Comments on: McCain praises Obama in NAACP address

By: TonyinKentucky

TonyinKentucky — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:24:58 +0000

Who's insulting McCain?

What defensive nonsense, there has been a crowd that demands that Obama kneel , bow, and courtesy for whoever he opposes and turn the cheek in response to attacks made on him.

Obama has been EXTREMELY respectful to his fellow candidates and acknowledges their accomplishments. Certainly more so in general terms than he has gotten.

This goes for supporters too. There are certain folks who feel they should be able to bash away at Senator Obama in any way they should desire, but if there is retaliation or any comment against McCain or Clinton then it's on and the Obamabots are hateful.

I wonder why it is permissible for Clinton and McSame backers to beat Obama like a drum but not the reverse?

Also, I say McSame because the policies and many of the handlers and supporters are the same as Bush's. If he wanted to be called McCain, he should act like him instead of pandering to the neocon wing of the republican party.

Experience never trumps competence...never.

If you want more of the same place your vote for McCain.

By: tony

tony — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:46:40 +0000

All McCain'08/Hillary'12 People,

If McCain is so great, should he win this year why don't we just stay with him in 2012? McCain will have 4 years of presidential experience, something Hillary does not have. Actually, he has more experience than Hillary right now. What could be the rationale of choosing Hillary over McCain, now or in 2012?

By: TESAP

TESAP — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:41:18 +0000

Lisa.... or else what??????????????

By: Justin, Ohio

Justin, Ohio — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:37:03 +0000

Lord help us if all of BO's supporters are as crazy as the liberals that post comments on this site. I feel bad for Obama because of his followers actions. Bravo McCain, well said my friend.

By: rachel

rachel — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:32:05 +0000

Wow Obama supporters just cant seem to say anything nice unless its about the Obama's. Cynthia McKinney is looking good to me.

By: Brandon Hillary PUMA 4Mc

Brandon Hillary PUMA 4Mc — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:31:09 +0000

Obama has no record period that includes working for the african american community the same community that supports him in these record numbers....makes one wonder.
If African Americans have concerns about voting for Mc Cain then by all means examine Cynthia Mc Kinney at least the woman has a civil rights record of fighting for real change not just talking about it.
I will vote for character and integrity and that is Mc Cain....

By: bill for barack

bill for barack — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:30:58 +0000

Sure is nice to see McSame get one right for a change.

By: Cynthia - Arkansas

Cynthia - Arkansas — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:29:29 +0000

He had to say something, right? I think he was probably afraid to say much of anything, since he didn't even vote for Martin Luther King Day. Especially since he got booed in Memphis! It's kind of a fish out of water story.

By: LUIS BARRETO

LUIS BARRETO — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:27:00 +0000

TO AVOID TO GIVE A COMPLEX SPEECH, THERE WAS NO OTHER WAY THAN LOOK FOR A NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK , HE KILLED TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE.////

By: rexx

rexx — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:17:17 +0000

Tell the truth to them and let them boo you Sen McCain. Obama is touting the same tired old Socialism that Dems have supported since the party was taken over by the wacko far Left in 1972. Who cares if Obama is black or white or purple. He is wrong on the issues and he is wrong for this country. Too bad that some people are going to vote for Obama because of the sole fact that he is black. Who is racist now?

By: Sotvy

Sotvy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:15:56 +0000

If the popular vote does not count, then whats the point of all this bickering, seeing how none of us have a say in the matter?

Im going to work in November 08...screw standing in line

By: Don

Don — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:12:45 +0000

If Obama went to the Oreilly factor and said the same thhing about McCain then his supporters would say this is why he needs to be our president because he praises his adversaries. Please be openminded, why do u think McCain is running neck to neck with Obama? This because no matter how much we try to make him like Bush he is not. Be objective.

By: Typical Liberal

Typical Liberal — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:10:25 +0000

WWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

By: ARB

ARB — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:08:53 +0000

id vote my dog into office before id vote either one of these idiots in...he's probably more qualified than them as well.

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:05:04 +0000

So many McCain bashers here on a story that is actually about generosity.

Some liberals are very immature.

By: John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:00:22 +0000

pandering, yet again..........when is McLoser going to STOP.

By: Freida, NYC

Freida, NYC — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:58:10 +0000

Well said McCain! You always take the high road. Keep up the good work, i don't think Obama and his camp will praise you for anything good you say or do. It is refreshing to see that some of us are still able to put aside our differences and praise one another. McCain did just that!

PS. Obama supporters please stop your hate-filled comments on these blogs, learn from McCain and take the high road. Thank you!

Hillary 2008

By: Desmond Sequeira

Desmond Sequeira — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:53:52 +0000

Congratulations Senator Mc Cain.
Actually, though I do not like your McBush policies, I think you are personally a decent guy. The same may not be applicable to many in your campaign who perhaps have more at stake on your success than you do!

By: E. de Leon

E. de Leon — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:48:06 +0000

Slowly Sen. McCain is going up in every polls, your idol Obama has lost momentum. Howard Dean et al., look at the polls after Labor day, your guy will not win the White House. McCain 08. HRC 2012!

By: Tim from Ohio

Tim from Ohio — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:46:47 +0000

OBAMA IS THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CANDIDATE. THE AFRICAN AMERICA'S SOLD OUT EVERYTHIG WHEN 90% OF THEM VOTED FOR A BLACK MAN WHO WASNT THE BEST QUALIFIED TO GO TOE-TO-TOE WITH JOHN MCCAIN IN NOVEMBER. IF OBAMA LOSES IN NOVEMBER, THEY WILL OWE ME AN APOLOGY.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:44:41 +0000

Hillary or else

By: Duh

Duh — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:42:41 +0000

Of course he does. Is he going to bash a black candidate to a room full of black people? Come on, who cares.

News flash, Mccain does something predictable, story at 11.

By: tigerakabj

tigerakabj — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:40:11 +0000

Ok, so he showed up to speak to the NAACP and then praised Obama. I have yet to hear him praise Obama any other time. In fact, on June 3, while Barack was giving his historical speech, McCain (in fron of his stupid green sign which said "Leader You Can Believe In" lol), he was bashing Obama the whole time.

I'd like to see McCain praise him in front of Fox Noise or the NRA.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:30:30 +0000

This is a pretty glowing review. From someone who actually watched the speech I found it to be rife with uncomfortable moments.

By: willy

willy — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:28:51 +0000

Clinton lost it was not stolen. She never had it to begin with unless you count entitlement. She will never be POTUS!!!!!

By: Democrats Unite & Vote Big

Democrats Unite & Vote Big — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:25:32 +0000

McCain will say anything, depending on the setting. Lately, he's just gotten the setting totally wrong, and geography, and history, and names, and issues, etc.......

Keep 'em coming McCain, We can use the laughs!!!!!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:25:00 +0000

I am getting sick and tired and people saying that we black folks are only voting for Obama because he is black. NEWS FLASH: Mostly all of us vote Dem no matter who name is on the ballot and tell your friends @ Fox News this also.

By: Reality Check Richmond Virginia

Reality Check Richmond Virginia — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:24:38 +0000

I will say one thing for McCain, I may not agree with him on much, but at least he pays some attention to those of us who aren't rich and white. That corporate hore Bush would have just ignored the NAACP altogether.

By: Carrie Evans

Carrie Evans — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:22:57 +0000

How can you say your station is the most trusted in news? You show all of Mccain boring empty speech to the NAACP and cut off Obama
speech on National Security. The comment was made if he said anything important, the station would go back to his speech. I have never seen a station or it people so bias, isn't Obama to be giving the same amount of time that Mccain is given? I would like to hear Obama' full speechs and not snippets of sound bites. I will no longer watch your station, you are a poor excuse for unbais reporting I have ever seen,you are even lower than Fox News and that is saying something.

By: Jan, Knoxville, TN

Jan, Knoxville, TN — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:12:27 +0000

That is about the only nice thing I have heard McCain say about Obama, whereas Obama never fails to applaud McCain on his miliary record. McCain needs to be more positive on Obama–it is just good politics and kindness always makes sense.

By: This says it all

This says it all — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:05:55 +0000

McCain vs Obama: The hero vs the zero

By: Really

Really — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:03:08 +0000

Wow, Obama supporters are full of hate. You can't even say something nice about a guy. They always try to read into and turn it negative. Very reason I will never be on your bus.

By: peakarach,des moines,IA

peakarach,des moines,IA — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:59:59 +0000

OBAMA TO CATCH OSAMA. NOT A CHANCE.

MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

By: Bukky

Bukky — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:58:49 +0000

Yes there are a few Black people that will vote McCain. Will they EVER say it in public? NO...

By: Hillary Backer for McCain

Hillary Backer for McCain — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:58:04 +0000

Hopefully saying good things about him will keep these people happy !

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:57:29 +0000

Most people that are skeptical of McCain come around to generally admire and respect him after hearing him speak. The people that post on these message boards that trash the other candidates are the true living example of everything that is wrong with politics today. The other side isn't evil just b/c they have different opinions than you, they didn't steal the election b/c you lost, they aren't unsympathetic to your causes even if that's not on their platform; differences are what make our country so great. Learn to love and respect all candidates and you will be a wiser person.

By: proud army and navy mom

proud army and navy mom — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:57:22 +0000

a compliment for the first time. now every event you need to show Sen obama the same respect he has showed you from the beginning, then i might believe you.

By: Not Really Decided

Not Really Decided — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:54:20 +0000

We the people of th United States, does he mean it. I want to make sure that my children know that is meant for everyon.

By: Shotta Nic

Shotta Nic — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:52:25 +0000

Lisa says:

Since Obama refused the end the war he will never get my vote either. I don't care what the NAACP says.
_______________________________________________

Have you been following this campaign recently? Baracks platform is about ending the war in Iraq. Please find a different reason to "hate" on him, because that one has no validity.

You PUMAs entertain me.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:50:26 +0000

What else could he say and not get booed out of the place. I always chuckle when he is giving a speech and say "my friends".

By: Tony, Miami

Tony, Miami — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:49:36 +0000

Greg July 16th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

"The only statement by McCain that I can agree with is "Of course, I would prefer his success not continue quite as long as he hopes."

You and McEnd will only see it happens on your dreams. Whether you like or hope this is your New President. At the end of his terms you will be one of his biggest follower. Remember I said so.

By: Progressive

Progressive — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:45:11 +0000

Bi-polar symptoms at their finest.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:41:59 +0000

McCain shouldn't waste his time with the racists of the NAACP. Frankly, although I think he would be an abomination as President, I admire Obama because he doesn't need these povery pimps and racial provocateurs.

By: David in Illinois

David in Illinois — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:38:57 +0000

Very gracious indeed. He has it within him. But now will he just leave the NAACP gathering and resume his attacks on Obama? That's the real question.
If he does, this is just phony.

By: Javone

Javone — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:33:56 +0000

Mike in texas: are you kidding me?!?!? barack has done nothing but compliment mccain in almost every speech he has ever given. Mccain has not let one civil word come past those dentures until today ; thinking that black people are so stupid that we would actually believe he was sincere. you must live in a cave. lol

By: susie

susie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:33:24 +0000

Obama has never said one nice thing about McCain. McCain never bashes Obama.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:32:49 +0000

Kudo to Senator McCain for reaching out, there is nothing wrong with that. As far as school vouchers I have to adamently disagree. Federal funding reform is needed to make our education system more successful. Here in Minnesota we have great schools for the most part, but there is definetly a gap in scores between the urban, rural and suburban schools. We have to get rid of the unfunded no child left behind program, which has unfairly burdened the budgets of the school districts. We need to support the arts and athletics at all levels of school. We need to fund the schools for the expenses incurred by supporting disabled children that are mainstreamed and require additional staff and medical care

By: NC Man

NC Man — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:31:13 +0000

McCain showed respect by addressing the NAACP knowing that 90% or more supported Obama...to me that takes courage to show up, make a quality speech....i pray one day the black community will wake up and realize the DNC takes advantage of their vote....throwing money into the urban areas will not help the issues

McCain the the right choice for AMERICA
Obama speaking of change but has nothing to show isn't what AMERICA needs.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:30:43 +0000

I would love to see McCain and Obama in a town hall meeting and answering unscripted questions from unplanted people. Since his many gaffes of the past week alone, McCain is now practically reading his speeches because he can't think for himself. It would highlight the basic differences between the two men: one is well educated, intelligent, articulate and knows what is going on in the world, and the other is a bumbling speaker who doesn't know basic facts and can't answer straight-forward questions about his own thoughts. He has to look it up and get back to you. In other words, I will consult my advisors and when they tell me what to say I will let you know what I think. This is not a person who should be the president of our country. And since this is the only time that he has praised Obama, I don't call that running a respectful campaign. What else could he say about the first ever African American candidate in front of the NAACP?

By: Tim Hutchins

Tim Hutchins — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:24:58 +0000

John McCain is one of the greatest senators and patriots in the history of our country, as opposed to Barack Obama who has done nothing but talk/talk/talk. It is true that Obama is an impressive talker, if that is all one wants to hear. Surely, Americans want to know what's behind all that flip-flopping talk/talk/talk, and so far we don't know.