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He announces a SUPRIZE? shouldent he have done this just to do the right thing?

Reason,

I don't completely disagree with everything you say but McCain himself said he agrees with Bush policies 95% of the time. What does that say to you?

As far as the ire from the "liberals". We give as good as we get. Just check out the comments above and below yours.

This happen on this day, was no coincidence. It was planed well in advance. Good luck Obama..

Why do Obama fans have to be so indignant all the time. Could it be that Obama simply inspires hatred and animosity-so much for hope and change. Of course, Obama has never said what kind of change!!

What was this trying to accomplish? It's nice that he's congratulating Senator Obama, but how does this work for him?

Sen Obama is very presidential and very considerate.

Sen McCain is a little old child who stabs people in the back. Just wait and see.

Obama/Biden '08

John Mccain has always been my hero and example of how members of the senate should be. I was very excited to support him at the beginning when he was authentic and independent. but since after the primaries when he hooked up with Carl Rove, Shawn Hannity, and the hateful Rush Limbaugh, he lost my whole family's respect.
He should be ashamed for giving in to those so call conservatives and their low devisive ways of dealing with fellow americans!!!

Oh, please. I don't believe that plastic bastard for one second...

How sad that some are you are so jaded that you can't see goodwill and kindness when it's right in front of you.

I am diehard pro-McCain and I think Obama is a socialist, but given the history of how we have treated blacks in this country, if I were black, I would vote for Obama no matter his policies.

I can appreciate how historic tonight is going to be. I wouldn't vote for Obama because of it but I can absolutely appreciate it and be really, really proud of it. And especially on the 45th anniversary of the greatest speech of the 20th century.

Did anyone see Juan Williams the other night after Michelle Obama's speech? He has been pretty hard on Obama but it was as if the magnitude of the situation hit him all at once. He couldn't keep the tears out of his eyes. Seeing that drove the point home with me in a very profound way. It's hard to explain.

So, enjoy your moment Barry. We're proud of the situation. But here's hoping that Michael Steele or J.C. Watts or Herman Cain becomes the first black president in 4 or 8 years.

The media has a lot to do with this mess. They have sensationalize things that are very trivial. And of course, we are just to gullible to go with it.

That is . . . uncomfortably brilliant. Well-played, McCain. Well-played.

Dear Obama supporters, the rest of the world that doesn't like your candidate is not evil, stupid, the enemy, retarded, racist, or lesbians. Please get over yourselves.

WOW! I can't believe all the idiots on here posting about how bad McCain is for having negative ads! I mean are you trying to tell me that Obama has not done one negative ad? If so he must be the cleanest politician ever!.... NOT! I mean look at how nasty Billary Clinton was with her ads of Obama. Now she is supporting someone just a few months ago she said would not be a suitable president.

I have still not made up my mind who I am going to vote for, but I can tell you that it was very cordial.

I agree it should not be a pat on his head but a kick in his pants.

Obama needs to be kicked a good many times from now till election night.

Yes you people that speak of how the GOp and McCain are nothing but haters but after reading a few things said from you people its the pot calling the kettle black.

It's sad that people's blind hatred for all things Republican force them to lump McCain in with Bush/Cheney's disaster. Yeah, the country needs change, the the repubs know it. That's why they've finally given McCain the nod.

He has been lambasted in his presedential runs in 96 and 2000 by his own party, because he was too liberal for their tastes. He has always been an honorable man during his career in public service. He stood by his convictions even when it caused him grief within his own party. Nobody's perfect, but he definitely doesn't deserve the ire that he receives from alot of people on the liberal side of the fence.

John McCain will be the next President of the USA.

He will be elected Because he has experience and will do the job.

Obama is just a rock star and his running mate Biden is a plagizrier.

Who would you rather have answering the 3 am phone call.

Clueless Obama or Rock solid McCain.

good try mccain, but that is honestly the worst attempt at sincerity i have seen in a long time. this ad seems loaded with sarcasm and patronization.

Very nice gesture.

People if you don't know your History JOHN MC CAIN fought against MLK for years now all of a sudden he cares or IS it a Political MOve

This is all for show. Whether it's Obama or McCain, all of us are like sheep being led to the slaughter. When everything is all said and done, whoever is eventually elected president should make good on their promises. Any supporter who has been really enthusiastic during the primaries and the campaigns shouldn't stop and be complacent once the election is over. To take this country back for the people, the people have to act and do something.

BUSH AND McCAIN SUCK EGGS ON A STICK SO DONT FOR MORE PIAN AND HEARTACHE VOTE FOR PEACE AND CALMNESS

BARACK OBAMA WWWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):):):):):):):):)!!!!!!

Mccain is a flip-flopping idiot who will say anything to get votes. Obama has a detailed plan, supporters on all sides, and a focus on using our tax dollars at home at the same time he is using diplomacy to reduce anger toward americans abroad. This balanced focus will save our economy, create good jobs, reduce wars.........

Not a McCain supporter, but what a great thing to say. I was completely surprised.

OBAMA 08!

Just as truthful as those bogus Clinton speeches the last two nights.

This is why I have decided to vote for McCain. He is ready to lead our nation. In 1980, Walter Mondale selected Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate, and we all know what happened. Now, the demo's are poised to repeat history, 28 years later. This is truly a great moment.

Like to see honest sportsmanship coming from a politician,

HE probably counldn't think of a tear down that woudn't make him look

bad, because that's how politician think don't ya know.

Kendall
San Antonio

THIS FROME ONE WHO VOTED AGAINST MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY...
NICE TRY!!!! NO WAY. NOHOW. NO MCCAIN

I have a question, to the guy whose name is "I'm sick and tired of Nobama", what the hell does 'Nobama' mean? I understand using it in the context of "No how, no way, nobama", but the way you are saying it, it almost sounds like you're attaching the 'N' word to Obama.

Just go away you racist jerk.

Obama has more than half the nation congratulating him. He does not need sarcastic extra "T"s .

He has another ad coming out during Obama's speech. I hear it is not a very nice one. What a surprise!!!!

This is the televised equivalent of a pat on Barack Obama's head. "Nice job, boy."

WOW the guy does have a little bit of respect still in him, glad to see he can still be civil.

you won't find such decency out of the Messiah camp.
Where did Bill run off to today? Guess he couldn't take it any more.
Is obama arriving at the Field on a donkey waving palm fronts, walking across the Platte or parting the waters of sloans lake.?
What a joke. Sure has a lot of kids fooled.
McCain 08

Good for McCain.. You won't catch the rock star....i mean..candidate, Barack doing this (unless he can get Britney and Paris to appear with him!

GO AWAY OBAMA!!!!!

Mr McCain,
Very much appreciated the rest from negative ads. You just gained a point or two in my estimation. Barack still gets my vote, and has my heart but I dislike you less now than I did a few minutes ago.

This is complete spin but while we are getting it.....

Thanks, Senator McCain.

WOAH...WAIT! This from a man who fought the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday for years???

Not buying it!

No Way....No How...No McCain!

This is ridiculous! John McCain is all of a sudden playing pretty. Give me a Break...

Nice job, Senator McCain!!

McCain voted agaist the MLK Day bill because they refused to remove another paid holiday to offset the cost like most other states had done.

There's a reason why we now have 'Presidents Day'.

It's historic and exciting to offer congratulations? Considering Mc Cain never supported observing MLK day, I might be exciting and historic to him. He's switch out from the negative tactics that haven't polled well.
And, he's taking notes from the Obama campaign that has been more positive. Even people who won't vote for Obama observe that he always congratulates or praises his rivals before critizing them. They would say that he's pandering or paying lip service. Can any critic of Obama call this a sincere gesture? Negativity doesn't pay. Old news, so is this ad.

Obama , a big flip-flop.

During all primaies, he was shouting against age-old-Washington-politicians, and now he is with them .

Poor Judgement, , he has failed to live with his words.

He has showed that for "Power", he will do anything, like throwing his grandma and his friends of 20-year under the bus.

Its as I've always said: McCain is a good person, with bad policies. Thank You. But I, and everyone else, should vote for issues.

Obama 08 and '12
Clinton '16

As much as I want to be pleased, this seems hypocritical given the recent slew of attack ads...

Will the real John McCain please stand up?

NO MORE REPUBLICANS.

I am still repenting for voting for Bush in last two elections. I am NOT A DUMB ANYMORE.

VOTE OBAMA.

It seems to be a transparent fact that only certain opinions are chosen to be posted here, so I will sandwich my message between two lines and see what happens. I'm an independent voter. I have researched unbiased sources to make a responsible decision. John (trying not to use his last name which gets an automatic cut to the editing floor) is a moderate. MOderates serve the widest swath of people far better than one who sways to either side. His record of senate votes show a centrist voting style...voting clearly down the middle on issues of: economy, social issues, and foreign affairs. He is the strongest of the two candidates and worth an unbiased look. He is more likely to be the best leader for our country at this time. Just a thought I'm sharing, ... between the lines.

VOTE Obama.

Well,
This is his first accomplishment in government service since he became the junior Senator from Illinois. Now he can put at least one thing down under accomplishments.

This is his"exciting" ad?!?!?! Kudos for taking a moment to commend Barack but give me a break...this is just another ploy to try and gain some attention when none is deserved.

Ya know he just needed to make a statement to the world, why only run it in key states if he is sincere? the rest of us don't count?

Surprising indeed. As political as it may be.

if McCain honestly meant to solicitate Obama and wanted to show respect and recognize his achievements, he should have waited till after the convention. People are not stupid and i reject his tactics to play with our intelligence. You can compete vigorously but still
respect your opponent. This is Obama's night so please give him the due. Your own day is just few days away!

John McCain, help America get rid of this corrupted politician Obama. Thanks a million!

I'm not buying it. The true test of this new tone is if he stands by his negative ad cycle. But does this mean Lieberman, the "nice guy" pick, is more likely?

If I believed this was actually genuine and wasn't a pathetic attempt to try to seem like a different person than the one who has been repeated slamming Obama to anyone who would listen, I might actually appreciate and respect this gesture.

One little ad forced on us by a scheming, Rovian campaign team doesn't change who McCain is.

Did McCain escape Rove's clutches for a few hours?

In all seriousness, this might be something if McCain was running that "respectful campaign of ideas" he mused about several weeks ago.

It just doesn't fly when you've been calling Obama a cheap suit for the past month.

Next time you have something personal to say, try picking up the phone because Obama's achievement is NOT about you, John.

It will be even more historic, Mr. McCain, when you, a white man, will be watching Mr Obama, a black man, taking the oath of office as the President of the United States of America. Save all your congratulations for that historic day!

oh come on another male president is not historic...MORE HISTORIC WOULD HAVE BEEN A WOMAN PRESIDENT.

Obama is master of copying..

He will copy this too....

Well done Obama. Well said McCain.

McCain – multple personalities is showing through...just want they'll run a snide, vile version tomorrow!

George W. Bush for 8 years has been CEO of corporate America. Will we get a President this year or another CEO for Corporate America. Will obama disband the market based corporate run govt that runs our federal govt or continue more of the same free market corporate supremacy government? If yes, America is doomed. We must find out if this "change" is toward a bigger corporate America or toward taking back our constitutional republic.

I hope this, at least, means he WON'T step on Obama's night to "leak" Pawlenty as his Veep.

ATTENTION ALL!

These are the purposes of this ad:

1) Honest congratulations; it's an historical moment
2) Try to come off as the victim of the recent attacks and play the nice guy after all the mud he's slung
3) Try to make Barack look like the ungracious bad guy when he criticizesMcCain in his acceptance speech anyway.

Don't let it distract you. Yes, McCain is more experienced, but his policy proposals are the same proven disasters as Bush's, and will lead to the same results if he's elected. So don't elect him.

genius.

now if only he'll change all his stances on social issues and war.

I can already see that many of the lightbulbs in peoples heads have been SMASHED!!!.

Please give me a break!!!! McCain was the very one to vote against MLK holiday from the beginning but many don't see that as an issue but rejoice in having that day off.

No way, no how, NO MCCAIN!

Give the guy a break. For those who criticize him, I mean, there's just no pleasing you guys. Just take it for what it is at face value...an acknowledgement of history. Not everything has to be spin.

Today all Americans are proud of Barack Obama and what he has accomplished. To think we finally have an African-American nominee for President is remarkable. If it were any other election and John McCain wasn't his opponent I would be voting for Obama. However, I have to go with who has the better policies for our country and who has a record of bipartisanship and not just talk. However, that doesn't take away from the true accomplishments of Obama and his supporters. Congrats!

The Republicans need to back off and let the Dems have their moment. They will have plenty of time during their own convention to have their say. The fact that they would consider what I feel is more of an intrusion to this moment in history with attack ads and statements speaks volumes to me of how insecure they really are about this election. I think it's tacky and they need to stop.

Is this the same man who ABSOLUTELY REFUSED to honor MLK by acknowledging the national holiday in his state? I bet he never thought that decision would be so significant!

It is called "Poetic Justice"

Both sides have had plenty of negative ads throughout this process and it will only get worse. People are saying that McCain's act is just to say "Look at me..." What do you call some guy basically shutting down the city of Denver in a major act of grand-standing. They are all trying to say "Look at me..." It is the game they are playing – they are politicians and at the end of the day they are all friends.
I think either man will do a great job as president, but because of philisophical issues on taxes and the right to live – I will vote for McCain.
I hope whoever gets into office will cut spending and stop the bleeding that Bush and this Democratic congress has allowed to happen.
McCain '08
(by the way Republicans love America just as much as Democrats – just because we have differences of opinion does not mean that we do not all love America!)
(by the way

i might have (for 1 second) thought this to be a sincere message if he didn't need to announce it to every news org out there hours before the events even kicked off tonight.

such an overture of congratulations shows character... Odd, because John McCain has shown little character during these past months with his deceptive adds and attacks on Barack Obama.

Still, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and say "good form John"

No way, no how, no mccain is soooo lame! Is that the best the dems could come up with? Where is the creativity?!

John McCain is a good man and has done more for this country than Obama has.It is really sad when I could not even count on one hand what Obama has done.People have been fooled by Obama and soon everyone will know who the real Obama was.I saw all of Barack's and Michelle's family at the Convention,but where is Barack's stepbrother that lives in Kenya on $1/day.Then look at the huge Greek looking platform Barack is to speek from tonight and the person that did Obama's platfom also did Brittany Spears.I guess John McCain's ad about Brittany did end up being correct.Obama is a FRAUD.Our Country is in serious trouble if Obama wins.

Go McCain.He is the real man for the job!

nevermind that mccain voted against a national holiday for MLK. typical...

If that were a true heart felt congratulation you would have made a personal call not try to pull the wool over Americans eyes as you really cared. You cared about as much as you did about making MLK an official holiday.

YOU AIN’T SLICK!!!!!!!!!!

What's up CNN is this too much truth to make a post?

Obama is, well, nothing more than a politican. Too bad so many of you are being fooled by him.

If it doesn't kill you it will make you stronger. What has Obama endured beside racial confusion to make him strong?

Go McCain! Hillary '12--

I am sure GOP will pay for it to play on one station only.

How long did it take for McCain to switch and start backing a MLKholiday? Oh, thats right, 10 years after the rest of the nation.

Great job McCain

I have to say that I'm surprised. Hard to say if it was sincere or not but at least it wasn't another attack ad with falsehoods.

Sometimes it takes a bigger man to congratulate someone (even if that someone happens to be your opponent) when they do something right. It's good sportsmanship.

Just a thought- can someone understand the gravity of history here, with Obama officially smashing color barriers in earning the nomination, and think it wonderful? And at the same time, want to defeat him in the race for the White House? I would think so.

I'm still voting for Obama, but come on people- in the realm of issues that ought to drive and influence voters, this isn't one of them: it's a nice gesture, but it's no indicator of policy.

It is a ploy to link with Hillary voters.

She's nice with Obama now, he's nice with Obama now. Dems are one big happy family now, he's part of it, too.

Not working, though.

Come on, same old politics its just a PR move. A humble person would have called Obama directly to congratulate him instead of hyping it up as such a great deed.

No Way, No How, No McCain!!

Probably one of the most patronizing things I've seen in a while....

We'll never forget the negative attacks. It won't work this year.

Well, I don't know how much he means that, but it is very nice. It's a welcome change from the constant nonsense attack ads I've been seeing.

No way, no how, no McCain.

I'm sorry, folks. I dont think he was trying to be nice. It is patronizing and condescending. Shame on McShame.

Just politics....Republicans i can't stand them anymore !!!
Mc Cain just tries to show he is a good man !!! That will not work !!! I hope MC Cain will also congratulate Obama pn novembre 4 th in the night !!1 Hmmmmm !

I bet if you play it backwards...

Who is this John McCain and what did he do with the John McCain who's been calling Obama "dangerously naive," a celebrity, and mocking him as the One–a veiled reference to the anti-Christ.

Maybe to John McCain his insults and mockery are all part of the political game.

Maybe to the rest of us, it's time to quit the game playing.

Obama 08

I think what McCain is saying is enjoy your moment right now Obama cause that's all you're gonna have. Let's hope this is the closest that Obama gets to any Greek architecture including the White House!

The positive sentiment is acknowleged, although it is only a way for McCain to get some attention. I susepct that this add is nothing more than a P.R. ploy to try to covey the impression that McCain is not using Rove style negative politics which, in point of fact, he is, has been, and likely will continue using.

Well, nice of him, but he makes it clear that tomorrow he's back on the attack....more negative ads from the man that said 'let's stick to the issues'

no way, no how, no McCain!

Nice try! Sounds like a clip Karl Rove wrote and produced. Bush set the tone for all Republicans.You can't believe a word they say.

Very clever and also well meant

Sick sense of humor if you ask me. He's trying to belittle Obama and talk down to him to play into the inexperience theme.

Big deal, he had to make this comment for historical reasons.

all for show – why not a phone call – but then again its all for show

This isnt a positive ad.... this is put out because he can't stand all the attention on Obama.

So, will Obama look bad if he doesn't return the favor?

Someone should tell McCain that jealousy is an ugly emotion.

Congratulation Barack Obama!

I dont know what to think......it seems like a kind gesture....but coming from mccain, it sounds disingenuous....

Well, I am surprised it is going to be a positive ad. That was nice of him – better than I would have expected.

However, why it was revealed now, when it was supposed to be a SURPRISE? I think he is trying to obscure/deflect all the hoopla going on today about his adviser's majorly idiotic remark about emergency rooms being a form of universal healthcare.

I am still reeling from those statements. This "nice" commercial doesn't erase my disgust.

I'm sorry I can't get over this Healthcare Plan MC SAME has..

Watch out ....It's a TRICK....

"Too often the achievements of our opponents go unnoticed." Is he kidding? Obama's historic campaign has been page-one news for more than a year. The whole world will be watching him tonight, perhaps 80,000 of them in person. The premise of this ad is ridiculous!

"Historic" is right. McCain goes positive.

mccain why dont you congralute obama on november 4 when he wins this election

NIce try, friend.....
Thank but No Thank.!!!.... No more, no way, no McCain !!!

WAKE UP VOTERS: Everything that is done in a campaign is carefully calculated by experts, polling, and focus groups. If you think McCain did this because he is a nice guy, think again. His goal is to win the Presidency–this ad is purely strategic.

Obama for President!

McCain is trying his hardest to get the spotlight. This is really funny.

Do you really think that we think you meant this Give me a Break

hahahaha... i had thought he might do this!

You people act like you have never been through a campaign before. This is how they all are. McCain is being gracious. Why are you people so hateful? If this is the people that Obama attracks, who wants to be part of something that negative?

Okay... but couldn't a phone call do the trick? Why spend all the money on TV ads. Seems like he's screaming, "Look at me. I'm such a nice guy!" It might be too late for that, John.

If this had come without all his attack ads preceding it, I may have believed he was sincere. Nothing is without a political motivation.

Wow! Okay this is totally unexpected I must confess, a sucker punch no doubt but I still like it. Am yet to see it but you've gotta admit, it's a nice gesture... Not bad Mr. McCain, not bad at all.

Obama/Biden '08

nice ad but i still get the feeling that he's up to something negative and his demeanor is that of someone who simply pretending to play nice. much like knowing that a hurricane is coming and those who don't want you to know saying "that' not a hurricane! that's sunshine! can't you tell?"... mccain is bad news no matter what he and his supporters claim...

Wow! Very gracious, McCain. Why don't you do that for the rest of your ads? If you do, I'll definitely respect you more!

Obama/Biden '08

Its a Presidential thing to do.

A nice gesture but why not just contact Obama privately to offer congrats? It just seems very contrived.

Let's try to get some attention!!!

Good for McCain! You think Obama would do this? No way! He's too busy trying to impress people by giving a speech at a football stadium. Well this american is not impressed! I am impressed by an american hero with morals and values. Oh yea- also a stance on issues!

So, is that supposed to make us forget all the dirty, false, negative attack ads? Sorry, too little, too late.

Such a simpleton! McCain–Nobody asked for your approval or wants it. Keep your congratulatory comments for President Bush–your hero.

Well I must admit that was nice but so political he could have easily written a statement and release it to the press. This is in a effort to make him seen as a nice guy instead of the negative attack guy he has been seen as of lately. Either way very historic night indeed.
Obama/Biden 08!

McCain is trying to show himself as "Mr.nice guy" but this does not distance him from the cheap repugnant ads he's been running against Obama.

Recently the President of Georgia praised his friend, John McCain, and said that he had conversations with McCain several times a day. What was discusssed? Did he somehow encourage Saakashvili to attack South Ossetia so that McC could tout his so-called foreign policy experience and sabre-rattle against Russia? Now Cindy is doing "good works" in Georgia .... Putin is accusing the US of being involved in the conflict...hmm...

That was the McCain of 2000–Carl Rove will again take over tomorrow!!!!

I've been wondering at those Dem stars calling McCain a personal friend, though a lethal enemy of the country's future - Hillary, Joe Biden, Bubba - seems they've actually shamed him into his first display of reciprocal decency.

Actually, I think politicians don't take their dirty actions on campaigns personally. I think this is sincere, but also serves to put a thin coat of whitewash on a mud covered wall. It won't help him get any votes, but might help him stay on the right side of the new majority party... the Democratic Party.

I applaud McCain for recognizing what a historic event this is, and saying so. Very gracious.

McCain is a nice guy and that isn't going to change.

So does this mean that McCain will vote for Obama? I hope so!

does this mean mccain giving up the rlection to obama we want you to give up now we are tired of hearing ads

I cant wait to see McCain congratulating him Nov 4 when Obama wins by a landslide

Dont trust him! Something is funny about this tonight.........we shalll see

I think he genuinely means that. Tomorrow I will look at him with the same contempt that I have the past couple months but for tonight I'll celebrate with him with respect. If only he were this fair all the time.

He's sincere, but to those who don't recognize the virtue it's "creepy".

He releases this and then on the web releases a mud slinging attack ad... how republican of him.

Hypocrit.

"The only thing "Historic" about McCAIN is that he voted against the MLK Holiday,"

WOW!!!! That's deep!! And what day is today?? WOW!!!!!

Good form.

no way no how no mccain

is it just me –or does it feel kind of condescending? Like, "way to go, son!" lol I don't know....

Hey that's cool. McCain's ads have been pretty negative – but I think this is important nonetheless. I'm still voting Obama – I don't think this is going to buy McCain any votes. But its a good thing.

What a waste of money!

Even if it has negative ulterior motives, I'm glad he did it. It's a respectable thing to do. We should all pause from the bitterness and acrimony to celebrate the country if not Obama himself.

Haha. I wonder how many people he's trying to trick with that fake ad. This is insincere sincerity at its finest, my friends.

McCAIN SHOULD STAND BY HIS CHARACTER which he lacks... this is just rediculous. Today he posted a video with a $3.00 BILL mocking OBAMA, as he did with the Mount Rushmore and then the $1.00 Bill. The only thing "Historic" about McCAIN is that he voted against the MLK Holiday, wasn't there for Katrina, does not favor Affirmatiove actions, although 60% of whites benefits from AFC more so than even blacks, hispanics and other ethnics. John McCain is rediculous to say the least!

that is great to hear that. Kudos to mc cain

Very creepy

The ad doesn't ring true to me at all. If McCain were sincere he could have called Obama personally to congratulate him. In my opinion, this ad is just a political stunt to step on Obama's night. Does he think Obama is going to watch the ad?

I am a huge Obama supporter, but I have to say, this is the McCain I miss. Congrats to him for such a great ad. Still voting for Obama.

Pandering... just like all the Hillary ad's he's been running. He doesn't care about women (look at his record), her supporters or their values, he just wants their votes and is taking them for fools. =(

Dems '08!

Even though it's obviously a stunt, it's nice that he did it. Even stunts can help change the tone.

nice try, but too late. this ain't fooling anyone.

McCain wants to appear to be a nice person. But he's not one. A nice person would care about all Americans, not just the wealthy ones.

Is he courting the AA's vote now how pathetic. It would have been better if he had maintained a low profile, Tonight was and is Obama's Night!!

The McCain campaign is good at what they do, the dirty tricks and cutter politics will continue, this is a great example of spin at its best, trying to get some attention away from the great speech that Obama will make to mark this historic event...shamefull

What!?!?!?...... Ole Johns not on the attt\ack?..... Somethings wrong..... I feel that treachery is afoot..........

So does the fact that the acceptance speech is on the same date as Martin Luther King's famous speech mean that Obama thinks he's of the same caliber as Dr. King? I don't think so.

I'm hopeful they used their own private funds for this. Using campaign contributions for this isn't appropriate.

He is a gentleman through and through... how sad that only he can look past politics to extend a virtual handshake for one evening... people joke about his age, perhaps we should envy that he grew up in a time good manners meant something...

So...here is the $64,000 question. Was McCain really heartfelt in his congratulations – or – was he pandering for votes by *acting* nice?

Given his negative ads against Obama, it's hard not to think the latter. But I won't 100% come out and say it.

What do you think?

I'm sure Barack will issue a similiar ad on McCain's acceptance night! What goes around comes around....regardless the reason behind it.

I think the purpose of this ad is to make McCain's African American supporters feel good about their decision. And, I'm pretty sure both of those supporters will very much appreciate it.

Really? Hmmmm.....

You know, I like this. I thought it was gonna be some kind of joke or something but is good to know the GOP are congratulating. Plus, I also find it funny that is Senator McCain talking and not anybody else, that's pretty interesting. Let's face it, this is to show gratitude for the significance of this race and by the way, is a sign of respect. And by the way, who are the most picky voters in this election? You got it, Independents...Lou's peeps!!

But I have to admit, I think that's pretty funny. Tell the GOP I caught them!!

Nice touch. I still don't like McCain but this is nice.

Brilliant move! Go John!

Nice move!

I knew John Mccain is agood person deep inside. He just was corrupted by Rove.

Very Presidential of McCain. The only thing historic about this nomination is that it signals the final straw in the destruction of the Democratic Party.

Why didn't he just call him and congratulate him personally? Is it because he is really just putting on a show for the people, trying to save face over the slew of negative ads that he has run thus far? Hmmmmm.

wow mccain this is the nicest thing you said to obama at the campain trail all year all youre doing is attacking him with attack ads

his meds have kicked in .

Give me a break, do you think people are buying this. McCain you a faker than Pamela Andersons br....let me keep it clean. You are still going to lose, your campaign could have saved it;s money.

John McCain is a beautiful man with a good heart. No gimmicks... what you see is what you get and that is why I am voting for him.
Nobama, Noway, Not ever.

of course this is pure politics. but its nice he did.

Obama08

The devil is a lie............................

Obama / Biden 08

THAT IS SO NICE OF HIM!!!! .
Now, have the good decency to lose with honor and dignity.
OBAMA MUST WIN. We are out to save the country from hate ignorance and division.
YOU ARE STANDING IN THE WAY!

OBAMA '08 DEMOCRATS '08 AND FOREVER

Thank you, Senator McCain for observing this moment in history. We appreciate that have you taken the time to acknowledge an event that many thought would never happen in their lifetime. Tomorrow the gloves come off again but tonight the dream lives on for those that dared to believe.

cut that be right and now action

So he's Flip Flopping on his attacks now! Wow, there isn't anything he won't change course on..... except Iraq that is.

I half expected McCain to just concede. But this really is a nice touch. It won't make me forget Paris Hilton, blaming Obama for high gas prices, and the other garbage he's aired to date. But this really is a nice touch.

He just can't stand that Obama gets all the attention.

He could wait until tomorrow to run this ad and gain some respect for a campaign that has fed lies and hate into Americans minds.

wow... can you say PANDER?!?!?!

nail this loser Mr.McCain................

McCain ,the old pioneer of dirty politics, he saving face right now since the DNC is pointing out how negative he's been.

Please