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I don't want to have to cringe everytime the president speaks anymore. This is the MAIN reason I am voting Obama in November.

McCain suggested many people may forgo following politics and said instead are "going to try to enjoy the summer."

oh yeah that's what America is gonna do, not think about what a mess this country is and relax in the splender of summer. I think that is pretty telling just how arrogant McCain can be himself. He should watch out, considering the state of the economy, maybe sitting around and thinking about the elections is all many of us can afford to do this summer.

Obama's Father's Day speech was awesome!

I have a feeling it will not be close in the end, or end like you think.

,” McCain said.
........I promise you as president of The United States I will always, always put my country first above party and above every other consideration. I have had the honor of doing that since I was 17 years old and entered the United States Naval Academy............I will think About it ......NO Romney!!!

Mr. McCain, I too, am a USNavy veteran, and appreciate your service to our nation as a warrior.
And I also appreciate your service as a US Senator who lent a somewhat moderate voice against the extremist majority of your Republican colleagues.
I will not be voting for you, however, and neither will my wife our any of our 3 daugters.
You see, sir, despite your honerable intentions, we are left to wonder why we should vote for a man who was REJECTED by the Republican Party in 2000 in favor of the man who has turned out to be the absolute worst President in America's history.
Your "brand problem" is apparently due to mis-labeling.
Peace.
Slik

So this is the way McCain's bi-partisinship works? By throwing the Democrats in the House and Senate under the bus, but not the Republicons? Where is his little lap dog Mitt to echo his every words?

Obama is going to wipe the floor with this clown come November.

With all due respect, the REBS deserve to lose. They have TRASHED our beloved country over the past 8 years.
Now who would vote for people who have harmed our homeland!???

this is news. that's like saying "tonight it will be dark again"!!!!!!

Why would you say something like that, you should never go down in defeat unless you are actually defeated. McCain you know better than that.

RIP GOP! It couldn't have happened to a bunch of nicer fascist fat-cats! You can thank porcine Karl Rove! It's his Thousand Year Reich!

@Dave June 26th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Ha Ha. Me an Obamite. Me know how to put "Mc" in front of words to make joke.

yeah cuz calling his supporters "obamite" is much better. but hey ur a republican and that's what they do best criticize somebody while doing the same thing....

@Nia in AZ... John McCain is your senator, not your govenor. AZ's billion dollar shortfall is not managed in the US Senate. Plus, you must have forgotten: it's all George Bush's fault. Remember?

Sadly, Obama will probably win. But the worst part will be watching him fumble the ball due to inexperience and unworkable ideas (he's practically a Marxist in some of his thinking – and time and again that has failed), and then blaming George Bush! If you're going to blame the previous administration for your failures then you really aren't the person who's responsible for the country's well being. I have no doubt that it will be one debacle after another (followed by blaming the party who is not in power). That'll be a hoot!

NObama N'08

Let's see all the things democrats DID since they got back to power...
There was that minimum wage thing... and... they refunded the Iraqi War...
Democrats: a real do-nothing party!

Yes. But the election is 5 months off. Thankfully it's not tomorrow.

Brand problem??

More like Bush problem.

Why doesn't McCain just go out and say it?

Don't worry, McShame! Tomorrow has come and you will lose big time. Think Goldwater!

For all of you conservatives throwing around this "left wing, nut job stuff"...

What about...
Give to the poor, heal the sick, provide for widows

Sounds like universal health care and social security

Based on your reasoning, you'd probably call Jesus left wing as well. He certainly didn't appreciate the social conservative views of the Pharisees

Just looking at these comments reminds me of why I'll never vote Democrat again. Democrats have got to be some of the most brainwashed people in the U.S. Republicans aren't as evil as you brainwashed Democrats think they are. Democrats probably aren't as ignorant as I think they are either but...look at these messages.

Obama is a fraud and a hustler. I'm hoping he's going to be exposed soon. No matter what comes out about him, you dems will overlook it. I get angry with the Republicans but at least their views aren't Marxist. What is wrong with you dems?

Is that why McCain is trying to copy Obama? I heard he has a health care plan too - except there is no details in his plan and he hasn't said yet how he will be paying for it.

I would also like to add that with AZ's billion dollar short fall for 2009, lack of updated infrastructure, poor education system, wide open boarders, declining enviroment; that McCain hasn't been doing a good job himself of governing. Lets also not forget his poor ability to manage his campiagn.

I hope the Country wakes up in time. Obama is an empty suit. Look at his solution to the energy crisis. It is not about increase the supply of oil. (Remember oil bad, big oil company bad.) He wants us to use alternate sources. What are they Barrack. Last I checked, my car still takes gas and my house uses electricity from coal. Sure long term playing should move away from these items but how is that going to help now. Or even in the next decade. The short term solution – 5 to 10 years is drilling and developing new energy sources. Or I can go the Barrack way. I will tell my kids that we can't afford to eat right now but in about 30 years when new technology is developed we can afford to live again. Wait he is going to take the profits from the big oil and give them to us (the common folk). I will check my mail box in eager anticipation.

That's right sucka!!!

And if it was this coming November, GOP would lose even worse. Oops...I forgot, it is this coming november!!

Calling people unpatriotic because they didn't agree with Dick Cheney. Blowing our agents' cover because their spouses asked questions. Calling our NATO allies who are fighting alongside us in Afghanistan by insulting names. Misrepresenting evidence to get us into a war that has cost us over 2000 lives.

Yeah, I guess you could call that a "brand problem."

Control your health care and decide for you what treatment you get? Yes he can!
Control the oil industry and allow the government to price oil and raise the price at the pump? Yes he can!

blah, blah, blah...

Don't be fooled by inexperience, Marxist views and empty promises.

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And you think Bush's and Cheney's experience helped?
The Republican take is Imperialism and Fascism should win they day.

Say, if you love your country and troops so much why do you do everything you can to avoid spending one thin dime to support this country's education, infrastructure, or military.

Go to war and cut taxes.... brilliant policy

Mr. Flippity Flop, the Brand problem is YOU.

Obama 08

unfortunatly it isn't and we have to wait a few more months. Lets hope there are no rabbits being pulled out of a hat like Bill Clinton running as an independent....

Well as movie name goes THERE WILL BE BLOOD.

HOLD ON MCBUSH. YOU WILL LOSE IN NOVEMBER AS WELL.

McCain is in trouble. Especially if Obama picks a VP that shares all his same views and ideas. Obama is very good at grasping the moment and saying what people want to hear. Its politics as usual. No war, change, I am for the little people, no to big corporations, no to the rich. We havent had a potential President with these quailifications and ideas for 29 years.

Change we can believe in: Obama/Jimmy Carter '08

Yes, the GOP will lose because John McCain is a losing ticket and everybody knows that.

THEY WILL LOSE IN NOVEMBER AS WELL, LIER.

The GOP is going to LOSE this year and they know it ... The smartest thing for them to do is just ride this thing out and pretend that they have a chance, LOL

The "Songbird"

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
was NOT a Hero

McCain the reason you are behind and will stay behind is simple... McCain=Bush. We Americans dont want any part of it!

Well, for the election in Nov you will lose to!
You can thank your mentor bush for that.

Sorry John, the confidence card trumps the underdog card everytime. May as well drop your deuce, it's worthless.

It is amazing how many people jump on the Obama Bandwagon. He has NO experience in virtually anything. His own supporters can't get out of the way of their own screw-ups, and CNN and other media outlets refuse to publish anything pro-Conservative. I agree, I thinnk Obama will win, only because they are tired of Bush. But in 2 years, they will wish they had a true President in office, because Obama will bend over backwards to promote the Muslim regime, and Americans will be worse with no end in sight. I would encourage anyone to post something Obama has actually done, other than ride the coattails of the Democratic party and live off orur tax dollars. Literally, he has no experience in anything but running his mouth with false promises. I hope that America will come to its senses and elect Hillary instead, or a good Vice President that will take over when Obama is removed from office.

Is this a Valedictorian speech... Preparing us for your exit?

And when the election is held in November... the GOP are going to be trounced ... White House & Congress.

The GOP has shown how they can screw up a good thing... record surplus to record deficit and the worst standing internationally, since 1776. The GOP need to split up their party and start over from scratch.

Independent – had your pills today? Don't miss any. Reality sets in when you miss one.

He finally has something right. The GOP are toast and will lose. It is starting to show in the polls and momentum. It is starting to show in their incessant and ludicrous attacks on Obama rather than focusing on why we should support them. It is starting to show in their inability to rally their base. It is starting to show in their indirect attacks via Operation Chaos and PUMA (if they even truly exist).

The Republicans have lost my support of almost 40 years. It ain't coming back. They are clowns and so long as the NEO-CONs pull the strings, they are persona non grata to me.

I don't think so but it is good strategy to get the republicans more interested in the general election. Am I happy with McCain, no I can't stand him but look at the alternative. He does not need to worry most republicans can't stand him but they love the country to much to turn it over to the Obamanation as these liberals like to call themselves.

Why do people blame the Dems, who they say control congress but in my opinion Lieberman is now a conservative, when everytime they try to get something done Bush vetoes the bill. They cant overturn it because they only control half the congress.

By the way – hard for Dems to get anything done when Bush vetoes everything !!!!!

Bush's base is "the haves and the have mores" (said it himself).

Guess that might be McWarmonger's base now.

Shame Shame Shame

The American people have their eyes wide open and won't fall for the rhetoric.

Control your health care and decide for you what treatment you get? Yes he can!
Control the oil industry and allow the government to price oil and raise the price at the pump? Yes he can!
Give terrorists rights under OUR Constitution? Yes he can!
Change America, even though he loves this country? Yes he can!
Get rich and powerful while fooling Americans into believing he stands EXACTLY for what they do? YES HE IS!

Don't be fooled by inexperience, Marxist views and empty promises.

McCain 08.

Well, McCain is right, the Democrats in Congress have a far lower rating than Bush does, them's the facts. And how many polls are we going to see before the convention? Trying to convince people the race is already over? Didnt Hillary try that? What was the result? You guys never learn...

Also just in, no Independant thinks that McCain is running for Bush's third term as we have come to know McCain over the last 21 years. You can look at his record and Bush's todistinguish them apart. If this logical is left unquestioned soon you'll have the whole republican party declared as Bush maniacs and there will be no competition between political ideas. Nice try Democratic party, noIndependant is going to be fooled. Even such a thought makes us not like you. Focus on what you are going to do and how you'll do it not blatant attacks. It seems more and more that the democratic party is running for a "don't vote for him" campaign instead of a "vote for me, I'll do this" campaign.

Americans want their country back!

please!america,fall asleep for the summer and maybe grandpa can slip in a 'slickie',and pull this one out.NOT THIS TIME MCCAIN!WE WILL NOT GO ON VACATION ,BECAUSE,UNLIKE REPUBLICANS,WE CANT AFFORD THE GAS!!!

Yo "Sweetie" – try talking to people outside of your little uppity clan.

He likes being the underdog? Great – he can be the underdog all the way to the election, as far as I'm concerned. You know, the underdog seldom wins. That's why they're the underdog.

i can't help but laugh at the Obama supporters. It will be a big sucking sound when they find out he will do no more for this country than Bush has done. Apparently you people are void of reality. All politcians are liars and crooks. Both Obama and McCain are in positions to help this country now if they would only do it. Both have to take responsiblity for the shape we are in now. They are part of our government. It is very entertaining watching and reading all of the high hopes people are placing in their selected candidate. When in reality anyone with half a brain knows nothing will change after the election. No matter who is elected. Both candidates have already been bought and paid for. Get a grip on reality people.

yes,and.....?

Don't you people realize how much worse our government has turned since the democrats took control of the congress? Do you really think the democrats were given control of congress to "fight Bush" only?

I think if it's in four or five months the GOP will lose.

Oh – this guy can't even answer a blackberry? How backward !!!!

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

Give his wealthy friends tax cuts? How much more folks?

No Thanks McIdiot !!!!!

Now that the democrats have been running things for 2 years what great changes have we seen. Gas and Food is more expensive, things just keep getting worse. I'm not a fan of McCain, but the energy crisis will not solve itself in two weeks. So stop backing people who criticize long term solutions. The future is not solar or wind as Obama thinks. So continue to listen to chants of "Change we can believe in", but when nothing has changed for the better in 2 years perhaps you will rethink these idealistic views the obama camp feeds you.

on an after thought I think my submission might be removed in a covert effort to weed out rational and conflicting ideas in order to create a pure ideological and hateful environment, there is barely any thought put into these comments, mostly arrogant hate speech.

"devine justice" what kind of crap is that, how can a stupid comment like that remain on one of the biggest news organizations comment page.

mcwar you think about Americans? if you did you should of stoped the war like Obama tryed to. please McBush you are an empty bottle walking around telling lies all over the world. everyone around the world likes Obama not you!!!!! we need a real president and thats obama for sure. obama 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've got news for McCain, not only would the GOP lose today, it will lose in November. Somebody let him know.

"The first lesson I want you to draw is that people are really are not going to start focusing on the campaign until the conventions."

Oh really? I'm 23 years old and I've been checking the political ticker every day for months. Most of my friends and my family do the same thing. Are you so sure we're not paying attention yet, McShame?

"A brand problem..."????? Geez, I thought maybe it was their disastrous policies and incompetence...maybe they should fire their marketing team and bring in a MadAve group to redefine their "brand"....you know, the lipstick on a pig strategy...some folks might actually buy it.....not me, but some?

mcsame saye "people are going to enjoy their summer"

like we're enjoying paying 5$ a gallon for gas

like we're enjoying watching half our neighbors houses reposesed

like we're enjoying having to go out searching for a job every day

we ain't gonna enjoy anything until the first week of November

then we get to enjoy destroying the repuglitard party

The Republican party branded themselves by the continued support of the Bush Adminstration. They deserve the elimination of seats in Congress. You cannot always think about the rich as Bush has proven over and over again. The arrorgance of Cheny, Rove, and Bush has been a true testament of the Republican Party.

If the elections were 4 months from now, and they are, the GOP would still lose!

The senate has a lower favorable rating than the President.

All of you guys need to look at the reality, The media has become so corrupt that in a Gallup poll that has both tied, CNN tries to act as if Obama is still has a commanding lead on McCain. Has anyone figured out why McCain is giving Obama a tight contest in an election that should be a blowout?. I mean that media is only in the tank and distorting news left and right to benefit Obama along with a horrible political climate for the GOP. Anyway, American elections are decided by the Independants, who hold on their beleifs and have no real poltical ideology, too bad we won't start paying attention till after the conventions so all of this is in vain and it discredits CNN, who I used to love, now I can't trust.

Finally the man says something that is the truth!!!! LOL

Why do people keep saying "How is this news?" This is a blog, if you want news go to the front page of cnn.com

If the election is held – period – GOP will lose.

Is he not paying attention?

Obama O-8!!

So much for keeping a "conservative" faith.......not the best advice that I can tell you...

I have a hard time believing that anyone would vote for that no experience, act like a know it all mellon head. I'm not voting for john Mccain because I like john mccain, rather, i am voting for John Mccain because Barrack obama has no clue as to how to be president. Obama has shown me that he has no experience in the presidential political arena and has given me signs that he will be swallowed up by any idiot that pulls him along. The majority of you that don't know what I'm talking about will probably vote for obama and watch him be marionetted by all parties because he can't decide for himself what's right or what's wrong for the country.

Those of you that were criticizing Bush and saying that he doesn't know what he's doing, Obama is a 100 times worse and a person with no real opinion of which direction to take the country. Bush at least knows which direction he's going in whether you think that's right or not is besides the point. Bush sure as heck isn't somebody that anyone marionetted around during his term.

California Republican June 26th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Just what is it McFlipflop thinks is his base? I thought the base was the American people!

NEO-CONS are not Republicans. Restore the GOP now! Vote out these carpet bagging phonies that call themselves Republicans. They stole the GOP and are holding America (and the world) hostage.

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I agree – that's why I'm voting for Barr this year – he's a real conservative with (what used to be) Republican values. If enough of us vote for Barr, maybe the Republicans will understand our displeasure.

True Republicans for Barr in '08!

Seems like there are a lot of angry people out there. Maybe he really wants to make a change? I'm going to stand back and see what happens, I think it will be a very interesting and surprizingly close race come November. Depends on who their running mates are.

McCain suggested many people may forgo following politics and said instead are "going to try to enjoy the summer."

It's been reported McSame takes the weekends off from campaigning already and, I recall that Bush kicked back and cut brush the whole month of August of 2001 instead of heeding the warning: "Bin Ladin Determined to Strike in the USA".

When 84% of the country says we're headed in the wrong direction, I don't think we need another one so complacent at the helm of the ship!

How can you blame the democrats in Congress for this?! They barely have a majority, and still can't get past the GOP threat of filibusters because they don't have 2/3rds majority!

The Republicans are still the ones causing problems in Congress as well as the White House, and it is way too close in the Supreme Court as well to risk having another moderate/liberal justice die to be replaced by a scumbag like Scalia or Roberts.

What a disgrace...

How true! He will lose and then we will have a Marxist as president. Yum. Can't wait!!!! People amaze me with their hatred for our country. *rolls eyes*

One thing he has absolutely right: neither party is a shining example of good government. Both parties pay lip service to the center, but the extremists on both sides (see, e.g., Dick Cheny and Nancy Pelosi) have far too much control.

Just what is it McFlipflop thinks is his base? I thought the base was the American people!

NEO-CONS are not Republicans. Restore the GOP now! Vote out these carpet bagging phonies that call themselves Republicans. They stole the GOP and are holding America (and the world) hostage.

Thank you Captain obvious......................and we agree that you are "old as dirt", too!

Notice how he says the "GOP" and not " I WOULD LOSE"?? He is now trying to seperate himself from the GOP. Not going to work McBush.

BS, nobody wants to be the underdog. Another lie from camp McCain.

From what I am hearing from everyone I talk to, Democrats are leaning towards McCain because they will not vote for Obama.

Everything may change in the election, but I think McCain is a shoe
in.

If the election is on November 4th GOP will lose, oh wait it is!

Obama '08 and '12

MCCAIN YOU'RE NOT AS BRIGHT AS OBAMA.....

I haven't talked with a single person who plans on voting for BO in November.

I'm sure McCain will win by a landslide.

Obama stopped being a viable candidate once we learned about Rev. Wright!

Once the video of Michelle comes out calling us all "Whitey" it will be over once and for all.

McCain 08

Trinity United Church....Rev. Jeremiah Wright....Michelle Obama....Tony Rezko....Father Michael Pfleger....Minister Louis Farrakhan....Muammar Kaddafi....William Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn....ACORN....Ahmad Yousuf....George Soros....Saul Alinsky....Frank Marshall Davis....Hamas....Fidel & Raoul Castro....Nation of Islam....Black Panthers....Raila Odinga....Abongo Obama....Nadhmi Auchi....Rashid Khalidi....Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades....Daniel Ortega....Socialist Party....New Marxist Party....Kim Jong Il....Larry Sinclair....Donald Young....

Come on, guys, is that all you got???

The democrats in congress are only doing a perceived bad job because of the President's veto pen. The War would be over and we'd be moving towards green technology if Bush wasn't the one holding the veto pen. You can't be upset with congress, you can only be upset with the arrogant Bush that idiots voted in twice.

mccain is more intelligent, has more honor, integrity and guts than obama has now or ever will have. mccain is an american hero, obama is a rock star, mccain is a tried and true willing to work with the dems to get things done patriot, obama is an empty suit who has done nothing since getting elected to u.s. senate except campaign to be president. mccain has NEVER asked congress for earmarks(not 0ne) and obama asked for and got earmarks that garnered a 1 million dollar raise for his wife. mccain believes in the constitution, obama believes blue collar workers cling to god and guns. mccain is the best man and the best man will win in nov.

If the election was held tomorrow or will be held in November, the resullts will be the same.

Ok... Everyone who thinks our Congress acts so quickly that the Democrats have gotten our country in this mess in less than 2 years raise your hand .... And then go sit on the stool and put the pointy cap on.......

I live in Arizona. McCain is useless as a Senator. I don't see how he can be any better as a president.

Bush's popularity is in the basement and near historic lows. The Dempocratic Congress is actually less popular than Bush. Since the Dems took over promising everything and delivering nothing, Congress' approval rating has gone down. Is there anything better than it was 2 years ago? No. The last thing we need is a Do-Nothing President to go along with the Do-Nothing Congress.

Straight talking is his character even if it does his party no good. You gota love this man and vote for him. I can understand why the GOP have a love-hate relationship with the maverick. I believe McCain is a very good and honest man. He has my vote.

It's November 4th, and he's STILL gonna lose!

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STOP THE MADNESS. VOTE OBAMA.

With McCain at the helm yes we will.

Of course youre gonna loose! Why do you think you got the nomination THIS TIME after 2 other ailed attempts? Why do you think they made Romney give up so early and upon him giving up all you heard was "he can run again"! The Reps have known for a while now they are doomed and they are using you Mr. McCain to bet the looser this year!! End the end Bush still gotcha didnt he! hehe!!

Maybe that's cause you're the party of Bush, you old ninny.

There are people blogging that are getting payed by lobbyists for Big Oil and others and dont really have their on views,like the dittoheads who dont believe Global warming is real and the game of monopoly are good for us.

We're ahead and we know it! But don't be lulled into complacency. It is too early for that. Get involved people, we are going to win back the White House!

That'll still apply 4 months from now. At least you're bracing yourself McShame.

This is funny. If any of you Obama lovers had a clue as to what his economic proposals would do to the money in your pocket not to mention what it would do to the economy of the country, you would not be supporting him. The fact is that if you educate yourselves on the dollars and cents of his proposals and the long term effect instead of the glamorious here and now retoric you would not support him. I am an independent and vote on the policies of the caniditate. I have educated myself on Obama's proposals and the fact is that our country will be so much worse off in four years if Obama becomes President. The fact is that 3/4 of what he is proposing will not get through congress. I want a president that will work with congress to get things done. Not pander to the fatherest wing of there party.

"The first lesson I want you to draw is that people are really are not going to start focusing on the campaign until the conventions," he said.

I take it you're not listening to the people again, John. WE ARE PAYING ATTENTION NOW! Who came up with that strategy, Rudy G.? Oh yeah, that's smart, listen to the "wait for Florida" guy! Geez!

FactCheck, I'd argue that the GOP is having a big problem with their brand as well as their candidate.

Even if the Bush administration is much closer to a borderline-fascist neoconservative imperial dictatorship than it is to any form of republicanism, the GOP, despite their best efforts, has been indelibly marked by the administration's grotesque and numerous failures. It's going to be a while before this country will really trust a republican again.

The GOP will not lose, old foul. YOU will lose!!!

so ,now you get all intelligent?why would they lose?because they just raped the people they were elected to serve,for the last 7 1/2 years.when your digging a hole ,that you cant get out of,the first thing to do is to STOP DIGGING!

When the Republican President has turned the country into the Hindenburg, yes, you have a 'brand problem'. It is not a problem of perceptions. It is a problem of reality. You (the Republicans) have screwed this country up. YOU'RE FIRED!

It's gonna be the same this November. President Obama and a completely Democratic Congress... it's gonna be awesome.

McCain is the only candidate coming up with good ideas lately and all I hear from Obama is "No we can't". The Gop had better get it's act together from September and start sobering up the American people. Obama has a dirty track record and a total vagueness about him. He must be exposed for the fraud that he is. Don't let us down GOP just stick to the facts and there are enough out there that Obama has yet to explain properly.

John McCain-POW 6 years under horrific conditions in Viet Nam serving his country and since 1982 a public servant to the people of Arizona and the United States.
Barack Obama-Blank resume
Barack Obama Supporters-Followers of a false prophet

It will be over soon repugs!

Even in November the GOP will lose, FYI.

It is time to turn the page and write a new chapter in American History. Go Obama.

It's not a "brand" problem the GOP has....it's a complete and total lack of competence problem they have. Duh!

Finally...some valuable insights coming from McCain!

The GOP can come back with "the restoration of the trust and confidence of our base".

Who is he kidding here? Did they not get the memo on the number of republicans that switched parties?

This is a tough race. We are behind; we are the underdog. That's what I like to be"....It's easy to like being the underdog when you know you don't stand a snowballs chance of hell of winning.

Give it up John....everyone has your number, and it's becoming more negative everytime your campaign opens it's collective mouth.

Does he understand that an underdog often loses? If so why would he like it that he is in that position. If he real means it, it is good he he has prepared himself for the loss.

I hope that this narrative lasts four months, or longer. I am so sick and tired of Republicans with their failed international and domestic policies, their choice of a President in both 2000 and 2004, their divisive ways (any time a Republican has a chance to throw around the now negative "liberal" label, they will.), and their pandering to the rich. This really is the Republican party, whethere one wans to accept it or not. Unfortunatley McCain is having fun in that paty, so if he loses, its no one's fault but his own. We'll see if Obama gets swiftboated like Kerry did; it might work. This is McCain's only real shot.

John McCain is not the man to lead our country forward. We are lagging behind because of people like McCain whose only interest is war and to keep things the way they have always been, that's a big problem. John McCain doesn't believe we are broken because he has no plan to repair our country other than war.

Both sides have issues. I'm not feeling a whole lot of love between the Dems either, and the dems in congress have been a joke.

We have time to work on the brand. I'll donate a bit more money now to help....

Senator McCain,

A loyal Democrat here, writing to tell you not to worry about November.

Obama's is a brief history of the sleazy tactics of a slippery weasel who has nothing more to offer than flowery rhetoric and empty slogans for each and every American.

Obama's is an elitist state of a delusional mind.

Obama's is the story of a weak candidate who had to have the failed leaders of the undemocratic Democratic Party step on, spit at, and toss out our core democratic principles with the trash in order to carry you, their selected nominee, over the finish line.

You are a fine man and a moderate Republican who loves his country more than Obama and Bush combined.

Democrat for McCain '08

Hillary, a true leader, for president '12 & '16

you will lose today, tommorrow and the next day so drop out now and do the americans people a favor

So you like being "under" dog. So this is what I have to say to you McBush, "Stand Up", "Go Away", "Stay There".

McSame says he will restore trust and confidence in the Party's "base". What about the rest of the voters?? For 8 years the Republicans have done nothing to instill trust or confidence in the American public!! Quite to the contrary with their antics, people are more distrustful of the government than at any other time in our history.

"Brand Problem"? THAT'S RICH!!!!!

Very TRUE McCain and it's going to stay that way. The Dems may not be a shining example, but the example shown is brighter than the Repubs illumination. After the '94 introduction of Conservative doctrine we are well aware of what you guys bring. So, I choose the Dems and OBAMA!!

the gop will also lose in november. the american people are tired of the lies, secreacy and being ripped off financially by the gop. I take my chances with the new kid in the block rather than McCain. If he cares so much about the issues, why hasn't he created legislation to address energy, etc in his 25 years in the senate. He also voted for the war without verifying the accuracy of the intelligence. His so call experience is what this country does not need. we need judgement not someone who continues to do the same thing over again expecting different results. That is insanity.

He has a keen sense of the obvious doesn't he!!

wow, I actually agree with the old man.

Mr. Magoo has lost it !!!!!

McSame is happy to be behind, then he can stay that way in November. He hasn't expressed any notion on why he likes being the underdog. However, McSame is right on some polls (New Hampshire): you can't trust them. But these general election polls are more legit than in the primaries, well at least the Democratic primaries.

If the election were held yesterday the Republicans would have lost. If it were to hold next year they will still lose. It's going to be held in November and they are going to lose. The bottom line is, the Republicans will lose this election no matter when it is held.

Yes, the GOP has a huge problem with disregarding the laws of this country and running a renegade "above the law" administration, but you McFlip Flop have a bigger problem with meaning what you say and saying what you mean.

Which McFlipFlop will you be today?

This is called DEMENTIA.

If the election is in November, the GOP will loose.

heh, by the conventions, it'll probably be 60/40 for Obama. If I was McCain, I'd just concede now and try to keep my Senate seat.

Factcheck–you have your facts wrong–I believe all of your comments describe Obama the flip-flop King.

Because he puts his own interests first he gave up Corporate Law
to work in Chicago's South Side as organizer for the underpriviledged.
McCain is a joke. He does put himself second to Bush. No matter
what lies and fears he drums up, he is not going to win.

If the election would be held tomorrow the GOP will lose....when the election is held in November the GOP will lose. Enough said!

If McCain is trying to take some solace from the Gallup polls, then he is in a lot more trouble then he knows about. The Gallup daily tracking polls are flawed, because the demographic groups that they normally attract are older voters, who are the ones that are typically at home during the day time when the contacts are made. Younger voters are typically at work, so their numbers are not reflected in the polls until Thursday-Sunday, which is when Obama always opens up a larger lead in the daily tracking.

The saddest part is that McCain is only tied with Obama from Monday-Wednesday, which is when his best demographic group is being polled. By Labor Day Obama will be up to 15%-20% in most polls and he may leap out to a 25% point lead if McCain starts showing off his legedary temper and starts acting nutty.

Whether it's tomorrow or in November, you're still going to lose.

Let's see how much worse the GOP can make themselves look between now and November. With all these new ridiculous attacks on Obama, apparently they didn't learn anything from Hillary's losing campaign.

Mr. Mcain you will be the underdog after the election too because you will have lost.I liked you before when you seemed like you were taking a wholly independent view of the issues but now that you have allied your self with the "good-ol'-boys" with antique thought processes I am voting for Mr.Obama.See Ya!!!

If the polls are correct – I wish the election was today!

Also... with the media claiming the public doesn't know Obama how's McSame the underdog?

People are delusional to think that the Democrats are going to be any better than the Republicans. It's very easy to blame the Republicans for everything since Bush is Republican, but the Democrats have the majority in Congress. Let's have them hold some accountability as well.

John,when are the Republicans going to raise that FALSE flag for you???October maybe??

The Senate, House & the White House to you, McSame!

Any democrats notice that since the majority of the senate and congress went democratic is when we started having gas prices increase like mad?
You think it is some kind of coincidence? The president can only do so much. Constitutionally the senate, congress and office of the president each have 1/3 vote in how America is run.

Time to look at the facts and stop dreaming the economic problems we are having are not because of a republican president. Have all three bodies represented by democrats and you will see prices sky rocket and the great depression will look like the good old days.

How did McCain figure that one out.....on the "internets".

Republicans have a brand problem. The main cause of that problem is bad governing, erosion of the Constitution, bad economic results, deaths of americans and foriegners due to undeclared war in non-aggressor nations, incompetance in relation to handling natural disasters, debt, environmental rollbacks, and increasing power of enemies.

I think it's right that they have a brand problem. They need new leadership at the helm of the republican party.

At least the supreme court is still sane, upholding gun rights. The rest of the Neocon leadership has taken conservatism to hell in a handbasket.

New McCain campaign slogan–No We Can't

All joking aside, the one thing I've always liked about McCain is his honesty and willingness to tell the truth.

Even so, this illustrates one of his weaknesses against Obama. One thing Obama understands is human psychology. He knows that people want to back a winner, and he knows that people want optimism and positive thinking from their leaders.

This statement by McCain is just going to weaken his campaign's morale, while boosting the confidence of Obama's camp. Not smart.

There is no turning back.

People wants change from the Republicans and

this is what they shall have. History in the making.

Obama 08 & 12.

As much as I hate to agree with him on it but he is right about the Dems in the House and Senate, they all need to be smacked over the head.

Doubtful–When hard core Republicans remember McCain's open door policy to illegal immigration and identity and document fraud, their trust will fade.

Well at least he understands that Obama owns him.

Then why wait? Just go back to your pablum and take a nap, John.

... and if it were held in November, the GOP would lose then, too.

Considering how bad you and the leaders of our conservative party have acted, I wonder why we have a problem. McCain let's not kid ourselves, you won the nominationj by default, considering who else we had. I did not like you in 2000 and I do not like you now. You always vote against the people and vote on behalf of business.

Remember the Family Leave Act??? The Democrats are not the better party and they will not win in November. Us conservatives will lose the whole thing because we did it to ourselves. Did we think people would not notice we did not care for them and that we were increasing government? Wiretapps, toture, IRAQ, tax deductions for big oil.

McCain needs to start a whole new platform. There are a lot of people like me that don't like or trust Obama and are really looking for someone to vote for with out just yelling "Change" and what he has shown will raise taxs for the poor working stiff. And will not help us retirees.
I don't hold it against him for not being computer savvy, There are more things to worry about than checking sports scores and music like Obama.
But Nov is a ways off yet. A lot can happen.
Former Democrat now Independent.

Of Course you idiot, We do not need another four years of the same rhetoric and please tell the McCain camp that John McCain teeth are as yellow as the sun that is not a good look.

It's a bit difficult for the Democrats in Congress to get anything done when Bush vetos every progressive bill that comes across his desk! McSame, your problem is much more than brand imagery... you're out of touch with your countrywomen and men. You don't support our troops. You don't care about healthcare or education. You're a hypocrite.

Senator McCain is realistic so he may succeed.
He is hands-on and he can lead.
His recovery from last summer's campaign trouble is an evidence in his ability to lead and recover. But this is nothing compared with his more than five years of torture as POW.

And when it's held in November the GOP will lose by even more than they would now. What's your point formerly relevant Senator McCain?

Old Carl Rove is trying to defame Senator Obama because he knows that Senator Obama is going to win in November. I think that the Republicans think that Barack Obama is not good enough to be President because of his race. Get over it. God has chosen this young man for such a time as this. The republicans had the White House for 8 years and nothing was changed. Give this young man a chance to make a change. Why are they so afraid? You can't move forward unless you take one step. This country is in bad shape. It's time for a change.

I think that this is perhaps not such a good strategy for McCain and the GOP to admit to such obvious weaknesses and deficiencies. Many die-hard conservatives are not happy with McCain. To be clear, unless the proposal is to bring back some new religous inquisition reminiscent of the medieval period – these people will never be happy.

My point – If the GOP makes it clear that their candidate and their party don't really stand a chance, then why shouldn't republicans cast their ballots for the Libertarian candidate (Bob something?)? This is a man who is more aligned to their beliefs. Many GOP voters may be inclined to vote for this candidate over McCain to actually feel positive about their votes, regardless of the outcome. While I appreciate Mr. McCain's candor, it may be better to avoid such discussions altogether to keep it out of the media spotlight.

I was so pleased to finally see a photo of John McCain on your blog. So tired of the grinning, pandering Obama–Of course, it had to be a negative story...sigh..here I go back to fox and ABC. They have balanced coverage. I love McCain's humility–he will win by a landslide in November. With the dems in disarray, he is the logical choice. I love the way dems backtrack, lie, smear each other–then kiss and make up–typical sneering radical left–you guys make Rush Limbaugh look like an Angel!

No, he is not. You see, I beleive in being Green, but what the hell good is that if you have no gas or food? What if there is gas and food and you can't afford it; imagine the choas and fighting in the streets?
The Dem's want to keep the oil in the ground. That's brilliant. Get the oil out, impose conservation, and look for new forms of energy. In the meantime, people have to be able to get to work and eat. Down with the Dam Dems. I am a new Republican. I know McCain is not the perfect candidate, but he is the best option. What the hell is wrong with us. We are too busy to pay attention to the big picture.

It doesn't matter whether the election is now or in November, the GOP will lose BIG!!!

"Brand problem"? If McCain thinks this is a "brand problem," he and the party he now leads is in big trouble. This is not an issue of marketing, but of priorities and competence. We know that (a) Iran is stronger now than it has ever been; (b) we went from large budget surpluses and large budget deficits; (c) we've got a housing industry crisis; (d) inflation is picking up steam; (e) unemployment is rising; (f) despite the decrease in violence in Iraq, there is absolutely no end in sight to harm to the troops and the billions of dollars spent each day, and there is no plan to address this (other than more of the same); (g) Hamas and Hezbollah have never been stronger; (h) Katrina . . . and, oh, I'm sure there a few more. The Republicans controlled the House, the Senate and the White House of 6.5 of the last 8 years, and the White House for the entire time. This is not a branding problem. It is an indictment on the priorities and competence of the Republican party that no happy face or so-called "straight talk" can mask.

Tommorrow......November......tomato.......tomah-to.

I've voted for white guys before and LIKED IT! More than likely, I'll probably vote for another before my time is up... Hopefully, maybe a woman or Latino.

For those who don't understand the state of "euphoria" that many people are feeling because of Obama's candidacy, try thinking of America as a team... Everyone wants to play eventually. You work hard for your team, regardless of the capacity... But when you get that opportunity to be on the field, YOU LOVE IT! You go and tell EVERYBODY about it!

Sure, some people may think that "Obamabots" are a little TOO excited about what is happening, but that's what happens when youv'e been left holding that water bottle while all the "players" rally around each other for so long.

HEY AMERICA! Don't worry about who's the starter today. Be happy that we are all on the same team, 'cause believe me, WE ARE!

"Land that I Love."

Is it Nov. 4th yet???? remember President Dukakis? dont take anything for granted Dems, get out the vote, help some one to the polls to vote em there, help out with a donation, volunteer, canvas, anything to defeat the repubs in Nov! Keep the faith!

FactCheck:

Obama is a flip-flopper himself.

I'm not happy with the job Pelosi in Congress has done, either. We put the democrats in power to put a stop to the dictator, George Bush. And they have done nothing.

I thought GW was bad but Flip Flop is worse. He just doesnt think before he speaks. Flip Flop is now wishing doom on his on party. This is just another gaffe just like 100 years.

Of course ur going to loose come November and you know it.

Well John – If you really believe the American public isn't going to focus on politics until the conventions in two months, perhaps you should get back to Washington and show up for some Senate votes! Personally, I'm happy to take the summer off from you!

Today...tomorrow. The only difference is by how big a margin you lose. Americans are waking up. They have memories and the fear-mongering propaganda isn't as effective as it once used to be. WE KNOW which party has given this criminal administration a blank check with its policies and WE WILL vote against you. We will no longer allow you to manipulate us to vote against our interests.

Dems '08

McCain is not the reason the Repubs will lose in Nov, it is the Repub brand and Bush digging a hole so deep that it will take a small miracle for McCain to get elected. John McCain would be a horrible candidate in most elections for the GOP, however, he is the only Repub that has a chance of keeping the white house in THIS election. After having a conservative, who is pretty much hated by most of the country, no other conservative (Romney, Huckabee, etc) would have a prayer. At least w/ McCain he is somewhat moderate and can appeal to independents.

McCain '08

Ha Ha. Me an Obamite. Me know how to put "Mc" in front of words to make joke.

You Obamites make me sick. Wait till the silent majority sifts through your excuse for a leader's BS and finds nothing but air. I still have faith in America's common sense. Thats why McCain will win.

He is partly right. Republicans elected on a conservative platform have gone against those principles and fallen victim to the hunger for Washington power. If they would re-focus and get back on the conservative side of many issues like the global warming hoax, a comprehensive energy policy, illegal aliens, conservative judges, and stop trying to appease democrats they could re-energize their base. They may get routed in this cycle, but the incredible liberal policies of hard-core dems will make that swing back in a couple years.

Many Americans and former Republicans, such as myself, are more than disappointed with the Republican "brand." It is more about the destructive Bush policies, which McCain wants to continue unfortunately.

Obama '08

McCain has one thing right. Both the Democrats and Republicans have screwed a lot of things up. They are all a bunch of crooked sharks. Lets kick them all out!

Now, or November, the GOP loses. America is fed up with by the rich, for the rich, of the rich.

The biggest problem this guy has is that the last 7 years have been a nightmare for the GOP because of Bush's terrible job (and approval rating). You can't change history therefore your going to have a very hard time convincing poeple that things are "different" after 7 years of "same". Honestly, 4 years here people... what do you have to loose? Give the crats a turn and either A. they do something good or B. they make such big idiots out of themselves that we can go back to voting for the GOP.

Besides, don't you want to be a part of History by voting for the first black president?

Your Grandson: Hey grandpa, is it true that you were around when the first president wasn't a white guy?

You: Yep, I had the chance to vote for the first non-white guy in the history of this beautiful nation.

Your Grandson: Did you vote for him? Were you part of that moment in history?

You: Nope, I voted for another idiot.

Your Grandson: Oh.

Today, five months from now, it would take years for the GOP to win after this past idiot.

actually this is the only thing I like about McCain is that he admits it unlike Hillary who kept going and going on and on...

well john i think thats the smartest thing i have ever heard you say and dont worry mcbush prepare for your big loss in nov ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!

It doesn't look like they are helping their "brand" problem with Pres. Bush and Carl Rove attacking Obama, with comments of he's country club arrogant. Aren't these the individuals he needs to donate to his campaign, and didn't Pres. Bush say he missed his golf game because of the implied perception that he isn't focused on the war in Iraq.

I am not a McCain supporter but feel bad for McCain saying he feels comfortable being the underdog. Why would he say that if he's in to win?

What kind of people would then throw their confidence in him and give him money if he is ok being the loser? I feel bad for the man. He really needs to gear himself up for this battle. So far in the past 2 weeks he has said and done a lot of things to sabotage himself. God help the Republicans – they really need help with this candidate!

If the elections are held in November, the Republicans will lose then as well.

Big 'if', as far as I'm concerned. Speaking of 'if', if it looks in October like Obama will win it, don't be surprised if an imminent terror threat is announced by the White House requiring elections to be suspended.

Factcheck:

In response to your comment. Are you really listening to John McCain??

McCain is exactly right on energy. The U.S. should be striving for energy independence.... through innovation, as well as offshore oil drilling... Over 70% of Americans agree that we should be drilling...

McCain is right on the issues and is moving to the middle... Obama is still a left wing nut job with a new govt program for everything and no money to pay for it...

Ok, lets hold the elections tomorrow.

If John isn't careful, he'll be so far behind by the convention, they may need a mutiny to have a chance.

Sure he would lose because of Phil Gramm and Charlie Black.

A Brand Problem? What's he selling? If the republicans would have done what they should have, they wouldn't be in this situation. I don't think it is just a "brand" problem Sir. And if you think that way, you are really out of touch with America.

Smart answer! Finally got one right!

Anyone who thinks the GOP is going to go quietly is sadly mistaken. They will implement their scorched earth propaganda machine into motion soon. I expect a lot of movement between now and November

That is true, but the real true is that Mcsame is going to lose in Nov.

This is what he wants everyone to believe so we (Senator Obama) supporters will let down our guard. According to the latest poll they're tied. Let's rock the vote, people.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!!

If this was November the GOP will still lose.

Hey McGoo why don't you go find Larry Craig and go hang out at the airport toilet and tap your feet.... hahahaha!!!!

oooh, finally some straight talk

LOL, now that's the truth and it will be as well comes election day.

If held today, tomorrow, November; results would be the same. GOP you're done... we've had enough of you. Step aside , there is a new sheriff in town! (smile)

And [b]that[/b] i preparing yourself. He knows that the wave of change will rock the USS Failure, and he doesn't want to go down with the ship.

The GOP doesn't have a brand problem, they have a candidate problem. If the McFlip-Flop of 2000 (you know, the maverick who detested everything Bush stood for) were running today, it'd be a tough race. This version of McFlip-Flop is a greasy car salesman who is pandering to everything that he never believed in and the public isn't buying any of it.

... and unless the GOP comes up with something completely different than George Bush's policies, the Republicans will loose in November.

As far as being the underdog is concerned, I bet that by the Republican Convention, John McCain will be comparing his campaign to that of underdog Democrat Harry Truman's 1948 campaign. The only difference is that Harry won his and John will loose his.

The rebuplicans will loose now, and in November. The Obama campaign has an amazing political machine that is not even at full speed yet. Never in a general election has there been a comprehensive 50 state strategy like the one Axelrod is cooking up. They are going to register many young and AA who have never voted before and turn them out. Most of these people will vote straight ticket. A result of the republican brand problem is a number of libertarian and other independents that will attract fundimental conservatives away from the republicans, making raises much closer then they shoul be (see Lawrence v Parron in TN). Republicans are on the defensive trying to retain seats that have been safley thiers for a long time and Obama is a juggernaut (caimpaign wise).

You are not the underdog, you are the incumbent in every way....the incumbent party, the incumbent white man, the incumbent liar of the people.....Obama is the underdog.....running as an African American for a party that lost the gen. the last 2 runs! But I am happy you are realizing that the American people are very aware and more involved in the political process now than 4, 8 or even 12 yrs. ago (thanks to Obama's movement) and we are not going to buy the GOP's lies and fear mongering anymore!

WELL IT'S NOT TOMORROW AND IF YOU ASK HILLARY CLINTON TO BE YOUR RUNNING MATE YOU WON'T LOSE IN NOVEMBER!!!

They would loose tomorrow, they would loose in August and mark my words come November - THEY WILL LOOSE. The last 8 years have been a disaster and completely fiscally irresponsible. John McCain is no more ready to navigate the horrendous Bush deficit than Bush and his present administration. We can't afford perpetual war in Iraq and we can't afford John McCain. America is fed up and I am confident that come November, like me, we will be voting for Obama and change.

A very Independent Woman for Obama

Nice – his 'lesson' is that people don't pay attention to politics until the convention. I guess when you're down in the polls that's how you keep up your supporters' hopes.

"I don¹t think the American people think the Democrats are governing very well in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives.

Perhaps if George "Veto" Bush wasn't in office, things would actually be able to move forward.

Randy M June 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

McCain is finally showing some intellect….Republicans don't have a chance come November.

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We will see if it the same come November. I do not think it will, but I will say it now that if Obama wins I will not be crying that it was stolen. I will say Congrats.

Yup!!!!!!!!!

See Ya!!!!!!!!

The fact that he thinks it's just a "brand problem" shows that their problems are even worse than they realize....and it explains how they've gotten us to the point where we are.

Wise up, John, it's not just a "brand" thing.

Pssst....John, when the election is held in Nov, you still lose. Glad to see you're preparing yourself for the inevitable.

A Brand Problem?

You think changing the brand from Bush's Billionaire Tax-Cut Potion to McCain's Mega-Millionaire Tax-Cut Curative is going to make a difference?

I think it's still the same snake oil.

The democrats may not be doing the best job in congress, but mostly because Bush veto's any good legislation that makes it to his desk. And its still 10 times better than the republicans were doing.

Brand?! Oh is that what that burning sensation is that I feel. Obama '08.

I agree with McCain here. No one is going to pay extremely close attention to all of this until the conventions. Instead, they decided to just take the word of the news or advertisements on tv. If they actually did research on their own throughout the whole process, they would be able to make an informed decision based on issues in November.

If you'd lose tomorrow ... how can you honestly deserve to win 4 months from now?

At least he realizes it...hopefully he won't plan a terrorist attack since it would be "to his advantage"

Did he just say that "people are really are not going to start focusing on the campaign until the conventions," ???

Has he been watching the news? Or talk shows? Or spoken with anybody???

Looks like McThusala is having a "senior moment"...

OBAMA NEEDS TO RESTATE HIS POSITIONS ON THE ISSIUES. THEN HE NEEDS TO FOCUSE ONLY ON ISSUES WHILE THE GOP TRIES TO SMEAR HIM. IF MCCAIN STICKS ONLY TO ISSUES HE WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT.

McCain will use this ploy to tell us supporter that this guy is not one of us

Maybe he likes being the underdog so when he loses it wont hurt so bad. Good he is preparing himself now. He must have seen how hard Clinton took her loss and doesn’t want that to be him come November.

McCain is finally showing some intellect....Republicans don't have a chance come November.

No kidding......but this is news how??? LOL

It's going to be the same deal in November, McSame! Get lots of rest on the weekend, pal. You're gonna need it!

pay the price for your evil policies, republicans. you can call it a "brand problem" and i'll call it divine justice.

It's good he likes being the underdog, because I think he's going to stay there...