Comments on: McCain denies grabbing foreign official

By: TonyNJHC

TonyNJHC — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:53:27 +0000

WOW! Looks like Mr. McCain has SPUNK!

By: Seth Prouser

Seth Prouser — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:53:05 +0000

Oh it didn't happen you say? That's right McCain, Republican Thad Cochran just MADE that story up....no doubt about it!

By: Roberto

Roberto — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:52:38 +0000

I love it when Republicans start to eat their young. It's those family values, you know.

Obama all the way.

By: The Democrat

The Democrat — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:50:45 +0000

Who cares whart the Mc Cain did 21 years ago. He was 21 years younger and a lot feister than he is now. Maybe that's the kind of man we need in the White House. But that was then, this is now. Stop dredging up ancient history and freshening it up. Shame on you CNN for publishing such a ridiculous story. When will you be reporting on the demise of the Dinosaur?

By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:49:52 +0000

There are MANY other reports of his temper. Who wants a hot headed leader in this day and age. Do research on John McCain and you will be scared out of your mind when thinking of him as Presidents. To Republicans, please just don't vote for your party because it is your party. Be open, read, research!! McCain is a scary warmonger! What is he doing traveling to all these countries with all the problems here in the US and last I checked, he is still being paid as a US senator!

By: Disgruntled Republican

Disgruntled Republican — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:49:31 +0000

Oh yea, I am voting for Obama, first time in my life I am forced to go Democrat in a presidential election.... Way to go Rep. Party....

By: JPDC

JPDC — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:47:49 +0000

Political policies aside, McCain simply doesn't have the temperment to be our president. We've had enough of cowboy diplomacy in this country, and McCain's temper tantrums will only perpetuate the same sort of ridiculousness we see with Bush on a regular basis.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:46:27 +0000

This man of "family values" is the same person who called his wife the C-Word. Absolutely no integrity.

Obama '08

By: Disgruntled Republican

Disgruntled Republican — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:46:09 +0000

I'm not voting for McCain, but if this were true, which I don't believe it to be. I would reconsider, you would have to admire someone who would be so brazen to stand up for something in a middle of a room filled with rebels with guns. But I truly don't believe this story.

By: John

John — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:44:30 +0000

"For a better and more prosperous country: Vote Obama"

You're refering to the cool headed/decisive/strategic leader that can't decide if he should or shouldn't wear a flag pin without consulting a focus group???

From what I have seen of him lately I really think Obama should adopt the Panda as his mascot.

By: McCain=the draft

McCain=the draft — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:44:24 +0000

To Brian S.:
You don't have to lift your arms very high to grab a guy by the collar who's sitting down and lift him out of a chair.

McCain has a well documented temper. He was the school yard bully and has now become the world bully. This man should never have his finger on "the button".

By: San Diego Moon

San Diego Moon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:44:15 +0000

He's known as the hottest temper in the Senate.

Yeah, let's let this guy have his "hand on the button". Especially since he beats the Iran war drum so often.

Obama 08.

By: seanm

seanm — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:43:52 +0000

McCain has had a remarkable amount of these moments. Strangely, most of the reporting on them was via Republican colleagues. If your own party says your temper is out of control, maybe we should listen. Or maybe he'll punch us, like he did to Renzi – R Arizona!

By: Paul, Tampa

Paul, Tampa — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:43:16 +0000

What is this guy, like a 100 and he still isn't emotionally mature enough to know how to behave in public? Yeah, just what we need, another Administration that doesn't think before it acts.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:42:44 +0000

I would rather have a President (McCain) who will rough up a terrorist then a President (Obama) who will hold hands with one!

Oh and Brian S., it is nice to see "hate" lives in Lefty Loony world!!

By: Bill in CT

Bill in CT — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:41:54 +0000

This man should not be trusted with the most powerful armed services the world has ever known! He is too old, too of touch, and too freaking crazy! Wake up America!

By: KD

KD — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:41:12 +0000

EVERYONE knows that McCains arms were very much permanently injured during his POW imprisonment. He can barley lift them above his shoulders let alone grab someone by the collar. Geez. Y'all will believe anything, won't you?

By: mike

mike — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:41:01 +0000

hahahahahaha mccain another stupid mistake? mccain is a looser all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: RCH, St. Paul, MN

RCH, St. Paul, MN — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:40:32 +0000

McClone is another hot-dogging buffoon, just like Bush. Guys like this figure that they can do anything they want because of either Jesus, Guns or Daddy. We've had our share of cowboys; it's time for a real leader.

By: Chut Pata

Chut Pata — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:39:47 +0000

"kim hussein taylor". LOL. Another Oregonian for Obama eh? BTW with so many Oregonians crazy about Obama, how come CNN has marked Oregon as light blue instead of dark blue? Do I smell a bias, or have they not counted the disillusioned conservatives like me?

Chut Pata, from Oregon. (Chut Pata is spicy in Hindi, a name given to me by my Indian friends.)

By: tommy

tommy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:39:05 +0000

It's this kind of reacting with out thinking that gives us things like "Bring 'em on", it's so far from something a worthy Presidential candidate would do I'm still amazed his temper and reactionary personality doesn't receive the scrutiny it deserves.

By: Mark Ramsey MD Milwaukee WI

Mark Ramsey MD Milwaukee WI — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:38:49 +0000

Being a P.O.W. for all that time shows that McCain is a true patriot and a servant to this country. But folks, if he wasn't already, it made him CRAZY!!!! He has lived on the edge of insanity ever since, and deserves to be cared for by our country, not to lead it. This is one Hillary supporter who will be voting for Obama. Hey Obama...maybe you could one-up McCain, realize your shortcoming which is your inexperience, and choose Hillary for your running mate.

By: Neal

Neal — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:37:25 +0000

McCain's temper is legendary in the Senate.
I know folks who have worked in Washington and in Congress, and rumors abound about crap he's done.
It'll come out.

By: scott s

scott s — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:37:09 +0000

If he did, good for him. I am not going to vote for either of the cantidates, but this pushes more towards voting for McCain.

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:36:52 +0000

McCain is looking worse every day. What's up with him?

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:35:50 +0000

Looks like McBush has a quick temper. Another reason not to cast a vote for him. He quick temper may cause him to push the nuke button too soon.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:35:25 +0000

He's old and grouchy.

By: Obama 2008 and 20012

Obama 2008 and 20012 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:34:57 +0000

He should have given him a FIST BUMP ! !

By: JoelWhy

JoelWhy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:33:22 +0000

This would add a whole new wrinkle to cowboy diplomacy. As entertaining as it would be to watch, I still think I'll vote for Obama...

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:30:53 +0000

John McCain is a real man. Obama is a sissy !!!

By: Darryl Schmitz

Darryl Schmitz — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:30:24 +0000

I won't vote for either of the wrong-headed candidates the Republican and Democratic parties have thrust at us.
I too will probably vote for Barr. He's no Paul, but he's a hundred times better, especially if sincere about his Libertarian reform, than either of the major parties' candidates are.

By: Bob (NC)

Bob (NC) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:30:03 +0000

Amen, McCain!!

Now THAT is Red, White and Blue American Patriotism at its best.

America's Best Presidents have been warriors... not girly diplomats.

I'm putting my security in President McCain.

By: ANTI CLINTON

ANTI CLINTON — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:29:26 +0000

It was a commie liberal freedom hater, so it was ok, do it again!

By: V. from Virginia

V. from Virginia — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:28:40 +0000

Memo from McCain to Obama supporters: You kids get off my lawn!

By: jbluth

jbluth — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:27:33 +0000

This is so much horsepucky! If this is the kind of bullfeathers that is going to be "leaked" to tell us how tough a guy he is, I say they should at least show him in a jump suit strolling across the deck ... !

By: Dwayne L, OH

Dwayne L, OH — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:27:07 +0000

This dude needs a serious chill pill. Hey why not have him as president. Let's give a guy with a short temper the key codes and authorization to launch our nuclear arsinal.

By: Tom Fickay

Tom Fickay — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:27:01 +0000

If John McCain did this, why haven't we seen this on YouTube yet. It seems everything else gets on YouTube. I question this whole incident and are the Democrats so afraid of McCain they have to keep making up incidents to scare people when there may be time to take action.

If Obama was in the same position as this eyewitness says, what would he have done...give the knuckle pledge???

By: tigerakabj

tigerakabj — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:26:04 +0000

He denies it? What a surprise.

He is known for his out-of-control temper. I hope Clark, Webb, Kerry, Powell, and any other certified and successful general (albeit Powell before Dubya) starts really hitting McCain hard on what is it about his POW experience that qualifies him to be president.

No wonder McCain thinks diplomacy is for losers. His only diplomacy, like Bush, is Fight Club Cowboy style.

Obama/Sebilius 2008/2012!

By: Jesse Abrams

Jesse Abrams — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:25:48 +0000

Did CNN actually break away from its constant Obama coverage to do a story on the Republican candidate? ... it must be something negative!

By: 24 white male Louisville KY

24 white male Louisville KY — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:25:41 +0000

Obama 08

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:25:11 +0000

Here we go again bringing up the hot temper thing again. Nice try Obamabots you are transparent.

By: Beverly Norman

Beverly Norman — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:24:59 +0000

McBush has show his temper, and "cry baby" personality, when anything does not go his way. GWB won on a ticket with no war record. He soon grew out of his "cry baby" personality and did dam well what he wanted to with no regard to the rest of AMERICA. John on the other hand mistreated many of the families of the MIA, even pushing one out of her wheelchair. Is that the way a WAR Hero, that came home alive,behaves?????

By: Tanya Kujath

Tanya Kujath — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:24:54 +0000

That is what they keep saying. Hmm, makes you wonder about this man's judgment. If Bush's cowboy deplomancy

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:24:31 +0000

Man, if this keeps up, the GOP may try to slip someone else in at the convention. Doesn't matter though. Barack Obama will be our next leader and it will be only thru his vision that this country can get out of this mess.

By: Ron, Charlottesvile VA

Ron, Charlottesvile VA — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:23:53 +0000

hello, moderator...I'd love to know why you consistently pull my comments, which are not much different than the comments posted. Hope you're enjoying your power trip...don't forget to pack a lunch.

By: Linda From NJ

Linda From NJ — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:23:47 +0000

Even though this incident supposedly happened 20 years ago, McCain still has a reputation of being a hot head. Many of his colleagues in the Senate have seen him get angry and argumentitive when he doesn't get his way or someone disagrees with him. Even now when he gives his stump speeches he comes across like he's angry and arrogant and unwilling to compromise. while he bangs on the podium to make his point. He reminds me so much of Bush who surrounded himself with "Yes" people who were afraid to say no or disagree with him. That's why we are in the situations we're in now. Bad decision making....and Mini Me McCain will be more of the same. Vote Obama '08....we need a CHANGE!

By: Noans, South Pasadena

Noans, South Pasadena — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:22:56 +0000

McSame has a record of being hot tempered, to say the least. Things aren't bad enough, now we have a candidate, McSame, with serious rage issues!!! God help us all if McSame is elected President.

Anyone who spent years as a tortured POW, has some serious rage issues and I can't blame McSame but let him live off his wife's multimillion dollar fortune and just visit his 8 homes and garden. We DON'T want a rage-aholic in the White House!

Just retire McSame.

By: richard

richard — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:22:55 +0000

McFlipFlop is an orgasm of intellectual anarchy. The incident suggests to me that McCain's getting shot down over Vietnam needs to be revisted. Was he shot down because he took unnecessary risks? Does he have a history showing poor judgement? It sure is starting to look like that.

By: Jerry, Florida

Jerry, Florida — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:22:32 +0000

It's really funny, actually, not! When Senator Obama gets hot under the collar, the news media hardly pays attention. But when it comes to Senator McCain, whether the accusations are proven or not, the media blows the issue up. I guess the Teflon on Senator Obama has not worn enough for the news media to start being fair and balanced. I am guessing CNN; unfortunately, don’t know what fair and balanced means any longer. By the way, I am a life-long Democrat.

Suggestion to Senator Obama: For your safety and that of your feel-good, misguided supporters, from now on, you may want to tone down your personal and unjustified attacks on Senator McCain!

Stay tuned!

By: Mike M

Mike M — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:21:17 +0000

I like how the Obama supporters troll every media outlet now to bash McCain and fail to present any logical reason on why Barack is any better. Both are politicians...so now I just need to be convinced on who will lie the least, who can win the war, and who can get rid of bleeding heart liberalism. Luckily both are somewhat moderate, which is why I agree with Obama on issues. As far as McCain not being able to lead...I can find many of the same complaints about Obama, so the Dems need to do a better job presenting their candidate if they want my vote. When your only argument is bashing the other candidate and trying to use Bush as your only reason...you lose points. As far as this article...if McCain did this...good on him. Unlike some politicians who bow down to everyone now because of political correctness, McCain at least displays something to be feared and respected...balls.