October 9, 2008
Posted: 08:00 PM ET

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The RNC will begin airing a new ad Friday that mentions William Ayers.
The RNC will begin airing a new ad Friday that mentions William Ayers.

(CNN) – Republican efforts to link Sen. Barack Obama to William Ayers, a member of a 1970’s anti-war terrorist group, will increase Friday when a new ad from the Republican National Committee hits the airwaves.

Related: Ayers, Obama crossed paths on boards, records show

“Chicago Way,” attempts to cast Obama as a stereotypical “shady” Chicago politician. Shot in black-and-white, the ad asserts “Obama’s first campaign was launched at a gathering at Mr. Ayers's home.”

The ad also mentions convicted Chicago businessman Tony Rezko, a onetime prominent supporter of Obama’s, and William Daley, a national co-chair of Obama's presidential campaign who is also the brother of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and the son of legendary Chicago political boss Richard J. Daley.

Related: Daley slams new McCain ad

“There’s more you need to know,” an announcer says as the ad ends.

The ad comes as the McCain campaign continues to carry out a more aggressive strategy of raising questions about Obama’s judgment and personal associations in the last month of the general election campaign. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin recently said that Obama sees America as “so imperfect that he's palling around with terrorists who would target their own country,” in an apparent reference to Ayers.

Related: Get the facts about Palin's charge

The Obama campaign has hit back hard accusing the McCain of trying to distract voters’ attention away from the many challenges the country is facing.

The RNC says "Chicago Way" will air in major media markets in Indiana and Wisconsin.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Political ads • RNC • William Ayers


Nils Bruteig   October 9th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

How seriously stupid it is to suggest Senator Obama should speak candidly about his experience with drugs and alcohol to the American people when he has already done so and even written about it!

TonyinKentucky   October 9th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

I'm used to the media putting up with smears, stunts, and lies but REHASH is taking it too far.

Its bad enough to be fraudulent but to be boring and lame should be unacceptable to the media.

The Republicans are lint in the dustbin of history already, all they have is retread mud already thrown and washed off.

McCain/Palin its time to call it an election. If you're going to be soulless shameless muckrakers then you must at bare minimum get fresh muck.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO the lame McCain/Palin ticket BOOOOOOOOOO!!!

California Gold   October 9th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

The country's financial institutions are collapsing, Wall Street has crashed, millions are homeless, millions are unemployed, the elderly are unattended to with program cuts, children's programs are being cut, the banks need bailout, the American auto industry is on the brink of extinction, our children are fighting and dieing in 2 wars.

With the world crashing down around our ears a 1960's radical is all McCain can talk about?

McCain is a failure.

Fredric, Las Vegas   October 9th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Now they are attacking Obama on his drug experimentation in college.
But what about Cindy being a pill junkie as an adult.

AD   October 9th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

It's only going to get worse until they whip themselves into a desperate frenzy trying to pry voters' fingers off Obama's lever in the voting booths on the 4th. Hopefully not literally, but you get the point….

America, we ARE better than…this.

-Peace

L AM A REPUBLICAN   October 9th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

mcsame/palin u lost my vote today.shame on u meet at ohio .shame on u.

obama 08 012

leslie   October 9th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Same old smear tactics, dirty politics and Mccain/Palin call themselves the reformers? Republicans better be careful raising Obamas teenage drug use, Cindy Mccain was stealling drugs from charity to consume them! What goes around, comes around!

Here we go
Barack/Biden the true reformers

Michael Dunn   October 9th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

You know I think ti's amazing to watch the Obama campaign stay focused on the issues. So since they won't say I'll pose the question. I watched Sarah Palin rail against Obama and his ties to Ayers, mean while she's married to a man that was a member of the Alaska Independence Party till August of this Year! Now this is a party that wants to secede from the United States, look this up people. Next we have McCain who's been closely tied to Charles Keeting and was a member of the Keeting 5, or his service on an advisory board for Council For World Freedom, a group with very controversial aid to the Nicaraguan Contras.

Okay here's the new plan for McCain, obviously he has completely abandoned his honor in this race so he has two paths to the presidency. A. all this fear mongering actually works and Americans take a complete leave over their senses and vote for this man, or B. one of these whack jobs at his rallies decides he's going to save America from a potential terrorist becoming President. This is a very very dangerous game McCain and Palin are playing; I just hope that people realize this for what it is; the desperate maneuvers of a loosing campaign. McCain should be ashamed of himself!

Kathy   October 9th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

The more the Republicans smear, the more they drive voters to vote for Obama. How stupid do they think we are? Americans are tired of this crap.

John McCain and Sarah Palin have turned into a cancer on the face of America.

Bobby tray   October 9th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Will it ever end?

It's Ronald   October 9th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

They really need to get over this 60’s artifact and start arresting the Wall Street criminals responsible for our financial meltdown.

ines   October 9th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Desperate and Pathetic. Looks EXTREMELY weak, McCain……………….

thomas   October 9th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

McCain guru linked to subprime crisis
Source: POLITICO By LISA LERER | 3/28/08 2:06 PM EDT
The general co-chairman of John McCain’s presidential campaign, former Sen. Phil Gramm (R-Texas), led the charge in 1999 to repeal a Depression-era banking regulation law that Democrat Barack Obama claimed on Thursday contributed significantly to today’s economic turmoil. Gramm’s role in the swift and dramatic recent restructuring of the nation’s investment houses and practices didn’t stop there. A year after the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act repealed the old regulations, Swiss Bank UBS gobbled up brokerage house Paine Weber. Two years later, Gramm settled in as a vice chairman of UBS’s new investment banking arm.
Later, he became a major player in its government affairs operation. According to federal lobbying disclosure records, Gramm lobbied Congress, the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department about banking and mortgage issues in 2005 and 2006. During those years, the mortgage industry pressed Congress to roll back strong state rules that sought to stem the rise of predatory tactics used by lenders and brokers to place homeowners in high-cost mortgages. For his work, Gramm and two other lobbyists collected $750,000 in fees from UBS’s American subsidiary. In the past year, UBS has written down more than $18 billion in exposure to subprime loans and other risky securities and is considering cutting as many as 8,000 jobs.

lisa   October 9th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

once a drug user and a liar always the same so goes the same for his friends… people wake up"< this man is a joke .. not to mention a danger to all of us .. vote Mc Cain/Palin.. whats is wrong with all or you

Briana   October 9th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

If Ayers is a terrorist why is he a college professor? Walking free in the streets of Chicago. How about McCain and his republicans friends lock him up?
I guess it's not that big of a deal.

nikki   October 9th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

the executives who have this country in the current economic mess are terrorist!

McCain/Palin 2008!!!   October 9th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

I'm sick of how this election has turned so ugly. Shame on you Obama!

Dee Dee   October 9th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

And this is going to save the economy….HOW??????

Greg   October 9th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

How does talking about Ayers help me with my loan situation? Seriously, I couldn't care less about Ayers. I want to hear answers to the issues, namely the economy.

P.S. All this talk about Obama's past makes me want to get this book. Thanks Republicans for stirring my interest.

Shirley-Ohio   October 9th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

ACORN SHOULD BE FULLY INVESTIGATED AND I BET YOU WILL FIND THAT IT IS THE REPUBLICANS BEHIND ALL THIS VOTER FRAUD.

young grad   October 9th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

This is all they have to work with now? Come on, is everyone who makes there way in Chicago a bad person? No. Just because you work with someone doesn't mean accept their values.

KC   October 9th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Perhaps in the future the two sides (republican & democrat) can clone a baby from perfect parents with perfect family lines. Then each side can put the baby in a box and feed them nothing but media from each sides prospective. Then when the child reaches about 56 years old they would release their canidats and present them to the world on an election year. There would be nothing the other side could say bad about them. Wow what a Brave New World it would be.

Ann   October 9th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Why is truth "disgusting" to so many of you?

Refusing to be brainwashed..   October 9th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Why is Obama so great again? I live in Chicago, explain to me how he has made our public school systems any better. I'm going with the unpopular vote because I've seen these promises broken first hand. Of course, living in Illinois my vote will not count, but someone please explain to me what gives you confidence he can run this country? I feel so many people are being brainwashed and I hope you brace yourself for broken promises if he gets your vote. Of course, I will support him if he gets elected because he will be our President.

obama   October 9th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

I find it amazing that all of you are so brainwashed that you can not even grasp the magnitude of the Ayers situation.It is about his judgement. If in his personal life he surrounds himself around people like ayers, wright and all the others what kind of people will he surround himself with when he has the power of the u.s. presidency. It is a legitimate question folks and one you yourselves should be asking and thinking about.

BJGT   October 9th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Time to denounce and reject the Annenberg Foundation for appointing Ayers to its education board. How dare them choose a rehabilitated, unconvicted, never-killed-anyone failed terrorist who won a citizen of the year award forty years after he turned himself in!

pc   October 9th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Both Obama and Ayers served on the Annenberg Foundation board. Isn't Mrs. Annenberg a major bundler, fundraiser for McCain? How come that is not brought up to the McCain campaign?

Don't Vote For Hate   October 9th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Is there any depth McCain and Palin won't sink to? I guess they are trying to distract us from the Palin ethics violation report due tomorrow - the one that is going to be really bad because her husband admitted the vendetta…….

It is still unfathomable to me why anyone would pick someone being investigated for ethics violations as their running mate. It makes no sense whatsoever! Or did every other republican and independent in the country say 'no'?

scott h   October 9th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Yeah real stupid, its normal for good people to have friends like Ayers! You are who you hang out with, period!

vic nashville,Tn   October 9th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Why Obama doesn’t want to talk about his life from 1981 to 1983 and 1985 to 1987

Because he can’t get vote from single mom

Christine El Paso   October 9th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

This line of attack didn't work for Hillary why in the world do they think it's going to work this time around?

jules   October 9th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Why is this not important to you people? Obama has close ties to this man. Not only did they launch Obama's political career at Ayers house but Obama's wife worked with Ayers' wife at her lawfirm. They served on a board and worked closely together. Obama out and out lied when he said "he's just a guy in my neighborhood". Obama also listened to his radical preacher for over 20 years without knowing that he preached hatred for America. You have got to be totally ignorant to think that there isn't a connection. Obama hangs out with people that hate America. These are facts. It isn't "supposedly" - it is! For all of you to say that it doesn't matter when it so directly points to Obama's character and judgment is wrong. And it should be an important issue in this election, just as the economy and the war in Iraq. Can you honestly say you have absolute trust in Obama and his judgment to do what is best for you and me? I can't.

Kathy from N.C.   October 9th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

What is the game plan total civil unrest? Are we going to return to riots, hate. Is that what McCain/Palin are seeking? Is it that if I am losing I will seek and destroy everything. I am frightened. This is not the way to lead. Hearing a person in a crowd to shout to kill someone and you not call that type of behavior unacceptable is definitely not acceptable to me and should not be acceptable to any American.

Jerry in MPLS   October 9th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

How come know one ever say's anything about the Judge in the Ayers case? If someone is putting bombs under police car's and trying to bomb Goverment buildings, they should still be in jail. 40 or 50 years later. This is'nt Obama's deal it's the Justice system's deal.

carmen   October 9th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

The Obama Ayers relationship is a real stretch. However, Palin's involvement in the radical anti-American Alaska Independence Party goes deep and is documented.

Scott L   October 9th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Liberal hypocrites. If McCain was buddies with Ayers, he would be crucified by the media.

Not sure who is being polled but liberals are in for a rude awakening when Obama gets destroyed by McCain in the general election.

Erika   October 9th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

I feel bad for Ayers, this man has turned his life around and done a lot of honorable things in adulthood but now he is getting trashed! I bet he never expected to have a campaign ad based on him…

MN   October 9th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

I would challenge anyone to find one person involved in the support of education in Chicago (especially involved with Annenberg) who doesn't know William Ayers.

Annenberg's widow just endorsed John McCain over the weekend. She thought Ayers was a stand up enough person to allow him to serve on the Annenberg board.

Does that make Annenberg a terrorist, too? And therefore John McCain is a terrorist as well??

This whole thing is so ridiculous.

If McCain and his campaign are so genuinely concerned about this connection, why are they just now talking about it?

I'll tell you why. They know the accusation is ridiculous, and they're afraid they're going to lose.

McCain is now running the nasty campaign he swore he wouldn't.

indy chris   October 9th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Senator McCain, how many times have you committed an act of ADULTERY?

No doubt too many to count.

GA4OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

so palin is under investigation and now mccain

hmm…

are we supposed to ignore this?

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

David Goldman for OBAMA   October 9th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

MEMO TO JOHN MCCAIN:

YOU HAVE LOST !!!

IF YOU EVER LOVED THIS COUNTRY,

IF YOU EVER LOVED HER PEOPLE,

IF YOU EVER REMEMBER HAVING HONOR,

STOP !!!!

WE ARE IN TROUBLE & DON'T NEED THIS.

Toks Oke   October 9th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

And the Republicans were supposed to be the righteous one!!!!

Chris Columbus   October 9th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

What a sad day to see a decorated war hero reduce himself to this. Is Jerry Springer running his campaign?

Maryland   October 9th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Silly

America think for you   October 9th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

The RNC ticket is living in the past. We want to know what are their plan for now and for the future economy. They seem to stuck in the past trying to tie Barack to staff that happen when he was eight years old. McCain was an adult when Keating 5 happened. He knew what he was doing and we need to question his character and Palin character for firing that guy because he refused to fire her ex brother in law.

jo   October 9th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Sir HE WAS ONLY 8 YEARS OLD ……CAN YOU READ ME……KEATING 5 WHEN YOU WERE 50 YEARS OLD. THE ECONOMY STUPID.

nana bruno   October 9th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

shame ou you Mccain.
we have 26 more days left for this mess to stop
i can't take this anymore.i am tired and sick for all this negative campaign.don't worry it will all be over very soon

Nia Hussein- Phoenix, AZ   October 9th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

So as the economy is tanking Cadaverick want to throw mor mud and then hide behind moose burgers skirt…he won't do it to Obama's face

Ras in Rome   October 9th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Yeah, Obama! At least he led a normal life, The Republican party is and always has been a fear mongering, morally corrupt group of big mouths. Their attempts to 'control' the population through the use of SS tactics (read National Security Agency) and other extreme dictator-like practices is well documented throughout the entire history of the party. Their lies, unethical behavior, condescending attitude and propensity toward 'do as I say, not as i do' is legendary. Throw out the bums while we still have some semblance of freedom.

Dr. Proctor, PHD   October 9th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

As a teen, I smoked pot, drank beer, ate pop rocks without dying like
Mikey, turned my eyelids inside out, tried a little LSD(while listening to
Seals and Crofts Hummingbird), popped wheelies on my motorcycle,
rang doorbells and ran. BUT THEN I GREW UP.

(I am now the Chief of the neurosurgery department of the best
hospital in the country).

I won't t tell which one for obvious reasons.

Democrats Rock!

Stacie-Ann   October 9th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

John McCain is the lowest person and the most desperate person i have ever seen. McCain!! Here's a Advice give people reasons to vote for you and Lay off Sen.OBAMA… Americans are smart and it hurt me so much that all you can do is try to slam Sen. Obama… Same on you John McCain… Have some dignity and honor in you old days….

only for Hill until now   October 9th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

I am sure this will make it on the liberal CNN blog…

love you Barack… you are everything this country needs….
(wink, wink)

let's see.

Turnabout is fair play   October 9th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

No Hillary = No Obama October 9th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Ayers is a self-righteous radical, always was, always will be. He should have been jailed and it was just fumbling of the evidence that he wasn't. We call that a criminal.
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Sounds like McCain you're describing, he got out of being put in jail because of his connections in the Senate, McCain is still a criminal who got off.

Mary   October 9th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

As I watched my 401k lose $10,000 in ONE day, McCain is talking about this crap. How about a workable solution or don't you have one?

Stop this stupid stuff. The American people are losing.

lily ny   October 9th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

what a joke the mccain and palin ticket is. They are definitely changing the subject on the economy. America is not stupid maccain and palin are disgusting, old angry man, she kills moose, kills wolves from helipcopters, she has no knowledge or experience how come no one is taking about todd palin he admitted to trying to fire the state trooper,
this is disgusting.,

P u m a for Hill   October 9th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

If the shoe fits Obama junkie boy. You are pathetic and nothing, NOTHING but a egocentric arrogant S.O.B.

I didn't fall for your hype and I am ashamed that so many of my fellow Americans have.

Where's the BEFF Obama boy?
NO BEEF, NOBAMA!!!

What's wrong with McCain???   October 9th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

NEVER OBAMA wrote on October 9th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Also, Michelle obama and Ayers were co-workers together at Sidney & Austin.The four of them were friends.
Ayer's paid for obama's education. No one knows for sure if he even attented Columbia.The records are sealed.
What was obama doing in the early 80's in Chicago?
He also was a lawyer for and trained ACORN.
———————————————————————————————-LMAO - "Never Obama" u r too funny. are you even serious??? I can't stop laughing…LOL

That one 08′

meeze   October 9th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Is this really what our country has come down to. Noone is really looking at the big picture here. Here we have someone running for president that is getting slamed for someone he knew in the past. Has anyone forgot that Mccain has been in the White house with the one and only George W. Bush standing side-by-side next to this man for the past 8 years even after losing to him twice. All I have to say is there better be something in everyones mind about that. You gotta love this country. God help us.

ohio   October 9th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

cry me a river GOP you guys lost this time sorry it wont work. DEMS 08!!

Moe, NY   October 9th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Pure republican sleaze.

reggie   October 9th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

All the skeletons in unqualified Obama's closet are starting to surface. Well, at least we are beginning to know something about this guy other than the fact that heis a great speaker.

tpipe Owosso MI   October 9th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

For everyone who believes this is swiftboating I have one question to Sen. Obama
Would you forget and/or work with Bin Laden thirty years from now?

America think for you   October 9th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

There is no political connection between Barack and that man. Keating 5 did put some money into McCain pocket.

FactCheck   October 9th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

The Dems should counter by re-releasing the flyers from the 2000 election that suggested that McCain fathered a black baby out of wedlock. Hey, Bush said it was true and Bush and McCain are great buddies so he would never lie.

Nija   October 9th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

I had great respect for you McCain and now I hand it over to Obama. I am sorry.

BJ   October 9th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Too many shady characters in his past… and they would still be around IF he hadn't been called on it.

OBAMA = ACORN =SUBPRIME LOANS =VOTER FRAUD

How can anyone in good conscience vote for a man who is so far left, that is beyond liberal?

Chris in Va.   October 9th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Republicans have NOTHING on Senator Obama and it just KILLS THEM!!!!!….and I love it!

THAT ONE AND THE OTHER ONE '08!!!!

Nate Myers   October 9th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

I've stuck to the center in this political campaign for a long time, but these low, muckraking tactics are starting to build up for me. I'm not sure I can handle much more of this before I make a solid choice to vote for Obama/Biden.

Obama/Biden have had their own issues with politics of integrity, but their muckraking slams have been a gust of wind in the hurricane of McCain's politics. He's not the same man I respected in 2000.

Janice   October 9th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

They smile in your face, all the time they wanna take your place, The backstabbers. This is getting worse than ugly, but as they say alls fair in love and politics. Or is it? Who will pay? As always the taxpayer.

Marcia Boyd   October 9th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

I am sick of hearing about Lew Ayres, Rev Wright,(Im surprised they didnt bring up Lewis Farrakhan) Im sick of people trying to make Obama look bad Why dont they stick to the issues and stay on them and never got off of them

Jordan in NC   October 9th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

I cannot wait to vote on election day! Every time that Mccain/Palin release a new ad, they drive more and more people away from their campaign. The republican ways of the past do not work with the people of today. People are smarter now and read into things instead of believing everything that the GOP says on a bogus ad. It has been their strategy for years and years. Make up so many lies about the other party with hopes that enough americans will not read into them and believe enough of them to vote for us. Instead of spending millions of your dollars you received trying to belittle the better candidate, why not tell us what you want to do with the economy, the country, and the world. We have heard plenty about how little you think of "that one" but nothing about what you and "short bus rider" Palin, but what about what really matters in this country. Education standards being raised, money pumped into technology that the rest of the world has had for years, Economy being lifted instead of weighed down. If you vote for McCain/Palin this election, you will be hating yourself in about 6 months when you realize how terrible your decision was. Instead of basing your decision on race, or gender, base it on the principles and policies that really will help this country become what they have claimed to be for its entire existence: "The Greatest Country in the World.

OBAMA/BIDEN for change, for hope, and for future.

Poetic Justice   October 9th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Desperate people do desperate things and McCain is desperate!

Ons   October 9th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

If Sarah Pelins, husband Todd belonged to the radical group that advocated for Alaska recession from the United States as late as 2002. Don’t they really get a shamed to be talking a bout Obama’s relationship with William Ayers, then Obama was 8 years old what connection was there? And then William Ayers is reformed professor now
Todd Pelin was member Alaska independent party as late as 2002 that’s scarier than the rubbish they are trying to smear Obama with because that lady will be a heart beat away from being a president. And the Husband was registered member of AIP- radical group that was pushing for Alaska recession from the United States.
Can Sarah Pelin answer something.

Ken in Pisgah Forest   October 9th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Okay, John, so Obama is not perfect, but we heard you lived with Communists for 5 years.

My advice is go positive or lose. No one believes your inuendo or considers it important anyway.

Ryan   October 9th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

You Obama supporters are ridiculous. It doesn't matter what the RNC has to say because you left wing nuts aren't going to listen to anything.

Your Democratic lead Congress has done nothing to fix the economy, nothing to end the war, nothing to help you. And you sit here bashing McCain.

McCain is not Bush. And Obama is not Clinton.

Steve - southern Illinois   October 9th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

It would be nice if CNN would report on Sarah Palin's connection to the radical Alaska Independence Party.

Gezellig   October 9th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

McCain, every time you ask "Who is Barack Obama?", all I can think of is "The next President of the United States."

Teresa, Georgia   October 9th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Tired of the smears, the fear tactics and the nasty campaign…which gave me much motivation to go out and vote today.

Obama/Biden….all the way!!!

susie   October 9th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Something is fishy here. Our economy sucks, yet, Obama says the majority of his money is coming from everyday people. People are whinning but can still send Obama money? Someone is not telling the truth.

Just Me   October 9th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Obama's camp needs to respond to these false propaganda. FactCheck.org clearly stated that these allegations are false. Air a counter ad before this gets out of hand.

Obama 08

same old same old tactics:bush, rove,limbaugh   October 9th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

my friends
this is the only think joe mccain and the republicans guided by rove adn limbaugh know to do

oh yes palin too.

the more they attack the more they appear like bush
the more they attack the less people want to have them in our government

Dr. Proctor, PHD   October 9th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

. . . When I was a teenager, I smoked a little pot, Ate pop rocks
without dying like Mikey, turned my eyelids inside out, popped wheelies
on the freeway with my motorbike, drank beer, did a little LSD(while
listening to Seals and Crofts Hummingbird), rang doorbells and ran.
AND THEN I GREW UP.

I am now a chief neurosurgeon at the best hospital in the country.

(I won't say which one for obvious reasons).

Democrats Rock!

cecil   October 9th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

If Sen. Obama Is "Palling" around With Terrorist, What Does That Say About The "NSA" And The "FBI"!

Indycats   October 9th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

TO Never Obama

What planet are you from??????? Didn't graduate from Columbia? Didn't graduate from Harvard? Wow, just think how many people would have to be in on the biggest conspiracy plan in the world.

Why are you afraid of an educated person leading this country?

Why are you showing your lack of understanding of the real issues?

Why have you never gotten on other sites on the Web than weird blogs? Try Wikipedia: Barack Obama for starters. Or is an encyclopedia lying too?

BKB   October 9th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter. I hope McCain keeps going because all of the Bush supporters I know are livid about the economy and dont care about Ayers. I thought for sure these folks would jump on this trash like they did Wilie Horton and the swiftboaters but I was wrong. They want to know why he voted for he bailout. They are feeling raped by this administration. THey are critising his nasally voice and oveuse of "my friends". As depressed as I am about my own investments I warms my heart that for the first time in my 46 years I am on the same page as my republican family. They won't vote Obama but they won't turn out for MccAin either. Keep going with your winning strategy and Obama will win in a landside. You don't get the pick the questions McSame. It the economy stupid!

Laurajane in CA   October 9th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

This is the same crap they tried in 2000 and in 2004…
same old, same old…….
Don't fall for it this time !!!

VOTE for HOPE!!

Xavier   October 9th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Its not going to work McCain! Come November I am voting to send your racist heart down the sewer where it belongs. While your at it, take that idiot Palin down with you.

Obama for President   October 9th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

"Old" (like McCain) tactics that won't work (like McCain) this time around.

McCains-a-loosa   October 9th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Well, no ideas or solutions from McCain/Palin…just inciting riots and violence. I thought that if one did that, one would be searched out by the Secret Service and jailed, but I guess not McCain/Palin.

Those republicans are going to be awfully dissappointed!!

cece   October 9th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Palin claims to be this christion woman, well God is love and not hate why did she allow such hatred to be yelled out at her rally. She should have immediately made a statement rejecting any type of hate. Shes fake

Ron   October 9th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

In 2000 McCain, while talking about Bush and Rove, said:
"Sooner or later people are going to figure out that if all you run is negative attack ads you don't have much of a vision for the future, or you're not ready to articulate it."
He spoke his future…google the quote yourself

Michael McManus   October 9th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Up until the last three days or so I was on the fence and consider myself to be a John McCain fan. He has sold his soul and his character is completely shot. He is getting worse everyday and the ridiculous attacks on Obama have caused me to puke. I will not vote vote for him and will ask everyone I know - why they would. He's a BS - bully. Address the issues, answer the questions or just fold it up. Not even a pretty girl from Alaska helps - that's a stunt as well.

What McJoke!!!!!!!!!!

We need a real leader!

Ted:Canada   October 9th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Sarah would be in jail in Canada - if she came here!

Section 319 deals with hate speech:

"If it can be shown that the speech was so abusive that it was likely to incite listeners or readers into violent action against an identifiable group, and if the the speech was made in a public place, then a person could be convicted.

And the speech would have to ocured in Canada…

Obama 08   October 9th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

To No Hillary= No Obama and No Obama

Sarah Palin and Todd Palin were part of the Alaskan Independence Party and quoted that they should continue doing a good job. By they way, I call them a terrorist and a CRIMINAL.

Do your research on these people before bashing Obama. I guess you are no educated enough to read and understand

Not4Obama   October 9th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

I would suggest you Obama lovers go to Foxnews.com and read about ACORN's attempts to register voters mutliple times. I am from Ohio and this article makes me want to puke! I am tired of CNN not getting out the important issues like voter fraud! Anything to keep Obama on top!

Kate Fergus   October 9th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

You can always tell a man's character by how he reacts when the chips are down.

Well, McCain has NO Character!! His is a very dishonorable man. How could he stoop so low!!

Obama/Biden '08

park more   October 9th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

I am so happy that I just convinced two demacrat freinds to vote McCain…….. The work will not stop……. Obama is empty and Democrat are responsible for us crisis….. Bad game.. Pushing obama will put you in history, well I prefer Palin history……… By the way cnn people saying that obama is very smart because he went to harvard……… think about this lie….yes he went to harvard because he belong to ……………

Annie, Atlanta   October 9th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Mr. Ayers was a vietnam war protester who took it too far, of course, 40 years ago. 40!!! What does that have to do with wall street bottoming out and me wondering what my heating bills are going to look like this winter, and whether my retired mom is going to see another decrease in medical and ss benefits? This is beyond absurd. This is dangerous, and McCain knows it.

OIF VET   October 9th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

GOP=Cowards
Someone tell me if the GOP still has any adults or backbone for that matter.

Will, in Richmond, VA   October 9th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Oh Gimme a BREAK!!!

All this has been covered. Obama has been open about this.

Ryan   October 9th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

NEVER OBAMA, you dont even have a clue what you are talking about.

KevinPenn Sr Alabama [Teamsters Local 402]   October 9th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

We are not surprise at the bush-mccain smear tatics..Go Obama/Biden 08

HouseDiva   October 9th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Here we go again….

The McSame camp going LOW..LOW. ..LOW.. LOw.. LOw.. Low low low….

E.C.Coleman   October 9th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

HEY GIA IN LOS ANGELES, CA…………………….NO, THIS IS NOT swiftboating. THIS IS TRUTH THAT YOU JUST DON'T WANT TO HEAR OR ACCEPT ABOUT YOUR PRECIOUS FRAUD OBAMA. HE's a LIAR AND A FRAUD …………BOTH OF WHICH YOU SWALLOWED!!! LEARN TO READ……..EDUCATE YOURSELF. DON"T SPEND ALL YOUR TIME PLAYING HOOPS WITH THE KOOL KATS LIKE OBAMA…..

Aaron from Battleground Ohio   October 9th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Not gonna work this time! When an ARG poll shows that Obama is ahead by 8 points in West Virginia, it's time to be very concerned. Let's not take this for granted, BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!

Just be prepared for EXTREMELY disgusting attacks by the repubs in the next 27 days!

Loitering   October 9th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

You know Obama needs to address this there is to many cretins out there that just eat this stuff up, never questioning or doubting that its true. I find it amusing that in 1997 Ayers won citizen of the year from the city of chicago. Pick up a Chicago newspaper and see what they are saying about Ayers you ignorant morons. Obama and Ayers served together on the Anberg Foundation as in Walter Anberg a righty supporter and as I understand a good friend of Ronald Reagans. This info has been vetted and is old news! John McCain has worked with Robert Byrd a senator with long ago ties to the KKK does that McCains a member too. Of course not, this kind of logic is BS, you right wing nuts need to go buy yourself a clue.

Obama 2008   October 9th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

This is what I call desperation at its highest. Silly Old man has nothing to tell us and he is hoping that swiftboat tactic will save him. Not this time around. Sorry old man. YOu are out of touch with reality. Serious issues are killing us here and you are talking about Ayers. What about you and the keating 5. Take the log out of your eyes before you can point at another person. Old man you need to rest because Yes we ca.

D from Ashburn, VA   October 9th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

…. that is all McCain and his team can do to help the economy? They are trying to change the topic of the day when millions of people in america lost a LOT of money and their solution is what? Attack ads on Obama over something that is so irrelevant today.

To McCain and the republican party - you are the party of yesterday!

Independant   October 9th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

McCain is done. He has no honor left.

Ryan   October 9th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

My god, MCCAIN/PALIN ARE LIARS, HYPOCRITES, AND FRAUDS! I am getting sick of tired of them since they got nothing to talk about but attacking Obama.

your average girl   October 9th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

oh come on!

my stocks have plummeted and I'm feeling poorer than ever and all McCain's camp is doing is nitpicking issues that we already discussed 10 months ago???

We've talked about Obama's name before. We've talked about drugs before. We've talked about Obama's religion before. We've talked about Ayers before. How about we talk about the ECONOMY now and figure out how I'm supposed to survive this economic crisis.

Indycats   October 9th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

What in the world is McCain thinking, allowing this kind of trash to subjugate the economic crisis? Who cares if Obama knows Ayers.

Why in the world would McCain allow shouting threats from his rally people? what is happening to Americans?

This is a terribly sad commentary on the public on either side that would yell death threats to anyone!

I am so worried that people live on blogs, don't read good periodicals, take the word of any e-mail and close their minds to what the other side has to say.

What is happening to America? iNDYCATS

Jack Six Pack   October 9th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Did William Ayers cause this mess on Wall street?

Did William Ayers deregulate the banks in this country?

Did William Ayers cause my 401K account to lose over 66% of its value?

Get real republicans, your corruption has stolen our retirement - what do you have to say about THAT?

Kevin   October 9th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

First…I would like to know why CNN keeps closing the comments once a couple of republicans get on.

Second…could you imagine if McCain had these ties…or used drugs?!?! The dems would be all over it and Obama would benifit from it too. This whole election goes to show that the media really does control American thoughts. Please people…think for yourself!!!

Jared in Canada   October 9th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Any politician who tried to slag his opponent with such asinine ads would never win here in the Great White North. It certainly doesn't look very Presidential to see Senator McCain resort to such blatant mud-slinging. Not the side of you that you want to the world to see.

Andrea   October 9th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

If McCain had been a pal of a terrorist you would all crucify him. What a bunch of hypocrites! Obama has changed his story on his affiliation. Why the flip flop?- he has something to hide.

cecil   October 9th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Sen. McCain And Gov. Palin, How Many Times Have You Look Into The Camera And Lied, Smear, Distorted, And Spinned The Truth!

By The Way Gov. Palin, We Haven't Forgotten About Your Ties To "AIP"!

Where Just Waiting For The Right Moment To Release iT!

Remember How Fast, The Keating Five 10 Minute Video Showed Up!

Sumi, CA   October 9th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Unbelievable and such hate. McCain has just lost this election. How can he even think we American's want this type of character leading and respresenting us! Such a shame…

Insulted   October 9th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

I think the more appropriate question is why did Ayres pick Obama? What is it that Ayres saw in Obama that he liked so much?

E.C.Coleman   October 9th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

How did Ayers stay out of Jail? Boy, if he did something like bombing the Pentagon in these times, Ayers would be put under the jail, for the rest of his life. That's exactly where he belongs now. How does this Terrorist get to TEACH ???? Makes No Sense.

JN   October 9th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

NEVER OBAMA…you're a lying sack of crap!!!!

Peter of Oregon   October 9th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

I can't vote for a man who'd cheat on his wife over and over again with various women and then cheat on her for 9 months with Cindy before getting a divorce.

I'll be voting for "that one" in November.

joan   October 9th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

I've got enormous info (negative and positive) about Obama from all the media and sources during this long election season, then I got to know about him enough to figure out who he is, and I got to like him enough to vote for him. BUT actually I really DON'T KNOW about MCCAIN and Palin and Cindy. Mccain says he knows how to fix economy, how to win war, how to do this, how to do that…But What did he fix in the ecomony during his long years in Washington? Which war did he win? Is he a real war hero? Was he really tortured in prison? Who proved that? Was he a good pilot? Why did he crash down 5 planes? How dare he cheated on his wife? How smart is he? Is he smart enough to lead the country? Is he really healthy? How much does he know about Palin? Does he really love America? Does he really care about the people? Why doesn't he explain of the KEATING FIVE in front of the public? etc.

Jr   October 9th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

cnn post this please dont put awaiting moderation on me
.
JOHN McCain!! TELL ME ABOUT UR STORY OF KEATING 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THIS!! I KNOW JOHN MCCAIN IS VERY DANGEROUS AND STEALING MO MONEY .. I DO NOT TRUST JOHN MCCAIN!

VOTE OBAMA 08

Geraldine   October 9th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Unreal. The more of this I hear the more money I send to Obama. Saw McCain today and he looks and acts like he's confused. can't even read from his notes.

Will in Carson City   October 9th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

It's funny to see all the Dems up in arms over this — yet if it were McCain in this EXACT situation, all the Dems would be applauding the whole thing.

ken   October 9th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

is it not a crime if a felon is a co chairman of a presidential campain, if so why is charles keating the co chairman of mc cains campain. when this country is in such a bad is a man with a criminal record of stealing money , millions of dollars ,and almost cost mc cain his seat how can he be in this position,when he has a felenoy . ken

Lori   October 9th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Who is this Annenberg person who endorsed McCain? Didn't she serve with Bill Ayers on some Committe? Well, well, well… I guess that means McCain is palling around with people who pal around with terrorist!!!

People take this one and run with it! The GOP is in for a rude awakening!

travis   October 9th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

It's more alarming that Sarah Palin's husband wants Alaska to succeed from the USA — that's treason.

Kelley James   October 9th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Dear Never Obama we need intellectual's to run our country if you want to excel. McCain and Palin does not appear to be. Look at the way the run their campaign and look at Obama's. If he McCain cannot even manage his campaign well, how is going to manage American when she is in financial turmoil. It does not matter if a man is black or white if he has the capability we should vote.

SOUTHERN HOTTIE   October 9th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

SWIFTBOATING WILL NOT WORK THIS TIME!

WE ARE NOT LOW-INFORMATION CITIZENS!!!!

GO OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!

YES WE CAN!

cecil   October 9th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Gov. Palin And Her I Hate America Pals, "AIP"

Sandy   October 9th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

NEVER OBAMA, IN THE EARLY 80′S OBAMA WAS A TEEN YOUNG ADULT MAYBE MADE SOME MISTAKES IN HIS LIFETIME…BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? I'M SURE EVERYONE AT SOME POINT AND TIME DELT WITH SOME UGLY PEOPLE AND MADE A CHOICE TO STEP AWAY WHEN THINGS BECAME CLEAR ABOUT THEIR CHARACTER. SO DON'T ACT LIKE YOUR POOP DON'T STINK.

Deb, Allentown,PA   October 9th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

McCain and Palin are desperate and disgusting.

Ali   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Never Obama you must be on something. They didn't even meet until after Obama finished school. I won't even bother with the other obsurdities you are spewing.

SCOTT   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

SHAME ON MCCAIN AND THE RIGHT WING REPUBLICAN PARTY. THE PARTY HAS SOLD OUT AMERICAN FOR THE ILLUSION GAME. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO COUNTRY FIRST AND NOT CAMPAIGN FIRST.

AMERICAN HAS REAL ISSUES AND WE NEED REAL LEADERSHIPS!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Ted:Canada   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

IN CANADA

SARAH WOULD BE BROUGHT TO TRIAL

The Criminal Code of Canada: Hate Propaganda:
"Hate Propaganda" section of the Criminal Code of Canada (Section 318 & 319) prohibited the expression of hatred against — or the advocacy of genocide of — four "identifiable groups:" people distinguished by their "color, race, religion or ethnic origin."

The RCMP will get her if she crosses the border!

Carol Peterson   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

This is the reason I'm voting straight Democrat this year. Weed out as many of the Republican liars and do-nothings as we can.

CJ/PA   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Methinks it's time to call Pastor Moothy back in to try cast out the witchcraft which has permeated the entire McCain campaign! This time, though, we should add a Jesuit Priest to perform an Exorcism, as the campaign has morphed from ugly and nasty to pure EVIL!

Will18E   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Ayers who? Never heard of him.
Waste your $$$ GOP, whiling going negative, for it will get Obamma even closer to the W.H.

Christine   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Go Away McSame & Failin - PLEASE For The Sake Of This Great Country
Obama/Biden 2008

Phil Newton in Murphy, Oregon   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

That all you got?

Pathetic.

Don   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

If you can't win on the issues, take the low road and try personal attacks to distract the voters. The republicans know they have put us in this financial situation by deregulating the financial industry and can't argue their stance for improving the economy. The trickle down theroy hasn't worked. This is their last ditch effort to divert the publics attention but it won't work this time.

Obama/Biden 08

Yuck!   October 9th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

McCain you are scum of the earth.

Joe in C-land   October 9th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

There is nothing as dangerous or pathetic as a demagogue - Palin and the McCains. This has to end, they are inciting trouble for their own benefit. These are difficult times that need character, honesty, integrity and smarts - Obama and Biden. America, this is to important for games and the dark side of human nature. We are better than this!

Obama   October 9th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

CNN I betcha if you find out what was promised or paid to the first dude to take the entire BLAME for the abuse of power case in Alaska, you would get extra credit? wink…..wink!!!!!

Katrina   October 9th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

At least Ayers has been vetted, and is now a Professor at a major
university. Who is Sara Palin?

(We still don't know.)

Donna   October 9th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Yet they fail to mention that Obama and Ayers met at the house of one of McCane's CURRENT supporters……………

Dave   October 9th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

This has become pathetic, I am an Independent and I was hoping the issues would be discussed. McCain and Palin just want to divert from the issues. I now know how I am voting. Keep it up and you will alienate more independents.

For McCain   October 9th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

It is pretty sad that Obama supporters are pointing the finger at McCain and Palin when it is clear that Obama admitted he used drugs in his book. We should be concerned about every aspect of our canidates character . I would much rather have a president who has served our country with honor, experience and integrity. As well as a vice president who keeps it real and tells you the truth not what you want to hear. We all need to stop listening to the media and the rhetoric. Its quite obvious that the media has been bought by the Obama campaign. As far as Obama's campaign strategy its ironic how there was a fundmental difference between the two campaigns at the start of this election and now Obamas plan has changed to the point of it sounds alot like McCains…. or is it? Is Obama telling you what you want to hear, just to get elected the first black president?

Ron L   October 9th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

AMERICA…WAKE UP..Do not let up the pressure on the McCain campaign to allow the GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN to do interviews on the Sunday morning NEWS show, WITHOUT DADDY McCain by her side. If she is so qualified there should be NO FEAR in allowing her to meet with Wolfe Biltzer, Campbell Brown, Tom Borkaw, etc. BEFORE the election….DO NOT LET UP…KEEP COMPLAINING..it is only the way it MIGHT happen. this is a woman that COULD become the Vice President and/or President of the greatest nation on the planet!!!

MN   October 9th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

I would challenge anyone to find one person who is actively involved in education support and reform in Chicago who doesn't know Ayers. This is pathetic.

I also think it's interesting that this whole Ayers thing hasn't been important since the nominations were accepted…

IT'S IMPORTANT TO MCCAIN AND PALIN NOW BECAUSE THEY'RE LOSING!!!!

This has nothing to do with them being "concerned" about the issue… It's a campaign tactic and nothing more.

SC for Obama   October 9th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Can anybody say "desperate?" McCain and Palin, it's over guys. Make this your farewell tour, thank the fools that were voting Republican yet again, and ride off into the sunset. America is better off without either of you!

E.C.Coleman   October 9th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

It's about time the RNC publicized this issue. The American People have a right to know each and every single fact about Barack Hussein Obama. Obama has received a FREE RIDE as a Democratic Candidate and has the networks pulling strings and backing his every word. Obama is NO SAVIOR and he is NO ONE SPECIAL. Obama is just an unqualified guy who's a COMPLETE Fraud playing a Kool Hoops Playing Kat trying to grab the POWER and the PERKS of this office. Obama is the very SAME AS "I smoked marijuanna, but I did NOT inhale!" Americans have had enough. This is OVER!

C Harris   October 9th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

People are struggling we don't care about ayers. If McCain knows that the american people care more about economics than smears why won't he stick to the issues? Why try to tear someone down or attack them with lies? Obama is dueing a great job with not responding to this nonsense that has nothing to do with our future.

Jeff   October 9th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Could we please hear some ideas from Mr. "I don't get Economics" and Josie Six Pack on how they are going to get us out of the downward spiral we are on?

Tennisguypitt   October 9th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

2 words: Keating 5!

Factcheck.org found this to be false. It didn't work for Hillary and it won't work for you now!

"That One"/Biden '08

Red   October 9th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Political stunt scorecard:

Picking Palin: FAILED
Suspending campaign to save the country: FAILED
Showing understanding of the economy: FAILED

Calling Obama a "Bad Person": …….

cecil   October 9th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

All You Gov. Palin Supporters, When's The Next "AIP" Flag Burning Event. I Here Gov. Palin Never Misses Them.

She Never Lets Her "AIP" Pals Down She'll Be There I Sure!

Craig a Texas Democrat   October 9th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

These are the Christian so called Right wing of Americans. Racist, sadistic, wealthy and dont care one bit about the issues facing the American People. Shame Shame Shame on McCain.

Q   October 9th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

I'm litterally sick to my stomach at this point..can you just pls say what you can do as President, and save us all this mess.

Jeff Brown   October 9th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

It is so sad to watch the McCain train wreck speeding forward. Just when you think McCain/Palin can not sink any lower, they trot out this stuff. Is the prize that seductive John? Important enough to make you a laughing stock who is despised and pitied?

CNN loves McCain   October 9th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

So has CNN become the McCain newsnetwork?

Stop trying to make this race close by pushing his propaganda.

Brandon   October 9th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

McLiar sure is getting desperate. It's so blatantly obvious.

Otto   October 9th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Yeah, that's great news! Well I'll tell you all what's up; everytime Democrates hear these slime, we give more.

Today I was approached by a lady on 5th. Ave Manhattan Who was collecting on behalf of the DNC. She started telling me all about Barack Obama and I stopped her and laughed out loud.
Lady, I said; I know more about him than you do. She went on to tell me how much I can help the cause. I showed her my BO/Biden button and siad I am a doner on the Internet.

The conversation continued for a while and she said the Internet is but one way to keep the movement going.

I told her everytime we hear the negatives from McCain and his clan, we give more. Needless to say I gave her a checque for $100.00.

This should have already be known to the Repubs, that we take this election seriously. You go on with your bad selves Repukes, we turn the red States blue.

Craig a Texas Democrat   October 9th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

These are the Christian so called Right wing of Americans. Racist, sadistic, wealthy and dont care one bit about the issues facing the American People.

Thomas   October 9th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

What happened to the Republican Party I used to love?

Senator McCain, You used to be an honourable man. But you and my party have changed and that makes me sad and so disappointed.

Letsgetreal   October 9th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Predictably as things get worse and worse for McCain, he abandons his pretenses at an honorable campaign and he and his surrogates go for the groin. I am offended that he wants to pander to the lowest common denominator. In doing so, he, his supporters, and the not-delightful Governor Palin are only validating the prejudices and low road values of the extreme right. I am appalled that attendees of your and Governor Palins rallies are shouting hate slogans and racist words.Too bad, Mr. McCain, that Barack Obama appeals to us to find the best in our selves and believe that together, the change we need is possible. Your only appeal is to the lowest of the low who are already prejudiced and divisive and your only hope to win seems to be your encouragement of that. We need your ilk like we need the plague.

INDEPENDENT   October 9th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

THIS IS ANOTHER RIGHT WINGED REPUBLICAN ILLUSION GAME. OBAMA WAS 8 YEARS OLD LET GET REAL WITH THE REAL ISSUES FACING AMERICA. MAYBE SOMEBODY SHOULD CHALLENGE DIRECT CONNECTIONS WITH THE KEATING SAVING AND LOAN SCANDAL.

AMERICA IS BETTER THAN THAT. PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING AND THE RIGHT WING WANTS TO PLAY THE ILLUSION AND DECEPTION GAMES! WE THE PEOPLE ARE SMARTER THEN THAT.

OBAMA 08

Robert Schrader   October 9th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

I just donated $25 more dollars to Obama. Not a lot, and the economy is tough, but when I see this pathetic garbage spewing out from the desperate, dessicated GOP, I want to do all I can as a proud American citizen to bury this hate-mongering party, so completely bereft of ideas or solutions, FOREVER.

TATANKA   October 9th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

NOBODY CARES WHAT THE RNC DOES OR SAYS. THEIR CREDIBILITY IS NIL NOBODY IS GOING TO LISTEN EXCEPT FOR THE DUMB I ONLY VOTE REPUBLICAM AND NOBODY ELSE SQUARE HEADS. THIS IS JUST ANOTHER WASTE OF MONEY THAT COULD BE SPENT HELPING THIS COUNTRY OUT OF THE CRISIS THAT THE REPUBLICAN MONEY GRUBBERS HAVE GOTTEN US INTO.

I AM VOTING FOR THAT ONE GO O AND JOE!!!!!
TATANKA

Any fabre   October 9th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

YOU'RE A SMACK MCSAME IT SHOWS ALL OVER YOUR FACE.

Tiff of lithia springs   October 9th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

From my understanding Ayers has reformed himself. Palin is trying to throw her weight around and caused people their jobs. Oh she did fire some poor guy. Not a reformer but a bully.

Lori   October 9th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Doesn't McCain have a campaign advisor who served on a committee with Bill Ayers? Anyways, who cares? All this talk is backfiring on McCain because everyone can read through the GOP's lame and desperate tactics.

As for Rev. Wright- how can anyone think that Obama is racist when his mother and grandmother are white!!! Barack Obama is not only Black, he is Black and White so how can he be racist? That must mean he's racist against himself!! Think about it. The GOP is so negative and the people at their rallies so hateful. I turned from Independent to voting Obama because of all the GOP's negativity.

Let's look into the background of some of McCain's friends. Keating was a known crook, does that make McCain a crook too? I guess so.

kravitz   October 9th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

John McCain now thinks he was set up by…wait…not Charles Keating!!! Did you know James B. Fowler, McCain's friend who was busted for smuggling heroin out of Thailand, is the same guy who shot Jimmie Johnson, an unarmed black man, and set off a movement that led to The Voting Rights Act? Ironic that McCain knows the guy whose killing of an unarmed black man led to the Voting Rights Act. Very Ironic.

rafael   October 9th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

the Republican only know how to talk about nothing,i can!t understand
how those peoples can go to sleep at nite,what they don!t understand is that in USA 80% of the inmigrants will vote for Obama plus most of the young American plus 60/70% of old American,Obama is already the
next president of UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.

Sarah   October 9th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Awww….now there you go again John, going back to the past. Dog gone it, let's focus on the issues and tell the American people what your plans are for the future of the country, and where you want to take us. What about the economic mess we're in, the two wars, energy independence, China's unchecked influence in Africa and Latin America, Russia's re-emergence, and my 401k. LET'S GET TO THE ISSUES!!!

SHELLI1313   October 9th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Here we go again! The Republicans are so scared of the Economy issues they cannot face Senator Obama winning ways and Senator Obama speaking on the Economy and Healthcare and Energy and what is happening with the People of the United States of America. McCain and the Republicans along with his idot Wife Cindy and sidekick Sarah Won't talk about the Economy, Healthcare and Energy because they've driven it into the toilet. The Democrats are Of the people, By the people and With the people. The Democrats also care about what's happening with the Wall Street Mess that the Republicans made and how the Dems are going to get all of us out of this DooDoo that we are in.

Shelli13 in Georgia

Frank Glendale Ca   October 9th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

it's McCain who will say anything to get elected. Even when his statements were proven lies (thanks to fact check) he still repeats them like they are true. I'm sick of him insulting my intelligence! And about Obama not voting for funding the troops…how many times does Obama have to stress that it was a timeline issue and McCain also voted against it because a timeline was in the bill. McCain and the RNC has always followed Hitler's number one policy: "A lie will become a truth if it is repeated enough times" Adolf Hitler 1941…know your history!!!

I thought it would've been a great move during the last debate for Obama to put Palin's crappy comments to McCain: "Senator, your running mate has recently said such-and-such about me. Are you prepared to look me in the eye and make those same accusations?" There's no way in hell McCain would've done it. It would've played beautifully on TV.

These two should be tried for treason.. They are grabing at straws..
It's over!!

Mike   October 9th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

If you don't have any content to present to the voters about how to solve the issues facing us