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Ahhh – McCain now wants us to believe that Jesse Jackson and Obama are "one in the same" (because they're both black? – well, even though one guy has a white mother, people will see him as "just black" anyway).

McCain – this culture war garbage is totally out of control. By the way, your running mate (Palin) makes Dan Quayle look like a Nobel Laureate.

SO does McCain have to answer for all the radical right-wing talk show hosts that support him?

Oh Right!!! What does Jesse Jackson know. Is he any authority on Barack Obama? I think not.

Why do you liberals blame McCain for pointing out what Obama's supporters have said??? Blame Obama for having shady alliances. Blame Obama's friends for making stupid comments. You always want to play the victim. You blame everyone else for Obama's faults. It is sad and pathetic

This is a time for all the "supporters" to reign their comments in. I know they want to help, but the McCain campaign is desperate and they are grabbing at straws. They will take anything anyone says and turn it around to benefit McCain. It won't work, but they will try. They need a magic bullet, and the supporters should not give it to them.

McCain is desperate and throwing mud and kitchen sinks. Who wants a 72 yr. old angry man and a 44 yr old beauty Pageant in the White House?

McCain 2008:

Ignorance first...Country LAST.
Palin first.......McCain LAST
Erratic Behavior first......Country LAST

Obama FIRST.....McCain LAST

Obama/Biden '08

I guess this is Jackson's way of making good on his threat to try cut Obama's nuts off. Jesse has now beoming a sad figure

Jesse,
Every time you open your mouth out comes trouble for Obama.
How do you know what he is thinking, are you a mind reader?
For once PLEASE "Shut the Hell Up"

Jesse Jackson is acting like Omarossa.

Jesse Jackson is not an Obama surrogate. McCain truly is grasping at straws. Does McCain want to be held responsible for everything one of his famous supporters says or does? I doubt it.

Since when was Jessie Jackson a credible source for any news, let alone on Obamas' positions.
Jessie Jackson only speaks to get attention for himself.
Obama is a friend to Israel and all American allies.
I can't wait to vote for President Barack Hussein Obama!

I see that the Obama apologists and excuse makers are back in full force. While it is true that one cannot control what someone else says, this latest Jesse Jackson comment is just one part of a larger pattern that continues to develop in regards to Obama. We are continuing to see more and more people who are connected intimately to Obama revealing Obama's true character. This is what we conservatives have been saying all along. Obama's record is completely opposite of what he has been telling the American public. How does that make you good little Liberals feel, knowing that this man has to pretend he does not hold your beliefs in order to appeal to independent voters to win an election?

Jesse Jackson need to keep his mouth and pant shut. By the way will when will people get it Jesse Jackson do not speak for all black people.

jesse dont speak for OBAMA but what if what he said WAS true, so what? It's about time the the USA threw off the shackle of a one sided relationship with Isreal that gets us nothing and cost us plenty. Why should an american running for president have to pledge loyalty to a foreign country anyway ! Isreal has played on western guilt over the holocaust since the end WWII and then they did the exact same thing to the arabs.

Jackson doesn't speak for the Obama campaign and McCain knows that he is just trying to create a diversion in this election. Anything will do him – even something that he & Palin started with their nonsense about Obama palling around with Ayers.

remember the uss liberty , jonothon pollard ets , we pay them 4 billion dollars per year plus military hardware – they spy on us they rob our govt blind , we dont need these blood suckers – its the only reason why ill vote for obama – no more special treatment for isreal

Two things: Jesse Jackson has become a bufoon who's time in the spotlight and creditability are gone. Thanks but no thanks for your support Jesse.

And the neocon repugs have jumped all over ole' Jesse's comments as if the Pope himself said Obama "would end the Zionist control" over American foreign policy.

And as usual, the slime spin masters at the McCain-Palin compaign respond with "fear, smear, mock and LIES" trying to scare the American Jewish voting block. And you know what, they will probably tip some votes to the geezer and the princess.

So, get out and vote for Obama/Biden to offset those poor creatures that believe this crap...

Desperate times cause for desperate measures. McCain is losing big time, and his campaign managers will do ANYTHING to turn the tide. Once again, it won't work.

Right is on Barack's side and we will right the ills of the George W. Bush regime. McCain WILL NOT WIN, so help me God.

Oh please, can a man has a point of view?Gee louise?? supporters of McCain are calling Sen. Obama a Muslim? and this and that????double standard again.

Obama is responsible for what other people say? Ok ... then McCain is responsible for the extremist (followers at his rallies). Give me a break!

LOL – I see the DNC moderators are still running the comments section on CNN...

McCain is accused of being a hater, just read the comments here and you can see the venom spewing from the left, what a joke you lefties really are.

Obama – loves to play that race card, Just ask Clinton.

TEXAS TRAIL DOG YOU ARE A LOOOOOSER LIKE MCCAIN . AND DONT SPEAK OF DR KING AGAIN YOU DIRTY STINKING DOG.

The spirit of MLK must be seriously vexed by Jackson.The man that marched along side him and gave his life for this moment in time.How shameful and so disrespectful for Jackson to have anything negative to say towards Oboma.If anyone on this earth knows what this moment means to so many people it should be Jesse Jackson, or have you forgotten your own personal history.Sit down and stop trying to hinder the dream of MLK.

Jesse is jealous that Obama made it further than him......

Obama/Biden '08

How about Pains ties to the white radical group Alaska Independent Party
And the McCAIN advisor who was lobbying for Saddam Hussien.
Why doesn't McCain want to talk about these issues???????

Jesse Jackson will never learn to keep his nose out of everyone's business. He's not happy unless he is getting publicity no matter whos ticket he needs to ride in on. Thanks for attempting to speak for President Obama, but shut the hell up, once and for all.
We chicagoans are tired of your flapping/

C.mon this is an insult to my intellegence,
The guy has no ties to the Obama campain what-so -ever.
His hate based initiative is his own opinions which everyone has a right to but in no way should be constued as a endorsement of Obamas commitment to the Nation of Iserial.

Obama '08

Jesse Jackson doesn't represent anybody. He has no constituents at this time. He's not a congressman, he's not a senator, he's not a governor. He's just a citizen. One who has had no Whitehouse debriefing on the present foreign policy state of affairs at this time . He certainly hasn't asked Obama any questions about Israel. Even though Barak would answer his questions if he asked. The Democratic party as a whole is not even responsible for Jesse Jackson's state of affairs in this election cycle. Jesse Jackson is responsible for himself and his own opinions. And for the Mccain campaign to give any of his opinions "credence" to attack Obama has no traction because the GOP has lost their "grip".

McCain should back off his attacks of Senator Obama's qualifications and stick to the facts and his proposed policy objectives. I was a staunch McCain supporter until he picked Sarah Palin as his running mate. He could have picked from 100 women that were more qualified and prepared for the VP role. Unfortuntately, he picked the candidate that when you blow in her ear, she thanks you for the refill.

CNN, you need to report the NEWS. Jesse Jackson released a statement saying that he did not say that. He said they distorted his statement, he said that he has not spoken to Obama about Israel and doesn't know anything about Obama's plans for Israel. That is what Jesse Jackson's response is and CNN you need to report the truth.

Well, I can't say I like either of these candidates positions. This is possibly one of the worst years for voting in a POTUS. Two sorry bought and paid for candidates. Puppets. Time for the emergence of a viable third party.

I wonder why this is even a news story. It seems that CNN is falling into the trap of trying to be fair by running anti-Obama stories whenever it runs one critical of McCain. Since when are Jesse Jackson's statements (just because Drudge reported them) newsworthy? Please recall the last we heard of this nutcase was when he was on national tv talking about cutting off a part of Obama's anatomy. It's pretty clear these guys are friends. McCain and his surrogates need to cut out the fake outrage, and the media has to stop getting played so obviously.

Hey McCain campaign. Have you not noticed Jesse and Obama are not exactly close? In other words, Jesse does not speak for Obama. What we do not understand is your overall strategy. What is your theme? What is your vision? Why chose a terrible spokesman like Tucker Bounds with his whiny voice and beaten up persona?

Jesse, you are a fake and a fraud. You used the N word you, which you say is offensive, against Obama. Why should anyone believe you are speaking for him?

STFU and become even more irrelevant.

Obviously Obama's recent "expression of support" for Israel unquestionably override his entire senate record on the same subject. Questions??

The McCain campaign has become so small.

Jesse Jackson's comments hold no water & this is yet another desperate attempt by McCain to salvage his candidacy. However, point to be noted is that this is the 2nd time Jesse 'dumb' Jackson has potentially harmed Obama, 1st being his highly inappropriate comments on camera (when he thought camera was not rolling). I am beginning to feel that maybe Jesse wants to be the 1st black Prez & is internally furious @ Obama for making history. Don't know why he keeps blabbering...without much thought.

Jesse should stick to his Rainbow Coalition & continue doing what he does best, CAPITALIZE on racial issues & dis-harmonize progressive black success.

Amazing CNN...your screening should be considered criminal.

No worries, Rev. Jackson is not the candidate of the Dem. Party, nor has he been an adviser to the Obama Campaign. Just another wander down the LOW ROAD for McCain and Palin as they desperately try to pull something from their nether regions in a last grab at anything resembling salvaging dignity or anything like it from this debacle of a campaign the Republicans have run.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!!

JESSE JACKSON IS A NOBODY THAT HAD A BABY OUT OF WEDLOCK WHO SEEMS TO BE LOSING HIS BEARINGS

I really think Jesse Jackson is against Obama. He'll cut his nuts off and all of a sudden this.

McCain will try anything to destroy Obama. He's playing dirty and ruining his reputation. So far the negative efforts have failed, so I suspect this one two.
McCain is showing he has no integrity.

Jessie Jackson no more speaks for Obama or the black race as a whole than I do. In fact I proably speak MORE for Obama than Jessie does.
This is sick and disgusting on the part of the McSame/Falin rethugs who can't win any other way than trashing someone

William Timmons, the Washington lobbyist who John McCain has named to head his presidential transition team, aided an influence effort on behalf of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to ease international sanctions against his regime.

The two lobbyists who Timmons worked closely with over a five year period on the lobbying campaign later either pleaded guilty to or were convicted of federal criminal charges that they had acted as unregistered agents of Saddam Hussein's government.

During the same period beginning in 1992, Timmons worked closely with the two lobbyists, Samir Vincent and Tongsun Park, on a previously unreported prospective deal with the Iraqis in which they hoped to be awarded a contract to purchase and resell Iraqi oil. Timmons, Vincent, and Park stood to share at least $45 million if the business deal went through.

Timmons' activities occurred in the years following the first Gulf War, when Washington considered Iraq to be a rogue enemy state and a sponsor of terrorism. His dealings on behalf of the deceased Iraqi leader stand in stark contrast to the views his current employer held at the time.

He was so not important, I don't really remember him trying to run for president or was that president of the illegitimate daddy of the year?

I don't know how Jews can vote for Obama ?.

When did Jesse Jackson become a spokesman for Obama? He is a nobody who wants to castrate Obama, and now impersonates as having influence in the Obama Campaign.

The likes of Jesse Jackson should just shut their big mouths and learn from the new breed of African American leaders who, while in appreciation of the sacrifices of the generations before them, see America and the world through the prism of equality and opportunity for all, devoid of racial, cultural, cultural and national bigotry.

Jesse Jackson only needs to revist his history to learn that Jews and Africans and African Americans share an abiding commonality in their individual struggles for survival - a history that Barack Obama referenced in his "Race Speech" in Philadelphia during the primaries.

And for John McCain to pounce on Obama for a baldheaded statement made by Jesse Jackson demonstrates the shallowness of his understanding of these complex issues, and a clear indication of the McCain Campaign's desperation to unabashfully veer toward the banality of our political discourse, even against the backdrop of pressing economic imperatives.

But why are we surprised? Oh, are we?

At this point I cannot understand why McCain insist on trying to tie every negative thing, comment or action done by someone else to Barack Obama. If you didn't hear it come from him directly then have the common sense to take it for what it is which majority of the time is half truths or comments stretched into something they weren't meant to be.

Obama/Biden 08

McCain better check into Palin's AIP connection They really hate Jews and America. She really pals around with them

You liberals are so hypocritical. Jesse Jackson makes a statement. Someone asks the McCain campaign for a response. They give one. Now all of a sudden there's something wrong with answering a question? Would you be happier if everytime a reporter asked a question the McCain camp said 'nope, sorry, I don't know what I think about that and even if I did I wouldn't tell you'? All you can do is scream about how the Republicans don't answer questions. When they do answer, you scream about how it's not the answer you wanted. Be mad at the reporter who asked the question, not at the person who gave the answer. If McCain would have said "Jesse Jackson is a lunatic who doesn't speak for Obama and I could care less what he thinks", people would be throwing a fit too.

PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE! This is the same man who suggested castrating Senator Obama! Does it really matter what this man say after that! And as for his pull with the black community.... speaking as a card carrying member of set group i can tell you that one of the greatest things about Senator Obama is HOW LITTLE he agrees with Jackson. This man (Jackson) thinks because he was in the presents of greatness (Dr. King) that he has any relevance today! I have never respected this man. But i guess in a campaign where the supporters have been yelling KiLL HIM and OFF with his HEAD in regards to Obama... then yes i can see why now a man who suggested castration is on their good side! THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE !

I think initially that Obama thought he could initiate nogotiations between the Israelites and Palestinians over Jerusalem, but later decided that he should be taking a strong pro-Israel stance on that as that is what the US has agreed to, and what Israel is expecting. I believe he will do that, but I also believe he is going to try to talk sense with the Palestinians. Only God knows how far those talks would go, but he does have a talent for listening and getting people to think. With good advisors around him, I think we can trust that he would do as well as McCain if not better because he is so level headed and sees the big picture better.

Another McAmbush tactic. He and his campaign are just PATHETIC!

I think Jesse may have lost his marbles. Someone please sit him down and calm him. Stop hating on Obama. You of all people should know the struggles of people with a darker pigmentation in trying to achieve anything in this country. Don't hinder the man, help him. Finally we have another canidate who truly cares about ALL people. Relish this fact and embrace it. IT'S TIME FOR THE PEOPLE TO TAKE BACK WASHINGTON AND MAKE THIS COUNTRY WORK FOR ALL AMERICANS.

Let's go ahead and tar McCain with every word Gordon Liddy and Sean Hannity croak on their shows. The possibilities are endless if you simply disband all sense of logic and get desparate!

Then this means that Randy Scheunemann speaking for Mccain and are all supporters therefore responsible for anything Palin , Todd , Bush,Cheney ,Rove ,Gramm,Lieberman, do ,say , have done now or in the past.?

Hey John McCain,

Why dont you tell us more about how observant you were to a wife addicted to drugs and writing scripts. Any other person would have been put behind bars if they did what Cindy did. Why dont you focus on what Obama says and not what Jesse says.

Tell me something more about your plans than the fact that you are a vet. Being a vet does not in and of it self make you any more qualified to be President than someone who is not a vet.

Give me DETAILS on how you would make this country better. Quit saying" I already know how to fix that my friends" If you know how to fix all these items, THEN WHY HAVENT YOU?

Jesse Jackson doesn't speak for Barak Obama.
However, Palin does speak for McCain and she said on CBS that we wouldn't question and support ANYTHING that Isreal did. These are two opposite ends of the spectrum, but the difference is one is a VP candidate and one is irrelevent to the United States

I hope McCain brings this up tonight along with Ayers and Acorn and all the rest.

SM

Obama gave the best answer to the question any candidate should have giving. If Isreal attacks another country and that country then attacks Isreal, then why should the United States defend Isreal?

Know if another country attacks Isreal first, then the United States should defend Isreal. If you can understand my statement, you can understand why Obama answer the question the way he did.

So Jessie Jackosn is now Sen. Obama's adviser. Interest considering he wanted to cut his head off a few months ago. Jackson has no connection to Obama.

Okay...McSame an old 72 year old Ex-con (prisinor of war) a prisinor is still a prisinor by Republicans stardard. (correct)......and Sara Annie Oakly shooting helpless mooses...along with drinking, lying, thieving abusive power pimp my kids out for a vote....how low can you go...oh and how about first dude..an extremist wanna a be INDEPENDENT..from America....these are our republicans choices...I'm staying home...no on second thoughts I'll vote OBAMA..a real family man and decent christian...

Once again Obama is blamed for someone else's comments. Maybe Palin will blame HIM for global warming next. Oh, I forgot. She doesn't think it's a problem generated by man. She may blame him anyway. Seems anything goes now.

Erm, so should we take every comment by Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity and attribute it to the official McCain campaign?

Or perhaps it's because Jackson is black and as we all know, all black people are a big amorphous blob that think and say exactly the same things.

The McCain campaign is just beyond belief stupid.

Making this something news wrothy is stupidity. CNN does not have to report something else. CNN is the place of gossip

Jesse speaks for himself and his own self interest. Not even his son agrees with him.

Yo Jesse, Sit Your Behind DOWN!

So Jesse needs to shut up...there goes the First Amendment when Obama is president. He'll shut down dissenting opinion.

Dave,
I think this Presidential candidate is speaking the truth just like our commanders in the region who keep telling the same thing and ask White House permission to change it's startegy. As usual, Bush doesn't get it. That's why we need Obama who will pursue a common sense startegy.

The McShame Campaign is abnormal as Dick Cheney's heart rythm.

Jesse Jackson is so irrelevent right now! No one listens to him and McCain neesd to worrk about his declining poll numbers as opposed to digging for LAME Jesse Jackson comments! Sheesh! Get a clue!

Jesse Jackson has no role in the Obama campaign and speaks for no one but himself. That should be the end of the story.

Unless you think that because he's black and Obama's black and so they must perforce think alike.

In which case, that unbelievably racist attitude would be the story and not what Jackson said.

How funny-I knew you wouldn't put my comment up since I am not an Obama supporter!

McCain needs to get on track with America and stop trying to put the focus on topics that have no bearing on Education, Health Coverage, the Economy, etc. He is so out of touch, maybe it is his age.

I think Jesse Jackson is telling the truth this time

Lol. Whats funny is Jesse Jackson needs to shut his mouth. But its hilarious that the Repugs are trying to use "jesse Jacksons" comments against BO. Everyone knows Jesse's jealous, didn't he just mention surgically altering young BO's er.....body??

Bye, Bye Moose and Squirrel!

Google BIG SCHLEP! Jesse speaks for no one!

Of course Jessie Jackson speaks for Obama!

He doesn't work for the campaign, has no elected position in the party, and clearly dislikes Obama personally for stealing his 1980's thunder...

But they're both BLACK! Come on!

From a man who said he wants to castrate Obama I don't think he speaks in the interest of Obama's campaign. This is more evidence that Jesse Jackson is out for himself. This is Jesse Jackson's opinion, and most people don't really respect it.

Jesse Jackson does not speak for Senator Obama, nor any of us who are African American. I am tired of the media and everyone else inferring that when one person speaks from our race, they speak for us all.....and certainly not for Senator Obama. He has a great mind of his own.

McCain campers: If the covetous self-proclaimed Rev. Jackson (who by the way never graduated from divinity school) wanted to disect Obama it is obvious that he does not fond of either his character of principles so why tie to two together. You are all nuts!

Jackson does not advise, nor speak for the Obama Campaign. He has a history of speaking only for himself and sticking his foot in his mouth. How is anything he says "news?"

How desperate can you get, now they're quoting Jesse Jackson, he hates Obama as much as McCain does! OMG!!

Jessie Jackson does not represent the Obama campain and I can guarantee he won't be a part of an Obama Administration. He needs to just go away and stop talking......don't even use the name Obama until this election is over...

John McCain as a register democrat how do you dare talk about two strong figures of government. Now you have cross the line of racism. Now you may not think so but Lewis was right about you and I thought he was being modest. John you are to racist to be President. A President should have some guts to not let American know this but you have no shame.

I am sorry that people like you for being the racist person you are but in today's society we are trying to rise above haters but you just bought it back.

McSane/Palethic no brain no shame.

A person can not control what someone says. Jackson has been saying things for years that are rather far out, but that is part of the freedom of America. Speech. Obama can not control him. Republicans are constantly looking for more fodder to raise fear. They have not found anything Obama said to raise fear so they look for those that support him. Everyone has PERSONAL views and should not be construed to belong to anyone one else.

I prayed for almost eight years that we would have a country long enough to get a real President, not a King. McCain and Palin are not the type of leaders we need right now.

Jackson is upset his type of leadership is obsolete nowadays!
We don't want division we wan to be one nation under god!
Him and Sharpton will be out of a job soon! They made profits off of keeping us didvided!
They are afraid to give up that lucrative paycheck.
Didnt he recently say he ws going to cut off Obamas youknow whats?

Blah, blah, blah... And Jesse Jackson and Obama are on great terms since the last time Jackson opened his big fat mouth throwing around his unasked for opinions.

This is more of the same from a very desperate campaign. See ya at the debate tonight, McSame...

Shouldn't McCLOWN get busy with more PRESSING issues???

to a real voter,
McCain/Palin are defeating themselves

It makes me wonder if McCain would be targeting Jackson's comments if Jackson was white because I cannot fathom how he ties Jesse Jackson with Barack Obama other than the fact that they are both black when it's obvious that the two do not like each other very much! It is so very obvious that Jackson does not represent the Obama campaign in any form or fashion and, once again, McCain is grasping at straws in attempt to pin something so superficial on Obama. Like many of the republican strategists have advised – McCain needs to stick to the issues as such ineffective attempts at low blows just makes McCain appear more incompetent.

Jesse Jackson crossed Obama's path earlier. The result was a resounding repudiation of the words from Obama and the campaign, which includes Jackson's son. We all know that Jesse does not speak for Obama. That is simple and clear.

Jackson said he wanted to castrate obama too-is this guy someone who is on Obama's side?? NO. Jackson needs to shut his trap.

Jesse Jackson is so upset that he is not in anyway part of this historical election. He will say anything for attention. It is said that women do not support other women. What is Jesse doing!!!!

So because Jesse is black...he automatically becomes connected with Obama? He has no relevance to Obama. Here is a new headline: John Stewart made fun of John McCain last night. It's shocking news because they are both white and should know exactly what the other is thinking.

McCain is the one that is naive when it comes to the rest of the world and this is just more proof of that.

Jesse has only recently supported Obama. In 2000 in a congressional race he supported Bobby Rush. Jackson has also made some not so pleasant comments regarding Obama in the last year, so why would anybody think Jackson speaks for Obama?

If you look at Jacksons criticize Obama, you would know that Obama does not share his views. What's next - Castro comes out an makes comments that Repubs attribute to Obama. We laugh at celebrity entertainers when they fall over themselves with stipud comments.
At this point Jackson is no more than a celeb entertainer!!

Why is Obama taking heat for comments made by a man who wants to castrate him?

JESSE JACKSON IS A NOBODY WHO HAD A BABY OUT OF WEDLOCK AND HE JUST REALLY MISS THE SPOTLIGHT IT'S CRAZY WHAT PEOPLE WILL DO TO GET ATTENTION

As far as I remember, they (President Obama and Jazz-a$$) haven't been together since Jess called himself dissing Pres. Obama. Who CARES what JJ has to say...He needs to worry about that kid he had with that woman that's NOT his wife

Jackson needs to remember he is not running for office!!!

REV JACKSON IS JEALOUS AND ENVIOUS OF OBAMA!!!!

HE'S ANOTHER REV WRIGHT!!!

REV JACKSON IS JUST TRYING TO FOOL FOREIGN COUNTRIES THAT HE IS STILL RELEVANT.

THEY SHOULD KNOW REV JACKSONS OPINIONS AND VIEWS MEAN NOTHING TO OBAMA NOR TO THE UNITED STATES.

Who the hell cares what Jesse Jackson says about anything? He's a joke.

How about Palin's Jews For Jesus group at her church?

I don't understand why democrats are so quick to say things that Bush does = McCain, yet things that Ayers, Jackson, Write say don't = Obama. Seems a little hypocritical to me...

Of all the Obama supports i've met and let's be honest, there's a ton, none of them know anything about his past. They go completely and totally on what he's saying now. Makes me sad, because I think people should judge presidential candidates based on what they have done, not what they think they can do... Like the bridge to nowhere comment, Obama voted for it twice... It's not that Obama is bad, he seems like a good guy and is a fantastic speaker. It's just, his record is very average, he's not a reformer, he's a politician...

Please voters, really do your homework....

Why does the McCain campaign think Jackson speaks for Obama...because they're both black? McCain is reaching...

yea... change is Jesse Jackson for Secretary of State???!!! What a joke...

That is stupidy and ignorance to the limit. Now, for the McCain camp, Senator Obama has to answer or apologize to any comment made out there. We are tired ogf this stupidity.

Since when does Jesse Jackson speak for Barack Obama or his campaign? Jackson says stupid things on a regular basis–including about Barack Obama. The McCain campaign is jumping on his latest stupid comment as though he speaks for Obama? Ridiculous.

Texas Dog when you named the Adulterers you forgot John McCain and Sarah Palin.

All of this is hogwash like earmarks and pork barrelling. It's so in your face people. Wake up and vote for a decent American right now!

Sounds like ol' Jesse is feelin' a tad jealous! If he can't be the first black president, he will torpedo anybody else who tries. As a Jewish person, I take him as seriously as I do Sean Hannity and Billo the Clown.

Obama/Biden '08!!!

To "A Real Voter" who wrote...
So, we'll likely have to suffer through four years of this ultra-liberal leftist regime.

Guess what, they may be the best 4 year of your life and that is better than we can say about the last 8 YEARS OF OURS!!!!!!!!

Wow, let's really examine what McCain is saying:

Jesse Jackson is black. He made some dumb comments. Barack Obama is black, therefore, he must be tied to what Jesse Jackson is saying.

By that rationale, John McCain can be tied to everything every Klan member has said. That is just some daft thinking.

Since when did Jesse Jackson speak for Obama ?
That man will say or do anything to be in the spotlight .

Jessie Jackson should shut his TRAPS and keep all his SILLY comments to himself, apparently Jackson is getting STUPID/ SENILE.Everytime he open his mouth what comes out it just STINKS, SHUT UP JACKSON , LEAVE ALL COMMENTS TO THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN .

B.O. 2008–Change we can be deceived in.

Paid for by: ACORN, Bill Ayers, Jeremiah Wright & Tony Rezko.

Everytime McCain speaks he sounds more desperate. Why do so many Republicans seem to be about anger? Then there is Jesse Jackson whom I personally think is green with envy at what Obama has been able to that Jesse himself could not.

McCain, release your medical records!

These blogs are so full of mindless conservative terrorists…AND campaign plants to flood ridiculous inflamatory comments toward Obama. So, we'll likely have to suffer through another four years of this ultra-right wing terrorist, race-baiting, hateful and misogynist regime…and I just hope (because you see liberals don't pray) that we make it through intact. SEE REAL VOTER, ANYONE CAN TWIST WORDS.

NO ONE '08

Jesse Jackson is old and irrelevant. Not only that but he's so completely jealous of Obama and the fact that he's poised to do that which Jackson couldn't, that he'll do anything to stop him. Get over yourself old man. No one cares about you anymore.

PoliticoPundit October 15th, 2008 11:30 am ET

It's not what Jesse said by himself, He said Under Obama Administration, That means Obama is related and should be aware of what is going to happen in his administration. If jesse had said , under next president, it would have meant any president but he said under Obama administration, so Dems, Please read .. this is an ISSUE
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Hey dummy, there isn't an Obama administration. He's a Senator.
Jackson is putting words in your mouth. How does that taste?

A cheap ploy by the McCain campaign to target Jewish voters.

This guy wanted to cut off Obama's you know what. He's an idiot.

Jesse has been out of the main stream of politics and does not represent black Americans views and certainly not those of Barack Obama. Stop taking disgruntled former "spokesperson" and using them to draw a picture of what Obama stands for. Jesse was a news hog from the day King was killed until now and he is bitter that a new force has risen within the black community and he is not its leader. Shut up Jesse, go home and prepare for retirement.

Saw all this coming! The far right radical zealots who helped elect GW twice and turned a blind eye toward the credible reports of vote tampering and cheating by the GOP are experiencing what's commonly referred to as "blow back" or the "boomerang effect". These idea's suggest that what ever silly BS you send out into the world will ALWAYS come back to smack you upside your head. The only way to avoid this is to lead from the center – which Barack Obama likely has the smarts to do.

To all you Mc Cain lovers and still bitter PUMA's, your silly whining makes you look truly pathetic and I'm personally embarressed to have to have to call you fellow Americans.

btw – this is coming from a progressive, tree hugging, Prius driving, latte drinking COMBAT vet married to a beautiful FRENCH woman with a son who has dual US/French citizenship – thank God! It's nice knowing we can always bail this country if the gun loving, hate filled hypocrital racist biggot false christians get to powerful.

What else would you call a complete withdrawal from the Middle East?

Poor McCain is all over the place blaming Obama for everybody comments. McSane needs to retier before he start have heart trouble like Dick Cheney who is younger then McSane. Everybody needs to take heed with the fact that Palin will be our next President if McSane sure win and there is a very good change he will not finish out he first term.

More politics of fear.

And Rev. Jackson knows so well what a President Obama would do because. . . . .he's been involved in advising him? No... . ., he's a really close friend? No. . . . , he's been asked to be in his cabinet? No. . . . he's been meeting with him regularly? No. . . .

As always, and with all due respect, Rev. Jackson, just likes hearing himself talk.

The McCain camp fancies itself as clever news reviewers, deftly finding the items that will bring Obama down. Yet time after time, their efforts turn out to be pathetic.

I am saying "Mccain is a MORON."
I'm a white activist. McCain please make an ad out of this.

I can't begin to count how many times Barack Obama has described in detail his warmth and high regard for the United States' relationship with Israel. (Once again, McCain loses more points for taking comments out of perspective as he tries vainly to go after any possible opening against Obama.) It is not that Obama will change his policy toward Israel, quite the contrary; he will sit down with those leaders who oppose Israel, and do so without preconditions, opening the door to meaningful dialogue, finding solutions where McCain would most likely find reasons to keep the members of Bush's 'Axis of Evil' at arm's length. A dove as opposed to a hawk. The future of the world prefers the former's approach. Times have changed, people. Move forward. What we need now is a leader with a strong ethic and an exceptional awareness of the psychology needed to handle foreign affairs. Obama has it all. McCain has neither.

Mccain is trying anything to change the course of this election.
sorry man,this wont work either

How can you describe Jackson as an Obama supporter? Last I heard, he wanted to cut Obama's nuts off. This is obviously an attempt by Jackson to sabotage Obama. Why? Because an Obama presidency will make Jackson and the Old Guard completely irrelevant.

Hey, Texas Trail Dog...you're giving Texans a bad name!

Shall we talk about adultery? How about McCain's string of adulterous affairs while married to the poor woman who waited out his years as a POW, only to have him dump her when she was maimed in an automobile accident. Then he ended up marrying Cindy less than a month later. His legend on the Hill doesn't stop with Cindy, either. Or all the interesting stories coming out about Palin, which probably have as much basis in truth as the insinuations against Martin Luther King. Heck I can quote JFK's speech about "ask not what your country can do for you" - and does that make me an adulterer too?

You know, some of you so-called Christians should go back and read the Bible. Jesus "consorted" with prostitutes, tax collectors, and other untouchables, and taught us to hate the sin but love the sinners. If you spent less time spewing hate and accusations, and more time reading the Bible and leading by example you would know that Christ said his most important law was to "love one another, as I have loved you".

Jesse is sure to get an Obama call out for a cabinet position.., after the election of course.

check out the huffington post blog; keith olberman comments on the violent rhetoricat the Mccain/Palin rallies..... then make your own judgement call..

McCain/McNasty/Palin the Failin and their campaign, the entire campaign are grabbing @ straws and because they have put themselves in the toilet they are trying to bring the Senator Obama/Biden and the Democrats in the muck and poop with them. Well it ain't going to happen! Last stand to the Bridge to Nowhere!

Shelli13 former Republican now a True Dem for Obama!

What would you expect about a presidential candidate that thinks we are bombing civilians and terrorizing families?!!!!

Jesse Jackson is a jealous jack--. He is a real hater and I guess he wants to castrate anyone who has something intelligent to say. By the way, how old is that daughter he got out of wedlock. Seems like he has a lot in common with the Palin's.

It it good to read that so many people are not buying to cow dunk coming from the McCain shameful campaign. Saying Rev. Jackson speaks for Obama is like saying that Bill Ayers speaks for McCain. The skin color is the same so they must represent one another. That is crazy. Rev. Jackson is jealous of and does not want Obama to win. He wanted to be the first black president, but he is to extreme. You are seeing a difference between the militant black politician and one like Obama who understands it is not just about black america, but all of america. Rev. Jackson and Sharpton never got that idea. Most things in this country are racially driven, but not everything. If they would have understood that concept perhaps they may have made a better candidate. Although in closing I have to give him credit for fighting along side people like Medger Evers, and Dr. King. He wasn't high profile, but he was on the battle line fighting for the rights that I have the today. The same way people don't forget McCain's service to the military, I can not forget his service to the civil rights movement. I just wish he would understand it was not about him, it is about all of us as Americans.

Weak and desperate. McCain has no credibility and his legacy as a "hero" is shot. In the last month and a half he's either made a fool out of himself or we have just discovered he was a fool all along. He is not a president and hate mongerers should not represent the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Palin, god love her, she simply is dumber than a box of rocks.

Cheney's abnormal heart rhythm returns - I guess he saw ' W'

Jesse should keep his mouth shut Nothing smart ever comes out of his mouth anyway ..///

suddenly the numbskull repugnants come out in force....where were they after secessionist piglin was found guilty of two counts of breaking the LAW? or they just happen to have got paid their minimum wage today for irresponsible blogging.....

Texas Trail Dog!......sounds like you have the rabbies....sickening

Jesse Jackson. I hope someone castrates HIM. hahaha.

who cares about Isreal when America is so screwed up right now?!?! McCain is as weak as this economy....I'll do like everyone else and not even acknowledge Palin. It's as though she's not on a ticket.

Who cares what Jesse Jackson says! He also said he did not speak for Obama so his thoughts about what Obama will do are irrelevant to say the least. What do all Black People speak for each other. Maybe Rev. Jackson has sour grapes becuase he didn't make it this far and wants to destroy Obama. Ever think about that. As usual the lying racist GOP party grasping at straws because that is the only thing you have left. If Obama looses it will be becuase of the cheating, dishonest GNC. Let's go back to 2000, Jeb, and that stupid Secretary Or State, stealing the election from Al Gore. How about putting extra Black people on the felons list so they couldn't vote. If Acorn is cheating good for them, they learned it from you sore losers. If old man McCain, and stupid religous nutball Palin win, the world will soon end after I'm sure. McCain showed he wasn't fit to lead when he tapped that winking, sportscaster, hockey mom, with the knocked up daughter to be his mate. But him in the old folks home and send her back to Alaska. Oh how she loves the US but she also loved her husband who thought it would be a good idea not to be a part of the US. How UNAMERICAN. She's the worst thing that could happen to Washington.

Tell me one thing people. If McCain like to play tick for tat then what type of tactic will John and Sarah play in the White House. They will use Bush old plans to work to their advantage and we will have 4 more years of the same S???t as Bush. Now with this type of tactic John is playing against another top dog, John you are a racist sore loser. You know you can't win unless the American people feel sorry for your arrogance AHHH. Please McCain you need to stop this racial stuff before you create some power upbringing to this country.

CNN if you don't ever publish anything else from me. This is worth publishing.

Okay!!

All those Lunatics at both McCain and Palin so-called rallies who spew gabbage such as "Kill him" "Terrorist" and so forth are speaking for McCain, sweet,how nice Mr McCain.

By same measure then, McCain you are therefore a hate monger, a racist and a lunatic!!, how sweet!!

The repuglicans are putting words in peoples mouths when they should be more concerned with the lies and rhetoric spewing from their own.

Oh for heavens sake – Jesse Jackson doesn't even LIKE Obama. Does McCain seriously think that Barack Obama would heed Jackson's counsel on anything????????? Or that the voters in the US are that stupid?? Ohhhhhhhhhh sorry – apparently JM does think that.

I think the thing to remember here is that we (the global community) must find a way to live with each other. That's what Obama is really about.
I don't care what Jackson says, he is not running for office. I do, however, have a problem with almost EVERYTHING that comes out of Palin's mouth. She is by far the worst VP pick John McCain could have chosen. Again, it makes me question HIS judgement.

If the GOP is going to suggest that Jesse Jackson speaks for Obama, then they should be comfortable with the idea that all the people at Palin rallies who yell "kill him" and "off with his head" speak for McCain.

Hmmm. Could Jesse be jealous? Perhaps. Why else make these comments at this time?

republicans hate israel

because of the lies of the republicans and W.. we invaded iraq, making a weaker nation that is populated heavily by shiite muslims to the south. with a weaker government, iran now has an opportunity to seize upon the power and the better positioning to israel by way of southern iraq, the heavily shiite region of the country. thus ever inching iran that much closer to literally wiping israel off of the map.. now if you truly loved israel, why would you allow such a thing.. or are you just that stupid.. either way, neither deserve to run our country way over here on the other side of the world from israel, iraq and iran....

These random comments by Rev. Jackson need to STOP!

He's not an advisor of the campaign and he's not ingratiating himself on anyone in the campaign by creating more fires the Obama camp has to stamp out – particularly when these very comments could be used against Obama in an upcoming debate.

I thought Jackson had learned to hush since he made that comment about wanting to cut out Obama's privates. Jackson is now an irrelevant icon of the civil rights. I would hate to think he is saying these things deliberately......

McLame and his empty suit vp must have dropped a point in the polls.

Jesse who? Since when does he speak for Obama/Biden?

Say goodnight, Senator McCain. And take what'-her-name with you

IT'A THE ECONOMY STUPID

Jessie Jackson is not the Emperor of "Black People"

And Palin can't find Isreal on a map!! Who cares what Jesse Jackson says, he is not a part of Obama's campaign. McCain needs to worry more about his own issues....

Cheap attempt to gain FL votes. Who care what Jessie Jackson says anyway. He is anonying I never understand what he trying to say.

How about the GOP print what Jesse thinks a McCain administration would do? (i.e. further destroy our weakened relations with every other country)

Why won't Jesse Jackson keep his opinions to himself regarding what Barack will and won't do! Why does Jesse keep causing trouble for Barack?

Sorry!! That was from 10-13-08

Today 10-15-08

Obama 357 McCain 181

Can we vote Jesse Jackson off the Island? He's not a very good player on this team.

Mr. Jackson is entitled to his opinion, but he is clearly (at least to the rest of the world outside of Sen. McCain's campaign team) not part of Sen. Obama's campaign. That Sen. McCain would run with his comments, shows true desperation. It would behoove Sen. McCain and his proxies to focus on statements actually made by his opponent. Moreover, focusing on real issues like the economy, would be more appropriate, and probably give him more traction. Sen. McCain's campaign team reminds me of the "Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight". They are simultaneously incompetent and off message.

JESSIE JACKSON DOES NOT SPEAK FOR MR. OBAMA

Would somebody shut Jessie Jackson's mouth. Whenever he speaks he causes trouble. He is still trying to be seen and heard and get some attention in this election. Maybe his son will rebuke him again.

Cnn why are you reporting this. Are you trying to put Fox News out of work. When ever there is any false claim by McCain capmagin that becomes a headline here. Yet to hear anything about Palin contraversies. Thanks to Martin for being a true jornelist.

Jesse Jackson is a want to be, he loves the spot light and will say anything to be in it. To hec with him and John McCain.

Rev. Jesse Jackson should consult with his son before he opens his mouth !
Sarah Parin is speaking right now about Guns, Moose , Anger and tax separation from the Union!
Jesse get back to Atlanta !

Keep the dream alive for all !
Si,se,puede !

Jess Jackson is like the rest of the old head racist people. Most people black or white over 60 have race issues. Jesse Jackson is a jealous fool and is mad becasue he did win when he was running.

Jesse Jackson needs to speak for himself. And only himself unless he is part of a group that sanctions his speaking for them.
He brings more problems than solutions with his words.

well, on the plus side, at least he's not talking about how he wants to cut Obama's you-know-whats off. Seriously, it's been a long time since Jackson was relevant, informed, or both. And anyway, if you think that Obama's going to change the rules with Israel, just think what Palin will do. I mean, if someone were to explain to her where Israel is first.

Hey Texas Trail Dog , McCain is an adulterer too! But guess who isn't Obama, so get your facts straight. And who cares about Jesse anyway, it was plain to see on Fox News that Jesse don't like Obama.

Sarah Palin will rely heavily on what Todd Palin says and the media should start questioning his political views because he and Palin are going to run the WH. Jesse Jackson needs to shut the hole in front of his face because he doesn't speak for Obama/Biden.

What the hell is this dirty spin? Jesse Jackson has nothing to do with Obama's campaign!

The fact that McCain thinks Jackson's comments have anything to do with Obama's views simply means he sees two black guys and thinks they're the same guy. That's totally racist!

Obama has stated many MANY times he is pro-Israel and will stand to support Israel's rights in the middle east. So screw Jesse Jackson... and screw McCain for trying to tie them together.

They're both shameful.

Obama/Biden '08!!!

More proof that Jesse is an over the hill rabble rouser, who thrives on fomenting racial discord

Jesse Jackson is just another failure like George McBush..so if he knows better, then I ask he just shut the hell up!!! aint that was the same guy who said Obama was dehumanizing black folks? man Jackson should jus shut up and go work onhis blue coalition failed campaign..

The illogical, fanatical outbursts from the left which I've seen on these blogs is truly frightening. If this is an accurate snapshot of how a bulk of the rest of the country "thinks", this nation is in trouble.

McCain campaign is so desperate boobooobooo

Jackson does not speak for the Obama campaign. He is as guilty as Palin of spreading falsehoods. Like an unfortunate pitbull in a ring, The McCain campaign is desperately jumping to attack anything that it can to win. McCain loses, though, because those of us who are moderates have lost all respect for him.

Jesse please go and sit in a corner of the world that has no use for the media or other mordern advancements like West Virginia...please shut your mouth..your time is over....we don't live in that part of America any more...thanks for your services but now it's time for you to go home sir...

Obama is starting to win back the Jewish vote and that scares McCain, because it means he could take Florida. Looks like "The Great Schlep" is beginning to work, so the Republicans are firing up the campaign of fear – again.

What is wrong with this mutt. first he had talks of castration now this. mr jackson will u just please shut up.

McCain: The next thing you be saying is that Obama is hanging
around with OJ.

Bonnie and Cylde last ride.

Game over!

From the media I have learned that Sarah Palin is 'too inexperienced' to be a heartbeat-away from the presidency. * Apparently taking on corruption in your own party and running a state that's the same size people-wise as Delaware (hint hint: that's where Joe Biden is from) is not really experience. * However, time spent as a 'community organizer' and less than 180 days in the senate where you've authored no significant legislation is just the type of 'change' we're looking for from the top of the ticket.

Funny – inexperience at the top of the ticket is a mantra for 'change' and 'hope' while strong practical everyday experience as the #2 is cause for concern.

OUR COUNTRY IS TURNING BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

check out the electoral map at electoral-vote.com

Obama 346 McCain 181

Colorado just went ALL blue!!!!!!

DESPERATION HAYWIRE IN THE MCSAME CAMP!!!!

NOT THIS TIME "MY FRIEND"!!!!!!!!

Everyone knows by now that Jesse Jackson does not support Senator Obama. Even Mr. Jacksons own son repremanded him for his last comment regarding the Senator. We all know that Senator Obama is Pro-Isreal and he would never do anything to endanger this country. The Republicans and Mr. McCain need to stop these childish statments and stick to the issues at hand. You know like the ECONOMY!

Obama does not care about Isreal and he does not fundamentally care about Christianity (as he himself said since 2006).

Christians are being hunted in Iraq right now and with Obama in office Christians will begin having problems here in the US also.

Hey Texas Trail Dog, if your so hung up on adulterers look no further than John McCain. And I guess unmarried teen pregnancy is OK with you.

Hey mgb408,

Then why does the Obama campaign try to tie the McCain campaign with the Bush Administration? That's so 2008.............

My fear is if OBAMA "That one"get elected...
My fear is also if OBAMA "Not that One" does not get elected.

Isreal is an alley of ours and always will be no matter whos in there as President. The congress, legislature is what really runs this country. The President goes to meetings and Vetos. Congress my friends......

Are you serious? How in the world can Obama be held accountable for what Jackson said? come on CNN why in the hell are you even printing this mess?

Obama?Biden

I imagine that the man who said he'd rip off Obama's manhood is not going to be his foreign policy advisor. Ahem.

Because Jesse Jackson is black and a Democrat, Obama is held accountable to his comments? I really don't understand this McCain campaign at all. I didn't think it was possible to run a worse campaign than Gore did 8 years ago, but I've been proven wrong.

Jesse Jackson has been weird in every interview he's given on Obama and the election that I have seen. He says nothing of importance or relevance and it just seems like confused gab. He's either aging not so gracefully or supremely jealous of Obama and out to secretly get him. To say this nonsense just days before the election when the Jewish vote is in limbo seems more than bizarre – more like intentional sabotage. Or, maybe as one poster said, Jackson is used to no one ever listening to him. Funny how Repubs want to give him credence now! This is such a non-story it is unbelievable!

Jesse Jackson is a total disgrace. He is a HATER! Nobody cares what he has to say. Lets focus on Economy. McCain will continue to be the hatemonger that he is until Nov 4th. BAROCK THE VOTE 08!!!!!

McCain is actually a terrorist who will harm relations with everyone. Under a McCain administration the United States will fall and Israel will fall with it.

Since I am also a white person, this is what McCain will do. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

See how easy that was?

N.Y. congresspersons: Rangel, Meeks, Clarke, Sharpton – all Hillary supporters of color who have licked their wounds and not as vociferous as they used to be. Please take a page from their books, mister.

Anything to make the conversation not about the economy and back on foreign policy and try to be an a.....s.

Jessie Jackson is jealous of Barack Obama and will say anything to cause problems!!!!

In this campaign, we have heard much talk about John McCain’s heroism and honor deriving from his very honorable service during the Vietnam War. But let me have the temerity to suggest that living honorably is a continuing and daily challenge for every person, and perhaps even a greater challenge for those seeking or possessing great power and prestige. Once achieved, honor, even great honor, is not immune from later being compromised or even totally squandered. Recall the demise of Vietnam War hero Randy "Duke" Cunningham.

Recent trends in the McCain-Palin campaign show McCain is compromising much honor with false and misleading attacks on Obama. It is a sad spectacle.

With Friends like Jesse, WHO NEEDS AN ENEMY?

Shut you mouth Jackson. You are a past. Let you son speak instead.

Don't all muslims hate the Jews? Oh wait I forgot, Obama isn't a muslim, that was made very clear when an interviewer had reminded him he was a Christian after he mentioned his mulim faith.

McCain you are crossing all the limits. This is disgusting to portray Jessy Jackson as Obams political advicer. We all know that he is jealous .. Did you forget the comments he made about Obama., Shame on you McCain . I can't tell you to grow up you are too old to grow up . So shut up.

Man, I just don't know what to say about Jesse anymore. One thing I know is that he s not a stupid man. I ask myself..how could he not know his comments could be used against barrack, (even though in reality he's not connected to Obama's campaign). But how could he not know this??. I wonder if he's been bought by McCains people to find a "more civil way" of castrating Barrack. Jealousy and greed can be a deadly combination.

Is CNN this bad at reporting?

No mention that the NY POST is owned by Rupert Murdoch, who also owns the despicable Fox News, and no mention that Taheri is one of the most sleaziest and dishonest columnists in the country. He's been caught in many lies before. Shame on CNN for peddling McCain campaign smears.

Wow, from the comments on this blog, it's very clear that Obama has SO MANY people bamboozled! I suppose you all think he likes the 2nd amendment now too, even though he has a long history of opposing gun ownership (it's all on public record-look it up if you don't believe me).

I knew it! I knew he was going to stab Israel in the back. In less than 30 days, expect Obama to demand Israels surrender!

NOBAMA!

None of these people speak for Obama for starters.

And just Imagine if someone did talk first to everyone and find at least a truce if not a reconciliation.

PS, McCain still thinks Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran is a joke. He's selected a VP running mate who communes with the "Jews for Jesus" folks and has had 'hands on' from a professed witch hunter. Both his wife and daughter have insulted most vets while he has neglected his "brothers" consistently while pursuing personal financial gain.

Ah Jesse! Still trying to make yourself relevant I see.
Turn in your smart Black guy card. I'm still wondering how you got one in the first place. Talk about a flame out.

I can only hope Jesse Jackson is right. This country has been compromised to many times by our "friends" in the Near East. The entire lobbying cabal needs to be kicked to the Congressional curb and the money traders must be driven from the people's temple.

Jesse much like McCain and Palin is fighting to be relevant. As he has no affiliation to the campaign this is in way a tie to Obama. This desperation is getting old...

Amazing! For the first time in my life, I actually agree with Jesse Jackson!

What has Israel ever done for us? And even they ever have done anything other than stir up trouble, was it worth the billions of dollars we've wasted on the country?

Israel's all grown up now. It's time for them to suffer the consequences of their own actions and stop hiding behind the U.S.

Jesse Jackson never accomplished what he had hoped to. Just watching and listening to him talk is a turn off. Had he run against McCain, I would surely have voted for McCain as much as I would have had to hold my nose, They both are pathetic creatures! Sounds like he is really jealous of Obama, so much that he wants to castrate him. How low can you go? He is even worse than McCain/Palin. Never liked Jesse Jackson. He rode on the heels of Martin Luther King to get what little fame he got.

texas trail dog

Your comments tells it all about you, IDIOT!! It's people like you that needs education, it's people like you that have no clue about this election or the future of this country. I'm surprise that you can spell with the level of intellengence you display in all of your comments.

SHUT UP!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden

Why is everyone surprised. Many people, even those on the GOP side, feel Obama is basically a decent man. The problem, however, stems from the views of his supporting cast. Ayers, Jackson, Wright, Pelosi, Streisand, etc. When you hear people like that lining up for BO, you naturally gravitate away from him. No surprise.

And what does this have to do with the economy? McCain is always trying to change the subject. Can he at least talk about the economy.

now why again are americans so in love with israel ... let me guess.. it has something to do with religion.. lol.. the rights unwavering support of israel is not always in the best interest of the secular united states of america... we have enough problems within our border, that maybe we should be focusing our attention inward, instead of always poking our heads in the middle of thousand year religious wars in the most volatile region of the world..

seperation of church and state..

Obama and his followers are an absolute disgrace to our democratic way of life. Go overseas, and anyone who you ask will be laughing at us – "Why of such a pool of candidates in the democratic primaries do you pick this Obama character?" they ask. "Where is Senator Clinton? It was a no-brainer, and you smear her?" No question, it's in the bag for Obama because he sells well for the media – always has, and the media market is banking on it. That’s why "he won the debate." Yea right. Those who buy into this circus are being SO played. And that is why those who actually do their research on behalf of our country's future are voting for McCain.

I was a strong supporter of Obama until I started actually looking into some of the things being said about this man. Is America really prepared to take a chance on someone who could possibly have a hidden agenda. I mean all we have is this man's word stacked up against facts about his background. TO RISKY to take a chance in my book. Use the "what if" factor for both candidates. I think I'll go with a man who has a history of fighting for America vs. the one who has affiliated himself to people who want to destroy or take over this great nation.

McCain/Palin 08'

Ah geeze, shut up already.

Independent voter now voting for Obama because of things like this. Geeze.

Considering that Israel is the only democracy in the region, I don't think they have much to worry about.

Jesse needs to wake up and realize that he is out of the loop and keep his mouth shut. I believe that he is so jealous that Obama is not breaking a sweat doing what he could never hope to achieve that he would try to sabotage Obama at every turn. He is and always was a lightweight. Someone needs to cut(Argh!) Jesse's you know what off!

Why can't McCain let Obama speak for himself!! For crying out loud – stop taking Barak Obama to task for every word that comes out of supporters' mouths.

This is how issues get polarized. It is possible to support Israel and to support justice for the Palestinian people and peace for the Middle East, ALL AT THE SAME TIME. McCain's attack is essentially saying "you can't, it's one or the other". This idea is wrong, but it creates its own negative reality if leaders share it because works against peace. But if McCain can use it to scare Jewish-American voters, than he wins the Presidency but delays peace for the Middle East once again. This is the same tactic George W. Bush has used for the last 8 years, and look where it has gotten us....

NOT THIS TIME!

Just because the guy is black doesn't mean Barack and Jesse are on the same page. Just look at what Jesse said about Barack when he thought the mic was turned off! MCCain is an idiot, more fear mongering and attacks!

I think it's fair to say when any black guy says Obama will do something as president it must be true. I mean, they're both black. What more do you people want?

On the same note, there was a white guy that said McCain will start WW3 if he's elected president. I wonder why there's no news story on that?

Um, Jesse Jackson is not part of Obama campaign. He happens to be African American. McCain are you saying that all Black people speak for Obama? Not only is that premise racist, it reeks of desparation…
__________________________

Polls show that Barack will get 98% of the black vote so McCain is right. When it comes to Barack, all (98%) of black people do speak for him.

I could care less about what J. Jackson has to say – what I do Want to know is WHY did CNN stop the report on AIP – Todd Palain and MS Sarah – the person that has never ever be around racials- This is the organization that wants Alaska to no longer be part of this United States. This an organization that Todd was a member – this is an organization that Ms. Sarah gave a welcome address at their conference. SO CNN Please provide us the story – you have reported everything about Obama – even when their is no substance.

Clutching at straws and coming up with blanks.
What a shame!

Fair enough that CNN reports this. But CNN should also make headlines out of the crazy things that McCain/Palin (especially Palin) supporters say once they have a microphone in their face. In a nutshell, if CNN wants to report on silly stories (and the Political Ticker today is full of them), CNN ought to at least post equally silly stories from both sides.

On a more serious note, when will CNN do a story about the Palins' ties to the Alaska Independence Party in Alaska? The American People have a right to know if either Sarah or Todd (given his influence/access to her work) ever supported secession of Alaska.

Jesse Jackson is an idiot and a jealous one at that. He has been a lukewarm supporter of Obama at best. He doesn't agree on Israel with Obama and he thinks he has not been given enough credit for the opened doors to another Black's success. Sorry Jesse, Obama did this mostly on his own because your politics represent the divisive politics that this country still doesn't buy.

Jesse Jackson has a big ego and can't believe he's not the young stud anymore. Sad thing is, he never was.

What the heck is wrong with Jackson? It's like he's trying to hurt Obama

McCain is always targeting somebody instead of targeting the issues.

I supported Rev. Jackson and his views during his run for President and continue to do so on civil rights issues but his latest series of comments baffels me on his support of Obama. His remarks just don't sound consistent with those views by the Obama campaign and frankly his comments sound quite contrary.I understand even the comments that Rev. Jackson and others took offense to but if you think about it he was speaking to the audience that he was exposed to which was predominatinly African American. If you are an Obama supporter your rhetoric and speech should be postive espcially when you have such a national platfrom as Rev. Jackson.I think Obama has been quite clear on his foriegn policy concerning Israel any other comment or speculation is a distraction from the obvious.

Jesse Jackson has never gotten over the fact that there is a new leadership and stewardship of people of color. His utterances, as evidenced by his whisper in a hot microphone recently, and his current showmanship as an insider, is just another sign of a search for attention!! Anyone who thinks that Mr. Obama and Mr. Jackson think alike on any given issue is giving too much credit for Mr. Jackson and not enough to Mr. Obama !!!

Jackson has no authority to say what Obama will do. He's just still looking for a way to cut Obama's strings, as he so nicely put in to the open microphone a month or two ago. Just shut up, Jesse. You are so yesterday, even before McCain.

This is just the stuff that brings Lou Dobbs such joy!! I can see him now wringing his racist hands at the prospect of bashing Obama again tonight, while hiding like a coward behind his "Mr. Independent" curtain.

Notice he says nothing about Palins links to the secession party? Or the fact that Palin has been judged guilty of abuse of power? Or the fact that Palin supporters continue to shout "Kill him!" while she says nothing?

CNN – get a grip. You have to get rid of Lou Dobbs

Before everyone jumps to conclusion, lets MAKE sure this is what he said and not what is being REPORTED he said in France. It is being "reported by a POST columnist. Lets be wise and not be hasty in our condemnation, On the Noe Madison show Jesse said it was not true and he had a corroborating journalist with him, so don't allow yorselves to be manipulated by the right wing agenda

I understand everyone is worried about the economic crisis and how they will take care of their families. It is very painful for me to think that many may allow Senator Obama to buy their vote with promises, especially promises to those who need the most help. Senator Obama has a history of being there for those who would move his interests forward, namely, Ayers, Rezko, Rev. Wright, ACORN, etc. He would later disown them. Senator Obama claims now to rally us and improve our lives. He needs votes in return. It may be possible that once in office he will no longer have incentive to follow through. What will be his motivation, that is an unknown as we cannot be sure of his ultimate goals. We should avoid betraying our own beliefs and values? Please do not sell your vote. Support Senator McCain because he really wants to invest himself to help Americans. If it really comes down to the money who needs it more, Senator Obama or Senator McCain?

We need relief from Jesse Jackson, his family needs relief from Jesse. What does Jesse's son say?

Jesse, you are done in the black and white community!

This is too funny. A black person says anything and Obama gets blamed for it. lol.

I really don't see much of a problem here... Oblama has always spoken out of both sides of his mouth, changed positions [FISA] whenever it is in his interest of becoming president.

CHANGE: "I'll do or say anything to become president because I want the POWER!"

So now a gut who said horrible things about Obama when the thought the cameras were off speaks for him?

McCain just parallels Bush (the dumb-dumb) and couldn't come up with an original idea of his own if he had to. As such, McCain must use smoke and mirrors to distract his audience from his ineptitude. When that doesn't work he goes irradic and throws things in the fan to see where they land.

Finally, McCain is more than willing to risk the nation by selecting Sarah in order to satisfy his own selfish gains.

Jesse Jackson likes Jesse Jackson and will say a lot to get attention. McCain and he are alike in that respect. McCain isn't the man he used to be.

You can't be serious – Senator Obama has made it perfectly clear his position on Israel. Jesse Jackson does not speak for the Senator or his campaign.
More of the same from McCain – fear and smear.

OMG I wish Jesse Jackson would sit down somewhere.... somewhere without a mic. When his tactics to smear Obama didnt work here in the US, now he's traveling abroad making inflammatory comments about the man who will do what he (Jackson) never could.. inspire a people, lead a nation, and walk in integrity.

More Lies from the McPain camp! Can't wait until November 5th.... their days are numbered!

Obama/Biden all the way!

Jesse Jackson – you are a part of history and out of Obama's league. Obama's background is different from yours – get over it and get a life!

Jessie Jackson has issues. So does McCry-Baby.

Wasn't it early in the primary season that Jesse Jackson had a grudge with Senator Obama over some issue? Why would anyone trust what he is saying?

Jackson is a prominent Democrat Leader. I think his opinion is certainly of merit. You can't steal votes playing the race card for 30 years and then cry fowl when it backfires the way the left is trying.

it is nice that CNN can let the McCain campaign speak about Obama's thoughts on the issue, instead of getting a statement from his campaign. Come on guys. I can't even believe you had no statements in that little snippet from Obama, that is awful, you also failed to mention the tension between Obama and Jackson, the tension between Jackson and his own son for crying out loud. Report this issue with truth and thoughfulness, not recklessness! Thank you-

Can McCain prove any connection between Jackson and Obama except both are black? Mr. McCain, Please focus on economy and the future of the country.

Nice Try McCain Camp...

Jesse Jackson in no way speaks for Barack Obama and any half hearted dim whitted pundit knows that. If anything Barack Obama disagrees with Jesse Jackson on many fundamental issues.

Nice Try, but this one is grabbing at straws here...

Did I miss the memo that Jesse Jackson is now a spokesman for the Obama campaign??

Jesse, thank you for your life of public service. You are a true America hero and we all look up to you. Thank you for the straight talk. I wish more politicians wouldn't mince words. It's a shame that you have been vilified by Obama's legions. You deserve better.

Okay guys, enough!....Mr Jackson – You stepped over line once again and as well add no value – for either candidate. Bottom line – Obama wants the american public to have positive change...Mr Jackson you only speak when it benefits you....I held you in some regard a long time ago, but you have allowed your personal jealousy for Obama to interviine and it has taken your sense of perspective....The McCain campaign has come to the end of the road....anything to bring negative rhetoric, which is not what we need...Lets emabrace The Obama Adm – it bring a great combination of some of the most respected people in Washington – Lugar, Biden, Hagel, Kennedy, Powell....Just to name a few.....We need you Mr President Obama.

It is simple to see that Jesse has no clue on the current political situation.

His past of adultery and pessimistic statements has show he is a fool and has no clue on what is happing with the world.

It would be best if the news agencies just ignore his statements and not publish them.

By the way, we ALL KNOW well Obama for like 4 years, but Sarah Palin for ONLY 1 month. We actually need to know her better, her policies, beliefs and connections... Why is she is being shielded from the media? Palin is running for VP, Jesse Jackson is not... Give us a break!

Okay what else does McCain have up his sleeve. I trust Obama much more then I would him.

Jesse Jackson does not speak for Barack Obama. The Senator is speaking to us every single day. Listen to what HE says. Listen to what he will say tonight. And, by the way, I hope John McCain brings up the William Ayers issue tonight. Those of us who consider ourselves "high information voters" know the story, have heard Senator Obama and his staff explain the tenuous connection. But John McCain continues to paint this picture of it being somehow "mysterious" or "shady." If John McCain brings up the issue tonight, everyone watching (70 million?) will know the truth and we can put this behind us and talk about the REAL issues: Senator Obama will cut taxes for 95% of Americans and raise taxes ONLY for those making over $250,000. He will create jobs, end the ward, responsibly, in Iraq, and begin to restore America's standing in the world that has been damaged by the policies of George Bush and John McCain.

This article and the comments reinforces to me that Obama is the element of UNKNOWN. SO MUCH about him is unknown since he has no real experience running a budget or being responsible for more than voting "PRESENT" 90 times we have no real hard evidence at what he will do. For now, both candidates are just saying what they think we want to hear, but when in office – they will do what they feel is right. Obama is a unknown choice, while McCain has been proven competent. Obama thinks he can rewrite foreign policy, but I'm telling you – there is so much intelligence and covert actions going on right now – that we haven't got a clue about. IF he's in office and learns all that, his tune will change alright – and he will realize that there has been a lot more done right than wrong the last 8 years. But only history will tell us – just like not hearing about the Cuban missile crisis until decades later. The "change" guy may very well just want to make changes to follow through with his campaign – but they may not be well placed.

Anytime a public figure says anything controversial, and ESPECIALLY if they happen to be Black, the McCain camp pounces on it and tries to blame Obama. Just another form of racism coming from the McCain/Palin ticket.

Jesse Jackson isn't part of the Obama election staff, I believe Obama does stand behind Israel. Israel is a strong democracy in the Middle East, and that's why Obama will support the nation of Israel.

Sounds like Obama is flip-flopping again.We must support Israel.We must not flip-flop just to get more votes for President.

It's as if the words that come out of his own mouth (Obama) don't mean anything, because he has stated his position on Israel over and over and over again. Yet Jessie Jackson says something contradicting these stated opinions, and that's taken for fact by the McCain campaign. What weasels.

ps. it's so heartening to see so many Republicans on these boards (current and former) voting for Obama!!

Jesse Jackson is a has-been along with ol AL Sharpton. THey had their crack at it and didnt make it past the primaries so stop thinking they speak for all minorities, and/or obama.

We have SCHLEP. Jesse Jackson is not an adviser to Sen. Obama. Is this the best McShame can come up with?

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

McCain, Jesse Jackson is no Barack Obama. It's idiotic that your campaign groups blacks together as if we agree on everything. As if one speaks for the other. We are many..many in values, and beliefs, and character, and personality, and morals, and religion. Remember, when we came here, we were from different tribes, speaking many different languages, with different skills and talents, with different beliefs, and morals, and value systems. We just share the same commonalities of treatment in America, skin tones, and features. Are you too lazy to see the differences? Just group em' all together to make things easier, huh? Lazy bums!

Jesse Jackson is irrelevant. Al Sharpton is smart enough not to make so much noise and complain.

Has the McCain campaign been absent in linking with Phil Gramm for the failing economic policies of the eight years that he knows how to fix. McCain can fix all his messes, just give him a chance America, please, please. He fought for us. Someone give me a drink and give Sarah Palin one also.

Shame on the McCain campaign for tring to link Jessie Jackson's comment with Obama's positions. Jackson is irrlelevant and should be treated as such. Also, contantly harping on Obama's willingness to have govt-to-govt talks without preconditions with the nut-cases (Ahmadi-Najad and others) makes no sense, too. If you make the precondition a change in inflammatory rhetoric, you're never going to have any discussions or an opportunity to dissuade. Obama has said "Preparations – yes; preconditions – no" ... We're not at war with Iran yet and not seeking unconditional surrender.

Why is Obama gotta take heat for someone's comment instead of the person who said it. I have never seen any mess like this in my life. Jesse/John Lewis are GROWN men responsible for what they say. I am tired of folks trying to make Obama responsible for someone else, especially the black community, Enough is enough. I have never heard the word denounce as much until Obama start running for office.

By the way, we ALL KNOW well Obama for like 4 years, but Sarah Palin for ONLY 1 month. We actually need to know her better, her policies, beliefs and connections... Why is she is being shielded from the media? Palin is running for VP, Jesse Jackson is not... Give us a break!

EXCUSE ME, MCKEATING5 SUPPORTERS, is Jesse Jackson in the OBAMA/BIDEN campaign? I didn’t think so. Stop trying to turn the page from the issues at hand! FACE IT, IT’S OVER FOR YOU! Someone could say that OBAMA IS HALF SHEEP AND IT WON’T MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

OBAMA/BIDEN -08!

Come on people! Why is this a blog before the last debate? Has McCain taken any heat over the comments at his rallies or those of his running mate when she said..."She has nothing to lose...". We need to discuss real issues. Thats what the American people want, not all of these smoke screens to hide the truth..

Thanks
The formally RED state...

Another dumb surrogate of Obama's last week it was Lewis this week Jackson.

The only one who seems to care what Rev. Jackson has to say is Rev. Jackson himself.

Since the "Hymietown" quote of years ago, he's lost credibilty and has become irrelevant. Please, Rev. Jackson, stay home and keep quiet. We don't care anymore!!

How much you want to bet Sen. McCain mentions nothing of it- won't look at Sen. Obama and does his "that one" bit tonite...

McCain just is a pitiful excuse of what America stands for... as are his supporters and their hate filled shouts at the rallies...

Go home to Sedona McCain, try sitting in one of the vortex's and clear out your negativity and if that doesn't work- I can recommend a good healer down there and a decent crystal shop to help you get grounded again cuz you are just way off in space at this point and definitely have NO IDEA what the American people want.... namely- TALK ISSUES and NOT spew negativity!

OBAMA/BIDEN in '08!

Since when does the McCain camp put any stock in what Jackson says?

This freakin' guy is jealous of the Obama campaign. How long will he be saying "it should have been me up there?'

Anything but the issues..... ::sigh::

Jesse is the master of self promotion. Even Sarah could take lessons from that one, well, maybe not-shes not that bright.

It is so sad that Mr. Jackson just can't step aside and let someone else take a different stand than his own. Why must everything that is said be taken out of context and a new twist added.

Good ol' Jesse...just can't stand to not have the limelight no matter how stupid his comments are becoming.

Jesse is upset because he never got as far as Obama has.

Speaking about comments. How about the "kill him" comments at the McCain Palin rallys? Neither McCain nor Palin has said a word about them.
Do they want this job at any cost? God help them and God help America. I thought more of John McCain until now.

The McCain camp just doesn't get it. Not only does Jackson not have anything to do with the Obama campaign, not to mention the fact that Jackson went under heat earlier in the year for derogatory comments about Obama, but none of the voters who are going to decide this election are probably either a.) that versed about Israel relations b.) that concerned about U.S. policy regarding Israel. It's the economy stupid.

I hope people aren't expecting the stock market to react positively to an Obama administration.... the steep downturn can be partly attributed to the increasing likelihood he may win. That is just the way it is – there are other reasons to support him I guess. But make no mistake, based on some of his statements and even defined policies, he is no friend of capital markets.

Jesse Jackson is irrelevant. He should stick to finding the pot of gold at the end of his coalition rainbow.

This is something to pray for and think about. Guys, what if this comment is really true? What will be the consequences for the USA?

I think it ironic that Republicans suddenly give credence to remarks by Jesse Jackson ... but only if it suits their ambitions

Looks like the mccain campaign is so desperate!. They are willing to jump at anything in the hopes that it will stick!

Not this time...not this time!..someone should tell them..thats soo 2004!..we are in 2008!!

Jesse Jackson is an idiot. He has nothing to do with Obama's campaign, and has no idea what an Obama administration would entail. Jealousy is such an ugly thing. We all remember Jesse's comments from a few months ago. He is not a true Obama supporter, and the GOP knows it. The republicans are trying to make a big deal out of nothing again. Jesse Jackson's words are irrelevant. Jesse Jackson dosen't represent anybody but himself.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008 ALL THE WAY!

So, now Sen. Obama has to be responsible for every comment a supporter (although after some of Jackson's comments, I'm not sure supporter is a fair characterization) makes. Jackson is a nut-job and Sen. Obama has no more control or influence over him then he does Sarah Palin. Jackson, on his part, should not attempt to make it appear that he has any idea what Sen. Obama will or will not do. That's just Jackson inserting himself into the mix, as he has done before and will probably do again.

Now, before anyone says the same should apply to Palin and McCain and what their supporters say, I would like to make it clear that their incitement of hate speech makes them responsible for the comments their supporters make at their rallies. Sen. Obama in no way encouraged Jackson's comments or set the tone for them.

With Obama in the lead in the polls, his radical adgenda will be scrutinized more closely and exposed. Ultimately, he will lose this race because of this.

McCain/Palin '08

Let's hear Sarah Palin work how Obama is a terrorist into this storyline.... just like she works it into every storyline she talks about!!

I'm going to do what you Republicans always do and write about everything BUT the topic this blog is supposed to be about (am I the only one who notices that's what the Republican operatives who blog on here do each time?)

Let's talk about how Palin was found guilty of an ETHICS violation!! Let's talk about how she used her powers and her office to advance her own personal agenda!! Let's talk about the Keating 5! Let's talk about Cindy McCain and Vicodin!! Let's talk about all the vacations John McCain has taken with Charles Keating!!!

And most importantly.... let's talk about the BRIDGE TO NOWHERE!!

WAKE UP, AMERICA!!!! VOTE SMART.... NOT SENILE!!!

MCCAIN, WE KNOW YOU THINK ALL BLACKS ARE THE SAME, BUT JESSE JACKSON IS NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT.

McCain is so desperate that he is trying to tie Barack Obama to a man who threatened to castrate Barack Obama?? When his transition chief was a lobbyist for Saddam Hussein??? PULEESE!!!

after Jackson's last gaffe, you would think that he would just sit on the side and keep his opinions to himself no matter how positive or negative they may be. But Jessie is NOT running for president and you have a McCain campaign that is grabbing for ANYTHING it can to try to drag Obama down in the polls. Jessie Jackson right now is about as relevant as Micheal Jackson and that's not very much at all.

The people that might care about any inconsistent stance regarding how the US deals with Israel, are Christians and Jews who know how God deals with countries that oppress or attack His holy city. Liberals may not believe in the sovereignty of God, but that does not mean He is not real and is not sovereign. Those of us that believe also know that economic and domestic policy and charming personality are of little importance if we as a nation grieve God who holds our very existence in His hand.

J J was the moron who spoke rude words for Sen Obama not realizing his mic was switched on. Time after time he has proved to be an idiot. His stupid remarks dont mean anything.

Jessie Jackson just needs to shut his mouth. He doesn't know what he is talking about. Anybody ever notice that he always comes up when theres a chance for a photo op.

Jesse Jackson never could make it to the white house – and he's probably a little jealous of Obama – but the reason he could never make it was because he was always more impressed with himself than anyone else was, and never knew when to keep his thoughts to himself. It's obvious that Obama doesn't stand by these words, and it's also obvious that McCain is desperately grasping at anything he can to try and claw his way back. It's too late. America has already decided. The fundamentals of this economy are not strong.

It's the ECONOMY!!! stupid......AGAIN

Jackson is not a true supporter of Obama. He supports himself and loves to see his name in print or on the news. He used to turn up at every disaster to put his face in front of the news camera. I will vote Obama/Biden despite J Jackson.

Just because they are both black doesn't mean that Jackson speaks for Obama. The McCain campaign should apologize for this racist garbage.

He is right Jesse Jackson. Even I am democrat I do not know Obama, very secret about his change. I think that's very dangerous to vote for obama, the country will take a dangerous move. I do not like McCain but I have no choice. Choice between worse and bad and I wil vote for the bad "McCain"
Think about your children what you will give them........ Think hard hard and hard when you vote....... Your vote for Obama will make our children not safe.......... If you love your children and I sure you do, think very hard when you will vote

Are you serious with this one John McCain? Jesse Jackson should be ashamed of himself for continually trying to sabotage a campaign he should be supporting.

Just CNN's attempt to make a story of McSame's alleged "comeback" because their getting bored with the recent lack of "mudslinging". Grow up CNN.

and unfortunatly the ignorant won't realize it until it's too late. I just wish I could get off the ship before it happens but there again, we're all in this boat together. I just hope we have enough people left with an IQ above a monkey to vote the lesser of the two evils.

Why can't Jackson just keep his mouth shut?

people are interesting in what Mccain is going to do about the economy. No everybody has 9 homes and 13 cars. Stoping talking about things that don't matter in peoples lives period.

Obama is wrong for Israel!

Mr. Jackson has accomplished so much like equal rights, civil liberties and the persuit of happiness. He has made history through out his life work as an activist. As an african-american male myself, I thank him and the many others that paid a way or life for all of us – that is inclusive of all veterans past and present which I am apart of, All of these people is why America is what it is? Why I can walk as a free american, Why I can look across the seas and miss home just by visualing foreign soil. I say this out of respect to Mr. Jackson, please Mr. Jackson stop talking. Your time has not finished you have plenty of God's work to do but this is not the time for fustration and contempt.

Will someone please ask Jesse Jackson to just relenquish his era of politics, get in the 21st century, sit his outdated behind down and shut up. With skeleton's in his closet and his consistent mouth flaps, he needs to retire and just be quiet. I respect how Obama has distance himself from Jesse and I don't blame him one bit. Jesse is not the voice of many African American's neither is he the best example of an American or African American man that I would want my son or any man to look up to or respect as a model citizen. He's suppose to be "Reverend" Jesse? In what regard because his gaffes do not exemplify such.

"MT from Texas October 15th, 2008 11:24 am ET

WOW! And the Truth comes out! It was apparent to many that Obama's goal was to pull away America's support of Israel, but to allow his campaign to go abroad and say it directly is crazy. I guess Jesse forgot that what you say in another country can still be hear, read and watched over in the US of A and Israel.

I knew Obama was an appeasement candidate, but this level of weakness is shocking!"

Are you really that silly? Do you read and gather info for yourself? When did Jesse Jackson become apart of Sen. Obama's campaign? Where does it state that whenever a black person speaks something negative it should always be attributed to Sen. Obama? You people are unbelievable!!! Get the facts instead of spewing talking points from low-downs McPalins who would rather lose his dignity than to lose an election!!!

Why do the spin doctors for each campaign continue to transfer beliefs to the candidates that are spoken by their supporters? Please give the electorate the benefit of the doubt here. We're exhausted from the finger pointing and childish behaviors. We're in the midst of a defining moment in our history and all they can do is try to appeal to the lowest common denominator. Please give us a break and raise the bar on the political discourse that will shape our country.

The same guy that said he wanted to cut Obama's special parts off, is now supposedly speaking for Obama? McCain, get a better strategy please. A lot of Black people are losing respect for Jesse. He was great in fighting for our civil rights, but over the past decades, he's lived to see his face on tv and remain relevant. Jesse should fal into obscurity.

How can Obama "take heat" for comments made by a person who declared his desire to "perform surgery" on him?? This is ridiculous.

The fact that Jackson supports Obama is irrelevant. This would be like McCain "taking heat" for comments made by those Republicans who are still voting for McCain, but questioned his temperment to handle the job. No one does that though, do they. I wonder why?

This is down right low by the McCain Camp. He's such a loser.

November 5th can't come any sooner. The McCain campaign is pathetic!

Jesse Jackson wants to derail Obama – that much is obvious. But that is HIS problem, not Obama's. He is not Obama's advisor or related to the campaign in any manner, shape or form.

The only thing the two have in common is the color of their skin. And Obama is not responsible for the utterance of every black person in America just like McCain is not responsible for the utterance of every single white person in America.

Nobody cares what Jesse Jackson says – he is a moron.

Not sure what all this fuss is about.

Indian Americans for Obama!!

McCain's campaign reminds me of that Frankie Goes to Hollywood video back in the day. It's all smoke and lasers. This truly is a sign that the end is near. Prominent republicans jumping off the bandwagon weeks before the election. McCain continuing to attack Obama on things other people have said. No real plans to fix the economy. Not recognizing there was a problem with the economy until after somebody made him aware of it, then trying to take credit for a bailout plan everybody hates. If all the registered democrats alone show up and are allowed to vote, this election will be a landslide in obama's favor. After Obama wins, there will a ton of other republicans that will be losing their jobs as well. The future is indeed looking bright.

Did Jesse Jackson suddenly become Obama's spokesman? Why should Obama take heat over anything Jackson says when they have absolutely no professional relationship whatsoever?

The United States has an extreme case of tunnel vision when it comes to the Palestinian-Israel issue. How would you like it if someone comes to your house and tries to destroy it and when you defend yourself, you are called terrorist for doing so. Then the party who is destroying your house and taking your land, has the United States to defend your actions and then the US rewards your bad conduct with aid. This is what is happening in the area.

This is one of the reasons why we were attacked on September 11th. Our country forgets that we have citizens of this country are of Palestinian ancestry and that Palestine was a nation until 1948.

Jesse Jackson is completely wrong. David Axelrod is Jewish and he is Obama's Campaign Manager and is definitely not Anti-Zionism. I think Jesse knows that he would have done better if Hillary had been President whereas Obama looks at him as being part of the past. Israel will be protected by our troops for the length of the Obama Administration.

What???

He is sooooooo desperate! LOL, 14 points down in the poll and the momemtum keeps building. The Tidal wave of CHANGE is coming!

Obama-Biden 08

jesse jackson doesnt even support obama because they dont share same ideology. the repugs must have bribed him to try and derail the train, which already has arrived at destination whitehouse.

OBAMA/BIDEN08

Obama will change many things in America. He is a socialist, very liberal. Let's see how he governs the United States. He will be elected after all because bad economy forces him to be.

Since when did Jackson Sr become an advisor for Obama? He can't speak for ANYONE let alone Barack...poor Jesse..still trying to get in the spotlight and poor McCain..still desperate for a glimmer of hope...

Hopefully Obama will address this tonight so he can go ahead and kill this NON STORY...

Jesse Jackson should refrain from mentioning Obama's name, everything he says is negative.
Barack/Obama 08

Jesse Jackson is a child.

First he makes his castration comment and now this?

Jackson has now insured his irrelevance.

Hmm – well Attack, attack, attack is his middle name these days.

I think he's pushing Independents over the edge to Obama. They don't respond to negative attacks.

Can someone please remind me how he is not like Bush again?

EVA October 15th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Jesse Jackson- You call yourself a reverened? Do you know Obama's views on moral issues and what he is running for? You're a joke and so is Obama. Do you not see this is fitting into God's plan of the world coming to an end? You of all people calling yourself a "reverened" should know what the bible says and that who and what Obama is. We are causing our own destruction. People are so blinded to the truth( which the bible also says that is going to happen). Maybe if we go back to what this country was founded on- Christian views and start reading our bible more, we might not be in this kind of mess.
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Someone forgot to take off their pointy tin hat this morning!!

Let's hear about her "witch doctor" preacher, too.

Did it ever occur to anybody here that it may be time to re-evaluate our unconditional support of the Israeli government's policies. The United States will always defend and support the Israeli people, but you have to admit that some of the inexplicable Israeli decisions on the settlements have incited real anger in the Middle East, not only toward Israel, but also toward the U.S. Israel has been routinely irresponsible on the issue of expanding its settlements and dislocating Palestinians. At some point, the imperfections of Israeli policies on this matter will have to be addressed or no peace in the Mideast will ever be possible. In any case, Barack Obama would definitely go to war in order to protect Israel, and all these remarks by Jackson are ludicrous.

OBAMA IS A CHRISTIAN MAN, RIGHT? YET HE QUOTES MARTIN LUTHER KING AND I HAVE A DREAM. AN ADULTERER THAT FAR OUTWEIGHED THE GOOD HE DID. JESSE JACKSON ANOTHER ADULTERER. NOW BILL CLINTON BACKING OBAMA AN ADULTERER. WE ALL KNOW ABOUT TED KENNEDY HOW MUCH MORE IMMORAL CAN YOU GET. THEN DON'T FORGET THERE'S THE 20-YEARS OF LISTENING TO THE RAMPAGING OF G... D....! AMERICA AND WHITE FOLKS WHO GAVE AFRICAN AMERICANS HIV FROM THE GOOD REV. WRIGHT OBAMA'S UNCLE. HOW MUCH CHANGE CAN WE AFFORD TO TAKE HERE, NOT OBAMA AND BIDEN THAT'S FOR SURE.

This is so very typical of how CNN has mishandled its reporting of the campaigns. You guys give away so much time to McCain and Palin's every move, remark – and NEVER questions either of them about anything of importance. Lou Dobbs just foams at the mouth he is so in the tank – I'm done with CNN – all you are intrested in is ratings and to get those you are manipulating the news to keep this race tight.
Shame on you -

This has nothing to do with anything, CNN - stop allowing yourselves to be played by the Rove/Schmitt/Scheunemann triumvirate!
And McCain should just phone in his concession right now, because for him, this race is all over. It ended when he told the man at that rally last week that he had nothing to fear in an Obama presidency.
Personally, I think McCain himself will vote like the rest of us - FOR OBAMA!

McCain's campaign reminds me of that Frankie Goes to Hollywood video back in the day. It's all smoke and lasers. This truly is a sign that the end is near. Prominent republicans jumping off the bandwagon weeks before the election. McCain continuing to attack Obama on things other people have said. No real plans to fix the economy. Not recognizing there was a problem with the economy until after somebody made him aware of it, then trying to take credit for a bailout plan everybody hates. If all the registered democrats alone show up and are allowed to vote, this election will be a landslide in obama's favor. After Obama wins, there will a ton of other republicans that will be losing their jobs as well. The future is indeed looking bright.

WHAT AN IDIOT!!! What is this guys problem? I wonder if his son is going to condemn these comments too.

Mr. Obama’s stance on Israel has changed so many times; no one can be sure exactly where he stands. However, as he indicated in his debate with Mr. McCain, he is not willing to act independently if Israel were attacked by Iran. As he stated, he would wait for UN Security Council approval before fulfilling our obligation to protect one of our strongest allies.

This fundamental difference between Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama should not be overlooked. We have pledged our support to Israel and Mr. McCain is ready and willing to uphold that pledge, period. Mr. Obama takes this pledge lightly and would simply wait until any action on our part was pre-approved by the UN. In situations such as these, waiting means lives lost. We need a President who can make a decision.

Mr. McCain is a leader, Mr. Obama is a follower.

CNN,

You are just as sick as the conservatives for even printing this mess!! Stop trying to link Obama to everybody!! Print the news about the one conservativie supporter of John Mccain. He said it was no difference between Obama and Osama!!

This is not very credible...It actually make Obama look better in my view. I mean Jesse posed a threat to Obama's privates not too long ago so I doubt he now is so friendly with Obama that he can say what Obama thinks.

These blogs are so full of mindless liberals...AND campaign plants to flood ridiculous inflamatory comments towards McCain and especially Palin. So, we'll likely have to suffer through four years of this ultra-liberal leftist regime...and I just pray that we make it through intact.

McCain '08

Um, Jesse Jackson is not part of Obama campaign. He happens to be African American. McCain are you saying that all Black people speak for Obama? Not only is that premise racist, it reeks of desparation...

Jesse Jackson please shut up. That is not Obama's stance toward Israel, you are not an advisor of his and the last thing he needs is this distraction.

For years we in the african american community have had to listen to the press take the word of Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton as the "Black" perspective on everything. As far as I remember they have never been elected to any office. Please stop. America is trying to elect a new President (Obama) to represent our views. Let's hear it from him if you want his view. Thx

Jackson has always been an Obama Supporter. In late March 2007 Jackson endorsed Obama. Obama accepted the endorsement and praised Jackson.

I guess this is Jackson trying to do what he said he wanted to do a couple of months ago in that Fox Interview.

Jackson does not want Obama to win, he's not part of his campaign. Jackson wants to keep racism alive so he can be the "black" spokesman. If Obama wins Jackson become irrelevant.

Jesse Jackson Sr. = The Past

Barak H. Obama = The Future

Enough said! Lets focus on something revelant and not Rev. Jackson rants on foreign affairs. It isnt like Obamas going to pick him for Secertary of State...LOL

This is a good point. Yes the economy is important, but so is the tricky relationships overseas. It should be something people should pay close attention to.

And please don't say you are a republican voting democratic. You are now democratic, and please change your designation. The democratic platform and their far left views are not anything like the republican platform. If you agree with spreading the wealth and higher taxes you never were republican. I would be fine with more democrats in the US, just don't try to fool us real conservatives that you were one. You never were.

I agree that this is racist and playing to the fears of the White Republican Vote. I really cannot believe that CNN would run this story. Let Obama speak for himself. You should be ashamed as a news organization. You are feeding right into the distractions that the Palin campaign is putting out. It is not the McCain campaign anymore because the person I used think he was has been taken over by the Rebublican political machine. Sad Days

Well, if we're going to play that game.....let's drag out Phil Gramm again and ask him what he thinks about the economy? Are we still just whining, Phil?

more lies and fear mongering from McCain.... what else you got, OLD MAN?

I see that McCain is going after Obama's pick for Secretary of State.
What's next from John? Going after the Secretarty of Treasury to be Charly Rangle?

Yes McPhony this is what will prevent the stock market from going below the 300 points its already at.

Jesse Jackson, John McCain, Sarah Palin, William Ayers, ACORN ... all are IRRELEVANT!!! This election is all about the economy, change, hope and rebuilding from eight years of divisiveness. Barack Obama and Joe Biden are America's best hope for the future.

Why is Obama responsible for Jackson's ramblings? How is Obama supposed to muzzle people who are not his surrogates and that he doesn't have much to do with?

Listen, my fellow white folks. Just because they both have dark skin does not mean that Jackson speaks for Obama. Any more than Keith Olberman speaks for McCain because they both have white skin or Sarah Palin speaks for Hillary because they are both women.

This country seriously needs to get over their ignorant pettiness.

I hope the republicans take a good look at themselves after this campaign and realize what their party has become. Derision, inuendos, smears, lies and fearmongering. America is fed up with it and it will show at the polls. It's the economy stupid...like we have any money or manpower left to fight someone elses wars with 2 of our own going on! The whole world is crumbling what Jackson says is waaaaaaaaaay down on any list of things to be concerned about!

Just because Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama are both black doesn't mean they think alike...

Stick to the issues McCain...

Man these guys are at the ends of their ropes. Is it really that bad for the republicans? Jessie Jackson is in no way shape or form connected to Obamas campaign...next thing you know they will bring up anonymous blogs on the internet and try to use them as fuel for their fire.

Better yet they will write them themselves.

I live in Illinois and Jackson is a non issue in this state. Period!
End of story.

Keep it up Mccain camp you will go down in flames! Thank you for coming out as the bad guys and Barrack the good guy, keep spoon feeding us the election while you go down as the most dispicable campaign in history!

They are really grasping at straws now. Everyone already know's about what Jackson said of Obama. And now they think we are going to believe anything that Jackson says...they are a bunch of clueless wonders over there!!! Next thing you know they will be saying that Obama has been having secret meetings with Bin Laden!!!!

Best political team: Only WITH Jack Cafferty!!!!

Jessie Jackson? Are you serious.? Is this not the same person that wants to dismember Obama's "member"? McCain wants to put stock in what he says? He would look mighty silly trying to do that. Talk about grasping at straws.

Jesse Jackson is irrelevant!.....Just because we're BLACK, doesn't mean we all look and think alike!

The last time I checked, Jesse was trying to cut off Barack's ........

And now the McSame Campaign wants us to believe that he speaks Barack? Give me a break!!!!!!

And this helps the economy how?

Why would anyone listen to Jesse Jackson about anything? Obama is not Jackson's keeper. If they have a problem with Jackson talk to Jackson, not Obama.

I am tired of the Republican whinning.

Good Lord – if a puddy-cat miowed, they would say it was 'offending the McCain campaign policies' Give us break!Senator Obama and only Senator Obama speaks for himself, unlike Palin for McCain!

This is the same guy who wanted to cut his nuts off because he talks down on black people. Him and Al will soon be history as they will not be able to exploit race for their selfish agenda.

Please go away Jesse Jackson. Please. You are not nor ever have been part of the Obama campaign so stop telling people what Obama will do as President. What he won't do is allow you anywhere near the White House as he doesn't let you anywhere near his campaign. You are are walking distraction. Everything you say is controversial

So much for "America First," I guess. McCain's making it clear that it's McCain first, Israel second, and probably America third. Still, third overall isn't too bad, but it kind of contradicts his slogan.

Jesse Jackson- You call yourself a reverened? Do you know Obama's views on moral issues and what he is running for? You're a joke and so is Obama. Do you not see this is fitting into God's plan of the world coming to an end? You of all people calling yourself a "reverened" should know what the bible says and that who and what Obama is. We are causing our own destruction. People are so blinded to the truth( which the bible also says that is going to happen). Maybe if we go back to what this country was founded on- Christian views and start reading our bible more, we might not be in this kind of mess.

Barack is his own man and jessie does not speak for him

Jesse and McCain are similar – old out of touch man who no one cares what they say..... gee get over it! I have read the tidbit of ecconomic policy of McCain and guess what? it does nothing for an average Joe such as myself.... if I was old perhaps and Rich definately but I am neither so I get tax to hell and back.... stop the madness old man. America don't don't be distracted remember to ROCK THE VOTE!

**************************OBAMA AND BIDEN 2008 *************************

You know you are desperate when republicans start to agree with Jesse Jackson and Hillary Clinton

so

let me see
now you want to blame Barack for what someone else said...
the same someone else that just a few shorts months ago. threatened to dismember Obama.

still grasping at straws i see

It's getting ugly out there. These last two eeks is going to be hell for both campaigns. I wish some of these people could keep their mouth shut until after the election. More so, Jesse Jackson has been at odds with Obama over many issues. And this happened to be one of them.

Jesse Jackson needs to sit down somewhere.

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS.

OBAMA HAS ALWAYS SAID THAT HE WOULD BE A STRONG SUPPORTER OF ISRAEL, OUR ONLY ALLY IN THE MID EAST.

HOW THE HELL CAN MCCAIN REALLY USE THIS ISSUE WHEN THE COMMENTS DID NOT EVEN COME OUT OF THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN.

DOES MCCAIN THINK THAT ANYTHING THAT ANY OBAMA SUPPORTER SAYS CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO OBAMA.

IF HE REALLY WANTS TO PLAY THAT GAME, THE ALL OBAMA HAS TO DO IS PLAY SOME SNIPPETS FROM MCCAIN/PALIN RALLIES.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08, MCCAIN IS A SORE LOSER.

WATCH HIM LOSE ANOTHER DEBATE TONIGHT.

Yawn. McCain is grasping at anything. Any fool knows that Jese Jackson does not speak for, nor represent Obama, or any other politician. Jesse's all about himself.. Issues John issues. Pack it up and go home, and take mincemeat Barbie with you.

Obama/Biden '08

who cares what jesse jackson thinks? Its the economy everyone wants to hear about.

It's not what Jesse said by himself, He said Under Obama Administration, That means Obama is related and should be aware of what is going to happen in his administration. If jesse had said , under next president, it would have meant any president but he said under Obama administration, so Dems, Please read .. this is an ISSUE

During the last debate the candidates were asked whether they would go to help Israel if that country was attacked by Iran.

McCain answered that yes he would and that he would not wait for the UN security council. McCain said that there would not be any holocaust in the region.

Obama gave a long winded answer saying that he would not allow Iran to obtain Nuclear weapons and that he would sit down to talk to the enemy. But he did not answer the question !!!

That bothers me.
I do not think that Obama can be trusted with the delicate US foreign policy. Obama is too risky. He can seriously damage foreign relations.
Basically Obama is inexperienced.
Perhaps if Biden was on top of the ticket....
But he is not.
McCain is therefore the intelligent choice.

BARACK WILL HAVE AND IS ALREADY CONSULTING ADVISERS. HE WILL DEFEND ISRAEL AND BRING PEACE TO MIDDLE EAST. JESSE JUST WANTS TO HARM OBAMA.

When did Jesse Jackson start speaking for Senator Obama?

CNN you are making it very obvious that you are pushing support for John McCain.

As soon as Obama is elected, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton will become completely irrelevant, if they aren't already. They have for years lived off of sharp rhetoric to keep a distance between blacks and whites. They are in complete shock that a man like Obama is able to bring two groups, who they claim are so far apart, together to help CHANGE this country for the better.

So long Jackson and Sharpton. You've been allowed the spotlight for way too long. Stop trying to bring Obama down with words you now will incite. We are tired of it from the McCain/Palin camp and we are tired of it from you.

If fact, we are simply tired of you. Go away and let real, thoughtful leaders take control.

Is the LAST HOPE of the McCain campaign lies on Jessie Jackson's comment?

The old man got no game left, time to hang those shoes.

Is it really any shock that someone so out-of-touch as John McCain thinks that Jesse Jackson speaks for all black folks?

Does anyone REALLY care what comes out of the mouth of "Rev" Jesse Jackson?

whats real dangerous is Christian extremists that are currently the loud minority and running this hateful government now.

Who cares what Jackson says?
I wish he would sit down and be quiet.

Obama/Biden 2008

Jessie Jackson is an old Has BEEN!! Like Racists of the White Kind there are Racists of the Black Kind!! These People from all races are out of touch with OUR FUTURE!!

Wow.....By now you would think that McStupid woukld have picked up on the voters wanting to hear about the issues.I just guess when your Old,Gray and in the way thats how you do things.

Jackson may not be part of the Obama campaign but his son, Jesse Jackson Jr. IS! This speaks volumes for what these people believe in and I do not trust Obama one bit. There are too many issues that he has changed positions on and everytime there's a conflict within his stance he always says "this is a distraction". Well, I'm sorry, but there's been way too many "distractions" in this campaign for me to vote for Obama.

Since when does J Jackson speak for Obama? Obviously a non-issue.

More desperate attempts by the McCain Campaign. Your supporters and even non supporters deserve better than these paltry attacks. You should end your campaign on a positive note
It is a shame we have to wait until Nov 4th to elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden. We need them in there NOW!

Obama/Biden in 08!

OH BROTHER!!! Can we just VOTE Already??? Who Cares what the Rev says...he lost my respect when he (under his breath) expressed the desire to cut off Sen Obama's "Presidential Pistachios". Get Lost.
Obama/Biden 08

Twisting one person's words, and then tying him to the candidate... is anyone else seeing a pathetic pattern here?

Why can't McCain run on McCain. Why is his entire campaign about smearing other people? Is this how he would run the country??

Lewis and now this... is Wright next???

Obama has to be feeling pretty good about all of his supporters thinking that he has all ready won...

Jesse has made it clear that heis jelaous and not truly a supporter of Obama.. Jesse please.- leave us with some trace of dignity.. You owe yourself that...

Wow McPalin camp, how about that race card. Two different men, two different stances. But we all look alike. Three weeks and it will be over. I can't wait.

Obama/Biden

Jesse,

YOU ARE A WASHED-UP civil rights activist!! Obama does not need you so please KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!!!!

Mr. McCain Please mention this tonite in the debate. Please Please take it to Obama.

Let see how desperate you are lol

A New Low for Republicans !!!

I know CNN will not allow these comments to see the light of day however I will waste 20 seconds of my life typing them anyway...

A group of people who believe absolutely NOTHING that Rev. Jesse Jackson states on a normal day would stoop to the level of using those comments to bash Barack Obama. Jesse is all of

John McCain and his Caribou Barbie Doll are so desperate to smear Barack that I can only imagine what will come next. Maybe it will be the rehashing of the infamous Whitey tape that every Republican has heard but, not a single one of them can provide once they are called on it.

Here Whitey Tape, Here Whitey Tape, where are you????

Desperate Republicans are a stupid breed !!!!

Country First should mean USA first; Israel and all others after that. Get it McCain? Not Israel first.

We ARE so tired of republicans and their FEAR and SMEAR tactics... McCain is running the dirtiest campaign in HISTORY. He has lost all the respect I had for him. He has no honor. Can you please talk about something that we actually care for?

By the way, does he know that the McCain/Palin ticket is the first in American history in which both candidates were found to have violated ethics standards before a national election. That is a fact. Now, can we talk about something important?

Who cares what Jesse Jackson thinks. Is HIS name on the ballot???
No!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Hey McCain, since when did Jesse Jackson become a spokesman for the Obama campaign.

Do all of the Obama supporters speak for Obama or his campaign. Just because Jackson says something does not mean that his views are shared by Obama.

McCain is playing the race card as well as the stupid card, if he really brings this up.

And justs watch, McCain will be accused of using the race card and then he will deny it.

SUCH A LOSER

Voters do not hold John McCain responsible for everything other Republicans have said, why should Barack Obama be held responsible for everything Jesse Jackson says, (especially if some of those things in the past were actually attacks against Obama)???

Go Obama/Biden. One man, one vote.

lol... ya know, to say Jackson is a "Supporter" of Barack Obama is pretty far off target. Remember him saying what he wanted to cut off?
One more example of desparate, out of touch Republican tactics.

Oh yes, let's attempt to distract and raise the "whitey ire" by jumping on the comments of the now irrelevant Jesse Jackson. McCain's total meltdown is almost too painful to watch. I would never have dreamed he could be so despicible.

Jessie Jackson and John McCain have a couple of things in common with each other. Both are relics of the past looking to get themselves some glory and both speak without making a lot of sense and usually only open their mouths to change feet.

Once again the McCain campaign looks to take the focus off the fact of his incompetence and irrational behaviour. Jessie Jackson has been side lined and McCain is on his way to the side lines.

We all recall Jesse's remark about Obama's gonads, don't we. Jesse will probably still get a seat on Obama's cabinet in spite of this, as Obama seems to have a short memory when it comes to controversial people and the playful things they say and do.

More useless distractions from the McCain campaign.

Sure CNN you will talk about this, but you won't mention anything about John Kerry bring up the fact that John McCain's transitional advisor was buddies with Sadam Husien. You always take the republican bait as a way to look like you are so impartial... but its all crap if you ask me. Why do you never ask McCain and Palin the tough questions. The republicans throw out a mention of something and you are all over it, but not when it has to do with Obama. Palin was just found by investigators to have abused her Power as Govenor and she is running as a maverick.. why in the heck have you guys burried that story. Just think if that was Obama or Biden, we would still be talking about it today.. You guys are Hacks.

yes we obama supporters know better. we know mcbush will do say lie anything to win.its not going to work this time. BUSH PACK YOUR BAGS YOU ARE OUT OF HERE CAINT WAIT THANK GOD ITS ALMOST OVER. THE MOST CORRUPT LIAR ON PLANET EARTH BUSH MCCAIN PALEN GOOD BY GOOD RIDDENCE

Jesse, please shut the heck up!

And anyone out there who believes this tripe should remember that Jesse Jackson does NOT work for or with Obama. Judging from his actions, he seems to be working for the GOP!

If you want to know what Barack will do, look at the Obama website! Stop letting McCain adn Jesse Jackson tell you what he stands for.

Jesse is just jealous. He's old news step aside jesee

Jesse Jackson needs to go somewhere. He's so jealous of Barack that he's doing anything to derail Barack's candidacy. Go somewhere Jesse. You're all washed up. Go home!!!!

Schunneman is a liar!

Jesse Jackson has unfortunately proven himself to be a joke and a bitter man. He struggles with the fact that Barack Obama has been able to do what he has done without having been directly part of the civil rights movement in the 50s and 60s. Jackson thought that Obama's fortune would be rightfully his.

He is not part of the Obama campaign and that also infuriates him. Obama has distanced himself from Jackson and rightfully so. Even Jesse Jackson, Jr. has distanced himself politically from his father.

Jackson has no more insight into the Obama campaign than we do. I don't take any of his comments regarding Obama's support of Isreal seriously.

Desperato, why don't you come to your senses......Mccain has become a shell of the man used to be. A Shame.

Hey John McCain!

I know you think "they all look alike" but....

THIS is Jesse Jackson.

THAT is Barack Obama.

See? TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE!

What Jesse Jackson says is NOT what Obama means.

Jesse Jackson was a Clinton supporter! Sheesh!

Just because some famous WHITE GUY says something, does that mean John McCain believes it?

Of course not.

This is racist, plain and simple,

LOL!!!!!!!
For pete's sake, Don't you McCain staffers have any grasp of reality?

IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID.

The boneheads that will fall for this crap are YOUR BASE.
You aren't going to pick up any votes by doing this..... lol, I suppose I shouldn't be giving you advice..... on second thought, GO AHEAD! MAKE A PLAY FOR YOUR BASE!

Oh by the way, VOTE OBAMA!

This is just ridiculous!! McCain camp is trying so hard to ruin OBAMA... BUt guess what McCain Camp NOT THIS TIME@!!!!!! WE AMERICANS KNOW WHO IS THE HONEST PERSON HERE AND THAT'S BARACK OBAMA!! GRANPA NEEDS TO RETIRED ALREADY

Who cares what Jesse Jackson says? He's a publicity hound, and Obama hasn't shown him the deference he thinks he deserves. Jackson is only interested in pandering to a select group, while Obama is working for the good of the whole USA.

McCain desperately wants Florida, which is the only reason he and Palin keep up their "stinking corpse" rhetoric. Two hypocrites. If the Florida voters supported India, for example, Palin would wear a sari.

WOW! And the Truth comes out! It was apparent to many that Obama's goal was to pull away America's support of Israel, but to allow his campaign to go abroad and say it directly is crazy. I guess Jesse forgot that what you say in another country can still be hear, read and watched over in the US of A and Israel.

I knew Obama was an appeasement candidate, but this level of weakness is shocking!

When is the pathetic and immoral John McCain going to address real issues?? McCain has run the most dirty, dishonest, and negative campaign I can ever remember (even though he told us all he wasn't going to get personal). He and Palin spit up lies everyday. No U.S. administration will abandon Israel. Jesse Jackson is a non entity and has no relationship to the Obama campaign.

Senator Obama was very smart by not letting this guy no where near his campaign.

John McCain continues to play his dirty game. Jessie Jackson doesn't speak for Barack Obama. Jessie Jackson couldn't win his one bid for the Presidency. Even Jessie's son told Jessie to "knock it off." This is just another of John McCain's "I'll stoop as low as I have to" to get votes. He is an angry anti-semite who is trying to destry a good, brilliant, decent man.

McCain, had you run a clean campaign and made a better choice for V.P. you would have had a lot better chance. Now when you and your people wan't to call fowl, America understands where you stand . Sorry I had admired you for a long time, but I see you as being very dangerous for our country. We do not need the great deregulator and someone that sided with busch in so many ways, thanks but no thanks.

WOW... CNN is finally starting to post some negative stories regarding Obama... Can't wait to read all of the horrible blogs posted by his supporters...

It is about time that people start getting real stories and news!!!

Jesse Jackson has PROVEN how FOOLISH he really is. Jesse is EXTREMELY jealous of Obama. Jesse is ERRATIC and UNBALANCED just like John McCain is.

Jesse Jackson has been offering his comments no matter who is running for years. He had comments when Kerry was running and when Clinton was running for President. Since when did anyone take his comments as those of the candidate? As far as I know, he has never led any of those candidate's campaign. Jesse Jackson's comments are just that: HIS comments.

Senator McCain talk issues, not smear!

Obama/biden 08

As they continue fall off the cliff of issues. When this party hits and Obama is President they will all reep what has been sewn. Hate can only breed hate

Jesse Jackson is turning into a Rev. Sharpton. Both need to go away.

We already know that Jessie Jackson words are his own and they have no tie to Barack Obama.

Obama still has my vote and that of my entire family.

Economy, Economy, Economy 08

Wow they are really grabbing for thin air now!

Everyone knows that Jesse Jackson is not a part of The Obama Camp. Wasn't it Jesse jackson who want to castrate Barack Obama.
why try to tie him to OBama?

Another smear tactic. Go ahead, we all know Mr. Obama will do anything to protect Isreal. You are trying to make the American people scared of Mr. Obama. It will not work. Not this time.

MCCAIN...JESSE JACKSON IS NOT OBAMA AND NEITHER IS HE A SPOKESMAN FOR THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN....

BOY YOU PEOPLE ARE TRYING ANYTHING NOW THAT YOU ARE LOSING SO BADLY!!!!

McCain only know the Low Road.

Let's hear about Sarah Palin's endorsement of the Alaska Independent Party and what they stand for. The First Dude was a member. Let's hear about the Abuse of Power and Ethic Violations. Why won't Palin talk to CNN?

Jesse, go home!! Your time is over!!! Once an icon is now nothing but an idiot!!!!

Jesse is trying hard to be relevant; he's not even close to the Obama campaign.

How does he know all this? From creeping up behind Obama trying to cut his you-know-what off?!

*Country First* should be changed to *Study First*, as Palin clearly needs schooling.

Oh give me a break..Obama has said many times, he is a supporter of Israel...more distractions..who keeps whining now ? Obama will be a person rest of world admires and gets along with TOO..McCain is acting like a spoiled little boy ! whats he goona do next, stomp his feet, cry mommie, I am not getting MY way ???LOL
Sorry McCain, and specially Palin, \
NOT THIS TIME, NOT EVER.....
white independent who really are for Obama

OMG – a person not in a postion to talk of an Obama forgiegn policty and gives an opinion can now be attributed directly to Obama?

Can we spell desperate?

By the way, where's the story on the McCain adviser lobbying for Saddam Hussein?

Shut Up Jesse Jackson! SHUT UP! Weren't you going to cut Obama's nutz off?? NOW you're speaking for him???

SHUT UP! and BE QUIET!!

Just another reason to support McCain

I am not putting much stock into this one. Who cares what Jesse has to say he just said a few months ago that he wanted to castrate Obama. He can't speak for Obama. My Jewish friend's please ignore this Jesse is being a hater.

So basically since Jesse Jackson is Black he automatically knows what's on Barack's mind? That's weak.

By the way, didn't he want to do some damage to Barak's private parts a couple months ago?

Hint to McCain.

Who cares what Jesse has to say. Dude's a hazben.

McCain only knows the LOW ROAD. Let's talk about Sarah Palin and the ties her and the "First Dude" have to the Alaska Independent Party. Let's see the speech she gave praising them. Let's hear more about her Abuse of Power and Ethic Violations.