Hillary or PUMA

Steven….FYI Lieberman stated yesterday on Meet The Press that "he was an Independent Democrat who supports john McCain"…you can verify that on the web. In any case he is sure to get a cool reception from Democrats including myself.

I think this is wonderful.
McIdiot is a vet. Maybe they can get him some help.

"Obama, Bayh send letter to Pentagon on traumatic brain injuries"

Gosh, I sure hope that Obama and Bayh can help the Pentagon and the White House with all of the traumatic brain injuries on staff!

Thank you OBAMA and BAYH for taking this issue withing our troops so seriously.

This is clearly the way to GO.

While mcCAIN (an angry man) is going negative again, OBAMA is focusing on what matters to the american people.

Bayh is by far the most qualified VP candidate. He has both executive and legislative experience and knows how to win in a Red state. Bayh as the VP gets my vote, my campaign volunteer time, and my monetary campaign contribution.

Actually Obama has been quite supportive of mental health advocacy for veterans. I work in the mental health field-legislatively, and the VA and the Administration routinely reject the notion that veteran mental health services are inadequate. I have never seen McCain’s name appear in contradiction to the VA or Bush, he is rather silent on this issue.

IF NOTHING, ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH, DOESN'T TELL YOU

THAT MCSENILE IS JUST A LOW LIFE SLEAZE BALL,

HIS LACK OF SUPPORT FOR OUR VETS SHOULD MAKE IT

CRYSTAL CLEAR. HEROES AT WAR & HOMELESS AT HOME.

THERE IS NOTHING SADDER THAN LOOKING INTO

THE EYES OF AN INJURED VET, THAT FEELS BETRAYED

BY HIS OWN LAND. OUR TITANS COME HOME BROKEN

& IT IS OUR PATRIOTIC RESPONSIBILITY TO HEAL THEIR

BODIES & MINDS IN ANY WAY HUMANLY POSSIBLE.

Obama did go see troops when he could or when it would not be seen as a political move. Mccain has not been so honorable when he sees our toops he makes a point of policalizing his visits. People please for the good of our country stop accepting the lies of the republicans.

Great, get them moving on this urgent matter. Too much time has been wasted on helping our troops.

McCain has had government provided health insurance since the day he was born.

Have you?

lieberman is not a democrat as the article indicates. correct this error please.

Please name one veterans group that supports John McCain. He has voted against the majority of bills that would help vets yet he always says he is the one who supports the veterans. Get the facts. Don't believe it just because he says it. Obama has voted much more often to support benefits for the troops. Check that out. It's the truth!

Why is pro war Loserman's name appearing as Democrat? He was indeed elected on Democratic Party's ticket, but has turned his coat and now supports McWar.

Hussein Obama has no desire to help the vets…he is just trying to get votes. I don't believe the military personnel will vote for a person that wants to cut the military and our homeland security by getting rid of the nuclear power. You Democrats need to read his book to see how he really feels about Americans and his Muslim religion. You need to read before you make your offhanded remarks.

More ideas from the Obama campaign. Wheres the ides from McCain..? Oh yea, I remember, not IDEAS just high school gossip and lies! More of the same McCain supporters need to get smart QUICK!! Come on people why trash ideas?..just like the trashing of a tire gague..just a tire gauge huh?..look at the whole plan people, then again McCain supporters can't retain that much information, they only understand the one or two sentence gimmicks and lies. All we hear from republicans is , ahh Paris, ahh Brittney, ahh Muslim…and they call Obama out of touch and elitist?..give me a TBI. How narrow minded and out of touch is this $600 pair of shoe wearing elitist McCain?..so out of touch he thinks we'll fall for the "off-shore drilling" to destroy some more of our environment, and fill the pockets of their big oil buddies!!..that way they can all get some $600 Ferragamo's!! Let's get smart America..pursue ideas and facts, and dont trash and idea just because Obama changed his mind to it..wouldn't we rather have someone in office that would embrace the right ideas and be ok with being wrong than have another bush that would ruin our country just to not admit that he was wrong!!
Let's get it right this time!!!

Is it my imagination or is Obama's hair turning gray around the edges since he started his campaigning? If this guy is turning gray now can you imagine what he will look like if he gets elected? Every day brings a new flip-flop - he just isn't Presidential - he just wants the world to believe he is. Nice acting job.

Go Obama!

"He wouldn't even see the troops in Germany when there was no photo-op. Pandering, plain and simple, but at least the vets may get some benefit from it."

Already proven false.. do your research please.

As for "changing opinions"… well McCain changed his on offshore drilling as well. So please don't talk to me about changing opinions… McCain has flipped on so many things it isn't even funny.

No Hillary no vote.

You comprehend that Barry?

it's so sad that so many anti-obama people really think he does not like the troops. with one vets group, mccain's record is an F. with another, it's 20%.

for obama, his record is a B+ with one group and 80% with another. it's false to say he didn't visit the troops while overseas. even the ad mccain put out included footage of him playing ball with the troops on that trip! and there was coverage of him having breakfast with the troops on that same trip! he wasn't able to visit the troops on one leg of the trip only.

in the meantime, mccain mocks one small line of several pages of energy plans, wasting time and money. i'm not sure why people would fear electing a smart president again. do you really want to elect a president who wastes money this way and has no time to address serious issues?

I think it's good that Obama and other Senators are coming out to show more support for the health of the troops. John McCain clearly has turned his back on his fellow soldiers which I find very troubling. Not sure if it will be enough to change the minds of some of these swing state voters - who just might want 4 more years of Bushstyle policies.

LADIES & GENTLEMEN BE CAREFUL.

WE CAN AFFORD THE WAR BUT TREATING THE INJURED

IS WAY TOO EXPENSIVE, AS PER MCMORON.

THE WAY WE FIGURE, IF WE CAN'T AFFORD TO TAKE CARE

OF OUR INJURED VETS, WE SHOULD NOT GO TO WAR,

IN THE FIRST PLACE. RESPONSIBILITY TO OUTS COMES FIRST.

OBayhma 08!

John McCain will certainly oppose this measure. Per his GI bill logic…..giving soldiers more coverage will encourage them to get TBI's in order to take advantage of the benefit that they clearly have not earned.

Obama 08

Iraq War Vet 2004-05

Lieberman is an Independant leaning Republician, not a Democrate. Please change your typo.

Anything to the story going around now about Obama's illigitimate child??
Anything to the story about his raising taxes on sale of a home for retireds?
Anything to the story that he is finally getting some sense, and reconsidering Hillary for VP?
He MIGHT get my vote if she is VP, but sure not without it. I think "Mr. Important" is in for a surprise in Nov.

I noticed this article mentions "Joe Lieberman, D-CT"

That's no longer accurate!

Dear Friends:
So Bill Clinton says he has never said a racial or sexist statement!
Well I worked in the mortgage business during his administration as president. His way of underwriting and watching and responding to complaints of fraud and racially over underwriting for real estate loans in favor of 78% Debt to income and the risks of stated income and misuse of loan officers lead to the down turn of the Savings and Loan and the present economic real estate disaster!!!! Racially he by negating his responsiblity said that blacks get prvilidges for politics!
ANd black females got more and Latinos then and now when it compares social services. Liar! Liar! Liar! Bill your pants are on fire!

The really sad thing is that most of you Dems think he cares about the troops—Dems being against the war–NEVER honor the troops–
This is a show just like all others he has put out so he can hear his name being chanted—
It's a joke most of the people I talk too think it's a joke also—
McCain will win primarily because of the OBAMA Attitude—
Easy Win–

to all of you "never obama" folks—what is it that you hate about the guy?? it makes absolutely no sense for anyone who makes less than about 500k a year to vote for mccain! he has said he plans on just following blindly in bush's FAILED shoes. bush is the WORST president in u.s. histry, and you want to vote for a guy who supports him and promises to continue his FAILED policies??

PLEASE research obama ON YOUR OWN. dont listen to the white shills like hannity, limbought, etc… talk about elitist, they openly say things like, "you cant have money from my wallet…" they are pigs!

so here are some obama FACTS:

1. if you make LESS THAN 250K a year, YOUR TAXES WILL GO DOWN, NOT UP!!!!

2. obama wants to tax the DISGUSTING, history-making profits the oil companies are making off all of us right now!! can you imagine how much money that will be??? and with a democratic pres and congress, IT WILL HAPPEN (cuz they wont have a repug oil president blcoking everything).

3. obama SUPPORTS our troops. he wants to have all the medical care they need—physically and emotionally.

4. obama supports helping out the families of our troops, that have been devestated by this disastrous economy and president!

5. obama is LIKED around the world, this is VERY important when it comes to foreign policy. there will ALWAYS be terrorists and there will never be peace in the middle east, so more wars in the region just make more money for bush and his pals (which is their goal).

6. obama wants us off oil. he wants to put a lot of the oil company profits into renewable resources, LIKE THE REST OF THE CIVILIZED WORLD IS DOING!!! oil is the past, oil makes us weak. and dont believe the righties that we have enough oil, we dont. and offshore drilling is an absolute JOKE!!!

this list goes on and on. it's a very simple choice, a prosperous peaceful america and world—or more of the same cr@p we're dealing with now!!!

the only people who have an "excuse" to not want president obama is redneck racists and the pro-life ultra-conservatives. but the VAST majority of america will benefit ONLY from obama!

I am very impressed with Sen. Obama & Bayh! When McCain does nothing but throw stoned and demean his opponent, Sen. Obama gracefully rises above the…….madness of negative campaign to offer solutions!

Well done, well done!

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE…….. ARE YOU READY TO MOVE ONTO A BETTER FUTURE????????????????????????????????

ARE YOU BETTER OFF THAN YOU WERE 8 YEARS AGO???NO?

Why now? some ask. Why did it take this long? Repugs were in charge all this time and never did a THING about help troops get home/stay healthy. Just send more troops, we'll make more is their line.

Where is Johnny? Is it true he is at Sturgis with all those upstanding, well educated, and moral bikers/voters? Go tell it on the mountain, Johnny!!!

Oh Boy!!??

McCain, the "war hero" is against the GI bill!

AF Vet and you others claiming Democrats don't care about vets, you need to stop spinning out B.S. and think like grownups for a change. Democrats have sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, and other loved ones in the armed forces too. They die as easily and serve just as well as those loved by Republicans. Some of us have generations of military in our families who have proudly served. It is one of the most un-American things I can think of to try to attach party to patriotism. I do know that a lot of Democrats tend to think that American lives are dear and that although we will sacrifice them for causes greater than ourselves, we should be sure that we are sacrificing for principles worthy of American blood and in a way that does not dishonor that sacrifice. If we all really cared about Vets, we would fund them properly for equipment from the start of a war, rotate them properly to keep touch with families, keep diplomacy active while they fight, give their families adequate housing and benefits and support while they are away, and then when they come back injured or come back at all, make sure their sacrifice gets them excellent health care, benefits, education and support for the stress, rather than putting them through all sorts of hell and generally forgetting about them. Waving flags, putting bumpers stickers everywhere and denigrating anybody who point out abuses of our soldiers doesn't do the country justice or the soldiers who defend it and execute its policy.

I"d hate to see Hillary get tied up with something like Obama. She is much too nice a person!

Obama without hillery is going to be a very close race. With hillery on the ticket he is in

But Obama was giving free beer in Germany and did not stop to see the injured!

If Obama pick the Senator from Indiana he might as well withdraqw from the election. I live in Indiana, I would not vote for Obama and I'm democrat. After the other Indiana V.P. who wants another Indiana Senator in line to lead our country.

I am a democrat and was a Hillary supporter that has been asked to change my loyalty to Obama.
How can I? He has been in the Senate for 3 years and is now finally deciding to do something other than criticize others actions? This new bill sounds good ( I haven't seen enough info to knwo for sure) but where was he on helping the troops a year ago? Where was he on bills on health care, the economy, the engery crisis?
Now he wants us to use stratigic reserves and not consider that pandering but Hillary and McCains gas tax holiday was?
In June there was no way he or his backers would agree to seatign the full Florida and Michigan dlegations but today its OK?
Who is this man and why doe she treat us like we are idiots?
McCain is out of touch and too old for the office and frankly I have very different beliefs than him, but at least he's more true to his word.
Obama needs to step back and admit he hasn't learned enough about the issues to be the candidate this parrticular year.
We really need a third party cnadidate in 2008!!!!!

Senator Obama is such an decent, upstanding, intelligent, kind human being. He really cares about people. CNN has never had a story on McCain's voting record when it comes to the troops — worst of any senator. He has been against Veterans and families of MIA soldiers getting any information on their missing kin. Watch the video of his angry exchange with a family member of a MIA soldier — google it. The MSM does not report on any of these stories, but thank goodness for the internet. A lot of truth can be uncover on the internet. Bloggers — you have me laughing at work with the nicknames you come with for McCain. You are really creative — McClone, McWar, McOld, McLair, etc. Keep up the good work!

Chuck, Sacramento August 4th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

You guys sound like whiney 5th graders. I hate to tell you this but helping out disabled troops is not some new Hillary idea. Benefits for vets has been around.

The war's been going on since March 2003. Why now good Senator? Oh I forgot, it's an election year. I guess once you're the President your attention will focus on how to get people on welfare roles once again.

Obama is truly a candidate of change. He changes daily on what he stands for and what positions he holds. Yes, he is a person for change.

New term now on blogs: PUMAbots.

I'll bite… I am willing to be one if it restores the democratic process that the DNC under pressure from the hateful Obama camp subverted.

Long live democracy.

Down with the demogogue.

Reading those posts are quite enlightening. Do people notice that every democrat comes up with facts, policies and all the reps just throw insults (when it's not plain lies).

This phenomenon is quite amazing but tough to explain. One reason would be that the reps have a complete lack of morality, which would explain the ease with which they lie. The other one, not politically correct, would attribute a lack of intelligence to reps supporters, explaining why all they can do is to repeat the lines they heard on Fox news.

Ummm….Liebermann is an Independent!

Obama is like the leaves blowing in the wind. It depends on which direction the wind is blowing as to which side he is on. He is looking more and more unprofessional and I must say that this man is not capable of leading a big country like America. If you fellow americans want this great country to become like a third world country then vote for Obama but if you want this country to prosper then you will NOT vote for Obama. Obama says what he feels that you the voters want to hear that's why he keeps changing his stance. I am so disappointed thet the DNC and superdelegates let a good candidate not get voted in as the nominee and instead selected this person who is only going to let the republicans win again in November. Shame on you DNC and superdelegates and you will all regret it in November and you can only blame yourselves for the loss.

I am so glad that more and more people are beginning to see through Obama's quest for power.

He will lie at the drop of a hat to get the votes he needs to get into power.

He has no solid stance on ANYTHING!

I've voted for Democrats for 22 years, but not this time. McCain is more like what the Democratic Party used to stand for.

One of many Democrats for McCain '08!

NC Man August 4th, 2008 2:29 pm ET
But Obama what didn't you go see the troops????
You Know why ….. you can call it Trapped …….McCain his Camp and the Penagon….. Those Scumbags had an Attack for him no matter WHAT……

The costs of this war in Iraq is $542,000,000,000 and rising. Some economists say it will top $3 Trillion.
However, it is the human costs that is immeasurable and concerns me most. My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost their loved ones, those 320,000 suffering TBI and all the other wounded due to the Iraq War.

Democrats are the REAL supporters of troops and Republicans rarely support more funding for better healthcare or benefits for veterans.

Bayh would be an excellent choice for VP or Ed Rendell.

H - nice intelligent comment. Thank you for adding something of value to this discussion - NOT!

Deb, Okalahoma - Get over it. Hillary lost. Quit whining and/or cutting off your nose to spite your face.

And for those who think he didn't visit the troops, it is pretty clear that you are NOT paying attention. He visited the troops in Iraq on his recent trip. How did you manage to miss that with all the coverage that he received and that you complain about?

Those critical of this move are grasping at straws. If he didn't do something, you would be critical. Now that he did, and did so before McSame, you are saying that it is self-motivated. You can't have it both ways. I am a Democrat training to help brain-injured soldiers retain benefits. What are you doing?

NeverObama: Please go to Google for Government (BTW created by Obama and a republican member of congress) or what ever way you want to to look up McCain's record on voting for veteran's benefits. Obama has a far better voting record favoring veterans and those who are currently on the front lines than McBullsh!t has. One of those votes took place recently, and McBullsh!t voted against it because he'd rather give good benefits to those in an attempt to force our men and women in uniform to make the military their career ONLY. Not everyone wants to be John McCain when they grow up. He is a lying manipulative joke.

My favorite thing about Democrat lawmakers is that their solution for any and everything is tax the wealthy, both people and business. My favorite thing about Democrat electorates is they don't understand that they will be negatively impacted by higher taxes and they vehemently attack the Republican candidates without any facts. It is just simple name calling. For 2008, they use "Mc" and add a term behind it. Democrats can never spit out facts…just the hearsay they candidates preach…for 2008, hearsay their new Messiah preaches. Democrats remind of kids; their answer for everything is "because" or silly name calling. Want to see how socialistic Democrats are, go check out that Employee Free Choice act that is trying to give unions superpowers. Obama is supporting that big time…so is the Communist Party of America. Hmmmm!

Again, Obama uses one of Hillary's big issues. She was the one who brought it to our attention, explaining what sort of injuries they were, and the urgency of meeting the needs of these injured soldiers. SHE is the one with the really important issues and Obama, with nothing of his own, is now using hers. What a mistake the DNC, Dean, and the Superdelegates made when they appointed Obama as the the Democratic candidate!

I am Hillary all the way. I tried to get on board with Obama but there is no way I can. I am not writing her name in the ballot. I will however, vote for McCain. He will only last 4 years and she can run against him to make it right in 2012. Sad to say, but it looks like we are picking between two candidates that don;t really match up.

Hillary 2012!!!!

Is it true that John McCain is really a muslim?

Wouldn't be suprised if Batman & Robin get the "return to sender" based on senders needing the therapy more than our troops……

Do we really need those conventions? Candidates have already been chosen and elected, so it seems. Why waste more taxpayers money on more good times for a group of party hardies.

The goes that empty suit and secret Muslim acting, Flip Flopping, Rezko dealing, Rev Wright worshipping, Messiah pretending, Hussein naming, Elitist being, World Citizen senator 'Trying' to win my vote again!

Sorry Obama you can't 'win' my vote(you already had it at Hello!)

Did I mention he doesn't wear a Flag Pin?

Go Obama in 08!

Is there a veterans group that supports McCain? If there were it would be all over the news how the vets support McCain……why haven't we heard anything about it? Because McCain has not supported them. He is all about big business and big money….they use our troops to get what they want but don't have any desire to support them when they are back home. No contract bids for big business in Iraq….thats what our troops are fighting for……Check out McCain's voting record on the matter……..Enough said

Joe LIEberman is not a democrat!!!

McCain supports the troops except if it costs money. Maybe if the veterans got together and started an oil company, he would be on their side. He may be a veteran, but when it comes to veterans benefits, he is a total fraud. He represents the robber barons, and no one else matters.

NEVEROBAMA August 4th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Rich in Seattle

Your candidate is a joke!!! What has he done for the past 3 years for our Vets? Now he shows his concern? Please he is one of the worst politicians of our time.

McCain 08
_____________________________________________________
and McCain has done what in the last 26 for Vets?….silence? oh I'll tell you Nothing but harm…the McCain Bill1991 making it impossible for families to get info about POWs who never came home, No on the GI bills, YES to illegal war…hmmmmm sounds fishy to me. i guess IF Vets had $2 million to give McCain maybe then McCain would be interested in them. and one more thing, IF McCain is a hero, why does he REFUSE to release his Military Records?

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

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 and independence from Middle East oil dependency in 10 years, Looking out for our Vets. On the other hand, we have McCain offering a tire gauge, peeks at Britney and Paris, and a cameo by John's old buddy, Moses. This is going to be a very difficult decision"

OBAMA 08′

Once again, the REAL "Support Our Troops" is being done by Democrats. Those that SAY they support our troops by trusting the republicans to KEEP them over there with litlle emphasis on taking CARE of them. This particular vet can not go the gop direction anymore- I switched parties long ago and I'm glad I did!

Tthose that say why didn't Obama do something for the vets before running for election, then you are misinformed about the candidates that are running for office. Obama has sponsored and co-sponsored several bills for veteran rights, especially their healthcare, in Illinois.

Although I'm a democrat and will vote for Obama, I listented to each candidate speeches, visited their website, and looked into past bills from each. I advise all to do the same.

Why did McCain scrub his web-site, deleting all mention of McCain being "The One"? Go to Crooks and Liars and uncover another mccain hypocrisy.

Obama is a flip flopper.

Want higher taxes!!!
Want higher gas prices!!!!
Want to shrink our Military forces!!!
Want to fill unsecure in your own country and home!!!!
Don't want to drill and send our money to terroist!!!!

Vote for a democrap!!!

While Obama is doing what he can to care for our troops as always. McCain riding on the POW coatails does nothing but attack Obama. McKeatingFive…what is your plan? What say you?

To H: If you are planning to vote for McCain, please remember that it is considered a form of mental illness to be fixated on one person to the point of mad obsession. If you require futher explanation–recent ads and events clearly show that McCain is completely obsessed with Obama–and he has good reason to be

some of you McCainadics crack me up…..

****Obama doesn't support our troops****……and then when this story comes out…..

******Obama is only doing this to get coverage*****……
make up your freaking minds!!!!!!!!!!!!

and please state for me, what in the last 6 months or so, has McCain done for the troops….other than tell them they may have to stay in Iraq for another 100 years…

You'd think after the Iraq trip, they would learn….but noooooooooooooo…

Offshore drill! drill!! drill!!!. On your marks, set, GO! Are we ready to drill our way out? As an immediate solution, and when I said immediate, I mean a solution by next month, three months - ok, Nine months. Can McCain look the American people in the eyes and unequivocally affirm that we start drilling here and now today and in three months, six months, or nine months, we would have an immediate solution at the pump to solve the energy crises? Can McCain affirm to that? One to three months or at most in six months, our energy headech would be solved by offshore drilling? Bush has been in the office for the past seven and half years and as an oil man from TX, he has not made it an urgency issue to beat the drum to drill offshore and he had a republican controlled congress at his disposal. But all of a sudden and less than four months to leave office, Bush and McCain are blaming the Democrats for not helping the American people drill offshore to drill our way out of years of Bush/McCain neglect. That ironic! Less we forget, Bush was the President that urged the American people to buy SUVs - how we forget.

Sam, MI.

NO McCain….America is NOT for sale…IF you were thinking about the country you would spend more time following Obama's leadership in bringing people together as opposed to trying to tear people apart…Obama is a real leader, not a swap meet politician like McCain who's up for the highest bitter…get it BITTER. Obama 08′ "dropin it like a sock"

Veterans who are "aware" know that McCain has voted AGAINST the last 10 bills to help veterans. He was AGAINST the Webb bill. Obama sponsored a bill in the past to help veterans with personal things like paying for phone calls and obtaining food, etc.

Vote Obama.

Yes, one waits with baited breath for the McCain Straight Talk Express to further derail with another petty attack on this one; the mind boggles as to how idiotic their next reponse will be, and whether they can still top themselves (or bottom out). What a shame to see this candidate put winning ahead of his fast-depleting reputation; I used to respect him even when disagreeing with him, but now he elicits only profound disappoinment in how effectively he is squandering his past in pursuit of his ever-less-likely future.

Opportunites lost ,can never be regained!!

Why is it, that these are all present democrats or former democRATS, signing this letter of concern; and no Republicans……………………

Whoever Obama's VP pick is, he will make a rational decision based on many, many factors. Regardless of such, I know he will surround himself with only the best. He has shown this during the primary season, and he will over time continue talking about the issues that face our country — and not stoop to the low road that McCain has done.

In fact, I hope McCain continues to waste his money putting out dumb commercials. Can't wait for the first debate!

Very clear and stark choices here, folks. Either we continue the republican way and we all get screwed in the rear, or we change direction for the sake of our country.

If McCain truly cared about veterans, he would have supported the new GI Bill, which he didn't even bother to show up to vote for.

ALWAYS liked Bill AND Hill- both have dedicated themselves to bettering America.

Until this primary. NOW I LOVE BOTH OF THEM.

The way they were kicked in the butt by their own party just to advantage the demogogue, Obama…. well it went beyond the lilly white pale…

I AM NOW NO LONGER A LIFE LONG TRUE BLUE DEMOCRATIC VOTER.

my FIRST defection from voting for the party nominee. I do not care for stolen rigged fixed primaries.

I will protest until the DNC stops swiftboating their own best candidate for the beautiful empty black ones.

There is an email going around the internet , allegedly from a soldier in Afghanistan, saying that Obama snubbed the troops in Afghanistatn and did not visit with them. I would like to know if Obama really did visit with the troops in Afghanistan or whether he only visited with the commanders. With today's campaign mud slinging, it is difficult to know if that email is true or not. I would like to know if Obama really spent time visiting with the troops in Afghanistan, or whether Obama's Afghanistatn trip was just a political photo opportunity.

It is about time,someone started taking care of our troops. Hillary ,I'm sure ,is tired of standing alone in that corner! She must have told him what to do!!! Well,as much as it is appreciated for the troops,it doesn't erase Obama's indifference in Germany!

This story was out a little over a year ago. All over the news,
actually we can thank a journalist for bringing it to the table.
And it got attention. This is old news Obama people.
A solution that's already been talked about and talked about.

McCain is a joke! He keeps talking about how the media is so fixated on Obama, but yet he can't stop making commercials about him. His commercials say nothing about what, if anything, he will do about anything. He's totally wasting his money on Obama.

OBAMA '08

I wonder does McCain think injuries to our soilders in combat is funny. Politics or no politics our soilders need our support.

That's why Obama gets my vote ! He is focused on issues important to ALL americans.

Unlike John Mc Bush, who is only focused on bringing down the political opposition with negative campaign tactics, so he can continue the failed policies of Bush / Cheney.

Vote for Barack Obama…It's the right thing to do !!!

Perfect match. 2 do nothing Senators teaming up to do…… Nothing.

Great team.

Interesting that he nows cares about the tropps when he needs their support. Where was he when they needed him????????

PANDERING…….

Obama has an answer for everything, but a plan for nothing.

Obama had better proceed with caution when it comes to matching wits with McCain over any Veterans issue. Want to see the guy get jumped on big time, when he starts talking about Veterans and their affairs he will draw fire big time. We do not like the uninformed commenting our our best interest. If you haven't walked the walk you better not talk the talk.

SICK AND TIRED OF THIS ELECTION, CANT WAIT FOR IT TO BE OVER. TIRED OF CNN, MSNBC, FIX NEWS, YOU GUYS ARE SO FULL OF CRAP. WHEN THIS WHOLE THING IS OVER WITH, I WONDER IF YOU WILL CONTINUE TALKING ABOUT OBAMA.

Sue in Florida said "Hey Obama folks, Soon we will see Obama begging Hillary for help.we warned you!!!

————–

Hey Sue, Hillary is the bum on the street begging with her hand out to re-pay her debt. Now be a good liitle feminist and repay her debt.
I did, but then again I always give to charity

Between this and representing the U.S. in the Middle East and Europe, senator Obama is already making the world a better place. Meanwhile, senaotor McCain's Low Road Express becomes ever more deceitful, slimey and down right bizzarre.

You mean 'himself' finally actually did something as a Senator? I don't believe it, Mr. Do-Nothing but Present actually did something. Shame it is something that has already been done. Of course if the man did his job as it is intended to be done instead of using it as a stepping stone to his next objective, he would have known. And anyone, who accuses Mccain of having TBI is a pig and needs to spend a few years dangling in a cage, then you can mouth off you idiot, moron. I'll bet most of you Bamama fans have never done anything worse than burn your hand on your latte'. I hope Bamama wins, and you all will be living on welfare.

I just can't wait for Obama to say that he is in favor of opening up offshore drilling and drilling in Alaska. His mindless drones will then start saying how great he is and that he is showing he has a flexible campaign strategy for solutions…clearly forgetting they have been ranting for weeks that offshore drilling is merely a gimmick. Bahhhhhh goes the sheep.

Compare McCain and Obama's voting records for Veterans. What is McCain's real record in Vietnam- he knows how to win wars. He was never a military commander.

About the Present vote that is an Ilnois thing. Understand the difference.

Education. Vouchers do not work. You are just moving the money from one pot to another. Fix the schools- period. Start paying teachers and giving them other benefits.

Glad to here it I hope it isn't just more political posturing.

Obama and his race-baiting allies- MSNBC, CNN, Roland, Jamal, D Brazille, Michelle and all his hateful cult followers- have turned HILL and BILL into heroes and legends for suffering so bravely while being unfairly attacked and demeaned and slandered…BY THEIR OWN PARTY.

Way to go Obamadiots.

Justin in CA and NC Man: Try to keep up. Thie McCain myth about Obama's decision about visiting the troops has been debunked by the reporters and people who were actually there!!

Just wondering: Where has McCain been for the past 26 years. Please tell me all the specific legislation he keeps touting about himself??

Jon: Try to hold more than one proposal in your mind at the same time. Obama's energy proposal contain both short term relief as well as long term proposals.

When is Senator McCain going to take his shift with his fellow Republicans in Washington, DC??

Hey Anonymous–
Thank God you live in America–
There are a lot of places you could get thrown in Jail for those comments—
If you had 1% of the character of either person running for President that would be a miracle—
But there is good news for you—
You can even vote—What a Country—!!
Too bad your in it !!!
Wish they would put this on but only about 1 out of 3 dp get on—
I quess they want to make it look like everyone is for Obama–
Trust me–
He's not winning !!

so much for "he hates the troops".if mccain win in nov i am moving to iraq,trust me it will be better than what mcbush will do to this country.

At least Mr. Obama is DOING something other than using the troops as pawns and props while voting against every senate bill that would benefit them like someone else by the name of Grampy McSame as Bush who just talks about "honoring" them with his hollow psuedo-patriotism.

While obama is addressing the issuses and our problems as well as addressing the issuses of our troops, Where is mccain off putting together another childish ad who will he insult now??? and turn around and say hes just having FUN well senator mccain WHEN ARE YOU GONNA GET SERIOUS LIKE SENATOR OBAMA OR ARE YOU GONNA LET HIM DO ALL OF THE WORK AND THEN SNEAKILY TRY TO TAKE CREDIT AND JUMP ON BOARD WITH HIM YOUR PATHETIC MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA/08

All the Obama Haters! KMA

Bayh, Clinton, Kennedy, Kerry, Lieberman. Isn't that simply called alphabetical order!!!!

If McCain thinks spending 6 years in a cell makes him ready to serve as president. Then I have a whole bunch of potential candidates for the GOP in Starke Prison here in FL.

If these jokes and mocking Obama is how he treats people he claims to respect. Then what will he do with foreign leaders he doesn't like? He'll go to war with them that's what. There will be no diplomacy with temper tantrum McCain. It will more shoot first make up lies later GW foreign policy.

And last, Can anyone seriously allow a man who has no clue where Iraq is to have his finger on the nuclear trigger?.

for all those who questions why it has taken Obama so long to get involved with this cause ………bite me…..he is the only candidate left who opposed to war from the start……he has only been in the senate for a lil over 180 days…….you may wanna question Americas POW MC mygrandadddy and daddy got me my wings……..he has been in the senate for 26 years and these issues are not new……..some of you are just Obama haters and whatever he does will never be enough….I can live with it but I can't stand the lobsided critique when Mc Clueless hasn't done anything as of late along with not remembering much lately……….down with the rethug oppressors and lets gamble with change…….

Why didn't he visit the troops in hospital during his recent European trip??? Clearly if Sen Obama felt this was a worthwhile endeavor he would have visited them. This is just a publicity stunt that should be seen for what it is. Our vets are deserving of better and any and all support and should not be used as a vehicle for political gain!

The republicans say they support the war. The time has come to institute a draft for military service. Let everyone do some of the heavy lifting. Our gutless legislators are home for five weeks doing nothing. When are people going to demand results from these sleazebags? Draft everyone, see if the republicans still want the status Quo. In all of our countries history we haven't had such dishonest, corrupt, big business adoration. The republicans are shameful, and the dem's not much better.

Another "rabbit" trick from Obama — no substance to his latest claims.

Are you guys talking about Gepeto Liberman?

The next president OBAMA has shown LEADERSHIP as far as the

troops….McWar doesn't give a RATS BUTT about the troops …only
,
his OIL BUDDIES..that Cheney, Bush, McWar are willing to make

money on the dead soldiers backs……they will kill as many as they

can to get the oil companies to make money for all of them

Another example who is the thru leader here!

Barack so many people love you just because
you are yourself all the way. Stay like that, please!

NEVEROBAMA August 4th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Actually there are veteran groups that grade the senators amd Obama recieved an 80 and McCain a 20. These are non-partisan groups and if you don't beleive me then go check it out for yourself. It's a big dfference betweem being a vet and actually supporting vets. McCain gets away with not supporting the vets because he was a POV which is unfair.

Just more photo op garbage from Obama.

Veterans already receive high-quality care for traumatic brain injury and other conditions. You should visit a military hospital some time — I regularly visit one in San Diego, where my friend is treated.

You have no idea how fabulously veterans and active-duty personnel are treated and cared for with the latest technology and patient care services. The rest of U.S. health care should be this outstanding!

I am deeply disturbed in both candidates now, they are moving discussiion of tapping into ANWR as if you can count on it as being reality now. This is fundamentally dangerous to the US in many ways. 1. It perpatually adds to global warming and does not solve the problems we face. 2. The last pristine place in the nation will be destroyed without batting an eye. 3. When we run out of our oil, think of even higher gas prices, if other oil-rich nations decide to let us live. 4. Relying on the oil companies for scratching our backs later is very scary, because they will follow where the money takes them, i.e. China nad India. 5. Finally, there is NO GUARANTEE that the oil tapped from ANWR will ever hit the US market. It could be sold to the Chinese or India. ASK QUESTIONS PEOPLE!!!
WAKE UP!!
WAKE UP!!
WAKE UP!!

Way to go Barack, you are doing a great job.

Happy Birthday Senator, take some time out for yourself today. You're allowed.

O/08

It is obvious that this man is not ready to be President—
His energy plan is fill your tires—
WE already take care of Brain Injuries—

Let's Face it Dems—
Facts—
McCain is not running a great Campaign—
Right or wrony –you hate George Bush—
The Economy is not in Good Shape–
It's a Democrat Cycle for President—
YET
Race is a statisical Dead Heat—
The people that will vote will recognize his inexperience—
He ran 4 Years too Early—
CLINTON should have run for President with OBAMA as Vice President which would have probably Guarantee 16 Years of Dem rule–
Thank Goodness they were not smart enough to figure that out—
Now it will probably be McCain for 4 then Hilliary for 8—
Thay's my quess—Obama will be playing footsie with Ludacrius !!

Obama must be watching the polling again. Start the pandering.

Just another example of the McCain campaign seizing on just about anything to mock. They really need to get a grip and campaign about the issues instead of trying to divert everything to a personality race.

That's not a winning platform…if people vote on image McCain is really dead in the water.

Wait until you see the earmarks on this bad boy!

Jon,

Please explain why drilling cannot be done on the SIXTY-EIGHT MILLION acres of area that the Oil companies already have leases on. Who is preventing that? Nobody.

Explain how giving them millions of more acres of area to drill in is going to change anything when they don't use the area that they have?

If Jesus himself came back today, the Republicans would find a lying, fear mongering way to be against him. 'he has long hair'..'he wears Muslim looking clothes'. 'he was against the surge'…
All this lying negative junk will work about as well as it worked for the fat lady who finally sang.

I will not longer watch CNN. Report the news, the American people deserve better. I will go to channel 13 or BBC or huffingtonpost.

Okay, that is a good thing. Demonstrating concern for our troops does not mean that Obama is needed as our next President. There are many decent and caring folks out there, but very few DESERVE the honor of being our next President. Obama has done nothing to DESERVE the honor of being our next President. He is just a "show boat".

ALL OBAMA HATERS,

YOU SOUND BITTER, WHAT'S WRONG, MCCAIN CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT HE SAID 2 MINUTES AFTER HE SAY IT. MCCAIN MEMORY LOSS WILL ALLOW HIM TO MAKE BAD DECISIONS FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, IF YOU THINK BUSH HAS MESSED US UP, MCCAIN WILL DO MORE DAMAGE. I WOULD NOT VOTE FOR MCCAIN BECAUSE HE HAS MEMORY LOSS AND HIS TRAUMA FROM THE WAR AND HIS ANGER ISSUES, WILL REALLY HARM ALL AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Clearly this should not be a political issue. Every Senator of both parties along with Independents should be advocating for every available help for those with brain injury. The more immediate help and retraining of the brain the less long term cost to tax payers. The brain is elastic, but early help is essential.

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows the race for the White House is tied with Barack Obama and John McCain each attracting 44% of the vote. However, when "leaners" are included, it’s McCain 47% and Obama 46%.

McCain is currently viewed favorably by 55% of the nation’s voters, Obama by 51%. That is the lowest rating for Obama since he wrapped up the nomination. Obama is viewed favorably by 83% of Democrats, 22% of Republicans, and 47% of unaffiliated voters. For McCain, the numbers are 87% favorable among Republicans, 26% among Democrats, and 61% among unaffiliated voters.

TO BROOKLYN

Why did Senator Obama not do all of these nice things before running for office? Curious…
______________________________________________________

Why isn't McCain doing them NOW? Cause he's too busy taking the low road…

Why is CNN not reporting the news? I have not seen any mention of the donations that Hess made to McCain's campaign the day after he called for off shore drilling. These are the issues the American people expect the MSM to report. If the truth was reported, this election would be a landslide for barak. How biased!

In reading some of the comments I realize we are in a sad state. As one presidential hopeful concentrates on the issues…the bashers keep bashing. He tries to get help for the veterans but has to get questioned on a two week old issue of "not visiting the troops.. Come on people let's focus so we can get this right. Our country is on the brink of a disaster, please let's join together to elect the better person which is Barack Obama. This November is the most important one I can remember. McCain has no real answers that is why he is taking the time to have "playful, humorous" ads developed.

what does barack obama know about foreign policy…NOTHING…i think i know more….geez

Jeez. The "why didn't you go see the troops" smear is so ridiculous. McCain's own campaign on their blog even acknowledged that they had the story wrong. He did go see the troops, several times. They even used VIDEO of him visiting the troops in their attack ad. But please, continue to distract voters with falsehoods because that's the only way you'll get McCain elected.

I'm glad to see TBI is being addressed in this campaign. I just hope that this won't end up being another forgotten campaign promise.

The tremendous strides being made in the areas of Poly-Trauma is amazing, and can only continue with those in need receiving and being covered for the newest and best treatments. I applaud all the Senators involved in this letter - but as it's only a letter I will save true kudos when something is actually changed and done to help guarantee this countries wounded warriors get the best care that we can provide for them!

The Romney ticker was closed, so I'll post here:

Obama is not only dishonest - he is a race-card playing, race-baiting, arrogant, lying, flip-flopping, DISENFRANCHIZING, egotistical, phoney, afraid to debate, stuttering and stumbling fool (except when he's reading a pre-written speech) with a racist disgusting wife and very questionable connections.

I wish he'd go back to Germany and stay there forever. He can take nasty big mouth ugly Michelle with him.

I was a democrat and am waiting for Obama to lose…(laughing in the inside seeing his poll slipping) i guess it's time for the democratic party to learn a lesson!! I guess the party will only reunite after the inevitable loss of Obama in 2008.

McCain have voted again over 100 benefits to GI and our vets!!

Thanks again McOil !

obama the flip flopper…see I knew it all along…whatever he says is just bull….all he wanted to do was clinch the nomination…HE will say and Do whatever to get elected…c'mon getting black people to vote for him just bc he is black…whatever

Jon, drilling offshore saves us an estimated 4 cents a gallon on gas.

If this is the result of his Kenndy let panal which I am still wondering
what C Kennedy did to merit this process… did she ever hold any office or run for any maybe she is a professional polister…

Anyway whatever the Rookies does short of getting the % he needs to
win by putting Clinton on he will lose

Obama better pick his VP well. up by 3 points , give me break….

AF vet..I am an AF wife of 12 years and I think you are wrong about democrats. If you research both candidates you will find that Obama has done so much more than McCain for the troops. Obama has received much better grades than McCain from various Veteran's groups so please do your research before making blanket statements that have no grounding.

McCain is too busy whipping up gimmicks like tire pressure gauges and Paris Hilton ads to try and pull in the numbskull vote, who, sadly, are the real "deciders" in American elections.

True leadership. Thank you Senator Obama for supporting our troops in this real, tangible way.

Thanks OBAMA for focusing on real issues and not Paris and Britney. By the way, great energy plan!! I'm looking forward to my $7000 tax credit for a new Hybrid and $1500 Energy Rebate.

well,mcsame,needs to be the first to support the vets,but no; he has no new ideas,but old ideas.walk up America do not be fooled this time around. America needs a fresh start, and to regain our top position in the world. As a leader. mcsame is not the answer.
yes to obama-08

While I know it was not the intent of CNN with this report to let its audience know that Obama supports America's troops, thanks for letting your audience know that Obama cares about America's troops.

Question: are all of the other "political notables" (except for Hillary Clinton - who everyone knows Obama will not pick as his VP) potential running mates for the VP slot be virtue of having signed the letter to the Pentagon?

I think you folks over at the Clinton News Network should realize by now that Obama neither wants or needs your counsel on who he should pick as his VP.

I'm sure that the McCain camp will make this out to be another bad move. The McCain, and much of the media seems to attack every thing the man says or does. McCain, so committed to no negative campaigning, has certainly lost sight of that pledge.

Obama is a great American, and for the most part seems to be trying to run a decent campaign. He has been attacked from so many directions. I truly don't understand how anyone can support the Republicans for another four year term.

I wish he would be allowed some breathing room. No one mocks our illustrious current president when he gets on national television to tell us how strong the economy is. Meanwhile, Americans are hurting unlike they have in a very long time with higher prices on everything

Who in the heck is this Evan Bayh? If Obama is choosing an unknown, he better pick them fast and introduce him to the world or he will look extremely amatuerish to the American people. No one will feel comfortable voting for 2 people who are not well known !
Kathryn, Amherst MA

Veterans Care for all types of war and other injuries on oour troops will be taken care of by a very new and State of the Art facility
A new Walter Reed Veterans Medical Center. It will not be and never will be short of funds. Both Parties will see to that. And so it is not a political issue.

RIGHT ON OBAMA, AMERICAN PEOPLE WAKE UP AND VOTE FOR OBAMA TO BE PRESIDENT. IF YOU ARE NOT VOTING FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE IS NEW ON THE SCENE OR BECAUSE HE IS BLACK, HUMBLE YOURSELF AND VOTE FOR ONE THAT WILL HELP THE ECONOMY, GAS PRICES AND GETTING OUR TROOPS OUT OF IRAQ AND THAT WILL BE OBAMA. I ADMIRE OBAMA HE IS WILLING TO CHANGE POSITION AND IDEAS IF IT WILL HELP THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN A GREATER WAY. I LIKE OBAMA OUT HELPING THE TROOPS WHILE MCCAIN IS ATTACKING WITH HIS IMMATURE AND PETTY ADS. MCCAIN IS ONLY ATTACKING OBAMA'S CHARACTER BECAUSE HE HAS NO PLANS OR IDEAS TO PRESENT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

McCain and his campaign will never be able to match the tenacity or sincerity that Obama has for the American public, including military personnel. It just amazes me that McCain hasn't done anything to address this issue or any other real issue that we have as a country. When exactly is he going to inform the public just what he's about or what his policies on anything are? Go Obama! Oh and Happy Birthday!

Evan Bayh is a good choice for VP. He seems to be about doing the right things and doing them right. Keeping our jobs at home and not selling our country to foreign interests. Good on economy and immigration. I truly believe, he believes "THIS COUNTRY IS NOT FOR SALE" McCain means more Bush no thanks

Obama is such a joke. I can't believe the Democrats are backing this clown. Hillary would have been way ahead of McCain had she been the nominee.

Looks like I am voting for McCain…or maybe the Green Party, who knows…but it sure isn't going to be a vote for Obama!

McCain is already voting no on Vet bills, despite saying he hasn't. The same a saying he voted yes on a bill and was not there for the vote. McCain lies out of both sides of his face! McCain IS NOT for the vets, he is for the lobbyist, McCain has 59 lobbyists raising money for his campaign, more than any of the other presidential candidates, according to the latest finding from government watchdog group Public Citizen.

Obama all the way in '08

Ever see a restaurant open in your neighborhood only to see it shut-down in 6 to 8 months? That's because the owners wanted to be Maitre D's without having the experience for running a restaurant.

Clearly, John McCain is head and sholders above Obama when it comes to experience.

I'd like America to stay open beyond 6 to 8 months. That's why I'm voting for John McCain, and why everyone wanting an experienced hand at the helm should, too!

Obama has shown consistency to military families and Veterans issue since his days as an IL legislator. McCain with 28 years in Congress has shown a willingness not to ever support Veterans issues, it makes you think, what was John McCain "brainwash" about while a POW is he a candidate for Russia in disguise?

Let McCain attack all he wants. Didn't work for Clinton, won't work for him.

This is the act of a citizen not just a President to care for the one protecting our interest eben in this wrong war.

God Bless our Vets

btw HAPPY BIRTHDAY senator

MCain was a real hero 40 years ago, but that does not make him a hero now. He was held captive for most of the war. How does that make him an expert on national security? Read Obama's books and see who the real thinker is. If the country hands the presidency to McCain, it deserves what it gets. As for Bush, he simply stole it. I personally do not think either of the two candidates could respect himself if he did such as THAT!

funny when he is doing some very good work. the media does not want to cover it. What is wrong with America. Why do we only want the negetive.
this is very important stuff. It is a Stand Obama has had for a long time. NOT John McCain

Why doesn't McCain like our troops?

I couldnt agree with you more Rich

Obama for our Commander in Chief……….

Instead of slicing and dicing everything that Sen. Obama does and making crude, "funny" ads that distorts Obama's image, Sen. McCain should be fighing for veteran's health issues also. Instead he is dead silent regarding our veterans —not even having the decency to show up to vote for the G.I. Bill.

Our soldiers have performed valiantly and they get no help from the "war hero" who is running on the POW ticket to get him to the White House.

John McCain: The Maverick that has turned into a Muckraker.

I would love to hear what McMeanie has to say about this. It would be amazing for him to attack Obama on this issue because essentially he would be a