CNN

Come on over buddy. Conservatives, progressives, moderates, everybody is welcome in the Obama camp. We appreciate differing viewpoints as long as you don't shout "traitor" or "terrorists" or "kill him."

The party your dad belonged to Christopher is done. Bush badly damaged it and Mccain/Palin are finishing it off. They need to say hello to the Whig party in the land of oblivion.

Obama/Biden 2008/2012.

Well said.

Mr. Buckley has my greatest respect for his willingness to keep his mind open – something partisans of both parties have difficulty doing – and having the courage to announce his support for Mr. Obama in such a definitive way. His concern for his country shines through in his statement. He is to be much admired.

More left wing liberal media favoring Obama....

That's how the usual arguement goes, but I have no idea how the republicans will spin this. Either go the traditional route of traitor or no longer important on the national stage.

But my guess is the third, a pronounced silence that is especially present in these boards where most moderate republicans have left the discussions while only the die-hard enthusiasts are left to try to justify themselves.

Christopher Buckley just did what George Will, David Brooks and many other decent Republicans are actually intending to do. Senator McCain and Governor Palin, you all are losing your politcal party or should we be calling these folks "Obama Republicans." Yes, if there were "Reagan Democrats" then we now have "Obama Republicans."

On a side note African Americans used to vote for Republicans, so it now looks like Republicans will return the favor and vote for an African American.

Mr. Buckley,
Your insight about John McCain and his demise as well as your vision for Obama as the best presidential candidate are heartwarming. Our country is on a path of destruction; however, Obama, Biden, and their other future cabinet members will increase hope and change for the betterment of the USA.
Thank you.

Glad he has seen the light!!!

Obama Biden 2008

I'm 35 and always thought of myself as a conservative republican. After looking back at the last 8 years and seeing how McSame is running his campaign I'm not interested in another 4 years. Even though there are a couple policies Obama supports that I don't agree with (pro-choice), I feel that his other visions and his leadership capability outweigh any bad qualities.

WOW, Now comes all the endorsements. Who is the next one to come out of the campaigns closet. Gee I can not wait.

I am so sick of the election. Enough is Enough. We are going from extreme right to extreme left. We need experience at this time. Where is Hillary.

Great Choice Mr. Buckley!!!!! Welcome to Change for the People..
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT...08

I liked both Christopher and his Dad long before now. I never cared who either voted for and still don't...As an independent liberal myself, I don't feel a need to demand that people share my views in order for me to like them.

Christopher, you were a great guy before and you are a great guy now. Hands down the best American satirist since Heller.

I agree with him. My group (all conservatives) were for McCain in 2000. Same early this year. But lately, we've all agreed the Man we admired has changed. Palin....then his strange behavior in the financial crisis and after made us realize this guy has changed. He's not the guy we admired in 2000. We are voting for Obama because we feel strongly that he is a leader, and he is sturdy and calm and that's what we need now.

I like this man. Finally a conservative/republican speaking up for the good of the country. It's about time.

SMART LIKE HIS DADDY

I can't see voting for either of these two buffoons. I will just vote against every local incumbent , who after all got us into the present messes this nation faces.

Every last rat (or elephants in this case) are jumping off the sinking ship.

Finally an honest and decent conservative. If Obama had run a campaign as negative and divisive as McCain or if he had picked a VP as horrible as Palin then I would have jumped ship too. As it stands, Obama is running an intelligent, focused campaign with much less negative attacks – It's exactly what this country needs at this time.

I am concerned that I can easily give an individual email comment to McCain but not to Obama. Everytime I click on a website for Obama, it is unreachable for comment by the average person. It looks like a "KIngs: website. I did not like it. I liked McCains much better. It was easier to access to give a comment. I think evey American should have an easy way to give input to this election and to the future president. There are many important issues that are not being discussed due to the big economy "melt down". I hope neither candidate forgets that we have other BIG issues like health care, education, and the enviroment (save the whales and dolphins). I want to know which candidate agrees or disagrees with Bush on allowing the Navy to get away with not complying with our National protection laws just because of "National defense". Can we prove this is necessary for "National defence"? How much will it cost the American tax payer? I, for one, do not want a single penny of my tax dollars used for national defense that uses active sonar in our oceans that will kill whales.

Great decision! I am 58 years old and normally vote republican; however, I decided to vote for Obama the first time I heard him and researched and witnessed his ability to organize, draw communities together, and bring a new vision for the future to the U.S. He has also demonstrated an incredible ability to organize a financially sound campaign.

OBAMA/BIDEN on November 4!

Linda in Indiana

Mr. Buckley, it's great to have you on board!!

...and the tide continues to turn...

Wait!! Today is not April 1st! Seriously, this is called thinking. Clear, rational, comprehensive analysis, in making a voting decision between to candidates. It's amazing that 41-49% of people can not do this for whatever reason.

Did Hell freeze over? McCain supporters are working themselves in a frenzy. Now Buckley has pulled the rug right from under McCain's campaign. Karma strikes again!

the tide is turning. the pendulum is swinging back.

it's finally our turn, so we can, once again, clean up the republicans' messes.

finally a republican comes to his senses..he is saying what all the rest of them with half a brain are thinking

He ain't his daddy so who cares. I'm sure his dad is rolling over in his grave. Another kool-aid drinker added to the evil empire.

Why is West Virginia still "Lean McCain" when polls there clearly indicate the opposite?

obama is the only choice and hope to see a goverment that works for the people and not for the rich blood sucking, is time for people to wake up we need a change and fast .
this past 8 years has been th worst in th history of this country i am tired of all the lies of bush and all the scare tactics and now mr mcain and ms i dont now what am takin about palin are using it.they are so pattetic they are a disgrace.
by the way wh the dont talk about palin and the alaska independent party thet she suport.

funny "aware"

your comment is nothing but tiredsome rhetoric....

Smart man! Welcome to the future!

I am so pleased to hear that some people are making decisions based on character and integrity.

If Mr.McCaine really cared about his country he would pick Mr. Romney to be his vice president not Mrs. Palin.
And that action alone convinced me not to vote for him although I am not a big fan of all democratic party's idea.

Thank you Mr Buckley

AMEN! What he said!

Thank you Mr. Buckley!

Thank you Sir!

THANK YOU MR. BUCKLEY! You are seeing beyond color, stepping outside of the way your parents brought you up and I applaud you.. You are a stand up guy and is showing the world Americans can unite as one. I only wish my grandparents were still alive to see this day. All their lives they saw racism and look what we have going on... Not a black, not a white running for president but a biracial man, trying to unite the people. My neice is bi-racial and I look at her everyday with love and hope this world will be better for her. Racism is still alive in Ameica but people want it to stop and are actually trying to change... I feel like crying because I never thought in my 45 years that I would see the US make a effort to come together as one.

Do You know the difference between Sarah Palin and Karl Rove ???

LIPSTICK

I hope there will be more and more people who are able to think and conclude what kind of ticket republicans realy have !!!!!!!!!!!!! It is shame but that is not republican party ..They do not present republicans walues. How republicans are not discused by what McInsane and his pit bull are doing .They are creating hate. That is dengerous.They DO NOT THINK ABOUT CONTRY FIRST !!!!!!!!!!!! we are not stupid we only behae as we are !!!!!!!! Is that permanent demage ????????? Are dicent republicans going to desapear from face of the earth ????????? Or we will have courage to save our face AND SAY NOOOOOOOOOOOO TO Mc Insane and pitbull !!!!!!!!!!

McCain agrees with you, Mr. Buckley. Today in Minnesota, he encouraged his throng that Obama is to be respected and not feared. I guess that's another endorsement, but not from a conservative.

His father got attention due to his talent. Chris Buckley gets attention because of his name. A son tries to get noticed and to do so betrayed all his father stood for for 15 minutes in the spotlight. Hed probanly sell his mother out if he could a buck or two. Kumbaya

I couldn't agree with Mr Buckley more. Mc Cain keeps asking who is the real Barack Obama. I have to ask, "Who is the real John McCain?" Looks like he sold himself to get into office.

Remember not to think in extremes. Just because Pres. Bush has been horrible for this country, doesn't mean every conservative is a moron.

Though recently, some have been spotlighted, it's only because how radical in heart and mind they are!

A couple decades from now, we'll have presidents accused of being aliens at this rate.

Welcome to America's Obama camp, we need every person who wants real Change.

Welcome to the winning team..

Good for you! This is a clear indication that Obama has the ability to reach across the aisles and bring people on board. I hope you can spread the word regarding what you think Obama can do for us when he is President!

Thank you! You made the right choice.

Welcome abroad.

Wow!

The Conservatives are gonna have a cow (or maybe a moose) over this!!!

That One/Biden 08

A timely, thoughtful and courageous statement by Mr Buckley. He is making a cerebral and not visceral observation about the differences between Obama and McCain.

William F. Buckley made something of himself. His son, never heard of him until tonight--and we probably won't again after tonight.

Well, thank you, Mr. Buckley. I guess the scales have fallen from your eyes as well.... we are all beginning to see that the emperor is wearing no clothes!

Obama all the way!

The Oboma campaign people have The Power of Positive Thinking
Nothing works better...... Think about that mcain/palin

a new day for America is coming

I don't know how anybody could be satisfied with either of these candidates. Obama's arrogance is extremely unappealing and McCain has allowed his advisers to ruin his chances. I'm tired of both of them and wish we could have a re-do of the primaries. Romney is actually starting to look good. I never thought I would say that.

Its about OUR responsibility to elect the "best" candidate that will LEAD our country. Your decision is highly commendable. It IS the right decision for our time.

Thank you Buckley! This proves that Obama will be a leader that has the potential to unite people with different political views unlike theMcCain/Palin ticket that is bent on creating bitter,angry,divisive politics.

Just shows how radical and unstable the McCain and Palin ticket truly is. Palin has just be indicted of ethics violations of the Alaska Constitution and they are trying their hardest to sweep it under the rug. McCain has shown how unstable he truly is by picking this person to be his VP. What a disgrace.

Who is this person? I mean, who IS he? Being the son of a great man is no qualification, although it seems to have gotten him a job. Why is anybody focused on him?

The comments have mentioned two "conservatives" who plan to vote for Obama. What are they smoking? People who claim to be conservative will vote for a radical and socialist? Give us a break!

Thank goodness some on the right side... can see the light! Remember the hate speeches on the MCCain/Palin side will only site Civil Unrest and may lead to unspeakable acts to a nation as diverse as ours (U.S). Don't forget that their are those on the left side that will not sit idle and allow these Bigots and Racist start trouble on the streets of America. LET"S NOT GO THERE!

Wait a minute! Isn't this guy one of the East Coast Elite? How dare he be educated, thoughtful and an intelligent observer of the presidential candidates!

And obviously the Joe Six Packs flaming his position have given the matter much weightier consideration.

You've certainly convinced ME with your talking points, AWARE.

I salute you sir, great choice, great thinking and rational...wish more people would see it this way. The future is all we have and it is time, the right time...Obama is the right man for the time.

aware:

watch the news do you really think the jobs lost this year alone that the goverment casued is not a problem the goverment needs to fix.

We republicans can no longer vote for a woman who lies as easily as Sarah Palin does. She is breaking so many commandments that even devote republican christians can't support her any more.

What you see isn't always what you get.......to voice an old cliche'.

My red flags...gongs...whistles....senses... have been going off ever since I watched the primary. Still going strong......maybe stronger.

Well, McCain has really gone to far. True Conservatives are beginning to walk away from his campaign. Only the wingnuts remain. What shame, I often thought he was an honorable man and worthy of being president, not any more. I find many conservative friends scratching their heads and wondering what has become of the John McCain we once knew.

Obama is convincing many people. McCain choosing Palin absolutely changed things for many of us. Negative campaigns are also not working. He is appearing desperate.

Yeah !!!, but have you seen what is following McCain? his crowd is becoming a leach mob. They don't care about who endorses whom. These people want to kill something or someone.They are almost as bad as the screaming women that was supporting Hillary. McCain and Palin have created these people and now they are trying to quiet them down and it wo'nt work.

Right on, Mr. Buckley! How refreshing and important to see someone throw their support behind a cantidate, in this case Obama, based on careful analysis, rather than blind party affiliation. Obama has the intelligence and temperament to bring our country back on course.

aware-I don't place my hand out unless there is something to give. I am not an enabler, only to encourage people to do better for themselves. I am not a victum because I refuse to be let one. If you feel that the future president is "obfuscating" to you, I am sorry. I, myself find comfort knowing that the great country we call the United States of America, will rise up out of these past 8 years with a brighter future not only for our kids, but grandchildren. No, I am not disillusioned, I am just your REAL average six-pack Bob and I know what the issues are. To some, that is not attainable. Sorry.

Mr. Buckley,
Thank you for pointing out what has bothered me for months now. This is not the John McCain I thought I knew.

If you read the transcripts of Obama's speeches since he first ran for the Illinois state senate, he has been consistent throughout. I live in Illinois, and this is the same Obama I have known and respected for years.

Another intelligent American voting for the smart guy (not the hot chick).

Well said. Thank you sir.

Thank you Mr. Buckley for your honesty and fresh insight. The words you have spoken are all true.. I'm a VA born, living in NC girl who's trying hard to turn Carolina Blue... md

Welcome Mr. Buckley. Now maybe more conservative Republicans will follow your lead! As for the comments from "Aware"....you sound so scared! Calm down. It will be Ok, OBAMA/BIDEN GOT THIS

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

A succinct summary of why many conservatives support Obama.

IT SOUNDS LIKE OLE CHRIS HAS GOOD COMMON SENSE. HE HAS MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR SURE.

I AM VOTING FOR THAT ONE GO O AND JOE

aware October 10th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Poor choice!

Obama encourages people to see themselves as victims instead of creative problem solvers!

And, encourages them to put their hand out instead of putting their hand to the task!

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You are anything but! Do you live in a cave without tv, radio or local newspaper service? I can't tell you how many times I've heard Obama say he will need the help of americans to correct this major cluster "you know what"? ...he said "parents tell the kids to put the games down and turn off the tv etc.

Welll the verdict is in ...YOU'RE AN IDIOT! DEAF AND BLIND TO BOOT

Not to split hairs but are we talking republican or conservative. How any true conservative can be happy with either choice is beyond me.

McCain wants to socialize the real estate industry and Nobama wants to socialize everything. Now the Bush administration wants the government to own banks. WAKE UP AMERICA BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

Well welll...finally...a voice of reason from a conservative.

The recent attacks of conservatives and the hate mongering tactics remind me of the McCarthy days when he almost destroyed our country in the 1950's.

GOP...have you no shame?????????

When I think of the possibility of Palin as VP, it makes Cheney look like an angel. We all can thank Gingrich and Rove for this hateful tactics.

Conservative leadership in this country has never helped our economy.

again, the Palin factor

Let the Floodgates of undecided and concervatives be opened!

WHAT'S THIS, MORE RATS JUMPING THE SHIP?

Sound judgement transcends politics. Thank you.

The problem with the McCain camp is that in trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator in the GOP base, they have successfully distanced themselves from their intellectual base.

McCains campaign may go down in history as one of the worst run s for the presidential bid. You can't blow smoke up everyones ***!

hahahahahahahaha! you have to be kidding, right? it truly is a new world order w/ the obama crowd. i cannot believe how many educated people support this farce.

We just hope other conservatives fairly discern the insurmountable McCain/Pahlin weaknesses and vote for Obama.

I guess not all the conversatitive Republicans are idiot Diddo-heads.

Score one for reasonable thinking.

Obama/Biden 08
Vision/Experience

I like this guy... hope goes a long way... wow... I am so so so amazed and have renewed respect for the American society as a whole... we are watching and Obama has and is inspiring us all.... WE ARE NOW CONVINCED AND WE BELIEVE... WHITES IN AMERICA SUPPORTING OBAMA IS ALREADY CHANGING MY PERSONAL VIEWS... I AM VERY SHOCKED AND RESPECTFUL OF WHITE AMERICANS... YOU HAVE SENT A MESSAGE... I FORGIVE YOU FOR WRONGS DONE IN THE PAST TO MY FELLOW BLACK IN AMERICA... WE HAVE NOT BECOME BROTHERS... YOU HAVE NO CLUE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE... KEEP IT UP....FROM YOUR BLACK BROTHERS NORTH OR THE BORDER..

As a woman that has seen so many women and children threatened and abused by men,Sarah and Todd thank you so much for trying to get a rogue cop ,that tasered an 11year old child, off the force. My love and esteem for you as true defenders of those who are ignored by our justice system ,has doubled. I would hope that all our political leaders would have the guts and the courage to stand up to bullies that intimidate and terrorize those that are weaker, and fearful of being harmed. In my eyes you are true heros.I would go to the ends of the earth to protect my sisters and their children.This domestic situation is the reason our women's rights movement began. Bless you for being true feminists.

Good for Mr. Buckley. If one puts all bias and politics aside and exercise reason and intellect, Obama is the only sane and logical conclusion. Sure he may be idealistic and his rhetoric lofty, but that's not at all a bad thing. Anybody who honestly thinks Palin is ready or qualified to be Vice President isn't being honest with themselves, or isn't thinking straight (or at all). McCain lost all respectability and credibility when he picked Palin, and clearly didn't put "Country First." More like "McCountry First".

Thank you Mr. Buckley. Landslide? I can smell it.

As a lifelong Liberal, I had respect for the late William F. Buckley even though I strongly disagreed with his Conservative political beliefs. The current Republican party does not even come close to true conservatism. Like the rest of the country, Christopher Buckley recognizes Barack Obama is the best choice to lead our country through the turbulent times ahead. John McCain has been ineffective in getting across any coherent message to the American people about where he stands on the issues facing our country.

@Aware,

Want to speak of hypocrites, just take a look at the Republican party. They used to be the party of limited government involvement in both people's economic AND PERSONAL lives. In the 80's and 90's Republicans railed against the concept of being politically correct because it was government intervening in people's lives and minds.

Now, Republicans want to tell people who they can marry, who they can talk to (don't have a Muslim friend or else you are subject to wiretaps), and who you can or can not sleep with or marry.

The Republicans of today are the most hypocritical bunch of politicians in the world. They came to power by fighting political correctness, only to embrace their own brand of it by bedding down with Christian fundamentalists.

I was raised in a Republican household. My father has voted a straight Republican ticket in every election since 1956... at least he has until this year. This year, for the first time ever, he is voting for a Democrat – Barack Obama – because he doesn't feel that the Republican party holds true to conservative ideals anymore. And that is sad when a liberal Senator is a truer conservative than the Republican Presidential candidate.

And add to this the news just released that Ms. Palin did indeed abuse her power as governor and is in violation of ethics law in that state......well, the nails just keep getting hammered into McCain's coffin.

Ouch!!!!!!! He does have a point, when Bush used the same tactics against McCain during their last primaries, McCain was mad because even if Bush did not approved the attacks he was still benefiting from them. Now as a surprise to many undecided like myself McCain goes and hires the same people that worked for Bush and uses the same type of smear tactics on Obama but now it is all good because he is the one favoring from them. Hypocrite!!!!
By the way, why aren't all the republicans that formed part of the same committies with Obama and Ayers not terrorists? McCain really thinks that we are just plain stupid.

John McCain's recent irrascible behavior would alarm anyone with common sense and decency. Not surprised that he would be losing more and more moderate notables from his own party even among well known stalwarts like David Brooks and now Christopher Buckley.

I used to think of John McCain as one of my favorate Republicans in Congress. I was going to vote for Obama but felt quite comfortable should McCain become President.....two months ago. Now I am quite fearful of the prospect.

Hopefully more conservatives will follow Mr. Buckley's lead and vote for Obama. He is definitely the better choice and at least he didn't choose an airhead for his Vice President.

BINGO...

QUE VIVA OBAMA ESA LO MEJOR QUE TENEMOS PARA PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA

VOTE POR OBAMA

No Mr. Buckley, hell did not freeze over. The Republican Party of leaders like president Eisenhower; Senators Everett Dirksen, Jim Thompson, and Margaret Chase Smith has disappeared. You are interested in thoughtful leadership and reasoned opinion. The McCain – Palin ticket offers rabid culture warriors and not much else.

Wow! The dam is breaking.

Isn' t it refreshing for Mr. Buckley to come forward and state publically what most of us truly believe, Barak Obama is an honorable man, that is respected all over the world, that can lead us out of this mess. Our country has suffered greatly in the past 8 years. It's time to re-build, and gain some respect. I truly believe that Obama supporters are reasonable people, that only want good for this country. We are not hate mongers who dwell on fear. Let's get the election over with.....this whole thing is really getting old though......Go BAMA!!!!

CNN Please post this comment.

Of course she abused power.....she is the female version of VP Cheney. We cannot continue with individuals thinking they are more important than our Constitution. Please.....vote for Obama so we can get back to representing the PEOPLE....not the powerful people!

EXACTLY PUT – BUCKLEY

I AM LIKE YOU – Democrat OR Republic ; Liberal or Conservative

This is NOT the time for Idealogies and crap – this is the requirement / need of the hour ... I mean what else can you expect when a Guy says it straight AND supports even the ideas of Conservatives ...

Any IDIOT who is still voting as a hockey OR soccer Mom OR Liberal OR Conservative (in my mind) is not only a knuckle head and a MORON but an illiterate ....

thank you

Aware..you aren't very "aware" are you? Obama does not want people to view themselves as victims, etc....your ignorance is showing!!!

I appreciate those who are honest about McCain's rash behavior in the last few weeks, Say what you like about Obama, but he is consistent and very pragmatic. These times call for a calm steady driver.

Isn' t it refreshing for Mr. Buckley to come forward and state publically what most of us truly believe, Barak Obama is an honorable man, that is respected all over the world, that can lead us out of this mess. Our country has suffered greatly in the past 8 years. It's time to re-build, and gain some respect. I truly believe that Obama supporters are reasonable people, that only want good for this country. We are not hate mongers who dwell on fear. Let's get the election over with.....this whole thing is really getting old though......Go BAMA!!!!

Anyone who has a brain and uses it will vote for Barack.

Isn't any wonder that Christopher Buckley is supporting Senator Obama since Senator McCain's campaign stops are turning into Adolf Hitler's beer hall putches. You can almost envision the Nuremberg rallies when you watch McCain and especially Gov. Palin campaigning.

I'm thankful McCain is starting to take the high road. His crowds and the hate talk they were screaming out was freaking me out. I hope McCain will not lose his honor. Because is he keeps it... no matter what... he will not lose. This race is nothing next to his honor.

Mr. Buckley.............Thank you.............I always admired your father........he had great insight as it seems you do........you are correct in saying...........and many agree with you.............that Senator Obama has the potential to be a GREAT leader........John McCain may have been sharp and focused back in the day..........be lacks spirit...........drive.......all he has left is bitterness.........and throws it around very easily........with no remorse..........and yes, he must have been insane to have picked such a 'nobody' to run for VP.........Senator Obama and Senator Biden make a good team......very spirited........good clean ideas............focused on the American people and what is right for one and all............Sherry in Missouri

I too am a conservative that is planning on voting for Obama. I know how Buckley feels. It's a little strange at first when you've always voted Republican. But I also feel Obama has the potential to be a great leader. I hope and pray Obama will come to the middle. Because like it or not, our country is made of liberals and conservatives. It's time they work together and respect one another.

Welcome to the 'United' States Mr. Buckley.
Welcome to civility.
Its never too Late.

Mc Cain Was also Guilty of abuses now his Book-end Palin is too..

Mr. Buckley's father will roll over in his grave when his son's choice for President nominates the next candidates for the Supreme Court.

SO AM I. MY FIRST VOTE FOR A DEMOCRAT.

SHOULD HAVE DONE IT WITH BUSH SR.

AND TWICE WITH BUSH JR.

even some republicans want to do the best we can for our country, now. obama has shown he can work with all types of folks.

Buckley ??? he's really made a contribution to society... oh yeah he shares someones genes, of course their is bad sper_

I'm Scared. Who's next? Rush?

Seriously, who ever heard of this guy? I don't give a half-day's crap who he supports.

It's become very obvious that regardless of your policy positions, Obama's campaign runs more smoothly than either Hillary or McCain. That's how we need an administration to run during these pretty dramatic times. How can anyone Democrat or Republican not agree with that? It's what we need to do this time. Enough divide.

Finally. I republican who's not afraid to think outside of the box.....or even think for that matter.

Bye bye Retardlicans. See you in 2042 when you will win again!

Geez- two nice things in one day. I heard McCain describe Obama as a "decent man." or something like it when asked by one of his supporters if Obama was an Arab. It was his best moment in a long time.

Here falls the domino's like a house of cards – I have held this for a long time, it's not that McCain is a bad guy he just has no idea to deal with the modern day issues facing modern day folks....

It's like an old boxer – Evander Holy Field – once a great boxer and cannot compete in the big leagues anymore.

Fade away gracefully – It's about time we gave THAT ONE a chance.

WELCOME ABOARD BUCKLEY!

TO aware October 10th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Poor choice!

Obama has done nothing but encourage THE PEOPLE to stand up and take part in the Political process in both the local and national levels. He has encouraged the organization of volunteer groups all over the country to help others become more active in their prospective communities.

His campaign has also reached out to those young, old, rich, poor, white, black, brown and other. I look out at the faces of those who respond to his message and they are more in line with the America I see coming together to re-build this country to its refurbished world image. I am a wealthy independent from a wealthy family and I definitely don't need a hand out. nor do I feel that Obama is trying to force one on me and my family. If you look at his programs you are given options. After all we already have some socialist programs. (ie public schools, library, national and local parks.) These are government run and a right for everyone. Why not health care?

If you look at his (Obama's) character, Buckley is right. He has what it takes. He's smart enough to chose his VP and council wisely; and he knows how to stay above the fray without inciting violence.

another member of the group...go away buckley.

Well, I understant you Mr. Buckley, how can we put our future and lives in the hands of someone who is not really able to help us get through the most difficult times we are facing in our lifetime, especially after picking Palin (who is nowhere near ready) to run the country and th efree world. Prs. Palin is one angry, nasty and sarcastic politician and I am not willing to put my life and financial securiy in her hands. Thank you so much Mr. Buckley for putiing your country first.

Mr. William F. Buckley Jr. You make me so very proud to be part of this country. To know that there are still people like you around here, with courage, honesty and insight fills me up with trust in our country. During these confusing times this country is in desperate need for people like you with honor and dignity.
I bet you your parents are smiling at you with joy and pride, because you did the right thing!

IF YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM JOIN THEM – COME JOIN THE TRAIN MCCAIN / PALLIN AND LIPSTICK FOLKS-

WHEN GOD SAY YES WE CAN-OBAMA ,WHO ARE YOU TO SAY NO

COME ONE COME ALL

I am so glad to finally read these words. I knew that there had to be Republicans with an intellectual level above what we've been seeing lately. This does my heart good.

Wow I never thought I would see the day when a Buckley would vote Democrat. This is a true hell freezing over moment.

Christopher Buckley has the courage to speak what many Republicans are quietly thinking. I wouldn't be surprised if in November die hard Repubs will go to the polls and quietly vote for Barack Obama. John McCain has lost his way and sadly, it's showing.

The only reason why Obama is meeting such resistance is due to his color. You all are a racist bunch condemning an articulate, gracious, level-headed man for a senile old racist!

I await the reaction to Palin's abuse of power. What will McCain say about that? It is the fault of "that one!"

"That One/the Other One" '08

Thank you sir, it's great to have you with us.

Obama/Biden "08

Many people vote for their party regardless of what the content is.
I see a lot of htis and cant understand why so many of us have this unrelenting 'loyalty' to our polital parties. I used to vote republican because of that and I regret being a part of what I now find so sad. Obama is the one that opened my eyes and brought me to the other side. I am very proud to support him today. It is very nie to see others that have the courage (and smarts) to recognize a good thing when they see it. I dont ecpect Obama to be able to fix everything single thing because one president can't do it all--but it is very clear to me that we have absolutley no choice but to vote for change and new life in Washington. Obama is our HOPE.

Great move Mr.Buckly
Obama is a great leader able to rescue us from the sinking sand of GOP

Good choice

After the Palin lies have now been uncovered we should see more of these defections this year from former pro-GOP individuals.

Country first !

I had so much respect for William Buckley and I'm so proud of Chris. Thank you, Mr. Buckley.

Obama just makes sense for the presidency. He may not be perfect, but he is the better alternative to George W. McCain - they should have picked a more potent adversary to Obama. There also seems to be a racist tone at these Republican rallies that looks very un-American. I'm sure there are many "enlightened" Republican supporters around and until the GOP starts living in the 21st century their brand is going to die. They need to get away from these radical evangelicals with all their pro-life crap.

Christopher sounds as articulate, well informed and wise as his father was.

Nice work on destroying America to all ewe mooseketeer retardicans..

Now lets restore America with real leadership
Obama/Biden 08

COOL!!!

Hallelujah and thank you! It's nice to hear that some conservatives can think for themselves and not just accept the campaign rhetoric!

You accuse Democrats of asking for handouts. Where have you been for the last 3 weeks, under a rock? I believe we handed the good Republican supporting financial world a trillion dollars of handouts. Talk about corporate welfare. I am a liberal who has worked since I was 15 years old, spent 6 years in the Army, graduated college, went on to get a Masters Degree and never took a penny from the Government, but I have no problem with helping others in need. However, I do not consider CEOs with 500 million dollar golden parachutes the "needy" Get a brain.

McCain and Palin encourage people to see themselves as victims instead of giving them hope for a better future. McCain and Palin are now inciting rage and hatred amongst fellow Republicans to win the election. What happened to McCain and Palin's conscience, integrity and good Christian moral values!! They just keep making these fanatical attempts to portray Obama as a terrorist and untrustworthy. This has truly gone too far, mob mentality is a very dangerous thing.

Thank you Mr. Buckley for speaking out and telling it like it is.

Wake up American and say enough is enough of this hate and stand together for a better America!!!! Vote for Obama in November!

One thing many are overlooking is that the McCain campaign is actually bringing to life that attitude people had back in the 60's when there were signs posted in public places that read, "For whites only." We have gotten beyond that and people are actually getting along. However, when people begin to make remarks about Obama at McCain/Palin rallies and McCain stand there thinking it's cute, we have a problem brewing. McCain tried to calm that attitude today, but everyone knows that it was not real because if that was his position, he would have stopped it the very first time it was stated.

As an Obama supporter, I can honestly say, Obama makes it clear that certain things do not belong in his campaign.

Obama/Biden 08

Great!

Go Obama!

This country deserves better than the red/blue mudslinging that overwhelms our leadership. I think that is what happened to John McCain – a perfectly good main brought to ruin by political handlers. And let it be clear - this probably would have been Obama as well, if polls were reversed. God help us all.

chris buckley is havign to do what many sane consertives are doing in private Noooo!! not neccesary endorsing obama althoug taht would be welcome but more importantly taking a honest out of the box look at what the republican party has become under bush and potentially mccain and what they see worries them and they are tring to save it before it completely destoryed this isn't the reagan or party of lincoln any more and you are starting to see alot of prominent conservitives stand up for the party they love im a proud blue dog dem for obama but i like to see peopel stand up for what is right despite ideology

Obviously Mr. Buckley is a smart individual and has seen the true nature of the McBush-Caribou Barbie platform! Hopefully many more Conservatives will follow suit and vote Obama-Biden.

It's time for all of us to unite to bunker down and save our country. There are a million and one bad things I can say about Obama, but I feel like McCain's on-the-defensive tactics will further polarize us all. Understand, McCain supporters, that this is not about the next four years or even the next decade. This is the all-in, everything on the line, bet of our lives. Obama could blow it, but he's the only one worth taking the risk on in my opinion. We're all neighbors. We're all brothers. We're all sisters. We need to unite like our founding fathers did and work on this problem together. I can only hope...

As a True Conservatve for the past 27 years, I have to say there is NO way you can vote for Barack Obama... NO WAY!!!

But there is no way you can vote for McCain... he showed poor judgement in picking Palin. I tired my best to ignore the couric interview and i blamed it on the gotcha questions. I tried hard, but when my 4 yr old daugther asked me why does she look dumb? i laughed out loud. I mean cmon people,, lets get serious Palin is a horrible pick for VP

She is divisive, racist, power hungry, and most importantly unintelligent...

I don't know if I could vote for a Democrat,, I'm anti Gay, Anti Wealth Distribuition, and Anti Tax on the Rich...

But MCcain has crossed the line in these rallies, especially Palin. My wife was as the Rally in Sarasota and she told me that people were screaming racist chants at black journalists, and she heard 2 different people say, " If Obama wins I'm gonna take him out" I am truly worried for his safety and his wife and kids...

Please Pray for Obama and his family, the anger is UNBELIEVABLE...

Christopher Buckley has an engaging smile,but he has no qualification for making great pronouncements on current affairs. I suspect that mum and pup brought him up to think that he has. But, really, who cares what he has to say about anything.

Welcome to planet Earth.

I don't know who this guy is but glad to have you on board!
Obama/Biden '08

It's too bad that it's taking a Republican backlash (like Buckley) and plummeting polls to get McCain to step up. I guess, since he's going to lose, he may as well do the right thing.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/10/mccain.crowd/index.html

Finally, a Republican capable of thinking for himself and not just reciting the daily GOP talking points.

This indeed adds to my faith in the goodness in all Americans. Not to be taken out of context, I have enormous faith in my fellow Americans, but it is an overwhelming feeling knowing that there are people out there that also want an end to the mad world that we have been forced into, regardless of party affiliations.
Christopher Buckley is a true American. God bless America.

If folks can get past all the smear-tactic rhetoric and focus on what is really important, you can reach some logical conclusions in this election, regardless of your party stripes. Here is someone with the conservative credentials and the ability to employ objectivity and critical thinking. Mr. Buckley has made the right choice.

Smart man! More of you are welome to come on over. It's OK. Really, it is! We'll be nice to you. We won't say I told you so. Seriously folks.

Obama knows how to handle terrorist; he's been friends with two of them for years.

McCain/Palin '08

The miraculous tide of Obama continues. The world may yet come to believe in the American dream again!

It's good to know that not ALL republicans are morons.

Right! It is never to late for all of us join hands and say, "enough is enough!" We will vote for McCain/Palin 08! They are America's only hope in this election!

I am a former democrat and Hillary supporter who would have voted for the experienced, moderate Hillary, but never the radical left-wing Obama!

The radical far left-wing would be even worse than the far right! Don't take my word for it! Check history!

Right! It is never to late for all of us join hands and say, "enough is enough!" We will vote for McCain/Palin 08! They are America's only hope in this election!

I am a former democrat and Hillary supporter who would have voted for the experienced, moderate Hillary, but never the radical left-wing Obama!

The radical far left-wing would be even worse than the far right! Don't take my word for it! Check history!

I am very glad to find I am not the only Republican feeling this way and voting for Obama! I hope the rest of the independent minded (not blind sheep) Republicans feel the same.

As if this guy and his wishy washiness matters. Or is he really upset that he is the Reformer and he doesn't want a balanced budget?

Please.

Obviously he hasn't been paying attention to Obama LOL

Welcome aboard...gotta feeling these endorsements are gonna keep coming. You can't hide from the truth.

The domino effect of economic collapse has begun: The manifestation of the failed economic philosophy of Ronald Regan known as 'Trickle Down or Regonomics' has reared it's ugly head. We the people are but powerless and the high and mighty can no longer take our crumbs to the bank. Game Over. The majority of us haven't money to spend or any more credit to max out. The root of our problem isn't in the loopholes, payoffs, reckless spending etc, those are results. It LIES in the entire logic itself that by somehow giving a rich guy money it somehow benefits you. The American Dream was hung out to dry with credit card close pins.

The money never trickled down! The majority of Americans have none to spend. Most small town 'Main Streets' look more like 'Empty Street' to me. Eat that Rush Limbaugh.

Think about it, Obama said in one of his books. When the plitical dust settles I'll still stand by my musslem brothers.

Mr. Buckley you are doing what you feel is in the vest interest of the country. Also, while I think it was a bit late in coming, I must congratulate Senator McCain for his brief display of honor today in his town hall meeting when he defended the fact that Senator Obama is NOT a Muslim but rather he is a decent man but one he has differences with. I wish he had been this way through the entire campaign. It would have caused me to still hold the honor I had for him as an America Hero.

I am still an Obama supporter but I still have hopes for the soul of Senator McCain.

floor crossing? hahaha. it gets better everyday

AT last.........a Republican with courage of conviction who speaks the truth about what he sees unfolding in front of our eyes. Over the years I have supported many republicans in office and always admired John Mc Cain however in the last few months I have lost all respect for him and his reckless choice for a vice president. They have stooped to a new low in American politics. I too believe Barrack Obama is i going to be a great leader! Thank you for your honesty and integrety.

Wow, you can't be serious! Your father not deceased a year, and here you are a traitor to your heritage. Hope you don't prove to be sorry for this decision, but wouldn't be surprised. I have long been a Democrat, but John McCain is undoubtedly the last of those who are 100% presidential. There's no doubt he'll be president to all the people, not just his party. Can't tell what his opponent will do - as we've seen so little of him!

Major blow for McCain! I am an independent and my believes are what the GOP represents. However after taking a few steps back and really examinimg the candidates and fact checking their statements Obama has has a better platform. He's not perfect but he ain't aiming for sainthood. McCain has changed so much and is so rabid that he seems like a bull in quicksand, the more he tries the more he sinks.

Bush was a Christian populist GOP; McCain was the "Maverick" who wanted to become the anti-Bush, but appeal to the GOP populist base. He has misfired on all accounts = demonstrating his own failure of leadership. I believe Romney or Huckabee would have run smarter campaigns. I can't believe a Buckley is backing a Dem: that's deep...

Yes Dave, it does. It means that McCain's attempt to scare our white brothers and sisters is not working.

Obama/Biden 08

Amen!!!!

That's it! You're not a Republican ANYMORE!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS!

Dear God hell has frozen over. Or perhaps Mr. Buckley is being channeled from the depths of the universe.

Either way, smart move.

Party loyalty is a dangerous thing if you place it above everything, truth and country. Look what has happened to some of the angry crowds that Palin has aroused. Look at the lies that Sean Hannity and Ruben Naverrette have to spew out to keep going. I am glad to see so many influential conservatives switching to the side of enlightenment.

Thank you Mr. Buckley. Any bright person should be able to see this. you are Genuine person; Thank you. Tell the truth and shame the devil

GREAT NEWS

It's refreshing to see a prominent individual rationalize his decision based upon something more than party loyalty. His reasoning is honest and articulate. The founders of our country advised us to base our political decisions upon 'republican virtue.' Mr. Buckley has just demonstrated that idea is still alive and well today. Bravo sir!

GOD BLESS AMERICA
I'm not of any party but for this guy to come forward and say this. We have indeed come a long way. While some would think he betrayed the base i think he actually makes republicans look half way smart. I was beginning to think the entire base was wacko.

Welcome on board Mr Buckley...Obama is the leader we all have been waiting for...

Hell has indeed frozen over! Thank you Mr. Buckley.

Well heroes just seem to pop out of nowhere sometimes, eh? Obama/Biden 2008.

Thank you. As a conservative who is enthusiastically supporting Obama myself, it is always good to know that rational thought can prevail over the noise. The next president has a daunting task that will require a 24/7 effort just to keep the boat afloat, let alone sailing smoothly into calm seas. I'm sure Obama will do a better job than McCain. Maybe not enough so that in four years all is well. By then, a rational republican may decide to run for president and kick out the Dems who failed to put us all the way back on course.

Oh Buckley, guess what happens next? You will be accused as part of the the drive by media, intellectual culture elite and whatever else the right wing radio show media can throw at you. Can you say Rush Limbaugh, Laura Ingraham and the Capital Regions own Paul Vandenburgh, aka, I love drunken former Rep. John Sweeney.

Oh my God, hell just froze over.

There is a GOD!

Poor choice!

Obama encourages people to see themselves as victims instead of creative problem solvers!

And, encourages them to put their hand out instead of putting their hand to the task!

His rhetoric of American reputation being based on how "we treat the least of these" is hypocritical!

He voted against legislation that would have protected viable babies born after botched abortions! Certainly these little ones are among "the least of these?"

The obfuscating Obama is not fit to be president of the USA!

Yes, you said it right and thank you Mr. Buckley.

I admire this guy – Buckley. It is great to belong to a party and it's idealogy, but it is greatest to be honest and love your country.

As Obama has said time and again, this election is not about Obama or John McCain or Democrats or Republicans. It is about America, our way of life, OUR FUTURE, OUR ECONOMIC SITUATION and our leadership role in the world. If nothing else, I really hope voters will think simply about this and see that only Democrats can turn the economy around anytime it is in a mess caused by a republican. Think of FDR after the great depression, he was a democrat and he turned it around. Bill Clinton after the Regan and Bush I economic mess, Clinton a democrat turn things around. Now after this Bush and such a mess, only a democrat can turn it around, simple. It is all a matter of economic policies. Republicans have the same economic policies, so one R could clean after another R. Fellow Americans, think like Americans and forget this party nonsense because McCain's economic policy is the same like Bush's so we need a different policy to change things for us and make it better. VOTE FOR OBAMA AND HELP SAVE OUR ECONOMY!

Smart move!!!!!!! Obama/Biden – 08 & 2012

I don't blame him for making this move. McCain has been erratic and impulsive. McCain has proven that he can't think beyond the next news cycle. He's not a long term planner.
Sarah Palin lack the intelligence to be a leader, and McCain picking her proves he did it for the votes and not for the betterment of the country.

Welcome aboard prodigal son, finally the blind fold has been removed and now you can see clearly..this election is obvious. Its brains and sober temperament versus dementia and malice. Go Obama!

Your father might agree with you, all things considered.

As a life-long proud liberal Democrat, I nevertheless admired many things about William Buckley. I always knew what he was saying, why he was saying it and sometimes I caught myself in agreement. I learned some vocabulary, too. I don't think, Christopher, that your dad would cut your allowance for your reasoned piece. Thank you for sharing a very meaningful endorsement and for your eloquence. It does seem clear enough what this moment is calling for and I am very hopeful that Senator Obama will rise (and help the rest of us rise) to the daunting occasion.

That says it all. Thank you

Couldn't have said it better myself.
O'Bama O8/12

Great job Christopher Buckley the water is just fine on the Obama side...

Obama/Biden

I second EVERY THINGS Mr Buckley said. McCaine will be worse than Bush, and Obama ( who will increase MY taxes, I make more than 250 K,) potetially will be great leader. I love Honest Jo Biden. I admire Obama for picking a great Vice president over picking some one who just to help him to get in the WH. I think he is genouin person . I am registered republican all my life, voted republican (except for bush second term ) OBAMA/BIDEN HAS MY VOTE

God bless your heart, Mr. Buckley. Thank you for putting into words what alot of us have been feeling about the candidates.

Please say it loud to your colleagues who are still wollowing in the dark about his true identity. If someone with such conservative views like Buckley can see the light even in the darkest of night that has befallen the US, you should be loud and clear.

Poor choice!

Obama encourages people to see themselves as victims instead of creative problem solvers!

And, encourages people to put their hand out instead of putting their hand to the task!

His rhetoric of American reputation being based on how "we treat the least of these" is hypocritical!

He did not support legislation that would have protected viable babies born after botched abortions while he advocated supporting "the least of these?"

The obfuscating Obama is not fit to be president of the USA!

I don't trust conservatives and am suspicious of this....

Obama 08!

I think you, Buckley, have an 'airy-fairy' mindset. What on earth has possessed you to endorse Obama? Too bad 'Mum' and 'Pup' aren't around to set you straight! I do think they would do more than cut off your allowance!

IT REALLY SAYS ALOT ABOUT OBAMA AND MCCAIN WHEN ONE OF THE MOST CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN, WHO NEVER HAS VOTED FOR A DEMOCRAT, WILL CHOSE OBAMA INSTEAD OF HIS PARTYS PICK FOR PRESIDENT. MCCAIN IS DONE AND ITS PROOF NOW THAT NOT EVEN PEOPLE IN HIS OWN PARTY WANT HIM FOR PRESIDENT AND ARE SEEING THE TRUE GREATNESS THAT IS IN OBAMA!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08'

well, he is definitely putting country first! I'm sure that took a lot of guts, good for him!

Thank you my brother...! I have to respect a man who thinks about his country before his party...! We welcome you wholeheartedly...

Thank you..!

Obama 2008

The same tactics by Obama camp has been used against Hillary.
It is called the final " The Endorsements Stage"... The psychological manipulations through bias media! The emperor has no clothes...

I totally agree with everything quoted!!

This is a man that truly puts COUNTRY FIRST.
God bless you and WELCOME. We await other true patriots that put Country first and reason rationally.

OBAMA-BIDEN 08'

I congratulate Mr. Buckley, at last a no racist Republican. As a foreign observer, I hope there are others like Mr. Buckley.
The hate and anger we have seen on McCain/Palin crowds these days aren't because Obama "is a socialist" ( I'm sure he isn't) as they have shouted. It is because he is black. They can't imagine a black man as their president. Unlike people all over the world who are praying for Obama's victory, because they know Obama can save the capitalism – on a GLOBAL ECONOMY we have now and will probably have in the future.
"Terrorist pal"? Give me a break. So, George Clooney, S. Spielberg, Barbra Streisand, Oprah, Leo Di Caprio, Robert de Niro, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, David Lynch, Natalie Portman, Matt Damon, Madonna, Woody Allen, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Eddie Vedder, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Will Smith, Jessica Lange, Kim Basinger, Dustin Hoffman, Morgan Freeman and so on... All of them are Obama's pals. Are them terrorists?

A Buckley willing to cross party lines. Even if his reasons are the best, the spirits of his forebearers must be tossing in their gilt crypts.

Welcome Mr. Buckley...welcome!
We are pleased to see that you have changed you position based on the facts...not empty rhetoric or 'just because'.

Obama & Biden are the proven leaders that our country needs right now; based on substance and clear goals. It's time for our nation to begin healing and progressing forward to a fair and prosperous future for ALL of its citizens!

Obama/Biden '08/'12

another smart republican, who is next? may be carl rove.

smart man, thank you mr.Buckley

Smart man. Just goes to show that no matter what your party affiliation this election, the smart people are going with Obama.

If this does not signal the end; I dont know what will

yet another republican seeing sense. Hopefully more will come around.

Thank u Mr. Buckley,u got it be blessed because u understand the reality and i give u a credit for that. May be your children are backinf Obama too, it's looks a phenomenon for many parents who follow their children inspired by Obama!!!
Again thank u...

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

All of your "fact checks" turn out to favor Obama. LOL Is CNN biased? Fact Check: Obviously

About time Republicans start to think!

I think it is clear that McCain is doomed for failure.

The thing is we democrats and everyone who has half a brain we have to show up and vote!!!!

We can't just sit it out, we have to make sure we are heard!
So please VOTE no matter what show up please! Don't sit around and think my vote doesn't matter it does!

It never to late to repent. Welcome Buckley to the right side of history

Wow, I am lost for words lol! Well come on down Buckley there's room for you!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

let the floodgates open...this is what i've been anticipating. rational minded conservatives will do the same thing that many democratic superdelegates did as they saw hillary's desperation turn to race-baiting hate-filled rhetoric. they will desert mccain and endorse obama to help restore the growing breach they see mccain creating.

Chris Buckley's endorsement isn't worth very much. This is the biggest public spotlight he's had since his dad died. Now there was a conservative who's opinion would count.

Thank you, amoeba like all powerful entity, for proving that there is a conscience somewhere amongst right wing republicans.

Christopher, thank you for having the courage of your convictions and the willingness to really put America first. There are tens of millions of people for whom you have spoken. Again thank you for your courage.

More Bi-Partism for Sen. Obama.

The McCain / Palin ticket shows no respect or honor in the campaign. To use Cindy McCains words The Nastiest Campaign riddled with lies and misleading fear mongering.

P.S Don't forget John McCain was not born on American Soil he was born tha an American citizen on forgein soil

The end is nigh

Now let's see the right-wing commentariat attack one of their own. You can't get any more conservative than the son of William F. Buckley, the father of modern day conservatism. He is endorsing Obama. Wake up guys.

What America needs is for her poeple to vote according to their conscience, and leave aside the party dichotomy that doesn't deal with the present or future challenges the nation is or will be facing. I strongly beleive America has lost her premiership and leadership. The country needs to start afresh in many respects. Buckley, I guess decided to be led by his conscience.....

Good Job Buckley; you do understand the reality, and many out there also understand the crisis that we are facing. I am sure that many independent voters will vote for senator OBAMA...

Thanks;

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Jessica Joana Smith.....

i can't f' beleive that...

mcbush is toast!!!!!!!!!!

I think that the Republican ship is sinking for this election. Its clear following this endorsement that perhaps McCain is no longer that defendable to even the people of his party. I don't know of any silver lining that McCain (or the people that are bound to trash Buckley for jumping ship) could take from this except 2012 is only 4 years away.

An intellegent decision by an intellegent Man !!--

This may be, out of all the comments I have seen and heard from people of all parties, the most sincere one of all. Buckley's comment really summed up well what Barack Obama's run for the White inevitably should mean for not just all of us as Americans but all of us as citizens of the world. Obama's run is bigger than race, it's bigger than party, it's bigger than gender and yes, bigger than the United States.

Can any of us so readily dismiss the hope that his messages have conveyed around the globe? He has brought credibility back to our nation and we have seen in a global response a planet ready to follow his lead to help make a better vision for the future of us all [and he is not even President yet]. How special must he be to be able to do so much for so many with just his message of HOPE? In him I can see the coming of peace talks that take on a whole new meaning in the middle east and even communist regimes like N. Korea and China might soon begin to see the light. I see nations of the world ready to follow his lead to bring to justice Osama bin Laden, I see in him a United States that is finally ready to follow his lead in truly living up to what the US Constitution outlines, guaranteeing equality and justice for all those who call themselves Americans regardless of any of our outward differences. We can and will be the ultimate example to the world with him as our nations leader.

For those of us who have yet to put aside whatever ill content you harbor towards Sen. Obama, it's time to realize what is truly at stake as Mr. Buckley has done.

Thank you Mr. Buckley. Welcome to the club of honesty and integrity.

Democrats 08!!

Thank you Mr. Buckley!

I wish everyone would see it as simple as buckley.... you have 2 canidates running for office... take away the race and what do you have...one canidate is 10 x's more qualified...if Obama was white it would be a landslide... LET THE MAN SHINE!!!

Kathleen Parker and Buckley have earned some respect with this recent judgement. National Review or National Review Online is not a magazine where I would care to click a page or turn a leaf.

If people look look past their own ideological blinders and at the issues and the judgments the candidates have made, the choice becomes surprisingly easy. It's getting rid of the blinders that's the hard part.

Wow...if McCain can turn off a Buckley, the election really IS over!

Good! So glad to hear it! Thanks!

Thank You true people coming together we will unite and have a better America we will not let fear tactics divide us......this is not peace and how can Republicans say that they are Christians.....to be a christian is to be like Chirst..........

big thank you for taking care ohioans ...... westerville ohio

may God bless you for ur truth comments. Buckley thank ur star that u findout the truth in time, many re stil blind.

i could not agree more

See, everyone loves Obama!

Go Obama

Good point.

Obama is great if you take out Rev Wright, Rezko, Aiyers, Farrakhan, Odinga from his life.

Did I miss anyone ?

Welcome aboard Mr. Buckley! Although you might think differently, I think your parents would have been voting for Obama.

I am glad to see that most notable republicans can get past the political bias to look for potential solutions to the problems we face in America, even if its not a member of the republican party representing it.

Bay Buchannon, despite all the evidence in front of her, still presses the position that a candidate that has not proven change from the current status that 80% of Americans feel is wrong, is shameful, and in my opinion really unAmerican, because it puts political bias ahead of the peoples need to be effectively represented.

Because of these kinds of notions, we face the conditions we face today, because of bias, we are in Iraq, because of bias, we are in a economic meltdown, because of bias, the country is divided, because of bias, our support around the world is not what it was, because of bias, the wealth gap is greater then ever before, because of bias, jobs are shipped over seas, because of bias, employers hire illegal employees over Americans, because of bias, cost of medicine is high, because of bias, wages are low, because of bias, we are in this pickle, and when bias is put on a shelf, for real solutions, America will be the beacon it has been since its founding.

Mr. Buckley you have wriitten a terific butt kicking here, thank you very much.

Smart man, that Christopher Buckley.

The one thing about Bill Buckley, he was never doctrinaire. He was willing to see problems and issues without blinders on. In recent history, the Republicans have talked in code to hide their true agendas. They hide behind doctrine and rhetoric to avoid dealing with the issues that face this country. Buckley never did that. I respected him, though I disagreed with him. It's not surprising that his son sees the the emperor and his heir apparent have no clothes.

Oh my God a smart Republican. They make you? You are like the Beta Max tape. Now if only you can get some of the more intelligent members of your party to think like you. I think this country will be alright...

Today, at a townhall meeting, McCain was forced to defend Obama from fanatical questioners. McCain said that Obama was a decent family man. I BEG someone to create a TV ad which starts with Palin ominously asking "who is the real Obama" as she did several days ago and them immediately shows McCain explaining that he is a decent family man, and then the narrator says: "Is John McCain's mavericky running mate getting too mavericky even for John McCain?"

Wow!!!!!
Now that says a lot coming from Mr. Buckley.

welcome aboard Christoper.
I was also a republican and switched to Obama.
He has a vision for this country that McCain just can't grasp.
We will be celebrating on Nov 4th.

John McCain – It's over. If Obama loses this election, it would be for pure racism.

When a true conservative backs your opponent, it's time to give up John. Your innacurate campaign did not work.

A conservative for Obama.

This is Change...when we stand for what's right for America and put aside the candidates' political affiliations.

Times They Are a-Changin'

Obama/Biden '08/'12

Very perceptive and I'm sure what alot of conservatives are thinking. Those who still can, that is.

I really hope more conservatives read this.

way to go,obama/biden 2008

No more of the "HATE TALK EXPRESS"

I'm glad to see that there are still people who use their common sense. I thought before campaigns started that McCain and Obama had equal changes to be elected. I've come to realize my idea of McCain was completely wrong. I'm glad he has come and shown what kind of man he is.

Obama has proved to be a real leader, he really seems to care. I agree, there is lots of potential him to be a great president.

Good move. Hopefully other smart Republicans will follow your lead...

YESSSSS...and another Republican/Conservative sees the light!

He's given people all over the world hope in America and that is a mighty powerful gift. I think he'll fulfill that potential. He's intelligent, poised, calm, listens to others and is not afraid of new ideas.

The tide is beginning to turn! Obama 2008

See people time to wake up and see that McCain is not the same. He has fell off. Lets work as one America and pick Obama. We need to get someone in there who has been his true self the whole way through. Wake up America......................... The world wants it and so do some strong conservative. We are one people and one nation. Lets vote that way in Nov.4 for Obama.......

This is my first time to vote for a Democrat, also. I am 76 years young –always voted Republican. I can't wait for Nov. 4 to arrive so I can vote for Obama. John McCain is a mean, grouchy old grandpa who has no business being our president. In fact he has no business being a senator. He feels entitled, is out of touch and a hipocrit. Only yesterday he was damming Obanma-today he defended him. I think he has dementia.

Thank you, Mr. Buckley. Welcome to the Obama side! Please persuade more of our friends to cross over.
Obama/Biden '08

Moments like these, some people wait for ever. its never to late for all the conservatives to join hands and say enough is enough and join Obama aboard.

I'm loving Chris Buckley right now.. Here is a man that is totally right wing.. He kept it real in his quote.. Obama is rolling right now and the red elephant is running right now destroying everything in its path.

Mr. Buckley has been very objective and has acted wisely. There are some people who are emotional, biased and would never change! But Mr. Buckley's open mindedness has simply won my admiration for him.

THANK YOU BUCKLEY FOR YOUR BRAVE AND HONEST SUPPORT, HOPEFULLY MORE WILL FOLLOW YOU AND WE CAN START REBUILDING THE REAL AMERICAN VALUE.

That One/ Biden '08

It is certainly a telling state of affairs when you even have conservatives endorsing Obama and slamming Mcshame.

Obama has a vision. Simple.

Welcome To The Winning Team Buckley! Tell All Of Your Friends To Join, Volunteer And Donate!

What A Man!! Your parents would be proud for doing what is right

Gary' s Comment is:

I think Mr. Buckley shares what alot of us think about Sen. Obama, he
is grounded and steady, firm but kind, and in tune with what is going
on in the World. We need Sen Obama and Sen Biden more than ever
before as this country in in big trouble and the World needs repair as
well, we need a steady hand at this time. Welcome to the Obama
family Mr. Buckley, you have made the best choice.

Even conservatives are starting to see the picture. Obama is the future, McCain is just more of the same.

Obama/Biden to the White House

Where is the rest of the conservative who is going to vote for Obama.
Come out the closet please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with Buckley – McCain is totally different from what he once was. It is scary the way things have started to turn out due to the kinds of things that he and Palin are putting out there.

Buckley is another Ivory tower intellectual who wants to go to cocktail parties and hob-nob with Obamaphiles. A real conservative cannot possibly want Obama to win as he lies at the left extreme of the democratic party. It 's just so "in" to be for Obama. This election is really about whether you feel that you need government to hold your hand thru life or whether you have the guts and intellect to do it on your own. American's need to stop living above their means, take responsibilty for their finances, their family, and their health and stop looking for the easy life thru government handouts, lottery tickets and lawsuits.

THANK YOU!!! (a conservative voice a reason; can I get an AMEN!!!???)

How many more conservatives are going to distance themselves from Mc Cain's frighteningly ugly and divisive campaign? In another 90-degree turn, Mc Cain tried to separate himself from his own campaign today, apparently forgetting that his VP choice and his wife spent yesterday trashing Obama and stirring the uber-right into a feeding frenzy. Looks like the crew's jumping ship, John.

Wonderful news.

Welcome aboard Mr. Buckley! Here you'll find many other GOP members who are sickened by the vicious filth, hypocritical lies, and violent meanness of the McCain/Palin campaign. After all of this is over and McCain has lost this election by a landslide, maybe you and other decent minded Republicans can reclaim the GOP.

If people would focus on the issues this smutt campaigning would not be getting people attention. But this is America and we are a visual society and we are just sheep that will follow the flock over a CLIFF. If you break from the flock must have MAD SHEEP DISEASE!!

Common sense prevails, thanks for being an honest open minded person, I wish more people in society were like this.

Thank you Mr.Buckley for being so honest . I am a democrat but I always respected McCain. I didn't always agree with him but he stood by his guns. However, these latest character attacks are inciting rage and its dangerous. Combine this kind of behavior with a bad economy can have scary results. I am going to hide in my house come election day (other than to vote).

WELCOME!!!!! EVEN REPUBLICANS ARE SICK OF McSAME-PALIN.

It sounds like Mr. Buckley is a very smart man.

All I can say is WELCOME. You are a sensible man.

Now, watch the McCain/Palin operatives disown Buckley, just as many have disowned Kathleen Parker. The refuse to learn.

This is a really great gauge of where the election is.

I think this is great, Im glad to see him support Obama... that being said I find America's ignorance incredible and I think It should definitely be addressed. Throughout this election I have witnessed the utter stupidity of the some American people for example people who claim "I don't know about Obama, I just don't have enough information about him so that's why I'm supporting McCain". HOW ABOUT YOU LEARN? IT IS 2008 WE HAVE BOOKS, MAGS, AND SOMETHING CALLED THE INTERNET. But then again most of this comes from the "Heart Land" of which I am not surprised. I find it shocking how some of these people revel in PURE IGNORANCE and then have the nerve to criticize people who are collage educated. Now I have nothing against my educated country brethren but seriously those who are IGNORANT enough to believe Obama is a terrorist or any more "Risky" than McCain deserves any malcontent that comes their directions because of their MISINFORMATION!

I applaud the true conservativists in this country who have stood up for the best interests of this country and supported Barack Obama for president. Being an Independent, I may have supported McCain if he had shown some substance and credible solutions, but he has taken a dangerous turn and is not suited in judgment or temperament, to hold the most important office in the world. His selection of Palin sealed his fate.

Sarah the baraccuda Palin's speaches are full of CODE words for the ears of hateful bigoted rednecks. Will she still smile and wink and feel so good when one of her crowd takes it upon himself to do OBAMA harm? She is a demagogue in the fashion of Hitler and his fellow JEW haters. Both self professed GOOD CHRISTIANS?

Whee! So glad to hear this. I'm no conservative, but I love C. Buckley's books. Funny guy, and I'm glad he saw the light.

Welcome To The Winning Team!

Amen my friend.

I don't know, I think hell HAS frozen over.

This is big, I mean HUGE! This will only help Barack Obama.

Obama/Biden '08

we need more people like u to be real and speak the truth, weather you are red or blue , its all about the u.s.a. the fact is obama is the best of the two.

One of the best descriptions of the 2 candidates I have seen.

Obama/Biden 08
Dick Lugar (R) for Secretary of State

This guy has my absolute respect to have the guts to vote for the best candidate, and not stick to the Republican "script"

THE END!

It is good news, more people need to wake up. Obama is smart by being calm, Let Mccain KILL his chances by be liar.

Good man, welcome aboard.

thank you Mr. Buckley. You are a smart man. Unlike the ignorant, racist, uninformed idiots that have been speaking at McCains rallies. Just listen to them!!!!! They know nothing about Obama and call him dangerous, Arab????. Really puts you on the spot doesn't it Mr. Magoo. You got yourself into this spot because the same kind of people are saying this trash that are voting for you. Makes you proud doesn't it??? Obama will be the next president of the United States because smart, informed, non racist people are voting for him.

You are toast.

Mr. Buckley you are doing what you feel is in the vest interest of the country. Also, while I think it was a bit late in coming, I must congratulate Senator McCain for his brief display of honor today in his town hall meeting when he defended the fact that Senator Obama is NOT a Muslim but rather he is a decent man but one he has differences with. I wish he had been this way through the entire campaign. It would have caused me to still hold the honor I had for him as an America Hero.

I am still an Obama supporter but I still have hopes for the soul of Senator McCain.

God bless this man. And too his father, with whom I often disagreed with but always respected and, most times, listened to.

Voting for Conservative ideology is not a bad vote...but a vote for McCain is. I feel his sentiment, in that McCain does not represent the light of the Conservative base.

I am an Obama supporter, but I do believe in a strong 2 party governing system, it is just too bad it took so long for the adults to stand up to the reptilians in charge of the party. The same can be said for McCrypt, POSSIBLY, when he actually defended Obama at the KKK rally. I will have to see if McCain has actually rediscovered his integrity or was this just another senior moment.

I hope it is not too late.

Thank you Mr. Buckley for having the courage to support Senator Obama. It's easy for others to stoop to personal attacks but you have chosen to let reason be your guide. The Democratic Party welcomes all Republicans to give us a try. The last 8 years certainly haven't worked, so come and join us!

Even smart conservatives are switching to Obama.
McCain used to be an honorable man, but I believe the republican strategists have taken over his campaign and pushed it into an extremely negative light.

McCain needs to man up and switch the tone of his campaign. Regardless of who takes the white house, we need to be unified instead of polarized. Obama has done better in this, but even he needs to make sure to run a positive campaign from here on out.

Great move Mr. Buckley! It's apparent that you care more about this Great Nation than you do about a Political party. This election is about whom is BEST to lead us out of this economical disaster that we are currently in….

if John McCain steps down do to "health reasons" and Palin steps down in light of the trooper gate investigation, i think we would all understand and even respect them both

Here's hoping that Mr. Buckley is the first of many converts pre-election. Good day all!

How refreshing. At last a true American, true to his convictions. For once, a true patriot. But, where are the other voices of reason.

Where are the voices of great American such as Mr. Hatch, Ms. Snowe, Ms. Hutchison, Ms. Collins, Mr. Baker, Mr. Romney and others. "Country First" is a Republican slogan that can no longer remain just a slogan, but must be a call to action to these highly respectable Republican leadership.

At a time when America's future depends on our ability to come together as a nation, Ms.Palin's jingoistic stoking of racial intolerance, hate filled divisiveness and showing total disdain for the very value that made us great- that is our tolerance of our diversity can only be viewed just as disgusting as the deafening silence of the Republican leadership.

I am sure you parents would understand

Great news. Before this I thought that people on the right were totally blind to what's going on. This gives one independent voter some hope...

hello

common sense will start affecting the election. and alot of upset gop voters will abandon mc cain and his cohorts like davis. by the time nov 4 gets here. it will be clear that mc cain. will have distroyed his reputation and the respect of his party.

MCCAIN HAS LOSS HIS HONOR AND HAS WARPED INTO SOMEONE UNRECOGNIZABLE…

Kudos Mr. B

He is, it seems clear enough, what the historical moment seems to be calling for," Buckley wrote.

No, he is a train wreck in waiting. It is absolutely ridiculous to elect a Government increasing/Tax Raising liberal during an economic slowdown. That will wreck our already damaged economy.

Also, let's have an independent counsel look into the Democrats in Congress who refused to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

He is right what happenned to the McCain of 2000
He has become a shadow of himself,
His obvious vile campaign tactics must be playing with his conscience.
'His recent attack of Michelle was just so over the top, and his guilt by 6 degrees of seperation thing and lack of ideas on the economy are really making it very difficult for him.
He should have picked lieberman or pawlenty as his vp,
All rational supporters of Mccain are leaving him

THANK YOU MR. BUCKLEY

YOU ROCK !

Congratulations Mr. Buckley!!!!!

If McCain's first wife couldn't trust him (multiple times), why should the American people trust him? Dishonesty (and infidelity) is a character flaw.

And his campaign bringing up Obama's past drug use as a teen? How about Cindy McCain's theft and drug use as a mother? Or did John's rage drive her to it?

Thank you Mr. Buckley.

See Senator McCain–no one likes a drama queen, especially when you continue with appalling behavior, mean mouthed and offensive to all political persuasions.

Wow, I agree. I voted for Bush but I dont believe in party loyalty. Am voting democrat this time and if Obama/Biden dont turn things around then I'll give the republicans a chance, but right now sorry Mcain you and the republicans dont deserve a chance.

Obama 08

Great endorsement. I hope this is the kind of realization that other reasonable Republicans are coming to.

well this is a proud moment in U.S history when finally i hear someone in politics speak from the heart and not the party, whether i disagree with buckley or not i respect his choice and it has given me a thought of looking more into obama myself

It takes courage to speak up and thats what makes a MAN.
Call it as you see it. We all love this Country. Senator McCaine Is no longer the person he was. He is now more Erratic and so negative. Simply put out of touch. We thank him for his service to the nation. But that's not a reason to elect him president.

this demonstrates that integrity and intelligence continues in the Buckley line – it seems Gergen, Will and a few others are not willing to lock-step with this growing unamerican hate being seeded by McCain/Palin and other morally disabled republicans.

NOW! if ANYTHING – God forbid – happens to Barack Obama McCain/Palin and their insane campaign will have blood on their hands – i can't go through another american nightmare. jfk, mlk, rfk and almost reagan – and it may be to late – history may read that it was this madness insighted by John McCain that began not only the second u.s. depression But was the trigger for the second Civil War!!!

i'm praying Barack Obama is protected and is our next president and i'm having a hard time finding forgiveness for MCain or Palin – forgiving them would be like forgving the devil! But i don't wish any harm to come to either of them – that's the difference between a democrat and republicans – republicans are hateful!!!

He brings up a lot of good points re McCain. I do think this campaign has changed him. But in all fairness I can also say the same re Obama. At this point I look at all politicians the same I just hope whoever wins this thing they can honestly aid in FIXING this mess our country is in.

welcome aboard,
It won't be long until OBAMA gets the endorsement of Colin Powell also.

OK you McCain supporters... One of your own is finally telling you the truth about this guy. LISTEN TO HIM!!!!!

Well, McBush and Palin have no one to blame but themselves. Of course, they're blame everyone else BUT themselves...and perhaps that's why they're in the very deep hole they keep digging and digging and digging to find a way out of.

Wow, oh wow!

McCain should really spend the last few weeks of the campaign on a positive note. No more mudslinging!

EVERYONE IS FINALLY STARTING TO SEE THE LIGHT, YES!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

P.S TO ALL YOU MCSAME LOVERS OUT THERE PLEASE STOP THE RAGING AND RIOTING AT THE LAST FEW RALLEYS YOU ALL HAVE LEFT. AFTER ALL WE'VE HAD TO DEAL WITH BUSH THE LAST 8 YRS!!

what have you been waiting for my friend? its time for people to see the real mcsame.....unveal.................way to go......

Wow – there's too much Red vs Blue going on right now, we need to pull together as a nation.
Mr. Buckley is showing the true sign of "Country First"!
SHAME ON YOU MCCAIN
SHAME ON YOU PALIN
Dishonest frauds on the highest order – both of you!

I am a 21 year old who was raised a conservative yet decides to vote for Obama. This article above clearly and realistically portrays the truth of the situation happening in the Presidential race, and I am elated to find that a Republican can see sense in what is going on to make a big change in his past allegiances.

Buckley should of came out earlier and endorsed Ron Paul. Now he has to choose between 2 liberals and pick the least liberal and erractic.

I used to respect John McCain 100% and disagree with him 70% of the time. I now disagree 90% but worse than that I have 0%respect. Seeing the way he treats the truth, the public and Barack Obama he seems to be trying to outbush W. That is something I did not expect.

I can hardly believe that a Buckley is going to back Obama. I can understand why, but then I cannot understand why others do not see the very things that Buckley is talking about and especially McCain's campaign officials. They must be on some kind of dope or they have lost their minds and are not giving McCain some solid advice.
I use to vote for the man who I thought would make the best president or whatever he or she was running for, the one who would be more in control of the situation that would come before them. But then we had George W. Bush and after that I would not vote for a republican if he or she was my brother or sister. It seems the party gives them some kind of food or additive that takes away all common sense.

I have not even sent an email to this site before this one so it cannot be a duplicate. It is my own words and original.

All I can say is that this country is going to get what it deserves by electing someone like Obama. And it's not even all about who Obama is – its the double-standard in our society that makes me sick. And to see (alleged) conservatives like Buckley support him makes me puke. How can you support support someone whose values (and I'll use that word losely when it comes to Obama) are the antithesis of everything you believe? It means you're an idiot and a hypocrit.

Finally people are seeing light! Mcsame was a man I used to respect too, but he has changed since Barack clinched nomination.

Brooks, Buckley... It looks like every conservative with a brain and an education is, at the very least, jumping the McCain/Palin ship.... and I bet a lot more than are even willing to admit it will be voting for Obama come November 4th. I don't know if I'm ready for that yet, but I sure can't see voting for McCain any more. Maybe I'll just stay home...

More and more of my fellow Republicans are jumping ship. We are not sell outs, but we are the ones who are putting country first. I still admire John McCain, but not as a presidential candidate. I love my country, and I know one day it WILL be back on the right track, and Obama/Biden ticket can get us there.

Welcome Mr. Buckley. Those Republican meetings are starting to look more like a KKK rally.

Congratulations for allowing logic and reason to rule over party politics! Welcome to the light, Mr Buckley! Many of us prefer the bright candidates over the nasty ones!

Obama/Biden 08

Wow... this is the last thing I'd ever expect...
Let the cries of "traitor" begin... sadly... and I'm sure it'll be worse when you're a right-winger than folks on the left. They'll be frothing at the mouth I'm sure...

The historical moment is calling for Unity. The UNITED STATES of America....not just bush's 'america'.

It is time we all Unite, for each citizen, for our children and for our COUNTRY!

UNITED STATES of AMERICA....that does NOT include divisive, trecherous, traitors of Columbia.

How nice to read this article.

McCain should be ashamed of himself for stoking ignorance, fear, and hate among any already hate-filled conservative electorate!

I have decided to denounce my lifelong affiliation with the Republican Party. They do not represent my ethics or values for America. I am not a Dem, but my vote will be casted for OBAMA-BIDEN!

Who cares about what this guy thinks. Of course, my comment won't get posted because it is pro McCain. You guys have sensored out all of my comments because you only put on all of the pro Obama comments on your site. Everyone I know is pro McCain. We cannot understand why any intelligent person would vote for Obama. My contacts come from all cross sections of the population and I am in a swing state. Obama is unproven, untested and inexperienced. Research him on the internet. Past history of drug use, friends with terrorists against our country and radicals. You wouldn't hire him at your company. His campaign has given $800,000 to Acorn accused of voter fraud which may interfere with our election process. Everyone's vote in important. Use it wisely. Protect our country with the ONLY choice for President- John McCain.

It's good to see independent thinkers. Vote Obama, vote McCain, as long as you are voting on your own and not being told how to vote, I will respect your choice. That being said, its becoming increasingly difficult to condone McCain's actions. I feel like if I vote for him, I accept his current behavior, which I defiantly do not.

I can hardly believe that a Buckley is going to back Obama. I can understand why, but then I cannot understand why others do not see the very things that Buckley is talking about and especially McCain's campaign officials. They must be on some kind of dope or they have lost their minds and are not giving McCain some solid advice.
I use to vote for the man who I thought would make the best president or whatever he or she was running for, the one who would be more in control of the situation that would come before them. But then we had George W. Bush and after that I would not vote for a republican if he or she was my brother or sister. It seems the party gives them some kind of food or additive that takes away all common sense.

Now THAT'S putting your Country First.

Obama 08.

very cool.

I think in this economic climate, it's better to go with the safe choice than some radical, ill prepared candidate. Much to the chagrin of Repubs, Obama is looking more and more like the safe candidate and McCain is looking like a real risk.

Obviously this man can think for himself and not allow partisan ideology prevent him from being rational. Obama, in my opinion will be a great president...........He is someone Americans can count on to think about all sides of issues before making decisions. We need someone like that in the Whitehouse (a thinker).............Why can't people see him for what he is and not allow McCain to villify his character.

Thank you Mr. Buckley for opening up to America about your heartfelt opinion.

What a maverick! Hear, hear...at last someone willing to admit the emperor has no clothes!

Another one see's the writing on the wall!
McCain/Palin (LOSERS)!

this is God speaking the truth to the world and American people in irreputable truth.. God is good

Obama 08 12

McCain is a disgrace. I hope Mr Buckley doesn't get too much hate mail for this but since hate is all the people who back McCain really have at this point he will probably get lots of scary letters.

Obama/Biden 08!

I salute you sir for your honesty, deep thinking, and independent judjment. God bless you! and welcome to the board!!

And what's really crazy is that even though so many professional conservatives are calling for an end to McCain's antics, so many of his supporters are franticly asking him to attack even harder. They don't think he's attacking enough. Do they really even know what they're voting for? I don't want to believe race has anything to do with any of this but I've never seen people so plain angry that the candidate they don't support may win. It truly boggles my mind.

Nuff said, if a BUCKLEY, one of the most conservative peoples in the Western hemisphere is endorsing Obama and not just because McCain is lame but because he believes in Obama? Then you KNOW Obama's the man for the job. Booyah!

Proves that there are republicans who still love this country and won't fall for a lousy namesake republican ticket thats good for nothing!

Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

You explained best in your endorsement why I am supporting Obama. I am a true fiscal conservative. I do not trust McCain to do ANYTHING right in this country (especially with the insanity he has caused in recent days). I do however trust that Obama will surround himself with smart people and that he will actually listen to what they will say. By the time McCain is done, no one with any sense will want to be a part of his administration. I can't imagine who would want to be in his cabinet.

Welcome, Mr. Buckley. We share a South Carolina heritage, and I am very pleased that you are honest enough to admit you were wrong. I was once an admirer of Sen. McCain myself, and thought he was one Republican I could have voted for. No longer. His honor went out the window quite a while ago.

thank you Buckley, you made me cheer up. I hope other repubs realize soon and save our country from another disaster. stop all fear tactics and come to the real world. Jesus said to be kind and love others not to hate. if you are a real christian then follow what Jesus said.

How wonderful that Mr. Buckley sees the truth abut Obama.

William F. Buckley would never endorse a ticket that included a intellectual midget like Sarah Palin. Neo-cons like Bush and Palin don't even know or understand the principals espoused by the great conservative scholars of the twentieth century. The McCain campaign would rather whip their supports to a frenzy with hateful lies and fear mongering then offer up thoughtful conservative approaches to the problems we face. I feel sorry for the true conservative, the Republicans have abandoned them.

Sound judgment from a staunch conservative...well done!

Sen. McCain,

Will Buckley's endorsement of Obama bring you to your senses? We want a positive and honorable campaign. Neither one of those adjectives can be used to describe your current mudslinging.

That is what right thinking people should do to really put the country first. Congratulations to Mr. Buckley.

Wow!

Though I m an Obama supporter, I always liked and respected McCain. No more. The McCain I respected is pre-Palin/McCain campaign 08. He sold his soul to the devil – made a Fuastian bargain.

I feel sorry for the man. I believe he knows what he is becoming – a caricature of himself, and feels he is no longer in control of his own self image.

It is a Shakespearean tragedy to watch a once honorable man going down the drain and ruining his low legacy due to the company he was forced to keep.

But then again, he had a choice – his ambition got the better of the best part of him, and now he has to deal with not only the election defeat, but the ruined legacy of his life time work. He will now be remembered as an icon who incited the ugliest and basest elements of his party.

Mr. Buckley has apparently taken leave of his senses, if he can look at Osama Obama and see anything but a phony, a hypocrite, a closet socialist and a fake Christian. He should change his name to something more appropriate, e.g., Booker T Lenin.

buckley is obviously one of the few repubs that has independent thought. good for him. im glad he is not scared to speak the truth.
i hope more social conservitives are going to see the light.
barack is right.

AWESOME!!!

Wow, welcome on board Sir

It just goes to show that the Republican Party, through years of incessant pandering, has finally fractured.

Old fashioned conservatives, like Buckley, would rather accept ideological differences with an intelligent, thoughtful, concerned Democrat than accept a modern-day Know Nothing movement under the Republican banner.

Hello President Obama

Let me guess, you "Party-first, Screw Our Country" hacks: Buckley is now a terrorist now too, right?

Buckley is not alone. I am shocked though. I did not see a man of this stature in the conservative bloc endorsing Obama. Obama has been able to reach across the aisle and reach-not just independents like me-but true conservatives.

He will pay for it though.

Well, if this doesn't say it all, nothing will. An ultra conservative person who writes for an ultra conservative publication voting for a Democrat. When your own party members don't believe in you except the radicals, you are in deep, deep trouble.

Thank you so much for understanding what our country needs. I too once admired McCain, but see a very different politician in him now. Niether are perfect candidates, but Obama delivers a much clearer, calmer message and is what our country needs at this difficult time in history.

Now Cindy, you should be a good housewife and start packing your husband's bags for him to retire to the retirement home. It is clear for all to see, whether democrats or republicans that your husband is really "out of this world" and there's no way in hell, that hell will warm over, even for him! But perhaps he could prove all those pundits wrong, when Palin brings her pastor muthee here to perform his magic on all of you.

You better watch out Buckley, McCains people will get you !!!

The base is starting to fragment Ouch to the Rep.

Good for Buckley! It's great to see that some Conservatives are able to see that Obama is what is best for the USA in this election! I'm even more proud of Buckley considering he previously defended McCain.

C'mon other Conservatives – join the Moderates and Liberals in supporting the Obama/Biden ticket!

Obama definitely knows where he wants to take America. He respects the underlying ethos and ideals upon which this country is founded and prospered on. He genuinely thankful for this nation that provided him the opportunity that took him where he is today.

McCain lost his respect the moment he started comparing Obama with Britney and Paris Hilton.

i totally agree with him. I will be voting democratic for the first time also. McCain and Palin are a disgrace to this country.

YOU had a responsibility to look beyond the rhetoric floating on the airways before taking such a public position on this important futuristic issue. I'm ashamed of you; and so would your parents be for being so off hand and superficial in your announcement. The conclusion drawn is, we should know better than to expect a 2nd generation public figure to be as wise as his parents.

All obama is is a good actor and even better liar.
And you sir, are stupid and blind.

Any other Republicans want to join in an honest effort to save our country ??

All ideologies welcome! Just bring an open mind and a willingness to work together in a common sense approach to restore this country to the greatness it deserves.

Thank God there are still conservatives left who care about this country.

What IS going on at the Palin/McCain rallies? "Off with his head"??? Shame on any of my fellow citizens who would promote such ignorance and hatred. Go live somewhere else if you don't like it - that's what you've always said to US when you stole elections and ran our country into the ground.

Finally, some light.

Wow.

What McCain campaign is up to these days will allow only the most erratic people to be his supporter. All people who can think have already abandoned him.

God Bless USA.

Wow. I'm very surprised. Mr. Buckley's reasons mirror my opinions about Sen. McCain.

Perhaps his father isn't rolling in his grave about his son's careful decision. It's sad that we won't ever know what Buckley Sr. thought of the McCain campaign, esp. over the last month.

Thank you, Mr. Buckley. Thank you for your honesty.

I don't know how much this endorsement really means but he's correct in saying John has lost whatever "it" was. Slanderous campaign tactics have rendered him a lowly position of
"mired in a pig stye" with palin as a stye mate

The bell is sounding on the end of John McCain's campaign.

WOW!!! I concur.

Well said Mr Buckley.... it is good to see more and more conservatives realize they do have a choice and not just listening to rhetoric from Hannity, Rove and Co. throw at you.

wow, wonder how mccain will bash this one???

If you like the current state of the economy brought to you by Barney Frank and company then you'll love Obama's plans for the economy. It was formerly known as the Herbert Hoover plan. You increase taxes and costs for businesses then institute a protectionist trade platform. It's guaranteed to turn an economic recession into a Great Depression. Just Google Herbert Hoover and see for yourself !!

...and yet another Republican comes to his/her senses...

If we see more prominent conservative defections over to Obama, that could have a big effect on the undecided vote - especially if conservatives say he's what "the historical moment seems to be calling for."

Thank you, Mr. Buckley, for coming to terms with the truth.

me too! OBAMA BIDEN 08

Holy Cow! The Republicans are finally waking up??? About frigging time come on Mr Buckley send few more over to the dems side!!

Landslide OBAMA!!!!

I don't know about you,but,I can't wait to hear what the GOP comes up with about this!

At Last a fellow Republican seeing sense, this country will move on, McCain wants to give you guns but Obama wants to give you jobs so that you can buy 100 guns if you like, go hunting if you like, a gun however does not put food on the table, I will use the job to buy a house, take my kids to school and live a good life. Enough is Enough, this is the 21st century, there are people who think they are more American than others, time will tell.

"Thank You for Endorsing"

Is this allowed in the Republican Party?

Surely he's violating some rule ... will the GOP kick him out?

Wow, Republicans can think and make up their own minds ...

Mr. Buckley

I could not agree with you more. America, Let us give Mr. Obama a chance.

Kind Regards,

Wow. That means everybody inculding conservatives are fed up of McCain. I must say they are putting the country first.

Thank you Mr. Buckley for the integrity of mind and generosity of spirit. The truth lives, the hope endures.

Early voting is the way to go.

Registered Republican voted Obama/Biden 08

So Beautifully said ...

This just shows that reason and sensibility exists on both sides regardless of ideology. Barack Obama (not osama) may have the credentials, temperment, and charisma to restore hope back to the american people and the world in a time of striking fear and dismay. He may not be the saviour that some left wing nuts say he is, but maybe that's not what we need. Maybe we just need a steady hand to lead us, with an uplifing message to bring optimism back to the minds and hearts of those who are in despair, losing there pensions, jobs. Maybe he can get those on the market who are scared to invest and lend the confidence to take a risk, and maybe his democratic policies have the juice to infultrate and filter out the corruption and greed that's destroyed the markets through tough regulation and oversite. Maybe a filibuster proof senate and a demoractic controlled house will be able to get things done in an expeditious manner rather than every bill being snuffed out due to partisan politics, and maybe Obama can be the uniter that brings republicans and dems together to tackle the dire issues we face at home and abroad. maybe

If you like the current state of the economy brought to you by Barney Frank and company then you'll love Obama's plans for the economy. It was formerly known as the Herbert Hoover plan. You increase taxes and costs for businesses then institute a protectionist trade platform. It's guaranteed to turn an economic recession into a Great Depression. Just Google Herbert Hoover and see for yourself !!

Glad to see some conservatives opening their eyes and seeing what is going on in their own party. I was beginning to think they really were that stupid and brainwashed.

The house is falling on McCain.May God save him.
Sean Hannity will be next to endorce Barack

Mr. Buckley:

I admire your courage and insight. I too was a life-long Republican until Senator McCain was nominated. I studied McCain's history when he first ran for president in 2000, and was alarmed by reports about his temper. In my humble opinion, that alone, disqualified Senator McCain then, and his race-baiting disqualifies him now.

Further, a man who himself was subjected to Rovian smear campaign, should have never allowed hate-filled comments at his VP's rallies. He should have never engaged in them himself. McCain backtracked today, but that in itself proves that he was wrong.

By allowing Palin to do as she pleases, McCain has practically ceeded power to his running mate. It is clear that he is unable to set the tone for his campaign. How can Americans trust him to set the tone in his administration, should he be elected president?

Sad that his parents would have cut off his allowance......hopefully this world sees what he is talkin about.....& the people, older especially, can see that Obama is more than just a black man.....he's a interracial man w/a vision...unlike McCain who is senile

That's nothing a lot of big democrats back McCAin. Any dope can back obama, that's the kind that do.

Bravo! I used to define myself as a liberal republican, a fiscal conservative and a social liberal. Unfortunately the last fiscally responsible leadership was the Clinton administration. I guess I'm now a conservative Democrat because I too am voting for Obama. His views on the war in Iraq and the bottom up economic views have earned my respect.
I'd like to get in on the ground floor of history by predicting that Bush's invasion of Iraq will go down in history as the greatest tactical blunder since Gen. Custer at Little Big Horn. We hired a "C" student and we're not even getting "D" work.

Obama needs more prominent conservatives to endorse him. I think there are a lot more out there than the media wishes to cover.

Mr. Buckley will surely be vilified and hated by many on the right for his well reasoned decision to support Obama but all of that will be outweighed greatly by the much good his support offers, particularly at this time of the campaign when the McCain camp has clearly decided victory must be sought and obtained by all means notwithstanding the effect on the individuals involved or the country as a whole.

The McCain/Palin campaign has shown a clear hostility to intellectuals, even conservative intellectuals. That's why Buckley is supporting Barack Obama. The Buckleys were never driven by the rage that has appeared at McCain campaign rallies. That's why they are respected, even by people such as myself, who disagree with them.

Hear Hear Mr. Buckely, exactly why I changed my support from McCain to Obama.
I Want the old John McCain back. I do not like the new John McCain and will vote for Obama instead.

Nice, I guess

Finally, a vote of competence and intelligence over idealism. Both the left and the right need more of these types of people.

Awesome, this thing just gets better & better..... God bless America.
Vote for "That One 08"
From Wichita Falls, TX

Beautiful

Thank you!

Clay Lehman
Kerrville, Tx 78028

Well as I live and breathe! Another sane Republican comes forth. This really is a "date with destiny" election. God speed President Obama and thank you for your courage Mr. Buckley

WOW! This is incredible. A conservative who is not afraid to say that McCain has lost himself in his ambition to win the White House.

Finally, a smart voice from the right on this. Thank you, Mr. Buckley, for raising your hand for Obama and his true leadership potential.

As a 64 year old, life long Republican, I cannot agree more. Worse, McCain and Palin are pushing a line of religious and racial hate that has been unseen in modern US politics. He has forgotten that this Country is founded on the ideal that all men are created equal.
McCain is possessed with winning at any cost, but as Ronald Reagan used to say, he shot himself in the foot along the way by selecting an inept running mate with a base personality and the sophistication of a snail. This bad judgment, along with his half truths, and out right lies has convinced me that I cannot vote for him.

I am glad more sensible conservatives are seeing the light. Let us do what is right for this country.

welcome aboard

Wow!!! This is great for Obama. I also read the following on Yahoo. This sounds like the McCain I remember. I'm still voting for Obama at this point....but it's nice to hear McCain shooting this stuff down now and taking boo's for it as well. After watching their gatherings it was starting to look like a Klan meeting!

"If you want a fight, we will fight," McCain said. "But we will be respectful. I admire Sen. Obama and his accomplishments." When people booed, he cut them off.

"I don't mean that has to reduce your ferocity," he said. "I just mean to say you have to be respectful."

When a visibly angry McCain supporter in Waukesha, Wis., on Thursday told the candidate "I'm really mad" because of "socialists taking over the country," McCain stoked the sentiment. "I think I got the message," he said. "The gentleman is right." He went on to talk about Democrats in control of Congress.

On Friday, McCain rejected the bait.

"I don't trust Obama," a woman said. "I have read about him. He's an Arab."

McCain shook his head in disagreement, and said:

"No, ma'am. He's a decent, family man, a citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with (him) on fundamental issues and that's what this campaign is all about."

He had drawn boos with his comment: "I have to tell you, he is a decent person and a person that you do not have to be scared of as president of the United States."

This is very good news of Obama.

Juneau Alaska

If McCain keeps screwing up as bad as he is, even GWB himself will end up voting for Obama.

Republicans look like they are finally voting for the man and not just pulling the party line.

This is good news!

Juneau Alaska

wooow

Finally, a voice of reason from the conservative side – I thought I'd never hear the day!

Ah ha!
Every conservative is beginning to realize that Mccain = war, and further instability. Welcome aboard Chris... now the rest will follow suit now.

Welcome onboard! We are just regular guys with everyday American needs. Welcome!!!

let's go OBAMA!!!

and seriously, show me any rational swing voter, better yet, rational voter that wants to relive the 60's with the hatred and mean-spirited emotions that Palin is invoking at her campaign rallies, and I'll pay you $100

we don't need division and hate in this country, we need unity!

ELECT OBAMA!!

WELL AT LEAST THE SMART REPUBLICANS ARE WAKING UP TO THE FACT THAT THE MC CAIN. PALIN TICKET IS DEFINATELY NOT WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS. MC CAIN HAS LOST WHAT MENTALITY HE HAD. AND PALIN IS A CHENEY CLONE MAYBE EVEN WORSE. THE REPUBLICANS HAVE RUINED THIS GREAT COUNTRY. I AM A 70 YEAR OLD DISABLED VETERAN THAT HAS SEEN MC CAIN VOTE AGAINST EVERY THING THAT WOULD HELP THE VETERANS. HIS LIES HAVE LEFT HIM WITH NO HONOR. IF YOU CARE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY VOTE DEMOCRAT.

OH MY GAWD!!!!

To all you McCain/Palin supporters guess what just happened???

HELL HAS FROZEN OVER FOR YOU.

No more Sean Hannity. No more Rush Limbaugh.

The mean spirited animal in the conservative wing is about to be slaughtered, grilled, baked and flambayed to the American people.

We are tired of mean spirited campaigns.

John McCain is not a senator...not in the definition that our founding fathers envisioned.

Senators shoudl be honorable and have decorum.

John McCain is a disgrace to this embodiment of what a U.S. Senator should be.

That is why Mr. Buckley is voting for Sen. Obama.

I just wonder how many more smart Americans like this man are out there?

What on Earth was McCain thinking when he chose Barbie Moose for a running mate? How dare McSurge suspend his campaign and the presidential debate to 'do much about nothing' in the financial crisis!

Next thing up he'll want to suspend election day so he and Moose have more time to throw more dirt! Out with you two!

Sure why not support someone that has values of a moran and pals around with terroristS and is involved in vote FRAUD –

ACORN - your democratic vote recruiting machine!!!

Then there is Biden – DOES NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT THE ROLE OF A VP IS!!!!!!!

A statement from a true and worthy conservative. McCain is not a conservative; nor is he a maverick. He is merely everything Palin accuses Obama of. True conservatives will recognize that their best interests will be served in a McCain/Palin trouncing at the polls, and a period of time to rebuild with fresh ideas. I look forward to see what a fresh and humbled Republican party might look like (hope that it will be free of those wishing to mix church and state) ~ Committed Christian.

Thanks for actually putting country, not party, first.

A voice of REASON... cheers to you, Buckley!

Amen to that!

I agree with Mr. Buckley about Sen. McCain's nasty, angry and smear
tactics the Sen has been using against Obama at his racist ralleys this week. As time goes by during this election time his silly rants and ravings are not what the american people want to hear. In fact it's a turn-off to most people. I believe the American people want to hear
his plan about what he's going to do about the average Americans who are suffering during this horrible time in our in our economy.
He shows poor judgement skills about issues and people are tired of his suggestions to solve problems that don't make sense. He finds it hard to keep on course while speaking and he flip-flops alot.

Susan from CT Obama-Biden 08

Other Republican folks must learn and join Obama

Amen

Can you and Sarah smell the coffee yet John?Please end it now,dont be afraid to throw in the towel and save what little history you have left.

God bless America..!
Obama raises not only hope for the future but makes me wish i was American..!
Americans should see what my eyes see & hear what am hearing from this man.
surely the choice is clear but its hard to imagine the "undecided" voters.
I wonder wat they need to hear

As a Democrat, I appreciate Republicans like Buckley. We are in this situation together. It's about time that we show unity among each other to bring about changes that are needed. As I've said all along, this election isn't about McCain nor Obama. It's about who can bring about the fundamental changes that this country desperately needs. Government need to establish a relationship with the American people and international community, which has been missing for the past eight years.

November 4, here we come.
Long live America.
Obama-Biden '08.

Wow. That is quite interesting. I'm kind of glad some people look beyond party affiliation to actual content. The VP point was not belabored, Pawlenty would have been a better pick. Things might look different right now.

this just goes to show all you non believing neo con witch hunters that Mclame is losing the support of his republican base and some very well respected conservatves. Forgive me if I misspell anything, I'm typing this from my iPhone at a Texas high school football game.

"The Straight Talk Express has lost a wheel"

-Senator/Future President Barack Obama

The chickens are are deserting a sinking ship and the rats are coming up to roost.

'Nuff said.

Obama 08

We have to tell republicans... It is good to jump to our side. Even if you don't agree with us..we both agree on a bright and better America. She needs our union. She needs us.

Obama 08

For a brighter future.

WELCOME TO THE WINNING TEAM.

Two thoughts: Obama should definitely highlight this endorsement. It reinforces his bipartisan credentials.

Second, how long before the hard-right-wingers start calling for Buckley's head and throw him under the bus?

Thank you Mr. Buckley.

Obama/Biden 08

Wow gives me some of the faith back . There are good sensible people on the right. We all need to go dead middle and get our issues solved together.

My sentiments are the same as those of Mr. Buckley–and I am a registered Republican voting for Obama. McCain is so erratic that he appears to have some form of dementia. And Palin is nothing more nor nothing less than McCain's ruffled-feather macaw.

OK...this is HUGE. It shows that there is hope that light bulbs can come on even from people that have historical roots to oppose change. Congratulations Mr. Buckley. I salute you for taking a strong stand that is needed during these terrible times.

Thank you for putting into words exactly how I feel.

A Buckley is getting all Mavricky !

I commend Mr. Buckley for his decision and agree with him when it comes to who McCain has become. I once admired McCain for standing up to his party, but this election has swayed him to compromise himself on several occasions which have turned him into someone not so appealing.
I was originally a HIllary Supporter, leaning towards McCain until Palin became the puppet and now, I too am an Obama/Biden supporter.

Welcome aboard Buckley.

BARACK THE VOTE!

It's a breath of fresh air to know we still have conservatives out there who understand why temperament, intelligence, inspiration and steady leadership is important – I admire John McCain, and I have voted the Republican ticket the last two general elections. However, the tactics McCain is allowing to happen under his leadership are un becoming on a future leader of free world. John and Sarah will be remembered as the two who brought down the Republican party.
My advise to John McCain – think about the damage you are doing to the party...there are som great Republican congressmen / women; Senators and State leaders who you will take down with you using the tactics you are applying.
I will vote for the Obama/Biden ticket and support the local Rep tickets.

Kudos. A Republican can see through the distortions. America does have a chance. Thank you Mr. Buckley for voting on principle.

I hope there are more of him.

See, this is exactly why I am voting for Obama this year.

I may be a Republican, but I have no trust in my parties nominee. Ever since he chose Sarah Palin, it's clear he'd prefer to pander to the crazy Religious Right who wants to steal my party, rather than stick to his convictions.

Maybe my Party will show me a good candidate someday, but right now Obama is the man I trust with the country. We don't see eye to eye – but I trust him to want whats best.

Some of them will see the light, eventually!
Others will constitute, the 45 % ignoronimous (meaning plain dumb)who support war, the mayor of Alaska and an old grumpy stiff (pun intended).

The rabid republicans are like the frog in well, they dont know the outside world.

Well said! Great to see Christopher's endorsement. That makes two of us.

I think as more conservatives abandon this shameful McCain/Palin campaign, it provides the nation a chance to turn the page and the Republican party to begin rebuilding.

I look forward to a genuine, moral and conservative GOP in 2012.

In the meantime, if you really disagree with Obama's political views but disdain this awful behaviour of McCain/Palin et al, consider casting your vote for a conservative (Barr/Root or Baldwin/Castle) this time. It says no thanks to the corporate-socialist and neo-fascist wings of the party (Bush/Cheney and now apparently McCain) but lets them know you will be waiting for them next time if they choose a positive candidate who wants to unite America.

Wow wow-thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think he summarized it nicely. I too was a life long Republican, but 8 years of divisive politics, fear mongering and fanning the flames of intolerance has run this Country into a shambles. Whereas I don't completely agree with Barack Obama's political views, he certainly seems like a better leader, and a man that can start the healing process, not only at home, but with our reputation that has been damaged worldwide. Compare the two objectively...who is more Presidential? OBAMA

Way to see the light! I've crossed the line as well and will be voting Obama/Biden this year, he making me proud to be an American again!

Finally someone on the other side has seen the light. The media is talking about the "Daly" effect when it comes to people entering the polling booth. Makes me wonder if there are going to be many proud republicans who will profess to backing McCain, but behind the closed curtain will be voting for Obama, and then walk out and proudly tell their republican friends they voted for the "Maverick." Then in future elections we can talk about the "McCain" effect.

oooh man. you better watch it or mccains supporters will be calling for your head too. i can't believe the people showing up for his campaign yelling kill him, and traitor, treason., arab. what the heck has the republican party turned into. a bunch of backwoods rednecks. and the fact that jon mcbush didn't immediatley point out the wronglyness of that only goes to show what a true unamerican he truely is.

Well maybe Buckley will get Obama to also be honest about his past connections. Contrary to what the MSM says, this is a VALID question. If you connect all the dots it paints a sketchy picture and Mr.Obama has mislead us by not be 100% truthful. His connection to Ayers is important and I am tired of my fellow democrats putting this American Terrorist on a pedistal just to protect Obama. He is not a good man, he has never apologized to his victims and wished that he had done more. There is also deeper connections to Rezko and Wright. While we want to look the other way, we must question why the Obama campaign gave a 800,000 donation to Acorn through another organization and now we have proof of thousands of fraudulent voter registrations. Obama needs to answer and if he does not this will always hang over his presidency. The american people are not racist, we just want Obama to finally answer a question honestly.

There will be more known "conservatives" joining the Obama ranks.............

Thank God, conservatives as well as liberals understand that if we want our values to stand strong, we have to have a strong economy and safe country. No McInsane!

So, Buckley goes from staunch conservative, to far left liberal , and bases his reasoning on those explanations? It's too bad ...it seems like too many Americans have had some mysterious veil pulled over their eyes, preventing them from seeing reality. Yes, he's smooth, "he looks presidential", but his roots and background, beginning at Columbia, and carrying over to men like Ayers to Wright to Mayor Daley..are far, far left of what America needs. Why can't anybody see this guy really for what , and who, he really is? In his heart he really doesn't like America very much, and his friends hate capitalism. I fear Americans will be sorry, but it will be too late by then.

Wise move!!

Insightful man. The balance the budget promise had me rolling with laughter earlier today. I just saw on the news tonight that McCain actually took a stand against the insolent outbursts at his rallies..lol. Shocking.!!! In his statement he actually called Obama a decent man..lol.
I don't know whether or not he is being sincere, if it's a new scampaign tactic or if his conscience was poking him in the gut. Let' see if the negative ads still air in the media..

Ouch, GOP...

Obama has an "Early voting" ad inside the environment of the Xbox 360 game Burnout Paradise. Now Buckley is backing Obama? Game over boys and girls!

It's good to see someone using their brain to vote, not fanatical affiliation to a political party.

Even hard core republican can see that john mccain is fake, he's a desperate liar. i urge more republican to do the same as Buckley.

Good decision Mr. Buckley. I am sure your parents would have been proud with your decision, if they were alive
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Who is taking him seriously? And who is confused by Obama's rhetoric and empty promises, all talks without practical experiences and life-time achievements, or even substance and character?? He is only good in hiding behind Joe Biden. It proves a confusing time, with compromising messages, while Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton would know better when they said Barack Obama was not qualified or prepared to be commander-in-chief an a dangerous world. We need someone who can answer the phone, on his own, at 3 A.M. in the White House. And John McCain is ready to answer any leaders such as Vladimir Putin of Russia. Who is Obama, really? Should it be Biden/Obama, or Clinton/Obama, instead of Obama/Biden?? Mr. Barack Obama reminds me of Jimmy Carter, and he is bringing our nation into deeper recession, or even another Great Depression, with big spending, higher taxes to pay for his spending, and more and more government-control. No more freedom, folks, sorry!

I have a question and I'm hoping one of the conservatives that might be blogging can help me out. Here goes.

"What exactly is it you all are trying to conserve; a way of life that doesn't fit in the world we live in today?"

Exactly Mr. Buckley. My sentiments exactly.

Just another bought and paid for media person. What else is new? If he was not a Buckley no one would even know him.

Buckley, you are a courageous man with a keen sense of judgement. What you have is what is lacking in a large proportion of our populace – an ability to think with your head and not the nether part of the lower intestine. America is perilously close to interparty/political violence that has until now only been seen in places like Africa – thanks to the unfortunate and despicable volatile incitement to anger by McCain and his retarded protege Palin. BELIEVE ME AMERICA, YOU DO NOT WANT McCAIN AND PALIN IN POWER.

ALLLL ABOOOOOARD, THE TRAIN IS LEAVING THE STATION. TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT, TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT

Wow....

Finally, slowly but surely the rational minds are putting on their thinking caps.

Bill Clinton was right....Hope always triumphs over fears!

The chickens (Politics of fear and impulsive decision making) are finally coming home to roost in the McCain campaign.

Sooner or later , before Nov 4, every one is going to vote for Obama / Biden ticket.
Americans are same people. They will never support pathetic liars-McShame & McPig.

You're so right ! John McCain is not the maverick he claims to be. Back in 2000 he lead us to believe that he was different and authentic, that he cared for the things thar are important and relevant to average americans.....come to find out he was all words...no substance (sad)...

Obama/Biden

Si se puede !! Yes we can !!

Wow! Refreshing...It is nice to see there are reasonable, not firey angry, Republicans out there. I am not just happy that Mr. Buckley is voting for Mr. Obama, it is because he is thoughtfully looking at his choices. That is how America is supposed to be. It is one thing to be enthusiastic about his/her candidate. It is non-productive for all the "hateful" negativity that so many of his party have put forth recently. What used to be secretly kept, so many Republicans are openly demonstrating with this demonic behavior. Maybe they never lost an election before. Whatever the outcome, it would be wonderful to see these people act like adults and take the outcome gracefully. It will only help all Americans if that would become the case. I guess I'm dreaming.

No,...Hell has frozen over...where's my coat

This is what America needs, a change from rhetoric McCain to solution, Mr. Obama. Thank you sir for your honesty.

My sentiments exactly!!! I used to really like John McCain. His campaign's negativity is really getting to me!!!

Obama/Biden '08

The trickle is turning into a flood – the 2000 version of McCain may have had a chance despite the rough economy. Not this knucklehead. Next big endorsement for Obama....Colin Powell.

Hey Rushbo, can't wait to hear your take on this tomorrow. Enjoy your ratings, there will be a major drop come Nov 5 once us Obamabots have done OUR job successfully.

your right, mccain is not a true leader, for these troubled times.get your message, out people respect your thoughts thank you.

where are the bigs fllying.. this is big!

I could not agree more with Buckley! I hope more republicans follow. There is simply too much at stake this election, and a McCain/Palin administration would only bring the US economy down even more – we need the democrats back in the White House, so we can get through this financial mess.

Go Obama!

The last truly intelligent and honest conservative?

Good on you Christopher! A very wise decision!

WOW!!!!

EVEN HE AGREES MCCAIN HAS LOSS HIS HONOR AND HAS WARPED INTO SOMEONE UNRECOGNIZABLE...

Wow! McCain's ship is really sinking. This is incredible!

That is putting country first.

The heated rhetoric of the GOP needs to stop otherwise it will fracture our country. We are a country in peril and our unity is needed now more than ever.

There is some hope for the right wing after all. What he sees is that it is not progressive vs conservative but who is the right leader for our country.

McCain is someone who I once voted for and I agree that he is no longer the person he once was.

Holy cow. What can you say to that. Turn out the lights, Elvis has just left the building!

Finally, someone thinking clearly! Thanks for having the courage to stand up for your beliefs.

I believe very responsible Republican voters see what the reality is and how it's affecting what's going on at this time, and McCain, I'm afraid ,is about 8-10 years too late. McCain has no plan to help this nation and will do anything to be President. It's too freightening to think that if he died while in office, the Palin pick would be an abomindation to what decent legislators Republican or Democrat have worked very hard for.

Thank you for having the guts to speak what you really feel!

While your dad may have disagrred I'm sure he would have been proud of that!

This is great news – a real conservative, putting his COUNTRY FIRST. I think your dad would be proud!

Go Buckley, McCain is Bi-Polar

Excellent, the Reptilian party is done. The selfish "me only" neocons. GOP neocons are having Klansman like rallys. They spew hatred, and says " We are stunned", "We are mad" by Obamas popularity. What do they expect, when we are going through the GREATEST DEPRESSION . Did we have prosperous 8yrs of GOP Presidency ?

With the current state of the economy, Job losses, health care crisis, vanishing 401k /retirement, You should either be an IDIOT Or a religious fanatic to vote for the GOP.

GOP, DO NOT SPEW HATRED, THIS COULD LEAD TO ELECTION VIOLENCE LIKE WAHT YOU SEE IN OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. YOU ALL WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCITING VIOLENCE.

Thank God there world Bucleyare still some Republicans with brains. Welcome to our .

This isn't news.
Please, someone give me three accomplishments that Obama has either sponsored or introduced that qualify him for the presidency. Not statements, not speeches, real accomplishments. Don't bother asking me about McCains, I'm looking for Obama's. Give me three. I'll help you by giving you the first one. He's a sitting Senator. Looking for two more. Prove me wrong.

This is the beginning of the end.

You are not alone!

I am voting for a Democrat for the first time in my life too!

It was hard coming out to my Republican family but now my parents and siblings are following suit.

INDIANA FOR OBAMA!!!

How americans can vote for Palin/Mccain duo. What about as the rest of the world. We do not want Palin moron snake in white house.She could be next president of the world who will make decision about life and death of millions people around the globe. Some her supporters could tell me; it is not your business: my answer is : Yes it is my business as
long America starts wars and people around the world are hurting.
I am one of those millions , and I never will agree with palin racist
polices. She is disgrace for all woman and she is disgrace to humanity
Mccain judgment is worse than my 2 years nice. At least she can
recognize "good guys" from "bad guys".

Here is another looser trying to be noticed. There are many of those. People know who they are. Never heard of this guy before. I wonder if any reader even knows who this nut is.

Good....now get some other conservatives to back Obama/Biden. 8 years of republican rule has put the world asunder!

we ARE the people we have been waiting for. if you can't see it, I feel sorry for you. If not US, then who? if not NOW, then when? Let's all band together and make this the next greatest generation. Let's make USA 2008-2050, the greatest civilization the world has ever seen. DREAM BIG AMERICA. YES WE CAN

Thank you. Your truthfulness and sincerity shine through this action.

He tells it EXACTLY like it is.

wonderful, welcome

Wonderful! A conservative with some smarts and integrity, unlike mccain/palin!

Welcome aboard Buckley! I'm sure your parent would agree or at least understand why you made such a good choice.

AT LAST A CONSERVATIVE WITH BRAINS UNLIKE THE REST WHO ARE BRAIN DEAD, HANNITY, RUSH AND O'REILLY KILLED THESE MORONS BRAINS

Tide is turning. The conservatives are jumping the SHIP commanded by the Commander McCain.

Welcom aboard, conservative America! You are welcome in the party of the PEOPLE.

Wonderful. I too am a conservative who believes that Obama has the intelligence, leadership ability and temperment to get us out of this mess. I just do not believe that McCain has it – he has made so many bad choices, from Palin to his campaign style to his "campaign" suspension, that I just don't think he can do the job.

Fact Check ask, Does McCain's tax plan give tax cuts to CEOs?
Verdict: True

Nuff Said!! The geezer once again taking from the poor and giving to the rich! This man is so anti-american it hurts!

Obama is for the people, not the rich!

McCain is a sell out.

And this is important and newsworthy because? No one barely knows who this guy is. Just another sheep being led to who knows where. Wonder what he gets out of the deal?

I applaud you Mr. Buckley, not just because of your independent wit and wisdom but also for being the man who points out that McCain has totally changed and has become erratic and flat out angry!! This Election is NOT about McCain but he is making things personal. It os apparent that Obama is an Intellectual and uses irrefutable judgement in every move. This goes to all Conservatives, that it is important to be NON-PARTISAN and look at Obama for who is is, the GUY with GREAT Leadership potentials and Amazing JUDGEMENT.
Thank YOU

Thank you for a perfect analysis of what so many of us are saying. Thank you for taking that monumental step toward the future. We will always have a past good or bad, but now in the darkest times we need to move forward so we do have a future. Obama/Biden is our chance to change our future.

God save us!!!

Oh dear! What are those radical conservatives that attend McCain/Palin rallies going to say about this. All I can say is, thank you very much for noticing that Obama is a great man and he will be a great president. I pray for that and his well being.

It is actually refreshing to hear such a right-wing conservative has
actually opened up his eyes and mind, to realize that McCain would only be another continuation of Bush's 8 years of hell he put the American public through.

Very commendable, Mr. Buckley, and I salute your honesty and courage in this endorsement. With McCain taking the lowest road to the highest office in the land, he has compromised his character, his judgment, his decency, and integrity. It is heartwarming to see respectable, discerning Republicans (and I've read of and seen on television so many prominent ones like you) beginning to acknowledge that McCain's ambitions have eroded all that he was and used to stand for. He has run the sleaziest campaign in presidential history, and it is sad that this will most likely be how history will remember him. He no longer deserves to be president because throughout his campaign he has hardly proven himself presidential in every sense of the word!!!

See? Even a lifelong conservative has seen the truth. There's hope for all conservatives, after all.

Let intelligence rise, that was an excellent change.

Next up? How about some other Republicans (or former at least) Chuck Hagel and Colin Powell.

Obama Nation is sweeping across the land. Red states and Republicans are welcome. Plenty of room on the bandwagon...better late than never.

I completly agree with you Mr. Buckley, VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

yes people this year there could be 20% of repubs voting for obama this year. sometimes you have to unlike mccain put country first. we have to be one nation as it says. mccain is going to lose us seats on the senate because of his stupid a55.

Yippee for Chris Buckley to endorse Barack Obama! He knows who has plans for the future of America..."that one" who is going to help us get through these extremely stressful times. It is no fun to see yourself and your siblings lose our jobs, full of worries which keep us awake all night and start having asthma attacks because of the severe stress we are going through,how we're going to pay our bills, groceries, and gas for our cars!

Thanks for your support!

Big deal!

Yet another voice of reason in what is rapidly degenerating in to a frenzied mob mentality. I was just wondering earlier this week what William F. would have to say about these current events.
With so much at stake how is it possible there is so little genuine discussion of the issues? The rhetoric is unbelievably vicious – the personal attacks are outrageous. Honor. Dignity. Vision. Strength.
Courage. The qualities we need in a President. The qualities Barack Obama has consistently demonstrated. Shame on John McCain. He is not the man he once was and he has tarnished his reputation beyond repair.

Even though I often disagreed with Mr. W. Buckley, I always admired his sharp intellect and witty irony. Obviously you are a worthy heir to your father, Mr. Buckley. Thanks for your honesty.

Yikes. I expect this man is going to be paid an angry visit from beyond. Ann Coulter will certainly go nuts over this. Ha ha!!!

So, even Christopher Buckley acknowledges that this campaign has made John McCain "inauthentic". What ever happened to the good old phrase "It isn't if you win or lose, it's how you play the game." When this election is over some people are going to have to take a good long look at themselves in the mirror. Let's just all prayer that goodness will prevail...and the good guys will win.

Its about the future. A far reaching vision for where the country needs to go in THIS century. Obama is about the future, he will bring this country further than McCain will in all the right directions.

Noel,
Hockey and gasoline moms watch out Palin wants you…well she can have you. Obama has this baby wrapped up.
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These are the same LIES that NOEL (and of course J UAN CARLOS, Phantom of the Oprah) has tried for the last 18 months, pretending to act like Democrats and we don’t NEED you and your vote to take BACK our Country. They are PAID bloggers for McCain and camp. Please make sure you read between the lines. The Republicans are paying to make the same type of trickery attempts on a lot of blog sites. From a LIFE long Democrat….WE WANT TO THANK YOU AND WELCOME YOU ABOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden 08

Mr.Buckley,you are really intelligent and accurate in justifying issues,You are a true son of your father,you rally understands and acknowledges to the best interest of America and the whole wold.Your judgments are sound,not only that also bold enough to say it even publicly.

Obama '08.

Welcome over from the dark side Christopher. I listened to your dad on television for over 30 years and one thing that was consistent was he loved America.

The current right wing ideologues of the Republican seem more intent on personal power and wealth to the detriment of America's well being.

Christopher is so smart and so right. And so respected for allowing himself to change and adapt to the situtation.

Mr. Buckley, well done and well said!

Ditto for me. All well stated.

Good for you Christopher, I am a democrat but i can change too if it was the other way around. McCain has really suprised me with his behavior he and his choice of VP. They hve turned this election into a senseless, game this is the most important election ever. There are first time voters involved. We as people of american need to stand together not seperate at a time like this. The way things are going we may all have to move in with each other to stay alive, with the cost of food,gas and job lost.

Oh, by the way , we now know that James T. Harris ,the man
in the front row ,at the rally in Wisconsin for Mccain was a
Conservative radio host.

Wow, that's enlightening. He's not the first Republican to realize the McCain-Palin ticket is a huge loser.

Wow. This is a dissapointing blow to McCain's campaign and yet another sign of the wave beginning to crash.

Very well put Mr. Buckley. You are being honest as far as I can see and I agree with you.

McCain is Paling into Oblivion!

From one conservative to another, I have to say I completely agree! I'm casting my vote for Obama, too.

Hey, Mr. Buckley! I am voting for Democrat too for the first time in my life!
God Bless Senator Barack Obama and God Bless America!

Mr. Buckley,
I am so pleased to read this article. You are an example of being a citizen first than a partisan person.
The best this for this country is to elect someone who can represent the people here in the house and also with the rest of the world.
Good for you. I believe you mom and dad most be proud of you whereever you are for taking that step.

So where is Collin Powell, has the cat ( Bush) got his tongue?

Just when I thought Repubs would just vote blindly because of partisianship...a breath of fresh air!!

Yes,
This is great strait talk from smart man...
This is equal to the fall of stock market

No to negative ads...Yes to truth

Wonder will Anderson Cooper or Lou Dobbs commentate about this...

Finally a republican that can Take off his partisan hat and tell the truth. John is Desperate, Palin is Dumb. I think she's actually setting women back.

Many republicans around my area are also saying the same thing: McCain has been refurbished by the Karl Rove artists. And the new Mc is bitter to the taste, ugly at sight, and painful like a torn in your ... ss

Even republicans are coming to their senses.

Amen! This is a man who kept his eyes and ears open and made a very hard decision that he felt was good for the nation and not for a party.

Oh Mr. Buckley..THANK YOU!

WOW

Go! Buckley! You've called it like you see it and many of my republican friends are saying the exact same thing! Obama for President!

He hit the nail right on the head! Point perfect, krystal perfect, couldn't have said it better!

Wow, some one can see the light... I used to like McCain, but he now scares me, the day he chose Palin is the day I choose Obama.

Is she for real? I have never been so scared to have a soccer or hockey mom in the white house......
I honestly think I would move, if god forbid, she became the leader of the most powerful country in the world and I voted for Bush the first time around....

If the voters would look at this election without malice in their hearts, a lot of other Conservatives, Independents, Republicans would be voting for Obama also.

I am sure more people will come out openly supporting Obama, who has shown us that he has it in to be the next president........I think its high time that people come out openly and admit that he is the best in the race and you cannot ignore it...........i am eager to see who else is in the list of conservative people in support for obama............

Go Obama/biden 08/12

Not all conservatives, indeed not many at all, were or are neo-conservatives. Not all Republicans were proud of the way Karl Rove ran elections, driving wedges between various groups and wooden stakes into the hearts of rival candidates. When one is committed to preserving what has been and still is truly important, as with the rule of law for example, then many of us–left, right, and center– are conservationists.

Change is inevitable. We are capable of making some changes ourselves. But some change is good, and some change is not so good, even bad. We can as individuals and, recalling our founding documents, as a people debate the merits of changing and not changing our ways of thinking, talking, and doing business. Though I stand far to the left of Mr. Buckley and the National Review, it seems to me that he has done us all a service. He reminds us that personal integrity is not a talking point. It is the basis on which one evaluates ideas, critiques ideologies, and questions courses of action.
And, when the times and one's values call for it, change one's views, even during the course of a fierce political campaign.

Thank you....

GO VOTE EARLY......

OBAMA 2008

Please be sure to make your comments over and over again. Your voice is clear and focused. These last minute scare tactics by the McCain/Palin ticket has so saddened me, it is difficult to realize they would play to such hatred and strife in this country. Thank you and your father and country are thanking you too...

wowwwwwww!!!!!!!!!
obama/Biden!

I couldn't have said it better myself.

I think McCain represents the past, Obama represents the future. The future can be unknown and at times scary. The best thing to do is embrace the change and go with it.

Buckley, thank you for your candor and being a man to stand up for whatever believe you have. I respect you for that.

I cant believe there is some sanity is left in conservatives. I thought everyone of them was like that lunatic who was "angry...real angry" in McShame rally.

Lovely....BARACK THE VOTE 08

another smart man steps forward to denounce the cow manure coming out of the Rebup ticket. Thank you Buckley.

finally people realize MCcain is a fraud all his life

WHO-HA!! This knocks my socks off!! It's all coming together for Obama....

thank you Mr. Buckley and may others now follow your logic if they have been still on the fence.

wow. i just dont believe it. i wonder if old man buckley would have agreed with his son. then again, when the republicans are acting the way you thought democrats would, by socializing the banking system, i guess its time to re-examine your position. good for him!

will National Review readers follow suit or cancel their subscriptions?

Buckley is being honest and realistic
He knows that McCain is the wrong person for president.....at least he has the gumption to admit that unlike all those conservatives who will only vote within their party lines.
And true enough many republicans that I know are doing the same.

Obama/Biden 08

Welcome aboard.

Welcome!!

Obama & Biden for 2008!!

Wow!

When you really think about it, there's simply no comparison between these two candidates. Any person with half a brain can see that Barack is clearly the superior candidate.

I'm also a republican.. who will vote democratic for the first time!!

Republicans for Obama!

Welcome Mr. Buckley,

Please go out and get more conservitives to vote for OBAMA/BIDEN.

Thank you =)

Wow! Nuff said.

Wow!!! How times have changed. I never, in my lifetime, thought I hear of a Buckley voting democratic. I must however, admit Mr. Buckley clearly and concisley lays out his argument on behalf of Mr. Obama. Sen. McCain has changed-and not for the better. He has become petty, duplicitous and above all willing to win at all costs, forgetting that should he win, he will then have to govern a people who think him inadequate at best and monster at worst. Lest he forget the election of 2000, Mr. McCain should attempt to remain honorable in his dealings. Mr. Obama is his adversary, not his enemy!!

This is a great day. I know that many people see that Obama is a great leader. I have complete confidence that this will be a landslide election. We are waiting to celebrate the victory!!!

Airy-Fairy?

Doesn't

"He is, it seems clear enough, what the historical moment seems to be calling for"

Sound alot like,

"We are the people we have been waiting for"

Either way, welcome to the winning party Sir. We look forward to pulling up our sleaves with you and working towards restoring the American promise back to our people.

Many of the smartest and brightest Conservatives have been in print about the outrageous conduct of this Republican candidate. His judgement about Sarah Palin was first thought to be wise, but when the facts came out about her and she began to be interviewed. He has tried to take both sides of every position....making a fool out of himself. Now is is down to lies and smears, something he pledged not to do after his 2000 campaign. I miss the old mavrerick MCCain.
Today we are left with a bitter Rove type campaign. With the economic issues of today, the American people want and are due more!!!

Wow, the beginning of the end for the McCain ticket. Nice to see someone speak real about this race and the issues confronting ALL Americans. Once of the reasons this country is so great and has a long and bright future ahead of it.

Next in line to endorse Barack Obama....Rush Limbaugh.

Yes We Can!

Go Barack and Roll!

Welcome home, Sir!

Wow! Finally a conservative who is brave, smart, and honest enough to show others the important criteria on which to decide who would make the best president!! I applaud Mr. Buckley - hopefully he'll make the talk shows!

Arise O Nation. Bring in the change you seek. Vote for the people who genuinely want to bring in change in our lives.
No Lies, No More Atrocities, No more Dumb President, No more reckless aggression.
Peace be to the world.
God Bless the World. God Bless America.

Obama/Biden '08/12

Welcome aboard....

While William F, is probably turning over right now. This is a huge endorsement. I hope more conservatives can see the light. Go Barack/Biden08

Thank you Buckley for bringing some common sense into this election.

IT IS GOOD TO SEE REPENTED REPUBLICANS OR IN HIS CASE JUST BEING FACTUAL AND GENIUNE ! McCAIN / PALIN HAVE BECOME THE WORST JOKE EVER !

AMAZING...

Mr. Buckley has peaked beyond the partisan curtain and seen exactly what Obama supporters see–a gifted and brilliant man on a path that feels almost written in the stars.

I presume many other conservatives will now gravitate away from McCain and to Obama–if for no other reason than to just save face for supporting the McCain/Palin comedy show.

no obama no mcain and im against all incumbants hooraa for the other guys

His Father would be proud.
We need more fiscal conservatives that are realistic. McCain is a good man ,he just went with the wrong campaign advisors.
As did Gore in 2000.
We need to work together more then ever.

Barack Obama, it's about time you start packing your things to move into the White House.

It's great to have you, Mr. President-Elect.

This is beyond party politics. This is the cry of the nation for change in direction. Mr. Buckley you are truly patriotic.

Wow. Dad must be rolling over in his grave. How sad that even his own party is decrying McCain's dirty and slanderous last minute attempts to change the tide of this campaign.

I didn't know the great Bill Buckley had a son.

And neither does anyone else.

McCain is cutting his own legs out from underneath him, for precisely the above mentioned reasons.

no duh

Thank you!! Finally, a Repub with some common sense.

Now lets unite and change this country.

Obama/Biden '08

Not so "mavericky" huh?

This guys lost, and he's playing the sore loser, even before he officially loses! I hope his political career is done, just as well as Plain.

Sounds good to me!
Now if only the rest of the republican party would view the choice in this election as clearly as you do.

Welcome aboard! I'll scoot over so you may seat next to me on this train.

Obama/Biden '08
Respect. Maturity. Truth.

The hell DID freeze over!! a Buckley endorsement? Wow!!

Way to go Barack!

wow can't believe this one?

He says it all and in the most consise way one can.
This is a big endorsement and I for one and very glad. I hope the negativity of McCain/Pailin will subside before we have unneccessary riots.

Just remembered something important (read it on this blog), Republicans thought John McCain was least qualified to be president that Bush and Bush turned out to be an unqualified president.

In math, if A=>B, B=>C then A=>C. That is, if A implies B and B implies C, then A implies C. So do the math.

Jokes apart (as I don't think the math can be applied in this situation), I just found it kind of interesting how people justify their selection.

OMG!!! Well... Welcome!!!
Obama/Biden 08/12

that one, he is the one
obama 08

Wow!!! These are tell-tale times that Americans, all Americans, want a positive change and not the same old divide and destroy.