Comments on: Fueling VP speculation, Obama heading to Iraq with Hagel, Reed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:13:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: I Q http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350022 I Q Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:44:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350022 What ever happened to the United States of America as opposed to the civil war between reps and dems? Its about time someone is uniting this country. 2 heads are always better than one ignorant one. What ever happened to the United States of America as opposed to the civil war between reps and dems? Its about time someone is uniting this country. 2 heads are always better than one ignorant one.

]]> By: Rene Gonzalez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350021 Rene Gonzalez Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:31:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350021 Obama/Hagel would be a great ticket. I'm a liberal but ever since 2003 Hagel has had a buzz around him for a leadership position. His stance against Bush despite the GOP partisanship of the last 10 years. Obama/Hagel would be a great ticket. I'm a liberal but ever since 2003 Hagel has had a buzz around him for a leadership position. His stance against Bush despite the GOP partisanship of the last 10 years.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350020 John Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:31:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350020 I could easily see Hagel as a future Secretary of State, but I think Obama might consider an opposite-party VP to be a gimmick. Still, anything to help this country heal and find its soul again after George W. I could easily see Hagel as a future Secretary of State, but I think Obama might consider an opposite-party VP to be a gimmick.

Still, anything to help this country heal and find its soul again after George W.

]]> By: c span watcher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350019 c span watcher Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:31:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350019 As an Independent... (thinking and otherwise). I might be tempted to vote for NoBama if he had Chuck Hagel as VP. HAGEL ROCKS. HE'S A NO BS, STAND-UP GUY. As an Independent... (thinking and otherwise).

I might be tempted to vote for NoBama if he had Chuck Hagel as VP.

HAGEL ROCKS. HE'S A NO BS, STAND-UP GUY.

]]> By: john williams san diego, ca. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350018 john williams san diego, ca. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:27:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350018 Please take Chuckie Hagel...he didn't run for Congress again because he had NO chance of winning in a Republican district..this guy like Osama is badly over rated. Please take Chuckie Hagel...he didn't run for Congress again because he had NO chance of winning in a Republican district..this guy like Osama is badly over rated.

]]> By: gregg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350017 gregg Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:27:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350017 wow. the whole wide world in love with obama,,, step aside and in line for your tattoo on your forehead,,, the antichrist is awake and in line to run the world,,, wake up.. and smell the sulfer,,,, and i am not into static religion,,, who cares what a canadian, french, chinese,, and all the other nations, who speak of obama as the second coming.... think? denver awaits,, come to the light ,,, and , wow. the whole wide world in love with obama,,, step aside and in line for your tattoo on your forehead,,, the antichrist is awake and in line to run the world,,, wake up.. and smell the sulfer,,,, and i am not into static religion,,, who cares what a canadian, french, chinese,, and all the other nations, who speak of obama as the second coming.... think? denver awaits,, come to the light ,,, and ,

]]> By: Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350014 Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:22:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350014 I find it disheartening so many Obama supporters give Senator McCain a hard time for his age. Come on, folks, practice what you preach. If you really are leading a movement for change, act like it. Agism, racism, and the like really don't have much of a place in American politics anymore. I find it disheartening so many Obama supporters give Senator McCain a hard time for his age. Come on, folks, practice what you preach. If you really are leading a movement for change, act like it.

Agism, racism, and the like really don't have much of a place in American politics anymore.

]]> By: adm http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350015 adm Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:22:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350015 LOL!!! FactCheck you are so right on target. After I read NFIL Knoxville comment, I knew it was Brian from Knoxville, Tn. Brian you can change your name all you want but we know your rhetoric. It's easy to spot. LOL!!! FactCheck you are so right on target. After I read NFIL Knoxville comment, I knew it was Brian from Knoxville, Tn.

Brian you can change your name all you want but we know your rhetoric. It's easy to spot.

]]> By: Rick FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350013 Rick FL Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:22:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350013 It's smart for Obama to travel to Iraq with two respected veterans. I've often thought Hagel could be an appealing VP for Obama. It coincides with Obama's message of unity and political transcendence. Reed is another great consideration along with many Democratic & Indepedent candidates [Biden, Kaine, Clinton (or Supreme Court Justice), Bloomberg, Sebelius, Bayh, Clark, etc.]. I trust Obama will make a wise choice for VP and fill his cabinet with members of all political backgrounds. Si se puede! It's smart for Obama to travel to Iraq with two respected veterans. I've often thought Hagel could be an appealing VP for Obama. It coincides with Obama's message of unity and political transcendence.

Reed is another great consideration along with many Democratic & Indepedent candidates [Biden, Kaine, Clinton (or Supreme Court Justice), Bloomberg, Sebelius, Bayh, Clark, etc.]. I trust Obama will make a wise choice for VP and fill his cabinet with members of all political backgrounds.

Si se puede!

]]> By: Michele Hussein, Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350012 Michele Hussein, Oregon Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:22:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350012 Forgot to add #10 to the list if my comments that are still in the limbo of moderation. Why is it that actual facts are not worthy of moderation CNN? I'm not using foul language, etc., etc. What is the problem? Anyhow, in case this actually gets posted: #10 to the things McCain or his camp have said or done this week - add the fact that McCain said that the Vietnam War was winnable, we just lost the will to fight. (So what great reason were we fighting for there in the first place? As if to say that war is a game of tactical moves separated from the morality of waging war in the first place...........) Forgot to add #10 to the list if my comments that are still in the limbo of moderation. Why is it that actual facts are not worthy of moderation CNN? I'm not using foul language, etc., etc. What is the problem?

Anyhow, in case this actually gets posted:

#10 to the things McCain or his camp have said or done this week – add the fact that McCain said that the Vietnam War was winnable, we just lost the will to fight. (So what great reason were we fighting for there in the first place? As if to say that war is a game of tactical moves separated from the morality of waging war in the first place...........)

]]> By: Prebi4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350011 Prebi4Obama Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:18:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350011 Smart man Obama mix everything up and unite the nation. Dem or Rep i don't care bring peace back to US of A. Smart man Obama mix everything up and unite the nation. Dem or Rep i don't care bring peace back to US of A.

]]> By: Dude http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350010 Dude Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:16:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350010 Donna, You are such a hypocrite. You say "Stop the Hating" but then you go on to bash several people. Typical liberal hypocrisy and ignorance. I guess I'm just "hating"...but at least I'm honest about it. I am a Republican-leaning Independent, but I will probably vote for Obama. He doesn't have the experience and is a bit superficial, but I think he can give the country a JFK-like shot of energy that we need right now. I also think we need a strong black leader that is not a cartoon like Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton and Obama will help with race relations....and I'm a white dude. Also I can not stand that lying self-serving Gore, but he seems real popular with the left-wing and some otherwise intelligent people. Wouldn't he be a good Obama VP choice due to his popularity? Donna,

You are such a hypocrite. You say "Stop the Hating" but then you go on to bash several people. Typical liberal hypocrisy and ignorance. I guess I'm just "hating"...but at least I'm honest about it.

I am a Republican-leaning Independent, but I will probably vote for Obama. He doesn't have the experience and is a bit superficial, but I think he can give the country a JFK-like shot of energy that we need right now. I also think we need a strong black leader that is not a cartoon like Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton and Obama will help with race relations....and I'm a white dude.

Also I can not stand that lying self-serving Gore, but he seems real popular with the left-wing and some otherwise intelligent people. Wouldn't he be a good Obama VP choice due to his popularity?

]]> By: Republican for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350009 Republican for Obama Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:16:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350009 My vote goes to obama regardless what occurs, Americans do not deserve to get lied and cheated again by selfish individuals such as george bush and now john mccain Obama 08 My vote goes to obama regardless what occurs, Americans do not deserve to get lied and cheated again by selfish individuals such as george bush and now john mccain

Obama 08

]]> By: In Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350008 In Colorado Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:15:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350008 Is Obama nuts considering putting a Republican on the ticket with him????????????????? He seems bound & determined to shoot himself in the foot & lose this election. Is Obama nuts considering putting a Republican on the ticket with him?????????????????
He seems bound & determined to shoot himself in the foot & lose this election.

]]> By: S King http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350007 S King Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:14:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350007 A smart move, turn down a June Bride dream ticket, for a nightnare in November, WHAT A CROCK S KIng Sonora, KY. A smart move, turn down a June Bride dream ticket, for a nightnare in November,

WHAT A CROCK

S KIng
Sonora, KY.

]]> By: Serge http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350006 Serge Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:13:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350006 excuse me! McCain is the one who can't think off his feet. When he was asked by Dana bash why women's Birth controls aren't covered by Healthcare but insurance co. covered Viagra which McShame is probably a user of. McCain is out of touch and can't even run his own campaign. it seems they have a new head of his campaign every week. Once this trip is over and Senator Obama solidifies his Foreign Policy credentials, then we can make the REAL changes needed to effectively get this country running again. excuse me! McCain is the one who can't think off his feet. When he was asked by Dana bash why women's Birth controls aren't covered by Healthcare but insurance co. covered Viagra which McShame is probably a user of. McCain is out of touch and can't even run his own campaign. it seems they have a new head of his campaign every week. Once this trip is over and Senator Obama solidifies his Foreign Policy credentials, then we can make the REAL changes needed to effectively get this country running again.

]]> By: Been there seen it Brought the T-Shirt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350005 Been there seen it Brought the T-Shirt Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:11:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350005 Sen Obama is very charismatic. However charisma is not everything, in my experiance you should not trust very charismatic people. As for change, well change for the sake of change will lead to disaster. In my line of work you must beable to read people and Obama is sending me all the wrong signals. One trip will not fix his foreign policy problems. He will not need much in the way of security, if any of you can read Arabic check out Islamic terrorist web site to find out why. Sen Obama is very charismatic. However charisma is not everything, in my experiance you should not trust very charismatic people. As for change, well change for the sake of change will lead to disaster. In my line of work you must beable to read people and Obama is sending me all the wrong signals. One trip will not fix his foreign policy problems. He will not need much in the way of security, if any of you can read Arabic check out Islamic terrorist web site to find out why.

]]> By: Giovanna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350004 Giovanna Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:11:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350004 I admire Hagel, but he differs from Obama on many domestic issues. Wouldn't that be a problem? I admire Hagel, but he differs from Obama on many domestic issues. Wouldn't that be a problem?

]]> By: baljeet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350003 baljeet Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:10:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350003 Mr flip flop will explain his iraq position in iraq. Mr flip flop will explain his iraq position in iraq.

]]> By: gary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350002 gary Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:09:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350002 MIKE YOUR 100% THAT SWIFTBOATED THE BEST CANIDATE OUT OF THE RACE. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR. MIKE YOUR 100% THAT SWIFTBOATED THE BEST CANIDATE OUT OF THE RACE. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR.

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350001 Pete Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:08:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350001 The Change-Train just keeps chugging along. The Change-Train just keeps chugging along.

]]> By: Mcphibbit03 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1350000 Mcphibbit03 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:08:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1350000 This is the problem that is tearing this country…too much individualism when it comes to key issues that we face together as humans. It isn't all about you, Obama, McCain or anyone. THIS IS ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY. If you are TOO ignorant to see that the economy, the school system, jobs, homes are top issues we face in this trying time…DON'T VOTE. Obama happens to be a top grad at Harvard, and he knows more about what is realistic when it comes to politics than most of you ignorant peasants. McCain is more tolerable than the idiot that thinks humans and fish can coexist in the same environment. A great leader is never far left or far right…he/she must know how to find balance. Instead or worrying about a Dem or a Rep in office, why won't we worry about the rest of the world that is raping us in oil prices? That don't have a divorce rate of 55%? Bottom line is this…everything offends someone, so put aside you…and come together so that we can once again live in a country where we know that our gov't is capable. This is the problem that is tearing this country…too much individualism when it comes to key issues that we face together as humans. It isn't all about you, Obama, McCain or anyone. THIS IS ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY. If you are TOO ignorant to see that the economy, the school system, jobs, homes are top issues we face in this trying time…DON'T VOTE. Obama happens to be a top grad at Harvard, and he knows more about what is realistic when it comes to politics than most of you ignorant peasants. McCain is more tolerable than the idiot that thinks humans and fish can coexist in the same environment.

A great leader is never far left or far right…he/she must know how to find balance.

Instead or worrying about a Dem or a Rep in office, why won't we worry about the rest of the world that is raping us in oil prices? That don't have a divorce rate of 55%?

Bottom line is this…everything offends someone, so put aside you…and come together so that we can once again live in a country where we know that our gov't is capable.

]]> By: Humphrey from Chicago, Il http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349999 Humphrey from Chicago, Il Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:07:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349999 Its weird, a dynamic black guy with little experience which is his strength, will choose an older white guy for vice-president for his weaknesses. Genius! Its weird, a dynamic black guy with little experience which is his strength, will choose an older white guy for vice-president for his weaknesses. Genius!

]]> By: Common Sense http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349998 Common Sense Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:05:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349998 There is evidently going to be a lot of focus on who Barack will name has his partner in this illustrious Dem ticket. I admire Chuck Hagel on his experience in foreign policy and would consider him or Joe Biden as my top two picks in regards to politicians who are essential for Obama to have onboard in hopes of sorting the foreign debacle we currently have in Iraq.... Keep in mind that even tho a "bi-partisan" ticket looks phenomenal on paper, Hagel is still a Republican. Besides foreign policy, a lot of his moral and economic stances favor the right-wing. I know this is a stretch but what if Obama becomes seriously ill and unable to perform his duties? The reigns go to a Republican who could shift the "change" America wants back the other way... There is evidently going to be a lot of focus on who Barack will name has his partner in this illustrious Dem ticket. I admire Chuck Hagel on his experience in foreign policy and would consider him or Joe Biden as my top two picks in regards to politicians who are essential for Obama to have onboard in hopes of sorting the foreign debacle we currently have in Iraq....

Keep in mind that even tho a "bi-partisan" ticket looks phenomenal on paper, Hagel is still a Republican. Besides foreign policy, a lot of his moral and economic stances favor the right-wing. I know this is a stretch but what if Obama becomes seriously ill and unable to perform his duties? The reigns go to a Republican who could shift the "change" America wants back the other way...

]]> By: Mcphibbit03 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349997 Mcphibbit03 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:05:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349997 This is the problem that is tearing this country...too much individualism when it comes to key issues that we face together as humans. It isn't all about you, Obama, McCain or anyone. THIS IS ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY. If you are TOO ignorant to see that the economy, the school system, jobs, homes are top issues we face in this trying time...DON'T VOTE. Obama happens to be a top grad at Harvard, and he knows more about what is realistic when it comes to politics than most of you ignorant peasants. McCain is more tolerable than the idiot that thinks humans and fish can coexist in the same environment. A great leader is never far left or far right...he/she must know how to find balalce. Instead or worrying about a Dem or a Rep in office, why won't we worry about the rest of the world that is raping us in oil prices? That don't have a divorce rate of 55%? Bottom line is this...everything offends someone, so put aside you...and come together so that we can once again live in a country where we know that our gov't is capable. This is the problem that is tearing this country...too much individualism when it comes to key issues that we face together as humans. It isn't all about you, Obama, McCain or anyone. THIS IS ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY. If you are TOO ignorant to see that the economy, the school system, jobs, homes are top issues we face in this trying time...DON'T VOTE. Obama happens to be a top grad at Harvard, and he knows more about what is realistic when it comes to politics than most of you ignorant peasants. McCain is more tolerable than the idiot that thinks humans and fish can coexist in the same environment.

A great leader is never far left or far right...he/she must know how to find balalce.

Instead or worrying about a Dem or a Rep in office, why won't we worry about the rest of the world that is raping us in oil prices? That don't have a divorce rate of 55%?

Bottom line is this...everything offends someone, so put aside you...and come together so that we can once again live in a country where we know that our gov't is capable.

]]> By: Shawn, Lincoln, NE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349995 Shawn, Lincoln, NE Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:04:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349995 Senator Hagel seems to be a logical choice if what Obama says about moving past partisan politics is indeed true. He is as qualified as any possible Democrat being considered to date He served at the same time as McCain in Vietnam and can still think for himself. Its too bad that McCain is being spoonfed his lines as I have a lot of respect for him and his past efforts to be bi-partisan or a maverick as some put it. It would negate any advantage that McCain could claim as war hero or conservative and turn many so-called red states purple where all of America should be. Question though? Would Hagel have to change party affiliation to accept VP nomination? Anyone know the answer to that? Senator Hagel seems to be a logical choice if what Obama says about moving past partisan politics is indeed true. He is as qualified as any possible Democrat being considered to date He served at the same time as McCain in Vietnam and can still think for himself. Its too bad that McCain is being spoonfed his lines as I have a lot of respect for him and his past efforts to be bi-partisan or a maverick as some put it. It would negate any advantage that McCain could claim as war hero or conservative and turn many so-called red states purple where all of America should be. Question though? Would Hagel have to change party affiliation to accept VP nomination? Anyone know the answer to that?

]]> By: Shawn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349994 Shawn Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:03:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349994 The funny thing is Hagel has voted for more of Bush's policies than McCain has... The funny thing is Hagel has voted for more of Bush's policies than McCain has...

]]> By: Disbelief http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349992 Disbelief Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:02:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349992 Great way to throw away an election. Does this guy have any idea what it means to stick to your principles and not try to play both sides of every issue? Can anyone say write-in candidate... Great way to throw away an election. Does this guy have any idea what it means to stick to your principles and not try to play both sides of every issue? Can anyone say write-in candidate...

]]> By: The Eagle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349991 The Eagle Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:01:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349991 I think picking the best person to help change up the status quo is a fantastic idea. Let's try picking two of the best Americans we can. Sending the message that a VP can be from any party organized or not would be a great start. Who is the best person you can think of? I think picking the best person to help change up the status quo is a fantastic idea. Let's try picking two of the best Americans we can.
Sending the message that a VP can be from any party organized or not would be a great start.
Who is the best person you can think of?

]]> By: Tim C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349990 Tim C Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:00:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349990 Obama doesn't need a republican to get elected. Does anyone really believe that the majority of the electoral votes are going to go for McSame? Prediction: Obama wins 300 electoral votes Obama doesn't need a republican to get elected. Does anyone really believe that the majority of the electoral votes are going to go for McSame? Prediction: Obama wins 300 electoral votes

]]> By: Tyler in Raleigh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349989 Tyler in Raleigh Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:00:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349989 If Obama wants a Republican, why doesn't he pick Clinton after all? I think either of these two would be a better choice than Clinton, but is Hagel really the best we can do? If Obama wants a Republican, why doesn't he pick Clinton after all?

I think either of these two would be a better choice than Clinton, but is Hagel really the best we can do?

]]> By: Paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349988 Paul Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:58:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349988 AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Hispanic For McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349987 Hispanic For McCain Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:57:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349987 Norma July 11th, 2008 6:40 pm ET Marc PDX The Iraq War for Dummmies yeah Bush wrote the book!! The biggest Dope we had as a president. You go Obama!! Norma you really are a Joke!!! Don't hate!!!! you are the biggest DOPE!!! You go McCain Hispanic people for McCain!!! Norma July 11th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Marc PDX

The Iraq War for Dummmies yeah Bush wrote the book!!
The biggest Dope we had as a president.

You go Obama!!

Norma you really are a Joke!!! Don't hate!!!! you are the biggest DOPE!!!

You go McCain

Hispanic people for McCain!!!

]]> By: Paula Lacey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349986 Paula Lacey Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:55:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349986 Obama is so smart. He knows how to get things done, but most of all he has common sense and a high IQ. He is a people person and can get us energized and working. When he talks, people listen, not yawn and go to sleep. He can tell a joke. He is likeable and is not grumpy. Obama is so smart. He knows how to get things done, but most of all he has common sense and a high IQ. He is a people person and can get us energized and working. When he talks, people listen, not yawn and go to sleep. He can tell a joke. He is likeable and is not grumpy.

]]> By: Thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349985 Thomas Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:55:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349985 CNN... c'mon. Update: "Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama had lunch today with a Republican, further fueling speculation that he might pick a Republican as a running mate." The only "speculation" occurring here is from CNN. This is too ridiculous to even posit as a serious possibility. CNN... c'mon.

Update: "Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama had lunch today with a Republican, further fueling speculation that he might pick a Republican as a running mate."

The only "speculation" occurring here is from CNN. This is too ridiculous to even posit as a serious possibility.

]]> By: BUBBA BLAST U http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349984 BUBBA BLAST U Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:54:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349984 Helloooooooooooooooo, Is it that AN AA is about to become the most powerful man in the World!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think about I'm waiting on Jesus to come back . That will be my King! Helloooooooooooooooo, Is it that AN AA is about to become the most powerful man in the World!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think about I'm waiting on Jesus to come back . That will be my King!

]]> By: Hispanic For McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349983 Hispanic For McCain Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:54:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349983 I feel sorry for all these MORONS on this Blog, already talking bad about the Latinos (Hispanic ) people. You know WHAT shame on all these MORONS get a life. Just to make a point to all the Morons Puertorican, Mexican, Dominican, Colombian, and the rest of the Latinos in the United States are American the one that are here legally, and the ones that are here illegally give them a break there are here to make a better life for them. I don't see OBAMA having ADS giving the Hispanic credits when they serve this Great County of ours yes OURS. So all you Bozos don't hate because Latinos are going to choose a proven winner and that is John McCain. So stop hating!!!! let's see how well informed you morons react to bias like some other ethnic group. The hispanic people are well informed and we know that OBAMA is fake, a fruad, a Flip Flop and you all act like BUSH. So suck it up and drive on cause Hispanic will decide this election and that will be for John McCain. Hispanic for McCain!!!! I feel sorry for all these MORONS on this Blog, already talking bad about the Latinos (Hispanic ) people. You know WHAT shame on all these MORONS get a life. Just to make a point to all the Morons Puertorican, Mexican, Dominican, Colombian, and the rest of the Latinos in the United States are American the one that are here legally, and the ones that are here illegally give them a break there are here to make a better life for them. I don't see OBAMA having ADS giving the Hispanic credits when they serve this Great County of ours yes OURS. So all you Bozos don't hate because Latinos are going to choose a proven winner and that is John McCain. So stop hating!!!! let's see how well informed you morons react to bias like some other ethnic group. The hispanic people are well informed and we know that OBAMA is fake, a fruad, a Flip Flop and you all act like BUSH. So suck it up and drive on cause Hispanic will decide this election and that will be for John McCain.

Hispanic for McCain!!!!

]]> By: easy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349982 easy Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:53:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349982 obam hagal 08 obam hagal 08

]]> By: C http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349980 C Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:49:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349980 So he is going to fly all over the world and visit foriegn countries to gain foreign policy credentials. And a few days in each country is going to accomplish this?? Who's footing this bill? Now he decides to beef up his foreign policy knowledge?!?!?? All this man does is surround himself with people that know what they are doing. What do they need him for. I am sure someone else can say the speeches just as fluently. I thought he had all this foriegn knowledge from when he was in Africa when he was 8. Unbelieveable. Who's running independent? McCain is looking better and better everytime Barrack flip-flops. When is he going to debate McCain? So he is going to fly all over the world and visit foriegn countries to gain foreign policy credentials. And a few days in each country is going to accomplish this?? Who's footing this bill?
Now he decides to beef up his foreign policy knowledge?!?!??
All this man does is surround himself with people that know what they are doing. What do they need him for. I am sure someone else can say the speeches just as fluently.
I thought he had all this foriegn knowledge from when he was in Africa when he was 8.
Unbelieveable. Who's running independent? McCain is looking better and better everytime Barrack flip-flops. When is he going to debate McCain?

]]> By: Donald from SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349979 Donald from SC Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:49:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349979 I guess hoping for a better America is too much? I am voting for McCain because it guarantees that I will be skewed. Voting for Obama is like believing that America could actually get better. I don'r need better, I need same-old same-old in the comfort zone. I guess hoping for a better America is too much?

I am voting for McCain because it guarantees that I will be skewed.

Voting for Obama is like believing that America could actually get better.

I don'r need better, I need same-old same-old in the comfort zone.

]]> By: Annette http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349978 Annette Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:49:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349978 Has anyone else heard about the HUGE gaff McCain made?? He forgot his own story about which football team he told about while he was a POW. He used the Packers in his book yet while he was in Pittsburgh he said it was the Steelers. Why aren't we talking about this. MSNBC was all over it earlier but I can't find anything here about it. Someone needs to call him on this one I think. Either he is really getting forgetful or is he just using this as he thinks it will get him the most votes. Maybe next week it will be the Texans when he is in Houston, or the Cowboys when he is in Dallas. Has anyone else heard about the HUGE gaff McCain made??

He forgot his own story about which football team he told about while he was a POW. He used the Packers in his book yet while he was in Pittsburgh he said it was the Steelers.

Why aren't we talking about this. MSNBC was all over it earlier but I can't find anything here about it.

Someone needs to call him on this one I think. Either he is really getting forgetful or is he just using this as he thinks it will get him the most votes. Maybe next week it will be the Texans when he is in Houston, or the Cowboys when he is in Dallas.

]]> By: whitey4obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349977 whitey4obama Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:47:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349977 auntie coosa, your boy mccain is sure capable of giving "off the cuff statements"; just check out youtube. i am sure he would give anything to be able to wipe out all of those off the cuff statements and answers, as would his campaign managers :) what a joke!! auntie coosa, your boy mccain is sure capable of giving "off the cuff statements"; just check out youtube. i am sure he would give anything to be able to wipe out all of those off the cuff statements and answers, as would his campaign managers :) what a joke!!

]]> By: ROSEMARY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349976 ROSEMARY Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:45:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349976 Iraq war for dummies? There shouldn't even be an Iraq war for starters! Iraq war for dummies? There shouldn't even be an Iraq war for starters!

]]> By: Tina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349975 Tina Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:45:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349975 I don't know if it's worth expressing my opinion. I'm amazed of how these politicians work. It's Me first, me 2nd, and always Me. But I'm even more amazed in the way some of us can go crazy for them. Politicians are public servers who should be responsible for the best interest of every citizen. They are elected by the people and paid by the people. When people have low performance at their job, most of them, get fired. And when others perfomn beyond their duties, should get rewarded. It's a matter of dignity and integrity. Let's be real and things will really change for the best interest of all. Thanks. I don't know if it's worth expressing my opinion. I'm amazed of how these politicians work. It's Me first, me 2nd, and always Me.

But I'm even more amazed in the way some of us can go crazy for them.

Politicians are public servers who should be responsible for the best interest of every citizen. They are elected by the people and paid by the people. When people have low performance at their job, most of them, get fired. And when others perfomn beyond their duties, should get rewarded. It's a matter of dignity and integrity.

Let's be real and things will really change for the best interest of all.

Thanks.

]]> By: Hate to break it to you! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349974 Hate to break it to you! Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:44:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349974 Can't wait until he goes. It doesn't matter if it's setup to look good or bad in Iraq. Obama is still going to pull the troops out. The truth of the matter, because they are trying to keep him safe, there will be some places he can't go or see, but then again, you also have to remember that things that may go on, may not be going on at the time he's there. I don't know much about Hagel, but if Obama chooses him, that's fine. I'm still an Obama supporter. Obama 08 Can't wait until he goes. It doesn't matter if it's setup to look good or bad in Iraq. Obama is still going to pull the troops out. The truth of the matter, because they are trying to keep him safe, there will be some places he can't go or see, but then again, you also have to remember that things that may go on, may not be going on at the time he's there. I don't know much about Hagel, but if Obama chooses him, that's fine. I'm still an Obama supporter.

Obama 08

]]> By: Lynn, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349973 Lynn, Florida Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:43:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349973 If he picks a republican I will not vote for him. I will just not vote! Hillary Clinton should have been the nominee she would have picked a democrat as a VP. If he picks a republican I will not vote for him. I will just not vote! Hillary Clinton should have been the nominee she would have picked a democrat as a VP.

]]> By: Michigan for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349971 Michigan for Obama Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:39:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349971 If Obama picks Hagel, it just shows that he means what he's said all along-that he wants to bring the country together. It's time to stop the gridlock, stop the partisan game-playing, and get to work. Some of you may be happy with how things have gone over the past 8 years, but frankly I'm sick of it. If our Senators and Congressmen, not to mention the President and Vice, had job evaluations every year like many of us do, most would have been fired. If Obama picks Hagel, it just shows that he means what he's said all along-that he wants to bring the country together. It's time to stop the gridlock, stop the partisan game-playing, and get to work. Some of you may be happy with how things have gone over the past 8 years, but frankly I'm sick of it. If our Senators and Congressmen, not to mention the President and Vice, had job evaluations every year like many of us do, most would have been fired.

]]> By: Rickymo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349970 Rickymo Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:38:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349970 It is about time we have a Democrat that actually wants to win this election. Let's see, Bush is the most unpopular President ever, we are a war we can't win and shouldn't even be in and the economy is tanking because of 8 years of incompetency and greed. And all they can muster up is Mc Cain? Pity... It is about time we have a Democrat that actually wants to win this election. Let's see, Bush is the most unpopular President ever, we are a war we can't win and shouldn't even be in and the economy is tanking because of 8 years of incompetency and greed. And all they can muster up is Mc Cain? Pity...

]]> By: LaTeef Alade, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349968 LaTeef Alade, GA Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:35:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349968 Obama is the right leader at the right time. The power behind him is from the Almighty God, not from the human, there is no better candidate running for the office of US president in this election than Obama. We all need to pray for his safety and also pray for our current president Bush and may God bless America. Good luck . Obama is the right leader at the right time. The power behind him is from the Almighty God, not from the human, there is no better candidate running for the office of US president in this election than Obama. We all need to pray for his safety and also pray for our current president Bush and may God bless America. Good luck .

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/11/obama-heading-to-iraq-with-republican-hagel-democrat-reed/#comment-1349966 Mike Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:34:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8578#comment-1349966 Obama is not running at all. Obama is on the prowl! Obama is not running at all. Obama is on the prowl!

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