Our nation would make a rebound if Obama is our next president. I hope the media and my fellow voters can stay focused on the issues that most directly and most profoundly affect human life here in our country and around the world, rather than become distracted by relatively minor issues (such as, for example, whether or not states can decide if homosexuals can get marriage benefits).

Responses to other comments:

Publicity stunt? McCain has mocked Obama for not making such a trip! Also, a responsible, sincere candidate would make the trip.

Why is Obama still campaigning? LOL! Bush got elected a second time, despite his lack of leadership after 9/11 and despite initiating a war with Iraq! Also, look at McCain's current support; it's only 5% less than Obama's right now. People still don't connect the Republican party with *everything* wrong about practical living conditions (banking woes, gas prices, terror/paranoia levels, etc). That's the ongoing challenge Obama faces, all the way up to election day. It's easy to spread rumors and create distractions, but it's expensive to inform people and correct misconceptions, and this is why Obama will probably have to outspend McCain by 2 to 1 all the way to election day.

And regarding "the new guy" analogy someone made: Sometimes the enthusiastic, eager "new guy" in the office proves to be a person who turns things around and gives the company new energy and success for the long term.

Regarding the "phony" charges: Phony about what? Obama has integrity. Obama is on a trip to get a closer look at circumstances in different countries, just as he said he would. In general, Obama has made every effort to do the right thing in accordance with evolving conditions. Sometimes this means changing plans and making compromises, but always with the goal of doing what is best.

To the person spelling America with a "k" above and questioning why Obama continue to campaign if he will win by a landslide all I have to say is that situations change. Opponents attack and if you don't respond you get hurt. I have confidence that Obama will do well even fantastic if he is elected but I know there are people like you who would do anything to prevent that. So I work hard to get him elected because I beleive it is the best thing for our country.

Dems are stuck in the fix they rigged July 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

To Obama supporters:

If Obama will win in a landslide… why do you need to keep blogging to defend and promote him?

Why does he keep ON campaigning? Why does he need to spend MORE and MORE money?

AmeriKa is ready for change, right? The republican brand is out of favor- so that the LEAST democrat is better than the MOST republican.
Democrats don't have to worry… no one wants another republican.

So, what is the hang up for Obama? Why is he still pandering for EVERY vote?

Isn't cheating his way into power working out as well as hoped and expected?

Where is this landslide in this year when NO democrat can lose. Obama should be winning just by carrying the "democrat" label… but instead he needs to waste millions on self-promotion.
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what part of YES WE CAN dont yuou get?

What an arrogant opportunist. He and his thugs can kiss my butt!!! He wants to now go to Afghanistan and as Hillary pointed out months ago he should have been working what he was elected for and done something as head of the oversight hearings on Afghanistan. But NOPE, he's been too busy raising money to run for the leader of America.

This guy is creepy to say the least. He doesn't speak for this American and he has no record to prove he can accomplish anything. "Just words".. words you can Xerox.

No way is Obama fit to lead this great nation. He's hardly an American himself.

Go away you and your thug losers… won't forget how your money and bullies cheated your way in the caucuses.

REBECCA, Ohio you low life….plain jealous of the intelligence that Mrs Obama has and displays?

Obama is King….another low life simple mind repugnant

RJ, CA….another one….please read and be informed…a chartered jet by the OBAMA campaign….and we gladly pay for it…the CONTRIBUTORS

Dave, Illinois….boy, another one…..I might as well group them all

Lisa….intelligence lisa, intelligenge…which you for obvious trasons LACK

Democrats have forgotten their own ideals…..and what do you think you piece of s..t has been doing?…..sleeping…..STFU

SUPERMAN…ZOOM….boy, my list of repugnants is getting silly!

Amerika the beautiful….haven´t you heard the saying? LOVE YOURSELF FIRST and THEN OTHERS…..and learn how to spell

tim…..and your candidate wouldn´t even qualify as a beer salesman…..no brains…..poor guy

Wolf…..another idiot just blogged….STFU

CELEBRITY-SHIP……brainless comment…feel sorry for you

CELEBRITY-SHIP……, the choice for the republicans are Ron Paul !!! Operation chaos worked both way, you got the weaker candidate, he already lost before trying to become president, and the Dems got the better choice and are winning in all polls…

O barack what did we do before u whom ever u r. Talk is like the wind here now there later what ever u say I have solid doubts National Health Care maybe in 4or8 years u know there is no $$$ now we r in serious times I would like to say ok but your boosters keep slipping under that big ol bus of yours. here today there tomorrow once your in and thats a strong maybe whom will they blame O Hillary O Bill Obama not him he is not a mere mortal we will see 4 yrs from now we will see……..

Monica for Obama from Indiana – all thumbs up! To Rebecca from Toledo – it is good you do not speak for all of us.

Don't be jealous McBush lovers, aka dodo birds. At least he knows where he is and who he's visiting. Unlike McSame ( let me see, is it sunni or shiite?). The Mcbush sham is over. Time for believable leadership.

Don't be jealous McBush lovers, aka dodo birds. At least he knows wherehe is and who he's visiting. Unlike McSame ( let me see, is it sunni or shiite?). The Mcbush sham is over. Time for believable leadership.

This trip will show those countries what's great about America. Barack Obama is a intelligent, thoughtful and honest man. He'll do us proud.
Go get em' Obama!!! AMERICA IS WITH YOU ALL THE WAY!!

Most of people around the world cannot wait to see obama in the white house, read european,asian or african newspapers via internet or chat with the people overseas ask them how the feel about this guy. barack obama is the only candidate who can repair american image abroad,vote for change or keep the statu quo going and keep on complaining about high gas price,jobs losses and the list goes on and on…

Thanks to the Surge and our troops in Iraq, the Iraq Govt can ask for combat troop reductions and eventual withdrawl. Obama and his media groupies will be all over this to try to take credit for what has already been done without having to SURRENDER first.

It is truely scary that Obama, the media and his supporters are so naive as to think that this completely unproven, untested and inexperienced person will somehow make the world change. All he has to do is show up and they will all Love us again. When he is elected he can ATTACK Pakistan!!! to get Bin Laden and all the terrorists will just lay down their arms and the "phonie war on terrorism" (asthey call it) will be over.

At least lets make Obama answer tough questions about his policy ideas so the voters can see who he really is; I think they will make the level headed choice and not elect him President.

Its good that the Prime Minister of Iraq has publicly supported President Obama's foreign policy on troop withdrawal. They will have to work very closely together over the next few years to pull Iraq out of the trashcan that Bush has put it in.

Why in God's name would Senator McCain leak Senator Obama's arrival in Iraq this weekend? Why?, why?, and why would a reasonable person in his right mind do?

I wish the idiots in this blog and every other blog that has to do with the election process would stop referring to Senator Obama as "President".

He hasn't even been nominated yet and you idiots are referring to him as your crowned leader.

Give me a break. He is referred to as either Mr. Obama or Senator Obama, and that it.

Crowley needs to worry about her own image (and her journalism skills), not Barack Obama. What an incredible time to be alive!

I can't believe this is ONLY his first trip to Afghanistan. What a disgrace. You know he's doing this for political reasons only.

Obama is not qualified to be president and there is no way he will win in the fall. He is nothing more then an empty suit lying hypocrite. Do you people realize that he is not the person you were brainwashed into blindly following. He has reversed his stance on everything that should have been important to you. Anyone still supporting him has junk for brains.

I believe in Democracy but unfortunately you will not find it in the Democratic Party.

Puma Power

Rebecca From Toledo, Ohio July 19th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Does Obama think we are all stupid?? He is ONLY doing this as a
PR stunt. He dosen't know diddley about foreign affairs. I hope he leaves his wife at home so she dosen't get up and make one of her stupid speeches.
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no pumpkin…i think WE just think your stupid along with PUMA.

Wow "Dems are stuck in the mess they rigged", are you really that clueless? It's called a "campaign". You should look up the term sometime. It means to go out and convince voters that they should vote for you. As for the $300 million, presumably none of that is your money, so what do you care how he spends it?

I'll even give you a dollar if you can produce a single proven, verified instance of Obama "cheating his way into power". Just one. I'll wait…

Godspeed to Senator Obama!
I have no doubt he'll knock their socks off!!

Do America proud Senator Obama.

Griff.Don't be a hater.Give Obama a chance to salvage what is left of this economy after 8 long years of bad management.

A chance to improve America's standing in the world.A chance to bring our troops home.

Obama 08.God bless the Democratic party and God bless this nation of WHINNERS!

Not the first time a Senator travled to Iraq–McCain been there many times — Photo Op — something they all do.

Wouldn't it be good if the next president was ready on day 1.

Obama has a lot of work to do to prep for his new job.

Everybody was yelling for Clinton to give up when she had the lead in popular votes–why doesn't McCain throw in the towel already and vote to Save America?

ya know – if you all love mcwarmonger so much, go to faux noise – they do a better promotion of him than cnn

To the Idiot that took a slam at the Guns in the West. Let me make it perfectly clear…IT IS THOSE GUNS IN OUR HOMES THAT WILL KEEP AMERICA FREE ONCE THE SOCIALIST/MARXISTS TAKE OVER.

Why do you think that the first action of a Socialist Government is to take the weapons away from law abiding citizens. Just ask the Cubans and Chileans.
You will take my guns when you pry them from my cold dead hands.

what are you thinking? said it best: "safe trip Mr. President….a new and better face of America the world will get to see." Gee I forgot what it felt like to have a representative of the United States travel abroad and not be the laughing stock of the planet. I travel extensively: the middle east, Europe, Russia, and China and it is awkward to have people ask me why we elected this doofus. "He was selected, not elected and I didn't vote for him either time." Yes, what are you thinking? you are 100% right: a better face of America.

bk – your ignorance came thru loud and clear

This Marxist Candidate is perfect for Europe., But not for the U S of A.

Enjoy the free ride Obama, it will end at Denver. The Democratic Party wants to win in November and they know that only Hillary or another
Mainstream Democrat has that chance. Then again what do I know ,I predicted that Nixon would lose to McGovern and look how that turned out. The mainstream candidate vs. the flower children and peaceniks and Nixon won hands down.

LOL @ All the McCain supporters. You cried about Obama not going, now that he is there youre saying it is only a photo op. Which one is it? Lol

Oh by the way, Iraqi leader Al Maliki praised Obama on his troop withdrawal plan.

THE IRAQIS WANT US OUT OF THEIR COUNTRY!!!! Thats all that matters.

Obama '08

McCain is the one who wants to continue the Iraq war and kick Russia out of G8. Obama undestands that it is important to focus on Afghanistan. Obama understands that the USA needs to make allies and not enemies in the world.

120% of voters — something wrong with the poll me thinks.

The Commander in Chief of the Military is a Civilian for a Reason.

The Founders didn't want a miitary man in charge of the military–Military men weren't trusted with this responsibility by the Framers and Founders of this Great Country–Civilian leadership is to protect and defend America

Dems are stuck in the fix they rigged+salt of the earth+Amerika the beautiful=All the same person.

Are you SO ashamed of your candidate and yourself that you cannot even sign your comments with your name and location, but have to pretend to be different people?
Typical TROLL of the GOP kind. Go spew your hate at townhall dot com, where like-minded morons lurk.

D. Casey | Tecumseh, Mo.

"It's about politics. "

No kidding. He's a politician, like your boss. Did you just now figure out what business you're in?

RJ, CA

You LEFT OUT one VERY IMPORTANT PART of Barack's statement..

Barack went on to say………'.AMERICA HAS ONLY ONE PRESIDENT AT A TIME"

Any one remember PERL HARBOR? If your to young get your History books out and read. What the blue blazes were we doing when we were attacked?

Great job Obama. McCain criticizes him for not going…now he complains when he does. Make up your mind and quit being a hyprocrite.

Obama brings fresh new vision, leadership and ideas…will be the perfect breath of fresh air the USA needs to repair our negative perception all across the world. You can tell from the photos he is uplifting the spirits of the troops and is 100 times more committed to winning the REAL war which is Afganistan, NOT Iraq.

ABC,NBC, and CBS should be taken off the air for backing a candidate. Obama probably gets to read the questions first they are going to ask him. What a sham!

Yea Obama has good judgement alright. He spends 20 years in that hate filled church and never said a word. Anybody that takes their children to teach them to hate too, isn't worth the time of day let alone being president. I hope they keep him over there. He needs to take his mean hateful wife with him. Maybe they will keep her too. I doubt it nobody wants her.

Hey – McCain also had to pander to Columbia (CAFTA) and Canada.

But then, those were just photo-ops too, right idiots?

Grow up !!!!

Obama '08

Thank God for Barack Obama!!!

Go Obama, show the world us Americans actually DO care about others and we don't feel superior to them!

We should be in Afghanistan, where the terrorists have been all along, not in Iraq, the terrorists came AFTER we invaded.

Obama '08

Let the McCain campaign and the current administration say what they will about this trip (careful what you wish for, McCain… it didn't really work out how you planned, now, did it?), I know Senator Obama will make us proud.

Like Michelle Obama, the Obama campaign – its direction and goals and means of getting there – I am really, really proud to be an American and a supporter of Barack Obama.

Gosh that feels good. It's been a really, really long time since I've been proud of an American politician.

The next POTUS: Barack Obama!

Casey | Tecumseh, Mo.

Let the McCain campaign and the current administration say what they will about this trip (careful what you wish for, McCain… it didn't really work out how you planned, now, did it?), I know Senator Obama will make us proud.

Like Michelle Obama, the Obama campaign – its direction and goals and means of getting there – make me proud to be an American and a supporter of Barack Obama.

Gosh that feels good. It's been a really, really long time since I've been proud of an American politician.

The next POTUS: Barack Obama!

Casey | Tecumseh, Mo.

I don't really like Obama. I feel like it's all about him instead of it being about how he is going to help the American people. It's a popularity contest whitch he loves. He tells us he is this great guy why is he hanging around biggets. But in the end I will vote for him. Sad to vote for someone I don't like or trust.

amen to your prayer

Obama has good judgement! Obama is the most intelligent. Read the article in Time magazine. McCain was a terrible student, and a heavy drinker in college. I don't want another stupid man to become the President. Too much is a stake. No more " D" students". We had one already Bush! The article said he was a terrible student too!. Well, we have a terrible economy now! Babrack the most intelligent person for the job of President. Barack the vote!

do you have any source for that, Lisa? Or is that more 'psyhic' feeling u have about so manythings? We will have to see how Obama does as the week goes forth. GOod luck to him and be safe.

McCain is a good man, but his policies are all over the place, inconsistent and hypocritical.

Question….How do you know if he is phony? You have not even given him the chance. How do you know that the REAL Barack isn't what you see?

OH My I will surely vote for Obama now. Man what courage what guts what foreign policy credentials. Wow your the man Obama. Go to Afghanistan and play some basketball then tell the guys and girls that their not alone, the troops in Iraq will soon be there with them. WowI am just so glad you put my views on your foreign policy credentials at ease. You go Guy. Oh and I loved the way you were caressing that lady GI's face, the look on your face is hysterical. Do not remember seeing you look like that when your with your little wife.

I Can Hear You Whining From Hear Mccain!

Crowley, you're pathetic. You have "I Love McCain" "Republican Forever" branded on your forehead. No one should ever mistake her for an unbiased journalist!

He's a fraud and the world will see through this sham soon enough. A political novice and lightweight that reads from a telepropter well but is able to provide no new ideas. Another pathetic November loss for the Dems who refuse to learn from their mistakes: another far left lib cannot win. Obama will inevitably join the likes of Dukakis, Gore and Kerry…

Lisa,

Have you ever crossed the boundaries of your county? I doubt. So, stop talking about something you are clueless on. Ha ha ha ha!

After Senator Obama completes his foreign tour, can the two major candidates start a series of face to face debates as soon as possible?

HELLO AMERICA?!?

Is it just me or is everyone taking cues from Sen. Barack Obama?

What other conformation do we need?

McCain is wrong on the future of U.S. Foreign/Domestic policy and Sen. Obama is right!

Iran even called the nuclear TALKS with the European Union productive. Let me say it again—TALKS! More often than not, war is not the most pervasive form of achieving the common good. On foreign and domestic policy, Sen. Obama's judgement has been impeccable with very few exceptions. Sen. McCain has sided with President Bush's style of foreign and domestic policy, which has achieved very little.

Hats off to Condi Rice for finally convincing this administration to take a more conciliatory tone with North Korea and Iran.

Dave, Illinois -

Don't worry — the American people are getting it. They're not stupid – they follow the news – and they can smell a weasel a mile away. Obama just makes good copy for the lazy newsman — that's all. HE WILL NOT BE ELECTED PRESIDENT!

Thank You Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki For Backing Barack Obama's troop withdrawal plan.

The Warmonger will Hate This, He Knows How To Win Wars

Obama 08

Maybe Bush and McCain should have visted Iraq before they waged war against the WRONG country.

Brad July 19th, 2008 11:45 am ET wrote:

"In a recent Washington Post/ABC News poll, 48 percent of registered voters said Obama would make a good commander in chief, compared with 72 percent for his Republican rival, John McCain."

So… that adds up to 120%. Pretty efficient survey there.
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If the question was asked as "pick one" then you are right. But it is possible for a person to think both of them would make a good commander in chief. If they asked "Would Obama" followed by "would McCain" then there is no problem with their numbers.

The point is that less than half the voters think Obama is qualified…

This guy is a kid. He is trying learn about foreign policy and Afghanistan. This is very risky for our country.

You can sure tell who the RePUCs are on this site…Hurry up DEBATES—-Obama 08

McCain is stuck with the Bush policies and has to promote them to keep the conservative base. To try and cover this up McCain tried to triangulate between himself, Bush & Obama and trashed Bush in the process.

The White House just hit back and gave it to McCain right between the eyes by releasing the al maliki email and saying it was an error.

McCain's entire campaign has been one gigantic blunder after another with him putting his feet in his mouth on a daily basis. My only question would be is this a result of age or is it truly just a sign of him having below average intelligence.

RJ, CA, in case you don't know, Europe are our allies… Just like McCain went there and talked with them, so do Obama, you know talk ?? not just put a gun in peoples faces….

Why did you not whine about McCain going to europe, on your tax money and he even manged to do a little money pickup in UK…

Love the little slip the white house did, emailing the press about an Iraq pullout, just like Obama said from the beginning.. Now who is the leader !!!!!!

who's paying for this junket?

The whole world loves Obama so you haters move over if i can be an american citzen for one day i will vote for Obama

YES WE CAN!!! He will change the awful image Bush and McBush have created over the last 8 years! NO MORE WARMONGERS in Washington! Go Obama!

Hey 'Down with Obama', why do you hate America so much?

Obama world tour begins…

I've worked with guys like this before. They brown-nose their way into a corporate leadership position on the "fast track" and know absolutely nothing about the job they are supposed to be doing. They got the job by smoozing the managers but usually end up relying on their staff to cover their arses.

That is, until they are forced to make a real decision all on their own or show true leadership in a crisis – and then they crash and burn.

Is this what we want for our country?

The Military men have more respect for real men not mice. This is not new for military leaeders. World leaders know his lack lustre resume. That is the only embarrasement I can think of. But of course, they have to welcome him gracefully. They would hate dissappoint their own people.

I'm sure Obama has a fresh surrender plan for the war in Afghanistan. If you think he and his Left wing buddies will stop with surrender in Iraq then you would be rudely awakened if he got elected. It's a good think this guy won't get close to winning. Once his far Left policies are exposed for what they are he will be hammered.

Angry conservatives are mad because obama is interesting, is going to be the next president and the world loves him, I know you are frustrated.

RJ in CA, it is reported that taxpayers are paying for a PORTION of this trip, as they did for McCain's trip. That would mean the fact-finding missions. Everything else is happily paid for by supporters of Barack Obama.

One trip makes him an expert and an authority.

If McCain could get the crowds, the media attention and the positive reaction from American allies, he would be doing exactly the same thing!!! Jealousy and hypocrisy!!

McCain's photo ops are all about attacking, smearing and embellishing. He is running as a war vet yet has only released 60 of 600 pages of his record. The voters and the press should be demanding to see all of them!!

Poor silly old John he forgot the old adage, "Be careful what you asked for you just might get it!".

Obama's trip will be a new beginning and firmly plant the seeds for a better world under strong leadership from the U.S. as well as helping the country get some of it's moral authority back.

Likely many Americans don't realize how their country's image abroad is an integral part of their growth and stability for future generations.

It's hard to sugar coat what John McCain will portray on the world stage with his memory lapses and silly over pronounced grin. " My friends" I just want you to know I am the commander and chief of the U.S. and far above having to discuss anything or negotiate anything because if you don't like what I say or do then I'll kill ya!!!!!

This trip of Obama's has turned into a three ring circus. I think it is nothing but a huge Grandstand play by Obama. The Pope did not get this much attention, shame on the Media for blowing this out of proportion. Obama calls this a fact finding mission yet he has already laid out his plans, isn't that backward thinking. Without his advisers on foreign policy he is dead in the water. Those leaders in Europe are not stupid, they will see him for what he is. Nothing but a glory seeker who will do and say anything to get elected. By the way, has anyone ever noticed that he thinks he is never wrong?? "To err is human" maybe his is not human.

People around the world want change. NOT THIS TIME Republicans and PUMA nuts!!

I hope he takes his wife along and gives her free rein to speak. She's a great Republican.

These obama trip thing has got energized and I dont know why its like when he gives speeches, everyone is talking about cnn fox news cant have enough slamming and critizicing it but still everyone is interested. While mc old is in czecoslovakia sleeping.

yeah, and what about that committe he chaired?

he was not there…..

just increasing his carbon emissions across this country

which he can't offset…..however, he will preach about the environment

he be a chump

Big deal. More publicity and blah-blah-blah to try and cover up Obama's total lack of foreign experience and the fact that he is not qualified to be President.

Photo op! They can have him….He is a fraud, and will do more harm for the American people if elected…We need Hillary 2012…!

I Know How To Win WARS McCain.
Lets take our 10 Billion a Month To Afghanistan And Start This Mess
All Over Again.

Warmonger McCain Not For President

Will Michelle be doing any shopping in Kabul? Perhaps some Persian rugs for the Blue Room. Barack Hussein is so brave for going on this trip. Perhaps the Congressional Medal of honor for him.

Go OBAMA Go
BARACK THE VOTE AMERICA !!!

contrary to what McCain and company have said about Obama's trip to Afghanastan and Iraq Obama was exactly right in laying out his concept of policy in the region before he visits. The US goverment bases US policy decisions on the needs, interests and values of the United States of America.

Obama laid out what he believes should be the overall US goals and objectives in the regions; specifics could alter the timing a little but the overal objectives and missions need to be defined from the home for interests of the United States.

the resources of the United States need to be allocated based on the overall interests and ability of the United States, not the perceived needs of commanders serving in foreign countries. Yes, a shrewd commander in chief will listen to the input of these commanders; but a true CIC will set the mission that those commanders are working towards.

So when more Troops are being killed in Afghanistan, will he set a timetable for that war also?

Obama is a chump

McCain is not too much better

BE SAFE & COME BACK HOME TO US.

GOD ALWAYS BLESS & KEEP YOU.

McCain is a dangerous risk. He told a group at a fundraiser yesterday that Obama was expected to land in Iraq this weekend. I heard the actual audio on the news last night.

He was willing to risk the safety of his candidate, be it intentional or a slip, either way, this is a slip up that cannot be tolerated.

Between this and the lies that he tells daily, McCain and Hillary Supporters for McCain and PUMA need to really look at this man, watch his so-called town hall meetings, do your own research and stop taking all your cues from the media. You will find that your candidate is far less than what he portrays.

He is tough enough and he will make a difference.

This is a good thing. What I can not understand is how McCain can stand there and slam Obama for not going to Iraq, Afganistan and other countries; then turn around and slam him again for going. Talking about being confusing, McCain can not have it both ways.
It is also Ironic that the Iraqi PM stated that He fully supports Obama's withdrawal time table and plan, stating it works best for Iraq and the Iraqi people. He further stated that there would be room for adjustment of that time table based upon changing situations.
So my question is this; who is more in touch, and who is more likely to meet and accomplish those foreign policy goals and needs that bring balance to the needs of America and the world. Indicators is that person is Obama. Especially since Bush now appears to be taking his cue from Obama as far as Afganistan, Iraq and Iran are concerned.

WHAT??

"""Tough Enough""""???!!!!

CNN you are worst than fox news!!!!!

I love this this guy..

This man is the best thing that happened in this wonderful country inthe last 30 years !!! Keep on going Senator Obama and bring ours friends back and keep on check on and talking with our "enemies" and mabe they will join us in this race for piece in the 21st century !!! White woman,58 years old for Obama.

If OBAMA goes to the middle east is a PR stunt
if he doesnt go then he had no clue bout the middle EAST

what does PUMA tuPAC and the repugs want him to do other than not beat McCAIN like he stole something in november?

Isn't running for president all "about politics?" Aren't McCain's trips, and comments about Obama's trip, and comments about Obama's need to go on a trip, all "about politics?"

Given Obama's huge popularity overseas, perhaps the trip will have fringe benefits for the American public, and begin to repair the global view that America is narcissist, war-mongering and out of touch with reality.

Campaigning abroad – how boring!

You don't really expect Americans to pay attention to this trivia do you?

The media created and anointed myth, Obama, might make "American Idol" but never president.

The media and the DNC have overexposed this nauseating guy!

Former Democrat for McCain 08!

Ok I understand this now. You only have to visit the country under abnormal circumstances for a few days and you will become an expert in foreign policy and understand what goes on in the country?
Right?
So that would make me an expert in foreign policy because I have visited over 100 countries? Please consider me for the Secretary of State.
Just because McCaint has visited Afganistan and Iraq under heavy security and has been shown what they wanted him to see does not make him qualified and it wont help Obama much either. What can he learn from a quick trip??

Cotton Candy candidate. Fraud.

The American Commanders will be in shock. Oh my God, a politician with a brain. And, wow he actually cares about our soldiers.

So in other words Barack Hussein Obama is going to Europe ,Afghanistan,Iraq,Jordan and what have you. Now he will be a expert on foreign affairs??????? Is he going to get a star and become a general?
Poor ignorant and arrogant man.

Wonderful! Sooner or later we will get Bin Laden!

" In a recent Washington Post/ABC News poll, 48 percent of registered voters said Obama would make a good commander in chief, compared with 72 percent for his Republican rival, John McCain."

So by doing this trip, Obama is following the suggestion he received from McCain……….

I am kind of impressed seeing Obama and the official from Afghanistan hugging each other. They looked so comfortable with each other. McCain looked so out of touch when he was in Iraq. I feel that Iraqi and Afgani governments will trust Obama's administration more.

And Iraqi president also told that he supports Obama's plan.

That is good enough reason for me to believe Obama has better foreign policy credentials.

Barack Obama is going to be best President we have seen for a long time. I have been convinced over the course of the last few months that he is more than capable of leading this country.

Obama/Whoever 08

Barrack:
This is the chanced for the world to see what a American Leader really looks like.

One trip will make him an expert and "bolster" his foreign policy credentials before U.S. voters.

Imagine if he made one trip and actually did something in the Senate to bolster his image.

Way too much to ask of him.

I think I'll take a trip over to IBM, shake some hands, get some photo ops, look concerned the apply for the CEO position.

I find it very disturbing that McCain broadcast this schedule at his last townhall meeting in PUBLIC.

He actually said when and where he thought Obama would be on the ground there-
information that is kept strictly secure for ALL U.S. representatives visiting in a volatile and dangerous war zone!

Anyone else feel McCain's deliberate revealing of the schedule beforehand was dangerous to Obama personally, as well as the two other representatives and ALL the support and service personnel surrounding them, on this trip?

I don't care WHAT party or 'values' you espouse, deliberately putting your opponent at risk seems blatantly unpatriotic, unAmerican, and the act of a coward and traitor to the values this country should espouse.

Yes, I am VERY disturbed that someone that was actually IN a war, and even captured by the enemy, could even THINK about doing such a thing-
but to actually DO IT is appalling.

I think Mr. Obama has the ability to improve our standing in the world and that he will be welcomed and embraced by the foriegn leaders who will be happy to have an intellegent, smart, and dignified person who represents the United States in their midst. I wish him the best of luck. He will do just fine.

Obama is a rock star not a world leader.

So what is being said, is that this trip is all for show.

This Is A Good Week For The Next President!

what good does it do to leave a comment
you publish only what your selectiv e minds
consider good for mccain

Good Luck Senator,
You know there's a lot people (Repubs) waiting on you to screw up.
A lot at stake right now.

how comes obam is on the iranian web site as a brother?

CNN,

You guys make me sick, it's okay to report Post/ABC's poll that says that most people consider mcsame a better commander in chief than obama, but what is not okay, is that you deliberately left out that that same poll says that majority of people would vote for obama over mcsame by a margin of 50% against 42%. Have you now started playing partisan politics just like the Post and ABC that conducted the poll and have refused to emphasize that most people would vote for obama instead of mcsame while emphasizing only the aspect of the poll that is favourable to mcsame.

That result of the poll was that if the election were to be held today, obama will defeat mcsame by a margin of 50% against 42% and I believe it's high time you started emphasizing that. May God bless America.

ho
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omes obama 's pictures on the Iranian web site as a brother in arms?

From the amount of coverage, it looks more like he is a rock star, than a Presidential candidate. He has 300 advisors to tell him what to say on foreign affairs?!?!

Did voters believe in 2000 and 2004 and based on what, that President G.W. Bush had experience on foreign politics, economy, and military issues and national security. I am so sick and tired of reading this nonsens.
A President must be clever and, up to a certain extent, honest to his people and his allies. Like a CEO of a big company he has to place the right staff on the right place and after that he has to make the right decision based on proper intelligence. What has age or any military record to do with "being ready on day one"? I can`t believe that millions of Americans and of course of other nations can be that stupid.

I admit that I am a supporter of Senator Obama. Please tell me on which mainstream media in the US I can follow intelligent discussions without any stupid and bias arguments. Since I am German, please remember that also Adolf Hitler had no experience at all. And what has he done to the entire world?, Does anybody believe that Senator Obama is of the same nature.

Well, after following on various news rooms the discussions in connection with the cover page of "The New Yorker" I am deeply concerned that millions of simple minded people get the wrong ideas.

I really do hope that at the end of the day your great nation takes the right and rational decision on November 4th and forgets about "still for Hill" – " I will win this war". The rest of the world is still depending on the health of the USA.

CNN you need to also report that in that same poll the voters say they will vote for Obama 50% to 42%. Your tabloid journalism is getting to be quite obvious.

Is this Obama's first trip out of the country? It's a little late to be learning about foreign policy isn't it? Just who were the chuckleheads that decided to make Obama the Democratic nominee?

A wimp on tour. What will he give away while campaigning in Iraq, Afghanistan and the rest of Europe? How much fuel is wasted on these two candidates globe trotting? Obama is going now because he got goated into it by McCain. Wonder if he is scared to death? I'm sure our troops will protect him. He is trying to improve his image at our expense.

The fool had to take men with him who knew what questions to ask on the ground. What an idiot.What a show.Nothing more but an unfit empty suit.

We won't know how her supporters will vote until after the general election and its exit polls. Those who sit it out won't even be counted in exit polls. My feeling is just as the MSM underestimated the reaction to anti-Clinton remarks would generate, and the DNC overestimated voters' party loyalty, that no one has a clear read on what comes of all this. The party may have created a miniboom in Republican registration—disaffected Democrats who will never vote for a Democratic candidate again.

Obama knows nothing about running this country. His judgment is terrible. Look at the people he hangs out with. Look at his voting record on issues. He is a socialist at best. When any tough issue comes up he always votes with his party or votes present. He is spineless and will have this country in ruins with socialist policies and and a tuck tail and run military.

Godspeed Mr. President.

Frightening. With less tha 4 months until the election, General Obama has landed and in ONE week he will try to gain foreign policy/national security experience and to try to show some semblance of being a commander. Worse, he has 300 foreign policy advisers, and no two of them can agree on anything. Thus, the Obama flip flops. Pray for America.

McCain is probably smacking himself upside his head for taunting Senator Obama over this. The media contingency alone must fill a plane. This is what happens when you have a popular front runner in an election. The media will flock and follow. McCain could only muster Lieberman's interest.

But when will John McCain get around to making a trip to Czechoslovakia? That's the trip I want to see – so he can demonstrate his international skills and demand that the Soviets get their tanks out.

The Democratic National Committee either doesn't get it or refuses to admit it. Nothing short of a lengthy, detailed mea culpa by the DNC and by Obama himself, directed to Clinton supporters for the sexist name-calling and personal, nasty characterizations Clinton was alone forced to endure, will do. Even that may not persuade these voters to consider supporting the party this fall. The DNC, Democratic Party leaders in Congress, and Obama should have been at her side, calling her treatment by the media (and even by some Obama supporters) unacceptable.

According to most polls, something in the range of 20 to 25 percent of her 18 million supporters say they'll vote for Senator McCain in November. That's 4.5 million votes—too many to take for granted. Yet taking them for granted is just what the party and Obama are doing. When CNN's Candy Crowley asked Obama how he would appeal to disaffected Clinton voters, he missed the mark entirely, giving a standard set of policy proposals.

Did this 72% ride the short bus to school?

The Democratic National Committee either doesn't get it or refuses to admit it. Nothing short of a lengthy, detailed mea culpa by the DNC and by Obama himself, directed to Clinton supporters for the sexist name-calling and personal, nasty characterizations Clinton was alone forced to endure, will do. Even that may not persuade these voters to consider supporting the party this fall.

he should just stay there and fight since his vaunted great judgement tells us they need more help there.

What compelled John McCain to divulged to a reporter that Obama would be arriving in Afghanistan around Saturday, when protocol clearly dictates that the schedules of US Officials to the region is always secret? Is McCain angry, is he losing his bearings? What is it?

Excuse me, but how does this trip overseas prove anything other than that he is avoiding townhall meetings, hiding from debating McCain in public as he promised he would, and ducking out on the voters who would like to know something about him now that the supposed leaders of the undemocratic Democratic Party have selected him to be THEIR nominee?

NOT FALLING IN LINE.

He'll be fine.

So I see by your Video's, Borack Obama has 300 "Expert Advisers" on his Team… ""Expert"". Then why have an "Idiot" running for Office like Obama, for the Dems…..

We have George W. Bush to thank for making an Obama presidency possible. Thanks George!..its probably the only "crime" you shouldn't tried for..(maybe just treason to your own party on this one..)

let's just hope mccain doesnt keep announcing obama's itinerary to the terrorists in the middle east,like he did yesterday.this is an inexcusable rant from mccain that endangers not only obama ,but,hagel and reed,as well.not to mention the troops and security personnel.mccain has aided and abetted the enemy,in his attempt to attack obama for going overseas ,after 'whining' about his not having taken time from campaigning,to visit these war zones.some one should force mccain to carry duct tape ,so he can keep his big trap shut.cnn wont report this ,but it can be found @ the huffington post.i know you wont post this,cnn,and i find that reprehensible.

SEN OBAMA IS ONLY LOOKING TO ACHIEVE CELEBRITY-STATUS AND NOT INTERESTED IN REAL leadership…HAS NO CLUE WHAT IT MEAN TO LEAD OR HOW TO BE RESPONSIBLE; THE PROOF IS IN HIS RECKLESS CAMPPAIGN SPENDING OF ALMOST $300MILLION FOR THE PRIMARIES ONLY….AND SEN OBAMA HAS THE AUDACITY TO RIDICULE SEN MCAINS' SUGGESTION TO AWARD $300MILLION TO INVENT A POWER BATTERY THAT WILL KEEP AMERICAS' CARS AND MACHINERY RUNNING, POLLUTION FREE………america open your eyes and minds and vote smart come November, 2008…Wise choice is MCCAIN
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

McCain is following Obama lead-so is Bush. Obama has far better judgement and intent. Obama would have gone after Bin Lauden, not oil! It is a travisty to misuse our troops!

Everybody seems to be embracing OBAMA Iraq's plan:
Bush. McCain and now the Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki
Iraqi PM backs Obama troop exit plan: report

BERLIN (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki told a German magazine he supported prospective U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's proposal that U.S. troops should leave Iraq within 16 months.

OBAMA has judgement

May the Lord Bless and watch over him on his trip overseas.
I do believe that this will be a BIG boost for our troops to see how caring and trustworthy he really is in bring them home soon. I also feel that he will project a positive image to these foregin leaders showing them that the USA will soon have a positive and strong President,. IT'S ALL GOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!

All of the news agencieS and anchors are waiting for Obama to make a "gaf". He's not making this trip to run his mouth. He's making it to listen. A good commander in chief listens intently to what the soldiers and commanders have to say.

Obama for America and America for Obama!!!

This trip was really needed to start improving the US image and standing abroad. The truth remains that we have no business in Irak and we have to go after Al-quaeda in Afganistan. For those who would like to spend 100 years in Irak, let them do it without our resources and our brave women and men in uniform.
THE US IS BACK AS THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD.

Obama is a good man and i am sure he will improve our bad image from the rest of the world.

If you don't know already, the rest of thw world hates us because of the George W. Bush.

and McSame is trying to follow his footsteps!

Way to go McBush!

Does CNN plan to pick up the Reuters story that Maliki is basically in agreement with Obama regarding an eventual pullout — says 16 months sounds about right to him. Guess there is no room for that story given the fact that Angelina is going home from the hospital and Tiger can"t participate in the British open. Oh yes, and we need to hear every rant and quote from Mccain and his surrogates.. I think Maliki is a voice to be heard.

It is about time this extraordinarily inexperienced, naiive, arrogant cuss started to learn about which he preaches. Can't trust a word he says so be careful America, cannot trust a person who presents a plan who does not have all the facts. That is ego at it's worst!

"The question is, is he tough enough to stand up for America but graceful enough to improve [its] image?"

He has proved it time and time again and will again one more time

"The question is, is he tough enough to stand up for America but graceful enough to improve [its] image?"

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Yes he is. Yes he is. This is the answer to both sides of the question. The reason for the affirmitative answer is that this is who Barack Obama is: a tough yet graceful leader.

Is it true that McCain's campaign distributed a Barack Obama Travel Briefing, complete with phony seal, to the press?

the world is ready for obama
i swonder why americs isnt.
OBAMA 08,12 and FOREVER

Remember when that new guy started at your office and he walked around trying to act engaged in everything, but it was obvious he had no clue what was going on?

please be careful.
i do NOT trust these republicans and radical Racists!

Obama has never had a job, never been in the service, never done
been a boss of anything, not a risk taker, never really done much
but shake down folks for cash. This is like sending a bum to
represent us.

The Prance and Preen Tour begins.

Cindy Crowley, why is your reporting so heavily opinionated. Do we have to hear your analysis, and your perspective….Did Obama not say that he's going there as a US Senator. It is rather unreasonable to suggest that this trip is heavily inclined toward political manuveur that it is toward genuine concern. I think you report is rather demeaning!

WATCH YOUR MR OBAMA
YOU WILL EMPRESS THE OTHER COUNTRIES
STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS YOU

Didn't Obama state that to know him is to love him?

It worked on the AmeriKan sheople… NOT on me, but ….let's see the globe revolve around the great Obama.

"The question is, is he tough enough to stand up for America but graceful enough to improve [its] image?"

I've rarely read anything this silly — the man's going on a good will tour; why on earth would anyone want him to posture as "tough"?

Obama loves himself so much…

Obama show the world that we Americans are intelligent and diplomatic. Make us Proud!!!
Obama '08

>>>>>SUPERMAN OBAMA ZOOMING AROUND THE WORLD IN SEVEN DAYS………AND WILL RETURN WITH ALL THE SMARTS TO CURE ALL OF AMERICAS' WOES…..

>>>>.REALLY ?? ..he is talking down on you America…THINK TWICE AND VOTE………..MCCAIN…..
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JOHN MCCAIN TALKS ABOUT "SUSPECTED TERRORIST ATTACKS". MOST OF US WOULD BE IMMEDIATELY ARRESTED TALKING ABOUT TERRORIST ATTACKS, TRY SAYING THAT ON AN AIRPLANE AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

Barack supporters
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Please everyone, please say a little prayer, that Barack's overseas trip will be successful, and that he will return safely to the U.S..

Now isn't this refreshing!!! A leader who is focused on listening rather then telling AND he isn't trying to confuse the situation.

Obama 08 — leadership we can believe in!

When asked if Obama would have tough talk for the leaders of Afghanistan and Iraq, Obama said he was "more interested in listening than doing a lot of talking."

"I think it is very important to recognize that I'm going over there as a U.S. senator. We have one president at a time, so it's the president's job to deliver those messages," Obama said.

candy pls keep your republican view of obama out of the comments you make of him. so far you find it difficult to comment on him positively, even when you are reporting something positive of him you still find a way to such the juice out of it like a republican viper.

It's nice to be able to 'play,the President"; while not actually, being the President. Its like a "dress-rehhearsal", without all the real "pitfalls;" of the real role, that the Real President plays in "real time"……..it's kinda a nice position to be in, for a "short time", wouldn't you say! But, don't ask G.W. Bush; he may differ!

how an earth can 72% polled believe McCain will make a better CIC? the man can not even run his own campaign…. who are they polling the KKK?

Now begins the REAL race for the white house. John McCain – you don't have a chance in hell after Obama returns from this trip. I find it very ironic that our current white house, the republican campaign AND the iraq government is now installing Obama's long held strategy on the war on terror.

Who has good judgment?

And let's not forget that Obama's ideas come directly from the people – and I can proudly say that I am a citizen of the great city of Chicago.

WE'VE KNOWN ALL ALONG AND IT'S ABOUT TIME

As you check Obama's work record while in law school, What Law firms offered him the high paying jobs that he turned down?

To Obama supporters:

If Obama will win in a landslide… why do you need to keep blogging to defend and promote him?

Why does he keep ON campaigning? Why does he need to spend MORE and MORE money?

AmeriKa is ready for change, right? The republican brand is out of favor- so that the LEAST democrat is better than the MOST republican.
Democrats don't have to worry… no one wants another republican.

So, what is the hang up for Obama? Why is he still pandering for EVERY vote?

Isn't cheating his way into power working out as well as hoped and expected?

Where is this landslide in this year when NO democrat can lose. Obama should be winning just by carrying the "democrat" label… but instead he needs to waste millions on self-promotion.

The question is, is he tough enough to stand up for America but graceful enough to improve [its] image?" Crowley said.

What a stupid question to ask, CNN just look how the things Obama has been saying about Iraq and Afghanistan, it's all coming true and proves he's a true leader here at home and will prove to be a world leader the global community will look to for direction.

This has got to be driving McSame up the wall because he c an't generate the excitment and level of HOPE Obama brings to America and abroad.

Those for McCain obviously don't have tv – or maybe they can't read or think for themselves.

McCain does nothing for vets, women, poor people – it's all for his wealthy friends and lobbyists for big business. That is what needs to stop.

Let's stop it this year. Let's make the US a place where all people have opportunity.

Oboma '08

MY prayers are with you, HURRY home..

Obama, thank you! I cannot wait to donate to your campaign again this month. Thank you for listening to us.

It is ridiculous to render a "trip" abroad as a method to bolster "foreign policy" credentials….very ridiculous!

Senator Barack Obama will do just fine wherever he goes!
He's just that kind of guy!

Obama 08

I think senator obama has very good judgemnt and so far he has been right , Even bush is starting to lean more towards obamas policies wonder how mcain feels about that well mcain let the bashing begin since you have no idea what your doing, but running around in circles copying obamas ideas thats all you can do is bash him your sad mccain go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!! obama08

WE ARE BACK.

AND WE ARE HERE TO STAY, IN SPITE OF THE BUSH

ADMINISTRATIONS EFFORTS TO LOOT & PILLAGE THIS

GREAT NATION, WITH MCBUSH & OTHER COTHIEVES.

Two- faced pandering hypocrit- been campaigning for 2 years instead of doing the job he is already elected to do.

The divisive uniter.

Wonderful photo! The big smile, the twinkle in the eyes says a lot about how happy this freak is to be going where he can walk among those he would so love to join, to become a part of in his crusade for change.

The maste spinner gets to self-promote on a global level.

Isn't it grand?

Will Oprah lead the international bandwagon for Obama… or Caroline?

oh goody, Mr Slick is on the job, I feel safer already!

What a smart strategy. Go to the REAL site where the REAL war on terror is occurring (Afghanistan) not Iraq.

Propaganda has it that the WHOLE WORLD loves Obama…

Just like all of Amerika loves him….and wants him for president.

Just like he is a shoo in for president… but then why is he still campaigning and raising money…?

I thought Obama had the election in the bag because AmeriKa is in a bad way, after Bush and all, and with all the anti-republican sentiment and desperate AmeriKans grasping at straws in the name of change.

Isn't propaganda a wonderful way to steal a nomination and hopefully steal the election?

Will we fall for the hype- again?

I'm sure Obama is terrified to go overseas. This is not his cup of tea. The only thing Obama is good at is giving pre written speeches and playing basketball.

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS, THAT WE'VE HAD A

PRESIDENT (soon to be) OF THE UNITED STATES, VISIT

THE WORLD, AND NOT HAVE THE DIRT GET THERE BEFORE

HE DOES.

IT'S WEIRD TO FEEL PRIDE AGAIN AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS.

Obama will try to make Afganistan look like a disaster because of some recent setbacks. He won popularity with the pre-911 thinking, left-wing, nutjobs by belittling Gentral Petraus and the Surge when all looked lost in Iraq. McCain had the foresight and guts to support a then-unpopular increase in troops. Now that Iraq is turning into a success, the Obama leech will turn his attention to another trouble spot and play politics there. Obama has no shame.

Our troops are on the verge of being drawn down in Iraq through victory, no thanks to the Democrats. Those troops will probably be sent to a surge into Afganistan and destroy the Taliban. This was not Obama's idea, even though that weasle will try to get credit for it. I hope Obama will be exposed for the grifter that he is.

Well he is likeable and makes a GREAT first impression.

But then it is downhill from there once people come to see the REAL Barack.

Phony just takes you so far… then you must actually DO something to deserve the praise you crave.

He is sooooooooo in love and infatuated with himself.

So he doesn't have time to do the job he is elected to do—- he is too busy fast tracking himself to the white house.

"I think it is very important to recognize that I'm going over there as a U.S. senator . . . “ Obama was quoted in a previous article about his trip to Iraq and Afghanistan – presumably for fact-finding purposes.

Then why is he adding on a trip to Europe? As a Senator for fact-finding purposes? Hardly! Who’s paying for this?

Pompous self-serving hypocrit… he forgot all about the committe he chaired.

Now it is politically expedient for him to use it to his political advantage

And conspiracy theorists wait with baited breath to see if the neo-cons can mange an attack on him while he's in the war zone.

CAN THIS BE TRUE?

DER SPIEGEL newspaper carries an article stating that the Iraqi PM has endorsed OBAMA'S plan for troop withdrawal from Iraq.

mcSHAME the war is over.Time to go home.

MCCAIN WANTS TO BE COMMANDER IN CHIEF, WHAT A FRAUD. RUMSFELD DENIED TROOPS BETTER EQUIPMENT AND SAID YOU GO TO WAR WITH WHAT YOU HAVE, MCCAIN REMAINED SILENT BECAUSE HE SUPPORTED HIM. MCCAIN DIDN'T SUPPORT THE GI BILL. MCCAIN DIDN'T VOTE FOR VETERANS STIMULOUS CHECKS. MCCAIN TOOTS ABOUT HIS MILITARY EXPERIENCE BUT DIDN'T SUPPORT OUR TROOPS. WHAT MORE PROOF DOES ONE NEED TO KNOW MCCAIN IS A FRAUD. VOTE OBAMA.

Poor John,from hero to coward for knuckling under to George in 2000 when he should have stood his ground and fought the neocons instead of tacking their promise to get him elected now.

Obama has more qualifications in his little finger than does McBush. At least Obama believes in diplomacy, while McBush only believesin the continued slaughter of American soldier in a war that should have never been started!

Lets go to Afghanistan!!!! Iraq is so boring. There is nothing going on in here.

safe trip Mr. President….a new and better face of America the world will get to see

Obama already knows what is going in Iraq and Afghanistan. He really did not need to go, just like millions of Americans do not need to go to know what is really going on.. but, he did it to shup up John McCain and his group of thughs and now…he is whining about it !!!!!!

Obama 08

Those leaders around Barack shaking his hand after the meeting looks so promising and happy for him to be there…

Obama 08!!!

God Bless Senator Obama….have a safe trip.

McCombover would make a great "Smirker-in-Chief", just like the last one!!

It's astounding that more people think McCain would be a good commander in chief than Obama.

McCain was WRONG about the single most important foreign policy decision of our generation. Obama was RIGHT!

McCain spacifically said he refuses to be diplomatic with Iran and WILL start a war with them. Guaranteed.

America is really dumb for not seeing the obvious.

Definitely!!!!! The mere fact that Sen Obama was tough enough to stand up to the slanted media bias during the primaries and now leading up to the general election, suggests that he can and will. Who better than Sen Obama, especially when the only other alternative is Sen McCain, to gracefully improve America's image. What a contrast of the two. If the media would spend even a third of their time slammig McCain as they do Obama, we'd see different polling numbers and opinions of the candidates. That's exactly why I watch as little coverage as done by CNN.

Maybe the Bush/McCain administration could learn from the experience of Barak. The things that Obama said during the earlier stages of the campaign, e.g. sitting down with the enemy and talking, that were laughed at and called niave by everyone from Hillary Clinton to John McCain, are happening now. Apparently Bush and McCain are the niave and inexperienced ones.

Maybe too much Washington "insider" experience is what got our country into the sad position it is today.

Man guys, that's just so cool! LOL!! It got me psyched up!!

And not to mention that the King of Jordan wants to talk policy already!! In my opinion, this is the most coolest thing by far. I know I care about the economy but this for me, I really like a lot…

Oh he is tough and graceful info! Although I am mad that McCain let info about Obama travel plans slip. For someone who is a "seasoned" Senator, I question that slip.

Can you please report on the fact that John McCain, just "let it slip" that Barack Obama will likely be in Iraq this weekend? These are details that no one was releasing for obvious security reasons, yet John McCain somehow feels it's ok to release those details which put is opponent at risk.

But I guess the MSM will just treat it as one of those cute "McCain gaffes" and give him yet another free ride.

Good luck Senator….Obama 08

the McCain camp is already crying about all the attention Obamas tour will be getting from the press. he knew that his hollow immature dare to have town weekly tall hall meetings would be the only way this guy can draw any kind of crowds but being a real leader not a follower Mr Obama let him see that McCain is not in charge and does not set the agenda.. I pray Oh how I pray that this guy gets what he is wishing for. MEDIA please give him the attention he is begging for. Show him as the lying, flip-flopping clown that he is.

Obama would have been a good Commander in Chief, even if he had not taken this trip. Because he has the decency, integrity and judgement to surround himself with experts from both sides of the aisle to do what is necessary to get America back on track and the respect of the world once again. No one wants to stay in a hole all of their lives. With the bush administration we are accessible to all terroist here and abroad.

Whether republicans are saying it through polls or not, I saw on a news report that they will be voting for Obama in November.

Good thing voting is private.

"It's about politics. It's a way for Obama to try and compete on foreign policy," Jill Hazelbaker said."

Look who's talking! LOL!! Don't even get me started with Senator McCain, LOL!!

By the way, this is crazy guys!! He's not here in the states, he's on the international stage! This is just amazing! You do gotta admit, it is pretty cool….

Hey America I just had a dream!

In 2008 America elected it's first Black President.

In 2058 America elected it's first Woman President.

In 2108 America elected it's first Gay/Lesbian President.

In 2158 America declared the days of the Wild West were over and people no longer had to be armed to the teeth under the premise of their own self protection.

Don't panic Mr. McCain it was only a dream so with a little luck and a lot more intolerance your party can still prevent all this from happening.

"In a recent Washington Post/ABC News poll, 48 percent of registered voters said Obama would make a good commander in chief, compared with 72 percent for his Republican rival, John McCain."

So… that adds up to 120%. Pretty efficient survey there.

I bet Mr Obama won't be brave enough to accept flowers from a child and wait for the photo op while under sniper fire like his opponent did!

Perhaps we could put him out on the front lines? Lets see if he can talk them into submission; he's done a good job of doing that here in the US.

I believe in you Obama. You are the one who can restore America again. These Republican criminals has destroyed us all over the world. We need you and every night I pray to God that he will give you to us.

Does Obama think we are all stupid?? He is ONLY doing this as a
PR stunt. He dosen't know diddley about foreign affairs. I hope he leaves his wife at home so she dosen't get up and make one of her stupid speeches.

This trip which is being bashed by the RNC and McCain camp as a "photo op" is one their candidate called for. Obama always does the smart thing and the best thing for this country. He will make a great President. He needs no counsel from a group that has taken this country to the edge of abyss.

"The question is, is he tough enough to stand up for America but graceful enough to improve [its] image?"

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Yes he is. Yes he is. The answer to both sides of the question.

Hope they keep him over there along with the abc, nbc and cbs anchors!! They can stay there with their buddy Osama!! Birds of a feather, flock together!!!