Comments on: McCain camp revives 3 a.m. ad

By: Oren Darling

Oren Darling — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:17:27 +0000

Yeah, regardless of experience, who is going to be the most coherent when woken up at 3 am? Not the 72 year old man. They'd be lucky if they could even wake him up in time to deal with a fast paced crisis that early in the morning.

By: Jenny Corvette

Jenny Corvette — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:16:44 +0000

Since Republicans usually hate everything about Hillary Clinton, these ads are just spin, trying to butter up those still faithful to Hillary. But Republicans are wasting their time trying to woo Hilary's supporters. A Democrat who'd vote for McCain over Obama simply on the Hillary issue is not a true Democrat at all. Democrats are not one issue people like some Republicans are. Any Dem with half a brain (which is half more than most Republicans) realizes that McCain is a 180 from Hillary. I'm a Hillary supporter and now I'm both a Hillary supporter and an Obama supporter. These Republican ads aren't fooling me. It'd be like if the Dems dug up Bush's old ads against McCain in the 2000 primaries. Do you think Republicans would fall for that?

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:16:41 +0000

If either of the Clintons have any modcum of decency, they'd be very, very ashamed of themselves right now!

Imagine, you are a stalwart leading member of the Democratic Party but you are the featured star in the last four ads by the Republicans.

But then, the Clintons have no shame! None!

By: JB

JB — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:16:28 +0000

Sending text messages and going on vacation in Hawaii won't keep us safe here at home. We can thank John McCain for his quick response to the Georgia-Russia Crisis.

By: Aduobi

Aduobi — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:16:25 +0000

Hillary ran negative ads and lost the nomination or could not win it. This John McCain would want to have a go at anything that has failed including George Bush's policies.

By: Gerry

Gerry — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:16:15 +0000

McCain fear mongering will not work this time. We are aware of his tricks and prepared to counter them. Good try, John, but the lawn needs mowing on one of your eight houses.

By: Gladys

Gladys — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:16:06 +0000

I can't believe this republicans, they think putting fear in the American public will elect McCain to the white house. This is sure a dirty game and republians claim to care for the people? I feel very sorry for this country, a country blessed by God but dirty old and selfishness politicans are bringing this conuntry down. This is so sad........... The country is not the same and these fools are so happy in destroying it. But I have a message for you self destructing evil does. Man is man but God is God..... You keep destroying the other person because God has the final say. Also bear in mind that what you do today will affect all of us including all your children. The evil that men do live after them. God bless Obama because the more McSame and republicans attack him. The more God keep blessing him and lifting him up. People go back to the bible and see how God used orginal people with no experience in a might way. Bush and his company had experience, where is the country today? People be careful for what you ask for? Bush and McCain claim to be christians but they are worst than ever non believers.

These guys are the anti-christ be used by the devil. People look around and see all the signs just like the book of Revelations stated. The devil promote fear and that's what the republicans are doing to the America people. How sad.....

By: Chi4Obama

Chi4Obama — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:16:05 +0000

Personally,
I think Hillary and her pack of PUMA's are closet Republicans.

By: Tainopower

Tainopower — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:52 +0000

This is the beginning gof the political game. They all use dirty tactics who ever throws the most dirt will win. This is going to be fun.

By: If I had a hammer

If I had a hammer — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:46 +0000

I can't wait till January 20th. Big party happenin'. Fireworks, several kinds of Texas beer and two pigs slow cookin' in honor of bush/cheney. After that I'll worry about that 3am jive. Maybe.

By: Not this time

Not this time — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:29 +0000

Ask any question to McCain and the response is:

I AM POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW POW

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:21 +0000

I need to use this space (no other space has been provided) to register my deep disappointment with CNN's coverage last night. I'm not sure how a network can criticize the Democrats for not staging effective television or not providing a message in its speeches when it did not even show the speeches themselves and instead talked right through them. This coverage is even more confounding given CNN's recent patting itself on the back for showing extended clips of speeches so that voters could make up their own minds on the candidates. Put aside how insulting it is to suggest we voters need to be told by the media that we can decide for ourselves, the convention coverage then went right ahead and framed the night as a wasted opportunity for Democrats without actually giving us the chance to decide for ourselves. Someone will have to explain to me how this is an example of the "best political team on television."

By: Dem

Dem — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:17 +0000

Lets face it. Hillary was right. He is inexperienced.
And if Hillary had won the nomination... McCain would be using Obama's words and commercials to his gain.

She has denounced the commercials. There's nothing any politician can do about it. This isn't the first time this has happened.
And it won't be the last. Wait until the RNC has their convention.
BHO will be doing the same thing. Putting out negative ads during it.

By: Will my comment ever be posted?!?!?!!!

Will my comment ever be posted?!?!?!!! — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:10 +0000

How come CNN always streams EVERY Mccain ad. And we only get to read Obama's.

SHAME OF YOU CNN.

And btw, just like my ALL other posts, I am confident this one will not be posted too. LOSERS!!!

By: Tristan, Salt Lake City, Utah

Tristan, Salt Lake City, Utah — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:06 +0000

It was a Democratic primary fight. If you can't stand the heat... You can blame Clinton but I would hope Obama knows how to fight this. This is nothing compared to what the President will face with China or Russia. You want Clinton Democrats to stop whining. Perhaps you should do the same about how unfair or damaging these ads were/are. Get over your high and mighty elitist selves.

By: J.D.

J.D. — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:42 +0000

Obama - or more likely, a 527 group - should run a 3 p.m. add about John McCain...in which John McCain is shown snoozing under a blanket on a rocking chair on the White House veranda taking his afternoon nap.

By: Be Afraid

Be Afraid — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:32 +0000

How is it that McCain is running on the notion that he's going to bring a different administration in than what we've had the last 8 years, and before he's even in office he's preaching the same "be afraid – be very afraid" scare tactic/control message?

Nobody sees that? Or is everyone just looking for an excuse to rally behind imperialism?

By: Smart in Ohio

Smart in Ohio — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:31 +0000

Is it me, or does CNN replay McCain's campaign ads over and over again as "news"? I guess the more outrageous and controversial the campaign ad, the more likely CNN will replay it – thus resulting in free airtime for McCain. CNN is becoming more of a McCain mouthpiece than Fox "News".

By: Kyle in San Diego, CA

Kyle in San Diego, CA — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:27 +0000

I'm glad others have noticed that when McCain comes out with an ad, CNN provides the actual video. But for Obama, it's just a still-shot. I swear, CNN, get it together! I've been a loyal CNN supporter, but I'm beginning to sense a lack of objectivity and fairness. I have no problem going elsewhere for my news...

By: Jon, Pittsburgh, PA

Jon, Pittsburgh, PA — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:20 +0000

Just wait until the National Terror Level is raised in October. The last time it was raised was in the months leading up to last presidential election.

By: CNN loves McCain

CNN loves McCain — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:13 +0000

McCain revived the ad...

WHO will revive the cryptkeeper? He is too old!!

By: Desmond Sequeira

Desmond Sequeira — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:13:31 +0000

The McCain crowd are way beyond pathetic, and SCARED!
At 3 am in the morning, McCain will most likely not even be able to figure out which house he is snoring asleep in and whether or not there's a phone somewhere.

If the USA chooses these kind of people to non-govern for a third time in a row, it will cut an even more sorry figure than it already does.

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:12:51 +0000

If a call comes at 3 AM if shoot-from-the-hip McCain is in the White House we have problems. This guy wanted to invade Iraq just after 9/11, way before the WMD lies were developed by Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld. How fast would he be to send in young men & women before using judgement and diplomacy to avoid conflict. Fast enough that we would need to reinstate the draft.

By: Never Barak Obama (PUMA)

Never Barak Obama (PUMA) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:12:48 +0000

Fear Factor – Cmon people but America safety first and those that lost their lives on 9-11. The threat is real like it or not we need to protect our selves from another 9-11.

Registered Democrat and a true American.

By: larry from minnesota

larry from minnesota — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:12:37 +0000

Just like her husband, Hillary does not consider the consequences of what she does. It was a very ugly fight she waged against Barack and now it has come back to haunt every democrat

By: rob from York, PA

rob from York, PA — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:12:31 +0000

Let's talk about what Clinton has said about McCain.

By: Col Kilgore

Col Kilgore — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:12:28 +0000

US Journalism 1776-2001 RiP...pathetic partisan babble now.

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:12:28 +0000

It's so dishonest because they don't tell you that US aggression has created so much of the "uncertainty" and "radicalism" that we now face. McCain's policies will serve to increase these problems, just as W's policies have. This ad would be funny if it didn't work on some weak-minded, fearful people. Hey, sheep, wake up, you're lined up to be fleeced again.

By: James in NY

James in NY — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:12:04 +0000

More cheap shots by the McCain campaign to sway the weak minded people. After eight (interesting?) years and a current economy that is horrific I wonder if McCain is ever going to talk about his ideas to fix this mess. He probably won't because he can't.
If I had a wife worth 100 million I wouldn't care much about the economy either! Instead you will hear more about Paris Hilton/Rev Wright/Rezko/Flag Pin/ anything but an important issue/etc...
It took 8 years but I learned my lesson,
Obama/Biden 08/12
and Hillary Clinton in the cabinet of course!

By: THOUGHT HILLARY WOULD HAVE SAID SOMETHING BY NOW

THOUGHT HILLARY WOULD HAVE SAID SOMETHING BY NOW — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:12:02 +0000

Andt there are still "Hillary Supporters that STILL don't understand why she could NOT be VP! Hillary has done so very much to destroy this election for Obama words can not express just how repulsive she has become to the American people. She and "her supporters" had better hope she fixes this in some way therewise she is through. McSame did not have a platform to stand on against Obama other than the one Hillary gave him! And the nerve of them even thinking she is owed ANYTHING than a slap in the face, well she ALL that she meant to hurt Obama is and will backfire in her face! SHE HAD BETTER SAY SOMETHING MORE THAN "I SUPPORT OBAMA AND YOU SHOULD TOO!"

By: rob from York, PA

rob from York, PA — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:11:07 +0000

Should McCain become President, his agression towards the rest of the world will get get U.S. cities bombed. Millions will die under his administration. He will devistate our country and the world with his war monger policies.

Enjoy your time with your children.

By: anti-obama

anti-obama — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:10:56 +0000

I dont get what the big deal is, she said it, they used it and now shes like OMG THATS JUST NOT RIGHT, uh no, SHE said it and that is the point

By: Democracynow2008

Democracynow2008 — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:10:49 +0000

Get this McCain Campaign Fear and smear ads will not get you elected President.
Better start dealing with the real issues affecting Americans .
McCain your a loser and so so is your campaign .
I am voting for Obama Hope over fear anyday.

By: Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:10:45 +0000

(sarcastic clapping...)

Way to go Hillary. Way to think ahead. Way to trash the dem nominee and praise the eventual foe.

By: Paul Dobro

Paul Dobro — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:09:33 +0000

Are you going to vote out of fear or out of hope?

I vote hope. If I vote fear, I will get fear for the next 4 years.

By: TrueIndependent

TrueIndependent — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:09:23 +0000

William Shakespeare once said "the evil that men (women) do, lives after them"
Lesson here – do no evil, say no evil, see no evil, hear no evil.

I hope this is a lesson not just for the Clinton's but for all of us – AMERICANS.

By: Karwolo

Karwolo — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:09:04 +0000

Come on McCain, give us a reason to vote for you. And if Hillary Clinton is so great go ahead and name her as your VP. That way you are guaranteed to get the votes of her supporters. But you believe they are fools, so you only want the votes of her supporters and are not willing to support the issues Clinton stood for. If you are really serious, make Hillary your VP and I will volunteer for your campaign. I won't vote for you though.

By: Moderate Democrat

Moderate Democrat — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:08:43 +0000

It is Obamas job to convince the voters he can do better. He has not done that yet

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:08:43 +0000

This is the problem with partisan politics and why I will never belong to a political party. When Hillary made those comments about McCain and Obama she meant them. But now she is supposed to act nicey-nicey and pretend she supports Obama, "forthe good of the party".

What ever happened to "for the good of the country"!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:08:35 +0000

Hey Obama campaign….

How about obtaining some or all of the scumbag Rove's ads from the Bush campaign from back in 2000 where he totally destroyed McCain in the primaries of that year?? And rerunning them or using them now for Obama in 2008??? Then add the final….McCain = Bush. Now that would be…….priceless.

Could someone in the know please forward my suggestion to the Obama people.....thanks !!!

By: Perry Clifton

Perry Clifton — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:08:31 +0000

Hello;
No one should be pleased with that add!!! Yes, we all admire McCain for his military service. However, that Does Not equal to the office of President! Senator McCain will only repeat the Republican line. Further, his belief that the nation of Iraq should remain indefinately under our control is totally out of line!!!!!!!!!! Help them finalize that Mistake and get out of their country!! Eight years of that non-sense has been more that enough! Elect Senator Obama for positive change so that we can again be proud of our policies!!!!!!!

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:08:14 +0000

McCain will tear Obama apart in the debates. Obama goes to church for 20 years and listens to his preacher down america and now all of a sudden he's running for president and has nothing to do with him. anyone voting for Obama has no sense.

By: Nando, Florida

Nando, Florida — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:08:10 +0000

LET THE FEAR BEGIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 08

By: Veteran in Chattanooga

Veteran in Chattanooga — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:08:07 +0000

The Republicans have run this game so long on the American people that they don't even care about being seen right out in the open doing dirt. They know that there are plenty of serfs that will support thier tactics.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:07:40 +0000

How original John McBush! Now I see why you graduated 894 out of 899!

By: David - NYC

David - NYC — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:07:29 +0000

FACT – an American citizen has a better chance of being struck by lightning twice than being physically harmed by terrorism.

FACT – the #1 cause of bankruptcy among Americans is medical costs.

Which is the bigger threat?

So all of you republicans are right, American's do have something to fear......the same McBush politics.

Obama/Biden 2008!

By: greg in florida

greg in florida — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:07:22 +0000

sadly on september 11 2001 ,

a few thousand people lost their lives due to 19 terrorist.

7 years later, we are trillions of dollars in debt.

the mastermind behind the attacks is still walking the earth.

more americans have now been killed in combat in iraq than were killed on september 11.

republicans claim that national security, terrorists, rogue nations are what we should be afraid of.. the reason we must build up our military to protect americans...the reason why money is taken from our health care system, our education system, etc.etc.

so this is how i see things,, republicans ingore the needs of americans, insist on having the most powerful military on the planet to protect us. so over the past few years, this administation has ignored the people that they have gone to war to protect, people are dying because they cant afford health insurance, our dependence on crude oil, both foreign and american, has crippled our economy while a few people get richer and richer..our military has taken such a blow, it would seem unlikely that it could handle any real threat on american soil.. and yet in all this time.. tens of thousands of americans have been murdered on american soil, by americans. why are thier deaths not worthy of trillions of dollars..

so this is what i dont understand about republicans.. spend trillions of hard earned and much needed american dollars to go on a witch hunt because of 19 men who infiltrated our flawed local national security, while ignoring the needs of tens of millions of americans, all the while crippling our military... all the while americans are killing americans in our own country.. why .. why .. why is fighting arab terrorists more important than fighting american terrorists.

republicans use fear of the unknown to scare americans, when they should be dealing with american crisises right here in our own back yard... who knows.. maybe that guy who robbed that bank and killed those people could of had a job if only we had a stable economy, and maybe some americans lives, who are just as important as those that died on september 11th could have been saved.

so ultimately i just dont understand why anyone would want to continue down this obviously flawed path and vote for john mccain.. especially you PUMA people..(whom i dont believe to be true democrats or else they wouldnt even consider voting for mcsame .. not even on their deathbeds... they are polar opposites.. mccain and clinton.. you are aware of that.. and if you are .. then it is time for you to wipe those tears off your face, grow the flip up... and make sure the democratic party takes control of our goverment,, and again makes it a government for all the people of america, not haliburton, not oilmen, but all americans)

cnn never posts my stuff..

By: H-ROD

H-ROD — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:07:21 +0000

McCAIN SAYS THAT WHEN HE WAS IN THE HANOI HILTON HE HAD NO KITCHEN TABLE , HE HAD NO CHAIR , HE HAD NO HOME WELL HE MAY NOT HAVE HAD A KITCHEN TABLE BUT HE DID HAVE A CHAIR AND TABLE TO DENOUCE OTHER AMERICAN SOLDIERS TO SPEAK FOR THE NOTH VIETNAMEASE GOVERMENT AGAINST ANERICA . SHAME ON YOU JOHN , BUT PEOPLE LIKE HAVE NO SHAME!!!!!!!! NO SHAME MCCAIN WILL NOT WIN!!!

By: Klaus

Klaus — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:07:11 +0000

CNN: The Best Place for a Republican to Funnel His Attacks... Free of Charge!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:07:06 +0000

Blah blah blah. It didn't work for Hillary. It won't work for McCain.

Anonymous..you are full of it. The situation in Georgia was and is complex. Much more complex than you can possibly imagine. Your analogy is probably the worst one I've seen. McCain was calling for restraint, too. As was Bush. And they all were demanding Russia pull back. This, after the Georgians wiped out a village full of Russians without provocation.

Get your facts straight or get lost.