Comments on: McCain surrogate raises Obama's past drug use http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: james http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889400 james Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:51:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889400 Um, Dal CA, when you call people "IDIOTS," you're the one spewing hate. It undercuts your credibility, at least to intelligent people. Um, Dal CA, when you call people "IDIOTS," you're the one spewing hate. It undercuts your credibility, at least to intelligent people.

]]> By: kay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889401 kay Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:51:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889401 Bush was drunk till he was 40 years old and had a drunk driving rap, and wasen't a teenager when this occured. Obama was honest and told us about his experience with drugs in the primaries. So what's the big scoop?? Bush was drunk till he was 40 years old and had a drunk driving rap, and wasen't a teenager when this occured. Obama was honest and told us about his experience with drugs in the primaries. So what's the big scoop??

]]> By: Ruby Red http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889398 Ruby Red Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:51:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889398 Wow, people are deeeeesssssspppperate! Wow, people are deeeeesssssspppperate!

]]> By: THAT ONE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889395 THAT ONE Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:51:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889395 DOES ANYONE EVER GO OVER TO FOX? THOSE PEOPLE OVER THERE...ARE....LETS JUST SAY THEY ARE DEVOUT,NOT RATIONAL JUST RABID! DOES ANYONE EVER GO OVER TO FOX? THOSE PEOPLE OVER THERE...ARE....LETS JUST SAY THEY ARE DEVOUT,NOT RATIONAL JUST RABID!

]]> By: Steve/Houston,TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889393 Steve/Houston,TX Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:51:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889393 All these issues have been addressed in a publication already. This means that people that are willing and able to read can know this knowledge for themselves. And why is something you did in high school important at this stage in his lfe? Oh yeah, because the opponent is like way behind in the polls! Bury them Barack! OBAMA '08 All these issues have been addressed in a publication already. This means that people that are willing and able to read can know this knowledge for themselves. And why is something you did in high school important at this stage in his lfe? Oh yeah, because the opponent is like way behind in the polls! Bury them Barack!

OBAMA '08

]]> By: Aaron in Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889392 Aaron in Atlanta Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:51:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889392 Oh come on! We've all done stupid things when we were young. Republicans and Democrats alike are equally guilty of making naive mistakes in their younger years. Hey, I'll even admit that I've gone through a "pothead" phase in my own life. But the point is that I got out of it once I came to the realization that it was a detriment to my future success. I'm clean now, and have a graduate degree in engineering. None of the people I know, even my own family, hold that against me. I refuse to hold adolescent indiscretions against either candidate. Neither should any of you! Especially any of you out there who have ever "experimented" at any point in your life. Oh come on! We've all done stupid things when we were young. Republicans and Democrats alike are equally guilty of making naive mistakes in their younger years. Hey, I'll even admit that I've gone through a "pothead" phase in my own life. But the point is that I got out of it once I came to the realization that it was a detriment to my future success. I'm clean now, and have a graduate degree in engineering. None of the people I know, even my own family, hold that against me. I refuse to hold adolescent indiscretions against either candidate. Neither should any of you! Especially any of you out there who have ever "experimented" at any point in your life.

]]> By: Cindy-St. Louis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889389 Cindy-St. Louis Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:50:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889389 ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? I agree with all of the above comments. There was a time I believed McCain had some integrity. That time is long gone. OBAMA/BIDEN 08 AND 12 ARE YOU KIDDING ME??

I agree with all of the above comments. There was a time I believed McCain had some integrity. That time is long gone.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08 AND 12

]]> By: Dan in CHI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889387 Dan in CHI Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:50:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889387 you'd think they'd want to distance themselves a bit from guys named "Keating". you'd think they'd want to distance themselves a bit from guys named "Keating".

]]> By: SOUTHERN HOTTIE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889373 SOUTHERN HOTTIE Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:50:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889373 So what? Our current president is a recovering alcoholic, Palin admitted to smoking pot, etc. . . Does Senator McCain and his surrogates not have anything tangible to say to us? Why is their topic and subject Senator Obama? GM shares tanked, the DOW keeps falling. . .Sigh. Anyone voting for the McCain/Palin ticket must be a low-information voter. I just don't have any other explanation. So what?
Our current president is a recovering alcoholic, Palin admitted to smoking pot, etc. . .
Does Senator McCain and his surrogates not have anything tangible to say to us? Why is their topic and subject Senator Obama?
GM shares tanked, the DOW keeps falling. . .Sigh.
Anyone voting for the McCain/Palin ticket must be a low-information voter.
I just don't have any other explanation.

]]> By: Bonnie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889372 Bonnie Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:50:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889372 This is so ridiculous, if McCain, Palin and their desperate, pathetic followers were not so pathetic, it would be funny. This is so ridiculous, if McCain, Palin and their desperate, pathetic followers were not so pathetic, it would be funny.

]]> By: Former Republican for OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889371 Former Republican for OBAMA Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:50:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889371 OUR WORLD IS FALLING APART & THE SAME SCUM BAGS THAT CAUSED IT ARE OUT THERE NAME CALLING IN ORDER TO ELECT ONE OF THE PERPETRATORS. FOLKS LETS VOTE THEM ALL OUT. OUR WORLD IS FALLING APART & THE SAME

SCUM BAGS THAT CAUSED IT ARE OUT THERE

NAME CALLING IN ORDER TO ELECT ONE OF THE

PERPETRATORS. FOLKS LETS VOTE THEM ALL OUT.

]]> By: VETS4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889365 VETS4Obama Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:50:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889365 Once again we have these hypocrite Republicans throwing stones....real Christians!!!! They are a joke!! Against abortion but for war and capital punishment....hello morons! It is ALL killing! Once again we have these hypocrite Republicans throwing stones....real Christians!!!! They are a joke!! Against abortion but for war and capital punishment....hello morons! It is ALL killing!

]]> By: Kate Fergus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889363 Kate Fergus Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:50:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889363 McCain is a man who has become totally devoid of any integrity. He continues to lie, lie, lie. And why bring up these issues from the past. Everyone has some things they are not proud of in their past. What matters is how someone overcome these and lives a positive and honorable life now. McCain has no honor. He is so anxious to get into power as president, he has lost all sense of reason and decency. He is shameful and has soiled his military honor as well by doing this. Remember this is the man who said in an interview with the DesMoines Register: “I’m not saying this is the perfect answer. If I were dictator, which I always aspire to be, I would write it … a little bit differently.” Dictator right!! I am sure that was an honest slip of the tongue. This is exactly what he would be. No McCain No Palin unless we want the country to become a banana republic. McCain is a man who has become totally devoid of any integrity. He continues to lie, lie, lie. And why bring up these issues from the past. Everyone has some things they are not proud of in their past. What matters is how someone overcome these and lives a positive and honorable life now.

McCain has no honor. He is so anxious to get into power as president, he has lost all sense of reason and decency. He is shameful and has soiled his military honor as well by doing this. Remember this is the man who said in an interview with the DesMoines Register:

“I’m not saying this is the perfect answer. If I were dictator, which I always aspire to be, I would write it … a little bit differently.”

Dictator right!! I am sure that was an honest slip of the tongue. This is exactly what he would be.

No McCain No Palin unless we want the country to become a banana republic.

]]> By: eddie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889362 eddie Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:50:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889362 ok why is that so important about what he did as a kid ,instead what he is doing now as a man ok why is that so important about what he did as a kid ,instead what he is doing now as a man

]]> By: Deborah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889354 Deborah Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:49:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889354 Let me see if I understand this. Obama admits to experimenting with drugs, not an UNHEARD of event for teenagers, and others, in this country. Yet, because he discusses it in his book, and obviously did NOT become a "junkie" or "pot head" but instead went on to Columbia University and got a LAW degree, this is a knock against him??? Now he's being slammed by McCain/Palin and surrogates for being HONEST?? For being and EXAMPLE of what a person can achieve when they resist/overcome the temptation of drugs?? Yeah, sheesh...wouldn't want to set a GOOD EXAMPLE, now would we, McCain/Palin??? Much prefer to sling mud in your desperation. Let me see if I understand this. Obama admits to experimenting with drugs, not an UNHEARD of event for teenagers, and others, in this country. Yet, because he discusses it in his book, and obviously did NOT become a "junkie" or "pot head" but instead went on to Columbia University and got a LAW degree, this is a knock against him???

Now he's being slammed by McCain/Palin and surrogates for being HONEST?? For being and EXAMPLE of what a person can achieve when they resist/overcome the temptation of drugs??

Yeah, sheesh...wouldn't want to set a GOOD EXAMPLE, now would we, McCain/Palin??? Much prefer to sling mud in your desperation.

]]> By: tmike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889350 tmike Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:49:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889350 The McCain campaign is in full desperation mode. The democratic primary already vetted Obama in case they were'nt watching. The McCain campaign has been out manuevered and overmatched from the start. They have run out of any legitimate ideas and frankly it is sad. The McCain campaign is in full desperation mode. The democratic primary already vetted Obama in case they were'nt watching. The McCain campaign has been out manuevered and overmatched from the start. They have run out of any legitimate ideas and frankly it is sad.

]]> By: sabrina01 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889349 sabrina01 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:49:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889349 Is this the Keating that Mc Cain was on trial with about loans and moeny from the biggest Banks.....boy do they think we are dumb Is this the Keating that Mc Cain was on trial with about loans and moeny from the biggest Banks.....boy do they think we are dumb

]]> By: CWhite http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889345 CWhite Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:49:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889345 About 75% of America is with Barack on this. If you have not tried drugs you are very much in the minority. This did not hurt Bill Clinton AT ALL! About 75% of America is with Barack on this. If you have not tried drugs you are very much in the minority. This did not hurt Bill Clinton AT ALL!

]]> By: Rob R http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889343 Rob R Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:49:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889343 Yeah, and Bill Clinton smoked pot (whether he inhaled or not) and I'll take 8 years of Clinton to 8 years of Bush (who was an alcoholic no less). I don't think most people care about what he did when he was a teen or young adult. I mean come on, how many of us did some form of drugs or drink a lot in college? I smoked weed, did mushrooms, and drank like a fish in college. Now, I am 33 and a parent and haven't touched any drugs since college and I drink socially. But according to Republican logic, my past makes me a bad person for life. How pathetic. Most Americans will realize these are all pathetic smears and highly obvious ones at that. All the more reason to get rid of as many Republicans as possible and replace them with Obama as President and a 60 seat majority in the Senate. That would be such poetic justice to reduce the Republicans to an irrelevant minority in the Senate that wouldn't be able to filibuster!!!! Yeah, and Bill Clinton smoked pot (whether he inhaled or not) and I'll take 8 years of Clinton to 8 years of Bush (who was an alcoholic no less).

I don't think most people care about what he did when he was a teen or young adult. I mean come on, how many of us did some form of drugs or drink a lot in college?

I smoked weed, did mushrooms, and drank like a fish in college. Now, I am 33 and a parent and haven't touched any drugs since college and I drink socially. But according to Republican logic, my past makes me a bad person for life. How pathetic.

Most Americans will realize these are all pathetic smears and highly obvious ones at that. All the more reason to get rid of as many Republicans as possible and replace them with Obama as President and a 60 seat majority in the Senate. That would be such poetic justice to reduce the Republicans to an irrelevant minority in the Senate that wouldn't be able to filibuster!!!!

]]> By: Sue M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889333 Sue M Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:48:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889333 I' m from OKlahoma and Keating is not highly thought of in this State.......what's that tell you? So what if he did experiment with drugs, a lot of people have but wouldn't admitt it......Obama did admit it so that makes him an honest man in my opinion. With all this trash the republicans are throwing it is all going to come back to them and hit them in the face on Nov.4.........this is not helping McCain get the undecided voters or the women voters, he is turning more away than he is getting to vote for him. I' m from OKlahoma and Keating is not highly thought of in this State.......what's that tell you? So what if he did experiment with drugs, a lot of people have but wouldn't admitt it......Obama did admit it so that makes him an honest man in my opinion. With all this trash the republicans are throwing it is all going to come back to them and hit them in the face on Nov.4.........this is not helping McCain get the undecided voters or the women voters, he is turning more away than he is getting to vote for him.

]]> By: Doug Hughes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889334 Doug Hughes Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:48:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889334 Is this Keating any relation to Charles Keating, the S&L banker who was a personal friend of Senator McCain? The fraud & mismanagement of Lincoln Savings & Loan was bad. Senator McCain was (surprise) front & center in helping the S & Ls stay deregulated while his pal played fast & loose with uninsured depositors funds.Keating was sent to jail. McCain got off with a reprimand from Senate Ethics for trying to stop the investigation. Is this Keating any relation to Charles Keating, the S&L banker who was a personal friend of Senator McCain? The fraud & mismanagement of Lincoln Savings & Loan was bad. Senator McCain was (surprise) front & center in helping the S & Ls stay deregulated while his pal played fast & loose with uninsured depositors funds.Keating was sent to jail. McCain got off with a reprimand from Senate Ethics for trying to stop the investigation.

]]> By: Get Real! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889332 Get Real! Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:48:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889332 You know, really!! He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone. There have been other presidential candidates who have done similar activities yet went on to the White House. This is between Obama and his God! Judge not and be ye not judged. For all the Bible reading the right wingers claim to do, they sure do not walk the talk! Now is the time for serious prayer for Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden. The devil is busy. Unfortunately the pastor that prayed over Gov. Palin could rebuke the spirit within. So now it's up to the rest of us to band together and rebuke the evil spirits within the Republican campaign. The prayer of a righteous man availeth much! Let us pray.... You know, really!! He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone. There have been other presidential candidates who have done similar activities yet went on to the White House.

This is between Obama and his God! Judge not and be ye not judged. For all the Bible reading the right wingers claim to do, they sure do not walk the talk!

Now is the time for serious prayer for Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden. The devil is busy. Unfortunately the pastor that prayed over Gov. Palin could rebuke the spirit within. So now it's up to the rest of us to band together and rebuke the evil spirits within the Republican campaign.

The prayer of a righteous man availeth much! Let us pray....

]]> By: Christine, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889328 Christine, Michigan Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:48:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889328 I don't even have words for this. This white women is disgusted with the GOP. I guess I should say my own race.....that would describe the republicans...an all white group of thugs. I don't even have words for this. This white women is disgusted with the GOP. I guess I should say my own race.....that would describe the republicans...an all white group of thugs.

]]> By: Michelle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889326 Michelle Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:48:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889326 Mccain is really sinking to the lowest level possible. He's drowning in defeat and he's reaching for a life line..which apparently is digging dirt on Obama. DOes he not know that it will not work. He's just making himself look desperate. Mccain is really sinking to the lowest level possible. He's drowning in defeat and he's reaching for a life line..which apparently is digging dirt on Obama. DOes he not know that it will not work. He's just making himself look desperate.

]]> By: Not This Time http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889322 Not This Time Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:47:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889322 Let everyone that has never used some kind of recreational drug cast their stones. I sure won't be throwing any in the ring. Who cares? It sure didn't hurt that super intelligent brain of his. It's irrelevant as far as I'm concerned. I'm pretty sure even McCain smoked his fair share of pot back in the day. Vietnam? Or sure! Get out of here. Bunch of hypocrits is what they are. Obama/Biden '08 Let everyone that has never used some kind of recreational drug cast their stones. I sure won't be throwing any in the ring. Who cares? It sure didn't hurt that super intelligent brain of his. It's irrelevant as far as I'm concerned. I'm pretty sure even McCain smoked his fair share of pot back in the day. Vietnam? Or sure! Get out of here. Bunch of hypocrits is what they are.

Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: Obama 2008 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889319 Obama 2008 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:47:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889319 I don't remember George Bush discussing his alcoholism to anyone when he was running for president. To Obama 08 I notice I was using the same post name as you were so I have changed mine to Obama 2008. Keep up the good work!! :):) I don't remember George Bush discussing his alcoholism to anyone when he was running for president.

To Obama 08 I notice I was using the same post name as you were so I have changed mine to Obama 2008. Keep up the good work!! :) :)

]]> By: Donna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889315 Donna Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:47:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889315 Come on...who hasn't experimented with drugs in some form at some time in their lives? This is just another Republican ploy. Come on...who hasn't experimented with drugs in some form at some time in their lives? This is just another Republican ploy.

]]> By: Johann Wagener http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889313 Johann Wagener Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:47:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889313 I'm waiting for Six-Pak Palin to claim that Obama is possessed by witches and needs a cleansing like the one she had from her personal Witch Doctor. I'm waiting for Six-Pak Palin to claim that Obama is possessed by witches and needs a cleansing like the one she had from her personal Witch Doctor.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889300 Anonymous Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:46:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889300 why even bring this up? why even bring this up?

]]> By: Sick of it http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889299 Sick of it Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:46:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889299 It's sad to see the Republicans disgrace America because they are so desperate to maintain their grip on power. If their myriad failings of the past 28 years don't convince voters it's time to truly change the direction of America, then certainly the disgraceful, despicable and disgusting rhetoric spewed by the Republican Party in recent days certainly should. It's sad to see the Republicans disgrace America because they are so desperate to maintain their grip on power. If their myriad failings of the past 28 years don't convince voters it's time to truly change the direction of America, then certainly the disgraceful, despicable and disgusting rhetoric spewed by the Republican Party in recent days certainly should.

]]> By: Jennifer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889298 Jennifer Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:46:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889298 Has John McCain lost his mind???? Here was a man, who by all reasonable accounts, came into this election as the front-runner. He has the experience, he is a distinguished veteran with a record of bipartisan cooperation, he was not the same kind of Republican as George W.... How has it come to this? John McCain and Sarah Palin have brought shame to themselves in this campaign. How can they solicit votes from people who are silly enough to get caught up in smear campaigns when our country is in a serious crisis? I guess John McCain really is as out of touch as everyone says. Has John McCain lost his mind???? Here was a man, who by all reasonable accounts, came into this election as the front-runner. He has the experience, he is a distinguished veteran with a record of bipartisan cooperation, he was not the same kind of Republican as George W.... How has it come to this? John McCain and Sarah Palin have brought shame to themselves in this campaign. How can they solicit votes from people who are silly enough to get caught up in smear campaigns when our country is in a serious crisis? I guess John McCain really is as out of touch as everyone says.

]]> By: Teddy California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889297 Teddy California Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:46:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889297 It will have no effect. This does not worth news. As long as Wall Street is in trouble, people will not pay attention to any thing else. It will have no effect. This does not worth news. As long as Wall Street is in trouble, people will not pay attention to any thing else.

]]> By: Melanie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889292 Melanie Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:46:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889292 I get it! Ayers (who, by the way was Citizen of the Year in Chicago in 1997), "ohmygod Barack took some drugs when he was an adolescent"--It's becoming clear now, with the increasingly desperate and ridiculous tone of McCain's campaign: McCain is still living in the 60's! The Weathermen, anti-Viet Nam protests, etc. etc.--McCain is still THERE. Get over it, John. We know you came from an Admiral's family, we know you were among those who volunteered for service, we know you were shot down and tortured, but Viet Nam is OVER. The Weathermen are FINISHED. Viet Nam was an ILLEGAL WAR. People TAKE DRUGS AS ADOLESCENTS AND ARE STILL OK AS ADULTS. Time to move on. Obama, who lives in the present and beyond, the future's yours. I get it! Ayers (who, by the way was Citizen of the Year in Chicago in 1997), "ohmygod Barack took some drugs when he was an adolescent"–It's becoming clear now, with the increasingly desperate and ridiculous tone of McCain's campaign: McCain is still living in the 60's! The Weathermen, anti-Viet Nam protests, etc. etc.–McCain is still THERE. Get over it, John. We know you came from an Admiral's family, we know you were among those who volunteered for service, we know you were shot down and tortured, but Viet Nam is OVER. The Weathermen are FINISHED. Viet Nam was an ILLEGAL WAR. People TAKE DRUGS AS ADOLESCENTS AND ARE STILL OK AS ADULTS.
Time to move on. Obama, who lives in the present and beyond, the future's yours.

]]> By: 58 old white ladies for OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889276 58 old white ladies for OBAMA Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:45:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889276 MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR FOUL SOULS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE & WOULD LIKE TO DO TO THIS NATION & HER BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE !!! MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR FOUL SOULS

FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE & WOULD LIKE TO

DO TO THIS NATION & HER BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE !!!

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889270 Brian Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:45:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889270 OMG you idiots... this has all been covered before!!! Obama even discussed this in his autobiography! MCCAIN AND HIS CRONIES ARE DESPERATE!!! America is speaking through the polling data we're seeing... this is not the kind of politics we want or leader we need. If McCain keeps this up, it's going to be an Obama landslide, and that's FINE BY ME! I hope McCain loses and then loses his senate seat next election after showing the people of Arizona what an tool he is! Obama/Biden '08 by a landslide!!! OMG you idiots... this has all been covered before!!! Obama even discussed this in his autobiography!

MCCAIN AND HIS CRONIES ARE DESPERATE!!!

America is speaking through the polling data we're seeing... this is not the kind of politics we want or leader we need. If McCain keeps this up, it's going to be an Obama landslide, and that's FINE BY ME!

I hope McCain loses and then loses his senate seat next election after showing the people of Arizona what an tool he is!

Obama/Biden '08 by a landslide!!!

]]> By: EqualBranchesofGovernment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889267 EqualBranchesofGovernment Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:45:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889267 Down in the polls.......the "swift-boating" has begun by the McCain camp!! Down in the polls.......the "swift-boating" has begun by the McCain camp!!

]]> By: Larry - Hazleton, pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889259 Larry - Hazleton, pa Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:44:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889259 I wonder if there are things in McCain and Palins past that they would not want to keep responding to - In McCains case what about the problems around his first marriage - maybe we the voters would like to have a full and public debate about that - this stuff is so nuts on so many levels - it just goes to show us how desparte the repubs are to having there guy win at any cost - shameful. How does McCain sleep at niight - on a corkscrew I think. I wonder if there are things in McCain and Palins past that they would not want to keep responding to – In McCains case what about the problems around his first marriage – maybe we the voters would like to have a full and public debate about that – this stuff is so nuts on so many levels – it just goes to show us how desparte the repubs are to having there guy win at any cost – shameful. How does McCain sleep at niight – on a corkscrew I think.

]]> By: THORNINURSIDE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889255 THORNINURSIDE Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:44:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889255 Every wine barrel has dregs at the bottom. They don't go down very well, and neither do the pathetic attempts by the McCain folks to dredge up scum. The Arizona patriarch never fails to cash in on his POW days. He tries to distance himself from his record of helping the Vietcong in its propaganda against our country, and no one doubts that he did it unwillingly, but while there's no disgrace in breaking under torture there's no heroism in it either. He, like any of us veterans,is deserving of the gratitude of his fellow citizens but it doesn't entitle him to a seat in the Oval Office. History books last longer than sleazy sound bytes. He should remember this, and try to preserve what little respect he still has left. Every wine barrel has dregs at the bottom. They don't go down very well, and neither do the pathetic attempts by the McCain folks to dredge up scum. The Arizona patriarch never fails to cash in on his POW days. He tries to distance himself from his record of helping the Vietcong in its propaganda against our country, and no one doubts that he did it unwillingly, but while there's no disgrace in breaking under torture there's no heroism in it either. He, like any of us veterans,is deserving of the gratitude of his fellow citizens but it doesn't entitle him to a seat in the Oval Office. History books last longer than sleazy sound bytes. He should remember this, and try to preserve what little respect he still has left.

]]> By: Quick2822 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889253 Quick2822 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:44:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889253 Throwing the kitchen sink. This info has been available for years, and now it comes up? The fact that he admitted to drug use actually makes me respect him more vs. someone who tries to hide it. Throwing the kitchen sink. This info has been available for years, and now it comes up?

The fact that he admitted to drug use actually makes me respect him more vs. someone who tries to hide it.

]]> By: Concerned Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889238 Concerned Voter Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:43:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889238 More off issue wind from a struggling campaign Look, Obama came as clean as one can without providing film footage. There are precious few Boomers and post-Boomers who can say they have never tried a single illegal substance. I appreciate his candor just as I appreciated our current President--- a former cokehead boozer himself -- for not giving us ye olde "I didn't inhale". More off issue wind from a struggling campaign Look, Obama came as clean as one can without providing film footage. There are precious few Boomers and post-Boomers who can say they have never tried a single illegal substance. I appreciate his candor just as I appreciated our current President- a former cokehead boozer himself - for not giving us ye olde "I didn't inhale".

]]> By: Pepou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889236 Pepou Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:43:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889236 I would LAUGH if the stock market had not eaten up all my stocks, if I did not have trouble paying my mortgage, filling my gas tank and just managing my everyday life. These people are so insane I could cry indeed. I would LAUGH if the stock market had not eaten up all my stocks, if I did not have trouble paying my mortgage, filling my gas tank and just managing my everyday life. These people are so insane I could cry indeed.

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889234 Andrew Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:43:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889234 Sure, it's in a book. What he's really saying is that McCain supporters are illiterate. Sure, it's in a book.

What he's really saying is that McCain supporters are illiterate.

]]> By: ACORN -- Obama, fess up! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889231 ACORN -- Obama, fess up! Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:43:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889231 I'ld be more concerned about Obama's past legal services helping the ACORN organization. His involvement in that as an adult in something that Americans should be concerned about. All the voter fraud is terrible. What a great American right we have and to see it abused is pathetic. I'ld be more concerned about Obama's past legal services helping the ACORN organization. His involvement in that as an adult in something that Americans should be concerned about. All the voter fraud is terrible. What a great American right we have and to see it abused is pathetic.

]]> By: undecided independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889227 undecided independent Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:43:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889227 Honestly who cares about this petty crap??? What about our economy, our gas prices, the wars we are involved in and the weird actions of Russia, Iran and now North Korea?? Are these guys running for a highschool popularity contest or the presidency ?? Bring Hillary back, please, and get rid of these 2 stupid, childish men . Kathryn, Springfield MA Honestly who cares about this petty crap??? What about our economy, our gas prices, the wars we are involved in and the weird actions of Russia, Iran and now North Korea?? Are these guys running for a highschool popularity contest or the presidency ??
Bring Hillary back, please, and get rid of these 2 stupid, childish men .
Kathryn, Springfield MA

]]> By: Jesus Praising, Freedom Loving American Patriot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889223 Jesus Praising, Freedom Loving American Patriot Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:43:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889223 <B>Keep Diggin' John</b> Keep Diggin' John

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889218 John Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:42:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889218 Who cares about Obama's past drug use, and who cares what Keating has to say about anything> Who cares about Obama's past drug use, and who cares what Keating has to say about anything>

]]> By: Mandi Locke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889217 Mandi Locke Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:42:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889217 Obama has never tried to hide his past mistakes. That is what sets him apart from many other great politicians and not so great politicians. What a relief to finally have a politician who is not only imperfect, but admits that he is not perfect. The McCain/Palin ticket obviously needs to tie a rope and hold on. The ship is sinking and the camp's efforts to bail out are inevitably useless. Obama has never tried to hide his past mistakes. That is what sets him apart from many other great politicians and not so great politicians. What a relief to finally have a politician who is not only imperfect, but admits that he is not perfect.

The McCain/Palin ticket obviously needs to tie a rope and hold on. The ship is sinking and the camp's efforts to bail out are inevitably useless.

]]> By: Patricia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889216 Patricia Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:42:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889216 Where has this guy been? He must not read much. Obama talked about this in his book. He explained that he was going to be up front about it in his campaign. He talked about it on tv early on in his campaign and answered host show questions about it i.e. on Larry King Live. And I don't see why that would matter now. There are MANY younger voters who have been a part of that scene and would understand where he is coming from. Those of you who have children who are now around 35 know what I am talking about. I know the pressures my kids went through in high school and college. I wish they hadn't felt a need to fall into peer pressure, but they did. However, they are very productive lovely adults now. And it is very obvious none of it affected his brain - he is sharper than most. I appreciate his natural gifts for leadership. He definitely is a natural. I agree with Michelle Obama when she said he can see a complex situation and understand it - and explain it in terms most people can't. People ask the wrong questions. How could he have taken drugs?The question should be, did he get past it? Cindy McCain seems to have overcome her drug problem. Are you going to dig that back up too? Where has this guy been? He must not read much. Obama talked about this in his book. He explained that he was going to be up front about it in his campaign. He talked about it on tv early on in his campaign and answered host show questions about it i.e. on Larry King Live. And I don't see why that would matter now. There are MANY younger voters who have been a part of that scene and would understand where he is coming from. Those of you who have children who are now around 35 know what I am talking about. I know the pressures my kids went through in high school and college. I wish they hadn't felt a need to fall into peer pressure, but they did. However, they are very productive lovely adults now. And it is very obvious none of it affected his brain – he is sharper than most. I appreciate his natural gifts for leadership. He definitely is a natural. I agree with Michelle Obama when she said he can see a complex situation and understand it – and explain it in terms most people can't.
People ask the wrong questions. How could he have taken drugs?The question should be, did he get past it? Cindy McCain seems to have overcome her drug problem. Are you going to dig that back up too?

]]> By: francisco http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889215 francisco Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:42:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889215 Hey Keating, this is not going to work this time, people of good will are so many , your scare tactics got no match with the crumbling Economy which may be you and your few friends think is not an issue no wonder Mccain/Palin foreign policy is nothing but surge is working and General Petraues MY FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey Keating, this is not going to work this time, people of good will are so many , your scare tactics got no match with the crumbling Economy which may be you and your few friends think is not an issue no wonder Mccain/Palin foreign policy is nothing but surge is working and General Petraues MY FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: SB in NoVa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/09/mccain-surrogate-raises-obamas-past-drug-use/#comment-1889211 SB in NoVa Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:42:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=23737#comment-1889211 What TRASH!!! At least Obama was honest about it ... and I have to add that I bet he didn't STEAL it! The question I have is why the heck is Sarah Palin's stooges who resisted a valid subpoena not in contempt of court??? I heard a law professor (from Gtown, I think) interviewed saying that this was the first time in the history of the Republic, that a person running for P/VP has resisted a subpoena. WHY is this ok??????? I'm voting for the SMART one! Obama/Biden 08 and Beyond!! Turn VA Blue!!! What TRASH!!! At least Obama was honest about it ... and I have to add that I bet he didn't STEAL it!

The question I have is why the heck is Sarah Palin's stooges who resisted a valid subpoena not in contempt of court??? I heard a law professor (from Gtown, I think) interviewed saying that this was the first time in the history of the Republic, that a person running for P/VP has resisted a subpoena. WHY is this ok???????

I'm voting for the SMART one!
Obama/Biden 08 and Beyond!!
Turn VA Blue!!!

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