CNN

10 of the 12 richest senators are Dems...

The republican party is not the party of the rich anymore... never really was.

Obama's got all the money and the power... wonder why he can't close the deal... I guess it's because he's an empty suit... a joke that more and more Americans aren't laughing at.

"The Obama Nation" comes out Sunday... get a copy!

IF MCSENILE GETS ELECTED, THIS YOUNG

LADY'S GREAT GRAND CHILDREN WILL BE

PAYING FOR HIS MANIACAL 100 YEAR WARS.

I was one of the 2000000 and proud of it! No book or john mcsimple ads or lies could ever change my support for Barack, ever! How is it that mccain has been campaigning on his own far longer than Barack and yet he only has a fraction of Barack's number of donors? The answer is simple, people see him for the con man mccain truly is. The repuglicans are evil and will resort to lies, smears, devious tactics to win. No wonder they have ruined this country. The funny thing is I think Karma will step in this year and backfire on the repugs and they will get what they deserve and it will be beautiful.

Stop the press! Big money backs a republican.....wow.
The rich get richer and the rest of us lose.

If McCain becomes president, I am done with paying taxes. I won't pay for his BS.

I almost feel sorry for the girl.

Back to the topic... 26 million? The DNC and Obama raised almost 2 times that amount!

Obama '08

Answer: Obama supporters and their unmitigated arrogance!

Question: List the single biggest reason that you will likely not vote for Obama.

how many donors $100 or less?what is gop hiding?

Mcain = Experience
obama = some kind of a change

Sounds impressive at first glance, but then you look at what Obama is raking in and ryu ealize that oldman McCain just cant keep up.

$27 mil? That's all? Why don't the McCain supporters want to help him? What's up with that? The GOP is $10 in the hole for their convention, why won't you McCain supporters help with that? Can't put your money where your mouth is?? Very telling.

PennBrad,
A McCain ad called Obama's plan an economic disaster.

Martin: Only the stupid will vote for Obama. Then how come he won every primary in the category of those with a college education. He has a message, he has a plan, he has policies. You can decide that you don't agree with him but everyone that says he is nothing but an empty suit isn't paying attention. Why? Because they don't want to hear the truth.

Buh-bye Obama and his blind followers ... Hello McCain '08 and Hillary '12!

I contributed to John McCain today and wish you all would join me in this endeavor.

John McCain will protect our nation and our values.

He is a real American.

How much was donated by the oil companies?

If he can only spend $87 million for the general election then why still donate to his campaign?

Joe,

Obama was BORN with it..

McCain can't even S P E L L it.

18,000,000 plus the disenfranchised

A BUNCH OF OLD FOOLS

I feel for Mary and all the others that will lose their jobs soon but she is being naive to think that her little request to McCain one day produced a congressional hearing the next day. It's funny how Mary claims Obama is using this horrible situation as a political issue but doesn't see that McCain own actions for political gain.

Those jobs are long gone and I feel for the State of Ohio because it’s because of NAFTA those jobs will be lost soon. Mary, McCain supports NAFTA and after he left your town hall meeting he went to Mexico and touted how great NAFTA was for the US.

I wish the best for Mary and all the Ohioans out there...no matter who is elected.

What a waste of money. To actually donate Monday to a party that is mostly responsible for the last disasterous 8 years in hopes that we can have 4 more just like it. Pity...

McCain has no character. This old man has been dispicable since he collaborated with the enemy in the Hanoi Hilton. Before he got shot down he only had 20 hours or combat time. Would you beleive it he received 22 medals when he was released. McCain Sr. had a lot to do with that. There were soldiers on the ground with 3000 combat hours that barely got one medal and never got captured. It only took a few days of slapping McShame around he asked to see a officer. He gave more than his name,rank and serial number. That is how he got the nickname (songbird). We he was freed he thought he was coming home to his lovely wife only to find out she was disfigured from a auto accident. He immediately started screwing around on poor Carol. That's when he met Cindy. He ask Carol for a divoce and offering to pay all her medical bills for life and buy a nice condo on the beach. McShame was divorced and married all in the same year. In 1991 Five senators were in the Lincoln Savings & Loan scandal. McCain and George Bush's brother were two of the senators. This fiasko cost the taxpayers well over 3 billon dollars. You remember the "Keating 5" don't you.? How about that for a fairy tale.

Fantastic waste of money. Haven't any of these people been seeing what Bush has done to this country????? I have lost faith in so many people in this country

Yadda....Yaddda, Yaddddaaaaaa...

WAIT till the REAL figures comes out from the Obama camp. $26 million will look like 27 cents!!

Plus, we all know $20 million of that money is from OIL companies and Washington Lobbyists, you really didn't think that they all came individual donors did you? Soooo silly.

Hey RNC, you're rich now. How do I sign up to get paid to recite McCain talking points word for word on blogs like this one? I can take the money I get for cutting and pasting a little nonsense and donate it to Obama.

Fight the smears!

McCain appears to be making his move. Funds are flowing in at increasing levels for McCain and the RNC. At the same time McCain continues to erase Obama's edge in the polls. The Gallup tracking poll that is included in CNNs poll of polls shows a tie between Obama and McCain for poll taken 8/12 to 8/14. The Obama ship is sinking fast.

Money talks–BS walks. Go John.

McCain 08'

PS-no prayer rugs in the Oval Office.

McCain manages to get himself captured during Vietnam. If he's elected president get ready to raise the white flag as soon as a major conflict with another superpower starts.

Change 08

It is nearly September and we have yet to have a debate between these 2 men. Obama can get all the fame and money he wants, it will not amount to a hill of beans once the debates show Obama does not have anything of substance.

HRC crushed Obama in debates
McCain crushed his opp. in debates
Mcain will crush Obama in debates and the GE

I was for John McCain before I was against him.

Look at the haul by the RNC and you will know everything you need to know about why Obama didn't accept federal funds.

He said he would do so only if his Republican opponent would agree to independent expenditure limits, which McSame would not even discuss.

That's the aspect of the story that McSame's fans in the corporate media wont report. It doesn't fit with their "narrative".

Even with that money we'll still see the GOP defeat in November. Those that are opposing Obama on this board obviously haven't read any of his plans and are just saying they're 'scared'.

Well the path the country has been taken in the last 8 years hasn't 'scared' you enough? Go ahead and vote for the same foolishness....you already voted for it twice before anyway.

Obama is going to send the economy into the toilet due to taxing the only part of the economy that is actually doing well right now. Lets tax oil companies and see where that gets us. Not too smart if you ask me because those taxes will go straight to the consumers. If you don't like oil prices now just wait until this tax burden is placed on you at the pump. Obama (like most democrates) obviously never took Economics 100.

Anonymous are you back, you were here earlier calling Americans stupid, now who are your trashing without using your name. I would say that stupid people are Obama supporters who need Oprah to tell them how to vote!

Martin August 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET – Obama may have a lot of cash. But he has NO message! NONE! NOTHING! Only the stupid will vote for Obama!

Martin:

Obama does have some things. He has Alaska by 5 points (a Red State) and Michigan by 7 points. He also is leading in PA and will take Ohio and Virgina. And he'll give McCain a run for his money in Florida. Now i would say those people in addition to the others who live in the States going to or leaning towards Obama come to an awful lot of stupid people. But hey, whose to say. Although I frankly think it is smart to support Obama I have to admit many supported GWB in the last two elections. Now that was stupid!

Remember everyone, when something isn't working, keep trying it exactly the same way. That's what McCain's slogan needs to be, because it's precisely what his economic and military plans are.

I would like to thank everyone for donating to Obama's campaign.

It let me know that you are doing your research on both candidates.

One thing McCain said that made me laugh so hard.

When I am president. I will make Congress go back to work.

Silly rabbit, by that time. Congress will be back to work way before January 09. He doesn't listen to himself when he say something. He just read whatever is in front of him. He has no clue. I am surprised Cnn did not catch that.

I love how these college democrats talk about brainwashing. What do you think happened to you in college. Idiots. All of you. No child that age has any idea what is going on. Including all the kids who suppot Obama's...wait, what does he believe in now. It changes so often its hard to keep up. Seems to me Obama is falling into the role of McSame more than John. Anyone who thinks McCain and Bush are the same truley knows nothing about McCain. McCain was one of Bush's biggest opponents. Sure he supported the surge, but after all, it worked.

Sam Willer, are you one of those many in America that are suffering? Life must be rough since you have time to hop on your computer and trash talk on a new blog all day.

Article title says june, body says July... Please correct

The MEDIA says it is an Economic Disaster because they report ANY anti-Obama hack they can find. The media and energy/oil industries are going NUTS trying to figure out ways to stop the Dems and Obama this year because when they take over they will again impose RULES on the industries that are "SCREWING" Americans with lies and stealing their money. Just what a government is SUPPOSED to do, unlike what the "ALWAYS RIGHT" thinks.

PG&E on the W. Coast just ordered Solar Power farms LARGER that all of last years solar sales... Get the hint RIGHTIES, renewable energy is going to make it DESPITE the republicans filibustering the last 7 votes to renew the tax credits for them! McCain "TALKS" about renewable energy but hasn't made ONE comment on the republican's filibusters. Obama should step up and REPORT this fact to Americans as SOME rightists DO want solar and FREE energy.

With the media's reporting of "partial" facts you have to check the WHOLE story...Like how Obama's plane "minor incident" was actually a "MAYDAY: incident which was kept from the public by Bush-Co FAA and a non-investigating media.... What a coincidence... Betcha they'd have investigated more if it was McCains' plane.

Lucy that comment was lame, As a matter of fact Mclame lol

This great man Obama does not have ANY lobbyists on his campaign and he takes NO money from big oil.

The above is factually uh, uh, uh inaccurate or a lie as some would say. The truth is all candidates have lobbyists and all candidates get money from big oil.

Do your homework before posting and voting.

Obama did say "typical white people", Obama did say that if his daughters got pregnant "he wouldn't want them punished in having a baby" , his wife did say "American is a downright mean country", she did say "for the first time in my adult life I am proud of this country and only ONCE did she add in Really proud" to name a few of their actual remarks besides HOPE and CHANGE.

McCain is no prize, but if Obama and his lack of experience are off limits, what do we base our vote on, his words and his actions and group of friends that include a terrorist who held is his intitial fundraiser, a convicted felon who gave him a couple of sweetheart deals and a preacher who hammered the country and aint exactly a friend to white folks.

Holding my nose for McCain and begging him to choose Condi or Powell.

Barack Obama and John McCain have run even once again in the Gallup Daily Tracking poll (August 12-14, 2690 RV, MoE +/- 2%) - tied at 44% each for the third time in the last two weeks. According to Gallup, Obama has averaged a 3-point lead since securing the nomination in early June, and just two days ago Obama's advantage was at 6 points.

That is a large drop in two days, and Gallup suggests the narrowing of the numbers could be due to Obama's absence on the campaign trail this week. Another possibility - which could be somewhat related to the first - is the conflict between Russia and Georgia. McCain's admitted strength is his foreign policy experience, and he has been speaking up about the conflict on the trail since it was first reported a week ago. Obama has issued statements on it as well, though he has made no public appearances this week.

PennBrad

Who is saying Obama's economic plan is a disaster?

Everyone!

Bush gave him the money, he raised the money for McCain. That is not news.

where is the Flag pin on McBush or may behe is not american oh I forget he is Georgian

They are going to need more than that to get them back on the map after November. We are MAD and tired of the leadership that this Republican party has delivered . President Reagan would be amazed as to what has happened to the Republican s . What took him years to build from 1966 to 1988 is gone....and believe me the "Maverick " is no Ron Reagan.

Is McCain in bed with big business?
McCain is big business!
In fact – America you are very close to having a monarchy not a democracy.

If McCain gets in you will have the “BEER QUEEN” in charge of your country.
There will be a whole new meaning to “THIS BUDS FOR YOU”

Just joking – adding a little humor to the campaign just like the repubs

BOTTOMS UP!!!! Hale to the BEER QUEEN!!!

Tomorrow night we will see which of the two presidential candidates is prepared to become Prersident of the United States. We will witness the benetits of a true relationship with God and a good education.

Senator Obama made the most of his educational opportunities; however, Senator McCain squandered his educational opportunities. Senator Obama graduated with high honors from the Harvard Law School; but, Senator McCain barely graduated from the Naval Academy of Annapolis. He managed to graduate # 894 out of 899., the bottom 1 percentile. What does that tell you?. He could not have learned much from his educational experiences.

Senator Obama has been married once and and is still with his first and only wife and children. Senator McCain deserted hs first wife and children for another woman and started another family. So, let us talk about family values! The truth will set you free!

The Obama supporters are getting nervous. Do I smell buyers remorse? I love how they complain when a little girl holds a McCain sign, but love when a little girl holds an Obama sign. Does that mean like in the primaries that the little girl with the McCain sign is a racist and the little girl with the Obama sign is educated?

The photo says a lot.
If you just read these blogs–you would be convinced that all conservatives are racist, ignorant, inbreeders, and violent.

Guess what–conservatives are educated, some are idealists, many are college educated, most have gainful employment (on a continuous basis), most don't actually own guns.

Conservatives live in reality and they pick their elected officials based on reality–some even vote outside of party lines quite a bit. But most won't vote for Obama.

The girl in the picture probably thinks that life is precious and thinks killing babies is wrong thats why she has a McCain sign!!

McCain was a traitor!!!

Hey Mediator? How come every post I've made (which has always been politically correct and respectful) has never made it past your desk? Granted I'm more conservative, but I'm moderate? Have you read these guys? It's more of a liberal mosh pit than anything that would attract someone interested in finding facts and intelligent ideas. Have you ever thought about raising the bar on what comments you allow to go through? Just a thought.

PS. If you happen to know of a news source which provides balanced news coverage that informs rather than incites – please let me know, you have my email.

-Good Citizen

Sorry meant to say always will be intact.

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows Barack Obama attracting 44% of the vote while John McCain earns 41%. When "leaners" are included, it’s Obama 47% and McCain 45%

Is it that the current White House economic policies are not already considered an economic disaster? Sensing more of the same from "McBush" is all I need to jump into action to support a different path, maybe one purposed by Obama.

Why, under "Latest News," is there a selection entitled, "Ticker: Obama Plan Called 'Economic Disaster'" when it directs me to an article about how much money the RNC has taken in? What does that have to do with Obama's economic plan? Who is saying Obama's economic plan is a disaster?

Marek: Is McCain selling their shoes or their fish? MY soul however is now and always be intact and not for sale to anyone Republican or Democrat! I wish if you people were going to slur others, you would at least learn to spell so to at least APPEAR to be educated.

The Picture of that little girl with the McCain sign is very scary.

Look at the little brainwashed Hitler, sorry I mean Obama youth crying. Contrary to their belief, not everyone thinks he is the next Messiah.

Wow, impressive numbers. I know these figures will turn into votes! The ads haev been great from the McCain camp. Not so much from Obama and co.

Uncle Sam – those gallup poll change all the time depending on the day haven't you notice? starts off with Obama in a lead of 6-8% than goes down to a 3% to a tie. Don't know how that poll works I guess who ever answers the phone that day.

mike in tx.-watch cafferty today,if you think my numbers are wrong.you are quick to call a man a liar.can you back it up?

In contrast too what John McCain say we are not all Georgians there are some of us who do not support Mr. Mikhail Saakaskvili, who sought to start a conflict just help McCain in his run for President.We understand that McCain did nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize so now he fill it time for payback . Remember last June when Mr. Black a member of McCain Staff said that an Attack would help McCain, This whole thing is starting to smell like the attack that they had in mind. I hope the Voters wake up and realizes that the Republicans are who we know they are and don't let them off the Hook this time around, Because We Deserve Better Than McCain.

Pathetic. What a waste of money.

Why is McDancingQueen behind in the polls and losing to an empty suit? Why can't McBush close the deal?

Does that little girl realize that if McBush is elected she won't get to make decisions about her own body when she grows up?

Of course they are going to raise more money. They have every big oil and drug company giving them hand outs so they can continue rapping our nation and destroying our Constitution. Go ahead check where the money comes from. I dare you?

I got to meet McCain the other day. He smelled like my grandmother's upstairs, kinda musty with baby powder mixed in.

To Marek, shame on you for accusing John McCain of selling his sole and his country.
This man was tortured for his country and he has two sons fighting in the war as you and I are sitting behind our computers and
watching.
It is one thing to disagree with ones policies but accusing John McCain of selling his sole and his country crosses line that should not be crossed.

If you agree with the Iraq war, economic failure, lost jobs, lost homes and are rich, vote for McCain. He will guarantee you that he will do business as usual.

McCain 08!

The other guy doesn't get it!

Yes we can! All can see GOD
Look into every man's, woman's and child's eyes, GOD is there.
Look all around you, everywhere.
Open your heart
Feel God's Love
Look all around you
He is there
GOD, in JESUS name said for I am always with you
Do not be afraid

I see the left are using their Fear Mongering tactics again. Fear the economy, fear McCain, McCain is Bush, Republicans are Bush, fear, fear, fear... it goes both ways.

Republicans and Democrats are the disease of our planet and 90% of Congress, Senate should resign immediately for dereliction of duty!

It’s about America not your party, yet Obamamanics and McCainiacs just don't get it.

That’s OK, as I know some day I will have to make a choice. Move to another country or exercise my 2nd Amendment rights an form a militia to rid us of the tyranny of our government.

Can someone please explain to me the details of public financing and how the limitation works. I understand that Obama can spend as much as he wants on the general election because he opted out of public financing. But since McCain decided to take public financing, I thought he could only spend $87 million on the GE. If I am correct in my understanding, why should McCain supports still donate if McCain can only spend $87 million but they have total $96 million?

Slightly confused on this topic of the election.

Thanks.

Yet he can't afford to hire a good speech writer, as he lifted much of his speech on Georgia from a Wiki article.

Martin August 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Obama may have a lot of cash.

But he has NO message!

NONE!

NOTHING!

Only the stupid will vote for Obama!
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Hey Martin, so what is McCain's message? That Obama doesn't have a message? All he cares to tell people is what Obama doesn't have. What does McCain really have?

McOld McCain needs to pick someone young and exciting or he's going to McLose to McBama regardlees of how screwed up Obama is.

McCain / Rice '08

what does this mean?

It's truly sad that the race is even this close. The only hope for this country is for Obama to crush McCain in November and for the Democrats to pad their majorities in the Senate and House. Then we can finally leave this dark era in American history.

mccain who

Congratulations President McCain!

This Hillary supporter is sending you some more money today!

Affairs! Democrats have the GUTS to talk about affairs after subjecting us to EIGHT YEARS of Mr. Can't Keep His Pants On Clinton.

Who cares!!!! The GOP can't raise all the money they want. Once you're done raising it, take it and light a match to it. Because, come November Obama will be President.

YES WE CAN!

Today's Gallup Poll has it McCain and Obama tied at 44%.

Carl from MI – August 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET: "This isn't an opinion… just count all the scandals in the news over the past 8 years. Let the facts speak out!! Even McCain has the Keating 5 and his infidelity. Remember that??"

*LOL* Yeah I remember that. When McCain basically looked at a woman recently and the media tried to paint it as infidelity. 'Course there was no paint to paint with so it went nowhere. I love when liberals bring up infidelity when you don't have any ground to stand on. Bill Clinton anyone?

I also love when liberals bring up Keating 5. Remember that? Yeah, I remember that! When three scumbag DemocRATS got bagged for interfering with an investigation and McCain was roped in because the DemocRATS didn't want only DemocRATS being investigated.

Seriously, do any of the people here who support Obama even know how he voted on any issue, it's so sad to see your pathetic posts, your horrible spelling, and your hate filled name calling. For the first time in my life, I hope a Republican wins, and it's because of the hate filled, racist Obama supporters constantly whining about everything. I think I will donate to Mr McCain, that way he can break even more records, and hopefully defeat the empty suit running against him, that can only speak when reading a teleprompter. Seriously, Obama supporters, you are always bragging about how educated you are, for god sake use spell check before you post.

I watched one of Obama's interviews....a 7-yr old ask him a question and he could not answer without using vocal filters.....this guy suck...I don't see how people will follow a lame duck like obama.....this guy has not been asked any tough question.....can't wait to see the debate...

OBOMAS MONEY NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT...
IF YOU CAN TELL HOW MUCH THE MILLITARY GAVE HIM YOU GAN TELL HOW MUCH IS COMING FROM OVER SEAS COUNTRYS...
LIKE KENY AND ALL THE MUSLIN STATES.
SO DO IT...
REPORT......
I KNOW HE IS YOUR BOY BUT YOU ARE QUICK TO TELL US HOW MUCH THE OIL COMPANYS GIVE MCCAIN....
SO TELL US HOW MUCH ILL GOT DONATIONS OBOMA GETS.
FAIR IS FAIR....
WHAT ARE YOU AT OBOMA HEAD QUATERS HIDING???????

why get so personal with each other? you defend someone so fiercly yet we know nothing about these folks except foolish trivial soundbites. And history has shown that rarely are any of these folks exceptions to the "same old politics".

McCain sold his sole when he get to be president he is going to sell every American sole.

What percentage came from BIG OIL? He is taking $84 million dollars from the government to help his campaign. Since he is so popular, why is he taking the public fund? I guess his millions and social security is not enough.

Obama is running scared. What if there is a big turn around and Senator Clinton. gets the nomination. There is a God, you know. Even He doesnt want Obbama to win.

So, Obama's not doing as well as he should in terms of fundraising, either. Not surprising. And it wouldn't matter even if he were raising so much more.

Considering how much Obama outspent Hillary in states like Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania – only to lose the primaries in all three -, and then blew off states like Kentucky and West Virginia in order to avoid having to face the public humiliation of similar defeats, I'd say that Obama has nothing to look forward to in November except an electoral humiliation of historic proportions.

I'd wonder if his ego will be able to take it, but I really don't care.

Our party leaders have totally failed us all.

Knoxville

ooh good, more money for mcsenile to manufacture lies abotut Sen Obama. where did the money come from?

Cnn try being investigative reporters and not just a parrot for the mccain campaign. the real army and navy mom

JOHNMCCAINHASNOHONOR.

ObamaLied.com August 15th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Not sure why so many people hype up Obama's financial campaign…..RNC can keep up…..the silent majority will crush Obama in November. Democrats will regret not posting Hillary and they will struggle to find a true leader in 2012. Someone who has the experience to take on the Republican machine. Obama is going to get crushed…
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You're a joke, fool. The RNC with all their lobbyists cannot match Obama's fundraising power and you will see this when the Obama campaign posts their fundraising proceeds for this month. I will laugh at your stupidity as your bottom jaw hits the floor. Hillary is DEAD to us in political circles and if you are too bitter to accept the loss, the pain and suffering is yours to endure. Obama will CRUSH McStain.

I will say this– it is telling for those who look at those numbers. The money for John McCain's ads are coming at a 50% or more rate from the RNC. By contrast, the DNC has almost no money of it's own and is relying upon Barrack Obama to raise the vast majority of his own money. There is an inherent difference here and I think that's worth looking at.

Sure, people will blame the "messiah" complex. And that's all well and good if you're not interested in having a meaningful, intelligent debate on the matter. But the fact remains that Obama is engaing people directly. They want to support HIM, not just the DNC.

On the Republican side of the house, however, McCain is relying greatly upon money from his party to compete with Obama. Does this represent a schism in the party whereby donors don't want to support the candidate directly, but feel compeled to still constribute to the cause?

I think a report on the breakdown of donations would be an interesting read. Who it's coming from, where it's going and why people are donating.

fred says:"you know what I realized. People blame Bush for higher gas prices, yet every other European country has gas prices that rose faster than ours did. Now, can any of you democrats who blame Bush explain that one?"

Actually, the gas in Europe is alot cheaper than ours, but they have higher fuel taxes.

JD – August 15th, 2008 1:31 pm ET: "McCain still doesn't have a chance, especially after denouncing Russia for attacking Georgia.

"In the 21st century, countries don't invade each other."

Really, Johnny? What about that time you voted to invade Iraq?

OBAMA 08 FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE."

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*LOL* I love when idiots get their news from the Daily Show and think they know what they're talking about all of the sudden. Yeah, I watched last night's episode too, pal.

All the money in the world couldn't buy McCain, The RNC, or the GOP, as a whole, a clue. OBAMA '08! GOP NEVER AGAIN!

Joe at 2:35,

Love it.

I like how Democrats think that money amount and number of donors equals more support and more votes. Since most of the investment banks and private equity firms are behind Obama - yeah, he's a REAL champion for the little guys - it shouldn't be much of a surprise. But hey, at least the RNC isn't bankrupt like that disenfranchising DNC.

You know what most Republicans do? Keep their money to themselves, go about their lives, and then in November just vote Republican anyway.

> Only the stupid will vote for Obama!

I guess you must be looking forward to mowing the lawns and
cleaning the toilets for the Chinese when they will own this country after
4 years of McCain.

Doris Hook August 15th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

what is wrong with this country? Millions of dollars spend on elections with this country in the mess it is in. I personally do not want to vote for neither one. why don't they take all this money they have raised and help out the ones who have lost job cannot buy meds and food on there table. just a question?
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Doris Hook, pls do your homework before talking all this nonesense !
The money that is being raised in a campaign IS NOT the candidate's belonging !

Obama nor McCain can decide to give it away or do anything with it except of what it is raised for. In both case, the money belongs to the PARTY , not the candidate !That s excatly the reason why Obama is asked to help with hillary's debt.

And the party cant decide to do anything with it except for what it was raised for ! After the election, what is left goes to the party...in Obama's case, what is left will probably pay Hillary's bill.

CNN, why don't you change your front page headline from the misleading 'Obama plan called economic disaster' to reflect one of the more recent ticker headlines?

It really shows where your priorities are...

I'm slightly confused... the title on the CNN homepage has this named as "Obama plan called 'economic disaster'"... what does this article have to do with Obama's economic plan... furthermore if the title is referencing Obama's fundraising campaign it is miss titled because Obama has matched and out fundraised McCain consistently.. Sounds like a success not a disaster!!!

Oh great! More money to lauched 3rd grade level smear tactics again! It's going to be McVader of the evil empire strikes again!

Anytime you have a major corporation like Walmart trying to scare and semi threaten their employees into voting for a particular candidate I voting for the opposite one.

OBAMA 2009/2012

lucy August 15th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

In an interview with McCain about his liking of ABBA music .
OBAMA was quoted saying people like ABBA music and the Name
alone of the group, Because it sound like ABBAMA.

GET a freaking Life OBAMA.

________________________

Making things up on the fly? Freak

Looks like Obama's not doing as well as he should in terms of fundraising, either.

Considering how much Obama outspent Hillary in states like Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania – only to lose the primaries in all three -, and then blew off states like Kentucky and West Virginia in order to avoid having to face the public humiliation of similar defeats, I'd say that Obama has nothing to look forward to in November except an electoral humiliation of historic proportions.

I'd wonder if his ego will be able to take it, but I really don't care.

Too bad our party leaders failed us all so completely..

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.

This great man Obama does not have ANY lobbyists on his campaign and he takes NO money from big oil.

The above is factually uh, uh, uh inaccurate or a lie as some would say. The truth is all candidates have lobbyists and all candidates get money from big oil.

Do your homework before posting and voting.

Obama did say "typical white people", Obama did say that if his daughters got pregnant "he wouldn't want them punished in having a baby" , his wife did say "American is a downright mean country", she did say "for the first time in my adult life I am proud of this country and only ONCE did she add in Really proud" to name a few of their actual remarks besides HOPE and CHANGE.

McCain is no prize, but if Obama and his lack of experience are off limits, what do we base our vote on, his words and his actions and group of friends that include a terrorist who held is his intitial fundraiser, a convicted felon who gave him a couple of sweetheart deals and a preacher who hammered the country and aint exactly a friend to white folks.

Holding my nose for McCain and begging him to choose Condi or Powell.

McCain let himself get captured as a prisoner of war. Would you want such weakness in the whitehouse? See how everything can be spun to fit an agenda.

Obama 08.

Be you IntellectualSavyDemocrats, especially the Hillary sour grapes, or the RichLobbyistLaddenRepublics, especially the Septogenarian McCain, you are all full of hot air, empty promises, and bullcraft. And those of you who espouse your support for either of these candidates, you are all uninformed and decrepit. America got into this mess we are in right now because of your bigoted support for these political sharks and wanna-be sharks. They say what you want you to hear.

Vote McBush out of the RNC. Vote Obamie and Hillary to Oblivion as well. Vote Independents, perhaps!!!

Get back to work and get a life!!!

The sleeping giant is awakening, and the arrogance of the Obama supporters astounds me. Who will you blame when McCain wins? Hillary? It certainly won't be Obama's fault, nothing ever is.

Americans are saying: ANYone but Obama.

Obama played dirty:
Obama labeled an ex-president of his own party as a racist- just to secure himself the AA vote.

Obama encouraged his vitriolic supporters to ridicule and debase HRC in any way possible- monster comments, bro before ho comments, C. U. Next Tuesday buttons, mocking HRC with his silly Annie Oakley antics, arrogantly brushing HRC off his shoulders.

Obama was cocky and boastful and felt he could just charm all the HRC supporters to vote for him if he were the only democrat left standing.

Obama thugged his way to caucus wins.

Obama blocked votes from counting and then blocked a revote.

Obama stole the nomination from the true winner.

Obama fooled the sheep but not the thinking people.

I'm sure his good buddy's GWB and Dick Cheney helped him with a good money laundering scheme for all the dirty money he's going to be getting.

Lot's of rich donors trying to insure that the gravy train forthe rich doesn't get derailed. If you have any brains and you think America is not about making the rich folks richer and crapping on the rest of America, you'll vote for Obama.

O B A M A C A N N O T B U Y H O N O R .

Nikki,Flordia...Brainwashed you say. One thing I have learned in life is never argue with an expert.

Good. Maybe they can compete with the money "supposedly" donated by "2 million" donors, but actually money funneled through moveon.org to Obomber.

To Marin: I am one of those stupid people voting for Obama, I am sure you were one of those idiots that put Geo.Bush in for two terms and now are willing to put Georges twin John McSenile in the white house now.The RNC is getting all there money from those high dollar people that know if Obama is in the white house they are going to pay more taxes. LOL OBAMA/BAYH 08
Connie from Indiana

Enough August 15th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

This will most likely be deleted by CNN..but the question of the century since extra marital affairs are surfacing in the news…why is it there's no mention of McShame's recorded affairs??????

I agree with this lets find out about his 1st wife, that waited for him while he was a POW. She got ill and he began a 6 month affair with low and behold CINDY. I know cnn will not post this but we have to get his true side out too! OBAMA 08

Obama's dirty politics will end up backfiring and costing democrats the election.

People who would NEVER consider voting republican are now feeling forced to do exactly that.

The alternative is to vote for Obama and to encourage the demise of the democratic process and to give rise to a new strategy: cheating, stealing, race-baiting, hating fellow democrats and threatening your way into a nomination.

I wonder if the Obama 2 million donor mark is counting the Hillary donors who now are part of Obamas' e-mail? I have been bombarded with request for donations by both the DNC and Obama. I only reply to Hillarys request for donations. I will not donate to the Dumb Nuts Committee, nor will I donate to Obama. He does not need me or my vote, at least that is what the Obama-bots keep telling me. I will write in Hillarys name in November whether it is counted or matters or not. My vote matters to me..

I read CNN blogs all day and there is rarely, if ever, an intelligent comment. Only campaign talking points, plus McLame, McWar, McMoron, McShame, etc, etc, etc. or Nobama, empty suit, socialist. messiah.

Corey, Maryland-
Comments like this are perfect eveidence that Obama supporters are more guilty of the "fear mongering" they constantly throw around, then McCain is.
Are we done yet?-
The only people that hate McCain are Obama supporters, and they have only hated him for 3 months now. Before that he was Maverick.

Good job! Someone needs to stop the racist empty suit candidate Hussein Nobama!

I still have yet to hear Nobama or any of his supporters give a reason for voting for him other than "yes we can".

The man has absolutely no clue, and no plans for the US. Proven fact!

"Open Your 3rd Eye: Just wait until Barack's numbers come out : ) YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHIN' YET JOHNNY BOY."
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I sure of it. Since a good chuck of Obama's donations come from large donors.

Now the RNC wants to put out there they have over 1 million donor. I guess they have to do anything to keep up they are LOSERS!!!!!!

GO
OBAMA '08

We shall overcome this radical ,Obama!

It is sad that liberals think everyone is...a liberal and nobody would donate his time and money to anyone besides...a liberal.

Sent $5C to McCain in June, another $2.5C in July, and another $1.5C to John this month. In September & October, I plan to deposit $2.5C each month into the RNC coffers. This election cycle will see me contributing at a rate of 4X my previous high contribution for a presidential election cycle. I urge everyone ...who doesn't want this country's future to fall completely into the hands of ignorant, short-sighted, self-centered liberals like Pelosi and her brood ...to line up financially and spiritually behind the campaign of John McCain.

John – I fear you are the one misguided. Under NOBAMA's plan, we'll all be in deep do do. Better rethink and recheck his plan or plan to get on board the depression train because he will give us all a ride on it and, what a ride it will be. Has any democRAT wondered how and with whom's money he plans to do all he promises? All you idiots hear is change, change, change. How??? What what??

Poor brainwashed child. She has no idea what she is doing and why she is holding a sign for McGrandad. Her parents probably are racist.

Obama played dirty Chicago style politics against members of his own party.

That was ugly, divisive and hateful.

That went counter to his campaign theme of change, hope and unity.

He was worse than the same old style politicians he criticized.

Cheating is NOT winning and Obama will cost us democrats the NOV election.

As his friend said about the chickens......

Can the RNC or McCain say they do not accept funds from lobbyist or PAC organizations?

No.

Do they count these organizations as a single entity or include gross members in their donor totals? After the last eight years of Republican distortions, I would tend to guess the latter unless the media is willing to investigate it.

"Americans are scared of Obama – Donate large sums to McCain"

All that Money and still McWhiner crys that he is the under dog and has a smaller staff than Obama. (sniffle)

We need to hear about McCain affairs. I hope that pastor brings that up this weekend. CNN is afraid to do so. Why???????????????

Obama destroyed the democratic party and the democrats chances of winning in NOV.

He prematurely grabbed for power- no experience, no qualifications, no accomplishments, no track record and NO vetting.

He played dirty- maligning and destroying Hillary Clinton and painting HRC and all her supporters as racist inbred morons.

Obama cheated at caucus.

Obama mocked and ridiculed Hillary (Annie Oakley, brushing her off his shoulders)

Obama was boastful about his ability to unify.

He blocked votes from being counted.

SOMEHOW... He thought all that cheating and hating was a way to unite the party and inspire hope.

SHOWS JUST HOW BAD HIS JUDGEMENT CALLS ARE.

I have been a republican all my life(64 yr. old). Never again will I vote republican. Most of them need to go back to school and learn what humanity, honesty and careing mean! THe republican party has become a party of rich narcisstic old pompus men!!!!! NO MORE FOR ME!!! Go Obama

Don't want to put an old geezer, so you put an innocent child who is just as oblivious to a possibly dismal outlook. The ones in the middle are not given the photo op because it is obvious who's got their heads on. Cute little girl though. Bless her heart!

$27 million, how do you think Cindy hurt her arm? McPimp.

OBAMA–LATE..? August 15th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

When the little girl asked: Why do you wnat to be President ?

Obama answered: A rock hit me in the head and now it is too late.

America do you want this "I'm not sure" man in the

WHITE HOUSE ??……….think !!

??????????no?????????no???????????NO, NO is right.????
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IT WAS JUST A JOKE....I SAW THE VIDEO AND EVERYONE LAUGHED.....HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR!

OBAMA '08

Republicans had a filibuster proof Senate, huge majority oin Delay-ville and the White House and look at where they got us. Like they are qualified to even comment on the economy? Look dudes, your country club dues are going up, so quit you whining.

Well glad to see they can raise so much money!!!! Why don't the two parties combine their finances and bring this country out of debt!!! These are sad sad times when we choose the leader of the free world by how much campaign money they can raise!!! Makes me SICK!!!!

"Brainwashed"!

Typical Democrat – either you agree with them or you're Brainwashed!

Because they are the Chosen, Those Who Follow the One Who Will Lead Us Into the Light. OBAMA, Seig Heil!

The Cult of Personality goes on....

So all of you Obama supporters – if Obama is so great, why has he had to outspend by triple what others have spent on primary campaigns just to stay in the game? If the DNC and Pelosi hadn't been propping him up from Day 1, we wouldn't be in this ugly situation now.

For the Obama supporters who will undoubtedly say their usual:

I am NOT a Republican. Registered Democrat for decades. Just don't think I'll be able to stay one after this last nightmare of a joke.

I am NOT a racist. Just because I don't trust Obama doesn't make me a racist. I have researched his voting record among other things and I just don't trust him. And it ISN'T the color of his skin, and it ISN'T his middle name. His ethics are in question and boy is he a short timer in DC to be having THAT problem already!

Why do you Obama supporters get so nasty whenever anyone has the temerity (look it up) to disagree with you? Afraid we will find more chinks in his armour? Why don't you understand that attacking others for their views is NOT the way to get them to consider your point of view?

Not much more fond of McCain.

Overall disgusted with the intelligence and nastiness level of the people posting on these blogs. Sad that it has come to this.

After sending more than I could afford to Hillary, I will save my money but give McCain the most valuable thing I have. My vote! Hillary let me down by rolling over to the lesser candidate but hopefully a viable female democrat will step up next term. The american majority wants Hillary now but she quit on us. Shame.

The DNC is cashed strapped because OBAMA stole the nomination.

The democrats will lose in Nov.

Obama lost the election for the democrats when HE, his campaign, his supporters and cult following decided that using the strategy of agitating vitriolic ANTI-Hillary hatred was the path to victory.

Rather than run on his own merits, Obama decided to run a HATING on Hillary campaign.

That NOT only divided the democrats but backfired on Obama as the chickens of hatred come home to roost

Plain & simple, liberals are pathetic deadbeats who would rather the government dictate and support them in any fashion than control their own lives. Bunch of fools! Obama is such an empty suit.. He wants the useless UN to introduce a bill condemning Russia for it's actions. Has the idiot forgot, or more likely never realized that Russia holds a permanent seat and has veto authority. Keep talking numbnut!

The good old GOP pooling their money together for another "bought election" produced "wall street slick" .

If John McCain thinks a Barrack Obama presidency will bring about economic disaster he should look around – "WE ARE ALREADY THERE" – brought on by 7 years of Republican total rule (corruption).

Now, the republican party is gathering enough money to make sure that those trillion dollar tax breaks that almost totally favor the rich republicans, stay in place. Wow, just spend a few hundred million and get multiple trillion dollar tax breaks in return – NOW THATS RETURN ON INVESTMENT!

BUT, most of us are NOT RICH, so we are going to vote for our own financial security and vote DEMOCRAT across the board.

IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE!

McCain is going to protect you from people whos skin is lightly darker than your own! And if anyone gives us lip we will bomb them! Vote McCain '08!

That poor kid well looks like my friends and family will be donating more to obama and btw obamas money is not from LOBBISIT!!!!!!!

You'll need it.

My friend.

OBAMA 08

YES WE CAN (LOL).

Cue the Republicans now, whining about how they are still major underdogs, and Obama is a bum.

one thing...that poor little girl is to young for the Mccainn draft and she wont know that McCain does not support womans rights

Looks like the Republicans will have plenty of money for all those slime ads they want to run. Its gonna get ugly out there.

Wow if McSame had saved all of his and the RNCs money the past 4 months he would almost have as much as his wife.

It looks like the republicans spend most of July brown nosing Corporate America. I guess it paid off in contributions but won't pay off in votes. A wast of millions when our economy has been Bush wacked.

And people wonder why Obama refused to take public financing.

McCrypt will sending all 600,000 donors a thank you note via carrier pigeon.

what is wrong with this country? Millions of dollars spend on elections with this country in the mess it is in. I personally do not want to vote for neither one. why don't they take all this money they have raised and help out the ones who have lost job cannot buy meds and food on there table. just a question?

It's easy to raise money when you have criminal lobbyists fundraising on McCain's behalf.

I guess all of this money that he needs to spend will be spent on negative ads about Obama. I think we as Americans needs to open our eyes and see what is really important, Obama is Liked around the world McCain is Hated, who do you think will better lead us?

They will need every dime to defeat Obama. I have never contributed to any party or politician but I might just make an exception this year and send the RNC some money. Can't send it to McCain because I will be gagging as I vote for him but he is the lesser of 2 evils in my mind.

Republican machine is warming up! Wait until Obama is official anointed the DNC candidate...he won't know what hit him with the Republican Machine!

Just wait until Barack's numbers come out : )

YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHIN' YET JOHNNY BOY.

Big deal!

And the point? We need the "meat and potatoes" of politics; now how much it cost.

McCain is the superior candidate.
McCain/Palin 08! Join us!

Not sure why so many people hype up Obama's financial campaign.....RNC can keep up.....the silent majority will crush Obama in November. Democrats will regret not posting Hillary and they will struggle to find a true leader in 2012. Someone who has the experience to take on the Republican machine. Obama is going to get crushed...

It's about time the Republicans woke up. McCain may not be who they would chose but he sure beats the alternative. McCain got this nomination because a lot of us thought it would take a more moderate candidate to beat the Dems. Now we need to support the candidate.

Obama Sheep in 3.....2......1...... Big Oil, Big Business, Rezko (whoops wrong guy)

What a joke

Man, now they are steeling money from little girls. What will they come up with next?

Who cares RNC money is from few CEO's and oil companies and wal-mart any ways.

they will need more than money to win.

CNN,
Why do you report anything about the GOP, oh yea, your audience just thrives on anger and this will let them vent, even though there's nothing to vent about, they'll make it up.......

Go McCain! Beat the empty suit!

Who wants to know?

Cindy McCain donated that much, wow!!!

To Abby in regards to her claim that Obama'a T-shirt, bumper sticker, etc. sales don't count twords the "2 million" donations:
From Obama Store Website:
"Thank you for visiting the Obama for America online store. All of our products are top quality, union and USA made and produced. All purchases made on the Obama Store are 100% contributions to the campaign and count toward your overall contribution limit.

Any purchase is considered a federal contribution to Obama Victory Fund. If you have already contributed the maximum amount under federal law or are otherwise ineligible to contribute under the federal rules"

Hey CNN – doing your JOB as an independant reporter, not GOP talking points.

When a McCain attack ad comes out, help us understand what is truth and a lie.

Point out the quotes for the Wall Street Journal are from the OP-ED page!!!!

Point out that Obama plan is a tax cut for those earning$ 32K to $112K and the folks taking the hit are earning 2.9 MILLION plus!!!

Point out that McCain's plan gives those making 2.9 MILLION a $250K tax BREAK!!!!

As the media, your job is to report the TRUTH not propagate the lies of a McCain attack ad.

Who ever claimed the media had a love affair with Obama certainly are not reading the main stream media. I say it is a McCain love affair.

When the little girl asked: Why do you wnat to be President ?

Obama answered: A rock hit me in the head and now it is too late.

America do you want this "I'm not sure" man in the

WHITE HOUSE ??..........think !!

??????????no?????????no???????????NO, NO is right.????

you know what I realized. People blame Bush for higher gas prices, yet every other European country has gas prices that rose faster than ours did. Now, can any of you democrats who blame Bush explain that one? I say let's drill for our own oil, so we don't have to just have the same oil prices as every other country. And this is why universal things are no good, such as universal health care. Think about it.

I like the picture of the little girl with a McCain sign. It gives me a good idea of the intellectual capacity of McCain supporters.

Way to go John. Looks like his accounting and the RPC is far superior to the DNCC and OBAMA the whimp.

McCain has the right ads, they just target the un intelligent and they work on those people. Anyone can see that McCain is a disaster except the stupid people, hence the Puma Hillary's supporters moving his way.

McCain and the Repuglicans have set the tone alright... the tone for SLIMEYNESS!! The more you educate yourself with the facts... the more you will see right thru the shallowness and failed policies of Bush AND McBush.

Besides... after the whole 'tire gauge' incident', it’s OBVIOUS that the GOP prides themselves on being ignorant. Way to go, GOP!! 'Ignorant' is the new 'Cool'.

McCain's campaign staff is just LOADED with lobbyists, it's no wonder they're tied to Abramoff. The GOP party is ENTIRELY about the money... about scandal and dishonesty... why do you think we've been calling it a 'Culture of Corruption'? They are just rife with it... overflowing, to be exact. This isn't an opinion... just count all the scandals in the news over the past 8 years. Let the facts speak out!! Even McCain has the Keating 5 and his infidelity. Remember that??

McCain is just another Bob Dole... lacking in luster and electability, and empty suit that will do or say anything to get elected. He has no character or substantial policies of his own, so all he can do is attack, attack, attack. They may have been great Veterans, but they're both lousy politicians. WAKE UP, AMERICA!!

This will most likely be deleted by CNN..but the question of the century since extra marital affairs are surfacing in the news...why is it there's no mention of McShame's recorded affairs??????

This Means I Will Give More To Obama And His Campaign! Hopefully My Small Donations Will Help In Some Way!

i guess McCain's lobbyist are working hard for their cause

Oh that poor child in the picture has been brainwashed....I fear for her future...

Obama may have a lot of cash.

But he has NO message!

NONE!

NOTHING!

Only the stupid will vote for Obama!

Anybody want to bet that Obama and the DNC make McCain and the RNC look like paupers?

Oh good, another $27 to put into ads that only bash the old man's opponent, not about what McCain would actually to repair an America damaged by 8 years of GOP leadership.

I can wait.

Giving credit where it is due … on Aug 14th LJ in LA said to Republicans / PUMA …

“Save us all. Swallow your pride, hatred, or blind allegiance, and punch the ballot for Barack Obama

big oil,corporate ceos,lobyyists and the top 2% of the wealth of america.they can easily match the numbers of the dnc.but.they'll never match the amount the american people are pouring into obama's campaign.bring it on,repubs!

Big Money does not want Obama in the White House, what does that say to you people?. They DON'T WANT change for America, they want to continue exactly the way it is. Making money hand over fist while the rest of America suffers. WAKE UP!!! We need CHANGE.

In an interview with McCain about his liking of ABBA music .
OBAMA was quoted saying people like ABBA music and the Name
alone of the group, Because it sound like ABBAMA.

GET a freaking Life OBAMA.

Thanks mostly due his McShame's cozy relationship with big oil and other corrupt lobbyists. No surprise coming from the man who took the most $ out of the Keating 5 Senators.

Oh silly child, she doesn't realize the person on that sign she is holding is going to leave her with a earth that is severely destroyed, so much money in debt, going to put us in another Great Depression, and will probably make her go to Iraq when she gets to the age of 18.

Obama Richardson 2008

What a waste!

McCain still doesn't have a chance, especially after denouncing Russia for attacking Georgia.

"In the 21st century, countries don't invade each other."

Really, Johnny? What about that time you voted to invade Iraq?

OBAMA 08 FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE.

Poor misguided child! Under McCain, we'll go from recession to depression.. and 8 years from now, you probably still won't be old enough to vote.

DO WHAT YOU WANT MCSAME –
FEAR TACTICS WILL NOT WORK THIS TIME!

SICK PEOPLE!