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.

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…

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.?

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.

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 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.

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!

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!

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

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?"

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?

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

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

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

JESSIE JACKSON DOES NOT SPEAK FOR MR. OBAMA

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.