September 13, 2008
Posted: September 13th, 2008 09:49 AM ET

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New McCain ad blames Obama and Democrats for death of immigration overhaul effort.
New McCain ad blames Obama and Democrats for death of immigration overhaul effort.


(CNN) –
John McCain’s campaign is running a Spanish language ad in battleground states that blames Barack Obama and Senate Democrats for the failure of attempts to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws - even though the Republican nominee and his Democratic counterpart cast identical votes in the key Senate showdowns on that issue last year

“Obama and his congressional allies say they are on the side of immigrants. But are they?” asks the announcer in the 30-second spot, “Which Side Are They On?”

“The press reports that their efforts were 'poison pills' that made immigration reform fail,” he continues. “The result: No guest worker program. No path to citizenship. No secure borders. No reform. Is that being on our side? Obama and his Congressional allies ready to block immigration reform, but not ready to lead.”

But Obama and McCain cast identical votes in the major congressional showdowns on the issue last year. Both men cast votes in favor of an unsuccessful early June effort to end a filibuster. Later that month, they voted again to end debate on the issue – but again failed to shut down the filibuster effort, led for the most part by Republican senators.

The ad will air in Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada, all crucial fall states with significant Hispanic voting populations.

Filed under: John McCain • Political ads


Frank   September 14th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

what happened to the "clean" campaign McCain said he'd run?

HW   September 14th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I don't know who I am more frustrted with, McCain who would rather lose his personal integrity than an election, or the ill-informed chest-thumping American voters who lap up evry last lie that's dished out. If Americans choose McCain they would desrve every last second of his presidency.

Kevin   September 14th, 2008 11:24 am ET

I am affraid for the American people if McCain is elected. He will continue what has been happening in American today. Look at our gas prices, do we need more of that?

Obama/ Biden '08-'12
Clinton '16-'20

Tom   September 14th, 2008 10:36 am ET

I have lost all respect for McCain. I never thought he would run a campaign like this.

Patty Miller   September 13th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

It is terrifying to think that McCain and Palin could possibly be leading our country in a few short months. These people can't be trusted to tell us the truth....look at all the lies throughout this campaign....have they no concience at all? Do they REALLY go to church and LISTEN to what is taught there?? I am truely ashamed of them!! I was taught to believe that honesty and integrity were the principals this country were founded on....I still believe this. It's unfortunate that MacCain and his counterpart can't run a more respectable campaign...and they need to stop treating the American people as though they were idiots!!

Miatta M. Johnson   September 13th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

Senator John McCain is seriously desperate now.....someone keep to straighten the screw in his head

Rauji kibet   September 13th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Obama respond with the truth,dishonest mcain again with lies,let the american people know that anything mcain and republicans say its all a bunch of lies,records speak for itself.
who changed his position about immigration? Mcain,hey my latinos brothers and sisters,whats mcain policy on cuba,venezuela,mexico,find out for yourselves.

Connie   September 13th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

What is really wrong with Mccain? You cast the same vote with Obama, and you release an ad like that when there are not differences between. For real... this is the height of frustration. If he wishes to send out ads of Obama, they should be concrete and true. Not ads that make him look like a martyr

Anonymous   September 13th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

We need a guest worker program

Good grief...everyone needs to see and understand the huge contributions the hispanics are making. Sending them home would be morE of a crime to our society then their crime of coming hjere to better their family and our society.

IBMMuseum   September 13th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Huh, they voted the same, but McCain says Obama is the badguy here? Despite McCain´s support, it was members of his own Republican party that killed true immigration reform, not ¨Obama and his Congressional allies¨. McCain is the same as Bush, he even uses the same flawed tactics and mistaken reasoning.

C FL   September 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Talk about spin.

i No mas McCain ! El no dice la verdad.

Obama/Biden. i Si se puede !

Jonathon   September 13th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

They can lie in any language it looks like. Don't reward lies and theft with 4 more years!

17 year old future politician   September 13th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Wow..McCain voted the same way Obama did, and then says Obama's stance on immigration is wrong...wow

Steven Alan Ramsey   September 13th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

This is the normal attacks that we have come to get use to from the Republican Attack Machine. Such misleading attacks gives both McCain and Obama a bad name. One, that McCain is simplying lying, and two, that Obama isn't on the side of immigrants. The Democratic Party is clearly the party sympathetic to the concerns of immigrants. We can't say the same for Republicans.

Obama/Biden 08
Nixon 08

jboogie for Obama   September 13th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I think it's funny how Sen. Mcnot runs these ads that are full of lies, I hope the smart Americans can see what he is doing. Another thing he does is try to use his military service as an advantage, heck i'm a veteran too. He's gonna loose again , thats for sure.

BV   September 13th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Lying McCain at work again. What a piece of scum. This is unforgiveable as a leader and a person who promised to run a clean campaign.
Of course, he often doesn't remember what he did or didn't vote for. Maybe he just forgot. Bet not!!!

Iroko Nija   September 13th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Here you go again, from McSame to McLies? Ho...I cannever be decieved.
OBAMA / BIDEN '08'

madeleine   September 13th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I don't know how other people feel about that but running an ad which contains lies or half truths shouldn't be allowed.
The content of ads should be checked for accuracy of facts before an ad can air. This is basic protection of customers and we're shopping for a president.

Jeremy   September 13th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

The lead on this article should be:
McCain creates another lie to bamboozle the ignorant.

I volunteered for McCain in 2000. I had been saying to my friends that although I am for Obama, McCain is a good man.
I was mistaken. This is outrageous and should be labeled as such, not just noted with an afterthought at the end of the article.
Please expose these blatant lies forcefully. There is no way to argue they are not complete falsehoods.

McShame   September 13th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

What a LIAR this McShame is... Disgusting!!

peruchy   September 13th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

mcsame is a liar. Hispanics will not buy this. They know the truth. Rebulicans fillibustered the comprehensive immigation reform.

qq   September 13th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

hahaha mccain is a loser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all the hispanics are supporting Obama and i am one of them

anconcernAmerican   September 13th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

McCain is dishonest and mentally unstable. How can we trust him, his compaign is all about lies.

Tim   September 13th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Can someone tell me who is the real John McCain?

Is he going to change Washington? Hmmm..... if he really believed this himself he would have made this a big part of his campaign from the beginning and not in the 4th qtr of a Presidential race and only after see how Barack Obama's change message was resonating with the American people.... sunds like a follower to me.

How can McCain be an agent of change when he has voted with George Bush more than any other Senator in office, even more than his own Republican peers (those is his own words).

How can McCain be an agent of change when uses the same President Bush smear politics of lies and untruths?

How can McCain be an agent of change when he said the tone of his campaign and the poison that his camp is directing towards Obama would have been different if Obama would have agreed to do as he asked with having the old school style of debats. What does that say about McCain? I'll tell you, it means it's McCain's way or the high way. Yet he wants us to believe he's an agent of change and that he'll work with both his friends and those that he disagrees with..... he attacking Obama because he didn't want to due the old school style debates is all you need to know to ask who is the real John McCain.

McCain says he's a reformer and will take on his own party but yet when it was time to make one of the biggest and most important decisions as a presidential candidtat he didn't have the nads to stand up to the conservative base of the Republican party, so he selected Sara Palin as his VP. Yeah, great way to show your strength McCain.

Can someone tell the American people that this election is about real issues and not lies and distortion. We can't spit this country in half, so we need somone to govern all of us and not just the rich.

Barbara   September 13th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Which man do you want to model the morals, ethics, and integrity you teach your children and grandchildren?

NYT today - Senator McCain would rather lose his integrity than lose an election.

Obama/Biden '08 – education, integrity, honesty

Franky   September 13th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Immigration?? I haven't heard this in years!! LOL!!! To be honest, I think my boy may have more things in common with Senator McCain on Immigration than anything else! LOL!! Or let alone, they probably agree on practically everything! LOL!!!

kaydeedee, nashville   September 13th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

More deceit from McCain. So what else is new? But so long as people don't know they're being manipulated, they will probably believe it. Any Hispanic voter who thinks A Republican administration will be "on their side" is truly uninformed.

Ann,Canada.   September 13th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Mccain is stated to have experience, I wonder whether it is in terms of how many years he has lived or his years in the senate. When it comes to wisdom and judgement you would think he is youbger and unexperienced that Obama and Palin.

Nominating Palin for a runningmate proved did not only prove his poor judgement but that for him McCain comes first before the country, leave alone the empty words.

McCain you did what you could do during your time, Pls think of a gracious retirement and leave the young, physically and emotionally strong an stable to lead.

PhilZ   September 13th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

What ever happened to "straight-talking" McCain? He has gone totally sleazy with the false/misleading ads ever since the former Rove/Bush people came on board his campaign.

This ad is just another desperate attempt to distort Obama's record and make McCain look like a big hero, but Sleazy Sarah and Lying John won't fool most Americans. Thank God!

John   September 13th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

It just doesnt make sense to run this ad because they both voted the same way twice on this issue...I think Obama should respond with the following ad...

“John McCain and his congressional allies say they are on the side of immigrants. But are they?"Which Side Are They On?”

“The press reports that their efforts were 'poison pills' that made immigration reform fail, “The result: No guest worker program. No path to citizenship. No secure borders. No reform. Is that being on our side? McCain and his Congressional allies ready to block immigration reform, but not ready to Change.”

Jennifer   September 13th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

This does not surprise me, given the Republican tactics to date. The thing that is the most amazing about John McCain's campaign of lies is that he is adopting the unethical advertising techniques of the same sleazy people who helped Bush slander him in 2000. It is the height of hypocrisy to campaign this way. As a moderate, I will note vote for McCain. He has become a tool of the far right "win at any cost" machine. And he would be a worse president than Bush because he is even more impulsive.

james   September 13th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Senator Mccain is an honorable man who can not lie
It was his campaign people that was lying.
The danger we face is that 'Mccain approved this message'.

Spanish For Obama!!!   September 13th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

No mc,no palin no WAY REPUBLICAN

Obamacan   September 13th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

what is McCain talking about? He flip flop on immigration to get his party's nomination. McCAIN SHOULD SHUT UP!. Obamacan in Colorado

Charlotte   September 13th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Immigration reform is a difficult issue. As a nation of immigrants, it will not be an easy task. McCain voting the same as Obama shows he is not a typical Republician, but a real reformer.

Xavierism   September 13th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

I do not want Mexican illegals to be given amnesty. I do not want them here in this country. It's a shame that both parties stay hush for fear of offending Hispanics.

Candia   September 13th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

McCain is such a hypocrite. In addition to what the article says, McCain also first sponsored an immigration bill with Sen. Kennedy (which fell through), and then later said (when he was campaigning), that he would not have voted for the bill now.

Independent Voter   September 13th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

"But Obama and McCain cast identical votes in the major congressional showdowns on the issue last year. "

How is this not lying?

craig   September 13th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Again.. Shameless.. Hypocracy

OBAMA GET'S IT!   September 13th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

ONCE AGAIN HE'S TELLING LIES, IF YOU GO TO FACTCHECK.ORG THEY SAY THAT MOST EVERYTHING McSHAME HAS SAID ABOUT OBAMA ESPECIALLY IN THE SPANISH ADS ARE COMPLETE LIES!!!! SO MUCH SO THEY DON'T EVEN BOTHER TO LIST THEM INDIVIDUALLY.

McSHAME IS A SHAMFUL LIAR!

Voter   September 13th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Attack rather than offer their own policies/solutions in an ad?

I'm not surprised... when you don't have anything, you don't talk about it... just smear/lie/attack

ICantVote   September 13th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

"But Obama and McCain cast identical votes in the major congressional showdowns on the issue last year" – CNN just called out their lie. How can campaigns get away with blatant lies?

I used to think McCain was a decent guy. Now he is "approving" all these ads that are full of lies.

grandma   September 13th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Enough is enough 'Yes, we can change'
for McBush Wining at election is first then the country

Steve   September 13th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Add this under Obama states some ads are fabrications and lies. I guess that means SOME ads are true! I bet its the really ugly ads that are true!

Maher   September 13th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

John McCain needs to stop all this negativism and start talking about how he will be addressing the real issues.

Dan Hugos   September 13th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

No surprises here – facts have nothing remotely to do with what appears on a McCain cxampaign ad. Obama could say "Republicans have done a great job" and the next McCain commercial would slam him for going negative. It's a conscious Republican strategy to keep the facts from getting out about what a truly lousy job they've done with all the power they've had for 8 years. It's a continuation of down-is-up and 2+2=5 baloney from the GOP. It's utterly comical that they would try to cast themselves as the party of change.

emily   September 13th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

More lies from McCain Do you think its pathological or is he just an old fashion dirty liar?

Brian   September 13th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Did McCain attend any of these major Immigration rallies across the nation in 2007 to hear the concerns of Hispanic Americans. Senator Obama has listened closely to the concerns of these hard-working people by being an advocate for making health insurance more affordable for these families, promoting change in public schools by supporting independently -run Charter schools which will provide better education for our children, and supported raising the minimum wage to help these Americans who work 2 or more jobs to help pay their rising food and gas expenses...

Hispanics help fuel the American economy by spending billions of dollars a year. Not granting Amnesty to those who have live and worked here, and have children born here, is one of the most UnAmerican and Unpatriotic things we can do to them...

Steve   September 13th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Add this under Sen Joe Biden being the poorest active Senator. According to his buddy, rich starts at $250K. I guess Biden will be a bit poorer after that tax hike his Buddy proposes! Maybe he needs a new Buddy!

The Voice of Reason   September 13th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

LIES! LIES! LIES!
Soon everything they say will be perceived to be a lie if they continue this strategy. The McCain campaign seems to be saying that when I lie, if I stick to the lie long enough, people are so dumb that they will eventually believe me!
The MCCain/ Palin/ Rove strategy will not work this time because of "Fact Check" and other organizations that can tell people the truth!
It is also obvious that the MCCain/ Palin/ Rove campaign has no ideas because they never follow up with what they intend to do to fix the many problems in America.
MCCain is no reformer and it's obvious that he putting Career First and not Country First.

hubiel68   September 13th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Cast identical votes?
That just show how McLair and his campaign loves to tell lies. I just read in the Book of Revelation 21:8 this morning, that all lairs will have their part in the lake of fire which burn with fire and brimstones.

why would anyone wants to lose their soul to lie on another person. Thats beyond my wildest dream.

The office of President is not worst loisng you soul to enteral seperation for God.

Be careful John McDevil you are tredding on danger ground.

Leon, VA   September 13th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Here we go again with another add that is misleading and filled with lies from the McCain camp. When is this stuff going to get the proper media exposer that it deserve. The Republican party seems to think that we are going to fall for this crap again. The funny thing is that, they may be right. According to the recent polls it appears that most American's are falling for these lies coming out the McCain camp. When are we as American's going to wake up. The Republican party has been doing the same crap every election year. Base on these lies we're going to put another cannidate in office who truley don't respect the American people enough to be truthful. The two parties may disagree on their issue's but at least be honest about it and by far the McCain camp have turned into hibitual liers and the media is doing anything about it. Especially Fox news! There is something definetly wrong with that station. They cannot be objective at all. Fox news is by far the most irresponsible new's outlet in America. Come on people wake up! By the way, Sara Palin have to be the biggest hypocrite in government. This lady really think she can blow smoke up our rear end. I don't have a real problem with her confidence but I do have a problem when someone is portraying that cockyness from out right lying. Give me a break with the lies. The McCain/Palin supporters can at least be honest that the lies coming from the two of them (McCain/Palin) has went way too far. All of you McCain/Palin supporters need to contact Senator McCain and Governor Palin to let them know they should really stop with the lies!

Jeff   September 13th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

"But Obama and McCain cast identical votes in the major congressional showdowns on the issue last year. Both men cast votes in favor of an unsuccessful early June effort to end a filibuster. Later that month, they voted again to end debate on the issue – but again failed to shut down the filibuster effort, led for the most part by Republican senators."

Just like the rest of the recent McCain-Palin attack adds the attacks are deceptive and are geared to throwing out a constant stream of lies about Obama hoping that the public will fail to investigate the issue and that some of them will stick.

At one time I thought McCain was an honorable person. It has however become apparent to me over the course of the campaign that he, like so many other traditional politicians, will tell whatever lie necessary to get him elected. He publicly admitted as much regarding his flip-flop regarding the flying Confederate battle flag from atop the South Carolina Statehouse.

McCain may have been a hero and served honorably in Vietnam but, in my opinion, ambition has now transformed him into a protypical politician who doesn't either value the truth or honor except as a weakness to be exploited in one's opponent.

Anonymous   September 13th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

All I can say is that McCain is demonstrating every day just how incompetent he really is! Lies, misconceptions, half truths, distortions, denials, etc. are only making the Republicans look so pathetic and unpresidential. He no longer stands for much of anything and is being used as a puppet with the RNC and Palin pulling the strings. What we don't need is another puppet telling America what is best for us! We can decide for ourselves and it sure ain't McCain! Everyday his campaign is becoming more scary.

Yvonne,   September 13th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Who stole John McCain's body? Who is this man; I don't recognize him.

kathy   September 13th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Listen up people – this country can't take another 4 years of a republican.. i don't care who McBush's vice president is – they are repubilcans – there are too many unemployed people and others who have had mortgage foreclosures to elect another republican. I'm not sure it matters who is running for the democrats – reality is we can't survive another 4 or 8 years with a republican. Forget the fact Palin is a woman and get back to reality.

sario   September 13th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Have a look at the Newsweek poll: Questions 22-26.

OVER 50% of the people polled in that poll DO NOT know that:
1. Palin said 'thanks but no thanks' to the Bridge to nowhere only AFTER it was clear Congress would NOT fund it.
2. Palin is against abortion in the cases of RAPE and INCEST (only supports it IF the mother's live is in danger).
3. Palin has serious DOUBTS about the role of human activities in causing global warming.

It is really telling how uninformed the people that are polled are.

Wendy SMith   September 13th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Personally I have had ENOUGH. I am tired of Political candidates -sworn public servants- LYING to the American People. Lying, misleading, distorting others records, beliefs and policies. WHY CAN'T THESE PEOPLE JUST TELL THE TRUTH?

John McCain’s campaign is running a Spanish language ad in battleground states that blames Barack Obama and Senate Democrats for the failure of attempts to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws — even though the Republican nominee and his Democratic counterpart cast identical votes in the key Senate showdowns on that issue last year.

WHY IS THIS EVEN LEGAL?

tom   September 13th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

McCain has totally given away any resemblance to ethics in the past few
weeks in the creation of these untruthful adds. I really wished that the press would start saying an untruthful ad in the header instead of the last sentence or two. The header should have read untruthful McCain add slams obama. I trully think McLair would be a better name for McCain

Oregon4Obama   September 13th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Mccain has lost his mind in his attacks and ads.......

Wait, wait.....what am i thinking.....they are the same people that made Mccains wife out to be a pill popping drug addict when he ran in 2000, now they work on his staff........

so he hasnt lost his mind......he's just learned that if he follows Bush's team and his agenda....he will be president......

Conclusion, More of the Same......Bush-McCain-Palin
One made the plan, the other continues it, the other adopts it

Independent   September 13th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Another lie. Does the McCain campaign broadcast anything nowadays that is not a lie?

troyo   September 13th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

surprise surprise, more lies from the McCain campaign. Straight Talk Express getting derailed

BL, Cincinnati   September 13th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Shocker... McCain is LYING yet again.

Matt   September 13th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Are you or aren't you adding my comment? I really don't think it's that controversial CNN.

PA Voter   September 13th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Basura!

Our Latino brothers and sisters know basura (trash) when they hear it!

Obama-Biden 08

Debbie, Texas   September 13th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

MCCain needs to slam Palin on none of her children are looking forward to GOING TO COLLEGE. Is she going to raise 5 under-educated children like she and her husband is – we in America are trying to do better than that , this is not a good example.

Independent   September 13th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Obama is an empty suit!

P. Lee   September 13th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

This ad is disgusting, and the depths of the republicans efforts to blatantly distort the truth are truly terrifying. I used to buy into the fact that McCain was an honorable man who wanted to run an honorable campaign.

This is especially disappointing, given how McCain used to be a self styled champion of immigration reform and has compromised his views to bow to the mainstream republican base's view of being anti-immigration.

Lastly, this ad isn't just in poor taste, it's completely factually inaccurate. There should be some accountability for networks that run factually inaccurate advertisements, and I urge the media to hold these candidates to some, or ANY standard of truth.

As an independent, I will no longer be voting for John McCain, because he used to be someone I thought would have the backbone to fight for the issues he has a long history in congress of fighting for. Now the former maverick has put winning this election above his integrity and honor. Sorry McCain, you lost my respect and my vote.

Dennis   September 13th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Are these McCain people for real? Outright lies seem to be their only plan, and the shameless way they conduct themselves is stunning.

I was an independent who used to respect McCain, and said I would vote for him if he ever ran. The way he has caved in to the sleezebags that have overrun the republican party is very disturbing, and brings into question his judgement and independence.

I won't be voting republican after this display . . .

Real Talk   September 13th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

McCain is starting to make Karl Rove look like a saint.

BadPolitics   September 13th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Not that the Obama campaign has never given in to partial truth in ads and punch lines, but I sure hope that this recent slew of false statements in McCain's ads will backfire. This is getting ridiculous...

Phillip   September 13th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Perhaps McSame is having more "memory issues" about what he voted on?

JP from Wisconsin   September 13th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Just how cynical can the McCain camp get? Every time I think they have stretched the limit for outright lies, they move the bar again. What an accomplishment. I guess he'll settle for whatever message he can deliver when the truth doesn't serve his objective.

McCain folded like a cheap suit when the GOP base insisted they were the ones who would pick a VP candidate, not him. It would seem that having surrendered his independence so fundamentally right out of the box has caused him to abandon any sense of honor at all. What a shame.

Rico Latino   September 13th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

No surprise. The GOP is so predictable. First they choose an unknown and unqualified woman as a VP from the "largest State in the Union" (how many people actually voted for her?) and before the pundits get a chance to criticise her one-on-one performance with a national news personality - the GOP throws out a "wedge issue" grenade on immigration. Lookout DEMS! I'll bet money that the next step the GOP takes will be to have the courts approve election day voter booth police to check ID's on those who look like illegals! Sad.

alex   September 13th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

McCain can't run an ad that talks about what he says before he has nothing to say. If he tried to remember the lines he'd scramble them like a dyslexic. The only thing he can do now is trump his sob-story Hanoi imprisonment like it has any relevence to todays affairs. What a chump.

GOP for OBAMA   September 13th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

GOP,

EIGHT L O N G YEARS IN CONTROL

IMMIGRATION IS YOUR BABY . . . . .

It is suckling at YOUR SAGGY BREASTS ! ! ! !

obama   September 13th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

shameless and a disgrace to the United States democratic ideal.

Edwin   September 13th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

How can McCain attack Obama for this, when Obama did exactly the same thing he did, and the filibuster was led by Republicans, not Democrats?

I used to think politics was a sleazy business, but creating ads that are complete lies, documented lies - that is a new low. The Bush administration has demonstrated that repeating lies over and over again makes people believe it is true. What a sad commentary that Republicans clearly feel it is okay to lie to the American people to get their desired objective. What a disgusting party!

Dolly   September 13th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Yet another deceptive ad from McCain.

He is no man of honor. Not now, not anymore.

Sarah L., Fayetteville, AR   September 13th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

That is extremely misleading and disappointing. While I am an Obama supporter, two months ago, I would not have hated having McCain as President. Now, I don't feel as though I can trust his judgment or character. He has shown an extraordinary lack of respect for the truth and a fair election process.

Barbara   September 13th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

NYT today - Senator McCain would rather lose his integrity than lose an election.

Obama/Biden '08 – education, integrity, honesty

John in Louisville   September 13th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

John McCain even lies about Obama in other languages! What is this, the 4th ad that flat-out lies about Obama's record (or McCain's for that matter)? He must think Latinos are stupid! He must literally believe the community does not know what the candidates stances are on their most important issue. Why else would he risk a lie like this?

Robert   September 13th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

John McCain has continued to lie recklessly about his opponent's record. This is the same man who claims that he is different from George Bush.

He is different alright. He is worse than George Bush. His campaign tactics sting and by the way John Sidney McCain should be terribly ashamed of himself.

He has lost all decency and is not fit to lead this great country.

This country deserves leaders that have some decency.

gilbert   September 13th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Wow shady campaign! McCains campaign is just a small preview of what a McCain administration would look like...VERY SHADY! And ran my LOBYISTS!

Democrats for McCain   September 13th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I doubt that the Unions that back Obama will let him help the millions of workers that are working is the USA. Well, if the big companies don't have cheap labor here in the USA they should move to China where is plenty of cheap labor. People just get it.

Im voting McCain/Palin

Tim   September 13th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

This ad is a microcosm of the Republicans style of politics. They always go on the offensive with their smear campaign of lies and untruths because they obviously believethe majority of the American people are out of touch with the real issues and that they're ignorant enough to buy into their smear campaign. I guess people want to hear smears than a plan that will help improve their future.

The world is watching this election and I guess they're seeing something that they've seen before and that is the fact that some people will say and do anything for power and that the American public is stupid enough to let the same BS happen over and over and over.

Jarda   September 13th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Another bunch of lies. Nobody can be surprise anymore...McCain = MAN WITHOUT HONOR, Republican Party = PARTY OF LIARS

Wash   September 13th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

As a Latin-American who is a US citizen I find this ad most repulse and racist, there is no other way to describe it. McSame and the republicans are a bunch racist, they are on a quest from "GOD" to free America of the immigrants legal or illegal if their not white and have an accent kill them, just like the Nazis did with the Jews in the '30s and '40s, they blame them for Germany's problems they were scapegoats.

Once aging history is repeating itself, for the love of God and the human race don't let this Neo-Nazis cloak as republicans in the White House it will be the end of America.

Carmichael Beljackson   September 13th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

mcliar has a lying problem he and his puppy dog vp needs some truth serum.How I wish the election came quick I can't stand these
two another day.

Lois   September 13th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

McCain and his handlers just keep adding up the lies. Are we that stupid in this nation?? Come on people, RESEARCH, don't take their word for this. McCain has been caught in so many lies in just this past week! WAKE UP!

druid   September 13th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

John MCcain should be a shamed of himself running an ad that both he and Obama voted against. What a horrible lie does he think the hispanic people are stupid and they do not read and know what both voted for during the Immigration debate in the Washington. I hope Obama will bring this add out and even bring out the list were both of them voted. McCain has no regard for people when he says american comes he first he means MCcain comes first. Such a lie makes me lose all respect for him. I hope none of the spanish people fall for this type of sleaze add. Shame on you McCain you ought to know better.

ACHPOD   September 13th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

IF U AMERICANS NEW WHAT WAS GOOD 4 U ... U WOULD VOTE FOR B.OBAMA .... PUT UR EGOS ASIDE AND DO WHAT THE WORLD WANTS YOU TO DO OBAMA-BIDEN 08

zro seams   September 13th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

the repulicans are the biggest liars in the world,look at their vp nominee would you honestly trust this women ,and Mccain thinks just because you got put in prison in Vietnam and possibly raped their you should be president I think not you are a loser Mccain and always will be.

Recovering Republican   September 13th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

The slime of all slime – John McCain wants to corral a presidential election by prostituting his mother!

What kind of America does he think he would rule if he becomes President now?

I predict riots in the street. I predict a slime ball President who will be viled and hated by half of America.

There will be a French Revolution in America with Conservative at the Gilotine should McCain steal this election like the Serpant at the Garden!

Vera /AB. Canada   September 13th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Barack Obama don't pay any attention to McInsane's add he is trying to get you off track for your own campain .The Republicans are a bunch of liers, very immiture. So please don't let them bully you.

The Surly Scholar   September 13th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Whoa, whoa.

McCain is blasting Obama over immigration? Even after McCain buckled to the psychotic right wing, abandoning his principles and integrity to such an extent that he wouldn't even vote for immigration reform legislation that he himself wrote?

The mind. It boggles.

hello   September 13th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Stop The Lies from McCain & Palin

When will the media hold McCain and Palin responsible for telling lies to the American people because they want to win the election very ugly? First, McCain was spending months to attack Senator Obama of inexperience. McCain just selected an inexperienced running mate (Palin) and knowing that he is as guilty as the devil, the McCain campaign and the republicans used the RNC Convention to attack the media (and Obama Campaign) as sexiest that really hates Palin so much, so that the media will refrain from reporting the truth about Palin.
Unfortunately, the media is keeping mute and shy away from their job to report the truth to the American people so that the McCain campaign will not tag the media as sexist. The McCain campaign over the last three weeks are campaigning and promoting Internet, radio and TV Ads lying to the American people, and the media is quiet about it.
The latest ad is the new McCain ad that blames Senator Obama for death of immigration overhaul effort even though records show that Senator Obama and McCain cast identical votes in the major congregational showdowns on the issue last year led by the Republican senators. Stop the McCain Campaign now before they run the Ads in Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada.
Palin and Republicans on her part mocked Senator Obama’s experience as a community organizer. American people were really insulted by that.
It is time the media stands up and do their work, call the spade a spade, hold McCain and Palin responsible for their lies. The LIES now have a pattern in their campaign. The media will also be blamed (conscience) for not standing up to do their part in true reporting. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

Democrats are Losers   September 13th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Well after giving this blog a two week reprieve, I see it is not worth it to come back to this one-sided constant attack blog.

This reporter is crap. Why interject a point regarding McCain's record of recent and ignore all his work on immigration laws? What is wrong with this website? The biased lack of objectivity and reporting goes on. CNN reporters act like citizens, it is really bad.
Once again, the Democrats love to lose. It is good to know your enemy, instead of just talking about them.

Moving on, nothing to learn from this news outlet.

RAHEEN PA   September 13th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

msame and his camp is nothing but lies.Obamabiden08

Beartrack   September 13th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Just more McCain lies and distortions. Please wake up America. Haven't you yet learned what a fraud this man and his new bimbo are ?

Sammy   September 13th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Their last few commercials have been universally panned as highly misleading or outright lies. It suggests that a new team has been put in charge of campaign ads and this is what it came up with.

Chris, Antioch, CA   September 13th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

This is rich. Wasn't McCain the one who backed out of his own legislation?

What a friggin' lier. We're seeing a trend here. McCain, the GOP, sees his own flaws, projects those on Obama, and lies about everything. I'm so sick of this. LOOK PAST THE LIES!

Obama / Biden 08 and 12

Howard   September 13th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

I wonder if thats how Fox(Fix) News sees it?

Eric   September 13th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

There’s an old proverb…..sometime when you win, you actually loose. McCain is willing to loose his honor and integrity to win the race. At the end….did he really win.

Karen   September 13th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Do we really want a President who lies his way to the office? Our current president has been "less than honest" with the American people.

challenge   September 13th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

As a hispanic american I can say the mccain/palin ticket will not recieve my support. I have seen alot more underlined racist comments from the republicans then from obama. I have not heard one thing mccain would do for hispanic americans. I cannot vote for someone that will not answer questions. Plus she has only been in the public eye for 2 months.NO WAY! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE THAT THIS GOV. IS EVEN BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

jjiby   September 13th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

the Mc cain is false.they dont know what,to say and lie.

Thed Weller   September 13th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

More Mc-lies...or "mostly intruths" or "misrepresentatios. ENOUGH!

ajks   September 13th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

McCain lies again–why doesn't CNN call him on all of his lying?

Nobody except the View has tried to make him own up to all of the eyes. He said that he wouldn't have to made up all of the negative ads if Obama had done Town Hall meetings. Obama made him do it? What a bully and a loser!!

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rick K   September 13th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

This is the kind of behavior the electorate should reward.

We can then complain about a white house full of spin.

No McCain, Please   September 13th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Wnen is McCain going to start talking about what the Republicans are going to do about the mess we are in and stop talking about Obama. Really, John Boy, do you even have an original thought? We know you don't like Obama, already, now what are you going to do for the country? Remember, 'Country First', or is that another one of your useless slogans?

Tantoh Augustin   September 13th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Its strange how a VP should out of the blue dominate Mccain the way it is now,it will b very difficult for mccain to get back his position as the head of the republic ticket,
So I think maccain has reach his peak so after this the polls can only go down for mccain.

mb--texas   September 13th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

McCain cast the identical vote on this issue.Again McCain will show anything whether it is true or NOT.McCain thinks the America people are taking the untrutths to heart,but come Nov. they will show McCain
they knew better.

James, Houston, TX   September 13th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

John McCain's Logo: NO MAS, NO MAS ! Latinos como YO ! Manos Arriba ! El, P.O.W.

Robert in Pittsburgh PA   September 13th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

It appears that John McCain has sold his soul, and his integrity, in an all-out attempt to win the election at any cost. I used to respect the man – no more. Lies, lies and more lies. McCain is unfit to be our next President.

Independent Dave   September 13th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

More fodder for the debate, inaccuracies by the McCain camp!

Focus on the issues, avoid the Palin distraction!

Alejandro   September 13th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

All the Latin people and supporters of HILLARY are going to vite for McCain_PALIN

JohnS   September 13th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

John McCain the Hypocrite.
The journey of lies continues...

Felines for Freedom   September 13th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Gawd, the endless hypocrisy.

"Slams" = Lies about   September 13th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Why is this called a "slam"?

McCain is a liar...and he approves the message!

Greg, San Francisco, CA   September 13th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

This is patently absurd. Immigration reform died because Sarah Palin Republicans started screaming 'No Amnesty!" on every media outlet they could find and the Bush Administration backed off. McCain said at the GOP debate in January that he wouldn't vote for his own immigration bill. Does this man stand for anything?

Dal CA   September 13th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

FEAR is the biggest thing which Republics use all the time.

Grandma for Obama   September 13th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Are we supposed to be suprised about another misleading ad? Considering all the lies, misleading ads, pandering and manipulating the emotions of people, hardly anything would surprise me coming from the McCain campaign.

What does suprises me is that people don't take the time to find out the facts. What's even more suprising is that some people are willing to ignore fact to satisfy a particular emotion, feeling or prejudice.

Stella   September 13th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Lies and lies,all attacks on Obama are wrong, shameful campaign, Palin so dangerous for our country with her MIDDLE AGE principles. A woman against women rights, what could be worse?

David in Illinois   September 13th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

McCain keeps lying! He has no character. He's no longer any kind of hero to me. His character account is now overdrawn.
Please retire, Mr. McCain.

Johnny Johnson   September 13th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Argh. Will McCain's lies & distortions ever stop? This man has no integrity. John McCain cannot be trusted to EVER tell the truth. He lies constantly.

voter   September 13th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

As a Latina, McCain ad is misleading. McCain said he will not support his own immirgration bill to provide amnesty. If McCain is a maverick, then why won't he vote on his bill. Instead he wants to block the borders which he said earlier he disagreed with. Once again McCain caved to the religious right and the conserverative party. This is not maverick, but a sidekick.

J.L.   September 13th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

So says the anti-immigrant party... sorry Mr. McCain but the GOP is so anti-immigrant that your Spanish language ad won't make much of a difference.

I say "anti-immigrant" vs. "anti-illegal immigrant" because so much of the anti-illegal immigrant movement makes very little distinction between illegal vs. legal. You don't speak english really well, they toss you into the illegal immigrant grouping. You happen to be from south of the border, they suspect you of being an illegal. Etc... etc...

CNN loves Palin   September 13th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

R U Kidding? Does McCain really want to go there? Maybe he should be checked for dementia.

I am sure Ms. Palin will have some incredibly insightful and sensitive things to say about immigration...*eyeroll*

McPalin...the joke of America.

mike   September 13th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

obama should run in ad telling latinos how mccain tells them he is for immigration reform,but when he talks to his base he tells them he is against immigration reform,this guy in his campaign just continues to lie lie lie

Hip Hop for Obama   September 13th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

What pisses me off the most is i am a huge supporter and fundraiser for Barrack but when McSame runs these types of idiotic and outright lying ads, we NEED TO HIT BACK IN THE SAME MARKET WITH AN AD WITH FACTS LIKE THIS TO SHOW PEOPLE AND VOTERS THAT MCSAME IS A HUGE BOLD FACE LYING PUNK THAT WILL DO ANYTHING TO GT ELECTED! GET SMART PEOPLE! MCSAME IS NOT FOR BLACKS OR HISPANICS! I KNOW...I'M BLACK!

No Hillary = No Obama   September 13th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

It's more and more evident that Obama doesn't know what he is doing or talking about. He got caught up in his own hoopla, thought he could get rid of Hillary because he was invincible and now is losing in the polls. He has placed the historic possibility of a Black becoming President in jeporady because he couldn't see past his own ego. And this guy wants to be President? Poor judgment, poor leadership & decision making, shortsighted and full of himself.

Greg Rohm   September 13th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

From one lie to the next........ it's just sick.

Darrell   September 13th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Lies, Lies, and Lies....How about the issues Sen. McCain...how about tell us what you really stand for...so far you have not give the American people any good reasons to vote for you.....By the way, I am donating another $50 dollars to the Obama campaign....just think, I have $250 more to spend...each time you tell a lie, I donate $50 dollars.

Wisest one of All   September 13th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Of course the racist empty suit is for illegal immigrants. He has already proven that he hates Americans, especially white ones. Look at how he trashed his own grandmother while sticking by his racist reverend??? Proven fact!

ken   September 13th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

McCain continues to put out ads full of baloney and half truths. The saddest thing is that 50% of the American people are willing to take everything on its face.

Republican Woman For Obama   September 13th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

what? more lies from the McNoShame Campaign? I'm so shocked! NOT! Come on people? How can you support someone who constantly lies? It's like being in a relationship with someone that abuses you or cheats and then think that once you get married they will stop hitting you or stop cheating on you! WAKE UP! If McCain is lying to you now, imagine what he will lie to you about when/if he is elected! The thought of it gives me the creeps!

Erica   September 13th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Didn't John McCain see the movie Crimson Tide?? Maybe its time he retired before he ruins everything.

Third Eye   September 13th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

McCain is not the McCain a year ago on TV. McCain is Carl Rove + Bush=Biggest Lier!

Jake in Maine   September 13th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

McCain is shooting himself in the foot with these negative, spurious ads. They prove that he IS an old-guard, sling-mud-and-innuendo politco. I do want change. And, Senator McCain, you lost my vote with the yesteryear ads you're running.

Jade   September 13th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Obama and the democratic party should ought to be ashamed of themselves. They have been tearing apart families of immigrant workers. They have been conducting raids on unsespecting families and when the children go home from school their parents aren't there because they have been arrested and sent back to Mexico. Shame on you, shame on the American people who can't and won't get along with their neighbors. In the Bible it states that we are supposed to love our neighbors. We are supposed to feed them when they are hungry, give them something to drink when they are thirsty, clothe them when they are naked. You people are not doing what is expected of you and God will lay harsher punishments on you lest you should turn from your evil ways and turn to help your neighbors. Mexico is our neighbor and when I was growing up I remember going there every week. You want others to like the United States. But how can other countries like us when they see how we treat our brothers the Mexicans. Dems and Obama and Biden shame on you...............

STOPTHELIES   September 13th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

This is the most ridiculous claim yet. I am a very well informed voter and know for a fact the Republican Party is 100% against immigrants.
McCain has been trying to avoid any discussion about immigration on all the Spanish interviews I've seen. He might be Pro-Immigration but he cant be against the blood sucking republicans. Palin says she is fought the "Good Ol' Boys" but John McCain has adopted all their believes.

Will Rhodes   September 13th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

How and why is CNN letting the McCain camp get away with these ad's?

You are a respected news organisation, I am English lving in Canada and I just cannot believe that you let this all flow as if it is normal.

The BBC and ITV would be all over this and not allowing the McCain campaign lie like this.

I know, I know you won't publish this comment – but I just wanted your moderator to read it at least.

Nick, Portland, OR   September 13th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

McCain is a lying sack of garbage.

Patricia from Germany   September 13th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Look, McCain and Obama voted the same on this issue, so why is it that McCain can so blatantly lie in an ad without the entire media corps going after him? Do we really want a president who will flat-out lie like this to the American people. PLEASE, MY FELLOW AMERICANS, WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Felix   September 13th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I expect some lying in a presidential election, but this is ridiculous. Has a single McCain ad not been determined to be a lie over the last two weeks?

Factcheck.org is going crazy with McCain comments.

Kate Fergus   September 13th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

For 8 years, the GOP have controlled the government and had the opportunity to make some meaningful changes to immigration laws. What did they do – sat on their hands!!

I am dismayed that someone who was so dedicated to his country and endured such cruelty doesn't have the integrity to be honest. So far, McCain's ads have been nothing but lies. In addition, he has demonstrated that he has poor judgment by choosing Palin as his running mate. These actions do not support his claims to love his country. They are the actions of a desperate man who will do anything to gain power.

It is time for the public to see the facts. That means it is incumbent upon the press to report them. And when McCain and Palin are exposed for the frauds they are, it is important that the public congratulate the press for finally doing its job. I am tired of hearing the right call the press supporters of the liberal left wing when they report the truth.

The Republicans can't handle the truth! Let's hope that there is an intelligent group of voters out there who won't fall for the hype!!
Stick with the issues McCain. Oh, I forgot. If you stick to the issues, you have no campaign. You only have more of the last 8 years.

pam haynes   September 13th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

That was realy dirty it will haunt you what you are doing is pushing Obama into his destiny. This is not the way to take away Obamas lead the phsycology of getting people to vote for you is not dealing dirty as i said to you before when Palin spoke about his community Organisation he gained a million Dollars in a New York Minute. Do some thinking on your Ads the Spanish people are planning to take the votes they have for McCain and vote for Obama BE WISE

Alicia   September 13th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Just more of McCain's inane attack ads.

McCain ready to lead a dishonorable campaign, and not ready to lead with honor.

Obama-Biden '08
The Truthtellers

Paul   September 13th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

This is news I bet even for the "Clinton News Network"

Palin troopergate timeline…and her lack of judgement.

Sarah "Follow Americans Lend me Your Ear-marks" Palin

Long before this became an issue for Sarah…in 2005 she should have seen this was not a fight she should take on….But as she gained more and more power she took it unpon herself to do things she will regret.

Sarah where is your "Judgement"…this is going to bite her…she was told by members of her own party how to handle this issue and she of course wouldn't listen. Must of us would have listened and moved on with our lives after these warnings:

Judge Suddock (A republican) was disturbed by the alleged attacks by Palin and her family members on Wooten's behavior and character. "Disparaging will not be tolerated—it is a form of child abuse," the judge told a settlement hearing in October 2005.

Did she listen…NO

In the letter, July 14th, 2008, written before Sen. John McCain picked the Alaska governor as his running mate, former U.S. Attorney Wevley Shea (A republican) warned Gov. Palin that “the situation is now grave” and recommended that she and her husband, Todd Palin, apologize for “overreaching or perceived overreaching” for using her position to try to get Trooper Mike Wooten fired from the force.

Did she listen…No

July 18th 2008…Palin says. in a statement…"To allege that I, or any member of my family, requested, received or released confidential personnel information on an Alaska State Trooper, or directed disciplinary action be taken against any employee of the Department of Public Safety, is, quite simply, outrageous,"

“Hold me accountable,” she challenge her critics.

she denied orchestrating any calls.

Then on August 13th 2008…

In a recorded conversation, Bailey (a Palin Staffer) is heard saying: “Todd and Sarah are scratching their heads, why on earth hasn't, why is this guy still representing the department? He's a horrible recruiting tool. … You know, I mean from their perspective, everyone's protecting him.”

Sarah comes out that day to tell us and says "I do now have to tell Alaskans that such pressure could have been perceived to exist although I have only now become aware of it," After 26 known call and untold e-mails…she still tries to cover up…instead of apologizing she goes on to say.

"Many of these inquiries were completely appropriate. However, the serial nature of the contacts could be perceived as some kind of pressure, presumably at my direction,"

Gov. Palin pledged the full cooperation of herself and her staff

After all this the cat is out of the bag…

Bailey's lawyer Greg Grebe had kept Bailey from meeting Branchflower who was hired by the Republican legislature to "investigate the circumstances and events surrounding the termination of former Public Safety Commissioner Monegan"

Now the evil liberals are out to get Sarah…

When the truth of the matter is

Sarah is out to get Sarah and so far she is doing a pretty good job.

She has lost my vote.

Chris   September 13th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

"But Obama and McCain cast identical votes in the major congressional showdowns on the issue last year."

McCain is pathetic...

cbenji   September 13th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

so apparently McCain's campaign strategy is to tell lie after lie in the hopes that many americans will believe them. the sad part is that his strategy will probably work to a certain extent.

Danielle MN   September 13th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

So, Obama has "no record" until it becomes convenient to admit it and then, misrepresent it? Awesome.

Barack Obama does have a record. A record of having sponsored, co-sponsored, written or co-written 800 pieces of legislation over the course of a 12 year career in public office.

Obama's record and stance on immigration favors border security, a bridge to citizenship and reform.

More BS from McCain.

MY   September 13th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

GOP! you don't even get the grammar right out of your commercial, hire people that know Spanish:
Pero No listos para Gobernar, is wrong, is common talk, in written terms you should say Pero no "estan" listos para gobernar.
You worry to much about Obama, instead on focusing on the issues, specially "EDUCATION".
And now you wonder why they call you stupid? LOL

GO OBAMA!

Sue in MI   September 13th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I guess McCain has decided that since halfway educated white voters are seeing through his lying ads (FactCheck is a wonderful thing, but since McCain doesn't USE the Internet, he probably doesn't even know that every ad he has run in the past month has been debunked, including this one) he'll go after the Hispanics. I doubt that they will believe his sudden interest in their welfare either.

Anne Hamil   September 13th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I can believe such bold lies still work. I'm shaking my head in disbelief, as I imagine the Obama campaign is. McCain's campaign sets new lows on a daily basis.

Melvin   September 13th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

MCCAIN WOULD RATHER LOSE HIS INTEGRITY THAN LOSE AN ELECTION!!!!

KLJ   September 13th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Sen. McCain has mastered the art of double talk! While he publicly states he would like to eliminate the negativity that pervades our political process, he allows his campaign to continue producing ads that distort the truth. If he is truly serious, he can put an end to it by simplying saying no mas! The problem is some Republicans believe the only way they can win is to confuse the American people on the issues by resorting to negative ads. (Please note I said some not all Republicans.)

But the real question is when are we the American people going to say enough is enough. Until we stop allowing this kind of behavior, we will never see a change from Democrats, Republicans, and other politicalparties. We have to rise up and say stop it!

Obama/Biden in 2008!

mitchell   September 13th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

when is someone going to do something about libelous ads. this is ridiculous and the FEC should do something about it. half of americans hate their lies and the liars love them. it's not right!

DC   September 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Bottom-line

The current policies would be the same policies if McCain were elected.

If you want new policies, then Obama is the right choice.

Matt   September 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

This pathetic excuse for a presidential campaign has single-handedly created enough material for Al Franken to write a sequel to "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them."

Rich   September 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

How many false ads is McCain going to run before he really gets called out for doing so...this is just ridiculous...

Joanne Slater   September 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Is CNN ever going to do a show on MCCains failed memory for HIS actual votes. Instead of running story after story about Palin. She will not be president (unless he drops dead). Get Back to the issues and report the truth about what the canidates are saying and what their actual records are.

ervin   September 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

john mcsame should be ashamed of his self. i wish the gop would talk about the issues. all they can do is through mud. is this change? the kind of change we need in america.

Brian   September 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

This is starting to look like a trend for McCain. Seeming to mislead voters with his ads. Wish there would be more accountabitly by news organizations to call him out.

Lies, Lies, and More Lies!   September 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

John "Pinocchio" McCain should stop telling lies and approving messages that promote the spread of lies. John McCain is not a man of honor. "County First"? I don't think so!

John McCain, how about telling the truth for a change?! You need to publicly repent from the sin of speading false witness against your neighbor. Like it or not, Barack Obama is you neighbor. STOP THE LIES AND HALF-TRUTHS NOW! In the eyes of God, all sin is sin. There is no little sin or big sin. Sin is sin!

Shame on you, John McCain! You are providing a very poor example of how a campaign is to be run and how young men and women are behave as public servans.

Walt D   September 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Another lying and sleazy ad cut out of the fabric of Karl Rove and endorsed by John McCain. What a transformation McCain has made from 2000 just to win an election or at least the guy I thought who was decent and honest in 2000?

It is enough! It is high time the media quite protecting him and expose the raw lies he runs in his ads because he is literally afraid to talk about the issues, because he wasnt to distance himself from Bush for hwome he supported 90% of the time. We deserve a better person in the White House then that? Otherwise, we're getting 'more of the same."

Republican Turned Democrat   September 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

How sad is this!!! All the polls share information about democrats voting for McCain and Palin; however, you should also find out how many republicans are voting democratic. I will start the count for you...

Obama/Biden '08

Jack   September 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

One of the reason this kind of lies gets conveyed largely to the public is the amateurism of the press in this country. Here, we have blatant lies about an immigration reform that has been perfectly documented but nonetheless, you would not see a single journalist ready to do an analysis on this. Rather, you would have a fade Wolf Blitzer or John King trying to mitigate this and pretend they are fair to both campaigns. But how fair is it to the American public when such blatant lies are not called for what they are?

Kimberly from Houston, TX   September 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

More McBush lies...

Denise   September 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

When will the Mc Cain campaign stop attacking Obama....this is ridiculous.....how can the real subjects come on the for front when the democratic nominee has to defend himself continuously from slander.....come on ......and if people are stupid enough to vote again for Republicans....than you have not learn a thing about the last 8 years.

Obama 08

G W Bush, Miami   September 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

It Can't Happen Here? Just wait and see. By his use of patently untrue and ugly propaganda, it appears that McCain's campaign will push the limits in testing Sinclair Lewis's old fear from the 1930s.

Don   September 13th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

More lies from deflect central. When is the news media going to start calling McCain's hand on some of this. I guess the ladies on "The View" are the only really responsible group out there.

Marino Sail   September 13th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Anyone seen Hillary's grace and ideals knows that Palin is NOT QUALIFIED to talk about her.

I have a new acronym: PVMA (Palin Vicepresident M...A...)

CBA1999   September 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I have now decided that McCain and Palin will win. I hadn't thought this was the case a few months ago. However, I base this on three key points.

First, Obama has such a huge ego that he believed that no matter what he did he still had it in the bag. He thought that Bush had screwed up so badly that no American in their right mind could possibly vote for the GOP again. He also thought that his novelty act would sustain...that was until McCain introduced the new novelty act in town.

Second, Sarah Palin has ignited women all over the U.S. She represents them. Obama had his chance to pick Hillary Clinton which would have trumped McCain's pick but failed to do so. That was his first major campaign mistake. Since that fatal decision, he has been offstride, running alone – Biden is nowhere to be found, and Obama is running against Palin instead of McCain.

Finally, like it or not, there are many Americans that will not vote for an African-American for President. The media is afraid to expose this issue, but all you have to do is have a few coversations with friends from all over the U.S. who have talked to their friends, and talk to your neighbors, and relatives and you'll uncover America's dirty little secret.

Folks – write it down today, this election is OVER.

Cyndi   September 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

It's a shame that the only way McCain thinks he can win is by showing the nation HIS hypocrisy and radical disillusioned beliefs. These attack ads aren't cutting it with me. McCain promised to run a clean race and yet again he lied to us. Therefore, I have no choice but to change my vote and support Obama.

Black Truth AZ   September 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Once again the Mc(fill in the blank) is lying and not telling the truth! Mclie is going to do one thing this election and one thing only lie and will not deny it! So ask yourself do you want a liar in the white house or OBAMA?

OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12

WAW   September 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Henceforth (and probably forever) anything coming from a Republican should be considered a bold-face lie until proven otherwise. This will simplify the entire election. Palin is there for one reason only, the religious right. Now they can "bow their heads and close their eyes" and the Republicans can lie like sailors. btw: "J.Mc" was a sailor!

LS West Chester, PA   September 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

The Republicans really are shameless.

Disgusted with politics in America   September 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

McCain has sold his soul to win an election. This campaign has lied daily, and is run by lobbyists who DO NOT share the values of Americans. You people better wake up and see the wool being pulled over your eyes. Things are getting worse with the economy, and if McCain has it his way, we are going to war with Russia and Iran. The draft will be reinstated, and Roe v. Wade is being overturned. Palin is being used like a garden tool to further this dirty old man's agenda. What mother in their right mind, would allow the media to scrutinize her family's business. I am glad her daughter is having her baby, but how is that going to keep food on my table. Wake up people, she is a distraction from the issues that we face day to day. I am tired of seeing my friends go off to fight an unjust war, and my family members lose their jobs and homes, we can't allow a 72 yr old man with no new ideas to run this country. Think about the future of our children and vote smart. We need youth, vitality, and someone with invigorating ideas to move us forward, let's not go backward.

OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marino Sail   September 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

McCain miente en español también.

Vamos, Obama/Biden! Libranos de esta gente.

robert   September 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

The media needs to do a better service to our country and start calling out these candidates on their lies. At the end of the day the presidency should be won by the person who is most interested in serving the people based on the issues, not by the candidate whom is only willing to to distort the truth or do what ever it takes just to win, but has no solutions to our problems.

No one should play games with our futures. This is scary.

ben-lagos   September 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Thank you CNN for the informations. McCain is McSame......the same old people....the same old Republican politics...tooo old to lead.......no McCain....no McBush....no McmoreWar.......

Deb   September 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Whatever happened to "Truth in Advertising?" Businesses must adhere to it, but obviously not politicians. And where's the integrity of John McCain to allow his people to put out such a bogus ad full of lies.

Gerry in Virginia   September 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Well McBubba is at it again !!!!

Blaming the democrats for a problem that all politicans (with few exceptions) are responsible for, including MR. McBush. This imigration problem has been around ever since I can remember (I'm 71) and NO politician either individual or as a group have found a workable solution BUT NOW IT'S OBAMAS FAULT ???

I THINK NOT MR. MCCAIN..

Since you've been in politics longer then Senator Obama, I believe YOU are more to blame then MOST of the Senate... Democrat or Republican. So stand up and own it like the great big hero you say you are.

Other wise shut up...

jason   September 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

this is exactly what Joy was talking about.
McCain has been lying quite a bit lately. As American's, we should pay more attention to the facts. Don't believe everything EITHER candidate says, because they just want to be elected.
At the same time, Obama has proven a better track record of discussing ACTUAL facts.

MRB   September 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Cnn keep up the good work of unbiased reporting during this Historic election season. Time and time again, we have seen each side misrepresent or stretch the truth about each other's voting record or political stance. Your competitor, Fox News, does not follow this "mantra of fair and balance reporting".

GO OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Ken   September 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

This is an issue that both Obama and McCain fail at! At lease McCain does get the part that we MUST secure our borders before attempting to figure out what to do with the 12 to 20 million ILLEGAL ALIENS.

I would like to see that before any talk about what to do with the 12 to 20 million ILLEGAL ALIENS, is to enforce the present laws. There will be a certain amount of ILLEGAL ALIENS that will end up self-deporting themselves.

I have lived in a foreign country (Germany) and I had to live by that country's rules (ie. proper visa, work permit, any and all of that country's immigration laws. So I want to see the same here in the United States.

D from the BX   September 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

What else can I say that hasn't already been said about these feeble GOP attempts to discredit someone they truly fear.

If the GOP had any credibility they would stop all this BS and make their campaign strategy about the truth and let it speak for itself.

Hopefully the voters side with truth and not blatant lies.

MD   September 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

The lies keep coming and McOld keeps smiling. Maverick..not! Pathetic, desperate old man..Yes!

woman for Obama   September 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

It's obvious to everyone that McCain is running a deceitful campaign of smears and lies and will probably win because of it and nothing is being done to stop it.

changing times   September 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

McCain is a dirty lying dog. How can anyone vote for such a dishonorable man and his liar VP pick.

James Sarna   September 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

This is a bunch of crap. The candidates should be forced to fact check these ads with some type of election commission prior to airing them.

Undecided   September 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I am sitting here trying to figure out who to vote for.

I don't understand why McCain is lying?

Is this a political tactic that his advisors are telling him will help him win?

It just doesn't seem fair to be able to flat out mislead the American people during an election.

I am really turned off by McCain at this point.

Tony   September 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

It is so pathetic and sad to see a man like John McCainwilling to sell his own integrity, morals and values to win the election.

Once, McCain was a man to be respected, honored, and someone who was a role model.

Now he is a sad, bitter, angry old man who lies as easily as he breathes. His ada are not only misrepresentations, or distorted, but bold face LIES. He seems to have no conscience, no heart or soul any longer. He is now all about money, power and position to the detrim,ent of his humanness and character.

If he wins in Nocember, I hope it is worth the price.

mike   September 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

How on earth is the media letting John Mccain get away with ads like this. Why is there no backlash to outright blatant lies. As much as i don't care about The View, they are the only "media personalities" that are putting mccain's feet to the fire on these idiotic ads.

Sherry   September 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Shame, Shame, McShame....

It's horrible the lengths the GOP will go to to have more of the same. I hope people can see through all of the lies and do their own research on the issues.

I honestly can't believe the polls are as close as the are given the state of things. You can't tell me a single mother of two that just lost my house, and can't find a decent paying job that the economy is "fundamentally sound".

WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Drastic changes need to be made and the GOP are not the ones to do it. Don't you think it's funny how for 19 + months now Obama has been talking about changing our country and getting it back on track and now all of a sudden McCain is touting change???? Isn't it funny that all McCain can do is put down Obama, and not talk one iota about the issues. I won't even mention the lies coming from Palin's mouth.

GET FIRED UP! This is OUR country! Not the anyone else's, but "We the People". Make your voice heard and get out to vote this November, it's probably the most important election of our lifetime.

carrie   September 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

They won the last election with lies and misrepresentation of facts .

And after the smears and low ball tactics and lies at the GOP
convention I would not expect to hear any truth form the MCCain camp.

Not owning up to the truth has become standard for McCain and Palin.

Just more of the same !

Steve   September 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Just another lie from the McCain camp. Seems like it will never end.

rae   September 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

what has mccain ever done for the hispanics in this country? this man lies with such a straight face and it's scarey to know sooooo many people believe him. wouldn't you just love to see a hispanic journalist interview him? but we know that will never happen.

Patrick of Albany NY   September 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Despite all of the documented lies and unamerican behavior by the McCain-Palin campaign it means nothing. No one seems to care. It's sad.

Jeff in No Cal   September 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

When is the media going to hammer McCain for his repeated lies in campaign ads? I'm glad to see you talk about it here, but really, there needs to be major, prime-time coverage and analysis focused on this continuing blatant misinformation by McCain. What does this say about the man who wants to be President? Nothing good in my opinion.

Disgusted   September 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Has McCain made a single honest claim yet in this race? His stump speeches are full of lies, his VP nominee appears to be experienced in one thing: lying, and his campaign ads are lies.

akay   September 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

What are your plans, McCAin?

akay International

Joe Ossai   September 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

liar liar liar pants on fire McCain.

What a lying fool of an man. Grandpa McCain stop lying

Happy in Oregon   September 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Anyone hear that the reason that Palin's son went into the military was because he was ordered to make a decision by a judge to either enter jail for his vandalism conviction or enter the military and he chose the military so he had no criminal record. Anyone else hear that same son has run away from home multiple times and has spent the last year in Michigan with family instead of being with his parents who he can't stand and won't have his picture taken with?

The more I learn about Palin and her family values the more I know I won't be voting to get anywhere near the White House and into an office of power.

bond_dallas   September 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

The only to beat Obama is to smear him with dirty lies. His record on immigration is great not just for Latinos, but for all immigrants. Remember, his father was a foreign man. His family has different nationalities. He always talks about how his family looks like the UN when they get together. Unfortunately, there are many foolish Americans that will vote on racial lines, party lines and gender lines. But the worst of all, are those who will vote for the Palin/McCain because they think Palin is so simple. I connect with her. That is the dumbest reason to vote. you should vote for someone who can bring economic stability polices and national and internanational security.
Foolish people. I can't believe they are buying the Palin/McCain nonsense. Unbelievable,,, 4 more years of plunging 401k, high gas, high groceries. More young soldiers dying in Iraq. Terrible. I hope Amrica wakes up and votes democratic for "Change"

CJ   September 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I'm not surprised! lies, lies and more lies!

Raj   September 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

whats wrong with McCain's campaign? Why are they so negative and full of lies?I was in an impression that he is very genuine, but he is slowly turning out to be a typical political with lies and will do anything and to any extent to get elected.

I think I am losing respect towards McCain that I had till now.
I am an independent voter and McCain lost my vote coz I can't trust him any more as he claims lies as truth which we all know. C'mon give us a break Mr Un-Maveric

Pete   September 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Neither McCain nor Palin have any shame or any sense of decency. Both should be relegated to the scrap heap of history without delay.

Pokies47   September 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

If John McCain is really serious about immigration then why does he have to slam Obama instead of telling us were he stands on immigration, is he afraid the Republican base will turn on him. He is a coward for not truly standing up to the power grabbing Republicans. All McSame can do is lie,lie,lie etc. I do remeber that McCain said he would never run this kind of campiagn. If you want bad judgement that's judgement and he is nothing but a liar,liar, liar. John your nose is growing everytime you tell lies. It's time to talk issues not lies and now your VP is helping you lie your way to the White House. John McSame the blur you are creating in ads is helping the public lose track of were you really stand on issues. I'm an Arizonan and John has cost us a lot since he started running for president, because he doesn't vote for us anymore. Because of this our state could lose our solar power contracts which is jobs. John does not care about us only him getting to the White House at any cost even his dignity.

bayarea democrat   September 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Oh great! Now blame Democrats for everything.

Ommi   September 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

No surprise!! the bush administration folks are working with the McCain camp so you put them together and you get nothing but FABRICATION & LIES.

I just can't stand liers and thieves

Obama 2008-2016

Joe slatz   September 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

More McCain lies, exaggeration and innuendo. Why would anyone vote for that nut.

Rod, Elgin IL   September 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

How in the heck do these lying republicans not get exposed for this. I think people are just looking for any reason to NOT vote for Obama for very OBVIOUS reasons.

Combine that with an air-head, sharp tongued running mate for McCain...I just don't get it.

I've begun to believe that this is the most gullible and ignorant of the developed nations.

I feel like I'm going a little crazy seeing these and other UNTRUE adds released by McCain...blatant lies and hypocracy...I hope my caucasian brothers and sisters can begin looking beyond McCain-Palin's skin color to justify and accept their negative, cynical, unethical tactics.

Redneck, Kentucky   September 13th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Bush tactics, Bush economic policies. It is time for the common man and woman to get up and reclaim our country.

Tony in Michigan   September 13th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Maybe I'm mistaken ,but weren't the Republicans in charge for 6 of the last 8 years?No brainer ,we all should see the truth of this crap!!!

Nadine   September 13th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Repubs are desperate. Their ads tells more lies than a preschooler. Karl Rove time is running out, he's going to jail!

akay   September 13th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Is this a fact or another lie of McCain policy? We have had enough of this lies. Please stop it now or .........................................................

akay International

Rick   September 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

More misrepresentations and distortions from the McCain campaign. They will do and say anything, and they have absolutely no regard for the truth.

What a sad testament to the lack of ethics from McCain himself that he would let his campaign do what it has been doing.

Chris   September 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I believe the term is "lying scumbags".

Is there nothing the Republicans won't lie about – black is white, the sky is pink...

Unfortunately the Democrats are playing too nice to call them on it, each and every time.

LyingMcCain   September 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Whatever happened to Cindy McCain's proclaimation at the RNC that "John McCain always tells the truth."? He should be ashamed of the way he is campaigning. He doesn't need to lie to get into office.

audry   September 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

more lies by the "not so straight talk express" He has given up his honor and integrity just to win an election. Say anything to win mccain. Lie to win mccain. Surely not the honorable John Mccain or the Maverick John Mccain.

paul oregon   September 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

are all repub. liers or is it just the holier then thou evangelicals?

Ovitshio Branco from Scranton   September 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I have heard John McCain say many times that if only Obama had agreed to do town halls with him he wouldn't have gotten negative. Now I don't know about anyone else…but this is very childish….it's like a child saying if I can't play with that toy I'm going home. I think John McCain needs to grow up because at this point he is not grown up enough to lead this country in these very hard times.

Darren   September 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

The CNN woman interveiwing Ed Koch lies about what happened surrounding the 'censorship' issue. Has CNN crawled into bed with FOX?

buckfush   September 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

After seeing all the disrespect full crap on tv, and, hear all the disrespectfull crap on tv and in the papers, its a wonder any good american would vote at all,

Ben   September 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

McCain's campaign hopes that if they just keep telling more lies there won't be enough time to be called out on past ones.

They've decided their campaign is going to be directed at the stupid, uniformed vote.

On to the White House   September 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

McCain is a man who let YANKEE DADDY endorse him. He has no record of doing anything for Latinos. Stop With the lies McCain. Takes a break and have somebody translate the song GASOLINA. Guess what its not about the economy or gasoline prices.

Yos   September 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I dont know about y'all. Regardless of what you think about Obama, McCain has proved he will do anything to be president. I dont know if I have ever seen a political party lie so much as this one.

A CANUCK   September 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I'm convinced that McCain is losing it....he is a Senior Citizen....he is too old to be president.....he is living in the past....his ideas are not of this century ....he should just take his "stepford wives" and retire with all the beer he can drink !!!!

Robert Sanchez   September 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

What is wrong with the Republican Campaign? Do they actually believe that America will just take what they say at face-value? What happened to the truth?

Nimesh Patel, Antioch, Ca   September 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

To Anderson Cooper, Larry King and the rest of the CNN reporters....You claim that CNN is the most "trusted" source. Please help us people that so desire change by questioning these false attacks.....you guy's know deep down that the american peolple are been misled.....please!

Jeff In Ohio   September 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Why don't you cover the issues instead of the ads?

Donald   September 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

This is really funny, the republicans framing a commerical claiming that they are friends of immigrants when in reality it's all a total ruse. Almost every GOP person I know is aganist any kind of laws favoring immigrants. When are people going to wake up and smell the coffee!? McCain-Plain have no interest in immigration but to pander to their core supporters while lying to everyone else. If the immigrant communities out there buy this hogwash they deserve to be deported!!

twiddly   September 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Wow, how low can McSame go?

He's using the Hitler tactic of The Big Lie.
Say it often enough and the lemmings will believe it.

I hope Obama responds in force.

Observer   September 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

The failure of immigration reform is due to the Republicans in Congress, not Democrats. Does John McCain even know which party he's in? I mean, surely he wouldn't lie in one of his ads.....

Brian Sherman   September 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

This is only the latest in a group of campaign ads released by the McCain campaign that distorts the truth and delivers false information to the American people. In fact, some of the other ads released by his campaign contain outright lies. It's a shame because millions of people in this country don't have the tools at their disposal to research the facts, and some don't have the time to do so. Many of these people rely on advertisements and appearances by the candidates to learn about the issues. My only hope at this point is that the McCain campaign is exposed for all the lies they have told in as many ways as possible. The American people deserve the truth and true change. Hopefully the upcoming Presidential Debates will clarify many of the mistruths that are being told.

rene martinez munkel   September 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

terrorist , anti-democracy goverments and anti usa people are growin all around the world, we (this part of the world) need John Mcain for president, we experienced that the principals and determination of the republican the worl is safe and prosper.
most of nicaraguan men are in love with Gov. Palin(with respet of her husband)
nicaragua, central america

Dalmo   September 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

WAKE UP USA!

In the truth, the project had failure due the rejection by majority of the republicans and some democrats. Obama, Reid and Leahy, as well as the own McCain, had voted in favor of the proposal legislative in 2007. And McCain moved of opinion during the primary elections to win support of conservative republicans contrary the immigration reform.
More lies of this dirty cynical campaign of the republicans. When is that McCain and republicans speak some truth? Never.

Hugs from Brazil for all conscious citizens in USA!

nuhad mcclain   September 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

john mcclain and his running mate and his whole campaign are nothing but filthy liars.

a _nebraskan   September 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

so i think the mccain campaign is about at chest level now – chest level in mud. still able to breath...but getting deeper by the minute it seems.

you have to wonder if the folks working on his campaign go to bed at night proud of their day's work. when ANY campaign gets down and dirty, you really do have to wonder if it is all worth it in the end...or is it just a pay check.

the american people 2008

RML   September 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I would suggest McCain stay away from attacking on an issue he has been unsuccessful at managing in his own border state! His lying is only an attempt to take attention away from the truth. Hopefully people are smart enough to check the facts before they believe everything they hear. Unfortunately, the way the polls look right now they aren't doing that. Karma will come to McCain and his entourgage for their antics and unethical, dishonorable behavior.

Peter of Oregon   September 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

With Republicans it's always an us vs. them approach.

Dee   September 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Isnt it time the media hit the McCain campaign hard on all their dishonesty?? The media needs to begin to show some responsibility rather then merely focus on the sensational items that are irrelvant to the election campaign. You have spent the past 2 weeks on the McCain V.P...way out of the norm & terribly unfair to the Obama canpaign .... and silliness like the lipstick on a pig comment. Its pathetic ! Other countries actually report on issues..not tabloid journalism. A presidential election deserves far better reporting then this has been. Im a Canadian & we too are now holding a federal elction campaign. Our media, although often criticized as media is..but when comparing th e2 its astounding how much more we focus on the issues then the US media does. Shame on you...your citizenry deserves better!!!

D.C.   September 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT FROM THE LYING TEAM- BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY.

Obama_All_the_Way!   September 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

That's right Obama you let them have it!!

Obama/Biden 08 & 12

Lily fom MD   September 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Also, why are you going with the subject heading

"Claims on new anti Obama ad questioned"

Why not "McCain LIES in new Obama ad". That would be closer to the TRUTH.

CNN unfortunately, you are extremely biased and trying to turn people's minds away from Obama

I bet you won't post any of my posts but the truth needs to be said.

You are a biased news organization and should be ashamed.

R.M.   September 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Mcsame deploying the gutter Carl Rove style politics is simply dispicable!! Shame on you Mcsame!!!

j   September 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

ok my question is, why are we putting up with all the lies that McCain and Palin are telling us? As a member serving in the military and have served in iraq for a year striaght, i dont want a commander in chief that will lie and put me or my country in danger. First of all, Palin/McCain's party needs to stop making his son's departure to iraq seem like she's done alot for this country. I have friends who have made the ultimate sacrifice over there and believe me we all wants to come home if we were giving the chance. they need to STOP speaking for the troops because not everybody wants to be over there especially after finding out later we invaded the wrong country.

Matthew   September 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

John McCain is a liar.

Vincent   September 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Obama doesn't focus on smearing John McCain, instead it is the other way around.

I really think John McCain wants to unify the nation.... BULL
I found it laughable when John McCain said with a straight face that he was most disappointed with some of the negative comments. He should look at himself first.

Palin was simply a political choice, geared to make uneducated women and the extreme conservatives stand behind McCain and she has done just that. She scares the hell out of me.

As a young voter, only 22, I am very disappointed in the constant lies and misleading ads and comments by the McCain camp,

Vera   September 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Bill OReilly:
I learned something about Obama.: that he's a sincere man and a tough guy. His policy is what he says it is. He's no phony. He's telling you: I'm going to set up a big government apparatus, I'm going to redistribute income and I'm going to use more soft power than hard power abroad. What he says is what he believes
Hands off . Go Obama.

dannette   September 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

McCain chose a candidate who knows nothing, that is an insult in itself!

King   September 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

yeah right.. stop this hypocrisy..

America lets vote out these LIARS.... and they call themselves Christians.....from a bible believing holy GHOST FILLED believer who fears God

Silvia in Boca Raton FL   September 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

McCain is just pathetic. Does not he know that there is a public records of these sessions? How much out of touch can he be? Is he going to deny his own vote as well? Can the media point out the lies on these attacks?

Anonymous   September 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Hey McCain. People are NOT stupid. Its going to come back to bite you BIG TIME. You are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO out of touch with the American people. Remember that MOST hispanics were Hillary voters and will NOT support you.

GO back to the drawing board. You are willing to TELL LIES to win and election. You do NOT know what honor is.

Arianna   September 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

My main question is how is John Mccain getting away with lying, LITERALLY lying, in the face of all Americans and NO ONE is saying or doing ANYTHING about it. If republicans win again....it will be official. America is full of the dumbest people. I don't want to believe it but the more I really look at what is going and how there are still sooooo many people that are falling for Mccain and the republicans lies....I lose more and more faith in the American people and their ability to think. I will feel sorry for this country if Mccain wins. Glad I wont have to worry though becuase if Obama doesn't win....I AM OUT OF HERE! GO OBMAMA '08. PLEASE! SO I DONT HAVE TO LEAVE THE LAND THAT I LOVE!!!!! DONT BE STUPID AMERICA!!! LOOK AT THE FACTS!!!! HAVE A MIND OF YOUR OWN!!! RESEARCH AND YOU WILL KNOW WHAT THE RIGHT CHOICE IS! OBAMA-BIDEN '08!

Clint   September 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Bill OReilly:
I learned something about Obama.: that he's a sincere man and a tough guy. His policy is what he says it is. He's no phony. He's telling you: I'm going to set up a big government apparatus, I'm going to redistribute income and I'm going to use more soft power than hard power abroad. What he says is what he believes
Hands off . Go Obama.

cecil   September 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Before You Believe This America, You Better Fact Check It!

We Know How They Like To Lie!

GOP And Karl Rove Type Politics Must DIE!

We've Know This For Years, The GOP LOVES TO DISTORT AND LIE.
There A Hateful Bunch Of Americans.

We Shouldn't Be That Surprise By There Behavior In This Campaign.

This Is What They Do.

Remember What Was Being Said During The Clinton / Obama Race.

"This Is Nothing (Attacks) , Wait Until The Republicans Get Hold Of Him" What A Sad Testimony

Freedom   September 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

obama is gonna win this thing. A month en half is a long time. Mccain is a liar and thanks cnn for telling the truth.

Susan   September 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

More crap from the GOP. If you want war and more debt, vote Republican. If you want freedom, solutions and a real shot at prosperity for all, vote Democrat. It's that simple.

Ovitshio Branco from Scranton   September 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Where is Palin's interview with Gibson???

No sane American or European leader would ever ever ever give an answer like that. You do not get into hypotheticals about nuclear war. You just don't. Palin references the Cold War. The only reason the Cold War stayed cold is because our leaders understood the stakes of getting things wrong and saying things that could lead to catastrophic nuclear war. During the Cuban Missile Crisis every word, every public statement, and any message that the Kennedy administration sent to the Soviets was checked, double checked, and triple checked to make sure it was sending precisely the right signal. This is what you are forced to do when you have thousands of nuclear weapons and so does your opponent. The stakes are simply too high. And yet there is a nominee for the vice presidency of the United States who may one day have her hand on the button and she is casually talking about potential catastrophic nuclear war.

Zac, Atlanta   September 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

wow. Who is Mccain trying to pander to now? How will this sit with his anti-immigrant "base"? This from the same guy who said he would vote AGAINST his own immigration reform bill if it came up again.

Abby   September 13th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

WOW – we have 54 more days of this!

The ABC interview – GOV Palin did a gret job – in spite of Charlie – he was arrogant – his tone was downright mean.

SHE is a U.S. GOV – show some respect Charlie.
ABC – NOT fair reporting – NOT accurate Facts.

Fed up in MI   September 13th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

I have really been fighting posting in any type of forum in regards to these elections. I am an independent by choice. Republican's are out of touch with the "real" world, and Democrat's have no spine to take a real stand and say "This is what I believe, deal with it". However with that being said, I really am totally disappointed with McCain and his whole campaign. I use to like McCain, but I am finding I am waiting for the real McCain to stand up, but alas I do not think he exists anymore. I mean I know there have been lies on both sides as well as some out of context information. As of late it seems as if McCain has this “I will get into office by hook or crook” attitude. It is bad when you read an article now and in the first paragraph they already say this is a lie, we have already investigated it and deemed it to be false. I am really disgusted with the republican’s as a whole. The hypocrisy has become too much. Being a Veteran I will say this. This year it is all about patriotism and serving our country, but I remember the last election the systematic destruction of another Veteran (John Kerry). I am beginning to see that there are no solutions on the current Republican side on how to fix any of the problems going on besides the true “business as usual”. Since they have no answers they have decided to take the tactic of “See this is why he isn’t a good choice”, “He opposes this, and that”, “He is sexist, inexperienced, rockstar, liberal who will give your rights away to the enemy”, so this is why you want to vote for me.

So, to John McCain I would personally like to say thank you for helping me make up my mind. You Sir will NOT be receiving my vote this year!

Georgia Girl   September 13th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

McCain is a liar and so is Pailin. Obama better hit back and hit back hard, because as the polls show voters don't care what is best for them or the facts. The truth about McCain and Palin is far worst than any lie on Obama.

I am so mad at how the media has played this. Beck and Bigot Hannity tear down Mrs. Obama, but keep praise to Palin whose husband does not even want to be an American. They want to talk about Rev. Wright but doesn't speak on Palina's preacher.
Let's be real if you don't like Obama because you READ his policies and you prefer McCain's great. But if you hate Obama because of Clinton, the lies about is faith, or lies about flags...the real reason is his color. It's easy to blog hate, go talk to people that don't look like you in person about your Obama hate.

ct   September 13th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

It is good that you are mentioning this in the article, the truth, but there has to be something more you can do in this day and age than allow commercials with lies to be broadcast....it's not right...

Kris in Oregon   September 13th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Lies Lies Lies!!!!

I guess the McShame camp thinks the Ten Comandments apply only to the Democrats.

McSame the Liar   September 13th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

McSame has no credibility. Even his last remaining media fans (even the AP,for goodness sake) are exposing his every misleading statement, deception and lie.

jan from new orleans   September 13th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

What a shock! Mc Cain lying again! Well noe we know he has no honor and no shame.

GJ   September 13th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

It's not nice to know that ads like this will make it on TV and despite it being yet another half truth, the target audience isn't very likely to find this out.

Gary   September 13th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Looks to me like these ads are beginning to backfire on McCain. The lead he had 7-10 days ago has all but evaporated. I think the American people are paying attention to this election, and are tired of misleading ads and outright lies by the McCain camp and it's begining to show up in the polls.

Willam from Texas   September 13th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

"even though the Republican nominee and his Democratic counterpart cast identical votes in the key Senate showdowns on that issue last year."

What a hypocrite, but that is par for the course, for I believe that mindless rightwingers will agree with him, even though he voted the same as Obama.

Weak minds are easily manipulated.

kel   September 13th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

now she a mind reader

ct   September 13th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

It just aggrivate's me that some people still believe the campaign after all the lies the republican trash has put into their commercials, I cannot believe the media allows such lies without hammering on them for that, in this century! What the hell happened to JOURNALISM!!!

mike   September 13th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

maybe john mccain was honorable 10 years ago, but right now, he's about as dishonorable as they come!

Kay   September 13th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

I guess it's more important for McCain to win the election by lying than by running an honest campaign. Where's the honor in lying? If he was still in the Naval Academy he'd be expelled. He must have forgotten the code of honor. So much for country first. It's McCain first and country last. Can we really afford to have someone like this in the White House?

Moderate Republican for Obama   September 13th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Just another example of the lies and half-truths being spread by McCain. Nothing but a distraction!

GRANNY OF 5   September 13th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Her we go AGAIN...does McOldasdirt except responsible for anything.
Let him tell it Obama is responsible for him being COMPLETELY OUT OF TOUCH... and another thing these people that are Hillary supporters backing McCain with hopes of her being the 2012 choice you had better think about if you will get the Obama supporter votes. Remember what goes aroung comes around...Do you think the McOldasdirt supportersare going to cross over then NOT !!!
This is really getting old..I have yet to hear McOldasdirt say what he plans on doing for the country. Just everything about Obama, Obama,Obama,Obama ...yada, yada,yada,yada.....

Proud latino   September 13th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I am shocked with Mr. Mc Cain add. We are a group of latinos and we were in his side....now we have changed to Barack Obama. McCain is A BIG LIAR!!!!!!
Barack Obama was the only one who kept his word since day one.
McCAIN? flipped -flopeped because republican are against it. Indeed, this is outrageous.
Latinos don't get fooled by this guy. I had so much respect for him but with this?
GO OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Tony M   September 13th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Typical republican stuff- make the democrats look bad but they cast the same vote- maybe McCain is having memory problems? Not a good thing if you are running for the presidency! I hope the dems use this against McCain and make him look like the fool!!

Rano   September 13th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

If we are going to be honest, Immigration issue can only be accomplished with democrats and Barack Obama if he wins the Presidence. I doubt Mccain will do any thig about this subject because he will always fear his Republican constituences. Therefore, the ad is wrong and the spanish voters are not children and they know who is for them.

Olivia   September 13th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

The direction this election is taking is frightening. McCain's strategy is to spread lies about Obama, switch positions to whatever is popular and claim to have held that position all along (Palin is even worse..."I supported the Bridge to Nowhere, before I was against it"), and pander to women by selecting an unqualified female running mate.

What's worse – Americans are eating it right up. Most of the voters in this country ought to be ashamed of themselves. Time and again, I see interviews of citizens who just spew out whatever headline they heard on the news that night, without making any attempt at comprehending the issues this country faces and without doing any type of independent research to see if what they've been fed from the news is accurate.

Ted McCarthy   September 13th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

If John and Sarah have to lie to the american people to win an election, how could they ever be taken seriousy when talking to other governments. Thats how Hitler's cronies were told to negociate. Just give the Checklosviakans what they want. We don't intend on keeping our word anyway!

Texas Vet   September 13th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

The Media is finally calling the McCain ads what they are, lies calculated to play on the basest emotions of the American Voters. The sad truth is that there are many American Voters that don’t care if they are lies or not.

The Republican Base certainly doesn’t care. They revel in the Lies. After all its not about the future of our Country it is about winning. Certainly the fact that McCain “approves” of this ad strategy tells us something about his ethical and moral code. He admitted his 2000 Campaign was about ambition not serving the Country and he is proving this Campaign is all about winning. Country first, what a joke.

What disappoints me is that many American Voters are either gullible enough to believe these lies or they don’t care about the future of this Country. This baffles me since they are voting for more of the same. Perhaps they want what they know because they are afraid of change. It appears the younger voters are willing to commit to change and to make the sacrifices necessary to
Make the changes we need. The question is, are there enough of them to effect this election?

This is the Election that will not only determine that fate of the U.S.A., it could very well determine the fate of the World. Perhaps we have wandered so far away from a Government for the People and by the People that we are scared of the challenge. Be careful who you vote for, committing Electoral Suicide is one way to die with a whimper.

JB   September 13th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

More obfuscation from the McInSane crew.

Will it ever end?!?

Obama / Biden .... landslide 2008.

Sandy   September 13th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

I once had respect for McCain, now it is apparent that he is a liar and will say anything to be elected

Me   September 13th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Why do people continue to buy into this man when every other day he is caught in a lie? Do you really think McCain intends to go against what he has always done before and do what he's saying now?

Donna from Colorado Springs   September 13th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

McBush seem to have very convenient memory loss doesn't he? He is grasping at anything he can find to lie about Obama with and it's pathetic! They voted exactly the same on the immigration issue and yet, he blames Obama and the dems for his partys failed policy on immigration! His handlers really need to watch what comes out of his mouth a little better, as he's been caught in a lot of lies this week. He says the dems are desperate? He needs to look in the mirror! Get your facts straight John before you open your mouth and stupidity comes out again! The country needs to wake up to the fact that McBush IS NOT HONEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He will say or do ANYTHING to win this election. True or not makes no difference. Typical republican tactics that I thought the country was smart enough

renee   September 13th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Just another reb lie! By any means necessary!

Parke Sprage   September 13th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

So, JOURNALISTS... is that ad TRUE?

When will YOU guys do YOUR job and dig for us... now I have to take the time to verify if this is ANOTHER lie.... the good news is that it will take time away from watching you....

RyanD.   September 13th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Is every ad this guy releases a LIE now?

Greg   September 13th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Is this really straight talk? I think the Straight Talk Express may have blown a tire... or four.

marvin   September 13th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Simple solution to immigration is make the Peso and Dollar equal in value, much like the Dollar and the Canadian Dollar. Again the status quo has an interest in prolonging the immigration dilema for personal gain.

Lone Star Wolf   September 13th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Let's face neither candidate is in favor of giving the illegals a free walk. NOR SHOULD THEY. If you are Spanish American and legalized to vote you have to decide which candidate will do his best in supporting you in a legal fair manner. Just to walk across the border is not the legal way. There has to penalties for someone so willing to break the law. Do it legal Mexican immigrants and America will get behind you. We went through one period of The Cuban immigration where Castro opened the flood gates to his pens and sent them to the U.S so he could be rid of his problem. If Mexico does the same then naturally they are going to reach bias and force if necessary to keep them out. I pick JOHN McCAIN to be the most fair and honest man to handle this job.

Amy from Michigan   September 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Thank you CNN, for letting the rest of us living in battleground states know what a lying snake McCain has become. I've seen the other dishonest ads-the "lipstick on a pig" ad and the "sex-ed" ad, but this one takes the cake!
If he's running a campaign that is more dishonest than the Bush/Cheney campaign, what can we expect if he's elected president?

Lily fom MD   September 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

CNN please post my comments

I just have to say that I am sickened and saddened by all the blatant lies that the McCain camp has been propagating about Obama. Lies that have been routinely discounted by fact checkers but yet continue to be spread by the MEDIA as if it were the TRUTH.

I come to CNN everyday and it makes me upset to see bold headlines of McCain airing yet another negative ad. It appears that CNN is only too willing to air such news.

Where is the outrage? What about publishing the truth and giving equal space to news that McCain IS LYING. Have your fact chekers investigate this and put in similar big headlines, the TRUTH.

Sometimes, I feel like CNN has their own agenda. I feel like you are not as liberal as many people think. I feel like subtly, you are trying to make Obama look bad and ultimately not win the presidency.

Obama is a good man. We are blessed to have someone like this come out in our lifetime. Speak the truth CNN. Speak the truth.

Beth Ann Claunch   September 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Why don't you air this kind of bold face lying by McCain. Someone should be everyday fact checking every ad every statement McCain camp makes and reporting it, Or has the energy industry threatened to pull advertisments if you didn't let McCain/Palin ride to the the White
House. Only Cambell Brown has done her job and apparently McCains threats worked. It is okay Campbell Tim Russert is looking down and very proud of you only.

Paul S. Hickman   September 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Obama needs just to plainly set the facts straight. Again, the McCain and Karl Rowe strategy is still alive and doing well. Most of my Hispanic friends are aware and can read and comprehend the facts versus fictional verbal epithets.

confused   September 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I don't get it. I simply do not understand why half of this country is willing to vote for someone who

1) voted with Bush 91% of the time
2) has 134 lobbiests in his campaign yet promises to tell them no
3) has worked in Washington for 26 years yet says he will "shake things up
4) has lied, and been proven to be a liar with several of his comments
5) complained about experience then chooses a mate with zero experience
6) Shall I go on?

I don't get it America. I simply do not understand why you are voting for this guy. Do you even know?

Patrick   September 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Typical McCain "Straight Talk" (code word for lies). I wonder if the McCain of 2000 ever really existed.

kristin   September 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Shame Shame McShame. What won't he do or say to win. I thinks it is revolting that this "man" see this as a game. I have yet to see any proof that he is putting my country first.

Dee from Rochester, NY   September 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Lee Atwater-Karl Rove- Steve Schmidt, each a protege of his predecessor. They learned from the ultimate smear meister, Atwater. Remeber him from the first Bush and Reagan campaigns? NOw they are with the McCain campaign.
No how, no way, no McCain. Good and decent AMericans will no longer stand for this.

Obama-BIden 2008

Eddie Escobar   September 13th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

This is ridiculous and outrageous. At some point the government has to step in and stop these ads from being run because they are blatant lies and smear tactics that republicans always do when they feel they can't win an election on the issues! If you see this ad on your local station, call them up and tell them to pull it. Telling lies to the American people is not how someone should go about getting elected into office.

Rano   September 13th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

If we are going to be honest, Immigration issue can only be accomplished with democrats and Barack Obama if he win the Presidence. I doubt Mccain will do any thig about tis subject because he will always fear his Republican constituences. Therefore, the ad is wrong and the spanish voters are not childrean and they know who is for them.

Muckinello   September 13th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

OMG, don't we have ENOUGH of all this? WHERE ARE THE PLANS FOR THE ISSUES AMERICA CARES THE MOST!
Obama has a plan, McCain has a bimbo VP Pick...

Derek Rubin   September 13th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

This is just typical dirty politics at play again. The facts are clearly against McCain's absurd accusations again, and my respect for this man is increasingly falling. I used to respect him for being an independent minded politician, who took his own stand on things, but now my view is beginnning to change. He was sucked into the Republican machine, and now he's just another slimy liar.

MC   September 13th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I have serious misgivings about John McCain's sanity. I have always admired him and thought of him as being one of our best and most honest politicians. This move–to select a scary unknown from nowhere–reveals perhaps a side of McCain that we have not seen. Palin is scary for a variety of reasons. She is bringing out the racist, the reverse sexist and the reactionary in a vast number of Americans at a time when we should be focusing on the economy and jobs. As a woman and a soccer mom, I am shocked and stunned by her huge support from women across the US. A soccer mom is NOT qualified to be the president of the US or any other country. A mayor of a tiny village is NOT prepared to run a country such as ours.

ENOUGH!   September 13th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Everyone should by now should realize who John McCain is. We are told "By their fruits yea shall know them." So far in this presidential campaign the fruits of John McCain have been one lie after the other.

The way one campaigns is a good indication of the way one will govern. The party of morals needs to hold their leader accountable and those of us who care about honesty should not vote for McCain.

commentator   September 13th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Following the ads from the GOP campaign these days it seems that it is okay to LIE at this level in american politics. It just seems that the american people are seen at least by some campaign managers as a bunch of kids in a kindergarten who won't differentiate a lie from truth. Its sad but it seems that they are enjoying doing it, even after their ads are one blatant lie after another. with this kind of politics i wouldn't be surprised if there would be multiple superpower countries in the world. after all its the Economy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama needs to start lying   September 13th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I think Obama should start lying like John McCain.....The Republican party wants to send all immigrants back to thier country. John McCain and Obama were on the same team during this vote. I think Obama was for a better immigrantion bill than McCain......

Obama needs to start lying.

James   September 13th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Lies Lies and more lies ....the McLie camp seems to have found a grove .... they just cant seem to help find a new LIE every day .. habitual liers, dishonest

Bitter Allen Hussein, Visalia CA   September 13th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

So I guess this makes McCain a habitual liar in two languages.

Dylan Los Angeles   September 13th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Yet again the McCain campaign shovels a pack of lies. McCain again loses all credibility with these absurb accusations...when in reality it was his own immigration bill that he flip-flopped on and now supposedly is against.

linda n carolina   September 13th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

CNN: The headline should read: Another Distortion Of The Facts.

dan   September 13th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

What a shock, do you really think John Mccain or his people would tell a lie? In 2000 I would have voted for him, at that time I thought he had honor and was a good person, he has turned into a lier and can not ever regain the high esteem that I held him in. John you should have ran your own honest campaign and left Rove out of it.

Hockey Mom. San Antonio   September 13th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Where is Michelle Obama?

They must be hiding her because everyone has caught on to her elitist racist style. Obama is losing the white women's vote for a reason and her racisim is one of the biggest reasons.

Carmella   September 13th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Obama needs to get proactive on these commercials. Seems like he is reactive instead of proactive.

McCain is already lying and he's not even in office yet. He lied about his VP not accepting earmarks as governor and he lied about Obama supporting sex education for small children. I don't understand, people would rather have 4 more yrs of Bush than vote for a black man. Racism is still very much alive in America. Since when does the color of ones skin really define your capability or your incapability.

How pathetic it is. Four more years of the same old BS.

Nando, Florida   September 13th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

More lies from Panama MCCAIN who should not even be allowed to run for President !

Jane   September 13th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I wonder if someone got together a bunch of people from both parties and read the comments that were said by all of the candidates, not telling them who said what, do you think people would listen and would know then be able to think for themselves?

Capsaicin   September 13th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Hispanics will see through McCain's misleading statements like this one, just as they can see McCain's awkward pandering to Hispanic youth in his solicitation of endorsement from sleazy T&A reggaeton/rap star Daddy Yankee.

Mac   September 13th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I don't understand the news media and in particularly CNN. Why are you afraid to call McCain's ads lies. Be forthright and direct. The Republican candidate is a liar and so are his cohorts in this campaign.

Daryl in Seattle   September 13th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Okaaay. So they voted the same on the issue, but McCain want so make it seem like they're worlds apart. The only thing stopping their vote? The same Republicans who have been running things for 8 years and who are now helping with McCain's campaign. Just proof that we don't need him in the White House.

marshall   September 13th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

watever mc cain. i don't trust u and i don't believe in you. obama you have my vote. please google ANN KILKENNY!!!!! for the truth about sarah palin

Pam Maley   September 13th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

How does the McCain campaign get away with these out-and-out lies? This country needs an independent commission to review all ads for truth before they are allowed to run. I know that we cherish our freedom of speech, but there should be, if there aren't already, laws against raw and dishonest propaganda.

Mac   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

More lies and deceit on part of the MCbush Campaign. It's clear Mccain will say and do anything to become the warmonger president of the US

Young Liberal   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I thought there were laws against slander?

sam   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Wolf – the "intelligent" one , can you please explain to us in your situation room , the meaning of "bush doctrine? are there many a definition of this doctrine or is it the one that was profoundly described by ABC'S charles gibson . is this a doctrine that has been written down by bush or is it a term that has been used by you reporters and journalists to describe some actions by bush -Please define this before we ridicule Sarah Palin – if you cannot please ask jack cafferty.

linda n carolina   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

It is clear that McCain will stoop to anything to win this election. The man has lost all honor and integrity. He will bring nothing but more dishonor to this country and the world on our behalf. I hope Americans will be able to see what kind of man we have here. Rove...your tactics are going down in flames. Never again.

emeka   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Mcain has not only proven his (Mcain) dishonesty, but has also proven that he personally needs to be reformed from the ways of Washinton.

Donald of ORANGE COUNTY   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Is this a Campaign of lies, why can't people wake up an call him on it more, If the debate is going to be like this why watch

Becca   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I can't believe it. Sen. McCain is willing to do anything to become president.....what a shame to see the extent he is willing to go to....LIES, Distortion.....even selecting a VP candidate that is under investigation. It's sad and dissappointing. Of all American politicians, he was the one I would never have expected to stoop so low. Poor John McCain wanted this job so bad he was willing to sell his soul. What happened to "Country First" John McCain?

Ken   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

And the lying continues. Seriously America, is this what you really want in a President? A liar?

dalat78   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

as an independent, i was leaning towards Mccain due to his history of personal courage, his history of bucking his party, his history of opposing pork-barrel spending, and his energy policy. however, when it comes to new policy ideas, Obama has the upper-hand. now, as Mccain continues to make outrageous claims in his advertising, which is simply dirty and is reminiscent of Bush/Rove politics, i'd have to say i am completely turned off. his self-portrayal of honor and personal courage and integrity is negated, in my view, and his promise of running an honorable campaign seems to be anything but. it is strategically smart, and the only way he can win, by distorting truths and fighting dirty, which is something Obama won't do or otherwise risk muddying up his brand. but it appears to me Mccain is willing to sacrifice his own integrity, self, and soul for the presidency. come November, no matter what happens from here, Obama has my vote.

Van   September 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

A McCain ad that gives false information you say?

My word.... I've never heard of such a thing

Obama/Biden '08

latinos for mcCain   September 13th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

is to late for obama to catch up. most Latinos know McCain and trust him. obama is new on the politcal arena .and we don’t know nothing about him. We like to vote for a proven leader that will not pander us for our vote.

Pete   September 13th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

How can you tell when John McCain is lying?

His mouth is moving...

tigerakabj   September 13th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

OH GIVE ME A BREAK! McCain abandoned this very same immigration bill that HE sponsored running for the Republican nomination. This guy is such nonsense. Lord have mercy, Obama, wipe the floor with him and then whoop him again for not getting up in the corners.

Obama/Biden 2008/2012.

Vince- California   September 13th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

More desperate lies from the McCain-Hilljilly-Rove machine .....

Indipendant for Obama   September 13th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

ANOTHER LIE!

What is wrong with McCain!?

He's lost all dignitly and is desparate!

Jone   September 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Republicans are full of lies, they Replicans are against immigration reforms and trust me they will pay a huge price for that.

Diane   September 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Here again we have John McCain trying to pull a fast one. And the sad part is there are some fools out there that will believe him. The only ads he puts out are negative. He never once had put forward something to show what he would do to help this country. He is a sad commentary of today's society.

Carlos M   September 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Is this the real McCain we're now seeing and hearing–a guy who lies, grossly distorts the truth and seems willing to do anything to get into the White House??? Where's the "straight shooter" gone? Didn't we have enough lying with George Bush? Doesn't anyone remember Richard Nixon–"Peace with honor", "I have a plan", "I am not a crook"? Isn't it obvious that the Republican strategy requires that you sell your soul to the devil to get elected President. Wake up America! Satan is driving the McCain Express. I'm not kidding.

Mike   September 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

How any voter cannot see through the McCain advertising strategy of smears and lies is completely beyond me. This is disgusting.

The McCain of 2008 is a sell-out, executing the political smut that he himself was a victim of at the hands of W and Rove in 2000. He tries to sell himself on the virtue of the character he showed as a POW. That may have been his character 40 years ago, but those virtues are obviously long gone now. A reformer? Ha! We need reform from the garbage that he is pulling right now.

Patti in Garner   September 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Just another "sneer and smear" ad that John McCain is running against Obama! Numerous lies are being spread and the media keeps running them. Maybe it is time for stations to held responsible if they knowingly run ads that are lies! This type of campaigning has to stop. One question: By angering the Democrats that control Congress, how is he planning to govern? I don't think his standard "I shouldn't have done than and I'm sorry" is going to work this time.

John   September 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

McCain has lost his bearings

chris   September 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

THIS CLEARLY SHOWS THAT MC'CAIN WOULD APPROVE ANY AD TO GET ELECTED, WHERE IS THE REAL MC'CAIN THAT STANDS FOR THE TRUTH AND INTEGRITY, WE ALL KNOW HOW THE IMMIGRATION ISSUE WENT DOWN LAST YEAR AND FOR MC'CAIN TO ALLOW THIS KIND OF AD TO AIR, SHOWS THE KIND OF MAN THAT HE IS, NO INTEGRITY.

M. Winners, Mesa, AZ   September 13th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

McCain votes against the immigration legislation he introduced and tries to blame Obama for it when in the same breath he admits that Obama voted FOR his bill? What do the Rovian spin doctors think we voters are – Stupid?
It's obvious from this ad that the McCain/Palin smear-miesters are getting dizzy from their own spinning!!
Just more of the neocon rethugs "smear, fear, mocks and lies" (only this time in Spanish) that McCain/Palin say they have to resort to because Obama won't debate in town halls. What a lame excuse from a lame ticket...
Fact check people, FACT CHECK!

KarenJ   September 13th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Shame on John McCain. He has completely traded his honor ... indeed everything that made him heroic ... for political game. I don't know how he lives with himself. Sham on him.

gl   September 13th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Obama need to hit back quick on this one with truth about Obama voted in favor on this bill and not let these people think others word. Most people just see, listen, and believe without researching for the truth. It is Obama camp job to get the truth out the votering. I will continue to sent money to Obama every two weeks so he can have enough money to fight these smeared ads.

John Halaby   September 13th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

It's disturbing to see the recent slew of ads that are being run by the once honorable John McCain. He is counting on the apathy of the average American towards politics to win him this campaign. If we as a politic wake up on do research on both candidates we would be more informed in terms on who is stretching the truth and who is not.

Pam   September 13th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Yet another McCain ad that says nothing positive about McCain. I guess even he realizes there's nothing positive to say about him.

Karrie   September 13th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

This election is going to come down to "How many morons are there in America"? If the answer is "A lot", McCain will win.

Kentucky   September 13th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

McBush has really gone off the deep end . I do commend Barbara Walters and the other ladies on "The View" for asking the tuff questions the portrayed him for the dishonest politician he is.

kchri   September 13th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Why not spread lies in Spanish also?

Why not just state McCain's position instead of bashing the other guy?

Desperation?

Chris   September 13th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

This is truly a new low. Lies after lies. Do they think because it is in Spanish nobody will notice? I am disgusted and disappointed in Senator McCain. The funny thing is I use to like him. Not anymore, just absolutely appalled.

suzyku   September 13th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

My hope is that the people of this country do not fall for the lies and trickery that mccain/palin are trying to thrust on the American people! IF this country has not learned it's lesson from the last 8 years and from the very nasty, deceitful karl rove politics, then I see no hope for us at all! We can NOT allow ourselves to fall for this trash again, we can NOT afford to elect the mccain/palin ticket and have more of the same and we can NOT allow "on the job training" for palin in this time of wars and strife! I hope the mainstream media, cable and print continue to call out loud and clear all of the LIES that MCCAIN keeps perpetuating. They think if they say it enough people will believe them because that's exactly what happened in 2000 and 2004! I hope this time they are wrong!

Reality   September 13th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

mccain is sooo full of it !!!! He lies just like bush

mike   September 13th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Hyprocrites First/Country Second! McCain continues to find new depths in his campaign. The media and public need to wake up and report this for what it is. A big deception like so many others. It is becoming sickening to watch John McCain and his surrogates continue to lie to the American public, and the media especially need to stop legitimizing some of these tactics. It seems that finally CNN is catching on. I look forward to the debates which will expose John McCain for the phony liar that he is, war hero and all.

Elizabeth   September 13th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I'm so sick of this. Can McCain make a positive ad about what he is going to do? Geeze, this man is pathetic.

arun   September 13th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

republican =liar

as simple as that

Sharon   September 13th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

John McCain has launched another negative ad. What a surprise! When asked about his negative ads at the Service Forum, The View, and a couple of other places his response has been: "If Senator Obama had accepted my proposal to travel together and hold joint town hall meetings, the campaign would have a very different tone." The fact that he is in effect saying: "If Senator Obama had done what I said and not opposed me, I wouldn't have to be punishing him so he has brought this on himself." This gives us a clear picture of the kind of person and potential leader John McCain is and would be. Vindictive if anyone opposes him or his point of view, justifying lies and attacks like his counterpart Bush/Cheney and from a psychological view he is displaying narriscistic and abuser justifications. Enough is Enough! McCain/Palin = Bush/Cheney.

Barack Obama has said in quoting President Abraham Lincoln: "If you don't stop telling lies about me, I will start telling the truth about you."
Go for it Senator Obama-the American people deserve the truth and we are not getting it from McCain/Palin like the last eight years of Bush/Cheney.

Vindictive attacks and lies on and about anyone who doesn't agree with him is not the temperment we want in our next president, and for those who think they do-you should be very, very afraid. McCain/Palin = Bush/Cheney X 10.

Obama/Biden '08-'16

w.l. jones   September 13th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Are we going to target Arizonia with these new ad on immigration?

J R   September 13th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

looks like McCain decided that he did want to run the campaign like republicans that have come before... lies lies lies... the only difference? lipstick.

stephen hapke   September 13th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

How about if the candidates won't tell the truth, particularly McCain in his recent ads, why doesn't the media refuse to run lying and distorted ads. The media could be helping the country and increasing the serious tone of this political campaign and year by electing to not run slanderous and false ads, what's the matter, too greedy for the ad money?

Jason   September 13th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Can there be any question that these type of outright lies are now status quo for the McCain campaign?

Shalzz / Independent   September 13th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

With all this lies Mccain is pushing me everyday towards Obama.

Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon   September 13th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Liar.

McCain is running the lying Rove campaigns of Bush.

There is no difference.

Change is coming?

Yes it is.

Obama 08

obamacrat   September 13th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Wow! No shame McCain.

jamis   September 13th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

How much longer till McCain's pants just burst into flames?

Floridian for Obama   September 13th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

With every lie-filled ad that McCain puts out, he loses even more respect from me. I hope others are seeing how low this guy will go to get into the White House. He is definitely not someone I want in charge of the greatest country on earth.

roger dowdle, lockhart, Tx   September 13th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

McCains whole campaign now is run on lies, betrayel of his principals, and dishonesty. The sad thing is that the biggest casualty of the campaign will be self inflicted. Who will ever have any respect for somebody who willingly sacrifices a lifelong reputation for service/ loyalty to the country, decency, and honesty for personal gain. I guess every one has a price!

R.Deezy   September 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Barrack should hit this guy back really hard using facts like

Q. Where was John McCain when Hurricane Katrina Hit?

A. On August 29, 2005, John McCain was celebrating his 69th Birthday with Bush. Hurricane Katrina made landfall as the pair enjoyed cake together.

....and yet when he swung through that area later McCain blasted Bush for not reacting to Katrina and not getting to NOLA quickly enough. What a dud.

Tom, KS   September 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I am so tired of having a Liar in the top office in the land. Here is yet another. What's happened to McCain.

futurekansas   September 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Where is the Pinochio-meter. Bush, McCain and Palin couldn't find the "straight talking" truth if it was standing in front of them.

A voter   September 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Even though these claims and ads are false they will ultimately be successful in swaying poorly informed voters. Why?
Because it has been proven that if you tell a lie over and over again, people will start believing it., unfortunately.

Linda Garrity   September 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Are there no truth in advertising laws anymore? The McCain campaign is despicable in their constant lying and distortions. We cannot let them get away with this. Where is the "Straighttalking" John McCain? He must have been brainwashed by Karl Rove and his followers. Does he even know what's going on in his campaign? He helped write the Kennedy-McCain Immigration bill, but when he realized the conservatives would block it, he didn't even show up to vote on his own legislation. Obama needs to let people know that he has done this-on this and other bills (torture,etc.) Talk about no-show legislators. He has ducked so many important votes so that he could not be pinned down on where he stands in an election year. Absoluiely terrible all around!

Foreign Observer   September 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Wow... the storyline of this ad is "Democrats wanted to help you too much, so we had to block them. Vote for us." Do they think Hispanics are morons?

Dylan   September 13th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

McCain is such a hypocrit. He is doing exactly what he said he wouldn't. Makes me sick.

North Atlanta GA   September 13th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

This kind of politics by McCain makes me sick

dennise   September 13th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Lovely more deception on from J.M. what else is new...

The Lady   September 13th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

McCain you are turnng more people against you when you make comments like this, people have access to then internet and they can fatcheck just about everything you say. Why are you condeming Obama for something you did also. Why do you keep bringing negative attention to yourself?

Brandy, NJ   September 13th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

What I find amazing about this election season is the blatant lies. Usually you see a lot of stretched truth or mischaracterizations but McCain camp has really been hitting hard with one lie after another.

The media needs to start demanding that Palin be allowed to give press conferences and interviews. The McCain camp keeps saying "we'll do it on our time table" – what does that mean?

The public has very little real knowledge about her. We haven't heard her speak unless she was first holed up in a hotel room for days being coached and memorizing responses to key questions. There is very little time between now and election day. So when exactly will the public get to truly see who she is – it is obvious that McCain did not properly vet her so it is up to the media.

Or this will just be another Bush/Cheney election where we don't find out how shady the VP really is until AFTER election.

MEDIA DO YOUR JOB.

greenfun   September 13th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Much has been discussed about John McCain not being able to use a computer and in an ad from the Barack Obama campaign (shown above) it says, "Can't send an email," referencing McCain. An article in Boston.com from 2000, shows shows McCain cannot type on a keyboard.
It took a blogger from The Corner less than a day to find an article in Boston.com that references John McCain injuries from Vietnam, showing he cannot tie his shoes, comb his hair properly or "typing on a keyboard," stating it was because of his severe war injuries, which limit his ability to do certain things with his hands.

McCain gets emotional at the mention of military families needing food stamps or veterans lacking health care. The outrage comes from inside: McCain's severe war injuries prevent him from combing his hair, typing on a keyboard, or tying his shoes. Friends marvel at McCain's encyclopedic knowledge of sports. He's an avid fan – Ted Williams is his hero – but he can't raise his arm above his shoulder to throw a baseball.

One has to wonder if anyone at the Obama campaign knows how to use a search engine.

jane in Columbus,ks   September 13th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Hopefully Latino voters will be smarter than the other voters in seeing through yet another Repub lie. I am so sick and tired of McSame's negative campaign.I would love to see the people rise up and say "Enough is enough" but with the majority of sheep in this country doubtful it will ever happen.

Kyle   September 13th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Another day, another misleading ad from McCain.

Peter Gasiorowski   September 13th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

It seems that the truth doesn't matter when political expediency is involved. We have all listened for the past 8 years to an administration that time after time has said what it wanted people to hear regardless of the facts. This is just more of the same...

Phil   September 13th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

McCain is full of S H_ T. His campaign knows he cannot run on the issues, so he won't. I plan on moving to another country, a SANE country, if the unthinkable happens and he and that NUTJOB woman are elected. GOD SAVE AMERICA.

FactCheck   September 13th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

The Republican are lying?? REALLY??? Wow, if one thing the last 8 years have taught me is that nothing has changed for them.

bryan in San Diego   September 13th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Wow, John is really going low this year. I want the John of 2000 back.

Obama-Biden 2008!

JAMES H. DANIELS   September 13th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

I really don't get this ad from Mccain. Everyone knows it was the GOP that killed comprehensive immigration reform last year. The Dems were in favor of it. In fact that was one of the main reasons hard line conservatives were against Mccain– the Mccain Kennedy immigration bill. They said it was an amnesty bill. Who does Mccain think he's kidding?????????

Becoming dissapointed in the American people...   September 13th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

This new ad is absolutely absurd! To anybody that knows anything about politics this cries out desperation. When will the American people stop blindly believing the right wing rhetoric that steals the elections year after year. WAKE UP PEOPLE! THINK FOR YOURSELF!!

Tom in Delaware   September 13th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Wait a minute here.

Somebody has got to be mistaken, because everybody knows that Barack Obama is never wrong, and has never twisted the truth to serve his own political means.

You guys in the press need to stop pickin' on poor little BO.

Please start diggin' up really cool stuff on Sarah Palin again please, and lay off of any tough issues about Barack.

Oh...and LEAVE BRITTANY ALONE!.

lol election   September 13th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

mcpander going for the hispanic vote

Bridge To Nowhere   September 13th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Can the obama campaign please tie in the lies to the old washington, the karl rovian scare tactics to the bush administration, the Palin investigations to her apparent corruption, earmarks, and the bridge to nowhere. Can we the voters hear more about the notoriuos McCain temper and his unbalanced state. Can we please be free from big oils hold on washington, be free from the lobbyist; all of which both McCain and Palin are soaked in.

Attack Obama! Attack! For the American People please Vet them in public!

Pedro, New Mexico   September 13th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Si Senor. Obama no like us Mexicans. We vote McCain. Obama bad.

annie   September 13th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Could somebody in the media PLEASE explain to me how this kind of ad, which is nothing but lies, go unchecked ? Why do you let thim get away with this. This is news!! Out and out lies, especially put out to people who might not speak English, is no way for our country to elect our next president. Help us out here. You have a responsbility!! I'll be waiting to see how you handle this one. You have to earn trust!!!

Rock   September 13th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Typical of republican politics. Why should they stop lying and being hypocrites if they are so successful with these tactics? I can't ever imagine voting for that party again. I was so naive to think that McCain would not resort to these tactics. This looks exactly like Bush/Chenney all over again.

satti   September 13th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I can not believe how crooked the republican party is they are not ashamed of lying all the time. McCain said in the beginning of his presidential campaign that he would not run a negative campaign but I guess in order to win be president he has stooped so low it is unbelievable and the people to America believe every word that comes out of his mouth and his campaigns. Are the people of the United States of America that dumb. I rest my case.

Les   September 13th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

This is ridiculous! If the GOP can continually lie to the American public then the media has a right to inform. American's must know the moral corruption that is apparent in the vary people who are trying to propagate these lies.

hnic   September 13th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

...and so why are these types of unethical ads allowed to run? Why is there no oversight...a bipartisan group that ensures that the ads are actually factual in there content?

Airing these blatant lies is a disgrace – regardless of party!

Bridget   September 13th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

McCain campaign lying again? You don't say! What are they thinking anyway - a Spanish language ad is going to make Republicans very angry. They're all about "English is the only language for the USA!"

bigdawg50   September 13th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

GIBSON: What "insight" into Russian actions, particularly in the last couple of weeks, does the proximity of the state give you?

PALIN: They"re our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.

Now, Ms Palin thought that Charles Gibson was asking her could she "see" Russia from Alaska.... when he was instead asking her for her perspective about Russia's decision to send an overwhelming military response to Georgia to surpress the uprising!

Mr. Gibson didnt even bother to ask her a followup question because he knew then he was dealing with someone that was dumber than a bag of hammers... so why even bother.

Thomas   September 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

McCain resorting to new desperate lies now on a nearly daily basis is destroying what little credibility he once had with the American people.

Better he run a clean campaign and lose then grab in a panic at any floating board, still not win and lose all self respect and the respect of others at the same time.

72 is pretty late in the game to try to rebuild a legacy you seem to be hellbent on destroying.

I once respected John McCain. I can no longer say that and I find that sad.

Barbara CA   September 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

We are not looking for fairy tales, we want the real truth. If we are not told the complete truth by a candidate, for a long enough time, we just stop believing him. We begin to think that he does not have enough respect for us and our ability to use our own intelligence and common sense.
When anyone asks me to play dumb, I just don't like it and I just won’t do it!

Rishi Bagga   September 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Have the Republicans decided to completely stop telling the truth altogether?

fralene   September 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

McCain's theme: Rove, Rove, Rove your boat, gently down the stream...

James Bailey   September 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

If there were a referee in this race McCain would be in the penalty box. This is ridiculous. This is why I think Republicans like our crappy education system. If the American people were smarter they'd never fall for this crap.

exapserated   September 13th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

When is somebody finally going to take McCain to task for his campaigns repeated lies. Is the media scared of him? This is ridiculous.

John McCain blatantly lies in almost all of his advertisements   September 13th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

This is the age of the internet and instant rebuttals. Voters have access to the truth. Lies are quickly seen through.

The KARL ROVE POLITICS AND MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE. PEOPLE WANT THE TRUTH AND ARE WILLING TO GOOGLE TO GET IT.

Bob   September 13th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

It is disgusting how far McCain will go to try and win. I hope we're smarter as a nation than to fall for lies!

T   September 13th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Some people are attracted to a Palin ticket because they are hurting in the Bush economy and want their pain to end now. I think those people will be disappointed and disillusioned.

It will depend if America is ready to move on from the scooter Libby / Rove years.

Hopefully, McCain,72, will retire.

jane in CA   September 13th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Another Lie, sad!

amy   September 13th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Mc Cain, lies,lies and more lies. Just like the ladies of The View stated yesterday. Hopefully there are still some smart informed people left in this country to vote to stop this madness.

White person in Virginia   September 13th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Liar, Liar, pants on fire!

Frances   September 13th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

MCCAIN WILL SAY ANYTHING TO WIN. HE'S NOT A REFORMER. HE NEEDS TO BE REFORMED.

jason, tx   September 13th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

After all the lies, McCain has no right to talk about Obama on anything.

Emily   September 13th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

America, we can not afford lies and slander the McShame campaign is presenting. If they will clearly lie to the America public about Obama stance on immigration which we know is all untrue...then he will lie about anything...four more years of the same??? I don't think so!!!

Obama/Biden 08

Brandon   September 13th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

This camp ran by McCain has made me really take a step back and look at American values. We have a guy running for a president of America and no one is able to question his outright lies. The mainstream media just allows this stuff to get play because of a fear of backlash from a mostly white conservatives. For allowing this I question their love for country by allowing the image of America to be ran into the ground. Others from around the world see this. McCain winning with these tactics will take christianity and run it through the mud. How can you have a guy representing what people call Evangelicals spewing hate and lies accross the tube.

Its truely dishonerable. Im sorry I got a strong belief in morals, values, and character.

Sireci   September 13th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Another day in the lie that is John McCain.

THE COSMOS ROCKS=WOW!   September 13th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

»The GREAT man John McCain and the WONDERFUL Sarah Palin will be the WINNERS.Yes. They are GREAT.

Don   September 13th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Every four years we have to endure this endless stream of attacks from BOTH sides. I don't want to defend either side. I

t would be nice to talk about the ISSUES - the economy, jobs, health care, energy and how we solve the problem that drilling in the Gulf of Mexico so production is shut down half the summer because of storms - rather than the usual, "My opponent is bad because....."

Unfortunately, ISSUES don't get ratings and don't sell newspapers and don't fill up internet blogs.

Just a thought.

S. Boatman   September 13th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

The John Mccain Of 2008 Wrote A Bill On Immigration Reform . . . The John Mccain Of 2000 Opposed It And Decided Not To Back It!

Anonymous   September 13th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Years in a POW camp might not have broken John McCain, but this election has. I expected more from John McCain, but this election has been disgraceful thus far. Bending the truth has happened on both sides, but this ad, and recent ones from the McCain campaign have started what can only be a descent into the mud. McCain might win this election, but at a great cost to his honor. What a shame–he's playing to fear and anger, instead of his famous "straight talk." I'd love to see that bus out and on the roads again with a real message. (And Palin should get on that bus too)

DENNIS   September 13th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

More lies from the Republicans. Why are so many people willing to jump over another cliff of fours more years of misery?

citizen Ruth   September 13th, 2008 11:59 am ET

shameless lies

THE COSMOS ROCKS=WOW!   September 13th, 2008 11:59 am ET

»John McCain and the WONDERFUL Sarah Palin will WIN the general election:Of course.

carol kesling   September 13th, 2008 11:59 am ET

MORE GAMES BY MCBUSH!!!!! TELL HIM HE SHOULD HAVE VETTED HIS RUNNING MATE PALIN..... WONDER WHERE HE GOT THAT SECOND JET HE FLEW PALIN AND HER FAMILY????? MAYBE HE HAD A SENIOR MOMENT LIKE HOW MANY HOUSES HE HAS!!!!!! MAYBE IT WAS PAID FOR BY A LOBBIST!!!!!

tony   September 13th, 2008 11:58 am ET

why does the Mccain camp insist on lying? come on! what happened to the REAL issues. Mccain is a joke.

John McCain blatantly lies in almost all their advertisements   September 13th, 2008 11:58 am ET

John McCain has lost most if not all of his honor and integrity these past few months.

He will say anything even when he knows it's misleading or even a blatant lie.

If the Republican base, the conservative right had their way in this country we all know that this country would remain virtually white.

John McCain has lost all the respect I used to have for him. Naming Sarah Palin who isn't even close to being ready for Washington was strictly political and anything but putting "country first".

G man from the big apple   September 13th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Another smear by the GOP what's new ... i think lying is all they can do to the Obama camp since the truth only hurts the GOP

Deacon John M. Bresnahan   September 13th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Talk about Ads. How about the Obama Ad noone seems to mention slamming McCain for not using computers or e-mail. However the Boston Globe of March 4, 2000 says the reason he does not use them is that he cannot comfortably use a KEYBOARD because of injuries inflicted on him under torture while he was a POW.
Way to Go Obama!
Ridicule disabled people, older people, and veterans all in one ad.
In hockey that's called a "hat trick."

duey   September 13th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Your average television viewer don't know about the identical voting records on this issue - nor will they probably even care. Just like every other ad released by the McCain campaign so far, this one is strictly designed to instill fear and generate negativity. Who cares if it's accurate or not, as long as people get scared and tell their friends and neighbors. Why hasn't the MSM run front page articles and confront McCain on every lie and distortion? Why do people simply accept that these dirty tactics are a part of politics? America deserves better, and if you don't think so, then you're probably voting for McCain and you deserve to have him for 4 years. Good luck.

Sindu   September 13th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Another of McCain lies... why he just can lay out his policy. Isn't that much more simple as voter can sample what is his take on the issues. Totally lost respect on this guy. So much so for country first.

Jason in SDY   September 13th, 2008 11:56 am ET

I just don't see how the Democrats can ever compete with the Republican control over the media and their willingness to lie, cheat and steal to win an election. What chance will they ever have?

Willow, in Iowa   September 13th, 2008 11:56 am ET

If they cast identical votes last year, how can McCain get away with this kind of lying? Don't we have ethics laws that deal with this? I can see hedging the facts a bit to make oneself look better, but ultimately, doesn't someone running for President have to be honest? Why doesn't the MSM call him out on his lies? Every candidate should be forced to be honest.

TRW   September 13th, 2008 11:56 am ET

John McCain is a joke. I get that both Obama and McCain have spinned each others record and their own record throughout the election season. But I have never seen so many articles that call into question the integrity of a candidate's ads.

Enough. This country has been led by an administration that for the last eight years has been deceptive, vindictive, and poorly managed. From all accounts that seems to fit the McCain campaign to a T. If voters allow him to get away with this type of campaigning this go round' then it will be par for the course going forward. I can't believe that a man that spoke out so forcefully after what happened to him by the Bush thugs in 2000, is not only participating in the same type of behavior, but hired the same team and the proteges to win the presidency.

For get policy, McCain has no principles. And if he is willing to forsake his principles to win, that is NOT the type of leader that I want to have. Period.

Jenny in CA   September 13th, 2008 11:56 am ET

And he is going to change Washington? Does he really think the American people are that stupid.

When he chose Palin as his running mate it showed me exactly what comes first to him....the election. His judgement is scary and Palin is not ready to be 2nd in line...scary stuff....

Daniel - Independent   September 13th, 2008 11:56 am ET

love how McCain sold his soul to become the president his last dying wish, false ad's like this are why i'm supporting barak obama for president he is honest and he yeilds to the younger generage such as myself (a 20 year old male from richmond, va) and he is honest McCain keeps using a negative approach and i'm tired of it, Palin saying she would go to war with russia if needed scares me more especially with Russia having Nuke's... i am also a very regligous person but i am also for seperation from church and state, and palin wants to have creationism taught in schools, that is against the law i believe wish america would get their act together and see the lies that McCain preaches, he only tells half the truth i want all of the truth which Obama does

Blade   September 13th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Sad isn't it? The other ads with lies were bad enough, but I think this one takes the cake. Especially since McCain and Obama both voted the same. And wasn't it the Republicans that all voted NO? Desperation has gotten the better of John McCain. Americans need to wake up and see that all of these ads are basically calling us all stupid.

irishspacemonk   September 13th, 2008 11:55 am ET

This shows again, as if anyone needed proof. McCain is a liar.

Don   September 13th, 2008 11:55 am ET

They voted the SAME way. Talk about the pot calling the ketle black. I cannot believe the level that the McCain campain is sinking to. It is shamefull. Does he even care about the truth? Of course he doesn't. For someone who says "country first" he sure has a win at all costs attitude. I used to have a lot of respect for John McCain, it's all gone now.

kamenwati   September 13th, 2008 11:55 am ET

McLiar and his lying sidekick show in their sleazy campaign just what America and the world can expect if they won the election: deceit, duplicity, incompetence and ignorance. It's Bush-Cheney all over again. Don't fall for the lies people.

Jeff   September 13th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Typical McSame/Rove/Palin/Bush politics. No new ideas so why not lie and spread fear amongst the citizens. Pathetic! A vote for McSame will get you the same as the last 7.5 years.

Maria   September 13th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Lies Lies Lies...

Mentiras Mentiras Mentiras...

McCain LOST all of his integrity... Lying his way to the White House.

DEMOCRATS FOR PALIN   September 13th, 2008 11:54 am ET

The Democrats have been in charge of Congress for two years, and NOTHING has been accomplished.

Charles   September 13th, 2008 11:53 am ET

This is becoming really sad. It's like the facts mean nothing to McCain's campaign and the bad part is so many people will hear him say these things and take him at face value. I can't believe how much McCain has sold out. If McCain would blatantly lie, lies that have been brought to light, what would he do once in office? Makes me wonder who came up with the WMD excuse for war.

Norma Fisher   September 13th, 2008 11:53 am ET

This is "straight shooter" John McCain??? John McShame!

Scot   September 13th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I am so saddened by all of this.

I am a registered Republican who supported John McCain in 2000 and cast my vote for McCain in the 2008 primary.

I was one of the millions who believed that he was an honorable man and would rise above the slime slinging and conduct an honorable campaign.

I had hopes that this time around, both candidate's focus would be on rallying around America's strengths, not pandering to the ignorance, bigotry, fears and stupidity of America's weakest intellects.

After the travesties of the Clintons and Dubya, I had hopes that Honor would be restored to the White House.

In my thirty year career, I was involved with working with management in over 30 corporations directly or as a consultant.

One of my beliefs that eveloved from that experience is that one of the most important aspects of the top person in any institution is in setting the culture... defining, by example, the ethics that his or her subordinates will emulate.

We have seen the examples of the Clintons and Dubya. I believe that it is time to restore Honor in the White House.

Only one candidate has attempted to keep to the high road throughout the primaries and through the convention, and he will be getting my vote in November.

It will NOT be John McCain.

.

Cheryl   September 13th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Gee, the McCain campaign bending the truth to boost their ticket? What a revelation. He's a pathetic, lying old man and has selected his perfect running mate – aka co-liar – in the immensely qualified Ms. Governor Air-Head.

kevin   September 13th, 2008 11:52 am ET

MCsame and his campaign is fully of lies, I have really lost respect for MCcain I thought he would run an honest campaign but he is allowing his advisors to push him to run a smear campaign, I predict this will backfire because people like people who would consider voting for MCcain are having second thoughts due to his dirty tatics. shame on you MCcain. Ohio for Obama

Donna   September 13th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Obama says he is going to only talk about major issues on wednesday and then launches major attack ad on McCain not using emails..... The reason he doesn’t send email is that he can’t use a keyboard because of the relentless beatings he received from the Viet Cong in service to our country. From the Boston Globe (March 4, 2000): McCain gets emotional at the mention of military families needing food stamps or veterans lacking health care. The outrage comes from inside: McCain’s severe war injuries prevent him from combing his hair, typing on a keyboard, or tying his shoes. Friends marvel at McCain’s encyclopedic knowledge of sports. He’s an avid fan – Ted Williams is his hero – but he can’t raise his arm above his shoulder to throw a baseball.

INDEPENDANT VET   September 13th, 2008 11:52 am ET

HISTORY IN THE MAKING . GOING TO BREAK ALL KINDS OF RECORDS .

WASTEFULL SPENDING CAMPAIN FUNDS OVER 100 MILLION

FIRST TO GET A SORE LIP

FIRST TO DO NOTHING TO GET A NOMINATION

FIRST TO HUH UH

FIRST TO RUN AND NOT A CITIZEN OF THE USA

FIRST TO HAVE A MINISTER TO ___ THE USA

FIRST TO HAVE TIES TO SO MANY OF OUR LESSER FRINLY NATIONS ( FIDEL ,CHARVEZ , SAUDI PRINCE, EMBRACES IRAN )

FIRST TO BLOW ASHORE 2 DAMAGING STORMS

FIRST FOR BIG O TO SUPPORT

AN THE LIST GOES ON AND ON ,

FIST TO BRING OUT A BUMPER STICKER , THAT READS THE DIFF BETWEEN OBAMA AND BIN LADEN LIES

AN THE FIRST THAT ATTECTED ALL THE MEDIA TO PRODUCE MORE AND MORE OF HIS LIES .

NO SUBSTANCE HAS BEEN SHOWN AT ALL , WRIGHT

Maggie Muggins From Selwyn   September 13th, 2008 11:52 am ET

People all over the world are absolutely amazed at how the American public swallows alll the McCain lies. Are Americans a nation of morons simply illiterate to the point of being mentally incompetent?

What is going on in your country?

Kay   September 13th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Another day, another lie.
Aren't there laws in that country that punish lying?

funnyitis   September 13th, 2008 11:51 am ET

McCain left his honor in Vietnam, looks like....

More GOP Lies!!!   September 13th, 2008 11:51 am ET

This is unbelievable!

This time, the GOP isn't just lying. They are lying in order to suggest that both camps are on the opposite sides of an issue than they really are. Why is there no immigration reform? Because old-school, narrow-minded Republicans in both the Senate and the White House have blocked it.

To be fair, IN THE PAST, McCain has actually impressed me with his willingness to be reasonable on this subject. But that is the McCain of times past. Typical Republican manipulation. They have Palin to ensure that the conservative base will vote for them. Then McCain ACTS as if he is more progressive on issues, more open minded, etc.

And why do they do this? In order to win elections. Then its back to more of the same. Do any of you really think that the problem is our current president? He is not intelligent enough to be the problem. He is a puppet of the GOP powers that be. This is our chance to see real change.

MCCAIN-PALIN DO NOT REPRESENT CHANGE!

If you are old-school and believe in the old-school ideas of the GOP party, then vote as you choose. Eventually, there will be more of us than there are of you.

Say no to well-intended third parties. Say no to GOP manipulation. Obama-Biden is not perfect. They do not represent everything you always wanted in politics. But the alternative is frightening.

CB in Denver, CO

Rethuglicans   September 13th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Trust Mcshame to your own peril. He has proven over and over again to be a liar and likes to distort the truth. Notice that the delay in the immigration vote was caused by rethuglicans but he is shifting the blame to democrats. He said he wanted to run a clean and respectful campaign but has turned out to be worse than Bush! Vote for McSame to your own detriment. This guy has no understanding of the economy and doesn't know how to use the computer! Anyone that votes for McBush is dummmer than a door knob.

Daryl   September 13th, 2008 11:51 am ET

and yet republicans embrace this type of politics. Lies liesl ies. That is all a rpeublican does.

America is in very sad shape if republicans continue to exist

Adrian   September 13th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Aren't we as Americans tired of being lied to by politicians. We've been lied to about a war that we should have never initiated and now we are blatantly being lied to about political opponents and their standings. Enough is enough. STICK TO THE FACTS AND TELL THE TRUTH! As an Academy graduate, Senator McCain, you should be ashamed. You speak of honor; but as a politician and potential future CIC, you have sadly compromised yours.

Joe   September 13th, 2008 11:50 am ET

McCain is a joke. Period. If you vote for him you are as dumb as he is.

gl   September 13th, 2008 11:50 am ET

I am ready tried of all McShame ads. He is so negative and needs to talk all this childish mess and talk about the issues of the American people. Why is McLiar keep puting out ads that are full of lies and not be called on in by the ethical board. This shoud not be allowed to put of ads that are full of lies like McLiar keep doing.

Danielson   September 13th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Gee...McCain presents an absolute falsehood and calls it an ad.

At some point, this won't even be NEWS anymore.

The man is dishonoring himself, his service and his country...and he has forgotten the face of his fathers.

Dwele   September 13th, 2008 11:50 am ET

if american people elected McCain they coud be elect the Bush for a third...

Sanva   September 13th, 2008 11:50 am ET

It looks more and more to me as if Eric Cartman took over the direction of the GOP campaign right before the convention. That's the only explanation that I can find for those tactics.

KRD   September 13th, 2008 11:49 am ET

It's outrageous how the McCain camp is running on lies and deceit. Time and again, instead of talking about the issues that matter most to all Americans, the McCain camp is trying to make this election a popularity contest. Enough is Enough! How is he going to bring change to Washington if he can't even change the way he runs his campaign! Just the facts is all that's required.

GOP For Obama   September 13th, 2008 11:49 am ET

It's time to do away with the Fascism...we don't need 4 to 8 more years of the same lies and trash, or the citizens that believe it out of brainwashed party loyalty. You may hear "my friends" but all I hear is "Sieg Heil"

Obama/Biden 08/12

Illinois Boy   September 13th, 2008 11:49 am ET

nothing new. The Honorable John McCain is nothing but a manipulator. How he can look himself in the mirror we will never know.

Juan Valdez   September 13th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Look no further than the GOP for the lack of immigration reform. McCain lies again!

Helena   September 13th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Obama should just copy this ad but against McCain's vote record. What a crock!

leon elkins   September 13th, 2008 11:48 am ET

what we ned is to enforce e -verify for employers with all employees. any company that do not use e verify should lose all governmenmt contracts for federal state county and city work in which tax payer money is involved.. lets get rid of the lobbiest. make illigal for any politian or family member ever to work for them. or take any money trips or speaking engagement for life not one year ot two.

Dwele   September 13th, 2008 11:48 am ET

McCain always wrong...

Terry from GA   September 13th, 2008 11:47 am ET

When are McCain and Palin going to release their tax returns for the last 10 years?

Richard   September 13th, 2008 11:47 am ET

The total lack of honor of McSame in his campaign is amazing. Pretty soon the line: "I'm John McCain and I approved this message" will have a single meaning. LIE

simmerdownow   September 13th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Glad to see McCain is as deceitful in multi-languages.

Brandon   September 13th, 2008 11:47 am ET

lies again...McCain is no maverick he is indeed a sidekick, just as Bush lied to Americans about the war , McCain is lying to win these elections but it will not work..

Sandra   September 13th, 2008 11:46 am ET

I just really don't have ANY use for John McCain any more. I used to think he was an honorable guy. But honorable guys don't just outright lie and then sit on television and defend it. I'm sorry that John McCain has so disappointed me.

Carolyn Ackel   September 13th, 2008 11:46 am ET

What a snake John McCain is! When confronted about his lies, he merely avoids the question and ask another question of the interviewer. In the beginning of this campaign, I had respect for McCain, based on his military record. After following his bid for President, while I respect his military service, he has never struck me as serious Presidential material. How did he get the Republican nomination anyway? After the last several months, that respect has diminished. He will do or say anything to get elected. Picking Palin, a nobody from nowhere who knows nothing showed a clear lack of good judgement. They are however, alike in the respect that they would do anything or say anything to be elected. I just pray that republicans get their head out of where ever they have placed it and dump them before we are all stuck with another four years of the Bush mess! by the way, I am an independent, have always been an independent and vote for the man, not the party. I would never vote for such an obvious dishonest, egotistical man such as John McCain. From the sound of it he is a war monger and I am sick and tired of America getting stuck with the tab and sick and tired of American boys being killed to satisfy the blood lust of our so called leaders!

ninja63   September 13th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Once again MCSHAME is telling nothing but LIES to the American public. do he ever think that the TRUTH is out there and people can see through his illusions

kb   September 13th, 2008 11:46 am ET

So sick of the lying scum. So much for the honorable John McCain. Hey lets start some rumors – how about that illegitimate black child, Johny – or have you forgotten what you vowed you'd never do?

I've lost all faith in the Republican party. I was actually thinking some honor would be brought back. But they're really just the same as the money / power hungry scum that is in power now.

Here's a Republican for the "right" reasons – I'm voting for Obama.

corrupt mc cain   September 13th, 2008 11:46 am ET

not even worth a spit on that swollen face of that corrupt, lying hypocrite

as far as his claim of pow....more like a Pitiful Old Warmonger

Larry   September 13th, 2008 11:45 am ET

McCain is a liar. His people believe that the technique works and he tolerates the strategy. It may work since it worked effectively for the Bush campaigns and others. It will continue to work as long as the electorate allows it through complacency and pure laziness. In the event that it works again, we will receive the government that we deserve once again. Spin and slant are hard enough to accept. Pure lying is yet another. Allso, Sarah Palin did not stop the bridge, Congress did. When it died, she got the money anyway and kept it. She did not sell anything on eBay. Nevertheless, they continue telling the tales despite the unmasking of the fabrications. this is a terrific example for everyone, especially young people, that honesty is for fools.

California Voter   September 13th, 2008 11:45 am ET

It's becoming a "he-said" "he-said" season in politics. Neither side speaks the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Each side stretches the truth to win voters. So what's a person to do . . .go back to the issues and the core-values of the candidates!

Aileen   September 13th, 2008 11:45 am ET

How can anyone believe that either McCain or Palin can be anything more than mere puppets of the Republican Party? We have already seen McCain change his stance on the issue of immigration (he was liberal, standing side by side with Ted Kennedy – now he is fitting into the Republican mold – the middle ground stance also held by Obama) and recently voted against providing war veterans with more benefits, true a la Republican. More of the same will ensue if he is elected – the extreme right will maintain control – unfettered, short-term corporate interests, which have dominated over the last 8 years and which have left this Country in the mess it's in now. If Palin becomes president, she will likely appointment Judges who will enforce the extreme religious groups' control over women's bodies, to keep the stall-hard extreme right ecstatic. The unfettered borrowing from foreign countries will continue and cause severe hardship for our children and grand-children. The current selling off of banks and other financial institutions to countries which are not true friends of the USA, could set us up for even more chaos than we are currently experiencing, should they decide to dump their financial support to quell any U.S. challenge in the political field. The complete incompetence and croneyism demonstrated by the Republicans in the Bush-puppet Junior era will continue. And we should think either McCain or Palin can change this even if they wanted to, with the force of the Republican administration in place? Dealing with Croneyism in the small state of Alaska is not the same as dealing with a powerful, nation-wide political bohemeth with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. Palin’s Karl Rove-esque speeches already highlight who pulls the strings. The only way to save this Country is to vote for the Democrats.

Apollo   September 13th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Seems senator "Man of Honor" has no problem tossing all that, along with his intergrity out the window for a shot at winning this thing. Just like every other slimey Republican he has a "reason" why he is being dishonest...."If Obama would have just joined me in the town halls"

The people who trashed him in 2000 with the illegitamate black baby rumor are now his best friends. Power corrupts but you should at least wait until you have it.

Becky   September 13th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Who is this man and where is the McCain I supported in 2000? Another half-truth.. no honor.. no integrity. I am repulsed and disgusted.

genel   September 13th, 2008 11:44 am ET

It is a real shame that McSain approves false ads in an effort to scare potential border-line voters waivering on their options. McSain will lie at any cost to cheat voters out of a real opportunity. I hope the American people will look at reason, facts, and the smear of the McCain Camp, especially the Republican talking points of "Fear-Mongering"....

LG   September 13th, 2008 11:44 am ET

How can the McCain camp keep on going with all the lies. Are people really that stupid. Wake America get the facts. They will say anything to keep control of this country.

JEANNETTELJ   September 13th, 2008 11:44 am ET

THIS ELECTION HAS TURNED INTO WHO CAN SLING THE MOST NEGATIVE ADS IN THE HOPE OF SWAYING VOTERS. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ISSUES? THE WAR RAGES ON, THE ECONOMY IS A DISASTER AND EACH CANDIDATE LIES ABOUT THE OTHER AND HAS FORGOTTEN ABOUT WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT. PEOPLE ARE SICK OF ALL THIS!

David   September 13th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Gee, the Republicans distorting the truth and trying to mislead voters with inaccurate information? Say it ain't so! But McCain's campaigning on change! Oh noes! More of the same we've come to expect

concerned for my safety   September 13th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I used to respect John McCain for his exemplary military service, but now he's nothing. The way he allows his campaign to do things like this is despicable! How can you run an ad condemning an opponent for the same thing you are doing...he conveniently doesn't mention that.
He is going to have this same type of leadership in the White House. The very same immigrants he's trying to gain votes from will be on the short bus home the same day he's sworn in to office if he was to be elected.
It literally makes me sick to my stomach to even hear his name.
He has the nerve to blame Barack Obama for not doing the town hall style meetings he TOLD him they should do as the reason his campaign is treating him unfairly. How dare you John McCain? What you should have been doing instead of holding a grudge is picking a running mate that isnt going to help your cause in splitting the country in half.
Even if you win, Mr. McCain, I will never respect you. I bet you think running the country is going to be a piece of cake as you sit behind your desk in the oval office with your feet propped up...look around you. We have increasingly bad relations with several different countries at this very moment. And while you smoke a cigar with your lobbyist cronies you are going to give Sarah Palin a pop quiz on foreign policy then send her out to negotiate on our behalf.
Ouch. Let me go ahead and pack because it won't be long before you send everyone who isn't a blue blood, pale skinned, rich American back to the country they originated from and douse this country in war. All of those troops will be sent to their death because of you and 4 years later Osama bin Laden and the other terrorists on the list will still be at large. You say you know where they are. BS! If you did, that would make you the stupidest man alive by putting the entire country in danger (including you and your family) while you selfishly use it as ransom to win an election.
John McCain is a bigot. Translate that in spanish, you arrogant old fool.

Andrew B.   September 13th, 2008 11:43 am ET

If McCain hasn't sold his soul to the devil, his staff sure has. He will accept and allow them to distort the truth, down right lie and not blink. Even when the distortations and lie are proven to be false, they repeat them, stand behind them and not blink. It's pretty sad and what does it say about McCain and Palin as individuals.

carlo   September 13th, 2008 11:43 am ET

McCain is emerging as the liar of liars, willing to say and do anything to get elected. After being obliterated by the Rove machine in 2000, I just don't understand how McCain can defend his widely panned attacks and lies.

welches, oregon   September 13th, 2008 11:43 am ET

more lies from John McCain – so much for honor huh John?

MK   September 13th, 2008 11:42 am ET

The party in charge for the longest should get the blame for this mess and that is the GOP. McCain is amazing, really. Able to bold face lie to the public, pick a lame candidate fot VP, have absolutely no plans to change anything but run on a change platform and still think he will win this election. Who is really being polled? My young adult children have no home phone, only cell phones and they aren't being polled as is the case with most young people. Does McCain really think the young people of this Country want him and Granny Palin to ruin anymore of what is left? HA. The joke will be on him on November 4th!

James From Chicago   September 13th, 2008 11:42 am ET

How long is McCain going to keep lying. This man is out of his
mind, how can he get away with it????

jaye   September 13th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Well, is anyone confronting the ad????
Is this ad, like all the other McCain ads, going to go unchallenged?

Where is the democratic party and why is everyone so silent?

Redneck from Kentucky   September 13th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Does McCain have absolutely NO HONOR? His latest barrage of attack ads had virtually no merit and are blatant distortions of the truth. Even the mainstream media and the fact check organizations are calling his ads misleading and untrue. I have made up my mind. This man has absolutely no business being President of the United States. He lies to the American public as bad, if not worse, than George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.

deborah   September 13th, 2008 11:41 am ET

THE REPUBLICANS ARE BLANT LIARS! on the immigration issue and all of the other issues. Actually, the republicans do not really deal with issues they have specific talking points and their message does not vary from those specific talking points.
BUT
They are making lies up as they go along each day.

If the American people make this election even close and then give the victory to the Republicans America and its people will deserve everything it gets

NOTICE TO ALL NORMAL AMERICANS!!!!

The -- Republicans -- Do NOT -– CARE –about -YOU!!!
They Republicans prey on lthose of lesser intellect.

I can not believe that MCCAIN is able to sleep at night.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 our only hope to revive America

Politics Rile Me Up!   September 13th, 2008 11:41 am ET

It's depressingly funny how McCain's ads are just complete lies now. It really seems like all the Republicans know how to do is act really sleazy and take elections unfairly. There are going to be a lot of people who see this ad and won't even know that both Obama and McCain voted identically on this issue. Hey, I have a great idea! McCain might as well start running ads that claim Obama is actually some sort of Lobster-like creature! If people believe that, then he'll win for sure!

Trollmaster   September 13th, 2008 11:41 am ET

When Republicans had full control of our government from 2000 to 2006 what did they do about immigration?

Frank, MO   September 13th, 2008 11:41 am ET

McCain is a pathetic liar ... he is no good example for my children. He was a POW, we ALL know that by now ... but McCain is no American Hero anymore. He is a pathetic old man who is remote controlled by the neo-cons in order to get into the history books. Country First ? Just a slogan ... Ego First, McCain!

Gary Chandler in Canada   September 13th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Here's a challenge for you. Find one picture of Tod Palin, Sarah Palin for that matter wearing an American flag pin, before Limbaugh/McCain selected her!
Also, the official website of the Tesoro Iron Dog, which Tod won 4 times, does NOT have an American flag anywhere on it, NOR can you see one American flag in any of the video clips of race starts, race finishes, or on Tod's helmet. How is it okay that he was an avowed American hating Separatist??? The party he joined states, 'i hate the American flag' in their mission statement!!!!!!!!

Ohio   September 13th, 2008 11:40 am ET

The only poison pills are the incessant lies the McCain campaign continues to run. How the hell is this legal...they manipulate and twist words like a pit of snakes. McCain and Palin coming to power would mark the fall of the greatest nation in modern history. This type of slander is not going to work this time.

Adrian Veidt   September 13th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Is this the integrity of John McCain? If so, I am not impressed.

Larry   September 13th, 2008 11:39 am ET

When did Obama suddenly get all this gray hair? Look at the picture of him on his campaign's website.

Judy   September 13th, 2008 11:39 am ET

I like John McCain and trusted him to keep his word about a civil campaign. George Bush lied and said it was just politics, now
McCain calls it just the business. George Bush governed like he campaigned and lied us into war. John McCain uses Bush neocons now. Fool us once, but we can't take it again. If he truly is a reformer he will start NOW before the election.

Iggy   September 13th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Why is McCain so so desperate to be in the white house with all these pack of lies he floats on his ads. This is a clear sign of a desperate, desperate presidential aspirant.

Danel   September 13th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Where are the honest and honorable campaign that you and Cindy promised? It looks like you are succumbing to Karl Rove politics.

Tayo, NY   September 13th, 2008 11:38 am ET

ARE WE GOING TO ALLOW McCAIN AND HIS CRONIES TO KEEP LYING ABOUT OBAMA AND DEMOCRATS.

THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND SOMETHINGS HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT.

LET CALLED A SPADE A SPADE, McCAIN IS A BORN LIER AND HE IS READY TO DO WHAT EVER IT TAKE INCLUDING LOOSING HIS INTEGRITY. HE LOVES POWER AND WILL CERTAINLY DO ANYTHING TO GET IT.

WE SHOULD STOP PRAISING HIM AS HONORABLE BECAUSE A LIER IS CERTAINLY NOT AN HONORABLE PERSON

Mark   September 13th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Two words for Obama...1) Palin, 2) Sarah.
McCain is 1% ahead in polls now.
Hmmmm, Obama is sure wishing he had picked Hillary.

Lewis Odom   September 13th, 2008 11:38 am ET

There seems to be no low to the depths that Senator McCain will go in his political advertising. This latest Spanish speaking ad on immigration is a straight out lie. As CNN points out McCain's and Obama's votes have been identical. It was a Republican filibuster that killed the Senate immigration bill. The ad is a lie, but McCain, who approves these messages, doesn't care. He would rather win an election than tell the truth.

Cynthia   September 13th, 2008 11:38 am ET

If dirty, full of lies and half truths ads win an election. Then, hands down the McCain camp will win. We know where the last 8 years have left us and 4 more years of that will have us in even more worse shape. If you are an your everyday Joe and Jane, living from paycheck to paycheck and are thinking of voting Repbulican, you might want to think again and at least consider and give the Democrats a serious look. Some of us know how to adjust and adapt to wheaver because we have done so since the beginning of our existence. Look back at history and think about when things really bad happened in this country, for example, when the stock market crashed, whowere the people jumping out of windows, off building and blowing their brains out?

David   September 13th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Another lies... are the republicans. Nooo nooooo NADDA. We know McCain.. and where he stand....LIES LIES LIES

birdie3   September 13th, 2008 11:38 am ET

lol mc cain who i think palin is running. every thing is on her palin. mc cain has nothing to say but lies so this keeps him from talking about the health care taxa ect. what a joke
lies are a way for him to keep his mouth shut .
as for his war record well that great to talk of and hes a man for doing it . but what about the thousands who died for our country.where are there bragging rights. and now he wants to keep killing our young men and women . lets get over this weird womon and get back to the issues.lies
again about the imigrants.how much more does cnn need to get back on the isssues,

Monica   September 13th, 2008 11:37 am ET

McCain has been to Mexico several times, he has sat with Mexican President and talked about migration issues, drug dealers, and the battle against crime. He did so before he was a candidate and once he was the Republican candidate.

Obama was invited to Mexico, but he preferred to go to Germany. (Of course! In Mexico no body would receive him as they did in Germany! And ego is his first concern.) But well, Obama didn't know who Hugo Chavez was, so we cannot blame him for not knowing where Mexico is and why it is of the interest of the US.

Bush Migratory Policy was rejected by the Congress. But Bush DID work on a migratory reform.

Moreover, most racial aggressions against Latino population are realized by black Americans.

Why would a smart Latino vote Obama??
No way! That makes no sense!

Loretta   September 13th, 2008 11:37 am ET

More attacks!!!

When will we hear what John McCain will be doing to fix our economy, Improve education, and provide health to every American?

No more Lies, or attacks, just stick to the issues that matter most to the American people.

Brian Wilson   September 13th, 2008 11:37 am ET

But it was Obama who added the piece of legislation that killed it.

Willa-PA   September 13th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Republican are SLIME!!! It WILL come back to bite them...

Kevin   September 13th, 2008 11:37 am ET

More lies from McCain/Palin. I am beginning to wonder if this ticket any longer has the capacity to distinguish between verifiable facts and the "truthiness" that they so eagerly embrace.

McCain will say anything to acquire the power of the presidency. That is not leadership.

Independent New Yorker   September 13th, 2008 11:37 am ET

I saw the "revealed" series. Obama did go AWOL when the issue started to get too hot for him. Guess that was as close as he could get to voting present.

This issue is important. Earlier this year, I served jury duty on a murder case involving illegal aliens. I didn't really think about the issue so much until I had to worry about serving on jury duty and not being paid for it by my company's pay policies. Also, the taxes that I pay were giving someone a public defender and a trial to an illegal alien who should not have been living and working here in the first place.

I have no issue with legal immigration. This is a country of immigrants and it adds to the richness of our American culture for people from different countries to come here in a legal way.

The system should however be reformed so that families aren't spening years in waiting for visas. Also, I've been told that many of the employees in the immigration office often don't speak English clearly.

Leslie   September 13th, 2008 11:36 am ET

McCain has sunk to the typical republican lying machine. What happened to the "maverick"? He has lost any shred of integrity and decency! We have now found how low he can go. He and Palin can continue to lie and repeat the same lies even after being corrected by many unbiased reliable sources. They obviously has Karl Rove in his pocket. Karl Rove, the person that gave the finger to the judicial system when suppoenaed to testify against the lies of the Bush Administration.

HOW CAN ANYONE THINK THIS IS ACCEPTABLE? HOW CAN ANYONE THINK THAT THESE PEOPLE ARE PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL?

PLEASE............THINK ABOUT IT!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

R. Cooper   September 13th, 2008 11:36 am ET

More hispanics support Obama than McCain! Don't think this trash ad will work!!

Garrison, Tukwila, WA   September 13th, 2008 11:36 am ET

i'm tired of these lies. I am very willing to acknowledge that there may be some other hidden nugget of truth that the McCain campaign is trying to get after here, but this ticker article just proves how sleazy the McCain campaign is getting and how stupid they think Americans are.

The sad part is the people who only see the ad on TV will probably just believe it..... because it's on TV. What a sorry state of affairs.

welches, oregon   September 13th, 2008 11:36 am ET

I think the Hispanic community in ALL of America has made their minds up – They know who'll be their allies in Washington.

Obama/Biden 'till 2024

Shane   September 13th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Regarding which side the independant voters are going to go is tricky. Depending what kind of independant thinker you are? Are you the type of independant that thinks like Jesse Ventura where you will never go either side since both sides will never recover the "national debt" . Are you the independant voter that thinks like Lou Dobbs where the major issue is immigration and illegal immigrants. Or are you the independant voter that thinks they haven't decided to vote for republican or democrat yet but usually vote for there party but neither convinced them this year so far. If anyone knows other independent thinkers please remind me, im thinking Ralph Nader and that other republican candidate in the primaries Paul but i forgot his last name. I do think that those undecided one's will eventually go fo Mccain though.

Big D   September 13th, 2008 11:35 am ET

McCain's ads have been so full of lies and distortions. They've repeated lies that have already been debunked. They repeat smears that they've already been called out on. They don't seem to have any concern about whether their statements are true or fair or accurate. And they sure don't want to tell us anything about their own positions. Has McCain had any ads that have said anything positive about him? It seems like they've all been attack ads against Obama (and distorted misleading ones at that). So McCain has no integrity, and doesn't care what lies he needs to tell if it will help him win he election.

jed   September 13th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Let history show that win or lose, McCain is a liar.

Jeff   September 13th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Liar, liar pants on fire. McCain should wear asbestos pants.

alex   September 13th, 2008 11:35 am ET

So if he disagrees with Obama then he diagrees with himself because they casts the same vote. McCain is confused!!!

Vicki   September 13th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Has McCain sunk to a new low? Wasn't he the candidate who was going to run a "clean" campaign? I guess that was a lie too!!

R. Cooper   September 13th, 2008 11:35 am ET

More hispanics support Obama than McCain! Don't this trash ad will work!!

Kep   September 13th, 2008 11:35 am ET

The republicans have no shame. Hypocrits.

DominicanoForObama   September 13th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Does the McSame campaign really think that we (The hispanic community) are really this stupid???

We all know the Republican party don't care a bit about our folks.

Why don't the media calls McBush on all of his lies?

Just watch us all vote for "REAL CHANGE" and not just a pig with lipstick on it.

Si se puede!!!
Dominicanos con Obama.

Rodham Democrat   September 13th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Is Sen. McCain crazy? Has his old age finally got to him?

He is totally playing with fire on this issue because it is he who slammed his own vote on the issue when running in the Republican primary this year.

Why is Sen. McCain flip flopping? What happened to standing on his principles and being an independent maverick?

The OLD John McCain would never do an ad like this.
The NEW John McCain has.
The only change he's proving to be is that he's changing himself.

Kristy   September 13th, 2008 11:34 am ET

The hypocrisy just keeps on going. How can McCain get away with BLATANT lies in almost every ad. I know I am preaching to the choir , for the most past , on this website but DO NOT be fooled by the politics of fear and manipulation.

Obama is our hope for the future.

Reg   September 13th, 2008 11:33 am ET

So, we have now clearly gone from misrepresentation to outright lying. McCain should be ASHAMED.

R - TN   September 13th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Here we go again with the misleading ads by the Republicans. If we as Americans are FOOLED again this election cycle by misleading claims, then deserve the same outcome from the past 8 years.

WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SAYING ENOUGH IS ENOUGH BY OUR VOTE. OUR VOTE IS OUR VOICE!

Barbara   September 13th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Obviously, this country will be run by Rove/Limbaugh if this lying works.

Independent in NH   September 13th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Where is the real John McCain?

We can not trust anything that John McCain says anymore.

It very sad to see someone throw away his integrity for a position of power. And if he wins, will he abuse that power as Bush has?

I was always a admirer of John McCain. I was pulling for him to be Kerry's VP. That has all changed now and we have to change the old divisive partisan politics in this country.

That why I am voting for Obama, The Change We Need on Nov 4.

sam   September 13th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Mccain is a hypocrite .

gerri   September 13th, 2008 11:32 am ET

They both have this issue wrong.The American people, for the most part want the border closed,ports tightened and illegals sent home to start over and wait in line like everyone else.There is nothing worse than a line jumper,be it at a concert or a store, etc.

Tim C   September 13th, 2008 11:32 am ET

John McCain lied? You're kidding! Actually, McCain continues to make it clear that he would rather lose his integrity than lose an election.

I actually considered voting for McCain a few months ago, but after realizing that he is no maverick, and that he cares more about appealing to the ultra-rightwing wingnuts than finding middle ground for the overwhelming majority of Americans who are middle of the road, I've recently decided, in the words of Mrs. Clinton "No McCain, no Palin, no way"

welches, oregon   September 13th, 2008 11:32 am ET

see, only when elections are close can they be stolen – much as we witnessed in 2000. You are all being played liked violins.

Recall that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize what the Bush Administration has done to us to our Country and our reputation in the world. And you feel so helpless to stop it, to turn it around, to start making our Country better.

But you don't really want McCain, you don't really buy into the conservative platform, you don't CARE if his VP pick is a liar or corrupt – you just got a hard-on for 'er !!!!

Start thinking with your head – the one which houses your brain or else that sinking feeling will never go away.

We have this one chance at a more peaceful world. This one chance to get control of the planet and our needs. Do you really think the GOP is going to help you? Has the current administration done anything to help you in the last 8 years? Is the country and the world better off for the Bush Administration? THINK. We will continue on this current path if republicans continue in their power hungry, money grabbing, corruption laden ways.

Haven't you been lied to, deceived and fooled ENOUGH yet?

BenInOhio   September 13th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Does anyone notice that McCain's ads these days do more than just distort the truth? Hmm...It seems to me that he will say anything and do anything – right or wrong, truthful or fabricated – to get elected. If I can remember correctly, it was members of John McCain's party that killed the immigration bills in both the house and the senate. And for McCain to now come around and blame Obama and the democrats for that is a blatant lie.

Jeffrey Levitt   September 13th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Reminds me of cold-war Pravda article which gave results of footrace in which the Soviets reported that their runner was second and the American runner was "next to last." it was a two-man race. The American won. The Republican motto still is: Never underestimate the stupidity of the American voter."

joel   September 13th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Well it looks like Frank Castanza and Eliene Beanes are leading, but there is an old saying... 'no lie shall live forever.'

al in memphis   September 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Why don't they start these ads by saying. " For the uniformed and those who don't value facts" these ads are for you to give us the only thing we need from you - your vote.

I thought we were trying to get people to value being educated and informed - that would mean people might make the right decision. Can't have that because the government might actually become an agent for the people

wale azeez   September 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET

lying cain....where's the honor now?....You know the way his campaign spews lies everyday makes me doubt the authencity of all his vietname fairy tales (especially the cross one)

bob in LA   September 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET

McCain says he "approves this messege" and stands by themwhen provent he ads are lies.
Is this the way we want the next President to act? If you said yes, then you do want four more of the same.
McPalin is pale in comparrison to OBiden.

amy   September 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Thank you CNN for finally bringing the truth out into the open. Your silence in the past along with your own "parroting" of what the candidates have said in their camaigns have led America in thinking that just because someone said something and you reported on it that it was news. NOW you've become valuable as a news source. It will also put an end to the Rove-style of politics where the truth is never found out. Keep doing what you did here today and we will trust you as an unbiased news source.

Edward   September 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I think the Republicans are losing their edge. It makes little sense to proclaim obvious lies when there are 54 days left until the vote. That gives the press and the opposition lots of time to correct the lie.

I remember those wonderful times when George Bush's team utterly slimed John McCain in South Carolina with lies just a few days before the vote. It is far better to brazenly lie later on, John and Sarah.

Brandon   September 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I have seen this ad its ridiculous! I cant beelive the types of ads that Jonn McCain "Approves" Where are the harsh commercials from Obama? HAVE YET TO SEE ONE

Former Republican for OBAMA   September 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET

JUST ANOTHER DEVIOUS MCSHAME DOUBLE

& TRIPLE TALK. MCSENILE SUPPORTS WHATEVER

HIS LOBBYISTS SUPPORT AT THE TIME. HE IS FOR

THEN HE GETS A CALL FROM A BIGGER LOBBYIST

THEN A FEW MINUETS LATTER HE IS AGAINST IT. ALL

MCSLEAZO WORKS FORE IS THAT 13 HOUSE, WHILE THE

REST OF US ARE LOSING THE ONLY ONE WE HAVE. HE

IS NOTHING BUT A SENILE GERIATRIC BUSH; WAR, POVERTY,

FEAR, HATE, BIGOTRY, DIVISIVENESS & MORAL BANKRUPTCY.

Mark Dunlop   September 13th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Is there any question now as to what candidate will do or say anything to get elected? John McCain who has said he would vote against his own immigration bill now uses that bill in a totally distorted and dishonest way to discredit the candidate who hasn't flip-flopped. Note also it is in Spanish so his conservative supporters will never hear how he speaks from both sides of his mouth

Eliot   September 13th, 2008 11:29 am ET

I cannot live in a country who has a leader that is based on lies. This is the United States of America. Is this what we have come to? If McCain is elected, that will be the end of this country. I put my money on that. For people that are voting for McCain, you have no idea about what you are doing. It is funny how McCain preys on the voters who they do not think are well-informed of the issues. It is not a coincidence that Obama leads in young voters, college graduates, people in the city, etc. McCain is going after whites who did not go to college, and people in rural areas. My hope is that everyone will become informed and know what is going on in YOUR country. Do not be naive. McCain and his people are wolves in sheep's clothing. It will be a disaster beyond what anyone can imagine. We have so many outlets to information now, and yet so many people are deceived and uninformed. I pray that people will attain some discernment. For people who say they are evangelicals, etc, why do you not have any discernment on what is going on. Pray for that! Why can't you see the truth? Jesus will provide you with discernment if you pray for it, and I promise you, the truth will set you free.

tsolow   September 13th, 2008 11:29 am ET

The republicans are trying to take advantage of the fact that the vast majority of voters are uninformed.

It really is cynical politics.

wisconsin   September 13th, 2008 11:29 am ET

This is american politics. it doesnt matter whether media exopose this lie or not. Mccain is going to win. I have a friend who is still circulating an email saying Obama is a muslim in Ohio. It is not about the issues. It is about culture and race.

Jim   September 13th, 2008 11:28 am ET

McCain and his campaign continue to use the same sleazy Bush/Rove tactics that include character disparagement, obfuscation, misdirection and outright lying. McCain is becoming slimier and slimier.

jack1088   September 13th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Help me understand why this attack ad is not reported as the lie that it is.

Breck   September 13th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Will this Republican scumbag ever stop lying? Dear Lord, how can we elect this lying hypocrite to office?

Al, NY   September 13th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Is McCain kidding? Who writes this stuff? He must be following the orders of Rove (or a Rove clone) that says "lie outright. As long as you keep saying it, the lemmings will follow"

Flo   September 13th, 2008 11:27 am ET

It doesn't matter, McCon is a lier should people believe him? We know that McCon and dady litlle girl Sarah are two cons artist that would lead us into destruction, they are not about people, they don't care if some of us live or die, they just want power. That is so sad, I feel sad for Sarah.

Ron from Baltimore   September 13th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Again and again, the Republicans demonstrate how a McCain-Palin administration would carry out its government: Lies, innuendo, shadow rumors, apparently repeated and repeated. Must have learned this from Bush/Cheney/Rove.

Let's ask ourselves: Is McCain showing us now how he would approach foreign governments, big business, and other rivals? Is he telling us he will use bullying and lies to get his way WITH THE WHOLE WORLD??? If we think we've lost much of the respect we once had as a nation, I'm afraid we haven't seen anything yet.

Please, someone wake him up.

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   September 13th, 2008 11:27 am ET

"Obama and McCain cast identical votes in the major congressional showdowns on the issue last year. Both men cast votes in favor of an unsuccessful early June effort to end a filibuster. Later that month, they voted again to end debate on the issue – but again failed to shut down the filibuster effort, led for the most part by Republican senators."

Only in the delusional land of Republicanville would the same vote make McCain right and Obama wrong.

The press needs to keep hitting McCain's constant lies hard: if McCain lies this often this early, then he is truly Bush-incarnate.

Ohio Voter   September 13th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Seems like yet *another* lie by the McCain camp. Has McCain completely forgotten what truth and honor mean?

Mike   September 13th, 2008 11:27 am ET

It is a shame that John McCain has based his campaign on lying to the American people. This is the third advertisement in the last few days that have consisted of lies. What happened to honor?

Sharon from Virginia   September 13th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Obama camp you must get aggressive....stop the lies the Repugs are sending out. Why are you waiting so long to stop this.
CNN Please post my statement

chuckinCT   September 13th, 2008 11:26 am ET

It will never end by the Republicans...can't run on issues, slander and lie..Karl Rove at his best.

dean   September 13th, 2008 11:26 am ET

obama should start a series of ads called "liar" every time mccain puts out an ad that lies which is almost all of them obama should put out a similar ad stating its another lie and finishing the ad with " do you want to vote for a liar" yes this is harsh but it is obviously the truth. like the jet that was sold on ebay for a profit. this was an obvious lie and mccain is on tape saying it. call it what it is a lie is a lie and no one likes a lier.......................

Just wondering   September 13th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Why doesn't this headline say, "Misleading McCain ad slams Obama.....?

That's what this story is about. You clearly demonstrate that the ad is untrue. It's not an opinion piece.

Press complicity is part of the reason they're getting away with spreading sound-bite lies to people who prefer easy lies to hard and complex truths.

rich o   September 13th, 2008 11:25 am ET

While both sides seem to be willing to stretch facts, McCain is going over the top and appears willing to do and say anything at this point. He needs to change his tactics or he will become known as a liar.

And Obama needs to not be pulled into the same level of falsehoods. Or this fiscally conservative, socially liberal, Obama leaning voter will be tempted to go third party.

BYW; I recommend checking out factcheck.org as companion reading to this site. It's sad that the level of discourse in this country is so low. Maybe it matches the low level of politcal intelligence of my fellow Americans. Please prove me wrong.

Tim   September 13th, 2008 11:25 am ET

So, "Obama and McCain cast identical votes" and therefore must be "congressional allies." I can certainly see why McCain is worried. If the actual voting records are aired publicly, McCain must be seen as one of those "POISON PILLS" who made the immigration reform fail.

Just like McCain – use an ad to tells half truths and / or lies.

CJG   September 13th, 2008 11:25 am ET

We the people are not stupid as the MCCain camp thinks ....

Oops !!! well we did keep DUBBA for a 2nd term due to false ads and lies and the swift boat issue. It worked then , but come on people fool me once shame on you , fool me twice and shame on me! We deserve what we get when we do not listen and learn the truth.

Do your homework and you will realize these ads are lies! The Dems might puts out some disrepectful ads too , but at least they are dealing with actual facts they put a spin on . Not out and out lies like is what is happening with the MCCain campaign. And I use to repect MCCain but no more ... I watched him on the View and he did not give a straight answer and insisted his ads were factual .....NOT!!!!

Brett   September 13th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Why don't you journalists have the guts to call the statements in ads such as these what they are? Outright lies! It is inherently wrong to let the candidates lie to the American people without calling them out on it.

Melissa - Wisconsin   September 13th, 2008 11:25 am ET

When will the media start calling McCain out on all of his lies? It's sad that we have to leave the tough questions to The View, isn't it?

PA   September 13th, 2008 11:24 am ET

How can anyone honor such a dishonorable man? John McCain is not half the man he used to be.

Dave   September 13th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Just more of the same from lying McCain. He is desperately trying to find the scum on the bottom of the barrel and so far seems to be finding success in doing so. Hopefully the American public is smart enough to see through his abhorrent, despicable approach.

This is NOT American Idol!!   September 13th, 2008 11:24 am ET

I am getting SO SICK of the disgusting, lying McCain campaign. As a Canadian looking in, I sure hope Americans see beyond these Swift Boat tactics and actually consider who has the most important qualifications for being President of the US. It's all about judgement people, experience has proven time and time again not to be an adequate indicator of success in this role. It is judgement, and McCain's has been appalling.

Brandon   September 13th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Just another Karl Rove attack. I just truly hope the nation isn't fooled for a 3rd time. :(

georgia independent   September 13th, 2008 11:24 am ET

It's clear now – McCain was dropped on his head somewhere along the way. I don't get it – if they voted the same way – how can McCain criticize?

Another example of how when McCain has nothing really bad to say – he just makes nothing sound bad.

What a "leader" and what "change".

PaulMo   September 13th, 2008 11:24 am ET

More lies from the "Straight Talk Express". When you don't have a policy platform to run on, just lie.

David Goldman for OBAMA   September 13th, 2008 11:23 am ET

MCSHAME SUPPORTS NO GROUP IN THIS

COUNTRY THAT CAN'T GIVE HIM THAT OTHER

13TH HOUSE.HE COULDN'T CAR LESS IF WE ALL GOT

THE PLAGUE AS LONG AS THE GREEDY VILE OLD

SENILE BIGOT GOT A DOLLAR FOR EVERY PERSON

MEETING THEIR DEMISE. AND HIS RECORD OF 26

YEARS OF FLIP-FLOPPING FROM LOBBYIST TO LOBBYIST

GROUP PROVES THAT WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT.

Brian   September 13th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Wow the McCain has no problems with flat out lying.

Republican supporter response "the MSM is biased". When you listen to nothing but Beck, Limbaugh, O'Reilly and etc..... anything with common sense and logic is biased compared to their warped views

jen   September 13th, 2008 11:23 am ET

The MCCain-Palin ticket has turned into a misleading if not a lying fest!!! They claim to be Christians but have no problem lying through the skin of their teeth-for all of you Christians out there- look at these two again!!

Angry   September 13th, 2008 11:23 am ET

ENOUGH!

sharon walker   September 13th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Dear Friends:
God warns of the movement and affront of man against another nation. He made many languages as such. The Latinos want our land our government and avengance from the Alamo. Send them back. WE are not the answer to their cowardly acts as they do not stand up and take back and mold the societies to be good in their nations. So why should we have to endure thier crimes, and their wants, wants, wants, Go back to your government as they have shelters. Seek them out and protect this nation it is your constitutional duty. For we the people of the USA vote and speak out.

Protect your nation! For the Children and Tomorrow.

chris   September 13th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Mccain is no man of honor. If Mccain can lie about these things how do we know he is telling the truth about his POW experience?

Mark   September 13th, 2008 11:22 am ET

This is not surprising. It's just one of a series of recent ads from McCain in which the content does not match the facts. But thankfully it seems that he is getting called out on it quicker and quicker with each new fabrication.

Art Michaelson   September 13th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Here is a perfect example of Carl Rove's trained DIRTY TRICKS political activists. LIERS< LIES< LIES< . Half truths, twisted facts. These are the very same guys who SLIMED McCain in 2000 in his contest against BUSH. These Carl Rove operatives at that time circulated the rumor that McCain had fathered a BLACK CHILD.. The dark skinned girl was an adopted child from BENGLEDESH. How low these SCUMBAGS will go is unknown. But John McCain is enjoying every moment of it. WAKE UP AMERICA. You may get a 73 year old man with a history of life theatening CANCER (MELANOMA) with an unqualified self serving LIER ,unvetted person waiting in the wings ONE HEART BEAT AWAY FROM THE OVAL OFFICE. Can we afford to take such a chance??????

John   September 13th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Why does every single McCain ad lie or mislead?

Oh yeah... because lying is justified if your opponent doesn't agree to subject the country to a series of ridiculous town hall meetings unlike any in the history of US presidential debates. Yes, according to McCain, the most egregious lies and slander are perfectly okay if your opponent hasn't agreed to coddle every single one of your lunatic demands.

If we elect the McCain Pain Train, this country will deserve every bit of the nightmare the next four years will be.

d Berry   September 13th, 2008 11:21 am ET

McCain is using the media to drown out Obama's message. And it's working some what. The media needs to stop reacting to McCain's negative ads and foucs on the issues. Plus call McCain out even more.....

Alexander Campbell   September 13th, 2008 11:21 am ET

McCain is just running scared because he knows he's going to lose

Annie   September 13th, 2008 11:21 am ET

McCain said clearly during the CNN forum on Thursday night and again on The View yesterday that the tone of his campaign would have been different if Obama agreed to do the town hall meetings McCain wanted. I expect that this last week of McCain's nonstop lies and negative ads are only a preview of how ugly it's' going to get. This man's nastiness scares the heck out of me.

Frannie   September 13th, 2008 11:21 am ET

I think that the blatant lies coming from the republican party and Senator McCain's office should be considered slander and should be actionable.

What is wrong with these people?

Why and how is this allowed?

This is just the kind of tactics that the Obama campaign is trying to change, but I must say, I am so disappointed in the American people. You would think that after 8 years of the Bush Administration and all of the ugliness, people would b e hungry for genuine change! It seems that people are still buying this stuff.

Joseph   September 13th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Another Lie Of Course.

Par for the Course.

Alright Obama – Slam Back Hard.

Joan   September 13th, 2008 11:20 am ET

OMG, what a shocker. Republicans up to their usual lies, misstatements, and cynical snickering up their elitist sleeves at the intelligence of Everyman.

Brian   September 13th, 2008 11:20 am ET

How in the world does John McCain get away with these lies? I wish he would focus on the issues and stop lying to the American people. I hope America does not fall for these lies on election day.

LouAnn   September 13th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Will the lies never stop? The longer this goes on, the less I like McCain. I used to think he was okay, but since he has brought Palin on board, I question is ability to make important decisions. If he makes rash illogical decisions like this, if he were president, what other foolish decisions would he make? His nasty, lie filled commercials have caused me to dislike this man very much.

Johnnylama   September 13th, 2008 11:20 am ET

How can this man get away with flat out lies?! He's not even stretching the truth anymore. He's just plain making stuff up. He must think people are stupid, and sadly, maybe he's right. : (

Hillary supporter   September 13th, 2008 11:20 am ET

I haven't hear anything on Obama side regarding benefits for hispanic not even on the democratic convention, Obama doesn't care about us, he doesn't know how we stand right now on latinamerica on what is happening with venezuela, bolivia, mexico etc,etc, he hasn't been in or traveling in latinamerica, the only person I haved seen is McCain he's been there, he had fought for two reforms for people who really deserves permanet residense or visa. Obama will need us before november 4. I'm Hispanic proud American citizen and like Democratic Delegate Donna Brazile says on one interview Obama doesn't need the Hispanic vote to win. I will vote for McCain for a real change.

Mike   September 13th, 2008 11:20 am ET

What a complete scumbag John McCain has become. But, hey, that's what happens when you get into bed with Karl Rove. That, and you don't get a fair share of the covers. Let's hope for all our sakes, that only 49% of Ohioans are fooled by his mud slinging, his half truths and his outright lies.

Gloria   September 13th, 2008 11:19 am ET

We ALREADY HAVE guest worker programs, as well as pathways to citizenship. We DO NOT need anymore types of guest worker programs. I am sure glad McCain promised a clean campaign. Just check out all the news articles from many sources today on the web to catch up on all the lies McCain is getting away with.

Steve   September 13th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Shameful. There is no lie nor no depth to which McCain will not stoop to to win. Why doesn't he blame Obama for Pearl Harbor?

David   September 13th, 2008 11:17 am ET

More of thesame.

How can a God fearing man? People calling themselfs Christians, be telling lies of this size??
God is watching and they should know that there is no excuse on the last day.
My Bible said: in the time of ignorance God overlooks.

But knowing the truth and turning it upside down. God will not overlook it.

McCain is a Puppet   September 13th, 2008 11:17 am ET

McCain is flat out lying!

This is not a very honorable way to run a campaign.

Is this the kind of dirty politics McCain will use to run the country?

Dr. Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   September 13th, 2008 11:17 am ET

MCSENILE IS SUCH A LIER.

HE LIES ALL DAY LONG OR AT LEAST

UNTIL HIS SENILE VILE LITTLE, AND

I MEAN LITTLE MID FADES OUT THINKING

ABOUT THOSE 12 HOUSES. HE THINKS LATINOS

CAN'T READ, HEAR OR THINK FOR THEMSELVES.

MCBIGOT HAS FLIP-FLOPPED ON IMMIGRATION A 100 TIMES.

Timber (ex dem)   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

The truth has always hurt Obama. He did not like it when Hillary spoke the truth and he certainly does not like it from McPalin. Nostradamus said that when the next antichrist comes he will be a good speaker, convincing and seem righteous and will lie his way into the Whitehouse.
This sounds awfully like Mr. Obama. He is not fooling me, I will never vote for him even though that means I will have to vote republican for the first time.

Rob   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

John McCain clearly understands that there is no chance in hell that they can win with the facts and issues, so they decided to follow the bush approach to get into white house. The media has the responsibility to put the facts in front of the people and call John McCain as out right Liar. The Republic party strategy of scare the people scare the media and win the elections is also effecting the media. Media is failing this country.

Donald, Canton,NC   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

When is this going to end?

I'm sicked and tired of hearing the major lies, distortions, half-truths from the McCain/Palin campaign.

When is the national news media going to put a halt to this and start pinning candidates down to specific answers on questions instead of letting them side-step the issue.

If this is the best that ALL national news media outlets can do, then they collectively n eed to relinquish their broadcast licenses to the FCC.

You are doing nothing short of a major disservice to the American people and this country.

My advice to you is cover the news, but not invent it. SHUT UP or PUT UP!!!

Jay   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

As disgusting as it is, the McCain campaign's strategy of 'lies lies and more lies' is working. They're wisely playing to the intellectual laziness of many Americans, and once again, that approach is turning the tide to the R's as it has in recent elections. As a centrist, it's hard to watch this happen once again, but it's hard to deny the effectiveness of this strategy. As long as Americans simply swallow what's being fed, this situation will persist.

Jean   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

This is "ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING" I heard tremendous respect for McCain. If you have to stoop this low to win a vote, just makes me wonder if you are worth to lead the American people.. Over and over, you are getting caught in lies. This kind of lies are the ones that are hurting the America people, this kind of lies with no fact checks are the ones that Bush administration exercise towards the Iraq, war. McCain could not even respect the 9/11 victims, when he aired negative ads in Colorado.

There seem to also be lack of synergy between Palin and McCain issues.
and Palin's remarks on the war as God sent war, does that imply that she thinks of it as "HOLY WAR" Just something does not seem right, but GOD BLESS THE U.S.A

CNN PLEASE POST

come on....   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Will CNN PLEASE start POINTING OUT in the HEADLINES of their stories - THE FACTS - that John McCain is a LIAR in his attacks? It is not enought to hear both sides - hear from both campaigns. The corporate media has a moral obligation to point out THE TRUTH of the matter - not just make quotes from the sides. This is JOURNALISM - not be-fair-to-the-GOPism.

Joe Regis   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Once again lies and deception by the repubs. Obama sponsored a bill last year to secure the borders, for immigration reform and a secure path to citizenship.

This the work of somebody who is ready to lead "Pero listos para Gobernar".

Obama will bring prosperity and security to th people of America again.

Pero listos para Gobernar!

Obama/Biden 08/12.

Eric Jack   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Just a thought... the counter punch to this would to tell Hispanic voters how the Republican led congress killed this bill, let's show the votes. Wouldn't these ads put Republicans on the defense in those states. Hispanics aren't stupid... that know pander, sincerity, and who & what is in there best interests!

Also what Republicans and their ilk don't seem to understand, when you denigrate Women, African-Americans, Hispanics, Gays, you're denigrating them all. What have republican done in the last 8 years for any group.

Obama!

IL voter   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Don't blame McCain. He can't remember where he stands on MANY issues, what he voted for, or whether or not he was even present to vote. He also thinks we're too stupid to go to factcheck to validate his claims. Then again, he's not computer literate himself, so I guess it just doesn't occur to him. Give an old guy a break.

Carol   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

You old Mudslinger

enough   September 13th, 2008 11:16 am ET

This is why McCain might very well win. He and his campaign officials will lie and cheat their way to victory. Gosh, he used to be such an honorable man. Or, did he? Before he made the honorable decision to stay in Hanoi and face lord-knows-what in the torture chambers, he was a trouble making ladies man at Annapolis. After Hanoi, he used his new wife's money to campaign his way into a Senate seat.
Why do we give him so much credit while, at the same time, discounting everything that Obama has done? Obama is elitist? PLEASE. GIVE ME A BREAK. Nothing is more elite than the US Naval Academy. ENOUGH with the lies, hypocrisy, and spin from "Bush's Brain" and the republican robots who watch Fox News. Makes my stomach sick.

niktex OBIDEN!   September 13th, 2008 11:15 am ET

he would... republican=liars

K.C   September 13th, 2008 11:15 am ET

McCain does it again and sinks to a new low. Again he distorts his own record and distorts the facts. The fact is that both McCain and Obama voted identically. Does McCain really think Americans are that stupid!

Virginia   September 13th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I cannot believe how low McCain has sunk. To think I used to respect him. Everything that's coming out of his mouth is a lie.

Bri   September 13th, 2008 11:15 am ET

McCain do you really think your divisive tactics are go scare the Hispanics into voting for you...from a woman who's husband is Hispanic...you'd better think again. Your campaign truly is divisive and pathetic. You use to be a man of caliber...what happened to you?

Rodney   September 13th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Does McCain even know what the truth is anymore??? Yesterday he lied about palins record on the view saying she never took any earmarks as govenor. She took 450 million as governor so that was clearly a lie. Then the BS ads he ran earlier in week was complete lies about sex education and the pig comment. He keeps saying Obama is going to raise taxes when his tax plan clearly will not raise taxes, even several republicans agree that Obamas tax plan will reduce taxes. Now this ad.. Where he tries to make obama look bad when he voted for the same thing.. What total and complete lies.. He has totally lost the honor he had when he was in military, I have lost all respect for him. He has been in washington way to long and has been hanging out with his lobbyist friends to long to..
OBAMA 08

Jerry   September 13th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Is the McCain campaign capable of producing one truthful, non-misleading ad?

It doesn't look like it.

Carlos, NJ   September 13th, 2008 11:15 am ET

When isn't McCain attacking Barack Obama through ludacris ads? McCain only gets any coverage by the press through Palin's apperances and his ads. McCain and Bush represent the same policies, and it doesn't matter how much he steals Obama's slogan for "Change," America sees straight through it. Please stop trying to manipulate us into thinking McCain is really for change. The guy has been in the Washington all these years, and for the last 8 alone has voted with President Bush 90% of the time. How is that "Change?" Is it change now, because he wants your vote? Republicans will say and do anything to get you to vote for them. Let's stand up truth and for ourselves. We've had a failed President for 8 years, let's now elect a new leader and get ourselves out of this mess. VOTE OBAMA!

Rolando   September 13th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Spin, Spin, Spin. Can we expect anything else from McSame? I'm a hispanic voter and I realize that if it was up to republicans, I would be thrown out of this country.

Jen, Gainesville, FL   September 13th, 2008 11:14 am ET

How can such McCain lies not confronted? He really is losing or has lost his integrity to win an election.

Ozzy   September 13th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Typical republican lies. This goes to show that they can't win on the issues so they resort to lying to the American public.

tony   September 13th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Spare me–Barbara Walters-
Barabara–you day is over-Time for the rocking chair–
Talk about hipocrites–
She lives very nicely–Thank goodness Cindy put her in her place-McCain tried to be respectful–

BTW–WE will reform anyone who tries to use Porkbarrel spending for their benefit-I think he's giving everyone an opportunity to clean up their act-
That philosophy appears to be over Barbara's head–

Kid Icarus   September 13th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Mccain is SCUM

Julie P   September 13th, 2008 11:13 am ET

McCain lies and we know he lies.

elana   September 13th, 2008 11:13 am ET

McCain- please stop. Country First? What a joke. You are such a piece of crap. You swear on your integrity and then lie. You swore you'd be civilized and you smear. As a mom, I weep for my kid's futre if you are elected.

Alan   September 13th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Why are Republicans airing commercials consisting of lies? They lied about Obama teaching sex-ed to kindergarten kids, about the lipstick on a pig comment and now this? Why doesn't anyone call them out on lies?!

Lynn   September 13th, 2008 11:12 am ET

How can McCain lie like this and people belive him? This is getting really absurd!

Jerry   September 13th, 2008 11:12 am ET

John mcCain is a dishonorable man leading a dishonorable campaign. The truth is that their is no difference in an of their votes in the senate. The truth is that John McCain has turned into a serial liar. shame on you john mccain.

Joan   September 13th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Senator McCain has done NOTHING for Arizona even after being in Washington for over twenty years. The illegal alien problem is out of control and it is only recently he was interested. Now since he is running for president he sides witrh the citizens that a fence should be built.HELLO! The drug runners and the drugs are coming over the border and the killings are out of control. Have you ever known of a U.S. senator who has never once tried to get some well needed earmarks for his own state? That is McCain and he is proud of that. He would rather allocate money for the people of Iraq and to build their country than do anything for the tax paying citizens of Arizona. If he can't take care of his own state he won't be able to take care of the country. Wake up people!

Mary   September 13th, 2008 11:12 am ET

I know now why Republicans win elections. They spare no mercy. They will lie, cheat and steal if their own personal agenda is victorious. Why would you want McCain and Palin in the white house, certainly you can see what they are doing. The sad part, they don't even care if they are found out to be liars. What does that say about their character. In today's society it is well time people stand on their own feet and not degrade themselves and their intire party for personal gain.

Bri   September 13th, 2008 11:12 am ET

OMG! Ths is sickening. McCain/Palin are the new Mavericks, huh?...Yeah, the new Mavericks of lying. So much of McCain saying he'll run a clean campaign...What a smear job. Sen. McCain you seriously disappoint me.

Joe Duluth, GA   September 13th, 2008 11:11 am ET

How low will McCain stoop? I can't believe how this campaign continues to produce ad after ad that are simply false. I am amazed at the lack of honesty and ethics coming out of the "Straight Talk Express." The McCain I respected and trusted a few years ago is long gone.

good citizen   September 13th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Why do the republicans (specially McCain) run negative ads like that. Why is the american public put up with these? why don't the press condemn those. Sad day for America.

gate   September 13th, 2008 11:11 am ET

More lies from the McSame camp? Big surprise. 8 years of Republican lies is enough.

Emily   September 13th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I am really getting sick of McCain's lies, over & over again and the hockey mom scares the hell out of me. After seeing her interviews I now believe she is such a phony. Being a Republican all my life and suffering through the last 8 years, I certainly will not be voting Republican this year.

Natasha   September 13th, 2008 11:10 am ET

McCain can't speak english and to have a spanish ad....is even more disturbing......LOL

Sherry, Atlanta   September 13th, 2008 11:10 am ET

McCain's only knowledge/experience with leadership...continue to lie. And he's caught everytime!

I understand why Other Countries laugh at the American People..."WE ACTUALLY PROVE, THAT WE ARE STUPID!

LOOK AT THE POLLS. . .NEVER SHOULD BE CLOSE!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-'12

Sherry for Obama   September 13th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Once again the shameful republican party using smear and down right lies to finangle their way into the white house,

How anyone in their right mind could vote for these theives is beyond me.

OBAMA / BIDEN 08

traci, TX   September 13th, 2008 11:10 am ET

thats right Mccain...continue depending on fooling the people who you think are stupid or illiterate. Spanish people are not all iliterate, and this should have been a perfect time to talk about your own record. its strong enough by itself without lies and bush-rove tactics. Will the real Mccain please stand up? You owe it to the voters to reveal who you will be after elections are over. I dont like the split personality John, who says the words "honor" and "integrity" but does not mean them. I realize that you lost the election the last time by refusing to participate in the lies. But this time, its obviously "election first"

SAGG   September 13th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Man, McCain's constantly attacking, isn't he? Tomorrow, it'll be something else...

ruralmom   September 13th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Thanks for getting the real facts out on this one...Obama needs all the help he can get to keep these Republican lies from taking over. It's time for real, honest, information. This election is too important.

Mickey D   September 13th, 2008 11:10 am ET

ADDICTION is a epidemic in this country. Baffling and powerful to those who don't suffer. We as citizens, have enabled this addiction and it's time it stop. We have to demand truth and require the media to demand it as well.

If the Republicans are really about change, an INTERVENTION is necessary. Seek treatment and follow these steps for life:

1. "Admit that you are powerless over your lies and hypocracy and that your interviews have become unmanageable."
2. "Come to believe that your higher power can restore you to sanity"
3. "Make a decision to turn your will and your lies over to the care of God as you understand Him"
4. "Make a searching and fearless moral inventory of yourselves."
5.."Admit to God, to yourselves, and to the citizens of this country the exact nature of your wrongs."
6. "Be entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character."
7. "Humbly asked Him to remove your shortcomings."
8. "Make a list of all citizens you have harmed, and become willing to make amends to them all."
9. "Make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others."
10. "Continue to take personal inventory and when you are wrong, promptly admit it.
11. "Seek through prayer and meditation to improve your conscious contact with God as you understand Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for you not lie or mislead and the power to carry that out."
12. "Once you have had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, try to carry this truth to citizens of the US, and to practice these principles in all your affairs."

Maddie, Hartford, Ct.   September 13th, 2008 11:09 am ET

What a pathetic attempt to get the Latino vote. I never ever would have believed that McCain would have run such a disgisting campaign.

kirsten   September 13th, 2008 11:09 am ET

I'm so sick of McCain and his BS ads. His excuse that if Obama would have just done town hall meetings with him and this would be a different race is ridiculus. Just because Obama doesn't want to travel aroun the country doing meetings is NO EXCUSE TO LIE to the public.

Mitzie   September 13th, 2008 11:09 am ET

So McCain is willing to lose the presidency to win a war. Apparently he is not willing to tell the truth in order to will a presidency. Wow, this is a man that I had truly admired. I honestly believed the "maverick" tag. Now, the man who derided the politics of Bush/Rove in 2000 and said he intended to run a civil and respectful campaign has shown his desperation. He lies about Sarah Palin's record on earmarks and consistantly runs ads telling out and out lies about Barack Obama. Amazing! My respect for him ended.

Njeri   September 13th, 2008 11:09 am ET

I don't understand how the McCain camp can get away with these lies.

juan in NM   September 13th, 2008 11:09 am ET

That figures. Why would mccain not lie to hispanic people as well? How does the campaign keep telling outright lies and get away with it. We all know that he is in bed with bush on immigration.

No more lies!
Obama'biden 08'
Si se puede!

Slwhndfan   September 13th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Are there no national guidelines for truth in political ads? When companies use lies (either outright or by ommission) and deliberately try to mislead the public we have "truth in advertizing" yet with something as important as who will be elected president it seems you can say whatever you want. This tactic worked to get Dubya in office twice, and now we're seeing McCain (who used to be an honorable man – shame on you!!!) and his campaign doing the same thing. Sarah Palin may have eventually "stopped the bridge to nowhere", but she kept the money for something else! Isn't that worse? And the claim she's aginst earmarks ... she's very high on the list of governors asking for earmarks! The kindergaten sex education ad – another lie – and now this. Shame on you John McCain!! I supported you 8 years ago because you were an honest man who truly cared. You have lost my respect AND any chance of winning my vote.

Bill Colorado   September 13th, 2008 11:08 am ET

WTG John! ..keep hitting them where it hurts. Seems to me the Obama campaign is always a day late in their weak ineffective attacks.

Crystal   September 13th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Mccain is a dirty little man. Too bad he wasn't wiped out with the rest of the dinosaurs.

Sue   September 13th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Why is John McCain continually allowed to lie? Every ad he has put forth in the last couple of months have been proven to be LIES however he is allowed to continue to spurt these LIES over and over.

WAKE UP MEDIA AND DO YOUR JOB

Report the TRUTH

Dee   September 13th, 2008 11:08 am ET

And why not add to your report that McCain now states he would not vote for his own bill?

tony   September 13th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Just tried to post a view that was Pro – McCain and it didn't even show up–
Please-stop boring me with your one – sided politics trying to make people believe the world is Pro-Obama-
Believe me it's not-
Hopefully you have the humrus to post–

heather4Obama   September 13th, 2008 11:08 am ET

A campaing Ad is the exact example of how a nominee is going to run this country. If it is false and misleading so will this spill over in the white house. If it is factual etc that is exactly how that nominee is going to run the white house. We need to make them accountable to our funds.

Bobby from MS   September 13th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Notice the ad says DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES! SINCE NOBAMA IS THE HEAD OF HIS PARTY RIGHT NOW HE SHARES THE BLAME FOR THIS!

If the democrates can put out half truths about Palin the same can be done to him.

american in canada   September 13th, 2008 11:07 am ET

the mccain campaign should be tried for all the lies they spew
p.s. the grammar in this ad is incorrect. there is no verb that is conjegated to reflect who is not ready to govern. and listos refers to a plural subject, but is in reference to obama. why do i write this? well, if there was a single person in mccain's camp who actually spoke spanish or knew anyone other than wasp's, s/he would have been able to make the ad grammatically correct.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Mrs. JVD   September 13th, 2008 11:07 am ET

When are the American people going to get sick and tired of the lies and half-truths of the Republican party? What happened to this country's spine?

John   September 13th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Unfortunately it must be said:

JOHN MCCAIN IS A LIAR.

Repeat.

MichaelT   September 13th, 2008 11:07 am ET

This campaign is intended to US citizen not to illegal aliens. Why does Sen. McCain needs and ad in Spanish? Immigration issues have to be discussed an debated among US citizens. Does McCain run for the Mexican Presidency. What a futile and useless politician...from the old guard..

Mike   September 13th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Shocking... Not from the straight talk express? All I have to say is, if this is how much lying he is doing before he gets into office, what do people think he is going to do once he gets in?

jlocus   September 13th, 2008 11:07 am ET

On Obama mostly positive coverage and McCain mostly fact checking coverage

CNN please give a trusted source for news. Please do not try to become Foxnews network of the 2004.

LS   September 13th, 2008 11:07 am ET

McCain has lied so many times, who believes this guy anymore. I don't even read or care to watch McCain's ads anymore. Once a lier, always a lier.

I hear or see the name 'McCain', and the first thing that comes to mind is LIE. The same goes for his unexperienced VP choice, Palin – another lier.

Other nations watching this election, what do you think they think of McCain and Palin, when all they hear about these two are just lies.

Are our foreign leaders going to believe what McCain says or what Palin says – I don't think so. Talk about a gullible country we will become if two Liers are elected into office.

McCain and Palin are truly a ticket of disaster.

Florida Obama's country   September 13th, 2008 11:06 am ET

What a liar Mcshame is, he was for the immigration reform and now he is against it.
liar liar liar you should me ashame of yourself Mcshame

barbara campbell   September 13th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Obviously whenever McCain and the Republicans open their mouths, they're lying.

Wake up America!

Independent Thinker   September 13th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Just more lies from John 'I was a POW" McCain oh the shame of him............

Stephy   September 13th, 2008 11:06 am ET

All McCain has done in this election is run negative ads and give negative speechs. I for one and so sick and tired of all this. How can american look forward to better days when all he gives us is negative?

matthew.a.a   September 13th, 2008 11:06 am ET

the ace in america is not about issue, is all bout native and non native, mccain is native(white)and obama is not native(black), that is the answer about the poll. i wish obama success

Gary Chandler in Canada   September 13th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Was this the deal with Limbaugh, choose a right wing, pro life VP, and he will let McCain run a pro immigration plank?
I wonder what the Palins think about Immigration, as it is being learned that Todd has a LOT to do with the Palin ideology; the Separatist Todd, who was signed up to a party that is officially, in their written Mission Statement, haters of the American Flag.
Why Todd is NOT even a Republican and y'all know that the ONLY patriots in America are in the Red Party!?

Frank   September 13th, 2008 11:05 am ET

This is the 'value' voters party – lie, cheat and steal to win. Great values. It seems people are more outraged about possible impropriety with Chinese gymnast than actual impropriety in the leadership of America.

john   September 13th, 2008 11:05 am ET

IMMIGRANTS!! Thats whats wrong with the U. S. now day and time. They come here take all the jobs no taxes for them then they send it back to Mexico. It makes us Americans look bad b/c we wont work for min wage so all the immigrats get hired on and are tax free. Why in the hell don't we just take Mexico over and make it the 51 state may as well and make MEx. a better place. TAKE IT OVER

James   September 13th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Is that all Mccain is about: lying? This is amazing. Outright lies. not even partially true. Isn't there a law against this kind of behavior. I mean, there are a lot of stupid people in America who will see one of Mccain's lie fest ads and they will believe what they are hearing. It will be a shame if Mccain wins. I hope the electoral college isn't as easily fooled as the American people.

Michael   September 13th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Obama stand a better chance of winning the washinton guba race if only the republicans will do the right thing and not vote him out beeing a black man.

Republican Garbage   September 13th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Shocker, McCain camp lying? Say it isn't so. What's sad is that Americans are stupid enough to believe it all.

Tom in CA   September 13th, 2008 11:04 am ET

...he's at it again! Throwing around mud and saying lies – hoping that something will stick!

Fortunately, the only stick is the one growing between McPinocchio's eyes!

Joyce in Florida   September 13th, 2008 11:04 am ET

The Repugs are well known for distortions and lies. And it just keeps coming. No more of the same, and definitely NO McCAIN!!!! This Hillary Clinton supporter is voting for Obama in November. Let's go Democrats and win this election in November!!!!!!!!!!

Tiffany   September 13th, 2008 11:04 am ET

More of the same. It is true that McCain will lose is honor to win an election!

democrates unite   September 13th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Dear Mexicans,
Do not believe a word McCain says. Most republicans are conservatives and they really don't think nice about foreigners. If you want change and if you want a better life: choose Obama. Maybe the Democrats are not perfect but they are much better for you than that McCain person, who is spreading lies without a blink of his eyes.

CM   September 13th, 2008 11:04 am ET

So they have identical stances and voting records but McCain is portraying Obama as against Immigration reform?

Someone isn't doing their homework here and its sounding increasingly desperate. Too bad McCain doesn't know how to Google and fact check himself.

barbara   September 13th, 2008 11:04 am ET

I"Im John McCain and approve of another lie."

Simon Templer   September 13th, 2008 11:03 am ET

The blatant lies are just sickening. How can an old man be so dishonorable and completely devoid of dignity? Well, I guess the same blatant lie and misrepresentation strategy worked for GW twice.

Thank goodness that most immigrants are fully aware that the Republican Party does not have their interest in mind.

Vote for intelligence…vote Obama ‘08

caryn mcdermott   September 13th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Republicans should be ashamed. I used to respect him, but now I have no respect any more for John McCain and his lobbyist campaign team. I have also lost respect for those who blindly approve and cheer these false smear tactics. George Orwell wrote about a society that saw its history revised constantly, the truth changed into blatant falsehood. That fictional society was laughable in the work 1984. It's not funny now to be living in that kind of society. Wake up people! Does a candidate have to lie and smear the opponent to get into office now? If you aren't listening and thinking about it, you are letting it happen.

PD Thomas   September 13th, 2008 11:03 am ET

It is a sad state of affairs when the number one thing that makes you ready on day one is trust. We had 8 years of someone who blatantly lies to us as well as filled us with half truths in order to sway public opinion...so on that point alone I see a resemblance between McCain and Bush. Why also is McCain, a decorated war hero, hiding behind Pailin's skirt? All rally's include her...all ads are set to look like Obama and Biden...hell anyone is attacking her and that they are being sexist. No matter what negative items are said, it is spun to make it seem like a personal attack against Pailin. Is he going to throw her in front of the bus when things go wrong should he be elected or better yet should he be defeated in November.

If anyone with any 'semblence of influence on the Obama campaign reads this, can you please suggest Obama do a PSA, not dignifying, but breaking down each and every one of these ads, and then parallel it with an ad/lie/half truth that Bush/Cheney has spoken over the past 8 years and ask the question...change? Then go down point by point with a major campaign theme and then 1 or 2 specific ways to get there...Economy: Bullet 1, Bullet 2 and end with look it up online. The ad can be ironically entitled 'Straight Talk' or He could play horse with some regular voters and each time he makes a shot they throw out a campaign theme and he has to detail his plan. He can even protect himself by saying, now this is my idea going in. In politics there is give and take, but I pledge to give it my best effort and whatever concessions that are made, the spirit and intent of the policy will be an unwavering portion of the finished product.

Come on Barak...let's get it going. Look to the American people to perhaps send in ad ideas...draw on them to handle the conepts for you and then fund it out of the campaign. There is another way you can have the American people truly feel like they are a part of the process.

Let's get in the game a bit here bud...

Independent and Moderate   September 13th, 2008 11:03 am ET

John McCain: Just Another Republican

I'm very disappointed that McCain has betrayed his principles and the American people over the last seven years, especially with the falsehoods he offers in his advertisements.

I need American employers to create more jobs here, and his reliance on Chinese loans and NAFTA-like tax breaks will not get it done.

I may just have to vote for Obama.

Ian   September 13th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Any integrity John McCain had at the beginning of this campaign, he has completely lost it all. I don't care who you support, you know it's the truth. He has lost my respect. It's one thing to just win an election on the up and up, but to just flat out lie, not disingenuous, not misrepresent, just flat out lie, is just plain pathetic.

Eli - Rosewood, CA   September 13th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Lets see CNN do a headline story about why McCain can't use email. Also, Hitler was a community organizer, Franklin Roosevelt was a governor.

Latina for Obama Ca.   September 13th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Wow. It amazes me how far McCain will go with these negative ads. Lies lies lies. Even though both Obama and McCain have similar stance on this issue he still slams him. I don't really agree with either canidate on this issue anyways, but I am still voting for Obama for other reasons. One of them being that at least he is willing to speak on the issues and not just slam on McCain. Guess what McCain most Latinos, at least in this area, like Obama and they view you as a big old phony.

R.Deezy   September 13th, 2008 11:02 am ET

LIES, LIES, LIES MCCAIN IS TURNING OUT TO BE THE WORLDS BIGGEST LIAR. He'd rather loose his integrity but win an election!!!
I AM R.DEEZY AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE...LOL!

Patty   September 13th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Why is this being allowed? Those nasty republicans will do anything and say anything to get elected. This is not a democracy anymore. People wake up...if you want things to improve, voting for Obama/Biden is the only way. See through these packs of lies. The republicans did it in 2000, 2004 and now they're doing it again. Stand up to them and vote for Obama/Biden for your future.

Obama has tried to run an honest, open, transparent candidacy. They just lie to get him off message. Don't let that happen. We can't afford 4 more years of republicans in charge. If you want your future and that of your children's to be safe and secure, don't vote for McCain/Palin. They want more of the same...war with the wrong enemy, protection for the wealthy to stay wealthy. They don't give a rat's - about the rest of us. Obama's plan provides for common sense in health care, fair taxation, fair wages, etc. For the past 8 years the republicans have ruined our beautiful country. Let's take it back and not experience 4 more years of the rich getting richer, the lies, deceipt, breaking the laws, hiding behind "executive privilege".

Marvin   September 13th, 2008 11:01 am ET

It is refreshing to see the media calling out the lies in this campaign. The usual stance of simply repeating campaign subterfuges is not responsible journalism. It is, rather, a disservice to the public since the media so often claims to be there to uncover the truth.

I hope the trend continues.

What the media needs to do now is to further serve the country by filtering out the salacious, superficial, tabloid soundbites and force the candidates to state their positions on the issues.

Judy from NC   September 13th, 2008 11:01 am ET

McCain has lost all honor with his recent lies and smear campaign. This is really sad to watch. I guess he really would sacrifice his integrity to win an election. I pray that the America people will stand up and say "Not This Time" to the lies and smears, but I would rather see Obama lose the election than compromise his values the way McCain has. God Bless the USA.

Kellie   September 13th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Is McCain going to put out any ads that give actual facts?
Every single ad he puts out is an anti-Obama ad (and they're usually filled with lies).
What is McCain going to do that's different from Bush? That’s what I NEED to know!
I am so sick of the negativity. McCain is showing and total and utter lack of respect for the voters in this country!

McCain/Palin Winning First!
Obama/Biden Country First!

Jeffer65   September 13th, 2008 11:01 am ET

With McCain and Obama doing nothing but attacking each other, it just makes more sense to look seriously at the third party candidates. It seems the issues, like the economy, jobs, Iraq, etc., just don't matter to the Dems and Republicans anymore. Sad part is that alot of people actually believe these ads.

McCain says "no secure borders"? He and Obama both voted to build that fence a few miles north of the Texas-Mexican border. Just ask the people of Brownsville, Texas who had their land stolen by our government to build this fence.

Disgusting!!

kris   September 13th, 2008 11:01 am ET

McGrandpa is a LIAR!

Filipina   September 13th, 2008 11:01 am ET

What do you know about immigration McSame????? Blame your own party,,,,why blame Obama he is not the president you are really out of touch!!!!!!!!!! Path of citizenship??????? I did all the right thing to get my citizenship, I went to the line and waited for a while to get it. Retire you are wrong for this country.

Obama/Biden

Jason   September 13th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Its amazing how people still believe such stuff. I haven't seen this ad yet, but if McCain approves this message, it will demonstrate how McCain's leadership is going to be – just like Bush – deceiving people for his advantage.

I hope the Hispanics don't fall for these cheap tricks.

Doofus Cape Coral FL   September 13th, 2008 11:00 am ET

How can the Republicans lie with such impunity when the truth is so evident? More to the point how can so many people be taken in by this duplicity? We can't all be THAT stupid, can we?

Scott Tucson   September 13th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Slamming Obama on just about any subject is so easy but McCain needs to tread lightly on the immigration issue. He ticked off a lot of us here in Arizona on his immigration stance having sided with Kennedy on the issue, it could open old wounds.

tom   September 13th, 2008 11:00 am ET

reality check- it was the repugs fault too so don't blame the democrats.

again, more lies and distortion from the mccain camp

bob   September 13th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Illegal immigration problem solved. Put land minds along our border, shoot those that get through and bill the Mexican Government for the clean up of those that didnt. PROBLEM SOLVED.

Obama supporter   September 13th, 2008 11:00 am ET

I do not know how McCain can sleep at night with these outright lies. I ised to think MCain was a great American, not anymore. May god judge him for these lies. Obama is the one for a guest worker program.

CindyN--PA   September 13th, 2008 11:00 am ET

How many lies can the Republicans keep putting out there?
Come on people, wake up! McCain and Palin are horrible people committed to lying about Obama to get ahead politically. Country First?–my rear end. More like career first. Liars and rotten to the core they are.

Annie   September 13th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Are you reporting about the ad or trying to excuse it as irrelevant by stating their voting records in defence of Obama? Can your bias be any more blatant? And moderators -can you at least appear to show some modicum of fairness in what you allow to appear or not. The spin here is as bad as Fox News.

Lade   September 13th, 2008 10:59 am ET

As a citizen of the world i cant help but be worried that the next president of the US automatically becomes the leader of the free world. It is obvious the choice americans have in this election cycle is to elect a competent leader, a choice not recognised by some low information americans.

This to me seems like the beginning of another degeneration of a world power.

Barry   September 13th, 2008 10:59 am ET

The ability of the McCain campaign to take issues that they were non-existent on or took an unpopular position on, and then transfer the angst that voters have about said issues over to Obama is uncanny. McCain's people are well aware of the ignorance of the average American voter regarding issues and know that if they tell a lie it will stick and Obama and the Democrats follow those lies with a tepid response. It is frightening to imagine the type of lies McCain and Palin will resort to if and when they take over the White House. One thing is certain and that is that the country will suffer from these two being in the Oval office.

David   September 13th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Thank you, CNN, for exposing this. Will you also broadcast it on your news shows? Will you challenge McCain spokespeople on air? Will Anderson Cooper dedicate a 360 segment to it?

The sad thing is that the lies being put out by the McCain camp have far greater reach than the analyses that show them as lies.

We must use every available opportunity to alert the public to the underhanded tactics being used to keep the Bush-Cheney-McCain machine in power.

Moon over your 'bammy   September 13th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Sacry isn't it?

As little experience as Sarah Palin has (for VP)

She still has way more experience than Obama has (and he is going for POTUS).

So what is scary? Obama running on rhetoric with no actual experience or Sarah running on her actual – VERY conservative- record?

She is a republican- she is a great choice for her party.

We democrats blew it by going with the least qualified of all our GREAT candidates. HRC was the one and we decided to beat her up and kick her to the curb because we liked Obama's voice and smile and color and star power better than we liked experience, qualifications, and ISSUES.

rich   September 13th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Voted the same way? Where is McCain's honor and integrity he claims to have? And I do hope no one buys his excuse that he wouldn't be lying if Obsma had just accepted his town hall debates.

Colleen   September 13th, 2008 10:58 am ET

makes it that much easier for the dems to respond..use the same text over McCains footage...this makes me sick...who is spewing out this filth...

Billion   September 13th, 2008 10:58 am ET

McCain is a loser. get a life old man, retired life that is.
Tell your lil sweetheart to write you a check.

Obama/Biden 08

Big Country   September 13th, 2008 10:58 am ET

McCain-Palin are busting Obama's chops like he's a Pinata.

Besides, Obama's desire to pander to the old-establishment with the pick of Biden over Hillary shows what he really is... a Payaso.

David   September 13th, 2008 10:58 am ET

When I see a headline like "Claims in new anti-Obama ad questioned", my first thought is, "this is news?" What I want to hear more about is why people are falling for these ads. It is a flawed system when truth in advertising doesn't apply to political campaigns.

Jon   September 13th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Typical intellectual cowardice and moral bankruptcy of the Republican party. If you can't see it or refuse to see it then you are also an intellectual coward!

Jan Patrick   September 13th, 2008 10:58 am ET

No difference in their record, but he blames Obama. Is that the kind of honesty we want from our President? I think not.

mr. reality   September 13th, 2008 10:58 am ET

McLiar! does he think we dont use the "enternets" to look up these issues?

Brian from NYC   September 13th, 2008 10:58 am ET

McSame, McBush – McEnough! Polls don't matter votes matter and we will be the change we seek.

jlocus   September 13th, 2008 10:57 am ET

We have seen a lot of "fact checking" articles on McCain but not on Obama. By this Obama must be a perfect candidate.

It's too good to be true.

derrick bowser   September 13th, 2008 10:57 am ET

when is CNN going to get tough on all the ads that are false about Obama. Ever since John McCain refused to go on Larry King because of the Campbell Brown interview CNN has looked weak. I am so tired of mini series on the Sarah Palin life story. For gods sake the women thinks the world is 5,000 years old and that there are to many Poler Bears and that teaching sex ed in schools is a bad thing has she looked at the teenage pregnacy rate in the US and how much that cost the country

Obama fight back   September 13th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Look, I love OB but its time for him to fight back. Get mad. No Barack you don't have to say untrue things like John McCain, but there are things to get angry about. People are not able to get to work, because of the gas prices. GEORGE BUSH HAS RUINED THIS NATIONS ECONOMY AND FOREIGN RELATIONS CREDITIALS....AND WE WANT TO PUT ANOTHER REPUBLICAN IN OFFICE...I THINK NOT!

Barack the time to fight back is now. Get your punching bags out...McCain and Palin can take it...........Your Supporters are behind you! Its time to take back the White House....BECAUSE IF WE DON'T TAKE BACK THE WHITE HOUSE..I'M MOVING TO SEWDEN WERE ITS SAFE!

Independent_me   September 13th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Somebody, please tell me what the Republican Party did with the real John McCain, and who is the dishonorable imposter that is paerading in his place???

I honestly cannot believe that John McCain wants to win the presidency so badly that he would lose his integrity in order to do so! That's not the John McCain I used to admire so much!

I feel so ashamed for him!

Mary (Texas)   September 13th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Muncho gusto..... Obama = no McCain/Palin = si

Viva Presidente McCain/Palin 2008

Papin86   September 13th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Why does the McCain campaign keep releasing blatantly false ad's?? This has become so ridiculous!

The media needs to hold their feet to the fire for putting up ad's that are clearly false.

The level of hypocrisy has become so disheartening. I used to have a lot of respect for McCain. Not anymore!

KIm   September 13th, 2008 10:56 am ET

I think that McCain's continual distortion Obama's record points to his character. If the American people vote McCain into office in fall they will expect a commander-in-chief, but what they will get is another LIAR-IN-CHIEF. Get ready for four more years of a permanent campaign culture in Washington, because Palin and McCain will change NOTHING!

Melissa   September 13th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Okaaaaaaaayy, sounds like the failure to reach immigration reform rests squarely on republican shoulders. McCain should have run his ad against THEM. So disappointed in Senator McCain!!!

Tristan, City of New York   September 13th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Once again, John McSame playing dirty politics and lying to the American people about his record

obama 08-12   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

mcbush, you can't fool anyone,everybody knows that you have a worse record than obama when it comes to immigration,you just need some latinos votes,you ain't get it this year.

oldsoldierboy   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

McCain wants to talk immigration. How about our veterans? Look at his record:

September 2007: McCain voted against the Webb amendment calling for adequate troop rest between deployments.

May 2006: McCain voted against an amendment that would provide $20 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care facilities.

April 2006: McCain was one of only 13 Senators to vote against $430,000,000 for the Department of Veteran Affairs for Medical Services for outpatient care and treatment for veterans

March 2006: McCain voted against increasing Veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion in FY 2007 to be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.

March 2004: McCain once again voted for abusive tax loopholes over veterans when he voted against creating a reserve fund to allow for an increase in Veterans' medical care by $1.8 billion by eliminating abusive tax loopholes. Jeez, McCain really loves those tax loopholes for corporations, since he voted for them over our veterans' needs.

Paul Tosi   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Sen McCain,

Have you no shame. I have always had a great deal of respect for you and the service you have given to my country. I have in fact considered voting for you, however this ad campaign of personal destruction is exactly the opposite of everything you have ever worked for. Do you really think that the only way you can get to the White House is to lie! I have completely lost faith in you Sen McCain and could never bring myself to cast a vote for you.

Ron L   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

This is an area neither political party has done a good job on. What needs to happen is pretty simple:
1) Patrol the border and reduce the number of illegals coming in by at least 80%.
2) Find and deport those that have less than 1 year in America. They broke the law, no excuses.
3) Come down VERY HARD on any company hiring illegal immigrants. The penalties have to be a minimum of $15,000 per immigrant. Everyone knows the main reason they hire them is because they know the people are desperate, and they represent cheap labor they they do not have to give regular benifits to. Also those immigrants found that have more than 1 year in the country should pay a large penalty and put in a program that allows citizenship in 5 years.
4) Increase the number of people who handle the paperwork required to become a citizens legally so it doesn't take so long.
This is another IMPORTANT issue that the Congress has been playing KICK the CAN with for far too long...LETS FIX IT and MOVE ON to the next challenge.

Double standard   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Lets get back to Obama and his empty promise of change- and lay off Sarah Palin.

Why does she have to explain "reform" when in 2 years, no one has bothered to ask Obama, "what change?".

Fort Collins,Colorado   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

You know what......no one is going to listen to any of his ads. We got it...they are fairytails and belong on that cartoon channel. Just like he does. If this is an indication how he is going to run the government, the man should not get any votes in November! He brushed up on his lying skills watching Bush the last eight years.

Foreign observer   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Republicans have determined the immigration policies of the last 40 years. For only a short while Democrates had influence on that issue.
McCain is blaming his own policies.

Mel   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

IT SEEMS THAT MCCAIN WOULD RATHER LOSE HIS INTEGRITY THAN LOSE AN ELECTION!

THIS SHOULD BE THE NEW THEME OF THE OBAMA CAMP! TALKING POINT!!

brad   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

confusing ad concept. not sure what McCain is saying other than that Republicans' fillibuster any attempt to make changes. Sounds like it is in Obama's favor.

Republican NOT voting for McCain/Palin   September 13th, 2008 10:55 am ET

McCain is one of the lowest forms of a human being. The hate and lies he has entered into this campaign is horrible. The ladies on "The View" asked him why his ads are nothing but lies. McCain said because Barack didn't do "Town Hall" meetings. The people of the USA will not buy this. They will see through it.

McCain always says he is for "America" first! He isn't showing it in the way he is acting or in his VP pick.

McCain is a mean nasty old man. Shame on you McCain.
McCain is worse than Bush/Chaney/Rowe. Do you all want to look and listen to him for the next 4 years. And worse – do you want should he die, for Palin to run the country? Palin will go around firing whoever gets in her way and abusing her power. That is unless she is charged with abuse of power from the State of Alaska.

Obama/Biden for the integrity, moral values and judgement to run the country and put America's first.

john   September 13th, 2008 10:54 am ET

macain is a liar

Independent   September 13th, 2008 10:54 am ET

McCain is going to far....I would like to say to him, you dirty *%%(*(#%%&*)^......My Mom taught me to be a lady....it is kind of hard when you got people who are such LIARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When my son was small I always told him not to lie, cause later on it would catch up with him and the results would be a whole lot worse....

Rove is doing his DIRTY WORK....WAKE UP AMERICA, don't believe this dribble......

It sure looks like this man is so DESPERATE he will say anything to win....being such a liar, I'm sure he will have to defend himself when he steps before God......

gary   September 13th, 2008 10:54 am ET

MCCAIN AND PALIN ONLY REAL CHANGE REFORMERS. COUNTRY FIRST THAN PROBLEMS SECOND. THATS A CANIDATE THAT IS LOOKING OUT FOR US NOT FOR HIMSELF.

Steven   September 13th, 2008 10:54 am ET

The press must start calling a spade a spade, a lie a lie, and a liar a liar, or they must admit that they are accomplices in the destruction of our national life.

Scott   September 13th, 2008 10:54 am ET

"John McCain would rather lose his integrity than lose an election." – Barack Obama/Joe Biden '08

An entirely appropriate statement.

Matt, Las Vegas, NV   September 13th, 2008 10:53 am ET

This is the type of outrageous garbage that the media MUST start lashing McCain for. How many outright lies is he allowed to foster before there is a backlash???

I'm so sick of it, I'm going to go donate money to Obama right now.

Carl   September 13th, 2008 10:53 am ET

You mean nothing happened with Bush as President or that Obama has no plan? I think the republicans have aired so many false and misleading ads that I can't believe a word that they say! If America votes for them due to these ads, then I guess we get what we deserve – 4 more years of bad economy and war.

Duke   September 13th, 2008 10:53 am ET

McCain claims that Obama is being disrespectul but I don't think you can be disrespectful to liars. I hope that the American people understand what is going on here and that if McCain has to lie, then maybe he does not have a good case to be POTUS.

Losing respect for McCain because he of all people understands the evil behind smearing your opponent with lies the way that he was smeared back in 2000. Now he is practicing the same politics. What is there to respect. He has sold his soul for this election and it is truly he that will do anything to win an election.

I hope the American people once and for all announce loud and clear that we are tired of this kind of politics. If we make the liars pay a price this time maybe they won't try it in the future. Isn't that what we want?

Slider   September 13th, 2008 10:53 am ET

From some twit in FL in a different ticker:

"Rush Limbach? How can anyone take a recreational drug-taker seriously?"

First off, it's "Limbaugh".

Second, the man doesn't speak for many conservatives, like myself. He has made a ton of money espousing our ideals, much like 7 out of the past 10 presidents of this country got elected. The problem is, that when these "conservatives" get into office, they forget the platform they utilized to get elected, i.e. GWB. Need I say more?

Third, Obama himself was a recreational drug user. See: "Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance".

Apparently, this fact eluded you, which says more about you than it does your politics. Then again; maybe not.

V Brown   September 13th, 2008 10:52 am ET

More Lies From MCBUSH!

Mike   September 13th, 2008 10:52 am ET

McCain keeps lying, lying, lying. And he gets called on it, but he keeps telling the same lies, lies, lies. McCain is dishonorable. He is a disgrace to America. PLEASE put country first and defeat John McCain.

bill, alabama   September 13th, 2008 10:52 am ET

So what else is new? I'm voting for Obama, but BOTH candidates should SHUT UP talking about their opponent, and start telling people what they themself are going to do in SPECIFICS, not generalized rhetoric like both of them are now doing.

A candidate should tell the voters why THEY should be elected, not why their OPPONENT should not be elected.

I'm going to start muting the sound on my TV if they do not change this scenario of acting like fighting five year olds!

Norah (Boston, MA)   September 13th, 2008 10:52 am ET

McShame offers nothing but lies, lies,lies

WIll, NJ   September 13th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Didn't McCain say he wouldn't vote for his own immigration legislation?

John   September 13th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Why isn't anyone stopping these excessive smears? Why isn't the media fighting back? The American people need to know that McCain is offering more of the same, more Karl Rove, more Bush policies. They need to know that McCain is lying.

John
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Paul from Texas   September 13th, 2008 10:51 am ET

This is getting old. If McCain is willing to tell ridiculous lies on the campaign trail, lies that are continually knocked down, how can anyone trust this man in the White House?

Audrey   September 13th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Will someone please ask McCain face to face to explain his ad. This type of politics is so so old, tired, dirty and wrong. He is being a hypocrite. I can handle losing as long as it is a fair fight. "Beat me, don't cheat me!", is how the old saying goes. This kind of politics should be outlawed. We need a forum to expose things like this on both sides. Someone to just tell the simple TRUTH and nothing but. I want to see a report card with how both candidates voted from an unbiased group.

Ed, Ormond Beach, FL   September 13th, 2008 10:51 am ET

I was excited when John McCain was nominated to be the Republican nominee for 2008. Although I wasn't going to vote for him regardless, I believed that he was the only Republican that would restore civility and honesty to the election process, based upon his appearance as a Maverick, as well as the treatment he received in 2000. Mr. McCain's integrity has been hijacked by the Rovian tactics that brought him down before. Only McCain can stop the lies that are being spoken. A true Maverick would do just that. But McCain has refused to do so; in fact, he is encouraging it. Clearly, the only change that Mr. McCain can talk about is his change from a Maverick to a GOP lemming. Picking Sarah Palin as his running mate further shows that he has abandoned his Maverick image, as her beliefs and actions mirror that of George Bush and Dick Cheney. Her campaign for mayor, which was traditionally a non-partisan election, followed the same Rovian attack tactics that derailed McCain in 2000. Heroes sometimes fall. This is one of those times. People are sick and tired of the negative campaigns that have been run in the past. Although the polls, if you can believe them, show a close race, I believe that, when the curtain closes and the ballots are cast, most people will see John McCain's campaign as being based on an utter lie, and vote for someone else.

Shocked   September 13th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Wait, a Republican outright lying in a negative ad designed to do nothing but get him elected whether on the basis of fact or fiction? Unprecedented! Unheard of! Outrageous!

Rob   September 13th, 2008 10:51 am ET

McCain is only for illegals because he thinks they will vote for him.All the old white men are dying and he's nervous

WI   September 13th, 2008 10:51 am ET

This is exactly why I will never go republican. They smear, they distort, and they attack. I have not seen one single piece of evidence that any good "change" will come out of them. The leaders of the republican party are bad news. People! Please see the truth here!

Take that Sean Hannity!   September 13th, 2008 10:50 am ET

The McCain camp just do not care about what is true or false. They are lying right in the face of the american people. The press needs to start holding them accountable for all these false advertising. McCain goal is to get elected at any cost.

Bill Brown   September 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Both sides lie and stretch the truth. Get over it.

Of course – it's only Democrats who play victim.

Kevin   September 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

The GOP's constant chants of the supposed "liberal media" has worked to produce a horrible result – they have free reign to lie all they want, and the press is too scared to report it accurately and straightforwardly for fear of being called "liberal." Here they go again – a blatant, no question lie. Why can't CNN just call it like it is?

David, Chicago, IL   September 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Typcial Repub/Rove campaign tactics. When will they trot out the connabder of the Hanoi Hilton to say that Obama was one of the guards who tortured McCain?

Do not trust a Republican as long as Karl Rove is alive. They all lie, and Karl has shown them new ways to blacken their souls.

Matt   September 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Sometimes I really wonder how the McCain campaign gets away with stuff like this. People will believe this stuff, and it's because people believe politicians for whatever reason. Shame on John McCain

Can't wait until November   September 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

These people are despicable.

Concerned American   September 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

More of the same from McCain. My question is WHY aren't the journalists, who most Americans trust, NOT calling the McCain/Palin campaign out?? It took Barbara Walters and the view to challenge him?? Maybe that's why Americans appear to feel 50/50 about this race. Where is the journalism? Reporting? The interviews with the questions, of BOTH candidates?? You guys are waiting for I-Repoters. Jeez........

Andrew   September 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

John McCain your rove inspired political machine is making a fool out of you. Obama attacked Palin on a personal level? Obama wants sex ed for kindergartners? Obama voted the EXACT same way as yourself on immigration reform?

Desperate signs from a despreate man trying for one last shot of glory before he's put in the ground.

harlan   September 13th, 2008 10:49 am ET

I was a McCain supporter,, not any longer... He has by fox news standards put out 3 completely false ads so far... I wont be voting for him.... I'm a registered republican Pima Co. Arizona... Honesty responsible and pragmatic decision maker.... That's what I'm looking for... I never thought Obama would be the leader in that department... 18 mo ago i never thought i would be voting for minority to be president.. I AM COME NOV..

Joanne from PA   September 13th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Typical GOP strategy. Why isn't ALL the media decrying the out and out lies being perpetrated in ads? How are people to make an intelligent decision when these nasty ads, and accompanying sound bites are all they get? There should be at least a weekly debunking of all falsehoods. Maybe then this garbage could stop, and they'd have deal with the issues, only....that's what the voters REALLY want to hear about.

Daniel   September 13th, 2008 10:48 am ET

ENOUGH!

John McCain and his campaign have to stop LYING in all of these ads. When is the media going to do their jobs and start questioning McCain directly on his accusations and call him out. Maybe the media should take a lesson from the ladies on The View...

Fools for Obama   September 13th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Why is everyone piling on Sarah Palin-

She gave great responses- watch the full clips- don't just go along with the pundit's spin of what was said.

The talking heads tend to take just a small clip and then distort its context and meaning.

Jorge   September 13th, 2008 10:48 am ET

More of the same McCain hypocrisey.

Tony Radell   September 13th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Its McCain by a nose! Proving once again slime works and middle Americans are idiots.

Iowa for Obama   September 13th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Looks like the Republican party is pulling at strings. Shame on you, McCain.

rfd_dem   September 13th, 2008 10:48 am ET

This just shows how deceptive, dishonorable and manipulative the Republican nominee and his party are. The #1 and #2 in the Rep ticket scare the heck out of me to be in the White House... not because they have an iron fist on the law and governing, but because they will do anything to retain the party's power even if it means screwing up the lives of the people of the USA.

Ann, MI   September 13th, 2008 10:47 am ET

McCain has not one single plan to help the American people and he made a horrendous judgment call with picking Palin. All he can do at this point is lie about his opponent and hope people are either too stupid to check or too racist to care.

Reform is better than change   September 13th, 2008 10:47 am ET

By the way- I watched Palin both nights- she wasn't so bad.

First- she never claimed that God is on our side in Iraq- WATCH THE FULL CLIP- she called for prayer for the commanders so that they might act in accordance with God's will or plan- another words, not according to the will of man. Since no one knows the grand design of things- that is the best we can do- be instruments for doing God's will and advancing God's plan, vs zealots of our own will. Obama himself has said similar things regarding doing God's work.

Second- NO ONE- but Charlie Gibson himself, knew what HE meant and was referring to as "the Bush doctrine". No one could have answered that query ANY better than Sarah. You can not just define something in your own mind and then randomly ask people what do you think of "doctrine x" ?

Finally- Sarah is more gay friendly than any of the other candidates.

What a hoot. The homophobia, sexism and vitriol is coming out of the democratic camp this election. The tables have flipped. That must be Obama's change that he refers to. The NEW democrats are going to be the insulting, derisive, nasty, divisive, judgemental, sexist, race-biting ones.

Kathy, Andover   September 13th, 2008 10:47 am ET

McCain, you just keep getting lower and lower . . .

Michael   September 13th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Has anyone noticed that a great deal of ads coming from the McCain campaign are either quotes taken out of context or blatant falsehoods about his opponent? If John McCain ran legitimate advertisements about his own stances on the issues, people would turn in droves to vote for Barack Obama, so it makes sense that his campaign's tactics consist of setting up and attacking a straw-man of Obama and touting McCain's war record. And the American people are putting up with this?

AJ   September 13th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Yet, again, McCain cannot battle Obama head-on so he has to use lies or the skirt of his VP to get ahead.

kathy wise   September 13th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I cannot understand how out and out lies can be legally run in political ads. Any other form of advertising is regulated and false claims not tolerated. But when it comes to politics... whre it is extremely important to get the truth..l. it's ok to lie.

DA   September 13th, 2008 10:46 am ET

McCain is a liar. We've had one in office for 7yrs. Do the American people really want to take a chance on another one?

BigTallMatt   September 13th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Still holding my breath to see when CNN is actually going to use the word "LIE" in reference to the new series of McCain campaign ads. You sure like to carry water for Mavericky McSame (TM), don't you?

Mbafan Aondoakaa   September 13th, 2008 10:45 am ET

I think its very low of McCain and his campaign team to post an advert on something they both voted for, trying to fool the people in those states and the world at large.

Denise   September 13th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Who is he expecting to reach with this? Illegal immigrants with fake social security cards? Is the reason it is in spanish is so that his Republican base that was against this bill will not know what he is saying? He has totally lost it. We are doomed if he is the next President.

Jacob   September 13th, 2008 10:45 am ET

McCain's campaign is in sorry state and shame on them. Don't they think that when you have so many ads out there people lose interest in you and not necessarily the political process, especially in this year's election, and to also find out each time that the ads are all and always false and can be debunked in seconds. They should know that there are more places to fact check information now than there was in 2000 or 2004. And more states congresses and national congress are making information more accessible to the public now than ever before, even in Alaska that is little less known.

Even if their interest is to make people lose interest in the election, they should have known that because this is an historic in every proportion:

- if elected, will be the 1st time a president will be the oldest.
- if elected, will be the 1st time an African American, after Bill Clinton (as being perceived will be elected.
- if elected, will be the 1st time a VP is not considered in a millionaires club.
- if elected, will be the 1st time a female VP will be elected that is heart-beat away from being a President.
- it is the 1st time the primaries has ever been longer than 18 months.
- it is the 1st time, 3rd parties are having more influence than ever before.
- people have already seen what all that comes with Bush and the past 8 years, and they don't want to go down that path again.

The bottom line in all these, the VOTERS, especially those that have been aroused during the primary. I guess the McCain group only taught about winning the parties nomination, but forgot about the power of numbers and did not believe in the Lies then, but it is expedient now. In a system that truly works, everybody is better off, including the wealthy, but under the current system, it is only the wealthy that benefits much more, over and over again.

Well, when you children tell you lies, just go ahead and praise and encourage them to be better at it, remind them though of what is called Perjury and the likes.

Enough is a word for the wise, it is only a fool that despise wisdom.

AYESHA   September 13th, 2008 10:45 am ET

bush also looked idiot and dumb and he won two elections. Only qualification to win US presidential election is how dumb and stupid r you?. how easily you can be briefed(brain washed)?. I still do not understand What a US president actually does?

Jeff   September 13th, 2008 10:45 am ET

What's new John McCain lies... His campain is an insult to the intellegance of Americans, but I guess a lie can go a long way.

Chris   September 13th, 2008 10:44 am ET

This is so sad. Campaigns are a dirty business but how can the McCain campaign just flat out lie. Their votes were identical. It was the far right-wing Republicans that blocked this legislation. I have always thought that John McCain was a grade above George W but he is resorting to the same tactics. It makes me certain that if he is elected, this trend will continue. I hope that the truth will finally prevail.

Barbara   September 13th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Face it, McCain is PANICKED that he made a colossal mistake in that VP he picked, and he's now figuring if he tells the same lies over and over, well.....we'll just eventually believe them to be true. Worked for Bush, so he figures it will work for him.

FACT: Palin WAS for the bridge before the money got pulled and THEN she said "We'll pay for it ourselves." Yah.

FACT: Palin takes earmarks, even though she & McSame state they are bad and evil, then LIES about taking earmarks.

FACT: She is being investigated for a questionable firing. Now, for all you who say "They work at the discretion of the Gov and can be fired at will" yes that's true. But why oh why go on the RECORD praising this man's contributions towards domestic violence awareness, talk about how great he is, fire him two months later and then seriously expect everyone to believe that you had an issue with him?!

I'm amazed and outraged that the Republicans and their HIGHLY PAID mouthpieces (Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Rush Limberger) can lie so blantantly, then sit back and cry crocodile tears about legitimate questions for Palin being "sexist and mean." A bigger bunch of pansies I've never seen.

Boo freakin hoo. If a girl wants to play football with the boys, do you think she's not going to get tackled? Please.

Kenny   September 13th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Mccain should be ashamed of the kind of campaign he is running, he has taken the Karl Rove playbook to an extreme, he is clearly now not even trying to tell the truth anymore.What a disgrace the man is.

Patsy Madison, TN   September 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

When you think that the GOP can not go any lower and tell more lies, here they come again. They are a disgrace to our intelligence.

Mk   September 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

So is McCain's new campaign strategy to
USE Sarah Palin to get people to acutally pay attention to him.
to USE Sarah Palin to raise money so he can continue to blatently lie to the American people via televised ads?
Is McCain's SO SEXIST that the only thing he thinks Palin is good for is FUNDRAISING?
Nobody actually thinks this died in the wool, "old school" Republican respects women do they? He is willing to lie to the entire country about Palin's earmark history, her bridge to nowhere history, what makes anyone thinks he tells the truth when it comes to his "respect" for women?
Don't forget it ain't PALIN who is at the top of the ticket.
Though I now most Repubs actually wish it were so.
Palin is....BUSH IN A SKIRT. Thinking, rational Amercians know this. They also know a LIAR when the see one. McCain may once have been a Maverick and a reformer but now he has become the republican ROBOT.

Jen in PA   September 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Lies. When you got nothing, you lie, and hope the voters don't notice. If McCain wins this on the basis of lies, we'll get the exact kind of incompetence we deserve.

Annie Oakley   September 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

That's all McCain/Palin have to peddle: LIES.

They'll lie to Americans to win an election. What will they do if they get in the White House? Haven't we had enough lying the past 8 years? Do we really want 8 more years?

Wake up America! Wake up!

Marisela   September 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Lies! Lies! Lies! This is the foundation of McCain's campaign. McCain is a liar!

Barack should call him out. Then he should attack him with the truth which must prevail this year. We cannot have 4 more years of these lies!

Paul Jareesue   September 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I think the Media should have a "lie town" show every night. And make it popular not just one of these stupid fact check 5 minute shows.
It is the responsibility of the media to cover facts not fiction and spread that accordingly...
this has not been happening and it is a shame it is happening in the so called best country of the world. Are we really the best anymore...or have we lost all our ideals

Andy   September 13th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I wonder how much John McCain sold his soul for to these lobbyists and Roveians. I used to respect John for his "straight talk" but this man is incredibly desperate and extraordinarily dangerous. If he is willing to lie right to peoples face day in and day out and then defend his lies as truth before he even gets elected, how is he going to be any different than Bush? This man used to stand for something. This is a disgrace.

This republican is voting Obama/Biden 08-12

Joe   September 13th, 2008 10:42 am ET

another McCain ad. Another lie.

Michael   September 13th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Does McCain seriously think we're going to take his word on ANYTHING after all these BS ads he's running?

Joe - Chicago, IL   September 13th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Wow, one bald faced lie after another from McCain. If he's lying this blatently in his campaign, imagine how he'll conduct himself in office?

Manion   September 13th, 2008 10:41 am ET

OK. Fine article but are we going to see an article which disects and explains the truth everytime an anti McCain or anti Palin commercial is aired? That would be a never ending stream of articles.

nina   September 13th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Honestly, Americans need to wake up and really think about who they are going to vote for and why.
If anyone saw "The View" yesterday with McCain on, that itself should be enough to make you think twice. And if you haven't seen it, you should look it up.
Look at McCain's body language, his responses and temperment.
A few things to take notice of:
About his attack ads, when questioned about the authenticity of its content – McCain basically said, if Obama had agreed to do town hall meetings with him, his campaign wouldn't have taken the course (negative) it has.
About overturning Roe vs Wade – a lot of double talk, but answer, "yes"
About Palin, he could not answer what or who she is going to reform. He refused to agree that she has in fact asked for earmarks, although his ads tout her as against them.
These are just a few of many things i noticed.
America, please look carefully at who and what you are voting for.
Look at who is talking issues, health care, economics, the war, the mortgage crisis etc.
And look at who's slinging mud and avoiding the issues most important to the heart of America.

Courtney in Vegas   September 13th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Well America! Don't act as if its a surprise that John McCain and his Repulsive Party; would sink this this level of attack. No matter what the TRUTH IS. If it means to cast a shadow of doubt on their opponent, so be it. This is exactly what we can expect if we lose our focus and allow Him/Her into the White House. But wait ! There is hope- "Ol' say can you see, by the dawns early lights" Barack Obama and Joe Biden. YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN!

Douglas Democrat   September 13th, 2008 10:40 am ET

What's this? McCain shamelessly lying in a political ad?

In other news, Generalissimo Francisco Franco remains dead.

elizabeth Braune   September 13th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Why can't candidates debate without becoming so nasty and personal; and the media feed s into it and are so disrespectful. Is that a good example of how to debate and how to report. I am sorry to see Mr Gibson's rudeness toward Sarah Palin. Chris Matthew is certainly missed. He could interview both sides without becoming downright nasty.

margie(alabama)   September 13th, 2008 10:39 am ET

another lie help us

no way no how   September 13th, 2008 10:39 am ET

clearly, he is desperate for the white house, as he will do or say anything to win, including flat out lying. the media should be doing more to call him out on the lies (as joy behar did on 'the view' yesterday). shame on mccain.

Jon   September 13th, 2008 10:39 am ET

When you have no platform, no message, and no morality, why not use lies to win an election?

Throw enough mud and some will stick.

Great job McCain. Way to adopt the tactics Bush used to defeat you in 2000. You are not the same maverick you once were.

djb   September 13th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Why should McCain start putting out "truthful" ads now? He lies about Obama's tax plan, his energy program, his sexual predator program (now known as sex education for kindergartners). He lies about Palin's rejection of the "Bridge to Nowhere" (she kept the money) and her lobbyists getting earmark money for Wasilla. These lies seem to work, don't they? Well, I hope he can live with himself. Personally, I would have a hard time living with his being in the White House.

Another grumpy old white woman for Obama   September 13th, 2008 10:38 am ET

The whole world is reading these blogs. Everyone knows that Bush lied about the Iraq invasion. Every one knows that McCain is a liar and an adulterer and that is how we are viewed by our "enemies" and allies alike. Now Palin is threatening Russia. As if she had any right to threaten any country. At this time of world chaos this is the LAST thing we should be doing.
Who is going to believe anything the Gopers say? Not me. And not my friends in Europe. We have lost all credibilty and respect in the world at large and many of us are willing to repeat our poor judgement of the last 8 years. It is past time for diplomacy and civility. We are not a nation of "pit bulls" but we give that impression to the rest of the world. " Lie down with dogs, get up with fleas".
Obama 08-16

Latina   September 13th, 2008 10:38 am ET

McCain can lie all he wants. We are not stupid. We know who will support our community and it sure is not the old man.

We are all voting Obama!

JC   September 13th, 2008 10:38 am ET

no lo creo, McCain

Alice in Florida   September 13th, 2008 10:38 am ET

The Obama train is running out of steam..........

Keep huffing and puffing your old tired liar chants of "HOPE, CHange, unity" – I think all your windbag chants and the chants of your demented followers are contributing to global warming! The planet can no longer sustain all that hot air!

Your TIRED old speeches sound SO yesterday, Empty Suit

The Obama train has done been ridden off the tracks

There's a NEW Superstar in town

DEAL with it, Empty Suit!!!!!!!!!

ONLY voting for McCain/Palin in 2008 so that I can vote for Hillary in 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What's Best for USA   September 13th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Remember how Bush lied about why we should invade Iraq? Surely people see McCain is just as willing to lie to have everything his way. Electing this man will set our nation back years. Use your heads and do what is best for the nation, not a party, not a woman, and certainly not for the color of the skin. McCain has no integrity!!!

J Williamson   September 13th, 2008 10:37 am ET

McCain apparently thinks that the facts should never get in the way of a good story. Typical Republican tactics – mislead, confuse, and lie.

Mary   September 13th, 2008 10:37 am ET

I always thought John McCain stood for honor and his values mean't something. I am beginning to think he sold his soul.

Bill   September 13th, 2008 10:37 am ET

I just don't believe a thing McCain says anymore. When I see everyting he did this past two weeks and then find out he is circumventing campaign finance laws wit donations to his campaign compliance fund, I don't believe him.

economist   September 13th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Gallup tracking polls are consistently indicating about a twenty point lead for Mr. Obama over Mr. McCain among Hispanic registered voters. The McCain Campaign knows they need to do something; and that something is to confuse the debate in the hopes that Mr. Obama loses his edge.

CarolO McBain MI   September 13th, 2008 10:37 am ET

McCain needs to be careful if he doesn't want his wife's drug addiction all over the internet and the fact she stole the medications from the poor peoples clinic intended for those that don't have 100 million. And The Keating Affair. And HIS numerous affairs, the cheating on his wife that lead to his divorce, etc.

Ben   September 13th, 2008 10:36 am ET

When was the last time that McCain has run an ad that wasn't an outright lie or severe stretch of the truth?

This is sickening and it's getting old. Americans want real facts and it's sad that a good portion of those seeing these ads will never follow up to do any fact checking.

There really should be some independent organization that is allowed to appove/ diapprove these ads, but that would probably never work. Why can't McCain just tell the truth?

Helena   September 13th, 2008 10:36 am ET

More lies & deception from the McCain/Palin campaign. All these negative attacks on Barack Obama are going to backfire on them. John McCain has lost his integrity.

Susan   September 13th, 2008 10:36 am ET

McCain is nuts! As far as the view when asked , and he denied he had changed and to name one, let's start with immigration, how about taxes, how about medical insurance, how about veterans issues where he rates a D. The crap keeps coming from the Reothuglicans, but none of it is sticking, because it is all lies. Sarah Palin is no better. All of a sudden she is shifting her views to the center to garner votes. Won't work. We know where you stand and you don't cut the mustard. You are a worse war monger than John McCain!

Annette, Washington, DC   September 13th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Well it's information age on truth too! Obama/Biden08.

observer   September 13th, 2008 10:35 am ET

McCain is the most dishonourable man that I have ever seen. Frankly, I simply don't trust this man

Becky   September 13th, 2008 10:35 am ET

McCain is really scarring me. Another lying ad.

Winkzilla   September 13th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Republicans have no moral character and think lying to the American people is sactioned in their misguided and self-aborbed belief that they speak for God.

Enough is enough!

roger   September 13th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Love your elecction and primary coverage. Been following from the begining . Please give us a break with Pailin! To much time devoted to her same old stories for the past two weeks.

Roger, Ottawa Canada

Duane, Richmond VA   September 13th, 2008 10:35 am ET

It's becoming obvious that the truth is not going to stand in the way of John McCain's smear message of the day strategy. He's obviously betting that there are a number of voters who are uninformed and will choose to remain uninformed about the facts. Being a voter who does stay informed and who has actually looked at the candidates platform and voting records, I find this tactic to be offensive. Why on Earth would Americans want another President who is willing to slant the truth or just outright lie in order to have his way. It seems that those kind of politics by McCains twin George W Bush are what have gotten us into the mess we are in today.

Not all of us are fools, but he's betting that at least 51% of the electors will be.

elizabeth Braune   September 13th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Why can't candidates debatge without becomeing personal and nasty and if the media are going to have them as guests, they need to show more professionalism and a little more respect. Isn't it amazing that Mr. Obama was so nasty toward Hilliary and now it's as if they are bosom buddiesexcept that he didn't choose her for a running mate.

lil   September 13th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Shame on you john mccain you are the biggest liar in the world
How can john mccain get away with these blatant lies?

White and Black support for Obama   September 13th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Yeah Mccain was in favour of the immigration refurm until he changed his mind. For it before against it.

Until now they never said Obama have worked with Republican.
So, how was it coincident both senators voted the same ways?

Everyone wants Obama camp to be agressive on Mccain lies, Amerians believed in lies, or they trusth liars. But if Dem camp stayed ahead on these negativity they will prevail.
God Bless you ....

Morals and Values for sale!   September 13th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Is McCain serious? Immigration is ONE thing he should NOT bring up. The dude was against his own IMMIGRATION reform bill when it turned out it wasn't going to be popular in 2007.

MCCAIN is running like he knows that the polls don't mean much, it's the electoral college numbers and he's behind in those. He's trying to get anything to stick.

Obama pissed people off because he said that Americans should try to learn Spanish. I agree...because soon, by the time 2040 gets around here, there will be a majority of the minority.

I'm learning Spanish and Chinese. They won't catch me unprepared.

What the   September 13th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Did you know that McCain was a P.O.W.

Darren   September 13th, 2008 10:34 am ET

This advertisement leads to four possible conclusions:
1. John McCain has no control over his campaign. If he did he wouldn't be running ads that criticize his own record.
or
2. John McCain doesn't think people care what his record is as long as they see how "bad" Obama is.
or
3. John McCain has no issues lying to the American people for his own political gain.
or
4. John McCain is so far down the road he has forgotten that he voted in exactly the same way as Barack Obama.

I'm going to choose #3 because this is only one in a series of untruths in McCain ads.

JP Bless   September 13th, 2008 10:33 am ET

McCain has figured dirty campaign (with a lot of help from the media works). The media no longer report facts that's why we are NOT hearing about America's sick economy; the war in Iraq, credit crunch; unemployment, ballooning deficits and debt – things that matter to ordinary Americans. Republicans know how to win elections – by playing dirty and getting the media to ignore their (Republican)obvious sins.

You Can Run But You Can Not Hide!   September 13th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Mod.:
McCain continues to show his true nature! It is no suprise, a man who lied to Cindy about his age, lied about what atcually happened under captivity in Nam, one could even see from the new video after his release that he never needed clutches to walk, but of course to amplify his heroism he had to use clutches later. He lied on the streets of Bahgdad that it was free for political reasons that no escorts/security were need, when in actual fact he had over 100 security people protecting him and helicopters too. When he was caught he said he "misspoke"? LIAR!
Now McCain has stolen Obama's "Change" theme to be his, it is called ID theft McCain, it is not enough that you included Palin in your ticket. Wash a pig, dress a pig and a pig will continue to be a pig and not a pet animal! Our eyes are watching you!

SoCal   September 13th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Once again this ad shows how McCain and his campaign are simply manipulating the truth.

Even more interestingly, after the GOP repeatedly accused the MSM of being biased, it seems that the media are just announcing, repeating and amplifying all the misleading ads and accusations coming from McCain, without providing any kind of debunking or actual fact-checking.

It's remarkable that up to now the only significant rebuttal of some of McCain's lies came on a program such as "The View" rather
than on all those shows that claim to provide viewers with "real, independent and factual information".

It's time the news media start providing real information, discussing and unveiling how McCain is manipulating and distorting facts.

We have had enough of a President who misinforms the country and alters the facts. And we have had enough of media organizations that claim to be objective, and then simply repeat and ampliy all such misinformation without providing any real/factual information and fact-checking.

Pepou   September 13th, 2008 10:32 am ET

If this is what this country has in mind for President and Vice-President : an old, nasty, lying fool and a dangerous dimwit, then we are heading for a global disaster. For the first time of my life in this country I am truly terrified for my family, and the future of my young children.

Michael   September 13th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Obama and the Dems need to stop treating McCain as a war hero (bomber pilot) and start showing him for the person he really is. This man is really starting to make me sick.

Ron D   September 13th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Does the McCain camp know how to make a truthful political ad? It seems like all they do is lie, lie, lie. I have no respect left for John McCain. Some of Obama's stretch things, but are not just out and out lies.

concern   September 13th, 2008 10:31 am ET

JONH MCCAIN CAN'T RUN THE USA, HE CAN'T EVEN COME UP WITH HIS OWN IDEALS. ALL THE NEO'S CAN DO IS LIE

BUSH HAS LIED TO THE PEOPLE FOR 8 YEARS, BUT AT LEAST HE WAITED UNTIL HE GOT IN OFFICE. MCCAIN START OUT LYING TO THE PEOPLE OF THE USA BEFORE HE EVEN GETS IN OFFICE.

MORE OF THE SAME!!!

American woman for Obama/Biden   September 13th, 2008 10:31 am ET

And the lies just keep on coming, don't they? I really hope and pray that Mccain/Palin are not voted as our new leaders. Anyone that is thinking about voting for them, really needs to remember what the last 8 years have brought us under the republicans watch. Do you really want more of the same?

Lhill   September 13th, 2008 10:31 am ET

This is the typical lies and tactics that is used by the GOP to keep Obama on the defensive. They offer no real solutions to the problems of our nation. I hope Obama stay focused on what his plans are, and not continue to react to these tactics

NOTHING NEW HERE FOLKS...   September 13th, 2008 10:30 am ET

THE MEDIA WILL MAKE A LAME EFFORT TO POINT OUT THESE LIES BUT DON'T HIT McCAIN WITH THEM.

You Can Run But You Can Not Hide!   September 13th, 2008 10:30 am ET

McCain continues to show his true nature! It is no suprise, a man who lied to Cindy about his age, lied about what atcually happened under captivity in Nam, one could even see from the new video after his release that he never needed clutches to walk, but of course to amplify his heroism he had to use clutches later. He lied on the streets of Bahgdad that it was free for political reasons that no escorts/security were need, when in actual fact he had over 100 security people protecting him and helicopters too. When he was cut he said he "misspoke", LIAR!
Now McCain has stolen Obama's "Change" theme to be his, it is called ID theft McCain, it is not enough that you included Palin in your ticket. Wash a pig, dress a pig and a pig will continue to be a pig and not a pet animal! Our eyes are watching you!

john   September 13th, 2008 10:30 am ET

I am TIRED of the nonsense from these idiots.
Trust me we cant be fooled again.
Obama is on our side.

John in Mlps   September 13th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Viva Sarah Panin!

El Noche de Obama.

Tom   September 13th, 2008 10:30 am ET

How do you know when McCain and Palin are lying? Their lips are moving. They will say anything, do anything to get elected, and if they win they will do exactly what Bush and Cheney have done for the last eight years. More tax cuts for the rich, more war, more pollution (Palin thinks global warming is a myth), creationism taught in schools, and abortion outlawed even in cases of rape. No way, baby! Obama and Biden get my vote.

Sean Chong   September 13th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Oh really.... wow, GOP wants a path for the illegal immigrants.... they must be desparate for workers for their big business now.

Brian   September 13th, 2008 10:29 am ET

just more misleads and lies of old politics that McCain and the republican party are a part of, how can we afford four more years of failed economic policies. Same old politics, same old failed policies.

Don   September 13th, 2008 10:29 am ET

How low can he go?

johny   September 13th, 2008 10:29 am ET

I'm really thrilled by MCcain's type of politics. I'm actually an independent, who, two days ago considered voting for him; but after all these misleading ads, I really feel that MCcain is doing anything he can just to be elected. My vote might just go to Obama. Please help this country! This is not about personae, it is about the future of this country. I currently feel disgusted by MCcain's false ads.

Sherri   September 13th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Did the GOP forget, "Thou shalt not lie?" Or is that just another inconvenient family/religious value to set aside at will?

Darrell   September 13th, 2008 10:28 am ET

It blows the mind why McCain is not in a straightjacket.The whole campaign is senile and has nothing to offer exept lies.If a citezen tried this they would be in jail but it is OK for Mcain to do it.Who wants a President that has nothing but lies and slander ? McCain and Palin should not have a forum to speak to unless they are hooked up to a lie detector.Why O why would anyone want this for their future ?

Heather Peterson   September 13th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Wow. That takes gumption. By any stretch of the imagination that cannot be construed as ethical or fair.

Steven   September 13th, 2008 10:28 am ET

It doesn't matter what's actually true anymore. McCain/Palin will just lie lie and lie some more to fool people into voting for them. They're like thumbing their noses at the rest of us and saying "So yeah, we're lying, Whatcha gonna do about it?"

People who catch these adds full of lies may never catch the follow up exposing them. What McCain/Palin is doing is very low, very dirty, and very sick. They should be disqualified for grossly misleading voters like this.

Susans pics   September 13th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Surprise. They are doing some major stretching of the truth again. Smoke & mirrors. I am glad at least Charlie Gibson during his interview with Palin pointed out their non-truths and exaggerations as he was asking the question. She didn't sound so confident and snide in her answers with the truth in her face.

Same kudos with BW on the View. McCain saying yesterday Palin has not accepted earmarks, tried to get in the whole plane and cook exaggeration, would have said she said 'no thanks' to the bridge if he had the chance... I wish something more could be done for lies and misconceptions to not be allowed on the air so easily, because people really do believe this stuff. Lemmings at my work place who wouldn't be people to take the time to look into the truth quote these commercials when giving their reasons for supporting McCain.

It's pathetic. I thought to start we had two good choices to vote for in this election. McCain has turned into a sell out to the right, a dishonorable campaigner, and a power hungry politician who is not interested in America's real problems anymore.

Sam   September 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Just another flat-out lie by the Crooked Talk Express.

Truth   September 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

This ad a a LIE. It was the REPUBLICANS THAT KILLED THE IMMIGRATION BILL.

Anyone remember REPUBLICAN Jeff Sessions SMIRK when he stood before the cameras and SAID THE BILL IS DEAD ?

Question, Why dose McCain need to Lie? Can someone that approves a Lying commercial be TRUSTED ?

dEMOBRAT   September 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

I cannot wait until all this BS is over. Stop reporting on the campaign ads please. We all know it is complete crap.

Bob   September 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

When are our elected officials going to start "being for" the American citizen instead of ones who come here illegally, or the big corporations. IT IS ABOUT TIME THEY WORRY ABOUT THE LEGAL VOTERS IN THIS COUNTRY!

It does not matter who gets elected, because of the special interests and big corporate America, we as citizens are all screwed.

Latinos for Obama-Biden   September 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Difference in McCain's ad this time:

LYING IN SPANISH.

McCain es un fraude y mentiroso!

Ron Ft. Myers   September 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

If for once you would actually be able to believe what either party is saying about the other or the issues.

S. Boatman   September 13th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Mccain Is Going Down In The Polls! His Novelty Act Is Wearing Off! People Are Tired Of His Unhonorable Campaign! I Have Not Heard One Plan From Mccain That Tells Me Something Different From What Bush Is Doing!

dgregory   September 13th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Mccain cant stop lying

Darren   September 13th, 2008 10:26 am ET

The media's unwillingness to brand McCain a liar, to do their job, makes them an accomplance in this crime against our country.

Sharon Wright   September 13th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Barack needs Richardson to participate in a follow up ad which trashes this bit of propaganda. McCain has no shame. Nothing this man does would surprise me. If he could abandon a disabled wife for Barbie, what else could he be capable offÉ

Republicans love war and blood.   September 13th, 2008 10:26 am ET

McCain and his new girlfriend lie like dirty rugs.

SK   September 13th, 2008 10:25 am ET

When will the MSM start vetting these ads? We have truth in advertising for products. Isn't it time for the same with candidates? Are the major networks and radio stations so desperate for cash that they turn a blind eye to this? What kind of service does this provide to the viewers?
The lies, the distortions, the spinning-it's just obscene.

Brian, Pittsburgh   September 13th, 2008 10:25 am ET

McCain's campaign is deliberately running false ads because millions of people see them and believe them. Only a few thousand know the truth or see the corrections. The numbers work in favor of deceptive negative ads.

McCain's campaign of lies is becoming a house of cards. I wonder how long the people will let it stand?

John, FL   September 13th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Bottom of the barrel!

bill m   September 13th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I would like to think McCain has lost control of his own campaign and these lies are not from him.

Alice   September 13th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Let's hope this time around the press doesn't let the Republicans play them like violins.

jack   September 13th, 2008 10:25 am ET

mcsame is such a liar! america wake up – no way – no how – no mcsame – no plain palin
this election is so serious, and this is what we're getting from the repubs. if we vote these crooks in, we deserve what we get for the next 4 years.
Mcsame = lie, lie, lie to win an election – country first? what a joke!

Alaska hillbilly   September 13th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Has this old man no decency, no honor? How low is he prepared to fall to try and win? What a gutless old man he really is that mccain.

Ken, LA California   September 13th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Enough is Enough, we will not let those cartoons destroy our country.

mollygonz   September 13th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Just another day, another negative attack from the McCain campaign. They are getting in WAY over their heads. How can they continue this charade..thinking that the American people will believe anything and are stupid!?? It is such a major insult to our intelligence. Give it a rest McCain!

roger, colorado   September 13th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Shame on you John McCain. Even though I have been a supporter of Senator Obama since January of this year, I always respected you as a decent human being. But as Jeffrey Toobin and Dana Milbank said last night on CNN, your cmapaign tactics are those of a pathalogical liar. You are not a great American sir. Despite your service and sacrafice during your military career, the John McCain of those days no longer exists. The country is worse off for it. Shame on you!!

Allison R.   September 13th, 2008 10:24 am ET

I feel like my head is going to explode. Most of McCain's commercials have been blatant lies. Why is he getting away with this?

out of work   September 13th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Would you trust Mc shame to lead this nation ? Nothing but lies form this man so far. God help this nation if the GOP wins.

dian   September 13th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Didn't the Obama campaign see this coming, especially after last night when it was obvious at the Alma Awards, as they encouraged voting in the November election, most preferred Obama. As Cheech and Chong left the stage they yelled, "Obama". Minorities are mostly for Obama and, so am I. Minorities are now the majority.

Vote for real change!

Obama/Biden 08'

Sharon Olds   September 13th, 2008 10:23 am ET

the more I read about McCain, the less I trust him. I hope the rest of America see him for what he is, shameful.

Joe - Wilmington, DE   September 13th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Beware Republicans! This is exactly the same stuff that played a big part in sinking the Clinton campaign.

Tiffany J, Cincinnati   September 13th, 2008 10:23 am ET

More lies from McSame. Can we please just *vote* already?

Haven't we all, for the most part, already decided on who we are going to vote for?

Brad   September 13th, 2008 10:23 am ET

This election reminds me of the 2004 Bush and Kerry...Bush went so negative, and guess what, the people bought it... these are the same people that gave Mr. Bush the lowest Presidential approval rating in history.

Now 4 years later... here we are again, the exact same situation, different people, we may also get the same result as 2004.

When will the American people learn, that when you win by cheating it will always comes back to bite you...John McCain or Barack Obama does not help you in your daily lives, no one does..face it.

Do not make the same mistake twice, vote for the guy who understands how all Americans feel, the RICH, POOR, BLACK, WHITE,BAD,GOOD,LATINO,MEN, WOMEN,CRIME, HEALTH ETC.

Do not make the same mistake twice.

Judy   September 13th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I can't believe the people of this country would put another idiot in
charge. And Sarah is pathetic. Just for once I would like to see the
republicans vote for the country instead of the 'party'.

John Ohio   September 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

McCain is a dirty old trick politician,,,I wondering how many hispanic was at his convention.....Why we did not see any hispanic speak at his convention Obama had open arm with hispanic at his convention. Obama convention had so many hispanic people there...So look who talking dirty politician McCain trying to use hispanic people for votes

Obama/Biden for hispanic

Janice   September 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I am absolutely sick and tired of McCain and Emperor Palpatine's utter B.S. In the words of Bill Mahar "Didn't anyone tell McCain he's supposed to lose this election?"

If the American public is DUMB enough to vote in another republican, you all deserve your own destruction.

John in KY   September 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

McCain is trying anything to smear his opponent, he wants the title of "Mr PRESIDENT" so bad, he will stop at nothing to get SYMPATHY votes (POW) & Palin is his crutch! Republicans don't want to lose their DYNASTY they've had in washington for the past 8 yrs. Get ready for more War & return of the Selective Service Draft if they are put in the WHITEHOUSE!!

Listen Up...   September 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Republicans love cheap/free labor without the human responsibility (health care, benefits), and want to criminalize these people at the same time.

Rich C   September 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

There's never much of anything true in any of McCain's ad. Why should an ad in another language be any different?

Ben, NC   September 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

McCain ad is pure lie. It is useless to keep expecting that they will at some point run a positive campaign.

"You can put wings on a pig, but you don't make it an eagle."

(The reference to Pig in the above line refers to a Pig that lives in a barn.)

Reese from NC   September 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Lies, Lies, Lies. That is all they know how to do. They are really banking on all their votes coming from uninformed voters. I am very happy they have underestimated the basic intelligence level of the American voter. This is going to backfire on them big time.

Florida Voter   September 13th, 2008 10:21 am ET

And yet another lie from the republican candidate. I wonder if I would stay married to my spouse if I caught them lying to me this many times.

At some point and time we have to be able to trust our elected officials. Starting off with lies only reminds me that we have been lied to on a constant basis for the last 7 and a half years.

How many times will I believe that it is raining just to find out that some one standing above me is taking a piss.

LA in Washington   September 13th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Of course. More lies and half truths from McCain/Palin. I hope people think about how they will also lie if they get to Washington DC. Maybe we need the ladies from The View to run the debates since no one in the media seems to be calling them out on these continued lies.

serah   September 13th, 2008 10:20 am ET

What i have not heard the McCain camp say together with Sarah Palin, is what they plan to do for children and adults born with disabilities like down syndrome. Also, the evangelicals supporting Sarah Palin for VP should know that before God it is injustice for the toddler with downs syndrome who for now needs her more than the rest of America does. She needs to take care of the issues of her household first, if McCain is interested in the Palin He can take Todd Palin, to allow the "hockey mom" take care of her baby. I think this is true christianity, being responsible. Of course she can hire a nanny to take care of her child but at this point i think the child deserves to be with the mother 100%.

Patti Zimmerman   September 13th, 2008 10:20 am ET

McCain sinks to new lows, despite all his puffery about running a clean campaign. Obviously he is desperate to win at any cost to his integrity. Blame Karl Rove? No, let McCain lie, cheat and try to steal his way into the White House, just like Bush did in 2000 and see him renounced by Americans who are fed up with Republicans. Obama/Biden 2008 for Change!

Calling all Christians..   September 13th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Wow, Now we've sunk to a point where one accuses the other for doing the SAME THING as himself??

This proves that McCain doesn't have anything on Obama, but yet he is trying hard to destroy Obama's image. Even if it means he reveals himself as a dishonest person.

Quite insane.

S. Boatman   September 13th, 2008 10:20 am ET

The Mccain Camp Once Again Shows How Desperate They Have Become! They Are Running Scared And Dont Know What To Do! Mccain Wont Even Back His Own Bill On The Subject . . . He Wont Back His Own Bill! He Is So Out Of Touch He Cant Agree With Himself! The Mccain Of 2000 Would Not Vote For The Mccain Of Today So Neither Should We!

Ms. Johnson   September 13th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Lies from the McCain camp. Are we supposed to be surprised?

Naive Voter   September 13th, 2008 10:19 am ET

But we are still voting for McCain even though he lies... because his lies sound better than any one else's truths. We love being brainwashed! It's the american dream!!!

/sarcasm

NOT THIS TIME - NO MORE OF McSAME --- PLEASE!!!!   September 13th, 2008 10:19 am ET

MENTIRAS!!!!! ___ MENTIRAS!!!! _____MENTIRAS!!!!

!!!NO MAS Mc MISMO!!!

!!!NO MAS Mc SUCIO!!!

!!!!NO MAS Mc FEO!!!!

LIES!!!!!__________LIES!!!!!!!!!! __________LIES!!!!!

NO MORE Mc SAME
NO MORE Mc DIRTY
NO MORE Mc UGLY

YES WE CAN, ONLY TWO WEEKS TO REGISTER TO VOTE!!!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08!!!!

kalu   September 13th, 2008 10:18 am ET

THIS IS A PATHETIC ATTACK BY THE GOP TO DISCREDIT OBAMA ONCE AGAIN, AND GIVEN THE FACT THAT PEOPLE RESPOND MORE TO NEGATIVE ADS, OBAMA SHOULD RESPOND IMMEDIATELY. THE GOP IS DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST AND IS BEING REFLECTED IN THE POLLS. PLS, OBAMA CAMP, RESPOND ASAP!!!!!!

Eddie G   September 13th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I just looked up hypocrit in the dictionary....definition...John McCain.

Cynthia K   September 13th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Yet another example of the Republicans dirty handed politics. The straight talk express my ... We need to bring back tar and feathering for carpetbaggers.

Pat, Indiana   September 13th, 2008 10:18 am ET

John McCain is willing to loose his integrity to win the election.

The Maverick is dead.

So Sad

Dom   September 13th, 2008 10:18 am ET

This has got to be a joke. I think shameless lying ads like this will undo the momentum of the McCain camp. 'You can't just make stuff up'

David from Ohio   September 13th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Senator McCain, as an independent, I have always admired your service and straight-talk fashion before this election cycle. What happened? You got my vote in 2000. I am honestly not sure whether I can cast my vote for you and Governor Palin at this juncture. Your campaign kept putting out these ads that distort your opponents' stands (at least according to other independent sites including Factcheck.org and Politifact.com). In my opinion, one of your straight-talk train has a wobbly wheel. I think you and your campaign need to get together and ask yourself what kind of campaign you are running. I am really concerned about your message. I don't want to cast my vote to somebody who would do anything to get elected. To me, that's not helping people like us Ohioans. That's just playing POLITICS.

One thing that Senator Obama is right is that this election is about issues. Please set aside all these nonsense and focus on how you guys can bring this great nation back on track. Because that is the way how we independents cast our votes.

Thanks for listening.

California Democrat   September 13th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I really hope McCain losses simply on the fact of being a blantant dishonest politician. I mean, I know all politicians do some wrong, but Republicans are plain nasty!

GOBAMA!!   September 13th, 2008 10:17 am ET

WOW...more low blows from the McCain camp. What's funny is Cubans here in Florida are voting for Obama even after voting republican since the Kennedy administration. That should say something about McCain. Let's see who do I want as president? Antique man with high cholesterol and previous history of cancerous melanomas (you can say all you want that they've been removed...the damage is already done to his skin) who can't use a computer in the age of computers. He's voted with Bush 90% of the time. He constantly contradicts himself and wants WAR WAR WAR. So what, he's a war hero...that isn't enough for me. Or Obama, a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard, an elegant speaker and diplomat who is in good shape, knows how to use a computer, and is loved by the rest of the world.

alvino   September 13th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Obama even gets attacked when he votes the same as McCain. John is beginning to make the nasty Bush campaigns look better each day.

Shiloh Everett   September 13th, 2008 10:17 am ET

McSame is a lying manipulitive man who encourages immagration but not equal pay. It is a continuation of Bushes plan to build up the military with minorities because there is no draft and they need more soilders to send into their many wars. Immigants are not as stupid as the Republicans think they are. Obama will fight for their rights not uskeep them poor so they will have too go to war. Ask your brothers and sisters in Arizona-how are they doing in McCain's own state?

prairieguy   September 13th, 2008 10:17 am ET

What else is new...his camapign has been lying so much that another one is no surprise!!!

Andy   September 13th, 2008 10:17 am ET

McCain is a liar. Es un mentiroso. El unico candidato que no quiere ayudar la gente es McCain. McCain doesn't care about the truth. His ads are pure propaganda. Para cambiar el Washington, D.C. hay que elegir Obama.

Harris   September 13th, 2008 10:16 am ET

This is outrageous, this campain is not about Barack Obama but about American people. How could Mccain be lying overtly like this? How could the Media keep trying to be fair and Balance even when someone is lying? This Campain is not Barack against Mccain, it should Mccain agains the Media on his lies. Hopefully American people won't be dull by this flattery.

Sue, NY   September 13th, 2008 10:16 am ET

McCain is so dishonorable and has lost all integrity just to win....not the kind of president I want.

wendy   September 13th, 2008 10:16 am ET

McCain is lying again and some Americans still want to vote for him.
This happened the past two elections and Americans are still being stupid.And American women who are voting for McCain when MCCAIN IS AGAINST EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN?HOW DUMB IS THAT?
THE WORLD IS LAUGHING AT US BECAUSE WE MAY PUT INTO OFFICE SOMEONE WHO VOTES WITH BUSH 90%OF THE TIME AFTER THE DISASTER THAT ADMINISTRATION PUT US IN.
WE ARE REALLY JUST THAT STUPID OR ITS SOMETHING EVEN WORSE.AND THE MEDIA JUST FEEDS INTO IT.MCCAIN IS A LIAR AND THE MEDIA DOES NOTHING!

James   September 13th, 2008 10:15 am ET

McCain can sure spend a lot of money on straight lies. This guy and his hockey mom are useless.

MarioB. from Berlin FOR OBAMA   September 13th, 2008 10:14 am ET

This McSame is the most stupid AH and MF there is...

This is disgusting. Hope Obama campaign is quick in responding, before many of the hispanics believe what they saw...

Sam former Republican   September 13th, 2008 10:14 am ET

typical Republican Lies, as everyone can see the "honorable" Senator McCain has deffinatly sold out!

Sammie   September 13th, 2008 10:13 am ET

McCain must think Spanish speakers are stupid.

Eric, Nevada   September 13th, 2008 10:13 am ET

WHO IS PAYING ATTENTION TO THIS ANYWAY?????

THE MCCAIN CAMPAING IS FULL OF LIES. WE KNOW WHO KARL ROVE IS.... and how he run campaings

NOSOTROS SABEMOS QUIENES SON ESTAS PERSONAS EN EL GOBIERNO. NO ES POSIBLE QUE ELLOS PIENSEN QUE NOSOTROS LOS HISPANOS DE ESTADOS UNIDOS SEAMOS ESTUPIDOS Y CREAMOS EN ESTA BASURA. YO SOY INDEPENDIENTE Y NO PIENSO QUE PUEDA VOTOAR POR ESTE PAR DE PAYASOS MENTIROSOS.

Mark, Ohio   September 13th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Candidate McCain opposes the immigration bill that Senator McCain wrote – and now he wants to discuss immigration???

Florida democrat   September 13th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Every time I hear something from McCain or Palin it turns out to be a lie. People need to stand up and tell McCain to stop telling lies!!!

Where are those moral values the republicans claim to have?

Hey, CNN report about caging in FL!!! I am now being Caged by the McCain campaign and many others are as well. The local NPR just had a call in special about it. It is happening in OH and other battleground states. Why is this not against the law. It is definitely immoral.

If you are not familiar with Caging, search Wykapedia for Caging or Cage list. It is heartbreaking to see what these republicans will do to win elections.

Republicans are scum of the earth.

Danny, OH   September 13th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I FEEL SORRY FOR A COUNTRY CALLED AMERICA. WOW!!!!!!!!!

Daniel M   September 13th, 2008 10:11 am ET

I used to respect John McCain but it seems that he has embraced lying to win. Is this what we really need in the white house? Just like the sex education commercial, which was intended to show kids how to avoid sexual predators, this is all bs...

Cathy in MD   September 13th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Opportunistic, manipulative, predatory behavior - from someone who promised to run an honorable campaign. McCain needs to stop. He is doing this country a disservice.

Anne   September 13th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Isnt it time the democrats made ads to prove just what lying sacks of $^%# McCain and his repugnant party are.

M. Bryan   September 13th, 2008 10:11 am ET

John McCain lost in 2000 because of the Bush campaign lies.
Evidently, he is trying the same logic against Obama. No more
"Straight Talk" McCain, enter "Anything to Win" John. What a shame and what a pity!!! The same goes for his running mate. Hopefully,
voters will not take their twisted rhetoric as truth.

lisa   September 13th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Obama, where is your ad about McShame's record on vets issues and his approval rating with vets organization that he lies about continually?
Where's your ad about his voting record about the enviornment and women's issues?
where's the willie horton ad about the sex ed ad?
LET THE 527's AT 'EM!!

Paul S   September 13th, 2008 10:11 am ET

If McCain will lie to us now, he will lie to us once he's in office.

MCain – pathological liar
Palin – stubborn, snide and malicious

What a pair to send to the whitehouse.

Anne   September 13th, 2008 10:10 am ET

And is Obama going to do something about it??? It TIME for him to show righteous anger. Come on Obama..GET MAD...IT "S OK and it's necessary. I am so sick of these liars going unchallenged!!!!!

Kyle Indianapolis, Indiana   September 13th, 2008 10:10 am ET

why is mccain such a liar?

Dee   September 13th, 2008 10:10 am ET

How can a man & woman call them self a Christian and continue to tell lie after lie, they know it's a lie the American people know it's a lie, it's been proven to be a lie, yet they keep telling them.

I don't see any change other than the stealing of another mans ideas.

The only fresh idea keeps coming from the same camp while the other camp hides in the corner with a stolen play book

Rodger   September 13th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Typical McCain...more lies!

A Thomas   September 13th, 2008 10:09 am ET

If McCain repeatedly lies to the American people during the campaign, how can we expect him to behave if he were president?

Independant in Indiana   September 13th, 2008 10:09 am ET

How could anyone...anyone...think that McCain/Pailn is what this country needs? If peolpe in this counrty are that dumb, then they get exactly what the deserve.

I could care less if somebody is black,white,democrat,republican, etc..

I vote the person, not the party, which is the way it should be. If you dont vote that way, shame on you.

If my daughter were to get raped and become pregnant, there is no way that some lipstick wearing hockey mom from Podunk, Alaska is going to tell me that she must have the baby. Are you serious??

That is one of my biggest concerns about this lady. We dont know much about her, other than her radical views, which have no place in the white house, regardless of what that fat, cheesburger eating Rush Limbaugh says.

Sam   September 13th, 2008 10:08 am ET

When will CNN start calling McCain what he is. A pathological lair. I am amazed how he gets away with this stuff. The GOP and the media are beginning to turn me off.

independant voter,   September 13th, 2008 10:08 am ET

MORE DISTORTION FROM REAL FACTS, AND OUTRIGHT LIES FROM THE MCCAIN GROUP..HOW STUPID CAN PEOPLE REALLY BE, CHECK "FACTS"
OBAMA-BIDEN, ALL THE WAY..

mac   September 13th, 2008 10:08 am ET

One more lie from the McCain group on top of all the others. Wow, they really are just making stuff up. And these people think they can lead this country with all the problems we have?

Stop lying McCain.

Dan   September 13th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I have to say that the media is partly to blame for this. If I had a chance to question a politician, or surrogate, one on one I would never allow them to run around in circles they way they do. If the media held them to a high standard they would not be able to peddle lies to the public. Call if for what it is, so what if he refuses to come on your show ever again. As soon as McCain starting griping about media bias CNN along with other networks tucked tail and played nice. The next time those little twerps Tucker Bounds and Nancy Pfotenhauer come on your network let them know that the GOP, McCain in particular, are outright liars and don't let them dance around you. You owe it to your public.

lisa   September 13th, 2008 10:08 am ET

HIT BACK HARD OBAMA, ENOUGH LIES!!

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   September 13th, 2008 10:07 am ET

John McCain would rather lose his integrity than lose an election.

Enough!

geen   September 13th, 2008 10:07 am ET

smarter than the moron in the white house, smarter than his poodle mcgoofy who wants to succeed him and continue his same moronic war-loving policies, I am admittedly not the brightest turnip on the truck..but seems to me, with regards to illegal immigrants, if those employing them on large scale (e.g. the Postville, Ia Kosher plant), if those employers were to be fined..and I do mean SUBSTANTIALLY..for employing illegals..would make inroads to this problem, no? And, put them on notice that they will be henceforth and FOREVER, subject to 'random' checks, much like drug tests employers use...I'm kind of thinking here that, if they are serious about illegals, the fine should be in the order of...ohhh...'bout $20,000.00 per illegal caught..the first time..2nd offense, hell..just base it on their profit..take 30% of what ever it is...in the america consumed by the greed of the moron's regime, and the continuation of it that McGoofy and Palen want...they have to understand that the only way companies employing i llegals will cease to do it is to hit them where their money is...of course, that is impossible to expect from an republican administration to even consider...hey..its a solution!

Phantom of the Oprah   September 13th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Obama has no position.

He just tells each crowd what they want to hear.

He wins by playing the popularity contest- he never takes a controversial position.

That is why Obama voted present on all the difficult issues- Obama did not want to risk taking a position one way or the other so that he did not risk being disliked by any group.

That is how Obama made it this far on no track record and no experience. He gives nice vague, inspiring speeches and hides his beliefs in the pretty rhetoric. Everyone is awed by his image and forgets to look for the meat of substance.

I hope such tactics of pandering for popularity does not get him into the white house.

politicjock   September 13th, 2008 10:05 am ET

In running the sleaziest campaign since South Carolina in 2000 and standing by completely debunked lies on national television, it's clear that John McCain would rather lose his integrity than lose an election.

Roger   September 13th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Have we set the bar so low that garbage like this recent McCain ad can be allowed to be shown. I have never in all my life seen such a blatant distortion of the truth – not just this ad but most of the flagrant lies that the McCain/Palin alliance is propogating. Wake up America! The only chance we have for real change and advancement and improvement in the life of our country is with Barack Obama.

Obama for America!!!!

t   September 13th, 2008 10:04 am ET

please, someone tell me,
Are these guys really trying to pull one over the american people again?
Shame on McCain, shame on the GOP

People make no sense   September 13th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Straight talk express – yeah right. I hope all you bloggers have been saving your money because we are in trouble if McDummy wins. I'm afraid and I'm rich. (Well not by McNonsense standards.)

Rob   September 13th, 2008 10:03 am ET

These ads of McCain and his brand of politics are what makes me sick and ashamed of American politics. I always thought that McCain was a better man than this. Obviuosly I was wrong. My vote goes to Obama.
A former republican

Paula   September 13th, 2008 10:03 am ET

America will be in dire trouble if the mccain/palin ticket wins. Except for the rich (unless mccain starts WW111 which even the wealthy can't escape)

Ockham   September 13th, 2008 10:03 am ET

I used to like John McCain, but in this campaign he's come to the point where I don't believe a word he says.

NoGOP   September 13th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Mccain/Palin will lie to the American people in order to get into the Whithouse. Palin's remarks about "Thanks but no thanks" has already been pulled from her stump speeches, because of untruth... which somehow in their and their followers minds seemingly negates her from ever having said it. The problem with their followers is, they are predisposed to believe whatever they say only because they pick and choose those things from their speeches out that represent their ideals. Unfortunately, many people say they are voting for (what should be Palin/Mccain) only because Palin is like them, they can relate to her. I'm sorry, being a "hockey mom" and housewife and mother of 5 with one special needs child are not good qualifications to run this country. They may be good qualifications if you are interested in running this country right into the ground, and that is indeed precisely what I fear from you warmongers.

brian   September 13th, 2008 10:03 am ET

How do you say "lies" in Spanish?

roger nc   September 13th, 2008 10:02 am ET

McSame shame on you liar.

Luis   September 13th, 2008 10:02 am ET

And McCain keeps lying. It's the conservative right that McCain serves that doesn't want hispanics in the US.

katiec   September 13th, 2008 10:02 am ET

How any intelligent voter can even listen to what Mccain says is
beyond me. We all know whatever comes out of his mouth
is going to be a lie, distortion, exaggeration and pandering.
Whatever happened to the man we used to know? He has
disappeared using any and every dirty tactic to win. He has
resorted to what was used against him but stated at the
beginning of his campaign he would be "honorable".
Wonder what his definition of honorable is??
Our country is sitting on quicksand, put there by the
republican leadership these last eight years.
This is our survival and we cannot survive anymore
of Bush policies and the people who have and will
support them.

Clem   September 13th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Obama is giving Americans way too much credit by saying “Americans aren’t stupid”. Emm! I think we are and we may just as well prove how stupid we are on November 4th. How long do you get beat over the head before you start looking for the person beating you over the head? McCain campaign sees the polls and scout the blogs and from what they see, calls for more dust because come November 4th, Americans may not know who they are actually voting for. In scenarios like that, Republicans win and then reality sets in. A few months later we start using the phrase “Politicians su**” and now it takes 2 hrs to argue with the insurance company over your claim which to your surprise used to be covered but not anymore. Insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result. It will truly be insane to vote for McCain but hey! We are Americans and we really know how to screw up big time. Just in case you don’t understand this comment, it means that you should VOTE FOR OBAMA.

Mac in Nova Scotia   September 13th, 2008 10:01 am ET

I hope that McCain is enjoying himself while he is wallowing in the mud. He doesn't have the intelligence to climb up to Senator Obama's level so he is trying to bring Obama down to his level in the gutter. I hope his ad mentions that he was a P.O.W. who doesn't blink at sending the military into needless wars.

Larry Buchas   September 13th, 2008 10:01 am ET

John McCain is not a patriot. He will lie about everything and claim it fact. He depends on tapping the traditional racist feelings of white America.

He puts our country last. Barack Obama puts our country first.

Bring the vomit bags   September 13th, 2008 10:01 am ET

More lies and desperation by McCain. What a pile of garbage.

d   September 13th, 2008 10:00 am ET

If Obama were smart he would put an ad out that disputes this ad. Just tell the American people the truth. he supported a bill that McCain drafted. Bring THAT to the attention of McCains voting base.

David in Indian Wells   September 13th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Are people insane. Why would anyone want two bold face LIARS running this country again.

I see another 1929 replay if these two economic dimwits get elected.

Moon over your 'bammy   September 13th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Just wait a day or so and Obama will "refine" his position- just like on NAFTA, FISA, off-shore drilling and a half dozen other positions.

Obama's health care plan IS NOT LIKE HILLARY'S- it is NOT universal and it will only mean more of the same.

For that reason alone I WILL not and CAN not vote for Obama.

We democrats had the best candidate out there with all the best positions on EVERY issue. We decided to play political correctness games with our democratic process. We tampered with people's right to vote. We swiftboated the female candidate. We selected and installed a nominee.

Watch that fail here in America- not a total third world regime- yet!

bob   September 13th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Republicans... the party of family values... as long as those values don't include honesty, being faithful to your wife, or living up to your own professed values and sense of honor.

I love how Mccain is now attacking Obama for casting the identical vote he did. I guess his pledge to run an honorable campaign earlier was just another lie. Kind of like the one he told his first wife before he cheated on her with his current wife! How exactly does a party that claims family values nominate an adulterer for its presidential nominee! What a group of hypocrits!

Ardnuas   September 13th, 2008 10:00 am ET

McCain/Palin is so negative..... these people will NOT change anything in Washington.... they can ONLY work with people who THINK like they do. America, we deserve BETTER.

independant voter,   September 13th, 2008 9:59 am ET

AS LONG AS THE MCCAIN-PALIN TICKET GETS AWAY WITH CONSTANTLY LYING, AND PEOPLE WAKE UP AND CHECK FACTS, MCCAIN WILL KEEP SWIFT BOATING OBAMA, AND TRYING TO WIN..WELL...HE DOESNT FOOL ME..MY VOTE, AS A WOMAN, GOES TO OBAMA..

Javone   September 13th, 2008 9:59 am ET

THAT'S IT! THis man is a LIAR and a CHEAT! Anyone who votes for him is just the same. I am so tired of him lying and then looking the american people in the face and lying with a straight face!He did it just yesterday on the view. People PLEASE research these claims before just believing what he says! This is so lame!

d   September 13th, 2008 9:59 am ET

MCain iS an idiot. Doesn't he know that the vast majority of republicans and the republican constituency were AGAINST this bill!!!
Big mistake to bring it to their attention in an ad that blatantly lies. Obama voted for the bill.. MCAIN DRAFTED IT!!!!

Anonymous   September 13th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Obama will stop immigration raids, McCain will not, as he has been for immigration raids in his own state. Please see their websites for the facts on the issues.

Deb, Allentown,PA   September 13th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Where is the acccountability? How is McCain permitted to simply put out ad after ad of lies, untruths and misrepresentations? This is disgusting.

McCain is no longer remotely honorable. He has sold his soul to the devil in order to occupy the White House.

Linton   September 13th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Shame on McCaain, anything to win the elections, the MSM needs to call him out. We need to interview Sarah Palin, tell her to come out of her hiding hole.

Annette   September 13th, 2008 9:57 am ET

I used to believe in John McCain, but now he has turned totally negative and deceitful. Unfortunately, for many who just don't want to vote for Obama this is just what they want to hear, whether factual or not. I wonder what that is about. I hear many white men at work say he called Palin a pig and that just turns on the base. It's like in the past, I dare a "colored" speak to a "white woman" like that. I doubt if you post this, but it is true and CNN is submitting to the McCain campaign under the threat of unfairness.

John McCain, MIA   September 13th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Why would McCain include his matching record?

This isn't the real Jon McCain, so honesty and integrity don't come into play

Still for Hill but now ONLY for Hill   September 13th, 2008 9:56 am ET

What is Obama's position?

Obama seems to switch his position on all issued based on what is polling well at the time.

To this day, Obama has not taken a stand on anything- just criticizes and attacks others while proclaiming his own good judgement.

But since Obama has NOT EVER DONE ANYTHING- we have only his word for his good judgement and his own pandering promises- to go on.

My conscience is clear since I voted for the BEST candidate of all- HRC. No race baiting no gender bias- just the issues.

Kimbo   September 13th, 2008 9:56 am ET

I need say no more than an adviser to McCain Said:

“Every day not talking about the economy, the war and how to fix a broken system is a victory for McCain,” said John Weaver, a former top strategist to the nominee who left the campaign last year. “They’re going to ride it as long as they can and as long as the mainstream media puts up every ridiculous charge.”

I'm just amazed at how the American public can fall for this. I'm sure however that once their eyes are open and they demand conversation about these topics, the ones that REALLY are important to our country, the polls will swing dramatically.

White Mother for Obama!!   September 13th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Well aint that calling the kettle black... LOL. McCain needs to give it up. Can we say Slander?? With all the lies and nothing to back it up, he is looking for a hurtin for Slander.

Emit R Detsaw   September 13th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Republican Campaign mantra:

Lie, Cheat, & Steal......

Whatever it takes to RULE.

Cheryl   September 13th, 2008 9:52 am ET

Time to go hard on McJerk's continuing lies and Gov. Pig-Face's real "record" in Alaska. Bring it on, Dems!

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