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I don't know about all you plumbers out there (named Joe or not), but this printer will cast his vote for Senator O. Nothing is as precious to an American than his/her vote. Use it wisely, and with great fervor.
The Old Veteran should be in the Old Veteran's home. And "that woman" should just go home.

This is a democracy. We get to vote. America expected to finally hear the issues. McCain said the same things that he has said in his ads. Fact checks has told us what is true and false and inbetween. McCain didn't bring anything new He chose to be the angry old man who wanted to scare us about the bogey man. The bogey man is now John McCain who wants us to embrace his personal prejudices. It is hate mongering. When I hear him I want to apologize for my generation. This election is not about "that one". This is about us, the USA. We are all going to have to sacrifice and establish priorities of what has to be done. John McCain missed his chance of becoming part of the solution. He has decided to become part of the problem that wants to finger point and paralyze our economy with fear mongering. The stockmarket is based to buyer's trust and it is a world problem. John McCain comes across as inflexible, unwilling to listen, and not open to change. When Obama gets elected, I bet the stockmarket will skyrocket. I won't promise it will stay high, but I bet there will be a lot of people that will bet the the ecomony is going to improve with Obama as President.

McCain looks like a drowning man fighting for a chance to get votes.
We do NOT want his opinion of Obama.
McCain thinks everybody has 13 to 15 Homes &
15 to 20 automobiles Like HIM.
McCain think the average working person makes $300,000.
I don’t know the average American income is about 35,000 a year.
McCain is ignorant in the debate, show not respect
Sen. Obama and would interrupt Sen. Obama when he was
talking just like the bird brain woman on morning show
“THE VIEW.“
I also think McCain is to OLD to be President of the United States.
He just wants the Title of President of
United States on is epitaph.
I have seen on TV more NEGATIVE ADS from John McCain
Sen. Obama.

Good night John and Sarah, let the door help you out.

Mc Cain is so angry and it is so very obvious to everyone out here who watched this debate tonight. Cindy is even taking lessons from him again she snubbed Michele.

John McCain seems to be really disrespectful and nasty. That has been the personality of the country's executive branch for the past 8 years. Im not saying that the president should be the nicest person because it is a tough job, but he will try to rule this country with an iron fist. His personality does not reflect the middle of america. If other countries don't agree with his belief, he will unleash his wrath on them. We will be at war forever!!

couldn't agree more!!!

Yes Kraig great research Go to Factcheck .org ( oh and that is not an Obama site or anything it is completely unbias in their reporting, just like MSNBC sending Obermann to cover the RNC )

Yes go the Obama site and see if they put an Obama twist on everything,

Blind leading BLind

oh yes Lord of the Empty Suit tell us more. Tell us great stories of spreading wealth and making friends with the others who hate America

On abortion Obama hit a home run. McCain could not even acknowlage that we can all agree on. We all do not want UNWANTED pregnancies. McCain has proven time and time again he is not a uniter but a divider. Good communication means you acknowlage what the other said and find a common ground. McCain can't do that so how can he unite two very differant parties? Just a thought and I hope both Dems and Repubs can find common ground on at least this issue or we are doomed as a nation.

BTW – Obama is a trained trial lawyer of high intelligence. He KNOWS how to bait the opposing party in front of a jury. McCain fell in hook, line, and he's a sinker for sure. Obama waited for McCain to falter, and stayed cool throughout...which just what the doc ordered in times of crisis. What a terrific negociator Obama will be when in trade agreements with other countries. I can't wait for this new administration to get started. It's going to be awesome.

Of course I get the message that my comment is AWAITING MODERATION. Duh!!! I never even believed it would be allowed to be posted. Look at the disproportionate amount of comments for Obama. Will you be shamed into posting it NOW or will I just have to show screen capture to all my teacher colleagues and my husband's police colleagues? You know, those few that THINK? The educated and not those that believe what the media sells them?????? Those in the trenches, the ones who see the results of too much government, the ones who witness, first hand, the results of socialism???

Hey Joe Plumber, if Obama sounds like a car salesperson, GUESS WHAT I BOUGHT THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leandre,
Thanks for your kind remark. I must say, it's just come on this time around. I confess, I voted for W twice...ouch.

Anyway, I just had to change my means of deciding one day when I saw this guy at work who believes every forward email he gets and then, yup, without research, simply forwards them on and spreads the lie. Almost everything he sent me was proved a lie by snopes.com.

So, I asked him kindly to stop sending forwards...period. He didn't like it, but, now I have time to actually research the stuff I hear! Freedom!

Now, I am free to think for myself and not be swallowed by the fear-mongering that McSame/McPalin continually try to perpetuate. They want to get people to believe ANYTHING negative about O, so they can hopefully win. Country first? No...ambition first is where they are. I cannot trust those types of action.

America...you will know them by their fruit!

O & JOE!!

Maggie, you called Obama a "lying monkey". You know on Nov 5 he will be your President. You obviously believe everything the right tells you. What information have you actually researched from multiple sources for yourself....including the human connection to monkeys. By the way I am a supporter and early voter for Obama.

Mc Cain was eye blinking an SOS to Palin. Stop. The gigs up. Stop. He caught us again. Stop. No you are not qualified. Stop. No, Alaska does not border Russia. Stop. I said STOP. I said STOP. I said STOP.
This sis your Maverick cease and desist.....................................................

Scare tactics and negative campaigning do NOT work when folks find when they put their hands in their pockets, they find they have holes in them. Self presevation when it hits closer to home, is scarier than external issues. It always has been.

Obama wins!
When the awesome recovery kicks in, he'll get credit as one of our great presidents, that saved America, and expanded our economy.
(What kind of recovery, you ask?) The incredible recovery involves 5 million new jobs in newable energy technologies. Once we have control of our energy sources, we can kick our economy into high gear without fear of external influences. You go Obama! Show em America is back.

ITS IDIOTS LIKE YOU JOE BLOW PLUMMER THAT HELP DRIVE THIS COUNTRY IN THE GROUND,TYPICAL RESPONSE OF A REPUBLICAN MIDWESTERN IDIOT

McCain really needs to retire. You know how some boxers get back in to fighting knowing their too too old to compete. Let's take Holifield for example. He was great 10 years ago, but he is still fighting.

John McCain is searching for anything he can do. Negative is all he has right now. He does not address any issues.

Where was MCCain's flag pin?

I'm too young to remember the rope-a-dope. However, I saw OBAMA in this debate take the HIGH ROAD and conduct himself as a PRINCE truly respecting his ELDER!

Obama won the debate and its clear that he is much more qualified that McCain. In addition, if there is anyone in this country that feels that Sarah Palin is ready to be president, is a true IDIOT.

Vote Obama 08

Ok, American's, let's be clear. We have the chance to change America! No more will big-biz control our future. Say good-bye to 'trickle-down' economics. The two problems with the trickle-down theory are:
1.) It's merely a theory that looks good on paper, but has no consideration for greed.
2.) The real problem in it's operation is the 'trickle'. Let me ask you, when you're really thirsty to near dehydration, would it help you much to get a trickle out of a fountain? No! You need running water! Financially, folks, most Americans are desperate. Yes, part of it is our fault, but part of it is because we all know men and women who make half a million or 5 million while their employees make 15 to 30 thousand. These are the people that are making them all their money! THAT is greed, folks. Is there true respect for the laborer anymore?

I think Georgia is going blue! Obama/Biden '08

you all guys out there, I AM SORRY BUT OBAMA JUST SOUND LIKE A OLD CAR SALES PERSON, TRYING TO SELL HIS CAR TO US TO BECOME A PRESIDENT OF THIS STRONG NATION OF OURS.

Kraig... You are my hero!! RESEARCH!!!!!!!

Everyone remember to VOTE! The polls today are great, the choice is clear, and maybe we can have hope for our children's future again in America. Maybe we can again hope that America will be "a city set on a hill". Maybe we can hope that the Bush disaster and the Republican greed-machine are grinding to a halt. But you have to VOTE!

AS A LIBERAL I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH THAT MCCAIN WITH SO CALLED EXPERIENCE VOTED WITH THE WORST PRESIDENT IN OUR HISTORY 90% OF THE TIME.LET ME REPEAT 90% OF THE TIME,WHAT MORE DO YOU BLIND INDEPENDENCE WANT.ALSO JUST LOOK AT HIS JOKE OF A VP PICK,NO REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST CAN SAY SHE WAS ON ANYONES RADAR AT ALL BY A LOOONG SHOT ,BECAUSE SHE DOESNT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING.WHY DO YOU THINK SHES SO PROTECTED.ARE SOME AMERICANS THAT IGNORANT TO NOT SEE THAT THIS AIR HEAD SCRIPTED HOCKEY MOM FROM NOWHERE MIGHT BE PRESIDENT .ITS SAD THAT SOME AMERICANS ARE THAT STUPID TO BACK MCCAIN AND PALIN.JUST LISTEN TO THESE IDIOTS AND THERE REASONS OF BACKING THIS TICKET,THEY CANT,BESIDES SAYING MAVERICK OR BEING RACIST,I MEAN VOTING 90% OF THE TIME WITH THIS IDIOT BUSH IS ENOUGH FOR ME,YOU MUST BE OUT OF TOUCH IF YOU VOTE FOR THIS PATHETIC JOKE OF A TICKET

Im just happy McCain pulled resources from Wisconsin. Wisconsin is Blue and will always be Blue. Obama understands our values in the midwest. Obama/Biden 08

John Mccain is so fake!!!!!!!!!!!! He has million of $$$$$$$ He just want the power.He does not care about anyone but the rIch $$$$$$$$$$.

John has how many houses?????? He likes to spend money.

John will use Sara palin baby illness to get what he want .Where has john been their are a lot of kids that have been sick for years where have you been john? You are so fake!!!!!!!

aholaha please do your research prior to posting... McCain cheated on his wife... a woman that was in a car accident and who was blessed to be alive. This is who you TRUST?? He committed adultery... and then left his mangled wife with their children for the woman he is with now... Obama was born in HAWAII.... that's a state in the USA.... research works well...

Without the efforts of Bill Ayers there would be twice as many names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He and his group did not attack America, but instead shook up a mindless government and military establishment lead by old men
intent on sending boys off to die. Ayers was a hero. Those who do not understand history fail to admit the truth.

Pete,
O has been VERY detailed in explaining what he intends to do, so apparently you haven't been watching and listening, or maybe you're just biased. If you want to compare O to Jimmy Carter, please bring up some policy, rather than calmness, smiles, etc.

he got his money to go to harvard and columbia from loans like most other college students. at a michelle rally on monday, she mentioned how they finally payed them off just a few years ago.

So If Barrack had agreed to 10 town hall meetings.....does that mean that McCain wouldn't have been so ruff on him(-: lol!

If Senator McCain cannot be civil to a fellow United States Senator colleague then how can we trust him to negotiate sensitive treaties and disarmament and trade negotiations with countries that America doesn't see eye to eye with? His dismissive and derisive tone and tenor is quite disturbing ; and it makes it hard to imagine how he would react on the World stage on behalf of the American people. Is he going to try to brow beat and denigrate the leaders of other countries and how does he expect that will go over?

OMG! Just reading most of your comments is proof of how LEFT and how biased CNN is. Some of you are morons; some of you make somewhat intelligent but uninformed comments. It is sad how so many "Americans" can be swayed by "eloquent rhetoric" and not wonder how all these wonders are going to be funded. (Same way as always - middle America). Welfare is up, not so much because of economy but because the negative atmosphere has given permission to not even try - just blame it on the government. And PUL-LEEZE, how stupid to blame all that on president, no matter Republican or Democrat. CONGRESS is responsible for almost all legislation, not the president. Brush up on your Civics education!!! I am not a supporter of Bush, but please put the blame where it belongs. And HOW could you consider voting for Obama? What does he have????? Roughly a year as a senator???? What are you thinking? Entrusting this position to a rookie with questionable alliances? The pastor? Business dealings with thugs? AND HOW DID HE PAY FOR IVY LEAGUE EDUCATION, BEING RAISED BY HIS GRANDPARENTS OF VERY MODEST MEANS??? Ever wonder where these never-ending coffers of support have come from (for his political campaign)??? Wake up America! Oh, never mind...CNN will never allow this to be posted anyway...

aholaha WHAT debate were you watching??
McPAIN can not be trusted. You should fact check his information. John-boy was obviously annoyed that his facts did not pan out. He is a grumpy old man... why would you support such negative behavior.

I do not want a BULLY who chooses his running mate because he thinks she is "eye-candy". He knows so little about her he got it wrong on what special needs her child has.

isn't it a little lonely out there on that McPalin island....

So If Barrack had agreed to 10 town hall meetings.....does that mean that McCain wouldn't have been so ruff on him(-: lol!

aholaha,

Simply put all your questions have already been answered. Either you haven't been paying much attention, as most of us up til now, or you are trying to sway the discussion to smear O. ALL those questions have been satisfactorily and honestly answered by O. The research has been done and written about. I suggest to you that you do the research. Go to factcheck.org for instance. You'll find he's not 'tied' to Ayers...he's never supported any of his fringe activities and even condemned them. You'll find he's not 'tied' to Rezco. You'll find he's not muslim. You'll find he's not tied to nor supports terrorists.

Let me ask you, what the hell does it matter where he got the money for college? I don't care if he got it from grants. loans, hard work, or his family. By the way, it was mostly loans and his family (which both also qualify as someone's hard work). PLEASE, get a clue and vote based on REAL issues. Economy, Health Care, etc. Let's deal with what matters instead of letting some dishonest VP candidate (Palin) motivate us to fear and incite anger and hatred. PLEASE cool down and be reasonable.

It's very interesting that John McCain continues to castigate Barack Obama for "not standing up to his party". Considering that the Republicans controlled both houses of congress for and provided a no-questions-asked rubber stamp the first six years of George W. Bush's presidency, what exactly was Senator Obama expected to stand up to? It seems that both candidates are running against the Republican party this year. McCain touts how he has defied his party as a maverick (in essence, adopting the platform of the opposition when he felt that the occasion warranted it) – so why would he condemn Obama for also voting the same way, with the Democrats? It makes no sense as a message. I thought McCain after almost 30 years in the Senate would be able to see that. Looks like he's asleep on this.

they're called student loans, moron. obama 08!

McCain is a manure salesman with a mouth full of merchandise but even he couldn't say that Palin is qualified to be President.

Barack Obama-The last time we elected someone who said so little, but looked smiled and stayed calm, we ended up with Jimmy Carter. How did that work out?

Throughout the debate i actually felt McCain's anger and disdain coming through the tv screen and i was afraid, very afraid. I can only imagine, God forbid, if he wins how he will respond to world leaders who he doesnt like. By then we will be in many wars Iraq, Afghanistan and whoever he sees fit. He is a George Bush clone. America, the best choice this election is putting Obama/Biden in the W.H.

Are you serious about his connection to his father and brother... the relationship was practically non existent. He met his father once when he was about 10... him and his wife both said they have student loans... they should take your vote away for refusing to me informed

If.. a BIG IF..McCain become President...we are all going to be in the soup line..and that include Republican's too.

Mr. Martin, I truly love your directness. You say what you need to say with no fluff and sugar coating. I think you're the best on CNN.

Go OBAMA!!!!

John McCain won this debate hands down. Obama does have a somewhat shady past, and as an American with a vote, so I do want to know exactly how he is tied to Ayers, acorn, Rezko, and his father and half-brother in Africa. I want to know where he got the money to go to Harvard. There are still some unanswered questions pertaining to Barack Obama's past. I trust McCain, plain and simple.

I was very disappointed with McCain in this debate. He came across angry and hell bench on attacking Obama oppose to addressing the issues at hand. He never talks about DETAILS. He didn't answer the question regarding abortion. It is an issue that he and his wife disagree. I am very proud of the fact that Obama did not get on McCain's level and talk about negative issues. By the way, Palin's child has Down's. Once again it shows how much he knows about his running mate!!!

Belle how can you trust anyone who can't provide you a direct answer. McCain and Palin can never provide you a breakdown of what they plan to do. Tonight McCain says, Freeze and then Slice??? If you "Freeze and Slice" you can't help children with disabilities (which is very expensive) with $5,000 plus tax on healthcare. If McCain is put in office, we will all suffer and the same way all of the Republican's faces where red when Bush made the rediculas decisions... and you put Bush back in office and you all regret that decision. Well let's join together and prepare for REAL CHANGE!!!

Mickey

My name is Mary but I'm not married to a man named Joseph nor do I have a child that was conceived through Immaculate Conception!

Go read a book!

3 strikes your out McCain. Senator Obama won he stuck to the issues and he rebuked the Ayers attacks.

Obama for President

I may be new to this but some of the reporters keep saying that McCain wins on "points." What is that exactly? The points that I saw were McCain talking about the same crap that he has been bringing up the entire campaign and he is the reason why the debates go in circles because he keeps bringing up points Obama and everyone else has proven wrong. How does how does this make him win on points? I don't get it!

We need a change right?, so...another 4 years with a republican president...where exactly would the change be?

Obama's a very smart man. He knows how to play the game, and McCain walked right into it. Barack has the intelligence to not only beat his opponents but to be a great president. That's why I'm voting for him November 4th.

Obama/Biden '08

I thought tonight's debate was very funny. McCain doesn't even seem comfortable in his own skin. I liked how Senator Obama kept bringing all of his comments back to the issues that actually face America right now. Senator McCain just seemed like he was getting ready to have a hissy fit.

Goodbye to the Republican party. Goodbye Neo-cons. Goodbye Bush-Cheney. Goodbye McCain-Palin.

You better create a whole new party. Or you will cease to be a political force in America from this point forward. Nobody is buying it any more.

McCain is clearly beat. Be a man and at least talk about the issues. I saw a bumper sticker today. Saying "Vote for McCain and the chick" seriously?

Did you noticed that McCain even stated to qouted "Hillary". Does that mean he has more respect for Hillary then Palin – I DO!!!!!!!

I say out with the ols and in with the new. GOOD BYE McCAIN!!!!!!!!

Hello CHANGE!!!!!

Obama is still all talk. No REAL solutions. McCain 08 in NC.

I believe McCain came out strong but as the debate went on his true colors started showing. Obama missed some opportunities to attack McCain. I believe that we have the opportunity on Nov 4 to put Barack and Joe in the White House. No way, no how, no McCain/Palin ie dumb and dumber; angry and angrier

This will be known as the Angry debate. It was Mad McCain vs. the Obama express. And in the end, it was McCain who lost steam.

Great performance from Barack tonight. He put the Ayres to rest. He completely addressed the abortion issue. However, I am concerned about the poles. I believe that when Americans go behind the curtain there are just some people who will decide that they will not want a black man to be president of the United States. That would be sad because I think that Barack is what America and the world needs. I hope one day America will come to terms with its race issues. Tribalism is killing America. I don't know how they want to police the world and have the nerves to talk about tribal wars in Africa while they have they own brand of tribalism. white tribes Vs. black tribes.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

GO OBAMA, GO BIDEN, GO OBAMA, GO BIDEN!

VOTE EVERBODY OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!

Hey Texas Teacher, Cindy McCain?????

That is exactly the kind of discussion I would expect from a support of the Lord Empty Suit.

Hope,

Change,

McCain = Bush

95% of American will have lower taxes

Give me a break.

Obama is the future and will take this country in the right direction. McCain in an angry old man stuck in the past. Palin is no role model for me or my daughters!

Obama did great tonight
. He will be a great president.

O & Joe!!

It does not really matter how and why President Clinton dealt with deregulation. President Bush has been President for eight years and Democrats could not completely control the Congress until just two years ago. President Reagan did not whine about the cause of Cold War but he just ended it during his term. That's the leadership we definitely need for USA. If President Clinton could prophesy and remove all the economic obstacles for later eight-year Bush administration, why should people have elected a Republican into White House?

Ha ha, Obama did it again!! President Obama in the White House coming Nov. 4th!

Barack is so much more intelligent than McCain and Biden a billion times more intelligent than Palin. Palin voted against special needs, maybe it was before she had a special needs kid.

"WE GOT THEM RIGHT WHERE WE WANT THEM"
What….are you out of your tree, McGeezer
We think that you have been eating Aunt Sarh's Mooseburgers to much.
Now, go to your retirement home and let Cindy paint the town.

You are absolutely correct Lisa. McCain is changing the verbiage, but it's going to bring on the same failed politics that we have all been subjected to for the last 8 years.

I'm asking the CNN Political Panel to interpret McCain's comments. He was backpaddling on issue and very unclear. Is there really a "Joe the plumber"? McCain and Palin has used the "Joe" name during their debate.

McCain was agressive and rude. He interrupted Obama while he was talking. IF...IF McCain become President of the U.S.. how will he effectively communicate with world leaders??

I definitely thought McCain was going to have a heart attack tonight.

Once again typical Roland.....Jargon filled with racial overtones and weak comparisons.....It's 2008 Roland....break out of your Jesse Jackson shell

"Go Senator Obama" I see GA. turning BLUE!

I agree with Lawanda. The Democrats may have gained control recently, but it's the policies the Republicans put into effect before then that are causing the problems today. In other words, it's McCain Supporter's own argument: We're feeling the effects of the previous administration.

I am voting for Mccain the man who can be trusted.

When you continue to be willfully ignorant you don't pay attention to the facts, so you resort to "straight talks" because this is the only way you get the upper hand and refer their opponent as "that one" (this tries to dehumanize the person which will be the undoing of McCain). Both Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin need to realize when they talk about experience, Sen. Joe Biden has more time in the Congress and politics than McCain and Palin combined. McCain is digging a whole. Also, Obama has more experience in community organizing than Palin not just politics. Not to mention the McCain : Obama ratio of missed votes is nearly 3 : 2, but a lot of these were during the campaign trail, so this is hard to quantify whose really missed more. People vote on issues and don't vote on politicians that point out the obvious and telling us that we are "angry" at the government, it's condescending. When a good rookie Quarterback (Obama) plays against a veteran Defense (McCain), when you slow your game down and read attacking blitzes right a rookie can win. Just look at Chicago bears loss to Atlanta Falcons.

I am voting for Mccain a man I can trust.Obama is just talk.

mccain looks like he's on drugs, he rambled, couldn't really stick to what was being discussed. sullen, sarcastic ...

what was that growing on the old man's left cheek?

The argument that eight years of Bush can be blamed on Bill Clinton is laughable at best. If you would have said the first four years I would probably agree. It is utterly moronic that you could draw a line with this comparsion. I am telling you that this whole financial mess lies with the Deregulation of Wall Street. Republicans let this happen and they alone can be blamed for this Mess. The Democrats may have taken over the Congress the past two years, but the damage was done at this was in the works the day gas prices went up and caused everyday people to have to come out with more money than they should have. There was no Bill Clinton in that mess.

Your a Joke

OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT!!! MCCAIN SO BUSY TRYING TO ATTACK HIM WITH NEGATIVE STUFF THAT DOESN'T MATTER, THAT HE DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND WHY HE IS LOSING.
OBAMA HAS BETTER POLICY FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. MCCAIN JUST WANT THE RICH TO STAY RICH.....

GOOD ALWAYS OVER POWER EVIL!

EVERYBODY VOTE EARLY FOR OBAMA! HE WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT!

To McCain Supporter:

No, I'm pretty sure it's Bush's fault.

To the McCain supporter blaming Bill Clinton for the present state of the economy...couldn't Reagan's deregulation be to blame?

McCain is so angry. His body language is exactly what he is like. You can't hide your seIf for very long your true self will always come through. I can even imagine four years of him. What a joke! Sarah Palin you have got to be kidding!

McCain is the most angry and spiteful man I have ever seen. He doesn't answer questions directly, he is constantly talking down to Obama, he isn't debating the issues. Personally I could give a crap less about who did what to whom. I want to know what you are going to do to fix this economic crisis, where I have lost $2k from my 401k in a week. I want to know what you are goign to do to bring our troops home. I want to know what you are going to do about making helathcare affordable. Debate the issues not the fact that your campaign is losing because your an idiot!!!

Once again.. Obama holds the winning belt. McCain please retire.

I can't believe that Mcain just mentioned Canada's health care. At least in cananda no one would loose have to be bankrupt to pay medical bills. We have fine hospitals and walkin clinics everywhere. Shame on the US for not having a good health care plan. I invite Mcain to take a look at canada's health care system. Obama's plan is will work. Mcain plain is only good for the Vet. $5000 sounds more like vet bills for my American bulldog.

McCain did better tonight than the previous debates, but it doesnt make him a winner. I feel like Obama had a better debate and connected more with the average American citizen. Good Luck to both, we still have 3 weeks.

McCain not only whinned over ads and avoided questions being asked but worst of all he never said anything different. He told Obama to not to compare him to BUSH but every policy he stated was from BUSH. Is he really that old and LOST

McCain is a mess! What is with his teeth? and what is he writing on that paper. McPalin will set this country back. We need to move forward. and Maggie – you are a MONKEY... that was the typical right-wing racism that has kept this country confused. McCain is a liar. All of you McCain supporters are lulled inot this false sense of security because he is a Veteran – WELL SO AM I... maybe I should be president!

I personally respect both Senators McCain and Obama very much. Since the economic crisis turns to be the eight-year Bush administration's major outcome, McCain's campaign fell into the dilemma that on one hand, they accused Obama to be a socialist but on the other hand, Republicans drew obvious conflict between the wonderful idea of federal-spending cut and the immediate action to offer huge bank-rescuing package charged to tax payers. McCain's negative tactic, perhaps not deemed successful but understandable and inevitable, would be used due to rather confined theme at the very end.

This is the best, of the three debates. Will it clinch it for McCain? I don't think so. I've decided to go with Obama. He is much clear headed, more detailed, and more presidential in stature. I'm really glad to hear details from both sides though. I find Mccain combatative with strange looks – almost immaturish – to me. It really turned me off , the facial expressions from McCain. I know that shouldn't matter, but I felt put off anyway. I prefer calm, cool, and intellectual. Obama rose above McCain on the same old attacks that have been going on and McCain lost points on bringing up them up here.

Overall, good debates, but Obama, to me gave me what I needed to vote for him.

"bam-bam" my term of affection for him, is going to make us all proud....we still live in the greatest country and together, together, we can turn this ship around.....i'm out family, peace to everyone...

but maggie from 10:03 pm - please get off the drugs and get some help....maybe you should move to alaska...

McCain is talking about Sarah Palin and autism...Her kid has DOWN SYNDROME!!!

if anyone is an elitist, it is McCain. He is all for a privileged few doing well and everyone else can just muddle along and do without. His mindset goes along the lines of "my four and no more".

Hang it up JOHN...This race SHOULD JUST FADE TO BLACK. In Other words it's over. Y'all thought I was making refernce to race as in fade to black Fade to Obama.

LATINOS FOR OBAMA......

No game changer tonight! It's on to the White House for Barack. I'm going shopping tomorrow to get my dress for the party that will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio for President Barack Obama!

Roland feel free to join us!

MCCAIN IS A FAST BLINKING LIAR. HE HAS NO CONTROL OF WHAT IS GOING ON WITH HIS DEBATES OR HIS CAMPAIGN. OBAMA WILL BE THE WINNER AND THE SMARTEST CHOICE.

OBAMA!!

Smug Mac is back! Gotta love how he tries to correct O, rather than listen, then smile like, 'look how good I am'. Then, wow!, what about his last jab...so condescending, smug and arrogant. I AM JOHN MCCAIN...I KNOW IT ALL!!

Oh, now he's almost crying because he knows it's about all over and this is his last ditch.

Gotta respect his military record, but not his present tactics or positions.

Oh Mickey: Since when does a name make you a terrorist? Does that mean that anyone named William Robert (Billy Bob) is a card carrying member of the the KKK?

Also, as a former military man, you either salute (if you are military in uniform) or stand at attention during the National Athem. You put your hand over your heart during the Pledge of Allegience.

Read the constitution. There are two requirements. One he has to be a certain age, I believe 35. Second, must be born in the USA. All this other stuff about how long he served in congress, past jobs, past military experience, etc is not a requirement. Now if you want to consider it in your decision; that's fine. However, that does not make it right and everyone else wrong.

McCain is very uptight! He is very condescending and rude to Obama. HE IS NOT MY FRIEND! My FRIENDS know my name.

my name joe and i am a plumber and please letme make $250,000.00
a year like the other joe the plumber.

Nikki-
So does that mean that the President would need to be a teacher (to help education), a doctor (to facilitate healthcare), a geologist (to deal w/environmental issues), a member of the clergy (to have morals....), I could keep going...
There have been several Presidents w/no military experience. Honestly, a former military man like Sen. McCain seems to neglect and disregard the military ("we'll fight for another 100 years," for example). That is running the military, into the ground. McCain is literally beating the air with very little contact.

Everyone wants to vote for Obama because they think the economy is so bad because of George Bush, but they don't realize we are just starting to feel the affects of the wonderful Bill Clinton and the Democrats. People don't realize we feel the aftershock for many years after that President is gone.

John McCain is a very angry man... it shows in his demeanor... he has contempt for Barack Obama which is obvious. I have had enough of him as a woman.....

Ugh!

What's with McCain's weird laugh?

Anyway, Palin's kid has Down's Syndrome, not autism...

Mcpain...out of touch with mainstream..

Nikki-
So does that mean that the President would need to be a teacher (to help education), a doctor (to facilitate healthcare), a geologist (to deal w/environmental issues), a member of the clergy (to have morals....), I could keep going...
There have been several Presidents w/no military experience. Honestly, a former military man like Sen. McCain seems to neglect and disregard the military ("we'll fight for another 100 years," for example). That is running the military, into the ground. McCain is literally beating the air with very little contact.

McCain is not paying attention to OBAMA during this debate. OBAMA just explained the fine for Joe Plumber/small business–ZERO!!

Even though McCain was SHOCKED to hear that the fine for Joe the Plumber will be ZERO...nil., he continues to tell the American people that Joe Plumber will be fined.
How can you disregard the facts and lie on National TV? Sen. McCain... if you can disregard the facts right on National TV...live TV, what more the facts on the books?

Obama is winning. No question about it. This debate was so clear – McCain repeating his pointless efforts in policies that make no sense and constantly attacking Obama, while Obama stayed firm, calm, collected and focused on his plans on the issues we most care about. You could just see it in McCain's eyes and facial expressions – he was beyond frustrated, impatient, desperate, but most importantly, incompetent and senile. Rolling his eyes at what Obama says – I wonder if he ever watches himself when he's mockingly smiling at Obama.

By the way, did you hear his inept answer as to how Palin would be better for running the country if anything happened to him??

Also, pulling the Palin-special needs-autism card isn't helping his credibility.

He just snorted after laughing at Obama's statement.

Will someone please tell Mcdummy there's a difference between Down's syndrome and autism–because he's apparently as clueless about that as everything else the comes out of his mouth.

to john, it amazing that you typed all that propaganda about obama , seems like you grasping for straws & scampering around without facts/statistics like your "POW".

it's obvious McCain knows nothing about our nation's educational problems. Does he ever even talk to those kids he keeps bringing up? he's such an idiot.

if sarah palin is so concerned about families with special needs, why did she cut funding in her own home state???/

Can John McCain answer a question directly? He looks like he's going to explode!
Sarah Palin is not an expert on special needs kids. She has one. That doesn't make her an expert!!!

Succesfully improving education in our nation involves more than acting as if you are Investing money in school districts and testing the children. It means making certain that children are encouraged to embrace new ideas in a welcoming space with dedicated teachers who love their work. There are satelite schools in this country with succesful students who will become tomorrows leaders. Why not use them as an example?

McCain is indeed quite out of touch with the world. I believe he might be senile...

I'm in high school, and although I miss the election by a few months, if could vote I would be there in an instant for Obama.

If mccain is such hot stuff, maybe he can help me get some money to pay my education loans, buy some food, pay for my lights and buy some gas. But he is 72 years old and out of touch and rich!

why does mccain keep suggesting that obama doesn't understand?? he is so doggone condescending....and nasty. this is what people are sick of!!!!

If McCain would approve stem cell research, he may be able to fix his fat swollen cancer ridden face.

Obama could have agreed to 100 town hall debates and he still would have ran circles around McCain and his radical views. McCain, you may probably never heard of "No child left behind" until now. lol

McCain FINALLY looked at Obama today.

Please... for the American People.... OBAMA IS OUR PRESIDENT!!! GOV. PALIN..... IS A JOKE!!!!

I heard McCain talk of idiology – what kind of ideaology is that?

Mr. McCain, please stop talking about Obama, and start talking about what you are going to do.

JOHN MCCAIN: LOOKED SHOCK W/ OBAMA HEALTH INSURANCE NO FINES, NO FINES JOHN MCCAIN. JOHN MCCAIN, INTERRUPTING, SNARLING, FIGITIVE, GRUMPY, POSTURING, INTERRUPTING MODERATOR, HOT TEMPERED, FUMBLING AROUND, THIS IS NOT A MAN THAT LOOKS PRESIDENTIAL OR ACTS FOR THAT MATTER OF FACT.

MEN OF AMERICA: ASK YOURSELVES THIS QUESTION: DO I MAKE $250K a year, NOT MANY, AND PROBABLY NOT ANY LURKING AROUND IN HERE. SO EVEN SO IF YOU DO< WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH PAYING MORE TAXES ON $250K( THAT IS 20,000+ A YEAR) AND YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH PAYING TAXES. NO THAT IS GREED!!!!!!!! FOR THE ONES OF YOU THAT AREN'T MAKING THAT THEN YOU SHOULD BE STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE TO KICK THE REPUBLICANS out of the WHITE HOUSE AND NOT LETTING MORE GET IN OTHERWISE, YOU CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE AND LET POLLY SUE STAY HOME AND EAT HOTDOGS AT NIGHT AND TERRY WEAR THOSE SAME JEANS AND NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULUM ACTIVITIES BECAUSE YOU CANT AFFORD IT, AND, YOU ARE APPEALING TO SARAH PALIN AND JOHN MCCAIN AND YOU AREN'T MAKING ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR ENDS MEET!!!! I HOPE YOU THINK ABOUT AND ASK YOURSELF THAT VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION. THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE/FAMILY, BECAUSE MCCAIN/PALIN IS NOT YOUR JOE BLOW 6 PACK SYMPATHIZERS AS YOU THINK THEY ARE.

Take a look at the comments from "Peter" So much for the open "free thinking" democrats. If you object, call us racists, point out the hypocrisy, call us names, talk about the issues and tax us more,...so much for diversity!

Mccain was "left behind" tonight !!

What McCain is not willing to make clear about health insurance is this: $5800 IS the average cost of health insurance in the US...for a single adult. For a family, it's $12,000. If you're a single your 'refundable tax credit' would be $2500. However, you will pay tax not only on every dollar you pay for health insurance since McCain wants to take health care purchasing away from employers...no more pre-tax deductions and higher cost for your insurance. Then, he will tax the benefits you get from that health plan. I have one thing to say: "OUCH!" I won't stand for a policy like that. O wants to simply lower our cost...period. How much simpler can you get?

As an Australian watching from the sidelines, I do not understand why the Republicans are not speaking about what really matters to America and the world.

Bill Ayres or the next "Depression"...what's more important?

I hope the USA gets it right...Barack for President!

Wow this debate is showing that McCain is an angry old man.without his own ideas...He can only attack Obama's...He is such a H8ter...envying Obama's eloquence. When wil we hear McCain's ideas? Does he have any? Or will he ask Joe the Plumber...Poor McCAin...grow up..oh but u are already old

It's almost funny to hear so many "conservatives" talk about how dumb the people who support Barack Obama and the Democrats are. There is another way of looking at this election...the American people are sick and tired of you! You had your chance with George Bush and Dick Cheney and you blew it!

Maggie...."Monkey"? Are you serious? Come with something original and more intelligent. It appears to me that McCain is the "monkey" at this point in time....Grow up!!!!

John sounds like he's taking breaths out of an oxygen tank. Obama has gotten under his skin and he is showing it. What will happen if McCain is elected and there is controversy which there always is. Will McCain blow a gasket or will remain Obama-Cool and respond in a sane well thought way.

it's time for mac to call it day...and a career....

I hope Obama bans Foxnews when he's president.

Health insurance for 5800???? Holy cow McCain, where can I sign up for that?!?!?!?! I own my own business and am about to kick-out $1,100 for one month...with a $500 deductible for each member, no preexisting conditions (one of my kids has asthma) covered, and prescriptions not covered until deductible met. Why did I not see this plan when I was looking?

To Howard B. -McCain is not listening now, never will and never has listened to the people. Obama is the future. Old people's ways got us where we are now. Step into now. These "Seniors" aren't going to be here for our future. They do not care about anything but cruising through their "Golden Years" in comfort.

Hello.. Sen. McCain.. "Stell-Cell" tech... is a "GOD SEND "for mankind's good favor of women and man-kind coming together and solving man's "prey's"!! GO OBAMA!!! IT's in the "UNIVERSE"!!!

Wow, I was reading through the comments and out jumped a racist..I knew that these last few weeks would bring them out. Maggie, dear, I dare you to get on national television and call Obama a lying monkey, honey this is a new generation, so bring your ignorance forth and be seen, get on television and say it, I dare you. Christine K, maybe you haven't been keeping up on the news, Palin's husband and she approved of it, is an active member, just recent of an Alaska group that hate America, I guess it is safe to say they are terrorists. Obama was on the board with Ayers, and if Ayers was such a terrorist, why is he not in prison, why is a Professor at a University in Chicago? I think those of you that are stuck on issues that have already been shut down with the help of the media need to maybe look at Obama as a man running for President and not a black man. All of you who are racist, step up and step out, be heard, be seen. What are you afraid of? Show your faces, get on TV and make your points, speak your mind, come on out with it....for those of us who have common sense and who are not of ignorance, get ready because we are going to take a step back to the days of Dr. King.

Obama has it so right. We need to spread the wealth around. From each according to their means. To each according to their needs. Its worked every time its been tried.

McCain has shown how hot headed he really is. He won't allow Obama to complete his statements. McCain is acting as if he is still in high school. Answer the questions directly. We want to hear what you REALLY have to say....... But only if your making sense.

I AM SO GLAD BARACK IS A INTELLIGENT BLACK MAN, AND IS NOT STOOPING TO MCCAINS LEVEL!!!!!!!!

Obama isn't setting McCain up for the rope-a-dope. McCain set himself up for the rope-a-dope. This is what happens when you don't have a clear vision. Obama has remained steadfast since day 1. Has stayed above the fray in the political mudslinging.

Y is Mclame even there...he sound Soooooo Angry...Nap time

McCain is such an angry old man...He is a h8ter and envies Obama's eloquence.....McCain grow up...or when will you?

McCain should "not" use his adopted children to defend his views on Roe vs Wade, he is too old to have kids anyway, that's why he adopted them. Come on McCain, you could do better than that.

i wonderf if mac would reference the "eloquence" of senator obama if he weren't a man of color.....first mac goes on and on that senator obama doesn't "understand" and now he is intimating that he only speaks well, which is "code" and everybody from here to dubai knows it....

well, don't believe me, just ask maggie about her "lying monkey" remark.....

unbelievable....and mac says that the george wallace remarks are beyond the pale....i don't think so.....

McCain looks weird, what's wrong with him. He can not, he can not win this race!

Well, you could have aired your World Series , but I am sure that Senator Obama was not receiving this air time free of charge, so you could have made a decision to not to take his money but I guess Fox overlooked that aspect. They took his money to air the ad so really Fox made a decision to be greedy and not air the World Series, simply because they wanted the money. And I am sure the World Series will be on way into the night.

Obama is trying to stick to the issues that are important to us. McCain is intent on attacking personally Obama. Does anyone really believe that McCain is in touch with what everyday Americans are going through? McCain’s every move is politically motivated.

Obama needs to stay his course. McCain is imploding before our eyes with his angry and condescending comments and erratic body language.

McCain + Palin= a painful demise. As a single mother I am extremely concerned with the present and future state of our country. I refuse to sit idoly by and wathc these two continue to destroy this country. My son, myself and everyone else in this country deserves a fighting chance at the American dream. The only way we are going to get that is by getting Obama and Biden in the White House. Say what you will Republicans, but the fact of the matter is, you are a threat to our country and you must be dealt with accordingly!!

Pleeeese... Sen. McCain is way out of control about we the "American" people who is soooo tired of George Bush and the old World way of these "RACIEST" on going way of the new worldly way of life. Republican are "WAR MONGERS" and anti "CRIST" so called human beings... !!! Sen. Obama.. is "OUR" leader for the future of our "DIVERSED" AMERICA.... AMERICA is different "NOW"!!! GOD BLESS SEN. OBAMA.

I'm listening to McCain, and I'm getting physically nauseous. He does not specify what he wants to do, and his answers are incomprehensible gibberish, spouting false statements and old arguments. I also cannot stand how he continuously interrupts Obama's answers, and how he smirks arrogantly when he's not speaking.

McCain also has no clue of how an economy works. I'll admit, I'm no economical expert, but even I know that without tax money, the government will have no means of providing public services, like roads, hospitals, and education. The big companies and those with large incomes can afford to give taxes and still live in leisure.

sparrowshead:
Thanks for posting that. All of these people want change and believe everything Obama says. They are fixing to get more change than they can handle!

O Lord...I surely don't want an ol man like Mccain telling me what to do with my body. And who the hell is he and the bimbo Sarah Palin to judge me and the decisions I make regarding abortion. Blah on them both!

To Mickey:

I'm sorry, buddy. But if you think someone's middle name makes them a terrorist and/or ineligible to be the president of the US, you're the idiot.

All life is precious–including that of a mother who could die in childbirth.

Imagine this debate between VP candidates

Senator McCain cannot detach himself with Bush administration because they are all republicans. That's the very reason why Republicans cannot avoid negative attacks to avert the tone.

i wonder if mccain knows what he looks like when he makes those faces.....we are witnessing the demise of the mac - and good riddance....where is the john mccain i once respected....

he has become pitiful....

Man, can you believe this, Joe Plumber? It seems 90% of what does is accuse, accuse, accuse, and he doesn't even get his facts straight about O's votes. Holy Moley!

What is McCain doing with that sharpie? Drafting his next negative ad?

Senator McCain is losing the debate. Senator Obama is answering the questions with HIS plan...John McCain answers the question with another red meat attack....

Is he not listening to the people? Would he ever listen to the people when times get tougher?

When Senator McCain gets frustrated, he loses his cool, he gets nervous and stumbles on his words and composure. Will he also be just as nervous when across the table from Putin?

to Sandra......god blees you for this good comments

look at maggie's comments from 10:03 - she represents the best supporters of mccain and palin....

Maggie, can you explain to all us here what you mean by 'monkey'?

Oh, Maggie.

Your inbreeding is starting to show.

$5800 avg for healthcare??? What universe is McCain living in? I am a small business owner who pays the premiums for myself and my family and my ONE employee and her family and I pay $24,000 per year. And that does not include maternity insurance thank God.

WOW!! All of a sudden McSame is a Federalist!! HUH! He's never looked like a Federalist. If he was, he would've never asked for earmarks. Sheesh, John, make sense will ya?

Sen Obama is doing an awesome job. He has kept his cool, he has been forthcoming, he cannot predict what programs he may have to cut until he sees what is proposed in front of him.

McCain is pushing Palin like she is the next best thing to white bread. Give me a break, she is a performer not a reformer. She needs to go back to Wasilla and raise her family.

She's already got a pregnant teen at home – and a special needs child. They need her more than we do.

Does McCain think we are stupid? Palin a reformer. She can't even interview without a script. His town hall meetings have be horrible. How expect us to trust him when he lies like a rug... Also he entertains racists and allows them to say remarks about a whole race of people. He is suppose to be a leader. Can't wait till he is voted out of the senate also. The race of people he is exploiting are Americans too.

McCain is a desperate canidate. Standing back throwing useless punches as Obama sticks the sure jabs with poise and confidence. Thats leadership pal.

$5000 for health care??!??! The only dr. that $5000 would cover is Dr. Doolittle! Having a baby costs over $12 grand, I guess John McCain will give me the other $7k.

I really would have like for Obama to just say, Palin is not V.P. or qualified. She has no , no skills.

This is McCain's opportunity to show our country that he deserves to be President of the United States. Sad to sounds like a recording. He isn't telling us anything different, but is making points to hit Obama with sly comments. Obama seems to be standing firm on what he wants to do.

Nikki–

Neither Lincoln nor FDR had military experience. They remain two of our most idealized presidents.

MCCAIN IS A MESS!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

If Mr. Obama answers the questions asked, then why is McCain still asking them??? Seems to me that McCain is just on a desparate attack mode with no regard for the American people. YOU GOT SCHOOLED OBAMA STYLE!!!!

Nikki –

1. It's "How in the world"

2. It's "Commander in Chief".

3. Presidents who were never in the military.

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
Martin Van Buren
Grover Cleveland
William Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Warren Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
Bill Clinton

Some of our best and brightest.

Tonight Mccain is not getting it. I don't understand why he keeps going back and forth.

If Obama wins, we will have a lying monkey for president.

Roland ! Please can you do me the dance you did at the democratic convention? I will dance along at home here in Japan!I will be waiting.

Sorry, McCain, Palin will never be a role model for me or my daughters. Wink wink. btw, how does anyone take someone seriously when they are smiling and giving the American public a wink and a smile.

McCain has never had to look for private health insurance, neither did his dad or grandfather. What does he know about joe the plumber's situation!

It is very clear that McCain's approach to everything is reactive. Wait til you have a problem and then react in extreme fashion. Obama is proactive; he thinks ahead and understands how to speak up ahead of time, and respond when the need arises, but in a very calm, calculated way. McCain follows his panic, fear and anger.

This is the temperament issue that makes McCain unqualified.

The other is that McCain, even though he's been adequately repudiated, he still misrepresents and maintains his failed point. This is the definition of a buffoon.

McClumsy and McFailin' are the riskiest choice...if you want to be afraid of something, that's the problem. But, let's not worry about that; let's vote for the truly apt and qualified, O & Joe, and get this country back on track!

Roland, I really appreciate hearing your viewpoints. It's great to see somebody truly speak their mind...and make sense at the same time. Jesus bless you, man!

McCain really likes to talk to Joe the Plumber, what about the American people?

Palin ??? How scarey....

When the conversation turns to Radical Religions,forget Islam, Palins Pentecostal upbringing will ALWAYS affect her decisions.

She aligns herself with seccesionists in Alaska, abuses her power as a Governor, apparently knows nothing about birth control, hands her youngest off to her daughter, NOT her husband, and states she wants to deny any woman the right to control her own body.

Funny, I've never heard her speak up for womens rights in her short, limited political avocation.

Yet some folks believe she is qualified to be VP ?

Hilarious !!!

WOW I am like a little Joe the plummer and not feeling like giving all of my money to OBAMA. WHAT A HORRIBLE Plan to take away money from small business....
McCain got my vote on this debate! TO all the JOE's out there we need to stand up against OBAMA and vote McCain!!!!

From now on it is NOBAMA for me!!!!!!!

Actually, the reason the president is the Commander-in-Chief is so that there is CIVILIAN control of the military. Read a history book.

It is about time, we tell John Mccain we are all so sorry for him and his scars, but the negative campaigning is beginning to scar all of us.
Barack Obama will NOT raise taxes on 95% of us... we all get it......why can't John Mccain. He said Barack was ready ro measure the drapes, but after tonites debate I think "joe the plumber" is going to be asked to change out the bathroom fixtures.

McCain is pathetic!!! Obama will come out on top! Obama/Biden 08/12

So Nikki......you therefore didn't vote for George Bush by any chance, who dodged military service..............where is Sarah Palin's military experience, since there is a good likelihood that McCain won't live out his term ! Get real!

Obama wouldn't even qualify to be his own body guard because of his ties to terrorist. With a midlle name of "Hussien" who do you idiots think your voting for ??? The man won't even cover his heart during our countries song. You liberals will never change. Obama had only been in the senate for 143 days when he started to THINK about the presidency. 143 days of leadership is what you voting for and a professinal BS con man. Not saying McCain is much better but at least he has SUM experiance. Have a great evening and I love this country. May we all stand behid our next president whoever it may be

PALIN NOT QUALIFIED TO RUN A DAYCARE SHE NEED ONE WITH ALL THE BABY IN HER HOUSE. OBAMA HAS EXPERIENCE IN FOREIGN EXPERIENCE SHE DON'T HAVE ANY O NO.MCCAIN DIDN'T ASK THE QUESTION ABOUT CAN SHE STEP IN IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO HIM. HE DIDN'T ANSWERS. SHE NOT QUALIFIED .

Jon,
Have listened to any of the things Obama has said? Obviously you are either hard of hearing or have selective listening so I won't be upset at you for not knowing what you're talking about.

McCain is sp petty. If people do not see him for what he really is, then we will definitely be in a mell of hess if people vote for him for Presidents. He is so transparent about his pettiness is evident. He is ticked off because Barack Obama has raised more money by middle America supporting change. He is ticked because Middle America is about supporting someone that is for them and not for their own selfish motives. Stick to the issues and tell us what we need to hear. McCain is a spoiled rotten child in the playground that is not getting his way. I am appalled at the smugness of his air on the debate as he watches Barack's answer the questions, he is so very petty. I am one that will do all that I can to see change in this country. John McCain is very very petty.

Roland is right! Watch McShame in the debt – he is an idiot and acting like an fool, watch his body and facial movements. McSame thinks he is winning up guess again! Oh and to all the Mcdiots who support McSame – you will need a crying towel on November 4th.

Why is McCain so negative? Do we really want a President that is that angry and mentally unstable. It appears that McCain has no ideas about how to change anything, he is just negative and disgruntled!
And what is with his odd faces he keeps making. It looks as if he is gearing up to show us all just how unstable he is! He blinks enough for all of us watching too...a clear example of lies, and uncertainty~

Obama handled himself really well when the issue was mentioned-Got back to the issues!

I would love to open a ticket for:::NONE OF THE ABOVE.
These two characters are a joke... What happened to candidates who actually cared about the American People???MCCain looks like he just had wisdom tooth surgery and talks like that. Obama looks like a scared child answering a superior...(Who is not his superior). Can we, as people in America, have a decent candidate run for our MOST prestigious office, that does not look like an uniformed lost little girl being politically correct, after having oral surgery!!!

I love how McCain supporters are citing Barack's lack of experience as a reason to back McCain.

I'm sorry, but you've got a woman on your ticket who can't even name a written source she uses to stay on top of the issues. She can barely form a coherent sentence without some serious coaching and practice. Isn't your argument of Barack's inexperience a bit ridiculous when you look at her vacant stare?

Denunciation of Obama and the implied racial implications would suggest that the McCain camp trying to Distract voters from the real issues like the economy and healthcare. The derogatory statements made by Palin are inflammatory. If you read between the lines Palin is promoting racism. To demean and demoralize a presidential candidate to this degree is not acceptable.

Dear Red States,

Yes, we do think you are all ignorant rednecks.

Sincerely,

Blue States

I think Obama has truly showed poise and dignity when asked a question. McCain lacks composure and respect. He certainly seems wreckless when he chose Palin as his running mate!!!! He is very bitter and would certainly make me nervous a president of the United States. We need someone who can inspire America, who is intelligent, makes good decisions, and who would certainly look out for middle income family. That is why my vote is for Obama. Obama 08!!!!!

Could John McCain at least give us a straight answer? I haven't heard one answer that tells us how he is going to "change" anything. He dances around and tells of Obama's faults hoping people will forget that he really has no plans to back up his push for our country. I might be able to give him a little credit if he had some answers but babble just doesn't do it for me.

Obama's wife is not proud of America
His Paster does not like America
His Friends bomb America

The good news is he is elected you will feel the same way

he is playing the victim and sending 7K from people who earn money to people who don't work is brbin gthe electorate

McCain fell for it!. The bait worked!.

John McCain is doing a better job tonight but he still comes across as negative and frustrated. He keeps criticizing what's wrong with Obama's policies but is not mentioning any of his own. It's real easy to criticize someone else's ideas but don't offer any of your own.

You go President Obama

From what I have heard from the two candidates, I have no doubt Obama understands the economy better then McCain do. Obama you have my vote!

McCain is really pathetic. Because he didn't get his way about the town hall meetings he has license to go negative? He sounds like a petulent, spoiled little boy.

OBAMA IS WIN MCCAIN ACTING UNBALANCED LIKE SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIM.

Nikki, if you look through history at our presidents, you will note that many of them have never served in the military: Bush, Clinton, Reagan to name only a few and they managed to be able to command the military.

The winner of 2008 US presidential election is : OBABIMADEN!

did I hear McCain say about Palin that she's a "BREAST of fresh air"???

I hope all you believers in Obamas "Change" take a good hard look at the completely nasty things this board is polluted with

If thats your idea of change, you can keep it

why is John McCain so negative? Although we all know that Sara Palin is in no way qualified to be president of the US, Obama was courteous when talking about her. We all know that Joe Biden is more than qualified to become president but McCain immediately went to the negative.

I cannot stand Roland Martin. He is an idiot.

See, there you go; If it was McCain that mentioned the word rope, the dems would scream racism. But it's O.K for "you people" to say it.

if palin is like a breath of fresh air, i don't want to breathe.

McCain is using the republican playbook of scare everyone, shock and awe. Well my friends its not working we are too smart this time to fall for that garbage.

Go Mccain......
How and the world could we seriously want someone who knows nothing about this country's military to be our COMMANDER IN CHEIF..Get real people...TO RUN the US MILITARY YOU SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO ATLEAST HAVE BEEN IN THE MILITARY..IT"S COMMON SENSE!!!

If Senator Barack is a terrorist and doesn't care about this country and Ayers, a professor at a US University, is a terrorist, what does that say about the security of this country. Further more, McCain is all about "war" and knows nothing else. Just listen to him speak. "fight", "war", "enemies". Along with financial stability, this country needs peace. Too many lives have been lost. Last, but not least, Sarah Palin is a fighter, too. America has too many children who will grow up without knowing their father and mother. This country will never be at ease because of the harted of difference that exists and has always existed especially toward Blacks. To all the white who see no color, May God be with you! We all have the same blood running through our veins. Hatred is destruction and God is angry. He has all power. So, to all you folks out there who go to church and preys, do you still have hatred in your hearts? If so, you don't know God. Love and Peace and Prosperity.

McCain, swears he knows the facts about Ayers, my question is to him, was he there, was he a witness, anything?

It's clear that McCain is grasping at straws. He's against the ropes and he's trying to throw anything he can at Obama. The problem is, as soon as he throws it out there, it disintegrates. He needs to stop repeating the same old lines and come up with actual answers to the big problems.

john maccain is one-dimensional, doesn't listen to facts that differ from hi s own, and does not want to talk about the economy. He also doesn't understand, apparently, that Obama is able to spend lots of money on campaigns because the American people are investing in him, and not in mccain.

I think John McCain is loosing it. I want to hear about issues. Ronald Regan palled around with monkeys, yet the country feels he was one of our best President.

McCain is so pathetic and the sad part is that there are people out there who feels that he is perfect for the job. Look at his choice for a running mate!

are joe the plumber and joe six-pack the same?

How dare ACORN help register minority voters! That's fraud against the republican party.

Speaking as a Veteran, one who protested Vietnam right up to when I turned 18 and enlisted, as a Civil RIghts Activist since the late '60's, I hope that McCain tries to inject the WIlliam Aryes into tonights debate.... and that Senator Obama looks McCain stright in the face and says " Yes, I know him, and I'm glad I do"

I can't condone his actions, but he does stand as a symbol for change.

For a time, the Weather Underground were folks heroes to some of us.

By the way, does being a terrible pilot really qualify McCains bid for the Presidency ??

Does being labled reckless "push the envelope" flier ? ( He tended to crash most of the planes he flew )

Does being censured by his own peer group for "poor judgement" make him more likely to make responisbile decisions ?

McCain pretty much rode his families Navy rep to his rank, then screwed the pooch after he got it.

So, this Veteran will take HIS scars and support Obama.

Obama has never had any executive experience in an elected political position where we can see the documents that show the evidence of his leadership style. Whatever he did with the unrepentant terrorist Ayers on that board is being covered up by Obama. Why? Is he ashamed? Why doesn’t the media demand those records? This man may be elected as our next president, and yet we are witnessing an all out cover up. Obama is more like a Nixon than a Kennedy. Obama's lack of executive experience makes him less qualified than Palin for the job. She has shown great poise in spite of all the pathetic personal and partisan attacks on her and all women. This will be the second time I vote for a woman on the national ticket as I voted for Mondale-Ferraro in 84. Obama has become too negative in his attacks against McCain-Palin.

McCain is not being truthful about having repudiated everything negative that has been yelled about Barack Obama at his rallies. He only started to make a weak stand in the last few days. He and Sara
Palin are a matched pair and tend to rewrite things to their own benefit despite the actual facts disputing their stance.

If the plumber was working a few years ago (when he was not making as much
money as he is now), and if he were paying taxes on Obama's plan,
the guy would have saved the $250,000 + that he needs for his new
business, and he would not be complaining about not having enough money
due to paying higher taxes.

Nobody has to set John McCain up for an argument....he's willing to argue about anything. America, do we want an angry man in the Oval Office. Watching the debate and he is argumentive...and whiney...about everything.

I almost feel sorry for McCain....he's so pathetic!!!!

Obama is doing great tonight! He was trying to address McCain and talk to him while McCain just sat there and kept doodling on his yellow pad...that is so tacky and rude. I guess he has to keep his head down because he knows hes in the wrong!
Go Obama/Biden 08

Barack really needs to get his game on!!

hopefully obama will help you spell PLUMBER

To John:

Please point me at the evidence. Don't just say it. Show me.

Unfortunately our country is headed to socialism with Obama as President. It's a reality based on his positions on things. Does anyone else see the issue here?

He wants to tax "everyone" – don't think 95% of Americans are getting a cut. Hell – he has raised the ceiling on campaign ceiling by not sticking to federal funding limits. He could have asked his supporters to send all the money to the US treasury.

Obama frankly scares the hell out of me.

He is stilll using that same ald "POW" mess. WHe has the scars to prove what? Agreeing with his party on the Vietnam War/POW?

McCain must be hard of hearing or really dense when he incorrectly comments on Obama's tax plan over and over again. He appears very edgy and ready to show us how unbalanced he truely is tonight!

Democrats have been in control the past two years and the evidence shows that they are guilty for this financial mess - they are too stubborn to admit this is all their fault - Dodd, Pelosi, Frank, Reid and Obama continue to arrogantly act like they are totally innocent. I know Fanny and Freddie gave Obama over $100k. Why don't the guilty admit it? Since they will not, why should I trust them with another 2 years? No way. The Democratic contol has not worked. We need a change. That's why I will vote McCain-Palin.

To everyone screaming 'Socialist':

Ahem. Your government, this week, used taxpayer money to purchase stock in private companies. In other words, they NATIONALIZED them. Guess what that is? That's SOCIALISM! Don't believe me? Look up nationalization on wikipedia. Right there, on the left sidebar, in big red letters, is the tag Socialism. How do you reconcile that? You scream socialist like it was a dirty word at one man, and let it happen every day with people you voted for. Congratulations. You are turning your country into the very thing you claim to hate.

For the more educated of you, that's called cognitive dissonance. Look that one up too.

I agreed, not just Obama set McCain up his supporters are too. McCain should not attack Obama like they urged him to.

Go Barack!!!! I really don't feel like listening to Mccain lie tonight.

Obama is a socialist. Obama wants to take Joe the plummer to the cleaners.

"Jesus christ was a community organizer, pontius pilate was a governor" .

I cannot logically find any reason Obama has the qualifications nor the experience nor the "dedication" to the United States of America to be considered as a candidate to become President of the United States of America. I feel Obama has an agenda. Who is behind his agenda? And I'm not sure Americans recognize that this man came from nowhere and I also wonder who is really behind his insurgence to be our Commander In Chief. I also wonder who ultimately owns CNN, ABC and other Main Stream Media. They seem to have Obama already in the Whitehouse. Why?

Sandra for Obama/Binladen wants me to read fact check. I did and I discovered that it's almost as biased as you are Sandra. I like to read what everyone has to say, I'm not limited to getting all my news through a biased liberal filter. If there is nothing wrong with using people like Ayers, who is an unrepentant Bomber, to rise to the top of the American political scene, then Obama, if elected, will be a dangerous role model for future politicians. If the path to the US presidency is best achieved by being pals with people like Ayers and Rezko this is not a good thing.

TO the blogger who made a statement regarding AIP – IT WAS A lie created by a right wing organization. Per AP (American Press) . They should take the time to read the other news besides FOX or something on the internet. PLEASE People learn the art of researching a topic before you discuss it.

You couldn't have said it better, Martin. McCain has no route to victory... aside from said routes that he has closed himself, Obama has a stronger counterattack to what's left.

As Carville has stated since the post-analysis of the second debate, Obama WILL win in November, and he and I needn't polls to see that. This country is tired of Republican policies and governing. This country wants change.

Obama/Biden '08; prosperity is ahead of us, people!

Joe Werzberger of Ohio?
Let's get a fact check on John Mccain immediately. I want Joe Werzberger to call CNN, now.
Joe the Plumber..

the only reason the liberal press and media is trying to buy this election

Roland you did it again, you know how to bring words out that can destroy people. Obama will do the same thing. He willgive it to Mcclain and he won't know what hit him. He is blinking his eyes and trying to the sympthay bit. Got to go and listen to the debate. be back latter.

Hey Freedom. That was a very heartwarming story about McCain's adventures in captivity. I just don't care. I'm trying to figure out how enduring torture qualifies you to run a nation. It doesn't disqualify you either...don't get me wrong. HOWEVER, my common sense sometimes runs wild (go figure) and makes me focus more on relevent issues. I have seen with my own two eyes a lack of honor in John McCain evidenced in this campaign. He has no respect for Obama and very little regard for blacks in general. Why the hell would we need a holiday for that uppity n-– Martin Luther King anyway?! McCain was right!
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chris rock said it best:
" I am voting for THE GUY, who has only one house".

This presidential election is like a mirror of the real america. Yes, we enjoy entertainment. Yes, that entertainment tends to demeans a specific person or topic. Simutaneously, however, we also know that there are issues that need to be addressed and when you put up petty information and attacks against one or another rather than address these problems, you can expect your credibility to drop. Both candidtates are guitly of such attacks against one another, McCain more so than Obama (who has ads up actually stating, even if vaguely, his position on the economy. Constructive politicing so to speak). It is because of the negativity emanating from McCain's end that he attracts negative company, and that I am Voting for Barack Obama.

WAKE UP AMERICA-A MAN WITH NO EXPERIENCE IN THE WHITEHOUSE? WITH ALOT OF MESSES TO CLEAN UP,AND NOT MUCH KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO DO IT. LET'S ADMIT IT,MANY ARE VOTING FOR HIM BECAUSE OF RACE,RATHER THAN EXPERIENCE.
WHAT A POOR POOR CHOICE FOR MANY AMERICANS. TRUTHFULLY NOBAMA IS NOT SINCERE,HE TALKS THE TALK,AND IF WINS WON'T WALK THE WALK.
WAKE UP AMERICA0IT'S A NO-BRAINER
MCCAIN/PALIN
HE WILL GET IT DONE NAND CHANGE AMERICA0HE IS A MAN OF WORD AND INTEGRITY!

If McCain is so eager to bring up Ayers, then I believe Obama has a full and clear path to ask his counterpart about the recent tone and absolutely disgraceful remarks at his rallies.

Senator McCain, it's dishonorable and downright ignorant. You and that hater-mongering running mate of yours, should be ashamed of yourselves.

they should've picked with Ron Paul...

Accusing API of colluding with American internet bloggers in an effort to bring down her husband, Mrs Obama said she decided to call API because of what she termed, API’s help to spread rumours created by American bloggers and other racist media outlets in their efforts to damage a black man’s name, saying she hopes African Media was mature enough to be in the front to give unwavering support to her husband, a man Africans should identify themselves with.
When API told her that our online news media was only relaying what the American Bloggers and other media outlets had discovered through their investigations, Mrs Obama was angered and she came out loud with the following: “African press International is supposed to support Africans and African-American view,” and she went to state that, “it is strange that API has chosen to support the racists against my husband. There is no shame in being adopted by a step father. All dirt has been thrown onto my husband’s face and yet he loves this country. My husband and I know that there is no law that will stop him from becoming the president, just because some American white racists are bringing up the issue of my husband’s adoption by His step father. The important thing here is where my husband’s heart is at the moment. I can tell the American people that My husband loves this country and his adoption never changed his love for this country. He was born in Hawaii, yes, and that gives him all the right to be an American citizen even though he was adopted by a foreigner; says Michelle Obama on telefon to API.”

McCain wants to OBTAIN WORLD DOMINATION through WAR.

To the lying dogs who cut my comment. I hope some day you understand how important an unbiased, free media really is. How do you sleep at night?

Now you, John..... Sheeesh! Someone tell these Republicans they are not fooling anyone! Seriously.... do you honestly think anyone here believes you are just regular people! Really.... pheww... the stench of desperation is obscene!

OBAMA-BIDEN '08!!

McCain is too old. Clearly. Palin is bush all over again. Do you really want four more years of what we have now?

Latinos para McCain..... Now listen, McCains.... this is not your forum.... Stick to your Cronies!

I teach predominately Latinos and Black Students. Latinos are for Obama.... get real!!! They aren't rich.

I am watching Project Runway.
I know who I'm voting for
GO BARACK!!!!!!!

McCain wants to OBTAIN WORLD DOMINATION through WAR

"Obama is not doing crap. He is a crony that changes his policies depending who is in the audience.

Obama will lead this Country into destruction with his radical ties and views.

Country First-Go McCain"

Just like McCains ties to radical groups along with Palin? \Oh thats right. You forgot those....

McCain is a disgrace to this nation. Yes, he is a POW and we respect forf this. But, his behavior lying and insulting Obama makes him an idiot. After Palin's nomination he lost all credibility. Palin is a street thug. checkout http://www.palinaspresident.com. you get the picture.

McCain is a grumpy old man

He is like that mean grandpa that everyone hates.

Stop bashing Obama and get back to his own policies. its the only way he will be able to win.

DAVID Shawn.... you must be of that 5% of the wealthiest.... wait a minute..... Cindy McCain? Is that you again, Girl???

Obama has a good chance tonight. If McCain doesn't do anything to spur the independents on the economy then his campaign just forfeited the race.

The choice is clear. Someone with common sense who really understands what is needed to correct the direction we are headed, or a team of so called mavericks who admits they don't know anything about how the economy works , and someone who says New Hampshire is in the Northwest???? Are you kidding me

Lets get real – McCain/Palin is worse than Bush/Cheaney

We don't need two more dummies in the Whitehouse

The policies of Obama and the Democratic Party have failed again. When Ohio had Republican Taft as Governor and a Republican controlled US Congress we had 5% unemployment, now with Democrat Gov. Strickland and a Democratic controlled US Congress, Ohio now has over 7% unemployment. The Democrats have had enough time. It is time for a change from their failed policies that forced banks to loan money to people without a job. We need people in office that are proven bipartisan like McCain who has a proven record of bringing people together. Obama is the most partisan politician in America, and we can’t afford an inexperienced “ruler wanna be” that will not work with all Americans.

I read the comments from Gary at 5:45 and a few others that seem to echo such anger, hate and bias. I would like us all to respect our constitiutional rights to speech and the privilage to vote. All of the comments about Obama trying to create a socialist society also baffle me. My understanding of a fundamental socialist belief is that power and wealth is concentrated among a smaller segment of our society and this sect also controls capitalism. Even with the recent growth of millionaires/billionaires don't we already have an uneven distribution of wealth and it's not all by hard work (more screw manipulation). The wealth does not trickle down, that BULL and is that not a fundamental Republican belief– the party in control now. There a many more citizens in the poor and lower economic ranks than in the elite.

Experience has not done anything for me, I need a change. The fears I don't know are not greater than the fears I face now in our country–economic problems, national security, racial discord, poor domestic job prospects, outsourcing, failing schools...need I go on.

This debate will be boring. McCain will bury himself when he brings up Acorn or AYERS or Wright. You most likely will get boos from those attending.
I wonder how McCain will bring these irrelevant topics up during this debate when its going to be focus on the Economy and domestic issues...

"My friends, the American economy is stronger then ever...
NOW Obama..THE ONE! What's your ties with Ayers, Acorn, Wright and the known Universe..."

Obama is not doing crap. He is a crony that changes his policies depending who is in the audience.

Obama will lead this Country into destruction with his radical ties and views.

Country First-Go McCain

If anybody is in touch with new America it is Martin-he stands out in midst of stale political team on TV. Just like McCain who has been in Washington for ever a lot of these pundits have been on TV for far too long. They understand very little of new America let alone issues and concerns of voters.

JOHN.... You need to go read fact check .Your comments are stupid.One thing about the republican they find everything wrong with what others do but not what they do NO PROBLEM!!!.John MSANE voted for derugulation with his cronies because it help them.What Sen. soon to PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA does is take on real issues and McSane talks about nothing...GET OVER IT !!! We need help with the economy and your McSANE HAS NO ANSWERES......

Democrats have the corner on hate speech. Many of you sound like you are filled with hate for McCain-Palin. You are hypocrites if you do not see how ugly your attacks are worded. Why are your attacks against McCain-Palin so personal? You have yet to make a single valid point that convinces me of the validity of your attacks. Palin is far more qualified than either Obama or Biden to lead. Palin has been elected to and successfully served as an executive leader of a city and a state. Something neither Obama nor Biden have done. Both McCain and Palin are proven bipartisan leaders. Obama and Biden are two of the most partisan Senators in the US. The questions regarding Obama's relationships with unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers (who tried to murder people) are valid issues, not negative politics. The Ayers issue was originally brought up by Hillary during the Democratic debates.

Here we go. Speculation, conjecture.

McCain should be himself.. He is an angry senior. He should just do what he does best... and go out ORIGINAL.
This fake soft voice and gentle understanding is exhausting to me.

He needs to let it rip. The end is nigh–November 4– its time to throw it all out there and fight like a tiger.

Well, no matter what McCain decides. I am still voting for Obama.

Vote Obama/Biden 08

NObama '08 America will be screwed if he's elected.

In 1995 Barack Obama sought out the New Party’s endorsement for his 1996 state senate run. The New Party was a Marxist political coalition whose objective was to endorse and elect leftist public officials. He was successful in obtaining that endorsement, and he used a number of New Party volunteers as campaign workers. Most New Party members hailed from the Democratic Socialists of America and the militant organization ACORN. The party’s Chicago chapter also included a large contingent from the Committees of Correspondence, a Marxist coalition of former Maoists, and Communist Party USA members

ok time for me to run, 10 minutes till the "GREAT DEBATE".
see y'all afterwards. GO OBAMA!!!!!!!

peace

GO BARACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think a few of you, might want to consider going back to school and learn how to spell! VOTE INDEPENDENT (former democrat). Go Ralph Nader.....

I wonder if Bsrack Obama will expose the fact that John McCain sat on the board of a really right wing society that supplied arms to the contras, and they also were known racist and anti-semetic, I wonder. Also lets look at the report that Rick Sanchesz did on Sarah Palin and the Alaska Independent Party. She is someone who supported Alaske seceding the nation – how American is that? They are not putting country first, just themselves. If McCain dares to go there, I hope that Obama takes off the gloves and leaves both McCain and Palin on the ropes with all of their lies and misrepresentations.

If McCain brings up Ayers, Obama can bring up the (much more anti-American) AIP, or perhaps the World League for Freedom and Democracy.

If McCain brings up ACORN, Obama can bring up the simple fact that ACORN registers EVERYONE, Republican and Democrat, and mention McCain's support for their organization (which dwarfs Obama's, incidentally).

If McCain brings up Wright, Obama can bring up Hagee, Parsley, Falwell, Palin's witch-hunter pastor, and Vogler ("the fires of hell are frozen glaciers compared to my hatred for America" makes Wright's few statements seem tame).

See where I'm going with this? For all the "OBAMA HAS RADICAL TIES" garbage, McCain is swimming in people with connections to the Burma dictatorship, Saddam's Iraq, secessionist loonies, pastors blaming gays for hurricanes and terrorist attacks, a running mate who (despite her sincerest outright lies) was found guilty of abusing her power and violating ethics laws...

If McCain tries to take the low road, Obama will annihilate him.

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Obama's gonna throw a rope around a dope tonight. Guess who ?

Well, just because I hang out with intraveneous drug users doesn't mean I do it, and just because I hang on the street with "hos" doesn't mean that I sell my body to whomever, RIGHT? Yeah,right. I don't hang with these people because we don't have anything in common and I find their behavior deplorable. Obama is full of it! Wake up America! Character DOES matter.

Voters should remember the last eight years and a famous Bushism...Fool me once, shame on you. Shame on... Fool me twice... You can't be fooled again.

Please America – let's not get fooled again. The change we need is four years too late, but better late than never.

Vote Obama

You all talking about the "moment". Is McCain going to have a Malox moment?

It looks like Jeremiah Wright was just the tip of the iceberg. Not only did Barack Obama savor Wright’s sermons, Obama gave legitimacy — and a whole lot of money — to education programs built around the same extremist anti-American ideology preached by Reverend Wright. And guess what? Bill Ayers is still palling around with the same bitterly anti-American Afrocentric ideologues that he and Obama were promoting a decade ago. All this is revealed by a bit of digging, combined with a careful study of documents from the Chicago Annenberg Challenge, the education foundation Obama and Ayers jointly led in the late 1990s.
John McCain, take note. Obama’s tie to Wright is no longer a purely personal question (if it ever was one) about one man’s choice of his pastor. The fact that Obama funded extremist Afrocentrists who shared Wright’s anti-Americanism means that this is now a matter of public policy, and therefore an entirely legitimate issue in this campaign.

This is what Sarah Palian want. She and her husband have an hiden agenda, that why she did not blink on the chance to be VP, she already abuse her power, what would she do in the white house, when Todd want to run the country his way.

God Bless you Senator Obama and God Bless America!

O and Joe '08

we the people of what we call this great nation must no matter
what happen on this debate tonight Senator Obama from day
one even through the primaries has prove him self if we want
a correction in this country we must make the change what we
need to understand is Senator Obama is our front man but
we have to back this man now and through out his tearm if
we do the right thing folk keep asking what has he done?
the most important thing the Senator has done is to stand
up for people like you and I to say enough is enough and
we have had enough its not about the Senator he can say
hegot his and we got ours to get but he is on the front line for
Americans that have to get up and go to work think about your
children foget about hate for you who are hateing because
you will be hearting to

Whatever happens tonight in this debate, Obama supporters must not allow themselves to become conplacent! We need to come out in such numbers that there can be doubt as to what We, the People, have said. The Vote is our only voice... and we have to come out so strong that the Republicans CANNOT STEAL another ELECTION!

Ayers, ACORN.... just a smoke screen.... stay vigilant, People!
Obama/Biden 2008 and 20012!

For all you so-call Christian for Palin, I am a Christian myself, I the LORD Himself tell us that if you cannot be faithful over a few things you will not be given alot, she abuse her power as Gov, she must not get aniwhere close to the White House.

All i gotta say is : Nixon, Bush Senior, and Dubya.

Do we really need another one of these vile,dishonest, lying republicans in the White House? PLease!

Barack Obama's presidency was pre-destined. Mark my words.. Acorn, Rev. Wright, Ayers, McCain/Palin, Bill O'Reilly, Hannity & Colmes will not stop his PRESIDENCY.

It was pre-destined when Barack Obama was born. Mark my words.

obama do us all a favor and step down. My dog has more experience then you do. VOTE INDEPENDENT (former democrat)

???Barack Obama is our generation's Bobby Kennedy.???

Excuse me. I think I am going to be sick.

Oh and by the way Senator McCain, none of my fellow law students care too much about Ayers when they try to get a bar loan to take the February bar exam and realize that none of the lenders are lending out any money. Three years of law school down the tubes and your campaign is still ranting about things that aren't relevant.

Hello Republicans. If any of you have daughters or women anywhere in your family I have a warning for you. If, God forbid, your daughter/wife/mother happens to be the victim of a sex crime and is raped, Mrs. Palin wants to MAKE your family accept any potential babies. If you want to though, you also have the priviledge of carrying this baby (along w/ the emotional trauma) for nine months and giving it up for adoption. How lovely!

Very interesting, I like the speculation.

Why are some americans just stupid?Claim to be the greatest nation on earth,yet $47 million of them donot have health insurance.Americans should just be modest and not live beyond their means.They should also not see themselves better than the nationalities of other nations.At the moment,america doesn´t have anything to be proud of.The uneducated whiteman is the filthiest of all scums.What a nation!

I do hope that McCain shows us his hot temper! A co-worker of mine, STRONG Republican will NOT vote for McCain because he witnessed the temper first hand. He's casting his first Democrat vote at 53 years old.

John McCain losing his temper with world leaders is NOT what America needs nor wants!

I am casting my vote on Friday! Yeah!

Obama/Biden are doing a terrific job running their campaign. They are real, smart,articulate,
On the other hand, Palin/McCain are doing a poor job running thier campaign. McCain keeps making poor decisions starting with Palin. Dropping out of states(quitting),repeating known lies,inciting potential violent acts with more lies.The GOP put us in a terrible position with Palin as VP-that is the most important fact.

Go Barack Go
Virginia you better show up NOV 4TH
you NC!!!!!!!!!

For a man that talks about the arm forces so much it would seem like McCain would come up with a better Strategy. Obama has clearly put some thought and preparation is to his speech. First thing the armed forces teach you is Strategic positioning which McCain does not seem to know how to use. It goes something like this. Strategic positioning research is conducted to determine whom the customers of your product/service are and what should be told about the product or service to get them to buy from you. Finding the right target and message to build your marketing plan can be crucial in the success of your product.

I agree with Martin, that Obama is just waiting for McCain to make a mistake tonight.

Obama has electrified America and the world! This is the best thing to happen to America in a long time. And it may put a few extra smiles on the faces of people suffering around the world.

It will be great having someone with a mind and feelings running the show!

Lou Dobbs (the fake patriot he is) will loose ratings with things running the way they should be.

I guess this evenings debate is going to be B-O-R-I-N-G unless McVain starts "fighting". I, personally, would like for him to show his true temper and let it all out in order that we may clear the air and listen to the POTUS without any "distractions". PLEASE let the next 3 weeks go fast so we can stop this madness! If people have not made up their minds yet, DON'T BOTHER TO VOTE! You are either NOT listening or you are ignorant. Think about that...

I just read that McCain received free cell phone towers from both Verizon and AT&T. Since he was on the Senate Commerce Committee and has telecom lobbyists with his campaign, is this not a HUGE conflict, or scuzzy??

TO: Freedom October 15th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

"Just because a man is unlucky enough to get captured while at war does not make him have honor."
Yes that's correct. But when your TORTURING captors directly say that they will release you upon your admittal that the war is wrong and you sustain the pain, YOU HAVE HONOR.

-----------------------------
McShame had no honor as a POW. He signed a confession to the North Vietnamese and they broadcasted it over the air. PLUS – the only reason he was not released "early" was because his FATHER said NO. McCain was ready to go home, but his father insisted on an honorable return with the rest of his men.

when are all the far left socialist media going ti start telling the truth about the election. this is a way for them to spew lies about the real american in this election

why to go matt! well said

People! Do you ever go back two or three hours later to see if CNN posts the comment? I laugh when ready the comments because people say something to the effect that they have submitted comments and CNN moderates them, ie Democrat for McCain! I've read more than plenty of your comments!

Veterans for Obama
Iraq war vet for Obama
Montanans for Obama

I'm a 62 year old female (white, English decent) from Canada and everyone I know is cheering for Barack Obama. We can,t even understand how anyone could possibly vote for Mccain and especially Palin unless they just vote for the PARTY no matter what FOOL is appointed to run.

I have been listening to people talk for years about how the 'rich' do not pay their share of taxes. I just did a quick search on the phrase "tax paid by income". Guess what?? The top 10% of taxpayers, pay 70% of all income tax paid. Does that sound like their share? How about this? The top 50% of tax payers pay 97% of all income tax payed. Does that sound like the bottom 50% are paying their fair share? So would someone explain to me how mister straight talker is going to lower the taxes on 95% of taxpayers?

Please do not forget that Mr Biden has told all of us that it is patriotic to pay taxes. Or did he just say that to the 'rich'?

I am guessing that either CCN will not post this, or that I have lost all the Obama voters who only understand complex concepts like HOPE and CHANGE. But if by chance you are still reading, please know that if Lord Obama the Messiah is elected, we will get plenty of CHANGE, and not much of it good.

The hate and scare tatics used in this campaign are truly disgusting. Our economy is a mess, we are spending billions of dollars on an ill conceived war,our dependence on oil has got to be addressed: yet all we are hearing from the McCain /Palin ticket are character attacks. Enough is enough !! Talk to us about the ISSUES PLEASE.Blanche

Barack is too smart to not know these comments are coming.

go get him Barack! You have my vote!!! I just want to watch the McCain make a fool, then come out of it like he won...insane!

I am so tired of the slanted view of Obama. His tainted past ties are significant to his presidential goal. You can even get on a plane if you appear to be in any way linked to terrorists etc. A blind eye is being turned towards Obama just because the GOP has seemingly failed us when we have documented Democrats to blame for the mortgage collapse among other things. Where is the reality? Help. Lynne Sorenson

Response to John

Amazing you forget that your Republican party was in charge of congress for 12 years before the Dems, you also had the White House for 8 of those and you foget that we had a surplus when a Democrat was in the White House. Keep drinking the Kool Aid!!!!

whats up with that republican in independant clothing,lou dobbs

Barack Obama is our generation's Bobby Kennedy.

i really think that the comment that independent white woman left was really stupid. of course some white people don't wont a black man to be the face of america. let's remember that times have changed and people are really learning and making efferts to love and care for people and not color. Don't get left behing sweetie.

America its time to see that we need Barack Obama in the white house...its not about him being a black man, its not his religious preference, its not about his friends--we all have made choices in life that we sometimes have to go back and put some corrective intervention on: we change our minds and so do politicians.....its not as if George Bush hasn't made many bad decisions in his FIRST 4 years and still the AMERICAN PEOPLE voted him in to screw things up for 4 more.....but the American people were what "WRONG" and George Bush has been "WRONG" So people get out and vote for Barack Obama he will turn America around and make it a better and more economical place to live and feel safe.....so please understand its time for a change and we are the ones who have the power to bring in that change.

SO VOTE FOR THE RIGHT ONE ON NOV 4th.

GO OBAMA

On the Keith Olbermann show "Countdown" on MSNBC, one of his guests was Allen Raymond, who wrote the book "HOW TO RIG AN ELECTION".

Mr. Raymond knows what he is talking about! FORGET ACORN!

THE GOP IN 1990 HIRED OFF-DUTY POLICE, BUT WEARING THEIR UNIFORMS TO INTIMIDATE MINORITY VOTERS!

THE COPS JUST STOOD OUTSIDE OF POLLING PLACES.

NOW THAT'S WHAT THE REPUBLICANS WILL DO, HAVE DONE.........ITS A FACT!

DISGUSTING!

DO NOT BE AFRAID FOLKS, VOTING IS YOUR RIGHT AS A CITIZEN!

LET'S RISE UP, AMERICA, AND LET THE REPUBLICANS KNOW THAT WE.........THE PEOPLE..........REJECT.......THEIR VILE POLITICS.

Obama can not afford to coast. He can not look like he's relaxed while McCain seems to be fighting for his positions on the policies and for the American people. Obama needs to show excellence in his understanding of the policies he's proposing while keeping McCain at bay. Argue that his policies are better and that McCain's keep us in the same situation we find ourselves in. Hammer away at the message of change

Good job CNN leaving comments open for once! Roland Martin – I have a lot of respect for you, Sir, comparing Barack to Muhammad Ali! That's a great praise!!

"He's too ugly to be the President!"

GO BARACK GO!

He did last time..........

Stephen, the "greatest generation" saw the Great Depression that led to FDR's birthing of the "welfare state" and the "socialist" programs hated so vehemently by your ilk. The reality is, it is perhaps the single most American of all things to question and criticize your country, to always demand better of the elected leadership, the institutions intended to structure our society and your fellow members in that society...acknowledging when your country is not something of which you are currently proud, so you can begin determining the right course to righting our course. THAT is what you neo-conservatives and the Republican party have forgotten. What have ultimately been your most costly mistakes this election cycle are to impugn the patriotism and devotion to our nation's core ideals of those who believe there is a different way to achieve them than you do and to underestimate our resolve to fight for them. We question our country precisely because we love it and recognize the need for CHANGE, not just the need to talk about it to disguise an instistence on "staying the course."

"A foolish constistency is the hobgoblin of little minds"
- Ralph Waldo Emerson.

At the end of the day, the voters will ask the following questions:

1. Did not McCain say only a few weeks ago that the "FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ECONOMY ARE SOUND"?

2. Will Palin ABUSE POWER again?

3.Should the voters nip it in the bud?

4. Do we want ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF THE SAME 8 YEARS RULE of the REPUBLICANS when McCain has voted 90% of the times with the failed Bush policies?

5. How can the Country fight terrorists when there is no money and when the economy is collapsing?

6. Why is McCain and Palin, trying to DISTRACT the voters from the REAL ISSUES, are they BANKRUPT OF SOLUTIONS AND IDEAS?

7. Dont they know, that we are in the internet age and that we are more informed than them about matters of the world, by misleading, that they are only insulting the intelligence of the voters?

8. Was McCain so inexperienced enough to choose Palin as a running mate?

cslater – that is a GREAT idea! Everyone should use their camera phones (technology can be put to good use!) and take a picture of their ballot choice next to their driver's license. That way if there's any issue, we can see who really voted for whom...on BOTH sides! It may come down to that if the last two elections are any indication!

Oh and people...seriously now...fact check and snopes...non-partisan TRUTH...even if it's not what you want to read!
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You can turn on a light and turn a person toward the light, but you can't make them open their eyes to see the light. Some people will forever argue there is no sun matter how many people try to take off their blinders.

God's man will win......................

they're called scholarships and financial aid and if you think voting for McCain will bring any of the less fortunate to college, you have a lot to learn...

If McCain wins, he will regulate Fanny and Freddie so that they will no longer be allowed to buy sub-prime loans. The deregulation of banks is not what caused this financial crisis, but the refusal to regulate Fanny and Freddie. Republicans tried to regulate Fanny and Freddie while Pelosi, Frank, Reid, Dodd, and Obama fought to keep them deregulated. With McCain in office and a Republican run congress, by 2011, the demand to Drill Here and Drill Now will begin to result in benefits for our nation’s dependency on foreign oil and keep the price of fuel down. Interest rates will stay down because Republicans will allow our economy to grow by keeping taxes low and allow businesses and corporations to pay their employees more. I think I am tired of the Democrats messing up this nation. They have been running things down the past 2 years since they won in 2006. The kind of change and hope I want is what McCain offers, not Obama. NObama. Yes McCain.

McCain-Palin scare me. My rights to control my body will be overturned and before I know it, they will out law birth control. If that happens, I'm moving to Canada!!

Go Obama!!

From your bi-racial Sister in Spirit!!

Rowland is absolutley correct. McCain's temper is even worse than has been reported. Having seen it personally, we do not need a hothead, but an even tempered strong leader and Obama is that candidate: Period.

when has McCain been a leader? his daddy and grandpapa were!
All McCain had to decide was what music to play when he dropping bombs from 20,000 feet!
he would have been kicked out of the Academy if not for his mommy and daddy.
I am SO glad he never opposed the bail out. The race would still be close, even with Palin.

Z... you made a comment about Obama being a pothead and why you can't give his supporters morals?? Speaking of moralas.. how about starting with Palin's kid and having stay in school and not dropping out of HS at 17 because she got knocked up by her redneck bf.

SO right... where can i sign up for morals like that! A woman who can't control her 5 kids... but we are supposed to trust with the country?!?! no thanks!

Obama has my vote.. him, his wife and lovey children.

Well this should silence the Obama critics once and for all. Go OBAMA. ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE. WE DON'T CARE ABOUT AYERS, WRIGHT OR ACORN. LETS HEAR ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO ABOUT HEALTH CARE, THE ECONOMY AND CLEANING UP WASHINGTON.

OBAMA/BIDEN.

ROUND 3 KNOCK OUT!

Think about it: If the republicans, (McCain) were 100% confident about their politics, strategies and ideas for the next 4 years, then they wouldn't need to use smear tactics to make Obama look bad.

If Obama wins, Democrats, if true to their words will seek to regulate banks so they don’t offer sub-prime loans to people who don’t qualify, while allowing mortgage companies to give the same people loans which unregulated Fanny and Freddie will buy. The bad sub-prime loans will continue because the Democrats say we don’t need to regulate Fanny and Freddie, that we need to “spread the wealth around”. By 2011 Obama’s reign will be like Carter’s. Interest rates will skyrocket, Pelosi and Reid will force Obama to sign a big tax increase on people earning $40k or higher, gas will be at $10/gallon because the Democrats will end the drilling in January 2009. It will be as big an economic crisis as we had in 1979 under Carter. Just hope we do not have another terrorist attack under Obama, because his lack of experience will result in a badly mismanaged response that will make George Bush’s Iraq war look like a stroke of brilliance.

Didn't McCain scold Obama in the second debate for announcing his plans to invade Pakistan if necessary in order to catch Bin Laden? He even misquoted his hero Teddy Roosevelt "Talk softly and carry a big stick"....Now McCain is announcing he's going to whup Obama. Attack him about Ayers. McCain has so much to teach us!...if only he'd learn it himself.

It is bascially over for McCain and that concubine Palin 20 days and counting.

Roland, once again...you speak the ultimate truth. McCain is going down tonite.

I hope Senator Obama gets a chance to remind Senator Mcain that he just a few years ago was the MAIN SPEAKER for a Acorn event. And oh yeah also Senator Mcain as a lawyer once defended Acorn.

Z wrote: "Or possibly to give them morals & not be snide, hateful & ignorant?"

Can you repeat that again? Perhaps it's just me, but I could swear you seemed like you had no morals, or perhaps you were being snide, hateful or ignorant?

Debates usually make no difference in Presidential elections. It's not if the candidate looks presidential, but the things they stand for and their record. When Nov. 5 comes this election will be over, 50% of the nation will be happy and the other 50% will be happy it’s over, the market will rally, people will go back to work, and those who are not paying their mortgage will be evicted from their homes.

Hey Chuck. OF COURSE some black people are voting for Obama because he's black. Do you believe that there aren't white people voting for McCain because he's white?!

The blame for McCain going over the cliff largely goes to McCain (although Palin has given him a healthy push by alienating centrists like myself). He's made a wrong turn at every turn, like speaking about 60's radicals (the 60's!) and just seems to be so out of touch with mainstream America. I'm a Republican who's now voting Obama.

"Just because a man is unlucky enough to get captured while at war does not make him have honor."

Yes that's correct. But when your TORTURING captors directly say that they will release you upon your admittal that the war is wrong and you sustain the pain, YOU HAVE HONOR.

I don't care whether the war was right or not. He didn't turn his back on his country, he had faith in those elected to run it, and those ELECTED to run it chose to go to war.

I just read Obama's book, The Audacity of Hope. I'm getting ready to read Kline's book, The Shock Doctrine. The former tells you who Obama is.... he will make a wonderful president. The latter, tells you what the Bush Administration has been up to big time.... and what McCain was slated to finish! Deregulation was just the tip of the ice berg! 9/11 was the first major shock....now this bail out... th

Let us go Obama!! Forget Mc shame, he got no more ammunition to use against you!! What's next Mc Shame!! This is no time to fight!! May be Obama should recruit you and send you to find Bin Ladin when he goes to the white house.

Obama may well go after McCain on his Bill Ayers' comments, but I believe that all the rules of the "debate" will soften any comment.

How many Black Democratic supporters are hired by Accorn
I bet you cannot find one Republican employee.
Talk about trying to fix an election.

Flash back to April of 2008:

McCain (to Obama): You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting. In what world could you possibly beat me?

Flash forward to Nov 4th 2008:
(all speaking to a wrinkled and morally bankrupt John McCain, pissing in his diapers on the floor)

Hillary Clinton: You have been weighed
Katie Couric: You have been measured
Tina Fey: And you have absolutely...
Christopher Buckley: Been found wanting.

Barack Obama: Welcome to New World. God save you, if it is right that he should do so.

WHY IS PALIN TRYING TO SOUND LIKE A PASTOR WHEN SHE SPEAKS NOW. IM SICK OF HEARING HER SAY "YESSS, YESSS, YESSS, OH YESSS!

can you explain the "VOTE EARLY" so that you are not swayed by the republican ads towards obama? do you think he is worried about truths coming out more and more so if you brain washed left wing future socialist backers vote early it is too late? now i see that video game manufacturers are putting this in some popular games and only in swing states? sounds like those dvd's they supposedly distributed

You don't want any part of that comment, right? The truth hurts, doesn't it? McCain does not need money to run ads... the media is doing it for him. Why is that? Big Business.... part of the 5% of the wealthiest people in this country? Is their bias..... you bet your bottom there is! But it is not LIBERAL Bias...

Hay Sean, I like your comment obout the dope on the rope. That made laugh. I am also surprised that i remember how to spell laugh, LOL.

Roland,

Do you think Ali in his prime could of beatan those guys in UFC ??

Thanks.

the mccain/palin ticket is a joke, just not very funny. watch the way they run their campaign, and it shows what kind of "leaders" they would make.
can't wait for nov. 5 when this country can begin to move forward again.
can the new president start right away? (after a short vacation for he and his family).
obama will be the leader this country has needed for a long time.
but only if people get out and vote!!!!!

Hey Michael from Arkansas....looks like the country is in great shape after your right wing nut jobs have had control for 8 years doesn't it? Give me a break! Welcome back to the MINORITY where you belong too! Face the facts....your right wing theories have failed you and the country!

Well as it was in the last race, if the Republican party can't win on answers, they resort to fear. Last time it was some Vietnam vets recounting far streched trues about John Kerry. Now CD's spreading lies. No wonder I won't vote the Republican ticket, I detest the lies and low life tactics they use. They do the same thing if they get into Federal government positions. How can we ever trust them?

Dirty politics is all John McCain has left in his idea bag – old John just wants to repackage the Bush/McCain ideas hoping that people will "buy it".

Did you like these past eight years? Do you like what's in your 401K portfolio? Do you like the amount of debt we own to China and others? Do you like the job prospects in America?

Well, that's exactly what John McCain is offering you – more of the same with a cute little pig with lipstick on the side.

I've just read a couple of comments on a CNN blog from people who support MCCain and they said their comments did not get posted. I've had the same experience at times in the CNN blog. I have news for you, there are plenty of people who do not share CNN's left-wing views, and who would like to support someone who doesn't pal around with terrorists, and who would know what to do if the red phone rang in the middle of the night. I'm afraid Obama would just say "call me later..." just like he did when the bailout had to be considered. CNN has tried very hard to turn this election.And yes, CNN and NBC have tried their best to see that we have an Obama socialist government. You can spin all you want but in the end, you may not be able to swing the election .There are still many people who work for a living and don't believe in hand-outs and redistribution of wealth.

OBAMA IS OBVIOUSLY THE BEST CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT, BY FAR!!

Once again they are upset that their poor folks did not think of it first.
What dumb comment will Palin make on this?
Go Obama GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !

Obama will speak to the people. McCain should also, if he does bring up Ayer's etc. he will make himself look more of a fool than ever. Personally, I think McCain is acting like an old spoiled fool.

BARACK!! BARACK!! BARACK!!BARACK!! and mccain just sits in the corner saying"Should i quit" everyone says,"YES YES YES YES YES

love your biggest fan

mia

My 401K is almost tanked and the Reps actually think I want to hear about Ayers...(they have ran this man's name in the ground...and also, I think is close to endangering his life). McCain has skeletons in his closet as well...but I'm glad Obama has had the decency not to bring out his dirt (so far) because it really might put a bad stink on this election.

I saw a clip on MSNC last night where McCain was the keynote speaker at an ACORN event in 2006...not 40 years ago!!! So give me a break there.

I guess if you are not part of the Republican "base" you are supposed to be stupid. You can't lie to the "non base" americans in this country.

Obama/Biden 08!!!!

Todd Palin belonged to the AIP. The leadership of AIP's tough-talking founder, Joe Vogler, AIP allied itself with the Islamic dictatorship in Iran in 1993, so that Vogler could appear at the United Nations to appeal for Alaska's freedom from US "tyranny." Volgler was murdered before his UN appearance. However, T. Palin wouldn't even get national security clearance with this type of history.

I like this quote from a fellow poster: "...people who say they are for Obama publicly will vote for Sen. McCain just because Barack Obama is black."

Funny. And do you think people WILL vote for Obama because he IS black?? Why don't you ask the very racist black communities of North Carolina that question. You see there ARE white and black racist in this community. Anyone that votes for Obama because he's black is just as much a racist as someone will not vote for Obama for the same reason.

Roland Martin is in this same boat...

I like this quote from a fellow poster: "...people who say they are for Obama publicly will vote for Sen. McCain just because Barack Obama is black."

Funny. And do you think people WILL vote for Obama because he IS black?? Why don't you ask the very racist black communities of North Carolina that question. You see there ARE white and black racist in this community. Anyone that votes for Obama because he's black is just as much a racist as someone will not vote for Obama for the same reason.

after winning 36 primaries, running a magnificient well organized campaign, staying cool, calm steady, and intelligent in a time of crisis...thats Obama, Look at McCain on the other side, unstable, unpredictable and risky, So....the choice is clear.

Polls don't matter. This time around, Al Gore was leading the chimp by 11 points and still "lost". Just ensure that the Right wing Slimeballs don't steal this election with their fraud.

And another thing, Right wing scums. ACORN might have *registered* Mickey Mouse to vote, but on the day of election, it's up to Jeb Bush to send Mickey to vote, like all the thousands of fraudulent votes he secured last time for his evil brother.

Hey NJ...your support of those right wing nut jobs for the last 8 years have almost destroyed the country! On November 4th you can get comfortable with a position you should have always been in....the MINORITY!!!

Does anyone know why McCain originally opposed a holiday for MLK?

And for those of you who don't have any idea of the difference between VOTER FRAUD and VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD...

Voter Fraud is when there are fraudulant votes actually cast, trying to give weight to one side over the other.

Voter Registration Fraud is when employees of a voter's registration organization are lazy but want to be paid anyway, so they fill out fake ballots.

ACORN itself has no reason to commit VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD because it HURTS THEM. They have to pay employees for FAKE BALLOTS when said employees didn't actually do their jobs.

And those tons of extra, fraudulant ballots? Sorry, but they'll never even be used. Not unless someone shows up with the identification to show that they are Daffy Duck, living on East Quackington Lane. Not really gonna happen.

VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD HAS NO IMPACT ON THE NUMBER OF VOTES CAST. ACORN is being cheated out of money, NOT cheating the country. Use a little bit of common sense before making mind-bogglingly ignorant accusations, if that's not too much to ask, please.

Can CNN confirm Senator Obama's muslim links ?
Does he favor Muslims over Americans ?

We have a right to know this for sure.

wow wow! My question to all of you so what if American president is a Muslim as long as his American. my kid’s all born in U.S so they can not be president.

Very sad

Godd luck Obama. Let's bring it on and beat the mavericks.

obama is my president and mccain cannot do anything about it.......(ha ha ha ha)

This is just the latest incident pointing to a critical problem with voter registration drives being conducted by ACORN, including thousands of fraudulent voter registration forms that threaten the very integrity of this election.

Acorn registers Micky Mouse.

Great piece Martin ( u my favorite contributor) I'll have to put u on my tmobile fave 5 for this article . lol

And...have you read about the 28 million DVD's that have been distributed in the battleground states? The DVD that is trying to scare folks about Obama, Islam and Israel? You better believe it, we haven't seen the degree to which it will be tried to smear go to prevent Obama from winning. I would not have thought there was so much desperation. Can you imagine the cost.

you go Barrack, go in God's Peace and Favor. US of A needs a man like you at this critical time.

Obama just keeps on giving me politigasms. I've waited my entire adult life for someone to seek the highest office in our country with humility, humor, and hope. Here he finally is...a man not afraid to mea culpa when necessary and to stand up for his beliefs.

I think Michelle Obama said it best on Larry King the other night, none of this Ayers, ACORN, elite baloney touches them, because the Obamas know who they are, what they stand for, and why they strive to reach a position where they can help America reach it's full potential.

I simply cannot wait to hear both of these wonderful Americans speak, I just get butterflies every time. Hope is not just a slogan, it's a wonderful view of our collective future.

Kari....get a clue!!! You and the rest of your right wing nut jobs have almost destroyed the country in 8 years! Welcome back to where you belong....the MINORITY!!! You need to make sure that McShame's smart mouthed, eye candy and power abusing so-called governor from Alaska has room for you in her igloo after the election!

John McCain is totally dazed and confused and he would love to get into a political mudslinging match – that's all he has.

The republicans got us into this economic mess with their deregulation and now they want a sideshow distraction.

Look at the Stock Market, the jobs report, any economic indicator and ask yourself why you should vote for a continuation of republican economics?

Even you people that hate Obama have to admit; he is a cunning strategist and McCain has continually failed by underestimating him. And what better person to have in the white house right now than a cunning strategist? After getting kicked around in the war on terror and fumbling over ourselves repeatedly, we need someone who can think on their feet and always have their opponents right where they want them, just like Obama has McCain right where he wants him.

Wow, I think this is the longest CNN has ever left its comments section open. I know the Obama campaign is planning something huge tonight to shut the McCain campaign up about Ayers once and for all. The thing that really bothers me about republicans is that Obama has been repudiating, distincing himself, disagreeing with Ayers/Wright over and over since the primaries, and still it's a issue with them. Sarah Palin lies that she's been "vindicated" by the Troopergate report and McCain says that he wasn't legally punished for the Keating 5 mess and suddenly we, the American People should let all of that go. Hypocrites. Please McCain come up with some fresh ideas about the economy and tell us about them tonight. I'm voting Obama, but that's only because I dearly miss my Senator McCain from 2000.

Our family likes how McCain has to hide his failed Economic plan until the last possible minute so it avoids any critizism before the final debate...we're onto you old man. That's why our traditionally Republican family is jumping ship and voting for Obama. Obama!

I still can't believe that my fellow Americans are still falling for Obama's lies. If that idiot does make it to the White House, I sure don't want to hear any of you complain about how horrible this country gets later on. Haven't you all noticed that he can't even hardly speak if he doesn't have his trusty teleprompter in front of him!! Good grief....

Like so many other people have said recently, I would have loved to see Hillary as President... But Obama ruined the only chance the democrats had at making a real change that people can count on instead of an inexperienced fool that will just make things worse for all of us. I admit, I didn't like McCain as much in the beginning, but now I just want ANYone but NObama!

Well, should be interesting to see if McCain gets a chance to somehow work in anything on Ayers or Rev Wright. Both of whom don't have anything to do with the election. How many of you have sat through sermon after sermon from any minister and actually literaly take in what they say? If you do then you are sheep.

Registration Fraud? Why not comment on the environment that McCain is creating and most importantly NOT stopping death threats to Obama? What kind of president would McCain make if he can't even call the Secret Service out to stop death threats to his opponent?
Look at history:
These are the kind of tactics that Hitler used leading up to the Holocaust.

We DON'T need to hear anymore about Ayers!!! I personally don't care if Obama has ties with him. Ayers has done a lot of good for his community and it wouldn't bother me in the least if he and Obama were good friends! And would somebody please tell Lou Dobbs to shut up!!! We're sick and tired of his Obama bashing. I used to like watching his show but now can't stomach it because of his obvious bias against Obama. Honesty he sounds more like a Republican than most of the Republicans out there.

I can't believe I'm hearing republicans cry about voter registration fraud!!! Remember 2000!!!!!! Are you serious?! This isn't close to the illegal activity well documented that Karl Rove and his Cronies used against Al Gore in 2000. ACORN isn't even directly related to Obama (yes he was their civil lawyer in a matter once years ago), but what happened in Florida came directly from the mouths of Bush's advisors! Talk about hypocrisy

from the American Heritage Dictionary:
"Socialism. Any of various theories or systems of social organization in which the means of producing and distributing goods is owned collectively or by a centralized government that often plans and controls the economy."

from The Princess Bride:
"You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

DClaire is right!

We The People are at your side, We will be there for you and at the finish line!

God Be With You Barack and GOD bless America!

BARACK / BIDEN 2008

PL

if voters need to care abut Ayers, then they need to be even more concerned about the AIP, in which Mrs. Palin sends her support for them to keep up the good work. after hearing words about our country, it's flag and rules come out of the leaders mouth, Ayers, ACORN, and Rev. Wright mean nothing. the group desires to be on their own, away from American rules and regulations. according to the leader, the AIP will die fighting to be their own state seperate from the USA.

is that considered terroristic thoughts, plans, actions???

I read everything that everyone comments and not one person has it right. It isn't McCain nor Obama that is a major solution but everyone working together. I don't think that anyone can set another person up in a debate but both candidates need to present their issues. I think that McCain has a better tax policy on corporations because lower taxes create jobs (as seen in Delaware and Ireland (State and Country with lowest tax rate) but Obama has a better health care plan. Yet all I see on the blogs is OBAMA IS A SAVIOR. LIBERALS ARE MORONS. When people learn to compromise and see things not as one or the other the country can move forward, work together and solve our problems. Come on people get over one person or the other and learn how to compromise.

if palin and her husband support AIG, DOESN'T THAT MAKE THEM TRAITORS, SHOULD THEY NOT BE TRIED IN A COURT OF LAW. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

Do you get the feeling that Obama is really not one of McCain's favorite people – even if they weren't competing for the Presidency? I don't think McCain likes Obama that much. It's just an impression. I wonder why. Could it be Obama has not earned his place in history, wants something for nothing and feels entitled? Yep, that's probably it.

Kari, honestly, what is relevant about Ayers?

Why do liberals want to elect obama who is a pothead criminal, wants to take all their money & dictate their lives? Is there something we can do to make them more intelligent? Or possibly to give them morals & not be snide, hateful & ignorant?

THIS IS NOT OVER!!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE – ALL THIS SUPPORT IS WONDERFUL – BUT WE MUST VOTE. CAR POOL, COVER SOMEONES SHIFT, WATCH SOMEONE'S KIDS FOR AN HOUR OR SO.

THIS...IT...NOT...OVER!!! WE MUST COME OUT IN FORCE. MAKE THIS DECISIVE. AS DECISIVE AS OBAMA HAS BEEN WITH WHAT HE IS GOING TO DO...

WE MUST BE DECISIVE AS WE VOTE. LET'S GET IT DONE!!!!

Do you really want Mr. Burns, I mean McCain to be President? Of course not – go Obama~

Heard Liberty Mutual is Mccains insurance carrier hey may need it after the final bell rings & he's on the canvas ,buy way of a K.O...

One other thing Jackie. It is not yours if you didn't earn it. It is mine until the feds try and take it……I'll bury it under my inground indoor pool…..next to my hot tub and four car garage. Capitalism is great and I pay my people well.

I knew a Glenn a few years ago - he was an air force lifer that never made it past E4; that 'Glenn' couldn't afford a kiddie pool for the deck on his apartment let alone a real swimming pool AND a hot tub!

I may not have a helluva lot but what I have I have definitely earned, and as my husband says, those people who have million dollar houses are welcome to them, but they don't have the right to take mine away from me.

With the state of America as it is now too many people have lost their ONE home (sans swimming pool) and yet McCain has NINE - maybe he should sell at least 7 of them and give the proceeds from the sales to those Americans who are losing their homes; or better yet, he is so convinced we have to stay in Iraq long enough to win this war - let him sell his houses to support the troops that are over there.

I am sorry but some of the posts that equate voting for McCain as a sign of patriotism are sickening and disrepectful to many of our troops who have and continue to lay their lives on the line so that we can all vote as we see fit. The soldiers serving this nation represent various races, ethnicIties, religious ideals, economic backgrounds, and political preferences. They are Republicans, Independents, third party backers, and yes Democrats as well. My husband has served this nation in Afghanistan once and Iraq three times and has been called up to go to Iraq a fourth time. He is an independent and I am a Democrat, we both are voting for OBAMA/BIDEN. Now why don't you go to him and the many other soldiers serving this nation and their family members who are all voting for OBAMA/BIDEN and question their patriotism to their face. HYPOCRITS! And leave GOD out of politics!

IT'S NOT ABOUT BEING ABLE TO "STING LIKE A BEE, guys and gals, or about how cleverly and deceptively you can win an election, as if it's some sort of cruel game.

It's about expressing your beliefs to the people HONESTLY, so they can decide for themselves. That's what democracy is all about...Governing YOURSELF, not hiring other people as flawed as you are to make important decisions you can't face yourself, or "redistributing wealth." If given too much power, ANYONE, and I mean anyone, will abuse it. It's history. It's human greed, not "Change."

Life is not fair, it is not perfect, and people will always face hard times. The President is NOT solely responsible for the economy, and even if so, do you think his/her policies do so within the length of their term? The US economy is so vast and so dependent upon such an unpredictable chain of supply and demand that there is no way the government can see enough of its angles to alter it themselves, and their attempts to do so take decades to take effect.

Best you can hope for is fairness, honesty, and the OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED, not the opportunity to elect a President that will tell you the right way to succeed. Wake up and smell the roses.

I'm 62 years old. I have voted Republican since I wa 21 years old. This year I will vote democratic. What really bothers me as I consistantly watch CNN News is Cob"s coment about being independent. BALONEY!!!!!

I'm getting my popcorn ready for this debate. I want to see evil canevile growl about Ayers. It's going to be a good one!!!

Reading some of the comments and hearing what McCain/Palin supporters scream at the rallies is very scary. If anyone ever thought that racism was dead...they were dead wrong. All of this shows how young of nation we are. It's sad really. We have all the power (although much of it has been sold over the last eight years) but we lack the mental capacity to know how to use it. Suppression and oppression does not demonstrate power, it shows weakness and fear. This is our chance to move foward and grow, but there are so many willing to regress. I just hope that those who would rather continue to act children and not share are fewer than the adults who want to continue to grow.

TO GLENN October 15th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Regardless of who we support – Wanted to clarify the meaning of "socialism". I've seen too many people having very misleading ideas about it.
I would say that the US govt is right now and has been already SOCIALIST. Lets look at examples.

1) A couple earning close to 250,000$ in US pay much higher tax rate than a family say with $50,000 income. There are multiple tax brackets currently and it all depends on your income. This has been the case so far under any govt. Isn't this socialism or redistribution of wealth ?
2) With the current talk about US govt investing money in banks promoted by Bush – isn't this socialism where govt takes more control on things, when they won't work out ?

What I wanted to make clear is we are already socialist in many ways and there are positive and negative aspects of everything. Pls don't get convinced by what politicians say.

THE ONLY ROPE-A-DOPING GOING ON AROUND HERE IS FROM THE REPUBLICAN RIGHT WING RADICALS TRYING TO SAVE THEIR SKINS!!

OBAMA 08

what will you all do when it is proven that OBAMA is not a u.s. citizen.... how will you struggle with your "BONEHEADED" decision? i would like to see his actual birth certificate and his transcripts from college that show where he is from? how does someone from such poor upbringing afford to go to harvard?

Zapit. Chrustschow = Khruschev. First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953-1964. Brought the US and USSR to the brink of nuclear war with JFK (another inexperience liberal democrat) in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Obama is nowhere close to being a Marxist-Leninist. Go vote for the maverick and the secessionist.

Obama/Biden 2008

God Be With You Barack and yes We The People are at your side, We will be there for you and at the finish line!

BARACK / BIDEN 2008

D. Claire

JAB...JAB... JAB... KNOCKOUT!!!

Sen. McCain How many fingers do you see?

mcsame or mcpalin should know that we americans are saying that enough is enough.I feel like throwing up whea that wink wink speeks,she irritates me.

After reading many of these posts I am completely saddened by the state of American politics today. For those of you on the right and the left, take a step back and look in the mirror. You are posting anger and disgust at another American simply because they don't agree with your single-minded views. My only hope of the debate tonight is simply that the candidates stick to the issues and inform the American public of what policies they will enact if given the opportunity to become president. None of the silliness about Ayers or Keatings or anything that isn't directly linked to policy.

The idea that McCain may announce a one term only bid at the debate is curious – do proponents think the outcome of his first term is so uncertain or do they think Americans want him in as a temp while Sarah learns the ropes?

How can you say no one cares about the Ayers connection??? I find it VERY relevant. Obama has used and will use any form possible to further himself – you see it is about HIM, not America.

I've seen this echoed a few times here and I'll say it one more time.. Fellow voters/ Obama supporters don't get too comfortable with Obama's current position and lead over McCain be sure to go out and VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!! Let's not get to Nov 5 and be scratching our head and hineys screaming and whining "How could this happen how did McCain win?!" Lets drive this bus all the way home to Capitol Hill and announce Obama as our next President !!!!

McCain's campaign made a great mistake. They thought that no one knows Obama, so if they lie about Obama it will taint him and turn people away from him. The problem is, we DO know Obama and know he is not an Arab, Muslim, or pal of Terrorists. Thus, your negative ads make McCain look STUPID.

ACORN worker in Michigan Arrested for Forgery in Voter Fraud.
One down thousands to go. And the domino effect is set in place.

FALL ACORN FALL YOU SLIME BUNCH OF LIBERALS

Hey Ralph, you call Muhammad Ali a coward, but I'd like to see you climb into the ring with Joe Frazier three times.

For all those idiots all there, and let's just say there are a few, there is no Acorn voter fraud. It's called registration fraud. It becomes a fraud when the actual Michey Mouse will try to VOTE! Right, Got that! Stop listening to Lou Dobbs and read real journalists.

As for McCain, I feel sorry for him. He is no match with Obama on personality, intellect and judgment. The poor guy really thought he had a shot with his POW POW story and a bimbo by his side. He really thought he could pull out a trick, despise the american people with the worst vp choice and history and pull it off. He can't.

Tonight, he will have a choice, go down in dignity or listen to the right-wing nuts and try to throw mud. I have no idea what he is going to do. And at the end, this is what is so scary about this man. You don't know what he will do, ever. That's no maverick. That's erratic.

"WE GOT THEM RIGHT WHERE WE WANT THEM"
What....are you out of your tree, McGeezer
We think that you have been eating Aunt Sarh's Mooseburgers to much.
Now, go to your retirement home and let Cindy paint the town.

Senator Mc Cain should stay on the issues and leave the personal attacks alone. Senator Obama is a much stronger candidate then when Senator Clinton tried to widdle him Senator Obama will try to excute verbal judo- probably he will. Don't give him a chance.

Mcain might as well suspend the rest of his campaign and walk away will he still have some dignity left in him. Obama is our next PRESIDENT.

It would be silly for McCain to try to attack Obama at this point. He's tried over and over again with little impact. To have a chance, he needs to go after the greedy SOBs of both parties responsible for the current economic woes and credit crisis.

Going after the opposition candidate is what politicians do – going after corrupt politicians (GOP or DNC) and crooked CEOs, that's what real mavericks do. Come on, McCain – let's see the Maverick?

FELLOW AMERICANS:

ISSUES.please...
VISIONS FOR TOMORROW...please.........
SOLUTIONS FOR THIS 8 YEAR MESS......

A leader that will lead.........
a PRESIDENT that protects and serves us all...
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE for our future!

TO GROW WE HAVE TO CHANGE...
YESTERDAY IS OVER..TOMORROW IS TO COME...

VOTE VOTE VOTE!

OBAMA-BIDEN

Please, please, please ... Vote for Obama! We need a socialist in the White House. It's about time the Marxism-Leninism took over the world. It's a shame that Sergei Chrustschow is not around here anymore to see how United States was buried.

But then, 90% of you, don't even know who Chrustschow was. And if you don't, stay at home on the election day, because you don't know the history.

The recent polls show Barack Obama up by 10 points.......but if I were Senator Obama I would approach this debate as if I were even or down........Polls lie...............when people get in that voting booth.....people who say they are for Obama publicly will vote for Sen. McCain just because Barack Obama is black.

I agree. Ayers is a non issue. I encourage all readers to do their own research and not depend on the media to report the news fairly.

Obama/Biden 2008

Acorn is under investigation for Voter registration fraud.
That is a fact, whether Democratic supporters want to continue to push it under the table or not.
it was Obama`s desperate attempt to gain Democratic votes, by Black American voters. Change history.
Sure the polls say he is ahead.
One Black American admiited to supporting McCain instead of Obama.
He is now being called a trader, receiving death threats etc.
Is this not racist.
What does mr. Martin have to say about this.

I am starting to feel sorry for right-wing folks against Obama – they're flailing away in rage and desperation, petrified that a black man with a liberal economic program will be leader of our great nation. Yes, I said "liberal", not "socialist".

Y'all need to get your mind around Dems in charge of Congress and the White House for the forseeable future. We've had to suffer the last eight years, but we didn't lose faith in our system or threaten your beloved "W". Speaking of which, if I hear anyone threaten my man
I will personally turn you into the FBI myself.

Martin, it's interesting how you continue to convince folks that you are an Obama supporter, yet you continue to expose his strategy. Put a lid on it why don't you!

Matt, I am proud of my country but not always my government. Only a fool does not acknowledge and learn from one's or other's mistakes. I am no happier than anyone else when it comes to the state of our nation today, however, I do not believe that more government will fix that nor more regulation and taxation. We do more to help others in this world then any other country and have liberated most of it during the World Wars. Personally, I think that a return to those values and ideals that let our grandparents be the "greatest generation" might actually return this country to one that all of us can be proud of and that is a hope that I believe we all share. I do not believe that McCain is Bush or he would not get my vote. Obama will never get it because I do not trust his policies nor his promises and finally Bush is no conservative!! The growth of government under his administration is a tremendous dissappointment and a mistake that we are all paying for and we should not make that mistake again by electing someone who wants to grow the government which has failed us time and again. I am for reformation and we need it now.

I hope this outrageous non-issue IS brought up, so that it can be put to bed, along with all the other misleading, provocative smears that McCain/Palin have been trying, in vain to promulgate. Let him blow a fuse! Obama will answer him, as always, directly and honestly like the statesman he is and show McCain for what HE has become...a mean spirited, lying, dishonorable, dysfunctional fool.

Rope-A-Dope from a BONEHEADED Candidate. The only thing worse are the Boneheads that are still chanting for him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you who think "spreading wealth around" is socialist, please turn in your tax refunds. If you're on Social Security, disability, unemployment, welfare, or Medicare, refuse your payments. Over 90% of the wealth in this country is held by less than 10% of our population. That segment of the population pays very little income tax. Income tax (and capital gains tax) is what the government runs on. Those and other taxes are what are used to fund roads, bridges, buildings and social programs. Obama wants to close loopholes so the badly-underfunded programs like breakfasts and reading programs for poor kids can get the money they need. He understands that each citizen has a responsibility to take care of everyone else as well as possible. That is not socialism you idiots. That is the way our country runs itself. I personally make well into a six figure income (that's hundreds of thousands of dollars for you third grade educated right wing nutcases). As wealthy as I am, I agree with Obama. We need to share. It's what makes us strong as Americans. Get over yourselves. You are part of a large society, even though it may not appear so from that cabin with an outhouse in the back you live in just outside of Yahooville.

Blacks vote at over a 90% clip for Democrats. Be it Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John Kerry, or Barrack Obama. It's not about race, it's about policy.

And when you go to Howard Stern for your cutting edge political punditry, well, I think that pretty much says it all.

Glenn,

Ever heard of the sixteenth amendment? According to your theory, we have been a "socialist" country for 90 years! Socialism, is not a redistribution of wealth, it is a government's role in regulating the economy (such as nationalizing banks) that determines the type of economic system it is. How much you pay in taxes doesn't have anything to do with socialism.

Obama if he brings up Ayers please please please just kindly mention Sarah's shady husband especially since CNN, FIX News or MSNBC wont touch it!!! It will be nice to see how the public reacts to her hanging around with a husband who hates America so much!!!!!!

Its time they know the truth about there Sarah since they want to bring Obama down!

Stephen is a great example of the cowardly rascist Republican idiot that we have in this country today. He'd like all "real" (white) Americans to go cast a vote for McCain in the spirit of honor, country, and God. Just because a man is unlucky enough to get captured while at war does not make him have honor. Accusing a man of wanting to teach young kids about sex in order to get votes does not display honor. If McCain truly put "country first" and not "Win this election first", he'd have chosen a qualified VP instead of betting on the stupidity of the American people re: Mrs. Palin. The past eight years have been horrible for us. Our republican president told us that we were going to Iraq to put an end to terrorism. We spend a lot of money over there every day, but our economy is in the tank. You had your chance. Electing another republican would be like bringing back Matt Millen to the Detroit Lions. Wake up people. Look at and listen to these crowds at the McCain rallys. 100% of rascist white folks are cowards...they can only say how they truly feel in large crowds of their own kind. It's not at all about the issues anymore, just watch and see. The last tactic of the republicans= "You don't really want to elect a black as president of our great country do you?"

Ralph's Quote:

Mohammad Ali, aka Casus Clay, is a coward who change religion to avoid the draft. I never thought he was the greatest.

You, obviously, don't realize that Muhhammad Ali was a muslim before he opposed the draft and he had the courage of his convictions to not go to war because he was against war.

There are Muslim, Christians, and Jews who are against the war and choose to be conscientious objectors.

It took great courage to do that and by doing it loose your livlihood as the Heavyweight Champion of the World.

I did not have such courage.

I was drafted and served in Vietnam, but I can respect the honorable actions of a man who follows his beliefs.

McCain will win when he can be a man and look Obama in the eyes. Don't count on the polls everybody get out and vote take a friend, neighbor, family they might need a ride. The republicans are trying to use the okey doke.

Right.

We want issues, not smears.

McCain goes there, Obama is ready.

Exactly why I'm supporting Obama he is a very, very smart man!!!
Go OBAMA GO!!!
FIRED UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
READY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let them bring it up, bring it on, then Obama should bring up Palins involvement with AIG, wich i hope CNN investigates this, Palin endorsed AIG in Alaska this year, she said in an interview today, records are fair game, i agree, lets talk about AIG Palin!! but she wont, she runs and hides, and thats Country First?? /sigh,,wake up America....

I mailed my ballot back and I wrote Hillary Clinton as my choice. You people go ahead and cast your votes for one of these idiots. I think it is a matter of which liar you want in office, Obama or McCain? I don't want either of them.

I hope he just stays focused on the issues. Thats what has moved me to Obama from Clinton and I am thankful it be over soon and we can get on with it.

McCain is a liar. I constantly see McCain supporters attack Obama about being a liar but yet you choose to support McCain. If you factcheck most of what McCain has said you'll find it. You don't have to support either of them. There are other people running for President.

Tough call – Obama just lies his way out of it even though the now numerous radical pieces fit together!

Obama calls poor judgment and lying just being bone-headed!

Scott & Stephen,

All I see are generalities with no facts to back them up.

There will be no socialism but there will no longer be a cut-rate ride for the ones gouging themselves at the trough. And why should there be? Do we not all work hard? Should we all not benefit? Why is it that those of us who do not make $250K a year have to pay more than our share?
Obama is talking about a "fairer" system, not a perfect one. He has laid out plans. All the Republicans have said is: trust us, we know what's best for the country. The wealth will trickle down to everyone. Do you continue to believe that? Look at what is really happening. Wealth is increasingly concentrated in fewer and fewer hands.

No matter what McCain will do or say tonight's debate is too late. Voters are smart and they already figured out who can lead this country into a better tomorrow. I'm sorry to say that McCain's experienced do't matter at this time. We have too much at stake.

My theory is that Obama will do a better job because he can unite people to do the right thing. Obama's been antigonizing people around him and Americans in general. On top of that he has a running mate who is dumb. Without her looks, people will not even talking about her.

well we should focus on issues not past everyone has a negative past at one time. mccain has present and past negativity

McCain and Palin are frauds. Palin is a schmuck and is dirty. She is the cover up queen of all of her ethics violations as a mayor and governor. This lady would be devestating to our country. If we want to talk about terrorists then let's also talk about Sarah's husband Todd who belonged to a terrorist group in Alaska that hates the USA. Let's talk about McCain transition leader who was a lobbyist for the terrorist Saddam Hussein. Let's talk about McCain sitting on the board of the U.S. Council for World Freedom that supported terrorism in other countries and helped kill innocent people. Bring it on!!!

Obama Supporters....let's not celebrate too early, we still have alot of work ahead of us over the next 20 days. Once your state starts early voting, volunteer to help get people to the polls. we need most of us to vote early so that there won't be any 'funny business' at the polls on Nov 4. Trust me I know, I live in Florida. Make sure your College kids have Absentee ballots available to them if they haven’t registered at college. If for some reason you can't vote, help out by providing transportation to the polls to at least 10 Obama voters. This is still not over yet. We have to be prepared for an October surprise. Some international event that could help McCain. Don't forget Bush is still in office and there are a lot of things he could do to try to help McCain, so we have to work very hard these last 20 days. And finally, let's be respectful of McCain and his supporters. We don't want to look or act like some of those people at the Republican rallies. We're better than that. We will usher in a whole new Democratic Revolution that will change this world for the better for generations to come.

That One & Biden 08 & 12

I think people are ready for RockM SockM Robots! GEEEEEEEZZZZZZ

Marry Me Matt! Your comments about God and Country. Right ON~

Barack Obama has McCain on the ropes. I don't want to jinx this for Barack, but I didn't when I said it in the primary. So, why not say it now. We will win the election. I just wish my vote meant more. I'd love to put Texas in the Obama column, but I don't see it happening.

Obama-Biden '08

Mohammad Ali, aka Casus Clay, is a coward who change religion to avoid the draft. I never thought he was the greatest. i sure don't think Obama is the greatest. Obama has bad judgement in comments and friends.

I encourage everyone to go see the movie W this weekend and see what you would get with a McCain Presidency! Actually it would be worse because you would have not only a cold person in the VP slot but an idiot to boot!

Veterans for Obama

obama bring those KO punches out on this liar

LOOK AT MCCAIN'S FACE IN THAT PICTURE??????
The guy is TWO FACES, so much like all of the Republicans!!
I hope McCain makes a huge mistake tonight so Americans can just put his party OFF!

I can think of other countries that is ruled by their religion. Iran, Iraq, Pakistan to name a few. The day the USA becomes ruled by Christian Law like Islamic Law is the day I become a Canadian.

Quit trying to legislate morality. Can't you be God fearing and accepting of others at the same time?

why do so-called conservatives believe that any or most of obama's supporters are waiting for a handout if he is elected? We have been going to school, getting a good and proper education, working at good paying jobs and raising our families, paying our mortgages and bills, and doing all this while being BLACK and PROUD OF IT!!! We were able to do this under the Bush years, and will continue to do the same no matte who wins. While you are being angry and dare i say it ? "bitter " , we are working to live and continue to make this the greatest nation ever in existence for our children, despite the fact that you have given us eight years of conservative rule and have brought our nation to her knees. FOR THAT WE WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU!!!

Lastly Stephen, "true American" Stephen....with respect to being proud of our country: Are you? Are you really? Are you proud that we've done almost nothing to help in Darfur? Are you proud of our errant involvement and complete annhiliation of Iraq, it's infrastructure, it's peoples' lives? Are you proud that our country has lost the respect of most of the world as a result of our actions the last 8 years? Are you proud that our system of gov't and our political election process have degenerated into a war of misinformation and deception designed to hoodwink the people they were supposed to represent? Are you proud that our economic system has completely collapsed as a result of the greed permitted by ideologues insisting that Randian free-market trickle-down Reaganomics actually works? Are you proud there are so many homeless, poverty-stricken, uninsured, unemployed, uneducated American citizens?

Open your eyes friend. America is a constant goal, not a stationary object.

Martin

How soon you forget that the GOP stole the election in 2000 and 2004 by supressing the vote? Currently, the GOP is purging voter registration is democratic counties in the battle ground states. You have no problem of the GOP stealing the election or committing voter fraud as long as the GOP wins. Double standard I see.

Oh Please, Mr. McCain,

Don't throw me in the Ayer's Briarpatch....

Fall for it, McCain,

You chump!!!!

I can't believe anyone truly believes "obama pals around with terrorists." Isn't it just the only thing palin could hope to get some reaction with? I would be afraid for Palin to be the U.S. president or vp.

Obama just needs to let that DOPE knock himself out.... Obama needs to stay focus on the issues. ( McCain knocked himself out when he chose Palin)

Apparently Mr. Obama has so much money, he does not know what to do with it, according to CNN Situation Room coverage.
Obama advetising in kids vidio games and sports.
Talk about trying to reach the younger voters.
Why does he not use some of this money to put back into the economy, and help Americans keep their homes and put food on their tables.
He surly is not using food stamps or out on the streets.

If McCain brings up Aires, it's game over for the McCain for bringing an arrgument with no substance. If he doesn't, then he lied about bringing it up. Lose Lose situation for McCain.

So if I am on the PTO with someone who stole money from her job and got caught, does that make me a thief, too? I don't think so.

What yo uare seeing is America waking up and thinking for themselves

stephen,

I am a true American – proud of my family, my country, and of God's presence in my life -and I will vote for Barek Obama as a vote for morals, honesty, and REAL values.

Obama/Biden 08

Oh yes, Ayers IS the most important issue that concerns me now!
That my modest retirement investment went down 40% and there is absolutely no chance that I ever will be able to rebuild it, why would I worry about such a trivial thing???!!!
We are spending billion of dollars in Iraq paying for a nightmare nobody can even explain to us anymore. Let's bring this money back home, spend them on American taxpayers!!!

That Benett guy on The Situation Room is so politically tied to McCain that he can't even be truthful.
He said that McCain and Palin aren't saying wrong things on the trail, when we've all heard the traitor, treason, and lies they've been spreading.
Please stop having Bennett on the show!

D L Hugley on CNN. What a joke of a company... Who is making these decisions?
CNN is definately desperate on the way out.

Danlyn,
Go right ahead and attack me, because you know me so well. I don't talk out of both sides of my mouth, just straight out of the front. I don't need to make personal attacks to make my points. You are free to disagree with them, and I think it is great that you support your candidate, but like McCain, you haven't learned that the issues are what are important.

I did the math using the information on McCain's website and Obama's website, then I went to the National Tax Center's evaluation of both programs. As someone making under 55,000 per year, McCain will cost me an additional $1100 or so. Under Obama's plan, I will pay about $560 less. That concrete enough for you? That's not taking money out of someone else's pocket to pay me for anything. It's a better utilization and collection of the correct amount of taxes for each tax bracket.

Chew on that for a while.

Stephen: You know what? "GOD" can take a flying leap. I haven't read anywhere EVER that it was a requirement you believe in "GOD" to be a true American. In fact, in all my years of edumacation up thru law school, it was taught that there are ZERO RELIGIOUS REQUIREMENTS to being a good American other than one: RESPECT THE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS (OR LACK THEREOF) OF YOUR FELLOW COUNTRYMEN AND DO NOT TRY TO FORCE YOURS UPON THEM. The government is not a vehicle for transforming religious tenets into secular law...no matter how much you pray for it.

You conservative whack jobs have got another thing coming if you think you're going to ever get away with turning the USA into a religious state.

Martin:
Talk about Rope-A_Dope.
Headlines should read. Martin agrees with Election fraud,
by Black American Democratic voters.

Obama's like Ali: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!

OBAMA......................LUV HIM! I continue watching tthe show. McCain has no substance. He is erratic and insane. I ssuspect he has dementia, ibecause of his strange behavior. When are his advisors and admirers going to get it?

A little motivation goes a long way...personally.

I wish everybody would stop putting words in, and injecting their opinions, into the race.
Let the candidates speak for themselves.

Wow if someone as impartial as Roland Martin is stating this, it must be true... why does anyone listen to this guy? Go McCain! Let America know how Obama's plan would eliminate jobs in America and distribute wealth, instead of grow the economy! Show America how business actually works... and throw a couple jabs in there about Obama's relationships with Ayers, Wright, and the little known guy that started his career, McKnight (I hate Socialism)

Forget Ayers, that's a dumb subject, Obama has answered that question
enough during the last two years. The fact is we don't need another
War Lord in the White house. Go Obama!

If McCain is willing to fall into the Ayer's trap then he will be the laughing stock of the country tomorrow, And that will be poetic justice.

Breaking News! Breaking News! Breaking News!

McCain will bring Sarah Palin to the debate tonight to sit on stage with him! Is he out of his freaking mind?

McCain=Insane in the Membrane
Palin=Unstable and Unfit to Lead

Obama/Biden '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mccain, Palin going down faster than the titanic.Save the rich first and leave the poor behind is not going to work this time. Obama is trying to provide life boats for the average Joe. Palins I've got nothing to loose will show up when she returns to Alaska.Talk about not seeing into the future. Be intersting to see what kind of political future Mccain will have.

I agree 100%, even Biden has baited McCain for this one, when he bites tonight, it's all over.

And if McCain doesn't bring it up, his supporters will lose faith in him.

GO ahead Glenn. Tell it like is is.

The comparison of Obama with boxing champ Ali is uncalled for. What's next for Martin: calling McCain the last white hope?

All he needs to do is remain presidential and cool. If McCain brings up Ayers, let's bring up Timmons and G. Gordon Liddy.

tactical...

Glenn,
You're awfully impressed with yourself.
If you didn't live in this Country, you wouldn't be able to have all those "things".
You are not even willing to pay back to insure that someone else will have those same opportunities.
That's the most un-American thing I can think of.

It's cretins like you that give this great country a bad name.
Bury yourself under that pool, please.

Jackie in Dallas you are one confused lady...have you heard the expresion :"Talking out of both sides of your mouth"
you do it beautifully..
I will say again NOBAMA will take from the rich and give to the poor, or you who will take it...cause you have worked so hard , and they haven't..NOBAMA ia a liar and full of B>S>

I am absolutely amazed at the level of ignorance and complete disregard by the Obama supporters. Obviously you are all just standing around with your hands out ready to take the money that I worked hard for so that "we can spread the wealth around". It is incredibly scarey to see that you are unable or unwilling to see the truth about Obama and his socialist policies while spewing your uninformed and undeserved vitraol and hate. I guess the truth hurts and you just cannot handle it. Just like the Roman empire rotted from within because of debauchery, selfishness and idiocy so will America thanks to all you hypocritical fools that support Obama. I only pray that the "true" Americans that are proud of country, family and God show up in this election and cast a vote for morals, honesty and a return to conservative values. The liberals caused the economic crisis and I guess you all are just too stupid to realize it. God save us all!

p.s. Blacks are voting for Obama because he is a DEMOCRAT! Blacks have always voted majority DEMOCRAT!

It is hard to win without being negative. However, Obama has found a clever way to attack, by attacking "negativity" itself. Genius!!

What did Obama lie about Ayers? He said he was just a man in his neighborhood – true. He said he served on non-profit boards with him – true. He said he is a highly respected educator – true. Se said he denounces his 1960's acts – true. One thing he has not said -that he launched his political career in Ayers livingroom. Palin said that. It is NOT TRUE.

Senator Obama give Sen. McCain the rope-a-dope!

TO-Carmine I don't care how politically correct you want to be but this country is not ready for a black president. If the democratic party wanted to win this election they should of went with any white guy. I can't wait for the election all these polls are off because too many people are afraid of telling the truth........How about Half White and Half Black......SHUT the HE_L UP!!!

Obama has run a great campaign. It has been difficult for him to stay above the fray, but he's done well.

I will be proud to call him President Obama for the next 4 years and hopefully 4 more after that.

Let's allnof Floridians vote early and help get others to the polls ,
I am reminding family and friends in Miami-Dade & WPB to get to the polls early & have voluteed to provide rides for those in need.

I'm a 60 year old white women with 3 kids and 1 grand daughter – all Dems

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

I have never witnessed so many ridiculous comments in my life. Did I actually see somebody say that we could use a man like Ayers right about now? A man who wanted to commit violent acts against people of his own country. A man who was photographed a couple of years ago standing on an American flag. I’m going to guess that none of you have friends or family fighting for our country. Oh yeah, bring up the fact that McCain said economics isn’t his strongest point. What the hell makes Obama some kind of economic expert? The really scary thing is that if Obama is elected, he will become the leader of our military. How could a man that knows nothing about military or defense come up with a way to leave Iraq in a responsible way? For the sake of our country I am going to pray that McCain gets elected.

Bakersfield: You're an idiot. Get your religion out of my government and our political system. Perhaps you shoudl read up on the religious beliefs of our founding fathers. Ever heard of deism? I thought so.

Candidates using mIsinformation to abuse the right to vote is bad enough. But we need thinkers. Blind adherence to religious dogma is not thinking.

McCain won't have Palin's skirts to hide behind tonight.
He's all forceful when Palin is standing beside him, but when he's alone he looks and acts like a little old man.
Count the times McCain mentions POW tonight. He's still living in the past (just like Jesse Jackson).

I personally wish William Ayres would be at the debate so people can see him and learn what he's done with his life since the 70's.

McCain and Palin have lost any honor they may have had.

I sure hope McCain will be slapped around tonight, as soon as he opens his mouth to utter the name "Bill Ayers". Hypocrisy needs to be punished. McCain has lost any credibility by choosing the negative route, forgetting that he himself has much to hide from the public. Bring it all out to the open Obama (not that you need to, but you should).

I would like to see if McCain will look at Obama this time it makes him look scared or anger of him either way that is not good

Rope a DOPE..how appropriate..McCain has been acting like a real dope..I worry that he is suffering the effects of being held captive and tortured.

Capitalism isn't working. Bailing out the banks is socialism. Republicans and Deomcrats voted for it. We also have socialism in the prison system, the DMV, public schools, road construction. Freedom isn't free people. Socialism isn't the end of the world.

I always like to hear Christians(or people who say they're Christians) hate on socialism. They say things like why don't they get a job? I've earned my money, why don't they work? So ignorant, so unlike Jesus.

Screw capatilism, let's work on taking care of each other.

I just put my vote in for Obama/Biden today, I encourage anyone who had the ability to vote early to take part in it.

THE NEWS COULD BE HEARING AND SEEIN MCCAIN TELL HOW HE ACQUIRED THE NICKNAME "SONGBIRD" WHILE IN HIS POW CAMP. HEAR THAT HE PAID PEOPLE TO NEVER MENTION IT.

Maybe blacks are voting for Obama because he is black. It was okay for whites to hang, mutiliate rape and separate families because they were black, but now all of a sudden there's something wrong with blacks voting for someone because they're black. Hmmmm. Think about it.

Obama a socialist, how idiotic. A liberal, yes and far better that than being America's new dirty word, conservative.

@Scott L – then your friends were never really going to vote for him in the first place ....his plans aren't that much different than Clintons policies – and what do ya know – we had budget surplus when he left office (not to mention good international standing)

....reagan and bush sr. had 12 years of deficits, clinton, a democrat oh my! had a surplus, one which GW has squandered and whattya know – deficit again...

Like it or not trickledown economics doesn't work – if the last 28 years hasn't shown people that then this country deserves what it gets...frankly I'm hoping it gets Obama, because at least then we'll start moving in the right direction....

Roland, can someone please tell me who they are polling in Texas? Because it sure in the heck is not people in my neighborhood nor my shopping centers or my work place. How are the pollsters so sure that Texas is Red?

p.s Jackie in Dallas..your the racist for even thinking that my comment had anything to do with race, and like NOBAMA lovers YOU BROUGHT RACE INTO THE COMMENT...even more pathetic..b

Well I live in N. Idaho and can see Canada from my house...used to live in Cali and could see Mexico from my house...that must mean I too have "extensive" foreign policy credentials as well-like Sarah Palin! Why oh why didn't McCain pick me as Veep nominee then?!?!!? Ha ha-see how stupid that sounds when an average person says that? The GOP are fools and McCains "stunt" by picking Palin will not pay off like he thought.

Obama/Biden 08!!!

Mccain =no pain no gain
Pallin=Palling around Todd with AIA to secede from the U S
Obama= new Leadership for changing America

Jackie in Dallas. Get a good accountant and and reduce your taxes and study your history. Income redistribution is Socialism. He is dangerous....but I am not worried. McCain will win by 2%. When people go into the booth to vote no one will know. Socialism is dangerous.....I hope you don't find out the hard way.

My question for McCain is, "What are you trying to say by the comments about Ayers?". McCain himself stated he did not believe Obama was a terrorist, so the only reason I can see to even mention this information is to scare the Americans into changing the minds. He is incouraging hatred and you can see it in his campaining and the reactions we have seen by some of his suppporters. They are being lead into their decisions by fear and fear alone. We need someone who is willing to help this country the way it is today, Obama is in no way the same type of person Ayers is. It's not like they sat around and discussed doing harm to the U.S. Start thinking with your minds and realize Obama is trying to help this country out of this mess. Mc Cain is living in the past.

Quit telling me what I am supposed to care about, you imbiciles!!! Everytime McCain brings up yet another example of Obama's choice of confidants, the media states he is putting forth a distration. If our leaders have no sense of character and we can't trust them, we don't need them.

Glenn, I DID earn it, but unlike the ultra-rich who can hide their wealth and not pay their fair share, I gladly pay my fair share as long as I'm getting what I pay for. Socialism is to take from the wealthy and give to the poor - which sounds remarkably like charity to me - I'm just tired of my little money being taken from me and given to the wealthy! I'm not on welfare, and don't ask for any handouts from the government. I believe in a capitalistic society, and when the US is one, instead of a federally funded retirement parachute for the rich and incompetent, I'll be happy to live here. I'm not just a crackpot, I've studied our history, gotten a degree (in 3 not 5 1/2 years). served honorably in our military during Vietnam, and have watched McCain vote time and time again to reduce my benefits. So don't start characterizing me as someone who is lazy and just wants a handout.

JUST ANNOYED......every one here should read his comments and read them again and again. I am a solid Obama supporter and believe that when attacked he should fight back. But the bottom line is that it serves no purpose except intices hatred. That we still have enough of in this country. Vote for what you deem to be right for you and remember that it is what makes this country so great....you can voice your opinion. Like Obama said when people booed his mention of McCain....we don't need none of that....we need votes. OBAMA got mine already last week.

Jackie in Dallas,
Thank you for proving my point,
NOBAMA lovers will not say it is wrong to hang around with terriorists, sit in a church with someone who says gd america, ect..it is okay Jackie in Dallas? sure it is you want NOBAMA to take from the wealthy and GIVE to you.. pathetic.. NOBAMA lovers ...just pathetic..

Barack Obama will win 364 electoral votes. This has been fun, John, but you can Sarah can go back to the circus now. We've had enough of your pitbulls, lipstick, and poor judgment.

Obama did the same thing with the "Lipstick on a Pig" comment, knowing that McCain's people would jump on it as sexist and about Palin, even though McCain had used the same phrase before in a similar context as Obama. Of course the Republicans jumped at the bait hook line and sinker.

Just got in from work and seen the new polls.Isee a OBAMA LANDSIDE{407-131} OBAMA taking 35 states including[MONTANA,ARKANSAS,N DAKOTA,COLORADO,OHIO,INDIANA,MISSOURI,W VIRGINIA,VIRGINIA,N CAROLINA,GEORGIA, AND MY STATE FLORIDA} JOB WELL DONE OBAMA!

No way, no how, no McSame!! Down for the count!

I really hope you are right! I just don't trust McCain or anyone from his team, they don't play an honest game. Let's look at how they have spent the last few months telling one lie after another even after the lies have been disspelled. It's hard to fight a professional liar, even harder when there is a whole team of them!

I just be glad when this debate is over, heck I be glad when this election is over. I pray that Obama is the winner, that way we all win! I can hardly watch the first airing of these debates because I always wonder what lie McCain may come up with.

That old "straight talker" s[eaks nothing but crooked lies!

ALL WE NEED TO REMEMBER IS THIS IS THE SAME MAN THAT HAS ON NUMBEROUS TIMES TOLD US HE KNOWS LITTLE TO NOTHING ABOUT THE ECONOMY, THAT SHOULD BE ENOUGH SAID, THAT IS THE MOST HONEST THING THAT HAS COME FROM HIS MOUTH!

Carmine,
Racist much? Get over it! The old white male club hasn't been working out too well so lets go for some real change, change that should've happened a long time ago! I have been ready for a non-white, non-male president for a long time! And I am a white male that is saying this! AMERICA WAKE UP!! THAT IS WHY WE ARE A JOKE TO THE REST OF THE WORLD!!

you go roland.....go obama!

American's are sick n tired of the arrrogant republican's failed policies.Democrat Obama is the hope for the world for new responsible leadership.Go Obama

Danlyn,

Boy are you on the wrong track. If you want to compare skeletons, how about McCain's ties to Hagee, or to Charles Keating, or to Raffaello Follieri, ad nauseum.

As for socialism, etc. I am a hard-working, 58-year old white professional woman who has paid taxes all my life, and never been on welfare. I'm not "lazy" or good-for-nothing. To characterize all Obama supporters as welfare candidates is a bit, well, racist, don't you think? I would just like value for the taxes I pay. When someone like me making less than 55,000 a year pays more in real taxes than a CEO of a bank, that's just WRONG.

Obama is liberal...

He has promised that “the first thing I’d do as President is sign the Freedom of Choice Act” (known as FOCA). This would create a federally-guaranteed “fundamental right” to abortion through all nine months of pregnancy, including, “a right to abort a fully developed child in the final weeks for undefined ‘health’ reasons.”

McCain needs to bring up this issue.

That's a good analysis- Obama has just been letting McCain swing away, tire himself out, and mainly just hurt himself in the process. And McCain finds himself in a no-win situation: if he doesn't bring it up, after all the macho posturing, he will look like he is indeed afraid to say it to Obama's face. And if he does bring it up, Obama probably has a withering retort that's been sitting on the shelf, ready to go for weeks.

GO-bama!

CNN just made fun of the ACORN movement 5:03 central time. This is a serious thing that cannot be made fun of as you just did.

Why in the world does anyone want these two pounding away at each other? This isn't a stupid boxing match. Just listen to what their plans are and pick the guy who seems like a good, solid leader. I'm going with the brainy one this time.

One other thing Jackie. It is not yours if you didn't earn it. It is mine until the feds try and take it......I'll bury it under my inground indoor pool.....next to my hot tub and four car garage. Capitalism is great and I pay my people well.

Carmine-I disagree. America is ready for an African-American president.

Yes it looks great for Obama, but none of this will really happen if we take anything for granted.

Vote early! Tell your friends and family to vote early too! As others have said, if you vote early you won't get caught up in last-minute Republican tricks or scare tactics.

Obama 08 & 12

Well, based on his campaign so far, whatever it is McCain needs to do, he'll do the opposite.

Hey Jackie.....keep drinking the cool-aide. He has no experience and is a Socialist.....and it is my hard earned money he wants to give to you lazy bums......yes I am in the upper tax bracker but I earn it. I do not wait for a check each month from the Gov.......keep checking your mailbox.......maybe you'll get one soon.........and you're welcome

Help me understand what Palin meant when she stated that she has nothing to lose.That is not something a vp should say when people are hurting financially and the economy is a mess. We have everything to lose. Maybe she doesn't since the first she and the first dude do not think they are part of the US.

OBAMA WILL DO FINE IN THE DEBATE TONIGHT. HE NEEDS TO GO AFTER THE JUGULAR AND BE DONE WITH IT. MCCAIN NEEDS TO RETIRE AND NEVER SHOW HIS FACE AGAIN. HIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN UGLY AND NASTY.

Don't get over confident Obama Demoncrats, we need to come out and vote in unprecedented numbers to put that phrase in history. yeah, i mean Obama Demoncrats

Obama Supporters....let's not celebrate too early, we still have alot of work ahead of us over the next 20 days. Once your state starts early voting, volunteer to help get people to the polls. we need most of us to vote early so that there won't be any 'funny business' at the polls on Nov 4. Trust me I know, I live in Florida. Make sure your College kids have Absentee ballots available to them if they havent registered at college. If for some reason you can't vote, help out by providing transportation to the polls to at least 10 Obama voters. This is still not over yet. We have to be prepared for an October suprise. Some international event that could help McCain. Don't forget Bush is still in office and there are a lot of things he could do to try to help McCain, so we have to work very hard these last 20 days. And finally, let's be respectful of McCain and his supporters. We don't want to look or act like some of those people at the Republican rallies. We're better than that. We will usher in a whole new Democratic Revolution that will change this world for the better for generations to come.

That One & Biden 08 & 12

He came, He saw, He'll hit him right there in the jaw

Hey Roland do you by any chance support Obama?

Come on CNN. Let me post my comments. He is a Socialist. I will be paying for all you lazy cool-aide drinkers to stay home and get a check. Racism will come into play.....the Bradley Effect. Obama better be leading by 10+ % on election day.....or he loses. Racism and Socialism.....not a good day for Obama.

Interesting thing happened today...two of my friends who are Obama supporters...I mean "were" Obama supporters are now not voting for him. They are not voting McCain either.

I asked why they changed their minds and they said "I finally paid attention to his tax plans"

Very strange...hopefully more liberals see the light that Obama's tax plans are socialistic to the core.

I've got it all figured out. The Republicans want to loose this election so that in 2012, they can say that the Democrats have had four years to fix things and have failed to do so, now it's our turn.

Everyone knows,or should know that four years is not long enough to fix the ecomomy. It'll get better, but won't be perfect.

***********PLEASE CNN JUST ONE MORE COMMENT***************

@ JUST ANNOYED:

WHAT ISSUES OF SEN. OBAMA'S BIRTH? IS 100% AMERICAN.

FYI: HIS BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS PUBLIC RECORD!

HE ADDRESSED ......ACORN..........YESTERDAY! BUT THE FAR-RIGHT

REFUSES TO LISTEN! REFUSES TO CHECK OUT THE FACTS! (FAQCHECK.ORG!)

KEEPS SPEWING ITS LIES, AND LISTENING TO AM RADIO HATE-FEAR-LIES MONGERS!

WILL YOU FOR ONCE THINK FOR YOURSELVES??????

i just hope obama gets under mccains skin.lets make him angry. so we can see the real mccain.unfit to lead .go back to tour seven houses thirteen cars.send your dolly back to moose and carabou country YES WE CAN AND BY GOD YES WE WILL VOTE VOTE VOTE

For all of you who are saying that it is socialistic to share the wealth...well, guess what? It is OUR wealth we'd like a share of.

I'm tired of baling out the rich while watching 90-year old women kill themselves rather than be evicted from their homes of heaven-knows how many years. I'm tired of paying more than my fair share of taxes while the McCains and Trumps, and all their buddies in oil and banking, take their money offshore or have is so wrapped up it never get's taxed at all.

If I thought for a MINUTE that McCain and Palin either had a real plan or could actually do the job, I might have second thoughts, but they've proved over and over that they are incapable of telling the truth or recognizing what is important to the majority of people in this country. For Palin to stand there and flat out LIE about the Troopergate report that found her guilty of misuse of power and violations of ethics (even though, through a quirk of law, the actions are not illegal) and say she was exonerated?

Please, Roland, I hope you are right!

Roland what you forgot to mention here is that this is your wish not what will happen.

I am not surprised by your article no longer , it is very clear that you are biased and voting for Obama so I suggest you state that when you write about the candidates.

CNN = Obama HQ

Go Obama Go Obama

My prayers are with you

Bill Ayers has nothing to do with this election ,what ever he did after he recieved his award has nothing to do with Obama.Was Obama standing next to him?No.

Can't WAIT to see it happen – I've been wanting to punch him out for all of the lies he's told for weeks now!

McCain is not that smart. He will not be able to stop himself and he will loose it tonight.
I support Obama and can't wait to see McCain to step in it tonight!
This will be fun!

I can't stand CNN and its viewers they are so far left it makes me sick. Even if Obama wins the republicans will fight it and win. I don't care how politically correct you want to be but this country is not ready for a black president. If the democratic party wanted to win this election they should of went with any white guy. I can't wait for the election all these polls are off because too many people are afraid of telling the truth.

Time for Palin to go back to Alaska and McCain to Arizona!

O and Joe '08

I can't imagine that Senator McCain would think Senator Obama would not have an answer ready for him. But then again, this is the man who said the fundamentals of our economy are strong. Never the less, go get Obama.

Obama/Biden '08

It's like playing chess, and you lead your opponent on and on until you seal the deal by taking their king unexpectedly. And John McCain is the one whose king is off the board.

Prediction for General Election 2008:

Obama/Biden = 400+ Electoral Votes

McCain/Palin = 130+ Electoral Votes

In other words.....Landslide!!

"he has nothing to lose. Obama's cool charisma is nothing but ARROGANCE! He's a second George Bush"

Did someone really say this? Obama=Bush??
-one minute he is the most liberal Senator the next he is Bush
-one minute he belongs to Rev Wright's crazy church- the next he is muslim
-one minute he's going to raise your taxes- the next he can't pay for tax cuts

Conservatives are just throwing crap at a wall and hoping it sticks, and the thought Democrats could make the economy worse... LOL is silly.

***************CNN PLEASE POST MY COMMENT********************

Hey, now, folks, I know we want Sen. OBAMA to "pulverize the old fool"..... but, that's just NOT how Sen. Obama is!

Sen. Obama has demonstrated over and over that he IS a gentleman!
Compared to grouchy McCain who would not even look at Sen. Obama during the first debate. And who rushed out in the second debate, after spending the debate pacing nervously.

@ CHRISTINE K: this morning I blogged about Ayers! WILL YOU STOP ALREADY...... ITS A NONE ISSUE!

AYERS WAS NEVER PROSECUTED.

AYERS SERVED ON THE ANNENBERG BOARD FOR EDUCATION WITH SEN. OBAMA, AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE..... WHO IN FACT ARE ........REPUBLICANS!

PLEASE AMERICA REJECT THE LIES, FEAR AND HATE BEING SPEWED BY THE REPUBLICANS! WE ARE SO SICK OF THEIR VILE POLITICS!

If the Ayers' issue is fair game, maybe abortion should be discussed as well…. in a second debate between Palin and Biden.

Palin recently attacked Obama on the abortion issue.

But what Palin did not mention during her attack, was the fact that she does not support abortion even in the cases of rape or incest.

And McCain on his website has said that he will try to undo Roe v. Wade. This is something Palin also failed to mention while attacking Obama

Sssshhhh.... it's McCain's nap time.

one thing should be very clear to mccain by now,and that is Obama is no fool!Go for it mccain make my day!

A new day is dawning and what a day it will be. Poor Mclame will loose the election... and a pile of investments... through his own incompetence.

Duck Mr. McCain!

HERE COMES THE ROPE-A-DOPE!

Forgive me . . . but I wish Sarah was in the ring for this punishment too!

Danlyn- -WHATEVER

Marie.............you sure do sound like a right wing Christian conservative , you sure are a hateful bunch, typical of the McCain /Palin ticket which spews hate and racism....Boy, am I glad I'm not one of your kind.........Suck it up girl, your team is going to lose on November 4th........

I rest my case on danlyn's post.

Go get him tonight Barack! I sure hope McCain gets all caught up in ranting about Ayers and ACORN since both are such ridiculous NON issues. You will stay calm and collected, and he will continue to fray and twitch because he can't scream out the hate we all know he is dying to let out.

General Election 2008:

Obama/Biden = 400 + Electoral Votes

I'm an enthusiastic Obama supporter encouraging my fellow Obama supporters to not allow our confidence in a victory replace our duty to vote for the Obama/Biden ticket. Back in the day, Carter lost a huge lead to Reagan, Dukakis lost his lead to Bush 41 (even with Quayle as VP...remind you of anyone), and Gore lost his lead to Bush 43 going into the presidential election. Let's keep our confidence and take it right along with us into the voting booth to cast a vote for Obama/Biden. And while we're at it - each one, bring one or two or three, etc., registered voters, that is, with us to cast a vote for Obama/Biden too. LET'S VOTE EARLY FOR OBAMA/BIDEN AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME.

Gerri- -That would be Sugar Ray Leonard vs Roberto Duran

Roland, I really thank Michael Steele, Colin Powell and other Black
Republicans, are really being wasted in the GOP. Is there one Black
member of the Republican party in Congress. How can any Black per-
son with an ounce of grey matter, support the republican party. That
party is not the party of Lincoln. Even most democrats that supported
president Bush are realizing the mistake they made in 2004, it is just a
same that so many great American soldiers had to pay with their lives
and bodies. . .

blacks are racist? Not for voting for Obama. It's been ok for blacks to vote for whites for years but its not ok to support a black man? Please!

CNN IS A BIAS STINKEN MEDIA. GAVE OBAMA A FREE RIDE THROUGH THIS WHOLE RACE.WONT TAKE MY COMMENTS IF THEY DONT PRAISE OBAMA. YOU STINKEN NAIVE OBAMA SUPPORTERS FULL OF HATE WILL FIND THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT YOUR CANIDATE WHEN ITS TO LATE. THIS HAS BEEN A FIXED RACE FROM THE BEGINING. EVERYTME OBAMA GETS CAUGHT IN CORRUPTION LIKE ACORN AND SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES,HE BACKS AWAY SAYING HE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT IT. HE IS A BIG JOKE.YOU MORONS BETTER START WORRYING ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY INSTEAD OF A GLAMOUR MEDIA CLOWN. WE MAY NOT HAVE A COUNTRY TO WORRY ABOUT.OBAMA BEING ELECTED WILL BE THE WORST DISASTER SINCE 911. THAT IS THE FACTS.

Yes, Ayers got the citizen of the year award in Chicago, and promptly took his picture standing on the American flag. Sounds like he's changed a bunch. And he didn't just protest in the 60's, he bombed government buildings.

The debate tonight is supposed to center around domestic policy. Certainly, the moderator will bring up the economy, as will the candidates. Of course, that is the topic we all want to hear about.

If McCain is fool enough to take the bait set out for him by the Obama camp, I guess we really will have an analysis of whether or not McCain is the war-strategiest that he claims to be. How do you let your opponent control the pace of the election, the tone of the debates, and the media???
Here is the answer: whether you like it or not, Obama has proven himself to be the superior leader in this campaign cycle. McCain has been out-maneuvered at every turn, since the time Hillary officially left the race.
McCain likes to fancy himself a battle-born maverick, able to detect the enemy's intentions and snuff them out before they can do damage.
That's what he wanted to run on, right? The war president?
Well, Senator McCain, unfortuantely, when you can't even win the battle for presidency, it's clear you are the wrong man to be commander in chief.

If McCain brings us Ayers tonight, he is in for more than a K.O. I'd predict broken bones, if we are in that analogy. Go Obama! (holy... I used an exclamation point)

Who cares??
Hangs out with terrorists, hangs out in churches with Rev Wright,
Who helped him buy his house, a convicted felon? Was a lawyer and trainer for Acorn...I don't care..I do care he LIED about it..wake up you starry-eyed dopes..
You NOBAMA lovers spend your time bashing Mcain, shouldn't you be working? o thats right, you are waiting for your check you think NOBAMA will give you..AKA Robin Hood take from the rich give to the poor..lazy people love NOBAMA..be careful what you wish for..
Sarah Palin has more experience than NOBAMA, something you kool-aid drinkers don't want to talk about

Anybody else notice that none of the McLame supporters can spell or string together a coherent series of words? Coincidence? I think not.

You all are idiots on here. We are Americans and everyone can read all of the garbage you are putting on here. So I see there is someone from Germany, who else is looking at what fools we are.

As for tonight!

Obama needs to come across as solid, address the issues of his birth, his attachment to ACORN, his connection with Ayres and put that to bed, truthfully and honestly. He needs to show that he is an American and ready to lead, with the respect of this entire country. He needs to show that he doesn't listen to the old ridiculous statements of Jessie Jackson and how we aren't going to help Israel, our only true ally in that part of the world. Much of what either side is committing to may not happen, but when we turn on that TV or listen to that Radio or watch the web in February whoever is elected better be there for America, not just all of you, but everyone.

As for McCain, he needs to do well tonight, show that he too is an American, that he can command respect of everyone. Don't mock this man who sat in a POW camp for us, and don't demean Sarah Palin either. She did do alot of Alaska, I know Alaskans that respect her and have benefited from her decisions. She is just green in this type of spotlight, like Obama was when he ran for Senator, but that was easier than being on a Presidential Ticket.

What I want all of you to do tonight is listen, this is your future, all of you Americans. For your children, for their children, and yes vote, whatever way you want to vote, but do so to state your opinion.

Don't demean our country, this for many of us is the only place that we are able to live in peace.

Roland YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST. BETTER THAN ALL THE REST! You tell it as it should be told. What you said last night about "free Sarah" is true. If all the news organizations would stop broadcasting her rallies, I guarantee you she would give an interview. They should just ignore her as she has RUN from you for fear of showing greater ignorance (if that is possible).

CNN, I am still waiting your coverage on Palin's witch doctor minister. You had no problem running Rev. Wright 24/7. Keep giving Palin special treatment and see how high Obama's numbers continue to climb. People don't like it.

If the Ayers' issue is fair game..... maybe abortion should also be publicly discussed – in a second debate between Palin and Biden. Unless of course, McCain is afraid to let Palin be part of a second debate.

Palin recently attacked Obama on the abortion issue, saying he is extreme That is first of all not true.

But what about Palin? She is indeed extreme: she does not support abortion even in the cases of rape or incest!

And McCain on his website has said that he will try to undo Roe v. Wade.

Sarah Palin claims the media won't engage in talks with her, four times yesterday the media tried to talk to her and she refused. Palin's problem is she doesn't like to answer hard questions, just the easy ones and that's why she uses the "street thug" tactics against Obama.

I have to say, Obama will be the best president.McCain acts like a little spoiled child who can't get their way. Obama is cool, calm, and collected and has proved that he can take on anything bad thrown at him. He will be a great leader for our country.

I voted early last night and sent it off this morning. I didn't vote a straight democratic ticket... but I did vote for Obama and Biden. I also encourage those who can to vote early and use these next three weeks to encourage others you know to go out and vote!

Maybe abortion should also be publicly discussed – in a second debate between Palin and Biden. Unless of course, McCain is afraid to let Palin be part of a second debate.

Palin attacked Obama on the abortion issue, saying he is too far to the left. That is first of all not true.

But what about Palin? She is extreme – to the right – she does not support abortion even in the cases of rape or incest!

And McCain on his website has said that he will try to undo Roe v. Wade.

Float like a Butterfly and sting like a Bee. Sock it to McCain and run Palin up a tree.

Howard Stern sent a reporter into Harlem to interview black voters — who proved they are voting for Obama just because he is part black.

They read off McCain’s positions on issues, thinking they were Obama’s, and black voters were 100% McCain when they thought those were Obama’s positions.

They also believe Sarah Palin is Obama’s VP pick.

After all the accusations of racism that have been tossed out there by Obama’s campaign, it’s time to start calling the black community out on its racism. 95% of blacks are supporting Obama — and in Harlem at least, these voters have no idea what Obama stands for.

I hope old man McCain lets it all out tonight...he has nothing to lose. Obama's cool charisma is nothing but ARROGANCE! He's a second George Bush; You'll see for yourselves when he's on T.V. giving a state of the union address and he's talking down to all you "po folk."

Martin! read this one on the AIR, I dare you!!!!

I'm a former beauty queen with common sense,Barack is the best thing that has happened to this country in this time of crisis, he is sooo intelligent and handsome doesn't hurt. He and Joe will get us out of this mess in a couple of years, Roland I think you are great!

Palin attacked Obama on the abortion issue, saying he is too far to the left. That is first of all not true.

But what about Palin? She is extreme – to the right – she does not support abortion even in the cases of rape or incest!

And McCain on his website has said that he will try to undo Roe v. Wade.

Maybe abortion should also be publicly discussed – in a second debate between Palin and Biden. Unless of course, McCain is afraid to let Palin be part of a second debate.

Obama will make the country realize what an old fool McCain really is! I don't watch debates, but I"m fairly sure that Obama will come out the winner tonight just as he has the last two debates. His cool confidence and his knowledge of what it will take to get our country out of the mess that McCain and the republicans have put us in will overshadow anything McBush will say. My family has already voted and it wasn't for McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obama will TAKE COLORADO ALONG WITH A MAJORITY OF THE COUNTRY! The republican rule is OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

right on

All Obama has to do is bring up that McCain's transition chief has a history of helping Saddam Hussein politically, his VP candidate Palin has been found to have engaged in abuse of power and ethics violations as Governor, and Palin's husband was a member of a group that advocated Alaska's secession from the United States.

Who cares that Obama served with Ayers on charity boards that were aiming to improve Chicago schools over a decade ago compared to these glaring concerns about both McCain and Palin?

The only dopes I know are the Obama fanatics on this site who wish to elect an inexperience, naive, Chicago leftist political hack as their leader.

WELL WELL WELL, IT IS ALMOST TIME TO RUMBLE. IF MCPAIN IS SMART TONITE, HE WILL STAY ON ISSUES. DOESN'T HE REALIZE PEOPLE ARE SICK OF THE CRAP HE HAS BEEN SPREADING AND THEN THE OTHER DAY TELLS A NICE LADY, "NO NO NO, OBAMA IS A DECENT MAN" GIVE ME A BREAK – HE IS SICKENING AND SO IS THAT "WHATEVER" YOU CALL HER, IS IT "MOOSEHEAD" I CAN'T REMEMBER – GET THIS COUNTRY GOING RIGHT – VOTE OBAMA AND BIDEN, TWO DOWN TO EARTH GUYS.....

I hope he sees stars!

HOW IS AYERS A NON-ISSUE?

Barack only told half the story and you ate it up.

He served on TWO education boards with him and doled out money to radical groups rather than the schools. Ayers said his new choice of weaponry is education. "not math and science, but political activism. I'm a small 'c' communist"

Couldn't Barack and found a better education program to champion???

Of course you don't want McCain to bring it up, because BARACK HAS NO DEFENSE other than to "stick to the issues"

QUESTION: How can you trust what Obama is promising if his small record says opposite. Can you trust that he's not a socialist liberal if he's been around them all his life?

McCain wasn't the best choice for president, but at least I KNOW WHAT I'M GETTING.

Obama – TONIGHT – be respectful!

It is not his fault – he is just a product of the PAST and past failures…

Obama FOCUS ON THE FUTURE – for us and our children – that is all we have NOW!

Obama! NOW ! JUST DO IT!

“North Amercia Rules”

Just look at that picture of the two of them... it is SO obvious that McCain doesn't even want to touch or get near Obama. What a closet racist McCain must be!! We already know Palin is, and it appears McCain too.
People, don't let the polls cause you to get complacent & perhaps skip voting next month. We need to make sure this election represents the peoples' choice– elect Obama & Biden. I'll be honest, he was not my first choice– I was a hardcore Hillary Clinton supporter. But we can't afford to let McCain/Palin even have a chance. Those people are just flat scary.
I have a friend (probably not anymore as of this week) in TX who is still making some of the most outrageous statements about Obama. I am stunned that she would believe the lies floated out there... but I think I now realize that she is more bigoted than I thought. Get past color, people. We can't afford another 4 years of the corruption & lies of the Republican party & its failed policies. We must elect Obama/Biden not only for our sake but for our children's & grandchildren's sakes.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE– vote Obama/Biden!!

Please. McCain set himself up for the rope-a-dope. He's a one-man waltzing political disaster. I honestly have come to believe he is hellbent on self-destruction the way he has run his campaign.

If McCain takes the bait and brings up Ayers, he's toast. Plain and simple. Too bad for him he already said he was going to do it. Now, if he gets wise and forgoes the Ayers commentary, he has egg on his face.

nothing Roland Martin says is credible, he is an angry hack, who hates white people! CNN should be ashamed to have him on their network!

Martin is probably right.
Obama has so masterfully crafted this campaign, from the primaries until now. Of course, no small thanks to the Davids (Plouffe and Axelrod).

Still, Obama doesn't have to do much to appear more presidential than McCain tonight. He simply has to keep his cool and draw from his enormous intellect and grasp of the facts.

McCain has to perform some kind of crazy high-wire act tonight and, at the risk of sounding mean, sometimes a person is just a bit too old to perform those hig-wire feats. We're not as nimble and responsive as we age. We're seeing that in the ways McCain has been unable to pivot his message successfully, when the need to change directions is obvious. He just can't quite manage.

This has been my first year to follow politics. All I have to judge the candidates is how they manage their campaigns. McCain's is very negative and eratic ~ Obama's is very calm, smooth and on target.
My vote is for Obama.

Go Obama, our vote will finally be heard for all republicans to hear loud and clear !

This fight is more like Foster Brooks taking on Denzel Washington. Unless Obama says something completely stupid or off the wall, like he wants to eat little white babies for lunch with Idi Amin, he should do very well.

Careful Barack, If the old guy falls down he may break a hip!

Has McCain ever shown any respect while debating McCain, well don't expect any surprises this time. McCain has already claimed he is going to kick Obama's you know what, so go figure.

Guys, let's be serious John McCain is nothing but "the same old politics with the same failed policies""

Obama/Biden 2008

Let's go!!

Mr. Martin:

Great analogy. McCain certainly is on the ropes. As for comparing Obama to Ali, the analogy may be more similar to Rocky. But never mind, its ends well in the end!

who wants to bet CNN and MSNBC will declare Obama the winner and FOX News will declare McCain the winner?

Mccain says Ayers is terrorist, but that guy seems to be roaming in the streets free and working as a professor in a college, wait a minute, am confused, a terrorist can live in this country but nobody should talk. crazy

Time has come for Mc Cain to get his butt knock-out. Im tired of all trash talking with McCain/Palin. Lets nip this in the bud tonite with a TKO, Yeah, Roland please give to that guy Sean Hannity from FOX NEWS. Do he had black people that much. He's a HATER!

SOUTH CAROLINA LOVES OBAMA-BIDEN 08

MMMMMM....Good coolaid. Before you swallow the next sip, I think you should consider the facts. It's not just that he "hung out" with a a guy that tried to take down the government, he did his bidding. What do you think Obama did while he served on 2 boards with Ayers? He funded Ayers leftist programs and diverted the foundations' money to extremist organizations. Why do you think Ayers resigned while Obama was on the board? Because they knew they were funding his programs directly and it was a conflict. Besides Obama could be counted on to steer the money to Ayers. And as for education reform, not one dime of the$50 million from the Annenberg challenge went to the Chicago public schools. It went to Ayer's leftist alternative schools whose admitted sole purpose is to radicalize students, not teach them to read or write. Is that what you want for your kids? As for Wright, he sat in a pew for 20 years with that guy spewing hate and intolerance. You can't tell me that he didn't agree. His silence gives consent. And $800,000 to ACORN which is at the heart of the Fannie & Freddie mess through its strong arm tactics to force lenders to give loans to people in poor neighborhoods who couldn't afford it. America is about creating opportunity, not guaranteeing everyone the same things in life. If you want someone who is going to push socialist agendas, Obama's your guy. He doesn't have much of a record, so you have to look at what he did and who he did it with. Stop buying the 20 second sound bites the media is feeding you and do your homework. This is a very serious time and calls for serious thinking not glib sayings.

McCain is getting better i just hope he doesn't win
that would really be bad
Go Obama you can win this
please win

This is the debate not to miss!

Or, maybe Obama will be expecting one thing and will be blindsided.

Beat him down and then ask him

WHERE IS THE AMERICANS TAX FREE GAS HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DONT FORGET TO VOTE!!!

IF McCain brings up Ayers.... he is in for a SURPRISE!!

I dont think McCain has really read anything about Ayers.

Sure he was part of a protester radical Group in the 60s! MANY Teens and Young Adults were!! BUT what has he accomplished now?? People change. How many in the Peace time 60s smoked dope and did Acid? MANY MANY MANY!!

Should we always be judged on what we DID? Or what we have BECOME inspite of what we did in the past??

Did we stop the dope? Did we stop protesting and move on? Doing good in our lives or did we stay in that rut??

Ayres is and elementary education theorist. he is in Educational REFORM.

He is NOW a PROFESSOR at a College!!

holding the titles of DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR of EDUCATION and Senior University Scholar.

One of Three Authors of the Chicago Annenberg Challenge grant proposal that won 49.2 Million dollars over 5 years of public school reform

Board member of Woods fund of Chicago an anti-proverty philanthropic foundation

Chicago awarded him CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD

I think this guy has well established himself and better himself for the good of the AMerican People. He has PAID his debt to Society.. and If I was to be his friend NOW??? I probably would!!

Obama/Biden 08

I hope Mr. Obama brings it up first – Ayers – and shocks old Mcinsane and keeps him off kilter the rest of the night.

Wow, North Dakota turning blue. Next is Texas.

Nobama has never led anything or anybody and now you want him to be the leader of the free world? This person has done nothing to prove to me that he cares about anyone but himself. He cares more about Africa and ending world poverty than he does America. Fact: he is a liar. Fact: All the major influences in his life hate America. Socialism is on deck with communism in the hole. I swear, if y'all had a brain, you'd take it out and play with it.

Change – Be careful what you wish for.

But I'm sure after 4 years (if he's still in office) the dumbocrats will blame it on the "failed policies of the previous 8 years."

PLEASE GO OUT AN VOTE EARLY IF YOU CAN!

VOTE EARLY...VOTE NOW IF YOU CAN...

NOV 4TH LINES WILL BE WAY TOO LONG SO VOTE EARLY!

WOW "Christiane in Germany" staying up til 3am to watch the debate!

The world is watching and hoping for Obama's win and the change.

Greetings to you, Christiane. I am originally from Germany, having lived here in the US for the past 18 years. It is my home now. I will watch the debate at 3pm Hawaii Time, a more convenient time

STICK IT TO HIM THE OLD ONE TWO

I HOPE TONIGHTS DEBATE IS FARE TO SEN OBAMA, BECAUSE THE LAST DEBATE TOM BROKAW DID'NT GIVE SEN OBAMA THE SAME TIME AS HE GAVE SEN MCCAINBUSH WE TIMED THEM. AND THE MODERATOR FOR TONIGHT B.SHEFER IS DIRTY TO

I just want to see a knock out of McPalin – lets get this over with and try to move on.

The campaign of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said the Alaska governor was unaware of a visit by Russian energy officials to Anchorage on Monday.

The GOP incompetents should not get another chance to ruin our fine country further.

"Barack" comes from the Hebrew word for 'lightning.' Israel show your support for Obama!!