July 16, 2008
Posted: 01:00 PM ET

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Obama’s second national security spot this week focuses on loose nukes.
Obama’s second national security spot this week focuses on loose nukes.

(CNN) — Barack Obama has released his second ad with a national security focus in as many days Wednesday, amid a week of events designed to highlight the presumptive Democratic nominee’s credentials on that front.

In the new 30-second spot, “Changing World” – which, like “America’s Leadership” Tuesday, does not mention Iraq and Afghanistan — Obama again highlights his work on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to end the smuggling of loose nuclear weapons. The ad debuted on the same day he held a summit on the issue in Indiana, featuring prospective VPs Senator Evan Bayh and former Senator Sam Nunn as panelists.

“Forty years ago it was missile silos and the Cold War,” says the announcer, over images of missiles and other security threats. “Today, it’s cyber attacks…loose nukes…oil money funding terrorism.

“Barack Obama understands our changing world. On the Foreign Relations Committee, he co-sponsored a law to lock down loose nuclear weapons. As president, he’ll rebuild our alliances to take out terrorist networks, and fast-track alternatives so we stop spending billions on oil from hostile nations,” continues the announcer. “New leadership for a changing world.”

The ad will run on national cable starting Thursday.

Filed under: Barack Obama


just the facts   July 16th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

MJ- Please dont speak for the majority of the military…you are prob a Fobit….Fobgoblins don't speak for the military

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   July 16th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

just getting the freeking neoclowns out of power will do WONDERS for our country and its place in the world!

the neoCONs are unamerican. mcCON is unamerican!

read THE DARK SIDE by jane mayer, so we can ALL come together and send mcCON back to the cactus state. besides, it will be so much better for his arthritis and he'll have a lot more people to play pinochle with!!!

sarah   July 16th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

did the ad mention that his majesty has NOT attended a committee meeting in 2 yrs because he was busy running for president and not doing the job he was elected to do for the state of Illinois?

Mrs.L   July 16th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Willy you are a loser

Obama 08: 60 year old white female   July 16th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Please tell me ONE thing that McCain has done…not that he was a POW or he supported a surge when Iraq was falling apart or he works across party lines.

Please tell me ONE pice of legislation that he sponsored and which was past that demonstrated bipatisan support, helped Americans be safer and was part of the present administration. McCain is the empty suit with nothing but rhetoric!!

Rob indetroit   July 16th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

No, little willy you are the loser., Barack has shown true leadership, and brains, something that has been missing the last seven years.

Nova from NV   July 16th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Good attempt to use nuclear weapons to scare voters in to voting for him. Unfortunately his plan to hurry up the withdraw from Iraq shows short-sightedness and inexperience when it comes to national security. The Iranians would love to see us leave and would seized the power vacuum in Iraq. Don't elect him because he is black, but elect him if he is qualified.

Iam4mycountry   July 16th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Willy:

Do you have any reason behind your statement? For a Looser, he has really come far!!!! And for all those people that are loosing there homes and jobs he is our best hope!

Debby, NJ   July 16th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

McShamer's, Don't Hate
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

Iam4mycountry   July 16th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

I know all of people older than McCain, but most of them would say that they are to old to be president. It is a fact of life that when you are old that you don't think as fast. Take for instance the Question McCain was asked about Viagra being covered by insurance and Birth Control not. THAT WAS A SCARY MOMENT. He looks like the wheels feel off of his thinking machine and noone was there to bail him out. And what about him talking about Checoslovakia.(I probably did not spell that right) He is suppose to be an EXPERT on Foreign Policies. But he doesn't even remember that that country has not been around since the early 90's. He not only said it once but twice!!! Do you really want him talking to other foreign dignataries? Do you really want him representing our Country? Even though Obama does not have foriegn experience; I would rather have him as President. He has alot of good Ideas and he is smart enough to listen to advise and be able to process it. My dad had dementia. We knew it when he was 80, but It had actually started in his early 70's. It happens gradually over time. You just do not wake up one day and have dementia.

marvinj   July 16th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

If McCain gets into office I wonder if he will keep spending our money to pay off the groups in Iraq to keep down the violence instead of coming up with a real solution. We could stay the Republican course pay our enemies, borrow more money from our other enemies and drive the country into the ground economically .But they're rich so thats all that matters.

Remember Bin Laden stated they would destroy the U.S. economy , Chavez stated $200.00 a barrel oil do they no our elected officials better than we do?

Obama / Powell 08

Billy J -Austin-Tx   July 16th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Dang… I completely thought this guy was wrong for the POTUS and still feel like he is a liberal effete that does not have an inkling of empathy for joe sixpack. BUT…. the haters and numbskulls here have made me for him, just to see them choke on thier own bile.

Do I think he is naive, effete, northern liberal, Woody Guthrie or Mother Jones worst nightmare… yes. But at least he doesn't call day 'night' and up 'down' or just throw out insults for no reason at all. If ya'll vote for a candidate just because you hate the other one, you are really setting this country up for more grief than we already have.

WoW   July 16th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Tim, Seattle…
They allow us bases there and access to the mountains… and have since the start. We were able to invade Afghan out of their country. They've caught, detained and worked with our intell since the beginning… and to my knowledge they've not harbored anyone.

The northern mountain region is tough… which may explain why we struggle there… but Pakistan has been "Fairly" easy to work with… as easy as any mid east country we've dealt with.

Not to mention the 90 Nukes… if they we on the terrorist side… things could get a lot worse very quickly… so I'd imagine it would be in our interest to keep things cooprative… IMHO of course.

Griff   July 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

France thought they were so safe in 1940???? Germany just walked in… Your Luckt America,,,, Except… This is the 21st Century, and not the last…. Tanks? No thanks…. Fusilage of Megatons….

Lesley   July 16th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

It's nice to see that Bush is following Obama's advice and talking to "enemies" (without preconditions I might add) instead of attacking them. Why continue to support cold war policies McCain? Even Bush is starting to get a clue. I can't wait for you to flip flop on this one.

steven   July 16th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Warmonger McCain!
I Know How To Win Wars.

Could A McCain Supporter Please Tell Us, What Wars Has He Won.
McCain Your Not Scaring anyone.
You McCain supporters, Lets keep spending 10 billion a month
For What. Please Tell Us.

Walt, Belton,TX   July 16th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Just more of the same old B.S.! We;ve got plenty of rhetoric, how about some sound ideas on protecting the free world from muslims?

Bonnie   July 16th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Wow, you Obama haters are scared to death, well news flash, they found water on Mars, so start packing, since you are so sure that WHEN he is President, the U.S. will go to hell, if you hurry, you can catch the next shuttle.

Just Do It   July 16th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

James, Redlands, CA

Coordinated with our mutual partner…

I'm wide awake… and America is waking up…. Obama will be done shortly… in a year when the DNC should have taken the office of POTUS like candy… but nope… they nominate this clown.

All 57 States he's campaigned in will soon agree! (his words)

discerner   July 16th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

hey J Houston, TX,

The Terrorists have already said No to the proposal of Mr.Obama. Obviously they are many , many times smarter than the Messiah.

Tim, Seattle   July 16th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

MJ said : "The overwhelming majority of the military does not want this man to be the Commander in Chief.

So you talked to a statistically significant sample of military folks from all over the world and in all branches of the service? Wow, pretty impressive.
So how big was your sample, what were your survey questions and what were the % of respondants that convinced ytou that the majority dont want Barack.

Oh, thats right, your just an arm chair statistician who talked to his brother-in-law in the salvation army who said he didnt like Barack.

Nice try, you have nothing, man

David Husein Schultz in Chicago   July 16th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Obama Obama Obama!! WHOOOHOOOO!!!!

Rena   July 16th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

To those of you who keeping insisting that Barack need to make Hillary his VP; get over yourselves already. My goodness it has been a month now this is more than enough time for you to heal and move on. Barack don't owe Hillary anything she LOST! It is obvious he don't need her, this is a smart and intelligent man who knows how to make sound decisions and have good judgment, something Hillary didn't have. So why would he need her? All Hillary have going for herself is the Clinton name and a name is NOT something we need; we need someone with substance and the ability to run the country with great judgment and wisdom. Hillary has proved by her campaign management and the handling of her money she has neither one. So, please I am feed up with the Hillary mess; take your vote somewhere else if you don't want to join us in getting Senator Obama in to try an at less get some of the mess Bush has made straighten out. I can't even give him the title President because he does not deserve the acknowledgement.

Rena   July 16th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

To those of you who keeping insisting that Barack need to make Hillary his VP; get over yourselves already. My goodness it has been a month now this is more than enough time for you to heal and move on. Barack don't owe Hillary anything she LOST! It is obvious he don't need her, this is a smart and intelligent man who knows how to make sound decisions and have good judgment, something Hillary didn't have. So why would he need her? All Hillary have going for herself is the Clinton name and a name is NOT something we need; we need someone with substance and the ability to run the country with great judgment and wisdom. Hillary has proved by her campaign management and the handling of her money she has neither one. So, please I am feed up with the Hillary mess; take your vote somewhere else if you don't want to join us in getting Senator Obama in to try an at less get some of the mess Bush has made. I can't even give him the title President because he does not deserve the acknowledgement.

Willy-NOT   July 16th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

No Willy, you are the loser.

Henry   July 16th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

He's got my support and when Hillary's bill is paid, he'll have my money.

Dave   July 16th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

The funny thing about the HRC as VP debate…had she run a clean campaign and not ripped Obama apart for faults that she herself shares, and had her supporters not been so devisive, I think most everyone would have supported her as VP. But her attacks against him, and her supporters childish irrational behavior are the biggest factors against her becoming the VP pick.
It's sad that she and her supporters shot her chances to pieces.

Dems be dopes   July 16th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Obama is more of a cross between American Idol and the stars of WWF.

None of which are fit to lead, manage, or do much else.

Willy   July 16th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Obama is a loser

Tim, Seattle   July 16th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Wow said: "Pakistan has 90 Nukes… maybe he can lock those down when he invades them… even though they are on our side.

One question…what exatly has Pakistan done for us lately? Or at all? And arent the Taliban remnants in the border regions of PAkistan.?Their leadership sheltesr these people and then they cross the border and kill 9 of our guys.

I think we have to re-examine to what extent Pakistan is really 'on our side'. Obama is absolutely right.

J Houston, TX   July 16th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Dear Mr. Terrorist,

Please handover your nuclear weapons. We've destroyed all of ours and really want to rid the world of nuclear weapons. So what do you say? Want to give us yours now and quit with the whole "destroy Israel and America" thing? No? That's fine too.

Matt: honestly   July 16th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

To rexx, and all you haters. You have questions about where he stands, not that he hasn't been clear, but if you want more detail, educate yourself and GO TO HIS WEB SITE!!! GOOD GRIEF!!!!

cricket   July 16th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

How do you know McCain is telling the truth ? He has made more blunders than I can count. Why is it that some people want to follow the losers?

Al - Florida   July 16th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Hey Obama supporters,

If Obama was 70+ years old, you would point out to his wisdom.

If McCain was black, you would say respect the elders and specially an american hero.

So lets stop with the age discrimination.

Election Watcher   July 16th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

A nice start for national security would be for this clown to attend a meeting of the committee on Afghanistan that he's the head of. Oh, but wait he's too busy attending press events for his wife.
Just say Nobama '08.

what?   July 16th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

gotta love Obama…40 years ago that is BRILLIANT!!! but it is lost on some of the losers on this site.

Griff   July 16th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Desperation??? Maginon Line??? Excuse my Spelling…

rachae   July 16th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

go obama

Helen, NY   July 16th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

CNN is a comfortable mouthpiece for Barack Obama. I want to know why Senator Lugar is appearing on Barack's advertisement. Barack you can use your own senators like John Kerry or Ted Kennedy. You will get more votes. Do not think you are bipartisan. You are a left wing liberal and you will always be. I want to see if CNN publish these comments. I am sure not.

Mike - Texas   July 16th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Talk about somebody who doesn't have a clue!!! Only what his advisors tell him.

And Obama touts his "Senate Foreign Relations Committee" experience, PLEASE!!

Obama made less than a handful of meetings the entire time he was on the committee.

Talk about FAKE.

Do your reasearch people!!! WAKE UP AMERICA !!

Mark, B'ham., Al.   July 16th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

If Obama thinks what he is looking at are part of nuclear weapons we are in real trouble if he is elected President, since he would not know a nuke from an artillary shell casing!

McCain 08

President McCain   July 16th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

The American people should not follow anyone.
That's why we are a democracy.

Don Colony14Author, Mt Prospect, IL   July 16th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Exactly how is Saint Obama going to get the rest of the world to give up its chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons? Promise them all free health care? And after he's disarmed the United States, who will he turn to for defense, his military-hating buddies like William Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn?

What a naive fool. Nations that have such weapons will not give them up… nor will the United States. He can sing Kumbaya all he wants, but no U.S. Congress, even one run by the likes of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, will support the total nuclear disarmament he has suggested. Obama would be up against tremendous opposition if he tries such a move, and in doing so he'll certainly insure a loss of seats for the democrats in the 2010 elections.

For those of you who wrote (or believe) that "…Obama has plans to secure these weapons," exactly what are his "plans?" He doesn't have any plans, he simply offers empty promises and sophomoric platitudes that gullible people accept at face value. "Please destroy all your nasty weapons and we'll double foreign aid to your country" is not a plan, it's a useless plea from a weak-kneed fool. The people who believe he can eliminate these weapons are the same people who think a federal ban on handguns will prompt the criminal to turn in their weapons and apply for 9-to-5 jobs.

Peter (CA)   July 16th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Hey, MIke in Syracuse, how about admonishing the posters who refer to Democrats as "Stupid" "Mushy headed liberals" and "DemocRATS".

Or the posters on this topic who refer to Obama as "boy", or say he has a "nice shoeshine shuffle", or wonder why CNN is still in "Black History Month".

You want to say he has no experience, fine. I can say McCain has the wrong kind of experience and he has taken his experience and flopped on his beliefs to make Rush, Hannity, Coulter, and O'Reilly happy.

But the posters who say he is going to bring the country to ruin or turn it into an Islamic state are beyond pathetic.

Jayson   July 16th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

If Obama understood todays world he would chastise those who have continued to block drilling for oil in this country knowing full well that millions upon millions of dollars spent on oil end up funding terrorists organizations throughout the Middle East. Instead he spends his energies trying to convince us that even if we drill it will take ten years to get a drop of oil from new projects. The problem is that is not the case. Drilling in areas where there is already infrastructure could be brought online in 1-2 years. Deep water drilling would take 6-8 years to be brought online. By using the oil that is in the ground here not only would we stop exporting hundreds of billions of dollars to foreign governments but the government would receive billions of dollars in royalties that could be used to fund alternative energy research as well as transportation.

FEDUP   July 16th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I read this ad and it makes about as much sense as he does. What does it say? Change what? The problems he speaks of, are still here. What has he stopped? He stopped doing his job from day one. I don't trust either of these current jerks who want to lead this nation. One thinks we have 57 states, the other doesn't know that the world has changed. We are in big trouble with either of these jokers. I will write Hillary on my ballot, unless the DNC realizes their mistake with Obama and switch their votes to her in August.

Brandon Hillary PUMA 4Mc   July 16th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Hey Doris:
Well if he doesnt pick Hillary he can just get in that casket–Im sure I and many other Hillary supporters would be happy to bury him.

It's a done deal   July 16th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

McCain is so unelectable.

Cynthia - Arkansas   July 16th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Obama has the ability to truly change the world. He will be respected around the world and other world leaders will want to follow his lead. We are already seeing other world leaders come forward and want to negotiate for peace. The same ones he was called naive to even imagine.

Kim   July 16th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Lieberman, whisper in McBush's ear and tell him what a cyber attack is.

Justin, Ohio   July 16th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I'm glad the Messiah will take action on our National Security. Locking up nukes, taking out terrorists, entering into Pakistan uninvited and creating another war even though we can't win in Iraq and the surge has failed. I would say anyone that thinks these promises are brilliant, could you please tell me how the Messiah plans to accomplish any of these? OK, starting a war with Pakistan is pretty easy, so I'll give him that one. Also, I have heard rumors that he did create the Big Bang too.

Proud American   July 16th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

To Bobby Knight: Where is Obama going to lead you? Nobody knows . . . not even Obama. At that is the problem.

Dwight "Hussien" Eisenhower   July 16th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

The command and control leadership style taught at the US Naval Academy (where McCain was a student 50 YEARS AGO ) is not what we need in 2010.

Obama's style is what we need.

DW   July 16th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I agree Doris!!! Obama IS the POTUS of 2009-2016!!!! Hillary supporters are really SCARED Barack is definitely going to be ELECTED POTUS without Hillary. NO NO NO to BILLARY on the ticket with Barack. NOT NEEDED!!!!!

Bobby Knight   July 16th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

This man I can follow … McCain I can not.

not an obamabot, thank GOD   July 16th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

I cant wait to barrack the vote for Bob Barr. Maybe the "Change" we need in this country is from the 2 party dictatorship that we currently have, and not to a socialist country which barrack is taking us, or maybe we dont need to change to the united states of mexico like juan mcamnesty and his buddies at "the race"(la raza) want. Lets all agree to flush the toilet bowl known as congress, and elect people who care about the US CITIZEN the most discriminated voting block in the states these days.

Doris,Memphis,TN   July 16th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Obama is brillant!

Obama/Edwards
or
Obama/ Biden

I say NO, NO, NO to Hillary Clinton.
Barack if you put Hillary on your ticket
pick out your suit for your casket.

Brandon Hillary PUMA   July 16th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Where exactly is his record here???????
What gives him the credentials to discuss national security?
What a joke.

Mc Cain08 Hillary 2012.

rexx   July 16th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Obama is a mushy headed Lefty just like the rest of you nut jobs on the Left. This guy has ZERO accomplishments and is a first term flip flopper Senator who is more likely to get this country into more trouble then any President in the last 100 years. He has no real ideas or substance behind any of the "hope" paintbrush and acts like he invented liberalism. Hate to tell you people this but there is nothing new about Obama it is the same old Socialism that has been failing for over 100 years in this world. Debbs would be proud of you.

Proud American   July 16th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Obama will bow down in respect to every citizen of the world . . . except U.S. citizens. He believes we are all too stupid to understand the world around us . . . including learning a second language (which is especially ironic because he only speaks one language himself). He thinks we are all clinging to our guns and religions in the remote hills of West Virginia with missing teeth and wearing overalls.

TO ALL OF HIS "followers": keep in mind that B.H.S. has done nothing . . . NOTHING to earn the most powerful position in the world. And we know practically nothing about this man. Look at his voting record . . . or lack thereof. What does he plan to change? Nobody knows. He talks a big talk, but has no actions to back it up. Yet a lot of people are buying it. Scary. Anybody can stand up and yell for change while constantly repeating "yes, we can". Anybody who is planning to vote for Barack Obama — PLEASE RECONSIDER!

Watermann   July 16th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I am now trying my third comment.
To all intelligent Americans and Obama supporters. You know what I am afraid of? Just imagine what happens if any terrorist attack happens before November 4th. Al the simple minded voters will vote for McCain and the world will run into WW 3.

Bayou Joe   July 16th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

This man is so incredible that he almost becomes credible. He is everything to everyone. He will single handidly win war against the Islamic Jihadist. He will save our homes from foreclosue. He will clean up our neighborhoods. He will stop crime. He will lower our taxes, disband the IRS and everyone can live happily ever after. once he becomes President all your problems will be solved. Don't you just love this guy. I can't wait till November. to Vote for John McCain.

Vig   July 16th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Mr. Obama has flip-flopped on 9 issues in the last 3 weeks. What's going on here? What kind of leader is this? I don't think he knows what he's doing or talking about. They say his message is two-fold: change and unity. I say it's flip and flop.

dan   July 16th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

im sick of seeing people claim to be HRC/McCain supporters. They are POLAR opposites. Everything clinton fights for and wants done, McCain opposes and vice versa. There is no HRC/McCain supporters, there are only HRC supporters/Obama haters

Its like being a hardcore christain that doesn't believe in jesus. Its impossible.

Annette   July 16th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Since the polls show that a moderate percentage of people don't know Obama, this ad lays a foundation that Obama has spoken of countless times. Some may feel why advertise? Well if you want to be the President of the United States, you need to advertise who you are, what you are and what you are about. HELLO!

James, Redlands, CA   July 16th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

WoW- You are clearly clueless.
Bush has already authorized four forays into Pakistan by American military forces based on actionable intelligence. But you're not going to hear that on Hannity or Limbaugh or FOX.

Wake up.

nelson   July 16th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Re: Satire on Obama.
Much has been said on NPR, CNN and other networks about the Barrack-Michelle Satire's place in political life. Many are very offended. But the truer debate should be if the cartoon moves the debate from concerns such as the economy, Medicare, rising oil prices, Iraq war, et al. And if so, was this the foreseeable editorial intent. More, how long should we allow this truer debate to continue?

whiner   July 16th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

i watched his panel discussions today ,on security.those who dont see the leadership ability this man has to tackle problems with serious discussion,rather than just responding to the current NEWS of the day,are simply simple-minded.the man has more intelligence than the combined GOP party.

DW   July 16th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Ken, as you can see Obama DOESN'T NEED HRC on HIS ticket. Obama is doing quit well for himself, thank you. It appears that alot of Hillary supporters are PISSED that Obama is doing quit well on his own. He WILL WIN this election. Watch and see. Obama is no dummy. Stop sleeping on him.

Go Obama Go!!!!!! We love ya!!!!! Show your stuff!!!!

Watermann   July 16th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I would like to post another comment after reading the previous ones. I am deeply surprised how stupid and simple minded many of the comments are. Don`t they see or realize what the situation regarding terrorism is looking like? Osama Bin Laden will try everything possible to exceed the 9/11 tragedy. This requires an intelligent person in the White House and not someone who forgets tomorrow what he has sad yesterday. I pray that the Americans are not that stupid again to vote for a 5th grade student. BTW, I respect any military service somebody has rendered to his country but that should not automatically qualify someone to be the better President acting as Commander in Chief.

Desmond Sequeira   July 16th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

There is no doubt that OBAMA has the enlightened foreign policy leadership that has been sorely lacking in the "Bushed" years.

William Courtland, Waterford, ON   July 16th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

What is the point of advertising?

The core audience is either the Electoral College or the ad is addressing the public on behalf of congressional districts and the possible democratic candidates running for the people.

Maybe I think too much and should just become another mindless drone like the rest who have learned to conform in those government institutions of public education.

SIMP   July 16th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Independent Vet.

How do you know what's in his book is not true, from the sound of your blog you probably couldn't even read his book. You vets, if that's truly what you are, need to welcome someone that's willing to do something for you, look at your situation now. I can"t wait to see this commerical, I think Obama is on point.

Go Obama 08

NObama   July 16th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Another 30 second spot of fluff that doesn't say anything. He co-sponsored a resolution that suggested the US study ways to increase the monitoring of nuclear weapons. This is all. A co-sponsor of a suggestion to study.

That may be enough for Obamabots, but it is still the mark of a fool.

Mike, Syracuse NY   July 16th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Bob, San Fran. Have you read any of the Obama supporter blogs? McSame, McBush, Bush III, McWar, Repugs etc. McCain is respected by MOST of America, whether they plan to vote for him or not. The disrespect shown him and his suppoerters has bred the hatred, just like the similar tactics have made more than 30% of Hillary's supporters say they will vote for McCain or not vote. Meanwhile Obama is described as the second coming, brillaint, and right about everything for the past 2 years. Although how he can be right all the time and still change his positions on Iraq, fISA, NAFTA, etc is a hard trick. Obama has no record and has run nothing in his life. How anyone can say he'd make a competent president is insane.

Bulldog   July 16th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

First McCain said Obama was irresponsible for saying he would attack Al Queida in Pakistan if their was solid intelligence. Since calling Obama 'irresponsilbe' our miliarty has attacked Al Queida 4 times in Pakistan.

McCain calls Obama naive and reckless for wanting to set a timetable to get out of Iraq. Next thing you know the sovereign Iraq government demands we set a timetable.

McCain calls Obama reckless and an appeaser for saying he will sit down with leaders of countries unfriendly to the U.S. 3 months later the U.S. successfully appeases and negoitiates with N. Korea ('axis of evil') and they begin to dismantle their nuclear plants.

McCain and Bush call Obama an appeaser and irresponsible for saying he wants direct diplomacy with unfriendly countries rather than threats of war. Just yesterday the State Department announces they are sending a top level official to Iran to sit down and have direct talks.

Who has the judgement?

therealist   July 16th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Experience terrorists can count on…

MJ   July 16th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

As a long time member of the military, I weep for the future if this man is elected.

The overwhelming majority of the military does not want this man to be the Commander in Chief. He's nieve to no end and doesn't have a clue as to how military operations work or what war and battle is all about. Unfortunately most of his supports can't reply with anything but catch phrases, so I don't expect a reasonable response from any of them.

Slider   July 16th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

That's a nice shoeshine shuffle you do there, Senator Obama.

Keep dancin' before the tune changes during the debates. We all know how you sound when you have to actually "think".

Piper's coming, baby.

He's special   July 16th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Research of Barack Obama's public record shows that he has made no significant impact as either a community organizer, lawyer, state senator, or US senator.

Why not go for 0 and 5?

cheryl (RETIRED VETS FOR OBAMA)   July 16th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

WOW! I watched Obamas security meeting today, I am so impressed with this man, I cannot wait to have him respresent America when he is abroad in foriegn countries. HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN…….

Rick   July 16th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

His bearings are truly loose … see how hard he has to think to grasp the question. He should always have J. Leiberman by his side.

Strom Thurmond ... not   July 16th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Did I hear McCain say yesterday that ….

" I know how to WIN WARS?"

Please tell me … what war DID HE EVER Win???

This is a crock …

Typical White Person   July 16th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

CNN - the new BET

What's up with these "Black in America" specials? Isn't black history month over? I don't want to even THINK what CNN would do if a white guy suggested we have a "white history month".

CNN - Are you going to do a special on being "White in America" or "Asian in America" or "Norwegian in America"?

No wonder the race divide is getting wider. CNN is doing everything it can to make sure we never stop looking at people based on their color.

Democrats Unite & Vote Big   July 16th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

McCain doesn't own foreign policy. Far from it - Lately it looks like he is in a constant state of very questionable confusion. He's not a balanced-thinking leader. Obama displays more maturity and doesn't have the knee-jerk impulsiveness that McCain has a history of - which is kind of odd, given that McCain is a senior-citizen with about 25 years on Obama.

David from Ohio   July 16th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

I love the experience argument, particularly from Republicans. John Kerry actually served in Vietnam and was wounded, but somehow Bush had more foreign policy experience. Ronald Reagan had no foreign policy experience, but he's held up by Republicans as successful in that arena. The GOP's message comes down to this–trust us for another 4 years, we'll eventually get it right… Please….

Watermann   July 16th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

This ad shoes again the clear vision of Senator Obama. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are under control despite of the casualties which are regrettably part of every war. However, regarding terrorist attacks, the mayor threat are all those loose nuclear weapons or biological weapons. Are you not afraid of a much more serious attack compared to 9/11? If I would be an American citizen, I would prefer Barak Obama in the White House rather than John McCain.

You Know Who   July 16th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

I think the country is catching on….Obama is the right man / In the right place / at the right time. What more do we need from a president than his character, charisma, intellect, personality, leadership quality, youth and energy. And don't forget to top this off with good judgement. Obama'08.

Nevada Independant   July 16th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Although the current polls show that Americans describe McCain as more trusted on national security, in a few more months time, McCain won't lead Obama on a single issue.
Obama is running these kinds of ads to raise Americans' awareness about the real national security issues that face our nation and our world.
McCain is still beating the same ridiculous drum that Bush and company have been beating since 9/11. And, Americans are finally waking up to the reality that this administration has only helped itself and its friends in defense and oil through its phony "war on terror".
Their efforts in the middle east have only destablized the region further. The country and the world are ready to approach global security with intellegence and diplomacy, not bravado and ignorant arrogance.
There are real national security issues and I am so glad that Obama is rousing the awareness of people in this country.

Adam   July 16th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Obama isnt qualified to run a pizza parlour. He was in the senate only 133 days before forming his exploratory committee'

Be careful what you wish for bar-ock heads

Mark Ramsey MD Milwaukee WI   July 16th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

1/2 the democratic primary voters voted for Clinton. Do the right thing, Obama! Make her your VP choice. Do it now and unite the party again.

DEBBY, NJ   July 16th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

This Man is An Intellect…Always On Point
Ok McShame, your turn
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

Jamaal kansas   July 16th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

this is how a campaign should be ran Obama and his team are Brillant they are go getters he Knows that he has a Opening and it look like he is taking every opening

Jay   July 16th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

PUMA

Forget McCain

Clinton Democrats for Cynthia McKinney !!!

James Hussein, SC   July 16th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

ginny bell j.b.n.ga.,

Why don't you search the government for your information insted of a third-party site that gets to say anything they want?

Jean from Florida July 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

All of a sudden Obama is an authority..

Yes he IS one of the authority members (Senator). However, he is NOT the expert. Smart authority members use the information provided to them from experts to make sound and wise decisions. It called being informed. Can you say that about McCain?

Independant Vet   July 16th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

What ? NO RELIEF IN SIGHT.

HIS WORDS ARE SO TWISTED , AN FACTS IN DUE TIME WILL MAKE THE HEAD LINES.

EVEN IN HIS BOOK, THE TRUTH IS NOT THERE. YOU HAVE TO BE A SPEED READER , AN STUMBLE TO FIND ANY TRUTH IN WHAT HE SAY'S./ WHAT DID HE DO FOR HIS OWN STATE. ? UH —NOTHING.

BOTTOM LINE, HE IS TRYING TO BUY HIS WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE . UH HUH

NOOOOOO Obama NOO

Matthew   July 16th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

We really needed somebody to say "loose nukes are wrong"? Is that where our country is?

That's shameful. I'm not an Obama supporter- but if he was the first one to say- "Hey, people shouldn't just be able to BUY nukes!" Then, I thank him for educating the American politicians…

Open Your 3rd Eye   July 16th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

MARK MY WORDS:

When he takes office you will be shown truths and tellings beyond your capacity of imagination. Alot of dirty secrets will be revealed and your current idea of freedom will be exposed as structured and organized freedom. I am giving you a taste of what you will have to deal with because if you don't wake up until then, your mind and body will experience post tramatic shock. When you realize the bubble we've been in it will simply leave you in aw. But your vision will be forever cleared.

FOCUS ON NOW:

Presently we've allowed the tricks to make us 2nd guess the truth. GET BACK ON TRACK AMERICA. Stop fighting on these blogs and come together. No more democrat or republican, we are allowing them to label us & categorize us. START MAKING YOUR CHOICE BASED ON HONESTY NOT PARTY.

Ula Nejad- Sacramento Ca   July 16th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Okay try this……Obama's camp have some real idiots. How's that for leadership?

Bob, San Francisco, CA   July 16th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

The majority of Obama haters on the Ticker display such anger and ignorance that it baffles me as to why they really hate him so much.

These folks are the target audience for the disgusting 9-11 billboard ad in Florida (blaming terrorism on Democrats). These people are the target audience for the Oil Industry lobbies who want to convince people that drilling off shore and in Alaska will change the price of gas.

All the problems are because of latte-sipping liberals, right? Idiots.

George   July 16th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

NOBAMA will make us Weak!!!!

Rick FL   July 16th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Considering the many times Obama has been correct on these matters, I TRUST his judgment on national security far more.

Obama '08
Si se puede!

CTP   July 16th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Obama will be an amazing president! YES WE WILL!!!

Pepou   July 16th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

He is right ! No more nuclear weapons ! Iran, North Korea, Israel, beware.

Jeremy from South Florida   July 16th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

everyone talks about obama not having any experience and not accomplishing nothing…WTH did McBush accomplish the 26 years he's been in the senate…..NOTHING! he against womens rights, equal pay, health care for everyone, he even voted against to have MLK day a federal holiday!! Come On….Now he's talkin bout he win Wars…Which One, IRAQ lol……..McJoke is Pathetic…..

politicalgirl   July 16th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Wow!!! Obama with national security experience?????????????????????? What's the next JOKE?

Frank   July 16th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Obama has a real plan.oooooooooooook. He'll be President that's for sure. American's have a recent history of picking the worst candidate.

Tx Dem   July 16th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

McCain had someone introduce him to the Internet recently. He's decades behind modern day threats…

Bush refers to Google as "the Google" - also behind the times…

WoW   July 16th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Gotta love it… have a strategy prior to any investigation… haven't been there or talked to the guys on the ground but so what.

Pakistan has 90 Nukes… maybe he can lock those down when he invades them… even though they are on our side.

Great experience… clean up Washington when he comes from Chicago politics…. OMG…

What a joke… total clown… in a year when the Dems should be handed the POTUS office… they pick this guy. Un-Real…

Marj,Paso Robles, Cal   July 16th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Sounds like he now agrees with Presiden Bush on the war on terror. Welcome aboard (finally) BO.

Jeff   July 16th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Obama keeps trotting out his "experience" on the foreign realtions committee. What a joke. Obama has spent so little time doing the work of this committee it boggles the mind how he thinks he can claim any accomplishment.

ShayFad   July 16th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Quote from an McCain supporter
"But we don't know OBAMA, we don't watch anything other than FOX NEWS and listen to Rush Limbough. He's a scary man on there I tell you. He's got terrorist connections I tell you"
Give me a break!
He's a senator for heaven's sake.

Truth be told: If you don't know him, Google him. Research him. Get to know him. He's going to be the next president.
Stop feeding yourself with poison from Hannity and Limbough and the likes.
Stop hiding under the bliss of your ignorance.
Its YOUR FAULT if you don't know him.
I don't know McCain either, but I have researched what he stands for.

DW   July 16th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Now, tell me who's ready to be Commander-in-Chief???!!!! It's sure NOT McSame. Barack has ALL aspects involving the war covered. I've heard nothing from McSame but IRAN. I'm NOT impress with McSame's foreign policies at all. Barack covers ALL aspects of this war.

McSame ready to be Commander-inChief????? I don't think so!!!! Voters better think that one over or this Country could be in for a rude awakening. Seriously!!!

James, Redlands, CA   July 16th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

The policy positions he advocated about targeted attacks in Pakistan, meeting with N. Viet. and Iran, refocusing on Afghanistan which were all ridiculed by McCain, Bush, Clinton, and the right wing are all being done now by the Bush adminstration.

He has always shown the judgement to be Commander in cheif. The unpublicized facts are there to be found.

Obama was right.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   July 16th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

We will, we will
Barack you!

Kaye C.   July 16th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I will no longer use CNN as my home page. This article should be the headline, instead of a non time sensitive piece on the Mafia. Or the mortgage crisis developments. Or the override of Bush's veto of medicare. It's as if CNN is trying to calm fears by not highlighting the real news. Your bias is showing. Who owns CNN again? No longer the most trusted name is cable news.

Jay   July 16th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Clinton Democrats for Cynthia McKinney !!!

anonymous   July 16th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Oh wow! I'm impressed by the boy. NOT! What an absolute clown (ears and all).

peakarach,des moines,IA   July 16th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

CNN=HUSSEIN OBOMBMA #1 HEADQUARTER.

Ray   July 16th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Obama 08!

Cortez   July 16th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

It must be very difficult to make a candidate appear for National Defense when that candidate has no experience in the field. Not even a day in the Military. Maybe Hollywood can make a film starring Obama as a soldier taking out Al Qaeda operatives. Then the Public will think he has some military experience. Fiction will do when there is no substance.

Typical White Person   July 16th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

I'm surprised he brings up legislation since he has such a dismal record…

Bills-to-law in 110th congress: 0

109th congress: 2
S.2125 - relief for Congo
S.3757 - naming a post office for Katherine Dunham, the "Matriarch and Queen Mother of Black Dance"

And that is it. Everything else he either added amendments to or jumped on the bandwagon as a "co-sponsor".

Jan, Toronto   July 16th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Evolution in all scenarios is critical to proceed!
Regaining stability for America and its International Allies, must be address quickly to ensure the USA economy to regain its footing as the World leader it was!

therealist   July 16th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Does that picture say 1/11/2007??

Texan   July 16th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Obama wants to personally meet with the President of Iran, but he has repeatedly refused to meet Petraus or our troops on the ground.

Obama wanted to pull all or our troops out of Iraq in the middle of the so called, "Civil War" The democrats declared the war lost and Obama strongly opposed the surge.

The surge has worked extremely well, if Obama was in charge, it never would have happened. Obama would have recklessly walked out of Iraq in the middle of the "Civil War' and the country would have decended into utter chaos. Gas prices would be $8-$10 a gallon.

Please try to remember people.

demwit   July 16th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Wow! Just look at all those nukes he helped to lock down!!

ginny bell j.b.n.ga.   July 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

YOU MAY WANT TO RECHECK ANYTHING YOU SAY OBOMA CO SPONORED OR EVEN READ THE BILL….
SEEMS HE HAS MOSTLEY JUST TOOK UP SITTING ROOM IN THE ILL.SEN. AND THE STATE SEN.
THE PEOPLE DOING THE REPORTING CAN NOT FIND ANY THING HE STARTED OR HELPED ON IN EITHER SEN. THAT HE ACTUALLY FINISHED….
NEED PROOF?????
GO TO…. BREAKING FROM NEWSMAX.COM
READ….. KESSLER…… OBOMAS REMARKABLE INEXPERIENCE CAN'T BE IGNORED……..
FINNALLY SOMEBODY TOLD US THE TRUTH.
YOU WILL NOT GET THE TRUTH FROM CNN CANDY CAMPBELL LARRY KING WOLF OR ANDERSON AND ALL THERE PANELS BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL ABOUT OBOMA….
THEY HAVE HIM SITTING ON THE TOP OF THE PILE……
HE IS THE COMING,THE MOST PERFECT PERSON THEY HAVE EVER MET AND WORDS CAN NOT DESCRIBE HOW WONDERFUL HE IS.TO ALL CNN STAFF…..
GOD HELP US.
THEY SOLD HILL OUT AND ARE NOW WORKING ON SELLING MCCAIN OUT.

vw   July 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Doubt there will be enough american people trust his faith, his judgement, his leadership, and his patritism…

ProundToBeDemocrat   July 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Go Obama go you are one of a kind you make me pround by the sencond.

Jean from Florida   July 16th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

All of a sudden Obama is an authority..

Gimme a break.

Just a thought   July 16th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

People "smuggling loose nuclear weapons" don't care about law to begin with. What a meaningless piece of legislation that is. How about we make it illegal to hijack a plane? Oh, it is. And it doesn't prevent it?

Rob   July 16th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I dont know why (I think I have many reasons) but Obama makes me soooo mad. just thinking of him creates anger…. he is full of himself and has nothing than empty rhetorik.

Well, McCain is a lil bit better
Rob

Jim   July 16th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Que the fake republican Puma pact and the other trailor park trash idiots…

Michael   July 16th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Obama is to national security what Hillary Clinton is to feminity.

Jean from Florida   July 16th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Ok So Now Obama after doing nothing all these years, he's an
authority.

Gimme a break.

Ken   July 16th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Obama does not have what it takes to become a President! He lacks everything to get the job done. The only way that he is going to win in November is to have Hillary Clinton on the ticket with him.

If Obama does by chance get elected, our country will go down in history, and I mean for the terrible way. He will cause more damage than our present President Bush. Do we really want that?

GOD helps us all!

Ms. RDS   July 16th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I'm glad he's finally starting to highlight the things that he has done and the judgement he has had. Being a good commander-in-chief and fighting the war on terror has many different obstacles. Cyber terrorism is a significant issue. Many people don't know it because it's not as widely published but banks, companies and government entities are always being targeted and loosing millions of dollars. How can we have a president not computer savy when he will be the one to create government organizations to combat this problem?

Anonymous   July 16th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Great!!! I'll be tuning in to see it!!!!

GOBAMA!!!!

Micheal Eric Dyson   July 16th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Anybody out there recall John McCain calling Senator Obama “reckless and naïve” ?

And yet we now repeatedly see nations around the world, as well as the Bush administration, [and John McCain himself] following the FORIEGN POLICYleadership of Obama

Senator Obama has called for more brigades in Afghanistan for almost a year, now McCain is COPYING Obama on this point.

Senator Obama said we must engage in dialog with our enemies and be willing to solve problems diplomatically as well as militarily. Since that time

- Isreal has opened discussions with Syria
- The Bush Administration has agreed to meet with Iran on nuclear
- The Iraqi Prime Minister has called for a timetable for US troops to be removed from Iraq

Not to mention Obama being right about the US fighting the Iraq war to begin with.

Finally, McCain is quick to throw out the name of Petraus, but I’ve never heard him speak of the commanding general in Afghanistan. Strikes me as someone who knows the “buzzwords” but not the details of how the rubber meets the road.

His handlers will feed him the name and we will start to hear it in a few days from now. Of this, I’m sure

Last Honest man   July 16th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Are Americans really stupid enough to buy into this media BS?
I'm not talking about Democrats. We all know what they are.

susie   July 16th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Obama never held a meeting as chairman of that committee!

Biff Biffington   July 16th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

WOO HOOO! Go get 'em Barack!

CW4Barak   July 16th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Way to go Obama…..now watch the Repugnants try to say something negative….they are all so negative and pessimistic…..and all want to continue fighting and bombing, and fighting…..and they want us to believe that they are not bitter, but Michelle Obama is angry!! Puhleeze!

CD   July 16th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Do Americans know that there are several countries in the world that has loose biological weapons that terrorists can buy to harm America? Obama has plans to secure these weapons and some Americans are stupid enough to afford a myopic view of why McCain is better in War strategy than Obama. I pray we don't get the wake up call we so richly deserve.

Thomas, Illinois   July 16th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Nailed it….Obama 08

Texas Democrat for Life   July 16th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

That is why you have my vote President Obama!!

AT   July 16th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

As military Officer on Active Duty. His Leadership is needed today more than ever. A Strong, wise and disciplined leader with great forsight for an AMERICA STRONG! Obama is what the military has been waiting for since 2004!

LEADERSHIP FOR A NEW WORLD!

OBAMA 2008; 2012

Tony, Miami   July 16th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

“New leadership for a changing world.”
YES WE CAN

IQ   July 16th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

THIS IS FORWARD LOOKING AND BRILLIANT. THIS MAN IS TRULY PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL.

OBAMA………08

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   July 16th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

The Mc Pol Pot Regime has a new plan for Iran

McWar now wants to commit genocide on all Iranians and Persians. His new plan includes nicotine gas chambers and giant potash plants for there burned up bodies. This man does not care about human life at all. Just his family fortune and his wealthy lobbyist friends.

Candy West Virginia   July 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

This man's judgement is brilliant and he is proactive. He has foreseen issues way before the average person even knows about them. He is no dummy. Unlike mcwar who thought that Iraq was safe.

Monica for Obama in Indiana   July 16th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Good you go Obama!

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