August 7, 2008
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Sens. McCain and Obama both told Entertainment Weekly that they'd like to be Batman.
Sens. McCain and Obama both told Entertainment Weekly that they'd like to be Batman.

(CNN) – They may disagree about a lot of things — but Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama share an affinity for a certain dark superhero.

In an issue of Entertainment Weekly hitting newsstands Friday, both presumptive nominees reveal their pop culture favorites — and it turns out that both men want to be Batman.

“He does justice sometimes against insurmountable odds,” McCain said of the comic book hero. “And he doesn’t make his good works known to a lot of people.”

For his part, Obama told the magazine he would like to be Batman and Spider Man because “they have some inner turmoil.”

“They get knocked around a little bit,” observed Obama.

Issues of age and race — which have hovered over this year’s presidential campaign — also popped up in the discussion of popular culture.

Asked who was his favorite TV or movie president, McCain praised 24’s David Palmer portrayed by actor Dennis Haysbert. “He’s fabulous,” said McCain. “He’s a guy who makes tough decisions, he takes charge, he’s ready to sacrifice his interest on behalf of the interest of the country.”

Reminded that Palmer portrayed the nation’s first African-American president on the television series, the presumptive Republican nominee said “I hope that I and all Americans can be color-blind about any president.”

But McCain also told the magazine that the new Indiana Jones film was the last movie he’d seen. “I enjoyed that so much. The old guys wins,” said McCain, who will be the oldest president to be elected to a first term in the White House if he wins the general election.

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Patrick   August 7th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

"King Obama"

Once again the repub swift boat liars try to paint Obama as an elitist. Mr. McCain who doesn't even know where his twelve houses are and traded up to a new richer model woman while still married to his old wife. His wife is worth $ 100 million plus… and Obama is an elitist?

He's not even a good fighter pilot… how many planes did he lose and how many of the enemy did he shoot down?

Adolf Hitler   August 7th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I has a lot of inner turmoil too.

Clergyman   August 7th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

"John Mcain is the oldest celebrity in the world, like super-old, old enough to remember when dancing was a sin and beer was served in a bucket," and she asks, "but is he ready to lead?"

Xavier   August 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Election Watcher,
You are so silly. There is no u before the q in Aquaman. If you don’t know how to spell it, then you shouldn’t use it. Besides, in the comic’s books I remember Aquaman as being half human, half mermaid. He wouldn’t flip or flop either on land, or in the water. Did I mention that he is the ruler of the 7 seas? Ruler of Atlantis? Wow, with leadership qualities like that, maybe he is a lot like Obama.

OBAMA in 2008

Jeff Brown   August 7th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

"Jimmy" Wrote…
"Hillary for VP or no money , no votes and NOBAMA.!
Hillary supporters remain solidly united and will contribute money
and their votes only if she is chosen to be on the VP spot.

"Jimmy", You are either a GOP Stooge whose strings are being pulled by Rove, or a complete moron!

victorhill   August 7th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

In a McCain campaign "Economic Communications Plan" that was obtained by the Huffington Post, an aide to the Senator lays out several themes, tactics and objectives to shore up the Arizona Republican's standing on the economy and paint Barack Obama as a "job killing machine."

"Our polling tells us that Americans are still not tuned into what the candidates might do to fix the economy," reads the memo. "We have an opportunity to fill in that gap."

The strategy, which was authored by Taylor Griffin — a veteran of the Bush White House and Treasury Department who serves McCain as a senior adviser — seems built around traditional themes. The McCain campaign will paint Obama as being "aligned with trial lawyers" and "unions (card check, trade, education reform)," and push the frame that he "raises taxes" and "will kill jobs."

In contrast, McCain will be positioned as a bold leader on economic matters, someone who has a "record of taking on corporate interests" and will "fight speculation driving up prices of oil and food" as well as "the lawsuit culture." per Hunt. Press.
Sen. McCain and his Evil Empire!

Same OLD Washington Junk

McLAME   August 7th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

The way mcLAME flip-flops like a fish, I think John is more like Aquaman…only MUCH older.

Xavier   August 7th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Jimmy,
If all those Hillary supporters are for real, and not just hot air why cant you all send her 1.00 each to pay off most of her debt? Put up, or shut up. Heck, you might even win a dinner with her. How is that for incentive.

Vig   August 7th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Yep, Obama will take on that persona too. It's Hillary Clinton for President - we don't need any more fictional characters - we need the real deal. Nominate Hillary and dump Mr. Something for Nothing.

Denise Groves   August 7th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

How is the cryptkeeper going to be The Dark Knight? He will need a 02 tank to help with his breathing, Icy Hot after every action scene, and a walker to help get around the set!

Mike   August 7th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

ok. Obama can do the stunts and mcsurge can crash the Bat Plane.

Tom Happ   August 7th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

This is important for us to know.

Travis in Colorado   August 7th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Maybe Obama could be Two-Face. You know, everyone's least favorite character that spends twenty years in a racist, anti American Church with a blasphemous preacher, the character who uses the sexism and race cards against his opponets, but cries racism and foul whenever someone doesn't vote for him (because they're automatically racist) and has to flip a coin to see which way he's going to vote that day/time. Offshore drilling or buying oil from his muslim friends in the middle east? Seating Florida and Michigan or continue to punish them until he needs them? Clintons: racist has beens or people I need to help me win? Huge ego or no clear idea what I'm doing, I'll just read from the telepromter and decide! Catch Barack "Two Face" OWhiner in all of his can't believe adventures, with more to come several times a day!

McCain 08!

jimmy   August 7th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

LOL. ELECTION WATCHER. THERE WILL BE NO DREAM TEAM. OBAMA WELCHED ONHIS PROMISE TO HILLARY TO HELP RETIRE HER DEBT. HILARY DID HER PART FOR OBAMA. NOBAMA HAS YET
TO DO HIS PART FOR HILLARY.
FRICTION BETWEEN THE TWO CAMPS IS UNDER THE SURFACE.
HILLARY SUPPORTERS KNOW THIS AND THERE IS A DEAFENING SILENCE AMONG HER MANY, MANY SUPPORTERS AND PARTICULARLY THEIR LEADERS.. I SAY IT AGAIN: NO MONEY, NO VOTES FOR NOBAMA UNLESS HILLARY OF TICEKT AS VP. PREPARE TO LAUNCH OBAMA DOWN TO DEFEAT.

Troy   August 7th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

mccain is to pudgy and egocentric to be a "dark knight"

Dog Catcher   August 7th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Texas Trail Dog! August 7th, 2008 2:19 pm ET
THE WAY OBAMA FLIP FLOPS AND STRETCHES THE TRUTH HE SHOULD BE STRETCH MAN.
You are Wonder Dog reject too many Fleas!!!
McCain Too Old To Apply

John   August 7th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Batman or Bad Man?

Charlotte   August 7th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Obama has a lot of inner turmoil and it shows. Why would you want someone as President who has inner turmoil? Obama is still trying to figure out why he is running, I believe he said he got hit on the head by a rock? McCain and Hillary would make a great team. He has tried to cross party lines and Kerry did ask McCain to be his running mate. Why not, an unstopable ticket? Both of these guys could clinch the election with her as their running mate. Too bad the DNC doesn't know this. They are the Dumb Nuts Committee…

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   August 7th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Whaaaah! THIS IS NOT NEWS! Dadnabbit MEDIA!

This is not newsworthy! What a waste of time!

(yet, I am going to add a post anyway, because….this is a waste of time! blah blah blah.)

If you don't like it—don't read or comment on it!! Sheesh!

Christy C, La   August 7th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Obama is the best, also Hilliary. So stop hateing.

victorhill   August 7th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

A Message to Sen. Obama and his supporters;

Here's a quote befitting of your whole improbable journey to the US presidency. You've probably heard it before. It's from the great Mahatma Ghandi:

First they ignore you
Then they laugh at you
Then they fight you
Then you win.
So be encouraged!

Jonathan   August 7th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Obama would be a much better Batman, how is old McCain gonna be running and jumping like that, he will break his back!!!

gary   August 7th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

(MARIE) WHAT COMES AROUND AROUND

Foreign Observer   August 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Todd in Texas: yes, inflating tires WILL save as much gas as drilling. In fact, it will save much more, as you can do it TODAY. Do you know that the government's energy website says that drilling won't yield results until 2030? The Daily Show had a hilarious melange of quotes going downward from 20 years over 6 years over 2-4, 1-2, to McCain's recent "a few months." Don't let yourself be fooled. Oil drilled for in the US is sold on the same market as Saudi oil, and for the same price.

Foreign Observer   August 7th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Yeah, flip-flopper, "annoying the media" is surely what's most important in this election — not Roe vs. Wade, the economy, the environment, or Hillary's actual policies which Obama pushes for.

Silly Season!!   August 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

CNN-Sens. McCain and Obama both told Entertainment Weekly that they'd like to be Batman.

Who Cares

Aiken Blue   August 7th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Obama for President! he is certainly Batman. McCain on the other hand is Joker. Please visit WHYOBAMA08.ORG!!! Vote for OBama!!!!!!!! Yes, we can!

Brandon   August 7th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Why are people complaining that this isn't a real issue? Aren't you people bored of having the talks of Iraq, Iran, Oil, etc pounded into your heads every day? I think it's great to get to know the cantidates on a human level and feel CNN has done a great job bringing us this story.

Dave, Illinois   August 7th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Obama doesn't have the experience to be Batman. I would say he might make a good Power Ranger.

Patrick   August 7th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

"Flip-flops"

McCain has flipped on over a dozen issues… so calling Obama a flip-flopper means nothing.

Hillary Supporters Suck   August 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

NEW SUPERHERO!
ALTIMETERS-MAN
HE FORGETS HOW HE SAID THE ANTHRAX CAME FROM IRAQ. HE FORGETS HE OPPOSED DRILLING. HE FORGETS EVERYTHING.

p.s.
Jimmy get over, it get a hobby!

Jeff   August 7th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I truely believe all these upset Clinton supports are just the kids that got picked last for all the games in school. You're not doing yourself or your cause any justice by whining like a 5 year old Girl! No back to the important discussion of what Obama and McCain thought of Batman!!! Are you kidding me CNN. Why not report on the real news. Like Bush instructing the CIA to forge a document to lead us to WAR. There is some real news. If you guys can't report things that actually matter it makes you no different the E News. This is a disgrace to news and you should be ashamed of yourselves. I think your editor needs to lose his job!

Justin, Ohio   August 7th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

George W. Bush is Batman. Sorry guys, watch the movie and compare what Batman does to the things that GWB has done. Even the Bat-symbol looks similar to a W. If you don't believe me, watch the movie.

Richard, St. Paul, MN   August 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

McCain is more of a villain, but a weak one, like 'The Gibbon,' 'Kraven,' or 'Bush Boy.' I see Obama as the hero, swooping in to save America from the evils perpetrated by the Republicans. I'd love to see him drop in to the RNC, beat those villains senseless, and send them to Guantanamo.

Caine   August 7th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

OBAMA IS MORE LIKE THE JOKER!

I'm writing Hillary in on the ballot in TX. McCain will take this state anyway.

Obama all the way   August 7th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Obama would look much better in the costume ;)

CNN loves McCain   August 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Call security, Crypt Keeper has wandered onto the wrong set!

Phil in KC   August 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Big whoop.

out of work   August 7th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

It would be good if the two parties could aggree on something that really matterd .

Marv   August 7th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

“He does justice sometimes against insurmountable odds,” McCain said of the comic book hero. “And he doesn’t make his good works known to a lot of people.” - McCain.

There is justice in abolishing our freedom's, right?
Hypocrites!

Burt   August 7th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Anyone who thinks Obama OR McCain "want to be Batman for the people" are clueless….

They serve big business and/or the Federal Reserve…. Period, end of story…

If you want someone "for the people", Ron Paul is your only hope…

Sig, Los Angeles CA   August 7th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Lisa,

If your fantasy is ful-filled and Hillary were to become the nominee, anlike you Hillary supporters, we Obama supporters would never vote Republican; however, we would certainly stay home and not vote.

Tim Jordan   August 7th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Are we seriously letting the media base our opinion over what favorite nonfiction character our potential president might be ? ? ? ?

bill   August 7th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Obama wants to be Batman AND Spiderman?

talk about playing both sides of a fence.

Cheryl   August 7th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

J
Thanks for the link to the Phoenix newspaper article on McCain. That was a real eye-opener.

WantToBeFreeAgain   August 7th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Trying to find references for the neo-con slander, you'll be better off searching for Hoffa at Fenway park, or Bin-Laden in Iraq

Sherri Anna   August 7th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

OOOOOOOOooooooooo……………McCain is Hot !!!!!!!!!!!!
Oooooobama is Not !!!!!!!!!!!

When I vote in November,
I'm going to remember,
that our girl Hillary
was treated poorily

So if your care,
Please dont you dare

Vote for the man
Who say's he's like Batman
Because he is not
The poor young snot.

Just remember Obama is not
but that McCain is hot !!!!!!

Peter E   August 7th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

I understand if Hillary and McCain supporters politicize an action movie… but I am amused that Barack 'I'm different and bringing change' Obama does exactly the same thing.
There is no difference, and there is no change. Obama is exactly the same, and his supporters are pathetic. Spinning even a simple action movie into politics…

THIS IS NEWS THIS IS NEWS THIS IS NEWS   August 7th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I'm so sick of people posting things like, "THIS IS NEWS?" I'm just as sick of you as you are of CNN's postings. This is a ticker. It is a running blog/bulletin of all things related to politics and the presidential race. Get over yourself. People have been blasting some of the more non-newsworthy articles for months and it hasn't stopped CNN yet, so stop wasting space. Go create yourself an RSS feed of alternating political sites so you can get the news you want, how you want it and stop crying. Please!

Matthew   August 7th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

The Dark Knight: Great movie, or the greatest movie?

gene   August 7th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Wow… if neither one of these guys want to be Superman… I can't vote for either one…. jk :)

Seriously, I can't believe this is actually on the ticker… how much more meaningless can a story on this ticker be.

Really though… McCain reminds me a little more of Harvey Dent than Batman.

Myron   August 7th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

PUMAS are The Joker. Standing for nothing, except for chaos.

McCain=Two-Face, Obama=Gordon   August 7th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

I think all men want to be a comic book hero, period. It's their inner child still refusing to grow up and wanting to live outside of reality.

The real buzz that Batman is a metaphor for BUSH…. which I believe is incorrect. Batman is our inner turmoil over wanting protection at any cost — it sounds good, but we struggle over the means by which it is achieved.

McCain is more like the Harvey Dent (aka Two-Face)– bitter and not what he appears on the surface (after reconstructive surgery). When pushed, he gets angry and reverts to the Two-Face character, whose main motivation is bitter revenge for perceived injustices TO HIMSELF.

Obama is more like Jim Gordon.

Casey | Tecumseh, Mo.

ERIC, MN   August 7th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

I think its so funny that people are still trying to make fun of Obama for the whole tire inflation thing. Well guess what, he was right. AAA and NASCAR both agree that it would be a step that could help. The best part is John McCain made fun of Obama about this for days. Then when Obama started making fun of McCain for being proud to be ignorant, and then McCain changed his tune. So all of you idiots out there that want to make this a big issue I have only this to say. First earlier this year McCain said we could all turn out the lights five minutes earlier. Is that is energy plan. Second just yesterday McCain specifically said he agrees with Obama that inflating your tires would help. Its on tape check it out. So when you make fun of Obama, you are making fun of AAA, NASCAR, DOT, and yes even MCCAIN.

j williamson   August 7th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Oh brother…next question!

Ann   August 7th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Who cares???

Anonymous   August 7th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

This is on a news site? Wow.

Smiley from Conyers, GA   August 7th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Why is this even on the ticker? Is this news? Goodness gracious!!

William, from Cali!   August 7th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

This ain't "Fantasy World"…………………or "make me believe that, nonsense! World"………….this is the "Real World", and there aren't any "Superheroes" living here; that I know of……………

Praetorian, Fort Myers   August 7th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

We do not need a superhero!!

Just let us fix it. We have the ingenuity, the resources, and the drive. The American people= the right person, right job, right time–we can fix our own problems without other nations and without over-involvement of the federal government.

Freedom-liberty-self government–==Libertarians 2008

lizfor hillary clinton   August 7th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

yeah if hillary does NOT get VP THEN MCCAIN…will get my vote for sure…

James Olsen   August 7th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

John McCain is more like Lex Luthor - evil schemer with a ton of money in his pocket, and no intention of doing anything that's right for the people.

Jeff Brown   August 7th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

I can picture it now, McCain on his Rascal Scooter being chased by Batman…. PRICELESS!

jake, San Francisco, CA   August 7th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Fact check:

It is now clear that all these people pretending to be Hillary angry supporters are republicans!

So all demoncrats, just ignore them and they will feel more frustrated!
They will feel like artists who get no fans…simple

Praetorian, Fort Myers   August 7th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

One thing is clear. Neither of these bozo's are the superhero we need to:

-Divest ourselves from Iraq.
-Decrease government size/spending.
-Reduce the control of government in our lives.
-Create jobs and understand/teach fundamental econmic theory to Americans–provide public private incentives to increase jobs–without dramatically increasing taxes.
-Be free from the constraints of special interests in their decision making: corporate, social, ethinic, religious, international.

Libertarians–the 3rd largest political party in the U.S.–needs you.
Make a commitment for the future and vote for REAL change in Washington insteand of platitudes and rhetoric.

Bob Barr 2008–the conservative agenda at it's best.

ptown fellow   August 7th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

Okay this article is stupid.

What the Holy Heck   August 7th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Batman broke the law.

A lot.

They both know that, right?

NC Man   August 7th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Obama is more like Wonder Dog! Make you wonder where does he stand on issues…..

Vietnam Vet   August 7th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Batman for President
Write him in!!!!!!!!!!!

Keith   August 7th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

McCain would make a great Scarecrow. I mean come on, typical Republican who uses fear tactics. Enough said.

AA   August 7th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

And this is news because…

C'mon CNN what happened to your integrity?

Peace.

seeing the truth   August 7th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

@Mike, TX August 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Can't see Obama as the Dark Knight, as he wants to take the savings from America and give it to government cronies. Sounds more like the villan.
_____________________________________________________
hey cowboy i urge you to check out exxonmccain.com before you make such a stupid comment. also try SPELL CHECK
___________________________________________________

@Typical White Person August 7th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

So Obama identifies with the inner turmoil and McCain identifies with the understated service.
_____________________________________________________
your ignorance never fails to amaze me…try USS Forrestal 7/29/67…K sweetie

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   August 7th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Rather than both of them being the "Dark Knight", they need to consider being the "Riddlers."

Reality Check Richmond Virginia   August 7th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

I think McCain works better as the Crypt Keeper. if he is elected, with his policy postitions, thats what our country might as well be.

John   August 7th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Hilary can be catwoman, meowwwwwwwww…..

Mike - Texas   August 7th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Obama as batman, NO but he would make a good RIDDLER though.

Riddle me this, riddle me that what do I mean this time ???

Caryn, WDC   August 7th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Calling McLame "The Joker" is an insult to the Joker. He's not a superhero or a super villain, he's just a sidekick who will disappear come November.

MD   August 7th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Bush is the real Dark Knight. He's made the hard choices and sacrificed his popularity to keep the U.S. safe. No whinning either.

Grandma   August 7th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

McCain does not have anything to say even on his add. We know him always crying about media attention and when he has it he talk about Obama. Media putting Obama under microscope and they can not find anything and now all I see McCain TV add for free in all the stations. McCain is follower and Obama is the leader. He had all week to talk about energy and all he said all the above is my plan he never give any $ or brake down on his plan he said “ALL THE ABOVE “he means Obama plans. Please ask him what his plans are about the war he just says we need to win just like a child not just like a leader. Senator Obama is a leader young like Kennedy and Celebrity like Ragan

Chris   August 7th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

This is news? I'm surprised CNN didn't try and spin a pointless article like this to favor Obama.

Tom F   August 7th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Given Batman's interrogation techniques and use of technology to spy on people, I'm surprised that either candidate likes him. Plus the Batmobile looks like a real gas-guzzler. But at least its tires are properly inflated.

Rob   August 7th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

If you don't think this is news, it's really not that hard to scroll right past the article. You're actually not required to read every single thing on CNN.com.

Joy   August 7th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Well that counts out the Bush twin McCain.

brian   August 7th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

It is so obnoxious how people talk about flip flopping. that is why a democrat and republican are so polar opposite. if they decide to compromise and go more towards the middle they are seen as flip floppers. Which is retarded. Being completely left or right is in no way going to improve our country but compromise and moving to the middle will. This is call for both liberals and conservatives to stop using the world flip flop so much. Compromise and change of heart is needed to run an effective democratic government

maurice   August 7th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

McCain is a hero Obama is the joker!

Brown Shirt Rush   August 7th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Vote for McCain if your insane.

Fred Blogs   August 7th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

McCann as Batman, I would think that he's more like Russel P Kramer from the 1996 movie my Fellow Americans

timber   August 7th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Now this is news America needs to hear! Grow up!

GINA, OHIO   August 7th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Obama is the knight in shining armor!! Mccain is the knight mare!!!

Clinton/McCain   August 7th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Bulldog,

Why people insist that the "Hillary" supporters are Republicans in disguise is simply ridiculous. I voted for Gore in 2000, Kerry in 2004 and Bob Casey in 2006. I simply do not like Obama and will not vote for him in November. We don't have to vote for someone if we don't like them.

PUMA

james   August 7th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

If you will look at the facts about driling in the ocean,Obama WAS completely right about properly inflating your tires would save as much oil as would be drilled offshore. Also, this could happen RIGHT NOW, not 10 years or more.

I loved Obama's line about "They're acting like they're proud of their ignorance!"

This puts it so clearly what has gone on the last 7 years..

Paul J. G.   August 7th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

This is so childish! I would think the future leader of our country would be thinking of ways to change our country instead of thinking of what super hero they would like to be. Super heros are fictional, our country going through hell is actually happening. This story just added to my decision of not voting for either one of these idiots!

But if I had my choice of a fictional hero I would like to be… It would be President of the United States so I can do a proper job in saving this country from the hell it is going through. And if the Batman fictional story were be true, Bush, Obama and McCain would be the JOKERS!!

Election Watcher   August 7th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

The way he flip-flops like a fish, I think Obama is more like Auquaman.

jimmy   August 7th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Hillary for VP or no money , no votes and NOBAMA.!
Hillary supporters remain solidly united and will contribute money
and their votes only if she is chosen to be on the VP spot.

Veteran for Obama   August 7th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

McCain pushed for the Iraq War long before Bush. In 1998 he wanted to invade Iraq. And today he complains about our national debt and blames it on everyone else. The Iraq War has done horrendous damage to our national debt and McCain has a large responsibility for that.

Ron democrat turned independent   August 7th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

they have inner turmoil and get knock around a bit, but unlike sen. obama they don't whine about it. goes with the job. can you imagine obama underpreasure. what a joke.

Wisest one of All   August 7th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Since when did Batman attend a racist church for 20 years?

When did Batman have a friend who was one of the Weathermen(terrorist bomber organization)?

When did Batman get involved with a failed S &L crisis?

When did Batman abandon the POW/MIAs in Vietnam?

Neither one of these bozos can be Batman. But BOTH can be the clown.

jk   August 7th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Fake democrats do us all a favor and be quiet, noone is falling for your crap. You are all liars, easy as that. Everyone here posting for McCain b/c Clinton lost the primaries are little staffers for the Repub party.

HyperD   August 7th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Obama as the Dark Knight (no pun intended here) actually sounds cool, almost credible… but McCain? I don't think so.. Well, he looks more like Alfred, but he really is more scary and insane that Ledger's Joker!

kayla   August 7th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

mcsame already is a character TAILS FROM THE CRYPT. he always look like he's going to a funeral.

Democrat   August 7th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

McShame, what has happened to you. You must have some crazies working for you.

TerryDo--PumaPac-40+   August 7th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

The only true dark knight is HILLARY R. CLINTON, THE NEXT PRESDIENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

anoyed by hilary supporters   August 7th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

honestly, im starting to wonder if the hillary/mccain supporters even pay attention to the issues, because if they did they surely would not switch from hillary to mccain. their views are so differentt on so many issues while obama and hillary shared many important views……..so hillary supporters, do u even care about the direction of the country?

Ted   August 7th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

The Dark Knight would be a step down for King Obama.

ARB   August 7th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

OBAMA'S MY HERO!

Chut Pata   August 7th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

McCain should be two-face although his campaign is making him the Joker. Like two-face, McCain was the good-guy against the evil Bush, now he has lived long enough (71 years, 8 in Bush administration) to become evil.

Democrat   August 7th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

McSame is too old to be batman. No way grandpa.

Thomas Nöla   August 7th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Outstanding newsertainment, CNN!

Chut Pata   August 7th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

After seeing all the hillarious advertisements of McCain campaign, I think he is the JOKER. Obama is demonized by establishment and chased by (oil) mafia, I think he would be Batman

S Callahan   August 7th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

What the media doesn't get is that he is not the movie star to us…

he is saying what we are thinking..he is being our voice
he is more like the Joan of Arc for our country….

aware   August 7th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

The conflicted, narcissistic Obama continues to gaze at his own reflection while McCain focuses on the needs of others! :)

Texas Trail Dog!   August 7th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

THE WAY OBAMA FLIP FLOPS AND STRETCHES THE TRUTH HE SHOULD BE STRETCH MAN.

Janet   August 7th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Barack Obama is a superhero in his own right- he doesn't need to pretend to be one!!! However, McCain, on the other hand, might not even make it to Robin!
Obama, 2008

Daki   August 7th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Everyone is asking what is wrong wiyh Obama,but the question should be why would a democrat lose 30% of his base for just winning the dem nomination.It sounds like the party of inclusion is hypocritic.Racism,sexism,and the idea that Hillary is entitled seems to be the problem.I never knew that Hillary or McDrill was president before,I guess this is where they get all of thier experience from.

curmudgeon   August 7th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Man, you people are pathetic. Can't spell, can't think, have no sense of humor. How many people have to say "this isn't news?" Of course it isn't. It's buried in the ticker. It's a light-hearted piece. You want news, go to the news section. Jeez.

Ignacio P.   August 7th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Epic fail.

sensible Cape Coral Fl   August 7th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I'm sick and tired of all this talk about "Flip-Flopping" We have had 71/2 years of a man who refused to change his mind, rigidity and inflexibility his claim to fame. As a comedian said: "What George says on Thursday is exactly what he said on Tuesday regardless of what happened on Wednesday."

Moderation: Here I come !!!!!

Democrat In Nebraska   August 7th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

To Matt in NE -

I say you are wrong, sir. Barack is not the victim. And neither will I be. I will vote for Barack Obama. It would be about time that our state voted for someone who is NOT a Republican to the White House.

Inner turmoil   August 7th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

means the burning desire for change, just society, doing good, put McMoran in his place.

YOLANDA   August 7th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

CNN WHEN ARE YOU GOING SHOW THE AMERICAN PUBLIC BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA'S BIRTH CERTIFICATE??

WE THE REAL CITIZENS HAVE THE RIGHT TO SEE THAT IF HE IS RUNNING TO BE THE LEADER OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY

Robin   August 7th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

In point of clarification, depending on the incarnation, Batman is more about vengeance than justice. Batman doesn't do good works, he does bad works against bad people - important difference.

Green Arrow - now HE does good works.

As for the main thrust of the news item - does this count as a break from campain coverage?

Angela - Florida   August 7th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

After the recent poll released yesterday you would think CNN would lay off frivilous news about Obama like this. Hello, most of America is sick of hearing about Obama. The more they show him the more support he loses, they should back off a little! Don't get me wrong, in no way under any circumstance would I ever vote for Obama, other than not having solid plans for help on the economy, the world is in turmoil and I just do not trust him to keep me and my family safe. Think about it, all of our economy and health problems won't mean much if we are not here to have them. The threat of an attack is not a Republican "boogeyman", does anyone in here read articles actualy pertaining to news such as the impeachment of the Packistan leader, Israel's quest to destroy Irans nuclear facilities and Iran's threat to the US, UK , Israel and any other nation that they don't like? Wake up America we are yet again on the verge of more threats.

TX for Obama   August 7th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Mike, TX
Get lost! You sure don't have any brains!

Just watched McCain's Town hall session in Ohio. He did not answer 1 single question straight. I wonder how those people make a selection on Nov. Can't see them voting for the bafoon they just saw and heard. I wish Obama will call the bluff of McCain and accept to go to these Townhalls.

Wasted On You   August 7th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

This movie was just aweful. I don't think it was smart for either of them to even reference the movie. However, I'm sure that by doing so, they will attract the attention and maybe even the votes of some comic lovers who are otherwise disinterested in politics.

JoelWhy   August 7th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Slow news day, huh?

John Hancock   August 7th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Why/how is this news? Seriously.

Michelle   August 7th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Obama is more like Little Miss Muffet.

He is afraid to debate.

Obama has snubbed New Orleans by avoiding another town hall debate.

al   August 7th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

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

ALL I CAN SAY IS WHAT IS GOING ON WITH HILLARY?

SHE'S BEING SELFISH.

LET GO OF YOUR DELEGATES AND APPEASE YOUR SUPPORTERS FROM MARCHING, YELLING AND SREAMING. IT IS NOT GOOD FOR BARAK. IT'S ABOUT BARAK NOW NOT YOU.

Tyler in Raleigh   August 7th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Im sure McCain is out fighting terrorists with Bush at night while we all sleep… wearing masks and not letting their good works be known to us.

Go wonder twins Bush and McCain!

hrmarney in Macon, GA   August 7th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Harvey Dent said "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

Wonder which one took that to heart.

Blayze Kohime   August 7th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Considering how hard pressed you'd be to find anyone that didn't like that movie, I don't see how this is news :p

Typical White Person   August 7th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

So Obama identifies with the inner turmoil and McCain identifies with the understated service.

Do we really want a man as president who, at the age of 48, is STILL not sure about what he wants to be when he grows up?

Max   August 7th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

They may want to both be Batman, but I see them both more as Two Face.

Matt, Minneapolis, MN   August 7th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Up next John McCain's child hood idol was Popeye, and Obama's was garfield. Lets talk about more irrelavent crap…

A.Harrell   August 7th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

It thinks it's pretty funny that since Obama has become so popular on the trail and McCain hasn't, that McCain has an Ex Con/ Drug Addict,Ex-Celebrity to campain for him. Now thats politics!

Dave   August 7th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Wow, thank the gods we'll have an informed voting public this year. Now, I need to know if they liked the Dawn of the Dead remake, and I'll be set to vote!

Sorry, just can't se McCain fighting crime. He's been enabling it for too many years to turn around just like that.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 7th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

McCain is senile and showed exactly how senile he is by playing childish jokes like the Paris Hilton ad when our country faces the worse economic crisis. This is no time to have a childlike senile person in office.

Another grumpy old white woman for Obama   August 7th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

If Obama has "inner turmoil" it is because he has a conscience and a soul. He is human.
Something McCain is sorely lacking.
This is also true of any Hillary supporter who would vote GOP just to spite Obama. Mindless adoration of another human being is just plain sick. This election is about issues and trying to fix what has gone so wrong with America in the last 10 years. Voting GOP is a death sentence for the economy, for womens hard fought rights, education, fair taxation, healthcare and our respect in the world.
Respect cannot be gained by force. It must be earned. We have all but lost it because of the school yard bully you elected twice. Rather than admit they were wrong ,they will keep being wrong trying to convince themselves they were right.

Rigo in Madison   August 7th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Truthiswahtweneed.

I have read "Scripture" and Joseph was sold into slavery (by his brothers) but he did not become a King. I hope you have read the story because I have no idea what you are talking about.

We are about to elect a president not a minister.

ClintonDem4Cynthia08   August 7th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Slow news day? Who cares about this stuff? Seriously.

Wanda   August 7th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

McCain is no Dark Knight. He's more like Dr Doom or someone on the bad guy side.

But definatly no Dark Knight.

Cody   August 7th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

capitalism + democracy = this garbage

and I am in favor of both of those things. sigh.

Dominique   August 7th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Funny but I would have likened Sen. McCain to Wolverine. You know, lash out with the claws first and ask questions later.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   August 7th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I disagree…McCain wants to be Patten—and Obama wants to be Robin Hood—neither are up to the job of Batman.

McCain 08!!!   August 7th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Who really cares now, come on? The only thing you should get out of this article is lines 19-21, where McCain talks about 24 and David Palmer, and even then…

therealist   August 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Obama told the magazine he would like to be Batman and Spider Man because “they have some inner turmoil.”???

No thanks! I don't need a President with "inner turmoil" while dealing with an economy like this one!!!

Peter   August 7th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Everyone wants to be a superhero - myself included. Folks, don't take this so seriously, it's just a snippet from an Entertainment Weekly interview.

Kris in LA   August 7th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Now that I know Obama is a Spiderman wannabe I am convinced to vote for him. This is exactly what I want in my President. Thank you CNN for informing us about this.

Andy in Charlotte, NC   August 7th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Who cares!?? I'm sure Obama and McCain haven't even seen the movie.

Nick   August 7th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

which of the movies came before the other.

Indiana jones or batman mr. Mcsane!!

This guy is too old!

Susan   August 7th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

McCain- you can't be Batman - you are olready the Joker!

joe-Arizona   August 7th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Mccain should move to Havannah if he looses this election.

Arizona is Obama country!!!

Ex-Republican for Obama   August 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

McCain is a natural as the Joker:

Sinister and evil. Story Line: He curses out and leaves ailing sick wife just before plotting against the American people to steal their money at the gas pumps. To ensure no police force is present he schemes to send our Military overseas, to be murdered, ensuring he is free to get away with his life of crimes. Ties up congress by submitting bills, then refuses to show up and vote on these "Important' issues while screaming "Get back and vote everyone but me, I am too lazy and too old to go vote".

McCain: Americas SuperVillain

ben   August 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

This is news? Why not print something really newsworthy like what kinf of ice cream do they like?

RapidRay   August 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

What's up, CNN?
Did we run out of news today?

Next waste of time….

Mike, TX   August 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Can't see Obama as the Dark Knight, as he wants to take the savings from America and give it to government cronies. Sounds more like the villan.

Rudy NYC   August 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Moving on.

Nothing with substance here. This does not qualify as a human interest story. Both have aspirations to be actors if they had to make a career change

So.

Voter   August 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Slow news day, CNN?

Vanessa, CT   August 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

No way in hell is Hillary going to have 18 million women protesting on the same day. It's not going to happen. If she has that many people at her beck and call, why can't they pay her debt? Because she doesn't have 18 million people available to her. She's a liar and the world knows it.

Debby   August 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

This is lame CNN.

Vinny   August 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

flip flopper,

It's pretty sad that you'll ignore your own candidate wishes to support who she says is would not be good for the country just to annoy the media

norb   August 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Maybe McCain could be the next super hero of the In Bev commercials. Just Keating.

kurt   August 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

The headline read that both men agreed on Batman. The actual Mccain quote was interesting and seemed to suggest such.

The final Obama quote left me scratching my head. Does the guy ever actually -say anything- or does he just spew forth a string of logically valid words hoping each audience member can find his or her own meaning in it?

bill for barack   August 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

seems like obama's got the inside track for that
mcliar makes a better joker anyway
that's what his campaign is anyway
a big joke

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!   August 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

John mccain is recycling Hillary stuff over and over even the strategy of his campaign. Too back mr "marverick". Hillary lost and so will you. Americans know who to lead this country at this time of age. Time for America to get back in its a country on a shining hill with freedom of the people.

No country for old men is my favourite movie!

Obama Rules   August 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Geeeez, so let's recap for just a moment if we may.

We got an administration that lied to congress, America, and the world about the evidence to invade Iraq, that resulted in the death of 1,000,000 people. We have an FBI and that sent government grade anthrax to several locations in America, then covered it up, blamed on a single scientist, and then killed him. We've got companies like Haliburton turning billions of dollars in profits due to an illegal war created by the Bush administration. We have a constitution that has been raped and pilladged routinely by the Bush administration. We have the torture of prisoners by the Bush administration and the treasonous outing if CIA agents by the Bush administration. We have about a million super important issues that need to be discussed before November, etc etc etc. And yet CNN chooses to run a story about which fantasy super hero the candidated relate to most. Way to go CNN, you guys truly are an amazing bunsh. Dana will fit in perfect with the likes of Glenn Beck and the rest of the intellectuals at CNN.

OBAMA 2008!!!

Truthiswhatweneed   August 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Those of you who know scripture remember that Joseph was sold into slavery and became King in the land that he was once a slave. He helped turn the hearts of the children back to their father(God), and God healed their land and forgave their sins. Obama represents Gods mercy to America, and mercy is underserved forgivness. Remember this when you vote.

Xavier   August 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Batman rocks!
Obama rocks!
McCain doesnt rock. He is a Two-Face.
I guess that makes the rest of the republican's the Joker because they always seem to bring out the worst in people.

Peter of Oregon   August 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

How does McCain know about the Dark Knight if the last movie he saw was Indiana Jones? His response was so political as well. Obama's seemed very honest and non-political.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   August 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I'd say McCain would want to be Harvey Dent, the DA who evolved into Two-Face.

Marc PDX   August 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Notice that McCain talks about what Batman does for the community. But Obama talks about what happens to himself. "Anybody got a mirror handy?"

edw   August 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

"Our polling tells us that Americans are still not tuned into what the candidates might do to fix the economy," reads the memo. "We have an opportunity to fill in that gap."

The strategy, which was authored by Taylor Griffin — a veteran of the Bush White House and Treasury Department who serves McCain as a senior adviser — seems built around traditional themes. The McCain campaign will paint Obama as being "aligned with trial lawyers" and "unions (card check, trade, education reform)," and push the frame that he "raises taxes" and "will kill jobs."

In contrast, McCain will be positioned as a bold leader on economic matters, someone who has a "record of taking on corporate interests" and will "fight speculation driving up prices of oil and food" as well as "the lawsuit culture."

Texas Pete   August 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

What a hard-hitting piece of journalism- I smell a Pulitzer in your future!

MMN-Milwaukee WI   August 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

It’s August and Hillary has just confirmed to us she’s been involved in the whisper campaign for the DEM nomination and the YouTube clip also confirms the Clintons have been salting the wounds which only confirms why the party is not uniting. Like someone said before, “a Clinton will pat you on the shoulder while they piss down your leg”. They publicly proclaim to support Obama and yet they continue to encourage their supporters to rebel. My $0.02 worth is if Obama wants to steer the DEM party in a new direction then he needs to cut lose the Clintons and build a new DEM party “from the group up “ like he likes putting it. It’s clear:

Can Hillary Help Unite the Party? NO.
Have the Clintons Gotten Over It? NO.

If the Clintons can’t look beyond themselves and spoil the chances of the DEMs getting the presidency in 2008 then they are no different than the current Administration that they so claim to loath.

Matt   August 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

lol * of you

andy   August 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

To "Flip Flopper":

You think we should pick our President based on the media's supposed biases? That's your criteria? Have the last 8 years not taught us how truly important this decision is? Spite may be a powerful motivator, but it's generally not a sensible one.

karen-phoenix   August 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Go Obama!!! Landslide in November! check out electoral-vote.com
Out with the very, very old and in with new and educated!!! NO more wars and NO more Chenney dumbies in Washington. McBush had 26 years to be a hero!!! AND HE FAILED!

Julian   August 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Hey flip, by your very nature, you will switch and support Obama….but then again wait! You can't be trusted with anything including your opinion, can ya?

Erik from Golden, CO   August 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Is there a reason why most articles on CNN are suddenly very McCain slanted? Did the higher-ups come down on you to try and hype McCain's opinions, ideas, shenanigans, and press ops more than Obama's now?

And what happened to the story regarding McCain's "Obama is the Chosen One" ad? That suddenly disappeared after Friday. Is there a CNN bias toward McCain now? Is your network suddenly trying to out-Fox Fox News?

Matt   August 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Nice you of to sell out your party. You fail.

Monica for Obama in Indiana   August 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Shows the kid in all people.

Doug Goodwin   August 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Both candidates may want to be Batman, but what we're all afraid of is the winner becoming Two-Face…

Los   August 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I still don't understand why Hillary supporters, if they were truly for Hillary because of her ideals, are jumping on the McCain bandwagon, which has shown itself to be on the completely opposite end of the ideological spectrum.

tom   August 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

slow news day…

Matt from NYC   August 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

….

Who cares?
If I wanted to read this drivel I would go to E - Entertainment's website.

COULD WE GET SOME REAL NEWS PLEASE?!

like…. I dunno, maybe the fact that McCain isn't talking to reporters because he gaffes everytime he does?

Chris   August 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Ironically, Bruce Wayne/Batman supported Hillary Clinton.

Mike in Columbus   August 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Heh, McCain can't be Batman, and the Joker at the same time… Sorry Johnny!

Obatman 08

Abby   August 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Flip Flopper, throwing away yourf futur just to annoy the media. Really adult of you. lol.

Rascal Scooter   August 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

McCain will be the wheel chair knight with oxygen tank attached. To old to ride .

Vote Obama….08

Marc   August 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Good answers by McCain. I think Heath Ledger's role suits Obama as he is the real joker.

ARB   August 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I'm sure that everyone is happy that you're tackling these tough questions like this….I mean god forbid we would actually wanna hear what these candidates think about legitimate concerns like the economy, gas prices, housing market, etc.

Republican for CHANGE!   August 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

mcSame might make a good butler.

ProudToBeDemocrat   August 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

72 years old and ignorat for president what is America coming to, if America elects Mccain after 8 years of Bush we are all going down no dout about it. I hope and pray that would never happen.

bob in L.A.   August 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

So, If I read this right- the Republican candidate wants to be a person of great wealth who thinks because its justice, he can do whatever he wants.
And the Democrat, wants to be these characters because he likes the fact that they are both insecure wack jobs and doesn't care about the good the guy does or the fact that maybe they both need counseling.
Aren't we lucky with our choices for president? and then they wonder why the polls are so close.

Sana Irfan   August 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

This is news?

relieved   August 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

when asked which animal they would be McCain said kowala bear, Obama said wombat. can't wait until next week to find out which fruit each prefers.

Harry   August 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

The media loves John Mccain. We can not have any fault about John Mccain because the media is his base!

Rigo in Madison   August 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

It's sad that people are paying attention to politics from Entertainment Weekly. With all the issues we need to deal with as a nation (economy, war, education, etc.), why do we care about the entertainment characters our next president identifies with?

But, I guess, that is democracy.

donovansbrain   August 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Spiderman for Barack, with FoxNews as J. Jonah Jameson hounding his every step.

Nguyen   August 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Obama/Clinton ticket=victory in Nov. 2008.

Rob   August 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Do you really want a president who has such bad taste in films that the fourth Indiana Jones was a movie that he "…enjoyed so much." Did he see the film? Really? I'm pretty sure me and my friends were laughing all the way through it because we felt it was the worst movie we'd ever seen (that's an exageration. The list goes 1. Scary Movie Three 2. Ice Age Two 3. Fun With Dick and Jane 4. Indiana Jones Four)

I'm pretty sure the whole movie was fantasy. Lead painted fridges that withstand nuclear blasts (completely unscathed) Alien heads, which are made of crystal, that open a portal to another universe. And old people being successful…

I thought I was in the wrong theatre when the CGI Gopher came up. That's when I realized that Indiana Jones was going to be Amazingly bad.
I thought I was reading the wrong language when John McCain said he really enjoyed Indiana Jones four. That's when I realized John McCain is going to be Amazingly senile.

debra   August 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

And this took up space??? Boy, are they really running out of things to print.

Unity   August 7th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Flip-flopper!

Kevin   August 7th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I would have thought the Joker or the Riddler would have been more suitable to Obama

Wow   August 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Did either watch this movie? It was fantastic but the election for Presidency is more like the Harvey Dent character. We need something to believe in and no sign of Two-face. Whoever wins gets to be Batman, but they better get a staff that respects the rights of the people. Remember Batman didn't even trust himself with that power.

Rich in Seattle   August 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

McCain strikes me more of the Penguin than Batman. Give McCain a top hat and an umbrella and he's ready for the part. He has already shown he can be manipulative and mean. Perfect fit!

Charlotte   August 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Inner turmoil? That is a problem I have with Obama. I feel he has a lot of inner turmoil and we, the public, best be leary of. He speaks well, but has spent more time running for office then sitting at his desk, in his office. The majority of his time as a US Senator, has been spent running for the next office. I have no real feel about him, and that makes me nervous.

NELSON Colorado Springs, Co   August 7th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Both Sen McCain and Sen Obama needs to come back to reality. Something wrong went you want to be like something that fake Like Superman, batman and spiderman you better trying to be like Bill Gates or Warren Buffet . This is power Go Obama

Jeff   August 7th, 2008 1:08 pm ET