Comments on: Obama campaign confirms they raised $66 million in August

By: Manju Mohammed Konneh

Manju Mohammed Konneh — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:59:22 +0000

Felicition obama, u are the right man for the american not mccain. On the day of the debate don't beat him with too much of political latches before he dies. He is politically incapacitated to compete with you. you are a true incoming president of america come november.
From: Manju Mohammed Konneh
Monrovia_Liberia
West Africa

By: Grateful to live in the USA

Grateful to live in the USA — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:56:16 +0000

After reading these blogs on CNN and elsewhere, I have come to the conclusion that a lof of 'bloggers' need to get a life. What a bunch of whiners! McCain and Obama are both very admirable people. I respect both of them and will be happy whichever one 'wins'. You people all need to get a life!!!

By: Sarah McCarthy -> U r DEAD wrong

Sarah McCarthy -> U r DEAD wrong — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:39:03 +0000

WOOO woow woww, whata heck!!! you actually think that the SUN is the major cause of Global Warming! O my Dear God! what an idiot person she IS! Please save us from her kind! ....................u stuped idiot person who thinks she is right......CO2 IS the number one cause...........because you see there is a lot of it out there that it traps the sunlight that comes from the sun which is suppose to hit the ground & bounce back to outer space and O MY GOD! you actually needed a simple physics lesson from a high school STUDENT!!!! WOOOW!!!!!!

By: Jude

Jude — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:39:39 +0000

Only the democrat party can do it, since the Republicans aren't goin to do it without charging a fee.
the Republicans aren't giving any handouts, although Texas is a Republican state, they have way more of a chance of getting help from the democrats then waiting on McCain. The democrats stand for Democracy, for the people, especially in time on need such as these.
Lets see what lies this McBush gurantees his supporters of the state of Texas. He'll probably tell them to wait out the election before he provides them with help, and seeing that his supporters have supported him this far, more than likely they wouldn't mind suffering 4 more years in their current situation due to their ignorance.

By: tim

tim — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:31:07 +0000

Obama is taking your money and throwing it away. Consider giving money to a local charity, Church or real civic group that makes a
difference. Obama has never even had a job. You folks are like the
bozos in the Monty Python Movie SEARCH FOR THE HOLY GRAIL where
the dopes all take off one shoe and run after the guy with one shoe because they think that is the sign.
Obama is the guy with the one shoe!

By: Sebastien, from Kamloops, B.C.

Sebastien, from Kamloops, B.C. — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:30:30 +0000

Too bad most of McCain's money comes from private sector-influenced bundling.

McCain is in bed with their lobbyists as well.

By: gregg45

gregg45 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:18:57 +0000

dang tx gal.. not another man that can out do god... wow obobots.. think obama can stop the next disaster to hit the world,, why did he not stop ike??

By: enough is enough

enough is enough — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:17:31 +0000

I am a proud female hispanic Obama supporter from Dallas, Tx. and a first time voter! It is amazing how much money both of these candidates are able to raise BUT i do wish they would both put it to better use. We do not need any more expensive b...s... commercials!!! We all know which comments are lies, overstated, rhetoric or just simply pandering . Just imagine how much good their campaign donations could actually provide...how many college loans or just interest alone...how many homeless familuies could be fed and clothed...how many public school districts...etc. etc.?!!! (YES, I am in one of the worse public school districts, DISD, which is a huge embarrasement of the worst public school officials being complete idiots and wasting taxpayers money! I could rant & rave about Hinijosa and his inept cohorts but I won't waste your time).

I feel community service should be implented in all schools (public & private). My son went to Jesuit in Dallas and they were REQUIRED to participate in community service hours all 4 yr. of high school as graduations requirements. They were required to complete a minimum of 100 hrs just for their senior year which they fullfilled every Wed. during school! Not to mention the minimum 35hrs per hrs. per freshman, sophmore and junior years. I am so proud of them for instilling a strong sense of community service because this is everlasting and has encouraged the importance of helping others!

Obama is right about the impact we all can have by volunteering in someway in our communities. All high schools students in the United States should participate in community service as graduation requirements. Community service also looks good on their resumes for college and they would be able to apply for many scholarships based on a strong community service background..

Again, both the Democrats and Republicans campaigns need to STOP WASTING OUR MONEY ON THESE JUVENILLE ATTACK COMMERCIALS! We all the know truth about both candidates. All we need to do is research the candidates ourselves and not count on these wasteful commercials or biased reports from cable news such as CNN, MSNBC, Fox and ABC! America, wake up and make up your on minds without the cable news pounding worthless negative comments and both campaigns airing political bull over and over...we are not that stupid or gullible!

By: Judge

Judge — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:13:36 +0000

To Governor Sarah Palin and Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani this is what ordinary people and community organizers can do. Who's laughing now ?

YES WE CAN !!!

Obama/Biden '08

By: Independent

Independent — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:13:15 +0000

Lawyers & Money

Bill Clinton= lawyer
Hillary Clinton= lawyer
Barak Obama= lawyer
Michelle Obama= lawyer
Joe Biden= lawyer

Good Luck America!

By: juiceball

juiceball — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:12:36 +0000

This is the first time that I have donated to a presidential campaign – We cannot afford to have McShame/McBush and the PitBull with lipstick in control of this country! We cannot affort 8 more years of the same! McCain is no longer the same so called "Maverick"! He is 90% Bush – We can't afford 10% change!

By: heartlight 3, Maui, HI

heartlight 3, Maui, HI — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:12:21 +0000

WML – you may be a registered Democrat, but you clearly don't understand what's going on with Obama's financing. The limit any one person can give is $2300. 500 of McCain's rich friends give him $2300 each, and he has $1,150,000. 11,500 people give Obama $100 and he has $1,150,000. The whole point about Obama's financing is that 2.5 million people now have a stake in his campaign. I am one of those people. Those of us who believe in him want to give what we can to support his campaign. You say all that money could have been used to fix the country. Everyone has the option to donate to whatever cause they want to. We think we are making an investment in fixing the country by electing someone with vision, understanding and judgment to run it.

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:11:14 +0000

OH – The Diaster Victims need some help – why don't you Obama nuts donate to them!

Wake Up – No Hillary – No Obama

By: Joe Average

Joe Average — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:11:05 +0000

The more I read about Obama's "change" the more I see that he is out of touch. His proposals for change are for programs that have been in place already for years, i.e. on education specifically.
Change, yea right just liberal politicals as usual.

By: Erica

Erica — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:10:29 +0000

I've been sending money I don't have to this campaign because I believe in Obama/Biden, with everything I have. I don't care if this means I eat top ramen for a year, I'm sending it, anything and everything to keep those nasty, dirty filthy liars and wolf killer out of the Oval office!

By: welches, oregon

welches, oregon — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:09:25 +0000

The Republicans sound so bitter. No wonder they cling to their guns and religion. What a farce.

By: Tayo, NY

Tayo, NY — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:08:19 +0000

LET DONATE MORE BECAUSE THE McCAIN CAMPAIGN AND REP PARTY ARE DOING ALL THEY CAN RAISE ALL IN THE NAME OF NEGATIVE ADS.

REMEMBER, MCCAIN ALREADY HAS $84 MILLION TO START WITH AND REPUBLICAN PARTY HAS MORE TO SPEND.

By: Trollmaster

Trollmaster — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:07:52 +0000

The people that are saying Obama is not ready to lead are the same people that brought you W Bush. They're far too stupid to realise that Bush has time and time again proven totally unfit to be president, let alone manage a McDonalds. How can anyone possibly take these non thinking necon drones seriously?

By: Max

Max — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:06:21 +0000

Obama is going to win BIG...no worrys I am also one of the 500,000 new one and will keep donating my hard earned cash to keep america from becoming a theocracy,and guard it from one crack pot..Mc Same

By: No way, no how, no McCain!

No way, no how, no McCain! — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:05:58 +0000

WOW! That is magnificent!

Don't get discouraged, folks. This thing is still very much our game. We will win, especially after the debates reveal McCain's beliefs for what they are....

By: PS

PS — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:02:47 +0000

For the 1st time, I donated!! Palin pick scared me.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:01:00 +0000

I've donated 155 so far to President Obama, and I plan to donate a lot more before November 4th. He is better for our future and our children s future.

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

By: Ex-mod-GOP for Obama

Ex-mod-GOP for Obama — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:59:25 +0000

Count this former Republican (and my wife) among this donors. Time to take back America.

By: Kathy in TX for Obama

Kathy in TX for Obama — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:58:20 +0000

Good and bad news from Texas... FEMA, the heads of which were appointed by the Bush regime, are screwing up again. They supposedly staged millions of gallons of water and millions of MRE meals here in Texas in preparation for the storm. 24 hours later, it's still not being handed out. Hello? I can drive from here to Florida in less than 24 hours, so why can't they get the stuff moved from one place to another, inside the state?

This is another example of how dangerous it is to appoint unqualified "political friends" to key offices in the governemnt... something the Republicans seem hell-bent to do with Sarah Palin. This is just a hurricane; imagine the damage she could do if we had to go to war with Russia or Iran.

By: chippyarm

chippyarm — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:58:16 +0000

You know, that alone has energized me. I have never given money to a political campaign. This will be my first. My question is- How do I do it? Thank in advance.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:56:24 +0000

I was a new independent donor to Obama too!!

The Palin pick is what did it for me. Initially I was on the fence because I am sort of slightly right of center on some of my views and it appeared initially that both candidates brought something a little different to the table.

The McCain of 2000 has all but disappeared and his pick of Palin whose record on the environment, her extreme view with regards to t a woman's right to choose, the lies and exaggerations lead me to believe that the team cannot be trusted. The wolves legs, as stupid as it sounds is too much for me to handle as an animal lover.

McCain continuous flip flops and the re-emergence of Karl Rove makes me see that he is only interested in the slash and burn tactics of politics and not this country.

I am firmly now in the Obama/Biden camp.

It may sound corny, but he appeals to my better angels and inspires Americans to remember what we are capable of. One thing that i am sure of is that he cares about this country.

By: Deacon John M. Bresnahan

Deacon John M. Bresnahan — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:55:34 +0000

What a fraud as a change merchant Obama is. One of the most important changes made after Nixon and Watergate was public financing of presidential campaigns. And Obama at one time said he was going to use this law–while he was gaining the nomination as a change agent.
Now we know he is a liar or has no backbone in keeping his promises. And a thorough analysis of Obama's donations showed that a majority of his funds were still coming from the typical big donors. So does any fool believe Obama will give more weight to the 10 dollar donor than the fat cat (Like Renzo). Maybe Renzo will arrange to get Obama a summer home to vacation in if Obama wins trhe White House.
You can say all you want about McCain, but he kept his word on public financing of his campaign and Obama didn't.

By: GA for Obama

GA for Obama — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:53:05 +0000

WML- he doesn't get millions..Obama has 2.5 million donars giving $50 each stan01020- every thing you stated has been debunked and vetted..the real PROBLEM is McCain and Palin's dirt..btw, he's only "ultra left wing liberal" to the EXTREME right..btw, he's not muslim, you are SP Jacob- Oh, please! We ALL know Realclearpolitics is a lie. They have Florida leaning McCain but Minnesota and Pennsylvania (Leaning Obama) are toss-ups. Btw, RCP's FULL ELECTORAL COUNT has Obama LEADING 273 to McCain 267.

By: NO PALIN

NO PALIN — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:52:09 +0000

OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

By: Linda, St. Paul

Linda, St. Paul — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:51:16 +0000

I am about to make my 4th contribution to the Obama-Biden ticket, though financially it's a stretch, because, as an avid news reader for many years, I am terrified of what clearly will be a continuation of Bush policies under McCain-Palin.

I don't want a warrior in the White House - happy or otherwise. Like 67% of Americans, according to the Gallup Poll, I want a President unafraid to meet and talk personally with world leaders, including heads of states viewed as foes of the U.S.

I want a President who will vigorously pursue diplomatic channels to solve international conflicts, and simultaneously re-build and expand our alliances throughout the world, again like the vasr majority of voters. No more “go it alone” strategies. This is a HUGE issue for me and thousands of others as we watch our economy being drained by a War of Choice and our country becoming more isolated from our global family.

I hope our campaign donations will be used to hit the airwaves hard with a series of well-produced positive ads that honestly present Obama-Biden's positions on international relations, tax cuts, Medicare & Social Security, housing and education. The real issues are on our side - talk about them and forget about the nitpicky stuff.

By: Sacha

Sacha — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:51:13 +0000

I really hope that people look PAST the insults and realize that McCain is not saying anything else. If he had his town hall meetings, as he wanted, the tone would be much different, according to him. But since he rejected Obama's counter offer to a mix of both townhall meetings and debates, he feels that it is just fine to distort the truth and pander to people's fears. The American People are a smart group and are not easily fooled. Wait until November, and you will see that.
Obama/Biden 2008-2016

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:48:55 +0000

Great News! If anyone deserves to be a multi-zillionaire in or out of public office it's Obama. Every week I do my small part to help make it happen and will continue to do so.

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:47:40 +0000

That $66 million number is actually alot lower than it should be. We need to do better.

Nothing less than the future of our country is at stake. If you dont think you can afford to give $100, then ask yourself how much it will cost you to have McCain in office. He's going to cut corporate taxes by $300 million a year, keep the taxes on the wealthy at Bush's tax rates and spend $100 million a year keeping us in Iraq, plus he will probably start the next Cold War with Russia, just to prove how "tough" he is.

And you will get to pay for McCain's vanity.

Right now, every household owes $150,000 as their portion of the national debt. With McCain this will likely double over the next 8 years to $300,000. Are you prepared to pay back your portion of that debt?

We need to be giving $100-1,000 per donor. $25 is nice, but come-on, that is one new pair of shoes.

By: Independent

Independent — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:47:23 +0000

McCain's LIES in his ads have totally turned me off. He really is running a terrible and unethical campaign. I have been watching these campaigns for a while. Dems, I voted for Bush in the last cycle, but I will vote for your canditate, Mr Obama. One of my friends convinced me last week and I contributed $50.00. You guys have hope on your side...it feels great. Let's rebuild America.

By: Obama/Biden

Obama/Biden — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:47:06 +0000

Vote smart this November. Vote good judgment. If you say that our economy is good now, you are an elitist and you do not know our struggle to put food on our bellies and gas in our cars. John McCain that elitist think the economy is good and has no plan to help us. He wants more wars, more tax cut for big corporate that ship our jobs oversees. Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania I know that your economies are hurting and you must vote smart and vote someone who understands your economics’ struggles. It is not time to support someone just for race or gender, it is time to take our country back and get our respect back around the world. Vote Democratic this November if you are a true American who put America first. We need change in Washington and the Democratic Party has that change for us this November.

By: Meleon

Meleon — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:44:27 +0000

Sarah McCarthy I'm not a democratic. I voted for Bush 41, considered voting for Bush 43 first go round, and did vote for McCain in 2000. I'm now solidly behind Obama/Biden after studying it from all angles. I looked at what I agreed with, what I could live with, and the character of each and will not apologize for concluding that Obama trumps McCain for me. I've looked back, and I've looked forward, and anyway I cut the chances of getting it wrong, there's more chits in the "chances are in favor of Obama getting it right" column. I live in Ohio, and I work in the most conservative of districts, and even if some won't dare whisper it let alone shout it, there are more card carrying Republicans on the "Democratic Down Low" than they'll ever admit in polite company. Forget the MSM talk about public proclamations made by voters who swear race doesn't factor in but we know it will once it's time to vote. Just as they say that's the voter Obama has to worry about, McCain had better not take for granted us here because we're the real undercover voter, the Indies who lean more to the right, and the normally reliable straight ticket Repub's who plain on the great cross over once nobodys looking.

By: ashley

ashley — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:43:42 +0000

we rock! This is why a love Obama people. We continue to show our resolve in donations but let also remember to hit the streets. Registration deadlines are fast approaching

Obama/Biden '08/'12
Biden '16

By: Montana is Obama Country

Montana is Obama Country — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:42:14 +0000

**
Chris from Nebraska said it the BEST..!! **** 4 star comment.. Chris...

I will KEEP donating my hard earned money for Americans For Truth ..!

Obama/Biden.. 2008

By: Judy from NC

Judy from NC — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:41:54 +0000

Enough!!!

Obama/Biden 2008!

By: Ohio Woman

Ohio Woman — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:40:40 +0000

Obama thanks but no thanks I am to afraid of you plan I am a Dem, but I am voting for Macain and Palin, I am truly ashame of what my party is doing to Palin ,if Obama would have picked Hilary I would have been for Obama all the way, And the pick of Biden is the same old stuff in Washington. Biden has been there for over 30 years that's the same old Washington we need trem limtis on the Sen, and Cong, for a fresh new look at gov. As a woman its time for a Woman in the white house eihter Pres or Vice Pres

By: Annie from WI

Annie from WI — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:40:22 +0000

All right! Go Team-Obama! In the primaries I was all for Hillary but as soon as she conceded and urged us to support Obama I jumped on the train! I'm a Democrat and Hillary and Obama stand for the same things! More $$ coming. Hang tough all of you!

By: Steve - Ohio

Steve - Ohio — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:38:07 +0000

The real question if I refuse public financing is where is 66MM coming from and who do I owe favors?

I am not a great proponent of government control but it should all be public money and 527's outlawed.

Bet it is not all $10 money. That would be nearly 7 million contributors. BIG MONEY contributors for the DEMS as well.

By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:37:26 +0000

This goes to show you that there are a whole lot of "blind" supporters that have made the big mistake of following the "Pied Piper"

Obama went back on his word to take public financing if McCain did and it just goes to show you that Obama will say and do whatever to win the Presidency!

I don't like a liar and a person that has no experience or for that matter any track record to show that he is qualified to be our next President.

I am a Hillary Clinton supporter that is voting for McCain/Palin and it is Obama's own fault. He lied his way to get the nominee and then chose Biden over Hillary Clinton for his VP. REALLY DUMB OF HIM!

McCain/Palin 2008

Hillary Clinton 2012

By: Pepou

Pepou — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:37:24 +0000

Sarah McCarthy : The fanaticals are not Obama and Biden, they are McCain and Palin who will do anything at all cost to win an election. Even if that involves lies and deception.
Palin is a pathological liar and a dangerous one. An extremist who will happily send us all to war. Under a McCain presidency, your hero will be a figurehead, a puppet in the hands of extremists.
I, for one, will not let my country go down the tube like this. Yes, there are millions in this country who will defend it against inept, and ignorant morons. Get used to it !

By: Eric Cooper

Eric Cooper — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:36:45 +0000

Yep, sure does look like the Obama campaign is sputtering and losing support. 66 million!! Wow!! It's amazing how his star has faded...lol.

@ McCain/Palin supporters, know this, we do not fear McCain or Palin...we respect them, as we respect all Americans, but we are committed to giving this country back to the people – ALL people. Compare and contrast the representation at the DNC vs. the RNC as a reference point to that last comment.

While CNN and the rest of the media blow hards are making it about lipstick and gender and crap that we don't care about, true Obama supporters are knocking on doors, making phone calls, and registering votors and getting his message heard. These actions may not show up in the daily polls, but trust me, they will (we will) show up on November 4th!!

Obama/Biden '08

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:36:23 +0000

What sticks out for me on this whole thing is Obama's "claim" that he is the underdog.

By: Third Eye

Third Eye — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:35:23 +0000

Obama is the man, smart, decent, honorable, knowledgeable. McCain is just the opposite. Palin is nothing, but a lipstick. If any man wants to vote for her, you could pretty much know that man's character.

By: Griff

Griff — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:35:15 +0000

So you pay extra at the Pump, and Obama rakes it in; from the Oil Companies??

By: BL, CA

BL, CA — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:34:25 +0000

The dishonest and sleezy McCain campaign has turned this election into a soap opera. Palin is a big fat phoney. McCain's age, as a high risk candidate, should be a top issue at this point because it's likely that some uninformed Americans may be voting for someone who may die.

By: MikeH

MikeH — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:32:55 +0000

Where's Bill?

Where's Hillary?

Where's Joe?

The window to win this thing is closing, Obama better start throwing all he has into advertisements Negative yes, but accurate, and now.

Actuary tabels gives McCain a 1-in-4 chance of dying within 4 years. If Palin ends up President, we'll have a theocratic police state attempt for sure.