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GO OBAMA GO. SEND MCCAIN BACK TO THE DESERT. LETS GET SOME REAL LEADERSHIP. NOT THE HIGH SCHOOL HEAD BOY PROMISE OF CANDY FOR EVERY ONE FROM MCSAME.

I would like to remind Senator McCain that victory in Iraq has already been achieved. May 1, 2003, on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln, under a banner saying "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED," President Bush announced that combat operations in Iraq have ended. Bush said; "Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.

EVERYTHING ABOUT MCCAIN IS WEAK.

This coming from a man who doesn't work weekends.

LMAO!!!! GOD help us all should McCain get elected. What a joke. We will reap what we sow for our kids and their kids. Pay attention people and THINK about the future. This stuff is about more that our immediate stupid needs.

By the way, oil analysts are positive about Obama's policy that he laid out today. They believe that a tapping of the Strategic Reserve could drop oil to $80/ barrel and could knock 60 cents/gallon off the price of gas.

So, who is thinking and who is reacting?
After eight years of a President who reacted but did not think, isn't it time for a change?

ELECT SENILE McCain just as you did your lame duck

They're trying real hard to get rid of Dole in NC – hope it works. She ran Red Cross in the ground just like Carley Fiorini ran HP in the ground. GO NC!!!!!!!!

To: peakarach, des moines IA

What is it you're hoping to achieve by writing the same thing, Senator Barack Obama's middle name, as if someone is supposed to, what, become fearful of his middle name? Or, think about that OLD, TIRED LIE that's been circulating on the internet about him being a muslim? Didn't you see your Clown-in-Chief's web/tv ad? Remember, he is now trying to use Moses IN HIS ATTACK AD AGAINST SENATOR OBAMA. JUST SO YOU KNOW, MOSES, who was "chosen" by God to help the Israelites cross over into the promised land, who is also all through the Torah, which is used by the Jewish version of the bible, WOULD NOW MAKE IT TOTALLY STUPID not to mention inconsitent FOR YOU TO TRY TO INSTILL THE "Senator Obama is a muslim FEAR CRAP" across this and other blogs. Or, I like the other alternative, you and McCain and the rest of the folks that want to try to continue with that lie are COMPLETE IDIOTS BECAUSE McCAIN'S MOSES AD SAYS DIFFERENT. In short, Moses was NOT A MUSLIM IDIOT! Or, didn't those children who are now running McCain's campaign Karl Rove style, think of that!

And take McMormon with you – he's a snake.

I call on Obama to call on congress to start impeachment processes now JUST IN CASE the Mcwarmonger gets bought in for the repukes.

That one black guy on the far left looks like the same guy that was protesting Obama

You are right McCain, call upon Pelosi and her gang of do nothings, since they won the majority, to get back to work and do the people's business.

Enlightened Voter: (you seem anything BUT enlightened)

Pelosi and Reid have TRIED to have votes on MANY things. THE REPUBLICONS have BLOCKED "ANY" legislation until they get their way on drilling. THEY EVEN BLOCKED VOTING ON A BILL FUNDING THE TROOPS!!! "anything" to push the agenda of their big oil masters.

so please place the blame squarely where it belongs... WITH THE REPUBLI"CONS"...

AGAIN... there are only two kinds of republicans.... millionaires ... and suckers.

Sorry Senator McCain, but the Democrats already paid for their ticvets at Disney and will not be able to make it!

Besides, they were voted by ignorant people who rather have people take vacation than help the nation!

NoBama 08

TO: A Nightingale Stinks in Berkley Square...

As you and others attempt to pin the status of the country on the Democratic led Congress that has held sway for 1.5 of the last 8 miserable years, you fail (or puposely NEGLECT) to mention that

THE REPUBLICANS HELD POWER IN EVERY BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 6 OF THE LAST 7.5 YEARS...

"AND" that the RepubliCONs have SET A RECORD THIS TERM WITH THE NUMBER OF FILIBUSTERS !!!!! "OBSTRUCTIONST" is not a POLITICAL PARTY, NOR PHILOSOPHY.... THE REPUBLI"CONS" HAVE ADOPTED BOTH!

This man is 71 years old and acts like the kids at the daycare. He should tell us about himself. I can form my own oppinion of Senator Oboma.

Mike in MN.
We must elect McCain in 08 and get rid of Pelosie an Reid and restore Congress to a Republican majority.

REALLY???? REALLY, DUDE... HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTIOPN??? THE REPUBLICANS HAD CONTROL OF EVERY ASPECT OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 6 OF THE LAST 8 YEARS...

HOW'S 'THAT' WORKIN OUT FOR YA??

RealityKing...

your posts are obviously not Reality-BASED....

The only energy plan Repubs and McWhine could come out with is Whine here, whine there and whine now

peakarach,des moines,IA

your post wasn't funny the first time...

nor the third...

nor the fifth....

at least TRY to come up with a little more than one psuedo humorous post per week.

Ha Ha...

Obama came out today saying we should drill.... gotta love that guy. If you don't like his stance don't worry... he will change it tomorrow... depending on a poll... what a joke.

John McCAIN. OIL COMPANIES FIRST

I am disgruntled at the Democrats in congress, Nancy Pelosi wants to save the world, give me a break! The make-up she piles on her face is a derivative of the oil she opposes. I will do my part by voting every Democrat that I can out of office from now on. I have been a Democrat for twenty years, as Ronald Reagan said, "I did not leave the Democratic party, they left me." That's exactly why he changed to a Republican, and those sentiments are mine today! Have a good vacation Ms. Pelosi and Reid, and all of the other Democratic puppets…

John McCain is actually going to White House to lobby for George Bush's oil business, He is their "Man Friday",

Johnny,
They have close to 70 million acres, and close to 30 million of them are offshore.

So if you are STILL too stupid to get it, let me make it clear to your feeble mind:

They CAN drill there and they can do it NOW. They've been able to do that for over 10 years now but haven't. Quit blowing hot air, your gaseous fumes are becoming foul. Show a brain and tell us why they can't do something with what they already got before you try to let them take more to do nothing with.

You are a moron McCain, so just shut up and go back to your retirement home.

Drill here, drill there, and drill now, so McSame can get donation from oil industry. Sound fimilar? Just like Bush. No WMD here, no WMD there, now WMD then, and no WMD now. Repubs have only soundbites, no real solution.

Why does Obama not call for a vote too instead of all the rhetoric?

First, T. Boone Pickens supports Barak Obama's plan.

Second: the GOP asked the White House to reconvene Congress and they REFUSED????

You people are stupid if you think McCain has never done anything for this country.

Where was your savior Obama at? No where to be found that's where. How many times has he voted besides voting PRESENT?

Get your facts straight about McCain before you show how stupid you are. You (Dems) are the ones that put this Congress in office so you have no one to blame but your self. Look how worse we are now from 2 years ago. Blame it on Bush, like the President has that much power. He doesn't even have the power to declare War but the Dems blame the Iraq war on him while they voted for it and they keep voting to fund it.
You Dems need to stop pointed the finger and take the blame for the way things are going.

McCain'08

I could have sworn that was Paris Hilton standing by his side.

Boy what does McSame plan on doing for Congress in four weeks? Could it be something more then he did in 29 years.... can anyone see how out of touch this man and administration really is???? Do they think this will seriously work??? and that the American people are dumb enough to go with this madness? yeah the lights are on and Americans are wiser now... we know that you want to be elected and just jocking for votes .... what have you done for us in the last 29 years?

And who will pay for this special session? Or will both sides be willing to donate their time? Hey I have an idea – why doesn't McCain pay for it with the monies he has been earning since April when he was getting paid and wasn't attending and voting?

Why is it John? Borack Obama has no "L" Plate stuck to his rear...

The Waffling ONE:

He waffles here,
He waffles there,
Our dear Obama waffles everywhere.

If you don't like what he said with all his waffling might,
Wait until tonight,
He will switch his words to the right.

But if you feel he lurched too far,
He'll copy the left,
And make you his star.

After all "yes we can" was Hillary's call,
until Obama designed her fall,
and stole her delegates vote and all.

Now we watch his waffling light,
and wait to see his plight,
as he copies left and right.

Maybe Ludacris can put that to music?

Last week, John McCain just had a town hall meeting in NV and in CO.

It was absolutely pathetic. All this guy says is "my friends I know how to fix that" but then he gives not even the slightiest solutions to the problem he was asked about.

Wake up America! Not again, not again!

YES WE CAN!

The Repulicans only want to do something now in their final hour because they know they have done nothing for the past eight years and they know the Democrats are going to be in control soon.

The Repubs are just playing politics. This only shows how out of touch they are – we need to have the parties work together not grandstand. I am so very tired of the games.

I think that the American people need to teach congress a lesson and show that we will not tolerate their lack of concern for the American public. they get a month paid vacation after they've done nothing at all I think we should vote in all new politicians regardless of their party in order to show congress we mean buisness and change.

Mccain is walking around in his depends and like a chicken without a head. He should just spend his time at funeral homes picking out his casket. At least he"ll get that right.

Drill Drill Drill..... That will solve............. a potential depression in oil company profits! Save the oil companies! Imagine a dolphin not covered in oil. Or a child able to breathe clean air in the middle of city..... Do we want a world like this???? NOOOOOOO. Vote McCain, we cannot live without oil companies!

McCain missing a vote does not compare to all the Democrates taking a holiday while we continue to pay through the nose for gas. Maybe McCain could be falted if the bill failed by 1 vote, but one more vote would not have prevented it from being defeated by the Democrates who do not want us to pay less for gas. They want more Americans to struggle to make ends meet. That way more Americans will vote for Democrates, the party that promises hand outs to the poor, not a way out. The Democrates need to keep the majority of Amerians poor to maintain their voter base.
But the Republicans and McCain are wasting their time demanding that the Demorcates come back and get something done. The Democrates weren't getting anyting done anyway. Nothing will happen until 08 when McCain and the Republicans take back Washington.

McCain is too busy working on his negative campaign to vote even for his own bill on the gas tax holiday. Proof positive that he's all talk and no action! Missing several votes on energy measures means that McCain didn't think the energy problem was a crisis until he read it in the polls. Somebody in his campaign needs to let him in on the really important stuff going on in the country.

"can one of you McCain supporters please tell me why the repubs are so hell bent on off shore drilling?"

dont even bother asking, they NEVER have an intelligent, FACTUAL answer if you get an answer (which you never do).

it's so funny how they accuse us dems of being the ones who vote on our emotions when THEY are the ones who do it-you sure cant vote for bush or mccain based on their policies BECAUSE THEY ARENT BASED ON REALITY OR FACTS! you guys give your foolish selves away every time you mention offshore drilling or obama will raise your taxes, etc.. the sad thing is you dont even know you're being duped every single day. and your heros bush, hannity, rush are laughing at you all the way to the bank!

anyone who thinks the repugs CARE ABOUT AVERAGE AMERICANS is not living on this planet. dick cheney is more likely to give up a few million bucks, than a repug-like mccain-doing something to HELP the average american citizen! PLEASE READ A BOOK AND LARN YA-SEFF SUMPIN', ZEKE...

Wow, I used to have some respect for Sen. McCain. He seemed like one of the few guys on the right willing to reach across the aisle and keep things civil.

This campaign has removed all of that. He has become the typical pandering hypocrite the Republicans seem to trot out on a regular basis.

Just worry about the short term right Senator? That (and the ridiculous pro-big oil, anti-consumer policies of your party since Reagan) are what got us into this mess.

I keep seeing the right-wingers say "country above party"......and when has your side EVER practiced that? I thought that was what would make McCain different but he knew he had to pander to Rush, Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, Anne Coulter, Ralph Reed, and the others in order to have a chance.

McCain is an idiot. Why was this not an issue in his 25 years of service?

"McCain has missed Senate votes since April, including several involving major energy measures – one of which, a summer gas tax holiday, was a standard element of his spring stump speech." McCain doesn't understand you don't drag everyone back to work because you were absent. What a megalomaniac. No Johnny the world doesn't revolve around you. You should have been present and accounted for with your colleagues.

this little old man is a joke

he needs to go take a nap

McCain is dead wrong on drilling.
This would be a waste of resources that need to be put towards developing alternative renewable energy sources.
Global warming is real and we need to act now to stop it not let the big oil companies control our energy policies.

Republicans had control of the Senate and the House for 7.5 YEARS and nothing was done about ENERGY? Why? get over it IT's TIME for a change. OBAMA08 get ready for it

Says the senile Senator from Arizona, who in 29 years of government, hasn't done a thing to help US energy policy. And now he suddenly cares about Energy because he's running for President and voters are too stupid to notice that the old timer is lying through his teeth.

Okay........now............what year is this .............and.............where are John ????

Obama is working while McGrumpy plays games. Soon it will be checkers with the rest of the old folks.
Mitt my friend Obama doesn't think that he is the Messiah but your leader Joseph Smith did. He was a true racist and you live by his every word. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. You my friend are a follower of the dark side. Joseph Smith was the dishonest one if you ask me and those that follow him and his teachings are going to be cast into the FIRE. That is what the Holy Bible says. The only way to God is through the Son and Joseph Smith is not him and has never seen him or met him.
So be careful when you call another the Messiah.

Dear peakarach from des moines: Nothing wrong with the name Hussein, it's just a name. The personal attacts don't work anymore; new Century, get used to it.

right on

Are you freaking kidding me???? The song has now changed from "bomb..bomb...bomb Iran" to "drill here, drill there, drill everywhere" because that is what is popular?!?! We keep feeding the pigs and then complain we are suffering while the pigs are bursting at the seams! Just how dumb are we....REALLY????????

Is that McCain and Paris Hilton in that photo, shallow, family money ...

I bet a million dollars that if he even shows up to vote, that he votes against the bill!

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA VOTE YES FOR W.I.S.A. AND FOR BUSH/CHENEY ENGERGY BILL IN 2005.

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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Obama didn't even show up at the State Senate to vote-
Get over yourselves-
Obama is not going to Win-
He should be 20 Points ahead--

He changed again in Cape Carnaveal– ( Now he won't tear it apart–
What can you possibly believe–

At Least McCain has Character and sticks by his convictions but you Dems won't see that-It's OK –
The right man will win-

Obama supporters should check the Congressional Record of Obama's votes in the 110th congress. Whether he voted for or against anything, he only voted 51% of the time.

He's milking the Illinois voters for 100% salary for part-time work. He's not stupid after all, he's just lazy.

FOLK,BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA DID VOTE FOR BUSH/CHENEY IN 2005. MCCAIN AND HILLARY DID NOT.
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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

MY FRIENDS, DON'T YOU JUST LOVE

THE MCMORON EXPRESS.

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA A CANDIDATE OF FLIP FLOP OF THE CENTURY THAT YOU KID CAN BELIEVE FOR SURE.

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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Both of these guys running for president are definitely not the sharpest knives in the drawer. McCain wants to cut taxes on gasoline, so that Americans can supposedly continue their addiction to oil, while Obama wants to use some of the strategic oil reserves. These are two really dumb ideas. The strategic reserves should be kept for a really serious situation, while cutting taxes on gasoline hardly does anything to save motorists money since the money will not be spent for the upkeep of the infrastructure (road, bridges, potholes, etc.) that their cars run on.

Well, they had better not re-convene on a weekeknd because they will be s- out of luck, John McCain is not about to interrupt his weekend to go to the Senate floor and cast a vote. Remember, he's off on the weekends, every weekend; he only works from his home to do his tired radio broadcast, and that's only when he has some new juvenile attack ad he and his campaign want to lodge against Senator Obama! During the week, it's "play time" for John McCain and he sits back and amuses himself over the stupid campaign ads his low road express staff put out. He should be running for Clown-in-Chief, a vote he would surely win!

This is a typical Bush tactic that McCain embraces. Make a quick and urgent vote on an issue that has long term consequences. Usually, it is on a political issue that congress thinks will make them look weak or ineffective, so they cave in. Barack Obama has shown courage in his willingness to compromise to get a more comprehensive bill in place. He is the only one proposing ideas that would provide short term relief in conjunction with long term strategies that the oil companies would prefer we ignore. Now it the time to make a difference. We are at a cross roads regarding our energy policy between fulfilling the wishes of the bush – oil industry dreams and embracing new and bold proposals for renewable energy that will break our dependency on foreign oil. If oil and gas prices slide down now, we cannot afford complacency. History has proven that the market place alone will not solve this problem. We ignored all the warnings, Detroit made gas guzzlers and fought efforts for electric cars in California in the late 90's, and did not allow consumers to have that choice, once they succeeded in rolling back the California laws for zero emission vehicles.

The reason why McCain is saying this now is because he wants to look presidential. Perhaps someone with a camera can take pictures of he hand his wife at the "Cow Chip Festival" or whatever it is they are at today–with bikini clad women, beer, and lots of rough housing. If he wanted it this badly, he'd put down his beer, and get his rear end to Washington and make the call from a much bigger platform–but he won't, he doesn't want to miss the half-naked girls in the mud wrestling ring. I'd also like to know what he was doing when he wasn't voting for FISA, the GI benefits bill, etc, etc. probably snoring under a porno magazine on the McSame Express....

How many Americans know that for the past two years the Democrats have held the majority in Congress? The Democrats earned that majority with great fanfare on the promise they would get out of Iraq right away and bring about prosperity for all. I'd like to know how their plan is going so far. It is interesting that in the time the Democrats have taken over Congress that the cost of a barrel of oil is now more than double what it was two years ago. If this is the change that Democrats bring to government leadership then we are in for much worse should the junior senator from Illinois become president.

Vig August 4th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

JOhn McCain has gumption. Obama has Obamaspeak – says one thing one day and something else the next. The only way Obama has a prayer is if Hillary is right behind him and you know what – he knows it.
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Say WHAT?!? He cannot even answer the question straight up from the town hall. Yes Obama may switch position from time to time, so WHAT!! I'd rather vote for the man who's willing to compromise than being hard headed and nothing gets done. Look either my way of the highway Bush. No thank you.

I'm amazed Senator McCain is calling for Congress to reconvene and reconsider the energy issues. He hasn't attempted to attend a single vote in 6 months. And he's my Senator from Arizona.

Wait a second? How do you miss the 'summer gas tax holiday' vote that you were championing on the stump this whole time?? WOW

Mike in MN,

You are absolutely correct.

So THIS is where the PUMAs are hanging out these days. All 5 of them!

PEOPLE,BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA DID VOTE FOR BUSH AND CHENEY ENERGY BILL BACK IN 2005. MCCAIN AND HILLARY DID NOT.
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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

He only says he's willing to go back to work because he knows he can't get all those senators back into work while on vacation. The man talks a lot of bull!

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA A CANDIDATE OF CHANGE AND MORE CHANGE ON EVERY ISSUES IN EVERY 30 SECOND THAT YOU CAN BELIEVE IN FOR SURE.

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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

I fell ashamed for John McCain. In2000, I was proud that there was an American hero running for president. A man who kept his focus on the issues American families were needing. I could not believe that he did not attempt to protect his wife's reputation from the Bush / Rove slander. Nor did he stand up for his fellow Viet Nam veterans when the Republican National Committee attack him through them. One would think that eight years later, given the opportunity to run again, he would display the character we had hoped for back then. But wrong, not only has he failed to bring honor to himself, he has allowed his name to be used to destroy another simply because he would challenge the Republicans. Obama may not be the best candidate, but he appears to be the only man with any self pride and dignity.

OIL OIL OIL OIL. That's all he stands for. He's been bought by the oil companies just like Bush and Cheney. America wake up!!! McCain will not seek alternative energy solutions. He's saying anything to get elected. The world is revolving around oil. The rich oil men are ruling this world. Well this year we have a chance to put in a fresh face who isn't in bed with the oil companies. We're never going to get off of oil w/ a bought and paid for politician. Even if you don't like him Obama can help get us out of this crisis, and its huge! We have to get off OIL, wake up people Vote Obama, PLEASE! The futur of our great nation depends on it and so does THE PLANET!!!

So, McCain will actually do his job again if they reconvene (and get extra pay for the special session...)???

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA A CANDIDATE OF CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN FOR ONLY A 30 SECOND ON EVERY ISSUES.
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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Since McCain doesn't understand the economy, who is the puppet master moving his mouth?

So let’s see McCain….you didn’t find it urgent and kept on doing NOTHING for 26 years and you now think that something will change in a matter of days? Speaking of political gimmicks!!!

Watch out, here comes McCain’s PHONY EXPRESS!!!!

WHY isn't anyone asking McCain HOW drilling now will help? Pundit after pundit on your station has said it won't and he just keeps getting to say it. By not calling him on it every time he says it, you are in effect affecting future policy. People are uninformed and you are not informing them.!

The White House has already rejected the idea of the House reconveining for a vote/debate on energy policy. White House will not support the republicans in making such a move. McCain should back off of this and stop the negative attacks. He's missed more votes than any Senator anyway.

Uh, if you couldn't make time for the initially scheduled event, why should concessions be made for you after the fact? I have some very informative news for you, Mr. McCain; the world does NOT revolve around you!

McJoke?

I think every American who voted for GW the second time should vote for Barack. Why? They are the reason we went to Iraq, more soldiers died, we have an unjust Justice Department, etc. They owe the American people a climate of change, not the same old thing, such as a McCain presidency.

O/08

It’s just juvenile, McCain mocking Obama's statement regarding practicing good maintenance on our cars. I have heard from tons of experts that practicing good maintenance on you car does help increase gas mileage. Obama was just stating how the American people can also help themselves during this energy crisis and instead of just waiting for government to fix it.

Oh...but McCain must of forgot his own "healthcare plan" statement about preventing skin cancer....use sunscreen. Because everyone knows that McCain has not healthcare plan...except every man, woman and child for themselves.

So McCain, please quit with all the childish ads because you look like a real fool!!!!

I think every American who voted for GW the second time should vote for Barack. Why? They are the reason we went to Iraq, more soldiers died, we have an unjust Justice Department, etc. They owe the American people a climate of change, not the same old thing, such as a McCain presidency.

O/08

It’s just juvenile, McCain mocking Obama's statement regarding practicing good maintenance on our cars. I have heard from tons of experts that practicing good maintenance on you car does help increase gas mileage. Obama was just stating how the American people can also help themselves during this energy crisis and instead of just waiting for government to fix it.

Oh...but McCain must of forgot his own "healthcare plan" statement about preventing skin cancer....use sunscreen. Because everyone knows that McCain has not healthcare plan...except every man, woman and child for themselves.

So McCain, please quit with all the childish ads because you look like a real fool!!!!

this repubs are crazy if they think the american people would allow drilling....can someone remind mcain its 2008....i think he has definately lost his bearings....

Rich coming from someone who hasn't set foot in the Senate in 4 months and who has missed the last 13 votes on energy issues going back 2 years. He left town and hid when the New GI bill came up for a vote, rather than standing up and voting no.

If you look at McCain's voting record, he misses a lot of votes. For example, this new found "environmentalist" missed 14 straight important environmental votes over the 2 1/2 year period from late 2005. He has similar record on a number of other issues. On defense issues he has 8 "no votes" out of 12 over the past year, while Obama voted on 7 of 12, even though he has a much more contentious primary fight. Obama has voted for Iraq funding three time over that period, McCain only once. Same with education.

McCain talks a good story, but it is him who has done precious little over the past several years in Washington – but did he remind you he was a prisoner of war.

Can somebody explain why the drilling can't be done in the designated areas? Republicans are sneaky. Congress has already approved areas where they can drill, why are they trying to get approval for more areas when they haven't used the ones that are already approved?

I'm fed up to here with the Bush administration, the lies to get us to go to Iraq, the unjust Justice Department. Somebody needs to put their foot down and tell this man that it's him against the US and the US must win.

They stopped the vote on drilling so Obama wouldn't be in the position of voting against something that 69% of the people want. The price of oil per barrel has dropped dramatically just because the bill was going to be voted on.

I would like to see it continue to drop, and the only way that is going to happen is if the airhead democrats come back and vote.

American people first, democratic party second. The party can't keep protecting Obama from his own inexperience.

Pelosi needs to be voted out of office.

WHY DID THE GAS PRICES WENT UP SO HIGH?

1. Major factor is 8 YEARS of REPUBLICAN Rule made the dollar so weak against other currencies so it went up

2. George Bush took changed the position on oil speculation on the wall stree. Wallstreet was not allowed to speculate on oil unless they are planning to use oil. Bush reversed the position and allowed speculation on this.

These 2 are the major factors in increasing the demand. It is NOT demand from INDIA and CHINA. That is bull**. So drilling more is not the answer to this crisis, that is what McCain and Republicans are trying to make it to. I think Obama is trying to address it and Republican are trying to make him a fool for doing this

Please, CNN please publish this. This is fact. You can go back to the first years of Bush presidency and see that how they changed our strong dollar policy so that they could improve the ex[ports. It is the no vision policy of this administration that put us in this big mess.
you need somebody outside from the oil party to get us Out.

Thanks

Touche` Dan for enlightening that fool Mike in MN. He's a real idiot, along with A Nigihtangale Sings in Berkley Sq (you mean a "wack job" who posts negative comments against both McCain and Senator Obama on every blog), PUMA4 Hillary, KingTooth, Enlightened Voter, and ALL OF THE REST OF THESE LOSERS who post ON EVERY SINGLE BLOG, THE SAME STUPID AND NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT SENATOR OBAMA

Apparently Big Mac, is very small when it comes to new ideas. He doesn't have any. His idea of solving our economic problems is for us to stop whining about them. Then he can be the president in peace.

That's good for John and Cindy Lou, but bad for us.

O/08

republicans dont care if they take this great nation down with them just as long as democrats don't win and reveal there crimes wake up republicans your party has ripped this nation apart dummies

anybody else notice that in that pic of McCain, there are a couple of African Americans, and a couple of Mexican Americans in front, and the entire rest of the group is white.....talk about staging!!!!!!! These 4 or 5 people just happened to be in the front row???? Gimme a break!!!

What a joke – he doesn't even vote on regular issues when they're in session, now he wants in on this boondoggle. McCain has turned into a real joke.

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA=FLIP FLOP ON EVERY ISSUES IN EVERY 30 SECOND THAT YOU CAN BELIEVE IN.
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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Have you ever noticed that McCain never gets hoarse. That's because he's working half as much as Barack and Hillary. He thinks the presidency should be give to him on a silver platter. He dumped his first wife for Cindy Lou, who finances his elections, and he never had to work hard.

Good for him, bad for us.

i want a president who's going to hit the ground running, not just hit the ground.

McCain has missed 62% of the votes this year...too busy trying to be Prez to do his current VERY well paying job...and he chastizes OTHERS for a vacation?

To DJ, LA, LA, John Kerry missed an entire year of voting in 2004.

I bet you voted for him anyway.

I find it amazing that some Hillary supports think that all women would naturally support Hillary.......

Surprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE DONT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No way in hell should Hillary be VEEP.

Oh.. now he is going to show up to vote while the senate are in recess. Where was he when it was not in recess? AWOL. I don't know about you but I call that BLUFF!!

McCain is a rich old man who has no idea what the average American is going through. He not only needs to retire, he needs to relax.

The majority of Americans want the oil companies to drill for more oil. If the Democrats are so concerned this is a hoax, then they should get their tails back to Washington ASAP and have an up or down vote. Fact is Pelosi is afraid that her caucus wil vote yes on drilling. Instead of doing what is right for America, they are hiding and thinking about their own agenda.

And they will be voted back into office.

Didn't the Republicans block a vote on tapping the strategic reserve, which would lower the gas prices immediately? Then they want to vote on something that will lower prices by 2 cents several years from now?

Can anyone see what's going on here? Big oil is working us.

Totally agree. Congress needs to go back to work and earn their pay.
Let's see Congress take on the real issues facing our country and then we will know where they stand on the record. These are the tough ones that the Democratic controlled congress does not want to take on: Energy, Immigration and China exports. You will not see these issues until after the election.
Vote all of them out and start over again.

McPander Express....
man... talk about GRANDSTANDING....

SIX AND ONE HALF YEARS THE republiCONS had all branches of government.....

'ALL BRANCHES' .....

NOW... they want to "drill here... drill now"..... How about drilling on the millions of acres already holding... No????

How about closing the Enron Loophole YOUR BUDDY engineered by ATTACHING IT TO THE PATRIOT ACT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
...No????

pander pander pander pander pander.... THE rnc is running this guy's campaign...

Yeah, and what about your president. Should he do anything? No, I guess not.

Let's see GW's legacy:
lies
deceit
manipulation
crimes against Americans
close ties with the Saudis
overlooking political dirty tactics (Karl Rove)
the deaths of over 4,000 American soldiers

And now John McCain wants to continue those policies.

I think not.
O/08

You keep it going John.. Demand!!!

Your Rupugs should have done something in the first 6 years that they controlled the houses. But instead they wait for an election year.

Republican: The worse form of criminal this nation has ever known.

RealityKing August 4th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Someone cares about poor suffering Americans…, and it obviously ain't progressive democrats!!

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You're confusing liberal with progressive. Liberals think irrationally and over-react, progressives have clear minds and are forward thinking individuals. Thus, there are no progressive Democrats.

For progression, you need Ralph Nader.

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

I'm sorry, was there something 'worth' voting on since April?

And for all you who can't take the time to read up on things, the GOP isn't asking for a vote to allow oil compainies to drill offshore, they're asking for the federal ban to be lifted so each state can decide if they want it. States rights, federalism... something we've gotten too far away from.

Looks like the White House just rejected the offer saying that it was a waste of time. I wonder what how the Republican clowns are going to spin this?

John McCain hasn't voted in the Senate since April 8!!!

And they should only vote on an energy bill if it is clean.

No earmarks!

John McCain a candidate who only says things to get elected.

people, seriously, what more does this ludicrous presidential candidate have to do before you see him for the neoCON stooge that he is-–outsource your job, provide tax cuts to the richest of the rich, support a failed invasion of a country that had NOTHING to do with 9/11, live in FunWorld where offshore drilling is an option to bring down gas prices NOW and where EVERY DAY is a Gas Tax Holiday, forget the key players in the conflicts of the middle east, forget where iraq is, forget that czechoslavakia is no longer a country, hire a staff of morons who NEVER research anything (or are really on obama's team and doing their best to make mccain look like an ignorant fool)...

i've still heard a lot of obama bashing, but no real SUBSTANCE on how you can support mcsame--typical neocon republicans, all noise and no substance or actual FACTS!!!

On the Huffington Post, ever since McCain changed his stance ofnoff-shore drilling, the same day, big oil companies made contributions to his campaign. I'm not talking about small change. It is so disgusting.

if they drill on the 80 million of offshore property that they already own, and open the plugged rigs that are out there first. right now bush is trying to secure some more oild deals before he gets out. bush must not be in the alternative fuel game or we would hear the baby republicans scream, and yell we need to invest in alternative fuels. the speaking engagements are going to be rare with bush, and forget about book deals, first he would have to be able to spell.

Mr. McCain,

How come you never did anything while you were in Washington for 26 years but now, all of a sudden you try to bring "change" to Washington? What happened? Oh yeah, it's election time and you want to be president.........who would have figured?

I'll say it too: McCain is a joke. This entire "offshore drilling" fiasco is a sham to try and get political support.

I hope people see the transparency of McCain's campaign by November... not that it's "open an honest" but that there is NOTHING to the candidate but smoke and mirrors.

Mike in NM.....

LMAO...

***We must elect McCain in 08 and get rid of Pelosie an Reid and restore Congress to a Republican majority.****

good luck with that.......

ROTFLMFAO

He missed all of the energy votes, but Mcshame was able to attend the MLK Holiday Vote (To vote against it).

Obama 08

Big oil gives big to the RNC, but Big Oil expects big from Republican candidate. Follow McCain's money trail – leads directly to the doors of the oil companies that have robbed this country and have practically broken the economy. How many people do you know that US oil profits have hurt???????

Vote against Big Oil in November – Vote Obama.

I would be willing to vote for Sherry in Atlanta no matter what her party. Let's all join Divided We Fail and de-elect both houses and start over with term limits and no retirement.

On the oil/gas issue: Why is it no more has been done to promote natural gas autos ? The US has enough natural gas reserves to fuel our vehicles for quite a long time while more efficient means are developed. Gee, could it be politicians of both major parties are in the back pocket of those wishing to keep gas prices where they are ?

Leave the national reserves strictly alone for true emergencies like when Iran starts using their weapons to close the Persian Gulf.

Much less partisan ME and more cooperative US.

Divided We Fail has the right idea and you'll notice which end they use for the donkey.

What does this idiot think he gets to go to summer school after screwing up the whole school year. He really has a problem remembering things that are important.

McDrill has MISSED 150 votes in congress and does not wear a flag pin but only mocks patriotism..!!

Obama 2008, 2012... Yes We Can....!!

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA A CANDIDATE OF CHANGE IN EVERY 30 SECOND ON EVERY ISSUES.
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MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

My Friend McCain, you did not even try to make the gas tax break into a bill and you missed out on 100_ majority votes, like the GI.. and you said the oil problem have had 30 years to grow bigger, and you have been in senate for 26 of those years...

Where was he since 71/2 years now? He only mandates congress to reconvene now that's he's a presidential candidate. When did he start issuing orders as a presidential candidate? McCain should go get a life because the one he has now is not working for the American people.

WHY IS BIG OIL GIVING SO MUCH MONEY TO MCCAIN?

If you think big oil doesn't own mccain and the g.o.p., you're naivite is showing.

McCain has missed 150 votes and he wants to return to
Congress to approve drilling?

Was $2,000,000 after he came out in support of drilling not enough?

This is a farce.

McCain is pandering for oil money.

McGramps" Where's Maaaaaatlooooock?"

Thank you ran – I forgot about that. There is no comprehensive energy bill. The Republicans just want to vote on offshore drilling ONLY.

The Gang of 10 came up with a BIPARTISAN plan (5 DEMS and 5 GOP). McCain is agains their plan. It was a start to at least get both sides to the table. There were things that both sides wanted and some they didn't, but they came up with COMPROMISEs, and McCain said he's not for it.

Mcain has been a senator for 25 years loooong time what has he done and all he talks about is drill drill does he not have any other ideas drilling is ok BUT WE NEED TO START INVESTING IN ALTERNITAVE ENERGRY OBAMA IS RIGHT IF WE DONT WE WILL NEVER BECOME INDEPENDENT OF OIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO OBAMA O8

McCain..whatever happened to that Summer Tax holiday. My family goes on vacation at the end of the month. Can I depend on you to keep your word?

I am getting sick of Senator McCain's wife being attached to his hip. It's not making him look any younger. It's just a constant reminder that he cheating on his first with with her and married her one month after finalizing his divorce. I'm glad Mrs. Obama shows independence and has a brain that thinks and moves on it's own.

AND THE MCMORONS ARE AT IT AGAIN.

GOTA HELP THAT OLD MAN TO THE PODIUM,

OF THE PODIUM, AND OUT THE DOOR OR HE

WILL BOUNCE OF THE WALLS.

"Pot had helped, and booze; maybe a little blow when you could afford it. Not smack, though," Barak Obama 1995"

i'm not sure what your point is here, it certainly cant be to point out something many of us did in our college years-including the alcoholic, coke-loving baboon sitting in the oval office as we speak!

How stupid can we be as Americans? For years Republicans have ruled as Presidents, the problem has been in the eyes of the republicans and now buying/playing into the foolish public sentiment of a quick fix the republicans are laughing at us because it is the oil people that will benefit first. So we should accept our fate and wait 7 years for the next drop of oil? You are all Idiots, self-serving, corrupt and ignorant people. May God never allow this country go down in flames like the great city of ROME did because of their wickedness to its citizens and other people in the world. If this country dares to VOTE republican this year again I don't care who the democratic nominee is, then kiss the America you know goodbye as the end of our reign as the superpower of whole world will visit us faster than we can say "Had we known".

Mike in MN. Didn't you guys just have the one year anniversary of your highway bridge collapse. You do know that Gas Taxes pay for bridges and bridge repairs, right? So, a gas tax holiday should impair bridge safety. So, I think it is safe to conclude that you are not so thoughtful and should be ignored.

You also know that under McCain's policy YOU will pay higher taxes than under Obama's plan, right? It's a fact, google it.

Whats the matter John,not making enough money on Oil Futures?

What a joke you are McCain!!! Not even any of my Republican friends are voting for you!!! Your last couple of ads were real funny, but you know, they really helped Obama and made you look STOOPID, LOL. I think July 31st was one of Senator Obama's biggest fund raising days ever. Because of your lame ads, we all sent Senator Obama $$$ to combat you. I think today will be a big fund raising day for Obama also.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SENATOR OBAMA, I just sent $47 to your campaign.

Obama/Biden, 08

Old man from town,"I never take it off",you are a clown.

Oregon GOP Sen. Gordon Smith has endorsed Obama. The answer to Lieberman. This is bipartisanship at its best.

I'm sorry to say that Senator McCain is serving up a platter of "instant gratification" to the voters of the season. The Straight Talk Express left town long ago.

Will he be attending? I don't think so he's a big VET supporter and he couldn't make back for that vote. So why is he out there telling congress to do something that he want be doing?

Has anyone considered the possibility of conspiracy between the Bush administration republican congress and "Big Oil" to force the repeal of restrictions on off shore drilling and the opening of the ANWR to exploitation? The democrats should be applauded for their refusal to "knuckle under" to the pressure when this action will not immediately result in lower gas prices.

BTW – The President is the one who has to call a special session. McCain should be issuing his challenge to President Bush and VP Cheney.

Lawmakers can't arbitrarily come back in session on their own.

From what I heard today, the administration doesn't sound willing to call them back. Remember, he can order them back in session.

Politics as usual – we've known since the 70's that we have an oil problem and that there is not enough to go around. Both the Dems and Republicans have stalled on this issue for the last 40 years. Time to get off our oil kick and find alternate sources of energy. A little leadership is needed - Ike had his roads, JFK the space program. Who will lead on the need for alternative energy .. bet it won't be the oil companies.

What a joke he hasn't been in Washington in months. When was his last vote and now he's concerned about a energy bill, we've learned a little something about being rushed into things.

This must be something his secretive organization of oil types and lobbiest have instructed him to do.(International Republican Institute) We see who will continue to run this country if McCain get into office the same types that ran Bushand his non-policies.

So lame.....

Stick to what's important...

"Pot had helped, and booze; maybe a little blow when you could afford it. Not smack, though,"
Barak Obama 1995

There is no energy bill. It is only a drill bill that the republicans want. People open your eyes and think for your-selves. Please for the good of this country don't fall for the republicans lies.

If Republicans want to convene, they can just as easy get Bush to call congress back into session. This is all a scam and a snake-oil show. Americans show congress with your vote that you don't want to pay them anymore to treat you like idiots.

can one of you McCain supporters please tell me why the repubs are so hell bent on off shore drilling? i mean dont we lease 68 MILLION acres to the oil Comp. that they are not drilling on now? if off shore drilling will not provide relief in 7 years where tapping the reserve will provide that relief in days why should Dems concede? it seems to me that the repubs are posturing at the expense of the American people...through the filibusters and vetoes...i understand both have set record highs. can one of you McCain supporters tell me truthfully why should WE support off shore drilling? really i want to know, i know McCain has an army of lobbyist running his campaign for him and has taken MILLIONS from big oil so i understand why he wants it....but for the American people to be so gullible...i thought we learned our lesson with Bush/Chaney...

lol............... John McCain at his best, saying anything to make the uneducated vote for him.

This is coming from McCain, who has missed over 60% of Senate votes.

McCain has unfortunately adopted a dishonorable campaign style. After using sacrilegious mockery in a recent ad, I have lost respect for John McCain. These actions are undignified and unpresidential in a country with freedom of religion! May God have mercy.

JOhn McCain has gumption. Obama has Obamaspeak – says one thing one day and something else the next. The only way Obama has a prayer is if Hillary is right behind him and you know what – he knows it.

Electing McCain is a guaranteed war with Iran (a war we will be fighting for Israel). Not one Israeli citizen would be put at risk – just our young Americans. Cantor as his running mate would be a guarantee for losing more Americans than we already have as his allegiance is to the Israeli flag. I just wish we could think of our countrymen for a change. Let Israel do their own fighting.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OBAMA!

SHUT UP MCCAIN, YOU'RE NEVER AROUND TO VOTE FOR ANYTHING ANYWAY.

What will Barry vote if the legislation comes to the floor?

"Present" like he did over 160 times as a State Senator. This man couldn't make a decison if his life depended on it. Last week he was adamantly against any off shore drilling this week as he drops in the polls he suddenly flip flops and wants a compromise with off shore drilling. Last week he stated it would take 10 years to get one drop of oil from our own supplies today he states it would be 7 years. Drop a few more points in the polls and it will become 3 years or 5 years.

No Hillary as VP NO VOTE!

Do you comprehend that Barry?

The woman of this nation have had enough. Our familes are suffering under this energy crisis and you suggesdt we go out and buy Tire Pressure Gauges and get the car tuned?

We can't afford Tire Pressure Gauges and engine tune ups the KIDS HAVE TO EAT!

OK Barry you made your big Tiore Pressure Gauge Energy Speech which was followed by comments from the oiul companiy executive who advised and I quote "If this Congress does not allow domestic oil production five dollar gasoline will seem like a bargain price in a few short years."

Personally I for one would like to use a Tire Presssure Gauge on you because you suddenly appear to be full of hot air and flip flopping all over the map. Suddenly this campaign is all about you and not us.

The woman of this nation need to stay home or vote for McCain and run Hillary in 2012!

No "O" in 08' Hillary in 2012!

Do Senator John McCain remember how to vote? His vote is for sale to the Highesgt donor...

$ 2,000,000.00 + and going next?

Mc Cain when is the last time you voted on something???? .. seriously??? ... Gi Bill . . Absent ... If I go to name more I'll finish come Nov 4th LOL ... but when It's comes to Big Oil & adding money to your pocket you're the 1st to talk ....... such hypocrisy

mccain is old and slow, if I was the Democrats, I wouldn't go back. The republicans had their chance and blew it.

Tough

John McCain is a bitter, angry, old man withi old ideas.

Such a clown.

I see where Romeny today called Obama Dishonet!

Now if that isn't the pot calling the kettle black.

Mitt Romney! What a clown.

I wouldn't follow McCain into a 7-11 let alone believe anything he has to say.

McCain is a disgrace to his family, his country and the world.

I hope he returns to the Senate for the vote.
I hope he stays there for the next 8 years.
Then I hope he retires.

To big wil

McCains wife is always there because she is filthy rich and doesn't have anthing else to do. With all of her botox, contacts, beleached hair and make up, she wants to be seen!

first off, I bet you won't post this....but I will go ahead anyway
Why are you reporting about the oil profits and not pointing out the offset....americans collect more in taxes from oil companies than they collect from the lower 25% of wages in this country.
That is a lot of money.
Also, big oil does not run off with all that money, their shareholders, a large proportion of whom are your viewers, get dividends
and finally, oil re-invests in new exploration and technology for the future alternative energy

John McCain is a fake!

McCain is right.

The only party that cares about the average working American is the Republican Party.

The democrats go on vacation while the Republicans are still trying to do something to ease the load on the average joe.

I really do not know how someone could be dumb enough to vote for a democrat.

Another political move by a desparate man. He knows Congress isn't going to bow to Rep. pressure, so he's safe calling for the special session. What a waste of a reporter's time.

McAttack you are not the President ........when was the last time you Attended?
big wil .....why is mcclains wife always there?....
Certainly not to make him look Younger Because she look old as McAttack ...OLD HOG JAW!!!!

Pander Man McCain. The guy is all hat and no cattle. Did not vote yes for the new GI bill & the largest increase in veterans' health care, did not support raising the Fed. minimum wage increase, did not vote to support the Bush 10% cut in Medicare, did not support the first increase in auto efficiency standards in 32 years, or much else brick-and-mortar issues. So now he wants Congress back in session? The above actions were approved despite McCain.

Someone cares about poor suffering Americans..., and it obviously ain't progressive democrats!!

WHAT?!?!?!?! This is coming from the same guy who has missed almost 200 floor votes!! Maybe if he was actually doing his job, he wouldn't have to be out there now trying to get everyone else back to the Senate!

HYPOCRIT TO THE NTH DEGREE!!!!!

Wow the obamabots are back and as uneducated as ever..... I kinda missed you guys since Obama changed his oil position you guys kinda disapeared... but now thats hes slinging candy and rebates you wont get ... your all jolly again.... remember in socialism you wait in line... and Military is king...

McCain is married to the oil companies. They have contributed generously to his campaign. He will look after their interests before considering the American people.

No, they should continue to do nothing. Well, except check the air pressure on their tires of course!

Please tell me the American public won't be stupid enough to fall for this republican stunt?

You (republicans) had the past 8 years to do something and sat on your butts just raking in the dough, helping out your oil buddies and Haliburton. The Democrats are not to blame for your misuse of office.

Considering you don't show up half the time to vote and are busy playing in Sturgis SD today, why do you care?

Nevermind that when the Republicans ran Congress they took more breaks than a little bit. I do think they should come back, but McCain calling on them is more of the same ol' B.S.

Delvis
Las Vegas, NV

Let's see, he wasn't there for vote on GI Bill, Medicare Bill...in matter of fact he has not been present for a vote since April. Yes, Barack was missing for many as well...but the important bills he was there to vote!

When he grows up maybe people will listen to McWhinner!!!!!

Nothing will get democrats back from their expensive vacations. Except maybe a new tax..

i think mccain is getting his campaign advice from the kids at Learning Lollipops Preschool.

"ohhhh, i have da greatest idea in da whole entire universe, mr. 'cain!! da peeple fink you dont care 'bout the polar bears and stuff, so you should try ta make the demo...demo...democats look real BAD! do sumpin that will make it look like it was dere fault-cuz your energy bill stinks more than the toddler room and you need alotta help..huh, mrs. bailey, did you just say it was snack time? okay, i'll be right over after i finish cunsalting mr. 'cain!!!"

this no-show senator is demanding everyone return to discuss the energy bill, featuring his stupid and completely useless gas tax holiday. it would be laughable if there werent still stoopid americans who believe his silly Gas Tax Holiday would actually work (you do realize mccain doesnt LITERALLY mean you get the day off, right???)

Down with Pelosi, Reed, and Obama.

All three are out of touch. This is coming from a Democrat.

Apparently, all three would see an end to the American Way of Life to promote thier liberal agendas.

It's time to take these ultra liberals out of office.

Moderate Dems for Hillary. No empty suits need apply.

JOHN MCcCAIN

Whine, whine whine. ENOUGH ALREADY JOHNNY!

I wonder if he'll bother to show up if they do reconvene. McDooofus is a real piece of work. Hypocrite much John?

John you are right, however, Pelosi knows she would get her butt kicked.

This is why NOBAMA will be defeated.

If they care this little about us now, what will they do if they are completely in charge?

Politics as usual.

Drill drill drill...... The new McCain/Bush song.

Stop giving the billion $ tax breaks to the oil giants like Exxon Mobil so that we can reduce the oil price somewaht.

Just drilling will not make it. In fact it will bring more profits to Exxon Mobil if not well planned.

We need an overall strategy and not a political game.

McSwayin' in the wind seems to be about 3 months behind in his thinking. Hasn't voted since APRIL! Veterans for McCain should note he didn't vote on the benefits for veterans, and had the gumption to complain about Obama not visiting the troops in Germany.

Give me a break, McCain. If this guy is going to go back to Washington to vote on any proposals that come forth, he's going to need directions to get there – it's been a while.

I think McCain needs to use one of his new (probably made in China) gas gauges to check the pressure between his ears. This guy is so full of hot air! The American people are sick of these lame stunts ...the GOP only seems to have real concern for the "American People" when their political hides are at stake. We've had almost 8 years of their over-inflated rhetoric and empty promises. Time for a CHANGE!

Obama '08

obama is unfit to be president of this country August 4th, 2008 2:06 pm ET : Obama supporters are the lowest life form on this planet. Who are you slimp people with such dirty mouths and minds. There's nothing intellengent about you. You know, obama may very well win (steal) the presidency but ALL you sick people will be scumbags for the rest of your life. You'll never change. You will always be the litter that fills our streets.
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And so we're the negative scum, right? Funny, I live a fairly moral life, and my morals tell me that the above statement is sorta "scummy"... I don't know. Uh... respect?

Obama gets more negative press, more negative bloggers, more baseless bashing of his proposals... this reminds me of the football player heading for a TD with about fifty guys hanging on him. If he DOES make it, it will be amazing. No thanks to people like the above.

Just figures why should they come back. They haven't done anything up till now. What makes you think holding them over will do any good. A house divided will fall and we are teetering very hard.

mccain hasnt been there to vote on anything!he just contributed to the stagnation for over 26 years now.

McCain is correct. The democraps have abandoned their duties to go on vacation. They don't care about American or its citizens. Every democrap alive is traitorous scum!

He hasn't been there since April and now he wants a special session!!! McCain's obviously got jokes!!! Not sure how him calling for congress to reconvene is going to do the trick. They're listening to him like they listen to Bush right now.

Can we say "LAME DUCK!!!"

OBAMA '08

If in 7and1/2 years the Republicans didn't do anything in Congress why on earth would another four weeks matter?

Ooohhhh it's an election year, that's right now you care!

I say stay home Republicans and take GW home with you. The American people are tired and not even the immortal Ronald Reagan resurrected will save you at the polls this election.

Weren't the Republicans and their Boss GW Bush already on vacation during Hurricane Katrina? Oh well...

This guy is a joke. I can not wait to see him kicked to the curve like Hillary Clinton.

this fool John McSame has NOT been in congress for almost a year to vote for a single issue; yet he is NOW calling his do-nothing buddies to vote on a republican energy bill that will give more tax breaks to oil companies?!

For 30 yrs John McSame has been in congress; what has he done to increase conservation and energy independence?!! NOTHING!

John McSame = brain paralysis!!!!!!!!!!

Senator McCaine, why should we listen to someone like you who doesn't even believe that pumping up your tires to the maximum can improve your fuel economy?

When it comes to energy, you, sir, are a dolt!

Unlike Senator Obama, who knows that tuning up your car and slowing down will get you better gas mileage, which in turn will reduce demand for gas, which will result in lower prices.

It's called the Law of Supply and Demand, McCaine. Ever hear of it?

Good call lets get congress back and have the media show which why everyone votes including Obama. I bet Obama would ether be a no show or vote to drill.

Pelosi, Reid, Obama, the do nothing pander society of big government. Tax the rich, give to the poor, free healthcare and a chicken in every pot. When do I get my 40 acres? I understand people would like a change for the better, but they only will lead to more frustration, economic failure, and more lust for their own power. Wake up folks!

he had 26 years to work on this ,and has done nothing.he needs to go!

CALLING IN THE MEMBERS, WILL NOT CHANGE ANYTHING-ONLY TO USE UP MORE OIL/GAS TO GET THEM THERE...THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING BEFORE THEY LEFT.

I call on Voters to sign a petition, that will limit 'House & Senate to SERVE ONLY A TERM OF 12 YEARS, WITH NO RETIREMENT BENEFITS.

"THIS WILL ELIMINATE ABUSE WITH THE TAX-PAYERS MONEY"

THEY ARE THERE SO LONG-THAT THEY BECOME "OUT OF TOUCH" WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC

another question is "why is she always staring at him?" Is she so enraptured by his presence? It reminds me of the walking Pez dispenser Nancy Reagan staring at her little Ronnie with those doe-eyes. How repulsive!

When last was Senator McCain on the Senate floor, or does he think he can turn everything into politics like his latest insult on Jews and Christians by portraying Moses as being arrogant in spliting the Red Sea and comparing him to Obama.
He better take a couple of Haldol(antipsychotic) and get some sleep.

Thats easy to say for a guy that never shows up to vote.

Finally, we have an example of the strong leadership John McCain will weild as a president, at home and with foreign decision makers. Tough talk in front of a sea of reports and chastising those who refuse to bend to his will.

18 Republicans and 0 democrats stayed behind to work on an energy policy after Pelosi and fellow democrats hurried through the adjournment procedings so that they could go on vacation.

The democRATs obviosly don't care that Americans are sufferring, bu Republicans do !!

Drill here, Drill now. And create American jobs and security !!

Jus because Republicans didn't get their way they shouldn't be able to bully their way into it. This is exactly the problem with the republican party. Our current President saw things the same way "Oh the constitution doesn't allow me to do that? Well do it anyway."

"I can never bother to show up for a vote, but you guys better come back to vote on these pet issues of mine!"

What a jerk.

McLair...go ahead say all you want...but you cannot drill you way out of the mess you're in.

Calling congress to reconvene when you have been absent for so long and when you're finally present you vote 95% of the time for McBUSH.

Good do it. Our legislators have a responsibility, to the people and the country, but will Pelosi and Reid put the needs of this country first? Find a way to fix this problem but do it responsibly with fore thought to the sustainability of the environment.

why is mcclains wife always there?

Good for John McCain.

He is not afraid to stand for something.

I wish democrats would stop protecting the party and for once think of the people.

Country first political party second.

Thank you John McCain.

of course he'll run back to congress to vote on an energy bill. that's how he lines his pockets.

Where has Grampy been for the last 30 years? In the pockets of BIG OIL. End of story, McPanderer.

The suffication of free speech and ideas is a cornerstone of democrat politics. This is no surprise. Pelosi is a joke and failure.

Happy B-Day BO!!!
Next one will be at the White House!

GET OUT AND VOTE FOLKS NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE!!!

This quote says it best:

"On the one hand we have Obama offering a $1000 citizen energy rebate, a windfall profits tax on rich oil companies, 5 million green jobs, independence from Middle East oil dependency in 10 years, and looking out for our injured troops. On the other hand, we have McCain offering tire gauges, peeks at Britney and Paris, a cameo by John's old buddy, Moses and fighting hard for his oil buddies. This is going to be a very difficult decision"

Funny that he is asking everyone to come back and vote when he is one of the biggest offenders of missing votes.

They can't... the dem congress went on vacation... even though America thinks this is a hot issue and wants a vote.

I guess "For the People" only means when it suits your adgenda!

What a poor excuse for leadership this Congress has turned out to be. The people got what they voted for – an approval rating LESS then GWB. You can't even allow a VOTE? It will probably go down party lines anyway, except for those up for re-election this cycle. Theu will be "Not-present" for that one! The people are speaking, why does Nancy refuse to listen?? Because she wants your misery ot be as depp as possible to try and get yoi to vote for Obama. She should resign immediately!

Of course they should return and hammer out some kind of energy plan, but they won't. It's obvious the Dem's think voters are going to blame the whole problem on Bush so they don't have to face the prospect of standing up to the far left of the party on this issue.

i'm thinking of a word....it sounds exactly like, and has the exact same meaning as "staged"

any guesses?

This stooge is only sounding off, because Obama presented his energy policy today. Can somebody tell grandpa to go sit down somewhere, get out of the way and let Obama do his thing and fix the mess his stooge buddy Bush caused!

Out with the Old in with the New......The RNC will be in the minority.

Maybe if he in Washington doing his job in the first place, a compromised bill would have been reached. Wouldn't that have shown America that he was really a leader instead of just talking rhetoric?

So where has McCain been for the past 27 years ? Isn't the timing of this all quite interesting considering we are in an election cycle. Don't be niave.

That's right McSame. Go out of your retirement home, put on your sun cream and go back to vote since you missed votes in the Senate since April ...

Of course they should. This Pelosi led House of clowns has been a total failure for 2 years. The bipartisianship and dignity she promised have resulted in stifiling free speech and the use of archaic House rules to stymie any ideas outside of her and the Senate's Reid. A 5-week vacation, ha, they should be ashamed. With the salary, retirement, and insurance benefits they receive they have a lot of nerve taking a week off from work (if that's what you call it).

My understanding is that McCain is too busy in Sturgis, SD today attending the motorcycle rally to be bothered with dealing with any real issues that affect the average citizen.

And you and YOUR campaign should GROW UP!

And I thought Clinton's antics were petty and childish...

Good grief...

He missed all those energy votes including the one for/against gas tax gimmick .... nice – and NOW everybody should come back so that Old-Man-Yells-at-Cloud can catch up on that vote ?

Get up earlier and don't miss the early bird dinner!

McCain calls on Democratic leaders to call Congress back into session....MCAttack you need to go the Rest Room, SIR

Senator McCain's a fine one to tell Pelosi and Reid what they should do about a special session. He cared so much about what was going on in Congress that he hasn't even voted since April. Talk about hypocrisy.

Interesting since McCain hasn't been to work for years now.

Oh there is a surprise... Why call it an Energy Bill?? Just call it what it is .... Permission for oil companies to drill for more oil and make even more money.

PAY ATTENTION PEOPLE 'McCain has missed Senate votes since April, including several involving major energy measures – one of which, a summer gas tax holiday, was a standard element of his spring stump speech."

Please don’t let the gimmick man fool you. Please. This is too important.

McCain wasn't even avaialble to vote on his own stupid gas tax holiday bill! John McCain, more of the same stupid gimmicks for America. Sen. Obama solutions for America!

Since the do nothing Democrates are, well doing nothing, the Republicans are at least giving up their time off to make a point.
The Republicans are the only ones serious about solving the problem.

Over 70% of Americans want to incude offshore drilling in the mix to solve energy problems. Pelosi says she is trying to save the planet by stopping drilling and then says the oil companies should drill more on land already leased, what? Make up you mind Pelosi, save the planet or drill more.

Obama says Americans need imediate help on the cost of gas. McCain suggests suspending the Federal gas tax for a while. Obama is opposed, says it would really increase the cost of gas by making it more affordable and consumers would by more and increase demand and thus increase the price. Brilliant.

Obama want to enact a windfall tax on oil compainies and use it to give $1000 rebates to low income people who are struggling with the cost of gas. Good for the low income, bad for middle income. This move will only increase the cost of gas as oil compainies charge more to recoupe what they lost in the windfall tax and middle income tax payers do not get the rebate. So they just get to pay even more for a gallon of gas. Brilliant.

Obama has just said Ameicans should reduce their electricty consumption by 15% in the next 5 years. Yet his energy plan has us all converting to electric cars to use electricity instead of oil for our transportation. That would result in an enormous increase in elecrtic consumption. Does he even think about what he says?

We must elect McCain in 08 and get rid of Pelosie an Reid and restore Congress to a Republican majority.

Not that you would show up! Just like you didn’t show up to vote on the ‘Webb’ bill to support our veterans and didn’t show up to support our seniors on the Medicaid vote. We are paying attention, Senator. You can fool some people sometimes…

OBAMA 08

Yeah, whatever happened to the gas tax holiday? Oh yeah, it was replaced by off-shore drilling; an equally stupid political gimmick. If you believe openning a few oil rigs in suboptimal drilling conditions off the US coast will somehow increase the world supply of oil enough to drop prices you have been duped. Period. The only way to drop prices is to decrease consumption or come up with competitive alternatives.

Mc Idiot should be a shamed of himself, when was the last time he voted on anything?!!

So they should re-convene while mcsenile does what? he wouldn't even commit to joining them in working out a comprehesive energy bill. of course, when asked he will lie and say he did.

I think you should reconvene the right side of your brain with the left side and throw in some morals while you are all meeting!!

They had 7.5 years to do something about this and controlled both Houses for 6! Why is it important now? Oh yeah, it an election year. Hypocrites!

McCain won't attend because it will interfere with Matlock and nap time.

McCain did not show up to vote on FISA, the new GI Bill, nor Medicare either and now he's yelling at congress to come back to work? Pot, meet kettle. This guy's a joke along with his GOP buddies. If they realy want Congress back then they need to by yelling at President Bush. He's the one that can force Congress to come back.

McCain is a joke. If voting was sooooo important why didn't he show up for his own proposals and other votes?

Hypocrite.

good call there John. Are you gonna attend?