(CNN) – The Obama campaign announced that Lilibet Hagel, the wife of Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel, will accompany Michelle Obama at Wednesday night’s final presidential debate.
“I am honored to join Michelle Obama at the debate tomorrow night and to strongly support Senator Obama as our country’s next president,” Lilibet Hagel said in a statement released by the Obama campaign.
“Elections have consequences, and this election may be the most important of my lifetime. We have a chance to throw out the disastrous policies of the last eight years and elect a leader who is smart, honest, steady and wise. I am convinced Barack Obama is the right leader to get us to a very bright future,” Mrs. Hagel added.
Sen. Hagel was recently critical of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee.
Related: Palin's experience a 'stretch,' says Hagel
"She doesn't have any foreign policy credentials," Hagel, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently told a Nebraska newspaper. "You get a passport for the first time in your life last year? I mean, I don't know what you can say. You can't say anything."
Hagel is a longtime friend of Sen. John McCain but traveled with Obama to the Middle East in July. He has said he will not endorse either candidate. Hagel is not seeking re-election in the Senate when he term ends at the end of this year.
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Good for the Hagels. I admire people who put country first and get beyond party politics.
People who truly want to put "Country First" should vote for Obama, because McCain is clearly putting himself first.
Yes, good thought
Thank you Mrs. Hagel. I agree.
Absolutely, Mrs. Hagel. Thank you for leaving the dark side of politics and coming to the side of CHANGE. We welcome you with open arms.
Change is coming soon!
Chuck Hagel = Secretary of Defense or State
Too Late for John McCain? Too Late for The USA... I keep forgetting, your only a Small Portion Of America..
AKA Im speaking for my husband Chuck, who wishes he could do it himself.
GOP for Obama! I know this is old news, but I still love it.
Now if Chuck Hagel could endorse Barack Obama, that would be wonderful. McCain can have Lieberman - a Hagel endorsement would mean a bunch more for Obama.
I will miss Senator Hagel when his term ends - an intelligent Republican (few and far between.) Best wishes to you both.
A leader who is smart, honest, steady and wise.
Answer: Obama
McCain = 90% x Bush
It doesn't need to go any deeper or further than that. It says it all. 90%.
I guess Chuck will have to stay home and watch on TV, unless he's ready to make official what is so obvious to all concerned: that he supports Barack Obama as our next President.
Any more Republicans ready to get on board? The waters fine..... Obama 2008
Too late McCain. The History books are already being written. And you and Sarah Palin will go down as a disgrace to American politics. McCain style tactics. Palin type attacks. The age of McCainism.
Can't ask for better company! Mrs. and Senator Hagel are patriots. Thank you for speaking the truth and reaching across party lines in the name of truth, honor and justice!
I cannot wait for the debate tomorrow when Barack has his third smack down on McCain! He will run circles literally and figuratively around McCain.
A good example of how the decision in this election is so critical and transcends political party. Thank you, Senator and Mrs. Hagel, for your wise choice and your public endorsements!
Obama is a uniter, McCain is a divider. For the sake of our country in this world, please vote for OBAMA/BIDEN
Actions speak louder than words..we know who he supports...Obama!
That about says it all. (I worked on John's campaign in 2000 and even wrote in his name in the general election BTW)
Obama/Biden 08...or if the real McCain shows up I 'll vote for him
How wonderful!!! All the good republicans are jumping ship!!! Susan Eisenhower has been on Obama's advisory team for a while. She was wonderful at Dem convention–she specializes in Russian affairs.
I've been a republican for over 40 years!!! I go with the good republicans–straight to Obama!!!
God Bless Obama/Biden and the United States of America
Bravo, Mrs. Hagel! One more Republican turning against her own party – hurrah!
Can y'all hear that crashing sound? It is the implosion of the McSame/Failin campaign.
I LOVE IT!
I believe Mrs. Lilibet Hagel (great first name) has stated the opportunity Americans have to elect a President who will flush the damaging policies of the past 8 years. Bush is the worst, and most corrupt president in modern American history.
A seat for Hagel in an Obama Administration is exactly where Hagel belongs.
But refuses to tell the truth... Mr Hagle...
wow
As long as good people who call themselves Republicans, cling to the idea that their party is still with them and fiscally conservative, our country will go down the tubes. Open your minds, people. Bob Barr is the only fiscal conservative still in the running.
What we need in a debate....is...a...debate...
And as long as good people who call themselves Democrats, who value individuality, and government out of your personal business, you too, are part of the problem by clinging to your party line. Bob Barr has worked closely with the ACLU and is against the war in Iraq...in fact, he is against the huge interventionist policy that we have had for decades. So, if you are anti-war, and don't want the government dictating who can get married, then Libertarian Bob Barr is your candidate.
Clinging to these old party ideas that have been corrupted just allows the corruption to continue. Vote for real change. Vote for Liberty.
Hagel for Secretary of Defense or of State. He is the best Republican out there. Would have been a venerable candidate had he run.
Sign of the times?
The Hagels are a great American family and the fact that they are supporting Obama's White House run just makes me that much more confident that I'm voting for the right person for president. In fact, I'll be voting for him later today (absentee) and I am exhilarated I finally get to take part in this historic process!
We need more politicians who will tell the truth. It seems that the straight talk express has a flat tire...
Hagel for Prez!
it is about time that people followed their beliefs instead of their "party"
Hagel is right about Palin.
She foreign policy experience is seeing Russia from her house!
Oh, she also has experience in how to be Unethical & Abuse her powers!
She is also known to have supported her husband who was part of a party that wants to separate Alaska from USA.
Finally, she also knows how to make a small town go from zero deficit to a $20 million deficit!!
All you can say about Acorn.. Is Obama cheated Hillary Clinton out of her Leadership Race.... By the same Tactic's..
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
Obama/Biden in '08!
Obama to McCain: Checkmate
new cbs/ nyt poll obama 53% to McCain 39 %
Thank you Mrs Hagel
I expect he will appoint Hagel or some other Republican to his cabinet... Obama will help UNITE our country instead of divide it like McCain/Palin is doing.
Welcome Mrs. Hagel!
Obama/Biden '08
Wow! BAM. How many more nails can go into that McFailin coffin??
I like both women. Good Luck, Ladies.
On another note: (ha ha – one of CNNs reporters said he attended an ACORN training where about half the people wore Obama buttons, so there is an Obama tie --- hmmmmm – wonder what buttons the other half wore?).
HA HA HA HA HA
Thank you Mrs. Hagel. And thank you Senator Hagel for your honesty regarding Governor Palin. I wish more Republicans would stand up and do the right thing-admit that Palin was a poor choice at best, a dangerous choice at worst.
Even William F Buckley's son has endorsed Obama (which cost him his job at the National review, the once thinking man's conservative magazine that his father founded.
this election is shaping up between those that think (and actually put "Country First") and those that easily swayed by the hate and stupidity that the Republican Party now markets as it's only reason for existence.
It's shameful how the republican party has descended this way.
Well, that makes me rethink my vote. Someone's wife is supporting Obama. Wow!!
I love it!
Obama/Biden 08!!
We need more of people reaching across party lines, and no more of the divisivness that has been going on lately with the republican camp.
Good Job Michelle and Smart thinking Mrs Hagel!!
That is bringing the country together.
Excellent. Thank you ma. Your husband, Sen. Chuck Hagel is a honorable man and highly respected.
Obama/Biden.
Obama, a common sense centrist who can work with moderate republicans. How refreshing!!!!!
Building consensus in the middle, now and for the next eight years – Obama/Biden.
If Chuck Hagel was running, he'd have my vote, period. One of the honrable Republicans. He isn't running unfortunately, so my vote goes to Obama. Thanks Senator and Mrs. Hagel.
Senator Hagel will be coming along soon!
This election is all but over.
Mccain and Fox news are crying wolf yet again on ACORN. This is getting pathetic!
They keep moving from one extreme to another but it's just making Mccain look stupid.
Go home Gramps.
Excellent. Thank you ma'am. Your husband, Sen. Chuck Hagel is a honorable man and highly respected.
Obama/Biden.
I CAN SEE SENATOR CHUCK HAGEL IN AN OBAMA ADMINISTRATION AS A CABINET MEMBER.
Welcome Mrs Hagel a true patriot for seeing the way the country is going and having the courage to vote for the right candidate we applaud you.
Mrs Hagel alongside the rest of America are ready for change a real change with new hope for this country and that we will see in Nov when Sen Obama is elected President of the United States.
Obama said today that people dont have capitol gains and he is going to tax them. I will not vote for a person who thinks and wants everyone to be poor and dependent on the government, a tax and hide president is soon coming to make our lifes miserable.
I am so proud of all of Obama's supporters. You are the BEST. This is the first campaign that I've watched so closely and I am proud of the bloggers on this site. I am a 51 year old, black female who have always wanted to live in Alaska. As a visitor of Alaska on many occasions, Alaska is such a beautiful state–as is the people of Alaska. Sarah Palin is not representative of the people of that great State. She is an abnormality. I hope by the time I move to Alaska, if God's willing, she is no longer Governor. I am pretty certain that the people of Alaska will vote her out of office next term. Not to digress–thanks to all the Obama supporters. You make me proud to be an American.
I believe that Chuck Hagel will be President Obama's Sec. of Defence. A good choice that I am willing to except. There could be other spots that Chuck could be very qualified to fill if called on to serve.
That's a true American
Excellent. Thank you ma'am. Your husband, Sen. Chuck Hagel is an honorable man and highly respected.
Obama/Biden.
As a staunch Obama supporter I would have loved Obama to pick Hagel but I am very happy with Biden. Hagel has shown as a republican he cannot support their dirty tricks. He actually has honor unlike mccain or palin.
Rhino Repulican in name only always voted with Democrats must have thought he'd do better. covered all bases
Mr. and Mrs. Hagel are my kind of Republicans. They are smart, wise, and Obama supporters. They understand that America can't afford 4 more years of McBush and his clueless sidekick.
Mrs. Hagel, I am a big fan of your husbands, he is some kind of straight up guy!! A republican, yes, but one of the good ones!!!I think it is terrific that you are a strong lady and votes for whom she truly knows is the best candidate, I am sure your husband is also proud of you!!! We sure do appreciate your support!!!!!!!!!!
GO OBAMA/BIDEN!!!
Obama's hope, shared by his supporters, for unity in our country is becoming a reality. This is good news indeed.
Sen.Hagel has always been a most admirable man in the political world, I hope there will be an important place for him in the Obama administration,
I had never heard of Lillabet Hagel before this story, but reading her clear headed and well articulated comments, have to say this endorsement carries substanially more weight with me than Hank Williams Jr. singing songs about liberals and terrorists.
That's a nice arrangement. If McCain brings up Ayers, these two ladies can hold the barf bag for what the other is bringing up.
Yay for Chuck and Lilibet...they are the true, THINKING Republicans, not the Republicans who are brainwashed and stubborn and can't see the forest for the trees...Wake up, we need more conscientious, thinking citizens to clean up the mess GW has made for 8 years
This is a bit off topic but CNN's Lou Dobbs is fanning the flames of hate and misinformation. CNN should be ashamed to have this idiot on the air. His barely veiled hatred fro Obama is obvious in every show he does. Not content to just play his phony "independent" card, Dobbs intentionally misstates facts to minimize Obama.
I wish Sen Hagel would come out and formally endorse Sen Obama. I think it is quite clear he sees who the real choice for change is in this election.
Go Obama/Biden 08!
McCain should have never picked Pailin. America simply can't stomach her as possibly the President? Can you imagine?
Is this supposed to mean something????-Who cares what Michelle O thinks-oh I get it-it's supposed to mean that the O's are scary-this will certainly convince people to vote for BO.
Remember what the good Rev. Wright said about his former parishoner..."Barack is a politician and he'll do whatever it takes to get elected"
If she could only bring her husband, one of the finest senators in either party.
Chuck Hagel deserves a spot in the Obama administration – perhaps, Sect. of Defense.
Meanwhile, what's with Palin's ties to fringe Alaska politics?
Is she a Manchurian ("Constitutional – Alaska Independent Party") Candidate; having successfully infiltrated the Alaska Republican Party?
You betcha, you're gonna have to wait there, until after 11-4.
This country needs stability and Barak Obama is smart and stable enough to bring this country back.
Just another example of how Obama's campaign and its supporters are all about reaching across that aisle! It will be wonderful to see those two women sitting side by side at the debate. Chuck Hagel should have a place in President Obama's Cabinet!
YES WE CAN!!!
as I have said McCain's own fellow republicans has thrown
him to the dogs and Palin thinks she makes a real differance
are visit to the special needs families well and fine but what about their health care she didnot mention that her family is taken
care of
It will be a foot step for other Republican to join Obama for '08 election. Even thought the election in on Nov. 4, people already make their mind who to vote for and that is Barack H. Obama.
Hagel's wife sees the light. It is time for change. I know many support Obama but I hope we all realize that his term in office is not going to be long enough to fix all our problems. He will put us on the road back in the right direction but it is going to take many years for this country to recover it's status in the world. At least we have a leader that can do that for us.
The next thing that has to be done is that we must all work with him to fix OUR country. He will only be our leader. We, AMERICANS, will have to do the labor and we will have to sacrifice to do it. I hope all realize this.
Ive got my fingers crossed that we will see Sen Hagel in the Obama White House. Welcome aboard.
iam a big Chuck Hagel fan and he is gonna b tha next Sec.Of Defense fo sho and much respect to Sen.Richard Lugar and Gen.Wesley Clark!!!!
That's it Obama! Show them how to work across party lines. This is the way democracy is ran, everyone can be represented and everyone should be represented. It's not about the party, its about the people and Obama is for the people! What else do people want? He has experience, character, intelligence, sound judgement, humality, intergerity, (Gosh, that far out ways what we've had for the last eight years and what the other side seeks to bring to the table) and this may or may not be important but he is very handsome (don't worry Mitchelle, I respect you, him and the American people:)). Just an observation.
Obama/Biden
A big "who cares". Is this News? I think Not!!!
If Hagel and Powell would come out and endorse Obama, that would be great news!
Michelle Obama will make a great first lady.
I agree with HKSESQCPA. Hagel will be VERY available in January. Hmmm... I think I'd bet on Sec. of Defense not State. Too bad Colin Powell bet on the wrong administration in 2000. Bush/Cheney never appreciated his perspective.
I'm glad she will be there. It is very important to start bringing these people out in the last couple of weeks
Frodo,
Some of us believe that government has an important role in our lives. We need government to pay for roads and schools and policemen and firemen and our military. We need government to pay for our services such as water and garbage. We need government to take care of our seniors when they retire and our sick or unemployed.
We should also expect decent healthcare from our government. Government is also needed to improve the quality of our chidren's education so that our nation can remain competitive in this global economy. Improving education will eventually reduce jail populations and save tax payers lots of money.
An American being censored again – shame shame
I like both women. Good Luck, Ladies.
On another note: (ha ha – one of CNNs reporters said he attended an ACORN training where about half the people wore Obama buttons, so there is an Obama tie ——- hmmmmm – wonder what buttons the other half wore?).
HA HA HA HA HA
Couldn't have said it any better myself...
“Elections have consequences, and this election may be the most important of my lifetime. We have a chance to throw out the disastrous policies of the last eight years and elect a leader who is smart, honest, steady and wise. I am convinced Barack Obama is the right leader to get us to a very bright future,” Mrs. Hagel added.
The idea of an erratic personalitiy such as McCain's leading this country and someone as ignorant as Palin serving in a foreign policy capacity is downright scary.
I guess Jesse Jackson will not be with Michelle. His words in France about the future of Obama's politics are interesting though.
I love it... Bravo, Mrs. Hagel! It's nice to see intelligent Republicans putting "Country First." Even though I am a Democrat, I have always admired and respected Senator Hagel. I think he would make an excellent Secretary of Defense.
Obama/Biden '08
Starting this Saturday we're kicking off the Obama 08 bumper sticker campaign.
Display your support and get FIRED UP and READY TO VOTE!
It's nice to see the Hagel family and the Obama family together. It's certainly a better picture for bipartisan work than seeing McCain divide this country with hate.
On Budget Obama = 100% Bush
I am missing Jack Cafferty and his insight on all this...where the heck is he?
Something tells me that Hagle is going to be somewhere near Obama's cabinet
Who cares?? Really either woman is not noteworthy. Why don't you ask Lieberman's wife if she would like to go too?? And with all the Hate spewed by Keith Oberman- Lou Dobbs.. God Bless you. You are a voice of reason.. =)
Nice to have you, Mrs. Hagel!
Mr. Hopper ... YOU ARE ONE IDIOT!!!!!!!
I pity you fools ........
This is absolutely great! I hope more people will follow Mrs. Hagel's lead and join us in electing Barak Obama the next President of the United States!
As for Senator Hagel, he will be at home hosting an Obama watch party with other Republicans and cheering!!!!!
Obama/Biden '08
They all turning away from the republican party.They use the label GOP or reformer or Maverick to hide from the republican label.Even McCain is using the color blue instead of red.I guess it time for Halloween.
If McCain had the brains to pick Hagel as his running
mate, this might have been a different race.
Hage is the actual Republican maverick.
Go 'Bama.
Looks like the republican friends are in the OBAM FOLD. Who is the one who cares about working both sides of the aisle? OBAMA for SURE.
That's RIGHT Obama YOU ARE going to WIN without the crocks sent to ACORN by the Republicans who wanted to USE this against you. Now McCain, after ATTENDING several FUNCTIONS for the GROUP, want to ACT like he wasn't asking for their help with REGISTRATIONS TOO, SOMETHING LIKE the lie he NOT going to continuing Bush policies after voting with him OVER 95% of TIME..........and HIS friend and I quote "G. Gordon Liddy" He LOVES HITLER (google him PLEASE).
Senator Obama's courage and leadership continues to resonate with and inspire a diverse group of Americans across party lines and ideaological differences. His focus on bringing Americans together through redefiing service and responsibility rather than dividing us through the politics of fear is a bright light that is showing us a better future.
you know its over when your own party turns on you.
Finally a President to be proud of! For the first time in 8 years, I finally see a bright future ahead of us.
Obama/Biden 08!
Hagel is a jerk BTW
I think if someone is caught using cocaine they normally go to jail. I am surprised that Obama escaped jail since he committed jail term offenses. Or did he serve time?
Our jails are full of convicted drug users. you would think that there would be a special cell for Obama, who admitted to using illegal drugs.
You have to ask yourself, has he been rehabilitated or is he a drug user risk. Either way he is risky and a roll of the dice. For some reason i just don't trust him.
even they wives reach across the aisle. repubs should have nominated hagel. they would have had a chance, then.
Having Mrs. Hagel on board is good news. There is one and only one person out there who's endorsement really matters however. That person is General Colin Powell. Mr. Powell is widely respected by both parties and has been recruited by both parties at one time or another. I paln on voting for Senator Obama and would love to see Powell endorse him. If he endorses McCain, it would throw John a lifeline. General Powell has my respect and admiration regardless of the candidate he endorses. I would have voted for him in a second.
i woukd have loved if he picked Hagel but Joe is cool
I think America will agree with the slogan "No thanks on that abusive Governor from nowhere!" on Nov. 4th 2008
Yes We can elect a smart president for a change!
In my household Obama is up 100% points, eat that statistic.
Chuck Hagel was one of the very few politicians who openly opposed the Iraq War, when it wasn't popular to do so. His wife seems to have to same willingness to do what she feels in her heart right.
The Obama's show the true bipartisan leadership this coutry is hungry for. All of the hate filled stuff is making me sick. This country has too many serious problems to be letting the color of a person's skin determine this election. How sad for America. It makes me sad to think that people in this country would rather have 4 more years of the same failed policy or worse, than to vote for Obama. I am sad for the whole world's sake.
We have to turn out the vote like there is no tomorrow, because our future is totally at stake here. If we have 4 more years of Republican rule, I don't think you will even recognize this country when they are done. I lost my job of 26 years in the first 8 years, do we have to lose everything else before people in this country wake up?
Obama/Biden 08
Bipartianship politics 08!!!!
people are finally opening up their eyes, Obama is good for us.
I have been smiling all day. This is such welcome news. Thank you Ms. Hagel. What a good day this has been for the Obama/Biden team.
The Hagel's are supremely principled people. He would have been a good candidate for P or VP himself.
Who is Chuck Hagel I didn't think he was still in politics. LOL
bomb bomb bomb iran...
.....how come no one in this country calls mcain a terriost for wanting to kill innocent people?///....
i don't care if that was meant to be a joke...
how would any american feel if someone sings the same??
Mr. Hopper
You do know that for statistical reasons, most polls are ~600, ~1000, ~3000 right? More or less makes the curve less accurate – take statistics. Drug/Medical research is done the same way.
Additionally, the AOL "poll" has always had McCain ahead... I'm surprised Fox News shows Obama leading... they also have a conservative base.
Maggie, VT
CBS/NYT has Obama up by 14 pts
Sen. Hagel is a great man that served our country well and I thank the good Lord for him.
I'll be glad when the other 42% of America wakes up and finally comes around. This election is about electing the next leader for our country who will be ready on Day 1. McCain can't even run his campaign.
Obama/Biden '08!!! True American Leaders
Mrs. Hagel you are miy kind of woman. Someone who has a mind of her own and refuses to allow lies and smears to make her choices. I not only respect you but your husband as well. Welcome aboard.
Senator and hopefully soon to be President Obama will unite this country and the world. Please, everyone that is allowed to vote, go. I am as a permanent resident alien, unfortunately, not able to do it.
If you need to know how educated and understanding of world affairs Senator Obama really is, read the speech he gave in Berlin (July).
Obama/Biden 08
Reaching across party lines. We are not drinking Kool Aid this guy is for real! McCain's camp is like a an illegal dog fighting ring. Just look at some of the Klan.. I mean supporters.
Another conservative sees the light!
I have said since the Middle East-European trip, when Hagel accompanied Obama, that Hagel would be a great addition to Obama's cabinet. He has said repeatedly that he would like a bipartisan cabinet. I'm excited.
Now there is a really smart woman!
I applaud Mrs. Hagel and other Republicans who are choosing to support Barack Obama. It's not always an easy thing to do
I'm a Republican turned Independant who wants what is best for our country... and, frankly, I don't even recognize the Republican party anymore.
Now we just need Colin Powell!
This is quite an indicia of the migration occurring in the Republican Party this general election. McCain wasn't doing so badly for a while. Not dazzling, but not bad either. Then he chose Palin and the hatred began. Now we read bits and pieces of Republicans turning their back on McCain either for directly supporting or flat out refusing to vote for him. Moreover these Republicans are making no bones about why they will vote for Obama. It isn't necessarily about McCain personally, but between the 2 candidates the difference is crystal clear and stark.
Most welcome news! Two very intelligent women.
America MUST give Barak Obama a chance. What do you need most? Economic, social and political stability – America reaching out to itself and to the rest of the global community, perfoming a credible role as a global leader. Then the Talibans, the Hezbollahs, the Al Quaeda's will gradually be history. Even Osama Bin Laden might give himself up voluntarily!!!!!!!!!
Peace and Goodwill to all men!
good!!! we need you
Mrs Hagel and Chris Buckley...gee..guess they don't like the policies of the "new age" conservatives that spend, spend, spend...and Lie Lie Lie...welcome Mrs. Hagel, Obama is THE ONE!!
THEY CAN"T TAKE A 10% CHANCE ON CHANGE WITH JOHN MCCAIN EITHER !!!!
YA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08 ,12
who's this Liliputian. Who Cares!!!!!!
I have to give Mrs. Hagel credit for seeing through Sarah Palin and McCain and going with Mrs. Obama, two very smart women, we need more of them. I hope that Sen. Hagel gets a position in the Obama administration, we need more thinking Republicans not the likes of Graham and Leiberman. Bravo for the Hagels!!!
Wishful thinking dear.
Obama needs a lesson in Capital Gains. He said no one has any so no ones needs the tax break.
Now that is from the mouth. He gives cotton candy speeches with no substance and now it appears he needs a lesson it tax management.
maybe he would like to give cocaine sellers a tax break.
BIPARTISANSHIP FROM OBAMA AND NONE FROM MCCAIN.
MCCAIN IS FINISHED REPUBLICANS GO HOME!
It is funny how Hagel said Palin was not ready to be vp but does he really believe Obama is ready to be pres? Don't get me wrong I don't think palin is ready either but I think she has alot more experience than Obama. How many trips did obama make before running in this election? They all say obama has so much more foreign policy experience, what is it !! this is a man who went to half the countries in europe but has never been to Canada( largest trading partner and largest supplier of oil to the U.S) I would think you should visit those countries you actually need rather than those you want to like you.
Bern, I agree with you about Lou Dobbs, I used to like him, but I don't like what he's saying about ACORN, and Obama's so-called connection. I've been changing the channel when Lou is on now.
Sometimes Lou gets so mad, I think his head is going to explode. I worry that he might have a stroke on the air if he doesn't chill out a bit!
Mr. Hopper:
I think you said it yourself that the poll you link to is not scientific and surely contains a great deal of selection bias (who under 65 still has an AOL account?) I wouldn't get too excited about it, it's like looking at a poll of national review readers or Fox news watchers.
Mr. Hopper-
This doesn't come as much of a surprise to me since AOL's customer base is 1) people with few computer skills, and 2) people in rural areas that have to rely on dial-up for Internet access. Now, if Comcast or Time-Warner did the same thing, I think we would see the opposite.
As you stated before, this poll is unscientific. There is nothing stopping Joe-six-pack from stuffing the ballots in favor of McCain. You can't rely on these types of polls (ask the Hungarians who almost had to drive across the Stephen Colbert Bridge).
Oh my god.....John McCain your ship is sinking. The rats are looking for a safe harbor. Senator Hagel has not supported either president candidate, but his wife is supporting Obama. Palin strikes again.....another woman's vote lost. This a loss from McCain's own party....not the evangelicals. McCain keeps on being mad at "that one", but his poor decisions keep kicking him to the curb. He has no one to blame but himself. I hope that at the next debate that McCain decides to be dignified and act like a grown-up. He cannot display contempt and anger. He has lost all the trust he might have had, but he could still retain his dignity.
Mr. Hopper:
I think you said it yourself that the poll you link to is not scientific and surely contains a great deal of selection bias (who under 65 still has an AOL account?) I wouldn't get too excited about it, it's like looking at a poll of national review readers or Fox news watchers.
When you have the choice of voting for someone who runs a flip flopping, erratic, and inconsistent campaign, with someone who is running a smart, intelligent, thoughtful campaign, which one would you vote for?
When you have the choice of voting for a ticket which has presented itself as truly presidential or voting for a ticket that resorts to swift boating and lies, which ticket would you vote for?
I am not surprised that Mr. Nagel's wife is supporting Obama. He is the only viable choice. There is no question that Barak Obama and Joe Biden has presented themselves as the only choice for '08.
I have to agree with the post that says Dobbs is very anti-obama. I see he trys to say he's is an independant but his true feeling comes through. I often agrees with Dobbs on many issues, but I see his disdain for Obama, everytime he speaks.
Wow, this is another sign that the Republicans are not united. I strongly believe it's because of Sarah Palin.
This country is in a nose dive to mediocrity for even considering this liberal elitist for president !!!
One member states the AOL poll is never mentioned in the main stream media due to how it looks for McCain. It has McCain by a 10% margin, and it has OVER 150,000 members voting, which is far more than any poll taken by any news media. And, just for grins, I tried to vote twice, and it stated I had already voted. I don't know what to think anymore, except WAKE UP AMERICA before we have Chavez and company roaming our streets as they don't want McCain in due to his experience.
IT NICE TO HAVE A TRUE MAN DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THE COUNTRY! THIS IS A REAL LEADER. FOR MCCAIN IT IS PARTY FIRST, CORPORATIONS SECOND, RICH THIRD THEN THE COUTNRY.
BARACK HAS HIS PRIORITIES STRAIGHT! WE THE PEOPLE MUST ALL VOTE NOW.
OBAMA 08
I see a lot of hateful things being said about Republican's – look who's talking... a bunch of hateful democratic sheep!
I am so very impressed by and in awe of the Hagels. They are the REAL "straight talk" deal!
It would be a shame if sarah palin gets elected. she is clueless and one cannot seriously expect her to provide any new vision. Just imagine her at the UN and you will get very nervous. Poor Judgement, McShame.
It's not exactly a tough choice is it?
Obama/Biden: Bi partisan, intelligent moderate.
McCain/Palin: Bi-polar, unintelligible, moronic.
Vote for the Brains dump the McCains.
AO Poll.....that's like asking whol's ahead on Fox news channel.
MESSAGE TO ALL VOTING FOR OBAMA!
We cannot let the Republicans scare us away from using Obama's middle name. America is not a racist country (atleast wasnt founded with those principles) and there should be nothing wrong when a man's name is Hussien! We arent a bunch of 2 year olds that would connect him to Saddam because they share a same name. Grow up people. I am voting for Barack Hussien Obama and Im proud of it! Hes a better American than alot of you out there.
Hagel will be in Obama's cabinet for sure. He could fill several spots. Maybe Secretary of State Defense. Would be excellent in either post.
Chuck Hagel was working across party lines before it was the acceptable thing to do. As much as I like Biden as Obama's running mate, I had sincerely hoped he would choose Senator Hagel. To make that move would be a real indicator of not only a willingness to work across the isle, but an action in that direction. Since that choice was made, I am still holding out hope that Senator Obama finds a place in his cabinet for Senator Hagel in his cabinet.
For me, an endorsement by Chuck Hagel of Senator Obama over his close friend Senator McCain is a clear indication of McCain's deal with the devil to become more conservative in his politics in order to gain his parties nomination for the Presidency. If Obama is good enough for Hagel, he is good enough for me.
Mr. Hopper, you couldn't be more wrong. Take a statistics course.
I suspect that Palin will join Rush Limbaugh in the obscenity of right wing TALK RADIO. She has proven that she will be excellent in that capicity! Good ridance to bad rubbage as my school kids say... Intelligent people just turn Limbaugh OFF.
Only ignorant sheeplike people listen to things like that.... those who can easily be led over the nearest cliff by a smooth talking politician or bible thumping preacher! They are just waiting to be told what to do, because they CANNOT think for themselves.
Too bad there are so many of them! They are coming out of the woodwork for Palin. It's scary.... to say the least!
Go Obama!