Is CNN objective, or paid for by McCain? Why put as the headline on the link "Obama plan called 'economic disaster'", when all you are doing is parroting John McCain's talking point. Wouldn't a more objective headline be "McCain calls Obama's plan economic disaster"? The first sounds as if it is attributed to an authority, the latter to the rightful authority, who is far from an expert on the economy.
Does your organization need some lessons in journalistic integrity, or are you purposely shilling for McCain?

So he wants to cut taxes on those of us making <$250,000 a year and raise it on those making over $250,000 and this is an "economic disater"? Well I guess it would be for people like McCain and his multimillionaire wife, they might actually have to pay their fair share for the work her granddaddy did!~

of course those who cannot see a black man as President or are stuck in the liar hillary's fantasy world will jump on this as an excuse not to vote for him "he is socialist" "he is a tax and spend democrat" (as opposed to a spend and borrow republican I guess) they will say and he cannot be president because he isn't ready.. meaning of course he is still black and they cannot get over their bigotry long enough to see that he has REAL plans, REAL ideas, and will make a REAL improvement.. too bad but I guess if you are still so stupid that you believe this kind of crap because you cannot fact the real world these thoughts make perfectly good sense.

Barry Soetoro-Obama has about 300 people advising him on the economy and every one is a socialist who wants to take money from you and me (but not them) in the form of taxes and distribute our money (but not theirs) to people that they (but not us) deem "worthy" or "needy" by their (but not our) standards.

What does that mean for most US Citizens? More of our (but not their) money will be taken out of our (but not their) paychecks before we (but not them) get them. Higher taxes hurt everyone because if an employer has to pay higher taxes, he's bound to have to lay off the last people hired or perhaps the older employee who may be eligible for retirement but who needed to work until he was eligible for Medicare.

Barry Soetoro-Obama was raised by socialists. His mentors are socialists. HOW does anyone think that a socialist is going to protect YOUR income so that YOU get to spend it? And why do elitist socialists always exempt themselves from paying any taxes that they plan to give away to other "entitlement" people whom they choose???

"Extending Bush tax cuts"? That seems to be working really well. Good idea.

The only disaster to expect is if John McCain should get elected in November.

McCain won't win.

This is Obama's time and a time for new, fresh leadship for this country.

People can see right through McCain's lies.

Obama is seriously trying to help this country and McCain and the Repubs are acting like they are in a high school cafeteria food fight!

Here is what you are voting for …

Obama or Bush/McCain 08

McCain’s campaign is really getting irritating. The economy is already bad and even though we have held some semblance of normalcy to what we are used to as Americans it's still bad. Whether McCain or Obama gets into office we're headed towards economic disaster. I have more faith in Obama to come up with plans that may not be as popular but better for the long term. I use long term as in 5-10 years by the way which is really short term but since McCain’s long term is the next 6 months I thought I would clarify. I don't know what happened to his campaign but 8 years ago he seemed like he was steering the ship not the RNC.

Good, everytime I hear Democrats speak on the economy it's clear they have no idea what they are talking about. MCCain might not be an economic genius, but at least the people around him will be more savvy on the matters at hand

Has anyone seen the last episode of Scare Tactics??? LOL Dude McCain's Straight Talk has become more and more of a Joke than his campaign staff!!!

Obama 08

Finally. He should have done this at the start of the month. McCain has two advantages over Obama in leadership and economic plans. Obama's plan would hurt the economy at a time with growth is what is desperately needed.

With McCain the rich just keep getting richer. Wake Up America!

Way to go CNN!

I can't decide if you have some sort of right-wing bias, or if you're simply trying to make the race a little closer by constantly bashing Obama through subtle but effective use of words. After all, a close race means better ratings for your "reporters", right?

Example's of today's headlines:
"Ticker: Obama plan called 'economic disaster"…really? By who? Oh, if you actually read the article it was said by McCain. Ohhh. But of course you know most people will only read the headlines.

"New DNC Web video tries to link McCain to Abramoff scandal"…tries being the key word here. I have a feeling if this headline were for Obama it would go more like 'New Web Video links Obaman to scandal'. Of course, once you opened the article the headline would change and add that great little word, 'tries'.

It's new media like you that are putting a divide in this great country, not Republicans or Democrats.

Oh, by the way, isn't it about time for you to write an article about race? Seems like you haven't pushed that one in a few days either.

Typical McShame. I love the Obama commercials during the Olympics. They are very positive and he is not "blasting" Mccain like he is being blasted. Stay on the high road Obama. The American people are much smarter than this!

Can CNN bring in objective economic advisers to evaluate if this is true or not.? Please NOT someone in love with Obama, like everyone else at CNN, but someone with NO political ties to either party and give us THE REAL DEAL ? It's your duty as a news source to seek and present the truth. I would like to know the truth before I vote for anyone in November.
Kathryn Amherst MA

McWhine's ad said "Obama's new taxes could break your family budget," the ad's announcer says. "Higher taxes. Higher gas prices. Economic disaster."

I agree!! But which families would suffer?? I know. It would be the rich oil company CEOs. It would be Bushes & Cheneys. It would Cindy & John McWhine family who owns 10 houses, with a credit card debt of more than $250,000, wearing a $520 italian made shoes, and with an expansive expending habit. Not me and my wife who earn more than $600K per year and won't mind to be taxed more. Because we are living a financial responsible life, saving more than 25% of our annual earning. got that.

The repubs McCain are full of lies.

The real disaster are the repubs and McCain plan. The Democrats and Obama are just going to pick up the pieces and build the ecenomy from the reckage the republicans left it.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

The rich don't have to provide their sons and daughters for our military efforts and with McCain they wil continue to see their taxes go down, meaning they won't be paying for our military efforts as well. Gosh, it must be nice to be rich.

How is this "information" allowed to air so out of context?! Obama's plan would provide a $1,000 tax refund to the vast majority of people viewing the commercials, yet Obama's campaign lets these claims (which appear in every McCain ad) go unanswered. It's incredibly disingenuous to broadcast that message mostly to people for whom the tax increase does not apply, and give it no context whatsoever. It's disgusting.

Typical GOP tactics as in the past. Post and print as many lies and half truths as possible. Seems to me that slander is still against the law. The GOP are the ones that are trying to spend us to death.

Of course McCain would say that. The man would say or do anything to get elected.

If you don't want four more years of BUSH, higher taxes, higher food, and gas prices, etc., you had better wake up America. Time has come to stop being so whiny, apathetic, and uninvolved.

If you want things to get better you had better vote Democrat or SHUT UP for the next four years.

We are in the middle of an economic disaster! McSame wants to keep everything the SAME……now that would be a disaster. Obama wants to CHANGE the failed policies of the last 8 years and cut taxes for those of us making less than 250K. If you are making more than 250K, you can, or atleast should be able to, afford it.

WE NEED SERIOUS CHANGE IN THIS COUNRY!

Obama is the man to make it happen.

Obama 08!

McBush seems to be stuck in the same old Republican rut, keep telling lie after lie and hope something sticks. It worked in 2004 so McBush and his minions hope it will work in 2008.

I've got some news for McBush, your lies are being seen in the bright light of truth.

The desaster is obvious already now. It´s hard to keep a ship on track when it´s already sinking. The current government is going to leave a mess.

Obama's idea… Tax, tax, tax.
Money goes to every lazy bums welfare checks. More money if they have more kids. Great idea…….

Oh great… I actually work and don't father a plethora of kids I can't support… Guess I'm screwed.

And where is the article about Obama's links to corrupt Chicago politics?
Mainly the article about how his wife received a raise at her hospital and shortly after Obama approved earmarks for that same hospital?
Or what about Rezko???

I have officially decided to vote for McCain. I was going to possibly vote for an independent, or third party candidate, or just not vote at all……but DAVID GERGEN has just convinced me to vote for McCain.

Bravo to CNN for including the facts. The truth is Obama will not change the tax rate on working families.

Notice how McCain isn't advertising HIS good ideas. That's because he plans to continue (or even expand) the failed Bush policies that have brought us to the precipice of economic disaster.

Another garbage headline by cnn. Completely misleading, at least say McCain say Obama plan an ecomonmic disaster

McCain needs to stop. Obama has a far better plan geared to help middle America. The only ones who will benefit from McCains plan is the rich and if he plans to continue Bush's economic plan, that will mean more of the same for the next eight years!

I'm am floored MCain has as much support as he does, he can't really offer much of anything!

McShame you been in the senate for 25+ yrs and you still say that you don't have a clue on economics 101. You are the disaster.

We are in the midst of an economic disaster right now, and McCain's answer is to continue the Bush administration's policies. Is that what McCain means by an "economic surge?" Lest we forget that prior to Bush taking office we had a budget surplus. Now we have a record-breaking defict. Only an insane person would believe that more of the same could help.

Yes, the Republicans would know a thing or two about economic disasters, wouldn't they?

I have to hope the American people can see through this. It's the SAME OLD STORY!

The Decepticans are at it again. Please don't believe these folks.

You've got that right Sen. Mccaine. I have never in my life seen such a simple minded view of the world as Sen. Obama's.

When he charges the oil companie the $1,000 windfall tax that he says all Americans will be getting….can any of you brainy Obama economists figure out what will happen to the price of gas?????

HHHHMMMMM…..gee

What is he going to do when the price of a TV gets too high….charge Panasonic $1,000 for every American???

Thsi guy makes no sense!

I wish McCain would stick to telling us why he would be the better person for the job rather than slinging all these negative ads around. Do we really need that? I thought this campaign was going to different. Mr McCain, can you make a positive impact or no?

Using the title "Obama Ad Called Economic Disaster" on the web page is misleading. There is no reference to the fact that it is McCain who is speaking. The average person browsing on your web page only sees the words "Obama" and "economic disaster" and may not realize that they are reading a political message as opposed to a practical one.

You are manipulating the news.

"Obama's new taxes could break your family budget,"

Seeing as Obama's plan lowers taxes on the middle income bracket and raises taxes only for those earning over $250,000, I don't see how this will break anyone's budget…

By the way, the link to this article is misleading. It read "Obama plan called 'economic disaster' ". That implies someone with credibility was criticizing it. How about retitling it "McCain continues hypocritcal attacks"?

CNN – your bias is showing again.

You forgot to mention that the Wall Street Journal's Steve Moore has done the math on Obama's tax plan. He says it will add up to a 39.6% personal income tax, a 52.2% combined income and payroll tax, a 28% capital-gains tax, a 39.6% dividends tax and a 55% estate tax.

That's not a McCain campaign spin, that's the WSJ.

The so called free trade that you advocate has a proven record of economic disaster so don't shout too loud.

The best economic policy is one of localization.

And what exactly is your plan McCain? I don't even know!!!

All you talk about is Obama!

McCain is an economic disaster. Just think of the choice the American public will be presented with in this years presidential election. An old man whose mind resides in the past. And an inexperienced novice whose only desire is to be the first black president. What a shame! The United States has truly reached an all time low.

Economic disaster is getting a balance budget, regular payments to the debt, and turning the economy to a whooping TEN TRILLION DOLLAR DEBT & A OF OVER 600 BILLION DOLLAR SKYROKETING DEFICIT. That has been the result of the Bush Admistration sir.. And you sir want to ignore the reality, and continue the disastrous policies of the bush Administration.

You are in no position to call anybody a economic disaster.

But I guess there are fools on this country that don’t see that..

Scare tactics will not work this time. This man has said he knows nothing about economics and wants us to listen to him NOW THAT IS SCARY!!

Obama's plan will create economic disaster? What the heck have Geoge Bush's policies almost have done?

I hope Obama gets back fired up and ready to go so he can squash McCain like a bug. I'm getting very tired of his incessant lies when at the same time he has said he "knows very little about the economy."

Obama/Sebelius 2008/2012.

In the end, all we'll have left is our "change."

NO NO NO! McCain will cause the disaster!!! He will add 4 more years to an already failed Bush policy! Time to change the page! Go Obama! Lets just try something different and it just might work. What is being done now is just getting ALL of us deeper in a hole. We as a country are finnacially and emotionally bankrupt. And we have NO millitary left. They all want out! Go Obama

Well, McDeficit knows economic failure….Wait, he says he know NOTHING economics. 26 years in DC, 12 years running for President and this is all he's got to tell me????? And I voted for the guy in 2000!

hahahaha that's funny coming from mccain, the economic genius himself

So are we currently not in economic disaster?

More lies from John McCain and a misleading front page headline from CNN. How predictable…

Another pack full of lies, negative McShame attack ad.

The so called maverick has become a pathetic grumpy old man who will say and do anything to win.

No wonder I changed my party affiliation after voting Republican since 1972.

Obama 08!!

The Tax Man Is Coming For You Mccain! But You Should Be More Worried About His Buddie Grim!

budget? what budget? after eight years of failed economic policies my family and I are paupers. Coming from someone who originally stated that they did not know the much about economics, I find myself less than convinced. From my viewpoint I am already living in an economic disaster. McBush will only make it worse!

You detail every single ridiculous charge that McCain flings, and you never report Obama's counters or agendas. Again and again you show your Republican bias as a news source!

McSame is a scam artist (and not a very good one). I am tired of the Rebublican parties failed policies.

Obama has a plan that includes everyone and not just the wealthy 2%… McSame wants to continue a unneccessary war and waste tax payers money. I can't wait until the national debates…

It is time for a new era….

0BAMA 08….

Well, obama will raise taxes. that's a given. But so will mcain.
because he's a bush follower and bush has outspent almost anyone on record. our budget is a joke…just print more money and let us suffer the inflation. both are a joke. just keep lying to us makeing us believe its the other party that is worst. they both are disaster.

I'm mad as Heck…
BARR/ROOT '08!!

There is nothing but war in McPain's head. He will drain this country's resources.
He will say, we are Georgians, we are Iraqis, we are Iranis, we are Russians, we are Al Queda and forget the basic principle that we are Americans. He will put every American in harms way
OBAMA (2008 -16)

AND MCCAIN IS SO IN TOUCH WITH THE LITTLE MAN BEING THAT HE IS POOR AND ALL?

WHAT A JOKE…ANYONE VOTING FOR THIS MAN IS ONLY VOTING FOR HIM BECAUSE THEY ARE "BITTER" CLINTON SUPPORTERS OR OBAMA HATERS.

THIS IS THE SAME GROUP OF "SHEEP" WHO DID A FABULOUS JOB VOTING TWICE FOR GWB!

WE SHOULDN'T BLAME BUSH FOR THE LAST SEVEN YEARS.

WE SHOULD THANK THE "SHEEP", LOW-INFORMATION VOTERS FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS!!!

GREAT JUDGEMENT…BONEHEADS!

THEY SHOULD HAVE THE VOTER REGISTRATION CARD REVOKED!

IF YOU ARE THAT DUMB…TWICE…THEN YOU LOSE YOUR VOICE IN POLITICS!!!!

Thanks for the shameful fear tactics McCain!

OBAMA08!!!

How many years have the republicans been pushing the fear of tax and spend? I did not vote for Bill Clinton in either election, however, the economy ended up in great shape during his tenure. So this argument holds absolutely no water.

check out the new polls tha CNN refuses to report people…

Virginia: Mccaine has now taken a +1 lead over Obama….from an Obama +3 lead last month.

North Carolina: Mccaine +6

Mn: Last month Obama +12…this month down to +4

Nevada: Mccaine overtakes lead from Obama this month

Colorado: Mccaine now leading Obama…first time Mccaine leading in Poll.

Stick with it people…..we can and will stop this socialist and his cult from overtaking and ruining our country….Regular people with independant thought processes are figuring this man out!

Cnn…as always thanks for the unbiased coverage

you would think that the way the economy is going these days, republicans and mccain himself would think twice about airing this ad! of course, mccain proposed extending the bush's tax cuts that benefit him and his wife! guess who's left holding the bag?

i can't help making one more comment for today … i remember in the old western movies they'd have indians say "white man speaks with forked tongue" … please ask grandpa john to stick his tongue out … if he dares …

McBush, what is it with you ?. Every ad you put out is an attack against Sen. Obama. When, OH WHEN are you going to come out with an ad that tells us what great plans YOU have for the economy ?. All you know is attack !. Of course I guess that is all a warmonger knows. How sad.

Obama '08

THE ECONOMIE IS ALREADY ADISASTER UNDER THE REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION.

Bo is a disaster.

Dear Senator McCain:

Old school politics and negative campaigning are not working to your advantage. I'm so disgusted with the way you've run your campaign, you have totally obliterated any hope of obtaining my vote.

Independent Voter for Obama '08

What do you expect McCain to say? Do you have any real news?

Untill we invest in educating our workforce, the income gap will continue to grow. We've completely lost the low income manufacturing jobs forever, and we are beginning to lose more advanced manufacuturing jobs.

Having just recently graduated from graduate school, there are a lot of international students coming to the US to learn how to start and run companies and are taking that knowledge home with them where they already have lower cost labor.

The US will be in a world of hurt until we invest in educating our workforce.

Just heard that PUMA has raised a grand total of $50K. That's 100 people at $500 ea. Clearly these folks are getting waaayyyy too much attention! Me thinks the "PUMA" bloggers here are Republicans in disguise!

This nonsense from a man (McCain) who is married to a multi-millionaire, yet keeps and cashes his SS Check???? Th only ones who should be afraid of the Obama Economics plan are the very rich. Middle and Lower income taxpayers make up the bulk of Americans-they are hurting which sends a domino effect throughtout this land. Give them a break and our economy improves.

Obama 08

That's exactly what they said at the beginning of Bill Clinton's first term!

The resurrection of Jimmy Carter. Brace yourself, Obama or Carter, same difference.

Obama is just another Tax & Spend Liberal.

Every Economic Plan he proposes is a Jimmy Carter repeat.

He even ripped off the "Bob the Builder" slogan "Yes We Can".

Nothing original or new…just the same stuff

Don't think so, McCain.

McCain has just described what he and Bush have created, which is higher taxes, higher gas prices, and economic disaster. How can McCain predict this in the future, when it already exist today.

Obama is not going to go into office and make more of a mess.

McCain and Bush have already succeeded in higher taxes, higher gas prices, and economic disaster, oh, and let's not forget all the men and woman who have died based on a lie and oil.

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
McCain claims in an ad released today that "Obama voted to raise taxes on people making just $42,000. He promises more taxes on small business, seniors, your life savings, your family."

But when it comes to promises, it's worth pointing out that, according to the non-partisan Tax Policy Center's analysis of both candidates' proposed plans, Obama would cut taxes for those making in the range of $38,000 to $66,000 three to almost eight times more than McCain would.

Under Obama's plan, according to the center, by 2009, those making $37,595 would see an average increase in their income of 3.6%, or a tax cut of $892; those making an average of $66,354 would see an increase in their income of 2.4%, or a tax cut of $1,042.

On the other hand, Under McCain's plan, those making $37,595 would see an increase in their income of only about 0.5%, or $113 tax cut; those making $66,354 would see only an increase of 0.7% in their income, or a tax break of $319.

Such a liar…………………

Well, you have to say McCain should know an economic disaster when he sees (and condones) one…

What about your economic plan that would make the Bush tax cut for the wealthy permanent?

Do you disgruntle Hillary supporters see the warning signs? Why is McCain always talking about Senator Obama instead of what he plans to do for the country? Because he doesn't plan to do anything for us. He plans to privatize social security, continue voting against women's issues, start yet another war that we can't pay for, and institute a health (don't) care plan. (Get a clue! If your kid gets cancer, a $5000 subsidy won't do much). I pray for Senator Obama, his wife and his daughters every day. I know people are emotionally connected to their candidates. But if you are a true democrat you probably disagree with 95% of John McCain's policies (as does Hillary). For our children's sake, please open your eyes and vote on the ISSUES!

I totally hate to admit it… But McCain is right!!!!

Answer this America, which political party has almost ruin our economy? Which political party has made our military as weak as it has been since America has been in existance? Which political party will ask you to elect more of the same? Now America, do you want more of the same. Even a hit dog will yell when hit enough times and hit hard enough. It's time for a "change" America. And John McCain is not that change.

Blah blah blah! I wouldn't trust McCain and his cronies to handle one single dollar of my finances, let alone the nation as a whole!

I am waiting for McCain's family values ad…maybe it will explain why his daughter totally ignores McCain's first family and her older siblings in her pathetic little book! Father of the year – NOT!

LOL, how would McCain know? He knows less than Bush about the economy.

Why is Obama's economic disaster going to be worse than the current one? I've worked hard all my life, I followed all the rules, and always tried to do the right thing. I put two kids through college and tried to plan for retirement wisely.

Now at 57, I am facing the very real possibility of losing my job and my home due to circumstances that I have no control over. Gas and consumer prices on essentials, such as food and clothing, are already killing me. I had to cut back on medical insurance. I can't go to the doctor for basically anything that isn't life-threatening, otherwise, I run the risk of having my health insurance cancelled. Meanwhile, some clerk at a desk decides if I'm sick enough to merrit treatment.

If I lose my job and my income, it all comes crashing down.

So explain to me, in specifics, how Obama's disastrous economic polices will make it worse. Don't BS with inane campaign rhetoric, give me hard facts.

one more word .. i wish everyone would keep in mind under what administrations has this country incurred the vast majority of its debt … republicans … nixon, reagan and bush … please … who are the real tax-and-spend liberals? … no matter what they say to the contrary …

I don't understand why CNN is posting TV attack ads as headlines. This goes for both John McCain and Obama.

I thought news agencies are suppose to focus on facts and not campaign tactics?

The McCain camp dubs Obama's Economic Plan as an "Economic Disaster." Go figure their asinine perception. Do they not recognize that we're in an Economic Disaster now?! I mean the entire United States! We can't even push back on Russia because our coffers and war machine is so depleted! We are the laughing stock in Russia and China. McCain will do and say anything to get into office. If he is so concern about the economy and have so much experience in leading, why are we in the despot we're currently experiencing?

McCain, please answer that.

I think that the economic disater is upon us….no thanks to Sen. McCain and his 26 yrs of experience… that has DONE NOTHING to help this "Economic Crisis". Sen. McCain with his old Washington Politics apparently failed see this mess comming on 6 or 7 years ago. When a Maverick is worth a hundred million dollars they lose touch with the average voter. Someone from a privileged background, such as John, has never had to worry about anything. His prisoner of war experience is horrific ….but…..has little to do with the NOW.

The Republicans have run out of cards and luck and now choose to waste our time with crap like this. Go get a job!!!!!!

Hahaha…McCain is such a liar. Where does he come up with this crap?

Hopefully, they won't fall for this……if they do, speaking of all the rednecks, racists, whites who don't like blacks, and some legitimate conservatives will be mad, and hate John McCain within the first 12 months of his Presidency…

Another McCain lie about Obama's tax plan. Seems he has no worthwhile plan of his own to offer so he attacks Obama's.

Ummm aren't the current policies what got us to this economic disaster now?? and aren't the republicans kind of too blame since they:
deregulated speculators in 2003
cut taxes then started spending billions on a war
ballooned govt
keep corporate welfare alive and well.

I don't think obama could possibly any worse…but if he is I would become a repub…I just don't see that happening.

The republicans had 6 years to do some good and they gave us this mess we are in now.

I told you you wouldn't

I just heard this ad on the radio and it is completely false. Why doesn't someone do something about this. It is one thing to be negative about another candidate but to outright lie is certainly another.

Typical lies from the McCain campaign.

How long is the media going to give John McCain a free ride?

It's economics 101 that you don't raise taxes during a depression. Obama wants to raise both corporate and personal income taxes. It's insane.

John McCain has received $63 million(and growing) in bundled contribution money from mainly oil companies and telecom companies, and their executives. This should be what is worrisome to Americans. He says in one of his ads that he will 'take on big oil.' He'll take them on alright – he'll take them on his back all the way to the promised land.

More Tax Deceptions factcheck.org
August 8, 2008
Updated: August 12, 2008
McCain misrepresents Obama's tax proposals again. And again, and again.

Why Would You Want To Believe His New Ad Now!

He Continues To LIE!

McScaremonger

The whole campaign is not "I am not right for the presidency,but my opponent is worse" If you believe all this mud smearing garbage from both sides, it makes you wonder why both candidates are not locked up somewhere .

Ummmmmmmmm is John McCain serious? We are in an economic disaster and if we want to stop this train wreck we will vote for Obama!

This IS true. Raising taxes has NEVER worked in the history of our country to save the economy. Anyone remember the Carter years?? Obama is another Jimmy Carter! High taxes & mmore government spending. Think about it… what did they do to try & stimulate the economy? They gave us $600 checks. If they lowered taxes so we always get more money it stands to reason that would boost the economy.

If you really want the economy to start booming again taxes need to be even lower than they are now & the government has to stop wasteful spending. Putting more money in the hands of the American people is the way to save the economy!

SHAME ON YOU REPUBLICANS.HOW LOW CAN YOU GUYS GO.

I think McCain has done quite well for himself this week. When the war between Russia and Georgia erupted, McCain was the first to make a statement against Russia’s overly brutal responce, which showed off his grasp of the situation and of foriegn affairs in general. Conversly, as Americans had pictures of bloody Georgian civilians being blown apart in the streets, splashed across the news – Obama was busy body surfing on the beaches of Hawaii.

Where ya been McCain? We've already got one going on… Oh, that's right, you've been in the Senate creating it.

more McSenile and RNC produced lies. Can the ReSlugs ever do anything honestly? …..and they are called the Grand Old Party. At least they got it right with the OLD part.

I do not understand how McCain can continue to slander someone's policies with lies and get away with it. Is this the kind of person we want as POTUS? I don't think so. We want someone honest and forthright. I can even almost understand a negative campaign, if the negatives are true. However, I cannot understand someone we are supposed to respect and trust lying like this.

What does McCain know about the economy when he does not have a plan other than Bush old policies……

GET OUTTA HERE OLD MAN!!!!!

The link to this piece on your home page, "Ticker: Obama plan called 'economic disaster'" is more than a bit misleading, given that the piece is about what a McCain ad says about Obama's plan.

Very weak.

Riiiight!!! Because McCain knows so much about the economy, he said so himself. We can take his word for it. Just ignore the fact that all of his ads are blatent LIES!!!

I can't believe people are actually voting for this man.

Obama's campaign knew this was coming, I hope they have a sharp effective rebuke.

This country is in economic trouble, our infrastructure is decaying, entitlements are being bled out, super-wealthy corporate cabals are looting whatever real property and services they can, two-thirds of corporations pay NO income tax..

This has to stop now or the U.S. will end up like Brazil.

The Tax Man Is Coming Mccain! Just Not For 95 Percent Of Us! The Tax Man Is Coming For You Mccain! Be Afraid. . . Be Very Afraid! . . . MooHoohoohaha!

*YAWN* More lies from the McTired's camp – Will they ever run on what McCain's intentions are? No, cause they're just the same old thing. Can't wait to see Obama cream McCain in the debates.

McCain knows nothing….and can not keep his talking points together or stay on message..It is time we realize that it is not good to elect old grey goats..

It's real simple. If Obama wants to be president he will make Hillary VP. If he doesn't make Hillary VP he will lose.
The loyal Hillary supporters will never vote for him and will cross over and vote for Mc Cain if Hillary is not on the ticket.
NOTHING ELSE ANYONE SAYS REALLY MATTERS PERIOD.

Mcain is such a liar, Obama has only impose to raise taxes on the incomes of $250,000 and above. Oh so that mean McCain and Cindy will have to pay more taxes. Even Obama and Michelle is willing to pay more taxes. The ad stinks and the truth is not in it. Get a grip McCain you will not win this battle.

So re-instituting the previous goombas' economic policy of the last 4 years isn't a disaster?? I'm thoroughly convinced that picking another Bushie = Economic Disaster.

the only disaster we'd have on january 20th of next ear would be if grandpa john was inaugurated to continue the spend, spend, spend policies of the so-called republican conservatives that have driven this country into debt even grandpa's grandchildren wont be able to pay down …

Senator McCain knows he cannot beat Obama fair and square. The senator from Arizona is losing his cool,,,,,which he apparently does not have much of. The Arizona hot-head has a lot of experience when it comes to cutting enemies down,,,this is the Republcan way of doing business. McCain is at a loss for words unless he has Senator Lieberman to coach him. I am older than McCain, and i more than likely could give a better speech than he is able to do. I would advise Senator McCain to retire with his rich wife and just enjoy life.

WHAT IS McSHAME TRYING TO HIDE?! CNN – LET'S TALK ABOUT HIS FAMILY BUSINESS DEALINGS WITH ROGUE NATIONS AND CINDY's INVESTMENT IN GENOCIDE DARFUR, SUDAN!!!!!

And what are McCain's economic proposals, and how will they help prevent disaster? I don't believe McCain's rhetoric – that he'll balance the budget (without any real plan to do that) and that following the current trickle-down practices will lead to recovery (when they have had at best mixed success before). McCain can't even decide if the economy is doing well (as he has often said) or poorly (as he has also said that Americans are worse off than they were 4 years ago). I see a lot of McCain twisting and distorting Obama's positions, and I don't see any realistic proposals from McCain himself.

These ads are getting not only annoyingly repetitive but also out of hand. Maybe someday McCain will realize that his ads have no verifiable truth in them. WE ALL KNOW that Obama would keep the tax cuts in place for EVERYONE but those making 250K a year or higher. This campaign is driving me insane. There are no facts just stupid jabs at Obama. Can we not waste money on garbage such as this? I look forward to the day (clearly not this year) where we actually receive political information, not smack talk in advertisements. For those who say they know nothing about Obama… I know ZERO about McCain aside from the fact that he can't get enough of Obama. START TALKING POLICIES PEOPLE, THAT'S WHAT WE ARE VOTING FOR IN NOVEMBER.

Americans are not that gullible…. right? right!

McShamefull Campaign is at it again…. Didn't promise us a 'clean election'. If he can't keep promises like that…

No McCain, YOU are the disaster, and i hope your silly, immature campaign goes up in smoke only for you to pick up the pieces and the look on your face when you LOSE!

McBush, is the epitome of economic disaster!

Okay here we go with the over the top comments. Does McCain realize that the U.S. economy is already an economic disaster thanks to the Bush Administration and the republican control congress during this first 6 years in office. Maybe flying around in that 5 million dollar jet has him jet lagged.

Just a refresher – unemployment is at a 10 high; job creation is at a 15 year low; energy cost are up 150%; retail sales are down; the auto industry is laying off whole plants; Wall Street is not recovering; the housing crisis is only in mid swing and the dollar is struggling to regain its former glory. Add to that a record deficit and you have – ECONOMIC DISASTER

is this guy slow or what?

Maybe you should take off your $520 loafers and walk in our shoes?

McStooge is the second biggest joke in politics today, next to his buddy Bush who rightfully earns the top spot.

It appears that your paper is owned by Republicans for McCain. Looking over it there was not one positive thing about Obama.
"McCain camp announces"
"McCain rises ti ABBA's defense"
"New McCain at"…..get the picture?…Where are the REAL journalists as we once had? Sorry, sorry reporting.

Are we surprised that the Old Creep McSame put out a "Democrats will raise your taxes" ad? No. The Republican moron-machine has been doing this for years. People are waking up to this load of crap. The next McCain ad will be "The Democrats will make you abort your grown children while raising taxes on sick babies – because they're famous." Watch out for this ad, people, it's coming. The Republican Party is spineless, dishonest, and brainless.

Ummm Ok. That is coming from someone that doesn't have a clue.

Once again, McCain misrepresents Obama's plan. But heaven forbid he actually campaign on facts.

Similar comments were made about Bill Clinton during his first run for office. As I remember, his presidency noted budget surpluses and a strong economy.

Even when Jesus was born his earthly parents had gone to be counted and pay taxes. Having said that I have to remind you that any government the world over has but one simple business and that is…..to collect taxes to be able to provide services and protection to its citizens…take that away and there is no purpose of a government. Instead of wallowing in McCain’s created fear of taxation maybe you should spend some time figuring out what the government so do with your money. Take your pick and whining is not an option.

McCain's economic policies are a smooth continuation of the Milton Friedman supplyside economics theory that has brought us to where we are today.
I do not feel economically better off than I was in 2001; I do not feel economically better off than I was when the current trends were initiated on 1981. I feel that the country is worse off socially and economically than it was in 1981 because of these policies.
Obama and the democrats promise to change our economic policies. Change is risk. I am willing to take that risk to avoid following the current trends.

Oh, you mean like the one your political mentor, Dumbya has already caused by letting the once strong US dollar go into an 8 year freefall and the deregulation and lack of oversight that allowed the sub-prime debacle to occur or Shotgun Dick's "top secret" energy meeting with Big Oil and the clowns from Enron that gave us $4 a gallon gas….that kind of economic disaster????

Economic Disaster! What! This coming from a man that from his own mouth states that he knows nothing about the economy. News Flash, John, we are already deeply embroiled in AN economic disaster because of $4/gal gas, two failed wars that has caused the U.S. to be in debt to China up to our eyeballs, the sub-prime mortgage crisis, jobs being shipped overseas due to Republican allegiance to big business, and the list could go on and on. All of this has occurred during Republican rule.

Taxes are not the worst thing I fear, Mr. McCain, it is the possibility that you will get elected in November. Nothing could be worse for our country!

GO OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12

B. Hussein Obama = Higher Taxes, Higher Gas Prices, Higher heating Oil prices, higher car prices, higher food prices!!!

Yes this will be Change !!!!

HILLARY 08

Proud member of PUMA!!!!!

McCain is the anti christ with his wife.Anytime you want to continue with war and not try peace there is something wrong with you."GIVE PEACE A CHANCE".

Well, let's think for a moment. Barak wants to tax the snot out of big companies he deems to have made too much money, he wants to have government take over oil refineries, he'd like to have government take over health care. This will drive our taxes through the roof and send millions into bankruptcy. Barak says he'll create 5 million new jobs??? Is he starting a company of some sort? Government doesnt create jobs, companies do but not if their profits are taken away and given to whoever Barak deems as deserving. In summary, I'd have to say that the McCain add is right on target. Barak's economic plans will lead us to economic ruin.

It'll lead to a 'Paradise Holiday Fund' or '5 not 15 hospitality box ' disaster for the top 1%, that's for sure.

Economic disaster – I thought that's what we have now under Bush?! And McSame intends to continue Bush'd policies?

My understanding of Obama's tax plan is to increase tax rate for those above $250,000, so how would he plan effect the average American unless they are all making more then $250,000. If so can I move to the US.
Why is it that American campaign people tell so many mistruths in their ad's and the media does not hold them upto it?

We're already there under Bush, McBush, and the Grand Oil Party!!!

Sorry John, BUSH and you will CONTINUE to BREAK the backs families with your tax breaks for the wealthy, NO insurance for families who need it and your hand in the pocket of BIG OIL…!!

You JOHN McNegative are the problem..!!

You are More of the SAME..

You are true McBUSH

YOU are a BUSH THIRD TERM…!!

…from the campaign of the man who admits he doesn't know much about economics…oh Johnny, you can still make me giggle!

Isn't the economy already there?!?!?

I can not care less what John McCain or ANY Republican thinks!

The headline on the front page for this article is a disgrace.

"Obama plan called 'economic disaster'" implies that experts think that. "McCain calls Obama plan 'economic disaster'" would be far more accurate.

Stop giving McCain free donuts with sprinkles on top, like this headline does.

McCain and gang just can't quit lying….

It's time to speed up your time machine old man.

Wasn't it Albert Einstein that said insanity was doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? What does McCain think the continuation of Bush's tax policies will do along with a costly war in Iraq for 100 years?

I'm a little confused…didn't bush's tax policies and his Iraq war cause an economic crisis? The same policies and war that McCain supported. Please McCain, tell us how your policies would help our economy…

One of McCain's sons from his first marriage draws some scrutiny in today's Wall Street Journal. "Andrew K. McCain, 46, was on the board of Silver State Bancorp for five months before he resigned on July 25 for unspecified ‘personal reasons,’ according to a news release issued by the bank at the time. A week after Mr. McCain's departure, the Henderson, Nev., company reported a loss of $62.7 million in the second quarter and said its capital — the bank's cushion to absorb losses — had eroded significantly. At the same time, Silver State announced the resignations of its chief executive and chairman."

Scaremonger;

“If there is anything I am lacking in, I’ve got to tell you, it is taste in music and art and other great things in life,” McCain joked. “I’ve got to say that a lot of my taste in music stopped about the time I impacted a "surface-to-air missile" with my own airplane and never caught up again.”

That's All He Thinks About, WAR!
What An Analogy To Use.

Disaster as compared to what?
McCain's "plan"?
Our current economic situation?
You've got to be kidding!

His plan will lead to economic disaster? I thought we had already arrived at this abysmal state.

Sounds Familiar. Fear Mongering.

How could the economy get any worse than the direction it is heading in now? McCain wants to hold the course. Steady as she goes. Obama wants to change direction, and general heading. Pick one, people.

John Short arm McCain is so ignorant!

What a load of cr@p! The only families whose taxes would go up are those making MORE than $250,000. The vast majority of households would see their taxes drop under Obama's plan! This "tax and spend liberal" garbage is so outdated it's ridiculous, and I hope voters aren't gullible enough to fall for it this time.

Well, the Bush economic plan is in fact a disaster already and all McLame wants to do is give us 4 more years of it.
I'll take my chances with the new guy's approach because the "old dude" has no clue as to what to do with the economy.
McLame can't bomb it, smear it, mock it, drill it or lie about it so – no plan…

WOW!! What nonsence WAKE UP AMERICA the Economy is already a disaster thanks to the current GOP administration and if McCain with Economic advisers like Phil Gramm steal this election, Americans would have no Family budget to start with!!!

This is yellow journalism by CNN. The headline is "Obama's Economic Plan Called a Disaster", but it isn't until clicking the link that you see it's John McBush who's calling it that. The headline makes it look as though it might be an authoritative or impartial source, or a source that has a functioning brain.

McCain plans to continue the same disastrous policies and economic plans of this failed administration. Please people do not let this hegemonic attack cloud your vision. Only 2% of the population will receive higher taxes while all of us who make less than $250K will get tax breaks resulting in at least $1,000 more in pockets. Do not be fooled or scared out of doing what is right for you. Do not try to be one of the team when that team is not out for your benefit. These tricks are what makes a person that makes $40k and that would greatly benefit from Obama's plan vote to give more tax breaks to those that have benefited from this failed administration while allowing that person that makes $40k to be squeezed by inflation. Dont be duped, PLEASE WAKE UP. Obama's plan places more tax burden on those that are considered rich. We may all want to relate to the rich or even be rich one day but right now you should vote what is best for you.

Corsi racist rhetoric and McCain advertising lies….which is worst these days..getting so old these right-wing attackers, have they not their own original ideas anymore? yaawwwnnnnn wake me up on Nov 5th

Obama is going to cause an economic disaster? What?

Bush's failed economic policies have sent us down a very bad path. While not a full fledge disaster yet, it's getting close. And what does McCain support? Continuing the failed Bush policies…this man never makes sense.

Give us your plan to help the economy in your ads. Ads are for advertising yourself as a canidate. This election year about the issues, not negativity and political foolishness.

Scare tactics from the republicans; who would have thought it possible? McBush should really spend some time telling us what he would do for us rather than try and tear Obama down. McBush won't tell us about things he would do differently than Obama because he's aware that we already know, the same failed policies of the last 7.5 years.

McCain = Bush

McCain is too old and too risky.

Obama '08

Hey, McCain, it was the Bush economic plan that ALREADY led to an economic disaster, and you plan to continue the mindlessness of increasing spending while decreasing taxes. Unless you're going to come to my house and give my father a new job to make up for the one your policies stole from him, cram a sock in it.

As a business owner I agree with this. Obama raising taxes on corporations and business isn't going to help our economy one bit. Clinton raised taxes in his Presidency but he eased into it and the Gulf War was over so were paying up on that. Obama's plan to raise taxes on what making 250. a year is not going to work. There are more that are making 30 to 100 grand so there isn't enough people to tax in that higher pay bracket. He will have to eventually raise taxes for everyone.

McIdiot: You're W(orthless) party is already breaking millions of families? WAKE UP MCMORON!!!

Well, if there's anything the Republicans know something about, it's causing economic disasters.

I mean, seriously, darn near anything would be better than what we have now.

Why would it be a disaster for the extremely wealthy to make just a bit less? I don't see how they or corporate pigs would suffer, especially the corporations. It is time for corporations to not only have the rights of individuals, but the responsibilities as well. Good corporate citizenship is possible. Other countries recognize this and keep corparate greed and power under control for the sake of real citizens.

If anything, I fear Obama's plan would not go far enough. Enough of Bush's government by the corprations and for the corporations. For the real long haul, I fear corporations more than I fear terrorists.

As long as the media is silent on McCane's untold number of shortcomings, this presidential race will continue to be a joke.

At the very least Obama has a plan. McCane's entire campaign strategy is to attack Obama. That "relieves" him from actually coming up with plans and policies of his own.

McCane's campaogn is in shambles. His biggest mistake was to hire Bush cronies. They still have allegiance to Bush, and are bent on making sure McCane will lose handily in November. McCane is so stupid that he couldn't see this, even if it were a 10,000 lb elephant.

McLiar is disgraceful!

Let me see

*more Bush tax cuts for the rich
*more breaks for corporations (including big oil and the one's who ship jobs overseas)
*more drilling and nothing but a contest for renewables
*more credit cards from China
*more 10 billion a month in Iraq
*more NAFTA,CAFTA, and any other country that wants OUR jobs
*more loopholes from guys like Gramm
*more EVERY child left behind
*more skyrocketing healthcare costs
etc

if you've enjoyed the last 8 yrs with Bush the next 4 are going be a blast!

As if it can get any worse than it is now!!!!! Macbush….. you are a joke!!!!

Are we not already in a disaster? All created by you and your cronies.

The Republican fear machine at work. They are trying to say that Obama will be increasing taxes on incomes over $42,000 per year and on small business. The truth is that they should be shaking in their boots, as their rich cronies start to finally pay their fair share. Obama's plan will impact those making over $250,000 per year (I don't think that too many of us need to worry) while benefiting middle income Americans.

Remember, it was George Bush and his Republican cronies who destroyed the balanced budget that Bill Clinton left them. Don't fall for more lies and deceptions.

John McSenile is so out of touch, we already have an economic disaster.Housing values are down, fore closers are at an all time high,unemployment at an all time high,lost 500,000 jobs since the first of the year and on and on.How could John McSenile set in Washington for 25 years and do nothing? OBAMA/BAYH 08
Connie from Indiana

For crying out loud, Bush's policies have been an economic disaster, and McSame admits he doesn't know anything about economics. Once again, Old Man Yells at Clouds. McSame might be the most negative man in America.

What A dumb ad. Over Dramatic, and He Continues To Lie!

Sen. McCain is nothing but a Scaremonger.
That's All He Knows, That's What He Does Best.

Obama 08

Has John McCain said anything poistive during this campaign? He is the most negative person I have ever heard. Does the GOP have any plan for our country or does John think he is a Georgian only! I am an American and I need an American Presidnet!!

I'm way more afraid of a world with pre-Bush tax policies than a drilling-centric energy policy and World War III.

Thank you McCain camp for letting me know I should be scared.

To use a phrase from Regan there you go again McBush. Fear we must have fear even of Obama. Shame on you McCain.

Good call McCain, we wouldnt want our economy to tank!! Oh wait…it already has under republican control!

The Bush tax cuts were supposed to boost the economy. Where is the boost? I'm still waiting …

The only people will continue to cause a economic disaster is more republicans in the Oval Office!!!! Most americans know these republicans are really talking about themselves in their ads when talking about Obama!

Obama needs to hit these lies now and hard

John McCain is a coward.

Cause economic disaster?? You can't cause something that already exists thanks to Bush and company. McCain will simply continue their failed legacies.

I'll take my chances with Obama, thank you very much.

Oh and McCain, by the way, instead of continuously slamming Obama, could you put out a positive ad that tells us what you might actually plan to do?

Obama's plan contains no tax increases for families making under $250,000/year.

Is that your family?

More lies from the McCain camp.
When will someone CALL HIM OUT on this?!?!

Obama: Less of a celebrity than Ronald Reagan.

How does Sen. McCain, a self described neophyte on economics, believe we are going to reduce the largest deficit in US history? The reality is that the next President will have to raise taxes to redcue the large debt run-up by the Bush team. Is Obama's plan perfect? No, it is not but it is better than taking on more debt to bet on the come.

More of the same old from John McSame, simple said, LIES. Obama's tax plan gives a tax break to the average family. Taxes are only higher if you earn more than $250,000. The only one who isn't ready to lead, the one we should be afraid of, is John McCain. McCain and his fear ads, filled with lies is the same Old ways of the Past. They truly earn John McCain the name of the same Old John McSame!

I can't imagine continuing the way we have! Sorry, McCain, you need to do better than this bull. For a bullish economy, vote for a Democrat. History tells you that.

"Recipe for Recession": Obama's Plan

Here we go with the lies that have been debunked over and over again and yet McCain wants to continue with the lies. Well McCain at least Obama has a plan! What's yours????? What's your plan on health care? Please explain to us why you want to continue the same Bush tax cuts to the wealthy. Stop falsly accusing Obama and start laying out your nonexistent platform.

Why does McSame's ads always receive hours and hours of free runs and repeats ad nauseum on the 'news' – but Obama's ads are barely mentioned?

I hope voters aren't making their presidential selections based on the candidates' ads; they are misleading and, in this case, outright lies.

Can't you come up with a better lie than this? We don't want you McClame.

JOHN MCCAIN IS A JOKE ALONG WITH ANYONE WHO SUPPORTS THIS FOOL!

Right on Mac. When you have Nobama following the same footsteps as Jimmy Carter what do you expect? I don't know about you libs but I don't want my taxes raised to pay for idiotic welfare programs. This is America, the land of opportunity, not the land of government handouts.

and then obama will blame ecomic his economic problems on the previous Bush admin.

I just don't trust this guy

WE'RE ALL SCREWED IF MCCAIN OR OBAMA ARE ELECTED, SO WHAT DOES IT MATTER?

oH YES, and did he fail to say that all his would do is help the rich get richer and the corporations in this country pay less taxes. I'll stick with Obama's ideas thank you!

Hey McCain, when I moved to Minnesota 10 years ago the headline of the papers read. "Unemployment at all time low" TODAY the headlines of the same paper reads "Unemployment is the highest in 25 years." If thats not a disaster I dont know what is. You and your buddy Bush are to blame. YOU are the one who will drive the country deeper into the gutter.

Enough with the celebrity stuff. Americans are so stupid.

If something is popular, it's bad.

If someone is smart, they're dangerous.

If someone is well educated, they can't be trusted.

The average American is so arrogant, they think someone who fools them into thinking they're "just like me" is capable of running the country. I want someone in office who is much, much better than me.

And this ad is one more in a chain of lies about Obama's tax proposals. These claims about Obama have been debunked already, but McCain is still spreading these lies. Obama has been very clear and detailed about his tax proposals, but McCain is still twisting, distorting and lying about them. How about some honest debate on each of their proposals?

Kind of like the Bush/McCain tax give away and then mortgage our country to the Chinese has?

I think I'll take my chances but thanks for playing!

Once again CNN leaves out important information and fails at its job to report the facts. Everyone should visit factcheck.org to see the lies the mccain campaign is spreading. It makes me sick that the news media allows this to happen.

this obama chump is a Chevez wanna be

That's right. Meanwhile, Obama (the emperor with no clothes) will be crowned in Denver at a mega event that will clearly cost millions — and while we face seriously troubled times with Russia's threats against Georgia and Poland. THAT should play really well with the voters!

We are already on the brink….more pandering from McSame

Obama 08

McCain is absolutly right. If Obama is elected this whole country
will be a disaster.

That is hilarious. We have seen McCain's plan in action for the last eight years and it really has been a disaster. Now he is just speculating that Obama's might also be a disaster. Thanks John, but things can't get much worse thanks to your plan.

Obama will cause ecomonic disaster? Wow, this is from someone who said he doesn't know much about the economy and voted with Bush 95% of the time! This is from someone who wants to continue a war that's costing us billions of dollars and you mean to tell me Obama is an economic disaster?? HA!, give me a break

Fearmonger…Not this time! Welcome in 2008!

More RNC fear tatics…..SHAME!!!

Out with the Old in with the New!!!!!

GoBoma'08

I guarantee he'll make the economy better than Bush and the republicans did.

I don not believe anything from McCain's campaign.