August 5, 2008
Posted: 11:35 AM ET

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Kerry spoke at an Obama fundraiser Monday night.
Kerry spoke at an Obama fundraiser Monday night.

BOSTON, Massachusetts (CNN) – Former Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry told donors at a Boston fundraiser for Barack Obama Monday night that John McCain is "dangerous" for the direction of the country.

Kerry listed Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran and North Korea as examples of foreign policy issues that he believes Obama has had more foresight on than McCain. He also noted that even the Bush administration has fallen in sync with Obama on several positions recently.

“John McCain is still stuck on the low road express,” said Kerry. “He doesn’t get it. He’s even dangerous, I think, for the direction of this country.”

Kerry accused McCain of repeated flip-flopping and going back on his word of running a clean campaign He also poked fun at McCain’s economic credentials.

“I don’t know if you know this,” joked Kerry, “John McCain is looking for someone for vice president who has more economic expertise than he does. So congratulations to all of you, you’re on the short list.”

UPDATE: The Republican National Committee blasted Kerry's remarks. (after the jump)

That wasn’t the only joke up the Massachusetts senator’s sleeve.

“I asked Barack what he wanted for his birthday and he said, ‘just three things: Indiana, Colorado, and Virginia.’”

As he wrapped up, Kerry introduced Harry Connick Jr. and his daughter, Kate, who sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Obama.

UPDATE: The Republican National Committee blasted Kerry's remarks.

“One of the few people who have less credibility on national security than John Kerry is the freshman senator from Illinois," said RNC spokesman Danny Diaz. "Barack Obama should focus on bolstering his paper thin resume as opposed to having surrogates level distorted attacks against Senator McCain.”

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swaizey   August 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Foreign Policy, the fact that McCain was a POW and fought in the Vietnam WAr does not mean he can lead the country, Wes clark said it right, go read his comments. All that is need hear is VISIONS and GOOD JUDGEMENT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. OBAMA hasnt being in Washington dat long but could take Mccain on his best issues, FOREIGN POLICY, why can Mccain take him on the Economy?, dont think so cos he is rolling out the same Bush failed tax cuts, virtually all bush policy with the exception of the Envionments thats all. He just went to bush`s 04`campaign site and then copy and paste the policy, check that out, if I`m wrong then call me out to it. And that is why he cant talk about the Issues, jst wanna talk about Paris and Britney all day, saying it is humor, What kind of humor can dat be wen the AMerican people are suffering, well cant blame him when he still has Phill Gramm advising him behind the scenes. OBAMA `08

Jeff   August 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Oh go away Kerry……..you had your chance and lost miserably.

Abbey   August 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

First he flips on HRC, now Mccain. I guess the rep ads were right all along. Nice show of loyalty to your friends, John. What are you hoping for-a cabinet position if you kiss butt enough?

F. Lynn   August 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Bing-go, about time somebody started hitting this guy below the belt. I wonder if he thinks this is as funny as his Paris Hilton ad, (which cost him the Hiltons)? McCain has disgraced himself with the way he's running this campaign. I actually use to like the guy. FORGET IT! Yesterday I found out that many of the same people that ran bush's campaign are now running his. How sad for this country! The old tactics of Lee Atwater and Karl Rove need to be declare treasen for the way they divided this country. We haven't gotten anything done in Washington for decades because of them! What will we see next, a Willy Horton ad? We need a new direction. we need a uniter, We need truth in government. we need good judgement. What we don't need is a flip-flopping george bush.

S. Boatman   August 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Mccain Is Dangerous For America! Pushing The Same Failed Policies As Bush Is Dangerous For Us All! Mccain Is Out Of Touch With The Needs Of The American People And Has No Real Solutions To Fix The Countries Problems!

Don   August 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Kerry needs to take a sit.

poor johnny mack   August 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Funny

Scott   August 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

If anyone knows about danger,I guess that it should be John Kerry,as he apparently believes that Barack is not dangerous for America? I guess if you are for disarming your defenses,redistributing your wealth that you work for and marching towards the global community that all of these socialists and Obama-maniacs are striving for,then John McCain or anyone else is dangerous. Wake up people,and listen to what Obama is saying,it should scare the heck out of you!!

Eric   August 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Too bad Kerry couldn't be funny like that four years ago - we'd be so much better off.

Hopefully everyone got the talking points today and they can hammer home the "dangerous" theme. McSame is worse than the same. He WILL be dangerous for the country.

Obama 'O8/12

Jon   August 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

This coming from a morron who because of him Flip Flop has become a houshold word. No wonder Bush trouced him in 2004.

John   August 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

He's right!

OFFWALLST   August 5th, 2008 10:25 am ET

THATS WHY U LOST THE ELECTION..MORON!!!
CALLING A FELLOW WAR VETERAN WHO SACRIFICED HIS LIFE FOR THIS COUNTRY..DANGEROUS?!!!!!!1
AND SUPPORTING AN UNKOWN SOCIALIST WHO HAS YET TO PROVE ANYTHING YET..

AND BY THE WAY YOU INGRATE I DID NOT FORGET THAT COMMENT YOU MADE
"Education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. And if you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."

Kevin   August 5th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Wow all this coming from a man who could not beat out Bush who evertone claims is the worst President ever….Guess Kerry is so reliable. Actually, Obama has been falling inline with Bush's policies like off-shore drilling. Funny thing is that everything McCain said would happen is happening: Iraq is the most stable it has been, oil prices are dropping due to Bush lifting the executive ban and talks of drilling, and Obama being more in love with himself than his country. So sorry Kerry I will not vote or support someone who claims they are the "symbol of hope for America and the world", but I love God and my right to carry arms.
McCain '08 - If you want someone who will do what they promise!

James in NYC   August 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Why do you think they call John McCain the 'warmonger' so much? My favorite joke which isn't a joke is about McCain's foreign policy to what he wants to do with Russia and China.:
"I will ask for them to be removed from the United Nations" he says. Can you all imagine those two powerhouses 'friendly' feelings towards the USA then?!?
I think the Germans and the French people had it right when they came out in thousands to see Obama speak. He is the cooler uniter. Not the hot headed fighter.
Obama in 08!

Neal   August 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Kerry would be a nice attack dog for the Obama campaign.
He had a decidedly uncaring attitude.

DLF   August 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

What a totally irresponsible thing to say!

I have lost all respect for Kerry!!!

Obama = Demise of USA   August 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Don't know how much stock I'd put into an actual "Traitor" to the USA…

Kerry talks about Flip Flopping… Well his boy has done it 4 times in 4 days. Pot calling the kettle black. Oh crap don't race card me on that one, pathetic, I even had to think about that but with all the robots riding his coattails anything you say they use the race card on.

It's bad enough this guy has 0 experience, he did what? Oh ran a community center in Chicago???

If Obama get's elected you people better start looking at some property in a foreign country cause the USA will be in for a world of hurt

bobb dobbs   August 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Gee, I thought the Obama campaign wasn't going to go negative.

Last Honest Man   August 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Is that the pot calling the kettle "BLACK"

Richard Cain   August 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

So, the Donkeys say GOP will try to "scare" the public about Obama. And then we have this bozo calling McCain "dangerous", we had Clinton saying former POWs often go nuts under stress, etc. etc. So … who is scaring who?

Mrs. Ramsey   August 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

The only danger for America is Kerry, Brazile and the biggest fool of all, Dean, and it would please me to see Roland Martin pout . You have to understand they bet on the wrong horse. Now, panic speaks. How "poetic justice"

cln   August 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

talk about flip flop……now obama recognizes the surge, now obama wants off shore drilling, now obama wants another stimulus package……….sounds like republican to me…………

Angel, McLean, VA   August 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

If credibility was the last standing word on this world, then Kerry won't be able to speak at all.
What else can be said, about some one who doesn't has a drop of principle.

Southerner For Obama   August 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

NOW THAT'S FUNNY–IF WE ARE ON MCSAMES SHORT LIST FOR VICE PRESIDENT, THAT ON MEANS THAT EVERYONE IN THE US KNOW MORE ABOUR THE ECONOMY THAN HE DOES..

THAT'S FUNNY- DEMOS SHOULD RUN THAT AD AND SEE HOW MANY REPUBS WILL LAUGH

Willow, from Iowa   August 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Anyone that is not living in a democratic country is called "the enemy" by McCain. Fact is, a lot of people in this world do not live in a democratic country, and never will. McCain, whom I sometimes call "McGoldwater, is disrespectful of other countries, other leaders, and is unwilling to sit down and talk to anybody that is not interested in becoming a democratic leader. He's going to alienate countries that we need to be in communication with. Once you quit talking, you get into trouble.

Tod   August 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

And congratulations, John, you're on the short list of dopes who lost an election to one of the worst presidents in U.S. history.

Dexter   August 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I couldn't agree more.

I wouldn't trust John McCane to work the TV remote.

J. Anderson   August 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

If Obama gets elected, what does John Kerry have to gain — he couldn't get elected as President…

Doug   August 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Kerry who are you to make fun of anyone? You got beat by Bush in what should have been a cake walk election for the Dems

Hershel   August 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

This coming from the guy that wanted McCain as his VP 4 years ago. John Kerry has no idea what he stands for.

John   August 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Wow, breaking news that a democrat doesnt agree with McCain. This is hardly news.

Mike, Atlanta GA   August 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Hey Kerry

Was McCain dangerous when you wanted him to be your VP and then you bragged about it?

In other words, shouldn't you be somewhere spending Teresa's money?

miken   August 5th, 2008 10:21 am ET

John Kerry is a bitter has-been who once wanted McCain for his VP. Now that he's been jilted he stoops to this for revenge. Pathetic.

ed b.   August 5th, 2008 10:21 am ET

john kerry is an expert on flip flopping,but the real danger to america is queen pelosi,king reid and their court.

Bill From Fl   August 5th, 2008 10:21 am ET

There is no one more dangerous for this country than Obama.

Remember when Hillary was trying to get Fla, & Mich to count??

Obama and his campaign was totally against it. NOW he wants them
to count. If they would have counted in the primary, Clinton would
be the nominee NOT Obama. HE IS A SNAKE.

Robert M. Reidy N.Y.   August 5th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Lets see, now what do we have in John McCain:

An old man with anger issues who says he knows war !

An old time insider type Washington politician.

A senator who says he doesn't get economics too well.

He lets his wife handle that computer stuff.

He is a pro oil man when the world is going green.

He plays the same old tired dirty politics.

AMERICA is this what we are looking for ?

Denise Groves   August 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Republicans always are, especially if they hire people groomed by Karl Rove. look what happened with Bush?

lenny   August 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

THIS LIKE CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK

Robert, New York, NY   August 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

If only Kerry could speak this candidly during his own presidential run instead of always sticking his tail between his legs - we wouldn't be in the mess to begin with.

Unfortunately, even tho I am a liberal, I will not vote for Obama without Hillary on a unity ticket. I'll have to just vote Green Party.

jean   August 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

It's no secret that McCain is dangerous. What does he have to loose? The man is stuck in an era of war. Not to mention, he is nearly 72 years old. In four years he will be a bonified dinosaur. Nonetheless, old politics must cease to exist. Otherwise, this country and possibly the world will be in turmoil. Kerry is right on point. In fact, I would like to see Kerry chosen for Obama's vice.

Tom   August 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

I couldn't agree more with John Kerry. And it's great to see the democrats finally sticking back at the republicans after all the lies, trash and hypocrisy McBush has been spreading.

proud army and navy mom   August 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Kerry is absolutely right. Mcliar is not only too forgetful and senile to run this country, it is postively dangerous to have such a warmonger as CIC. He has very little concept of realtiy. he constantly lies and stumbe on extremely important issues. He is the worthy of my trust.

Mcwar has demonstrated time and time again that he has little concern for our troops safety; active duty, inactive or retired soliders are not better off with mccain in charge. he has consistenly voted against their interest.

Bob Stephens   August 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Anyone that doesn't think McSame is dangerous, must be living under a rock.

John, Boston   August 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

How John Kerry keeps getting re-elected is beyond on me…..he has done nothing in his years in the senate. No wonder he is backing Obama.

By the way Sen. Kerry….what is your economic expertise?

Frank   August 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

A bunch of elitist socialites who will say anything to get their hands on the reins. John Kerry has become the self appointed Democrat court jester. I cannot take anything he says seriously as he has entrenched himself, way over his head, in the far left ideaology. He needs to be voted OUT of politics!

Jim   August 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Kerry is such a piece of garbage !

Kevin, NC   August 5th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Great job JK

Chanda in Cincinnati Ohio   August 5th, 2008 10:18 am ET

With the events of the past few weeks, I am completely amazed taht anyone is still seriously considering voting for McCain. Just look at the tire gauge joke yesterday. Obama has laid out a very extensive energy plan, and the McCain camp is counting on non thinking Americans to just focus on the tire inflation as if the was the crook of Obama's plan (which any idiot knows taht propre inflation does help gas milage). McCain said that his energy plan would have more of a "psychological effect" WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN! I am not going to be able to go to the pump and use Jedi mind tricks to make the price go down!!! McCain mocks Obama, becasue he does not have any REAL plans of his own. Republicans are not use to having to actually campaign on the issues. We could save more oil over the course of five years by properly maintaining our vehicles, including the tires, than offshore drilling will produce. Thats a fact…GOOGLE IT! McCain wants to focus on the low attacks, and gimicks, and if elected, he will flush this country completely down the toilet! His antiquated ways of thinking will do nothing to help this country move forward. He openly admits he does not know much about the economy, he will keep us in Iraq for 100 years, and the rich will just keep getting more tax breaks. HAVEN'T WE HAD ENOUGH YET!!!!!

swaizey   August 5th, 2008 10:17 am ET

TEMPERAMENT!! I think temperament should be considered greatly in this election. McCain is too hot tempered, he has no controll even over his own Campaign, how does he want to lead us hear in America. If you cant control your campaign of abt 200 people, can you indeed lead our nation? Obama has the temperament and so Democrats, Independents and Republicans need to take this into great considerations. OBAMA 08.

rachel   August 5th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Kerry is a trip. If someone called Obama dangerous they would be labled racist. What Kerry should have said is Obama is looking for a running mate with more foreign policy credintals than him congratulations your all on the short list.

JimboLimbo   August 5th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Oh, John. What a huge disappointment you were in '04. Please, you've failed our country more than anyone by not running a better, stronger, smarter campaign to unseat Bush. When the country needed you, you weren't there John. Or at least you didn't give it your all.

NT   August 5th, 2008 10:16 am ET

It's amazing that John McCain wasn't too dangerous for our country when Kerry asked him to be his running mate. Politics as its finest.

Scott, Wichita   August 5th, 2008 10:16 am ET

And we say Obama is dangerous to this country. Why is this news?

Mark   August 5th, 2008 10:16 am ET

“John McCain is still stuck on the low road express,” said Kerry. “He doesn’t get it. He’s even dangerous, I think, for the direction of this country.” John Kerry

Let the racism and smears from Obama begin!

Too bad Obama only has rehashed policies that have failed in the past to offer this country.

MaryAnn   August 5th, 2008 10:16 am ET

So dangerous Mr.Kerry that you wanted him as your Vice President? How stupid do you think we are? I have lost all respect for Sen. Kerry:First he would not support the man that he HAD running with him(EDWARDS) Second he now trashes Sen.McMain(who stuck up for Kerry during that whole swiftboating moment) No ONE cares what John Kerry thinks……..Bring Hillary back now,we need her more than ever!!!!!!

ss   August 5th, 2008 10:15 am ET

McCain is an idiot with a self esteem problem.

William Spivey   August 5th, 2008 10:15 am ET

John you are so right. Big Mc is still in the Dinosauer age and acts like an Ostrich with his head in the sand.

Paul   August 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Oh pleeeese!!!! Who listens to Kerry anyway. Just another far left loser. However, yes Indeed, McCain is dangerous……to Nobama's chances of being elected. With 3 months to go to the election, McCain is slowly building a coalition of voters who are, one by one, seeing Nobama for what he really is. Time is Nobama's worse enemy. Time, Republicans, independents and PUMAs like myself. Let the DNC live with this choice. They will have 4 years to figure out what went wrong.

Hans-Erik Iken   August 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

I would never have guessed that Kerry had such a good sense of humor. I wish he used it more 4 years ago, maybe the people would have spared us the last 4 years of misery.

mike   August 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

A slap by kerry is considered a compliment by most, when you consider the source. kerry along with reid and pelosi is going to help republicans in November.

ArtNYC   August 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Kerry has no business commenting on McCain. He couldn't win against Bush after his first term. That shows something about him…

Ron democrat turned independent   August 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

sen. obama spent the first two thirds of the primaries telling people about it being the time for change and kept stating the obvious, while sen. Clinton was spelling out issues of concern and explaining what she would do to remedy them.when sen. obama realised that the public wanted some substance with the rhetoric he, having no plans of his own piggy-backed on Clinton's policies with slight variations and tried to claim them as his own. every issue of Clinton's he ridiculed he later adopted. it is a pattern he as continued in this campaign thereby acquiring the reputation of flip flopper. regarding his birthday i hope he is not accepting gifts as it would show shamelessness seeing he does not believe in giving his daughter birthday or Christmas gifts

Another grumpy old white woman for Obama   August 5th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Good one Sen Kerry! And so true too. lol
Even Cindy doesn't trust him with money. Hence the pre-nup.

Obama/Biden

WendyOne   August 5th, 2008 10:13 am ET

And what exactly is John Kerry's expertise - Oh, that's right he married a rich woman and he received three hangnails to get out of Vietnam. Crawl back under your rock Kerry!!

Bapnorm   August 5th, 2008 10:13 am ET

If there is one economic nitt witt , then there is Nobama.What he said about the oilcompanys is just playing for a public hoping they are as stupit as he is.The man does not know what he is talking about.
I hope as an european,he will not be the next president of the USA.
H Clinton was Oke but why the American people pprefer an new kind off Barby Doll I dont Know

ToddC   August 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Wow. John Kerry, one of the great PoS's of all time finds a way to distinguish himself as a bigger waste of DNA than the country already knew him to be. Go throw some medals over a wall…oh wait you already did that.

proud army and navy mom   August 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Wow 2 peas in a pod…..Kerry can be flip and Obama flop. Like Obama, Kerry feels the need to apease to all of our enemy's.

If I remember correctly when McCain was being held hostage wasnt Kerry being inducted into the Communist Vietnamese hall of fame. Kerry sold out his whole country how people vote or listen to him is beyond me go away Hanoi John

Gary   August 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

And we should listen to John Kerry, why? If I remember correctly, Kerry thought so highly of McCain that he wanted him on his ticket as vice president. John Kerry is a COMPLETE joke!!!

Rudy NYC   August 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I put McCain in the same basket with Rumsfeld. Vietnam era guys who need to prove something to themselves, but just simply don't realize it.

Shannon Shiflett   August 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

He's right.

greenfun   August 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

McCain is dangerous for the country??? What about the most inexperienced flip/flopping rookie anyone has ever seen? Bo has accomplished nothing except to send his bullies and thugs to caucuses to steal the election. And now he wants to seat all of Mi and FL delegates. It is a meaningless gesture at this point. He sure didn't want their votes to count during the primary. I will be a die hard Dem voting republican this year.

RJ, CA   August 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Kerry is SOOO old news and irrelevant!

Tom   August 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

True for sure. McCain offers us four more years of Bush/Cheney, plus his own volatile temper and out-of-touch viewpoints. And his so-called Straight Talk Express has turned into the Gutter Campaign Express–not surprising given that he is using Karl Rove's disciple for strategy. I greatly appreciate the sacrifices McCain made in the military, and I suspect his intentions for the country are good, but he would be a terrible president. Obama, on the other hand, offers good policy, good judgment, good understanding of the pressing issues of the day, and, as his recent trip abroad showed, the ability to restore U.S. status in the world to what it used to be.

proud army and navy mom   August 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

What a loser! I hope he didn't drown out Connick, Jr. He is a dinosaur on the edge of extinction and his war lies were more dangerous than anything he could accuse McCain of doing. Please just zip it and let BHO pander by himself.

withheld   August 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

John McCain is dangerous for our country. He does not have a clue about the economy and is joking about bombing countries, and wasting his donors hard earned dollars on gag gifts and pranks..This is the result of old age, when you start to reverse the mental capabilities.

joe   August 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

McCain was considered for Kerry"s V.P.Is Kerry still a FIP FLOPPER?

68 year old   August 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Wow ; what else could be expected from a blue blood liberal loser!

linchristi   August 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

This coming from a man that wanted to have him as a running mate in 2004..Just ridiculous..I am so disappointed in the democract party..

Sherry for Obama   August 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

I agree…….

He may have PDSD….We need a president who can remain strong but level headed.

McCain has a volatile temper and doesnt think before he reacts.

No more cowboy metality in the white house.

Kansas Republican   August 5th, 2008 10:10 am ET

"Sour grapes" Kerry would say something like that. He wants a "world citizen" to lead America. We want an "American citizen" thank you.

Gerald   August 5th, 2008 10:10 am ET

John Kerry who is such a Socialist Liberal Loser, who only wants to back those with the same idear: Tax and Spend. Kerry was wrong then, Obama is wrong now. Remember the words of Rev. Wright. He painted Obama for what he is, a Politician……

Pete S   August 5th, 2008 10:10 am ET

I saw a rerun of the movie 'A Few Good Men' (Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson) last night and it struck me that McCain is just like Colonel Jessup, temper and everything. He's just the kind of guy who would order a 'code red' because he knows what it takes to 'defend a nation'. That philosophy of resorting to military means first, diplomacy last, is exactly what got us into this mess in the first place.

Anonymous   August 5th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Unfortunately,

John McCain stated he didn't know anything about the economy, or the internet. Phil Gramm called us a nation of "whiners", and McCain is still stuck on the surge.

So sad…………………

TX for Obama   August 5th, 2008 10:10 am ET

McCain is known to have a very bad temper. We need to elect a man with sound judgement and temperment to be the President.

OBAMA '08

William Ayers   August 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Obama knows less than Mccain on every issue, at least Mccain can joke about his economic expertise.

Jim - Wisconsin   August 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

“John McCain is looking for someone for vice president who has more economic expertise than he does. So congratulations to all of you, you’re on the short list.”

hahaha…so funny and true. I took 3 economic courses in college and have a better understanding of the subject than John McCain.

I don't know how anyone would vote for someone who clearly knows nothing about Americas biggest issue?

A vote for Obama is a vote for a better economy. Can we really have 4 more years of this?

Adele   August 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I believe that John McCain should be picking out casket not running for president. My dad in 80 years old and have more insight into the economy that MCSHAME. He is a war monger. He eat, sleeps, drinks and also SH**T war. He think that the presidency should be determine based on how long you have been in washington(senority).

Marie   August 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

"I don’t know if you know this,” joked Kerry, “John McCain is looking for someone for vice president who has more economic expertise than he does. So congratulations to all of you, you’re on the short list.”
This is not a joke it is reality. My four year old is more intelligent than McShame and so is my dog.

Lust for Power   August 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Mr Kerry should mind his language, he tends to lean to the ideology of Al-Queda, that once echoed somewhat similar sentiments about Americans.

Lust for power, and Politics can destroy brain-cells of smart people.

Alexandria   August 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I agree, and I feel honored to be on a VP shortlist.

Tom   August 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I'm sorry I voted for Kerry in 2004. He is not worth listening to. Kerry never did get it. I would have not voted for Bush either. I should have stayed home. I don't even know if Kerry would have got our troops out of Iraq.

McCain = Bush = Cheney   August 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

McCain would be dangerous in attempting to lead our country - even if we were not at such a critical stage. But given the incredibly bad situations we are in, McCain's lack of substance and mind set from another decade would irrepairably hurt us.

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT   August 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

IRAQ DOES NOT WANT YOU IN THERE COUNTRY, LET THEM RUN THEIR OWN COUNTRY.

REPUBLICANS HAVE TO BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES.
WAR WAR WAR IS THEIR MIDDLE NAME

Richard   August 5th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Flip-Flopping????? Lets hear from a Loser and an expert in flip-folopping.! Kerry must be teaching arrogant Barack HUSSEIN Obama how to do it., because Barack HUSSEIN Obama is also flip-Flopping.

Signed:

Hillary supporter for McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Russ   August 5th, 2008 10:08 am ET

John McCain is dangerous. This has to be the first time I have ever agreed with John Kerry on anything! This country is on the brink of losing our status as a world player and will obviously continue the fall if McCain is elected. I worry about him. He doesn't come across as a communicator of ideals and high aspirations. He comes across as just plain old. We can do better, and we must.

Slim from Seattle   August 5th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I believe Mr. Kerry. Mc Bush is dangerous, he’s even worst than Bush himself. He was a (POW) for five years. As old as he is now, this man is a ticking time bomb. Bomb Bomb Bomb, Iran…King Kong Ain’t got nothing on Mc Cain.

Redphilly   August 5th, 2008 10:08 am ET

McCain is a loser. Even his smile is ugly. I don't think I could look at his or his wife's faces for another 4 years. Not only that but he is a phony. He says he will run a clean, decent, respectful campaign then not only proceeds to do just the opposite but says he has the upmost respect for Obama in one breath and then in the next breath he is saying he is unfit to lead the country! McCain is not fooling anyone. The only people who will vote for him are people who were never going to vote for Obama anyway. Because anyone in their right mind will not vote for a person who may not be Bush, but he is closer to being him than Obama will ever be!

ran   August 5th, 2008 10:08 am ET

TRUE TRUE TRUE SO TRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!

BWM   August 5th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I wholeheartedly agree. John McCain is obviously fooling the people that he has the experience in foreign affairs that he claims. He knows zip about the economy either. If anyone is an empty suit, he is. His negative ads are just one indication that he wants to distract everyone about his lack of knowledge about the econony. When people are empty, they use any tactic possible. Why isn't he focused on the issues? He seems to always to be in attack mode and that's exactly what he will do with our soldiers. His whole campaign seems to be a joke. BOMB, BOMB, BOMB is also suppose to be considered funny.

carolflowery   August 5th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Words coming from a true loser! You sir, are the one backing someone that is dangerous for this country. Obama's colors change like that of a chameleon every day. I saw Bobby Jindal, governor of Louisiana speak bout the Eduardo and what his state is doing and what he wants the citizens of his state to do. He is a young brilliant
person that is also on that list. He has done something with his short career that Obama has accomplished as a senator for Illinois or the us senate, he's actually gotten things done. Followed through with his words so to speak. Your candidate was selected and not elected.
Personally, I think you are jealous of McCain.

Reasonable Observer   August 5th, 2008 10:07 am ET

“I don’t know if you know this,” joked Kerry, “John McCain is looking for someone for vice president who has more economic expertise than he does. So congratulations to all of you, you’re on the short list.”

- I find it interesting that an Obama supporter would bring up expertise or experence in any area. Other than public speaking, in what area does Obama have "expertise?"

James Clark   August 5th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Didn't John Kerry lose in his election bid? Perhaps his thoughts aren't needed now either.

Helene   August 5th, 2008 10:07 am ET

He is enormously dangerous. The grandfatherly type who seems nice and innocent but is confused and ignorant. Reminds me of Marshall Petain, the great French war hero who sold the country to the Germans,

Disgusted American   August 5th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Kerry is correct.

McCain is a disaster for our future.

Republicans hate America   August 5th, 2008 10:06 am ET

McPhony is dangerous because he is stupid and juvenile. he handed out tire gauges to mock Obama the reality is he needs to check the tire pressure on his stupid talk express because its out of air.

Why is this News?   August 5th, 2008 10:06 am ET

And this is news why again? You think the American people are so stupid that they wouldn't expect this out of John Kerry's mouth? Come on, CNN. Have more faith in your readers. You don't need to try to manipulate us to vote for Obama by throwing out ridiculous, obvious titles and articles.

NO TO OBAMA   August 5th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Kerry is nothing but a big LOSER. And the one main thing that he and Obama have in common is their ARROGANCE.
Obama is nothing but an arrogant idi0t. He has ZERO experience, is affilliated with a racist church, is all full of pretty but empty and confusing rethoric, says what people want to hear at the moment, and on and on. He says in one of his ads that he "worked [his] way through college". What a lie!! The record shows that he took tons of student loans and only worked a couple of summers. He is a big pretender and , oh yeah, did I mention that he is also extremely ARROGANT?

His supporters play the race card all the time by calling one a racist just because one does not see him fit to be President of the US.

ANYONE BUT OBAMA '08

Marge Hibbing Mn   August 5th, 2008 10:06 am ET

AND we can take Kerry's word…..after all he's the guy who caved in to bush and didn't even demand a recount….boy this guy gets better all the time. But then that's the type of people obama surrounds himself with LOOSERS.

Jim   August 5th, 2008 10:06 am ET

No one cares about what John Kerry has to say. He's the Democrats' version of George Bush.

less   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

McCain IS dangerous for this country, especially now. 20 or 30 years ago it might have been okay for McCain to run for president, but not now.

Our priority is the children of this country. What are we going to leave behind for them? Because in 50, 60 years from now, our actions today will be reflecting on that time. More than half of the adults who are making decisions now, won't be alive in 50, 60 years, but our kids will.

Don   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Is this calling the kettle black or what? John Kerry is one of the most liberal Democrats in the world. Talking about someone married in the money? How can this man criticize anyone when he could not keep his stories straight about what he did or did not do in Vietnam. If you believe this man, I have beach front property for sale in Arizona. Ole stone face is just like Obama, will tell you anything you want to hear. But the difference is at least Kerry would look at you where Obama turns and drifts off to lala land. But what you have there is he is deciding what lying he previously told.

McCain is an idiot   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

That's right….I agree with Kerry and that was really funny. I'm glad to see some of Obama's supporters coming out now and hitting McCain on real issues. I want to see more though. Come on, McCain is the biggest hypocrit I've ever seen. He's accusing Obama of flip-flopping on things he already flip-flopped on! Do he not realize this?

Ki-Jana Carter   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Finally, a prominent Democrat is hitting back. I'm sure Senator Kerry's first hand experience at being smeared and lied about helped him realize that if no one responds to the GOP garbage, they will succeed in tearing Obama down. More Democrat leaders need to follow his lead and start defending their nominee.

Mike, Las vegas, NV   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

I wish that walking corpse Kerry would just go away!!!

LA   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

And on it goes…not that the "racist" label has been overused, is the new "Obama bingo" word "dangerous"?

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

HE IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT, MCCAIN IS DANGEROUS FRO THIS COUNTRY. THIS IS A GUY WHO LOVES WAR AND OIL THAT HE IS WILLING LET INNOCENT PEOPLE DIE JUST SO HE WOULD STAY IN THEIR COUNTRY.

Julie (ex-dem)   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

He is another reason why I am an ex-dem. Of course the main reason was as a small business owner I saw how dem policies on taxes and labor were going to kill my business. We can't all marry into mega bucks, but good for him for doing it.

Freddy   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

The only one dangerous is Obama and his wanting to rule the world. His affiliation isn't with the United States as proof of his plane. For someone so patriotic why in the heck did he cover the American flag on the tail of his plane. Someone with one huge ego to put his logo over his country's. He's the one we should be afraid of.

Kerry on the other hand is an idiot upon himself.

H   August 5th, 2008 10:05 am ET

JOHN KERRY YOU ARE THE ONE THAT IS DANGEROUS.

Beca   August 5th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Kerry, you are a looser!

BOOTSTOMPER   August 5th, 2008 10:04 am ET

So is McCains wife Pat Nixon. Very scary.

bill for barack   August 5th, 2008 10:04 am ET

He's right, you know.
Extremely accurate.
The truth makes a lot more sense than McIdiot calling Obama a 'celebrity'.
McIdiot really is dangerous,

Bill   August 5th, 2008 10:04 am ET

At least McCain has had more than one weekend of foreign experience.

That that McCain is great but he is less scary than Obama.
Both of the m are flip floppers , every week they change they
change their opinions based on the media.

Concerned Democrat   August 5th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Like Obama gets whats good for this country? If you talk to most economists in this country they will tell you that if you raise taxes during an unstable economic climate such as the one we are currently experiencing you will cause the economy to slide further into a recession. Hmm? Isn't Obama proposing a tax increase if he gets elected? That sounds dangerous to me. Lets just push this country into a further recession. At least John McCain is not a "maverick" who consults top people only to ignore their advice. He admits that there are others who know more than he does about the economy and is willing to listen and seriously consider their advice. John Kerry is just a bitter politician still unable to get past the fact that this country trusted George Bush more than him. What does that say about John Kerry and whether or not we should listen to him?

Luis   August 5th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Kerry?

Oh, it must be gospel. Mr. Swift Boat, LOL.

Yep, Obama, keep bringing your Left Wing wackos out to prop your weak butt up.

Hell, bring back Wright, Rezko, Michelle, Ayers, Sharpton and the rest as well.

Yea, American are stupid enough to vote for the likes of you in November (well, Liberal idiots will).

America,let's send this guy back to Chicago and his anti-American, anti-white, anti-capitalist buddies.

Adrian Veidt   August 5th, 2008 10:03 am ET

John Kerry is right. McWar's dangerous continuation of the Bush invasion policies will further destabilize the Middle East and (if he gets a chance) Asia. The economic fallout from the additional decades of war will debilitate the country.

Jerry   August 5th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Kerry is telling the true MCSAME is a warhead, American should get behind Obama for president. MCSAME does not have a clue what going on in this country.

Old white lady in Birmingham, AL   August 5th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Of course John McCain is dangerous. Everyone knows that. He knows nothing of the economy, wants to backrupt the country by staying in Iraq forever and want to start world war III by bombing Iran. He scares the dickens out of me and I pray every day he does not win.

Obama is our Savior   August 5th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Thanks for the songs and jokes John Kerry. I'm sure you are enjoying your vacation while Teresa is footing your travel bills. Attended any reunions lately with your swift boat crews? Where was Edwards? He didn't make the party? Must have cost him some $$ to have the media cover up that love child…….

PJ, New York Independent   August 5th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Please, someone make this bleeding heart liberal go away already. Hopefully John Kerry loses his seat soon. He talks about everyone else's low approval rating or how 'dangerous' everyone else is, mean while, his is lower than everyone else. What a joke this man is… just another too far left loser!

Stud   August 5th, 2008 10:02 am ET

I loved that short list joke!

j williamson   August 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

It's too bad that Sen Kerry wasn't this blunt when he ran in 2004 - perhaps he would be president today. Glad to hear him speaking his mind!

Jason Willis   August 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

harsh words, but true words. Though it is interesting to see Kerry, aka Mr. Flip Flop, accuse someone of flip-flopping. (side note: I did vote Kerry though)

Everyone hands McCain the foreign relations experience, yet he's never served on a foreign relations committee in the senate, in 26 years he's never done that. Obama is the head of a subcommittee for foreign relations! (Though they never hold hearings because Biden wants their meetings at the full level).

WOW   August 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

HAHAHAHA

These liberal Dems will say anything no matter how crazy it sounds….

Wasn't Kerry begging McCain to be is VP 4 years ago….

And whats with this making us think Kerry is relevant???? He hasn't been in 4 years……………….Not that he was relevant then either

Sharion Hardaway   August 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

I wish John Kerry would just keep his mouth shut. He does nothing but hurt the candidate and party every time he opens his mouth. I think he's a Republican shill. Would someone in the Senate take him aside and tell him to stop!!!

Hana   August 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

If anyone knows flip-flopping, it's John Kerry.

Andy J, NY   August 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Blah Blah Blah

Thats what it sounds like when schmucks like Kerry and Obama speak.

Linda31   August 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Kerry is absolutely correct. McCain is dangerous for the direction of this country. I wonder, if McCain did win, would he attack peoples character if they do not agree with what he wants to do? Some of the words he has used in the past to talk to colleagues and his wife is not becoming of a president. Not even talking about his backwards policies!!!

Don for BHO   August 5th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Tell em as it is John, McSame is just so dangerous because he just does not get it.

BHO's sense of humor is so like whoaaaaa, he was like McSame's energy plan is drill here here drill now, and BHO was like he does not know where McSame was standing but he wanted to drill there anyway, lol, Drill here Drill now- McSame

David   August 5th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Obama is a NISP - Naive, inexperienced, socialist, pacifist

Michelle, PA   August 5th, 2008 10:00 am ET

McCan is showing us right now what kind of President he would be. Top of the list is dishonest and mean-spirited. Unfortunately, in a nation that elected W. twice, dishonesty and meanness might get him elected. If so, the American people deserve every moment of heck we will get.

For those who would argue the McCain campaign is honest and above board, check out any number of online nonpartisan fact-checkers including: factcheck.org, snopes.com, and/or politifact.com. There are several others out there and available for your viewing pleasure.

Judgement over Experience   August 5th, 2008 10:00 am ET

I agree 100% For all his so called 'experience' mcsurge lacks critical sound judgement which the new guy Barack seems to have in abundance. McCain and his cronies would be a death blow to america and we cannot afford that. Besides I think he will have us back in another senseless war. Out of his own lips 'he would rather win a war than the campaign', that should show you his temperament.

RB from NH   August 5th, 2008 10:00 am ET

He's right.

McCain is a war mongering old man.

northside   August 5th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Good ole John Kerry should know all about flippin' and floppin'.

He was the master of say-everything-do-nothing programs and OB is following in his footsteps.

It will be interesting, in November, to see a Dem party purge of who was responsible for losing this sure-thing presidential election.

McCain, absolutely the free world's worst campaigner, sits merely a point or two back in the polls. Go figure.

The more you know about Obama, the less there is to like. Reminds me of a carnival huckster.

wake up   August 5th, 2008 9:59 am ET

to those of you who are about to spew your hate…John McCain might be a nice guy, he might have been a hero (though he refuses to release his military records), he may even be a God fearing man (though no one knows what religion or faith he practices) but what Kerry said is true, John Mccain is dangerous for this Country and the World. he has NO real substance in policy, he forgets what he voted for, his votes are for sale ( the Hess people gave him Hugh amounts of money after he flipped on off shore drilling), he is against energy, Vets and women's rights, his foreign affairs policy is to bomb Iran, his campaign was in complete shambles so the RNC had to pull in the Bush team to run it for him…lack of leadership, but one of the things that Americans should be most upset about is the fact that McCain has over 50 LOBBYIST running his campaign…that is NOT America first. if you think 4,100 caskets form Iraq were bad…wait until Iran

McCain=the draft   August 5th, 2008 9:58 am ET

I absolutely agree with Kerry.
I think John McCain is still mentally stuck in Vietnam and has PTSD, from being a POW, which explains his terrible temper. And now he's showing obvious signs of dementia too. I sure don't want a guy like this making decisions for me, let alone our country.

I'd like to know why his mental evaluations were never released and why his military records are sealed.

Kerry is still mourning his run   August 5th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Kerry, it is over for you buddy. Just kick back and take your month long vacation, generous taxpayer salary, and even more generous retirement and insurance package and go hang out with Ted. (don't drive with him, though)

McCain Lies!   August 5th, 2008 9:57 am ET

I totally agree one hundred percent! Not only would he be dangerous for this country but the way he is talking we will be in another war which we cannot afford. Besides he has voted against EVERY single bill that would benefit the poor, women and GI's so he could care less about the average american.

Clinton/McCain   August 5th, 2008 9:57 am ET

What's wrong with this man? McCain has flipped? Okay, what about Obama's 10 flips in the past month? Whatever happened to, "Republicans play the fear card?" Obama has shifted his foreign policy plans toward those of McCain and the Bush Administration. I have way more confidence in McCain than in Obama. Obama has been moving toward McCain policies has not clue about anything.

I'm very disappointed in the Dems and the stupiddelegates for making this man our nominee. I and my parents will vote Republican for the first time.

Kay   August 5th, 2008 9:57 am ET

McCain is dangerous … but four years ago, Kerry would have given anything to have him as his running mater. Give me a break … Kerry is an idiot with no ethics. He needs to fade from the national scene and go wind surfing ….

Dave in Illinois   August 5th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Two comments:

First you have to consider the source. John Kerry hasn't won any medals for his global political views. Or his domestic ones either for that matter.

Secondly, isn't this the same kind of scare tactics that Obama's camp accuses McCain of using. Is Obama now going to state "That's not the John Kerry I knew" and throw him under the bus.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   August 5th, 2008 9:57 am ET

And since McBush will follow along the path Bush has set, is this a surprise?

The country wants CHANGE and McBush keeps yelling SAME

CONSERVATIVE VOTER   August 5th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Mc Cain is REALLY SCARING US. He is NOT THE SAME PERSON OF 2000. He HAS BECOME IRRATIONAL AND DANGEROUS. I THINK THAT THE RIGORS OF THE CAMPAIGN IS TAKING ITS TOLL. FOR EVERY THING UNDER HEAVEN THERE IS A SEASON AND THIS IS DEFINETLY NOT HIS.

Mike   August 5th, 2008 9:56 am ET

I never knew Kerry was so funny. His VP joke is dead on. How come 50% of Americans believe McCain would be better for the economy when the man has said he needs to read a book because he knows nothing about the economy.

Republican for Obama   August 5th, 2008 9:56 am ET

A man who would 'bomb, bomb, bomb, Iran' would be dangerous. We already had a president(Bush 2) who came into office determined to fight a war by any means possible. Enough of the war mongering, we need to a president whos priority is the economy, not a THIRD war. The 2008 McCain has lost the 5 votes of family and swayed us to Obamas sound domestic policies.

Mike   August 5th, 2008 9:56 am ET

I'm surprised John Kerry would even notice that McCain had changed positions on anything. It seems that he would have a hard enough time keeping up with Obama's flip flops. Obama can't take a position for more time than it takes to get to his next audience. I think Obama is dangerous for the country. He is so wishy washy that any type of negotiations with anybody would end up leaving us with the short end of the stick. I do not trust him to put American interests above his own. I do not trust him to lead the war on terror. I do not trust him to not abandon troops. And any man who is more interested in photo ops while trying to act like he can handle meetings with foriegn leaders, rather than visit our troops in the hospital, is a self endulged egomaniac. God help us if he is elected.

Terry from VA   August 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Excellent, Go get him. He is dangerous and Democrats and Independents should not be afraid to say it out loud.

TC, Fl   August 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Unfortunately Kerry is the joke. Does he really think we're dumb enough to believe the White House has "fallen in sync with Obama on several positions"? As if.

Bush adjusts his strategies as conditions dictate, not BHO. Sometimes BHO may be one of many who could foresee such a change, that doesn't make him an expert on foreign policy.

Just sour grapes, Kerry.

33/W/M in Ohio   August 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

As boring as Kerry normally is, his short list joke was pretty funny.

Tedd, NY   August 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Um, let's see…

This guy ran a horrible campaign in 2004 that gave us 4 more years of George Bush. And, now he thinks he has the right to shoot his mouth off about any candidate running for president?

Kerry is a joke and completely and utterly irrelevant. Go back to your wind surfing and leave the campaigning to the big boys you clown.

Eileen   August 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Who cares what Kerry has to say. If Kerry is for Obama then everyone should be against him. Kerry is a sore loser. The only thing these two have in common is that nobody can stand their wives. NOBAMA

Nigerian for Obama   August 5th, 2008 9:55 am ET

On Point Kerry!! He is dangerous for this country. Imagine a POW talking about how he knows how to win wars…if he knew how to win wars, he wouldn't have been captured! Talk about being stuck on low road express.

OBAMA 08!!

Brenda, New York   August 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

As someone who voted for Kerry, I am disgusted by his personal attack on someone who is supposed to be his friend. But I guess he is exactly where he belongs, with the campaign of say anything or flip-flop on any position to get a vote or a boost at the polls. Kerry will know just how to console him when he loses in November

MO   August 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

YES, IT'S TRUE.

Tom B.   August 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Oh give me a break. Obama would be the worst thing that could possibly happen to this country. Kerry is certainly not an authority on anything.

Morningstar   August 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

72 years old man is dangerous driving on the road, just imagine how dangerous he is "driving" the whole country…McOld should not be president

Obamabot   August 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Kerry, another follower of the great messianic chosen one. I guess he will live his lost election hopes through the messiah now, only to be brought down once again. Misery loves company and they are certainly a miserable lot.

southerner   August 5th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Too funny, first Kerry begs McCain to be his running mate in 2004, now he says he's dangerous. And to think people called Kerry a flip-flopper. 8^D

If Obama thinks dragging Kerry out of the dumpster to support his campaign will help, he must be getting pretty desperate.

Jim   August 5th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Senator Kerry is really hammering away at John McCain….BIG TIME!!!!

Well he knows him pretty well, so…

BV   August 5th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Wise words well put by Mr. Kerry. He couldn't be closer to the truth. Senator McCain is not the man to lead this country. He has tunnel vision with regards to foreign policy and going to war. He has a gain peace thru strengh mentallity and lacks the skills needed for diplomacy. He lives in his past. WE NEED CHANGE. WE DON'T NEED McCain.

Chuck, Montgomery, AL   August 5th, 2008 9:53 am ET

John McCain is a danger to the entire world - Mr "I know how to win wars" will have to start a few more so he can prove his point.

Vote NO to more wars. Vote NO to McWarmonger !!!!!

The truth   August 5th, 2008 9:53 am ET

haahahahhahhaahhaha. Yes, I sure can be the vice-presidential candidate. Mccain with his policies is surely deficient. We have had Bush tax-cuts for almost eight years and yet the economy is still comatose. How can he still be proposing tax-cuts for Exon-mobil. That sounds crazy. Obama's plans put more money in my pocket but mccain's will put more money in the pockects of the elites. Mccain is really out of touch

DAVE   August 5th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Everyone should beleive what Kerry says. HAHA. He is a moron just like Obamanation. Could Obamanation be the anti-christ?

ProudDemocrat   August 5th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Caustion : Mccain will destroy America if elected President.

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI   August 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

As a man who LOST an election that even Mickey Mouse should have won, I really don't think that we should give any credibility to whatever John Kerry would say… the real danger here is turning the country over to a 47 year old extreme idealist who has NOTIONS about talking serious issues to death with words like: "YES WE CAN!"

What an uninformed, unrealistic, totally unintelligible and dangerous buffoon!

norml   August 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

tell it like it is john!mccain will have us in a world war,if we elect him.he's not very bright on foriegn policy,either.he DID vote for the war in iraq,[the biggest blunder in american history]!

Walt   August 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Now THAT is humor!!!

Kerrymania   August 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

The Bush admin has fallen in line with Barry's ideas? How much can these dems really fool themselves? Are they really this ignorant? Apparently so. ALSO DID any of you READ the hateful VENOM in the blog comments on Bob Novak. The guy is dying of cancer and the left wing fruitcakes can only denigrate and slam the poor guy. Nice caring people they are……

bluebird   August 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Kerry, Mr. No-Show in Congress? Am I supposed to take what he says seriously?

Scott, Phoenix   August 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

What a joke..this man is a loser!! Will some one tell Kerry that Obama is looking for a VP that has more experience than he has and doesn't flip-flop as much as Obama does.

J. Dean, a Republican from Juno Beach, FL   August 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

FLIP FLOPPER OLD MAN McCAIN DEFINITELY IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN DISASTER GEORGE BUSH.
WITH NO SPECIFIC PLANS FOR THE VETERANS, THE TWO DISASTROUS WARS, VERY VAGUE FOREIGN POLICY, AND SPECIALLY NO ECONOMIC POLICIES, OLD MAN McCAIN WILL BE THE BIGGEST DISASTER OF THE 21ST CENTURY FOR OUR COUNTRY. WE, THE MIGHTIEST AND THE MOST ADVANCED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.
GOD SAVE AMERICA.

John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr   August 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

“I don’t know if you know this,” joked Kerry, “John McCain is looking for someone for vice president who has more economic expertise than he does. So congratulations to all of you, you’re on the short list.” LOL!!

Good! put a hit on the repugs John McSame. he is a low life travelling on the low road express!

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

jp/michigan   August 5th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Oh! Well Kerry didn't make it as Presidential nominee, so now he will do and say what ever for a spot on Obama's adminstration. The only problem Obama will not be elected President, Sorry Mr. Kerrry!

Ace   August 5th, 2008 9:51 am ET

No, Senator Kerry, I think you and Obama are dangerous for our country. We don't need your socialist agenda in the White House. Obama is way more dangerous - similar to Jimmy Carter and the mess that he made.

Joe in NJ   August 5th, 2008 9:51 am ET

"Kerry accused McCain of repeated flip-flopping"

This would be pretty funny if Kerry was doing a stand-up routine but I think he's being serious.

Nana   August 5th, 2008 9:51 am ET

"I asked Barack what he wanted for his birthday and he said, ‘just three things: Indiana, Colorado, and Virginia.’”

Indiana, Colorado, Virginia you heard what the man wants for his birthday so don't disappoint.

Michael   August 5th, 2008 9:51 am ET

John Kerry is more dangerous windsailing. What a petty, pathetic man he has turned out to be. The only thing worse would be losing his strident wife's money.

ERICA, Ohio   August 5th, 2008 9:51 am ET

BAH HA HA HA HA THATS THE FUNNIEST THING I'VE HEARD IN WEEKS. FUNNY VERY FUNNY! MCCAIN MORE DANGEROUS THAN OBAMA HE HE HE HA YOU GUYS ARE TOO MUCH! I SWEAR KEEP THE LAUGHS COMIN!

larry buchas   August 5th, 2008 9:51 am ET

My thoughts exactly.

The only thing McBush is ready for is the rocking chair.

MD   August 5th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Someone from the Obama camp should handout economics books to McCane and his cronies.

v.a.   August 5th, 2008 9:50 am ET

mccain and kerry are the same! old and boring! retire already sheesh…

marulanda(colombia)