CNN

Well good. It still cannot undue the harm done when Bush and McSame ignored Katrina. Appreciated but, as usual with republicams, too little too late.

The storm has not hit. The hurricane has been down-graded, yet the Republicans will turn this into a political event.
Where were these hypocrits 3 years ago?
Tell Laura and Cindy to cough-up their money and not ask the people of this country who have been devistated financially by the Republican leadership.

Although they are probably okay ladies you couldn't pay me to watch either of them or any part of the sham that is the repuglican convention. And Kris, you must have had your ignorant ear muffs on when during the DNC convention when the repuglican politician prayed for rain during the convention. You repuglicans are so hypocritical! How do you guys sleep at night? And what is Obama supposed to do for the victims in Louisiana?" The same thing mccain will do, nothing because they can't, they aren't in charge yet you moron.

@Kris
The "Obama gang" did not make those comments. Would you like us to pin the words of every single Republican on the "McCain gang" as well? Because multiple Republicans have said that natural disasters were punishing groups of people they didn't like before.

Yeah, and I believe when Katrina happened, John McCain and George Bush were ummmm... Celebrating John McCain's birthday, which is soo much more important, so Kris, you have the right idea about these guys.. It's not like they're doing this for political purposes..oh wait...

It just keeps getting better and better. The Republicans will be serving the White House on a silver platter to the Democrats come November. Thank you McCain for your fine choice. Obama Baby!

I respect Laura Bush and she will make a nice speech. But Cindy
better stay home and be save from shaking hands and get strained again. Believe me, you NEVER outshine Michelle.

Our donations would certainly be more useful than a bunch of Republicans wetting their windbreakers to pose for the cameras.

How strange....Obama said he was going to do exactly these things
that McSame is doing now...why didn't he think about them before
Obama mentioned? Everything Obama mentions McSame copies...
surprise, surprise...He is looking for a goverment of CHANGE????
Who decided first of government of change?
Now he is going to take this mess in the South as...."look at me" I am
sooooo good! Vote for me....Sorry, it is not going to work either!!!

Kris, I'm on Obama's e-mail list and will certainly help out financially if called upon from Obama's camp to do so. I feel that Laura Bush and Cindy McCain, I will tune into and listen. Their husbands I wouldn't. I have admiration for those two women, even tho I'm on the blue team.

How exciting. NOT!!! Just kidding. I love Laura Bush. She's a true lady. I used to like Cindy McCain, but lately she seems like just a shadow of her past self.

Are you serious??? Is this all the GOP have now? America let me just say no disrespect to either lady but be the smart ones and leave the shame to Mcbush>>>>>>>>>>>>>>your husbands

Kris,
I am part of Obama's e-mail list and i am willing to contribute immensely toward helping Storm victims. I also know many people on this list that are willing to volunteer and contribute toward helping others. Your comments about what Obama is able to do with this e-mail list is ill-inform and naive. Think before you make such stupid comment. You can dislike Obama, but do not belittle such an effort.

After 3 years, they are now concern, how touching. Instead of raising funds for the citizens, why don't they just release the funds that Mr. Bush pledged back in 2005. The FRAUD is this administration's response in 2005 and their fake concern in 2008. I guess the people on the Gulf Coast should be happy that this time "Brownie" is no where insight and Mr. Bush is not on vacation and Condi's not shopping for shoes in NY.

Think about who's the FRAUD and hypocrits... GOP flopping between being positive and negative if it helps them. And dont' tell me they are about people in need. Where were they the first time.

Kris,

That email list has generated twice the money that the Republicans got from the lobbyist. In addition, when some one on a fixed income like myself donates $50.00, thats 1/16 of my income, whereas the lobbyist donate chump change compared to their total available.

Since when do campaigns raise money for charities? That is misrepresentation at its worst, and shows just how low McCain really is.

Okay, this is the McCain I have known for the last 25 years...part of the Keating 5...such good judgment and depth of character...too bad for the Repbulican party. Great way to keep the attention off the issues!!!

THIS WILL BE ONE WASTE OF TONIGHT. HOPE SOMETHING GOOD IS RUNNING ON ANOTHER CHANEL.

Senator McCain voted against Katrina relief multiple times in 2005...now he's helping out the Louisiana region? or is it because he's trying to gain some votes much like him picking the inexperienced Sarah Palin to gain disgruntled Hillary voters. No Way, No How, NO MCCAIN!

Maybe Cindy will say once again that Palin's foreign policy experience arises from the fact that "Alaska is close to Russia"?

See, this is what COUNTRY FIRST really means.

McCain was celebrating his birthday with Bush when Hurricane Cathrina hit all of a sudden the bushes and the mccains care when elections are up

They haven't even spoken at the convention yet...lol..
Anyway, the reason that people are in need is because of the GOP. And in order to help the people in need the DNC needs to acquire more Senate seats, enough to block a philabuster or a veto. This is the party that helped strike down the expansion of CHIP, fought global warming and the scientist tooth and nail. This is the party that was all lip service when it came to alternative energy sources and voted against them when the time came. This is the same party that John McCain the Maverick had fight to get them to do the right thing. He earned the title "Maverick" going against this party's initial desire.

YOU HAVE HAD YOUR CHANCE REPUBLICANS.
This party has had over the Congress and the executive branch. You have scared Americans into voting you into office in overwhelming numbers across the nation. You put your policies and focus in place with disastrous results. YOU HAVE FAILED US AND YOURSELVES!

I will watch your convention but sheesh! Could you give me headline speakers that actually effect policy? That's okay. Right now, this party knows it stinks. That's why many of your party members are skipping this convention. But, I won't, I gotta hear this. It's gonna be like a punchline to a bad joke.

Not a republican that is for sure but can respect efforts by the 1st Lady and potential 1st Lady to encourage support for relief of the Hurricane. Lets all have the poeple effected by this in our prayers.

To quote Cheney as to these two speaking – "So".
All they are going to do is try and spin the repub convention into an advertisement about how "partriotic" they are for "giving up" their convention festivities – never mind that it's the HUMANITARIAN thing to do!
McCain gives us a clue as to how they are going to try and spin this when he says "Lets take of our republican hats and put on our American hats". Can it be any more obvious that the repubs are trying to make patriotic hay rather than genuine concern for fellow citizens?
Don't buy this necon BS America!

Kris,
Obama's "email list" has enabled him to raise record amounts of money for his campaign and for the DNC. If he sends a message directly to his supporters encouraging them to help, there will be a response. He has also made appeals via radio and television. Mrs. Bush and Mrs. McCain are making an announcement at the GOP convention. Everyone should do what they can. Why don't you follow John McCain's example and think like an American instead of like a partisan dittohead?

God Bless these 2 ladies! I am happy that these 2 ladies have always loved America and have been proud of our country! I am happy the GOP and RNC will put the people first during this national crisis. I have now decided to vote for McCain/Palin!

Thanks Mrs. Bush and Mrs. McCain. Obama will call his email list. The thoughts of Obama leading this country scare me to death. Everyone looks at the glitz and the glimmer and don't listen to the words. If we don't quit spending and balance the budget, China will own this country.

Okay, so Michelle speaks on the first night of the DNC Convention and does an excellent job! Now, all of a sudden Cindy McCain is speaking on the first night of the RNC convention. BE ORIGINAL!!!

Kris – As for as the comments on the hurricane, instead of pointing to the Obama camp, you need to turn to James Dobson who prayed for rain on the day of Obama's speech.

And Kris, what did the Bush administration do about helping people in need? Thousands of people died in N.O. So please, I know the brillance of Obama and his staff is upsetting the heck out of you (e-mail list comment), but please, c'mon give honor to whom honor is due – BARACK OBAMMA!!!!!

Obama/Biden '08

It figures, the republicans want to hide dick and george so they bring out the ladies to cover for them.

Why don't they use all that money donated to Katrina victims and use that? oh, sorry, the 'government lost it'.

Laura should come to her senses and her democratic roots, and

ditch the fool and his repugnant handlers, and

join her twins who support obama.

BE YOURSELF LAURA!

Obama is calling on his network of volunteers to do what they can to help. God bless and save the people in the New Orleans area.

Hi
This is the political world and what we expect is the truth and ready to face the realities of life not false and unnecessary politics. Ladies go ahead but strategically.

Obama has been helping people in need for years he started right after law school dummy kris looks like you dont know about Obama so you should keep your thoughts to your self the republican failed the last time when it came to katrina they are trying not to repeat their failure they cant afford to in this political year

the McCain campaign is a complete disaster – it's just been announced that Palins 17 year old daughter is 5 months pregnant. So much for conservative values. Palin obviously wasn't even vetted. McCain isn't fit to lead a parade never mind a country.

Kris, its called "Donors" thats what the email list is for. im sure you read that in the article, yet chose to read what you wanted to read.

Furthermore, how much do you really think Mccain can do anymore then anybody else. He is NOT president!

It s all on Bush!!

Laura Bush stated this morning that Palin was qualified to be President because she had experience as a mayor.

Cindy McCain stated Sunday Palin had national security experience because Alaska was next to Russia.

QUESTIONS TO ALL THE MOTHER'S OF AMERICA'S CHILDREN

Are you willing to take a chance that the welfare and safety of your own children, may at sometime in the future be the responsibility of the Republican party that actually believes that anyone, male or female, with experience as a city council member and the mayor of a village of 9.000 for 8 of her 10 years of “executive” experience, actually qualifies the candidate for the top office in the land?

The same Republican party believes that the fact that the state, which has a total population of less than the city of Atlanta, and which she is the current governor of for all of 20 months, during which time she has already come under the cloud of possibly abusing the power of her office. and is currently being investigated, is actually qualified for national security because the state is next to Russia?

No matter how you may feel about the Democratic ticket at least the one with the lesser experience was ELECTED, and made a VP selection of someone who would bring balance the ticket The Republican VP was SELECTED by one man that actually believes the Republican statements outlined above.

You parents out there need to think long and hard about this ticket but more importantly about the Republican party which is apparently so welling to cater to the Far Right that the entire Republican party is willing to put your own kids future in jeopardy, just so they can win an election?

How exactly is that considered "Country First"?

Uh........not that Im a fan of Obama or anything, but the former secretary of the Dem convention made that comment, not Obamas gang, get your facts straight. And second, the email list actually is the reason that obama has raised on average 57 mill a month while mccain relies on big lobby money to raise around 25-30 mill a month,, umm yea....get you facts straigth again Kris.
But I do think it is good that the RNC is suspending the convention to help out, and Im glad both candidates are making an effort....again political divison should end, its not about republciasn or democrats helpin,g we are doing s oas americans

How can Sarah Palin support unequal pay for men and women? How can she not support women getting paid the same as a man?

Say no to stupidity.

McCain/Palin- NO

Obama/Biden- YES

It is election time and the repubs want to try and help out minorities maybe if Katrina would have happened during an election the repubs would have cared than Bush and McCain would not have been eating cake.

All about manipulation of voters. How come the same concern didn't exist during Katrina and Rita? Oh I see.. election year stunts!!! I voted Republican but can't stand this now. And, Sarah Palin nomination stinks even more.

good thing they held back on the convention. i am sure Katrina still lingers in the minds of the ones who were irreponsible last time.
RNC nothing but pandering lobbyist.

All that money obama has """"collected""""" he ought to donate some.

While I respect Laura Bush she and other GOP talking heads are now using the gender card. How dare you speak or say anything bad about Sarah Palin, if you do your being sexist. Maybe that's why the media has not given a true picture of who Sarah Palin really is, they are afraid of being called sexist. Laura Bush today used the gender card. What is truly sexist is if you vote for someone because of their gender on not based on the issues. These people are trying to put Palin on a pedestal because she is a woman. She is not a trophy. She is just another politicians who has certain policies and views that need to be looked at very closely.

kris
youd be surprised on what obama and his e-mail list can get done. does mc cain and bush even have a e-mail list?

My money is still on Obama's email list. That'll help more, just you see.

kris,

yes the e-mail list is one part of it. actually including people on a disaster to help out is putting our country first, which we all do, not just repubs.

where was mccain when katrina hit? o yeah, celebrating his birthday with his twin brother GW.

Maybe Obama's campaign can text his database members to request permission to contribute half of his campaign war chest to gulf coast charities?

Then Obama can follow through on his promise to accept public financing?

The Republicans are old fashioned and do not really understand politics. It is high time the surrender to Obama Camp as they have lost touch. John Mccain is an old man and must take a rest and look after his family. For the fact that he has worn the US Army uniforms cannot make folks to elect him as President of USA. For a 72 year old man, he is only trying to make history as the oldest US President. Somebody who cannot remember how many houses he's got, do not know how to use computer and above all, chooses a lady who do not know anything outside Alaska as Vee Pee. That is to tell you how smart his brain is working. Quit now John MacCain.

Teddy Alfred.
Johannesburg South Africa.

Thankfully a level2 storm now, skimming the city – great that both Democrats and Republicans are doing their best to help – let's not make political hay out of this eh? It's about peoples lives.

I am a firm supporter of Obama. But at this moment, all I can say, all that is important is God – please protect the people in danger from this storm. They do not deserve further torment. They do not deserve to be pawns in a political game. At this moment, their safety is more important than political posturing from anyone.

give me a break, Kris. McShame is drawing resources away from the hurricane responders and obviously milking this disaster for all it's worth. During Katrina McShame was partying and eating birthday cake with Bush. Do you Americans have any memory at all?
This is great for McShame. So many repubs weren't showing up anyway, and now having bush drop out is the best thing to happen to his campaign.

Trust the republican party to turn people's misfortune into political gain. What happened to FEMA and all the governmental agencies that are helping the victims. I forgot, NRC = Red Cross. Please stop this attempt to blackmail or bamboozle people regarding the elections. George W. Bush is a republican and we all know where he and McCain were during Katrina. All that said, don't forget that Obama's email list has raised the highest campaign contributions in the history of this US of America. So if that list moves, you can be sure that McSame and gang will be buried.
Bob Barr 08

CNN has no mention of McCain and bush having birthday celebrations while people were dying during hurricane Katrina.

Might as well they go on with their convention, wont be any different from the last time, now pretending like they care

Kris, when talking in the professional world you do not call a campaign a 'gang'. I am sorry but someone from the RNC stated they hoped it rain on the DNC, where were you then? I really do not care who will be speaking this week, I will not be watching any of it.

two fine ladies indeed

both nice ladies,but ,their spouses are intent on maintaining 50 bases in iraq. the iraqi people want us out. the world wants us out. the majority of american people want us out. why does bush and mccain want to stay? oil or staging area for attacks on iran. there is no other reason to keep spending 12 billion a month there. kris? can you explain why we should stay in iraq when noone wants us there, not even your fellow countrymen/women? you are the one who sounds hateful and mean.

these women are just trying to put on a good show, where was mrs. bush during the last hurricane??? the republican party is just using this to try to get votes, BUT I don't think it will work, they've messed up our country long enough, it's time for them to GOOOOOOOO!!!! GO Obama & Biden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we need you.

Thanks be to TNT and Law & Oder Reruns.

How much money has Obama raised on his e-mail list? You might just be surprised ! If by Fraud you mean Joe Biden, you obviously don't know him very well. Do a little research on his accomplishments and you just might change your mind!!

OBAMA/BIDEN

It is always encouraging to see Americans come together to aid other Americans, regardless of the motives. Unfortunately, some idiots will use it to make partisan and stupid comments.

you must be kidding, Kris~ Have you've forgotten how President Bush and John McCain's attitude towards the Katrina crisis? There's a photos of them celebrating McCain's birthday during the crisis? The ONLY reason they are "acting" as if they care is because of the upcoming election. They are phonies.

Its a joke!

Good sign sign of good leadership.

McCain, said "country first." Lets us think about thoes people in danger first. Then do the convention.

McCain/Palin, you got my vote.

Well, the weather crisis created a impromptu opportunity for the Republicans that undermines Obama's fabulous Thursday promoting....oh, yeah, himself.

not that I am suggesting the DNC would not have responded similarily...I am sure they would have. But I firmly believe, and you can get mad if you want...that it would have eaten at BO's craw if he had to '86 the stone pillar thingy.

Looking forward to hearing from both these fine speakers tonight!

When is CNN going to start focussing on Palin who as of yet has not had a major interview? This person is running for the second highest office in America and voters de4serve to see her unthethered to McCain and his surrogates.

I'm glad the Republicans are doing something practical regardless of how it appears to the Democrats. Way to go.

At a time like this, trashing one party or the other is simply unamerican. It's great that these two ladies are engaging in effort to help those in need. I don't care what their real agenda is but I think that is quite obvious as we remember the past. Obama is supportive too but everyone has their own way of helping. Should he plaster his face all over and engage in the political pandering? Think not...he is too American. too Presidential and too smart to use politics during this time of disaster. Let's give both sides our support in their individual efforts to help out! This is America we are supposed to be concerned about not our political future as some are making this out to be.

One has to question the genuineness of the Republican concern for the hurricane victims after their handling of Katrina.

Good for both of you. I hope you show the agonizing pictures that they showed on 60 minutes last night on Katrina, and all of the African Americans begging for help from your husband's, Republican administration who basically let the city drown.

Thanks but no thanks, we don't need 4 more years of a lousy administration you represent. Anyone for President is better than McCain who is another 4 more years of the George W Bush, and anyone who is in their right mind would not cast a vote for McCain and his policcies of the past. He is old school we need new leadership as President! Go Obama.Biden. You will win by a large landslide!

This convention is a complete disaster and I'm glad that Hurricane Gustav completely took attention away from the Republicans. And nobody is coming and they don't want to hear these two talk and open their mouths! Obama is doing so much more than McCain!<333 OBAMA/BIDEN '08

The Dems need to make the same effort as the Republicans at helping those hurt by Gustav. We can't let McSame and the rest of those Republican fools, especially that fanatic running mate, get a bump in the polls because of this.

A little overkill, don't you think?? Anything to get a vote McCain.
Will someone please tell McCain to stay out of the gulf coast area so that the people who are really here to help can do so.

Here we go again fear mongering. These woman want equal rights and when you say anything about them it is sexism. It is not going to work this time enought of your 8 years of fear mongering. Rep are nothing but fear and war mongers.

oh and while people are being displaced once again, we're forced to pay attention to two women who have never had to struggle a day in their lives. brilliant-great idea RNC!

McCain's campaign manager, Rick Davis said “We hope to regain our schedule at some point,”. It is pathetic that McCain's campaign is more concerned about regaining their schedule than they are about the safety and security of Americans in the Gulf coast area that are under the Gustav seige.

You should be ashamed of yourself and your campaign

What will they discuss? A new war? How to keep ruining the economy? Or how to pick the worst VP in US history.

I see Karma!
Im NOT INTERESTED in what Bush have to say NOR 3rd term Bush McCane!!
See how what goes around comes right back around! The Republicans were wishing and hoping for rain on Obama's convention- (Dobbs) Wow Now look- need I say more!
I hope Gustav don't rain on the GOP's parade but at this point its allll about Karma! They get what they deserve!
Now I really hope no one gets hurt from this Hurricane!
God Bless America
Obama/Biden

What? No Dick Cheney? No George Bush?

How...surprising. And convenient.

It's still the SAME OLD SAME OLD SAME OLD WITH JOHN MCCAIN
Sorry Cindy was so offended by Obama comment HOW MANY HOMES DO YOU MCCAIN OWN. Obama did not ask the question and cannot help if OLD MCCAIN DON'T REMEMBER. IT'S PART OF THE AGING PROCESS

These are the women which I don’t want my daughters to emulate. Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton are excellent role models, thank God.

DEMS UNITED 08! on the right side of history!

I am not sure what McCain has on his little hidden agenda. He say's he would like to focus on the American people and put politics aside. But goes to New Orleans to what shake their hand and then what. It is all about politics-which is what he said he would not like to focus on. President Bush should truly be there as he failed the American people during Katrina. What the heck is McCain doing down there.....At least Obama is going to wait and visit after and help out accordingly after the hurricane. He is truly an upfront and honest person not putting politics first by going down there before the hurricane. He is not the president and the only hidden agenda he has is politics while he is down there, SHAME ON HIM!!!!

Hopefully they will discuss the Gustave situation instead of their selfishness!!!

It is politics as usual for the Bush/McCain who would use the sad event of Gustav as a political weapon. They belong to the same group who had been praying for another terrorist attack (of the like of 9/11) to show what they consider as McCain's strength (which in reality is McCain's love for war). The same group who was praying for rain to rain out Obama's acceptance speech.

America, please let us not vote McCain and his team as they are no good for this great nation

I like Laura, too bad she is married to an incompetent monkey.

So much for Greek Columns ,football stadiums and idol worship. Good job McCain.

Cindy Mccain Is Going To Give A Speech Saying That Since Alaska Is Close To Russia That Means Palin Has Forge Policy Credentials! Ha Ha Ha! I Live In The State That Houses The Stealth Bombers. . . So I Am Qualified To Fly One! Ha Ha Ha!

Who cares? They aren't being nominated for President, like the flip-flopper Senator McCain who recently changed his mind about how important experience is to a potential Presidental candidate. They aren't being nominated for VP like Governor Palin, the female Dick Cheney.

We don't need liars and right wing bigots in the White House. Eight years is ENOUGH!

Kris,

It's quite amazing that you can spin the fact that because this Gustav is happening during the RNC (and the party has the full attention of the media) that somehow because the DNC is over, Obama and his campaign are doing nothing other than emailing people. Take a step back and look at your statements for a second - a rational person would realize what they're saying.

Speaking of Cindy, she thinks that living next to Russia qualifies Sarah Palin for having foreign policy experience. God help us if McCain and Palin find it into the whitehouse. Maybe McCain pretends to care about hurricanes during election years, but let's remember that he and Bush were enjoying his birthday cake on a tarmac during Katrina.

wow–the Bush women talk .

Please get this right America, we have the Dream Ticket right before us, making history for Election Year 2008. Barack Obama and Joe Biden will bring us hope again, changes that we so desparetly need and have needed for the last 8 years. I could go on forever when it comes to the Bush Administration but I shouldn't have too if you have been living in the same country I have, hearing a Huge Sucking Sound as our jobs are being sucked to China faster than the winds of Gustav could ever match. PLEASE for all of you Hillary Supporters, and you Undecided Voters.. November 4th, 2008 Vote for Barack Obama to be the Next President of the United States of America. Something has to GIVE/ Changes have to be made or we will eventually be a third world country, this is a very serious election, take it serious and VOTE OBAMA. Yes we can and Yes we will!!!
Awet Okbay
MN

The Republicans will no doubt use their admirable efforts to rally charity and volunteers for the inadmirable goal of defending their neglect for our infrastructure. Don't fall for the spin.

Im glad there asking for help now that it is an election year, where were they 3 years ago when katrina hit....oh yea No WHERE TO BE FOUND

Well tlhat's good that the two ladies have sense enough to push for some help. Last year was totally different when Busn was attending McCain's birthday party and neither of those two cared then or now. It's all political for McCain to get coverage!

Kris- maybe you have forgotten about the McCain campaign doing the "rain dance" in hopes of a rainfall during the DNC convention.

What goes around comes back around......you should know better.

and...FYI....RNC and McCain are just following suit....Obama and Biden already beat them to the punch on raising money for the gulf region.

Hey Kris:

Can't you tell political stunts when you see them, wake up. Everything the RNC is doing now is a pathetic attempt to save face after what happened with Katrina. If it wasn't an election year John McCain wouldn't give a flip about Louisiana.

Dave
Las Vegas, NV

Kris,

I agree with you completely. I lived overseas for over 10 years, which means I have more foreign policy experience that Obama. What a joke that guy is, and Biden only adds to the misery.

When McCain is back in the Senate maybe he will vote next time for Katrina relief.

Will they explain why Palin lied about the bridge to nowhere?

Kris, leave your hate comments at home where they belong.

Barack Obama and Joe Biden don't stand a chance against John McCain and Sarah Palin.
McCain and Palin WILL clean up Washington.
I like John McCain. He has guts. Sarah Palin will make an excellent President for this country in 2012. This is a very smart lady with a good heart. She's young and full of piss and vinagar.SHE will be good for this country just as John McCain will be.
She truly is a breath of fresh air.

Kinda makes obama and his gang look even more dirty.

The medium storm, Gustav, was actually a political gift to the Red team.
#1. It gave Bush and Cheney a quick out.
#2. They will SPIN all the previously confirmed 'no shows' into hurricane caused no shows.
#3. It took the extremely poor VP choice out of the head lines.
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A badly divided and poorly attended convention, now, will not be seen. They got lucky!
(CNN make a list of those who had declared they would not attend, BEFORE Gustav reared its head.)

Not having bush/ cheney speak is the best thing Mcsame has going for him at their convention. At least Laura can put a sentence together.
Not that I would want hear it.

Republicans are attempting to save face, we remember Katrina and will never forget. Stop the pandering!

Obama/Binden 08'

Republican are only talking this stuff to get political gain.. They got their butts kicked last time (of course under GWB watch) Even after the the Hurricane happen last time we sat 5 days in water. (Under GWB watch) I was still living in a Trailer (under GWB watch) McCain, didn't do anything to help, only the Democrats.. So don't think you are going to make me change my mind.. I'm sick and tired of GWB and the Republican party, they are not help to us POOR People.

Cindy & Lori are both rich! Both have been rich all their lives. Cindy was born with a silver spoon. So she has no knowledge to know what us POOR people feel!

Thank goodness someone cares about the American people. I am disgraced and disgusted about high profile democrats clapping in glee about the hurricane disrupting the Rep convention. I have news for you haters-an extravaganza debacle costing millions is not what America is all about. It was for Obama, Oprah, Gore and that poor joke of a VP candidate. Appears that the Republicans are super organized for this disaster–different than democrats who ran the state with Katrina.

GREAT! Two of the finest ladies in political circles will be speaking. Both are wonderful speakers and models for the GOP. Way to Go! Looks like N.O. escaped the 'big one' and both Bush and McCain will be able to attend the Convention!

Watch out Obama's got something up his sleeve. He's not an idiot, and his campaign staff knows what they're doing, and I'm sure they know to deal with the unexpected. Remember that Wright scandal, how Obama just flawlessly destroyed that thing, or even his wife's weird USA comments that one day? Boom! Then for VP, he ripped apart experience criticisms. Obama is in now the "safe choice" which is a strange irony, but I'm sure he knows what to add some juice to that role.

YAWN...

I guess it's better than having to suffer through Shrub or McCain.

The funny thing is Gustav gave Bush/McCain the perfect excuse not to have Lil'bush Wack George speak. No one cares about Bush and it will show on McCain

Once again RNC will use women ... Palin, Laura, Cindy and who ever else let's them play them.

WHO CARES ABOUT THE GOP,WHY IS MCCAIN TRYING TO KEEP HIS VP FROM TALKING TO THE MEDIA?THIS WOMAN COULD BE IN CHARGE OF 300 MILLION PEOPLE,I WANTS TO HEAR HER VIEWS ON THE ECONOMY AND NATIONAL SECURITY,IT SEEMS TO ME THE MCCAIN CAMP DONT WANT HER GIVING INTERVIEWS,THIS IS VERY SCAREY BECAUSE THIS WOMAN COULD BE PRESIDENT NEXT YEAR BECAUSE OF MCCAINS AGE,SO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE NEEDS TO HEAR HER OUT

I don't want to seem cynical with such a great effort to help. My only thought on all of this is that I think the McCain campaign is somewhat relieved that they don't have to compete with the DNC's convention. This potential disaster gave them their out. Nonetheless, good job RNC. I would have hated to see you all attempting to party when a big part of our country is suffering. You did well.

What a great First Lady Laura Bush has been. Let's hope that the next first lady is as eloquent as she was.

Good Job Ms. Bush & Ms. McCain!!!!
The obama gang's comments about the RNC convention – and our current first lady are a Disgrage to your guy!

What exactly will the DNC and obama/FRAUD do about helping people in need – oh – call up his e-mail list – that will really help!