Comments on: Toobin: Finally a memorable phrase

By: Karen - Canada

Karen - Canada — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:26:28 +0000

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!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:26:21 +0000

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

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:26:07 +0000

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

By: James in RI

James in RI — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:25:01 +0000

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...

By: AgentFoxMulder

AgentFoxMulder — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:24:21 +0000

Why discuss policy when you can create a sound bite.

By: Mary Hussein

Mary Hussein — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:21:59 +0000

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"!

By: Sur

Sur — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:21:23 +0000

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

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

By: Nahum

Nahum — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:21:05 +0000

not only a sidekick, but also hypocrite and mean

By: blair

blair — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:20:12 +0000

I would rather have a sidekick then a tallywagger

By: pet

pet — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:19:40 +0000

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

By: Cal Dipkin

Cal Dipkin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:18:23 +0000

Way to go Dennis Kucinich!!

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

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

By: California Gold

California Gold — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:18:18 +0000

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

By: ANGEL

ANGEL — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:16:59 +0000

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!

By: Chykeoh

Chykeoh — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:11:09 +0000

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

By: Scott Tucson

Scott Tucson — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:09:30 +0000

Oooooh how original!

By: Danny in Chicago

Danny in Chicago — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:08:31 +0000

4 MORE MONTHS!

By: Republican for Obama

Republican for Obama — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:07:48 +0000

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

By: DJS

DJS — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:06:07 +0000

lame.

By: Obama08

Obama08 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:04:37 +0000

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.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:04:18 +0000

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?

By: silas

silas — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:01:47 +0000

real talk . A sidekick is the word for McFries

By: Jeff Burke

Jeff Burke — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:00:33 +0000

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.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:00:28 +0000

Wow, slow news night CNN?

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:58:23 +0000

To Laughing Republican:

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

By: Jack Colson

Jack Colson — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:57:34 +0000

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

By: Tbunny, Upper Darby PA

Tbunny, Upper Darby PA — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:56:22 +0000

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

By: tony

tony — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:54:29 +0000

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

where's the substance?

By: sacto joe

sacto joe — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:54:14 +0000

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

By: Voter

Voter — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:53:55 +0000

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.

By: Franky

Franky — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:53:33 +0000

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

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:53:08 +0000

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

By: Marge Hibbing Mn

Marge Hibbing Mn — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:53:00 +0000

I have a good one for obama Baby Brat.

By: frank Honolulu HI

frank Honolulu HI — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:52:29 +0000

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?

By: Laughing Republican

Laughing Republican — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:52:19 +0000

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.

By: mcbush thanks mcclinton

mcbush thanks mcclinton — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:52:06 +0000

not the clintons

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

cnn/???

By: Kevin - Jonesboro, GA

Kevin - Jonesboro, GA — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:51:55 +0000

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

By: john williams san diego, ca.

john williams san diego, ca. — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:51:24 +0000

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

By: David Peter

David Peter — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:50:54 +0000

"sidekick" hahaha yes, McCain certainly is one!

By: marc

marc — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:50:45 +0000

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!

By: kyle

kyle — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:50:45 +0000

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

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:50:41 +0000

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!!!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:50:26 +0000

Democrats are stupid? They need a cheer?

Calling McCain a sidekick is going to rally the troops?

Toobin, you can do better than that.

By: Chuckling

Chuckling — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:50:15 +0000

Is he done yet?

*blink*

Bring on Rudy!

RUDY
RUDY
RUDY

By: CNN is a disgrace

CNN is a disgrace — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:50:15 +0000

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

By: clm

clm — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:50:01 +0000

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

By: kim

kim — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:48:51 +0000

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

By: Chuckling

Chuckling — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:48:19 +0000

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