October 13, 2008
Posted: 02:45 PM ET

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 Obama offered specifics on his economic plan this afternoon.
Obama offered specifics on his economic plan this afternoon.

TOLEDO, Ohio (CNN) – Barack Obama said the average American consumer is facing an “immediate economic emergency” and steps need to be taken right away to stop things from any getting worse.

Watch: 'J-O-B-S,' says Obama

“If Washington can move quickly to pass a rescue plan for our financial system, there’s no reason we can’t move just as quickly to pass a rescue plan for our middle-class that will create jobs, provide relief, and help homeowners,” Obama told Toledo voters. “If Congress does not act in the coming months, it will be one of the first things I do as President of the United States.”

Obama proposed $60 billion worth of measures his campaign said would offer “relief” to homeowners and workers. Many of the ideas build on policies Obama has already proposed and authority the government already has. The campaign suggested many of them could even be passed in a lame duck session of congress after the election.

The Democratic nominee wants to: temporarily lift taxes on unemployment benefits; allow investors a penalty free withdrawl of up to $10,000 from their 401k or IRA this year or next year; place a 90 day moratorium on foreclosures for homeowners who are “making a good-faith effort” at meeting payment deadlines; and temporarily offer businesses a $3,000 tax credit for “every net new job” added in the United States in 2009.

“It’s a plan that begins with one word that’s on everyone’s mind, and it’s easy to spell, J-O-B-S. Jobs. We’ve got to work on jobs,” he said.

John McCain’s campaign told reporters on a Monday afternoon conference call that Obama’s plan would have little impact — adding that the Republican nominee would be unveiling economic proposals of his own on Tuesday.

Listen: McCain advisors blast Obama's proposals — and tell reporters how the Republican nominee plans to counter them

Obama’s job message could play well in the Toledo area. Recent data puts the city’s unemployment rate at close to 10% and the number statewide at 7.4 percent. These numbers are expected to rise given the recent economic downturn.

Northwest Ohio, where Obama is spending three days preparing for Wednesday’s final debate, is considered a crucial swing area. John Kerry handily won mostly Democratic Lucas County, which houses Toledo, in 2004 but lost almost all of the surrounding Republican leaning suburban, exurban and rural counties.

Upon his arrival Sunday, Obama canvassed a neighborhood in Holland, just West of Toledo, where many residents expressed concern about the home foreclosures on their street and not being able to pay the bills.

This area, according to Eric Rademacher of the Ohio Poll, “has been a fairly good predictor of how the state goes.” Given the current economic climate, Rademacher said he would give Obama the advantage here — but noted that the state of the race could change several times before Election Day.

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Speider   October 13th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

I don't care if he can fix the economy or bring unemployment down or even bring peace to the world; I wanted Hillary and he stole the election and everyone hates her for being a woman and I'm going to vote for McCain because I want Hillary and she will love me and give me more of my medication.

Why am I allowed to be out in normal society?

cecil   October 13th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

All Your Haters, Can See The Forest For The trees!

Obama/Biden 08

Haters

McCain/Palin 08

cecil   October 13th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

J. O. B. S

Obama/Biden

henrietta   October 13th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

jobs is what america needs, go! obama/biden

Zion   October 13th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I am praying for Obama to be a leader that all Americans can depend on.

Blue is my favourite colour   October 13th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

For all the naysayers of this plan, I say, at least he has a plan. It will take some redistribution to make things right for creating jobs, and the money in the gov't doesn't grow on trees. With carefull spending cuts, and tax breaks applied where they are needed, there is no reason this plan can work, but it won't happen overnight.

McCain and his flunkies are starting in on it because McCain didn't come up with it first. With economic advisers like Fiorini and Graham, McCain will have a tough time coming up with alternatives. If I've learned anything from Obama, it is that he does not take economics lightly, and his economic strategy was carefully planned by some of the best economic minds in the US right now. Kudos to him for trying, and considering the daunting job that he will have when he likely takes office, I'd rather hear him talk like this than that pinhead McCain any day. Obama at least knows that there will be sacrifices, and he also understands to tell us that sometimes you have to take a step back for a brief period in order to continue forward progression later.
A true leader–I'll be voting for the first time in my life for Obama/Biden.

KM in OHIO   October 13th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I learned about this rally at the last minute, and dropped what I was doing to go see Barack again. This is the type of patriotic energy this man brings to the table.

Someone should tell McCain that it is possible to get ahead in the polls by not lying and causing hatred and racism to surface.

I hope the last two weeks have reduced the number of undecideds and increased votes for President Obama!

OBAMA '08 BECAUSE WE CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO

ACORN   October 13th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Obama Supporters, Good News! We've just registered another 10,000 fraudulent voters.

Why won't Seattle fall in the Ocean!   October 13th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I can't wait to see all of the job creation resulting from a Nobama-Biden win. After they've increased spending by a Trillion or two, Nationalized Health Care, and put small business out of business…ought to be solid.

Janet Bertinot   October 13th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I think CNN has reduced its coverage of Obama's campaign significantly in the last 2 weeks. As his polls climb, his coverage is dropping on CNN.
Is he no longer newsworthy for Wolf and the team?
Or, are McCain and ever unpredictable Sarah Palin worth more ratings?
Today, rather than actually showing Senator Obama's speech with his job plan, I got to hear yet another team of "political experts" ram on about McCain's campaign - while a video feed from Senator Obama's speech ran - silently - in the background like some kind of screen saver
MSNBC and even FOX News carried the speech - but not CNN.
Perhaps CNN should change to having more candidate statements - from both sides, and dump about 80% of thier pundits - that would make them the top political team in reality..

Liz   October 13th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Obama gives me such confidence that we might actually survive this mess the GOP created. McCain once again is reacting to Obama's leadership and is going to come up with "a plan tomorrow." Obama talks about us–McCain talks about McCain.

LT for Obama   October 13th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

NJ - Get your fact straight. The family did not ask him to stop wearing the bracelet, what they wanted was not to politicize their son's sacrafice which is what McCain does with his.

As for your other statements that you repeat without knowing the truth, Obama does salute the flag and recites the pledge of allegence.

As for serving this country, not everyone serves this country in the military. Obama, who could have taken a high paying job right out of college decided to take a very low paying job working to help the poor and unemployed get back on their feet. What have you done for your country?

As for your idiotic comments about freeloaders, as a lifelong dem, I have worked and supported myself since I was 16 years old. I certainly don't stay at home collecting freebies.

So you think that the tax breaks that Bush gave big business and the wealthy worked? Where are all the jobs? Overseas while the fat cats at the head of big business line their pockets with the extra cash that they did not ask for.

38 year-old White Guy for McCain   October 13th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I wouldn't vote for Obama if he were the only candidate running.

joe   October 13th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Obama good job. OBAMA/BIDEN 08&12

pam Eugene OR   October 13th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I thought McCain was announcing his plan today. I think he needed to hear Barack's plan first so he could reword it and steal it.
Great work Barack!
I can't wait to vote. I am so happy we vote by mail here in Oregon. I will be first in line to turn my vote for Barack Hussien Obama for President of the USA!

NJ   October 13th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Woman of 63 you'll be crying in the streets if Obama's Economic Reform goes through. For one thing if you think $3,000 tax credit, do you think companies that are already suffering laying people off, are going to hire more employees, because the $3k credit. What planet are you living in or what 3rd world nation are you from. Obama's plan is ridiculous. He's got you hoodwinked, he's pulling the rope-a-dope on you…

Think people   October 13th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Is it at all possible that the 'market hacker' had anything to do with this uproar. And is it at all possible that extremists are taking advantage of the market right now and buying everything up? Could this have all been the plan all along.
Just a thought.

A Realist.   October 13th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Obama's first house was over a million dollars.
Yeah, he feels our pain.

G in CA   October 13th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I think these are great ideas. For those of you who are poo pooing all over the $3K tax credit, think about it this way, based on a salary of $30K per year, it is a 10% savings. $30K is actually a pretty big salary for most small business so it is an even greater savings to most businesses.

Regarding the ability to pull out of your 401(k), if I were risking the chance of losing my home, you bet I want to be able to pull out of my 401(k). $10K shouldn't break anyone's retirement. Anyone who has less than $10K either is very young or probably started investing too late.

Obama is a Joke   October 13th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Anyone catch the video clip of the Ohio plumber questioning Obama's raising his taxes. You clueless Obama supporters need to go back to Kenya and take him with you. I'm sure ACORN will finance your trip.

tonyP   October 13th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

What has happened to the American press? Back when reporters were hired for their journalistic integrity and not party affiliation we never would have gotten such one sided bias reporting as we have had in this election. I guess the anger over the 2000 election and 8 years of Bush have produced this kind of intellectual desperation in the minds of those who feel they should have won Now because of that we’ll end up with the Democratic version of Bush. I hope Barack Obush proves me wrong, but I’m guess 4 years from now these same reporters will be look themselves in the mirror and tell themselves once again how the ends justify the means.

White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.   October 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

I like Obama Biden. What a great team.

Take a deep breath, folks, because we are not used to someone
telling us the truth. That is what we deserve, the truth………………..

Obama Biden 2008 ALL THE WAY. I'm gonna dance in the streets on
election day when Obama wins!!!!!!!!!!!!! America needs this. We deserve a break from the lies.

Denise   October 13th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I am not from OH, but I am from a state that borders OH (KY) and I hope Obama carries the state. McCain/Palin have not a clue!

J E   October 13th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

CNN I have been emailing,asking why the coverage and discussion on ayers and the tight lip on troopergate? What threats has the McCain camp made against you? 10 Rep and 4 Dem board members found her guilty of abuse of power.

If you won't report..at least allow us to comment.

Marie Canada   October 13th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Why doesn't Obama quite talking about issues and giving some ideas for solutions. Doesn't he realize he's hurting John McCain and Sara palin.

You would think Obama would show some courtesy to disadvantaged people like John and Sara and quit showing them up by looking so presidental and having so much stature. Same on you Obama.

mitch   October 13th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

thank you senator obama! we need your help! mccain has nothing to offer those of us in need!

Former Republican for OBAMA   October 13th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

WE LIKE THOSE THINGS CALLED JOBS.

AND WE DO A GOOD JOB ON OUR JOBS,

WHEN WE HAVE THEM. AND WE DON'T

MIND IF WE DON'T HAVE 12 HOUSES & 13 CARS.

WE WOULD BE HAPPY WITH ONE CAR & ONE HOUSE,

THAT THE BANK DOES NOT REPOSES.

Grace Needed   October 13th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

FINALLY, a President we can be proud of who cares about "we, the people" and wants to 'form a more perfect union', establish justice for all and 'promote the general welfare' for all of us, not just those who have lobbyists and special interests in Washington. Thank-you Senators Obama and Biden for making the commitment you have to our country. We so appreciate you both and your families. We feel extremely blessed and pray for you all often, because we know you are going to need it.

Turnabout is fair play   October 13th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

David October 13th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I never thought that I would live to see the day when Americians would vote for a man whose middle name is HUSSEIN. Where have we gone?
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We've gone away from ignorant racism that looks more at a man's skin color and his name than his character and what he can do for his country, THAT'S where we have gone…unless you're a McCain supporter at one of his rallies..

Joe Regis   October 13th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Ohio will turn blue this year, no doubt about it, that's the only way to bring the jobs back.

Obama/Biden will fix the economy and bring back the jobs.

Landslide OB/B 08/12.

Ryan   October 13th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

What a joke. Bait and switch. If you really look at Obama's programs and proposals, he is really pulling one over on the American people. I hope everyone really takes a look at how unrealistic his plans are and how he continually contradicts himself.

JM   October 13th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I am so happy to see that he is stepping up with a plan that is clear. We need a leader and Obama is a true leader. We need a new direction for our country and Obama will move us in a new direction. We must learn from our past, and Obama pays attention to where we have been and understands that the world has changed, and we have to change with it. All things in life must evolve; anything/anyone that cannot adjust to change will become like the dinosaur - extinct!

America   October 13th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Dear CNN, please do a story exposing John McCain's co-founding of a radical extremist group called PNAC or "The Project for the New American Century". John McCain has long been a major player in a radical militaristic group driven by an ideology of global expansionism and dominance attained through perpetual, pre-emptive, unilateral, multiple wars. The credo of this group is “the end justifies the means,” and the end of establishing the United States as the world’s sole superpower justifies, in its estimation, anything from military control over the information on the Internet to the use of genocidal biological weapons. Over its two terms, the George W. Bush administration has planted the seeds for this geopolitical master plan, and now appears to be counting on the McCain administration, if one comes to power, to nurture it.

Buzzbait   October 13th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

This election is global, it's not just about America. We need a leader that understands you need to talk to other countries. What's the use of talking is you're already doing what I want. Obama is the leader to lead us in the 21st century not McCain. Under McCain we would keep fighting for oil and lying to the american people telling them it's about terrorism.

GA Independent   October 13th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Why is it that MkKain only has something to say on the economy when Obama proposed something substantive?

Once again, he's all set to announce some new grand "plan" (which no doubt will kick Obama's you know what…)

Sad old guy needs to go home and put his feet up in front of the fire and warm Cindy up a bit…

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   October 13th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

While McCain Palin keep talking about how inexperienced Obama is, Obama keeps his cool (McCain Not) and comes up with solutions that make sense (McCain not so much).

scoot   October 13th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

First I don t get the early vote . Vote day is vote day if your not out of country you are casting a illeagle vote as far as Iam conmcerned. I was from a caucuss state so I had to make it between 6-730 to vote and was unable and had no early vote during primary that is a big reason why Hillary lost the primaries. But I did see Michelle today in MN and frankly she said about as much as BO did when I saw him and that was nothing just words like oconly is bad people are losing jobs. hip hip harrah vote for me Iam the man. never How he is doing these things. I must also add she is alot uglier in person.

rys   October 13th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Sen. Obama…keep talking about the issues that matter most to americans!! let mccain focus on his so called plan this week because it will surely be something esle next week. i wonder how he comes up with these new & fresh ideas from week to week (maybe he writes them down & puts them in a hat, then pulls a new one out on sunday because the last one failed)…like when you pick names during christmas. and sarah either hasn't been reading the newspaper (most likely) or she is in serious denial…will somebody tell her that she WAS found guilty of abusing her powers!!!

Seanie   October 13th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I hope the people in Ohio wake up and see who is really fighting for them and it not John McCain and Sarah Palin. It is Senator Obama. He was talking about creating jobs; right there in Ohio. Ohioians needs to get off there high horse and see that is okay to vote for a black man as President of the United States of America and we will get the job done if they give him an equal chance just like they voted for Bush twice.

Tim in Seattle   October 13th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

@David below: What in the world does the mans middle name have to do with anything? If you're basing your vote on that, please go crawl back into your shack and keep creating inbred's you ignorant rascist redneck….

Does Obama Palin Comparison?   October 13th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

How does it feel to be an Oprah tool?

NJ   October 13th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Tracey: At least he wears a soldier's bracelet and actually knows the soldier's name, unlike Obama who scrambled to remember his bracelet, which that soldier's family asked him not to wear anymore. At least John McCain salutes our flag and recites The Pledge of Allegiance. And guess what McCain actually fought for this Country, what has Obama done. Except BS the Country

Wise White Guy   October 13th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

It would have no impact huh John. Um sorry but you have no idea what a good idea is or whether it will help or not. Remember the gas tax holiday which would have done nothing but cause lost jobs and our transportation budget to be decimated and our infrastructure along with it. How about your drill baby drill plan that will do nothing for our gas prices. Our crude is not even economically refinable here and that is why it is sold on the open market mostly to China and India. Maybe you should have helped us from still being dependent on oil all those years you EXPERIENCED in Washington instead of voting against alternative energy over and over and over. You put us in this situation and your policies are wrong. Obama has a plan that makes sense for us and has the vision to get something done for the right reason. Go home Johnny and take your 100% 2008 Bush voting record with you. You want him Arizona you can have him. Obama/Biden in my state.

tulsa   October 13th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Cody from Texas….
You, "my friend", are an economic genius.

Thinking like THAT is what got us here. Now go get that 6-pack and don't hit anybody on the way home.

jason   October 13th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

"Obama $3,000 tax credit, do you think companies that are already suffering laying people off, are going to hire more employees, because the $3k credit. What planet are you living in or what 3rd world nation are you from. Obama's plan is ridiculous. He's got you hoodwinked, he's pulling the rope-a-dope on you….."

a bit of a lesson: "necessary" means something is needed, but not always enough to do the job; "sufficient" means enough to do the job. maybe the $3000 isn't sufficient to do the job, but that doesn't mean its the wrong thing to do. you might notice that the credit is not the only part of his plan.

also note that it's a $3000 tax credit per job. thus, more jobs, more tax credit.

Cj   October 13th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Obama CHANGE..No one has better plans than me. I steal them all the time from Hillary and sometimes I ask Pelosi, Reid Franks for advise they tell me to steal them from anyone, just as long as you make it clear that we want socialism in this country. I am a Havard guy but I'm really a stupid lying con man. I'm Barack Obama and I approve this message.

Catholic-mom-4-OBAMA   October 13th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

That's a good question, Tracey. WHY ISN't MCCAIN wearing a lapel pin? Well, we know why, its the Republican hypocrisy again. So tired of it.

THANKS SEN. OBAMA YOUR PLAN IS BRILLIANT.

WE HOPE AND PRAY FOR YOUR SAFETY AND YOUR SUCCESS!!!!

AS DON QUIXOTE SAYS "ONWARD TO GLORY!"

mary ca   October 13th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Right , jobs baby jobs,

carol   October 13th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

These are the issues America want to hear about and how the candidates plan to fix them……Sen Obama always explains what he will do and also that things are tough and it won't be easy.
McCain is always saying " I know what to do…."I know how to fix it" but does he give any explantion …..NO….because the truth is he does not know what to do……he waffles on and nothing makes any sense!!!
Sarah Palin on the other hand does know what to do……someone puts a new battery in and away she goes off on another rant and firing up the base with useless information…..but I suppose to them it's the answer they've been waiting to hear.
The Republican base is so shallow and they take Sarah Palin's words as the Gospel according to McPalin testament…….the sad thing is they have forgotten one commandment "though shalt not lie", they must have thrown that one out.

jason   October 13th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

"Good luck with your socialistic reform Barack!

"My attitude is that if the economy's good for folks from the bottom up, it's gonna be good for everybody … I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody." - Barack Obama

No WAY I am spreading my wealth around to anyone else except my children. No one else deserves the things I have worked so hard for. Especially freeloaders, illegal immigrants and those that do nothing all day."

people … if you don't understand socialism, don't say anything about it. obama hardly is a socialist, no matter how much you take quotes out of context, or fail to see the larger picture … but, i suppose we need not worry about substance or distinctions among various economic plans.

Tracey   October 13th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Why isn't John McCain wearing a flag pin? Wasn't he the one who called Obama unpatriotic for not wearing his pin? I haven't seen John wear his pin in any of the debates or on the campaign trail. People, take notice of this! Mr., I love this country, I'll fight for this country! Mr. Maverick of this country is not showing his patriotism after scolding Obama for not wearing his. He is such a major hyprocrite and deserves to lose this election because he is not an honesty human man. He has no integrity and most importantly, is no Maverick in my eyes!

Dave   October 13th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Once again, Senator Obama offers real solutions, while Senator McCain flails around like an angry chicken.

Irene   October 13th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

WAY TO GO OBAMA………THE MAN HAS A PLAN!

(AND what better way to start, than with American JOBS!)

OBAMA / BIDEN 08

NJ   October 13th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Obama $3,000 tax credit, do you think companies that are already suffering laying people off, are going to hire more employees, because the $3k credit. What planet are you living in or what 3rd world nation are you from. Obama's plan is ridiculous. He's got you hoodwinked, he's pulling the rope-a-dope on you…..

Nate- Minneapolis   October 13th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

For all you McCain supporters our there bashing Obama's plan keep this in mind. It is GWB's extreme right policies that have lead to this. Ever hear of the saying "everything in moderation." Bush wanted the free market the do what it would- well there's a reason free market principles don't work. Greed. That's why there are labor laws, anti-trust laws and consumer protection laws. One way or another the market and the economy will find balance. Either step in and regulate it yourself, or you'll need to intervene with a $700 billion bailout, or even worse staffing bread and soup lines during a recession.

You say it's the democrats that created programs so people could get houses they couldn't afford. Who pushed for that legislation- ahh yes- wealthy executives of big financial corporations- they knew it meant more business and more money for them. The problem wasn't in the law, it was in how the mortgage industry works- a complete lack of regulation and everyone is paid on commission- in other words greed runs wild. It wasn't the democrats who said, go ahead and approve loans with no income verification, or without detailed credit checks, or faulty appraisals. These are products of free market greed and deregulation that are allowed to exist in the system created by the wealthy executives- who only want to get wealthier.

Trickle down economics don't work- it's just an excuse to give the wealthiest people more money. Trickle up economics does work. Corporate profits increased after the economic stimulus we got earlier. It isn't ideology that dictates what leaders should do when it comes to the economy- it's the situation. Right now the government needs to try to stimulate the economy and calm the economic storm. When this crisis abates the situation will dictate something else.

linda from South Dakota   October 13th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

now this is what a president should do ,, work for the people,, listen,, walk with them,,,, talk with them, not run and hide like mccain has done,, obama has always listened and worked with people,, and people are becomin mich aware of how mccain is messin up,,, and runnin and hiding along with palin who lies with him,,, mccain just brainwashes people withhis plans that he mostly steals from obama,,,, my vote still goes for OBAMA?BIDEN.08 and beyond

David   October 13th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I never thought that I would live to see the day when Americians would vote for a man whose middle name is HUSSEIN. Where have we gone?

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Cody from Texas,
the numbers do add up. There is something you're missing. check your work and do the math problem again. Or are you one of those paid bloggers for McCain? Here's an idea, go to Barracks website…he is all of the fine details laid out there.

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA
TURN TEXAS BLUE (is that even possible?!?)

THAT ONE '08

j. williams   October 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Bill Ayers–community organizer in Cleveland….Barry Obama-community organizer in Chicago…God forgive the dumbocrats….

Vic   October 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Early voting is the way to go.

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08

David   October 13th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Sounds like a good plan to me. The tax credit for businesses hiring people makes much more sense than a tax "rebate" to people who have little choice but to spend it on foreign-made goods. Rebates benefit China more than they do us; while hiring U.S. workers benefits us many times over.

Does Obama Palin Comparison?   October 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Democrats can only hope that economic despare and suffering continues through the election….While everyone else can look to a brighter day today, with John McCain :)

Cody From Texas   October 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I don't understand how this is going to create jobs? Why would a company struggling to survive under Obama's tax burden hire more people that they won't be able to pay for a $3,000 tax credit? Unless you’re paying them less than $3,000 a year, how is that a benefit? Here's a crazy idea, just cut their taxes from the get go; why the tax, then tax credit game? Also, allowing people to pull money from their retirement will take more money away from the stock market, which is what you're trying to help… Letting irresponsible people who made bad decisions about their houses not suffer any consequences is a great idea too. Why even attempt to live within your means if there are no consequences, mansions for everyone! Really looking forward to four more years of faulty logic to make ignorant voters feel warm and fuzzy!

georgia for Obama   October 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

We can work with Obama to move ourselves & our great country forward ! Yes We Can !!!!

Does Obama Palin Comparison?   October 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Today was a turning point!!! Dow is up over 900 points, and the rest of the world has taken steps to relieve the economy…McCain will rise in the polls by week end!!!

California Gold   October 13th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Obama has it right. That's a government of the people, by the people and for the people. I don't see those households taking the money while running off to relax at a posh resort because of the rotten economy like AIG.

Armando   October 13th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Where do we get the 60 billion to pay for this?

MartinP   October 13th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

ScottL:

No one wants your money, you ninny. And in any case, you don't make more than $250,000 a year, so you needn't agonize over it.

Does Obama Palin Comparison?   October 13th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Day late, and dollar short?

Mark, B'ham., Al.   October 13th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

The democrats were working on jobs since Bill Clinton where he created 20 million service jobs (McDonalds) and lost 250,000 manufacturing jobs. Barack is going to have a hard time creating more McDonalds and the telemarketer jobs since the telmarketer jobs were shipped over to India!

Biff   October 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Jeff,

please relate to me how voter registration affects polls BEFORE the election?

also… please tell me how one can commit voter fraud BEFORE voting?

THE ACORN 'THING' IS A BOGUS CLAIM. TRUMPED UP AND PUSHED BY FOX… The reason the attorneys were illegally fired, is because they were told to investigate and prosecute ACORN… AND THEY FOUND NOTHING. THAT is why Alberto Gonzales fired them.

now… you got this bogus claim trumped up because the republiCONs are gonna get their clocks cleaned after 8 years of incompetence in the whitehouse, and a republican congress 6 of those 8 years.

NJ   October 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I'm with you Scott. I don't want to pay for all the lazy freeloaders, who work the system and stay home collecting their freebies. Forget about Illegals, they don't even pay taxes.

Divide and Conquer from within the Socialist motto!!!!!!

OHIO FOR OBAMA   October 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

GO OBAMA GO.

Mark, B'ham., Al.   October 13th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Barack, I see your buds in the House are leaving out the republicans again on the stimulus package, I hope it goes down in smoke like the first bail out bill. We do not need to add more to the deficit. Tell your House leadership that they need to work on something like this as bipartisan not a democrat increased deficit bill. More spend and tax democrats. Also make sure that Americans are working the infrastructure not spanish speaking obviously non Americans working on the projects. When I drive by road work the only Americans I see and hear are sitting on the heavy equipment.

milo   October 13th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

This guy is looking more presidential than Bush ever did, and we're still three weeks before the election.

Can't he just get in the driver's seat NOW?

come on   October 13th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I love how is tells these people what they want to hear… do the math, if everyone started pulling out of their 401K with no penalty, that wouls make the stock market / economy situation even worse. My goodness folks, just because it is what you want to hear doesn't make it right.

It is like raising children:

Like Obama, you can tell them yes and everything they want to hear. You will end up with a terrible adult due to being raised with no limits and no structure. The country will be fat and happy at first, after a few years it will all catch up to us.

McCain treats us like adults, tells us how it is. I would rather swallow that hard pill of truth than have things change greatly once Obama is elected and he can't do 90% of what he promised.

Ask IL how they like the tax breaks they never saw that Obama promised when running for senate.

Oregon calling   October 13th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Dear White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1:
Thank you for asking people to read my earlier post in the Biden ticker. I just need to make one correction, I am also a White woman of 43 for Obama from Day 1 :-) Not all people that were enlisted "years ago" are men but I am glad to have served my country in a time of peace. Thank you again!
C~

Obama laid out a solid proposal today Kudos!!!!

Obama / Biden 08

Hillary you are wonderful!!!! JOBS baby JOBS!!!!! :-)

Laura   October 13th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I'm from OHIO & I'm voting for OBAMA! My mom, my son, my sister, friends & Other family members are voting for Obama.. So don't blame everyone from OHIO if (hate to say it) Mccain is our next President.
Also none of the above voted for Bush either. I agree that SOME Ohio voters need to wake up & see what's at stake if Mccain & his gang get the vote! Don't blame All of us!

Obama / Biden '08 all the way Baby!

Scott L   October 13th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Good luck with your socialistic reform Barack!

"My attitude is that if the economy's good for folks from the bottom up, it's gonna be good for everybody … I think when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody." - Barack Obama

No WAY I am spreading my wealth around to anyone else except my children. No one else deserves the things I have worked so hard for. Especially freeloaders, illegal immigrants and those that do nothing all day.

Andy - Atlanta, GA   October 13th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

CNN, why aren't the Electoral Map & the Election Tracker Map in sync? They don't even show the same tossup states.

Anonymous   October 13th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Some of you folks need to get a grip. The headline could say that Obama kicks cats for fun and most of you would blog on and on about how he is the best cat kicker ever and he looks so Presidential doing it. Then say Take that Mc(fill in the stupid remark) you can't kick a cat nearly like Obama can. He is imperfect you know???

VLY   October 13th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Is the fact check about Obama right? It says that the bill would allow unions to form without a secret ballot but not that it would take away secret ballots from other votes that are done within the union. Is this taking away the "right" to a secret ballot as John McCain says, or just making it easier to form unions like Barack Obama says?

Please Clarify.

conny   October 13th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Now that's the problem "jOHN MCCAIN SAID", searching for ghosts

BOOOOOOOOOOOO Happy Halloween

Dem in Red State   October 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Greg in Mpls Thanks for reminding Rob that we have had enough of the repugs!

Penny   October 13th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Well now obama has put a plan together and I like it, what an idea to let people take out of their 401k plan this year without penalty. This is a person who really cares about his fellow americans.

Laura, Boston   October 13th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

So what did Obama say he would do. Allowing people to take from their 401(k) and IRA isn't the greatest idea I've ever heard.

Your article said that most of what Obama proposed Congress already has the authority to do so the more important question Senator is why don't you encourage Reid and Pelosi to do whatever it is you are proposing instead of just talking about it.

McCain had the RMD idea which is a good idea since it affects seniors who cannot afford to lose money after saving for a lifetime and to be taxed on that very money. That makes sense to me!

McCain also plans on laying out his economic package tomorrow. We will then be able to judge who has the better package. I just don't think the IRA idea was enough. Not everyone has IRA or 401(k) savings.

Serge the Dem   October 13th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

As much as it gladdens me to hear Obama is ahead in the polls, please remember… the president is not elected by the popular vote, but instead by an ELECTORAL COLLEGE. This practice should be abolished, as it could easily undermine the will of the people.

jeff   October 13th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Obama is ahead in the polls because of all the voter fraud the ACORN organization is going!! At least McCain hasn't stooped that low!

Accountant Guy   October 13th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I like many, would like to know why CNN is not reporting more on Palin being found guilty of abusing her power!!

Obama/Biden '08

jrzshor   October 13th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

as a rich guy according to obama (and one who struggles to pay the mortgage, the kids tuition, gas for the 2 suv's and the hawaiian vacation) I do not like to think that people who could never have bought a house years ago because they had no incomes can now cry a little and keep their houses. And with my to be increased federal, state, local taxes, property tax increases, the local "fees" going higher, along with stagnate salary, who will help me?

Accountant Guy   October 13th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Awesome job President Obama. Once again you prove why you deserve to be our Presdient!!

Obama/Biden '08

tulsa   October 13th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Nobama,
YES IT"S GREAT news….

And why did it happen?

Because economic leaders from all over the world got together and are moving in unison. Buying into banks and injecting money into the system.

EXACTLY what OBAMA wanted to do! and what the Republican party has been against for decades.

Wise up. Vote Obama 08

Jerry, Illinois`   October 13th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

John McCain is looking more like Hugh Hefner every day
except without the bathrobe. Likes the young ladies standing
around him.

Obama Supporter   October 13th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Notice how McCain NEVER comes up with a plan first…

MD, TX   October 13th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Dear Greg in mpls.

I think you're right. An Obama administration will have a solid democratic majority in both the House and Senate. This is why the country is going to go through 8+ years of quasi-depression as Obama, Pelosi and Reid systematically distroy the economy without any real opposition.

Andy - Atlanta, GA   October 13th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

While the McCain campaign plots & schemes the next attack, this is what the Obama camp has been upto! Formulating a rescue plan for the average Joe.

Simply amazing, the contrast between these two campaigns. I'm certain the country will unite, & prosper under President Barack Obama!

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   October 13th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

"John McCain’s campaign told reporters on a Monday afternoon conference call that Obama’s plan would have little impact" — yet another example of mccain's POOR judgment in hiring his staff!!

"adding that the Republican nominee would be unveiling economic proposals of his own on Tuesday."—aka, AFTER WE REWRITE OBAMA'S PLAN AND CLAIM IT AS OUR OWN!!!!

obama's plan is the ANTI-republican way—it will work, it will help us regular americans, it will start us back on track for being the strong, respected country we ONCE were (7 1/2 years ago)… it's VERY non-republican, exactly what we NEED!!!!

JuTon   October 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Rick from CT, I know you as well as others may disagree about the 401K and IRA additions but desperate times call for desperate measures. People are really struggling in this economy and in many cases we have to worry about today in order to see tomorrow…401K and IRA's are a great way to save and if I had to save for a tough time then I think now is definitely a tough time for many. I think Obamas plans are very solid and can help save many people bankruptcy, foreclosures and to get out of debt to save more money from their paychecks.

Obama/Biden 2008 & 2012

Obama Supporter   October 13th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

This man is SMART! He knows what he's doing and what's best for us. I wish people could see that and look PAST his race. GEEZ.

DebM, Allentown, PA   October 13th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Rob Kole…want to bet? Besides, remember who Obama's running mate is? The highly-respected Joe Biden. Obama picked him to solidify his ticket. He addresses any possible shortcomings in experience or tenure that Obama might have.

And pray tell, remind me why McCain picked Palin? Because she has foreign policy experience? Because she's a pathological liar? Or because he thinks we're all stupid enough to take any woman instead of Hillary, or because he think enough men are stupid enough to vote for her because she's reasonably attractive?

tulsa   October 13th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Rob Kole,
Senator Obama will be able to do it because the congress won't have the same mix as it does now.
We're looking at a complete, filibuster proof Demcratic majority with this election.
That, "my friend" is how.

Upenn Student   October 13th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

These new ideas polices sound promising! Now if we can only get CNN to stop Harping on the so called BRADLEY effect, Maybe we will hear something of relevance like what economists have to say about Obama's plan. PLEASE CNN report the news DONT "create" it!

Dallas TX - Latinos   October 13th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

We salute you, PRESIDENT OBAMA

Latinos for Obama !

mc indy   October 13th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

just make sure everyone gets out the vote,,,thats whats going to win this election for Obama/Biden..its battleground states and the people in those states who support the one true obvious choice,,,,Obama/Biden…

independent in Texas   October 13th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Go Hillary…thanks Rachel !!! Its JOBS baby, JOBS !!!!
White people power for Obama Biden…straight democratic ticket…
D.Bradshaw
Texas turning BLUE

Enough   October 13th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

And what has MCCain offered since this financial crisis??? Erratic behavior, uncertainty, and indecisiveness. In short…lots of BULL!
I am tired of MCCain and his circus act taking folks for granted. There is just a tiny amount of folks among your followers who fell of the turnip truck.

Enough   October 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

A what has MCCain offered since this financila crisis??? Erratic behavior, uncertainty, and indecisiveness. In short…lots of BULL!
I am tired of MCCain and his circus act taking folks for granted. There is just a tiny amount of folks among your followers who fell of the turnip truck.

Jimi NY   October 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

AMERICA . . .

We only have one more chance . . .

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

THE LOGICAL CHOICE . . . THE ONLY CHOICE!!!!!!!

Eric Cooper, GA   October 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

@ Rob Kole, allow me to school YOU on a few things since you obviously think you know more than Senator Obama (the Columbia and Harvard Grad).

You see, the Democrats already have a working majority in Congress, and based on the way things are trending right now, they may have an opportunity to achieve a 60-seat plateau for a filibuster-proof majority. In order words, if "that one" wants it, and it's good for America, so shall it be.

Obama/Biden '08

S. Boatman   October 13th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Keep Up The Good Work Obama! You Have Mccain Right Where You Want Him! Dont Let Up! I Will Support You With My Vote!

Jude NorCal   October 13th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I am one of the "older white" americans who has already cast her vote for Barack. Please continue speaking about our economy, but please also include how it has been raped by 8 years of Bush/McCain. Oh, and Sarah….. mush your way back to the frozen tundra.

Hannah Stevens   October 13th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I have voted and sent my ballot in today. I am looking forward to our new President Barrack Hussein Obama taking oath of office on January 20th. He will make a great president and lead our country out of this mess that the republicans have gotten us into.

tulsa   October 13th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Rick CT,

You just don't get it. You can't cherry pick parts on a sentence and make sense of it.

What the plan calls for is if you need to take money from your 401K to bail yourself out, then for the next couple of years, while we come out of the recession, you can, without penalty. You can already take YOUR OWN MONEY out, but you have to PAY THE GOVERNMENT A PANALTY.

If you think THAT's a good idea, then you really ARE a dope.

Obama seems like Bush   October 13th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

what an article ??

So, Mr Obama, what do ya say now ?

Writer listed only 20 issues/points you agree with Bush.

I am sure, there will be more :)-

rachel   October 13th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Haha cool Hillary today stated its jobs baby jobs in comparison to drill baby drill.

J.O.B.S.   October 13th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

That's what will get America back on it's feet…………Obama knows these are tough times for millions of people and talking about what to do is smart………VERY SMART. Let's face it If you don't have a JOB it is hopeless…………….bill collectors will be knocking on your door.

Vote smart America…………In November I'll be voting for "THAT ONE"

Greg in Mpls   October 13th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

To Rob Kole:

The Congress may look a lot different come Jan. 09 as Dems are showing they could pick up a decent number of seats. Maybe not veto proof, but I'll be they increase their majority status.

So it's a decent bet that if they don't do anything about this now, a President Obama would have a much more friendly House and Senate to work with.

But thanks for the civics lesson.

Vets Daughter   October 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

JOBS BABY JOBS!

Ron   October 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Obama has a sensible workable intelligent plan for our ailing economy. McCain has Gimmicks ike putting a fat ignorant woman in the crowd and having her say that Obama is an Arab. Then McCain gets to put on a show and pretend to defend Obama. This is what really happened and our gullible media fell for it. I know you find it hard to believe but you have to understand stand these Rovian Political Tactics. To the Republicans this is about Power and Huge Money. They will do and are doing anything they can to steal this vote.

Nobama   October 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

The Dow soared over 900 points today, bad news for Obama's campaign. Maybe it's not all doom & gloom.

White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.   October 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

To Rob Kole,

No, your wrong. He's has friends. Yes siree! My friends, Obama
has "friends" in Washington and he is about to enter into a
roomful of a whole
bunch of new friends! You are wrong on that one, Rob.

Obama is my "friend", and McCain and Palin are NOT!

tulsa   October 13th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Obama walking door to door strikes me as one of the most savy political moves ever.
It also shows me that this guy is for real.

Apart from that, the fact that he has a PLAN, On paper, With realistic goals and innovative ideas, well, that sure does put daylight between him and McCain.

Good on you Senator Obama. You have my vote.

That One 08

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   October 13th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

rob kole, you arent paying attention—obama is liked and respected by all memebers of congress (except for one angry, jealous old man). he is KNOWN for being a senator that works across partry lines regularly, not just for show (like our horrible Gordon SMith).

with a democratic congress and as our democratic president, obama will do very well getting his plans implemented and starting the process of repairing the damage of 8 years of bush and 1o years of disastrous republican dominance in congress!

Shay   October 13th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Obama proposal plan had me speechless.

————————————————————

I often wonder what would happen with the $5,000.00 in McCain healthcare plan if you owe taxes. Like if you had to withdraw on 401k plan early and where penalize but could not get a loan to pay it off but did make arrangements with the IRS.. Would these people see a check?

Then another thought came to mind. I know there are some men and women who owe quite a bit on child support. Would they get a check? Are let's just say who would get the check McCain promise in this type of ordeal?

AZ Senior   October 13th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Wonderful! "That one" has a real plan. Glad I voted for him (early ballot)

Rocky Ledges/Pittsburgh   October 13th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

McKain personifies bad judgement:

90%+backing worst president in 1,000 years!
Worst VP pick in 2,000 years!!

Nuff said - Can you say "President O'bama"?

Brian   October 13th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

If Obama does not win the Presidency in the USA, do you think he would come up north to be Prime Minister of Canada?

Republican Voting OBAMA   October 13th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

We are trying to do what we have with some sense of what is going on with Mainstreet and not Wallstreet and our freinds in Washington.

Obama/Biden 2008/2012

Johnny   October 13th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

at least he has offered a plan to solve our problems. Grandpa and the nurse are stuck in the 1960s talking about Ayers.

UCLAdy04   October 13th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Great ideas from the Obama campaign! I would say the McCain campaign will try and steal many of these ideas…but they are too busy out there trying to make this a personality contest.

Just one question…after a week of the media obsessing about a totally harmless and practically nonexistent connection between Obama and Ayers…where is the reporting on Palin's abuse of power charges? Why is it that lies are being reported on more than findings from a legislative inquiry into Palin's actions? She is running as a reformer and to end the absuive powers in DC…shouldn't her credibility in that matter be scrutinized and challenged given the report findings?

NANCY, MONTANA   October 13th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Obama marches forward demonstrating LEADERSHIP- he is on top due to highly ethical behavior, calmness in crisis, America and the world at large need this new leadership style and content.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

MONTANAN FOR OBAMA *

Interesting   October 13th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

So now he thinks what Clinton stated in the primary will actually work?

What a change. Forget flip flop, just flat out LIE.

Change = Lil' White Lie

You can't say black lie b/c black folks like Lewis will say you are Racist as well as Ted koppell.

White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.   October 13th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Alaska, you may like, or even love Sarah Palin, but I don't.
America needs honesty and, my friends, she is not it!!!!!!

Obama Biden 2008

ines   October 13th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

This man is amazing. After 8 years of Bush in the white house, it will be great to finally have someone that is competent there - just when we need him.

Carol   October 13th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

He does just that - TALK TALK TALK Is this what we need? I don't think so. I for one want our next president ( John McCain ) to address the economy and National Security. These are the most serious issues we face. John was RIGHT when he said that the economy was fundamentally OK.. We American workers are the BEST, the BRIGHTEST, and the hardest workers in the world. We have proved this by the shear power of how great our economy became. We can and WILL do it again. It's not John's fault that the Wall Street mess was caused by the GREEDY CEO's. What CEO is worth millions? NONE. There is something basically WRONG when we the tax paying Voters let this kind of GREED happen. We should be revolting against the products that the companies these CEO harbor. It's UN-AMERICAN. We need a STRONG EXPERIENCED, PATRIATIC PROUD AMERICAN as our next President. Voting for talking change will be a BIG mistake !

Jim D   October 13th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

McCain will reveal his plan two weeks ago. Then at the debate he throws out a half-baked, illegal idea about the government buying mortgages at face value (hello Socialism), then he was going to give us a plan over last weekend. Now it's Tuesday.

Incompetent old man.

That one is Karl Marxs friend too   October 13th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

OK.. Just tell me how this package stimulates JOBS??? Not one of the points will stimulate jobs. He proposes a $3000 Tax Credit to businesses that he will then tax much higher than the year before? How does this stimulate jobs??? When will you people ever get it?

He does not walk the walk. Never before has he been anything but left on his views? His voting record although slim experience it will be? Tax and spend. What is wrong with you people? Sheep.. Drink the Koolaid..

George James   October 13th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Goodluck Obama!I am afraid of the stupid policies of McCaine.Adding insult to injury, there is Sarah Palin!!!

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 13th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

It's amazing. I see article after article month after month for the past two years. Every where he goes, he talks about his plan or he's outlinging specific details. He's telling people what he's going to do when he gets in office AND STILL the best and most common response by these paid bloggers and other detractors of Obama is "he gives a great speech but he has no plan" they always say this. Great speech no substance…the people who are voting against Obama don't listen to him.
They don't want to know his plan.
They don't want to listen.

I try to keep an opened mind and at least I give the opposition a chance to change my mind. I give them the chance to persuade me.
Why won't you?
Visit Obama's website. I visited McCain's website. First thing I saw was Palin (weird) Read about his plan and what he wants to do. Educate yourself on your opponent. Make an educated choice. The information is out there just take the time and go through what interests you. You might find that Obama is the better choice. You might stop hate-ing….(I got Hope) But please don't ignore the facts. please stop being ignorant.

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA
THAT ONE '08

Kenneth   October 13th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Obama's doing exactly what he did to Hillary the last leg of the primary. He started moving towards the next step, making his opponent more insignificant and leaving them in the dust. He is already making presidential decisions and leaving McCain behind. That's the way to finish them off! Go Obama!

Latina for Obama (nj)   October 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Very Presidential!

SO NOW, MCKEATING5 WANT TO PUT HIS “CARDS ON THE TABLE”? THAT WOULD BE BELIEVABLE IF HE HAD NOT BEEN GOT DEALING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DECK WHEN HE TOOK $112,000 FROM KEATING AS A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION!   October 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Since the moronic ditto heads were blaming Obama for the market declines last week, I will have to point out that the Dow rose over 900 points when Obama released his :Economic Rescue Plan"!

Maggie from Virginia   October 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

The McCain camp is so funny. If it wasn't for the free comedy they provide daily, they wouldn't be of any use at all. Could they at least elaborate on why they think Obama's plan would have little impact?

David in Illinois   October 13th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

CNN: Why have you been running the same old story about the "Bradley effect" for months now? We get it! Some white people won't vote for black people.
Why in the world won't you report on newest research showing the "reverse Bradley effect," meaning there are many people out there who say they won't vote for Obama but really have plans to do so???
Now that's a NEWS story. What's CNN's agenda on the constant reporting of the same exact question????

Republican Voting OBAMA   October 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

This is what a president should be doing, laying out the direction that the country needs to be going. Not 4 more years of Bush/McCain

Obama/Biden 08/12

Farrell, Houston, Tx   October 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I want to see the hard working honest people of my birth place of Ohio boom again. We were the home of National Cash Register company, Frigerdare, tire companies, steel and many other major industries and now they are gone. I go home to visit and I don't like it when I see people out of work and in some cases without hope and they like many Americans don't deserve what has happened to them. Enough is enough.

matt in pittsburgh   October 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

someone please tell me how obama is going to pay for all of these election bribes without raising everyone's taxes? unless of course this is all just electioneering with no intent to keep any of these promises.

N.S of Huntsville, Al   October 13th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

John McCain’s campaign told reporters on a Monday afternoon conference call that Obama’s plan would have little impact — adding that the Republican nominee would be unveiling economic proposals of his own on Tuesday.

LET ME BRAKE THIS STATEMENT DOWN; "OBAMA HAS AN EXCELLENT PLAN" AND MCCAIN IS A HATER!

THAT'S WHY NOW HE WILL MUMBLE HIS ROVE PLAN OUT TOMORROW. JOHNS NOT A MAVERICK HE IS A COPY CAT

TO LATE TO LATE MCCAIN, OBAMA ALREADY HAS A BRILLIANT PLAN

ANGIE   October 13th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Now thats a President! Talking about US, US people now while Obama is laying out a plan lets watch Mccain try to clean up his campaign dig himself out of the hole and pretty much sink futher and futher away from the white house Good Job Barack keep it up!!!

Rob Kole   October 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Note to Senator Obama,

If the senate won't do it you as President can not do it either. Anything you request must go through the House and Senate. In addition if you veto a bill they house and Senate can overide it. That is how it works and you have not been a US senator long enought to get the contacts you need to get things done in the Senate.

Rick CT   October 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Allowing people to raid their own retirement accounts is a dumb idea. At least Obama will be long gone by the time the government has to make up the difference when they don't have enough to retire on.

Praying to God for an Obama Victory   October 13th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I saw Barack Obama speak this weekend in Philadelphia. After the speech, he worked the crowd for a while and then went into a diner. The crowd waited for him to emerge from the diner, but he left through the back parking lot.

What he then did was amazing: instead of driving out with his motorcade, he actually walked down the street (which was blocked off) and met with all the residents in the neighborhood. He came to them. He WALKED down the street and the motorcade followed him.

America.

Spencer/Commonwealth of Virginia   October 13th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

President elect Obama giving the American people a solution and looking very presidential. While McCain is trying to do damage control and not addressing any issues. That's not leadership. War hero, yes, leader you are not!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Change I Can Believe In

No McCain   October 13th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Right onnnnnnnnnnn…

OBAMA for President….

Baze   October 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

The organization on this ticket is so strong.

ONE NATION

Independent voter   October 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Keep talking positive Senator. Talk about important issues that affects our daily living.

Bill   October 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Gee, Obama ahead in FL, MI, and WV.

I thought the Hillary supporters said he could never win those states.

Mel B.   October 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

This coming from a bi-racial women in SC. We are the worst in the country on education and health care. I know both parties were campaigning heavily in NC but what about SC. Are Obama and McCain not campaigning here because this state has been presumably been won by McCain already so that there is no need? Though the voter's registration deadline has come and gone did either one of them realize how many unregistered voters we have in this state or do we matter?

As of now my vote goes to Obama. I have not heard one thing from the McCain-Palin campaign that benefits the other half of my culture what I have heard with the racial innuendos I am very ashamed of them. This is 2008 granted there is still racism in America and I believe sadly there always will be, but in a presidential campaign there is no room for that. It is sad to know that people will not vote for a good man just because of the color of his skin. Jesse Jackson is a black man and Bill Clinton won the black vote hands down, so in my book African Americans are not voting for him just because he is black.

ohio   October 13th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

good i love this guy

White woman of 63 for Obama from Day 1.   October 13th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

THE ADVANTAGE!!! Obama? Oh, good! Americans are listening to
the issues!!!!!! Most important vote of our lifetime!!!1

Obama Biden 2008 or we sink!!!

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