Comments on: McCain camp: Obama puts himself first http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sherry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300951 Sherry Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:22:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300951 How interesting that McCain's group came up with this ONLY after it was reported that Karl Rove said the same thing. This just shows McCain is just more Bush. McCain is counting on American's patriotism and support of troups, which is why he and his supporters continue to bring up his being a POW. McCain obviously believes being a POW entitles him the presidency. While I applaud his service to our country, I do NOT believe it makes him more qualified to be president. I am guessing his efforts to smear Obama, is to try to distract from the fact that he doesn't really have any real position on any issues...except for the war. His people say that Obama "flip-flops" on issues, however McCain flip-flops so much he'd make a great fish! How interesting that McCain's group came up with this ONLY after it was reported that Karl Rove said the same thing. This just shows McCain is just more Bush. McCain is counting on American's patriotism and support of troups, which is why he and his supporters continue to bring up his being a POW. McCain obviously believes being a POW entitles him the presidency. While I applaud his service to our country, I do NOT believe it makes him more qualified to be president. I am guessing his efforts to smear Obama, is to try to distract from the fact that he doesn't really have any real position on any issues...except for the war. His people say that Obama "flip-flops" on issues, however McCain flip-flops so much he'd make a great fish!

]]> By: Dwayne - L, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300949 Dwayne - L, OH Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:22:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300949 That was pretty weak McSame. You definitely belong to the repubican party. Wait...they don't even like you. :-) That was pretty weak McSame. You definitely belong to the repubican party. Wait...they don't even like you. :-)

]]> By: Republican for Barr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300944 Republican for Barr Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:22:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300944 *smirk* Ahh yes....the benevolance of the Republican Party in the past 8 years is just overwhelming, isn't it John? Let's see...who was it that used their office for personal gains, and when called on it - stonewalled Congress for the past 8 years? If that's not self-serving, I don't know what is. Sorry - the neo-cons ruined my Party, and until they fix it - I'm voting for Bob Barr, the real conservative. True Republicans for Barr in '08! *smirk*

Ahh yes....the benevolance of the Republican Party in the past 8 years is just overwhelming, isn't it John?

Let's see...who was it that used their office for personal gains, and when called on it – stonewalled Congress for the past 8 years?

If that's not self-serving, I don't know what is.

Sorry – the neo-cons ruined my Party, and until they fix it – I'm voting for Bob Barr, the real conservative.

True Republicans for Barr in '08!

]]> By: Robert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300942 Robert Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:22:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300942 Do these McCain hacks ever check any facts before they slander or is it just slander first and apologize for misspeaks later. McCain 2 weeks ago: I never loved my country till I was deprived of her' McCain yesterday: 'My entire life I have put my country first'. No media outrage about these statements but this old codger gets all the coverage he wants telling blatant lies about Obama. His 'campaign' is outrageous and doomed if this is all he has. Do these McCain hacks ever check any facts before they slander or is it just slander first and apologize for misspeaks later.

McCain 2 weeks ago: I never loved my country till I was deprived of her' McCain yesterday: 'My entire life I have put my country first'. No media outrage about these statements but this old codger gets all the coverage he wants telling blatant lies about Obama. His 'campaign' is outrageous and doomed if this is all he has.

]]> By: Phil, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300927 Phil, FL Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:20:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300927 Oh - this guy can't even answer a blackberry? He wants to be in charge of the red phone? Keep us under control with all his fear-mongering? Give his wealthy friends tax cuts? No Thanks McIdiot !!!!! Oh – this guy can't even answer a blackberry?

He wants to be in charge of the red phone? Keep us under control with all his fear-mongering?

Give his wealthy friends tax cuts?

No Thanks McIdiot !!!!!

]]> By: tomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300919 tomas Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:19:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300919 Look for cnn to help promote this smear on behalf of John McCain. They are like the gossip columinsts when it comes to this stuff. McCain and the repub's are a joke on this one.Obama was a volunteer in Chicago,hardley gets to see his kids,etc,and to say he puts himself first is lie. Look for cnn to help promote this smear on behalf of John McCain.
They are like the gossip columinsts when it comes to this stuff.
McCain and the repub's are a joke on this one.Obama was a volunteer in Chicago,hardley gets to see his kids,etc,and to say he puts himself first is lie.

]]> By: Sean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300901 Sean Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:18:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300901 “People recognize they need new leadership, strong leadership,” Romney said. “Not somebody who is consistently putting himself and his party ahead of the interests of the nation.” Which party should he be saying that about? How about the one that has hijacked our government and run it into the ground over the past 7 years? The dismal economy, oil prices, two wars that have gone on longer than Vietnam, domestic spying, outing CIA agents, a backwards education system, windfall profits, torture, a housing crisis. Give me a reason NOT to elect Obama. “People recognize they need new leadership, strong leadership,” Romney said. “Not somebody who is consistently putting himself and his party ahead of the interests of the nation.”

Which party should he be saying that about? How about the one that has hijacked our government and run it into the ground over the past 7 years? The dismal economy, oil prices, two wars that have gone on longer than Vietnam, domestic spying, outing CIA agents, a backwards education system, windfall profits, torture, a housing crisis.

Give me a reason NOT to elect Obama.

]]> By: susie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300889 susie Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:17:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300889 Obama changes his promises at each rally. If Obama is so wonderful, why won't he debate McCain? Obama changes his promises at each rally. If Obama is so wonderful, why won't he debate McCain?

]]> By: Hey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300885 Hey Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:17:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300885 How is this true Grandpa? He voted no for the war when the countrys feelings at the time were to attack Iraq!! Insert foot in mouth! Obama 08 How is this true Grandpa? He voted no for the war when the countrys feelings at the time were to attack Iraq!! Insert foot in mouth!

Obama 08

]]> By: BTHogan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300883 BTHogan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:17:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300883 When Obama voiced his opposition to the Iraq war, he was a voice in the wilderness. There was, at the time, absolutely no political upside to taking that position. This attack is ridiculous. When Obama voiced his opposition to the Iraq war, he was a voice in the wilderness. There was, at the time, absolutely no political upside to taking that position. This attack is ridiculous.

]]> By: sara http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300869 sara Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:16:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300869 Yeah,I saw that McCain voted against equal pay for women. And I honor his service but geez,to use that as his sole reason as to why he should be president is disgusting.Obama didn't take a job on Wall Street and was a community organizer for years.He's donated thousands to charity,etc.I think the republicans went way to far on this one.I think it will turn people against them.They've gone way too far. I don't think either candidate is evil or doesn't care about their country so for them to say this is way out of line.McCain needs to denounce this comment.McCain is no maverick because this is just a smear campaign. Yeah,I saw that McCain voted against equal pay for women.
And I honor his service but geez,to use that as his sole reason as to why he should be president is disgusting.Obama didn't take a job on Wall Street and was a community organizer for years.He's donated thousands to charity,etc.I think the republicans went way to far on this one.I think it will turn people against them.They've gone way too far.
I don't think either candidate is evil or doesn't care about their country so for them to say this is way out of line.McCain needs to denounce this comment.McCain is no maverick because this is just a smear campaign.

]]> By: Tammy - KCMO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300838 Tammy - KCMO Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:13:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300838 Seems to me you put yourself first McCain when you divorced your handicapped first wife for someone younger. Seems to me you put yourself first McCain when you divorced your handicapped first wife for someone younger.

]]> By: MK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300827 MK Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:12:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300827 The GOP is truly desperate to launch such a lame accusation. McCain can't beat Obama and they know it. The GOP is truly desperate to launch such a lame accusation. McCain can't beat Obama and they know it.

]]> By: Xavier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300813 Xavier Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:11:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300813 Nostradamus, Would that make Bush the idiot king? Nostradamus,
Would that make Bush the idiot king?

]]> By: Republican for change http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300811 Republican for change Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:11:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300811 Tactic not working...still voting for Obama thank you. Tactic not working...still voting for Obama thank you.

]]> By: Xavier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300792 Xavier Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:11:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300792 Romney calling Obama selfish? Thats a contradiction if I ever heard one. Romney calling Obama selfish? Thats a contradiction if I ever heard one.

]]> By: Syd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300789 Syd Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:10:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300789 Typical republican party. MCCAIN VOTED AGAINST EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN AND CALLS OBAMA SELFISH?! McCain and his party are nuts!Absolutley nuts.They act like a bunch of school kids calling names.Calling names without any substance.This is almost liable.And why does cnn help them with their name calling.It is shameful Typical republican party.
MCCAIN VOTED AGAINST EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN AND CALLS OBAMA SELFISH?!
McCain and his party are nuts!Absolutley nuts.They act like a bunch of school kids calling names.Calling names without any substance.This is almost liable.And why does cnn help them with their name calling.It is shameful

]]> By: Tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300778 Tom Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:09:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300778 “People recognize they need new leadership, strong leadership,” Romney said. “Not somebody who is consistently putting himself and his party ahead of the interests of the nation.” I absolutely agree and it is one of many reasons this former Hillary supporter will vote for McCain. “People recognize they need new leadership, strong leadership,” Romney said. “Not somebody who is consistently putting himself and his party ahead of the interests of the nation.” I absolutely agree and it is one of many reasons this former Hillary supporter will vote for McCain.

]]> By: Hispanic For McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300775 Hispanic For McCain Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:09:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300775 whaaa! whaaa! whaaa! seriously, let's move on and get McCain nominated!!! All of you liberals Moron whaaa! whaaa! Face it McCain is going to win big time!!!!!! Hispanic will vote for McCain!!!! Not OBAMA Liberal Morons whaaa! whaaa! whaaa!

seriously, let's move on and get McCain nominated!!!

All of you liberals Moron whaaa! whaaa!

Face it McCain is going to win big time!!!!!!

Hispanic will vote for McCain!!!! Not OBAMA

Liberal Morons

]]> By: Wondering http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300771 Wondering Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:09:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300771 "Success on the ground" from the memo is a subjective term. Granted Obama decided to call the public financing system "broken" rather than admit opting out made better financial sense. I can't speak to OBama's reasoning on town hall meetings. Regarding the supply of energy, he doesn't necessarily have to be against increasing the supply to be working for the left wing. It could very well be due to his own reasons believing it to be right rather than it being a left-wing goal. "Success on the ground" from the memo is a subjective term. Granted Obama decided to call the public financing system "broken" rather than admit opting out made better financial sense. I can't speak to OBama's reasoning on town hall meetings. Regarding the supply of energy, he doesn't necessarily have to be against increasing the supply to be working for the left wing. It could very well be due to his own reasons believing it to be right rather than it being a left-wing goal.

]]> By: Phil, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300762 Phil, FL Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:09:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300762 McWarmonger (the lousy pilot - not hero) that was shot down was "catered to" (if you get my drift) by a bunch of vietnamese women. Why should he want to come home? He didn't love his country then - admitted it himself. Go Away MCWARMONGER!!!! Go attend more secret meetings, or dream up a terrorist attack fake like Charlie Black said. It might improve your lousy campaign. ZZZZzzzzzzzz McWarmonger (the lousy pilot – not hero) that was shot down was "catered to" (if you get my drift) by a bunch of vietnamese women.

Why should he want to come home? He didn't love his country then – admitted it himself.

Go Away MCWARMONGER!!!! Go attend more secret meetings, or dream up a terrorist attack fake like Charlie Black said. It might improve your lousy campaign. ZZZZzzzzzzzz

]]> By: NickNas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300740 NickNas Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:07:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300740 Is it just me or can you tell MAJOR BS is about to be spewed by McCain by the fact that it is preceeded by the phrase " MY FRIEND (S)?? Really listen for it and take heed. Tell a friend. Is it just me or can you tell MAJOR BS is about to be spewed by McCain by the fact that it is preceeded by the phrase " MY FRIEND (S)??

Really listen for it and take heed. Tell a friend.

]]> By: Kaye - Jacksonville FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300736 Kaye - Jacksonville FL Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:06:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300736 Oh puh-leeze! Does McBush sound more desperate everyday??? It's laughable....really....I imagine they'll just keep throwing typical political slams and jams, hoping that something will resonate with those undecided voters....I think most folks will scratch their heads and wonder if John McCain is losing his mind! Oh puh-leeze! Does McBush sound more desperate everyday??? It's laughable....really....I imagine they'll just keep throwing typical political slams and jams, hoping that something will resonate with those undecided voters....I think most folks will scratch their heads and wonder if John McCain is losing his mind!

]]> By: LoSheda Dillard/Obama supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300733 LoSheda Dillard/Obama supporter Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:06:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300733 Is it just me why doesnt the news channels say anything about what McCain's spritual advisers are saying, why is the news not talking about the fact that Obama IS doing public fundrising..hint we are the public. Mccain is just mad that Obama listened to what the american people says and tells us what we need to hear and Mccain doesnt have the balls to do the same.. Is it just me why doesnt the news channels say anything about what McCain's spritual advisers are saying, why is the news not talking about the fact that Obama IS doing public fundrising..hint we are the public. Mccain is just mad that Obama listened to what the american people says and tells us what we need to hear and Mccain doesnt have the balls to do the same..

]]> By: Peter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300728 Peter Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:06:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300728 Are you crazy?! Obama is trying to fix america from Bush! If anyone is selfish its John McLame! He won't run for a second term he said! So in his "4 years of change" he could screw us even more!! Ralph Nader is selfish! he made it so Gore/Lieberman didn't win! This proves that Obama is not at all selfish compared to these figures! Are you crazy?! Obama is trying to fix america from Bush! If anyone is selfish its John McLame! He won't run for a second term he said! So in his "4 years of change" he could screw us even more!! Ralph Nader is selfish! he made it so Gore/Lieberman didn't win! This proves that Obama is not at all selfish compared to these figures!

]]> By: jaye http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300723 jaye Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:05:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300723 John McCain keeps inserting his POW status every chance he gets, just as Rudy Guiliana has with 9-11. Yes, he's a war hero, blah blah blah, but, this is a presidential election and John McCain is not the man for the job. John McCain will continue losing support every time he uses his POW status in this election. I also remind voters that John McCain came home afer the war while many soldiers did not. John McCain keeps inserting his POW status every chance he gets, just as Rudy Guiliana has with 9-11. Yes, he's a war hero, blah blah blah, but, this is a presidential election and John McCain is not the man for the job. John McCain will continue losing support every time he uses his POW status in this election.
I also remind voters that John McCain came home afer the war while many soldiers did not.

]]> By: MR. AMERICA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300713 MR. AMERICA Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:05:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300713 <b>MR. AMERICA</b> wants just one example of this "Obama first" nonsense. Looks like McCain is playing the Torture Card! MR. AMERICA wants just one example of this "Obama first" nonsense.

Looks like McCain is playing the Torture Card!

]]> By: Brad from MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300710 Brad from MN Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:04:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300710 Their new way of painting him as an elitist. Good luck painting a guy raised by a single mother, one food stamps at one point, just got done paying off his student loans, as an elitist. McCain was practically stamped with "Admiral" at birth. And Obama's the elitist? Their new way of painting him as an elitist. Good luck painting a guy raised by a single mother, one food stamps at one point, just got done paying off his student loans, as an elitist.

McCain was practically stamped with "Admiral" at birth.

And Obama's the elitist?

]]> By: Tjaye in LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300704 Tjaye in LA Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:03:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300704 Okay...its becoming COMEDY watching this poor little man try anything to get Obama in a bad light. The republicans would have been better off trying to recruit Hillary to run for them. She was a tougher opponent against Obama than McCain is. I thought the general election was going to get rougher. This is just funny, now! Okay...its becoming COMEDY watching this poor little man try anything to get Obama in a bad light. The republicans would have been better off trying to recruit Hillary to run for them. She was a tougher opponent against Obama than McCain is. I thought the general election was going to get rougher. This is just funny, now!

]]> By: Lisa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300701 Lisa Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:03:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300701 I'm sure McCain suffered greatly as a prisoner of war, but will somebody please explain how that would qualify him to be president or an expert of foreign policy! Perhaps the lesson he should have learned is that we ought to be very, very, very thoughtful and selective in deciding when, where and why to go to war. I'm sure McCain suffered greatly as a prisoner of war, but will somebody please explain how that would qualify him to be president or an expert of foreign policy! Perhaps the lesson he should have learned is that we ought to be very, very, very thoughtful and selective in deciding when, where and why to go to war.

]]> By: Geri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300699 Geri Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:03:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300699 This McCain bashing needs to stop. I'm a democrat but ever since the campaign began months and months ago I have never heard such nastiness as that from Obama supporters. First it was Clinton, now its McCain. Issues need to be discussed rather than nit picking. We all know Obama has CNN and MSNBC in his pocket but I don't think its fair to let them decide who will be president by always printing crap that they know will bring out the nastiness. This McCain bashing needs to stop. I'm a democrat but ever since the campaign began months and months ago I have never heard such nastiness as that from Obama supporters. First it was Clinton, now its McCain. Issues need to be discussed rather than nit picking. We all know Obama has CNN and MSNBC in his pocket but I don't think its fair to let them decide who will be president by always printing crap that they know will bring out the nastiness.

]]> By: Suziku http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300697 Suziku Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:03:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300697 Whoever said McCain (mcsame) has more character is totally deluded. mcbush panders to whomever he thinks might get him elected. He has flip flopped so many times that he can't keep track of what he says. His track record is dismal. Because he was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam era does NOT qualify him for anything! He "pretends" to be a maverick, he's NOT, he "pretends" to be a straight talker, he lies! Character, NO, NO, NO! He will say anything, do anything to get "himself" elected. It is mcbush who puts himself first, he does NOT put this country first. Whoever said McCain (mcsame) has more character is totally deluded. mcbush panders to whomever he thinks might get him elected. He has flip flopped so many times that he can't keep track of what he says. His track record is dismal. Because he was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam era does NOT qualify him for anything! He "pretends" to be a maverick, he's NOT, he "pretends" to be a straight talker, he lies! Character, NO, NO, NO! He will say anything, do anything to get "himself" elected. It is mcbush who puts himself first, he does NOT put this country first.

]]> By: Rob Johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300688 Rob Johnson Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:01:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300688 Did they even bother to re-write Karl Rove's piece in the Wall Street Journal, or did they just cut and paste it? I never thought I'd see John McCain using the Karl Rove playbook, this is a sad day. Did they even bother to re-write Karl Rove's piece in the Wall Street Journal, or did they just cut and paste it?

I never thought I'd see John McCain using the Karl Rove playbook, this is a sad day.

]]> By: jo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300686 jo Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:01:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300686 Obama was funded by the people he works for the people and listen to the people who fund him. Not like MCcain. Obama was funded by the people he works for the people and listen to the people who fund him. Not like MCcain.

]]> By: Jose Lopez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300677 Jose Lopez Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300677 Obama has worked as a community organizer working for the needs of other Americans instead of being selfish and taking a lucrative job and forgetting about the needs of others. On the other hand McCain has flip floped on just about every issue that he feels will get him into the White House. McCain did not feel seniors needed the extra help of the stimulus package, he did not feel that vetarens needed better benefits in the new GI Bill and so forth. The only group that McCain feels needs help are those that are already wealthy by wanting to make the tax cuts permanat for those that do not need it. McCain wants the vote of the average American but is not willing to help out the average American. Obama has worked as a community organizer working for the needs of other Americans instead of being selfish and taking a lucrative job and forgetting about the needs of others. On the other hand McCain has flip floped on just about every issue that he feels will get him into the White House. McCain did not feel seniors needed the extra help of the stimulus package, he did not feel that vetarens needed better benefits in the new GI Bill and so forth. The only group that McCain feels needs help are those that are already wealthy by wanting to make the tax cuts permanat for those that do not need it. McCain wants the vote of the average American but is not willing to help out the average American.

]]> By: Ross- Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300671 Ross- Ohio Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300671 First he was elitist, naive, arrogant , and now he put himself first. Sounds like one of those strategies from the Karl Rove's play book. But for some of us voters who reason critically, those personal attacks just won’t make us to falter in our support for Obama. First he was elitist, naive, arrogant , and now he put himself first. Sounds like one of those strategies from the Karl Rove's play book. But for some of us voters who reason critically, those personal attacks just won’t make us to falter in our support for Obama.

]]> By: Republican for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300669 Republican for Obama Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300669 McCain, what happened to your pledge to have a campaign on nothing but issues? So far the only thing you have done is prove that you have no stand on issues so you are going to the right wing for play ideas and coming back with what they do best, attack. I am sorry to say I have lost all respect for you, and in record time. It has only taken you 3 months to destroy any credibility you once held. McCain, what happened to your pledge to have a campaign on nothing but issues? So far the only thing you have done is prove that you have no stand on issues so you are going to the right wing for play ideas and coming back with what they do best, attack.

I am sorry to say I have lost all respect for you, and in record time. It has only taken you 3 months to destroy any credibility you once held.

]]> By: Tyrone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300663 Tyrone Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300663 So while Obama talks about Policy Positions, Developing New Sources of Energy, Rising Gas Prices, Bettering Education for our children and Ending the Iraq War.....The GOP is talking about Obama. Come on people wake up. McCain and the GOP are afraid to discuss the real issues and want to just play around in the mud. How is their talking about wether Obama is elitist, which he is not, or wther he puts himself first or not, which he doesn't, how is this going to help Americans and America. The GOP are a bunch of cowards who would ratther focus silly things than the real issues that will help move America forward. So while Obama talks about Policy Positions, Developing New Sources of Energy, Rising Gas Prices, Bettering Education for our children and Ending the Iraq War.....The GOP is talking about Obama.

Come on people wake up. McCain and the GOP are afraid to discuss the real issues and want to just play around in the mud. How is their talking about wether Obama is elitist, which he is not, or wther he puts himself first or not, which he doesn't, how is this going to help Americans and America.

The GOP are a bunch of cowards who would ratther focus silly things than the real issues that will help move America forward.

]]> By: The Surly Scholar http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300661 The Surly Scholar Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300661 Obama puts himself first? Really? John McCain has a glowing record of sacrifice and selfless service to his fellow man. Like when he cheated on his first wife because she had gotten fat (because she couldn't walk after being in a terrible car accident), then divorced her and married his doctor-shopping, charity-defrauding, cookie-recipe-stealing hundred million dollar angel of a wife Cindy, all while Ross Perot had been paying for his first wife's healthcare. That took huge guts and sacrifice on McCain's part. Really. Then Obama was all like "I don't want to make millions as a lawyer, I want to help bring community and pride back to the inner city for very little pay." What a selfish jerk. Obama puts himself first? Really?

John McCain has a glowing record of sacrifice and selfless service to his fellow man. Like when he cheated on his first wife because she had gotten fat (because she couldn't walk after being in a terrible car accident), then divorced her and married his doctor-shopping, charity-defrauding, cookie-recipe-stealing hundred million dollar angel of a wife Cindy, all while Ross Perot had been paying for his first wife's healthcare. That took huge guts and sacrifice on McCain's part. Really.

Then Obama was all like "I don't want to make millions as a lawyer, I want to help bring community and pride back to the inner city for very little pay." What a selfish jerk.

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300651 Alex Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:59:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300651 Wow, I don't see any McCain supporters, are they hiding? :-) Wow, I don't see any McCain supporters, are they hiding? :-)

]]> By: Get with it http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300647 Get with it Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:59:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300647 Really? is this why Sen. Smith from Oregon is running an TV ad with high praise for Obama on bipartisanship on energy? Is this why Gen. Powell is about to endorse Obama? Is this why Sen. Hagel (Neb) will accept Obamas veep spot, if asked? hmmmm McCracks latest talking points are as confused as him being " aware of the internet and the google" Really? is this why Sen. Smith from Oregon is running an TV ad with high praise for Obama on bipartisanship on energy? Is this why Gen. Powell is about to endorse Obama? Is this why Sen. Hagel (Neb) will accept Obamas veep spot, if asked? hmmmm McCracks latest talking points are as confused as him being " aware of the internet and the google"

]]> By: Didine - Maryland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300646 Didine - Maryland Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:59:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300646 Senator Mcain, you are very desperate that is the reason why you accusing our messiah falsley. You are just another joke. Senator Mcain, you are very desperate that is the reason why you accusing our messiah falsley. You are just another joke.

]]> By: Suziku http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300644 Suziku Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:58:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300644 These people are really pathetic! mcbush/mcsame and his cohorts need to slither back under their rocks! These people are really pathetic! mcbush/mcsame and his cohorts need to slither back under their rocks!

]]> By: John from Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300643 John from Illinois Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:58:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300643 I've got news for the McCain/Rove/Bush/Cheney clan. Your dynasty is OVER. Change is coming to Washington, one way or the other. The American people are fed up with the lies and fear-mongering, and the raping of this country. I use to say I was a proud Republican. Now I'm just SICK of what that Party has done to this country. Saddle up boys, because a new sherriff is headed to town. I've got news for the McCain/Rove/Bush/Cheney clan. Your dynasty is OVER. Change is coming to Washington, one way or the other. The American people are fed up with the lies and fear-mongering, and the raping of this country. I use to say I was a proud Republican. Now I'm just SICK of what that Party has done to this country.

Saddle up boys, because a new sherriff is headed to town.

]]> By: Jean Hays http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300641 Jean Hays Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:58:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300641 I sure hope McCain and his campaign keep up the irrelevant personal attacks until November. That way, we will not be in danger of forgetting what partisan, do-nothing politics sounds like. The Republicans have used these tactics to promote a climate of fear for the past 12 years, fracturing this country and driving out hope. They just don't seem to get it that the "base" of this country lives on Main Street, not Wall Street. Enough with the whiny babies--let's get some committed adults in office. I sure hope McCain and his campaign keep up the irrelevant personal attacks until November. That way, we will not be in danger of forgetting what partisan, do-nothing politics sounds like. The Republicans have used these tactics to promote a climate of fear for the past 12 years, fracturing this country and driving out hope. They just don't seem to get it that the "base" of this country lives on Main Street, not Wall Street. Enough with the whiny babies–let's get some committed adults in office.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300628 Mike Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:57:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300628 Hey Bud, Obama didn't vote against the war, he said that he was against the war. Obama wasn't in the senate at the time, he was still at the state level of government. So it is easy to be against something when you don't even have a vote!! Also, Obama has cast more "present" votes as a U.S. senator than he has voted "Yes" or "No". . Hey Bud,

Obama didn't vote against the war, he said that he was against the war.

Obama wasn't in the senate at the time, he was still at the state level of government. So it is easy to be against something when you don't even have a vote!!

Also, Obama has cast more "present" votes as a U.S. senator than he has voted "Yes" or "No".

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]]> By: Franky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300626 Franky Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:56:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300626 "In what appears to be the latest line of attack, the McCain campaign released a memo Thursday accusing rival Barack Obama of putting his own “self-interest” ahead of his party and American citizens." It kind of reminds me of someone......(cough).....President Bush.... "In what appears to be the latest line of attack, the McCain campaign released a memo Thursday accusing rival Barack Obama of putting his own “self-interest” ahead of his party and American citizens."

It kind of reminds me of someone......(cough).....President Bush....

]]> By: Karen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300613 Karen Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:55:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300613 So what has McCain done as a politician? If Rove wants a definition of "arrogant", why doesn't he look at Cheney? So what has McCain done as a politician?

If Rove wants a definition of "arrogant", why doesn't he look at Cheney?

]]> By: Matthew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300609 Matthew Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:54:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300609 THANK YOU!!!! Obama talks about reaching across the aisle and compromise but when has he ever done anything to work with Republicans or take a stand that put him at odds with his core supporters? He cares only about himself and saying and doing what's popular at any given moment. How can he be trusted to make hard decisions that may not exactly be popular? Case in point, he opts out of public financing after saying earlier on he would accept it. The he votes for government eavesdropping after decrying it throughout the primaries. THANK YOU!!!! Obama talks about reaching across the aisle and compromise but when has he ever done anything to work with Republicans or take a stand that put him at odds with his core supporters? He cares only about himself and saying and doing what's popular at any given moment. How can he be trusted to make hard decisions that may not exactly be popular?

Case in point, he opts out of public financing after saying earlier on he would accept it. The he votes for government eavesdropping after decrying it throughout the primaries.

]]> By: Yes we can! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/26/mccain-camp-obama-puts-himself-first/#comment-1300606 Yes we can! Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:54:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8197#comment-1300606 Anonymous...YOU ARE TOO FUNNY WITH THAT ONE.... Anonymous...YOU ARE TOO FUNNY WITH THAT ONE....

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