(CNN) – The fund-raising prowess of the Obama campaign may be put under a microscope, if the Republican National Committee has its way.
The RNC announced that it plans to file a complaint with the Federal Election Committee Monday that seeks an audit of the more than $450 million donated so far to Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.
The complaint will address two issues highlighted in a recent Newsweek report about the Obama campaign’s fund-raising. First, the RNC will ask the federal agency responsible for enforcing campaign finance laws to audit and inquire into whether the Obama campaign accepted any money from foreign nationals, a contribution source prohibited under federal law.
“We believe that, based on the law, the Obama campaign has accepted contributions from foreign nationals and has knowingly done so through at least its failure to reasonably investigate where all this money is coming from,” RNC Chief Counsel Sean Cairncross told reporters Sunday.
Listen: RNC announces plans to ask for an audit of Obama camp's fund-raising
The FEC defines foreign nationals as foreign governments, foreign political parties, foreign corporations, foreign associations, foreign partnerships, individuals who are foreign citizens, and immigrants to the U.S. who do not have a “green card,” showing they are permanent residents or are lawfully admitted to the country.
Second, the RNC plans to ask for an audit of possible excessive contributions to the Democratic nominee. “The Obama campaign has a track record of accepting these,” Cairncross told reporters, referring to recent FEC requests directed at the Obama campaign to explain what appear to be multiple small donations from single donors listed in the campaign’s finance reports which violate the contribution limits when aggregated.
The Obama campaign was quick to turn the McCain camp's critical eye back onto McCain's own fund-raising. “Because of campaign finance issues, John McCain has had to return over $1.2 million to donors who potentially violated the law with their contributions," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said in a statement Sunday. "We look forward to a thorough investigation into whether John McCain’s campaign has returned all of the money it raised from foreign nationals," Burton added.
The Obama campaign also responded to the RNC's claims that it may have received some contributions prohibited by federal law. "Without accepting a dime from the Washington lobbyists or corporate PACs that have funded John McCain's campaign, our campaign has shattered fundraising records with donations from more than 2.5 million Americans. We have gone above and beyond the transparency requirements by disclosing our bundlers and the levels of contributions they raise. We constantly review our donors for any issues and while no organization is completely protected from internet fraud, we will continue to review our fundraising procedures to ensure that we are taking every available to step to root-out improper contributions,” Burton said.
As the primary season ended and presidential race turned to the general election phase, Sen. Barack Obama announced that he had decided not to take public financing – a declaration that appeared to go back on his earlier commitment to work out an arrangement about public financing with the Republican nominee.
Watch: I'm opting out, Obama says
Sen. McCain, however, decided to take public financing during the general election race and is now limited to spending the $84 million given to his campaign by the federal government. Because Obama declined public funds for the general election, his spending is not limited by federal law.
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They would. My concern.
Palin,
Madeleine Albright?????
Madeleine Albright?????
Madeleine Albright?????
Madeleine Albright?????
Madeleine Albright?????
Madeleine Albright?????
The RNC is all a bunch of haters who are seeing their power slip away. sorry so sad.
This reeks of desperation from the McCain camp! Very pathetic move!
Meanwhile, can we also audit 6 billion or something like that, THAT had MAGICALLY disappear under this administration, while we were conducting a war in Iraq? And oh, the 5 zillion machine guns or ammunitions that were also lost?
How about that?
Another case of McCain's No Last Straw Left Behind program.
Desperation is sad; McCain should not be dragged so low by his folks. Makes me not want to vote for him!
Fine, as long as T. Boone Pickens antes up information on how he funded the Swift Boat Vets!!
And contributions from foreign nationals – you think Bush got any cash from the Arabian Peninsula?!?!?! Where was the request for investigation by the GOP then?!?!?!
cry me a river!
accept the fact that the American people are funding obama's campaign!
HAHAHAHAHAH breath AAAHAHAHAHAHAHA breath. Wow the republicans are seriously desperate. The republican brand is a mess, sooo much wasted energy trying to tear down Obama and no time building up the country.
Where is Obama getting his money from. Who are his contributors and what are their real names?
Ah, and some of us had long suspected this!!! They need to look very closely to potential donors from radical Islamic countries and their agents, specifically Iran and Syria!!!! Don't be surprised if it turns out that millions were sent by such entities! I am glad someone finally is waking up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CNN: please don't censore this one!
You might want to look into the financial contributions too the
McCain / Palin campaign by Achmed Chalabi !
McCain's Brain Owned by Achmed Chalabi
This time, it's his chief foreign policy guy, Randy Scheunemann,
who Achmed Chalabi, Iranian agent, corrupt banker, and general con man .
Follow the crumbs and you find the Truth .
Those that forget the past are doomed to repeat it !
Fallow the money, not the Moose !
Al the best to you at CNN,
More will be revealed !
Here we go with the swift boating tactics. I bet that were McCain's campaign contributions put under a similar microscope, irregularities would also surface. Hope they are prepared for that. I do not endorse wrongdoing by either party, but with this coming to light as McCain falls deeper into the abyss, one has to wonder.
Once again, the republicans offer NO plan, NO help. They only wish to elevate themselves by knocking down the democrats.
Its sad and it won't work.
More Republican bullcrap to change the subject
How desperate are the republicans right now? What new lows will they go to to try to salvage this disastrous campaign of fear mongering and lies. Well tit for tat I expect to see a similar move being made by the DNC. McCain isn't a white knight, I'd like to see where he is pulling in his money from.
Another desperate attempt by the McCain campaign to find something...ANYTHING that makes Obama weaker in the public eye. Good luck Johnny, you need it.
John McCain, if we could just get you to talk about the real deal that concerning the American People maybe some of this mud sling would stop.
The Republicans will not stop at nothing!!!!
It wont work!
To much durt in one weekend!
McCain and Palin are over and out.
Obama wil be the next President of the USA.
more Republican red-herring maneuvers to distract us from the fact that this Republican President and Repubican Presidential Candidate are responsible for driving this country into a ditch and McCain has no strategy for getting us out.
Big deal. McWhine will do anything to complain about Obama having money. You should've accepted public financing, dude...
Good! A bit of Obama's own medicine.
These people are rather desperate, aren't they?
I could cry! This is totally pathetic. McCain and company have reached a new low.
Don't let the republican psychos poison your minds.
I guess we need to also file a complaint to check the lobbist and arab oil men who have pumped money into the RNC. Let the game begin, we'll see who has the biggest dirt...
Boy.....can the GOP look any more desperate?
Face it, folks: you're losing because you don't have the message or the policies to deal with the real problems we're facing.
It's October ....4 weeks to election....it's "funny time" !!!!!!
I think it's about time – when the sky is the limit – this is another deregulation issue and we all know what happens with deregulation – it opens the doors to greed and corruption. That's exactly what Obama did when he turned his back on campaign finance limits. He did the same thing he is accusing the Republicans of doing – gee when it benefits him it's ok, but when it meltdowns Wall St. it isn't. This guy talks out of both sides of his mouth. Let the audit begin and lets see where 600 million dollars really came from.
Keep up the lies, McCain, with the help of Sara "Harry Potter" Palin.
Obama 50% McCain 42% Go figure.
They should investigate...I am concerned how Obama can get 9 million from a Hollywood party and I am only allowed to donate 2300 for the primaries and the another 2300 for the general election..Something is not right. Also, how can someone pay 10,000 for a ticket to an Obama concert and that be legal???
How pathetic the RNC and Palin and McCain are. They're losing, so they are grasping at straws...sad.
Petty petty people. My parents were republicans, I used to be a republican but this election has caused me to sever those ties forever.
These two nuts plus the RNC have destroyed the republican party for me. Sadly, i'm not the only one that feels this way. I've never seen two nastier mud slinging people in my life. McCain doesn't have the 'nads to look a man in the eye – he thinks he's above us. They can both take their better than thou attitudes and stuff them. My God you just can't poke enough fun at these people – they don't get that the world is laughing at them, not with them. McCain doesn't have a clue where he is from one day to the next. Why won't they test this man for the early stages of alzheimers. There should be psychological testing for anyone running for the presidency and vice presidency of this country. Instead the republican party has a couple of loons trying to take over this country. The RNC should be tending to the problems it has let get out of control within its own party instead of poking their nose in Obama's business. They created this mess, they should be cleaning it up.
Gee it's October and all of a sudden the GOP wants an audit of Obama's donations.....hmm what could have made them wait this long?
Well now, let's return the favor. All thos big corporations and lobbyists that mcCain loves so much!
The desperation of the RNC/McCain campaign is stinking up this race!!!!
The McCain campaign will do anything to try and distract from this election.It's so clear that he has a blind ambition to claim the title of President but he has no ambition at all in actually bring the president.
Flailing, really flailing. Rhymes with... could be out sailing? Ailing? Baling? ... Failing?
Hey RNC:
Erratic, inconsistent ...
Synonyms: antagonistic, capricious, conflicting, contradictory, disagreeing, discordant, discrepant, dissonant, divergent, fickle, fox, immiscible, incoherent, incompatible, incongruous, inharmonious, irreconcilable, irregular, mccain, paradoxical, repugnant, uncongenial, unpredictable, unstable
Ya betcha!
I wonder will the RNC also show their contributions to the public.
Desperation is a stinky colonge.
Anything to take the voters eyes off what is important in this election.
No more, Eight is Enough!!!
What's good for the goose is good for the gander. If the RNC wants to investigate Obama's contributions, there should be an investigation into all contributions going into both the McCain and Obama campaigns.
Fair is fair, right?
RNC and JM camp are beyond shameless. These people are worthless. If you have ANY honor, fight in an honorable way. JM is a disgrace to POWs and veterans.
I think Obama is going to be president !
nobama = desperation.
quit drinking the kool aid
Pathetic, Obama has raised more money than any politician. It is statistically obvious that some people would donate more than allowed. How is this a reflection on the campaign? I think the DNC should start an audit of McCain’s contributions, I’m sure we will see the exact same thing.
what a shame mccain has resorted to this. they just can not believe that people just like me donate 10. to 25.oo as often as we can to help him become an outstanding president that can bring us out of the sewer. funny how they whined when palin was being investigated but they want to jump on this. they are such a joke to the united states now. poor mccain will go down in history as a bungler and lier that was so power hungry he gave up his own integrity to get what he wanted. palin is the one mccain needs to be afraid of. she is going to take his job from him at all costs.
GOP= losers. pack up and go home already. we the American people are sick of all the silliness.
Just grumpy grandpa McSame grasping at straws because he is out of ideas, out of patience and just about out of time.
His support of failed government for the last 20+ years does not represent any form of "Change" I can believe in.
And the throwing of the kitchen sink begins..
I guess if you can't win fair and square, this is a likely tool.
Obama, of course, is no stranger to these tactics. When he saw he couldn't win a primary in Chicago, he went after petitions of others, most notably a very well known woman candidate who would have beat him in a minute. He simply ran her out of the race, and VOILA! He became the state senator, and here we are today.
All these tactics are legal. Can't blame the Republicans for taking a page from Mr O's playbook, now, can we.
We would have none of these problems with Hillary, of course, AND she would be 20 points up by now.
But who's counting??????
Shouldn't thorough audits like this be done on all candidates and for all parties? I know the Obamabots will come on here and decry this move. If Obama has done nothing wrong he has nothing to worry about.
The McCain camp is really disgusting. This crap isn't going to work.
Why wait until the last month to bring this up?? Maybe because the dirt slinging, bitter old fool is losing this election. IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID!!!!!!!! But then McCain and co. are the reason we are in this mess. Mr. Deregulator can go to Alaska with his bimbo pitbull and we won't have to hear from them again. I'm a Republican voting for Obama.
Wow I guess McCain would rather win an election than retain the shred of dignity he has left.
Well, RNC, let's see a microscope of Mccains contributions.
Outside of the public financing he has taken.
We know you play every dirty trick in the book and find
loopholes where there should be none and probably,
because you are so use to dirty politicing, they will
be hard to find, but they are there.
Mccain above board. Hey, want to buy a bridge
to nowhere?
Go ahead RNC and because you want to audit donations given by regular American's like me, $5 at a time, I am going to give more money. I will suggest others of you out there who have funded this campaign with your hard earned, scarce money please do the same and let's show the RNC where Obama's money is really coming from. Oh and while they are at it they better come clean with the American people where they are getting their money from!
Boy I tell you. We can't beat the guy on the issues,so we'll see where his money is coming from.
Yeah, while they are at it , loook at all the donations coming from the sleazy McCain campaign. bunch of losers and whiners these republicans trying to destory the candidacy of a person who has a vision rathar than help the country in need. Repulicans are truly thugs.
this is garbage when McCain broke finance laws during the primaries. In addition, there should be an audit of McCain campaign fundraising. Reports have shown that people are making large donations to the campaign. who are these people making large donations? the rnc have fewer donors than Obama, but they have more money. it does not make sense. come on dnc and file a counter audit on the rnc.
The repubs are very desperate... they are just envious that they cannot beat Obama in fundraising..
distraction, distraction, smear and fear. they'll stop at nothing but I'm encouraged that Americans aren't buying the republican's twisted spin on facts.
Let's target the McBlame and RNC camp donations, too! We all know they are crooks and liars!
WOW!!! I wonder how many "terrorists" the RNC will dredge up?Of course we know that no Big Oil or financial entity would cheat.I mean just look at the propriety of Enron and many financial institutions that donate to the Repupettcan Party.The piousness just oozes from Cheney and company.In History,the truth will come out about the illegal activities of both parties during this Administration,and it won't be very pretty.God save our country.
Such desperation. It's actually quite sad. I'll save you the work, I donated twice to the Obama Campaign. It wasn't much, but that's because I don't have much left after 8 years of this tragic Bush regime and its inept handling of the country.
Well, turnabout is fair play. DNC, let's have a look at McCain's books too. He continues to push for money on his website. Let's see where that money is really going.
.... Look what happens when we start to get uppity... They'll just audit us.... Whatever it takes 'eh John?
Dirty tricks....What a shame....
This means that if terrorist contributed to obama he is going to give the money back to the terrorist? Or obama going to say I will give the money to charities. And the media will be happy and wont talk about it any more.
Has anyone asked Oboma what he did with the $126,000+ that Fannie Mae Freddie Mac gave him in 2005 when McCain was warning people about the housing problem. I guess CNN doesn't want anyone to know about that.
From WorldNet Daily
From 1989 to 2008, Dodd received $165,400 in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac campaign contributions, including contributions from PACs and individuals, followed by Obama, who received $126,349 in such contributions since being elected to the Senate in 2004.
In contrast, McCain warned of the coming mortgage crisis as he pressed in 2005 for regulatory reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Misdirection, deception and propaganda, this is the Republican way. The McCain camp is clearly trying to use everything at their disposal to change the subject from the economy to something else. If I was the Obama campaign I would demand a audit of the McCain camp to see if they are following campaign finance laws since they seem to be still holding fundraisers for their party.
mclames attempt to smear obama will back fire.No new ideas just smears
Here. I will help those dim bulbs at the GOP. I gave the Obama campaign $50.00.
Now you can go look for the other $539,999,950.
The only reason that the GOP is doing this is for bad publicity. Using completely false statements, the GOP is attempting to bring Obama to the ground instead of focusing on the issues. The last couple days have been especially bad. First Palin practically calls Obama a terrorist, something that I would not stand for if I were him, and now this. It is really quite pathetic how the leaders of the GOP and McCain camp have decided to run their campaign, show some dignity...
I love the double standard of these Republican hacks...Palin doesn't have to respond to a supena, but Obama should submit to an audit? Every election cycle I wonder how far these punks are willing to go...I'm never dissabointed
Let the desperation begin for them! Obama 08
Come on, GOP. Put your resources into helping your guy instead of trying to tear down the other guy - especially if it's on random and likely improbable grounds. Get over it.
OBAMA 08
These Republicans are disgusting. They know they can't win, so they will do anything to smear Obama. I wish all Republicans and their supporters would jump off a cliff. USA would be a much better place.
Desperation sets in thick. The G O P is going to lose it all this election. The Dems will run the entire country and it's about time.
AND THE REPUBLICAN SCAM GOES ON !!!
IF THE DEMOCRATS STAND FORE IT, WE WILL FOR
CERTAIN AS A NATION REACH A POINT OF NO RETURN.
All they can do is attack the next guy because they have nothing to go on on their own merrit, it's sad and pathetic and the American people will not fall for it, your gonna be pulling out of more than Michigan soon enough, I can't wait to see the next pollings!
Oh my...what sore losers! the McBush's camp is getting desperate.
These Mcsame guys just will try anything to win, now this shameless camp want to look into campaign contributers, give me a break. SHAMELESS CAMPAIGN NOT FIT TO LEAD OBAMA/BIDEN "08"
Are you totally serious!!?? We should be hearing what the McCain/Palin is going to do for America, you know the America that they seem to say they love and they are apart of and we hear nothing! Why is that? It is because it is the same as Bush and McCain can't talk about it because people will see it is the same as Bush, if he says something differently right now Obama will be all over it as once again, eratic and lies so he and the RNC have no choice but to go after Obama with things like this, and they wonder why they don't have other minorities joining the party. They are coming across of a nation of White Bigots and Iam WHITE AND ASHAMED!
This is another instance of McCain scrambling to try and discredit his opponent, nothing more. They can see the presidency slipping through their fingers so they are making up ways to try to knock Obama out of the race. They don't think they can win outright so they're trying to pull a fast one on the American public, but they just don't seem to get that we can see right through this.
The RNC is getting desperate!!!
These people are grasping at straws. They will do everything and anything in this last month in order to win. McCain is so erratic, I won't be suprised if we have another attack between the Georgians and the Russians. McSame is an evil man. America beware of this.
Well... I gues we be gettin too upitty for em.... Shoot, well just audit em! .... Whatever it takes eh John?
Desparate old MCane, and arh Short Skirt-
I know John, pimpin' ain't easy. Don't ask for what you want,y ust might get it-
AIP, KEATING 5, AIP KEATING 5, AIP, KEATING 5, AIP, KEATING 5...
Bring it! Obama have the American people behind him. Nothing will stop this movement.
One House
One Car
One Spouse
One Nation!
Johnny and co. will do try every DIVERSION tactic to bring down the Democrats. So much for talking about the ISSUES!
Even if it were true..........gotta wonder why SO MANY PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE U.S. WANT OBAMA TO WIN......
'CUZ McCain and Palin will DESTROY what's left of America!
Congratulations......OBAMA/BIDEN. By stopping to focus on ISSUES bothering on our standard of living, the Republican party is showing that they lack the capability of the leading us through the economic mess we have found ourself under the eight years of REPUBLICAN PARTY rule.
What a shame to Party that has lost touch with us.
Anything but the issues. Now you are jealous of how much money he has received. Is it just me or does anyone else wonder why a "war hero" and his team whine like this?
\Wake up America, time for a new day.
Lets keep grasping at straws...AFTER ALL, WE CAN'T BEAT THEM ON THE MAIN ISSUES THAT MATTER TO MAINSTREAM AMERICA!
God help us all!
Desparate takes desparate measures...I am a normal everyday, average intellectual, blue collar, six pack type person and thinks Palin is laughable and is not ready to run this country. My next door neighbor could run if that's what it takes. Tina Fay did an excellent job again last Saturday portraying Palin for what she is...a not ready to be president type person...maybe president of the student council...and McCain lost it by choosing her. This country is not ready for change if McCain wins this and deserves what she gets.
The smear has begun....not this time....the RNC and McCain's arrogance isn't going to swift-boat another election to their candidate.
OBAMA-BIDEN 2008
.... Desperation is a stinky cologne
Since the GOP has done nothing but destroy our economy, get us into an illegal war, ruin our environment, send our jobs over seas and make getting health care impossible for all Americans, they now want to cripple and smear the campaign of the one more than half the country has chosen – because they have nothing to offer but more of the same politics – politics that benefit the rich and the multi-national corporations that have sent our jobs to China. They call this putting 'country first'. I call it dirty, sleazy, filthy politics. The politics of losers.
Wow....they are really scared aren't they?
If That's the case, please investigate McCain too. Republicans are breaking all the riles and laws.
This is an anticipated situation as near as I can tell. When I contributed to the campaign earlier this year, I filled out a lot of paperwork including a copy of my driver's license. I contributed office supplies to the local Obama campaign and I had to estimate values, etc. I don't think there should be any problems, but if there are, then they should be addressed.
Hey McCane-
Wanna BET that this strategy won't work?
They will do anything to discredit Obama. What about the use of Cindy McCain's business jet for McCain to use. Isn't that a HUGE campaign contribution?
They DONT need to audit this guy campaign contributions, what they should be auditing is themselves and all their rich money stealing lobbyist pals. Waht a BUNCH of HYPOCRITES!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, give me a break. Are they hoping this lastest gambit will throw the Obama campaign off its stride. I don't think so!!!
Typical. First swiftboat tactics now this...how anyone could want these joker running our country any more is beyond me...anything to make Obama look like a criminal when their own party has two of the biggest crooks in the world in office.... (in case the unintelligent don't get who I'm talking about – Bush/Cheney)
It must be a hard pill for the RNC to swallow that they are losing the election. McCain/Palin can no longer focus on the issues because they do not have answers. Instead all they have to resort to are lies. The american people are not that dumb.
Here they go again... The repuglicans are doing virtually everything to win.
RNC's answer to everything is send in the lawyers – to block Troopergate, stop Americans from voting ... and now this.
More desperation. How pathetic.
This is outright rubbish. I think the RNC should first of all audit itself before talking about others. The followership of the Obama Campaign movement is in the millions. IF everybody donated $25 every month, that gives him at least $25million a month. And this gives each donor 92 months to coomplete the required $2300 per donor. I think the Repugs are a bunch of dimwits or wise guys who wants to create a distraction in any way they can.
You can't succeed again.
Desperate acts from RNC
It´s time the Republican Party stops doing childish acts and be mature and take responsability for their acts and behaviour and stay at the issues....
Go ahead and check. LOL.
I wonder how much was donated by Al Qaeda and affiliates.
I think the GOP is scared but we are not going to be terrified this time "NO NOT THIS TIME". they tried it the last 2 electyions and were successful.:
they need to do a lot of investigating this phony thank god the rnc is stepping up
Desperation rears it's ugly head. Pathetic.
Anything to take away the real issues,that is the McCain BS Express.As long as they are doing this it might as well do both parties to be fair, in fact that would be the only way to be fair.The McCain has no answers for the economy,health care,and international relations so might as well see if Obama got a few hundred from a Canadian or something.Desperation really smells bad McPalin.
I guess that the RNC is just jealous of Obama being able to appeal to average people while the Republican elitists only care about the wealthy.
You have got to be kidding. The Republicans will stop at nothing to maintian power. They will do and say anything, pretty lousy group of people. I can't stand them.
It's about time someone is looking into the murky, & very dark things going on in the NOBAMA campaign. This guy has never been fully vetted, and the liberal media-especially CNN (not just nbc) is literally not just in the tank for this idiot, but over the top against anyone trying to come out against him. Enough is enough. If elected this guy would turn the USA into a very different place. Our freedoms are at stake, and life "as we know it" will change forever.
His ideas and vision are socialist at best. He has much to hide, and I cannot beleive that he is just gliding through the process without much trouble.
I am black, and I would NEVER VOTE FOR HIM. IF he were WHITE-he would NEVER BE ELECTED.
NOBAMA NO WAY NO HOW.
I am utterly disgusted with the way the GOP is behaving at such a crucial and serious time in this country and the world. They will be surprised to learn that all of this money came from US, the PEOPLE, and the GOP's false accusations and slanderous lies about Obama will be known, and the GOP will look like the fools that they are!!!! I know it's hard to believe because McCain could never get that much from the citizens. The GOP are once again, showing us what a bunch of immature children they are....Obama will win. Face it.
The RNC and McVain are tapping every laundry-sniffing, bottom-feeding, dirty-dealing tactic in their mad rush to grab onto the power of the presidency as the current lame duck sinks into the pond of history. McVain and Palin, and lies they desparately spew in these last days exemplify why we need big change in the current political system. They both practice the art of the big lie, back-stabbing their way toward some kind of victory at any cost.
gops are jealous
Tread lightly RNC...you open your doors to scrutiny as well.
McCain/Palin are getting so desperate! They are trying any trick to try to stop Obama's lead. PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Try to put a plan together to save the economy and help the American people instead of resorting to cheap shots, lies and deceptive tactics. Americans are tired of your campaign strategies.
Jealousy by the RNC!! The republicans are truly pathetic!!
So...was this what the "secret emergency Florida GOP" meeting was about? Scumbags!
The Republican Party and John McCain will try to win, by any means necessary.
Obama/Biden 08
Why would foreign nationals want to give to Obama's campaign??? Is that why he opted out of public financing?
Reports about questionable donations to the Obama campaign have been around for months. It is about time this issue is brought to light by someone.
This is not just about foreign contributions either. There are likely domesctic abuses, also. For example, Mr. Doodad Pro and and Mr. Good Will have contributed to the Obama campaign via the Internet. ($17,375 in the case of Mr. Good Will.)
This is definetely an example of a different kind of politics and change, isn't it? Looks like Obama will do whatever he has to do to win. His character and ethics are starting to shine through. Will the enthralled Obama supporters wake up before it is too late?
It seems to me that the McCain/Palin campaign are so desperate at this point, they now serve their campaign with a lack of integrity and false attacks. Too bad, so sad – Losers!
Distraction, distraction, distraction – that is all McCain can do now. I think I'm detecting some jealousy from the Repugs on Obama's ability to fundraise. After reading this article, I'm off to donate more to the Obama camp!
Crying, whining, poor baby sportsmanship from he RNC. Definitely the pot calling the kettle black.
I smell desperation on the part of the repubs and it smells really bad. Reminds me of a drowning person. They'll try to grab anything to stay afloat...
These Repugs will stop at nothing to win. Disgusting people. Join NEAR (Never Elect ANY Republican).
Barack Hussein is in violation of campaign finance law-let's put him in the pokie with his buddy OJ-two of a kind.
Spare me!! If anyone should get audited it should be the repubs and McSame! They are the ones that have skirted the finance laws this year by moving loans! I am proud to have give the Obama-Biden campaign $100 of my hard earnd money! They are stooping to the low road, something by the way that John Boy siad that he would not do! Obama-Biden will win with decency and honesty!
Obama For Radical Change
The Dems should pull a similar move on the RNC and the McCain Campaign just to keep them honest. This is just another desperate, flailing "Hail Mary" move to distract and tear down Obama. Their guy is out of juice, their VP candidate is interesting but dumb and dangereous, and they have no new solutions for the Country.
another desperate step from RNC......
Yikes...
Republicans need to stop their BSing and focus discussing the issues that the American people are facing.
The republicians are going to try and pull evry stunt they can, but
the bottom line is Obama is going to win. We are sick of the lies and negative campign McCain is running. You've got the stepford wife
for VP and the Top of the ticket with one foot in the grave.And they wonder
why they are loosing.
Now Republicans want the government to engage in some form of regulatory overisght. It's a little late for that.
Just another way for the RNC to attack Obama. Even if it false they will
make the voters think that its true.
if you gave money to obama, you best be prepared to triple-check that you're not cleared off the voting list. the mccain camp is in desperation mode and are scrapping and clawing for votes and supressing votes at every turn. CONFIRM before the deadline to register in your home state!
Wow!!! the mcCain campaign is getting jealous now. So if an immigrant who is not a US citizen or a permanent resident but is Legal in the U.S donates to the obama campaign via his campaign website, how in the heck would he know the person is not a citizen or perm resident???
A bunch of Fools.
McCain and the RNC are really trying harder to find a way to discredit Obama and his compaign. I hope America will see through this!
RNC desperate and will do anything. They are losing BIG TIME. OBAMA CAMPAIGN train is moving on shifting into high gear.
RNC = DESPERATE, DESPERATE, AND MORE DESPARATE!!!!!!!
my my my... the RNC is scrambling around with the scent of defeat filling their nostrils... mmm inhalle... ahhhhh exhale....
Boy McBush is getting desperate.
I guess when you are drowning, you'll do anything you can to save yourself..Yes sir redy, you canna betcha yu snowtires on a that one na.
Go McPitbull/McInsane all the way!!! Don't forgetta da Kitchen sink
So, they'd rather try and attack their opponent than, oh, I don't know....FOCUS ON WHAT THE COUNTRY NEEDS SO DESPERATELY!?! There are so many things wrong in this country that need to be fixed, and they'd rather waste time trying to find something wrong with their opponent instead of trying to find solutions to the problems we are now facing. Our economy is in dire straights, and it seems like McCain and his Barbie-doll running mate Palin don't care about issues.....
OBAMA BIDEN 2008
Of course the world has an interest in who our president is. The rest of the world overwhelmingly wants Obama, and it is NOT for malicious reasons. The Repugs think everyone is as sinister as they are. Most human beings want to see World Peace and know we can't have another war president, or we're all screwed (it doesn't take a genius to understand our country is bankrupt because of the money we have to borrow for this illegal war).
I understand if that is against the rules, and I am confident that Obama's campaign would definitely play by the rules. Lord knows we are going to have to deal with enough election tampering by the Republicans, as we have become used to these last two elections that Bush truly lost. I don't think Obama's campaign would knowingly give the Republicans ANY reason to cry foul.
John McCain and Sarah Palin are digging deep, aren't they? It is so obvious that the two of them are jealous of the impact Barack Obama is having on the American public, and especially in the battleground states. They're both power-mongers who are more ingterested in winning at all and any costs than "putting the country first" - their boring and insincere mantra that is a blatant contradiction when looking at their relentless, dirty, and overtly unpatriotic tactics being employed almost hourly against Barack Obama. Sarah is some Christian. She needs to go back and read her Bible, and the Republican party needs to accept the reality that the American public isnt' as stupid or as gullible as they thought. They're losing and they can't stand it. But I believe race has a lot to do with their being sore losers. This country is moving forward as is evidenced by the pollls. The two of them are stuck in a time-warp, as most fundamentalists are. They're the ones who want to go backwards, so they should consider focusing on more dignified campaign strategies: like what policies they're trying to get us to buy into, but therein lies the problem. They're too busy trying to sling dirt on Barack Obama and I'm praying that the American public continues to see what hypocrites the two are based on their undignified methods of campaigning. And just like O.J. has finally realized, God don't like ugly. McCain and Sarah (you especially) are going to discover this the hard way.
Wow. The republicans are this desperate. I think it should be law that tax returns for the last 10 years should be examined.
OBAMA 08
Given the RNC's obvious desire to insure proper accountability of campaign donations it surprises me that they weren't more concerned about McCain violating his own legislation during the primaries by taking a loan while accepting public financing.
It must have something to do with the polls or something.
part of the RNC kitchen sink tactic and just another way to divert attention away from the real issues going on in the economy.
Keep trying because no matter what you throw out there it wont stick anymore. The American people are just not that stupid.
Let's see a published list of all the money Mr. Maverick has gotten from the Lobbiest and special interest since his campaign started. now THAT would be interesting!
GO OBAMA
Let me guess terrorist donate to Obama. I am one of those small donater who has given multiple times and I will give more. The RNC and the McCain campaign are grabbing at straws and praying that something sticks. 450 million is a breathtaking amount of money, but goes to Obama's ability to speak to people and make them want to contribute.
Obama 08
Crying out loud, Republicans need to say, "ok, we made mistake, so you democrats do it this time".
Go away McCain.
McCain campaign is very tricky, thats why he got his name McShame.
I am asian, and I am glad to be part of this election eventhough I can't vote.
USA is the world land, where all people around the world have been keeping their eyes to this election. And just like me, I believe they have hope...a big hope that USA will be back to the nation that can lead the world, be the leader of this world. And the president is where the engine will be directed.
Europe for obama has proved that most people from Europe love Obama to be USA's next president.
Desperation leads to pathetic behavior like this. They can't even get a response prior to the election and they know it.
The whole point is to make the accusation, not to have the truth of it revealed.
The Republican Party is run by bottom-feeding scum.
My goodness when the going gets tough, the monsters really do come out of the closet. Give me a break. McCain's mistakes are catching up with him and now everyone on the other side has to pay. You people are disgusting. Instead of making up allegations about Mr. Obama why don't you see about purchasing Sarah some hearing aides. Obviously, she is having difficulties quoting others.
The RNC will try anything, go to any means to try and bring Obama down. They are disgusting. They really sicken me, and it's making me filled with hate. They try and steal elections with Judges like Catherine Harris, they have their own media outlet called FOX News to push their talking points. It's so very disgusting to me.
Now they want to investigate the Obama campaign for their huge success?
THEY ARE GOING TO LOSE AND LOSE SO BADLY.
Why dont they let the Troopergate investigation go on? Why do we have to wait until after November 4th for that to resume?
DOWN WITH THE GOP/THE RNC and MCBUSH/PALIN
The party as a whole should be ashamed of themselves.
Republican cowards. Grasping at issues that have nothing to do with this country's problems. It's cowardly, it's tired, and it's a clear indication of the desperation and the frustration experienced by this political party that has almost completely encapsulated this country in a variety of socio-economic, political, racial, and financial stresses. Either play nice, or take a nap.
This is getting old. McCain has stooped so low to do what ever it takes to get the Economics on the back burner. Take our attention away from it by stirring up more BS. I was for McCain, {no more} but this campaign has all but proven to me how deceptive he and his cronies are. Palin puts on the cutie,folkies,and OH YES, "The WINKS " to try to flirt her way to the VP spot. That is the ONLY way she can get where she wants to go.
The women out here are very intelligent and has enough confidence to use their brains not there beauty contest portfolio.
Fine. If they won't play nice we shouldn't either.
Let's talk about the Keating Five scandal.
Let's talk about Palin's annointment by a witch doctor.
And let's even talk about (since they would obviously have no qualms about it)... McCain's ties to the Kosovo Liberation Army.
Play nice McCain, and call back your attack dog (what is it we call a female pitbull?)!
These are the last desperate acts of desperate old cronies that are about to be booted out of office by the next generation of leaders. The sad thing about power is that when it is held for too long, it is all consuming. Look at the soulless individuals trying this tactic now!
Maverick? No, just desperate.
Ha Ha Ha! Just For Making Me Laugh With Your Accusations Im Going To Give Obama Another 50 Dollars! Look For My Name During Your Audit. . . You Will Find It Several Times!
Fine audit me. I have given over 200 dollars to the campaign. My name is Scott Roddy and I will stand up and say that I have given to the campaign because the failed policies of Bush/McCain have gotten us nowhere in the past 8 years. I will give you my address also if you wish. What I would like to see is someone audit McSame.
The Republicans are getting desparate if they're digging through the receipts.
Here we go again with trying to grab anything you can get your hands on. Desperation seems to be in the midst, here
THE RNC IS JUST JEALOUS AND MCCAIN IS RUNNING OUT OF MONEY! This is a transparent attempt at creating controversy where non exists! Low lifes!
The Republicans will stop at nothing to try and win. They will try and tear down this man (Obama) with lies, inneuendo and untruths. I donated $75 to this campaign and I know tens of other people who donated what they could afford.
The Rebuplicans just don't get it and can't do the math. If lots of people give small amounts you will end up with alot of money (ask the tele-evangelists) than a few people giving a large amount of money. They will be tapped out in a small amount of time as opposed to someone who continue to give until they get to the limit or no longer afford it.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Republicans gave money to foreign nationals to donate to the campaign just so that they can try and setup the campaign.
Obama is an opportunist and will say or do whatever it takes to be elected. The democrats and liberal media have not scrutinized, but rather abetted Obama in his dealings and actions as long as they lead to his winning the presidency. Nothing new here.
what else is the mccain camp and republican party drumming up? if it's not one thing is's somerhing else. mccain has run a lousy campaign from the start, and now that he seems to be losing he wants to start trouble. obama has run a stellar campaign compared to mccain's. mccain is nothing more than a lier, flip flopper, cocky, and nasty individual. he may have been popular years ago, but with age he has turned ugly, ugly, ugly. I have no respect for him, and why people would even vote for the man is beyond me. palen is just a puppet, and in her mind SHE thinks she's running for president. did anyone notice in the debate with biden, that she made the comment something about "when she get's her cabinet together" I am surprised the media never picked up on that.
McCain and his wingnut possé seem perturbed by the fact that Obama has outraised them, will continue to outraise them in the months to come, and is outspending them 5-1, so, naturally, they're going to try to bring the legitimacy of Obama's historic fundraising efforts into question... How unbelievably low can they sink? How far off course can the Straight Talk Express possibly veer? It's like a game of darts... Just keep on lobbing as many as you can until something sticks. It's reprehensible. And it's pathetic. The FEC should instead be investigating McCain's continued skirting of campaign finance law and his campaign's attempts to game the system by funneling donations through the compliance fund...
This man does not have the temperament to be president. Nor does he have the honor to lose with dignity.
Look the redumblicans will do whatever is neccessary to not focus on issues. If funds were found to be against policy the Obama campaign has in fact returned those funds while McCain is using our tax dollars and not offering any solutions to fix our problems or address our issues, Obama is not using our tax dollars McCain is jealous that he does'nt have the resources to compete well BOO HOO get over it. This is just another sad example that John McCain is out of touch. Well shame on you we the people are not stupid and we see right through the lies.
As a Republican myself, I think this is just another GOP stunt. I would love it if my soon to be ex party would spend as much time investigating their own voter fraud, intimidation, and purging actions.
They just can't accept that people like me make multiple donations of about $20-$30 at a time when finances allow it. And that it's people like me funding his campaign.
The GOP can thank big oil and lobbyists and slander groups for most of their money.
DESPERATE aren't they.
Wow talk about wasting your time on nonsense RNC this election is more stupid than the last election. Jelous that Mccain cannot get the same money. They should look at themselves in the mirror for why people don't donate as much to the Mccain campaign instead of blaming Obama like they always do.
Funny how CNN has suddenly becomes anti Obam, they print this accusation before any proof emerges as to whether these allegations are true. Even if a handful of people out of 1+ million donors did not fill out their forms the maximum they could have donated over 19 months is 4,000 dollars. Obama has received 450,000,000. He is not beholden to any of them. If CNN is so certain of these allegations give me names and amounts. All of this information is available online. Yes 100% transparant.
Shame on GOP for these allegations when McCain has some questionable bundling donations himself. GOP 527 are becoming 501 for Tax Exempt Status? and so they don't need transparancy by saying who are supporting these hate ads.
Finall Shame on CNN for pushing this smut!
Another RNC and McCain ploy to take the country's eye off the real issue which is the economy. Diverting the attention from a subject you know nothing about has been a McCain and Palin campaign cornerstone.
McCain doesn't have the funds that Obama has so of course he is going to use dirty tactics at this stage. His back is against the wall. You can really see a man's true character as he reacts to adversity. Well, McCain's character is shameless and lacks the integrity needed for a president.
If the public falls for this swift boating, the country deserves to go down in flames which it surely will under a McCain presidency which will follow the same corrupt and greedy policies as the Bush administration these past 8 years.
There is no choice here – it has to be Obama and Biden if the country wants to turn around the worst economy since the great depression.
So this is how John McCain is going to waste time in the next four weeks. This man and his whole campaign couldn't be more sleazy and low.
They obviously don't have any real idea's or answers for us so they are going to try and distract people. I want to know why palin and her dood won't answer their supeona's! If we have to focus on things that are not going to help the American people they focus on troopergate.
Even better lets focus on McCain's campaign manager, Rick Davies and the money he has been pay up till a month ago by Fannie Mae.
How about forcusing on McCain's connection to The Keating Five. There where only five people connected to that and McCain was one of them. Why don't we focus on McCain's cover-up of the missing MIA's POW's left in Vietnam. There are plenty of things to focus on .
I would rather listen to Barack Obama talk about the very deep trouble we are in with the economy.
The republicans will go to any level to redirect the attention of the american voter. What a shame.
And to think, the world stage is subjected to the lies and venom coming out of sarah's dirty mouth.
We need a truthful and honored man as our President. God bless American.
Obama and Biden in '08.
It is sad that the RNC doing another tactical distraction. Why the need for the Audit? What will be gain from such a tactic? I pray that nothing will come of (RNC) your investigation of Obama Campaign. The FEC will reject your whinning. RNC why don't you instruct your candiate JMcCain... to win with fairness.
Obama I am praying for you...Jaws of the enemy has been open.
God be with through the month of October and first week in Nov.
You will win with 303..victory is yours.
This alone will make me donate more money to Obama's campaign. I'm am so sick of the McCain/Palin and republican party trying to take the focus off of REAL ISSUES OF OUR COUNTRY.
I love how the republicans can ignore subpoenas; constantly lie about Obama's plan, constantly lie about McCain and Palin's own positions...and the minute Obama starts pulling away in the polls the republicans will throw in the kitchen sink.
McCain/Palin/Schmitt/Rove/Hannity/O'Reilly and all the republican party has made a mockery of the U.S. political system and we are the laughing stock of the world because of them!!!
Dirty Republicans. They know they are heading for a good thumping withinin the next 29 days. And what do they do? Try to create controversy where none exist to distract voters from the inevevitable. But let me be the first to inform them: ITS NOT GOING TO WORK. IT's THE ECONOMY STUPID! And when Americans look into their purses and wallets, and open take a view of their 401 K, they are going to vote for Obama, vote for Democrats down the line, and take out their anger on anyone who has caused them to be in postion that they are in. So stop whining Republicans. Take your licks like men and women, and accept your pending defeat.
I am not surprised at this..... I have volunteered for his campaign... and orders are each time.... if people had you a dollar have them fill out the forms.... guess Obama knew... when McCain could not talk about issues... he would search for problems.. he could make...
Hope they look into how Palin and Hubby are worth 2.1 million being a mayor of a very small town and then Gov. for 2 years.. I mean we are talking about someone that took 6 trys before she finished college.
Republicans can't win on a leveled field, so they must create distractions were there ain't any. How much lower and pathetic will the Republicans go this time??? Time to donate more money!!!
Oh yeah you know how McCain and Palin are still doing Fund Raisers! Why are they still doing Fund Raisers if they are under Public Financing?
They (desperate Repubs) weren't kidding when they said they were going to resort to the kitchen sink strategy during the last days of the election race.
They should learn from Hillary Clinton's campaign, it didn't work for her and it won't work for them.
Wow... the GOP sinking to new levels of desperate.
Wow.....can you say grasping at straws !....I think I'll go donate SOME more money to the Obama/Biden campaign.....AND call my friends to do so as well
MORE MOVES OF DESPARATION BY McSAME & THE REPUBLICANS.
When they can't beat Obama-Biden on the issues, they go for the Obama-Biden purse strings.
This will be interesting. If Republicans get FEC to start audit 'before' November 4th election, while Republicans continue the Trooper-Gate "stall, squash & delay" tactics until 'after' November 4th; then it is more evidence that "COUNTRY FIRST" is just lie, and Republican agenda "slash & burn and win at any cost".
GOD Bless America!
GOD Bless the Obama-Biden Leadership!
Leave it to the Republicans to do whatever they can to derail what is a total and complete loss for their side. Each of you is a scab on the face of the country.
wow the Republican machine is now running on empty.
I am so sick of the Republicans trying to use desperate attacks against Senator Obama. Let's just stick to the issues. Is your campaign so desperate that you have to use unjustified, ignorant, untrue tactics that tie this senator to terrorists. Lets talk about the racist actions that McCain took against those black soldiers that served with him. Let's find these veterans and view their comments on national television for all to hear. Let's talk about the racist comment that McCain spoke about during his 2000 compaign when he referred to asians with a racist slur.
I am actually an independent who am so turned off with the republicans that I made my decision to vote for Sen. Obama. He at least sticks to the issues and has an actual "plan" to deal with the issues that this country is facing. I made it my personal mission to speak to every independent or person who is on the fence. I already recruited 30 people to vote for Sen. Obama and will convince many more by election day.
Ruplicans....put up or shut up! Stop the smear tactics and stick to the issues. You are really turning many many people off!
The economy is tanking – the McCain campaign is going to try to DO ANYTHING to change the subject. GOP opresses and subverts American's rights to vote – and then they accuse Obama of not playing by the rules?? Give me a break – the GOP & McCain are liars.
People Put Their Money Behind Their Candidate . . . More People Like Obama So They Donate More! This Is A Sign Mccain Is Running Out Of Money!
Wow, when the repubs said they were willing to make the last days of the campaign negative, they meant it!!
McCain's people know there's nothing wrong with the money many of us out here in voter-land have donated to Obama in our desire to change the way this country is run, but they figure if they can plant the seed of doubt in the minds of those yet undecided voters by putting the lie out there it's worth it.
After what was done to McCain in the 2000 primary by Bush and Rove, you would think that McCain would not be willing to do the same to another. The fact that he is speaks to character.....he is not ethical, has no good character and is willing to crawl into bed with the devil in order to get what he wants....boy, that's the definition of "Maverick" if I ever heard it!!
I am surprised that the RNC has not learned that many donors like me will make a donation to Obama campaign whenever the RNC tells a lie or make an unjust accusation. The RNC is partially responsible... To prove that I am right, just watch the next largest spike in Obama's fund-raising stimulated by the RNC's request to audit all contributions to Obama campaign.
Oh give me a break. The Republicans are getting desperate seeing that they have run out of talking points. The best they can do is blame and accuse in the last month of the election because they don't have a plan to fix the economy. How pathetic!
Why don't you talk to the 7 lobbyists in charge of the McCain campaign, Republicans? Or how about Rick Davis, who was paid over $30,000 a month for five years from Fannie Mae? Please.
Clearly, the Republicans have run out of excuses for the mess they helped to create. I have had enough!
Obama-Biden '08!
This alone will make me donate more money to Obama's campaign. I'm am so sick of the McCain/Palin and republican party trying to take the focus off of REAL ISSUES OF OUR COUNTRY.
I love how the republicans can ignore subpoenas; constantly lie about Obama's plan, constantly lie about McCain and Palin's own positions…and the minute Obama starts pulling away in the polls the republicans will throw in the kitchen sink.
McCain/Palin/Schmitt/Rove/Hannity/O'Reilly and all the republican party has made a mockery of the U.S. political system and we are the laughing stock of the world because of them!!!
P.S. If RNC wants to look at Obama's donations IT'S ONLY FAIR for DNC to look at McCain's donations.
The McCain camp has the odor of desparation.
These desperate attacks are hitting an all time low. I guess he hasn't read the statistics on how the independent voters (he so desperately seeks) don't respond well to these sleazy methods. The reputation Senator McCain has built as an American hero over the last 35 years have totally evaporated in these last few months. His legacy will now be one of a disgruntled, crooked old politician. Congratulations Senator.
RNC knows they are going to loose this election no wonder they are ready to do anything to win from character to investigation. but the truth is RNC and McCain, Obama will win
obama-biden08/12
When you have nothing to run on and no ideas for the people suffering in this nation, this is the sort of despicable political farce that you have to resort to.
The GOP is pathetic and sad.
This shows how desperate the GOP has become, this issue was not raised until McCain began a downward spiral in his campaign. Sour grapes, and poor losers–McCain and Palin.
I live in Mississippi one of the redest states there is and I see no McCain/Palin signs anywhere, you know why? Because they are ashame of the ticket. I see Obama signs everywhere. They will vote for them but they don't want anyone to know that they are supporting them.
Not Only Am I Going To Donate More Money To Obama . . . Im Going To Give Him My Vote!
So, When your policies won't get you votes go the negitive route and try and scare off voters. This is why nothing gets done in Washington. Do they really think that Obama knowningly talks with domestic terrorists? Why don't we come up with a rule that makes the candidates talk only about their record, their plans, or their parties platform?? Oh yeah, that probably won't go well for McCain or the Republicans.
Michael M.
Columbia, SC
An undecided voter that before the last couple of days was leaning McCain. Before he, Palin, and the RNC started this negitive garbage.
this is all they got left...
GLAD TO SEE THIS!! EVERYONE HAS KNOWN THIS FOR A LONG TIME. FOREIGN NATIONALS GIVING MONEY TO HIS CAMPAIGN.
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The RNC is a corrupt group of elitists trying to make it hard for Barack to become president.
The RNC is going to lose the election with a lousy erractic ticket of McCain & Palin and the RMNC is DESPARATE..!
The RNC is trying to paint Barack as a risk and IT WON'T WORK..!!
Barack has the judgment & temparment to lead the United States of America..
I think I'll make another contribution to Barack's campaign.. everytime the RNC or McCain does a rac.i.s.t...b.i.g.o.t.e.d. or div.i.s.i.ve. play against America I donate...!!
Obama/Biden... 2008, 2012
The fund-raising prowess of the Obama campaign HAS ALWAYS BEEN under a microscope, so that's nothing new. I find it very interesting that the republicans never asked for this audit, when McCain's poll numbers were higher. I hope they realize the Obama campaign and the DNC are also going to ask for the same type of audit for the McCain campaign. I think the bigger question is, how will this audit create more jobs and reduce our federal deficit?
Oh my god – this is not news coverage? Is anyone going to start demanding that McCain/Palin start talking about McCain/Palin? I can't believe they are getting away with focusing their entire campaign around Barak Obama. This is ridiculous.
When You Do Your Audit Look For My Name! . . . You Will Find It Several Times!
I call this action desperation !!! If Senator Obama is going to run the country in the same way he has been running his Campaign , extemely well organized and honestly, we'll have our wonderful country back on track very soon !!!
More distractions from the real issues. Some Republicans may find it hard to believe but there are millions of Americans that are willing to put hard earned money to support Obama.
An old man and a municiple level female politician try to do anything, they have buried their moral.
Let them investigate. I'm sure the GOP has recieved checks from foreign nationals as well. The only difference is they were winning in the past, and hid it.
Barack's campaign is meant to be, the people are taking control, and taking their country back.
Obama/Biden 08
On your mark...get ready.......NOW
swiftboat..swiftboat..swiftboat.and...swftboat some more.
you got to be kidding me..!! They are not going to let up now..Sarah Palin i don't care what anyone say's she is not knowledgeable for vice president. People are not being honest with themselves..!! Come-on Conservitives its very clear
They need to investigating Palin not Obama. They also need to be investigating John McCain's One Tooth Health Care policy
Sounds like someone's desperate.
Grasp at those straws harder RNC. It's not gonna help. =D
Sour grapes, jealousy and nothing more. How about Rick Davis and this lobbying firm and so much more. Sarah Palin's per diems and so much more. A desparate act of a dying campaign.
What's that smell??
...smells like desperation. These Repubs clearly got nothing left in the tank.
Obama/Biden 08
They know they can't match his contributions, and they can't win on the issues, so they resort to this. Expect more dirty tactics from the GOP until November 4.
DON'T SIT THIS ONE OUT, DEMOCRATS! VOLUNTEER FOR OBAMA!
I am a 47 year black female business owner in Snellville, Ga. My business has temporary closed, I plan to reopen over the next few months but I'm scared due to the economy. I have two daughters ages 15 and 11 whom I want to send to college one day. TALK TO ME ABOUT THAT. I want to hear about how you can help make my life better for my girls and I. So that as a mother I can STAND PROUD. I DO NOT CARE about whom Obama may or may not have been friends with. Obama needs to STAY ON THE ISSUES THAT ARE REAL do not ALLOW McCain to BAIT you. Also, I am sick of the media talking about subprime loans and that is the reason the banks have gone under. I have a subprime loan and I am having problems paying my mortgage, I did not understand when I purchased my home that my mortgage would increase, I WAS SO HAPPY TO BE A HOMEOWNERS AND TO BE ABLE TO GIVE THIS TO MY CHILDREN THAT I DID NOT READ THE FINE PRINT e
How about checking CEO's, and Corporate hierarchial donations to the RNC. Bottom line : The RNC idiots / religious fanatics and the filthy rich are trying to change the subject from economy.
This is what happens when desperation sets in !!!!!!
I know the Chairman of Nigerian Stock Exchange Dr. Ndidi Onyiuke rallied over $1 M from Nigerian professionals but were turned down by the Obama Campaign.
Regardless, I am amazed that Obama had earlier stated that he would accept public financing and later backed away. But one wonders why the Obama press is not making this an issue. Where is Jack Cafferty, Ronald Martin, Jeff Toobin, Gloria Bolger?
"American presidency is NOT for sale" and should not be. That ought to be McShame's campaign slogan to counter all the money Obama is raising from his Muslim friends.
Oh my god, McCain is real erratic and desperate now. Go out and make your case to the American people on issues that matter to them and stop smear campaign. It is one thing to talk about “clean campaign” and to keep word. Only a fool can take McCain’s word.
Wait! I see a Boat named "Swift"
The next thirty days will hopefully fly by..how much more of the Republican garbage can America stand!?
Of course he has taken foreign money. How else would he have had such enormous sums of money contributed? Does this surprise anyone? It should not. If the media had done its job and investigated him thoroughly, he would not have even won the nomination for the dems. It would be Hillary. America, come to your senses before it is too late.
Vote McCain/Palin
RNC, you won't stop at anything to win this election. How very, very sad.
Is the RNC also going to file a complaint about J McCain's campaign constant violations of his federal funding limits. The same people who drafted this bill are also advising him on how use its loopholes. McCain has no scrupples!
Obama will be the first president in 20 years! to bring back integrity to the WhiteHouse. Bill Clinton disgraced it with his affairs and Dubya has painted it red in blood and red in debt!
Vote OBAMA/BIDDEN 2008
McCain/Palin: Your daily antics are a ruse to camoflage your pathetic, angry and irratic campaign failings. Stick to the issues or drop out.
DISTRACTION ALL THE WAY
PERIOD!
Oh come on... RNC! Why don't you investigate Wall Street ask those big boys for an Audit!!!
I thought about voting for McCain but after he nominated the pitbull with the wrong lipstick how can't complete a sentence and this dishonorable tactics! He has lost my repect! He is a flake in my books.
There is a old saying,, "a drowining man try to hold onto a straw' McCain, Palin, and the Replican party are going down fast so they will try to hold onto anything they can find to try and keep afloat. Sadly, though nothing will work for them now because McCain in his greed to win at any cost has betrayed the TRust of the American people and the World by inserting Palin, a lady who cannot even put a sentence together and hasno obsolutely nothing about the Economy, foreign Affairs, and his oblivious to the World around her. This lady is not even fit to be a PTA secretary. I think she get where she is because of her look, her race, and her ability to fabricate. America should be very, very afraid of this Ticket. Even if you don't like Obama because of his race, you are safer with him and Biden as President.
Desperation in these final days ..... I hope they're paying Karl Rove good money. And maybe they realize what Karl Rove did "for" Bush II. Not a dayum thing!
When they do the audit they will trace money coming from me in $20.00 dollar increments every two or three weeks. They will also find it from millions of people like me too. This is still another desperate attempt to smear Obama and the truth will come to light.
Do I hear trembling at the RNC head quarters? It's always fun to watch these guys running scared–and these tactics show it.
They should also audit All McCain accounts. How much he recieved from lobbyists
GOP = Working the refs and whining.
Whatever happened to this once proud political party, the party of fiscal responsibility and personal responsibility? You'd think they had embraced the ACLU and the trial lawyers the way they carry on about everything.
That Obama's campaign may go down in history as one of the smartest is debatable; but the McCain campaign has undoubtedly been one of the worst and least honorable ever.
Sounds like a set-up to me by the RNC. Just when I thought they (RNC) could not stoop any lower.
Boy, the Republicans are in a panic and grasping at every straw now, aren't they?
If they audit Obama, then they need to audit McCain too. Fair is fair.
When a man is drowning... He will grasp at ANY straw.
Well. As Sarah Palin would say "This investigation seems politically motivated so I won't help with it."
Good Grief Gladys!! They are really desperate aren't they?
another distraction from the republicans...
they want all of us to forget how they've sent this country down the tubes the last 8 years.
Funny how this is just now coming to light that McCain is loosing. I almost had made my mind up to vote for McCain and then he picked Palin. John McCain is the biggest ill tempered, fat cat idiot in Washington. Anyone ever heard of the Keating 5? John Mccain was a very big part of that and cost the taxpayers over $90 Billion back in late 80's and early 90's.
Tell me this, why is Palin being investigated on ethics as well as other issues for less than 2 years being Gov of Alaska, John McCain involved in one the the biggest scandals in Us Senate history, and it all gets swept under the rug. Obama is said to be pals with terriorist. If that is true, where is the solid proof? If the Mccain Palin ticket has solid proof of this, then disclose it. Lets see the truth. Don't just make claims and nothing to back it up. I am an Independent and I am sick of Sarah Palin and John McCain. Somebody kick Sarah in the balls.
When you have nothing to say you say nothing. The McCain/Palin ticket is an unfortunate representation of one of our major American political parties. Reading off of note cards, winking and unbecoming personal attack behavior is not enough. This is a sad day in American governance when that ticket represents one half of the best America can consider. The Obama/Biden ticket certainly has imperfections, but they communicate their proposed programs and policies in an appropriate manner for consideration by the American public.
The RNC is really getting desperate!!!
Boy, the Republicans are getting very desperate and we know that desperate people do desperate things.
MCCAIN CLOWN CAMP CRYING BECAUSE THEY ARE LOOSING. WHAT A BUNCH OF FOOLS. NO TATENT CLOWNS.
The GOP tactics are so cheap and mean.
Now they don't have policies and issues to run on, therefore they are desperate to coming up issues that are wrong and irrelevant.
WHAT ABOUT SARAH PALIN'S HUSBAND – HE WAS THE MEMBER OF THE PARTY THAT WANTED ALASKA BE SEPARATED FROM USA. HE IS A TRAITOR.
Well, the law is clear on this issue and I hope Obama played according to the rules. However, I must point out that the republicans are an appaling set of people who will do anything, distort facts and lie just to win an election. Sometimes, those of us who live outside the US wonder if americans are blind that they can not see through these lies or is just blind optimism. Honestly, there is no future for America under the Mccain/Palin ticket whose socio-economic and foreign policies relies on antiquated methodology that is not applicable in today's global system.
Turn about is fair play. I definietly advise the Obama campaign to do the same...investigate all RNC and McCain donations, likewise
Meanwhile . . .
How's your 401 K doing America?
When you get it, this week, say a special thank you for George Bush, John McCain and Sarah "Cheney" Palin
OMG..Mclame is full of crap..
Wouldn't be the first time an investigation of campaign funds was done. Is there anything the GOP won't do to take the questions about Gov Palin's firing of staff from the limelight?
Hmmmm – maybe the DNC should demand the same in reverse.
I have two friends here on green-cards that have given small amounts to McCain. Is that counted?
Obama/Biden '08
of course Obama opted out of public financing. He had to do so so that he could be prepared to confront the barrage of smears that the McCain campaign, the RNC, and any 527 organizations will launch against him over the next 4 weeks. The Republicans can't afford to let the Democrats take the White house. They need Bush and Cheney to be pardoned for wiping the country's behind with the constitution; no Democrat would do that!
the question is how many Americans will buy the lies and smears?
it is ok for Mc Shame to do this though ,take money from a foriegn company EADS
Now that is a good reason to suspend a campaign!
Well, there you have it: More proof that Obama will do anything to win this election, even if it means lying about how he got his vast stores of campaign wealth.
Obama seems to be a tricky one when it comes to money.
While I read the posts fairly regularly, I don't fully understand. Can someone tell me about Palin's ties to a group that wants to separate from the United States? I understand they have had issues with the American flag. How sad if true. Thanks
This is absolutely ridiculous!!!! how many people live in this country and love it as if it is theirs and they cannot contribute??? it takes years to become a citizen! as as legal residents they have the right to care about who is governing the country they live in, even if they cannot vote. This is more than absurd in my opinion! the RCN is desperate because they are losing, Period!
This is awful, what is to become of our nation, parties bickering at each other just to have power... this is a sign of a fall of the empire. History is repeating itself, just like every nation that had power, Rome, Persians, Greek, England, France.... The DNC should also swat back with an inquiry of all donations to the RNC, dollar for dollar, every nickel and dime.
Once again the distractors who have at the helm of their ticket a dying old man and an illiterate woman from alaska, want to try and cast doubt on Obama because they cant figure out a way to beat him otherwise. Well guess what people bring it on.
Wow hey guys and gals is anyone surprise this in happening just a month away from the general election. This guy is going to win and there throwing everything his way. ......not to mention the RNC is simply jelous that the guy has done an excelleny job of running his campaign. ..even some democrats of envious...why because his doing what he's doing in a positive way and he happens to be black.
Ploy!!! I have, and will continue to donate monthly to Obama/Biden, and common sense.
Desperate and grasping for straws. McCain does not have the knowledge of economics nor the backbone to tackle the problems of the ecomomy or foreign affairs. He's not much different than Bush. Smarter? Certainly. Incompetent? Definately
Just out !!!
CHINA HAS MORE HOUSEHOLD COMPUTERS THAN THE US.
Too bad Bush, McCain and Sarah don't know how to use one.
US FALLING BEHIND – Bid Time!
Now the GOP is attacking from ALL fronts... This is a true act of desperation!!!!
Things are getting nastier and nastier they seem to be big sore losers.
McCain is following Karl Rove's tactics line by line. What a shame.
Just act like the Republicans when Palin & her workers got their subpenas and refuse to talk!
I'm totally for that, as long as the same is done to the RNC funds. LOL, just imagine what we'd find there. I wonder if the Saudi royal family has gotten their hands in the McCain pot yet?
It sounds like McCain is having fundraising troubles.
The GOP is really desperate. They're looking for anything and everything. This, along with Sarah Palin, is going to blow up in their faces. This is the end of the GOP. They will probably not be a Republican president for the next 24 years.
When they are being investigated, the Republicans scream "frivolous lawsuits", "political gridlock", or they ignore subpoenas, or they evoke executive privilege, or they attempt to re-write the law retroactively.
Republicans have stood against campaign reform for years. McCain himself has been involved in the Keating scandal. His wife has embezzled controlled drugs from her own non-profit and tried to blame someone else.
Well, investigate away, but investigate it ALL. The money that I have given to the Obama campaign is all legitimate, and this will just make me give MORE!
The Republican chickens have finally come home to roost!
Looking for something that is not there. McCain is so jealous of Obama's ability to raise money he can't stand it. He will waste thousands of taxpayers' money to find,m nothing.
McCain is almost broke and he is pitiful.
Here comes the last minute, desperate swift boat style attacks from the RNC and the McCain campaign. You guys are unbelievable. Let's audit the RNC and see what we find. Guarantee we'd find that machine full of dirty lobbyist money...McCain, you are out of touch.
INVESTIGATE JOHN MCCAIN NOW AND SHOW HOW CORRUPT HE IS SINCE HE DOESN'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE FAILED ECONOMY AND TRUST ME THERE'S A GOOD REASON AND THAT'S WHY MCCAIN AND PALIN ARE ATTEMPTING TO DESTROY OBAMA'S CREDIBILITY. MCCAIN AND PALIN WANT OBAMA TO WADDLE IN THE DIRT WITH THEM TO AVOID BEING EXPOSED. AMERICANS WILL STAND STRONG AND DEMAND MCCAIN AND PALIN GIVE US THEIR ECONOMIC PLAN WHICH THEY HAVEN'T.
How about checking Sarah Palin's misdeeds in Alaska. Why is she and first dude Todd refused the subpoenas served by the court in Alaska? That is because they are hiding something that they don't want the American public to know!
ACT OF DESPERATION. SHIFT THE FOCUS OF THE REAL ISSUES, BY ENGAGING IN DIVERSIONARY TACTICS. GAME OVER FOR THE REPUBS. TAKE YOUR SLIMY TACTICS AND RETREAT UNDER THE ROCK FROM WHERE YOU CRAWLED FROM.
hmmmm..... I listened to BBC on this issue. Sometimes you hear more about your own country in a foreign press than here. Not one media here to my knowledge told the public what BBC did. Now I could be wrong, someone in this country might have said, but I did not hear it.
BBC said that McCain chose public financing for his campaign, because the Republican Party was so wealthy. McCain would get all kinds of support from the RNP. According to BBC, it is widely known that the DNP does not have the kind of capital that Republican party has to run ads, etc. In doing so, McCain was of the opinion that he would freeze Obama into having much less money to work with for his campaign. Well, Obama obviously might have been born at night, but NOT last night! I don't know who said that, but I liked it. I immediately got on my computer and sent some of my hard earned money to support Obama. I have never done that before. And I tell you I have heard many people in my area say the same thing!
mr mccain, if you would better concentrate in describing for us your plans and intentions for our country (besides remaining at war), as well as you focus on trying to discredit senator obama (by any means necessary), you might help yourself and your party better. but you insist and continue to focus on lying on senator obama and now you are investigating (and this is your right) his donators and backers because senator obama's party is backing him financially "better" than your own. check your party and ask yourself why is your party not backing you, instead of criticizing the fact that senator obama's party is. look in the mirror mr. mccain.
give it up mc cain it is over!
I beleive that the RNC will find issues with Obama and his campaign accepting foreign monies, how would this be any different fm him accepting favors fm people like Ayers, Rezco, Wright? Obama is a dirty Chicago politician, who knows how to play dirty with all those dirty criminals or people who hate America.
Oh, for gawd's sake! Talk about Republican desperation. Is the McCain/Palin ticket going to pay for this audit or are the American taxpayers going to have to foot the bill for this supreme waste of time?
Everyone seems to ignore the fact that McCain was born in Panama, just like Noriega.
Smears ... Distortions ... Lies ... Distractions!
That's what McLame and the RNC stand for.
Waaa!! No fair - Obama is getting more money than us! Boo hoo. He has to be breaking the law! Surely since our candidate can't raise this much money, Obama has to be stopped. Here's a suggestion GOP, start concentrating on the issues & maybe you'd be competitive. Also, doesn't help that all of your hedge fund managers are too busy avoiding homelessness to donate to your ticket.
Neither candidate's campaign can speak to every nickle they've taken in. It's just not possible. The U.S. government can not even account for every dime we've spent in Iraq for goodness sake. The RNC/McCain campaign in on a witch hunt...anything to take people's mind off the last 8 years. Anything at all.
Good luck RNC you won't stop democracy from taking place and outing your corrupt party.
When issues are no longer important.. Just start swinging!!!!!!!!!!!
I think THE PEOPLE should do an audit of RNC and McCain's many lobbists including some that have foreign ties. AND they should be held accountable!
Also where are the hundreds of millions of dollars coming from for salary deals for hate mongers like Rush Linbaugh? WE THE PEOPLE need to find his many sponsers and boycott their products!!!
Desperate times calls for desperate measures. GOP is grasping at straws. Focus on the issues. America is bleeding and this is only what you can put at the table. Anything just to win the presidency. What does if profit John McSame if he wins the White House and loses his soul...
GOP is desperate and cranking up the mud-slinging machine. They've got nothing else, so it will be flying fast and furious now. Oh, the irony of the GOP claiming someone else got soiled money. They are the kings of that!
Sounds like sour grapes...What will they try next. John McCain is a pathetic old man.
This is kinda funny coming from the party that is against oversight and regulation. Now they want to go over contributions with a fine-tooth comb? I say, fine let them, and we will do the same. We have called McCain's gambling bluffs, and we will do it again.
And by the way, thank your brother for delivering the state of Virginia to the Democrats! Calling whole regions of a state COMMUNIST because they are starting to favor democrats. I'm sick of this patriot card fear-mongering. Are all the Blue states going to be labeled COMMUNIST by the McCain camp now? Is this what we have to look forward to under a McCain/Palin administration (God Forbid!) ??
The Republican party are doing everything they can to distract us from what is important. I lost the home I owned for 12 years this year. Obama is telling me what he's going to do to improve my financial standing while McCain is not. A warning to the Republicans: Hillary tried this and it didn't work. The Republican party will be next because it's not going to work for them either. There's too much at stake here.
Perhaps we should get a good look at BOTH campaigns. Are the Republicans ready for that?
How much did McCain raise in Sept?
It's always the "american" issue Patriotism, God, and country, Hidden messages; well come 11/04/2008 Obama will run the floor on the Racist White Wing Republican Party.
when all else fails start the investigation. couldn't the RNC do this months ago? There isn't anything else left to do but to investigate the realness of the contributions. Nov 4th can't get here soon enough so that this train wreck of Mclame/Failin ends!!!!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Another desparate tactic by the McCain campaign. They are the lowest of the lowest when it comes to ethics. This tells me that they are quilty of what they are accusing the Obama campaign of.
the truth hurts
Another desperate action by the McCain campaign. They will never learn that the fate of the Republican Party has already been written. It is pretty much over for them.
I have donated to his campaing over 2,000 dollars so far! I will keep donating for OBama. This is another disgusting attempt to distract voters !! BUt guess what us voters are smarter than that..
CNN CAN YOU PLEASE POST THE STORY OF JOE MCCAIN BROTHER OF JOHN MCCAIN CALLING NORTH VIRGINIA A COMMUNIST COUNTRY!! PLZ POST THE STORY!!
THANKS
The big babies are out in full force. They losing the election and so they have a baseless argument. Anything to cause a distraction or to slow down the Obama camp. I would love to audit McCain's contributions.
WOW...THE GOP IS REALLY GETTING SCARED.....THE POWER HUNGRY MCCAIN CAMPAIGN WILL STOP AT NOTHING TO HANG ON TO THE WHITE HOUSE. WATCH OUT OBAMA ! BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN DANGEROUS ANIMALS GET BACKED INTO A CORNER.....NEXT UP ON THE MCCAIN AGENDA, RACIAL SCARE TACTICS....I HAVE LOST ALL RESPECT FOR SENATOR MCCAIN.
This looks like the last resort of the pathetic Repugnicans. Their issues and policies suck so bad, they have to try everything in their power to try and cut Obama down. Ain't gonna work. I smell a landslide on Nov 4. And this will be great day to give the "bird" to all racists everywhere, as well as the likes of slime like Hannity, Rush, O'Reilly, and the rest of the God-fearing folks over at Faux news.
Obama 08
So the smearing continues...would you stop entertaining this nonsense CNN..now since they are losing ..they want to question how money was obtained. The MSM should hold both party's responsible for talking about the issues ONLY!!!
This reeks of desperation. I don't even understand why there is a cap on how much someone can spend on a campaign if that is what they want to do. This si so lame. "I can't win on my own so let me try to tear him down". Please.
Well, I'm legal donor. McCain can check me out.
I think Oprah donated alot of money
Well I guess I can't complain really. Do what you can to win, this is not a smear or lie. Obama checked signatures to get people off ballots so I see no problem with what the RNC is doing. I'm sure the Obama campaign will be fine. Interesting how the McCain camp is doing everything but talk about the issues though
Obama/Biden 08'
Barack Obama is a smart man, He is smart enough to know that he would not be allowed to get away with recieving illegal funds. He is probably using dummy Corporations to launder the money. I mean come on, he's not stupid.
Ever been audited? Auditors always find a bone of contention.–always– and the more money involved, the bigger the bone. Obviously, the RNC is accusing Obama of having a big bone! True, no doubt, but a racist stereotype nonetheless =)
Desperation. People tend to support more when they believe in the candidate. This was the first candidate I donated to, and I am sure that many others are the same.
I guess it's too much to ask that the GOP just accept the FACT that they are a bunch of losers who should just go away. They had the table set the way they wanted it (91% approval of the Executive and control of both houses of Congress in '91) – AND THEY BLEW IT!
YOU ARE FIRED!
Now just go away. No need to add 'sore' to 'loser.'
Interesting that the RNC is asking for an audit because obviously they can't seem to raise funds as well as the Obama Campaign does. Remember Americans are ready for change so they are giving in great numbers. It's always a smart idea to make sure your own house is clean and skeleton free before you start judging that of your neighbour and this seems to be a bad habit from the Republicans.
So if the RNC is asking for audits, then do it for both Obama and McCain campaigns to be FAIR! We have clearly seen the McCain track record this election season – It is full of lies, dirty smears and unsubstancial fear creating tactics just to draw the attention away from real issues and we are tired of it.
It is time for CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN and that is OBAMA-BIDEN 2008!
Apparently, Senator McCain's campaign is still trying to find the current that flows to victory. His erratic responses under pressure truly have been subject to deep scrutiny.
Wow....I guess they just can't accept the fact that the "little people" like me have donated to his campaign over and over again!!! McSame, you remember the "little people" don't you..........the ones that the Bush administration forgot all about over the past 8 years! I am tired of your smash mouth campaigning and so is America..........we are smarter people after the past 8 years and we are listening to the ISSUES, not, your petty playground antics!!
Oh C'mon, until now, the Republicans are concerned on who contributes to Senator Obama's campaign. How come they didn't make an issue out of it a month ago? Could it be that they are now behind on the polls and getting desperate? Like Palin said during the debate "you betcha."
Another example of the McCain camp trying to change the story and put Obama on the defensive. McCain's only chance is to attack and lie, attack and lie. It's not gonna work! The People will prevail!! They will not find anything illegal in Obama's fundraising, but it keeps McCain from talking about substantive issues for as long as he can make it a story.
Go Obama/Biden '08.
Wow!!! I wish the Republican party will get over themselves...was anyone rasing questions when Bush was accepting money from lobbyists and foreigh oil companies...give me a break...I donate 25 dollars a week to Obama campaign because it gives me hope that we can change, now I am going to double that donation...The problem with the Republican party is they spend too much time worrying about the wrong things instead of putting that energy into how they are going to fix the economic crisis...give me a break, this people are sick!
Obama/Biden08
Another desperate moment of republicans!
Is this what John McCain has? Is this his idea of responding to an economic crisis?He reveals his flawed character by choosing this path. By the way - why are Texas Republicans involved in Troopergate?
Enough is enough. Why won't the John McCain and the Republican National Committee discuss the issues. Fact check has shown time and time again that the majority of their Republicans ads are "misleading" or simply false (aka a lie). Swift boating by the Republican Party again...false attacks right before the election. Palin said he was pals with terrorists and that was also false (yeah, ask Katie Couric if Palin ever read a magazine) and Palin said it again today. The more the Republicans act this way, the more I am ashamed that I ever voted Republican. Americans want answers, we want truth. This is serious, not some ridiculous politcal game. I want to elect a grown-up. The Republicans have become the party of Drama Queens. I now know that the Republicans are out of touch if they believe the voters aren't looking up fact check. I sent a small donation to Obama after the bailout and it felt good. I thought I was sticking it to the Republicans like they were sticking it to me. I bet everyon hurt in the stockmarket wanted to strike back at the injustice. I bet I will get a emotional lift again on election day.
Seems to me that the McCain camp is just upset that the Obama camp has more money to run an effective campaign. And since the Rep. Party has lost the "edge", they are doing everything possible to distract the American Voter. Good luck, you will NOT change my vote.
boy they are trying anything to win . i am verey mad we need to vote for obama and get rid of MCnuts.
McCain and Palin are so power greedy to get into the White House that they would resort to vile and very dirty tactics to smear a winning candidate. If these two clowns are doing very dishonest and deceitful smears, I would never want them to run our country. They are a couple of crooks! I suggest that Palin needs to read the facts first before she start spewing very wicked lies! She need to check her backyard and closet first before smearing others.
This will continue to be on the most unbelievable elections, when those losing cannot accept defeat.
This is sad and I sure hope this over sooner than we think. GROW UP RNC!
If it were "foreign" donations given to your campaign you would have nothing to say about it.
Even his campaign financing is done unscroupulously. Obama is nothing new and only playing on the fears of others to gain the presidency. For shame...for shame!
Desperation never looked better than on the RNC. Welcome to reality and enjoy the LOSS.
It's time for Obama to unleash his own junkyard dog. It's time to le Joe Biden loose on Scary Palin. Talk about the "witch doctor" rev, the abuse of power with troopergate, the hiring of her friends for positions billing alaska for days she spent at home, speaking out for her husband to have alaska removed from thr u.s and so on go get her Joe!
McCain and Betsy Co-ed are absolute hypocrites. They will do anything to win. McCain said, the words came out of his mouth, "We are going to turn the page on the economy and concentrate Swift Boat type attacks on Obama". This is the scumbag who claims to put the country first. He has a totally unqualified cheer leader as his vice presidential nominee to take his place if as a 73 year old man he should die of cancer which he has had four serious bouts with. And what Obama won't say but I will, this phony was one of the Keating Five who brought do the Savings & Loan industry by selling his vote for S & L money. The industry is gone and this person is as much responsible as anyone of the other four and as much responsible as Keating. Google it and you'll see for your self.
I don't know if you could call that jealousy but if Obama was successful within his campaigh, and if he raised more money than the republicans because more americans believe in him, that shouldn't be a problem for those who are not voting for Obama.
The republicans are really losing it, and they should sort their business out. Am an independent and still to understand why we can't have fair campaigns where both candidates address the real issues.
It seems though, that the republicans always start these dirty games..
Am leaning towards Obama and will vote for the obama/biden ticket
Ha! I love it! The Republicans are smelling defeat. You lay on the bed you make. The Republicans are their own worst enemy (unfortunately we Americans also pay for their ineptitude).
Obama/ Biden '08
Anything to steal an election. Its like the kettle calling the pot black.
Getting a little desperate there boys? Dang, the repubs are starting to panic. This is hardly an october surprise.
The GOP are certainly getting desperate; can't wait to see what else they have up there sleeves. Again, they are up to tricks and dishonorable tactics to focus the American people away from the issues. I am so sick of McCain and his party.
DESPERATE that is all there is to say about this.
Improper contributions? Nah!
DISTRACTION!
Can't win on issues? Attack opponent's integrity, character – or make up lies... That's McCain's strategy...
More dirty tricks and desperate last gasps from a desperate party.
These people, with their sordid relationships to Fannie/Freddie and scandals of their own to deal with (Alaska secessionism and Troopergate to name a few), have absolutely no moral leg to stand on.
The RNC and McCain/Palin duo are dishonorable and shameful.
they sound desperate!!!!!!
McCain is so desparate that he will do anything. I am totally baffled that they think we are all stupid and will believe their pack of lies and innuendos about Senator Obama. McShame is the exact title of his campaign, not McCain.
The cow says, "Moooo."
The duck says, "Quack."
The RNC says. "whaaaahh."
The Republican party are already sounding like a pathetic sore loosers, it appears all their old cruked old tricks are not working this time, thank God the american people are finlly finally waking up and seeing that this is a party of lies and deceit.
Oh and BTW... McCain and all the others use the same fundraising techniques of internet donations. Just check out their websites. Hypocrites!
The economy has gone to hell and the GOP is wasting time with this mindless crap. Keep it up and watch the voters run toward Obama!!!
What we're witnessing is a desperate candidate in action, digging for any dirt or misdeed in his opponent's background in order to appeal to the most gullible voters. It is sad and, at the same time, infuriating. McCain's campaign has deteriorated into the very thing he says he is against– divisive politics. If he were to win this election, how does he expect himself or his vice president to work with a democratic Congress? We will be right back into gridlock at the worst possible time in our history.
I only WISH Obama could take contributions from foreig nationals, think how much he could raise in Europe and the Euro is worth $1,39 these days......
If he could take money in Europe he would have twice the amount he has to spend at the moment.
Add to that the rest of the world that favours him over McCain and it would be over already.
Sounds like republicans are grasping at straws they seem desperate kind of like a cat being cornered and trying scratch their way out.Do they have at least some type of solution to start to get us out out of this mess we are in?Instead of going negative with no word of what they are going to do for the country and the economic mess.
Yea, lets investigate the gentlemen that bundled money for Charlie Christ and McCain out in California. I would love to know why this guy was raising money for a FL. election out in CA. I would also like to know why many of his contributors to McCain turned out to be foreign nationals.
Here comes the desperation!!
The GOP really has nothing to offer this election, so all they can do is to try to distract from the real issues.
Wow...they are grasping at straws. Foolish
This is so out of control. John McCain and his u betcha gal are going to implode
McCAIN DID THE SAME THING THIS IS NOT NEWS
Sounds like somebody missed his nap!
He is just a bit cranky and needs his binky and blankie!
Once again, what is coming out of Geezer camp is not a "breath of fresh air", just more moose flatulance!
Hey, McPalin, your desperation is showing!
With the economy the way it is why is no one questioning where the average american can afford to give this kind of money to any campaign. If we are in such bad shape this is crazy spending this kind of money on any campaign. I don't believe that small donors have contributed this amount of money. I just wish the news organizations would do their job and investigate this matter. I will not vote for either of these 2 spending this kind of money just to gain the power of the presidency. The whole election system needs to be revamped.
McCain/Palin haven't got a chance to win this election, and they've said as much with this pathetically weak attempt to distract the voters from the real issues – all of which they're on the wrong side of.
I'm looking forward to a Democratic president and a Democratic congress working together to fix the mess Bush has left us with. McCain's recent descent into a campaign of lies and deception is making this much more likely as voters are increasingly turned off by the tactics employed during the last 8 years. Too bad for McCain this is the only education program Bush had that worked – learning to spot the politics of personal destruction.
Wow, how anyone could vote for this McCain/Palin ticket is beyond me. I guess if you can't convince America to vote for you through legitimate means, such as outlining your policies and beliefs that can appeal to voter's and address the country's current problems, then why not try the good old tried and true smear campaign.
They are truly despicable..
They still cant believe that soooo many people have contributed to Obama... they are shocked that we want this man to be president so bad that we will donate over and over again... GET OVER IT!
Obam/Biden 08'
PS: I will be donating another $30 right now thanks to the RNC!
I never comment on these things, but this time I just had to respond. How sad that the RNC has stooped to such levels. I am truely starting to think that the Republican Party will do anything to keep Barack Obama from being elected. Shame on you John McCain! Shame on you RNC!
Mccain is done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! too desperate, my God.
McCain's campaign is so troubled it is trying to say or do anything to create a disturbance so they don't have to talk about the issues or their so-called plans
As Obama said, all McCain has at this point is distractions.
Guess what, McCain, we will NOT BE DISTRACTED from making sure that you and Palin are defeated.
Sounds like sour grapes to me. John McCain, seeing all the polls against him, these are the kind of tactics he is now trying Obama's progress. Yes we can!!!!
OBAMA 2008
good.... DNC can audit the slimy GOP as well....
nothing but "tactics" from GOP since they can't win with nothing to offer USA except another 4 years of Bush....
The republicans are PATHETIC, this is an attempt to raise the shadow, throw dirt, blow smoke anything to tear Obama's campaign down. I am sick of this "sick", "sick" party. I for one will be glad when they are voted out of power. Something we democracy craving "real" patriots get to do here in America.
Obama/Biden, '08
wow...the republicans are at a loss for new ideas huh?
If the Mccain Campaign can ask for this I would really like to know why the Mccain campaign is still fundraising through the RNC. I'd also like an investigation into where these donations that have been made to the RNC are going since according to the campaign finance reform law McCain seems so proud of he should be limited to that 84 million in public financing so why is there any other fundraising and where is it going. Also I read online that the limit for contributing to the RNC is not 2,000 somethin like it is for Obamas Campaign but 70,000 to the RNC meaning Mccain is getting a good part of his donations from extremely wealthy individuals and groups. If they are to investigate Obama's campaign they BETTER do the same to Mccain and his fundraising despite being on public financing.
The McCain campaign is so angry that they're losing they will resort to anything & any level to try to win. In the end it just makes McCain look like such a loser instead of the HERO HE CLAIMS TO BE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. While on the other hand you have Mr Obama looking very Presidential.
OBAMA 08
WOW....the october surprise begins.....
That's great! I can't wait to see the results of the McCain campaign's audit. I wonder how much he's collected from Alaskan Independence Party members.
McCain and lost Palin is reaching for straws. I really feel sorry for McCain, he has lost all my respect.
Does this mean the RNC will have a list with my name on it? That makes me feel a little uncomfortable.
Screw the RNC, biggest bunch of hypocrites ever! John MCCain even held a fund raising dinner event in London, so you don't think he's accepted funds from people in other countries, doubt it1 You can bet Obama will say sure, go ahead and do your audit, i have nothng to hide, but if you turned the table you can be sure the GOP would do everything they could to thwart and investigation or Audit. I know for a fact that McCain has a particular campaign funds bundler who gets money from the Brits, Check connections to people tied to Keating scandal in Phoenix, AZ, many old buds there tat MCCain still works with.
If I am wrong for some reason why is Mccain allowed to still be raising money from private funds when he has accepted public financing??
Smell that? Smells like desperation!
You want to know who gives Sen. Obama money? I have, my mother has and my boss has. That makes 3 in one post. That's what the RNC doesn't get. They take checks of $2,300 from the lobbyists and the handful super wealthy. Sen. Obama taps into ORDINARY PEOPLE who trust in him, but can only give $25 or $30 at a time. That adds up!
Obama/Biden 08
What a bunch of crybabies!!!!!!! They need to focus on their own campaign. What's the GOP going to do for me???? NOTHING - what a bunch for freaken whiners!!!!!!
One more thing that the McCain campaign and RNC want to distract the country from because they know that McCain is sicking like a stone. THey are just nausty and this is sicking to more new lows by the RNC and McCain. This is sickenig. McCain can't win and they no it and they are trying to find out anyway to stick it to Obama.
Shame on the Republicans.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
I donated a little over $200 to the Obama campaign. There, I saved the Republicans a couple of hours of hunting me down.
BTW, I AM an American citizen.
(What a bunch of schmucks!)
McCain / Palin are disgusting....
It will be uncovered that Obama is indeed a corrupt politician, not fit to be President.
Go McCain!
FINALLY!!! Of course, it still remains to be seen if the FEC will actually do anything or if they are in the tank for the o like most of the biased news media. Of course, with the advent of pre-paid credit cards, it may be a difficult task but I'm sure that if they try, it can be done!!!
Maybe if the RNC concentrate on getting Sarah to wink ; ) wink ; ) in the right places they could get more $$$$$
Another distraction by the pathetic McSame campaign who seems to be willing to do anyhthing at this point to avoid talking real issues:
1. Economy
2. Foreign Policy
3. Healthcare
4. Deficit/Debt
5. The future of our Country...
McSame is becoming McPathetic
The republicans are getting desparte now that they are loosing in the polls so they will do anything to get elected along with lies and smears they are just crooked as can be. The american people need to stand up and just say no these crooks.
As one of Obama's political contributors, I welcome the McCain campaign to contact me! I am a community college instructor who has taught for 34 years and only makes $52,000 per year. Yet I have contributed over $200 this year to Obama's campaign out of my own pockiet because I am SICK of McCain and his rich power brokers trying to run this country for their own profit. And since McCain just said that the gloves have come off, folks, let's keep asking about his close, personal friendship with Keating (yeah, the same one who cost American taxpayers over 2 Billion dollars!) Didn't I read somewhere that while McCain wasn't found "guilty," he did have a letter of reprimand place in his record in the Senate? How much money is coming from his chief of staff with all his ties to Fannie Mae? Bring it on!
I am happy that this investigation should come up. Barack will take money from Islamic radicals including Bin Ladin. They have to investigate before the election because he cannot be our president.
RNC would you like some cheese with that whine???
Can anyone say DESPERATE?????
Wow. Talk about desparate! Mc Cain and Palin are reaching deep into their bag of dirty political tricks. If I were them, I would be careful. Troopergate, flip-flopping on cooperation and transparancy, sessession groups, witch-hunting pastors, deregulation, Charles Keating, illusions of suspension and the list goes on and on and on...
Mrs. Palin, don't throw out insults if you can't take them. It's a two way street when you start belittling and insulting others. If you can't take the punches, don't get in the ring!
Talk about politics as usual! The only change about McCain and Palin is the change of the faces using the same old trash.
Republicans have allowed their party to become a cult. They are now members of 'The First Church of the Republicans.' Not only do they think they are entitled, they have anointed themselves keepers of the flame. The only true Americans are Native Americans (the indians)whom Chris Columbus discovered when he got lost and ended up here.
Funny, when McCain was ahead in the polls (those 2 weeks), there was not a whisper from them cc: Obama's campaign funds. Well, here they go again with another tactic to divert attention away from a crumbling candidate. I believe that McCain is suffering not only from the economic crisis, but from the Sarah Palin crisis. Republican women are revolting against the insult to their intelligence.
Screw the RNC, biggest bunch of hypocrites ever! John MCCain even held a fund raising dinner event in London, so you don't think he's accepted funds from people in other countries, doubt it! You can bet Obama will say sure, go ahead and do your audit, I have nothing to hide, but if you turned the table you can be sure the GOP would do everything they could to thwart and investigation or Audit. I know for a fact that McCain has a particular campaign funds bundler who gets money from the Brits, Check connections (initialsWRB) to people tied to Keating scandal in Phoenix, AZ, many old buds there that MCCain still works with.
I give $10 a month. Audit this RNC. I'm a 37 year old Iraq war vet from a red state. I guess because I don't by the RNC BS that they always support the troops then they don't think I'm and American. McCain and Faye have no CLUE!
The Republican party are already sounding like a pathetic sore loosers, it appears all their old crooked tricks are not working this time, thank God the american people are finlly finally waking up and seeing that this is a party of lies and deceit.
I think the RNC needs to watch itseilf,instead of Barack.How about the racist remarks the that hussy from Alaska is making.Saying Obama is hanging out with teroist.That's absurd,if you can't come up with factual remarks.Keep your stiff republican mouth SHUT.
Between this and Palin's comment on "palling around with terrorists," I'd say that this show's just how desperate McCain and the Republicans really are.
another smear....
"...how'd the black guy get so much money ?!!! We're not getting as much as Obama...!!! Waaa waaa waaa..!!! Tick tock, Republicans, it's almost over for you.
The RNC is sad. McCain's camp is run by lobbyist, the same lobbyist for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Our tax dollars are bailing them out!
John McCain is very old and Palin is very stupid. Voters need to stop seeing black and white and start seeing green. The average American makes less than $50,000 a year so I don't understand why people don't want to support the man who will cut 95% of American taxes.
What a joke CNN is. Who wrote this piece. It's clear that CNN is trying to make seem as if small donors can't donate more than once, which we all know is not the case. CNN is a very sad piece of work.
Looks the RNC and mccain are really getting desperate, i didnt know it was possible to get this desperate.
Cry babies- can't believe the American PEOPLE have backed the Movement- They are so out-of-touch with reality! That's why Obama will win BIG on November 4th!
This recent action by the McCain Campaign is an added insult to the miooions of us who have donated to the Obama campaign.. Everyday I hear another individua tell me that they had never contributed before but have taken the time to send what they can. I'm without a job yet have contributed multiple times for around $700 or so because I believe in this process. The RNC needs to take a look at their own house. This action, the recent comments by Sara Palin regarding the alleged links to Ayers are just examples of the mean-spirited peopele that they are. We Americans are better than that....!
Only if we also audit the RNC.
They just cannot believe that there are that many smart people out here. They think we are all as ignorant as they are. Prove them wrong,
again!
Vote Smart.
Vote Obama/Biden
Vote for truth, not more GOP lies.
This is absolutele nonsense...not the investigation BUT the amount of $$$ that is contributed to run a campaign. This money could be used for far better things than me trying to eat my supper and having to watch adults smear each other through campaign ads over the tv, on the radio and in the newpapers! I don't believe we need to contribute $$$ to a fund that is meant to "steer" me in the right direction. Just give me the facts and a little time and I can vote for whomever I want.
I am tired of the campaigning, the mudslinging and most of all, I am sick (and I mean this literally) of the amount of $$$ contributed for this cause.
Let's make better use of this money from now on....set standards and guidelines to how much a person should spend on campaiging.
Maybe we could have used some of this $$$ to offset the financial mess this nation is in right now.
And let's not forget this....these two candidates are employees of the US government with salaries that are paid for by us, the common US citizen through taxation AND they are given time away from their jobs, with FULL pay and benefits, to run their campaigns. AND when the votes are all counted, they each have a job to go to...and they will not miss a beat in their pay, vacation, retirement, etc.
Wouldn't we all like an opportunity like that???
What is wrong with this picture, America? Let's straighten this mess out before we are TAXED for more mistakes!
McCain, a POW and a POS.
Good! Real Americans need to know where Obama's possibly terrorist money is coming from!
PALIN/MCCAIN 08! CLINTON 2012!
The GOP continues to cling onto the thin ice of the McCain-Palin ticket, coming up with anything they can to steer away from domestic issues.
mcpalin & the rnc are without honor. wait until Nov 4, when all the kids who dont get polled on their cell phones, whose turnout will equal a landslide for Obama. then the repug party & their gangland tactics will be done for the foreseeable future.
Of course the RNC is trying to audit the finances. What else can they do to prevent an Obama win? It's not surprising.
After all, come Nov. 4th, they will auditing the vote of Americans, and challenging anyone with a home foreclosure or doesn't have a driver's license.
Many, many cries of voter fraud coming again this year. Sad for the country that is considered the best, and first, example of democracy.
Good luck in 30 days....I hope your nation begins to restore it's well deseved dignity.
Oh – this is just rich, isn't it?? McCain is so blatantly desperate – they'll hit any despicable ball into the air hoping it hits Obama on the head...
someone should be auditing McCain's contributions! Let's just counter-complain!!
Can the McCain campaign get any more desperate? This is pathetic. What an awful President he would be. Thankfully, he won't have the chance.
RNC just can't accept that the contributions came from millions of pissed off Americans, huh?
More RNC bull. They just want to find something, anything, to run a negative ad on. Can't handle that eight years of greatest "success" has been America's ultimate failure.
Are you jealous, McCain?
The filthy Republican slime machine has nothing but frenzied desperation in their eyes. What level of ignorance does it take to vote for members of it's party?
SMEAR, SMEAR, SMEAR
But surely, does freedom of speech really mean anything in America. Imagine that vile cartoon that was done by someone about OBAMA and his WIFE. And now Sarah PALIN with that SQUEEKY voice and those annoying facial expressions. President material? NOT NOW, NOT EVER. Shame on those who believe such rubbish politics.
WHO THE HELL IS SHE? Does she think of tomorrow-well maybe not because most people have short-term memory loss. Every American must be appaled and tasteless politics.
OBAMA is still campaigning. Audits will be after. Who orders them anyway?
THIS ELECTION HAS BEEN ELECTRIFYING BECAUSE OF ONE MAN-OBAMA. What reward has he got? being labelled a TERRORIST because he is BLACK. SHAME ON YOU PALIN.
well come too PA first I give 300 dollars to obama,rep can spend money, but dont how too control it ,the dems should investigate you crooks.you all well be voted out come nov 4, a 10 year child could run the nation. better than you people.
GOOD, Finally, and they can play the race card all they want. They are just PISSING people off when they do it..
Go McCain/Palin 08
How about McCain giving the taxpayers back their 84 million that he's wasting on himself?
The RePubs never give up do they...one complaint after another...Look into your own house before tryin to run someone else's.
Wow...it never ceases to amaze me how a losing campaign can try to grasp at thin air to bring down Obama. This is beyond ridiculous. I guess it's Obama's fault that McCain can't raise enough money to stay afloat in battleground states. What's else is Obama's fault – global warming, crime, the economy...? What the heck else?
Wow! McCain has to resort to gaming the system to win. Can't beat him on the issues so he might as well take Obama to court!
Makes me glad I left the Republicans years ago.
McCain's V.P. pick the pig with lipstick seems to be clearer and clearer what a pig she really is, saying Obama hangs out with past terrorists when he was 8 years old. Unbelievable!
McCain/Palin: All aboard the "Smear Talk Express"
Bring in the mouth pieces, like troopergate.
Barack Obama is a CREEP, a THUG and a CROOK!!!! I can't wait for this SOB to get exposed!!! McCain/Palin doin the work the crooked, biased media WON'T do-including CNN!!!!! Wonder if they'll publish this comment!!!!!!!!!
Man ! John Mccain will stoop to any measures possible to win this election. What's next. It scares the heck out of me if he does win this election..
This is going to get ugly!!!!!
McCain and his people are running scared. They will do ANYTHING to keep control of this country. The Republicans failed, no doubt about that!!! It is time for a change, the Democrats deserve a chance to clean the mess up and get this country back on track! Americans deserve to live again!
Oh, now you want to audit Obama's contributions, but Sarah Palin and the others involved in "Troopergate" don't want to answer any questions????? Now, things are really getting ugly!!!!!!! If an audit is done, then questions about Troopergate" ought to be answered and they should stop acting as if them have something to hide. I'm a registered Independent, but I'm leaning more and more towards Obama everyday!
The Rothchilds and Rockefellers have funded both sides. Vote 3rd party....
If anyone supporting Obama thought for a moment that the Republicans were going to go down without scratching and clawing and playing every despicable ploy in the book – think again.
Karl Rove and the rest of his hench-crew are supporting McCain's campaign and they are proven to be capable of unspeakable offenses in pursuit of their NeoCon agenda. Don't forget that this was the man who succesfully convinced South Carolina in 2000 that McCain's Bangladeshi daughter was an illegitimate black child, destroying McCain and paving the way for 8 years of national insanity under the thumb of The Decider. And now McCain has Rove and crew on his team? What does that tell you?
Republicans have no soul – only a Darwinian drive to dominate at any cost, itself an incredulous hypocrisy.
Well, while I don't object to overt oversight, scrutiny, and accountability, it certainly will be the ultimate downfall of the McCain campaign if and when it is shown that fund raising was not performed illicitly by the Obama campaign. And at the same time, I look forward to the rebuttal investigation on the $1.2 million of foreign national donations to the McCain camp. But you can see McCain working its desperate kitchen sink approach. Country first? A campaign of honor? Why not just say it's a campaign of sunshine, ponies, rainbows and skittles, and just flash a bright light in our eyes when we peek in for a closer look. I'm glad the country is in a heavy trend against your disgusting campaign. And Palin? ...ugh. You couldn't have picked anyone less informed. Obama could have won with Paris Hilton debating her.
What else is new, since the republicans can't fight on real issues that concerns AMERICA . Its bad enough when Palin the bull dog went after OBAMA on old news when he was only 8 yrs old trying to tie him to a terrorist group radical. This reminds me of a playground fight if you can't win with words. kicking, scratching and bitting is all you have left . The REPUBLICANS needs to grow up. If not they will self destruct emplode within. Not only its a presidential race but hundreds of city and state elections to be contested.
Here we go again. McCain will do anything to distract from what is important to the average American. - We independents are tired of our time being wasted on slur tactics.
McCain/Palin will run ads to discredit Obama, terrorist connect, Rev Wright and on and on. But what about Palin and her witch doctor minister and 'voodo'. What about the investigation of Trooper Gate and is stalled for whatever reason.
Wake up America... we are in serious trouble
And for those that think the problems with the economy is not affecting them... just wait! Its just a matter of time.
And I thought McCain was so much better than this. Be glad when it over.
Getting desperate are we Republicans? 4th and 10 with twenty-nine days left ...better break out the trick plays because your other game is pathetic and anyone with a brain can see it.
I thought Obama is for transparency?
Oh, well... another flip (or is it a flop?).
Obama's fund raising is a demonstration of true public financing!
This tactic from the RNC just shows how desperate they are.
I've checked that box on my tax return before, but never again. It's troubling to me that my tax dollars are helping McCain run.
Point your fingers and waste our money, THAT'S the Republican way!
The McCain Campaign is a joke. Smear tactics, promoting fear tactics, the pick of Palin (playing on the emotions of our women when Hillary wasn't chosen for the VP) and now this.
I can't wait until Nov 4th to really voice my distaste for McCain and his party.
Desperate, sad and ready to be retired... lets send this old codger back to the desert.
Just when America thought the McCain campaign could not go any lower in their smears, they do something very desperate.... They start making allegations of law violations.
And accusing Obama of being friends with terrorist. WOW! If McCain thought his campaing was in trouble he hasnt seem anything yet. Talk about spitting in the wind.
Wow, aint that something now?
Truly the pot calling the kettle Black????
Why don't the RNC request an audit of VP Dick Chaney deal with Haliberton and the Saudi's?
Why don't the RNC audit Senator John McCain and the Keaton 5 ?
Why don't the RNC Audit Gov Sarah Palin Campaign contribution for Alaska Big Oil???
wow... what else you got? McCain campaign will use anything to win.
Bitterness. Cheating. ignorance. Lies. Anger. Pandering. Bigotry.
Intolerance. Greed. Adultery. Lack of Understanding. Callousness.
Selfishness. Good ol Boy system. exclusion. = McCain / Palin 08
DESPERATE TIMES FOR THE MCSHAME CAMPAIGN!!!
JUST PLAIN.......DESPERATE!
Sen. McCain, however, decided to take public financing during the general election race and is now limited to spending the $84 million given to his campaign by the federal government. Because Obama declined public funds for the general election, his spending is not limited by federal law.
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That right there says it all. That is the only reason the RNC wants to look into this. McPain is running out of money and out of time. Congrats RNC, I predict you will make donations to Obama's campaign go through the roof now.
This is the McCain and Palin change that they want to pursue.
Palin wants to change the Constitution of the United States to benefit her position as Vice President, which Bush and Cheney did, which is very, very scary.
McCain and Palin ticket is a very dangerous ticket and will be a plague to the U.S. if elected.
McCain is a disgrace in full definition – Al Queda for McCain '08, you betcha! The melt down of America's economy will continue in favor of McCain-just what Al Queda wishes to happen.
People of the United States for Obama '08.
CAN WE SAY DDDEEESSSPPPEEERRRAAATTTEEE!!!!
repugs are pittiful. They block an investigation in to Palin's abuse of power, but they want to investigate contribution made by citizens. Typical repugs philosopy, do everything to benefit the few intead of the majority.
McCain has already released the names of his small donors. Obama has refused to do so knowing that alot of them are illegal. I think he learned that kind of politics from Tony Rezecko.
Republicans are such losers. Another cheap gimmick on the campaign trail. If they thought anything was wrong with this fund raising they'd have started whining about it long ago. It's past time for this party to drive the stake through its heart and put us all out of its misery.
Hang in there McCain, you will loose the election because you are more worried about Obama than you are the economy. Odd, we are bailing out the banks, but not main street. Just found out I will be paying 25% more for natural gas this winter. Too bad we are not all Corporate Heads, where we make tons of money for doing a poor job. Only in America, with the help of both partys.
I'm curious how much John McCain is spending in Alaska to shut down "troopergate," and if any of that money is coming out of his public campaign financing funds.
Much ado about nothing. Nice way to try to distract us from the real issues, McCain.
I think the RNC is totally confused. All they relie on is distraction. I think this party will loose come Nov 4th. Americans are hit so hard with this financial crises and instead of thinkinghow to solve our problems, they resort in unneccessary attacks.
Americans will not be detarred with this Stupid Acts by he RNC.
We have concluded that we are hurt with thier failed polices and thier Mr Bush that has lead this Country in debt.
Obama is our right choice, He will be our next President.
Enough is Enough, Not this time.
Obama/Biden 08
Dave Jumbo.
Mr. McCain,
Your performance, especially during the economic crisis (erratic, wild, lost, flailing) and oh so ugly smears and negative campaigning, has stopped so many of my friends from listening to you or Palin any longer. The election, to us, is over, way over.
What a sham your campaign has turned out to be. To think, at one time we supported you. To think, we might have elected someone who we would now envision verbally abusing our allies and enemies alike, American and other alike, rich and poor….never mind that last one.
The latest accusations coming from Palin is showing detached from reality. Instead of bringing the voters closer to the candidates McCain and Palin it is bringing the voters further and further apart. Did Palin do well last Friday? On a scale of 1 – 10 she is on a scale of 2 why, I didn't learn anything new from her except her repeat of going back to Tax. How can any news station say she did well and she is back on track? What exactly is the trach she is back on? She is not equiped to handle any crisis whether it be VP or President, she is so green and naive. It also shows poor judgement from McCain, he could have picked any female, but he picked the most ill qualified – at this point Ms. Palin cannot catch up with all of her missteps. Does anyone what her or McCain run our Nation? We are in such a crisis now and the thought of these two in the White House is setting our nation in a downward environment and our children and their children will suffer for a long time coming. These two frighten me. I want my children to have a future and with these two in the White House what kind of future will they have. It is scary!
YOU IDIOTS
STOP THIS NONSENCE
I GOT NEWS FOR YOU AND U WILL LOSE BIG
I BET YOU ARE RUNNING SCARED RIGHT?
SARAH PALIN U CAN ATTACK OBAMA ALL U WANT AND IT WONT WORK
YOU ARE A LOSER SARAH, YOU ARE A LOSER
YOUR STUPID TACTICS WONT WORK OKEY.
Us this coming from the same guy who fund raised in England, Canada, and Columbia? He he sure he wants to start this.
MOST OF ALL: John McCain what will you do to help America????
When you can't win with your own skills, beat the other guy up!!
wow this is sad they are diggin in the files just too win...not to help normal Americans like me...this is sad ...i hope they rot for this
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for sure
Let's brace ourselves–here come the Republican dirty tricks. What will they accuse Senator Obama of next? They've already accused him of being a baby killer, teaching sex to kindergardners, siding with Osama. They're pathetic. Try to lose with some of your honor in tact.
*Sniff* *Sniff*
Hmmmm, what's that I smell over on the right, a bit of desperation in the air, maybe?'
Naw, it couldn't be..............
Typical McCain tactic- acuse your opponent of doing something bad that youve done 10 times as bad.
McCain never was straight talk. Even now, he refuse to talk about real issues and has clearly taken the low road. McCain is on the wrong side of history.
We have heard about taking off the gloves and fighting to the END. Is this what it is all about?
What plan does Mccain have for the country. That's the job RNC should take him to. He has said many times: I will win this war, I know how to win wars. How many wars have Mccain won?
Today he said I know how to fix things, what has Mcain fixed?
Of all the years of experience that Mccain touts, what pet project is closest to Mccain's heart. DEREGULATION. Taking government out of our back and pockets. He is not a champion on Education (Kennedy's turf), Healthcare (Hillary's pet), Loose nuclear warheads and international surveilance (Obama's work).
Experience does not equal to how old nor how long you have doing somwthing wrong.
RNC spare us your pious concerns.
You have enough problems with your own candidate's initial fund-raising through the primaries and afterwards.
Get back to the real issues and quite trying to side-track them during the final days of the campaign. This isn't 2000 or 2004!!!
The RNC doesn't have anything better to do than have the Feds confirm that the money didn't come from foreigners. I guess they are having a hard time dealing with the $84.1 million that McCain has to work with. Does anyone wonder – Is the McCain campaign and the RNC almost out of money? If this is the case, it's going to be very difficult for them to function, much less, keep up with Obama. If they don't know that it was Obama's plan to bankrupt McCain, they should have a clue now.
This from McCain's party – the man who violated his own campaign finance laws in the primary.
The Republicans can never win the election on the issues. They resort to dirty tactics designed to label their opponents as un-American. They deserve the butt-kicking that is coming down the pipeline for them. Bye-bye, GOP!!!!
It just behooves me on how desperate McCain is. He will stop at nothing. McCain is losing and that is that. Palin's comment on yesterday had to be retracted because it was unsubstantiated. Did not McCain have some pastor problems and Palin believes in witchcraft, voodoo, or root, and what is this Keating 5 all about? Not that I care because I am interested in the issues at hand. When I buy groceries, I want to be able to choose a steak rather than neckbones; I want to be able to fill up my car with gas and ride for pleasure, not just to work. I long for these days again.
Obama/Obiden 08
Oh what happens in this country when black people start to have success. This country is beyond disgusting. When you're losing do whatever it takes if you can't win to smear the your opponent!
Don't expect this to go through. Obama's already tried to get the DoJ to prosecute those who run ads counter to his message. All criticism of Obama must be silenced.
The problem with the McCain campaign is that they have no positive, productive message of their own, no specific policies for improving the economy that differ from those of GWB, no solutions for improving America's standing among foreign nations, no significant platform whatsoever. He is a one-trick pony pushing his vague concept of being a "reformer" and a "maverick".
As a result, he has relied on negative attack ads and speeches from the get-go. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and McCain is a desperate man whose blind ambitions have clouded any sense of judgement, fairplay, and code of ethics. (Palin, on the other hand, never had a code of ethics–only a holier-than-thou sense of morality.)
McCain and Palin have regressed from "gutter politics" to "sewer politics".
There are many scores of people listed by the Obama campaign itselfs that have donated over $10,000 directly to his campaign. Thousands of donations from obviously fake names; over $23,000 from two guys in a Hamas refugee camp. No: no reason for an audit.
Unbelievable, I was know their fundraiser activities were suspect to say the least.
Well, I see the McCain campaign has been true to its word. He's down in the polls in nearly all battleground states, and as promised, he has responded by going negative (more negative I should say) and doing everything he can to keep people from focusing on real issues. I guess that is the only way he could somehow pull ahead. I personally hope Americans are smarter than that.
Regarding issues, why doesn't John McCain explain why, after he made a promise to root out any pork in legislation going through congress, he decided to vote for the bailout bill, which was loaded with pork in order to lure Republicans into voting for it?
Mccain campaign running out of time and ideas!!
This campaign has definitely gone down the toilet. Negativity is king and the problems that people are going through because of the inadequacy of this government has just been set aside. Now this is plainly and sadly one of throwing dirt, accusations and whatever bull at each other.
It's about time!!!!
Look's like Bush is throwing another Buddy under the bus.
Is Sarah next?
Stay tuned!
What you mean I no can give money to Obama?
Maybe that is why Obama opted out. He knew he would have people from Kenya and Indonesia (family) making contributions to his campaign.
This would be quite the October surprise!!!
Wow! Those dogs will stop at nothing.
OBAMA '08!!!
Wow. That disgusting old corpse McDrain is getting really really desperate.
I'm a Health Care worker that at this point is at the highest of my salary range and was just told during my evaluation that at this time a Salary Increase isn't in the plan, my tenure is about 21 years of service.
As a Martial Arts Instructor in the inner city of California, limited funds so what I'm able to recieve for teaching discipline to trouble kids, my money goes back into the programs when I'm in a major debt of being a business man trying to have my own operations.
I send funds out of state to my kids on top of family support through the courts, I donated to the Obama Campaign. So now you take this testimony of how I'm being Patriotic helping my community when I'm having a rough time on my end, so you tell RNC to stick it... You're not doing anything but seeing that people like me that have suffered so much in our communities trying to survive, that it is now time for a new change. And that change isn't McCain and Pallin....
OBAMA'08
Just another example of mcshame trying desperatly to undermine Obama,s integrity etc, the man has no shame or honour (which by the way is supposedly hes strong point) . He is running scared and cant deal with the important issues like the economy so he is trying these dirty smear tactics (swiftboat) , I hope the american public sees past this crap he is trying to pull, GO OBAMA
Let both campaigns be audited...that is only fair. It will be very interesting to hear the results too!
Anything to distract voters from the problems and issues facing the country.........................................what i look forward to is the backfiring of these allegations made by the RNC and the McCain campaign...............and just out of curiousity, do I smell some foul jealousy in the air....................give me a break, would ya?
That's right, Senator Obama...hit them back HARD AND FAST....the top of the ticket has a lot of nerve...there's lots of is around who remember Mc's role in the KEATING 5!!! Eh, JohnBoy???!!!!
My,oh,my! Republicans are really desperate now. They are throwing everything they can to change the outcome of this Presidential race. They know that McCain is not going to win this election from the way things are going now, so, first, Palin accuses Obama of being pals with terrorists which is false and now, they want to audit the political contributions because they are running low on their funds. I wonder if McCain returned the 1.2M he is supposed to. Desperate measures for desperate people!
the repub is losing thay are trying to distrack us. stay focuse america.
Unbelievable. McCain and Palin are really getting desperate, and they are the ones who have taken more money from special interest groups than anyone.
America cannot afford four more years of what basically will be another Bush presidency. Enough.
The key words Obama says "returned" He didn't keep the illegal money like the One does. Check him out I say!!
DESPERATION! The old coot has lost what was left of his mind and Sarah never even had one. Hey, I'm not now nor have I, in the course of this fiasco, er, election, been a Bambi fan, but I'm being held hostage and forced to vote for him because my other choice is flatly unacceptable. McSame and Miss Wasilla? We'd not only be disdained by a major portion of the world, but we'd also be the universal laughing stock!
Hey RNC, come and audit me, I gave around $200 so far and am not finished yet. Everytime McGoo says another lie I get the debit card out, get on line and donate another $25, so come and audit me, I have nothing to hide. What a repulsive political party the republicans have sunk to a new depth in the cess pool of politics.
As usual, the RNC are being whiners! The candidates speak for themselves and the people have chosen Obama overwhelmingly to support him with their dollars.
Fear, name calling, slurs,lies= the RNC platform. If their misguided ideals can't win them an election, then why not deegrate the opponent.
Hey John- how that illegal black child of yours Bush used against you?
I may not agree with your political views but I gave you more credit than this type of campaign.
I gues you're willing ot lose a campaign to win a war, but have no problems losing your morals to win a campaign.
Wow...so the republicans go back to using lawyers to cause problems for others...Anyone find this odd? Becasue arn't they the same ones who try to limit "us" from sueing or anything in court? Oh wait I forgot it is all about the wealthy here! what was I thinking. Ok so I have not given any money to the Obama campaign but now I think I will...
I think the RNC is scared because for once they are being beaten in the money race. I think they are even more scared because Obama has done it without accepting donations from groups (PACs) that McCain has found himself relying on.
I think this is just one more way the McCain/Palin/RNC campaigns are trying to distract Americans from the key issue this election: the economy.
To borrow a famous line: It's the economy, stupid!
"Without accepting a dime from the Washington lobbyists or corporate PACs that have funded John McCain's campaign, our campaign has shattered fundraising records with donations from more than 2.5 million Americans." This makes it sound as if the Obama campaign has not accepted any money from lobbiest or PACs, but the fact of the matter is that they have accepted naerly $100M from lobbiest and PACs through bundling. A nice bit of smoke and mirrors to misinform the voting public.
These campaign audits should be automatic and constant for all campaigns.
The more the RNC tries to dirt this up the farther south the polls go. Get the idea there that they have no clue what it means to be a Maverick and try to win on virtue?
Hail Mary another dirty bomb and try to divide our country some more and we will see that you lose the election John.
Oh please,
Republicans grow up. Please start acting like adults and stop acting like babies. Republican: Let's call Obama names. No...well...that's not working...we're still losing and the American people still think we are incompetent. I know, I know: let's call Obama a terrorist. Ah, darn.....the stupid American people didn't buy that one either. I GOT IT: Let's say he broke the fund raising laws!!! Yes, these rules are so complicated that no one understands them anyway. Woo Hooo!!! We'll get that dirty Obama now. He's an illegal fund raiser!!! "
I hope they also audit the McCain campaign and Cindy McCain. After reading about his "Bill Ayers" I would not put anything past McCain. And why wasn't his winnings put on his income tax returns?
i beleive they are getting hooooooooooooooober desperate
huh? give me a break , they are just jealous because they are being out fundraised and campaign by small donors.. Audit on , there's nothing there.
silly rabbit tricks are for kids
Obama Biden have won
Distraction are what they are
the fact remains, M/P have loss
it all a matter of how bad at this point. McCain go negative and more will question his judgement.
RNC and McCain campaign!!!
Listen up! It is the ECONOMY STUPID
Who cares about fundraising- get on topic we have to solve the economy and end the war because of which we are in such a mess.... Leave Barack alone– he is an honest man and you are NOT!!
Obama Biden '08
Keep digging RNC.
To quote I forget who...
You cannot dig yourself out of a hole, it just gets deeper.
Peace.
wasn't it John McCain who got a loan for his campaign on the promise that even if he didn't get the nomination he would still keep running to collect the public financing to pay back the loan? talk about a lack of ethics! That's taxpayer money he gambled... again...
The Republicans will stop at nothing. They can't win on issues, so they try to pull the Democrats into the gutter with them.
I will be so glad in November to finally have a President in the White House I can be proud of.
More than the polls, these acts by the GOP show clearly that McCain/Palin are clearly aware that the Republican "brand" is flushing down the toilette.
Good...I'm glad...I was sick of having to listen to it!
I sent him a thousand dollars, and if I can, I'll send more.
McCain is going down that sleazy path he said he never would consider..we are fed up with that kind of politics..my best friend who happens to be a Republican and is the president of a Republican club at university says that a large number of his student members are taking away their votes for McCain mainly because he has reverted to this kind of campaign! I can only wonder how many others across the country will react the same way..Whether Democrat or Republican we are fed up with these Carl Rove "swiftboat" campaign tactics. We have very urgent problems in our country that should be dealt with in an honest and upright fashion so we can make real choices in this election..not choices based on sleaze and smears. At least by all accounts Obama is trying to keep his head above this political manure and stick to the issues. I hope he keeps it up..he will get more votes that way,I'm sure
When will the McCain camp start trying to sell their candidate rather then try to tear down Obama?
If McCain can't do anything except complain about Obama why would anyone want him as president?
I smell desperation from the GOP and it reeks. Maybe Palin can give the Obama campaign tips on how to stall an investigation.
Obama needs to stay on message about the economy. It is getting that time of year when people have to purchase heating oil and it is not going to be easy for people on fixed incomes such as the elderly. He needs to keep asking these people if they can stand 4 more years of this mess. I think the answer will be no.
The Republicans are sooooooo desperate. lol
Why not just accept that we do not want John McCain. He is a washed-up-has-been!
google john mccain birth certificate
MCCAIN IS NOT A US CITIZEN AND DOES NOT HAVE A BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
Mccain campaign give it up already your going down there is nothing you can do or say from stopping senator obama from becoming president of the united states YOU LOST MCCAIN GET OVER IT!
Is that all they got ???
They better come up with better reasons for voting Republican this year because that nonsense will not cut it ...
The Republicans are desperate.
McCain I wish you were reading this. You forgot who you are and what got you here.
The whines of a losing and desperate campaign strategy. When your guys, McShame and Miz geez, lack intelligence, character and intigrity and are full of nothing but b s and fluff, you got to have something to say.
And all this from the party of so-called Christians!
And just to let you know, I donated money to the Obama campaign.
The RNC and McCain campaign are just oozing desperation at this point. As if all their money has come from completely legal means (hmmm, was it not just recently that it came out about the sex and drugs in re. to oil?).
They, however, should be careful because this could turn around and bite them yet again. If it turns out everything is on the up and up, the DNC can turn around and do the same to the RNC and I can guarantee you there would be quite a list of illegal money acceptance on their part!
Country First – that is the biggest joke since the invention of time. John Mccain is only interested in becoming the POTUS for himself. I do not hear any answers for issues coming from the Republican side, only smears and lies. If I were a supporter of the Rep ticket, I would be deeply disappointed by these tactics. Any man who can organize a multi-racial, multi-generational effective campaign in the manner that Senator Obama has, can certainly bring change to this country. And by the way, Mccain has even stolen Senator Obama's campaign slogan – how low can one man go. Give it up John, you and Palin have lost!!!
Wahhhh Wahhh, mommy hes raising more money than we are! It's not fair!
This is pretty rich, coming from the McCain campaign. Cindy McCain is active on the campaign trail, and if McCain wins, would be in the White House, but says that she'll never release her tax forms.
Detestable tactics will lead to detestabele leadership.
McCain is slipping, time for the kitchen sink!
It would appear that Obama's forward thinking and judgement were far better than McCain's. He obviously figured out that it would take a lot of money to win the election and that most of it would be needed in the final 30 day push. Kudos to Obama – the kind of President we will need – one who thinks ahead.
GOP are scared and they know they will lose BIG TIME. There behinds are burned for the past 8 yrs and now they trying to attack Obama for no apparent reason. The are bunch of crying babies and nothing but complaining and money diggers and McCain is the biggest money digger. GOP are bunch of idiots
I am telling you folks...Obama is a Constitutional crisis in waiting. Almost two hundered million, half of his contributions, have come from overseas sources. Who is buying this election ? The Saudis, the Iranians, Russians, Chinese, Cubans ? It is becoming apparent that they are. Obama would have to be removed within his first year in office and it will create a hellacious situation. The American people will only have themselves to blame if they elect him.
Talk about the RNC and McCain being a bunch of winers....What else is next from them? I think this is totally outrageous and a waste of the voters time.
this is what the fat one Limbaugh said Mcbush should do, and here goes mcbush doing it
his teacher Limbaugh the racist who gets paid to be racist is at it again.
go away you horrible people who do not represent the AMerica we are and love
An obvious, yet ridiculous, attempt at an October Surprise. RNC, get a life. You can't say anything good about your candidate right now so you try to dig up dirt that does not exist. Shameless.
Is the RNC and the McCain/Palin so desperate that they will resort to any and all attacks that they can think of? Doesn't sound like running an aboveboard campaign to me.
Personally I think most voters get really turned off by negative ads, especially when our country is in such a dire financial state.
Just stick to the issue – THE ECONOMY
The GOP is responding to the results of the polls and will do anything within its power these last 30 days to win - including looking under the rug for illegal contributions and airing attack ads that are lies! Swiftboating won't fool us this time. Fool us once, shame on you. fool us twice, shame on us.
McSame is creating more distractions, anything to keep the focus away from the issues. McSame is getting desperate & going after anything he can. I am sure the Obama campaign will stay focused on the issues we all want to know about. McSame is out to destroy Obama with smear tactits, it's what he does. It won't work this time. We are ready for the Change We Need. Obama / Biden 08-12
They will seriously try to do anything to shift attention away from the campaign.
To me, this just seems to be another tactic of the Mccain campaign to turn voters away from Obama/Biden. Just like the issue with Ayers. I believe that once people see all that they (McCain/Palin) are trying to pull, they will see right through it. As a military career person myself, I just would like to know why John McCain goes around telling everyone that he has this near perfect voting record for veterans when we know that it's not true. If he thinks that military personnel are going to vote for him just because he was in the military, then he's gonna be surprised come election night. I have to say that I don't believe everything that any politician says, but when I know that they are straight out lying to me, it really ticks me off!!! I heard a saying somewhere before that sums up what I think of McCain/Palin and it goes " I have more respect for a man who lets me know where he stands even if he's wrong, than the one that comes up like an angel and is nothing but the devil."
this is just another desperate tactic by a dismantled GOP. they have ruined they country and are now trying to grasp at straws.
It is more than fair to have them look into this. From the beginning I have always wondered where his "fund raising prowess" comes from. It seems as though impossible record amounts of contributions keep rolling in every month. They can point their guilty fingers at McCain but let's see how this one transpires.
Shed some light on this guy please. He is shady and the American people have a right to know.
Since the government is falling down on the job regarding this, I commend the RNC for stepping in and demanding that it be done. This should have been done much sooner. McCain has been very open about the sources of his contributions, while the Obama campaign has, under one ruse or the next, been very "hush-hush" and balked at revealing their donor sources to public scrutiny.
I've often wondered how much of Obama's money comes from overseas, with special concern about "countries that don't like us very well," like some in the Middle East. Their leaders would most definitely like to see Obama be our next president!
McCain-Palin – 2008
When you're losing an election you try to start all these little rumors, but John McCain, it isn't going to work this time.
Grasping at straws much? I don't think the RNC understands how much the public literally hates their brand right now. My parents and I have donated maximum to Obama and none of us have ever given to a candidate before. It's not that he's cheating it's that a giant percentage of the country hates Bush/McCain/Palin SO MUCH that a ton of people are giving money that never have before.
Yes, the McCain campaign had 1.2 million in unwanted donations. But they discovered them, a lot of times independently, and returned them. The act that the Obama campaign is unwilling to even do the littlest of management to prevent this, well, it shows how low and unethical they can be, and I don't want a crook in the Oval Office.
I'm sorry, but the Republicans are just upset that they couldn't raise that much money. Maybe if they had a more inspiring candidate?
I made a $20 donation last Friday morning to Obama's campaign.
He can thank Sarah Palin's performance during Thursday night's debate.
I gave $1 for each time that she:
said "Maverick" $5
said "Joe Six Pack" $1
said "Hockey Mom" $1
said "new-cue-lar" $5
said "darn right" $1
said "heck of" $1
said "drill, baby, drill" $1
Then I threw in $2 for each time she wrongly called the general in Afghanistan General McClellan.
I threw in another $3 for each time I laughed out loud at her stupidity.
Read up America: the GOP wants to find out who contributes to Obama, and that means the MILLIONS of YOU – regular people – who are sending 5, 10, 20 dollars. I don't know about you, but I don't want MY privacy invaded by the GOP!
The GOP wants to look at all of us regular folks, and if they find someone they don't like they are going to attack US because they have no ideas, no solutions, of their own!
Truly sad does the RNC have any sense of decency? As an independent I have been completely turn off by McCain and RNC's tactics. From fear to wedge issues to use of foreclosure list to challenge one's voting right to a potential audit! I would like to challenge the RNC to win actually on fairness and the issues! But perhaps I am asking for too much!
Detroit, MI
hahahaha GOP is chasing a cat now lol Gop get a life
Somebody fears the battle is slipping away....
Distractions.. fear.. lies....
Anything else we should expect?
If i am correct,,,,,,,the McCain people decided at the beginning,,they would accept government money,,,,,,both parties could do this if they so wanted. However by accepting government money,,,there is a limit put on that source. The Obama people decided to forfit that option,,,they would go with small donations from whomever. The Obama plan has allowed the democrats unlimited amounts of money, this is a good way to do business,,,,as long as the donors are there. Apparently the donors have been there to help the Obama people. The McCain people are running out of money,,,,,this was there choice when it came to raising funds. Senator McCain made a mistake by taking public financing. This is another example of how the McCain people operate. In the past two weeks the whole world has witnessed mistake after mistake,,,,,,,whether it was Governor Palin,,,,,the nice lady from Alaska who is being used by Senator McCain,,,,,,,or the Senator's rushing back to washington to settle the financial bailout of wall street. Your days are getting shorter Senator. Why don't you go home to one of your many homes,,,,,,retire.
Sour grapes, anyone!
I guess thats the issue when you dont accept public funds. I wonder if that guy from hezballah who endorsed obama gave him money
Good try RNC but I think Obama is prepared for the investigation. They had better watch temselves before the RNC ends up getting investigated.
The request may be legit by the GOP, but they'll have to come clean with their own contributions. For my part, as a US citizen living in the USA – I've donated $800 to the Obama campagin. My aggregate total to date is far less than the $2,300 maximum amount. I'll be donating $200 more in October. The stakes are high. We must win this battle against the regressive GOP. The world is depending on our efforts.
Did not the Obama camp send an army to dig up dirt on Palin? Did not Obama FLIP FLOP on public campaign funding? The RNC should try to expose any fraud.
And it Starts...........
The Desperate flailing of distractions.
So I guess they want over a MILLION donors to stop what they are doing and send in copies of our IDS and such? Is the McCain Campaign going open ALL of its booksto the FEC as well? I doubt it , that would not be in keeping with their " We do what we want without questions but you........"
I think McCain just opened a door that HE may wish had stayed closed.
If there's one thing you can count on, it's for the Republicans to get nasty and petty when they realize that they're losing an election. They can't help it, really - it's just a natural part of their overall psychological composition.
Is there anyone out there who truly believes that the Republicans are doing this for anything other than purely political reasons? If so, I've got a bridge in Alaska to sell you.
Hmmmm – the RNC and McCain are famous for suddenly attacking their opponents in an area in which they have a serious serious flaw that will look really bad when exposed.
This activity should prompt an investigation of RNC finances immediately. It is likely they are trying a preemptive attack so they can whine – "but we aren't the only ones doing it "- – as soon as they are caught.
Read the liberal based newsweek story. Even they show that the Obama is accepting fraudulent contributions, and is not releasing enough information to determine if there are other illegal contribution. McCain on the other hand, is fully transparent. So while Obama may have raised contribution from 2.5 million Americans, it will likely be shown that he has also accepted contribution from a significant number of foreigners. If he has, sorry, but that is unacceptable in the USA. It may be acceptable to the president of the world, but not for my president.
they're obviously jealous that people actually WANT to donate to obama, not just huge corporations looking to buy off mccain.
They just can't believe any nominee could raise so much money from "just" the American people. They don't believe that millions of donations, of five bucks or ten bucks or twenty, could possibly add up to so much money. No surprise they can't do math - we've known that for years. The Republican party has consistently underestimated the American people and American patriotism, to their detriment.
The donations are there because we want "change". I personally donated more then $300 to Obama. This is my first donation to a person seeking public office and I am 60 years old.
So, RNC you are spending lots of money to find out the truth. Just accept the fact that you are loosing and will lose this election.
Republican Party =slime. Get ready, the last 30 days of this campaign will demonstrate what kind of people the Republicans are. Vengeful, lying, deceitful, malicious, horrible scum. We can't let them rule this nation any longer.
This is what you have? Why don't you just accuse Senator Obama of consorting with terrorists – oh, that's right – you did.
We can't afford four more years of this type of idiocy.
This is laughable, when the Republican party has no answers, no viable solutions to the problems of the American people it turns to every trick in the book...They are the party of Christians, conservatives, the moral and upright, yet turn to lies and schemes when things just aren't going their way. This is shameful and all the more reason why we must elect Obama!
It appears that the McCain campaign is really reaching for anything to smear Obama. If Senator McCain would start focusing on some issues that are important to Americans, perhaps his poll numbers would rise. He is no longer the John McCain of 2000 and 2004. He has become much like his Bush administration "cronies" – no integrity or dedication to the American ideals. I sent him money in 2000. I'm proud to say I have sent Senator Obama more than I ever did to McCain. Wish I could have back what I sent him so that I can put it towards the Obama campaign. I know I'm not the only one. The RNC is barking up the wrong tree. It's the American people who have been funding Senator Obama's campaign and will continue to until the last vote is counted.
This is just another desperate attempt by the republicans so they don't have to address the real issues going on in their own campaign. Like why Sarah won't cooperate with her subpoena from Alaska to see if she practiced unethical procedures, or how John Mccain has connections with Freddie and Fannie, or better yet even what newspaper she reads. They clearly have no insight nor a plan for an economic strategy to help Americans. So answer me this if this shows that he did receive the funds, how about McCain use the illegal money for the Bailout. Now there is a economic plan that American's can life with !!!!
I hope the RNC will ask John McCain to pay his taxes on his gambling debt and Sarah Palin pay her taxes on the "travel expense" she claim for First dude and all those children on the tax payer dime.
"Country first" no "Pay your taxes first"
Absolutely – ! And those who think things shouldn't be looked into – then ask the Feds to stop their investigation regarding Wall Street corruption. If there is nothing to hide – there is nothing to be afraid of.
How many bets that Camp Obama will get their attorneys, et al out there to delay any move forward – at least until after the election. That is their game – Obama learned well and has now become the ring leader for the corrupt DNC, Dean, Pelosi, Reid, Kerry, Brazile and the rest of the bunch.
Desperation Desperation Desperation!
Talk about the issues. The RNC is just upset that Obama's campaign has outsmarted and has raised more money. If this was a real issue, this should had been addressed months ago. But instead, they are losing and using crazy tactics. McCain, Palin and the RNC is a disgraced to the USA. Shame on you.
Obama/Biden 08!!!
Sure, if we can have a proper audit of the B.S. recount issues from the 2000 election!
I wish the Mccain camp would respect the Biden family in not run negative ads until after the funeral,also the Obama camp do the same,but the Mccain camp wont because thats their personality,when Biden choked up at the debate last Thursday reguarding the tragic death of his wife Sarah Palin showed no emotion or sympathy at all.
The Republican Party will try anything to STEAL the White House, AGAIN!!!!!! THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA HAVE SPOKEN!!!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN "08"
This just goes to show you can take the politician out of corrupt Chicago politcs, but you can't take the corrupt Chicago politics out of the politician.
Shame on GOP for all this crap thay are coming up with...americans should not even acpect anything else from them.
This is really what you may call "Desperate measure" The RNC is missing out one big detail, After 8 years of crisis from the Reps. is Americans just got to votes The Dems. in remembrance of the fruitful 8 years of Mr. Clinton. Don't waste your time trying that. Jack.
I can tell them the source of Obama's campaign money – little people like myself donate $25 or $50 at a time (or $5 or $10) because we felt physically ill and horribly disappointed when the Bushies stole the 2004 election. We simply don't want that to happen again, knowing that the Rovians will stop at nothing.
We want a president whose boss is the American public, not corporate lawyers and hangers-on with deep pockets!!!
This is an obvious stunt and partisan politics at its worst.
Just another attempt at distraction by the RNC. I'm one of those small donors to the Obama campaign and they always know to the penny how much I've contributed and how close I am to my limit. I just hope, when Barack is elected President, he puts the people in charge of his campaign's accounting in charge of the GAO – we'll never lose a dime.
They are really desparate now!
why do we focus on obama and mccain when theyre are 2 viable alternatives Bob Barr and Ralph Nader. Either of them would do far better for this country than republicans or democrats I know for a fact that ralph nader would not have bailed out wallstreet and let the economy work the way it should people dont seem to realize that republicans and demo democrats are bought out by lobbyist vote for someone outside of Washington Vote for the libertarian Bob Barr or Vote for the Independent Ralph Nader.
Obama would have to revolve his had five times and spit pea soup for me to be scared enough to vote for McCain.
What a bunch of dirty rats! McCain campaign and RNC continue to throw dirt, spout lies, misrepresentations, and smears. Shame on you, McCain and RNC! Joe Klein (Time magazine) wrote in his article ‘The Lying Game’: The McCain camp had decided that its candidate can’t win honorably, on the issues, so it had resorted to transparent and phony diversions. …Worse than lies have been the smears. …These dreadful weeks should not be forgotten. McCain has raised serious questions about whether he has the character to lead the nation. He has defaced his beloved military code of honor. He has run a dirty campaign.’ I support your opinion, Mr. Klein. I sincerely believe that McCain is the worst candidate for president in the US history.
I can sense the panic mood in John McCain's campaign. I almost can imagine there are sorts of ideas in that "staff meeting" about how to take Obama down. I am sure that we will see even more coming. This is to be expected. Although a month is a long time in politics, it is a very short time for ordinary folks to get the next bill. I don't think their attacks will work in this year.
JohnMcCain is grasping a any little thing he can get now......he is just like a spoilt child who cannot have his way.
We are really getting sick and tired of his constant complaints....if his poll numbers were better.....do you think we'd be hearing about every tiny thing that Barack Obama does???? I think not!!!!
mcbush is just mad cause he is losin and mcpallin is up the river without a igloo
I did not donate any m oney to Obama campaign but I will defintely will be sending a donation. Palin/Mcain you have just conviced to make a donation. Your foolishness will defintely lead to Obama shattering more record for campiagn contributions.
smells like desperation
Senator John McCain and his campaign have succeeded in losing all credibility. His deliberate blunders, inconsistencies, lack of clarity and refusal to address the issues; and the apparent attempt of his running mate to dazzle the American people with wit, sarcasm and nervous energy and now this threat for an audit of the funds donated to Senator Obama is but another example of McCain's commitment to knee jerk tactics to gain attention. Enough already!
wow...the McCain camp is trying everything under the sun to get to the whitehouse
gee... desperate much?
OHIO IS WESTERN COUNTRY MUSIC. COWBOYS AND HATS
AND LADIES IN JEANS DOING LINE DANCING.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN BEING TOO OLD KEEPS PLAYING HIS TOO OLD MUSIC . HE SANG FOR KERRY TOO. THIS LEADS NE TO BELIEVE , SPRINGSTEEN IS GOING TO GET OBAMA GO DOWN THE TUBES OR DOWN THE HOLE IN HIS GUITAR.
It's not going to work this time RNC.... you might have the money and the power, but we've got the people.
RNC looking into fraud? you've got to be kidding me...No party is more slimy and under handed than the RNC. I hope this back fires on them as this reeks of desperation.
Oh, please. I guess this crap is what we can expect from the McCain campaign in this last month. Since he's losing on the issues, then throw us this kind of stuff and hope some sticks.
I wonder if McCain's Campaign can come up with a few more monkey wrenches to throw at Obama? I know they're trying to do everything they can think of to derail Obama's Campaign as he steadily pulls ahead in the polls! A waste of their valuable time as their tactics won't deter Obama in the least! Maybe they should concentrate on how to pull their poll numbers up instead of foolishly trying to pull Obama's Down! Seem to me their working their strategy backwards ie: from the top down ! Aren't they from the ground up builders?
Drop the race card thing. It’s getting OLD. Obama has proven time and time again he clings onto bad people like the one who is just the guy from down the street. I am so sick of this crap. I for one am not going to vote for him because he is full of himself and he is thug like. Are you people out there so blinded that you can’t find the truth about this stuff? If not voting for your thug makes me a racist, then so be it. God help us all if Obama gets into the white house. Take a good hard look at what you are doing and pull your heads outs and shut off those stupid programs you are watching and do some real fact finding.
Bill Miller
Fine Investigate.
Obvious Rovian strategy to define an unbelievable strength of 3 million small donors as a suspicious weakness.
How about instead of the smears we talk about the ECONOMY, or are we too stupid?
The smear machine is in full swing trying to divert from the economic mess. The next thing is that they will send the hit man after Obama . Mc cain is devious.
Thank you Sarah !!!
After 45 years of having to listen to a republican mother-in-law, she called last night and said she's not going to listen to any more lies from her party. Just in time, too. She's switching to DEM tomorrow – the last day to "register" (although she's only officially switching parties)!!
Thank you Sarah!!!!
More acts of desperation by the party that invented non-transparency and bending of rules. I guess I should half expect for the RNC Gestapo to show up and audit the $25 donations I've given the Obama campaign.
The American People have spoken, during the primaries, and now during the Presidential election. Now, that the Republican's have admitted to themselves that the McSame/Palin ticket is going down, it is now time to pull all weapontry out the bag to try and take the Obama/Biden ticket down. It will NOT work!!!! The American people are smarter than the last 8 years of McBush/Palin. Don't you see, Senator Obama is not playing the attack dog game, he is a man of integrity and fights negativity with respect/dignity/integrity. The Republican Party might want to try that sometime!!!! McBush/Palin, STOP ALL THE NEGATIVE ATTACK DOG TACTICS, WE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE NOT BUYING IT!!!!!!
Yes We Can, Change is possible through the Obama/Biden ticket!!!!!
Obama/Biden "08"
You know,
I am an independent voter. I have followed this entire campaign through the primaries (both sides). I am not yet seeing anything from McCain that offers his "reform/maverick" labeling. (aside from the Palin pick...which was unwise at best).
I want more from these guys. Give me substance!
I am leaning heavily now towards Obama based on the fact I am seeing the McCain campaign now turn the argument into a "I'm just gonna bash the other guy so you dont vote for him"
Give me some things you want to do to IMPROVE our country John. At least I am hearing something of substance from Obama....
All this sort of nonsense might work for people who just can't be bothered to actually THINK for themeselves. For those of us who can, I can tell you we are sick of this kind of crap in a campaign.
They can audit all they want. It is a huge waste of tax payer cash and, while it may turn up occasional irregularities, will not turn up unethical tends that would warrant such and audit.
In short, Obama is getting his money from the people, with certainly some questionable stuff–a thing nearly impossible to avoid in such a large operation–but which will nevertheless proof to be inconsequential.
RNC is getting desperate.
The mud will REALLY start coming out pretty soon.
obama is a koosamakshi.voter fraud,campaign finance fraud.........
he will plunder the treaury
I am so sick and tired of the McCain campaighn nonesences!
All he wnts to talk about is Obama and I am on tthe break of losing my house.......READ MY LIPS, I DONT CARE WHO FUNDS HIS CAMPAIGHN AS LONG HE GETS OUT OF THIS MESS
PLEASE SENATOR STOP WITH YOUR FOOLISH ATTACKS ALREADY
Excuse Me, But since when has the R.N.C. become auditors?
Does this mean that the R.N.C. is going to Audit G.W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Sect. Paulson on the $700 Billion Bail Out Kick Backs?
Does McCain and Palin pick up on the $700 Billion for good behavior?
McCain is a pathetic, charicature of a candidate. Let him ask and Obama's campaign will provide the info. Obama has saved the American taxpayer $84 million by using private donations which are NOT tax deductible.
This is ridicules. These guys will do anything not to loose. This is getting far beyond Rove tactics, I guess I'll call this McCain tactics.
sounds like sour grapes
The more I read the more I hate republicans. your candidate sucks thats why you aren't getting as much money. Bunch of whiners!
Distraction-Smear-Distraction-Smear... how about we work on getting the IRS exemptions taken away from the churches who broke tax laws by coordinating with the McCain campain and preaching politics in church??
This is such garbage and they know it- why is it so hard to believe that there are that many Americans that want change so bad they would contribute an extra 10 bucks from there already tight budget to help the cause? I can attest that it is possible- myself as well as my family have done so.
The RNC are nothing but hateful spiteful politicians and I can not wait to take back our White House and our Country!!
Obama/Biden 08
Desperation. Next tactic?
So McCain can't beat Obama on the real issues, he gets the RNC to do this. I hope they don't find any wrong doing on Obama's part. Is this the "October surprise"?
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Keating!, Keating!, Keating! Where's the mention of Keating in the blame game? Huh?
More desperation tactics from a group of thugs...
I guess it is so unbelievable to the RNC that so many individuals believe in Sen. Obama's campaign. They can't believe that individuals like myself would want to donate to a political campaign because their constituents don't believe in the Republican ticket enough to open up their wallets.
Shall we call this another facet of the smoke screen away from the issues?
It's so pathetic how the RNC is getting so desperate. I really do hope they get their wish and the audit is done, just to prove them wrong. I am confident that Obama's campaign has been honest with its fundraising methods and this will be just one more nail in McCain's campaign coffin. Everytime the McCain campaign tries to pull one of these stunts, they are proven wrong, and Obama's lead in the polls rise. Keep doing what you're doing McCain! You're only hurting yourself..*wink*
The McCain/Palin campaign and the Repubs' , in general, are scared to death of this wonderful, smart, cool, calm and collected Harvard educated Black man who is out campaigning, fundraising, spending, and had the goal and is within site to become the first African-American to ever be the President of the United States.
WE knew that they were going to do everything in their power to stop this from happening. The person that understood this the most was Barack Obama.
If they think that all of his money ties and donations havent been checked and accounted for as being legit, then they are really showing just how GOSH DARN stupid they are.
Maybe they need to put down the 6-PACKS........
Keep reaching for any straw to win this election
the rnc is pulling out all the stops. seems like they will do any and everything to try to change the trajectory of this race. they should try jettisoning palin and maybe that will re-energize the party.
McCain and Palin are two sorry punk A#@es that think they can drum up more distractions. McCain your dirty A#@ will be out of politics before you know it. can't wait until it's revealed who donated to YOUR campaign!
And so it contiunues.. The Mccain party is reaching for the bottom of the abyss, to find something on the Obama camp... Good luck with that... lol Obama/Biden will win by a landslide regardless what the Repugs try to do... 8 Years of Republican leadership has totally destroyed this country, and lowered it's status as a superpower.. If they are given another 4 years in the White House, this great country will cease to exist... We CANNOT let that happen....
Obama/Biden 08
More of McSame trying to distract from the facts. Such as, he has no plan and is losing hope. I'm sure if any mistakes have been made the money would be returned. How about doing a little audit of his own. I really think hes just mad he hasn't raised as much money.
MY OH MY...HOW DESPERATE CAN A CANDIDATE GET???
No Way! No How! We are claiming executive previlege.
HOW LOW WILL THE MC CAIN CAMP GO?
HOW SCARED WILL THEY RUN????????????????????????
The ugly war that the low life Republicans have been running could not turn any filthier. I suppose that's what happens when you have a tempermental puppet and an airhead running for office.
I am starting to think senator McCain has a thing for Obama because all he wants to take about is him!! .........
I dont care who funds his campaighn for all a care it could be saint himself!!!
Obama/Bide
WE WANT OUR AMERICA BACK !!!!
I have "never" seen a political party (Republican Party).., so afraid of losing. Mike in Montana
McCain & tne RNC are jealous because they can't raise anywhere near the amounts of money that Obama has.
It's time to step up the investigation into Troopergate & remember the Keating 5!!!
What a chicken-crap. McCain does't get it. He refuses to come to reality. His bitterness is growing exponentially. Shameful. Well, as long as he knows that some of his underhandedness may turn back on him...and rightly so.
Sound like some major hating going on!
Anyone who pays attention knows that the Dems like CNN while the Reps favor Foxnews. Out of curiosity I just went to Foxnews.com and read the comments on some of the news stories....interestingly enough about 2/3 of the comments were pro Obama.........looks like even the Republicans are starting to wise up a little! Thank Goodness!!!!!
Obama 08
Desperate... but not serious
That old song is indicative of the GOPs tactics. It is pathetic.
I've never donated to a political campaign before – but I've made two donations to Obama/Biden already and may make another. True, they were small donations; I don't have much money and had to sacrifice some to make them.
I made them because this country just can't bear four more years of the negative, war-mongering, lying, spiteful, and divisive politics that W perfected and McCain seems hell-bent on continuing.
Since they are in bed with Wall Street and huge corporations (Hi, Halliburton!) the RNC just can't seem to believe that so many Americans would make donations to get this country back where it needs to be.So let the Rovites investigate MY donations – I'll give them an earful.
OBAMA/BIDEN FOR A GREAT AMERICA!
The McBush and RNC are getting a little too desperate!!!
More desperate tactics from the desperate McCain campaign. Won't work.
This is complete bull. What is the RNC basing this complaint on? A list of names that look suspect? I guess the racial fear tactics are starting in earnest now. This is exactly the type of dirty politics Obama is trying to do away with.
I am a single donor who made small donations throughout Obama's campaign. They sent me an e-mail when I was about $200 from reaching the max contribution for the general election.
What is McCain's plan to fix the economy????????
Petty, petty, petty can't win on the issues so they try to distract the attention elsewhere. By the way how is the Palin subpoena thing going?
Do Call me because I donated twice and now let's go for three!
Obama/Biden in 08!
John and Sarah just hate to be behind and they will do anything to bring obama down but I ]hope the american people is smarter than to listen to this mess....... this just goes to show how far the will go to win even if it is wrong
It's about time.
Wow, the RNC must be running out of ideas. Is this all they got?
Hey guys, how about dealing with.... oh I don't know...... the issues??
Bring it on Republicans. You may attack from the left, right or centre. We will be on the offensive & the defensive. We will not let up and come election day, you are not just going to lose, you are going to be VANQUISHED! And Senator McCain, keep it up – the mudslinging – and YOUR name will be synonymous with mud, and history will remember you that way. This is some way for you to choose to behave in the twilight of your life. You used to be respected, now you are just pathetic, I would feel sorry for you, except this is not an election for high school president. This is an election for the future of this country, and you Sir, are not fit to stand in the position of President of the USA.
Hear comes the smear campaign......The GOP can't win on the issues so their plan is swiftboat Obama.
Let's not forget that the GOP has controlled the White House for 8 years most of which they've also controlled Congress. They have run this country into the ground and McCain's policies are no different.
Obama/Biden 08
Desparation is so ugly.
lol..the rnc just can't believe so many people still have enough money left to send to Barack..
#1 – It was OBAMA who flip-flopped on campaign finance reform by initially offering to ONLY accept "public financing" if his opponent did. McCain did & Obama RENEGED.
#2 – Gotta love that liberal spin where the guy said McCain returned contributions...AS IF that was a bad thing. When McCain's camp realized the funds were not appropriate, they were RETURNED. Unlike Obama, who just kept on collecting & spending.
If people vote for this man, they get what they deserve – just like they did with "W". The ONLY CHANGE they will have is what is JINGLING IN THEIR pocket.
McCain just a dirty shooter that is Jealous of Obama Support.... He will do ANYTHING to win.... What a chump McCain is.....
RNC....get a life.
The RNC committee needs to look into John McCain campaign manager with his lobbyist funds he received from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
I have lost all respect for McCain and his Tweety Bird.
How about an audit of both campaigns?
My goodness........LOL........Is thier really no end ? It would appear that Mr Obama has ruffled so many feathers and his energetic campaign has caught so many GOP hounds off guards that now they must try to pull out all of the stops in order to try to slow his momentum......Well try if they will........But with Mccain allready coming out and saying that they're going to try thier darn toot'en'ist to mis-charecterize Obama from here to Nov........Then this will simply come across as simply another ploy by the scared right-wing..
Let's investigate if Cindy McPain is still doing drugs and sharing it with Sara McPain.
I don't give a good cahoot where Obama gets his money from. What about the ECONOMY, John McBush? What I want to know is when and if I'm going to get my money back for bailing out these companies John McBush have been supporting and refused to regulate.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
OK, what's next? I mean how low can we go and it's still considered okay? This campaign is lower than even Bush. They are making old Georgie boy look like an altar boy.
They can't be serious? Typical RNC/Rove tactics. If they can't win it, they will steal it! I know the majority of Americans are not pleased with this man as a leader. But I also know that I am going to hear about many things being done in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and probably even Michigan to STEAL the vote!!
May God have mercy on him and all those in it with him. No wonder she needed a witch doctor. SHE'S the one who needs to be rebuked! The spirit within her may just as well be what he was trying to pray out! She is a Jezebel without a doubt!! Have mercy on us all!
This is a pathetic attempt by the McCain-Palin campaign and the Republican party to hurt Obama's prosperity in this race, and it shows just how desperate the GOP is in this country. Republicans always want to be in control of everything, but they are clueless on hoe to properly lead. I hope this blows up in their faces, or the Obama campaign posts all of their contributions first to put them all to shame.
Go Obama-Biden '08!
Hey RNC – I donated this year out of my own pocket. I didn't give a lot but I gave what I could. If I can audit all of your donors and books and all McCain's donors, than by all means, audit Obama. But this smells badly because it shows just how desperate you are getting. We don't need more of this in the US! I'm tired of it. That's why I switched from republican to democrat this year for the first time in my adult voting life! And in the past I voted for Bush Sr, Dole, Bush Jr = now take that and smoke it in whatever you all are smoking there!
RNC, is it too much for you to think that Sen. Obama can get some many campaign contributions, from normal Americans, y'all are really running scared and stooping low to even think about auditing Sen. Obama's contributions. Go ahead and do it, I'm sure the DNC would LOVE to do the same for Sen. McCain.
And for this I will now donate more!
ATTTACK AND DISTRACT, the rebublicans have no other recourse, but to try and DISTRACT FROM THE REAL ISSUES THAT WE TAXPAYERS are dealing with, these tactics worked in the past but NOT THIS TIME, when will john mcsane stop campaigning in OHIO because AS AN OHIOAN i'm sick of him and his nitwit sidekick and their lies, ENOUGH is ENOUGH
This is a pathetic attempt by the McCain-Palin campaign and the Republican party to hurt Obama's prosperity in this race, and it shows just how desperate the GOP is in this country. Republicans always want to be in control of everything, but they are clueless on how to properly lead. I hope this blows up in their faces, or the Obama campaign posts all of their contributions first to put them all to shame.
Go Obama-Biden '08!
McMoney strikes again! If at first you don't succeed, lie, lie again! Heh?
PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!
I guess these kind of low-balling accusations and such should be expected until Election Day. McCain and the Republicans will stop at nothing and do anything to try to get into/hold on to the White House. They just cannot accept that Americans are so hungry for change that they have flocked to Obama's banner and will be boosting him to the White House.
I am an independent and was not leaning toward either one until just recently. All these shenanigans that McCain/Palin are pulling are shameful and they have lost all sense of integrity. There is no way I would vote for someone who will do **anything** to get elected.
The RNC and McCain's campaign stink of desperation. Is this really the "civilized campaign of ideas" that McCain promised us? He said he'd rather lose an election if it meant winning a war. Apparently, he'd rather lose his integrity and destroy his reputation if it means winning an election. I have to think that, down deep, McCain is at least a little bit ashamed of the campaign he's run. How will he govern if he loses the respect of the electorate in the process of winning the White House? McCain's hypocrisy, as well as his campaign of distraction and outright lies (let's call them what they are) should not be rewarded with anyone's vote.
No doubt there is shady money coming from Islamic groups. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
The McCain campaign is desperate. They are trying to get headlines accusing the Democrats of all kinds of illegalities, knowing most people don't bother to look further. Let's show them we're too smart for that kind of subterfuge.
Cant beat Obama in the polls? Cant beat Obama on the issues? Cant beat Obama in fundraising? Now the elitist, self rightious and judgmental republicans want to try and slow Obama's momentum by trying to hurt him financially. Republicans are quickly becoming the living embodiment of the so called evil that McCain is always talking about. Cant wait to see them get their butts handed to them in November.
I smell the GOPs attempt at an Oct. surprise. They are so desperate, they would do anything to win. I wouldn't put it past them to try to set Obama up.....pathetic.The American people will not fall for the Rovain tactics of the GOP this time!!!!!
I think we're going to see the dirtiest campaign ever, brought to you by McCain and his thugs in the next month. You watch.
Can these pukes be any more ridiculous? I doubt it, i'm looking for this supposed October suprise. . .
Obama will win by a landslide and change the electoral map to benefit dems.
1 month left.
The McCain campaign is devoid of any real content on the issues. This kind of stuff is all they've got. Prepare for desperation politics from the Republicans over the next month.
Looks like McCain cannot fight in this election without sticking to the issues.
Pravin
Sacramento, CA
Here we go...yet another smoke screen by the RNC and the McCain campaign. If they would just put half of the energy they use to bring Obama down and use it to add substance to their own ideas/plans they may not be dropping so quickly in the polls. The Republicans are just upset because Obama can raise more $$$ than McCain and McCain had no choice but to take the public financing. They try to make it into a huge deal that Obama once thought the best route should be public financing and he changed his mind....I don't blame him for changing his mind......it shows that he is smart and knew which route would work best for furthering his campaign.....his smart decision making and judgement seems to be working for him thus far.....I tend to think it will work for America, too.
OBAMA/BIDEN "08
Wow. They are really scraping the bottom of the barrel now.
When the econamy is so bad just how is obamo raising all these millions?....just goes to show you that the econamy isnt as bad as obamo says it is.....or is it why he made a campaign stop over seas...I'm wondering now
What's next, how about DNA and a urine sample to see if Obama really is a true blue American and doesn't accept funds from foreign nationals!!!! All the while the US economy is going down the toilet and McCain/Palin just want to play games. True signs of a desperate GOP!!!
The Swift Boat stage has commenced.
Is the US the home of the brave or the home of the fearful? If it succumbs to swift boat attacks designed to play on the fears of people, are the American people still 'the brave'?
Even if Obama wins, I suspect the swift boat tactics will be a permanent part of US politics. An Obama presidency will probably have more (verbal) aggression on its hands from its own swift boat people than from any foreign country.
Karl Rove, you might have not held office, but you have probably made a name for yourself like Rasputin did.
US Citizens: remember that you can only be the home of the free if you are the land of the brave and that confronting your fears instead of blindly following them is the only way to be brave.
Well, if you can't beat 'em, try to derail them.
Now what would John McCain's audit show>?
Just when you think the Republicans can't get more desperate they find a lower road!
First of all I would like to express my sorrow on Sen. Bidens Mother-in-laws death! I would also like to express how pitiful and desperate the Republicans are at this time! Deperate measures will bite you in the butt everytime! Palins smear of words was definnitly racist and out of touch! I read where there is a petition asking for an apology from Palin for her statement due to the effect it will have on his two daughters. Lies along with smears will get you no where in life! Gov. Palin forgets what she has going on in her life and so does Sen. McCain. I am sadden for the both of them. If Palin was a Christian, God would have worked on her concience of the smear attack! The Devil (or is it witch craft for her?) is busy in her life!
Excuse me.....the Obama campaign returns any monies donated over the allowable amount! Anything to change the tide for the McCain campaign. I hope Obama's lawyers challenge where McCain is getting his funding by circumventing the public funding laws that exist.
McCain's campaign is the sickest and lowest I have ever witnessed in the 40 plus years I have been voting. The GOP is not the party it once was. It's a sad day when an elected Senator chooses to get down in the mud and slap unwarranted charges against his opponent. Disgusting! Absolutely disgusting!! I hope not a single person from this day on ever tells me McCain is a man of honor........he has sold his soul to the devil.
I don't have a problem with audits. But do both campaigns, and their PACs, Swiftboat 527s, RNC and DNC, etc. I've given to Sen Obama's campaign several times this election season and I'm a native American, military retired vet, white, over 50, whose spouse works for the Army and has two sons in iraq. Audit me you SOB'S. I was a lifelong Republican and today it sickens me to see what the once great party has disintegrated to!
McCain and Co. are looking for anything they can to draw attention away from the fact that their campaign is losing ground to Obama. First untrue personal attacks, now this – they are spinning like the Tazmainian devil – not sure what to do next. As an Arizonan and a former Republican I am unimpressed and disgusted.