Obama's plan to temporarily take away the penalty on 401K for hardship withdrawls is a great idea. If people are going to start losing their jobs due to this economy, most people only have that 401K money as an instant source of cash to bridge the gap. Hey, I know I would need to dip in there if I absolutely had to. Nobody wants to have to dip into their retirement savings, but if it can help solve short term problems, like making mortgage payments while you look for a new job, then that can help a lot of people.

And that is why Obama is the clear choice. Day after day, he is out there talking about the problems average Americans face and coming up with ideas on how to solve them. That's what Americans want to hear. They don't want to hear petty attacks that have no bearing on their bank accounts. They don't want a VP candidate who continues to lie about abusing power even though a bi-partisan report said she did.

I believe that at the end of the day, families who are struggling to pay bills and put food on the table will look at these 2 candidates and see that Obama has been a steady voice all along. He has been consistent in the direction and focus of his campaign, while McCain keeps trying to fling anything out there hoping something will stick no matter how sinister it may be.

OBAMA/BIDEN RIGHT NOW!

I think allowing people to dip into their 401k's without a penalty is a bad idea. A 401k is not a savings account. It should be used strictly for retirement. I understand people need money but think how long it will take to put that money back. In the long run there will be a lot of people with a lot less money to retire with. I also think removing the penalty might encourage some people to dip into their funds who normally wouldn't do so.

Sorry to say, I am not thrilled by the idea of eliminating penalties for withdrawals from retirement funds. Those funds can never be replaced once they are taken out. Most American's future retirement already looks bleak. I could see taking the funds out for emergency health care expenses or loss of job but just look at all the idiots who used their homes as a cash machine for toys? If not done properly it could turn into the same sort of situation. Also, couldn't this make the stock market worse at this time?

What we needed to do was spend those 2 rounds of "stimulus check" funds on investing in long-neglected infrastructure, education needs, and research and development to create real jobs and long-term economic viability. I weep for those lost opportunities.

More Obama BS and people are too ignorant to realize one important factor "WHERE IS ALL THIS MONEY FOR ALL HIS PROGRAMS COMING FROM".
Thanks, but No Thanks Obama we don't need to be another trillion more in the hole.

smart guy only talks about country problems not mccain problems……. mccain stop your lies and attacks. today mccain said again tha obama will raise taxes on small business but on the second debated Obama corrected him and mccain didnt say anything now he lieas again go home dude you forgot what you were saying in your last debate

Brilliant plans.

At least I'm not tired of typing even thuogh unposted.Always a Brides Maid,never a Bride.Thats okay Cnn.I still believe in your first ammenment rights even though you deny me mine.however,once again I ask that you post SOMETHING,ANYTHING that is moderate.We do still exist.

I agree with Nightingale. MANY Americans don't pay taxes or pay very little. Now, Obama is proposing penalty-free withdrawals from IRAs and 401(k) accounts. Great! Let people raid their retirement accounts so they will need even more help in retirement. That help will no doubt come from fellow Americans. Keep those great ideas flowing Barack. We will all be in the poorhouse by the time you implement all the government giveaways you are proposing!

I agree with one of the comments concerning the idea that most of the commentators probably do not even no or understand the meaning of socialism which is an ideology that in practice does not and will never work it is not a form of government or an economic policy. People really need to take more time to learn than just spewing the rhetoric they hear. I get so irritated with level of basic ignorance about our own history and government in this nation. Every time I hear someone talk about our Democracy is just kills me. This nation is not a Democracy, read the Federalist Papers and the Constitution, this nation is a Republic meant to prevent the dangerous trappings that come along with pure Democratic governments. The dangers of pure democratic governments is that they fall to socialist and communist tendencies. This is a Republic and noone wants to destroy free capitalism they just want oversight. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

Wow!!!!!

Didn't McLame attack Barack on waiting for a recommendation just a couple of weeks ago? Now he is on the sideline….. What a hypocrite this old fossil is. Take the fake back to Alaska you liars and you Palin are truly a disgrace to all that call themselves Evangelicals and follow your blatant disrespect for the American public. You are still guilty of abuse of power and we knew it would be true. You are a redneck racist that only believes in your kind.

IMAGINE!!!

Companies that receive taxpayer-sponsored bailouts are not to be allowed to take actions against taxpayers on foreclosures. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! And it is a heap full of COMMON SENSE!

"acting in good faith"

Is that like sitting in church without hearing Rev. Wright for 20 years??

Notice: Most Obama supporters are young and educated.

McCain—like the elderly woman on his campaign she thinks Obama is an ARAB. Wow, that makes a big difference! I'm guessing that a lot of McCain supporters are old and uneducated. It's a shame that this people are still thinking the OLD WAY!

This guy is a joke. McCain, too. The two party systems is a scam and the sheep follow it along.

Here's John McCain's Plan

From Political:

"On Sunday, hours before attending a big strategy meeting at McCain campaign headquarters, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told Bob Schieffer on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that McCain was planning “a very comprehensive approach to jump-start the economy, by allowing capital to be formed easier in America by lowering taxes."

But when the meeting ended, so did plans for a new economy push. The campaign now says no new policy announcements are planned. Participants in the meeting refused to say what happened.

“We’re locked down,” said one official."

Pull $10,000 out during this "crisis of confidence" and be down at least $50,000 when I retire 15 yrs from now…. Yeah that sounds like a GREAT PLAN!!

Has anyone out there noticed that the debt clock has had to add new
spaces for numbers that its creator could not have possibly fathomed
at the time of its implementation.The new numbers signify the debt clock is reaching into the quadrillions.That's FIFTEEN zeros following
the first number.Anybody from either party spewing about tax-cuts is quite simply not on the level.Think about it.It's more about changing the mind-set of the American populace and how it is viewed on the global stage and after eight years of the most destructive policies of the worst President in history,I would think it is time for the Obama/Biden ticket to have that chance.

Obama wants America to take out $10,000 in hard earned retirement savings to be spent now during his term as president? Is this some kind of plan to have all Americans dependent on goverment handouts during retirment??

To America who just wrote for CNN to stop John McCain from faciliating the New World Order. I have news for you. You have not read your Bible very closely. Wars and rumors of wars are predicted from the Holy Word and they have been there for years. The OneWorld Order will come whether you want it or not. Praise God He will Rapture the church and the remaining ones will suffer the consequences. Read it for yourself in Ezeliel, Daniel Revelation. of the Holy Bible. The troubles for all who have put their faith in Jesus Christ will be over.

At my age of 58, being able to withdraw from my 401k without tax penalities to pay off debt is just what I need. Man, that would help me. First idea I heard from either candiate which actually helps ME!

This just proves Obama got what it takes. Smartness!! Does Mccain even have a plan ??? OBTW my husband is an independent who ws undicided he just decided Obama. Mccain left the staight talk bus in the primaries.
Obama Biden

If we had a flat-tax or would adopt Linder's "FairTax" plan, we wouldn't have politicians making promises to this block or that by manipulating the tax code. How do you think most of the graft in Washington came about? Lobbyist A goes to Congressman X and sees about getting a tax break for his product. In return, the congressman gets 150K in his campaign fund. A big omnibus bill comes alon and all of a sudden, maker's of wooden arrows for children's toys get a huge break because section 1.23.654.783.992.1.2(c) of the tax code was manipulated in favor of the arrow maker. Now we hear it in this post, a tax-break for businesses that do that, a tax penalty for businesses that do this. You can get up to 10K from your 401K, but no more/less. After all, the government thinks that's their money, that's why they put that limit on it. Why do we call our retirement plans 401(k)? Because a provision in the section 401, article (k) specifies that……….

Have some guts, vote non-incumbent!

scott you are ill informed if you think that it was Only freddie and fannie that cause the crisis we are in right now. It was big CEO salaries, deregulation and the Big Wigs of this country that were allowed to do whatever the wanted without any consequences. Much like the bush administration has done with all areas of our society.

And until someone with some wits about them gets into the White house we will not see an improvement of our economy or our global reputation.

Get some Sense

to: LYoung October 13th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

When he cancels tax-cut programs by George Bush, he automatically RAISES our tax.

By he, I suppose that you are speaking of Sen obama?

Let me explain to the slow people who for whatever reason do not get it:

Our taxes will not be increases unless we earn over $250,000 a year!

I am tired of hearing about the dems will raise our taxes. Since the repugs have been in charge, we pay more for food, gas, mortgage, property taxes, etc. Is that not a tax increase? Think people!

Newsflash, Nightengale! INDIANA IS GOING BLUE FOR BARACK!

OBAMA LIED ABOUT TAKING CAMPAIN CONTRIBUTIONS IN FACT HE NOT ONLY LIED (ITS IN WRITING) HE BROKE THAT PROMISE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. THATS A BIG PROMISE IN MY BOOK. OBAMA SAW HE COULD MAKE MORE MONEY WITH PRIVATE DONATIONS THAN GOV FUNDED DONATIONS, AND HE JUMPED ON IT. HES SPENDING YOUR MONEY, YOU DONATED .ON 747′S FOR HIS CAMPAIGN PLANE. GIVE ME A BREAK. HES NOT SPENDING WISELY NOW, WHAT MAKES YOU THINK HE ISNT GOING TO BREAK PROMISES OR SPEND OUR MONEY INEFFICENTLY? ITS CALLED KEEPING YOUR WORD OBAMA, AND LEADING BY EXAMPLE. SOMETHING WE INSTILL IN OUR CHILDREN EVERYDAY. WHY CANT YOU PLAY NICE TOO!!! GO GREEN OBAMA….

shame on you CNN for hot talking about the "Troopergate" story. If she abused her power in Alaska, do you think she will abuse it with the U.S.? …..Sure she will. And God forbid something to happen to McCain and have her just a heartbeat away.

"THAT ONE" for president!

McCain and Palin have 2 Parts to their campaign: 1) brag about their past achievements and 2) try to dirty Obama's character. Now there's a good campaign if I ever saw one.

Obama's plans make more sense. He's MY choice.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IS TOO LATE FOR MCCAIN AND HIS LADY, PALIN. THEY ARE SHORT OF IDEAS, ALL THEY CAN DO IS TO CONTINUE TO ATTACK AS THEY USHER IN "THE CHOESN ONE"

Simple plan from a simple man. Give more $$ promises to the American people that we will never see. Keep buying that vote.

Lyoung, please understand that when Bush proposed a $700 Billions to help the economy, he raise our taxes, the taxes of our children so please don't talk any more about Bush tax cut. If I gave you $1 take $3 from you ans $4 from your children, you cannot say that I gave you a free $1. That is the economy of Bush and the crazy economics of republicans "cut tax to the rich"

@ "THE COSMOS & MCCAIN ROCKS:

HOW MANY TIMES DO PEOPLE HAVE TO TELL YOU…….. THAT……..BARACK………..IS A……….HEBREW………NAME! LOOK IT UP IN YOUR BIBLE!

OLD TESTAMENT, BARACK MEANS: BLESSED!

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS 100% AMERICAN & 100% CHRISTIAN!

**********STOP THE LIES*******************STOP THE HATE********

***CNN PLEASE POST MY COMMENT WE HAVE TO TELL THE TRUTH**************************************************************

Don't forget that $10,000 you get to take out of your retirement account will be taken out of a bottomed out market. This is a terrible idea. Talk about throwing the kitchen sink at something. Obama has a new plan every day, most of which will cost taxpayers more money. Wake up people, your taxes will increase if he is elected.

I know my moose is cooked.

tax cuts!
tax cuts!
wooohooo!
stimulus!
stimulus!
real plans! real plans!

go barack!!!

A democrat ended the great depression, lets help another democrat into office to end this recession. Listen to his economic speech today, it's brilliant. It makes so much sense. This is much needed help from the government to grow new jobs.

When he cancels tax-cut programs by George Bush, he automatically RAISES our tax.

I'd like to see both Obama and McCain's plans layed out, side by side, for comparison. Or does McCain have a plan in writing???

Great plan as I know a lot of people are planning to tap into their 401ks and IRAs. The penalty would hurt but with this plan allowing people to take out at least 15%, that'll surely help.

Good thinking, it's well thought out.

Barack Obama offering concrete ideas and solutions and McCain offering " I'm going to get tough on him and whup him in the debate"

Wow and there is a choice in this election?!!!

Anyone who votes for McCain, please have your head examined and get an education please.

If you want to know how McCain/Palin would run our country, look who he has running his campaign. How many lobbyists were there? How many would you not want to bring home to meet your parents? If they should be able to steal THIS election as they did the last two, we might as well kiss our back sides goodbye.

McCane is accusing Obama of sitting on the sidelines phoning in his help on this economic crisis. Now McCane is going to WAIT for treasury reports before making any new suggestions. This is the same treasury that is controlling our money now.

Also if we have to depend on pena;ties as part of our budget, it sure doesn't say much positive for our faith in getting income to the budget

@ ANGIE: THANKS ANGIE FOR POINTING OUT THAT CNN HAS NOT TALKED ABOUT THE "TROOPERGATE"………

ITS INTERESTING SINCE WHEN THE "WRIGHT' VIDEO GOT OUT WE HEARD ABOUT IT 24/7.

I BETCHA CNN WONT POST MY COMMENT.

Barack Obama & Joe Biden have real plans to deal with this crisis. John McCain & Sarah Palin only have attacks and soundbites.

No wonder the American people are leaning toward Obama, and no wonder there is more positive reporting about Obama/Biden: they are the team with a positive message and REAL solutions!

To anyone who says he's encouraging people pulling money out of their retirement funds…uh…no he's not. He saying IF you feel you HAVE to then for the next 2 years you won't be hit with an "early withdrawal" penalty. In case you have not noticed…we are in trouble right now.

These are times when people may need to dip into places they normally wouldn't to make themselves a little bit (LITTLE BIT not TOTALLY) more secure in their finances. And there is no need to for them to take an extra hit like they with normal penalties.

These are short term shots in the arm so we can start to rebuild our economy. They are not meant to solve the entire problem. If we rebuild our economy, them people can start rebuilding their retirement plans.

Wake up and comprehend what you are reading! Stop and think with whatever rational part of your brain you have left instead of only the "that person isn't in the same political party as me so I must insult or put down everything they say" part for a change.

Dear josephine…..you are a shining example of where America has failed in its education department, Sarah Palin is not going to deliver a better economic plan. She is incapable of indepenant and intelligent thoughts. Shes a repug parrot you are a submoron.

ExxonMobil posted $11B in profits last QUARTER.

Are the repubs saying that was not enough money to expand and create jobs and if we just gave them another $1B in tax cuts that would make all the difference and they would start creating more jobs?

I dont get it.

this mess is the rethugs in full view of every american who cares to look. de-regulation, small government(HA HA) lazie faire capitalism(hows that working for you?) and big corporate welfare. i am so sick of these dirt bags, what did phil gramm say, "we are whiners". well just 22 more days of this old man and his crazy bimbo, thank God. yes we believe in God, sarah, just not WITCHES!! you bet ya!! GOBAMA/BIDEN 08&12 and Hillary for the supreme court!!

Well, done, Sen. Obama. We need to stimulate the economy. We need to have confidence born out of our leaders……..leading!

This morning in the NY times, there was an article by Roger Cohen, he said " I have been stricken by Palinitis: the acute fear that Sarah Palin might get into one of those 'sensitive positions'. "

Haven't we had EIGHT years of a president and vice president who have abused their power with : torture, lies and all kinds of illegal activity?

We've had enough of the Bush/Cheney/McCain lies, hate and division.

And we can ALL thank Bush/Cheney for the $10 TRILLION DOLARS IN NATIONAL DEBT: OWED TO CHINA, SAUDI ARABIA & DUBAI.

Of course, McCain does not want to talk about the economy since the economy was just fine, when his buddy Bush took office and now that Bush is leaving we are facing the worst economic crisis of our life time!

Thanks but no thanks!

It certainly sounds reasonable, and intelligent and well thought out, and aimed atthe vast majority of Americans who need the help so badly.
What do the Republicansoffer us in return ? Palin ?????
Oh, this is funny.

tst128 October 13th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Oh great, encourgage people to spend their retirement now (therefore boost the economy) and so after 4 or 8 years of his term, he'll be set living the life of an ex-president's salary and I'll still be too young to retire with no money! Good idea.
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Actually, he is not encouraging people to take the money out of their retirement. He is letting them know that IF they NEED to take their money out, to pay bills and the like, they would not be hit with the 10% penalty that people normally have to pay if they take their funds out before they hit 59 1/2.

You should have read the article before posting.

So how much is this gonna cost me?

Senator Obama needs to limit the penalty free withdrawl of IRAs and 401k to those people who are in dire shape. Although he does place a limit on how much could be withdrawn, it should not be an across the board allowance, or else some people will take advantage of it to buy a TV or something. Its an interesting idea, but if not limited to those who need it now, it could create potential problems with people's retirement in the future.

I think his other proposal of tax credits to companies creating jobs in the US is spot on. Targeted tax credits/breaks makes more sense for job creation than across the board cuts. There is no evidence, as proven by Bush's last two tax cuts, that giving across the board tax cuts creates any more jobs than targeted tax cuts.

No drama, Obama.

Excellent, presidential, inclusive. These are ideas that everyday, average American people can get behind.

I am thrilled to see that even red, red GA is moving toward blue.

President Obama and V.P.Biden, the country and the world are awaiting the victory of positive change. We know it's going to take some time to fix the major problems that all of the republicans have messed up. Take your time and don't worry about the lies that are being put out by the republicans. The American people are standing with you, we've got your back. We are inviting /welcoming you and your family to please come to Baton Rouge,. Louisiana

Obama for President the one for positive change 08′……………………..

You know I think one thing people are forgetting here. The people Barack wants to pay more taxes are the ultra wealthy, people like Warren Buffett who described it best … he pays less in tax than his employees do. This is about re-distributing the tax burden to make it fair. The ultra-rich make more money so therefore should pay more in taxes (which percentage wise right now they're not). That is all Barack Obama is wanting to do and I'm sorry to those of you who just don't seem to get it, but it is nothing more, nothing less.

I have never been so thrilled about american politics.
With Obama in the white house, there would be world peace and great economic rescue plans for all.
please vote for Obama/Biden,,,Change we can believe in…

McCain is old and has run out of ideas…
we need one who can give us hope not Mccain not Sarah

Barack the Vote, people!!! This man, whether his plan is 100% solid or not, at least he is OFFERING something solid and concrete, not saying "My friends, I know how to fix this, I know how and I will"…. HOW WILL YOU, SENATOR MCCAIN?? Give us SOMETHING, for crying out loud!!

President Obama, I will never have been prouder of being American as I will on November 5th, congratulations to you and I hope you make us proud for the next 4-8 years!

Obama has made alot of promises to alot of people! He talks a great talk, but this money has to come from somewhere… He is going to have to raise our taxs and cut programs. OBAMA is no Bill Clinton! I think if he is elected hes a one term president. This problem is TOO big for a ROOKIE. Dont get me wrong I am no McCain fan either. But I think this is too big a task to have an inexperienced Jr. Senator. As far as the tone of this campain.This tone started way back before we knew , Who the nominees were. So to lay a blame game on McCain is wrong. Obama was going at it with all the other candidates on the Dem side. I still beleive the Dnc made a bad choice in backing him. A serious bad choice. Thats why I have changed my statis to Independent. This government is failed, The congress and Senate both huge failures, with NO accountability. People need to vote these people out of office. Too many insiders in DC too many pockets getting lined. My problem with the American people is the just sit back and let it all happen. America its time to get tough. Start being vocal, write your congressman and Senators Email them till they are blue in the face… I for one have had enough of their B.S

What happened to the "Obama doesn't give specifics" argument? Gone like all the other BS the McCain camp has tried these last few months. And with Troopergate offering the only bi-partisan confirmed scandal of the four candidates, it looks like the best thing for McCain to do is to go out with dignity.

These are great ideas. I had to get into my 401K a few years ago and got pounded by the tax hit but I would have loved to have had this option to clean up my credit after a divorce. These are smart and quick ideas that will stop the bleeding and put cash back in the economy now!

Once again Sen. Obama has used his leadership skills and thought out a plan that will help boost the global markets. Calling on the good faith in Americans to clean up the mess that others made, in time getting the manufacturing sector going again will be huge too.

I listened to McCain this morning and I did not hear one new idea with his "turning this campaign around" address. He blamed the media, took shots at Obama and told us for the 1000th time he is a fighter. Fighter for what Sen. McCain? Your party created the mess so what are you fighting for? More of the same? Enough! We do not need another 'Vice-President' who will abuse power and keep this nation on a path to economic ruin. We need real leadership and McCain has offered us none this past year. End the smears as we need to get real answers to these problems.

I have never been so thrilled about american politics.
With Obama in the white house, there would be world peace and great economic rescue plans for all.
please vote for Obama/Biden,,,Change we can believe in…

McCain is old and has run out of ideas…
we need one who can give us hope not Mccain not Sarah

The summary sounds great. I am exctied to hear the full proposal.

Senator Obama's proposal to be able to withdraw money from our 401K's without penalty is a great idea. If I could do that I can be debt free sooner than later.

To Tainopower:

Somehow, I doubt that the fraudulent registration practices of ACORN are nearly as systematic as the prevalent use of electronic voting machines that have corrupted election results nationwide these last two elections.

Combined with the willful voter registration-limiting practices of the conservative bases of the battleground states in 2004 (Ohio and Florida, anyone?), this seems like playing shuffleboard.

Hope I didn't offend any shuffleboard players out there

Cosmos & McCain Rocks,

What do you think about the investigation on Gov. Palin? I read most of the report, and it is clear that both the Gov. and the first Dude did everything they could to get her ex-brother in law fired. When Mr. M would not comply he was let go. I don't know about you but everyone, no matter their rank on the political ladder should be held responsible for their actions. Are these really the people you want running our country? They think the laws do not apply to them.

BJ what makes you think the tax cuts that mccain sometimes metions will be any less likely than Obama's?

At least obama's tax cuts are for the people not the Oil companies and all Mccain's real friends.

The tax cuts obama is proposing make sense they help people in real trouble.

Get some sense!

To

The Cosmos & MCCAIN Rocks and No Hillary = No Obama

Do you have any new comments to make, it has been the same old stuff on Obama for more than a week now….It's getting old and it is not going to work if you think you can swing the votes to McCain/Palin.

All 50 states: BLUE FOR 2008.

How dare you, Biden, to accuse McCain and Palin of "attack, attack, attack, attack"! If McCain and Palin don't attack, then they got nothing! I mean, they have nothing to say about these so-called "pocket book issues" like the economy, jobs, healthcare, equality of pay, etc. It's ridiculous for you to expect McCain/Palin of talking about anything but guns, abortion, "terrists", Ayers, newly-adopted derequlation stance, maverick, reform stuff.

And please, Biden, leave McCain/Palin's racism, bigotry, and hate-filled rhetoric alone!!!

It is Amazing!!! Several of these same comments, word-for-word but under different names, are also on MSNBC. How do think that is? Could it be the Obamanation has people who submit the same comments in as many places as they can find?

Rush thinks Sarah is the best thing since french fries,I dont have a mind of my own,but I will believe and follow my saviors talking points.Long live Rushbo.

My friend John… I'm sure this isn't the proper place to present my message but perhaps it will post…

My Friend John….. take a lesson from history

OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE… THEY JUST FADE AWAY

Thank you for your service in war time. I also server my country and
I continue to do that…as an intelligent American Voter

Vote Obama/Biden please…. my grandkids and I beg you…

Yup its that old-retired-white guy from Ma. Former Republican

BRUCE

While McSame is trying to reinvent himself, Sen. Obama is presenting the American people with solutions to this mess we're in. I certainly like the part of eliminating the penalties for withdrawing out of your 401K, although I have a ROTH IRA and don't get penalized. This may not be the long term solution, but at least Sen. Obama is providing educated, thought out solutions. I haven't heard anything from McSame that will help people NOW! he keeps telling us he has a plan, but never presents it. Is he just gonna make it up as we go? I'll give it a few hours until the McLame camp tries to make Sen. Obama's policy theirs.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Change I Can Believe In

I make $45,000 per year, but it takes $89.00 per week to fill up my car so I can get to work. I bought my truck in cash before the republican gas hike and now I am poor and broke. Cost of living, utilities, healthcare, and food are also expensive, so I don't have anything left after my paycheck. Mccain and Palin stop talking about Ayers who has support from President Ronald Reagan and othe republicans. This stuff is getting old and when I am worried about being broke, I am not thinking about the same old Ayers issue. Mccain, you are not a leader because you cannot control your own campaign and this is not a leader. Your rallies look like HITLER'S rallies and I am ashamed of you and Palin for trying to divide our nation especially when we are at war in other countries.

REALLY bad idea to remove penalty for early withdrawal from retirement accounts, but otherwise, a really good idea.

I trust Obama to propose tax credits on those who create and keep jobs in America, and those who buy and use fuel efficient and alternative energy vehicles and products. That us true leadership that will persuade people to do the right thing instead of shipping jobs overseas and giving tax breaks to big corporations that "create jobs". They don't create jobs, they escape America to create jobs in 3rd world countries and escape paying American taxes. they are the true traitors and terrorists, and very unpatriotic.

WINNERS: OBAMA/BIDEN/CLINTON/PELOSI/REID
LOSERS: BUSH/MCCAIN/PALIN/CHENEY/ROVE/HANNITY/LIMBAUGH

Senator Obama, a future President we can be proud of who will work for us 'We, the people' to "form a more perfect union" that 'promotes the general welfare" of us all, not just the C.E.O.'s of industry and business. We can count on him who taught Constitutional Law to uphold the law of our land and NOT abuse his power OR betray the public trust.

We have to be in the home stretch, Bush is almost done and Obama is getting a lead… just got to keep believing…keep on message…and stay on course.

How do you all seriously 'think' that this plan is a good on? Taking $10,000 out of your 401K plan may pay off some bills, but the cold, hard cash has to come from somewhere. It is not just sitting in a room waiting for you to retire. With the state that the stock market is in right now, HOW IS A MULTITUDE OF PEOPLE DIPPING INTO THEIR 401K A GOOD IDEA? This is about as good an idea as handing a suicidal person a handgun…both should pretty much finish the job!!

Snap out of it, and start THINKING. Someone has seriously put something in your Kool-aid if you think Obama has the answers…ANY answers!

Had Hillary announced her candidacy in spite of Mr. Howdy Doody, I would be writing in her name. But because she is a true blue, she didn't. No Obama, No Way, No How

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Oh goodie for you…. nice to see that some of us haven't yet evolved beyond a second grade level intellect. Please do us all a favor and move someplace where you can actually impose your will on others. We really don't care what you have to say.

Obama is the right choice for President. Although, the country will not be 100% in 4 years, it will be much better then than it is now. McCain as President with Palin hanging onto his coat tails only means DISASTER for this country.

The media should be balanced , but this is not happening with Obama…

IF the media is supporting him so much now as a candidate , what will media do when he becomes the president…

SCARY….

McCain / Palin 08.

NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICS, 2008
STOCKHOLM: US economist Paul Krugman, a fierce critic of George W. Bush's handling of the global financial crisis, won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics.
Krugman has taken the Bush administration to task over the current financial meltdown, blaming its pursuit of deregulation and unencumbered fiscal policies for the financial crisis that has threatened the global economy with recession. He has come out forcefully against John McCain during the economic meltdown, saying the Republican candidate is "more frightening now than he was a few weeks ago".

I don't understand you, "no hillary = no obama". I am a Hillary Clinton supporter and I do wish she were the presidential nominee. But McCain could hardly be farther away on the issues from Clinton. Put your anger aside and think about the issues! Also, think about what the Supreme Court is going to look like – for the next 30 to 40 years! – if McCain is president!

Clinton supporter now supporting Obama/Biden '08!!

Obama's answers and solutions is give a good speech and the

the people will fall for it….WOW ! Is'nt he talking gooooood.

Thank you Barack, for showing us there's another way. I don't believe a think that comes out of McMy Friend's mouth and I will never vote for a ticket with a woman who speaks like my 10 year old.

Obama / Biden To The White House

So, if he taxes employers out of the money they would use to pay their worker's wages, what are the employers going to do? Lay-off or cut the positions they can't pay for. Democrats can never quite grasp that Robin Hood economics doesn't work. Sure, it gets more votes because you promise a larger portion of the electorate that you're going to help them, but in reality the top 5% of income earners already pays over 90% of what goes into the treasury. You can't continually bite the hand that feeds you before it starts biting back.

People kept asking for specifics and it was obvious the only candidate who would deliver on those is Obama. He has great people around him and is thoughtful. Once again he has demonstrated that country really comes first.

There is no other choice but Obama for '08 and '12

I can't wait until he comes out with the next commercial explaining this. Nice!

Sounds like a decent plan… I'm curious though, this is just another area where Obama has said he'll be cutting or reducing taxes.

How exactly is he going to pay for all of these new programs he's promised? How exactly is he going to pay for all the new improvements?

And don't tell me by pulling out of Iraq the spending there decreseas daily, and given how both Obama and Mccain are going to shift resources to Afghanistan there will be very little cost savings.

Sounds good in a speech taken by itself, looks good on paper taken by itself, but when you add all the promises up, there are lots of questions marks.

obama is already acting like an intelligent, pro-america, pro-american labor PRESIDENT!!!

"McCain aides say the Republican nominee will likely wait until Treasury issues a report or recommendations on what to do with the bailout before laying out any further plans."—–AKA, wait to hear obama's plan then steal it for his own!

REAL republicans need to vote for obama and work on their party before it is completely DESTROYED by the neocons! mccain-palin are nothing more than mouthpieces for bush/rove/cheny, et al. the REAL republican party is on life support and a mccain-palin (aka, bush/cheney/rove…) presidency will kill it off for good! these neocons are a disgrace to our country!

JDC October 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Socialists promise everything to everybody and only deliver on more Taxes!
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JDC, so you think this is a socialist idea huh? Letting people get as much as 10K of THEIR OWN MONEY, with no GOVERNMENT TAX Penalty. Socialist huh? You "My Friend" are delusional!

Obama continues to offer intelligent and workable solutions to our economic crises. McBush/PitBull offer lies and attacks and silly ideas like buying everyones house and giving 300 Billion More Dolars to the Corporate Bank Crooks.

obama is already acting like an intelligent, pro-america, pro-american labor PRESIDENT!!!

"McCain aides say the Republican nominee will likely wait until Treasury issues a report or recommendations on what to do with the bailout before laying out any further plans."—–AKA, wait to hear obama's plan then steal it for his own!

REAL republicans need to vote for obama and work on their party before it is completely DESTROYED by the neocons! mccain-palin are nothing more than mouthpieces for bush/rove/cheny, et al. the REAL republican party is on life support and a mccain-palin (aka, bush/cheney/rove…) presidency will kill it off for good! these neocons are a disgrace to our country!

Oh great, encourgage people to spend their retirement now (therefore boost the economy) and so after 4 or 8 years of his term, he'll be set living the life of an ex-president's salary and I'll still be too young to retire with no money! Good idea.

President Obama, the country and the world are awaiting the victory of positive change. We know it's going to take some time to fix the major problems that all of the republicans have messed up. Take your time and don't worry about the lies that are being put out by the republicans. The American people are standing with you, we've got your back. We are inviting /welcoming you and your family to p lease come to Baton Rouge,. Louisiana

Obama for President the one for positive change 08′………………………………………………………..

To Tainopower:
No, WHEN he wins, it will be because of people like me who sent $5-$15 a paycheck to his campaign. I will be voting for him first thing Wednesday morning when the early polls open in TN. I am a "Walmart Mom" of 2 and I am as REAL as it gets. Registered Republican voting Obama/Biden 08!!!

All Talk and no solution..Obama wants to give tax break on withdrawal

on money not there..Remember WAll Street empied our retirement

savings….America think smart and vote smart…McCain/Palin

All Talk and no solution..Obama wants to give tax break on withdrawal

on money not there..Remember WAll Street empied our retirement

savings….America think smart and vote smart…McCain/Palin

I don't understand what McCain is doing.

'The comeback begins today, I'm going to whup his you-know-what, yadda yadda…"

Don't you understand, John? No one cares about YOU! People care about what you plan to do for them. In other words… ISSUES! Obama is letting America know what he plans to do, what steps he is taking to make life better for Americans. He's not busy lurching this way and that, depending on the news of the day. And in my book, that translates into leadership.

I wonder how these tax credits will get paid for. Most likely they'll be put on our tab. Suspending early withdrawal penalties from retirement funds isn't a bad idea in theory, but wait until those same people are retiring and social security is broke.

I usually vote Democratic, but we need fiscal responsibility, which the Democrats have never shown.

I'm voting for challengers only. Congress has been horrid. Let's vote in a new crowd.

sounds like he is not measuring drapes for the WH but offering solutions. McCain you are a total phony

I know we like our hockey mum, pitbull with lipstick, maverick etc but our winner of Nobel Prize on Economics says"GOP is stupid" and McCain's economic policies are frightening. Who should we be voting for?

Yo Go Laura!!!!! You are making the right decision. We have to look past "fear of the unknown" that the McCain/Palin ticket keeps trying to push , and look at the issues.

Change we can believe in and will vote for. No more Christian extremist in the WH with the finger on the button!

So what's he going to do when people pull $10,000 from their retirement accounts at these low market prices, then down the road find themselves with far less to retire on. Oh, that will be after he leaves office. Encouraging a draw on retirement savings doesn't seem to be the best long-term solution.

McCain's plan not to force people to lock in losses is better long-term planning.

Although the market is up today, has anyone noticed that it is down about 20% since it became apparent Obama would win the election?

To all the PUMA people and the few people still saying they will vote for McSame because Hillary lost so you can vote for Hillary in '12: Even if for the sake of argument all 18 million supporters vote for McSame and Obama loses, isn't it very arrogant of you to think the 18.1 million Obama supporters will forget that you cost their candidate the election. Is it arrogant to think that Hillary will be "Entitled" to our votes in 2012? Is it arrogant to think that Hillary can win without our votes? Im not saying I would vote for Palin over Hillary just because I am mad, because I probably would never do something so stupid. But I can't speak for the other 18, 099, 999.

People the end is near but we still have to get out and vote. Voting for Obama/Biden and other Democrats is going to get our country back for the good.

Someone on another blog made a comment that the press has made Palin look bad. No, "my friend", Palin makes herself look bad. She does not need the press to make herself look like a stupid idiot. Palin wants to use her Down Syndrome son as an example of how she "chose life". Well how can she be a champion of such choice when she wants to take it away from all women? Also she is such a champion of abstinence as the way to teach birth control – how'd that work for ya, Sarah, or should I say, Gramma?

Please take Mccains name out of this article you used his name in senator obamas words please correct this cnn

All you morality based Republicans …give it up…It is over!!
Finally America can breathe without hearing about how moral and right you are all the time….the last 8 years proved that!

No Hillary = No Obama: stop opening your silly mouth!

obama is already acting like an intelligent, pro-america, pro-american labor PRESIDENT!!!

"McCain aides say the Republican nominee will likely wait until Treasury issues a report or recommendations on what to do with the bailout before laying out any further plans."—–AKA, wait to hear obama's plan then steal it for his own! the only thing more pathetic and depserate than these ludicrous republicans is their supporters!

REAL republicans need to vote for obama and work on their party before it is completely DESTROYED by the neocons! mccain-palin are nothing more than mouthpieces for bush/rove/cheny, et al. the REAL republican party is on life support and a mccain-palin (aka, bush/cheney/rove…) presidency will kill it off for good! these neocons are a disgrace to our country!

McCain has lost this election because of Palin. The thought of her near the White House or dealing with world leaders is terrifying!!!!
His motives for choosing her above better candidates were "Blind Ambition" and a need to "roll the dice".
No gamblers or ditzzy women allowed!

well, the way I see is that McCain's words are too fake, his speech doesnt come out from his heart, I can see it in his eyes. instead Obama is very naive ( inocent) not fake but weak. therefore both's suck. I rather have a honest ( OBAMA )guy that a dirty one ( McCain ).

GObama

Do the world a favor and vote Obama. We don't need another McBush term and having Potty Palin standing in reserve for an almost dead guy is NOT a good idea either.

I so sick of this conceited idiot. Please, God, please, let him NOT be our next POTUS. I fail to recognize him as such if he is nor will I ever think of that evil looking woman as First anything (cannot call her a Lady)!! Of course CNN is so in the tank for NOBAMA, if they could they could crown him!

McCain-Palin

Sarah Palin keeps asking people to ask more questions about Barack Obama. Now McCain has joined in on this refrain. But I don't get it. What more do they need to know? They keep saying he has to answer more questions about Bill Ayers, for example. But he has answered every ridiculous question on this topic a hundred times over. So, what are they really looking for?

It's not the McCain and Palin really think there is some deep and pertinent question that the media just has not gotten to yet about Obama's so-called relationship with Ayers. Otherwise, why don't they ask it themselves? Why doesn't John McCain take the next debate as an opportunity to ask Senator Obama about any profound question he has about Bill Ayers or any other disturbing connection Obama has?

The reason they don't do this is because there are no real questions there. This is a ploy to raise doubts in people's minds about Obama. They have nothing, but it's easy to say, "What else is Obama hiding?" The implication is that Barack Hussein Obama has more terrorist connections he is not telling us about. But since that is patently ridiculous and shameful, they can't say it out in the open. So, they hide behind the implications of questions like, "What else is he not telling us?"

Same ol' GOP.

No Hilary= No Obama

Go home and take a nap. Let real people do what needs to be done for this country, while you dream about all your obtuse opinionated nonsense.

ONE NATION

I am telling you I am really mad, if I hear one more racist white person my head will explode. How stupid can people be ,they would rather go down on the sinking ship than get in the life boat.This man is more presidential than anyone in this race.If everything he has come up does not work I see a man that will be open to change. I love this guy.VOTED EARLY,VOTED OBAMA/BIDEN. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Old white, poor women from Indiana ,Connie

Great plan President Obama. I feel sorry for those who are willing to vote for McCain/Palin, the two of them cannot come up with an original idea to save their lives. Anyone want to bet McCain tries to steal this idea?

Obama has not been anything but professional and has run a campaign of character and integrity. Contrast him with – - – - – - – -

McCain – a negative campaign all the way, lies beyond count, major decisions that were made like a long-shot gamble (Palin), no substance, rallies that resemble clan meetings.

I think this is a good idea. McCain is waiting until Tuesday so he can mimick Obama plan. We should get him for plagarism and Palin for ethics. That make a good partner in crime campiagn. Now CNN you don't print anything negaive about McCain/Palin but Obama now please give me a chance print this one.

Dee, what we can't afford is the 300 billon dollars in McCain's proposal which will fall on the tax payers to repay.

Tomorrow, McCain will come out with his plan that will look just like Obama's. A follower, not a leader.

Palin already fits the mold as an "in your face" liar, which makes her perfectly fit to be vice-president. Rather than listening to them twist and turn their experience to fit the audience, take the time to read their voting records….Obama may be more Bush than McCain. I'm about to join friends and family and not vote at all for the president and vice-president positions. I am thoroughly insulted by both parties that they would throw these four into the faces of America as candidates. Where are the intelligent, credible,& honest Americans who should be vying for these positions? Is this really the best we can do? Hopefully, before the next national election, the independents will really work toward presentation of a quality candidate. I'll be glad to see Bush go. He should have been impeached for what he and Cheyney did to this country; but I find it hard to believe that anything will get better with either of the present candidates at the helm.

Way to go Barack! More Plausible ideas that make sense and will help us out of this mess!

I am an independent voter who voted for Bush in 2000 and fully support Obama/Biden.

At the risk of being deemed an "elitist," I would ask whether the commenters that claim that the US will become "socialist" under Obama actually know what the term means, or what they are saying? The overall comments suggest no, and it says a lot about the state of the US educational system that – presumably – adults are so uninformed.

If these commenters really understood the concept of socialism, they might be concerned about McCain wanting the STATE to buy up all of the bad mortgages… The State owning your home? How does that reflect capitalism? Sounds a bit "socialist," no? So, for those of you so-called conservatives that claim to be worried about socialism, I'd start by cleaning up your own house. Your greatest fear should be your own candidate.

Is it me or has President Obama been saying now for about 20 months WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER AND WORK WITH OUR WORLD LEADERS? now look Globally,leaders have came together to work on the economy and the dow is going up so President Obama is right we have to come together!

I think I'm in love! Thank You God!!

I was a McCain supporter, but he can't give specifics on issues. All i hear is "My friends, I can change government spending", but never tells you how.

Going to vote for Obama. I rather have someone in office who has ideas/plans on the economy and isn't erratic. I can picture McCain running around the White House asking everyone,"What do I do now?" Don't need that.

McCain is toast. You McCain supporters might as well just stay home on election day.

I would never vote for a candidate like Obama who always has to be padded by positive spin from media conglomerates such as CNN who unfairly undermine his opponents; who cherry-pick talking Obama heads who keep blowing air into the Obama balloon and act as if they are lap dogs barking out Obama sweet nothings. We need a leader who doesn't need all this contruction work. I'm voting for McCain. Had Hillary announced her candidacy in spite of Mr. Howdy Doody, I would be writing in her name. But because she is a true blue, she didn't. No Obama, No Way, No How

Obama has ideas that make sense. McCains ideas are that of a Republican – throw the burden on the taxpayers.

The difference in the speeches today will show that McCain says he wants to fight but the voters have no idea for what!

Obama on the other hand will offer the voters a platform so they know WHAT he wants to fight for!!

I am with Obama/Biden to the very end. I am working the polls and getting the word out to vote for Obama/Biden. McCain proclaims he has Obama/Biden where he wants them or in this case where Bush wants them.

Everyone know that Bush is aiding McCain's campaign. While Bush is still in office he has the power to do whatever he pleases. Everyone must stand strong. DEM's get ready for the fight of the century because the GOP's are going to kick and scream and divide our country to do so.

Obama/Biden 08

Finally a President we can be proud of, finally change we can all embrace and feel safe and secure in, finally someone who doesn't promise one thing and then take away with behind the back actions, finally a President with integrity and something besides empty words! All I can say is it is about time, America cannot stand 4 more years of ignorance and hatred bigotry and devisive elements that only play into the hands of the lobbying groups who wish to disenfranchise the American taxpaying public. We need change, real change, not just changing the words of your stump speach change, but change that goes directly to the never heart and nevere of all the greed and corruption that the Republican controlled Congress and Administration of the past many years has allowed to breed and run rampant in Washington.

Obama Biden 08 and 2012, we need a lot of change for many years to come, and we need it in the Senate as well as the House, we need a clean sweep of every incumbent Republican currently in office, do not forget, only stupid ignorant bigoted people are still voting Republican!

To all you ACORN republican whiners:

erroneous registration doesn't equal voting fraud. If you register Mickey Mouse to vote, Mickey Mouse still has to show up to vote. Idiots.

Personal Comments: Stop whining! If McCain loses it's because he ran a pathetic campaign that drifted from one culture war issue to the next. Funny, turns out people are more concerned about having a job than what you do in the privacy of your bedroom.

This is one amazing plan. I am 26 yrs old and feel so good that this man is looking out for everyone that needs much help. I am worried about my future but I love it when a person thinks about the people who are needing right now.

Great plan, Sen. Obama! McCain has no plan and waits until he hears what either the Treasury says or, more likely at this point, what Obama says then he gloms onto whatever idea he thinks sounds good at the minute. Sen. Biden put it best this morning at his speech in NH: John McCain does not have "certain hands". I trust the future of our economy and our nation on the best men for the job!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!!

If you look at Obama's thin record you will see that he has promised Tax cuts for middle income folks before.

Did he deliver? Of course not! Obama is ALL Words!

Do you think he will go after the folks who caused us to loose our wealth?

Of course not-they are the very folks who wanted him to run for President!

If you want to know the truth behind this crisis and see your wealth grow again vote for

McCain/Palin-08

JDC October 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Socialists promise everything to everybody and only deliver on more Taxes!
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Since Unemployment Benefits, Medicare, Medicaid and SS Benefits (the part you DIDN'T pay in for) are from Socialist Programs, are you telling us that you wouldn't except them if you needed them?

Get back to me on that one, would you as I have never heard of anyone who wouldn't except these benefits, even those who don't like socialism but reep its rewards. Flip-flop.

No more McPain! It's time for change in this country… Change we can believe in!

McCain isn't waiting for the treasury, he's waiting to hear what Baracks plans are… .then he will try to claim them as his! Just like he is clinging to the "Change" message Obama has had since Day one!

Obama/Biden all the way!

I am so tired of hearing the Obama argument of "this is the result of 8 years of Bush's failed economic policies, that McCain supported". Why can't McCain just counter that and say, uh, it's not the result of Bush's failed economic policies, but rather the result of Dodd and Frank's (and Obama's) refusal to reform Fannie and Freddie, which McCain was pushing for. Period. End of story. Again, look at the records. McCain put up the red flag before this crisis started. Obama didn't put his up until it was already in full effect and too late. Read between the lines people.

Obama you have my vote. McCain, you want my vote? Then dump Palin, come up with some new ideas, and back off on all the hate rhetoric.

Done rationally and without drama! This is what a presidential candidate looks like.

Maverick and Annie Oakley can go back to the saloon for more Wild West reinactments!

Yea sure, they are all HIS ideas!! McCain is proposing a plan, so qit saying "what is he doing". You might not like it, but that is politics

stacy,

It amuses me when uninformed or ignorant people don't know what they are talking about. Actually it makes me sad.

I can't believe the media is convinced that "its all about the economy". Voters are choosing Obama for many other reasons. Compared to McCain he appears genuine, intelligent, decisive. But above all…self aware! The Republican camp can't see their faults or at least admit them…that is so dangerous! Bush's narcissism got us here in the first place. We should not blindly follow that herd!

Doesn ANYBODy know if Obama will win the elections… Hillary Clinton will be secretary of state ? thanks!

Oh Johnny Boy,the pipes,the pipes are calling,from glen to glen,and down the mountainside,the summers gone and all the roses falling,tis you,you must GO and I must bide.

So Palin has switched to talking about nothing again instead of inciting a mob. Wonder what the Palinites think about her ABUSE OF POWER. I guess that's why the McCain campaign has moved from her being a maverick. They are full of it.

So McCain is now paling around with someone that abuses her government power and lets her husband in her office to do her dirty work as well. That means McCain, that means your judgement is questioned.

A man guilty of Treason as a POW, and a lady guilty of abuse of power.
How anti-american can you get?

The GOP ticket is the most telling sign of what is wrong with america today. We have criminals and traitors actually campaigning to be in the highest office(s) of our land. It's disgusting to say the least. I can not support how unamerican, and deprived of integrity and morals the GOP party has become.

Obama/Biden '08: Because we need integrity, honesty, and moral values.

For all i care, God knows who is right for this country. I am a permanent alien and if i was to vote, i will vote for Obama/Biden ticket because they seem like the only one that can bring back the once integrity this once great country used to have. With McCain in the office, you can just know that this country will depreciate in all areas of life. Recently, alot of countries are outgaining us from Economy to Education to Foreign policy e.t.c They are going up and we are going down. BUT, the father God almighty knows who will win. We humans can just sit back and watch

B.J.

Take a bow, you are a bonafide moron.

Sarah Palin must be impeached for abuse of executive power and breaking ethical rules in "Troopergate"! Palin must be held accountable for invoking hate and falsely accusing Obama of terrorism TODAY! Where are real Americans? Patriotism is calling out people like Sarah Palin who is aspiring to USA's next VP for instigating violence against a candidate for the President of USA( not a Banana Republic)! Where is FBI? Can all these open instigation of hate and violence by a public official (Gov. + VP Candidate) really be lawful???

I agree with al, My husbands ex Boss took his tax cut bush gave him and got himself a new sports car went to a race, lost a lot of money and then came home and laid off 8 workers! so much for trickeling down !!! we can not wait for the rich to do the moral thing, Mccain is bushes Butt body! he can't be trusted and I WILL vote for Obama!!!

Now this is true leadership. I am so proud to be voting for you, Mr. Obama. I have a great deal of trust in you to lead this country into a new era. Keep up the good work.

obama needs to do more than make one of his speaches he needs to reach out to average working america and SAY ITS ALMOST OVER THESE LAST EIGHT YEARS HAVE BEEN THE WORST IN HISTORY ANT TEE US HIS PLAN TO FIX BUSHES MESS MCCAIN DONT HAVE A PLAN FOUR MORE YEARS NO WAY NO HOW

California Voter, I know one budget cut we could enact quickly that could save 10 billion a month!

We certainly need help in the State government. We are running out of Unemployment compensation at a time when we are seeing record numbers of people that are losing their jobs. Good Going Barack Obama..this is yet another example of Obama being IN TOUCH with what American families NEED.

At least he's proposing SOMETHING. What was up with that McCain speech? His whole rationale was "Trust me, I've got a plan," without giving any clue as to what that plan was.

Doesn ANYBODy know if Obama will the elections… Hillary Clinton will be secretary of state ? thanks!

"He does and says what he needs to, just to get elected."

Hey BJ, I hate to be the one to break it to you, but the all do whatever the need to do to get elected … including McCain.

Don't worry Sarah Palin and her sorry little dirty deeds will be discussed tonight on Countdown with Keith Olbermann only on MSNBC…LOL

What is the deal with this article??? The first half is all about Obama's plan, and then halfway through it quotes McCain, and talking about his plan?? Is that McCain's quote, and there's a transitional paragraph missing? Or is it really Obama's quote?

If McCain thinks that we have any respect for his opinion on the economy then he is crazier than he has been acting during the last month. We do need a President to fight for us BECAUSE of the policies that have been pushed by the Republicans since Regan. It is time for us to stand up for OURSELVES and use our vote to elect the transformative President that we need.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!

Sometimes situations fit a person like a shirt – America and the worlds needs just now, fit Obama’s ideology, disposition and temperament exactly. McCain is simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Fantastic proposals Obama. Way to go on some innovative initiatives that will allow families to take money from their 401ks to keep their homes, send their kids to college and to help our ability to pay for higher heating costs this winter. Obama is continuing to keep the economy on focus and I think we all feel we are in safer hands with Obama versus the erratic McCains. They are so power hungry and Cindy wants to win this "beauty pageant". She is so transparent it is not funny. MONEY WILL NOT BUY YOU THIS ONE!!!

We really can't afford this, but at least his heart is in the right place. I applaud him for proposing to raise the cap on payroll taxes and for proposing "fixing" No Child Left Behind and streamlining Medicare running costs. Those proposals will really help with the deficit. I also think taking troops out of Iraq will ease some debt burden. But he still needs to do more. Our current Debt/GDP ratio is unsustainable.

senator Obama makes absolute sense… still waiting to hear from Palin and Mcain on how they plan on fixin this mess

I would love to be able to take a one time withdrawal out oif my 401 K without being taxed. It would help me too pay off so many bills and credit cards.

I really truly believe that the Republican Party is trying desperately to lose the election.

How else do you explain Sarah Palin. McCain's lack of attention to reality?

Now THOSE are some good ideas. They help encourage new jobs and give people with retirement accounts the ability to withdraw $10,000 they need to pay their mortgage et. al. More jobs and more penalty-free money available to the people will help to make people feel more secure and head off the urge to panic about the financial crisis.

Obama 08!!

Thank you Mr. President. You are helping us all.

I am sure that Palin will have a better economic plan. Dont forget that she has been the CEO of Alaska dealing with budgets, oil companies and whatever executives have to handle while Obama hasn't had any experience at all. Just wait cause I am sure she will lay it out in one of her stump speeches and surprise a lot of people. Now who is the bad boy and the good girl?

The ONLY federal spending someone like Obama will cut will be NASA or Defense–period.

Let's see what McCain has to offer in suggested programs. So far McCain is just hollow words.

I just withdrew from my 401k and will be hit with penalty. I sure wish i didn't have to pay that tax penalty.

Good propsal Sen. Obama. Now, that what I call putting country first.

Obama 08

Rather interesting to give tax breaks to companies that create jobs. This is getting ahead of the drastic down turn in jobs that typically follow slow GDP growth. Obama's looking to impliment what he has been campaigning on for months.
This is the difference from the Repubs who believe cutting capital gains taxes will spur people to go out and create jobs. History is proving that in uncertain times, people put tax breaks in their pocket and not into creating job growth.

Looks like all of Obama's unexperience is better than these 20+ year experienced politicans.

To "California Voter": I believe budget cuts are already part of his overall economic plan, so I think it is understood that they will be coming in addition to these new ideas.

This is why I like Obama. ALWAYS about the issues. ALWAYS presents himself as a leader. If McCain had done the same (and chosen a competent 2nd-in-command) maybe his campaign wouldn't be in such shambles.

Change I Can Believe In!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Great plan Barack! Finally, benefits everyone can take advantage of in this financial crisis.

You have my vote!

he along with Democratic congress will further break us.

Interesting.. Will he walk the walk or just talk the talk.

What he says and what he can or will do are 2 different things. IF Obama were to get in the White House, he'll tell people afterwards that due to the huge deficit the US is facing, and due to the troubled World Economy, these tax cuts cannot be implemented. Otherwise we would facing rising inflation, which would wipe out any breaks we get anyway.

We have heard Obama promise, or stand on issues before! He does and says what he needs to, just to get elected. If you believe him, do so at your own peril. He IS a Liberal, and he will turn the US into a Socialist/Welfare State.

Git 'em, Barack!!!! One clearly focused plan after another.

Why wont Gov. Palin talk to the media? Why did she betray Alaskans by being unethical? Why is she against women rights? Why is she injecting hate and fear into this election? What are her stance on the issues?

GO OBAMA YOU ARE THE ONE THAT WILL LEAD THIS COUNTRY TO THE RIGHT DIRECTION…I WILL SAY IT AGAIN YOU ARE THE ONE NOT THAT ONE….

Obama speak to us. MCcain is scrambling and is trying to turn around his stratagy. You have stayed the course and know what America need. I cant wait for you to be our president!

Nice non-existent segway into the McCain half of the article. I had no idea you switched to him, might wanna make it more noticeable.

CNN I WATCED YOUR NEWS ALL WEEKEND AND ALL YOU TALKED ABOUT IS OBAMAS RACE, NOT ONCE DID YOU MENTION SARA AND THE TROOPERGATE STORY. BUT ONLY TALKING ABOUT THE BRADLEY AFFECT OVER AND OVER AND WHY IS IT NOONE POINTS OUT OBAMA IS BI-RACIAL?YOUR ANCHORS AS WELL AS YOUR PANELIST NEVER POINT OUT THE FACT HIS MOTHER WAS WHITE? CNN IM GETTING A LITTLE DISAPOINTED IN YOU AND WHERE IS JACK CAFERTY?

Only Obama has been offering real solutions. Anyone else notice how Obamas suggestions have almost all been being put into motion by the current administration and the senate. McCain is just trying to keep pace, often repeating Obamas calls for economic help.

On paper that sounds like a good plan. At least Obama HAS a plan.

So far it sounds like these are good ideas for the short term. And I like that they are tempoary…meaning we are in a bind now and plan to get back to a more business as usual climate in a few years.

I don't want to take anything out of my 401K, but if I HAD to, the taking away of the penalty is a good idea.

I like these ideas, and will pay close attention to the whole plan when it is released.

National Debt When Jimmy Carter arrived at the White House:
$660 billion.

Added during Carter's four years: $337 billion.

Added during Ronald Reagan's eight years: $1.6 trillion.

Added during George H. W. Bush's four years: $1.6 trillion.

Added during Bill Clinton's eight years: $1.5 trillion.

Added during George W. Bush's seven years, nine months: $4.5 trillion.

Portion of the $9.5 trillion added to the national debt during the past 31 years and seven months that came during Republican presidencies: $7.7 trillion.

Percentage of that $7.7 trillion added during George W. Bush's two terms: 58%.

Could somebody explain again what "fiscal conservative" means?

Sounds Great Obama. Arrest Sarah Palin!!! She violated her office and her oath she goes to jail and we throw away the key!!!

It will be interesting to hear something potentially positive, rather than the vitriol the McCain campaign is spewing.

Paul Krugman, Princeton scholar and New York Times columnist (and frequent MSNBC guest) is a harsh critic of the Bush administratin and the Republican party. He knows his stuff as evidenced today when he won the economics Nobel prize. What does McCain know? More Bush ecomonics. I'll go with the Nobel winner.

Socialists promise everything to everybody and only deliver on more Taxes!

Go Obama!
It's going to be a great 8 years coming up. Yep, there will be sacrifice and we will all have to be strong. But we will have the feeling ofsecurity knowing someone is there fighting for the people who most need help.

So, McCain wants to cut taxes on capital gains, huh?

Who in the hell gets capital gains anymore?

McCain is completely delusional, and with the way he has been all over the place in the last two weeks, schizophrenic as well!

Simply amazing. All these comment sections but the only one with any postings available are against sarah Palin. I posted there but of course it's not there. Just 602 anti sarah post. CNN< you're a real piece of work and I DARE you to post this! Go to FOX for the TRUTH people!

This is so funny. On one hand we have a President laying out a plan, on the other we have a ticket where the proposed number two is already trying to clear her record. Is hypocrisy still alive in America? YOU BET'CHA!

ONE NATION

Obama has been like a steady head through the drama of the mcain/plain shenanigans. He is trying to fix our country while palin is out there telling bold faced lies and mccain is running around like a chicken with his head cut off. Why doesn't he and palin just resign their campaign. It has really turned into a side show.

CNN – you have a typo in the article. You reference a quote to McCain and not to Obama.

Go Obama, Go!

Excellent! While McGimmick makes threats of having a plan, Senator Obama has awonderful addition to his already solid plan that will create jobs here in the US and save us some on taxes.

What a hypocrite McCain is – while he talks about obama "sitting on the sidelines", Obama will be making a HUGE economic proposal… meanwhile, mccain is waiting to see what the treasury will do before announcing his own plan – aka, sitting on the sidelines.

Obama is providing TRUE LEADERSHIP

obama/biden 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

go OBAMA go
you'll get Virginia

LETS GET IT…..SHOW US WHAT A REAL PRESIDENT DOES!!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08

3 weeks left to go Mr. President!

He might also start talking about some budget spending cuts.