Comments on: Penn says McCain ad effective http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:22:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: blaising http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462656 blaising Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:37:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462656 Same old junk. Plays great in the old folks homes. Problem is, Obama's not runnin' for "Alzheimer-in-Chief" You old fart strategists are gonna' ride this outdated junk all the way to also-ran in November. It was nice knowin' ya...don't let the screen door slam ya in the rear an the way out. Same old junk. Plays great in the old folks homes. Problem is, Obama's not runnin' for "Alzheimer-in-Chief"

You old fart strategists are gonna' ride this outdated junk all the way to also-ran in November.

It was nice knowin' ya...don't let the screen door slam ya in the rear an the way out.

]]> By: liz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462651 liz Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:37:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462651 Is Penn actually on McCain's payroll? He really should be since he is doing such a great job campaigning for him. Is Penn actually on McCain's payroll? He really should be since he is doing such a great job campaigning for him.

]]> By: JB - NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462649 JB - NYC Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:37:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462649 If all you numb skulls HATE this guy. He must be very smart. Cheers to you Wolfson! If all you numb skulls HATE this guy. He must be very smart. Cheers to you Wolfson!

]]> By: the heart of the matter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462646 the heart of the matter Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:37:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462646 mark penn and karl rove--what a couple of ugly people--they have no character at all--rove is eltist and should be in jail(we would be if we ignored a congressional subpeona) and mark penn well hes proved how great he is---further john mccain may have been an american hero but just continues to lie in his ads--time and time again and the media doesnt really call him on it--but he want running THAT kind of campaign! funny but the clinton people dont really seem to have party loyalty(not the voters) the support staff--they want to help all of us get back on track yet they seemingly would throw us to the dogs with mccain--the same policies that dont work!! mark penn and karl rove–what a couple of ugly people–they have no character at all–rove is eltist and should be in jail(we would be if we ignored a congressional subpeona) and mark penn well hes proved how great he is-further john mccain may have been an american hero but just continues to lie in his ads–time and time again and the media doesnt really call him on it–but he want running THAT kind of campaign! funny but the clinton people dont really seem to have party loyalty(not the voters) the support staff–they want to help all of us get back on track yet they seemingly would throw us to the dogs with mccain–the same policies that dont work!!

]]> By: mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462643 mike Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:37:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462643 To Pam (10:48am): Why does the media keep reporting this? Because it is in THEIR interest to foster discord, thereby driving up their ratings/page views. It is disappointing and counter-productive, but hey, if it makes for a better story, no matter how unsubstantive, then why not? CNN is quite guilty of this. (And therefore, I doubt I'll see this posted). To Pam (10:48am): Why does the media keep reporting this? Because it is in THEIR interest to foster discord, thereby driving up their ratings/page views. It is disappointing and counter-productive, but hey, if it makes for a better story, no matter how unsubstantive, then why not? CNN is quite guilty of this. (And therefore, I doubt I'll see this posted).

]]> By: INSANE IN THE MCCAIN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462640 INSANE IN THE MCCAIN Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:37:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462640 McCain Supporters, Below are only a few position McSurge has changed positions on: 1. McCain opposed off-shore oil drilling; now he supports it 2. McCain strongly opposes a windfall-tax on oil company profits. Three weeks earlier, he was perfectly comfortable with the idea. 3. McCain thought Bush’s warrantless-wiretap program circumvented the law; now he believes the opposite. 4. McCain defended “privatizing” Social Security. Now he says he’s against privatization (though he actually still supports it.) 5. McCain wanted to change the Republican Party platform to protect abortion rights in cases of rape and incest. Now he doesn’t. 6. McCain thought the estate tax was perfectly fair. Now he believes the opposite. 7. McCain pledged in February 2008 that he would not, under any circumstances, raise taxes. Specifically, McCain was asked if he is a “‘read my lips’ candidate, no new taxes, no matter what?” referring to George H.W. Bush’s 1988 pledge. “No new taxes,” McCain responded. Two weeks later, McCain said, “I’m not making a ‘read my lips’ statement, in that I will not raise taxes.” 8. In 2002 McCain said, it is OK for Bush to detain suspected enemy combatants in Guantanamo bay, without bringing any charge against them. In now (2007) he is against it, and even wants to closedown Guantanamo bay. 9. In 2006, McCain said he was the “greatest critic” of Rumsfeld’s failed Iraq policy. In December 2003, McCain praised the same strategy as “a mission accomplished.” In March 2004, he said, “I’m confident we’re on the right course.” In December 2005, he said, “Overall, I think a year from now, we will have made a fair amount of progress if we stay the course.” 10. We can’t have a time-time for Iraq, and It’s OK to stay in Iraq for 100 years; ……….. 4 months later McCain appear agrees to an18-month time-table for a withdrawal McCain is no straight-talker….so…If you support McCain…. could you tell him to rename his bus/plane….. the FLIP-FLOP EXPRESS ? By keeping “straight talk express” on his bus & plane, McCain is insulting the intelligence of every American. Even a dummy, can easily tell McCain is the king of Flip-Floppers ……..FLIP-FLOP EXPRESS …. This is a better description of McCain, isn’t it ? McCain Supporters,
Below are only a few position McSurge has changed positions on:
1. McCain opposed off-shore oil drilling; now he supports it
2. McCain strongly opposes a windfall-tax on oil company profits. Three weeks earlier, he was perfectly comfortable with the idea.
3. McCain thought Bush’s warrantless-wiretap program circumvented the law; now he believes the opposite.
4. McCain defended “privatizing” Social Security. Now he says he’s against privatization (though he actually still supports it.)
5. McCain wanted to change the Republican Party platform to protect abortion rights in cases of rape and incest. Now he doesn’t.
6. McCain thought the estate tax was perfectly fair. Now he believes the opposite.
7. McCain pledged in February 2008 that he would not, under any circumstances, raise taxes. Specifically, McCain was asked if he is a “‘read my lips’ candidate, no new taxes, no matter what?” referring to George H.W. Bush’s 1988 pledge. “No new taxes,” McCain responded. Two weeks later, McCain said, “I’m not making a ‘read my lips’ statement, in that I will not raise taxes.”
8. In 2002 McCain said, it is OK for Bush to detain suspected enemy combatants in Guantanamo bay, without bringing any charge against them. In now (2007) he is against it, and even wants to closedown Guantanamo bay.
9. In 2006, McCain said he was the “greatest critic” of Rumsfeld’s failed Iraq policy.
In December 2003, McCain praised the same strategy as “a mission accomplished.” In March 2004, he said, “I’m confident we’re on the right course.” In December 2005, he said, “Overall, I think a year from now, we will have made a fair amount of progress if we stay the course.”
10. We can’t have a time-time for Iraq, and It’s OK to stay in Iraq for 100 years;
……….. 4 months later McCain appear agrees to an18-month time-table for a withdrawal
McCain is no straight-talker….so…If you support McCain…. could you tell him to rename his bus/plane….. the FLIP-FLOP EXPRESS ?
By keeping “straight talk express” on his bus & plane, McCain is insulting the intelligence of every American. Even a dummy, can easily tell McCain is the king of Flip-Floppers
……..FLIP-FLOP EXPRESS …. This is a better description of McCain, isn’t it ?

]]> By: Jeniffer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462638 Jeniffer Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462638 I don't care what they say. Obama has my vote. Simple as that. I'm just here waiting for election day to go vote for Obama. I don't even care what the news say anymore. I don't care what they say. Obama has my vote. Simple as that. I'm just here waiting for election day to go vote for Obama. I don't even care what the news say anymore.

]]> By: Mauri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462634 Mauri Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462634 Unless a strategy stems from the gutter (ala Swiftboaters), I tend to admire it's authorship. Such is the case of the Obama/Paris/Britney ad which confirmed the celebrity status he showed with his rock-star audience in Germany. I don't believe even Mark Penn would have put that stop on his calendar. Now, Obama's lack of on-the-job experience is accurately displayed by comparing him with McCain in their respective reactions to Russia's invasion of it's next-door friend of America. Why did McCain's reaction and words give off an aura of American confidence while Obama's seemed out-of-character and less effective? It's because it's true. Obama and all his supporters should be thinking positive instead of trash talking about his opponent And of Hillary. Unless a strategy stems from the gutter (ala Swiftboaters), I tend to admire it's authorship. Such is the case of the Obama/Paris/Britney ad which confirmed the celebrity status he showed with his rock-star audience in Germany. I don't believe even Mark Penn would have put that stop on his calendar. Now, Obama's lack of on-the-job experience is accurately displayed by comparing him with McCain in their respective reactions to Russia's invasion of it's next-door friend of America. Why did McCain's reaction and words give off an aura of American confidence while Obama's seemed out-of-character and less effective? It's because it's true. Obama and all his supporters should be thinking positive instead of trash talking about his opponent And of Hillary.

]]> By: TOM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462635 TOM Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462635 the end is near the end is near

]]> By: Tess http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462633 Tess Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462633 Oh calm down Obamites, your boy's career won't be ruined by Penn' remarks!!!!!! Obama is self-destruction. He has proved to Americans that words are matter, not actions! So please continue to talk .......blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Oh calm down Obamites, your boy's career won't be ruined by Penn' remarks!!!!!!

Obama is self-destruction. He has proved to Americans that words are matter, not actions! So please continue to talk .......blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

]]> By: world has change http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462627 world has change Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462627 This just showed why hillary did not win so all you puma and the rest need to wake up and start living in a free world and stop letting people brainwash you like Hillary did. This just showed why hillary did not win so all you puma and the rest need to wake up and start living in a free world and stop letting people brainwash you like Hillary did.

]]> By: Franky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462626 Franky Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462626 You know guys, and people wonder why I'm getting tired of the Clintons and that they should be left in the corner. I've liked them in the beginning but last time I checked, when my boy makes a mistake, he admits it but when Hillary's "insiders" make a mistake, is Hillary knowing how to play the game, huh? And let me remind people that my boy has not had ONE incident like this before. Yeah, there were some people who mcight've said something but overall, my boy's campaign has played it right but Hillary's though, I say let them march and while they're marching, I hope they cry...I really do. You know guys, and people wonder why I'm getting tired of the Clintons and that they should be left in the corner.

I've liked them in the beginning but last time I checked, when my boy makes a mistake, he admits it but when Hillary's "insiders" make a mistake, is Hillary knowing how to play the game, huh? And let me remind people that my boy has not had ONE incident like this before. Yeah, there were some people who mcight've said something but overall, my boy's campaign has played it right but Hillary's though, I say let them march and while they're marching, I hope they cry...I really do.

]]> By: Ben in Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462621 Ben in Atlanta, GA Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:35:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462621 ...CNN must be running out of substantive news-worthy events to report on. This guy's comments shouldn't even be a headline. He's a complete nobody! ...CNN must be running out of substantive news-worthy events to report on. This guy's comments shouldn't even be a headline. He's a complete nobody!

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462622 Pete Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:35:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462622 McCain has no problem wallowing in the gutter with the Bush's. He's had is head up their behind since South Carolina. He enjoys the stench. McCain has no problem wallowing in the gutter with the Bush's. He's had is head up their behind since South Carolina. He enjoys the stench.

]]> By: Timber (ex dem) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462618 Timber (ex dem) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:35:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462618 This is CNN stirring up trouble. He was not "praising" it, he was merely saying that negative ads can be effective. You are trying to make it seem as if he is praising and encouraging McCain to do more and he is against Obama. I happen to agree that Obama is a celebrity empty suit but do not agree with how you try to sensationalize news with misleading headlines. It is irresponsible and unethical to do so. This is CNN stirring up trouble. He was not "praising" it, he was merely saying that negative ads can be effective. You are trying to make it seem as if he is praising and encouraging McCain to do more and he is against Obama. I happen to agree that Obama is a celebrity empty suit but do not agree with how you try to sensationalize news with misleading headlines. It is irresponsible and unethical to do so.

]]> By: Craig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462616 Craig Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:35:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462616 CNN. . . Stop reporting nonsense, try to stick to real issues. CNN. . . Stop reporting nonsense, try to stick to real issues.

]]> By: RSR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462613 RSR Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:35:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462613 Penn may be a jerk, but one fact still remains... Obama has NO EXPERIENCE to be President!!!!! Penn may be a jerk, but one fact still remains...
Obama has NO EXPERIENCE to be President!!!!!

]]> By: Sn in MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462610 Sn in MN Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:34:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462610 Plastic Jesus is an outsider. Plastic Jesus is an outsider.

]]> By: Connie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462609 Connie Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:34:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462609 Penn should go back to lobbying and shut up. I am an Obama supporter and have been from the start, but I believe Mark the pig Penn lost the nomination for Mrs.Clinton.I agree with Angela after what the republicans did to McSenile in South Carolina you would think he would do better. But when you lay with dogs you get up with fleas.Old, poor white women for OBAMA/BAYH 08 Connie from Indiana Penn should go back to lobbying and shut up. I am an Obama supporter and have been from the start, but I believe Mark the pig Penn lost the nomination for Mrs.Clinton.I agree with Angela after what the republicans did to McSenile in South Carolina you would think he would do better. But when you lay with dogs you get up with fleas.Old, poor white women for OBAMA/BAYH 08
Connie from Indiana

]]> By: Joe Kiloz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462607 Joe Kiloz Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:34:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462607 One has to be skeptical about Mr. Penn's analysis and abilities. One has to be skeptical about Mr. Penn's analysis and abilities.

]]> By: MediaJunkie, Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462605 MediaJunkie, Arlington, VA Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:34:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462605 Has the McCain ad really done it's job? Was the 3 a.m. that successful? Just because it's in the news doesn't mean people are buying the message. Has the McCain ad really done it's job? Was the 3 a.m. that successful? Just because it's in the news doesn't mean people are buying the message.

]]> By: HanoiFilms http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462603 HanoiFilms Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:34:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462603 If mark Penn was a good strategist, HRC would be the democratic nominee. McCain's ads, although tailored to low information voters, did not work. The ads validated McCain's crankiness and that he is not in touch with the voters. Voters are seeking solutions to the problems that McCain and the Republicans created. However, McCain, thus far, has not offered anything new, except for character attacks on his rival. If mark Penn was a good strategist, HRC would be the democratic nominee. McCain's ads, although tailored to low information voters, did not work. The ads validated McCain's crankiness and that he is not in touch with the voters. Voters are seeking solutions to the problems that McCain and the Republicans created. However, McCain, thus far, has not offered anything new, except for character attacks on his rival.

]]> By: jojogetbk 21 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462598 jojogetbk 21 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:33:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462598 I think he is right. He might be a pig but I think he hits it on the mark on this issue. Did you see Pairs Hilton's ad? Her energy policy makes more sense then both candidates. jojogetbk 21 I think he is right. He might be a pig but I think he hits it on the mark on this issue. Did you see Pairs Hilton's ad? Her energy policy makes more sense then both candidates.
jojogetbk 21

]]> By: Sn in MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462597 Sn in MN Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:33:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462597 Plastic Jesus is a bottomless well of hate for his minions. Plastic Jesus is a bottomless well of hate for his minions.

]]> By: Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462593 Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:33:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462593 Mark Penn’s narcissistic behavior continues! Get lost clown! John McCain's ads only work if you’re an idiot, a republican or racist. Anybody who has any common sense knows the GOP is desperate, jealous and reaching for straws. Mark Penn’s narcissistic behavior continues! Get lost clown! John McCain's ads only work if you’re an idiot, a republican or racist. Anybody who has any common sense knows the GOP is desperate, jealous and reaching for straws.

]]> By: Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462590 Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:33:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462590 I agree with "Pam" WHY ARE YOU REPORTING ON THE DESPICABLE STUFF THAT MARK PENN SAYS OR DOES........ OR WHAT THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN WAS PLANNING TO DO? Seems to me that CNN, along wit other media is doing their level best to destroy Sen. Obama! Seldom do I see anything questioning McCain! FOR EXAMPLE WHY HASN'T CNN DONE AN EXPOSE ON THE PHIL GRAMM/MCCAIN "ENRON LOOPHOLE"....... OR MCCAIN'S LONG HISTORY WORKING WITH LOBBYIST? OR HOW MCCAIN & CINDY STARTED THEIR RELATIONSHIP WHEN THEY WERE BOTH MARRIED TO OTHERS? There is plenty do report on. PLEASE, let's talk about the RECORDS, ISSUES......... let's leave the "Clinton-Penn-Wolfson" Drama DIE! I agree with "Pam" WHY ARE YOU REPORTING ON THE DESPICABLE STUFF THAT MARK PENN SAYS OR DOES........ OR WHAT THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN WAS PLANNING TO DO?

Seems to me that CNN, along wit other media is doing their level best to destroy Sen. Obama!

Seldom do I see anything questioning McCain! FOR EXAMPLE WHY HASN'T CNN DONE AN EXPOSE ON THE PHIL GRAMM/MCCAIN "ENRON LOOPHOLE"....... OR MCCAIN'S LONG HISTORY WORKING WITH LOBBYIST? OR HOW MCCAIN & CINDY STARTED THEIR RELATIONSHIP WHEN THEY WERE BOTH MARRIED TO OTHERS?

There is plenty do report on. PLEASE, let's talk about the RECORDS, ISSUES......... let's leave the "Clinton-Penn-Wolfson" Drama DIE!

]]> By: Ben in Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462586 Ben in Atlanta, GA Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:32:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462586 Who cares what he thinks? Hillary fired him for running a lousy campaign. Maybe he should work for John McCain, since (as many Republicans have said), Mr. Mcain is running one of the lousiest presidential campaigns in history. Mr. Penn should fit right in with McLame and his pathetic campaign staff! Who cares what he thinks? Hillary fired him for running a lousy campaign. Maybe he should work for John McCain, since (as many Republicans have said), Mr. Mcain is running one of the lousiest presidential campaigns in history. Mr. Penn should fit right in with McLame and his pathetic campaign staff!

]]> By: Joe, VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462585 Joe, VT Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:32:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462585 Yup Mike, TX, and the proceeds from that book are going to charity. Before you call a group mindless, perhaps you'd better look in a mirror. If the Democratic Party is ever so stupid as to let Penn near a campaign again then they deserve to lose. First, his firm's hired to tout the virtues of Blackwater, next he lobbies for a Columbian free trade agreement that Hillary's opposed to! How does loose cannon sound? Yup Mike, TX, and the proceeds from that book are going to charity. Before you call a group mindless, perhaps you'd better look in a mirror.

If the Democratic Party is ever so stupid as to let Penn near a campaign again then they deserve to lose. First, his firm's hired to tout the virtues of Blackwater, next he lobbies for a Columbian free trade agreement that Hillary's opposed to! How does loose cannon sound?

]]> By: Peter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462583 Peter Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:32:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462583 Mark Penn sucks Mark Penn sucks

]]> By: get over it http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462582 get over it Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:32:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462582 With the recent leak of internal memos and the public statements by former Clinton advisors. It appears to me this is a last ditch effort to get Hillary the nomination or setting her up to run in 2012. And the longer this goes without a complete condemnation by Hillary. The more I am left believeing Hillary is behind this or at the very least is in agreement with what's going on. With the recent leak of internal memos and the public statements by former Clinton advisors. It appears to me this is a last ditch effort to get Hillary the nomination or setting her up to run in 2012. And the longer this goes without a complete condemnation by Hillary. The more I am left believeing Hillary is behind this or at the very least is in agreement with what's going on.

]]> By: THE whole truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462579 THE whole truth Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:31:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462579 Two-thirds of U.S. corporations paid no federal income taxes between 1998 and 2005, according to a new report from Congress. But please keep supporting the Republicans and the Big Bussiness, we wouldn't want to tax these poor slobs more. Fact check this all you want it is TRUE!!!!!!!!! Two-thirds of U.S. corporations paid no federal income taxes between 1998 and 2005, according to a new report from Congress.

But please keep supporting the Republicans and the Big Bussiness, we wouldn't want to tax these poor slobs more.

Fact check this all you want it is TRUE!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: cecil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462578 cecil Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:31:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462578 Wake Up America, Stop Being So Gullible! The Spin Masters Play Us like Puppets. We Americans Are So easily Manipulated. Package It Right, Them We Go Brain Dead, We've Become A Tabloid Society, We See, We Believe! This Is Why These Ads Work, And we Have People Like Mark Penn. How Sad, This Is Really Nothing To To Be Proud Of America! What Happen To Our Common Sense. Mark Penn to Sen. Hillary Clinton said Negative Ads are often effective in forming public opinion around a candidate! Ask Ourselves Why! Wake Up America, Stop Being So Gullible!
The Spin Masters Play Us like Puppets.
We Americans Are So easily Manipulated.
Package It Right, Them We Go Brain Dead,
We've Become A Tabloid Society, We See, We Believe!
This Is Why These Ads Work, And we Have People Like Mark Penn.
How Sad, This Is Really Nothing To To Be Proud Of America!
What Happen To Our Common Sense.

Mark Penn to Sen. Hillary Clinton said Negative Ads are often effective in forming public opinion around a candidate!
Ask Ourselves Why!

]]> By: arc, Lugano CH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462577 arc, Lugano CH Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:31:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462577 Mike, TX August 12th, 2008 10:25 am ET I just realized exactly who Obama. Obama is really Omarosa. Talks a lot, doesn't say much, totally ineffective, brags a lot, very self centered. Obama's followers are as mindless as their hero ------------------------------------------------------------------- ...but not quite as mindless as establishing the basis for an opinion of a candidate for president on a reality television show...Thanks for the giggles, mate. Mike, TX August 12th, 2008 10:25 am ET
I just realized exactly who Obama. Obama is really Omarosa. Talks a lot, doesn't say much, totally ineffective, brags a lot, very self centered.
Obama's followers are as mindless as their hero
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...but not quite as mindless as establishing the basis for an opinion of a candidate for president on a reality television show...Thanks for the giggles, mate.

]]> By: MMN-Milwaukee WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462573 MMN-Milwaukee WI Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:31:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462573 CNN put a ticker for Dubya telling Russia to "Reverse unacceptable course in Georgia". Here is the “pot calling the kettle black”. Bush with the support of McCain and his likes morally bankrupted the USA leadership in the world and here is the true definition of empty words. Can Bush or McCain right now get any support from any other country in the world to help Georgia whose sovereign nation is being raped by Russia? Guess what Russians knows empty words when they hear them. With US troops buried in Iraq until victory is secured (whatever that victory might be), America has its hands tied behind its back and Bush has his foot in his mouth gagging trying to tell Russia to respect Georgia’s sovereignty. What a joke! And this is beyond lame. My 5 months old SON is better than this, he says a lot that I don’t understand but I we communicate and understand each other very well. CNN put a ticker for Dubya telling Russia to "Reverse unacceptable course in Georgia".
Here is the “pot calling the kettle black”. Bush with the support of McCain and his likes morally bankrupted the USA leadership in the world and here is the true definition of empty words. Can Bush or McCain right now get any support from any other country in the world to help Georgia whose sovereign nation is being raped by Russia? Guess what Russians knows empty words when they hear them. With US troops buried in Iraq until victory is secured (whatever that victory might be), America has its hands tied behind its back and Bush has his foot in his mouth gagging trying to tell Russia to respect Georgia’s sovereignty. What a joke! And this is beyond lame. My 5 months old SON is better than this, he says a lot that I don’t understand but I we communicate and understand each other very well.

]]> By: merry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462572 merry Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:31:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462572 Yes and we all saw how effective Mark Penn was for the Clinton campaign. I am trying to figure out why anyone would report what this guy says as anything but what it is, baloney!!! Yes and we all saw how effective Mark Penn was for the Clinton campaign.
I am trying to figure out why anyone would report what this guy says as anything but what it is, baloney!!!

]]> By: RyanD. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462570 RyanD. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:31:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462570 In light of the Atlantic story, it is no surprise this backbiting idiot favors McCain. Watch CNN continually push this Clinton vs. Obama non-story, its laughable. Obama 08' In light of the Atlantic story, it is no surprise this backbiting idiot favors McCain.

Watch CNN continually push this Clinton vs. Obama non-story, its laughable.

Obama 08'

]]> By: John PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462567 John PA Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:31:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462567 Negative ads only work on the ignorant, and in this country, we are loaded with them. Negative ads only work on the ignorant, and in this country, we are loaded with them.

]]> By: rlp-politcal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462561 rlp-politcal Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:30:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462561 This is what "we" have allowed our politcs to come too. We can look at an ad and judge someone.... McCain is talking about washington as if he has not been there for the last 30 years... and we sit and want to believe anything he says because you are stick to a party line. we are lost and stupid to put up with this crap... This is what "we" have allowed our politcs to come too. We can look at an ad and judge someone....

McCain is talking about washington as if he has not been there for the last 30 years... and we sit and want to believe anything he says because you are stick to a party line.

we are lost and stupid to put up with this crap...

]]> By: John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462560 John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:30:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462560 THE CLINTONS AND THEIR SURROGATES ARE STILL BITTER! FOR SOMEONE WHO WAS BUSY LOBBYING FOR COLOMBIA TRADE DEALS INSTEAD OF CAMPAIGNING FOR HILLARY, THIS TWAT SHOULD SHUT UP ALREADY!!!! HILL AND SOR LOOOOOOOOOSERS, GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA '08/'12!! THE CLINTONS AND THEIR SURROGATES ARE STILL BITTER!

FOR SOMEONE WHO WAS BUSY LOBBYING FOR COLOMBIA TRADE DEALS INSTEAD OF CAMPAIGNING FOR HILLARY, THIS TWAT SHOULD SHUT UP ALREADY!!!!

HILL AND SOR LOOOOOOOOOSERS, GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA '08/'12!!

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462559 Chris Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:30:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462559 How would he know? He botched the Clinton campaign. How would he know? He botched the Clinton campaign.

]]> By: LindaSF http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462558 LindaSF Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:29:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462558 No, it was not effective. It made McCain look like he is grasping at straws and Paris Hilton smacked him right back which is exactly what he deserved. No, it was not effective. It made McCain look like he is grasping at straws and Paris Hilton smacked him right back which is exactly what he deserved.

]]> By: James From Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462555 James From Chicago Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:29:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462555 Penn is a pig, and that is why Clinton fired him. Thank God she didn't do everything he told her to do. The best news of the day, I was at a Chamber Of Commerce monthly meeting and 90% of the member will vote for McCain if Hillary is not on the ticket with Obama. I'm glad people are coming to their senses. And no i am NOT RACIST I just don't trust OBAMA. Penn is a pig, and that is why Clinton fired him. Thank God she didn't
do everything he told her to do.

The best news of the day, I was at a Chamber Of Commerce monthly
meeting and 90% of the member will vote for McCain if Hillary is
not on the ticket with Obama. I'm glad people are coming to their
senses. And no i am NOT RACIST I just don't trust OBAMA.

]]> By: Kelby from Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462553 Kelby from Houston, TX Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:29:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462553 Why does the media keep reporting on this guy? In what magazine are his memoes being posted? It is apparent that he is a loser. It is clear that he is very sore about losing the job he had in the HRC campaing which equaled a total revocation of his ideals. He is sore about the campaign loss. Right now, he is having a catharsis through CNN. I think CNN is seeing a one sided race and they are doing everything they can to make it exciting. Rev Wright (the media gift that kept on giving) is out of the public light. He needs a replacement. Mark Penn is that replacement. But his story is not gaining the type of traction that Wright did. They are still looking to raise doubt and debate on Obama. I don't trust the polls and now I don't trust CNN. Are you the most trusted name in news? you were Why does the media keep reporting on this guy?
In what magazine are his memoes being posted?
It is apparent that he is a loser. It is clear that he is very sore about losing the job he had in the HRC campaing which equaled a total revocation of his ideals. He is sore about the campaign loss. Right now, he is having a catharsis through CNN.
I think CNN is seeing a one sided race and they are doing everything they can to make it exciting. Rev Wright (the media gift that kept on giving) is out of the public light. He needs a replacement. Mark Penn is that replacement. But his story is not gaining the type of traction that Wright did. They are still looking to raise doubt and debate on Obama. I don't trust the polls and now I don't trust CNN.
Are you the most trusted name in news? you were

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462554 Anonymous Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:29:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462554 Mike, TX, I guess your hero is the guy who wants to give MORE millions in tax breaks to companies who lied on their taxes and didn't pay any!! There your hero LOSER! It's funny how you call dems mindless and yet it's the repukelicans who follow BLINDLY!! They say pay, you say how much!! Your the VERY person they want supporting them, give your money to them and don't ask any questions, trust us, your life is good, your life is good, remember your life is good!! AND YOU BELIEVE THEM!!! LOLOLOL WHAT A TARD!!!! Mike from TX HERE IS YOUR IDIOT CARD!! WEAR IT PROUDLY "I'm an idiot repukelican" " KICK ME" lolololol TARD! Mike, TX, I guess your hero is the guy who wants to give MORE millions in tax breaks to companies who lied on their taxes and didn't pay any!! There your hero LOSER! It's funny how you call dems mindless and yet it's the repukelicans who follow BLINDLY!! They say pay, you say how much!! Your the VERY person they want supporting them, give your money to them and don't ask any questions, trust us, your life is good, your life is good, remember your life is good!! AND YOU BELIEVE THEM!!! LOLOLOL WHAT A TARD!!!!

Mike from TX HERE IS YOUR IDIOT CARD!! WEAR IT PROUDLY

"I'm an idiot repukelican"

" KICK ME" lolololol

TARD!

]]> By: Evan L. Lehman, M.D., Indianapolis, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462547 Evan L. Lehman, M.D., Indianapolis, IN Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:29:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462547 The last paragraph indicates that Mark Penn may be an American FIRST and a Democrat SECOND. Bravo! All Americans, Democrats AND Republicans, should be Americans FIRST and partisans SECOND. Evan L. Lehman, M.D. The last paragraph indicates that Mark Penn may be an American FIRST and a Democrat SECOND. Bravo! All Americans, Democrats AND Republicans, should be Americans FIRST and partisans SECOND.
Evan L. Lehman, M.D.

]]> By: cbrew66 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462546 cbrew66 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:29:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462546 Lots of hatred here. You far left liberals pretty much expose your true nature when things get tough. It's just one post after another of Hate hate hate. Oh yea, lots of practice hating Bush too. I am neither Republican or Democrat. I actually want the Moderate Dems to win this cycle so we can finally focus on worker's issues. But man, you libs are just hate filled people. Lots of hatred here. You far left liberals pretty much expose your true nature when things get tough. It's just one post after another of Hate hate hate. Oh yea, lots of practice hating Bush too. I am neither Republican or Democrat. I actually want the Moderate Dems to win this cycle so we can finally focus on worker's issues. But man, you libs are just hate filled people.

]]> By: Haters http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462544 Haters Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:29:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462544 The truth comes out about Clinton's campaign. The staff was egotistical (like Clinton), they fought each other (fighters like Clinton), they sabotaged each other (like Clinton). The management of her campaign reflects who she is. It's all coming out now. So....Clintonites, the truth, as we have been telling you idiots is that she lost because she cut her own throat and Obama is a better candidate. But again, her supporters reflect her (the can't accept responsibility) The truth comes out about Clinton's campaign. The staff was egotistical (like Clinton), they fought each other (fighters like Clinton), they sabotaged each other (like Clinton). The management of her campaign reflects who she is.

It's all coming out now. So....Clintonites, the truth, as we have been telling you idiots is that she lost because she cut her own throat and Obama is a better candidate.

But again, her supporters reflect her (the can't accept responsibility)

]]> By: OBAMA Supporter all the way http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462542 OBAMA Supporter all the way Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:28:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462542 Obama's not a celebrity. He's... intelligent, motivated, team player, fighter for the people of america, family man, humble & next world leader and our next President! Obama's not a celebrity.

He's... intelligent, motivated, team player, fighter for the people of america, family man, humble & next world leader and our next President!

]]> By: Nat Turner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462537 Nat Turner Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:28:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462537 I think reporting trivial remarks such as those expressed by Mark Penn only hurt the image of U.S. politics both here and abroad. It's no wonder why candidates resort to attack ads. No one pays attention until the mud starts slinging. I think reporting trivial remarks such as those expressed by Mark Penn only hurt the image of U.S. politics both here and abroad. It's no wonder why candidates resort to attack ads. No one pays attention until the mud starts slinging.

]]> By: Clinton Supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/12/penn-says-mccain-ad-effective/#comment-1462538 Clinton Supporter Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:28:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12237#comment-1462538 Now you know why Penn got fired. Now you know why Penn got fired.

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