July 27, 2008
Posted: 12:50 PM ET

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Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama have been exchanging tough words about Iraq.
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama have been exchanging tough words about Iraq.

(CNN) — With just 100 days until the election, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are accusing each other of shifting their positions when it comes to Iraq.

Obama accused McCain of altering his stance after the senator from Arizona said 16 months would be a "pretty good timetable" for troop withdrawal, and McCain said Obama was becoming more inline with his position — a "conditions-based" plan for withdrawal.

In an interview with Newsweek, Obama was asked about what sort of U.S. troop presence he would keep in Iraq, now that he has talked with diplomatic and military leaders there.

Obama returned to the United States on Saturday after spending more than a week in the Middle East and Europe.

"I do think that's entirely conditions-based. It's hard to anticipate where we may be six months from now, or a year from now, or a year and a half from now," he said in the interview, which was published on Saturday.

Obama has been a strong advocate of a 16-month timetable for withdrawal, while McCain has maintained that conditions on the ground must dictate plans for withdrawal.

In a statement issued Saturday, McCain's campaign said they welcomed Obama's shift to an "entirely conditions-based" withdrawal from Iraq.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


Judgment over experience   July 27th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

John McCain was born to flip flop, he has done it 32 times since the middle of may and he reserves the right to flip flop more as the campaign goes on. BTW Barack's 16 mos timetable has not changed once since he began this campaign. Another lie out of mccain's mouth but hey we're used to that from him now.

aaaa   July 27th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

get a life dude. MCflip thats your name. this guy is trying so hard to make obama look flip flop but guess what you cant you crook we know that your are a warmonger. people need real president not a flip flop lier like you.

banderson   July 27th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Enough already with this war, even the Pentagon doesn't discuss it much anymore. The American people want to talk about the economy and how they are going to get their jobs back that have been outsourced overseas.

Carol, Lansing MI   July 27th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

McCain – 69 flip flops and counting…………

Mark Ramsey MD Milwaukee WI   July 27th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

would someone please say what they mean and mean what they say!

SCOTT   July 27th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

IF I WAS MCCAIN I WOULDN'T CALL THE SURGE A SUCCESS AFTER 6 YEARS, MORE THEN 4,000 US SOLDIERS DEATHS, THOUSAND OF INNOCENT IRAQ DEATHS AND BILLIIONS OF US DOLLARS LATER. IFTHIS IS SUCCESS I WOULD HATE TO SEE A FAILURE.

Saved   July 27th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

If America votes this old man into office instead of a young one, then we deserve what ever we get. McCann's politics will not be the same as a Bush 3rd term but worse.

aware   July 27th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

This is Hilarious McCain. You nailed it. Conditions on the ground dictate any withdrawal regardless of any time-line proposal. :)

Susan   July 27th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I do believe it is you, Senator McLame, who steal every idea or takes credit for other peoples ideas – timetables, GI bill, gas prices and on and on. When you have an original thought from your head rather than have you swiftboaters pull your strings, let us know! OBAMA 08!

Republican Joe   July 27th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I am a combat Marine disabled veteran who is a registered republican who will not vote for McCain. The RNC needs to put up a better candidate.

Gail   July 27th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

After visiting Iraq and seeing the vast improvements in the country, I don't understand why Obama won't admit he made an error in not supporting the troop surge in Iraq earlier. The lack of ability to admit a mistake, learn from it, and not repeat it sounds like the "never say you're wrong" policy of the current administration.

terry,va   July 27th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Barrack Hussein Obama has changed his positions more times than the wind changes directions in a day. He has pathetic judgment in all areas including national security and economic issues. He can't admit when he is wrong and if you look at his "Foreign Tour" he wants to be the world leader. Is he the "666″ leader mentioned in the bible?

linda from South Dakota   July 27th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

we all know that mccain fli-flops but someone tell mccain that flip-flops are shoed and to take his and do a long vacation,,, (forever)

Elizabeth   July 27th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

McCain is a HUGE FLIP-FLOPPER and he is just like George Bush and the media is helping yet another GOP dirt bag.

David, Mississipi   July 27th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

so, WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS that you're waiting for, mcshameless?

Vig   July 27th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama is a piece of work. All any of us heard over and over and over and over during the primaries was him touting himself as not voting for the war – that was his claim to fame. Now both sides of mouth are moving again. How can you compare what Obama says for political expediency to John McCain's steadfast statements? Obama is not a leader – Obama is a wannabe.

Marie Canada   July 27th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I can't see where either candidate changed their positions on Iraq.

As far as I can see if you ignore all the media's attempt at over analysis Obama will bring the troops home within 16 months and McCain will keep them in Iraq until he gets some kind of undefined victory even if it takes a 100 years.

John in Iowa   July 27th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

These are Obama’s friends:

William Ayers (Anti-American Radical)

Larry Sinclair (Homosexual Drug Addict)

Jeremiah Wright (White-Hating “Reverend”)

Tony Reszco (Chicago Slum Land-Lord)

Louis Farrakhan (Muslim Fanatic)

What else needs to be said?

Anybody but Obama ’08!

Steven   July 27th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

McCain New Ad Is Wrong and Very Distorted,

Senator Obama and I visited the combat support hospital in Baghdad to thank those nurses, those doctors, to see patients that were there, to bring a bit of greetings from home and profound thanks," he said. "That should be in the ad that Senator McCain is running.

In Baghdad, Senator Obama made a point, at the end of a very exhausting day, to go in and see these magnificent young Americans and those doctors and nurses that give such tremendous care – without a lot of fanfare, just to say 'Thanks.'

They went to Jalalabad to see the soldiers of the 173rd. They stopped in Basra to see our soldiers down there. They went into Anbar province to see soldiers there.

McArsenic   July 27th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

John McCain is a man of poor character. a tool used by the 59 lobbyist running his campaign. he has no substance, though to be fair he or his trainers i should say have one or two good ideas, however those ideas are shadowed by is temper, gaffes, flip flops, poor judgment and lack of factual knowledge. the GOP Spin- Gal-EEEE machine is working hard to make sure that their Manchurian Candidate steels the Whit House like McCain's BFF Bush…
how people can support a man with such questionable morals and sever displays of contempt is so beyond me. if McCain were less obsessed with Obama ( i could imagine Mccain having sweet dreams of Obama, calling his name instead of Cindy's in the night) and focused on what is important to America may be he would be effective. however, if i had a doller for every time Mccain mentioned Obamas name, i would be as rich as he.

Proud American   July 27th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

At this point in the game only an idiot would vote for McCain. Nuff said.

MH FROM KY   July 27th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

MCCAIN IS TRYING TO MOVE TO THE CENTER ALL BECAUSE BUSH SUPPORT OBAMA ON HIS JUDGMENT ON IRAQ AND LEFT POOR MCSAME ALL ALONE OUT THERE TO FEND FOR HIMSELF..

REPUBLICAN ARE ALL DISAPPOINTED WITH WHO THEY HAVE AS THEIR NOMINEE.
EVEN THE PRESIDENT !!!!!

Jeff D, South Bend IN   July 27th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

McSenile just can't remember what his latest position is on the Iraq war, therefore it always seems to him like someone is changing.

His campaign reinforces this ridiculous notion, because Malaki and the Iraqi government support Obama's withdrawal plan in the next 16-24 months, now you've got McSenile shifting his position and trying to cover it up by screaming at the top of his lungs that Obama is changing.

Grandpa is losing it.

Daniel, VA   July 27th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Obama is the one shifting his position. He does not know what tio do because surge has given us opportunity to reduce our forces in Iraq.
We cannot trust barack.

Doris,Memphis,TN   July 27th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

The media is in the bed with John McCain, not Barack Obama.
Katie Couric and CBS eliminated his gaffe from their interview
and replaced it with John McCain saying something negative
about Barack Obama. Then she wants to force Barack to say
the surge in Iraq is working. Katie, how about forcing John
McCain to say the war in Iraq was a mistake and based on
a lie. I will not be joining you for the evening news ever again!

Mo   July 27th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

I only see McCain is changing his position as he is agreeing to a timetable or at least talking about it. Not only he is changing his position but also Bush administration is changing because of Iraqi Government does not want to us be there beyond 2011. Obama always said that we should be careful getting out and not careless as we went in.

M.S. Indiana   July 27th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

My Friend, McCain, please grow up and act like an adult… Tell us what you wanna do with Iraq, what your goals are for Iraq.. And then also tell us what your dreams and goals for America are… How we are going to create jobs here, get education, make life better for our seniors, veterans and disabled.. How are you going to rebuild America and make it the world leader.. what are your plans for making the $ strong again ?? seems like the oil companies are changing to EU$ for trade value…

Tell us you have some plans…. please give us a little hope

Walt D   July 27th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

There he goes again. Either McCain doesn't listen or he doesn't read. Obama has always said that his time table does depend on conditions on the ground. He is not a black/white or either/or thinker like McCain. He is principled, unlike McCain, but realizes one always needs to be flexbile based on pertinent information

That image that McCain is a straight-talker is utterly a myth. It is time for people to see what McCain truly is a liar and distorter who doesn't listen to everything that anyone says. Moreoever, this week he did another flip-flop indicating the time table is acceptable after Bush and Malki followed Obama's statement on a sixteen month time table. Wake up America! This guy is not qualified to be commander-in-chief. He is weak, weak, weak!

Robert   July 27th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

The only one shifting is Obama….McCain has held to these same principals for years. Obama is the only one with no principals to stand by.

Tony   July 27th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Why does the Arizona Senator accuse Senator Obama of wrong judgment about the SURGE?

Does he want to divert attention from HIS OWN misjudgment of going to a non-justified war?

THIS war cost America's global credibility, America's global leadership, the low dollar and the high oil plus zillions of dollars in debt.

Who showed WRONG JUDGMENT in such a HUGE STRATEGIC decisons to go to an artificial war, Senator McCain?

Angelvird   July 27th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

McCain, describe what so called "conditions-based" means. Is Iraq oil law you are talking about it? Why you never talk about Iraq oil law and how many U. S. lives have to sacrifiled for the oil.. I wonder

Janey/Michigan   July 27th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

McCain has never set a timetable for Iraq–and has never shifted position. Obama trying to accuse someone else of flip-flopping is laughable. BO is Mr flip-flop and forgets to flop when he should flip–lives and speaks for the moment and the audience. Even admitted he keeps hundreds of advisers around him all the time. I guess he will have to text message when that 3AM phone call comes through–" #1 will be Hillary and/or Bill.

blaising   July 27th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Pounce! Pounce! pounce!!

DO NOT let McCreepy-Bush '08 spin this like it is anything but a major FLIP-FLOP by them.

Keep on schooling 'em Barack!!

Mckee   July 27th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

McSurge….Mr McCain what about our economy–the surge has worked…What about our heathcare—the surge has worked? what about the future of our children–the surge has worked? Gas price , the surge has worked…Our home foreclosures, unemployment–the surge has worked as well. surge, surge surge…Americans 're we stupid to elect another dummy to be our president..

Mr Surge get a real life.

McWar   July 27th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

It is the end of war / wars.

Sergio   July 27th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

People have to be very careful. John is trying to confuse everyone ( maybe it is his age too!). It is clear: republican= we will stay in iraq, democrat=we will leave. republican=economy stays the same (or worst), democrats=at least we will have hope of everything turns around and get little better. Everything else is just to confusing us.

RJ, CA   July 27th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Let's have some face-to-face debates already! Enough of this he-said, he-said, as interpreted and pitched by the media. What a crock!

Sherry, Atlanta   July 27th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

So now that we're coming together, let's move on to more serious issues…The Economy

Tony, Miami   July 27th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Mr. McCain you are shameless

CNN PUBLISH IT IF YOU WANT
You have been systematically not publishing my interventions. Do it right let people know when you don't want them to post. I am sorry but I cannot be a PUMA's member the
P rimitive
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M ovement set to
A nnoy people

Robert   July 27th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

So, Obama has been saying since he began his campaign that he wants to get troops out within 16 months from the time he takes office. He's at the same time has said since the beginning that although he wants troops out in 16 months he still needs to remove troops responsably.

Now, John McSurge said he didn't mind if troops were in Iraq for 5,10,15, 100 years. Then two weeks ago it was troops would be out and the budget balanced by the end of his first time. At the same time he has completely changed his views on off shore drilling (which in turn McCain has rose almost 1.2 million since he made that announcement).

Now McCain is saying 16 months too. And the media has the gull to report that Obama is the one shifting his views?

What is wrong with our media outlets? McCain goes on about the media not giving him attention. Well, thats a good thing for him in my view. If Obama made the gaffes McCain made the last 10 days his campaign would be over.

Molly Weasley   July 27th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

It's so nice to see that George Bush and John McCain are finally coming around to Barack Obama's way of thinking. McCain wanted to stay in Iraq for 100 years; now he's amenable to leaving in 16 months. Bush also speaks of the need for a "time horizon," after the Iraqis basically laughed in his face for trying to negotiate a long-term presence.

McCain never saw any need for more troops in Afghanistan until recently, while Obama's been saying it for a year.

Obama spoke of the need to speak to enemies such as Iran through diplomacy. First Bush and McCain derided him, but now Bush has sent people to Iran and is setting up a U.S. office.

Tell me again who the supposed expert on foreign policy is supposed to be.

John Starnes Tampa Florida   July 27th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Interesting that John McCain now suddenly finds 16 months preferable to 100 years there…..hmmmm. And Republicans loved to say that John Kerry was a "flip flopper"?

Bradley In Colorado   July 27th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Oh, wah! Cry me a river, McWar and PUMA's!

bk   July 27th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Obama the speech reading flip flopper. The only reason McCain makes more mistakes than Obama is because McCain answers questions with the press and town hall meetings. Obama reads everything thats prepared for him and does not debate or answer questions, so he will be the messiah all of his sheep think he is.

Peter   July 27th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

McSame shifts on everything, he even probably has said he was under 70 at some point

Steven   July 27th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Yes, Watch Sen. McCain Cry Like An Infant.
That's All He Knows How To Do.
All Week Cry, Cry, Cry, Someone Please Give Him A Warm Bottle Of Milk, And Put Him To Bed!

RoRo   July 27th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

McSame is a liar!!. Obama always said we must be CAREFUL getting out as carelessly as we went in.

CAREFUl, that means with care which means taking into considerations factors on the ground.

Mcsame cannot fool us this time, He is changing entirle from 100yrs to 16months. Shame on McSame

N.Shele   July 27th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

OMG! I am so sick of McCaine, he his reaching, and scratching. He has shifted tremedously. He is almost forced to, because of Maliki's position but he almost makes you feel like he won't leave Iraq no matter what. When he was asked about the timetable, and Maliki's agreement, he hesitated too hard on that flip flop. Obama has not changed his position. Ten months will allow you to gage the actions on the ground. A "rigid withdrawal" would mean all troops come home at once. GOSH! McCaine needs a new campaign strategy, leave Obama out of his EVERY statement, 86 his off brand humor, and stop repeating himself. Let the media replay his good quotes. How many times does he think he has to say that "win a war thing"? We heard it the first time. Did he forget that he said it already.

heartlight 3, Maui, HI   July 27th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

McCain's rhetoric these last couple of weeks makes me feel very slimy and icky. I couldn't vote for someone who spends so much time trying to find some nasty way of twisting everything his opponent says or does in order to make him look bad. Every act is an act of self definition, and McCain is not defining himself as a person I would want in charge of my country. I would prefer someone who is focused on how to make the country and the world a better and safer place. I don't hear much of that from Senator McCain. I applaud Senator Obama for resisting attacking McCain despite all the opportunities he has had.

joe   July 27th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Senator McCain simply does not understand. McCain can not understand what Senator Obama is saying. McCain can not understand that Senator Obama is ready to be president. Senator McCain can not understand that Senator Obama has the experience to be president. Senator McCain can not understand how to use a computer. Senator McCain does not understand what the American people want in their president. Senator McCain does not understand that most of the people does not want him for their president. Mc Cain told Senator Obama he NEEDED to go to Iraq and to other countries, so he went. He was accepted by everyone. Now McCains camp is crying foul saying Senator Obama looked and acted to much like a president. President Obama '08

Moses, Ca.   July 27th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

McCain can hold his town hall meetings in a Telephone booth and no one will believe he's for the American People, he just wants our Sons for war. What's wrong with leaving, when they wants us to. Will we re-invade their Country.

Texas Trail Dog!   July 27th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

If Obama gets to be president and that is a big if he'd better rethink his withdrawal policy. we are in a hotbed of countries that mean to destroy us. You can not turn in the face of the enemy and run without dire consequences.

mollygonz   July 27th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Today's Gallup…Obama 49, McSame 40

Gary Chandler in Canada   July 27th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

"Conditions on the ground" >>> 5000 dead Americans 10 of thousands dead Iraqi, billions of tax payer dollars, limited positive results, many negative outcomes, no 'realistic' goalposts for 'victory'.
equala GET OUT
Why won't McCain even admit the Invasion was a mistake? He says it was not 'done right'. ( 'Shock and Awe' not enough!?)
the condition-based decision GET OUT

mb--texas   July 27th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Well McCain finally agreed that 16months was a good timetable same as Obama.

gp   July 27th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Poor Mc Same can join Clinton'scrying camp, how medias are not fair.Yes , must be poor Mc Same is victom of sexisam !!!!!!!!! Or could be any other reason that reality and world have different interes in Obama and therefore MEDIA HAS RESPONSIBILITY to reflect it !!!!!!!

Voter   July 27th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Hey McCain – talk about something other than wars or surges!

If you "have" to talk about that, can you at least point to even a battle you won or army you lead so there's "weight" to your "experience"

Rob   July 27th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Nope, this is a no brainer. McFlip is flopping 100% on his Iraq stance. Flipper McFlop always said that we would be in Iraq indefinitly. He compared Iraq to Germany and Korea and said we would be there for 50 or 100 years. Now in a shocking 180 degree turn around. Flipper says that Obama's plan to withdraw from Iraq is reasonable! Whaaat?!
McSurge realizes that his crazy plan to stay in Iraq against the will of the people of America and Iraq is killing him. He had to Flip and Flop or go down in flames. This part is understandable but what is sad is that this supposed war hero is too weak to admit when he is wrong.

John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr   July 27th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Gallup Daily: Obama 49%, McCain 40%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that's what I'm talking about – YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!

Abby   July 27th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

obama is a FRAUD!!! His entire campaign and this trip are one big staged show. His every move is for his political gain. This guy is not qualified to lead our country – I will not vote for him – and Millions of Americans feel the same way.

MOVE ON !!!!!   July 27th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama have been exchanging tough words about Iraq. You Guys Move on!!!

Gary Chandler in Canada   July 27th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Okay, here's a question for McCain; he is the self proclaimed EXPERT on the "Surge".
(When asked when the war in Iraq is over by Blitzer his response boiled down to when there is World Order!?)
Ask McCain when the Splurge will be over!? HUH?
Is it already over? Will subsequent splurges be required? Does he believe in negotiating with terrorists over hostages? What is the difference in bribing enemies to cease fire? Does he know where that bribe money went, luxury cars and/or redeployment to other terrorist hostilities?
Oh, Can I get in line when Petreus hands these millions out in Afghanistan!!!???
The Splurge is dyke that is going to break unless it is expanded into an continuous surge! 1000 years ought to do it!

conspiracy theorist   July 27th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

mccain said a few weeks ago he would have the war over by 2013,before that it was 2108.he changes often and unexpectedly.obama has always said what he is saying ,now.it's that simple ,folks.if you dont know it ,by now,then that's your bad.

judy, Wisconsin   July 27th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

McCain is shifting to troop withdrawal because the majority of people know that we must get out and even Malaki and the Bushies are shifting toward Obama's positions. I shudder to think what he will really do if he was to be elected—he has constantly taken a hawkish position on anything about war–he will do exactly that if elected. No one will be able to stop him then. McCain is back in a Vietnam bunker and will do anything for a so called "victory".

Torrez   July 27th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

All John McCain do is cry about what Obama is doing. I wish for once he would stop crying and start saying something about himself.

Mark Webb   July 27th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

McCain is simply PATHETICAL.
Does he have a withdrawal plan or not?? Where is it???
What "conditions on the ground" would make him begin withdrawal??
This guy is an empty suit!!!!!!!!!!

PUMA-Jessie   July 27th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Obama is a serial flip flopper, who will do or say anything to win a vote, and this new position is his 4th 0ne. First he wanted the troops out without any advice by the military, then is was conditions on the ground after meeting with military, then it was back to 16 months and out and now we are back to conditions on the ground. I don't know if you can call these flips,as they appear to be more like "whirls" , but it goes along with all his other change of positions. Would it not just be nice if we only had Hillary Clinton as the nominee. She is not a flip flopper. We might not agree with her on some of the issues, but we always know where she was on the issues.

Loretta from California   July 27th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

The Iraqi people!!!!!!

"A functioning Iraq will ultimately depend on the capacity of the Iraqi people to Unify themselves, get beyond sectarian divisions and set up a government that works for The people." Senator Obama

It won't matter how long we are in Iraq…….if the Iraqi people do not come together to solve the problems in their own country, our presence there will have been in vain.

Dan, TX   July 27th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Who cares what either thinks. It's over. Let's get out of Iraq and start repairing our economy.

A NATION OF WHINERS for OBAMA   July 27th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

YOU & YOUR CRONIES LIED, LIED, LIED ABOUT THE WAR

AND YOU CONTINUE TO LIE. THE IRAQ WAR WILL BE OVER.

WE WANT TO START A WAR ON AMERICAN NEEDS, FOOD,

GAS, MEDICAL CARE, & PRESCHOOL, HEADSTART, COLLEGE.

OBAMA SHOULD DECLARE A MORATORIUM ON SPEAKING

ABOUT THE "IRAQ WAR" . IT IS A WASTE OF HIS VALUABLE TIME.

LET MCBUSH WORK ON HIS OWN AGENDA,THE 100 YEAR

WAR , CZECHOSLOVAKIA, MAKING PUTIN THE GERMAN

PRESIDENT & REARRANGING THE CLOUDS IN THE SKY.

DON'T FORGET, STRAIGHTENING DOG TAILS. MAN IS AN IDIOT.

Billy. LA   July 27th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Obama is just switching the fighting from Iraq to Afghanistan. He is not the candidate of Peace. He's just moving troops from one war to another.

Obama supporters, YOU'VE BEEN CONNED.

Tammie From Cleveland Ohio   July 27th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

AGAIN….

Let's call it like it is…OBAMA THE FLIP FLOPPER

Tim   July 27th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Why is no one asking McSame why he won't admit the war was a mistake from the start? If this was a trial. it would be likened to entering without a search warrent. If McCain wants to claim the sussess of the surge, he must also credit the paying of triable leaders to stop fighting. Would definitely like to know who authorized that measure and how was it paid for and how much was paid to whom.

Also why hasn't anyone taken Mcain to task on his flop about leaving when the government asked us to. He said that we would have no choice but to leave. Now he flip floped his position and said we shouldn't leave.

ex-Republican for Obama   July 27th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I question Grandpa McWar's judgment in voting to start the unnecessary Iraq war. I question his knowledge – in statements he has shown he doesn't even know which countries border Iraq. He has presented no domestic policy. He thinks he can win by stating over and over that Obama lacks judgment, knowledge, experience and by telling lies about Obama. This is not an honorable man and these tactics won't win this time.

S. Boatman   July 27th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I Cant Stand The Sight Of You Anymore Mccain! Everytime I See Your Picture All I Do Is Count Your Neck Wrinkles!

Sam   July 27th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Today's Gallup Poll:

– Obama 49%

– Mccain 40%

Sam   July 27th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Todays Gallup Poll:

– Obama 49%

– Mccain 40%

Jonathan Maret   July 27th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

I'm hearing the McCain camp cry foul whenever they have a chance. The fact is Mr. McCain your kinda boring you don"t demand the media hipe because well your kinda a boring, and don't command the audience that Obama does. It is about TV ratings not liberal bias to Obama. He is the story, he is interesting, what do you have? Standing in the cheese isle?
Sharing a golf cart with Bush ?
Saying the same exact line in every 15 words "My friends"(I cringe now and you still won't stop saying it)
Your only claim to fame is you were a war captive (that does suck and I'm sorry you had to go through that) but that is not a story you can follow on a daily basis.

Come up with a new approch, quit crying about your lack of coverage and get some coverage, show me what you got.

Jonathan St. Louis

S. Boatman   July 27th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Mccain Would Rather Stay At War And Start New Ones Instead Of Loosing The Election!

NPA   July 27th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

McCain does not know what he is talking about. All I had to do was watch him this week. You have an intellect (Obama) and a moron (McCain) running for president. It will be telling whom America chooses, and by what margin, to be the next president.

S. Boatman   July 27th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

So This Means That Mccain Was Wrong And Obama Was Right Again! This Shows That Mccain Clearly Lacks The Judgement It Takes To Be President!

The Truth   July 27th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I used to like and respect McCain even though I lean DEM. But his display this week, his negative attacks, his whinning, outright LIES, and total disrespect for the truth…has turned me COMPLETELY against the OLD HAG! This guy is not like Bush, HE IS WORSE THAN GEORGE BUSH!

I is now PERSONAL! I now HATE this old bastard!

William, from Cali!   July 27th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Hey, George W.! It looks like, they both are "flip-flopping around" to your original way of thinking, of "Let's wait and see", about whether the "surge" is working or not in Iraq; wouldn't you say? I would!

beyondlogo   July 27th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

The republican senator is getting desperate, because he is loosing this election for Obama.

Dr.Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   July 27th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

IRAQ WAS & IS A VEHICLE FOR THE MORONS THAT STARTED

THAT WAR TO MAKE MONEY, AT OUR EXPENSE. ALL OF US

THAT CAN READ & ADD, REPUBLICAN & DEMOCRAT, KNOW THAT.

IRAQ WAS & IS A LIE, JUST A LIE & SO IS MCNOTHING.

REPUBLICAN MOTHERS & FATHERS WOULD RATHER SEND

THEIR CHILDREN TO COLLEGE, THAN TO A WAR FOR THE RICH.

Mike Dallas   July 27th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

"In a statement issued Saturday, McCain's campaign said they welcomed Obama's shift to an "entirely conditions-based" withdrawal from Iraq".

Does this mean that McCrypt is FINALLY ready to discuss his plans for the future of America and give us his vision?

Nah, that would presume McCrypt ever darkening mental state could contain at LEAST two thoughts at one time.

LeMonton   July 27th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Very pathetic of McCain and his camp to criticize Obama for not visiting troops, while overseas, when it was the Pentagon that raised "concerns".

As a matter of fact, McCain would have criticized anyway. If Obama would have visited the troops in Germany, McCain would have argued that he was using the troops for political gain (as the trip to Europe was a political trip). If Obama would have cancelled (as he did) to avoid that perception, then you see their comments now.

Can you believe a politician complaining that the opponent did not visit more people while on a campaign trip? Not only was the pentagon that show "concerns", but it is also highly inappropriate of McCain to criticize Obama on this and it shows the level of desperation, emptiness and lack of message and solutions of McCain.

LatinosforMcCain   July 27th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

John McCain is for the Latinos in the USA!!! not and I say NOT obama

Latinos for McCain 08

ex republican   July 27th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Advice to Obama's campaign:

Take advantage of the OIL SPILL that occured when mcCANE tried to stage a photo op in the gulf. Don't let this one get away!! The media is covering up the OIL SPILL……use it agasint mcCANE. he thinks offshore drilling is a winning issue. throw it in his face!!!

David Goldman for OBAMA   July 27th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

LISTEN OLD SENILE DUDE, IF YOU CAN HEAR !!!!

IRAQ IS OVER & SO ARE YOU.

THERE IS NOTHING TO WIN & PLENTY TO LOSE.

GO BACK TO SOLVING THE PROBLEMS OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   July 27th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Where are McCain's campaign advisor, have they all quit or is he not listening to them like he's not listening to the American people or the Prime Minister of Iraq. The news media has told McCain over and over again that the American people are complaining about his war complaints and surge complaints and Obama. McCain is so scary and is proving to be Bush all over again, not listening to the American people. If McCain becomes president, this man will continue wars and will not talk to anyone or listen, just bomb. McCain is a scary messenger.

JustADude   July 27th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

It seems Senator McCain just doesn´t get it. How can you accuses your opponent of doing exactly what you are doing and expect people to give you credit. It´s bad enough that we have to put up with George Bush, the worst Republican President ever. So Mr. McCain focus on the issues and stop the flip-flip or we Republicans will lose the elections. It´s hard as hell to be a Republican now a days thanks to you dumbies.

Tyler in Raleigh   July 27th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

McCain DARED Obama to go to Iraq, speak to the people and see the conditions for himself. What did the Iraqi Prime Minister say….. HE SUPPORTS OBAMA'S PLAN AND WANTS THE US OUT.

The destroys McCain's credibility that we are there at the request and for the support of the Iraqi's. They do not want us there, we are an occupying force.

What next, lets go with honor into Canda, Mexico and every other country and occupy them for 100 years?

Belle   July 27th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Look, Senator Obama was right about not wanting to go to war in Iraq, EVEN though as a State Senator, he did NOT have the right to vote.

McCain was right about the "Surge" working. If a surge works, it doesn't take a brain surgeon to understand that troops will be able to withdraw.
The surge brigades are ALREADY being withdrawn. Further withdrawals are planned, and BOTH Obama and McCain agree there has to be a troop presence in Iraq.

Don't forget we are in TWO wars on borrowed money. Winning in Iraq is critical, and it appears as if we finally have won. Iraq is taking responsibility for its' own government, which was the purpose of the war. Purpose fulfilled. Obama changes his stance on everything, then pretends that was his stance all along. We still have a war in Afghanistan, and if Obama is NOT willing to follow Petraeus' recommendations (Which is EXACTLY what Bush did not do originally either), then it is time to vote McCain, so we can win the war in Afghanistan and bring the troops home from BOTH wars.

Texas trail puppy!   July 27th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Can't wait for Nonvember to arrive so that we can end this madness already!!! At first McSame was against the timetable, then he was for it and now he is once more against. He mocked Obama for not going to Iraq now he criticizies for going saying it was only a photo-op. Not to talk about how much his position has flipped-flopped on Abortion, Gay Rights e.t.c. Put this Clown out of his suffering vote Obama '08.

raheen PA   July 27th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Its was the wrong war from day one Obama08.

jason, tx   July 27th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I was tired of the Hilary/Obama campaigns for the nomination simply because it lasted far too long. This campaign has really just started and I'm really tired of hear McCain squack. I can't believe people are going to vote for this man.

Griff   July 27th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

John McCain always said, "He will see it through to the end"..
Obama. Wan't to start, and finish, in the middle………..

NC 4 Obama   July 27th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

McCain flip flops on the time table and then tries to take credit that it was his idea all along. Did he have a "senior moment" on his earlier hardline stance?

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