CNN

Expose this old man. Obama compaign need to respond forcefuly to this right wing attacks, there is a lot of idiots out there who might beleive the right wing nonsense false attacks.

To Carolyn: comments closed before I could respond to your comment to a grandmother, as a 64 year old,lower income white women you said it right , John McCain is not fit to be president, people need to realize age does matter, I know from personal experience. Now should McSenile pick Ridge for VP, yes ,I am sure he is a real Rush Limbaugh conservative , like on abortion. OBAMA/BAYH 08
Connie from Indiana

How come the Republicans have idols like Ronald Reagon-MOVIE STAR, and Gov. Arnie Terminator-MOVIE STAR/MR-UNIVERSE, while trashing Obama for inspirering large crowds? How dare that Democrate grab some of their lime light! Ridge won't help you McBush. The current Gov. of PA backs Obama. Go watch an old black and white movie featuring Reagen and Gonzo.

Ridge helped Bush with his fear mongering remember the color coded security alerts, Ridge lied to the american people right along with Bush, so much for mccain distance from bush WHEN WILL SOME OF YOU PEOPLE WAKE UP AND SEE MCCAIN= BUSH THIRD TERM!!!!!!!!!!

Tom Ridge is teaching John McCain how to induce fear into the American people by manipulating the Terror Warning System, just like he did for Bush. Anyone surprised?

Bet my bottom dollar that Rice being in Georgia a few days ago led to the war there – some republican propaganda thing to help McBush.

Vote the warmongering Republicans out so we can have a prosperous country again !!!!!!!

Obama '08

When are you all going to show the clip about McCain saying at a townhall meeting earlier this year "……. and we will never have to go to war for oil again……."

Please show that cliip over and over. We got all of Obama's stuff over and over for months.

Fair and balanced should mean fair in ALL ways.

Obama '08

Just don't think Ridge will help him unless he feels that independents will suddenly flock his direction. OR that somehow Ridge can swing Pennsylvania.
In fact, evangelicals are even more likely to not go to polls. And with Obama's ground game going full throttle, suppressed turnout by evangelicals clearly hurts McCain.

No Hillary on Ticket = No vote for Obama

Go McCain!!!

McCain already has problems with his conservative base (probably because everyone knows he's an agnostic). Picking a pro-choice VP would be excellent! This would really help us in places like VA and NC. Obama all the way baby!!!!!!!!!!

Don't forget the food taster...

For some reason, I don't think this helps McCain. Ridge is pro-choice (as romney once was). While this might help a few independents, it could alienate some conservatives.

And what's this rumor that he's only going to run for one term? Sounds like a ploy to get Hillary's supporters.

McCain is having a very hard time finding someone to be his VP. Don't think the Ridge connection is going to work because Ridge is too smart to fall into a failure trap and he would make McCain look much more weak than he already does.

ron: you are a flaming idiot.
the price of gas and food are out of control. we are fighting an unnecessary war and Russia is at war with Georgia and you are worried about whether Sen obama gives his girls Christmas presents. idiot.

Ridge is the guy who used his ridiculous "Customer Choice" program to get elected. Because of that, PA residents are now experiencing the largest electric rate increases ever and almost all of the electric utilities are owned by companies from other states. "You have the right to choose!"...There are no choices, but feel free to pick any of them. He is an excellent choice, McCain! Why not put him in charge of your "energy plan" ? LOL

OBAMA 08!

McCain/Ridge is a great ticket for the Republicans.

Governor Ridge's extensive executive and economic experiences will compliment Senator McCain very well.

A "maverick" that is chasing the Bush Administration vote. Mm-mmm.

Too bad Ridge is Pro-Choice... McSame will never draw in the Religious Radical Right and the other GOP Extremists if he chooses Ridge... too bad!!

This is EXACTLY why McCain is no longer the 'Maverick'... he doesn't do what he wants anymore (Like choosing Ridge for his VP), he only does whatever he has to in order to pander to the GOP and Conservatives JUST to get elected.

He gave up... he's any empty suit now and just an empty husk of a man. Who would vote for this fake and loser... besides the fakes and losers who support him on here. WAKE UP, AMERICA!!!

What color on the terror index did they dine under?

America wake up ! For gods sake! Republicans are bad for this country. It use to be farmers, carpenters , average joes where elected to the house and senate and Pres postions. Now its sneaky lawyers who don't care enough for there own country men to be honest and fair. Mc Cain is no different hes a Republican . Republicans care less for whats right, and none for the poor. They complain about giving help to the poor. Can you belive that. But then give huge amounts of money to companys they support , companys not familys , not kids. They want are kids to fight there wars. When there kids are in school getting law degrees . Wake up or shake up.

Well McCain still has not picked a VP yet. If he did it may help him in the race for the White House. I think Obma already knows who he wants. But is keeping it underwraps until McBush makes his mind up or can he really make his mind up or will he have to read it of a card who he or someone else picked as VP.

Pick 'em, PLEASE pick 'em as VP! This way the repugs will have two guys on the ticket who are hard of hearing – one with a ligit hearing handicap and the other with a brain induced hearing handicap who can only hear "fear, smear, mock and lie"...

OBAMA IS UNFIT TO BE PRESIDENT! PERIOD!

Despite all McCain's claims of Obama's inexperience, know this. Bill Clinton was right. No one is really ready to be President. Being a Senator is not O.J.T for being P.O.T.U.S. All McCain's 26 years in the Senate says is he is now part of the game. He can't be the candidate of change. He is jaded.
His Drill Here Drill Now battle cry is B.S. Gas didn't go up overnight. Why didn't he say this while campaigning for the nomination? Wake up people, if you are not better off than you were 8 years ago, I suggest you take another look at Obama. Believe me, he can't do worst than what Bush has done or what Warlord McCain will do.

I wonder if Thomas Ridge is also the fictional name of the evil wizard in the Harry Potter stories ? You know the name no one can mention, just wondering if McCain and the unmentionable name will be color coordinated in Black robes.They can take the color patterns of Gothic and make them so fashionable for the Repubicans in the subs.
Barstow, ca

Getting close to the bottom of the barrel Mccain. People vote
DEMOCRAT.

the only speculation that McSame stirs up is the negative ads he is been spouting while avoiding the real issues that americans cares about!

John McSame judgement to lead = brain paralysis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

McCain knows first hand what a sinking ship feels like – remember the Titanic.......

I guess he's looking for a captian that will also go down with the ship.

I will say anything Rush wants me to say and vote for John McCain when I grow up.

Richard J ...... All comes down to experience… McCain has years of experience… and as Hillary put it "Obama has that speech he made. .
To Richard -- ." Experience is resposible for the unjust War and Struggling economy....All Hillary has is Bill and her pantsuits

Hard to believe that he might consider Ridge for VP, maybe he wants to talk about other PA Democrats. Ridge might help a little in PA probably neglible in other states.

john mccain and rick davis are at fault for DHL sale to foreign country who will be pulling out of ohio and leaving 8-10 thousand americans out of work soon.are you still proud of your rick davis lobbyist ties?how many more american jobs have you cost this country,while kissing a lobbyists rear end?

Don't choke on your meals old men.

McCain/Ridege 08 = only McCain's 10 electoral votes this november

Eeek CNN moderators, what's happening with my posts?

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
There are numerous issues with many of the people on McCain's purported VP list.

Ridge's pro-choice stance will hurt McCain's appeal to conservative voters.

I dare McCain to pick Carly Fiorina. It is incomprehensible that her name could even be on that list – fired from her position at HP after pillaging the company and sending numerous jobs overseas, no government experience, etc. That would be a match made in heaven for Obama supporters.

BTW, where were the CNN moderators this weekend??? Even McCain worked this weekend.

I dont remember Keating Five but history tells me it was 20+ years ago and McCain was not found guilty of anything. What was Obama doing at that time? Hangin' out with Ayers?

McCain is not another Bush and whoever he picks will be a lot better than obama's choice. McCain speaks the truth. Obama lies everytime he opens his mouth. He will end up making you sick if you vote for this liar and fool.

Well if Ridge can pull off a win in PA. then it was worth the dinner.

Personally I don't think McSame's Short List stirs up as much speculation as tribulation! While he constantly Campaigns on Change
he consistently surrounds himself with past members of the Bush Administration. Why would a candidate seeking to win the White House continually "Stay the Course" with a current Administration that has the lowest ratings in history and is viewed with nothing but contempt around the world! Tom Ridge ! If McSame considers his calibre of Politics a plus he better not give us his Senator's Position!
McSame hasn't got a prayer! Why doesn't he step down and let George run again! At least we'd have the original copy vs.a clone!
SAD

Cant wait till school starts and the little morons get off these blogs.

The paid dittohead blogger,that uses 50 names is out already.All he does is attacks,he has no substance.

Will not make a good president,McCain will do worst than
Bush and this country will fall. He should even retire from
the senate,he is to old to leader.Younger running mate would
not help because he still will make the decision.

Does anyone remember the "Keating Five"?? Has McCain really changed since then?

Ron: What a silly comment. The article said the children got presents from Santa Claus. Unless you are so into unreality, Santa is really Mommy and Daddy!!

One wonders with the myriad of possible VPs for McCain, if many have turned him down. Ridge is just another Washington insider.

what an appropriate place to eat. SMUGGLERS Wharf.
they would know a lot about stealing and trying to hid it from others.

Ridge is pro-choice - he will never be on the Republican ticket. He also was a miserable failure at homeland security. Won't happen.

posted on cnn. 02.46 pm july 23 people's magazine interview. sen. obama said he does not believe in buying his children christmas and birthday presents. could maybe michelle expand on that.

Maybe Ridge will tell us what really happened to flight 93.In the mean time get out your colored coded index cards that Tom invented and get ready to play "How bad can we scare you this time".

Except for the fact that he helps swing PA toward McCain, I'm not sure Ridge adds anything to the ticket. He has great national security credentials, but isn't that supposed to be McCain's forte any way? McCain needs someone to shore up his economic and domestic policy shortcomings.

Ridge would be a great running mate. Senators RARELY win – this cycle we're gonna get a senator so having a Governor as a running mate would be beneficial (i bet both will have a governor as a running mate)

All comes down to experience... McCain has years of experience... and as Hillary put it "Obama has that speech he made. . ."

Tom Ridge will be a good fit, if Obama strikes with Hillary Clinton. However, in event Obama goes with a different candidate, McCain should consider a strong woman to toy with Hillary Clinton's die-hard supporters, who will naturally vote against Obama, if she is not on the ticket. There are some good republican women to do the magic, especially Carly Fiorina. She is white female, married to a Hispanic, and has top corporate credentials. She can get about 10% additional female votes, and 5% additional Hispanic votes. Those numbers can translate to 2-3 percentage points nationwide. Overall, he should not choose until Barack chooses. I wish both of them luck. May God allow the best candidate to win.

john mccain was seen talking to a wall yesterday. VP??! VP?!?!? the wall is on the shortlist?!?!?

good gosh, chill out CNN.

McCain has not been full of vigor for years. They can show a 5 or 10 minute clip of him that way, but truth is, he's an old worn out Bush Jr.

He will have us in war with Iran. I CAN'T vote for him.

He did the same thing many years ago to Carol (crippled) that Edwards did to Elizabeth (cancer) – difference is, McCain went thru with divorce to marry the woman whose money LAUNCHED his political career. He hasn't changed, just sneakier.

Romney and Ridge both have a lot that has been hidden by the Republican Machine. I want all that to come out.

Obama '08

Ridge is not as well liked outside his little PA circle as many would like to believe. Adding him to the ticket and the democrats get to link the disaster that was FEMA's response to Katrina to McCain. Brown and Chertoff may have taken the fall for it, but it was Ridge who sat in that chair the longest and never corrected the sinking ship. He did, however, add some snazzy color coding system to terror that is often questioned to be used for political gain.

I think McCain can use a youngster like Ridge on his ticket. There's no connectopn to the Bush Whitehouse there .....hug . MCCain needs to out Rob paul on the Ticket......there's a move that NO One would expect. If they wantto win in Nov. they have to sever all Bush ties.

Not only is McCain unfit to be President, he is stupid. We are suffering after 2 terms of stupid. Obama is intelligent and smart. I'll take someone who is intellectually talented over someone stupid. Stupid never has a chance to get it right.

Hey Hispanic For McCain – Of course mccain will win PA – that is if the REPUGLICANS CHEAT AGAIN. We better check those diebold machines. BTW – did you somehow miss mccain's comment back in february 08 when 'off camera' he said the only thing latinos were good for was cheap labor? Fortunately someone caught it on their cell phone. Your actually supporting someone who thinks you should be a slave.

Those that are not even close to McCain can see his weaknesses and inability to serve as President of the US. Any competent person considered for McCain's VP would recognize the set up for disaster going on there. Interesting that Ridge just took the McCain hat & didn't put it on.

theres no excitement in this town about McCains arrival...and everyone in the city lost respect for Ridge 6+ years ago.

Obama will take PA, theres no doubt about that.

I am also hispanic, so HISPANIC FOR OBAMA!

Tom Ridge should be able to help McCain remember if nothing else. Ridge is the person who dreamed up the the warning colors so maybe he can design a system to alert McCain when it's nap time and when it's time to eat and then when it's time for a gas tax holiday.

I had dinner with my family last night.

John McCain will win PA, but that's the only swing state he's bothering to campaign in, he's going to lose the rest of them.

God I hope Tom Ridge gets tapped as VP, nobody will want to risk having that moron a hearbeat from the oval office.

McCain is discovering that good running mates are hard to find.

Did they serve soft food for McCain. I notice he has a lot of trouble with his mouth.

I would respectfully suggest that Mc Caine drops the idea of becoming President simply because he is too old and has skin and other health problems; a matter which, if elected, will not help him withstand the various pressures and challenges of internal as well as foreign policies, especially as the United States is experiencing a lot of economic difficulties. Inspite of all these internal problems, Mc Caine will not hesitate a moment to declare more wars, in addition to prolonging the current Iraq war until the last moment of his breath. He is a war monger as he possesses a lust for bloodshed. If I were an American I would vote for Obama, who is characterized with charisma, sound judgment, wisdom and vision. Obviously some Americans find difficulty in discerning between the two candidates: who is right and who is wrong – whose is honest and truthful; and who is lying and deceiving the people.

I hope McCain pics someone from the Bush administration to be his choice for V.P. Just goes to show you how out of tocuh the old man really is.

Wow, how exciting. The John McCain of 2000 Wouldn't even vote for the McCain of 2008!

Well isnt that special

John McCain will win PA you can count on that!!!!

Hispanic for McCain

Please, Tom, say it isn't so. You gained respect as the governor of PA. Don't throw it away on McSame.

OMG. Just goes to show you that McCain is NOT thinking clearly. Wonder if he ever has. McCain is too old and we Democrats NEED to take back the White House. GO HILLARY AND OBAMA!!!

Robert, the McSame thing is getting old, and it's childish. So is the thing where people put Obama's middle name in all caps. Let's talk more maturely here. Ridge is Pro-choice, and McCain, who needs to rally the party's base, won't pick someone who is pro-choice, since the majority of the party is pro-life. I'm from Pennsylvania, and I don't even think Ridge is that popular here. Neither is our current governor, Ed Rendell. He's even worse.

Seems like nobody wants to be Barack's VP.....

McCain '08 for Hillary '12

It says he know what he is doing–unlike George W Obama. I love the US.. I dont want any "change" but the guy that is there, right now , has gotta go.. either way, there are more similarities with Obama/George then with McCain and George… for instance how much did George serve at the National Level before he was president?? Yeah, granted, Obama had more.. but still… they both lacked exsperance and it showed for George as it will for Obama. I am all for McCain.. BTW… The McSame is lame.. know the man and dont be afraid to run against him.

typical they went to a place called "Smuggler's Wharf." What a bunch of thieves.

The usual Obamabot rant appearing shortly.....

McCain is an idiot for picking up RIDGE who was one of Bush's LAP DOG!!!

There are numerous issues with many of the people on McCain's purported VP list.

Ridge's pro-choice stance will hurt McCain's appeal to conservative voters.

I dare McCain to pick Carly Fiorina. It is incomprehensible that her name could even be on that list – fired from her position at HP after pillaging the company and sending numerous jobs overseas, no government experience, etc. That would be a match made in heaven for Obama supporters.

BTW, where were the CNN moderators this weekend??? Even McCain worked this weekend.

McCain is not fit to be President

Who would even want to be on the same ticket with McSame?

He was the worst Governor that PA ever had, but hey, I don't htink he will shoot a friend in the face.

... go ahead and pick Tom Ridge: That really makes it Bush's 3rd term!

This is the genus who came up with the color coded system of terror which made us all feel safer. What a joke!

Yes. That's a sign for good things to come
Go John08

So it was a date?

If you make $0 to $20,000 you will save:
$567 under Obama
$19 under McCain

If you make $20,000 to $38,000 (about 40% of American households make less than $38,000) you will save
$892 under Obama
$113 under McCain

If you make $38,000 to $66,000 (note the median household income is $46,000 as of 2007, more than 2-thirds of Americans make less than $66,000), you, along with the vast majority of Americans will save,
$1,042 under Obama
$319 under McCain

If you make $66,000 to $112,000, along with about 87% of Americans who make less than $110,000, you will save
$1,290 under Obama
$1,009 under McCain

If you make $112,000 to $161,000 you will save
$2,204 under Obama
$2,614 under McCain

If make $161,000 to $227,000, putting you in at least the top ca. 6-7% of American households), you will save
$2,780 under Obama
$4,380 under McCain

If are at least among the top 2.5% and make between $227,000 to $603,000 you will pay $19 more under Obama and save $7,781 under McCain

If you are among the 1%, but not 0.1%, i.e. semi-rich (I usually use $1,000,000 per year as the cut-off for what I call "rich"), making $603,000 and $2,900,000 , you will pay $115,974 more under Obama and $45,361 under McCain

Finally, if you are super-rich, making $2,900,000 or more (only about 0.2%-0.1% of Americans do), you will pay $701,885 more under Obama and save $269, 364 under McCain (note that many in this group make far more than $2.9 million – the Fortune 400, for example, had an average income of $214 million in 2007)

Simply put, unless you are among the bottom 99.2%, you will pay less taxes, less so under Obama if you make less than $112,000 and about as much as under McCain if you are in the bottom 94% and make less than $161,000. If you make more than $603,000 you will pay more under Obama, but perhaps you have a concience and favor poverty relief, universal health care and a good education for everyone, and are thus willing to see the Bush tax cuts expire.

He needs to pich Romney if he want to win the election.
He would put more states into play.