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gas nearly 4 dollars,health care,unless you are employed,not for free,just die will we donate billions of dollars to poor countries as if we have already taken care of our own citizens,then you want to vote for mcain go ahead but think of your childrens future

Susie,
I am happy you are a daughter of a WWII veteran, but that does not qualify your vote anymore special than anybody elses. I am a current member of the armed forces (7 years now). My opinion is no better than anybody elses, but it seems to me that Obama is the only choice we have. Wake up America!

Do you really see Mc Cain hitching his wagon to a former cabinet member of the Bush White House? Reluctantly, he has granted approval to have Dick speak at the Republican convention. Look at what Florida's governor is doing. Prearing to get married so that America is not represented by bachelor.

Does it really matter who McCain picks? I mean , seriously, he has absolutely NO APPEAL. He is running for Bush's third term-and I don't want any part of that! Change all the way for me...OBAMA, baby!

"Ridge, a former Homeland Security Secretary, grew up in Erie and begin" Please rectify the mistake its supposed to be begun

NO TERRORIST ATTACKS SINCE 9-11 AND YOU CALL BUSH A FAILURE? LOL...IDIOTS.

And if he picks Ridge there will be a floor fight at the Republican convention for the VP slot!!! Pleeeease do it McSame...

Hey, we had a gig out by that airport...at Villapiano's. (folks from Erie may get that...)

Seriously, Ridge has more substance than folks who only respond to duct tape and color-coding give him credit for...he knew when to get away from that administration. He certainly did better than the current head of Homeland Security, who wouldn't even acknowledge on an NPR interview that there were refugees in the Superdome when the news hit.

Susie, all due respect, I'm not sure why being the daughter of a WWII vet makes your opinion about Obama's experience more valid than others. Our family has four generations of vets, and I believe that Obama has the leadership, instincts, character, and intelligence needed to be an outstanding American president, starting January of 2009.

peachy does you mommy know that you sre on her computer? thgis is for grown-ups

i don;t think we will know who the v p will be befort the conv.

come on america,lets not make the same mistake again. mccain is the same as bush and we just cant afford another mess in this country.

Tom Ridge? Ok, I'll get out my duct tape, plastic and review my colors.

To Susie–"Bush was handed many things that were totally out of his control"- You mean the neocons attacking a sovereign Iraq for $12 Billion/month and killing and ruining thousands of lives, outing a CIA agent, incompetent crony appointments, defying the constitution and refusing to testify to Congress, etc. etc. Maybe you haven't noticed that McCain sounds like he has dementia–yikes!

I'm a Republican from Pennsylvania. People here know Tom Ridge for his years as Governor of this great state. I don't see what the big deal is that he wants to come home and help support a fellow Republican running for president. Sure you can make a fuss about the whole Homeland Security color codes and so forth. But since 9/11, we have yet to have another attack thanks to them in part so it’s working in some degree. Also having a brother in the Military that served in Iraq, he tells us things he’s heard about and experienced first hand.

You may also hate Bush, fine, that’s your right. But don’t go bashing someone for something you know nothing about. Yes, we have lost over 4000 soldiers, but look at how many people we have saved from Saddam’s regime. He killed hundreds of thousands of his own people for no reason at all. Let alone his kids doing the same just because it was a fun thing for them to do. Stepping in to stop this genocide was the right thing to do, even if it was under different pretenses. We even found Weapons, dirty bombs and the like that could be used as WMD’s. Just because it’s not Nuclear, doesn’t mean it couldn’t have killed a lot of people.

You also can not blame Bush for all the failed policies either, because he’s fighting a Democrat Congress and House at every turn and you wonder why nothing has gotten done in the last 8 years.

Democrats, Go ahead and bash McCain all you want, it’s your own elected nomine that everyone will hate if he’s elected President.

Susie is right, go read “The Obama Nation” For a man who wants unity between black and white people; his wife admits that she hates white people. Wow, how am I to trust him when the woman he’s married to doesn’t even support him on one of the important issues? Did I forget to mention his dad is from Afghanistan, where we have been fighting since Clinton has been in office? You really don’t think he’d give that country concessions if he became President do you? Na, he’d never do that.

He looks like an idiot, so with that being said, " Welcome President Obama".

Most of the people that post are complete idiots. You have no clue about economics, world affairs or anything else. If we end up with Barack Hussein Obama I hope he takes you to hell with him.

susie. oh my god girl have you been living under a rock!!!! bush had a SURPLUS of cash when he took office. america is broke and in the RED by TRILLIONS!!!!! wake up your own self. its uninformed people such as yourself that go out and vote blindly that get us in these positions to begin with. there isn't ONE redumblican elected official in office that gives a crap about ordinary average american citizens. there is only a hand full of democrats that do care about the ordinary average person. im gonna take my chances with them. DONT be fooled by trickery or gimicks people. make our government work for us!

Isn't there a huge gap between McCain and Ridge's stand on Roe v. Wade and abortion rights?

Well, Bob, I have a job, but today is Sunday, after all...what about you? You've taken just as much time as every other poster here.

And, Susie, I don't need a different outlook. I've taken the last many months and paid attention to Obama and what he has to say. I think Obama and McCain are equals in terms of "presidential experience": neither are 100% ready for such a job, who is? This is where judgement, intelligence, patience and thoughtfulness come into play and Obama has McCain beat in every department!!

You go ahead and keep fighting for HRC, I'm sorry, McCain!

As the son of Vietnam vet (who didn't get captured), the grandson of a WWII vet and the great-grandson of a WWI vet, I think Obama has all he needs going into such a monumental position. Obama is a true American, just like you, Susie, and is more than ready to lead this great nation.

People keep bringing up experience. Susie, take a look at Bush's 'experience' before he took office. The man was a total failure at whatever he touched. Check it out, I think Obama in just the short time he has been working, already has more successes than Bush ever had.

Former Democrat turned unaffiliated.

A few things. Ridge is very popular in PA and could very well make the difference in that state.

As far as trying to distance himself from Bush... it doesn't matter what McCain does. Connecting McCain and Bush is the bases for all Obama's adds right now and I'm willing to be they won't change that much in the next 80 days

Lastly, I would have never guess that Bush would have won in '04. If there ever was a party that can screw up an almost sure thing, its the Democrats.

It should come down to this. McCain is Moderate, Obama is liberal. Eventhough.....Obama is trying to make people think he's not a liberal and McCain seems to be trying to make people think he is conservative.

Vote accordingly.

Susie, you live in a world of LIES. You believe LIES when you read them. When video surface that the Pledge was NOT being said at the state fair, that it was, in fact our national anthem, the REPUBLICAN LIE shifted from pledge to...."Well, you know you're supposed to cover your heart when the national anthem is played." LIE, LIE, REPUBLICAN LIES. Go to youtube and plan ANY anthem video. Almost NOBODY covers their heart during the playing of our national anthem.

Susie, read lies, believe lies....BE A LIE !

I think Obama is evil and he acts like he wants to rule the world. Not America. I am a democrat and would never vote for him because he has zero experience in politics and you are a refection of the friends you keep. I will go McCain this time and maybe Clinton will run again in 2012 and I will support her again........

Yes, Bush was handed many things that were out of his control. However, he lied and deceived to get what HE wanted. He made things up, he had false letters made out, he knew WMD were not in Iraq, he did everything in his power for the oil industry, and he is well known as an Oilman. You read the book "The Obama Nation?" How about googling "The Bush Family".

McCain wouldn't be my choice is he was the only one running.

Oh great, just more proof McCain can be called McBush or McSame, or any combination of the two.

Wake up, America!

Obama '08

It is good if Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama pick very different VP and present voters with a real alternative. The selection of Mr. Ridge for the Republican ticket would clarify the position of Sen. McCain concerning the Bush administration. And it is clear that not everybody in America cares about issues such as diplomacy and the environment.

One recurrent criticism of Sen. Obama is his alleged lack of experience. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte and many others great statesmen were much younger, and certainly less educated and experienced than Sen. Obama. The voters will respect the academic, social, and political achievements of the candidate as well as his personal profile, as much as they value the military and personal experience of Sen. McCain as a POW.

I am sure I won't be the only one to vote for an educated gentleman, considerate of others and focused on important issues.

Obama/whoever 08-12

McCain does not equal Bush. They disagree on a number of key issues. McCain will make a way better President than Bush was. He has better principles than Bush does, but he also understands more of what the people are feeling and waynt. To believe that McCain = Bush is to believe Obama's propoganda. I don't think even Obama believes this; he's just doing it because it's good campaigning. In retrospect, I wish McCain had won the 2000 GOP nomination; I know the country would have been in a much stronger situation if McCain had been president these last 8 years.

McCain should pick a fresh new face. Sarah Palin.

Susie...you are kidding, right? (get the joke, or do you need me to explain it in more detail). Continue reading the books pushed on you by your friends. McCain is more corrupt than a New York crane inspector. This man has done nothing to show that he knows what to do. Can you give me one solid platform that he is running on? What, adding more oil drills now counts as a platform to run on? You do understand that even if we drill for this oil, our wondrous oil companies have shut down most of the refineries in this country. What good will it do us to drill if we can't refine the stuff? How is that going to help us?

Please, understand what is going on. We owe ourselves an educated electorate. We have had a disastrous 8 years, and for anyone with a mind of their own to think that the only choice we have is to continue this garbage is preposterous. In any other time, your comments may have had some weight to them, but it is 2008. The majority of Americans have seen enough of this garbage, and the intelligent ones are making themselves aware of the issues that are affecting this country.

It would be great if McCain had the same curiosity of an average American. Actually, doesn't sound much different than G.W., does it?

I am not so sure I agree that McCain = Bush.

Just one example, McCain vehemently opposed the Bush administration on the torture issue.

So Bush doesn't just go to the Olympics, but he looks as if it's one big party. The symbolism of a US president frolicking and enjoying the hospitality of a dictatorship is sickening.

He also mentioned that Laura was shopping. What happened to "I'm just going to the opening ceromonies"?

He's a disgrace to America.

All I have to say is – Romney please

Tom Ridge is a good man. If he is chosen as VP, he will do an super job. So many of the ideas installed by Pres Bush need to be continued regardless of what the un-thinking idiots of the democrat party try to pawn off on the US.

Oseki Otens Evans-Apparently you only watch MSNBC because the other networks are reporting this is a pretty tight race. Maybe you should expand your horizon, but be careful, you might learn something.

And who is the authority on Obama that wrote the book. or just more from McCain camp.
Not everyone served in uniform and did more for thier country than some of these McJerk troops.
Susie I don't want to sound disrespectful but get more reliable sources and not cuz your dad was a ww11 vet and someone wrote a book.
I had a relitive who was executed cuz he headed up resistance in Poland and also a cousin who died in Siapan. This does not make me qualified to determine Obama is fit or not fit to lead.

No one cares OBAMA 08

Susie, I suggest you read Vincent Bugliosi's book "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder" and then consider what Bush was handed and what he manufactured. Bush actually did not fail; he succeeded in doing exactly what he set out to do – drag us into a totally unnecessary and unjust war that has cost trillions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of lives. I fear for my young son and daughter what another Republican presidency will do for their future.

I noticed about a year ago when all the republicans around so cal started removing their "W" stickers. It made me a bit sad since they provided a great way for intelligent folk to determine who the pea brianed hate mongers were amongst us. When I read comments from people like Susie above it reminds me that I still live in a nation of primarily narrow minded, biggoted, fast food eating gun lovers who really believe God likes them better than everyone else.

What "W" inherited was a strong economy and a detailed dossier on Bin Laden so DO NOT suggest "W" was handed something so challenging that no one could have done any better – that's A BIG LIE!

Those of you who voted for "W" will likely vote for McSame because you can't help it. You've been falling for bad ideas your entire lives because it's what you've been fed from your narrow minded parents.

Oh yeah – FYI – Even if Obama was a Muslim, which he's clearly not, he'd have my vote. So go read your "Obama Nation" lies from the hate mongering GOP machine and fill your brain full of more non-sense but don't think we're all as foolish as you.

Susie

It is not a question of could anyone do better. It is a question of could anyone do worse?

AMERICANS SHOULD IGNORED GOP AND ACCEPT DNC. WHOEVER COULD BE MCCAIN VP WON'T CHANGE THE SITUATION THAT BUSH HAS PUTTED AMERICA AND AMERICANS IN TO. SO GUYS IGNORED GOP!!!!!!

AMERICANS SHOULD IGNORED GOP AND ACCEPT DNC. WHOEVER COULD BE MCCAIN VP WON'T CHANGE THE SITUATION THAT BUSH HAS PUTTED AMERICA AND AMERICANS IN TO. SO GUYS IGNORED GOP!!!!!!

Unless something truly drastic happens, McCain is going to lose.

Only truly dumb people think Bush was a good President, and only truly uninformed people fail to see that Bush and McCain agree on virtually everything, and that McCain would continue the overwhelming majority of Bush's policies.

...Dunno George, there's a lot of stupid people in this country. The unimaginable very well could happen!

Bob asks, "All you liberals have nothing to do? Are you all unemployed?"

Some of us liberals still have Sunday off. Hard to believe, I know...

Boy, if McCain is our only choice, then the USA is in a heap of trouble. McCain has over 20 years of experience and what does he have to show for it? Just look at the last 4 years of his record to see that he is part of the problem. McCain will not be part of the solution. This Because I am living with the current devils policies. And it ain't pretty.

Susie-

Nobody has presidential experience till they become president.

John McCain has been a big part of the problem for the last 25+ years.
Take a minute and Google the"Keating 5".

You hear that George W. Bush has "failed" at this or that for a reason.

He has failed at both this and that.

Just one American's opinion, but I'm not alone.

Can someone tell these guys that the Church Age is over ?

The Obama supporters really surprise me, they flood any McCain story with derogatory comments just as soon as the stories are posted. Guess who puts the TV buzz to the story. Well, this is not about a VP choice, this is about having Tom Ridge campaign with McCain in a state that he was a former Govenor and is very popular. Plus Pennyslvania is a battle ground state that Hillary knocked Obama out by 10 points and a state that Obama said these people were the kind of people who "cling to their guns and religion". If McCain wins Pennslyvania he wins the general election.

enough with the speculations about who mccain or obama will pick for their running mate. these men will make their choice and we can all act surprised when they make their announcement. when the names are made public then the pundits can analyze it to kingdom come. the level of speculation has just gotten ridiculous.

Susie,you need to stop letting the ones who are anti obama feed you what they have put together and do your own research by checking what the anit obama puts together against FACT CHECK .ORG. Stop letting FOX News feed you what they put together to put doubt in the American people minds. May I make a suggest always Fact check everything someone say. You sure Mccain is ready to lead? Some of us throught Bush was ready to lead and look at the results from Bush so called experience. It is about Judgement and that is what Obama has.

I doubt McCain would pick Ridge. But no matter whom he picks, voters will prefer an experienced leader like McCain to a newby, inexperienced loudmouth like Obama.

And after Michelle speaks during a "prime spot" at the convention in Denver (what the h- has she done to deserve a "prime spot" along with Hillary Clinton?) - voters will really be turned off by even more "warm fuzzies" (gag!) fairy tale stuff she'll be spinning about Barack.

WE all know that dummy Ridge. Mccain shoud be careful this is the guy who thinks DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC ARE THE BEST THINGS TO HAVE AND USE IN EMERGENCIES. Watch out John having someone as radical as Ridge could be a worse admin then this present one. I can visualize your next war and sending troops in wrapped in plastic sheeting and duct tape. It would makeThe war cheape.

If you like George Bush, your gonna love McCain! Just like George Bush, only senile and paranoid.

I pity you for your ignorance, Bob.

HEY SUSIE,
INSTEAD OF READING WHAT THE RING WING SAYS, TRY SEEKING OUT YOUR OWN INFORMATION FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES TO MAKE A SOUND DECISION.

Susie, McSame is not a choice...

USA ruined? How rediculous can you be? Maybe for a bunch of losers who can't manage their own lives.
We don't want or NEED any of the Changes Egobamma would have shoved at us. Then you will have something to whine about.
Someone mentiones Romneys 10 wives. That is so asinine. How about Bummas 4 muslim wives? See, we can play that stupid game too.
Some kids are in for a rude awakening.
McCain 08. Doesn't matter who the v.p is just so it isn't an American hater like we'd get with THE ONE.

Bob,are you one of the selfish rich or the ignorant who believes all the crap the Republicans throw at you????

A LOSING TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally I don't mind the snooping. I've got nothing to hide. We are dealing with extremists, hello? They want to completely destroy us..blow themselves up to kill Americans. How crazy is that? People take these groups way too lightly and I refuse to wear a scarf around my head and bow down to men. I like my freedom. I say keep snooping and do what you need to do to make us all safe.

Tom Ridge would be a good choice, he gets it.

I really don't think it'sgoing to matter who either candidate picks. I vote for the person running for president not the vice-president.

to Raleigh I would rather have boring then someone who has no experience and only gives good speeches.

My question to all: If Obama is so great how come Obama is not moving up in the polls?

IT APPEARS, MCCAIN STILL HAS A PROBLEM WITH JUDGEMENT!

Everyone seems to be missing the up side of the state of our economy: 1) With people having to choose between eating and filling up their gas tanks: obesity will be on the decline. 2) With the mortgage crisis in full swing, fewer people can afford to leave their spouses and move out on their own, so the divorce rate will go down as many will conclude that it's "cheaper to keep her (or him)" and will have to try and work things out

who cares his pick is going to be white protestant and rich just like every other president other then kennedy

Susie, Try reading The Audacity of Hope!!!!!! Not a conservative republicans book about a man He knows nothing about. The Bush administration (you know those people like Cheney with all the experience) have messed things up royally. And to all the Republicans saying that Obama is a celebrity not a leader how about Regan and Schwartzenagger. I believe they were actors.

dear susie..you need to quit reading! McCain is an old man with old ideas and can not get us out of anything. his answer to every problem is "it needs a serge". this old fool has no morals or he would have taken his education more seriously and not been the 4th lowest in his navel acadamy to grauduate. he was a trader in vietnam and the only reason he did not come home earlier was because he was afraid of disgrace from his father. he left his first wife after she was crippled and married his young cindy the month after his divorce was final after having a hot and heavy sex affair while still married. he never talks about his children or his faith. we know nothing about this man except that he can not remember what country he is in most of the time. his jealousy for obama is sickening and he puts people to sleep just listening to him. you are right about one thing however...WAKE UP AMERICA........we need new energy and a new generation to get us out of this 8 year crash and burn era of george bush!!

Susie:

The only qualification listed in the Constitution is that the President be 36 years of age....all other qualifications are purely subjective with each individual voter. McCain, in my view, is as short in qualification as you perceive Obama to be.

Bad choice McCain so go ahead and choose him!

Here is another guy who can't help McCain's weak spots so why is there consideration? It's another link to the Bush failures (and yes, Susie, they do belong on his doorstep). This administration was unable to work itself out of any problem. For McCain to cling to them is ridiculous.

Hey Bob, it's Sunday. Don't you right-wingers mind someone having at least one day off or will all of the CEO's be unable to afford another house, boat, car, etc. if the workers have some time off?

McCain or Obama; That's like Facts (McCain) vs. Fiction (Obama).

Glenn Beck,Amy Holmes ,Anderson Cooper, Hannity, Ruben,
are campaign for McCain because all I have heard since Obama
come back from his trip is negative talk about him on a everyday
and all day basics. Why can't yyou all let these two candidates
have their say with the media concerning themselves with rating,
when you only hurting both McCain and Obama. But more so
Obama been getting all the negative press. Bush did not have
experience and was elected two terms and this country is in bad
shape than ever. He have cost this country with this war and
McCain will do the same.All the other times ran for office he wasn't
fix but not he is because there is no one else out their to run.

Tom Ridge? Wow, another potential VP for the Republicans. Another excellent possibility! The Democrats have nothing. They just nominated a one=term Senator for President. John McCain on the other hand is an American hero. America, you decide!

THIS ANOTHER WHITE ELITE REPUBLICAN MALE THAT TOOK OUR FREEDOM'S AWAY WITH THE PATRIOT ACT AND SHREDDED OUR CONSTIUTION.

GET REAL

Another Republican voting for Barack Obama. McCain can pick who ever he wants. The Republican's need to pick someone else to run for President.

Barack Obama will make the changes America needs in order to grown jobs, address the housing crisis, build the economy and bring our wonderful military back home.

Vote Barack Obama.

McCain is a warmonger and will take us into Iran.

No to McCain.

Yes to Obama '08 – the Constitutional Scholar (you all remember – for the people of this country?)

Susie,
If you can, cast your vote for McCain and I'm sure within 4 years you may find yourself one of the 800k homes in America being foreclosed on-just may be yours and who you will have to blame? Your vote!

McCain just sucks and we need someone who doesnt suck in the WH, after Bush this country so needs Barack Obama. Going from Bush to McCain would be like going from Dummy to Mummy.

Old leading the Old. Time for something new!

Thank you............kay August 10th, 2008 3:53 pm ET
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McCain = Bush is another 3rd term in the White House. How many times have Bush did something for nothing?, I'm sure he wouldn't have campaigned for McCain, especially after McCain announced nationwide that he was distancing himself from Bush because of his low rating to make us believe Bush and him are not a 3rd McBush.

Tom Ridge isn't right wing kook enough to deliver victory.

McCain should choose someone more to the right and less evolved, like Newt or Pat Robertson.

Tom Ridge has a face that would turn anyone off!

McCain 08 but not with TR as VP!

The conflict between Russia and Georgia is pointing a finger straight at our face, we are no more the trusted world police that can mediate between feuding nations, Yes, we ignored all wise counsels and unilaterally invaded Iraq, we know that any critique on Goergia will now be met with a corresponding picture from Iraq.
What a way to squander our goodwil, We need to earn it back.
Preach Peace, make peace, spread peace. let's open our minds, violence begets violence, OF ALL THE COMMANDMENTS, THE GREATEST IS LOVE, LOVE GOD AND LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

This is not news CNN, Isn"t Pennsylvania one of the States that McCain is losing ground in votes, that explain this same old kind of news from him and his camp. I guess we are suppose to take this as serious as Rudy Giuliani, stating that McCain might even pick a Democrat as his VP.

More TRICKS about who McCain may pick as his VIP, will the GOP please stop thinking we are FOOLS, to many of us are struggling from check to check, made by the courtesy to the present administration.

What color is the threat level in Pennsylvania when McCain't and Ridge join forces? Does anyone even remember this stupid ploy?

Now that is a ggod idea as is Lieberman! Yeah, have someone who served under Bush! This is too funny!

This news seems to be a real eye-closer...

John Kerry

Wake up americans .McCain is not the only choice we have.And i also don t think that the huge experience he is claiming to have will help our country.Obama will be a fresh start for this nation .He is much more someone we can trust to rebuilt our economy and give us a new direction after 8 years of of lies in the white house .

NO NO MCCAIN, DON'T VP RIDGE, GIVE HIM A CABINET SPOT BUT PUT ROMNEY IN, YOU HAVE A BETTER CHANCE WITH ROMNEY!!!!

It's the weekend Bob, most liberals have professional jobs. Personally, I think Tom Ridge would be disastrous, but I really don't care of McCain picks someone disastrous as long as people are thinking clearly. We cannot handle not even one more year of Bush's failed policies!

Susie, Bush failed at the biggest foreign policy blunder of all time..an invasion in Iraq under false pretences. That was his and his croanies disaster which they appear to have intentionally mislead the public to believe it's necessity. I don't think we need any more of that kind of politics leading our country. Sure there are things that were handed to him, just as he is handing quite a few to the next president. Our national debt is a partially a result of that unnecessary war in Iraq. We have never supported a war before by lowering taxes. I don't agree with high taxes, but I really hate handing such a deficit to future generations. Padding the pockets of the wealthiest causes an economy to faulter as there is less money moving through. Padding the pockets of Haliburton should be considered criminal in my opinion.

Try to keep in mind that Obama Nation was written by a very right wing conservative, it's often slanted to their ideology. Which if you already believe that way it's easy to buy into it.

McCain seems to be the last choice we need for our country if we wish to regain any amount of pride nationally and internationally.

I voted for G.W. Bush, and not like some: I think he has done good by this Nation. But, the Republicans will lose this time, not because Obama's a better candidate to lead; but it's time for "Change", and that's something you just can't stop, when the "writings are on the wall"! Maybe next time!

Real nice Peachy and George, don't liberals ever have logical arguments? And, Allan! What are you thinking? You all want $10 a gal. gas and more debt piled on our already staggering national deficit? It's going to take 10 years to get alternative fuels to the point of actually supporting our economic and personal energy needs. Drill off our coasts before the Chinese do!! The Dems want to give everything to everyone, no worry where the money will come from. It's Coming From YOU! Let's face reality, our country is in a heap of trouble. Let's work together for our own good and the good of the good ol' USA

Susie August 10th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I keep hearing about Bush and his "failed" this and that. Try to remember, he was handed many things that were totally out of his control. Could someone do better? I'm sure someone can. However, it takes PEOPLE to make change; not just words. Obama may sound good, but does he have the experience needed to lead this great nation? As a daughter of a WWII veteran, I do not believe Obama has the experience to lead. Try reading the book, "The Obama Nation" that on sale in bookstores, and you will have a different outlook on this man.
McCain seems to be the only choice we have. Wake up America!

Could someone do better? How about could anyone do worse! As for the experience to lead Obama has more experience than Lincoln, Wilson, Arthur, Franklin Roosevelt, etc. It's judgement not experience that counts. As for that book–filled with falsehoods and innuendo–save your money and just search for Obama's "real" birth certificate!!!
McCain will extend the war in Iraq, most probably start one in Iran and intensify bad relations with the Russians. I'll take someone who is willing to talk to other countries before we start shooting at them!

Another loser joining up with McShame.
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

Susie, you seem sadly mis-informed. What was so awful that Bush inheritied? You mean the buget surplus that we were using to pay off the national debt? The best thing we could do for national security would be to be debt free. It's not going to happen unless balance our budget first. John McCain proposes a spending bonanza so great that it would have a deficit THREE TIMES LARGER than Obama.

Vote for responsible and sane government. You just want to repeat McCain's lies, Susie. You should inform yourself from unbiased sources. I pray for you, you are betraying your father by backing John McCain – he is a liar.

I want everyone to know the comment made by Peachy is wrong!
Mitt Romney only has one wife. No member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has more than one wife.

I agree with Susie about Obamba, he does not have the experience needed to lead this country. Read the book and learn more about him. John McCain is ready and he has the experience to keep our country safe. My Father is a retired member of the Air Force and my son now serves in the Army. I have confidence in John McCain to be his next Commander in Chief. Not someone who is not in any way ready to serve.

The media would declare bozo the clown a short-list running mate if John McCain is scheduled to meet with them. I can't wait to find out who will be the VP either but chill out pundits!

Dear John, Did the Naval academy forget to train you that there is a time to retire and enjoy the Rocker along with John Kyle. It is never too late. See you soon in Sun city West.

Retired & enjoying life in the slower lane.

Don't people get tired of bashing the candidates??!! Watch shows that discuss the issues from all angles and then think about what is important to you. Is it honor, integrity and committment or is it ego and someone on a misssion for themselves- like since the day he first entered the Senate and then said I am the little engine that could – Study the issues, the really important items on the agenda – both candidates are entitled to change their minds – I wouldn't want it any other way....I have been a registered Democrate since the 70's, but Obama just doesn't fit the bill for me...it has nothing to do with defeating Hillary – (I still can't believe the Clintons didn't see that coming) ....It has to do with committment and doing what is the best for this time in our history – Obama simply does NOT have the background or experience right now – maybe in a few years. I hope that the majority of voters wait until another general election (2112 or 2116) to elect someone with such meager credentials. McCain has the background, expertice, and general "know-how" to surround himself with competent advisors. I have faith in McCain and in the electorate to begin the next presidentail term with leadership, integrity, knowledge and inner strength and make our citizens proud of our president again.

McCain/Ridge would a be a strong ticket, though I can see why people are concerned about the fact that he served with George W. Bush. Both candidates, as I see it are of great importance this time around, for different reasons. We'll see what happens in the coming weeks.

Who cares? This still doesn't overshadow the fact that McCain will continue pushing Bush's failed policies.

Susie,
What was Bush handed when he entered the White House? Lets see a surplus in the treasury...no wars...strong dollar....even employment...the World looked to the US as a friend and true to our word. You have to look at what GW will leave the next President. A country that is in decline at most every level. I am the son of the WWII veteran, I do not know how that qualifies either of us to make a judgement as to leadership. Mr. McCain has been in the Senate for 26 years and has done basically nothing. Where was McCain 10 years ago on energy? Where was he 5 years ago on energy? Where was he 2 years ago on energy? The answer is nowhere. He did not give it a thought until it became political. The Obama Nation book was written by the same person who ran the "Swift Boat" crap about Kerry. I am glad this person is such an expert on Obama. I would like to know where his information comes from besides his conspiracy ideas and thoughts. Just another right wing BS book. McCain is only the choice for Cindy. Not for America.

Susie, since experience is so important for you, why don't we let Bush and Cheney have a crack at another 4 years. You would have that a team that just spent 4 years in the White House would do better their 2nd term considering they just had 4 years of on the job performance. The truth is that experience HELPS in knowing procedural issues but when it comes to making tough decisions it's not the trump card. You should wake up. McCain can't give a speech without stumbling over his words. He makes Bush look like a well spoken individual!

Oh boy! "Bombs Away" McCain and Ridge from the Department of Homeland "Stupidity". Maybe we'll all have to take our shoes off everywhere if Ridge gets the nod.

I can just see the Republican Convention now. A bunch of old men, indicted Senators (Hey Ted, how's that Land Rover), Larry Craig in a tap dance et al. How the mighty have fallen.

what is more important is that MC CAIN WIN pennsylvania being that THOSE PEOPLE ARE SO BITTER.....AND LOVE THOSE guns///

OH How Sad! Tom Ridge another one of Bush's Losers! McSame hasn't got a prayer! McSame is so much like Bush they should be buying matching outfits so all will know they are Bush Twins. Johnny and Georgie. Too bad Johnny can't git it! C H A N G E means NEW ADMINISTRATION for a New America not the coins jingling in the pockets of Americans who have only a few left due to the Bush Generous Aid For War Program in Iraq!

really Susie? That really sounds like a bunch of drivel to me. I'd say the war in Iraq pretty much wouldn't have been started by any other administration. Sure 9/11 crippled his presidency, but he could have come out a true iconic hero after it. He had the world at his fingertips and he squandered all the good will. So go back underneath that rock and vote red like you people always do no matter who is running.

are you kidding me? OBAMA 08 OBAMA 08 OBAMA 08.
McCain really is into old time politics.... he is no better than the current administration.

I wonder how many of McCain's "potential VP" picks have quirtly turned him down?

SuSie: All mcCain has to offer is many unfounded and at times inaccurate smears and criticisms of Obama; I guess on could xall his campaign "empty Republican attacks".

To: Susie ..... McCain seems to be the only choice we have. Wake up America.........We don't want any part of your NIGHTMARE!!!!!
To: Bob... ALL you liberals have nothing to do? Are you all unemployed
Strange we could ask you the same Question ........We will be if McBush becomes Pres!!!

Do we really want Tom Ridge to succeed to the presidency if need be? NO!

First impression after seeing his picture.

The man looks constipated.

Maybe all you liberals will get Reverend Wright or one of Obama's surrgoates who like to call white people "WHITEY" or CRACKER". Since you people don't mind being called names and don't have the guts to serve your country that would be okay with you people. I don't know about liberals but regular americans don't appreciate being called names. But I guess if you don't mind that you probably don't mind wearing pink bloomers either. Arnold got the liberal democrats right when he called them SISSY men.

I keep hearing about Bush and his "failed" this and that.

– 2 recessions, 2 wars, record debts, record deficits, multiple disasters (Enron, Katrina, tourture, illegal wiretapping, false pretenses to war, a housing crisis, bank deregulation & subprime lending, record gas prices ...)

Try to remember, he was handed many things that were totally out of his control.

- Yes, but it was his job to lead up through them.

Could someone do better? I'm sure someone can.

- Yes, Al Gore, John Kerry, Barack Obama, Bush 41.

However, it takes PEOPLE to make change; not just words.

- Look at the Bush cabinet and advisors – Wolfowitz, Ashcroft, Rove, Libby, RUMSFELD, Cheney, Bolton...

Obama may sound good, but does he have the experience needed to lead this great nation?

- Thats what they said about JFK & Reagan. Obama has the vision, and judgement to transform America to a 21st Century America.

As a daughter of a WWII veteran, I do not believe Obama has the experience to lead. Try reading the book, "The Obama Nation" that on sale in bookstores, and you will have a different outlook on this man.

- Try reading the book "Gook: John McCain's Racism and Why It Matters," by Irwin Tang, change your perspective.

WOW Tom Ridge what a joke he's just like Bush as is McSame and Susie open your eyes bush ruined this country and McSame will do the same we need change and obama is the right person to do that job

Keep in mind that Bush and his cronies didn't win the popular vote in 2000, meaning the people didn't want him, and he also didn't win the electoral college fairly. His cronies cheated Florida away from Gore. In 2004 he did win the popular vote, but cheated to win the electoral college through electronic tampering in Ohio. Also, he started the Iraq war though Saddam was boxed in and could do nothing to anyone, even thouse of his own country!!! He wasn't behind 9/11!!!! I know that all of those things, including listening to Americans speak on the phone warrentlessly, torture in Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay, and isolating ourselves from our allies, were ALL his fault, and he was behind ALL of them!!!!!!!! How about you wake up yourself!!!!

Obama '08, the only hope for America not becoming a third-world country.

As a life long resident of Pennsylvania and having lived in Erie for 27 years, someone needs to ask Tom, "what did you really ever do for the PA and Erie"? If Erie is an example of Tom's greatest work, then we should all being running for cover under "code orange"!!!!!

I say McCain should pick him and then maybe his fellow republicans will stay home covering their windows with plastic sheeting and duct tape instead of voting!

Tom Ridge would be a mistake. There are a lot of better canidates out there. I believe he will campagin for McCain but that is all.

Great pic for VP only if VP stands for VamPire

The problem with both Presidential Canidates they have to pick someone that would be below them so they can't pick anybody too good. Bush had the same problem but Chaney outsmarted him.

kay Mccain = Bush. That is indisputable. Mccain's campaign is run by Bush's cronies and lobbyists. Mccain's advisers are the same bunch who advised Bush. Mccain's campaign strategy is the same as Bush's —- spreading fear, lies and misinformation**.DITTO!!!!
You are telling the TRUTH !!! Thank YOU

Susie is correct, An Obama Nation would be an abomination. Save the children-keep obama at bay.

McCain will be making a monumental error in judgment if he picks a pro-choice VP or someone who has recently flip-flopped on the abortion issue (Romney). Evangelicals simply will not support such a ticket.

McCain / Huckabee '08

We like Mike!
We like Mike!

(There are two types of change: good change and bad change)

Tom Ridge used to be big and influential around these parts, until he teamed up with Bush. Everyone in Erie realizes Ridge is part of the problem.

OBAMA!

Susie id correct, An Obama Nation would be an abomination. Save the children-keep obama at bay.

These VP appearances are all bluffs, used to stir media attention.

Even if McCain shoots from the hip, Ridge is pro-choice, and was part of the Bush Administration.

He doesn't have many good choices. It will be Romney, look at the job he's doing as a surrogate, an attack dog, always on mark, looks presidential, great speaker. The only con is he's smimey, and untrusting, but that's ok because thats the road McCains already going down.

This is for George, Only truly dumb people think other people are dumb if those other people don't agree with them.

Susie –

I have read that book and how does that say Obama is not the better choice? That book continues the misconception the GOP is spreading even now. Look at the stances McCain takes on all the issues facing him now and telling me they don't sound different from his stances 8 years ago.. or 4.. He is following the same direction Bush took just so he can win and this notion that McCain has "experience" is crazy. Maybe you should "Wake up." If anything he should be noted for 26 years of no change. He had his chance and fell on his face. Take a second and look at where these two stand on issues as they are. Obama stands to take the same approach that Bill Clinton did during his term. This country needs to focus internally more so then externally. Health care is down the drains. Schooling is unfair for middle income and below and regardless if you believe it or not.. we need to start separating our self from oil and begin a new phase in energy policies.. and no nuclear is not the answer. So susie you wake up.. because I can only hope that most americans are awake and see McCain for the disaster he is...

I keep hearing about Bush and his "failed" this and that. Try to remember, he was handed many things that were totally out of his control- a budget surplus, intelligence about Bin Laden that he ignored. Try reading the book "The Real McCain that is on sale in bookstores and you will have a different outlook on this man. Obama seems to be the only choice we have. Wake up America

Hey Susie, that book you are talking about is a piece of propagandist garbage.

I make it very simple for you

Mc Cain + Neo Cons = US Imperialistic Hegemony = 20th century
Obama = Globalization Intelligence = 21st century

Morality, you are a century late with Mc Cain or a century ahead with Obama

I'm kind of hoping secretly for an Obama win to hear Democrats Whine and start every sentance with "If I had only known things would be this bad..."

Susie,

You will believe whatever fits your worldview. You lack the ability for critical thinking and the ability to change your opinion.

Susie, as soon as you said "this great nation", you told anyone who follows politics that you have "R" after your name. As to the books (and there are more than one) about Obama, they are just high priced bumper stickers written for a niche audience. btw: Wasn't "Wake up America" a Berry Goldwater slogan? "Bomb their butts off" has been around a long time and hasn't changed except for the names, so that you can feel innocent.

McSame and the same old men running things........the Bush 3rd term in waiting.

just because you're a daughter of a veteran doesn't really give you any more experience than the next average joe

Romney will cinch it for me, I will vote for Mccain, anyone else but mitt, i will go Nader, I was a diehard Clinton voter.

Funny how the left liberal socialists run against Bush. McCain is such a positive force they attack Bush who everyone in the world knows may go down as the worst US president ever. Obama the socialist empty shirt is nothing but a great orator. He has never run a business. Never been any thing but a shyster with a terrorist friends, preachers and family.

McCain/Ridge 08= more failure than i expected

McCain is ok, but the continuation of George W. that is all the problem – Our Economy is a mess and so are every thing, I am Unemploy with 4 childrens, our Cie had been shut down, why would I vote for McCain? Obama with experience or not, I will vote for him, he's ready to lead on day one – who told you some one needs experience to be commander in chief ? Wake up before it too late!

Surely John McCain isn't that stupid?

If you ask me, Barack Obama will be a good diplomat advising
the Rusian and the Georgien leader. And I am realy sure they will listen to him. Barack is a man who can bring peace in this world.
I realy do not understan why there is so many doubt on his experience. With all the issues of the last year it is clear the
Barack has the right judgement.
McCain comes always later with more or less the seem ideas.
Stil Barack has just 5 points lead on McCain.
Barack can do everyting but I think the only chance to become the next President is to turn white!

Europe for Obama
With love from the Netherlands

Susie,

So you want us to read a book by the guy who swift-boated John Kerry. THAT sounds like a balanced, fair book to me. No thanks!

McCain is ok, but the continuation of George W. that is all the problem – Our Economy is a mess and so are every thing, Obama with experience or not, I will vote for him, he's ready to lead on day one – who told you some one needs experience to be commander in chief ? Wake up before it too late!

Then Romney can have each of his 10 WIVES campaigning in different parts of the country at the same time.??????????????? YOU SURE???????

@ susie Dont believe everything you read !!!
some people have a bias when they start a book ..period !!!
I would rather take a leap of faith for Obama then vote the same old washington rulers in
Think of your country ...more war... more misery and an old man who borders on dementia from one day to the next !!!

You might want to wake up, Susie. Bush was "handed" information about Bin Laden, a HUGE budget surplus, and peace. What did he do? Spent the money plus billions more, let the Taliban attack, failed to find Bin laden, and dismantled the Constitution and the Justice Dept. in the process. He also sent our servicepeople on a fool's errand, killing over 4000 of them, and tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis. Oh, and the torture thing. ANYONE could have done better, and Al Gore would have. You might want to try reading Vincent Bugliosi's book on Bush, or Ron Susskind, and you might change your mind about Bush. Then again, most of you Repubs are blind, and would rather believe that everything he did was to protect you. Tell that to the innocent people in Gitmo. We cannot afford another Republican and his wars.

who cares! they are all punch of corruption Republicans all the same ideas, same old styles of politics the American people can't stand their Government. We don't need them in office today. We need something new and different from their corrupt party. If they get elected, people please wake up! We don't need another corrupt Bush's term in the whitehouse. Obama for a change we can believe in.

To Susie,
If anyone needs to wake up, it's You! What was Bush handed you say, well for starters, a $128 billion dollar surplus, now we are in the hole $480 billion dollars and growing every day. As for your suggested reading, it has already has been shown to be filled with half truths and more often than not, outright lies! What can you expect from a guy who was behind the swift-boat tactics. So dear Susie, try getting your information from more than one source. You'll be surprised what you can learn that way. It's time you open your mind and let the sunshine in. I wish you luck.

I am Unemploy with 4 childrens, our Cie had been shut down, why would I vote for McCain ?

"Obama may sound good, but does he have the experience needed to lead this great nation?"

Well, Cheney & Rumsfeld both had many years of experience in Washington and look at the mess they got us into. Obama's intelligence, good judgement and common sense outweigh their experience anytime. And how can we trust McCain to tell us the truth about anything considering the outright lies he's telling us now, I always respected McCain, but not anymore.

Contrary to your view of the situation Observer I don't see much change presented by Obama (well and Mccain too), except that he is taking down the lobbyists in Washington D.C.......oh wait he takes money from them for his campaign. Neither candidates really present any change for our national and foriegn policies rather "Change" seems to be a little catch phrase that is charging up naive voters who probably have no idea what the two candidates positions really are.

I grew up in the 'Clinton Era'. I remember what it was like when Democrats were in charge of the White House. We had a budget surplus, an even economy, and a decent sense of safety. Since Bush has taken office, I have seen the whole country on an ever worsening spiral out of control. It makes me very sad to see it.

I think many of my generation are choosing to vote for Obama for the same reasons I am. I have a complete lack of faith in anything the Republicans put forward. Everything they touch turns into a despicable mess.

Early in the races, I though McCain would be a decent Republican president, if the Dems did not win. I do not think so anymore. I have seen the vilest tactics and have watched a man that I once respected morph into a carbon copy of Bush. I want a change! McCain will not give it to us. No matter his VP, McCain will not do anything differently from Bush.

Wake up America, indeed. McCain is nothing but Bush in a mask.

McCain's only chance of winning the presidency is with Mitt Romney.
Togather they make a teriffic team to help bring back America's greatness. I hope that McCain will forgive Mitt for the opposition in the past and realize that M+M {as someone else suggested} would be a big bang toward the nomination of President and VP. Lets bring back Honor, Integrity and Experience to the most important political position
in the USA. Go McCain + Mitt !!!

Linda

susie.look where all that experience has gotten us.mccian has 26 years experience,and has apparently done little.our current status as world police doesnt work ,either.

No matter how many people say it, McCain is his own man. And a good one. I don't dislike Tom Ridge, but hope he'll pick Mitt Romney, which will not only be a good PR person (remember his economic strength), and his ability to get a point over about the opposition. Besides that, John McCain and Mitt Romney will make a good, honest pair.

every time i see Mc Cain , he is reading of a Paper , someone else wrote , those not his Words , he is as stupid , an ignore as Bush , an those two are the biggest liar ,the world has ever seen ,on the other Hand People wake up , Obama is very smart , he is not as stupid as Mc Cain , an he is the most boring Men i ever seen to run for President , he has no education what so ever , an he will go on lying ,just like Busch Did , if you vote for him ,you deserve everything , what he dishes aut .i said 4 years ago , on line ,that at will be a desaster if america votes for him .an sure anaff the did at again four Years later , an dont you see or learn jet ,from all this ,an if you vote for Mc cain ,you will be in more trouble then you are today ,Mc Cain is worse then Bush .he sleeps with the Ol Companey sdont say ,i didnt warn you ,

Mccain brags about experience. He is truly experienced in helping the rich get richer, the poor gets poorer, the national debt gets bigger, the health care system gets worse and woman rights get rolled back. Mccain wants to spend billions fighting unnecessary wars rather than spend on education health care and infrastructure. Obama's good judgement wins over Mccain's experience in failures.

John ... please pick Ridge as your VP

Your campaign is already sinking like the Titanic

For us Obama supporters, he would be great addition to pulling you under

Great choice ...

Though it doesn't matter who you pick ...

You've already lost without any help ...

"McCain seems to be the only choice we have. Wake up America!"

LOL.

You're absolutely right Susie, Bush did the best he could under the circumstances he was faced with. As for VP pick, I'd probably go with Romney. He brings economic experience, youth, and speaks well. Listening to Obama and his Preacher talk gets on your nerves after a while. Bottom line is he doesn't have the experience to be trusted to run this Incredible Nation of ours and there's no disputing that.

Poor Susie Cream Cheese. Susie has been asleep or unconscious for the last 7-1/2 years. Blaming the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the housing crisis, the economy Bush has driven into the ditch and record level fuel prices on someone other than the man who has been in charge: the President. From there segues to McCain has experience to lead. What color is the sky in your world Susie! LMBO.

Susie, try reading The Audacity of Hope..on sale at bookstores...I challenge you to uphold the Republican "leadership" talking points after you've informed yourself about the man instead of letting Rush Limbaugh and FOX News do it for you.

Actually George Bush and John McCain are nothing alike.
It's just that all Republicans look alike to me.

I use to work in the oil fields for eight years its not the way mccain says it is he lies to the amercian people about . nancy polliski and t ,b and barack, hillary are right about offshore drilling how for one to drill offshore its going to take one month to move the drilling rig in place . two its going to drill the hole about six or eight months to drill thats if you hit any thing it could be a dry hole thats a hight risk the taxs payers dont have that money maccain. and no oil that wood cost about 1 or 2 billon dallars and land drilling in 1967 was my last year for drilling it cost 1 millon to drill on land thats moving the rig and start driling. now on land to move the rig and get all sit up to drill the hole for oil or gas takes one or two weeks to drill in colo,ne and wyo .they one deep drilling rig in colo it took all most eight months to drill and thats on land . do it thats a high risk . you have to no about drilling for mccain which you don,t or the economy and your full of bufflo paty like you called your wife at the motorcycle rally in s.d bad boy mccain think before you talk. by the way does your wife write your notes when you to the campain rally for the people and why are you all ways right and dont no whats on the note very well do you.you have to think whats on there. and other thing you don,t no how to run a p.c very well o thats google you thats bad when the kids have to go to school and learn about p.c,s and here got a mccain thats running for the white house thats don,t what makes the kids in school think very low. want to build 48 more power plant are you out of you mind why don,t blow us up mccain look what happen in russia and that was one power plant. things happen mccain. dont talk about what barack is doing for the people . tell the people what you are going to do for the amercian people thats how to run a campain and no lies because you can,t

Yeah, good choice! Gives Obama the chance to color-code the McCain/Ridge campaign. Blue is for "out of touch/no clue", yellow for "smearing/swiftboating" and red for "outright lying in the face of facts". Makes campaigning easier for them. And us. Ever seen a rainbow?

Tom Ridge is the wrong guy for a VP slot. He's too weak. You need somebody at that spot that has charisma and show a little aggressiveness. I don't understand why Romney is not strongly considered? Afterall he won aproximately 10 states and would have
won a few more if he didn't quit. You'd think logically that you add his states along with McCains' states and that now you have a populous winner. Politicians never use logic. They are all stupid, especially Obama/Reid/Pelosi combo. Absolutely no logic whatsoever.

I just finished reading "The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate."

Oh crap.

Mccain and his losing team; it's a completly waste of time and money.
Folks are fed up with the republicans, so it's over and done for John...

BARACK OBAMA 08 leads the pack.

Ridge, not a chance! McCain has to choose someone who's youthful in appearance. 2 old looking guys is just too much to stand until he loses in November. McCain should make Cindy his VP, she is with him at every junction to keep him focused and awake! His comments about Russia was stupid and he was criticized for it, McCain is living and breathing for some kind of war or conflict to engage in. Hey Star Trek 's Scotty! Beam him back to the 19th century.

CNN " Wake me up" when you know who" come back off vacation" I am becoming bored the last few day. !Yawn!

McCain '08 and Hillary '12

I keep hearing about Bush and his "failed" this and that. Try to remember, he was handed many things that were totally out of his control. Could someone do better? I'm sure someone can. However, it takes PEOPLE to make change; not just words. Obama may sound good, but does he have the experience needed to lead this great nation? As a daughter of a WWII veteran, I do not believe Obama has the experience to lead. Try reading the book, "The Obama Nation" that on sale in bookstores, and you will have a different outlook on this man.
McCain seems to be the only choice we have. Wake up America!

McCain would be a boring president regardless to whom he chooses as his running mate. He is just plain boring! He brings no excitement or enegry with him. Listening to him, except for his gaffes is like watching white paint dry.

Another loser joins the losing team. They have quite a sad comedy going on the right side of the aisle. Has someone picked out a headstone for this party of the past?

I don't care who the "OleMaverick" picks he will lose big time. I am a registered GOP but will be changing my party to vote for Obama and whoever. The GOP has ruined the USA under Bush and it will take years to recover from his poor performance as a President. Go Dems!

Cnn can't stand it when someone says something true about obama............such as, he's an idiot and only stupid people and blacks vote for him. Now, let's see if this gets printed.
Seriously, I've just read about the first 8 comments left and I really have to say if this is the obama supporters then alot of society's armpit crap is voting for him. What a nasty bunch of maggots.

All you liberals have nothing to do? Are you all unemployed?

Mccain = Bush. That is indisputable. Mccain's campaign is run by Bush's cronies and lobbyists. Mccain's advisers are the same bunch who advised Bush. Mccain's campaign strategy is the same as Bush's -- spreading fear, lies and misinformation.

Frankly, I think McCain should pick Romney. Then Romney can have each of his 10 wives campaigning in different parts of the country at the same time.

The truth is that McCain and Bush are actually very different, but as a campaign strategy it works quite nicely.

"Only truly dumb people think Bush was a good President, and only truly uninformed people fail to see that Bush and McCain agree on virtually everything, and that McCain would continue the overwhelming majority of Bush's policies."

True dat...

Mcain or Obamarama both of them I don't like the way the handle politics. Obama isn't a great debater if you write hillary in its a lost vote( some of my aunts friends are doing it) Mcain is really old he hasn't said anything really bad except that hundred year thing. Then he apoligized. Obama dissed our troops by not visiting them. Obama only consented to 3 debates instead of the usual four. I don't really beleive his camapaign name. " rommeny is the best bet." i agree

Tom Ridge is history. He may have been favored in PA; but he is not going to garnish my vote for McCain even with VP spot. SOrry!

I hope he choses wisely because us democrats need to have all the incentive possible to support him. I'd feel better knowing he has a capable VP. ANYTHING is better than Obama.

Bush and McCain do not agree on:
1) Abortion
2) Serving there country (McCain is a hero, Bush basically dodged service)
3) Gay Marriage
4) How to run a war
5) Economic Stimulus
6) Veteran's Care Packages

I guess that would make... you... truly uninformed. Bush might have been a bad president, history will decide that, remember Harry Truman... however, who would have done better? Herman Munster and a guy who cheated on wife while she had cancer or Al "I invented the internet" Gore? If you want to be mad at anyone for Bush getting elected twice be mad at the Democrats, they should have ran a real candidate.

I live in pa and when he was governor he did nothing, And anyway he did the stupid color security alerts and helped bush with his fear mongering!!!

More of the same from John McSame – or is that George McSame – or is that John Bush. Can't tell the difference. Can you?

tom ridge did a poor job running home land security, so please john MCbush pick ridge.

It seems likely someone else will make the decision for him since McCain is having difficulty remembering why he should do this or do that. What seems to stick with him is the last word of advice he received. That's a pretty common with advanced age. It should make Americans worry about having someone like that representing us in the world.

Why so much attention to the VP. Nobody but nobody votes for a VP

Go McCain/Romney!!!!!

Ridge will never be put on the ticket because he's pro choice and a pro choice Catholic at that.

how about a story on obamas real tax plan

not the blatant lies mccain is telling.

its another swift boat attack.

cnn, please report the facts. fair and balanced does not work when one side tilts the scale completely

It's ashame no one will notice....McCain who?

I lived in PA during Ridge's tenure as governor. I was less than impressed and cannot recall any of his accomplishments. Needless to say, he was not very effective at Homeland Security!

WAKE UP ! DUMMIES if he was in office now we would be in another war with russia how stupid can you get we've had enough get on the change wagon.some change good or bad is better than we got or can expect from mccain. inother words GET REAL BEFORE IT GETS YOU!

Ridge should be the presidential contender and McCain should go back to Arizona and stay there.
He backs the Yucca Mountain storage site for nuclear, but says he does not want a nuclear site in Arizona, the same old republican adage of not in my back yard, for I am rich and you can put in the poors back yard.

I love the people who act as if McCain has no chance of winning. It just reminds me of the same nuts who heralded victory for Gore, Kerry, McGovern, and Dukakis. The far left always manages to push their dopey candidates through the primary and then wait for a win. But it never happens does it?
Even a twit like McCain can defeat Obama. They are tied in the polls and Obama always overpolls. And what happened to all the new democrats Obama was supposed to bring in to the party? You guys disenfranchised your base and promised their replacement but the number of people registered as democrats fell in July.. I can't wait for November.

I have relatives in PA that have said Ridge is a "crooked man" since long before he became the Gov. of PA or "Mr. Duct Tape, USA".

I don't trust him two feet. Most in PA don't. Although, with those credentials, he might actually add some integrity to the Repuke Party this year. HA

NO MORE OLD MEN, WRINKLED FACES, AND BALD. WHERE HAVE I HEARD THAT BEFORE? JIM

Is this a joke?

McCain's campaign is based on telling lies about Obama often enough and hope people believe the propaganda machine enough to believe it and support McCain. A nice demonstration on how McCain would rule America.

McCain might as well pick a Bush insider like Ridge as a running mate since these Bushies are the people that manage McCain's campaign and who he will have as advisers if he gets elected. Anyone who thinks McCain isn't another puppet of the big (oil money) machine behind George Bush is deluding themselves.

if obama is such a great democrat and mccain is so bad ,and the economy is bad and an unpopular war –why is it even close in the polls–it should be a runaway which it is not which can only tell you one of two things–mccain has more support than people think or obama is not as good as people think-

Now I know I'm not voting for Obama or McCain. Tom Ridge and John Ashcroft are directly responsible, for shredding the Constitution. You get one of them doped up on a hospital bed they'd liable to sell their own mother out.

Samurai,

are you referring to the same mitt romney that has 5 sons, all of fighting age, yet none of whom have joined the military to fight the war that they and he support? the same guy who avoided vietnam, only to be pushing this war now?

THAT mitt romney? well bring him on!!

after all, it wouldn't be a republican ticket without at least 1 draft dodger and chickenhawk on it!

Ridge is the one who told everyone to duct tape themselves into a room so terrorists couldn't get in to attack them.

He just didn't tell anyone they'd soon run out of air.

A perfect choice for the inept. McCain.

Maybe John Kerry wold accept the offer since McCain voted for Kerry in 2004.

Don't you have some brush to clear at one of your 8 houses Mr. McCain? Maybe some fish to catch in your man-made pond? Perhaps you need to spend some more time polishing those $520 loafers you wear everywhere.

Blue collar Pennsylvania doesn't need you telling us "how much you understand" our plight, you smug elitist.

JC Watts for VP!

McCain should get with Conndy Rice for VP. They would become
unbeatable overnight. I wonder if she would even take the job?
McCain is close but needs to do more in a hurry. This would be
just the ticket !

Aside from propping up the failed Bush policies and former Administration officials, we will see if McCain has the stamina to make it through the campaign season. Typically, he does one event a day and seeks weekends off. The aged one needs his Geritol boost.

Unless something truly drastic happens, McCain is going to lose.

Only truly dumb people think Bush was a good President, and only truly uninformed people fail to see that Bush and McCain agree on virtually everything, and that McCain would continue the overwhelming majority of Bush's policies.

Yeah, like "Mr. Duct Tape" really makes a credible VP. Gimme a break!!

How wants to join a sinking ship?

Let's remember this is the guy who raised the silly color coded terrorist alerts for no reason at all.

That being said, I'd like to see McCain pick this buffoon, just to show everyone even more of his incompetence.

"The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate"

Tom Ridge will be hitting the campaign trail with John McCain this week........Who Cares!!!!

Tom Ridge...Ruby Ridge.. it's all the same.. government corpurtion at it's finest...

I just don't understand the McCain campaign. They know they have to separate themselves from the disastrous Bush presidency if they are to have any hope, yet they keep surrounding McCain with his cronies to the point of hiring some and letting others be widely discussed by the public and the media as potential running mates? Do they not see the conflict here?

You must remember that Ridge doesn't know anything about Economy and many people don't know except Mccain who Ridge is .
He won't bring any excitement to Mccain's Ticket and he might lose.

Mccain has to think about us, citizens who is going to vote.

Mitt Romney is the only one brings victory to Mccain!

M & M Ticket for 2008

Tom Ridge???? The former Head Paranoiac in Chief of the Department of Homeland Insecurity? The man who lives by the philosophy that there's no such thing as too much snooping on the private lives of American citizens? Who's fairly sure that we're all guilty of something until proven innocent? That Tom Ridge?

If McCain has any chance at all in this election, he's going to blow it entirely if he picks as his VP this thorough authoritarian who seems to believe that the U.S. Bill of Rights is no more than am impediment to be circumvented when it's convenient to do so.

Hmmmm....I would think McCain would shy away from anyone who served in GW Bush's cabinet. Doesn't send out a message of change.....

John McCain is a hot head and many of his senate colleagues are well aware of it – and have publicly said so – Do we really want this man to have his finger on the trigger of the weapons of this country? He has a flawed past in his involement with the "keating 5" that was part of the biggest savings and loan losses in the US History. He has todate run the most negative campaign since Richard Nixon of 1972. Mr McCain is 95% in lock step with the Bush/Cheney and that whole corrupt bunch and now would like to convince us the VOTERS that he should be our next President – sorry folks that "Dog won't Hurt"

OBAMAS' larger convention Temple is all about money, money !

Charging an entrance fee is to milk more campaign money and

not as said to allow more people to attend...Typical, typical political

rhetoric without thought to the little people. Greed and money is

what the Obama campaign is all about.

Vote for the man who puts people and COUNTRY first...Mccain/08

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well mccains VP is just going to be a picture behind him because Mccain wont listen to any of his surrounding poeple he will bully them away.

well at least Tom ridge or Tim Pawlenty would be a better choice than the arrogant Romney

He will pick Romney – I don't understand why people keep talking about this – Tom Ridge is a good choice but I do not want to see McCain to win. It will be Romney though.
OBAMA '08 !!!

well at least Tom ridge or Tom Pawlenty would be a better choice than the arrogant Romney

This "VP buzz" is just getting ridiculously out of hand. It's to the point where if I spent more than five minutes talking to either candidate, the media will pick up "VP buzz" on me! Seriously, every day there is a *NEW* candidate on the "short list," or in final rounds such that McCain or Obama are certain to tell us that this person is their next candidate. Is the media just trying to be "right" and so just declaring that every possible candidate is potentially the next VP? What I would really appreciate as a consumer of news is some accurate, quality reporting in which every possible connection to McCain and Obama affiliated with politics in any way is NOT a possible contender for the VP spot. A little due diligence would be excellent here so that every time I check the ticker I'm not reading about the "for sure VP candidate," which changes every single time. This is one reason people start getting turned off to the political news, folks.

blehhhh.

whatever.

What a boring choice if he picks him. Hopefully he will cuase he'll lose.

A GOOD TIME TO INVEST IN DUCK TAPE,

Is there a reason stories about McCain are printed in such larger, more readable fonts?

Tom Ridge or any other VP can't rescue the McCain's falling campaign. Does Republican have a chance to change John? NO. It is too late. Nothing can be done.

Typical, a war breaks out in Georgia the only one in town to answer the phone is McCain (since Hillary Clinton is not allowed to pick up). Obama is on holiday and Bush is at the Olympics.

Oh yes, the wonderful analysts at CNN again show why they get paid the big bucks! McCain will not pick a pro-life, former Bush Administration official. Why wouldn't he just hand Obama the 'Same as Bush' card?

He couldnt make VP. One, even though he was DHS Secy under Bush in his first term, he's pro-choice and not well known as say Mitt Romney or Rudy Giuliani.

Obama 08

i live in PA and adding ridge to the ticket would not sway my vote.
the dude manipulated the terror alerts, gave us the duct-tape and plastic defense, and was a total bush yes-man.
he wasn't much of a governor either.

The M. Saakashvili would not of brutally attacked the citizens of South Ossetia without the approval and direction from D. Cheney and G. Bush.
Because of the U. S. pushing the arms race it is only a matter of time till Russia sets up a military base in South America and as usual we will hear the U. S. say they can't,it is a provocative move ,Russia will not be allowed to put a millitary base in the America's etc..

What ever McSame which is the same as Bush why wouldn't he be with the same policy maker as Bush.... do what ever but just remember America is waiting for change and McSame do not represent change at all....

More older white men...that is what we need to be a fair representation of this country...may King George will start WW3 and try for a third term?

who cares. They are too old

it does not matter who McPhony chooses I will be voting for Obama

Just what this country needs...more failed policies and inept people in a sector they know nothing about

at least he didnt judge horses

That old lying guy isn't going to win so who cares who he picks?

Oh my...neither Obama or McCain had better be caught visiting Disney World or a whole cast of prominent characters will be parading front and center as VP candidates. Let's face it, both parties have a seemingly endless supply of VP possibilities. Wait for the announcements from both camps and don't be surprised if a pair of seldom discussed individuals end up as being the picks. One thing seems to be shaping up as certain...someone could make a big mistake in all of this.

And this is news, how? The news would be Suskind's proven book and allegations, Bugliosi's proven allegations, and the reasons the House will not move faster to get the criminals behind bars. THAT would be news, and would require some real reporting,CNN. Not more speculation on VP choices.

Obama loses Pennsylvania he loses election. It amazes me however how close McCain is in the polls, I guess americans are just that dumb or racist.

***************VOTE Democrat******************

No matter who McCain would pick as VP does not make any difference,Obama is going to win McCain in November.That's the truth!
Obama '08.

Why would anyone in their RIGHT MIND vote for McCain and the politics of yester-year??

Ridge has as many wrinkles as McWar.....what a choice....DUH

If McCain picks Ridge, another pro-choice candidate or someone who recently changed his or her stance on this issue (Romney), he will be making a monumental error in judgment. Evangelicals and social conservatives simply will not accept a pro-choice VP or anyone who has not been consistently pro-life especially considering their current lack of enthusiasm for McCain.

McCain / Huckabee '08

The perfect choice! Hopefully Ridge will bring the same gravitas to the VP as he did as Homeland Unsecurity. Can any of us ever forget or appreciate the grand idea of the "color code of security"? I know it made me feel a whole lot safer. He was so dedicated to his position he left after less than 2yrs. Mission Accomplished!! Onward to more nation building, nothing to it. 5yrs, 10yrs, 50yrs, 100yrs, who's counting as long as we are so unconnected it's literally uncomprehensible. Forget protecting our southern flank or any flank for that matter; all that's important is our ipods, malls, 401Ks, and did I mention DENIAL? Rock on "bomb, bomb,bomb–bomb,bomb Iran" man, you are the Man.The only Sen. in memory to vow to not vote for his own bill (remember the buck -the -administration immigration reform bill, kinda doubt it, that was before he began to seriously pander to the right). Straight shooter indeed.

McCain = Bush with white hair

McCain may be a military veteran but he greatly exaggerates his accomplishments. He is no better than the 4200 plus soldiers who have been killed in Iraq and sacrificed their life at the expense of McCain and Bush and their manipulation of facts in order to go to war. At least McCain survived and is able to walk around and tell lies and dirty jokes like he has been doing. He is sick.

Tom Ridge will not be McCain's VP choice.

First, he's pro-choice.

Second, he was too involved in issues surrounded lobbying without registering officially... and

Third: the Enron Scandal:

In 1997, Enron 'd Kenneth Lay called Bush to help Enron break into lucrative Pennsylvania energy markets... Bush duly called the then state governor, Tom Ridge, to pitch for Enron, whose bid duly succeeded.

Ridge was made Secretary of Homeland Security – Bush's new White House office – after 9/11. Bush pursued aggressive deregulation policies preferred by Enron, including legislation to exempts key elements of Enron's energy business from oversight by the federal government – pushed by none other than Senator Phil "Nation of Whiners" Gramm.

Don't forget that the 1992 trading commission was chaired by Wendy Gramm, Gramm's wife, close friend of the Bush family and recipient of $97,350 in political donations from Enron at the time. Once the exemption was accomplished, Mrs Gramm resigned to join the Enron board.

So no, Tom Ridge won't be VP. Too many easily dredged up ethics issues – which would call into daylight McCain's apparent dichotomy between what he SAYS about lobbyists versus the numerous lobbyists involved in his bid for President.

Do we have a Vice President now? Who is it?

Hang on to your political career Tom Boy....unless you want to go

down with McWar

Look for Ridge to join a McCain cabinet, but the inside buzz still points to Mitt Romney

Just what the country needs, another grumpy OLD white guy as VP..McCain is looking to the past not the future.. If this country wants to elect McCain go ahead, America will be further divided and will become isolated and we should brace for a civil war if McCain is elected and also WW3.. McCain is Lame!!!

And Obama would be wise to scrap the Homeland Security Department, as we already had a Homeland Security Department, they are called the National Guard, they should NEVER fight on foreign soil. Instead they should be protecting OUR borders.

Common Sense in 2008!!

And ANTI-PUMA!! Stop the PUMAS now before the ruin America!!

Tom Ridge is one of the experienced and smartest people McCain can choose for VP, and I hope he does, even if it doesn't help him out much in the polls.

Mr. Ridge is every bit as exciting as McCain....YAWN They'd make a heck of a pair........

Tom Ridge?

Whenever Bush had a crisis, he'd send Tom of DHS to the microphone to scare the daylights out of us.

Has Cindy released her tax statements, yet?!

Tom Ridge will be hitting the campaign trail with John McCain this week. Who Cares About McAttack.......all the Negative ads turn me off!

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"grew up in Erie and begin his political career"

If you have a brain vote McCain if you want to risk
an attack vote Barack.

This is just silly...

Is this a new CNN article line? "Anytime McCain appears with someone that might be on his vice presidential shortlist, it stirs up a whole new round of speculation." Reading about VP buzz in article after article really drains my energy. Come up with some new material please.

This guy will not do McB any good. In fact McBush is toast as it is!

Ridge may not help him win Pennsylvania.

Ridge would be an excellent pick who acts like an adult.

YANWSVILLE..... an unknown VP on the losing ticket....

McCain is not going to choose a pro-choice running mate such as Ridge. Conservatives have always been suspicious of McCain and he needs to choose a pro-lifer to help solidify the conservative base.

More of the same from McBush.

John McCain's pick for VP will not matter, because he is out of touch and well past his time. It is shameful the way he personally attacks his opponent and continues to say that it's humor; but who needs humor when the country is going through a recession. If I wanted humor, I'd go take in a comedy show. I'm looking for substance, and not the kind that has kept him in Washington for 26 years! If people bring up the S&L scandal, his votes against MLK holidays, his affair with his current wife (he was a 42 year old married man when he started seeing the 24 year old Cindy), and his unstable temper-tantrums, we would began to say that he's being picked on. I think his choice will do nothing to change my mind, nor will it change the minds of many independents on how he has run his campaign.

Excellent choice from a Pennsylvania resident !!!!!

McCain, Please Pick Tom Ridge, for he is well known for his extra marital affairs while Gov. of Pennsylvania. And is Pro choice. Anything to keep the radical right away from the polls.

Obama 08.

"A ruptured appendix cut short his tour and he returned home in 1970; service also aggravated a childhood ear infection. Since then Ridge has had a hearing aid in his left ear. Deafness forces him to lean in close and listen intently to whoever is speaking to him."

Sorry, it was my mistake. Governor Ridge has had problems with his left ear since childhood.

That would be perfect. These two would be a beautiful reminder every day of the contrast between the old guard (very old in one case) and the new guard and change. Between the politics of paranoia and between the politics of hope. Go for it McCain. Keep sinking that old wooden ship of yours! Maybe crank out another Paris ad while you're at it.

BUNCH OF LOSERS.

Ridge is another Bush cronie just like McCain and more proof of a Bush 3rd term. However, Bush let Ridge go a short term after hiring him as Homeland Security Secretary and nobody knows why.

WHO CARES ABOUT A V.P.-I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JOHN McCAIN'S LOVE AFFAIRS. HE IS NO BETTER THAN JOHN EDWARDS OR BILL CLINTON.

A MAN THAT WILL CHEAT ON HIS WIFE WILL NOT HESITATE TO LIE , CHEAT AND STEAL FROM EVERYONE.

OBAMA IS A TRUE FAMILY MAN-HE GETS MY VOTE.

WHO CARES.

Know matter who john macain pick as his VP he will never have my vote period.

I will vote for McCain/Ridge, but Governor Ridge may need to get an effective hear aid for him to be more responsive in public. It's tough getting older, but that's the beauty of life.

Just another guy from the Bush cabinetry! See 4 more years of Bush.

Tom Ridge looks evil. is he?

Old man from town is so funny, now he look at old cop for VP.

Oh Lord, our country is truly in trouble. Have Mercy.

Dirty campaign by McCain and the news media and the republican
leader.Most the media are republican that are reporting the news.
I don't understand is why everyone is picking on Obama,this is
the same tactic done in the primary,it's just the republican are good
at attacking and being negative.McCain you do by yourself,why do
you need the media help. The media has a lot to do with election
outcomes. I think it is so wrong for the media to be negative toward
only one candidates when their are two trying to get elected to office.
Please address this to ours public who are listening to cnn network.
Let be fair about this because the voter spends lots of money for
their candidates to see the news media destroy with negative interviews with guest.

Tom Ridge would make a very credable Vice President. He's got integrity and there is no doubting his patriotism.

Does that mean that Bush has a shot ?

McCain, spend to much time being negative toward Obama
than talking straight talk how he is going to fix ours economy.
He is using Obama as bait to avoid talking about locate issues.
Now he is using the Russia and Georgia situation to avoid
issues american peoples want to here.

McCAIN YOUR A DUMB BUTT IF YOU DON'T GRAB HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!

Oh, McBush and McRidge, enough already. Bring out the Messiah !

that wasn't a buzz, it was a snore.