June 23, 2008
Posted: 03:10 PM ET
 McCain said Monday he hit his head on the roof of a car during his recent trip to Canada.
McCain said Monday he hit his head on the roof of a car during his recent trip to Canada.

(CNN) – John McCain hit the campaign trail Monday with two band-aids on the top of his head, leading a reporter to ask the Arizona senator why he was wearing them.

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee, who has battled skin cancer in the past, said the band-aids were merely a result of hitting his head on the roof of a car.

“I was getting out of the car in Canada and I hit the roof a tiny bit, and the car was much smaller than the one I'm usually being ferried around in by the beloved Secret Service."

"It was a brush with a low hanging door," McCain also said.

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TheDonald   June 23rd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Old age can sometimes make you forget where you are. Sen McSame probably thought he was getting out of the bed

CK   June 23rd, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Wow, these comments represent the most ill-informed, pathetic individuals our country has to offer.

It's pretty simple, people. Look at RECENT pictures of McCain. Do you see a dark spot or a mole in the same place where the bandaids now are? Nope, crystal clear. Story checks out. Can we talk about something LESS petty, please?

You want to cry "flip-flop" on the roof/door story? I don't know if you guys realize it, but the roof of a car meets the doorway of the car. Hence, if the door is low in the car in question, then logically the roof would also curve down low to meet the door.

Is using logic too difficult for you guys?

JOHN   June 23rd, 2008 7:27 pm ET

THAT POOR CAR.

TEXAN   June 23rd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Bless his heart ! He needs to be careful. Even though I support Obama, I do not wish any harm to Mc Cain. I admire and respect for his service to our country in Vietnam. BUT…do not think that he is Presidential material. GO OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big AL   June 23rd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Well in 2000 it was the hanging chads so in 2008 it the hanging door.

Big AL   June 23rd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I guess that the way the Hybirds are hitting the market. Right up side the head of an fool.

It's a done deal   June 23rd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

He should release his doctors notes on this, since he can't be trusted. Sounds like a 3rd round of skin cancer.

John, Oh John   June 23rd, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Dear John,

Stay out of Canadian cars, they really are not good for you. Stay in America and buy a car from Detroit. Oh, yes, you kicked them to the curb when you supported NAFTA.

Oh Canada   June 23rd, 2008 6:52 pm ET

McCain wants to go to war so bad, he'll start one with Canada if he has to.

No John, they're our friends.

james   June 23rd, 2008 6:52 pm ET

I bet $100 it was cancer.
He's lying aout the car roof tthing.

Rich In Seattle   June 23rd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

It is so hard for the elderly to get in and out of automobiles. This is not a surprise.

LeMonton   June 23rd, 2008 6:47 pm ET

He probably hit his head looking for his teeth, ear piece or bifocals. (or maybe looking again for his bearings)

Please be nice to him. He's been roming around for almost a century and it's normal to flip, flop and trip every now and then. Just be careful not to break a hip.

:)

the other jd   June 23rd, 2008 6:41 pm ET

hasn't he had a history of melanoma? i wouldn't wish it on him, but it looks suspicious. he just looks so frail in general…

Jason   June 23rd, 2008 6:39 pm ET

God he's so fragile.

The Door Didn't Mean It   June 23rd, 2008 6:38 pm ET

The Secret Service can't protect John from himself. Bad car door.

McGoo, McGoo   June 23rd, 2008 6:36 pm ET

John have you ever thought of piracy, you've go the demeanor. Arrrrr

James in Florida   June 23rd, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Are we suppose to really believe that.

I am 6 foot 4 and have never hit my head in the car and had to have a bandaid, my entire life.

The guy has cancer and had something cut off him again and is covering it up.

See what you will get in the white house, reminds you of Bush and Cheney does'nt it.

Mr. McGoo   June 23rd, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Ha Ha Ha

John thought he was still in America and ended up in Canada. When he tried to hightail it back home, he bumped his head. Okay, Mr. McGoo.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 23rd, 2008 6:22 pm ET

IT'S ALL OVER THE BLOGS THAT, MCBUSH WENT

TO CANADA TO HAVE SKIN TEST.

I GUESS SINCE HE HAD THE TEST OUT OF THE

COUNTRY HE IS NOT OBLIGED TO TELL THE TRUTH,

KINDA LIKE WE ARE NOT BRAKING THE LAW WITH THE

DETAINEES IN GUANTANAMO.

Mike   June 23rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Whats the big deal? My Great Grandfather always forgets he is in a car too.

Cathy   June 23rd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

This is not news worthy!!!! Come on CNN. I'm usually on your side…but give me a break here!

Strum   June 23rd, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Did he go to Canada for cancer treatment. hmmmm?
He needs to learn how to crawl in and out of cars like he crawled around in the bushed of Vietman after he was shot down…. Never mind, he did not do that very well either. Anyway McWatchOutForThatDoor, be safe, retire NOW.

Liz T   June 23rd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Wonder how photographers missed this incident when it happened… On the other hand, was he out of circulation at any time? I think it was a visit to his dermatologist.

Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon   June 23rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Hitting the roof again?

Temper, temper.

My friend.

linda from South Dakota   June 23rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

lol,, forget to duck????

You're A Good Man, McCain   June 23rd, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I like McCain and his mom, I just don't want him to be president.

Leave this man alone about the bandaid, move on.

Chris B   June 23rd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Marshall: It's news because it may make some small percentage of the voting population rethink their vote for McCain due to possible health issues. Because, you know, Obama never gets sick!

Cindy's Fault   June 23rd, 2008 6:00 pm ET

He found out Cindy's baking stolen cookie recipes again and fell out on the floor in a temper tantrum.

LOL   June 23rd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Cindy McCain has had it with being a trophy wife and cracked him over the head with her hairbrush.

You go Barbie.

nader   June 23rd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

HE TRIPED LIKE A BOB DOLE. MAY GOD HELP HIM IN HIS OLD AGE. PROBABLY HE NEEDS WALKING STICK.!!!

DT   June 23rd, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Hey, McCain served his country honorably, leave him alone.

Max   June 23rd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

So much for a game of pickup basketball between the two candidates.

Dillon   June 23rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Why would he lie? Give him the benefit of the doubt. He got into a low hanging car and bruised his head. Enough said.

Jaime   June 23rd, 2008 5:51 pm ET

And at that point that's when he came up with the flex capacitor which still doesn't make Canadians voting for McCain possible….

J Kay - KCMO   June 23rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Perhaps McPain needed to test the Canadian Healthcare System!!! Curious what his co-pay was.

Marti, Plano, TX   June 23rd, 2008 5:47 pm ET

My dad had melanoma on his head and, when new growths appeared and were removed, the surgical sites were covered with small band-aids like the ones John McCain is sporting.

@everyamericans   June 23rd, 2008 5:46 pm ET

bad "head day" for McBush.

amtFresno,CA   June 23rd, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Help, I've fallen and I can't get up!!

Gene   June 23rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Hey, I got a mosquito bite… I can't believe CNN hasn't done a story on that! I'm offended!

Ok… seriously… I'm sure there are more important things to report than the fact that McCain is wearing a band-aid

Eddie G   June 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Let me just say that McCain is a pandering fool.

Michelle, CA   June 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Those low hanging doors will get you everytime.

Bulldog   June 23rd, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Why should anyone believe John McCon with all his lies about oil and gas and renewable energy. He pays advisors who have had a direct connection with Enron and the extreme rise in oil and gas prices.

DAREN IN MIAMI   June 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

LOL, you guys are funny!!!! McPain hahahahah gotta luv it

not buying it   June 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

How do you hit the top center of your head on the car roof, or worse, a "low-hanging car door" ??

Bookmark this report. McCain is hiding something here. And he'll get busted sometime soon, and he'll say he didn't say what he said.

Gabby for obama   June 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Mccain needs to take a trip with spongebob squarepants to weenie hut general for his boo-boo

He is one year older than my mom, who answers the remote instead of the phone…so you decide…how about someone more in touch with the youth of this country, hmm…someone like barack!!

OBAMA '08

Deanie, MI   June 23rd, 2008 5:30 pm ET

God bless him, I hope it wasn't anything more serious.

Obama 08

dm   June 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Ha ha ha ha
ha ha

pam Eugene OR   June 23rd, 2008 5:27 pm ET

He was out of the country. I can't help but wonder if his skin cancer is back. I sure don't buy his story. Please be honest with us McCain.

Oregon calling   June 23rd, 2008 5:26 pm ET

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)

Enlightened Voter   June 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Who cares? You sold your soul to the devil and you are sub human john mcwar.

CLINTON 08 VP   June 23rd, 2008 5:22 pm ET

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…

AND NOW THE HEAD BUMP, THERE GOES MORE BRAIN CELLS…

Alex   June 23rd, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I like that new "McPain" term :-D hehe

Ardnuas   June 23rd, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Please DON'T vote for this man……. PLEASE
HE has voted with George Bush 95% of the time.

The Guy   June 23rd, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Low hanging door…

DeLorean's have low hanging doors.

John McCain has a TIME MACHINE.

Dusacre   June 23rd, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Rea,

FYI; “I was getting out of the car in Canada and I hit the roof a tiny bit, and the car was much smaller than the one I'm usually being ferried around in by the beloved Secret Service."

It is not about obama

Get well soon Grandpa McCain, you should have been president in 2000, but Bush and the republicans did you in. Now you are just too old and too sick for the job. We still love you grandpa!

Anita from Arizona   June 23rd, 2008 5:16 pm ET

It was a back hand string executed in perfect form for this professional flip flopper.

Dylan   June 23rd, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Please CNN, post a comment that doesn't hinge on Sen. Mccain's age or an unclever play on his name.

If it was a low hanging door, it means that the ceiling came down low, not a contradiction.

Moreover, he has secret service because he is the presidential nominee, not bc he is a senator. He actually has been vocal about not wanting the secret service.

The bandaid is on the top of his head not on his eye.

Not a news story, just a way for some writers agenda to be pushed.

John   June 23rd, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Are we going to scrutinize every little flaw of every person? There is way too much information available way too fast for an immature species to bear. The Internet might be the end of us all.

David in Chicago   June 23rd, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Did you know that in France, they have free healthcare and free public transportation for everyone? Here's the kicker, they have lower taxes and their minimum wage amounts to $15/hour USD. They also have a longer average lifespan. Just like our public school system here.. we DEMAND our children are educated yet.. we don't demand our government keep us healthy… what are we doing?

Montana is Obama Country   June 23rd, 2008 5:09 pm ET

******************************************************************

I think McOLD was having an IDEA was trying to pop out… but as a good little conservative he put it back.. (hence bandaids)..

Yes..>WE<..CAN….

Todd   June 23rd, 2008 5:09 pm ET

D'OH!

Nick   June 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

This article gets 110 comments already, but no one commented on the Barr story or others that are relevent and could have an impact on the election and our future. Please read other articles and contribute something meaningful. Every comment seems to be generic comments using the name McBush, McSame, McShame, etc. or about how Obama is a turncoat. Comment about issues, and put some thought into them, rather then spouting talking points from your favorite candidate, party, or pundit. Thanks.

Bishop   June 23rd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Jimmy from the Bronx - GOOD CATCH!!!!

TAHARI in CT 4 OBAMA   June 23rd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

So will the bump to the head now reverse his reversals and bring back the moderate John McCain?? Or will we be picking up the pieces from all his bumps for another 4yrs.

Obama 08!

Chris   June 23rd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

What was Michael Jackon's excuse for bandages?

Something sounds fish… I want to see photos/video of him hitting his head - or it never happened!

CNN loves Hillary   June 23rd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Poor Grandpa Munster!!

Carol, San Luis Obispo, CA   June 23rd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Here's the spin to make him heroic:

Senator McCain, while aggressively campaigning in Canada, was in an auto accident. Despite injury to himself, he bravely and selflessly rescued the driver from the confines of the compact(ed) car. Despite great danger to himself, this man showed valor and leadership. This is a candidate who has faced terror, squared off with terrorists and walked away victorious with only minor injuries.

That's how this will resurface in about October.

Rick in Florida   June 23rd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Its really a bruise from a BOOMERANG which came back to hit him in the head, after one of his many, many, many FLIP-FLOPS!!

Marshall   June 23rd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Why? Why is this news?

Rea   June 23rd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

In the Chicago Tribune today: June 23 2008
Obama made an outrageous statement:

He meant it as a joke, but when Barack Obama recently parodied a famous line from "The Untouchables" he also dredged up the reputation of his longtime home as a place that is rough, raw and unlikely to breed reform.

"If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun," Obama said during a Philadelphia fundraiser, explaining the Chicago-style approach to hard-nosed politics.

Obama is risky and scary.

At least there is nothing of significance up there   June 23rd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I don't buy it … who needs band-aids 3 days later from bumping their head on a car roof, or was it a car door? I mean, any healthy person doesn't need band-aids 3 days later for a small (alleged) contusion. He was in Canada 3 days ago … if its still bleeding, he should see a dr about getting stitches.

Travis_bdboy (in Canada   June 23rd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

It's cancer showing up again, but he's going to blame it on a low roof….another lie.

Dusacre   June 23rd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Grand Pa McCain,

I hope you heal soon.

Please come back home to play with the grand children.

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 23rd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

WHY DO YOU PEOPLE TALK ABOUT

MCMOULD *LOSING* HIS BEARINGS?

HE LOST THEM 10 YEARS AGO.

THEY ARE GONE.

Mark, B'ham., Al.   June 23rd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

It is a good thing McCain is not a democrat. The democrats should be drivng or be ferried around only in vehicles that get greater than 35 mpg. (ie Yaris)

Carol   June 23rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Why do so many people seize every opportunity to belittle a decent human being. Is this how you think you can win? Do you feel that by trashing the opponent every time he stumbles or opens his mouth, it will somehow make your guy miraculously appear to be qualified for the most important job in the world?

fight the liberal media!   June 23rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Yeah thats funny stupid liberals , make fun of the man because he has cancer! jerks

Anita from Arizona   June 23rd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Be careful next time, McCain. Get well soon. No offense, but this isn't a story worthy of the Political Ticker. Issues people, Issues…..

Heather   June 23rd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

God, who gives a you-know-what. I so don't want to look at him for the next four years.

Bishop   June 23rd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Brian for a Patriot - apparently Bri you make over $250,000…huh?

Frantz (Atlanta)   June 23rd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Too easy! Let this one go people.

Bishop   June 23rd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

If he's NOT more careful, he might not make it to NOV….

CINDY HIT HIM!!!   June 23rd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

CINDY DID IT!!!!!!

NY FEMALE SAYS MAC IS WACK!!!!!!!!!!   June 23rd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Go away and get well! You've had one too many bumps on the head. You already can't remember who our dear service people are fighting or why and you can't remember why they deserve a GI bill like the one that you had. Go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ilona Proud Canadian   June 23rd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Oh My Gosh!!!!

I just just thought of a possible explanation for McCain's visit to Canada!!

Do you think that he visited Canada in order to have surgery on his head for biopsy purposes? This is very plausible. We all know that if he had to have surgery, and he had the procedure done in the US, it would be all over, that he was not being truthful about previously disclosed medical records. I really find it hard to believe, that McCain hit his head hard enough on the roof of ANY car, to necessitate two strips of band aid.

Kenneth M   June 23rd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

DISTRACTION! WHAT ABOUT OFF SHORE DRILLING.

AntiBrenda   June 23rd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

YA RIGHT !
John you need to be somewhere in Arizona's retirement homes resting peacefully with your age mates instead of all this trouble you are going thru for nothing. No sensible American will vote for you sir!

Gina - Lancaster, PA   June 23rd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Come on, McCain. I mean, I'm sorry you bumped your head and all. But why not just wear your now-famous "NAVY" hat and avoid the jokes. Let's move on.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 23rd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

R—MCBUSH IS NOT 65!!!!

HE IS 72, CLOSER TO 75.

Concerned America   June 23rd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Manuvering in and out of a car is about as difficult as eating a pretzel.
Repubes, get it together!

JK   June 23rd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

He is loosing his bearings.

Michelle   June 23rd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

CNN, why is this article even posted?

To encourage snide remarks from children?

Ilona Proud Canadian   June 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

McCain…..

"I was getting out of the car in Canada and I hit the roof a tiny bit"

"It was a brush with a low hanging door"

Folks can you see anything wrong with the above statements?

First… One Statement Contradicts The Other..

Was it the Roof or was it the Door? Also with McCain's height being what it is, I would think that it would be all but impossible for McCain to bang his head on the roof of ANY car, then again just maybe, he tried to WALK out of the car?

MD in GA   June 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Not a McCain supporter but I hope he's ok and it's really just what he says it is. Be well sir..

Peter of Oregon   June 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I don't believe him. I think he bumped his head when his Straight Talk Express ran off its tracks. He hasn't been quite the same McCain since he secured the Republican Nomination.

Lovely in VA   June 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Brian for a Patriot -
Our next president will get around to debating MrClumsy, but he will do it when he feels like it, not when JM decides. JM knows this, he's just putting it out there. The nominees haven't even been officially named, so cool your jets. Believe me, we are ALL waiting for it just as much as you!

So was it a door or a roof?? Hum…smells a little fishy to me but no surprise. My great-granny did the same thing once…. only she didn't have to wear bandaids, that must have been some gashes there….Hummmm…..

Helene   June 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Judas Lieberman should have been helping him go in and out of the car. Where was he ?

TESAP   June 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

WHO IN THE WORLD PUTS BAND-AIDS ON THE TOP OF THEIR HEAD ??? :(

Uncle Fester   June 23rd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Were they purple bandaids?

Loretta from California   June 23rd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I hope that he will recover from his injury.

Tyler   June 23rd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

It's fitting since all of his proposals are band-aid solutions.

R   June 23rd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

If being 65 years old, means you SHOULD retire, and are eligible for Social Security payments, why is this guy running for the most time consuming, health deteriorating job in the world? My wife's dad said he doesn't like Obama, but won't vote for Mccain because he looks "too old" and my father in law is almost 80! Watch out my fellow progressives, the October surprise might be the GOP nominating someone else, to start a media frenzy, more attention just might be more votes for the re-pukes.

Tired of W, OH   June 23rd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Geez, "Brian for a Patriot", just relax… Obama just beat Hillary about 3 weeks ago and there's still plenty of time to debate. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Obama will debate McBush. Don't you worry about it.

charles   June 23rd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

fishy grandpa like most people lm not buying it. come clean grandpa we will accept honest answer than later to findout u were taking us for a ride.

Jessica, MI   June 23rd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

to Brian for a Patriot:

First, when did Obama ever refuse to debate McCain? The only thing I recall is Obama's campaign rebuffing the McCain attempt to force them into 10 scheduled town hall appearances. Is that what you're referring to?

Secondly, if you think that McCain is a true "patriot" and, more importantly, the policies he represents (i.e. the ones we've seen for the last 8 years) are "patriotic", then you, my friend (as McC would say) have forgotten what America used to stand for, and the ideals it was founded upon.

Internet Argument Winner   June 23rd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Mr. McCain, I have an old lacrosse helmet laying around…. let me know.

proud army and navy mom   June 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

if this had been Sen Obama with the bandages, mcbush would have put out a press statement and had a telephone interview stating that this is the reason he cannot be trusted…."it calls to question his judgment, if you can get out of a car with doing bodily harm, how can he run the country"

That's how ridiculous Mcbush sounds every time Obama utters a word.

Jessica in IL   June 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Wow, slow news day?

Phil, FL   June 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Hey - check older pictures - some dark spot was there before.

Hope the door took care of that so no surgery is required !!!!

nate   June 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I thought they were there to keep his brains from leaking out.

NoMcSame   June 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Still having trouble getting out of a car after all these years. Did the model T's have more space when you got out of them McSame or is it that you rode horses for too many years in the calvilry.
Obama08

Peachy Keen   June 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Gees, you're barely five feet tall. How do u hit your head on a Lincoln. You are REALLY getting old.

Tired of W, OH   June 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

He should get one of those little shriner cars to drive around. No roof.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

OH LORD & THIS IS SOME PEOPLE'S CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT.

THIS TIME HE FORGOT HE WAS IN THE CAR.

TIME TO RETHINK IT.

Obama: Carter's 2nd Term   June 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

This and the ticker about Obama's seal are news??????

Come on CNN.

Tired of W, OH   June 23rd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Are those the band-aids that he proposed for the oil shortage?

JVD   June 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

WHY DID THE MEDIA STOP REPORTING ON OUR TROOPS CASUALTIES IN IRAQ????????? WE DON'T CARE ABOUT ALL THIS CRAPS; WE WANT THEM BACK HOME.

Tired of W, OH   June 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Looks like he's the one that could use one of those bicycling helmets that Obama was wearing.

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 23rd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

HE SHOULD PUT A BAND-AID

ON HIS LYING MOUTH.

Rudy NYC   June 23rd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I hope he's okay. Don't want to see Mac go down like that.

loribee   June 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

If he can't get out of a car, how can he fix our economy??

Donna   June 23rd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

The impact must have been a bit more than a "tiny bit" for him to need band-aids…and why didn't he SEE the overhanging brush when he got to the car? and why didn't they pick him up from the curb instead of having him walk into tree branches?

ANGIE   June 23rd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

did anyone see mccain get nasty with the news reporter and obama calls a reporter sweetie and your all over him mccain is really nasty as far as his head goes i think he needs more than band aids maybe a little mental disorder medication!!!!!!!!!

Bob Indianapolis, IN   June 23rd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I hear a walker REALLY helps when you need to maintain balance…

Val, Atlanta, Ga   June 23rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Yea, RIGHT

Mike, Syracuse, NY   June 23rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Truly moronic comment Miko. Should we say that if Obama is too stupid to bowl he's too stupid to be President? Is everything some vast right wing conspiracy? You Obama supporters need to get a life.

Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain   June 23rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

From sexism to ageism the media makes me sick.
They will do to Mc Cain what they did to Hillary. They are what propelled Bambi It is time for us to demand substance and qualifications in our leaders. I may not agree with Mc Cain on every issue but at least I can trust that he would know how to handle his job and would not be negotiating with dictators.

Enough is Enough with the liberal media.

Hillary 2012

Alimi   June 23rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

"Hit the roof" means uncontrollable anger. Does this have anything to do with his much talked about short temper?

WHO CARES   June 23rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

MCSAME…… said the band-aids were merely a result of hitting his head on the roof of a car………..BECUZ LIEBERMAN was not around to tell which WAY is UP!!!!!!!!!

S. Boatman Warrensburg Mo.   June 23rd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Mccain Does Not Have The Coordination To Be President And This Article Proves It!

ALLBAMALLTHETIME   June 23rd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I am not a McCain support–but this is really a stupid post. SO WHAT that the man snapped his head against the roof of a car or against it tiny little doors…he is getting old and is not agile or use to tiny cars…LEAVE HIS STUNTS OUT OF THE NEWS. Geesh!

Lighten up   June 23rd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

JEEZ People!!! Lighten up.. Hittin'your head HURTS! I supplose you people have never or are never going to suffer this misfortune.

Obama '08

Michael Lorton, Virginia   June 23rd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Band-Aids on his head….similar to the band-aids in his head. America needs more than band-aids.

Makeshift   June 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Does a bump on the head really need bandaids? How is this man supposed to be president when he needs bandaids from a bump on the head? John McWeakling needs to retire.

S. Boatman Warrensburg Mo.   June 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I Was Going To Vote Mccain But Not After He Bumped His Head! We Should All Vote For Obama Now! He Doesnt Bump His Head!

What if?   June 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

So McCain finally explain his many memory loss…..he was getting out of the car in Canada and I hit the roof a tiny bit.

James from Toronto   June 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Poor old frog, you're bumping your messed-up heard against everything. Cars, serious issues, wars, oils drilling… Why can't the GOP get an other candidate? Do they think this guy will last up to November? I guess he is bumping the casket next time.

Louis   June 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

With his wife's wealth to be squandered around, he has travelled only in Limo's. What would he know about small cars.

So out of touch of what people want.

Joe Cool   June 23rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Please be careful, senator

We want you healthy enough to take your whipping in November!

What?   June 23rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

This guy is falling apart.

Brian   June 23rd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Wow he even flip flops on how he hurt his head:

“I was getting out of the car in Canada and I hit the roof a tiny bit, and the car was much smaller than the one I'm usually being ferried around in by the beloved Secret Service."

"It was a brush with a low hanging door," McCain also said.

saga for Obama   June 23rd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

if he cant even get out of a car without hurting himself how will he lead our nation without hurting us?

i wonder if his universal health care covered the hospital bill. God help us, we can not have another Republican term

Independent LAWYER for Obama   June 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Be nice to McCain! We've all done some clumsy things before…

Just because you don't like his politics, you don't have to be nasty about him bumping his head.

saga for Obama   June 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

if he cant even get out of a car without hurting himself how will he lead our nation without hurting us?

i wonder if his universal health care covered the hospital bill

jen   June 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

OBAMA / HAGEL vs MR MAGOO / ELMER FUDD (Lieberman)

S. Boatman Warrensburg Mo.   June 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

This Disqualifies Mccain As President! I Was Going To Vote For Him But Not Now! Now Im Gonna Vote For Obama!

Carol, San Luis Obispo, CA   June 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Does this mean Senator McCain hit the ceiling?

Brian   June 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Please vote for Barr…… this guy might fall unconscious the first time he gets out of Marine 1.

The Federalist   June 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

And cue snarky, snide adolescent comments… NOW!

bill for barack   June 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Hits his head on the car roof.
Wants to give a 300 million dollar prize for someone to invent a car battery,
(maybe the two are related. how hard did he hit his head, anyway ?)
This is real presidential material all right.

@everyamericans   June 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

How appropriate?! McBush will be a band-aid president; he lacks a real fix to the economy, the mortgage crisis and high gas prices.

It's interesting to note that smaller cars tends to use less oil; but BIG OIL MAN McSHAME is ONLY USED TO DRIVING IN BIG CARS and CALLING FOR DRILL, DRILL, DRILL FOR OIL; same excuse for going into IRAQ!!!!

McShame next bump will be seeing him out of the race kaput!

this old twig dont have a clue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank   June 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Fear mongering about skin cancer. Who wrote this Democrat slanted bit. Shame.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   June 23rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

a low hanging door? what was he driving? a GO KART?

mCBUSH   June 23rd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

mccain is sickm in the head. Obama 08 i think mccains should quit

Democrats Unite!!!   June 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Another example of him losing his bearings!

Enjoy the peaceful life of a US senator… The presidency is no job for an old man… Seriously…

Concerned Democrat   June 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Hope you are okay Mr. McCain. I bumped my head on an open kitchen cabinet door and those things do not give an inch.

My vote goes to Obama but still, sir, I empathize.

Dan, MA   June 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Next week's headline: Pres. Bush stubs big toe.

Bosnian Sniper?   June 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Doh??? When every voter is concerned with his age , now the old man is trying to do himself??

Hmm, this is is why the re-Publicans need to pose as "anti-Obamas" in bloggs like this 1 , to deceive easy dems, they know the Illinois Sen is gonna make history, like he did in the primaries, no matter what !!!!!!!!!!! Operation PUMA 's in CHAOS . Get smart !

Yes we can if we go dems

Bill from Oklahoma   June 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I can't believe his . Mccain the flip flopper can not keep from from flopping. He says it was the roof of the car and flops and says it was a low hanging door. He just can't help himself.

Connie   June 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

It just shows how the Canadians are more conservative than the USA. If McBush wants to show how he is trying to help the American people with the gas prices , he should ask for smaller cars. OBAMA / ? 08

Connie from Indiana

Ellie in Aurora, CO   June 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

The jokes write themselves! LOL

CW4Barak   June 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

This is tooo easy:

He hit his head when he learnt Obama was running 15 points ahead of him.

He hit his head when Obama slammed his oil drilling flip flop.

He hit his when his vertigo kicked in when he leaned backwards too much from.

He and Cindy were fighting….again.

He's too old and old people stumble and fall a lot.

Need I go on. All in all, I hope when he hit his head he came to his senses!

Miko Kansas City   June 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Sounds fishy to me!! This man is NOT to be trusted!! If he is not smart enough to get in and out of a car, he is not smart enough to run the country! He's lying!!

Sharon Minnesota   June 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

CNN needs more than a bandaid to heal the wounds they've inflicted on the American public with this silly story. I'll bet Barack Obama has had a couple of owwies too, why don't we hear about his hangnail's??

Raghu   June 23rd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

I'm usually being ferried around in by the beloved Secret Service." Some luxury 'eh Senator?

cheryl   June 23rd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

He hit the roof when he heard Obama was talking to women in New Mexico, ouch! No punt intended, not…..

Raghu   June 23rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

McCain says band-aids the result of hitting car roof
Posted: 03:10 PM ET

WOW! Whatever Ticker message will come next?

Clinton says fingernail loss the result of losing the primary season
Obama says cut the result of being emo…

OBAMA '08

cheryl   June 23rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I can't wait to see what late night comedians have to say about this incident…..

Katrinka in KC   June 23rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

I can't even imagine what will happen if he's lying and he has had new skin cancer cells removed…

Ron L   June 23rd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Most insides of car are either covered with cloth or have NO sharp edges. AND how do you run your EYE into it in the first place. Should not the contact be closer to the top of your head??
I AM NOT BUYING IT!!

Doris,Memphis,TN   June 23rd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Maybe someone tried to put a brain inside of his head.

Broad street buddy   June 23rd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Old man yells at cloud!!

USAF Staff Sergeant   June 23rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Oh… so now the old guy is running into doors. Got to be careful, those things can jump out at you without warning.

charles   June 23rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.realy?

Jimmy from the Bronx   June 23rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Now this is real news!
Were they domestic or imported Band-Aids…Hey where is his flag pin?

ProundToBeRepublican   June 23rd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Is he telling the truth? you should ask him under oath.

Sunshine from University of Florida   June 23rd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

This is too easy.LOL

Blake   June 23rd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Another reason McCain is not really green, he has never ridden in a smaller car than a Ford Excursion.

Ian   June 23rd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

That's even worse than what I originally thought.

Bill in Virginia   June 23rd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Yeah, right.

McCain's people are doing their best to hide the true nature of his health.

Yes.We.Can.   June 23rd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Be careful, sir. Be well :)

Obama 08

Young American   June 23rd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I am sorry to say this…but I don't know that I believe this story, or McCain reasoning rather. Call me a cynic…

Seems that if this were another skin cancer scare, might reintroduce McCains health issues back into the media, which I am sure their camp would like to avoid.

Phil-Little Rock   June 23rd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

He hit his car roof when he found out gas was more than his wife's beer.

Annick, Washington DC   June 23rd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

What would he look like if he get the 300 million dollars car he is requesting for? A walking mummy?

Billy Pilgrim   June 23rd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Disclose your medical records now, Senator McCain. And by disclose, I mean more than just for three hours to a select group of reporters. Make them public record. We have the right to know the status of your health if you want us to elect you President of the United States.

Crush Rush   June 23rd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Johns ok.He just doesnt have clue.He was a good guy before the neocons put a chip in his head.He may have had the old one replaced,lets see if we notice a difference.

Russell Hammond   June 23rd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

"John McGoo"

Brian from Texas   June 23rd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Cant get out of a car, cant get us out of Iraq.
Except the wounds left from Iraq will take more than a couple of band-aids.

Mary   June 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

My Bandaids?

Do you people still want to discuss my plans to fix the economy?

Ken in LA   June 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

okay?

Ray Victory   June 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Not news ….

No Comment ….

Hold the Hate Please….

Bill, Streamwood, IL   June 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

That temper of his ….

You would think that maybe by now his campaign staff would know not to give Senator McCain bad news when he is in small enclosed spaces.

Laura   June 23rd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

I'm remembering when George Bush choked on a pretzel a while back!! John McSame = George Bush!

PRinNJ   June 23rd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Maybe Sen McCain needs a "safety wig".

Mary In AL   June 23rd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Which one is it? The roof or the door? Or maybe recurring skin lesions?

Seth in Jacksonville, FL   June 23rd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

His age really is a valid concern. What if he croaks while in office? What if he's hampered by radiation treatments and chemo-therapy?

Something to consider. A harsh reality.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 23rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

If he would have stayed in America and quit supporting NAFTA it woulld not have happen!

McNAFTA; giving American jobs away.

Lynn   June 23rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I think everyone has hit their head on a car roof. Not a story.

Brian for a Patriot   June 23rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

He will probably forget more from a bump to his head than Barack knows about keeping this country safe.

Go McCain.

At least you have the courage to Debate and you at least have the courage of being forthright with solutions, all Barack does is point the finger at everybody else and tax, tax, tax and tax us more.

Barack just because you are a Democrat in a Democrat year, doesn't mean you can't go through the interview process. Step up to the plate and let us know how radical and how liberal you are during a Debate.

I thought you were too frightened to debate. Why, because you know your solutions won't fly with the American people, so just be cowardly and hope nobody realizes that you are running on a platform of nothing, but just saying we need change we can believe in. How can we believ in anything from you when you can't keep your word and you won't debate. You are too weak to be President.

I thought this was the land of the Brave, expecially their President.

Sam   June 23rd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

I'm 6′5″ tall and drive a Ford FOCUS but never hit my head….
…oh, yeah and i'm 29 yo

Blame Bush   June 23rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Bush pushed him out of the car.

Preston   June 23rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Well, was it the roof, or the door? Which is it, John, or can't you remember?

Marq   June 23rd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Seems like he's bumped his head many times before his trip to Canada, considering all of the crap that comes out of his mouth.

MD FOR OBAMA   June 23rd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Canada?! I guess he couldn't afford his prescriptions either.

Adam   June 23rd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

McPain

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