October 9, 2008
Posted: October 9th, 2008 12:50 PM ET
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NC- for that one!   October 9th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

McCain-Palin are like the final stagies of cancer! Pain that just won't go away.
There is a brightier day on the other side of the blue skies.
Carolina blue skies. People in the US of A need to take a look at themselves. Some of you have some obstacles to overcome. But when hate is feed to you then that's what you sh** out! The first thing you holler is I'm a Christian. There is someone sittng highier than any of us. I'm sure he's not pleased.
NC make sure your registration info is correct before tomorrow!

vic nashville,Tn   October 9th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Mc Cain must start to attack Obama now
Mc Cain We beg you

JP   October 9th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I meant to say "condemn instead of condone"

Aron   October 9th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Not sure how much it help you just by exposing your desperation and insanity. You know, people hear you but might vote for "That One".

carol snead   October 9th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

i am a senior citizen i am appalled at the way mccain and that sara palin are acting mccain sure is a desparate person he is willing to do anything to be president he i guess knows he doesnt have much longer till his time comes he acts like an angry old man who is mad at the world he knows it people need to realize that mccain has a lot of bad things in his past criminal acts we dont need a criminal like mccain or sara palin the usa is in bad shape now if mccain god forbid would get elected it would be the end of the usa

Bruce   October 9th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Strange CNN clsoed the Obama comment already with only five comments.

But I heard his speach and it made me so happy to be an AMERICAN. He has a vission for the FUTURE. He inspires faith and hope.

McCain only spread FEAR and HATE. The vote goes to the one that sees a FUTURE not the one that sees only HATE and FEAR.

H. Hicks, FL   October 9th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Here we go again.
Let's give over our freedom of healthcare coverage, let's allow the government increased control over every activity of our lives–and when natural economic cycles cause any suffering–let's tax the wealthy.

Thanks Democrats–you've reinforced my desire to remain Independent and conservative.

I don't rely on Mr. Obama to set my life straight–and I sure as hell don't rely on stealing the profits from someone elses life's work–to shore up inadequacies caused in large part by poor decision making and improper government intervention.

Joe   October 9th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

McCain/Palin – Going out of Business Sale

Honesty, Integrity 1/2 OFF

Will   October 9th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Mccain is clearly losing it! He called the crowd "my fellow prisoners!!" the other day!!

"This one" and his running mate are not smart enough or intellectually alert enough to tackle the complex financial challenges we now face. His wife comes out and talks about a cold chill down her spine on Obama's vote against troop funding with no timeline, but is OK with her husband's vote against troop funding with timeline. I mean, they are just not being truthful here. And, why can't he campaign without Palin? It diminshes him that he can't hold his own. Reminds me of my grandad who needs my mom to help him get around because he is not as able as he once was..........

Donkey Party   October 9th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

SOME FILTHY, REPUBLICAN SKANK OF A WOMAN NAMED BETTY PHILLIPS POSTED THIS IN ONE OF THE OTHER TICKERS:

Betty Phillips October 9th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

OBama is a joke!!!!!!He sickens me. Who does his "beautiful wife"resemble, I will tell you "Dr. Zira", just watch the Original Planet of the Apes and you will get the picture. She certainly would not have to wear a mask at Halloween (at the White House) she could just go "A'Natural". OBama you won't screw my life up, just continue screwing others up and then they will know you for what you are–a
radical. Betty Phillips
=======================================================

THIS IS THE TYPE OF IGNORANT, RACIST HATRED THAT KEEPS THIS COUNTRY FROM PROSPERING. WOMEN LIKE BETTY SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED THE PRIVELEGE OF VOTING, LET ALONE LIVING.

Tony   October 9th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

IF MCCAIN, RACIST THAT HE IS, REALLY HAD THE BALLS TO MAKE THE RACE INTERESTING HE WOULD HAVE CHOSEN A BLACK MAN OR WOMAN AS HIS RUNNING MATE INSTEAD OF "DIMWIT BARBIE."

IMAGINE HOW MANY WHACK-JOB EVANGELICALS AND REPUBLICANS WOULD REFUSE TO VOTE BECAUSE, OH MY GOD, A BLACK OR BI-RACIAL PERSON IS ON THE TICKET.

stephanie   October 9th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

WHAT A DISHISHONORABLE CAMPAIGN RUN BY MCACIN-PALIN. THEIR VISCIOUS, UNFOUNDED ATTACKS HAVE INCITED RACIAL HATRED, EPITHETS AND POTENTIAL VIOLENCE..THIS IS SO UN-AMERICAN AND SHAMEFUL. SARAH PALIN CALLS HERSELF A CHRISTIAN..SHE A NARCISSIST, IGNORANT AND RUTHLESS. gO BACK TO ALASKA .. SHE AND HER FAMILY ARE MIRED IN DRAMA, ILLEGAL ACTIVITY AND IMMORRAL BEHAVIOR..SHE SHOULD NOT BE CASTING THROWING ANY MUD.

Anonymous   October 9th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I wish I had bought a $150,000 house in 2004 instead of a $50,000 affordable house with an affordable payment now and 5 yrs from now.
The goverment would now be giving me a lower interest rate and longer term, and I could be living in a nice big house instead of a cracker box. These mortgage companys just financed the down payment for buyers for 5 yrs, and said ,we (the bank) will own in 5 yrs and we can just sell the house again. Nothing is paid to the principal in five yrs, so banks still own the house. The banks chose to go up in interest rates in 5 yrs and the buyer signed for it. The banks painted a rosey picture of increased incomes and higher home value in 5 yrs to the buyers. Something about this mortgage bail out is very unfair. Don't let the banks and mortgage companys get free money from the government.

How about the government giving no interest loans to companys to start up again and begin producing textiles again before China decides to charge $50.00 for a pair of cotton socks. Give Walmart, k Mart, et. Tax breaks to buy and sell MADE IN USA only. I would buy made in USA now, but you can't find it. China would love to see us unable to put clothes on our soldiers. Giving jobs of any kind to countries over seas was a big mistake. We can't all be computer techs, but it looks like there won't be computer tech jobs available or CNA jobs, 'cause who an afford to stay in a nursing home or hospital.

Lisa   October 9th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I really don't know why McCain and Palin keep coming back to Wisconsin. Wisconsin went for Kerry in 2004 and Gore in 2000. Polling shows Obama ahead here. It sounds like McCain needs to concentrate on keeping states red, because Wisconsin is staying blue!

COMMENT 255 BY VOTER   October 9th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

So, you FAILED MISERABLY to enumerate a few simple concrete reasons why Obama is qualified to run for president. He has accomplished NOTHING IN HIS LIFE except to align himself with controversial America-hating individuals, HAS NEVER STOOD UP TO HIS OWN PARTY, he has favored letting BORN-ALIVE BABIES die (that's infanticide, moron), he has NEVER LOWERED TAXES NOR INTRODUCED LEGISLATION TO LOWER TAXES IN SPITE OF PREACHING THAT'S WHAT HE WOULD DO, he has NEVER ACHIEVED ANYTHING SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVELY IN HIS LIFE, and on top of that HE WAS WRONG ABOUT THE SURGE IN IRAQ, wrong about sitting down with dictators with no pre-conditions, WRONG about so many other foreign policy issues. IS THAT REALLY THE KIND OF UNTESTED GREEN INDIVIDUAL WE WANT IN THE WHITE HOUSE? I think not.

NOBAMA, NOBIDEN, NO HOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peter (CA)   October 9th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Noah–

Your posts are getting further and further out in space. Yes, there has been voter fraud on the Republican side. Voters have been added to the rolls. But, more often, Republicans set out to suppress voting (see Ohio, 2004). That is fraud also.

There have already been movements in several states to purge voter rolls for reasons that are unconstitutional. Problem is the voter does not know he is purged until Election Day and then there is nothing more that can be done.

I'm not a conspiracy theorist but I have some left wing acquaintances who are. One told me about a regiment of National Guardsmen who just returned from Afghanistan. Instead of being released to go home, they have been deployed to deal with potential problems on Election Day. Hopefully not true but given the current climate, I want some more information.

Janine   October 9th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Mark, B'ham., Al.-

McCain has already said he plans on cutting the defense budget. And since you're online you may want to look at McCain's and Obama's voting record in regards to veterans and defense spending, it doesn't look good for McCain.

PA voter   October 9th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Another Great Depression = McCain & Palin in the White House

jr,   October 9th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

CNN POST THIS

The Truth About Barack’s Faith

Barack Obama is a committed Christian. He was sworn into the Senate on his family Bible. He has regularly attended church with his wife and daughters for years.

But shameful, shadowy attackers have been lying about Barack’s religion, claiming he is a Muslim instead of a committed Christian. When people fabricate stories about someone’s faith to denigrate them politically, that’s an attack on people of all faiths.

CNN POST THIS THANKS YOU

Griffin   October 9th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Veterans Groups Give McCain Failing Grades. In its most recent legislative ratings, the non-partisan Disabled American Veterans gave Sen. McCain a 20 percent rating for his voting record on veterans' issues. Similarly, the non-partisan Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America gave McCain a "D" grade for his poor voting record on veterans' issues, including McCain's votes against additional body armor for troops in combat and additional funding for PTSD and TBI screening and treatment. John McCain's Quote""I know the veterans, I know them well, and I know that they know that I'll take care of them, and I have been proud of their support and their recognition of my service to the veterans, and I love them, and I'll take care of them, and they know that I'll take care of them."
This statement–made near the end of Friday's debate–immediately infuriated veterans across America and overseas. In fact, Senator John McCain has a very clear, long, and illustrious history of not supporting troops and veterans one bit.

Tony   October 9th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

ONCE A RACIST, ALWAYS A RACIST.

PATHETIC!

Patrick, Fairfield, CA   October 9th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Judging from a majority of nasty comments in this forum, it is clear that there is no unity in the United States and that is very sad!

Scott from Illinois   October 9th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Why is CNN ignoring the ACORN voter fraud news story? This should be big, big news. What's going on CNN? Stop your complaining about Palin's church, and talk about something that is actually relevant to this election.

L. Fernandez   October 9th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Mc Cain tactics will fail because they are an insult to the intelligence of the American people

JP   October 9th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

The fact the John McCain and Scary Palin do not condone these vile outburst shows alot about their lack of character. But are we surprised, the other night on the debates John McCain looked tired and angry. Scary Palin thinks that blowing kisses and winking is the way to win over voters, this is not American Idol and you are no longer the beauty queen (you lost, didn't you?). Their rallies have gotten to the point of being Klan rallies.

G in CA   October 9th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Acording to WSJ, ACORN had notified Nevada of the irreularities in some voter registrations and it was the State Election officials not the FBI who chose to raid the group. Keep in mind that Nevada is a Red state so I wouldn't be surprised if the State Election Board was politically motivated in their actions.

NJ   October 9th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Great JIMMY: Talk some sense in these Demwitts' brains. They are lacking oxygen....

Mikey   October 9th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

I think they should show more of the McCain Palin rallies for the entire country to see. I believe most people are decent, and not the hateful, vile biggots that seem to be attracted to these rallies. Therefore, I believe most Americans will be repulsed by them and therefore more likely to vote for Obama.

Here are some facts for you. Military funding bills McCain did not vote for:

6/26/08 HR 2642 Iraq and Afghanistan War Finding/GI Bill
5/22/08 S Amdt 4814 Funding for Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
5/22/08 S Amdt Finding for Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan with Provisions Regarding Conduct and Congressional Oversight
3/14/08 S Con Res 70 Concurrent Budget Resolution
1/22/08 HR 4986 Defense Authorizations Bill
11/16/08 HR 4156 Supplemental Appropriations for the Department of Defense and Timeline for Withdrawal
11/16/08 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for the Department of Defense
10/1/07 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

Tony   October 9th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

HOW MANY PEOPLE MUST NOW BE REGRETTING THAT WOMEN EVER GOT THE RIGHT TO VOTE?

sandee in Portland   October 9th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Give it up Jimmy. Just because an organization is pro-Obama doesn't mean a thing. The Klu Klux Klan is pro-McCain. Does that mean that both of these men believe what either organization is doing is okay. I don't think so.

rene   October 9th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

WHO'S THE REAL BARACK OBAMA, He's THAT ONE, the one who you will be calling MR. PRESIDENT, as an OHIOAN who has already voted, i'll be glad when mccain take his dumb ads and leave town, OHIO IS GOING BLUE, this time

rm   October 9th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I read on another website that Todd Palin admitted in an affidavit to pressuring to have Sarah's brother-in-law removed from the job. CNN- where is this story!!!!!!! There is no way that Sarah Palin did not know about this. Remember, Todd is one of her "advisers".

You Can Run But You Can Not Hide!   October 9th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

McCain and Palin should appologize to all Americans for instigating violence against a fellow American whos only crime is that he wants to serve his country in the best possible way! How can our young people want to serve USA and put country first if what they see is intolerance, personal attacks of character etc.
Cindy McCain should be ashamed of herself for telling lies about Obama and exploiting McCain's son serving in Iraq as apolitica weapon! Before family was off limits but now that things are not in favour of McCains everything on the table, I wonder why? Is the being honourable??

Laura from WI   October 9th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Of course ILLINOIS AGAINST OBAMA just made a simple typo, obviously. I guess when an airhead lib-tard like you has no meaningful retort, you pick on spelling. Also, it's probably because you're too dumb to understand the comment in the first place. That's real intellectual capacity – when you can't rebutt an arugment, just start picking on spelling. Have you even earned your GED yet, bimbo?

Tony   October 9th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

IF PEOPLE THINK THINGS ARE BAD NOW, A MCCAIN ADMINISTRATION WOULD BE DEVASTING TO THE ALL AMERICANS.

NOT THAT MCCAIN HAS A SNOWBALLS'S CHANCE ANY LONGER, BUT IF HE WERE TO WIN, EVERYONE WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE LOSS OF THEIR JOB, PENSION, 401(K), RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, ETC.

VERY SIMPLE TO GET THE FACTS, BUT MOST AMERICANS TOO LAZY, WHINY, IGNORANT AND APATHETIC TO DO SO. EVEN IF MCCAIN WERE TO WIN, WITH THE HOUSE ADN SENATE CONTROLLED BY TEH DEMS., HE WILL GET NOTHING DONE. IT WILL BE CONSIDERED ANOTHER FAILED PRESIDENCY, JUST LIKE MCCAIN'S HERO, G.W. BUSH!

OBAMA GET'S IT!   October 9th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I'm listening to this rally as I comment and Lord have mercy! These two are nothing less than a hot mess! They have lied over and over! There needs to be a fact checker that follows them around and puts results up on a big screen immediately so the crowds can see them for who they are. LIARS!

Not only do they lies, but they do PROMOTE HATRED!

SARAH PALIN NEEDS TO THINK HOW SHE COMES OFF WHILE SHE IS CLAIMING TO BE A CHRISTIAN!

THESE TWO DO ONT ANSWER A QUESTION DIRECTLY, THEY REALLY SAY LITTLE AT ALL, BOTH ARE JUST OUT THERE BLOWING HOT AIR ON A MISSION TO DISTORT OBAMA'S POLICIES!

McCain for Pres.   October 9th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

If you look at the people Barack Obama hung around with, his experience, his record, the fact that people in Chicago say he made all these promises to them and did nothing, exactly what gives you the confidence that he will do anything he is saying now????

John   October 9th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Ask Palin and McCain to play a fair game and stop skidding around the answers and put the straight talk express up and running again. Let's let the people know that the Republicans have been so nasty and dirty this year that it is pathetic.

Scared   October 9th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I listened to McCain-Palin rally today, and I was speechless. They are very divisive, and stiring up peoples emotion in a very bad way.

Both John McCain and Obama are trying to be the president that represents all americans. But listening to them scared me a lot.

Marie   October 9th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I am listening to this lie after lie – the people who listen to and believe this just don't care about their country enough to check things out.

Bruce   October 9th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

MISSGUIDED FOOLS there is no evedence of any wrong doing on the part of Obaman in regard to ACORN.

GET YOU HEAD out of your REPUBLICAN and accept the fact that just because someone in the McCain Camp said a lie does not make it TRUE

MCKEATING5 EXPLOITS HIS POW STATUS IN VIET-NAM, NOW HIS PEROXIDE STEPFORD WIFE EXPLOITS IRAQ. ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE YOU TWO TO BEAU BIDEN WHO IS ALSO SERVING IN IRAQ BUT WHOSE PARENT HAS CHOSEN NOT TO EXPLOIT HIS SERVICE!   October 9th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

The peroxide brain dead, Perocet popping, Cindy states that That One sent “cold chills through my body” when he voted against a bill for funding the troops. The reason That One voted against the troop funding bill was because the bill did not contain a timetable for troop withdrawal. That One voted for the same bill that contained a timeline for troop withdrawal. Also, I doubt your Jimmy Choo’s would do anything for That One, however, right now, you do not look very First Lady like in them either.

Some points need illumination for you Cindy.

1. The next time the poor old warrior is keeping you warm and you both marvel at the benefits of Viagra, ask him why he was against the EXACT same troop funding bill that had a timeline for troop withdrawal and progressed through Congress FIRST!

2. More importantly, when the small, angry, bitter old man you purchased from his first invalid wife, makes a stump speech and says either of these two phrases, “victory in Iraq” or “I know how to win a war”, I want you to walk up to him and just b!&#h-slap him senseless and ask “Then why is our son and the sons and daughters of America still over there NUMB NUTS!” Also, ask why money was more important to him than the lives of American soldiers when he voted AGAINST the bill to supply body armor to the troops This will require that you revolt against the Reptilian Stepford wife pledge.

Finally, next time you meet Vicki Vicodin while you and the Little One are at the casino tables, ask him this.

“Honey, why is it that you knew the horrors of war and yet you voted from the outset to approve a pre-emptive war?. Also, Punkin, why is it that OLD MEN start wars, while YOUNG MEN and WOMEN die in them”. This will require you to release that war mongering mink cloak all you registered Reptilians seem to wear like a badge of honor.

I better step down and away from the soap box before I get started on Moose Mom carrying her infant son to campaign speeches and photo ops as though he were a stage prop used to display “motherly“ love. Now, THAT post would be quite harsh! At least That One’s “Styrofoam columns” you derided were inanimate objects

Theogracias   October 9th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Nothing like a good mob to get the old juices flowing. Thank you John McCain for bringing back a little bit of history with your pick of Sarah Palin for those that might have missed the 50's and 60's. (That's the last century when you were really walking tall John and women were there for to be used and and "those ones" sat at the back or had their own filthy restrooms).

Boy thoses were the days and you can help get them back John, you straight talking maverick.

Rob   October 9th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Open Question to the Obamaholics:

Suppose America's worst case scenario happens, and either enough dimwitted people vote The Unexperienced One in, or through ACORN and whomever else he steals the election, who are you going to blame when unemployment skyrockets, foreclosures jump up dramatically, taxes are increased for EVERYONE, and we've been repeatedly attacked because Obama pulling troops out of Iraq only showed the world that America (like him) has no backbone? Huh? Won't be able to blame the Republicans. Nope. You guys caused this mess. And if this inexperienced failure of a community organizer and senator gets in, it'll just get worse.

President Obama? U.S.A. 1776-2009 R.I.P.

Minnesotan   October 9th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Brenda-

You are being silly. You are supporting McCain in order to preserve your right to own a gun in the event you ever decide to go purchase one even though you currently have no plans to!?!? And this leads you to McCain because of why?..... because he supports the Constitution and Obama does not?!!!!!

Now I am wondering why this is the first I heard about Obama NOT supporting the Constitution. I can't be voting for a non-constitution supporting President!!!! OMG!! How did Obama make it this far?!?!?

He doesn't support our Constitution??? You mean I have been wasting my time for the past 18 months following Obama's every word, all the criticisms against him, Rev Wright, Bill Ayers, No lapel pin/hand-on-his-heart, terrorist fist jabs, etc, etc and I hadn't ever heard about him and our sacred Constitution??

Oh man have I been wasting my time. I will go right out and vote for Palin and her creationist, 3rd world, end of the world in our time doctrines. Much more Constitutional I think now.

Thankyou for saving me Brenda! I don't think I could have wasted my vote without your help.

Janine   October 9th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Patrick Henry,Florida-
LOL. Yesterday a McCain supporter was complaining about not being able to comment on a McCain/Palin rally Happening Now and now you're complaining about commenting too much on a McCain/Palin Happening Now. Can the media ever win or is all you guys going to do is whine????

james   October 9th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Why isn't CNN reporting on the multi state voter fraud investigations happenning. I'm thinking that groups like Acorn may have stolen the primary election from Hillary! Inquiring minds wants to know........did Obama activist registration drive perpetrated fraud during the primary and stole the election from Hillary?

If its happening now against Mccain, it wouldn't be such a stretch to believe that they did it to Hillary also!

I demand to know the truth...CNN, drop the bias and report on facts. Americans deserve to know if we are being sold a crooked lemobama!

voter   October 9th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

ILLINOIS ABAINST OBAMA

Hold on. Why is it when someone supports Obama it is because of skin color? I am curious to know if you ask that questions to Caucasians who support McCain, Bush or Clinton. If you believe that Hillary is more qualified, then that is your business. Stop putting race into the mix.

jimmy   October 9th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

AMERICA AND ALL AMERICANS : NEWS FLASH . THE FBI IS INVESTIGATING NATIONWIDE EVIDENCE OF ELECTTION FRAUD
ALREADY RAMPANT. EVIDENCE IS MOUNTING ABOUT MULTIPLE
REGISTRATIONS OF SAME PERSON AND PERSONS IN NEVADA
AND NATIONWIDE . THE ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS "ACORN" REMEMBER THAT ACRONYM.. IS BEING INVESTIGATED AS A SOURCE OF THESE MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS OF PEOPLE. IN THE POOR NEGIHBORHOODS, SLUMS , HOMEL;ESS AREAS OF THE BIG CITIES. THESE FRAUDULENT ACTS ARE GOING TO THROW THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION INTO CHAOS BY THE SHEER NUMBER OF VOTES , BOTH LEGITIMATE AND FRAUDULENT. THIS " ACORN " AGENCY IS PRO-OBAMA..

Willo   October 9th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Voter fraud is on Repub and Deocrat parties. So let's not say one party. People let's stop being studpid when we see the Republicans have the power to do what they want. Let's be fair. If McCain and talk the talk then let him walk the walk.

Peter (CA) - You're WRONG, Lib-tard   October 9th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Peter Peter, Pumpkin Eater...my true colors are RED, WHITE, AND BLUE, jerk-wad. Of course McCain is taking action, while your Chosen One sat back and said "call me if you need me"...real leadership there, pal. You'll be letting yourself down if you vote Obama on 11/4.

Donald in Maryland   October 9th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

"Betty Phillips October 9th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

OBama is a joke!!!!!!He sickens me. Who does his "beautiful wife"resemble, I will tell you "Dr. Zira", just watch the Original Planet of the Apes and you will get the picture. She certainly would not have to wear a mask at Halloween (at the White House) she could just go "A'Natural". OBama you won't screw my life up, just continue screwing others up and then they will know you for what you are–a
radical. Betty Phillips"

It scares me to think that there are people in this world and in our country whose bigotry runs so deep that they verge on the racially irrational. While I'm all for free speech, I'm surprised that CNN allowed this post, as it has no informational value at all. It only has the valus of inciting others of similar minds to resort to empty racially motivated comments, ugly comments that have no value outside of encouraging bigotry and violence.

McKeating 5   October 9th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

My Fellow Prisoners...?

Severe Senior Moment from 10/08/2008

Is John McSane? :P

Tony   October 9th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

TRAVIS:

MCCAIN AND THE REPUBLICANS ARE DESPERATE!!!!!

BOTTOM OF THE BARREL DESPERATE!

NOTHING THEY SAY DURING THE REMAINDER OF WEEKS BEFORE THE ELECTION WILL IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRUTH!

UNFORTUNATELY, MANY AMERICANS ARE EASILY LED, DRINK THE KOOL-AID, DO AS TEHY ARE TOLD WITHOUT HAVING THE LEAST BIT OF INTELLIGENCE TO GET THE FACTS OR THE TRUTH.

THOSE VOTERS ARE A LOST CAUSE. THE VAST MAJORITY VOTE ARE NARROW-MINDED, UNINFORMED, VOTE ONLY THEIR PARTY AND NEVER DEVIATE, EVEN WHEN THEY KNOW IN THEIR HEART AND MIND THAT THE CANDIDATES ARE WRONG FOR THEIR FAMILY, CHILDREN, THE COUNTRY AND THEMSELVES.

THERE IS NO USE IN TRYING TO APPEAL TO THAT TYPE OF VOTER. THEY ARE IN MOST CASES WHITE WOMEN WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE EASILY CONVINCED TO DO AS THEY ALWAYS HAVE, UNABLE TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES, UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO DO SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS GO ON LINE, PICK UP A NEWSPAPER, ETC. TO FIND OUT WHAT THE FACTS ARE NO MATTER WHO THE CANDIDATE IS.

Emit R Detsaw   October 9th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

I wonder if McCain repeated the "My Fellow Prisoners" line or again stated that he has "always aspired to be a dictator".

This will all soon be over and we won't have to hear McCain or Palin's names again.

Laura, WI   October 9th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

It's so sad to see that some Americans can be so hostile towards a fellow American.. "terrorist".. "Muslim".. "Radical".. "Kill Him".. All of these have been heard at McCain rallies in connection with Obama

It's even more sad that a US Senator (McCain) can stand by and support such comments!

Disgraceful McCain

LLM from MD   October 9th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

THIS IS GETTING DANGEROUS!! Those two DO NOT CARE either. I am so upset about this....i just can't type anymore....please nov 4th, come and go so these two nuts can take their KLAN rally SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!

JR   October 9th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

CNN POST THIS

As I've said before: Barack Obama (and all his surrogates) need to hammer home substantive, issue-based attacks on John McCain. No mud-slinging. Keep hitting him on the economy, because as his own advisers have said, if the subject is the economy, McCain loses.

GoBama   October 9th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Dave, Central Illinois:

All of you complaining that your anti-Obama garbage is not being posted really need to stop. I am a total Obama supporter and my posts are left off all of the time. So cut the crap. There are just more Obama supporters than McCain supporters, thank God!!

danny   October 9th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

unlike Obama and Reverend Wright In a McCain Palin administration it will always be God Bless America and McCain Palin will always be proud of this country

Bruce   October 9th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

It is clear by what the REPUBLICANS post here most of them are on McCain Payrole. NO ONE would say the stupid things they say for free.

HATE is not a good answer to any question.

REPEATING LIES is not a PLAN for the FUTURE

McCain is a FAILURE
He FAILED HIS COUNTRY
McCain has FAILED the people of the USA

Karen   October 9th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I am besides myself at John McCains actions last night. He clearly did not show Barack any respect by calling him "THAT ONE", what's next "THAT BOY". Barack out shine McCain by sticking to the issues and getting down to business. I saw a couple of things that need to brought to light.

1) McCain pushing his wife to shake Barack's hand instead of doing it himself.
2) McCain call Barack "THAT ONE" which is a disrepectful and down right rude which shows McCain thinks Barack is beneath him.
3) At the end of the debate, McCain and Cindy ran out of the hall like a bat out of hell, while Barack and Michelle stay to shake hands, take pictures and answer questions with the people.

It seems to me with all the negative campaigning which McCain/Palin has been doing to incite racism over the past couple of days by saying Barack was friends with Ayers and one person shouted "KILL HIM", McCain/Palin has sunk to an all time low. They have nothing to offer on the issues so they have reduced themselves to nothing more than wasted air. I'm tired of them and refuse to listen anymore to them at all. My mind is clearly made up and I'll vote for "THAT ONE" because clearly he's the better man than McCain. Obama/Biden '08

Hal   October 9th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I was just listening to the rally. McCain doesn't know up from down back from front. As i listen I feel I'm hearing someone in the earlly stages of alzheimers . Nothing hangs together. His message– open mouth- trash opponent.. and Palin should be taken off the air most of the time with her childish unprofessional behavior. And Cindy McCain prarades around with a 3-4 thousand dollar outfit on -flaunts herself.while most people are trying to put groceries on the table or wonder how they will heat their home this winter. I know -I struggle with these problem just like millions of others. I'm a senior on a fixed income. I see nothing in his plan for people in my position.

Roger   October 9th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

The bottom line is that the country needs a dramatic change in direction and tone. This is one of those elections where generations will pay if we don't get it right. The only candidate for change is Barack Obama. It is imperative to our national economy, our national security and for our children and grandchildren's future, that this time we get it right! I'm not going to waste my time demonizing Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin, they do a good enough job of that on their own. But my fellow Americans, get it right this November 4 and for all our sakes, we must ensure that Barack Obama is elected.

roy   October 9th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Wonder if they have the crowd chanting 'terrorist'? Wonder if the crowd is chanting 'Hussein'? Wonder if the crowd is telling black reporters to 'sit down, boy'. THAT is what McCain/Palin rallies have become.....mob events to whip up a crowd with NEGATIVE HATRED....instead of positive plans for the future......oh I forgot, McCain has none of those so has to get even his family spitting out venom.....last gasp of a dying campaign.

McCain's Klan Rally   October 9th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Ahhh... another one of McCain's Klan rallies. I heard a man stand up and shout "Are we gonna let them blackies run our country?"

All McCain did was stand and laugh as the crowd got up on their feet and cheered the Klan leader McCain to victory.

Only ONE family, two women and their children got up and LEFT.

When will the Secret Service arrest McCain for leading Klan rallies at a political event?

Darrell   October 9th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Sidekick Johnny.The real Mavericks want you to stop using this (Maverick) term,as it repulses them and about 55% of Americans.You are the farthest thing from a maverick,expect Palin is even further.Go to Alaska and spew your hate with your fellow prisoners from the Republikkkkin party.

mitch   October 9th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

looks like another klan rally to me . i'm whiteboy from ark. i know one when i see one.

Scott Le   October 9th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

How convenient for the Obama campaign that as soon as an audience member raised the question on abortion CNN dropped coverage and switched to the focus back to the economy. Moral issues in this country have been completely ignored during this campaign because of the immediate attention drawn to the economic crisis. No issue should be ignored, and you don't hear Obama talk about abortion or other moral issues. The person asking the question pointed out- The subject has not been brought up during the debates. Now that someone finally brought it up to McCain, I'd like to hear the answer. Thanks for your unbiased coverage of the campaign CNN

Peter (CA)   October 9th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Illinois Against Obama--And you have shown your true colors vividly.

I'm sure the Republicans would have loved to run against Hillary. It would have been four months of nothing but "socialized medicine", "Whitewater", and "Monica".

Government corruption runs deep and runs on both sides. Both sides have some responsibility for what is happening now. The difference is McCain cannot articulate any plans to change the situation but Obama has.

American Voter   October 9th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Instead of CNN worrying about Palin's Pentecostal problem, you should be investigating the voter registration fraud by ACORN which is more of a problem than what you are reporting CNN and the mainstream media are more interested in making "HISTORY " if Obama is elected than having "HONESTY" in this election. I must ask if CNN and the other media networks do not have a conscience because if they did they would investigating this major registration fraud in the swing states who by the way or is just coincidence, Obama is leading. I wonder what caused this sudden lead by Obama or should I have to be genius to figure it out. CNN and the media are afraid to report on this serious fraud because I suppose they are Obama and democrat supporters and if Obama loses because of this fraudulent activity they might be blamed by theblack population. Well, I am a black person and I am disappointed to know that my people are trying to cheat this way and I think it takes a strong media network to stand and protest abpout these happenings. COME ON CNN, I THOUGHT YOU HAD MORE WORK ETHICS THAN THIS. SHAME ON YOU FOR ALLOWING THIS IMPORTANT STORY DO UNREPORTED.

David in Illinois   October 9th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

When are McCain-Palin going to repudiate and actively work to stop the pure hate being spewed by the crowds attending their rallies???
This is almost Nazi-like as members of the crowd - SUPPORTERS of McCain/Palin are shouting out "TERRORIST" and "KILL HIM!" in response to Sen. Obama.
Then there's the biggot who told a sound man who was a member of the media - a black man - to "sit down boy!"
Do McCain and Palin CONDONE this? Then they must step down AT ONCE! This is hatemongering at its worst.... the all-time WORST campaign I've ever witnessed.

Peter from OH   October 9th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I am watching it right now. I am flabbergasted about the amount of hate and ignorance going around there. It's unbelievable how much denial is present here, about the fatal failures of the GOP in the last 8 years. Instead, they try to focus on Obama as "the source of all evil".
These audiences are becoming time bombs.

Greg M.   October 9th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Please just go away and never return republicans. Face it Obama is the very best person to be the President of the United States of America. Republicans, you are sad, uncoth, theives. The proof is in the open. Republican oil junkies you owe america $850,000,000. There is a reward for the Bush republican criminals lets bring them to justice.

Obama 08.............................................................

leapfrog   October 9th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I've been noticing a lot more Repugs are venting their bile on the Ticker lately. Their God, Rush, must've told them to. But did you ever notice that all their comments are about Obama as a person (and all unsubstantiated), and never about the issues? It's because all these folks can seemingly do is parrot the bile from McCain/Palin/Rush/Rove. Let's see one of the GOPeons take a swing at explaining how years of Republican calls for deregulation of the financial market DIDN'T cause the recent meltdown. Come on...show me an example – just one – of where trickle down economics actually worked. Look back at every Republican president since Eisenhower. They take charge with a surplus and leave with a deficit and a crumbling economy. Instead of attacking Obama, try defending GOP economic policy. Too difficult for you to understand? Not surprising. Hard to explain something when all you have is a 6th grade education.

FreeNLovIt   October 9th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

NRA has endorsed the McCain/Pal Ticket.

You know, if we dont FIX our economy, nobody will have money to buy guns!

So go ahead and choose McCain, everybody will be using bows and arrows to hunt.

Linda from Prescott AZ   October 9th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Oh boy, out there spreading more hate. Isn't that special.
You folks even encourage a law enforcement officer in Florida to violate the Hatch Act.
You stir so many nasty emotions that you scare the living hell out of me.

Wisconsin...vote for change, vote OBAMA

Karen   October 9th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

What should have sent shivers up Cindy McCain's spine, was her sleeping with John McCain while he was married to 2nd wife. Cindy McCain is nothing more than a home wrecker with money... and By the way Cindy, I would love to walk a day in your shoes. Let's see with 9 houses and 13 cars and I don't have to work... I'll work a day in your shoes.

Laura, WI   October 9th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

to.. ILLINOIS ABAINST OBAMA

People might be able to take your argument seriously when you learn to spell!

Vickie   October 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

These two are a trip! :o )

Paul Thompson   October 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Where were all you anti-racist when Alan Keyes was running?

This isn't about race...it's about Obama's socialist ideology!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Remy   October 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Read the connections of Sarah Pallin's church. Her church wants to convert JEWS to Christianity. This is worse than Rev.Wright's angry sermon!

Tony   October 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Palin is without a doubt, the most dimiwitted individual ever to be in American politics.

Totally incoherent, completely incompetent, unable to put even the simplest sentence together.

She has become a national joke. She, for obvious reasons, is ot allowed to speak on her own and everytime she does she sets women back 100 years. Thanks to McCain and his pick of this idiot, women in this country, most especially white women, will have a very difficult time being taken seriously in high positions within government and the corporate world.

McCain and the republicans have always depended on the ignorance and apathy of the American people, especially women. Each time I listen to Palin I understand more and more why it is a MAN'S WORLD!

Lisa P   October 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I hate to say it but this is Waukesha we're talking about. The town that owes most of it's growth to white people moving out of Milwaukee in the 1960's because they suddenly discovered there were b-l-a-c-k people there (who - can you believe it? - "suddenly" wanted desegregated housing. The nerve!). The town that doesn't want to be part of the Milwaukee County transit system because b-l-a-c-k people might come looking for jobs (again, the nerve!). In other words, the heartland of McCain-Palin's never-never version of America. If they're down to having to rally those folks their campaign is really in trouble.

H. Hicks, FL   October 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Every minute we delay in increasing our own oil production–is another day that a truck has to spend more money delivering the goods we need and crave–at a higher price.

Proud to be American   October 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Where is the diversity in the crowd... or why don't the folks just put their hoods on and pointed hats... this is the crowd they are appealing too... look it is 2008 not 1960 and we will not go back there. We are all Americans and the diversity in America is what make the Country so wonderful... lets keep are eye on these bigots but don't fear as fear is
F – false
E – evidence
A – appearing
R – Real

McSame and PainLIN will not make us fear one another as we embrace Diversity!

Obama and Biden 2008

JB   October 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Let's hope that people can see before it’s too late that Obama will be incompetent as president just like with this crisis going on now. All Obama is doing now is sitting back doing nothing but campaigning while everybody else is trying to come up with solutions to the economics crisis. Then Obama criticize the solutions that others have come up with but have not moved on any plans of his own. Does America need a "Present" president for the next 4 years?

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

"Fact Check is so obviously biased to Obama."

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Are you KIDDING??? Yes, I Guess the TRUTH has a liberal bias!

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Jeff Brown   October 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Who will these clowns compare Barack to this time? Abby Hoffman?

Ramesh from Canada   October 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

I was just watching McCain and Palin having a town hall type of campaign in WI. One of the Voter ask Palin that he just heard on the radio that 75% of the Alaskan oil is being exported to China and would like to know why we are exporting oil to China when we need it here. Palin face just went blank and she said that there are federal rules regarding the export of oil. And then she looked at John and said you want to take this. John immediatly went to next question.

Wow! What a team.

Latina for Obama (nj)   October 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

TO NOAH....

IM A DEMOCRAT..IM VOTING FOR 'THAT ONE" AND I HAVE A JOB...I've had the same job for 6 years...STOP TALKING NONSENSE...

NO WAY..NO HOW...NO MCCAIN..NO PITBULL!!!

Big Mike   October 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

We know what kind of mindless morons are at McCain and Palin rallys. They are the only ones who are voting for the lost cause.It is such a small number compared to the vast numbers voting for Obama that it really does not matter.McCain is out of touch with everything he has done and said.We are in the clear here.

Chris B   October 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

The best part about Palin is that everytime they appear together at a rally, they lose a day of campaigning. Yesterday, Obama and Biden were in seperate states. Michelle was doing TV. Yet, the McCains and Palin were all together in PA. That was a lost day. Today is a lost day as well. YESSS!!!! I love it!!!

arc, Lugano CH   October 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Global news and media is reporting on the racial bigotry that has been given a new life in the United States by McCain and Palin and their supporters. McCain is already damaging the image of the United States in the world, and he hasn't even lost yet.

H. Hicks, FL   October 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Right on.

Where is personal accountability in the equation of our current economic situation. It's easy to cast blame–but how many of us have realistic savings and financial investment plans based on our financial situation?

We don't need a Nanny state governed by Barrack Hussein Obama and his far left cronies. They'll be so tied up trying to wrangle the best deals for the minorities they represent–the pooch will be screwed for all of us.

The one good thing about McCain–he's fighting for everyones place at the table–not just special gender or ethnic groups–but all Americans.

Republicans= Me First Country Last   October 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

WV Republican,

I was thinking the same thing earlier today. If McCain and Palin continue this race baiting he will go down in history, no matter if he wins or looses, as being a race baiter.

It's sad really.

McHate, McLies, McCain   October 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

John McCain and his cult have stooped even lower than Bush in 2000. we see where those hateful tactics that McCain has not only adopted but embodies has gotten us....
10,000 homes lost a day
economy crashes
a new depression
two wars
unemployment at 6.1%
48 million without health insurance
all under Bush/McCain policies.
Obama has been the only steady hand in this election

Just Because   October 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Just because some of us have the nagging question in the pits of our stomachs about Obama doesn't make us racist.

The real question is...does Obama have racists feelings about white Americans...does he feel like Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks who doesn't have to honor the national anthem because HE IS BLACK?

Think about it...I sure am. I supported Obama during the primaries, campaigned door to door for him, donated money, was a precinct captain, made phone calls all of it. I thought he was the change this country needed.

Not so much now...not from any one thing about Obama but from what I read about Howard's comment...then a collection of events involving Obama and Michelle started to come into focus.

Maybe we need to really understand just what he brings in the way of CHANGE. As my mother told me...be careful what you wish for.

Dan, TX   October 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

There were 33 people on the board of the Annenburg Chicago Challenge Grant. Obama was one of many. These are CEOs, the Chairman of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, and Heads of a number of Charitable foundations.

The CHICAGO BULLS support terrorists???? Is that what McCain wants you to believe?????

Jeff Bartels   October 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Here is the text of an email I just sent to Sen. McCain:
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Sir:
I have been watching the news and am especially concerned over some murderous and threatening verbal reactions that have occurred in yours and Gov. Plain's campaign rallies of the past couple of days in response to the Bill Ayers rhetoric. Please reconsider and change course – I fear that yours and Gov. Palin's rhetoric against Sen. Obama have us on a slippery slope and may sprial out of control and cause a tragedy to occur in this campaign, or possibly farther into the future. We cannot tolerate such a setback, sir. Please consider carefully the potential negative impact of your campaign's decision to go so negative, do the honorable thing, and drop this line of attack. Do it for your country. Do it for us. Do it now.

Bruce   October 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I used to live in Menomonee Falls Wi...just up the road from Waukesha,.
The people of Wisconsin will see through this hype, and from those that I am still in touch with there,...there is a growing resentment that mcCain will not address the issues, and is so negative.
One thing i can say about the people of WI..they are a positive group. base things on facts, and so McCain and his negatives and lying will not do well there.

NJ   October 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Vote goes to "THE HONEST ONE" MCCAIN/PALIN 08

ONLY 26 MORE DAYS IN WHICH WE HAVE TO LISTEN TO MOOSE FLATULENCE FROM THE NEWLY CROWNED 2008 MISS MOOSE ANAL SPHINCTER(THE “FOLKSY“ TRANSLATION IS A$$WHOLE)!   October 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

More moose flatulence!

Boy, that the lead is 11 points, I think I can just sit back and watch this traveling circus unravel before our eyes.

McKeating5 is now having a textbook mental break down and we have a front row seat.

Reptilians some of you need to take control from the rabid right, this is getting pathetic!!

But hey, what do I know!

kv   October 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

"Voting for this one" .. McCains new programs call for buying out all bad mortgages, sounds socialistic to me... McCain has been on commitees of Anti-semantic group.

Mike from Calgary   October 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

FACTCHECK: FALSE, MISLEADING.

MORE OF THE SAME FROM JOHN McCAIN.

YOU TALK TOUGH – BUT CAN'T EVEN LOOK OBAMA IN THE EYE IN DEBATES. YOUR SHAMELESS LIES EXPLAIN WHY!

Aghast in Des Moines   October 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I wonder when they'll pull out an effigy of Obama and set it on fire. That's about the only stunt they haven't yet pulled to make their crowds go wild. I truly hope someone is quietly preparing charges against both of them for their hate speech and the violence it is bound to inspire.

ines   October 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The documentary 'The McCain-Palin Mob' is an amazing example of the goings on at a McCain pre-rally. I'll NEVER look at America the same again. The doc is easily accessible and located where America watches videos.

California Undecided   October 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I find it sad that all of these comments contain so much hate and animosity. The fact of the matter is both campaigns have gone negative. The comments on this page are appalling. I was undecided until recently and have decided to back McCain. The McCain campaign adds are correct, Obama is too risky at this time in our country. I wish the Obama backers would actually listen to what their candidate says, not just how he says it. His policies and the direction he wants to take this country fly in the face of what our founding fathers envisioned. I beg all of you, please stop with all of the hate and just listen (with an open mind if possible) to the candidates. If you do you truly cannot support the policies of Barack Obama. They are bordering on insanity and will not help this country in it's time of crisis. I beg you all to open your minds and stop spewing hate.

ILLINOIS ABAINST OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

COMMENT 127 – THAT'S REDICULOUS crap and full of flawed circular logic. First off, MORE DEMOCRATS than Republicans supported the big bailout, that's a fact, check the Federal Register, jerk. Secondly, so...since Republicans, per your logic, introduced socialism to America, does that mean Obama is NOT socialis? Of course he is. Furthermore, Democrats are on record (just search YouTube for a video) of shooting down every major Republican attempt at imposing corrective regulatory action against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That's a fact. And as for Obama "inheriting", he certainly does fancy himself as worthy of being coronated and inheriting things. This will be the biggest, and most wrong-headed example of Affirmative Action in the history of the world. Let's put people in power who are unqualified and unworthy...that's the funny thing about it. YOU ALL picked Obama BECAUSE of his skin color, and you know it. Hillary is MUCH MORE QUALIFIED THAN OBAMA, AS WERE ALL OTHER DEMOCRATS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. SO DON'T SIT THERE IN YOUR UPPITY LIBERAL NEIGHBORHOOD AND LECTURE MAINSTREAM AMERICA ABOUT BEING RACIST...racism works both ways jerks, and you all pulled the trigger first by going with Obama.

travis   October 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

To all the GOPers that insist that Obama is a muslim. He's not, he's a christian. But I'm sure you won't be convinced otheriwse. Obama will be the next president, so I guess you'll be leaving the country. You won't be missed.

wwf   October 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Big deal. They are preaching to the choir! Just their base will not win it for them. The only people there are those who were going to vote for those two anyhow.

RW   October 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

When negative is all you have, it's sad.
Cindy needs to shut her pie hole and stop lieing.
You can see her little grin when she's supposed to be,
so called angry, she's such ac joke, guess Johns
wearing off on her or vise versa.
He voted against the same money for the troops earlier
because it had a time line, Obama voted against it later
it didn't have a time line.
She looks as nasty as Bud tastes.

Tony   October 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I just finissed watching this rally.

What a joke. McCain proves several times daily, now that we are in the final weeks of this election, just how desperate he is.

He and Palin both repeated adn repeated and repeated things about Obama and Biden that have already been proven totally FALSE!

The entire audience that was visible on camera looked like they were all dying from dehydration and just guzzling the Kool-Aid McCain and Palin were handing out by teh gallon.

However, since each rally McCain has is only for those voting for him, of course the signs, cherring, chants, etc. are going to be overwhelming.

One would think that when you are sinking in the polls that you would spend these last few weeks trying to convince the "undecided" voters to vote for you.

Although I pesonally think "undecided" voters are actually NOT undecided at all. It makes them feel important and gives them their 15 seconds by trying to make everyone believe that they are torn between teh candidates. B.S.!

These are either people who know full well whom they are voting for or are people who are too weak to make a decision and stick by it.

I wonder how many of these "McCain" voters will wait until after the election and claim they voted for whomever the winner is.

What a joke! That may play in Alaska, but most people are not that ignorant, something the republican party always counts on.

Janine   October 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Many McCain/Palin supporters don't have their facts straight. If McCain/Palin told them the sky was red they would believe it. Too much McCain/Palin kool-aid.

Vickie   October 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

The black guy is a plant! He probably works for McCain.

President William Jefferson Nixon   October 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Cindy McCain sends her son off to war, and wants barack to walk in her shoes: Cindy My friend... you have no idea, I'd like you to walk in my dads shoes through Korea in 195-52 and come back home to the country you fought for and not be able to eat, in a resturant downtown, or shop at the store downtown, or sleep in a hotel of his choice though he had the money or get a college education, all because of the color of his skin, cindy... is this the America that your proud of?

Patrick Henry,Florida   October 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I couldn't help but notice–on the blog that Obama's "Happening Now" denied any users from posting comments.

But oh boy...when McCain/Palins 'Happening Now" there are suddenly hundreds of comments–before the event has even finished?

This is the bias that conservatives dislike.

Keep working on it CNN...you'll make the grade someday.
Meanwhile...there are a lot of centrist politically connected people out there–who may stop shopping on your blog–because of a left leaning tendancy.

Sournerd   October 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Warning: We got someone, "Voting for this one" who is obviously not informed or lacks the ability to do self-research regarding the candidates. Typical.

Darrell   October 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Spewing this kind of hate and lies is against the law in Canada too bad it is not in the USA.Just because Palin and McCain have absolutly nothing to offer does not give them the right to go out and lie,steal, and cheat Americans out of the truth

kv   October 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Also, so "dog gone it" why do the media show all the clips of McCain calling for non-personal, non negative election in April. He also said using Barrack's middle name was not right and he did not believe in that type of politics...but the last two days Barrack middle name has been used in intro's for both McCain and Palin

Dan in Waukegan   October 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

News flash!!!! If you do not believe in abortion, do no have to have one. Just because there is a law that allows a woman to choose, does not mean you do not have a choice. Do what your heart and mind tells you is right. Don't tell someone else what how they must choose.
Isn't that called freedom? Isn't that taking government off the peoples backs? I'll answer for what I do, you worry about yourself. I believe there is a biblical verse to that effect.

michael   October 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Sara Palin talking about Obama voting against the troops when McCain vote the same way and McCain got a D on votes for the troops and Obama got a B from the veterans orgazitions.. Please Sara AIRHEAD get your lies straight...John McCain is yet another republican former military veteran who likes to talk a big game when it comes to having the support of the military. Yet, time and time again, he has gone out of his way to vote against the needs of those who are serving in our military.

jeff in MA   October 9th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Oliver Stone's next movie should be called "Sen .McCainlove or how I stopped worrying and learned to see past the lies."

Stung   October 9th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

When asked about a particular question on what would you do to put money back in our pockets. Sarah Palin nor John McCain had an answer for the gentlement. Now tell me they know how to answer a question without a stump speech answer.

Republicans= Me First Country Last   October 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Indignant Independent,

It bothers me. What also bothers me is how McCain can stand there and say that Obama wants to have government run health care when he, a 72 year old with a history of cancer, has had government run health care his entire life. If he were an average citizen making an average wage he would be lucky to still be alive if he were covered under the average plan. That's if he could get coverage. It's hypocritical to say to the American people that we can't have affordable health insurance that covers everybody but it's ok for him because he was a POW even though he is worth millions. Our military deserve health care don't get me wrong, but so does the rest of America.

Trash Talk Express   October 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

McShame and Phailin. Nov 4th and these two will officially be retired to their proper spots of insignificance.
Still waiting on those tax records to show us just how non-Main Street those two posers are.
Keating Five Johnny

I'm voting for THAT ONE   October 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Ignore her and maybe she will go away

VOTING FOR THIS ONE   October 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

My vote goes to JOHN MCCAIN – THIS ONE. N-O-T "THAT ONE" (THE grossly underqualified, socialist, big government liberal, unaccomplished junior community organizer born in William Ayers living room).

Laura, WI   October 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Palin... You obviously dont know! If we drill want to "drill today" it will take 7 YEARS until we can use that oil..

IDIOT

Greg in MN   October 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

You know Sen. McCain, you could show your leadership by making sure your crowds don't get too agressive and shout threats about Obama. Can't you control your base?

Can't you pipe up and say, "It's disrespectful to say such things. We are better than this."

You could do that...but you won't will you? You want people to yell things and enrage others. Its the only way to keep people from seeing you for the lesser candidate you really are.

You once were a hero Sen. McCain. But you are not anymore.

kv   October 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Why is the "evil" main steam media allowing McCain to get away with this disgusting campaigning. CNN and MSNBC should show the Clinton-Obama debate coverage when Obama answer the Ayers question

Brain in DC   October 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I'm an independent who supported Bush in 2000.
Reasons I'm not voting for McCain:
1) The layer of Bush political appointees in Washington need to be cleansed.
2) Lacking the courage (or judgment) to admit that invading Iraq was a mistake and violation of international law. That the US was deceived into it.
3) The Republican party needs a shock to come back clean and strong in a few years. It shouldn’t continue the way it is now. They don’t own it.
4) The campaign is reusing all the dirty tricks the Bush campaign used in 2004 to deceive voters.
5) The hype about Christian values: Gay marriage and similar issues can only be regulated at the State and local level. All the federal government can do is use the issues as political stunts.

Reasons I’m voting for Obama:
1) The campaign has been very smart and consistent. That’s the way to run a big organization. Also never attempted to twist principles.
2) The democrats after the deserved defeat of 2000 came back years later as a stronger and clearer party. Trusted leaders such as Kennedy saw the future in Obama and endorsed him.
3) The hype about Obama being unpatriotic: If we suspect the patriotism of our Senators, then we have a much bigger problem. Also all the efforts of the Republican dirt unraveling machinery couldn’t come up with anything significant to taint him.

Wyoming Woman   October 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I agree with Brendon from SA

Waiting for both of them to discuss in theur favorite town hall style how:

1) McCain qualified for flight school with his record at the academy?
2) McCain was tied-in to the Keating 5?
3) Palin plans to handle her investigation?
4) Todd Palin belonged to a Separatist Group and now his wife is a "wrap the flag 'round me boys" GOP, VP candidate?
5) Palin explain the Bridge to Nowhere and how funds built the Road to Nowhere?

Obama 08

canuck   October 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

any obama plants in the audience, shouting out anti obama/media comments? it is not beyond the dems/media/acorn.

david Armendale, SF, CA   October 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

A vote for McCain is to reward Republican failure.

Just in the past eight years Republicans failed to take seriously the threats spelled out in the August 6 PDB, Republicans failed to protect our nation ON 9/11, Republicans failed to capitalize on the spirit of national and international unity following 9/11, Republicans failed to avoid an unwise and unnecessary war in Iraq predicated upon bogus intelligence. They have failed to protect our civil liberties here at home, to maintain our national respect and prestige abroad, and have failed to protect us from economic disaster here at home. Practically everything that could have gone wrong HAS gone wrong under the watch of a Republican President and a Republican Congress of which John McCain has been a member for 26 years.

Time for accountability. Time for Change!

Obama '08

C.K.   October 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Noah- While I will ignore you calling liberals the lowest of the low I'm pretty sure you aren't very well versed on the LAW. Just because someone is homeless (in many states) as long as that person is registered they have a RIGHT as an American to vote. And those "Crazy" liberals that drive fellow citizens to the polls to ensure they are able to fullfill their right to vote is bad? I'd really like to see how you view the world because I'm pretty sure its not the same way the founders of our country did.

Larry   October 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

McCain and Palin are setting back Americans by thirty plus years with nothing but lies, and fear and knee jerk reactions.No plans No future

Jeanne   October 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

To Smart Democrat for McCain: I find your ill-command of language and syntax ironic for someone who claims to be "smart." Perhaps you could take a grammar course from some of your critically-minded (that means smarter than you) liberal colleagues. Since we would pity you and your ideological choice, we might instruct you pro bono (that means for free).

David Orbach, New York, NY   October 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Any cross burnings or lynchings break out yet?

AL   October 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Amazing how they still have to campaign together, I think she can tie her own shoes at this age.

ILLINOIS AGAINST OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

COMMENT 127 – THAT'S REDICULOUS crap and full of flawed circular logic. First off, MORE DEMOCRATS than Republicans supported the big bailout, that's a fact, check the Federal Register, jerk. Secondly, so...since Republicans, per your logic, introduced socialism to America, does that mean Obama is NOT socialis? Of course he is. Furthermore, Democrats are on record (just search YouTube for a video) of shooting down every major Republican attempt at imposing corrective regulatory action against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That's a fact. And as for Obama "inheriting", he certainly does fancy himself as worthy of being coronated and inheriting things. This will be the biggest, and most wrong-headed example of Affirmative Action in the history of the world. Let's put people in power who are unqualified and unworthy...that's the funny thing about it. YOU ALL picked Obama BECAUSE of his skin color, and you know it. Hillary is MUCH MORE QUALIFIED THAN OBAMA, AS WERE ALL OTHER DEMOCRATS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. SO DON'T SIT THERE IN YOUR UPPITY LIBERAL NEIGHBORHOOD AND LECTURE MAINSTREAM AMERICA ABOUT BEING RACIST...racism works both ways jerks, and you all pulled the trigger first by going with Obama.

Sournerd   October 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Enough is enough. I'm tired of hearing Mccain's desperate attempts to bash Obama for things that are not true. I really hope that this November will make Mccain realize that he's run dry and has been seen as a negative, boring, and out of touch individual to us Americans.

Obama/Biden '08!

P.S. I'm Republican and a Texan. 'Nuff Said.

Bill, ca   October 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I watched McCain and palin ay their townhall meeeting in Waukesha, Wi.
What a joke , really.

McCain stumbled around and had to check his papers all the time.
People where shaking their heads in disbelief.

He looked irratic, tired, clueless unpresidential and like a sick old man.

How can anyone in that hall seriously think that he is able to lead america and the world.

I only could see that McCain is out of touch and has no real answers to bring america out of this mess .

I think its over for McCain and Palin, and Wisconsens should see it clearly now.

Obama / Biden 08

Tara   October 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Adrienne: Completely agree 100%!!! She is out there calling him a terrioist and has some of their supporters screcaming 'Kill him' and she's not even saying to them to tone that kind of talk down and this is the type of chick some Republicans want as VP?! Are you kidding me?! SHe is going to get some nut out there to actually put an attempt on his life and she's calling that fair game?! Anybody that is in agrreeance with that really needs to take a 2nd look at themselves and at her! I mean its one thing to smear his character but to get people riled up enough to actually take a life is absolutely ridiculous! I CANNOT BELIEVE PEOPLE ARE STILL SUPPORTING HER WITH THIS GOING ON!! Well, you all can vote for that hate monger, I won't. And if some idiot actually does take a chance on shooting him, she should get the same charge they do! RIDICULOUS!!! THE HELL IS WRONG WITH PALIN SUPPORTERS!?!?!
And also, she needs to be worrying about whats going on with her husband before she starts throwing peoples dirt out there. And Cindy McCain? are you kidding me? didn't your own husband vote no on the same thing that 'sent chills down your spine?' Get it together Rebuplican candidates. Now they got the whole family going after him. Pathetic.

vainnyc   October 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

When asked if he would prosecute those who caused this mess in the first place, McCain didn't take a single Wall Street name. He said yes he will...and then proceeds to say Obama and Barney Frank! And that he can't be blamed because he wrote a letter! He clearly has NO idea how we got into this mess and NO idea how to get us out! STOP with the politics, talk about how you will help us! I am an American. My problems are more important than your election!

Jeff   October 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Why can't Failin' Palin and Cindy McSame campaign on their own? Oh yea, it takes two of them to keep Old man McSame steady on his feet.

boered1   October 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Noah October 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

It amazes me at the low level of thought that comes from Liberals on these posts
____________________________________________________

Actually Noah what we are tyring to do by talking at this level is relate to those of the radical right who seem to only undersxtand smears and threats and fear tactics.. look at your leaders, look at their followers, see the foam spraying from their lips? We do, we tried talking to you but your words and responses drove us down to your level in a (vain) attempt to get through to you. remember YOUR candidate is known for his temper and knee-jerk reactions, MY candidate is known as "the professor" and a calming influence....

chicago   October 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I think if John McCain gets elected with his mud spewing Barbie doll then the USA has turned way too redneck for me. Be careful my fellow dems I heard on NPR yesterday that the Republicans will claim voter fraud and 1000's of votes will be thrown out. They are trying to circumvent the system and steal the election. It is already happening with two ACORN offices being raided. Apparently Karl Rove promoted this practice in 04 and they are doing it again.

Women for Obama/Biden   October 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I guess McCain stoop up again his party on the bailout...At least he does that all the time!!!! lol.
Did McCain stand up against Iraq from the begining?

Did McCain stand up against the Hate mongers that were his friend in the senate when he got him he was their loyal friend.
MLK holiday McCain didnt stand against his party he voted with them...
The list is endless

JD FROM NEW YORK   October 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

@SHAWN, GA....

I NEVER SEE YOU BLOGGING @ NITE...YOU MUST BE USING YOUR JOB COMPUTER....

AND WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM WHY YOU ARE SO NEGATIVE AND TALK LIKE A TRUE RACIST? IS OBAMA OFFENDING YOU RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT?

ted   October 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I wanted to comment on Ms. Brown's article – there is no place for any feedback/comments.

Anyway, i always admire her for unbiased journalism (not like Glen Beck – why cant CNN fire him – he is spoiling CNN's reputation), anyway,
as she mentioned – "I can hear my grandfather talking about one of his kids or grandkids as "that one." He used it a lot. Maybe it's a generational thing. Maybe it wasn't a term of endearment the way it was when my grandfather used it. Maybe McCain did mean to be disrespectful. But racist? I don't think so."

I completely understand that old-generation people always refer kids like that i repeat KIDS. the same way they call kids stupid/idiot/bone-head ..etc.. but they never refer a third-person ... and we are talking about on national TV and on presidential debate - definitely its not a slip of tongue, atleast McCain should have apologized immediately or later (even now).
May be McCain refer Obama as "that one" when talking to his friends etc.. so suddenly he repeated on National TV.

I think its very serious verbal abuse(not in the sense of racial) against a presidential candidate.

Anyway, my point is, this is really a very big verbal abuse against a presidential candidate.

USAF Staff Sergeant   October 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Noah, I have a job. My job is to serve this country, and give my life to protect it if need be.

Homeless people are still citizens. They have to right to vote too.

Your ignorance shows you possibly shouldn't be allowed to vote, but I swore my life to protect that right of yours, and those homeless.

President William Jefferson Nixon   October 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I noticed something: In describing white women with children they are referred to as 'Mom." Black women are never referred to as 'Mom'. I've never heard Michelle Oboma referred to as 'Mom'. what's up with that? Though this wont post, but its the things that make you go hmmmm.

John McCain has shown Symptoms of Alteizmers   October 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

What are the Symptoms of Alteizmers? A confused older person.

What do we know about John McCain? John McCain gets confused, John McCain lies, John McCain forgets people’s names, he does erratic things, and John McCain even forgets the past….His troubled past.

Then he comes up with this Rescue Bill that puts 300-Billion in the hands of those that caused this mess.I think John McCain, who will not release his medical records to the public, is showing signs Alteizmers. We had a President that was out-of-touch (God Bless Him) We don't need a President with Symptoms of Alteizmers showing on the campaign trail ....What will be worst is if he gets to sick we get his nurse Gov. Palin .....OH HECK NO.

I voted already, other should too.

M. WINNERS   October 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Definition of a 21st Century republican:
Race baiting, hate mongering white guys (and gals) wrapped in an American flag with a bible in one hand, an M-16 in the other moronically chanting "USA, USA" or "drill baby drill" who attend fringe "christian" cult churches and keep their pointed white hoods in the closet…and are gonna vote for the geezer and the princess.

my vote goes to "THAT ONE"   October 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Hmm, lets see who will attend their conventions: racist nutjobs, the senile, the def, dumb and blind. Thanks but no thanks McShame. Your disgraceful choice for a VP has pushed many to the other side.

In case Palin didn't understand what you meant when you said "that one", you may want to explain to her that you meant Obama.

Latina for Obama (nj)   October 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

"That one"-Biden 08/12!!!!

YES WE CAN!!

beachgirl   October 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Are there morons out there that still want to see McOld and her popput? That interview with Hannity was soooooooooo bad!! McDaddy controls everthing that moron Sarah is going to say! and at the end.........she doesn't say anything.
These 2 of the big looooooooooooosers!!!!

Anna Rauch   October 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

I saw Mc. Cain ,Mrs. Palin and Mrs Mc.Cain on the last campain. If somebody would create a new doll for the Barbie kollection he can easy find a model for Barbie`s grandma :Mrs. Mc. Cain!!!!

Thanks but no thanks....   October 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Palin just got pinned down on energy!!!!!!!!!!!
I need this video out!!!!!!!!!!!

hahaahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Bruce   October 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

The hardest thing to understand is that I read postings here from people that think that what McCain is doiing and saying is RIGHT.

It shows that BIGOT are still alive and living in this great land. They still don't get it!!!! This country is GREAT because it offers a chance for everyone to succeed.

I am sure that everyone goes around asking everyone they work with to fill out a background check just in case you want to run for office someday.

I know a lot of people and I do not agree with a lot of things thye say or do but the fact that I know them does not make me guilty of their crimes

Laura, WI   October 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

MCCAIN

LIAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A man asked "how is obama in this position"

BECAUSE MOST AMERICANS ARENT AS STUPID AS YOU!!!

Dave, Central Illinois   October 9th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Funny how comments are closed on the Obama rally ticker after only 5 comments. I guess the CNN censor doesn't want any anti-Obama comments posted.

McCain/Palin - Deceiving the American People   October 9th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

The sidekick and his pet pitbull. Nice lips.

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 9th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

LOOK, Just look at all those prisoners of ignorance and hate. Obama tries to convince us to believe in the common good that draws us together instead of those that drive us apart. However, the behavior of the opposition at their rallies (whipping a crowd into a hate filled frenzy) their repitition of lies is disgusting and causes great concern. The McCain campaign is trying to draw out the raw emotional hate that dwells in the ignorant. They do it to a point where this crowd becomes an angry mob thirsty for blood. They are preying on fear.
They have been enveloped by the darkside of our human nature.
And there is so many of them

FEAR leads to ANGER
ANGER leads to HATE
HATE leads to SUFFERING

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA

JOANN   October 9th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

AS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN MYSELF.....WE HAVE THICK "SKIN"....WE ARE USE TO THIS HATE MONGERING AS IT'S BEEN GOING ON ALL OUR LIVES...THAT'S WHY IT IS SO EASY FOR SEN. OBAMA & MRS OBAMA TO BRUSH IT OFF....

IT'S REALLY A SHAME THAT IT TOOK AN INTELLIGENT AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN(WHO IS HALF WHITE) TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT TO REALLY SHOW HOW RACIST AMERICA REALLY IS......

GOD HELP US ALL AND PROTECT SEN OBAMA & HIS FAMILY!!!

Matt, NJ   October 9th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

That One 08!

Dan in Waukegan   October 9th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Sounds like an angry old man to me. He won't be around to answer for what he does, Obama will.

Shawn - Ga   October 9th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

A C O R N

Rob indetroit   October 9th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Well my "friends" i am a loser.

andrea   October 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

noah , you don't have your facts straight!! what tabloid have you been reading? Do you have something against homless people! If so talk to the replicans there the ones that put them there!

USAF Staff Sergeant   October 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Palin who?

This lunatic doesn't deserve a minute of news time anymore.

Doug R.   October 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Wisconsin will go Blue in November. Most of the population resides in Dane county which is where Madison, the capital, and the University of WI are located. People there are objective enough to see right through these two lying frauds. McCain/ Palin have no ideas, visions, plans or intellectual curiosity. McCain walks around stage grunting and that other one steps up to the microphone and spits up lies, hatred, and poison.

Woman Voter   October 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Is McCain standing on that stage right now telling us that he really believes that we ought not permit abortions????????
He believes life begins at conception and so we must force women to carry a child they may not want or be able to care for??? Really?
And, now he's touting his own adopted daughter as a reason for women take solice in the option he is offering up – well, you can just adopt out that product of rape or incest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah Palin and John McCain are running toward the far-right radical position that we should not have the freedom to choose our own futures. They are standing right there is front of everyone advocating forcing women to continue pregnancies because THEY feel it is the right thing.
Now, tell me again who is the candidate trying to force values on us?
Who is the candidate trying to take away our rights of personal choice?
Who is the candidate advocating government interference into our most private of affairs?
A religious Big Brother? NO THANKS!
If Sarah Palin wants to force her teenage daughter to have a baby and marry her high school boyfriend, that is her hick choice to make.
But, as for me, I would never tell my little girl that she should get married at 17 and have a baby. I would never take away all of life's opportunities from my daughter, just to satisfy my own weirdo views.

Women for Obama/Biden   October 9th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

can sarah campaign by herself? Can Mccain pull crowd without using miss alaska?

I dont have problem wih them anyway but i do with the allowance of "kill him" chants in their crowds

THIS IS FOR THE GENTLEMAN THAT ASKED ABOUT SOCIALISM. REPUBLICANS INTRODUCE AMERICA TO SOCIALISM!   October 9th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

To all the ditto heads screaming Obama will introduce the United States to socialism. Since republicans appear to have a difficult time with both facts and how to obtain them, and ditto heads seem partial to having decisions spoon fed to the them in small easy to remember sound bites, much like a baby eating his or her daily morning pabulum, therefore I have done the research for you..

“Social democrats propose selective nationalization of key national industries in mixed economies combined with tax-funded welfare programs”.

As a result, under the last 8 years of republican control in the White House now and control of Congress since 1996 until 2007 the U.S. government now owns an insurance company, two main home financing companies and very soon will own investment and banking firms both national and international in what used to be the private sector and owned by stockholders..

Some state that the Democrats could have stopped this fiasco, but not so, this fiasco is the result of the deregulation of Wall Street for the last 15 years. The Leach-Gramm bill was introduced by Phil Gramm in 1999, you may remember him, he is the idiot that stated our current financial problems are all in “our minds” and we were a “nation of whiners”. Yes, Clinton did sign the bill in 2000, however, there was a republican majority in both Houses of Congress and could have overridden a veto. Oh, by the way, Gramm is responsible for McCrypt’s current economic policies as well.

Yes, Democrats have been the majority in both Houses since 1/2007, however, only by 1 vote in the Senate, which is not large enough to override a Senate filibuster by republicans. For example, when the Democrats tried to extend unemployment benefits an additional 13 weeks and The Moron said he would veto it, and the Senate republicans marching in lockstep with HRH threatened to kill it by filibuster. The increasing number of unemployed that will suffer now, without the extension, should make all republicans proud! Think of the money you saved!

So, nice try, but this socialistic problem lies squarely on the shoulders of all you republicans and anyone that voted for Mr. Moron. The bill, Emergency Economic Stablization Act(EESA) that will introduce us to socialism is now in Congress and was introduced by republicans under President George W. Bush dated 09/2008.

So, to recap:

President Obama will INHERIT an economy that is ALREADY a democratic socialist economy that was set up by republicans as a welfare program to bail out the fat cats on Wall Street!

mitch   October 9th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

they full of hate and anger. they dispicable.

tulsa   October 9th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Noah,
I have a job.
I am a Democrat.
Hate is wrong.
Lies are wrong.
You, my "friend" are wrong.

arc, Lugano CH   October 9th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

McCain/Palin events are starting to look like that KKK Rally scene in Mississippi Burning.

ine   October 9th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

The documentary 'The McCain-Palin Mob' is an amazing example of the goings on at a McCain pre-rally. I'll never look at America the same again.

Democrat in Red State   October 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Bob in Indy YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!!! THANK YOU!

New Jersey   October 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Who are these people in the audience? The are just as stupid as these two.

Mike from FL   October 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Linda K, I see that and its nice to see the people of Wisconsin stay humble. Being from Florida, I have seen some of their rallies on the Gulf Coast and the behavior has been scary, full of hate people, and it saddens me that you have to act like nutcases to act Patriotic. Not in my book, where's the respect in this country for whoever is your opponent even if you won't vote for him/her??

Lorna, NY   October 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Race baiters...both of them. This elections will be won by the intellects of this country and not the idiots!

andrea   October 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

ounce again he's taking Obams Idea's!! In the end he will do the same job Bush has done. We can not!! afford another 4 more of the last 8 years!!!!! with all the mud slinging comments . no one will want to work with him.... a presidant should have respect from both parties. Obama has shown respect and will be able to work with both parties. OBAM/BIDAN Gets my vote!!!!

Nan   October 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Wonder if McCain will call everyone prisoners again?

linda n carolina   October 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

I quess if I say how much I love Sarah you'll let me post. HAHA.

interested observer   October 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Watching McCain and Palin at these 'infomercials' is about as informative as it gets I suppose.

Cringe inducing – but I must admit I still watch, waiting for the total implosion of this ticket.

A lot less rhetoric, and a whole lot more actual truth would be helpful if they trulu are interested in "change".

"Country First" is a great slogan – it would be nice to see it put into action for a change.

Peter (CA)   October 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Paul–

This country has barely survived the 8 years of the worst president of my lifetime. And we're still teetering. McCain has stood at events and proudly stated he voted with Bush 90% of the time. Of course, that was when he was pandering to the right wingers and needed cover.

Obama is not a perfect man, he will make mistakes like anyone would. However, I do not see him making the mistakes that I know McCain will make. And yes, Palin was his first big one. In an effort to pander to Rush and the evangelicals, he chose someone obviously not ready to be President. And yes, that is the #1 qualification in a VP...the ability to be President at any time.

Laura, WI   October 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Linda K.

We sure do know BS when we here it!! McCain continues to use the word "radical" when refering to Obama. i wonder why??

And what kind of answer was that from Palin on oil exports??? BS

Dan in CHI   October 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Wisconsin is in the bag for Obama. Strange that McCain is working there instead of Ohio, NC, and Indiana, where if he loses any of those states, the election is out of his hands.

I don't think his campaign people know what they're doing. Honestly. I can't believe McCain would be such a bumbling fool without the "help" of these buffoons. Their ground operations are HORRIBLE compared to Obamas. Its almost like McCain figured all he had to do was show up.

That's what Hillary thought too.

Anonymous   October 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I keep reading that Gov. Palin is not ready to be vice president or god for bid President, Is anybody out in wonderful land of ours that Mr. Obama is running for president ? At least Gov. Palin has some leadersphip to run a state, and a mayor before that . So tell me how Mr. Obama have more leadership that Ms. Palin. Maybe Mr.Obama pick Mr Biden because he has many years in, and if anyone could step in as president it would him and Ms.Palin

SMART DEMOCRATS FOR MCCAIN   October 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Wow – all of the lib-tard blogophytes are out and blogging away, spewing nonsense as usual. Calm down folks. Reagan didn't close the gap in the polls in 1980 until THE WEEK before the election. In 2000, Gore was up by 11 points over Bush at this same point in the race. The Zogby poll shows McCain within 3-4 points, well within margin of error (that's M.O.E. for you dumb liberals out there, and there are many of you). So you can all pop another ridlin pill and quench your ADD.

Obama for me   October 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

It would be great if any of the Republicans would google Obama/Acorn.
You would see that is totally false. McCain believes that if you repeat a lie enough people will be lazy to fact check it.
Most of what McCain /Palin say has been debunked months agi but they don't let a little thing the the truth get in their way.
Please people, this election is critical. Do your homework and fact check everything coming from both campaigns.

Old White Guy   October 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Rally the troops with lies and mudslinging – looks like a lynch mob at most of the McCain events lately.

What happened to the "Straight Talk Express" – why doesn't John McCain tell us why his and George Bush's economic plan is in trouble?

We need to sweep the republicans out of Washington, their corruption has brought the country to it's collective knees.

THE 2008 REPTILIAN TICKET IS MCKEATING5 WHO TOOK 112K IN OFFICE AND AN ALASKAN GOV. THAT ABUSES THE POWER OF OFFICE. DOES AMERICA REALLY NEED TWO MORE CROOKED REPTILES IN THE HIGHEST OFFICES IN THE LAND? YOU DECIDE!   October 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Call Moose Mom's Witchdoctor!

McCrypt is now channeling FDR! He wants to buy up defaulted mortgages at full market price! What an ididot, if they were worth that much the previous owners would not have defaulted!

This bitter and angry old man is not erratic but stupid

Where is Falin Palin's Rev. Muthe when we need him?

Altoid77   October 9th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Waste all the time you want in Wisconsin and Iowa, McCain. They're going blue, and you're losing the swing states you still (barely) lead because of your poor strategy (or gee, is it a tactic? either way, you lose).

And I wonder if McCain bussed in this crowd from Indiana like he did for the rally in Green Bay??

David in New York   October 9th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

True colors are now showing for McCain/Palin. Losers are bitter. It's over. The negative attacks have really turned voters off. McCain will be voted out of the Senate and Palin will be run out of Alaska. What ever happened to the "Straight Talk Express"? And running a decent campaign? All lies and McCain proves he is not a man of his word. Palin is just plain stupid and sounds stupid as she tries to follow her lines on cards. A real dummy here.

Cheryl Anderson   October 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

These horrible accusations from McCain and Palin may just hit them in the face. These untrue statements such as "palling around with terrorists" could get him and others hurt maybe killed". Is this what he wants????I think so. Tell the truth this is fair, lie and blood on thier hands may come. People are crazy and believe these things, and he knows this is not true!!!!! I just cant believe that there are many people like that out there....like McCain said" This election wouldnt be run like this if Obama just did what I asked of him" "Go to town hall meetings!!!" So if you dont agree with McCain or Palin we should all worry whether we will be listened to or not."

jackie   October 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Why doesn't the media actually take the time with McCain and his so-called surrogates to stop the lies. I can no longer listen to McCain and Palin speak because they are filled with lies and 1/2 truths. Palin has refused to appear with a judge after he upheld the subpoena. We don't need to go back years looking for relationships to try to decide jugdement issues. Palin is not folksy – if my neighbor or joe six-pack, hockey's moms were served a subpoena and didnt show up 1) has something to hide 2) if Palin, as she states – is a conservative Christian – she is not open and honest. Why is she still being protected.

Noah   October 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

It amazes me at the low level of thought that comes from Liberals on these posts. It has occurred to me that liberals just happen to be the lowest of the low. As evidence, think about all of the voter fraud we hear about every election. The party engaging in and benefitting from voter fraud is exclusively the Democrats. No Republicans ever try to fraudulently sign people up to vote. Also, Democrats are now picking up homeless people and driving them to register so they will vote Democrat. The base of the Democrat party are low life's who do not hold jobs and want the government to support them for their entire lives.

Bruce   October 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

McCain NEEDS to GROW UP!! For a man of his years he sure acts like a BABY.

STOP THE LIES we have heard them all before and repeating them just shows you do not respect the people of the USA. You act like everyone is as dumb as Palin.

If you do not have a plan and details then just keep quiet

Cindy   October 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I am so annoyed at listening to the same blasphemous theatrics involving John McCain and that female running mate of his while on the circuit that I just can't stand it! I think they both forget what their OWN plans (or do they even have any???) are. They certainly seem to be better educated about Obama's then their own.

Yvonne   October 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

John McCain truly scares me. I'd like to think that those running for President of the United States would be concerned about what's in the best interest of our nation John McCain is power hungry and willing to do "anything" to gain presidental "power." He has enough money, but not quite enough power. I'm tired of all the flip flops. His opinion and platform is based on how he's doing in the polls. Barack Obabma has had a consistent message throughout his campaign. Whether he's ahead or behind in the polls, his message is consistent. And according to those polls, he's consistently right.

TexicoFrom Mexico   October 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

McCain = Liar (look it up), Flip Flopper (as the wind blows)...I mean the guy ditched his first wife because of her looks and what happended to her! They guy makes me sick...and most Republican women I talk to can't stand him either! The guy is just making it up as he goes along....He has done nothing for Vets like me in his 26 years...not one single thing...yet people keep drinking the kool aid. My god four years of senile and hockey mom will be EVEN WORSE than the Bush years....only you people in Ohio, Penn, Virgnina, Florida, Colorado, Nevada and North Carolina have the chance to stop this! I mean get over him being black....he is the smartest one up there! If your life was on the lie do you want the smartest dr. your money can afford? If you are in court you want the smartest lawyer? Well so do I and I want the smartest President we can get NO MATTER WHAT PARTY! I am a white joe six pack...I I sure as heck dont want a hockey mom or Joe Six Pack running the country! I want someone with a 21st Century mind, not a 20th Century mind! And some of you really think Palin is the real deal? Come on! She is no Hillary Clinton or Libby Dole for that matter!

Veterans for Obama

Indignant Independent   October 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I'm an Independent and read a while back that John McCain is drawing social security along with a military pension. I don't dispute that he is entitled to both, but it really bothers me that a Man with his and Cindy's wealth is receiving monthly social security payments. He obviously doesn't need the income and considering the problems with funding the entitlement programs it seems very unpatriotic and selfish for him to do so. I have not seen any comments about this during the election season which I follow closely. Does anyone think this is an issue?

tulsa   October 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

ScottL
You still don't get it. Lies aren't going to work These items have ALL been untrue.

Linda K.   October 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

To Mike in Fl: I lived in Wisconsin for a couple years. It is mostly white, and the people of Wisconsin are very self-controlled. That's the character of the state.

I wonder if Sarah Palin is able to say "Waukesha." It took me a few tries when we first moved up that way. Really, I trust that the people of Wisconsin are smart enough to recognize BS when they hear it.

Rob indetroit   October 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Is it me or did Cindy MCcain look a bit out of it yesterday i mean maybe she was just tired,she sounded like she was a bit high dont she know her husband voted against the same bill.

Laura, WI   October 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Paul from MO

I have already Voted Obama, also!

It makes me sick to hear McCain continue to lie..even though the statements he is making have already been proven FALSE!

pat C.   October 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I THINK WE NEED TO HEAR ABOUT CINDY'S DRUG PROBLEM AND HOW SHE STOLE FROM HER OWN ORGANIZATION.

Beverlee Wisconsin   October 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Wisconsin is going Blue! They need to get out of my state and push their negativity some where else!

tulsa   October 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Mark, you know who started drawing down the investments in defense? Dick Cheny.
Do your homework before spouting more lies.

Rick CT   October 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Fact Check is so obviously biased to Obama. This comment is allowed as support for Obama's claim that McCain would give CEOs a tax cut "So, in effect, what Obama calls a tax cut would be keeping taxes for those wealthy CEOs the same as they are now — instead of letting them revert to what they were before Bush's cuts."

Guess what, keeping anyone where they are now is not a tax cut. At the insistance of the Dems, the Bush tax cut bill also built in the biggest tax increase in American history. A tax increase is what happens when tax rates go up as they will in 2011.

Nevada Voter   October 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Why structure your plan so that the lenders get the benefits and not the borrowers????
This plan is a farce. McCain is trying to pretend that he has come up with some new-fangled plan that is much more supportive of the American people. What a joke!
The specifics of the plan have been shown throughout the media and fact-checkers today to be non-plausible and not likely to be legislated.
McCain's lame attempts to prove some sort of competency on economic issues have really shown what a puppet he is.
We have already seen your true colors, McCain. You showed us with your contempt for Obama during the debates. But, here's a news flash. Millions of us voted for Obama in the primaries; millions of us have donted to his campaign because we believe he is the best choice. Your contempt for Obama shows your contempt for half of the voters in this country.
Treat him with respect, John. Those of us who support him deserve for you to treat him like the candidate we think he is. After all, he is going to beat you in 26 days. You'll look like a bigger fool if you lose to someone you claim is such a horrendous choice. Give him some respect as a leader and it won't look like such a smack-down when he cleans your clock in November.

Adrienne   October 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Some crack pot is going to try and kill Obama to show Palin his love.. if she does not cut it out. She is whipping the the nuts in a very bad way. She is going to get Obama killed.

James From Chicago   October 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I love the way McCains pimps Palin out to do his dirty work.

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Another Klan Rally based on the documentary "Triumph of the Will."

Sorry, kids! Herr Rove's Thousand Year Reich is over and out!

Dumbya and Shotgun Dick are REAL terrorists! Bill Ayers was an amateur compared to these war criminals...

tulsa   October 9th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

What have you done to this country John McCain?

sb   October 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Why doesn't the Republican party fly the Confederate flag. it honestly represents their racist inbred views on America. Racism, guns, misguided christianity and hate.

Scott L   October 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

CNN cover the new McCain Ayers ad! Would love to see John Roberts grill Obama spokespeople about this new ad.

Wait, John Roberts is an Obama love child.

Ayers will take down Obama.

Tom   October 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I think John has a thing for Palin's husband...he can't make a speech without gushing about this guy. Have they ever met?

Maddie, Hartford, Ct.   October 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

McCain and Palin only seem to be drawing the underbelly of America at this point. I found Palin's referal to " Joe Six Pack" stupid in the first place.....nice message to send our teenagers.

Irma in North Carolina   October 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I think the whole Mccain camp should talk about the issues and stop the attacking. I just checked on the fact check about Obama paling around with terroists and it says it is not true. Some one out to bring up the factor about Sarahs preacher who practices witchcraft. That is more scary. You can see that John is about finished the way he acted at the debate you could just see all his hate coming out him. I dont think we want this guy in white house or Sarah who is stiring this all hope, lets hope the trooper gate think comes out and puts her down a notch or two.

republicans hate america   October 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

no doubt a large collection of hateful inbreeding christian rednecks.

New Jersey   October 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I admit I haven't voted in 15 years because I didn't like any of the candidates running. This year I am voting and it's because of John Mccain. I just registered last week , and this time I want to get my vote out for Obama. I had enough of this old man with his old views. Can't he do a town hall meeting with out Palin. He got me so angy at the 1st debate that I want to vote just so he won't be President. Mccain can't even look Obama in the eye. He's not even talking about the issues.

Paul, MO   October 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Country First!!

This is one republican who has already voted for Obama!!

values   October 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

MCCAINS WIFE WAS ON DRUGS YESTERDAY JUST LOOK AT HER EYES. WONDER HOW MANY PILLS PER DAY SHE POPS. THIS PERSON WILL NEVER GO TO THE WHITE HOUSE. ALL THE DRUG DEALERS WILL BE HANGING OUT THERE. NEXT TO THE EXPENSIVE TRAILOR PARK.

zach   October 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Let's all listen carefully for death threats, beligerant "terrorist claims", and references to the appropriateness of Obama's "bloodlines"...

...McCain politics at its finest.

Mark, B'ham., Al.   October 9th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Obama will not say what he will cut but those of us who went through the Clinton years in uniform know. He will cut defense spending as he said inthe primaries when he wanted his chance at the "Peace Dividend". Look what that got us with no body armor for Troops, no armor for Humvees, planes that had to be stripped of parts to get enough planes out of overhaul to man the Fleet and the Air Forces. Cut our forces down so not only will we not have enough to fight 2 wars and do a proper occupation to stabalize the country but we will not be able to fight even 1 war! With all Obama's handouts (entitlements) America will not be able to afford what is required by the Constitution of a "Strong Defense and a Strong Monetary System", because none Constitution required entitlements come first in his European Socialsit Wefare State.

Obama for me   October 9th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I can't believe that it is so close to the election and McCain still does not trust Palin enough to campaign on her own. She is a loose cannon and McCain is worse. This ticket is such a joke.
I can't wait for the Obama's to grace our White House.

Beah   October 9th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Any independent thinker, intelligent broad minded people will not vote for McCain because he picked a running mate who does not have the ability to think of her own. By that, she's very repetitive and no new ideas and she's clueless when it comes to issues. She's good for ALASKA because the population is so small. ALASKA do not have a diverse population and that's the truth.

Sarah Palin 2012   October 9th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I saw McCain/Palin a month ago in Fairfax, VA and it was a huge rally. Waited in line for hours but it was worth it. If it wasn't for Sarah I would have stayed homed. Go Sarah!

Kimberly   October 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

He's probably letting the crowd yell "kill em'" as he does in all of his rallies.

Scott L   October 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Any sound minded person would not vote Obama for President. He is friends with a domestic terrorist (Ayers), sat in church for 20 years with anti-american priests (Wright), and will meet unconditionally with our enemies (Iran).

Every time he has to clarify his positions. Wait I wasn't really listening to Wright all those years. Ayers was just my neighbor (even though we wrote stuff together). I never said I would personally meet with leaders, I said the President should. (huh?)

Very scary. Even George Bush with all of his problems, Al Gore, John Kerry, Clinton, nobody can say the 3 things above like Barack Obama can.

Think about it. Not asking you to change your vote for Obama. Just think about it.

STOP THE HATE   October 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

These two are SCARY. The hate fest they are whipping people into is SCARY.
November 4th can't get here fast enough.

Those of you in those states where they "mistakenly" purged the registrations, please go to your clerks and see if you are still registered and what can be done. Smells awfully fishy...

Darryl Miller   October 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

One lady asked senator John McCain a question about how lowering her insurance cost and he replied by BSing her and not answering the question.. He did not know the answer....

Melissa - Wisconsin   October 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Wisconsin says "Thanks, but no Thanks" to McCain/Palin.

UNAMERICAN LIBERALS   October 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

You liberal druids are so forgetful of history. Reagan didn’t close the gap until THE LAST WEEK of the 1980 election. In 2000, Gore was up over Bush by ELEVEN POINTS AT THIS SAME POINT IN THE RACE, PEOPLE. So take another toke from your hippie roach clips and calm the heck down. America…MY AMERICA (NOT YOURS), is beginning to wake up, and WILL NOT ELECT A JUNIOR “COMMUNITY ORGANIZER” (translation: vote fraud getter) who has had NO MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE SENATE, nor has he STOOD UP AGAINST HIS OWN PARTY, nor has he LOWERED TAXES. The real America is awakening…get ready for a heavy does of reality in the coming weeks, LIB-TARDS.

Kim   October 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Why is McCain's campaign so negative? I have watched his rallies and he constantly says negative things about Obama but seems to lack substantial ideas of his own.

I am tired of hearing his recycled speeches......Americans are looking for more.

katiec   October 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

CNN
Why are you not shouting from the roof tops about the
illegal elimination of voters names, especially in
the swing states???
THIS FRAUD HAS TO BE EXPOSED AND STOPPED.
Do your job!!!

Felton a.k.a. Your Parents Common Sense   October 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

....The same old untruths about Obama...Mrs. McCain needs to stop all the squawking about Obama voting "NO" on the refunding of the troops...since her husband also voted "NO"...for different reasons...but NO means NO....are we going to see them in divorce court next?

Dave, Central Illinois   October 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Childish Obamites, enjoy spewing your toxic venom while you can. The October suprise and McCain rebound are approaching. You are a bunch of neophites.

UNAMERICAN LIBERALS   October 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

You liberal druids are so forgetful of history. Reagan didn't close the gap until THE LAST WEEK of the 1980 election. In 2000, Gore was up over Bush by ELEVEN POINTS, PEOPLE. So take another toke from your hippie roach clips and calm the heck down. America...MY AMERICA (NOT YOURS), is beginning to wake up, and WILL NOT ELECT A JUNIOR "COMMUNITY ORGANIZER" (translation: vote fraud getter) who has had NO MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE SENATE, nor has he STOOD UP AGAINST HIS OWN PARTY, nor has he LOWERED TAXES. The real America is awakening...get ready for a heavy does of reality in the coming weeks, LIB-TARDS.

Mike   October 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I cannot believe the American people are willing to put America, this great country, in the hands of Gov. PUPPET in an extreme emergency!!

This is the dumbest decision that Americans can make!!

bakersfield   October 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

WATCH THIS AND YOU WILL KNOW

YOUTUBE:
"BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE
WHAT CAUSED OUR ECONOMIC CRISIS"

SEE IF CNN LETS THIS THRU

Mike from FL   October 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I know it is Wisconsin, but look how white the crowd is. At least this crowd is behaving for once, seems like their recent crowds have been loaded with nutcases.

Abby   October 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

are they attached at the hip? With 26 days left , they should be covering double the ground by doing this separately- strange.

Gallup Daily: Obama 52%, McCain 41% Keep going negative ‘Maverick’ . Thanks.

Obama 08!

Jeanette Amodio   October 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I pray to God that Obama fights back hard and that the media...well, probably not FOX...but that the rest of the medis,stand up for all of these scare tactic McMain and Palin are trying to throw at the American people.The media did not do enough for Kerry and we lost..look where that got us. Please ,CNN, when you show McCain/Palin on their stump speaches also show the truth!!

Somerset   October 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

There are two Americas
The smart America wants to put smart people in the white house
The dumb America wants to put dumb people in the white house

Mike in Columbus   October 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Still attached at the hip... LMAO! McCain still has to be there to protect his VP pick from the "gotcha" media, that is just sooo sad.

Meanwhile, the "McCain Campaign Truth Squad"... <- that make anyone else laugh besides me?... roams Alaska protecting her from the bi-partisan investigation... requested by a state legislature that is primarily republican.

But, hey... you gotta admit, she sure can deliver some great snide, sarcastic zingers like a pro!

FED UP REPUBLICAN   October 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

MCCAIN IS LOST AND WE HAVE NO RELEVANT LEADERS IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY ANYMORE. I AM DISAPPOINTED DAILY BY MY FELLOW REPUBLICANS AND I MOST CROSS OVER FOR THIS ELECTION TO VOTE OBAMA.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   October 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Waiting for both of them to discuss in theur favorite town hall style how:

1) McCain qualified for flight school with his record at the academy?
2) McCain was tied-in to the Keating 5?
3) Palin plans to handle her investigation?
4) Todd Palin belonged to a Separatist Group and now his wife is a "wrap the flag 'round me boys" GOP, VP candidate?

Jeanne   October 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Let's hope that any racial slurs or threats are actually repudiated by McCain and Palin today. I am ashamed of Palin, in particular, and her "Hitler-esque" incitement of inappropriate language from her audience. Combined with her openly racist rhetoric (google Palin racist and see what you find), this incindiary approach makes her a dangerous figure in American public affairs.

Tom   October 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

How can he possibly reach across the aisle after running one of the most ridiculous campaigns in history? He's alienated half his own party, let alone the Democrats he would hope to work with!

Who is Sarah Palin?   October 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Who is Sarah Palin? I hear a lot about who is Barack Obama, but we know who Barack Obama is. We've known for 2 years. Who is Sarah Palin though? Why does she use witch doctors to win elections? Why does her Husband want to remove Alaska from the Union? Why did they abuse the power she was given as Governor? Why did she want to ban books? Why did she refer to Obama as "Sambo?" Why did she quote a proud racist who wrote about killing RFK in her convention speech? Who is she??

aliou FL John Mckeating five   October 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Lynch Mob. All losers

interested observer   October 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Senator McCain was once a well respected man.

Unfortunately, the more I read about him, the more I grow to question his motives and judgement.

As a self-described 'maverick' who puts service to country first, how is it that, in his own words, he left his carrier for some R and R in Saigon, the day after that horrendous fire mishap during the Vietnam war, while his ship was still burning – and while REAL navy heroes were being eulogized and dieing?

Hero? Not by my definition.

Mike from Calgary   October 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

McCain WHAT PART OF FACTCHECK DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR REMARKS AND ADS ARE FALSE OR THAT THEY ARE MISLEADING!

YOU ARE A SORRY BITTER ERRATIC OLD MAN!

YOU HAVE AGED TREMENDOUSLY DAY BY DAY! AND IT'S TAKING A TERRIBLE TOLL ON CINDY. SO SORRY FOR YOU!

WHY ARE YOU NOT RUNNING WITH BOB BARR AS AN INDEPENDENT – AT LEAST BARR HAS SOME INTEGRITY.

Dave, Central Illinois   October 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

CNN's Pro-Obama censor routinely removes anti-Obama posts while allowing the most vile anti-McCain posts to remain. CNN will not submit a report on the ACORN busts taking place and ACORN's ties with Obama. CNN – The network Obamites trust most.

Jeanne   October 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Let's hope that any racial slurs or threats are actually repudiated by McCain and Palin today. I am ashamed of Palin, in particular, and her "Hitler-esque" incitement of inappropriate language from her audience. Combined with her openly racist rhetoric (google Palin racist and see what you find), this incindiary approach makes her a dangerous figure in American public affairs.

JL   October 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Maybe Palin liked her pastor's witch hunt in Kenya so much she decided to start her own right here. It might just convince the USA to let Alaska to become their own nation like the first dude wants without a fight.

McCain is a joke and palin is the punch line.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Maybe they can pick up some CHEESE to go with their WHINE.

THAT ONE!!!!   October 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

You know... Palin a lady who really pushes her Christian Beliefs needs to watch what she says and Make sure she isnt breaking a commandment of Lying!!

McCain on the other hand.. In 2000 I believe it was.. in a political battle had to face lies about his Daughter Bridget. Lies from Bush who said his daughter was from a one night stand with a Black prostitute etc etc etc.. it hurt the McCain family From what I have read. This daughter recently from what I read has found things now on internet from that time and it has broken her heart.

Well why does he lie so much if he knows these lies can hurt peoples reputation, family members, etc???? Can using Obamas middle name make people think he is a relation to terrorist etc? Can saying he agrees and hangs out with Terrorist hurt his daughters? I think so!!! McCain needs to watch his step here!! Its OBVIOUS in his dealings and how he handles his campaign, he only has cares for himself.. from back then... and I read that CINDY was really upset about it all... SO WHY IS SHE doing this as well???

Paul   October 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

This country has always survived crappy presidents. We will survive the 4 years of the Obama presidency, if it truly happens, and then this country can get back to electing people with experience and a true view of the real world, not some candy coated, rose colored approach to problems that fancy rhetoric is supposed to solve.

Kentucky   October 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Why is it that I see Joe Biden and Barack Obama campaigning at different places at the same time, but John McCain and Sarah Palin are always together? Does this mean Johnny boy doesn't trust her to go out on her own? I guess one idiot depends on the other. Keep slinging mud McCain, especially since you were one of the Keating 5. If you want to get real personal, lets talk about your character. Lets talk about how you cheated on your wife (who was in a wheelchair at the time) several times. McCain, not all of us are complete idiots...just the ones who vote for you.

cesar   October 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

down the drain with mccshain/plain

give it up

Shay   October 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Why can;t McCain give a better speech and identify what he stands for except maverick. He is so tired that I hate to listen to whining barbie and grumpy old man. They make a cute couple.

Nevada Independant   October 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

As I listen to McCain spew his lies right now about how Freddie and Fannie are supposedly the lone responsible parties for the economic crisis, I am completely disgusted. What a bunch of lies and exaggerations!
John McCain, you have lost it. You have lost the respect of many people because you are are liar and use desparate attempts to scare the people into not voting for Obama.
Your mortgage buyout plan is a farce.
Excuse me for saying so, but I don't exactly approve of the government going in and buying up everyone's mortgage whose home value has plummeted. Will you buy every mortgage in America? What are the criteria? Explain it! So, since my mortgage is now worth more than the value of my house, do I qualify to be bailed out, too? I think you'll see every neighbor of mine signing up for your free-money plan.
It is a ridiculous proposal; clearly an attempt to win populist approval. It doesn't make sense and it doesn't add up.

Mark   October 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Sarah must think she's at the mud pots and mud volcanos in the Wrangell Mountains. Too bad she isn't already there.

Instead she's down here wallowing in the mud.

Nat Turner   October 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

It reminds me of the Ku Klux Klan rallies. Get the rope!!!

Jerry in Boston   October 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

HAPPENING NOW: McCain-Palin address lynch mob in Wisconsin

REDNECKS LOVE OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

How can anybody vote for Palin when we don't know ANYTHING about her? What are they hiding? Why is McCain so ERRATIC and UNSTABLE?

Felton a.k.a. Your Parents Common Sense   October 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

...Just another rehashing of the same 'ol untruths about Obama....

Flo   October 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Sarah Palin with her racism remarks is making, she doesn't know anything about African-American, and she doesn't know America that well either.

Dave   October 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

great, i'm kinda scared to find out what they are inciting the crowd to do this time.

Jeff from Jersey   October 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

They're goin to see who can sling mud the furthest.The winner gets to go hunting with Cheney.

A simple Georgian   October 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Maccain, Stop Negative attack that will not work in this centuary. Better put forward what you do!

ohio   October 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

CINDEY/PALIN TICKET!!!!!!!!! mccain quits now Cindey will run the country with Palin. Just imagine for a minute

McHoover Would Destroy What's Left of America   October 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Good grief

Can't he go anywhere alone?

We don't need a co-dependant Pres/VP

John, Encino, California   October 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Anybody still showing up for these rallies? Makes one wonder what a candidate has to do to lose the support of voters, because McCain/Palin have done just about everything imaginable to blow this election. Some stunningly ignorant campaign decisions and absolutely obscene statements by Palin.

michael   October 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Another day. Another desperate, dishonest and despicable speeches from John McCain. He says “Change is coming” but the only thing McCain has changed is his promise to run an positive, honest campaign on the issues.As McCain himself once said, if all someone can do is run negative campaign, it must mean they don’t have anything to say on the issues that matter. He was certainly right about that.John McCain is Pathetic...

Shawn - Ga   October 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

why are my true statements about Obama not getting posted??

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

PERFECT locale for cheesy Hockey Mom stuff. But it's all over but the crying and nashing of teeth for Sarah and Gramps.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!

Jeff from Jersey   October 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

They're going to see who can sling mud the furthest.The winner gets to go hunting with Cheney.

Old White Guy   October 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

We have seen this show before and we didn't like it the first time around in 1929.

The McCain/Bush economic policy is the same and we are living it every day now, do you like it?

McCain and Palin are engaged in the most deceptive campaign in my memory and the two of them are flat out lairs.

go away mongers- Ventura,CA   October 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Let me give ya a clue John & Sarah-–WISCONSIN is RED on Saturdays for Wisconsin sports events, Wisconsin is GREEN on Sundays and Mondays for PACKERS football, and BLUE all other days!
Wisconsin will go Obama-Biden-period.

Northwest Washington   October 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

How many hate groups are represented in this crowd?

WV Republican   October 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

The question now for John McCain is the question that Hillary Clinton faced in the waning days of the primary: How to be remembered in defeat? It appears as if McCain is taking Clinton's approach of going nuclear and lobbing the kitchen sink. Clinton still lost, and she looked bad. Fortunately, she managed to redeem her reputation at the convention. Once upon a time, I respected John McCain. With his selection of the Bush slimeballs (Rick Davis and Tucker Bounds) to manage his campaign, McCain lost his integrity and lost my vote. I just hope he can redeem himself and doesn't go down in history as a race-baiting, bitter, and eratic old man.

Vote for HOPE. Not HATE. Vote Obama.   October 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

If you listen closely, you could here the chants of "crucify him! crucify him!"

I Just Said Thanks, but No Thanks to Another 4 Years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   October 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

"Get Off My Lawn, You Terrorist Kids"

How's your 401 K doing, America?

He just lied about the "Bridge to Nowhere"
McLies

ohio   October 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

mccain doesnt campaign anymore CINDY/PALIN ticket is coming!!!!!!!!!!

Palin 2012   October 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Dont the law protect us against people like them ??

KEATINGECONOMICS.COM   October 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Another clan meeting eh? Is McCain going to grow a pair and speak for himself, or is he going to continue allowing the women of the clan to spit his hate. A hero John McCain is not.

Alison B   October 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

They need to be careful what they do cause everything bad they do comes right back to them. And when it does – will they be able to handle it.

Gifty   October 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Yes, country first

Go John/Palin 08

John McCain HAS LOST ALL HONOR   October 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

John McCain and Sarah Palin are DISGRACEFUL. John McCain should be ASHAMED to show his face after failing to put an end the the chants of the growing HATE MONGERING crowd he and Sarah Palin are now embracing. This man HAD NO HONOR.

Bubba   October 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Whoopee. I'm voting for the other guy, you know, that one. The non-senile one.

Bruce   October 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

STOP THE MUD!! If you have no ANSWERS don't try to blame someone else.

HATE is a two edged sword. BE CAREFUL YOU ARE HURTING YOURSELF

Ms. White   October 9th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

can campaign without her...thats sad

Anita from Arizona   October 9th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Did the crowd bring their pitch forks and torches???

ohio   October 9th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

two losers!!!!!!!!!!!

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