This should've happened a long time ago.

I'm not usually pro union, but thank you AFL-CIO for stepping up to help fight these rumors that Rush and his cronies keep pushing. The republicans have stooped to a new low this year with the smear compaign they are running.

Ill try Again Who's seen the birth certificate?

You gotta' fight fire with fire. Get down in the trenches and SMEAR.

Remember:
-McCreepy applied for a marriage license to 'Ol Creepyeyes while still married to his ex.
-McCreepy never loved this country until AFTER he was POW.
-McCreepy wants to play "Army" with your sons and daughters lives.

Most of these people that believe these rumors are racists, and will never vote for Obama anyway. The campaign knows that, and the media refuses to acknowledge the racism factor in regards to why the polls are so close even after 8 yrs of Republican disaster in the White House.

Good to see that smart educated people are doing things like this to get the truth out!!

Obama '08

Please, AFL-CIO, tell me if Obamessiah can still walk on water or turn it into wine!

Its hard to have a fair campaign when the conservaive media calls McCain a war hero with no flaws and Obama a muslim extremist and such. It doesnt seem fair in my eyes.

Sad that this is necessary but glad that they are doing it.

Once again unions spend their members money for what the upper management wants and does not represent the views of the rank and file members

I dont know. My mother always said, "where there's smoke, there's fire." So while I don't believe everything I hear, it makes me wonder where the truth is.

Live better work union!

I don't know. I mean, everything official that I've seen seems to suggest that Obama isn't a secret muslim and that he was born in the United States. But then again, I did get this poorly written e-mail saying that he was…

Great for the Unions….. People need to know the truth as the "truth will make you free" free of bias and free to make the right decision to choose Obama in 08 and 12!

ok here we go again you know its sad when a person has to defend
himself over and over again because people rather entertain rumors
than to admit that it is a new day in our american history that allow other races to have input in our country. its almost like certain nationalities are fitting to do certain jobs and when you dont stick
with the norm like basket ball players foot ball players waitress and
waiters may be a few doctors here and there and other professions
but not the president of the united states come on people wake up its
a new day and may be just may be other people have new ideas
and ideologies that might work. with what we just experience how
could it be any worst and you know now that some of the things bush
did were not rumors but fact that he and his administration decieved
the american people oh gosh but he's white right?

Do what you know is right, AFL-CIO; show those who believe anything they see from the Repugnicans how easily led they are by McCain to a lie and show Obama for the true American we know he is. Obama WILL be the next President without a doubt.

It is time the Republican party learns that the American people are not falling for the KARL ROVE SWIFT BOAT lies any longer and will do whatever it takes to fight the lies. If it takes every Union in the United States to get out the word that Mr. Obama is an upstanding GREAT American human being then so be it. It makes me proud to be a Union member… It will make me even prouder when Mr. Obama if finally sworn in as President of this United States…

Ok How many times does he have to say hes not a Muslim for people to get it people there called rumors for a reason!!!! What voters want to see is the Republicans run their campaign and not attack attack attack like a dog gone mad. Where do you stand on the ISSUES please stop whinning and make this a race I can take 99 more days of it!!!!!

Um Obama does think you dont need to place your hand over your heart during the national anthem or pledge as seen in photos. The rules regarding when to place ones hand over there heart are clear and Obama is wrong on the issue. He on several occasions is clueless on amaerican protocol.

Very good. Ga needs all the flyers you can send……..some of this state is still pre-1960's……………

You couldn't expect the neo-cons to do anything BUT spread vicious lies. They have no accoplishments to run on anyway. There ahould be a registry for neo-cons just as we have them for other undesirables, like pedophiles!!

Good, I am glad that someone will be addressing these rumors. Its scary how much misinformation and outright LIES are out there against Sen. Obama.

Reminds me of all the lies, rumors, hate and fear that Dr. King had surrounding him! I remember people saying he was a communist……….. now they say Sen. Obama is a Muslim! Whatever the hate-and-fear-mongers of AM Radio say seems to be believed by gullible, ignorant people!

Obama will make a good President !!!! Obama is a honest Man Obama are next President

What else is new. The Unions have never supported a Republican
even though the Democrats gave them the shaft in enacting NAFTA.
A lot of good it will do them on this one too.
These are not rumors, they are facts. Deal with it Socialist Democrats.

Well I guess the campagin election of underminded games has begun I just hope people have the sense to throw this garbage away along with the peopel behind it. This is an outrage I wonder if Mcshame has anything to do with this swiftboat negative ads that conitunes to spread false rumors and lies about Senator Obama .

We need change a real leader in the White House.

Obama for President

I hope there aren't a lot of Union members who will choose to believe the lies even when they are confronted with the truth. There's too much at stake.

Poor baby. Whaaaaaaaa….

GOOD. Sad we need to take time to stop the false rumors by those who can't or won't tell the truth and unfortunately some will believe those lies because they will not think for themselves. The republicans will say and do anything to fear people into not voting for TRUE CHANGE. Citizens of this great land vote democrate all the way (i.e. president , senate, house members) so we can get this country back.

it begins….

Labor unions working for the right cause. Yes we can

Obama does not fit in my definition of christian, unless he believe in this verse:

Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

If he believe all path can lead to God, then he is not a christian.

Also, a person is not a Christian if they don't believe Jesus is the Lord and Savior.

Claiming that Obama is not a christian as a rumor is not correct. It's a opinion depending on what their definition of a Christian. This goes with everything else.

This just in to the CNN news centers here in Atlanta… "Unions back socialist democrats." Pictures at 11.

Obama needs to ask Hillary to be on the ticket if he wants my vote!

Thank you AFL-CIO. It is about time taht supporters address the lies and rumors.
YES WE CAN!

That's huge for his campaign.

We need to know the real Obama and what he stands for not the made up media image.

I'm from battleground Pennsylvania, please don't bother, I'll just file it under G for Garbage.

The AFL-CIO is putting out this mailer that marginalizes Muslims - how telling that the next potential president's rabble is making it clear that being a Muslim and loving the Koran is a bad thing. I don't think this is going to help much with the Muslim vote, but who cares, according to the AFL-CIO, Muslims are to be swept under the rug until after the election. Obama needs to make his opposition to this hateful racist screed known very well and very loud and very immediately. He won't however, as he cannot be seen as Muslim or he will never win the Presidency. The racism that dominated his own campaign's methods will not be forgotten, win or lose.

Who cares about the AFL-CIO? They want Obama elected so they can keep their union jobs where they get away with doing the least amount of work for the most pay and then pay zero for their healthcare. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the upcoming Verizon negotiations. Hopefully Verizon will stand their ground!!!!

It is truly sad that the American electorate is still illiterate when it comes to politics. How can an American not take the time to find out about the candidates running and not allow a commercial to decide their vote.

It makes me mad and sad to see how we call ourselves patriotic and refuse to educate ourselves about the presidential candidates. This is sheer laziness……………….

America, get off of your a- - es and educate yourself politically and stop taking what the Republicans are spoon feeding you.

If you don't educate yourself, you deserve to remain in poverty and be afraid that a black man will lead this country honorably. Move your thinking into the 21st century, you and your family deserve the move!

OH POOR OBAMA. LET'S JUST GIVE HIM THE ELECTION HE DOES NOT DESERVE. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. I AM A UNION PERSON BUT DO NOT SUPPORT OBAMA. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME ON YOU FOR TREATING HIM LIKE HE IS GOD. HE IS NO DIFFERENT THEN THE AVERAGE PERSON.

IS IT TRUE THAT McCAIN IS NOT QUALFIED TO BE PRESIDENT BECAUSE HE WAS NOT BORN IN THE UNITED STATES????????

That is the only way they can campaign. They trust their ignorant supported will always believe there lies… while they make themselves rich and cronnies. Remember folks Bush was the GOD and Kerry the Devil.

They are at it again… Folk look and see the truth… Republicans are liars. Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies and more lies. They can not state what they want to do for American

Republicans are War, Fear and Hate mongers. That is what what you guys are otherwise state what McCain is going to do than look for the next War

Good on them.
The only problem is, many of the same people that want to believe the lies about Obama also despise unions.
Not sure their message will convince the intended target audience.

We're taking our country back!

For all those who absolutely despise Obama, if he is elected I challenge you to LEAVE the USA forEVER. We don't need your kind here. It's ok to prefer McCain and vote for him, but if you won't accept whom a majority of America puts in the White House, then you should vacate this nation based on your principals. PUMA should be the first to go, I will even pay for the ONE WAY flight of the first documented PUMA punk that decides to leave.

Obama '08

who cares.

Seems that the money would be better spent protecting the jobs of their membership or on job retraining programs rather then on a politicians empty promises of returning manufacturing jobs that are never going to come back. Union members should be up in arms about this misuse of thier dues.

The real campaign starts when the Democrats put forth someone with EXPERIENCE. Obama talks the talk but does America want to RISK him not talking the talk? He can have all the photo ops necessary with those with knowledge and he won't convince me he knows enough when to take or not take advice. McCain's been there and done so much of the good 'that' ..if you peel away all the rhetoric promoted by organizations like the AFL-CIO and CNN, ask yourself one question - when was it last we had a candidate for President with over 20 yrs of the RIGHT type of experience?

McCain doesn't just talk the talk, he's invented talking the walk. Age is a mindset. I wanted Hillary because of her EXPERIENCE and if Obama picks another INEXPERIENCED person as his running mate, it's NO WAY OBAMA-KAINE and say hello to McCain-Romney!

The fact that they actually have to send out stuff like that lets you know how dumb people in this country can be my god

The alternative is John McCain. If the American people are sick of what is going on in their country, if they ever expect it to change, if they believe they are still the greatest country in the world, there is only ONE choice, Barack Obama. I am a Canadian, and he had me at hello.

People really believe that stuff? It's like all you have to do is SAY you are a Christian, wear flag pins, and suddenly you are better than everyone else. I just don't get it.

Some people will still not believe it, so save that "Union money" and use it for something more meaniful!………………….. or to save people's homes……………………..

It is time for the working men and women to support
Barack Obama. The republican party has sold us
done the river.

Great idea…Since there are so many people who have misconceptions about Senator Obama.

The right wing nuts who help perpetuate the lies will undoubtedly respond with a counter initiative in those battle ground states. If any one thought for one minute that this was going to be a civil and respectable campaign only has to look at John McCain’s latest ad.

It’s going to get nasty folks - hold on to your seat belts and pray that Obama does not get pulled into the gutter with John and the neocons as that will only play into their hands.

Oh, what a country!

I want to know who these people are that believe these fictitious rumors. Are they really that dumb to believe an e-mail or maybe a friend of theirs? If so, don't vote because you don't deserve that right.

McCain claims that he is a 'mavrick', but in every way he is showing that he will embrace typical negative/Karl Rove tactics to win at all costs. And to what end? Just so that we can continue an endless occupation in Iraq? He tells us he knows nothing about the economy. Aren't we tired of more of the same McCain. Turn the page.

I honestly wonder, just how the wounded veterans will vote?

Isn't it funny how there aren't any horrible rumors about McSame??? That's cuz Barrack don't play that way. Only the Democrats get avalanched with these rumors! Can't people see how these Republicans work?? They take the focus off how bad they always run the country by scaring the public from voting Democrat by spreading false rumors about them. I'm sick of Republican tactics!

So, how are they paying for this lovely endeavor? They aren't using Union Dues, are they? If so, shouldn't this practice be illegal?

I mean, in order to work in some states (the nearly-dead, practically-empty Rust Belt states to be specific), you are often required to join a union. In order to join the union, you have to contribute periodic dues to said union. The union in turn, takes these "free" dues and contributes them to a candidate of the union bosses' choosing, regardless of how the individual union members feel about said candidate… many of whom would never donate to, nor support, said candidate.

This practice has the effect of requiring workers to endorse and financially support a political candidate, simply in order to keep their jobs with the union. I believe there is a term for this practice and it's called extortion.

If this practice is not illegal, it should be. Adams and Jefferson would be rolling in their graves.

As a Hillary Supporter, I don't think Obama and his supporters get it. If people don't know Obama by now, they don't want to. It's that simple. I am now supporting McCain.

gerry July 29th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

And now the real campaign starts.

Let's see if people can learn to become more objective and NOT follow faux news like sheep.

Both candidates have strong and weak points, but some of the media heads have been influencing the public way too much.

Good for them. There are STILL idiots on here that call Obama a muslim. Most of them cannot spell, however it's still annoying.

Yes with the McCain whine about how much more "coverage" Obama gets he doesn't notice that the coverage is overwhelmingly negative and usually either trivial stuff blown up out of proportion by the constant media attention or often downright lies.
If McCain ever got his wish and the media started reporting the same way for his follies, "friends", corruption and constant missteps and flip/flops the campaigns wouldn't even be close.
As it is every time a story shows McCain for what he is you see it once or twice (usually not in many placces) then the only people that repeat it are the bloggers.

I bet the Union doesn't mention that he changes position almost weekly now - depending on who he is speaking to, that his version of Change is simply to change his mind then deny it.
Obama is an empty suit and most Americans are starting to realize it. He has three times the money of McCain, 5 times the press coverage, in a year when Republicans should be hiding in caves and a cadaver could win against them and Obama cannot put this away.
Why? becasue America is quickly realizing there is no substance behind this guy - he is all talk and ego. We do not need or want that as Commander in Chief. We all believe change is good but lets have the right kind of change - not Obama's version - no real change there - just more pokitics as we know it.

It is sad this needs to be done - but I'm glad these unions are addressing the lies that republicans have made up in their little heads.

Boy that $1.50 US Flag lapel pin from the 7-11 saved Osama in the one picture. What is the campaign going to do with the other problems, impose a Bible under Obama hand and over his heart? He is no more American than a mexican crossing the border illegally.

He dispeals his hidden lies by answering the rumors, this makes him look like he is honest and telling the truth to most people, but not the ones WHO SEE RIGHT THROUGH HIM………………..

All the so called rumors about Obama are true! Don't be fooled by the AFL-CIO heads. They have an agenda. Vote McCain!

In my definitition of christian, Obama is not one. Unless he believe in this verse:

Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

I don't care about Obama being muslim, I'll vote for him anyway!

You mean he is not a Muslim and sympathtic to terrorist! but his name is Barack Hussein Obama.. he has to be a terrorist..

It amazes me how ignorant and close minded the people in this country are. I guess we have the Repubs to thank for that.

Saw a great billboard the other day that said "Dont you want to keep America safe?" over a picture of the World Trade Center burning. And of course it said "Vote Republican"

He wouldn't have to defend himself if he didn't make so many mistakes… it's sad that this could be the future of the US.

Real campaigns are for really experienced individuals. Senator Obama can talk the talk but does America want to RISK him not walking the walk? Last time we did that with someone inexperienced was 8 yrs ago.

How about proving to us that Obama was a U.S. citizen at the time he made his 1981 trip to Pakistan and when he lived in Indonesia?

He has been a dual citizen of another country and therefore his loyalties and allegiance are in question.

He should not even be considered for POTUS

you can say what you want about Obama, but he is running a very good campaign.

It is just shameful that money has to be spent to combat such lies. Half of the people sitting in church every time the door opens are not christians. If they were, on no uncertain terms would this be an issue.

Obama being a christian will not save America, the question to any one who wants to know is: "Are you a Christian?"

On Judgement day, we will not be asked anything about Obama or any other candidate. Everyone will have to answer for themselves. In the mean time, the best candidate for president of the US is Barack Obama. All those looking for a perfect man, seek Christ.

Obama and his choice for VP 08!!!

What does Barack do during the playing of the NATIONAL ANTHEM?

He stands there like a doofus with his hands folded in front. There is a clip showing this.

And where is his ORIGINAL birth certificate? Why doesn't he just produce it? What is he hiding?

Of course the Republicans are going to continue to lie about Obama, they have no other choice but to LIE. They have done it over the last 7 years and still tell us LIES. Just like McShame is blaming Obama for high gas prices but at the same time speaks out of the other side of his mouth that the energy crisis should have been addressed 30 years ago. So that would have made Obama what 17 yo? Grandpa find your rocker and get the much needed rest.

wait till you see the whites of their eyes…wait …wait….fire!

It's about time the smears and whispers manufactured by the right were confronted head on.

If people want to nothing but smear Obama, they will be left with the biggest 'smear' of all: John McSame; who changes his position on EVERYTHING daily.

HUUURRRAAYYYYY!!! Us supporters need all the help we can get!!

Your a very smart man, Senator Obama. Most American's see that you are the most qualified, and best prepared to take Us/American's into a new and better direction.

AMERICAN'S FOR OBAMA

Thank God there is some intelligence left in america. The ads that McCain and his cohorts are running are just lies and smear tactics. They are as offensive as the Swift Boaters. By the way, why didn't the MSM, including CNN catch the Ad McCain is running with his picture and President McCain running down the side. Talk about taking a victory and arrogance, thisis McCain and his slimy cohorts!

Good. Let's have a campaign about ideas and not revisit the lying, swift-boating, deceitful campaigns of the past that elected the likes of George Bush. Malicious rumor-slinging demeans all candidates, insults voters, and poisons the process. The tactics of Karl Rove and Lee Atwater belong in history's Hall of Shame along with lynching and internment camps.

I don't care if he's a Muslim, I'm just worried that he's going to spread his Aids around D.C.

Yep lets see how many union members in PA,OH,MI etc will vote for good old anti union McCain…I don't think there is one union org supporting him….maybe one the oilmen union in Texas.

Obama 08

What a waste of tax payers money…! A former Democrat, not voting for Barack Hussein Obama….!

ps What if the PUMA's are able to get Hillary Clinton back in the contest.All of that advertising for Obama will be in vain.

And all that stuff guarantees what?

Talk about in bed with a lobbyist. The AFL-CIO is probably the worst you can have on your side and we all know they are coupled with the Israel Lobby.

Tsk tsk, how much is NOBAMA paying them? What an empty-suited loser!

No more smear attack McCain , let the campaign begin.

There still people who just won't get out of false romour, dip down in their mind they know Obama is not a muslim. He is a christian and he born and raise in America with a White American mother.

if obama were not black none of this would be necessary. what a shame america. at this rate we may yet live up to that name and its ideals in let's say, 50-60 years?

This is a great plan AFL-CIO!

Obama 08!

I don't care.No obama. He is fake.

HIS NAME IS STILL HUSSEIN….

Good news. Has the Birth Certificate been seen by anyone with credentials and has this been verified, Hope so.

This is a good thing. As a supporter of Barack Obama's, I have been fighting to get through to some who are absolutely convinced that all the rumors about him are true. Way to go AFL-CIO..

Go ALF-CIO! Democrats in '08!!!

Why should I believe anything circulated by AFL-CIO?

The TRUTH shall set us FREE!!

Thank you, AFL-CIO!!

Send all the mailers you want, people are bent on believing what they want about Obama.

Amazing that they have to go thru all this just because of the dishonesty of Republicans and the RNC spreading the rumours and dis-information. McCain was even a victim of it with Rove's push-polling back in '00, and yet his people are doing it to Obama. The sliminess of the Republican Party and their operatives cannot be measured… sacrificing honesty and integrity all in the name of PARTY before COUNTRY!! If that isn't un-patriotic, I don't know what is!

Ann Coulter would call it 'treasonous' if it was the Dems who were doing it…

At Last ! Put all these false Far Right rumors where they belong thats with the far right where the sun don't shine .

Hopefully other major supporters will join in and help beat back the McCain Smear Machine who seem very dedicated to muddy the weaters with half truths and innuendo.

The DNC had to Audacity to send me an email from Michelle Obama begging for money!

I don't like her or her husband.

maybe the union can help him win in germany?? here in the US we only vote for americans

It's not the union members these need to be going to, it's the republican swift boaters that forward the vile, racist, hate filled e-mails all over the place. I hope this country isn't stupid enough to fall for it a third time!

Im tired of Republicans just bashing Obama instead of pushing their policies. Now McCain would support a 16 month withdrawal "IF". Oh and he now changes his mind on not increasing taxes at all, oh and he's flip floppin on affirm. action. Yet he puts out all of these bogus ads.

I'm tired of Republicans, they're scums and trying to con the Americans who dont have access to all the news and hoping they'll believe them out of fear.

Very cool and quickly informative.

I thought Obama was against Special Interest groups and their infleunces in the campaign.

I wonder how much this is costing him?

It is so sad and pathetic that efforts have to be made to dispell suche out and out lies about Obama - who & how did these rumors even start in the first place?
So much for campainging on the issues - did this all start with the Hillary Clinton campaign against Obama.

I noticed their mailing doesn't try to say Obama is not a socialist. Oh, that's right, THEY CAN'T!

Let's see, at least half of these mails will be in the trash bin without opening! No joking!

What are they going to do to dispell the fact that he has no experince,he's got to spend the first four years making his strongest affiliates happy in order to get re-elected, and what are they going to do to erase twenty year affiliations and friendships with the likes of the Rev Jeremiah Wright, Bill Ayers,and Father Pfleger? How are they going to handle that?? They better get behind McCain,if they want a future!

I'm all for what they're doing but to a lot of "white" folks, it still won't matter because they will still vote based on color anyway.

Is it true that he rides a unicorn that has a rainbow coming out of its butt?

As a retired dem. union member, my comment is keep in mind that Obama is no Colin Powel. I would say that 90 percent of us veterans will be backing Mcain- he knows what the sting of battle is all about. Yes Obama is very smart but not ready to run this nation. I was very disapointed that Biden was not picked to be the Demo. candidate.

The greatest car salesman ever Obama.This guy will not be our president he will not have town hall meetings.Just listen to him answer unscripted questions.He stutters like a teenage boy.I want to go to one of his big events and turn the teleprompter off.

I think it is sad that Obama has to come out with having to explain himself for being an AMERICAN. You sick conservatives..I should say the ones that are closed minded. It is truely sad.

On the way to victory.

YESSSS! no more jibber-jabber. Now we will start to see the landslide affect

Beware of swiftboaters of a different name. Rumors shall fly and the ultra right shall lie through their teeth once again.

If we'd get past all this nonsense on both candidates, we'd have a lot better chance to discuss issues and solutions. For the record, both candidates were born in U.S. territory. McCain in the Canal Zone and Obama in Hawaii. McCain's now Baptist and Obama, despite the vitriol, is a Christian. Some organization should do the same for McCain and the groundless charges of senility and so much more. Sometimes I think we are a nation of idiots.

SCREW OBAMA ONE VOTE AT A TIME!

Only the dumb and misinformed still believe the rumors. The type who don't pay attention to the election until 2 days before it is time to vote.

Good call by the AFL-CIO. McCain's camp best be mindful of the sort of dirty campaign ads running on his behalf. McCain's record may just come back to haunt him.

This whole election is becoming one big joke.
The money that is being spent to get votes is truly bordering on obscenity.
It appears that elections in America are for sale.
Let the candidates present their stand on issues and debate them.
I am sure that Americans are of sound mind to make their own choices.
Endorsements , be they from politicians or celebrities , are vaccuous statements and organizations who try to sway the voter , usually have their own agenda.
Politicians should be reminded that they are public servants , that means, ' to serve the public and not themselves '.

Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh will upset now with their lies with faux news.

What record? I am not aware that he has a record on anything, except arrogance.

All we ask is for the truth to come out. No more lies and distortions by the right wing radicals.

About time, Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity will be upset.

YES WE CAN, YES WE CAN,
NOT THIS TIME
THE TIME IS OURS

Another effort from the Socialist Unions to sell their candidate to the
American electorate. Who are you going to believe, Obama's own
book or the propaganda from the AFL-CIO. The history is there all you have to do is be willing to face the truth. Born a Muslim, Raised a Muslim will always be a Muslim.

Good Idea:)!

I like it!

If he holds his hand over his heart when the national anthem is played, how do you explain the pictures of him doing so (or in the case not doing it)? The other two candidates have their hand on their hearts, but he hold his hands below his waist. I also saw him on Jay Leno explaining why he did not wear the flag pin. It was on national tv stated by him personally. How can you now deny this? It was only after attention was brought to these two things, did he begin.

I, like most Americans wish that these smear campaigns stop so that the real issues that is facing us can be addressed— ECONOMY!!! This is starting to look like the kinda campaign you see in third world countries.

Can't stop them from being optimistic, but the 12% who still think Obama is a muslim, while at the same time attacking him for going to Wright's church, are simply idiots. No campaign can bring light to their dead brain.

What a day we'd be seeing when truth prevails and lies and liars fail.

I have hope!

And now the real campaign starts.

correction to my first post: I said "admiral" but meant to say admirable. sorry.

Isnt that so sweet.

Good, I hope it works but I think people believe what they want to believe no matter how much evidence you have.

it is amazing how much time money and effort has to be spent on dispelling rumors about obama. why cant they just accept that we the people do not agree with his extreme ideals, empty rhetoric, lousy judgement, and nasty arrogance. NO it must be those evil republicans spreading heinous lies about his most perfect highness. give up we wont vote for this bozo.

Obama wasn't sworn into the Senate with a Bible.
Congress members are not sworn in with any religious book.
The religious books only appear in staged photographs AFTER the swearing-in ceremony of all new members.

It's high time something such as this is made public. All day long, I have to respond to emails after having searched snopes.com for validation that the silly rumors are false.

That's good news considering that McCain is an absolute LIAR and will stoop to anything to win! This is the same man ( I use the term loosely) who proudly vowed to run a clean campaign. I'm left wondering just when the old war-monger from AZ is going to start his clean and honest campaign … it hasn't emerged so far. My guess is never, since he is anything but a straight-talker!

Rumors are often impossible to overcome in the Internet age. By now the only people that still believe some of the more outlandish Obama rumors do so only because they want to believe it regardless of the lack of any credible information. I mean really, if being born in America was not a legal requirement to be president the Republicans would have drafted Arnold from the very beginning… and I would vote for him. Thing is, I cant think of a good presidential match to 'governator'.

I think Obama will do just fine in Michigan and Ohio with the help of the Unions. Obama can re invigorate Motown with the green revolution coming down the pike. I don't think they want to vote for someone that says that the jobs aren't coming back.

admiral, impressive, inspiring. i'm reminded once again of the old saying, "if we all do a little we can accomplish a lot.
thanks to the AFL-CIO for dispelling fear. we've lived long enough with that state of mind.

I will make very brief comment since I am not US citizen by only saying this - obama would be fantastic speech writter but if you mute you tv and look his eyes (remember eyes speak all languages in the world) clearly you can't trust him, he is treating american people as dummmies without explaining his radical relationships ………I don't trust obama

I hope to see a rumor that says all lobbysts will be barred from having any access to our Congress members.

The people should have more access to our representatives than lobbysts do.

Thank you AFL-CIO

Too many Republicans these days resort to the usual fears & smears with Rovian-style lies, which caused many of us to leave the Republican Party. Sadly, McCain appears to be taking a similar approach even though he promised a respectful campaign. If this is considered "respectful" so far, one could only imagine a version of disrespectful.
TRUTH matters.

Obama '08

America works best when it says union YES. Teamster for Obama. No brain supports McSame. Bring our jobs home. No Mexican trucks on our roads.
Obama08

A noble effort that will be wasted money on a disturbingly large percentage of voters. Any straw that says don't vote for Obama they will grab on to, despite the fact that the straw is full of holes and cannot hold water.

Most black politicians seeking higher offices plan a strategy that does not include about 20% of their constituents, on average. No votes will ever come their way from that segment no matter how good they are. They target the remaining 80%, instead.

This effort is aimed at that 20%. Are you, the reader, part of that 20%?

I think this is a great ideal. I get these muslim emails weekly. The GOP and swift boat at its best.

I know you won't print this but "Dammit are we as Americans stupid"! Do we not read or listen to the news!
It's a shame that folks have to spend money to kill these rumors. I hate to say it but I think a lot of people are just looking for a reason to not vote for him. Those that still believe he's Muslim (not that anything is wrong with that) or he won't wear a US Flag on his lapel are really hiding their real feeling prejudice!
OK America he's a black man we get it but gosh we had a fool in office for 8 years and look at what it got us.
The rest of the world is watching us! Can we finally go back to being a country others respect!

Very smart idea no MCSURGE he needs to leave us alone he cant even talk with out getting angry he is a retarted.

It's sad that the republicans can play this game and that their are that many stupid Americans who believe McSame and his republican crap.

I Believe he is a Christian in Rev. Wright's hate Church—
Smart move AFL-CIO–
Let's bring that one up again–

So the AFL-CIO is going to have to spend millions trying to counter rumors circulated at a cost of pennies through email spam programs and right-wing zealot volunteer smear campaigns.

Imagine how much money we all could save if folks took their politics seriously and didn't capriciously traffic in smears.

If he places his hand over his heart during the national anthem, then how do you explain the pictures of him doing so (or in the case, "not doing so").

Yay

A message to all those Republican Swift Boaters out there..Your boat is at the bottom of the political ocean..Say hi to Davey Jones..

Please help me to understand why it has not be noted that Sen McCain the war hero the one that LOVES America the POW does not wear a Flag Pin I have never seen him wear one and you don't hear about that in the Media or on the Blog and as far as him putting his hand on his heart for the National Anthem, it was NOT the National Anthem. Please people don't we have more problems in the world than this.

Obama 08

Isn't it Good News…

Obama 08

It is really interesting that now Senator John McCain is changing his views on taxes..

Who Cares—!!
Jesse Ventura is more Qualified to be President—
When will you Dems recogonize — This guy is like a Pin up Doll—
I'm a Republican and McCain is not a whole lot better—
This was the best we could do — Sad !!

People know that stuff isn't true. Racists just use it to justify their actions. While a nice gesture, I don't see it moving the needle significantly.

It is a welcome development. I have been constantly reminded by my elder generation of the dangers of Obama not because of his views but because of the trail of lies and deception being strung out by the same folks who brought you the swift boat debacle.

I'd like to see this election decided by the issues not who has the best propoganda machine.

American better wake up and start doing their homework on the candidates. We as a whole is so LAZYYYYYYYYYYYY. Always wanting someone else to educate us on the candidates. It is a no brainer that Obama is the better candidate.

Sick of folks hiding behind the experience argument. McCain has been in Washington for 30 years plus and what exactly has he done with his SO-CALLED EXPERIENCE??????

So what is your real reasons for not voting for Obama?????

Awsome, I'd donate to these guys if I could! Wait let me see if I can…

It's about time that someone spoke up in defense of the ONLY decent and moral candidate in the Presidential race - Senator Obama.

John McSame as Bush has consistently proven himself to be dishonest, untrustworthy - as low if not lower than the scum who swift-boated McShame himself in 2000.
This man is the most unfit, unworthy, most typically Republican candidate since - well, since Bush himself.

I think this is fantastic. Whether or not you support Sen Obama, make your decisions based on the issues and real facts, not unsubstantiated rumor. The same thought goes toward Sen McCain. He has been targeted by several smear campaigns that are spreading lies and unproven rumors. There are plenty of real issues to debate. Let's all get together and defeat the slime and smear.

Lets see who is still talking about the surge even though the war should've never been waged nor authorized.

Surge, Surge, Surge Surge Surge Surge…………………………………..

It's the economy stupid.

Mcsurge take note.

Wow Obama had to promise the Union something powerful to back him like this.

I know the People need more and better unions again.

I just do not trust Obama not to break the unions.

He is a Socialist with all his programs, and that does ride with unions.

Let the trumpet sounding the start of WAR for delivering America from the Republican smear machines be blown.

wow….SLAM DUNK - IN YOUR FACE - HATERS

Hard to believe there are actually people out there that still believe this stuff, but then again, in our collective wisdom we voted in GWB (twice!), so best not to take chances. Better shoot this garbage down.

Tell the truth . . . Barack HUSSEIN Obama is anti-American!
Those are the facts not lies.

Some people thinks the DEVIL is good also!

The argument/rumor against Mr. Obama that galls me the most is this business about the flag lapel pin (ie, his patriotism.) If this is such a mark of one's patriotism, or lack thereof, why isn't Mr. McCain wearing one? I have searched through countless images online, specific news websites, and websites in general (including Mr. McCain's own!) and have not found one single, solitary picture of him with a flag lapel pin on. Why isn't THAT being held up as a question to his patriotism as it is Mr. Obama?

Part of the downfall of this country UNIONS!!!!! They had their place ,but the thieves took over-and America wonder why our jobs go overseas-LOL!!!! Obama-Unions-LIberal Democrats= TAXES-USA down the drain!!!

Do you think Mitt Romney is getting a face lift in Canada.
He is a jerk.

wow,, this is great,,about time,, somethings is done,,,its time to let people know,,, the truth and kick out the bad ones,,, its also time to un-tap oil storage in this country,, we have enuff oil here to last over 100 years,, its the government that wont let us un-tap them,, and why or who is doin this? give u two guesses and teh first one doesnt count,,lol,,, its time to have more fuel efficient cars here,, in eruope, they have cars that get 80 miles per gallon,, we can start producing these cars and its time to start,,, also lets start being a more self effiecent country and stop dependin on all these other countries to help us out because every favor asks for a favor back, and we have over-extended ourselves here,, obama will try to do thism and it will take time and cooperation from american people,,,, i willin to cooperate,, to an extent but yes,, im willin,,,, my vote still goes to obama,,, these rumors need to stop and we need to move on,,, democrates for 08 and beyond,,,,,,, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this is good and very much needed. because as much as the media likes to view obama as the frontrunner, obama truly is the underdog. he has triple the amount of hurdles to jump through than mccain. it is and will always be harder for obama. right up until election day.

I'm sure that all of these lies and rumors against Obama come straight from the republicans via the white house. McCain said that he would run a clean campaign. All he has done is slander and lie about Sen, Obama from day one. I really hope this dirty campaign comes back to bite him in November.

me thinkest thou doth protest too much.

Someone should tell them that the Obama campaign and support groups are the only ones talking about these rumors. They're only brought up when the are dispelling them.

I believe the rumors are nonsense, as any slightly intelligent person would. But, why do they insist on going to such extremes to prove them false? Usually that means something is going on and just adds fuel to the fire.

Ralph Nader has nothing to dispel, which is one of the many reasons I am supporting his candidacy.

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

Do these rumors actually exist??

I've never heard anybody say these things except his nutjob followers.

I think this is just another campaign ploy to paint Obama as some kind of victim.

Fuel that White Guilt.

If Obama was white, he would be 20 points behind McCain!

I think it is utterly foolish that these ridiculous rumors have be handled in this fashion. In the end, some ignorant people are still going to believe these rumors, because they want to find any "rationalization" to justify their hateful ignorance and refusal to vote for Barack Obama. Still, I am convinced that mailers like this will help change the mind of some people.

AFL-CIO has been doing a great job in their support for Obama and this country.

Another example of positve campaigning versus the McAttack way. I just hope people don't fall for the Rove politics that stuck us with Bush for 8 years.

I was under the impression that Union dues should not be used for political purposes???? Could I be wrong? Is the AFL-CIO's run by such incompetes that they can figure out that a Obama Presidency would put many of their work force on the unemployment line???

When you stick it to big business….you really stick to the man and women working in the trenches…

What a joke unions have become.

Is CNN endorsing Obama as their pick? I don't think that I've gotten a balanced look on political candidates on CNN or any other news provider for that matter. Just an honest observation.

-GoodCitizen

It's great to see that large groups are getting out the message countering McCain's negative attacks. Using a positive approach and not playing into McCain's flawed and underhanded strategy of undermining your opponent with outright lies and homespun information. I thought McCain said he was going to run a respectful campaign. Another example of what we can expect with McCain as president.

My hat off to CNN. Your viewing audience and blog participants have been down this road to many times. Please, we have enough of practical politics alarming the populace with series of hoglobins. Why do you continually keep stirring the pot……?

Come on people, give the RNC a break. They are desperate and will do ANYTHING necessary to win. It must be hard being repuglican, I actually feel sorry for the evil ones.

people are dumb to know his Muslim

Good idea, but most of the people that believe in these rumors would be better reached during a professional wrestling match or NASCAR race. Reading probably isn't their thing, just like facts and good judgment aren't McBush's thing.