October 12, 2008
Posted: 06:19 PM ET
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: Barack Obama • Iraq • Sarah Palin


betterdays   October 12th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

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.

chris   October 12th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

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

the good times are coming!!!!!!!!!   October 12th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

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

Jimmy   October 12th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

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.

Shaun Landry   October 12th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

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.

AH   October 12th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

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.

Kerri from Indy   October 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

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!!!!

linda., bella vista, ar   October 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

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.

Bill in Arizona   October 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

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.

Amy King   October 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

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.

az independent   October 12th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

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.

Jen   October 12th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

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.

Enough of the Insanity   October 12th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

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.

sandra   October 12th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

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.

Bill   October 12th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

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.

the good times are coming!!!!!!!!!   October 12th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

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…

Sophie T.   October 12th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

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.

BTHogan   October 12th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

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

mark   October 12th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Wow, Palin lied again…big surprise…

unlikely voter [D]   October 12th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

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!!!!

Independent but Leaning   October 12th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

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.

White man for Obama   October 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

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

Believe in Obama   October 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

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!

Coal Miner   October 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

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!!"

David   October 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

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!

Gail in SC   October 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

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!

LC   October 12th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

I agree with the bold statement below

young PHX   October 12th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

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.

Indianaowens   October 12th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

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?

Republican   October 12th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

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

gp   October 12th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

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!!!!!

Rob   October 12th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

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.

Speider   October 12th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

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

Obama 08: white, female, 60 yr old supporter   October 12th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

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??

White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.   October 12th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

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.

Danny   October 12th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

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,

White man for Obama   October 12th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

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

Rob   October 12th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

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.

stef   October 12th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

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.

susie   October 12th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Why are Obama supporters so mean?

Danny   October 12th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

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?

shepard   October 12th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

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!

Lisa   October 12th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

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

Sugar Ray Republican   October 12th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

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.

Adam in Texas   October 12th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

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.

Penn Voter   October 12th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Obama is trying to hoodwink and bamboozle us.

Ron , West Coast   October 12th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

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 …..

brian BC/Canada   October 12th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

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.

Uche (Truly Independent)   October 12th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

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

White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.   October 12th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

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!

I am Neutral though   October 12th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

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?

Justin from CT   October 12th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Palin caught in another lie.

Lee   October 12th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

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

The Mccain campaign in one word: Erratic!

GeorgiaPeachforObama   October 12th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

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

Adrienne   October 12th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

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.

HONG   October 12th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

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

Ron L   October 12th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

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!!!

HunkyForJustice   October 12th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

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

White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.   October 12th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

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!

Heather   October 12th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

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.

Kathy   October 12th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

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

Francheska Georgia   October 12th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

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

maggie   October 12th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

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

VB Lincoln Park, NJ   October 12th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

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.

What a Liar   October 12th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

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…

jayeandvic   October 12th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

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!!!

Canadian for America   October 12th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

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.

dude from hutchinsom   October 12th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

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

atlsan69   October 12th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Another lie by the person who abuses her power.

Obama/Biden

Len in Washington   October 12th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

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…

Marvin   October 12th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

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!

Bill   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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?

Chuck   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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!

Perri   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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.

Cal   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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.

ready for change   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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

Lionel   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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.

Moonshinee   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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

John, Flagstaff, AZ   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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.

Rational Thinker   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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

Michael B   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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"

pittpa   October 12th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

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.

MY FRIENDS - JOA$$HN McINSANE/PAIN-LIN IS SPREADING HATE IN AMERICA   October 12th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

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!!!!

Overseas Obama supporter   October 12th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

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?

April   October 12th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

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

Ruby   October 12th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

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

OBAMA/BIDEN '08!

Tommy T   October 12th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

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

DCMata   October 12th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

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!

Steve   October 12th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Another day, another lie. Will this ever end.

Bucky   October 12th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

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.

Larry   October 12th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

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.

johnrj08   October 12th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

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.

jennie   October 12th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

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.

Jack Adams   October 12th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

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.

Bat 242   October 12th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

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.

CM   October 12th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

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.

Bulldog   October 12th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

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.

God fearing Voter   October 12th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

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?

NC Voter   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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

m c   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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!!!!

This Election is Critical   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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

Yusuf   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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.

miami family for obama   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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

Dennis in Orlando, FL   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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!!!

David   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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

Go Obama!

cindy   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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.

Jeff from new Jersey   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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!!!!!

Anjan   October 12th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

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.

Rob R   October 12th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

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.

Sean   October 12th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

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

Darrell   October 12th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

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

Timothy   October 12th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

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

Dave in Indy   October 12th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

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

Nannie Bouroughs   October 12th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

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!

Teresa, Georgia   October 12th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

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?

xddy4u   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

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.

David   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

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

alex   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

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

Grant NYC   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

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…

Tracey   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

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

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

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.

Paula   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

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

Paul Thompson   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

By the way…get out of my face!

Obama's a bigger liar than McCain!

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Sarah Phaney is a phony, lying hypocrite.

Just like Dick.

Paula   October 12th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

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

Tiff of lithia springs   October 12th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

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.

Doraine Gordon   October 12th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

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

I Have a Bracelet Too   October 12th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

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?

Steve   October 12th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

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.

Sarah   October 12th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

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

Eric   October 12th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

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!

Dawn T. Ada, Ohio   October 12th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

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.

LatinosforMcCain   October 12th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

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

Watermann   October 12th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

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.

michaelcal   October 12th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

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".

Paul Thompson   October 12th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

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

not the america i represent   October 12th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

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

emily   October 12th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

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

Pat W.   October 12th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

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

Andrew Musila   October 12th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Who told her to say that..

White-African(born there) American Military BRAT   October 12th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

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

Barbara CA   October 12th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

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

LatinosforMcCain   October 12th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

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!!!!!!!!

sal   October 12th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

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.

brad   October 12th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

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.

Brad S. in Knoxville, TN   October 12th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

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!

Walter, Long Beach   October 12th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

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

Dontcha just hate it when that happens, Sarah?

Pat Mellerson   October 12th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

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?

D F III   October 12th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

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

Lisa, MD   October 12th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

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

DisgustedVoter   October 12th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

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!?

Ali, Mechanisburg, PA   October 12th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

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

Maggie from Virginia   October 12th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

No weapon formed against Obama shall prosper.

Dr. Vincent J. Petrosino   October 12th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

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!

doc   October 12th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

"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!

Melly   October 12th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

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.

paula   October 12th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

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

james   October 12th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Maybe Sarah should stop reading now.

Joe Regis   October 12th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Drama queen is full of drama.

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   October 12th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

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!)

Navy veteran   October 12th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

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.

MsMike   October 12th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

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.

doc   October 12th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

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

Orlando   October 12th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

It seems like the Vendetta Governor is telling another Lie.

Tracy-Oakley   October 12th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

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?

pat C.   October 12th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

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.

Lucy   October 12th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

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??

Betty, Virginia   October 12th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

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

Steve   October 12th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

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.

Disclaimer   October 12th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

"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?

Amy   October 12th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

"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?

JOHN   October 12th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

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

FL GOP   October 12th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

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???

Uncle Sam   October 12th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

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

dennisec   October 12th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

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.

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

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.

Anna   October 12th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

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!

Shawn, Lincoln, NE   October 12th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

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!!

I LOVE AMERICA / OBAMA/CLITON/BIDEN ALLAINCE -FROM RENO   October 12th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

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

f4skyhawk   October 12th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

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

lil   October 12th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

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.

mollygonz   October 12th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

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

Amy in Minneapolis   October 12th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

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

djak   October 12th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

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.

America think for you   October 12th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

They have nothing left but lies.

Jay