September 15, 2008
Posted: September 15th, 2008 04:02 PM ET

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Obama campaigned in Colorado Monday.
Obama campaigned in Colorado Monday.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado (CNN) – At the start of his western swing, Senator Barack Obama continued to paint John McCain as a creature of Washington, so steeped in the ways there that “change” under a McCain-Palin administration is impossible.

“It’s great that he now wants to talk about putting corporate lobbyists in their place. But he needs to explain why he put seven of them in charge of his campaign,” he said at an outdoor rally under a cloudless Colorado sky. “If you think those lobbyists are working day and night for John McCain just to put themselves out of business, well I’ve got a bridge to sell you up in Alaska.”

While Obama said McCain was not personally responsible for the current turmoil in Wall Street, he said the Arizona senator would continue the policies that put various financial institutions like Lehman Brothers on the brink.

“It’s a philosophy that says even common-sense regulations are unnecessary and unwise,” he said. “Now, instead of prosperity trickling down, the pain has trickled up - from the struggles of hardworking Americans on main street to the largest firms of wall street. This country can’t afford another four more years of this failed philosophy.”

Tightening poll numbers and excitement about the addition of Governor Sarah Palin to the Republican ticket have given the Obama campaign pause, and forced them to promise Democrats the party’s nominee would get tougher on the stump.

“These times are too serious, the stakes are too high to let the other side pull the same stunts and use the same scare tactics that they always to do. Because we know what the consequences are because we’ve lived them,” Obama said Monday. “We’ve seen them turn an entire campaign into a debate about swift boats and windsurfing. And what do you get when it’s over? Iraq and Katrina and a melt down on wall street and millions w/out jobs, or homes, or health care, pain at the pump. Enough, enough of this not this time not this year.”

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The Weatherman   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

The Senate just like Constitution has rules and knowing them is the only way to bring change – unless you count lawsuits as change. The last guy to claim change as a Democrat was Jimmy Carter. He changed us for the worse by getting caught in the Washington machinery he did not know. Reagan, a Republican, faired much better with knowledge of the system through his peers.

Not buying the BS.

A Fed Up Democrat   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

MCDugan It is the so call Resume of many Republican Presidents, that has gotten us in this mess. This is not all George's fault, there were many more before him. So what is your point on that comment................. Your comment and the bridge holds the same weight to as well.

PA for Obama   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Go get'em Barack! It's about time these liers be held accountable!!! 8 is enough!

Arin   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Hey people.... stop all your WHINING. The economy is fundamentally strong. STOP WHINING. All of you are in mental recession. WHINERS!!

Peter   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Of all the media, Obama and his camp, I trust McCain most. Sometimes, I can't believe how attractive Obama's words can be. But they just don't match with his record. McCain is an honorable and respectable man.

Go McCain/Palin!

Karen   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

If we the American people are so stupid as to elect another 4 more years of this!!!! Then we get what we deserve. Way to Bush-McCain!!!

One more for McCain   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I hope Obama continues to be negative about 'everything', and about
McCain and Palin. America needs and wants the power of positive thinking. Obama keeps running against George Bush, McCain is not
Bush. Only Democrats and the uninformed dislike Bush anyway, and they already have Obama's vote. He is preaching to the choir. Democrats gotta love their man Obama, someone needs to.

NGANGA,Austin TX   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Macain is so out of touch with folks that are suffering due to the failing economy,he said again that the foundamentals of the economy are strong.This is the same guy who said he does not understand the economy and so he has Graham as his advisor who in turn says America 'has turned into a country of whiners' and that the economical difficuities we are experiencing is 'in our heads'.
I do not want to be in the same bus with John Mccain!
DO YOU?

Terry, NJ   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Believe Obama? I've got a 2nd unicorn to give you in addtion to the first one Obama has promised you! Silly Obama... Unicorns are only in fairy tales! Sillyer Obama supporters... Change happens with ideas and plans... Not by good speeches and the sweetest Koolaid!

USMC Mike   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Palin's got a "new speech" she unveiled today in CO...

Just when the other speech was getting tore up on the press ... Lie, divert, and do it again; the GoP strategy for 2008 ...

What a shame that we are subjected to such B.S.

Obama / Biden 2008

Rob   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Excellent Line Barack! Love you man!

Typing in all caps and whining about Rove isn't an argument.   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Was he before selling this bridge before he was against it?

Good Lord, Obama is an empty suit.

Gimmick FIRST   September 15th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

The stock Market dropped 500 points today and this was one of the affects of the bad economy.....yet McCain said today.....economy is strong.

Strong economy? For who? Oh, its strong for McCain and his 9 homes!!!

McCain Hires lobbyists while Palin hired friends with no qualifications(hired friend whose qualifications is she likes cows!!!).

Oh, look I see Russia from here!!!

Shedrick Grimsley   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I am so happy that Obama is finally striking back on the real issues.

Barack Uda   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

With all today's news, if you think this race is as tight as we're led to believe, I've got a bridge to nowhere I'd like to sell you.

greenfun   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

At least he keeps his promise on public financing.

Jon in CA   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

McCain has said, "From Washington to Wall Street, the top of our economy is broken. We have seen self interest, greed, irresponsibility and corruption undermine the hard work of the American people."

His solution: Give them a Tax break! That will help them be less greedy, self-absorbed, corrupt and irresponsible! It works in la-la land... It could work in America!

Charlotte Republican Obama   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Now this is getting good!

Hey, I can see a gas station from my office...am I qualified to be Energy Secretary?

Peter E   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Obama's strategy: keep attacking McCain, throw the kitchen sink at him, and then pretend to be the 'victim' in the campaign... Maybe that will distract voters from Obama's own questionable record, or his lack of real plan on issues.

Ex-PUMA for Obama   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I got a bridge to sell you in Alabama!

E.Frank MD   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I do not believe any intelligent analysis of the disaster America is in, and how Bush and his policies pushed us there by their perfidy, is going to make the tiniest difference to McCain's supporters. Intelligent design, not intelligent discussion, is the phrase that will lead those followers over the cliff...unfortunately pulling the rest of us and the world with them.

Bob   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Dear Angus McDugan:
Obama has as much experience as Abraham Lincoln did. He made the right decision when it came to Irag. He's intelligent and I trust his leadership way more than that bumbling old man McCain. I think you should wake up.

Wayne D. PA   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Keep up the pressure on Insane McCain the issues is what the election all about not lipstick Obama/Biden 08

Rick in NC   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

If this doesn't show everyone in the US that McCain really isn't very good on the economy thing then they just aren't looking. Too bad the war is doing better than the economy. When your good with a hammer everything looks like a nail. Who does that sound like?

Obama, my sweet lord, halleluja, krishna krishna   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Yuk Yuk Yuk! But seriously folks, take my wife... please! Bah-dump-bump!

Obambi shouldn't give up his day job. Now, if only we could figure out what that is.

Hey speaking of well-connected and highly-influential Washington lobbyists, how is Biden's son doing? bah-dump-bump! But seriously folks...

DV   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Zing!

Nice Barack, nice!

David

Anthony   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I don't know about you, but remember last month after the DNC, all the media kept talking about was that we still don't know what Obama has to offer or what those details of his Presidency will be like. He really needs to stop bashing McCain and focus on the "change" that he is selling to us instead.

I love Obama   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Obama is letting the pig and old fish stink up the place. I'm glad he's talking to Americans on a third grade level so they can see how bad those two republicans are. and I wish McCain will stop cheating off Obama's paper.

anon   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

A vote for Obama/Biden is a vote for pork and earmarks! They supported the $30 BILLION farm welfare bill, and Biden's sons were given cush jobs for a bank he helped in the Senate.

Obama has asked for more earmarks in two years than McCain did in 20!

Pork and earmarks are not "change;" they're business as usual!

FactCheck   September 15th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

> That bridge and Obama's resume have about the same weight.

So was Palin FOR Obama's resume before she was AGAINST it?

Accountant Guy   September 15th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Good speech Mr. President. THANKS, BUT NO THANKS TO MCCAIN/PALIN!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Zane   September 15th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

The McCain supporters are lining up in groves, they know a good deal when they see it! lol lol lol!
OBAMA in 08

Ken in Dallas   September 15th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Angus, McCain said he didn't understand economics, just before his "expert" told us it's all in our heads.

Is there anything in your head, Angus?

down with the GOP.   September 15th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

HA HA that's awesome. I love that Obama is sticking it to them back- that's the kind of toughness we need. thank god!

obama all the way   September 15th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

hahaha haa hahahahah haaaa hahahaha

Oh, that is a good one Barack :)

I think McSenile did himself in today when he said the economy was still strong.

I never thought of a more appropriate day or person to announce..
It's the economy STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sketchie   September 15th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

This is one of the worst moment in america. nothing seems to be working fine. Even if I dont like obama, he's getting my vote and full support because I believe there cannot be anything worse than the present moment.

warren   September 15th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Isn't this McCains second financial disaster. I believe he was one of the senators busted for the Savings and Loan crisis in 87. They called them the "Keating Five" and McCain was one of the five senators caught covering up for the S&L criminals.

ron   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Republicans are ME ME ME first

It's time for WE

No beauty queen for VP

Mr. Obama don't be like that   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Those are no longer Lobbiest and you know it. Let's not forget your VP's son was "one of those guys" until Friday

de   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

No Obama there is no bridge in Alaska, that's whole point.

Obama's just being negative and blaming everyone, what's he gonna do about it??

Nick - Arlington, VA   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

ENOUGH!!! 8 YEARS IS ENOUGH............

Mike in Houston   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

If Obama wasn't such a joke and so naive, he may be credible. As it is, he has so much baggage from Chicago, no policy plan that is remotely workable, and only tired and proven to fail policies of Jimmy Carter to promote.

Nobama, No way, No How.

Latina   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Latinos for OBAMA!!!

fielding mellish   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Obama is far and away the smartest, most qualified and perceptive candidate out there. Nevertheless, I'm afraid it will, as always, simply come down to "race" and with whom people want to share a beer, which would now be Palin–as cynical and poor a VP choice as has ever been foisted on the American public..

BMartin, Duluth, MN   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I'm glad I didn't retire – my friends that did are losing all their money. . And It absolutely astounds me that the American people are allowing themselves to be suckered in again. I said it when George Bush was re-elected, and I'll say it if McCain gets in – the American people will deserve what they get. When our big industries go down, as they are today, you can tell where the greed is – and this is the tip of the iceberg.

Helene   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

And now Palin would like us, taxpayers, to pay for .... an airport to nowhere ! at rhe cost of $4.5 millions for an island inhabited by less than 100 people !
If I hear Palin's verbal vomit once again ....

jm for sc   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Awesome Obama!!! If they buy McCain's BS, they will certainly write you a check for the bridge.

Obama/Biden 08

TS   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

McCain does not have your best interest in mind. He sold out to the lobbyists and republican party elite.

A vote for McCain is a vote aginst the future of our country

Broad street buddy   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

McCain's response: Listen to my vp pick lie some more.

Go Obama!!

Nancy   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

All I can say is "Amen". I am one of those so called "walmart moms". This woman will be voting Obama/Biden 08!

Kylee   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

McCain will say anything or do anything to attract a vote. Palin the same way. What a couple of losers (literally, I hope).

Tired of W, OH   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

What I was trying to say is beware of the unethical GOP practice of "voter caging". Don't let them rob you of your right to vote.

Love It   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I heard that speech on CNN Live. It was great!

Never let them see you sweat....   September 15th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Nice!
Now only if Americans will open their eyes and see that the economy is not fundmentally sound.
No Way, No How, No McCain, No Palin

Paizley   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

LOL...brilliant line. McCain is counting on everyone to sleep walk through this election and not focus on the truth and the issues. Ain't gonna happen McCain!

Tony   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

GO BARACK! IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU STARTED HITTING BACK!...HARD!

Tony, Los Angeles   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I can't wait for those debates shortly around the corner....this race will not be as close as it media portrays it....so sad....

Obama/Biden 08'!!!!

benito   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

bridge line is funny of course they will call is gender bashing etc. OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA

Reason   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

So interested in voting for McCain? Think again. McCain voted with bush 90% of the time. He supports bush's billion dollar tax cuts. His campaign is run by lobbyists. He has no clue about the economy (said that the economy is strong). No McCAIN!!

mb   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

If anyone seriously think that Mccain/Palin reforms will change this mess we're in I have a bag of dreams i can sell. We need change !
Not reform.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08'12

Generation X   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

If you idiots vote for John McCain than you will deserve the next four years; however, the real people will be on a different course than your America!!! The real revolution will not be televised; right CNN your network is great at not showing the truth everyday.

Joe Green   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Why the media has given Sarah Palin a fre ride for two weeks is a good question.

They repeat whatever charge she makes verbatim, without doing hte fact checking.

At best, they strive for "balance" by saying "the Obama campaign disputes...."

How about the Media getting off its fake hobby horse of "neutrality" and just calling a LIE a LIE?

It would be refreshing to hear this word used, regardless of the candidate involved.

The first casualty in war is the TRUTH.

Deb, CA   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Finally some hard hitting comments. Tell them. American's need to stop picking a candidate that looks like them or comes from a hometown like theirs. That is so rid. I'm going to donate some more money so we can hit them hard.

Marcia   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Trickle Up! Great meme, Senator Obama! After years of Republican administrations raping us working stiffs with "trickle down" economic policies, the pain has finally trickled up and bitten the fat cats.

Enough is Enough!

Republi-CON   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Way to go BO!!!
America must be asleep

Tired of W, OH   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

YYYYYYEEEEEEESSSSSS!

We're going to hearing a lot more of that line, I'm sure!

On a seperate issue, beware the GOP

heather   September 15th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

CNN is biased, the polls changed on the election center. The change favors Obama and they are not even talking about it. If it was MCcain, the CNN people would jump on it and make it a big front page title.

A Woman In California For Obama:   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Go Obama! Go!

Wilson, Seattle   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Zing! Yes, keep hitting them on this. Call them out on their lies while keeping to the issues. People who think for themselves will come around.

Nancy   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Go get 'em Barack. Palin's nose is getting longer and longer. I don't know how she can just utter one lie after the other. They are right, her and McCain are a good fit. No concience at all. Don't let the polls scare you folks, just a bunch of scare tactics. Every lawn sign reads "Obama" whereever I go. I have not seen one McCain sign. As soon as the press digs a little deeper, Palin will be history.

O8AMA

sh   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Way to go. This is true if voters still do not get it after 8 years of REP than by voting in MCOLD and PALIN the lipstick pit bull they will get what they deserve. If after todays failures where MCCOLD economic adviser had big hand in legislations voters do not get it than they will never be able to figure it out.

wash   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Ok CNN I will comply I say I love McCain so you just post my commnets not!! McCain is Bush 2.0

The man is out of touch with what real Americans are going thru..is time to put some one in the White House that knows what is doing real change yes we can!!!

Obama 08

James   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Obama is finally playing the game the way he needs to. Hitting McCain on the contradictions of his campaign is merely the tip of the iceberg that will sink the S.S. McCain.

Sarah Palin, Phil Gramm, and the lobbyists running the campaign are the band that kept playing as the Titanic sank.

McSameMcCain on myspace   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

LOL LOL LOL

I wish I would have said that. :)

Kate   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

that's what is at stake America!

Boulder Brian   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Is it just me, or does anyone else think Senator Obama needs to carry around Senator Kucinich in his pocket. Then, at appropriate times throughout Barack's speech, Dennis can jump out screaming, "Wake up, America! Wake up, America!"

I mean serious, who'd thunk Kucinich would bring the heat. I got loads of new-found respect for that man.

Steve Newman   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Any independent or Democrat who votes for McCain will find themselves in the same boat that those Nader voters did in 2000 should he win-that is "sorry".

R. Cooper   September 15th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

$315 BILLION TO REVIVE NUCLEAR ENERGY! NO THANKS,
McCAIN

Julie   September 15th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Lol a bridge to knowhere.. lol.. good one Obama

Vegas Barbie for Obama   September 15th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

That reference to the bridge rocked and the crowd loved it! Keep on going strong, future POTUS OBAMA!!

The Conservative   September 15th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

The McBush ticket is already insinuating a war with Rusia. Even Bush's failed administration knows it's the wrong way to go. This ticket would be worse that the current one. America, please don't let these idiots close to the white house. They will spell disaster to this country!

cindy barba   September 15th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Obama you voted for the bridge with Joe Biden
It took Palin to stop that bridge

Independent Voter to Democratic Voter   September 15th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I don't want to take a chance. Obama is the only way to go. Whether you like him or not, he is the only hope we ALL have.

Obama/Biden '08

Poetic Blue   September 15th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Yes Obama yes this is the fierceness that we need!!!

charles   September 15th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

It is true whats gona hapen if McCain wins. he is not gona fire the lobbyists. he will have to give them a job. so its not a joke its something people have to think about seriously.How can Mcbush talk about shaking things when he cant even shake his own campaign. He needs to start at his campaign if he is serious about shaking things. but we all know all he wants is to win after that its business as usual.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   September 15th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

The stock market is down 500 points and McSame still wants Americans to invest their retirement in the stock market and privatize Social Security, JUST LIKE BUSH! That should tell any thinking American everything they need to know...

Oh and Drill Baby Drill! Howz that working out for you during hurricane season?

Linda   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

McCain/Palen said they would shake up Washington and along with thier Republican party they certainly have, the mortgage crisis,failing banks,a billion dollars a month in Iraq,now the Lehman Bros. How much more "shaking up" can the American public stand . Seems to me only a idiot would vote them back in.

Obama/Biden 08

Mike   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

...and a plane to sell you on eBay!

in the heartland   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Tell it, Sen. Obama, loud and clear.

People talk about Palin as if she is running for Prom Queen. She and McBush would land this country at the bottom of a very deep latrine.

Ilene   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Any person that would vote for four more years of Republicanism should have their heads examined (if they even have heads)

Celeste   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I predict that the Republican party is going to crash and burn and end up in the political wilderness for at least 20 years. That should teach them a lesson.

Daniel   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Doesn't he mean "I've got a bridge that I voted for to sell you up in Alaska?"

Lovely in VA   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Maybe Alaska will buy that bridge and actually send the money back they were given to build it.

Way to go Barack   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

McCain McSame.. We need change in the form of Barack -N- Biden 08

Eileen from Maine   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

maybe Palin could buy that Bridge with the millions she ripped off from the taxpayers.

A Fed Up Democrat   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Watch out for a week of this statement to turn into something sexist from the Mccain camp to deter us away from another oops by the Washington administration that is trluy linked to MCBUSH.

Tony   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Just the fact that McCain would try and defend his comments about the economy being strong on one of the worst days on Wall Street in decades should not leave any question in anyone's mind that he is COMPLETELY OUT OF TOUCH!

S-Man   September 15th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

LOL.. I love it Barack!!!!

Hilary B   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I bet McCain is throwing another one of his temper tantrums right now.

Sam   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

it's about time someone called McCain the fraud he's become!

Allen Hussein   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Bush and McCain, it is time to own your failures!

Robert   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Keep hammering them. McSame and Palin want to take Americans for a ride. Not this time, not this year!

Letha   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

IF YOU LEAVE OUT THE ( L) IN PALIN WHAT DO YOU GET

MACCAIN/PAIN THE SAME AS i AM-BUSH

AMERICA DO YOU WANT FOUR MORE YEARS OF THE SAME

Tom   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Marie Antoinette had a better grasp of reality than this idiot does.

Dayahka   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

McCain is a change agent–a change back to the 18th Century or earlier. It's not a question of who's for change and who isn't, but who wants to go back and who wants to go forward, who wants regressive change and who wants progressive change, who wants to make people's lives worse and who wants to make them better.

jAYjAY   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Palin won,t even do a press conference or town hall on her own, and wants to be VP
sounds like Cheney to me........SCARY

Hillary Democrat   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Sounds like our BOY is running scared.

CM   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Thank You.....

Does the GOP really expect us to believe that they have the solution to the mess they put us in?

Didn't Bush run as a reformer? Now McCain/Palin want to reform the reformer but hire Bush's advisers and lobbyists to get them elected?

Just once I'd like a GOP supporter to answer these charges instead if spinning into some attack.

malabar   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

neither Obama or Palin are ready to lead any nation. thankfully, only one of them is at the top of a ticket. Democrats sold Hillary out. now let's see those chickens come home to roost!

Joseph   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

YES!

That's the way to do it.

John McCaiin was completely stumped Friday when Barbara Walters tried to confront him on exactly what "reform" he planned.

He just sort of stuttered and said something along the lines of "well, everything."

Yeah, McCain will say anything and everything to get elected. But he can't offer a single policy that differs from Bush.

Not one.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Given that Palin and McCain have some of the same talents and policy stands that George W(oman) Bush has, it is time not to take them seriously. Trickle down economics only works in a totally idealized world which we don't have. It is time to try something different because staying where we are isn't going to be good.

Sean   September 15th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Why CNN has stuck to Gov. Sara Palin story that is from 1-2 weeks ago? I wonder if you think there is nothing else to cover in this election campain?! Why you relate everything and everybody to Ms. Palin?!!!!!

Irma in North Carolina   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Good Going there Senator Obama, put those two thugs in their place, this country will keep going down hill, if Mccain and his beauty queen get in. Sarah said it was a task of god for the Iraq War. Hopefully it will be a task of God to take these two out of the election. The lord works in mysterious way. What goes around comes around. Well america it is coming around.

cnn junkie   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

mccain is a liar,even fox news called mccain out i hope CNN does the same.
mccain/palin bridge to deception

Dazed of Seattle   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Another Day another dollar. Motto for the GOP!!!!!

M.Serafin   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Why not a pic of Bush and his clone together ??

Ram the nails into the ground and keep McCain trapped

dejah   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I love how McCain and Rape-Kit Palin have jumped on the regulation bandwagon now that eight years of Republican mismanagement and whining about "regulation" has come back to bit the right wing on the rear end. They don't get it. And the Republicans, led by "Four More Years" McSame and his girlfriend, don't belong in office.

Lori   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

LOL I love it:)

Go Obama !!

Karl R   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Remember McCain talking "Country First" and then the Republicans (McCain doesn't want to promote it but he is Reublican. like BUSH) spew forth their insults and lies ... and then the Honourable John McCain comes on and says "I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE"

John McCain is a disgrace to the Navy and to the Country.

A Commander in Chief who can't speak the truth, who lies ot his country and he talks about being fit to lead. Didn't John McCain's MOTHER teach him anything about telling the truth!.

Brandon   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

lol obama is killin it right now!!

pat   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Mr. Obama has so many new one liner's – " I have a bridge to sell you in Alaska", "Lipstick on a pig", he needs to go back on Oprah with Matt Dumon and have a celebrity fest with his worshipers. You are going down Obama and good riddance.

J L   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

LOL!!!

Too funny!! But serious too.

This is not Bush all over,

this is Bush/Cheney all over again!!!

Chip   September 15th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

He hasn't the foggiest on what really happened to attribute to LEH's demise. (I'll admit, neither does McCain, though)

Scott   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Its very sad what's happened to John McCain – when he couldn't beat Bush by sticking to his principles, he decided to SELL OUT his honor; lie and do whatever is necessary for personal glory. Putting SELF before COUNTRY and HONOR.

Stand by your principles, Obama.

sophia nyc   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

McCain couldn't fill his hall to 25% capacity today. Dems have nothing to worry about.

RH   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

This election will show beyond any doubt what kind of a country America is and what kind of country it wants to be.

Roger from CA   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Bravo!!!!

The BOTTOM Line......   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I GOT A BRIDGE TO NOWHERE TO SELL PEOPLE TOO.....:-D

Tainopwer   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

is Biden out the door? I heard rumors that obama is going to dump Biden for Hilary Clinton is this thru?

RO   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Way to go Obama! Unmask the bridge sellers!

BTW, John McCain is saying the economy fundamentals are still strong, well guess what, he is still lying.. it'z now a habit!!

Eric   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I'm glad to see Obama throwing some good punches, but he needs a new game plan. He needs to put a glow back in his message. Hey and where are the Clinton's?

Ashley   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

I love you, Barack!! Get em'!

Obama Supporter from FL   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

That is a pretty funny line. ;)

Florida Gold   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Barak,you are so darn right ,1000%.Hit them hard every single day till November .We will get them to kneel some how

Keep Talking   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Way to go Obama. And the dow plunged 500 points to boot. We cannot tolerate 4 more years of Bush/McCain voodoo economics.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   September 15th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

McCain and Palin: BETWEEN them they don't get it. THEY DO NOT GET IT.... The market dumped more than 500 points today and McCain is running around saying the economy is solid. DUH....

McCain is OLD and CONFUSED and Palin is DUMB and ARROGANT... YA that's a great ticket.

WE WANT CHANGE!!!!!

OBAMA-BIDEN '08

From Florida   September 15th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

and with Obama we will be buddy buddies with Putin soon, long live the socialist (everybody poor) era :(

Sylvia   September 15th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

new kind of policts???
yeah right....then Obama...I've got a bridge to sell YOU!!!
I will never vote Obama...he is WORSE than anything he has accused McCain of....and has us all scared into voting for him or there will be riots in the streets!!!!

Obamas Toast   September 15th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I see ONN ( Obama New Network) is only posting anti McCain comments again.. How sad that a news media company is so in the tank for one candidate...

Dave   September 15th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Sen. Obama speaks to the real issues affecting this country, while John McCain will probably relate this to his time as a POW and accuse Sen. Obama of comparing Gov. Palin to a gas pump.

maynard hopkins wi   September 15th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

If you believe OBAMA I have two brookland bridges i'll sell you at a fraction of the cost of the Alaskan bridge.

ct   September 15th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I cannot wait until the debate! I think that will be the deciding factor. Although I really doubt those that made up their minds will change it, but I sure hope Obama can convince them, because there are some serious idiots out there in America that can't see past their stubborn self.

Concerned INDEPENDENT CT voter   September 15th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

He's right... & he wasn't disrespectful about McCain...

I mean lets face it... mcCain tried to blame Obama for rising gas prices!

-V

Wayne   September 15th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

This is an American intelligence test. If we are stupid we will elect a Republican after 8 years of Republican failure.

If we are smart, we will change course and vote Obama. The last time the economy was good we had a Democrat in office.

Gorbashov - Long Beach, Ca.   September 15th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

How could anyone with half a brain what 4 more years of the same failed foreign, and economic policies of the last 8 years.

Yes we can take our country back!

Anonymous   September 15th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

You better believe it, it boils down to WHO DO YOU TRUST?

McCain and Palin!!!

No underground Chicago mafia upstart, please.

georgia independent   September 15th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

And we've watched the "out of touch" or senile tell us today that the economy is strong – then redefine that meaning too.

Yes, the stakes are high. Pay attention America – McCain will cause even more pain...

Obama/Biden

R. Cooper   September 15th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

That's right! And unless you have had your head buried in a hole for the past 7 years, THE ECONOMY IS NOT STRONG!!!! But of course, my friends, why would John McCain care to know that? Because he doesn't. McCain wants to spend $315 on reviving nuclear energy!!! We started an unnecessary war in Iraq! A Nuclear War is next!!!

Alisha (Independent voter,) MN   September 15th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Tell 'em Senator Obama!!! If Senator McCain is elected president, I am pulling all of my money out of American Financial Insitutions and headed to Canada. Anyone voting for McCain would have to be completely out of their mind! The economy is the #1 issue for most Americans, and to vote for someone who can make such reckless statements about how the enconomy is not doing that bad, is just not fit to lead our great nation!

Cam   September 15th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I'm afraid Americans are just too racist and too stupid to actually listen to a guy who understands the economic problems America is facing.

It's a shame that this is even close.

Frank Lee   September 15th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

McCain is a clueless old man.

Today he said the economy is sound, meanwhile stock msrket sunk over 450 points.

America can not afford him. Pure and simple.

LeePee- FL   September 15th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Barack,

This is more of what we need. We need you to continue to attack the failed policies that McCain will try to force down our throats and let Joe hit her with her lies. Stay on focus; we can not be mislead by a man who does not realize we are drowning in debt and at any moment, China, Russia or even Iraq can call in the debt. Please focus on that oil that China has the bid on and we are still sending Iraq money

Jean   September 15th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Ask Obama how many lobbyists are running his campaign... you'll be very interested in the fact the number is higher than 7.

Demorat to the bone   September 15th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Yea, and tell McCain/Palin to take that bridge to no where and get to hell out of america, taking Bush and Liberman with them

Barack O-blahblah   September 15th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Funny that he should choose those loaded words; He's been selling bridges to the American people for months now. Along with bridges, he's been selling castles in the sky. This guys should be on the other end of the line selling penny stocks to old ladies.

YoungGrad   September 15th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

It's about time that Obama step up to the plate and call McCain out for his flawed philosophy.

Robin Shelton   September 15th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Senator Obama needs to really stress this point: the bankruptcy of Lehman Bros and the AIG Crisis and the Freddie and Fannie Macs:
This is what happens when huge financial institutions like this are allowed to regulate themselves.
As if people don't lie or steal.

Matt, Minneapolis, MN   September 15th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

There's also a philosophy that says Socialism is the best way. Thats what Obama ascribes to. Expect bailouts for everyone, and no need for responsible self control under obama. The gov't will tax everyone into the same tax bracket. Obama claims he won't raise taxes but he's the same liberal as kennedy(ted), Kerry & clinton. ST economic policies from the dems are great but what we need is a LT solution and thats what McCain offers.

Shari, NY   September 15th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

As regards the faith based ad: I am a Catholic voting for the Democratic ticket. There are too many hypocrites and heathens in the other so-called god-fearing party, including Mr. 911 who is supposed to be Catholic but whose ethical views and personal lifestyle are in stark contrast to his faith. Amen.

Frank   September 15th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Sorry, Barack. The bridge is nowhere.

Remember, Palin didn't build the bridge, she just kept the money.

Why don't you demand that we get a refund?

Pete   September 15th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Get 'em, Barack! They deserve it!

T Spears   September 15th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Phewww...Boy is he right!

Angus McDugan   September 15th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

That bridge and Obama's resume have about the same weight.

Mark, B'ham., Al.   September 15th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

If you believe Obama will not cut the DOD budget and get a peace dividend like Clinton, then I have swamp land in Florida to sell you!

don   September 15th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Thank You Mr. Obama our next President of the United States Of America. We need a smart man that can tell the people that this country is going to weather the storm and it will take some time once you get your qualified staff in place. John McCain does not get it !!!!!!

Abby   September 15th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

“If you think those lobbyists are working day and night for John McCain just to put themselves out of business, well I’ve got a bridge to sell you up in Alaska.” hehe. PERFECT!!!!!!

Ruby, Kansas   September 15th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

GO OBAMA! GO! AMERICA HAS HAD ENOUGH OF THE BUSH / McCAIN / PALIN POLITICS! I DON'T CARE WHAT THE "POLLS" ARE SAYING. OBAMA IS GOING ALL THE WAY! SO PUNDITS, CNN AND ANYBODY ELSE THAT HAS BEEN BLINDED BY THE LIES AND DECEPTIONS USED IN THE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN, GET USED TO SAYING "PRESIDENT.... BARACK.....OBAAAAAAAMAAAAAA"!

Shari, NY   September 15th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Mrs. Palin's statement as regards the proximity of Russia to Alaska is the corniest foreign policy statement I have every heard. Try again!

Frank   September 15th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Palin will buy it if the Federal Government pays ... she will then say "No Thanks" when everybody is outraged and keep the money!

Rick Cavaretti   September 15th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

A party that is viewed as the official party of big business and finance will undoubtedly favor legislation and deregulation that is favorable to those industries. And you wonder why we are in the mess we're in?

Trickle Down Economics is dead. It doesn't work. Those with money are only interested in making more money, using tools such as outsourcing to further their gains. So much for nationalism, they are selling the country out from under our feet. If this economic plan hasn't worked in 8 years, it's not going to work in another 4 years.

Rob   September 15th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Bush and the GOP –put us in this mess. McCain will be the same .Thank you Bush ..way to go McCain !

Abby   September 15th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

LOL! Very Good.

indiePA   September 15th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

McCain spouting "change" is a joke, albeit not funny. He has done NOTHING to change Washington in all of his years there. He calls himself a "maverick".....yeah, right! The only time he went against party predeliction was when he co-sponsored the "amnesty" bill for illegal immigrants. I wouldn't brag about that one. And, does anyone really give a hoot about his running mate??? Sure, she has all the experience of a governor.......so did Bush; and we all know where that led; but, unless she's another Cheney (ready to pull the strings of the puppet), she should be nothing but an afterthought.

DScott in Seattle   September 15th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Obama IS the voice of reason in this campaign. John McLame has proven that he is so far out of touch with life in America that he'd need three flights and a limousine just to get a glimpse.

Burt   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Not quite half the voters in American are willing to buy that bridge to nowhere. lol!

Kate   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Obama is right – 100%. If we vote the republicans back in the white house SOME of us will get what we deserve, but it's the rest of us that will suffer.
VOTE Obama/Biden 08 PLEASE

Chris in Nebraska   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I hear Lehman Brothers is for sale, too. But of course, John McCain wouldn't understand any of that... If it doesn't involve guns, war, or lying, John McCain and Sarah Palin don't know much about it.

They are low knowledge candidates.

McCain/Palin
Unstable/Unable

Dana   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Throw in the pipeline too Obama...LOL You know the one she signed off on but still only exists in Theory- won't be together and functioning for at least 10 years- Oh and the best part she gave the contract to a Canadian Company to build it...LOL Love that- thousands of jobs Americans do not have thanks to Sarah- yea sounds like Reform...lol Whatever!
McCain/Palin- the duet bridges to NOWHERE!!!

Mr. Obama don't be like that   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Those guys are no longer lobbiest, just like the son of your VP pick was a lobbiest until Friday.

Election Watcher   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

What has Obama said that we can believe? How many campaign promises will he break that he hasn't already broken? The one about not running a negative campaign? The one about relying on public financing?
Here's a clue about how to tell when Obama is telling a lie:
When his lips are moving, he's probably lying.

"O"bama
"O" = zero

randy   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

barack obama is going win.

Barbara - NC   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Palin (when mayor of Wasilla) took a small town with a balanced budget and "reformed it" so that when she left, that same town was $20 million in debt.

Reform WE DO NOT NEED FOR THE UNITED STATES.

Go Sarah   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Hey Obama:

We knew from Hillary that you weren't ready to be president...

We now know you won't be a comedian either!

PS. Sarah really wiped that smirk off your face for good.

No Palin Pitbull Lips   September 15th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Check out Alaskan Women Against Palin,

Palin does not speak for all Alaskans.

Nana5   September 15th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Oh boy, so much for running a clean campaign. He needs to SHUT UP AND STOP POUTING when he gets what's coming to him.

CNN – we all know you love him – but please – shut your crybaby whineybuns up.

MCCAIN/PALIN 08

Independent-Minded American   September 15th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Go Barack!!!

That's the best line I've heard in a long time...

WTG!!!

No Way No How No McCain No Palin

Kirk   September 15th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Sooooo, Palin was NEVER in Iraq. Just because she says so, doesn't make it true. Why does she lie like that? Doesn't she know that things like that can be verified? Another day another lie.
What a fool she is!

Erik in Iowa City   September 15th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Keep pushing them, Obama. The Republicans have no answers when voodoo economics fails even their masters.

MD in ND   September 15th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

John McCain...the fundamentals of you are all wrong! No more Republicans in the White House!!!!

Jayce   September 15th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Brilliant, and perfectly timed. This week puts BO in the Whitehouse.

Don   September 15th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

redundant. What will you do Barry i keep asking?

Paul   September 15th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

McCain is a liar.

Jay   September 15th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The DOW lost nearly 5% of its value today, and Obama is out there making comments about bridges? Did also happen to propose propose any solution for this financial crisis? No? Okay, I thought so.

joey from nc   September 15th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Its obvious who the true leader is. Of course its barack obama. He must be doing something right if EVERYONE that he has run against has taken HIS IDEAS!!

Remember hillary's attempt to steal his motto "YES WE CAN". She was having her supportes cheer "YES WE WILL!!"

Mccain is totally ripping his whole campaign off of Obama now. Just goes to show who the true leader is.

No Hillary = No Obama   September 15th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Look whose talking. This guy has been trying to sell "change" as his claim to fame. Meanwhile he blames everything on the Bush years the war, the economy, failed banking institutions – etc. etc. Obama has it easy – all he has to do is play the blame game every time there is a crisis – what a simpleton. And if he ever does get in office, he will continue to same song and dance. He'll blame all his own administration failings on Bush. The Change and Blame Game, that's Obama in a nutshell.

sami   September 15th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

enought TALK TALK TALK SPECH SPECH HE THINK HE IS THE SAFE SIDE TO ELECT WHILE NO EXPERINCE AT ALL ,ARE YOU GONA GIVE SPECH TO LEADER OF THE WORLD ALSO???OR YOU WILL CALL BIDEN TO BE THIER TO SIGN PRESENT .

TO MUCH ATTACK FOR NO RESON AND HE KISS CLINTON HANDE TO RALLY WITH HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous   September 15th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I hate that a person as good and intelligent as Obama is wasted on this country.

Bob in Franklin, TN   September 15th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

It's about time we got off the Palin thing and got into the real issues.

Debby   September 15th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Oh please John McCAin didnt' have anything to do with the Katrina choices and Obama and Biden themselves approved the bridge to nowhere and then didn't let the rest of the funding go to Katrina when the deal got squashed, so all we hear is lie after lie with these 2 and that stupid bridge already.

Jason   September 15th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Applause.

Mia   September 15th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Good one Barack!

VOTE OBAMA!

Gary of El Centro, Ca   September 15th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I love that "bridge" comment.....he needs to work that into every speech.

cecil   September 15th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Greenspan: This Is The Worst Economy I've Ever Seen!

Tell Sen. McCain

rob   September 15th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

How do you spell desperate O..B..A..M..A

Andrew   September 15th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

I can't see why this race is so close? What does McCain have to offer? They are now running on the claim that they are reformers, and clearly they are not...

AJ   September 15th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

This week is already better than last. Keep on McCain, he will make mistakes that you can capitalize on. McCain = Same. Obama = Change.

Justin, ny   September 15th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!

Obama/Biden 08!!!

Stickyideas   September 15th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Why is everyone ignoring McCain's neurological tick? It was obvious during his talk this morning. I think the public ought to know if they voting for a candidate with a current medical problem.

Independent   September 15th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Well there is the outrage that he needs to show about the shape the economy is in. Good for you Obama

Joe   September 15th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I am getting so sick of hearing this guy! If I have to hear the word "lobbyist" one more time.....ENOUGH!

Obamas Toast   September 15th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

What a giant windbag, and what will he do to change everything? Nothing at all. He is all fired up now,because he knows he losing ground every day.

No OBAMA EVER..NOT THIS TIME...NOT THIS YEAR!!!

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