Comments on: Gergen: McCain shows he will be formidable http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: er http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662634 er Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:18:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662634 McCain is out of touch with the real issues of our country. I admire anyone who is a war hero but he is running for president. Voting for McCain and the pitbull with lipstick would be worst the George and Dick. McCain is out of touch with the real issues of our country. I admire anyone who is a war hero but he is running for president. Voting for McCain and the pitbull with lipstick would be worst the George and Dick.

]]> By: Where is the beef? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662624 Where is the beef? Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662624 War hero and patriot! Fine, put him in the museum, not in the white house. During the last 4 days, I heard nothing of substance from this platform, except how bad their opponents are. Conventions used to be a great medium to get a candidate's message accross to the main street. It seemed to me that this convention was used for partying and celebration. What a waste! The message was missing! Democrats did a better job in getting their message of hope across. They even took the high road instead of beating up on the opponents. I did enjoy the entertainment provided by the pitbull with lipstick. War hero and patriot! Fine, put him in the museum, not in the white house. During the last 4 days, I heard nothing of substance from this platform, except how bad their opponents are.

Conventions used to be a great medium to get a candidate's message accross to the main street. It seemed to me that this convention was used for partying and celebration. What a waste!

The message was missing! Democrats did a better job in getting their message of hope across. They even took the high road instead of beating up on the opponents. I did enjoy the entertainment provided by the pitbull with lipstick.

]]> By: Patricia in Ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662607 Patricia in Ca Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:47:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662607 John McCain = Country before party and I can't wait to vote for both him and Sarah Palin in November! John's speech last night was inspirational and inclusive to all Americans! McCain and Palin 08!!!!!!!! :) John McCain = Country before party and I can't wait to vote for both him and Sarah Palin in November!
John's speech last night was inspirational and inclusive to all Americans!
McCain and Palin 08!!!!!!!! :)

]]> By: Bab from Minnesota. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662602 Bab from Minnesota. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:41:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662602 What a contradicting evaluation by David G. on McCaine speech, if the speech was thin it lacks substance, it is full of mumbojombo but lacks recheche. So how comes you score him "A"? What a contradicting evaluation by David G. on McCaine speech, if the speech was thin it lacks substance, it is full of mumbojombo but lacks recheche. So how comes you score him "A"?

]]> By: paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662601 paul Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:39:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662601 DAVID THE BIGGEST MISTAKE YOU ARE ALL MAKEING IS UNDER ESTIMATEING OBAMA . IVE NOTICED OBAMA DOSENT REACT LIKE EVREYONE THINKS HE SHOULD . OBAMA PLAYS THE GAME LIKE A CHESS GRAND MASTER , UNDERESTIMATE AT YOUR OWN PERIL . STATE BYE STATE OBAMAS KICKING MCAINS BUT . 15% UP IN IOWA WHAT WITH A COUPLE OF WEEKS . think about it david . obama/biden becouse we love this great nation to much to see another 4 years of bush policys . DAVID THE BIGGEST MISTAKE YOU ARE ALL MAKEING IS UNDER ESTIMATEING OBAMA . IVE NOTICED OBAMA DOSENT REACT LIKE EVREYONE THINKS HE SHOULD . OBAMA PLAYS THE GAME LIKE A CHESS GRAND MASTER , UNDERESTIMATE AT YOUR OWN PERIL . STATE BYE STATE OBAMAS KICKING MCAINS BUT . 15% UP IN IOWA WHAT WITH A COUPLE OF WEEKS . think about it david . obama/biden becouse we love this great nation to much to see another 4 years of bush policys .

]]> By: ojo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662592 ojo Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:32:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662592 They could have put a monkey at the podium dressed in an elephant suit and the crowd in the Xcel Center would have gone bananas over the magnificent display. Most viewers at home, on the other hand, probably fell asleep after the first five minutes like me. Voter to McCain: "If you don't have anything substantive to say, at least try to say it with exuberance." They could have put a monkey at the podium dressed in an elephant suit and the crowd in the Xcel Center would have gone bananas over the magnificent display.

Most viewers at home, on the other hand, probably fell asleep after the first five minutes like me.

Voter to McCain: "If you don't have anything substantive to say, at least try to say it with exuberance."

]]> By: Phil Plaza http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662591 Phil Plaza Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:30:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662591 As long as both parties keep it civil and speak to the issues, I will continue to be engaged. But when pitbulls and barracudas start their rantings I will tune out, no matter what party. Our country has serious problems that need immediate attention. Please work toward solutions and do not set out the attack pit bulls and barracudas. Enough already! As long as both parties keep it civil and speak to the issues, I will continue to be engaged. But when pitbulls and barracudas start their rantings I will tune out, no matter what party. Our country has serious problems that need immediate attention. Please work toward solutions and do not set out the attack pit bulls and barracudas. Enough already!

]]> By: Oxigen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662581 Oxigen Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:19:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662581 Oh my God I think McCain would be the best POW candidate but not the best candidate for the presidency this year. The guy is so stupid telling us about his experience as a POW but never mention anything about what concern the American people. I did not hear anything about equal pay for equal work, health care, better paying jobs, make college more affordable for our kids. What was that; the guy went on self glory himself yeah! I am a hero Barack is not. Last thing that we need is another cowboy that will send our kids to die in wars that we have no reason fighting. The guy is 72 years old he is about to die and I am sure that he want to send as many young kids to die in wars because he does care about them. He lived his live fully our kids should be able to live theirs too. The Vietnam war was a different story from Iraq. We have no reason being overthere now. No way, No how, No McCain. Oh my God I think McCain would be the best POW candidate but not the best candidate for the presidency this year. The guy is so stupid telling us about his experience as a POW but never mention anything about what concern the American people. I did not hear anything about equal pay for equal work, health care, better paying jobs, make college more affordable for our kids. What was that; the guy went on self glory himself yeah! I am a hero Barack is not. Last thing that we need is another cowboy that will send our kids to die in wars that we have no reason fighting. The guy is 72 years old he is about to die and I am sure that he want to send as many young kids to die in wars because he does care about them. He lived his live fully our kids should be able to live theirs too. The Vietnam war was a different story from Iraq. We have no reason being overthere now. No way, No how, No McCain.

]]> By: Marie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662568 Marie Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:09:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662568 I also must have been watching a different speech. It was so boring, I could barely stay awake. OK, he is a war hero, I get it, and got it long time ago. I admire his service. But he had absolutely nothing else to say. To watch one more video or hear one more speech about his life and service tells me nothing I didn't already know. I want to know his plans to fix the many problems this country is facing, and I didn't hear anything. I also must have been watching a different speech. It was so boring, I could barely stay awake. OK, he is a war hero, I get it, and got it long time ago. I admire his service. But he had absolutely nothing else to say. To watch one more video or hear one more speech about his life and service tells me nothing I didn't already know. I want to know his plans to fix the many problems this country is facing, and I didn't hear anything.

]]> By: shaun http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662561 shaun Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662561 And David Gergen is suppose to be the "insight guy" of the "best political team on TV", but he sounds more like the outsight guy And David Gergen is suppose to be the "insight guy" of the "best political team on TV", but he sounds more like the outsight guy

]]> By: Mel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662560 Mel Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662560 AAron who is the best of the evils? \Obamam 08 AAron who is the best of the evils?

\Obamam 08

]]> By: shaun http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662556 shaun Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:57:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662556 yeah sure.... yeah sure....

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662544 Matt Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:51:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662544 I thought both McCain and Palin were fantastic! It's looking like they will defeat the Dems! I like it better when one party doesn't control everything, that way while they're busy bickering not much damage gets done. I thought both McCain and Palin were fantastic! It's looking like they will defeat the Dems! I like it better when one party doesn't control everything, that way while they're busy bickering not much damage gets done.

]]> By: Allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662536 Allen Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:45:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662536 There comes a time in every nation's life when old white men need to step aside. That time is now. There comes a time in every nation's life when old white men need to step aside. That time is now.

]]> By: Paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662522 Paul Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:36:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662522 Not sure what all you people been watching but McCain is clearly the man for the job. The speech was well-written and well-delivered. He addressed specifics and was very sincere while doing so. He did not feed rhetoric and did not lead a cheerleading campaign like the other guy does. I find it difficult why this country appears (at least the media is making sure of this) to be so infatuated with Obama. Anyone with half a head on their shoulder should know that McCain is not another Bush. They can keep feeding that BS but in the end the hypocrisy of the Democrats will be exposed. They are a nasty, angry bunch of people. They don't care about the country, they care about their agenda and their agenda only. Follow them and walk right into the arms of socialism. I believe at the end of the day that the country will make the right choice. McCain and Palin are a breath of fresh air and just what the country needs right now. Not sure what all you people been watching but McCain is clearly the man for the job. The speech was well-written and well-delivered. He addressed specifics and was very sincere while doing so. He did not feed rhetoric and did not lead a cheerleading campaign like the other guy does. I find it difficult why this country appears (at least the media is making sure of this) to be so infatuated with Obama. Anyone with half a head on their shoulder should know that McCain is not another Bush. They can keep feeding that BS but in the end the hypocrisy of the Democrats will be exposed. They are a nasty, angry bunch of people. They don't care about the country, they care about their agenda and their agenda only. Follow them and walk right into the arms of socialism. I believe at the end of the day that the country will make the right choice. McCain and Palin are a breath of fresh air and just what the country needs right now.

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662514 Rick Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:29:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662514 His speech and affect seemed so out of touch with what is really going on in this country. He didn’t even seem to connect with the audience at times. If you ask me, between Palin’s transparently contrived, juvenile speech which completely alienating most Dems and Independents, and John McCain’s impotent acceptance speech which seemingly lacked any substance in relation to this current economic nightmare, I find it hard to see how any credibility was established outside of the Evangelical core of the party. In fact, his process and choice of recruiting Sarah Palin makes him look like either he has incredibly poor judgment, or he has been high jacked by the far right similar to George Bush. It’s regrettable as he does have a good story. Too bad it was repeated throughout the convention making the convention about him and not about struggling folks like me. This was a truly lost opportunity, in my opinion. His speech and affect seemed so out of touch with what is really going on in this country. He didn’t even seem to connect with the audience at times. If you ask me, between Palin’s transparently contrived, juvenile speech which completely alienating most Dems and Independents, and John McCain’s impotent acceptance speech which seemingly lacked any substance in relation to this current economic nightmare, I find it hard to see how any credibility was established outside of the Evangelical core of the party. In fact, his process and choice of recruiting Sarah Palin makes him look like either he has incredibly poor judgment, or he has been high jacked by the far right similar to George Bush. It’s regrettable as he does have a good story. Too bad it was repeated throughout the convention making the convention about him and not about struggling folks like me. This was a truly lost opportunity, in my opinion.

]]> By: Todd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662510 Todd Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:27:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662510 so says someone who listened to it. i watched the giants play the redskins...was there 90k doing something else tonight? so says someone who listened to it. i watched the giants play the redskins...was there 90k doing something else tonight?

]]> By: janet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662508 janet Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:26:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662508 I agree with you, Mr. Gergen. I listen to your programe everyday. I like the way you comment on both of the political candidates. You show your FAIRNESS to both of them. Fairness is what we expect from a great nation. I heard about his war stories many times. But when he told it, I was still moved. I voted for Hillary. When Hillary lost her race, I intended to cast my vote to Obama. But Obama's liberalism worry me a lot. It worries me more than his lack of experience. I'm liberal Dem myself, but Obama's liberalism is beyond my acceptance. I believe a liberal president will not do a country good. I'm not sure if I'm right. I agree with you, Mr. Gergen. I listen to your programe everyday. I like the way you comment on both of the political candidates. You show your FAIRNESS to both of them. Fairness is what we expect from a great nation.

I heard about his war stories many times. But when he told it, I was still moved. I voted for Hillary. When Hillary lost her race, I intended to cast my vote to Obama. But Obama's liberalism worry me a lot. It worries me more than his lack of experience. I'm liberal Dem myself, but Obama's liberalism is beyond my acceptance. I believe a liberal president will not do a country good.

I'm not sure if I'm right.

]]> By: Stacey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662502 Stacey Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:24:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662502 All joking aside--isn't McCain looking like Barney? Where did his arms go??? All joking aside–isn't McCain looking like Barney? Where did his arms go???

]]> By: Mike, Vancouver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662497 Mike, Vancouver Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:20:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662497 David, I too am confused by your writing of this article. Sure McCain is a historical war hero, but really does that have any relevence today. I am glad he is all right and it is a great story. However there is a great bit "BUT" here. There have been many individuals who can claim the same and it doesn't matter which war you speak of present included. Get that out of the picture then what do we have. We have a man who is short on substance, reads Karl Rove generated speeches, lies (let's call them half truths) included. There is a saying in business today that goes like "What can you do for me today?". It kind of exclueds past deeds. I am sorry to disagree with you as I have great respect for your writings. However this one here is too incongruent for me to believe. David, I too am confused by your writing of this article. Sure McCain is a historical war hero, but really does that have any relevence today. I am glad he is all right and it is a great story. However there is a great bit "BUT" here.

There have been many individuals who can claim the same and it doesn't matter which war you speak of present included.

Get that out of the picture then what do we have. We have a man who is short on substance, reads Karl Rove generated speeches, lies (let's call them half truths) included.

There is a saying in business today that goes like "What can you do for me today?". It kind of exclueds past deeds.

I am sorry to disagree with you as I have great respect for your writings. However this one here is too incongruent for me to believe.

]]> By: Arina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662494 Arina Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:18:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662494 McCain has fought in every American war since 1776??????????? McCain has fought in every American war since 1776???????????

]]> By: tan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662488 tan Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:16:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662488 David Gergen is very well respect by many people. However, I find his comments on CNN very confusing lately. He contradicted on occasion. He gave John McCain an A grade for his speech. If you want an easy A, please go talk to Mr. Gergen. I wonder he just trying to be politically correct by not offending anyone, especially the Republican or he has known Sen. McCain too long. Senator McCain is an America hero. However, at this time of our country, we need someone we will uplifting our spirit, solve our problems and lead us to a better economy or justice for all. He did not specifically mention any of those issues. McCain is note one. I'm afraid is just following G. Bush and the Republican. We need someone who listen to the American people. Vote for Barack Obama/Joe Biden David Gergen is very well respect by many people. However, I find his comments on CNN very confusing lately. He contradicted on occasion. He gave John McCain an A grade for his speech. If you want an easy A, please go talk to Mr. Gergen. I wonder he just trying to be politically correct by not offending anyone, especially the Republican or he has known Sen. McCain too long. Senator McCain is an America hero. However, at this time of our country, we need someone we will uplifting our spirit, solve our problems and lead us to a better economy or justice for all. He did not specifically mention any of those issues. McCain is note one. I'm afraid is just following G. Bush and the Republican. We need someone who listen to the American people. Vote for Barack Obama/Joe Biden

]]> By: peakarach,des moines,IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662484 peakarach,des moines,IA Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:15:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662484 AFTER TONIGHT. BARACK OBAMA,DNC,DAILY KOS,HUFFINGTON POST,MOVEON.ORG AND THE LEFT WING MEDIA ARE IN DEEP,DEEP TROUBLE. NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA! ON NOV.4,2008. MCCAIN/SARAH 08! HILLARY 12! AFTER TONIGHT. BARACK OBAMA,DNC,DAILY KOS,HUFFINGTON POST,MOVEON.ORG AND THE LEFT WING MEDIA ARE IN DEEP,DEEP TROUBLE.

NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA! ON NOV.4,2008.

MCCAIN/SARAH 08!
HILLARY 12!

]]> By: Obama Supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662479 Obama Supporter Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:12:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662479 McCain speech reminded me of my ex-husband who liked to keep talking even when I wasn't interested. If he was boring me, I would even go to sleep while he was talking and wake up to him still talking -- often in the same place he was before I went to sleep. I found myself bored to sleep during McCain's speech and waking up to him saying basically the same thing, too. Honestly? He may have been saying "fight", but to me, he looks like he's already given up. The polls don't matter but the people do, and in 60 days, thankfully it will be all over and we will have the change this nation so desperately needs. McCain speech reminded me of my ex-husband who liked to keep talking even when I wasn't interested. If he was boring me, I would even go to sleep while he was talking and wake up to him still talking - often in the same place he was before I went to sleep. I found myself bored to sleep during McCain's speech and waking up to him saying basically the same thing, too. Honestly? He may have been saying "fight", but to me, he looks like he's already given up. The polls don't matter but the people do, and in 60 days, thankfully it will be all over and we will have the change this nation so desperately needs.

]]> By: peakarach,des moines,IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662478 peakarach,des moines,IA Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:12:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662478 CNN=OBAMA TALKING POINT. CNN=OBAMA TALKING POINT.

]]> By: Pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662473 Pat Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:11:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662473 Kids, Kids, It's all in the debates. Conventions are designed to inform the newbies who are just tuning in for the first time and to tell a narrative of who the candidate is. Obama did his and now it was McCain's turn. There a 3 debates that will focus on issues. I'd rather see candidates answer questions on the fly then have prepared remarks on promises they can not keep in a speech. I would have liked to see them appear together in some town hall meetings this summer. I don't know why Obama kept backing out... Kids, Kids,

It's all in the debates. Conventions are designed to inform the newbies who are just tuning in for the first time and to tell a narrative of who the candidate is. Obama did his and now it was McCain's turn. There a 3 debates that will focus on issues. I'd rather see candidates answer questions on the fly then have prepared remarks on promises they can not keep in a speech.

I would have liked to see them appear together in some town hall meetings this summer. I don't know why Obama kept backing out...

]]> By: peakarach,des moines,IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662468 peakarach,des moines,IA Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:09:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662468 OBAMA+BIDEN=40 YRS IN WASHINGTON. NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA! ON NOV.4,2008! OBAMA+BIDEN=40 YRS IN WASHINGTON.

NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA! ON NOV.4,2008!

]]> By: David P, Santa Rosa, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662465 David P, Santa Rosa, CA Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:08:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662465 I think the presidency was lost to the Dems two years ago. McCain is the sacraficial lamb. I once voted for him for president. That was back in the day when he actually had morals and scruples and WAS a fiesty maverick. Now, he's sold his soul (which has been difficult to watch) and he's "campaigning to the polls." This man (McCain) was on his way to greatness. He got impatient and let everyone down... most of all, himself. I think the presidency was lost to the Dems two years ago. McCain is the sacraficial lamb. I once voted for him for president. That was back in the day when he actually had morals and scruples and WAS a fiesty maverick. Now, he's sold his soul (which has been difficult to watch) and he's "campaigning to the polls." This man (McCain) was on his way to greatness. He got impatient and let everyone down... most of all, himself.

]]> By: peakarach,des moines,IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662464 peakarach,des moines,IA Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:08:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662464 OBAMA IS TALIKING ABOUT CHANGE. MCCAIN IS HAVING A RECORD OF CHANGE. NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA! ON NOV.4,2008! MCCAIN/SARAH 08! HILLARY 12! OBAMA IS TALIKING ABOUT CHANGE. MCCAIN IS HAVING A RECORD OF CHANGE.

NO WAY! NO HOW! NOBAMA! ON NOV.4,2008!

MCCAIN/SARAH 08!
HILLARY 12!

]]> By: go away mongers Ventura ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662463 go away mongers Ventura ca Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:08:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662463 Parts of his speech was personable- most of his speech was trying to run from the very party that caused this mess- It's hard to do that when you are in their corner 9 out of 10 times! Barack Obama gave the speech of a lifetime one week ago tonight- It was what America NEEDS to hear- It was what America CAN be! Parts of his speech was personable- most of his speech was trying to run from the very party that caused this mess- It's hard to do that when you are in their corner 9 out of 10 times!
Barack Obama gave the speech of a lifetime one week ago tonight- It was what America NEEDS to hear- It was what America CAN be!

]]> By: Kelley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662462 Kelley Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:06:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662462 It's called the silent majority for a reason. In the end, the Republicans are the ones who end up showing up to vote and the Republicans are the ones who pick the President. Obama can draw a huge crowd but when it all comes down to it, he's done. Republicans always win. It's called the silent majority for a reason. In the end, the Republicans are the ones who end up showing up to vote and the Republicans are the ones who pick the President.

Obama can draw a huge crowd but when it all comes down to it, he's done.

Republicans always win.

]]> By: braggingrights http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662458 braggingrights Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:05:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662458 Thanks John Mcain son of Admiral and husband of Cindy the heir inherent of the beer industry!. Thanks for serving America with great dedication however, I have few questions. (1). Was Join Mcain the only POW in Naam or there were others unsung heroes?. (2). Mr Mcain you are over 70 years old and thats okay God has taken good care of you but lets say you just sleep but never wake up and God forbid, are you at least 50 % sure that Sarah can lead this Great Nation?. Many people are worried but they are afraid to ask such kind of questions I posed. You and the rest of the republicans talked about that, presidency is not a place for job training yet you are recruiting someone for job training! do you know how many times you have contradicted your own statements! over a hundred times!. With all respects you served this Nation with dedication let those good memories remain with the public! otherwise Karl Rove have thrown your credibility to the dogs!! God bless America and John Mcain Thanks John Mcain son of Admiral and husband of Cindy the heir inherent of the beer industry!. Thanks for serving America with great dedication however, I have few questions. (1). Was Join Mcain the only POW in Naam or there were others unsung heroes?. (2). Mr Mcain you are over 70 years old and thats okay God has taken good care of you but lets say you just sleep but never wake up and God forbid, are you at least 50 % sure that Sarah can lead this Great Nation?. Many people are worried but they are afraid to ask such kind of questions I posed. You and the rest of the republicans talked about that, presidency is not a place for job training yet you are recruiting someone for job training! do you know how many times you have contradicted your own statements! over a hundred times!. With all respects you served this Nation with dedication let those good memories remain with the public! otherwise Karl Rove have thrown your credibility to the dogs!! God bless America and John Mcain

]]> By: ybln http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662455 ybln Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:04:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662455 David is one of the few who can speak what he thinks by himself. David is one of the few who can speak what he thinks by himself.

]]> By: Lois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662450 Lois Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:02:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662450 Honestly, I am an Obama Supporter. I am also a Pentecostal and a single mother. I work full-time, go to college full time, and I am a Sunday School teacher. McCain's speech tonight was OK. I have to admit he almost had me .... until they panned the camera to Palin. That woman scares the crap out of me. The thought that if McCain won this woman would be a heart beat away from being The Commander and Chief just frightens me. McCain is 72 years old and had 4 (count them 4) bouts with cancer. I don't care how healthy you are cancer is an evil that can kill the most healthy person in a short matter of time. Any doctor will tell you with each bout of cancer the risk of it coming back again is greater. I Pray for McCain to live a long healthy life, but the fact that he may not and Palin would be in charge .... well I guess I could never vote him. I wish he would have picked someone else for his VP Honestly, I am an Obama Supporter. I am also a Pentecostal and a single mother. I work full-time, go to college full time, and I am a Sunday School teacher. McCain's speech tonight was OK. I have to admit he almost had me .... until they panned the camera to Palin. That woman scares the crap out of me. The thought that if McCain won this woman would be a heart beat away from being The Commander and Chief just frightens me. McCain is 72 years old and had 4 (count them 4) bouts with cancer. I don't care how healthy you are cancer is an evil that can kill the most healthy person in a short matter of time. Any doctor will tell you with each bout of cancer the risk of it coming back again is greater. I Pray for McCain to live a long healthy life, but the fact that he may not and Palin would be in charge .... well I guess I could never vote him. I wish he would have picked someone else for his VP

]]> By: Candia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662449 Candia Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:02:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662449 Aaron, if you're interested in Obama's policy proposals (which, btw, he _has_ outlined time and again during his campaign, _and_ very markedly in his acceptance speech), may I suggest that you go to his website to inform yourself further? I don't know if the McCain campaign has done the same, but you might try. There is also a handy - independent - webtool (sorry I can't remember the link at the moment, but it should be "findable" via Google) that tells you exactly how Obama's tax proposals would effect you personally. Aaron, if you're interested in Obama's policy proposals (which, btw, he _has_ outlined time and again during his campaign, _and_ very markedly in his acceptance speech), may I suggest that you go to his website to inform yourself further? I don't know if the McCain campaign has done the same, but you might try.

There is also a handy – independent – webtool (sorry I can't remember the link at the moment, but it should be "findable" via Google) that tells you exactly how Obama's tax proposals would effect you personally.

]]> By: Tired of their lowroad lies http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662441 Tired of their lowroad lies Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:57:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662441 Gergan are you at this again or were we watching the same speech ? I sure don't understand you we have heard that story far toooo many times and everytime it gets another twist and for those that believe his twists you must need someone to r come read you a bedtime story every night or jfallow Johns way and make it up as we go along. I thought we were hearing a speech for President but again nothing and I mean nothing all we know is 8 years of McBusyh and now another repeat of 4 Years of McBush . They are the party of trash ,hate,lies anything crooked flys w/them as long as they have Oil to fill their pockets and war. Gergan are you at this again or were we watching the same speech ?
I sure don't understand you we have heard that story far toooo many times and everytime it gets another twist and for those that believe his twists you must need someone to r come read you a bedtime story every night or jfallow Johns way and make it up as we go along.
I thought we were hearing a speech for President but again nothing and I mean nothing all we know is 8 years of McBusyh and now another repeat of 4 Years of McBush .
They are the party of trash ,hate,lies anything crooked flys w/them as long as they have Oil to fill their pockets and war.

]]> By: Mike, San Jose, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662435 Mike, San Jose, CA Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:54:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662435 I'm tired of this. I have watched every speech and debate for the past year from both of these candidates. This independent chose Barack Obama. Yesterday was the clincher. Behind all the words is the actions and decisions the candidates make and it is clear Mr. McCain chose a wholly unqualified individual in the only real test the candidates have before election. She insulted genuine americans of every party and creed who care for their comunities. I am apalled at the lack of judgement of this VP pick. It is clear Mr. McCain does not have the people's interests at heart. Politics is more important to him. I will do ANYTHING to make sure Mr. Obama is our next leader. I'm tired of this. I have watched every speech and debate for the past year from both of these candidates. This independent chose Barack Obama. Yesterday was the clincher. Behind all the words is the actions and decisions the candidates make and it is clear Mr. McCain chose a wholly unqualified individual in the only real test the candidates have before election. She insulted genuine americans of every party and creed who care for their comunities. I am apalled at the lack of judgement of this VP pick. It is clear Mr. McCain does not have the people's interests at heart. Politics is more important to him. I will do ANYTHING to make sure Mr. Obama is our next leader.

]]> By: Rachel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662432 Rachel Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:53:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662432 Man, Gergen, I wish you had been one of my professors in college - the speech was thin and not compelling . . . but you're giving it an A? McCain's speech was pandering and boring. His own platform wasn't winning him the election, so now he's trying to hijack Obama's message of "change," except he's offering no solutions. He's saying the same words Bush said 8 years, 4 years ago, and they're just as empty. The scary part is, there are a lot of morons out there who are easily convinced. Man, Gergen, I wish you had been one of my professors in college – the speech was thin and not compelling . . . but you're giving it an A? McCain's speech was pandering and boring. His own platform wasn't winning him the election, so now he's trying to hijack Obama's message of "change," except he's offering no solutions. He's saying the same words Bush said 8 years, 4 years ago, and they're just as empty. The scary part is, there are a lot of morons out there who are easily convinced.

]]> By: Esho Abiodun- Nigeria http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662427 Esho Abiodun- Nigeria Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:50:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662427 I cannot blame McCain for having nothing to say, He has no plans for USA but more war. He only reminded us tonight that much glory is in fighting other contries I cannot blame McCain for having nothing to say, He has no plans for USA but more war. He only reminded us tonight that much glory is in fighting other contries

]]> By: KATHLEEN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662416 KATHLEEN Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:46:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662416 Gergen, Give it an A !!!! OMG. McCain should go down in the Guiness Book of World Records for the number of times the man said "I", never we. How egotistical can a man become!!!!!! Gergen, Give it an A !!!! OMG. McCain should go down in the Guiness
Book of World Records for the number of times the man said "I", never
we. How egotistical can a man become!!!!!!

]]> By: Carl from MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662410 Carl from MI Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:45:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662410 You gave it a WHAT? Were we watching the same speech? He didn't address ANY of the issues currently facing our nation. His POW story is moving... I'll buy the book when it comes out. I want answers on how he and the Republican Party are going to fix the failed policies of the Bush Administration. By not even recognizing that there are failed policies to fix... that just proves that a vote for McCain is a vote for 4 more years of the last 8 years. Our nation is in the throes of turmoil.... and choosing a mouthy and snide VP AND giving tax breaks for the wealthy just aren't going to fix it. We need SERIOUS ANSWERS TO SERIOUS PROBLEMS AND ALL WE GOT TONIGHT IS MORE OF THE SAME REPUBLICAN TALKING POINTS. WAKE UP, AMERICA!!! VOTE SMART.... NOT SENILE!! You gave it a WHAT? Were we watching the same speech?

He didn't address ANY of the issues currently facing our nation.

His POW story is moving... I'll buy the book when it comes out.

I want answers on how he and the Republican Party are going to fix the failed policies of the Bush Administration. By not even recognizing that there are failed policies to fix... that just proves that a vote for McCain is a vote for 4 more years of the last 8 years.

Our nation is in the throes of turmoil.... and choosing a mouthy and snide VP AND giving tax breaks for the wealthy just aren't going to fix it. We need SERIOUS ANSWERS TO SERIOUS PROBLEMS AND ALL WE GOT TONIGHT IS MORE OF THE SAME REPUBLICAN TALKING POINTS.

WAKE UP, AMERICA!!! VOTE SMART.... NOT SENILE!!

]]> By: fmr. Hillary Supporter now for McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662407 fmr. Hillary Supporter now for McCain Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:45:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662407 A word for Tiffany, Conserned Citizen and Patricia: Your Stupid and retarded. McCain/Palin '08 A word for Tiffany, Conserned Citizen and Patricia: Your Stupid and retarded.

McCain/Palin '08

]]> By: Cam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662397 Cam Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:40:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662397 As usual, I'm sure my comment won't be posted but I'll say it anyway. There is nothing new here at all. I get the whole "Maverick" POW thing, but do you really want a guy who prides himself on being (not to mention being confirmed to be one by almost everyone who knows him) a loose cannon? Then there's a VP who won't face the media because the questions are too hard and unfair because she's a woman, but will berate a man for giving back to his community.....then hide in her own personal "cone of silence" and cry the blues. All I can say is the United States has a real "value system" problem if this is who you want representing you in the world and building your shattered country back to its former glory. Wow, if this ticket even gets close you are all crazier than I thought. As usual, I'm sure my comment won't be posted but I'll say it anyway.

There is nothing new here at all. I get the whole "Maverick" POW thing, but do you really want a guy who prides himself on being (not to mention being confirmed to be one by almost everyone who knows him) a loose cannon?

Then there's a VP who won't face the media because the questions are too hard and unfair because she's a woman, but will berate a man for giving back to his community.....then hide in her own personal "cone of silence" and cry the blues.

All I can say is the United States has a real "value system" problem if this is who you want representing you in the world and building your shattered country back to its former glory.

Wow, if this ticket even gets close you are all crazier than I thought.

]]> By: nic http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662389 nic Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:37:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662389 I am worried that the Republicans will try to put me in a concentration camp. I am worried that the Republicans will try to put me in a concentration camp.

]]> By: KATHLEEN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662387 KATHLEEN Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:36:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662387 Like Bush tells the young people, they won't need Social Security. Well, let me tell them: Work hard, pay your billis and with the Cost of Living going us and the pay going down, good luck. To save in this economy is hard. To save and put your money in the stock market is a BIG GAMBLE!!!!!! Believe me, kids, you will need all (and more) of your Social Security Benefits. Time flys and so does money. Like Bush tells the young people, they won't need Social Security.
Well, let me tell them: Work hard, pay your billis and with the
Cost of Living going us and the pay going down, good luck.

To save in this economy is hard. To save and put your money in
the stock market is a BIG GAMBLE!!!!!! Believe me, kids, you
will need all (and more) of your Social Security Benefits. Time
flys and so does money.

]]> By: the dude http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662381 the dude Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:34:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662381 No he didn't you liar! We all know you are saying one thing in public and another in private just like all the GOP talking heads. That speech was boring And Palin just lied and lied and lied. No he didn't you liar!

We all know you are saying one thing in public and another in private just like all the GOP talking heads.

That speech was boring

And Palin just lied and lied and lied.

]]> By: Reg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662379 Reg Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:33:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662379 Convention speeches from either party never provide detailed answers to hard issue questions. These speeches are about rallying the party around the chosen candidate. Obama also had zero substance in his styrofoam Greek column speech. Convention speeches from either party never provide detailed answers to hard issue questions. These speeches are about rallying the party around the chosen candidate. Obama also had zero substance in his styrofoam Greek column speech.

]]> By: Brian Wilson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662368 Brian Wilson Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:31:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662368 Except the economy is doing fine, we never had a recession and now are showing fairly standard growth and unemployment is down. I can't believe the outright lies that Schneider propagates in the hope of electing Obama. I literally scared of the debt Obama will tack on to our already outrageous deficit. John McCain has it right: cut government spending. Except the economy is doing fine, we never had a recession and now are showing fairly standard growth and unemployment is down. I can't believe the outright lies that Schneider propagates in the hope of electing Obama. I literally scared of the debt Obama will tack on to our already outrageous deficit. John McCain has it right: cut government spending.

]]> By: can't be trusted http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662356 can't be trusted Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:25:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662356 no way, McCain no way, McCain

]]> By: Andrew Dzeguze http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/04/gergen-mccain-shows-he-will-be-formidable/#comment-1662353 Andrew Dzeguze Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:24:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=17116#comment-1662353 Wait, so your saying McCain is like Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump? Angry old ex-vet with long military pedigree? Well, gee, that changes everything. By the way, how can you square the tough talk about bringing change and standing up to failed policies when McCain lacked the fortitude to stand up to Rush Limbaugh and Charlie Black and pick the man he actually thought could help him govern America and would really have been a break from history? I mean, I don't like Joe Lieberman, don't think it would have made me vote for McCain, but it would have been a heck of a lot more consistent with change than picking an underqualified social conservative who no one knows, can't be allowed to speak to the press yet, and seems driven to reignite the culture wars of the 1980s. Or is that what he meant by protecting the environment - recycling old, hack political strategies of the past? Wait, so your saying McCain is like Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump? Angry old ex-vet with long military pedigree? Well, gee, that changes everything.

By the way, how can you square the tough talk about bringing change and standing up to failed policies when McCain lacked the fortitude to stand up to Rush Limbaugh and Charlie Black and pick the man he actually thought could help him govern America and would really have been a break from history? I mean, I don't like Joe Lieberman, don't think it would have made me vote for McCain, but it would have been a heck of a lot more consistent with change than picking an underqualified social conservative who no one knows, can't be allowed to speak to the press yet, and seems driven to reignite the culture wars of the 1980s.

Or is that what he meant by protecting the environment – recycling old, hack political strategies of the past?

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