He's not the only Republican voting for Obama/Biden. Almost all of my republican friends are voting for Obama as well.

Thank you for your endorsement sir!

Nobody likes a liar. Goodbye McCain/Pain bubble….."POP!"

Let's put the old fart and the moose lips away for good…..

Make your voices heard!

BRING BACK THE REPUBLIC

Is this really news that calls for front page billing at CNN.com?

What, no two headed cat stories or teenage sex scandals today?

A retiring hack from Maryland, who lost a primary challenge, is pissed at the GOP and backs Obama. Surprise!

I love a good political debate as much as the next guy, but this is getting ridulous.

thank God for you.

anymore?

no more mcbush and his puppet palin (stop waving your hand as if you are in a pageant!!! please, this is more serious business).

obama 08

People are starting to think the McCain-Palin campaign is a farce.

I'll see you Gilchcrest's endorsement, and raise you both H. Clinton and Biden's statements that Obama isn't ready.

My Comment is:

There is a time for Party loyality, and side taking, and there is a time to
dig in and get things done, no matter the pary. However it is important
to pick the men and women that will best do the job.

We in America are hurting, and we need strong leadership. I agree we
need Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden to take over the country. We have
gone on too long with the same old thing and it shows.

This IS the real maverick, who really have clear judgment & honesty, dare to challenge his own party decisions, upholding "Country First" in practice — seeing the damage the country might suffer of joke politics carried on by GOP. McCain used to be this kind of man, but only until he sold his soul to the "old boys in charge". Palin definitely is not this kind of person at all. She's merely an imaginary product of politics branding by Bush circles.

Checkout the CNN video titled "Palin advisers and Bush". Most of Sarah Palin's advisers have worked with the Bush campaign or in the administration.

I hope a string of respectful Republicans are strong enough to come out of the closet and admit our nation just can't handle four more years of Bush and back Obama or another candidate I would post but CNN won't post my comments if I do. HINT R.P. (he's also a Republican)

Hey guys, tell Senator Hagel to endorse my boy already. Why?? So he can shove it up his parties face!! And plus, he does have conservative credentials…that's my bonus! LOL!!

And tell Collin Powel to do it already!! I know he wants to.

Tell them is O.K, God understands…

Yay! The economy is currently in a downswing, and I'm going to go vote for someone who promises to raise taxes.

Someone give this man a True Patriot medal.

Answer: "I'm ready. I'm prepared. Ask me any question…."

What the….?

I just don't understand why Mr McCain snubbed a vetted partner like Mitt Romney. Mr Romney is a man of business AND a man of faith. I was all excited about Sarah at first, but now there are these little things popping up. I am afraid it will be Obama in 08. I will have to pin my hopes on Mitt Romney 2012.

I am so glad to hear this news!!! I hope and pray that more sensible Republicans come out in favor of Obama. He is the clear and rational choice for President in this election. I am proud to be a lifelong Republican strongly supporting Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden!!!

So much for McCain argument that Obama dont cross the isle…

Republicans lowered my taxes, and will keep them low.

But the value of my home has dropped 20%, my health insurance costs have doubled, gas costs $4 a gallon, and my investments are in the tank.

Please, tax me.

A republican with reason, is there such thing?

I am not an American citizen but have been following the Presidential race very closely as its outcome affects everyone in so many ways living in other countries throughout the world.

After following both the Democrats and the Republicans conventions and being swayed in my support back and forth, I found the sound bites unfolding on a daily basis worthy of the analysis CNN is doing.. I'm O.K. on the instant replay but have lost track of the score vis-a-vis the "truth" vrs "false" count.

Could the CNN political analysis team give us a total running count beginning at day 1 of the campaign(s) launch… with additions and new totals each day as we progress to November?

Both parties have good and not so good platform positions but it seems to me transparent half truths, inuendos and outright fiction provided by the spin doctors are not worthy of making it into the speeches of either candidate.

Dan W
A Canadian neighbour

Something about a loser supporting another loser……………Baracko "The Enlightened One" Nobamo

This "trumps" many-houses-too-Trump.

The tide is coming in!

The writing is on the wall. This is good for we the people.

Obama/Biden and only other Democrats is the true way back for this great country.

I AM SO PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN

Yes Judy, we can! Under McCain/Palin. All obama will do is reaise taxes. Do your home work!

Maryland loves you, Rep. Gilchrest! Great choice in Obama! Great choice in Kratovil too! I love living in a solid blue state (even though I'm an Independent)! GO OBAMA/BIDEN! All of us sane people are behind you 100%!

gosh i wish someone would smack that smirk off that mans face…..he has no plan on how to correct anything….he can take the rest of his democrat and republican friends and get out of washington……with any luck maybe we can hire a congress that will work for us instead of their own ambition……..i dont think cindy and john mccains houses have anything to do with this election either…..she had a mom and dad who busted their butts to become weathly…..trust me they earned every penny……it would be nice if we all could be so fortunate….. but you do have to work for what you want in life……..not sit around and complain about things……

the true MAVERICK !

Thanks for the endorsement I bet American alot of republican going to be crossing over to endorse Obama,,,,,McCain does not have any idea what going on with economy….He dont know how many houses he have and he dont know the difference between Spain and Mexico

GO BAMA!

Do you think anyone is listening? We keep hearing that McCain says one thing and does something else. He works for deregulation and then yells about regulating Wall Street. Palin was mayor and left the city in debt and in legal trouble over the sports complex she built without clear title to the property. She said she would cooperate with the Troopergate investigation and now says she won't. What is she hiding? If people were truly listening with an open mind, this would be a landslide for Obama. Some people just won't listen and don't want to be bothered with the truth. How sad for this country.

FORMER Republican.

This guy stopped being a Rep a long time ago.

CNN…he is NOT a Republican anymore.

WONDERFUL!!!!!! If their own party can see that McCain/Palin is a JOKE, why is it hard soooo hard for you other Repubs to get it? Are you really wanting to put our "Country First" or put "Beauty & the Beast" in the White House?

The financial turmoil in the markets, the deregulation of the banking system that Senator Phil Graham from Texas was the principal architect of, the loss of respect from our allies and the pick of Sarah Palin may have created a toxic environment for the republicans this year. The bounce that greeted Governor Palin's selection is fading as more about her comes out. The lipstick may still be on the pitbull, but the bloom has faded from her rose. Hiding her from the press may have given McCain's campaign time to give her a crash course in world affairs, but it also highlighted the fact that she needed one because she was so ill-informed. Rep. Gilchrest lost his primary and now has no reason not to say what many republicans are already thinking. Now that his job is gone he can say what he believes to be the truth. There can be no retribution from the party if you're not going to be there.

Patriotism; John F. Kennedy

Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You, But What You Can Do For Your Country.

Obama/Biden 08

Well, as a Reagan republican, its hard to support a democrat. But the republicans have strayed from the old principles. Its time for a change. (Somebody already thought of that line). What we need most is heavy taxes on those making $200,000 or more. If Obama can make that happen, a lot of good things will happen for the country. Of course, income from true innovation should not be taxed heavily.

Dennis P-

The republicans would rather mortgage our country's future to foreign countries than actually be fiscally responsible and just pay as we go. The wealthy, and everyone else now, needs to work their butts off to get this country back together and become a world leader again.

Its going to take a leader to do that, something this country has not had in 8 years.

McPalin has proven they will say and do anything to get what they want. What a shame. McCain's good name is in the mud now by his own doing. And Palin weaving and dodging these investigations of her is DEFINATELY more of the same.

There will be many more Republicans…Colin Powell, 4-5 Senators and other congressmen who can't hold their nose.

Well, apparently some of them are starting to see the light.

going out on the high-road. nice move.

This picture says volumes…What must be going on in Rep. Wayne Gilchrest's mind as he stood watching McCain talk?
Something like, "McClueless, keep 'em dazed with your lies"
hahahahaha

I couldn't find a directly relevant place on your site in which to make this comment, so I hope you will accept it here.

Why of why does Cindy McCain almost always stand on the stage near her husband? It seems she is always hovering in the background. Why?

I'm a Republican. I'll be voting for Obama come November.

"Dailay Scandal" Palin & John McSame I think can only fool so many people for so long. When people finally take a moment to go out and fact check these people and see what a group of liars the Republican ticket is touting, I truly think they'll come to the same conclusion I have. And I've voted pretty much straight Republican for 10 years, aside from a few Senate seats.

WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD

Bush trying to discuss EEECONOMONICS is like Bush trying to discuss EKDUMACATION! lol. P.S. I'm a registered Democrat, for the moment, and I'm voting McCain. He is, unfortunately, the lesser of the two evils this time around. Third parties begin your 2112 campaigns November 5, PLEASE!

That makes no sense! Why would a person say that Barack has the experience to lead? haha the guy was a community organizer and a professional politician running for US Senate while a state senator and running for Preseident as a US senator… He has no record worthy of calling himself experience. My opinion look at the state he comes from.. he wants to win the house seat he has to endorse Obama… This man is bizzare to be quite frank !

As a Navy brat, I offer this saying : "Even rats abandon a sinking ship!"

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True American will support McCain!
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Somebody is waking up.

Palion's earmarks for Wasilla amount to about $4000 for every man, woman and child. If every town in America received comparable earmarks, we would be talking a trillion dollars. It's good to see that there are some Republicans who still have a conscience. Bravo Rep. Gilchrest!

Good for him. I think alot of republicians are going to come out for Obama and Biden. They are putting country first unlike John Mccain.
Obama/ Biden 08

I'm another republican for Obama. My family and most of my republican friends are also for Obama.

I predict Colin Powell will endorse Obama this weekend.

Thank you…… This is someone who TRULY puts our GREAT Country first….. by endorsing the BEST MAN FOR THE JOB.

Wow – I like this guy!! He's a real maverick, unlike some republicans we know…

Thank you!! Nice to hear this!! Obama and Biden are more educated as well… People just want to make up lies about Obama but EVERYONE knows that they have more experience and more knowledge. I am tired of the same ole stuff!!

Obama/Biden 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Abby… Just goes to show Sarah Pilon is clueless, and she's way over her head. The more this two clowns (Mackain-Pilon) talk the deeper in the hole they get. Pepugs are stupid but too are starting to wise up and they realize the jig is up.

Some endorsement. The guy couldn't even win his primary.

Why does CNN play up the Dem support of McCain as BIG NEWS for the Republicans, but when a Rep supports Obama they always say something to the effect of "its not surpising, they were for blah blah blah…"?

This is as much a validation of Obama as they treat Dem defectors for McCain.

Does anyone else find it funny how so many "prominent republicans" like Romney, Guliani, Thompson, Pawlenty, etc. have absolutely raped their own political credibility by lavishing praise on Palin's experience.

I mean, don't all these politicians hear her saying they are all insiders who should be shot from planes and have their front paws submitted to solve America's economic crisis?

A loser in every respect voting for Obama. Yeah!

who cares?

John -

I've read the same post from you about 10 times today.

The economy was not "just fine" until 2 years ago, and even if it was Democrats could hardly bring it crashing down overnight. These things happen over a course of years, not days.

You need to take a little responsibility for your party, who has had the White House for the past 8 years, and control of Congress for 3/4 of the past 8 years.

HAHA!!!!!..No wonder he lost his seat. He's a RHINO! good riddance.

It's not about red or blue, or democrat or republican, this election is about wright vs. wrong and truth vs. lies, it's no wonder all of the honest congressman are coming out for Obama no matter what their party. I guess this election will be a good way to find out who works for the institution and who works for the American people. It is obvious that the GOP are the party of liars, decievers, and the wealthy elite.

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008-2012!!!

GO OBAMA GO!!!

Thank goodness honesty is still an American value.

Good for you, Representative Gilchrest.

tax return of Palin come on show us now what are you hiding??????????????????

President Bill Clinton will endorse John McCain for President. "He thinks during this trouble times in the financial markets, economy and wars in Middle East, we need experience and not a junior senator."

obama has my vote since mc cain picked palin. I am pro life but not pro stupid.

I am scared to death that the hockey mom could end up our president and giggle her way to foreign negotiations. She is a joke and easy to laugh at.

i would choose my DOG over Mccain your kidding me

Good for him I wonder if others will follow his lead… the truth will make them free…. and the truth is if we want to get out of this big old mess we are in then we must vote for Obama and Biden……

This is great. Let the games begin. This Hillary Clinton supporter is voting for Obama/Biden. Can't wait to see the Democrats back in the White House to fix this awful mess the Bush Administration has made.

Think about this………

If Sen. Obama won POTUS>>>>>

He's in good health and should something happen to him, fatally, we have another Sen. that IS experienced and the country will continue to progress.

HOWEVER………….

If Sen. McCain won POTUS and his health should fail ask yourself would we have an experienced candidate to replace him with that would steer this country towards progress?

I think not,,,,,,,,,,,

Obama/Biden 08!!

But while Obama will propose to put the federal checkbook online, he'd conveniently forget to enter the checks to his cronies and special interest groups. The man isn't even forthcoming with his own information, what makes you think his administration would have transparency?

How sad to see that yes, unfortunately even a Republican or two might get blinded from the light cast down by the chosen one as he descends from Mt. Oprah, and fall in tune with the rest of the knowledge lacking koolaide drinkers support Obama and Biden.

That sounds like a lame excuse.

Maybe he is simply running scared? Team McCain will name names!

Let us be honest McCain and Palin has been caught lying too much

it's algood. God bless america…

Obama and Binden 08/ 12

It amazes me that she is willing to put the government checkbook online but is so afraid that someone will read her e-mail that she doesn't even use the government account but uses a private yahoo account. I think that is very transparent, she is hiding something.

18 Million people voted for Obama to lead this country.

Based on his VISION not his experience.

Palin only got ONE vote and she has no vision (other than seeing Russia from her house)

And the truth shall set you free!!! ;~)

Obama/Biden 08

Amazing… don't see one post with the word "traitor" yet…

Amen, a respected congressman believes Obama-Biden has the experience necessary.
Free from the Republican puppet show, he speaks his mind. If he truly felt McCain was better he certainly would've said so.
Buckle up for the smears my friend, theys a comin.

We can agree to give a little more weight to these comments over those of a transcontinental fundraiser named rothschild, dontcha think. . .

I'm glad after all the media hype on Palin, cool heads prevail…

Yes we can!

sounds like a smart and honorable congressman who truly understands that what is good for the country doesn't always follow party lines!

that guy is a total JOKe. WHo the heck cares whats he thinks. loser

So does this former republican! Welcome aboard!!

Vets for Obama/Biden – 08/12!

Wow, another Republican jumping ship off the mccain/palin sideshow. I guess they will start to come in droves. I honestly didn't think there was any honest rethuglicans out there. I'm impressed, so far there are two.
mccain/palin=pathological liars

THE TRAIN IS moving ,better hop aboard!

Sweet, refreshing honesty!!! Good god, how I've missed you!

See ! You can be Republican and have common sense! It's not the Republican philosophy that is flawed – it's the Bush/Palin/McCain policy of war and a third term.

That's why he lost his seat. He cannot differentiate between the experience of decades in the Senate plus a governorship and a community organizer.

good sensible man keep up the good work of telling the truth from lies
go obama biden2008/12

We always appreciate someone who votes his conscience.

Welcome Mr. Gilchrist!

Say hello to your new President… President Barack Obama

She put Alaska's checkbook on line and Palin and her closet advisors use personal cell phones to make sure they can't get subpeonaed. You really believe that she is trustworthy??

Breadth of experience…LOL!!!

Train kept a rollin'………….

Obama/Biden!!!!!

This is great. Let the games begin. This Hillary Clinton supporter is voting for Obama/Biden.

FYI – These polls are based on registered voters. Which mean s nothing. I am a registered Democrat who will be voting Republican as is many, many people will do. I doubt many Republican registered voters will be voting for the dictator Obama.

Only those that want a Dictatorship in U.S.A will vote for Obama.
The president of Iran has the same flashy smile as Obama people, a warlord is still a warlord.

Welcome aboard Congress Gilchrest. We have a very big tent, and you are more than welcome to join us.

Obama/Biden 08

And the truth shall set you free!!! ;~)

It seems incredible that anyone with any rational thinking could support McCain/Palin. Obama wants to reach across the aisle to promote bipartisan initiatives to help heal the country. Obviously Gilchrest is someone who feels he can do this.

why isn't cnn reporting how mccain confused spain with mexico yesterday!
google mccain, spain

Finally the first Republicans use their brains. Only the ones with the million dollar wallets won´t probably change their minds.

That does'nt surprise me that a man of morals would have a problem with the dishonest race this man is running. If McCain is right why are so many conservatives now attacking the same candidate that was so hot coming out of the GOP convention. If Carl Rove calls you a liar (paraphrased) you have problems. Then again he shoul recognize a liar since he is also one.

How come CNN won't let the country that McCain and Palin dissed us here in Iowa today they came here during the floods and we were good enough for a photo op then but when the republicans here asked them to travel around town today to see what the 10 Billion dollar flood did to us they said we don't have the time. Iowa is not going to vote for you John McCain, we will vote for someone who care about us, Barack Obama. CNN print my word, stop censoring me.

You have done the right thing Congressman Wayne Gilchrist.
We really need to ask ourselves " R we better off than what we were 8 yrs ago?"
I would urge the Republicans to open their eyes and give Obama/Biden a chance to rebuild our country, to bring back the solid economic era that Clinton/Gore had provided us.

Give them a chance. Its time for change.

D'oh!

Looks like the Republican house of cards is tumbling down!

why isn't cnn reporting how mccain confused spain with mexico yesterday!
google mccain, spain

Keep 'em coming! All are welcome in the house of "true" democracy for the people, all people in this great country called America! We worked too hard, and the founding fathers worked too hard for this country to end in shambles! Welcome to the "end of a bad era" in America n history!

We will all have an Obama/Biden christmas! And the people and the world will rejoice!

Well done sir

Obama/Biden

And the floodgates are opening.

I guess this Republican stepped out of Washington too and "SAW THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!!" A BRIGHT light that reflected a "solution" out of the MESS we're in… That BRIGHT LIGHT was OBAMA/BIDEN – "YES IT WAS"!!!

OBADEN 2008-2009-2010-2011-2012-2013-2014-2016 – YES WE CAN!!!

I really can see high hopes for this country. If blacks, whites, latinos, jewish, asian, people come together as one, we will be unstopable. We can do it and I know we will. This is a great country.

I think GW has treated the country in an awful way. It's like she's been on drugs for 8 years. Now we want to put the country in rehab and get well agian.

Obama/Biden 08

Good for him for being honest.

Why does Governor Palin conduct official state business with Yahoo email?

How low can you possibly get?

She can see Russia from her backyard !!!

Go Obama!

Isn't funny how the democrats and the liberal media blame the republicans for the current state of the economy… Funny thing is, if my memory serves me right, the economy was just fine until 2 years ago. What happened in those two years? OH YEAH, THE DEMOCRATS TOOK OVER CONGRESS AND SENATE!!! What would everyones favorite celebrity Obama have to say if he took part in a non liberal media interview, oh wait he did on O'reily. I thought he was going to cry when he got grilled on his mythical plans but he has but no answers to any of his plans, just a lot of talk. I will agree, he is a good talker when he has a script to read!!

Yeah, Sarah…let's have transparency with the accounting, but what about yourself? Ignoring subpoenas? What else are you going to keep away from the public eye?

Funny how the Republicans that are retiring are endorsing Obama. The only ones that are endorsing McCain are the ones worried about their own careers and have to be biased.

And people will understand it what is going over millions of numbers. Be realistic. Will you give categorized spending and then details?

True American with an interest to make this country strong and respected around the world. I appreciate his honesty; I am an independent who voted Republican and now voting for Obama. It is about issues.

Rep Gilchrest, we welcome you. President Obama will bring sanity to Wash DC.

If the Republicans can question Barack Obama's qualifications for POTUS and Commander in Chief, how is it possible they could turn around and nominate Palin for VP? Stunning!!!!
It has really been bothering me – the charges that Obama is all talk and no action. Those of us who support him and have reviewed his record know there is no basis to this charge, but just to make sure, I went to the Congressional Record (www.thomas.gov) and did a search for bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator Obama in his three short years in the US Senate. I searched the 109th and 110th Congresses which cover the years 2005-2007.
In a nut shell I found:
Senator Obama has sponsored or co-sponsored 570 bills in the 109th and 110th Congress.
Senator Obama has sponsored or co-sponsored 15 bills that have become LAW since he joined the Senate in 2005.
Senator Obama has also introduced amendments to 50 bills, of which 16 were adopted by the Senate.
His record is in fact quite impressive for a junior Senator from Illinois. Just go to senate.gov and see it for your self.
WHAT~~~~~HAS~~~~~SARAH PALIN~~~~~ACCOMPLISHED? (Enlighten me, would ya)

Republicans are jumping the sinking ship…This is great! I feel re-energized about Senator Obama becoming the next President of the United States. He will bring about "hope"…He has already brought about "change" in this election. So, I can't wait to see the change once he is in the White House.

THANK GOD FOR THE MODERATES!

If nothing else, at least this campaign is showing people don't have to play the partisan-politics game. You have prominent Dems endorsing McCain and prominent GOPers endorsing Obama. Perhaps we really can break the vicious Rovian-cycle.

With a voting record like Gilchrest's, why does he continue to identify himself as a republican? I guess he is one of the very few republicans who actually embrace real core republican values — unlike john mccain.

Sarah Palin does not want the people that do not use thier own
mind ,to know that she is a liar as well as abusing her power to
get her way. If she has nothing to hide why not shout to the hills
what she did. Maybe the Russians will hear it also.She talks so fast
she over shadow McCain so bad that if I was Cindy McCain I would
tell her to shut-up.

thanks Neptune N.J.

You can't fault someone for picking the more competent choice, regardless of party affiliation.

McCain is running on being able to reach across party lines. So where is his bipartisan support?? Seems like Obama is the one who is getting the endorsements from a wide range of political and economic leaders. His Middle East and Europe trip also reveals respect for him as a leader from a wide ranging types of leader.

In fact, where are the Republicans supporting him ?His sidekicks Leiberman and Graham seem to have disappeared from the scene.

"We just can't use four more years of the same kind of policy that's somewhat hazardous, which leads to recklessness."

The McCain campaign continues to try to steal ideas from the Obama campaign. This is just one more example. Note how McCain is now talking about "Change"? Hmmmm….wonder where he got that idea from? Each day I think the McCain campaign can't get sillier. Each day they prove me wrong. I fully expect by the end of this week that McCain will say he's actually African American, and Palin will say that she knows all about Africa, because she has a map of the world in her garage that she can see from her house.

Hey CNN,

I'm just waiting to hear when Karl Rove will endorse Obama. That's when you know that Gramps McSane and his pet "Moose" are done…

It's really all starting to fall into place….thank goodness there's still people out there with sense.

Palin was a big gamble to McCain. I think if he had picked say Romney or Hagel someone like that, this would be a close election.
Right now, I can't wait until Nov. 4 and declare all these nonesense from the Republicans officially dead!

good choice congressman!

Even republicans are starting to believe that McBush is a Joke!

Obama 08

He was voted out. People won't listen to him.

I would rather have this guy. Let McCain keep Rothschild and Trump!

I am not American, I don't live in the States. The USA will need a strong LEADER TO STAND UP TO V.PUTIN AND D. MEDVEDEV. These 2 Russian leaders are no Saddam Hussein. They already have Europe down on its knees because most European countries buy their OIL from Russia and they (France, Germany, Italy…) can't say or do anything when Russia attacks another country.
I can't wait to see where the world is going in the next 4 years.

Biggest beneficiary of money from Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae = Chris Dodd—Democrat

Second biggest beneficiary = Barack Obama—Democrat

Change? lol…I don't think so. Just more democrat corruption.

The Sour Grapes Republicans – no alligences because Bush has sold them out. Obama is the beneficiary of the disgruntled and he knows it.

Let the tidal wave begin

as i said mccain is going baby

Thank you congressman!

Even republicans are starting to believe that McBush is a Joke!

Obama 08

Welcome aboard.

Some republicans within themselves also know that America right now need a change and Obama and Biden has all it take. The only thing that can stop Obama is the colour of his skin.

The Republican Party is starting to wake up. Let's just say that McCain and Palin are not what the Country needs.We can see where this is headed.We need more folks like Gilchrest to make a stand.

Welcom Mr. Gilchrest

Wow! The chickens are coming home to roost for the neo-Cons. Repubs, you have no one to blame but yourselves. (PS: Sounds like Rep. Gilchrest may have read David Brooks' NYT column!)

Senator Gilchrest – GOOD JOB!

like i said……things fall apart and the center cannot hold……
the cookies start to crumble
who`s next?

Now THAT is putting your 'Country First'!

The Republican party used to be the reform party, to stop corrupt politics and to put our nation before everything else! But now, thanks to extreme liberal-hunting conservatives and Karl Rove politics, the REPUBLICAN party is the one that is corrupt!

We need change! Obama/Biden '08!

Great Choice…. I can appreciate your understanding that this country needs to go in a new direction!

of course he did. he is actually putting country first! Who is going to vote for someone on the national seen for two months, nevermind the fact she will not even answer questions. SMART MOVE ON HIS PART.

I live in Maryland, and I am a Democrat. Thanks Wayne! Wayne has always been a true 'Maverick' in Maryland, and its good to see him crossing party lines yet again to support Obama.

GOP = Sinking Ship.

Be a Patriot!

The Obama-Biden camp believe you can buy Patriotism as per VP candidate Joe Biden says that paying higher taxes is the patriotic thing to do for wealthier Americans.
in his words, “it’s time to be patriotic … time to jump in, time to be part of the deal, time to help get America out of the rut.”
I guess, as Obama and Biden see it China or Russia or heck even Iran could be good US Patriots, as its all about money, not Honor, Service, Sacrifice and Ideals. No wonder you can't challenge Obama's Patriotism…. He buys it!

well this is news. Republicans will be jumping ship after all of the gaffes of McCain and Palin. Glad people are starting to wak up.

FINALLY AN HONEST REPUBLICAN WHO WONT BLINDLY DEFEND MORE OF THE SAME

McCain is clueless and Troopergate Palin is a fraud.

No one with a brain could want this duo in charge.

After witnessing Sarah Palin's lack of incompetence over the last several days-she has pretty much sealed the fate of her party for this election.

Between all of her lies, and verbal gaffes….I'm trying to figure out is she really that dumb. Or is she really just a Democrat in disguise (smile).

I'm glad some people are starting to understand what's going on.

Fraud and Plagiarism doesn't register in Mcbush/patin vocab.

pathological liars don't have a conscience.

They stole change, and transparency. What prevents them from stealing more stuff? After all, she takes the money for the bridge to nowhere and uses it to bruild infrastructures on stolen land and remodel her governor mansion. she hires friends and fires foes.

Sounds like pork and abuse of power ? not really …. to her. She is just juggling her own reality ….. out of touch.

Forget that show us your tax returns Palin.

Encouraging, but no impact as MD is in the bag for Obama already.

Yikes! …not a good day for the McCain campaign, eh?

Now we have to pay higher taxex to be patriotic per Joe B. All you Obama lovers, be ready to pay if he's elected.

Did you know also that Chuck Hagal, a staunch republican, said this whole Palin thing is nonsense and she really doesn't have foreign policy experience? Sounds like some people are taking Amy Pohler's advice and growing some nads.

Let the debates Begin!!!

====good news===

good people don't want liars in the W.H

Another paid patsy of the Obama sleaze train. At least Gilchrest's retirement will be funded by Obama. The Mavericks will keep the sleaze CORRUPT Lawyers of BO and Joey B out of Washington. McCain/Palin 08!!

well.. there goes the neighborhood… a democrat endorsing McCain and a Republican endorsing Obama…

I think this Democrat /Republican stuff is up the creek nowdays lol.

welcome home.

That is smart one from someone who sees beyond party affliation

Tayo

Way to go, More to come including Hagel

LETS GET ON BOARD AMERICA!!!

It's not about the candidates! It's not about gender! It's not about race!

It's simply about OUR FUTURE and OUR CHILDREN FUTURE!!!

I'm voting for Obama only because it make sense and it's the right thing to do when it comes to my responsibility as a citizen.

God bless!

Hey Republicans,
All aboard the OBAMA train. Next Stop, Pennsylvania Ave…..

PUMA's are welcome too

Welcome Congressman!!!!

As far as new things…..Barack Obama has been talking about the online checkbook for the last 9 months. Stop stealing others people ideas Palin.

Welcome aboard Congressman Gilchcrest. Our tent is very big.

Obama/Biden 08

Now here's one Republican that realizes Senator Obama is the only one along with Senator Biden and the Dems that's telling the entire truth. Hurray! God is truly shinning on the Dems

Cynthia
Redan, GA

John, what's that I hear in the distance? Sounds like na na na na…na na na na… hey hey hey… good bye…….

I don't care what his motives are, his sentiment is correct. I challenge any republican out there to tell me what they have heard from McCain or Palin that sounds even remotely like they offer something new. Eight more years of this, no way.

Welcome aboard congressman, you see the light too?

Welcome aboard! YES WE CAN! Obama/Biden '08!

Hey guys
Donald Trump, Rotten child, Limbaug and Joe Duperman or Bill O'silly.

What else do you have to say…!!

I think we are going to see more and more Republicans defecting, as Bush has alienated so many in his own party (c.f., Colin Powell). In fact, given McCain's self-proclaimed Maverick status and attempts to distance himself from Bush, I would not be surprised to see him endorse Obama as well.

Another disaffected Republican. At least his defection was less dramatic and traumatic than the path Carly Fiorona took; same result. Hagel's words today on Palin leave little doubt that he's of the same mind—"mavericks," you might say, who have had enough of their party's situation.

The wheels are falling off the G.O.P. wagon. Obama has given a voice to the disenfranchised members of the Republican party, and now that partisan lines are falling so too is the typical G.O.P. divisiveness. I now see many wing nuts simply staying home on election day.

ONE NATION

i knew senator obama will win and welcome to white house. it is first black president 2008. cain needs to stop attack to senator obama often. they look bad cain's ads negatively. he is very dishonorable person.

YES YES YES… WE'VE GOT THIS ELECTION IN THE BAG!

I doubt BO needs his endorsement but there's enough space for even all 300,000,000 Americans

I really like the check "book transparency" thing in the ticker

It's so funny

Rep. Wayne Gilchrest is a true American who wants the best for his country. For him when he looks at COUNTRY FIRST the name that comes to mind is OBAMA/BIDEN for PRES/Vice

Anybody with smarts will vote for Sen. Obama. Powell needs to step up to the plate too. The PALIN/mc cain team is all about lies and copying Obama's ideas. They should just wave the white flag already.

this is not news, this would have been news if he said he supported McCain. I don't care who you support you must agree the media is making mountains out of mole hills.

Naturally, the McCain supporters will try to paint him as an elitist.

Keep them coming. The reasonable GOP will leave the sinking ship of Palin and McCain administation.

Wow!…I never expect to hear that from a Republican.

The fact that two senior Republican members of Congress now endorses Obama says alot. McSame and Sarah Pale-face are through!

wow they morely endorse to obama. horray

And so did Rep. Gilchrest.

Think about it. Education matter.
You have a ticker of two higher educated Men.
And the other side is a bachelor degree journalist with Zero foreign experience and the head of the ticker "Boom Boom Boom Iran" thinker.

Give me a break.
We need Wise and intellectual leaders to solve the most complex challenges in our time.
Obama/Biden

There are a few bright ones.

Even the Republicans know that McCain/Palin is another Bush term.

wooohooo another one on are side..I guess they are finally seeing the that the only way is the "Obama / Biden change for America

Check out the photo of John and Sarah for the ANWR article. What is he looking at? Hope Cindy sees this photo.

The sad thing is those GOP knows she is not qualified and should not be on the ticket but they would rather win an election and keep their control over the American people than to expose their lies and ungodly truths.

Palin- defending her own foreign policy experience, Palin has said that Alaska’s proximity to Russia gives her international expertise. That notion “insulting to the American people.”

That’s just like say a customer service rep for the Health Department have CDP experience.

Palin and the GOP we are neither stupid nor dumb.

Warning to those GOP's who want to hold on to a little integrity and influence you better leave now or forever hold your peace because we will not forget or forgive you.

Go Obama thanks for giving the DEMs our love and respect back it up hill from here baby!

Well today is a good day! Finally, people, including republicans, are seeing and speaking the truth! Who'd have thought? GObama '08

well I guess that's a fair trade from Ms. Rothchild's support of the McCain campaign. She acts more like a Rub and he fits more as a Demo so sounds tit for tat!

This is not a surprise, but Welcome aboard!!!!!!!

The first and only Republican opinion I respect!!

I'm sure McCain will try to discredit him ASAP…. but it won't help.

Picking Palin was the worst thing he could have done. Good for us though.

Obama/Biden '08 and '12

Since that lady, I forgot her name, changed over to the republicans people are flocking over to Obama! Please please people! Do what is best for future genrations like myself! We need change and Obama wil bring that! Don't think only about yourself! Think about america as a whole! Think about what's best! You know you can! We can bring hope to our country and have a better status in the other parts of the world! Yes we can! YES WE CAN!

So now we have 2 republicans that won't destroy their credibility by blindly standing behind McCain's lies and Palin's "executive experience."

Nice to see a few republicans truly put Country First.

"Wayne Gilchrest, the Maryland Republican who lost a heated primary challenge" – hmmm, seems he is bitter and striking back because he probably blames others for his loss so … boohoo, he will support O/B … ha. Read up on Gilchrest to better understand how / why he is a cry baby.

We are with you Rep. Gilchrest. McCain gambled with our party and lost. Palin is a joke in a time when all seriousness in needed. We have no choice but to back Obama. She can not be allowed to be that close to the highest position in this country. Hagel opend the flood gates and Gilchrest followed and we are right in line.

He's an idiot. God must have loved idiots since he made so many obama supporters. But here is the news:

"It is offensive and dishonest for Barack Obama to lie about John McCain's record on immigration and years of support for the Hispanic community, when it was Barack Obama himself who voted for 'poison pill' amendments that killed the effort at immigration reform. Instead of making false ads with baseless attacks, Barack Obama should be apologizing to the Latino community," Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart said in statement released by the McCain campaign.

Its time for real change. Republicans blew it. If they did such a great job, why aren't they leading by 20 points in the polls?

tit for tat . This country is truly divided. i love it!

Obama is CLEARLY the only right choice. He will "build the bridge to the future" for our children and grandchildren.
McCain and Palin will continue on that "bridge to nowhere".

Obama is the answer and will lead the American people in the right direction.

Wise move. McCain is out of touch, exemplified by his inane remarks regarding Spain, his spin-around on the AIG bailout, and his claim he would fire the SEC chief, a move that probably isn't even Constitutional. And then McCain picks Palin who doesn't even clear title on land before beginning construction. Geeeez.

Let me spell it out for you, it's called:

H.O.N.E.S.T.Y.

Kind of makes Lady Rothschild's endorsement of McCain look even more insignificant. This guy was a congressman. The Lady is just a rich snob.

Take that, Lady Chatterley! Or whatever the elitist lady's name was from yesterday. She didn’t even make splash! Obama up by 4 in the Gallup daily.

Yes.We.Can.

Big wow !

WELCOME!

WELL JOHNNY, WHT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT. I SAY SMART MAN JUMPING THE SINKING SHIP.

Mr Gilchrest seems to understand perfectly what is wrong with his party. It makes me realize that sometimes I'm a little too hard on republicans. Some of them really do know how to use their brain!

WASP!!! WomenAgainstSarahPalin

I live in Mr. Gilchrests district in Maryland and I am very happy with his decision!

Obama Biden 2008

Lets go America Obama Biden 08

Yeah!

“We’re going to do a few new things also,” she said at a rally in Cedar Rapids. “For instance, as Alaska’s governor, I put the government’s checkbook online so that people can see where their money’s going. We’ll bring that kind of transparency, that responsibility, and accountability back. We’re going to bring that back to D.C.”

There’s just one problem with proposing to put the federal checkbook online – somebody’s already done it. His name is Barack Obama.

smart man… see that is called going against your own party!

Great!