September 23, 2008
Posted: 01:30 PM ET

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Sen. Biden took aim at McCain on overseas tax loopholes.
Sen. Biden took aim at McCain on overseas tax loopholes.

WOODBRIDGE, Virginia (CNN) – Joe Biden Monday followed up on an ad released that morning by his campaign that criticized John McCain for protecting insurance companies that evade taxes by sending their earnings offshore to Bermuda, accusing the Republican nominee of saying one thing in public and another in private, remarking “maybe he should be asking those companies to put America first.”

“This continues something that has been a disturbing trend lately with John McCain,” said Biden. “Claiming the mantle of reform in public, but promising business as usual in private.”

Biden argued that domestic insurance companies are dodging $4-7 billion in taxes by claiming a headquarters in Bermuda. He pointed to a June article in the island’s Royal Gazette that says McCain “spent three days on the Island last year meeting business and political leaders and claiming he understood the concerns of the insurance sector about draft legislation proposing a clampdown on US business operations in tax havens.”

“On the floor of the United States Senate, John spoke out against these offshore tax breaks not long ago,” said Biden .“Then, while he was in Bermuda, according to the Bermuda Royal Gazette, the newspaper, he started singing a very, very different tune.”

Echoing the ad, Biden charged that McCain had taken $50,000 in campaign contributions from insurance company executives who profit from the tax haven.

“Maybe he should be asking those companies to put America first. Maybe it’s time to ask them,” said Biden.

McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds responded to the ad by pointing to the office space the Obama-Biden campaign leases in Chicago from the consulting company Accenture. That firm enjoys lower taxes because it is based in Bermuda.

“Whether he is opposing additional oil drilling while decrying high gas prices or blasting earmarks despite his requests for a billion dollars in pork barrel spending for his home state, Barack Obama has a stronger record of hypocrisy than he does making change in Washington,” said Bounds.

Filed under: Joe Biden • John McCain


Susan   September 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

This ain't a popularity contest or a contest for homecoming queen. Get real Jane from Winnetka, Il. You sound like a Moron.

America think for you   September 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

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.

Darryl   September 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The investigation into Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of Walt Monegan is looking into whether Palin influenced a workers' compensation claim from her former brother in-law.

Alaska State Trooper Mike Wooten had his benefits denied three months after an injury forced him out of work. It became part of the probe after the adjuster who handled Wooten's case tipped off the Legislature's investigator.

The Governor Sarah Palin and Todd Palin both had a hand in causing his workers copmpensation denied..

ZANE   September 23rd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

The Republican ticket has become unrepairable.

Enlightened Voter   September 23rd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Jane, Winnetka, Il – they are coming because the newness has not worn off and most people don't know what she is (especially since she doesn't do interviews, but that's another topic). What I find fascinating is that Barack can and does draw more and he's been around for over 2 yrs. Hahahahaha

Nicole   September 23rd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

You have to question everything McCain and Palin say anymore. Neither of them can be trusted. Don't they know the things they say can and have been verified? Desperation has definately kicked infor mcCain and Palin. The Republican ticket is unrepiarable.

LATINOS for PALIN   September 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Considering Biden's close tie with lobbyist…..he should be the last one talking about inappropriate financial deals.

Inappropriate would be what his son did….and YOU know what that is….

Willy Brown   September 23rd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Je you need to smell the stink in the democrats back yard. Ask Senator Dodds and Franks

Susan   September 23rd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I have one question to all you people blogging in comments in support of McCain/Palin–Do you listen to what they stand for at all, or do you just talk to hear the sound of your own voice?

Meagan   September 23rd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

McCain is looking much older and more and more confused.

JC   September 23rd, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I love that Joe Biden is out on the stump discussing real issues, showing his toughness, and attacking the policies of McCain. It is now 2 against 1, with Palin out avoiding the media and talking about nothing but how she is being unfairly attacked and how she should avoid her administration being investigated. She is fluff and propaganda. Obama, Biden, Clinton (both Bill and Hillary) are out discussing the substance of Obama's policies, attacking the realities of McCain and Bush's policies, and the American people are listening.

Go Dems! Obama/Biden '08

The Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   September 23rd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Hey Biden

I guess I am patriotic, since I pay income tax. I think you called those 40% of Americans who do not pay any taxes unpatriotic.

You Mr. Biden are pathetic, I wonder how come you are so poor when you son is a federal lobbyist? I wonder if he pays taxes. Is your son patriotic Mr. Biden?

Why do you democrats have to label everyone? Why does Obama call women pigs and people in the Mid West bitter people. Why to you lie and say McCain can't use a computer?

You Mr. Biden and Mr. Obama belong in the pig pen with all the big pigs. I am sure Obama and his wife are first in line at the trough.

MD, TX   September 23rd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

True. As most US companies protect themselves against their own shareholders by incorporating in DELAWARE.

Karen   September 23rd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

If you're losing your home, think of McCain and his 8.
If you can't fill your gas tank, think of McCains 13 cars
If you've lost your job, think of the support McCain has given to off-shore jobs.
McCain is out-of-touch with the American public.
Time for a change…GO OBAMA!

Jane, Winnetka, Il   September 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Well, let's see—who do the people like for VP?

Sarah Palin drew 45,000 last week in Florida and Biden's biggest draw to date is about 2,000.

Nuff said.

Otis   September 23rd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

You do know that neither major party candidate will do well, right?

Bob Barr 2008. It's time for real change.

Jill   September 23rd, 2008 4:23 pm ET

You'll never find more of a Washington insider than John McCain. It's amazing how so many Americans are fooled but even more amazing how eaily they are led.
VOTE OBAMA./BIDEN

Sanders   September 23rd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I find it funny that the Senator from DELAWARE is complaining about Coproate tax havens when it is common knowledge that DELAWARE is widely considered the friendliest state to COPROATIONS. Its tax and litigation structure make it the number one location for corporate headquarters…not Burmuda.

Nice try.

ET   September 23rd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I do not beleive him, and most of what he says.

Funny   September 23rd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I find it funny that a bunch of idiots keep suggesting that Obama will take care of Hillary by giving her a Cabinet position!! Are you guys for real or are you just plain retarded? Who would want a cabinet position when they could be president. Taking a cabinet position one would end up like the LOSER Bill Richardson. That nincompoop from New Mex.

Jill, Cleveland   September 23rd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Joe who?

I heard 2,000 people showed up to see Joe Who speak. About 1,000 were Dem. staffers and the other 1,000 were a bunch of drunks they pulled off the street with offers of free beer.

Sarah Barracuda on the other hand drew 50,000 over the weekend in Central Florida. Not much of a contest here.

A CANUCK   September 23rd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Obama and Biden are ready to lead NOW……what a great team!!

Alice Brinkley   September 23rd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Obama wants to socialize corporations; the America of the Constitution will be just a memory.

Vincent, Great Lakes IL   September 23rd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Andy September 23rd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Mr Obama, can we have your reaction to this?

"Ah, Umm, Well, Umm, (pssst, my teleprompter is down), Umm

Can't wait to see him Obamamise the debate
____________________________

News Flash: They ALL use them. I think you need to find some new material…

rice, bryan   September 23rd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

what, a rich person with a cheating way to avoid taxes! no way!!

Brent   September 23rd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

McCain wants to regulate.
McCain wants to deregulate.
McCain wants to regulate.
McCain wants to deregulate.
McCain wants to regulate.
McCain wants to deregulate.
McCain wants to regulate.
McCain wants to deregulate.
McCain wants to regulate.
McCain wants to deregulate.
McCain wants to regulate.
McCain wants to deregulate.

go biden!!   September 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

GO BIDEN!!!!

go get all the liers, manipulators, oppurtunists… get the TRASHES!!! clean out the house and country….

OBAMA / BIDEN

Sue from KC   September 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I think we are all a lot more like Joe Biden then Palin – working Joe's – sometimes saying the wrong thing – but honest, hard working and good hearted. I'm certain Joe could have made tons of $$ on Wall Street with all of his connections – but check out his tax return (note, Palin still has not made hers available).
What woman really identifies with this person? Just how many of you have use of private jets, high dollar attorneys and staff to protect your stupidity from your bosses, 24 hour day care??
Send her and John home. We are already rewarding bad behavior for Wall Street -

veterans' for obama   September 23rd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Its about time they started talking about this. I can't wait for the primaries. What do you got to say about that McShame!

Phoenix   September 23rd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Oh, no, is my party yet again stooping to labeling people as anti-American if they are not voting for McCain/Insane Palin. I would love to run for office and get the Republicans back on track.

OBAMICANS

Marshall   September 23rd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

What is wrong with Terry in NY. What experience has anyone had to be president. Clintons were lawyers. Ronald Regan was an actor. Sarah Palin has a Bachelor Degree in Journalism and people think she is prepared to be VP. They know she is not ready that's why they keep her under lock in key. I would be really worried about a woman that didn't blink an eye when asked to be VP by McCain. Did she discuss this with her family, did she think about her children and the privacy they would be giving up. Not one thought she just leaped. Leaders take the time and think things out when they have the entire country in their hands. A lesson McCain and Palin can take from Obama.

irony   September 23rd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

picture this:

Mccain's most trusted circle of advisers standing before him. Each makes a statement of fact regarding who Mccain should pick for VP. "We need some body with strong foreign policy credentials." "The pick should have a solid understanding of economics and finance." "It would help if our VP had a history of strong economic policy that created jobs." "Hopefully, we can select a nominee that is seen by the whole world as a true statesperson." "A strong leader among their peers." "So what do you think boss?"
Mccain to the group, "Sarah Palin."

Brent   September 23rd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

The Keating 5 scandal is a prime example of how McCain deals with financial issues and the economy.

bob in L.A.   September 23rd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Does anyone pay attention to these kinds of charges? We should. I listened to these things said about Obama in the primaries and then followed up to see if they were true. The same thing needs to be doen with McCain.
We as Americans really need a separation of fact and fiction and when we find the truth, to make sure everyone hears it!

Debby   September 23rd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Hey Cam keep drinking the Obama koolaide. The only thing original that has come out of your candidates mouth is raising taxes.

Concerned INDEPENDENT CT voter   September 23rd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

McCain stole the change platform, the Enough! line and the Wall St. versus Main St. line from Obama. McCain is the thief.

I agree with above statement 100%

where's the MEDIA?

-V

FL4OB   September 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Biden is right. We need those jobs back in America by closing the Bush/McCain loopholes that created misguided incentives to send our jobs overseas.

Obama/Biden '08
Yes WE can!

All the people, for the people   September 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

A Pitbull with lipstick. Joe – Tell it like it is and thank you for letting the media review your every word – I cannot believe the MEDIA is not FURIOUS for AMERICANS to not be able to LISTEN or HEAR what PALIN is for / against. America First ? McCain and his parade are making me absolute sick. I'm on the FENCE but jumping over to the Obama Campaign because at least they are OUT THERE> If I would have had an immediate chance in these last 3 weeks to review PALINE – I may have stayed. So, she can see Russia – and she is READY – and that is all she SANG. So sorry, to leave you all – but I'm going LEFT.

K2   September 23rd, 2008 4:03 pm ET

This quote wraps it up:

"Never before in my adult life have I been proud of my country."
– Michelle Obama

Ken, Pisgah Forest NC   September 23rd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Thanks, Joe. We know who the real reform team is. The Republicans can't put enough lipstick on that pig to make us think they are anything but in the pockets of those who need reforming.

So who do we want for VP, a proven reformer, or one that was governor of a very large, sparsely populated state with lots of oil reserves, kinda likd our current Prez. All that executive experience didn't do him (or the rest of us) a whole lot of good.

Go Obama/Biden!

jim, kansas city MO   September 23rd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

@ wow matt, you got me bro, I dont know what to say.
You know you can tell a lot from a person when they attack you personally, suprisingly enough thats all what Obama supporters do, personal attacks on non-Obama supporters.
I am going to be a bigger man here and just let you be, there is no bigger punishment than letting you be with yourself and your anger.
Work on that bud.

DJ Los Angeles   September 23rd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Don't believe the hype and Rush Limbaugh's Operation Chaos, Jim.
Democrats are united – count em 36 million alone that voted in the primary.

Brent   September 23rd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

McCain thinks the success of the surge justifies the entire war effort while Obama thinks we never should have gone there in the first place. Two thirds of the country want us to get out of Iraq. The second we learned that there were no WMD, our invasion instantly became null and void. McCain's intelligence and judgment is extremely lacking.

Mike   September 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

You mean Sen. Biden can give his facts and opinions without Sen. Obama 5 ft. away? Change is a coming.

TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA   September 23rd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

I AGREE DEBBIE MCCAIN IS MOROON FOR ACTING WITHOUT THINKING JUST LIKE HIS TWIN MCBUSH………. I MEAN REALLY FIRE A GUY YOU CAN;T FIRE AFTER A PROBLEM THAT YOU HELPED CREATE………. REALLY PEOPLE…. I AM BGINNING TO THINK THAT REPUBLICANS AREN'T TOO BRIGHT…. :(

POST THIS……..PLEASE……..THANK YOU

Just a thought   September 23rd, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Just a thought! If John McCain wins this election……………How will we ever live with 4 years of looking at this OLD TARD…….? How will we stomach 4 years of Sarah Palin…………Fail'n to make the right choices.
While she is on her practice stage……… This is not a pretty picture.
I can't stomach the thought. I can just see it………on day one John McCain's popularity rating will already be below 50%. Each day that Sarah is ALLOWED to speak for herself……….minus 5 percentage points…………………….. IT will be a SAD, SAD, SAD DAY FOR AMERICA.

"GEEZER AND GIDDGET…………DO DC"

Mike, Syracuse NY   September 23rd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Obama has taken nore than twice the amount of contributions from Wall Street than McCain. Where's his ad saying that? Common Senator Mastercard, where's the outrage at that?

TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA   September 23rd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Barny
McCain told congress 2 years ago Fannie and Freddie needed to be regulated and congress did nothing. Obama is a Chicago thug. He was made to give that anti-war speech by the left wing radicals that was supporting his campaign. He did not want to give it. Check it out.

????????? 2 YEARS AGO REALLY………… THAT CONFLICTS WITH HIS MESSAGE HIS STANCE TO DE REGULATE EVERYTHING…STOP BELIEVING THE HYPE…………………………………… LAST WEEK THIS MAN SAID THAT THE ECONOMY WAS FUNDAMENTALLY…………. REPUBLICANS STOP WITH THE GAMES REAL PEOPLE AREFEELING REAL PAIN IN THE REAL WORLD……………….. AND MCCAIN CANNOT FIX WHAT HE'S BEEN APART OF………….

POST THIS CNN

White EX REPUBLICAN Woman in Texas   September 23rd, 2008 3:54 pm ET

HONOR? STRAIGHT TALK? LIES, LIES, AND MORE LIES.
I HAVE LOST ALL RESPECT FOR YOU AND YOUR PARTY.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN!

Matt   September 23rd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

@ jim, kansas city Mo

Faker.

Brent   September 23rd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

McCain wants to stay until we "win" in Iraq, yet we are no longer even fighting an actual war. It's now an occupatuion and we are the babysitters. "Defeating" terrorism is as realistic as defeating poverty or winning the war on drugs.

TheTruthHurts   September 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I said two months ago that Tucker should be fired. He is so transparent it's ridiculous. He doesn't believe what he's saying and can't even dodge well. It's not his fault, but they should hire a better liar.

Marshall   September 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I live in Virginia and even though we have had a black govenor and mayor we are still in the good ole boy state. These people here in Virginia would rather vote Bush double and take the bridge to nowhere with Palin than vote for the right man. There is never any change in Virginia and I'm just sorry people can't take their racist blinders off. We are still stuck in the 19th century. The young people here have nothing to look forward to. This Republican state is so behind the times they can't see McCain is so concerned with strategy than for the concern of the American People. I hope Virginians get what they deserve eight more years of George Bush.

Nick   September 23rd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Wow, from reading all the comments on CNN, you'd think Obama was leading this race in the polls by 95%. But then I remember the comments are moderated as to what gets put on here. I guess that's what they mean by biased media.

TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA   September 23rd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

McCain-Palin are the ONLY answer to the American Peoples issues.

Do you want the same divisive politics you've seen from the democrats the past 8 years???

a vote for Obama is a vote against America.

WHO SAYS??? REPUBLICANS WHO HAVE BEEN IN CONTROL FOR 16 YEARS…AND IS THE CAUSE OF ALL OF THIS MESS….MCCAIN-PALIN WILL TURN AMERICA INTO A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY….. DE REGULATION……………. MORE JOB LOSS…………. REPUBLICANS YOUR TIME IS DONE…THANKS FOR SCREWING UP THE COUNTRY………

WHATS THE MOST UNPATRIOTIC THING….TELLING OTHERS THEY ARE UN AMERICAN……….

david   September 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

jim learn how to spell

thanks, but no thanks   September 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Please, can we all get along. Let us vote for the smart guy in the white house. We all will benefit.

Matt   September 23rd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

@ Praetorian

Please refer back to the comment to which I was responding. There were no points about deceptive tax loopholes in Delaware, just vague nonsense about it being known as the kindest corporate tax state in the US. And it is. One of them has to be by default.

Nobody is saying tax loopholes aren't dangerous wherever they are. But at least a Delaware corporation that pays its taxes in Delaware is contributing here…not hiding their money overseas.

White-African(born there) American Military BRAT   September 23rd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Debbie needs to get her panties out of a wad and check BarackObama.com. There you will find EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER WANT TO KNOW.

EDUCATE YOURSELF WHILE YOU SIT ON YOUR THUMB AND SPIN.

leigh   September 23rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

I am not surprised about the tax loophole haven that McCain enabled. I am not surprised at the not-ready-to-be VP Palin and the press blackout. McCain's campaign is actually entertaining, but not Presidential. If Palin isn't ready for the press to overhear her conversations with Heads of State at this late date how on earth will she be ready for a debate? McCain changes his stance on everything every day and he'll probably claim that he is against insurance havens in a few hours. These are the whackiest 2 people on the planet.

tomstock   September 23rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Barking up the wrong tree Biden.

McCain understands their concerns – doesn't mean he agrees with them! He understands the concerns of Gay Marriage activists too, but he speaks out against that as well!

I understand Democrats concerns about everything related to the Republican ticket, but I don't agree with them!

Brent   September 23rd, 2008 3:45 pm ET

McCain stole the change platform, the "Enough is enough!" line and the "Wall St. versus Main St." line from Obama. McCain is the thief.

TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA   September 23rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Country First get your facts straigh the majority of the money funding Barack Obama's campaign is from small donors such as myself,……. mCCAIN CAME HERE TO SAVANNAH, GA HELD A PRIVATE FUNDRAISER……… UNDERTHE RADAR…….. MEALS WERE 100,000 A PLATE………………………….. WOW………………………….

GET UR FACTS STRAIGHT BOTH CAMPAIGNS GET MONEY FROM BIG COMPANIES…………BUT MCCAIN RECEIVES THE MOST….. AND WHERE DID THE PRIVATE JET COME FROM?

POST THIS CNN…………….

MikeH   September 23rd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

McCain has been taking lessons from Sarah Palin on how to be a bald faced liar.

America, if you want a third-world economy with tin-horn dictatorship then Palin/McCain is your ticket.

Shane R.I.   September 23rd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

GOOOOO JOE

McCain=lost marbles
Palin=political gimmick
are vwaving from the little yella bus

Enlightened Voter   September 23rd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Republicans should be insulted that mccain thinks your all dumb.

jim, kansas city MO   September 23rd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Its almost very amusing to see my liberal outspoken friends being very loud, disrespectful to all the ones who do not support Obama.
You are about to get a rude awakaning coming beginning of November where us moderates "silent majority" will have our say, it will be an embarasing defeat for Obama.

Again keep your behaviour and your rhetoric in check, this is how you treated Hillary supporters now your just rallying up the moderates for McCain.

Jim, Kansas City MO

Obama is REAL Change   September 23rd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

McCain's economic adviser said it's not urgent for McCain to put out his economic plan now and the time to do it is after he is elected when he presents it to Congress.
—————————————————————————————
So does this mean that Mc is HOLDING the Country HOSTAGE????…..after he is elected????? That's like knowing where Bin Lauden IS, I will tell you once I am ELECTED………….WHAT is he talking about?????????
WE ARE NOT MILLIONAIRS…NOW OR AFTER THE ELECTION.

bruja   September 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Debby, you never have anything to say… you are sooo booring….allways the same crap….you are just a frustrated woman with nothing to do….

Ork   September 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Go joe, hit them where it hurts!

BlowhardedDoofus   September 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Americans should all pay more in taxes. In fact, Americans should just send their entire paycheck to the government if Obama is elected…, it is the patriotic thing to do after all..

Matt   September 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

@ Debby, who said:

Good one Joe you are condeming McCain and your own running mate is doing the same thing with giving a tax break to a company over seas…….. Maybe you should keep better in touch with your base."

And you're the same person who will say withtheir next breath that he does only what his party wants him to. Lay off the KKK Juice.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   September 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

John McCain is a fraud and theif and we don't need a fox in the hen house. Voters need to do their own homework on McCain and his family before voting just because he's a Republican. DO YOUR OWN BACKGROUND INVESTIGATING AND STOP DEPENDING ON THE MEDIA.

Lynn:60 yr old Obama supporter   September 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Biden sometimes contradicts Obama but McCain constantly contradicts himself!

MORE LIES FROM THE GOP   September 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

YOU…….Go JOE……..Tell it like it is. I feel you Joe. I am sick of the GOP LIES…………..McCain always "talk'n out side of his neck"
MORE BULL. McCain and his Sideshow act " Palin – the dancing puppet". THEY JUST DON'T GET IT. THE AMERICAN VOTERS ARE NOT AS DUMB, AS YOU THINK THEY ARE JOHN…………..THE TRANSPARENCY IS………….(WE CAN SEE RIGHT THROUGH YOUR LIES).

Praetorian, Fort Myers   September 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Matt..

Diversion of tax revenue by deceptive loopholes impacts the budget whether it's Delaware or Bermuda–the "deception" is the same at home or overseas.

By the way–those companies are required to possess offices and employees in Bermuda to HQ there. So–not only do American salaries benefit–but also the residents and U.S. tourists who visit Bermuda.

Cam   September 23rd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Hey Debby: Have you even paid attention to this election? I mean, McCain has stolen every idea, slogan, and message that Obama has had. McCain should come out publicly and endorse Obama. He obviously thinksObama would be the best POTUS because he keeps stealing his message!

Rick   September 23rd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Man, oh man, this Biden guy is a nitwit.

David, Silver Spring, MD   September 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

All of a sudden, being a Hockey Mom isn't so important. All of a sudden, being once held as a prisoner during a war isn't so important.

Let this be a big election about big things. Obama again talked to the press about the financial crisis. McCain continued his string of 45 days without a press conference.

What is it, a Republican requirement to hide your head in the sand at the first whiff of trouble?

Candy West Virginia   September 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Biden knows what he's talking about, he's been around longer than mccain.
Ryan – were you born clueless?

RR in AZ   September 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Tucker Bounds is a COMPLETE IDIOT!!….I can't understand what he's trying to say…..Does he think we're stupid!!

Tina - Omaha   September 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I have worked in the insurance industry for 15 + years and alot of industry magazines/publications always advertise going to Bermuda for business.
In addition, I had the opportunity to vacation last June in Bermuda and that is all you see on this island; ads for insurance, AIG ads are all over that island. One local told me that tourism has decreased so much in Bermuda, because of this industry. It is hard to find locals to work at the resorts because they are all taking the insurance industry jobs that are in Bermuda, and those jobs pay more now than tourism positions. In fact, the resort we stayed at have people from all over the world working there on 2 year visa because locals won't work at the resorts. All these jobs could be here in our country.
I am scared to death of McCain Palin ticket and I pray, that people vote right and not white. I am 40 year old, white female that will never vote republican again. I'm just glad I woke up!
OBAMA / Biden 2008

BK   September 23rd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Barny
McCain told congress 2 years ago Fannie and Freddie needed to be regulated and congress did nothing. Obama is a Chicago thug. He was made to give that anti-war speech by the left wing radicals that was supporting his campaign. He did not want to give it. Check it out.

Abdul Hamza Rafizz   September 23rd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Praise to Allah for Barack Obama! He is the one we have all been waiting for. He will restore the friendship and respect of the world to America. He will restore holy and sensible laws and bring purity to America. We rejoice and we support brother Obama, and his dog Biden.

Andy   September 23rd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

GEE

OBAMA'S IDEAS ON THE BAIL-OUT SURE ARE ORIGINAL !!

DID HE JUST WAKE UP AND READ YESTERDAYS NEWS ?

MAYBE HE SHOULD READ HIS SPEECHWRITERS WORDS BEFORE HE READS HIS TELEPROMPTER.

Brent   September 23rd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

McCain stole the change platform, the Enough! line and the Wall St. versus Main St. line from Obama. McCain is the thief.

No more Repubs   September 23rd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

its funny to hear mccain scrambling. blaming everybody for this mess and saying Obama is missing, hesitating to take a position on the bailout while Obama is on television right now talking about the bailout and his plan.

mccain/palin=clueless pathological liars!

lyn   September 23rd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Political ticket how come, that you fail to report how McSame camp does not want the media to cover Palin having meetings with those Leaders, you have to be fair, and you should have cover this news, are you being bias. I am begining to think that both Tucker Bounds and Palin have no intellgent.

Bruce   September 23rd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Lies and more lies…play the fear card…mcCain the country is going down the fdrain and you offer nothing…just more of the same.

To the person here who said Obama did nothing more than offer the same paln as mcCain…perhaps…but the difference is he did it with all the facts that can be gathered, and based his plan and decsion on that,,not jump in and put something out there because it is politically expedient to do so.. The Presdient is the person that needs to ahve the facts to act, to make sure the facts are correct, not just react. We have had 8 years of just reacting with Bush/Cheney and would have that with McCain////notice I left Palin out because she should have been left in Alaska

mike   September 23rd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

hey i live next door to a pilot. And i talked to him for about 3 hours. and guess what? im going to go fly a plane next week……. that is so stupid to say if Palin meets anyone from the U.N. shes going to be able to be V.P. dumb dumb

baby mama   September 23rd, 2008 3:34 pm ET

what stupid thing did Joe say today??

Not an American in the USA   September 23rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Fools..

The country will be 11.3 trillion dollars in debt, and you guys are bickering about trivialities, who is ready, who eats moose, who has more houses, who computer literate.

Remember? Read my lips… No More taxes”” (G Bush 1989)

Pay your bills..!! Pay up..

KJL   September 23rd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Biden isn't "sexy" but he is smart and experienced, and doesn't sound like a parrot reading a script when he speaks. It's clear that the man forms his own opinions, and does so knowledgably.

Matt   September 23rd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

@ Ryan

In case you hadn't noticed, DELAWARE is in the USA, so it having kind corporate tax laws is a non-issue. BERMUDA on the other hand, is NOT in the USA. If you can't wrap your lie-addled brain around this distinction, then you should move to BERMUDA. Get out.

Country first for those who bother to get informed and vote based on facts.

Brent   September 23rd, 2008 3:32 pm ET

It will be fun to watch Palin dodge every single question in the debate or simply give her canned stump speech answers.

Debby   September 23rd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Democrat for McCain: Your absolutely right Obama just copied what McCain has been saying all week. No wonder Obama didn't want to come out first he is doing his copycat routine like he did with Hillary. What a moroon this guy is.

Sandy   September 23rd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

According to the LATimes the McCain campaign is all run by people from the Bush administration. That's the last straw for me. I thought he was independent, but with all his advisers being lobbists and campaign staff being Bushies, I'm done.

Terry in NY   September 23rd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

This Biden joker has been around forever and he's telling us how bad Washington is? Good lord he's one of them. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.
That's why the dems never beat Bush, all they want to do is throw darts. No real substance to anything they say. I'm suppose to believe Obama and his 18 months in the senate has all the right answers? I don't think America is that naive. I think the closer we get to November the more uncomfortable everyone will be with Barack Obama. At least John McCain has some history of trying to cross the aisle and work for the good of the country. Obama just seems to want to divide us even more.

BK   September 23rd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Obama has 300 advisors and everyday they tell him here are the questions they might ask you, and here is how you should answer the question. Why do you think Obama is so scared to go to town hall meetings and debates with McCain. He can not answer a question without speaking out of both sides of his mouth. Typical lawyer. Obama is a liar and a fraud.

MBFLA   September 23rd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

If Ms Palin is too incompetent to meet with the press, then she is obviously not competent to be the VP of the United States of America.
DUH?

Dudley Fernandez   September 23rd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Mr. Biden you have been in the Senate for more than 30 years, what have you done about the tax loopholes.

Jason   September 23rd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Fella from Chicago-

Are you serious!?! Executive experience is what is gonna allow Palin to plunder our natural resources and steal our treasure… just look at the nice little tiny town of Wasilla Alaska. Go ahead, ask those folks left with the mess she created how great her Executive experience has helped them.

$23,000,000 in debt!!!!! For a town of less than 10,000 people. She racked up $2300 in debt, per person, in just 6 short years.

She would fit in well with Bush's Republicans. That's why we need change.

Don't be a fool, vote for the dude with the intelligence to learn and lead. Vote Obama!

Tony   September 23rd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Jimmy:

How weak and pathetic.

Bush and his administration have caused more damage to this country than anyone even realizes yet.

However, you, like all whiny republicans, have no problem bringing up that the Democrats have controlled Congress over the last two years, yet how convenient that you choose to keep your head up your simple republican *** when it comes to the last 8.

Grow up and Wake up!

a southern bell for OBAMA   September 23rd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

LETS BE CLEAR ABOUT IT.

WE DO NOT WANT A PRESIDENT THAT DOESN'T

KNOW HOW TO USE A COMPUTER, THAT DOESN'T

KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE ECONOMY, THAT

DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING OTHER THAN GET MORE

MONEY TO BUY MORE HOUSES & CARS FOR HIMSELF.

BUSH, MCBUSH & ALL THOSE SCUM BAGS SHOULD

USE THEIR MONEY TO RESCUE THEIR FRIENDS'

INVESTMENTS, NOT OUR TAX DOLLARS.

Concerned INDEPENDENT CT voter   September 23rd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

My question is why does the media allow McCain to run as Democrat when it serves him?

Why not call him out?

-V

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   September 23rd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

This should be of concern, if true, to all Americans. We like people to play fair and by the rules. These rules which allow companies to hid profits off shore in other countries is just un-American. How can they do this? This is just an example of greed! I hope that this loop hole changes soon.

Tony   September 23rd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I cannot wait to see Biden anihilate Palin in the debate. If the topics and questions relate to anything other than her kids and energy in Alaska, she will be toast coming out of the gate.

Pay attention people. Wake the hell up. This woman could possibly hold the lives and futures of your families, your children, in her ignorant, inexperienced hands!

Democrat for McCain/Clinton/Palin   September 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Breaking News: Obama's teleprompter was mixed up with McCains speech 3 days ago!

Obama basically just copied everything McCain already stated.

Obama = copycat politics

Susan   September 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Can't wait for the debate on Friday. At least those who choose to stick their heads in the sand and ignore reality will have to listen–that is if they truly care about this Country and watch.

Obama/Biden

Brent   September 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

McCain keeps screaming "Country First!" and yet he chooses the most unqualified running mate for VP for no other reason than to appease his neo-con base and to try to sway Hillary supporters.

McCain would rather win an election that give America the leadership it deserves. Country first???

will   September 23rd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

One question,

If big business needs to pay as less taxes as they can in order to have the revenue to be able to finance their payroll so they can keep Americans working, then, why so many Americans are out of work today? Why do we have the highest unemployment rate in known history? Did not Georgia W. Bush give big business enough in tax cuts? Do not big business have enough tax shelters to hide there money in. Why John McCain is asking the American People to allow him to give big business more in tax cuts so they can send more jobs over seas? It is called Greed!

McCain = no change

Obama/Biden 2008

Ron from Baltimore   September 23rd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

I have never quite gotten over that Keating Five deal some years ago, wherein Mr. McCain was caught covering for his big-bucks buddies. Looks like nothing has changed for him, except he's taken the game out of the country now.

Even as the number of McCain-Palin/Palin-McCain supporters sinks ever lower, it is still hard to believe that _any_ citizen can stand for this kind of lies, misrepresentation, and hypocrisy. Those are the kinds of behaviors that ruin a nation.

jimmy   September 23rd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

IT IS AN INSULT TO THE INTELLIGENT AMERICANS OF OUR COUNTRY TO THINK THAT THE DEMOCRATS DID NOT KNOW ABOUT WHAT THEY FAILED TO DO IN THE PAST TWO YEARS.
THEY ALREADY HAVE ALL THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES AND SUB-COMMITTEES TO OVERSEE THE VARIOUS AGENCIES AND
REGULATORY OFFICES OF OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. BUT THEY FAILED TO DO THEIR DUTIES. OUR GREAT PROBLEM WITH CONGRESS IS : T-E-R-M- L-I-M-I-T-S . MOST OF THEM TRY GETTING RE-ELECTED THE FIRST YEAR THEY GET INTO OFFICE.

NORA, FLORIDA   September 23rd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

I am still reeling after the so-called photo-op of Palin and the foreign leader deal. No press allowed!!!! Are you kidding me??? Please Lord say it aint so.

AMERICA WAKE UP

WAKE UP WAKE. PLEASE I HAVE A 9 YEAR OLD SON AND TO PUT THEIR LIVES IN JEOPARDY UNDER MCCAIN/PALIN IS JUST SUICIDE.

Independent but Leaning   September 23rd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

People only listen to Biden in hopes of hearing the next gaffe.

Obama: Ready to get elected. Not ready to lead.

Feminist Julie   September 23rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

NOW, the National Organization of Women has endorsed the Democrat ticket. I am one of the original bra-less feminists, and I think women like Sarah Palin are better off at home, raising kids, rather than trying to involve themselves in traditionally male dominated things like politics. Alaska is a state full of drunks and crazy people. We don’t need trailer trash incestuous porno pretenders representing us. Vote for the ticket without a woman on it. Vote Obama/Biden ! It takes real men to do a man’s work.

Matt   September 23rd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I love all the posts abotu Obama and his teleprompter. It's cute. Please keep them coming. The more of you he proves to be completely brainwashed idiots on Fri night the better.

Sue   September 23rd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Tom in S.A.

I agree that Congress should be revamped, but I fear McCAin and Palin BECAUSE of their lack of higher education. We have seen what happens in the WH when you have politically savvy people without a law degree. They can't even understand the Constitution, and they have managed to trample on our rights time and time again in the name of "security." I hear that word from Palin and McCain…this will boil down to yet another fear election, and those two and her trigger-happy spouse scare me most of all.

proud army and navy mom   September 23rd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Instead of answering the charge the mccain dummies points to a lease holder of an office building and blames them for having lower taxes.

What does that have to do with mcliar taking a 50,000 pay off for siding with big business and definitely not putting country first.

Question: If Sen Obama would have done this, the repugs heads would have literally exploded with sheer indignation. where's the outrage, repugs?

REG in AZ   September 23rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

I have a hard time understanding how anyone can accept dishonesty and then also consider supporting those who offer nothing but gross dishonesty – I mean what are they suppose to be putting their faith in, obviously not anything that is being said. Over the last eight years Bush-Cheney-Rove-etal have been arrogant and even cocky while saying anything to rationalize, justify, excuse and just camouflage their total and belligerent focus on benefit for Special Interests and a select few, including themselves, while only giving the average American apathy, the costs and subterfuge (lies). All we have to do is look at the status of everything to see the severe negatives they have caused. Some say that was only them and is the past but the Republican Party has totally and completely supported all of it without ever showing any concern and only now, with the new campaign going on, are they saying they want to change things. Again, how can you even listen to them when you know they lie so easily and consistently? McCain-Palin say they are the agents for change when they are indebted to, committed to and in-bed-with those that supported Bush-Cheney and who are those who just want more of the same.

PALIN can I ask you a question? Yes, after the election   September 23rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Where is Palin's tax return?

Donkey Party   September 23rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

I'm by no means a violent person, but lying little lapdogs like Tucker Bounds make me want to beat the crap out of him. What a little pansy he is. I hate him, his disgraceful boss, and their silly pick for a VP.

mrs.nbc   September 23rd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

biden is the best politician we've seen in 100 years and obama made a brilliant choice selecting him! hillary would have been wrong.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   September 23rd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

How about all of the U.S. Corporations who are incorporated in Delaware to take advantage of loop holes in the state/federal tax codes?

Perhaps you should look at YOUR lobbying record and legislative pursuits as well Joe.

And what about those " Hair Club for Men" referral benefits? Did you report them to the IRS?

PUT washington CRIMINALS IN PRISON!   September 23rd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

sweep the garbage out of washington in november!

Debby   September 23rd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Good one Joe you are condeming McCain and your own running mate is doing the same thing with giving a tax break to a company over seas…….. Maybe you should keep better in touch with your base.

Cynthia, ME   September 23rd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

I like Biden and can't wait to vote for him in November. For once I will be voting for a ticket that I feel has the American interest at heart. This ticket is not only good for America, but the world.

John McSame is out of touch and doesn't have a clue about the economy, as he said. He also failed at his first decision when he selected Sarah Palin. I think he picked her because she doesn't intimidate him like Romney, or Huckabee, or Crist. He picked her because she is a novice who doesn't know anything, and has to look up to him. He can't handle someone who is smarter than he is, or for that matter even taller than he is. John's campaign is a joke and I hope America will tell him so on November 4th.

Obama/Biden 08

Kelby from Houston, TX   September 23rd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Eight short years of being disciplined by his party has finally gotten John McCain to abandon everything he believed in and stood for. We can call him John "two faced" McCain

California Gold   September 23rd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Biden is punching holes in McCain's campaign faster than McCain and his lobbyists can plug them up. McCain can spend his retirement years wondering how he screwed up the election, that is if he can remember anything.

Barney   September 23rd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

All the folks that have not watched before.

Obama has been talking about this since March – while McLiar talked about de-regulation. Load your brain before you shoot off your mouth.

A Woman In California For Obama:   September 23rd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Joe Biden this is just something maybe you should think about. You are coming very close to dealing with possible legal ramifications from the Obama campaign. Your constant "friendship" with J. McCain seems to be getting you into a lot of controversy. If I were you, I would learn to keep my mouth shut and do the job you are being paid to do. It seems you are slowly trying to cut Sen. Obama's throat. Not very smart and very unwise. I really don't think you want to face a lawsuit from the Obama campaign lawyers. Either do your job or go work for someone else. You are becoming more and more of a "loose cannon" and I'm sure Obama isn't laughing about it. You are a very knowledgeable senator and if you chose your words right would bring a lot of experience to the ticket so stop making stupid mistakes. If you can manage to do your job it should be an interesting debate between YOU and that mouthy Palin. I can see it now-
the Expert v. the Excerpt.

Go Obama/Biden!

Shari, NY   September 23rd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Andy, I'd would rather take Obama's mild stutter than a slip of the lip which could sink a ship. On that note, Palin's 29 seconds of fame was a blessing to those world leaders who were spared the high decibel pitch. Shriiiieeeekk!

BK   September 23rd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

None of Obama's meetings were ever covered when Obama had his meetings. Isn't it funny how CNN never mentioned that. Everyone has been talking about CNN being in the tank for Obama. Do you need anymore proof?

Cyrus K.   September 23rd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Tucker Bounds is a loghead!

People just listen to the Obama's presentation on the Economy. If that's not pragmatic, I don't know what is. Republicans need to get a clue!

nitro   September 23rd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Andy you idiot you got the wrong person saying that the telepromptor is down. Thats how I known that you have no idea about whats going on in this election . You need to read before you speak. It was Sarah Palin that said her telepromptor was broken.

Matt   September 23rd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Careful Joe. All that truthiness will have them crying about the Obama/Biden campaign acting unfairly again…and we all know how effective (not) that argument is with rational human beings.

I said Thanks, but No Thanks to another 4 years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   September 23rd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

McCain's Refrain:

'If I am, so are you."

How's that 401 K doing, America?
Time to clean up after the elephants, again.

david   September 23rd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

What a disgrace to America.

John McCain, You are no hero of mine!

Tom in S.A.   September 23rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

John's post at 2:56,
Right on, let's get the idiots in congress out, start over. Oh and no lawyers allowed.

Chuck   September 23rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Biden will step aside in October due to "differences of vision" and Hillary Clinton will step into VP spot.

Blue Collar Workers for Obama   September 23rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

McCain is such a liar, he will say anything to win an election. People I hope you are not buying these lies. Thank you Joe for speaking out on this. We need to see you more on the attack.

Why didn't pitbull talk to the press today, what does she have to hide. The press should be all over this. CNN kind of down plays this. Look at the ABC news website, there is a good write up on this.

Obama / Biden '08

DJ Los Angeles   September 23rd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

What about McCain's position endorsing tax breaks for corporations that outsource jobs overseas, allowing some millionaires to zero-out and not pay any income tax by rewarding real estate robber barrons, and more of the same GOP trickle-down voodoo economics?

Keep up the attacks Joe. Let the people know the truth about what McCain REALLY represents.

JusLaugh   September 23rd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Biden is awesome! He is more and more impressive every day.

Mike in Columbus   September 23rd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Wow, a VP candidate that can speak for themselves… what a concept!

Christine   September 23rd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Go get 'em Biden! McCain is a another rich hypocrite.

independent white woman for Obama   September 23rd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

we are prepared to eat "beans" if needed, for however long it takes to clean up this mess, if only congress will vote NO to this blackmail and fraud…I am really scared for my grown children and grand children AND great granchildren !!! who will PAY dearly for this mess…it IS their future so affected here..are you republicans so secure with your homes, have you all got great credit, and your futures as well as your childrens and granchildrens covered to keep saying you will vote McCain ??? if your all that rich, then thats reason enough for me to vote against you and any republicans..
holding on by a thread here in Texas, and trying to help my kids and grans hold on TOO
voting OBAMA..our only chance…

Proud to be American   September 23rd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

America there is only one sane choice this election period and that is Obama and Biden. I think Americans are smart enough to know that however, less be on guard to ensure the polls do not screw us like in 2000 as there is too much instake…. God Bless America and help the people do the right thing … for the sake of the youth!

north of 49   September 23rd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Looks to me like Obama and Biden are going to win for sure! There's no way the people of the USA are going to take any more of the GOP.
You have to got be fed up people. See the light!
The next task for President Obama and VP Biden is to restore respectability to Washington. The only guys who can do it is Obama/Biden. Good luck America.

Lies Before Country = Anna Nicole Smith (Lie-a-day Palin) & E. Pierce Marshall (Inane McCain)   September 23rd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I'm beginning to think Tucker Bounds is less intelligent than Sarah Palin if that's humanly possible. Maybe he can see Russia from whatever island he's on, too!

demwit   September 23rd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Where's CNN's rebuttal? You know, the one they put up by every single one of John McCain's political ads to discredit it??

right turn   September 23rd, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Why isn’t the media covering all of the Biden gaffes, if Palin was saying crazy stuff like him, it’d be all over the front page?!

1. Obama's ads are terrible. 2. AIG flip-flop 3. Roosevelt was on TV in 1929. 4. Roosevelt was president in 1929. 5. There is no coal in America. 6. Stand up Chuck! 7. Higher taxes are patriotic!

Obama all the way....   September 23rd, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Tucker Bounds hit his head when he fell off the turnip truck. Opie 's been on CNN more than a few times. He/they have got nothing but spin.

Sarah.....and my last name isn't Palin!   September 23rd, 2008 3:13 pm ET

McCain needs to send put Tucker Bounds back into the hole he came out of. His responses seldom make any sense, and never answer to the charge.

The truth will feel like it's hell. McCain has the worst campaign team. Even worse than Howard Wolfson et al.

Obama/Biden '08

MD   September 23rd, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I like the fact that Biden has a mind of his own and readily expresses it, until someone we know who is totally scripted. What a joke. I bet Biden would have had media available for his visit with foreign leaders.

Michael in Seattle   September 23rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Totally off the subject, but can McCain stop coping Obama and run his own campaingn (you would think he is a democrat)

Love My USA/Do You?   September 23rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

CHANGE??????? BO – null null – otherwise known as Dr. NO!

"CHANGE"……What I Believe BO's Definition of Change Is!

C = CORRUPTION
H = HATRED
A = ABORTION
N = NEGATIVE
G = GREED
E = ELITISM

"Change" is fleeting! Positive and Negative – Good and Bad. Obama's self-serving "change" born from contempt and controversy, is like a wrecker destroying in a day or two, what it took noble builders – our founding fathers – years to construct.

The tale of the sinister scorpion, mirrors BO's blueprint of deceit.

The scorpion, a poor swimmer, asked the turtle to carry him across the river. "Are you mad?" exclaimed the turtle. "While swimming, you'll sting me and I'll drown."
Laughed the scorpion, "If I sting you, you would drown and I would go down with you. Where is the logic in that?"
"You're right. Hop on!" said the turtle.
Halfway across the river, the scorpion gave the turtle a mighty sting. As they both sank to the bottom, the turtle resignedly asked, "You said there'd be no logic in stinging me. Why did you do it?"
"It has nothing to do with logic," the drowning scorpion replied. "IT'S JUST MY CHARACTER."

MORAL – “IT’S NOT WHAT I SAY, BUT WHAT I DO”

LOVE MY USA

IC2Trees   September 23rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Bush wants 700 billion to bail out bad mortgages. There are 300 million Americans that’s probably only 100 million American families. WHY NOT GIVE EACH FAMILY ONE MILLION TO BAIL THEM SELFS OUT INSTEAD OF GIVING IT TO THE BANKS
Do the math, that would pay off about 90% of the American home mortgaged and without a mortgage payment the economy would be stimulated beyond belief with all the extra money going around. The banks would get their money. THIS BAILOUT WOULD COST ONLY 100 million instead of 700 billion.

What’s wrong with this picture?

Rachel   September 23rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

If John wins, nothing will get done. The Democrats in Congress will be so angry they won't give him the time of day.

I also hope the press does a full court press on Palin. This is America, and the press should not let McCain manipulate them. Palin is a joke, and she should be exposed for not having the credentials to run the country.

Palin makes Hillary look like Abe Lincoln.

Obama/Biden

JayT.   September 23rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Hey Ryan, isn't it funny about Sarah Palin and how…um, I guess the entire Sarah Palin thing?

kayla   September 23rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

LET THE TRUTH BE TOLD. DONT VOTE FOR MCSAME AND PITTBULL

John, FL   September 23rd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Also, I'd like to take my chances without the Wall St. bailout. Better that than giving $700B to a few financial elite. It was all orchestrated as part of a bigger plan. Wake up!

Dan Democrat   September 23rd, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Biden knoiws what he is talking about! Everything should be equal for everybody. We need a planned economy with a strong central government. We want our jobs guaranteed and our health care managed by the government. We want wage and price controls. We want Communism, and we want it now. Barack Obama is Hope for the future. He is the one we have been waiting for. Vote Obama !!!

BK   September 23rd, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Obama just came out and said the same thing McCain said a week ago about the bail out. The man does not have an original idea of his own. Obama wanted to see which way the wind was blowing before he copied McCain. Obama is a joke. The job of the president is to protect this country and if anyone thinks Obama's will protect this country is insane. The man scares me.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   September 23rd, 2008 3:10 pm ET

This time, even the sheeple get it! They don't call him McSame for nothing!!!

VIRGINIA will be blue   September 23rd, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Sick your teeth into Tucker this time Campbell. I won't turn the tube off until I see him crying on television.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Lynn:60 yr old Obama supporter   September 23rd, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Andy: Your lines are getting old. Did you bother to read Obama's speech in the previous blog or watch his press conference today?

McCain's lies slip easy off the tongue as are his lack of details for his so called policies (which he has mainly taken from Obama). McCain's constant blustering. changes in policies and forgetfulness from one day to the next are outrageous.

His lack of integrity and honesty should disqualify him as a serious candidate and his "experience" of being on the wrong side of every major issue a grave cause for concern.

Jon   September 23rd, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Tucker Bounds responded by pointing out that the company that Obama leases office space from also gets these tax breaks? What does that have to do with whether Obama is for these tax breaks or not? Nothing.

Annie   September 23rd, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Go Joe Biden! Refreshingly outspoken, and quite unlike the other vp candidate who can't go off cue cards to let us know who she is.

USAF Staff Sergeant   September 23rd, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Like the Obama camp has any control over who owns the building their office leases. I guess if they wanted to avoid using someone who uses this loop-hole, then they could spread their offices out among 30 privately owned apartments……

give me a break.

Typical Repubs trying to twist everything to make the other guy look bad.

Country First   September 23rd, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Obama gets record campaign contributions from the companies that ARE CAUSING the markets to collapse and all people can talk about is what McCain might have said to somebody in Bermuda?

McCain-Palin are the ONLY answer to the American Peoples issues.

Do you want the same divisive politics you've seen from the democrats the past 8 years???

a vote for Obama is a vote against America.

MARTY THE CAT   September 23rd, 2008 3:05 pm ET

OBAMA SCRATHS HIS HEAD SO OFTEN- DOES HE HAVE
COOTIES OR IS IT A NERVE TWITCH

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   September 23rd, 2008 3:04 pm ET

the tax structure in this country is idiotic what with the richest paying the least taxes….

Unshrub   September 23rd, 2008 3:04 pm ET

I do take issue with the person who says that McCain left his brain in the Hanoi Hilton. Records would show that he did not have a brain in the beginning. Just look at his grades in the Navel academy.

CS in PA   September 23rd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Palin will fix all this mess! And we all thought Dan Quayle was a joke!!

S. Boatman   September 23rd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Mccain Is A Man That Will Look You In The Eyes And Lie Even After You Tell Him You Know The Truth! He Does Not Put His Country First! He Has No Honor And Quite Frankly Is Not Very Smart! We Need Smart Leadership In The White House Not A Maverick Who Doesnt Aim Before Shooting! Vote To Improve Your Own Future And Vote For Obama!

Jay   September 23rd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

IWASP = I Want A Stupid Politician

Elect Obama, and your wish comes true.

lulu   September 23rd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

How many gaffes has Joe Biden made in the past 24-hours? Between BO's flip-flopping and Biden's gaffes, these two are becoming the Laurel and Hardy of the campaign trail.

To Independent Dave in Iowa…I feel the same about the democrats. After 30 years voting straight dem, I switched this year to an Independent who, because of the DNC shenanigans, will vote Republican for the first time in my life.

Whoever becomes president, I certainly hope that other democrats will kick Nancy Pelosi, Howard Dean, Donna Brazile, Bill Richardson, Ted Kennedy and John Kerry to the curb. These people are reprehensible, especially after condoning what they (and Obama) did to the Clintons. They are all pigs with and without lipstick.

Women in PROTEST of Sarah Palin   September 23rd, 2008 3:03 pm ET

CNN…………..We the People demand to see Sarah Palin………..LIVE, UNSCRIPTED, UNSTAGED AND UNREHEARSED (without) John McCain. This is NOT A GAME. This woman poses a real threat to our countries future. We demand to have OUT in Front without the GOP smoke screens, trick mirror and Mind-wister games. This woman is SERIOUSLY NOT PREPARED FOR THIS POSTION. IT SCARES ME TO THINK WHAT GRAVE DANGER THIS COUNTRY COULD BE IN IF LET TO THIS WOMAN……….. GOD HELP US!

fella from Chicago   September 23rd, 2008 3:02 pm ET

What will you have to retrack later Joe? Best to keep your mouth shut and return to Delaware. Big guy, you're way over your head addressing issues concerning the Executive Branch of government. Leave that to the pros; Governor Palin.

georgia independent   September 23rd, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Go Joe – not just a pretty face that doesn't blink. You actually have something to say. Of course McCain helps out the insurance execs dodging taxes – and now we're going to bail them out thanks to Republican "deregulation".

Am loving the reports on HuffingtonPost.com about McCain refusing to let the media in to see Palin meet the International "Chief Dudes".

Maureen, Newman California   September 23rd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

P.S. And don't even get me started on that kiss up Pucker Bounds.

Tony   September 23rd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

McCain's campaign manager is a joke. Refuses to let any reporter ask Palin hard qusetions for fear of what may come out of her ignorant mouth, puts out one ad after another where he doesn't even just misrepresent himself and Palin, but flat out lies.

The most pathetic thing about it is that a vast number of Americans, mostly white women, drink the Kool-Aid faster than the republicans can pour it.

Kristen   September 23rd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Despite all the gaffes, or maybe because of them since they show just how candid he is, I love Joe Biden. He's not flashy, and he's a great speaker. Now I just wish Bill Clinton would stop sabotaging Obama and Biden.

White and Black support for Obama   September 23rd, 2008 3:01 pm ET

McCain does gets it. He no nothign about how to deal with lobbyiest. He surraounded himself with lobbyiest, SAY ONE THING TO THE PUBLIC AND SAY SOMETHING ELSE IN THE DARK.

Green Snake in the green gress.

McCain should stand trial and Palin should testify to her investigation.

Those people won't co-operation with American laws and they want to govern the country.. pitty Mc…Voters have themselves to blame when if macpalin wins this election, because they were warned.

Lesley   September 23rd, 2008 3:00 pm ET

What difference does it make where a company providing leasing is based. The Obama campaign doesn't benefit from leasing space. They don't own the building or have an interest in the company or get any benefits whatsoever. What a joke from Tucker Bounds.

Is there a leader in this country?   September 23rd, 2008 3:00 pm ET

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why companies are doing this. The main objective of a company is to make money – not give its profits to the government.

Biden shouldn't be pointing fingers when he's been in office this long. If the tax laws weren't so messed up, maybe companies wouldn't be doing this. But beware – if you make it so that the taxes are too high, we may see business leaving our shores for good … India??

Already Voted for Barack and I feel great!   September 23rd, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Barack your vote everyone. We need democrats now more than ever. Let's hold every republican accountable this year. Obama 2008,

angella   September 23rd, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Palin is very popular right now. Once the public sees that she is completely wrong for the job of vice president her popularity will go down. How would the public find out she is wrong? By seeing her in action. So why take a chance of showing how inept she is when all you really need to do is show her standing behind McCain at a rally or holding her disabled child. That's all we really know about her anyway so why make waves.

Clark   September 23rd, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Bailout: McCain will need to eliminate the tax break for people above $200,000. Give a gov grants for home owners to reduce their mortages to allow relief from the deflation in the housing markets for $250,000 and less homes with less then 20% equity . Force Big Mortgage to meet new reforms to generate relief through the bailout and guarantee the help with company shares to protect tax payers investment. If the bailout works the tax payers will gain a win/win without allowing big corporate business to exploit the tax payers help

Ryan   September 23rd, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Isn't it funny that Biden is a senator of the state that is considered a corporate haven because of its lax business laws which usually favor the corporation and not the shareholders?

Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA   September 23rd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

For those Americans who want to make an informed decision in November, not only do you need to Google "Enron Loophole & Phil Gramm" ……..but also this: "Gramm-Leach-Billey Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999″ This Act, took away a crucial regulation put in place during the Depression.

Sure, McCain claims to be the "maverick" but we know with whom he sided on crucial bills and decisions!

MCCAIN=BUSH/CHENEY! WANT MORE OF THE SAME?

Loopy   September 23rd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Bermuda+Insurance Companies= Tax Breaks'

Insurance Companies+Investment Banks=Wall Street

Wall Street+ Bush-O-Nomics=ECONOMIC MELTDOWN

Canadian POV   September 23rd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Sorry, but your election has become really pathetic. If it wasn't so serious, it would be laughable. Your economy is in shambles and Bush et al make their last grab for cash from the coffers; your GOP VP candidate must be shielded from the media and only available for photo ops; and; now the VP debates have been turned into a complete sham so that Palin can stick to her script. Glad you have a guy like Biden out there but he deosn't seem to get much mainstream attention. Sadly we won't see him take on Palin as we had hoped had there truly been a VP debate.

VIRGINIA will be blue   September 23rd, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Country First? Which country John??? Maybe old Johnny boy needs to purchase land in Bermuda.

ark   September 23rd, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Jo, stop all other things and focus on your once flip-flop friend. He now appears more dangerous than any other american. You must show more loyalty to America by exposing the man McC.

Tell the world about the true McCraze.

Cindy   September 23rd, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Thank you, Joe. You are waaaaay better the choice for VP than Hillary. The more I see the Clinton's tepid support, the better it shows. Hillary would have been, as Karl Rove put it, a political choice. Biden is the intelligent choice.

Obama will still win, without the Clintons' help. They're just a couple of sour grapes, souring their supporters along with them. Shame on them.

John "X"   September 23rd, 2008 2:56 pm ET

John McCain … friend of the little guy … the Reformer … the champion of oversight & regulation on fat cat robber barons!

John   September 23rd, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Give all the voters a break. Both Dem and Repub are calling for change in Washington. My question are:

1. Are they going to endorse their current constituints for reelection?
2. If they do, Is that the change they are screaming?

My personal opinion: These current people in Senate and Congress needs to be fired and elect new ones. They are the one that has no solution to current financial problem we are having.

Rob   September 23rd, 2008 2:56 pm ET

You can run. but you can't hide Ma'am. Not for long anyhow . All will be revealed soon.

Emily, DE   September 23rd, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Typical McCain campaign response:

"But they're doing it too! See!"

Well, yes, Tucker, but they're not the ones making any of these issues central to their campaign.

ANGIE   September 23rd, 2008 2:55 pm ET

UNDECIDED VOTERS,
HERE IS SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT
MCCAIN CARES ABOUT LOBBISIT, SPECIAL INTEREST, BIG OIL, WEALTHY FRIENDS

OBAMA CARES ABOUT THE PEOPLE, OUR VETERNS,HEALTHCARE,EDUCATION,JOBS

doofus Cape Coral FL   September 23rd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I know this isn't relevant to the topic but this is the only space available to ask: What exactly are the injuries that prevent MCain from using a computer? His medical records have been put off-limits
Is his inability to use a computer physical or mental?

Go Dems! Texas   September 23rd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I am leaning back in my chair, with my arms folded, and I am shockingly outraged!!

I'm kidding…this is simply no suprise to me. As I've said before, this should not be about whose party you favor more. This is the future of America.

Note to Supportes of McCain: WHAT is it going to take for you to care about the future of you and your children? I know you've been tricked but it is time for YOU to admit this is not the guy we need in Washington.

Obama/Biden!! Please, please, get us out of this!!

Lee from FL   September 23rd, 2008 2:54 pm ET

mr.Biden, if only people would listen to wisdom instead of gossip about lipstick and other crap

RDS   September 23rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Leasing a building is not the same thing as trying to peddle influence in Congress. The McCain campaign always has a comeback but its always stupid! Obama never said he was anti-earmark. He's the one that posted all the earmarks he has every asked for on his website and he hasn't request a single earmark this year. McCain/Palin are the ones claiming the NO EARMARKS crap but have been proven over and over again to have requested/accepted millions in earmarks. They are the REFORMERS that have both been under ethics investigation. McCain is the anti-lobbyist candidate that has 134 lobbyist running his campaign. McCain claims he is the anti-Bush but he has policies that are the exact SAME as Bush's not one difference to be found. McCain is the CHANGE agent that has been in Washington for 3 decades….thats hypocrisy.

Rudy NYC   September 23rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I say hit McCain for STILL not revealing his tax returns. And don't forget Cindy McCain either. If she wants to be first lady then it would be appropriate for the US taxpayer to know where your money comes and goes. One year, 2006 is not enough.

Listen Up...   September 23rd, 2008 2:53 pm ET

SIGH. McCain is promising nothing (just like GWB) and if he is elected, then we will get absolutely nothing. His cronies will get a major hookup though!

the other jd   September 23rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Jeeze…Tucker Bounds is out of Bounds. I mean, now Obama is responsible for the tax dealings of the company that owns a building he is renting a suite in? By that logic, the yound lady who rents my property is responsible for filing my taxes. I just don't get republithink. In the meantime, McBush got $50K slipped into his pocket by the same people he was decrying with his other face.

McBush, Two Faces Continuously Changing

David   September 23rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

oh my gosh!! this kind of talk coming from Biden….WOW!!! pot calling the kettle black. Biden= best friend to the big bankers (especially the credit card vultures…MBNA). Ol' Joe and his son are in their back pockets in Delaware. have been for years.

Don   September 23rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Be careful Tucker, Campbell Brown is watching you.

Scott Tucson   September 23rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Biden better tread lightly on this one, just how many democrats have have investments in off shore locations so to skip on paying their taxes like Rangel did?

Chris from NY   September 23rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Go get them Joe. John McCain seems to be speaking from bothe sides of his mouth. He surrounds himself with Bush cronies and claim he's going to change Washington. Change alright!

mitchell   September 23rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

corporate tax loopholes. felony charges, i say!

Obamacan   September 23rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

WOW….I just finished watching Obama's press conference on the "Bail out" plan.

This guy is not ready to lead on day 1…he's ready to LEAD NOW.

What a smart and focus man this guy is. I've never seem someone like him since JFK.

Republican for Obama.

White Couple for Obama!!   September 23rd, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Its different to rent out a space… VS… Meeting and advising Companies and Saying one thing one place and another in another place.

These TAX Dollars could be helping out COUNTRY that is in the MIDDLE of a CRISIS!!!

Yet McCain advised them to go to Bermuda…. Thanks John!!!

More of the Same if you Vote McCain!

VIRGINIA will be blue   September 23rd, 2008 2:51 pm ET

And Tucker is just an empty suit. I just loved it when he couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag a few weeks ago in the Situation Room. What a joke! LMAO

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

CM   September 23rd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Can it still be considered negative when all he's stating is the truth? Its a widely stated fact now that McCain is running against his old self and what he stood for. I doubt he even realizes now.

Tucker, you need a new job. All you're good for is spinning into attacks on the Obama campaign.

Answer a direct question for once.

Justin, ny   September 23rd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Seriously, how many lies are we going to let the republicans get away with?

Independent Dave, Iowa   September 23rd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

After the mockery that the McCain campaign has made of this election, RE: Sarah Palin, I will NEVER vote for a republican again at ANY level of government for ANY office!

Andy   September 23rd, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Mr Obama, can we have your reaction to this?

"Ah, Umm, Well, Umm, (pssst, my teleprompter is down), Umm

Can't wait to see him Obamamise the debate

McCain lost another one   September 23rd, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Google Phil Gramm/ENRON loop hole…no McCain

CR in WI   September 23rd, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Persistence in dis-information by the repubs.

McCain camp has received more money from Fannie and Freddie's CEO and upper management than did Obama. And yet McCain comes out with a bogus ad acusing Obama of the sin Johnny Mac is guilty of.
I'm getting really tired of this.
Please use your brains in Nov.

Also, the accusation Obama is an empty suit doesn't stand up to scrutiny. Check the library of Congress for the legislation. He has been more prolific than Johnny Mac in the 109 and 110th congresses.
BO08

Maureen, Newman California   September 23rd, 2008 2:48 pm ET

McCain is like a skier on a mountain of moguls jumping from lie to lie without conscience. While little miss thanks but no thanks Palin follows him going downhill on her showmobile, running over anyone that crosses her path. These liars have been exposed in the media. And their lies will continue to be exposed during the debates.

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