Has everyone forgot about the Keating 5? Or are you too young to remember?

Some of the veterans who were with McCain in the Viet nam pow camp say he was not tortured at all. Check YouTube.

I should be played a 1.5 trillion times… one time for every dollar that McCain and his cronies cost the american taxpayers… (this bailout sits directly in McDeregulate's lap)

Good for Biden, that ad was disgusting. Making fun of torture injuries is a new low. Anyone who can use a computer comfortably could go to FactCheck.org and see that has nothing to do with him being out of touch, but yet people keep trying to perpetuate that.

Also … I just re-watched the ad again … can someone tell me where there was a specific reference to the residual physical after effects of McCain's time as a POW? Even my Dad … who survived serious injury in the Normandy invasion … kept up with the times and could email. Until the day he died, my Dad wanted to live in the PRESENT … clearly, John McCain wants to keep using his PAST as an excuse.

Dear John McCain,
If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen.

Dear Joe Biden,
Please muzzle your self, or at least think before you speak against your own party.

Signed.
A Democrat

There is no excuse for a man who wants to be president of the greatest country in the world can't use the simple devices of the modern world. If he can't use his hands then use his mouth….he sure isn't disabled in that form, cus he is out there using it to bad mouth Obama everday! I'm sorry, but I don't want no more handicapped president! Bush was mentally handicap and McCain is physically handicapped….I am for the ADA, but darn!

Okay, CNN, you made your point. Biden expressed his thought, I do recall Obama saying that he chose a VP that would express himself and challenge him. A far more cry then the McCain camp, you better not go against McCain even if you are wrong, he will fire you and no worse then Ms. Carly Fiorna, saying McCain or Palin were qualifed to be CEOs, let's not forget that.

I cant believe how many idiots CNN can fit into one blog.

Bryan, How did you finally realize that Obama doesn't love this country? Good Job. McCain is definitely more American, left his wife for a younger, better looking one who has more money, served in the army (can never question anything he has ever done because he is a vet), completely changes his life-long stance on deregulation in 24 hours, keeps his VP pick from answering any questions, and lies non-stop. Bring on the loving, it's going to be a great 4 years with McCain because he loves this country. After all, "all we need is love."

Sorry guys … we're not falling for this distraction ….

Keep pounding McCain on the issues … at what point will we need a military draft Senator, a war with Iran, a war with Russian, an invasion of Venuzela … when..

In the debate … Senator Obama … cut McCain quick …. deliver quick jabs … no big looping hay-makers.

Simple answers that low information voters can digest.

CNN broadcasts nearly whole speeches by Obama. Ive been wondering if they might be biased if favor of him. Why shouldn't they essentially advertize this ad free of charge?

I'm glad to see that Obama will not roll-over to GOP attacks like Kerry did with the swift boat incident. McCain must not be elected or we'll know that the idiots in our society have taken over. No way, no how, no McCain

Just Joe being honest! If both campaigns would only stick to positive adds, the Republican will have nothing to say! You can't blame Obama for hitting back. Kerry failed to address their lies and the last 4 years have caused the tragedy we are now in.

Yo Boston, How's that 401 K doing for ya?

Joe—with this kind of BS, I suggest you do not show up for your debate with Sarah Barracuda. She's going to eat your lunch.

If you are going to denounce an ad, do it before it comes out and make sure it doesn't come out. That's what real men do.

Sarah Palin 12 & 16′

CNN - ALL BIAS, ALL BULL

Really? I thought McCain invented the Blackberry?!?! lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol I'm still laughing at that one!

GO OBAMA!

Been broadcast more on CNN…jeepers

> Joey "Hair Plugs" Biden knows for a fact that John McCain's torture
> injuries make it difficult for him to use a standard computer keypad.

You are as ignorant as you are clueless. Quick, who said the following?

"I don’t expect to set up my own blog, but I am becoming computer literate to the point where I can get the information that I need — including going to my daughter’s blog first, before anything else.”

"I do have rudimentary capabilities to call up some websites, like the New York Times online, that sort of stuff. No laptop. No PalmPilot. I prefer my schedule on notecards, which I keep in my jacket pocket."

CNN, this isn't even real news. Next!!!!!

It's true. If you are not up to date in how people all over the world communicate, how can you run a country? You can't. Back in McCain's days, he was using the Pony Express, so of course it matters alot that he doesn't know how to use a computer. He openly stated that too that he has never had to write an e-mail himself and ask others to do it for him. And of course, if you own 13 cars and 8 houses, you wouldn't care how the economy is doing.

Seriously CNN, cut it out! Do your job and report some REAL NEWS. Stop being so biased! If you want to start some stuff then talk about how the CLINTONs are trying to destroy Obama behind the scenes. Talk about Bill Clinton's appearance on David Letterman last night and how he didn't want to say Obama's name. Talk about how Chris Rock had to CALL HIM OUT on it. Talk about that, instead of trying to pit Biden against Obama.

Obama 08! I will never vote for Hilary in 2012 or otherwise!

i want a president who has knowledge of these times. we cant keep going back in time we need new leaders with new ideas an MCSAME doesnt have them. it doesn't matter what color someone is its the leadership they possess. MCSAME is a leader of lies an OBAMA is a leader of hope. that's why people like him so much because he gives people hope not fear.

I'm surprised by half the stuff that CNN approves to post on here…meanwhile my posts can't seem to make the board.

six times, RIGHT, I saw it in Iowa and thats far away from DC. I guess the DEM's are up ti their smoke screens again, 6 times is bull and Obama never voted to increase our taxes……………except 94 times..

It is common for media to censor touchy blatant truth such as this. Granted McCain cannot type because of his war injuries, he really doesn't know how to use a computer too well. Biden was a moron for his comments though but of course he is known for that kind of thing.

It goes to show those narrowly minded individuals that even Bidden ilie's like the callously cold hatred leader NoObama!

NoObama!

NoObama!

The problem for me isn't the ad itself. It's run-of-the-mill, par-for-the-course for both parties during an election year.

My problem is that Biden is consistently putting his foot in his mouth. From saying he wasn't the better choice for VP to saying his own ticket's ads are terrible.. he's not too bright.

I don't buy Mac's excuse. HE himself described himself as "illiterate", a "neanderthal" when it comes to the technology, and said he didn't KNOW how to use it.

It's pretty pathetic to use injuries as an excuse when there are plenty of people with much more severe handicaps who are much more functional with technology. If the man really cared, there are many options available that he could have taken advantage of.

I stand by this ad, the man is out of touch.

Joe—–you're not fooling anyone—-first you approve the ad in private meetings with your staff and then you denounce it after the message is already out.

Joe—this is why Sarah Palin draws 50,000 to a speech in Central Florida over last weekend and you've never drawn more than 2,000 and you had to give away free beer just to get that.

Sarah Palin 12 & 16′

Six times makes it okay. Only? Hummmmmm……
(Makes as much sense as saying that after a bomb has exploded that it was a good thing it only went off once).

McCain is a fraud. His entire stump speech is talking about reforming himself, the Washington insider. For 26 years he has been a deregualaor and now all of sudden out of the blue he is a regulator. Wow, what a surprise!

McCain is a fraud. His entire stump speech is talking about reforming himself, the Washington insider. For 26 years he has been a deregualaor and now all of sudden out of the blue he is a regulator. Wow, what a surprise!

Listen to all he lying republicans on here, spewing lies about Obama making fun of his disabilities. McCain himself has said he doesn't know how to use a computer. The tv ads said nothing about his disabilities. Liars - all of you lying republicans!

Who cares if this dumb McCain lying senator can't use a computer? He is a liar and a joke to America but a huge majority of dummies still follow behind this man….Pathetic…

Oh and I've actually met him and personally know that he is a joke. Followers!

This is ridiculous that Biden called this inappropriate–
I saw it–and it was not negative–it was the truth–
just who's Veep is he anyway?
Obama's or Clintons?

Gee Matt, I'm not being paid by anyone, and I couldn't make up the lies Palin and McCain are dishing out. She has not given one speech that wasn't riddled with lies. Just the fact that they won't let her be interviewed shows that she has much to hide. She is in no way ready to be VP unless
you really want WWIII-they will start it in the name of "Country First." Right now, they are putting country last and themselves first. But the polls are moving, and the debates will tell the story. I can just hear her new foreign policy readiness" well, I met with the leaders from Columbia,…." but I bet she won;t be able to tell one thing of substance that occurred in any meeting…because there won't be any.

Not knowing how to use a computer is like not knowing how to use a pencil.

McCain/Palin tried to ban reporters from Palin's meeting with world leaders.

The networks voted to not cover it at all unless granted access. McCain blinked and provided access (a whole 40 seconds of it).

McCain/Palin treat the press the way the Nazi Party treated it.

Eric29inPA - If it is true that Republican McCain can't use the computor because of injuries to his arms, then why not come out and explain that in a rebuttal. It would have put it all to rest. There are other ways to use the computer, e-mail, etc. Technology guru's would devise a computor adapted to his physical needs. Use some common sense.

If it is true, however, there is nothing wrong with stating it. I didn't see the ad, so don't know if it was presented offensively or factually.

for CNN..A sincere question which you will never publish. Why do you print such stupid idiotic messages..IE The one from wowwow. And ignore others from people who really have something intelligent to say? Why do you waste everyones time wading thru this BS to find real comments.

Also, Obama has had more negative ads than McCain. 77% of Obama's ads have been considered negative, while 53% of McCain's are negative. Again, you guys need to do your research.

What is wrong with this country?

McCain/Palin distorts the truth on a regular basis, and rarely gets called on it. When they are called on it, they cry foul, or ignore the call and continue to lie.

Obama/Biden state FACTS, and get taken to task for it. It's a crying shame when anyone should have to apologize or feel that they've done something wrong when they TELL THE TRUTH.

I weep for this country.

O.K., CNN. We get it. Is this really worth two or three new stories or are you just avoiding the real news because you forgot how to report on that?

Your "headline" misses the point. the "news" is Joe Bidden's remarks–not how often the ad ran. You show your bias in so many ways!

What, no more news about the economy? This is absolute nonsense, and isn't even ticker worthy.

For the record though, Joe Biden is beginning to need a zipper on his mouth.

Do you really think referencing in the headline that "it only aired 6 times" helps your reputation? Who allowed that?

cnn please post this
That is a lie that it showed only in washington d.c, because I saw the ad here in Las Vegas, NV. I have regular rabbit ears.

My aunt was in a car accident leaving her a quadriplegic 20 years ago she does the bullet for our church every week, so John can take that POW mess and shove it sooooo far up (you get the picture).

wow so much HATE from the McCain camp…must be desperation

Are you people actually claiming that McCain is computer illiterate, BECAUSE HE WAS A POW? Please, give me a break!!

He doesn't need to lift it over his head; all he has to do is type and click a mouse. The POW Defense is getting old, fellas. Give it a rest.

obama who claimed to be "above politics as usual" is showing us that he is a typical politician. to mock a man who has a physical disability is despicable. joe biden is a decent man for speaking out and condemning this ad. many americans have disabilities that prohibit them from using a computer. obama should really respect people with disabilities.

Once again Joe Biden proves himself to be a blowharded doofus..

Ok I agree with Biden it was terrible, not because it wasn't true or because it was sleezy… it was just corny and badly done… although it was funny. It was like they were trying to do the Paris Hilton thing and it just didn't work.

I like Joe Biden, but this is a prime example of why he needs to "edited" from time to time. I hope he does not go off message during the debates with Palin.

Hey Matt, I'm not a piad blooger and neither a liberal, but you are an idiot and a moron. How dare you compare Obama to Stalin or Gotti (you spelled his name wrong moron). Hey Matt, go put your hood back on, back away from that t.v. lookin' thingy with a typewriter (F.Y.I. Matty Duke it's called a monitor and keyboard) and get a life.

I would rather have Biden's HONEST, off-the-cuff comments … than McCain's DISHONEST, deliberately scripted whines … ANY DAY!!

When McCain first reported he didn't hnow much about computers he never mentioned war injuries. McCain is a liar

Could be that the ad only ran in six spots, but Obama says this in his stump speech. I have heard him, more than once. Obama has no shame; he is careless with fact and has no business to bring down the cultural and civil stature of our country like this. How cruel!

In the NY media market I saw the ad 3 times but it also got a lot of news coverage and was played over and over again on stations such as CNN and MSNBC. It does not matter how many times an ad is played but how much coverage it gets. The Wille Horton ad only ran a limited number of times as well.

The only reason that this story has legs is because big media is being controlled by big business and the GOP. Since the demotion of two MSNBC media types, every press person has quit doing their jobs because they are all running scared for their jobs. I actually don't believe that this ad is that bad. Look at the horrible ads that McCain is running including the 'sex ed' ad against Obama. This one pales in comparison. I am so sick of how the McCain campaign using his POW days to put everyone on their heels. All really unfortunate.

I would rather hear that Joe thinks one of the Democratic ads is terible than hear that AhPalin refuses to talk to reporters. At least Joe is truthful whereas AhPalin remains in hiding and will probably keep it that way until the debate with Joe. She is a Sham!!

@WOWWOW…

OBAMA HAS TO MUCH INTELLIGENCE TO BE CALLED A GHETTO THUG…TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR….

What's wrong with the ad? Did McCain learn to use a computer within the last week? This is not an age thing–it's a qualificaitons thing. In an increasingly techological, interdependent world–it's sort of good thing for a president to be familiar with, don't you think?

It was a stupid ad but at least it was true. The McCain campaign ads just tell lies

We need to know the truth. The media is not reporting the lies that the McCain camp is using.

John McCain invented the Blackberry but does not know how to use a computer.

We need change and that is Obama / Biden….

S

I don't understand your comment. Having an injury does not mean that McCain cannot use a computer. He just needs to adapt it to his injuries. People with partial paralysis in their upper exterimites can use computers. Your statement is inaccurate and does not excuse the fact that McCain is not up to par with technology.

McCain may have received an honorable discharge from the military. The American People need to give him a dishonorable discharge for the dirty campaign he is running.

When is Palin going to be able to talk to the people? She is always being banned from camera's. Does McCain think he is going to get away with this.

There has to be something else we can talk about here today….really!

CNN ~ do us all a favor, and stop majoring in minors.

boo hoo biden, go peddle your community organizer b/s

This guy needs to shut up. Take cue from palin.

Matt in Pgh…put a sock in it. BO wasn't fun of McCains ailment. You are a LOSER!!!!!! And please stop bringing up his time as a POW. We get it. We appreciate him for that, but you all are trying to let this dictate the entire campaign.

Do you not know that there are ppl who can use the computer with no arms? Has that dawned on you silly guy. Go take a walk around the Mellon arena a few times to cool off. You are pathetic.

Hey WOWWOW, seems like you've had a couples shots of that repug kooaid now being made from Alaskan moose dong.

Obam/Biden 08

It was terrible.

So the score now is:

Obama: 1 terrible ad
McCain: 30 terrible ads and counting

Yeah, McCain is off the hook now, huh.

I see no problem with the ad because it is all true. McCain represents the past, Obama the future.

Forget the Blackberry, John McCain the sun dial!

THE AD WAS CORRECT. MCCAIN IS OLD AND DUMB PLAIN AND SIMPLE. AMERICA PICKS LEADERS THAT ARE STUPID JUST LOOK AT THE PAST 8 YEARS. LETS TRY IT AGAIN SHALL WE.

The problem with the ad is that it was condescending to everyone who does not know how to use a computer. That includes my parents and a big chunk of the population here in the Scranton PA region. Do you think the older folks around here care about how to use a computer? They are doing just fine without it. Another case of the elitist Obama looking down his nose at them AGAIN!

As usual blaming the democrats it will not work this time. John McCain party created this wall street mess and they cannot just hand them a blank check to bail out the rich boys in wall street without having a package in that $ 700 billion to bail out main street as well.

Google Vietnam Veterans Against John McCain if you want to find out the truth about John McCain. He is not a hero but closer to a traitor.

CNN - thanks for the free promo. Let's tell it like it is. McCain IS old and IS out of touch and IS trying to lie his way into the White House. Republicans take note: you have a LOSER for a candiate and an unqualified VP candidate who is not even allowed to talk to the press. What a joke. You should be ashamed.

The man flew multimillion dollar jets into combat, when jets were a relatively new technology. To say he is computer illiterate is a kindergarden move- and personally- I am not impressed by people with the amazing skill to send e-mail!

The reason McCain can't use the computer has nothing to do with war injuries, it does however have something to do with his age.

I must question the excuse that McCain has old war injuries that prevent him from using a computer. Not to cast doubt on his injuries. Not that he needs to know anyway. That's what aides are for.

But, there have been a few pictures and video on the web showing McCain using technology such as cell phones. He seems capable enough to shuffle his sheets of paper when he needs to make speeches. So, i am not sold on the war injury argument for not using a PC. But, he doesn't need to know how anyway. But, it does help.

From what I've read, McCain has a hard time doing repetitive tasks and these articles specifically mention "using the keyboard," but I think that you can still do a lot with a computer via mouse and voice recognition technology (can't you?). I don't believe for a minute that they considered that while running the ad, until it was mentioned by outsiders claiming "dirty politics" and "low blows"…then they pulled it.

Frankly I don't think its that bad.

A FORMER HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTER BUT I HAVE TO CHANGE MY PARTY IN THIS ELECTION FOR McCAIN AND PALIN.
I BELIEVE WE NEED SOMEONE THAT HAS A RECORD INSTEAD OF ONE WITH NONE.

But the ad us telling the truth. What is the big deal?

I'm tired of people saying McCain can't use a computer because of war injuries. He has the resources to acquire any kind of special equipment he needs. If his time in Vietnam made him unable to type, maybe his post-traumatic stress made him too mentally unstable to lead. You can pick and choose your excuses, can't you?

The real story here is …

1 - Obama doesn't think much of Biden.

2 - Biden is lying.

Either way Obama/Biden loses!!!

who cares. Not news and not an issue we should be talking about. So what if McCain can't use a computer or send an email. I thought that was common knowledge.

and we know who is going to be running things if the henpecked McCain wins the election also!

Biden is a really good guy. Someone wrote a comment on anther article as…. Obama/Biden/Clinton (Sec of State) 08. I will also vote for Obama/Clinton/Biden (Sec of State) 08 as well.

And thank you for acknowledging the ad was stupid. Let's stop these attacks. Let's have a real debate over the issues and policies.

Obama/Biden/Clinton '08

GOD BLESS COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS

McCAIN & PALIN '08

The NUMBER of Times it ran is not the ISSUE. It's the content. It's also the media coverage the negativity gets that's the concern here. The press just loves to highlight "DIRT" in any way to get RATINGS. The press is all about "SCOOP" and who's got what "dirt" FIRST. The issue is not the content at all. It all gets lost in the coverage. It's all SMEAR the other party the best way possible and the media's EAT IT UP. They just look for any little mis-spoke word, any little twist to a look, action or Heaven help us - an implied thought. RATINGS !

Mr. Biden….SHUT UP! If it were not for Mr. Obama you wouldn't even be here as the VP pick. If you don't like something then tell Mr. Obama what you think is wrong and I'm more than sure he will hear you out and fix it. Buy please

The notion that McCain can not use a computer because of war injuries has been completely discredited. He said earlier this year he was learning to use a computer. He regularly barbecues, squeezes lemons and does other things involving his hands. And, were there any impairment of his hands, there are many modifications which would allow him–had he any genuine interest–to become computer literate. Grow up.

Dont forget that McCain puts out ads that

MAKE FUN OF RELIGION….Then say it was just a joke and

you have to have a sense of humor OR "WE WOULD SLIT OUR

WRISTS………. now whats wrong with this ad again?

I understand why they pulled the ad - because people so easily misinterpreted it. I want to know that the man claiming to have the experience for the top job in our country is not in touch with how vastly the internet has changed our world and made it smaller EVEN IF it is due largely because of his injuries.

Remember, John McCain could have a custom-made keyboard if he cannot use the standard. He has 7 houses and 13 cars for Christ sake. So, where are his priorities

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

This gas shortage thing is yet another Republican scam to somehow get votes for McCain in the upcoming election.

It really lessens the quality of your site when you allow the Caps and Spaces comments to get through.

Okay CNN stop trying to make excuses for the ad…..It was terrible and Biden agreed.

This is yet another attempt by CNN to help Obama.

I guess CNN doesn't seen just how transparent they are……will the REAL JOURNALIST PLEASE STEP FORWARD….and take these CNN amateurs back to Journalism 101.

CNN
Why this news now ?
If it ran one time also that ad is terrible
Please can you be independent CNN
Don’t support Obama or Mc Cain

You republicans really have a lot of nerve to think that this ad has hit any lower below the belt than any of the SMEAR ads that have been produced against OBAMA.

Shut your mouths and get over it, then get ready to get kicked to the curb by the voters in November LIKE YOU DESERVE!

OK Obama and Biden…IT's time to see an ad that show McCain involvement with The Keating Five, INCLUDING McCain……..

Leave it to the slimeball far left Dems to criticize a war hero for not being able to use a keyboard due to wounds inflicted while being held captive. Whatever rocks you live under must have a god awful stench of hate permeating from them. May God forgive you for living out your meaningless existence here on this planet.

It is refreshing to hear a candidate be honest and open about things that his campaign does. This is almost a man bites dog story. The media are jumping all over this with an "How can he do this?" attitude at the same time asking for civility in this contest? The flip-flops are as bad as Senator McCain's. Either you want honesty or you don't. Either you want straight talk or you don't. Were in against Senator Biden's honesty before you were in favor of it?

Hey McCain supporters: Let's see your candidate put it on the table first…that he'll agree to stop the negative, misleading, fact-distorting attack ads if Obama will and focus solely on the issues. He won't? Oh, now there's a suprise…hmmmm…I wonder if it's because he can't win on the issues. Fri night's debate is going to be hilarious.

You people are heartless. John McCain can't use a computer for long periods of time (which you may do instead of getting a job, because you're on welfare, which is why you're voting for Obama).

It's not so much he doesn't know how to use a compuyer as it's a question of why. We need a President who is at least intellectually curious about future advancements. It would be like a canidate in the past not caring much about the industrial revolution when it began. The reason the Obama camp droped it was because McCain was linking it to POW injuries. Not being able to use the keyboard. I like the way they explain away all of McCain short comings with that POW story. I noticed he doesn't have any trouble waving with that thumbs up thing, also how does he plan to veto all those earmark things with his POW injuries.

CNN is guilty because they ran the ad now they have to backtrack and make it the whole ticker page.

LoL

McCain/Palin— Just say Thanks but no Thanks!

The candidate who elected a VP that is undergoing an investigation regarding her abuse of power! She should be replaced. The Presidential candidate that doesn't know where Spain is nor that they are a member of NATO… According to John McCain he won't speak to them unless they agree with his policies… They're our ally STUPID!

IWASP!-Intellgent Woman Against Sarah Palin!

I'm still laughing. You can't even spell the word "Intelligent."

I think all Americans and especially young generation will remember this republican disaster for generations now - this will be know in history as the last republican administration!!!

Obama/Biden 2008

Yes it only ran six times on TV, but it was viewed nearly half a million times on YouTube.

Listen. If its true then it can't be offensive, it can only be true.

DB September 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Everybody knows that the McCain Campaign went dirty first. Besides, this is American Presidential politics. If someone kicks you in the balls, you better darn well punch him in the kidney.
——————————–
Isn't that the "Bush Doctrine"?

BULL_____!!!! It does not matter if it ran one time..it ran. WAKE UP AMERICA!!! OBAMA IS BAD FOR OUR COUNTRY. DO YOU WANT THE CHICAGO MAFIA RUNNING THE WHITE HOUSE? VOTE FOR MCCAIN IN 2008 and HILLARY IN 2012.

what's wrong with the AD ….. the Celebrity AD was a joke ……… Obama should run it some more .. Mac ridiculed Obama because of his popularity …… to hell with Mac

BTW way CNN .. why is this newsworthy …..???

it was still true. petty , but true.

hehe - exactly what everyone else said - it doesnt count the coverage from youtube, cnn, fox, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

Heck McCain puts out web ads on this website and gets free coverage for most

TV is outdated anyway

Seriously CNN, stop posting these idiots with their elipse and comma happy posts. At least when peopel are saying stupid things in normal typing it doesn't dumb the debate down quite as much.

Also, in keeping with the "fact check" movement, someone should start making a list at the end of each blog of all the poster who were obviously faking being from the other party in order to spew talking points.

At least its the TRUTH!! Unlike McCains Ads!

I'm an old person who does know how to use a computer, so I looked this ad up on Youtube. It only reiterates what McCain has said himself, so how can anyone complain? McCain is so wealthy that he can hire people to do all the mundane little things that most of us cope with ourselves, but anyone who aspires to be president should be able to function effectively in the modern world.

2 "Matt in Ptsb." - You are truly out of your mind, aren't you? Josef Stain was a COMMUNITY ORGANIZER?!! :))))))))))) LOL-LOL-LOL!!! Do you know ANYTHING at all about Russia/Gergia (where Stalin is from :)?

I still want to know how McCain voted on legislation regarding computers and the internet when he still didn't use them in 2008.

Obama is becoming quite the liar and the same old politics as asual. He has taken more from the financial lobbyist than McCain. Obama has turned out to be the Chicago thug with anti-american friends that we knew he was from the beginning. The media created Messiah.

Smoke and mirrors, folks. Let's not talk about the issues. Why are we voting for these clowns? 3rd party candidates may be the better choice.

Good. I didn't like the ad either. McCain shows himself every single day as being out of touch without that computer ad. That ad made it look like everyone who doesn't use a computer is out of touch.

The ad was accurate and true why is it 'terrible' to tell the truth. if obama ad is 'terrible' then what are you going to call all the horrible ads and lies from Mccain/Palin?

Repubs finally feel like they have a right to complin about an ad. If we commented about every ad The McCain ran that was irrelevant to the real problems america is going through this website would completely crash.

To Matt In Pittsburg: Remember:

Jesus Christ was a community organizer

I can barely use the computer myself at age 46 and also have problems figuring out who stole from who on the market. But I STILL would rather have a down to earth conservative in our Presidential office then a liberal Democrat that has ONLY as much experience as Sara Palin and you can be sure is going to raise our taxes and turn us into a socialistic country!

I notice that alot of Anti-Obamanites are in Boston…hmmmm.

Joe Biden has more integrity than most politicians.

NOt duplicate.

I wish it were played more, this is nothing compared to the despicable Sex-ed ad that McCain ran.

ENOUGH OF THE FREAKING DISTRACTIONS!!! RUN ON THE ISSUES: MCSAME IS A DEREGULATOR AND HIS PARTY IS TANKING THE ECONOMY!! END OF STORY!

Bigots will decide this election,mostly white males like myself,but Im voting for Obama or Nader,never McCain and Palin.

Joe Biden has more integrity than most politicians.

Note to Biden: you don't apologize for bloodying a guy's nose after he burned down your barn .

The computer ad was nothing compared to the lowdown insinuation of the sex ed ad. I mean, what was the point–Obama's a complete idot or worse, a pervert?

Really, it's like Dems may know how to govern but they sure as heck don't know how to win. And could Bill shut up and stop trying to throw the race towards McCain so Hillary can run again in 4? It's obvious and tacky.

Why are we still talking about this ad.

McSame deserved it.

End of story.

McCAIN AND PALIN HAVE LIED OVER AND OVER AND OVER WITH THEIR ADDS. DEMOCRATS HAVE NOTHING TO FEEL TERRIBLE ABOUT. GOOD GRIEF. McCAIN DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO USE A COMPUTER. IT'S NOT A LIE. WHY IS THIS SUCH A STORY?

Where are all the stories about Obama and his LOW road campaign? We all saw the concetrated effort to castigate McCain with shame and despicable ads. Where is all the outrage when Obama picks on the fact that McCain has war injuries and has trouble using a keyboard? And even Biden comes out against the ad. And all CNN has to say is that it ran only 6 times. Still getting the talking points from Obama's campaign, eh? Let's have some honesty, both campaigns are saying and doing everything they can to win. Both McCain and Obama. To say otherwise shows your bias.

CNN you already ran this ticker once. END THIS WAR to help stabilize our economy. Let's talk about substantive topics.
Thanks
It would be nice if you posted my comments once in a while.

AGAIN! Whats the problem? This is icing compared to the burnt cake McCain/Palin have been serving us.

Truth is still truth last I check. When did truth in politics become a problem.

Obama is running against:

McCain/Palin
George Bush - Stealing Obama's plans
Bill Clinton
The Republican Smear Team of Political Campaigners
The Far Right Wing
and Somethimes Joe Biden

For this reason, he must truly be the best leader for our Nation….. For this reason, he is going to Win

Obama is a computer geek.

He can write biology.

What else he can do?

This is no big deal. I hope the Dems do not get caught up in this frenzy and start apologizing about nothing. The Repugs are nortorius for deflecting from real issues.

I agree with Frank. When all is said and done, the ad is completely true. Biden has nothing to dial back. He's honest about his feelings. He really isn't your typical politician, which should be an advantage for him if people aren't looking for the average politician in office. I think this is a plus for Joe Biden. People want the candidates to be straight with them, and Biden is much more straightforward than either McCain or Palin.

I hope that the Obama-Biden campaign team review what their candidates will be saying to prevent such slip ups from happening. Such mistakes can be costly especially knowing how the republican strategists use them to their candidates' advantage since they have very little to talk on actual issues.

Here we go again. The MEDIA trying to start conflict to give them talking points.

The MEDIA is acting like a hyenna with a dead animal, just can not let go!

America is in a MESS and parts of the MEDIA are stuck on stupid while every thing deterioate.

Biden shows good character. I know Obama wanted to keep the election about the issues. He tries very hard to keep it focused on what is important to the people. However, McCain and Palin continually divert the attention away from issues to personal attacks. It clearly demonstrates the difference in the character of the candidates. Obama looks more presidential everyday while McCain looks flustered and way over his head.

MCCAIN CAMP HAD RUN MORE TERRIBLE AD THAN OBAMA.
stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But, that does not include how many times it was broadcast by the cable news media.

Everybody knows that the McCain Campaign went dirty first. Besides, this is American Presidential politics. If someone kicks you in the balls, you better darn well punch him in the kidney.

Well, I'll take his honesty in commenting that he thought the ad 'terrible' over Palin's transparent support of all things McCain anyday. Palin and McCain do not see eye to eye on many issues, but you will NEVER hear her disagree..she'll blindly follow McCain till the end, while forsaking her own values and beliefs for the benefit of "Elected at all costs".

It amuses me reading all you paid liberal bloggers squealing and whining about things you've made up for the most part. Now we have the Lord High Obama making fun of McCain's physical disability. Sounds like the party of inclusion to me.

Remember:
John Goti was a community organizer
Josef Stalin was a community organizer
Barry Obama was a community organizer
Jesse Jackson was a community organizer

really good company to keep, eh?

Phew, good thing it didn't run SEVEN times! Because then it would have been DISHONORABLE. But running a disgusting personal attack ad only six times is clearly acceptable. Thank you for pointing this out. The Obama-media is redefining journalistic integrity in regards to fairness toward political candidates.

It was terrible, and Obama knows it, to bad his VP and him don't communicate about ads I guess. Doesn't matter. This undecided voter is actually not undecided. I'm for McCain/Palin. It just feels more American to me, John McCain loves this country without a doubt and that is who needs to lead this country. Obama seems more in it for the power and glamor.

If McCain apologized for every smear, distortion, and mocking comment that his campaign and supporters have pushed against Obama, he would never say another thing until election day. Go Joe, for actually riding on the "straight talk express".

Ask them CNN…don't be chicken: Would either campaign agree right now to stop all negative attack ads and run entirely on the issues? Ask them. Ask their representatives you have on your shows. Force them to say yes or no to the simplest of questions. Obviously one won't do it if the other one won't, but can enough press be made of the question to force the issue? You haven't asked them. Nobody has asked them. Put it on the table and ask them. Let's find out who blinks first.

Poor, poor Joe…….

Way to keep your VP Candidate in the old stable there, Barrack. Guess the old man actually calls the shots, huh? Will be nice to know that when you approve of something - like a Campaign Ad - the he has the power to speak against it and have it pulled. Guess we know who'll be running things if you get elected!!

With the Palin/McCain you have to fight just as they do.

Gee, only 6 times!? I love how you carry the water for Obama and willingly participate in his damage control. You at CNN are Good Democrats!!

Frank,

McCain can not comfortably use the computer because of his war injuries. Obama's camp was criticizing McCain's disability. That's just shameful and goes to show you how low the Obama camp will go to win an election. I noticed this in the primaries and this is why I refuse to vote for Obama although I voted for Hillary.

What's terrible is the Palin/McCain camp in general!!

Untrustworthy and acting without Honour!

Obama's a joke, The definition of empty suit.

It was a bad ad. It's about the 3rd or 4th thing Obama did wrong.
All the Fox commentards pounced on it.

McCain has about 6 bad ads to Obama's one.
All the MSNBC commentators pounced on them as well.

Vote issues people.

I'm in Iowa and I saw the ad on cable TV. My parents in PA saw the ad on cable TV. Doesn't matter how many times Obama's camp played the ad. Just once was bad enough.

Good for Joe- I agree with him wholeheartedly! The sleaze machines are in the gop- why go to their level?

13 cars, 7houses,
talk of out of touch.
Tell him to go to Bermuda!

How can one senator change the entire nation? Stupid Ad ran by Democrats.

So, it wasn't the best of Obama….but geez, McCain has sunk to new lows with his ads….I hope Joe doesn't lose sleep over it, it wasn't as bad as McCain's….

I thought it was kind of funny! He IS an old, out-of-touch, computer illiterate fogey….

There is nothing wrong with the ad. Come on! It's a new millenium and old man McSame can't use a computer. The ad is telling you the man is out of touch. And this is the guy who supposedly invented the Blackberry??? Get real!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

I dont see nothing wrong with this ad American people have to know everything about a person who running for president…McCain have put out negative ads also

Thanks CNN for DRAGGING this "story" on and on…thanks! That's now two blogs on this.

Look, I heard about the ad only one day and did not even see it. Since it was quickly pulled, I think it is time for the media to pull away from this nonsense too.

I won't waste money to highlight Mccain's email skills, however, given the fact that GOP basically attacked Obama on all fronts regardless of whether they're stating the facts or lies, Obama has to do this to gain ground.

Yeah only ran 6 times that the campaign paid for. How many times did it get played on news channels such as CNN?

You guys are giving both campaigns way too much free air time for their ads, especially the controversial and false ones, you just love those.

McCain's lies get spread without being debunked and for free. Win-win situation for him.

Ha, Ha, Ha! See, this is the way to get the message out again and again without having to pay for it! Thanks!

CNN coming to the defense of Obama/Biden once again

Hey Joe…here's a hint.

President Ford tripped once when approaching the podium.
Chevy Chase is still using the schtick!!!

When will CNN get around to talk to or show what Biden is doing?

Where is equal time?

Where is the fairness in reporting?

Joey "Hair Plugs" Biden knows for a fact that John McCain's torture injuries make it difficult for him to use a standard computer keypad. Mocking a POW's injuries that he received while being tortured doesn't look so good, and Biden knew it. So he tried to disavow the ad by saying he would never have approved it. Problem was, that Obama did.

Still true and compared to Palin using yahoo mail (most unsecured email in the world) for Govt. Information. Now crash visiting the Presidents in NY

Mccain and Palin not equiped to lead.

John McCain invented advertising.

CNN ran it over an over for the republican campaign - FREE

But why the hype ? This is perfectly true - the voters should know that their potential 21st century president does not know a thing about current technology.

Who cares, it was the truth.