October 1, 2008
Posted: 06:20 PM ET

From
A new Independent ad targets Obama's past associations.
A new Independent ad targets Obama's past associations.

(CNN) — The conservative group Judicial Confirmation Network is launching a new television ad in key battleground states Wednesday that in part features Barack Obama's ties to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the controversial pastor who nearly derailed the Illinois senator's presidential bid last spring.

The independent ad is the first campaign spot in the general election to highlight Obama's lengthy relationship with Wright, a subject that generated considerable media scrutiny during the primary season but one John McCain has said should not be an issue in the race for the White House.

The ad also ties Obama to William Ayers and Tony Rezko — two prominent and controversial figures in Chicago. Ayers, a University of Chicago professor, was a founder of the 1960's radical group Weatherman that claimed responsibility for bombing the Pentagon. Rezko is a real estate developer convicted earlier this year of mail fraud, attempted extortion and money laundering who helped Obama secure a property in Chicago. Both men have been longtime supporters of Obama's political career, but the Illinois senator has said he is not close to either one of them.

Earlier: McCain says Ayers connection 'open to question'

A spokeswoman for the group says more than $500,000 is being spent on the ad, which is set to run in Ohio and Michigan markets through Election Day. It will also run nationally on Fox News during the upcoming debates.

The organization is classified as a 501(c)4, and as such does not have to disclose its donors to the Federal Election Commission. it's the second 501(c)4 to launch an ad attacking Obama Wednesday — Veterans for Freedom, which opposes his position on the war in Iraq, is spending more than $2 million on an ad taking aim at the Illinois senator.

"Choosing the right justices is critical for America," the ad's announcer states. "We don't know who Barack Obama would choose, but we know this: He chose as one of his first financial backers a slumlord now convicted on 16 counts of corruption. Obama chose as an associate a man who helped to bomb the Pentagon and said he ‘didn't do enough.’ And Obama chose as his pastor a man who has blamed America for the 9/11 attacks.

"Obama chose to associate with these men, while voting against these men," the announcer also says, as images of current Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito are shown.

The group, which advocates naming conservative justices to the bench, says the ad is part of a $1 million grassroots campaign to "to raise awareness and recruit activists on the critical issue of the U.S. Supreme Court." The campaign will also include an extensive outreach effort including direct mail, e-mail, and text messaging.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Jeremiah Wright • John McCain • Popular Posts


Irony   October 1st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Low blow from the McCain camp.

This issue is dead.

Red Herring!

Lesley   October 1st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

What about Palin's controversial pastor and her own remarks to her congregation just this year alone? What kind of candidate has a pastor pray over her and make her become the govenor? Is it far right or just far out? Let's have full disclosure on that.

David   October 1st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Beware, Sen. NObama, your sins WILL find you out!

Jeff from Jersey   October 1st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

There is no such thing as an "Independent Ad."!

Anyone that spends the money and takes the time and trouble to create a so-called independent ad has an agenda a mile long.

The ad isn't honest and neither are the people that made it happen.They are cowards that hide behind the term "Idependent ad" that does their dirty work for them.

Dougals, Los Angeles   October 1st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Not impressed.

Pat   October 1st, 2008 6:10 pm ET

What are you all doing at CNN – maintaining a databse of posters who present a conservative POV, and blocking us from posting? I'm sure this will now get posted. At any rate, in the rare case it does, everyone on the left should be ashamed of themselves for excusing Obama's ties at any length. If McCain had ties to an American hating preacher or domestic terrorist, he never would have made it this far, and you people on the left would have been decrying it, and you know it. You all will stoop to any depth to get the first black man elected on the basis of race. We all know he has ZERO experience, and per his relationships with radicals and poor choice of VP, NO judgment, and has NEVER stood up to his own party – ever.

Get ready for higher taxes, weaker military, and inflation out the wazoo…but hey, it'll be OK because all the rest of the world "will like us" again. Stupid One World Lib-tards.

NEVER OBAMA   October 1st, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Thank God………………it's about time this ad came out.

Obama is as dirty as they come.

Obama is a black nationalist!   October 1st, 2008 6:09 pm ET

This ad shows the real Obama – a common street agitator. The communist left HATES the truth.

Don't believe the polls!

Obama will be TROUNCED on November 4th!!!

McCain/Palin '08 — For the Future of America!

Thomas   October 1st, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Sorry GOP, we are not buying what you are selling.

Stupid is out of style this election season.

Sean   October 1st, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Precdictable in a time of crisis for the McCain campaign, this is there last card they can play. However in such a trying time for our nation, very few voters are going to be concerned about this political nonsense.

alvino   October 1st, 2008 6:09 pm ET

This is all McCain has left. It is begining to look as though McCain is going to war without any ammo. He needs a witch doctor to help his campaign.

Oppose Zig Zag Express   October 1st, 2008 6:08 pm ET

KEATING FIVE…….. McCain knows how to help the American financial
system go really broke, he was there not too long ago.

Sarah Palin's pastor is a practical witch-hunter!!( he may excorcise the witch of dull mind off her!!)

So, loosing in the polls ( I mean ALL POLLS) calls for desperation.

McCain and his campaign are DESPERADOS!!!!!!!!!

chad   October 1st, 2008 6:08 pm ET

When the Democrats can digg into Palin's past, sure can the Republicans probe Obama's past. The funny thing is Obama who sat at Rev. Wright's Church, first denied stuff that was going on in the Church and when he started feeln the Heat, Distanced himself from Rev. Wright. Obama is not honest and his relationship with Wright defintely requires scrutiny!

Joe Reed   October 1st, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Typical Republican fear-mongering. Not this time. Not in this election. Not with all the troubles the Republicans have given us over the last 8 years….$700,000,000,000 worth.

mk   October 1st, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Does McCain really think nobody knows about all this stuff?
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeze..he is out of touch.

Rob   October 1st, 2008 6:08 pm ET

McCain is truly desperate–go for a hike . your a waste of time old man

Matt   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Hey Chelle: No. We do NOT go down this dusgusting road…we take the high one. Ignore it people, nothign to see here. Just more vitriolic filth from the Republicans.

Clyde   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

And thus begins the fun. Stay tuned for the ugliest attacks in electoral history. Republicans hate losing.

McCain Invented the BlackBerry, Palin Invented the Manure Spreader   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

.
(ahem)

Keating Five

(ahem)

Ethics Investigation

(ahem)

Savings and Loan Scandal

(ahem)

Haas   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

What about Palin and her trial? Fellow Americans, don't get duped in '08!!!

RZ   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Unfortunately this plays into the small-mindedness of some people who need a reason, any reason, to latch on to hate. Let's see if Palin uses this propaganda in her ramblings.

Dan , TX   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I've been waiting for that. Republicans OUT OUT OUT of office. Now I'm mad.

Mel   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Wow, McCain is so pathetic. That just inspired me to donate to Obama's campaign.

values   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

MORONS. PROTECT MY BUSINESS AND MY INVESTMENTS NOT TALK ABOUT CHEAP CRAP

vOTE OBAMA……08

Heather   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

They are getting desperate. I wanted Hillary and was going to vote McCain. But I've come to my senses and I would love nothing more to get the garbage Repubs out of the WH. I don't know how there can be anyone else in these United States that is willing to support these pathetic failures. How much more can Bush do to this country? He started a war we didn't need and killed hundreds of thousands of innocents, he ruined our standing in the world and now to top it off he goes out of office with a bang watching our country's economy go down the tubes. And of course when his big buddies on Wall Street are in trouble he wants to bail them out and give them their big fat paychecks while all the poor people work harder to pay for it. Repubs should just go to bed and cover their heads for 4 years. It's time to give Dems a chance b/c Repubs had 8 years and they blew everything they possibly could.

Katie S   October 1st, 2008 6:07 pm ET

BUSH/PALIN can you spell -D-E-S-P-E-R-A-T-I-O-N? Look it up in the dicitionary. Oops I forgot Palin is mum on what she reads! Sorry Webster's Dictionary!

Independent   October 1st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Same old same old, donate the money to charity, Breast Cancer organizations needs money now for awareness.
Stop this waste of money and patient of the voters.

maria Mtl, Can.   October 1st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

How desperate Mcshame is…. Palin tomorrow and him from the beginning never show leadership, instead going with lies and distortion, ads. That's why the poll are against him and he just don't get it… Is this old man is senile… Yes he is…

McHoover Would Destroy What's Left of America   October 1st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

And McCain wonders why we don't want him running our country?

Independent woman voter   October 1st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Still voting for Obama. If McCain had chosen a more experience running mate I would have considered him Instead he chose Palin. That sealed the deal for me.

McCrazy   October 1st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

remember when mccain said he would run a clean campaign?

i guess that was only when he thought he could win.

mk   October 1st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Yawn…… old news from the OLD MAN. How pathetic

Sylva   October 1st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

POCHOLO- Get over it!!

We are through with the GOP's- It is Time 4 Change

Obama/Biden 08

Sean   October 1st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

How pitiful. Reverend Wright is Reverend Wright. Obama is Obama. If Obama actually espoused Reverend Wright's extremist views on politics, then fine – go ahead and make it an issue. But he doesn't, so get over it. Or would McCain like us to start focusing attention on his own bigotted preachers as well….

Steve in DC   October 1st, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Desperation is so transparent. This is hilarious!!!

Trysh, Los Angeles   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I love it!! This – to me – the sure sign that the Republicans are running out the little ammo they had. This is their trump and it didn't work once and it won't work this time. Besides, the video with Palin's Pastor is not just scary, but entertaining as all get out. His voice is HIII LARIOUS!

Oh…and lets all wait for the "bitter" commercials to come out next.

In 5…4…3…2…

Annie, Atlanta   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hold onto your hats, folks. We're going from silly season to downright nasty season.

Anonymous   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Didn't McCain realize that everyone got really sick of his negative campaign earlier in the summer and it worked for a while and then backfired. It makes him look desperate which is not too flattering and surely does not instill confidence in him. If this continues, then the Democrats will have no choice but to show such clips as the witch hunting" preacher on stage with Palin or many of the skeletons in McCain's closet. This could unleash a lot that they don't want uncovered. I'm just afraid that the Republican administration might somehow drum up some foreign policy crisis which McCain would milk for all it's worth. They've done it before and played the "fear" card. They can't be trusted.

Alice   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

why am I not surprised?

the lower McCain sinks in the polls, the lower his campaign stoops

Scott L   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Liberal ad says McCain will die in office.

Conservative ad says Obama heard racist anti american sermons in his church for 20 years.

Gee, I'll take the guy dying in office for $2000 Alex!

Michigan Go Blue   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

When will they ever learn?? We're not interested in this anymore.

American people demand honor, but McCain has lost it. I REJECT and DENOUNCE the old evil McCain!

please   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

sorry – need to correct that post. I should say when I get HOME, I already have hope – hope that we don't have another 4 years of republican socialism for the rick. (see right wing nuts – I can throw "socialism" around too. Pretty cool)

ex VRWC   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Trot out the scary darkies now – its the only desparation card they have left.

David Orbach, New York, NY   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

No one cares anymore. Go away and lose with a little dignity.

lore satt   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

There's only one word to explain that: DESPERATION

Matt   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Pocholo…are you even American? I'm seriously beginning to think McCain has been outsourcing his blog trolls.

gluvnast   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

been there, done that….obama still here.

step ya game up!

New Voter for Obama   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Ahhh the sweet smell of Right wing desperation, there's a saying that goes they never boo great players. It's official Obama's a threat to right wing Ideology and must be swiftboated, it'll be nice to see how their money is wasted.
The election is so much fun

TESAP;SAVANNAH, GA   October 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

WOW AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE. I GUESS…….. DESPERATE..

dave   October 1st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I doubt this ad gets any more votes for McCain than it does Obama. Sure there are plenty of sheltered white folk who will look at Wright's comments and be afraid, but there are also many, many more people who understand his words in their context: this country is on the wrong path and doing lots of wrong things.

michael minorgan   October 1st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

two words……………….desperate scumbags!

markymark22   October 1st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Obama had the chance to avoid this and do the right thing… by breaking ties long ago and not just when he realized Wright was a political liability.

D.Kimbro OHIO   October 1st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

John McCain and his crowd are cowards. So he is down to the smear. What a patethic old man. I guess the poll numbers are getting to him. So they think peolpe care about this mess, when our economy is in near ruin?? He really has lost touch. He needs to mind his temper also (Iowa blowup). I am truly surprised that people would consider him a viable candidate.

Independent woman voter   October 1st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Still voting for Obama. If McCain had picked a running mate with more experience I would have considered him. But picking Palin put a nail in his campaign to me.

J.D.   October 1st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Guess what, people, what Wright was saying about 9/11 is that we can't trample on the people of this earth and then not expect them to react. Israel was created by the Western powers and imposed on the people of Palestine (notice we didn't give the Jews a piece of the U.S. or Europe). Then the Jews treat the Palestinians like garbage for several decades and we act surprised that the Muslims hate us. Wright is right, the chickens were coming come home to roost. I'm a patriotic American, but it doesn't mean everything we do is right. We need to be critical of our own behavior and live up to our ideals.

David   October 1st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Yawn. Old news, long since dealt with and put to rest. Nothing new here except I guess it shows Republican and their ally's desperation if they're rehashing old issues that have long been known and discussed.

jay in da bay   October 1st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Time to get nasty, i smell desperation….& these are supposed to be the "moral" party. Problem is, Americans are sick of it…this will backfire, as has almost EVERYTHING that the Republican machine has pooped out..lol

banderson   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

What kind of name is POCHOLO or maybe you mispelled it and meant Pinocchio with your lying nose. Everyone and I mean everyone knows that this is one of those Misdirection, deception and propaganda tactics of the Republicans. First, they figure out how to get around campaign finance rules which John McCain supposedly championed, then they try to bring up dirt that has been brought before. Pathetic!!! Let's talk about the issues and how we can help the American people stay in their homes and pay their bills.

Andrea in TX - Republican   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

This is exactly why some groups don't deserve tax cuts; to spend this kind of money on a dead issue at a time like this troubles me and confirms my choice to vote democrat for the 1st time in my life.

I'll also bet that Sen McCain and Gov Palin will not come out against this group and the ad…

JohnLee   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

THis is pure desperation by McCain and Company and it is sad. Just when I think mcCain and the republicans can't stoop any lower, they drop like a rock! What happened to the moral straight talking McCain I once knew?

Sarah- ARIZONA   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

mcshame is pathetic….. How dare he.

look at palin she had a woodoo witch prayer done on her.

pathetic.

ANGY   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

old news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Gop looser

Anonymous   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Trot out the scary darkies now – its the only desparation card they have left.

My State Is Blue! Yours Can Be Too!   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Who Cares….
This is old news.

please   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

All this ad is going to do is raise more money for Obama. I'm sending in another $100 tonight when I get hope. Thanks GOP for encouraging more participation from me.

terry   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Well…didn't we know that this was coming! They were probably hoping to release this closer to the election but are responding to the recent polls!

Samilton   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

The closer we get to D-Day the uglier it's going to get from MCain. He has nothing else to hang his hat on.

I feel sorry for him. He really thinks the American people are stupid.

McCain should retire and live out the rest of his life stress free – he can AFFORD it.

It's not going to work!

Obama '08

Even Steven   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Okay, the gloves are off. Time to release:

The Wasilla witchdoctor pastor footage
Angry McCain footage (take your pick)
"Keating 5″ footage
Aerial wolf killing footage
Alaskan Independence Party convention footage
McCain missed 65% of this year's Senate votes (including the new GI Bill)
Cindy stealing meds from her charity
McCain's extra-marital affairs including with Cindy

Wendy One   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

It's about time the heat was turned up on "NOBAMA"! Where's all his off-shore campaign money coming from?? Who's trying to buy the election for him?

History Repating   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

MoreoftheSame = Rezko

Dubya = Ayers

MooseHunter = Rev. Wright

..And in case ya didn know it :Sen WcCain made a stop in Washington last week to borrow dubya's ear piece before the debate.

Tom   October 1st, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I love Rev Wright!!!

Beverly, NYC   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Okay Obama no more Mr. Nice Guy unleash the 527's time to bring up the Keating 5, and Miss Cindy's theft and drug issues.

Dee in Atlanta   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

So, snake charmer-witch hunting preachers are okay now? It might be a really good idea if the folks with the pebbles place them gently back on the ground since there's a real possibility the big rocks could start flying soon. Pitiful effort.

sdofelmier   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Let's talk about Mr. McCains infidelity to his first wife, and Cindy McCains adultry when she beded down with John. If the McCain people (Carl Rove) want to open up the judgment of each canidate based on their personal lives, then this is fair game as well.

Jerry in Missouri   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

The truth hurts, doesn't it?

NObama…No Way…No How

Wake up America   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Desperation at it's ugliest!

Republicans have sunk to the lowest of the low.

So much for being the party of morals.

It didn't work before, and it won't work now… been there done that.

JayT.   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Are you a fearful and ignorant person? If so, send your campaign donation to McCain/ Palin because they will come up with a lot more scary, ignorant images for you.

Barack & Roll   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

I'm sorry but this story was sooo 6 months ago! Did no one hear about the oodles of scandles Mccain was involved in? Cough Cough…KEATING 5!!!

Republican Woman For Obama   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

WOW! THAT WASN'T PREDICTABLE AT ALL!!! LMAO!

Dready1Rasta   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Haven't we seen this movie before?….Yawn……Oh, and by the way thanks Hillary…..we won't forget.

JASON FROM LOS ANGELES .   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

IM SICK OF THIS CRAP!!!!
SOONER OR LATER THAT KEATING 5 ISSUE WILL BITE MCCAIN IN THE A.. BEHIND!!!

Neil   October 1st, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Can you say desperate?

Mark   October 1st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Folks, these are the issues! I don't like McCain, but Obama has too many skeletons in the closet. The truth doesn't go away, even if you want it to.

Sorry…

CM   October 1st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Here comes the kitchen sink strategy which is only given credibility by those already looking for a reason to justify their vote for McCain.

Doubt this 'swiftboat' tactic will work twice for the GOP. I doubt if they'll like if Pastor Mufti (Palin's witchdoctor) makes an appearance in ads.

Donna   October 1st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Anyone considering voting for McCain–or needing corroboration as to how unsuitable for office he is–should read the comprehensive piece about him in the new issue of Rolling Stone. It addresses his character deficiencies, his lapses of integrity, and the utter lie that his "Maverick" image is.

bibek   October 1st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I knew this would happen sooner or later.

The republican's will do ANYTHING to win the WH.

Shame on you.. how low can you go?

help us all   October 1st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

this is old news

Scott A   October 1st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Racists or bigots…that's the only way to describe the people making these ads. Hypocrites as well since I doubt they'll run an ad about McCain and his Keating 5 involvement or Palin and her pastor in Nebraska.

Only morons would buy into these type of anti-Obama ads.

Frank   October 1st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

The more negative that the right-wing goes, the further behind McCain gets.

You would think that they would learn eventually. But maybe they just can't help themselves.

The evidence is accumulating that conservatism is actually an obsessive-compulsive disorder, not a political ideology.

MikeH   October 1st, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Vile lies from Republican racist-hate NAZI's.

Real Americans won't fall for this. Its a foul stink that will blow over, just hold your nose.

GiveMeABreak   October 1st, 2008 6:00 pm ET

DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES… TACTICS!!!

The McLame camp will do anything to get elected. People are smarter than this, it worked with Bush but not this time idiots!!! FEAR MONGERING WILL NOT WORK THIS TIME!!

The McSame camp has no campaign, no substance so they go negative and try FEAR MONGERING! IT WON'T WORK!! PEOPLE ARE SMARTER THAN YOU GIVE THEM CREDIT FOR.

Obama '08/'12

Cindy   October 1st, 2008 6:00 pm ET

This is too obvious. It's going to backfire.

sdofelmier   October 1st, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Let's talk about Mr. McCains infidelity to his first wife, and Cindy McCains adultry when she beded down with John. If the McCain people (Carl Rove) want to open up the judgment of each canidate based on thier personal lies, thn this is fair game as well.

Carrie Pa   October 1st, 2008 6:00 pm ET

John McCain knows that he can't win. Palin's fifteen minutes are up. So here comes the desperation ads!

Melinda, Houston   October 1st, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Desperate GOP idiots are scraping the bottom of the barrel. They have no dignity, and therefore deserve no respect. McCain has lost this campaign.

Obama/Biden '08

Fair and Balanced   October 1st, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Swiftboating is the Republican way. The party is full of rich white men who will do anything to win. Just look at the corporate board rooms of this country. It is these fat cats who have walked away with millions of golden parachute dollars before their companies tanked. Shame on these greedy ole-boys. They are the biggest terrorist group in America today.

Salina, Washington, DC   October 1st, 2008 6:00 pm ET

DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES… TACTICS!!!

The McLame camp will do anything to get elected. People are smarter than this, it worked with Bush but not this time idiots!!! FEAR MONGERING WILL NOT WORK THIS TIME!!

The McSame camp has no campaign, no substance so they go negative and try FEAR MONGERING! IT WON'T WORK!! PEOPLE ARE SMARTER THAN YOU GIVE THEM CREDIT FOR.

Obama '08/'12

McFraud   October 1st, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Haha!! McCain is using his final grenade, he has NOTHING! No Idea's, No Solutions, No Leadership. John your a small, small, little man…

jw   October 1st, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Jeez John, what a slimeball you are.

Tim Hardiman, Nashville,TN   October 1st, 2008 5:59 pm ET

2 words: Keating Five.

VA 4 Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Yes, the GOP definitely needs to stick to the issues.

Eli   October 1st, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Its about time O was held to the ground on his ties with these people. I guess it is about time his chickens came home to roost.

Rita   October 1st, 2008 5:58 pm ET

That is sooooo predictable!!!

Ex-Republican for Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Obama distanced himself from the nut jobs he accidentally came across in his life time.

McCain put his nut jobs on his campaign team and on the ticket as his running mate!

Try again you neocon world domination hitler youth republicans, it's not working this time!! We are kicking you out on your hiney's, and it will be worse the more you try to lie!

Obama '08: The ability to lead, the wisdom to change, the plan to succeed

Antoinette from New Carrollton, MD   October 1st, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Now they are getting desperate

I think most folks are over Rev. Wright though

mb   October 1st, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Same old (and I emphasize OLD in regard to McSame), crap! No one is surprised though. We were all wondering when the swift boat would come roaring back.
Pathetic.

Jean, Indiana   October 1st, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Hillary already tried this one, as well as "Joe six-pack."

Ain't working.

Huckabee's premiere was pathetic — Wright and Ferraro. He's gonna sink, too.

Your comment is awaiting moderation   October 1st, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Yawn…..haven't we seen this movie before?……and by the way, thanks Hillary….we won't forget you.

Mike from CA   October 1st, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Just another sad attempt by McCain and his piss poor decision makings.

As a former GOP voter I am sad that I voted for Bush both years and cannot support McCain because of Palin. She is a disaster.

NO FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE IS DANGEROUS AND PALIN HAS NEVER SEEN RUSSIA.

Atlian   October 1st, 2008 5:56 pm ET

NOT THIS TIME!!

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 1st, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Well, it looks like my comment didn't make it….
I just want to say that again to all of my fellow supporters of Barack Obama, I LOVE YOU GUYS!
You give me hope for the future. YOU are the ones that I have been waiting for. You prove that YES, WE CAN! SI SE PUEDE!!
We need to stay focused and continue to WORK in order to elect Obama to the office of POTUS!
There is only one thing I am concerned about, and that is the future, and the only way that we are going to make it is TOGETHER

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA

Loud & Proud Leftie   October 1st, 2008 5:34 pm ET

You are kiddingme with this recycled nonsense. C'mon moveon.org-let's get down and dirty.

Jack   October 1st, 2008 5:34 pm ET

This speech is no match for Sara Palin's pastor's sermon about
Alaska being a refuge in the last days, and witch hunting. This woman is far more scarier than Rev. Wright. And besides, when I go to fill my
gas tank up at $4.00 a gallon, Rev. Wright is not standing at the pump,
but the republican ghost is. They are the one's we should fear.
Palin is anti-woman, bans books, no foreign policy credentials, and
a threat to our national security. This is what can REALLY hurt Americans
and for this they should be fearful.

Kathy   October 1st, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I can not believe we are back to the desperate republican tactics. PALIN is an IDIOT. I am discussed with the christian right and I am a ministers wife. I pray daily for the people of America to vote with their intelligents. I know why people turn away from GOD it is the christian right GOD save us and them.

SV   October 1st, 2008 5:34 pm ET

HOW WOULD MCCAIN LIKE IT, IF (OBAMA ) PUT AD OUT ABOUT
HIS DRUG POPPING WIFE

AntiBrenda   October 1st, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Desparation signs. This is the Mr "clean campaign" Mcain was preaching. What a bunch of losers?

Jack   October 1st, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Rev. Wright poses no threat to our national security. Sara Palin is
a direct threat to our security because she has no foreign policy
credentials whatsoever, and ignorant to boot. She is more dangerous to our country than Wright. John McCain should be ashamed of himself.

Lorna, NY   October 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Here we go! The polls are up for Obama and the swiftboating begins! DON'T THEY KNOW THAT IT WILL NOT WORK THIS TIME! THESE PEOPLE ARE A BUNCH OF IDIOTS!

Mizzy   October 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Ahh, the sounds of the right wingers becoming scared…
Are the new polls alarming you guys?
Think this Rev. Wright is going to work 6-7 months later?
Get a grip, Repugs! Is this the best you can do?

Obama/Biden '08/'12

Dan, MA   October 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Obama-Wright connection attacks are as old as McCain. Let's hope they both die out soon.

Syymone   October 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

The desperation continues……………..

Independent from GA   October 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

This is desperation to a new low.

Tim   October 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Just donated $100.00 to Obama Campaign. Let's all show our support!!!!

Elana, Melbourne Florida   October 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

oh just stop it already- Wright didnt effect obama in the primaries and it won't effect him now- stale and old- dontcha got anything else? that ship has sailed…..

Curtis in North Carolina   October 1st, 2008 5:33 pm ET

McCain is really beginning to take on the look of a loser.

Obama08

Crazy Cat Lady   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

The McCain campaign must be feeling really desperate, to be unleashing the 527 swiftboaters already. Pity for them all this garbage has already been raked over during the primaries; there aren't many people still swayable by it at this point.

LOL   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

here we go again zzzzzzz

and stop with the ………………. crap, learn how to use punctuation

Jude   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Here's we go…Repubs trying to scare voters…No way..No How..No McCain-Palin!!!

Just Human   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Can we hear some thoughts from McCains ex-wife on what she might have to say about him too? I'd think she might not have some nice things to say either but, fair play. Just because someone said/says something does not mean someone else is responsible for that now does it?

Lee in Ohio   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Scare tactics based on race. The specialty of the extreme right. Remember the Willie Horton ad from Poppy's campaign.

redhead from Toronto   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Lisa, We LOVE Florida, especially today, your skies are BLUE, your water is BLUE and your state will be BLUE on Nov 4.. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

Steve   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

This will undoubtedly help the McCain campaign……collapse.

ralph   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

What happened to all the so called pumas?

Amy   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I knew when the McCain campaign became desperate they would bring Rev Wright up again. What about Palin having hands put on her by a Kenyan pastor with a history of being a witch hunter? We haven't had to worry about issues like that in several hundred years!

Enough   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

This is a reflection of a campaign that will sink lower than a snake's belly. What about the Keaton Eight McShame? What about leaving your first wife in her time of need to marry your mistress? Your charactor causes extreme concerns…by simply looking at how and who you slected for your VP.

Eric   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I hate saying "I told you so" but I predicted this ad 2 days ago. Let's not forget McCain had promised not to go down that road but as you know, who believes this guy has any principle left.

But it will get more vicious than that, don't be fooled. Within 5 days, you will see an ad with Larry Sinclair, I guarantee. The GOPs make a Banana Republic looks sophisticated.

OS   October 1st, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Where is Palin's Witch Craft ad.

You GOP play cheap games and are wiling to go any length to win the election.

katiec   October 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Isn't everyone sick of the republicans??
They cannot run on accomplishments as they have none.
They cannot run on issues, education, economy, health
care, deficit as they have irresponsibly almost destroyed
our country.
They cannot run on record as they are criminal.
All they have is dirty politicing and the American voters
are sick of it.
By the way, am sure glad palin's pastor rid her of
witchcraft. Unfortunately the witch part remains.

Shari, NY   October 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Democrats: I am warning you – do not be complacent even if Sen. Obama is 100 points ahead. Satan is at large!

John, FL   October 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

This is sooooo primary season. *snoooze*

Rob   October 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

We want a Veteran;and a true AmericanObama's wife said-for once I am proud of America.The rest of her life she sounded like Obama's Minister.Save us from these anti-americans.

jim hawkins   October 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I wish someone would really check McCains record as a POW…

NO MCCAIN/PALIN   October 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

THIS IS NOT GOING TO WORK….THIS IS HORRIBLE!!!
HOW ABOUT PALIN'S WITCHCRAFTY CHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

dennisec   October 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

HA ha the organization must be a secret cover up Cindy and John Mccain's personal pocket.

Sweetie   October 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

This is the reason Obama is not a viable candidate!

McCain/Palin-08-In a Landslide!

ha ha   October 1st, 2008 5:31 pm ET

oh man! is this all they have left?

hahahaha!!

i normally only give the enemy a kiss of death, but i might have a little heart in me to spare you republicans a wish for good luck…cuz you're gonna need it!

pffffthahahaha!!!

Morgan   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I'd take Rev Wright over the witch chasing pastor of Palin's.

Mike   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Obama/Biden supporters: Let's answer this garbage with our votes! And I mean voting now. Over 30 states have established an early voting process, and some of them have begun already. I know that here in Ohio, you can vote now by going to your county Board of Elections office.

Answer the smears by going out and voting for Obama/Biden today! Take a friend, neighbor, or family member with you. Let's make sure that our votes get counted, and let's take back our country!

MLD   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

OK Let"s bring on the Witch Chasing Pastor in Alaska.

Why don't you ask McCain when is the last time you've even been in a church?

Dr. Proctor, PHD   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

This speech is no match for Sara Palin's pastor's sermon about
Alaska being a refuge in the last days, and witch hunting. This woman is far more scarier than Rev. Wright. And besides, when I go to fill my
gas tank up at $4.00 a gallon, Rev. Wright is not standing at the pump,
but the republican ghost is. They are the one's we should fear.
Palin is anti-woman, bans books, no foreign policy credentials, and
a threat to our national security. This is what can REALLY hurt Americans
and for this they should be fearful.

chelle   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

You do realize that the Reverend Wright has been highly respected for many years? That on the basis of one overly scandalized speech, people have decided he is a horrible person? The man also makes beautiful speeches. The Weatherman did his time, grew up out of the 60's and is now a respected professor at a university. Rezko will pay for his mistakes as well. As for the reduced price…..so?????? Was it illegal? Oh wait – no it wasn't…. so who cares?

Stephy   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

An ailling economy at the verge of a depression (according to the most pessimist), and the most that the republicans can do is actually what they do best: "swiftboating" which got us all in this mess in the first place. I can only pray that America has learned from the mistake of the past…
This is just the republicans at their best

TJ   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Now, this is sad. When Obama is leading in the polls, the poor, pathetic conservatives try to find any way to stop the momentum. They will even resort to lying. What Jeremiah Wright said has nothing to do with Obama's personal beleifs. To try to link the two is akin to linking McBush with the words of the not-so Rev. John Hagee. That is absurd, and the conservatives ought to be ashamed of themselves. Wait—they aren't ashamed of how Bush stole two presidential elections, they're not ashamed of how unbridled greed on Wall St has caused this financial meltdown, they aren't ashamed of all the blood that has been spilled in Iraq needlessly, etc. So I guess the conservatives have no shame.

CL Relf Deltona Florida   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Is this the October surprise?

David   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Here comes the HATE machine, also known as the radical right-wing fanatical conservatives.

NW Dem   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Just shows how badley Obama's judegment is!

Never Barak Obama (PUMA)   October 1st, 2008 5:30 pm ET

look who is back – are you sure about those poll numbers?

Hillary Democrat   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

WAKE UP AMERICA…this ad is not from the McCain campaign. But this should make us wonder about Barack Hussien Obama and his ties with Ayers. VOTE MCCAIN in 2008 and HILLARY IN 2012

SO WHAT!   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

And this is excactly what the GOPS are promising us, more attack on americans, and the rest of the world. Not solutions for the failing economy, how is this helpful in our current status???

Maureen / Newman, California   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Looks like McCain has nothing positive to sell about himself. So why not lie and try to make the guy he's running against look negative? You can fool some of the people some of the time. But eventually people tire of these ads and seek the truth in other ways. Like reading, and watching debates.

Chest   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

again I say to cnn this is new "WHY" with all that you can inform people about with all this is going on.

Cody   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Hmmm . . . I don't think it will play. Maybe if this was new info, but people have already heard about this stuff. We've already moved past it. This is only going to further solidify the image of the Republicans as filth mongers.

Melly   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

this was the cheapest add I saw in a long time. It did not connect with me at all. It seemed very desperate attempt to lower Obama's judgement, but we all know him much much better now.

A suggestion for REPUBLICANs,
THIS IS OLD NEWS

Obama/Biden 100%   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

to POCHOLO…..are you slow?

Paying Attention   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Forget rev Wright. We should talk about paying $150 each to shoot wolves and having women pay for their own rape kits.

Bad choice McCain. Let Palin talk with the real media.

Dee   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Hey POCHOLO, if that's your real name,

How about commenting with some substance instead of connecting with ignorance? Oh I forgot your a McCainight..

Jean, CANADA   October 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Goodbye John!!!!!!

It certainly wasn't a pleasure competing in this presidential election with ya!!! While were busy fixing the nation goodluck to you in hell!!! LIAR!!

ENJOY you be in familiar company.

OBAMA 08, 12

Phil in KC   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

McCain's campaign strategists have studied Rove well. This is as low as anything he would have put out. So maybe the Obama campaign needs to put out a commercial about McCain's Keating 5 involvement. Given America's attitude toward Wall Street and the big financial institutions right now, I doubt they'd take kindly to that.

Rose   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

KEATING 5, Sarah Palin's Witch-Hunter, McCain's dubious military service, McCain's adultery, Troopergate–and this is just SOME of the ARSENAL Obama has to play with. Bring it on.

Obama/Biden08

suzyku   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

These people are scum and liars! Anyone who actually has a mind knows better!

Phil, Ashburn, VA   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Mcshame you ought to be ashamed of yourself. All republicans can do is spread hatred. See you on Nov 4th.

aka   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

While Reverand Wrights words were disturbing, it should not be the focus of the campaign. I attended a church for years and years and there were MANY sermons that I had some problems with. Also, preachers say many off the wall things that make good sound bites but you have to listen to them in context. While I completely disagree with Reverand Wright's remarks- I disagree with Sarah Palin's preachers just as much. While Obama was not at this sermon, her preacher is actually over her praying about ridding of withcraft. Strange. Then there is the group of preachers who have outright questioned McCain's beliefs- they have stated he knows nothing about the bible and never talks about a single time he has connected with God since Vietnam.

Jean, CANADA   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Goodbye John!!!!!! It certainly wasn't a pleasure competing in this presidential election with ya!!! While were busy fixing the nation goodluck to you in hell!!! LIAR!!

ENJOY you be in familiar company.

OBAMA 08, 12!!

Al   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

We have not seen the worst of it. The Hoover/Bush/McCain/Palin circus will pull every trick they can to confuse the electorate. I hope voters will be able to see through it this time but then again, I thought voters would have been able to see through it in 2000 and 2004…

Credit Card Republicans   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

We can make ads with Palins Pastor that hunts witch doctors.

white repub   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

if thats the best they can do..hell i'm voting for BO..i want to hear some issues

ran   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

So when it comes to the Republicans: "you can't teach old dogs new tricks". How pathetic these people are.

Vote Obama/Biden and only other Democrats to get this country back for the people.

Debby   October 1st, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Well at least these are true ads that have been proven. I wonder where factcheck will be on this probably no where to be seen.

NW Dem   October 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

It just shows his poor judgment. This dog will hunt!

Jean, CANADA   October 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Goodbye John!!!!!! It certainly wasn't a pleasure competing in this presidential election with ya!!! While were busy fixing the nation goodluck to you in hell!!! LIAR!!

ENJOY you be in familiar company.

OBAMA 08, 12

judy, Wisconsin   October 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I think they should start running the footage of Sarah in her church saying that God wants the Iraq war and the Alaska pipeline. Also the witch doctor laying hands on her and praying.

Anonymous   October 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Macain is behind this AD. If not why don't he ask those full for nothing friends to stop it. American is suffering and the fundation of our economy is no longer strong. So American wake up and pay back this big full Reps.

perplexed   October 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

THIS IS SOOOO LOW.

redhead from Toronto   October 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

P.S. Half a MILLION $$'s on this muck. What a waste, who watches FOX News? Not me, don't want my brain addled…

NW Dem   October 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

These issues do show Obama's lack of good, sound judgement. They are fair game just as any record of Sen. McCain's.

I think this dog will hunt.

Glenn in California   October 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Oh, and hasn't this horse already been beat to death?

Ken   October 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Jeremiah Wright and William Ayers, hm? Do they really want to open this up? Because they're going to get Palin's pastor that hunted a witch in Africa and the Keating Five in return. And in this day, the Keating Five is likely to get a LOT more attention.

Lydia   October 1st, 2008 5:26 pm ET

McCain insulted America by choosing Caribou Barbie (and we've always been told blondes are dumb). McCain needs to focus more on trumpeting what he will do for America instead of trying to swiftboat Obama.

Michael   October 1st, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Ayers was a Univ of Illinois at Chicago professor not a Univ of Chicago prof. Do you guys even bother to fact check?

Megan from San Diego   October 1st, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Ah, the McCain desperation is in full force. It is really sad, haven't we already been through the whole Rev. Wright deal?

PATHETIC ATTEMPS…I'm sure we'll see more in the near future.

Irma in North Carolina   October 1st, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Can you believe this mccain camp doing this, how can any one get so low is beyond me. Why dont they mention the deal where John commited adultry, do we want that kind of morals in the white house, plus we dont need four more years of Bush. Please let God perform his task of taking these two out of the election.

Defend Our Constitution   October 1st, 2008 5:26 pm ET

This didn't work during the primaries, and for very good reasons — it just doesn't reflect at all on Obama. Now McCain wants to try it again?

Sure, go ahead and waste your money. I'm sure the people who donated to the McCain campaign (including all us TAXPAYERS, since he's using public financing!) are livid that this is the best use they could come up with for their money.

Kristina, Seattle   October 1st, 2008 5:25 pm ET

It didn't work in the primaries. It won't work in the general.

Is this the best they can do?? Pathetic, laughable, and desperate.

Lynne - Seattle WA   October 1st, 2008 5:25 pm ET

They may say the ad is from an independent group…but everyone knows it comes from the Republican party.

They must really be afraid….fear brings out the UGLY in people.

Kate   October 1st, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Time to queue up the tape of Palin's pastor giving her a blessing to protect her from 'witches'.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 1st, 2008 5:25 pm ET

same old GOP smear tactics…. lies and innuendo… because they have nothing to offer Americans but an extension of Bush's 8 rotten years.

Rezko loves Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:25 pm ET

It's not Swiftboating if it's true. Thank God they released these attacks. It's about time they did. There is no way someone can honestly argue that Rev. Wright's views are good for America. Not even the smartest liberal (oxymoron, I know) could argue that a "man" who sat in those pews for two decades would be good for America either. I'm glad that Obama is getting an upswing now, but he will surely drift back. Mark my words, on November 3rd the race will be neck and neck. Socialist policies will not ever be accepted in America. It is not my job to put liberals' kids through day care (ie early childhood education). McCain understands that this economy needs to keeps jobs in the US and keep investment and capital flowing. Obama will only stifle that. Obama's supporters are too blinded by their cultish loyalty to see the truth. Obama started it with his dishonest Rush Limbaugh ad, now McCain's only obligation is to release this ad, a Bill Ayers ad and the Obama cocaine ad. I'm afraid all the peruvian marching powder is affecting Obama's judgment.

Jeff   October 1st, 2008 5:25 pm ET

This is a really cheap shot at Obama. At the same time why did he have to go to such a radical church that clearly attacks white people? Is it a Chicago thing? A Black radicalist thing? Maybe it's just a liberal thing. It's very strange. Obama has nothing to prove: he's a nice guy with a first rate education and should have no problem effectively debating McCain but to date aside from his pleasing personality, has little to offer about how he will bring about the change we need.

Bama for Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:25 pm ET

POCHOLO,

Give it a break, all the republican are during is trying to gain ground in a losing battle. America is in this shape because of the republican. Republican has had control of the majority control of the House and for 8 plus years. …And if republicans want to bring in pastors, what about the witchcraft, sprit removing, pastor of Sarah Palin? We didn't get much airtime on that because America was to busy trying to fix the mess the republicans have left the us in. I suggest the republicans check for crazy pastors in their own backyard before they go any further.

jfs Memhis, Tn   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

POCHOLO …………………………………….

NO ON CARES…………DUDE. That does not affect our Economy, Staying in our Homes, Keeping our Jobs, or our cildrens future. You all need to forget these SILLY ads and put the money in a savings accout !!!!

Dougals, Los Angeles   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Un impressed…

WhiteWomenforObama'08   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

When all else fails, enlist the racists to help, huh McCain?

dustin   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

i think we should put sarah palin's witch doctor in a tv ad

Rick   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

But will the media investigate Obama's ties to all these losers? Of course not. They'll dig through Palin's cousin's neighbor's garbage cans to try to find something incriminating but they won't lift a finger to find out why Obama thinks these anti-Americans are so wonderful.

gerri   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Lets get their names and where they live,or can anyone just smear someone and get away with it?Dont let them hide behind a curtain,we do have libel laws.

SO WHAT!   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

"POCHOLO" : I know it is hard to understand for some people but lets be objective about the candidate. I do agree with you that Rev wright is nuts but you know we haven't seen Obama acting like this. Obama doesn't have control over Rev Wright. But I understand your questioning this, it is natural.
But remember Obama is not a new senator he has been working in the senate for 11yrs and is well-known, he also has a lot of big wigs supporting him from the very beginning, like Kennedy, Kerry, McCaskill just to name a few. I am sure obama is a good decent man who is being misunderstood.
Thanks

Dave in NYC   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Oh Lord, not this AGAIN – get ready for it folks, if you think the Election has been nasty so far…. the GOP is about to get REALLY UGLY with their swift-boat style attacks.

AMERICANS ARE SICK OF THIS KIND OF FEAR MONGERING!

Jen, Gainesville   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

The McCain campaign is shameless and desperate. Compared with Palin's pastor, Wright is a small problem.

Concerned INDEPENDENT CT voter   October 1st, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Who honestly hasn't heard about this yet?

Who didn't expect it?

-V

Karrie   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Rev. Wright? Oh yeah, that guy we've heard about like a THOUSAND times!!

The Republicans don't get it. The country is sliding into the toilet, banks are failing, the investment banks are gone, people are losing their homes, their jobs, some have had their life savings and pensions wiped out, credit is shrinking away. The taxpayer has to put up 700 BILLION dollars, and McCain still wants to talk about something that happened 40 years ago (Ayers). People don't CARE about dirty politics. We've got bigger fish to fry!!

How would McCain like it if the 501(c)4 groups started beating the Keating 5 drum?

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

and Palin attended all sorts of whacko churches….. no one cares.

Filipina   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

McSame you are sooooo desperate, get used of Obama the President!!!!

Christian Fort Lauderdale   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Its ABOUT TIME!! Most of my friends HAVE NO IDEA!! Most people were NOT paying attention during the primaries and are BARELY paying attention NOW! THIS ISSUE CHANGED MY VOTE!! I have always voted Democrat. This is my first vote for a republican president.

Frantz from Atlanta   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Desperate time calls for desperate measures.

J.MCKINNEY   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

We were warn about this and we are ready to reject it NO WAY NO HOW NO MCCAIN/PALIN

concerned white privileged female citizen   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

How about talking about the economy? When losers have no real solutions, they deflect to issues deemed irrelevant. Rev. Wright = Old Business; the economy = new business. McCain/Palin are stuck in the past, Obama in the future. With the poor economy isn't it smarter to deal with the future/issues that the American people are most concerned about. It's clear that NO ONE cares about Rev. Wright. McCain/Palin: NO ONE WILL LISTEN UNTIL YOU OFFER SOME SOLUTIONS AND QUIT PLAYING IMMATURE POLITICAL GAMES! YOU'RE NOT EVEN GOOD AT IT!

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

same old GOP smear tactics….. nothing to offer Americans but lies and innuendo… pathetic.

v.ananthan   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

THIS IS THE ONLY ONE CASE THAT I TRUST WHAT OBAMA SAYS…

Does Obama Palin Comparison?   October 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

20 years in the front pew, and Obama couldn't tell until this year that his pastor was a racist…Hmm…

There is nothing that you liberals can say that will make change this from what it is…Obama tacitly agreed with this man, until it became politically unfavorable to continue to do so.

KJL   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

On Youtube there is a video of Sarah Palin getting blessed by some nutty preacher to give her prosperity and protect her from "witchcraft" of some form or other. This was part of her preparation to run for governor.

the other jd   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

the repubs are desperate…they weren't going to roll this out until the last week of october

Joseph L   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

TRUTH HURTS.YOU CANT HIDE FROM IT,YOU CANT DENY IT OBAMA,NEXT MAYBE YOUR NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND WILLIAM AYERS WILL BE ON TV BLOWING UP THE PENTAGON.

Frank from Peterborough   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

To any American with enough sense to come in out of the rain they will see the desperation in a man gone past the edge of sanity as his advanced age has left him almost morally bankrupt with the scruples of an alley cat. McCain is toast and the world is laughing at him now instead of at Americans.

Otanes - Atlanta   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Fine. Let’s see some ads with Palin’s Witch Hunter pastor!

FactCheck   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Really? Is this the best that the Republicans can do? Well, I guess it's all over then. You gotta hand it to Bush and Cheney, they always had something stowed away in the closet for a special surprise not a rehash of week old meatloaf.

James In Oregon   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

If McCain & Cronies want to open up this dead wood again , they are in for a big surprise.

kevin   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Time for some other PAC to launch a commercial to remind voters of McCain's inclusion in the Keating 5.

NYFN08   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Y. A. W. N. Like a fish out of water, a campaign gasping for dear life.. Speaking of fish out of water, be sure to tune into tomorrow night's debate!

nitro   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I find it hard to believe anything Rev. Wright said was racist, it may have been unpatriotic but it wasnt racist. So get out of here and find another way to save a sinking ship.

Lisa T   October 1st, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I've just donated another $120.00 to the Obama campaign! Everytime the McCain camp spews such hatred I will donate more! Hmmm…Palin pastor "witchcraft session"; Palin pastor "time of rapture"; the list is too numerous on the Hokey-Pokey that she is involved in!

Turning Florida Blue!!!!
Lisa Taylor – Lake Wales, Florida

gerri   October 1st, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Lets get their names and where they live,or can anyone just smear someone and get away with it?I THOUGHT WE HAD LIBEL LAWS.

whatever   October 1st, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Well this should bring out the keating 5!!

james   October 1st, 2008 5:21 pm ET

It's October, is there an October surprise coming?

Francheska Georgia   October 1st, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Palin attended a church in which the pastor speaks of having defeated witchcraft…that Alaska will be the last hold out during the Last Days and the Republican Party decides to drag out Rev. Wright AGAIN!! Can't they find NEW material to try and smear Obama with?

Republicans= Me First Country Last   October 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Up next: Hagee, Robertson, the Witch Hunter and Mrs. Palin speaking in tongues debut!

INDEPENDANT VET   October 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

NOT ONLY JERMIA WRIGHT . HOW ABOUT WILLIAM AYERS HIS TERRORIST BUIDDIE , THEY WORKED TOGETHER FOR OVER 20 YRS, AN HIS DEAR FRIND IS THE ONE THAT BOMED OUR CAPITAL , THEN WE HAVE ANOTHER ONE OF HIS CLOSER TIES LOUIS FARRAKHAN WITH ALL KINDS OF ROOTS. THEN HE IS GOING TO EMBRACE PRESIDENT MAHMOUND AHMADINEJAD , THAT WANTS TO WIPE ISRAEL OFF THE MAP.

WE ALLL KNOW THAT HE IS FOR KILLING A NEW BORN , YET HE WOULD LET A TERROSIT SIT AT HIS TABLE .

NOW WE HAVE COMING OUT AFTER THE ELECTION A THESIS FROM PRINCETION ON MICHELLE , THAT SHE STATES DUTY IS TO PUT BLACKS BEFORE WHITES , AN SHE STATES I AM OBLIGATED TO UTLIZE ALL MY PRESENT AND FUTURE RESOURCES TO BENEFIT THE BLACK COUMITY FIRST AND FOREMOST .

ADD THIS ALL UP , AN THERE IS MUCH MUCH MORE , AN YOU REALLY WANT SOME ONE LIKE THIS TO OCCUPY THE WHITE HOUSE .

WELL I DO NOT THINK THE WHITE HOUSE IS FOR SALE JUST YET.

Schulzz   October 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Yawn. Reverend Wright got more coverage than any issue. This has not helped Hillary and won't help McCain. Just shows how desperate they are, and that McCain has no honor left, just lies and smears.

len2000   October 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

This is really low. Given Palin's history and McCain's issues with his own pastor… I ask you:

Do we really want to go there???

Give it up, people. This is an old song that we've already heard before, and it didn't work. Everyone knows his comments were taken completely out of context, and Obama has proven his patriotism and love for his country (he's been proving it his entire adult life).

Think about it for a minute. Would you want to be judged based on the words and actions of those around you, and not your own merits?

Robert, Miami   October 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Good.
Americans don't need someone like Obama that loved going to a RACIST AND ANTI-AMERICAN church for over 20yrs!

Obama=true American   October 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Stop stop stop!!

Obama for America by Americans!!

no trickle down...   October 1st, 2008 5:20 pm ET

It was just a matter of time before McShame went from generally dishonorable to down right disgusting!

The straight talk express got abandoned and torched a while back.

fella from Chicago   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Oh, this will work all right. People just need to be reminded about Barack's dirty past just before the election. When the white folk and VFW vet see the racist Wright and Ayers in front of them on TV, they'll go to the polls with those images freshly etched in their minds and vote for the good senator from Arizona. Smart move.

REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

We are so frustrated with the NEGATIVE, ANGRY, DIVISIVE, HATEFUL ads from the Republicans…… VOTERS….. PLEASE VOTE AGAINST (ALL) REPUBLICANS…. PLEASE

D&D   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

This shows how desperate McCain has become…

proudly for Hillary, warming up to Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Desperate, desperate, desperate-

This reverend "controversy" is so seven months ago.

It didn't help Hillary win the nomination, and it won't help a man who agrees with George W Bush 90 percent of the time.

I'm not even sure which "W" is more of a liability- Reverend W or George W.

David NY   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Did'nt they try this already ?

redhead from Toronto   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

God Almighty …. How do these people live with themselves? Why don;t they just come out and say what they really think, as if we didn't already know. Won't make any difference though, GO Obama/Biden, GO,GO,GO, Everybody VOTE, watch out for the dirty tricks from the GOP, make sure your vote gets counted. Today, I am happy, there is HOPE…

Doug, New Jersey   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

About time. If every American who is voting this year knows the truth about Barak Obama then McCain wins in a landslide, well in states with good Americans, the ultra-blue hate America lib states will actually go more Obama if they hear Wright's rants but then again they would vote Osama Bin Laden over any republican anyway. I know, I deal with such people every day.

phoner   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Talk about a failure in judgement. The truth hurts, doesn't it!

A Woman In California For Obama:   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Well, let the games begin… let's hear about Keating 5 and the way McCain left his first (crippled) wife for a greener pasture. The list goes on and on so as I said let the games begin!

T.O, New York, NY   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I said it!!!! It finally has started happening. The only card McCain and the GOP have left to pay is the race & fear card……and trust me they will play it.

Marc   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

'bout time. Obama's racist background and shady business dealings have been swept under the rug by the liberal media. Amusing how you geeks think this is a non-issue. Thanks, but I'll take my loyal POW anytime. I'm proud to say I've convinced many of my fellow Virginians to vote McCain/Palin next month.

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   October 1st, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Ho hum. Old news. That bullet was shot ages ago and Obama survived.

Next!

Jak   October 1st, 2008 5:18 pm ET

I guess it's time to break out the ol' Keating 5 ad now. That should level the playing field.

Observant Utahn   October 1st, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Well, a Democrat 527 need only go for an ad about Sarah Palin's former pastor Ed Kalnins…

DB   October 1st, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Can't wait until the ad comes out showing Palin and the witchdoctor! Only fair……

No McSame   October 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Old news. Just signs that McCain is getting desperate.

Melly   October 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

DESPERATE REPUBLICANS bring themselves to a new LOW

LOW LOW LOW

Texas Chic NOT voting for Va-jay-jay...   October 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Desperate times call for desperate measures I see…

McCain/Palin=Pathetic

Jimbo   October 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Desperation (like these ads) is the final step before concession. Keep going Obama, you are almost there…!

Annette   October 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Swift, just drift……there is a new deal ahead and the majority of American people no the game…

SO WHAT!   October 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I don't really care about his alleged links. Ayers has more links to Clinton since he was the one who pardoned him from the crimes. It was Sean hannity and G. Stepanopoulous who made up this.

As far as Rev Wright goes, Barack left the church and has no ties to it. And quite frankly I saw the sermons from this rev. he is nothing like Barack . There is no connection between these 2 guys, Wright is crazy and Barack never acts like that.

rezko is not vital either, there is more scandal with the keating 5 and McCain and trooper-gate with Palin.

thomas from Alabama   October 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I do not think Mccain camp wants to sling mud about preachers. His camp is filled with right wing radical preachers. They keep using religon to try to get people to vote against their own self-interest. People can keep being weak minded and brain washed or wake up and elect someone who is intelligent and can run this country the best.

Anne E.   October 1st, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Is this the best an independent group has to offer?
Its members need to find other work — now.

Micheal shoemac republican voting for Obama in miami florida   October 1st, 2008 5:16 pm ET

i hope sarah can keep the witches off of her, i wouldnt want here to be my president and she speaks with witches…lol

Obama should make an AD with that lol

Wat about the mega pretchers that suppor McCain and said that the holicost was an act of GOD

LOL

OLD NEWS McCain

Kelly   October 1st, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This is old news, can you guys please come up with something new. Forget it, you don't have to, there will be plenty of new material to come out with once Gov Palin takes the mic tomorrow night.

Fav   October 1st, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This was bound to happen!
Sick Republicans are getting desperate and will, obviously do ANYTHING to scare us away from voting for Obama.

As a staunch Clinton supporter, i am now praying and hoping Obama wins!!

There is no way that such a couple of loonies can take over the White House – w/ all honesty, i fear McCain and Palin more than I do Bush, (and I've already seen all his atrocities)

Paula   October 1st, 2008 5:16 pm ET

We are waiting for McCain to denounce this…………………..unfortunately it won't happen. He will do or say anything for the "top prize". A quote directly from his book.

ohio   October 1st, 2008 5:16 pm ET

hahahahah weak mccain is loosing his mind \. Mccain stop the ads get back to work dude

DX in TX   October 1st, 2008 5:15 pm ET

McCain has become “The Manchurian Candidate!” They have replaced his brain with a computer chip and Karl Roves is at the helm. The American people are tired of ruthless politicians. Change is not just a slogan! Change is what the American people want. This election is for ALL Americans, not a select few!

Melvin   October 1st, 2008 5:15 pm ET

And i thought the GOP was the party of morals!

gEnie   October 1st, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Mccain camp are desperate at this time , they will do anything to change our mind but they can't fool us anymore………..we had enough for eight years and it's time for a better change. Obama/Biden yes we can…………

Michael   October 1st, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Here comes the swiftboat!!!!!

Republican Mom for Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Obama does not attend that church anymore. He was not there for that sermon and did not hear those comments. He is no longer a member of that church. Google it, fact check it, use common sense.

Paizley   October 1st, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Here we go. Desperation at it's ugliest!

Crystal   October 1st, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Mccain is an old pathetic fool. Mccain is getting very desperate. When Obama gains in the polls Mccain sinks to new lows. I wonder what he is going to come up with next.?

jfs Memhis, Tn   October 1st, 2008 5:15 pm ET

How dare they !!! Time to get the 527 on Obama's side to release the Palin Pulpit Witchcraft Excorsim………… At least she is in the photos and it was done just last June……..

Karen, Arkansas   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Wow, these repubs are grasping at anything they think will work. Yesterday it was Clinton in the McCain ads. The repubs should have fully vetted the pit bull.

Susan   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Can you say desperate???

Steve   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

McCain……Keating 5……Maybe these surrogates should think VERY carefully about this can of worms they're about to open.

Michael   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Fire up the swift boats! Palin's proven to be a dud, McCain's "Country First" thing over the bailout turned out to be a cheap stunt. The GOP face dissention in their own ranks and half of them won't support their own president. And the latest polls give Obama a significant edge in several swing states.

They're scared. From here on in, they'll be fighting REALLY dirty. It starts by trotting out this old canard. Hang in there Barack — you can beat 'em.

Obama-Biden '08

37-year-old First Time Voter   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

The rethugs idiots can't run on issues so this is all they got left. This will not work because everyone already knows about this.

America will be free again   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

People pls remember that McCain has two pastors controversies…that will hurt him in Ohio, Fl and soo on…I hope Obama campaign go for that too….tit for tat.

Why is McCain so Angry?   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Pocholo,

There were no other sermons that were racist. In fact, this one wasn't racist. You can go to RolandSMartin on Itunes and download the podcast of the ENTIRE sermon.

Don't you think that if there was something else they could try to use, FOX would play it everyday?

It's about the Economy. People have not forgot about Jeremiah Wright, that was like 7-8 months ago. People care about the Economy.

This shows the Republicans are getting desperate.

Christina   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

This is so yesterday's news!

alicia   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Once again racism will show its ugly head. What about the Keating 5 when will that come to light again. Can the Republican stick to the issues, oh they can't because they always try to piggy back off Obama.

sick and tired   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Well it's that time. Obama said it was coming. We can not let anyone scare us from voting for Obama. Let's show these grops that this tactic will not work this time. Not now, not ever, not McCain and not Palin.

moveon   October 1st, 2008 5:14 pm ET

move on with this non sense. we heard of all this before. please come out with new ideas that will help people suffering.

take my advice and you may succeed.a

Obama/Biden 100%   October 1st, 2008 5:13 pm ET

J. Wright has shown his is loosing his marbles, just like McSame. I think it comes with old age and craving power. This is old news….NEXT!

Puzzled   October 1st, 2008 5:13 pm ET

They are so desparate, the Rev. Wright and Tony Rezko stuff is old news.

Kevin from Seattle   October 1st, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Okay, here we go again with the fear and negative tactics. The act of desperation. McShame!!

Tina   October 1st, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Here we go again. Last ditch efforts to rile up the people against Obama. Well, when they bring up McCain's past about him being envolved in the Keeting 5 and his extra marital affairs then we'll be talking.

people are tired of hearing about this crap! America is in trouble and no one wants to hear this childish crap!

Vincent, Great Lakes, Illinois   October 1st, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Geeze, maybe the left should do an add with McCain offering his wife up in a top less biker contest, or how about showing a crippled woman sitting on the curb in the rain with three children as he rides off with Cindy in a Limo.

Give me a break this is foolish and anyone with a half-brain knows it.

Chris   October 1st, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Attack with smears/kitchen sink instead of point out McCain's stance on issues? I'm SHOCKED!

ostriches burying our heads in the sand   October 1st, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Finally!!!….the Repugs have managed to sink to an all-time low!!!

Former McCain supporter now for Obama!!!   October 1st, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I am on the floor laughing!!!! This is the most pathetic add ever. It is the last flailing actions of a dying campaign. Americans are not stupid and you just wastes $2M of McCain and Cindy's money!!!! LOL!!!!!

Tanya   October 1st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Ok,
So are we going to run the "laying on of hands" to protect Sarah from witchcraft video?

MD in GA   October 1st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Everything including the kitchen sink. Sorry but swiftboating won't work this time…

Independent   October 1st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

What does this do for my wallet and health care that I need. ahhhhhhhhh

(takes a deep breath)

REPUBLICANS LISTEN WELL. This is NOT 2004!! The country is in dire situations right now. This silly stuff will not work and will instead make you all look increadibly foolish.

I really do not give a damm who anyone knows. I just need help right now and your party has yet to give me any tangible policies.

So STEP UP!

Don   October 1st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

The Trickery has started and Karl Rove is all over this. They are stoping at nothing with the scare tactics. We will not be fooled again. This is old news Mr. McCain and it will bite you hard.

Obama/Biden 08/12

37-year-old First Time Voter   October 1st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Okay, now it's time to bring out ads about barracuda's pastor. It's time for Palin's witch doctor ad. It's time to bring an ad about Palin's husband relationship with AIP. It's time for Keating 5 ad, it's time for casino ad, it's time for an ad with McCain's lobbyist and their ties to Fannie and Freddie.

Louis   October 1st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I never thought they would get that desperate–game over, thanks for playing.

Silence Dogood   October 1st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

As a progressive liberal I will not vote for someone who went to a racist, antisemitic church for 20 years. That was not OK then, it is not OK now.

Vote Green Party – 100% inclusive.

Obama/Biden 100%   October 1st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Pull out all the kitchen sinks….MSame and his Palin Puppet are not going to pull the wool over our eyes this time….WE REALLY ARE SMARTER THAN THEY THINK!!

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 1st, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Yeah, but I never saw Obama hug Wright the way McCain hugged Bush.

America will be free again   October 1st, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Let McCain now swallows his statement about not going to support any ad that includes Rev wright…..Leadership by example…lol
Liars

Barney   October 1st, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Keating 5 McCain helped those guys – sling at us, we sling back

Glenn in California   October 1st, 2008 5:11 pm ET

I guess this just goes to show that any idiot with money can run an ad.

Just say NO to Bush 44.

No Hillary = No Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:11 pm ET

It's about time Americans are being reminded of Obama's racist affiliations and his and his wife's sudden transformation into Mr. & Mrs. Patriot., surrounded by rows and rows of American flags as backdrops embellishing their images. Actions speak louder than words and what I remember seeing is Obama not bothering to lift his arm to say the pledge of alligence. How arrogant. How disrespectful.

Mike   October 1st, 2008 5:11 pm ET

I was wondering when the slimy right-wing would use their "trump" card. This only shows their desperation.

Jasmine   October 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The desperation ads are being released. I'm still waiting for the Lie of all Lies, The BIG one.

IAMWMD   October 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Time to break out Sarah's witchdoctor videos

Obama/Biden 08

Palin aint our Hillary   October 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

You can try but nothing is stopping Obama now!!!!

s.positive   October 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Well Well Well losers still digging deeper as if we will suddenly change our mind for four more years of this mess. YOU MUST BE KIDDING YOURSELVES…

Krystyn   October 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Wow, bringing up old dirt because your numbers are sliding McCain? America has already hashed this Rev Wright thing out.

Should we now bring up McCain's infidelity? HIs ties to the Keating 5? His ties to Graham who de-regukated everything in sight?

Dangerous game McCain is playing. You'd think he'd stop and take his campaign back from Rove and the other puppet masters, as this style of politics doesn't seem to be as effective this time around.

Harry   October 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Its about time somebody started calling attention to this.

Denver loves Obama!   October 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Here we go again, the RNC spin machine. Completely tasteless. These lies have been dispelled time and time again. Obama cut all ties to Rezko after he found out about it and all the money that he received from him, he donated to charity. The RNC is panicking. They are pulling all punches. This will be seen as a desperation move.

You want to read something shady. Google: Keating 5.

McCain's campaign tactics have stripped away everyone ounce of respect I have for him. It's full on despise now. What a joke. Grow up McCain.

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   October 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

You knew that this garbage was coming, especially when ALL of the polls showed how far McCain was falling back!!!

Ohio for Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:10 pm ET

WOOOWWWWWWW HERE COMES THE LOW-ROAD GUTTER EXPRESS…well, at least this'll make people realize John McCain left his honor at the door

I wonder if he cares that people are so disgusted by his campaign, that they're willing to disregard even his military service regarding him as nothing more than a dishonorable sleaze

Micheal shoemac republican voting for Obama in miami florida   October 1st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Boooooooooooooooo old news,,

And people need to listen to the full context of Rev wrights comments… he was talking about the many innocent lives that the US have Killed….

But this is old news… we heard that durning the primaries

Obama 08

WillCNNPOSTTHIS?   October 1st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

This is all they have?

This is six months old

This election will be a landslide for Obama.

tennisguypitt   October 1st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Okay… who didn't see this coming?

Obama/Biden '08

Obama 08   October 1st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Not a good idea RNC…just ask Palin about her Pastor, Cindy about her drug habit, and McCain about the Keating 5.

chelle   October 1st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Are you kidding me? Conservatives may not want to open this up…

Keating 5, Witchcraft, speaking in tongues, Alaskan independance, cheating on spouses, open investigations, "curing" homosexuality, and the list goes on…….. Shall we really go down this disgusting road??

Central Scruitinizer   October 1st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Well I guess in all fairness Obamas campaign should dig in with the Palin/voodoo ritualc with Rev Moothy. This is a definate sign of desperation on the Mcsame camp so its gonna get nastier and dirtier. Maybe about time for Obama to go nuclear and bring up the Keating Five and how he sang like a little birdy for the vietnamese. I think these are available for viewing?

Here we go again!!   October 1st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I think the Rev is good for Obama's bid for the White house. Anyone who listen to this man spew that crap is a idiot. Rev Wright is insane it was best for Obama to distance himself from him. Now if we bring out Rev Wright lets bring out "speaking in tongues" pastor of Sara Palin and John McCain controversal pastors.

It's only right!

carlo   October 1st, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Obama has already been tried in the fire, and has come out as pure gold. This issue is old. Can you say Keating Five? You know, a scandal where McCain dodged prison with that POW sob story he always falls back on.

Independent for McCain   October 1st, 2008 5:07 pm ET

It's about freaking time that this stuff comes up!! I believe that Obama's friends are huge in this Presidential election. Especially folks who are considered your religious mentors!!! Obama even said it himself! I'm glad it's finally being brought up!!!

suzie q   October 1st, 2008 5:07 pm ET

hmm…
that's all they have, bigotry, fear and hate-mongering?

NEXT!

Cuban-mama-4-OBAMA   October 1st, 2008 5:07 pm ET

NOT ANOTHER………..ATTACK AD…….WE ARE SO SICK OF THIS!

Its obvious that the GOP strategy is attack……demean……attack!

Republicans CAN NOT win on the issues so they attack, distract and demean.

Republicans DO NOT GET IT that they are losing BECAUSE of their constant negativity………. that's all they have.

Please,people, wake up, do not let Republican-hate-fear-and-war mongers fool you again!

Lala   October 1st, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Are you guys for real ? You know this just shows how bigoted many americans still are.. Voting for McCain is going to send this country to the depths like it has never seen before.

victor,nj   October 1st, 2008 5:06 pm ET

This story has been told already. America needs to learn more about the Keating 5 scandal now.

PA for Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:06 pm ET

is it all they got? i smell desperation in the air…

Veteran for Obama   October 1st, 2008 5:06 pm ET

It won't work!!! Enough said.

James Cox   October 1st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Been there and done that….next?

s   October 1st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

The GOP needs to stick to the issues.

POCHOLO   October 1st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

m r,,,,,,,,,,,,,,o b a m a,,,,,,,,,,,,,,e x p l a i n,,,,,,,,,,,,h o w,,,,,,,,,,,y o u,,,,,,,,,,,,

n e v e r,,,,,,,,,,h e a r d,,,,,,,,,,,,r a c i s t,,,,,,,,,,,,s e r m o n s,,,,,,,,,,,,i n,,,,,,,

t h e,,,,,,,,2 0,,,,,,,,,,y ea r s,,,,,,,,y o u,,,,,,,,,,w e r e ,,,,,,,,,,,,a t,,,,,,,,,,t h e,,,,,,,,,

c h u r c h

What are they thinking?!   October 1st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Oh good grief. That dog won't bark. We've heard this song already.. Can't the republicans to come up with something original? zzzzzzzzzzzzz

ralph   October 1st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

And so, the swiftboating begins.

Comments have been closed for this article

subscribe RSS Icon
About The Ticker

The latest political news from CNN's Best Political Team, with campaign coverage, 24-7. Sign up for our twice daily Ticker emails. Got a news tip or feedback? For complete political coverage, bookmark CNNPolitics.com.

CNN=Politics Screensaver

CNN=Politics ScreensaverTap into the power of The Situation Room. Download this powerful new tool that keeps you posted on the latest political news from the campaign trail.
Download (4.1 MB, PC only)

Follow us on Twitter

CNN on TwitterGet Ticker updates the moment they appear online via the Web, SMS, or instant messages.
Follow politicalticker

Categories
CNN Comment Policy: CNN encourages you to add a comment to this discussion. You may not post any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, obscene, pornographic or other material that would violate the law. All comments should be relevant to the topic and remain respectful of other authors and commenters. You are solely responsible for your own comments, the consequences of posting those comments, and the consequences of any reliance by you on the comments of others. By submitting your comment, you hereby give CNN the right, but not the obligation, to post, air, edit, exhibit, telecast, cablecast, webcast, re-use, publish, reproduce, use, license, print, distribute or otherwise use your comment(s) and accompanying personal identifying and other information you provide via all forms of media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity. CNN Privacy Statement.
Home  |  World  |  U.S.  |  Politics  |  Entertainment  |  Health  |  Tech  |  Travel  |  Living  |  Business  |  Sports  |  Time.com
Podcasts  |  Blogs  |  CNN Mobile  |  Preferences |  Email Alerts  |  CNN Radio  |  CNN Shop  |  Site Map
© 2008 Cable News Network LP, LLLP. A Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP