Comments on: McCain camp announces new monthly fundraising record

By: tedious898

tedious898 — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:46:48 +0000

I really appreciate and love all the Obama supporters. Do you realize we're fighting a 3 front battle. McCain, Puma's, Current Admin.

By: Not fooled by distractions

Not fooled by distractions — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:46:11 +0000

Do you think the lobbyists and corporations will miss their money?

Your best is Obama's worst, but it if makes you feel good gramps.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:44:21 +0000

Let's see: 2 million REGULAR, EVERYDAY, HARDWORKING AMERICAN PEOPLE who make less than $250,000 decide to give an average of about $25 to Obama. And John McCain gets some $27 Million after overtly (for some of you narrow-minded people it means Purposely, right in your face) Lobbying for Nuclear Power Plants and Off-shore drilling with no sign of mentioning "Responsible Development" of either. Our 2 million Trumps your $27 million any day. And ah, for the Hillary Supporters, I think Hillary is great and made history. But it's like an old song, "A Change is gonna Come- -Oh yes it is". And for the people that forget- -History was made By Obama too! With his 18 Million PLUS Voters!

By: Deme

Deme — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:40:30 +0000

Why can't we all just get along?

By: Billie Olson

Billie Olson — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:40:05 +0000

As a lifelong Republican I'M VOTING FOR OBAMA. McCain is too scary and tied too much to lobbyists. And yes he has accepted earmarks despite his outright lies otherwise. Look it up. It's not hard to find out. ExxonJohn should never be trusted with the Whitehouse. Go OBAMA!

By: Scott, Wichita

Scott, Wichita — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:36:32 +0000

Joe in StL August 15th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Obama's campaign just topped 2,000,000 unique donors.

This is a campaign powered by the people.

That is .66% of the population of the US, and 1.6% of registered Democrats (working from the numbers given by the Democratic Party for the number of Registered Democrats in America)

This does not seem to be "powered by the people"
Especially since .65% of the population of the US are Millionaires...

By: Clinton/McCain

Clinton/McCain — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:35:47 +0000

I better make my donation before it's too late. Remember, McCain kept his word with respect to relying on public financing and Obama didn't.

By: Barry Soetoro

Barry Soetoro — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:35:38 +0000

Stopped giving money to campaigns...

Am buying "The Obama Nation" this weekend... good read I hear... nice insight on Barry... should be a best seller.

By: McJoke

McJoke — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:35:11 +0000

Was in Washington for 26 years and is pulling only 26 million?
McLooser.

By: Mary (Texas)

Mary (Texas) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:34:35 +0000

AWESOME!!! For you Obama air heads – at least McCain does not have to rely on a guy like Tony Resko for money!!!!

McCain 08

By: Sweetie

Sweetie — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:31:48 +0000

This Lifelong Democrat will NEVER send money to the Democratic Party that destroyed Democracy again.

All my money now goes to McCain!

Proud McCain Democrat!

McCain 08

By: Jon in CA

Jon in CA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:30:44 +0000

Did someone just say that Obama flip flops and McCain doesnt?! They all do.

McCain changed his mind on Offshore Drilling (he was against it for over 15 year).

McCain changed his mind on Immigration reform in order to win his parties support.

McCain changed his mind on the corrupt and un-christian Christian Coalition that he once attacked and now is buddy buddy with.

Over 60% of soldiers who donated to a presidential candidate donated to Obama. Rather than be here in the good ol' USA and decide who has the best ideas for foreign policy, try going out there. Ask THOSE guys, and they are supporting Obama.

McCain has openly admitted he knows nothing about the Economy. He fired his top Economic advisor (because the guy is a jerk).

A President is who they surround themselves with, not just the guy running. McCain is surrounding himself with crooks and lobbyists. Even if you like him, his entire cabinet will be crooks.

Obama is HARDLY a liberal. He is against gay Marriage and thinks Democrats should be more open about religion to name a few.

He is a Moderate leaning left. With big ideas and he doesn't play the negative campaign that is the only reason McCain is still alive in the poles.

By: Firefighter/Paramedic

Firefighter/Paramedic — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:27:59 +0000

Firefighters for Obama!

By: CM

CM — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:27:46 +0000

Well he did work one weekend this month so thats gotta count for something right? Wouldn't be surpised if Obama also breaks all records these past months as well. The McCain false attack ads are serving to mobilize the donors on the Dems side. Doesn't matter though, when Johnny takes the public financing he'll be stuck with hard fiancial limits. Obama on the other hand is not taking taxpayer's money but rather accepting donations from those willing to give and will have far more to fight the smears. Just look and see what happens to all those 'GOP strongholds' come Nov. Alaska is already polling as leaning blue along with a few other states. Check it out yourself if you don't belive me.

By: Will, NJ

Will, NJ — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:27:16 +0000

In John McCain's 26 years in office, what has the man accomplished? He's had years to push legislation for all these things he's promising, but only now when he needs votes he says he'll do it. It seems he has no plans other than to fly a plane full of money and drop it on Iraq.

By: good for usa

good for usa — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:27:10 +0000

mccain 2008.

good for him

mccain 2008

By: BR

BR — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:26:36 +0000

Oh, but the Messiah keeps getting money from those on welfare, Hamas, Hezzbolah, and others. Glad to see my tax dollars are paying for somes food (food stamps) and now they can donate their free money to someone who will give them more. Huge shocker I know.

By: dave in texas

dave in texas — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:26:26 +0000

i heard obama got 700,000 plus from oil shouldnt he give it back to them ?

By: hey you kids get off my lawn

hey you kids get off my lawn — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:20:21 +0000

how much did charles keating contribute?

By: Marge Hibbing Mn

Marge Hibbing Mn — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:19:44 +0000

So if obama is connected to the little guy and the little guy is going broke just where in the heck is obama getting all HIS money. I think it is time CREW asked the government to do a thorough search of just where obama's money is coming from. Of course we all know Chicago gangster rezko and Iraqi gangster auchi financed his State and Federal runs for the senate. The press did report on that and obama SAYS he returned the money.

By: Tired of the Nonsense

Tired of the Nonsense — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:19:42 +0000

Wow...it really takes alot of "work" to ask your rich, ex-mistress for campaign funds (as well as use of the private jet)......good job mccain!

Anyone dumb enough to send this guy money is a few cards short of a full deck themselves......like the Bible says:

A fool and his money are soon parted.

By: Mad

Mad — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:19:00 +0000

Wow the Obama supporters and McCain haters take every advantage to attack him- even in a fundrasising blog-

Its obvious that Obama uses lobyists unless all his supporters are freaking rich.

By: Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian

Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:17:51 +0000

Folks

You really need to read this article.........Cindy McCain sells off $2 million of (oil related) SUDANESE MUTUAL FUNDS!

This is the same CINDY McCAIN, WHOSE HUSBAND JOHN McCAIN, WAS PUSHING FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST SUDAN................With the discovery of the McCain's SUDANESE OIL RELATED INVESTMENT.... they said that they WERE NOT AWARE OF THIS CONNECTION!

I think what really happened.......they were found out.... and therefore had no alternative than to sell off. God only knows just WHAT OTHER QUESTIONABLE INVESTMENTS ETC. ARE HIDDEN IN CINDY'S TAX RETURNS!

By: dave in texas

dave in texas — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:17:33 +0000

democrats throw old people under the bus , you say old people give you the creeps do you treat your grandpa this way, young people are so cruel ,i feel sorry for you i respect my elders we all will be old one day you should be ashamed

By: king

king — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:14:03 +0000

military personell dotating 6-1 for obama.where is that ticker cnn??

By: Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:11:13 +0000

That money will buy a lot of cheap Chinese made gadgets

i.e. cheapo tire gauges.

Way to spend your money wisely--not!

By: Peter of Oregon

Peter of Oregon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:09:22 +0000

My friends, that elitist, Big Oil, Americans making over $250,000 a year money put McCain over the top relative to his previous month.

Let me give you some straight talk, he's got nothing on a Barack Obama campaign funded by the people, for the people and of the people of the United States of America.

By: RealityKing

RealityKing — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:09:13 +0000

In America, it takes more money to sell a socialist candadate...

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:07:44 +0000

Tired of W, OH: "Lifelong Democrat", if you're scared of Obama and not McCain you could obviously use your money for a wiser purpose than donating. Therapy payments come to mind.
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Personally, I'm glad to see there are Democrats who can see what is plainly obvious. Obama would destroy this country. He is a candidate to be feared.

Anyone who votes for Obama clearly hates the United States. Socialism is NOT the answer, people!!

By: Tray in St. Louis

Tray in St. Louis — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:07:31 +0000

While the number is good for him I'm thinking it's to low. When I say that I'm thinking they are up to something. Look at how much his party is putting in the bank. They are about to do a double dip in front of all of us.

While he has accepted public financing he knows there is no need to pull in big dollars. So what I see going on is the party is hauling in tons right now, if you look you will see it too.

Yes he will use this money as if it was his, with the public financing!

We need to keep our eyes open to all.

By: tedious898

tedious898 — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:06:43 +0000

This isn't the smart candidate. Let's pick the smart guy this time america

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:06:39 +0000

Maybe McCain can use your $20.44 to shine his $500 loafers.

By: ALLAN USA.

ALLAN USA. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:06:28 +0000

Good for McCain. Obama money come from his midle east body. If not HRC - go for McCain

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:06:19 +0000

I'm predicting 60 million for O' this month

By: California Gold

California Gold — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:06:01 +0000

McCain is a testament to the power of special interests.

Wears $520 Italian shoes and calls Obama an elitist.

McCain, I can't hear your words your actions are speaking so loudly.

By: Jan from Boca Raton, Fl

Jan from Boca Raton, Fl — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:02:05 +0000

You go McCain. If Obama does not put Clinton on as VP, he is going to loose., He can bring in twice as much as McCain, but it won't help
in the election.

Obama/Clinton 08

By: Matt: honestly

Matt: honestly — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:01:13 +0000

LIFELONG DEMOCRAT, YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY A LIFELONG DUMBY. YOU ARE AFRAID OF A MIDDLE NAME(YOU WOULD NOT HAVE MENTIONED IT OTHERWISE), WHICH IS ABOUT AS SILLY AS YOU CAN GET. PAY ATTENTION TO THE ACTUAL ISSUES AND YOU WOULD VOTE DEMOCRATIC, IF YOU ARE IN FACT A TRUE DEM.

By: OBAMA BACKER

OBAMA BACKER — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:00:08 +0000

Those Packs and lobbiests and special interests sure do have a lot of money to burn. I guess those are the fortunate people Phil Gramm was talking about when he called the rest of us WHINNERS!!!!

By: Dan, Santo Domingo

Dan, Santo Domingo — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:59:42 +0000

[Thanks, CNN for Posting] Sorry, but I already know John McCain will win this election, This guy will make USA implode itself. I'm here on vacation now, but, seriously, I'm planning to move to Europe should John MiniMe hit the Oval Office come November... Jeeez! I wouldn't trust my grocery list to this man, why would I trust him my country, then? A man with no guts(dumped his former wife right after he realized she was disfigured, married a younger rich woman just after divorcing), with no honor(SongBird, anyone?) and no platform(he says one thing today, then he doesn't even remember having said that)! I feel deeply sorry for all of you, my fellows Americans, because you're next to be set backwards in history. What I see is that China will be the next best country in the world(well, at least economically...) and USA will just be an angry old country which couldn't see the truth even when it was sitting all the time in front of you! John Sidney McCain will be worser than G.W. Bush!!!!!!!!!! He's thirsty for blood and he'll start WWIII. You'll need to be strong and fearless should you elect John McCain, because he'll send your kids to die to Iran, Afghanistan, Russia, The Koreas and any other country which puts right in his way.

By: Obama-Junkie, IL

Obama-Junkie, IL — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:59:41 +0000

If so-called Democrats are giving McCain money for his campaign, then they must have loved the path our country has been on over the last 8 years.

Idiots!

By: Kjetil

Kjetil — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:59:34 +0000

Lets hope that the people will win this thime. The one that support Obama with small money, and not the most rich and wealthy that support McCain. While McCain get most of his money from the few, a lot of people support Obama so he can take back US to the people.

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:59:08 +0000

Only one thing is worse than the last 8 yrs. of Bush--the next 4 yrs. of Mccain.He will fight wars to profit the rich invested in the military-industrial complex (you are stuck with the bill). Mccain will allow big oil to profit at the expense of the environment. Big corporations will be allowed to keep wages down,cut cost for health care anf retirement benefitsfor ordinary workers but not for management. Wake up Americans and do the right thing!!!!

By: Dan, Santo Domingo

Dan, Santo Domingo — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:57:49 +0000

[Thanks, CNN for Posting] Sorry, but I already know John McCain will win this election, This guy will make USA implode itself. I'm here on vacation now, but, seriously, I'm planning to move to Europe should John MiniMe hit the Oval Office come November... Jeeez! I wouldn't trust my grocery list to this man, why would I trust him my country, then? A man with no guts(dumped his former wife right after he realized she was disfigured, married a younger rich woman just after divorcing), with no honor(SongBird, anyone?) and no platform(he says one thing today, then he doesn't even remember having said that)! I feel deeply sorry for all of you, my fellows Americans, because you're next to be set backwards in history. What I see is that China will be the next best country in the world(well, at least economically...) and USA will just be an angry old country which couldn't see the truth even when it was sitting all the time in front of you! John Sidney McCain will be worser than G.W. Bush!!!!!!!!!! He's thirsty fpr blood and he'll start WWIII. You'll need to be strong and fearless should you elect John McCain, because he'll send your kids to die to Iran, Afghanistan, Russia, The Koreas and any other country which puts right in his way.

By: raheen PA

raheen PA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:57:19 +0000

Thanks to big oil Mcsame. Obama08

By: Dan, Santo Domingo

Dan, Santo Domingo — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:57:19 +0000

Sorry, but I already know John McCain will win this election, This guy will make USA implode itself. I'm here on vacation now, but, seriously, I'm planning to move to Europe should John MiniMe hit the Oval Office come November... Jeeez! I wouldn't trust my grocery list to this man, why would I trust him my country, then? A man with no guts(dumped his former wife right after he realized she was disfigured, married a younger rich woman just after divorcing), with no honor(SongBird, anyone?) and no platform(he says one thing today, then he doesn't even remember having said that)! I feel deeply sorry for all of you, my fellows Americans, because you're next to be set backwards in history. What I see is that China will be the next best country in the world(well, at least economically...) and USA will just be an angry old country which couldn't see the truth even when it was sitting all the time in front of you! John Sidney McCain will be worser than G.W. Bush!!!!!!!!!! He's thirsty fpr blood and he'll start WWIII. You'll need to be strong and fearless should you elect John McCain, because he'll send your kids to die to Iran, Afghanistan, Russia, The Koreas and any other country which puts right in his way.

By: Skyview

Skyview — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:56:44 +0000

I wonder if McCain's buddy, Saakashvili, will continue to take bad advice from McCain regarding Russia's probable response to a Georgia's actions towards Ossetia's pro-russian citizens? You don't think McCain, Leiberman and Saakashvili tried to create the "crisis in foreign policy", predicted by Liberman, to show McCain's adroit foreign policy ability, do you? Well, it did not work and thank God! McCain and the Repubs are lunitics, and will do anything to maintain control over the country so as to benefit the rich and powerful. McCain and his followers are stuck in a past that existed only in the recesses of their antiquated mind..

By: 3 stooges Obama, Pelosi, Reid

3 stooges Obama, Pelosi, Reid — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:55:11 +0000

Hey Mikey he likes it ( I mean the Koolaid of course). They are comparing about 160 donors. Thats what you hold on to as a whopping 6 to 1 show for Obama. Whooooo run with it man. The truth is your slip sliding awayyyyyyyy. Ahhhhh , and the koolaid was so tasty too.

Among soldiers serving overseas at the time of their donations, 134 gave a total of $60,642 to Obama while 26 gave a total of $10,665 to McCain.

By: Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:54:26 +0000

Exxon-John seems to be behind in fundraising donations. Would it have to do with the price of oil decreasing?

By: Sandy - PA

Sandy - PA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:53:04 +0000

Will Romney's name be added to the names of nominees at the Republican Convention? He finished second, just like Clinton, right, so by the same logic, his name should be added as well. Right?

By: Ellie, Boyds MD

Ellie, Boyds MD — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:52:59 +0000

THEY call that record breaking? It's NOT even laughable.

Wow...... that's pennies compared to what Obama is gonna bring in!!