(CNN) – Cindy McCain, wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, appears to have sharpened her attacks against Barack Obama on the campaign trail in the final stretch of the race for the White House.
One day after she told a Tennessee newspaper Obama is running the "dirtiest campaign in American history," Mrs. McCain criticized the Illinois senator for voting against a bill to fund troops in Iraq, a regular line of attack from her husband’s campaign.
“The day that Senator Obama cast a vote not to fund my son when he was serving sent a cold chill through my body, let me tell you,” she told a Pennsylvania crowd before introducing her husband and Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin.
“I would suggest Senator Obama change shoes with me for just one day. I suggest he take a day and go watch our men and women deploying," she also said, to boisterous cheers from the campaign.
The vote Mrs. McCain is referencing came in May of 2007, when Obama was one of 14 senators who voted against a war-spending plan that would have provided emergency funds for American troops overseas. He, like many Democrats, was pushing for an end to the war in Iraq, and the legislation included no provisions for that. Before that vote, Obama did support and vote for a funding proposal that included a timeline for withdrawal from Iraq - a troop funding bill McCain opposed.
A CNN fact check deemed the charge that Obama voted against troop funding "misleading."
Read CNN's fact check on that vote
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Wow...change shoes with someone who owns 7 mansions, 13 cars, and worth a 100 million, wow where do I sign up!
My, oh, my. If Mrs. McCain is actually speaking (vs. standing around looking like a deer in the headlights) then things must be bad. I'm talking BAD bad.
Geez, Cindy, John didn' t tell you he voted against a bill for troop funding??
Now you can add Cindy to the ever growing list of hypocrites in the McCain campaign
Why is it the only person that doesn't seem to be saying anything is THE person running for president? I really wanted to believe in the McCain ticket... I have never voted anything but Republican. But now the mere thought of McCain/Palin in the White House scares me to death!
Obama is never clear on issues. He voted "present" over 100 times in the Illiois senate. He changes his mind constantly.
Why doesn't anyone McCain camp every talk about the fact McCain didn't vote for a bill funding the troops either. He voted against it becasue it had a time line for ending the war. Obama voted against the one that didn't. He says this time and again, and it's been proven. Just more of the same from McCain. It's over dude. Hang it up, NOW!!!!
Mrs. McCain, why couldn't Michelle Obama shake your hand last night; oh, I guess she wasn't "proud enough."
...she simply turned her back on you, the way Obama turns his towards the American Flag...
I dont think that anyone really cares what Cindy Mccain has to say. And honestly there are probably quite a few people who would love to change shoes with her, what's she got? Manolo Blahniks? Does she want to wear my 3 yr old Nike's?
Umm, was it equally chilling when John McCain also voted against funding the troops? Did that also send chills through your body?
Ok, Obama...it's your turn. May the truth prevail. Shame on the McCain family. With Cindy now on board, it's take yet another turn for the worse. I've never felt more confident in my decision to vote for Obama come November 4th.
Instead of real answers they only go personal. What a shame. They believe American people are so stupid to repeat the mistakes of 2000 and 2004. Not this time.
So, let me get this straight........
Cindy is a liar too?
Cindy, I hope you would check out your husband's lousy voting record for Veterans. He got a D by the U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans group. Obama on the other hand, got a B.
If you want, you can check for yourself on line. I doubt that they would lie.
"Change shoes?" It's unlilkely Obama could afford her $300 grand Manolo Blahniks. The McCain campaign just gets sadder, uglier and less relevant every day.
Stop lying, Cindy. Check CNN's fact-check.
So desperate... It's all about the timetable and everyone knows it. McCain voted against funding our troops when a timetable was included, and Obama voted against funding our troops when a timetable was not included. Obama did not want to write a blank check to George W. Bush.
McCain's campaign is preying/praying on the uninformed voters once again.
Honey, you're kidding right? You had no idea how Obama voted at the time, isn't that true? And did you get the same cold chill when your husband voted "no" to funding the troops, only with a deadline? Please. Please. Please. What sheer nonsense. We won't be fooled again.
I would think they would be a little embarrased at the way they are conducting themselves. This is a man that is suppose to be able to be a world leader and while the world is watching he is making a fool out of himself. He and his campaign saying whatever pops in their mind. They have given up on reporting the facts and just are going for that fear vote. You know lets remind people that he is black.
Someone tell McCain's trophy wife to STFU and STOP with the desperate, pathetic smears and lies. It's HER creepy, lying, scumbag husband who is running the dirtiest campaign in HISTORY.
when we started dating mccain, he was married at the time. and now she's the voice of moral authority?
I'd like to step into her shoes. I think I'd do better with $100 million net worth by buying equipment for my son rather than purchasing a $300,000 outfit to wear for one night of the republican convention.
Well Ms. McCain, the day your husband voted to commit the murder of tens of thousands of innocent U.S. soldiers and Iraqi civilians sent a cold chill through my body.
Another thing – I now see McBush as the ultimate wimp. Why is he letting the girls do all the "tough talk" here? I'm a female and certainly believe that most of us can hold our own – but why is he having them do all the dirty work?
GO sit ur butt down!!!
What about the one McCain voted against that included a timeline and that GW Bush vetoed...? I guess that might show her husband in a bad light as well as show where there is little distinction between him and 'the dubyuh'...
Cindy...just stand there and smile...don't get dirty...it's not very becoming of a lady...has Sarah taught you nothing...?
I mean, let's be real. You're 'the other woman' not only in your marriage, but in this campaign. He left his first wife for a younger woman – you...he left conventional wisdom for another woman – Pailin...next step...could history repeat itself not only in McCain losing his presidential bid for the 3rd time but you losing him to...nah...let's not throw unnecessary conjecture into an election that already has substantive issues to be discussed. Silly, silly me...
when she started dating mccain, he was married at the time. and now she's the voice of moral authority?
Mrs McCain reminds me more and more of Lady Macbeth....
WELL WHAT DO EXPECT FROM OBAMA, THE LIBERAL.
Why doesn't someone in the Media ask him to explain why he was against the war in Iraq when most of the intelligent people in the US and British thought it necessary.
Where did this junior state senator from illinois get his information to make the call? Or his he just Monday morning quarterbacking? A sport that he is quite good at.
WHY DID MCPALINBUSH VOTE AGAINST THE GI BILL? You hypocrites!
Cindy is not the person to be trying to stump for John McCain. Remember, she's the "other woman," the one John cheated with while he was still married to his first wife. She doesn't hold much sway for those who think that marriage is something should be honored.
Cindy, Just in case you did not check your account today and show how out of touch you and your husband are with the rest of the country, My friend let me tell you that your worth over 100 million let me repeat that Million. I don't even think Bush or Cheyney could wear your shoes.
Obama/Biden 08/12
Lying must be caused by a virus – now they all have it!
Cindy McCain would have made a great extra in "THE STEPFORD WIVES".
(The original 70's version)
DEMOCRATS 08.
Why would anyone care what a drug addict thought? Oh right, she's rich and white.
Are you crazy, your husband sent your son to war. Obama did not. and by the way if you voted for the war your son ought to go. That is just fair.
Poor little rich girl standing by her angry husband who is full of hate.
Dangerous combination!
Uh, Cindy, it is not Obama that is running a dirty campaign. And look at your husband's NO vote for funding the troops because it contained a timeline for sending them home.
"dirtiest campaign in American history"...
HAHAHHAHAHHA...wait.....HAHHAHAHHAAHHA.
Seriously are they even trying anymore? McCain's campaign is an absolute slap in the face to any American with an ounce of intelligence and the ability to use Google.
Maybe while she's watching those troops deploy she could explain to them her husbands horrible voting record to troops and veterans. Maybe she should "examine the record" as her husband has directed us to do.
"THAT PERSON" never stops!, love how they use half truths and never tell the whole stories, Desperate much?
It is not the clothes or shoes that make a man......McCain.....
We must win “by any means necessary” (sorry, but we are plagiarists). We don’t want “that one” in the White House – he is too smart for us. We and our adorable sheep are comfortable with our ignorance, lies and befuddled brains. How dare you say we are archaic and who cares about our geographical challenges? Spain, who? We can take on any country by ourselves. You betcha! Country First!!! By the way, is Afghanistan in Europe or Asia?
SOS, SOS, Mayday!!! Just jivin’ Wink, wink.
It's all about the timetable and everyone knows it. McCain voted against funding our troops when a timetable was included, and Obama voted against funding our troops when a timetable was not included. Obama did not want to write a blank check to George W. Bush.
please post
Oh please. Can't do it yourself so send your wife.
DID ANYBODY PICK UP ON MCCAIN'S RACE-BAITING LAST NIGHT...HE CALLED OBAMA LOUD....THAT'S THE CODE WORD BACK IN COLLEGE AMONGST MY WHITE FRIENDS FOR BLACK FOLKS IN THE DORM LOBBY...THE LOUD FOLKS OUT THERE...SUBLIMAL
I thought John McCain was a Maverick, you know a real man. If that is the case, why do so many women speak for him? Cindy looked like she was scared to interact with the crowd after the debate last night. They both left after about 5 minutes, while the Obama's stayed for at least 20??!!
This Mccain Campaign Is On Thin Ice, And They'll Throw Anthing Out There To Win Votes. But They Won't Get Mine.
Obama/Biden 08' Path To A Better Future.
I suggest, Mrs. McCain, that you review some of the vicious lies and racist slurs coming out of the McCain/Palin campaign, the dirtiest campaign I've seen in my lifetime.
I want a President who cares about the average person–BARACK OBAMA; a VP candidate with vast knowledge and ability to complete a sentence–JOE BIDEN; and a First Lady with a great education and some down-to-earth humility–MICHELLE OBAMA.
The biggest mistake your husband has made is selecting Sarah Palin who is totally unqualified to be VP and dangerous in her far-right views!
Hey cindy how's "Keating doing".?
McCain looked really old last night. He looked like the nursing facility let him come out for an hour to spend time away from the facility. This is exactly why we need an energetic thougth provoking person for the Presidency. Palin, is just to radical and has allowed herself to be used.
I want people to remember that just becasue Barack does not have a lot of experience, I would much rather have someone in office who thinks before he speaks........................
McCain, you are a war monger for real. As I watched you last night, I wish you would have gotten some therapy from you POW days. You talke about reducing the budget for DEFENSE, but still talk about the WAR, they don't go hand in hand.
May I suggest Cindy wheel you back to the Nursing facilty, because it is apparent your a step from senility.
Does Cindy McCain remind anyone else of Cruella De Vil, or is it just me?
Who's next the Mccain Maid and Butler? Before this is over everyone in the household will be attacking OBama.
Who wouldn't want to change shoes with Cindy McCain? I've never had $1,000 Manolos or Jimmy Choos!!! Cindy can drive away in one of her14 cars, to one of her 9 homes. Just get off of the campaign trail...please!!
Wow, even "That's Sindy with an "S" "is angry and bittter! They both need their naps!
Say it aint so, Cindy! You were the last remaining McCain person that I had respect for! So, so, sad what the McCain campaign has become.
McCain picks the dumbest of women.
what's going on with McCain campaign since when saying half the truth is not a lie?
Just because you look like a bad draq queen in heels, do not blame "That One"!
Wow, you know you're getting desperate when you have to get your spouse to go out and attack.
Imagine if Michelle Obama was out attacking McCain, everyone would be up in arms. But, again, you kind of have to feel sorry for someone who has more money that most people but still stole meds and self-medicated herself.
Oh please, Cindy. I know a wife must be faitful to the end but please, in your pillow talk, put some sense into your partner. If you love him, save him from himself.
Cindy had better be keeping an eye on Sneaky Sara and Roving Eye
Johnny.
Amazing that she can come up with stuff like that. Sorry "this one". I'm voting for "that one".
Cindy McCain and her husband are the very definition of IGNORANT on this issue. Unfortunately the American people are not and they will demonstrate it at the polls.
As to "the dirtiest campaign in American history" comment, that title definitely goes to McCain-Palin with their insistent spreading of lies and half truths, which they don't even retract in the face of bare FACTS.
November 4 can not some soon enough for this to be over and John McCain delivered back to Senate.
Did you see her at the debate? She didn't even shake people's hands except for Brokaw and Obama. But the little people in the audience, she just stood there and followed John like an uppity shadow. She has a nerve!
Cindy and Camp,
Do you, Sarah Palin and John McCain think if a any human being on the face of this earth bears a muslim name line Hussein or Mohammad or Akabr – They are by default terrorist.
This was the impression given by one of your Uniformed police officer when he was introducing the dumb Sarah Palin in Florida the other day by calling the middle name of Barrack Obama.
This shows how uneducated, ill-informed and illieterate your husband and Palin,s supporters can be.
You all should go and get some elementary education.
The Democrats and Republicans are both running "dirty" campaigns.
They continue to try to force third party candidates from ballots in many states. They have made it impossible for third party candidates to be in the debates.
They are both scared of real change. This is America and there are more choices for anything other than for President. Most people still think that they have to vote for McCain or Obama–two senators who just proved that they will work against YOU. They took your money and gave it to wall street–with no apologies and more pork. They will not offer change.
Oh god it's the Lord of the Nazghul! The Witch-Queen of Angmar! Run Frodo ruuun!
The day she decided not to reveal her tax records, a cold chill went down my spine–let me tell YOU!
Cindy should stick to what she does best, walk two steps behind her husband, smile and look pretty for the camera ops.
Go stand behind your husband, you look best there.
I think the striaght talk express just lost another wheel. Time for Cooter to make the repairs.
McCain is sending out Cindy to do his dirty work for him now. McCain is reeeeaaaallly looking extremely weak now.
I'll take her shoes and her riches! Thanks Cindy!
If I thought she had a clue I would really consider what she has to say... but considering she has never had to stretch a dollar to last from paycheck to paycheck I think she needs to shut up.
How did she feel when John McCain didn't vote to fund the troops in the earlier bill??????
So when McCain voted no on a similar bill that did include a timeline she felt all warm and fuzzy inside?
Sooo what went through your spine the day your husband abstained from voting on the same bill that included a time line for getting our troops out? Common McCains how dumb do you think American are? Look McCain opposed a version of the bill that included a time line for withdrawal, Obama opposed the bill that didn't include the time line. The matter of funding the troops was agreed! My God is there anything that can come out of the McCain campaign other than BS?
Real talk....people like them make me ashamed to say I'm a Christian. Republicans are the epitome of hypocrisy...all while hiding behind the Bible! McCain's only strategy is to smear, lie and attack. When is he going to talk about the issues affecting Americans? Oh, I forgot, he's not. He'd rather "turn the page" to a new subject (i.e. diversion).
Obama has my vote for sure!
Change shoes.... which pair from which closet in which house?
can you imagine waking up to that every morning..... maybe thats why McBush spends so much time away from home
Ugh. How many times are they going to make this claim? Ridiculous.
Verdict:
Misleading. Obama supported a different version of the troop-funding plan — one that McCain spoke against.
Did Cruella Deville vote for dog food for the 101 Dalmations?
Can you really blame Cindy McCain for lying so her husband can win the Presidency? After all, she does love him and would also love the power of being First Lady...
So in this campaign you have senile=McCain, the moose=Palin, and ofcourse if that's not enough you have Satan=Cindy. What more could America ask for then a senile, lying, satanic, moose? Isn't that what America is looking for? For Cindy McCain to suggest that Obama's campaign is dirty, while McCain lies with every breath he takes, is absolutely ridiculous. Seriously Cindy, I think you need to hit up that charity you were stealing the meds from again and get back on the pill. Cindy, you need to self medicate and take Johhny boy with you too, I think he needs his diaper changed.
Cindy McCain is what a 70 year old, worn out Barbie looks like.
I really do not think having Ms.McCain stump for John will change the mind of undecided voters...this is a stretch,it really is.
Cindy McCain ... adulterer ... snob ... save us from your moral discourse.
Can we ask Mrs. McCain if a chill went up her spine when John McCain voted against funding her son???
Is she kidding?
When you go to Obama rallies, do people in the crowd get worked into such an angry state that they shout out "terrorist" or "treason" or "kill him" at the mere mention of McCain?
The McCains, the Palins, and their campaign staff should be ashamed of the mob mentality they're actively coaxing out of their base of support.
Was that cold chill she felt from the her response to Obama or was it withdrawal symtoms from her narcotic abuse?
what about the day her own husband voted not to fund her son?
these people have sold their souls
Nice try Cindy. John voted against a bill with a timeline, Barack voted against won without a timeline. They both support the tropps, and you are the latest disgrace to your country.
In fact, Cindy, I would go as far to say what you are doing is evil. I am starting to hate Cindy, John, Palin, etc. They are fearmongering and showing their lack of morals. Disgusting, this QUOTE sent 'shivers down my back'
CINDY your ego is way too much for me! I watched you last night and you didn't even migle with the audience. Your hands behind your back to me that's very snobbish! I know your rich but if you want to be the next first lady you need to tone down your act.
I understand Cindy, but Biden has a son and Palin has a son and McCain had voted against funding for body armor for your son too so stop it. Why you have to speak is beyond me. Oh and the dirtiest campaign? Hello? What about when ur husband's cronies, who were Bush's cronies back in 2000, had the audacity to say that you had an affair with a black guy and thats why you have an interracial baby. Oh but no! I think that is the dirtiest.
So much for the "Straight Talk Express"..... GO OBAMA 2008!!!!!
No change shoes with a mother who has a son or daughter engaged in a war. Then deny funding for necessary supplies, equipment necessary to sustain them in that war–because of petty political posturing that NO member of the Democratic majority had the fortitude to pursue.
The thought–your mail, adequate ammunition, food, supplies will be available to you when you're fighting a war your own country sent you to fight–because of Senate bickering–is a moral buster.
Of course–you would have to have some knowledge of life in harms way to understand that–and of course Barack Hussein Obama is unprepared and ill-equipped to understand the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of the American warrior.
Funny – I'm looking at McCain's record on voting for the military. Since 2002 I see 4 times he voted yes, 10 times he voted no, and 12 times HE DIDN'T BOTHER TO VOTE AT ALL!
Got any more lies you want to try to sell us? Cuz we ain't buyin it!!!
One day after she told a Tennessee newspaper Obama is running the "dirtiest campaign in American history,"
Are we Americans watching the same campaign that Cindy, Sarah and John are?
The LAST person i want to hear tell me to switch places with her is Cindy McCain, who didn't work a day in her life.
By the way dear, Johnny voted against funding bills as well because the Democrats actually want to being your kid home from Iraq. What nerve!!!!
Calm down Cindy. Maybe you could steal some prescription Prozac from an orphan and chug down a Bud in one of your 8-10 homes.
This Election just looks like a war between good and evil.
What's up with McCain calling us all "prisoners" at his rally today. This guys is losing it big time.
McCain just today:
"You and I together will confront the $10 trillion debt the federal government has run up and balance the federal budget by the end of my term in office. Across this country, this is the agenda I have set before my fellow prisoners and the same standards of clarity and candor must now be applied to my opponent."
THIS ONE is voting for "THAT ONE!"
Shame on you, Team McPalin. Cindy, look in the mirror.
Cindy McCain just stop talking, you or your husband do not under stand us real workers .
I think Cindy needs a couple of pain killers.
Unspoken is the fear of racism re: Obama. Also unspoken is the fear of McCain's melanoma, which is an often recurrent malignancy and leaves us with the fear of Palin as president.
I guess Cindy Lou forgot to mention that her husband voted against the veterans 14 out of 15 times. I guess she completely forgot about that part.
And as for changing shoes with her. Why would anybody want to change shoes with a skanky vamp who slept around with a married man?
Obama/Biden 08
I'd rather not change shoes with you Mrs. McCain; I pride myself on not having had a drug problem, wrecked a home, or speaking in a misleading manner about my spouse's voting record. Thanks, but no thanks.
When are we going to hear from the "the First Dude" Maybe he could explain why his wife allowed rape victims to be charged for rape kits. Maybe he should walk for a day in my shoes!!
Nice try Cindy. John voted against a bill with a timeline, Barack voted against one without a timeline. They both support the troops, and you are the latest disgrace to your country.
In fact, Cindy, I would go as far to say what you are doing is evil. I am starting to hate Cindy, John, Palin, etc. They are fear mongering and showing their lack of morals. Disgusting, this QUOTE sent 'shivers down my back'
Anybody else concerned that Barrack Hussain Obama thinks the Star Spankled Banner brings up feelings of oppresion!!??
I don't want a "touchy feely" President!!! I want a LEADER........a person who will STAND UP FOR AMERICA........not someone who is worried about hurting someones feelings.
THATs what is WRONG with America......we don't want to hurt anybody's feelings anymore........get over it world......we are a super power for reason!!!!!!!!! And I'm not talking just military!!!!
GO USA and GO John McCain.......restore pride back in the USA!!
Go Cindy!
Why didn't McCain shake Obama's hand last night after the debate? Why did McCain call Obama that one? Why didn't McCain wear a flag pin? I guess you are proud of the race baiting campaign of the McCain camp.
How and Why is Cindy McCain getting involved? This is between John McCain and Barak Obama. It's ridiculous for a 1st lady to inject herself into a race that has absolutely nothing to do with her. Why is she on stage behind John at every event? She distracts the message with her cheerleader head-nodding and smirky/snobby laugh when John McCain throws mud. It makes both of them look bad. It's sad to see John McCain go down to the wire in this election employing the same tactics that were used against him dispicabley by GWBush. There is no honor in this.
It's just funny to me...
If you vote not to fund the troops, you're wrong!
If you vote to keep the troops in harm's way FOREVER, you're right!
America...We need change!
I this woman for real?
I guess somebody should ask her if she know Karl Rove.
NEWSFLASH:
McCain campaign announces that "The Truth is Biased Against John McCain" McCain campaign director annonces that "everyone should lie so that they can show their patriotism for america"
Change shoes with Cindy.... mmm, Barack perhaps you should do it, because you know those shoes likely cost a couple of thousand bucks. See what its like to walk in her diamond laced shoes!!!
Cindy McCain should be ashamed of herself.
I'm voting for the guy who owns ONE house and ONE car. The McCain's are ERRATIC, ANGRY, and OUT OF TOUCH WITH MIDDLE AMERICA..... we are not STUPID.
I was listening to McCain's speech in Bethelem PA today and ar about 2:40 PM he refered to us Americans as his "fellow prisoners" Im not sure what his intention was but I am a VET and an AAmerican who lives within his means and am not anyone's prisoner. I used to believe in McCain and his honesty, but now I see only another politican who wants and will do or say anything to get elected. When will the people of our counrty take back our government from these theves and scoundrels? Now Cindy is spewing her husbands lies. How low do we have to go.
How is this woman even relevant? Is she running for president? She said earlier "....if we're elected.." what is this we?
Did anyone notice how she didn't even glance at Michelle Obama last night? Walked right by her....
McCain's campaign is a joke. Cindy, John, Sara – Nitwits!!!
Same old attacks, promised a perfect world by end of 1st term and, oh by the way....he referred to us as his "fellow prisoners" during the speak. Creepy!!!
YOUR HUSBAND VOTED FOR YOUR SON TO GO INTO IRAQ(the wrong
place) IN THE FIRST PLACE. Not Senator Obama, who voted against the war in Iraq.
Blame it on George and John.
First Palin, and now this?
I smell some desperation by the McCain campaign.
She's only going to lower her own favorables by doing this. Everyone knows the whole story.
Is she kidding?
When you go to Obama rallies, do people in the crowd get worked into such an angry state that they shout out "terrorist" or "treason" or "kill him" at the mere mention of McCain? Never. And yet it's happening with more and more frequency at McCain and Palin events as a direct result of McCain's negative, dirty campaign tactics.
The McCains, the Palins, and their campaign staff should be ashamed of the mob mentality they're actively coaxing out of their base of support.
I come to these comments to try and grasp the mindset of the American people, and to determine where I stand among them as a fellow American. I must say, I find the comments made in defense of the Republican Campaign to be shocking. At this point in time, any defense of McCain as to his "consistency" or "honesty", and any comments as to the "desperation" of the Obama campaign or their "dirty tactics" are about as absurd a proposition as they've ever been. Yet people – usually an "Amy from Texas" or a "Cooter from Utah" – somehow feel the need to post such lines. In response I ask, do you REALLY believe that John McCain has shown better judgement both in his performance as the head of his campaign and as a 35-year senator than Obama? Its one thing to be loyal, but entirely another to be disingenuous. Why can't you accept defeat gracefully and with your head high – or are you taking cues from McCain and spiralling into a hole of frustration and anger?
“The day that Senator Obama cast a vote not to fund my son when he was serving sent a cold chill through my body, let me tell you,” she told a Pennsylvania crowd before introducing her husband and Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin.
I get a chill too when you're husband talks about being a veteran all the while voting against benefits for them every chance he gets. Wow! What a hypocrite. Be careful when you point a finger...there's three pointing right back at you.
HUH??? First of all..........Sen McCain ALSO voted no to a bill that would fund the troops, until a "better" bill was formulated, as is common. For her and the entire campaign to continue to repeat such slanderous and dangerous lies – including the "terrorist" garbage, is irresponsible at best and just plain desperately nasty.
Cindy..please buy one big house in Alaska...take your old hubbie and Mrs. Joe Six Pack and Todd the wonder snow machine stud and the family pets and kids and cars and clothes and shoes and horrible hair do's and all your hypocritic ways and voices and move up there. FOREVER!
DON"T COME BACK!
Wow! Cindy can talk? I thought her job was to stand around looking like Republican barbie. I quess she hasn't paid much attention to her husband's voting record or the campaign.
One of her shoes is probably worth more than I make in a month!!! She can't be taken seriously
In was reported in another article from the Arizona Republic, dated Aug. 24, 1994, that Cindy McCain escaped prosecution for stealing/using drugs. "Cindy McCain, the wife of U.S. Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, admitted in a series of media interviews Monday that she became addicted to the painkillers Percocet and Vicodin.
"She said that she used the drugs from 1989 to 1992 and acknowledged that she had stolen some pills from the American Voluntary Medical Team, a charitable organization of which she is president . . . at one point, McCain, 40, was ingesting 15 to 20 pills a day . . . the normal dosage for seriously ill patients is 6 to 10 a day for a short period."
Cindy, You did not even shake the hand of the people on the panel after the debate and you have to nerve to come out swinging with your heels off as you should donate the wasted money that you spend on this poor campaign.
Obama/Biden 08/12
So let me get this straight–Cindy McCain was actually sober enough to comment. WOW no wonder John McShame is doing so poorly–dividing his time (at age 73) between a nit-witted brunette and a nit-witted blonde.
Shocker, another negative story about Mccain from CNN.
The secret service are starting to investigate people in the crowds are McCain and Palin events. It is clear that the McCain camp is promoting violence and hatred. This is similar to what occurred in Germany in the 30's. There were desperate economic conditions and one candidate promoted hatred towards others and suggested that his country was the better than all other countries. McCain and Palin will go down in history as a failed attempt to do the same 80 years later.
Look who is talking. You and John left in a big hurry last night and did not have the decency stay and mingle with the people who participated in the debate last night. The straight talk Express has lost all of its wheels. This will be a landslide for Obama.
You sore loser!!!!
Hey Cindy, if Obama can change shoes with you for just one day, can he use all seven of your houses? In fact, how many shoes do you have? Which ones can he use, your $400 pumps or your $900 gold encrusted slippers?
Lets see- Goldie Lox who is living off daddy's money wants to talk. How about the folks who lost everything courtesy of Mr. Keating. Cindy- what is the McCain/Palin solutions?
Also, seems like you didn't want to mingle with Joe six-pack and those everyday folks- Gov. Moose Palin keeps referring too.
All those times she's been standing behind John McCain like some sort of trophy wife, I suspected there might not be that much going on upstairs. Now I have confirmation.
Old news and it all has to do with the timetable argument. Since it had one McCain voted no and Obama voted yes. And then the opposite happened. I am just curious however. Considering how much information exposure there is to people nowadays, how many people know this.
If they have not already done so, I can see an add that goes something those lines and include the 100, 100, million years comment. It is stretching the truth but what else is new.
Cindy what world is she living in Palin/McCain is the one running the most dirties campaign I and many others have witness.
The lies and belittlement you guys stresses is obsurd and down right nasty. If you are a proud mother to have a child fighting in a war that had nothing to do with 9/11 than same on you. However there are those fighting because of misguided and misinformed information from Bush/McCain.
So when pointing fingers you better look at your husband. No-one should be fighting war for the wrong reason.
CNN: please post my thoughts.
love of country joe/barry 08
Go Cindy! October 8th, 2008 3:29 pm ET
Mrs. McCain, why couldn't Michelle Obama shake your hand last night; oh, I guess she wasn't "proud enough."
…she simply turned her back on you, the way Obama turns his towards the American Flag…
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Yeah..... right.
I saw Obama shake Cindy's hand, McCain didn't offer his to Michelle. Cindy and Michelle didn't shake hands. It's a draw.
As far as the American Flag goes, try fact check before posting misinformation.....
Her time would be better spent aiding Beer sales. IT is obvious that they need all the help they can get and they can not trust Palin. Well at least Alaske will get their governor back.
Watching the McCains stoop to this level sends a cold chill through my body. I have voted Republican my entire life. This time I am not only supporting Obama but volunteering for him. Real leadership doesn't involve race or holding Patriotism for ransom. It involves civility, consistency and intellect. Obama has these traits. McCain does not. Race and party are irrelevant, we need a real leader.
I will be voting for "that one" you know President "THAT ONE" Obama to lead this country on one nation under god...Not McShame who has run one of the most divisive campaigns I think in our life time!
Obama/Biden08!
Send this witchy, trecherous, inhumane stick figure back to her cave to lick her self-inflicted wounds. Tell her to stop repeating the lie about Mother Teresa's involvement in the adoption of their Bangladeshi child. It's obvious she's living the same lie as her husband and his despicable lipsticked sidekick. Looks and sounds like Cindy's spouting falsehoods again. Likely another side effect from her botox overdose.
Isn't that rich ....Cindy McCain of the Republican Party saying that Barack Obama is running a dirty campaign ...lest we forget the voting debaucle of 2000 where so many votes weren't even COUNTED...and re-election of Dub-ya in 2004 simply because of the Fear Factor campaign of 9/11..when is this mudslinging going to end?? It is such an insult to
intelligent, free-thinking Americans. THAT is the true crime here !!!
Once again they mislead. He wanted to end the war, so he stood his ground voted no because there was no provision in the bill to end it. By the way – most Democrats voted FOR it. So once again, McCain lies because he said last night that Obama never goes against his party. I can't wait to vote for Obama/Biden and see them in office!
"Go Cindy! October 8th, 2008 3:29 pm ET
Mrs. McCain, why couldn't Michelle Obama shake your hand last night; oh, I guess she wasn't 'proud enough.'
…she simply turned her back on you, the way Obama turns his towards the American Flag…"
REALLY? you might try to spit out some more recent GOP talking points...or stop watching Pat Robertson so much. The flag pin/pledge of allegiance thing was debunked months ago. Try another tactic to distract from the fact that your candidate is out of touch, has poor judgement, a bad temper and picked a fruitcake for his running mate.
Obama/Biden '08 and '12!
That's nice, now Cindy is entering the fray. So, because he was looking for a timeline, he wasn't thinking of the troops?
Also, I love how they are calling Obama a liar.....smells like desperation.
McCain got whipped in the debate. This thing is over.
kinda like cindy's hubby voting against veterans benefits and additional armor. These folks have truly lost their message.
Why does CNN feel they have to get tougher on McCain when McCain get's tougher on O'Bama?
Why does O'Bama need CNN to fight his battles. Half of American voters are not convinced O'Bama is the better candidate. Why then does CNN turn it's back on millions of people who want to hear both sides.
So, she's now using her own son as rhetoric...? Not good.
Cindy, you should have just kept your mouth shut!!
This coming from the Ice Lady herself!
I can tell you 1st had how rude and cold she is! I'm a Flight Attendant and have had her on flights a few times and she is FAR from Nice, WARM, or Friendly!
If you can not handle the heat Ms McLierMcShame, get out of the Kitchen...well out of one of the kitchens from your 13 h omes!
cindy, read the fine print.
you are so pathetic. the rich girl with plastic surgery wants to go to the white house.
you stop your racism. you are only where you are because of white privilege.
go obama
It is truly scary how the McCain campaign and surrogates are inciting such fear and threats among their supporters. In recent campaign stops, McCain supporters have been heard yelling, 'Terrorist' and 'Kill him'. The Secret Service is currently investigating the 'Kill him' threat against Obama or Ayres. We deserve better from our leaders.
I trust Obama will increase his focus on the severe economic and security issues that confront us.
Mccain, cyndy and palin they are all little liars. They want to get the white house by all meansss.
BY THE WAY WHAT HAPPENED TO THEIR "CHANGE" MESSAGE?
On top of being negative, he doesn't even look presidential..grrrrrrr
Good luck America
Cindy is not the brightest light on the tree...maybe she is starting to believe some of the lies repeated and repeated at her husband's rallies. Even though the have been proved at lies, if they are told over and over again, and you hear them over and over again, the begin to sound familiar.
How disingenuous! The issue was NOT funding the troops. The issue was whether a timeline for withdrawal would be included in the bill. Obama voted for the version with a timeline, and against the version without one. McCain voted for the version without the timeline, and McCAIN VOTED AGAINST the one with a timeline. So her husband's votes should have been just as chilling to Cindy as was Obama's.
This is a great example of how desperate the McCain/Palin campaign is becoming, and how deceitful they have become. Even Cindy.
I tried to think of another word to use...but there is just no other one that does it justice...Hypocrites! How dare you lie to me like that and pretend that your husband is innocent. We ALL know that he didn't vote to not fund the troops...he voted against a lot of irresponsible and damaging things, but not the troops. Don't you dare try to pull that crap on us. We are too intelligent to let you get away with that. Take your false attacks and go back to Arizona. No one wants you in the white house.
she suggests that obama change shoes with her for 1 day. i am sure obama would not mind being worth hundreds of millions of dollars for a day. hey cindy, i will change shoes with you.
Both Sarah and Cindy should have been put on a short leash. Neither knows "squat" about anything important. They should have been made to stand there and look pretty like a good little Republican wife does. Except Sarah needs to bleach her hair.
I liked her better when she was on drugs. She made more sense then. If we are going to elect people married to drug addicts I can suggest a number of better prospects.
The McCain campaign would do well to follow Ed Rollins advice and spend the rest of the campaign patiently outlining their program to solve the economic crisis. McCain could build on the initiative he laid out in last nights debate, namely the idea of helping home owners with bad mortgages refinance their debt.
The attack strategy that Cindy McCain and Sarah Palin is unleashing is a big turn off for many and a source of disappointment for those who thought McCain was a different kind of politician. It also shows the McCain crew to be erratically grasping at phony issues and reinforces the charge that they have no new ideas of their own.
While I appreciate their support, do my disciples ever work?
Well I guess Mrs McCain Don't know that her husband Sen McCain voted no also for the bill to fund troops on Iraq time line pull out.. Another Sarah Palin. I would like to change change shoes with me for just one day but I will need a 13 size shoe. Go Obama/Biden
So, does this mean families are no longer off limits?
Well, I guess it's Halloween because the witches are out.
It's getting ugly because John is bringing out the big guns–his women. First he trots out Sarah Ping Pong Palin who is as dumb as lint, then he brings out Barbie who is so stupid she allows her husband to call her the "c" word.
We're shaking in our boots John, really.
I find it interesting that Cryptkeeper McCain ignores the fact that her hubby voted TO SEND HER SONS to Iraq in the first place, and was AGAINST ANY TIMELINES TO BRING THEM HOME. Total hypocrasy.
to "Go Cindy"
I suggest you read up on McCains record concerning this matter or better yet, read some of the blogs of people on this board who are a lot more informed than you. A couple of different veterans groups have given Mr. McCain low marks on his record concerning their interest. Futhermore, Mrs. Obama probably didn't shake Mrs McCain's hands because she didn't want any of the slim the McCains are waddling in on her hands. We got our futures at stake, our childrens future and all silly people like you can do is babble about flag pins, pathetic.
Shocking, Cindy McCain said something MISLEADING per CNN
I would call it a LIE since you know she wasn't really following legislation on a day to day basis.
How stupid do these people think the American public is?
Did anyone tell Cindy that HER HUSBAND VOTED AGAINST FUNDING THE TROOPS when the bill had a timetable? Did that send any chills through her body – that he husband wanted to put her son in greater danger? Or not so much?
27 days until America tells McCain/Palin thanks but no thanks.
Honestly what a liar Cindy McCain has turned out to be. And, what a low campaign John McCain is running. Just putting Sarahhhhhhhhhh on the ticket scares me greatly.
As for Cindy's son in Iraq, he shouldn't be there as Joe Biden and Sarah Palin's sons should not be there. It is too much of a risk to have these people in Iraq. Read the oped by John Eisenhower about being in Korea at the time his father was President and how he should never have been there.
Is it funny how Cindy is getting into the act? Whats the matter can't Jonny boy or Ms.Mouth speak for themselves? More lies from the Family of liers.Did'nt see this one coming.
This is utter baloney, coming from someone who said spouses should stay out of it. When Michelle addressed her crowd yesterday (because she does not need a chaperone) she never mentioned Sen. McCain only spoke of her husband. If this had been Michelle all hell would have broken lose- why don't you go steal some vicodin-pill popper- or better yet find another husband( since you like stealing them)
I suggest that Cindy McCain change shoes with me for just one day, and watch how she handles trying desperately to hold onto a job that could be gone without warning on any given day, watch a 401K plan that you stringently saved be decimated in the course of months, worry about what happens when the money for your bills disappears and what happens to your aging parents who had saved well for their retirement, only to be stricken with cancer and then have GM fold up their healthcare plan because overly compensated executives made bad business decisions......Executives that all vote Republican, I"m sure.
So go cry on somebody else's shoulder Cindy, I've no sympathy. You wanna save your son?...Tell your hawk husband to end the war he couldn't wait to start.
The McCain campaign will go down both on election day and in history as America's referendum on the end to old school politics and the cultural wedging of America. We will move this country forward with real change, real leadership. Obama/Biden!
I have been so repulsed by John McCain's campaign for the past 3 weeks or so. What makes it really hard for me is that I wholeheartedly supported the Republican party for their conservative 'ideals' during the past two election runs. Now I feel so dirty, like I would just want to shower everytime I think about my past support for them. It's like waking up out of a nightmare and seeing the light. They are a bunch of hypocrites, they are sleazy and would basically do anything to get elected. John McCain is doing to Barack Obama what was done to him by Republican operatives like Karl Rove, in 2000. You Sir, have you no shame left. You have lost your integrity as a so-called straight talker. Your actions have been dishonourable and for that you are going to lose this election and fade into oblivion. The political wilderness awaits you Senator. I even felt sorry for you at one point, because I know that becoming President is a long-held ambition. Now all I feel is disgust. And by the way Mrs. Cindy McCain your character does not hold up, so please thread lightly. The Hindus call it Karma, I say you will reap, bitterly, what you sow because the American public are going to reject you come Nov. 4, and overwhelmingly.
Ummm, Cindy...the day your husband voted AGAINST the GI-Veteran's bill it made our blood run cold. How can you say you are for your military and then vote against them, saying in a town hall meeting that the bill was "too generous".
Cindy, is this your call for Michelle speak against John, so his campaign could have a reason to go after her???? Cindy, you think Obama is running the "dirtiest" campaign in American history? Or, is it that you don't know much history? Cindy, I take it you believe that John is running an honorable campaign???? Cindy, why are you speaking? Cindy, did John threaten to hurt you if you didn't utter those comments. If not, you've got to be stupidest, yes I said stupidest, potential first lady in American History. How about that for our children's history books.
How is the Stepford wife going to understand most Americans?
It is amazing to me that Cindy McCain has the audacity to state that Obama is running the dirtiest campaign ever, when her husband's advertising has been the disgraceful. He also, called Obama "that one" last night. As a African American women that can be taken alot of ways and it is defininitely not positive. If was if he was addressing an animal.
Cindy McCain is a joke. She is so high and mighty why dosen't she release her income taxes. That junk about separate taxes is a joke. They live in a joint property state which means that what is his is hers and vice versa. Maybe she dosen't want us to know about all those foreign investments she has in shady countries.
Great,
being active on the campaign trail, does that mean that Cindy is now fair game? Well then, let's talk about her drug abuse, her illegal activities and the money she makes from the war in Iraq.
It seems the only way Republicans know how to campaign is by destructive rhetoric . They offer nothing positive – no solutions, no respect for either their Democratic opponent – or the voters. Nothing but mean-spirited clap-trap! I'm fed up with the Neo-Con "Trust Me – I know how to (whatever)".
And as for Sarah Palin – can't you just see her winking at and saying "Ya shur got a pretty place, I betcha" to the Queen of England?! God, please help us, if McBush and The Bubblehead get elected???
Just when you think they cannot top themselves, they go and do it.
Sad, but impressive. I had no idea the McCains, who are so high and mighty, could stoop so very, very low.
Perhaps we should invite them to a limbo contest! Oh, wait, John can hardly get up from a seated position. I take that back.
Americans honor those who have served their country. The are courageous soliders who have faught valiantly. Americans now have to make sure that our soliders are taken care of after the war, that they a healthcare system that can heal their wounds and that they have jobs to come home to that will support their families.
John McCain and Cindy "Barbie Doll" McCain can sit in their 14 Barbie Dreamhomes and fly around in their Barbie Jet, but they "really don't get it". It isn't about them. I still am hearing "me" and "I" in their sentences. American has to move forward as "we". We have to do what ever it takes to pull us out of this crisis and join the world's leaders to maintain peace around the globe.
This woman is about as credible as McCain's other woman. What a threesome that is.
CIndy
Your son volunteered and is getting paid for it no one asked him to join the forces so don't patronize. Do not keep telling us about your history of navy because he is doing his dad a favor so he can get elected.
I think "Beer Barbie" should go back to one of her 7 mansions and study up on the facts since this statement has been tried over and over by John and has been proven false and John voted agains the very same bill. Of course, I'm sure Beer Barbie's son didn't have to go without anything while he was deployed. Some parents didn't have the option of being rich and before there was even a vote on additional funding, the republicans were making the troops buy their own protective vests (if their parents could afford it), and gerry rig armor to put on tanks that were not sufficient. All this while paying the Blackwater crew 100 times what they paid our troops. Nice try Barbie, or errr, Cindie (hard to tell the difference)!
I would rather have the war end so my son could come home, than have it extended for 100 years.
Honey I don't have the money for the latest in Prada. I have a mortgage to pay!
Speaking of cold chills.......
Na I ain't going there.
Just take your husband and his Lip stick side kick out of PA.
Ever notice how the crowd at these Republican rallies chants 'USA USA' at jingoistic melodramatic statements, and boos and hisses when mud is slung? So juvenile and immature.
These are the same idiots who think the world is black and white, "good guys" vs "bad guys". No wonder thats exactly what Palin says.
McCain is an angry man full of hate that is stopping at nothing to get his way. John McCain is officially dangerous.
Get a job...
I ALSO suggest that Barack try stepping in Cindy's shoes for a day... That lady has some sweeeeet pills!
Does anyone remember how people couldn't stand the fact that when Bill was running for office everybody wanted Hillary to shut-up, why is ok for the wife of a Republican to get involved in a presidential campaign but not the wife of a Democrat. It is time for a change; McCain/Palin ticket is erradict and desparate; we don't need these people representing this country. Country First vote against McCain/Palin
OMG, spare me the grief! Probably not too tough to send a chill through THAT bag of bones. Stick to the medicated grins in the background, Cindy! Leave the parrot act to Puppet Palin. I can't wait to watch Larry King tonight and see the REAL future First Lady, Michele Obama, dealing with all of these topics with grace and dignity.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!
Cindy, I think you forget which campaign you are supporting. John McCain has been running the dirtiest campaign in history, NOT Barack. McCain uses false fear tactics against Obama instead of talking about the economy crisis. McCain's own crowds were chanting hateful remarks against Obama and he did nothing about it. Referring to Obama as "THAT ONE," is so condescending, refusing to look at him in the eye in the first debate is rude.
Stop the hypocritical complaints, you're not the victim, John McCain.
Your slogan says "Country First," but I guess that's right after "Me first." Right John?
The barbie doll can talk? she says such silly things.
Poor John McSame, now he has to hide between 2 "Barbie Doll / Stepford Wives" . This is what happens when you are LOOSING and you have NOTHING better to do or say to defend your cause. UNFORTUNATELY for the McSame's the American people do not care what they have to say. They apparently think by taking another page out of the GWB handbook and scaring the people we will jump ship and join them, but you know the old saying "Fool me once same on you, fool me twice shame on me" . You cannot fool the American people again with those tactics. Bye – Bye McSames and Sarah you on November 5th you will be home just in time to hunt for your Thanksgiving MOOSE.
The woman stoops to stealing other people's recipies - RECIPIES?!? - and publishes them as her own, REPEATEDLY! Why?? Was she trying to pretend she actually cooked?? Trivial? No - It speaks to a deep-seated and pervasive contempt for honesty and honor. The woman is not credible on ANY subject.
Cindy a bit of advice....
Stay out of this before Michelle Obama puts the smack down on you for talking about her man!!!