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Yup men in their 70s, if they are rich go to the doctor every three months or so.
The inequities of wealth in this nation are gross.
So is the idea of a man in his 70s impelled by ego to run for President. Jeez, retire already McCain!
A man born in the Great Depression, before television, jet engines, nuclear power, microwaves, and computers has no business running a country in the 21st century of cellphones, the internet and declining fossil fuel output.
America risks becoming like Catholicism, a century behind the rest of the world.
I mean really, do we have proof that he even knows what e-mail is?

To Old, OUT OF TOUCH and very un inspiring campaign.

I don't agree with his policies, but I wish him the best.

Some keeps blogging that John McCain will end his run in August. Is there any truth in this rumor?

Hope all's well with Mr. McCain.

Cancer suxs!

OBAMA/2008

Gee CNN. McCain had a mole removed and Obama saw a doctor for his hip. Two blogs on the subject. Is this the best you can do CNN?

In literary parlance, we call this "book-ending."
Bill

mccain i wish you well. you said you would run a clean campaigan but you are taking up where bush@rove left off. you and your wife said you would run on issue mccain you and your party dont get it people are tired of that kind of politics. that why you and your party will lose.. go obma

Hope everything's OK Senator....

Too bad some Americans have to pray their moles are not cancerous since they cannot afford insurance.

OBAMA '08

MOLE - I THINK HE HAS A BRAIN TUMOR. HE KEEPS MISQUOTING FACTS AND DISTORTING THE INFORMATION. HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT COUNTRIES BORDER IRAQ, REFERS TO SHIITE AS SUNNI'S AND THOUGHT AL QAEDA WAS IN IRAQ BEFORE THE IRAQ WAR.

HELP US IF HE GETS ON OFFICE!

Did Dumbama withdraw from the race?

Hey, coming from an Obama supporter, could we please get some real news? Thanks.

How ironic... McCain has Mole removed, yet we are allowing another Mole to enter into the highest office of our beloved country.

America beware who we entrust our nation to, the future of our country has never been so precarious.

To those who don't think McCain's health is important or should be a topic for this site, I disagree. Americans have a right to know about a Candidates' state of health. After all, should he be successful, (which he won't be) he will be making all the decisions about their Nation, ie; Military, Iraq War, Social Programs the (lack of) and the economy. Furthermore he is 75? years of age! Respectively, Obama's state of health should also be known. It seems many Americans appear to be more interested in their Candidates' Religious Background than their state of health. In my mind, that is a skewed perception of the essentials needed for President. . .

Dr Sam

What cover-up? McCain is treated with kid gloves. He makes gaffes like refering to the Czech Republic as Czechoslovakia, 2 times. Here are McCain's own words from July 21, 2008, He (McCain) warned of a “very hard struggle, particularly given the situation on the Iraq-Pakistan border.” Not even close to each other and not 2 border sharing countries. Surely McCain with his "foreign" experience should have known this!!.. Also McCain's nursewife Cindy has to steady him by grabbing his elbow everytime he walks down stairs or steps!! I don't wish anyone cancer, but he is unfit to be president!!

You're welcome John, I'm glad the $20k+ I paid in federal taxes last year helped pay for that!

Unfortunately, due to the rapid decline of the dollar caused by your party's debt & spend policies, I'm having trouble being able to afford my co-pay. I'm pretty sure I have a small fracture in my leg, but I won't know until payday.

I do wish McCain the best in life as I do with any other person on Earth. With that being said, is he really "fit" to run this country? Let's be responsible and vote for the person who is actually in tune with the needs of the people. Barack Obama is intellectually in tune with America, he is physically fit to carry this country out of debt and war!

McCain's mental and physical health is a concern not just a mole but I'm glad he's okay. McCain can show how patriotic he is by relinquishing his quest for the presidency and republicans need to step up and do what's best for the country and for their friend McCain.

PUMA = Operation Chaos = Rush Limbaugh

"please go to your dermatologist or your doctor"

Umm...I can't afford health care so I guess I better vote democrat so maybe one day I can say I have a doctor, much less a specialist, I see every three months.

To use a little sport analogy – the presidency is a bit like playing quarterback for the country. Anyone who knows their football knows a solid qb is usually one in top form. Everyone admires the 39 year old for his experience, but when the game’s on the line – most would rather have the mobility, arm strength and stamina of the 28 year old.

CNN...why do you refuse to publish my comments??? The one I wrote a few minutes ago was not nasty or derogatory.

72 if he raises his right hand on January 20, 2009. Better have a youn VP. I place my bet on the common sense of the hard working Americans around the country, including Applacia. They will not vote for someone who has nothing in common with them and who does not have their best interest at heart. Several homes, millionaire heirist wife, father and grandfather were both Navy Admirals. Senator McCain has NEVER worked hard in his life except his 5 years of captivity. Be honest. That's why John McCain's tax plan supports the already wealthy, similar to Bush's tax plan.

Holy Mole-y, McCain had a mole removed. Well when Obama was in Europe, McCain was making mountains out of Mole-hills.

McCain deserves prayers for his unfortunate bought with cancer.
He's a war hero.

Obama has no resume to prove he can run our country.
He reads his speeches.

He has had concerts before his speeches to draw crowds.
He did it in Germany and Oregon.

McCain is a middle of the road guy that doesn't care about the crowds.

McCain is running a close race even though he's had less coverage and has been outspent three to one.

Americans are not stupid. Go McCain!

Of course we on Obama side are not mean spirited so we wish Mccain well. the white house is not a do or die affair. I wish Mccain will sit back and reflect on life and stop stooping so low to lying and attacking Obama irresponsibly like his folks want him to. may be it is backfiring in polls and God forbid his health. As a spiritual being beware of karma. do good to all mankind even if you are running for white house.
Once again get well soon and Godspeed.

I can see such headlines if McCain had his brain removed. For him this may be one in the same. What McCain has that millions of American's don't have is HEALTH INSURANCE AMERICAN PUBLIC PAYS FOR that will cover necessary medical expenses. All Americans should have what McCain has. All his life he has had government health insurance, as a child his father was in the military, then he was in the military and latter in congress and senate. McShame for not wanting to give all Americans..

Who cares about McCain seeing his dermatologist? I want him examined by a neurologist!

The man shows serious cognitive deficit.

THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT! THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING!
Oh, wait, no it doesn't. Issues, please, tho it was good to hear McCain was safe.
Obama08

His brain was removed a long time ago!

I'm glad to see that most of my fellow Obama supporters are wishing McCain well. I most certainly do the same.

The rest of you, get a life.

McCain's "standard 3-month checkup"....Must be nice to have health insurance. The rest of the over 48 million uninsured Americans could die from melanomas and I am sure the Republicans could care less.

Even though I support Obama, I hope McCain is and will be OK. I do not wish him any harm. However, I do not believe that he is the best person for the Presidency. GO OBAMA !!!!!!

people who say they will not vote for this or that, when will you figure out it goes by electorial votes, peiod!

Obama has had a mole removed, too......Who hasn't nowadays? It's called pro-active medicine. Smart of him.......

I WILL PRAY FOR JOHN MCCAIN, BUT THINK HARD AMERICAN PEOPLE, IF THE CANCER HAS RETURNED, HOW WELL WILL HE HOLD UP AS PRESIDENT AND HOW LONG WILL HE LIVE. I HOPE IT'S NOT CANCER, IF SO MCCAIN DO THE RIGHT THING AND LEAVE THE RACE.

At his age, he's on the brink of many health problems, including signs of dementia. It IS an issue people should think about.

Roofin Realty said it best!

I wish the best for McCain, but this is cause for concern as we need a president to be able to sit for two terms in order to be effective. Let's face it, he's in his 70s. He's had prostate and skin cancer. That means he's susceptible to cancer. I like his warnings to use sunscreen and just stay out of the sun period.

Perhaps it's time for Mr. McCain to retire. I'm glad he has a good health care plan though since a lot of American citizens don't.

This is shameful. No matter what you think of the guy, his health is not something to be made fun of. And besides, he seems pretty healthy (for his age)...

I AM A HUGE OBAMA FAN, BUT I HOPE IT'S NOT CANCEROUS.

I sure wish I had the free health care he has.

The mole on our economy is malignant, Bush tax cuts for the rich, the war in Iraq, juicy contracts awarded to Republican cronies are huge contributory factors. The Republicans have sold our country to the Saudis, so why would we want McSame?

I love how even when an article about the man having a mole removed is posted, there are still Obama minions who will jump at the opportunity to insult him. I'm glad that at least some of you had souls enough to wish him well. Either way, this is a rather pointless article. I guess CNN was feeling guilty after covering every insignificant part of Obama's life and wanted to include McCain for once.

He will drop out of the race soon,but who will step in?

This confirms what I already believed. McCain's health situation is way too fragile to become President.

If he really only had cencerous moles removed in 1993, 2000, and 2002 then he would be out of the woods by now from these every 3 month trips and regular face butcher jobs he's been getting. This is the second time in the last 3 months that he has had something removed from his face. No way. He is a HUGE health risk to me!!! I want somebody that will stay together under the worst pressure and strain imaginable. He's NOT the man for that job. Pitty, Romney got buffaloed, HE IS HEALTHY, SMART and NOT SENILE!

What Is Going On With MCSHAME
He Is Not Going To Last
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

He still looks like Casper lol

I wish Senator McCain only the very best of health. To be clear, a possible recurrence of his type of skin cancer would probably have little effect on his ability to be an effective Commander in Chief. He has, and would continue to have as President, the very best heath care in the entire universe … unlike me. It's really everything else about him that would render him ineffective. So, no thank you. Obama '08 - sore hip and all.

Hopefully, McCain will be OK. Still not voting for him, though...

I was trying to hard not to laugh at the comment about him being a 'gargoyle.' He is a pretty ugly man in all honesty but I donot wish anything bad on him. Try some self tanner McCain. Stop going out in the sun since apparently your body cannot handle the elements well.

Don't like the guy but I hope all is well.

McDONE. McMole McBigC Novak now McSame, two in one day. How sweet it is. I don't care about McFace so don't cry to me about how mean I am for saying what I feel. He should get his face cut off and do like his wife and buy a fake one. Less republicans the better the world.
Obama08 for a safer and better world.

This is the most interesting thing the McCain refrain has had to say in weeks! And quite frankly, I could care less! He can afford the best diagnostics and treatments anywhere in the world. I hate to be negative about it but, I'll save my concern for all the folks that die needlessly simply because they are poor, and are the very people that McCain doesn't care about.

Get a grip people and quit trying to make this something it is NOT!!!! My husband has them removed all of the time – it is NO BIG DEAL!!!! Get a life and quit trying to promote OBAMA. It's McCain '08 regardless of the media Messiah blessing from a previous Hillary supporter. McCain '08 all the way!

The chickens are coming home to roost.

His age doesn't bother me, his cognitive difficulties bother me a lot. His gaffes and confusions aren't normal for someone of his experience, who is supposed to know what is going on in our country.

they are obviously keeping a good eye on his skin cancer issues. I wish that someone would run some cognitive tests to see if he is slowly becoming more confused.

This is not TMZ, give me something that matters....

SOOOOOOOOOOO WHAT?

Age should be an issue. There is no need to get offended. If McCain is elected he would be the oldest president in the history of United States.

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At least Obama could get up after he hurt his hip!

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Time to ease into your rocking chair Sen. McCain.
Don't worry, President Obama will take it from here...

I could never vote for McCain but I hope he's okay. My parents are 76 and 73 respectively so I don't wish harm nor bad health on him nor anyone else.

Best you did it now, John. Not a good time to do it in January with the inauguration and all those photographers shooting you and Cindy at the White House celebration Ball. Maybe you can refer Barack to your doctor. Looks like Mr. Obama needs to have a mole or two removed before he gets back to work in the Illinois Senate.

I wish for Senator McCain good health, but not the Presidency of the United States of America.

This is a concern to me. Obviously, it's a good idea to elect a President that will be relatively healthy as he serves out his term. I'm not sure McCain would be. And of course, that's in addition to the fact that I've lost most of the respect I had for the man once he started up with the gutter-politics. There is no denying at this point that he'd represent a Bush 3rd term.

I wish I had health insurance OR the money to be able to go to the doctor ONCE per year, let alone 3 or 4 times per year. Lucky you, Johnny Mac, you got all the basis covered. You have health insurance and a filthy rich wife!

you cant win with 600 votes

I would suggest that the mole is the one that had a growth removed.

To all the caring Democrats trying to push a true war hero into his grave:

Good luck with God.

umm a mole now,, whats next?? lol maybe it wasnt a mole, it was a bug device planted there from bush's kiss oh my oh my,, go obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think people are getting this. Melanoma IS MALIGNANT skin cancer. It is the most deadly and invasive & 75% of all deaths from skin cancer come from Melanoma. McCain has had four of these tumors removed already. This IS serious.

Health and age are legitmate concerns for the voting public.

Melanoma is highly matastic and is often fatal over time (it spreads to vital organs , if not ENTIRELY removed surgically).

Sorry, but this candidate is not qualified to president even with a medical waiver.

VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA...IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO !!!!!!!!

I disagree with the Senator's policies but wish him no harm. Hope this is just standard procedure.

I'm much less concerned about moles than about the long-term effects of his ordeal during the war. Who could survive five years of torture unscathed in mind and psyche? I worry about a man in power who must have nightmares such as his; I cannot imagine but that he is warped for life, for no fault of his own.

What is next, alzheimers? You are too old to run for the presidency. Do America a favor and stop.

This just let's people know he is old.

Thanks for the update!!!!!

It's unfortunate that McCain has so many health issues. I do wish him well and pray that he continues effectively in his duties as a public servant. Hopefully this mole isn't malignant.
Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't vote for him even if he is healthy. But him having such a long medical history is concerning. Moreover, most US presidents tend to significantly age from the stress. I think that he should leave this race and take better care of himself and spend more quality time with family.

Obama 2008!!!

McCain is the greatest danger that this great nation faces today.
Let us not elect a terrorist whom promotes unjust wars for self-promotion. Let us not elect a man whose morals allow him to betray his wife when she is becomes ill. An anti-american whom has helped our enemies produce 32 propoganda films. An inept serviceman whom graduated a dismal 884 out of 890. A man who will not support the veterans of this nation, voting against virtually every Veteran bill he has taken part on.

McCain-Not Hero, Just a ZERO!!

I hope McCain's mole is not cancerous.

But how about the growth on his butt? – Oh, no wait, that's Joe Lieberman..........

There's nothing you can do with the truth, it will prevail, so be honest about the situation. It will be revealed soon than you expected. PEACE, LOVE AND PROSPERITY, NO MORE WARS.

FACT stress reduces the body's immune system – he has a form of skin cancer that has a high recurrence rate. If he were to become President he may have a series of health issues at his age. This is a serious cause for concern all politics aside.

It's so sad to see so many of Obama's supporters be so mean
willed when it comes to somebody's health, "no matter who" the
person is, it is just MEAN! God, help you all for the candidate
you represent, – Guess that tells me who the better person is,
and it sure reflects on your candidate and what he's done to manipulate you all to be as evil and arrogant as he is.

I've made my choice and hopefully so will all those who are decent
and christian people. NoObama.

What about Obama's hip?

Not for McCain! Wish you well with Your Health John....OBAMA 08

Besides the usual old jokes, I have noticed that the majority of the dems posting here still wish McCain well. If the shoe were on the other foot and it was Obama with a cancerous growth, you would see this blog filled with repubs wishing death on the man. Just an observation on the character of the two parties....

And are you sure Reps that you want the media after you like my boy?? Trust me, look at what's going on with the Packers organization, there's too much distraction. I'm telling you, we may not agree with them but they're tough, REAL TOUGH....

Just take it easy Senator(McCain)...

Here's a scary thought: having a President undergoing chemo-therapy and radiation treatment, weak and frail, trying to lead us out of Iraq, improve the economy, and fix our nation. Think before you vote, my friends.

“They were removed in 1993, 2000 and 2002 and 2008”

Now I know where McCain got that line. He got it from his doctor. “Lets stay the course and have another SURGary!!!

Too bad they completely remove his brain and re-inplant a younger non-malignant one while they were at it.

Maybe they can cut out his mean, bitter streak!

Mol-e, mol-e, mol-e, SURGE. Mol-ee, mol-ee, SURGE.

His darn horns keep growing, no matter how many times doctors may try to remove them! (please note the above comment is meant as comedy as poor an attempt as it may be).
In a more serious light, let us wish this American veteran a speedy recovery.

Oh brother! Thousands of people have moles removed everyday. I myself have had two removed in the past five years.

And Donna from Bremerton said:

"Isn't in nice that Senator McCain is using his health care benefits that uninsured/underinsured Americans are paying for with their tax dollars. When will the ingrates, that serve in elected office (President, Vice President, the Members of Congress), start to reciprocate in kind.

Yes, boys and girls your tax dollars are being used to pay for the heath insurance that the President and Congress have so graciously provided to themselve and to hell with the rest of us."

I guess this applies to Obama and his hip as well.

Oh thank god for the update. Next time be sure to inform us of his last BM and what he had for lunch too. Perhaps he could promote a high-fiber diet and a regular colonoscopy.

And no, I don't think it's CNN trying to make McCain look old ... I think it was McCain wanting to announce this to the world to mitigate the bad publicity a bandage on his head would bring.

Republicans have a tendency to think anything that's not anti-Obama and pro-McCain slanted. Get over it already.

Witness what it means to be a liberal Democrat by reading this blog.

To be a human being defined only by hate, division, anger, lies, distortion and intolerance for views you disagree with.

The bleeding heart liberal is a great American, unfortunately they are few and far between. A true bleeding heart would be voting for McCain since the hate of Rev. Wright's mentor is something that they would want to distance themselves from.

I still fear he MIGHT get elected and have to resign early on because of health – then we will be left with HIS choice for VP, not ELECTED.

I don't particularly like any of the VP candidate potentials. Wouldn't want any of them.

Definitely will vote Obama rather than risk someone I dislike even worse than Bush/McCain.

McCain needs to be open with his medical condition. If he has melanoma, we should know it. Who wants an old, sick man as President anyway !

That is EXPERIENCED Doctors making good JUDGEMENT calls...hope it does not grow back like the Insurgents in IRAQ or flip-flop like AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

I think it's absolutely disgraceful how McCain disparaged the service of our troops in Afghanistan by overlooking their sacrifice when he suggested that Iraq was the first major conflict after 9/11, instead of the conflict in Afghanistan.
This type of historical myopia is yet another clear example of how, despite all his chest thumping and finger pointing, John McCain is unfit to be Commander in Chief. John McCain simply does not understand the importance of the service our troops are providing in that conflict. Taking the fight to Al Queda and to the Taliban was the right course of action which had the overwhelming support of the American people. Unfortunately however, Bush and McCain did not stay focused on pursuing Bin Laden who remains at large. Apparently, McCain believes that our soldiers being killed and wounded over there were not worth mentioning when it comes to citing the conflicts that mean the most to him – namely the Iraq war that was based entirely upon false intel and made up stuff.

McCain decided to name the mole.... ROBERT NOVAK.

Too bad that Nancy Pelosi can't get that wart on top of her shoulders removed!!

ummm I sssooo would rather hear about the huge McCain gaffes from yesterday's interview then his mole!!

EEEW!

I am concerned with McCain's age and health and ability to remember. As a voter, I can't stop wondering why we the republicans could have taken such a major risk. I hope he recovers quickly.

Come on people. Even though he may not be your preferentail canidate for president he is still a human being just like you and I.
I don't think any person should not be wished he best when it comes to a person's health. Good luck Mr. Senator.
From a Obama supporter.

A preventable occurance...yet McCain took no measures to prevent it in his own life. Doesn't bode well for America if this candidate will not take measures to prevent preventable occurances. To only deal with issues after they've occured is to forever be controlled by those issues.

poor old fella

Come on people. Even though you he may not be your preferentail canidate for president he is still a human being just like you and I.
I don't think any person should not be wished he best when it comes to a person's health. Good luck Mr. Senator.
From a Obama supporter.

Awwww C'mon CNN. REALLY????? Slow news day I guess, first Obama's hip, he is I think in his 40's, yes he is going to have an ache and pain or two after a game of basketball. McCain had a mole, all Senior Citzens have moles or something.

I hate to think of the day when I visit the dermatologist every 3 months... sheesh.

Good thing our Congressmen and women have complete medical coverage...

I wish him well. I do wish bad health on anyone, but McCain is too old.

GOD BLESS McCAIN. SAY WHAT YOU MAY HE IS VERY LIKABLE.

Slow day on CNN??? Get well soon, McCain.

And to comment on Ben Stein's advise to hire Karl Rove to McCain campaign. McCain should take that advise. He listens to Gramm's economic advise with "the nation of whiners" comments and legislation advise for Enron and Predetory lending practices. Why not.. RIGHT?!!. And before you NEOCONS throw Rev. Wright in the conversation, I don't care what you believe, just don't mess with my money.

We wish McCain good health and a speedy recovery. Apart from his Bush-like policies, he's a good man.

Obama Supporters!

They had to remove the mole b/c there is only room for one disgusting blemish to be attached to him...

...and Lieberman called dibs on that job.

I don't think people are getting this. Melanoma IS MALIGNANT skin cancer. It is the most deadly and invasive & 75% of all deaths from skin cancer come from Melanoma. McCain has had four of these tumors removed already. This IS serious.

The Senator knew about this mole all along and kept it from the public until it was noticved by the media. Old man are you hiding something. Go sit down in your rocking chair and enjoy the rest of your life.
OBAMA 08

Best of luck on health issues for John McCain. He's a good man with good intentions. That does not make him right. What a mess this Bush presidency has put us in. Give Obama the slim chance to repair this mess that Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Gonzales, Rove, Libby and Novak created. John deserves a healthy retirement. Wonder how his health care program works?

I'm surprised at some of you liberals. You will do anything to protect your ideals. All day you preach on here about the America want to live in. Tolerance, understanding and concern for those with political differences do not appear to be part of that dream. More and more it sounds like communism.

Don't care for McCain or his Policies.....but I hope that his Cancer has not returned.

Come on CNN start reporting more on the ISSUES (like the fact that McCain's new tv ad where he claims Obama disses our Troops is a lie/inaccurate). Enough of these topics that bring us WAY off point.

Stop with the nasty comments, people! What's wrong with you?

John McCain has provided us with more than enough evidence that he is not qualified or prepared to be president of the United States. That does not justify the cruel remarks that some have made here.

Get Well Soon Senator McCain.

OBAMA '08 & '12

Whatever the problem with McCain I just hop it not contagious, because if it is those people who come to his town hall meeting or those who get very close to him such as the reporters will all get sick.

I am a big Obama supporter, but I feel that CNN should close this blog out, because there are people who cannot act like adults. I sincerely hope that the diagnosis will be good.

OBAMA '08

John McCain's policies CANNOT be cut out by a surgeons knife. THAT is what I am concerned about.

This man MUST not be allowed to become POTUS no matter how many growths he has on his body.

THIS IS NEWS!!! are you kidding me! i felt the need to waste others time by posting my own thoughts if CNN is going to waste my time putting this type of rubbish as a headline

Either one of these two candidates (or any of us, for that matter) can drop dead at any time from just about anything. I personally would choose a cancer survivor over a smoker any day!

FOR ALL OF YOU WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE NEWS IN THE POLITICIAL TICKER BEING NON-SENSE, IT'S MEANT FOR THIS TYPE OF NEWS! STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT IT AND IF IT DOESN'T APPLY TO YOU IGNORE IT! PLEASE!

Plus, this is news. When you have a canidate who could be the oldest person ever elected to the office of President, his health is a big factor to me.

If MCCain gets anymore cancerous skin cut off his head, he's going to be the skull-head candidate.

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CNN, I watch your news but this is very tacky to post health issues for McSame and Barack. You are still better than racist/gossip column Faux News….but Olbermann rocks……

What about that ugly growth on top of his neck??

CNN, I watch your news but this is very to post health issues for McSame and Barack. You are still better than racist/gossip column Faux News....but Olbermann rocks......

As I said in the past few weeks! Let me see if any of you belittleing I hope is our next president McCain can walk in his shoes. There is not one thing Obama has said to be qualified to be the Commander an Chief of the greatest country in the world..We all sure have short memories, when we told the President; go get em' after 9 11. You know why half the time we didn't have enough troops? Ask Mr. Clinton who proceeded closing bases and almost did awaywith NORAD...

Nice that McCain has a health plan that allows him to go to the doctor ever 3 months.

Oh, I though he just bumped his head getting out of his cart to go to the German restaurant.

Past the expiration date...........................

I won't vote for you, but I do wish you well. Hope the latest biopsy turns out ok.

Slow day CNN? What's next, update on the candidates hemorrhoids?

I'ts a no brainer, we need more options

Most aren't surprised by this news. The man is simply too old and seems to be falling apart each day. And some people want to vote for him out of spite or race or party affiliation?

He won't have the strength to carry out daily tasks in the taxing job. He is not mentally and physically up to it. People should look beyond the partisanship and consider what's good for the country at this point in time. A young energetic (and seemingly diplomatic) candidate who works 20 hours per day for seven days a week versus a man (who is pro war) in this 70s who barely works five days a week and still displays syptoms of old age on daily basis. I used to like Mccain but that was years and years ago when he was seemingly up to it, not now.

did they take out the damaged part of his brain?

This story definitely tops the "Hillary drinks a shot" from primary season! Why does the American public need to know this worthless piece of information? Relevant issues CNN, relevant issues.

TO EVEN SUGGEST POSTING COMMENTS ON THIS MATTER IS SICK ENOUGH. :>)

I certainly hope McCain's condition is not serious, but should this guy be running?

Cancer, numerous physical difficulties, an extremely short fuse, and who knows what sort of psychological issues he has after years of sitting in a box.

Am I the only one worried by the fact that McCain released, for only two hours, over 3000 pages of medical records to a few friendly reporters? And why did he not release ANY psychological records?

That's scary.

You shouldn't talk about Mrs McCain that way. I know, her face is stretched tighter than a bongo, but calling her a mole, might offend PETA.

Maybe they should release his mental records.
That I am sure will be the end of his campaign.

McOld: We already pay for his health care and his retirement, since he's a sitting senator. Even when he leaves the Senate, the deal is intact.

That's in part how his buddy, wealthy Phil Gramm, can sit back and call the rest of us a "nation of whiners" - as we pay his health care bills.

Now that we all know that McSame doesn't have any foresight or vision and follows Obama's every lead; Obama went to see a doctor this morning for his hip injury and McSame took the cue to go remove his "surge"!!!!!!!

I wonder if his insurance company called it cosmetic and made him pay the Dr office out of pocket. Thats what they would do to you and I, you know the surfs.

Did I see Senator John McCain standing in front of one of President Bush and Vice President and Dick (can't think of his last name, Oh shotgun Chaney oil well )explaning his mole problem? I wish for something better.

Wow, this is news? I mean really is this the best you could do? Somebody has got to convince these guys to stop grasping at straws. I have an idea!!! Let's make a TV show dedicated to the Polical commentary made by people on the political ticker. The format needs work but talk about hooking viewers

If they looked at McCain's mole under a microscope, they'd see Karl Rove!

I hope the pro-Obama folks in this ticker will spare us the usual witticisms about McCain's age.

Would these same liberals making disparaging remarks about McCain's growth removal do the same to Mrs. Edwards? What about John Edward's ability to do his job while his wife suffers from cancer? Epic fail liberals. Epic fail.

good luck, i pray everything turns out well for you.

People of all ages have occasional health issues. Democrates, that's why we want health care for everyone, young and old and everyone in between. So how does a non cancerous mole (thats what the doctors believe) make this any kind of a health issue no matter how old he is. Some of you people who are obvisouly Democrats make me asahmed that I am one also. Take a deep breath and clear your vision.

Obama needs a new hip and McCain has cancer.

Could we find a better person to run for President?

Glad to know our "representative" have access to the best healthcare programs. What would we do without them?

Reminds of the mole in the Austin Powers movie where the spy (mole) has a huge moleon his face. C'mon people do you really want all the world leaders from doing their best to avoid looking at the big mole on McCain's face if he becomes president?

To those posting that his age has anything to do with skin cancer please know that young women today also get breast cancer-a disease once thought to be an older woman's disease.

And why is this news?

Before you vote you need to decide if yo want Jeremiah Wright in the Obama cabinet.

CNN this is dumb new..what's next McCain goes to the dentist or Obama just put his shoes on..c'mon..get back to the news

ALL MCBUSH SUPPORTERS SHOULD THINK

OF THEIR GRANDPARENTS & THEIR BEHAVIOR.

MCWORTHLESS' BOUT WITH CANCER IS THE LEAST

OF HIS HEALTH PROBLEMS. MAN CAN'T GET DOWN

THE STAIRS OF HIS PLANE WITHOUT HELP. HE CALLED

PUTIN PRESIDENT OF GERMANY SEVERAL TIMES IN A

TOWN HALL MEETING. HE CAN'T REMEMBER THAT

CZECHOSLOVAKIA HASN'T EXISTED FOR 16 YEARS.

OLD BOY NEVER HAD MUCH TO BEGIN WITH,

BUT NOW APPROACHING ZERO.

The title should have been "The Mole". This guy won't make it through 2 terms. We'll be electing the Veep if we elect him. Anyway, He looks like grandpa from the monsters.

Great point Roofin Reality. If McCain had to rely on the health insurance he wants the rest of us to have, he would be up the proverbial creek with no paddle.

I just saw the new Mcsame ad. I think it's despicable that Mcsame used military wounded for political gain. And nice Carl Rove twisting of the facts. McCain if you are going to endorse an ad like that. You don't deserve to be a commander of any troops or anything. You have sunk to a new low. What happened to the straight talk express? The wheels fall of the bus? You have become a sad desperate little man. I can't believe anyone would vote for you. This is the exact kind of politics you said you wouldn't resort too. Just another flip flop I guess.

Its a good thing he's being proactive.

God help us if they accidentally removed any more brain cells!!

Poor guy........he's just old....

Look at him, he's aged 3 years in 6 months.........

Do you really think he could last 4 years in one of the most stressful times a new President is going to endure?

Come on........look, he's completely bald on the top of his head now.

In the beginning, he could at least do a comb over.

I wish him the best health wise........and I think the best thing for his health is to lose in November.

Darn those pesky melanomas, they always pop up at the most inconvienient times.

Actually, hope that McCain's health is good. I think he would be an awful president, but have nothing against him personally.

I hope that Sen. McCain will be okay. Skin cancer can be terrible.

Even though I support Sen. Obama........... I can rise above my distaste of McCain to wish him well. Which is something the far-right-nuts can't seem to be, civil.

You know, I am all for Barack, but I don't like to see people getting bashed for their medical concerns.

There is some good in McCain, maybe not for the white house completely, but there is some he like most others of his generation that is just as good to.

My only concern is that his prior history of having removed the malignant melanoma, could come back if not all the epithilial cells haven't been removed. Also, why would anyone remove a Mole? Moles are benign and need not to be removed unless suspicious.

It seems this was removed for biopsy to determine if this malignant melonoma....I ONLY HOPE IT'S NOT!!

That's a mask that he wears over his real face. Who knows what' s really under there! Go Mcain for President mask and all!

I just love how the Obamanuts call McCain old, but Barack has a hip problem at 47. Whose old?

Well, I hope it's nothing, and I wish the senator good health and a long career... in the senate, where he belongs, nowhere near the White House.

All of you who are complaining about the Surge. And how there was a bombing today in Iraq that killed people.

Let me ask you a question. How many people in the US are murdered everyday? I am willing to bet you that it is far greater than how many people were killed today in the Suicide Bombings in Iraq.

Some of you people should be ashamed of yoursleves. Disgusting.

May God bless McCain – do not want him as my President but I wish him no harm.

I think McCain needs to announce his Vice-President as soon as possible. He is 76 years old and if elected he has 4 years to serve finishing out his term at 81 yrs old if he makes it..... So his Vice President should get a desk in the oval office as well.

Age is a huge factor in this campaign. Now we have to deal with this kind of drama every 3 months.

Its his mental health I am more worried about

We now have the McCain Policy for Health Care: "Wear sunscreen particularly this summer" You read it here first.

No disrespect to McCain, but it seems like if he's elected, he'll be falling apart in front of us. I would prefer for the man to be in a less stressful position than the white house. I don't think he physically could take all that stress. Just look at all Presidents age and slug after taking office.

....and it was named Joe Lieberman

Some you people are disgusting. This is nothing to joke about if you think it helps your candidate to act like a heartless fool you are sorely mistaken.

TOO MUCH FLIP-FLOP +TOO MUCH SURGE= TOO MUCH MOLE.

Wow I hope everything comes back clean but if he has to go every three months what does that actually say for his health. I mean sure I get a free check up once a year per my health plan. Is McCain in need of a check up every three months and if so is that a precation to check up on something that can or has come back.

BREAKING NEWS FROM DEMOCRATIC PARTY:

A study today indicates that skin cancer is caused from stress surrounding the presidency....o wait it has nothing to do with stress at all.

Has anyone checked his mental health?? seriously have any professionals looked deep into his mind? He experienced trauma and has anger issues. I think he has early alzheimers too. My 72 year old grandmother sees it in him.

Wow. Thanks for the inane coverage.

C' om.. the fair and balance network had this story up an hour earlier than CNN. but they are not posting any comments. Hmmm !!

Is that urging from John including the 50 million Americans without health care?

Mccain is too old for that job even as we wish him well.

Although I will never vote for McCain and am completely against his policies, I do not wish ill health on him. That being said...

...CNN, couldn't you report on fiscal irresponsibility, gas prices, skyrocketing food prices, low wages, tax breaks for the rich, non-existent health care, global warming, alternative energy....

..I could go on.

Yeah I thought the surge was working and we have succeeded and we are winning??? So what's up with the 4 suicide bombers?? Will Mccain or one of his supporters please explain that?

OBAMA 08/12 YES WE CAN & YES WE WILL!!!!

*****************************************

HE COULD HAVE REMOVED HIS BIGGEST MOLE.....BUSH W.

Here's a man who would rather win the presidency and lose the battle against the ravages of time...Quit and get healthy, John!

That ain't a mole ! ! ! That's his brain leaking out !! !

Do all of you folks who make fun of McCains age also make fun of your own Grandparents? One day you will get there as well. I can surely see that young people are for Obama. Grow up.

Umm Mc Cain is falling apart

poor Mccain wish him well

McWar is too old for the job of president.

Correction to CNN, to say that "McCain has had four malignant

melanomas removed in the past," suggests that all four were cancerous,

and therefore invasive, which is false. You should omit malignant.

Take a hike McCain.

Ok, I can’t resist any more

Senator John McCain went into the hospital for surgery on his mole. The surgeons were able to successfully remove and dispose of the malignant growth. Doctors report that the mole is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.

I would not vote for him; but hope he is okay. What is really scary is the fact that so many consider voting for him considering his age and possible health issues. McCain has no message.... the only thing he's done the last few weeks is attack Obama.

With a family history of heart disease (both his grandfather and father died at early ages of heart disease), being a two-pack a day smoker for many years, and at least two bouts with skin cancer, I only hope whoever he picks for his vp running mate is qualified to be president on day one and maybe before that.

It's good McCain is advocating preventive medicine...too bad he can't offer Americans a healthcare plan that actually covers prevention for everyone.

@ Vig
You need to shut your mouth and get on prozac. Is there any thing you wont say just to pee on Obama because Hilary lost?
You are a pathetic worm. Go away and lose your hate.

CNN. I'm an Obama supporter, but I really wish you would hold off on these health related stories until there is a clear diagnosis from medical staff. Their health is relevant, speculation about their health is not.

They sure got a picture of his good side.

First it is Obama's hip, then there were the negitive comments about Obama (big shock here). Then McCain's mole, then negitive comments about McCain.

It's fair to say, what goes around, comes around and that the media is over-the-top with this election. Though, in all fairness, this is the first time in history that there is a racially mixed candidate. If the Democrate candidate were white and not female there would not be this much hype.

what does this have to do with anything?

Best Wishes to McCain and his family. He should retire with his wife and her money!

Obama in 08!

I ama firm Obama supporter and a strong believer that you reap what you sow. I would not wish him anything but good health.

McCain's mole appears and three hours later...
...Obama supporters make fun of it.

ho hum................
I have moles. Nobody throws me a pity party. Geez! BFD.
This is not newsworthy. Guess we have reached the bottom of the barrel today. hahaha

We love Sen. McCain in Arizona! God Bless you sir!! Not necessarily newsworthy info – nor is Barry's hip... but oh well...

Well anything removed is not good, but who's paying for this....medicare, his own insurance, the Senate insurance or the Taxpayers? I think the tax payers are going to get stuck with his medical bills.

Now if only they could get rid of his mouth.........

why can McCain say Obama is too young but Obama can't say McCain is too old ???

of course he couldn't let obama get all the "he's went to the hospital" attention so he had to make a visit as well.....

How can this possibly be a newsworthy item. What's next, a review of the guy's hygiene habits?

I wish him the best of health. I will never vote for McCain because Obama is our future but the fact that he has a mole that seems to have grown recently shows the stresses he's under at his age trying to become president. Melanoma is an opportunistic cancer and will advance rapidly if one's immune system is compromised. He needs to take a break from all the negativity he's been spewing at Obama and tend to his own health. I just wish I could afford to go see MY doctor every three months..and I'm only 40!

I may not agree with his politics, but I do hope he will be ok.

Heed needs to increase the SURGEry.

Glad McCain is alright. I hope he stays that way.
I really do think McCain is pushing the envelope a bit. But if he feels up to the task.. all power to him.

i am a hillery supporter and will write her in . i would NEVER vote for obama

In all honesty McCain has no business running for office at this age if he really wanted the best for America. Romney I can understand but McCain is not to be allowed nowhere near the red button. I heard during a routine training with Pentagon he made a decision to press the button on red alert status while Obama asked for impact analysis as per our defence systems before making a call. McCain simply saw the red light flashing, did not ask if the alert could be wrong, did not ask the enemies to self destruct the missiles or face America's wrath, did not ask if it was an emergency failure from the other government, did not ask if we could intercept the missile he McCAIN simply pressed the red button when he saw the red lights. You don't believe me? Go to pentagon insider blogs. There goes the whole world!

Not voting for you...but I hope you're ok.

Obama 08'

how many can afford to visit a dermatologist?

i am a hillary supporter and will write her in when i vote . i would

glad he is okay........and why do people need to make this story and the one about Obama's hip into some partison political discussion? Just wish them both well, and move on.

Timber (ex dem),

McCain was NOT beaten! He received his injuries from the plane crash, and then squealed like a pig for help from the Vietnamese military. After then he help them as much as he could to debase our POWs there. Why is it that he only gets support from a handful of Vietnam vets? They remember who he is and what he did to them. McCain is NO hero. He is a traitor and has extorted the Vietnamese government into closing the records on our MIAs to protect knowledge of his treason against the USA. Ho hopes to make up for his evil ways by, "winning," the Iraqi war that he helped start. He was one of the original five who proposed attacking Iraq.

I am glad to see he stays right on top of any cancer scare. I am a 2 time Cancer survivor, Colon 11 yrs and breast 2 yrs. Everyone should be watching for all cancer signs from skin to having your full colon scoped.

I hope all the best for Senator McCain. I didn't like to see this headline. Judging from the article there is a very good chance that there's no news here, and I certainly hope that proves to be true.

We have two good candidates for president. I believe Senator Obama will and should win. He has a clear vision for the future and for today's challenges and practical ideas for how to mobilize the country in that direction. He is an effective manager and an inspiring leader. And one of the things he has continually reminded me and all Americans is that Senator McCain is an American hero. We honor his service and we are hoping he is okay.

CNN will report about McCain's mole but not his post-traumatic stress disorder. I know which one I consider more serious for a president to have.

NY State of mind July 28th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

I am a Obama supporter and people don't stoop low on this article, someones health is no joking matter.

Thank You

No thank you !!!!!! with so many ugly people posting hear it is nice to see that some have respect.

People of all ages have these removed all the time. At least he did not get hurt from showing off on a basketball court. Mc in 08

I don't support McCain, but I wish him nothing but good health. He is very lucky that he has a good health insurance plan. Most Americans don't have that luxury.

I hope to be in DC for Obama's inauguration January 20th; however I hope all is well with Mr. McCain.

I don't care!!!!!! Stop the nonsense about the hips and the moles..jajajaja

i hope he gets better soon, and i also hope he never gets to be president.

having a mole removed when you've had melanoma is a big deal. mccain's health is a huge issue, and should not be taken lightly.

his mental health is a problem too, and not just the anger outbursts. it's also mccain's forgetfulness, lack of knowledge, and his INCREDIBLY POOR judgment in picking his campaign staff who have put him in completely ridiculous situations (wall of cheese, anyone?). and it's possible that his history-making flip-flopping is partly due to forgetfulness, though the majority of it is for him being a neoCON sellout!

And without healthcare insurance, how do you think any of us "normal folks" can afford a dermatologist?

This is the price to pay for attention.

No more repubs this year.

Obama 08/12.

OK! Lets all make a big deal out of McCains mole. Like he can't be president now. Go for it liberal media. Make a mountain out ouf a mole hill.

This is the best ticker headline maybe ever.

I am an obama supporter, but hope for health for McCain. Maybe a good time to talk about how much federal funding Bush has cut from the NIH for cancer research.

Good luck to Sen McCain. Hope the mole is nothing. Meanwhile, is it true Obama needs hip surgery? That's kind of ironic. Hope he's ok too even though I wouldn't want him to be president for anything.

McCain '08

Senator McCain has a very nice healthcare plan courtesy of taxpayers. Can you imagine having serious health problems and not being able to afford healthcare? If you can't imagine that you must be living on Pluto.

I am tired of our spoiled politicians, especially ones that get ill and don't lose their jobs and don't have to worry about paying for healthcare. Things would be a lot better in this country if these folks were made to live like the rest of us.

McCain's age is a negative factor, not because of any anti-senior-citizen bias, but because of the fact that his years are affecting his health, vitality, and his mind.

He doesn't have the physical stamina, for example, to do the whirlwind tour that Obama just did. McCain has shown repeated signs of decrepitude, like that mysterious bandaid on his head not too long ago, and now this list of minor cancer flareups.

Worst of all, he consistently gets his facts wrong, about the nation and the world. He can't get a grip on the details of history, world leaders, economics, and law like Obama can. That's in part due to his age – he can't learn as fast, and he can't retain as much. Not to mention that he was a lousy student back in his college days anyway.

The presidency is too stressful and too demanding for the old geezer. Voters beware.

Vig- Is there anything CNN won't say or do to undermine McCain's candidacy while having their lips planted on Obama's buttocks-IDIOT

CNN-Obama sees doctor for sore hip.....VIG..Where are your Lips PLANTED!!!

I hope this is not something major and hope he lives a long, healthy life. I honestly don't see why McCain should get elected, the presidency takes a toll on an individual. If you don't believe me, take a look at pics of the before and after of Bill Clinton and Bush 43 during the course of their 1st term of presidency.

Yes hope you are ok McCain...and that they don't replace you with some kook like Guiliani or Romney.

Obama 08

Poor John. He always has a bandage on his head.

Texas Trail puppy

do you have a more than one personality? You bash Obama in one blog then talk up mcsane. Then you bash mcsane in the next blog and talk up Obama. You are using up good space is all I can say.

Obama all the way

How is this man going to survive the presidency? Come on! I am voting for candidates not VPs.

Good man. Tell them what its all about!!! Precaution saves lives. Thats why we should vote for Cynthia McKinney instead of Obama. Lets save lives!! Dont let them start another war!! NOBAMA. Vote McKinney instead!

It wasn't a "mole", it was a surveillance camera!

Caliguy55: What "hundreds of Iraqis" were killed by a suicide bomber in a "single day this week"?

I love it when a story like this hits and the loonies come out of the woodwork frothing at the mouth to get a chance to spew their pitiful, misinformed rhetoric thinking it somehow helps their candidate.

Someone mentioned that Bush has been called the most fiscally irresponsible President in history–that was one talking head's opinion, but how about the same discussion that posed that Clinton's 128 billion surplus came at the expense of Defense cuts which made us vulnerable to a 9/11 type attack in the first place?

All this is just hindsight, second-guessing and speculation. Let's look beneath the surface of these two candidates' publicly, media-spun images and choose the best qualified leader...

I sincerely hope there will be enough left of him before the Republican convention. The poor guy.

Get Well, Big John. Don't want to see you go out for something like that.

Good for you McCain! Now you can enjoy your new +4 lead against Obama in the lastest Gallup: MCCAIN 49% – OBAMA 45%

to J Houston, TX
Thanks for making me laugh. Most of these comments are rats and raves.

50% of what's left of McCain's brain is now gone.
Come election time, McCain will not have much brain left. lol

Some of you Obama supporters acted like grownups here, but most of you are as ugly and nasty as ever. Down with Obama and his suporters.

He wanted equal time.

I'll be glad to know it's nothing serious.

But can a mole make someone forgetful, angry and un-reasonably aggressive?

Maybe now he can remove the tumor thats restricting him from thinking rationally and attacking obama personally like a 5 yr old girl.

McCain is now running ahead of Obama by four points in the latest USA Today/Gallup Poll. Imagine that.

If Mccain has cancer and drops out... and Romney takes over.. Mccain will Martyr a republican in.. I think you all should hope he is very healthy.. Oh and too the idiots that call him Mcsurge... the surge works as an Obama supporter you should forget about it... it makes you look like an idiot.

Although Senator McCain has been very negative lately, I pray that he is cancer-free and in good health.

I wish him the best–but certainly not the presidency. Age, along with physical and mental health, are appropriate issues with McCain. His venomous comments about Obama remind us that at heart he's a bitter old man, with highly questionable judgement. After al-Maliki and the White House dumped McCain's Iraq policy, he went off the deep-end into self-disclosing negativity. When Gramm, the Swiss-paid political operative, resigned as economic advisor, McCain appointed Carlie Fiona, who was fired as CEO of Hewlett-Packard for non-performance. She then became a designated hatchet-person! As Obama speaks in Berlin, McCain is having lunch at a German restaurant in Ohio! We can't afford another bumbler in the White House!

Oh Please Matt..Obama is NOT about to have hip surgery but even if he were..so what?? how about you just wish BOTH of them good will with whatever medical issues they may or may not be having and leave it at that??

I hope McCain is ok..

Try again McCaniacs. It's on Fox News' website. It IS news. Should we vote for someone who may get cancer when he is president?

Wow obama goes to the hospital for a bad hip and he gets praise. McCain has something actually medical done and all the Unity party comes out and bashes him. You people are the reason I will not vote for him. even if I did think he was capable of doing the job I wouldn't you little kids are just pathedic.

This is just a reminder that McCain is really going to be a risky candidate .

McCain has has too many hospital and minor surgery events in the last 2 months. His health is deteriorating and his memory is on the decline. Forget that he can't speak plain words without stumbling, but this is too much of an indication that he will be spending more time in hospitals chasing health scares and will be ineffective as a president.

He needs to go home and relax for the rest of his life–well he will anyway when Obama is elected.

I do not want McCain as president and I do not think he is an honorable man , but my prayers are with him. OBAMA 08
Connie from Indiana

I do hope he's okay. But this is another reason why he is not fit enough to be President. We have had 7 years of Cheney's back an forth to the hospital. Do we need this kind of drama with the President? Even one that takes weekends off.

oooohhhh lol i thought it was an actual MOLE! but i get it now.

We are ALL praying that the Mole does not turn out to be cancer. Our prayers are with Senator McCain and his family.

I am less concerned about McCain's mole or bandaged face than his negative campaign tactics, hyperboles and intemperate remarks. He has really surprised so many of us, showing that we didn't really know him well. He is turning out to be simply a politician who would say and do anything to get elected!

It was Joe Lieberman, right?

I think this just underscores the importance of John McCain's age. I wish him the best of luck heath-wise, but the nation needs a more virile president. You never know when his health problems could become more serious, and it is highly likely they will. At this time we need a president focused on improving the health of our nation, not the health of himself.

Sorry to hear this....hope all is well. You have to admit it looks odd that Obama went to the hospital yesterday and now McCain has an issue ?? I am sure that I am wrong....but sort of looks like once again he follows Obama's lead. Hope I didn't insult anyone...but I understand that there was little concern of the seriousness of the skin mole....so question is ..............is either news worthy ????

I wish our opponent a speedy recovery and God's blessings for long life. Get well soon Sen McCain!

Besides, the man is just tooooo old!!! Out with old and in with the new! Peace is Patriotic!! NO MORE WARS!!! Peace is prosperity.

Who Cares!!!Maybe due to Much SURGE!!!!

Once again another attempt to stay in the media. Sen Obama goes for a check up for his hip and now Sen McCain goes to get a mole removed.

This is not news btw.

The bigger question that will be coming out shortly is that removed mole cancerous.

The two candidates need a little time out.

CNN COVER-UP CONTINUES. What a shame, as if we live in the Iron-Curtain.

Hmmm...as much I as hate to see nearly anyone struck with disease or cancer, the "serious" skin cancer that McCain has will not get better as he goes forward in life at the age of 71. With news of Ted Kennedy, and now Bob Novak boughts with brain tumors, this just reminds the American public that McCain is only 3 to 6 years younger than these folks.

Poor guy...can you imagine what 4 years as President would be like? Being president is stressful enough, but geez. I'm starting to really worry about this guy. How will he have the strength and endurance to clean up after Bush's mess. I'm a republican, but let's be brutally honest...

Good luck McCain. But can we really trust the doctors??? I am having feelings they were hiding the diagnosis until after November. The fact remain that McCain's health matter more than the presidency. This man could win the election but have few months to live. The doctors need to act ASAP. Keeping the info from public would really destroy the trust of all physicians. goodluck McCain.

All those years in captivity behind so called enemy lines the target of YES that good old Agent Orange and all the other Rainbow Herbicides, purple, pink and green. So you figure it out!!!

McCain has mole removed……..Three Hours Later…..McCain's mole reappeared……………

Tell me, What is McCain's Mole…..McCain's mole = Flip-Flop

Flip Flop is the most cherished talent of McCain

So how can u separate a man from his talent??

NEVER! McCain is the same old thing, with or without the mole.

McCain, A name synonymous to Flip-Flop

I am John McCain and I approve this message

First Obama's hip now McCain's mole. Is this really news we can use?

mcinsane continues to fall apart each day physically as well as mentally...someone please put him in an old folks home before he looses it completely!

Welcome Home President Obama!!

Obama 2008 & 2012

McCain has mole removed........Three Hours Later.....McCain's mole reappeared...............

Tell me, What is McCain's Mole.....McCain's mole = Flip-Flop

Flip Flop is the most cherished talent of McCain

So how can u separate a man from his talent??

NEVER! McCain is the same old thing, with or without the mole.

McCain, A name synonymous to Flip-Flop

I am John McCain and I approve this message

old man.

UGHHHH!!! how is this news. Nobody wants to know about his moles and bandages. It's hard enough to look at this gargoyle let's not print his moles activity.

I do not care he is a lying man

Now THAT is news!!!

McBush had his head removed? It's been up his butt for so long, how could anyone tell?

OBAMA '08

Eww.

I'm glad to hear that it doesn't sound serious.

Although I will not vote for McCain, I do wish him well and hope this is not some thing serious.

JOHN MC CAIN IS DESPERITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A new McCain ad says Obama "made time to go to the gym, but canceled a visit with wounded troops. Seems the Pentagon wouldn't allow him to bring cameras."

McCain's facts are literally true, but his insinuation – that the visit was canceled because of the press ban or the desire for gym time – is false. In fact, Obama visited wounded troops earlier – without cameras or press – both in the U.S. and Iraq. And his gym workouts are a daily routine.

The Obama campaign canceled the visit with wounded troops at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, Obama says, when he learned that the Pentagon would not allow him to bring along a retired Air Force major general who is serving as a foreign policy adviser to the campaign. Obama says that "triggered then a concern that maybe our visit was going to be p

Good think they weren't doing a CT of his brain.
It would be all shriveled up and barely firing.

This man is too OLD to be POTUS.

Man, this guy might drop anyday.
Can we really him now?

Not to be mean or something but we are talking about the presidency of the US.

Wish him well; even though I will NEVER VOTE FOR McSAME!
But for all you pundits & right wing bigots, this campaign is not about Obama going in to see a doctor for a hip injury; or McSame seeing a doctor for a surgery...it's about the issues and I do believe that McSame views on the economy & foreign policies is old, antiquated and back-ward looking!

McSame screaming surge, surge, surge doesnt cut it!...it's about a broader spectrum of issues that americans are dealing with at this time, this age and he is NOT articulating his point of view to meet those challenges...does his age count, yes, and it's very telling...AND McSAME IS NOT THE RIGHT MAN AT THIS TIME, FOR THE PRESIDENCY...not after George Dubya have run our economy aground in the tone of $250 BILLION DOLLARS DEFICIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For McSame to say that we have seen "a significant economic progress" during George Dubya White House, just shows that his judgement due to age is = brain paralysis!!!!!!!

McCain's got one effed up head, both inside and out.

I will not vote for the man, but it must be scary to wait for test results after four cancer diagnoses. Hope everything comes out a-OK.

MC ALZHEIMER IS PAYING THE PRICE OF RUNNING A DIRTY CAMPAIGN.

McCain's body sure isn't going to hold up under the stresses of the presidency. Especially at this rate...

A little lie to cover a much bigger lie. Right out of Hitler's play book. Every observer can tell that McCain is mentally ill. So who is the McCain Campaign trying to fool with this mole story? Give me a break. Maybe McCain is the mole, the Manchurian Candidate.

Times like this require putting politics aside. I wish him the best and hope it’s nothing.

I CERTAINLY PRAY FOR JOHN McCAIN AND THAT THE MOLE WAS NOT MALIGNANT.

Isn't in nice that Senator McCain is using his health care benefits that uninsured/underinsured Americans are paying for with their tax dollars. When will the ingrates, that serve in elected office (President, Vice President, the Members of Congress), start to reciprocate in kind.

Yes, boys and girls your tax dollars are being used to pay for the heath insurance that the President and Congress have so graciously provided to themselve and to hell with the rest of us.

I am admittedly not a fan of McCain, but this one should be off limits. Anyone with any decency should not try to spin a medical procedure (necessary given his past) for political benefit. Either wish him well or don't say anything at all.

Poor McCain.
Please get out of the race and take care of your health...

Even though I don't like McCain, I won't be be such a terrible person and make comments like the ones I have read regarding Obama's hip. I wish him well. What goes around comes around. Those of you who made such negative comments are heartless and I wouldn't wish any ill will on my worst enemy. I'm sure Obama will not miss your vote. This is news!

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Well this can't be good for the Mccain image. He's old. It shows.

Obama is young. inexperienced. arrogant. It shows.

<- Not voting this time. What a waste. Both will be bad for the country. Mccain might not make it through his term. Obama will change his position 20 times. Almost every idea he has had has completely changed as soon as the general started. Give me a break ... new kind of politician ... change ... Obama certainly understand change ... changes his mind every other day on issues.

I believe that these tumours should be of concern to voting Americans.

GEEZ, SLOW NEWS DAY????

I think John Mccain has cancer.

Who Cares!!! Maybe too Much SURGE!!!!!

Hope it's ok and that he won't have to undergo further chemo or treatment – Malignant Melanoma is an incredibly serious diagnosis. It is the most invasive and deadly of all skin cancers. To have had 4 removed already should be a HUGE signal to all Americans. Please read up on this deadly disease and have your skin checked regularly by a trained physician.

I hope McCain is cancer free wouldn't want a president on chemo. That would really suck

Toooooo many Health Issues, McCain. Take a seat, and allow President Obama the opportunity to clean up the mess that Bush & Cheney has created. With all the FREE TRADE that was generated from the U.S. going into Iraq, it will take an Obama Administration and World Support to get America back on track. Bush & Cheney Sold Out the American People...ENOUGH!

Where has common-sense gone? Someone who has had four brushes with very deadly melanoma skin cancer should not be considered by voters for the job of the Presidency. This is a job that, if done right, would extreme stress on the strongest body. McCain does not have the health and the youth for this taxing job.

I'MORRY THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO JOHN Mccain ..........I WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR HIM ,BUT DO NOT WISH HIM ANY HARM. THIS MAY BE A GOOD REASON TO THINK LONG AND HARD BEFORE ANYONE VOTES FOR HIM.

Hang in there Senator McCain. My parents are both still alive and they about your age.

This is going to be a problem for McCain as it raises doubt if he can be viable in the White House. People are going to wonder if they're voting for him or his running mate.

I am a Obama supporter and people don't stoop low on this article, someones health is no joking matter.

Thank You

Here come the Bots spewing age-related hatred...

Why not remove McBush, and let the mole stay?

He's falling apart at the seams.

May God take care of you Mr McCain!!

Wait!! They completely removed McCain from the face of the planet?? ohh... nvm.. they removed a mole from McCain... got confused.. it happens at my old age.

Did they find his brain inside of it?

Let me guess he's going for the young and hip look!

well hope we are being told the true, all the true, nothing but the true.

I really wish you would have been elected in 2000, Mr. McCain. I pray that you remain cancer free and continue to do your best as a senator from Arizona.

Obama '08

I think in the coming days we will see that john mccain is physically and mentally not fit to run this country. We already see from his campaign that he certainly doesn't possess the judgement or fortitude to run it. By november it should be painfully obvious to even the die hard republicans that he would be a horrible choice.

I wish him well, I like him as a person but not as a president.

McCain is worse than GW. As bad as GW is, he doesn't talk in a condescending way, as McCain does.

His new mantra is Obama doesn't understand. Well McCain doesn't understand that most Americans don't think he would be a good presdent. He has never had more than 45% of the national vote. This is not the man for us, someone who was a D student all through college.

O/08

Good, melanoma is nothing to joke about. That being said, he should have Karl Rove removed next.

Was it maglignant? I guess we will never know.

WOW. Nice visual.

As a supporter of Senator Obama,
I pray that there is no residual effect to his health.

Now, with that said,
I would like to point out that with his healthcare plans that he's advocating, especially if it were down the road towards more individual health plans, his policy would either non-renew, or would significantly increase. 4 check-ups per year, that's a lot for a relatively healthy person, even a senior.

My father is in his 70's and he doesn't go that often.

So, as we look at the competing healthcare plans, remeber the thought of him being able to go to the doc 4 times a year for a checkup. The plan he wants to offer us will likely be cost-prohibitive if we were to go more than once for an annual checkup.

Senator Obama, on the other hand, wants us to have the opportunity to have the plans that Senator McCain and all of the other people in Congress enjoy.

Again, best wishes on the health for Senator McCain.

Let's (Ba) Rock the vote with Obama.

I will never vote for McSame!!!! but i don't wish him ill, i hope he will be Ok.
And it's saddening that the GOP had to put this man through the wear and tear of a stressful presidential campaign, were they so desperate that they couln't find a more physically and mentally fit candidate.
Dems unite!!!

Interesting!

No wait, the other one.

Boring!

Mccain should take proper care of himself he looks so frail. I pray God gives him the strength he needs, to go on for a long long time.

The way they keep removing things from Gramps McCain, there may be nothing left by Election Day.......

I obviously don't want McCain to win, but I wish him well healthwise. He's been through a lot.

Obama '08

Old and useless

mole? from what? it is not from being in the sun. he is dead man walking!

Get well soon McCain. Now let the rude and crude left commence with their jokes in 5.4.3.2.and 1...... Action....

All Americans of good will wish Senator McCain the best.

Really people aside from his antiquated policies do you people really want to deal with paying for his health care for 4 years?

I really don't want to laugh.....

Ew...

And he knew that information when his medical records came out. He hid that information as he will hide Iraqi/ Afghanistan and Iranian war information from the American people.

John is a 3rd term of GW, and he will never be my president.

George Bush has just been called the most fiscally irresponsible presient in history.

Obama 08

Funny.

Uhhhbama is about to need hip surgery, and McCain just needs a mole removed.

McCain is in better shape than Ummmbama!

Glad to see that he is taking full advantage of his health plan. It would be great to see him offer a more comprehensive health plan like Barack to insure that everyone could have access to the same type of health coverage.

hudlin McCain needs adequate rest.

Ok, now i'm starting to worry

Senator, I wish you well and hope everything is fine with you. I am a HUGE democrat and will be voting for our next President, Mr. Obama.

I can keep things separate, again hope all is well with you and your family.

Politics ain't beanbag, but it's not about wishing ill health on your opponents, either. Let's hope this scare is not another melanoma.

Maybe too Much SURGE!!!

Come on...I wish him the best in health, but who wants to deal with these types of concerns for the next eight years? America better get this one right.

President Bush inherited a budget surplus of $128 billion when he took office in 2001 but has since posted a budget deficit every year.

The Bush administration has spent heavily on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and faces a large budget shortfall in tax revenue because of Bush's tax cuts and a souring economy.

Thank you John McCain for continuing Bush Tax Cuts

Not only is McSame mentally unfit to be President of the United States, he is also physically unfit. The prattling old fool travels the co0untry spewing his nonsense ab out winning the war in Iraq, the success of the "surge", etc., while suicide bombers kill hundreds of Iraqis in a single day this week. McSame would probably be more dangerous than Bush/Cheney as POTUS.

old old OLD

Don't want him as my president, but I hope he's ok, just the same. I'm not crazy about his politics, but I believe he's served this country as well as anybody; better than most.

Obama in '08!!

At least he didn't hit his head on the car door this time. Seriously though, I'm glad he's ok.

Good for McCain.....but what about the cancer on the economy?

John McCain should be retiring and not running for the most stressful job in the world. He doesn't work weekends, how will that play out if he becomes president? He missed a golden opportunity to get the media attention he's been complaining about at the Unity conference because it was held on the weekend. So, let me get this straight, he wants the presidency to be a 9-5 job on weekdays? Oh. I see.

I may not like his policies but I hope and pray this mole is not invasive

we know he's old... Geeesh give the man some credit for being able to campaign every day (aside from weekends ofcourse).

-V

Is there anything CNN won't say or do to undermine McCain's candidacy while having their lips planted on Obama's buttocks?

CNN, you are pathetic with all these non-sense news about the candidate's personal medical hx. Obama's hip pain, now McCain's mole removal!!!

C'mon CNN, get a life.