CNN

Why all this continued military blood and gore about McCain? Most Americans cannot identify with his war and even more know very little about it.

The heroes of that failed U.S Vietnam war were the men who served and were not shot down.

Not McCain who got himself shot down and spent most of his war as a prisoner. Is that a hero?

And a reminder, the U.S. has lost many more wars than they ever won.

Another reminder, the U.S attacked Iraq with any provocation.

@CNN; finally, your crew is not taking any crap off the Republicans. Keep this up and you will get invited to the real REVOLUTION!!! lmao

Well, when the policies you have been preaching for 30 years STILL aren't working – what else have you got?

The Republicans are a joke.

McCain the Maverick has sold out completely to the religious right wing of the Republican Party. Blame the media? I expected that. But when these Republicans started talking about constitutional rights, I am reminded of who brought us the lovely Patriot Act.

They are supposed to find out all the information for the American people. I'm sure they will dig more than the RNC and John McCain were able to find in their brief vetting. All the rocks will be picked up, let's see what they find!

For someone who's suppose to represent unbiased facts you have miserably failed to put a realistic spin on this convention. You've been so very negative we kept flipping back and forth from you to CSPAN where there was no commentary from biased news reporters. W e could draw our own conclusions without you telling us what to think. What a dissapointment from your supposed "Best political team on tv".

Hey RB from NH

You are plagarizing another poster!!!!!!!!!!!

The media has been soooooo pro Obama it is shameful.

They were pro Obama against Hillary.

Now they are pro Obama against McCain.

Obama is the MEDIA's choice but not mine.

The media has been derelict of their duties.

I wish that we could sue the media and journalists for malpractice of their duties.

And most Americans can see straight through the McCain campaign.

McCain's Campaign for Presidency:

GENDER CARD...GENDER CARD...POW CARD...POW CARD...The media is sexist, the media is in the tank for Obama...
ATTACK...ATTACK..ATTACK...GENDER CARD...GENDER CARD...POW CARD... POW CARD...

When are they going to talk about gas prices, house foreclosures people losing their jobs!!!!

What is wrong with these people!

@ Matt

You comments about articles is ridiculous. Clinton and Obama had a much longer primary then McSAME. Back then the media was bashing Obama, not all those articles are glowing reports about Obama. The republicans really tired to smear him, and he had to respond. Maybe you should go back and look and you will see the hipocricy in the Rethuglican outrage now about the media!

While we're on the subject of the media, what's the scoop on Sarah's extramarital affair being reported by the National Enquirer? When did she cheat on here husband, and how many times?

And your readership shows what sheep really are.

Sheep in their support for the media and sheep following their choice for US representatives.

CNN,dont back down we are tired of the republicans,they are going down this time.they can whine all they want
if you can stand the heat get out of the kitchen

why doesn't the media report on the lack of minorities on the floor,

Same old Same old...He's proving it...McSame

CNN is doing its best to provide balanced coverage, although I think Kyra (? Last Name ?) based in Alaska has obviously become so enamored with Palin that her reporting is beginning to a little contrived and syrupy. I'm glad she likes her, and is enthusiastic about her, but her personal opinions are coming through and that is not journalism.

We need more JAMES CARVILLE please, and bring on his wife. That is such a fun time to watch them debate each other.

America has free speech. The RNC has to get over it that we have different opinions and the right to vet them. As an independent voter who is slowing becoming a decided voter: Stop the whining!

ENOUGH! NOT THIS TIME. NO WAY. NO HOW. NO McCAIN

They are asking for the pity vote!

Schenider if I was you I would keep a low profile. Everyone knows that they can not get any unbiased reporting from you. You are pushing the Democrats all the way. I nearly hope OBAMA does win the election just so I can see If I can find any of you people that supported him four years from now. Obama and Biden are the most unfit pair that has ever teamed together to win the White House. Obama with no experience and so much baggage in his closet he is a borderline convict. Biden is a three time loser who has been in Congress for 25 years. What has he done to benefit the common man during this period. He thinks he is cute and smart. A bad combination. I don't know of anything he contributed to benefit this country other than for him to draw a big fat pay check.

The Republicans are just like those dogs sickened by rabies and at the last stage of their life. Remember, it is when they go around hiding their tail and biting indiscriminately whoever comes their way. Repubs know that the McCain bid for presidency is almost dead. Now, they are biting anyone- Senator Obama, Michelle and now the media.

Down with the mad dogs....ObamaBiden 08.

This is funny. Mr Romney says economy is under attack.... wow really ???... I wonder who attacked it ????????

As a democrat I am baffled that no one in the party is talking about how the pro-choice party does not have a problem with killing innocent American soldiers. You can't have it both ways Republicans. We hear you preach daily about choosing life, yet Bush and McCain both authorized and are still supporting a war that killed over 4000 soldiers...can you say HYPOCRITS

During the democratic convention, CNN constantly showed on screen, the number of conventioneers who were over 65 years of age, who were ethic by type (for example 23% were african american), were aged as such as youngest, and olderst. Is there a reason that you are not doing this with the Republicans? How many people of color are attending this convention? I see almost none. How can they represent the American ideal if a segment of the population is not voting or attending their convention. As a Canadian citizen it is a very noticable difference. I would like to see you continue your information regarding this convention. Thank you

So, are you saying that it's wrong to point out what one might believe is a failing...only when it's a failing of the media? Seems to me that the media does not hesitate to "draw conclusions," point out errors, mistakes, etc.

When the media returns to reporting the news, they (you as well) will get some more respect. As long as you attempt to influence public opinion, editorialize under the guise of reporting the news, etc., wise listeners will point out your failings.

Shame on the media...not for how they treat Palin...shame on the media for their ignorance in regard to the average person on the street.

Of course, use whatever you can to win, a Republican motto so it seems.
If you message isn't resonating with people change it to one that seems to be winning. This election is a crock, it sickens me how these people are spinning stories and messages and twisting what each other stands for. The GOP is not authentic.

Too bad the McCain camp brought this on themselves by leaking this information in an attempt to ward off the Nat'l Enquirer from reporting on it themselves which, btw, is now set to report on a past Palin affair scandal involving hubby's ex-business partner. Gov. Sarah Palin – the gift that keeps on giving.

The media is not to blame. The media just reports the news and it's up to the people to sift through the information and decide what is fact or fiction, relevant or irrelevant. It's very important to check every piece of information especially since the McCain team likes to twist everything and put out half-truths on their campaign ads. So disgusting!

Americans should leave Peggy Nooman and Mike Murphy and the media alone. It looks like they are smarter than McCain.
I find it hard to understand why We Americans fail to see that this woman Sarah Palin, and her husband have both woefully failed their 17 year old girl and the family at large.
I am really surprised that some Americans fail to realize the simple fact that Sara and her husband could not even govern their small house and put things in place. The put their self interest first, before those of their kids, and for that matter all American kids. Charity they say begins at home.
It’s this same attitude of the American society failing to realize the role that parents play in the up bringing of kids, and for that matter the society at large, that has led us to believe that the solution to juvenile delinquency is incarceration. In truth we all know we are wrong, but we will never accept it?
The truth is, if Palin parents had done what they had to do to protect this 17 year old would be mother, they wouldn’t have been the need to prove to some of us that they are truly Conservative Christians. Unless of cause the goal of the Palin family was to prove to us that they were prochoice. In which case, I give up. They’ve won..

I born after 1964 so I can’t say anything about that
1992 Bill Clinton democratic candidate he know how to handle GOP
2008 Clintons are not on the ticket so GOP will win
Life long democrat and Hillary strong supporter will vote for Mc Cain
Hillary 2012 /Mc Cain/Palin2008

Typical GOP garbage.

The Republicans are the party of the OLD – McCain is 72, he's out of touch with the typical American family with his 7 houses and wife who has mega-millions.

As for the "VP," it reinforces how McCain has sold his soul to the FAR RIGHT of the GOP by choosing an unqualified candidate.

MCCAIN'S SUCH A WHINER. TAKE IT LIKE A MAN. MR POW.

The media lost it`s Roar , leading up to the Iraq war .
They became cowards... They put their jobs above Honesty, Integerity , .... Did`nt ask elementary questions ......If they didn`t tow Geo. W.`s line they were threatened with not being able to get interviews,, hench no interviews , NO JOB....
And it seems HERE WE GO AGAIN !!!!....The John McBush team, (the same old team Geo . W . had ) are at it again .
Bill , when are you going to ask , WHERE`S LEVI SLEEPING TO NIGHT ???.... Is He sharing a hotel room with Bristol ???....

the media has a right to ask questions about Palin's qualifications to be vp especially considering McCain's age. If all of the candidates have been asked this question, then why should Palin be exempt because she is a woman. I hope the media does not back down due to fear of being labeled sexist. I repeat it is not sexist to ask Palin legitimate questions. The motive is that the republicans cannot take what they dish. too bad. There is no whining in politics. am speaking as a woman.

you cant blame the media when you know those in the GOP are saying the same

this Mic is HOT!!

The corporations own the media. Republicans own the corporations. Why do they do this? They're shooting themselves in the feet.

I followed this election coverage closely. The most balanced network is ABC. CNN is insulting the public's intelligence.

THE MEDIA HAVE NO BUSINESS TELLING THE TRUTH

WHEN IT JEOPARDIZES OUR POTENTIAL DICTATOR'S PLANS.

MCWORSE LOSES HIS FEEBLE MIND WHEN HE GETS A

A QUESTION HE DOESN'T LIKE FROM A VOTER. LOSING

THE ELECTION, & THEREBY LOSING HIS OPPORTUNITY TO

START A WAR WITH RUSSIA WILL MAKE HIM FOAM AT THE MOUTH.

Something is missing at that convention. Oh yeah Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans and others.
Replay the Democratic convention so that we can watch something of interest and also get a look at how America looks when Americans come together.
Obama08

There is no doubt, you guys are tools. Don't think we don't notice. There are concerns I have about Palin but I don't give a rats butt about her daughter having a baby.

Are you really going to open THAT door CNN? The main stream media has been liberal for decades. Right along with our secondary school system. Young people are indoctrinated the second they leave home. When they actually grow up and start using their own brains – they understand what is REALLY what. That is the main reason you see so many mature American at the RNC. If we can just get young Americans to start thinking for themselves from the get go, then and only then will America thrive. When they see that Republican values get America where she needs to be – Strong, Independent, Moral, and Free!

why don't they blame bush for screwing up this country. we are fighting two wars going on three, jobs being loss. they are really wasting their time .

John McCain, no dought a nationl hero, but how well was he treated as a prisoner of war no food or exercise for 6 years. how healthy can he be? Sorry John, but you are 72 years old you could go to sleep and not wake up in the morning and who did you leave in charge of the greatest nation in the world? A HOCKEY MOM. Your first important decision and you blew it, instead of worring about P.R. for the republicans you should have been looking out for the American people. I, for one am very afraid.

no one can blame the media4 the reation of this little known lady from alaska simply cause the american public wants to know about her. do these neo natzi repiblicans think we suppose to possibly turn whats left of this country over to a unqualified self confessed soccer mom just because they said so? after what this country been threw the past 8yrs with george bush? america had better question everything about this republican party from this point on cause if you still think they got the best interest of the majority of this country at hart after the last 8yrs, you need your head examined!

If they don't want the media to "attack" them, why do they make a public display of Palin's daughter baby's daddy meeting the want to be commander in chief. What is the message their sending or encouraging. The religious based of the republican party is now the hypocrite base of the party.

MEDIA ATTACKS..... wow, that's original. NOT!!!

it is easy to blame the media when you are struggling, what is wrong with vetting her, she is an unknown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Old tricks for an Old Man Yup Yup that will work (NOT) Still havent swayed my vote even slightly.. Keep trying and just so you know ISSUES do matter to most Americans as this isnt a popularity contest, its a vote for the President of the United States.

Obama/Biden 08

"Obama and Biden have no "executive" experience"

"They've never ran anything"

Correct. But that means they have had to work with others in the same power positions to get things done.

Palin has been the "executive" and look where she took it:

Abuse of Power to get back at her sister's Ex.

Indeed, liberals attack used to work because historically it has been used to divide! But people are looking for unity!

Well well. CNN where is the little noise meter on the side of the screen that was present in the Dem. Convention. Oh wait...you dont need that kind of hype for the Republicans.....

Political Hacks.....I dare you post it.

We need news agencies like CNN, because it is critical for the sake of democracy of the people to be informed so we can make fair and balanced decisions. It is very scary to have such a powerful political origination like the GOP to censor and control what the people of nation sees or hear. What does this remind you of when you think of past governments?

You're right! There is no media to blame, or bias on CNN!

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Hmm....

Yes, the media can be a bit childish, but it is their duty to fully investigate and provide complete background information on any story or public figure, ESPECIALLY one that might be in the 2nd most powerful office in the nation.

DEMOCRACY (AND AMERICA) ARE A JOKE WITHOUT A FREE PRESS!

Get over it, McCain/Republicans! You didn't mind "the media" writing abusive stories about Barack Obama (need I mention "Obamanation)?

WHINERS!

The media has a RESPONSIBILITY to inform the electorate and this is especially true when EITHER party is not forthcoming about their candidates – MSM please continue to push back. McCain has lost his gravitas as a maverick and is proving himself to be just another party hack. Joe Klein/Campbell Brown – my new favorite journalists!!!!

why cant we leave comments about Huck and Mutt

Ain't it great that ROVE really runs this country?

Sorry CNN.. I forgot... You Rule, on all Comments...

Don't let them grind you down CNN!

They first said there was media bias for Obama, but when the spotlight is pointed on them they blame it for reporting information about them. I guess they did get a chance to filter their information and that is why they are mad.

they are grasping for straws here with this media stuff-

CNN didnt McCain use the same tactic when the affair with Vickie Iseman came out, he whined about how mean the NYT was being to him....When in doubt, blame the media, yes but you forgot the ploy...play the victim

Well, the GOP took a page out of Obamas book, he somehow just happen to have the media point out every african american on tv. Go figure. I guess he heard the complains the night before.

The GOP are a bunch of whinners. The party is not diverse by looking at the delegates and does not represent modern America.

I was a Republican for 35 years. I always understood their point of view. After all the crap I've heard tonight at the RNC, I no longer sympathize or have any tolerance for the party of spin and hate. I am so disappointed in this rhetoric I want to puke. I'll not only vote for Obama, but I'll hit the streets of my very republican neighborhood tomorrow and start preaching for him!!!

Well, what upsets me the most is how Sarah Palin is so off limits. Obama has been scrutinized for inexperience, church attendance, religion, his family etc. Sarah Palin needs to stop hiding behind sexism knowing there are some disgruntled Clinton supporters, then blaming the media because they are FINALLY getting the attention they were crying about.

The Republican convention is looking like a High School PTSA meeting. I see NOTHING of substance going on there. NOTHING memorable will be taken from it. I do see a very exclusive group that is doing NOTHING to expand themselves.

This after Rove, Bush, & Chaney played the media like Joseph Goebbels deceiving us into the war.What a joke.

McCain and his Rove attack machine are pthetic when they spout this garbage. McCain has blamed everyone for his mistakes and misspeak. He is the one who on a whim decided to elevate Palin to a VP pick and now he wants to blame everyone for the scrutiny she getting and rightly deserves. I'm sorry if the press has to do the vetting you couldn't be bothered with. McCain said he sometimes acts quickly, before the other guy does and sometimes he has to live with the mistakes. Well this time it's our country that will have to live with the mistakes and we can't take the chance on another four years of mistakes.

John McCain: Ready Fire Aim

Palin set to slam Obama in speech, Bring It On!

Sen. Obama Been Taking The Kitchen Sink For !8 Months and Counting!

Where Still Here, Still Strong!

Palin 3 Days, One Tonight Doesn't Make You Some Super Women.

Come On, Do What You Think You Do Best, And Watch "It" Slide Off!

I just lost some respect for Eisenhower... Great President, but horrible human being? And now the media is finally giving McCain the scrutiny he's been begging for and he's whining about it. Good God....

Good evening,

we cannot forget this party record! We cannot forget Bush!

The rhetoric from every speaker reflects the actual boss! They have been trained by Bush!

McCain and his campaign disgust me! They try to always play like they are so innocent and looking out for the American people! Now to play a game trying to blame the media for everything! I really hope it backfires on them bigtime!

we sure wouldn't want to talk about an illegal war, or $4.00 per gallon gas, or people losing their homes, or or or. CAN ANYONE TELL ME ONE THING THAT MCBUSH HAS DONE RIGHT IN 8 YEARS-ONE.

note to mccain: "win the war in Iraq"-ask yourself, WHAT DO WE WIN?? and you will understand why this war caused our country lives and money with no reason or no results. win???? win what?????

The truth will come out... if you don't tell the American public the facts, they will uncover them... have no doubt. I'll take our fact finding media any day. Thanks to all of you who dig deep when something smells wrong.

I worked as a consultant in NYC several years ago – Rudy has so many mafia ties it's not funny.

He's not going to get anything for the repubs – noun, verb, 911, bash Obama, noun, verb, 911, bash Obama

No thanks

Two words to John McCain and Sarah Failin........"GROW UP"

Go 08AMA/08IDEN

This Republican convention is rather doing more harm to Mr. McCain. Can't believe thse folks have such wrong attitude and poor perception about other countries. Let actions speak. We all know what our country has turned into during last eight years under republicans..., domistically as well as globally...

Everyone has been dealing with Palin wearing kid gloves and if you question her ability to do anything, you are being sexist. Well I have read her speach and if she jabs at Obama, then she has put herself out there for fair game....goodluck lady

What a party of whinners!!!

Let's compare the message from each party's convention:
Democrats: John McCain is just more of the same.
Republicans: Well we have a dash of media hatred, mixed with a sprinkle of the "angry left", stirred vigorously with a want to end "liberal washington" economic policies that haven't existed since 1979, and topped with a smidge of "democrats aren't patriotic"...

...ladies and gentlemen, I present to you a political first: the democrats have (to this point) out-performed the republicans when it comes to how focused the message of each convention is...

McCain is being childish.

Just because the media is reporting the truth, does that mean you have to attack them? They need to own up to their problems instead of pointing the finger at someone else.

Are they also blaming it on Fox News?

Good evening,

amazing how we put down media since it is part of what democracy still stand for the basic respect of different views and arguments. We are definitely living in the past!

A riot aganist the media for promoting Obama would be the best thing that has happened to the media. Maybe they will start reporting fairly.

Omg Hillary is head and shoulders above any of these women. The GOP is still trying to lure women by saying we are being sexist. Have they taken a look in the mirror?

So knowing this, will the MSM allow McCain to use this tired tactic against them and stop asking the necessary, hard questions that need to be asked?

McCain has only himself to blame. What, are we just supposed to take his word that Palin is ready to lead?

Love the pictures of receeding glaciers in the background. Global warming anyone?

NOT THIS TIME!

Lets really look at the experience comparison: (TY to original post)

Obama:
B.A in political science from Columbia University, with a specialization in international relations
J.D. in Law from Hardvard, graduated magna cum laude; President of the Harvard Law Review
12 years (92-04) teaching constitutional law
7 years State Senator: sponsored more than 800 bills
4 years Senator for Illinois, a state with 12.8 million people

Palin:
Bachelor's in journalism from University of Idaho
4 years Wasilla City Council (8000 people)
6 years Wasilla mayor (8000 people)
1 year "Ethics Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission"
20 months governor of a state with 660,000 people