(CNN) – Barack Obama has spoken with Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff about Hurricane Gustav preparations, Obama advisor Robert Gibbs said Sunday.
He was briefed on the status of the storm, the evacuation process and coordination between federal, state and local authorities, Gibbs said.
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It looks as though Obama's campain got it right. His website has on its main page how and what to do to help Gustav for those near and far.
As for McCain.'s website... No mention of it
Go ahead take a look....
I ask you which one is ready to lead....
Obama/Biden
Thank GOD!
Carry on Senator Obama!
I gotta tell ya,
I have very little trust in McCain, he has NO idea what to do. I guess he needs some guns, bullets and a big war to be in full control of a domestic situation.
McCain is off message, poor judgement and provides no direction. He TURNED over the press conference to his campaign manager. That's not leadership, that's a GIMMICK!
McCain is PATHETIC! Yup Yup!
I’ve seen what Lt General Russel Honore can do in a crisis and John McCain, you are NO Lt. General Honore! You don’t even know what to do besides tell the Republicans to take off their Republican hats and act like Americans
You’re no leader, you’re a Gimmick. Lt. Honore doesn’t brag about his medals, he shows his greatness with his actions!
Over?
Yeah, this game is OVER!
Obama/Biden 08
Oh Christ...Wake me up on Nov 5th...please
Yes Obama out-Gustav McCain.
They are full of gimmicks.
Gas tax holiday
Drill here and now
now flip flop on experience.
I'm for GOP now against it.
PREGNACY-GATE WILL POW AWAY
Typical Obama garbage: a "website" means he is "ready to lead." LOL!
Showing true leadership.
Obama/Biden 08!!
Obama and Biden are not eating cake today. They are going
to make sure Katrina does not happen again. And the Republicans
prayed for rain at the Democratic Convention. They are hit with a
hurricane. GOD RULES!
Rewind back to three years ago wasn't McCake celebrating his birthday cake with buddy Bush when Katrina struck? Oh the audacity of hypocrisy. When will America ever learn?
a women on the ticket will not change my mind I was a Hillary supporter now i am a Obama supporter all the way.
Wow, if we were under attack, it would be all over before Obama got around to talking about it! He is dangerous!
McCain/Palin 08 Action over politics!
yes-Obama is on top of it–he doesnt need to go to the Gulf Coast and disrupt what needs to be done--
The smart thing to do is for he and Biden to issue a statement via the web-and text messages--
they should work with the McCain campaign in the spirit of unity
(THE U.S. kind of unity)–afterall there are no Red States and there are no Blue States when it comes to a potential crisis--
Poor Obama, having to meet with Skeletor (another idiot in the most irresponsible administration of all time!). At least the Democrats are being pro-active. The Repugs are sending Bush and Cheney; that's a laugh!
McCain like Bush will bring more threat to our country. Obama/Biden ticket is very strong on national security and Biden as well as Obama is well respected around the world. Obama has better judgment on every single issues that we need on a president than mccain. That is why we must vote Democratic this November to prevent a second 9/11 and have someone who is ready for what ever decission to defend our national security in case of any plot. McCain/Palin ticket I doubt it no foreign policies no experience we cannot risk our country with that ticket.
Do not listen to the republican scare tactics and believe anything they have to say. The republican is the party we as voters should stay away from this November. They have done enough to our country and the economy and we cannot afford four more years of economic disasters and begging China to lend us money.
Why are they skipping the convention? is it to show that McCain is not tight to Bush/Chenney? But, Jonh McCain voting record cannot lie that he not only tight to Bush/Chenney, but, will be a continuation of Bush Chenney government.
photo ops or preparing to aid those in need? mccain will be interfering with relief efforts. obama's team will be preparing with unprecedented donations of whatever is needed, with the help of over 36 million supporters of barack and our nation. obama is a uniter, and is best suited to bring everybody together in times of natural disaster and crises worldwide. he may very well be THE BEST qualified to lead this nation, than perhaps any leader in decades.
Like I have said before. Obama/Biden cares about the poor and McCain/Palin don't give a crap.
Obama again using good judgement by directly talking with Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff who is responsible for getting it right without jumping in for a photo op opportunity like McCain. McCain just running to Mississippi to sure up support from retired Senator Trent Lott.
And again, where is obambi ??? Serving self interest again ??? Just like he was when he skipped the BLACK STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS 2008 in New Orleans. Just like he skipped the MLK DAY in Memphis. Now can my fellow Black Americans see who this guy really is ???
President John McCain 2008 !!!
And I was never even in the military, but I just have much more common sense than the average joe. Do you really need a college degree to see right though a farce ??? No. You need common sense. And let me tell you first hand, you can only learn that from one place...life !!!
Obambi is that used care salesman, with a lot full of lemons...ON STEROIDS !!!
Talk about Bush being a little slow, he has just stated that Hurricane Gustav is dangerous. Well, you don't say, Mr Bush?! I think something that makes that many people flee in terror is more than dangerous!!!
Obama is on top of things and his site shows it God Bless Him
He only went on TV for some free advertisement. He was not impressive in his feable attempt to try to give his opinion on the response prior to the Hurricane. Once again, President Bush steps aside to let McCain run his mouth. But there is just one problem McCain is not the President and I'm glad he will never be!!!
AMEN!!!
McCain is in it for himself. Why is he holding a press conference on the storm like he is the President??? He is pandering on the National news!!! In his opinion, all is going well??? So he watched CNN like everybody else about the progress of the evacuation. What does that prove??? We were not impressed.
kimetics (in the previous comment) is exactly right, Obama's page has information about the hurricane and how you can help.
Mccain's page has nothing on it.
Obama/Biden 08
A good bowl of moose stew is just what Sarah Palin proposes as the answer to this disaster!
obama would be a good , presdent for the u s a . he is a down to earth person. if they end the war in arack the world would be a better place to live , i am a canadain , i love the u s a but if your country don,t leave that war , spending all that 10. billons a month . youall would be homeless . the u s a was a beacon of hope be now is a mess . china is the super power . india , these are the country that taking away the wealth , the jobs , you are browing form money from the chinees to pays your bills your banks falling apart . get out of arack .youe country need the 10 billions , to upgrade the infurstucture that which is falling apart.may god bless the USA THX ERIC
Doris. What a horrible thing to say. Some Obama people are just plain awful.
NO WAY NO HOW NO PALIN…. PUMA FOR OBAMA-BIDEN 2008!!!!!
God knows McCain /Palin that women who wants to compare her self to our brave and honoured woman hillary! are not good for the country that is why Gustav is approching at the same day they are having convention, I am a women and independent but i will prefer to stay home instead of voting for Palin/McCain/Bush! The same!No Way, No How, No McCain/Palin/Bush.
Obama is way ahead of MCcain the way Playstation is to Atari.
Thanks God, the Dems will be in charge soon, in about two months. November 4th is our time to make history.
Obama/Biden 08/12.
Obama and Biden are surely ready to lead this country. Their timely and appropriate response to GUSTAV with communication with the media, their website and to their supports has been outstanding.
As they are communicating with people before the storm/hurricane, about the potential needs of the people from New Orleans and elsewhere.
Unlike, the Republicans in August 2005, when Bush was at his ranch in Texas on vacation and totally ignored Katrina victims before, during, and after the hurricane. The people from New Orleans barely got any positive results three years after the devasting hurricane. But I was not surprised, as the Republican Bush ignored the Katrina victims that terrible August 2005, just like he ignored the us, the families of the fallen in Iraq, seating right on his backyard that August 2005 at Crawford, Tx.
Obama is READY to LEAD THIS COUNTRY, no doubt!
2008 is the year for "CHANGE" & NOT more McSAME--policies–
Good for you Obama........you can't trust Bush to do the job !!!!!!
McCain and Palin are doing this too. Mr Obama is desperately trying to get some street cred now that his thunder has been stolen
The poor republicans! They wished so much negativity on the DNC convention – even using the old fashion rain dance. ...and look what happens. God is not to be mocked. Guess that wasn't in the republican bible.
May GOD bless those people around the gulf coast and maybe just maybe the republicans will learn what it means to help others in need. We shall see!
I'm glad he made the call to Chertoff, but I hope he goes to the Gulf States shortly after Gustav blows through, rolls up his sleeves and says something good. Maybe stay a few days, even.
McCain = Country dead last. Republicans = ownership society..i.e. if you need help...."you're on your own"
Was Obama even a senator during Katrina?
Don Quixote McCain and Sally Panza Pallin
There he goes again tilting a Windmill called Gustav. He is going to need a long lance to reach it from a photo op in Jackson Mississippi. Another Carp Shoot? I suggest he rides a helicopter this time, at least Sally has a lot of experience shooting bears and wolves from one.
Sorry I couldn’t help it. I respect any Veteran that has served his Country. But I would have a whole lot more respect if his voting record showed he supported Veterans. It takes more than being a Veteran and a POW to be qualified to be President.
It’s time for a Proactive Government that really understands our needs. If McCain wants to gransstand to prove his cojones, he should camp out on one of the oil rigs that he says never get damaged in Hurricanes. Talk about a Celebrity Wanabe.
Palin?????? Hah, what a joke. No Mitt, no McCain. I'm voting for Obama!
i cant believe mc-cains pick for vp,its and insult to woman and scary for all of us,theres so many woman in this country that could be qualified to be vp and president,im very disapointed in mc cain,im an independent and im for obama,he has the qualifications for commander and chief,mc cain is bush again.
Obama/ Biden put country first by giving the country a good ticket Obama/ Biden
In 68,88, and now in 2008, republicians made risky picks for VP. In 68 and 88 the risky pick worked and the won the election, but those years after was filled with scandal, angew had to resign, and Dan Quayle couldn't spell potato. The country suffered both time as the economy went down. So this America dont fall for the gimmick .
Polical postering. Where were you Obama when the people needed help when Katrina hit? The Clintons raised millions of dollars for the people. You did nothing.
The Obama campaign calls CNN everyday and tells them what to report. What a fair and balanced network.
wait, he's not president yet.
I thought it rather odd that Senator McCain would say "It's time to take off our Republican hats and put on our American hats." What exactly does that mean? Aren't Republicans/Democrats/Indpendents Americans? Unless I am mistaken, this is not a "hat" one can choose at random of when to put it on or take it off. I would think that immigrants would be the persons told to put on their American hats in preparation of this hurricane since American citizens always come together in the midst of devastation. As such, I find the statement totally unnecessary.
Why are Obama and BIden still in Toledo? Do they understand that when hurricanes are threatening your immediate area, the internet is the last thing you think about? Way to go Dems.
McCain pretty much canceled half of the Rep convention and is or will be in Mississippi soon.
Anyone else see Obama and Biden joking about how good lookin Biden was in Toledo? Way to go guys.
Barack is taking care of business. He is going to be a great President. Thank you Barack for putting Hurricane information on your web-site with emergency numbers and web sites
Thank you for your concern and judgement.
Well, here goes a comment into CNN moderation limbo. It is funny how the wacko fringe prayed for rain during Obamas' stadium speech and perfect weather resulted, and now the wacko fringe convention is disrupted by a hurricane. God is talking wackos, are you listening!!!!?
Can he compliment her without being sexist. Yes, she is young and good looking since it is Joe Biden who said it; it is sexism.
When you talk about taking women seriously, the democrats take women more seriously than the republican. Since the 1980 the democrat been putting women on major political ticket. Geraldine Ferraro was a democrat VP running mate in the 1980. Tell me a mojor republican woman that hit that miles stone in the 1980; none, zero. Hillary Clinton was the front runner in this race for quite a while and she is a woman democrat. How can you talk about democrat think women is no brainer when they are the one who introduce them to hold these big political position. What you can say is that John McCain is using a woman to try to take some of the people that was fallowing Clinton by using a woman to do so since Hillary was a woman. McCain know how a lot of Hillary's suppotters feel about her been treated unfair and pick a woman VP to see if he can get their vote very manupilative.
I commended John mcCain On due to the hurricane,He is not focusing on the GOP convention,peoples lives are more important. Houston Texas
Excellent leader...isn't trying to get attention by calling news conferences, keeps abreast of what is going on the ground, has a multitude of resources available when he is informed of what the people on the ground need and stays out of the way so people can do their jobs.
McCain is the one who is doing the pandering after eating birthday cake with Bush cake whileKatrina devastated the coast!! How soon people forget!!
This is not about Obama or McCain; it is about truth, reality and future of America. McCain's Judgments was tested on his pick of VP, he thought he will get women’s vote by picking un experienced conservative anti-abortion women. American women are much smarter than that. McCain is now like a person lost in the sea and do not know how to swim. No way out now, too late.
A phone call does not equal what's seen on the ground, especially for a nominee that is billed as an "elitist snob."
Hey, but at least while McCain is squandering his time by going to the southeast, Obama is rallying.
And to the dispicable people who are saying "GOD RULES" because the hurricane hit during the convention, I'm sure the millions of innocent victims will be happy to have their lives destroyed for the sake of having the Dems win. You are disgusting. Go to Hell.
God doesn't play politics. Gustav is headed for Louisiana with a force of a #4 hurricane. This is sad news for this country. I pray for a miracle, that some how this will peter out before it hits.
McCain is heading down to the gulf coast to pretend that he is doing something and his running mate recently admitted she does not know what the VP does. Yet, the bandwagoners will try to convince us that she knows what she's doing. This is scary. They are willing to put peoples lives in jeopardy. Also, she is already under investigation for abuse of power. We have already seen what destruction can be caused when someone abuses their power. Obama's campaign should be all over this. They need to stop being nice guys and go on the attack.
Being an outsider from Canada, although mother is American, I follow the news closely. I love my country of Canada as much and as furiously as do Americans love theirs. My Grandparents were strong Democrats, and being of Irish descent loved JFK and RFK, but following the Blog’s and the messages that are placed for everyone, all I seem to read is the hate the people show towards either candidate. The worst seem to be from those that support Obama/ Biden. Maybe it is the fear that there is a chance that a once in a lifetime opportunity for an African American to hold the most powerful office in the world could slip away. All the name calling and but downs only serve to awaken those Republicans who may not have taken the time to vote last time and to get out this election.
I think everyone would be better off if you forget that someone is black or white, was rich or poor, male or female, young or old, but rather they are “Americans” who care for the country, and believe they can help make it better. Listen to the solutions to questions put forth, not the spiels and jargon which most politicians hand out. It is easy to say "I have a plan" but what you need to hear is what is the plan is in detail. I think Biden as usual was way of line with is comments on Palin, I found then to border on sexist and he should apologize immediately. These are the things that can go to hurt Obama's chance.
Stop the hate mongering and name calling, instead of putting down the opponent try just praising yours. Be the bigger person as they say.
A Canadian prospective but as your hearts do declare, “God bless America” and good luck.
Sincerely
Joe H
Canada
Difference between Obama and McCain:
Obama: Already has plans in motion for relief and organization for the aftermath of the storm.
McCain: Campaign announces that they'll be looking for a way to put him into a storm-wrecked region for a photo-op.
And Doris.. I made the exact same observation. I also said it was horrible to say.. and that I hope the people in New Orleans make it through ok... but the irony is just amazing.
I knew once I read the headline there would be a McCain supporter stating something negative about Obama............Apparently learned nothing from McCain when he bullied, pressured and complained about Obama time frame for not visiting Iraq and Iran. When he saw the leaders of these Countries treat Obama with respect, he whined 24/7, although it was his bullying....ops....... request.
Nice to have a President nominee candidate that don’t have to wait to be elected to care and do right for ALL people, very refreshing.
A CHANGE YOU CAN DEPEND ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McCain is just so out of touch...if he wins Sarah will reeplcae him as President...ZERO REPERIENCE!!!!!!!!!
USA IS DOOMED WITH MCCAIN/PALIN!!!
In one fell swoop, McCain just handed the presidency to Barack Obama with this, shall I say, "unique" choice of VP. The MSM is trying as hard as they can to spin this in McCain's favor. Meet the Press had almost NO news about the convention. It was all about explaining Sarah Palin to America and trying to make her palatable. But listen to talk radio or read the blogs, and it's clear that ordinary Americans believe John McCain has completely lost his mind.
Voters who were staunchly for him are now trying to figure out what to do because they cannot in good conscience allow this woman to become president in the all-too-likely event that McCain doesn't survive all four years of his presidency. Palin hasn't been vetted, there's really no time to really vet her now, and if McCain's plan was to secure disgruntled Hillary supporters, it totally backfired. It's offensive that this neanderthal actually believes women will vote for his ticket just because his running mate has ovaries.
The GOP saw that not only did the DNC convention go off without a hitch, but it was the greatest convention ever, and was watched by hundreds of millions of people nationally and abroad. I think they totally panicked and barfed up this woman in desperation, hoping to preempt Obama's convention coverage and steal attention away from its success. Clearly it worked, but it would have been just as effective (not to mention entertaining) if McCain had just gone on TV and blown his brains out. Basically he just did that to his campaign.
Here he Goes Again Showing how inexperienced he is . Another Obama Gimmick . The ony experience he has is runnimg His Mouth . And nobody is better off because of it . What a waste of time and enegry .
Nobama , No More Gimmicks !!!!!
Me: please get over it. EVERYONE who is religious knows that when you wish something bad on your fellow man that God brings it back to you two fold. Geez! No one is happy about a hurricane.
THIS IS A PRESIDENT, THAT AMERICA NEEDS!
OBMA/BIDEN '08-'12
Good Job republicans!
They tried to do a rain dance to squash the democrats! Well look who's getting hit!
God is good!
Chertoff will be a name of the past next year at this time. But it seems as if he IS doing a better job than last time. I wish him the best though and I hope and pray that N.O. is spared. I can see old FAT tub of crap John Hagee preaching to his people that God is sending that hurricane to finish the job. How sad to have preachers like that.
The Rethuglicans prayed for rain and got a hurricane.
Lord help us if McSame wins this thing. This woman has NO experience in Washington and if McSame DIES in office others will run the country. People are voting gender and race and if we continue this we will be in trouble.
Her baby is an infant not a child. Woman that I work with have taken leaves of absence to take care of their infant but this one does not seen to care about the nurturing love that only a mother can give a child. MCsame is that the best that the Re Thuglicans have to offer?
Obama08
Respectfully, to "Holy Toledo", the only reason McCain canceled partial of his Rep. convention, is for a photo opportunity and media attention. Is a perfect opportunity to earn compasion votes.
If McCain really cared about his country, like he saids "Country First", he would have not selected a person with hardly no experience as the VP. A person (VP) with no experience, would be a heart beat away from –President-meaning, do you want a person with hardly no experience leading this country? I guess that would answer if McCain really believes "Country First".
McCain being in the Mississippi area is pointless show-boating. He can't do anything at this point. Even as a Senator. The evacuations and preparations don't need his authority to proceed or get any more done. It doesn't show that he cares more than others that he went there. That was simply show-boating.
As others have said, the McCain website has no mention of the hurricane at all. The Obama website has news on who you can contact if you want to help as well as contact information if you live in the area and need help getting out.
Altering the RNC Convention was the right thing to do though.
I find it disgusting that McCain would say it was time to take off his Republican hat and put on his American hat. He is making it seem like when is Republican hat is on, he is not American. Obama seems able to keep his Democratic hat on while still being a caring and concerned American.
You people who love Obama, no matter what Obama do you go nuts , and no matter what McCain do you not happy. You start attack PALIN "wrong kind of women", BUT how dare anybody can say Obama "wrong kind of BLACK man"
I agree oldsoldierboy...but I saw this blog yesterday.
The Gov. from Alaska is a "head fake". At some point she will step down as it will impede her ability to care for her challenge baby. If the Obama campaign starts really lighting up the RNC with negative attacks, you can see what will be coming " Obama is insensitive, they hate women, a mother with a child with health issues, ...see why dems are for right to choose" Its obvious when viewed in the those terms.
Obama is basically ignoring Palin. Soon we will be able to ignore the entire Rep. party and good riddens I say
Did you guys see Bobby Jindal? This guy is a serious politician and should have been the VP pick. He is very presidential and is all over the Emergency response in LA. This guy should have been McCain's VP pick. The fact that he is doing everything that the officials did not do during Katrina is the best audition for a National post that I have ever seen. If McCain had picked him, he would have won in a cake walk! Does anybody else see my logic?
Obama must have thought Thursday was the oath of office. That's OK, his fantasy will only has a short time to last.
Allan USA, the difference is Obama was voted on and picked by a majority of Democrats. The people rule. Palin was picked by one person, and I guess the Republicans get what McCain wants. Palin is under investigation by an ethics committee, was almost kicked out of the Mayor's office, and her favorites ranking dropped from 90% down to 60% and is dropping still. Big difference.
And I don't mind if you say "wrong kind of Black man. " because I know you are wrong.
I'm insulted that McCain thinks that by putting a women on his ticket, he could woo me. PALIN WILL NEVER BE HILLARY CLINTON...and Palin needs to stop putting herself in the same sentence as Hillary's name.
McCain is insulting me and every other American women, to think we don't see through this political ploy.
Ok Allan – Palin is the wrong kind of person to be a heart beat away from the white house.
DONT BE FOOLED by false REPUBLICAN bloggers saying we clinton supporters arent insulted by McCains VP Pick…HELL WE ARE!!
My friends an I have been EXTREMELY INSULTED by McCains' vp choice!!
this is OUTRAGEOUS..He is OBVIOUSLY selecting Palin simply because of her anatomy, and expecting intelligent american women, including Hilary supporters, to vote for him because of this!! NO!! Hilary isnt just "any women"..John McCain!! we support her for WHAT SHE STANDS FOR!! And this Palin women stands for the complete OPPOSITE!!..
she has even voted against womens rights......!!!
Yesterday we set up a group in my neighbourhood, consisting of 57 women already, who have commited to voting for OBAMA because of McCains decision.. a desicion which shows that he REALLY IS OUT OF TOUCH with women in America!! There is only one safe choice for women (and America) this year.. OBAMA/BIDEN!!!
Eve Watson, New York
Allan,
They said "wrong kind of woman" ... not "wrong kind of WHITE woman" ... So why are you bringing up race ??? See how easy it is for people to show their true colors ...
That is the worse thing McCain can do is go to the hurricane site. Not only is it stupid, but dangerous. He's taking away all the police, firefighters, and other rescue workers that could be helping and evacuating people from the storm, now they all have to cater to him and his band of lap dog media!
A little levity (no disrespect meant)
My wife said McCain wants to go there to watch the surge
OK – I said it's a joke.
Hope all those people are safe. If Obama asks for money or feet on the ground, he can count on me – though I believe too many untrained people sometimes just get in the way. Money would be better to help provide shelter and food for the many I'm sure will be displaced.
Obama/Biden '08
To Allan Usa: And your point is?????
GOOD JOB! OBAMA
PLEASE TAKE CHARGE AND DON'T LET MCCAIN STILL THE SHOW.
HE IS ALREADY MAKING DEVISIVE STATEMENT:
REPUBLICAN HATS VERSUS AMERICAN HATS.
MESSAGE TO MCCAIN: WHEN IT COME TO NATURAL DISASTERS, THERE IS NO REPUBLICAN AMERICA OR DEMOCRATIC AMERICA; THERE IS ONLY ONE AMERICA.
Allan, if Obama was pursuing racist policies, he would most certainly be called "the wrong kind of black man" by people who would, in principle, be glad to see more diverse leadership. Palin's policies go against the interest of most women. It's that simple.
Obama Is Trying To Help People. . . . Mccain Is Pandering For Votes! Nice Work Obama! . . . . Shame On You Mccain!
Well, you Democrats once again are jumping the gun. Just think if the Mile High stadium with a Greek Temple had to cancel its program due to a natural disaster! Unlike Obama who is acting like he really has some authority and influence, other than being just a Junior Senator paying lip service. McCain knows the rules-since he isn't President yet, he can only authorize what happens at the Republican Convention. The President of the U. S. A., federal, state, and local authorities will give the orders regarding Gustav.
For those of you who don't know what McCain means when he says ...."it's time we take off our Republican Hats and put on our American Hats" means since it IS a Republican Convention, due to the seriousness of Gustav, the Republican Convention is going to cut the fun and gala events and do only what convention rules dictate (to establish a Party Platform and nominate a nominee for President and Vice-President) and maybe even turn it into a mega telethon for collecting funds for various charities helping Gustav victims.
And what a champion Michael Moore is suggesting "the Gods are with us in screwing up the Republican Convention." He doesn't consider the horrific consequences created by the trail of Gustav and its victims which shows you where his mind is as always....on HIS agenda.
You Democrats make me sick. Most of you have yours heads stuck where the sun doesn't shine and should be ashamed of your SMALL thinking.
Lucky Chernoff - to have an "audience" with the "Messiah"! I'm sure he's genuflecting before the O-blah-blah altar even as we blog.
Obama and Biden did not go down into the middle of hurricane preparations because they "DID NOT" want to detrack public attention from the crisis at hand nor did they want to get in the way of "EMERGENCY PERSONNEL" who are helping to secure evacuated communities and helping the "PEOPLE" of the gulf states evacuate from "GUSTAV"!! Some of you "DO NOT" listen to the hurricane information being reported very closely. McSAme wants to look like "JOE HERO" and the last thing those people need is an idiot politician poking his nose into preparation activites with a beauty queen in a pant suit and heels tripping all over herself and NEWS CREWS following him everywhere he goes!!
Please don't forget that no matter what Obama does now, he is NOT the President (yet). We still have to hope that the Bush administration actually does their job this time.
I see no reason for McCain to go to NOLA when there is an emergency evacuation. what is he trying to prove. emergency evacuation means no one enters or stay behind if you are not a part of the emergency team . if you do then you are adding to the situation,not helping it.
I think it's awesome that Obama is getting his organization involved. Not by getting in the way, but by offering manpower, as needed by the people who are in charge.
During the Katrina crisis, organization and manpower was sadly lacking. Obama is thinking ahead.
HILARY CLINTON, OBAMA, BIDEN AND MCCAIN ALL ABOARD O FORCE1. MCCAIN SAYS IF I THROW THIS 100 DOLLAR BILL OUT THE WINDOW I WILL MAKE ONE PERSON DOWN THERE VERY HAPPY. BIDEN SAYS REALLY WELL IF I THROW 10 $10.00 BILLS OUT THE WINDOW I WILL MAKE 10 PEOPLE REALLY HAPPY. OBAMA SAYS IF I THROW 100 $1.00 BILLS OUT THE WINDOW I WILL MAKE 100 PEOPLE DOWN THERE EXTREMLY HAPPY. THEY ALL LOOK TO HILARY. HILARY SAYS IF I THROW ALL THREE OF YOU OFF THE PLANE THAN I MAKE 18MILLION PEOPLE REALLY REALLY HAPPY!
Great leadership by Obama. Why exactly is McCain in MS? Only to cause the extra tension of having a VIP in the Command Center. Even Bush has stayed away. Let the people work! Anyone knows its not easy to get things done when you have someone peering over you. Stay away McCain!
I've heard several Republicans try to argue that because Sarah Palin lived in Alaska NEAR Russia, that she knows what's going on with foreign relations. This is the most absurd and ridiculous notion/spin I've ever heard in my adult voting life!
Therefore, I'm sooooo excited! I just realized I'M QUALIFIED to be Vice-President!! Here's my argument: I used to live in Florida, which is NEAR Cuba; I have children; I teach Economics; I am a woman under the age of 45. This apparently means that I have foreign policy experience (especially in dealing with communist governments), can deal with hurricanes and their aftermath, and have the ability to straighten out our economy. PUHLEEASE!! I just hope and pray that the American public will not accept this blatant attempt to pander to women. I'm insulted that certain individuals to the right believe we are that stupid. OBAMA/BIDEN 08′!!!
BEA (TEXAS) GET A LIFE. PALIN HAS MORE EXPERIENCE IN ECONOMY THAN O.B. SHE WAS GOVENOR OF A STATE ,AND A MAQYOR. O.B. WAS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER AND A JR. SENATOR. GIVE ME A BREAK. YOUR JUST A HATER LIKE THE REST OF YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS. YOU DONT BECOME A GOVENOR IF YOU DONT HAVE EXPERIECE. O.B. IS JUST A BUCH OF TALK. YOU SUPPORTERS THAT KEEP BRINGING HRC UP,YOU DIDN'T THINK OF IT WHEN YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS WERE TRASHING HER,FAMILY AND SUPPORTERS. O.B. DIDN'T WANT HER TO MAKE HISTORY ,JUST HIMSELF. HE IS SO HUNG UP ON HIMSELF AND ARROGANT .HE IS A BIG JOKE. YOU DEMS WORRY ABOUT YOUR OWN CANIDATE. I WAS FOR HRC ,BUT NOT FOR O.B. HE SHOWED HIS COLORS SWIFTBOATING HRC OUT. NOW HE IS GETTING FULL VOTES FROM FLA. AND MICH. WHAT A DIRTY PLAYER. HE PLAYED THE RACE CARD THROUGH THIS WHOLE RACE.HE IS KNOWN FOR CUT THROATING. YOU NAIVE PEOPLE KEEP BELIEVEING IN HIS B.S. ,LIKE HE CAN CHANGE WASHINGTON. MCCAIN IS REAL CHANGE.HE ISN'T BIAS AGAINST A WOMAN VP. O.B. PICKED BIDEN AND HE VOTED FOR IRAQ TOO. WHATS O.B. 'S EXCUSE FOR NOT PICKING HRC NOW. HE IS A JOKE. GO MCCAIN/PALIN
Looks like McCain's web page actually does have a lot of information on how you can help in your state. Take a look at it.
Why don't we stop this stupid bickering of politics for one week and think about the lives that are going to be affected this next week.
Stop the political commercial slogan flinging and step back to take a look at the bigger, more important picture. I don't care what party you support, but how about we support these people who are in harms way, and help to make sure they are safe.
The Republicans made this hurricane happen, when they prayed for it to rain on the DNC convention, now look what has happened it backfired on them and made the situation worst, goes to show you that GOD does not like ugly
I love how Obama is so on top of things and truely helping those in need rather than just words and cameos on TV as McCain is doing. At least Obama doesnt pander to the American people, he stands up for them..
Obama/Biden 08
Bk, There are stupid peple and then there is you
Perhaps Obama ought to direct his attentions to the South side of Chicago where the mortality rate is as high as soldiers in Iraq. His community efforts have resulted in more crime, more welfare dependence and a more hideous place to live. Welcome to the Obama nation.
Oh boy Obama talking to Chertoff lets all bow down to him. GMAB CNN. I know he is "YOUR GUY" but who gives a rats petudy. McCain is going there and using his convention to raise money no mention of that huh.
Obama, trying to stay in the news cycle huh?
PUMA 2008!
Sito:
"Good Job republicans!
They tried to do a rain dance to squash the democrats! Well look who's getting hit!
God is good!"
You know who is getting hit? Innocent Americans. You should be ashamed of yourself celebrating a hurricane. This is why people are so turned off by the democratic party. They keep showing time and time again that they are the most hate-filled of the parties.
BUSH > McCAIN
For a long time I use to equate McCain to Bush.
After watching and listening to McCain on the campaign trail for the past two months (including his ill-advised VP shocker), I now see Bush as clearly superior to McCain, and I will never insult Bush again by saying McCain equals Bush.
Allan, It is anything Obama does not Obama do.
Get up at 4:30 and practice.
I mean these hurricanes arent gettin stronger because of global warming right? Which Palin believes isnt man made.
Obama is expressing concern, telling people to take shelter, and talking more with Homeland Secuity than Bush is! This man will be the best leader since Clinton was elected in 1992.
McCain has no idea what to do. He spends 12 hours a day resting his vastly aged body and is more concerned with Czechoslovakia. The man just doesnt get it!
Obama/Biden '08!
To give someone a compliment that they look good is not a sexist statement . I all ways thought that was a feel good
statement.
Barack, stay out of the way. You didn't help last time.
Thank you Barack Obama, for not getting in the way. John McCain, we're begging you, do NOT go down to the Gulf Coast. You will be a distraction and much needed resources will be diverted to making your stay possible. Please, Please, don't use this disaster-in-the-making for political gain.
independent now - and you wonder why women actually lost the vote at one time in your history. You guys keep flapping the, "I'm really a Republican but I'm to chicken to admit it", garbage and you might get your wish. That could lead to McCain taking away your right to vote. If you think that's impossible think about what GW did to habeus Corpus and your rights to privacy. He didn't ask for them he just took them and he is still alive to say so. There was a time in America he wouldn't be. So you independents better do some serious thinking.
I am just an observer from Canada and I think this is poetic justice – almost 3 years to the day – last time around during Hurricane Katrina both George Bush and John McCain were celebrating McCain's birthday and much attention was not given to New Orleans in a timely manner – their response and reaction this time sure proves they learned something from that experience.
However, I have been wondering for some time now if all this talk of McCain's POW experience and the terrible torture he went through has not in some way affected his thinking – the way he talks about war and brings his answer to every question around to his POW experience makes me question the stability of his thoughts and judgment. For all we know, he may still have a lot of mental scars from his experience and do you all feel it safe to have his hand on the red button.
Also, if all this information coming out about his VP pick, Sarah Palin, is true who may I ask vetted her? John McCain did not even campaign with her before he chose her or am I wrong about that. How could John McCain just use Romney, Lieberman, Pawlenty, etc. when John was not leaning towards them (in fact on Thursday I heard Pawlenty was asked to clear his calendar and head back home because he was on top of the list) – I question his judgment, integrity and trustworthiness! And to think he was my first choice – such sadness and disappointment.
I love the fact that the hurricane gives everyone the chance to talk about how great Obama is.
Adam mentions that McCain's being in Mississippi is showboating he can do nothing as a Senator, Barack Obama is a Senator also – yet he somehow is saving the day. Everyone thinks he is so great for putting phone numbers on his web page. Yeah, I go to Barackobama.com in the face of an emergency – note the sarcasm. So yes it is a nice thought, but anyone who goes there for help in the first place has bigger problems.
Anyway, shame on all of you for making this a partisan affair. You all took off your American hats and put on your dunce caps to use this as an opportunity to bash the candidates, and even bring in VP choices.
Try applauding the Republican Governor Jindal, who has the same numbers Obama has on his website, and the Democratic =Mayor Nagin for their efforts in evacuating the area.
In short, grow up.
"Are you for real" I LOVE your post. you are right on!
As for my response to this article, go Obama! You are prepared and presidential.
And perusing-through, you are also right...McCain doesn't equal Bush, he is actually worse. THAT SCARES ME.
Dream on Obama fans! Obama, the arrogant follower, will never be president of the United States of America!
McCain/palin 08!
Going to the hurricane area during emergency preparedness as a presidential candidate is only going to serve as a distraction to the workers trying to prepare for the storm. At least Senator Obama understands that by contacting Director Chertoff first to ascertain the situation and not going there and creating a unwanted diversion. On the other hand Senator McCain saw a photo op.
"ALLAN USA"- Please stopy playing yourself. You can't bash someone when you can't spell! Can someone say....spellcheck! Stop using your energy hating OBAMA and use it to focus more on your spelling.
OBAMA/BIDEN-08!
...because Chertoff doesn't have anything better to do with his time today, than talk to presumptuous candidates. What good does this do the people of the Gulf Coast? None at all. What good does it do the democratic ticket? Plenty, as evidenced by the comments above.
Obama/Biden the change we all need now and in the future.
Dream on Obama fans! Obama, the arrogant follower, will never be president of the United States of America!
Obama is an inexperienced, senator who has done nothing but campaign (make like a sophist politician) since he gave that speech way back when and Biden is an old boys club Washington insider, status quo senator. They are not a winning team!
Now, Senator McCain and Governor Palin are both authentic reformers with proven records of accomplishment!
McCain/Palin 08!
THE CNN GOON IS BACK - WON'T POST MY COMMENT THAT IS NOT PRO-OBAMA. TIME TO COMPLAIN TO CNN AGAIN!
Be nice Chertoff. Your speaking to your new boss.
Wait until the Russians attack Georgia again, Palin as vp will order Air force one to Atlanta to defend Georgia. That is how good is her foreign policy experience.
JOB 08-12!!!!..........................................WELL DONE
JOB= JOE and OBAMA
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Republicans & Democrats.
Republicans can pretend to be happy about Palin even though they don't know her. Republicans have succeded in actually brain watching people with fear. Macain with experience has been wrong with judgement especially in areas where he is supposed to be good-Foreign policy. Yet——-
And if Republicans are coming up with executive experience. What they are actually saying is that Palin has more experience than Macain who has only senate experience as Obama. Ignorance is a desease.
Republicans are good in putting fear in people.
Democrats lifts people up with positive encouragement.
And for those who thinks that there is no money to do what Obama is proposing, Republicants have always said no money for health care but we can afford to pay 10b monthly in Iran. Where is common sense. I wil rather take a chance on Obama than same 8 yrs of experience of abuse of power.
Independent for Obama.
As a former Hillary supporter,
I CELEBRATE THE MCCAIN/PALIN TICKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perusing-through, I agree. I never ever thought I could find someone worse than Bush/Cheney, but McCain/Palin take the cake.
At least with Bush/Cheney, we knew Cheney was pulling the strings. With McCain/Palin, neither of them will be pulling the strings; they'll both be puppets for Rove, Limbaugh and the far right.
And Sito, that was a horrible thing to say. While I don't agree with Dan about people being turned off by the Democratic party, and I don't like his sterotyping the Democrats, I will also say that you are a poor representative of our party.
McBush called Chertoff also. Palin could be heard giggleing in the background saying, we don't have Hurricanes in Alaska.
Has no one noticed that the "ENTIRE" attention has gone from the democratic convention to the Vice President of the Republican nominee. I hate to break it to you liberals out there, but not only does Sarah Palin know what she's doing, but she took all of Obama's mojo in this race. Even Hilary had good things to say about her. It's funny i live in probably the biggest liberal community in the world. Everything has been taking away. No one cares if Obama "listened" to what is already being done, who cares. The job is already being done, u can call me and tell me what's happening and still it doesn't matter. What makes Obama not eligible is that he hasn't done anything and if someone says he's a community leader...hell i've run a community program myself, should i run against him? ....keep up the comedy and we'll see once again another Republican candidate in the office.Toomany demo leaders don't think as if they are the people they represent they still to what they think that what the American people "need". Excuse me i'm smart enough to know what i need, and it doesn't involve holding Obama's hand.
Also...the change we can believe in.....did no one see Star Wars....Obama's the one who brings balance to the force....lol.....America is fantastic the way it is....the only change i can think of is negative. And the policies he wants to impliment makes me sure that if he were President the history books would show the demise of America.
PS: love the comment from the new vp of Obama, already love struck with the Rep vp Sarah Palin....what an idiot.
That Pastor was praying for rain at the Democratic Convetion not knowing that there is a God in Heaven who is in control. Now the Republican convention is in a mess. Never wish something bad on others. So Republicans this should make you think twice in what you do and are thinking of doing. GOD IS GREAT
Gov. Sarah Palin firmly put her foot in her mouth during her debut speech. She violated the first premise of operational security for military families. She announced to a world-wide audience her son’s specific unit, his MOS (military occupational specialty) and the specific dates of the unit’s deployment. This just is not done, ever. If I were the commander of that unit I would be screaming to the Pentagon to change the deployment and I would transfer that boy as far away from my unit as I could.
BTW, I am a military father and I did command an Air Force squadron during the Vietnam War.
Sarah Palin does not understand national security and she does not understand the needs of our great military. Sarah Palin is dangerously naive.
Hillary we need you....
independent now: I'm an Obama supporter, but I give props where do...you made a funny!
Dan J. has a good point. There will be thousands who will suffer as a result of the storm and that's sad.
What I also find sad is how clueless many of you are by attributing the rain or storm to god. If you knew anything about the basic principles of science you'd realise how rain really occurs.
Isn't it ironic that Republicans and evangelicals were praying for rain in Denver.
We all know McCain is a puppet and can only express the opinions of his advisors. Then he finally makes a decision to pick a woman as VP. This shows how intelligent he is. Anyone still interested in the McCain-Palin ticket has similar problems.
Obama-Biden 08
Cornhuskers for Obama. Ronnebraska am with you. Boomerang on Macain. You will think that the so called evangelicans can read the hand writting on the wall and stop using pro life as an excuse.
DEFINE HYPOCRISY;
A GOP supporter claiming to interview Senator Obama for POTUS over the past 18-months and still say they don't know him; while simultaneously seeing and salivating over a "beauty queen" applicant for less than two days and claiming she has earned the job to be a heartbeat away from POTUS and Commander-in-Chief. *
Ref. "American National Political Dictionary", 232nd edition, 2008, page-1
It's amazing how many Democrat Obama supporters now think God has a place in politics. Like this is some sort of vengance on the Republicans. I'm not sure what they believe in anymore.
Maybe God is just letting McCain prove one more time that his life has been about putting the needs of others first before his own. First as a POW when he refused to be released because by rights, others should be released before him. Then countless times when as a Senator he put himself at odds with his own party to lead and support bills not to the liking of his party base. And now to give up his convention because it is the right thing to do.
When has Obama made any kind of deep sacrafice for the greater good?
Republicans should immediately get McCain out of the area as it will take too many able bodies away from those that need it just to watch over his publicity stunt. I am only saying what everyone knows whether they are Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or Independent.
I am really starting to think McCain just might be America's worst nightmare representing a clear and present danger.
This is an example of REAL NEWS.
Notice how the staff and editors here at CNN decide that we should shorten the story (read: not hearsay) to a mere two paragraphs. We feel that brevity is the best policy
Dan J August 31st, 2008 6:32 pm ET
A phone call does not equal what's seen on the ground, especially for a nominee that is billed as an "elitist snob."
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Dan, this comment is really dumb. The elitist snob is the one that wears $520 shoes, has multiple homes and can't relate to the average American. I think that Obama has it right, as a candidate, it's best that they BOTH stay away until the time is right to help, there is nothing that either can do now......... Let Bush, Jindal and Nagin handle this.
I agree with your response to Sito- there is nothing to celebrate in a hurricane. As someone born in Louisiana and now living in NC, my thoughts and prayers are with the people in my home state.
It's clear where Obama gets his supporters - straight from the gutter!
There's no doubt that Obama is a leader and will make the kind of President that this country so desperately needs. Smart, forward-thinking and most of all emotionally stable. McCain probably hasn't focused on Gustav just yet because he's somewhere telling people about being a prisoner of war almost 40 years ago....have you noticed, he keeps telling those same stories or is that senile dementia slipping in?
I live on the Gulf Coast (Houston) and I know there is nothing Senator McCain can do at this point. To piggyback on Perusing-through's comment, even George W. (Dum)Bush knew to stay out of Louisiana and came to Texas in an effort to not get in the way of evacuation efforts. If McCain was truly to be effective, he would have helped evacuate people.
McCain wants to use this as an opportunity to show that he is different from Bush from Hurricane Katrina. It's pandering. He wants to act like he is suspending coverage in the best interests of the people; however, I'm not buying that load either because we all know that the hurricane would have gotten more press coverage anyway. So he just gracefully bowed out when he could not garner the attention he was looking for during the RNC.
McCain should support the residents of the Gulf Coast region, like Obama, from afar. He is not the President of the United States. The suffering of those residents should not be used as a photo op. This is the same guy whose off-the-cuff comments inflamed tensions with Russia.
Think before you act and speak McCain. That's what a competent leader does, McCain.
Allen USA,
First of all, drop the USA, because you are promoting racism.
With regards to adding a little humor to the campaign, good grief. In what way does a joke about Palin being good looking effect anything in relation to the hurricane?
Moreover, the republicans should not have said what they said about asking people to pray for rain uring the DNC. You should have been offended by the thought of them asking God to do that in the first place. I "do not" believe it is irony either. The hurricane had been predicted before the comment was ever made anyway. Therefore, one thing has nothing to do with the other.
McCain is out to win the "white house" period. That's why he picked Palin. He is trying to appeal to the uneducated and emotional women voters who supported HRC. However, most of those women see right through the pick of Palin. It should be offensive to them. He is hoping that they ignor the fact that she "does not" stand for the things that HRC did in the first place. Not to mention, HRC and Obama are very close on their issues.
I am a former republican that changed my affilliation to independent 2 months ago. I will be voting for Obam/Biden.
And.... it's not even close. McCain wants to use war, the oldest political trick in history to stimilate the economy. Therefore, he is willing to send young Americans to war for profit. Can you say mercenary? Oh, it's "Country First."
What a terible thing to say, "Hillary Supporter." It appears that you may need to take a look in the mirror. That's a harsh thing to say about people with opinions just like you.
Presumptous Obama, you are not now or never will be the president. Why dp you have the nerve to speak with any ot the people in charge/? Stupid idiot. They have very important jobs and do not have time to brief an idiot.
What NOT to do in case of an emergency....
Wait a second... I thought he was a Senator, not president yet... The ignorance and narcissism is so obvious with Obama.
And Doris,Memphis,TN... I hope you just said that to get a reaction... You need help.
Showing up at an evacuation site is meaningless when there's nothing you can actually do. Obama uses this fancy new device called a "telephone" to get the information he needs and he's already told all of the officials down there that if there's anything his campaign can do, all they need to do is ask. Just like when he was overseas, Obama sees the bigger picture, realizing that just showing up somewhere like a typical politician isn't necessarily in the best interests of the people. That's the kind of judgement I like to see in a President.
And while I think any gloating over the hurricane by Democrats is absolutely repugnant and uncalled for, I don't really see any similar sentiments towards the people who prayed for rain to wash out Obama's speech.
Obama keeps play acting as Presidential. Like we can't see through this curtain. Boy this guy really knows how to "act" and "talk" – I find his presumptive behavior very offensive.
Sam, that was funny.
Hillary Supporter, only a person from the gutter would make your comment. Look in the mirror.
As an American living and working in Europe since the last 12 years, I can tell you with great certainty that the Europeen community is voting on Barack Obama to restore the image of the Americain people and the U.S.A. as the home of the Free and the Brave...but sadly to say after the choice of McCain,s Barbie doll ( what,s her name from Alaska ) and after the shock of it all and the frightening looming nightmare and still hoping this is a bad joke on the dangerous World where we need serious players to confront the daily crisis of this Universe!!! They now know that McCain is No marverick but a Mad Mac Mickey Mouse living in Disney Land and loves to play with Barbie dolls...Watch out U.S.A. let,s get serious and elect Obama before we lose the rest of our Allied Countries!!!!!!!!! make the world happy !!!!!!! Obama for President 08
I know now that I am qualified to be the Vice President of the United States. Here are my qualifications. I am a woman. I graduated from college. I am good looking, I have six kids. I was a PTA president. I run my children to all sorts of organized sports. i have tons of friends, and I voted for Hillary. I have read the paper to keep informed on international politics and I know geography as well as any politician. Until I read about our current Vice President convincing us that we need a war to make his old company rich, I did not know what the Vice President job was. Therefore, I am so happy that I an qualified to be Vice President. I know that I can do a better job then the current one.
Republicans give me a call!
Don't be fresh, be loving and nice!
That previous supporter is NO Hillary supporter. That's another gimmick from John McCain's campiagn
They were too lazy to vet a new comer so John McGimmick meet her ONCE and heard she's a beauty queen so he hires her for the job, just like he did his second wife
He was too lazy to vet her so now we're finding out that baby belongs to her eldest daughter
He was too lazy to vet her so now we're finding out she made jokes about a cancer survivor
He was too lazy to vet her so now we're finding out she was in support of the bridge to no where before she was against it
He was too lazy to vet her so now we're finding out she was in FULL support of Obama in July 08
His brain didn't select her, his private parts did.
Obama is the WRONG kind of black man for president. There are better!
So it's McCain/Palin – GENUINE Americans (who love and don't "hate" America) - are you listening, Michelle Obama and Jeremiah Wright?
This is not necessarily related but can we please call one policy position as it is? Palin is ANTI-CHOICE. She thinks the government ought to be able to deny a woman's right to choose what she does with her body. Perhaps if we actually did more for women, combat rape culture, offered excellent women's health for all women, actually discussed different means to safe sex, we wouldn't be having that conversation at all.
Anti-choice is what it ought to be called (it is anti-a woman's right to choose). Just because I am pro-choice does not mean I am anti-life.
COME ON! SOMEBODY ANSWER ME... HOW CAN PALIN RUN FOR OFFICE WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION??? WHAT IF SHE'S FOUND GUILTY? tHE RNC JUST SWEEPS THAT UNDER THE CARPET???
some of the people who've made comments here need to check their moral barometer. this is the time to put aside politics and come together as americans first. to view this through the lense of political gain is sick and sad. if some who've made comments here actually believe in a merciful god, then they need to be thankful because that god will forgive them for putting their desires first before those people who will probably face pain, loss, and trials. some of the comments here just demonstrate what happens when people choose to put ideaology before common sense. for dems who consider themselves decent americans who equally feel the pain of their fellow citizens, they should be ashamed of the behavior of some of their fellow dems.
McCain and Palin are in Mississippi at the request of the Mississippi Governor. Obama is out giving speeches. Get you facts straight before blogging crap.
Hillary Supporter, there is no room for the Obama supporters in the
gutter, you have occupied it for 18 months.
to all the obama/biden haters!!!! get over yourself and realize that Obama and Biden will be the ticket that is going to win......
Say what you will about Obama, but you know deep in your heart he is the right choice for the american citizens which includes you.....
When Obama is elected, i just bet you want turn down any of the things he will do for the american people........you will be the first one with your hand out......
Folks, let's just pray that the people in Gustav's path are safe & that the levees hold. This isn't the time for nastiness. Maybe we can all come together for that at least. There's nothing good that can come from the Hurricane coming during the GOP convention or any time. Period. I'm sure both candidates are equally concerned about the well-being of the people in the Gulf. Obama/Biden 08.
Can't believe you people. Who does Obama think he is? I don't need him telling me when to help and when to send money. He didn't care about the people of the gulf coast. He is too busy campaining. At least John and Cindy McCain went to see what was going on.
I quess all you people think Michael Moores comments were right. I don't think the people in Louisiana agree. You Dems are coming across so hateful and turning people away.
I think I agree with the Hillary supporter.
Dear Mr. McCain,
Please please please don't get in the way of people who are working. I don't support your politics but I understand that you are trying to help. I am glad that you are. It is commendable. Now be reasonable and BACK AWAY. There are FOUR STATES of people already there doing their job. What are you offering them that they can not do on their own?
Sincerely,
Proud American
If only someone was around to pay a visit to 'Heck-of-a-job Brownie' right before we all found out that he was in way over his head with hurricane Katrina, had NO clue what he was doing, and didn't have the decency to let anyone know about his incompetency until it was WAYYYYYYYY too late!!! Thank you, Dubya for your cronyism....
Thank GOD we have an intelligent person paying attention and ACTUALLY concerned that our Gov't is prepared to deal with a potential disaster. Hurray for Obama... SMART IT GOOD!!
This time last year Dubya was at his ranch in Crawford having his people make him a little DVD of the Katrina highlights because he was too busy to turn on the TV and find out what was going on the the country that he was supposed to be in charge of. How lame...
remember when the GOP prayed to GOD to send rain on OBAMA....well GOD answered their prayers a little bit late.
"HIllary Supporter" Yea right. I'm sure. Lets use that name to get the Obama supporters all riled up. Half of these blog posts come from posers trying to rile up the other side.
Good for Obama for keeping up on what's going on and not going down there to disrupt the real work that needs to happen (like McCain).
Good for Obama for offering up an army of volunteers rather than maybe having a service day in Minnesota (like McCain).
Funny, I did not see one Republican blog denouncing the wishes of rain during Obama's speech but now that the Dems are suggesting maybe it's karma that's just mean...the double-standards are unbelievable!!!
No matter what Barack Obama and Michael Chertoff said to each other...I feel confident Chertoff got the impression that Obama is more concerned, more intelligent and more capable than Chertoff's current boss.
Change is having a leader who CARES and is SMART and CAPABLE!
Go Obama!
Three things we don't need in the White House....Osama, Obama, and Chelsea Clinton's momma! Maybe, just maybe getting some new blood instead of the same old clique will refresh the political scene. As for Palin's qualifications, she has raised a family, guided a state, and stood up for what she believed.Is she perfect? No., But if McCain chooses his cabinet wisely (and he will) she will have all the help she needs.
Go McCain/Palin!
"WAY TO GO" OBAMA USE THE STORM TO YOUR BENEFIT. MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOUR CONCERNED TO GAIN VOTES. IS THAT WHAT YOU CALL "KICKING" THAM WHILE THERE DOWN. LETS SEE WHAT McCAIN WILL DO!!!!
It was Mrs. McSame that said on one of the morning showes today, that Palin (schmalin) knows about foreign policy because she lives in Alaska and that is the closest to Russia, OMG the woman is deft.
But folks, more scarry is the fact that Putin and ministers are saying, that Bush (McSame) actually planned the Georgia thing so mcSame could look presidental. I know, i know you are all going to pounce because it is Russia saying this. This was said in an interview today on CNN with this wonderful new honest man CNN has on at 1pm. Did anyone pick up on this (as I was thinking all the time)???? ofcouse not. But Bush and McSame should now be questioned by the senate about this fact.
God help us all if Obama gets in. People already have his poster in their living rooms.......just like Kim Jong il in North Korea!
Who cares if NOhowNOwayNObama "confers"w/Chertoff ?Jan 08, the 3rd REP govenor since 1888,the newly elected Gov BobbyJindal , Louisiana inherited ALL the post-Katrina NON-recovery "hot mess" from departing fmrGov Blanco and current "holdovers" LtGov Landrieu and NOLA Mayor Nagin.NOLA's orderly Gustav evacuation is thanks to Bobby Jindal's FIRM and COOPERATIVE (aka being a non-partisan PUBLIC servant) planning and implementation. Now if we could begin to trace all that FEDERAL post Katrina recovery money that was sucked up (deduct box?)by both the city and state govts under the watchful and practiced eyes of Blanco,Landrieu and Nagin. McCain/Palin08! I want Lt Gen Russel Honore to replace Chertoff Jan 2009!
Joe Biden's humor is a blessing! Just goes to show he is like the rest of us. Lighten up people. I think Obama talking to Chertoff is good and I also think both candidates should stay away from the south and let FEMA do their job. I think it will be McCain who will grandstand and use this in a political way. Sad, but he will.
Wherever the storm hits, expect to see Sarah Palin in wilderness gear "taking charge."
I will be glad when this is over. Obama/Biden will win. But look at the mess they will have to clean up. Its going to take every senator/congressman to pay off all the loans, redeem our respect in the world and improve our economy. Bush blow it, now mccain will destroy because he has no change in place. And everybody know its the true. What bothers me is how politicians lie so easy with a straight face about palin. they are all going below for lying.
Why are republicans mad because Obama spoke with homeland security? I want a president who is proactive and not reactive. This is an opportunity to learn what works and doesn't worker for the future. Don't hate because Obama is taking notes and McCain is not!
Doris, I'm a Obama supporter. And I feel that comment was very tacky. I pray you just weren't thinking about what you were saying. I pray that everyone fairs well on the Gulf Coast.
I saw on MSNBC how McCain may make his acceptance speech in the Hurricane zone. How dare he use our misfortune in La. to try and get more votes. This guy is beyond disgusting. While we are all preparing to be without lights or bare necessities in life and praying no one gets injured or God forbid die, McCain is plotting how he can draw attention to himself. I am offended as a La. resident, a Democrat, an American, but most of all as a human being.
Telly, you can't read, he said white house, not white woman. You itching to bring in race.
Anyways to the point. Everybody handles things differently, it's how you handle it that will prove most effective. Obama is at this time doing his thing and McBush is doing theirs. We truly won't have a clue what they can do until one of them is President and when a situation of this nature arises. But since I'm an Obama fan, I feel confident that he is trying to get the heads up on the situation, and I can't believe I'm stating this, but so is McBush. I just feel Obama is more ready. I do find it an insult that he picked Palin McBush Jr on the bases that he kept stating experience is key and he goes and does this, but now I'm viewing it as a compliment and confirming that Obama is ready to lead. So thanks McBush for giving your blessings.
Obama/Biden
Sorry, Telly your name was right near someone else's I was trying to address, didn't mean to make the error.
What must it have felt like to speak to the "saviour of the world?" Did Obama do anything useful or just feed his ego?
Good move only if it is a pure motivation and not because of political gain. Somehow I am just doubtful of the Obama motivation in doing something good. Not because he is not good, but because he is too sneaky.
If he were purely good, he would have helped his step brother in Kenya long time ago when he just became a senator. But what had he done? Nothing.
If he were purely good, he would have fund raised for the victims when Katrina hit 3 years ago. But what had he done? Nothing.
If here were purely good, he would have been on ground zero to sympathize the family of the victims of 9/11. What had he done? Nothing...oops he might not even think about becoming a president yet, why the heck should I care about it...
Hillary Supporter: You got some nerve! The ones in the gutter are all those PUMAs who has betrayed the democratic party just because they are bitter for not having Hillary in the ticket. Let me tell you something, you are a bigot and don't even try denying it. How dare you insult us. All of those who have insulted Obama and said he has no experience should look at the republican ticekt. What a total waste of a ticket. I feel sorry for this country if they are elected.
By the way I will be sending my resume to see if maybe someone needs me in the ticket.
Exactly what America needs!
A responsible, intelligent Commander in Chief who doesn't feel the need to PANDER to Big Media by changing around the campaign schedule for a photo-op!
Obama/Biden '08
Another ploy to get votes. Pretty disgusting.
To Hillary Supporter,
You know I take great offense to that. My Dad is a soldier and has so far been to Iraq twice. Please do not say I am from the gutter.
By staying away from the area, "O" proved to be more presidential than McCain. How much time and resources did McCain take away by his presence. Even Bush knew you should not be in the area, and he is not the brightest bulb on the Christmas Tree.
I hope he mentioned what a disaster the choice of Palin was and how that highlights John McCain's first abysmal domestic decision. The road to the White House doesn't go through the nursing home or the beauty pageant runway.
Dan J, you speak of "despicable" yet you tell someone to go to hell! What a despicable creature you are to put an ungodly curse on another human being because they have an opinion that is different from yours. Was it despicable when the Dobson's staffer prayed for rain during Obama acceptance speech. None of you should mock God, by saying things that is not of God.