zzzzzzzzzzz……..wha, wha, who'a that?

Ever wonder what the Clintons' are up to while Slick Barry is in his excellent adventure?

Suprise in the wings maybe?

Isn't this the guy who was on CNN and couldn't name one difference between John McCain and George Bush? Very uncomfortable moment, I must say; more uncomfortable than Grampy McCain't being asked about birth control vs. Viagra drug coverage. I say, bring it on!

Arbusto Energy (sometimes referred to as Arbusto Oil)[1] was a petroleum and energy company formed in Midland, Texas, in 1977, by future US President George W. Bush and a group of investors which included Dorothy Bush, Lewis Lehrman, William Henry Draper III, Bill Gammell, and James R. Bath. The company's chief financial officer was K. Michael Conaway, now a United States Congressman from Texas.

It was later revealed that Bath made an investment of $50,000 while representing Salem bin Laden of the Saudi Binladin Group. This fact became controversial after the September 11, 2001 attacks due to Salem bin Laden being an older, half-brother of Osama bin Laden, who planned and financed the attacks.

Geez Louis will you stop talking about who will be McWars VP.

McCain should pick Bob Dole as his choice.
"Over 160 years combined experience" should be the campaign ad!

Arbusto Energy (sometimes referred to as Arbusto Oil)[1] was a petroleum and energy company formed in Midland, Texas, in 1977, by future US President George W. Bush and a group of investors which included Dorothy Bush, Lewis Lehrman, William Henry Draper III, Bill Gammell, and James R. Bath. The company's chief financial officer was K. Michael Conaway, now a United States Congressman from Texas

It was later revealed that Bath made an investment of $50,000 while representing Salem bin Laden of the Saudi Binladin Group. This fact became controversial after the September 11, 2001 attacks due to Salem bin Laden being an older, half-brother of Osama bin Laden, who planned and financed the attacks.

I thought people have been saying on both sides that the VP pick should be who the candidates trust, who they feel can run the country should the unthinkable happen, etc, not becuase they can potentially deliver a disputed state.

This article seems to suggest that in Portman, it would give McCain economic credentials. Why would he need someone else to give him that. Shouldn't he have that on his own?

Come CNN, just let the candidates pick their running mate and let it go.

Bad rock made a fool of himself in Germany yesterday. I heard the speech and it was awful. A lot of good feeling words but no substance.

He didn't talk about the price of gas and drilling for new oil. He didn't talk about NAFTA. He didn't talk about IRAN and the danger it gives the world. I didn't hear him address his increase in our taxes. He didn't mention his new "tax us" programs. I didn't hear him talking solutions for the poor people, he just pointed out there are poor people.

This is the fluff and cotton candy speaker. Hey candy man how are you today? Lots of sweetness but no substance.

Hello! Bad Rock we have had poor people from day one. My advice for them is to pull up their socks and go to work.

A Bush insider…….??? Who is advising this old man?

This just in – Obama tours and inspires the world. Not to be outdone, McNut has senior plate at IHOP.

Arbusto Energy (sometimes referred to as Arbusto Oil)[1] was a petroleum and energy company formed in Midland, Texas, in 1977, by future US President George W. Bush and a group of investors which included Dorothy Bush, Lewis Lehrman, William Henry Draper III, Bill Gammell, and James R. Bath. The company's chief financial officer was K. Michael Conaway, now a United States Congressman from Texas.

It was later revealed that Bath made an investment of $50,000 while representing Salem bin Laden of the Saudi Binladin Group. This fact became controversial after the September 11, 2001 attacks due to Salem bin Laden being an older, half-brother of Osama bin Laden, who planned and financed the attacks.

will somone get word to McCain that retirement

nobody wants on this sinking ship. Even a nobody.

Portman is another right wing nut who tries to justify the sins of Republicans with religious rhetoric. Just what we need. I'm all for giving the religious right their own country. We will call it TEXAS.

McCains VP choice may make the difference between who wins this election. A strong VP can get McCain the 4/5% he needs to win. This should be a runnaway for the Dems, why isn't it? Obama is a good speaker and nothing else. He reminds me of the Peter Principal at work.

You mean CNN actually is covering McCain? Oh I forgot it is ABC, CBS, and NBC who are following the political puppet on the presidential world tour. Too bad they are not interested in the real trust or at least interested in printing the real truth. Obama is like Clinton and will tell you whatever you want to hear for a vote.

Portman… and what will he run on? He's part of the failed Bush economic plan. He was there. He's got more baggage than an Amtrac Red Cap. Sorry. He won't make things happen for McCain. He's perfect fodder for the Dems. D.

*** BREAKING NEWS ***
Presumptive Nominee John McCain is meeting the Dali Lama tomorrow to offer him the Vice Presidents Position. In a leaked statement from the press office of the Dali Lama His Holiness said "John McCain who???"

I cannot believe that John McCain, a 70+ year old man, who has been actively involved in the US Gov – is crying like a little three year old – who cannot get his way. He has had a week to present to the American people he plans for addressing the economic issues that each American family is haveing to deal with. Instead he has wasted this time worrying about what Senator Obama has said.

I think that elected McCain as the next president of this country would lead Americans down the path of suffering.

GO HILLARY CLINTON – get on that ballet

if not McCain and his team are best pic!! most secure, most expereinced, most intelligent and most mature….

sink the ignorant, arrogant and egotistical child who can't figure out if his name is Steven Soerento or Barrack Obama…gross out human being who apparently stinks when he wakes per his wife's remarks…reminds me of the devil, not of anything good

We the people are hurting out here due to the Bush economic policies, and McCain is thinking about putting one of Bush's economic idiots on his ticket. You've got to be kidding!

The Bush Crime Family owns Old McDonald. I am getting sick of all the cheap lies, and insults by Repubs. They have nothing on Obama. He is clean and genuine. Repubs cant figure that out. REPUBLICANS DONT LOVE AMERICA, ONLY MONEY.
We would be in terrible shape here if McStupid wins. Exxon and Halliburton have moved cash and banking to Dubai. How PATRIOTIC? Those suckers dont care about us.
OBAMA '08/12

With the DEMS anti-Drilling stance= Another GOP President

TheRebuilder I call on all Obama supporters to complain to NBC about the interview Kelly O'Donnell had with John Mccain on July 24. In the segments shown on Nightly New that day, she threw him nothing but antiObama softballs. Send complaints to nightly@nbc.com
You are soooooo Right …… I'.m On top Of this B S

CNN everyone else'S comments posted but mine still awaiting moderation. why

Obama is already serving our country by repairing globally all the damage caused by extended war and non-communication/no foreign relations. McCain is serving (??) our country by mocking Obama's very successful diplomatic trip – So, I take it that McCain is much more comfortable living in a world with war, no foreign relations, and the US isolated from the global economy. How backwards can you get????

This is the only way that McCain can stay in the news, keep putting out rumors about his VP. Who cares, people don't vote for VP.

The smart thing to do for John McCain is to pick a woman as his running mate.
That way, he has got a pretty good chance of picking up the dissaffected HRC voters and winning in November.

I haven't heard of most of these folks that have been buzzed about for VP on either side ! ! !

It will so sweet when McCain announced Mike Huckabee as his VP so all the talking heads will be wrong. Mike Huckabee is the only one who can deliver a victory for McCain. I just hope McCain is smart enough not to choose a Washington insider – he will lose if he does

The media knows McCain will not make his VP selection until Obama makes his!!! McCain clueless campaign is just trying to steal Obama light.

I swear McCain campaign is so off point and all over the place. The voters that are backing him see it but, they just don't want to vote for the black man!!!!

That's odd, another Bush Administration Official working with McCain. I just don't see why everyone thinks McCain is the third term Bush. LOL I wonder if he will be as great a VP as Cheney. His entire job was and is to bring our tax dollars to his buddies in oil and Haliburton. What a joke this republican party has become.

It does not matter. McCain won't win in November

Ho-hum.

if Mcain wins…. i will move to germany.

Obama 08

All of this while McCain just attacks, attacks, and attacks more. You want to talk about an empty suit. McCain has offered no solutions for over a week now, he has just been a jealous attack dog. He has been boring and has had no real substance at all. He has complained he isn't getting fair media coverage but who wants to cover a grumpy old attack dog? Obama is a great patriot and scholar while McCain is a grumpy war monger. This has been proven this last week.

These McCain attack dogs who spout nothing but nonsense are the same people spreading those horrible Muslim lies about Obama. They know their only chance is to make up lies and hope enough idiots believe them.

This guy is a nobody with zero credentials.

Obama couldnt have even stepped foot in Iraq if it wasnt for McCain's surge, its too bad he is so lame to admit it. Europe doesnt elect our president, America does! McCain is making gains in the polls because Americans are bright enough to understand whats going on. Mr. "Hollywood liberal pleaser" needs to get off his high horse and deal with the common man. The rich in Hollywood arnt going to save us. McCain was correct then, and he is correct now! Go Vets for Freedom!

Go John
Nobama this fall

Why won't the press just give it up. Every time some one meets with McCain there has to be this guessing game and hypothetical analysis of what someone will or will not bring. McCain is stringing all of you alone. I can see him sitting with his team, laughing as they figure out who will next make an "unscheduled" visit as he campaigns in there district, state, or panders to their base. Here it goes: McCain's team: Gee who can we get to visit next that will drive this news cycle of empty speculation so we can get some free press to counter Obama"

Suckers all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10 years sober

Who cares about McCain's VP pick, with all of his gaffes,votes against women's rights,the viagara moment,mixing up countries,naming non existent countries and having the surge facts wrong,the only reason he is still close to Obama in the polls, is the fact that he is white,period. You make him president and your situation at home and standing in the world will be 100 times worse. America,it seems would much prefer to at their own peril,vote for this man with all of his faults and terrible policies instead of a good decent well educated black/white bi-racial man,it's kinda funny you guys only see his skin colour,what about his heart?.Why CNN is unwilling to point out each and every one of McCain's gaffes is quite bewildering to me,you have Obama under the microscope 24/7 and McCain goes merrily along looking lost and clueless in grocery store isles. Go Figure!! we all know your game.

Obama 08

Kevin, could not agree with you more.
Obama did make America shine this week.
That is why this life long republican mom of 3 will be voting for him this fall. He has earned my vote, with his ideas ands fresh ways of tackling issues besides running the best campaign in history.

Obama made America proud yesterday!

Hey McCain: Have you thought about a female or and African American VPat least once man, you seem to pick white men only?? Explain to your voters please

Gee, he's appearing with Lance Armstrong. Does that mean Armstrong is on the short list? Seems like whoever one of the candidates meets with is automatically on the short list.
Actually, Portman makes sense. He has the economic creds to shore up McCain's shortcomings there, he has congressional experience and he could swing a major battleground state. Plus, he's neither too young nor too old. Given that he was an administration official, he probably plays well with the party insiders, too.

This is like asking someone to be Number 1 (U.S. equivalent to the Executive Officer) of the Titanic … AFTER the ship has hit the iceberg.

Time for the Republicans to start re-arranging the deck chains.

WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!BORINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG

I think just like Lieberman, Portman might face problems becuase of his Jewish Faith. That might be a great disadvantage for McCain.

McCain's Straight Talk Express is headed down Bush lane!!

Rush Limbaugh or Glen Beck for Vp ……Turn on IDIOT LANE!!!

Bob Portman as a VP pick for McCain means almost nothing to us in the Northeast part of the state. If the election isn't tainted by the republican's Senator Obama should run away with Ohio despite the efforts of CNN and the rest of the republican party shills in the media.

Rob, the best way to prepare yourself for this suicide mission is to get Joe Lieberman's cliff notes for prompting John Boy and then remember- he thinks he's still fighting the war in Vietnam. We didn't win that one and he wants to win this one REAL BAD…even if it means bankrupting anyone who didn't have the foresight to marry an heiress. so uh, good luck with that!

We all know Senator McCain must be frustrated: Obama performed very well in the Middle East, Obama seemed to be in agreement with PM Nuri Al-Maliki about what the soverign government of Iraq wants, Obama was able to meet with the Afghan leadership [who he had previously criticized], Obama spoke to a cheering crowd of several thousands or hundreds of thousands in Berlin, and much more. McCain's Challenge for Obama to go to Iraq [et al] has backfired on McCain and as a result we are seeing more typical republican behavior: McCain trying to make himself look better by trying to make Obama look worse. Whether it be attacks, or distractions [such as this], this formula looks very familiar.

More ties to Bush. How sad! McCain just doesn't get it, and never will. Thankfully I'm an Obama supporter and don't have to gnash my teeth over anything that McCain does.

I meant to say, "Portman says no to VP for Mccain" oops

we don't even know this guy, and like Leno Fan said, I also Google this guy and it asked me, WHO???? the truth is, what else can he do than help all the loobyist in Washintong ruin this beautiful country. America is bleeding.

Show me any politician on the face of this earth that gathers an audience of 200,000 and I will show you something that is newsworthy, even to CNN who appear to on the McCain bandwagon!

Watching CNN news continued chats on what McCain has to do to beat Barach Obama does make many feel that CNN is on the DNC payroll. The question is why? One would think having one man who can build rather than destroy America's interests world wide would inspire the MSM to embrace coverage not pander to the cry baby tears of those who do get such attention.

cnn, how come the heading of this article doesn't say,
"Portland says no to VP for mccain?"

If it was someone even hinting that they do not want to be asked on the democratic side, your headline would scream that or worst.

Here's an idea: Maybe you all should find a happy medium and just report the news instead of speculating and injecting your personal opinions in it. Isn't that your job anyway? just saying…….

Wow! Obama gave a speech in Berlin, Germany to 200,000 adoring fans? He's got the state of Germany and its electoral votes locked up for sure.

Why is McCain wasting his time in a battle ground state like Ohio when he could be thousands of miles away giving speeches to people who can"t even vote in the U.S. Presidential Election?

The more I read the more I see McCain as Mr Negetive. Sheeeeesh

BIG ICK.! It would be the MCPLASTIC ticket. Between the husbands and wives they would need a plastic surgeon on staff and a Viagra fountain of youth!

Who in the heck is this guy..doesn't matter, McCain is washed up!

im sorry cnn, i mean obama is great, and cant wait for him to be king!!!!

No Bush admin ppl on the Mccain ticket, please g-d…

McCain has complained about almost everything Obama does….he's jealous. Doesn't matter who runs with him, he's washed up!

McCain is picking the wrong Ohio congresman for the job. It should be John Boehner. Then again, picking Governor Sarah Palin from Alaska or Duncan Hunter from California would move the ticket to the Right.

And it's STILL a Repulican which = corruption & greed. American's and people the WORLD over are SICK of it G.O.P.

He should focus on getting his hands dirty in the good old USA. He declined an invite to speak at the Lance Armstrong Foundation Summit in Ohio…with 1,000 cancer survivors representing more than 10 Million in the US.

McCain accepted and spoke and fielded the tough questions. Those 1,000 cheering US citizens carry much more weight within the election than 200,000 Germans and Europeans.

Bad timing by Obama, simply stupid.

Wow, CNN. Third VP in 3 days. Maybe I should go take a stroll with McCain, just to see if you think I'm a VP candidate…

HAHA Not gonna happen…

He will not pick anyone from the bush admin

McCain actually HATES bush

McGOP-loser is at it again. This not the year for republicans. They and Bush destroyed this country with their bias and hate for certain people. It backfired and the people hates the GOP.

Mc-loser is trying to get headlines. Once Sept. comes around and people are back from vacation, you will see a BIG lead for Obama.

the media thinks americans are stupid no we are not you try to lie to us about the polls everyweek you people if you dont have news just give it up we are tired, cnn you are going to loose your viewers with this kind of lies people now would rather go on the internet to read any good news, Newsweek, Huffington Post, they are better with the news, you lie about polls everyweek

More non news.

You have to admire how McCain has completely boxed in the media where they HAVE to talk about him even if he does nothing that day.

Hey CNN, I ate a polish sausage yesterday, why didn't I get a headline? You should also interview Mr. Gary Devac as I am considering him while choosing a new veterinarian.

Anyway, i wouldn’t surprise if USA would prefer mediocrity over brilliant person. Not first time. The rest of us should think how not to sink in the future (perhaps near) with this “Titanic”. and till the last moment people like Glenn Beck will be telling: what was right with America

Is Obama running for president or King? What arrogance. Already some European gov officials are saying that Obama gives a good speech but thats about it. No substance period. Wait till Obama announces his VP choice. He will loose a few more points in the polls when those poor diehard Hillary for VP supporters pack it in. The question for them is do they just sit out the election or actually vote for McCain.

So folks this is far from over…

who cares

"John McCain was spotted in a grocery store holding a loaf of bread"

I think he was thinking "Hmmm. Sliced bread. who would thunk it!"

"Straight Talk Express" Not even close Mr. McCain. I am not buying what you are selling. (snake oil)

PICK ROMNEY ALREADY..HE IS MORMAN, HOW CAN YOU TOP THAT ??

The McLAME camp is clearly "desperate" at this point. I mean this entire week has been nothing but lame photo "ops" and confusion from John McLame. YOU would think his staff would have stepped up their game AND take advantage of the week Sen. Obama is Overseas.

I just don't get what the McCain's staff is doing, it appears they have their egos stuck up their behinds and just can't seem to get anything RIGHT for God's sake!!!

I mean this whole Portman media leak is just so silly…

McCheese is a lost cause….Nobody not even the republicans give rat's rear end about McShame.

ben July 24th, 2008 7:24 pm ET
we don't vote for vp we vote for President! Enough said!
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Normally I would agree with you. It can be difficult to remember who was the VP, even for some fairly recent Presidents… and the losing VP's are tough trivia questions. However, considering McCain's age, health issues, and frequent (constant) mental lapses, his VP selection is VERY important.

Kevin: Agree 100%. We could go from "cringe" to "once again proud" in a nanosecond on January 20, 2008. "Cringe less often" with McCain would be settling for mediocrity. I don't want mediocre.

What a disgrace McCain, his campaign, and his supporters are. All they can do is attack Obama with lies and distorted views of reality, and never talk about any of the issues. It's all Obama did this, or Obama said that, or surge, surge, surge. Where is McCain's substance? He doesn't have any. He's not a total failure, but when he loses in November he will be.

I think it's funny that even the CNN writer apparently thinks this is junk news. "Another day, another round of buzz surrounding a potential vice presidential candidate." First it's DEFINITELY Jindal. Then it's SURELY Pawlenty. Honestly, I take McCain's side on this. He'll announce when he announces. Who honestly cares? It's Bob Dole Part II anyway. If the Veep pick is a known commodity, they'll help him out a little and then go away. If it's not, they'll be a non-issue and disappear forever when McCain loses.

So after all McCains nickname is McBush? I mean why would McCain want anything to do with George W. Bush or Karl Rove? I guess he doesn"t care what those two did in 2000 or maybe he doesn"t remember the push polling in 2000 presidential elections?

Yea, I'm with those of you questioning why he would pick anyone from the Bush administration who held a title with the word "Budget" in it. I'm not even sure Bush or his cronies could define Budget.

So for those of you who were asking, "Where's the beef", well it's between your teeth!!!! And by the way it turns out that it's pork and the republicans have been spending it by the barrel for the last 7 years.

Obama 2008 and 2012

Bush's Management and Budget Guru??? Are you serious?

And we (the Whiners) are supposed to believe he brings economic expertise and credibility?

McCain gets scarier and scarier every time I turn on the news.

I can't believe all the immature comments on this site. What has happened to political discourse in this country?

It was that old man, that couldn't wait to see his performance in the middle east.
YOU CAN NOT PLEASE EVERYBODY- better yet! (nobody)

Shut the WELL up already!

Obama~ YOU GO BOY!

It's really a sad world-some of you wouldn't know a good thing if it slap you in the face.

I love how some crazy Obama supporters claim that CNN is being biased against Obama by trying to "steal" Obama's spotlight.

I am an Obama fan, check old posts.

Look on the right side of your computer screen. They list posts by category. It now stands Obama with 2056 stories. McCain with 1173.

Obama has almost 900 more stories (roughly people). That is the truth. So stop your complaining about CNN trying to steal Obama's media attention. You cannot argue with facts!

As the worldwide Obamafest continues, McCain is gaining in the polls; now only down 4% which is statistically insignificant. Why?

The unfair coverage by CNN, MSNBC, etc: is creating an enormous
backlash among American whites. And these are the people who control the election.

So keep it up CNN, you'll put McCain in the White House yet.

Rob Portman is a good man and a rising star. He may not be well-known outside this area, but he would be a solid conservative pick who would serve McCain well as the VP nominee.

Mistake, mistake, mistake! A link to George Bush and not a favorite
in the South.

And the Bushies have really helped improved things in Ohio during the past eight years? Same ol', same ol'

Good Job CNN! Once again nothing but negative comments about McCain from people that clearly have no clue what they are saying. As I read some of the comments that people submit, It just shows how stupid America looks and CNN posts all these ridiculus comments for the world to see. We all wonder why America is not respected around the world, we make ourselves look foolish.

Sadly…we see the problems with the nation and GOP. Conservative leaders become complacent that because GWB was such a schmuck–it's a given a Democrat will win this election.

Too bad so many GOP fast burners–are sitting this one out in hopes of better days after Obama screws everything up–and the GOP can be more certain of a win–and lots of donations to the Republican Party.

I hope conservatives are watching and remembering. It's not O.K. if they just sit by and watch while Obama screws things up. Conservative voters expect the officials they elected to continue to pursue those ideals and that would include sustainment of the political party even during hard times. I predict this election year will be an ALL INCUMBENTS OUT election. Just like the White House our Congress needs a good flushing out too–and there are a lot of state legislators and governors who also need to be removed–post haste.

Every day someone turns down the offer to be McCain's VP…what's going on? It seems nobody wants to be the VP for McSame.

Oh Lord-

More of the same huh McSame? We must have CHANGE for our country!

What will they not come up with this stupid CNN – just to keep McSame in the news?! Today it is Pawlenty, tomorrow Lindhal, next Romney, next Portman. Can you imagine: CNN even brought up old news in their archives per request from McSame, about his meeting with Dalai Lima just to shore up some foreigness about him too?! If they are so jobless, why dont they write and publish stories crediting Obama with great foreign policy strength as seen in the gigantic respect around the world?…
Please, wise americans check out HuffingtonPost.com for real news and the issues we should be considering as we vote. All those hidden interviews with the candidates that CNN refuses to report are there. These are interviews very similar to the debates and answers on various issues that we all have been asking for. HUFFINGTONPOST.COM

McCain should hurry up and pick someone so they can start double-teaming the campaign against Obama. On his own, McCain is losing ground fast.

Obama/Biden '08

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Poor McBush. His ship is sinking and the rats are jumping overboard.

***McCain and his supporters need to stop whinning about all the news Obama is receiving. When Mccain was the one who invited him to travel to these countries.

***Mccain, just wanted to be with him so you could show off. If that wasn't enough now people want Obama to come home, when they too wanted to see if he could connect to these leaders and he is doing that.

***Obama is trying to unite the world, not just the USA…..

Of course 200,000 socialists are going to cheer for Obama. Obamites worry more about what a bunch ineffectual europeans think of us than electing a competant candidate.

McCain and his supporters need to stop whinning about all the news Obama is receiving. When Mccain was the one who invited him to travel to these countries.

Mccain, just wanted to be with him so you could show off. If that wasn't enough now people want Obama to come home, when they too wanted to see if he could connect to these leaders and he is doing that.

Obama is trying to unite the world, not just the USA.

You people with your sick obsession with the "rock star" aspects of Obama are foolish indeed. Would Mick Jagger be qualified to be President? Perhaps Madonna? How about Paul Mcartney? They, too, have the ability to draw hundreds of thousands of people to their events as well….

If Portman is the VP, how rosey would the budget numbers be? How far from realistic could these numbers become — very unrealistic and problematic for the American taxpayer and our children and grandchildren and our great-grandchildren. Can we have someone who presents several senarios that include some bad news so that we can tell our members of Congress to plan for the bad news.

Anything to help John McSame get a little news. We all know he is being treated unfairly. Does anybody think his comment " I'd rather speak in Germany as President" comment sound like a little kid standing on the outside of the fence at the play ground wishing he could play? What a whiner!!!!

I'm looking for a moderate not to far right or left, Mr McCain, start to give signs of moderation in cabinet heads and the former head of Homeland Security from Penn. that would influence the mainstream voters. Start laying out a long and short term agenda's for the next 4yrs that is realistic not hype and mainstream will accept you as the lesser of two evils, which is politcal speak for what choices do we really have.Obama, wants to reengineer society, by pushing more debt onto our children and their children. I am a Puma, and a Regan Democrate whom is not liking the liberal takeover of my party they have gotten to radical for a moderate Independent Party do U have any room at the inn?

This is like a stupid reality show called "Guess Who's the VP?" Every Tom, Dick, and Harry has created buzz while being spotted with McCain. No one really cares.

O!

MCAIN,

NOT TO WORRIED, NO MATTER WHAT OR WHOM IS YOU V.P. YOU WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATED OF AMERICA .

THE OBAMA THING??? PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK…

GO MCAIN…………..

Barack Obama made America shine this week

Leno last night:

I Googled Portman and it said "Who???".

McShame, McShame
Another attempt to get some headlines with this VP stuff
Give it a rest already!!!!!!!!!!!
BARACK THE VOTE AMERICA FOR PEACE !!!!!!!!!!1

Yawn

…not my favorite choice but a good conservative one…

They should have no problems beating NOBAMA and the Kanckles…

Wow…what a group of haters. As a recently retired service member I wonder why I don't see military members throwing out things signed by their current Commander in Chief like I did w/President Clinton. President Bush has kept you all safe no matter what you thought of him. Try living in his shoes for the last 8 years.

It should be clear by now that the McCain camp is merely artificially generating VP "buzz" in a desperate attempt to seem interesting, relevant, and newsworthy. It's pretty funny.

McCain will lose unless Obama picks someone other than
Hillary. Is there a Las Vegas point spread on Obama's
longevity?

Portman would be a great choice as VP. Someone used to getting things accomplished instead of jet setting around the world singing :I wanna hold your hand".

McEnvy picks a Bush Insider.
Great move!

I'll be glad when both VP's are selected…
ALL OF THE SPECULATION ABOUT IT IS BOTH A WASTE OF TIME AND SUPER ANNOYING!!

As an Obama supporter I want as many Bush Administration people with McCain. I cant wait for Obama to get him one on one and expose his old policies and mental framework.

If it's not Ron Paul, it doesn't matter.

Actually, it doesn't matter anyway…

Who cares? McCain in a bad choice for President. But then again, Obama is a horrible choice also. To have to decide who is more incompetent between the two of them is a tough decision. I'm sitting out of the Presidential election and just voting local races. That way whoever wins, I can sit back and say "dont blame me, I didnt vote for that moron!!"

Don't forget McCain emerging from 10 Downing St. in London to much media attention — BEFORE he was elected president. Talk about whining! This is the voice of mature experience????????????? The guy is an old fart like any other…

Portman's hair looks like it could withstand a cluster bomb attack! Obviously, there is a Brell-Cream shortage in Ohio…..

Where are we getting the 300 million to send to Pakistan?

OK. ANYBODY BUT ME SEE THAT PATTERN HERE????? Nobody want to be Mcshame, McSame, McBush V.P. hmmmm They think he is the right man for the JOB so much but no one is willing to follow him to the White House..

Heck if he will cheat on his SICK WIFE.. what do you think he will do to America. Once a cheater always a cheater. Do anybody remember the name Bill and HIllary? Rep tried to impeach him for his action but now they want us to FOLLOW A LOW DOWN CHEATER OF THE WORST KIND!! PLEASE!! I will Follow the man whom so far show Morals.

OBAMA 08/12 AND 16 IF I HAD MY WAY

If we had never invaded the wrong country.. there never would have been instability. We would have never had an insurgency, ethnic murder and general lawlessness, no alqueda and no need for a "surge".
So why is it so important if it "worked" Define 'worked" Only 20 kids were killed per month instead of 40..??

We never should have lost 1 single life there..!!

Thats what McPain just doesn't comprehend.
Of course given enough time American Forces will always win. Even when we attack the wrong country.. lol

And he would vote for the wrong war again? And force young Americans to die for no good reason for another 100 years or more.

Thats Good Judgement knowing what we now know??

Mitt Romney is his VP. McBush is a war monger trying to manipulate people's minds by picking and pretending that those are his running mates but he will never pick them except Romney. Just wait and see. McBush is very smart in smear and fearing people especially his aged people. By the way where's the holiday's tax break?????? How come he jumped on to the conclusion with the drilling when he knows that this will take effect in decades, nothing to do with the gasoline cirisis now??? We have not gotten the holiday gas break yet and he inisting on drilling. Be carefull people, same old, same old, kind of politics tactics proposed by McBush.

The main stream media has played an unprecedented role in this campaign. Their softball approach with Obama (until the famous Saturday Night Live skit) cost Hillary Clinton the Democratic nomination. Over the last month and a half of the primary she outperformed Obama in the debates and among the remaining primary states. But it was already too late – Obama had built an insurmountable lead earlier, when the MSM was asking Hillary tough questions but asking Obama essentially what his favorite color was. The MSM should NOT be in a position to throw an election to a candidate. After all it should be the people who chose (meaning there is no place for a propagandistic info flow control by the media). I predict there will be some serious conversations about this after the election – with some legislative changes that take the MSM influence out of the equation in the future. Same thing is happening to McCain as happened to Hillary. The only time he gets on TV (or in most newspapers) is when he commits a gaffe (note that Obama has commited his own several times – it is not the exclusive domain of McCain). None of McCain's town hall meetings are making it into the MSM. But every step Obama takes (all carefully choreographed by his staff). is extensively covered. It's amazing he isn't further ahead in the polls. All I can think is thank God that many Americans can think for themselves and don't just drink the MSM's (and Hollywood's) Kool-Aid!

Honestly MSM, properly vet the guy and show both candidates equally and let the American people make their own decision!

the sad..oh so sad reality is: McGoofy is no more than the Moron's (bush) Poodle (as the popular t-shirt says) and it really doesn't matter who the hell he selects as his war-mongering lap-dog as vice prescedent (yes. I know I misspelled that!); the thing is….not only Barack, but the Democratic party should be seriously concerned….If the Democratic candidate, whether it be Barack (or Clinton…dont for a moment be deceived into belieliving she is out of it yet) loses this election, and I pray that they don't, the democratic party, for all intents and purposes, should decertify itself as viable force in politics….

What James Hussein?
MrMagoo.
'McCain would much rather talk in germany as president????'
Wishful thinking.
Not gonna happen
McCain might as well be talking german in the US.
No one understands his policies or why he would really believe them!
He still does not understand that 'the US should not invade another country that has not attacked us.
The surge is irrelevant.
He is going through the campaign like Mr Magoo. He thinks he is right and just keeps on pushing along. If I was him I would not want
more press coverage!! The more press and the deeper McBush will sink!!
McSame- this is reality not a cartoon!!!

Rob Portman who?

Three 'possible' VP candidates in three days. Do you know what 'possible' even means? You should read Boole. The guy doesn't even try to be called out as a VP candidate. He only meets, greets, talks, with the presidential one. Only the media has anything to do with BS like this. The real story is going on, and the media feels like it should forget about it less the less informed part of America be angered and frustrated by thruth, again. The point is, you only seem to be able to cover mistakes about the McCain campaign. Yet, you only seem to be able to cover hype over Obama's. Where's the thruth then? Can you still control it ? Media ?

Former Bush appointed director….yes perfect fit.

zzzzzz how predictable

Sorry for invading this forum, but I have to say something to get it off my chest.

Obama made a speech today that demanded socialism in this country.

He spoke of his message of peace and equality for the world in Victory Plaza.

Cough Cough apparently his advisor's are really dumb, or we need to seriously take this at face value.

The Victory Statue was erected in the 1870s to give a big middle finger to Europe when Prussia had a good army. The angel on top has the hand and arm motion that Hitler himself used for his nazi propaganda that everyone knows of today.

His message, along with the symbolism of the location, scares me half to death.

and this is how to stay away from Bush? McCain looks in the mirror and sees a W everytime and it doesn't stand for Winner….

And what happened to Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson as vice presidents? They speak for the people, by the people, and will distract attention from Obama being inexperienced.

This guy is perfect for McCains VP cholce. At least he is not Indian, like Piyush "Bobby" Jindal

I thought McCain wanted to distance himself from Bush…..give me a break…..I'm a registered Republican…..and I'm done.

It's strange that Senator McCain critizes Obama for speaking in Germany, but just a few months ago McCain was all over Canada and Central America talking to leaders. Two-tongue McCain you will never be President. Unfortunately you won't be able to read this comment because you don't use the internet.

Is he related to Natalie? Who is this guy Portman?

Next: McCain seen with chauffer. Could he be a dark horse VP?

Jindal had buzz. Romney had buzz. Pawlenty had buzz. What that means is that the reporters don't know anything, so they're talking about these guys with each other. And the McCain campaign is pretending interest in everyone just to stay in the news.

I've lived in Ohio all my life too and know he participated in the wrecking of my state before moving onto Congress and then to W. Typical representative of the hayseeds from down south. No thanks. He's sure not going to get the blue collar voters who went for Hillary–no chance of that.

yea, put a former bush administrator on the ticket, you tools don't have a chance this year

and yea, i've lived in Ohio for 23 years and never heard of this guy, just another right wing tool

Obama in '08, easily

Too funny. Many respondents on cnn.com blast Fox News and their listeners as being pro-Republican. Yet, 90+% of responders on CNN's site bask in the glory of Obama and sing his praise. But it’s okay when that happens, correct? Hypocrites.

Next thing it will be the "tooth fairy" for McCain's VP choice. Who the HELL really cares who Gramps picks anyways. He will still be BORING, CONFUSED and LARGELY LAME all by his lonesome self.

Obama is turly an intelligent man whose vision is profound..

Obama 'THE PRESIDENT' the world respect you and through Obama, the world will respect USA.

Bonny

The guy is milquetoast judging from the picture. Mediocrity from McCain now and mediocrity is what we can expect if he is elected President.

GO OBAMA!

You know everybody knocking obama for doing his speech in berlin is wrong didnt mccain do a speech in CANADA not that long ago and what about his travel to mexico and colombia???? its ok for him but not obama. Besides in mccains dreams if he ever thought that many people would show up for him hes lucky if he gets 75 to 100 people in a townhall.

If McCain doesn't pick Condi for VP he will lose, Bank on it!

Anyone who has ANYTHING to do with the Bush Administration (especially regarding budgetary issues) should no longer be in public office come November.

Obama '08, '12

Boy, this ole man will do anything for attention…maybe he should let his wife buy his VP – 750, 000 should do it. He has no message, doesn't understand the economy and is pissed because he challenged Obama to go overseas and Obama handed it to him.

Media bias – CNN is wasting good air time on this old loser!!!

Old man yells at clouds!!! – John McCain't, New Leader of the DeceptaCONS!!!

Plus 1

Boy, this ole man will do anything for attention…maybe he should let his wife buy his VP – 750, 000 should do it. He has no message, doesn't understand the economy and is pissed because he challenged Obama to go overseas and Obama handed it to him.

Media bias – CNN is wasting good air time on this old loser!!!

Old man yells at clouds!!! – John McCain't, New Leader of the DeceptaCONS!!!

OHIO will go with mccain. we dont need a white conservative on this ticket. The Conservatives will not go with Obama so we have them already in tow. What McCain needs is a Woman or an American Black on his ticket. Now that will shake up the liberal left wing of the Democratic Party.

After hearing Obama's speech in Berlin all I heard was I am Obama king of the world and the BIGGEST SELLOUT OF AMERICAN INTERESTS in our nation's history. SELLOUT SELLOUT SELLOUT SELLOUT SELLOUT SELLOUT SELLOUT SELLOUT!!!!!!!

It is Amazing to me how much time McCain and his campaign spends on watching Obama. It must be really lonely over in the McCain camp when bore-dumb sets in.

News media is asking why isn't Obama head by more but the real question is: Why the hell isn't McCain ahead by more since everyone is claiming that EXPERIENCE is what folks are looking for? Hmm we all know that McCain has a whole lot of that but what about WISDOM? That is what is important. A person can have alot of experience but if they don't know what to do with it then they are worthless

All you "intellectual" liberals cannot spell to save your life. Too bad the country of Germany can't vote, either. I suppose you looked over that in PoliSci…

And Philly Abe's racist comment is absurd. No prominent Republican has brought up the issue of race in this election season. In fact, it's all been started on the left. McCain is very respectful when it comes to Obama's race. Maybe if you pulled your head out, you'd notice that Bobby Jindal, someone until this week was mentioned as a potential VP, is of Indian descent.

hey Hillary isn't doing anything…. McBush can pick her and then his nose.

I thought he was distancing himself from Bush.

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeahhhhhhh

The Bush budget man…right.

If McCain's base (aka the media) would actual show how inept he is instead of following Obama with an Electron microscope then this thing would be way over. No responsible American can vote for McCain he is utterly clueless, confused, and dim.

I'll take the kid out of flight school over the guy with 100,000 miles logged talking about his P-51 and nodding off and on.

Guys experience only is a factor if it earns you a clue. Otherwise it's strictly longevity. Their are two candidates both should be required to demonstrate their command of the issues. Instead Obama is on trial and McCain gets a free ride.

I have no idea how this became a referendum on Obama when the burden of proof is on the neocons and that totally includes McCain since he has sold out and is beholden to them for this nomination.
Instead, again we have the GOP pointing fingers, slinging mud, avoiding responsibility, and devoid of ideas fooling the same folks again.
Also, this time there are a few more that are fooling themselves and are acting traitorously, not just to their party and ideals but the nation and future generations by disregarding all logic, reason, and common sense out of misplaced and misguided anger.

who cares….. who remembers any of the losing VP candidates? McBush doesn't have a chance…. or a brain.

OBAMA '08

People still have a choice between a strong and woefull economy; the Democrats are good at the first whereas the Republican will only worsen the stuation of economy in America.
The Dems will surely turn around Bush's woefull ecomony' there will be jobs and job opportuniyies compares to job losses under the Republican. Why not The People rally round Barack and get secure lifelihood?

Hey Obama supporters, give me a break whining about media bias. Did you not notice the circus of media that followed that unqualified dunce, who would not be the nominee if he were not black, to Europe?

Do you not understand how much of white America sees their own situation and can identify with Hillary Clinton and John McCain when they see a lesser qualified minority being considered for a job that they are more qualified to hold.

The moment this country realizes that this is nothing but affirmative action on a Presidential scale, they will vote against him and this will be a rout… and you know where affirmative action hurts the most? Union country, which would be Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa. Goodbye Barack, glad you were able to tour Europe on stupid America's dime, smart America will be voting for the other guy, even if he picks Mickey Mouse for his running-mate… but then again, Mickey Mouse is more qualified than you are too.

why obama hussein CANT speech without teleprompter??? QUESTION FOR ALL radical liberal

It would seem that every time there is a stir in the air regarding a possible VP candidate for Senator McCain, it quickly vaporizes. It is my belief that each potential pick takes a long hard look at the facts and arrives at the conclusion that it would be a wasted cause. McCain is out of touch, he spends more time jabbing at Senator Obama than he does talking about the issues and what he would do. To me, that's a sure sign that he's in fear of the potential of Senator Obama.

Just what we need – another comb over!

Wasn't it the Republican presidential candidate who had been loudly complaining that Senator Obama had not been to places like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe? Why is the McCain campaign and the candidate himself now complaining? It is starting to look really funny…

pathetic, pathetic any thing to make a headline

This country will get what it deserves it McCain wins…

Here's my question. Doesn't CNN realize how stupid it looks that everyday there is different "BUZZ" about a different VP candidate. Last time I checked, their were 6 or 7 "very likely" GOP VP's and at least that many on the Democratic side. This is "hall talk" in a junior high school newspaper, and treating it as such just cheapens the process and make CNN and other media outlets look JUVENILE.

Grow up.

If we want better elections, we'll need to start with better news coverage.

i told you, obama is not electable… LOOSE OHIO and MICHIGAN and FLORIDA.. YOU LOOSE THE ELECTION!!!! EVEN IF YOU HAVE GREAT WINS IN CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK…. Obama needs Hillary Clinton more then ever… I hope he makes the right choice or we'll have to deal with President McCain for four years…………

SOMEBODY, ANYBODY, PLEASE ACTUALLY COVER A MCCAIN GAFFE. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll echo Luke's comment. I've lived in Ohio all 26 years of my life and I've never heard of him. Although, after a little bit of research, I found that he did represent the 57th most Republican district in America. Anyone who has been remotely connected to a budget during GW's presidency should be avoided like the plague.
Wait a tick…I'm a democrat! Go for it McSame…pick him. I'm sure that he'll hold up real well in the VP debates against Obama's VP selection(no matter who it is).

How many people run away from McBush in fear of losing their own political future?

I think any unpopular ma/woman will join McCain.

it must be a real hee-haw to spend the day with McCain, getting to whisper corrections in his ear after everything he says.

He should just name a monkey his vice president. I figure if we are dumb enough to vote him into office, why not?

WHAT

Barack gave a speech to 200,000 Socialists in Germany. They have no clue what it's really like to live in a democracy. He's not running for Chancellor, he's running for POTUS, folks. He's a stylish young smooth talker that plays well to people who only get to read about democracy. Do you want Germany to elect your president? Do you think you should elect theirs? Think about this folks – junior senator – no real experience doing anything but selling himself to you. Well, he's doing pretty well at that – and then you get an empty suit with smooth talking, empty phrases that the media swore gave them goosebumps. Get a grip.

Mark my words. If McCain choses Collin Powell or a female as a running mate, the polls with show a dramatic shift to him. Then, everyone can tell me this election has nothing to do with ageism, sexism or racism. Hogwash.

There has been so much hype about Obama being the first Black president. Sorry to break it to ya, he is just as white as he is black.

@Lorna, NY

Um Bill Clinton had the chance to veto NAFTA in 1993 but he didn't. Obama is a BIG TIME supporter of NAFTA per his comments "behind the scenes" to the Canadians. Don't worry when I say I oppose it that is political posturing.

Do you want a cookie to go along with your Flavor-Aid???

For God's sake, what is all the "black in America" business? Why are the asians, mexicans and irish not crying? Really, they are not the only ones who have had a rough past. Obama has become a nominee for president and still they are not happy and say things have not changed!! You have to walk on eggshells around black people so as not to offend them, yet they hurl all sorts of insults in rap songs at everybody and it is ok. There are tons of important, WEALTHY, influential black people in this country and around the world. It is time to move on and stop using slavery as a crutch. The Irish were enslaved by the British and starved to death, they moved on. The Chinese were starved and tortured by the japanese, they moved on. We fought bitterly against germans, Italians and Japanese during world wars, we MOVED on. You only hurt yourself otherwise.

port who?

MCSHAME ALLRADY HAS A VP. & THE VP NAME IS SURGE.

GO OBAMA GO

Yeah David, Silver Spring,MD – Nice for the rest of the world who could care less about the U.S. Obama is a citizen of the world first. Don't forget his roots in Kenya and his muslim dad, and then ask yourself what he would do if he had to choose between the best interest of those nations/people or ours.

Wow the hate on the Left is pretty clear on here. Get ready for a display of it when their man Obama gets booted come Nov. lol

u s senate banking committee o bama says he chairs that tooooolies lies worked himself through Harvard Law SCHOOL LIE S TOOK OUT TWO STUDENT LOANS INSTEAD//// o bama the thin suit belive it's true….

Angry, frustrated, envous and bitter McCain. Acting like a small kid.
He went there to speak at Berlin but I didn't go to Canada, Mexico.
Ya right !
This week the whole country has seen what McCain really is like.- Cain is not fit for the presidency. Too bitter old man..

But I'm a Wineing sort of soul. Amd our Economy is doin just great.
Since I've only got Horses, The manure makes my Methane Gas.
BTW, can this guy spell pottattotttoo?

Seriously, a bush administration official who dealt with the economy….That's the republicans' solution? That's got to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

hey Lorna, NY..GO Piss up a rope..if your that ashamed of being American…and for Obama his crap he spews from his mouth is so anti american…his past speaks for himself…..People forget what made this country great

All we are hearing from McSame is about the surge.

Surge my friends. surge my friends. surge my friends. surge my friends.

If u are a surge specialist,why don't you bring about an Economy Surge? I am sure All Americans are willing to accept that surge.

Our choice for president is either a HERO or a ZERO.

Just say NOBAMA

Wow – they closed ever ticker but this one?

I'm disgusted with the old men of this country trying to prejudice all of us that are over 65. A lot of us still work and we don"t have 8 mega-mansions like John McCain.

He's a liar. He's a spoiled little Navy Brat that married into money to buy his way into politics and I'm sick of him.

I don't care who his VP pick will be. If we older working white people have a vote (that gets counted) he can kiss his ego goodbye.

I'm angry that the wealthy white old men of this country hold us all down.

who cares – boring!!! and the next VP is???

Santa Clause

Okay CNN, I see now the role you are playing

Hey everybody! Check out the ticker and blogs about Obama's speech! That's the best news in the media right now! Good stuff……..

Thank you CNN – I am at Peace

(I mentioned your name twice – think you can fit me in?)

Oh yeah, nothing says "change" like a VP from the bush administration.

Obama very first statement in speech in Berlin was an untruth.
He said he did not come as a presidential candidate. Now no one believes that but Obama. He can fool some of the people some of the time. But not all the people all the time.

Boring buzz planted by McCain………..

Tired of McBush already. Enuf!!!!!

Possible VP or next political career suicide – same thing when your talking about McCain

John McCain – No, we can't . . . get up.

I wonder what the Clintons' are up to while wonder boy is on his excellent adventure?

What about the sterile editing of McCain's history revision with his CBS/Katie Couric interview earlier this week? Got his history and his facts wrong–again.

Wow…there sure are a lot of kool aid drinkers on this site. Obama has no real vision. The details…much like the success of the surge…elude him.

Do you think McSame will be able to get anybody to say YES to the VP spot on his ticket?

Bone, That loaf of bread comment was great!! Thanks for the hearty laugh….you made my day…..:)

(PS…rumor has it, there aren't any republicans who want to be McCain's VP, that is why it is taking so long.)

McCain is going to have a tough time convincing anyone to be his co-loser. Anyone with sense can see the writing on the wall.

Cnn isnt it rather lopsided how many McCains you have on here one after another and on the most stupid nonsence headlines who gives a Rats _ _ _ McCain so jealous trying to devert attention with his lies away from Obama .
The things he comes up with is laughable .
Ever watch him when he is talking he looks straight ahead a while then turns his head to the right a while then turns his head to the left for a while like he is a mechanical dummy and someone is pushing a button to switch directions .
A speaker he is not,an intelligent person ? he is not,interesting to watch ? OMG forget that ,clear mind its fogged up ,up to date ? still back in his time zone.
Is McShame a leader ? no a fallower he can't think of anything intelligent to do or say .
Well Cnn this McLooser is old flawed fart it isnt going to work who would vote for someone so far back in time with all the above plus he can't even write an email and send it .Bright guy eh ?

CNN! Please stop saying Barack Obama lost to Hillary Clinton in Ohio by nearly 10 points, he lost be 14 points! You are confusing his lose to her in Pennsylvania with his loss in Ohio. Or perhaps you are just trying to sugar coat the butt-whopping she laid on him in key battleground states… either way, you're wrong.

OBAMA , WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OF WASHINGTON, WENT TOO FAR WITH EUROPEANS. LACKING OF U.S.A. HISTORY ABROAD JUST SAID AMERICA[USA] MADE MISTAKES, IT IS IRRITATING A CIVILIAN,DEMOSTRATE ABROAD THAT WE ARE FRAUD.///

Sen. McCain will make his choice when he makes it. I love the way no one here shows the senator any respect and if you don't like Sen Obama you must be an idiot, racist or a bigot. Can't disagree with someone and not be one of them?

McCain says that the country needs a steady hand –I agree but just not his hand. He is as stiff as a board with his hand along with being stiff as a board with whatever brain he has left. Go retire old man–you are a " antiquated man in modern times " and completely out of touch !!!

Mcain is getting very at propagenda, but it is not going to work. Not after the last 8 years of difficult time and your embrace for the same thing. Not this year. No more repubs this year.

Obama 08/12

Race in America -four years of this stuff.

It's enough to make me vote for McCain.

Has anyone read a story by CNN yet about Obama that does anything but try to pull him down? Obama Slipping in the Polls, Death Row Inmates Support Obama, Media in Love with Obama, Obama Foreign Trip Highlights Inexperience. I'd love to see a story about Obama that's neutral for a change CNN. I know you're trying to prove to the Fox News crowd that you're not giving Obama special treatment, but really this is ridiculous.

lorna,, it just shows that mccain has a temper that is out of control, he gets jealous( which isnt safe) he critizes instead of sticks to issues,, if he does "it",,its ok, if obama does it, its not,,, thinkg is,, mccain is playin a game here,, america doesnt like games nor do we want the same future years to be like that last 10,, sooooo,, mcaain? grow up,,, runnin for president isnt a game so campaign honestly,, stick to issues, and please dont act like a kid who didnt get his candy,,,, better yet,, fly off somewhere and stay cos you will not win at all,, the way your campaign is ran,,, your a pity-ful grown man who pouts when u doesnt get his way,, go obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Having a Bush hack on the ticket will help a lot.

America is sick of these fools.

Hope it's true. Nothing like another slightly younger pecil dick racist white man to bolster the McCain dream of racial purity and domination over women. I hope Republicans will support Portman far and wide, because…

Portman would be the best McCain supporter Obama could possibly hope for.

Hmm a white male protestant for Republican VP? 29 of 29 elections for Republicans picking nothing but white male protestants!

Who gives a crap about McCain? I am growing increasingly tired of hearing him bad mouth Obama. I was on the fence for a while about who I might vote for but I am less than impressed by McCain the past week or so. I have yet to hear a solid plan from him for what he will do as President. It seems like he spends most of his time trying to nitpick and tear Obama's plans apart. Does he not have a functioning brain of his own?

The fluff no stuff Obama lemmings are out….

Who is this guy? Never heard of him. What is he, another neocon?

is Cnn making up for perceived unfairness in its political coverage. Cambell Brown seems to be leaning the other way. . .agains Ovama. at least tonight she was. Normally I enjoy her. This was hard to take since I am a democrat a hillary one, but prepared to back Barak Obama to the end.

another thing. I can't stand Lou Dobbs who hates every party. His only acceptable one is the "unparty" or the INDPENDENTS who don't have one.

committment isn't his strong suit. and sitting on the fence must be uncomfortable t times.,

Wolf does a good job always. . .congrats to you Wolf Blitzer.

I mean didn't he allude that he was going to make his selection sometime this week…ugh week's over tomorrow sir.

If he doesn't make his VP selection tomorrow, then we know for sure that he did this for media attention, and has no problem decieving for his own political gain…wait maybe that was alittle harse…how about: he gets a kick out of fooling people.
Obama/Sebelius 08′

Wow, another VP story. McCain disputes the media one time, and they seem to accommodate, even though it can debated he receives easier treatment than other candidates. Did the media extend the same courtesy to Hillary when she asked? I think not. The media seems to focus on any slight thing Clinton and Obama have done. Where's the fairness please? There have been many mistruths needing clarification from this past week alone (i.e. define surge, reason for lower oil prices, geography, etc.).

I live in the first district in Ohio. Rob Portman's district is very similar to my own. I can't vote for this man in any election, nor would I – but I think that he is an honorable man. He seems to enjoy universal respect from the average Ohioan and much of the population here can identify with his values. While I openly admit to being an Obama supporter, I also must acknowledge that Mr. Portman is a decent fellow and this is a smart tactical move by McCain to pick an Ohioan for a running mate.

Obama's supporters will stop at nothing to run people down and have hateful things to say. As soon as a post comes up that is not pro Obama you guys jump all over it. Well just so you know the people who go and vote and will elect the next President are so sick of you bashing and childish behavior. There are alot of good things that could come from an Obama win, but that will not happen. The people who look at issues, pro and con, look at the facts will eventually make the right choice.

Read some of these post and see how childish they are. Grow up.

Yep. Another brilliant move by the McSame camp. Nominate Bush's OMB director for VP. Absolutely brilliant.

Never heard of him. This is the best he can do???????????????

McCain VP Buzz "Yawn…" makes me very sleepy indeed… moving right along.

McSame could have God running as his VP, and he will still lose…

CNN viewers are idiots

I'm sure you won't post this cause you don't like criticism, but even tho I won't read it, I'm saying it anyway – you have turned into just another infotainment joke – you're worse than fox not-news because at least at one time you had some relevance – now, all you do is play it for the repuglicans – all the McCan't camp had to do was whine a litte & hear you are w/all McCan't, all the time – I'm done reading your garbage – it's on to MSNBC with the rest of the smart folks

I don't believe the VP choice will matter for either side unless if course Obama picks Hillary. In the end this will be decided by which ever candidate figures out the main issue is energy prices and comes up with a solution that sounds like it might work. If one of these guys wants to impress me they should go back to the senate and work for a solution to this problem.

This is another VP candidate who would stand out so much from Sen. McCain and would emphasize some of his shortcomings. Do they really want a VP who might overshadow the real presidential candidate? By the way, it is so obvious that the McCain campaign is very desperate these days because they have been trying every which way to try and get some coverage and it appears they have made the media feel guilty or something because the coverage is pretty thin at times. There was a headline when ONE man heckled Obama. Goodness, he had 200,000 cheering him this afternoon and it's not getting the coverage it deserves. The McCain camp is so green with jealousy that they are grasping at silly criticisms. You can bet if McCain could draw that kind of a crowd, they'd do it in a minute but that's not going to happen so they are downplaying it How petty..

Obama,have not yet talk negative at Mccain doing this election
and he have done nothing talk about obama. he promise not to
do any dirty campaigning and look he's back stabling Obama
every opportunity he can. He can talk about local issues,all about
the war. This country is hurting very badly but still McCain talk of
the war in iraq.This si america that needs help,it's time for iraq
to help themselves.

yeah, i got the media eating out of my hand now that all these delectable vp choices are out there! duh-huh – cnn is becoming a cesspool, just like faux news

I hope no one is fooled by these obvious ruses by the McCain campaign. As I stated before he has no intention of picking this guy as his Vice-President just like he had no intention of pick Jindal. What I would really like the media to do is stop being played like a fiddle by McCain and crew.

McCain does not equal Bush; Obama does not equal Kennedy.

just top get one thing straight about mccain,, he talks about knowing so many officals over in england,, well,, my partner grew up in england 99% of his life and he's never heard of mccain, soooo,, whats tht tell ya?? hes lying again,,,, i always say .. what goes around will always come around and ,,mccain,, your circles about to end,,,, if he can ly so easily to americns now think what he would do IF he was president?? mcsame=bush,,,

You need Hillary Clinton on your side, John. I know she would be much more happy, and feel more secure. Stability is what she needs, after what the Dem's did with her… Promise stability!
Who knows what may come from it?? "Commander in Cheif"???

WHO CARES

OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

OH YEAH……

I'M A MIDDLE AGED WHITE WOMAN NOT FOR HILARY BUT FOR OBAMA…………

No McCain doesn't matter who the VP is!!!!

Obama 08/2012

Dear John McCain…..you are acting like an idiot. That is all.

ditto Lorna…Proud I am.

Mitt Romney is the prime, strong, and correct choice for vice president, for the strongest United States.

"I think he's the right person to lead the country at this critical time." That says it all, huh? Another Republican in denial.

Democrats in '08-out with Pelosi!

John McCain criticizes Obama for speech in Berlin. Can someone remind John McCain that he too made a speech in Canada where he praised trade and criticized Obama all paid for by his campaign.
Come On CNN do your job. It shouldn't take an average american citizen like me to point out facts when you are getting paid big bucks to do that.

I think McCain did something (surprisingly) very smart today when he said that Obama just says WHATEVER BECAUSE HE IS UNTESTED, UNEXPERIENCED, DON'T KNOW BETTER, so he just said outlandish things. It's always easy to criticize when you haven't been in a situation. I can say I hate the war in iraq too. Why not vote me president? The point is Obama didn't even have a vote. And on issues after issues, he abstains from voting so he doesn't have to take sides. He is a very smart politician.

Anyway the point is what Mccain said today should be the key message to use to get to HILLARY SUPPORTERS. Praising her is not enough. Mccain need to empathize with those who vote for hillary and in effect unjustly lost to obama. That Hillary was a much better candidate but she was overshadowed by someone (obama) who is willing to say anything without haven't any experience to back it up, or experience to get things done (those who don't do teach, lecture like obama), just to get the nomination.

Hope Mccain is listen if he actually wants to win.

Rock a=bye baby on the tree top.
When the wind blows the cradle will rock.
When the bough breaks the cradle will fall.
And down will come Grandpa, cradle and all.

Shhhh!!!!! Grandpa is asleep.
Goodnite Mc Bush

Why anyone would vote Republican nowdays when their agenda is to prove that government cannot provide help to the American people is beyond my understanding.

We ned a man with a STRONG mind, McCain ISINT that person, even the NVA knew he had the weakest mind of all the people they were holding, thats why he was picked to make anti American statments.
I predict that his cancer is going to rebound with a vengence.

If Obama is so popular in Berlin maybe we could work to get him elected there and spare the rest of us….

CNN – your moderators are taking more than one hour for dinner – cut their pay accordingly. !!!!!!!!!

Stop Crying McCain, and Grow Up! The Warmongers Are So Jealous!

McCain Are You Going To Call Air Force Maj. Gen. Scott Gration A Liar?

An Obama adviser, Air Force Maj. Gen. Scott Gration (Ret.), later elaborated on Obama's decision to skip the event.

"We learned from the (Pentagon) last night that the visit would be viewed instead as a campaign event," Gration said. "Sen. Obama did not want to have a trip to see our wounded warriors perveived as a campaign event when his visit was to show his appreciation for our troops and decided instead not to go."

As a Dem family for decades. It has to be H. Clinton on a Obama ticket, or McCain for me

Outside of Oh Hi O, has anyone heard of Portman?? When will the kid gloves come off of the Media and start treating McCain the way Obama is, hounded on his every move. the gaffes McCain speaks are not minor. He can't even refer to the proper name for the Czech Republic, instead calling the Czechoslovakia.. Veto beer.. the dimentia is coming earlier than expected

Anyone seen McCain walk down stairs or steps lately? Nurse and Wife Cindy always has ahold of his elbow as he holds the railing. He is to feeble and weak to be president. The stresses of the job would become 10 fold as those of a Senator and would kill him.. Just continue to collect SS John and ride off into my home states sunsets…

What im tired of is the media covering the media coverage of Sen. Obama. We are witnessing history and the best the media can feed the public is how in love they are with Sen. Obama and whether or not they are being fair. This is incorrect. We the public are in love with Sen. Obama and public interest is the driving force behind ratings. Instead of McCain courting the 60+ crowd he and his party need to figure a way to appeal to the people and not our fears. We are becoming numb to these tactics and we are ready to seize the moment. Im extremely proud that Obama has international appeal.

I hope he does pick this weenie as his VP. This creeper looks like he could scare off every potential woman voter out there.

I just lost a little respect for Lance Armstrong too…

I THINK MCSHAME SHOULD PUT MEG WHITMAN ON THE VP LIST THE IDIOT FROM EBAY. SHE WOULD BE GOOD AT AUCTIONING THE REST OF THE COUNTRY OFF. WHAT A LOOSER JIM HALL

McBush rides again.

Yep. No surprise there. Another Bushie to McCain's side.

Oh, I saw the piece with Lance Armstrong. He was not expecting too much from McBush on cancer, either. McBush is in self-destruct mode. Too many Bushies in his campaign. I told you W hates the guy! I don't care what W says…..he HATES McBush and is doing everything he can to sink his ship. GO W

Oh, would someone close to McSame tell him to just shut the hell up about the trip he challenged Obama to take! He sounds like a grumpy, old, whining, man. I guess that's what you get for being a "speculator". As you said, we're not going to help those "speculators". So, shut up and take your licks like a man! Like the war hero you are! Have some dignity….please!

People is because of McCain Obama went to Iraq, McCain said Obama sould stop talking and visit Iraq and see what is going on there instead of making remarks , if Obama was not threatned by McCain he would never have r visited Iraq

Can't McCain choose whomever he wants? And won't he make the best choice among all potential candidates? Of course he will! If people are so disillusioned by McCain and more excited about socialism then I guess they will show that at the poll in the fall won't they!

does he have a definition on 'victory' in iraq?does anyone?

Can CNN try any harder to start a frenzy on this?! I saw McCain stop at a McDonald's. Maybe Ronald is his new VP.

Seriously..the Mc Pain Halloween Mask will be a very big seller this October.. Part Robot.. part horrifying…

I cant wait…

Think I will wear one myself…
I always wanted to know how it feels to have a sawed off Napoleonic 'little guy' complex and to be extremely ugly at the same time..

No wonder he is soo angry most of the time.

I'm with you all the way LORNA!!

Wow! A token article about McCain. Nope, no media bias here. Gosh, I wonder what Dumbama is up to.

No one wants to be the VP on the loosing side.

McCain campaigned in Canada, Columbia and Mexico. He is truly a disgrace and an embarrasment to the USA. He is so full of hate and anger. He talks out of both sides of his mouth.

Obama you have represented the USA with pride, dignity and intregrity. Thank you. I feel other countries respect us again.

Regarding the other ticker about McCain appealing to younger voters…he doesn't appeal to me and I'm an older voter!!! I can't think of one single person on this planet that he could pick to be VP that would make me consider voting for him!!
Everyone, please go and read the speech Obama gave in Berlin. It is amazing.

Another McBush's VP of the Day saying no thanks, I'd rather not, now go away.

People are excited from around the globe about the possibility of Barack Obama becoming the President of the United States. The positive energy created by Obama is something I haven't seen before. I have felt nothing but contempt towards the US government and it's policies for the last 8 years…nothing has been positive about the Bush government. Finally, some hope, change, positive and forward thinking from a candidate. I watch the race daily and as a Canadian who knows how important the US relationship is with not only Canada but the rest of the world I sincerely hope that the American people elect a leader that helps to unite his country and build back those relationships with it's allies and take a new approach to foreign policy.

I don't care who McCain's running mate is, McCain himself will still be a disaster for this country.

And as McCain criticizes Obama for giving a speech in a foreign country, has he completely forgotten that he gave his own speech in Canada less than a month ago? Only one of three explanations make sense here. One, McCain forgot about that just like he forgot that he opposed Bush's tax cuts. Two, as far as McCain is concerned, Canada doesn't count as a foreign country. Or three, McCain thinks we're so stupid and uninformed that we've forgotten about the speech he gave in a foreign country. And regardless of which of the three is accurate, it's something to be concerned about.

I like the town hall idea, but if McCain thinks this is going to get it done, he's the one that's done.

The old McCain (not his age, but his positions) might get elected, but we'd have utter gridlock in Washington. The new and unimproved McCain (pandering to the right) will not get elected and we'll be better off for it.

BTW, stop whining about the fact that Obama attracts people to his message. Isn't that part of the definition of a leader? What kind of a leader has no followers? Or, are you whining to prove Phil Gramm was right?

Confession:

Mc Cane has one advantage over Barack …

Mc Cane doesn't have to wear a mask on Halloween inorder to scare our kids..

I am from Ohio and have never even heard of Rob Portman. McCain better do better than that if he wants an Ohio win. I am a 30 year old female who had always been registered Republican…but I can tell you McCain will not win Ohio if he does not have a GREAT VP Candidate. Obama will. I am telling you from southern ohio that Ohio has felt the pinch as much as any other state. People are unable to go on vacations and in my small town almost every other home is for sale….mortgage crisis??? You have no idea. I can definitely see why people are looking to Obama…Ohio needs hope. I'm sorry…no offense to Portman but I don't think he will cut it. Keep looking John!

Portman is too YOUNG! We need to make McCain look MORE vital, not less. We should be vetting Abe Vigoda and Jack Lalanne immediately!

Who's ever heard of this guy anyway? This is just a pathetic attempt by McCrazy to grab headlines. All his potential VP choices are bad. I hope its not Romney or Huckabee. Romney's a dimwitted hypocrite and Huckabee's even crazier than McCain.

McCain has become a petty, negative campaigning, whining loser. I've even a Republican, when did our party get so pathetic. He can't get a fact straight to save his life. And if your going to go negative then actually go negative on something of substance not meaningless nuances.

We are going to get destroyed!!!!!!!!

Portman has been talked about before.
From a financial perspective, I'm clear why he is considered a strong financial person.
I'm not saying he isn't, I just don't understand because his major was Anthropolgy as an udergrad, and then he became a lawyer.
He did work on the Ways and Means committee, a tax writing committee.
Anyone have any credible, concrete info?

Wake up Idealists! The cards Barack is playing with allow him to play Muslim in the Middle East, white in politics, and black in church, well, unless he gets caught. We'll talk about that later, sweety.

Heyyyyyyyyy!!!! Wait a minute…….I thought Richard Simmons was going to be Mr. Mc Cee's VP….. Bait and switch!!! Bait and switch!!!!!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with John picking a Bush economist for VP. Bush economics got us to where we are today and John is not hiding the fact his policies are identical.

McCain and Gramm are right when they talked about the whiners with mental recessions. It's time people started listening to John McCain and George Bush when they tell us the economy is strong so why would we want or need to accept Obama's change tactics?

It doesn't matter who McCain picks. He is just as big of a loser whoever his attack dog is. Right now McCain has plenty of attack dogs out there and the media seems to be eating it up. Obama's campaign has been very gently to McCain for the last week or so and that shows their character while McCain has used the typical GOP attack and lie strategies of the past. If this is McCain's idea of change he is obviously still stuck back in the 70's. He has fallen and can't get up.

The troops and their families will never allow McCain to win this. CNN must be only polling the rich.

Hello everyone

I was away for a few days and am now trying to catch up.
Mybarackers, I hope that good things have been happening for Barack.

I was lucky to catch Barack's speech in Berlin and I was completely BLOWN AWAY. Barack was true to himself, this was NOT A SPEECH ABOUT THE ELECTION, IT WAS ABOUT WORLD ISSUES (OLD AND NEW) AND UNITY IN GENERAL….. I HOPE THAT CNN, OR SOME OTHER NEWS NETWORK, WILL AIR IT AGAIN SOMETIME SOON, SO THAT ALL OF THOSE WHO MISSED IT, WILL GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

Barack got so much APPLAUSE, it really was HEART WARMING. AT THE CONCLUSION Just seeing him TRYING SO HARD TO SHAKE HANDS WITH SO MANY PEOPLE WAS AWESOME, BUT AT THE SAME TIME A LITTLE BIT SCAREY, THANK GOD EVERYONE THERE GENUINELY LIKED HIM, AND JUST WANTED TO WISH HIM WELL, THOUGH I MUST SAY THAT HIS SECURITY PERSONNEL WERE ON THEIR TOES.

AGAIN BARACK SUPPORTERS, HE DID YOU, AND ALL OF AMERICA PROUD. CONGRATULATIONS!

At least Portman doesn't look like he has his foot in the grave yet. No matter who McCain has as his VP he will still lose. It's over already. As mentioned by others, did you see or hear about Obama's Berlin speech before a crowd of at least 200,000?

Now that's news! This little sidetrack that CNN and McCain are trying to pull with the VP guess is small peanuts compared to the Obama bump.

Take care.

Well I don't think that this gentleman will be McCain's pick for VP, but it's fun throwing around meat for the gullible liberal crowd. What it all boils down to is that McCain could run Donald Duck as his VP and still trounce Mr. BOdiddleysquatt in November!

Obama has an utter stiff of an opponent like McCain, and all he can manage in national polls is 44% support, and DROPPING? Obama is toast! Hahahahaha!

Would someone please mention John Kusich to McCain. He was instrumental in balancing Clintons budget, and a great comentator. Another would be Lou Dobbs, who says we need another politian.

All the bushes are in the politics, the daddy, bushe2, jeb, and even laura tried her hand. mccain ain't listening.

great interview with Obama on nightlymsnbc.com

ENOUGH with all the VP buzz. that goes for both sides (Obama, and John McCain)

Hopefully, whoever John McCain picks to be his running mate, it will be someone most conservatives like, including James Dobson- I think it would be a mistake for him to not vote, as he's threatened. I think he should re-think that decision- he might help allow the devil in a door he could have closed. Seriously, I know John McCain will pick the best man for the job. VOTE Dobson! You're not setting a good example. The conservatives need to come together and unite for the sake of their cause and country. Just remember Dobson- McCain didn't leave his fellow brothers behind!

Yeah, for all the griping about the media coming from McCain and the Republicans, you guys are sure playing lapdog to him on his cynical ploy to stay in the news by teasing about VP candidates. By my count, that is now 3 possible Veeps that have been floated this week–Jindal, Pawlenty and now Portman (and let's not forget the rather steady teasing about Romney).

Yep, the media sure is biased for Obama. Yessirree!

Bone July 24th, 2008 7:07 pm ET
John McCain was spotted in a grocery store holding a loaf of bread. Might the loaf of bread be his VP running mate???
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Doubtful. I hear that one of the four rules of picking a VP is not to pick one that will outshine the nominee. McCain must find someone dumber than a loaf of bread – and I don't think Dubya can run. I did find a list of people who qualify. Here goes:

Praetorain
Raymond "David" Duke
Love My USA
Bayou Joe
Vote Nader
Mike, Syracuse, NY
Little Lulu
Typical White Person
Marie in California
NoObama
Tejano
Andrew
Karen (who can't recognize a fake email letter)
not an obamabot

WHO?

Wow an other bush team.. watch out still on the bush

I know that the VPs is the latest speculation but this guy cannot possibly be a candidate. Why would you pick a White House insider who has not been in office for a while?

That would be like picking….Dick Cheney….but no, McCain is not at all like Bush.

I hope he is better at Geography than McCain. I also hope that he is better at economics. Heck, it will not take too much for him to be better at McCain at everything — except being a POW 30 years ago

Oh it's always fun to guess who might be VP, isn't it? The problem is, the guesses are so varied, and will probably all be incorrect in the end. So, why even suggest it? Why waste your time?
Frankly, I'm tired of waiting, Americans are suffering now – this is not a game. Both candidates need to make a choice and get on with the formal debates, fast.
It would be hilarious to see both Bob Barr and Ralph Nader begin debates without the other two superstars, which would introduce a whole new dynamic to the leadership question for the Presidency of the United States of America.

Glenn Beck needs to be his VP. This Guy praises John McCain

As a long time resident of Portman's old district, even as a registered Dem, best Congressman in my lifetime. Dude is top notch. Won't be a good VP choice but he is solid. To say otherwise would be ignorant or intellectually dishonest.

McCain had better begin to practice saying President Obama…. OHHH that sounds just wonderful.

He has spent more time focusing on Obama and the failed war than himself. Obama must be doing something right.

i am fromColumbus,ohio .. never hear before. It's not easy being a Republican in ohio . after Ohio's "Coingate" Scandal……and Bob Taft

Vision is great but Obama doesn't have anything to back it up. The man can read a speech pretty good but he hasn't proven he can do it. I think the only thing he should be running for is a position on a TV show. He'd make a great actor because that is all he is doing!

McCain isn't the brightest apple in the bunch either so don't think I'm on his band wagon. Let's face it, the loser is really going to be the big winner at the end of all of this cause I sure wouldn't want to take this mess over!

Oh, and by the way, if Obama is the greatest thing since sliced bread why does the latest poll only show him up by 4 points? If McCain is really "McSame" as you all call him Obama should be crushing him by 20+ in the polls. This just goes to show you not everyone is a believer.

For those that don't realize it the surge had very little to do with reducing violence in Iraq. The deaths and violence is down due the truce negotiated with the tribal leaders like Al Sadr and pressure by the Democrats using a timeline. Check the data on US deaths and timing of the truce negotiated with the tribel leaders.

8 years of voting party ine is not a change the better but the same same of direction. how long can you keep up with his imorality.

the race is long and OBama is in for the long run.

Vote your conscience

I'm still hoping for Romney. Portman seems solid, but Romney will get a lot of people out of their seats and onto the streets for McCain.

"the Arizona senator will participate in a town hall event with biking legend Lance Armstrong." — wow, my respect for lance armstrong just took a nosedive! what an idiot he must be!

"former Bush administration official" — oh yeah, there's a phrase that instills great confidence!!

once again mccain's staff has sent him out looking like a fool. his truly feeble attempts to somehow try to diminish the WORLDWIDE popularity of obama is bleeping hilarious, and totally pathetic too.

how can someone be strong on foreign policy and not even know who the nmajor players are, and where their countries are? i mean, come on, people, that is ridiculous!

i'm starting to feel sorry for mccain. they keep shoving him out there, and every day he shows how completely unqualified and incapable he is.

i suspect the GOP's lame, unelectable candidate has something to do with the presidential directive bush signed last year that gives him complete power in the event of a national emergency. who wants to bet the october surprise is going to be a national emergency?

A Bush Administration official? We Dems would love that!

Yes, he looks like he'll salute John and carry out the spin of the day. Just what we need, more lies.

Obama 08

Mc Whatshisname goes out and speaks unintelligently about anything and everything BUT ISSUES.

Lou Dobbs wants to know if media should be following issues at home instead of Obama – what?

One of our biggest issues is exactly what Obama is trying to improve with his trip to Europe. World View of the US.

After what Bush has done, (and they thought we were all stupid because 9 people voted him in the 1st time, ) it's high time someone stands up and shows the world we have people who are intelligent in this country. NOT JUST WARMONGERS.

McCain needs economic shoring up … as opposed to what, Obama's deep credentials?

So what will he call Americans, cry babies?

Obama is seen in front of Troops in Iraq.
McLAME is seen infront of Cheese in a Grocery Store.

Obama is seen infront of 200,000 people in Berlin Germany.
McLame runs a tv ad in Berlin Wisconson.

Obama talks to leaders of several nations.
McLame lead out info that he might be picking a VP this week, and every single day he names a different VP.

McLame is the boy that cried Wolf!!!!!
I'm tired of his campaign saying he is picking a new person for VP each day of the week!!!

McLame just wants attention, but he doesn't deserve it!!!!

McLame for Retirement 2008!!!

Just what we need a post yuppie VP whose Republican rhetoric is just as crazy as Rush Limbaugh.

Charge—straight to Iran and start a war. Yeah John, we're right behind you–NOT.

Obama 08

Lou Dobbs wants to know if media should be following issues at home instead of Obama – what?

One of our biggest issues is exactly what Obama is trying to improve with his trip to Europe. World View of the US.

After what Bush has done, (and they thought we were all stupid because 9 people voted him in the 1st time, ) it's high time someone stands up and shows the world we have people who are intelligent in this country. NOT JUST WARMONGERS.

CNN are you sure he's not courting Armstrong?

When i see McCain in these town hall meetings he really looks and talks like a tired man.His robotic body seems to have no juice left,and he speaks often about the surge and that he ordered. Considering the population of Bagdad and number of soldiers and iraqui police its almost 5 to 1 ratio. That is 5 civilians to 1 police.And we call that a success? Thats what we need in Wash D.C.
Mr McCain should also order a surge in cities in this country.
Lets solve problems here at home and not worry about the surge.And when McCain said 100 years in Iraq (may be ),he was actually stating the facts.He is been there,done that. McCain needs change himself.
HE IS OLD AND HIS POLICIES ARE OLD. He is so old even VIAGRA WON'T WORK ON HIM OR WILL IT ?

Gee CNN…Tuesday it was Romney, yesterday it was Jindahl and today Portman…..who you going to feature tomorrow!!!

Do a ticker when you actually have some "REAL NEWS" to report!!!!

another neo-con thug backed by AIPAC. what a shock!

NO ONE WANTS TO BE MCCAIN'S VP.

MCCAIN IS A MAD, MEAN SPIRITED, ANGRY PERSON. HE IS A PATHETIC, PITIFUL PERSON.

MCCAIN ONLY WANTS WAR – HE SAID HE DIDN'T WANT TO TALK PEACE WITH ANYONE.

MCCAIN DIDN'T TREAT THE PEOPLE IN THE OTHER COUNTRIES WITH RESPECT THE LAST TIME HE WENT TO IRAQ AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTRIES.

MCCAIN ATTACKED OBAMA BEFORE HE WENT TO IRAQ AND THE MIDDLE EAST. AND MCCAIN HAS ATTACKED OBAMA EVERYDAY SINCE HE HAS BEEN GONE. AS FAR AS THE MEDIA WHAT ELSE HAS HE MEDIA TO REPORT EXCEPT WHAT OBAMA IS DOING ON HIS WORLD TRIP. MCCAIN HAS BEEN SHOPPING IN A GROCERY STORE, EATING AT A GERMAN RESTAURANT AND GOING TO CITIES WITH BERLIN IN THEM. BOY, IS MCCAIN EXCITING!!! WOW!!

HOW CAN ANYONE WANT HIM TO REPRESENT THE USA? i CRING EVERYTIME MCCAIN OPENS HIS MOUTH.

I WOULD RATHER VOTE FOR GEORGE BUSH AGAIN THAN MCCAIN.

Whatever, McCain/Portman will not win. This country is fed up with puffed up resumes and no action. McCain has sat in Congress for 27 years and the only reputation he takes away is the fact that he's a maverick. That didn't get him too far.

Please, don't go there.

WHO??????

PUMA= Patients Under Mental Advisement?
or Persons Up Mccains Arse?

Either way it equals one thing-idiots.

McCrybaby is tooooo old!!!

we don't vote for vp we vote for President! Enough said!

Don't worry about Romney – the Evangelicals will be SURE that doesn't happen (talk about Snake Oil Romney).

Random thought… Rep. Wexler from Florida be a great VP for Obama. I think he is one of Obama's best spoken surrogates.

Needed a lift Portman? I suppose that's as far as McCain's use extends, senatorial taxi.

McCain will meet Lance Armstrong ? Very disappointing! I would have expected more than "Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran" from Lance Armstrong. But then again, he did not gain his reputation as a big thinker.

I find it both amusing and telling that Obama fills stadiums and 200,000 in Berlin come top hear him speak and Mc Cain can't even fill his local Moose Lodge! Repugs and Pumas had better start practicing saying President Obama!

Another obscure VP candidate rumor to try to take the spotlight away from Obama. CNN, you do not have to invent lame McCain articles so he can have as many as Obama.

What brought out all the nut cases on the blog today? We seem to have attracted an unusual number of rabid Obama haters. To what do we owe the idiotic ramblings of so many angry half-wits? Did some ultra-slimeball call for a renewed effort on the blogs?

Can you all please cut out the fake letters, fake Obama book quotes, false accusations and the like. Lying doesn't help McCain's cause. All you are doing is exposing your own lack of character, inadquacies, hate, and cowardice (when you say we should be scared, you really mean that you are scared – we are not!). Hate and fear make bad decisions!

I suspect a lot of people are upset that McCain's challenge to Obama backfired. Obama went abroad and looked more presidential than McCain ever could. 200,000 in Berlin. Guess the Commander in Chief question has been answered. McCain should file this under "be careful what you ask for" and remember it for the debates. McCain will be overwhelmed by Obama – bank on it!

It doesn't matter who McSenile picks for his VP, he's not gonna win !

Is it just me.. or is everyone fed up with the VP choices being put off by these two hopefuls? It is frustrating to see the same news presented as a scoop by guessing different names. I'm desperate to see more meaningful news.. really don;t care who is the VP and why they should or any bloated analysis off of that!

Take a break cnn and give us a break.

I find this very interesting. If McCain goes to every battle ground state, is there a Vice Presidential candidate hiding in the woods. I find it very interesting that Lousiana's Jindahl took him self out of this game. McCain is a war veteran that I can appreciate, but he is not Presidential material. Sorry for those who think he is. We can not afford the Bush agenda another year longer. Obama '08

Who cares, there goes the McCain camp again trying to steal the limelight. Hey McCain when was the last time more than 100,000 + people anywhere came to hear you speak?

OK. Let me get this straight. McCain kept a log of the days Obama has not been in Iraq. He goes to Iraq and now McCain is jealous. Isn't this the same McCain who went to Canada, Columbia and Mexico??? The difference between McCain's trip and Obama's trip is McCain is making sure Americans lose more jobs to these NAFTA countries. Obama's trip was to build America image back to the status is was prior to GWB entering office. I am no longer ashamed to say I am an American when I am traveling to other countries. Americans should be proud of Obama, he is an intelligent man whose vision is profound.

… Prefect … a Bush Inc. insider to prove MCCCCCain's allegiance to the dark side.

I've lived in Ohio my entire life, and I've never heard of this guy, so yeah, he's obviously very popular in the state. Yeesh.

I call on all Obama supporters to complain to NBC about the interview Kelly O'Donnell had with John Mccain on July 24. In the segments shown on Nightly New that day, she threw him nothing but antiObama softballs. Send complaints to nightly@nbc.com

alright. I was wondering when it was coming. Thursday's McCain VP rumor talk. whew. almost didn't make it. kudos to the mccain team in getting it in.

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I am gathering that any white person Sen. McCain hangs out with is a possible VP?

At least it isn't Romney. Help us all if that happens

McCain's going to lose anyhow, especially if he keeps up this negativity in the media. It is disgusting how green with envy McCain is about Obama's popularity. For a 72 year old man, he is incredibly immature in his comments.

Management and Budget 2006-2007? Wow – decline decline decline decline decline decline

CNN – you've fallen for this VP thing to get attention 4 (FOUR as wolf says FOUR) times this week (it's now thursday).

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That's a good one CNN….you've already used the VP card this week to

get attention away from Obama…..not working this time …..sorry

So much from keeping his distance from the Bush Administration…………….

This guy helped Bush with his budget? And people haven't tried to stone him yet??

This VP speculation is a pathetic attempt by the McCain campaign to garner headlines. If he put more energy into promoting his own policies and ran a respectful campaign like he promised, he wouldn't need to stoop to childish tactics and sarcastic remarks in order to compete. Who said I'd rather be right than be president? I think it was McCain. He'll lose if he keeps this up.

John McCain was spotted in a grocery store holding a loaf of bread. Might the loaf of bread be his VP running mate???

I guess that's CNN's big McCain push for the day. Tell me when he actually decides; quit telling me that everyone he's spotted with might be a VP candidate. I'm getting sick of this type of crap coverage.

Sure, that's what we need, the budget manager from The Shrub's administration. How many trillions are we in debt now? The Chinese Fire drill continues, GEEZ!!!!

He'd be a good fit for McShame.
Portman's wothless too.
And, for those who are following along, Rob is a BUSH ADMINISTRATION PUPPET.

You closed before I wrote this:
Uh… Didn't he speak in Canada while he was a presidential candidate… am I missing something?

Why didn't he wait til he was president to travel to Iraq and speak in Canada?

Why didn't he wait til he divorced his first wife to start up with Cindy?

Waiting isn't his style. Preemptiveness and uprovoked aggresiveness is. You may THINK that's a good thing, but think about it a while. See a problem?

It's called distraction. Please CNN get a clue already!

Now if McQueeg picked Natalile Portman, he might stand a chance.

wow, beat the media! Look at this ticker and see how Obama news have been pushed down…….

Hey did you hear? Barack Obama had an audience of more than 200,000 cheering people in Berlin when he gave a speech there today.

Won't it be nice to have a president that the world respects and admires?

Obama 08

Enough with the Bushes!