Comments on: McCain camp releases 'Dr. No' web ad

By: Monica, Ca

Monica, Ca — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:43:04 +0000

Oh geez. I hope no one decides their vote based off of ads like this. Can we please move forward and discuss the issues instead of piecing together sound bites?

By: Roby

Roby — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:42:32 +0000

The McCain camps has started its slow self-destruction. It will be painful to see them go down throughout the fall....

By: J in NO

J in NO — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:42:24 +0000

One word to describe McCain and his camp, "LAME."

By: FactCheck

FactCheck — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:41:47 +0000

It's said to see the once brilliant (albeit evil) Rovian strategy of playing down the opponent's strengths reduced to this triviality. McCain is done.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:41:22 +0000

Jesus Christ could appear in a campaign ad for John McCain and I still wouldn't vote for him...

By: richard

richard — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:40:27 +0000

i haven't seen many republican ads saying why voters should vote mccain. only ads why voters should not vote obama.

you don't win votes that way. it is called negative ad pandering, and it won't win this year.

By: Sharon in Florida

Sharon in Florida — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:40:10 +0000

LOL... how does it make McCain look bad? It uses Obama's exact words and what he stands for. You Obamites are something else, stay blind and pay the price, others of us are keeping our eyes and ears open.

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:39:47 +0000

MCCAIN WASTED HIS MONEY ON THIS AD AND IT IS TOTALLY STUPID. OBAMA WILL CHEW THIS ONE UP AND SPIT IT OUT.

By: Peter in PA

Peter in PA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:39:17 +0000

Rachel,

He doesn't have to win you over....Buy!!! *I know you are a republican troll*

By: Former Obama Supporter

Former Obama Supporter — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:38:26 +0000

We need electric cars.

By: James, SC

James, SC — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:37:54 +0000

Say, "NO," to McCain!

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:37:49 +0000

Correct me if I'm wrong, but when has Obama ever said no to the electric car? He was saying no to the idea of giving $300 million (of taxpayers money) to an idea that's already been invented.

By: Travis

Travis — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:36:05 +0000

All you NObama suporters are going to regret the day you ever voted for him if he actually pulls off a win, which is highly unlikely. McCain for America, 08.

By: Ex-mod-GOP for Obama

Ex-mod-GOP for Obama — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:35:41 +0000

Um ... Obama is right on everything there except possibly nuclear energy, which I'm open to expanding. If anything, this ad boosts Obama for me.

By: Mike in Calgary

Mike in Calgary — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:35:38 +0000

" Doctor NO" ad APPROVED BY AND PAID FOR by the "YES MAN .... BUSH'S YES MAN!!!" This ad should have been paid for by Obama ... but no it wasn't! Mike

By: Al

Al — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:34:27 +0000

The ad seems to be right on message.

What has Obama proposed? Live in the dark and ride a bicycle? Sorry folks but I'm not willing to bet my future on windmills and solar panels.

By: E for Obama

E for Obama — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:33:06 +0000

First of all, shame on McCain for suggesting that Obama does not support Innovation and/or electric transportation. The TRUTH is John McCain is saying NO to innovation, by lifting the ban on offshore drilling and continuing our addiction to fossil fuel, No to innovation by using gimmicks like $300 mil prizes and gas tax holidays that wont work, No to innovation by promoting nucleur energy as safe to the public when there is no safe way to dispose of nucleur waste.

John McCain is a LIAR!!!

Thank God for the internet because the truth is out there all you have to do is Google it.

By: Jude

Jude — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:32:58 +0000

No to McCain and his 3rd Bush term!!!! GO BO!!!

By: It's a done deal

It's a done deal — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:32:35 +0000

Now we can see why Obama has way more support then Mccain. McCain is so unelectable.

By: Loretta from California

Loretta from California — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:32:15 +0000

Senator McCain has flip-flopped on this issue so often that I just have no Idea what he believes anymore.

DEMOCRATS UNITE

By: GA American

GA American — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:32:00 +0000

All you Dems are making yourself's look like blithering idiots. You all have such wonderful ideas(not) but none of you are worth a crap. This is not about a candidate winning, this is about the future of America. If you had such good ideas, America wouldn't be faced with the issues we have today. This didn't happen until the democraps took over. But they seem to want to point the finger. Isn't that typical of a loser?

By: RFP

RFP — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:31:14 +0000

This is ridiculous..... Dr. Ron Paul is known as "Dr. No" on Capitol Hill because he says no to anything that is unconstitutional, increases the size of government, increases taxes, etc.

By: Darth Vadik, CA

Darth Vadik, CA — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:31:06 +0000

that's all you have McCain?

You're toast.

he he he he he he he he he he he he

By: Dr. Obama

Dr. Obama — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:30:23 +0000

I understand the gimmick, but it strikes me as kind of weird to be referring to Obama as "Doctor" No.

By: Hans-Erik Iken

Hans-Erik Iken — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:30:11 +0000

McCain is still an idiot.

To even try to convince the public Obama is against the electric car is preposterous.

Obama is agaist bad ideas, end of story.

Now McCain claims that he will achieve energy independance by 2025, he will take care of clean coal etc. Since when did McCain become a sientist with the power to solve all problems on energy?

This guy is too far gone. Somebody get him a place in an old-age home so the kids and grandkids knw where to visit him... Just make sure he can't wander off, so a closed facility should be just the thing the doctor ordered.

By: Nicole in NE

Nicole in NE — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:29:44 +0000

What is funny about this ad is that they are trying paint Obama as a negative candidate while using a negative ad!

haha.

They should put this ad back:

We say "yes" to 5 million new green collar jobs

We say "yes" to reducing carbon emissions

We say "yes" to helping the average American who struggles, by offering tax breaks to THEM

We say "yes" to better education and healthcare

so – YES WE CAN!

Obama 08'

By: Easy to criticize

Easy to criticize — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:29:43 +0000

I'm leaning towards McCain.

Democrats block everything so that nothing ever gets done.

Blocking something (if it is a bad idea) is a good thing... but then you still have to DO something to address the issue.

Obama is great at criticizing. Doing? not so much.

By: A.J. in Fla

A.J. in Fla — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:29:21 +0000

Mr. McCain

You need to hit tthis Obama guy , "The Great Impostor " between the eyes with facts and stop the "politically correct crap" otherwise a lot of conservatives are going to vote for libertarians or stay home on
Noverber 4th.,

By: Ladybug

Ladybug — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:29:14 +0000

I love it. Obama votes no on everything that any republican wants. He votes no on any original idea that anyone else has. And if he can't vote no, he criticizes it as a gimmic or claims that it's a racist plot

Dr no – no way will you ever be MY president.

NO-BAMA

Not now

Not ever!!!

By: David in Chicago

David in Chicago — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:28:56 +0000

Independent-woman-4-Obama, ha! I agree with you completely. On the Republican radio stations they call Obama a Marxist because Obama supports a social / universal health care plan yet.. they have no problem with a government school system, government owned police, firemen...etc..etc. Too funny. The big insurance companies and pharmaceuticals don't want the USA to be like the rest of the civilized western world.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:28:41 +0000

Great (and true) ad! It's even funnier to read the all the personal attack comments in here (par for the obamkids course) that accuse McCain of..........yes, that's right, attacking. Ironic don't you think? And it's just beginning.
Hey wait!! What ever happened to all the garbage that Obama said the republicans were going to throw at him? Wrong again, Mr. race card.

By: skunkrat The Marine

skunkrat The Marine — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:28:33 +0000

This is the type of things that are hurting Sen. McCain. The public knows what Se. Obama has said on these issues but McCain come out and tell LIES. His campaign really looks bad. Are they all amateurs? Sen. McCain stop trying to fool the public, the majority are connected to the Internet, cable TV and can read; so they know what has and has not been said. Fire that bunch of clowns and hire some skilled operators, you are looking bad and sounding DUMB.

By: TRUTH

TRUTH — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:28:28 +0000

McCain should use his 85 Million in a positive manner, is he really going to blow it all on Obama attack ads?

By: Aurora From Hackensack, NJ

Aurora From Hackensack, NJ — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:28:18 +0000

awful ... ad .. I'm usually good at being a fair judge ... and give credit when its due .... No to being innovative??? It doesn't make sense when thats all Obama has done from day one to this new style of presidential campaign.Old McBoring gets a FAT F for this one.

All they do is attack Obama .. but McBush doesn't come with anything on his own its ditto to everything Bush said.

By: AJ, Cincinnati

AJ, Cincinnati — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:28:17 +0000

Saw this one coming when the Mccain Campaign first called Obama Dr. No. People aren't stupid. If they are online and view this ad they can easily look up Obama's real position on energy from a variety of new sources. This kind of campaigning might work on television where many people will not take the time to research a canidates true positions but not on internet.

When people see this for what it is they will view Mccain as purposely misconstruing Obama's position on issues. This only appeals to people already against Obama. Not undecideds.
Not Smart, and Not effective

By: Lynnette

Lynnette — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:27:31 +0000

Did McCain's camp get permission to use the Bond music? I hope so otherwise, this ad will be down before it gets going. By the way, too pathetic.

By: Cyrus - NY

Cyrus - NY — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:26:58 +0000

Anyone who thinks that nuclear energy is a renewable resource and would get us out of this mess is either ignorant or just getting their news from McCain's advisors!!

Every single proposal that McCain proposes are disasterous, contrary to economic common sense, and does nothing to make us energy independent.

Obama does say No to off-shore drilling, as it ruins precious ecology of deep seas, requires billions of dollars in investment, and continues to fill the cars with polluting gas.

Obama does say No to gas tax holiday as it does not cause any effect on our energy consumption during the summer, and saves us a few bucks. Short-term tax holiday is stupid, irresponsible, and meaningless political pandering.

Those who claim that these proposals by McCain are the true changes, need to catch up with science.

Obama says NO to those rubbish proposals by McCain, because he understands the emptiness of them. Go check out Obama's energy policy and then comment that he doesn't have anything original. Otherwise, take your "NO BAMA" rubbish to where it belongs!!

And to those Hillary Supporters who see conspiracy in Obama's nomination, just review your democratic principles and find out what Obama says. If you vote for McCain, you are not only betraying your party, you are betraying this country and our future. I hope you can live with that for next four years!!

By: aaron from minneapolis

aaron from minneapolis — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:26:32 +0000

Obama didn't say no to the electric car. He said no to McCain giving up $300,000,000 for it. Another lie from McCain??? I"m not shocked. Please vote Obama, please vote for Planet Earth.

By: Phil Thompson

Phil Thompson — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:26:18 +0000

No to the electric car? Since when? the problem with republicans is that they make outlandish over the top claims to attack their enemy, instead of saying he's soft on terror they call him a sympathizer, instead of contrasting approaches to tax relief they say he's tax and spend, forgetting that McCain has mentioned no where how he plans to pay for his 300Bil in tax cuts, instead of making a substantive attack they try to shock and scare people. This has worked in the past and will still work with dumb people but most Americans can see through that, even if they don't vote for Obama this ad is not making them pro-McCain.

Stoopid!

By: Sarah, Northern Colorado

Sarah, Northern Colorado — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:26:12 +0000

I agree! How DARE Obama say no to marring our coastlines with dangerous and ugly oil rigs, and how dare he refuse to put us in the path of possibly-unsafe nuclear power!

Also, where in the statement, "In this campaign, John McCain is offering the same old gimmicks", does he say anything against the electric car?

I think I'd be more bothered by Obama being a "Yes Man" when it came to all of these things.

By: KenB, Michigan

KenB, Michigan — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:26:11 +0000

LOL...Just a tip for the McCain camp – hire some youth...this one's free...this was a clever idea but its old school (and I am old school)...thats all you get. However, as the saying goes and I strongly believe in this: "Nothing beats a failure but a try." he still has the congress to go back to. See ya in the funny papers.

By: Bam!

Bam! — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:26:10 +0000

Give it up, McDrain. This presidency is not a job for a two time loser.

By: He Looks Good In Any Color

He Looks Good In Any Color — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:25:38 +0000

Have you noticed how the GOP always has a color background, but inputs a black and white photo of Barack? That's because they know his skin is gorgeous in color.

Color Me Beautiful, Color Me America.

Obama 08

By: Mikey

Mikey — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:25:19 +0000

Uncle Sam June 25th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

"There have always been critics of John McCain who cherry-pick his compromises"
________________________________________________

Is advocating tax reductions for the wealthiest Americans that you yourself said "bothered my conscience" a trivial compromise?

Is presenting yourself as an environmentalist when you have not voted in favor of one piece of environmental legislation a trivial issue?

Is being one of the few Senators to not support the GI Bill, when you call yourself a champion of the military an acceptable compromise? Is not even having the gumption to vote against it, but rather slinking out of town to avoid voting a trivial issue?

Uncle Sam, you want to condemn Obama for every tiny misstep, but ignore or explain away major problems with McCain's positions. The cherry-picking most of us will be doing in November will be picking the quality one (Obama) instead of the rotten old one.

By the way, I have the prefect place to build refineries and store spent nuclear fuel – Crawford, Texas!

By: Eric ( Minnesota)

Eric ( Minnesota) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:25:13 +0000

What a smoking gun!!!! So, because Obama( like most of the country) disagrees with McSame's horrible ideas, he's Dr. No. Good, I'm glad. He is Dr. No to all of McCains dumb, recycled ideas!!!!

By: Realistic

Realistic — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:25:02 +0000

Enlightened Voter you are hilarious calling McCain a flip flopper. Obama is the ultimate flip-flopper. If you're a college student would you please go back to worrying about where you next six pack is coming from and leave politics alone.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:24:38 +0000

Obama has not said no to the electric car!!! he was against the $300 million bounty on a new battery, McCain's campaign is getting desperate and this just show how desperate they really are! Look the ideas McCain has come up with thus far are bad ideas! I think we need to be clear on this offshore drilling that the oil companies already have 69 million acres of land to drill on that they are not touching!!! Wake up people this offshore drilling is simply trying to get access to land they don't already have, it has nothing to do with actually lowering prices! I can't wait till November and we can get McCain back to the Senate; he will never be my President!!!

By: ginger

ginger — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:24:31 +0000

Not sure why CNN does this but if you go over to factcheck.org you can look up John McCain and get truthful information about his flip flops. Oh yeah, Sen. Obama has a couple of issues pointed out as well but John McCain has more.

I think the McCain cheerleaders on this blog don't know much about McCain.

By: sherry

sherry — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:24:17 +0000

WOW.....

SHOULD THE DEMS PUT OUT AN AD THAT SAYS MCCAIN ISNT A MAN OF HIS WORD

HE BETRAYED HIS WEDDING VOWS AND COMMITED ADULTRY

DONT THROW STONES IF YOU HAVE SKELETONS IN YOUR CLOSET

By: Rob indetroit

Rob indetroit — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:24:17 +0000

No, we are not falling for your lies. No. we don't like your Rich 90 year old wife. No I don't want to hear about Hanoi No i will not fall for republican propaganda. no