Comments on: Will Obama's name help a Republican senator?

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:39:36 +0000

Is nothing wrong for a different party candidate supporting others, is just like proving that if you belief this guy just belief me too we have worked together and achieve, and we can work together

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:03:28 +0000

can jack ask " why republicans are using Obama's name in there campain and what it mean for Mcwar ?"

By: Canadians for Obama

Canadians for Obama — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:58:17 +0000

the world want to work with Obama live alone republican... he is the one we are telling you people he is the one...

By: independent

independent — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:46:29 +0000

even republicans know who the best candidate is?this could get really good.

By: Frank

Frank — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:37:11 +0000

See....Obama isn't about change...he's just another typical Democrat politician. The Democrats and the people who vote for them are all to blame for the current state of madness we are finding ourselves in. Democrat congress....what have you done to help our current crisis? Answer.....NOTHING!

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:31:26 +0000

I don't think he needs to do that. I'm a democrat but I believe Senator Smith has done a fairly good job while in office. He would have gotten re-elected regardless of his campaign strategy, imo. my party won't put out a formidable opponent to run against him. they haven't done it since senator ron wyden beat him back in the 90s. senator smith ran two years later and won handily. both senators haven't had any real competition imo.

By: Geri

Geri — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:26:00 +0000

How can Obama have a long record on anything??? He hasn't been
around that long. Most of his time in the Senate has been spent on campaigning.

By: MD Democrat

MD Democrat — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:23:20 +0000

Yeah! He's gonna help a republican senator alright, in fact he already has and his name is John McCain!

SMART PEOPLE WILL WRITE-IN HILLARY CLINTON, the only sane choice!!!

By: Raymond Duke

Raymond Duke — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:20:43 +0000

I am not from orgeon thank God. This poor guy probably needs all the help he can get in that state . Unfortunately for him and some of the decent americans who live in orgeon they are ate up with left wing "latta drinkers" Everytime I hear the gas price is about a dollar higher than ours I start laughing.

By: Upon Further Review

Upon Further Review — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:16:27 +0000

All repubs will hit the street,no blocking the votes next year.HaHA

By: adam

adam — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:00:44 +0000

cnn can you guys stop it, you don't have any good news to post here? can you be more oveues, why don't you expose mcsame, that is so sad you guys are so iger to talk bad adout Obama.PLEASE STOP IT.

GO OBAMA08-12

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:47:02 +0000

If he can vote for impeachment and other key issues instead of filibustering. then so be it.

By: mike

mike — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:35:39 +0000

I hope Obama picks Hillary as a VP. It will be an unbeateable ticket. I am an Obama supporter but I think Hillary ran a great campaing and she is a fighter and I am glad what she is doing now keeping her promises.

By: James Carville

James Carville — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:30:52 +0000

and c'mon , the ad quotes obama's statement about gordon. that means obama supports gordon's views. How on earth can anyone interpret it as gordon supports obama???????? that is so stupid man. some people are blinded badly.

By: James Carville

James Carville — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:25:39 +0000

Oh well, when he is all about bipartisanship, why can't he support Gordon? After all, he worked with him as a partner!

THAT CLEARLY SHOWS THAT HE IS NOT WHAT HE SAYS HE IS.

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:19:14 +0000

Things look better for Obama every day. McCain reminds me of the annoying kid that keeps saying "Look at me, look at me, look at me" while doing something crazy for attention.

I can't wait until a debate. Is there any doubt how the comparison will be standing next to each other and Obama speaking intelligently and thoughtfully and McCain spinning out and forgetting his last answer?

By: MD for Obama

MD for Obama — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:35:05 +0000

To Aware:

You are an example of people who choose to ignore the truth about Obama because you are too busy hating! I bet these same people did the most screaming about Jeremiah Wright! "Ruthless lust for power?" Please.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:29:34 +0000

To Aware:

"Word of the day" toilet paper?

By: Irishspacemonk

Irishspacemonk — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:29:11 +0000

Being from Oregon, I'm just curious where Gordon Smith's money is coming from. He's been running ads in prime 5:30-6:30 slots for months now, with not a single ad from Merkley. Not that I really feel Merkley needs to advertise, but it's really disconcerting.

By: Reality Check Richmond Virginia

Reality Check Richmond Virginia — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:28:31 +0000

holy poop!, even republicans are trying to ride Obamas coat tails.

By: Gerry M

Gerry M — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:25:07 +0000

I live in Oregon and I can say Gordon Smith is smart to get under the Obama wing. Senator Obama has a good chance at a 60/40 percent win this fall over Senator McCain. The voters in this state want to see some change and they are not afraid of giving Senator Obama a shot at making some changes. Senator Smith is moving in the direction of becoming a Demican. That’s a cross between a Democrat and a Republican. Senator Smith may be calculating correctly that the GOP is doomed this year!

By: RYAN

RYAN — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:23:21 +0000

LOL, Republicans 're in real deep trouble. Majority of them will loss re-election this year and next year............

By: Herman in LA

Herman in LA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:21:34 +0000

Rise Barack Rise

By: John in Iowa

John in Iowa — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:14:58 +0000

What a LOSER!

By: carrie obama

carrie obama — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:11:56 +0000

i love obama
but why is the party so divided based on parties and all?
we should work together,
its abt the american pple,
not abt demoocrats,republicans,libertarians,conservatives,liberals,black,white,male ,female.,hispanic,black,white,asian,gay,straight,christians,muslim,jews or what ever
its about the people who are the americans
gosh

By: KU for Obama

KU for Obama — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:10:50 +0000

If you can't beat them join them philosophy? At least he is smart enough to read which way the wind is blowing. More than can be said for the older women pretending to be for Clinton who say they are voting for McBush. If they really supported Clinton, they would support Obama, her only chance to continue to build on what she stands for.
We are the future of America and we want Obama!

By: richard

richard — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:09:34 +0000

WOW!

Who would have thought that a "skinny guy with a funny name" would draw republicans to use him in their ads... to get elected!?

obama is the man

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:05:24 +0000

David

I think the Senator should switch parties if he does not aggree with their platform.

Obama 08

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:05:09 +0000

As a Democrat, I wouldn't mind Obama endorsing a Republican. Republicans are Americans too, and if one of them is qualified to keep his Senate seat, then that should be part of the "change" we need. Helping the right people, not the right party. Though, I know nothing about these two candidates, so I'll trust Obama's judgment.

By: jaylo

jaylo — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:04:23 +0000

At the state and local level, these contributions are difficult to trace. At the federal level, contributions are reported and traceable. There is a lengthy lag time. Recent figures may take weeks to be reported and analyzed; however, February records can be examined. Obama had donated to delegates more than $700,000; Clinton more than $236,000. Studies have found that a presidential candidate who gives the most money to superdelegates receives their endorsement 82 percent of the time.

The Weekly Standard commented “... if 82 percent of the superdelegates are endorsing the candidate who donated more to them, that’s indicative of something other than a belief in the ‘audacity of hope.’ It sounds like old-fashioned bribery.”

By: A unknow black man from Canada help blogged 4 Obama since primary.

A unknow black man from Canada help blogged 4 Obama since primary. — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:57:41 +0000

Yes we can use his name now in a possitive way from both party.

One person have to win, Obama name which affiliate with 3 senate and house rep helped them win their election.

I am proud that everyone is agreeing to affiliate with Obama cuz he is a good man. God be the glory.

God Bless America and one day I will be recognised with status.

Amen.

By: Will smith

Will smith — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:56:19 +0000

The GOP brand is so damage to the extend that one of them will use Obama name in his campaign. Why don't you use McCain name?

By: David B, Ashland, OR

David B, Ashland, OR — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:51:59 +0000

Oh, Gordie, we have lived with you being our Senator for WAY too long as it is. We are tired of you shifting in the political breezes. You will need to get your resume in order as come next January, you will be out of a job...FINALLY!

By: Obama-Junkie, IL

Obama-Junkie, IL — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:51:04 +0000

Thats hiliarious...a Republican candidate trying to ride the coat-tails of change in Oregon.

By: Steve, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Steve, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:46:57 +0000

This is funny as hell. Republicans like Gordon Smith are desperate and are willing to use Senator Obama to help their own reelections especillay those in Blue States.. How say you all Republcain's out there? Why does Gordon Smith want Bush or even McCain to campaign for him??

By: Hate to break it to you

Hate to break it to you — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:43:23 +0000

It just goes to show, that we all need to work together across the board. Because we all live in this country and we all want progress and it be beneficial to everyone. Like a company, keep your employees happy, management and higher ups will prosper and everyone will be happy. I personally say their are some things that we all must work together on for both parties and 3rd parties even and that is clean energy and reduce oil dependence. That should be top priority among other things.

By: Loretta from California

Loretta from California — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:39:20 +0000

Yes, but would he continue to work with Senator Obama? Sorry, but I don't have much faith in the Republicans.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

By: ReaganDem84

ReaganDem84 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:37:11 +0000

well there goes bipartisanship.

Mr. Change has now thrown a fellow senator under the bus!

wow!!

–rd84

By: wiser

wiser — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:33:07 +0000

I guess if you call 3 years in the Senator, while campaigning for the last 2 years –"A long record." What a laugh!

Senator Obama is truly a light weight!

McCain 2008
Hillary 2012

By: Al

Al — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:31:15 +0000

Smith is also running local ads featuring former Dem congresswomen endorsing him. Seems he's conceded that Oregon will vote Dem again in November and he wants some of that action.

Another odd note about this new ad... the font he used is the same that the University of Oregon uses for their sports teams. Is that a nod to liberal Eugene, home to the school, or an implication that he's given up on the more conservative Oregon State vote?

By: Bishop

Bishop — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:29:46 +0000

Hey aware you're ridiculous!!! You're like a zombie moaning: "McCain...Hillary...." I didn't know that you were a politician. You have access to the records. Perhaps, YOU can tell me what his records really are :-/

Full of hot air....that is very unfortunate

BTW: "Oops! Obama does have a long record of questionable relationships, poor judgment, egomania and ruthless lust for power!"

So does McHagee, McDrill, McMavric, and McPOW

Relax, bud. This will be over soon enough....

By: Nash

Nash — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:28:39 +0000

It took a lot of guts for this Republican to do that. I say welcome him to the fold. We've got a big tent.

By: Taggert

Taggert — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:27:57 +0000

We can talk to our enemies, but we can't talk to each other? That's absurd.

This is a great country and we can work it out.

By: B. Churchill

B. Churchill — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:26:53 +0000

The last time I checked, John McCain was a US Senator – If he really thinks that gas tax holiday gimmick (I mean idea) is such a winner, exactly what is preventing him from introducing legislation to make it happen? The same thing that prevented HRC from doing the same, I suppose. Their failure to do so is its own kind of bipartisanship, no?

By: WISDOM

WISDOM — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:26:51 +0000

I hope Mr. Obama pick Mr. Bloomberg as his running mate. This two will make a great combo. Much better than any other combo. I think.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:26:28 +0000

Hey, we're all Americans, don't forget that. What a revelation, we can actually work with the GOP.

Obama 08

By: pam Eugene OR

pam Eugene OR — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:25:57 +0000

This says a lot for both sides. We need this in our government. However, I live in Oregon and will vote for the democrat.

By: Dinah, NY

Dinah, NY — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:25:20 +0000

I'll talk to a Martian, if it will bring the soldiers home.

This is a good thing. We need more Dems and Republicans talking, talking, talking.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:24:04 +0000

Can we all just get along.

Remember this is how we WON'T get anything done. We have to cross party lines over and over to do what's best for the country. Hopefully this will be the new trend.

Sound good to me–Go Obama, you rock.

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:23:45 +0000

More of what the nation needs, agreement on issues and conserns that need to be addressed.