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Obama did not ask to delay security agreement, Iraqi FM says

The Iraqi foreign minister weighed in Sunday on a stateside campaign trail controversy.
The Iraqi foreign minister weighed in Sunday on a stateside campaign trail controversy.

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama did not urge Iraqi officials to delay a decision on a security agreement with the United States, Iraq's foreign minister told CNN on Sunday.

The statement by Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari refutes a recent published report and a statement by Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin that Obama tried to influence Iraqi politicians negotiating with the United States to score political points.

Fact Check: What did Obama tell the Iraqis?

Obama "never, ever discouraged us not to sign the agreement," Zebari said. "I think this was misrepresented, and I have clarified this case in a number of interviews back in the United States recently."

The Washington Times reported Friday that in June, Obama told Iraqi leaders in Baghdad that an agreement between the United States and the leaders to allow U.S. troops to stay in the country after 2008 should not go into effect unless it had congressional approval.

The newspaper quoted Samir Sumaidaie, the Iraqi ambassador to the United States, about a June 16 telephone conversation between Zebari and Obama.

But the article did not contain a comment from Zebari.

The campaign of Obama's Republican rival, Sen. John McCain, argued that Obama's call interfered with U.S. efforts to reach a "status of forces agreement" with the Iraqi government. The United States and Iraq have yet to announce an agreement despite numerous reports that one was near.

During a Friday fund-raiser in Madeira, Ohio, Palin said Obama tried to influence the negotiations "in a way that would set back America's cause there, while advancing his campaign here."


Filed under: Candidate Barack Obama • Iraq • Sarah Palin
soundoff (268 Responses)
  1. Old White Guy

    ANOTHER example of Sarah lying! What kind of status will the USA have with committed lairs like John and Sarah in office?

    October 12, 2008 01:59 pm at 1:59 pm |
  2. BJ in NC

    How many more lies doe this woman have to tell?? Sarah Palin brings shame to women who have put their sincere efforts in advancing the cause and stature of women.

    October 12, 2008 01:59 pm at 1:59 pm |
  3. Robert

    Another Palin Lie exposed. No wonder they Bood her in Philly. This woman has no credibility left.

    October 12, 2008 01:59 pm at 1:59 pm |
  4. Opinion

    who knows what is the real truth.

    October 12, 2008 01:59 pm at 1:59 pm |
  5. rob

    What republicans were lying about Obama's record? Like they do every time they open their mouth. Its all they got to run on now adays.

    October 12, 2008 01:59 pm at 1:59 pm |
  6. (Former) Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN

    Again, why is this news?! Of course Obama did not ask to delay anything. This is just another lie in a host of lies being spread by the McCain camp.

    October 12, 2008 02:02 pm at 2:02 pm |
  7. barbara campbell

    As the old expression goes: if McCain's or Palin's lips are moving, they're lying.

    October 12, 2008 02:03 pm at 2:03 pm |
  8. Adam in MPLS

    Yeah, and this will TOTALLY stop Sarah "Campaign to Nowhere" Palin from repeating. That woman has met a lie she doesn't like yet.

    October 12, 2008 02:03 pm at 2:03 pm |
  9. jt from mi

    I wan under the impression that in this country we are not to make unfounded allegations against someone. Many people have been know to be sued for this behavior.
    We have come to expect this behavior from the airhead, because, well, she's an airhead.
    However, the Washington Post needs to be held accountable.
    Just my opinion.

    October 12, 2008 02:03 pm at 2:03 pm |
  10. Chris

    Sarah's lying again? Eh, what else is new.

    October 12, 2008 02:03 pm at 2:03 pm |
  11. Jill (Oregon)

    There she goes again, lie, lie, lie.....

    October 12, 2008 02:03 pm at 2:03 pm |
  12. Patriot

    Alas, just another lie in the slimy long line of them from the McCain / Palin ticket. They are truly pathetic.

    October 12, 2008 02:03 pm at 2:03 pm |
  13. Chris

    Bush..er..I mean Palin's lying again? Eh, what else is new.

    October 12, 2008 02:03 pm at 2:03 pm |
  14. TN Lady in OK

    Sarah Palin needs to keep her mouth closed and listen for a change. She is no diplomat, and is so unqualified to be in a leadership position, that it is frightening. Go back to Alaska, Sarah, and clean out from under your own doorstep before trying to do it to others.

    October 12, 2008 02:04 pm at 2:04 pm |
  15. Ex-Republican 4 Obama

    Well, there goes another 'conspiracy' theory inspired by the hate filled Neo-con Stalin youth, aka GOP.

    But, Palin was still guilty, ironic eh? how does a ticket with two convicted criminals get elected? It's either because we have stupid people or racist people...there is no other answer.

    The records stand for themselves. McCain did, FACT, commit treason as a POW. This pathetic notion that the right wing morons at the rallies cling to about Obama are hypocritical in light of the fact that they are supporting a known TRAITOR of the USA.

    Go figure....I think that leads me to believe it's racist, because nobody would be stupid enough to believe that McCain was a good man.

    Obama/Biden '08. Because I want a leader that has never committed treason against my country.

    October 12, 2008 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  16. aurelia- canada

    there we go again.. once again.. the pit-bull with a lipstick is caught lieing. I don't know how many times I am going to say shame, shame shame Sarah Palin!!!!!... Keep lieing and it will always be brought to light.

    October 12, 2008 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  17. Sandra

    Maybe we should be asking who is Sarah Palin?

    October 12, 2008 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  18. McCain is losing his bearings again

    These lies are only a pattern of how McCain would run his administration. They have no problem lying to the American people.

    Trust and Honor are two words that can be found on the bathroom toilet tissue in the McCain campaign.

    October 12, 2008 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  19. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

    Would the Repugnicans Lie? Whoa... that's news to me. I feel so.... let down.

    October 12, 2008 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  20. Donna

    Palin will never admit she was incorrect in making such an inflammatory statement. Even after she was found to have abused her position as governor, she has been characterizing the report as completely vindicating her from any wrongdoing. She continues to misrepresent Obama's history and positions–the McCain campaign is wholly lacking in integrity.

    October 12, 2008 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  21. sick of it

    Just another lie in a long list of lies from the Hockey Mom. I guess if you deliver a lie with a wink and a "you betcha", she thinks it makes it true. Check the facts everyone.

    October 12, 2008 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  22. DOLLORBIL

    THE IRAQI FM OUGHT TO KNOW. JUST ANOTHER LIE BY MC CAIN -PALIN
    I AM VOTING FOR THAT ONE
    GO O AND JOE

    October 12, 2008 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  23. mitch

    more palin/mccain lies aided by washington times. disgusting politics. we are sick of people lying to us about our politicians. we just want truth. america doesn't know what truth is anymore. all because of bush/cheney/rove/rumsfeld and republican supporters.

    October 12, 2008 02:05 pm at 2:05 pm |
  24. Lissa in Montreal

    This story should be HEADLINES. Palin's lies, once again, show her lack of ethics.

    Oh wait – a legislative panel in Alaska already proved that!

    October 12, 2008 02:06 pm at 2:06 pm |
  25. M. WINNERS

    Again the McCain/Palin repugs have to resort to twisting the truth to fit their inflamatory stump speechs for ginnig up the neocan and racist base.

    Fear smear, mock and LIE – The dishonorable hallmark of the geezer and princess campaign becasue that's all they have...

    October 12, 2008 02:06 pm at 2:06 pm |
  26. Kate Fergus

    Palin will say ANYTHING to win. She is a LIAR. So, it doesn't surprise me to hear from the Iraqi foreign minister that Obama did not ask the country to delay on a security agreement.

    Palin – go back to Alaska. You are not wanted in the White House.

    October 12, 2008 02:06 pm at 2:06 pm |
  27. Steven

    So Sarah Palin touted another BIG LIE. What else is knew?

    Is she disqualified yet?

    October 12, 2008 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  28. vlynn

    Palin just shoots off at the mouth with false allegations! You wonder why her negatives are so high? How about you focus on fixing the economy insteading of throwing the kitchen sink at Obama. I am so sick of this - wish the election was over already!

    October 12, 2008 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  29. KJL

    I'm not a violent person, but I'm starting to wish someone would staple Palin's mouth shut.

    October 12, 2008 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  30. max (NY)

    Thank you. We knew already it was a lie, coming out of lying red lips.

    October 12, 2008 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  31. Palin is a Patriot Act

    ALL PALIN DOES IS LIE, LIE, LIE. SHE IS A COMPLETE PHONY! NICE JOB MCCAIN. DOPE!

    October 12, 2008 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  32. Steven

    So Sarah Palin touted another BIG LIE. What else is new?

    Is she disqualified yet?

    October 12, 2008 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  33. s

    Palin is a disgrace to the US. Period.

    October 12, 2008 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  34. Wendy in NC

    Just more propoganda from the pitbull proven false – AGAIN.

    October 12, 2008 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  35. Jim in San Jose

    Desperate is as desperate does. And she is definitely desperate!

    October 12, 2008 02:07 pm at 2:07 pm |
  36. mb

    The palin/mccain camp is making the US look like fools. Before the media write anything the palin/mccain camp says. They should double check it, to keep them (the media) from looking uncreditable.

    It is amazing to me why anyone would want palin in office, after she has been found guilty abusing her powers in Alaska. Imagine if she gets in office how she and todd would fire everyone that disagrees with them. The first to go would be mccain and the second will be the supreme court justices who are in favor of Roe vs Wade

    October 12, 2008 02:08 pm at 2:08 pm |
  37. mitch

    i dont know why i keep posting here. u haven't posted a comment all weekend for me. and yet i keep posting. is this an illness that is treatable?lol!

    October 12, 2008 02:08 pm at 2:08 pm |
  38. CA Senior, San Jose

    We knew the truth. Palin probably knows this as well, but she has no moral code that prompts her to tell the truth.

    October 12, 2008 02:09 pm at 2:09 pm |
  39. Kris K in CA

    Palin and her ticket are creating any diversion they can to bring our country down in order to win the election. It is a guide to all voters on how they will run the country-a dangerous way. With lies, mis-statements,and limited information as mcCain and Palin both feel they know better than the voter.The GOP ticket is putting us in a danerous position with the world and our own economy.

    October 12, 2008 02:09 pm at 2:09 pm |
  40. Rick

    It disturbs me that some Americans and news agencies can not distinguish between negative advertising and bringing up valid points about a candidates resume. Senator Obama could stop it all if he would only be truthful and present facts, not more lies, about his past. Lets see an official birth certificate so that the law suit by Mr. Berg goes away. Lets see facts about the money given to Senator Obama by Ayers to use for educational funds and how they were used, even if it was use in ACORN and how. Facts with documents. Not just talk.

    October 12, 2008 02:09 pm at 2:09 pm |
  41. Leslie

    I could never believe another word this woman says. She is a liar.
    Palin=NASTY !!

    October 12, 2008 02:09 pm at 2:09 pm |
  42. Believe in Obama

    The McCain Campaign has lied OVER and OVER AGAIN and they keep getting away with it...what is wrong with you people.Tthe truth is right in front of you. Either you are in denial with the lies from the McCain Campaign or you are basing this election on race and color. If that's the case, you are basically letting McCain get away with these lies and you are voting for an individual who practically cheated to get into the White House. That would be the end of the United States of America.

    It's a shame, we have an ethical, intelligent, man of honor who has played a fair race but I guess that is not good enough due to his skin color......you guys are pathetic....

    October 12, 2008 02:10 pm at 2:10 pm |
  43. ConnieY

    Then....Sarah Palin bascially "lied"! So, how long do we take the lies she is spewing all over the US without some form of clarification? As a U.S. Citizen, I am investigating how I can get a number of signatures and begin a legal process of lies and slander against Sarah Palin and the McCain campaign staff. Anyone out there with me????????

    October 12, 2008 02:10 pm at 2:10 pm |
  44. Paul, TLH-FL

    If anyone had asked to delay any deals in Iraq it would be the current administration on behalf of a possible McCain administration.

    Obama, quite simply, does not have the power to do such a thing.

    October 12, 2008 02:10 pm at 2:10 pm |
  45. VA 4 Obama

    Hopefully the American people will not be swayed by lies...it'll be bad for America!

    October 12, 2008 02:10 pm at 2:10 pm |
  46. Chad

    I'M SO SICK OF SARAH PALIN!

    I HOPE THIS ELECTION RUINS HER CHANCES FOR REELECT AS GOVERNOR!

    October 12, 2008 02:10 pm at 2:10 pm |
  47. God fearing Voter

    Why are ones sources not"vetted" more clearly with todays communications? (Does WMD conjure up anything?) Once something is "out" there it's kinda hard to retract from certain peoples minds. "Obama is an ARAB." (Quoting the lady in the red shirt at the McCain rally.) SO! It's not true, but, why should it be made a difference!? You have good and bad in all types of human beings. There will always be a group of humans others tend to put down due to the fact that THEY need to make THEMSELVES feel better. Stupid says as stupid does. It's sad people won't take the time to filter out the junk and draw decisions like an intelligent person.

    October 12, 2008 02:11 pm at 2:11 pm |
  48. fastlegs

    Here we go again Sarah Palin shooting her mouth off without knowing the fact caught again in lies, how is Senator McCain going to spin this one . This lady is out off control or shall I say McCains camping is out off control.

    October 12, 2008 02:11 pm at 2:11 pm |
  49. Ellen

    The dirty campaigning and lies that McCain/Palin are spreading will one day come back to haunt them. It's just more of the same discredited Bush / republican lying and scheming that we're familiar with from the last 8 years. It's strange to me how they can parade how religious and pious they are when any religious document I've ever read commands against lying and stealing (lying in an attempt to ruin a man's reputation counts as stealing).

    October 12, 2008 02:11 pm at 2:11 pm |
  50. KofTX

    Lies eventually expose themselves. The real conflict is wether people choose to believe them or not.

    October 12, 2008 02:11 pm at 2:11 pm |
  51. Johnny

    The strongest nation in the world has to get their facts from other nations.

    Shame on McCain/ Palin for making us look like fools

    October 12, 2008 02:11 pm at 2:11 pm |
  52. McCain is losing his bearings again

    That's what happens when you use Bush's campaign team to run for another 8 years.

    So goes Bush so goes McCain

    October 12, 2008 02:11 pm at 2:11 pm |
  53. Leah,Texas

    McCain and Palin should both be disqualified because of the lies and their constant inciting of violence.

    O and Joe '08

    October 12, 2008 02:11 pm at 2:11 pm |
  54. James From Chicago

    AGAIN PALIN LIES, LIES,LIES
    SHE IS A DISGRACE TO AMERICAN WOMEN.

    October 12, 2008 02:12 pm at 2:12 pm |
  55. Obama 08

    Everything out of her mouth is a lie. Obama will win. No one can say that they're doing fine. We can't take 4 more years of the same. God Help us if he doesnt.

    October 12, 2008 02:12 pm at 2:12 pm |
  56. barbara miller

    Yet another great distraction foiled! McCain has run a horrid campaign. His hate and war mongering combined with is inept leadership re: our economic situation – are putting his campaign to a very sleepy and dishonorable end. Thank goodness! I read somewhere yesterday that McCain had felt guilty and apologized over the Keating Five situation years ago. Then he again felt guilty and apologized for his marriage failure.

    He doesn't get another chance THIS TIME – no apologies accepted and he can live with his dishonor.

    October 12, 2008 02:12 pm at 2:12 pm |
  57. Ken

    I personally don't believe the Iraq FM, I think that they are only trying to do whatever to get Barack Hussein Obama elected.

    WAKE UP AMERICA! we cannot afford to allow Obama to get elected! We need a person that knows what to do from day one into the presidency and that person is McCain!

    I am a Hillary Clinton supporter that is voting for McCain/Palin, for I want someone whos knows how to get us out of the mess that Bush has gotten us into.

    McCain/Palin 2008

    Hillary Clinton 2012

    October 12, 2008 02:13 pm at 2:13 pm |
  58. D&D

    McCain/Palin: Definition of perpetual lies. It's so sad!

    October 12, 2008 02:13 pm at 2:13 pm |
  59. Cindy Nelson

    What can America expect from Sarah Palin.
    She has been a proven liar. It's not hard to see that she is Supremely unqualified to be in the VP position.
    I just wish John McCain would muzzle his PitBull VP Choice.
    She does more damage than good.

    October 12, 2008 02:13 pm at 2:13 pm |
  60. Evan

    To steven...the first comment posted, "What else is knew?" Perhaps, you should have your head examined before touting uneducated, political rhetoric.

    Valid arguments only exist when both sides, including one's opposition, are presented.

    October 12, 2008 02:13 pm at 2:13 pm |
  61. rosangel..change that im waiting for

    PANTS ON FIRE.....THIS IS BAD PEOPLE THAT IS NOT ALWAYS ON THE COMPUTERS ARE NOT GOING TO FIND THE TRUTH AND THE MEDIA DO NOT TALK ABOUT ALL THE MCSAME PALIN LIES..PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD..HELP TO ELECT BARACK THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE US

    October 12, 2008 02:13 pm at 2:13 pm |
  62. Saundra

    This election can't get over soon enough. Then we will see what a great team in Obama/Biden we have.

    October 12, 2008 02:14 pm at 2:14 pm |
  63. Nannie Bouroughs

    RIGHT!

    And Obama is NOT running for President ( Ops, I mean KING) either!

    October 12, 2008 02:14 pm at 2:14 pm |
  64. Lisa

    McSame and Paliar..... will stop at nothing.. I understand that they want to win... but so sacrafice their dignity just to win... is " unrepairable"...................I feel sorry for them...

    October 12, 2008 02:14 pm at 2:14 pm |
  65. Rob indetroit

    What is so sad is that John MCbush lost his honor, with the lies,Palin been lost her honor ,How's First dudes former business partner.

    October 12, 2008 02:14 pm at 2:14 pm |
  66. worldview

    We the world love you Obama!!!!more then our own leaders!!!God bless you!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:14 pm at 2:14 pm |
  67. Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC

    I have a very good friend in England who says the europeans are very worried that we will put McCain in the WH.

    He and his running mate are trying to make us afraid of the Constitutional Scholar – and that is very scarey.

    October 12, 2008 02:14 pm at 2:14 pm |
  68. values

    Palin is the typical republican a liar and a dog. What does this air head know.

    October 12, 2008 02:15 pm at 2:15 pm |
  69. voter

    Palin lied again. This is normal for her to lie. Look at troopergate. She did abuse her power and continues to lie about. Take a look people. As Gergen says in cnn, the last few weeks of a campaign tells you how the person will govern. I am tired of lies and corruption from the republican party.

    October 12, 2008 02:15 pm at 2:15 pm |
  70. Independent

    Jeez i mean really! What is wrong with the republican ticket they sre so incompetent that it is almost scary.

    October 12, 2008 02:15 pm at 2:15 pm |
  71. ruty

    Same old lies.Same old crap sandwich. Same old McCain. Same old abuse of power Palin. So what else is new?

    October 12, 2008 02:15 pm at 2:15 pm |
  72. realistic

    So, let me get this straight: Either Sarah lied or didn't understand something about foreign policy.

    The alarming thing is how not shocking this all is. And are we just going to completely ignore the report that found her to be unethical. For all the talk of who Obama "might" be, there is far too little time spent on who McCain (Keating supporter) and Palin (unethical governor) actually are.

    October 12, 2008 02:15 pm at 2:15 pm |
  73. Saba

    Palin is full of lies! not only this, she ABUSE HER POWER!
    And she repeats her lies again and again.
    I'm a woman, but I do not want to be represented by this lier!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:15 pm at 2:15 pm |
  74. TiredOne

    Welcome to the world of political speech. Note how he says "never, ever discouraged us not to sign the agreement"? If Big O asked to "postpone" signing the accord that certainly would qualify, because he didn't ask "not to sign", just asked to delay the signing a bit.

    October 12, 2008 02:16 pm at 2:16 pm |
  75. ENE M DIAZ

    OBAMA , WORKED WITH ,AYERS, IN 1995. AYERS ADVSED,OBAMA, ON ILLEGALS ACTIVITIES IN POLITIC POLICY. OBAMA HAS TAKING ADVICE FROM FORMER EXECUTIVES OF FREDDIE-FANNIE M.. FAILING TO SEE THAT THEY WERE HEADING FOR A MELTDOWN, DID NOT PROPOSED ANY RECUE PLAN TO THE NATION

    October 12, 2008 02:16 pm at 2:16 pm |
  76. charles

    My friends this is one of the many lies to nowhere.

    October 12, 2008 02:16 pm at 2:16 pm |
  77. Jim in Indiana

    WOULD SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME TO RELAX.....
    THAT THERE ARE NOT THAT MANY RACIST IN THE COUNTRY..
    CNN SAID LAST NIGHT OBAMA WILL LOSE 6% OF HIS VOTE BECAUSE OF RACE.

    PLEASE SOMEBODY TELL ME IT;S OK..WE WILL WIN NEXT MONTH..

    INDIANA FOR OBAMA!!

    October 12, 2008 02:16 pm at 2:16 pm |
  78. ItWasAFumble

    It makes me wonder if the only people left who support the McPains are those who can't read, can't hear, and have IQs of about 60. Has Palin said anything at all that's true?

    October 12, 2008 02:16 pm at 2:16 pm |
  79. MR AMERICA

    You had your 8 years, GOP.

    What did you do with it?

    Pack up and go home.

    Palin will be recorded in history as the biggest joke and the most worthless candidate in human history.

    Shame on McCain for this pathetic campaign.

    October 12, 2008 02:16 pm at 2:16 pm |
  80. braggingrights

    After reading notes drafted by Karl Rove and Co. this woman tends lie without a brink of an eye! . Why can't she just resign? she is incompetent! which makes me wonder about Mcains judgement!. She claims to be a christian but I guess she only a christian on sundays only!. NO good Christian can lie the she does! she is a parthological lier!

    October 12, 2008 02:16 pm at 2:16 pm |
  81. Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC

    I have a very good friend in England who says the europeans are very worried that we will put McCain in the WH.

    He and his running mate are trying to make us afraid of the Constitutional Scholar – and that is very scarey.

    October 12, 2008 02:16 pm at 2:16 pm |
  82. Chris B

    She should stick to talking about abortion....

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  83. Jay

    More Lies from The Camp of No return!

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  84. America think for you

    They have nothing left but lies.

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  85. djak

    John McCain, can't you see how deep the hole is that you're digging yourself into? No wonder you didn't let Palin talk much. Maybe you need to go back to keeping her hidden.

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  86. Amy in Minneapolis

    With all do reaspect..........................Shut up Sarah, i have had it with your baseless lies!!

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  87. mollygonz

    LIes, lies Sarah..keep telling more lies!!

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  88. lil

    Anything and I mean anything that the mccain/palin ticket says should
    be fact checked before it is reported on because it might not be true.

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  89. f4skyhawk

    truth telling is not Mccain or the Washinging Times forte it seems

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  90. I LOVE AMERICA / OBAMA/CLITON/BIDEN ALLAINCE -FROM RENO

    HOPE PEOPLE ARE GETTING TO KNOW THE REAL PALIN, AND YOU WILL THINK WE AMERICANS WILL THINK VERY CAREFULL. THIS IS SOMEONE KNOWN AS HABITUAL LIER TO BE LISTEN BY OUR ALIES AROUND THE WORLD? I DONT THINK SO. THIS IS TOO RISKY AND DANGERIOUS JUST THINKING ABOUT MCCAIN EVEN WINNING AND SHE WILL BE HEART BEAT AWAY FROM THE PRESIDENT.

    NO WAY, NO MCCAIN, NO PALIN BOFFUNS

    OBAMA/BIDEN/CLINTON 2008

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  91. Shawn, Lincoln, NE

    Can we please fast forward to election day already. I am so ready to get this campaign over with. Nothing good is being accomplished right now. Vicious rhetoric and misleading statements from McCain/Palin and some attacks from Obama's camp that aren't nearly as bad but are not helpful in the long run. Everyone just turn off your TVs and read a book like Obama says. Vote now if you can or set a reminder for Nov 4th and just ignore this mess!! It will keep you happier and more sane!!

    October 12, 2008 02:17 pm at 2:17 pm |
  92. Anna

    mb...
    the VP doesnt have the power to fire his/her boss nor the Supreme Justices. Palin did not say she would attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade, nor does she have any record of using her power to influence any law in regards to this issue.

    As for the abuse of power, I'd go after any SOB who tasered a child, and go after any SOB that protected him.
    Catch me if you can!

    October 12, 2008 02:18 pm at 2:18 pm |
  93. One white republican who is fed up with the negativity of the McSame/Failin campaign and who has thrown his support to OBAMA/BIDEN

    News flash: McShame/Failin campaign has lied (again). Is there nothing that this desperate campaign will not do in a vain effort to get the Straight Talk Express back on the track? Answer: no, there is nothing they will not do. Lies, fraud, deception, fear-mongering, inspiration of hatred. These are the hallmarks of the McShame/Failin campaign. America is wise to your tricks. OBAMA/BIDEN are our only hope.

    October 12, 2008 02:18 pm at 2:18 pm |
  94. dennisec

    Are we not surprised about the lies? All the more reason to vote for Obama and Biden. Get your early ballets in to help seal the deal.

    October 12, 2008 02:18 pm at 2:18 pm |
  95. Uncle Sam

    John McCain has a record of reform.
    Why would anyone believe Sen. Obama's promises of change when he has never demonstrated it during his career?

    Americans for McCain '08

    October 12, 2008 02:18 pm at 2:18 pm |
  96. FL GOP

    Obama "never, ever discouraged us not to sign the agreement," Zebari said.

    Ummmm...let's see...so he (Obama) ENCOURAGED them NOT to sign the agreement???

    Interviewing a bunch of drunks on a merry-go-round, now, CNN???

    October 12, 2008 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |
  97. JOHN

    Palin has real problems with what is ethical. She is not ethical person. An ethical person who truly knows right will automatically do it. Palin and Mccain both struggle with, not only what is morally right but what is ethically right. They allow their followers to hype totally false comments that only a truly ignorant person will say and then say, we should not say those thngs after the ignorant have already spoken. What a set up. What irresponsiblity from adults. What a cheap unethical immoral way to run a cmapaign. And, what ignorant people listen to and sperak the "trash" talk. John

    October 12, 2008 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |
  98. Amy

    "The statement by Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari refutes a recent published report and a statement by Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin that Obama tried to influence Iraqi politicians negotiating with the United States to score political points."

    Just one more instance of the McCain/Palin campaign lying! I sure hope my fellow citizens are paying attention. In the past couple days Palin was found to abuse her power as governor and now this...

    What's next?

    October 12, 2008 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |
  99. Disclaimer

    "That Woman", is a lying sack of you know what. Not only is she unqualified, but she's DANGEROUSLY unqualified. Besides racially tinged comments, she's now meddling irresponsibly into sensitive foreign affairs. Has McCain no shame?

    October 12, 2008 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |
  100. Steve

    I am a white 54 year old normally voting republican. It is due to the constant LYING, misrepresentations, underhanded politics with no grounded position on anything that matters such as the ECONOMY, that I am NOT voting for John McCain. He has singled handedly destroyed the Repuplican Party with his poor judgements and bad decisions aligning himself with lobbists and iddiots i.e. a woman that has no business being governor, let alone vice president or President of the United States. He could of piced any other woman lawmaker or probably just about any other woman that is not a lawmaker and done better. He blows with the wind.

    October 12, 2008 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |
  101. Betty, Virginia

    Keep lying Palin / McCain. There are these things called computers that have fact checker sites on them. Most people know how to use them.

    October 12, 2008 02:19 pm at 2:19 pm |
  102. Lucy

    McCain, you ought to be checking your girl's speeches. She's a viscious liar and a racist. This has gone beyond the pale. You should send Moosie home with her filthy resume of misdeeds, and mean-spirited actions. I understand what is a fair fight, but she's inciting people to hurt each other. She REALLY makes you look reckless and like a rookie, and as a "Christian Woman" (whatever her own brand of it she practices) she is dispicable. One lie leads to another. I would never vote for the two of you. I would leave the country if you both were elected. Perfectly pathetic, McCain. And starting out, I had so much respect for you. WHAT HAPPENED, MAN??

    October 12, 2008 02:20 pm at 2:20 pm |
  103. pat C.

    i just heard mccain supporters say on tv that they need to hammer obama harder on his credibility. rick davis is a mean evil looking grump himself so i hope they do continue the spews of evil. it only makes all of them at this point look like total idiots. none of mccainscampaign can accept that they are cluless and have no platform to run on. they DO think the american people are dumb!.
    the joke is on them however because we have come together as one nation to elect the best candidate for office and that is barak obama.

    October 12, 2008 02:20 pm at 2:20 pm |
  104. Tracy-Oakley

    It would be one thing that this is the first time mccains campaign has lied, but they have constantly lied since they brought palin into this campaign on a bunch of lies and half truths. Is this really how mccain wants his last campaign to be presented in the history books?

    October 12, 2008 02:21 pm at 2:21 pm |
  105. Orlando

    It seems like the Vendetta Governor is telling another Lie.

    October 12, 2008 02:21 pm at 2:21 pm |
  106. doc

    he did ask, i was there, he's covering up because barack hussien obama has struck a deal with the terrorists to give them control of the mideast

    October 12, 2008 02:21 pm at 2:21 pm |
  107. MsMike

    mb said: "Before the media write anything the palin/mccain camp says. They should double check it, to keep them (the media) from looking uncreditable."

    I would add, journalists of all kinds should start acting like journalists, checking the content of all stories, so that they don't look stupid, gullible, and biased.

    October 12, 2008 02:21 pm at 2:21 pm |
  108. Navy veteran

    I truly think Rusty Nail (John McCain) and Candi Cane (Sarah Palin) are doing their very best to loose this election with accusations like this. No substance is all I can about her comments. She says whatever the McCain advisers tell her to say and then her comments are either wacky or just plain stupid. She can't even defend any of that stuff she blurts out. I think they ought to make a hand puppet of her and sell it for Christmas.

    October 12, 2008 02:22 pm at 2:22 pm |
  109. Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California

    She's a hockey mom!

    She's a reformer!

    She's Joe Six Pack!

    She's an energy expert!

    She's a barracuda!

    She's full of MALARKEY! (Thanks Joe Biden for letting me borrow your favorite phrase!)

    October 12, 2008 02:22 pm at 2:22 pm |
  110. Joe Regis

    Drama queen is full of drama.

    October 12, 2008 02:22 pm at 2:22 pm |
  111. james

    Maybe Sarah should stop reading now.

    October 12, 2008 02:22 pm at 2:22 pm |
  112. paula

    Palin is an example of all that is wrong with the world. Anyone with an ounce of intelligence would NEVER consider putting her in the position of being a heartbeat away from the presidency. THE STUPIDITY OF PALIN/MCCAIN NEEDS TO STOP. They are turning the US into a JOKE. A VERY BAD, SICK JOKE. Obama can bring back respect and intelligent dimplomacy.

    OBAMA/BIDEN 08

    October 12, 2008 02:22 pm at 2:22 pm |
  113. Melly

    SARA THE LIER IS DEMONSTRATING HER ABILITY TO LIE AGAIN AGAIN.

    I am a Christian, I pray everyday that we don't get Sara Palin as our VP and a heatbeat away from presidency.

    October 12, 2008 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  114. doc

    "The Washington Times reported Friday that in June, Obama told Iraqi leaders in Baghdad that an agreement between the United States and the leaders to allow U.S. troops to stay in the country after 2008 should not go into effect unless it had congressional approval. "

    see? i told you he did ask to to delay it!

    October 12, 2008 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  115. Dr. Vincent J. Petrosino

    So Palin has now been proven to be a liar point blank. What does that tell you she and her colleague, McCain, will do once in office? Hasn't her own state found her guilty of abuse in office? Anyone with sense, anyone with a clear conscience, anyone who reads and investigates the issues knows Obama is the best candidate. But willfully ignorant people who do not ever admit to being wrong will not support him because he is African-American, pure and simple. States like Ohio who suffer greatly because they elected Bush to his second term and he did nothing for them still cannot give Obama the decisive nod he deserves. Why? Because race is more important to many than competence! If you voted for Bush in 2000 and 2004, shouldn't you rethink your thinking? Or maybe just keep quiet!

    October 12, 2008 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  116. Maggie from Virginia

    No weapon formed against Obama shall prosper.

    October 12, 2008 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  117. Ali, Mechanisburg, PA

    I feel sorry for the Mccain/Palin. They can't even be clear with the american people now.

    October 12, 2008 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  118. DisgustedVoter

    I'm waiting any day now for the announcement from CNN that Obama is walking on water...I read this site daily and I have yet to see any negative reporting on Obama...but boy do you have plenty to say about McCain....Is he really this good!?

    October 12, 2008 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  119. Lisa, MD

    WHATS KEPT IN THE DARK WILL COME TO LIGHT :-)

    October 12, 2008 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  120. D F III

    If I was a Republican, it would be hard fpr me to support this ticket. You have my sympathy.

    October 12, 2008 02:23 pm at 2:23 pm |
  121. Pat Mellerson

    The last two national elections hinged on guns, gays and God. We can add another "G" to this national election: GUESS which ad is fact or fiction?

    October 12, 2008 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  122. Walter, Long Beach

    And yet another Republican lie is blind-sided by the truth.

    Dontcha just hate it when that happens, Sarah?

    October 12, 2008 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  123. Brad S. in Knoxville, TN

    John McCain is an honorable man running a dishonorable campaign of lies and distortions on Obama. I hope to God this does not work! I hope Obama.Biden win this year, God knows we need it!

    October 12, 2008 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  124. brad

    Palin isn't saying these things. Its McCain's campaign people that are. Palin can't think for herself (which is just as bad). I look forward to the end of this election so we can all move on from these pathetic smears.

    October 12, 2008 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  125. sal

    its over

    Obama Biden have won

    McCain has blew it!

    listen to you heart, Bush has vetoed all Dem bills over the past two years. First six years were owned by the Bush admin & Congress GOP. Bush Vetoed Nothing! This is why we are where we are.

    People are awakening to this stagnant thought that has hovered for the last 8 years.

    October 12, 2008 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  126. LatinosforMcCain

    Sorry to Say but this Election just about to start a WAR between the Whites and Blacks. All of a sudden the blacks are stating that if whites don't vote for OBAMA then the Whites are Racist WOW. Then if the Blacks don't vote for Whites it is not Racist Wow. Listen All I know is that the Majority of the Puerto Rican Nation all throughtout the East Coast will vote for McCain. Thats is a Fact. Here in the Bronx, where there is a Majority of the Puertorican they are going to McCain and that is a fact. They were ALL going for Hillary but Hillary cannot convince the Puerto Rican to vote for OBAMA no they Won't. Hate to say but many Latinos will go to McCain just wait and See. Come Nov you will see the Shock that McCain will win PA, WI, and MN, OH, FA, and that is VICTORY to McCain.

    Puertorican, Mexican, Cuban, Colombian, Trust me they are going to McCain!!

    Latinos for McCain!!!!!!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  127. Barbara CA

    Reporters will check their facts about local accidents but not about something like this?
    Interesting

    Here are more facts. Other electoral maps have shown Virginia Leaning Obama for many days. Why isn’t CNN showing this on their electoral map?
    Here are the polls numbers below:
    Poll Date Obama McCain Spread

    FOX News/Rasmussen 10/05 50 48 Obama +2
    SurveyUSA 10/05 53 43 Obama +10
    Suffolk 10/05 51 39 Obama +12
    Mason-Dixon 10/05 45 48 McCain +3
    CNN/Time 09/30 53 44 Obama +9
    InAdv/PollPosition 09/29 51 45 Obama +6

    RCP Average 09/28 – 10/07 50.6 44.3 Obama +6.3

    October 12, 2008 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  128. White-African(born there) American Military BRAT

    Can't we VOTE Palin/McCain OFF THE ISLAND????

    October 12, 2008 02:24 pm at 2:24 pm |
  129. Andrew Musila

    Who told her to say that..

    October 12, 2008 02:25 pm at 2:25 pm |
  130. Pat W.

    Oh, come on. She probably winked and scrunched up her nose real cute-like when she told the lie. She's such a scamp.

    October 12, 2008 02:25 pm at 2:25 pm |
  131. emily

    How many lies does this "Christian" woman have in her? I thought lying was a sin.

    October 12, 2008 02:25 pm at 2:25 pm |
  132. not the america i represent

    anything goes politics. not suprising.

    there really isn't anything mccain/pailn can do to win my vote back. their negativity, inablility to focus on our current crisis and clear propencity to lie and encourage hate has sealed the deal.

    get the facts... you'll see Obama/Biden is the logical choice for 08

    October 12, 2008 02:25 pm at 2:25 pm |
  133. Paul Thompson

    Anyone who tells his supporters...to go out and 'get in their face'
    isn't who we need.

    October 12, 2008 02:25 pm at 2:25 pm |
  134. michaelcal

    It is time the media looked at its behavior in this campaign. It will present anything said by candidates without question. It is a party to the recent McCain mob scenes. It wants a "battle" a "horserace" a "wara'. It is culpable and should develop a policy of not being used just to fill air time. McCain has started to bring this country down. He and Sara would destroy it to be elected. Mr.I was a prisoner and can do no wrong as a result, plays well with a non questioning media, and attacks when questions are raised. Even now McCain/ Palin hate is presented daily. In addition you have started to raise race in the campaign. Come on. Wake up. You don't have to excuse this type of behavior and try to find something bad to say about Obama to "be ballanced".

    October 12, 2008 02:25 pm at 2:25 pm |
  135. Watermann

    Oh my God, I experienced some harsh campaigns back here in "good old Germany" but what I have heard and read in the course of this campaign beats everything by far.

    McCain`s so called "closing argument" which will push your great country much deeper into division is the most stupid thing I ever heard.

    All this is an insult for any citizen with a remaining rest of intelligence.

    October 12, 2008 02:25 pm at 2:25 pm |
  136. LatinosforMcCain

    Latinos for McCain don't listen to all those polls, pundits, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC they are all lying. The hispanic here in NY will go to McCain!!! Trust me on that.

    McCain/Palin08

    October 12, 2008 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |
  137. Dawn T. Ada, Ohio

    Now are any of you actually surprised that Sarah Palin and John McCAin are once again lying their pants off!!! Wow someone actually needs to call them out on this during the debate on Wed.

    October 12, 2008 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |
  138. Eric

    What a shocker! Another McCain/Palin lie! 23 days and counting until we can clear the airwaves of their pathetic campaign. We can't be rid of them soon enough!

    October 12, 2008 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |
  139. Sarah

    Palin is just lying too much to divert atttention away from troopergate... American people are smart enough to discover all the lies this lady is bringing...
    Shame on you toopergate

    Stop the lies...No McSame or Troopergate

    October 12, 2008 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |
  140. Steve

    Ok look, let me apologize to Sarah Palin. She is not an iddiot but she is simply not qualified to be vice president or president of the United States. I respect her as a mother and her family for the good they have done and doing for others and her family's support for our country. The fact that she has a son in the military says a lot about the goodness of her family.

    October 12, 2008 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |
  141. I Have a Bracelet Too

    Isn't it interesting how the Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari uses the words "never, ever" as to so adamantly deny that Obama ever asked such a thing, as if to say he soooo favors Obama to become president. Why would the Iraqi FM want Obama as pres of US?

    October 12, 2008 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |
  142. Doraine Gordon

    I do declare the truth just isn't in McCain, Palin or anybody connected to their campaign. I have never seen anything like it. If their lips are moving you know they are lying. I think all the dishonesty has caught up with them. They are not fit to help run our country. That old white haired man needs to go to the house and the ugly one needs to hide out in her igloo...Doraine in Texas

    October 12, 2008 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |
  143. Tiff of lithia springs

    Wow! This is getting out of hand. I thought Barack didn't even have any concerns about IRAQ. Let the McCain camp tell it. But now he is trying to influence a key piece of negotiation.

    October 12, 2008 02:26 pm at 2:26 pm |
  144. Paula

    Why does that surprise you? It seems you can't be considered a politician in America if you don,t know how to lie.

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  145. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA

    Sarah Phaney is a phony, lying hypocrite.

    Just like Dick.

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  146. Paul Thompson

    By the way...get out of my face!

    Obama's a bigger liar than McCain!

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  147. Paula

    Stop trying to distract intelligent people for voting in the Best: Obama/Biden

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  148. Farrell, Houston, Tx

    PALIN IS NOT ONLY DANGEROUS TO THE U.S. THIS WOMAN IS DANGEROUS INTERNATIONALLY. GOSSIP LIKE THIS IS WHAT GOT US IN THE IRAQ WAR IN THE FIRST PLACE, GOSSIP WHICH PROVED WRONG. MCCAIN AND PALIN ARE UNFIT TO LEAD OUR NATION.

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  149. Tracey

    Sarah should start her Chrismas shopping. Soon she will be back in Alaska.

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  150. Grant NYC

    Why are we even wasting our time mentioning or discrediting a story broken/fabricated by the Washington Times. Everyone knows that they are founded and run by a far-right cult (Sun Myung Moon and the Unification Church). Don't believe me? Look it up...

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  151. alex

    wow she is unbelievable. Please tell her to stop talking!

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  152. David

    And Mrs. Palin calls herself a Christian? hypocrite!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  153. xddy4u

    They write Palin read. Period. This woman is a disgrace to higher Politics. The Media love it, it's nothing but fodder coverage to them.
    This country definately don't need "Mavericks" in the White House right now. Palin is already lying to you, she's showing her true character.
    Liers being replaced with liers will be this country's demise.

    October 12, 2008 02:27 pm at 2:27 pm |
  154. Teresa, Georgia

    Is there such a thing as a "lying reformer"?

    Geesh! The "Mavericks" tout reform....but their whole campaign is based on lies. McCain promised to run a decent and honorable campaign. These two have no credibility left. Honestly, why do voters support them?

    October 12, 2008 02:28 pm at 2:28 pm |
  155. Nannie Bouroughs

    To Patriot:

    1) You don't have a clue regarding what a patriot is – it's just an attempt to make your inane comment seem somehow credible. [Now that’s PATHETIC!]

    2) Everyone in the world is watching the political scene – except those people worshiping Obama and those with a negative IQ – KNOW that MOST of the SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS that are going to be made in the area of WORLD AFFAIRS are ON HOLD until the world sees who America's next KING will be.

    3) It's just a FACT that no DIPLOMAT is going to come out and say it, especially since Obama said it would NOT be a wise thing to put out there.

    4) Samir Sumaidaie is but ONE person in the Iraqi leadership, a minor one at that, who, like most Arabs, is towing the Obama line because he is one of their own...

    Patriot... Grow a brain and then learn how to use it!

    October 12, 2008 02:28 pm at 2:28 pm |
  156. Dave in Indy

    It won't stop Palin and McCain from continuously using this until the election, you betcha

    October 12, 2008 02:28 pm at 2:28 pm |
  157. Timothy

    The Mccain/Palin can'nt not be trusted!! Sarah Palin Lies she Lied about Obama "Pals around with Terrioists to rally her Republican base. Sarah Palin was found GUILTY OF ABUSED OF POWER!!! how can anyone trust Republicans!!!! Mccain/Palin will take this bad behavior to the White House along with Lies and corruptions we the people are tied of this!!! We must vote Obama/Biden

    October 12, 2008 02:28 pm at 2:28 pm |
  158. Darrell

    Palin has a very long record of not reading entire documents and had a behind the scenes nick name of "Bullit Point Sarah" as it is well known she is not a fan of reading documents from start to finish.You would think a VP candidate would not get her facts from news papers without getting solid back up facts before speaking to America about a news papers views and stories.Yeah thats good experience .Hard to believe Hockey fans would boo her for all her lies and hate last week

    October 12, 2008 02:28 pm at 2:28 pm |
  159. Sean

    WHERE ARE ALL THE MCCAIN/PALIN SUPPORTERS HIDING? Your'e not ashamed of your candidates like everyone else is, are you?

    October 12, 2008 02:29 pm at 2:29 pm |
  160. Rob R

    I swear, if Obama doesn't win after all the crap and hypocrisy that is the McCain/Palin ticket, it will prove that racism is still all too prevalent in America – and I am a white guy saying this.

    I don't know how anyone can take Palin seriously and as a result trust McCain.

    Maybe if McCain stuck to his guns and chose Lieberman, he would be able to win swing voters, but as of now, I think he will be lucky if he wins Utah.

    October 12, 2008 02:29 pm at 2:29 pm |
  161. Anjan

    Sarah Palin is fostering hatred, racism & lies. Which reminds the inviornment in Germany between WW 1 & 2 with terrible economic situation like present happening in USA & gobally. We are now in two wars with bad economic situation. I worried that this kind hatred, racism & lies may help the rise of facism. This must be stopped.

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  162. Jeff from new Jersey

    AMERICA WILL NOT GO FOR THE LIES!!!OBAMA BIDEN. THE 1 PERCENT JUMP IS THE 1% WHO ARE NOT INFORMED & BELIEVE THE LIES. IT'S ALMOST OVER. McCAIN PALIN ARE JUST ABOUT DONE!!!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  163. cindy

    good ole pitbull Sarah continues to exemplify to all people with a thinking conscience her utter inability to govern anything on a national or international level. It was obvious why she was chosen, and it is increasingly clear that her real talent lies in riling up hostile reactions from an uninformed audience who appear to read as little as her.

    Obama/Biden 08

    Phillys booing Palin: priceless! And well deserved.

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  164. David

    Well there you go. The McCainiacs distorting reality yet again.

    Go Obama!

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  165. Dennis in Orlando, FL

    Well let me see here. Palin was cited in a state investigators report for abuse of power and a violation of state ethics law. The McCain campaign puts out another LIE about Obama.

    Who is it that America should REALLY TRUST?

    McCain I used to respect you, but you have let your blind ambition to be President take away any respect I had for you.

    Obama/Biden '08!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  166. miami family for obama

    When are we going to here the truth from Palin. It's becoming a mockery to Christians.

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  167. Yusuf

    I think this whole McCain/Palin think is a scam. My fellow Americans this is the time we should stand strong, this is the time we should unite and when we choose, we should choose the write candidate. Lets look at the so called McCain/Palin whatever, anytime they open their mouth to talk I feel sorry for all Americans. It is a shame. Sarah you are just a ............ why cant you go back and be a mother that might help you in the race to free a child that will be a man and flew in search of a life.

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  168. This Election is Critical

    When issomeone going to call PALIN on the carpet for all this lyning.
    Maverick...I think not.

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  169. m c

    IT DOESN'T MATTER!!!!! The truth is- Obummer and friends will lead us into Socialism with their programs. Give the McCain Presidency a chance. McCain is not a died-in-the-wool Republican, nor a Democrat-Socialist. Vote McCain!!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  170. NC Voter

    If I had a nickel for every lie they have been caught in...

    October 12, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  171. God fearing Voter

    Why do I comment on these things if CNN is not going to post them? I've read the policies and nothing I write about is as bad as some of the other things on here. I know that everything cannot be posted, but, out of about 20 these past few days I only got one? Is it a prerequisite to have a low IQ in order to be posted or just that you have to be mad and HOLLER!? How about something a little more balanced everyone can read?

    October 12, 2008 02:31 pm at 2:31 pm |
  172. Bulldog

    Wow, what a surprise, the McCain and Palin camp LIES AGAIN.

    If McCain and Palin win will because they lied to the American people and there were too many naive people who had the wool pulled over their eyes.

    McCain and Palin are dishonorable, plain and simple.

    October 12, 2008 02:31 pm at 2:31 pm |
  173. CM

    McCain is right. The American people deserve a candidate that will tell them the truth. Please send Palin back home to answer her ethical dilemma and help out your downballot candidates.

    Johnny you're done.

    October 12, 2008 02:31 pm at 2:31 pm |
  174. Bat 242

    Just more of Obama's CHANGE, he keeps changing his tune when called out on any issue. What a leader that will make for us.

    October 12, 2008 02:31 pm at 2:31 pm |
  175. Jack Adams

    Yet another lie. So many silly lies that can be easily verified. But then when there are folks who think Obama is an Arab.. maybe it pays to lie.

    October 12, 2008 02:31 pm at 2:31 pm |
  176. jennie

    it's sad the American people believe in fear rather than hope. They believe lies rather than the reality. The nation is no longer strong and honest anymore because too many people here live in denial. I can't believe people are so forgiving for a liar like Palin.

    October 12, 2008 02:31 pm at 2:31 pm |
  177. johnrj08

    John McCain and his running mate are single-handedly bringing down the Republican Party. I have mixed feelings about the demise of our 2-party system, which is supposed to help keep elected officials honest. But they have turned the system on itself to suit their own political ambitions. When McCain faced that ignorant woman at his rally two days ago who said she couldn't trust Obama because he was an "Arab," McCain had finally come face-to-face with a monster of his own making. At that point, it was already too late for him to start toning down the rhetoric. When he loses this election by an inevitable landslide, I wonder what he'll say in his concession speech to try to repair his greatly damaged reputation.

    October 12, 2008 02:32 pm at 2:32 pm |
  178. Larry

    McCain/Palin campaign – the straight LIE express. It is a shame that Sen. McCain has stooped that low by resorting to lies and smears. Sen McCain used to be an honorable man; now its anything goes for him. He will say anything and do anything (including fanning the flame of hatred and racism) to win what he considers as his entitlement.

    October 12, 2008 02:32 pm at 2:32 pm |
  179. Bucky

    Her campaign of lies last week was based on reading parts from newspapers.Excellent judgement for someone who is a heartbeat away from Presdiency if McCain was to win.Nice vetting McCain.Way to put "Country First" while picking a candidate that puts gossip first.

    October 12, 2008 02:32 pm at 2:32 pm |
  180. Steve

    Another day, another lie. Will this ever end.

    October 12, 2008 02:33 pm at 2:33 pm |
  181. DCMata

    Palin talks hate- all the time! McCain talks hate- most of the time!
    It will help McCain only with the most radical Americans
    who have serious unrealistic conspiracy theories to begin with!

    October 12, 2008 02:34 pm at 2:34 pm |
  182. Tommy T

    More lies from the ticket that has nothing else to offer.

    October 12, 2008 02:35 pm at 2:35 pm |
  183. Ruby

    The more they try to grasp at straws the deeper they sink.

    OBAMA/BIDEN '08!

    October 12, 2008 02:35 pm at 2:35 pm |
  184. April

    It is a shame that McCain/Palin ticket lying is causing foreign officials to have to refute her statements. If McCain/Palin is elected no one will ever have faith in any statements regarding foreign policy made by the US Administration.

    Americans do not wish to be percieved as a Nation of Liars

    Vote Obama/Biden 08

    October 12, 2008 02:36 pm at 2:36 pm |
  185. Overseas Obama supporter

    The nation has had 102 major-party tickets covering 51 presidential elections over more than two centuries. And we've never had a ticket in which both candidates on the same ticket were responsible for ethics violations before a national election. McCain/Palin is the first.

    It makes the whole "reform" pitch a little more difficult, doesn't it?

    October 12, 2008 02:36 pm at 2:36 pm |
  186. MY FRIENDS - JOA$$HN McINSANE/PAIN-LIN IS SPREADING HATE IN AMERICA

    this is typical of the republicans and john mcsame: say anything, do anything, lie their behinds off and putting country last to win an election!

    john mcsame have zero credibility from here on out – this man is the same as george bush!!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:36 pm at 2:36 pm |
  187. pittpa

    Media should not publish any stories from McCain/Palin until they are proven to be true...Why is the media creating all this unnecessary drama at times like this? Isnt the media's job to publish the truth and let people decide for themselves? I guess these days it's a matter of who will sale more stories despite the fact most of them might not be true. I suggest to the media not to publish any story unless it has been proven to be true! we dont need drama, all we ask for is the truth.

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  188. Michael B

    Zebari is one of the least trustworthy people in Middle-Eastern politics. If Obama made an under-the-table agreement, of course Zebari is going to deny it.
    Obama/Biden: Each voted twie for the "bridge to nowhere"

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  189. Rational Thinker

    Well, I will be supporting Obama. McSame should kic Palin if he has any brain cells left.

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  190. John, Flagstaff, AZ

    Talking about Iraq. Iraq should not even be the subject of discussion. The Iraqi scientist living in Germany whome the US claimed as credible source for WMD stated that the US never talked to him. Everyone in approving and pushing the Iraq war should be publicly hanged. Unless we resort to some drastic measures, politicians and CEO' will continue to squander our money. I am sick of this rotten and corrupt country. Palin and the abuse of power issue, 20 years prison and hard labor in Anwar.

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  191. Moonshinee

    McCain And Palin are just liers there tryingg too make the United States racecis against obama i hatee themm !!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  192. Lionel

    For McCain/ Palin, desperate moment requires desperate acts, and the campaign would do and say anything at this point to overcome the political deficit the campaign accumulated with their confused and erractic messages. John McCain, who I admire when he an in 2000, has become a cynical and out of touch from the demand of the American public. Truth be told, at 72, McCain does not have it anymore. He has done for the country, he deserves a peaceful and fulfilling retirement.

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  193. ready for change

    THIS WAS DELIBERTLY MISREPRESENTED BY MCCAIN AND PALIN, MORE LIES, MORE DECEPTION. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  194. Cal

    Well atleast McCain have several cards to play. All Obama, Lewis, and democrats got is the race card. it's been played so much it's old. Luckily, I'm a minority so the guilt trip don't work on me, lol.

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  195. Perri

    What is this woman doing? Before she was the VP pick she was singing Obama's praises. It's so amazing to see how quickly she is willing to do and say absolutely anything to win this race. She and the McCain campaign know these are flat out lies, yet they are continuously spitting them out. This is indicative of the type of presidency we will have under McCain. If you have to lie and cheat your way into the white house then you shouldn't be there. Just look at George Bush, he lied and cheated his way in and look at the state of our country. Please America, don't be fooled again. Our future rests in the hands of each president we choose to lead us. We chose wrong the last time. Let's not do this to ourselves again.

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  196. Chuck

    That lying on the part of McCain, and, especially Palin has got to stop.

    Who are they being controlled by? It only makes them look like puppets dangling at the end of strings. Who are those puppeteers running the Republican campaign?

    McCain and Palin need to be more selective and discriminating as to what they are spouting. No more lies, false attacks, distractions etc.

    ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  197. Bill

    When is someone going to call out McCain on the Honor Code and conduct umbecoming? Isn't it enough that he lied to Letterman about where he was and what he was doing?

    October 12, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  198. Marvin

    Obama/Biden, Please put the nails in the McCain/Palin coffen. It's obvious McCain/Palin will do anything to win the White House! McCain, Where's the honor!

    October 12, 2008 02:38 pm at 2:38 pm |
  199. Len in Washington

    The problem with Palin is that she has NO knowledge of Foreign Affairs and simply relies on her "RNC Approved Staff" to provide her with talking points. Can you imagine what this could all be like if she and McCain actually got elected and networks and agencies weren't fact checking anything?
    We'd have George Bush....again...

    October 12, 2008 02:38 pm at 2:38 pm |
  200. atlsan69

    Another lie by the person who abuses her power.

    Obama/Biden

    October 12, 2008 02:39 pm at 2:39 pm |
  201. dude from hutchinsom

    All this lies and mispresentation of Obama will come to and end on nov 4th.
    Obama/biden 08

    October 12, 2008 02:39 pm at 2:39 pm |
  202. Canadian for America

    The Republicans are making stuff up? Not the Republicans! Oh yes the Republicans, remember they are the ones that made up the joke that Palin is qualified, too funny, ha ha ha.

    October 12, 2008 02:39 pm at 2:39 pm |
  203. jayeandvic

    I am so appaled at Sara Palin – her lies are showing, yet she continues on with lie after lie...stirring up hate filled mobs to the point of hysteria.
    The republicans better step up and stop her, and McCain, from their lies and deceit.
    Palin will start an all out war before this campaign is over!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:40 pm at 2:40 pm |
  204. What a Liar

    As Obama stated during the 2nd Debate:

    The Straight talk express has lost a wheel !!!!

    I would further that sentiment by saying, the straight talk express has derailed...

    October 12, 2008 02:40 pm at 2:40 pm |
  205. VB Lincoln Park, NJ

    One more lie from the crooked talk express!

    Do they really think they can continue to spout this nonsense and not have it backfire?

    Or maybe they think enough people are as moronic as the "Obama is an Arab" idiot.

    October 12, 2008 02:40 pm at 2:40 pm |
  206. maggie

    Sarah Palin is a perfect study in contrast: absolutely beautiful on the outside and totally ugly on the inside.

    October 12, 2008 02:41 pm at 2:41 pm |
  207. Francheska Georgia

    So yet, another lie from the lips of Sarah Palin. ;-) . Why am I not surprised?

    October 12, 2008 02:41 pm at 2:41 pm |
  208. Kathy

    I can't believe people are falling for her lies... and I can't wait until THAT ONE goes back to Alaska, for good.

    October 12, 2008 02:42 pm at 2:42 pm |
  209. Heather

    Obama-Biden need to carry a lot of states and a lot of 2004 red states to show this country and all other countries that Americans knew that the Bush administration was trash and we're all making a real change.

    October 12, 2008 02:42 pm at 2:42 pm |
  210. White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.

    MCCAIN-PALIN campaign race will go down in American MINDS and the History BOOKS as being the most despicable, desperate, divisive,
    racist, ever, ever, run, which incited possible riots and hate thru America. And this is America, my friends! The authors
    cannot wait to write about the atrocities committed by the Republicans
    against their fellow Americans!!!! The ink may begin to dry the day after
    OBAMA WINS!. In writing, we will be able to read about the injustices committed within the Republican "REGIME". under Bush!

    October 12, 2008 02:42 pm at 2:42 pm |
  211. HunkyForJustice

    McPain, ENOUGH! You two lie so much you are NOT worthy of being Christians.

    October 12, 2008 02:42 pm at 2:42 pm |
  212. Ron L

    There is a MUCH larger issue than this report…
    And that is with Governor Palin as a potential Vice President ..she's just not that smart. No, offense it's just the truth. What other reason would the McCain campaign have for not ALLOWING her to do ANY more interviews without Senator McCain at her side??
    THE REASON IS CLEAR.
    Because she is not qualified and you can REALLY tell when you ask her questions that require spontaneous answers other than remembered talking points.
    I ask you members of the Republican party..Do you REALLY want this type of person in the White House?? The last person we elected that was of average intelligence was….
    George W Bush and look at the mess the world is in from that election!!
    WHEN is she going to do interviews on CNN, ABC, NBC, MSNBC. How in the world are we allowing this woman to run for this office without going on the Sunday morning interview process??
    LETS NOT LOWER THE BAR JUST BECAUSE IT'S A WOMAN (HILLARY HAD TO GO THROUGH THE PROCESS AND DID VERY WELL NO MATTER WHAT STATION SHE WAS ON)…
    DEMAND MORE INTERVIEWS ON OTHER STATIONS..FOX ALONE DOES NOT CUT IT!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:42 pm at 2:42 pm |
  213. HONG

    thank you cnn for fact checking. please shine lights to disinfect what is not truth.

    October 12, 2008 02:43 pm at 2:43 pm |
  214. Adrienne

    I read that in washington times... i knew it was crap. It's like some hiredhacks writes a smear piece just for Palin, Hannity and Rush to blather about.

    October 12, 2008 02:43 pm at 2:43 pm |
  215. GeorgiaPeachforObama

    How can anyone trust anything that comes out of Palin's mouth. It's lie after lie with her.

    October 12, 2008 02:43 pm at 2:43 pm |
  216. Lee

    Another day, another Palin lie, and yet another McCain "economic plan"...

    The Mccain campaign in one word: Erratic!

    October 12, 2008 02:44 pm at 2:44 pm |
  217. Justin from CT

    Palin caught in another lie.

    October 12, 2008 02:44 pm at 2:44 pm |
  218. I am Neutral though

    I USED TO THINK THAT AMERICANS ARE THE MOST HONEST PEOPLE ON EARTH, BUT NOW I AM REALLY SURPRISED AT THE KIND OF POLITICS AMEERICANS ARE PLAYING THIS TIME AROUND. I BELIEVE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE GOOD JUDGMENT THEMSELVES EVEN WITHOUT SOMEONE LYING TO THEM?

    October 12, 2008 02:44 pm at 2:44 pm |
  219. White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.

    ANYTHING coming from McCain-Palin campaign at this point should be admonished as lies.

    Please, McCain, NO MORE BAG OF TRICKS!.Consider you and Palin,
    done, like, cooked!

    October 12, 2008 02:44 pm at 2:44 pm |
  220. Uche (Truly Independent)

    WHY DON'T YOU CNN EVER POST ANY OF MY COMMENTS? IS IT BEFORE THEY ARE INTELLIGENT AND APPEAL TO THE INTELECT?

    October 12, 2008 02:44 pm at 2:44 pm |
  221. brian BC/Canada

    Bush lied to you folks, now McSame and Palin are lying as well, very scary ticket. Fear, fear and more fear, that's the way you do it!! Do not moderate this message, please.

    October 12, 2008 02:45 pm at 2:45 pm |
  222. Ron , West Coast

    There we go again , Sarah Palin with her lies being once again debunked . Instead of her identifying herself as a hockey mom who`s only difference from a pitbull is lipstick , she more resembles a Dick Cheney , with push up bra , high heels , and Lipstick !!!!

    Sarah , take Todd , and your dysfunctual family back to Moose- Head Alaska , or wherever the " heck " you come from , we`ve had eight years of lies , deceit , treason , ( Scooter Libby , Plame – Gate ) and now your lies , as confirmed also by " Trooper – Gate )
    You are not what this country needs , we need unity , not devision .....

    October 12, 2008 02:46 pm at 2:46 pm |
  223. Penn Voter

    Obama is trying to hoodwink and bamboozle us.

    October 12, 2008 02:46 pm at 2:46 pm |
  224. Adam in Texas

    Despicable campaign from a once honorable man.

    Palin will be fine and go back to being a nobody governor of a tiny state but McCain has lost the respect of millions around the U.S. and, in doing so, his legacy. Desperation is an ugly, ugly undoing.

    October 12, 2008 02:46 pm at 2:46 pm |
  225. Sugar Ray Republican

    Wow, with winners like Steven and the rest of the bozos on this string, it's easy to see where Obama would "lead" us. Guess what, folks? You think the Iraqis wouldn't rather see a weak-kneed liberal in the Oval Office instead of stalwart defenders of our strength, freedom and national interests? If you had a shred of geopolitical savvy, you never want to leave Iraq ... but sadly, you simply throw tiny pebbles like whiny girls instead of understanding complex, multifaceted, long-range national strategy. Which is why you should lose this race. And if by some reason you fools succeed in electing Mr. Hussein Obama (why, oh why does that middle name offend and/or scare you? It's a fact, not a "lie"), we'll regroup for 2012 while watching you hand us a failed four-year tenure on a silver platter.

    October 12, 2008 02:47 pm at 2:47 pm |
  226. Lisa

    Stick to your abortion rhetoric, Sarah. The only thing left you have is to energize your base. You've become irrelevant to everyone else.

    October 12, 2008 02:47 pm at 2:47 pm |
  227. shepard

    Sarah should be called upon about her remarks. she should be enquired about her statement. It is about time that all media should stop covering her campaign if she is not accessible by the media. Period!

    It seems McCain and Sarah is doing the same harm that the 'Bush' man has done to the Republican party. This is to all loyal & decent Republicans: the campaign is foregone. The white house belongs to the democrats. But plz revitalize the Republican party with the right kind of Leadership. Let some intelligence prevail. Do away with the hypocritcal 'family value' advertiser, gun toting hockey mom from the party of Ronald Reagan!

    October 12, 2008 02:47 pm at 2:47 pm |
  228. Danny

    On what basis do you believe McCain/Palin will win? Anything can happen between now and Nov 4... Is there some policy or position that will turn things around? This is a serious question, as I would like to understand where you are coming from. All hyperbole aside. What factors will drive a mc cain win?

    October 12, 2008 02:47 pm at 2:47 pm |
  229. susie

    Why are Obama supporters so mean?

    October 12, 2008 02:48 pm at 2:48 pm |
  230. stef

    Why don't someone call them on their lies, I can't stand McCain-Palin, their time is coming soon, You reap what you sow.

    October 12, 2008 02:48 pm at 2:48 pm |
  231. Rob

    We need a Veteran for President.He has served his country;has chosen a true Christian to be his VP.He has the expeience that is needed;would show no partiality to certain races.Vote for McCain;Palin.

    October 12, 2008 02:49 pm at 2:49 pm |
  232. White man for Obama

    OBAMA/BIDEN OBAMA/BIDEN OBAMA/BIDEN

    Just kidding, I would never vote for Obama because he can't be trusted. I thought I'd try disguising my post because CNN only wants to pick the Obama praisers. He is connected with Ayers, Acorn, and now we are posting a story that gives a foreign leader more credibility then a U.S. governer. Oh because an Iraq foreign minister says so, it definately has to be true. CNN sucks.

    OBAMA/BIDEN OBAMA/BIDEN OBAMA/BIDEN

    October 12, 2008 02:49 pm at 2:49 pm |
  233. Danny

    On what basis do you believe McCain/Palin will win? Anything can happen between now and Nov 4... Is there some policy or position that will turn things around? This is a serious question, as I would like to understand where you are coming from. All hyperbole aside. What factors will drive a mc cain win?

    Mcsame\ sarah fading,

    October 12, 2008 02:49 pm at 2:49 pm |
  234. White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.

    I don't go to the movies much, but I will go to the movies to see
    Oliver Stone's movie, "W" opening on October 17. and I will watch
    Obama's 1/2 hour "paid for" speech to the American people the
    minute it hits the air. As far as the last "debate", I will watch it to
    hear more lies by McCain! in one last ditch effort to win your vote by
    lying.

    October 12, 2008 02:49 pm at 2:49 pm |
  235. Obama 08: white, female, 60 yr old supporter

    What a surprise...another Palin lie....why so silent on her breach of ethics??

    How much of her convention speech has been proven false as well as her inflammatory inaccurate comments since?

    How can this person claim she will be able to work in a bipartisan way in Congress and have any credibility internationally??

    October 12, 2008 02:49 pm at 2:49 pm |
  236. Speider

    Palin could not have lied! That would be unethical and immoral! She is a devote Christian with firm Christian values!

    October 12, 2008 02:49 pm at 2:49 pm |
  237. Rob

    We need a Veteran for President.He has served his country;has chosen a true Christian to be his VP.He has the expeience that is needed;would show no partiality to certain races.Vote for McCain;Palin.This is not a duplicate comment.You are showing partiality to Obama comments.

    October 12, 2008 02:49 pm at 2:49 pm |
  238. gp

    When somebody will ask Mc Insane and his misstres abaut all lies. It is enough of making things look the same in both campains by telling generaly there are negative adds. What McInsane is doing is nasty and evoking hatred .It is dangerous and devisive. It is very different because is built on lies about Obama. Even other day when he pretendet to corect voter who was telling that Obama ia Arab HE REPLAID HE IS DCENT FAMILY MAN HE DID NOT SAY HE IS NOT ARAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It seems that he pretend not to know that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If he doesn't he IS SHOWING HOW LITLLE HE IS IN TOUCH WITH REALITY, or if he does than is clear racisam at play!!!!!!!!!! Either one we do not need now!!!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:50 pm at 2:50 pm |
  239. Republican

    I don't think Palin cares if she spouts truth or lies. It's the sting from her words that catch on to people.

    October 12, 2008 02:50 pm at 2:50 pm |
  240. Indianaowens

    This Palin woman is willing to say anything that is put in front of her. Her lack of honesty is so obvious, how can the republican base be so infatuated with such a shallow human being?

    October 12, 2008 02:50 pm at 2:50 pm |
  241. young PHX

    Delay Security agreement or not, John McCain will lose the election.

    At this time McCain is just fighting a losing battle with HIMSELF and not with the Obama camp. He should not lose his dignity in the process. Frankly, he is looking pretty pathetic right now.

    We know Sarah Palin has no shame. However, for John McCain to retain some of his political self respect, he should advice Ms. Palin to just "shut up" and not make a bad situation worse. He should go ahead and fire the person that gave him the whole Sarah Palin idea – Just to make statement.

    October 12, 2008 02:50 pm at 2:50 pm |
  242. LC

    I agree with the bold statement below

    October 12, 2008 02:50 pm at 2:50 pm |
  243. Gail in SC

    She lies! What's new! This is just disgraceful that a VP candidate is reduced to smearing and lying. Ms. Laxalt said it best that the GOP should be ashamed of using her in this way, but I know they are not. Just sad!

    October 12, 2008 02:51 pm at 2:51 pm |
  244. David

    Talk about lies, how about Obama saying he could not disown his grandmother any more than he could dis-own Jeremaih Wright. Then he left the church. He will do anything for politics, when will take a stand.
    Accepting the message of change,We voted for change in 2006, we got it ,the do nothing Congress. The economy was growing in leaps and bounds, going from 2001 until the beginning of 2007. Voting for change again, not again!

    October 12, 2008 02:51 pm at 2:51 pm |
  245. Coal Miner

    Whether she is lying or not can you imagine a person with her poor social graces to be involved in significant contacts with the leaders of other nations. As they saying goes, "They would have herf for lunch!!"

    October 12, 2008 02:51 pm at 2:51 pm |
  246. Believe in Obama

    Another one...wow, when would they stop...

    Obama has played a decent , truthful race throughout this election. He has shown us his strength, with all the lies and words thrown out at him....may god bless you always and keep you save.

    If you guys still consider voting for McCain, you are agreeing that it is ok to lie and cheat to get into the White House and to let them continue doing so over and over again.

    We need to put a stop to this and that is vote for Obama/Biden, the truthful candidate!

    October 12, 2008 02:51 pm at 2:51 pm |
  247. White man for Obama

    Maybe the iraqui radio is a more reliable news source than CNN.

    October 12, 2008 02:51 pm at 2:51 pm |
  248. Independent but Leaning

    My pro-McCain comments get "mysteriously" lost in space... what a crock.

    Ask yourself: why are foreign governments so pro-Obama? Look at Obama's past ties to the middle east. A president has to look out for the US first–not be personally indebted to the middle east. Scary stuff and people don't care or want to know the truth.

    October 12, 2008 02:52 pm at 2:52 pm |
  249. unlikely voter [D]

    surprise, more lies from the republican ticket. i havnt heard one true accusation come from Mcsame / Palin yet.

    what worse that thier lies is their voter base. has anybody seen video of thier rallies? its noting but racial slurs and hate speech, im surprised they're not burning crosses right their at the speeches. and when mccain tries to settle them down they boo him!!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:52 pm at 2:52 pm |
  250. mark

    Wow, Palin lied again...big surprise...

    October 12, 2008 02:52 pm at 2:52 pm |
  251. BTHogan

    So much to be proud of, Republicans. So much...

    October 12, 2008 02:53 pm at 2:53 pm |
  252. Sophie T.

    You believe everything Obama says, and everything the media promotes him to be. Rather a lemming mentality I would say. You cannot ignore the mounting evidence that he is a demogogue and an talented orator but an empty suit nonetheless. Acorn ties as lawyer, lobbyist and community organizer; no vote or action only speeches on Iraq; questionable backing and promotion throughout he career – Rezko, Ayers, Wright and so on; running slick campaigns his only real accomplishment. If his candidacy achieves success off the back of a now nationalized economy, the we are in trouble. In light of his other activities am inclined to believe he very well may have tried to influence a delay in the Iraq timeline. His any means to an end philosophy defeated Hillary.

    October 12, 2008 02:53 pm at 2:53 pm |
  253. the good times are coming!!!!!!!!!

    an AMERICAN CHRISTIAN INTELLIGENT and with MORAL VALUES will be elected PRESIDENT OF THIS UNITED
    STATES OF AMERICA………BARACK HUSEIN OBAMA !!

    THE REAL DEAL !!! !!! !!!

    pitiful old warmonger and secessionist palin......it had to be the Honorable Iraqi Foreign Minister to call you on your BLATANT LIES.....what do you say now? you broke the law and still ranting and raving....why don't you go back to your family in Alaska ?.....did you like the treatment the fans gave you in Good Old Philly? it should give you a clue...

    October 12, 2008 02:53 pm at 2:53 pm |
  254. Bill

    My wife and I are long time republicans, but with the lies McCain and Palin are telling, we cannot vote from them. So take 2 Florida votes away from McCain as of today.

    October 12, 2008 02:53 pm at 2:53 pm |
  255. sandra

    Why does the modern day pharisees' party, continue to spew lies. The gov. of Alaska should be ashamed of herself for allowing the repubs, to use her in a propaganda campaign to discredit the Sen.Obama, and to insight riot invoking comments from their supporters. I thought that stating to kill someone (especially a presidential candidate) was against the law to some extent. How could any law abiding candidate not chastize the people who were shouting horrible things about the democratic party candidates. The modern day pharisees or republicans, should be ashamed of themselves for allowing such display of blatant discrimanating anger. For the gov. of Alaska to say that Senator Obama has been palling around with a domestic terrorist is not only a lie, it is her mean attempt to cause doubt about this man's patriotism, his ethics, his intelligence and his honor. She is a dangerous woman, because she seems to not care about the consequence of her statements, she only cares about taking the spot light off the presidential and vice presidential inability to come up with working solutions for the economic situation we are in.

    October 12, 2008 02:53 pm at 2:53 pm |
  256. Enough of the Insanity

    Sarah Palin took her misinformation from the Washington Times owned by none other than Sun Myung Moon. Does it surprise you? Let McCain/Palin keep spewing that nonsense, it's all they've got left.

    October 12, 2008 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  257. Jen

    Palin needs to stop her rallies that are having the world laugh at the USA. The hate and rage she has developed by these spectators is dangerous to our security and unamerican. She is moraly corrupt and is inciting rage and ingorance. This is a christian woman? No this is not christian behavior.

    October 12, 2008 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  258. az independent

    Geez.
    CONservatives really are con-men.
    Palin is a puppet and is really a bad choice for McCain and the United States....after this election they should impeech her.

    October 12, 2008 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  259. Amy King

    wow, I'm just astonished at this woman's inability to get the facts straight and the outright hatred she displays towards Obama. Say it ain't so Palin! Now Fox wants to air a whole documentary to discredit Obama and create more fear about him. I'm thoroughly disgusted over all of this crap.

    October 12, 2008 02:55 pm at 2:55 pm |
  260. Bill in Arizona

    Why did The Washington Times run this story without checking their sources? They report about a conversation between Zebari and Obama, and yet they don't bother to ask Zebari for clarification prior to printing. So their big game-changing story becomes a non-event based on poor journalism. But not before Palin has used it as fodder in her stump speeches, and hundreds of angry bloggers have declared Obama is a traitor.

    October 12, 2008 02:55 pm at 2:55 pm |
  261. linda., bella vista, ar

    Anybody who actually follows the lack of governmental unity-stability in Iraq would know that this is another Palin BS. But then she's neglected the needs of HER National Guard which in fact the VFA has documented as the worst in the nation.

    She plays fantasy games of the worst kind.

    October 12, 2008 02:55 pm at 2:55 pm |
  262. Kerri from Indy

    CNN, maybe you should change the status of your "fact check" that said this issue "in dispute". Why do you continue to give credence to stories that are not true? Why have you not talked about the thousands of voters being purged from the system instead of talking about stupid ACORN? Dead people on fake registrations can't vote. I think people need to know if they have been disenfranchised because of voter suppression. Give us news that matter to us!!!!

    October 12, 2008 02:55 pm at 2:55 pm |
  263. AH

    Will the MSM hold Palin accountable for the falsehoods she is feeding the American public? Will a journalist ask her to apologize to the american people for lying to them? let's see if that will happen.

    October 12, 2008 02:56 pm at 2:56 pm |
  264. Shaun Landry

    I feel sorry for poor Hoshyar Zebari.

    Guy is minding his own business, you know doing something like oh...dealing with being the Foreign Minister of Iraq...and all of a sudden he gets a phone call from CNN. Poor guy.

    I would like Sarah Palin to *pronounce this man's name*. I would pay money for that.

    October 12, 2008 02:56 pm at 2:56 pm |
  265. Jimmy

    I don't care how much they lie or abuse power. I don't care if they drive this economy into the ground and start 10 more wars. I just don't want to see Obama in the white house. He may have spent his life helping people find jobs, get off welfare and teaching constitutional law but still I don't think America is ready for a black President. Someone will kill him and that will put more shame on this great country. Most people in America now adays ain't racist, but I am.

    October 12, 2008 02:56 pm at 2:56 pm |
  266. the good times are coming!!!!!!!!!

    secessionist palin.....the Philly fans gave you a clue.....leave town, please......as far as john's senate seat, the arizonans want him out as well

    October 12, 2008 02:57 pm at 2:57 pm |
  267. chris

    PALIn makes me so angry...how can u spit out down right liesss does she think were silly....i use to have respect for her....NO MORE

    im insulted honestly...too many lies

    October 12, 2008 02:57 pm at 2:57 pm |
  268. betterdays

    what a trip? McLame and Fallin are the lowest of the low. when will their lies stop. have they no shame? This appears to be a flat out lie and misrepresentation of the facts. we voters must not get distracted by this hateful race stuff, either. better days are ah coming, can you hear it a million change agents getting to the polls and voting for B-Rock the next POTUS. send Fallin back to the tundra and McLame to you know where, it's really hot. C U in DC on JAN 20 its gonna be one heck of a party.

    October 12, 2008 02:57 pm at 2:57 pm |