Comments on: Fiorina's comment called 'Biden-like'

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[...] Fiorina should know – after all, she was canned from her job heading up HP. After her gaffe, a campaign advisor told CNN that Fiorina would "disappear" from TV – and she [...]

By: jackdog

jackdog — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:38:48 +0000

To all you people complaining about the "slant" of the headline or story, please realize that Ms. Fiorini is a Republican and works with the campaign. For an insider to say something unflattering about her own candidates is a pretty big no-no. The story also mentions her comments a about Obama and Biden if you bother to read it.

The economy is in the tank, thanks to McCain's pal Gramm among others. I would not trust him to govern his own holdings, since he obviously can't keep track of it.
Obama/Biden 08

By: SpaceCat

SpaceCat — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:56:42 +0000

McCain's camp is a bunch of sexists for making her "disappear."

By: choozie

choozie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:35:45 +0000

I notice complaints on the parsing of Fiorina's gaff yesterday by CNN. Yes, she included Obama and Biden, but the news is, duhhhhhh, she is spokesman for McCain. With friends like that who needs enemies?
Hence, that's the news, crybabies.

By: Dimocrats

Dimocrats — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:10:33 +0000

The comments here are pretty funny when Barack has to take his teleprompter into the rodeo with him. The only way he can have a thought is by being spoonfed....lollol

By: uffty44

uffty44 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:31:54 +0000

there is no temper here...haha...wait, McCain isn't this sexist??

By: uffty44

uffty44 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:31:01 +0000

there's no TEMPER here...haha...wait isn't this sexist of McCain??

By: uffty44

uffty44 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:30:18 +0000

there's no temper here..hahah

By: Lando

Lando — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:54:44 +0000

The Mcains slogan "Country First" should have been "Country Last"
Imagine picking a non qualified. came from nowhere, sweet talking,
whose foreign policy experience has been as a regular customer of the International House of Pancake...becoming President....in the event that the old dude succumb to Alsheimers....or worst...cancer
Can you trust this duo..I will choose someone physically fit , intelligent
with sound judgement...who else OBAMA-BIDEN..

By: Isaac Bonewits

Isaac Bonewits — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:32:14 +0000

We've seen an example for the last eight years of what happens when corporate types try to run the government.

Anyone who's actually worked in a Fortune 500 corporation knows just what idiots senior management usually are. About the only thing most of them are good at is blaming their underlings for their own mistakes.

In the Bush (Mis)administration we seen the ultimate example of the Peter Principle in all its glory. I don't think Bush deserves a third term.

By: Azeez, NJ

Azeez, NJ — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:22:04 +0000

Fiorina, Please keep talking......... Self destruction at its best..... Fiorina the new Palin...

GO GO OBAMA!!!!

By: Nija

Nija — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:19:58 +0000

People do not understand that McCain just out sourced the VP job to somebody that he rarely knows. Just like he and Bush outsourced other job abroad. This guy cannot run Walmart with Sarah

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:19:41 +0000

There are a few people out there standing by McCain/Palin. These are the voters who are easily fooled and even more easily led.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:18:10 +0000

Bad thing to say, but it only shows how inexperienced Barck Obama and Joe Biden has, and that McCain is stronger than all three.

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:15:51 +0000

Earlier today, the main article about Fiorina's interview was followed by comments. Quite a number of insightful people pointed out that the headline didn't match the story.

Now the main article, "McCain adviser: Palin not qualified to be CEO" shows up on the front of the politics section–comments gone. Fortunately, most folks who read the article should see through it.

This election has been valuable in teaching America to take the news with a grain of salt.

By: David in Illinois

David in Illinois — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:15:23 +0000

Of course they're not ready to run a company! Where's the news here? And they're certainly not ready to handly a multi-trillion-dollar economy. Heaven help us if Palin should ever succeed to the presidency. We'd have bridges to nowhere EVERYWHERE. She's the Queen of pork. McCain? He should retire (he's well past that age as we all know) and Palin should take her lipstick and go back to Northen Exposure.

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:15:14 +0000

If you want the Democratic vote,all you need to do is tell them that you'll take money from someone else,and give it to them!!What a beautiful socialistic plan.Democrats always want something for nothing.

By: brian

brian — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:14:43 +0000

Some people think that it is misleading for CNN not to post that she said this about Obama and Biden as well. That is not the point or the story. This woman is McCain's surrogate and she is saying these things about him and his VP. If you don't get that from the article, you might be a McCain vote. I'm sure the rest of us who could pick up on it are the Obama votes.

By: glenn

glenn — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:11:52 +0000

I think this woman has either had a breakdown or just doesn't have anything else to do since she ran HP into the ground. Running a business is easy; all you need to worry about is a bottom-line profit. Government is a little more difficult than that. She does not understand government or how to run a business for that matter.

By: Will

Will — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:11:32 +0000

Hey, but I bet Palin knows how many states there are.

By: Howard E. Morseburg

Howard E. Morseburg — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:09:48 +0000

Firona's comment is not that much in error. There are different aspects to rnning a coporation the size of HP to make a profit, and to running a nation. Obama is far less qualified than either of the other candidates for a job at HP, hell, he's not even qualified for a medium sized company because he has nothing in his background as an accomplishment, other than verbiage.

Fiorina might never have made a good "commander" while yet having exemplary credentials for her position as CEO.

There is truth in what she says; it just came at the wrong time and in the wrong place.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:09:16 +0000

She isnt qualified either. Anyone see what she did to HP? Took years to dig them out of the hole she put them in.

By: CandiceL

CandiceL — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:05:00 +0000

To the idiot who made the Obama=Socialism crack. What do you call the latest bank/AIG fiasco? Bailing out all these corporations? It looks like Socialism to me. Why don't you learn the definition of Sociaism before you type such stupid opinions.

By: Eric in New Castle

Eric in New Castle — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:04:30 +0000

Obama wants to talk turkey, MCCain wants to talk lies. We have 48 days to decide. This is like STAR WARS, everybody likes the DARK SIDE but you know the JEDI have your best interest at heart. The DEATH STAR IS ALMOST OPERATIONAL THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO VOTE. OBAMA/BIDEN

By: McCain is Clueless

McCain is Clueless — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:04:01 +0000

Well what will th Republicans find to call the idiot on their campaign staff who today claimed that McCain "invented the Blackberry". How hilarious since McCain himself has admitted he knows nothing about the Internet and does not even know how to use email. Talk about old and out-of-touch!!!! I guess the Republicans can't stand hearing the truth about their candidates since all they do is lie and make things up as they go along. The Republicans are scared and desperate and ready to eat their own to win.

By: Andy in Charlotte, NC

Andy in Charlotte, NC — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:02:19 +0000

It was a topic McCain wasn’t as keen to talk about. "I certainly do not want to discuss that issue," he said, when reporters asked if he shared that view.” -I don't think he wants you to discuss the economy, taxes, or anything else. He just wants you to shut up and vote for him so he can have power! That's what most politicians do. Maybe he'll make an exception for you if you want to talk about bombing countries or reform, reform, reform. McCain = "reform" Obama = "change" How about we reform/change both of these whackos and elect someone with a brain!?

By: Yrag

Yrag — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:31 +0000

Sarah Palin capable of running a Fortune 500 business? The question itself is ludicrous. Have you read the latest about her early governor days? Well it seems that “…Governor Palin hired at least five schoolmates for official positions at salaries that far exceeded their private sector wages.
One of these, a former real estate agent, was made director of the State Division of Agriculture after citing her childhood love of cows as a qualification for the job…”
Can you imagine this flying at a large business? A small business? A trailer park? Of course it is similar to GW’s pick for head of FEMA (Katrina mess)…. wasn’t he a dog trainer or something?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:54:05 +0000

Zane, I truly hope you're right that singing time is coming, when I consider the alternative, I can only see lots of despair and pain...When you consider those ready to vote McSame/Pain, it makes me wonder if they like the pain we're in...

Its bad people, can't you see...Open Your Eyes, Open your minds, Accept the Truth...

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:53:58 +0000

She was correct in saying that neither of them are trained to run a company, because that is a true statement. Her HP policies were effective, but she was put out of the company by the good ole boy system. Once the stockholders saw her vision to be true and effective, the good old boys were fired. I just wish that all of this foolishness stops and lets truely talk about the issues. Obama and McCain are wasting time with this type of foolishness and time is running out for both ot them. In my opinion, McCain will win this election because Obama has not proven that he knows what is going on and how to solve the problems of all Americans.

By: bd

bd — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:51:47 +0000

Carly speaks the truth. All four of she spoke of are could not run a business nor have the leadership to move the US in the right direction in the next four years. Carly makes the "Pitbull and H Dawg" look like a joke. Thank you Carly!

Mccain will marginalize you but you speak the truth.

By: Duke

Duke — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:51:19 +0000

First, I am an Obama supporter. That said, McCain's handlers have to shut this woman down. This is not the first time she has said something that hurt the campaign. The funniest part is attempting to judge who could run a major company after she totally ran one into the ground herself. What is her opinion worth here? McCain's handlers should mothball her right away. If she stays on TV she is probably good for 2 or 3 more major gaffes before election day.

By: KAYLYNN

KAYLYNN — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:50:58 +0000

The Reps. are turning on themselves....there is a God!

By: ME ex-pat

ME ex-pat — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:50:57 +0000

It's already been said many times, but it bears repeating since the liberals who write most of the CNN posts apparently can't read an entire article. Fiornia said NONE of the candidates for President or Vice President could run a US corporation. Anyone who thinks her comments were an attack on McCain/Palin, or demonstrate that Obama/Biden would be more competent to run the country must have made conscious decision to ignore the truth.

By: Cora

Cora — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:49:55 +0000

It's amazing me how Republicans will say and do anything to get into the spotlight. They have no shame.

By: NoWay

NoWay — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:49:32 +0000

That woman is no Biden!!! She is so off the hook with comment after comment why do they even have her out there. Didn't she collaspe her big CEO title?

By: Trish

Trish — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:49:22 +0000

And this is -The head of the party’s joint fundraising committee with the McCain campaign! Looks like his Campaign is going to take the same dive as Wall Street! It must be hard to find competent economists, accountants, advisers, and Fund Raisers within the Republican Fray! Talk about putting one's foot in their mouth!

By: ber6964

ber6964 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:47:20 +0000

Sen. Obama has run a historical campaign with a lot of people and money for almost 2 years and managed it really good. I think that qualifies as executive experience. I wonder if both the Ms. Republican Mouth Pieces could have done as well.

By: McCain is a joke

McCain is a joke — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:47:10 +0000

If your own advisor, who ran a giant like H-P, thinks you're unqualified, that looks pretty bad for you... unless you're John McCain, who still thinks the world is flat...

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:44:36 +0000

McCain/Palin or is it Palin/McCain as it seems since he's left with empty seats when her greatness is not there, have shown that they have NO clue.. Many people are out of jobs – including a lot of my friends but the economy is fundamentally strong! Congratulations..keep uttering the same lies but in my brain stubborn repetition doesn't convert lies and ignorance into truth! Thanks but no thanks for McCain/Palin!

By: Malcom Z.

Malcom Z. — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:44:25 +0000

Terrible gaffe by Fiorina. She just kissed her political future good-bye with this lack of discipline. To be honest, I think that running for president is so much harder and more stressful than a CEO. Think about it. A CEO reports to a board, usually good friends. How hard is that? Obama has gone gray in a year. Any of these candidates could be a CEO. The only incompetent fool is Fiorina.

By: biscuits

biscuits — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:44:14 +0000

By the way, the good news is they can get rid of Carly without much fanfare, Obama can't get rid of plagiarizer Biden without completely throwing the election.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:43:23 +0000

Hey Fiorina...weren't you FIRED from HP? I do believe HP's stocks jumped as high as 10.5% after news of your OUSTING was shared with the world. Looks like you're all dried up too.

By: Ty, Minnesota

Ty, Minnesota — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:42:49 +0000

This is the same woman who spied on her employees and outsourced jobs to other countries. She probably supports the McCain/Bush policies because that's exactly what they do. Kiss your civil liberties and jobs goodbye if Republicans continue to run this country.

By: biscuits

biscuits — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:42:47 +0000

I think it's great that Obama supporters are talking about experience when Obama can't even talk without a teleprompter, has achieved absolutely nothing with his career and yet again, as jake tapper from abc posted tonight, lied about his accomplishments.

Please, talk more about the lack of experience McCain's VP has, please!

By: Lousy_Republicans

Lousy_Republicans — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:41:49 +0000

GOP have screwed the nation for past 8 years.High foreclosures, Bankruptcy, Unemployment,High gas price and list goes on and on..Did they say "Country First".They should be ashamed of themselves.

By: lovable liberal

lovable liberal — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:41:01 +0000

Carly thinks well of herself, but as many others have said, she turned out not to be qualified to run HP – or even to spy on her own board.

By: Tenderfoot

Tenderfoot — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:40:20 +0000

Congratulations, you have just become a martyr for the McCain Campaign. It's actually pretty brilliant, killing two birds with one stone this way. They refute your comments AND make Biden look bad, it's a win-win.

By: Valerie - North Carolina

Valerie - North Carolina — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:38:42 +0000

So, Carley is judging the ability of others to run a corporation. Interesting – since she drove HP into the ground and they finally showed her the door. And this total failure as CEO gives her insight to who can do the job? Wow!!! Barack Obama is highly educated, , intelligent, has drive and the sincere desire to help this country. Joe Biden is totally qualified to be VP and to step in, if needed. This team is what the country needs and not a 72 year old once-decent man and a cheerleader like Sarah Palin, lightly educated and with a swirl of controversy surrounding her. The more I hear of Ms. Palin, the more the thought of her as president scares me more than I can say. At one time I had great respect for McCane but no longer. How could he had made such a selection knowing his age and his cancer history. That makes me very sad. Obama/Biden in November....

A Senior Southern Lady – Independent voter

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:38:25 +0000

Biden is known for occasionally saying stupid things, and then admitting he was wrong, reconsidering the issue, and then apologizing. The McCain campaign practices outright deception. Two different things.

By: MartaK

MartaK — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:36:42 +0000

I was the very first person to comment on this story at 8:01 pm and yet my post was censored and instead the first post comes from someone else a full 22 minutes after I posted mine. For weeks now, all my posts to the Political Ticker stories have been not allowed. WHY? I never say anything against your terms or policies.