September 17, 2008
Posted: September 17th, 2008 05:00 PM ET

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The Obama campaign is airing a new ad in several battleground states in an effort to reach out to women voters.
The Obama campaign is airing a new ad in several battleground states in an effort to reach out to women voters.

(CNN) – In another sign of how Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s VP nomination has changed the dynamics of the presidential race, the Obama campaign has rolled out a new ad as part of a larger effort to woo women voters.

The new ad, entitled “Burden,” focuses on the issue of equal pay and targets Sen. John McCain for not supporting legislation that would have made it easier for women to sue for pay discrimination. McCain called the law “too a great a burden on business,” a female announcer says during the 30-second ad that will air in 10 battleground states. “McCain explains away the wage gap by saying women just need more education and training,” the woman’s voice also says.

The proposed bill was a congressional reaction to a recent U.S. Supreme Court case, Ledbetter v. Goodyear, that made it more difficult for women to sue over unequal pay in certain circumstances. As part of the Obama campaign’s increased outreach efforts to women, Lilly Ledbetter, the woman at the center of the case, also endorsed Obama Wednesday. "There is only one candidate who has stood up for women like me. Who has consistently fought to help women who are working hard every day for our families and aren’t being paid fairly,” Ledbetter said in a statement released by the Obama campaign.

Led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, several Democratic women in the House of Representatives also held a press conference Wednesday to showcase their support for Obama. “These people who are saying that they’re not supporting Barack Obama, I suspect that many of them never were supporting Barack Obama and they’re just fronts,” Colorado Rep. Diana Degette, who formerly supported Sen. Hillary Clinton, said in response to a question about whether Clinton supporters will back Obama now that the Republican ticket has a woman on it.

The Obama campaign’s stepped up women’s outreach comes as Lynn Forester de Rothschild, a prominent Hillary Clinton supporter, announced that she is endorsing McCain and as Sen. Clinton announced she would not attend a pro-Israel rally after learning that Palin would also be at the event.

CNN/Opinion Research Corporation polling earlier this month indicated that a majority of white women supported McCain over Obama both before and after McCain’s selection of Palin. The survey also found that Palin is actually more popular with men than with women.

Filed under: Barack Obama • CNN Polls • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • Sarah Palin


DB   September 17th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Any charges of "sexism" against the Obama campaign- curiously leave out specific examples. If you believe it, fine- you obviously never liked the man.
I wonder: how many females are willing to stand up and defend John Mcain's wonderful record with women? UP to AND including choosing a female running mate who does NOT support a womans right to abortion even in the case of rape or incest...
REAL nice guy...

Darryl   September 17th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

McCain is sending his big dogs to Alaska to squash the investigation...

Why is that what do they have to hid?/?

Peter (CA)   September 17th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Hey right wingers, stop the Hillary foaming at the mouth. You know that the Republicans woujld have loved to see Obama pick Hillary. They have been saving up tons of talking points (failed health care plan, Whitewater, Monica). Don't think we don't know that. Obama made the best choice-he got someone who can complement his skills with long-term experience.

And don't get too excited about Lady Rothschild. Campbell Brown made her look foolish. She asked the Lady what did Obama say that made him elitist? Her response....well, I know an elitist when I see it. I'm sure you do Lady Rothschild.

paul   September 17th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Funny CNN how one of your previous articles on which candidate truly supports women showcased NOT Obama but McCain as truly out for the american women. From the large majority of advisors to the pay scale of women to men in McCain's campaign and office to that of Obama's showed McCain trusted more and paid women mORE money.

Why not add that into the report?

Donna in ID   September 17th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

I think this idiot is the biggest sexist we have had run in my lifetime of 68 yrs. The way he acts like we all OWE him to vote for him. Not the way he treated Hillery and gave the impression he didn't need us. Now he is feeling it. Tough T there guy. I wouldn't vote for him if he was the only one running. You didn't need us earlier and and made fun of people that have their guns and religion. He is a hypocrite and snakier than anyone of the greedy, power hungry people in Washington DC. Anyone that trusts him or believes in him is brainwashed and likes being led around on a leash. He is the Pied Piper and he is playing his tune to lead you off a cliff.

White Democrat, North Carolina   September 17th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

i know i'm a guy..but can i be a (W.A.S.P) too? that's awesome lol...go WASPS...

Buzzzzzz

olga Menache   September 17th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Barack you lost when you did not put Hillary as your V President//
For being such a smart man you have made the bigest mistake of your career... you have left us no choice... this country is going to go Republican again.. People are scared they scream change but it is
too late. your lack of experience.. you left your feelings interfier for
what is right fot your Country...
Palin screams too much, she is trying to convince the people she is the
right choice... as they say when you repeat yourself too much, you are
really trying to convince yourself that you are who you think you are...
This is such a big Ballon that it will be redy to explode any moment..
You and Hillary were the best for this time...and age
As they say, we can be our own worst enemy..
The whole world is afraid what about that

Olga

Carol   September 17th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Give it a break obama. Were you fair to Hillary – the more EXPERIENCED Democratic candidate? No ! Was that fair – NO ! Did you choose a female VP? No! This is an indication of YOUR VIEWS of EXPERIENCED QUALIFIED WOMEN ! Stop knocking John McCain, you had 2 years in the Senate to do some REAL WORK. Instead you were "present" writing a ? book. So What! Now you have money, but NO EXPERIENCE, nothing to base you "talking" on so where will that leave us on day one ? Sure is something to THINK ABOUT !
VOTE – McCain/Palin '08 EXPERIENCE WHEN AND WHERE IT COUNTS from DAY ONE

CM   September 17th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

michael...what link to Obama's website?

I hope you don't mean the big, square graphic on the political homepage that has the word advertisement over it.

It wouldn't be that would it?

Seeing that over 2.5 million people donated to fund Obama's campaign I doubt anyone here would be a paid blogger for him. Showing up the fallacies of McCain is easy. We even have an office pool where I work where we chip in and guess how many gaffes he will do per day. He never fails to disappoint.

marie2   September 17th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

bravo marie on pointing out obama's right to choose issues.

the dems blew it when they didn't pick hillary.
obama blew it when he didn't pick hillary.
the dems don't like biden enough to pick him as presidential candidate. know why? cause he said hillary would be a better VP and she could be president. think biden's beginning to wonder what he got himself into?

Rick in Az   September 17th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Hey Josephine, You're preaching to the chior. I live in Arizona and have a very good understanding of the McCain of old and the New John McSell out and, every single time I try to post something truthful about McSame it never gets posted. I'm beginning to think CNN should just change their logo to a picture of John McCain and Sarah Palin.

TRUTH   September 17th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

I know what " decided voter " is talking about. The ads from both sides are plays on words / half truths , and other twists. All Pols do it. What decided voter is talking about is the Direct Personnal Dispicable Vile comments and Hatred that is spewed here everyday.

AUC   September 17th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

TRUTH HURTS AND AGAINST WHAT CNN AND OTHERS MAY LEAD YOU TO BELEIVE.......A TRUTHFUL AD BY OBAMA ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE CONSIDERED NEGATIVE AND WHEN MCGRANDPA PUT OUT AN AD FILLED WITH LIES AND MISLEADING INFORMATION INFORMATION HE'S PULLING AHEAD IN THE POLLS!!!

Wait until November .... all those numbers of people you don't have will VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12!!!!!

WASP UNITE   September 17th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

WASP (Women against sarah Palin) I like it! :)

Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky   September 17th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Obama doesn't respect women, I will never vote for him. Nancy Pelosi is sexist even she is woman, I will never forget Pelosi's remark about Hillary last year, " it is impossible to hapen Obama picks Hillary as VP". I am very upset with Obama, Dean, DNC, Kennedy, Judas Richardson and Pelosi, I was lifelong Democrats but I will vote for McCain and Palin. I trust McCain than Obama, I would like to have McCain as my President than Obama. All of American women, wake up, support McCain who respects women. I want Mrs. McCain to be my First Lady than Michelle.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   September 17th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

John McCain is a certified theif and liar. Enough said. If don't believe me ask me about John McCain aka Keating 5.

B. Hawkins   September 17th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

According to the latest NY Times/CBS poll the bloom is off for McCain/Palin. Obama leads in the poll just out 48-43. The poll also states that while Palin increased McCain's base it did not increase his lead in female voters overall. In fact white women are evenly divided between the two.

I'm sure that CNN will not post this

lol   September 17th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

obama deserves to lose. his sexist attitude toward hillary clinton was shameful during the primaries. women remember the annie oakley comment, giving her the finger, and the many other disrespectful things he said about senator clinton. he will never get the hillary democrats, or the blue collar vote. barbra striesand, and hollywoods elite vote, will not win him the white house.

linda from South Dakota   September 17th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

this is a "low" for mccain but what does one expect,,,,, hes dirty ,,low,, and a freind of bush<<<<<< says it all,,,, obama didnt woo me,, i listen to whats said and go from there,, mccain has flip=flopped so many times i cant count it all,,,, hes so mixed up he cant see nor think straight,,,, hes a flip-flopper,, in motion,m, right out the door,,,,, obama/biden...08 and beyond

John   September 17th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

the Obama's special guest is Lindsay Lohan.

McCain invented the Blackberry, Palin can see Russia from her front porch.. WOW   September 17th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

I HATE THE PUMAS THEY ARE A BUNCH OF STUPID WOMEN BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T WIN... PUMAS ARE DUMMIES!!!!!

Wake-up America   September 17th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Anyone who was a Hillary supporter and now supports McCain should be ashamed of them selves. McCain is the entire opposite of what Hillary has spent her career try to change in America. For Women, For People, For America.

WAKE-UP AMERICA

Megan   September 17th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

one more time please post!!!!!!!!!

first of all I have been a Republican since I turned 18, and I might not like all the things that bush has done, but that does not mean that I am so small mined that I would group all republicans in with bush. all you libs on this site are nothing but petty people who get more fun out tearing someone down then explaining your point of view. maybe people would listen to you more if you could talk with out sounding like a 5 year old that just had his big wheel taken away. try listening once in a wile.

Sean   September 17th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Is it just me, or does Sarah Palin's shrill voice sound like nails on a chalkboard?

aware   September 17th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Obama/Biden for tax and spend, big brother regulation+++ and a huge stock market crash! Wimps toe the party line! In this case, left-wing lunacy! :(

McCain/Palin put country and everyday Americans first, and they will win! :)

Wake-up America   September 17th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Stop with the Hillary VP issue. I am a Hillary supporter and I do believe she got shafted on the Democratic Nomination. But this is what we have to dicide on, Obama – a real chance for change or McCain – more of the same.

Did anyone, including all the women voters out there, ever consider that Hillery didn't want the VP job. I personally think she would make a great Secretary of State. Better than Rice could ever be.

Maddie, Hartford, Ct.   September 17th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Let's see...I find it hard to understand how any mom could send her son off to war without so much of a blink of an eye, kill an animal "for sport", claim to be a Christian and tell blatant lies, and believe that a woman should not be allowed a choice, even in the case of rape or incest. She's certainly not the type of woman I would want for Vice President. I'll take Michelle Obama as First Lady...thank you!

Sherri   September 17th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

This woman is for Obama!!! Palin is making women look stupid. Indiana for Obama

Independent, white female !   September 17th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

We can never vote for Mccain or a woman who supports him and agrees with his policies, he has voted against equal pay for women and other issues that concern women and policies that benefit women. I especially would not vote for him and a woman he picked just for political gain. That my friends is sexism at work!!! Mccain picked a woman VP just to get the attention he has received, to pull women inot his corner and to bring some of the Hillary supporters though it does not really make sense for women who supported Hillary to support Palin. He is using Palin and her 15 minutes of fame. By Nov 5th, Palin will be back in Alaska, the only difference will be that she will be exposed to the American public and the peopl of her state will know her true colors and how she abuses her power. She is just another power hungry politician!!! Alaska, America wake up!!!

susie   September 17th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Intelligent woman that we all are can see right through Palin and her falsehoods her sunshine is becoming very foggy these days. She is GOING DOWN.

Obama in 08

marie   September 17th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I can't imagine why women think the Obama campaign is sexist. Isn't every woman called a little bit of fluff, or demeaned and trashed for working. The Obama campaign has attacked first Hillary Clinton and now Sarah Palin relentlessly on not the issues, but whether they can be good mothers and still work. They mock how they look, the Obama campaign doesn't deserve the women's vote. Oh and by the way, Mr Pro Choice Obama voted present eight times on issues pertaining to a woman's right to choose. He is no friend to women!

Deb, Allentown,PA   September 17th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

No woman should be voting for McCain/Palin.

Under Palin's mayoral tenure, Wasilla was the only Alaska city that required rape victims to pay for their own forensic tests. And McCain voted against Biden's Violence Against Women Act.

Joe - Chicago, IL   September 17th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

But Obama is a sexist right? He beat Hilary so he must be sexist. If he wasn't sexist, he wouldn't have run against her. So Obama is sexist, and to stick it to him women should vote for McCain. The issues don't matter, this is about teaching a lesson!

(*The above statement in no way reflects the view of its author, or any sane individual.*)

Russell - in MO   September 17th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

This is a great case of too little too late. Obama is just throwing more money away

MD in ND   September 17th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Obama/Biden are more PRO WOMAN then McCain/Palin. Pretty scary when one of them is a woman! A woman needs and deserves the right to choose!

Jim   September 17th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Sarah Palin is the new Dan Quayle...

annie - former democrat   September 17th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Then why does McCain pay his female office workers more than obumble does? Any news conference led by pukelosi has to be a real joke! Has she got her new jet yet with my tax dollars?

Ev-VA   September 17th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Sounds like many of you readers are BITTER. Barack Obama is on the right track to win MORE Women support. Just because he didn't pick Hillary as a running mate should not be an issue She Lost! Obama had to pick a running mate who was right for him who would work WITH him for the good og the country.

You Hillary Supporters need to just get over the fact that Hillary was not chosen. I really don't thnk Hillary wanted to be number 2. She will have an opportunity to be in the Obama adminstration working in a strong position with Obama.

Obama-Biden 08

Shannon   September 17th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I know how he can woo women, he should stop insulting and demeaning them. That would work for me, oh wait it won't....to late, he lost me when he called Hillary Clinton a racist.

Michel Sanalope   September 17th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

PUMA supporters,

I am so sick of your constant bickering and unfair attacks. "Sexist DNC", "He shouldve picked Hillary"...you all need to get off your high horse. What exactly did Obama do to Hillary, besides win fair and sqaure? (specifics please). Her "kitchen in the sink" strategy in the last few months was extremely disrespectful and helped dirty Obama long after the race was over. Meanwhile, she is doing BARELY any campaigning for him (She has yet to criticize Palin directly...do you think it'd be that way if she was running for Pres. right now?) She's acting like the sore loser she was when she lost to him. Hillary didn't deserve to be the VP (although she tried). Meantime, you Hillary supporters switching to McCain are a bunch of hypocritical, sexist traitors.

Scott L   September 17th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

MCCAIN_IS_MOST_LIBERAL_REPUBLICAN_IN_CONGRESS

WHEN_WILL_YOU_PEOPLE_GET_THAT

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Michel Sanalope   September 17th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

PUMA supporters,

I am so sick of your constant bickering and unfair attacks. "Sexist DNC", "He shouldve picked Hillary"...you all need to get off your high horse. What exactly did Obama do to Hillary, besides win fair and sqaure? (specifics please). Her "kitchen in the sink" strategy in the last few months was extremely disrespectful and helped dirty Obama long after the race was over. Meanwhile, she is doing BARELY any campaigning for him (She has yet to criticize Palin directly...do you think it'd be that way if she was running for Pres. right now?) She's acting like the sore loser she was when she lost to him. Hillary didn't deserve to be the VP (although she tried). Meantime, you Hillary supporters switching to McCain are a bunch of hypocritical, sexist traitors.

Obama/Biden '08

MBFLA   September 17th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

This 53 year old woman in Florida would never consider voting for the anti-woman candidates McBush /Palin.

inuk of the north   September 17th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

The Dems continue to run in circles as the campaign falters.

Kerry was ahead by double-digits in '04 managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and now,,,,,,,,,,,guess what..........'08 is starting to look like '04!

The blood trail goes back to the day Obama rejected Hillary as the VP choice and took I-been-in-Washington-thirty-seven-years Biden. HRC got 18,000,000 votes and Biden 63,000.

What was he thinking?

Betcha he wants a do-over.

CHRISTY, CA   September 17th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Obama is way too late to try to woo the female vote. He didn't even consider us before the primary, now he NEEDS our vote?! Forget it Obama, we've got a new spokesperson.

Roslyn in Canada   September 17th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

To the bloggers who are spreading false rumours....

Get your facts straight... Obama did not hack into Sarah Palin's e-mail...so please stop spreading more lies !!!

sandee in Portland   September 17th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

I'm a big Hillary supporter and most likely always will be, but am very disappointed she will not attend this just because Palin will be there. Where's the gal that fought back? Where's the gal that's a strong believer in the democratic process. I can't believe she's afraid of Palin. What's going on?

voter   September 17th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Josh

This excuses McCain for voting aganist equal pay for women, eliminating workforce discrimination and a woman's right to choose. McCain is no champion for women. His record does not match his actions. He is pandering to women and I am not falling for it.

Fort Collins, CO   September 17th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

W A S P' s, we need you now, your intelligence and independence have been insulted by this LUNATIC of a woman that is Sarah Palin. We're asking for you to believe in what you stand for, believe in what Hillary stands for, and believe in what Obama stands for, which includes equal pay for women. Strike down this ridiculous McCain campaign which is so full of incompetence, hatred and lies, and throw your full support behind the democratic party this year. We've had enough of Bush/Rove/McCain politics the last 8 years, please don't allow our country to be screwed over by another 4 with them.

Erika, KS   September 17th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Oh, well, nice try Obama. But count me out. This is one Hillary supporter going to the other side. R v W is still in force after eight years of republican.Don't even try to blackmail me with that one. It's not going anywhere, You are not the best candidate with so little experience and zero accomplishment. This is one former dem, now independent voting for McCain and Palin. Bank on it, buddy. Smart women won't fall for you woes and lines.

j.williams, san diego   September 17th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

No community organizers=no union goons=no obama

Jerry   September 17th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Another story filled with half-truths from the liberal media and NObama campaign. McCain is not against equal pay for women. The law as written would have opened up businesses to lawsuit for actions dating back to the early 90's. That would have caused more economic problems than we're facing now.

NObama...No Way...No How

Barney   September 17th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

My wife gave me permission to be a WASP (Women Against Sarah Palin). If you ladies will allow a male in your group.

Obama/Biden '08

Angi's Mom   September 17th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I am a profession white female who is anti-war and pro-choice...and I choose Barack Obama.

No Hillary = No Obama   September 17th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

SAY WHAT??????????????? Woo women!!!!! Isn't this the same guy that smirked and said NOTHING when Hillary was getting skewered, skewed and screwed by the media , had her nomination hijacked by the sexist and demeaning comments made about her person, while stuffing Obama full of glitter and fool's gold?

And then with his smirky supporters, those talking Obama heads that CNN lined up night after night after night and still does gleefully said Hillary wasn't on his list for VP. And I'm supposed to vote for this jerk? He is a traitor, he turned his back on ALL women, he could have cared less. Hillary should tell him to take a flying leap and be done with trying to shove him down our throats. What gall this guy has.

splashy   September 17th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Actually, Michael, you are not completely right on this:

"John McCain (R) is for Social Security privatization. Barack Obama (D) is against it."

Obama has advisers that are FOR privatization of SS. If you REALLY don't want privatization, then you should vote for McKinney, the Green candidate. She is completely against it, no how, no way. She is also FOR universal health care, stopping the occupation of Iraq, and many other things that supposedly the Dems are for but for some strange reason NEVER get around to them.

Will Obama protect SS by not privatizing it? I don't know for sure, just as he voted for telecom immunity when he said he wouldn't, and he pays the women on his staff less than he does the men. I WISH I could feel he was trustworthy.

That being said, I KNOW that McCain is not for the things that matter to me.

Since I'm in a state that will go for McCain, I have the luxury of actually voting for the ISSUES this time, because the Dems just don't seem to grasp that those issues are important (could it be the corporatists have got them?).

Kris   September 17th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

PUMAs et al...
"Hillary supporters" who vote for McCain are effectively slapping Hillary in the face with their vote. You do not honor Hillary by voting for her arch enemy. Admit it. People died to preserve the sanctity of your vote. Women suffragists sat in prisons and were tortured for that vote that you so casually toss about. Vote for the candidate that you support. Or vote against the candidate you don't support. Or, refrain from voting if you must. But please, voting FOR the candidate you OPPOSE just as a way to express your outrage is an abuse of the power that women died for so that you might have a voice. Find a better way to express your grief and outrage. Hillary weeps at the thought of you voting for McCain-Palin.

William, from Cali!   September 17th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Good luck!.............In the wooing, some women carry their vote within their "emotional baggage".........you might be charged with "purse snatching"!

TRUTH   September 17th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Yes more women get degrees than men, but what degrees do they get? The largest percentage become teachers – one of the lowest paying occupations. What McCain is saying is that they (women) need to be encouraged to look outside the norm into other higher paying fields. Are you Dems really this dim that I have to continually explain this stuff to you ( even though cnn moderates me into oblivion) ??

Willy   September 17th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

my grand daughter who's 7 says Obama is scary. I believe her because children always tell the truth at her age.

Ron was a REP now a DEM   September 17th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Did I do that

Ron was a REP now a DEM   September 17th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

hey guys and gals we can return back time to the sixties with this VP pick.

Palin just a cheerleader with no game

Can't wait for the halt of the investigation of Troopergate

Obama / Biden 08

jdh   September 17th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Mr. Uniter-Obama has done Jack to attract women! He certainly is not talking to me – Bye the way VOTING IS PERSONAL and since no public interest group is paying my rent or buying my car. I can vote or not vote for anyone I please. Obama, and Obama groupies have made a big mistake by not supporting Hillary Clinton as VP. I said I would vote for Hillary Clinton for President- or Vice President- So I will write in Hillary Clinton's name on the ballot for President of the United States. I can not with good conscious vote for anyone else. Clinton is the only sane one of the bunch.

bibek   September 17th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

I am so thrilled to see this ad.

Reveal all the truth Obama.

American people deserve the right to know the truth.

sandee in Portland   September 17th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Why is everone against trying to woo the woman's vote. McCain did just that by selecting Palin as his VP (just to get the women's vote) and now his supporters are saying negative things about Obama trying to do the same thing?

Barney   September 17th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Man – I pulled some money out of stocks today – the higher McCains polls, the more my money is going into something more stable. Like Gold I can hide in MY BACK YARD.

Maverick = unpredictable and reckless. NOT WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS. HE WILL BRING THE DEPRESSION.

Please let's take our country back for US – Obama/Biden '08

Barney   September 17th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Man – I pulled some money out of stocks today – the higher McCains polls, the more my money is going into something more stable. Like Gold I can hide in MY BACK YARD.

TRUTH   September 17th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

McCain has more women on his staff not to mention the VP candidate. Nice try Obama but women aren't as stupid as you think. She ( Palin ) is beating you with her honesty and straight forwardness and you can't stop it now, You blew your chance.

No Way No How   September 17th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Moderate and balanced-speak for yourself. I know plenty of women
who are not going to vote for a candidate just because she has a uterus. Palin is nothing more than more of the same, she is Dick Cheney with a beehive. She answers one question from the press and it makes headlines. I think the majority of intelligent women -bra burners or otherwise, will make their decision based on the candidates plan to get this country back on its feet. So, no "WE" are not "all so excited"
Gary-forgot to take your meds today??

virginia   September 17th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I want more of real issues and less slamming. I could say a lot of negative things about the Republican candidates, but I would rather concentrate on real issues.
At least Obama can thnk on his feet.

WASP (Women Against Sarah Palin)   September 17th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Let the truth be told.
Sarah Palin is against all women are fighting for. She's from another planet. You can never have my vote.

Obama/Biden 08

Tracey   September 17th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

It' official, I can now consider myself a "WASP" Thank-You! PUMA's, you are out of business!

Pepou   September 17th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I am a woman and I support Obama. I would have supported Hillary is she had won the primary. I will NEVER support a dimwit like Palin (sorry McPain) who shares nothing with me, not brains, not beauty (I am beautiful), only a chromosome. Enough said.

jr california   September 17th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

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NV Woman   September 17th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

If you were a Hillary voter and now supporting McCain because of the way you think Obama and the DNC treated Hillary, please please keep it to yourself. I think you are doing a huge disservice to women. I know men and women who had reservations about voting a woman in as President because they think women are too emotional. With the economy as bad as it is to just say you're not voting for him because of the way he treated Hillary is bad for everyone. If you have to make up a reason, make it up. You are unfortunately portraying women as too emotional.

Steve   September 17th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Does WASP have a men's auxiliary?

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   September 17th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

"The survey also found that Palin is actually more popular with men than with women...." What are they thinking with?

That's because they know her church keeps women out of the pulpit and submissive to their husbands ... and they've always wanted to date a cheerleader. Or maybe they like women with big guns?

Watch Palin whine about this ad being "unfair" ... that's all they have – lies and whines and flip-flops.

McCrypt's Crypt   September 17th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Even if you two morons actually believe your noise about the "fundamentals" were really employees, then what do you say to the 650,000 "fundamentals" that have lost their jobs since January?

Your only digging the hole deeper.

Chris   September 17th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I ' M-——G O I N G——-T O-—–T A L K——L I K E——T H IS—-–SO—--P E O P L E——-W I L L——–T H I N K—––I ' M—–-S M A R T!!!!!!!

Sandy - PA   September 17th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

So let's see, if McCain wins, he will appoint 3-4 ultra-conservative Supreme Court justices to overturn Roe v Wade and make a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion. And he will not make equal pay for equal work for women.

But yet you women posters here are saying "Hillary didn't win, so I'm voting for McCain??????

That is the most ridiculous thing I've even heard. You'll be forced into back-alley abortions and you'll be working for sub-standard pay, but you'll say "that's OK – because we taught those Democrats a lesson??"

Jeez.

Shirley   September 17th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Chrissey,

I think you should listen to McSame when he used the word pig with lipstick when Hillary was in the race, was that sexist?
You automatically think that Obama hacked her email, you are so wrong & pitiful. Maybe you should check your facts before you speak.

Mccain is Bush   September 17th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Good one Obama that is how you hit someone that is what I am talking about Now it is time to put one out About how he Skipped the Vote for the Biggest increment of Benefits For Our Soliders in 30 Years! obama keep going hip them Harder I am Sending 25 dollars Just For This Ad! Obama Biden 08 Yes We Can

The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   September 17th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

77% of Obama's ads are negative

What a dirt ball. And a wind bag

This is outrageous.

Obama is risky and a clear and present danger to our society.

jt   September 17th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

keep coming they are not attacks ad but the truth

sandee in Portland   September 17th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

The hacking of Palin's e-mail account was actually a good thing. It shows that she has been using a non-government account. Government accounts cannot be destroyed if the event there is something damaging in them, this account could be destroyed. Just goes to show you how dishonest she really is.

deborah, WV   September 17th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

I worked the phones for Obama in West Virginia and I DID find some PUMAs out there. I was surprised as I had previously thought they were probably just Rush Limbaugh's Operation Chaos's zombies, but I found out they are real! I think the day is past when we had the luxury of slinging mud like spoiled children. WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF AN ECONOMIC MELTDOWN, PEOPLE!!!!

Let's all work together to throw the rascals out!!!

Count me as one ex-Republician white woman for OBAMA!!!

wicth   September 17th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Palin 2012 you cannot insults witches we have never done anything to you

ginger   September 17th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Palin's staff refuses to testify in troopergate probe.

What another distraction from the REAL ISSUES facing Americans. What is wrong with these people. If you care our Country talk to these investigators and get it over with already.

David, Silver Spring, MD   September 17th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Sarah Palin is the Clarence Thomas of women.

Tell It Like It Is   September 17th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

PELOSI is an unadulterated MILLIONAIRE and she acts like it. Continuously subverting any house legislation that may have a positive impact on the everyday American by wedging the enviroment into the picture.
She pushed thru the minimum wage increase, except in American territories Pelosi owns a cannery operation in American Samoa.

She stands in defense of Ch. Rangels chairmanship of the House Ways and Means Committee,(this committee writes tax laws); though he has admitted tax evasion and failure to follow the laws in NY as it pertains to rent control property and approved usage.
RESEARCH YOUR CANDIDATE< LEARN THEIR PRIORITIRES AND LOYALTIES

Carmen   September 17th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Why do people think Hillary would make a different. Let's be realize that if McCain knew he could win he wouldn't have pick slick willy Palin.

Howard, San Diego   September 17th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

You know, I hear all this talk from the Dems. about "yes we can" and "McBush" etc. Did the Dems. forget about Leiberman jumping ship? Wasn't he running for office on the Dems. side of the ticket a few years ago? What about Lynn Forester de Rothschild? She made Hillary Clinton goo gobs of money, and now she will do the same for McCain. Not only that, but I'm sure she will bring some of her supporters as well. These Dems. know a winner when they see one. Yes, yes, yes, I know all about the Republicans that bash McCain, but they are still voting for him. Face it Dems., the dike is breaking and Obama and Biden don't have enough fingers to plug the holes. Answer this questions Dems., if your so convinced that McCain is just four more years of Bush, then why are the polls from all the battle ground states at a dead heat? Or do you intend to say that the rest of America is stupid? Oh wait, I'm sorry that is what you DO think, looking at these comments and how you bash everyone that does not agree with you.

McCain/Palin '08

Chris in CA   September 17th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Griff, you're a moron.

Joy   September 17th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I am a middle-aged white woman, single mother, and Hillary supporter with a new OBAMA bumper sticker on my car. Any former HRC supporter that will now vote for McCain because he has a female running mate is clueless. It has nothing to do with party loyalty. Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton have nothing in common but basic anatomy. Any woman vindictive enough to vote for McCain because Hillary is not on the ticket is no different than the power-hungry war-mongers she is voting for.

the other jd   September 17th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Patty, you are 100% a republican hack. So take your 25% out the door.

doob   September 17th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

I want to be a WASP too!! Love it. Where can I join?

the other jd   September 17th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

So if anyone is reading these comments for real, Palin 2012 just keeps posting the same thing ans does Decided Voter. Care to guess who is getting paid by the post? Who says the Republican party can't create jobs? They just pay people to copy paste until the cows come home. Or is that until the caribou comes home.

Also PROPS to the poster who came up with Caribou Barbie! So wish I had thought of that.

Peter of Oregon   September 17th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

If at this point after everything you know about John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama you are still a PUMA, you are and most likely always have been a Person Under McCain's Authority.

Amy   September 17th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

McCain simply comes across as a wolf in Republican clothing. From what has been made public...Palin comes across as very catty in how she handles government matters. And Palin simply does not come across as a person fit to take over the reins. And shame on McCains campaign to think/imply that simply because she has a set ovaries, that any Democrat or Republican (or Independent) women will vote for him. In addition to that, I find her views are no different the crazy Islamo religious freaks.

Obama/Biden 2008

Patty   September 17th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

This registered Democrat is voting for McCain/Palin and 25% of the reason why is all the horrible things you Obama adorers are saying. Not just about the Repugs but you did it to Hillary too – just a different name in the same disgusting hate filled blogs and you are Democrats!!!! Thats such a joke.

manhandler   September 17th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Yeah, get out there and woo all the women, SWEETIE!!!!

cmars   September 17th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

It's offensive that de Rothschild would switch her vote based on such personal things. The views of Clinton and McCain are so completely opposite that it demonstrates not only does de Rothschild not understand politics, she does not feel the need to care – potentially because she is rich and knows that whatever happens, she will not be affected.

But that she would be willing to do so much damage to her country just because Clinton is not the candidate... it shows such a lack of consideration for her fellow Americans that she would be willing to put them through ANOTHER 4 years of misery and squalor. The recession will only continue at the hands of McCain-Palin... especially as McCain will undoubtedly fall ill quickly, and Palin, mayor of a few igloos and governor of a state with fewer people than most medium sized American cities, will be in charge of your country. Does that not scare you? Because it scares the bejeepers out of me...

FL4OB   September 17th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Obama/Biden for equal pay for equal work!

Obama/Biden for privacy rights!

Obama/Biden for women!

Obama/Biden for ALL Americans!

God bless our country!

Independent NV Voter   September 17th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

I doubt Palin 2012 is a democrat. I have been reading these posts for a while and the person says really mean things about Obama. But maybe it was someone else using the same name. I don't know. Your vote is your vote. I think it's wrong to make accusations without any proof.

FOCUS ON THE ECONOMY   September 17th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

These are "fronts" planted by the McCain camp to create distractions from focusing on the economy.
Focus on the economy and nothing else matters right now.

Signed,

FOCUS ON THE ECONOMY.

Griff   September 17th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Somebody Mentioned Dolly Parton? Who do you Love??? Do you Know Dolly?? Her Biggest hit??? Then don't talk about another "Super Star, Woman...

LC   September 17th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I guess that makes me a WASP too!!

WASPS UNITE!

Margaret   September 17th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

This is from DEEPAK CHOPRA on the Palin effect:

Gov. Palin sent a rousing call to those who want to celebrate their resistance to change and a higher vision.
Look at what she stands for:

• Small town values - a denial of America's global role, a return to petty, small-minded parochialism.
• Ignorance of world affairs - a repudiation of the need to repair America's image abroad.
• Family values - a code for walling out anybody who makes a claim for social justice. Such strangers, being outside the family, don't need to be heeded.
• Rigid stands on guns and abortion - a scornful repudiation that these issues can be negotiated with those who disagree.
• Patriotism - the usual fallback in a failed war.
• "Reform" - an italicized term, since in addition to cleaning out corruption and excessive spending, one also throws out anyone who doesn't fit your ideology.

Do you want our country to go forward or backward? Obama/Biden for ALL Americans!!

Charlotte   September 17th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Obama scares me more everyday, I do not think he can handle the huge task that is awaiting the next President. He had to take two vacations during the primary season? The problems of a campaign are nothing compared to securing the future of this country both domestically and abroad. Roe v Wade has been around for years, through how many Republican Presidents? So drop that ploy, it won't work. With a tie going on, looks as if we will have at least one more term of a Republican President. Thank God, it will be McCain rather then Romney.

Palin 2012   September 17th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Pumas need to take their witch hillary and go home. McCain does not need to win this election.

Palin 2012

rick   September 17th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

i guess attack works Obama attack them all you can becausae thats what their doing to you attack attack attack with truth onlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

MikeH   September 17th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Hit 'em with the truth, man they really hate that.

Republicans = Political Cancer = Racism, Ignorance, Corruption, Grand Theft.

Cam   September 17th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

chrissy above:

please tell me you are being sarcastic......

Obama did not hack into her e-mail nor did anyone suggest he had anything to do with it. Don't you have a moose to dress or find a redneck hillbilly to knock up your daughter?

Tina   September 17th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Any woman who would vote for a McCain/Palin ticket is a shame to the gender.

McCain says women should just get more education if they want to make as much as a man.

If your daughter is raped or a victim of incest then too bad you still have to have it.

White woman for Obama/Biden

and Lori....McCain is the one who pays people to blog for him. Heck he even has cut and paste talking points....get a clue!

schroeder   September 17th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Sorry Obama. I can count and you don't hold a candle to McCain on hiring women. You can trot out your woman magnet – Oprah but the reality of the world and your actions speak volumes.

paula   September 17th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

WASP (Women Against Sarah Palin). Our numbers seem to be growing day by day. With every lie that is exposed, her RNC speech is turning out to be a big joke. Anyone who takes the time to do 10 minutes of research and a google search would know that. WASP FOREVER!

safa   September 17th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

obama doesn't need a tanning bed. We love his natural tan.
An inspiring 21st leader. the world is going to be proud of america.

Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN   September 17th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Both McCain and Palin are bad for women's rights. The women's rights movement will be set back several decades if these two are allowed in the White House. If American Women know what is good for them and their future, then they will all vote for Obama. Go ahead and vote for McCain-Palin if you want, but don't complain when all of your rights and abilit to choose are curtailed or taken away!

McCryptKeeper/Cruella 08   September 17th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

anyone else think the people that type like ———–THIS ———–ALL ———–THE ———–TIME ———–WITH ———– THE ———–SAME ———–MORNOIC ———–TALKING ———–POINTS ———– are the same idiot?

JIM...TX   September 17th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Decided voter you are an idiot! If the only reason you're voting McBush is because you PERCEIVE the Obama bloggers an media are hateful and not the FACT that McBush will give us 4 more years of the kind of problems we're having now...today...you are an idiot no doubt!!

James Cunningham   September 17th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I have been told that Mr.Obama is a 50% white man on his mothers
side and Arabic on his fathers side, also that his mother was 17 years old and un-marid when she got pregnant whit him, is this true?
What's with the problem with him showing respect with the american anthems , and the lapel pin? he's not fit to be a dog catcher in this country.

Mike   September 17th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Governor Sarah Palin has been proven innocent. The evidence released today proved that Monegan was fired due to insubordination. Gov. Palin acted correctly and within the law. You should also know that she does address the issue of abortion with an open mind. She is pro-life but respects the abortion rights of women and would like to offer an option. An option such as adoption. I support this issue since I was adopted. This view is more towards bringing a comprimise within the American public that could actually end the decades old debate once and for all. Keep abortion rights with the option of a program that supports adoption as an option.

Steve From Dallas   September 17th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

If Obama is talking... he is LYING.

I dont believe this ad.

Taylor   September 17th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

To decided voter> You state you are voting for McCain because of all the hate the dems have put out. Where have you been , it is Sara who started all this name calling with her acceptance speech and then came the ad's. I voted Republican but they have gone way over the line. It is about the economy. Not a popularity contest. Are you willing to continue to see America keep heading in this same direction?

FreeNLovIt   September 17th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

I want to SMACK Caroline Kennedy, Nancy Pelosi and the other OLD donkeys, for endorsing someone.

Should have listened to Bill and Hillary!!

obama/Biden   September 17th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Gary / Your fallowing
the lame brain at the accademy his Father /Grandfather did some crooked work to get him admitted and there were almost 900 students his grades 5 from the bottom. Geez such a wise guy .
Its the one connected at the hip w/ George Bush ,Cheney,Rove and his 134 lobbyists that tell McWar how to run this country in the ground further.
Its a habitual liar and his side kick Mc Mooseontheloose.that know nothing about leading this country all they know is war,surge,go against the law,bomb bomb Iran, short stem ,no memory .

Hpotterfan77 in CT   September 17th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

WASP to the core....GO BAMA! And to "Decided Voter"....um, hate, really? Considering what the McCain camp has been doing since day 1, you really consider the democrats hateful? I think you've been watching too much FOX news.

Mario fl   September 17th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

agree with you enough

the other jd   September 17th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

hey, lori-
enjoy having your civil rights stripped away should Princess Sarah get it

H E Y ----Y O U   September 17th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

' M--–B A R A C K--M A C H O--O B A M A---W I T H-- M E ?

McCain=the draft   September 17th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Obama has supported and voted FOR ALL women's rights and issues.

McCain, has voted AGAINST ALL women's rights and issues. He is not for equal pay for equal work for women. He supports coverage of Viagra but not birth control pills. He is against a woman's right to choose. The list goes on. McCain/Palin will set women back.

Obama is the candidate for women. Check their voting record.

Kami   September 17th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

WASP....I LOVE IT!!! HAHA

McCain/Palin are not pro woman they areagainst women!! They are against equal pay, as well as against the right to choose!! Ladies we cant take a step backward, we need to keep moving forward. For us and our daughters and our daughters daughters vote Obama/Biden

Mike   September 17th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Governor Sarah Palin has been proven innocent. The evidence released today proved that Monegan was fired due to insubordination. Gov. Palin acted correctly and within the law. Now that she has been proven innocent, we should discuss issues such as social security, medicare and illegal immigration.

Charlotte   September 17th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Palin 2012 is a democrat, thinking to turn off the Hillary supporters by making such stupid comments. Wouldn't be surprised to learn it was Alexrod himself.

MW   September 17th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Decided Voter – Don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya.

Leimomi Matunding   September 17th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I am from Juneau Alaska, there are many women in Alaska that support Obama and Biden! We are working to make Alaska a blue state!

Sara Palin is no friend of ours!

truth   September 17th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Nobama followers, stop possing as PUMAS and saying you don't need us, I am a Hillary supporter voting for Senator McCain. Nobama and his followers are desperate, and will say anything to be elected.
TRUE PUMA FOR MCCAIN/PALIN

Bottom Line   September 17th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

With 2-3 Supreme Court Justices likely to retire in the next 4-8 years, who do you want selecting their replacements? That will be the most enduring legacy you leave to your daughters and sons, and their daughters and sons.

Enough   September 17th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

McCain has been and will always be for big business. The nerve of this guy and his hockey cheer leader to veil his undying loyalty to big business with his fake concern for American workers . His botox wife is big business and he will continue to ensure that she and others like her will be protected from laws and regulations in place to protect the average hard working joes and josephines from their greed.

dedided voter   September 17th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

With so much hate, the Republicans have shown lately, I am voting for Obama.....thank you bloggers and media. you did great

Cam   September 17th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Any people who want to see Hillary EVER become President should think of their choice very carefully. Putting palin in the White House for 4 years of experience will not help Hillary AT ALL. The only way Hillary will ever take a turn is if Obama is elected in '08. It might mean waiting for 4 or 8 years, but it will also give Hillary those years of experience in a high White House post.

Dems have a good shot at 16 years of a Democratic White House if they band together now for Obama. I'm sure that's why Hillary is supporting Obama. Do your part for Hillary if you truly support her.......elect Obama now!

the other jd   September 17th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Oh puhlease, "decided voter"...you decided back when you voted in the republican primary for George Bush in 2000.

REG in AZ   September 17th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Lieberman has touted that the surge was so successful and now wants the senate to confirm that. The facts indicate that the only reason there has been progress and a significant decline in the violence is because the Iraqi's stopped fighting each other. The Anabar (sp?) Awakening obviously had a whole lot more to do with that and that started before the surge. Now the surge didn't hurt and probably helped support the Awakening but the surge by itself very likely would have failed, even with more troops and especially over the long term, and possibly the Awakening may have even worked by itself. Senator Lieberman's efforts are again just more of the political shell game, trying to manipulate public opinion. Lieberman is apparently putting all of his eggs in McCain's basket and very likely will need to become a Republican after this election.

lori   September 17th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I think the Obama campaign is paying people to leave nasty comments.
The truth is.there is alot more Palin supporters then what is written.

Over on the comments for someone hacking her account...all I see is GOod for them comments. and serves her right
??..HELLO hacking into accounts is good???
so that shows us what democrats are like huh. agreeing with hacking
hmmmmm
anyhow
McCain and Palin get my vote FOR SURE................

diane08   September 17th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Enlightened Voter wrote:
" I consider myself a WASP=Woman Against Sarah Palin!"

Good One! I've never thought of myself as a WASP before. I guess I am now bases on this definition!

Julie   September 17th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

90% of citizens get a tax break under Obama. 10% of the rich get a tax break from McCain. Obama and Biden will answer questions from the public and reporter's. Palin will not answer questions unless it is planned out and scripted by the campaign., even McCain has stopped the straight talk express, he parked it and told the reporter's to "get out".

White Female Independent Voter in Swing State   September 17th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

What a completely irresponsible selection on McCain's part. I couldn't be more annoyed by her lies and her ignorant claims to experience. Palin is no more than a novelty, a jester, a shiny trinket- indeed, Pain is a charlatan with lipstick.

Obama/Biden-2008

ES NYC   September 17th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hey decided voter, so you decide who to vote for depending on bloggers and media...why i am not surprised you're voting for Mc Cain/Palin

"It's like this people take pride in being ignorant"
Barack Obama

chrissy   September 17th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Obama called palin a pig and now hacked into her personal email account? This is as dirty as it gets. Obama is on a slash and burn mission for power and will do anything to get it. Scary!

I want this investigated and Obama brought to justice!

AMERICA for Obama   September 17th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

HA HA HA HA HA!!! The GOP is trying to use their liars... I mean lawyers to block the investigation of Sarah Palin, but yet they want an investigation to investigate the investigating of Sarah Palin. Sounds pretty hypocritical don't ya think??? Moose really never were that bright.

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008-2012

HILLARY CLINTON-OBAMA 2016-2020

GO OBAMA GO!!!

Oh Please...   September 17th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

decided voter says...
"With so much hate, the Democrats have shown lately, I am voting for McCain….thank you bloggers and media. you did great"

Oh, please. You don't fool anyone. Like you weren't going to vote McCain from the jump! Like McCain is SOOOOO NICE...yeah, right. Get a life!

obama 08   September 17th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

to the decided voter, you are mCshame supporter so do not play this game of that we Obama supporte and the media made you vote for Mcshame be a man and face you shame

Ridiculous   September 17th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Its amazing the amount of disgusting hatred that the national elections breed on both sides. You people are entertaining to watch going back and forth with your crap-flinging sessions. It doesn't matter who is elected. The person who wins office has become a figure-head at most. Its those he or she surround themselves with that make the decisions and drive the country. Wake up people. Seriously, you sap the life out of the political process by throwing your hypocritical intolerance around the nation. And yes liberals, you folks have become just as intolerant as those you stand against.

St. Paulite   September 17th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Go PUMAS! Tell him what the "deal" really is! Women aren't going to fall for your phoney words! We saw what you and your Obama campaigners tried to do to the FEMALE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE-Mrs. Clinton! We saw how you called her a racist, as well as her husband-Mr. Clinton in order to sway the folks to your side. You are trying so hard to win with no ethics, but we know who you really are! You won't be trusted by this female, nor will you be trusted by millions of other PUMA supporting Hillary supporters! VOTE MCCAIN in 2008 WOMEN OF MIDDLE AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will be able to take this election from the sexist, elitist Mr. Obama. He wants to keep refusing to sign bills which would protect the babies who are born after a botched abortion, that's how extreme his views are! That is a women's issue; the protection of children!!!!!!!!!!! Stand up, stand up, stand up and fight for John McCain and Sarah Palin. Sarah will change Washington with John McCain for the betterment of women and children, just like Hillary wanted to! We have our chance now to make History! Vote MCCAIN/PALIN in 2008!

Mind Setter   September 17th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

SARAH THE DOM
Here is how I see it. Sarah's name is really Haras and she a deep into Dominatrix. She gets home puts on the CAT SUIT and STILLETOS. She then gets the WHIPS, CHAINS and DOG COLLAR.
Whips the the hell out of Todd(poor Tood) and thenputs him on time out. As Todd whimpers in the corner she demands that he keeps a smerk on his face he sighs. She acctually believes this crap is going to work with the American People message to Sarah it only works with Todd. By the way there nothing wrong with been a dominatirx.

Foreign observer   September 17th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Palin who ? There was somebody I´ve forgotten. Am at the age of McCain.

pipes   September 17th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Way to go Obama camp keep the pressure up on the McPuppet camp. Women are smarter than most men so they will recognize who has their best interest at heart.

Jasmine in Germany   September 17th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

"It is unacceptable, uncivilized and primitive behavior in the 21st Century to not have equal pay for females who perform the same jobs as males, especially within the industrialized nations." – J. Weidenbach

Need anyone say more? Maybe McCain needs more "education and training". Palin certainly does.

Jay T.   September 17th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

The bar has been set so low for Sarah Palin that if she can just burp the alphabet during her debate people will be thrilled at how well she did. And, I followed the Hilary Clinton campaign over the last year, and to even compare Sarah Palin to Hilary Clinton is disrespectful to Hilary supporters. And they see that.

Biff Biffington RETURNS...   September 17th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Decided voter...

please admit... YOU WERE 'NEVER' GOING TO VOTE FOR OBAMA..

and if you think Democrats say mean things...

you obviously havent met Joe Kiloz, Bayou Joe, Gary, Griff, or any of the OTHER paid RNC bloggers who USED to pose as Hillary supporters during the primaries....

(operation chaos lives)... p.s. I suspect YOU are a paid blogger as well. who the hell else would allow dumb comments on an anonomous board to sway them to or from a candidate for president.

Foreign observer   September 17th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Equal pay for equal woman´s work is something that should be part of the constitution. It is so basic and basics have to decide the election.

Gia in Los Angeles, CA   September 17th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

You've already got this woman's vote, Obama/Biden!

Adrienne   September 17th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Obama has made some great hard hitting ads in the last few days... and wow.. he went up in the polls 5 points.
Now he is back to snoop dog mellow. That is a loser act. fizzle dizzle.

They need to pull that lame 2 min ad, fast. That is a loser act.
Obama can be an action hero with out being an angry black man. He needs to be the stronger man. that does not mean dorky 'tough guy act' like McCain tried to do today. lol
Obama has a small window... he better take it NOW!

michael   September 17th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

May I ask why CNN has a link to Obama's website but none to Mccains? Could it be that CNN is in the tank for Obama? I think so as do many people these days.. All of the Obomabots file into a line to protect CNN now... If anyone can find a link for Mccain on CNNs website I will eat my words..

Griff   September 17th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

John McCain will win this Election... Listen! Listen CNN... I said get it right this time!!! You didn't CNN. But The Women did. I thought it was in trouble. But no! I guess I blinked too early.. But after Yesterday!!
Crazy!!

You were never a Democrat   September 17th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

"With so much hate, the Democrats have shown lately, I am voting for McCain….thank you bloggers and media. you did great"

You were never a Democrat "decided voter" so stop PALINING, I mean lying. You were never going to vote Democrat.

NoMccain   September 17th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

You go get 'em John... you ol' dog, you.

WASP from Boston   September 17th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

This WASP (Woman against Sarah Palin) ain't buying this sarah thing. McInsane chose her strategically, not because she is qualified, but just because she is a woman. Now that is what I call insulting.

Funny how McInsane has been running away from his own record these days.

Adrienne   September 17th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

McCain copy-cat's Obama.
Obama says change, McCain says change.
Obama says, enough!
McCain says, enough, enough!

That is a loser act on Mccain's part.
Obama is being the leader and Mccain is following his lead.

We need a good ad that points that out.

ZILCHO   September 17th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

D I D N ' T --P I C K---H I L L A RY-– AN D--M C C A I N--

W I L L-–P O K E--H I M---U N T I L--–O B A M A-–A D M I T S–

I T--–W A S--A ---M I S T A K E

WHAT?   September 17th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Gary nothing you said made sense.

BLA-BLA   September 17th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

S P E A K I N G

O F

O B A M A ' S

L A C K

O F

J U D G E M E N T

S. Boatman   September 17th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Mccain Will Loose Because His Voting Record Is Clearly Against Women! He Thinks Women Are Stupid But The Women Of This Country Will In Fact Prove Him Wrong!

Moderate and Balanced   September 17th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

A CNN poll finds that more men prefer Palin than women do. That is so laughable it's not even funny. I do not know ANY woman my age (44) who is not THRILLED that a real-life American woman who is not a bra-burner or Gloria Steinman type is going to make it to the White House. We are so excited...and the news media is just ignoring it. All they can do is trash her and talk negative...but you know what?That's going to backfire. Obama dissed Hilliary...the worst judgment so far and it will cost him this election.

LOVE IT!!   September 17th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

WASP = Woman Against Sarah Palin!!! LOL!

I LOVE IT! I'm a woman and working mother of two. Can I join! I WANT TO JOIN!

NO-NO-NO   September 17th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

J O H N--M C C A I N --T H A N K S--O B A M A---B I D E N-

D N C --P E L O S I---R E I D ---F O R--–T HE I R-–L A CK-

O F --W I S D O M----H E ' L L---K E E P-–Y O U---I N---

M I N D---F OR --L O W---L E V E L-–G O V I E---J O B S

Nonya   September 17th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Who is John Galt?

NOT THIS TIME - NO MORE OF McSAME --- PLEASE!!!!   September 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I love that acronym!... WASP.

I'm a WASP too!!!!

McCain has really made a HUGE mistake choosing THIS woman. She obviously is very mean-spirited, inhumane, vidictive and caniving. McCain needs to watch his OWN back.

WASP FOR OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN
2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ca gal on the left coast   September 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Yeah, that old guy is sure gonna woo me. And check out his really attractive and honest running mate, Mrs. Fertility herself, on the trail, and defying the law already. Sure, I want some guy a couple feet from the grave, and his stand-in, an unknown quantity who apparently plays fast and loose with the rules and loads the deck for those who support her, taking over from the current lame duck. Just call me gullible.

JUAN C AR LOS   September 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

G O--–G O V E R N O R----P A L I N---G O --- ! ! ! ! !

O B A M A--–C A M P---I N ---O B V I O U S--–C A M P ---

Y O U' R E--–C H I E F---E X E C --–W HI L E--H E--–

W A S--–C O M M---O R G A N I Z E R

Sammy   September 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

I suppose perhaps men also look at Palin's image and give it more importance than women do. Of course on its surface that is sexist and sometimes get men fired from their jobs. But if it gives their candidate an advantage, her campaign is all for it. How is that for expediency?

Republicans Regret the Palin Pick   September 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

She is not our pick and we will vote for Obama. We will not be insulted by McCain who has done nothing for womens rights!!!!

Jack   September 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

The comments here from the obama GANG are really a
DISGRACE!!
Do you really think it is OK to hack into a political person's
E-Mail???? Maybe we all need to take a look at they type "friends" obama seems to attract.

Foreign observer   September 17th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

But Palin will treat the Russian bear as she is handling the moose ! Don´t worry, she sees them already from her homeplace.

Women = Men   September 17th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Any company with any ethics or morals would pay equal wages for men and women performing the same job.

This isn't 1950.

gerryluimes   September 17th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

The ongoing nasty vitriole,the unreal critiques and childish accusations against either of these candidates and their riunning mates is beginning to wear thin! Thank God for the occasional intelligent comments on these blogs.What does all this tell us about the fair-play minded citizen?
Pray the election will be in sight sooner then later!
May the best party win.............

inga   September 17th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

This is an oxy-moron??? McCain wooing women???? McCain and Palin are 180-degrees opposite from supporting women's issues.

McCain would need to put Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Bono, and Colbert on the payroll to even get women to look his way – And that is definitely not going to happen.

McCryptKeeper/Cruella 08   September 17th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I love these Repugnantcan idiots and their ALL CAPS..

Yep tell the truth about McCrypt Keeper....

No Equal Pay

No Choice

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   September 17th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

The only hate speak is coming from McCain supporters either openly now as McCain supporters or those that were pretending to be Obama and Hillary supporters and who were just trying to stir things up.

I'm a white woman, smack dab in the center of Hillary's demographic target, and I've always been an Obama supporter. Think Hillary is awesome, too. It was a close call but I've been an Obama supporter since Day 1. Everyone I know, male and female, is supporting Obama whether they were for Hillary before or not.

Sue in MI   September 17th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I cannot believe there is a woman in America who still believes that McCain, who picked Palin, no matter what the party line is, simply because she is female, will be a better leader for this country than Obama. Do you believe that had Obama chosen Hillary, McCain would have a woman on his ticket? Ha. This is the man who makes crude jokes about his wife in front of crowds. I hope Palin has a sense of humor, because I'm sure he'll crack some joke about her before long.
Regardless, I cannot vote for two of the worst liars I have ever seen...they could give Bush and Cheney a run. Enough is enough is enough...No More, NO McCain No Palin No MORE LIES!

Voice of Reason = Obama/Biden   September 17th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I am woman of colour, but in this case I too am a WASP: Woman Against Sarah Palin.

josephine   September 17th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

CNN: Why do you even allow comments to these ticker questions? They are obviously blasted all day long by professional Obama bloggers. It's such a joke reading them. If I say anything negative about Obama you don't print my comment. You are so blatantly in the bag for the "Chosen One" it is laughable. When are you going to report on anything negative about Obama? I would love to hear about his past, friends, how he paid for college and law school, what are his hobbies and why he changed his church after 20 years? How about how he has people who work for him tied to Freddie Mac problems? How about talked to the Iraqi foreign minister about now doing any troop reductions until he became President. Gosh NO! It's more fun to pick on Sarah Palin and deflect any real bad news about Obama. This guy is such a fraud, why are you withholding such important information to the American people? Smells real fishy to me,

Sage   September 17th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

just because you put a bobble head, corrupt,lying woman (forgot incompetent) on your ticket does NOT mean you are for women or about change...John McCain has dismissed when using them only for pleasure, political gain, monetary stability and the but of jokes..."you hear the one about the woman that was raped by a monkey?"-John McCain. the McCain campaign IS run by the 169 LOBBYIST who have caused the mess in Wall st. and his top economic adviser Phil Gramm is the father of deregulation (the stocks are falling because of it), the fact that McCain picked a VP under investigation shows his bad judgment yet again, if he were really "country first" he would ask her to step down, instead he is using her so he is not as lonely T his town hall meetings (some would call that a pimp)...all McCain can do is lie and steal Obama's slogans...he follows well, like any good dog, but he can not lead

Katrina   September 17th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

In my experience, women don't really vote with their tits, no matter what McCain believes. Women tend to be most interested in everyday hardcore issues: reproductive rights, tax relief, fuel prices. They've also become very environmentally conscious. And finally, men and women in the US tend to love the constitution, and Palin's staff just went ON RECORD saying that their loyalty to their boss trumps their loyalty to the constitution. It's the most frightening thing I've ever heard (though we've all become a bit numb to Palin's blatancy). Even the Bushies, who of course lived the principle, never owned up to it.

decided voter   September 17th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

With so much hate, the Democrats have shown lately, I am voting for McCain....thank you bloggers and media. you did great

Deanna in Denver   September 17th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

WOW Gary! Who's spewing hate? It's easy to tell a republican by the things that come out of their mouths... like ALL of Sarah Palin's acceptance speech. I don't see what any woman could ever find apealing about her.

Hoku   September 17th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Wise move, Obama camp!

Independent NV Voter   September 17th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

I think women are smart enough to see through McCain. His record speaks for itself.

James   September 17th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

THIS STOCK MARKET CRASHING IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF WHAT HAPPEN'S WHEN YOU HAVE BUSH AND THE REPUB'S IN CHARGE FOR EIGHT YEAR'S. YOU RETARDED REPUB'S JUST KEEP VOTING FOR MCCAIN, AND THE REST OF THIS COUNTRY WILL CRASH !!!

Ellie   September 17th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

GOOD. SLAM HIM on his record!

I'm sick of John McCain's LIES and CRIES. The media is too scared to call him out and nail him to the floor!!

Between John McCain and Sarah Palin, I can't tell who Twiddle Dee and Twiddle DUMB.

ohio for obama   September 17th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

it's funny how so many people pretend to like sarah, when 2mnths ago she was never heard of. the slap in the face are those who try and dis hillary. get a life obama/biden 08

SAINT SARAH   September 17th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

McCain picked someone that only brings her gender to the ticket. So, we Americans deserve a more qualified VP that fits these standards.

DOLLY! DOLLY! DOLLY PARTON!

Now that is what I call a qualified woman, because her “BIG HAIR“ puts her closer to God than Palin!

What did YOU think I was talking about?

A Woman In California For Obama:   September 17th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Please, please do me a favor and don't say "he should have picked Hillary." He didn't-get a life people, please. Hillary has moved on and so have many of her supporters. It all comes down to Obama or McCain. Make a choice. If you like the way things are-vote McCain, if not, vote Obama. It's that siimple.

Obama = Real Change.
McCain = Copied Change

WASP member

Cam   September 17th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

GARY above...............you are calling other people HATEFUL??????

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

And just because you can hit caps lock doesn't mean you make sense to anyone. Learn to write english......

Ronda   September 17th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Obama did not have me at "hello." But I read his plans, I listened to his statements, I looked at his record. I did the same for McCain, believing he was more independent that he actually is (now I know).

Women don't vote with their chromosomes, we vote with our mind and spirit.

It is Obama, no doubts what-so-ever. I could not support McCain. Having a woman on his ticket does not erase his record nor the RNC platform.

It is not a pro-choice/life issue. It is the economy, healthcare, education, foreign policy, and general temperment. I can't believe men don't care about these issues either.

hurriCAIN PALIN   September 17th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

tryin to woo the women voters. did he pick hillary for the veep spot?

NO! nobama threw their oppression in a oven – got it burned – then

threw it in a blender and hit the destroy button

Michael   September 17th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Hey Gary, you would be much more convincing if you, first, would stop Shouting, and second, string together a cohesive and concise thought!

Oh, here is a "Little" Carot for our much loved "Seniors" and those that are close to retirement age.

Today, the stock market took another major tumble, with the Dow Jones dropping 450 points (more than a 4 percent drop).

But much more importantly is the fact that the broader market (S&P 500) fell 57 points to 1,156 (almost a 5 percent drop). I say "more importantly" because one of the most popular 401(k) investments are index funds that track the S&P 500.

On the day that President Bush took office in 2001, the S&P 500 stood at 1,342.54, meaning that it has dropped 14 percent during his tenure.

Now realize that if Social Security privatization was in effect when Bush was sworn-in, those retirees who invested in the broader market would have seen their Social Security nest egg down 14 percent over those seven-plus years. Instead, they've seen an overall 12 percent increase on their Social Security benefits during that same time frame, thanks to annual COLA (Cost of Living Ajustment) increases.

John McCain (R) is for Social Security privatization. Barack Obama (D) is against it.

Griff   September 17th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Government should stay out of "Small Busines's". Not Big Business.. Too many conflict's!!!

Molly   September 17th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

To Palin 2012: Pumas Go – Away??????
Don't NEED us? Well – good – because you won't GET US!
A vote for McCain is a vote AGAINST obama – and that is the goal!

The DNC & Obama will lose – again.

McCain/Palin – BEST choice for our country.

Independent from FL   September 17th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I'm a McCain supporters (was a Hilary supporter) & i disagree with Mccain on this but it wont change my vote.

Palin 2012   September 17th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Gary,

The head gremlin was named stripe not strike. Let me guess, you are a hillary supporter right? Idiot.

reggie   September 17th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Pointless. Women will not move to Obama. Not because he is a man, but because he has no record. 2 yrs in the senate and NOTHING except preparing a run for presidency.

Chris   September 17th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

The fact of the matter is that anyone who supported Hillary and then jumped ship to vote for McCain simply for the reason that he has a woman on the ticket is just as sexist as someone who would not vote that way for the same reason. Hillary's views and policies are different from McCain's and more in line (though definately not the same) with Obama's. By turning your back on the dems just cause Obama picked Biden, you're showing that you only care about whether or not there is a woman on the ticket which is a horrible reason to vote for someone to be the leader of your country. Look at the issues and vote for who you think the better candidate is.

Vic   September 17th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I am a man and think this is incredibly out of touch and offensive.

“McCain explains away the wage gap by saying women just need more education and training,”

So basically McCain thinks that women are dumber than men and we need to train them better? Meanwhile in the real world, in 2004 58% of bachelors degrees where awarded to women, they are in fact better educated than men and still get paid less.

JAck   September 17th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

The comments from the obama GANG members are a
DISGRACE!!!!!! So – the DNC & Obama gang think its just fine to hack into personal e- mail. Maybe we could check into Ms. Michelle's – these people should go to JAIL!!!!

Back Off – this will all Back-Fire on you DEMS!

JusLaugh   September 17th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I'd like to think that most women are too smart to fall for the "throw them a bone" tactic used by the republicans with Palin's nomination, but judging by the slanderous and personal comments on this blog, some of us are ignorant enough to fall for it.

Palin is no hero, ladies. She is not a knight in shining armor She could care less about us. She is a politician and a republican one at that.

Now lets come back down to earth and talk issues that truly affect our lives.

Jimmy from salt lake city, Utah   September 17th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Palin 2012??? woooh dude u seriously need some help..i bet u didn't know that woman before..right? u know what some time i am thinking about a just 4 years of mccain for u guys to experience the huge disaster after.. but guess what we already had 8!!! and more of the same? NEVER AGAIN!

Wake up AMERICA!
-
OBAMA/BIDEN-08-12

TD   September 17th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I guess consider me a "WASP". Listen...I am all for women's rights. But I promise you...I don't present myself in an arrogant, defensive, and angry manner when placed in the public eye. This is exactly how Sarah Palin comes across to me and all of "WASP" supporters agree.

Maggie   September 17th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Clinton supporter here, voting for OBAMA!

VOTE THE ISSUES!!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Palin would never say she does not need anyone   September 17th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

She is smarter than that – you are probably from the Obama camp. Go PUMAs – Hillary supportes for McCain/Palin

Roy P   September 17th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

The female vote may be attainable, However, actions are stronger than words. It may be an insult to females to believe they think words are stronger than actions. Obama only got 9 million out of the celebs. Even they know actions are stronger than words. Maybe he will get the other 190 million from Freddie and Fannie via Mr. Raines. I forgot. He is not there anymore. This must really make Clinton happy.

mitchell   September 17th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

women love obama. he's cool.

bob in LA   September 17th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Maybe Obmam and Biden should do swimsuit layouts. This campaign doesn't seem to be about issues and lets face it they are both better looking than McCain at this stage in their lives.
Battle for the chicks is over.

Jay   September 17th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

It's too bad Obama even has to make this sort of effort. If people would just look at the platforms and track records, it'd be pretty obvious that Obama/Biden will do much, much more for women than McCain/Palin. Just another symptom of the cynical ploy that this Palin issue really is at its core.

Chris   September 17th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Doesn't really matter, McCain's VP choice does Obama's work for him.

deb   September 17th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

McCain's explanation for the wage gap is because "women just need more education" is preposterous! It's a known fact that more WOMEN are graduating from college than are men! Just another stupid remark out of his "out of touch" mouth! Wake up, people! McCain and Palin will be a nightmare for our beloved country. We need someone with integrity and heart...OBAMA/BIDEN!

Beverly, NYC   September 17th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Go to it Barack, expose the lies, if women still want to vote for him they have been warned. The old dog will not learn any new tricks.

Next commerical tell the troops how many times he has voted against improving their benefits. All while wrapping himself in the flag and acting like the mother Theresa of POW's. As a former Marine I find this lie most aggregious!

Laina   September 17th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

This is one white woman who would never vote for McCain/Palin.

I'm not that stupid.

Obama '08

John (Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer)   September 17th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

If Obama wanted to woo women he should have picked Hillary but again it is not about serving the people its about Obama. He can not try to woo women now as if he really cares! Hillary brought what 18 million votes to the plate? They would have stole the election I think if he chose her, but he did not and the dems will loose again.

GARY   September 17th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

OH I MEAN STRIPE .

cd   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Don't forget that NOW (National Organization for Women) just officially backed Obama. The first time in more than 20 years that they've officially supported a candidate in the general election.
More proof that women are smarter than the GOP or CNN gives them credit for...

Jimmy from salt lake city, Utah   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

i knew about the vote against equal pay for equal work by mccain...but the most outrageous thing is that people doesn't know, more particurlarly women..and i don't know what crazy Palin has to say about that..!!

Wake Up America!

Obama/Biden 08

GARY   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

WHATS HE GOING TO DO ,PROMISE THEM A SLUMMBER PARTY. OBAMA IS A JOKE. RUNNING SCARED FROM A WOMAN GOV. ONLY WAY HE KNOWS LIKE HIS SUPPORTERS IS HATE AND TRASHING SOMEONE. ILL THROW THE CRYING TOWEL IN FOR YOU AND YOUR SUPPORTERS O.B. THEY REMIND ME OF LITTLE HATEFULL GREMLINS. YOU OBAMA ARE STRIKE, THE HEAD GREMLIN.

jm from sc   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Any woman that will stand up for McCain after knowing he didn't not support equal pay for equal work, must not be thinking clearly. While it might make a statement to see a woman vice-president, it makes a much more negative statement to see McCain as the president.

Obama/Biden 08

Josh   September 17th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Huh, interesting how the article doesn't mention that McCain also has more women on his staff than Obama, and he pays his female employees more than Obama does.
Obama's getting desperate. Women have always made the democrats have an advantage in the past, but my wife doesn't even trust Obama.

Rodger   September 17th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Don't worry about women voters...once they hear Palin and know what she stands for...they will vote for Obama...at least 60%, the rest are idiots who can identify with Palin!

Enlightened Voter   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I consider myself a WASP=Woman Against Sarah Palin!

Xango 08 & 12   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I am a woman and I WOULD Never support mcbush palincheney .......never,

not on my name, not on my daughter's name, not on her daugther's name..

mothers are not dogs.............or pigs with lipstick and absolutely we are not monsters ,who lie, who prefer war to peace, war to education; hate to love, racism to diversity adn tolerance..

palin and mcbush are : lies, war, lies, racism, sexism, pregnant teenagers, affairs, trophy wives;
you name it..........

over all LIES and MORE OF BUSH CHENEY

McCain Invented the BlackBerry, Palin Invented the Manure Spreader   September 17th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Trying to woo women away from Caribou Barbie is SEXIST!

Sandy   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I fail to see where the Obama camp has been sexist but I guess if you keep telling a lie people will eventually believe it. Thanks Hillary.

Griff   September 17th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Obama steps up wooing Women? Who? How? Walk three steps behind me Woman....

LYNETTE IN CA   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

No need to woo me!!! I'm in!

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

Palin 2012   September 17th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Go home pumas, we dont need you anymore, we have Palin.

Palin 2012

Palin 2012   September 17th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Pumas,

Go home seriously. We don't need you to win this election. God I can't stand Hillary or her supporters. Hillary is a pig witch in lipstick. Palin is the true american woman.

Palin 2012.

Northwood   September 17th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

If you would have picked Hillary for VP this would not be an issue.

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