Speak with more thought next time Barack, but Republicans definately can't use this as an attack, due to the fact McCain gaffes once a week or more
Obama/Sebelius 08′

Oh, we love you Obama. We know you could have walked across the ocean to the Middle East but you didn't want to show off.
Keep making things up you flop eared goober. You've done nothing in Congress so just make it up.
Hurry home so the adms of the world can lick your feet clean.

So Obama made a little slip up. What do you expect when he is in the middle of a 57-state campaign!

Shawn - Ga,

There are 57 primaries and caucuses total.

50 states +
D.C. + Guam + USVI + Puerto Rico + Democrats abroad + Samoa Islands + Texas = 57 TOTAL!

To: John Powalski:

Obama called it "my committee," sorry, no wiggle room for the One, just another blatant bonafide Obama lie.

If I were the RNC, I would be happy Sen. Obama is making a gaffe here and there. I mean, Sen. McSurge lately has turned into a gaffe machine!

Obviously Sen. Obama was pointing out "his contributions" to the bill which made the final cut. I wonder what contributions Sen. McSurge has made to any bills since the surge?!

CNN, pleeeeease let it GO! And if not, then, I bet Sen McCain will!!!

Q: does obama speak a foreign language, for example Spanish?

"You must be kidding.. we all know that Obama knows how many states there are. He was very tired that day and made a slip of the tongue."

7% of Americans don't know how many states America has, the most common wrong reply is 48 or 51 (not 57).

87% of Americans think Checkoslovakia is still a country.

In my experience blacks are always trying to take credit for things that aren't theirs.

igree that mccains partry cant wait to jump on anything they can,, but mccains messed up so many times ,, we cant keep it straight,, anyone once think that pbama meant "we" and american??? the people,,,,,??? geezz, how things get so blown outta proportion here and on cnn,,, the tiniest bit of news gets so much attention,,,, but my votes still for obama!!!!!!

I really couldn't care less about any "gaffe" that either candidate makes. Since when is everyone supposed to be mistake-free 24/7? And that goes for both parties.

By reading some of the comments of the Obama supporters, it's easy to see why the Dems have lost the last two elections to a clearly unqualified candidate: you have no policy other than saying, "no, you did!" or "yeah, but you once said blah blah!" Take some responsibility and win an election or please keep quiet.

He is pulling at straws….don't have an important enough background, make one up. And the blind will continue to follow him over the cliff.

adm- now let's be fair!

As president one will be under much more than a political campaign. OO i nodded off while talking on the red phone in the oval office JUST WON'T DO! I flicked ashes and burned a document, ain't gone to get it. his game is to get elected so he, his wife and kids can make history, NOT true LOVE of country.

Terrible.

Another Obama gaffe.

I think all the drugs are catching up to him.

Hey, CNN, who moderates the biased moderators?

July 23rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET
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When speaking to the American people, Obama's claimed credit for everything else that isn't his and for the products of the hard work of others for over a year now.

Why should he try to fool the Israeli media with the same nonsense?

Even his empty slogans have been lifted from others.

Knoxville NFIL

we/my, etc = all refering to our/his country.

Now, if this were McCain's error, this post would be filled with Obamabot bile about dementia, age, post traumatic stress disorder, and other clap trap. Were we McCain supporters to stoop to the same level, you'd see speculative posts about BHO pot use, crack use, nicotine withdrawal, etc. But, we won't. How about doing the same, Obamabots?

Lier,lier pants on fire. He's so full of it. It just pops out of him.

Lets get this over with so obama can go back to what he was doing before, being a Senator.

HUSSEIN Obama's gaffes get worse and worse.

HUSSEIN Obama is too stupid to be president.

correction: MAGGIE Gallagher: Obama's Fake Tour

adm 3:50
I agree 100%. Poor sad Lisa is the most negative person on the blogs (unless you count the incredible Texas Trail Dog…what a complete moron).
Isn't obvious that Obama meant we, me, my as speaking of America. I can't believe the people still harping about the 57 states. That was a long time ago and McCain has had dozens of gaffes since then. He make a mistake almost every day now.
Obama does not lie. That is McCain's game.

I don't know why people bring McCain into this . . he's no better. The finger pointing might divert attention away from the flaws of the media's darling, but the sad truth is, people in this country have their brains shut off.

Obama is a prolific liar.

I love hearing all the Obamaites doing their best to rationalize their Dear Leader flat out lying to them.

And it wasn't the "royal we" - he said "MY committee". First person possessive is pretty clear.

"Which is my committee" is not the same as using the royal "we". He flat out lied to an audience who will no doubt never check nor know what committee he is on.

He is trying to instill this idea that he has done something in the Senate when the simple fact is, Mr. change has not actually tried to change anything as a member of the US Senate. Contrast that with McCain, who has sponsored bills to help the environment, Cap and Trade, and to take money out of politics with campaign finance reform, McCain-Feingold. Also, he tried McCain-Kennedy to implement comprehensive immigration reform. By the way, these are all MAJOR issues that he went against his party on and cosponsored with Dems for the good of the country. At the same time, Obama has the biggest party line voting record in the Senate. So, who is for change again?

"we" is not the mistake. "My committee" is the mistake. He took ownership of a committee that he is not even a part of. Read the articles, not the headlines

All I have to said is that this man is a bag full of lies!

Oh Give me a BREAK !

Ha Ha Ha

Good luck CNN. Good luck qith this.

This dude will say and do anything to get elected.

That "Hispanic for McCain" does not speak for any of my family or friends. Liars, phonies and rats are descriptors for the republican party. Anyone that claims otherwise must be one!

This is a bad mistake. It is a lie. He is trying to claim credit for something he didn't do.

It's worse than his gaffe: "Israel will always be a friend of Israel."
That is a simple gaffe.

Megan Gallagher has written an excellent piece on Obama's Fake Tour. Realclearpolitics.com has it on the Wednesday listing.

A must-read!

Thank you CNN for posting this.

Change we can count on - as long as experience and accomplishment aren't required!

Very soon, the supporters of Mc Alzheimer will claim to be Martians. No matter what Barack Huissein Obama will win in November 08

Non issue. Let it go, CNN!

People, he is in Israel and not America. "WE" simply means "America". Gosh, keep fishing, you won't find much wrong with Obama. McCain on the other hand, where do I stop?

When McCain "gaffes" it's usually just mixing up words. Obama has done the same.

But, Obama doesn't know what he is talking about without a teleprompter in front of him. Doesn't have a clue, so he tries to wing it.

CNN you guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Honestly, you are doing a disservice to the American people by making this appear to be an important story when in fact it is not.

John McCain got historical facts wrong about the surge and I haven't heard a peep about it from you guys. He is running his campaign based on his foreign policy credentials. So for him to make a gaffe about something that he is saying is his strongest point is newsworthy.

You guys at CNN are truly bias in your coverage and do a great disservice to the public by covering up gaffes of one candidate over another.

You people are getting pretty desperate aren't you? With all the gaffes mcsame has made, serious ones at that, this is minor. Get a life!

Ok for all you Obama fan if "we" ment the USA thet does HE support the Jewish state ? I only ask becasue of YOU have said "WE" is the "people of the USA" that "HE' did not answer the question.

And how can " which is my committee" be a slip up? No MY friends that is a lie!

I love it! Is that all of the dirt the press can find on Obama's trip. Sounds like he's illustrating accountability on behalf of the US Congress. Something the current administration doesn't or can't recall.

If "we" means the USA, then what does "my committee" refer too? And this is not "one gaffe to McCain's 20."

So, Obama missed key votes in his actual committee, now doesn't seem to know what committee he is actually on. Also he said, 10,000 people died in a Kansas tornado, kids with asthma need breathalyzers, there are 57 states, and on and on.

McCain has a number of gaffes too. These two candidates don't give me confidence.

Vote for individual freedom, social liberty, pull out of Iraq (Bosnia, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Japan….) and smaller government
Read Bob Barr's Issue page and vote for the smarter of 3 candidates.
BARR '08

I'm sure the "best political team" brought out the champagne when they heard this one. Wow!! what a whopper. Could it be that the "we" meant "the senate"? That's what I read. However, I am sure you lot in CNN are so happy that you had the foresight to see that Obama was going to make a gaffe during his 7+ days abroad. Let's just do a re-cap shall we. McFlub = 123 gaffes and Obama = maybe 1 gaffe.

hmm!! Put like that I guess McFlub wins the week.

Oh, yeah…chug that kool-aid! This whole trip is hilarious! The guy thinks he's the president already….the royal "we" and all. Supers, are you watching this? Many of us are and lots have reconsidered the "dream".

NOBAMA! EVER!

PUMA PAC

Lisa,

He was referring to the 57 primaries and caucuses. He is not infallible, but he surely knows his geography, countries' names, and when things happened.

The man was a bit tierd and speaking to a foreign government so they could understand him. Obama has done a brilliant job!!!! It is time to turn Washington over to the intellegent younger generation!!! Peace is patriotic and prosperous. Out with the old, very, very old and in with the new!!!! Obama is brilliant and his judgement and concerns for world peace are outstanding. It will bring prosperity back to America and NO MORE bomb, bomb, bomb and cowboy diplomacy. I'm so proud of Obama and have spent the last 8 years a bit ashamed of Bush. A bit!!! A whole lot ashamed!!!! America will be strong again. I'm also a former republican and in my 60's and I do know that their is a reason people retire in their 60's and McCain's lack of judgement, good sense and reality are the reason why!!!

I just looked up about the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007, in which Obama worked with Rep. Barney Frank, chairman of the banking committee in the house and Sen. Dodd in the Senate, and the respective committees, so for Obama to refer to it as "his committee" is quite appropriate, even though he is not a regular member. It's not surprising that the desperation with in the McCain camp would stoop to ranting and raving about something so trivial. is this an attempt on McCain's part to try to draw attention away from the unfortunate flubs he has been making? CNN you don't need to get a respnse from the Obama camp, just because Mccain would like it, all you need do is go to Obama's Senate website..it's quite easy you know……

He said "my committee" . That isn't a slip of the tongue or speaking for the country. That is a man more preoccupied with advancement than how things are. Any one who would vote for him is deluding themselves.

All of you Obama supporters make excuses for his mistakes, he will make some kind of comment that will somehow cover this up. He is acing like he is the PRESIDENT already, he is really over stepping his bounds. The USA has only one president at a time, he has gone way too far with his media circus. He is nothing but a big bag of wind..

oops!

Watch the video. He actually says "…the US Senate Banking Committee, which is my committee"

That is not just a slip of the tounge. He actually pauses to stress that it was his committee.

I need more than a sound bite before I can call it anything other than a sound bite.. I'll let Barack speak for himself as to what is being printed or said..

This is nothing to compare with McVain…

Yes …WE…Can.. 2008, 2012

Obama made a gaffe, he will probably make more int the future. McCain made some gaffes and he will make some more in the future. Theyll be forgotten next week as a new one arises.

Oh My! That's all I can say. My, my, my, I, I, I, me, me me. He sounds like George W Bush all over again. I'm sick of these egotistical idiots who will say and do anything to get elected and continue once they are elected.
Obama's arrogance is equal to Bush's. I'm sick of the both of them.

There is no "we" in "my committee"

a gaffe is when a word is used improperly or when something is misidentified. To call a committee one doesn't belong to "my committee" isn't a gaffe, IT'S A LIE.

CNN, please tell me that you haven't caved completely because McCain has his bloomers in a twist again! The NY Times rightly told him to come up with his own positive strategy rather than just bashing Obama's before asking them to print his editorial. Since then it seems that CNN is suddenly terrified to print anything positive about Obama or anything negative about McCain.

Where is your reporting on all of McCain's mistakes? Why do you ignore them? I see them occasionally brought out by other readers in the comments section, but not your reporters. I am smelling some cowardly reporting, because a political candidate who wants you to pander to him has accused you of - oh horror - media bias.

Dear God, Tim Russert, God rest him, would never have caved like this.

I cannot bring myself to vote for this guy! Too much BS sorry thats how I feel. I am still gonna vote for Hillary Clinton. She is without a doubt soooo much better than these two clowns.

The media has been looking for one little word out of place and blow it up like a big gorilla.

Obama supporters are completely brainwashed. No matter what this man does, how many lies he tells you people will never recognize him for the liar he is. He is the same ole same ole politician and for you to think otherwise shows you for a fool.

Vote Scooby Doo

He really does believe the hype of him being the ruler of the world. Interesting. So shall we start calling him "KING OBAMA".? He struts around like he is all that and a bag of chips.

Does he honestly think that American people are that stupid? Hope not or he'll have a rude awakening in Nov.

To quote some of the comments - He "did not mean to imply that he was on that committee", "he made a slip of the tongue", and "WE means the USA".

The problem is that King Obama stated, "which is my committee".

That is not a mistake. It's an intentional statement to bolster his credentials. Any reasonable and prudent person should see this.

Jerry in Boston:

Here here!

Typical Bot ==> adm. "Don't say anything bad (or TRUE is a better word) about Obama. Fall in line with the rest of us that believe he is a messiah."

Lisa, you go girl!

When he says "this is MY committee" he lied. He knows what committee he is on…he just wanted to look better on a foreign stage, figuring no one would know what committee he is or isn't on.

Obama has no problem stretching the truth, or misleading. However, if he is willing to do it in Israel, he certainly is willing to do it at home.

The press atributes major mistakes from McCain, maybe giving him the benefit of the doubt because he is old but wants to jump on every slip of tongue by Obama.

I guess it's no fun beating up the losing guy so maybe it's fair to beat up Obama

adm - so your nobama is tired? So that's why it is ok to say what he did? Gee when I am tired, I don't make up lies or have delusions. Give me a break! Stop drinking that koolade and come back to reality or do you count 57 states too?

EVERYONE BETTER START REMEMBERING JIM JONES….. IT IS IN THE AIR………WAKE UP PEOPLE!!

July 23rd, 2008 3:00 pm ET
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Obama could come out saying he was an anti-christ but it wouldn't matter to the bots. There isn't anything that man can do wrong.

Wait - CNN must be racist by saying something negative about Obama.

I'm certain Obama will clear up what he meant. What will be interesting to see is how hard the McCain campaign, the republicans and conservatives will try to make this gaffe a bigger than life issue. LOL.

Lately, i feel as if i've been watching Peewee's playhouse rather than actual news. People make mistakes, especially candidates, when every thing they do or say is being recorded… granted its been more noticable with McCain then Obama but still, they're both human and to err is human so its going to happen why make it out to be more than it really is?

However boys and girls, this weeks word is… "gaffe"

**SCREAMS - "WHOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAA!!!" w/ alarms and buzzers going off in the background** to provide a visual… if you don't remember peewee's playhouse…

"Change (of fact) we can believe in"

HA HA HA HA!!!! How funny. I love it how the left-wingers come out swinging when there guy makes a mistake. It is amazing how much rope obama is given though when he goofs. I believe this mistake is even bigger though because he's taking credit for something he has never done AND HE KNOWS IT!!! It does say a lot for his character. He knew that he could say it overseas and those people would be none the wiser.

Keep up with those mistakes and this game will be tied before you know it!!!

I caught that comment this morning while watching the press conference. I was surprised to hear it in that I had never heard it mentioned before in the many news casts I have watched during this contest. I got the since that it was in reference to his affinity to the committee and the potential role it might play in the Iran opportunity.

McCain can make a gaffe regarding the surge, the location of Iran/Iraq, and forget how he voted for any veteran or women's issues but Obama slips up once and they have something to say.

Brother!!! We need to bury the RNC.

"which is my committee " is not even the royal 'we'. This guy has no idea what is happening around him. He delivers speeches.

FOLK,BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS A FRAUD,FAKE,FLIP FLOP,LIAR,HYPOCRITE,PHONY,CROOK,CORRUPT,CON ARTIST,COCKY AND ARROGANT PERSON EVER TO BE RUNNING FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE USA.

MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

He is the center of his own little Universe.

Lisa is at it again! Reality is really something foreign to her.

Where is your comment about McCain's huge gaffe about when the Sunnis decided to join us? Yes, it was before the "surge", not after…

I agree, Obama probably goofed on this one. We're all human, but it seems you believe otherwise.

Lisa, admit it, you're the cranky old volunteer that complained to McSame about his terrible campaign, right?

"which is my committee" - Direct statement made by Obama. This is not a "we", as in "America". "My Committee"

When McCain misspoke, you called him McSenile.

When Obama misspeaks, he just made an honest mistake.

Give me a break, Demobrats.

Factcheck:. Yes, the Awakening started in Sept. 2006, and the surge didn't start until Jan. 2007. During this time, US deaths each month continued to rise. Afterl the surge started in Jan. '07 that casualties started to drop. So the Awakening had no impact on casualties until the surge started. McCain got the timing wrong, but the main point was correct. See icasualty.org for monthly totals.

Lisa July 23rd, 2008 2:24 pm ET
Just like he said America has 57 states, and his supporters believes he's so Presidental. How can you become a President of a country when you don't even know how many states it has?
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Lisa Cougar Puma:
You’re really reaching here. I remember that, it was simple slip of the tongue after campaigning for many days without a break. I am sure Senator Obama knows how many states there are. I wonder if Hillary was tired when she proclaimed that she had brokered the Good Friday Agreement.

he is acting presidential in a foreign country, he has lots of news following him everywhere, he must be aware that he can't do this kinds of free admissions without anyone picking them apart… perhaps the media will give him a break.

maybe.

One misspeak for Obama, how many major misspeaks for McCain in the past two weeks?

Obama has made his career on the backs of others. He is just getting caught now because every word he says is recorded. Being a smooth operator won't cut it anymore.

think fast O Brillant One, quick lets blame the Clintons, chya !!! check checkmate …..

Lisa, why so bitter?. Obama doesn't know you or care about your stupid comments. Don't give yourself a heart attack! and get a life.

John Powalski…you are one smart american.

Consider where Obama is. If either of us were in a foreign country and speaking about policies and legislation in the US …..the sentence would have to include "WE" meaning the United States. Otherwise Barack said "I' …and then you could count on 1 finger the time it will take for the load of idiots on this blog and McCains campaign to totally wash you over the hot coals.

"….who does he think he is - King of the US"

This gaffe pales in comparison to what has been coming out of McCain's mouth lately.

Shawn, how about Sunni and Shia. How about the Iraqian/Pakistan border. How about any comments he made refering to al quida? Ok so Barack said that in his campaign against Hillary but how many has he made comapered to John McCain in the primary? Didn't john just make a huge gaff yesterday which he finally owned? You still have to admitt that John is a much bigger gaffer than Barack Obama is!!! I think the reason he is is because he is such a liar that it's hard to keep facts straight..John McCain that is!!!

adm - I've been plenty tired plenty of days but have always known how many states there are.

Maybe he was tired all those days he sat in that church that looks like a three ring circus listening to Rev. Wright spew his hate?

Get real -

There he goes again. Taking credit for something he wasn't apart of.

Obama has made the gaffe we all were expecting. He better keep his lies straight. This is big time politics not Chicago.

The 57 states one is still my favorite.

Also loved the super tacky "official" Obama seal which came and went witnin 24 hours!

God, do I miss Hillary - it was nice to have a sophisticated, knowledgeable, grown up in the race.

Now all we have left is these two bumbling, stumbling fools.

Adm, he might have been tired after meeting with the president of Canada….

Hey Randy, you do know that Senator McCain has missed more votes than ANYONE in the senate this year don't you? Even less than a Senator who had a STROKE and was out for months. Maybe some of you Obama haters (or McCain supporters)should do a little research instead of parroting Limpballs or Hannity talking points of the day.

all the MCCAIn and BUSH but suckers need to go to school and get an education and try hard to stay awake and pay attention you sad, hatful and ulgy people.

*o_o*

Whoops! … Need to hear some spin on this one, my man.

Still, McCain's goof-ups have been far more pronounced. Nevertheless, Obama needs to know he has to run a near perfect ship. Watch your mouth.

You Obama supporters are so funny!! You are ready to trust someone with no experience, elitist, egocentric, a cheat as well as a flip flop for President. I guess love is blind….

I know America is smarter than that and will wake up. Were there not enough controversies ??? Come on !! The let's forgive and forget attitude won't work.

There is not doubt it was a mistake..

Hispanic for McCain says:
One again LIES after LIES he is such a PHONY, a fake AMERICA WAKE UP this is a Rat!!! Latinos can smell a RAT Miles away.
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Ok Hispanic,

You've convinced me…we should all take a closer look at McCain. Why is he a better candidate than Barack? If you can offer something that makes sense…any reasonably intelligent person would consider you position on the matter….We're all waiting

oh goofs
everyone does it

Hey John Powalski -

Obama didn't IMPLY that he was on the Banking Committee; he outright said, "which is my committee." I think you need a refresher course in reading comprehension.

Ok so he goofed. Is this just as bad (or worse) than McCain's gaffes. I think not! I'm sure he will come out with an explanation soon.

Oh come on, Obamabots. You guys blow up the blogs when McCain said 'Czechoslovakia,' but Obama calling the U.S. Senate Banking Committee "my committee" is no big deal?

All politicians misspeak, gaffe, lie, or whatever you want to call it, and Obamie is no different.

It seems that since some of Hillary crew has started working for Obama, he is starting to run a campaign like hers. The lies about his achievements, his dirty campaign style that is blamed on the other candidate, and making the facts fit his own truth. He would be wise to ride himself of those peope because he is not looking as good as he did before.

There is a difference between making a gaffe, having real knowledge of the issue and coming back to explain or correct it, and making gaffe after gaffe, not knowing whether you made one or not, or not being able to remember what you said in the first place, or having someone else correct you (i.e. Liberman). Now there is the differnece between an Obama gaffe and the McCain gaffes.

Being tired is easily remedied. Obama should get a bit more rest.

Being senile is also easily remedied. McCain should get himself over to a REST HOME.

this guy is a psycho, a sociopath, a liar, a danger to himself and society, now he claims he is a member of a committee in congress and he is not, you know why he forgot, because he is never there, get this guy back to the south side in chicago, his home, please

How can you make so many simple mistakes like that?

This is why Obama cannot be trusted.

Thank you, CNN. I am pleasantly surprised that you actually listened to my suggestion of headlines this morning for more balanced reporting.

Obama doesn't even know what comittees he is on in the Senate and he is the democratic nominee for president!? The joke continues.

Yeah, okay, he messed up. And if it was a blatant lie to trump up his Senate work, that's just unfortunate and we all lose a little respect for the man.

But let's be crystal clear: McCain claiming that the surge "started" the Anbar Awakening is inarguably, undoubtedly, a bold-faced, blatant lie.

They simply don't compare. (The gaffes OR the candidates.)

Sounds like someone is sleep deprived. The rethugs trying to make something out of this is pure desperation. It is so obvious it is unbelievable. I think McCain's campaign does nothing all day but wait for anything they can pounce on to make Obama look bad. I guess if you've got nothing going for you, the only thing you can do is try to discredit your opponent.

Interesting all you are making excuses for NOBAMA………

Why not say he was wrong. Admitting you are wrong is not surrender. But as I expect you will not just like NOBAMA will not admit the surge worked.

He is a NOVELTY being used by the left to forward their cause. How sad.

John Magoo doesn't even know what day it is. Old man yells at clouds and is totally wrong about the surge date and it's effect on the great awakening and this is the best that CNN can do???

Man…is that all you guys got??? LOL You are going to have to do better than that to stem the tide of the nest President

Obama 08

so when Obama screws up its an "honest mistake." When McCain does hes just "old and stupid."

Yes… this was an error, and should be clarified… but to all the nitwits who keep complaining about Obama's comment with reference to 57 states - it's been pointed out more than once that he was referring to 57 PRIMARY CONTESTS.

Both he and McCain misspeak, which is to be expected when going non-stop for 18+ hours a day, every day, on the campaign trail - who among us hasn't made a slip-up when weary?

Both Obama and McCain (and Clinton) partisans look ridiculous when falling all over themselves to make hay with every careless misstatement by their opponent.

I think "we" meant the Senate. Why he called it "my committee," I don't knom.

thats what few hours sleep in 3 days does to you. its not like his 72 years old or on the verge of dementia.

CNN why are you still moderating my comment which was very moderate and observant, indeed. Otherwise, I could have said that Obama lied to impress his audience.

So, now, every time Obama makes a gaffe, it is McCain's fault? Will you lefties give it a break? You're just mad because CNN has the "audacity" to bring it out in the open. They have been pretty balanced–bringing out gaffes of both parties. Besides, how would it look if Fox "scooped" CNN?

It's ok to make mistakes everyone. Just hold their feet under the fire for it. Because Obama is the story now and not McCain, McCain's gaffes, unfortunately, go un-noticed. But, I will add, with all the media coverage Obama is getting, his gaffes are very few. Maybe making gaffes is the new plan for the McCain camp to get more press coverage. Just a thought….

Hello, is anybody home? Your CNN Comment Policy is a wobbly, means nothing policy. You allow so many inappropriate comments, makes one wonder what kind of people you have in charge. But I'm beginning to understand. We are not allowed to come down too hard on your guy OBAMA. Birds of a feather!!!!

Hehe….Gaffe.

Seems like they called this a lie in the primaries

This pales next to McCain's inability to locate Iraq's borders, confusion with Shi'ites and Sunnis, and the best one - the Anwar Awakening coming both before and after the Surge.

Oh dear god … are you kidding?

So Obama says "my committee" instead of "my provision" (which it was) and the right loses it's ever loving mind.

And, naturally, they bring up the 57 state comment — which Obama corrected ON THE SPOT and laughed about at the time.

Yet McCain can get the fundamental timeline of Iraq wrong and have CBS cover it up … can confuse Shia and Sunni several times over several days (and needed Lieberman to correct him on it) … can repeatedly refer to a country that no longer exists … can flip-flop (which the right sees as the most mortal of sins) nearly 70 TIMES … can continue to lie about the effects of drilling in ANWR and the gas tax … can lie about how many economists truly support his economic plan …

And all we hear from the media and those on the right are crickets.

The lack of self awareness some of you have is pathetic.

He is so delusional about his powers he thinks he runs "EVERYTHING" He could not even chair any meeting with his committee on Afghanistan. What a phony, self deluded , power hungry, lier, egotist. He sure is brain washing a lot of people.
NOBAMA at my house.

I keep hearing that Obama does not have any experience to be the President……Does Mc Whatever I don't recall having a President Obama Or McWhatever in the past so how could either of them have
ANY experience Let's watch what we say. AND while I have your attention all of you Get Hillary back on the ballot people, quitting your jobs to work for this Reality check if you really wanted to do something for her why don't all 18 million of you send her a check for $1.50 each and fade away until the next election when you can try to do it right.

What a great resume Obama has… in his mind!

I'm for Obama and this was a pander, essentially a lie. Now, do I like the fact he lied, no, but lets be real hear, no way is this going to persuade me to vote for a guy whose party and policies have destroyed American values and lives. I can get over this.

Someone answer this for me:

Why would a PUMA vote for McCain? McCain is pretty far right on social issues and seems to be one of the few republicans trying to reduce spending. And why would a log cabin republican vote for Obama?

I hear this all of the time. I agree with Dave g, minneapolis, that Barr is the candidate for social liberty, reduced government and smart foreign policy…which is what most of my friends want. We're voting for Barr too.
His polling is shooting up faster than Obama's!!

BARR/ROOT 2008!!!

Well, Obama makes a gaffe, McCain makes a gaffe… I still think McCain's are more worrisome, but Obama looks like he needs to get it together too…

This is just typical of BHO….say anything , anywhere, anytime to anyone to what they want to hear. Pastor Wright has it right..he will say anything to be elected.

If Not Hillary then McCain PERIOD

PUMA

To Lisa:

You must be kidding.. we all know that Obama knows how many states there are. He was very tired that day and made a slip of the tongue. Stop reaching to say something negative. Just don't say anything at all. Believe we won't miss you.

CNN, where are the 100 McCain mistakes?

- Iraq/Pakistan border?
- Al Qaeda in Iran?
- Shia tribal leaders only helped the US after the surge?
- We are back to pre-surge troop levels?

Where are all these mistakes? They are way more serious

As the presumptive Democratic nominee and future leader of the Democratic Party and the US, "my committee" is fruedian-slip that is true.

So what? Let's move on.

This one is to please McCain and his supporters. CNN need not pander.

Since you print numerous comments from the following persons, you had better start printing mine:

Kim Hussein Taylor, Portland, OR
Independent woman-4-Obama
Pround To BE a Democrat
Texas Trail Dog
Obama 08: white, 60 year old woman

By the way, I am an 80 year old white woman who has all her faculties, and who is fed up with all the hate being spewed here. I am appalled at the discourtesies by the anonymous public that CNN is allowing to be printed in this site. Garbage in, garbage out!!

Who is quoting Obama in this? Who is translating? Are you sure he said "My" because "we"means USA. Let his campaign have a chance to respond or you could be reporting inaccurately. Journalism 101-get ALL the facts.

As long as the gaffe is harmless, it's OK, because anyone whose every single movement and word are being followed and monitored would make a gaffe, just like we all gaffe on a daily basis…so CNN, let it go.

Unlike the libs who foam at the mouth when McCain makes a mistake, as a conservative I realize that these guys have busy schedules and are bound to make a few mistakes. Obama knew he made a mistake here, just like the 57 states thing. Same as McCain with the Chec. and the Iraq-Pakistan border.

It would be nice if the left could at least mirror the right in honesty, and give up their severe hatrid of all who don't march lock step to their ideology. While almost all of the right will be understanding in an Obama mistake, almost the entire left in America will act like a dog with rabbies when McCain makes one. The American people should take note of these obvious differences. Most Americans are decent, honest, loving people so voting Democrat goes against their charecter and morals.

Get off the "57 states" thing. It was a slip.

He had campaigned in 47 states and was saying he visited "Fifty..(pause)….seven states". When he realized he made a mistake he fixed it.

People are going to misspeak. Both Obama and McCain. It's just that McCain's slips seem so much more serious.

to be, He doesn't know what committees he's on because he doesn't attend or hold any meetings. Thats why he has such a large base to tell him what to do and what to say. If I were them, I wouldn't want to take credit for what he thinks, if he does at all….or atleast for himself.

Lisa, Are you really sure Obama doesn't know how many states are in the Union? Other than the gaffe which I might add are made by both sides what evidence do you have? Is this the main issue you want us to focus on for the whole campaign? Why don't you admit that these candidates both make gaffes. You would to if you were under the pressure they are 24/7.

Get real!!!

When speaking to the American people, Obama's claimed credit for everything else that isn't his and for the products of the hard work of others for over a year now.

Why should he try to fool the Israeli media with the same nonsense?

Even his empty slogans have been lifted from others.

NotFallingInLine.org

Latinos, Hispanic vote for McCain!!!

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Hey - everyone vote for him….then explain to your children why they are being drafted to fight in the Middle East …

Hello, this is NOT the only INCORRECT claim by Mr. let me tell ya what ya want to hear! It would be a LOT EASIER to count his CORRECT claims = ZERO.

Oh…… I really want to vote for Obama but I have so little faith in him. I WISH HILLARY WAS THE NOMINEE!

This is no big deal! You better read carefully what you meant you you'll get what he said right! Now, how about McOld-grandfather! Yes, that "Hanoi Sing-bird" ….HE IS THE WORSE!

This is nothing compared to McCain thinking there is still a Czech Republic and talking about it on 4—count 'em FOUR– occasions.

July 23rd, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Why Obama when he speaks instead of "I" says "we" ? is this common to talk like this among politicians?

It's called the "Royal we."

Lisa, how can McCain claim to have any foreign policy know how when he doesn't know the existence or non-existence of other countries, misnames the enemies in Iraq/ Iran, creates his own map be allowing a border between two countries that have never bordered each other…. let's see… the list is too long but this gives you somewhere to start….

Obama trying to claim something ANYTHING to get his some experience that he is obviously lacking. This was certainly NOT some "mistake". He was either telling an outright lie or he has no idea what committees he is on. Maybe next he will claim to have invented the internet.

Ok so he's confused what else is new, He generally stays confused and probably the reason he called it his committee is because he seems to be confused on whether he is the President all ready or if he is only a presumptive nominee.

Obama has been taking credit for the work of others since Day One.

Tell me something I DON'T know.

He is the ultimate arbitrary, it is immaterial if he is a member or not.

Things are going to be better under his presidency.

Obama 08 & 12.

Shawn - Ga, so what about McCain making up a country in Europe ??, or him deleting Iran from the map ?? or have no stand points on why Viagra are covered by most health insurance companies but birth control pills are not..

Do he even know what day of the week it is ??

Obama is in a foreign country. He clearly meant "We in the USA" and did not mean to imply that he was on that committee. You need to take into account that he was speaking to a foreign audience.

Oops.

Now we can compare an Obama 'misspeak' media circus to a McCain one.

What are you complaining about "we"??? He wasn't referring to himself, but to the committee! Last time I checked, that was the English-language first-person-plural pronoun.

So, Obama isn't perfect, and he sometimes gets a little over-enthusiastic. But, as many have pointed out, this is nothing compared to the avalanche of gaffes and untruths from McCain and his camp. But I guess we Americans are just a bunch of "whiners."

But, nina, that means he's not lying, we're lying.

You see…I knew it, this guy is soo like that…Hillary would never ever deceive and say things that are not true. We miss you Hillary, you are the light under the wings of this nation, we need you always! God Bless her and all fellow PUMAs.

One again LIES after LIES he is such a PHONY, a fake AMERICA WAKE UP this is a Rat!!! Latinos can smell a RAT Miles away.

It time for AMERICA to wake up from this Dream!!! Obama is a FAKE

Latinos, Hispanic vote for McCain!!!

nina
ya ,we is much worse than constantly hearing MY FRIENDS
MY FRIENDS
MY FRIENDSMY FRIENDS
MY FRIENDS
MY FRIENDSMY FRIENDS

I can live with minor gaffes of inconsequential events that are interspersed. What scares me are the daily gaffes of major issues like Iraq time lines.

Let's face it, McCain's memory is starting to go.

He is one of the few politicians that uses "we" because he considers his campaign EVERYONE's campaign. It's not all about him, it's about US. That's one of the reasons why I will support him. He made a gaffe, so what. McSame makes daily gaffes and the media has ignored him up until this week because of the CBS scandal.

It's really sad that Obama's more zealous supporters can't bring themselves to just acknowledge that he's screwed up here. Resorting to "So what? McCain's worse" arguments is really pathetic.

Your candidate is better than McCain, but he's not infallible. It's ok to make mistakes. Honestly.

MR. AMERICA points out that this was a bad mistake on Obama's part. Fair is fair, he goofed.

but……
The list on BOTH sides is long. With McCain's gaffes decidedly more disturbing…

I think both men are road-weary.

Where does the word "gaffe" come from anyway?

You Obama supporters crack me up!

You have two choices: Either Obama mispoke and doesn't know what committees he's on….or….he lied!

Perhaps if Senator Obama was doing his job as a Senator, you know show up for a meeting now and then, may be pull the lever on a vote, perhaps hold a meeting for the committee he is chair of (you know the one that is supposed to be watching over the war in Afghanistan, you know even if he just showed up once or twice since being elected he could at least remember which committee he is on.

This is like me being the director of Human Resources of a pharmaceutical company and then showing up one day and putting on a lab coat and trying to discover some new drugs because I had n't showed up at work for so long, I just forgot what my job is.

He is dodging sniper fire just like Hillary.

The Republicans are like little children sending emails to the media about a gaffe. How ridiculous? This will not be the last time it happens. We will hear more gaffes from McClueless.

Oh please! "We" could mean anything from being a part of a senate committee to being a U.S. citizen.

I think people from both parties are tired of EVERY SINGLE WORD a candidate says being put under a microscope.

The ability to use the right words every time you speak should not be a requirement for the presidency. Ask George W. Bush.

Incredible!!!

Obama supporters will have a tough time dancing around this one……but they will. Just like their idol!! Right off a cliff.

McCain/08

I just looked this Iran Sanction Accountability and Divestment Act up on Obama's senate web site and THIS IS TRUE! Some of you need to do research for yourselves!

The War of the Gaffe's. LOL

McGaffe's camp should rather lay low for a while and not bring up any gaffes … it would be a perfect opportunity for Obama's campaign to be 'forced' to list McGaffe latest 'hits'.

I think the news media should give all the attention to McCain like he wants…that will be a boost to Obama seeing as how MCain never has any idea about what he's talking about.

So What!!! McSame makes MAJOR errors over & over & just shruggs them off as tho it is nothing. The press needs to call him on these errors. McSame doesn't know what he is talking about. Obama has gotten high praise from all the countries he has visited. Obama was right from the beginning and he is right now. Obama for Prez 08

Ooooh, Ooooh, Ooooh….

Yeah, this is news worthy of the ticker.!

Obama is the only sane choice!

Lisa, you are really that uninformed or you just being a punk?

There were 57 contests including caucuses and US territories who arent states. Barack was correct. His only error was callling it states vs contests.

But hey nice try, meanwhile your candidate McLAme is drifting slowly to senility.

"I know I should have taken that left turn at Chechoslovakia"

Well fair is fair. If we are gonna jump on McCain for his goofs, then we must jump on Obama for his.

Personally I am not letting any goofs influence my voting decisions. People misspeak. It happens.

But some of the goofs (on both sides) are pretty funny.

Don't you just love this rubbing shoulders with heads of states like he already was the President. Unreal. This man is power hungry. November will be a big surprise! One will never know what comes out of his mouth.

Duh, for anyone saying he is lying….PLEASE! Everything he's doing is being watched! A "liar" wouldn't lie about things that anyone or his brother could find out with one click of a mouse! HOW RIDICULOUS!

Why no news stories on CBS editing McCain's incorrect response to question in interview? Is CNN owned by CBS?

By the way, he should thank CNN for reporting it as a "gaffe" and not calling it what it is . . . a boldface lie in order to gain some undeserved credibility.

He is always taking credit for someone elses work what else is new?

Obama's arrogance and ignorance are starting to break through his smoky rhetoric.

Who in the world is surprised? His so-called 'change' is the same old pandering and lip-service that has been the democrat mantra forever. He reminds me of Kerry, say whatever the crowd in front of you wants to hear and don't worry about the truth because you will never have to face it anyway.

This is nothing! At least he doesn't take credit for the "great" surge, the GI Bill, and that oil prices are dropping a little bit. Can't wait to hear the nonsensecial spin McLame and the Morons will put on this.

He lied plain. Plain and simple. He knows what committee he is on. He has no experience and has not done anything noteworthy (and yes, this includes being a community "activist"). He has to lie in order to make himself sound credible.

There isn't much good so that is why he gets very little air time.

Wow, this man is either a liar or just very stupid! Most likely both. Does not even know that he does not belong to this committee….to much!

anything, anytime, anybody can count on pledges or support from this great man………(wink)

I can promise you anything you want to hear as well, vote me in VP this November………

This is the type of press Obama has gotten his entire campaign. Both the good and the bad but McCain gets only the good or no reporting at all.

Why is this news. Everyone knows Obama has been trying to take credit for everything that happens.

Okayyyyy, and?
BARACK THE VOTE

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Even Tiger Woods makes mistakes… But He is still the best the world has ever seen..