Comments on: Blitzer: Can a third party candidate break through?

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:42:07 +0000

Barr and Nader?! There has been quite a movement online for Ron Paul. It would be nice to have a President who actually respects the Constitution for a change.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:39:59 +0000

REZCO ?????????????

By: MD

MD — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:36:10 +0000

Polls show that WITH these two idiots in the mix, Obama has a 15 point advantage over McCane.

All I can say is thank you guys for taking votes away from McCane.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:29:49 +0000

Anyone can beat Mccain. All they have to do is get a copy of the Supreme Court decison Rogers vs. Bellei and all the citations that go with decision and look at State Department decison regarding the fact that the Panama Canal Zone was never Sovereign territory. You can get the same information by analyising the the first 2 Chapters of the Hays-Banau Varilla treaty.
It does not matter if mcCain was born in the Panama Canal Zone or on any military base throughout the world. He possess derivative citizenship and his position is no different than the million or so children of military families born on bases or military bases outside the United States. The problem dates back almost to the ratification of the Constitution.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:27:57 +0000

Well, a third party or independent candidate can't win under current system, there are too many hurdles to clear, money being the biggest. Now, if we had a true campaign finance reform act, that limited each candidate to 50 million dollars (1 million per state), AND Eliminated PAC advertising during the general election period. THEN you might see some movement towards a level playing field, and you would increase the chances that viable independents and 3rd party candidates would have a chance.
At this point, no truly viable 3rd party candidate will run, because they know they can't win. Thus you have the politically irrelevent trying to play spoiler to make a name for themselves, either in history, or for consideration at a later date, or maybe because they are just bored.

By: Can we just be American?

Can we just be American? — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:10:33 +0000

I don't think Nadar will harm Obama but Barr – please take the McBush votes as we are looking for change!

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:06:29 +0000

WHAT ABOUTPROTECTING OUR BOARDERS SENDING THE ILEAGALS HOME!!!!! BREAK THE LAW DO THE PUNISHMENT......SEND THEM HOME!!!!

By: Tony, Miami

Tony, Miami — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:03:58 +0000

They are both trouble makers but in the 2008 election they can only help Barack Obama beat McCain a little more than necessary.

By: GO AWAY!!!!!

GO AWAY!!!!! — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:03:11 +0000

What impact will Nader and Barr have this election season?...................
THEY NEED TO GO TO THE HOUSE............2 IDIOTS!!!!!!!!

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:02:38 +0000

WHAT ABOUT EQUAL PAY FOR WOMAN !!!!!!!

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:01:45 +0000

WHAT ABOUT GAS PRICES??????

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:30 +0000

PUMA PAC> NO BAMA

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:04 +0000

"Given that conservative track record, he is likely to take votes away from McCain, especially in Georgia where he is relatively well-known." Ignorant statement, Wolf. Nobody is taking votes away from anyone. People vote for who they want to vote for even if it doesn't happen to be someone from the two "major" parties. It's not a two horse race no matter how much you want it to be, and no matter how lopsided the field may be.

By: Earl

Earl — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:59:12 +0000

Not either of these 2 clowns

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:58:50 +0000

WHAT ABOUT REZCO AND OBAMA !!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!

By: Justice League

Justice League — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:54:50 +0000

big sal, what on earth are you talking about? Bush is in the whitehouse, not Obama, and gas is at an all time high! How on earth do you argue that Obama in office would mean higher gas prices? More drilling isn't the answer, increased refining capacity and global trade networking is. The war clearly isn't working, as Bush's war for oil has backfired on himself. Many Americans realize this, and more will realize this soon enough. Your statements are delusional.

By: suz

suz — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:53:54 +0000

One can only hope that some other qualified 3rd candidate can wage a winning battle in November.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:43:24 +0000

Its nice to see this it will hopefully take away some mcbush votes

By: Willy

Willy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:36:14 +0000

The DNC took the nomination away from Hillary just to get back in the W.H. They know OB has not a clue but they also know his good looks will fool all you "perky" women voters

By: Voter

Voter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:28:36 +0000

This is a question the viewers should be asking CNN, not the other way around as Wolf would have us believe.

By: BIG SAL

BIG SAL — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:19:11 +0000

Third party or not, when middle America finally realizes that voting for Obama means higher prices for oil, they will sway to McCain.

Obama plans to remove the troops prematurely out of Iraq which will create choas in that region. Oil will stop flowing from that country because of terrorists attacks. Oil will easily go up from there.

Also Obama is against drilling for oil here. America will soon see the many flaws in Obama's policies from the Patriot Act to Health care.

McCain will win in a landslide! IMHO opinion from an independent.

By: Rational1

Rational1 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:18:29 +0000

Not the Nader plant again! By the way, in reference to Naders comments about Obama appealing to 'white guilt'; isn't Nader Lebanese-American? Are they considered white? If not, shouldn't he be appealing to the conditions of Lebanese-American? I know it sounds silly, by Nader started it.

By: Maree Starr

Maree Starr — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:17:40 +0000

We are Asian, Hispanic and women will be on the 3 ballot instead of Obama. If he doesn't choose Hillary Clinton as VP. Say goodbye to his presidency as we are going to swing to other, Surprise is coming, please act now. Our votes are count now if Hillary Clinton is VP for Obama.

By: Teddy California

Teddy California — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:17:32 +0000

Do you mean if the third party candidate can win the Presidency? No. The two party system is too well established. Even President Teddy Roosevelt could not win as an independent after he served as a successful President for almost 8 years. But you can win significant popular votes. Ross Perot won 19% votes in 1992 and 5% votes in 1996, but zero delegates. There are over two thirds voters who will only vote Democrats or Republicans. They are very loyal to their parties. It is almost impossible for an independent candidate to win almost all other voters who are not loyal to either party.

By: BC FOR OBAMA

BC FOR OBAMA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:17:30 +0000

In Canada we have 4 to 6 parties competing in each election so we have many choices but it's still the Prime Minister usually comes from one of the two major parties, the Liberals or the Consevatives. Unfortunately we've only had one politician with the likes of Obama, young, visionary, charismatic and very smart and he turned out to be our best and most revered PM in our history, Pierre Trudeau. Around the world the USA is known to be gun loving, ignorant, uneducated, bullyish, racist, self centered, brash, opportunistic warmongers. Right
now you need Obama in there to make some changes and try to shed a new light on America that is desperately needed in these desolate times, so praise the lord that he's given you this agent of change.

Obama 2008-12

By: Democrats 4 Barr

Democrats 4 Barr — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:16:55 +0000

please help Bob Barr's efforts even if you support Obama, donate and help, he stands for civil liberties and against the war.

By: d

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:11:29 +0000

Blitz.................you DIDN'T EVEN BRING UP CHUCK BALDWIN!!!! Shame, shame, shame. YES we need "other" candidates besides the Republicans and Democrats since they are NOT looking over this Country or its' Citizens. We need a candidate who will GET THIS COUNTRY BACK ON TRACK. To date I have seen none of this. Our Government leaders truly are an atrocity heading this Country towards true socialism and IF Obama is elected marxism. THAT IS NOT THE COUNTRY I WANT FOR MY KIDS OR GRAND KIDS.

By: Isabel Maione

Isabel Maione — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:10:34 +0000

I read recently that Bob Barr backed out of the election and will not be a candidate in November.

By: Linette Joshi

Linette Joshi — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:07:59 +0000

Hey stupid bloggers out there, you know, the ones who zone out on American Idol, CNN, Fox News, etc. Nothing will ever change in this country until we have a president who's not a career politician. As long as we have presidents who are politicians, we'll have corporations running this country, just the way they do today. Senator Obama may not be as seasoned as McCain, but he still plays the corporate game. Wake up, America! And when you do, you might want to Wikipedia "Ralph Nader" and just see what he's done for your safety. Ralph Nader fights for people's rights.

By: Loretta from California

Loretta from California — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:07:52 +0000

Barr is just a Republican in disguise, and Nadar's desperately seeking attention.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:07:49 +0000

Ross Perot was close until he did a Hudini Act when his daughter got married.

But third party candidates are not taken seriously. I think I would lobby to have the same powers as the other two parties, and then go to the people. But they have to start on a federal level, which they will never do because they don't believe in the federal govt.

By: Never

Never — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:05:02 +0000

Not Nader, after what he said about Barack.

By: ray

ray — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:57:24 +0000

Blitzer and the Isreli lobby are having fits because one of their candidates is out of the race and the other is in trouble. It is obvious that CNN has given Blitzer a free hand to bash Senator Obama. Good bye objective journalism and hello media trying to trick the American voters into voting for McCain. If Americans are so stupid as to fall for this trick, then we will get exactly what we deserve. Just imagine Al Gore for the past 7 years instead of Bush.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:56:47 +0000

HILLARY AS INDEPENDENT WOULD WIN.

By: Lee, Mays Landing New Jersey

Lee, Mays Landing New Jersey — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:55:44 +0000

Bob Barr is a legitimate conservative with core principles, not a pure opportunist and flip-flopper like John McCain. Since this election will be a loser for the national party, republicans would do well to vote for Bob Barr instead of John McCain.

In McCain's campaign commercials playing here, he is now preteding to be a "democrat lite" with pretentions that he is more of an envionmentalist than Obama etc. No one will believe that!!! Barr is going back to original Goldwater style republicanism and is more authentic as a real conservative.

The republican party may need to lose with McCain this time just to purify itself.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:47:37 +0000

Clinton, pro-life, pro-gun, pro-civil liberties Democrats for Barr 08!

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:43:38 +0000

I really hope you Obama supporters get your way. I will spend the next four years on a nice Mediterranean island spending my oil profits. Then after Obama has ruined the country and all of you are running around wailing, gnashing your teeth, and rending your garments we, the sane people, may come back and rescue you from the brink. Or we might just let you wander in the wilderness for an additional four years until you beg us to forgive you for your foolishness. Signed, Rich white guys

By: 2012

2012 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:42:50 +0000

A lot of people here obviously don't really know who Ralph Nader is...lol! He knows he can't win. He's never believed he could win. He does this for YOU, people, to promote issues that are genuinely important to every one of you and every future generation.

A few of his credits:

Freedom of Information Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
Environmental Protection Administration

And a host of things with the words "Equality" and "Justice" in the titles!

Do some research on the man and his accomplishments before badmouthing the man. He's a far better American than any of you.

By: Women In California For Obama

Women In California For Obama — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:40:20 +0000

Go Barr! How can ANYONE vote for that parasite Nader? At least Obama, Hillary and McCain get out and work for their votes. All he does is sit back and wait on left-over, disgruntled and unstable people. What a pathetic person.

By: Eddy

Eddy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:36:25 +0000

If all those Hillary gals who can't vote for Obama were looking for a candidate close to Clinton's own position, they should be advocating a vote for Nader, not McCain. Nader's positions are pretty close to Clinton's on most key issues. If they go on advocating a vote for McCain, then this outside observer at least is persuaded that they're not really Hillary supporters at all, but Republican wolves in sheep's bleatings.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:34:23 +0000

The first shall be last, and the last shall be first! Get ready.

By: Independent Voter

Independent Voter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:33:12 +0000

Nader is speaking the truth. That's why you're all appalled. The Emperor has no clothes. Are you all so silly as to believe Obama's not playing on white guilt in America of all places? Where do YOU live??? And black voters, don't hold your breath for help with issues facing urban America and YOU. You all were thrown under the bus all through the primaries, and you fell for it! Bill Clinton was the best thing that ever happened to you, as you will learn starting in January, 2009. Nader doesn't expect to be elected. Unlike Obama, Ralph has nothing to lose here, that's why he can afford to speak truth. Don't forget you're only hearing from rabid party supporters until November.

By: montag

montag — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:32:01 +0000

I've watched Ralph Nader closely over the last few months and learned much about him. I also had the distinct pleasure of hearing him speak in Portland, Oregon thlast month. Ralph Nader is a truly great man and a great American. He has spent his entire life working tirelessly and selflessly to improve the lives of every American.

Do you like having clean air to breathe and clean water to drink? Thank Ralph Nader.

Do you like having safer automobiles, food and medicines?
Thank Ralph Nader.

Do you like being employed in safer work environments?
Thank Ralph Nader.

He is one of the few remaining honest men in the public arena, and when he's gone we'll be a lesser nation for it.

Insist, no – demand that Nader, Barr, and McKinney be given a voice in the debates and in the corporate-controlled media. Demand that they be allowed on the ballots of every state in this country. Our democracy can only survive if more voices are heard and we end this corrupt Republican/Democrat duopoly.

By: Independent Voter

Independent Voter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:30:57 +0000

And black voters, don't hold your breath for help with issues facing urban America and YOU. You all were thrown under the bus all through the primaries, and you fell for it! Bill Clinton was the best thing that ever happened to you, as you will learn starting in January, 2009.

By: amt, Fresno,CA

amt, Fresno,CA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:23:08 +0000

Nader, you've gotta be kidding!! As a consumer advocate you did allot of good, BUT why are you always trying to be Pres, running in every election?? It's like you'r a joke, ie: no brainer. You just distract from the real candidate. & actually try to do damage what is your point??? Drop Out you can't win!

By: CLINTON 08 VP

CLINTON 08 VP — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:23:06 +0000

MAYBE THEY SHOULD START DRILLING ON MCCAIN'S HEAD TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY BRAINS INSIDE. HIM, THE SAME AS HIS DADDY BUSH WHOSE ONE OF HIS MAIN FOCUS WAS ON IRAQ'S OIL, IS NOW LOOKING FOR NEW OIL FINDINGS (IN THE MEXICAN GULF) AND FOR ALTERNATIVE WAYS FOR ENERGY WHICH ONLY MAKES US BELIEVE THAT HIM, DADDY BUSH, AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY CAN'T CONTROL THEIR GREED TO TRY TO FILL THEIR OWN POCKETS IN THE END...

UNITED WE ARE STRONGER

OBAMA (P) & CLINTON (VP) 2008-2014

NO TO MR. BUSH II (MCCAIN), MR. WAR, MR. KILL, MR. NO BRAINS...

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:22:21 +0000

Whether you agree with the politics of these candidates or not, why not let them into the debates and see how they do? My impression is that people are so jaded with the political system and thirsty for something new that they would welcome it. I think it would be quite fascinating to watch and I hope CNN does it!

By: Eugene

Eugene — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:21:46 +0000

Dear Ralph, Somewhere there is a dangerous antique, unsafe Corvair that needs your attention. Go check it out while the rest of the country proceeds with electing a leader for everyone.

By: Ric

Ric — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:19:51 +0000

Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain '08!!!

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:14:33 +0000

How about a debate hosted by Ron Paul? Let's see Obama or McCain squirm when asked about the looming $30 trillion social security crisis.

"Yes, but getting back to my idea of RE-inventing the electric car...."