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The people McWar surrounds himself with are the kinds of people who orchestrate his way of thinking. War, war and more war! This gets them excited. Black only said what they have been thinking all along. It just came out in public this time instead of behind closed doors. Again, NOT MY SONS McWar. Not my sons.

Call me when this idiot resign. He seems detached because he used to work for brutal dictators such as Mabuto of Congo. Shame on Charlie Black.

Soooo....is all the money we're spending on the war REALLY going to fund the war?? The Obama camp would be dragged thru the mun if one of them has made such a insensitive statement. So the GOP is counting on another attack to scare us into to voting for McBush? Say goodbye to ANY chance you had at my Vote.

They asked the question and he gave an honest answer. What's the problem?

Black should have said, "We all hope and pray that a terrorist attack does not happen. But if it does, Senator McCain will be the most equipped to handle the situation." I know McCain certainly does NOT want a terrorist attack!!!

This reporter really "led" Black into this response with the way he phrased the question. Bad job on the news interviewer's end! "Boo" to the reporter.

The fact that he claimed he didnt recall the comment should speak volumes to some of you.

When you let go of you anger, let go of your hate, let go of your fear.....

And just look at the two candidates, what they represent and what they have stood for.......

And just think about what the American people as a whole are suffering through.....

The choice is dirt simple.

No one in their right mind would cast a vote for the GOP and John McCain.

It is amazing that so many people are so taken in by fancy rhetoric and empty promises. Senator McCain has two sons serving in the military with one of them in Iraq; do you REALLY think he would intentionally put his sons at risk? But then, with the exception of a few 'thinking' individuals, I guess you probably would.

It is unfortunate – no it is disgraceful and disgusting that you would take an individual who served his country well and who was held captive for five years – to defame him as most of you in this comment area have done. You don't have to like him and you don't have to vote for him but you really do need to open your eyes as to who is really the big threat here. And it isn't McCain.

Pretty good deal, you press on with a failed campaign, lend yourself the bulk of the money to keep it going, then extort repayment from others afterward.

Just Clinton being Clinton I guess.

WACKO !!! Just like McCain...not looking out for what is best for our country. GO OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hypothetical situation:

A senior Obama aide is asked "Don't Obama's chances of winning increase as the economy continues to worsen?"

How should the aide answer? Obviously, if the economy gets worse between now and November, the anger against Bush and Republicans, including McCain, is going to grow and make Obama more appealing.

So if the aide is honest, they would say that the worse the economy gets, the better Obama's chances get. Even though that is true, I seriously doubt Obama is hoping the economy gets worse, just as any reasonable person would doubt McCain, or Mr. Black, is hoping for a terrorist attack this fall.

Acknowledging an obvious reality does not reveal any sinister intentions.

Just because a question is asked does not mean it is deserving of an answer. "Why do you ask?" "Did you have something specific in mind?" "Don't you have any sense of decency?" "Is your mother still hooking under a fictitious name?" All of the above.

WHY didn't the article mention McCain denouncing the statement as soon as possible?

Another one bites the dust

I WONDER WHAT COLOR THE TERRIOST WARNING IS TODAY, BLUE, GREEN OR RED. I SAY IT'S RED BECAUSE THE ONLY THING WE HAVE TO FEAR IS THE G.O.P. ITSELF.

Fire him!!!

Mr. Black's comments on a terrorist attack only goes to prove what the Bush/McCain administration really believes behind closed doors. The GOP is a shame and have killed to many young people in their terrorist activities. GO OBAMA!!!

Black is political advisor strategist...of course he'de make a comment like that, of course it's crossed his mind. It doesn't mean he'de plot an attack. I'm sick of how overblown everybody's reactions are. It seem everybody's comments have to carry n impossible moral weight. If you don't vote for Mc Cain you're a socialist. If you don't vote for Obama you're a racist. If you don't stand by Hilary, you're a mysoginist or a traitor. Sometimes I don't think I'll last till November. Stupid article. Stupid reactions. Could we be rational and vote on opinions, not in relflex to hurt feelings or fear?
Obamo 08

I am utterly disguisted at all the terrorist attack remarks that will "help John McCain."
Both Black and Bill Kristol should be banished to Afghanistan (away from news microphones) and made to serve in combat alongside our soldiers (remember our soldiers, those wonderful men and women risking their lives every day).
The McCain campaigh has completely shamed itself and should just go away.
McCain whines about Senator Obama changing his mind on campaign finance, yet allows his staff/supporters to make terrorist comments.
John McCain and his campaign are a disgrace.

The comment is just a reflection of Republican politics in this current climate. Fear is their friend. A scared public will happily vote for a Republican who can be "tough" on the terrorists.

this is disgraceful and sorry but nothing would shock me when it comes to the republicans …even an orchestrated terrorism attack to boost MCSame into the white house
SORRY but thats about how much they are trusted

I no longer feel safe with McCain in the race. He should drop out and end his campaign bid.

I would NEVER vote for anyone that depends on more Americans dying to win an election.

IS THIS WHAT THE REPUBLICANS ARE ABOUT? LEAVE BIN LODEN OUT THERE SO HE CAN ATTACK US AGAIN JUST SO THEY CAN WIN ANOTHER ELECTION?

McCain is TOAST!

Charlie Black is not stupid.
He reminds me of Karl Rove.
His statement has helped solidify the impression that John McCain is the candidate of experience in dealing with the Terrorist threat with those that believe in this fantasy and those who may believe in it in the future.
John McCain supported the Bush story that Iraq was a player in the 911 attack.
It's not the amount of expeerience that counts, but what that experience has taught you.
His present stance on the war indicates that he has not learned anything.

An attack on the nation would benefit John McCain? It only means that what's good for McCain is not good for the nation.

I am Pedro, and I say: "Vote for Obama!"

I think Congressman King said it best when he said "Al Qaeda will dance in the streets

Opps! Black let the cat out of the bag!

My hope is that McCain not only distance himself from his campaign advisor, Mr. Black, but that he "fires" him now...please! This development is upsetting to me! As a long-time Republican, I still support McCain! The statement by Black may be somewhat taken out of context - but it will hurt McCain !
Now Obama will endeavor to slam McCain on this issue through the rest of the campaign! ...Damage control by McCain now could be too late! ... Black must go - NOW !!

bush/cheney certainly used a terrorist attack for their own gain, of course mccain would benefit. and with his violent, ineffective ideas on foreign policy, we would defintely be dealing with one if he were POTUS, which is exactly why he should never be!

enough of the GREED, selfishness, divisiveness, and ugliness of repugs. they are a disgusting group, and need to be gone!

McBush? McWar? Can't you guys come up with something at least a bit more inventive, not to mention something that's accurate? I don't plan on voting for Obama, but I don't need to engage in idiotic name calling or the making of unfounded claims to feel better about it.

He doesn't regret a thing! He knew what he was doing and knew that even if he took heat for it, the words were out there and it would stick with some.

Apparently he, too, has realized that most voters are gullible morons who will believe anything and everything without bothering to research if a statement is true or not. The fact that most Americans STILL believe Obama is a Muslim (because spending 20 years in a CHRISTIAN church surely proves that) and still believe that Barack is NOT his real first name only backs up the fact that far too many voters are stupid.

I suspect Swifters will be out and about in full force soon enough and they'll repeat their lies over and over and over again so that come Nov. we will end up with another 4 years of psycho conservative, Bush tactics.

It's absolutely true that McSame would benefit from it. I think there are segments of the Republican Party that would love something disasterous to happen to innocent Americans, it is scary and sad but true, not to mention sickening. I hate that this campaign has disgenerated to these kind of comments and scare tactics. There is race involved in this campaign, age, and now tactics to discredit one's love of country and ability to protect us as Commander and Cheif. It will be so nice to deeply feel that we have evolved as a country and can really be proud of where we are, but it seems like just when we think we have advanced the old way of doing things rears it's ugly head. tsk, tsk, tsk!!!!

If Black's statements don't signal this country needs a huge change then nothing will. I for one am tired of sacrificing the good of the country for the benefit of the Republican party. Black and Rove aren't Americans, they're political operatives.

You have to love the people that McCbush surrounds himself with.
What kills me is that we have been attacked when a Republican has been in office not a Dem.

Yeah, a terrorist attack happening on King Bush's watch. That would be extremely good for his campaign since he only plans on continuing Bush's systematic elimination of our rights. Except for guns that it is, it's alright if Americans kill each other.

Terrorism on Us soil,
Another reason to vote Mc Cain over Obama.

Why the uproar over something we all know is true? A terrorist attack would doom the Obama candidacy

But it's true. I have always said aterrorist attack or Obama's demise would be the only way McCain could win. That being, fear, or no choice.

Ahh, the sweet smell of fear:

1. It's the heart and soul of the GOP playbook, and 2. What McCain's camp is feeling, knowing he's going to get his butt kicked November 4th.

Charlie Black is most likely not the only person in McSame's camp that is eyeing just "what" another terror attack in the U.S. would mean for the republican campaign. It is a fearful thought (just like their goal is-instilling fear in voters) to consider to just WHAT lengths political ambitions could drive the criminal world to be a part of. God Bless Barack Obama for wanting justice and a decent America for all of us!

Sadly the statement is TRUE.

Of course Republicans wouldn't keep campaigning on lies and fear mongering if it didn't work so well!

If America was attacked by Terrorists right now, it would prove many things:

1: Bush and Republicans didn't make us any safer
2: They've been lieing to us all along.

But ofcourse, everyone already knows this.

Black was asked the question. Where is the outrage against the media clown?

Allison R. I couldn't have said it better myself. And I am a white man (but not Republican, lately).

We have heard republicans saying that with a democrat in the White House, America is weaker.

It is actually the other way around. Terrorists gain more if John McCain and republicans wins the 2008 election. Islamic radicalism has grown and multiplied more under the Bush administration than any other administration. Bush, Cheney and Rice policies have done more to inflame the anti-American sentiment around the world than anything else we have done.

A John McCain administration will be just a third administration of George Bush and that's just what terrorists need and hope. An administration that gives them a reason to keep anti American sentiments high, so they can continue recruiting and fundraising.

A democratic administration will restore America's image around the world which will be a big blow to Osama Bin Laden and all others.

It is actually a John McCain administration what terrorists crave.

i'm just looking forward to a day in this campaign season where mccain begins to really FEEL just like the tired, old man he is...
dont get me wrong...there is nothing wrong with being a tired, old man (i normally say "age" is all in your head)....

but when it comes to THE most powerful job on the planet...it would be soooo nice to BOTH get RID of republican slime for a few hundred years........and have someone who brings a sense of confidence to the presidency....- the kind of confidence where there is no need for a wheelchair at any given political event (or at bedside)...

get REAL....the sound of "cane" in mccain is all we need to know....

Is Black saying people should die for McCain to be elected. So, McCain candidacy does not depend on his qualification but the death of American citizens. Micheal Moore was right. The terrorist attack on ths nation was envoked by greedy men who do not have this country and its' people at heart. Same, same and same on Black.

Ironically, Obama would benefit. After eight years of Bush (and similar policies sought by McCain) it would prove we are still no safer.

HERE GOES THE ZIG-ZAG- EXPRESS ONCE AGAIN.

It sure sounds like part of an overall strategy for the McCain camp – make outrageous and racists statements and then offer a weak apology after the content is out there.

The Republican party is going to play racism and oil games the entire election cycle. The Big Oil companies and traders that are protected by republican legislation when they had the majority are squeezing the people on oil and gas prices.

Legislation to undue this critical market manipulation is now being blocked by John McCain and his filibustering GOP senators.

These past eight years of fabricated war justifications, protection for Enron and other energy thieves by John McCain and his republican partners should show us all that they can't be trusted. Right now there is an awful stench of greed and corruption in the republican party and they need to be booted from power by the people at the voting booth.

A terrorist attack on America would be the direct result of the GOP failure to fight the enemy instead of grabbing for profits.

I'm not surprised – the Republican Party runs on fear, and John McCain, once a man I admired, has sold his soul in his desperate bid to be President. This kind of cynical pandering to the fear-mongers starts from the top-down. McCain should immediately call for Charlie Black's resignation.

It's all in line with the typical Republican fear campaign tactics of the last decade.

I disagree that McCain would "Benefit." Obama would benefit.
REMEMBER – The Republicans have done such a fine job of "protecting" us with this war. Remember, we are "fighting them here so we don't have to fight them there." If we are attacked, it's only absolute proof of a failed policy.

McCain makes statement the maybe will set up shop in Iraq for 100 years

McCain makes statement suggesting that our young soldiers were in Iraq over oil, later repudiating his statement that he meant the Gulf War. (He wasn't even discussing the 1990's when he made the statement by the way. He was talking about the high gas prices and the economy.)

Black makes statement suggesting that an attack on th US may be what McCain needs to win the presidency.

Not going to bring anything up about 9/11...too sensitive, but Bush/Cheney and the name leaking of the CIA agent whose husband stated that the administration misled the country into a war in Iraq.

Countless other questionable actions and statements about terrorism and war.

This can't be overlooked or swept under the rug. They are telling us something. I kinda figure what it is. But all I'm saying is...something is not right.

this is what the neo conns are praying for let there be an attack in american soil then the whole country will vote for macain.well very sad.god will not let it happen.obama will win in november.

As an Obama supporter I would never even consider that any American would infer that a terrorist attack on our soil would be a good thing for one party or another. He was just answering a question. I know what he meant when he said that. So I for one won't throw him under the bus.

How can Mccain team wish a terrorist attack and expect americans to vote for him?. it should be the other way around.

Geez – Blitzer keeps trying to set the schedule for everything to happen.

You're a talking head, Blitzer. Report what you can read.

Stop trying to force things that are not TRUE or real.

So there you go, the Republican party has manuevered itself into a place where what is bad for America is good for the Republicans. Once again, why anyone would willingly vote for a Republican is beyond my comprehension.

Typical of any republican trying to capitalize from a foreign policy disaster. The McCain campaign ought to be ashamed of themselves-but then again i don't expect much from republ-idiots.

I hate what he said but it is true. I thought that the American people were looking truth in politics. A terror attack would indeed help the republicans, they would boast that they knew that we are not safe. An attack would push the economy and gas prices right out of the news cycle.

Isn't that how Repugs got their guy elected last time?

Unbelievable!! Forget the flip-flops! Forget public financing issues. Forget Rev. Wright! This is just outrageous!! The McCain camp would hope for a TERRORIST ATTACK to further the cause of John McCain??? McCain has a LOT of explaining to do here. Actually, I don't think this CAN be explained away. It's pathetic.
And Lindsey Graham had the GALL to suggest that Sen. Obama will do ANYTHING to get elected??????

Just means that they want to win at any cost. "Who cares if Americans are killed if it means a Republican gets elected." That's the GOP mantra.

Can no one here see the truth in the statement? Bush has an Executive Order already in place to declare martial law and suspend the election after we are attacked again. I do not doubt these peoples' intentions for one second-they do not plan to give up the White House. And the further ahead Obama gets, the more likely it is that they will engineer an attack on our soil. They are that underhanded and dangerous. IMPEACH NOW!

Um, isn't the bigger issue that a reporter asked such a leading question? It's not like the guy came out and said 'I think a terrorist act will be a great advantage to John McCain.'.

I'm no McCain supporter, but why is nobody criticizing the journalist who asked this question? It was obviously a trap meant to stir headlines and controversy, which it has done. Black gave an honest answer to an honest, if offensive, question. His response was politically stupid but let's not get on our high horses and pretend we don't all think about such things. If Black had in some way hinted that he was hoping for a terrorist attack, which he didn't, that would be another story.

Neocons just love to make money as war profiteers,I would never put anything past them.

I remember the comment by Bin Laden last election that led to Bush's win.

We completely felt for it the last time...... not anymore!

Republicans and the fear game.. we're sick of it.

Now that the cat is out of the bag, I think Obama would benefit if such a horrible thing happened. Americans are fed up with polititicans that view their citizens as nothing more than tax dollars for their personal wealth, and warm bodies for their illegal wars. Isn't it refreshing that the Republicans are digging a nice deep hole. If they keep it up, they will soon reach their destination – Hell or as they prefer to call it Home!!

he regreats the impact his statement has. as for the statement, it came from his heart. it was a dumb question, and black ought to know that not all questions deserve an answer.

i would think that it might HURT his chances if we were attacked prior to the election. Democrats could point to the fact that 9/11 and a current attack would have happened under Bush's watch and that the republians talk big but fail to protect us.

Bush has left our ports and borders wide open,I would not be surprised.Google "false flag"and see how they are used around the world by warmongers to create reasons for war.

I don't see McCain Firing anyone. If it was Obama's Advisor the media would be calling for his head.

By the way – getting shot down does not make one a war hero.

Being a Bush clone DOES make him a puppet.

I'm more patriotic than McWarmonger. Where is his lapel flag? He hasn't worn it in weeks. Why the big fuss before when Barack didn't wear one? Hypocricy?

Obama '08 - and Hillary for HHS to help us finally get decent health care for everyone.

Obama is a true patriot.

Not of America but of Iran and Palestine

I heard that American vote with their feet not with their brains. is that true?. if so how can a candidate wish a death of fellow americans to win the presidency?. A terrorist attack will give mcsame the office, is he made of stone or what ?!. just a concerned frenchman,thx.

This proves that Sen. McCain is a dangerous man and wants to win at any cost, even the death of innocent Americans. Teamed with Bush this is a lethal combination. They Can't be trusted.

This is a "disgrace." The Republicans time after time use the politics of fear to scare people in every big election. It makes me sick that the power hungry Publicans would much rather invoke in the minds of people who love this country the images of what happened on 9/11, rather than just lose. SICKENING. I feel bad for everyone who is tricked into believing the Grey Old Party's scare tactics because you my friends are idiots. The Republicans know that they cannot win on any issue, so they think they can just scare us into voting for them. DON'T BE SUCKERED INTO ANOTHER BUSH TERM

Well, well, well......

Yep, he took the bait. Good set up and capture. (Everyone knows that national security is a strength of McCains – asking a hypothetical question about a terrorist attack and whether that would make Americans more interested in the national security candidate would have been a fair way to ask the question... but the way it was worded was as a trap. And Charlie Black fell for it. Good job liberal press – you got him on that one.)

I've heard numerous prominent journalists from mainstream media make the same point. If Obama had said it, his supporters would be rallying around the "mere distraction" mantra. Since they didn't - and since their Chosen One is weak on foreign policy - they'd like to make something much bigger out of this comment other than the fact that Black was simply noting key issues and how events over the next several weeks will shape those issues (i.e., foreign policy v. economy).

Nothing here, folks. Please just keep moving along.

How many remember the "Terroist" anthrax attack. They targeted Democrats and NBC (Tom Brokaw).

No one caught (why?) even though the bacterial strain came from Ft Dietrich.

Now that Mr Black has given them the cue, I wonder if these same "terrorists" will strike again.

He's hoping for a repeat. Bush benefited from 9/11. Remember, Bush was unpopular before 9/11. Fear does have its benefits.

Ouch!!!!

Typical fear mongering, most Americans are well versed in this type of crap from the last 7 years and to be honest, God forbid, if something were to happen it would be the more reason to not vote for McCain. We are weaker as a nation than before 9/11

we need someone with a steady hand and able to draw global support. Not someone with a score to settle using someone elses blood. We have learned our lesson, the hard way.

I am proud to be an Obama supporter and I cannot wait until we can begin the healing process in this country! I hope that all Democrats unite. Let's change things at home and abroad.

Thats horrible who would vote for this guy.

That's not the first time I heard comments like those. It's a shame. And I don't know where the republicans think they are the experts in terrorism and foreign affairs. There are tons of democrats who have foreign affair experience. As far as terrorism. I think the republican's got lucky that they were in office at the time and that's the reason why anyone would think they have experience in that area. But if people just looked at what they've done with this so called experience, we still haven't captured Osama Bin Ladin, we killed Sadam Hussain and opened up pandora's box in Iraq. Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11 nor did they have or harbor terrorist. We were so miss informed but for some reason people think that repubicans are experts on terrorist. That's crazy.

Sen. McCain has surrounded himself with the same type that convinced President Bush to start an illegal war and use fear to control the American people. We have figured you war lovers out and we say "NEVER AGAIN".

It takes a fool to know one.

if mcbush had any decency at all, he would tell black to take a hike

He should apologize but I'm afraid this is what they wanted to say to scare people to vote for them. I sure hope people have learned from the previous 2 elections to not be manipulated by the fear card.

This isn't about who can defend the country better-this is about the republican elites like Black thinking that the repugs are the only people that can keep us safe. He just may have cost McCain any chance to get elected; not that he ever had one anyway.

Just resign and then things can't get any worse. Hold your hand up and admit you're in the wrong and then go quietly.

Obama '08!!!

This is the true nature of the McBush strategy. They will engineer a terrorist attack and blame it on Bin Laden. What a shame? McBush will actually sacrifice US lives for political gain?

Concern GOP!

ANYONE SHOULD NOT EVEN BE THINKING OF SUCH A TERRIBLE THING HAPPENING TO THIS NATION. SUCH THOUGHTS ARE SUSPICIOUS!

Jane, dont forget the terrorist attack's during the Clinton years....you democrats have short memories..

What a nauseating statement. McCain should fire his sorry butt, now.

The irony is that while the *perception* of McCain's advantage on the terror issue may be true (polling does show that), the *reality* is completely false.

The paradox is that Obama will make us safer because his election is exactly what the terrorists claim is impossible in the U.S. If Obama wins, he will expose the terrorists for the lying hypocrits they are (there cnn i kept it pg), and their whole recruitment operation will screetch to a halt. McSame is a vote for the Bush status quo.

Obama 08 & 12.

the real disgrace is for the person that asked the question in the first place ...

OH NOOO!!!! TERROR ATTACK!!!!!!

SAVE US REPUBLICANS, SAVE US!!!!!!!!

please....

this shows even 9/11 was fake. This is the type of camp Mccain runs. I am deeply saddened by mccains comments and his staff.

Almost makes one wonder about the 9/11 attack

The statement was true. There was no need to disclaim or apologize.

Stupid question, scary answer.

How can those words even come out of his mouth??

Obama '08

... if McCain is President.

What a stupid comment.

He meant if the US was attacked, there is no way they would want Obama at the helm.

Not........gee i hope the US gets attacked cuz Mc Cain will win the election.

IDIOT.

There is no question in my mind that Obama would be as good as McCain when it comes to fighting terrorism, provided there is a strong advisor reminding him of hisfirst obligation is to USA and not to his ideology and that of his pastor and close friends.

It may be tough but can be done .

Black lobbied for the worst of the worst dictators and thugs.

If he wants an "incident," he probably knows who to call.

Disgusting.

They are always sorry after they are caught. Didn't he learn anything from Hillary's mis-speaks. As someone who lives in NYC I am insulted that they would even invoke another attack. I think they should concentrate their energy on finding Bin-Laden

So much for Obama staying "above the fray"... his advisers find a juicy little story like this and they pounce all over it.

HEY SWEETIE!!

There's no spin on this one. It's a simple and clear question with a simple and clear answer.

You know, it was unfortunate the way it was put by Mr. Black, but the reality is that McCain's campaign WOULD be helped by an attack.
This is not to say that McCain is hoping for an attack. It is just a political truth that Obama has been anti-war, and downplaying the terrorist threat, since the Republicans have been using the war and the fear of terrorism as a tool for re-election for almost 8 years. If there was a terrorist attack, it would throw Obama's judgement into question, and underline the things McCain has been saying as truths.
It would be too bad that McCain won an election based upon further fear and attacks, but it would probably happen.

I'm an Obama supporter, but what Mr. Black said has some merit. It just wasn't put in the most delicate way. Frankly, I wish people would stop over-reacting to these statements from all sides, and just take them for what they are. Opinions. Opinions aren't policy. They're just opinions. Agree or disagree, but don't flip out....

Men saying stupid things again

Nothing about this story is at all surprising. Now, if someone on Obama's campaign had said something like this, the McCain camp would be saying " It just goes to show what type of people senator Obama surrounds himself with. It shows he is too naive and inexperienced to be president." Then they would say that Mr. X should resign from his capaign. Now, lets see if the flip flop kings campaign follows its own rules. HIGHLY DOUBTED!!!!

well,, looks like mccains "men" arent what he thinks they are,, or maybe this was a"misquote"... to say such a statemtent,, doesnt give mccain a good name but then seems his "men" are the same as bush's... is this what americanas what?? apsolutelyNOOOOOOO,, my vote still goes to obama,,,,(mcsame will never change,,,, check out his story..www.mccain99.com

this is disgraceful and sorry but nothing would shock me when it comes to the republicans ...even an orchestrated terrorism attack to boost MCSame into the white house
SORRY but thats about how much they are trusted

Disgusting. Let us not forget that this Charlie Black character has a long history as a lobbyist representing clients who negatively affect our country including dictators Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines and Mobutu Sese Seko in Zaire and terrorist Jonas Savimbi in Angola.

With two attacks in the US under a Republican, not to mention attacks in Spain and London since our worldwide anti-terrorism intelligence campaign kicked in ..... why on earth would any American give McCain points for this?

Just because he was a Prisoner of War 40 years ago in Southeast Asia .... What is the connection please?

Heay, Enlightened, love, love your McWar! Will use it all the time, now. Thanks

So they're betting on a terrorist attack now. This is truly low. I always knew McCain's people were rotten, but this guy truly is stinkin' up the joint. What a wicked wicked thing to say. No apology is going to bail him out.

the republicans McBushes can't run on the issues.....they would rather invoke another 9/11 terrorist attacks to scare voters into the polls to vote 4 MORE YEARS OF McBush!

SAY NO TO FEAR, AND NO TO REPUBLICAN JOHN McSHAME!!!!!!!!!

VOTE FOR HOPE!!!!!!!!!!

For the last eight years the Republicans have had a memory problem, they just cannot seem to recall a thing when questioned. So, I ask you, what's new? I think the Republicans need to do away with the fear mongering tactics...enough already!

"Much Ado Over Nothing" – You're a "Much to do about liar." You're NO OBAMA SUPPORTER. Be honest with yourself.

I don't understand the fuss. If there is a terrorist attack, McCain probably picks up some votes. According to most polls, the public generally trusts McCain more on security issues than they see Obama. Black was simply telling the truth! He was not advocating a terrorist attack in any way!

Repubs whole campaign pitch: Vote for us or the terrorists are gonna get you.

Sad.

Well, this isn't surprising. I just talked to my aunt about this 4 months ago when I said, "You know, they are going to raise the terror alert or even another attack before Nov. Mark my words."

And there you have it. They know they can't beat Barack. So what is left to do? Fear with a capital "F."

ALL THIS POLITICAL SPIN IS MAKING ME DIZZY!
OBAMA '08/12

DUMB COMMENT MAYBE? BUT SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT? WE WERE ALL THINKING THAT IN 04 IF THERE WAS ANOTHER TERROR ATTACK MCBUSH WOULD BE REELECTED. WE ALL WATCHED AS JUST BEFORE ANY ELECTION THE COLOR CODED BOARD OF TERROR WENT ORANGE .EVERYONE GOT NERVOUS I GUESS AND VOTED FOR BUSH AGAIN? YOU FOOLS! OBAMA HAS NO EXPERIENCE AT ANYTHING. THAT SCARES ME MORE THAN MCCAIN. BUSH HAD NO EXPERIENCE REMEMBER?OBAMA HAS LESS. THE PAST TWO YEARS IN THE SENATE HES BEEN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT. HES DONE NOTHING THERE. HES NOT READY. SURROUNDING HIMSELF AROUND ALL THE CLINTON PEOPLE CAUSE HE IS CLUELESS. DOSENT SOUND LIKE CHANGE TO ME. SOUNDS SCARED.

Nancy McKinney;

"but I do believe he meant the McCain would be better equiped to protect the country (ALTHOUGH I DISAGREE, IM ALL FOR OBAMA)"

NO I think YOU are off, there wasn't any "protect the country" there. Bush got us in the war.... McCain is the republican nominee...
Bush/ McCain would pull the trigger the quickest.

I do agree that HIS reasoning is false. Either canidate would go after terrorists. His reason to was to make a "John McCain is tougher statement". Similair but different

About as stupid as Hillary not explaining the Bobby Kennedy reference better than she did.

This is McCain's TOP ADVISER saying these things. Bad judgment for John McCain once again. His leaders are lobbyists and un-American.

He's not lying though. The whole reason America voted for W the second time is because he ran on those post 911 fears that we had. I wouldn't be surprised if the GOP snuck little things in the media like this just to remind us that we are afraid. It's not going to work this time.

Obama '08

What he said is true. Does that mean that's what anyone would actually want to happen? No.

(It's funny, how the brainwashed are always the ones who like to scream about how they're not.)

As always with the Republicans–cost of many for the benefit of one. Ironically, the terroristic threat to this country would likely lessen if we elect Obama. I'm fairly certain much of the world is sick of white republican men. Electing in someone who doesn't fit the stereotype may show the world we are sick of it too.

They absoultly mean this though. All joing aside. They would love something like this to happen for the GOP.

I'm sorry, I just can't trust a candidacy that would have someone in such a high position contemplate such a terrible thing against the country.

The truth is there is no evidence that McCain or Obama would be better. (I could see that with his focus on Afghanistan, Obama would better but that's another issue.)

Regardless of who was president, such an attack would kill innocent Americans. Is this one of the scenarios that the McCain campaign strategists have come up with ???

We all know that the Nixon campaign would ruin people's lives in a heartbeat to get elected. Is McCain this cavelier with human life?

Here we go I've said time and time again, the closer it gets to Nov the terror "crap" will surface AGAIN!!! Don't let the Rep party scare you into keeping them in the white house.

Question, the terror alert hasn't changed in years, how many timew do you think it will change from green, yellow, red before the election?

There is a Sci-Fi show called scare tactics, the american public is about to be on it.

The GOP slams Obama for Wright. Look at the hypocrisy. This guy Black says a terrorist attack is good for McCain? Hamas wants Obama? So who wants a terror attack? You go figure!

What a shame for these republicans?

A Vote For Mccain Is A Vote For Another Attack On America! VOTE OBAMA!

Why feel sorry or regret telling us what you really think Mr. Black? What's wrong... the American people caught on to your WAG THE DOG way of politics?

We're watching, taking notes and will vote accordingly in November.

selfesh and careless.

Well, there you have it. Now we know the plan, and correct-thinking people can IGNORE the fear and smear tactics.
Godspeed to the Obama train!

The Republicans will pull a foreign policy October surprise a la 1980 and it will be all over for King Obama and the Kool Aide drinkers.

Republicans have a loyal following in the Middle East. Always have.

Did Senator McCain renounce and repudiate him? He always asking Senator Obama to do this. I'm surprised he didn't say SO like Dick Cheney.

Why do these pointless stories keep getting press on both sides of the campaign, and not stories relating to the issues?

I'm not even planning to vote for McCain, but the article states that when "Asked if McCain would stand to benefit from a terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Black answered...". He was asked a direct question, to which he provided an answer. He did not volunteer this information, bring up the topic, or say he wished it would happen.

Why would or should he apologize for such an answer? It is probably true that McCain would benefit if that happened, as most Americans think he is stronger on security, and he is an ex-military man.

Regardless of how inconsequential a story is, or for which side, the partisan idiots come out of the woodwork and say, "Dems/Repubs are showing their TRUE colors now!" Utter nonsense.

Mccain Is Not Fit To Be President And The Company He Keeps Proves It!

Obama's team can't pretend that this comment is a disgrace. Black deserves a pat on the back for telling the truth. OF COURSE McCain would benefit from a terrorist attack. Would he promote one in order to win? Who knows. Some people will do anything to win if the stakes are high enough.

More racist comments from republicans.
Bomb bomb bomb Iran (joke or not) can still offend.
Do you want America to be seen as racist powerful country OR
CHANGED, NEW, AND UNITED.
We need a Democrat in the white house.
No more RR'S (Racist Republicans)

Black should resign.

What everyone is missing here is that the question was asked in the first place! He didn't just come out and say it, he was asked if it would be beneficial. Come on PEOPLE, look at the BIG picture!

If this Jack really regreted his comments he'd give me a 100 bucks and I'll call it even....

puff June 23rd, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Obama = 3rd Bush term. You'd better believe it.
McCain 08
___________________________________________

Me thinks you have had one puff too many.

Seriously, this is not something to make a big deal about. Obama and his people have made similar misstatements. Just an unfortunate comment.

Obama will win on his ability to lead and on the issues; war, foreign policy, the economy, gas, energy policy, environmental policy, deficit, education, competitiveness, etc. His solutions are much better if we are thinking long term. And long term is how we need to think. We got in this mess through short sighted leadership. Doing more of the same will just make things worse five years down the road. Real solutions for a 21st century America.

Apparently senility and forgetfulness in transitive from McCain to his staff.

Pretty dumb thing to say, even if it is true.

Not a fan of the McCain crowd what so ever but its true, the second something goes down everyone gets all hyped up like its a football game, i think we can all remember 9/11, how many meatheads instantly wanted to teach someone a lesson tho they never quite figured out who that someone was lmao, come on, it would definetly benefit them, for the simple reason that people get over emotional. Anyway, stupid of him to say that, as a grown man you would think these people have atleast a little common sense.

And McCain blasts Obama's VP committee??? McCain it's time to throw Black off the bus, course Black is one that should never have been aloud on the bus! Wow this is a truly remarkable statement....

Is Charlie Black McCains pastor? If not, who cares? Only pastor comments are newsworthy!

Sure he does. The McCain camp is full of warmongers who probably relish the thought of another terror attack on US soil. Bomb, bomb, bomb... bomb, bomb, Iran! Iraq another 100 years! McCain's camp would like to light the world on fire. WWIII coming soon!

It's the truth, folks. McCain's anti-terror stance is the only thing he has a major advantage over Obama with (according to polls, not my own opinion).

Old Charlie "deeply regrets" saying the remarks...nothing about BELIEVING them. Such it is with the warmongering Republicans...watch out the sky is falling.

Yeah, if there's a terrorist attack it will be just ANOTHER attack where the current administration failed to protect Americans.

They failed on 9/11, not because the information wasn't available (President's Daily Briefing: Bin Laden intent on attacking within the US).

They failed when media and senators (only Democrats, I wonder why that was?) were sent weapons grade anthrax.

And with all the violations of the fourth amendment and spying on US citizens, another attack would mean that they failed again, even after stealing our rights from us and bringing us closer to Big Brother.

If an Obama aide or supporter had made those remarks, John McCain and/or his supporter would be destroying Obama right now..."oh he's not patriotic" "Oh, he supports muslims." "Oh he doesn't have a clue about foreign policy." That's the problem with American politics. Republicans are so eager to get out in the public eye to bash Obama while Obama and his supporters are not inclined to take that negative route

The fault is at the person who asked the question. Typical stupid question from the press.

WELL I AGREE WITH HIM TOTALLY ON WHAT HE MEANT. HERE IS ANOTHER MISREPRESENTATION THAT CNN IS TRYING TO MAKE THE MAN'S SPEECH INTO SOMETHING IT IS NOT.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BUSH AND WHOMEVER HELPED HIM WITH THE KOREAN NUCLEAR TALKS. I SEE KOREA IS BLOWING UP THEIR NUCLEAR REACTOR. HOW ABOUT THAT OBAMA. DOES THIS LEAVE YOU AND YOU SUPPORTERS SPEECHLESS. BUSH, CHENEY, McCAIN AND THE REPUBLICAN HAVE PULLED OFF THE BIGGEST COUP IN HISTORY. NOW WE JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE IF McCAIN CAN DO THE SAME WITH IRAN.

I KNOW SETTING DOWN WITH THE ARABS WILL BE ANOTHER STORY ONE THAT WE WILL HAVE TO GIVE AWAY HALF OF AMERICA TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. THIS WILL NEVER DO WITH OBAMA IN OFFICE. DO NOT BE STUPID AND KEEP BACKING THIS CORRUPT INDIVIDUAL.

Okay, lets que in the republican attack dogs to step in pretending to be Hillary voters! "Lets write in Hillary" "Say no to Obama." Its about divide and conquer...It is so easy to sit in a republican war room, give yourself a name like "Democrat from Iowa" and slander the Democratic nominee. I'm just surprised how many of you fall for it!

This type of comment is not helpful and it is precisely this mentality that has us up to our necks in Iraq. The Republicans are callous, unthinking louts, and should not be handed the WH again to perpetuate this type of thinking, and worse yet, action!! I've heard Black many times make these types of un-thinking remarks. It's reprehensible. I shudder at the thought of a McCain Presidency. God Bless the USA, and protect us from these people.

He meant that JOHN MCCAIN is better at handling national security. THIS IS FACT... so let's discuss this shall we. If terrorist destroy america, your families, your children.....then who cares about the economy and gas.

NATIONAL SECURITY IS THE NUMBER 1 ISSUE.....AND MCCAIN WINS HANDS DOWN!!!

NO OBAMA!!!

He just said the truth. It does not mean they want an attack.
Look at how Bush milked 9/11 and TERRORIZED Americans into voting for him, using swiftboating etc. McCain can do the same.

However, Obama has a more robust foreign policy, especially towards Pakistan. He seems to be a better leader.

On the other hand... IF there will be reports of "terrorist threats" around October-Novebmer, we will know WHO WOULD BENEFIT.

Let the conspiracy-theory-fest begin! "Ooo, we don't like Bush and the republicans, therefore McCain himself must have been part of the government conspiracy of September 11th!"
And by that very same logic I can also declare that Obama started the Iraqi War just to get elected!

Ok, relax people.... He was asked the question and he answered it truthfully, but it's not like he wants this to happen... Give me a break...

Reminds me of Donald Rumsfeld's remarks saying the same thing about a terror attack helping Bush.

Dj June 23rd, 2008 5:11 pm ET,

You hit the nail on the head.

anyone who says that 9/11 was an inside job, and used as an unfounded pretext for war is considered a certifiable nutcase. what Black said is true. that's because we believe anything and everything our government tells us.

George Carlin we will miss you terribly. You are THE true american hero... not McWalkin' Cane

Is this really a Surprise to anyone? I mean, c'mon... this 'fear tactic' is what the GOP relies on and isn't anything new. This just supports the reality that the McCain's top advisers are continuing Goerge W Bush polices of the recent past.

If the people of this country allow the Republican ticket to be "elected", they deserve to live in poverty & ruin for sheer stupidity!! The Military-Industrial Complex and the oil interests are bleeding this nation dry!! I wonder what they'll allow to happen to put fear and erratic behavior into the population and stay in control??

Not the smartest thing to say but shouldn't be fired for it. Let's get back to real issues and stop nit picking stuff like this. And yes, I am an Obama supporter.

Personally, I don't see how another terrorist attack during this Republican administration can benefit the GOP. It would definitely undermine their argument that they keep us safe! That said, I don't fault Black for what he said. It is the typical GOP rhetoric and I'm sure he meant no harm by his statement.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

The McCain's weakness is showing even in public reaction to these "news" (btw, I agree with that the comment was, surprisingly, APPROPRIATE AND TRUE). So far we got... 33 comments... Nobody CARES about McCain, now do we?

Now I see why McCaine say such stupid things, he has stupid people running his campaign, I'm amazed that this dumb "A" would even suggest that in order to win an election. That is so sad that people, Americans, the country that has all the sence would go to those extremes in order to win. No wonder I never became a republican, thats a sad party to be apart off , they don't care who they take down in order to come out on top.

What an idiot!!!

Yes, Obama criticized the Iraq War from the beginning...
And yet that didn't stop him from voting FOR continued funding for it. I guess as president he'll enact more war funding, perhaps even invade a country, while constantly criticizing... himself?

He does not remember? Well, as I recall, similar comments were made in 2004 by Dick Cheney. Republicans will wish an attack on this country, just to maintain power. Does anyone doubt that Bush will likely order 'surgical strike' in Iran in late October?

Why is it when someone attached to either one of the nominees for prez it's as if the nominee says it? Forget what anyone says except for the person who says it. Someone could say that George Washington was 5 foot tall, chainsmoking, draft dodging coward and one or more morons out there would blog in agreement.

SOS

Obama/Ferraro 08

And what makes you think Obama is capable of protecting our country?
Well, I guess he does have at least some record: he voted FOR the reauthorization of the controversial Patriot Act as well as FOR continued funding of the Iraqi War he and his followers keep criticizing.
Yes, he will do what he has to do, most of which will involve criticizing the powers that be. But as president, who'll he turn to to blame? He'll only be able to blame himself!

Think twice if the United States comes under a "terrorist" attack during this presidendial campaign as the world's big players themselves cause world events to happen to benefit their cause. Beware of these people whom scheme and plot in order to sway public opinion in their favor.

jen June 23rd, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Execellent point. You won't see CNN run a story on Black's horrible lobbying clients, nor one on Carly Fionia, nor one on Phill Gramm. For some reason, a guy getting a good deal on a mortgage is way more important than talking about McCains advisors.

"I've got to believe that he would be just as prepared for an attack on our country."

Barack has failed to make decisions. He missed 40% of his votes in the US Senate.

In the Illinois Senate, He voted "present" 130 times.

He also said he chose the wrong button 6 times. Yikes!

Give me a break...bait the guy and then bury him. Dumb question, dumber answer, but not news, not worthy of repeating. Done.

In 2001 Obama was still voting 'present' in the Illinois senate. Since the primaries he has been voting 'absent' in the US Senate. By that trend as president he'd be doing what as president? Certainly not caring enough to protect our country.

He doesn't remember saying it? Huh?

Is he as senile as McWarmonger?

Folks – do we really need more of this fear?

I think our Military advisors should be more visible. Fewer lobbyists that are mis-speaking/forgetting/spilling GOP secrets of how to win a presidential campaign.

Just thinking out loud.

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW THE BUSH

ADMINISTRATION SPENDS OUR TAX DOLLARS,

AND MCBUSH WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREES WITH.

$500,000,000. FOR A TV STATION IN THE

MIDDLE EAST THAT SPREADS HATE FOR AMERICA,

& THE CITIZENS, WHOSE MONEY THEY ARE SPENDING.

AMERICANS NEED TO HAVE MANY ??????????????????

This is going overboard. AMERICANS ARE NOT EXPENDABLE.

I don't appreciate the fact that another terrorist act would propel McCain into the White House and that the Republicans are for this.

WHAT KIND OF AMERICAN IS THAT? GET PERMANENTLY LOST!

What a looser.

To be clear – I'm an Obama supporter, but I'm growing increasingly frustrated with the hateful, spiteful, partisan politics on all sides. The candidates (i.e. Obama and McCain) are pretty decent fellows – and excellent politicians. No need to idealize either of them in the cheesey manner that all of the biased folks already do. But all of these operatives, party insiders, advisers, etc... are really exposing themselves for the devious minded jerks that they are. Perhaps these are decent Americans, but they are not decent human beings. Nobody in their right mind would want a terrorist attack to occur simply to benefit their candidate of choice. I've been voting Republican for 12 straight years since 1994. I'm voting Democrat this year for a multitude of reasons. Still, even during my die-hard republican era I would have been pissed off by comments such as this. And though it is just a comment, it exposes a mindset that is very prevalent among the republican voting population. I know this to be true.

Bating Journalism:

This is a true example of modern political journalism questioning a subject with intent to spin the very words they create to a certain political advantage held by their own particular belief's. We need to keep a sharp ear out for those who would desire to have more power than they deserve to have or should have.

So much of this kind of bias has gone on in this election and most of it to eke out support for a candidate who has legitimate glaring flaws of his own. It was decidedly prevalent in the democratic primary and is now rising to the surface in the general election campaign. Barack Obama, his campaign, and his journalistic lackey's should be banned from any news media for the rest of this election. They have done enough damage to the democratic process to last a lifetime.

That's right America:" BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID". He knew what he was saying when he said it. Now let's stop giving these surrogates their 15 minutes of glory/fame and let OBAMA and McSame talk about the issues. GO OBAMA 08.

Justa another mcbush term. if you vote for these fear mongering people
i dont undestand why the people do not stand up against these people

they are awful...will say and do anything to get to power..

just like the clintons

Have you ever seen a more LOADED QUESTION?

"Mr. Candidate, do you still beat your wife?"

The only story here should be the gross disparity between national polls and polls taken of persons who work in the media who define themselves as "radical left wing liberal."

And LOL at the person who compared this to Obama saying everybody east of CA and west of FL is bitter: Obama was asked an open-ended question, he could have said anything. Black was asked a "yes" or "no" question, and the "no" answer would have been a lie.

Mis-statement this – mis-statement that... It's all so freaking nit picky.

Not only can Obama deal with terrorists, but HAS and WON. He did beat Hillary after all.
Obama '08

Have you ever seen a more LOADED QUESTION?

"Mr. Candidate, do you still beat your wife?"

The only story here should be the gross disparity between national polls and polls taken of persons who work in the media who define themselves as "radical left wing liberal."

And LOL at the person who compared this to Obama saying everybody east of CA and west of FL is bitter: Obama was asked an open-ended question, he could have said anything. Black was asked a "yes" or "no" question, and the "no" answer no would have been a lie.

This was just poorly phrased, I think. I'm sure he wasn't hoping for an attack...

this's proven the stupidity of McCain and his advisers. Imagine McCain as a President of the U.S. and gives stupid comment here and there ( like this, and those such as it's not important when our troops are going home), how will the world view him as the world leader?

McCain, you may have all the experience, but your comunication skill is terrible and so are your judgment s on selecting your staffs. These are enough to disqualify you.

terroist attack means war war means big money to be made by the bush crime family that includes mc shame

There is real game in Washington. Every 4 years the same players play the same games, using the same books and wins elections. But nothing gets done.
It up to American people to say no to the game and yes to better future for our children.

This election matter and hopefully American people realize it and vote for the FUTURE and the HOPE.

Knucklehead.
But he shouldn't be fired–Lord knows both major political parties are loaded with idiots like this who will let down their intelectual guard before this is all over with.
Accept the dude's apology and let's move on.

Black cant take it back. Because he meant it. The McBush campaign is built on fear. Thats why McBush sings stupid little songs like bomb bomb bomb Iran. And says non sensible things like'I will be Hamas worst nightmare' even though Hamas is the legaly elected Government of palestine and has nothing to do with confronting the USA. Like Bush's stupid attack on Iraq when they had nothing to do with 911 and in fact were not friends with Al Queada or Iran. The Republicans have been a disaster for eight years. McBush will guarantee four more years of stupid un needed war. More jobs sent overseas. More Corporate control of our falling economy. McBush has experience allright. Bad Experience!

yeah right so whohas no experience now? hmm go on grandpa make my day. everyone in grandpa camp only thinks about terorrists. and they are good at spilling the beans they cry foul that they dont remember saying. its camp grandpa slogan "we dont remember saying it". what about the the 3am call will you remember answering it? God help us. .

McCain is a candidate who bases his entire campaign on fear mongering. More of the same old Bush propaganda. Isn't it time that we rise above the fray, show some courage, and lead this country back to prominence? Return to the great nation that our founding fathers left for us? It will be a terrible failure if we elect a tool like McBush to simply continue the inept ways of the current administration.

Here comes the fear-mongering!! Black is just not as subtle as the rest of the Republican attack machine…

Bush and McCain dont mind more blood on their hands if it keep them in power.

CNN..........Asked if McCain would stand to benefit from a terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Black answered: “Certainly it would be a big advantage to him.”..............IT's OK he is not from Obama CAMP .........
IT's COOL

This is ridiculous. Everybody knows another terrorist attack would favor Senator Obama. The country needs an inexperienced, untested rhetorician – not a veteran war-time military officer who has been in the U. S. Senate for years, dealing with all kinds of issues, working with members of the other party, taking independent stands on principle. Go Obama, 08.

same stupid remark, and they are thinking people will fall for this sales man's pitch, hey macsame remeber the mujahidine in afganistan they were supported with the repulican party back in 1980 till the soviet collapsed, now those same mujahidine are called jihadist, by the same republican macsame and dick whoooo, mujahidine = jihadist , but different land , oil is the sole quincher to the bush macsame

Senator McCain,
I know Charlie is a former lobbyist and has been able to tie you in to some people with cash, but how do you keep him on the team with this type of slip up? I think you need to take a lesson from Senator Obama on this one and get a "remake team" like they're doing for Mrs. Obama.

Oh, and by the way, are you going to accept Charlie's resignation as Obama accepted Mr. Johnson's regisnation when Mr. Johnson took a favorable loan from Countrywide years back? Or, is this not egregious enough of an error to let him leave?

Come on maverick, what's it going to be on this one? Charlie is cleraly a traitor in terms of giving away critical plays in the playbook.
HGeck, I know what Bill from New England would do. He'd kick that guy off his team and get a new videographer.

You people are ridiculous. He is not saying we should have a terrorist attack. He was answering a question, this is not "fear mongering", but historical. If we don't stop jumping on garbage , it is going to be a long time to November. By the way, I do not support McCain, but this "gotcha'"mentality that some Obama people have needs to end

Why in the world ??????? would you say something so dumb.
Charlie Black was talking to McCain Base.

McCain has spoken through advisers how to keep the country safe. Now he can devote the time to take appropriate measures.

Is there some "october surprise" that the campaign is counting on?

This is indeed shameful. But then politics is the last refuge of scoundrels.

I am an Obama supporter, and certainly this was a VERY STUPID thing for him to say,

but I do believe he meant the McCain would be better equiped to protect the country (ALTHOUGH I DISAGREE, IM ALL FOR OBAMA)

My point being that we need to get away from glorifying these mistatements, and mistake people make, and get back on issue

that said,

OBAMA IS THE MAN WE NEED, AND WE NEED HIM NOW!!
NOT MISTER WAR MCCAIN!!!!!

Another attack on the U.S. would be the second during a REPUBLICAN administration. To me, it would seem perfect reason to toss them out on their ear.

God how stupid and loaded the question was. Of course Mac would bennefit, just like Obama would bennefit we legalized gay marrige. HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!! Because then obama could legally be the "FIRST HOMOSEXUAL PRES." HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!

I wouldn't count Barack out when it comes to terrorist. He's led a brilliant campaign, one that is prepared for surprises. I've got to believe that he would be just as prepared for an attack on our country. After all that is the number one job of the president.

I'm for Barack all the way.

There you go – this is the Republicans plan for holding onto the White House. This is sickening. I am sure they regret gettting caught on this one.

Black may regret it.. but I would gain an enormous amount of respect for the man if he stood up and said "Yes, it was politically incorrect, and a horrible thing to say.... but the fact is that what I said is true. And if I have to resign for speaking the truth, then resign I will"

And by the way... if it Obama who had made that comment... the hate blogs would fill up here so fast that the comments would be closed by the time I was done typing this.

Again.. it would be the truth no matter who said it... But people in this country.. or maybe it's just the people in these blogs.. would rather see symbolic patriotism and political correctness than the truth.

Obama = 3rd Bush term. You'd better believe it.
McCain 08

Oh boy watch out McCain wants an attack on U.S. soil to get the presidential bid, B.S. McCain is the last person I would expect that from really, he is a patriot not a puppet, REAL NEWS PLEASE.

Obama08

Come on CNN, you guys can do better than this.

It pains me to see such a racist man run for the white house–I'm referring to Barack Obama.

Charlie Black sounds like a Donald Rumsfeld clone

And this is McCain's "advisor"?

And now he can't even remember saying it? Good lord-

If this isn't a clear indication of more of the same, I don't know what is...

and why is it all about war and death with these guys?

They are planting the seed to not be at war for 100 years. Their goal is to have TWO seperate wars that only last 50 more years each. This is their compromise and 'flip-flop' position on originally wanting to be in Iraq for 100 years.
You just can't win with these guys, all they want is war, even if it's at the expense of us being attacked again.
As a Republican (well, used to be) I would go for Barr before I ever elected a war monger like McBush.

Obama '08

The same Bush tactic using fear to win over voters, Bush continuously used the same king of fear mongering during his administration with the color coded level of security.

It;s a shame to even think that a politician would hope for a terrorist attack on America to boost his chance of being elected

its true and messed up. I hope people see how mccain campaign and most likely himself thinks...

NeoCon agenda exposed. Hillary supporters should vote for McCain.

sorry $8.00 A gallon gas. The whole thing makes me crazy what the republicans are willing to do to hold on to the white house.

And Hillary supporters....what a sad bunch of americans. Simply suicidal

The comment was so horribly unpatriotic!

TO MCCAIN: TOO MUCH VIETNAM IS WHAT MAKES YOU TOO MUCH IGNORANT TO BE PRESIDENT FOR LOSING TO MANY BRAIN CELLS WHILE YOU WERE A PRISONER, PRETTY MUCH LIKE YOUR DADDY BUSH ONLY THAT I THINK THAT HE WAS BORN WITH ONLY A FEW BRAIN CELLS… THE POINT IS THAT YOU CAN'T BE PRESIDENT BECAUSE YOU'RE WAR-SICK AND THAT MAKES YOU THINK ONLY ON WAR, DEATH, WAR, WAR, WARWARWARWAR…

Ha – well he's right, however it's scary that this is the game plan for the GOP still – win votes with fear. What an idiot – it may very well be true that another attack on this country by terrorists would create a large amount of support for McCain – however for his advisor to make that asumption and to even be quoted on it – is beyond stupid!

You can expect John McCain and the rest of the Republican elite to be crossing their fingers for an attack. This time, we'll blame the Republican party.

'Obama '08!!!

OH MY GOODNESS!!! YES, that would improve ANY reason for an American to vote for the warmonger. But I'm not falling for that.

Huxtables '08

Here comes the fear-mongering! Black is just not as subtle as the rest of the Republican attack machine...

Ok.....Hillary Supporters, McCain Supporters (combinations of the two)... Intelligent people are able to make the connection why Obama supported the FISA bill. You groups want to say he "flip flopped" yahda yahda....I'm sure you were listening or not paying attention when Bushadoodle said "This is an important piece of legis. and the democrats will pay a price if something happens".

Barack was smart enough not to call the President's bluff. I still see an attack on Iran before Christmas. two things.....on going military effort for which John McCain would be very happy to prosecute and $8.00 a gallon oil. What a wonderful reason to not vote for Obama. I'd love to take out a loan for every tank of gas I buy and see friends and family members in the middle east for 1 million years...Think Americans! We still have that right.

"Asked if McCain would stand to benefit from a terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Black answered: “Certainly it would be a big advantage to him.”

He was answering a question that was asked of him!

The reporter and CNN should be ashamed of trying to make something out of nothing!

McCain 08

Disgusting

Ok man, it is very difficult to tell the truth these days....

"They were inappropriate," Black told reporters at a fundraising event, according to a pool report. "I recognize that John McCain has devoted his entire life to protecting his country.”

Then why did you say it??? You can't spin out of this one...GOOD JOB Republicans...

Asked if McCain would stand to benefit from a terrorist attack on U.S. soil, Black answered: “Certainly it would be a big advantage to him.”
.........Mr BLACK is AN Idiot .........If that was the OBAMA CAMP .....I TOLD YOU he was a Terroist ,Muslin in with MR Faraken do any thing to WIN. He 's dangerous and I'm afraid of him so on!!!!!!!

Am I surprised? No. Disgusted? Most certainly. Somebody sink the S.S. McCain before it leaves port!

I too would "deeply regret" these types of comments..... Are we suppose to be paying attention to the REAL issues or the ones that are being fabricated? No more warmongering Please!

Obama / DeFazio 08
(hey a person can dream, can't they)

THE REGRET IS IN THE TELLING,

NOT IN THE PLAN.

Well, he called it as he saw it. The greatest Republican campaign strategy is fear.

Let's see if the double standard will be applied?

What double standard? Glad you asked!

Whenever one of McCain's surrogates makes a stupid & controversial statement... it's quickly dismissed and forgotten about.

On the OTHER hand,

Whenever one of Obama's surrogates makes a stupid & controversial statement... it's exaggerated, expresses the candidate's "real" thinking, and all hell breaks loose...

What's up with that?

"Black does not explicitly remember saying the comment" HAHAHA!! Laughable. I think he let the cat out the Republican bag.

Wrong choices of words. Just like Hillary JFK comment. I stay focused on issues like Health Care, taxes cuts,etc. I wish CNN was stay on issues like that but then would rather talk about this. Who cares I do not. I voting for Obama for really issues not because of this.

Did he get hemmed up by Caney-Cane?

McCain said the same thing......they mean it!!!!!

too late damage is already been done. you are fired.

“Deeply regrets” yea right, you’re an idiot, take a hike.

THERE YOU HAVE IT.

HOW MCBUSH PLANS TO GET ELECTED, SAME AS BUSH.

WHAT A PLAN TO GET AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT????

Wow...it seems that Mr. Black should be offering his resignation immediately. This is an inexcusable statement. We need no more war mongers or their advisors anywhere near the White House.

Knowing the Bush Crime Family they probably have sold secrets to OBL on how to attack us. This wiil ensure a win for McWar and the GOP this election!

People have to remeber McWar is cold, he is cold in his heart! You have to be droping Napalm on women and children. You have to be cold to do those kind of things. Not the type of president I want.

Obama 08/12

REGRET FOR GIVING AWAY THE PLAN.

Deeply regrets being caled out. We all know that terror is the enite GOP platform. It helped Bush in 2004 and they are betting on it this year. Are people really going to vote for McCain to fix healthcare, education reform, pay, women's rights, tect, tec, etc.

Tax cuts for the rich and fearmonggering for the low income. That's all they have to offer and I think George Bush was a perfect example of that.

The only thing black and mcwar regret is that the public heard his remark. They are typical republicans and that is exactly how they think. I don't know how any person in clear conscience could ever vote for john mcwar or any repub for that matter. They are evil.

He deeply regrets telling the truth!. LOL

Throw these fearmongerers out of office, so that we can take our country back from the corporate special interests!

No more Enron loopholes Senator McSame!

Obama/Nunn in 2008 and beyond!

There's no way in the world Charlie Black could forget he said that. He should resign immediately, just like I'm sure the McCain people would demand if an Obama staffer had said such a terrible thing. To say he doesn't remember saying that just makes it even worse.

Does Charlie also regret the murderous dictators that he once lobbied on behalf of?

Oh yea now lets run another piece on Jim Johnson to change the subject...

Wow, that's more stupid than Obama's bitter remarks – and this one was made to the press.

Fear-mongering is the official GOP one trick pony campaign tactic

I'm an Obama supporter and this is much ado about nothing. While it is true McCain would benefit from a terrorist attack, no American believes he would want that for our country.

Let's be adult people.

Oh, you can't fault the man for showing his true color.