was voted out because of the iraq war, he was replaced with a far-left liberal who ran the country through big government /taxing etc., and not long after he was in he was voted out so the right winged Berlosconi could take over again.

We are in big trouble if Obama is elected? If having jobs staying in the United States versus going oversees like they are now, gas prices going down instead of up like they are now, our troops coming back home instead of being in Iraq for another 100 years, healthcare for everyone, social security secured for everyone instead of going privatized…I think I like trouble!!!

It's a photo-op for McCain.

"See how much I care!"

Wasn't it just yesterday you Obama supporters were whining that McCain took too long to go there? Now you are whining because he did. Looks like you have the right candidate in Mr. Flip-Flop Obama. Where were all the complaints when Obama had his five minute sandbag photo op? Do you think there is any relationship between the fact that the governor is Democratic and a big Obama supporter and McCain's lack of welcome?

Independent-woman-for -Obama. re Katrina. You conveniently forget that it was the Democratic mayor of New Orleans who refused to issue a mandatory evacuation order which resulted in many needless deaths and tens of thousands trapped. It was the Democratic governor who botched the state's response. Yes, the Federal response was bad, but the city and state governments had the first responsibility to respond and they blew it. Tell the whole story or say nothing at all!

Maybe they asked a Republican to stay away because they saw how well they handled Katrina?

Bill From Florida:

"I'm sure Obama's people sent this to the media.

By the way when is Obama going to Iraq??? I bet he flip flops on that
too.

You people better wake up, if Obama is elected President, We are all
in BIG trouble."

Yes we will be in "BIG trouble" because citizen of the world will envy the US more for Its leadership and will look-up to the US more as the world leader in democracy, economy, and prosperity.

And as for Obama's trip to Iraq, he will put McCrap in shame. He will look so presidential that world's citizen will see him as the US president and McCrap is just some senator ftom US (wait, he IS a senator from the US).

I don't like Obama, but I'll never vote for McCain.

He's an anti-woman jerk who dumped is first wife after she was seriously injured in a car accident and will make criminals out of women and thier doctors by overturning Roe-v-Wade.

I used to live in Iowa, and I can see why McCain needs to get his photo-ops in there. Iowa's definitely trending blue right now. I was visiting relatives there over Christmas and the place was buzzing for Obama.

My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the floods.

The posters who make idiotic and stereotyped comments about age are truly ignorant.

I feel sorry for your parents.

How is this partisan politics when my governor asked Obama to stay away and he did. But McCain comes wether we want him or not.

Also what is the big deal about Obama going to Iraq. I have been there and I don't wish that upon anyone.

"He's one John McCain in front of white Republicans. And he's a different John McCain in front of Hispanics," complained Rosanna Pulido, a Hispanic and conservative Republican who attended the meeting.

All you need to know about McCain right here ………He is sooo over.

FREE COUNTRY MORONS, HE CAN GO WHERE HE WANTS TO. HE IS NOT A FELON LIKE YOU OBAMABOTS. HAHAHAHAHA !!!!

I think they wanted McCain out of there because he would put a strain on their healthcare system.

In Case you have'nt noticed, We're already in BIG trouble. Everybody in the world hates us, even the rich are losing their homes, 401 k's are plumetting, the dolloar is worth nothing and we'll all be speaking chinese in 20 years because we will owe them everything including our children. Our boys at least, they don't want girls.

Republican for Obama; Didn't Democratic Clinton do the same thing to his wife and is still doing it.?…

A chief of staff said there were worries, yet McCain goes through an area where they said he was welcome and it wouldn't cause a strain, and they back up his claim yet McCain gets in trouble for it? I am sorry but when does this blind hatred for McCain ever end with the Obama supporters? A politics of change is becoming nothing more than a campaign of hatred like the swiftboaters of 4 years ago. This is becoming a compulsion and obsession to find the worst in everything anyone does and never let any form of criticism go Obama's way.

Culver for VP!

I wonder if someone in Iowa has been building an Ark. Interesting how Iowa went for Obama and now we have this disaster. Just a thought. What next Locust or Famine. Is there a message here.

Had he not gone, the Dems would be complaining that he wasn't interested enough in visiting and offering help. Dems or never satisfied, even when they get their way its still not enough.

McCain is already working to make change for the better. Obama hasn't done anything in the meager four years he has been in the senate. If he is so capable of creating change, why hasn't he changed anything yet.

McCain is already putting new policy forward for change.

Nobama '08′ , stop the dali-bama train, don't drink the kool-aid

It's so funny reading these comments every day..mark this post.. John McCain will be president despite every news org trying to make it seem like this is a close race. I just can't wait for it to be over with in 4 months and end this wishful thinking by the left …for the THIRD straight election. The U.S. is a conservative country, except for 15 major urban areas…check out a county by county voting map of 2000 and 2004 for the facts.

There is a great book written by John Dean (Former Nixon Whaite House Chief Counsel) it's called "Conservatives Without Conscience". In it he methodically cites a number of scientific studies that have researched the mind of a "conservative". Among the scariest qualities are: "Authoritarian", "situationally rational" (I.E. someone who twists reality to fit their views), "contradictory" (I. E. someone who is pro-life and pro capital punishment, pro freedom and pro Guantanimo, etc.). These people are power oriented (or power complicit) and seek to dominate as a way to control their environment. Thier way of dominating to to knock down anyone who disagrees with them (E.G. Rush Limbaugh, FOX News, etc.).

Dean describes these post-Goldwater conservatives (Newt Gingrich et.al.) as a new idieology: "Authoritarians". What's most frieghtening when you look at thier methods is that these people are closer to facist / nazi mentality than anything we have seen in America to date.

More than ever, citizens of America have to ban to protect our rights from the encroaching "Big Brother". The Republican party has gone astray - it's time to get them out of office. It's time to call these new extremists what they really are: AUTHORITARIANS

McCain just went for a photo shot so it can't be said that he did not
show up.

Perhaps the Governor's aide wanted his African Idol , Obama, to be in the spotlight and not McCain. What a bunch of hipocrites.
Party before the people. That is why we need McCain as President.
He is an American first and a Republican second.

Good. What is he doing any way. The GOP policy ( the failed ) is not helpful no miore. We know what they stand for. We need a uniter not a devisive.

When Katrina happened he was throwing party wiht Bush now his trying to look better!!1

I'm sure they did ask him to stay away - they asked Obama to stay away initially because of the increased security Obama would need.

It shouldn't take a personal call from the governor to realize your photo-op isn't as important as the state and local police involved in the recovery, cleanup, and organization efforts. I think Obama should have stayed away as well.

mccain is a liar. His bushes little puppet. This guy is a puppet.

McCain is like a fish out-of-water.

McCain is too commercial and has shown to have no genuine trait.

SLEAZO STOPPING FOR A PHOTO OP,

PROBABLY NAUZIATED THE GOVERNOR,

WHOSE STATE GOING THROUGH HELL.

Actually, I Dont Want Him Around Me Either!

What I want to know is where's the cake? McCain can't be expected to enjoy a flood without cake.

I DON'T BLAME THE GOVERNOR.

SCUM BAG SHOWS UP FOR A PHOTO UP,

WHEN PEOPLE ARE EVERYTHING THEY OWN.

Disaster = photo op… how fake can you be?

What is John McCain trying to prove… he is not playing golf like George was??? What could he possibly accomplish by being there but getting his photo and getting in the way.

Don't be fooled again people.

Dear Senator McCain:

Would you please stay out of the lone star state as well?

Thanks, my friend-

Sincerely,

Texas

PS: Oklahoma says "ditto"

carolflowery.

i would think iowans should think back that this happened only days after Obama returned there after the dems pulled their exit strategy for Clinton's defeat, maybe it is karma.
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So which karma was it for newoleans(katrina),and what about other states involved in the flood,fire,twister,e.t.c.

You are just a neocompu, hate filled,(when you are filled with hate you will never think positive and it contributes to poverty cause you wont have time to think of what will help your life.
your fellow americans are huting and people from here (CANADA)are crying and pitying for your own brothers/sisters and instead of finding a way to help the victims you are there thinking rubish in your head.don't worry that karma will caugth up with you soon if you don't stop the hate, omoko like you.

peter,toronto,canada.

"Obama won a caucaus in Iowa. I am pretty sure that Iowa will go republican in november as it usually does throughout its history. He is a fool. A caucaus in no way represents your constitueancy. It is just a bunch of people who get togther that are either retired and got nothing else to do.,or a bunch of people who have no job and are on welfare and somebody give them some money to show up or a bunch of left wing radicals. Like I said not a true snap shot of your state. All caucaus 's should be outlawed."

You know, is people like you that shouldn't run for President in the near future. All I'm saying is look it how true of an American you are, that's all.

It's McSame and Bush.together again in Iowa..the Governor said to his people –NO PICTURES –to be taken of him anywhere near McBush (their political lives are at stake)

You never saw any pictures of Bush and McSame together yesterday did ya….they were there at the same time DUH.

As usual McBush is trying to be he hero by saying "never again" he knows how is party screwed up after Katrina.

Meanwhile Bush Jr was down the street saying how sorry he was for the people (a true idiot)..he couldn't give a rats butt…..nobody but nobody wants to be seen anywhere near these two losers.

Must we hear every detail of what the canidates do, talk about media overload. Next we will know the number times they visit the toilet. Geez……..

Is it just me or is McCain or his wife denying somthing almost everyday??

Katrina needed you and welcomed you, but you stayed out. Iowa says stay away they don't need you, but you go anyways. Hmmmmmmmm, go figure.

I wish people would treat that area of flooding as a disaster area and not a photo op. What Obama did placed him beside us helping his fellow citizen and what McCain and Bush did placed them above us in a superior position. Actions speak so much louder than any words can.

Raymond Duke, Son of David Duke! He also needs spell check.

Did the campaign even bother to check with the state of Iowa if it was okay to survey the problem areas? That would have shown forethought. I wish that had happened. It is interesting that McCain isn't seen with the president there in Iowa… I wonder why?

sPoNgEbOb sQuArEpAnTs:

I totally agree with you. Obama is all about change, when it benefits him.

Raymond Duke:

I was at the caucus this year and I can say that I'm 33 and employed. There were a lot of young people this year supporting Obama. I agree with you as well, there should be no caucus. It was bitter cold that night and the mature population that supports Hillary couldn't make it out to vote. It truly was not a snap shot of our state.

Also, Obama won barely. He was statistically tied with Edwards.

Right. The governor didn't call McCain, he has people to do that.

sPoNgEbOb sQuArEpAnTs READ THIS!!

FOX : is only there to promote Republican agenda.
NBC : is only there to promote the agenda of Democrats
CNN and ABC are usually neutral

Your long rant was almost thought out in a weird way but when you posted the above about CNN and ABC you gave yourself away LOL. You and about 3 other Objective people would agree with you there.

Raymond Duke: Come November, here in the great state of Iowa, McCain and you will choke on the koolaide.

Every Democrat wanting Obama to win in November should welcome a visit from McCain as his tired old appearance is enough to turn the tide against him not to say anything about him wanting to continue with the failed policies of the past 8 years.

My advice is if you can get the old fella to show up try and get him to speak if nothing else it's good for a laugh.

I don't live in Iowa and i feel the same way, But seriously Gov Culver is using wisdom, the money and resources could be used better to help the local community, rather than waste it on McBush.

Like John remembers how it happened.

Everyone touts McCain as a war hero because of his POW status. In actuality he gave military secrets away during his captivity in exchange for special treatment there. He is considered by many that have firsthand knowledge as a war criminal. Do the research, its no secret.

LOLOL His Photo- OP was not wanted and was a BURDEN to the people and he STILL goes there. Maybe if he were SINCERE and Picked up a Shovel a week ago when it was needed like OBAMA he wouldn't look like a Too Little too late opportunist…..BUT tHat is was he is….his daddy Bush too!

Mcain is

out of luck.

No win McCain lol

Considering that McCain shouldn't want to share the same time and place with Bush, he should have taken Iowa's advise and reschedule.

Now the topic is "McCain is distancing himself from the President and leader of republican party". lol

Who do I believe…Mr. Dillon, who has no reason to lie, or Mr. McCain, who has every reason?

Some may think that McCain is a flip flopper on issues, some may think he's a LIAR! I have come to the realization that he has some short circuits in the old mind causing some major neuro problems. This "MY FRIENDS" is known as the onset of dementia

OBAMA 08

on my way to see OBAMA in JAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have my check book ready…

If McCain really cared he would be filling sandbags like Obama did. He could at least sent his people there to do that. He is such a jerk . Those people seriously need help not a photo op.

I'm sure Obama's people sent this to the media.

By the way when is Obama going to Iraq??? I bet he flip flops on that
too.

You people better wake up, if Obama is elected President, We are all
in BIG trouble.

people may actually vote for this guy? i find this amazing.

I think the governer should of kick Mccain out. Mccain visit to Iowa is not going to help them he needs to get lost.

It's interesting the stories that seem to come out regarding this "straight talk" guy. They spend most of their time denying and no time solving………McSame - the Greedy Oil Party's standard bearer. SAD.

Stay home and keep an eye on Cindy you old codependent. Just like you cheated on your first wife she may be doing the same to you.

stay away john,please stay away because you are out of touch

We all know how backwards and mean the people of Iowa are…they choose the loser Obama in those caucuses that the Obama people sabotaged. Their Gov must be of the same breed. Sniffing too much of those pig fumes

This governor may have him a hard time getting elected the next time he run by playing these political games for the Obama camp. Obama won a caucaus in Iowa. I am pretty sure that Iowa will go republican in november as it usually does throughout its history. He is a fool. A caucaus in no way represents your constitueancy. It is just a bunch of people who get togther that are either retired and got nothing else to do.,or a bunch of people who have no job and are on welfare and somebody give them some money to show up or a bunch of left wing radicals. Like I said not a true snap shot of your state. All caucaus 's should be outlawed.

I have voted for every Democratic nominee since Carter. However, I don't want to be connected to Democrats (or anyone else) who would use the tactics of persuasion used in the comments and blogs of the various websites I have seen. I don't know if these are written by young people who simply were not taught to respect other opinions or if these people are just mean spirited.

In any case, I hope you understand that you are not helping anyone when you resort to calling people names or otherwise insulting them. It makes it clear that you cannot support your position and, therefore, hope to persuade by intimidation. If you can support your position with intelligent argument, why don't you? Why do you need to say: if you believe……….., you are ignorant, racist, stupid etc. Why do you need to call others names: McBush, HillBilly. If you really believe McCain is similar to Bush, why not point out the similarities instead of calling him names. This hatred and animosity has no place in American politics. You are worse than the swiftboat ads.

I doubt McCain is being truthful, since Obama was asked to stay away before and he complied, even though Iowa's governor endorsed Obama. This is not the Democrats in Iowa playing games-the request was made to both candidates, but McCain did it Tony Bennett style-his way.

This is about the second or third time this week McCain and out right lied.

!. I am an Obama Supporter.
2. It makes me very sad to see all the hatefulness in these posts.
3. Carolflowery, hope you remember carma cuts both ways, you might want to focus on speaking more kindly.

A Democratic Governor tellling a Republican to stay out, why is this a surprise. I see Obama was there kissing babies again, I mean filling sand bags.

Bob Barr 08.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain opposed legislation last year that included money for flood control in Des Moines, which shows he is wrong to push for reforms to the congressional earmark system, a Democratic lawmaker charged Thursday.
Oops. Johnny Mac railed against this bill, claiming it was filled with pork. I think the citizens of Iowa are not going to be so receptive to the notion of critical infrastructure = pork.
Every member of the Iowa congressional delegation voted to override Bush's veto, the first override of his presidency.
McCain s