Comments on: Former McCain ally touted for Obama's VP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sue,Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464351 Sue,Texas Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:05:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464351 Sounds good to me, theres got to be something to break this two party system that together has destroyed our American way of life. It's time for a unity that works for us all. Sounds good to me, theres got to be something to break this two party system that together has destroyed our American way of life. It's time for a unity that works for us all.

]]> By: Nobama ideology http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464349 Nobama ideology Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:05:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464349 Win , by any means !! He doesn't think there is any worthy Democrat left to be his VP :)- Win , by any means !!

He doesn't think there is any worthy Democrat left to be his VP :) -

]]> By: KW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464348 KW Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:05:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464348 Interesting idea. The problem is it still has OBAMA on the TICKET! With his latest flip flop on full votes for Florida and Michigan (uh - I live in Florida - voted AGAINST him) it only shows yet again that he is not to be trusted. I do not expect him to be getting my vote unless he is in the #2 slot and the nom goes to Hillary as it should have in the first place. Interesting idea. The problem is it still has OBAMA on the TICKET!

With his latest flip flop on full votes for Florida and Michigan (uh – I live in Florida – voted AGAINST him) it only shows yet again that he is not to be trusted. I do not expect him to be getting my vote unless he is in the #2 slot and the nom goes to Hillary as it should have in the first place.

]]> By: Kj http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464346 Kj Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:05:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464346 To all those who say you CAN'T be a republican and vote for a democrat and vice versa, please explain to me why registering with one or the other party leaves you incapable of independent thought and free will. To all those who say you CAN'T be a republican and vote for a democrat and vice versa, please explain to me why registering with one or the other party leaves you incapable of independent thought and free will.

]]> By: johnny roy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464342 johnny roy Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:05:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464342 I still beilieve opposites attract I still beilieve opposites attract

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464336 John Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:04:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464336 I'd support Hagel for VP. I'd support Hagel for VP.

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464335 Ken Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:04:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464335 Just one thing, Will the bitter and stubborn Clinton supporters who keep throwing around the figure 18 million stop already? First of all, many Clinton supporters have already crossed over to back Senator Obama because they have come to realize that he will do what is best for the country. Second of all, use your heads and look at the policies! Ridiculous. Go ahead, don't vote then. But if you don't, you have lost every right to complain about another Republican president in office. "18 million votes will not vote for Obama..." YEAAAA RIIIGHT. More like just you and yourself. Last time I checked, your vote doesn't count 18 million times. ADVICE: Get with it and quit whining about something that's already been decided. Just one thing,

Will the bitter and stubborn Clinton supporters who keep throwing around the figure 18 million stop already? First of all, many Clinton supporters have already crossed over to back Senator Obama because they have come to realize that he will do what is best for the country. Second of all, use your heads and look at the policies! Ridiculous. Go ahead, don't vote then. But if you don't, you have lost every right to complain about another Republican president in office.

"18 million votes will not vote for Obama..."

YEAAAA RIIIGHT. More like just you and yourself. Last time I checked, your vote doesn't count 18 million times. ADVICE: Get with it and quit whining about something that's already been decided.

]]> By: AT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464327 AT Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:03:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464327 This is an excellent strategy. I would not expect anything else from this campaign. I am praying for the best team. I wish Obama the best!! Obama 08-12 This is an excellent strategy. I would not expect anything else from this campaign. I am praying for the best team. I wish Obama the best!!
Obama 08-12

]]> By: jimmy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464315 jimmy Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:02:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464315 IF THE HILLARY SUPPORTERS DO NOT WRANGLE AND BE UNITED IN SUPPORT OF HILLARY MCCAIN WILL WIN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. TROUBLED TIMES AND WAR AND A RESURGENT, AGGRESSIVE RUSSIA (LIKE THE OLD SOVIET OMMUNITS) REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF A MATURE, EXPERIENCED NEW PRESIDENT WHO HAS GOOD JUDGEMENT AND IS NOT AN APPEASER . MCCAIN IS THE MAN. OUR PRESENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST IS NECESSARY IN TERMS OF A SMALL PEACEKEEPING, RAPID RESPONSE FORCE TO HELP THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT FROM COLLAPSING. IF THE HILLARY SUPPORTERS DO NOT WRANGLE AND BE UNITED IN SUPPORT OF HILLARY MCCAIN WILL WIN THE
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. TROUBLED TIMES AND WAR AND A RESURGENT, AGGRESSIVE RUSSIA (LIKE THE OLD SOVIET OMMUNITS) REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF A MATURE, EXPERIENCED NEW PRESIDENT WHO HAS GOOD JUDGEMENT
AND IS NOT AN APPEASER . MCCAIN IS THE MAN.
OUR PRESENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST IS NECESSARY IN TERMS OF A SMALL PEACEKEEPING, RAPID RESPONSE FORCE TO HELP THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT FROM COLLAPSING.

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464312 Mary Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:01:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464312 An anti-gay and anti-choice Republican VP?! Thanks for nothing Barak! Oh Hillary, why did you let Bill and Mark Penn ruin your campaign?!?! An anti-gay and anti-choice Republican VP?! Thanks for nothing Barak! Oh Hillary, why did you let Bill and Mark Penn ruin your campaign?!?!

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464308 Matt Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:01:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464308 I ask you: What has Obama, as a senator done to for Illinois or this Country? What has he personally done to help America? Anyone? Anyone? Obama is the MOST liberal senator in history. Anyone that tries to deny this needs to actually research his stances. One would think that the public would learn from their mistake in voting for more Democrats in Congress. Congress has the LOWEST approval rating ever. It's even lower than Bush's approval rating! And who has the power? Democrats. Think about it, people! It's funny, really. People that are for Obama seem to only be able to attack McCain with cliche plays on his name. Really? Is that the best you can do? What can Obama offer this country? He's changed his stance so many times on the Surge and Oil that no one knows where he stands. He talks about change. Changing what? Change it how? Ask questions before you actually cast your vote. I ask you: What has Obama, as a senator done to for Illinois or this Country? What has he personally done to help America? Anyone? Anyone?

Obama is the MOST liberal senator in history. Anyone that tries to deny this needs to actually research his stances. One would think that the public would learn from their mistake in voting for more Democrats in Congress. Congress has the LOWEST approval rating ever. It's even lower than Bush's approval rating! And who has the power? Democrats. Think about it, people!

It's funny, really. People that are for Obama seem to only be able to attack McCain with cliche plays on his name. Really? Is that the best you can do?

What can Obama offer this country? He's changed his stance so many times on the Surge and Oil that no one knows where he stands. He talks about change. Changing what? Change it how? Ask questions before you actually cast your vote.

]]> By: ClintonDem4Cynthia08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464305 ClintonDem4Cynthia08 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:01:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464305 What a brilliant idea! Lets have a Republican a hearbeat away from the presidency. This way, if anything happens we'll be certain that he'll vote pro-choice, for universal health care and for gay rights. OH PLEASE LET OBAMA PICK A REPUBLICAN!!!!! If anything, it will end his career! Lets pick a Republican over hundreds of worthy Democrats to be VP. FUNNY. This is going to be another losing year for the Democrats. What a brilliant idea! Lets have a Republican a hearbeat away from the presidency. This way, if anything happens we'll be certain that he'll vote pro-choice, for universal health care and for gay rights.

OH PLEASE LET OBAMA PICK A REPUBLICAN!!!!! If anything, it will end his career! Lets pick a Republican over hundreds of worthy Democrats to be VP. FUNNY. This is going to be another losing year for the Democrats.

]]> By: Kelvin Vivian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464303 Kelvin Vivian Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:01:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464303 Obama-Hagel '08!!!!!!!!!!!! Obama-Hagel '08!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Tom(Texas) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464297 Tom(Texas) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:00:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464297 I think it should be a new rule that no Republicans get to say anything for atleast.. . . . .lets say the NEXT CENTURY! Seeing as how they picked the worst President in American History last election. I would rather hear nails on a chalk board than listen to some Republican talk about their vision of the future when their last vision put us in a deficit, lost 100s of thousands of jobs and hasn't made this country any safer. I think it should be a new rule that no Republicans get to say anything for atleast.. . . . .lets say the NEXT CENTURY! Seeing as how they picked the worst President in American History last election. I would rather hear nails on a chalk board than listen to some Republican talk about their vision of the future when their last vision put us in a deficit, lost 100s of thousands of jobs and hasn't made this country any safer.

]]> By: Franky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464295 Franky Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:00:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464295 "While the Vietnam War veteran would instantly add gravitas and bipartisanship to the ticket, his longstanding opposition to abortion rights and gay marriage would not sit well with the Democratic base." So....it don't really matter. Look at Senator McCain for crying out loud. Unfortunately, he's not Big Red..... "While the Vietnam War veteran would instantly add gravitas and bipartisanship to the ticket, his longstanding opposition to abortion rights and gay marriage would not sit well with the Democratic base."

So....it don't really matter. Look at Senator McCain for crying out loud. Unfortunately, he's not Big Red.....

]]> By: Joan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464279 Joan Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:59:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464279 Hagel had the strength and the guts to speak out about the Iraq war from the start. Hagel supports the troops in real terms, and has a no nonsense approach America needs. Its timeto act in the best interests of common Americans, and take care of our troops by bringing them home. How do you find honor in a war built on lies? Hagel had the strength and the guts to speak out about the Iraq war from the start. Hagel supports the troops in real terms, and has a no nonsense approach America needs. Its timeto act in the best interests of common Americans, and take care of our troops by bringing them home. How do you find honor in a war built on lies?

]]> By: Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464276 Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:59:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464276 Brilliant idea........ Sen. Chuck Hagel! Now that would be a HUGE CHANGE, from the divisive politics of the past! Brilliant idea........ Sen. Chuck Hagel! Now that would be a HUGE CHANGE, from the divisive politics of the past!

]]> By: Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464272 Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:59:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464272 He reaches across the aisle. GET 'ER DONE! Obama 08 He reaches across the aisle.

GET 'ER DONE!

Obama 08

]]> By: Mike, Syracuse, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464267 Mike, Syracuse, NY Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:58:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464267 Great idea. Obama needs someone to tell him what to do and provide adult supervision. Better Hagel than some other ultra liberal. Great idea. Obama needs someone to tell him what to do and provide adult supervision. Better Hagel than some other ultra liberal.

]]> By: Informed Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464268 Informed Voter Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:58:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464268 Hagel is on my Short list .... about 6th .... But I'm a person who doesn't base my vote on VPs . .don't see why people make a big deal of VPs ....... i would welcome Hagel as VP ... but many other Liberals would be turned off .... <b>Anyways my bet is on Kaine, Sebelius, Biden, Bayh or Clark</b> Hagel is on my Short list .... about 6th ....

But I'm a person who doesn't base my vote on VPs . .don't see why people make a big deal of VPs .......

i would welcome Hagel as VP ... but many other Liberals would be turned off ....

Anyways my bet is on Kaine, Sebelius, Biden, Bayh or Clark

]]> By: deroy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464266 deroy Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:58:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464266 hagel is a democrat. besides whhat are senators doing running for nationwide office. don't believe it. look up JFK's real record. he was rolled. escalated vietnam and did nothing for civil rights. that's why MLK led the march on washington. hagel is a democrat. besides whhat are senators doing running for nationwide office.

don't believe it. look up JFK's real record.
he was rolled. escalated vietnam and did nothing for civil rights. that's why MLK led the march on washington.

]]> By: Penny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464264 Penny Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:58:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464264 I just saw a picture of a young boy running with his belongings on his head in Georgia and you people are here arguing over nonsense. Wake up America, if you screw this up because of your ignorance, hate and bias then that little Georgian boy will be an American boy running from missile attacks. It’s time we all start thinking because missiles and bullets does not know the difference between Democrats, Republican or Independence. I just saw a picture of a young boy running with his belongings on his head in Georgia and you people are here arguing over nonsense. Wake up America, if you screw this up because of your ignorance, hate and bias then that little Georgian boy will be an American boy running from missile attacks. It’s time we all start thinking because missiles and bullets does not know the difference between Democrats, Republican or Independence.

]]> By: fixbone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464260 fixbone Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:58:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464260 to all you obama haters - look inside yourself and understand your non-intellectual biases then ask why do you hate this country so much and why would you not want us to improve ourselves - on nearly every political issue - foreign ploicy, energy, education, jobs, economy - he has address nearly every major issue (other than immigration) with an intelligent positive looking to the future approach to all you obama haters – look inside yourself and understand your non-intellectual biases then ask why do you hate this country so much and why would you not want us to improve ourselves – on nearly every political issue – foreign ploicy, energy, education, jobs, economy – he has address nearly every major issue (other than immigration) with an intelligent positive looking to the future approach

]]> By: Nalini http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464258 Nalini Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:57:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464258 HILARY GIMME ME A BREAK, WHY ARE YOU PEOPLE SO RACIST???? WHY CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND THAT OBAMA BEAT HER OUT TO THE NOMIN HILARY GIMME ME A BREAK, WHY ARE YOU PEOPLE SO RACIST???? WHY CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND THAT OBAMA BEAT HER OUT TO THE NOMIN

]]> By: Turning the page http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464255 Turning the page Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:57:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464255 I love Chuck Hagel for his principled beliefs. I'd want to see him get a serious cabinet position. But I don't believe in bi-partisan tickets. A President needs a VP with whom they share the same philosophy of governing. You want someone who will carry on your agenda once you leave office. That's choosing VP's 101. It was a big mistake for John Kerry to even consider John McCain in 2004. Barack Obama likes reaching out accross party lines but he's too smart to make that move. I love Chuck Hagel for his principled beliefs. I'd want to see him get a serious cabinet position. But I don't believe in bi-partisan tickets. A President needs a VP with whom they share the same philosophy of governing. You want someone who will carry on your agenda once you leave office. That's choosing VP's 101.

It was a big mistake for John Kerry to even consider John McCain in 2004. Barack Obama likes reaching out accross party lines but he's too smart to make that move.

]]> By: Pat Long Island http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464254 Pat Long Island Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:57:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464254 As a gay american, I will not vote for Obama if he picks homophobe Hagel as his VP pick...it will mean Obama is typical Democrat who throws the gay community under the bus for political gain. I will simply not cast a ballot for president. No GOP as Obama's VP! As a gay american, I will not vote for Obama if he picks homophobe Hagel as his VP pick...it will mean Obama is typical Democrat who throws the gay community under the bus for political gain. I will simply not cast a ballot for president.

No GOP as Obama's VP!

]]> By: A FACT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464250 A FACT Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:56:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464250 If Hillary is not on the VP ticket it's Bye- Bye Obama. He doesn't stand a chance with or without Hagel. Besides, we cannot afford another corrupt Republican anywhere near the White House. If Hillary is not on the VP ticket it's Bye- Bye Obama. He doesn't stand a chance with or without Hagel. Besides, we cannot afford another corrupt Republican anywhere near the White House.

]]> By: Nalini http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464248 Nalini Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:56:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464248 GOOD GOOD

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464246 Anonymous Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:56:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464246 Mike, TX, you are beginning to get on my nerves. last time I checked slavery was over. Sen. Obama does not have a master. This is 2008, you nut job Mike, TX,

you are beginning to get on my nerves. last time I checked slavery was over. Sen. Obama does not have a master. This is 2008, you nut job

]]> By: Kshama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464242 Kshama Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:56:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464242 Another political ploy by Obama. Gosh, he seems so full of himself. What, Obama, a politician? Oh my God! Here I thought he was the messiah. The Democrat chosen to save this country from ourselves. Superman to the rescue!!! What a joke, Obama is becoming. Have you ever heard of a Presidential nominee "texting" his VP choice. For such an important position, he wants to text the answer? Where is Ryan Seacrest, Paula, Simon, and Randy, when you need them! Are we in the real world here? What an insult to his VP choice. Same tactic as trying to change the "Presidential" seal recently? Another political ploy by Obama. Gosh, he seems so full of himself. What, Obama, a politician? Oh my God! Here I thought he was the messiah. The Democrat chosen to save this country from ourselves. Superman to the rescue!!! What a joke, Obama is becoming.
Have you ever heard of a Presidential nominee "texting" his VP choice. For such an important position, he wants to text the answer? Where is Ryan Seacrest, Paula, Simon, and Randy, when you need them! Are we in the real world here? What an insult to his VP choice. Same tactic as trying to change the "Presidential" seal recently?

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464232 Farrell, Houston, Tx Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:55:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464232 I love Chuck Hagel and he would make a great V.P. He is strong and independently spoken and will do the right thing for our country. I love Chuck Hagel and he would make a great V.P. He is strong and independently spoken and will do the right thing for our country.

]]> By: Andy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464228 Andy Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:55:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464228 Yeah thats the ticket. Pick a spy I mean Republican for the Dem VP. Yeah thats the ticket. Pick a spy I mean Republican for the Dem VP.

]]> By: FREDDY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464216 FREDDY Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:53:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464216 Are all you Obamabots so eager to see GWB out of office you're willing to put a dictator in? I know people are concerned about the economy and the way the war is going but come on...open your eye's and quit drinking the Kool-Aid. Obama will destroy what is left of the country and what future your kids might have. Are all you Obamabots so eager to see GWB out of office you're willing to put a dictator in? I know people are concerned about the economy and the way the war is going but come on...open your eye's and quit drinking the Kool-Aid. Obama will destroy what is left of the country and what future your kids might have.

]]> By: Liz from Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464212 Liz from Atlanta, GA Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:52:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464212 Dear Allan USA, I think W pretty much proved that anyone CAN become president. Do you remember when he bragged that he only had a "C" average in college? At least Obama is very well educated, intellegent and can think outside the box to solve problems. Do you think McCain can? Any if Hillary could she would have already figured out a way to pay off her debt. . . . think about it. . . Obama '08 Dear Allan USA,

I think W pretty much proved that anyone CAN become president.
Do you remember when he bragged that he only had a "C" average in college? At least Obama is very well educated, intellegent and can think outside the box to solve problems. Do you think McCain can? Any if Hillary could she would have already figured out a way to pay off her debt. . . . think about it. . .

Obama '08

]]> By: LaShanda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464211 LaShanda Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:52:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464211 No Rethugs for VP! Hagel could be in the cabinet, but not a heartbeat away from the presidency. The VP will either be Hillary(this would unfortunately drive independents to McCain and get Republicans to hold their nose and vote for McCain), Joe Biden, or Wesley Clark. No Rethugs for VP! Hagel could be in the cabinet, but not a heartbeat away from the presidency. The VP will either be Hillary(this would unfortunately drive independents to McCain and get Republicans to hold their nose and vote for McCain), Joe Biden, or Wesley Clark.

]]> By: Tam in Colo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464209 Tam in Colo Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:52:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464209 McCain wants to win the war in Iraq. That can never happen no matter how long we stay there. Winning means meeting all of your objectives. There are no WMD's, one of the reasons for going over there in the first place. An objective that can be met!!!! Bring our troops home Washington and tap the oil resources in this country.... If Obama picks anyone, republican or democrat, other than Ms. Clinton, he doesn't have much of a chance............................ McCain wants to win the war in Iraq. That can never happen no matter how long we stay there. Winning means meeting all of your objectives. There are no WMD's, one of the reasons for going over there in the first place. An objective that can be met!!!! Bring our troops home Washington and tap the oil resources in this country....

If Obama picks anyone, republican or democrat, other than Ms. Clinton, he doesn't have much of a chance............................

]]> By: DavidSTX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464206 DavidSTX Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:52:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464206 LOL!! A great way to solidify the Republican base. Put Hagel on Obama's ticket. Go ahead. The only thing better would be putting Edwards on the ticket. Go Obama / Edwards 08. Yeah baby. LOL!! A great way to solidify the Republican base. Put Hagel on Obama's ticket. Go ahead. The only thing better would be putting Edwards on the ticket.

Go Obama / Edwards 08. Yeah baby.

]]> By: Jasmine in Germany http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464203 Jasmine in Germany Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:51:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464203 This is about the most intelligent thing I've heard from Republicans in a long time. P. S.: re: Russia and Georgia collection of statements - Obama was the diplomatic leader, McCain jumped the gun. A leader must initially keep "personal opinion" to himself until more information unfolds. This is about the most intelligent thing I've heard from Republicans in a long time. P. S.: re: Russia and Georgia collection of statements – Obama was the diplomatic leader, McCain jumped the gun. A leader must initially keep "personal opinion" to himself until more information unfolds.

]]> By: The Truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464186 The Truth Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:50:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464186 Why doesn't CNN have enough "balls" to talk about this? How about McCain's affair? Yes, In April 1979, John McCain met and began a relationship with Cindy Lou Hensley, an Arizona special education teacher and Hensley & Co. heiress. Because his wife suffered a disfiguring accident he left her. He did not divorce Carol until February 1980 and married Cindy shortly after. Ross Perot would later say, " After he came home, he walked with a limp, she [Carol McCain] walked with a limp. So he threw her over for a poster girl with big money from Arizona [Cindy McCain, his current wife] and the rest is history." No wonder he has no comment on John Edwards! Why doesn't CNN have enough "balls" to talk about this?

How about McCain's affair? Yes, In April 1979, John McCain met and began a relationship with Cindy Lou Hensley, an Arizona special education teacher and Hensley & Co. heiress. Because his wife suffered a disfiguring accident he left her. He did not divorce Carol until February 1980 and married Cindy shortly after. Ross Perot would later say, " After he came home, he walked with a limp, she [Carol McCain] walked with a limp. So he threw her over for a poster girl with big money from Arizona [Cindy McCain, his current wife] and the rest is history." No wonder he has no comment on John Edwards!

]]> By: Will, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464182 Will, NJ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:50:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464182 Hagel would be a good VP, I'll be the first to admit the government is suffocating under it's own weight and a moderate conservative would be part of the solution. Hagel would be a good VP, I'll be the first to admit the government is suffocating under it's own weight and a moderate conservative would be part of the solution.

]]> By: Sorry James from Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464179 Sorry James from Chicago Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:50:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464179 For all those Hillary supporters who insist on leveraging Hillary's "18 million votes". Sorry to burst your bubble but the 18 million votes is a myth. First off, most of those voters were sensible enough to switch to Obama once Hillary lost. Secondly, if you split up those 18 million votes into the states they came from, you will find that a big chunk of them came from California & NY both of which Obama will carry in the general, Puerto Rico which does NOT vote, and then throw in states likes Texas, Kentucky, West Virginia and South Dakota which Hillary won and Obama is not counting on winning in his path to the WH. And that didn't even include the Rush Limbaugh Reps who were voting for Hillary in the primaries as part of the "18 million votes". Sorry James For all those Hillary supporters who insist on leveraging Hillary's "18 million votes". Sorry to burst your bubble but the 18 million votes is a myth.

First off, most of those voters were sensible enough to switch to Obama once Hillary lost. Secondly, if you split up those 18 million votes into the states they came from, you will find that a big chunk of them came from California & NY both of which Obama will carry in the general, Puerto Rico which does NOT vote, and then throw in states likes Texas, Kentucky, West Virginia and South Dakota which Hillary won and Obama is not counting on winning in his path to the WH.

And that didn't even include the Rush Limbaugh Reps who were voting for Hillary in the primaries as part of the "18 million votes".

Sorry James

]]> By: Jon from Indiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464178 Jon from Indiana Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:49:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464178 Hmmm, I wonder why all these Iowa/Nebraska congressmen are supporting Obama? It couldn't be because he's in favor of ridiculously huge ethanol subsidies while McCain isn't. On this issue, it's clear which man has more integrity. Obama supports pumping up the price of food for a misadventure into biofuels while McCain sees the injustice and wastefulness in turning food into fuel. Obama can have Hagel, Leach, and any other sellout who wants to trade political clout for third-world starvation. Hmmm, I wonder why all these Iowa/Nebraska congressmen are supporting Obama? It couldn't be because he's in favor of ridiculously huge ethanol subsidies while McCain isn't. On this issue, it's clear which man has more integrity. Obama supports pumping up the price of food for a misadventure into biofuels while McCain sees the injustice and wastefulness in turning food into fuel. Obama can have Hagel, Leach, and any other sellout who wants to trade political clout for third-world starvation.

]]> By: Nom Deplume http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464174 Nom Deplume Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:49:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464174 "This country is far too undeserving of you" Wow, if anyone has drunk the Messiah Kool-aid it has to be No at 2:40. This is why the Obamanuts scare me, and why I am stocking up on the things Obama will try to outlaw once he gets into office. "This country is far too undeserving of you"

Wow, if anyone has drunk the Messiah Kool-aid it has to be No at 2:40.

This is why the Obamanuts scare me, and why I am stocking up on the things Obama will try to outlaw once he gets into office.

]]> By: Terry, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464171 Terry, NJ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:49:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464171 First time I will be voting a Republican for President since I first was able to vote in 1991. I've voted Democrat since then, but will not be fooled like so many into voting for someone who says warm fuzzy things but has no experience and no realistic plans to actually make change happen. I'd vote for Hillary in a heartbeat. Obama supporters just seem to be a bunch of suckers who belief whatever sugar the Koolaid man throws at them! NOBAMA! Don't drink the Koolaid! Vote for someone who is better suited to being President, MCCAIN! Or.. Write in Hillary! First time I will be voting a Republican for President since I first was able to vote in 1991. I've voted Democrat since then, but will not be fooled like so many into voting for someone who says warm fuzzy things but has no experience and no realistic plans to actually make change happen. I'd vote for Hillary in a heartbeat. Obama supporters just seem to be a bunch of suckers who belief whatever sugar the Koolaid man throws at them!

NOBAMA! Don't drink the Koolaid! Vote for someone who is better suited to being President, MCCAIN! Or.. Write in Hillary!

]]> By: ben http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464157 ben Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:48:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464157 OBAMA FOR 2008-2016. OBAMA FOR 2008-2016.

]]> By: ChicagoJosh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464154 ChicagoJosh Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:48:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464154 I AM A PRO CHOICE PRO GAY RIGHTS LIBERAL, AND I WOULD LOVE TO SEE HAGEL JOIN OBAMA!!! Unlike conservatives, we don't vote on single issues. If you listen to McCain, we only vote on who is the most "dreamy". I AM A PRO CHOICE PRO GAY RIGHTS LIBERAL, AND I WOULD LOVE TO SEE HAGEL JOIN OBAMA!!!

Unlike conservatives, we don't vote on single issues. If you listen to McCain, we only vote on who is the most "dreamy".

]]> By: Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464147 Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:47:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464147 I think Bayh or Biden will be the choice, and Hagel will be Sec'y of Defense should Senator Obama prevail. I think Bayh or Biden will be the choice, and Hagel will be Sec'y of Defense should Senator Obama prevail.

]]> By: JWheeler http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464131 JWheeler Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:46:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464131 No Republican VP, please! What are they thinking???? What if, God forbid, Obama did not survive for a full 8 year presidency? Once again, we'd be in the hands of the Republicans. This would be a disaster for the country. Surly there are plenty of Democrats who would be good VPs. No Republican VP, please! What are they thinking???? What if, God forbid, Obama did not survive for a full 8 year presidency? Once again, we'd be in the hands of the Republicans. This would be a disaster for the country. Surly there are plenty of Democrats who would be good VPs.

]]> By: Caryl - Connecticut http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464126 Caryl - Connecticut Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:45:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464126 Who ever he picks won't matter - unless it's PARIS or BRITTANY ! Who ever he picks won't matter – unless it's PARIS or BRITTANY !

]]> By: Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/former-mccain-ally-touted-for-obamas-vp/#comment-1464124 Bill Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:45:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=12286#comment-1464124 Hagel would be a great choice! Talk about "straigh talk express" that is true and real. We all know that Clinton will not get the nod. Her supporters need to get over that fact and face the real reason she will not get the VP nod -- BC! Too much Bill Baggage..... Hagel would be a great choice! Talk about "straigh talk express" that is true and real. We all know that Clinton will not get the nod. Her supporters need to get over that fact and face the real reason she will not get the VP nod - BC! Too much Bill Baggage.....

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