McCain is NOT PRESIDENTIAL for the folowing reasons:

He says things repeating them when they are obvious lies, beacuse on some other occasion he has actually said the exact opposite, is he senile? is that the onset of dementia or is that the real McCain!

He is a meanspirited and irritable man, he behaves like a child whose toys have been taken over by another. is his juvenile behaviour and mean spiritness an onset of senility or dementia? or is that the real McCain?

He claims he is an expert on foreign policy and national security, my friends I have only heard contradictory, mixed up lies regarding past events, names and actions on these policies from Mccain. Is this the onset of senility or dementia or is this the real McCain.

My conclusion is that he is either at the onset of senility or dementia or HE IS CLULESS ABOUT THE REALITIES OF THE CHALLENGES FACING AMERICA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD IN THE 21st CENTURY. I will settle for cluless!!!

God bless America.

Obama won the debate, no doubt in my mind & the polls show Obama won by double digits. McCain really looks very tired, worn out, angry & frustrated. Obama shows he is intelligent, very informed on all the issues, confident, steady & very presidential. All McCain has left is attack, attack, attack. It will not work, not this time ! We got out mail in ballots yesterday & today I am mailing mine in, 3 family members, and 5 friends I know of also mailing theirs in today, all voting Obama. No McCain, No Palin, No Way, No How.

I think McCain's age is a factor…..he looks old and tired…but the thought of Sarah Palin jumping in his shoes is even concerning!!!!
Be very careful what you ask for America!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

He repeated himself too often which makes me question his age now.
We need a sharp person to try and lead us through a time that our country has not seen since the Great Depression.
Obama/Biden 08

McCain's age is a factor because he picked Palin as his VP. As an independent, I would have voted for him if I thought that there was a competent person backing him up as his VP. But, since he picked Palin, I have to consider the fact that he is 72 years old, is a cancer survivor, and has other physical ailments, with a radical separatist and religiously dangerous (after her comments this week, maybe even racist) person as VP. I can't take that gamble.

I am for "That One"…..in 08 BABY!!!!!
What a stupid comment, my jaw dropped. I do not think he menat it as a racial slur, but more along the lines of "I cant stand you"

I work in a nursing home for 20 years and Mccain looks like my patients. mccain is looking older and older each day. Eldery folks get taken advantage easily and they are easily manipulated, so this would happen to Mccain if he gets elected and Palin will be the real President. We will start noticing Mccain missing in the public eye because he will be too ill to run this nation.

OBAMA/BIDEN ALL DAY LONG

Obama was a life long smoker and both parents died young. Biden has had two brain aneurysms. Shouldn't this concern us as well?

Oh my God! First of all, Mccain should not be president, even worse, if he is and God forbid, I do not wish him harm, but if he died, can you imagine Palin as president? oh my God! that would be the ultimate blow to our economy, our freedom and our country. No way, no how, no Mccain/Palin.

McCain isn't stupid, Arizonians are. To vote for a sickly old shell of a man who doesn't have the decency to shake his opponents hand is beyond pathetic. Isn't there any new blood in Arizona? To vote for a man for 26 years just because he spews out the same old war stories. Give me a break.

McCain wasn't presidential last night and he'll never be presidential. He was seething when Barack started talking about national security, which was supposed to be McCain's strong point. How dare Barack talk about his subject on his turf. What a baby.

O8bama/Biden

Poorest performance of the night — TOM BROKAW.
Reducing his comments to being snarky and snippy.
Tim Russert, oh how we miss you!

Barack Obama the great debater won that debate last night.The GOP had the town hall forum last night which they claim was their candidate strenght and he blew it. He was not a maverick last night. Barack Obama look very presidential last and McCain was very childish. Like in the first debate McCain could not look at Barack in the eye. He wondered around and never look at Barack. We do not need that in the white house. America you need a president when seats with the world leaders that can look at them in the eye.This election America is not about Barack like McCain want to make you believe. It is about you and me and the issues that we care about. You pick America which candidate been talking about the issues lately and understand them.

His ideas are as old as he is.

I must be the only one who noticed that McCain refused Oboma hand shake instead put his wife's hand out to shake. If he cannot shake his hand why did he put his wife's hand out there? Im I the only one who thinks this just shows what McCain is really about
rude, loud and full of !!!!!!!.

MCCAIN USED TO BE A MAN OF CAHRACTER AND A ROLE MODEL. NOW HE IS LITTLE MORE THAN AN ANGRY, BITTER, SELF-ABSOBRED, AROOGANT OLD MAN WITH NO ANSWERS, NO SOLUTIONS, NO IDEAS AND NO PLANS FOR TURNING THE COUNTRY AROUND.

SAD!

I WONDER, IF AFTER HE LOSES IN NOVEMBER, IF HE WILL ASK HIMSELF IF TRADING HIS INTEGRITY, CREDIBILITY AND CHARACTER WERE WORTH HIS LUST FOR THE PRESIDENCY.

He his very old and should consider to retired. McCain go back to Arizona and stop the madness.

McCain has not looked well for weeks, IMO. His color, gait, posture…none of it looks good to me. I'm not voting for him, but I have been concerned for his health and wondering whether the stress is too much for him.

McCain doesn't seem to have the energy needed to be President. I honestly think it's possible he could take more vacations than his buddy George W. Bush. Instead of Texas, it'll be Arizona. And Sarah Palin will try to get more duties as VP than allowed in the Constitution. Sound familiar?

My friends, I'll be voting for "That One" come November, you know.

Let me give you some straight talk.. I believe he'll get to fixin' for all of us Joe Six-Packs and Hockey Mom's out there, also.

Everybody is saying McCain left early without shaking hands because he couldn't stand the heat. McCain and Cindy were up past there bedtime. How would he manage today or for that matter in the white house? They keep quibbling about Senator Obama's health record is only three pages, well when you are young and in good health that is about all there is. Past age 50 your memory goes, every year another ache, another pain, another pill. Give Gramps a break. He is old. In a few weeks he can retire.

It seems to me that John McCain has aged since this campaign began. He may not be able to physically handle the stress of running the country. What scares me is if he is not physically "fit" and he wins and his health fails, then we will have Psycho Palin running the country–Yikes!

The real reason the polls show McCain losing — Sarah Palin. Its fine to rally the base, but they need more than the base to win. I know Republicans who will not be voting for McCain because of Palin.

Maybe the reason Obama has a one page summary is because he has no significant issues in his medical history. I'm 44 and my history can take up one page (knock wood).

Tuck Bounds needs to stop talking because he is makiong himself look bad.

Mr. Bounds, because Sen. Obama is healthy and has no history of medical problems, then his records would not be as large as Sen. McCain's. Try to think before you comment.

mcinsane has one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel! if he is elected the stress will kill him and then we'll all be in trouble with that hick palin trying to lead us!!

OBAMA – BIDEN 2008 & 2012

….Mccain looks strong than young Hussein Obama

Age = Experience/Wisdom
Young = Inexperience

Go Mccain/Palin 08

Obama 2024

In this case age and health do matter because McCain showed such poor judgement when he picked his VP candidate and I get shivers every time I think about the prospect of Palin becoming president. But it's not just that, McCain doesn't have a clear message. He's erratic and contradictory. He seems confused at times and one day he's saying one thing and the next day he's changed his position 180 degrees. I don't believe he'll be effective in addressing alternative energy and our need to get off foreign oil. I do believe he'll continued the same failed policies of Bush. He doesn't even have full support of his base.

One commentator noted after the debate that McCain is a 20th century presidential candidate while Obama is a candidate for the 21st century. I think America needs to look forward toward the future and I believe Obama will deliver.

One 'can't teach an old dog new tricks' – and most certainly 'THAT ONE'!

Yeah, Mr. Bounds, why aren't they holding Senator Obama to the same standards as Senator McCain regarding health information? Could it be the almost 30 years that separates them, you think?

Where are Obama's health records? I don't care if he's young that doesn't mean that he can't have helath problems. Afterall, his mother died of cancer at a young age and his father also died at a young age. CNN, get on the ball and demand his health records!

mccain is playing a dirty politics….he got an ego on him that his driving him this far..mr mccain there is no way you gonna win this election

mcain should be called out on his age because i think he is to old to make important decisions that effect our world. the ad he ran today is just pathetic in his tries to belittle the man that most of america wants now to be our next leader. mccain just can not accept that a young black man is winning the race. mccain should leave the race now before he damages what little reputation he has left in the world. his chioce of VP was the biggest sign that he was losing his grip on reality.
he has become as harmful as palin in the last few weeks and america deserves better than this. we have moved on to a better way of life while mccain is stuck in the past and it is to late in his life at this point to make any differance for america.

If we could forget the age and cancer factor, McCain still would not be my pick. After watching last night debate, he and Cindy left early. Not to mention that when McCain was shaking hands with the crowd, Cindy followed behind him like a lap doggy not engaging the people. I want a first lady who is friendly and doesn't mind mingling with the people. Which brings me to the question of how in the world Cindy is running a multibillion dollar beer giant if she is not engaging? This lets you know what type of executive she is. Very removed from the people and not easily approachable.

OMG in last night debate he was looking so old, am like no i dont want this old man to be my president. he is very very old. wink (like Palin)

McCain looked like a crippled old man and sounded like his mental faculties are failing. No details or meaningful dialogue: just generalities and a lot of anger directed toward Obama. His "that one" remark to Obama was utterly reprehensible. On a scale of 1 to 10 McCain came in -45.

McCain obviously has a problem with the truth, all the fact checking shows that he is lying. He continues to repeat the same lies over & over when they have been fact checked & proven false. What is the matter with him? Can he not come up with his own ideas? All he does is slam Obama, never gives any details about his plans (if he has any).

speaking of age and health, why isn't the media all over the fact that mccain literally said he could "fix social security" in a snap, that it was "easy", he said it multiple times. comments like these reinforce his shallowness, arrogance and limitless inflated self image as some uber fly-boy, it is ridiculous. social security is linked to the economy, and is one of the most complex and vexing problems we have before us. mccain has indeed lost a wheel and become the double talk express.

It's NOT his age that is the problem. McCain wasn't fit to be president 8 years ago.

The Drama Queen wants us to think that he is the steady hand we want on the tiller? You've got to be kidding me. He is the biggest whiner there is going. Not presidential.

Let's talk about Obama's parents. Both died when they were very young. Obama smokes cigs. Biden has had brain annurizms. Both could kick the bucket leaving Nasty Nancy as POTUS. Now that's scary!
Mccain – Palin ROCKS!!!

Age, health questions continue for McCain. Why? Because he decided to choose someone who is not experienced enough as his running-mate, especially at this trying times when America is faced with many challenges.

Why is it that for the Second stright debate McCain didn't wear a flag pin and Obama did and McCain is not being questioned at being unpatrotic??

i think it is stupid but what is good for the goose should be good for the gander

John McCain probably couldn't get health coverage under his own health plan. For his sake, I hope he never loses his federal coverage.

We had Reagan Democrats, now there are going to be Obama Republicans.

Sarah Palin is just a heartbeat away…. "She's Bush in a skirt," but she's missing some of Bush's common sense, and has just a little more charm in her smile and her wink.

The President of the U.S. represents us as a nation. McCain is old, grumpy, not charming, with no gift of speech.

That One '08

…Which is why is totally unacceptable to have Sarah Palin as VP

Tucker Bounds is simply spinning. His comments have no credibility here.

McCain was out of breath several times last night. He seemed old and tired. The campaign trail has been hard on him as he has gained a lot of weight.

Town hall formats do not give him an advantage…just make him look unhealthy.

If anyone wants four more(4) years of hard nonsense then vote for McSame and Palin and when that day come. Guest what you will be saying I wish I woulda shoulda voted for the one and only one him Obama.

you young people are being misled into thinking this blog includes everyone. I have posted many times just to irritate the moderator–not one pro-0McCain posted–many pro-obam of mine posted!

I bet some of you that are calling McCain old are "old" yourself and not in the best of health either. Obama is younger, but unfortunately his past is bad. He is not the person we would want in office no matter how healthy or young he is.

By the way, where do you get your polls from CNN – last night after the debate people texted their votes in and the last I saw McCain had 86% to Obama's 12%. You people are such liars.

Mccain said "That One" Because he can't remember he's debating with Senator Obama, he thought he's in the playground with kids around him. He looked like he's ready to go to bed last night.

Republicans are stuck with an old guy with failing judgement and his irrational pick of an extremely under qualified VP to replace him. I hope that McCain enjoys many more years of energic life. I also hope I win the lottery and I hope for lasting peace in the Middle East.
But I know all of those probably won't happen.

And I am NOT willing to gamble the future of our Union on his ability to stay razor sharp for the next four years. If I have to gamble, I will bet on the guy who is young, healthy, visionary, and willing to look BEFORE he leaps.

This media manipulation is absolutely sickening. Constant McCain/Palin bashing with no credibility, while ignoring and suppressing questionable and concerning aspects of Obama. It certainly is in the media's best interests to "market" their boy – lots of $ to made in this product, to be sure. What a joke our "democracy" has become.

ON NOVEMBER 4TH….SAY NO TO GEEZER AND GIDGET!

SEND MCCAIN BACK TO WHINE AND MOAN IN THE SENATE AND SEND PALIN PACKIN WITH A ONE-WAY TICKET BACK TO MOOSE COUNTRY DOGGONE IT.

John McCain…young "maverick" he's not…old "loose cannon," he is.

I'm done. I've made calls, wrote letters, put up signs, and work hard so that my daughter would have the freedom of choice, independence, and basically living the American dream. Most of all, I wanted her to be safe. I too do not want to live in a socialistic country. I too think that it is scary that the American people would love to have the government control us. Is this what the founding fathers imagined?

"This country was founded on freedom. Many men and women have died for this country. Democrats have always wanted something for nothing. Didn’t people come to this country for what we have. They left other countries to get away from the socialistic views of their governments. They wanted the same freedoms Americans have. The right to choose and the right to own their own businesses [without government interference]."

No more calls for me, no more letters, signs, etc. I have too many strong emotions to particpate in this fight. Most of all, I feel like I've failed my daughter, and for that, I'm very sad.

Mccain Looked As Though He Could Hardly Pick Up His Feet When He Was Walking Around The Stage Last Night!

Dude's old. And I really don't want 4 years of random tangential rambling anecdotes and stories like we've been getting in the debate. I'm 26 years old (and an Iraq vet), I don't fricking care what Reagan and Tip O'Neil did together. I wouldnt even know who Tip O'Neil was if it wasn't for all the old Bloom Country cartoon books I grew up reading.

Old out of touch man

John is warming up the stage for our first FEMALE PRESIDENT! It's about time to put some estrogen in the White House!

to this date, John McCain is the oldest he's ever been.

Mccain you are 72 years old, Wealthy beyond wealthy why would you want to be potus and why did you pick that unqualified airhead to be vp so mccain if you win and godforbid something happens to you WE ARE STUCK WITH HER BRAINLESS CLUELESS mccain why would you do that to us please retire your time is up enjoy the rest of your life dont walk into the stress of presidency its to much for one to handle at your age!

One thing is for certain, last night McCain look old, tired and just down right mean spirted. It appeared he lost his train of thought it was almost sad. If he was able mind and healthy his age will not draw any attention from me but considering he is not I am afraid simply because he has Palin as his 2nd in command. This woman can't speak intelligently to America media let alone run the country…. just sad that McCain was the best that the Republicans had to offer and now they are bitter. SAD day when our ecconomy is in the pits ….. and there is only one American party that has clear answers…

Obama and Biden 2008

Whenever I see McCain somewhere wandering around lost, having to write down Tom Brokaw's question about priorities, hunched over, he just looks more and more like an angry dispirited old man.

It may not be fair, and it has nothing to do with the issues, but the single biggest contrast in last night's debate was age.

Obama looked young, strong and confident. He looked like he has the energy, intellect and ability to lead this country.

McCain seemed old, feeble and crotchety. He looked like a frail old man, and I weep at the prospect of him facing down someone like Putin.

Again, it may not be fair, but on a purely physical level, Obama is much more impressive than McCain.

With the kind of campaign that McCain is running, we should really be questioning his integrity. With the recent statements of Palin, during her stump speeches, it has become clear that the McCain campaign, if not the man himself, has already lost ALL integrity and honor. It has become clear that they know what the truth is and they still continue to spout lies

Tucker Bounds is only second to Palin as the biggset imbecile on the planet.

If McCain wanted to be honest with the American people his campagin slogan would have been,

"Whine with McCain / Palin."

THE THREE THINGS MCCAIN IS FINALLY FAR AHEAD OF OBAMA ON IN THE POLLS ARE:

WHINING
LYING
BEING A TYPICAL POLITICIAN

McCaskill has a lot of gall talking about impediments. She has a brain the size of an ACORN.

He certainly showed his age last night in the debate. He looked worn…..referring to Obama as "that one" was not very presidential, downright rude.

McSame is 72 which I think would be ok if he were running for a less demanding job. We should not discriminate against age, but older folks like McSame should have more sense to not run for the most demanding job in the country. Since he is running, his older age has to be considered. He could have least, being older, chosen a more qualified VP just in case he had won and something happened to him.

Don't worry John, I'll be voting for Obama in November.

His mental health is of more concern to me than his actual physical health. However, when you put the fact that Palin would take over if he does happen to depart…that is when I truly shake in fear for this country.

I can not believe anyone can sit here and say that Obama won either debate…

The man talks in circles and never answers a direct question… I am a democrat and get sick at my stomach everytime I hear him speak…

I do not know why the Republicans are not pushing the fact that the Democratic Congress is to blame for deregulation and the current housing crisis… especially when they made it so easy for people to buy a $400,000 house when they can only afford a $100,000 house…

I know a lot of mistakes have been made the last few years but to elect someone again that does not have any experience is insane… we lucked out with Clinton but not with Bush…

Sad day in America if all of you are blinded by rhetoric!!!

I am two years older than Sen. McCain and although I feel good and am in reasonably good health, I think age is definately a factor that should be considered. I don't find this to be insulting, I find it to be a serious matter to think about when electing a President.

I respect his mothers genes but she is female. John is male and I don't think that his father is alive. Anyone know what happen to him. And this cancer thing is a concern. Especially since he lives in AZ where sun and heat are brutal.

CNN is soooooo in the tank for Obama. Just the topics you choose to focus on, like McCain's age …. directing readers to far left blog sites like daily kos, truthdig, etc. … and lop sided biased reporting from people like Jack Cafferty. Also, it's becoming evident that Factcheck can not be trusted fair and objective. CNN you no longer deserve to be called a news organization !!!

A search should be in place regarding his heath. This is too important to let it go. Wit the pitbull waiting to be president that will be also a dangerous illness

McCain's age is a huge problem, with Palin being a heart beat away for his job. McCain wobbled when he walked around on the stage last night at the debate, and you dye Palin hair blonde and she is what she is and that is no VP material and she sure as hell is no President material in the event that something happens to McCain.

Both candidates should have complete physicals by an independent physician complete with a psycological evaluation. The job they are competing for calls for complete disclosure of their readiness to serve. America cannot settle for anything less!!!

That's why Sarah is so fired up, she has her eye on the big prize and Johnnie boy's age makes her dream very real. Scary huh?

When you are in good health, there is nothing to report. When you have medical problems, the report is going to be long.

last night when he was walking, he looked like my grandfather, rather than a president.

where is his lapel flag pin?????\

GAME OVER MAN!

It wouldn't matter if McCain had to be rolled in via wheelchair.
Our constitution does not prohibit discrimination because of age or handicap. I don't care how healthy Barack Hussein Obama is…John Sidney McCain is a better man.

And most important…McCain will never attempt to act on despair as an opportunity to redistribute the fair earnings of Americans (in any tax bracket) or federalize the nations healthcare system.

Funny how the only entity growing currently is the one organization that pays no taxes, prints it's own money, and creates laws that take the wealth of individuals without their consent.

NO to socialism…no to Barrack Hussein Obama.

Obama looked like a DUNCE last night. HE DOESN'T KNOW JACK about anything. HE'S A DING-DONG. McCain made him look like a schoolboy – B.O. knows he doesn't have what it takes. Step aside, young man, and let the experienced driver take the wheel. Oh, by the way – John Kerry won all his debates, too. Ha ha ha ha

While McCain has the physical problems that have not been scrutinized in detail, it's obvious that he also has emotional, temperamental and mental stability problems that have had absolutely no evaluation. McCain is a loose cannon by any definition and a potentially dangerous one given his propensity for rage and anti social behavior. He would make a terrible president and thankfully most of America has begun to see it that way.

Ok, he is old. My grandfather is 68 and he is sharp as a tack, but he could not be president. He is always falling asleep. McCain is tired and it shows. He needs to go to Cindy's plastic surgeon for a little, well ok lots of work. It would not matter, you can be plastic on the outside but inside your heart, your brain they are all 72.

To me, the actions of both candidates after the debate were most telling. McCain and his wife left, while Obama and his wife stayed and mingled with the voters. This tells me that Obama will not let any opportunity to talk to an uncommitted voter go by, even in a state like Tennessee where he is far behind. McCain's leaving early tells me that maybe, in his heart of hearts, he doesn't want this job badly enough. Or maybe he's just tired.

Oh so the Dems think when you get past a specific age you should be carted off..ya that's who I want in charge…when will the camps open so we can move the old people there. How about yuo gets get a life. And lets talk about records. Where are Obama's school records? Where are the public records from his time in state office? I'm thinking he's been talking to Bill because it seems the Dems have this thing about losing public records…now wait they were not lost they were stolen…by who???? A Dem who the Dem controlled congress decided not to do anything about…interesting..not that CNN will let anyone read this.

Did any one else notice during the end of the debates when Obama went to shake Mcain's hand, Mcain turned away from Obama as a sign of total disrespect? I was completely appalled at MCain's lack of grace under pressure.

WE REALLY DON'T HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

THEY HAVE BEEN ANSWERED OVER 26 YEAR

OF "SERVICING" THE AMERICAN CITIZENS BY

MCGREEDY WHENEVER HE GOT THE CHANCE.

WE KNOW WHO & WHAT HE IS. HE IS A DISHONEST,

GREEDY, ANGRY, SENILE OLD BIGOT & WARMONGER.

Yes it is, With Crazy Palin just behind him…It scares us!

I believe McCain's advanced age (for a presidential candidate — this is NOT age-ism — is a huge issue, given the person he selected as his VP running mate. Unfortunately, McCain selected someone whose knowledge of the world outside of Alaska is **very limited**, to put it kindly.

I believe it was hopelessly irresponsible for McCain to have selected someone with such little experience, knowledge, and sophistication. If it is correct that the first major decision a presidential candidate makes is his/her selection of a VP running mate, then McCain made a very bad mistake, in my judgment.

J.S. Zacek
Albany, NY

I see CNN is now committed to not posting pro-McCain letters. The stakes are too high. I hope college students know that they won't have a job with Obama in power–just continue to bank the handouts..the stock markets are reflecting the poll results. My money will go elsewhere–ie–under the mattress.

Bounds,you should have stayed in school.You just dont get it do you?

McCain could be 27 rather than 72.
What's aged are his ideas and thought processes how this country operates in today's world.

McCain looked to me like he had Parkinson's last night. He was visibly shaking at times. Maybe he was just so angry he couldn't control himself. He came across as a bitter, mean, old guy who couldn't string together complete sentences.

I have to admit that McCain does look old and tired at times. Does this mean that Sarah Palin will expand her duties as VP as she suggest in the debates. America we will be in real trouble. Please vote wisely folks. I have changed my vote for Obama / Biden '08…

We are in a global technological world!!! McCain is back in the 1950's and lost–age wise and technologically!! McCain is just tooooo old and toooo grumpy and his judgement throughout his entire life leave a LOT to be disiered!! McCain has very, very poor judgement and disposition!!! I DO NOT want his finger on the "red button". OR do I want Palin's!!!! Palin will blow us up faster than McCain!!!
God Bless Obama/Biden and our world!!! Peace is Patriotic

The Straight Talk TITANIC

McCain looks like dead man walking.

The mud in the baths he's taking is leftover from his campaign strategy.

Adios, geezer – you time has come and gone long ago.

John McCain is old, has had serious cancer four times, and refuses to release his complete medical records. It's scary to think this cranky, out-of-touch, old guy has a slight chance of being elected president, but far scarier that Sarah Palin might be called upon to fill his shoes.

Age is most certainly an issue when he's chosen Sarah Palin to be his heartbeat away from one of the most powerful offices in the world.

Sen. McCain not only looked old, he looked really angry. If this guy can't even control his temper, anger during a debate…how can he worked on contentious issues with a democratic congress….much less the rest of the world. He looked really cheesed off. And then he called Sen. Obama, "that one." Sheesh!

The problem isn't his age, it's his agenda.

Funny how the Obama campaign have made it an issue but they don't want race discussed. To me inciting fear about someone dieing in office is despicable. Discussing age and health as a weapon against someone is no better than those holding Obama's color of skin against him. Also it was McCain who allowed onlookers to see his actual medical records while Obama produced a one page note from his doctor. Now just who is trying to be secretive about his health? But then of course, there is never the scrutiny for Obama that others are put to. Obama's fact checks here are mostly always true while McCain's are almost always wrong. The bias is so blatant it is almost laughable.

There was one point during the debate last night when Obama was answering a question and McCain came roaming into the picture. He was wandering aimlessly around the stage! What was that, another "senior moment"? He really looked like he couldn't find his chair.

I have been reading stories today that suggest McCain went home last weekend due an incident where he almost collapsed, and had to be caught by an FBI agent. We need to know whether this is true, and whether McCain is currently experiencing any serious health problems. It is a very grave matter, given that we now know his Vice Presidential running mate is not fit to be president. John McCain absolutely must come clean.

'That one' is disrespectful but certainly not racist. C'mon people. Sorry, but at the first debate the first thing I noticed was Obama calling McCain 'John' . So it is both sides.

It's been a very disrespectful campaign, primary and general, from both sides and I'm quite sick of it.

I have to say the McCain looked pretty awful last night — downright creepy, in fact. Last spring I would have dismissed concerns about his age and health but the last week or so has me really wondering. It's like he's on sedatives or Valium or something.

Geezer said "I would rather lose a campaign than change my mind".

POOF! Wish granted!

I agree Ronda, last night was not a good setting for him and only proved even more why he shouldn't be president. He is too old…can't remember…can't speak right…and what the the sam hill is wrong with his arms??? Are they mechanical or something!!!

Over all it wasn't a "wow" type debate but I have to say that McCain showed so much disrespect. While he spoke and answered his questions…Obama sat in his seat, listened and then responded if necessary. When Obama spoke you could seen McCain at one point behind him walking the floor and the camera actually caught him making a hand signal suggesting that Tom Brokaw cut him off!

The kicker for me though was his childish tap on Barack's back and basically telling him to shake his wife's hand…who in the heck do he think he is?

I for one will be so glad when this is over. I just pray Obama continues to stay on path and answer the questions that so many of us just want straight answers to.

Obama/Biden 08!!

Sorry, but last night McCain looked like a doddering old man. A BITTER, doddering old man. I found this sad, as I had always admired him in the past. He isn't the same man. In 2000 after his treatment at the hands of Bush and Rove, I prayed he'd bolt to the Democratic party. Yes, he's conservative in some areas, but at the time I believed in his wit and integrity. Now, it becomes clearer every day that he's running not to serve his country, but for personal ambition. And his desperation is showing, and resulting in some very bad choices.

I noticed 3 things in the debate last night that sent up red flags –

McCain was out of breath, almost a little wheezing going on

First thing he did when he walked to his chair was right down a list of things so he wouldn't forget

His eyelids were fluttering like a hummingbird

For a candidate proclaiming loudly that he has written the book on town hall meetings, his performance was very very weak and condescending.

McCain moved around last night like Sophia Patrillo. It all just made me crave some cheesecake out on the lanai.

I just loved the "that one" comment. It was a real Pulp Fiction moment.
I could picture McCain in that pawn shop saying "I'll take that'un"

McCain has now lost two out of two debates to a man he calls "non-presidential". How awfully bad does that make McCain?

I am voting for "that one".

This is what scares me. I wouldn't say this is a reason not to support a ticket if that is your candidate; that wouldn't be fair. However, as an Obama supporter, I am scared of the idea that Sarah Palin may end up as president. Is she going to dodge major issues in office like she dodged questions that weren't on her little index card? You can't choose the problems that come your way as president. I am much more comfortable with the Constitutional law professors at the helm, than the journalist. That is a very real fear with McCain's health. Obama has his own issues with all the bigots in this country. He has a ton of secret service. But again, God forbid something happen to Obama, Biden is not going to be in over his head.

The guy is old and has had a cancer that almost always reoccurs and will eventually kill him. Will it be in the next 4 years? Probably not, but it could. I think the possibility of dementia is the more scary possibility.

McCain's chronological age isn't the issue. There are many leaders older than him and they are quite effective. What is at issue is that McCain does not apppear to be healthy. He was stiff, nearly stumbing on stage last night. His mind doesn't seem clear and he has a difficult time artuclating complex thoughts. Quite frankly, McCain's mind has deteriorated significantly in the last four years. Obama should not have had the cakewalk he got last night and wouldn't have in the past. So can we afford to have McCain at the helm as we attempt to rebuild America? I think not.

I cancel my cable till Nov 5th
Main stream media shame on you all
The way you all handle the bail out and 2008 election !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! horrible
I go to gym at 6 PM ct time to watch Lou Dobbs one and only show tell the truth to Americans
From 1991 I watch CNN Now ?????????????????????????

I have previously commented to many blogs stating that this Presidental campaign would be about race, gender and age……and if I'm not mistaken, McCain/ Palin–Obama/Biden….apply the variables as appropriate.

I fear for all of you young college students who are using my money for your student loans. You will find, if Obama is elected, that you will be working at a low-paying fast food place when you graduate with all those expectations of making lots of money. I plan to close my business with the dem tax proposals and will live off the gov just like you. You will have no wealthy people left to pay his taxes! Best of luck with your socialist pres.

TOO OLD! Fuzzy on the facts, forgetful, and can't tell truth from lies!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 AND '12!!!!!

As an Obama supporter I think it is silly to focus on the soft issue of "McCain's age" instead of the more important issue of his health relative to his age. This is a man who has had multiple bouts of cancer which increases his chances facing it again in the future. While degenerative neurological concerns are a statistical possibility at this point there's no real evidence that it should be on the table. However if somewhere in the phonebook sized medical records there is information about his cancer or physical health we should have that information. Barack's "doctor's note" is acceptable given his lack of serious medical concerns.

»VOTE with your Brain!:::»VOTE MCCAIN!…««

JOHN MC CAIN LOOKED HIS AGE LAST NIGHT- HE SEEMED TIRED AND UNSTEADY.
HE DOES NOT EXUDE CONFIDENCE FROM HIS BODY LANGAUAGE.
WHICH BRINGS UP A VERY RELEVANT POINT.
IF THIS MAN WERE TO BE ELECTED ( VERY VERY LONG SHOT) AND FOR SOME HEALTH RELATED REASON NOT BE ABLE TO FULFILL HIS OFFICE- DOES THAT NOT SCARE THE PANTS OFF OF YOU?
BULLWINKLE PALIN AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?
AS CHARLES DICKENS ONCE WROTE- I RETIRE TO BEDLAM….

I'm a lifelong democrat. but, will vote for the republican this year. McCain is the only candidate fighting for the people. All Obama cares about is Obama and his career. No way, no how can this man be president.

Interesting that the "Full Story" doesn't allow comments but the blurb does. Also wonder how many read the full story.

From it, "Dr. Wendy Epstein is a dermatologist who signed a petition calling on McCain to release all his records to the public. "Anybody running for the president gives up their right for personal privacy. Their health is my concern." "

Funny, I thought all Americans, including public figures, had right to privacy guarateed way back in 1974. After all, the personal data on his medical records could be used for other purposes if one was trying to sabatoge him.

Tucker Bounds is a joke. He needs to see a doctor.

The American people, who have watched McCain in action for the last 26 years, are starting to understand that McCain's history renders his current plans and promises empty.

I'm actually more concerned about this man's mental health.

The debate winner is: "That One" – Mr. McCain needs to practice how to call “that one” Mr. President.

This thing is over
Good luck

Ahmed

Could McCain even sit on the stool last night. He look uncomfortable!

The idea that Palin "The Hockey Mom" could be in charge of the world's most extensive nuclear arsenal scares the living hell out of me. Same applies for Obama.

Draft Perot/Ventura-08

I love people saying Palin '12. Please oh please Republicans, make her your candidate. actually, if you guys could make her your candidate for the next 4 or 5 elections, it would be super. Can you ask Quayle to be her Veep?

Why doesn't someone stop the McPalin people from slandering a college professor as being a terrorist. If that were so, he would be in jail, not teaching our children. If I were Bill Ayers I would sue them for defamation of character since I have never been convicted of any terrorist acts. Barack Obama was 8 years old when Ayers was accused of being a terrorist because he protested the Vietnam War. But remember during those times that Martin Luther King Jr was accused of being communist by J Edgar Hoover. That was also a BIG LIE. McPalin needs to stick to the facts otherwise they don't have a chance at the White House.

McCain's age became THE issue when he chose Palin to be his running mate!

Palin was the prettiest, folksiest, spunkiest person he could pick for the job-but she wasn't the most experienced, most knowledgeable, most qualified or most honorable.

One heartbeat away, my friends, one heartbeat away.

You could put John and Sarah on SNL, there a big joke, maybe even the
2 most untrustworthy candidates in history, a couple of out and out
liers.

When it was Senator Obama's turn to speak in the debate, McCain, on several occasions, stood up and wandered around the stage.

1. Was this an attempt by McCain to somehow physically intimidate Senator Obama?
2. Or did McCain just lose his focus and forget where he was and what he was doing and maybe who he was?
3. A little bit of both?

John McCain put up his white surrender flag when he picked Palin to be his VP
That is on everyone's mind, and she is the noose around his neck.
Because of that terrible choice for VP–he is going to lose this election. Sarah Palins hate envoked comments along her campaign trail are what is doing this Campaign in.

Okay, what is the debate about? Obama comes across as an arrogant blow-hard with no clear cut sensible plan and no record (except for a record of evading issues that would actually give him a record.) John McCain comes across as a senile old dinosaur with no new or fresh ideas and the Washington DC mentality (the constituency knows nothing, those is DC know best.) In short, it's amazing that either man is the nominee for his respective Party. It seems like exactly what it is: the Democrats are more interested in electing the first African American president than they are in doing what is best for the nation; the Republicans are so old a stale they couldn’t come up with anyone better. This is really a sad commentary on our democracy and raises the question: Are Americans too stupid for Democracy?

Dis anyone else feel that Brokaw was in McCain's corner?

McCain's health is more important then age, but also of some concern.. McCain's health history is much more of a risk if he was to become president, the added pressure of running a government and the increasing economic recovery problems is issue # 1 right now, and for a while to come. We can't afford either candidate coming into office with major health problems that may hinder their ability to stay focus.

Hey John, Go fish.

Hey John, you want to borrow my fork? Because you are done, my friend!

McCain has over 1,200 pages of medical records (that's what was released, maybe there's more). What does that tell you??
He looks old, tired, lost, miserable, unhappy,…he's also very disrespectful.

….because he is really really old…

McCain is too old, has ill temper and bad judgment, and he always got confused all the time. McCain age and health 're very important in this election because Miss Alaska is not ready and she is clueless on all issues.

Yes indeed, Age and Health should be a great concern for the real American Voters, not just a Republican or Democrat thing.

The United States of America is the world leader, and in a time of great challenge, we need somebody with great vision and leadership. We don't need a Moose girl, Hockey Mom, Joe Six-pack to be in charge of a country of over 300 million people.

Sarah Palin is so uneducated, she has no diction and better yet, cannot even put a real phrase together. America deserves better!

Mc Cain looked especially tired and wooden last night. I realize that due to his POW injuries he has lost some body movement. His hasty departure afterwards speaks volumes as well. We really need a complete examination of his medical records by an IMPARTIAL medical team. 72 is not old, but McCain's medical history raises a lot of question.

Tucker Bounds, as ususal, tries to make a non-issue into one. Obama's health is obviously good. Regular exercise, trim and fit, he;s obviously up to the physical demands of the job.

Watching the debate last night he did look sickly. Even Keith Olberman said it. He reminded me of a creepy grandpa with that crooked snarly grin.

I feel bad for him b/c he's honestly going down in flames right before our eyes.

Oh well. If you hadn't started lying everyday since after you said you'd run honorably maybe you wouldn't be in this position. You deserve it.

You betcha Obama won the debate last night. Golly, Mccain looked sickly, old and frail, doggone it!

He also walked around the stage also like he was also in a daze at times also.

He looked confused much of the evening and also you also could tell that he also was confused, it's all about job creation also, that he really wanted to get out of their and back out to town hall meet with the Joe Six-PaCkers adn the also you know the hockey moms.

I'm a big time Obama supporter, but I gotta say, that doctors note comment by Tucker Bounds was hilarious!

But seriously, I'm more concerned with his choice of VP when we start talking candidate health. She's more dangerous than Bush and Cheney combinded!

McCain is Keating 5!!!!!!!!!!!

suppressed anger, plus age 72 equals disaster…

He has a 2-4 year life expectancy. His candidacy's sole function is to make Palin president.

STOP AND THINK!!! What hapapens IF McCain can't serve out his term?

Do you REALLY THINK Palin could lead this country? REALLY?

she can't even give cohearent answers to simple questions. And the way she gives answers shows she does not understand the question.

That is sooo misleading. Obama was found to be in "perfect health", so that's why there was only one page. McCain had something like 8000 pages of medical reports that he let reporters look at for 1 hour, and copies were allowed to be made. And Obama is the one hiding something???

It is time for McCain to step aside and let the next generation step up and lead.
He is just too old at this point in the game. I am not dismissing him as a worthwhile person; I am just saying that it is time for him to advise the next generation, not try to lead it.

He just doesn't understand the new world and all the changes. The world has radically changed and we need someone young enough and with the flexibility to change with it.

double standards. Ageism and sexism is OK to use against MacCain / Palin but anything and everything is RACISM! against this fool running on the NeoDem ticket

Let's be clear, it is not age discrimination at work here. I do question his judgment. The rigors of the Presidency are tough. Is he physically ready? If not, is his second ready? Sarah Palin has demonstrated to me that she lacks experience in all aspects of national politics. If he had picked someone more capable, then age would not be such a talking point, but Sarah Palin made it one you betchya.

Does Obama have any friends who are not Anti-America?

His age and health are definitely fair game especially since McCain picked Palin as his VP. I think that pick first of all shows that he has lost it and second, it shows that he is willing to endanger this country by putting a completely incompetent person on his ticket. So yeah since he picked Palin and I think we can all agree that she should be nowhere near the White House, his age and health are an issue. And the fact of the matter is he is 72 and that should worry everyone who does not want Palin to run this country. Can you imagine her as president…awful pick by McCain. Shows he lacks judgment and is willing to sell-out to win.

Obama/McCain '08

I have to say, as a Republican, I am not impressed with my candidate. Obama represents what I believe in when it comes down to facts and figures. I am not sure I will change parties but this is one Republican who is definitely voting Obama in. I am tired of the same old stuff, it's time for change, starting with my vote.

McCain is old. Not only did he act old he sounded old in the debates.

McSame looked like the grumpy old man that used to live in my neighborhood when I was a kid, and that everyone hated. He would swear at the other kids, even if they played in the street near his house, but if the kids walked by with their parents, he would smile and wave like he was friendly. Just like McSame, with his " My friends" expression repeated and repeated over and over again , interlaced with "Maverick"….

I am sure Obama would be happy to release any additional medical records, The fact is, he HAS no medical history. He is a healthy 44-year-old.

Hardly comparable to a 72-y.o. cancer patient/torture survivor.

with his age and his RACIST running mate, i think he should just concede.

McCain is Penguin redux.

THAT ONE for ALL
ALL for THAT ONE

Just watching him shuffling across the floor last night, had me worried for him. Looks like he is ready for a walker.

Age aside, he has yet to explain anything that he plans to do or how he plans to do it. Too many lies, too condescending, too stupid on his choice of a running mate and let’s face it…can you say CLUELESS?

Saying a 72 year old and a 44 year old should both have their health as an equal issue is like saying Minnesota and Tennessee should have equal snow removal budgets. We don't need the same level of disclosure concerning health from Barack Obama because he's 28 years younger, has never had cancer, and has a VP who is capable of replacing him should the unthinkable happen. I normally lean republican, but the ridiculousness of the McCain campaign has driven me straight to Obama/Biden.

Senator McCain's age and health would be less of an issue if he had released his medical records; instead his staff set out 12,000 pages, unumbered, in a room full of (mostly) non-medical reporters, and gave them a time limit. He has had multiple bouts of melanoma. That in and of itself is serious, for anyone of any age. All I ask for is tranparency. Don't talk to me or treat me like I'm stupid, I'm not. Just be honest. Why is that asking too much?

"McCain already allowed reporters a peek at eight years worth of health records"

A "peek" is right… to an approved group of doctors, for 3 hours on the Friday of Memorial day weekend…

McCain looked much older and more frail than I have ever seen him in last evening's debte.

He seemd to be angry, but unfortunately his anger seemd directed at Obama rather than at the issues.

Definitely NOT what we need in the next president.

If anyone is still "undecided" (something I will never understand, as I feel the self-proclaimed undecideds are just people unable to make a commitment and stick by it. They will wait until after the election so taht they can say they voted for the winner, or will wait to see how he/she does and if a good job, will claim they voted for them, and if a bad job, will say they voted against them) all you need do is look for the post right here on this site where Palin spoke with reporters yesterday on her campaign plane. Read the qurstions and ask yourselves if you really want Palin one breath away from the presidency.

All this talk about McCain's health and age mean absolutely nothing. McCain could announce that he is changing his sex and has six months to live and he will still win. Despite claims to the contrary this country is not ready to elect a non-white to the office of president. As soon as most whites get into that voting booth they will pull the lever for the white candidate pure and simple no matter how qualified the other candidate is. People will not care that this country is headed for disaster if we stay the course we are on. They would rather starve and die than elect a black man.

No he is not fit to be presidant, he was breathing hard last night like he couldn't catch his breath , hes a tired old man who needs to retire

Did you SEE him shuffling around during last night's debate?

Seriously, he looked like one of those zombie characters in a movie.

Some people on these blogs are wondering way only democrats and independents react.
I knlow the answer: there are no republicans left who believe in the policy, campaign ore person of John McCain enymore.
With a vote for McCain America is heading for the past.
With a vote for Obama America is heading to the future.

Certainly, their differences are too small to matter–on the big issues like the bailout, they both voted for it. This uncontrolled spending and bigger government is what the Democrats and Republicans are all about now.

Only the Libertarian party and Bob Barr are against growing the government.

The two can ramble on about tax cuts or spending freezes, but it's all smoke and mirrors. McBama will not make government smaller. Only Bob Barr will.

I am waiting for McCain to be at a rally or during the next debate to look up and have this confused look on his face Then say who are you people where am I.

McCain was clearly, nervous, anxious last night. Did anyone notice that his voice quivered and cracked?

Did anyone notice that McCain was nervously pacing?

Thing is we, have EYES, and we see two men who are the OPPOSITES ON STAGE.

We listened carefully.

BY THE WAY HOW DOES MCCAIN BUY 'MORTGAGES TO BOOST THE HOUSING MARKET' ? WHEN ……..THIS……IS……..ALREADY…….PART OF THE BAIL OUT BILL?

I am getting there, but John McCain is a bitter old man who is living in the past. He remains firm on old failed ideas and policies that have failed over the past 30 years and thinks they are bew and creative. No they are just failed and forgotten.

I think the jokes about hair plugs, comments about Reagan, and Tip O'Neill, show McCain's age. Not that there's anything wrong with being an elder statesman- but age is one thing, and being out of touch is another.

Yeah, to a 23 year old anyone over 40 is "old". The think is, someone who has lived longer has more life experience to all upon when making judgement calls. You know, decisions like, "should I kick off my career in the living room of a terrorist?" Or, "should I marry a raving racist and take my children to the church of a raving racist?"

Game os Over!!!!Please welcome our 44th President Mr. Barak H. Obama!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Obama did a much better job than McCain in the debate last night. McCain is getting desparate with all of the negative comments and accusations. McCain is doing too much flip flopping on what he would do for the country. I watched him on the news saying he would follow Bush's blue print for the country.

im going to agree with Ronda, last night McOld age really did show.

How mean and racist can McCain get? I dont think anyone would like to be addressed" that one" !! I DONT !
Again, taking a part from what the bailout plan offers{buying out bad mortgages} and selling it as his plan – PATHETIC. I come from a country where we treat/see older people with high respect.But you, McCain will never get that from me ! You are pathetic.

Time to donate some of my hard earned money to the true, sane leader !

O8ama !

McCain moves around like my grandpa. He seems grumpy like him too. Seriously, not trying to make any jokes about it. Its like both of them know their best days are behind them.

McCain is out of touch, out of ideas and running out of time!

McCain comes across as old,mean and bitter
Between your negative remark to Obma as *that one* and Palin inciting hatred on the stump with crowds your going down in the polls and Senator Obama is going up!!!
Cindy McCain needs to take her heads out of the clouds and realize yours and Palins remarks are the campaign that is negative!!!
The secret service need to step up and give Palin a stern warning about inciting hatred and racism in her rhetoric!!

He looks old very old. . Someone should tell that Tucker guy to shut up. Why is he whining always.

What?

CNN, blatantly printing lies?

Obama's health records are public.

McCain Allowed a select group reporters access to his 1,173 pages health records for a 3 hours in a room in Phoenix. The records could not be copied or taken out of the room. Only selected news organizations were represented – for example not Times.

Don't vote for "that one" OR "the other". ObaCain are one in the same. More tax and spend Republicans and Democrats.

I decided to read and digest a slew of Fact Checks only to discover that most of the time John McCain’s accusations were either false or misleading.

Now we know why Republican bloggers here are a mere “skeleton staff”. The intelligent ones won’t refute anything put forth on this website for fear that a dunce cap might suddenly appear on their heads. I guess die-hard NOBAMAS will hesitatingly pull the lever for Shaky and Flaky on E-Day while weeping, wailing and gnashing their teeth.

Ay, dios mio!!

McCain comes across as old,mean and bitter
Between your negative remark to Obma as *that one* and Palin inciting hatred on the stump with crowds your going down in the polls and Senator Obama is going up!!!
Cindy McCain needs to take her heads out of the clouds and realize yours and Palins remarks are the campaign that is negative!!!
The secret service need to step up and give Palin a stern warning about inciting hatred and racism in her rhetoric!!

Early voting is the way to go.

Registered Republican voted Obama/Biden 08

McCain was *so* lost last night on the debate. He was losing his train of thought, he had to write down THREE SIMPLE TOPICS that Tom Brokenjaw asked, then he had to keep walking by his chair to look at his notes, he was mumbling. Sheesh. This guy is in no shape to be President.

McCain's prospect for presidency would have been a lot better if he chose Lieberman or Romney. What a reckless decision to pick Palin, who has offered nothing but a conspiracy for hatred and murder!

The debate winner is: "That One" – Mr. McCain needs to practice how to call “that one” Mr. President. Get to it McCain you only have 27 days to master “Mr. President-Elect”.

Age, Health?Computer?Email?POW? … What's new? Old concerns from Day-1. Who brings this up again? Nothing else to talk about?

Hollywood should well hire him. Acting as a veteran from Vietnam war and imprisoned for 6 years, coming out of the prison finding himself a HERO already. Bragging all the way till the presidential race.

Quite a story to shoot a best-boxoffice movie.

Obama's age and health status should also be a concern. Younger folks do not have the wisdom from experience, and Obama is very underweight and still smokes like a chimney.

His mental health should be in question too! He picked Sarah Palin!

The New York Times has published a separate list looking at contributions from "directors, officers, and lobbyists for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac" for the 2008 campaign cycle. That list — using figures from the Federal Election Commission — shows McCain receiving $169,000, while Obama received only $16,000.

My father has early Alzheimer's and I swear that sometimes the similarities between him and John McCain are eerie.

Mccain will rebounce soonest

Sara Palin 08

Who are they to critize Obama's doctors note when the have a VP that is currently being investigated and has dodged a court subpeona— that is certainly a heavier weighted problem in the race for the Presidency!!!

McCain– No way, No How!

If race is an issue, age should too. Sometimes people can be old with vitality fo a youth. But in McCain's case every bad sign of being old is progressively showing. And that is a problem.

McCain is a bitter, sickly, old man and McCain is the liar, who due to his age and failing health, would most likely not even see out a first term in office. The only person who world leaders would respect even less than McCain is Palin.

Educated people aren't swayed by the lies of an elderly, sickly old man and his attack dog of no bite but of endless unintelligible bark.

Burn, McCain and Palin, and you know where.

Retirement age is what again?

We, as a nation desreve to know the health issues with all the candidates.
We are voting for the top of the ticket, but if there are health problems that may incapacitate the President their pick for Vice President becomes paramount.
This IMHO is much more important in the case of McCain than Obama both because of their relative ages and their pick of running mate.
I DO NOT WANT SARAH PALIN to EVER get close to the White House.

Most Forty year old men are not going to have the extensive health record of a man that is almost twice his age. Tucker is a moron, maybe age wouldn't be such an issue if McCain did not pick Sarah Palin for his V.P. pick because that right there makes everyone worry about his health. When we could face the reality of this co called hockey mom in the Oval Office. Talk about not ready to lead!!!!

Who? You mean "That one" over there???

When you are in your 40's there is often limited health information/issues but when you are in your 70's that situation obviously changes!

When Obama and McCain are standing together you see two things. One represents change and the future, the other represents the same and the past.

McKeating5's health It increasing appears to be an irrelevant issue, according to the polls.

His future contains a lot of down time allocated to napping!

He is OLD and needs to stop the maddness now and retire, We need a CEO in this country that is fit to lead on day one.

Obama is my family's choice.

You can really notice McCain aging as the campaign goes on. At the beginning of the year he seemed much more energetic and younger than he does now. I think that Obama is wearing him out.

can I call ya John …….

ok………………………………………………………………………… JOHN YOUR OLD

HE LOOKS OLD

HIS IDEAS ARE OLD

HIS REACTION TIME IS SLOW

UNFORTUNATELY FOR HIM HE IS NOT PRESIDENTIAL AND NEITHER IS PITBULL PALIN.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Remember when Kitty Dukakis was skewered over her "addiction"…I guess the Democrats aren't going to stoop that low regarding Cindy McCain's old habit(s).

how long was the press allowed to review the numerous boxes of records?

actually he looked like 'Uncle Charlie" from my three sons

Obama's health record fits on one page because: 1. He's healthy, and 2. he's not as old as Moses. Tucker is a tool. Obama is fit LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY for office. McCain is a total gamble, ESPECIALLY now that you've got this dingbat Palin under his wing. She's so uniquely and supremely underqualified for the position (to paraphrase "The Ragin' Cajun" James Carville). VOTE OBAMA.

Age is a problem, as proven by repeated bouts of grumpiness, erratic behaviour and, most importantly when the old person has not less than 1,600 pages of medical reports!!

Further to this, McCLOWN age and health are important when instead of choosing a steady Vice President he chose the CLUELESS Sarah…..

He looked stiff last night at the debate, and those stools didnt help any either, as they made him look much smaller,

Is it true that Megan and Cindy flipped a coin to see who had to change Grandpa Munster's "Depends Undergarments" prior to the debate?

age and the way can effect your decision making and understanding of issues…so it is fair game…
As for Obama's "dr. note" heis young and in shape..but yes it would be nice to see more.

This is an issue because Palin is so not ready. I still do not know where she stands on issues. She spent her entire VP debate time spinning her campaign stump rhetoric. DID NOT ANSWER a single question.

It's a valid question because more people are worried about Palin accending to the presidency than if Biden did.

More people think Biden would step in very well should something bad happen to Obama. People aren't on board with the idea of Palin suddenly becoming president. So, it's a question that is going to be asked like it or not Sen. McCain.

Look, Obama is 47, goes to the gym, takes good care of himself and it shows. He is sharp at debates, on the campaign trail. All signs point to a healthy body and mind.

On the contrary, McCain's appearance, he looks 100 to be honest. His posture rather akward. I remember Reagan, he was able to stand straight and looked healthy. Plus McCain's gaffes, forgetting things, etc…all point to a not so good health condition.

The worst is, he picked Palin as number 2. Anything happen to him, we know we can't trust that woman.
If God forbid anything happens to Barrack, Biden is very capable of handling the task of a President.
Big difference in judgement.

Seriously, Barrack could be a poster boy for a health club.

McCain should be retired somewhere enjoying is 7 houses and 12 cars. Is it not the rule in 95% of companies when you reach the age of 65 it is time to retire so what makes him an exception to this rule.

He has serious health issues and the stress from this job might too great a weight to place on his health. So he should retire after he loses this election November

Um, Obama is 47 years old and has suffered no serious illnesses anyone is aware of. His medical records aren't going to be that extensive, comparatively. There probably *isn't* very much to disclose, Tucker.

McCain is looking older and older. He seems to be having some difficulties. I hope he's OK.

McCain put age on the table when he selected Sarah "Not Prepared" Palin on his ticket.

It's not so much his age, it's his attitude.

He's snarky, petty, devious, sometimes just plain mean. He has no respect for anyone earning under $3 million a year, is a bully, and flat-out lies. Other than that, he's fast approaching old age.

That One '08

There's a big difference between ageism and racism. Everyone gets old, not everyone is black. Bringing up age and health should be very much on the table. The color of one's skin doesn't impact the way you make decisions, how old you are does.

"That One" '08

I'm not sure who is running his campaign, but the format in last night's debate was wrong for McCain. He looked old, tired, awkward, and sounded out of breath.

The town hall style may work well for him when he is alone on stage and only has partisan supporters in the audience. But last night he did not do well by the visual comparison.

I also think campaigning with Palin highlights his age too. I have never seen him look so old and lost.

MaOldMan is too old to be President.

His mud baths seem to be helping.