Mccain/Jeb Bush '08

McCain has all to renounce his Foreign Policy credential over Obama.
First, a Presidential Candidate, or a President in that case, does not visit foreign countries for fact finding to formulate and declare his Foreign Policy. That is being naive. Not only he must have the Policy right from the beginning, but also essential that he makes it public before foreign visits. McCain goes to foreign (County/States) visits empty handed to gather opinions from foreign sources and advisers during visits then make policy. This is weird.

Second, Obama's visit is not a fact finding mission. He has his position made clear right from the "word go". He opposed the Iraq war, correctly foresaw its unbearable consequences, advocates for withdrawal and focus on Afghanistan. The surge and whatever success one may suggest are immaterial to him. Instead of doubting Obama's objection to the surge, for instance, the Americans should ask McCain how many Americans died both in Iraq and Afghanistan from when the so-called successful surge began? How much money spent in Iraq in the surge? How do such loss of lives and American tax payers money make America safer? I know even Obama commits serious mistake for making economy priority at the expense of the precious lives lost in the Iraq war, including the so-called successful surge. Hard to see the logic talking about war veterans and tour of duties while hardly mentioning innocently lost lives.

Third, McCain's trap was to label Obama flip-flopper, he wanted him to revise his stance on Iraq's surge after the visit to get what to say in the Campaign trail. He is empty handed, no wonder his policies are "Sen. Obama says…., he has nothing to offer Americans other than being a POW".

McCain, "You do not visit foreign Countries or war zones empty handed. You put something on the table so your hosts can have what to discuss as you visit them."

Actually, he was here for a fundraiser…local news says about 300 contributors attended receptions at SAC Museum – I had heard 1,000. each was the cost.

He was sure to mention Tom Osborne though, that should score points with the Nebraska Republicans! I am surprised Bob Devaney's name didn't come up.

He seems to be attached to places and events that happened "way back there"

Any fool can start a war.
A good commander in cheif will not start a war except when absolutely necessary.
Obama will be a good CIC. McSame helped start Iraq war and this has resulted in more than 4100 deaths and hundred of billions $ lost..

I support Obama mainly for his right judgement when he opposed this war

I live in Nebraska. There is a great chance that Nebraska will be won by McCain. Lets paint a picture, Larry the Cable guy pretty much represents the whole state except Omaha..and even in Omaha, people(90%) are so backwards, dumb and slow here that it would only make sense that McCain would win.

OBAMA "2008-2016″

Not to worry, Nebraska is much too smart to fall for BO. They don't like the smell of that…

Here's one of many Nebraskans voting for Obama.

Go Obama! Go Scott Kleeb for Senate! Go Jim Esch for Congress!

That might be the only state he won't get heckled in as much lol

Obama '08

It would be funny to see the NewYorker put McCain (Bush-Lite) on the cover with his wife Cindy running a beer brewery from the Whitehouse kitchen.

Of course he is not going to take Nebraska lightly! We all saw what happened to Hillary!

Obama/ Hagel

Nice shades!

John McCain is only coming here because he knows Obama will be competitive here. Why else would he come to a state that he is pretty confident about winning?

Let's hope Nebraskans change this state to a blue one this election!

Yeah! Raymond. I love Kiwis. I cannot understand the reasoning behind Hillary supporters not backing Obama. It does not add up. Let me see… Hillary and Obama had basically the same views on important issues and McCain's are opposite. Since Hillary did not get the nomination they are switching to him. Either they were supporting Hillary solely because she is a woman while turning their back on their party or they were Dems who are now turning on their party to vote for the other white candidate. It sounds pretty shallow either way. I was a Hillary supporter. I am a woman and neither black nor white and am independent. I am choosing my candidate on more meaningful issues other than race, religion, sex, or party. Isn't that the way it should be?

YEAH GRAMPS, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK…

UNITED WE'RE STRONGER

OBAMA (P) & CLINTON (VP) 2008-2014

NO TO "BUSH II" (MCCAIN), SERIOUSLY, TAKE IT EASY, YOU DON'T WANT TO BUMP YOUR HEAD AGAIN

no thanks to 8 years or republican out of control spending on trillion dollar war . we know it was a lie. make matters worse,you know you will have to pay up. your going to blame the democrats on that. call them socialist or do you mean owning up to republican irresponsibilities. not to mention the loss of lives.

unfortunately his track records backs another Bush term.
His stance on the war
we were winning, we wouldnt be there long
we will only be there long enough to train them
we were still rebuilding
we will be there 100 years
we will only be there till 2013
now he doesnt know how long.
can you say, just keep your wallet open for me ..

McCain believes we don't need to significantly change course. He credits Bush for overseeing "great progress economically," but he fails to mention that for the first time since World War II, we have experienced sustained national economic growth while personal incomes have dropped. McCain's economic stimulus plan is based on increased deregulation, slashing corporate taxes from 35 percent to 25 percent, and making permanent the Bush income tax cuts, which disproportionately benefit the wealthy.

dont blame the democrats, somebody eventually has to pay up.
i am sure they will say socialism when it hurts to be fiscally responsible since they haven't been in the last 8 years

No to McSame

In response to:
Mcno:
Phil in KC:
KRJ:
To clarify, I am off work, having been disabled by the V.A.I joined the Marines, instead of being drafted. I was in a force recon unit in Cambodia, and now paying for that service. I am not prejudiced, I just don't think with the major problems our country is facing, that Obama is qualified to lead us out of this mess. In all due respect to you that responeded to my post, I mostly see the same people on Msm, on here it is a little more "balanced."

If a<b, and b<c, then a<c…right?

McCain was runner up to Bush in 2000 GOP Nomination…therefore…

McCain<Bush

Bush=HORRIBLE PRESIDENT…therefore…

McCain<HORRIBLE PRESIDENT…

Simple Math.

Any Questions?

Hey James for Chicago–Obama isn't forcing anyone to donate money to his campaign. People, like me, are giving whatever we can because we're sick and tired of the rich getting richer from tax breaks and other GOP incentives. I'm just starting my own business and I'm far from flush, but I do feel it is well worth whatever I can give to help bring about change in this country. If you're so sick of not being able to feed your family, ask yourself why that is…what's been going on for the last few years to make it so difficult to make ends meet??

I'll give you a hint: Bush, Republicans, McCain…does that help? Sure, let the rich continue to donate to the candidates and let the rich continue to call the shots…NO THANK YOU!!

The average donation to the Obama campaign is $68. That's coming from good people like you and me, buddy, NOT some ulterior-motived industry or PAC. Only real change is possible when the little guy (hint: look in the mirror) has an active role in bringing it to fruition.

If you can't afford to give right now, DON'T. But don't belittle or discount what I felt I could give. I gave through choice and desire to make a change.

Peace.

Is it just me or is the left side of McCain's cheek swollen?

The man ain't in good health. He needs to just give it up.

Democrat's 08

So much for experience. CZECHOSLOVAKIA. We will soon hear stuffs like Rhodesia, USSR, Upper Volta, East Germany, West Germany etc. This guy is living in the past… age-old past. Let's have a change we can believe in. Please

OBAMA '08!

Obama is on track to win in a 300+ electoral college landslide.

He is winning ALL the 2004 Kerry states plus CO, NM, IA and OH.

He is very competetive in VA, FL, GA, NC, MT, NV, ND, and MO.

And McCain is campaigning in Nebraska? The old guy is doomed.

michelle obama will do and say ANYTHING to get into the White House.

PUMA people

Why don't you all grow up – your girl thought she was going to be crowned not elected, and let her courtiers run her 'campaign' into the toilet.

Are you really going to vote for eight more years of the same just because your candidate showed she wasn't capable of running a bath, let alone a country.

As we say here in NZ sounds like someone is tossing the toys out of the sandpit.

The Nebraska story sounds a bit like the media casting around for a story over the summer to me – roll on the VP annoucements (Crist and Rendell …).

KIWIS FOR OBAMA

I am sure glad I am not a member of the hate filled Obama campaign.

You people can't even get on a blog and debate with honest facts, all you can do is name call and slander.

I just hope you people aren't old enough to vote so we don't end up with the Obama in the White House.

McCain is obviously trying to raise funds, however, he runs the risk of seeming out of touch.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

NEBRASKA, if McCain doesnt win here he will win no where. I have never seen such a poor campaign this man has run. Going to place you should not. Its tells what kind of President he would be.

Wheres your next trip to Vermont.

Marc,

You called Barack Hussein Obama, Obama Bin Laden!

It s saying so much about yourself and nothing about Barack!

You wil see after a few years how wrong and hateful you were!

What has happend to you to become so bitter? I am very sorry for you
and your family.

I am so grateful when Barack wil be elected.
I am not an American but I thing global and he wil be my President too! He gives me hope for a better world and that is a miracle after
you last President.

Europe for Obama!

He remembered that Nebraska was a state? Instead of Red or Blue color us all SURPRISED!

McShame
You better not take any STATE for granted
BARACK THE VOTE AMERICA
CHANGE IS ON THE WAY !!!

Independent, nice commentary on the foreign policy issues. Time and again recently, from Iraq to Iran to Afghanistan, McCain and Republicans criticize Obama's policies, and then embrace them. Sitting down with Iran is simply the best.

How does his wive react on the strategic aquistion of Budweiser. Probably he supposes the aquistion was a simple Belgium tactics. A pity he does not know the difference.

Poor the country where stragegies were defined by the millitary (f.e. by Petraeus – according to McCain).

Is Nebraska a strategy for him ! This is simple tactics but he can´t understand the difference.

McCain is to dump to understand the difference between strategy and tactics ! According to McCain Petraeus did the strategy for Irak. Poor America – I expect to have the strategy done by the president. Whereever – in Nebraska or together with Czech Rep. or Slovakia.

WHO IS TO SAY HE WON'T FORGET NEXT WEEK! LOL

THE REASON THE PRESS DOES NOT FOLLOW MCCAIN OVER SEAS IS BECAUSE HE IS NO SMARTER THERE THAN HE IS HERE!!!

WHAT'S THE USE IF THEY HEAR HIS Alzheimer's IS FLARING UP AGAIN!

REPUBLICANS SHOULD BE WORRIED, THEY DON'T HAVE A CHANCE WITH SOMEONE IN THE BEGINING STAGES OF ALZHEIMER'S!!!!

CNN I TOLD YOU AND IN ABOUT 6 1/2 YEARS YOU WILL SEE WHAT IM SAYING!

OBAMA 08

Sue, it appears that Obama is the one who will institute a draft and send our sons to war–he was against war as a left-winger–now he wants his own war since he has become more center. I wish people would stop giving Obama credit for Iran talks–his talks were pandering and without pre-conditions–nowhere near the same as the tough talks with conditions going on now. He would be fooled by the terrorists in a heartbeat–he can't even keep his wife from blowing off her mouth..some leader.

HA…HA..HA Here in OMAHA or Lincoln the the most populated cities in Nebraska McSame doesn't have a Slim chance. Maybe he can count on some stupid Republicans in Rural areas that Just vote for Party in Opposition to the democrats. I call that stupidity and unpatriotism. Thank God I'm Independant.
Don't blame them they just watch MSM and check their email on Dial up AOL and know very little about OBAMA. McCain can pray that OBAMA does not end up with HAGEL as VP otherwise it will be another Lindon Johnson Scenario.

OBAMA /HAgel 08

How could you people talk this way towrds a war hero and promote someone that all he does is talk talk talk and more talk?

That's right, Sen. McCain, spend all your money. Good for you. I hope you will feel good when you take a red state. Because I predict a lot of red states will be blue in November.

What about campaigning in CZECHOSLOVAKIA ???

Mccain is not taking anyone for granted. Talk to hispanics even though the liberal media are claiming they're not supporting him. Talk to african americans, even though the liberal media are saying he's getting only 1% of african american support. Talk to main street, wall street, tree huggers and farmers even though the liberal media is calling him to pack up and go home….no use of running cuz his chances are zero. I like Mccain….he's facing a steep uphill battle with a smile and a ease in attitude that is very refreshing to see. I'll vote for him! sure I'll vote for Mccain.

I have a feeling OB will win Georgia, Virginia and Nebraska, everyone just wait and see!!!!!!

Mike, Syracuse NY….you sound more pathetic than your has been candidate……check the facts and then state what is correct, not your simple minded lies….why am I getting all worked up with this ET?

Jesus was born in a manger and swaddled in rags. John McCain was born in a canal zone swaddled in flags. Jesus turned water into wine. McCain turns oil into profits. Jesus healed the sick. McCain votes to cut off health care for kids.
Besides voting against nearly everything that doesn't benefit the filthy rich (when he shows up to vote at all), he's got a foul mouth and left his disabled wife for a young beer babe. Now why on earth wouldn't a good honest Christian vote for this man?

I think there is a legitimate argument that Nebraska will be up for grabs if Hagel joins the ticket or endorses Obama.

To James from Chicago

James,

I think that the poor people are giving theire money because
the have hope that Barack Obama wil give them a better future.
And I am sure he wil!
so, it is a good investment to support Barack because you wil
payed back later. And then all childeren wil have a better life.
The poverty of so many people in your country is terrible.
Obama is a caring person. His foreign policy is realy a big
change for the better.
He wil be the most respected President all over the world in history!

Europe for Obama!

lol.. the man on the pic. looks like one of Bush's secret service…

Kevin Leo-
I totally agree with you on your electoral college results. It looks as if BO will get somewhere between 317 and 330 electoral college votes, according to my calculations.

He will not get Nevada, Arkansas, nor North Carolina. He will get Virginia, Colorado, NM, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio. He will lose Florida. He will so effectively contest McCain in so many red states that McCain will be hard pressed to expand the base. There´s the possibility of Montana and North Dakota going to the Dems but those both will lose in a squeaker. Same for Nevada

The voters are suffering from a severe case of buyers remorse. They aren't buying the poisonous snake oil nostrums the Republicans have been peddling anymore. McCain isn't the underdog, he's road kill.

Mike Texas……you are voting for mc c, at last count there are 123,099 of you retards as your candidate

RJ CA you from caleeeeefornia? your candidate is pitiful, pathetic and………that´s enough for today

-0- IQ = no brain why am I wasting my time????

Democrats RISE UP!!!

Hey Obama folks,

If Obama was over 70 years old, you would be praising his experience and wisdom.

Let say McCain happened to be black, you would be telling us to respect and honor his courage and service to his country.

So what gives?

Does anyone notice McCain is trying to be a Republican Virsion of Obama. He has changed his Wardrobe to OBAMA like Crisp white shirts with fresh ties and that black jacket. OBAMA is surely making the Repubs sweat. Now OBAMA wears other color suits, ha ha, the Republicans are really falling in line with the OBAMA-CAMPAIGN plan for October. You can dress an ole republican bigot/racist in new suits but he is still abigoted/racist, sexist, ole empty suiter. McCain, the guy who was born in Panama, raised in Vietnam under Viet-cong brain washing!

Also, Mc is worried about Nebraska because Hagels judgement to support OBAMA just might swing the state, ha ha. ARIZONA DREAMING!

I hear McWar wants free trade with Persia.

Poor McWar has been trying to call the leader of Czechoslovakia for weeks now and all he gets is a recording saying the number is disconnected.

People who vote for Obama are asking for nothing but Drama. WAKE UP!

People who vote for McCain are asking for nothing but Pain. WISE UP!

"Shoe in for old John, let's watch obama pour $$$ into the states economy by campaigning for a loosing cause."

A loosing cause? The cause is loosing. Oh, wait just like Czechoslovakia , you got this wrong. It is LOSING. Nice try.

Obama '08

READ VOTERS

If you all like the way things going high gas,high food,loss job,loss homes….

You should vote John McCain

When Bill Clinton was president you had more money,food price low, house was cheap……..

You should vote OBAMA

OBAMA policies the same as Bill Clinton 250,000 or less that is 95% of you usa people will not get tax and will get a tax break.

McCain policies the same as BUSH im not sure what you will save.

Don't let Talk radio fool you read there policies on there web site.

Also even if you don't like OBAMA vote for his policies.

And if your a woman you in truble with McCain policies, good luck ladies.

VOTE SMART PEOPLE

CNN you Never fail to amaze me. In one day you have 5 tickers on Obama that are not newsworthy at all or have been discussed. You have 2 on mcCain both positive in the sense that McCain is trashing Obama on one of them and the second you all are talking about Nebraska being "safe" for McCain. The tone fo McCains campaign is trying to be demeaning to Obama to say the least. I have to give Obama alot of credit. he has not used any of teh crap against McCain from the primary, even though McCain has used stuff against him. He could have blasted mcCain for not knowing the difference between Suni and shia and that Czechoslovacia is no longer a country, but he hasn't. Because he is a man of true Character. God help this country if mcCain wins. And all you folks that fed into the media bias don't come cryin we you are living in a tin hut because McCain free traded your job to ubeckastan.

Let me tell you right now, as someone who is from Lincoln (The capitol of Nebraska for those of you who aren't as familiar with our state), there is a big movement happening…since each of our congressional districts gets a vote, Obama could actually win Nebraska, it wouldn't be easy, but he could do it!

The city of Omaha, roughly 500,000 people, has a large black voting base, which could easily turn that district blue, leaving Obama with the task of turning one more district blue.

I can tell you that Western Nebraska or the "Pan Handle" will vote McCain, however the biggest battleground will be the voters in the Congressional district where I live, Lincoln. If Obama can win Lincoln's Congressional district, he takes Nebraska.

He'll need to campaign, we're still a very red state, but he, with work, tv ads, and much volunteering, could possibley turn this very red state, a light shade of blue!

Omaha for Obama!

big roy

Can you smell modern revolution in wake… there wont be a republican party after this year, yahooooo

Jay

You are the queen of drama

McCain looks like Dr. Evil

This is sickening to look at hardly any comments on the actual content of the article just name calling? These are the people supporting Obama?

If you don't vote for McCain, you are a commie loving Wal-Mart shopper and you should have your American Flag pin taken away from you.

America, vote for a true Patriot, one with high morals and strong convictions.

Remember, Obama wears flip-flops!!

Only one question about Obama: WHO IS THIS GUY?

Go back to Illinois Obama Bin Laden!

MCCAIN 08!

hey mike in texas,
its 57 contests not 57 states.

It is evident that Obama's views on this war is starting to get accepted. The difference between McCain and Obama is that Barack looks at the big picture.

I find it funny that people say McCain is the man to right the ship but they're the same ones who voted Bush in and McCain was in congress when this country started it's fast downward spin to the ground. That and since conservatives still hold 49% of the senate and the presidency, their ignorance allows nothing to be accomplished in congress.

Obama is a very educated man who we call can relate to and would be the ideal person to be the next President.

Thanks for the laughs. My day is much brighter.
Obama 08

He should compete in Nebraska, as he has very little chance of winning this Fall. America needs change, we do not need four more years of Bush politics either nationally or internationally. We need a POTUS with good sound judgment that can move us forward and pull us out of this quagmire.

McCain can not take any state for granted. He just seems to be running on and trying to promote fear. Yes we have problems that promote some fear of what may happen but the economy is key. The War in Iraq just sucks up money better than the best vaccum you can buy. When if we where just in Afganasitan tracking and fighting the REAL bad guys it would still be less costly and we just might cacth Bin Laden. Ask several troops now in Iraq they are tired of playing police and would rather be in the REAL WAR fighting terrorist and bringing them to justice.

republicans too sore they dont have a great candidate.
the oldie party is showing itself.
Every time liberals come up with an new idea. You guys bash it bash it. Then 10 years later you adapt it as your own and no one elses

rip van winkle (McSame) wakes up in
CZECHOSLOVAKIA.

Haha McSenile. Barack is making you campaign in states your supposed to win. It won't matter if you raise $400 million. Barack will bankrupt you and your party. His strategy is working. Maybe you should campaign in Czechoslovakia, you'll have a better chance of winning there.

You liberals crack me up. Your a very creative mean spirited bunch. I was riding the fence for a while there but you've convinced me through your dialogue here that I won't be on your team this year. Never mind the fact that your candidate is inexperienced, acts like a baby on the mention of any opinion other than his. He needs to ride his unicorn into the sunset.

Thank goodness I came to my senses. To think I was even considering to be as pathetic and hateful as you. Just what our nation needs especially now. BTW, nice job bashing Big Roy. I'm sure he deserved it. Incredible.

McCain/08

Absolutley – are you serious?

We love our country too (Obama supporters) and are tired of the GOP.

he hears footsteps!

Sarge in Florida:

You are right, Bush is an IDIOT and a LIAR!!!

Jay

If I remember correctly our last eight years were full of drama!

Obama 08

Go Obama '08.

At least he's got the state name right. His comment about Czeckoslavakia was bogus–it's the Czeck Republic and Slovakia–guess his experience is not too helpful.

Why this election if even close is beyond comprehension. McCain is an American patriot who has served his country for fifty years. He has worked with democrats on serious national issues his entire political life. The base of his own party has nothing but disdain for his bipartisan efforts.

Now lets look at Obama. The man has never worked with anyone not a democrat. He has voted with his liberal base over 95% of the time. He has not sponsored one piece of serious legislation. In fact, he had only worked in the United States Senate a little more than 140 days when he began running for President. The man is a speech. In fact nobody would even know him if it wasn't for his speeches. His entire candidacy is a joke.

McCain = Bush

Maybe McUninformed could go on line and take a look at the latest electoral map. Oh wait, that's right, he doesn't know how to use a computer or what that www thing even is. Nevermind.

duplicate copy found….but why didn't you post it, CNN?

A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE FOR:

MORE WAR, "BOMB….. BOMB……..BOMB IRAN" A WAR WE CAN'T AFFORD.

MORE OF OUR TROOPS DYING, BEING MAIMED…….

MORE NATIONAL DEBT, IS …….$10 TRILLION NOT ENOUGH? AND GUESS WHAT WE OWE MOST OF THE MONEY TO SAUDI ARABIA, CHINA AND DUBAI!

MORE LIES, MISINFORMATION.

MORE TAX PAYERS MONEY BEING SPENT ON IRAQ…….. $1.38 BILLION A DAY!

MORE AMERICANS WITHOUT HEALTHCARE, CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT WE COULD DO WITH THE $650 BILLION THE WAR IN IRAQ HAS COST US?

BUT GO AHEAD AND VOTE FOR MORE OF THE SAME.

What a remarkably FUBAR campaign! He will win Nebraska, so he needs to be spending time elsewhere–not hiding in the corn fields. So far, his campaign has been remarkably inept, almost a giveaway to Obama. I suspect that he'll find it increasingly difficult to gather money and volunteers if he doesn't shake up his organization. Shape up and fly right, senator!

McCain will lose Nebraska…perhaps the most republican state in the nation next to Alaska (no offense to people who live there)

McCain came to Nebraska for a kolache!

We can't have a president who looks like such a creeper!

I see the 2nd district going blue.

Dave, Illinois

Take it from another Dave in Illinois when I say don't consider the attitude of internet posters in basing your opinion of a candidate. We have seen plenty of nonsense from all sides during the course of this campaign. The type of nonsense that would discourage a person like yourself from voting at all. Please consider the candidates' stance on issues and not your impressions of this board.

Obama 08

McCain was the under-funded underdog in the primaries too, and he came out on top. Rasmussen polls today show Obama at 44% and McCain at 42%…..statistically, they are tied. In other words, Obama has an underwhelming lead.

Obama will find out that money (and he has tons of it) won't be able to buy him the presidency. The American people are not stupid enough to be bought.

Was for Hillary…..now McCain all the way!

PUMA!

People who vote for Obama are asking for nothing but Drama. WAKE UP!

Three words: McCain's Voodoo Economics

Free and The Brave: Sounds like you are having a great time during your unemployment time, High gas prices, people around you losing their jobs and homes . you seem to be seeing others but not yourself, what a guy a real American. No one want to be taken care of, they want their own just like YOU! Again just like YOU given a chance people generally perform well, no matter what Ethnic they come from. which in this country that would be one of mixed ethnic.

As a Dem in NE who has never had their vote mean anything – I would LOVE to see Obama take Nebraska. Kerry won Lancaster County (Lincoln) in 2004…..doesn't mean much, but there's hope – Obama is swaying over so many, I would not be surprised if he took the eastern side of the state that has the population – may not materialize into electoral votes, but I think it'd be a wake up call to the GOP. Rural NE will always be red.

I love that Obama isn't conceding anything – he's showing that your vote matters to him even if you're in a "red" state.

I had the priveledge of seeing Obama when he came to Omaha prior to the Nebraska caucus.

Obama/Clark '08!

Didn't realize that this was the comment section to post the lamest Czechoslovakia jokes of all time. Can we now make fun of a candidate who has never taken a principled stand in his entire political career? Unfortunately O can't call a focus group to decide how to immediately react in a national or international crisis and he can't simply vote 'present' either like he did over 130 times in the Illinois State Senate.

mccain has his crook shades on.

Is he really that white or is he just plain old. McSame must look like a monster in real life.
Obama08.

These CNN blogs are full of Liberals. its pathetic

Big Roy are you upset that Bush is now trying to do what Obama has said he would do if COMMANDOR IN CHIEF? IE: Engage in talks with Iran, Focus our forces in Afghanistan. Wow Bush is now trying to STEAL Obamas thunder to try to make a name for himself before he leaves office..I have the name for him. actually two names. IDIOT and LIER.

old man mccain needs to retire

My Friends…my friends…..Where am I ????

Mc Cain is still ahead on money so how he can claim to be the underdog ?

Dear "Free and the Brave" – I check CNN.com during my lunch hour.

As poor a sounding public speaker as George Bush is Senator McCain has him beat.

He doesn't look or sound Presidential.

He claims to know how to win wars but hasn't won any.

He claims all the credit for the situation in Iraq being improved but fails to mention that 100,000 locals are on the U.S. payroll and are being blackmailed to keep the peace. He fails to mention that barriers, walls and check points have separated Iraq's religious factions and is the main reason that the deaths are down.

This is not the definition of WINNING A WAR. Far from it. It's been a major distraction from the main job at hand. To fight El Queda and find Bin Laden.

OK Obama losers. McCain mispoke about Czechoslovakia. Obama said there were 57 states. Which is more relevant to being President of the US? Besides, one of Obama's VP short list, Sen. Nunn made the same mistake as McCain. So if that's the best you've got, put a sock in it. You people are pathetic.

Look its Casper!

There really is a meaningful difference between the two men vying to be president this year. One wants it so badly that he lied about his intention to run, while the other was willing to sacrifice it out of love for his country. And, in the final analysis, it is that difference that makes all the difference.

Americans for McCain '08

Hey guess what it has just been announced Washington is one clown short of becoming a full blown circus so let's all get behind John McCain and make it a complete package.

Let all those whiners who are convinced we're in a recession go to a shrink and get their heads back on straight. 26% of Americans approve of the Bush/McCain policies and if the other 74% can't make a go of it then let them swim for it. McCain '08!!

Oh yeah complete the team with Gramm or Romney that way we can truthfully say we have a mormon or moron.

McCain LOST to the worst president in our history.

Take note, people. He lost for a lot of reasons. He is not qualified to be POTUS.

He is such a "well-kept" man (sarcasm). His rich wife takes good care of him. Just look at his gorgeous suits. If I were voting on fashion-he would definitely get my vote. However, since I am not he just looks "well-kept."

Go Obama/Biden!

John you want to winthis election? all you need to do s pick Hilary for VP spot. Why not, Lugar maybe Obamas.

I applaud NE and ME for allocating their electoral votes. I really don't like the winner-take-all approach. It is not reflective of the popular vote. If a Republican wins the state and all the electoral votes go to the Republican candidate, it disenfrachises all the Democrats and independents who voted Democrat – and vice-vesa. Plus, in a close election, it can make the outcome look more lop-sided than it actually is – or could even award the election to the candidate who lost the popular vote, as we have seen.
As to the subject of the article, McCain should not take NE for granted – especially if Obama reaches out to Hagel.

McCliar, old man, old ideas, out of touch ,out of time. Really decent man just that your ideas are to old. Good luck with your war in Czechoslovakia uh Nebraska uh Iraq uh where am I? Warmonger, liar.JUST WHAT THE rEPUBLICANS OREDRED!!!

I thought Nebraska is the capital of Czechoslovakia!! Why is he campaigning in another country???? OOppppsss! my bad.

Uncle Fluffy can't take any state for granted this time around. GA is going BLUE!!!

You thought Bush looked foolish representing the US on domestic issues AND the foreign stage – politically, economically, diplomatically, militarily, and on trade issues. It would be more of the same downward spiral with McCain, maybe even at a faster rate.

A – Look at who McCain is truly representing, and decide if you fall into that category. B – Then look to see if he is actually a functional leader. He is functioning out of anger with spotty results and represents the very rich. He is just not what the country needs at this critical time.

PUMA's= DIMWHIT

DUMB INMATURE WOMEN, HILARY'S INSANE TOOLS

Let's call them what they really are!

Obama 08

McCain is a mixed breed: 50% Bush 50% Cheney. Bush is not as much of a WAR Monger as McCain. McCain and Cheney are much more alike in this area.

Texas Trail Dog,

one word for you: lowercase.

McCain looks like he was photoshopped into a scene from Men in Black in that picture.

Nebarska is not stupi! You think they don't know you will start a draft and take their sons next? I PRAY that you are crushed in all 50 states you old mwarmonger!

Do we really want John McCain over our educational school system? Yikes!!!! McCain has no plan to improve our schools, roads/highways and national services(other than joining the military). John McCain is out of touch with the 21 century.

For the love of your children vote Obama 08!!!!!!

So McCain's net worth is $40 million, has more experience, and the RNC is raising more money than the DNC, but yet he's "the underdog?" No one is buying it McFlipFlop.

"Absolutely July 17th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Nebraska is all for McCain!

Obama won't stand a chance here.

We all love our country, opposed to Obama and company!"

SPEAK FOR YOURSELF! Last time I check, I still speak for myself. I haven't voted for you to represent my state. ANd the hot dogs were good.

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?

Give the good people of Nebraska a few more months and they will come to see that McCain is a sham and reject him.

Don’t take my word for it, Ted Sampley, who fought with US Special Forces in Vietnam and is now a leading campaigner for veterans’ rights, said: ‘I have been following John McCain’s career for nearly 20 years. I know him personally. There is something wrong with this guy and let me tell you what it is – deceit.

‘When he came home and saw that Carol was not the beauty he left behind, he started running around on her almost right away. Everybody around him knew it.

‘Eventually he met Cindy and she was young and beautiful and very wealthy. At that point McCain just dumped Carol for something he thought was better.

‘This is a guy who makes such a big deal about his character. He has no character. He is a fake. If there was any character in that first marriage, it all belonged to Carol.’

For more information just google “McCain first wife”

President Bush is sending Diplomats to talk to Iran. A plan is underway to cut troops from Iraq and bolster Afghanistan. Everything thing that Rock Obama said, Bush is now doing. McLame must be holding his nose till he turns blue and crying his eyes out.

Dear Free and Brave I take it then you are either at lunch or stealing company time to surf the internet. Loser!

A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square … sounds to me like you are in the Twilight Zone … this from the Boy From New York City … sitting in Ray’s Rock House.

Drink yourself sillier …

After the way Reagan treated the farmers, especially in the Grain Belt, how could they continue to vote for the GOP?!

Might it have something to do with the scare tactics used by the GOP in the past about "poor people moving in next door" or the welfare system or, better yet, the welfare people moving in next door?!

NEBRASKA IS THE CAPITAL CITY OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA……….i hope mcSenile remembers that.

He is looking darn handsome! Almost like a shortter version of Tommy Lee Jones in MIB. I am sure seeing his style I will forget all about inflation, mortgage and energy crisis, war, and pretty slim and grim picture of my own retirement account!

You know, McCain kinda a little bit looks like "Underdog".

Broken record: "I don't take your state for granted." Good to see Obama
still ahead in the polls!

"Dr." Mimi aka "Venus" aka "David Goldman": You are about as funny as an amoeba.

McCain's foreign policy credential is a BIG ZERO.

IRAQ POLICY:
* OCCUPY 100 MORE YEARS
> 4000 AMERICAN DEAD
> 50,000 AMERICAN INJURED & DISABLED
> 1 TRILLION DOLLAR WASTED
> 100,000 AMERICAN SUFFERING FROM POST TRAUMATIC DISORDER
> 600,000 IRAQIS DEAD (MOSTLY CIVILIANS, WOMEN & CHILDRENS)
> 2 MILLION IRAQIS UPROOTED FROM THEIR HOME & REFUGEE IN OTHER COUNTRIES.
> 1 MILLION IRAQIS DISPLACED IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY
* NOW IRAQ IS DIVIDED IN TO 3 REGION, SHIA, SUNNI & KURD
* NO WMD
* IRAQ IS HANDED OVER TO SHIAS CLOSE TO IRAN

IRAN POLICY: BOMB, BOMB & BOMB

G8 POLICY: McCain will drive russia out & will not include China in G8 (two nuclear power)
BY THE WAY Price of Gas: >$5 Gallon

I stloe this from another question. Just thought it was interesting!!!

Be careful Nebraska. If he gets mad you will be put on his bomb target list. I think you will be about number 23 on the list.

I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT ANYONE WOULD EVEN CONSIDER VOTING FOR MCCAIN . HE ISN'T BRIGHT ENOUGH TO REPRESENT US ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE. WE WILL LOOK LIKE FOOLS NOT TO MENTION WHAT DOMESTIC ISSUES WILL LOOK LIKE.

As I have been off work for some time and reading these blogs, MSM in particular, it's become obvious to me, seeing the same names, morning noon and night, that most of you are not working. More likely than not, living off your parents. I now can see why you support Obama. He promises to care for you cradle to the grave, so you can continue to be a drain on society.

WHY NOT JOHN IT SEEMS OBAMA IS TAKING A WHOLE LOT OF STATES FOR GRANTED. HE IS GOING TO WAKE UP TO A SAD REALIZATION COME NOVEMBER AFTER HE MAKES THE WRONG SELECTION FOR HIS VP.

That's generous of you, John. But the fact is, you can't afford to take ANY state for granted. Try and hold onto your own state, then worry abotu the others.

Read the comments above to get a true picture of the mentality that Obamites possess. This is the crowd that we want in the Whitehouse? CNN and MSNBC want this empty suit and his sideshow in power so they have a circus to report on till 2012. God help us!

I believe McCain is a really decent guy and honorable person. He's just taking plays out of the wrong handbook and that's what's hurting him the most. He needs to fly straight, like he previously stated, or don't fly at all.

Thank you so much.

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! Where is his flag pin!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH
TERRORIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

good mcbush, spend all that special interest money in every state. maybe you will have to use some of cindy's money to tide you over.

At his age, John McCain cannot afford to take ANYTHING FOR GRANTED! HA!

Mr. McCain should drop out of the race. he is no good. jAmerica deserve a better candidate.

GIVE IT UP MCCAIN YOUR GOING TO LOSE

McCain shouldn't take ANY state for granted.

AS WEAK AS THIS GUY IS HE BETTER NOT TAKE ANYTHING EASY. BUT I HAS TO ADMIT THAT HE IS TERRIBLE FOR THE REPUBS.

GO OOOOOOOOOO …..OBAMA…….08

Nicole in NE July 17th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I know it sounds crazy to some, but Lincoln & Omaha districts could swing for Obama, they have seperate delegates here.

There is a growing support here for Obama and also for other local democrats. It could be close

They both should campaign here
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She's right. I lived in both District 1 and District 2 (Lincoln and Omaha's districts) in the last few months–moved to Lincoln to be closer to school–and both are very strongly leaning towards Obama so it wouldn't surprise me at all if Obama gets 4, if not all 5, of our states delegates.

Obama has campaigned here and plans to come back. There is absolutely nothing wrong with focusing on us here in Nebraska. We are just as important as every other state.

McCain's speech and experience blows Obama away!! You can see it in the way he speaks….. Amazing!!

How McCain can be leading in the polls as the person American trust most when it come so a crisis is beyond me. He cannot even remember what he voted for as evidence recently when asked by a reporter about his support for Viagra and not birth control pills. God forbid we ever has a crisis and he's has to answer the phone. I trust Obama judgement ans wisdom. Not McWar. And what's this BS about I know how to win. He was a prisoner.

big roy "These CNN blogs are full of Liberals. its pathetic"

You should go to Politico, um I mean Republico.com
They never miss a chance to put out a story in a negative light.

McCain/Grim Reaper 08!!!!!!!!!!

Hey big roy, I think you mean this blog is full of thinking people who observe the state of the country and know things need to change. If you want to read blog posts from fellow mouth-breathing Republicans, go to Faux News. With their ratings sagging, I'm sure they'd love to have you.

All this money Obama is raising is coming from people that cannot afford it, mostly people that cannot affor to buy food for their kids.
I have no problem with Obama raising millions, but let it come from the rich who can afford it. He should have taken public financing and not food out of childrens mouths.

I think Obama could win without buying his way into the White House.

Of course Obama supporters will comment on this blog as saying I am a racist. ANYONE that isn't going to vote for Obama they say is a racist. Vote for who you believe in.

CzechoNebraska is up for grabs.El Bomber is hell scared.

West Virginia and Kentucky are McCain's only safe spots. Besides those two Redneck strongholds, there's nowhere to run to. This will be a landslide of seismic proportions… Although, now that good'ole American Budweiser (the Redneck's preferred beverage) just got bought out by a foreign company, maybe even they"ve finally had enough of Republican rule. Perhaps WV and KY can give up their prejidice if it means saving their American brew!

big roy, the country is full of liberals.

The economy isn't tough, John; it's all in your mind, remember?

Stop whining!

McSame Bomb Bomb Bomb Czechoslovakia opps!!!!! sorry forget no longer exist. What an old goat………

SAY no Mc-copy Cat BuSh

I guess we have to take the vice-presidential selection of Senator Chuck Hagel seriously:)!

I know it sounds crazy to some, but Lincoln & Omaha districts could swing for Obama, they have seperate delegates here.

There is a growing support here for Obama and also for other local democrats. It could be close

They both should campaign here

Obama 08′

These CNN blogs are full of Liberals. its pathetic

McCain can't take ANY states for granted!!

Especially since he is only running in 50 states whereas Obama is running in 57.

How about a retirement home in Nebraska, with a dementia ward.

John McCain doesn't know how to use the internet. He's never sent an email before. And this guy is a United States Senator in the 21st Century. Talk about a good reason for term limits in Congress. Please, let's vote for someone who has a better sense of modern day society. Vote Obama.

You shouldn't take any state for granted, people are sick of the non caring, for the rich only republicans like yourself. But hey there's always Iraq….

McCain doesn't know Czechoslovakia is now the Czech Republic and has been for many years. Pathetic.

Nebraska is all for McCain!

Obama won't stand a chance here.

We all love our country, opposed to Obama and company!

In spite of what the polls may be saying right now, I forsee Obama winning the presidency with over 300 electoral college votes. It doesn't matter if he wins a state by 2% or 20%, he is going to rewrite the electoral college map and win the presidency with a mandate. The debates will be McCain's downfall and that is why Barack is not agreeing to the town hall meetings right now…this sets McCain up for the kill in the Fall.

Sorry McCain, you are on your own. You will lose in every state because we all support Barack Obama, our next president. You supposed to be the most experience candidate but we are all disappointed by all your mistakes. It is time for you to retired or seek medication for alzeimer.

John McCain a true Republican….like Bush.

Bob Barr in 08!

In any case, McCain does fully recognize that Czechoslovakia is a vital issue to Nebraska.

John Mcain hopefully you will lose in every state!!!!!!!!!! go obama 08

To be honest McCain needs all the help he can get! This man is behind in his own state of Arizona. John McCain needs to give it up. The economy is too bad, and people are tired of the government spending money for a war that was based on a big fat lie. We can't afford another 100 yrs.

Gates is trying to figure out a way to send troops to Afghaniston. The military is at its limits. Obama, was right from the beginning. Now, we have an envoy meeting with the Iranians, troops being sifted to Afghaniston. We need a President with good judgement and intelligence. Take a good look at our economy, its in shambles. It will get worse before it rebounds. There are many more pople who will lose their jobs and homes. No McCain! Obama, yes we can and will!

Sir, It’s a 50 state strategy by the Obama campaign and they will force you not to take a single state for granted and ware you (and your money) out! What a strategy! What political genius from the Obama side!

WHAT DO YOU CALL A FOREIGN AFFAIRS EXPERT THAT

IS WORKING ON THE NONEXISTENT ISSUES OF A NON

EXISTENT NATION( HAS BEEN FOR 16 YEARS) ?

A N U T T Y MCSAME. that is my funny for the day.

Czechoslovakia is in Nebraska – not the other way round.

(CNN) — John McCain has made a recent habit of telling audiences at his fundraisers that he is “the underdog in this race

I know about UNDERDOG………SOME BODY THROW THIS GUY A BONE…..SO a MAN think it …….SO IS HE !!!!!

Seems like Obama's strategy is working already. Go ahead and bleed yourself dry in Nebraska, McCain. I'm sure the state could use it given the economic mess created by the Bush/Reagan policies you whole-heartedly agree with.

What once was red will turn purple….from sea to shining sea!

Now all he needs to do is figure out where Nebraska is and he's all set.

He shouls be more worried about VA, CO, NC, GA, NM, NV, AZ, IA, and IN which are supposed to be red states. I think he'll be okay in Neb.

Shoe in for old John, let's watch obama pour $$$ into the states economy by campaigning for a loosing cause.

"We’ve got a headwind because our economy’s tough.”

Yes, Grampy, we've all been talkin' 'bout it since the beginning of the year and beyond when you were still sayin' it was sound and we'd all be fine. Thanks for coming out of the last century with all your innovation and foresight. Your vision on the economy is about a clear as your vision in Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq. Still wearin' those blinders when you can remember where they are old mule, huh?

More, The 'Wolf Hound" to me John.. Never the underdog….
You make Borack Obama the Shadow of a Whippet. – Long. Thin. A chasing the Hare….Which he will never catch….

OUR "HERO" WITH THE SHARP FOREIGN POLICY, IS JUST

SPENDING WAY TOO MUCH TIME ON CZECHOSLOVAKIA.

CHECK YOUR SELF AMERICA! MCSAME IS OUT OF TOUCH &

OUT OF HIS MIND.

he's less likely to get heckled in NE.

McCain '08

I hope he loses in every state

McCain also stated he thinks Nebraska is the most important state in Czechoslovakia.

One of two things: either he is worried that Obama might pull off another Johnson landside (not likely but certainly not beyond the realm of possibility) or he is just trying to create an image and raise funds.

10 years sober

He's wearing some really swanky shades. CNN why not report on the type of shades he's wearing? Oh wait… you only focus your tabloid journalism on Obama.

MCCLUELESS HAS TO KEEP A KEAN EYE ON CZECHOSLOVAKIA.

OF COURSE HE DOESN'T HAVE A KEAN EYE OR MIND.

Hey look, it's Casper!

He should not take Czekoslovakia for granted either …

Lol. I think that Obama will win Nebraska because of the way they allocate votes.