August 28, 2008
Posted: August 28th, 2008 01:26 PM ET

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McCain plans a direct response to Obama Thursday.
McCain plans a direct response to Obama Thursday.

(CNN) – John McCain will directly address rival Barack Obama Thursday night, in an ad the Arizona senator's campaign is calling "exciting and unprecedented."

The ad, set to run in crucial battleground states, is the McCain campaign's latest in a series of attempts to pull media attention away from the Democratic National convention as Obama gets ready to accept his party's presidential nomination.

The McCain campaign would reveal little details about the commercial, but said it would air around the time Obama is slated to speak before an estimated 75,000 spectators at Invesco field.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • John McCain


Lost in CNN Moderation AGAIN   August 28th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Anonymous August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Maybe it's an ad telling the truth and coherently laying out his policy positions and why he believes he'll make a better president than Barak Obama.

It would certainly be unprecedented for him.
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I hope you aren't holding your breath on that one!

Nobama   August 28th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Ha ha...poor dems feeling their rap concert will be upstaged tonight? Good for John McCain. I look forward to this ad. I hear Jack Cafferty and John King are gonna be heading up the groupie section at tonight's rap concert.

CNN = Jerry Springer of news   August 28th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I live in a battleground state and appreciate the warning not to watch the Convention on national TV so I can skip McCain's ad – one of a half dozen that only talk about negatives and are as un-dynamic as they come. It is much more fun to watch the ads for free on cable news, listening to the talking heads discuss them over and over again – Ugh! Thank goodness for CSPAN and PBS.

joann   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

If there's a "real" Obama that you people don't know – wouldn't you want to know – don't you care if he changes position on everything you voted for him for? Most of you voted for him because he said "no war" from the very beginning – but now he wants to continue on in Pakastan or maybe even Russia. There's so many flip flops and so many ties to bad, bad people and none of you seem to care. What does Obama have to do to get you people to see who he really is? Murder? would you then keep sticking up for him? god wake up.

CC, VA   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I can't believe all of the people on here crying about this as a low blow. It's campaigning.(...marketing). Did you guys already forget how Obama kept the media monopolized with his VP announcement that was "expected at any moment"...FOR 24 HOURS!! You have Pop Culture Politics coming out of your camp like crazy and you are fussing about the timing of an add....please!

Rove tricks   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I use to have respect for McCain. I am disappointed, I was undecided. McCain has stoop to a new Karl Rove low. I am now voting for Obama.
He really is a Bush 3rd term.

Mike Philly   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Gosh, how sad. They're so on the ropes, they are openly scheming. I don' t know why anyone would expect anything better from them.

JFM   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

My hunch is that McCain is about to pick Mutt Flip Flop Romney. He is the sleaziest of them all. I think the McCain people will succumb to Romney's dirty style.

Ask Romney's former Lt. Gov Kerry "Muffy" Healy what happened to her against Deval Patrick. She got trounced because she adopted Romney's Dirty tactics.

I SAY BRING IT ON JOHN!!!!!

George, TX   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I think McCain should follow his hero – 'Dumbya's advise and just GO IT ALONE. No VP

Barrack the Vote

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Which McCain is going to show up; the Candidate McCain or the Senator McCain; the Maverick or the Sidekick, take your pick.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Oh Boy! Is it a new Viagra commercial featuring you and old Bob Dole?

I seriously doubt that you're going to steal any of Obama's thunder!

JTCruiser   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

What do you think. He is going to dodge the draft and move to Canada, where he will get free Health Care, free meds( he needs) And I do beleive he has a home for sale in Vancouver BC!!!

RLG Virginia   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

"Exciting and unprecedented?"

The only thing that I can think of is that someone in the Republican Party might actually SPEAK THE TRUTH for the first time in 20 years....

John, can you say "popularity envy?" What else will you do to upstage the guy after you said you "rejoice" in his VP pick? Drop some daisy cutters in Denver?

I hope there's a new ad every day from the DNC during the Neocon Hate Fest next week...

Phil in KC   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Another negative Republican attack ad? More distortions and half-truths?

drz   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Yawn.
Exciting and McSame don't mix well.

Tony   August 28th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

The Ten Commandments of the Republican Party;

1)Thou must be a superb liar
2) Thou must be skilled at cheating
3) Thou must SPRED FEAR by any means necessary
4) Thou must be pro-war .
5) Thous must NEVER let anything come between Thee and $$$$$$$$$$$.
6) Thou must let only unetheical and crooked people into Thy party.
7) Thou must excel at messing up and blaming others.
Thou must spend most of Thy time in DENIAL.
9) Thou must be extremely gifted at causing scandals.
10) Thou must retrie to either Florida or Texas (the two most f'd up states in the country).

Ceee   August 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I predict McCain will say something in the way of congratulations. He'll be trying to build up his image as a bi-partisan candidate.

CS in PA   August 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Way to go Sen. McSame – you claim to be the guy to change things and you continue to follow the same "Rove-esque" type of slimy politics. Oh yeah, and running these ads is a very nice example of your fiscal responsibility – give me a break!

Chris   August 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

An ad about Obama instead of his own policies? SHOCKING!

Dan   August 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Poor poor McCain, most of his ads distort Obama's policies, such as the ad in which McCain mentions that Obama will raise taxes- anyone notice that Obama would raise the taxes on those who can afford to pay more? McCain surely seems to try to distort everything in a desperate attempt to win the presidency.

Dinah   August 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

What would you expect from the scumbagger Republican?

Guy   August 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Doesn't this piece of garbage McCain have anything to offer to his backers other than criticism of his opponent? When will he stand up and tell us what he has to offer as a president? Tired old has-been.

Alexander   August 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Notice that all of the rants are from scared Democrats. Either way Hillary Clinton wins, if Barack wins, he'll go down in flames and we'll see Hillary 2012. If McCain wins, he'll go down in flames and we'll see HIllary 2012.

Either way you cut it, whoever is President is just warming the seat for Hillary in 4 years. So deal with it.

Professor   August 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I am excited to see President McCain's new advertisement!

I have been severely disappointed by the Democratic National Convention. The dishonest and immoral speakers have not once mentioned how they intend to lead our nation back to GOD. My prayer is that President McCain, with his loyalty to the pro-life position and his opposition to sodomite marriages, will be instrumental in guiding our nation back to basic principles of decency.

Emily Parslow   August 28th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

It will probably be another of McCains dirty adds trying to upstage
Obama. From a corageous war hero, McCain has certainly sunk
to the level of petty mean old man. What a shame. He has become
so low down and dirty it is embarasing to have him as a fellow American never mind a Persidential contender. .

Gayle   August 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I am glad that Macain has a surprise waiting for us. That will really work and get the attention of the people away from the democarates. Macain is the best for our country. He know's his way around and he can really get things done just wait tell you see is pick of VP???

Rich   August 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Oh Well, Next McCain will accuse the NFL of scheduling the opening of the football season on Thursday September 4th at 7:00 PM as purposely drawing attention away from the Republican Convention.

Oh, thank God, something good to watch that night in liu of the convention!!!

4 THE CONSTITUTION   August 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

As usual-no honor, respect, dignity integrity, or running an honest champaign- NO MORE RIGHT-WING AGENDA! We what America back, you corporate highjackers!

brenda   August 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I cant wait to see it! i cant wait to see what the chicago annenburg challenge reveals and I cant wait to hear obama tell us who he really is. when everyone else in this country has to define him then obviously he doesnt want us to know what he is really all about. hes thinking,
"lets get everyone registered, lets talk about change and hope and maybe no one will care what i truly think about this country and its people"

As long as i have to hear him defined by radio talk show hosts then i have no choice but to beleive that hes not the man for the job.

Julie Adams   August 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Can McCain get any lower. I hope Americans take note of dirty tricks. To bad, he used to be such a good guy. Christians don't treat others like this.

Ex-mod-GOP for Obama   August 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Go away, John. You were once a great man, but no more.

Mike   August 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

To John McCain, exciting is trying to decide between the Golden Girls and Matlock.

Kim   August 28th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

You people are obviously new to the political process in this country, these people are campaigning for the Presidency, it is his job to get his point across and detract from his competitor, it would be like an attorney being negligent in defense of his client if McCain did not respond during the Democratic convention and they will do the same next week, stop trying to overpower the process, if you all were paying attention to the process before this year when you drank the kool-aid you would have a grasp of how these things work. A mind a truly a terrible thing to waste. Goodness Gracious.

Gary   August 28th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Acting like a little boy? puh-lease.

Isn't the Obama campaign carpeting all the billboards around the RNC area, with their ads?

Fair is fair in politics folks...deal with it.

Sue   August 28th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I only have one thing to say....if you really want the news and what these two candidates stand for....watch c-span....it's all news ...no hype and no pundits. We actually get to see the truth and make our OWN decisions...and we don't have to watch the nonsense ads.

E.C.Coleman   August 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Good for You, Senator McCain! GO! GO! GO!

D. Alexander   August 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

This is just another example of dirty politics as usual. Can anyone answer this question:

These supporters of Sen McCain are the same people that supported Pres. Bush right? So, where is the change and the maverick?

Nothing, no dirty tricks, lies, jealousy or any other un-Amercian spirit will keep us from ridding ourselves of the Repulicans. Hey, here's another question:
Will McCain have the intestinal fortitude to select the VP he really wants, or does Limbaugh have to approve his choice?

James From Chicago   August 28th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I think McCain could probrbly sit back and never do another commercial and still win. I really thought with the Clintons as Powerful
as they are could get people to rally around Obama, but it's not working. Obama is just not the people's choice. Maybe next time around..He does not have the experience to lead this country, not even with Biden as VP,

Michelle   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

The reason McCain has to do negative ads is because
the media has failed to do its job. SOMEBODY has to get the truth out about Obama.

I bet CNN doesn't have the guts to post this comment.

Tony   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I wonder if all the Dems would have the same opinion if the roles were flipped???? NOT!!!!!!! It's politics

NOBAMA is a NOVELTY.

Angella, CA   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

McCain = Loser. He is truly showing his true self. I am not surprised.

Biffington, Biff   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

JIM...

awesome post... do NOT dispair... most of the co-ordinate hate you read is from paid republicans to spread smears, lies, half-truths, and innuendo. They have no record to run on. It is all they have. yes, there are die hard Republicans. But when you read the venomous SWILL these people write, just consider the source.

The good news is people like you and I and millions more are NOT falling for it THIS time.

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN !

John McShame, Obama Is Going to Tax You & Cindy, but Not Me & 95% Americans Making < $250,000/Yr   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

we already know john mcshame wants to win by ad wars; but not by the issues.

it's very telling that mcshame has no platform to run on

Papo   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

More spineless whining from the Obamabots, I see... "McCain keeps attacking, waaah!" Deal with it. Maybe if Obama didn't have so many chips in his armor of "change", there would be less to attack, and maybe he'd have more support than screaming university pseudo-intellectuals and and self-hating Americans who wish they lived in Canada.

McCAIN 08: Obama reinforces the reputation of democrats as the do-nothing party.

Virginia (from Maryland)   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Is McCain going to announce he has chosen Hillary as HIS VP? i wouldn't put it past either of them.

Cathy Brandes   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

He continues to act like a 2 year old whose toys have been taken away. He could be a gentlemen and wait his turn. This behavior is straight out of the Karl Rove School of Politcal Campaining. I, for one, am more than ready for this bunch to be out of Washington.

Christy   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

And I'm sure CNN will over-cover it and analize it to death, like they do with every other morsel of drama – aka "news"

Chi4Obama   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

With people like McCain and the rest ot the GOP, I still cannot even understand why this race is close. Have we not learned from the last 8 years of Bush.

I think the competitiveness of this race is due to at least either or both of the following.

1) Much of America is still "Prejudice" against Barack in some way I don't want to play the race card-but if the shoe fits.

Or

2) Americans are just plain idiots, to continue to repeat the same mistakes that we made by electing Bush.

Bryan, Michigan   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

How Presidential McCain. He is getting so desperate that nothing is beneath him.

He continues to turn me off with his childish behavior. And to think i voted for him in the primaries in 2000.

YES WE CAN

Enlightened Voter   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Mccain will fail in his attempts to derail the necessary change we need in this country. Karma always comes home to roost. I honestly don't know how any enlightened person could vote repuglican with a clear conscience. But without knowing, I can tell you what it will have – drill, Iraq, POW, surge, drill, Iraq, POW, surge. Maybe not in that order.

Dan from Kitchener   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

McCain has a new ad out attacking Obama's kids and refers to them as brats in an interview. Get the whole story at the Huffington Post web site. You won't see it here.

Moderate for O   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

$10 says he tries something crazy like announcing his VP pick in a commercial. That'd be kind of fun. Wouldn't get my vote and would only further my image of him as the most childish man in his 70s that ever lived.........but it'd be interesting.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   August 28th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

What? McCain is going to explain how he qualified for flight school with his academy record?!

Or, Cindy McCain is releasing her tax staements?!?!?!

People make no sense   August 28th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia to benefit one of its presidential election candidates.

Russian PM Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia.

In an exclusive interview with CNN's Matthew Chance in the Black Sea city of Sochi Thursday, Putin said the U.S. had encouraged Georgia to attack the autonomous region of South Ossetia.

Putin told CNN his defense officials had told him it was done to benefit a presidential candidate - Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama are competing to succeed George W. Bush - although he presented no evidence to back it up.

"U.S. citizens were indeed in the area in conflict," Putin said. "They were acting in implementing those orders doing as they were ordered, and the only one who can give such orders is their leader

Honestlady   August 28th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Pitiful & disrespectful....and to think that i use to have respect for John McCain even though i did not agree with any of his policies....makes me sick!

David   August 28th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

There is a part of me that wants Obama to win, then, a year from now when we see the mess he's made of the country and the world, I can say see..told you so! ....but....naw, I have children and want them to be safe...GO McCain!

A-Man   August 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

McCain is so stupid. All this secracy over this wonderful ad will do is have curious people tune into Obama's convention. Yeah they will see his mindless ad with enless lies and scare and smear tactics but they will also see one of the greatest speakers, a true leader of these times.

Mister Rogers   August 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

This question had less than suprising responses from some. Once again., the Obama supporters show that they have the maturity of those barely able to hold crayons.

Maybe someday they will grow....

Larry Kincaid   August 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Kay Bailey Hutchinson.....possible (vice) president??? Falling off my chair laughing at that prospect. She is one evil woman.

Michelle   August 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Well, it won't take much to dethrone Barrius Egobamus at his corny and juvenile set made by the builders of Britney Spears's sets.

independent in texas   August 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

you guys are right on about cspan.... i was so surprised noone else aired john kerrys speech

Josh Maloney, Oakland, CA   August 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Obama's speech with overshadown any ad the McCain camp runs tonight.

McSame insults us all   August 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

To trample on such a historic day is beyond the pale, and a slap in the face to all of America.

If he dares to go negative, his campaign will implode by morning.

RB   August 28th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

People...get over it!

Welcome to the world of politics. Obama has already started running "attacking" ads in key battleground states, and I guarantee you he won't stop there. McCain will continue with his negative ads as well until the very end.

Whether you support Obama or McCain, I hope you pay attention to the ads and seek more information than what was presented (i.e. voting records, core beliefs, etc.). The information in these ads are factual, but you also have to look at the context/situation around when/where/how the decision was made.

Personally speaking, I am a registered Republican (albeit moderate), but am intrigued by both parties candidates, especially since Obama picked Biden as his VP. Regardless of which party I am registered under, I am basing my decision on who, based on the information available, best represents my core beliefs and who has proven himself as the most qualified leader of the US.

Reformed PUMA   August 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I just can't vote for this guy. He's a complete war-hawk. What is his ad going to feature? More footage of him singing about bombing foreign nations.

It's time for change.

Obama/Biden '08!

Tony   August 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I'm starting to wonder how bad four years without any president at all wouold be.

It certainly would be an improvement over the last 8.

Ernest   August 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I am writing from Germany. Americans should understand that we are afraid of this Mccain guy. He might start another war, just looking at the way he goes about with Russia tells it all. Please vote Obama for us so that we can start respecting America again.

bob johnson   August 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

What if McBush does his thing and nobody watches? Better yet, why doesn't he try to fill a huge stadium? That'd be a real feat!

FactCheck   August 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Considering that tonight is the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic speech, maybe the exciting development that McCain is developing is to finally acknowledge MLK's birthday as a national holiday in Arizona.

misanthropicus   August 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Nice! Give'em hell, mister McCain! The thought of Obama emerging in chlamide from his Delphic temple and letting the world know.. man, it's straight from Monty Python!

Chad in Cincinnati   August 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

And you can be sure that its either going to be an ad announcing his vp pick to preempt Obama... which wouldn't work 'cause nobody cares, or it'd be full of slime, lies and misinformation and... nobody will care.

Rudy NYC   August 28th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Nearly every winning presidential candidate is US history has run the White House almost identical to they way they conducted their campaign.

Mccain=Bush & They = Warmongers   August 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

More War and Hate Mongering these Republicans are blatanly Desperate and They Know they have a Flawed Party and Nothing to off the American People But Fear Pathetic if you ask Me Desperate if you ask common workers!

Patrice from Atlanta   August 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I used to think McCain was a really good guy, but the last couple attack ads, and now this. It is simply bad manners – shame on McCain for acting like a total jerk.

Michael   August 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

What ever the McCain ad says will be more original and entertaining than Obama's speech. Hope the ad is aired before the speech, I might not be awake afterwards.

I know what Obama is going to say anyway. No more no more Bush, no more McSame, can't afford four more years, hope, hope, yes we can zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

John   August 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

What a DBag to do it on Obama's acceptance night. Wait till next week McCain you moron.

O-H-I-O   August 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

My dog is more qualified than Obama

Latina for Obama...NJ   August 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

SHAMEFULL!!

and more of the same..just old dirty politics

Bill L   August 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Two things – first, why cannot the poltical parties let the opposition have their week in the sun and on the airwaves? Show some courtesy and respect.
Second, John McCain should spend more time and money talking about his proposals and policies to convince me to vote for him. Negative ads about Obama won't win my vote for McCain.

USMC 68-71   August 28th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I'm sick of this guy and the Bush Team behind him.

Regardless of how anyone feels about either of these candidates, American history will be made tonight. We should all be able to recognize that.

Where's the "Respect" you promised at the beginning McCain?
The "Desperate" man is quickly turning dispicable.

Lisa   August 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Why all the name calling? I can't believe how biased and mean -spirited the comments on this article are. You are not creating a good name for yourself, but then what does it matter? It seems the only people bothering to post here are hard-core democrats who feed off each other.

AA   August 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

What a surprise.

If McCain had an ounce of respect for his supporters he would have aired a properly formulated live response.

But he does not.

He is being primed to loose by his own party who know that because of the incredible mess that Bush/GOP has left the country in that there is no way possible for him to win, that ship has sailed.

So all that is left is just the finger pointing, fear and loathing nonsense.

Not this time.

Peace.

Tony   August 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

The Ten Commandments of the Republican Party;

1)Thou must be a superb liar
2) Thou must be skilled at cheating
3) Thou must SPRED FEAR by any means necessary
4) Thou must be pro-war .
5) Thous must NEVER let anything come between Thee and $$$$$$$$$$$.
6) Thou must let only unetheical and crooked people into Thy party.
7) Thou must excel at messing up and blaming others.
8) Thou must spend most of Thy time in DENIAL.
9) Thou must be extremely gifted at causing scandals.
10) Thou must retrie to either Florida or Texas (the two most f'd up states in the country).

nc raleigh   August 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

who care about McCain camp
he has no plan only attack

McLame Is At It Again..   August 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

All McLame has is scare tactics, smear campaigns, and fear mongering. I used to respect him and thought he was honorable. He was going to run an "honorable" campaign. Yeah, right. He is up to the dirty old trick of the Republicans. We will not fall for your crap this time. The third time is NOT a charm, McLame...

A Bored Democrat!   August 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

The republican attack machine is just getting warmed up! This finally might get interesting!

Roger   August 28th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

It is beyond comprehension that anyone would vote for this man to be POTUS. He is so out of touch with main stream America, that it is truly pathetic. This election is a defining moment in history and as framed so well last night, "history is on our side". The Republicans have the unmitigated gall to ask for 4 more years after what they have put all of us through this past 8. So go ahead, bring your lying attacks, your pompus attitude and your demented sense of entitlement. It won't work this time. My America won't let this travesity happen again!

independent in texas   August 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

lol

CM   August 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

McCain???? Exciting????

Does watching paint dry qualify as exciting in his books?

You still haven't said what your plans are for this country or your lack of an energy policy. All I've been hearing is surge, POW, celebrity....nothing of substance.

I miss the McCain of old. That seems just what he got, old.

O/08

Chi4Obama   August 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I have a question?

When was the last time that McCain actually released an ad stating "Why we should vote for him" ; as opposed to "Why we should not vote for Obama".

To me, he has absolutely NOTHING to offer; other than War.

Oh did I also mention that he was a POW.

doob   August 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

It's time to chase the vermin out of Washington. Pathetic!

Obama 08

Bob Archer   August 28th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Not news.... Boring.... Anyway maybe McCain will forget his surprise like how he forgot many houses he owns and how many cars he drives and who the president of Germany is, and all sorts of stuff that gets lost in his mushy senile brain.

Anne In New York   August 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Yes, it's true that McCain is old, grovels to oil companies, has only disdain for everyone but the rich, loves war and thinks Bush is great. But he can still win in November. That's why it's important for all Obama supporters to get out and be sure he doesn't.

Ruthie, Stone Mountain GA   August 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Not very many people will watch the Rethug convention next week and they know that. No one cares about their issues because it’s much of the same as Bush. With two hurricanes in the Pacific, even God don't want John McCain to be President.

Jana   August 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Obama continues to exaggerate his experience. He is not going to be a president. Person who can put politics above a human (innocent baby’s) life is not a human been. Many people will not vote for Obama for that reason.

kene   August 28th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

good 4 OBAMA because it will make him look more humble.
poor mc cain.

CR   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Who cares?

Observer   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

John, you'd best save your money, as it would not be smart to....Wait a minute!! What am I saying!? Go ahead and spend your money, John! It'll be the worst-spent money you've laid out for an ad, and just another example of your lack of good judgment. Money into a rat hole....

A-Man   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

YOU KNOW WHAT – I doubt McCain even knows what is going on. He is little more then a puppet the same as Bush was. The republicans need an overhaul in the worse way. They have made no attempt to even talk about improving the country. They are very self serving and really on ignorant people to vote them in by using scare tactics and smear tactics. And when you see comments for McCain on here you can see the type of people who support him. It is too bad they cannot genetically improve these people, they are the type that is all wrong with the world today.

Scooter Mccain   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

THIS JOKER IS JEALOUS OF OBAMA. AND ONLY THE SHEEP WILL LISTEN .

OBAMA........08

David   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

McSame is losing his bearings. Candidates grow over the campaign period but McSame gets older at a much faster rate. Same old politics same old dirty propaganda.
We need change now more than ever.
God Bless America

Greg   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Hillary could have beaten McCain......Obama will not.

GK   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I am from India, and live in Pittsburgh. I hope Obama/Biden reiterate the factor about world opinion about the US.
I remember going to India after Sept 11th 2001 and how each and everyone I met there conveyed their deepest sense of condolences for the people of the US. They asked me to convey it to the people I interact with, here in the US. India has been a victim of terror for very long and they were able to feel the pain.
Contrast this with my visit to India in 2004. People were appalled at the rationale behind the Iraq war and almost everyone was asking me, "What's wrong with that guy ??? Why did he abandon this task unfinished, in Afghanistan ?? The Iraqis did not bomb the US on Sept 11th."
And thats precisely how, many people in the world felt at that time and the feeling, the sympathy, the regard and respect for the US plummeted rapidly since then.
So, from record levels of sympathy after Sept 11th to the abysmal level of hatred (even from so-called friendly nations), Bush and this Republican administration has gotten us to hell. We could have used the sense of shock and feeling of sympathy to our advantage and forged a REAL Coalition Against Terror and destroy it completely – From America to Europe to South East Asia to South Asia. But alas, Bush is so obsessed with failure that he took the EASIER route. Drum-up support for an illegal war and sacrifice the lives of thousands of men and women in uniform.
Hope better sense prevails and there is a BIG CHANGE !!!!!!!

OBAMA '08,'12

Sandy   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Putin has no reason to lie. Our Republican President and the republican nominee (ugh) HAVE EVERY REASON TO LIE.

I predicted last week that there were republican fingerprints all over the Georgia fiasco.

Don't Censor this AMERICAN out again, CNN.!!!! You've been doing it a lot more than is acceptable.

Belle   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Let's take a closer look at Obama's "SWEEPING Ethics Reform" shall we?

Let's see....if a Congressman or Senator is SITTING DOWN, then a Lobbyist CANNOT pay for luch. However, if a Congressman or Senator is Standing, then the Lobbyist can buy luch...OTHERWISE luches paid for Lobbyists are banned. So...what does that mean exactly? Does that mean if the Congressman or Senator stands prior to the bill arriving at the table that the lobbyist can buy lunch???

The bill does not BAN privately funded travel.

The bill does NOT allow for an independent investigative office...

Yup...change you can believe in....

Timothy Deal   August 28th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Why are they allowed "ads" in the first place, let alone those that are "exciting." Any campaigning should be a stance on an issue without the multi-million dollar posturing and high production value.

But first, why is this even considered "news???"

Anonymous   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Everyone should read the short Time article on CNN's home page about McCain's "prickly" Time interview.

Vaxe J L   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Not this time it's not going to work MCSame. NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McCAIN.

Texas Witch Twister   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

It is because I DO CARE THAT I AM NOT VOTING FOR OBAMA. I do not desire to plummet this country into a wholesale depression by putting someone who does not even KNOW how to run a 7-11 grocery store into the Oval Office. EXPERIENCE COUNTS. OBAMA DOES NOT HAVE ANY. NA, NA, NONE.

S. Holt   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I don't think there will be any new negative issues that McCain could touch to surprise anyone. His whole campaign has been negative, negative, attack, attack. The same policy he would use in the world, ATTACK. He is a bitter old man, using his POW experiences as a basis for all his political decisions – attack.
He better start working on his Republican convention. From what I read anyone that is everyone will be demonstrating at that convention, haters of the war, women rights and the economy. Yes, the economy Mr. McCain. You have nine houses and I'm trying to keep the one I've had for 30 years.

hmm mmm   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN!

Obama/Biden 08   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

The funniest thing is how badly Senator McCain's strategy of stealing Senator Obama's spotlight is failing. Whereas Senator Obama's mere mention of the fact that he had chosen his vice president spawned almost two days worth of exclusive media attention (from when he announced he had chosen to when he announced his choice), Senator McCain's campaign's announcement that he has chosen his vice president, accompanied by Senator McCain's contradiction of this, has drawn only minor attention, overshadowed by the speeches of such persons as Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, and even John Kerry.

Overall, I do not think that it takes a genius to determine whose VP-rollout plan succeeded and whose did not succeed (well, is not succeeding).

tim, boston   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Putin has much less reason to lie about who lured sashkaville into attacking south ossetia by promising "we got your back covered: we're all georgians".

Mccain and his rovian neo-con handlers calculated they could fearmonger and warmonger american voters one more time into voting republican.

the war-profeteering global loansharks in the US, UK and Israel, called the neo-cons, had set up their camp in georgia and had already laid oil pipelines from central asia to Israel and the West.

they would love to gobble up the entire resource-rich russia, and

breathe down the chinese and indian neck.

only, putin and russia are already too strong and too smart.

anonymouys   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

even if mccain wins ohio pennsylvinia an michagan and flarido mccain is not going to win so it doesnt care who mccain pick

Mike G   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

"exciting and unprecedented"?

Does that mean he might actually talk about issues, rather than use the same boring fear tactics? OoooooOOooh Barack doesn't have the same skin tone as you, he must be a evil! Goodbye GOP, you won't be missed.

Molly   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Come on CNN stop falling for this! It's kind of funny because it shows his age a little..."I've made my choice...no wait I haven't made my choice...yes I think I made my choice, but I forgot!"

Elaine   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Guys, you want McCain free drama, then watch C-SPAN...no commercials, no interruptions, no annoying commentary by a group of reports who just love listening to themselves talk. C-SPAN is the best coverage for the conventions right now. Or you can tune into PBS too.

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I know what the ad will be about!

He is going to tak to America about him being a .........POW.

Noun, verb, POW.

Sara   August 28th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I dislike Barack Obama, but I dislike John McCain way more.

Obama/Biden 2008

norb   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

You've got to be keating me! In Bev of running negative ads. Let's hear something positive for a change. Like, "hey I got some new tires on my beer truck".

Spencer from VA   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

It must be a Suzuki commercial. They're bringing the Sidekick back.

Obama/Biden 08

Anonymous   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Didn't you whiners learn in 2004 that attack ads work? That's part of being in the big leagues, and has been true since Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams when Adams ran for a second term. You can moan about it and lose, or play the game. so far McCain has been kinder than the battle between hillary and Obama. It's not his fault both Hillary and Biden said for the record that Obama isn't ready. Did they really not think those statements wouldn't get replayed?

Anonymous   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I bet he's going to announce his VP pick on a commercial! You heard it here first.

sandy   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

in the beginning i like McCain as a person, just not as a president, but his latest ads at the wrong time has change my mind on of him. Its pretty slezey to show an ad right at the time of Obama speech. I hope Obama does same thing to him when its his turn. John MCCain I am very disappointed in you I thought you where a better man then that.

Tony   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

...just like his arteries and brain cells! Poor Johnny!

Black Truth AZ   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

As long as it says "I am sorry for trying to run for Prez. Barack you are the man to lead this country! by the way I quite!"

Obama/Biden 08/12

no one to vote for   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Whatever he posts he and Obama are at the top of their parties because they mirror the culture. It was devastating to see the set at Obama's stadium. BIG Caesar PALACE DORIC COLUMNS? Ouch
Thank goodness someone else noticed the gaudy ostentatious set for Obama. As clichéd as he, the Caesar’s Palace like Doric columns rage with the idiocy of his cult like campaign. The over doneness of their fakery, their counterfeit, their bogusness, matches the use of a football set for his crazed spectators. Another sign that the right and left unconscious imaging machines have blurred, merged into the display the spectator will rapture in tonight as they do with the poverty of Hollywood movies, not the intelligence of cinema that would critique this. No change, simply quicksand for the idiocy of America. It is so depressing.

Jean, CANADA   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

You can always count on CNN to post this crap!!!! CNNTC –

CNN...THE NEW TABLOID CHANNEL.

Moish   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

McSleaze. Simply no words... Doesn't sound like much of an honorable vet to me. I guess he spent too much time with his draft dodging toxic twin.

Tony   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

McCain is about as exciting as watching cement harden. Yawn!

Bruce   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Don't need to watch this ADD is willbe full of mindless LIES and untruths that will be egerly sucked up by the McCain Supporters and trotted as PROFF POSITIVE that when you tell a lie often enough someone is stupid enough to think it is true.

Can you post this with out McCain getting mad at you

JJ   August 28th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

All I have to say is that the news media better not interrupt one second of Obama's historic speech with this "Breaking news garbage" for one second!

What a disgrace McCain!

Abul   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

"SOCHI, Russia (CNN) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of orchestrating the conflict in Georgia to benefit one of its presidential election candidates."

How about this???? Mr. McCain

RH   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

See? The Republicans have no shame. THAT's how you win an election in America.

WOW - Cedar Hill, TX   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

/WOW what a jerk!,, but thats fine, run all the ads you want....you will never beat Obama......

McCain watch for the rain next week.....

Stan   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Whats wrong with this McCain guy? I am a first time voter and he is not selling himself to me! Just telling me about Obama. I know Obama's issues. I hate people who concentrate on saying bad things about others. Mr. McCain,, Ask for my vote. I am not stupid, I will figure out Obama for myself.

Sherry, Atlanta   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

BY THE WAY. . .WILL MCCAIN RUN THE AD ABOUT HIS (1) VIETNAM EXPERIENCE, HOW HE MADE ANTI-AMERICAN STATEMENTS (2) HOW HE CHEATED ON HIS CRIPPLED WIFE, CAROL (3) HOW HE HAS NO SUPPORT FROM OUR MILITARY, THAT IS NOW SERVING (4) HIS INVOLVEMENT WITH 'KEATING 5 SAVINGS AND LOAN!

MCCAIN. . .AMERICA NEEDS STRAIGHT TALK!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

Joe   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

McBush is scared of Obama. He knows he can't win it on his own merit so he has to resort to lies and dirty politics. Elect this dude and this country goes down the tube.

JOE KILOZ   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I—-AM—-FROM—-THE—-DEEP—-SOUTH—-AND—-AM—-UNEDUCATED—-ALSO—-SUPPORT—-BUSH—-MOREOVER—-MY—KEYBOARD—-IS—-STUCK—-IN—-CAPS—-AND—-USE—-A—-DASH—-INSTEAD—-OF—-THE—MORE—-COMMONLY—-USED—-SPACE

cathie   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I am a Hillary "gal" voting for Obama. Republicans as usual are acting like children. You had your "7" years. It's time to give up and shut up!

Jedeki   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Senator McCain was an honorable man. RIP Senator McCain. Candidate McCain is despicable.

Old white woman in Alabama   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I hope Obama shows McCain the same courtesy on the night McCain gives his speech. A well placed ad by Obama may be the only thing that keeps people awake during the McCain speech.

Adam   August 28th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Who really cares if he airs this ad during his acceptance speech? The major networks are NOT going to break away from it. They are not going to talk about it during the speech. The only ones who will pay attention to it are the ones who are already firmly in the McCain camp. I do think this is dirty in a way, but it is not surprising. The GOP has a way of making distorting facts to accomplish their mission.

Concerned in Alabama   August 28th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

McNasty has shown America that he is not the Maverick he wants us to think he is.

His attacks are coming straight out of the Karl Rove's play book.

Obiden was right....McDirty used to be different/respected but he has subjected himself to the Republicans old nasty attack ads.

Wasn't it McRoveBush that said he wasn't going to run a nasty campaign..........?

Enough Said!

Obama/Biden Good choice   August 28th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

MCCAIN IS GOING TO FINALLY COME CLEAN AND TELL THE WORLD, THAT IT WAS GEORGE BUSH WHO TOLD THE GEORGIANS TO ATTACK RUSSIA SO THAT THE AMERICANS CAN FEAR A VOTE TO JOHN MCCAIN.

Reality Check Richmond Virginia   August 28th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

more contempt for the American voter, McCain?

Tony   August 28th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Hey Christina:

Got that right.

If McCain had any kind of record to run on, instead of the same as Bush, he wouldn't have to attack 247.

Sniff, Sniff....is that a two-time loser I smell???

karen-phoenix   August 28th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I have recently signed a petition to major companies that if they advertise on any channel that will carry McCain's negative, lying ads we will be boycotting their products! Hundreds of thousands of people are signing this petition. HIT the republicans in their pocket book which is the ONLY thing a republican can feel!!! I'm a recovering republican and sooo ashamed of the republican party!

No McCain No How   August 28th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

"exciting and unprecedented."
lol...is McCain actually going to run an ad about the issues? Unprecedented? well, that would mean McCain running a ad that contains the truth

anonymouys   August 28th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

mccains not going to win even with romney on the ticket

CW4Barack   August 28th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Is this going to be ad where Obama is dressed up in a Toga standing in from of the two pillars like in the bible......we've seen it.....yeah whatever, Obama is the messiah, he is a rock star, he is a celebrity.....the bigger question is....what are you, a maverick or just Bush's sidekick.

Come with something exciting like how you are going to help us with healthcare, tuition, gas prices, ending the war and transfering those wasted dollars to fix domestic affairs.....things that Obama have been proposing all along, if only people would listen....yeah that would be exciting McBush!

No how, no way, NO MCCAIN!

ET from OMAHA   August 28th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Bring it on OLD McSame. Not this time.
We will run ads including your Houses, old wife you cheated on
Everything will come to light.
You want to play? Let's play

Doug in Seattle   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Good! Let McCain spend his money unwisely. Advertising during Obama's moment in the spotlight will only make McCain look desperate and spiteful. What better way to reveal the real McCain!

FrankSmith   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

How can anyone who loves this nation cast a vote for a senile, grumpy old man?

AJ   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

McCain is such a hater. He has nothing else better to do but down Obama because he's not as popular, not as charming, and can't win without tearing him to pieces.

Rudy NYC   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

To Billy,

Yes. That is what most conservative, right wing imperialists do. Just watch the political talk shows when the conventions are done. Just listen to any conservative talk radio show, or television show. Yes.

GenPatton   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

To the knucklehead who said the Demo's are not going to try to steal the spotlight next week: What color is the sky in your world?

Of course they will. The Libs have no real platform, other than the typical tax/spend policies.

Please be an informed voter and look at each issue and see who has the experience and leadership.

McCain/?

Jorge   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Don't be surprised if the McCain campaign comes up with some excuse to wiggle out of the debates. They must be quaking in their boots over the prospect of putting him on national TV without his cue cards or a handler whispering in his ear.

The "prickly" interview he gave to a couple of "Time" reporters is just the tip of the iceberg. Just telling the debate moderators to read his books won't get it.

Rick   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

McCain couldn't name a Vice President because he couldn't remember his name, like he can't remember how many houses he has.

too old McSame

RJ   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

If there is a McCain supporter that can arrange enough words together to make an intelliglbe sentence, could they please enlighten us on his "morals", "judgement", "ethics", "integrity". I see these words bantered about by his supporters. How do these words relate to his affair that he had while married to his crippled wife. How do they relate to the fact that he was having an affair with a woman who would run around with a married man? Please someone please explain how that's "moral", "ethical", showing good "judgement", exuding "integrity". Please someone...instead of blasting trite hackneyed sound bites at Obama and making general statements about McCain....please give us those specifics. Explain to us how that makes him a great man. Then, if you're married, explain to me how that would make you feel if the same happened to you. Thanks.

Lillian White   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

let me guess: exciting = obama will be in it

go ahead and air it john. i'll be in the restroom.

Super delegate NJ   August 28th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

I am sick and tired of obamatons. Your candidates quest to kill free speech in this country will fail and you people have seriously subscribed to it. Everytime someone wants to question his past or him as a person he runs to court trying to block. And that is the reason as to why he will not lead this country. Because of him, media houses like CNN censures and will not put anything on their cite that does not favor him. I feel like we are in a third world country and if Americans make a mistake, we will fall into dictatorship. I trust the Americam people and I know we will do the right thing come November.

Anonymous   August 28th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

What are you afraid of John? This does not put you in an appealing light.

Fred   August 28th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Somehow "Exciting" and "John McCain" don't don't seem to go together very easily........

....Maybe he's going to announce he just got a "Great Deal" on
some FEMA trailers from some of his corporate lobby buddies....
and is going to be air droping them over New Orleans in the wake of Gustav.

Hey, don't laugh..... McCain has a record of voting for things just as outrageous.

CC from Chicago   August 28th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Is someone feeling left out??? Maybe a little needy? I think McCain needs a hug. Is it me or does it look like he's sitting there screaming; "ooooo me me me me, somebody look at me, here I am, me me me!"

Louise   August 28th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

you Obama supporters are just vile and so childish. Cant you ever just debate, why do you only post trash whenever mccain's name is mentioned.
I told a friend to go and check this board out and she said she could never look at it as you all dont seem normal.

Joe Regis   August 28th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

McCain and the repubs lost all credibility. Domestically and abroad.

No more repubs this year.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

CitizenAJ   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

You know who will carry this ad? NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, and MSNBC. If you want to really hear what the candidates have to say without the over analysis, dribbled commentary and opinions of so-called "strategist and political analyst", watch the conventions on C-SPAN. Commerical free, brings you every speaker and as a voter, you can then get the meat of what a candidate stands for and their party. The others try to "tell you" what the person just said instead of determining that yourselves. If you don't want to have this sleezy McCain ploy of an ad interrupt your viewing of the convention tonight, turn to C-SPAN to view the convention.

I think we can all "think" for ourselves. We don't need the help of commentators and their "best political" teams.

Christina P., Buffalo NY   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

I'm afraid for McCain. I don't think the repugs want him to be their candidate. All he can do is attack – he has no plan, and no competent support system. He can't go up against the new centuries political "machine" with ancient tactics. Throwing rocks just won't cut it anymore.

Wayne   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Anyone voting for this sinile old man is racist, rich and does not care what happens to the country.

McCain gives a hoot about the country, he just wants to outshine his father and grandfather, besides, he ist not presidential at all.

All he is offering is smear and the same.

Tired   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

McCain you have got be kidding to try to pi$s on an Historic Night. I am not talking about Barack speaking, I am talking about what this night means in history for America. You have the nerve to try to pi$s on it with your tired antics. You should be ashamed and I hope that it backfires on your campaign. Can the American people celebrate a night in history, (again I am not talking about Barack), and reflect what this night means in America, the 45th Anniversary of MLK's "I Have a Dream speech" without you trying to ruin it.? You should be banished from America.

Jim   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

I just can't believe how much hate I still read about Obama on here. Beside's the fact that he is a good hearted person and so is JOe Biden, these are genuine folks that truly care for the next guy, and some of you are making them out to be demons or undeserving of your vote (because of your relentless hate that you cannot open your eye's).

On top of this team being genuinely good hearted caring people, they have such a great stance on the issues. On healthcare, global warming, the economy, education, and little things like the bill of rights for people with credit cards which I love! I hated when I had high bills from school and all of a sudden my credit card raised my interest with no warning, for no reason! I paid on time always and all of a sudden it skyrockets, they just wait for the oppurtune time when they know you can't afford to pay the bill.

These issues, people tend to forget, some people just love drama and are so self centered they can't see past themselve's or the problems we face. Like I said before, luckily us college students will be out in full force come November, so spew all the hate you want Puma's and republican's, it will just further remind us to come out in November. I thank you for fueling my fire, I cannot wait until November! And I've never voted before in my life, but I am more anxious than ever now!

Doug R.   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Take a hike old man. You are out of touch with the American people. We don't appreciate your lies and negativity.

Tom in Delaware   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Looking forward to hearing who's going to be on the other half of the "A" team!

Looking forward to the competition with the other team:

Obama Bi(de)n Drama

Dave   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

....going to watch C-Span, where their strings aren't being pulled by McCain

eds   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Lame and desperate. Honorable??? NOT.

Sue   August 28th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

McCaib? Exciting? That is the biggest joke since he began his campaign! I will be watching CSpan, so that this warmonger does not interrupt my right ot watch one of the most historical nights in American history because he and the Republicans wants to be a spoiler and diminish the moment.

Sue   August 28th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Why is John McCain acting like a 8-year old little boy??

I know you are but what am I???

Dan, Maryland   August 28th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Tear.....McCain isn't as popular as Obama. Only 3-5 thousand people come out to listen to him while Obama has gotten tens of thousands in the US and abroad. When you're losing a popularity contest that badly the last thing you want to do is point out that you're not popular by throwing up a celebrity add and saying you'll get a whole 15,000 people to an event....WOW! Honestly, McCain could have had my vote if he was the McCain of 2000, but with the push he's made to appease the right wing base and his increasingly negative campaign after specifically saying he would campaign about the issues, I have lost ALL of my respect for him.

Ross in MD   August 28th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Don't kid yourself McCain, nothing you do is exciting.

Maybe he is going to have another ad with blonde models. At least we'll have some eye candy.

Mike from CA.   August 28th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Well I'm sure CNN will help and give it lots of free air time, and their talking heads, including their so-called journalists will be harping on it, all the while pretending that they are covering news, while actually manufacturing news.

Chi4Obama   August 28th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Aren't the terms "McCain" and "Exciting" contradictary in nature.

Filipina   August 28th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

McSame! McSame go away now, go and listen with McBush now

Deborah   August 28th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I'm VERY excited right now to know that McCain may pick Kay Hutchinson for his VP!

Please Pick Kay Hutchinson! Then you will have my exuberant support and you will answer the prayers of good women everywhere!

Fingers crossed!

McCain 08

Kelby from Houston, TX   August 28th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

ANOTHER CAMPAIGN AD FROM JOHN McCAIN?!?!??!

I'll bet CNN can't wait to put it on air and online. Maybe this will help generate enough controversy to boost their ratings. Especially since the plain old new just doesn't do it for the American viewer anymore.
MORE SPIN CNN! You spin that story AND SPIN IT GOOD!

(singing) WHEN A STORY COMES ALONG YOU MUST SPIN IT
COME ON AND SPIN IT...INTO SHAPE! DON'T GIVE UP! IT'S NOT TOO LATE! TO SPIN IT!!!
SPIN IT GOOD

charles   August 28th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

nothing exciting from a 72 year warmonger.war is ugly not exciting. anyone who calls war exciting needs their heads examined together with chief warmonger John McBush MacCain.l rest my case.

Sleepless in NC   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

No matter what party you belong to, today is going to be a historic part of American history, shame on John McCain for trying to tarnish it in any way. We've come a long way fellow Americans, we should be allowed to be proud of ourselves. John McCain, stop raining on the Countries Parade

Murray   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I used to like John McCain, I'd have never voted for him because he's a Republican, but I liked him a lot better before he sold out and started pandering to the Bushies to get to be President.

That's not a Maverick that's a sidekick – Bob Casey.

4 MORE MONTHS! 4 MORE MONTHS! 4 MORE MONTHS!

AA   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

John McCain is computer illiterate. His wife has to operate the computer for him. This reluctance of him to learn computers is a horrible trait for a president. How could he react to an emergency
such as another 9/11 quickly. Add that to his age and his failing memory. That is really scary. To be president youre mind has to be operating on all cylinders. In that respect McCain is not ready for the job.

Danny   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

They are all FULL OF TRASH

tim, boston   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

mcshameless: "there is no conflict of interest between me and the corporate lobbysts around me, as our interests perflectly coincide."

Bush: "i like the haves and the have mores, hehehe."

neither of the two never had any bearings to lose.

so do about half the americans.

Sally   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

It won't matter, anyway. I have learned over the past three days that if I want to actually see what is happening at the convention (instead of watching your "best political team on television" making things up) - I need to watch it on C-SPAN, or on the great HD live feed being provided by Dish Network. But thanks for the warning about the venom, CNN! All of us, who actually care about our Democracy do appreciate knowing where we don't need to turn.

Blueray98   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I can't wait to see it. McCain's ads have been brilliant so far. This ad will probably be no exception.

hmm mmm   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

THE MEDIA WILL FALL FOR IT, MCWHINE ISN'T GETTING ANY ATTENTION SO HE THROWS A FIT!

BILLY BOY   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I KNOW THE SAME THING HE ALWAYS DOES AVOID THE REAL ISSUES AND ATTACK OBAMA !

Rudy NYC   August 28th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

How much do you want to bet that it will be condescending and scornful, another attempt to make a joke out of the Obama campaign.

Biffington, Biff   August 28th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

ZERO campaign ettiquette and respect.

dirty-trick republicans....

huh..... WHAT honor.

it 'that' HONORABLE?

objective   August 28th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

CNN, John McCain continues to play you like a fiddle.

One good thing from this election is that I have rediscovered PBS.

Carmen Colorado   August 28th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

What a joke. Give the people more credit than that, we (the people) are smarter than you. If it was't for Fox and CNN you would not get as much coverage, they only print the comments that they want and fox is just in their own little world and that is the pretend world.

Ramona   August 28th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

I am disgusted by his tactics! I really thought he was a gentleman, but he has proven otherwise. And shame on him. Obama all the way! McCain, although he served well in the military, has no idea what it takes to be a world leader. Obama does! Enough said..... Obama/Biden ALL THE WAY!!!!!

Darth Vader   August 28th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

So is Putin telling the truth?

Michael "C" Lorton, Virginia   August 28th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Just practical politics being played to alarm the populace with a series of hobglobins....believe me it is going to take more than and advertisement or message approved by McCain to take away the thunder that the Democrats will experience tonight..

JoelWhy   August 28th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

You know, CNN isn't liberal or conservative - it's just LAZY! This isn't news. An anonymous source saying that Hillary feels slighted isn't news. Putting two pundits on the screen to recite talking points isn't news. Publishing a candidate's press release ISN'T NEWS!
It's just an easy way for them to provide shallow, pointless nonsense. Why don't you guys try something new - like researching a worthwhile story, dissecting a candidate's policies, etc.

Anonymous   August 28th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Of course it's only being shown in battleground states; they know CNN will air it nationally for free.

melani   August 28th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

So, he's going to be speaking directly to Obama as Obama is speaking directly to the nation? Does he think Obama will be watching television at the same time? I'll be sure to stick to C-span.

chrissy   August 28th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Can't wait to see the ad...Mccain is crazy funny. I love it!

American   August 28th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Who cares what McLame does.........

Like the Clintons said..."No Way...No How....No McCain".

Bill and Hill took it to McLoser and the RePUGs...LOL

OBAMA/BIDEN '08/12!

coinyer   August 28th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

ugh!

no trickle down...   August 28th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

"exciting and unprecedented".... he's going to concede to Obama?
Good man, good man!

Jeanne   August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

McCain just can't stand it !!

Teri   August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Really! What a huge surprise that the McCain campaign would do that! And, this from a man who said he would not run a dirty campaign. The McCain of a few years ago, this Democrat would have voted for in a heartbeat. The McCain of today NEVER!

Rocco Pompa   August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

McCain's campaign cannot even write their Own Ads. Most everything you'll see from McCain is a makeover of something from Hillary and Obama's primary run.

I feel that McCain is such a looser that even the Republicans could have done better, but I am reminded we did Elect GW. Pray to God we have learned from that mistake.

Ali   August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Thank God for McCain.
Michelle and Obama blew this election by not supporting Hillary.

Michelle has convinced her husband not to select Hillary because Michelle would be overshadowed. Basically Michelle is jelous.

With Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama could have made history – but instead, Obama chose not to do so.

Obama hogged history. So Hillary’s speech will likely produce no gain for Obama. Instead, it will lay the basis for a lasting resentment at Obama’s failure to select her as VP.

Obama can't win the votes of women, especially older women.

Hillary's speech the other night made Obama's chance of winning those women voters a lot harder, if not impossible.

tim, boston   August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Mcshameless never had any bearings to speak of or lose, LOLOL.

the "I was POW so i am entitled to be president" mcshamelss and

the "i am the decider, hehehe" bush

are in the same category.

dumb and dumber.

Anonymous   August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Maybe it's an ad telling the truth and coherently laying out his policy positions and why he believes he'll make a better president than Barak Obama.

It would certainly be unprecedented for him.

Dave Chandler   August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

The McSame campaign seems to be getting more desperate and pathetic by the minute.

Tick. Tick. Tick.

How many stunts and teases are they going to pull to do ANYTHING to distract even just a little bit from Obama's speech tonight?

Their internal polling must be showing ol'Johnny sinking like a stone - there isn't any confidence coming out of that campaign organization whatsoever.

vic nashville,Tn   August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Tonight is Obama’s night
Digest the fact
Hillary 2012

Billy   August 28th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Is McCain going to try to talk over Obama during the debates?

JW   August 28th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

C'mon John – don't tell me Obama is black, that's your last hold card. You've got nothing else to sell.

Kijanna   August 28th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Obama camp should return fthe avor to starting Sunday and throughout the republican convention. It will be great to see Joe Biden giving it hard to more of the same, Obama following up with hard hitting responses, and countless adverts on tv. Basically swamp these weasles message of hope.

sine   August 28th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Pathetic!! The historic moment in itself should make everyone sit back and acutally think for a second. Not just democrats, but republicans, independents, blacks and whites.

Don't you understand this is history – no matter how you vote in Nov – none of you will ever be able take this moment away no matter how negative or cruel.

KC   August 28th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Any surprise here? Just think, if McCain wins, how is he going to handle policy issues.... I can hear McCain now "Cindy! China is getting all the attention call my pal in Georgia and have him stir up the Russians." Yea you rock McCain.

Obama/Biden Good choice   August 28th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

ARE WE SURPRISED? JOHN MCCAIN REMINDS ME OF THE DESPERATE CHEERLEADER WHO HAS LOST THE ATTENTION OF THE STAR QUATERBACK, BECAUSE HE WANTS SOMEONE WITH SUBSTANCE AND A BRAIN. SO THE DESPERATE CHEERLEADER DOES WHAT SHE HAS TO DO, EVEN IF IT'S UNDERHAND TO GET HIS ATTENTION BACK.

MCCAIN=DESPERATE CHEERLEADER

QUATERBACK=NEWS COVERAGE

Billy   August 28th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Why is the pattern of this whole election:

The country pays attention to Obama.
McCain stomps his feet in anger, screaming "Look at me! Look at me!"

Why can't McCain capture interest without trying to tear down Obama?

No more of the same   August 28th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

They don't want voters to hear the truth about how much of a disaster the current administration has put this country in. And how McCain is 4 more years of the same. They have just wasted their money though because no one will watch it during Obama's speech lol.

Jim Wade, Iowa   August 28th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

McCain is so boring I fall asleep just reading about him...

Spencer from VA   August 28th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Boy! The things people do to get some attention. Are you upset Mr. McCain that you're not getting enough air time? Nag Nag Nag.

Obama/Biden 08

WOWWOW   August 28th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

F R O M,,,,,,,U N I V E R S A L,,,,,,,S T U D I O S,,,,,,,,,,,,,I T ' S,,,,,,,B A R A CK

,,,,,,,,,,,,,F O R ,,,,,,,,,,,,,P R E S,,,,,,,,,,,S T A R R I N G,,,,,,U N A S S U M I N G

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,H U M B L E,,,,,,,,,,,C A N D I D A T E,,,,,,,

VON BISMARK,Vienna.   August 28th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Desperate loser.Did not realise his dream of chaos in DNC.Pathetic!

Sherry Cohen-Richards   August 28th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

"is the McCain campaign's latest in a series of attempts to pull media attention away from the Democratic National convention" – the operative word here is "attempts" – and McCain talks about a clean campaign?

Filipina   August 28th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

McSame is an idiot lol

Franky   August 28th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

LOL!!! You know what's funny?? I'm gonna echo what my dad said AND the right wing...

You could do whatever the heck you want, we got no choice BUT if people REALLY wanna know the true Maverick, we don't mind doing it again, LOL!!! You know, something like that, LOL!!!

I'm telling you, Conservatives are upset, they feel left out...

brad   August 28th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Hopefully it will be an ad with something to say about McCain and his vision. Doesn't say much if is all negative all the time. Basically means you are fearing of your opponent's ideas. Personally, ads are a waste of time and money. This coming from an ad based career person.

Spencer from VA   August 28th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

No one cares about his divisive ads. But two can play that game though. I hope the Dems slam him during the RNC just as he is doing now duing the DNC. The Low Road Express keeps going the wrong route.

Obama/Biden 08

Joe - Wilwaukee, WI   August 28th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Here is the McCain strategy:

Stomp their feet and yell "LOOK AT ME!! LOOK AT ME!!"

JOE KILOZ   August 28th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

S H O W--O B A M A ' S--H U M U L I T Y--A N D-Y O U ' R E -–I N

Donna   August 28th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

does Senator McCain not have the courage to allow Senator Obama to speak and the public to hear him? A strong candidate would permit him to do so, then respond on the issues.

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   August 28th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

And the media is going to fall for it again? Seems like they buy almost no air time for some of these ads and get all the free advertising they want from places like CNN. I think the real news story should be how McCain is attempting to use the press not the ads themselves.

Rashawn   August 28th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Lame...Just let him have his time. You will have your time next week...He's not going to try and draw attention away from you. There are two hurricanes to do that. Once again, the American people are more important than John McBush

Abby   August 28th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

There is nothing decent honorable about this man. Plays dirty and is unfair. Just all the things we teach our children not to be.

OBAMA 08!

Abby   August 28th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

There is nothing decent honorable about this man. Plays dirty and is unfair. Just all the things we teach our children not to be.

OBAMA 08!

Lorna, NY   August 28th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

McCain is a LOSER!

Jeff D, South Bend, IN   August 28th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

McCain is like Bob Dole Jr. He's a bumbling old man who puts people completely to sleep.

Debbie   August 28th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Who wants a crazy and childlish person to lead this country. McCain is old, sick and tired. He needs to go lay down and think about how studpid he must be to play these kinds of game. McCain get a life and stop thinking you can win with this petty stuff.

Don   August 28th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Greg, NY   August 28th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Someone tell this man that nuclear explosions and pictures of terrorists aren't "exciting."

Max   August 28th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Nobody cares about McCain's petty attack ads. They're only impressing himself.

Pete   August 28th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Another boring ploy. When is Panama's great son going to tell Americans what he is going to do or not do for this country?

AVERAGE JOE   August 28th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

who really wants this guy?

have we not learn?

35 Southbound   August 28th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Dirty, dirty, dirty!

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