July 4, 2008
Posted: 11:00 AM ET

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McCain is launching a Spanish radio ad.
McCain is launching a Spanish radio ad.

(CNN) – John McCain has come out with the first “contrast” ad of the general election cycle.

The Spanish radio ad is voiced by McCain’s U.S Naval Academy roommate Frank Gamboa.

“It seems to me that the other candidate has just discovered the importance of the Hispanic vote,” Gamboa says in the ad while playing up McCain’s history with the Hispanic community.

The ad is airing in Nevada and New Mexico. Asked if any other contrast ads are in the works, a McCain spokesman says it’s “likely.”

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


McCAIN=BUSH=DISASTER CONTINUES   July 4th, 2008 11:47 am ET

I respect McCain as a human…but I do NOT want him running the show….We need a new face, new energy, new people.

wesley mcmurtrey   July 4th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Absolutely pathetic.Why is anyone giving him money to run for president. I am a conservative and wouldn't vote for this guy in a hundred more years when whites are the minority and it becomes a big deal to be white and run for president.

ANGIE   July 4th, 2008 11:49 am ET

mccain is such a lying pathetic man!! no mccain not now not ever vote obama thats the smart right thing to do

Code Blue   July 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

McCain should make an ad stating how similiar he is with Bush.

Phil, FL   July 4th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Pandering - he favors Jewish Princesses, not hard workers of any nationality

RJ, CA   July 4th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Way to go, McCain! Have been waiting for you to start doing that.

Monica for Obama in Indiana   July 4th, 2008 11:54 am ET

This is a dumb ad. How can anyone not know the importance of any one's vote? I am sure there are Hispanics and Latino's in Chicago and Kansas. Just like dumb republicans, to waste money.

Sue   July 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

I used to like McCain….but the more he talks the more I dislike him.

Marcus B   July 4th, 2008 11:55 am ET

This is sad…lol! He's so close to the hispanic constituancy, but he has to lie about his immigration policies? Come on now, McCain! And why would he air his first as in NV and NM? Obama is whooping his but in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Montana. I sure hope he doesn't get it right anytime before November!

OBAMA/SEBELIUS 2008-2016!!!

insanity   July 4th, 2008 11:57 am ET

I can't see how he can portray the contrasts in a positive light. He is on the wrong side of the issues and it's sad that there are still people who are voting for this guy. He will be a lousy president because he bases his decisions on ideologies and not on what's best for the american people.

He remind me of a grand parent telling the kids, "I know better than you what's best for you. I am older and have more life experiences"

It works for kids but not for the American public.

insanity   July 4th, 2008 11:59 am ET

please post..
I can't see how he can portray the contrasts in a positive light. He is on the wrong side of the issues and it's sad that there are still people who are voting for this guy. He will be a lousy president because he bases his decisions on ideologies and not on what's best for the american people.

He remind me of a grand parent telling the kids, "I know better than you what's best for you. I am older and have more life experiences"

It works for kids but not for the American public.

DeeJam - Los Angeles   July 4th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Useless waste of his supporters money.

Ron- democrat turned independent via HILLARY then obama   July 4th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

does obama have a secret pact with the black community or is taken for granted. i have heard him promise all sorts of things to improve the circumstances of the Latinos the Jewish communty the muslim ect it seems he is willing to help all faiths and races but we have not heard one word about African Americans strange

Billy "Hussien" Joel   July 4th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

How long is 8 years ….

From 1992 to 2000 … it flew by

From 2000 to 2008 …. it has dragged on … in Iraq …. in New Orleans … in partisan Washington, D.C.

How long is 8 years ….

Long enough for a man who many once acknowledged for opposing partisan republican chirades to decide to EMBRACE questionable campaign tactics and the Republican's policies in favor of FAT CAT that fleece the common American.

8 years is long enough for a man to conclude that he has one, last shot at running for president and that he better Do Anything … Say Anything … before the clock runs out on his recurring Presidential aspirations.

SAY NO TO JOHN McCAIN AMERICA

Rod   July 4th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

They should contrast the bush tax cuts for americans over $250k and $3 million that McCain wants and how it affect hispanics in his own state and all over and thats why he will lose in a landslide HA HA

OBAMA 08

tom, boston   July 4th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

RIGHT OUT OF THE KARL ROVE BOOK OF DIRTY POLITICS.

Billy "Hussien" Joel   July 4th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

How long is 8 years?

From 1992 to 2000 … it flew by

From 2000 to 2008 …. it has dragged on … in Iraq …. in New Orleans … in partisan Washington, D.C.

How long is 8 years ?

Long enough for a man who many once acknowledged for opposing partisan republican chirades to decide to EMBRACE questionable campaign tactics and the Republican's policies in favor of FAT CAT that fleece the common American.

8 years is long enough for a man to conclude that he has one, last shot at running for president and that he better Do Anything … Say Anything … before the clock runs out on his recurring Presidential aspirations.

SAY NO TO John McCain AMERICA

Puffin   July 4th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Be kind to McCain. After all these years in Vietnam there is a possibility he may suffer with PSD. Understandable.

ben   July 4th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Please Mexican voters,do not be persuaded to vote for McCain. I have lived off and on in Mexico in the state of Sonora.Sonora has a governor named Edwardo Bours. He is an honorable and honest man. Rumors have it he may be the next president of Mexico.I do not wish to imply I am sticking my nose into Mexican politics. I would never do that. I do not believe any foriegner shoud engage in the politics of another country. My only thought is Obama and this admirable man could both work together and solve the incredible immigration mess we face due to the rebublicans tenure in power.

Schalaine Ellisor   July 4th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I don.t want to be a naysayer- but, I don't see any hope for McCain. Our country is desperate for change. Desperate for someone who will work for the common man. Desperate for leadership. Has anyone else noticed how Obama seems to have a plan for Iraq, energy, economy, education, poverty, healthcare, inner-city crime, etc. and McCain is still scrambling to come up with a focused plan on anything? If I did not think he was totally out of touch, this latest trip to Columbia and Mexico did it for me. Dude, we are suffering here in the good old U.S. of A. I am looking for a President that understands that and at least has a plan to address it!

Phil, FL   July 4th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Bush beat this guy 8 years ago - for many many many reasons.

Check your history. Why would we want someone that Bush beat?

Hasn't the last 8 years taught anyone anything?

David Goldman   July 4th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

IS THE CONTRAST BETWEEN WHAT HE THOUGHT

YESTERDAY & TODAY? THE OLD BIGOT IS RUNNING

AGAINST HIMSELF. WAIT TILL BILL COMES OUT. MCSHAME

WILL TAKE TO THOSE TOWN HALLS & NEVER BE SEEN

AGAIN, BACK TO HIS COMFORT ZONE, THREE PEOPLE,

A COW,& SOME REALLY FRESH HAY, TO OFFSET MCMOULD.

Belle2   July 4th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Okay, at least he is talking about an issue. No matter what you think about McCain, you know (unless you drank the KoolAid) that he believes we need comprehensive immigration legislation. Now, if we can just hear one thing from Obama that we know he believes in, I would be happy, not committed to vote for either candidate but happy that we finally began to talk about the issues constructively.

Dr.Mimi De La Cruz   July 4th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

MCBUSH IS MAKING HISTORY.

THE FIRST MAN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT AGAINST HIMSELF.

Damian Salter   July 4th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Why is it that when Clinton had 'contrast ads' CNN called them 'negative ads', but when McCain does them they're called 'contrast ads'?

Just a thought. Moving on…

I'm surprised McCain has the nerve to show what the contrasts are.
LOL! Here's one:

McCain - sends you kids off to die in a war for his rich oil companies whom are making record profits, as you can't afford to drive you car, while you struggle to get the healthcare you paid for through insurance but don't receive. Thats if you'll still have gainful employment by November.

Obama - brings your kids home, out of harms way, gives the tax money to healthcare so you can get it., instead of to big business, while creating new sustainable jobs for the future, by investing in new science and tech, helping America leading the way in innovation.

BRIAN FROM GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL   July 4th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

BOY IS IT JUST ME OR DOES SEN. MCCAIN JUST STRIKE YOU AS A BITTER OLD MAN, WHO TALKS MORE ABOUT HIS OPONENTS IDEAS THAN HIS OWN IDEAS

the new democrats stink   July 4th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Good for you.

Obama is foregetting what he told us in the primary.

Now you look just as good.

The former Hillary supporters voted for her based on her qualifications. We will not vote for Obama because HE has NO qualifictions.

Emma, San Jose, CA   July 4th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

One of you said McCain operates with the notion he knows what is best for America like our elders told us they know what's best for us. Amen to that! NO to McCain, He is unable to lead the Americans where we want to go.

newbies don't know any better   July 4th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I respect you for your humility.

Obama is just too boastful and bragging and full of himself for this old hippie, lifelong democrat who wants a DOER not a TALKER.

mitchell hussein martin   July 4th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

they are calling negative attack ads ,contrast ads,now?just because you change what you call something,doesnt change the intent.mccain,like most republicans,would like to see the old japanese 'internment' camps of ww ll,reopened for latinos awaiting deportation.they'll wait for school to begin ,this fall,then it will be easier to round up the children ,requiring the parents to retrieve them.the same tactics used by the state of texas against flds members.

a voter   July 4th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

+100 points for Obama cause Repubitards thinks he's the Anti-Christ.

The Republicans had 8 years to clean up this mess, it is time the Democrats had their turn.

fixed for Obama   July 4th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

You are the man.

Obama is an installed puppet selected by Oprah, Caroline, Maria, the Kerrys, the DNC and pulled across the finish line by the superdelegates.

All to pander and appease the African Americans who threatened to black out the vote… and the newbies who threatened to stay home if Obama were not installed as the nominee of the party.

Is this the way of the politics of the future? Fixed campaigns, hate against fellow democrats and trashing the other candidate of your own party. Will candidates play the race card and bully and threaten their way into a win from this point on?

I will cross over to the other side to keep that travesty of justice from becoming the norm.

Lorna, NY   July 4th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

It is really amazing to me that people would even consider voting for McCain. Is the memory of the American people really so short or are they just not paying attention. There should be a literacy test for anyone that votes.

James, Redlands, CA   July 4th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I just find it hard to believe that as independent and progressive thinking as most Hispanic voters are, that they would fall for this ploy. There are a lot of business minded Hispanics that are drawn to the Republican party as well as Hispanic Catholics who feel that the Republican party may be in line with their social/religous beliefs.

But McCain has gone over to the worst of the ideals of the far right on immigration reform. He keeps referencing his bill on immigration reform but never includes the fact that he did not vote for his own bill.
His pandering to the Right is against the hopes of Hispanic voters.

I just hope they do not do like so many others who are not affluent and vote against their own self interest by supporting the Republican Party.

Travis Johns   July 4th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

McCain 08
or Hillary 08
I'd rather have someone who sticks to their ideas than a FLIP FLOPPER

DNC failed the base   July 4th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

The Superdelegates did not protect the democratic party from imploding. That was their job.

Instead they bowed down to the vocal demands of the 13% of America that is Black.

The Tail shook the dog.

So many of us will now leave this corrupt, bought and rigged party.

Phantom of the Oprah   July 4th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

America can not be held hostage to the bully tactics of African Americans- vote our way or else???

Since when has that been the democratic way?

Bye DNC…. hello RNC

carol   July 4th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

We know better than that. OBAMA ALL THE WAY

Phantom of the Oprah   July 4th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

McCain,

Please show all the hateful things that Obama said to trash Hillary and all her positions….

Then Show how Obama now steps right into the Hillary Platform- except for UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE (the one part of the Hill platform that he SHOULD embrace)- on NAFTA, taxes, foreign policy and the withdrawal from Iraq.

Dr.Mimi De La Cruz   July 4th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

I THINK, WE LATINOS SHOULD HAVE A NATIONAL HOLIDAY.

BUT AFTER MCBUSH IS OUT OF SENATE, BECAUSE HE NO

DOUBT WILL VOTE NO, AS THE BIGOT VOTED NO FOR MLK.

WE ARE HIS FAVORITE AS LONG AS WE TAKE A DAY OFF

FROM THE FIELDS, TO VOTE FOR HIS SLEAZY POLICIES.

MCBUSH VOTED NO FOR EVERY INITIATIVE TO EDUCATE

OUR CHILDREN & TO GET THEM MEDICAL INSURANCE.

HE VOTES AGAINST AMERICAN INTERESTS, HOW DOES

THAT MAKE HIM A PATRIOT. I THINK THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE.

HE IS MORE OF A PATRIOT OF IRAQ THAN THE UNITED STATES.

xddy4u   July 4th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

“It seems to me that the other candidate has just discovered the importance of the Hispanic vote,”

You got to be kidding. Obama just got out of the fight of his life trying to get Hispanic votes against Hillary, and you have the nerve to say he has forgotten the Hispanics. Get Real.

for fair play   July 4th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Obama should have this cinched by now…

So step up to the plate and knock the little slimy self-impressed weasel out of the game.

I will never vote for Obama because of the horrible way Obama, his supporters and the media treated Hillary, just to advantage Obama.

With the uproar over it that we created, the Media will not carve you up in the same way.

LETS return to fair campaigns and clean politics.

Proud PUMA PAC   July 4th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

We need change.

But Obama is NOT the change we need.

Obama is cocky, boastful, immature, arrogant and self-impressed just like Bush. Did I mention that like Bush, Obama has no track record and no experience?

Obama is shifting on all his positions. He now is just like Hillary after first trashing her platform, he now morphs himself into her positions.

What is THAT all about?

Not change, that's for sure

L   July 4th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Come on board Hispanics…I promise McCain will meet everybody's needs. He is the only candidate that is at the centre, and has always been, so you wont get any right wing/left wing radical changes.

Puma puma puma   July 4th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Obama is no option for many of us lifelong democrats.

We believe in freedom, equality, justice.

We oppose fixed primaries, discounting votes, trashing your fellow democrat just to win and denigrating all of her supporters.

Then back peddle and kiss and make up?

FactCheck   July 4th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Here is the contrast: Obama represents change and McCain is 4 more years of the same. Any questions?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   July 4th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

PHIL, FL: Not only did Bush beat him, McCain was never good enough for a V.P. spot with Bush. People need to check history and thank you for saying what I've pointed out so many times.

mike D.   July 4th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

"I will never vote for Obama because of the horrible way Obama, his supporters and the media treated Hillary, just to advantage Obama."

You sound like an idiot. Good thing theres only a couple thousand of you people, and please stop spamming CNN. THANKS

Peter in PA   July 4th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Dumb Old man!

Walt   July 4th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Travis Johns—are you in La La Land. Yes, Obama is flip-flopping on some important issues but he can take lessons from McBush who is a master at it. My personal favorite is how he castigated all the other Republican candidates in the debates about the U.S. using torture and then voted against stopping torture in the Senate just a few weeks later.

Peg   July 4th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Contrast AD? This is called a NEGATIVE AD. When are the reporters going to do their jobs and see through the McCain/Repub talking points?

Will, NJ   July 4th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

An article about McCain…..and yet, someone still feels the need to make it about how Hillary's bid was "stolen" through electoral process (by the black guy right?). Hillary had her shot to make universal healthcare when she was put in charge of it while First Lady, but she blew it by trying to attack anyone who opposed her. She lost then, she lost now, stop pretending as if you actually care about her policies. You PUMA morons would unanimously vote for a set of female genitals if it were up for election. Stop using our good democrat name and switch to the repugs already.

James, Redlands, CA   July 4th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

To Ron democrat turned independent-

Clearly you have issues with Black people in general for you to include this on a totally unrelated article.

It appears that you don't think that Black people serving in our armed forces want improved GI benefits, or feel that a $1000 tax credit is meant to benefit them, or want sufficient healthcare, or want improved inner city infrastructure, or want a foriegn policy that promotes the nations safety.

It seems you will only be satisfied when your suspicions that he secretly wants to give all Black people free cadillacs, more government cheese, any other host of stereotypical nonsense is brought to light.

Get a life. Black people don't expect Tiger Woods to have some secret plan to get them free play at Torey Pines but they still support and root for him.

Obama has plans that will benefit all people. You just want him to say something specifically for Black people so that you can say, "Aha, I knew it!"

Maggie Muggins   July 4th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Poor senile old John he has already forgot the huge contest Hillary and Obama had for the Hispanic voters. Hee Haw Hee Haw what a donkey McCain has turned out to be.

mitchell hussein martin   July 4th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

mccain doesnt even celebrate our independence day.probably sending more e-mails with false claims,about our next president.

Brian   July 4th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Bush beat McCain and Bush is a HORRIBLE president…. what does that s about McCain?

Franki   July 4th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

The DOUBLE TALK EXPRESS is on the way. Watch out for the Double standards and the spin. McCain is a lier lier pants on FIRE.

Dems be dopes   July 4th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

"The Spanish radio ad is voiced by McCain’s U.S Naval Academy roommate Frank Gamboa."

Hmmmmmmmmm..

All these years I thought you had to have a command of the English language to become a citixen and vote….

Maybe not…

Pandering 101

William, from Cali!   July 4th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Just more pandering for the Hispanic vote, nothing more………………………He should run ads, telling Mexico and Colombia; to keep their "illegal citizens", inside their borders…………………….now, that might be something new…………

applecrispbetty   July 4th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Obama just discovered Hispanics and McCain just discovered African-Americans. What's the diff?

prairieguy   July 4th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

You're sounding like a bigot McShame!!

Have you discovered your bearings yet or do you need Lieberman or Graham to whisper them in your ear again?????

Obama is clobbering you with Hispanics since you said you wouldn't even vote your your own Immagration Bill again as you got to try to retain your conversative base….well this attack (Rowe Like) attack won't save you!!!!!!

Turnabout is Fair Play   July 4th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Even in a blog that has nothing to do with Obama, these idiots come in here and start up with the Anti-Obama hate. GET THIS THROUGH YOUR THICK SKULLS; HILLARY LOST!! Obama was elected by over 18 million voters and the superdelegates which Clinton had in her pocket at the beginning of the primaries. Obama did not cheat, steal, or defame Hillary and you idiots KNOW THIS. He did NOT throw the kitchen sink at her or make racist statements about her nationality "as far as I know." Remember that? You can be mad at his supporters all you want but Hillary's supporters were just as bad as Obama's so let's be realistic here. There was just as much racism against Obama as you claim there was sexism against Clinton so GIVE IT A REST!

Turnabout is Fair Play   July 4th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Travis Johns July 4th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

McCain 08
or Hillary 08
I'd rather have someone who sticks to their ideas than a FLIP FLOPPER
————————————————————————————————
Uh, fool..McFlipflopper was AGAINST offshore drilling before he was FOR it with Bush, stop trying to twist facts and only put what you want to post in the blogs, knowing full well it's wrong. So much for his environmental stance on Global Warming. I'd rather have someone who sticks to his ideas (Obama) too. Next argument please.

note from alabama   July 4th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Lou Dobbs & Bob Barr for 2008!!!!!!!

fred   July 4th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Ya know, I think it's good that he's reaching out to the Spanish community, but here in America, we are Americans regardless of our race, or native language. If you live in the U.S, you should consider yourself not a tourist or a resident, but as a proud member of the United States of America.

McCain/Huckabee '08

Turnabout is Fair Play   July 4th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Phantom of the Oprah July 4th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

McCain,

Please show all the hateful things that Obama said to trash Hillary and all her positions….

Then Show how Obama now steps right into the Hillary Platform- except for UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE (the one part of the Hill platform that he SHOULD embrace)- on NAFTA, taxes, foreign policy and the withdrawal from Iraq.
————————————————————————————————

Hmm, let's see now.. Which democratic candidate's hateful crap are the Repugnicans using in their ads right now against the other candidate? Hillary: "John McCain and myself are more qualified to be Commander-in-Chief than Obama" Now you tell me one instance that the RNC is using anything Obama said against her. I rest my case. Idiot. He steps into her platform because it was HIS platform as well, their views are more alike than they are different and neither one is like McStain at ALL. What is wrong with you!

tom, boston   July 4th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

CNN is in the zionist neo-con's back pocket.

ditch CNN and other corporate media like plague, and

go to DEMOCRACY NOW for truth and perspective!!!

Sam   July 4th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

To the Hillary supporters (which this article has nothing to do with, so why are you making entries), HILLARY LOST! GET OVER IT. STOP WHINING.

tom, boston   July 4th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

CNN, censor me as you almost always do.

but you can't stop the tidal wave of CHANGE.

You are irrelevant.

CNN is in the zionist neo-con's back pocket.

Ditch CNN and other corporate media like plague, and

Go to DEMOCRACY NOW for truth and perspective!!!

Pat   July 4th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

ANNOY THE LIBERALS
Work — Succeed — Be Happy!

Jackie B.   July 4th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I believe Obama will lead us to a new prosperity in a changing world. I believe he will rebuild the world's poor perception of our country with his great speeches as our new President of the United States. I Believe in the Change he inspires!

Concerned Citizen of America 08   July 4th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Oh get a grip all of you ( I used to be a democrat and will vote GOP )..You never were Democrats. You turned on the Dems and voted for Reagan and started this conservative revolution that destroyed our country. You go ahead and vote for more of the McSame and watch SS get cut, Medicare benefits get cut, 5.00 a gallon of gas, more free unfair trade that takes more jobs overseas. Who then will be able to pay taxes for SS, Medicare, Vets Benefits? Go ahead. Vote against your best interests out of spite, or ignorance or whatever other reason you have, but don't pretend to be a Democrat who is disgusted. Just go vote and quit yer whining. BTW, don't bet on the Dems getting a needed landslide Majority victory in Congress to foil a GOP president, if that is what you think happen.

A nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   July 4th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

HERE IS HOW retired Gen. Wesley Clark chose to peddle Barack Obama for President over John McCain:

"(McCain) hasn't held executive responsibility. That large squadron in the Navy that he commanded — that wasn't a wartime squadron. I don't think getting in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to become President."

Hasn't held executive responsibility? Let's see, Obama's executive responsibilities have included what? Right. The answer is: nothing. And thank you, Gen. Clark, for pointing out that John McCain commanded the largest fighter squadron in the U.S. Navy. He didn't just command it; he turned it around.

"Although plagued by fatal accidents in the past, the squadron had no fatalities under his command . . . and won its first meritorious unit citation. Mr. McCain's success attracted notice among the admirals in Washington," The New York Times reported in 2000.

McCain's qualifications do not come from being shot down. They come from a career in military and foreign affairs in which McCain displayed an uncommon strength of character and developed a sound judgment in those fields, which are so critical to the United States in this dangerous world.

His opponent, a career lawyer and politician, has shown that his own judgment in those areas is naive and ill-considered. Clark highlights those differences every time he seeks to denigrate McCain's service.

Proud American   July 4th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

He'll find plenty to contrast against Obama problem is he's got NO contrast against Bush. McCain=Bush!!!

mitchell hussein martin   July 4th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

belle2,go to baracks website and read it for yourself.why would you listen to or rely on me or anyone else to explain baracks stances on the issues.you dont actually believe i will waste my time trying to get you to believe in something,that you obviously dont care about ,in the first place,or you would have already visited his site and gotten the answers you need.read for yourself!you are just talk and hate with no substance and nothing to stand on.

Michelle   July 4th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

PUMA —-Well you should know about trashing ..

Hillary quotes

Shame on you Barack Obama !

Well Robert Kennedy DIED in June — to justify her ridiculously long campaign

GET OVER IT .. we don't care WHO YOU VOTE FOR …

saga4obama   July 4th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

LATINOS…DO NOT BE FOOLED
as the economy gets worse McCain will surly throw you under the bus…this man showed the AA community just how he felt about people of color…Black and Brow when he voted NO for MLK…we the Black and Brown are woven into the tapestry of America but have been its door mat…at least with Obama you know HE knows what it is to live in OUR America…LATINOS DO NOT LET MCCAIN FOOL YOU!!!

DUMPMCCAIN.com

happy 4 th

Monica for Obama in Indiana   July 4th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

To Ron-Democrate, there is no secret pact with the African-American community, we are included in all faiths and races. And the majority of us know who we are voting for.

Hey CNN, why don't you put on your ticker about Bush being heckled in Monticello, today.

Mary   July 4th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

we need 4 more years of McBush like we need a hole in the head. PLEASE STOP THE BLEEDING!!!

Larry   July 4th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Way to go CNN…just keep posting a vast majority of hysterical, anti-McCain comments. Everyone knows CNN isn't objective and simply a pro-Obama propaganda machine.

selected not elected   July 4th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

If you support Obama you should ask yourself what he means when he says "change". He is on both sides of most issues so no one really know where he stands. He has a Marxist background which means he is going to tell you what type of car you can buy, where you can go, what you can eat, how much you can eat, what the temperature in your apartment or house can be, what your children are taught. You will lose the right to make all of these decisions and more. His philosophy is similar to Joseph Stalin and Vladamir Lenin who caused the deaths of 100 million people. Be very careful about that :"revolution" you rooting for.

Shiloh Everett   July 4th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Well, any one who has read The Audacity of Hope or was a part of his organization outreach in Illonois, knows he has been ivovled and supportive of hispanics. Just lie about it and keep doing it over and over and over- Mc Shame-game.

Michelle   July 4th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

PUMA you are just mad because Hillary can't count - delegates NOR can she manage a budget . Why don't you go get a few extra jobs to pay off her debt ? LOL .. PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS

Michelle   July 4th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

How many former Hillary supporters have given her money to cancel her debt ? Don't all raise your hands at once now . LOL

PANDERING!!!   July 4th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

CNN…….“It seems to me that the other candidate has just discovered the importance of the Hispanic vote,” Gamboa says in the ad while playing up McCain’s history with the Hispanic community……………..

McSame …….. WE ARE NOT STUPID …….you lie about your immigration policies? Pandering will get you no WHERE….get back on your BUS ……..MY FRIENDS…….NO WAY!!!!!

no to Obama   July 4th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

so much for this party . Put a lame duck in place to bid for the White House is what has cause my family and myself to change parties and vote for a real candidate. Change will come eventually when we get a real candidate in office and not some stooge from IL. Thanks to Howard Dean and Ted Kennedy this party will split and we will then change how we pick our parties candidate for the most powerful office in this country. Hopefully Hillary will stand back and watch him fall on his face , Bill also. What a disgrace this party has become.

Enough Already!   July 4th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Stewie Griffin for President…. Seriously, anybody but the two jokers we are looking at for the next 4 years. People need to take a serious look at another party—-any party. The media needs to do it's job and report equally for all candidates. America should not be for sale to the highest bidder.

Tom in CA   July 4th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

The only poll that matters is the one on 11/04/2008.

Senator McCain will be hard pressed to take this poll!

Vote Bob Barr!

look and see   July 4th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Obama flip flopped on everything he ran on during the primaries .
That is CHANGE alright.

Will America finally take a closer look at him and apply the scrutiny he should have received a long time ago?

We don't trust Obama , he is not fit to be the next President.
He has used a lot of people and then discarded them for political expedience.

Listen to what he has to say now and compare it to what he said a few months or a year ago , he is a first rate liar.

c   July 4th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

this shows good judgment for obama..john mccain rather continue the war but obama is for ending it in a safe way..so he had to get all imfo so he decide the best exit route

Tom in CA   July 4th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

The only poll that matters is the one on 11/04/2008.

Senator McCain will be hard pressed to take this poll!

My recommendation is to vote for Bob Barr!

DJ Los Angeles   July 4th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

What contrast? Gamboa is full of it. McCain and Obama have almost the exact same political views on immigration. They both supporting immigration reform and legislation to build a new fence on the border.

Unlike McCain…Obama has been consistent on supporting worker rights, minimum wage increases and the like.

c   July 4th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

this shows good judgment for obama..john mccain rather continue the war but obama is for ending it in a safe way..so he had to get all imfo so he decide the best exit route

c   July 4th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

this shows good judgment for obama.. jjohn mccain rather continue the war but obama is for ending it in a safe way..so he had to get all imfo so he decide the best exit route

Puffin   July 4th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Dr.Mimi De La Cruz,

while I agree with you McCain's support of Iraq is hurting the American people in a big way I simply do not think every nationality should have their own holiday in America. Where is it going to stop?

Better than Obama   July 4th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Obama = politics as usual. Everything that he talked about before (throughout the primaries) no longer serves any purpose to him - he is now trying to move himself in the middle, but it's too late now Obama. You are just a typical politician who would say anything and everything to get elected. American people are smarter than that. You will not get elected.

An American   July 4th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Loved the bumper sticker I saw the other day, it said:

Bush's 3rd Term (i.e. McCain)
McCain 2008

Go. Win. Obama!

Mary   July 4th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

The more McCain talks the more he sounds like he will be another 4 years of Bush. The more ads we hear from McCain, the more he sounds like Bush. The more we hear from McCain’s advisors and surrogates the more convincing I get that its going to be 4 more years of the same. The more this campaign goes on the more I see that McCain is willing to do what he so despised in 2000. The more this campaign goes on the more I see the distorted dirty tactics from the GOP playbook coming out.

McCain agrees with Bush on the Iraq war. McCain admits he doesn’t know and isn’t smart enough to deal with the economy. Sounds like Bush II.

NOT THIS TIME!!!

FOR THE USA   July 4th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Just say NO to McCain.

We have to get the economy moving, create job, address the housing issues, lower gas prices and bring our wonderful military home.

Vote Barack Obama. He is going to be one of greatest Presidents' ever.

house divided   July 4th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Show us.
The Democratic Party is trying to act united and brave. They are far from united. Brave is a joke, they won 3 out of 10 elections in 40 years, two by a Clinton. The Democratic Party has endless actions by democrats against them. Millions of democrats do not accept the way Obama was selected and the party is hushing this. Far left West Coast Progressive Liberals truly believe everyone will vote for Obama in November because he is pro-choice and will choose the judges. They are so infactuated by Obama they are failing to be objective. In the meantime thre are democrats who do not like and will not vote for Obama because they saw how he ran his campaign and how he continues to use media manipulation and Bush styalized tactics against free speech. His whole strategy is to demonize Bush, yet his own ideas and stances are so vague. He hopes to get into the White House because he did not sign the bill that Bush used to go to war. He could not vote as he was not yet elected to the senate. Now he is using anger agaist the war and security policies to build his coalition of supporters. He and the DNC blocked the THE PEOPLES voices in Florida and Michigan. 5 States broke the rules yet only 2 states were punished. Democrats will rebel in November by choosing Mc Cain because they do not believe he is another George Bush. They believe that Obama presents much more a likelyhood of a 3rd Bush term as well as a highly probable danger to national security and other strategic national interests.

gotcha   July 4th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

It is amazing that anyone would even consider voting for big ego Obama. What kind of first lady will Michelle be, silly ugly thing. Slapping Obama around like an idiot. Cant you just see her in the White House. She said long ago that he stinks in the mkorning and I bet that is true. I like my Presidents and First Ladies with a little dignity and grace. Not silly idiots.

@HusseinIsAmerican2   July 4th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

An Hispanic vote for McShame will send your brothers & sisterS back across the border to mexico…this guy dont care about latinos. PERIOD!!!!!

A house divided   July 4th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The Democratic Party is trying to act united and brave. They are far from united. Brave is a joke, they won 3 out of 10 elections in 40 years, two by a Clinton.

The Democratic Party has endless actions by democrats against them. Millions of democrats do not accept the way Obama was selected and the party is hushing this.

Far left West Coast Progressive Liberals truly believe everyone will vote for Obama in November because he is pro-choice and will choose the judges.

They are so infactuated by Obama they are failing to be objective. In the meantime there are democrats who do not like and will not vote for Obama because they saw how he ran his campaign and how he continues to use media manipulation and Bush styalized tactics against free speech. His whole strategy is to demonize Bush, yet his own ideas and stances are so vague. He hopes to get into the White House because he did not sign the bill that Bush used to go to war. He did not sign because he could not vote as he was not yet elected to the senate.

Now he is using anger agaist the war and security policies to build his coalition of supporters. He and the DNC blocked the THE PEOPLES voices in Florida and Michigan. Five States broke the rules yet only 2 states were punished.

Democrats will rebel in November by choosing Mc Cain because they do not believe he is another George Bush. They believe that Obama presents much more a likelyhood of a 3rd Bush term as well as a highly probable danger to national security and other strategic national interests.

LT for Obama   July 4th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

"LETS return to fair campaigns and clean politics."

Yet, McCain said he woudl run a fair and clean campaign and so far all he has done is attack, attack, attack.

As for Obama and his treatment of Hillary, I suggest you go back to the transcripts and articles of the primaries and really read HIS words, you will find that he has had nothing but the utmost respect for her even when she was attacking him.

I feel sorry for all of you who would rather see our troops continue to fight for a war that was unwarranted, increased taxes for those who don't need it and tax cuts for those who truly don't need it. Why do you want our economy to steadily decline into a depression? Why do you not want to restore our country's reputation globally. If you think that the world view of us is unimportant, think again. It is far more important than you want to admit for so many reasons.

I suggest you all wake up and realize just what you are doing and saying. McCain is not going to improve our lives.

Iroko Nija   July 4th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Thanks McCain, We need more of your mistakes and fli-flops

Obama lies   July 4th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

No real contrast if Obama keeps changing his positions at the rate he is currently.

Who wants to elect a candidate with no fixed positions- one who simply panders for votes?

A question for Obama supporters….Today Obama said he'd "refine" his promise of getting the troops out immediately. When he made that promise in the primaries was he telling a lie or just demonstrating his lack of experience/understanding in national security matters? I'm not sure which is worse.

WoMaN4McCain   July 4th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

My biggest worry with McCain is I'm starting to think they have Lieberman there beside him all the time to tell him what he needs to say and do. Maybe he won the nomination, now they realize he's not in that great a shape mentally and they don't know what to do about it. I mean, why is Lieberman always there whispering in his ear. This has me puzzled and worried and considering changing my name and my candidate.

OH   July 4th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

There are several ignorant post on here; E.G from Puma, Phantom and a few others. These hateful persons must go to sleep with their head in the sand.

How can anyone say the DNC was behind the nomination of Obama when Hillary was the favorite from day one?

There is this ego talk and strashing too yet they don't understand that the movement created by the Obama campaign involved ordinary people.

Why is it that anywhere he speaks, the crowd exceeds the capacity? I'd say go for a much larger location where the people who are interested in seeing and hearing him speak will have that chance.

For those who dislike the movement, you are all welcome to lease America and find or build your own country.

Better yet, move the convention to New York Tri-State area and I am certain I'll be in attendance.

With OUR help   July 4th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I am still disgusted with the injustice I saw against the Clintons during the primaries. They seem to want to move past it, but I am a person who stands up against injustice until I feel justice is done. And, I do not feel justice has been done as yet.

I think the DNC and the leaders of the Party DESERVE a LOSS in November. But, I do not want to see that happen. I would like so much to be able to be rooting for my Party and working for the Democratic candidate - because I truly like Barack Obama, but I do not feel free in my own conscience to do that right now.

Barack Obama will make my decision for me. It will depend on who he selects for his VP runningmate. I will have to stand up for what is right, even if it hurts. I am so afraid that he is going to do something so very egregious to women in this country after all we have suffered in this election thus far.

I am afraid he will choose a less qualified, less deserving woman or man than Hillary Clinton for the VP slot. That would be so egregious and so intolerable to me that there are not even words. I also do not think many Democrats will be appeased by a placement of Hillary Clinton into ANY position that is not equal to her.

Mk   July 4th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

It is so simple
Look at the country right now.
Are you happy with it?
Gas, Mortgages, Health Care, The War, more wars to come.
If this is how you see the "Good Life" then McCain is your man.
He has no vision for anything new. If he were to be elected
the odds of him serving more than 4 years is very small.

What can he do in 4 years? Oh, wait, he doesn't need to do anything at all he can just continue on with the same policies he has been supporting these past 8.

Obama is new, he may not be what you are all used to, but look
at what you ARE used to!!! Don't you think you deserve better?
Or is your opinion of yourselves so low that you would actually elect Bush's clone so you can have yet another 4 years of bliss!!!!!

Another DEM out the door   July 4th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I am still an angry democrat and still planning to vote for McCain. It is evident that neither party elected the best candidate. I still believe McCain will surprise many when he wins the presidency; he is more qualified. Obama is not ready yet and stole the democratic nomination.

With all the problems in the McCain campaign, and with the Anti-republican sentiment, he still close to Obama.

The democratic party lost its way and many democrats will remind them of that treachery and travesty, in NOV.

FOR THE USA   July 4th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

If Bush was running for President today he would beat McCain, again!!!

What does that tell you? We can't afford anymore years of the same government that Bush has given us. McCain had to sneak to Mexico to meet up with Jeb Bush. Again, what does that tell you.

McCain has run a horrible campaign. He had months and months to organize. But he was on his old days tour, then he goes to
Canada, Iraq, Columbia and Mexico. What country is running for President? He is campaigning to send more jobs from the USA to all of those other countries.

My sister's job at Chase Bank went to Peru. Thank you McBush and McCain!

phony baloney Obama   July 4th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Yet again I read that many of you seem to be misguided with your "8 years of Republican rule" statements. Correct me if I am wrong but didn't the Dems take over both sides of Congress with the "Change" statement 2 years ago? Seems to me we haven't seen this "change" yet.

Moreover if you think about it the foreclosure crisis, economy crisis and gas price increase have all happened while Congress has been controlled by the Dems! Obama is just using the "change" statement the same way the Dems say the Republicans us the "terror" statement. They will say whatever they think you want to hear to get elected, period.

And the last thing I have to say is stop saying this war in Iraq is an "oil" war. If it was you'd think we wouldn't have these gas price issues!

Herman in LA   July 4th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Just say NO to McCain.

Jesse Abrams   July 4th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Finally … CNN actually does a story about McCain. Oh wait … it's another negative story about him. Typical.

Now back to our regular CNN coverage… The wise and almighty Obama has just had a bowel movement! Plans are developing to have it shipped to the Smithsonian for a nationwide tour. Details to follow…

UNdecided!!   July 4th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

GOT YA!!!1…….playing up McCain’s history with the Hispanic community………..McGAME your message was much better when you were being YOURSELF……..NOW you got………KARL ROVE Mr BLACK and the other SCUMBAGS backing your A__ out of the door ……….We are not STUPID ……..Throw em under the BUS……..they all STINK !!!
I like the OLD McCain not McGAME!!!!!!

H. Thompson   July 4th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

McCain is heavily medicated. His medical records, in their limited exposure, show that he takes more prescription drugs than almost anyone in America. It is not possible for him to see the issues clearly. He is an angry, temper-driven man who can't wait to trigger another war, desperate to put his name in the history books.

Connie   July 4th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I a m sure since John McBush has surrounded his self with all of the Bush and Rove hit men there will be many dirty ads. Wasn't it John McBush who supported English as the official language?Here is a contrast ad McBush is 71 Obama 46,McBush is short Obama is tall ,McBush has been divorced Obama faithful to his first wife,And last McBush is only a butt kiss away from Geo.Bush. Barack Hussein Obama 08

Connie"Hussein"Sturgeon from Indiana

what's up America   July 4th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

But the blind Obama supporters just fall for his lines… even as they keep changing every day just to appeal for votes.

This guy is a demagogue.

Sad how iconic, Hollywood-ish publicity has put Obama where he is. He has changed his stance when he promised: an end to the war, — gay marriage — taking money from special interests — single payer universal health care — public financing — FISA –and illegal immigration, just to name a few.

I'm sure the list will grow as he tries to bring more independents over to his side, typical politician, exactly what is the change he is referring to in his speeches? Please America pay attention to this CONMAN and PLEEESE look at his non-non partisan record……

Polls seem to flip flop as much as he does it seems we cannot believe the polls or Obama.

latino   July 4th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I find it laughable and offensive every time I see or read anything coming from the McOld campaign courting the hispanic/latino vote.
when deep down he knows we are convinced he 's a lier,hypocrite, idiot,
flip flop, war munger, hates immigrants if it was up to him he would have
the entire armed forces not only guarding the border but also physically abusing the immigrants there with impunity.
he condones the border vigilante bs in progress now;
STOP CALLING ME YOU LATINO FRIEND YOU FOOL!!

BROOKLYN   July 4th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Actually… Obama is a con artist and will obviously retaliate.

mike obama   July 4th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Name one accomplishment by Obama towards Latino people. Name one accomplishment by McCain towards Latino people. You will find an answer for McCain, but for Obama you will get a blank slate to write on the change as the political wind blows.

Wake up Amerika   July 4th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I think it's time to wake up and smell the coffee. Our country (including the media) is controlled by the rich and the powerful.

They didn't want Hillary because she is for the people. Oddly enough they don't want McCain either because he is also for the people.

Please think for yourself America. Obama is already bought and paid for. Only the rich and powerful could have put him where he is today with no experience and surrounded by shady characters.

People that refuse to vote for him are being silenced and threatened.

McCain is the only choice because staying home, writing Hillary's name in or voting for a third party candidate won't keep Obama out of the Whitehouse.

Obama can't keep his stories straight and has embraced half of W's policies already.

Val from MA   July 4th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Sen. McCain you SHOULD run an ad highlighting Obama's yet another FLIP-FLOP on welfare reform.

Here is a glimpse of what is happening right now: "ABC NEWS - Barack Obama aligned himself with welfare reform on Monday, launching a television ad which touts the way the overhaul "slashed the rolls by 80 percent." Obama leaves out, however, that he was against the 1996 federal legislation which precipitated the caseload reduction.

"I am not a defender of the status quo with respect to welfare," Obama said on the floor of the Illinois state Senate on May 31, 1997. "Having said that, I probably would not have supported the federal legislation, because I think it had some problems."

Obama's transformation from critic to champion of welfare reform is the latest in a series of moves to the center. Since capturing the Democratic nomination, the Obama campaign has altered its stances on Social Security taxes, meeting with rogue leaders without preconditions, and the constitutionality of Washington, D.C.'s, sweeping gun ban.

The shift in Obama's rhetoric on welfare reform has proceeded in stages. When former President Bill Clinton was poised to sign welfare reform while running for re-election in 1996, Obama called it "disturbing." A decade later, as an underdog running for president against Clinton's wife, he spent 2007 avoiding the subject. By the time Obama emerged as the Democratic frontrunner in the spring of 2008, he began leaving the impression that he was for it all along."

So far, Obama has flipped-flopped and made "change" on every issue he ran on during primaries.

People: Do you really think he is fit to be the President of the United States of America? How can you believe a word that comes out of his mouth?

Sen. McCain run the ad now to highlight Obama's "change".

Giovanni   July 4th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

McCain is definitely the candidate that hispanics need. If you haven't already search online for "60 Documented Obama lies" Then see what you think of your change candidate.

John   July 4th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

To a nightingale Sings:

Gen Clarke was right. John McCain's wartime experience does not qualifiy him to be president. It does serve as experiene in relation to foreign affairs, but that's it. There is alot more to being President than just foreign affairs. There's the economy, legislation, the Supreme Court, domestic policy and many other hats must be worn. John McCain is no more suited to be President than Kerry was. Not to mention his bad temper, which will put into more wars if he is elected.

Henry   July 4th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I am consider myself a liberal democrat however since I have been following politics since the 70's have become aware of how the system works I now lean towards the middle…….Now having said that- I am extremely disappointed with the people who helped President Bush bring this country into the war in Iraq. A war that I opposed and demonstrated against here in Portland Oregon. Presently I think it would be a horriblely wrong descion on withdrawing our troops from Iraq altogether before some sort of coalition is built to help solidify the Iraqi's from falling to our enemies. Mr Obama I say to you even though you are riding a wave emotions from the people who want out of this war does not mean it's the best way to go. I believe in democracy and will continue even though it means that even OUR great and young counry was hammered out my many wars here and abroad. Last but not least this entire enconomy downturn started when Teddy Roosevelt declared hegemony in the western hemisphere.

Wake up Amerika   July 4th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

As a lifelong DEM, I find McCain as palatable as possible for a Republican candidate.

So, I do think that Mc Cain is acceptable for the Republicans but Obama for the Democrats?

The Democratic party should think very hard before just handing the party over to him at the convention. I'm a life long Democrat not voting for him and many others are becoming dissatisfied with him.

The man came out from nowhere, couldn't bother with working at his job in the senate and then decided to run for President. He doesn't even know what he doesn't know because he's too inexperienced and ignorant.

He pretty much was put up for the senate by Chicago pols and it is the same with the presidency. God knows who's writing the speeches, if his earpiece falls out, he can't even string sentences together.

I don't approve of Republican policies, but I do know McCain is a human who takes work seriously and tries hard. He has a temper (Obama is known to have one too.) but is pretty independent of thought when it comes right down to it.

Even the fact that the Republicans decided to let him in on the Columbia hostage crisis says something. He'll earn respect with Latino voters visiting their homelands and supporting free trade. We need these countries and the connection people here have with them are important.

Phil, FL   July 4th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

McCain even uses Bush's old political buddies.

Can't he look at or think of anything that is NOT Bush-related?

Bush's 3rd term -

Patty, Big Bear, CA   July 4th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

It's so obvious, with each piece of venom that emerges from the McCain campaign, that the Bush election machine is running full speed ahead….when this gets down to the wire the guy that riggs the voting machines will have his work cut out for him…

Charlotte   July 4th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

You people sure have put Karl Rove way up there. He must be a genius, he got Bush elected not once, but twice. Obamas' own mouth will sink him in November. Neither Gore nor Kerry could beat the moron, Bush. What makes you believe an egotiscal, do nothing like Obama can beat McCain? I HOPE IT POURS DOWN RAIN IN DENVER! I will still write Hillary on my ballot in November. I will not vote for either of the morons who will be on the ballot.

No longer for Obama   July 4th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I got to say, my man Obama is sounding more and more like a politician everyday.

I was an Independent for Obama, but I am getting to the point where I dread to see him talk because he sounds more and more like George Bush.

WoMaN4McCain   July 4th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

To Wake up Amerika……

until you learn to spell America, I don't think anyone is going to be taking your advice.

Lisa from VA   July 4th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

I think they most frightening thing about McCain is the fact that George Bush beat him. And now you people want him in charge. Makes me shudder.

Amerika the beautiful   July 4th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Anyone but Obama:

Obama is such a slimey politician! Is this the kind of change he wants? Say one thing to win the nomination and then change when you have it in the bag?

Sorry, this is not change, politicians have been doing it for years and Obama is just pulling the wool over his supporter's eyes. Just the liberal version of political sheep.
The conservative sheep voted Bush in twice, mesmerized by his Rove written speeches and fear mongering, now the liberal sheep are mesmerized by Obama's "change".

His are "teleprompter/preacher sounding" speeches. Oh and don't forget about fist bumping! Is that the new Macerana?! That alone should get him elected! Which unknown pop idol is next for president?

Possibilities are endless in our dumbed down society. Can't anyone think for themselves anymore? Open your eyes folks.

CeeBee   July 4th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Wake up American, you never were a Democrat

Crush Rush   July 4th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Why are French newspapers saying McCain will give up his bid by August?And who will slither in if he does?Do the French know something we arent being told?

mike obama   July 4th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Obama should stick to his mantra Change we beleive in and Yes we can whenever any reporter ask him any questions. He should not talk about his policies otherwise he will land in trouble. He should stick to what he said during primaries and let his surrogates talk for him. If they make some mistakes throw them under the bus, and come out clean. So far you are doing good with your South side Chicago style politics.

LT for Obama   July 4th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

McCain said just this past week that he will work to build more jobs in Mexico and Columbia to keep them in their own countries.

He is willing to keep out the illegals at the expense of jobs in the US. Now that is change we can believe in. However, it is also change we cannot afford if we want to turn around this country.

We need to stop spending 10-12 billion a month on a war that was ill advised. We need to stop giving big corporations big breaks while the rest of us struggle to put gas in our cars and food on the table. I hate to break it to you but so many of you keep saying $5 gas, how about $6 by Christmas. We are nearly at $5 here in Cali.

Texas Trail Dog   July 4th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Thank you CNN!!!

ZIG ZAG EXPRESS   July 4th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

McMagabe should go join with his twin brother Robert Magabe.

Kim   July 4th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Many young Latinos Y Latinas, join the US Military. They join because they are brave, proud and to get an education that they otherwise cannot afford. But McCain voted against the GI Bill to give Service Men and Women the money to go to College after they have gone to War !

smile   July 4th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

we´ve got 5 down and 95 to go…that´s years in iraq for mc cheeks and he is really stuck in the vietnam era and the conflicts we are facing now have nothing to do with vietnam

Vig   July 4th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I hope McCain's new campaign handlers kick Obama's butt and reveal him for the echo chamber he is.

Amerika the beautiful   July 4th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Better than the hypocritical Obama.

Nearly every one of Obama's stances has "changed" since he became the democratic nominee. All to pander to the independents so he can win the election. Is that really "new politics" or the "same old"?

In fact, he's becoming more like Bush.

If you believe the 16 month statements on Iraq you are even sillier than Obama thinks you are. Get with it folks. He lied to you and he knew he was doing it.

Remeber when he ranted against Hillary and mocked and ridiculed her for saying a measured and safe withdrawl? Sounds like exactly what he is now saying.
This Liar is nothing new…no new change…no new attitudes and he sure as hell won't bring the party much less the country together.

It is ok Obama fans you can now admit it you were sold a bunch a crafty speaches(lies) to win the primary ….Now he will run to the center….and lose. Oh by the way, when Bill ran(and won…twice) he already was in the center. This Obama will stoop so low to win the white house….Look out Oprah…after 20 years he will throw you under the bus too.

Rob indetroit   July 4th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

WHO CARES?.

John in Binghamton, ny   July 4th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

I would rater have someone who sticks to the first idea they had no matter how dumb it is like GW Bush!!!!!

Upon Further Review,Texas   July 4th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

AMERIKA ABOVE IS A CLOSET BIGOT WITH MANY NAMES ON THE BLOGS.

The Simpsons   July 4th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Shouldn't Mr.McBurns return to the set of the SIMPSONS to complete next season show instead of medaling in the presidential race? Go away and Burn Mr.

Still for Hill but now ONLY for Hill   July 4th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

On every issue, Obama tries for a stance that will cover BOTH sides of the issue.
NAFTA AND IRAQ.
The irony is that he slammed and trashed and lied about HRC's policies…. which he is now taking as his own.

I voted for Hillary, because she had the better, well-thought out platform.

Now Obama will no longer get my be-true-to your-own- party loyalty vote.

BV   July 4th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

I came across this and thought that it said a lot.
[This is a SiaNews.com/DumpMcCain.com EXCLUSIVE]

May 19, 2008

Greetings!

I was John McCain's Navy Flight Instructor — in formation tactics and air-to-air-gunnery. I could write a book about this man. Suffice to state, I shudder (and I'm fearless) at the nightmare thought of this man becoming our next President and Commander in Chief. I am not alone as to this man's former shipmates, instructors and senior officers — as to who and what this man is really all about. Although politics is really theater and the best performing actor gets to stay on the main stage — sorta like American Idol only much more dangerous to all living things — the performance and the make-over (re-invention) of this man is currently matched only by that of former LTC Oliver North, USMC (Ret.). Together on the same ticket, these two clowns would be real crowd pleasers in this sorry day and age of liars, banal dummies and limp-headed performers.

Thanx for having the guts to put the real deal information on the site re: John Sidney McCain III — since the mainstream media is much too lazy to put the real story on McCain out there for the rest of their lazy consumers.

Best regards,

CDR Jerry K. Loeb, USN (Ret.)
Palm Desert, CA

RGiles   July 4th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

It doesn’t seem to serve much purpose to continually go over the current negative status of everything or repeatedly over how the Bush-Cheney administration and their supporters have so arrogantly and irresponsibly contributed to the problems just for self-serving purposes – as everyone is fully aware of all of that. Then all of the irrational and emotional negative attacks, which by the way have barely started and will become more aggressive (both overtly and covertly), lack any real credibility and are simply aimed to intentionally confuse and mislead (remember Swiftboat). There also doesn’t seem to be a lot of benefit in evaluating and arguing over any of the candidates’ current stated positions on individual issues as we know that so much is said for affect and all of it really is (even necessarily) subject to being adjusted. And, for sure, there is no value in lamenting over what should have been. There possibly may be some value in some of those things … but just not in the discernment process for deciding who to vote for. The only choice is either John McCain or Barack Obama and that simply is a choice between John McCain’s stated guarantee for more of the Bush-Cheney policies and more of Washington as usual, … or Barack Obama’s promise, with no guarantee, for a chance to have change, including for more focus on benefiting all of the people. To simplify, that is it and is all we really know and will ever know for sure. Regrettably it comes down to deciding whether you want more of the same or to take a chance on getting credible change, and that decision has to be based on what you feel, as what the candidates, their supporters, or even the media offer is contaminated with an abundance of subterfuge.

california   July 4th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

mccain shut up!!!!!!

Ancient Roommates For McCain   July 4th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

It looks like McCain has an ironclad grip on the "old room-mates of John McCain" vote.

Still for Hill but now ONLY for Hill   July 4th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Obama would not now need to run to the center…if he had been honest and realistic about his positions from the start.

Take NAFTA, IRAQ, … Hillary Clinton had it right from the start.

Now Obama is morphing into Clinton just to win votes.

Why not vote directly for the RIGHT leader? I did. But Oprah, the Media, tha black pundits, the DNC, Dean. Pelosi and others swiftboated her to make history with the first (only half) African American president.

This was the year for the treachery since no Republican can win and no Democrat can lose, right?

Wait and see. Hang tight and firm and solid for democracy all you Hillary supporters. Do not let your party be hijacked by this hateful, biased injustice just to FIX the nomination for an unqualified and inexperienced black man.

ANGIE   July 4th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

i think its fair to say both canidates have flipped flop but i do feel mccain has more so as for obama i think his true supporters and intelligent people understand why

Steve   July 4th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

The average record for not voting on the issues in the Senate is 4%. McCain's record is 61.8% and obamas record on Not Voting on the issues is around 42%.
Do you want people that fail to show up to vote on issues in the House or Senate with these kind of records in the White House.

Phantom of the Oprah   July 4th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Aren't all of Obama's new, nuanced responsible positions the ORIGINAL Hillary positions?

So, I ask, who is the better leader?

The DNC installed a good puppet, but the wrong nominee for the job facing America.

Good luck, McCain…. win over all us HRC supporters who were ridiculed, hated and insulted by our own party just for voting for the BEST candidate… who, so sorry,…didn't happen to be black.

My bad. Political correctness is more poweful than experienced leadership.

Jim in Colorado   July 4th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

"These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman…

Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph…"

Thomas Paine

Weygadt Mt. Boy-Forks PA   July 4th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

It's impossible for McCain to contrast his views with Bush. He's running on the Bush legacy. So he picks on Obama. That's okay. We are not stupid. Waste your money on these ads, no one is watching.

Brennan, Seattle WA   July 4th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Another non-policy based attack add. This is meant to play on a perceived dislike between the Spanish American and African American.

To me this is basically race baiting. John McCain is saying "Hey Hispanic voters Barack doesn't care about you". This is completely ignorant and offensive. It is shocking how fast McCain has moved to the attack style politics.

There was a time when I thought I might vote for John McCain, but he is playing on people's fears and that is the most Bush thing he could do. The last thing we need is another Bush.

bk   July 4th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

I wonder how many Obama sheep knows he is for giving drivers license to illegals?

David in Illinois   July 4th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Hillary Clinton backers are STILL whining about how she blew it? PUH-LEASE let it go.
Come November, if you don't vote for Barack Obama, you dishonor Hillary Clinton. With any other vote, whether it's for Barr, Nader or McCain, all you're supporting is 4 more years of George W. Bush. It doesn't get any simpler than that. And it doesn't get any more horrific than that.
It's your right to do so, obviously, but if you backed Hillary and don't follow through with a vote for the Democrat in the fall, your support for HRC was shallow and for all the wrong reasons. The country deserves better. So does Hillary.

Griff   July 4th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

You meet all kind of people in the miltary… One thing Borack Obama missed… Old Friend's….

bk   July 4th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Kim
You are wrong McCain voted for a bill that would give benefits based on years of service. As you know we have a voluntary service and McCain knows that a lot of them will leave after the first tour if they are given the benefits and this will leave us short on our military. You don't want a draft do you?

Brad from SC   July 4th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

ADIOS, SENIOR MCCAIN

Henry in Portland, Oregon   July 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I'm surprised Lindsey Graham hasn't been mentioned for Mc Cains VP. This guy is a solid leader.

Andy   July 4th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

At least McCain admits he doesn't know everything. Voting for Obama is voting for a disaster.

saga4obama   July 4th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

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Vig July 4th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I hope McCain's new campaign handlers kick Obama's butt and reveal him for the echo chamber he is.

it is going to take a lot more than the handlers (th