August 26, 2008
Posted: 09:45 PM ET

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Sen. Robert Casey Jr. D-Pa., speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Sen. Robert Casey Jr. D-Pa., speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Finally a memorable phrase from this convention — Bob Casey calling McCain not a maverick but a sidekick. That's what the Democrats need, something simple and easy to remember.

Filed under: Democratic National Convention • Jeffrey Toobin


Karen - Canada   August 26th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

CNN: If you are seriously interested what your viewers think of your coverage of the convention, do you beieve you have to continue as you have? Don't you read the blogs? You are not the only media outlet and people do have the choice of freedom to go somewhere else, which should give you pause. The word "change" comes to mind. Given the discontent expressed, you will continue to loose more viewers not counting the ones which already have left. HERE is your chance .. take it!

Sheila   August 26th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Am I alone in recognizing that throughout this process, since Hillary was a contender for the Democratic Nomination, that there were no recorded statements from Obama supporters that they would rather vote for 4 more years of Bush ideology from McCain than vote for Obama…. I appreciated former Pres. Bill Clinton and all that he did while Pres. But Hillary did not win the nomination, and though it took her a while to withdraw and accept defeat…She has plugged in and recognizes the need for Democratic Unity….Is supporting Obama and I am sure there is room for her in his Cabinet….What are YOU waiting on… GET REAL

Michelle   August 26th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

No, actually what the Democrats need is an experienced candidate
instead of an unvetted poseur like Obama.

James in RI   August 26th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

My other favorite catchphrase: the McCain/Bush policies amount to "Country Club Economics". Brilliant and far too true.
And to LR, you kind of missed the point (not surprisingly)–GWB doesn't need to run when his punchy little, everyone-look-at-me-because-I-was-a-POW-sidekick will run the Bush/Cheney policies for him…

AgentFoxMulder   August 26th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

Why discuss policy when you can create a sound bite.

Mary Hussein   August 26th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

Honestly, I am so sick of this contrived divisiveness re: the Clintons. Who cares? Bill has a lot of nerve whining about his "legacy" – I've got news for you Bill, your legacy is Monica and a certain blue dress. Get over yourself. Obama is the future of this country and the Clintons are not even in the mix – the choices are McBush or Obama. As Dennis Kucinich said "Wake UP, America"!

Sur   August 26th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

4 more months!!!!! love it!!!!

DEMS ATTACK for God's sake! ATTACK! ATTACK!!!!!!!

Nahum   August 26th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

not only a sidekick, but also hypocrite and mean

blair   August 26th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

I would rather have a sidekick then a tallywagger

pet   August 26th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Laughing Republican, never mind come November you will be the crying repugnican.

Cal Dipkin   August 26th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Way to go Dennis Kucinich!!

GREAT JOB!! Come on Democrats!! Get mad!!

Go after McBush!! This country CANNOT tolerate any more of this!!

California Gold   August 26th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Memorable phrase indeed! I believe we have a new definition of John McCain.

ANGEL   August 26th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

I'm not on nobody's side but its just amazes me how much excitement and drama is going on. AMERICA NEEDS TO WAKE UP PERIOD!!! BE TRUE TO YOUR SELF AT ALL TIMES. DON'T LET NOBODY INFLUENCE YOU IN A BAD WAY LET IT BE THE GOOD WAY PERIOD!

Chykeoh   August 26th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

CNN – Obama can do without all the press, mostly negative he's been receiving.

Scott Tucson   August 26th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Oooooh how original!

Danny in Chicago   August 26th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

4 MORE MONTHS!

Republican for Obama   August 26th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Yup! Very Republican-like. I liked Casey and Warner. Short speeches with simple catchy phrases.

DJS   August 26th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

lame.

Obama08   August 26th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

How would you know if it was the only one…you have been talking through allof the speeches…denying your audience complete access to all of the speakers.

Bill   August 26th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Here's a question for you. Why are the Hillary supporters now supporting McCain overlooking his avowed "pro-life" stance? Here's another question. If McCain has at any time stated in his political career that he supports Roe vs. Wade or thinks overturning Roe vs. Wade would be a mistake, why isn't the Obama campaign making political hay out of this obvious flip flop?

silas   August 26th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

real talk . A sidekick is the word for McFries

Jeff Burke   August 26th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

The choice this election season is a ZERO or a HERO. Obama's hero is Teddy Kennedy, a man who covered up the death of his mistress to protect his career. Democratic heroes read like a circus sideshow: Barney Frank with his male prostitution business, JFK and Bill Clinton with their womanizing, and now Obama with a wife who is ashamed of America, a long time mentor and pastor who hates white people and the good senator had no clue…..sure. Obama is an amateur and a lighweight compared to McCain.

Gary   August 26th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Wow, slow news night CNN?

Jay   August 26th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

To Laughing Republican:

Maybe GWB isn't running this year, but his clone is!!

Jack Colson   August 26th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

We sit and listen to the DNC politicians, some in office for decades, saying the same thing for 35 years. WHAT HAVE THEY BEEN DOING ABOUT THE ISSUES FOR ALL THOSE YRS FOLKS?
Kennedy, and we are sorry for his illness sounds like he did back in the 70's and 80's and we can see where Obama selected his hope, dream, change terminology from.
Sorry, America is beginning to realize we have a bunch of lying, back riding, greedy and corrupt users who ride the back of the good American Taxpayers.
Nothing they say anymore means anything to anyone that has any degree of intelligence.
Jack Colson
Seattle WA

Tbunny, Upper Darby PA   August 26th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

good short speech…only 4 more months….Go Obama/Biden!!!

tony   August 26th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

is the US political process (and the commentary thereupon) boiled down to "sticks and stones"?

where's the substance?

sacto joe   August 26th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

That was good. So was "not four more years, FOUR MORE MONTHS!"

Voter   August 26th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

I don't tend to rate empty rhetoric. Did the man say anything substantive?

The trouble with having one speaker after another say versions of the now time worn criticisms is that, like anything repeated a hundred different ways, it loses its initial impact and takes on the character of "white noise."

And the little chats with everyone sitting on high stools. Ho-hum.
And the "music" breaks because they have nothing to fill the time – looks like someone didn't do their homework….

I thought you guys were so creative – that this was going to be a convention like no other.

Franky   August 26th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

LOL!!! Sidekick, LOL!! That's pretty clever, that's pretty clever, LOL!!

Linda   August 26th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Thanks for noting it! I had to run out and missed his speech. Brilliant! I also like "Wake up America!" as a slogan.

Marge Hibbing Mn   August 26th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

I have a good one for obama Baby Brat.

frank Honolulu HI   August 26th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

CNN. When are you going to become the unbiased source for news?
You have headlines that are not true and you seem to like to drive wedges between the candidates.
Do I have to tell you the truth is more interesting than anything you folks could dream up.
Why not produce a good service to humanity as your commitment. Why fall for the Enquirer type journalism?

Laughing Republican   August 26th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I thought the Democats need a candidate that can win… not a silly catchphrase that has little meaning…

Wake up Democrats! (Thanks Kucinich)… GWB is not running this year.

mcbush thanks mcclinton   August 26th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

not the clintons

please
they have made this stupid circus about them per CNN or has cnn made it about them

cnn/???

Kevin - Jonesboro, GA   August 26th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

I totally agree!!! I can see the commercial now with Bush and McCain side by side and the commentator calling McCain Bush's sidekick!!!

john williams san diego, ca.   August 26th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Bob Casey can't beat Bill Clintons phrase–Obama a Chicago thug. Do your homework Toobin.

David Peter   August 26th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

"sidekick" hahaha yes, McCain certainly is one!

kyle   August 26th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

typical lib. he's a maverick when he's slamming bush, or going across the aisle. but when he runs against you, he's just another W! give me a break. ain't gonna fly with any THINKING people. that leaves the far left out.

kyle

marc   August 26th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Wake up Democrats!!! Obama is great, but it's time to fight and deliver a clear and simple message explainiing why McCain will be terrible for the country!

Jay   August 26th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Yeah, I've got to admit, I really liked that one too!! Obama needs to use this phrase in an ad targeting McShame.

I hope to God this convention ends on a High Note!!!

Chuck   August 26th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Democrats are stupid? They need a cheer?

Calling McCain a sidekick is going to rally the troops?

Toobin, you can do better than that.

CNN is a disgrace   August 26th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

How would you know…you haven't been listening to the speeches…is that what it is all about…little soundbites that the media can remember and repeat over and over

Chuckling   August 26th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Is he done yet?

*blink*

Bring on Rudy!

RUDY
RUDY
RUDY

clm   August 26th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

let me just say, "S W E E T"

kim   August 26th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

That stuck with me too. Casey was the best so far!

Chuckling   August 26th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

LOL… funny but you're going to catch it for that one…

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