I'm a little confused. After all the talk what is Obama FOR? Seems like all he is for is trying to convince the voters that McCain is another Bush. Didn't Bush hide in the National Guard while McCain was over in Viet Nam? Bush had to have the support of many democrats to have anything done these past 2 years. Congress has been in control of the Democrats the last 2 years - WHAT HAVE THEY DONE? People here in the Midwest are dealing with the floods and what have the Democratic controled congress done about it - they decided to take a break. So lets get real peaople. I will be sending in my monies but not to the "One". My money will be going to McCain.
Clinton Supporter for McCain.

HOW CAN ANYONE BE OK WITH THE FACT THAT THIS WOMAN WAS FOR ALASKA LEAVING THE UNION??

Alike they are - ME! and mini ME!

They made negative ads about obama and even called him MOSES and MESSIAH, so tell me what has the Republicans been doing for 3 straight days…..praising McBUSH beyond the stars. What a bunch of hypocrites. No plan for economy.Palin does not belive or know anything about global warming and evolution…

This poeple will continue to promote America as a lone ranger in the world, and they say we will be safer like that? Give me a break.

Obama is the new Jimmy Carter. Weak, appeasing and communist!

Mcain/Palin '08 The RIGHT side of History!!!

Tee hee hee. If you actually read Bush's proposed policies in 2000 and 2004, they are almost identical to McCain's. Good job Obama campaign!

I'm still waiting to hear from Obama lips just what change he plans to do for the American people besides taxing us more. So far like his running mate, all we're hearing is a lot of hot air and no specifics.

C'mon CNN, enough with all the posts that always question McCain and Palin. Start asking the tough questions about Obama's very close ties to this American Terrorist and their shared philosphy of teaching their communist ideology in the schools!

BE FAIR!!!

News Flash ….CNN works for the Democrats… So every thing that is PRO OB1 Gets published any thing else don't..this is a one sided look at what americans are about…go ahead keep your head in the sand…..

Eric,

The Q2 GDP number is grossly overstated due to the impact of the tax rebate checks. In just today:

Monthly chain store sales August are expected to be up only 1.2% in August vs. August 2007. Back to school sales figures are coming in very weak.

ISM employment index fell to 45.4 in August from 47.1 in July. Non farm payrolls are anticipated to show a triple-digit decline.

ISM non-manufacturing index was 50.6 in August vs. 49.5 in July, virtually flat and both pathetic. 50% indicates zero growth in business activity.

Q3 GDP estimates I have seen so far indicate it will come in at under 1%.

The economy has show remarkable resilience this year, but has been tittering on the brink for a while. Energy prices and the problems in real estate continue to create more problems. Things may recover, but anyone who says things are "fundamentally strong" is either trying to allay fears or just plain out-of-touch.

Perhaps you need to do more than just read a book.

Thank you PUMA well said!

They're one and the same but keep them talking.

Obama is raking in the cash over this now. Watch this come and bite McCain when he can't afford to keep up with Obama's advertising and voter outreach come October.

I will donate another sum $ to Obama today! Obama presents real issues. Panamanian McCain states it is not about issues but personalities (which he and his beauty queen lack).

Enlightened Voter

Question: If it's ok to kill the unborn… why is it bad to kill a serial killer?

This is how you beat Bush3/Quayle2

Bush and McCain are one and the same. Don't like Bush, then you don't like McCain.

OH the Bush thing again… YAWN

Go to school… learn a little about the economy… and then realize that raising taxes on business is the WRONG thing to do at this time.

But again… Obama's a tool… so what else is knew.

Hey Obama… shouldn't you be out trashing women and children?

Question - if repuglicans like mccain and palin claim they are stuanch pro-lifers how can she be an avid hunter?

What you talkin bout, trying to link them. McBush/Paleny=Bush/Cheny

Does anyone else think it's interesting that all of the sudden, the McCain campaign is all about change? The words "Change" and "Reform" are found in almost every new quote from McCain, whether its about himself or Palin. Fortunately, Obama's been all about change from day one.

Obama/Biden '08

What about all of the high-tech jobs that have moved overseas? Philippines, India, China, ect. Are we blaming unions for those jobs leaving the country as well? If corporations can pay an employee $5.00 an hr with no benefits and no rights what-so-ever - many of them will do just that! It does not matter what their tax bracket is - more profit is what they are after.

I am sick of hearing that John McCain is wrong and lying when he states that the fundamentals of the economy are strong. Those who believe that our economy is in shambles should look at the 2008 2nd quarter GDP statistics where we had an annual GDP growth rate of 3.3%, a very steady and good rate. And with the department of labor statistics saying we have an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is less than it was in the 90’s, how could our economic fundamentals not be strong. I do believe that inflation is a problem, however, but it’s just like that bumper sticker, inflation happens. The real reason many Americans are hurting is we are living outside our means and running up credit debt like never before. There will always be bullish and bearish times. The problems our pocketbooks face today is that we did not save during the good times to weather the bad. McCain’s statement on the fundamentals of our economy being strong is fundamentally correct. Those who do not think so should read an economics book.

ONE in the McBush and one
in the McSame.

I'm getting tired of the word "maverick." McCain is supposedly one and now the word is being used to designate his VP choice. Isn't a maverick a wild horse? Am I missing something? Why would we want a maverick to be our leader? I think I'd prefer a more stolid animal than a wild horse. Heck. My cat would be a better pick than McCain.

It's funny how Repug$ will admit that our country is in trouble, but they refuse to take responsibility for their part in ruining it.

Who cares, it's been a great 8 years! I'm 43 and retired. You are all a bunch of looser deadbeats who cannot provide for yourselves - and of course your 5+ kid familys. Get yourselves fixed if you cannot control your libidios - look it up idiots. 16 more years - Mac/Palin

Once again CNN where are the links to the DNC ad fair and balanced?

The world would have been better if McCain was Prez in 2000 and 2004, but unfortunately, that title and honor was given to someone else.

It's a sad story for MccCain because he has to pick up Bush/Cheney's mess and put on a happy face.

Name one legislation that Sarah has put out to affect milions of Americans and made their lives better? Zero.

Obama has helped sponsor ethic reform legislation.

palin and mccain will be finish before there will be adabate

It's not too hard to link them…I love the add where McBush has reached his little arms around Bush like a kid would do. That just cracks me up!!!

Trying to link McCain to Bush? Gee, how hard can that be?

CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL!!!

Anyways, what I'm quite curious as to why they chose Michigan of all places. There are at least 2 other places (as of 2 days ago) that are quite a bit more valuble than the 17 "electoral votes" that Michigan provides (those states would be Ohio and Florida, for those that don't want to look it up). Yet they pick a state where Obama has a 5% lead over McCain, not where McCain has only a 1% lead (Florida) or Obama has a 2% lead (Ohio). Then again, those polls only being a sample, you don't really know just which way said states (and all of them, for that matter) are going to go.

The Republican$ are hoping to capitalize on the weak minded individuals who can't think for themselves or see what is really going on in this country today. 1st you have McCain who shows the lack of concern for americans and thinks the same way that Bu$h thinks by supporting every terrorist act that Bu$h has executed. 2nd McCain showed how desperate he was by making Palin his VP pick at the last moment hoping to get more white voters to counter Obama. 3rd this woman who no ones ever heard of, is all of a sudden the best thing to happen to the USA with no resume execept running a town of 8,000 residents. 4th Repug$ show what hipocrites they are calling Obama a celebrity because of the attention he got from the public and the press, but when Palin gets attention they say it's well deserved. 5th Repug$ don't want anyone to expose the Palin family for their dysfunction with a teen pregnancy and forcing the young people to marry in order to justify Palin'$ political career, when you know that if the situation was on the other side the Repug$ would crucify Obama

Whats wrong Obama people did Palin hurt your feelings!!!!!!!

I Love It

Same old story. Obama needs to get more creative. We all know that McCain and Bush have been at odds before, but they want you to think that McCain and Bush are buddy. Obama is talking down to Americans by suggesting McCain will be the same as Bush. Anyone with a thinking mind knows things will be different…Obama needs a new message or he needs to get off the world stage.

"Tries" to link McCain to Bush? That doesn't take much of an effort.

Palin is being seriously played as McCain's pawn. McCain will make Joe Lieberman his 'unofficial' vice president. Sarah will have the name only - Obviously, who would trust her to handle the economy, healthcare, or foreign relations - I MEAN, GET REAL PEOPLE! Don't be fooled by McCain. He is the most devious person I've ever seen.

Independents, Leaning Democrats, Hillary supporters, and the FAR-Right - Take a HARD LOOK at the McCain-Lieberman-Palin triangle. You know it's going to happen.

The economy was strong until the Democrats took control of the Congress & Senate. Then they turned out the lights and went on vacation at tax payers expense while Americans suffered with High gas prices. We are giving back to them but turning out the lights and not electing any democrat in November

Peter,

In case you haven't noticed, the dow jones lost over 350 points today. in addition, the unemployment rate increased. once again, what has Bush done that has been great for the economy?

You know, I'm confused…..last night, community service was mocked all over the place. BUT…..isn't a PTO president and organizer the same thing…..why is Obama mocked for his community service, but her resume of PTA and mayoral contributions are different.??? They are BOTH community service organizations. I'm slightly offended that doing anything for the communitees of America is whether it be for cities, schools, or for the less advantage is something to be made fun of and mocked. Let's talk about real jobs, the ecomony, health care and enivornimental issues that are effecting the majority of americans, not the base of each party.

Alaska maverick my a– She's just McCain with more hair and she's even more conservative than he is. McCain morphs into Bush whenever he speaks. There's an Obama ad on tv right now that shows McCain hugging Bush and looking at him with such love. Everytime I see the ad, I want to throw up!. He will NEVER be able to distance himself from Bush, no matter how hard he tries. And McCain is a maverick? Don't be ridiculous! The poor republicans are running scared right now, and each day brings more insane statements from them. It's really very funny to sit back and watch them self-destruct when they think they have it all won.

It is my sincere belief these so-called Hillary supporters now McCain supporters never supported Hillary in the first place.

Michigan has 2 Democratic Senators and a Democratic Governor. Maybe that's why there is a loss of jobs!

Palin signed contract with Canada instead of a company in US to build that Great Alaskan oil Pipeline… THere goes americans Jobs if you vote McCain/Palin!! They dont care! Why would they??? Bush didnt!!

LINK??? ISN'T CONNECTED TO BUSH'E HIP SURE LOOKS LIKE.
OH YES! BECAUSE PALIN'S SON IS HEADING TO IRAQ IN THE NEAR FUTURE SHOULD SET HER APART FROM ALL THE OTHER
MOTHERS AND FATHERS WHO HAVE SENT THEIR SONS AND DAUGHTERS TO THE WAR IN IRAQ. PEOPLE KEEP IN MIND ALL THE MOTHERS AND FATHERS WHO SENT THEIR SONS AND DAUGHTERS TO IRAQ AND NEVER SAW THEM ALIVE AGAIN. FOR WHAT? BEACUSE OF BUSH'S VENDITIVE, HIS ARROGANCE, AND HIS COHART MCSAME WHO DOES NOT BELIEVE IT IS TIME TO BRING OUR TROOPS HOME. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

We are spending $10.3 billion a month in Iraq.

Oh ___ I failed to mention that with my son working in a large refinery there happens to be plenty of work for any and all that aoes not mind working. Of course, you have to be "drug" free and one of the wonerful pluses is health insurance. When I travel around our area, I always notice all the "workers needed" signs. Many of our students graduating from high school, are prepared by the Career Centers in our several schools, are ready for the Work Force. There are job postings on the internet and one can apply at each County Work Force office. I love living in SE TX.

I think many of us would feel better if we had the McCain of 2000 back.

A word to those harping on the "present" votes: this serves a political purpose in a legislature. At least look up what it means before you unthinkingly swallow the line that it means Obama ducked a vote.

Similarly, those of you screaming that Palin's selection is as historic as Obama's as a candidate, two words: Geraldine Ferraro. It is *not* as historic, as a woman was on the ticket 20 some years ago. THink, people.

Hilliary would be so ashamed of you.

and NOBAMA's plan is what? ??????

Oh yea lets raises taxes on businesses so they can go employ more. Wait, lets raid oil company profits to help save energy. No, no, let's create more public programs to make people like us. Hell, lets do all the above. We can't lose the media did not vet us. We can do whatever we want.

It is sheer stupidity maybe lunatic for some people keeping saying they 're Hillary's supporters now supporting McCain. There 're two candidates in this election Obama and McCain.Hillary is not on the ticket, neither you're for Obama or McCain. So pathetic to see some people saying i am for Hillary nor supporting McCain—-shut the hell up and one cares who you support….

Obama you are realy going down!!!!!!

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On the day George Bush took office the Dow Jones Industrial Average was over 10,500. Today, it closed just over 11,100. In almost eight years under Bush it's up about 5%. If historical averages for the Dow had held under Bush, it would be closing in on about 19,000 right now. The market is a verdict on the state of the economy and is it ever a mess. The GOP is the party of fiscal restraint? Clinton left with a huge budget surplus which Bush turned into a half trillion dollar deficit, and for 6 of his 8 years he had a GOP congress. The GOP isn't the party of tax and spend; it's the party of spend and spend and leave the bill to our children. Having marched in lock step with Bush over 90% of the time, their personal animosity aside, why should be believe McCain isn't going to bring us four more years of the same? One of his top economc advisors, Carly Fiorina drove the value of HP into the ground before leaving with her $20 million severance. Sounds like more of the same to me.

Hillary supporter, In 26 years what has McCain's experience done for you? Reagon, Bush 1 and Bush 2 are complete failures. The only success has been under Clinton for all Americans'. Name legislation that McCain authored or approved that benefited you?

I'm waiting.

lame. The Democrats broke humpty dumpty and can put it together?

Hillary Supporters for McCain = unfortunate losers

Get over it! Yes, we did!

Obama/Biden

LOL - DNC you have to do better than that! You thought Hillary was tough? Oh - don't worry, afterall, his "campaign experience" makes him qualified to be President… …I shot milk out of my nose when I read that.

Fear Palin, Obamabots! She's a tough cookie and not afraid to take on "The One" all by herself. She just might be the one to send him back to the Senate to play by casting his 130 "no votes".

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Tom

You do realize that any attempt in the last 2 years of the Democrats to make any change has been shot down by Bush? Kind of hard to get a veto overturned when you don't have 2/3rds control.

Deflect, wipe, and dangle away GOP but we ALL know (including you) that

McCain=Bush
and we now know that
Palin=Cheney

Here comes the new boss, the same as the old boss.

Why are the repugs trying to compare Palin to Obama? Palin is not running for president. Why are they not comparing McCain to Obama?
When a McCain came out with all of those attack ads last month CNN posted those ads with the article. Obama comes out with an ad linking McCain to Bush and all we get a freakin transcript?
Sigh…
We are listening. We are watching. We are paying attention.
When you do things like this CNN it tarnishes your reputation as "The most trusted news source." And it is depressing. If you just reported the facts I would be so happy. Yeah the facts are boring and not sensational, but that's what I want.

400,000 jobs lost in Michigan, eh?

Have you looked at Tennessee? or Texas? Or Arizona? Gee, what do these incredibly prosperous states have that Michigan does not? Hmmm… could it low (or NO) taxes and an extremely business-friendly atmosphere?

But hey, Michigan has something those states don't: a very hostile workforce that's still bitterly clinging to union cards and jack rocks.

Does "Alaskan Maverick" include the part about Palin supporting the "bridge to nowhere" or her cutting money to teen moms or raising taxes 38% or chasing federal funds otherwise known as "earmarks" or the fact that she is tied to big oil or that she misused her power or that she couldn't keep a car wash running or about how she is only popular because Alaskans get a big rebate check which was not her doing or that she has no idea what the VP's duties are. OR is it more of the same guntoting, non-feminist, soccer mom, bubble gum?

Lets tell the truth about this candidate

MICHIGAN FOR OBAMA OUR NEXT POTUS!!!!

Like This Ad. In There Own Words

Love this but please start trying something else. We really do get it.

OBIDEN 08

Sarah Palin is Dick Cheney in woman's clothes.

McCain & palin are same on 4 more same

What else is new? Hey Obama, most of us started paying attention to politics a long time ago. We know that John McCain is not George Bush.

Question: When do you know your campain is in major trouble?

Answer: When "Running a campaign" is touted as your most valuable experience…

Reality Check… David Axelrod is running Obama's campaign…

Hill supporters for McCain/Palin

Why was this story added to the middle of the ticker and not to the top where people can see it?

Trying to hide the Democratic articles and keep the Palin ones on top?

iT is about time. John McCain is hoping to use Palin as if she is the one running for President, she is not and the more they angle on Palin, the more his judgement and his age become an issue and wouldn't we rather have OBAMA's judgement and should something happen to OBAMA we are safer with Biden. Should something happen to McCain as I am sure he will fall sick soon, Palin will be manipulated and the top 2 position in the Government will change but nothing else. McCain campaign is been run by ROVE/CHENEY!
O.,BIDEN 08

This ad is SO tired. McCain ran against Bush for crying out loud. The two men are only remotely tied to each other due to the fact that McCain is one of 100 senators. They keep using the stupid talking point that McCain voted with Bush 90% of the time. Well, its the 10% that is important. And Obama voted with the Democrats in Congress 98% of the time. So do we risk a 2% chance of change on Obama? The only people more unpopular than Bush is the Congress.

whaddayamean, "tries to link"? The ad links Bush to McCain. "Tries to" implies failure, Bush, however, is linked to McCain, even if the Republicans avoided mentioning his name for a few days in a row…

Mccain =McBush=McSame=McShame
The bottomline is McCain agree on 90 % of what Bush did in his last 8 years.
McCain /Palin are not the change this country needs .
Real Change Progressive Change will come from the New Democratic Party and Obama as President.
Biden might have been in Washington many years but Obama calls the shots as President and Biden will listen and I believe suggest ideas when needed in the Whitehouse.
After the RNC Convention has ended we have two months left and then Obama will crush McCain and Palin once and for all.
Obama/Biden 08

McCain is worst than Bush. He is Bush with a temper!!! Now that's scary!!!

Sorry, but that is a good ad. Shows how out of touch they, I mean, McCain is. Would explain why they'[re going on attack versus talking about the issues.

Republican should consider taking a rest….

Good, at least one party is actually addressing the issues instead of lying and fear mongering.