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So McCain screwed up, so what. Only Obama the most "unauthentic" politician to run for president in my life time, never screws up and have excuse for everything!

How can anyone believe that Sarah Palin can be ready to be president? She hasn't even served two full years as a governor and before that a mayor of a town less than 8,000 people? That's the experience needed to be the Vice President of the United States? Stop for a minute and think about it from a neutral standpoint.

She would get eaten alive – if she thinks that main stream media is bad now, what on earth will she do as VP or President?

I was all right with McCain until his choice of VP. That's what blew it for me.

Well, Fox News website refused to post my comment (obviously), so hopefully I can post it here.. I tried to lend a liberal view to their site, but they clearly don't want to have any sort of bi-partisan opinions.

"It ASTONISHES me how racist and small-minded Fox News and it's viewers are. Honestly, half of you believe that Obama is a Muslim (although, even if he was, who cares? Are you going to perpetuate a Muslim Holocaust?)
I am ashamed to hear that my fellow Americans are so ridiculously one-sided. Obama is an honorable American who will serve our country extremely well. The fact that so many Americans continue to believe that Obama is some sort of an evil entity just goes to show that many of our citizens really don't understand the principles upon which our nation was formed."

seeeeeeeeeeeee

VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN, VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN, VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN, MCCAIN IS REDICULOUS, YOU CHOSE THE WORST RUNNING MATE IN OUR HISTORYS RECORDED RECORDS, I DARE YOU SAY SHE IS A GOOD ROLE MODEL FOR OUR CHILDREN, I DON'T WANT MY CHILD TO BE A GOOD LI ER, I DON'T WANT HER TO BREAK OR ABUSE THE LAW, I DON'T WANT HER TO START RUMORS TO DELIBERATLY HURT SOMEONES CHARACTER, PALIN IS GUILTY OF ALL THIS, AND TOO MUCH MORE TO EVEN PUT DOWN. VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN

finally i agree with mccain on something.

Obama is a totally lame socialist... I'm holding my nose & voting McCain!

Why do you not think Palin is qualified? She absolutely has more executive experience than Obama. She may not be a lawyer and may not be as eloquent as Obama but she is intelligent. Are we only allowed to have lawyers for president? Being president doesn't mean that you have to be a super human. It means that you have to have the ability to determine what is and isn't, all with the help of advisors. All presidents have them. Reagan wasn't the brightest but did a fine job because he was smart enough to have good people surrounding him. Palin has done a fine job as governor of Alaska. Yes, a small state but nonetheless, a state that has issues much as any other state. Obama has done what???? I haven't heard yet.

wow, 51 comments so far, and they are all anti–mccain– you have had time to moderate my comment–which was a positive comment re: mccain/palin but you have not posted it and certainly someone has had time to read it. Ok, I will be checking back in to see if comment number 52 is anti–mcain. Lets see how the "best political coverage" handles this–do you moderate unpartially, or not?

We have people losing their homes, life savings in 401K's being cut in half and we are concerned about what David Letterman thinks? Maybe we have now identifed how far the intellectual capacity of this country has fallen. We have turned over all thinking to the media and TV. Shame on us. We will get what we deserve with Obama! We have become a nation of followers, not leaders!!

i just heard a part of his speech today, in which he said that america needs a leader who is ready on day one; one who doesn't need to get up to speed on the issues facing our country. shouldn't a vice presidential candidate meet the same criterion? i mean, mccain could do a william henry harrison...less than six weeks in office. i don't know if sarah reads that fast.

Yes, Obama has something McCain doesn't have, Wright, Rezko, Ayers, Pflger, Ashabi, Husaini, ACORN, and backing by Hamas leaders.

You betcha! I'm inspired to shoot down a moose and look beyond my window if Russia is really there...

It's so funny how almost every one here loves to put down McCain. Maybe it’s because he served this country in our military and most just hate our troops.

A bunch of lazy pacifist that would sell this country out the first chance they get. It is so sad that almost every democrat sees only the bad in this country and none of the good.

They blame our country for everything wrong in the world and hope our country falls from being a superpower.

Unlike you democrats, I am proud of my country and John McCain for serving in our great military.

The reason most of you democrats want to vote for Obama is because your uneducated, jealous and just plain ignorant!

It is about time John McCain figures out that the world does not revolve around him. Has it ever occurred to him that he may not be meant to be president? It's a shame that Americans have to be in such bad shape and be hurting so much to get them to reject the republican's dirty campaign tactics. I hope we don't allow dirty politics to win ever again.

As a Canadian, McCain's comments about our health care system are inaccurate! We have one of the best health care systems in the world. If I break my leg, I go to the ER and I get it set in a cast and go home. NO BILL!!!!! If you break your leg in the US you get what, about a $15,000 bill??? The government gives me healthcare if I don't have an employer and I pay $30 a month, period. The only other thing I pay for is prescriptions. If I make under $25,000 a year, I pay prescriptions only. Thats it. If you have an employer or are married or common law and your spouse has an employer then you pay nothing because your employer has health benefits and you usually also get coverage for prescriptions!! Watch Michael Moore's movie, Sicko. Everything he says about the Canadian Health Care system is right. Don't you and your families deserve that?? If I was a US citizen I would vote Obama/Biden in Nov 2008.

It's looking more and more like a McCain win!

Among the many reasons McCain is not a suitable candidate for president, his selection of Palin stands above them all. We could pick most anyone out of a crowd and stand a good chance of doing better than Palin.

John, John, John- Sarah Palin is a empty headed nitwit. We don't need her and we don't want here. She may be the #1 reason you took such a nose dive in the polls once people started listening to her talk!

And somebody needs to tell ol' John that he's not clearing a fighter jet for take-off onboard a carrier-- that gung-ho thumbs up gesture makes him look a little foolish on TV.

Why is that entertainers feel they are like Gods? They are paid to entertain people, to make them laugh, cry, to put on a show. They are like the court jester in the kings court. Get off your high overpaid horses and entertain the public and when your show is over, go home.

Yea, McCain screwed up. Kinda tells you how he runs personal business and the business of America. We can't afford to have a screw-up in charge.

Can't wait to watch that awkward train wreck!

Vote early or show up early to vote on Nov 4. Nobody is ahead or behind until the last ballot is counted on Nov 4th!! Make sure all your friends and family members get out and vote!!

THE LAST THING AMERICANS WANT IS INSPIRATION FROM AN AIRHEAD...WE CERTAINLY DON'T HER SUCCESSIONIST BELIEFS DURING A NATIONAL CRISIS EITHER!

Communist News Network strikes again! When will media in the U.S. not be so left leaning? They praise Osama, I mean Obama all the time.
McCain/Palin '08

is cnn going to discuss how McCain said at letterman tonight that criminal c gordon liddy was unrepetent for watergate. This is okay because he served time in jail. hypocricy.

Forget McCain. Give us 'Joe the Plumber'. It's entertainment, right?

McCain/Palin is nothing more than a completely accurate portrayal of what is wrong with the GOP political theatre: attack ads, racism, lies, elitism, and ineptitude. Yeah John – you screwed up.

Obama/Biden!

I here a bunch of people begging for a leader but refusing to do any work themselves.

Congrats... America, you are a nation of whiners trapped by a bed of vipers that are bankers and politicians.

McCain is just going thru the motion of campaigning. Everybody and their mothers know this elections is already over, and McCain lost big time. It's just a matter of counting the votes, hopefully, accurately THIS TIME!

OMG! McCain was hilarious tonight! I think he just gained 4 points in the election with his comedy!

We have to see the big picture:
1. Obama will spend 6 trilling dollars on his all plans which he offers, but where is the money coming from? You know there are only two ways to get the money he needs: increase The Tax and borrow them from somewhere. I don’t think we can borrow any money from China of Japan. So just increase tax is the left way.
2. If Obama going to be the President, Senate, House of Representative, the Supreme Court and the president, all of the administration, our country will be under the Democratic Party. Everybody knew that it is violation of the constitution and it will be too danger.

McCain on CNN, MSNBC at white tie event with Obama-I have three words and one acronym

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL (RIF)

Senator McCain is a kind, sincere, experienced statesman who puts country first. Letterman is simply a man trying to be funny.

Dear John, It's Over. Go home. Signed The American Voters.

Oh I thought he was talking about Sarah Palin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. McCain, My friend, You lost this race because you allowed the heathans to alter the core of your person and your pips knowingly screwed you. Simply, You are a Democrat at heart. Blessings to you..

Obama is better for this job at this point and time in history.

McCain,72, has decided to leave politics to pusue a degree in theology where he hopes he can become a Bible teacher after he leaves Washington.

Did anybody count the number of times McCain said the word REFORM in the so called debate?

You're just a liar, McShame, and you're getting caught over and over again.

I know Sarah Palin is a whacky conservative light weight but, dang it, SHE'S SO CUTE!!!

John McCain is not a hero. He is a hypocrite, a liar, and a fraud. Soon, he will be a loser as well.

gee all you liberals are a bunch of snobs-Palin has had more responsibility and experience than Obama, the presidential candidate - as a governor with a high approval rating in her state who has thrown out corrupt politicians– all while raising 5 children.

whats the tune I hear?......

.....I can bring home the bacon,......fry it up in a pan......

Joe the Plumber said that Obama "tap danced on his tax plan like Sammy Daivs Jr". Wow.

The contempt that McCain holds for Obama can be summed up in one word: JEALOUSY.

How dare Obama run a better presidential campaign. How dare he appear to be more presidential. How dare he speak eloquently. How dare he be younger, healther, more agile. How dare he think quicker and process complex concepts faster. How dare he be this good and be bi-racial, too. Obama is something for everybody, black and white.

How dare Obama try to help this country through the most difficult time since the great depression. How dare he be a professor, a teacher, someone who knows history and won't repeat it.

Mcnegative didn't change at all. What will he do if Obama start talking about Sarah and her dude?

Worst economy since 1930, most unpopular Republican president this century, not one but TWO unpopular wars, a compliant news media, and Obama is only ahead by about 5 points, + or -.

Democrats, get ON with your bad selves!!

(Black McCain supporter )

I enjoy reading the comments from the angry, angry left. You are quite amusing.

Who has she inspired? Not about 60% of us thats for sure! So she inspired the base....but what does inspiration have to do with leading a country?

McCain has offended people that I have never seen offended (this bad). I am glad that in this elections cycle people are speaking up. Letterman and Tina Fey are unintentional heroes going forward.

I feel so sorry for mccain. he should be enjoying his retirement on a nice golf course in arizona, not running for president and making a fool of himself.

its over for him.

Annoy a liberal: Work hard and be happy!!

You people sure are worried about Sarah Palin...LMAO I just read these blogs for laughs. I find the stupitiy hilarious. Obama the greatest beguiler in history. I voted for Hillary as a write-in, I'd rather waste a vote then vote for either of the candidates. Anyone who believes we are going to get a tax break is a fool. I just hope we don't have to pay more then we do now.

McCain is a true America icon and hero that I will salute any day any place. He was a good politician but I must reluctantly say that his time as politician has come and gone. America is ready for and demands a change not only in the leadership of this great nation but a shift in our way of thinking. We need new ideas if we are going to change the fundamental beliefs that we hold true. We are the one Nation who will face any adversary for what we believe in. We must now do it here in America. We are facing trying times ahead and as a life-long republican I have come to acknowledge that for once in my lifetime that I must put to the side my party commitment and vote based what America needs not vote based on what I historically have done. For the first time in my lifetime, I am voting for a Democrat. I trust that I am making a wise decision not only for myself but also for my daughter’s children who one day will face life living with the legacy of the vote that I will make in Election 2008.

John McCain! You sold out in the Veitnam War. John McCain! You sold out to the Party to be President of the U.S.A.. Once that happened it was over. By having Palin, sealed your fate in this election.You had a choice to make a sound and intelligent choice. You had a pick of many well qualified, but you choose someone with no qualifications. Its fine to be popular, but we need someone who can deal with very intellectual decisions when it comes to Foreigh and Domestic affairs. Its bad enough that we have an economical crisis on our hands, but we need people who can take us out of this mess. Sarah Palin is not that person should anything happen to McCain. Not now, Not ever. I would be greatly concerned for our National Security in this country. Americans better think about that one very hard.

Now this is something to "Cry" about. When did "Hollywood" and media start telling politicians what to do?
Interesting this is:
Power v. Star Power
Star wins. Yeah, wins big too.

sorry to see that so many obama fans have the lack of forgiveness they demand of others. i bet that palin didn't even hear the truly inappropriate comments. but it's fine for the democrate and obama to criticize and call anything the republicans do as racist. obama's not matter how noble will bankrupt the country. don't tell me that onl 5% of people in this country make more than $250,000. his plan will ruin untold numbers of small businesses. and they are the ones that employ more folks than the big fortune 500 companies. please get you facts straight and quick looking to the main stream media for the truth. they haven't told the truth for years. they cover up all the illegal activities that their favorite politicians do. if you really want to change the direction of the usa then vote ALL the incumbents out both dem's and rep's.

"Joe the Plumber" (Mr Wurzelbacher') is a registered Republican, and the state of Ohio had to claim $1,182.98 in unpaid taxes from him. He is also NOT a licensed plumber and the business that he talked about buying only earns about $100,000.

Typical Republican LIAR!

Sarah Palin is absolutely a big joke! I mean really... just look at her critical self, she is so negative it is ashame hell no her stupid but could not run this country! I mean just look at her she does not have a clue on how to fix the economy she doesn't even have a real speech.
She uses baby words like fight and palling around and joe six pack.
the woman has nothing to say but she sure can tell a lie real good and make up things just to try and win this election but as we all can see mrs Palin girl friend it is just not working! With you and Mccain angry buts

McCain is still doing his little side step.... two step..... DC shuffle.

The only difference is that We, the People, are NO longer amused!

Obama....all the way!

it wasnt your first and god forbid you get to the WH it wont be your last

YES Palin has inspired americans, TO HATE ANYTHING THAT LOOKS DIFFERENT!!!

Thanks Hitler, I mean Palin.

So what if McCain is a gimmicky hack whose platform of trickle-down economics has failed America for so many years. Just remember Ayers, Wright, Rezko, Acorn.

Vote McCain/Joe the Plumber '08

I will watch the McCain on SNL, he is more authentic!

Joe the Plumber is such a fraud! He owes 1200 in back taxes. LOSER!

The Dems have loads of dirt they could throw back at these two clowns...
The question is will they need to.

You've got to be kidding me McCain!...Palin might be ready to for a crisis at a PTA meeting, but not one that involves our great country. She's half the reason our family is abandoning our party and voting for Obama. Obama is exactly who our country needs!

MC DUMMY IS NOT SMART ENOUGH TO RUN A DIME STORE , LET ALONE THIS COUNTRY. I HAVE ONE THING TO ADD ABOUT LAST NIGHTS COMMENT OF MC CAIN (I STILL DONT BELIEVE IN ETHENOL FUEL.THEN A FEW STATEMENTS LATER HE SAID WE NEED TO MAKE MORE FLEX FUEL CARS, WELL WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK FLEX FUEL CARS RUN ON JOHN..??? HEY DUMMY IT IS ETHENOL AND BUY THE WAY WE ALREADY HAD ELECTRIC CARS IN THE 70'S 80'S AND 90'S WHERE DID THEY GO ASK THE OIL COMPANIES???????I PERSONALLY WOULD MUCH RATHER GIVE OUR HURTING FARMERS IN THIS COUNTRY 100MILLION A MONTH THAN SEND IT OVER SEES. WOULDNT YOU??

What polls are being reviewed by McCain for Palin? The Republicans that I know, that were going to vote for McCain, will not forgive him for selecting Palin. She is against everything, that women have fought for years. McCain and Palin had never meet, unless it was on a ice ledge in Alaska. McCain probably loves the winking from Palin. The 700,000 registered voters in Alaska, and the co-op with the husband as a shrimp boat company does not count the excutive experience. The majority of counties in the mainland have 700,000 registered voters. One county in most of the states have that many registered voters.

you screwd up when you quit being honorable and started worrying about winning, you screwd up when you made a deal with satan by hiring the very people that threw you under the bush bus, you screwd up last night when you switched the referendum from Obama to your closeness to Bush policy. you screwd up when you brought you "Joe the Plumber" to the table not knowing that he is not a liscensed plunber that makes 40k and is in no way able to buy a 200k business, not to mention the 11k lean that exist against him in cort records. You are screwd up Senator McCain, Happy retirement!

Me, Are you some kind of a nut? McBrain Screwed up Big Time!

CNN, how to do feel that Palin's credentials are being asked by a late night talk show host instead of you? I thought u guys were the media/reporters, you aren't doing your job. You shouldn't be afraid of Palin you should go after her and vet her more.

Drew Griffin of the so-called special investigations unit should do his job right, and investigate Palin, he seems to be focused 100% on bringing down Obama with false lies. He is worthless!

Lets remind them all about how this is the 2nd time John McLame has played a Key role in the collapse of our Finance industry. Keating5 in 1989.

Now as he has never ceased being Mr. Deregulation... Our Financial
Institutions are again collapsing around Mr. Derugulation.

He is almost singlehandedly the Cause of two Economic mega falls.

NoWay.. No How... NO MC Same.. !

Ducking out on Dave isn't the only thing you've screwed up!

All this talk about Obama being specific...he keeps saying he "plans on" doing this and that...Americans are such easy sells. McCain HAS DONE, CAN DO, and WILL DO. As for all the hate women have for Palin...a little sour grapes? Finally, you have a down-to-earth role-model...y'all ladies just can't handle it...!

Oh what a role model Palin is – she parades her unmarried pregnant daughter in front of millions, she abuses her power as Governor and consistently covers lies with more lies. As a woman, I'm insulted. My twelve year old daughter is more articulate and can explain herself better than Palin. With that said, she is pathetic and not only isn't she qualified to be President but also should be impeached in Alaska.

He screwed up when he didn't drop out and concede to Ron Paul. The rest is just slow burn...

Dear John,
America does NOT need an inexperienced, unknowledgeable, person as your VP. just because she can excite or should I say incite a crowd of you base supporters does in no way qualify her as a president.

So if you wonder about your poll numbers outside your base, it is indeed Palin. She was an exciting new face at first, but when she started to talk, which she has to do by the way, Americans could see that the lights are on, but there's no one home. In other words, your first and perhaps most important Presidential decision, selecting an VP was and is a complete failure and has shown America just how little you really care about the future of this great country. You can say whatever you want blame whoever you want about why your popularity is dropping, You have No one to blame except yourself!

I wonder what Obama will do when Israel attacks Iran over nuclear weapons if he is elected. The Israelis will no wait for him to be inaugurated to attack Iran. . Lets see what he does. Everyone talks so much crap talk about Mc cain that you don't realize neither candidate has any good plans... They both suck. It's just on dumb Democrat against a dumb Republican... Did any of you read the financial bailout plan and the crap both Democrats and Republicans included in the plan.... tax break for freakin wooden arrows? Paulson should be president because he hosed both the Republicans and Democrats into signing what he wanted....... what idiots all you people are who praise both candidates.

Mccain got caught in a lie and had no choice but to admit that he srewed up! Mccain, please understand that Palin has only inspired women with half a brain. There is nothing inspiring about her, she is totally inexperienced and has no national or international knowledge and if you think that a woman like her from a small far far away from everything in Alaska has foreigh and national security experience because she met a few leaders or heads of state then you are not even as smart as you think. Be honest with yourself, you know that you srewed up choosing Plain as VP, admit it!

All I have to say is three letters: "J-O-B-S"

Looking forward to McCain on Letterman tonight. I want to hear what both of them have to say now......What bothers me somewhat is that when reading all of these "tickers" most show support for Obama/Biden – but the polls are practically 50/50 if you look at the big picture – looks to me it should be 80/20 nationwide!

Vote Obama/BIden 2008 – PLEASE – cause Sarah Pirhanna scares me!

McCain screwed up with Vicki Iseman, a rich lobbyist in 2005. She now denies the affair, reminding all voters that ,... it happened.

Of course he did.

While few people really listen – open minded – to talking head on radio or cable television, many, many people tune into late night comedy (Letterman, Leno, et. al.). It's often the last comments they hear before going to sleep.

Letterman was killing him through humor and skewering Palin in the process. I think this is symptomatic of how McCain, Palin, and the republicans are out-of-touch with Americans.

2008 Election Landslide !!

Obama !!

We are a world country? why not have a world person by birth heading it, which all across our planet people can identfy with us.

Lets all cut to the chase here – this is what it looks like to me and anyone else with half a brain can see this to.......

It's okay to bet the hell out of the woman candidate and that's okay. It won't matter if she had two master degrees and a doctorate in political science – the American MAN does not want a woman in the White House. With that said the American woman also has a problem with a woman in the White House, Jesus it might mean that most of us would have to step up to the plate and stop hiding behind the big strong men in our lives and take charge.

American Women need to wake up and realize that you're only contributing to the female population from being keep in the kitchen and following behind the men.

WAKE UP WOMEN!! Take a step back and stop listening to the mostly male commentators. Use your own ears to hear and eyes to see what is going on!!!!

You betcha, he screwed up. On everything!

I was wondering, does CNN only post the sad and pathetic comments of confused ignorant liberal Americans??? Seems to be the case. Good for you CNN, giving all of the short bus morons of America a place to voice their opinions!

McCain really looks ill (mentally and physically). Perhaps he needs to go to church this week and pray for forgiveness for all the hatred he's spewed these past few weeks. Or does he even belong to a church?

Joe the Plumber said that Obama "tapped danced on his tax plan like Sammy Daivs Jr". Wow.

Palin HAS inspired America. To donate to Obama's campaign....

I look for substance in a President not rumors and straight up lies. McCain/Palin are NOT what America needs in this time of Economic
Hell that we are in.

LOL, I love David Letterman, always have , and F.Y.I. it was a "joke", about the approval ratings, you know, ha, ha, like Mc Cain just a " joke " Chill out , and look beyond your party, and maybe you might see what everyone else see's in the old /angry /redundant guy.
.Have a great day, and don't forget to vote

Who in their right mind would vote for dizzy McCain and dizzy Palin....she is not VP quality.....maybe she needs to try out for a hockey mom coach....and McCain wants THE WAR FOR 100 YEARS AND HAVE OUR G.I.'S DIE SENSELESS.....IS THRE SNY END TO IT????

well i guess mccain has more than once stuck his foot in his mouth and this has cost him the election,,,, as i said before, he should retire and vacation 1 week in each of his 7 houses,,,,,,, plus learn how to STOP critizing everyone, includin obama and our allies,,,, but then he may never learn,, he picked palin who has cost him alot(vote wise),, but this was his choice,,, obama/biden 08 yes we can!!!!!!!

John McCain is a liar

1) He lied about why he cancelled on Letterman by saying he was going back to washingon and was laster seen doing an interview with Katie.

2) He lied about his involvement with the Keating 5. Keiting was arrested and sentenced and it was later overturned on a technicality.

3) He lied about Obama palling around with terrorist

4) He lied about Obama raising taxed on people who make less than 42,000

5) He lied about who Joe the Plumber is/was.

6) He lied about sex education for 5 year old kids

7) He lied about not giving aid to a fetus where abortion failed.

He lied about how many houses he has

9) He lied about the cars he drives, they are not all American.

10 He lied about cheating on his first wife

11) He lied about Obama and Biden dismissing and disrespecting Palin.

John McCain is a shameless whining Republican whom I hope gets his political head handed to him on Nov 4th. I will be in line come rain shine or snow...
And CNN will not publish for fear of hurting his poor little feelings.

Ya think??????

Obama in '08!

SQUIRM TV.

John McCain just doesn't have it. Lou Dobbs has gleefully said this race has "tightening up". What is he on? I really would like to ask Sarah Palin about her comments that Barack "thinks so little of America that he pals around with terrorists". If she and her husband think so much of America, why does she continually address the Alaska Independence Party of which her husband has been affiliated. Just this year she addressed their convention. The AIP believes Alaska should be annexed from the United States. Their founder said he "hated American and didn't want to be buried on American soil". Makes you think - who is the Real Enemy Of America. First of all, it's not their land to do with as they please. When she addressed their convention recently she told them to "keep up the good work". Why isn't this being brought out more in the media? Barack and Joe, thank God we have you.

Obama is not qualified... but Palin is what we would need after a 9-11 attack... NBC should make this into a comedy... o they already did

He has screwed up his character and his sense of what is decent and true

He is right. Sarah Palin is awesome. I can't wait until she runs for President in 2012

No she is'nt ready to lead palin is scary!

Palin can't run Alaska without fault and huge fault at that let alone AMERICA. Her idea of family values completely skewed as well as abortion rights. Don't let me go any further. If McCain is elected the chances are very probable that Sarah Palin will become President. Which really would make America the laughing joke of the world.

It's about what I expected...McCain is yet another desparate Republican contender, who will do and say anything to get where he wants to go. Palin? What are you kidding? Say what you like about Hilary - and I could say plenty - she is at least capable at this level of government and never really stooped to McCain/Palin's level of fear-mongering during her campaign for the Primaries. Anyone that wants an eye-opener on McCain should read Matt Taibbi's article in this months Rolling Stone...you will be disgusted with McCain politically and especially personally.

What a Weasel...

He wouldn't recognize the truth if it slapped him in his face..

If he wanted to be president he should have run after his 1st term as a senator 22 years ago.

There is no way on earth any sane person can honestly believe that Sarah Palin is prepared to lead this great country!

We have no need for those who are found to abuse power in higher national office! Alaska can keep her as their governor because that doesn't affect me directly.

I am so tired of MacSame and Palame.

"I screwed up," McCain told Letterman more than once....

Well, that's a leader for you. A REAL leader would have given a REAL apology, like this one "I'm sorry I wasn't able to make my scheduled apprearance on..." NO but gramps has to sound like a real moron more than once. UGH...and THIS is what you people want in the White House...

No THANKS....I'll stick with "That One"

I am shocked that he would sidestep a serious question regarding handling a potential 9/11 situation by saying she "inspires people". Are you serious? The dwindling Republican base...yes. The rest of us...hell no. We don't want 'inspiration' by a marginally educated neocon, we want intelligent, informed leadership. Period.

To get a glimpse of what she "inspires" , view "A sidewalk to nowhere" on youtube. It will shock you.

I hope Dave cuts this guy up really bad. He is the worst hypocrite, well maybe not as bad as Palin, but this guy is something else.

Listen in poker you call this all in. A bettor may go all in, continuing his pursuit of the pot not because he thinks he has the best hand, but figures after a bad run of luck, they have nothing to lose at this point...and hopes for 11th hour blind luck. I mean, let's face it, who expects him to admit that he erred in picking her. When all you can do is keep reciting what positives she brought to the ticket while ignoring the fact that the negatives far out-weigh the positives, then clearly you are just putting the best spin you can on a horrible situation. The sad thing is that he has a history ,career wise, and through-out this campaign as being a big gambler, always looking for a tactical wind-fall. That's why the true intellectual conservatives are deserting him. They've had enough of this scattered devil may care mentality

She has inspired people? lol, like the supports she thinks are protesters. i saw the same thing from mccain last night, he was just rude and arrogant and obama is so presidential. think about it, if something happens in the us, who would you want to talk to you and tell you whats happening, the man who can actually look into the camera and talk straight to us, or the old guy who is laughing and cracking jokes like nothing is a big deal..oh and dont forget if we ever need a moose hunter we can have the vp go hunt! genious.

obama/biden 08!

When all you libs wake up Nov.5, the silent majority will have spoken. Until then, enjoy your 15 minutes.

FOR ALL OF THOSE OUT THERE THAT STATE THAT SARAH PALIN SCARES YOU..... IS IT BECAUSE SHE IS A GOD-FEARING AMERICAN? AND ARE YOU JUST SCARED OF HER BECAUSE SHE ACTUALLY HAS MORALS AND IS WILLING TO STAND UP FOR WHAT SHE BELIEVES IN?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MCCAIN/PALIN '08

Regarding Obama's Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, CNN just Factchecked Mccain's claims and what did they find? The bottom line: McCain's claim only works by using an overly broad definition of what counts as a "small business" – and even with that definition, fewer than 2% of business owners would be hit by Obama's proposed rate increase (493000 out of 35 million filers who are considered small businesses) . For those who are affected, the increase would be levied only on a part of their earnings, not all of them (only the part that exceeds the cutoff, for most people that translates into $1500 more in taxes or 3% extra). These were the conclusion drawn by independent studies published by the Tax Policy Center.

Did any one see Obama on Letterman he is the best (:

yes, john. you also screwed up when you picked sarah palin as your vp and when you voted against equal pay for women.

you voted against me, so now i'll vote against you.

The Surge is working!

At least 6,000 Christians have fled the northern
Iraqi city of Mosul in the past week because of killings and death threats,
Iraq’s Ministry of Immigration and Displaced Persons said Thursday.

The number represents 1,424 families, at least 70 more families than were
reported to be displaced on Wednesday.

Iraqi officials have said the families were frightened by a series of
killings and threats by Muslim extremists ordering them to convert to Islam or
face possible death.

McCain and Palin should go vote for Obama / Biden..... I am.

To "I am not a racist," (yes I said it) that said of Barack Obama, "He shouldn't be able to work at McDonalds let alone the Oval office." Why does it have to be McDOnalds? Why not McCain working at, "Starbucks?" FYI I looked at McCains' record and trust me on this, it is not a pretty sight. The man is a misogynist, war monger, as well as a greedy egotist!

You do your homework! Senator Obama is an honorable man that is a loving father and husband. There is no doubt in my mind that he has the same views in mind for all Americans that he does for his own family. You are more than welcome to be part of this family as well. We don't have time for racist views and divisiveness. Americans are his family and I will be proud to be able to call him Mr. President come November 5th!

The LADY that McCain told NO when she calling Obama a Arab.....WAS ANOTHER PLANT........Because he and Palin had TOO many speeches and this type of racist yelling and NEVER say anything.....he just STOOD there and SMILED..............That is why he KEEPS trying to use HER to DESTRACT our attention from the real ISSUES we face....THE ECONOMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

McCain's betrayal of the American people by having the wife of a secessionist on his ticket is amazing. Palin should not be briefed on national security issues period.

America has been duped into thinking either one of these candidates are going to make any change. This country is broke, in unrecoverable debt, and is being led by greedy elected officials, both republican and democrat. I predict a rapid loss of freedoms and prosperity for this country.

MCCAIN I give you a good advice vote for OBAMA

She inspired this hockey mom to donate to Obama. Palin is rallying all intelligent people to Obama.

Candidates are only the reflection of the people who vote for them. Guess who's the intelligent.

Why doesn't someone at Cnn ask about the Philip Berg Lawsuit over Obama's missing Hawaiian birth certificate? Why will CNN go after McCain about ridiculous things about missing the worthless Letterman show – and not push the Obama birth certificate issue? Has anyone seen his proof of citizenship? Let's not count this election over yet – as you seem to want to do.

Ha, Lettermen! There was a new study that shows for every late night show there is 7 jokes about Republicans to one joke about Democrats. So let me ask why does Letterman think he deserves respect from McCain?

Did Johnny Mac do any stupid human tricks ?....hmmm

Interesting that all the McCain "hate" commentators on these pro-Obama blogs like CNN "Ticker" use almost the exact same lingo and lines they used for Senator Clinton. Wow, it must be that simply anyone who is opposed to Obama in any way is (all together now): Stupid, Racist, Ignorant, Loser, (fill in the blank). If this is the way of Obama and his child-minded supporters, well then, "Heil Obama." Been there/done that/not good.

McCain should go vote for Obama/Biden.....

McCain was a viable option until he picked Sarah Palin. Could he not have picked another woman who has experience and an understanding of at least one issue. Yes, Palin gave a great convention speech but has not done anything but speak at people since then. Even McCain's 90 year old mother has spoken to CNN. We must hold her to higher standards and I must question McCain if he thinks a breath of fresh air is what we need!. I am insulted.

hey lady that said she is ashamed to be a american women because of sarah palin !!
HA HA HA HA THAT WAS A JOKE RIGHT!!!

There are any number of Republicans who are way more qualified than Palin to be the vice-president; McCain's choice of Palin does not put 'country first', which seems like just another platitude, but it puts 'campaign first'!

Seriously people...he ditched Letterman. Give me a break. If you ask me Letterman needs to suck it up. He's a TALK SHOW HOST. What a whiney baby! And can we please stick to topic.

ya'll say you don't want mud slinging in the campaign because you're sick of it and yet I've seen more than one personal attack on ALLL Republicans not just McCain. Bad form people, bad form.

I almost feel sorry for McCain and want to change my vote to him. Then I remember his VP is Sarah Palin.

Obama/Biden 08!

If Sarah Palin is not qualified to be President of the USA (which she certainly is!) what makes anyone think that Obama qualifies? He's planning to spread the wealth around, which he should be good at because he's sure been spreading around the BS. The guy is a communist, liar, deceiver, and I would trust Gov. Palin to do the right thing much more than either OB or his ancient sidekick BidenTime.

Hey George 7:44

Sen. Obama cancelled his SNL appearance out of respect for the approaching disaster in TX that everyone seems to have forgotton about. You know...the hurricane that killed so many people.

Once again it seems that people can only drink the red or blue Koolaid. Look at both of these men. I don't question either man on patriotism or desire to serve. Neither has much substance to their arguments. McCain has experience but lacks eloquence. Obama is extremely eloquent but thin on experience. We can question McCain on his choice of VP's but there is just as many questions. surrounding Obamas connections. Neither of these men can or will be able to carry off what they promise economically- do the math. For me it comes down to their basic views on America. I do think the Obama is just a bit too close to Marxism for me, this is the reason McCain has my vote.

Its disturbing Palin shows disdain for formal education and policy details. Worse her daughter and son in law are dropping from high school at this age and era. Its good the GI bill guarantees her son to go to college after serving if he wants. She is not a great role model in terms of youth pursuing excellence in the 21st century.
Folksy maybe ok for PTA but just wont do competing with 3 million engineers graduating each year from Chinese and Indian universities.

Let's see... inspiring fear, dread, terror in some Americans and looking to inspire hate and bigotry in others. Yeah, I guess you could call the unqualified running mate you selected inspiring, Sen. McCain.

There are so many racist people who don't believe a intelligent black /white man can be the president.He was born in a racial family and given the opportunlty of a life time.He was raised by white grandparents that excepted him.He is now running for the highest office and those THAT HAVE HATRED IN THERE HEART are lying and cause irate rallies and would rather have what we have had for 8 years a low life man that has cause harm to America for the sake of his power and look what we are in now.WHY EVERYONE IS QUESTIONING BARACK OBAMA PLEASE CHECK JOHN MCSANE WAR RECORD THAT IS SEAL ALONG WITH HIS MEDICAL RECORDS.WE WILL BE IN THIS SAME MESS ANOTHER 4 YEARS IF THIS COUNTRY CONTINUE ON THIS PATH...PEOPLE PLEASE WAK E UP.....................THINK FOR YOURSELF AND READ AND LOOK FOR REAL ANSWERES NOT THOSE WITHOUT REASON...MCSANE WAS A JOKE LAST NIGHT MAKING UGLY FACES DISRESPECTING OTHERS AND TELLING LIES TO YOU AMERICA!!!

You screwed up by picking that nitwit from Wasilla too. How dumb can you be?

She has inspired Americans, alright. Inspired them to vote for Obama.

I voted for Obama today in the early voting and my husband even voted (for only the second time of his life). If McCain and Palin get elected, this country is in serious, serious trouble. However, if you're NOT going to vote for a certain candidate, at least make it for a good reason. Don't say "I'm not voting for Obama 'cause he's black" or "I'm not voting for McCain 'cause he's old." Seriously folks...look at the issues. Obama just has a better record, I'm sorry. All McCain's ads are doing is mudslinging. That's it. Bringing up insignificant little things here and there trying to instill fear in people. It's like tall grade school.

"She has inspired Americans" With what? Hate and Fear? Sarcasm? Unethical behavior? Witchcraft?

Is this the most important issue in the country right now? McCain's appearance on Letterman? Get a grip, people.

Do you think the robo calls work?? My Republican neighbors are thinking of voting for OBAMA because they think its awful

He has screwed up ALL THE TIME. Selecting that big abject Judas Lieberman, then that dimwit from Alaska, He is not only a liar but an inept old fool unfit for any office,.

You guys are always looking for a way to "headline" McCain or anything to do with his campaign in the most negative light possible. Its absolutely ridiculous and grossly obvious to millions. If you somehow think this is persuasive to get voters over to your "boy's" side, its doing nothing but backfiring all across the country and the world. Do you have any idea how much the world laughs at our bias, market-driven media, and worse, how gullible our 30" sound-bite culture buys into it all, without doing their own research? If Obama in fact wins, this country truly deserves the @#!~ its bought itself. But then, who really cares what Obama's policies are about, its more important that he prompt "hope" and "change" and, oh golly, he's just so "kewl." What a joke.

For more years than I care to count I have known that Ignorance Abounds thruout the Land. All the gross posts against John McCain only goes to affirm that conclusion.

If you have a secure job, good for you. If you don't be prepared to lose it if Obama gets elected and gets his programs enacted.

1 – I am voting for Obama
2 – I am embarrased that so many liberal folks that write on these blogs are so mean-spirited, nasty and judgemental. Of all the things we had to pick up from the Republicans, why did you choose this? You should all be ashamed of yourselves. And I love that you always say the Repubs are nasty, attackers. Read your own blogs.

I want my Democratic Party back, one that was for Peace, justice and caring for humans, regardless of how they exercised their freedoms. Yes Republicans are free to believe whatever they want. When did the Dems forget this? We need to wake up or we're going to lose, remember Bush? He won, and everyone dislikes him!!!

Please Obama take may hard earned money and give it away to all the low lifes scumbags who do nothing for themselves. This will be 4 years of hell.

GO Mcain/Palin 08!! Please

Can't wait to see McCain grovel at Letterman's feet tonight.

Obama/Biden

2008
&
2012 (Nope! Not that Palin clueless person)

Back when he first cancelled, he still had a shred of decency. Now, he's happy to rip the country apart at the seams in his lust for the presidency.

After the hate coming out from the robocalls and being solicited and encouraged by Palin, McCain isn't worthy to take a seat on the Late Show.

He served his country with honour in Vietnam...and then he lost his honour in this campaign. I'm angry, but also truly sad for him.

McCain has shown us through his campaign how he would run the White House.

Risky, Unfit, Unstable, Erratic and outright scary

Richie...that comment is BRILLIANT.

I could kick McCain for picking Palin!! We will never be rid of her..she will plague American politics for years to come...It would be nice of Dave would pull off at least one joke at her expense.

McFailin et al are terrifying to many of us.....
PLEASE go out and vote OBAMA/BIDEN on November 4th...
Can you imagine the CELEBRATION when we win!!!!!!!!

So How Many Planes did "Crash McCain" screw up?.....

doo·fus (dfs)
n. pl. doo·fus·es Slang
An incompetent, foolish, or stupid person.
[Perhaps blend of doof, fool (from Scots) and goofus, fool (from goof).]

Mr. Letterman, don't let McCain make a doofus out of you as well!

How can anyone take McCain's responses seriously? Angry looks, rolling eyes, "My friends" when he does not seem like he would be a good one. Palin as a choice, a serious blunder that will continue to hurt their campaign. What is the serious point to his campaign? Attack and blunder is not a wining strategy.

What a Fool!

McCain is a joke...he is losing..badly.
turns out that Joe the plumber only makes 40k a year, cant really buy the 2 person business, and owes $1800 in back taxes!!! LOL
Like Palin, Mccain should have done his homework before using them to try to win.

so sad....
LOLOLOLOLOL

President Obama 2008!!! THAT one..that WON!!!! you betcha!!!!!!

YOU PEOPLE ARE POOR EXCUSES FOR AMERICANS. THIS COUNTRY HAS BEEN FOUNDED ON GOD, GOOD MORALS AND A PERSONS CHARACTER TO MAKE GOOD MORAL CHOICES . (OBVIOUSLY WHAT MOST OF YOU LACK). I GUESS YOU WANT A RADICAL LEFT WINGER AND SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH A TERRORIST. (ITS SEEMS EVERYONE HAS FORGOT ABOUT 911......IF YOU WANT TO LIVE WITH RADICAL ISLAMIC TERRORIST AND WANT THEM TO RUN YOUR COUNTRY YOU NEED TO PACK UP AND MOVE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY TO AFGHANISTAN OR IRAQ WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY THEIR RADICAL LIFESTYLE.. THATS WHAT MCCAIN HAS FOUGHT FOR AND HAD EVERY BONE IN HIS BODY BROKE FOR :::YOU POOR EXCUSES FOR AMERICANS. OBAMA HAS LIED ON JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING....ie...HIS INVOLVEMENT WITH.........BILL AYERS, 20 YRS OF CHURCH ATTENDANCE INVOLVE WITH JEREMIAH ( I HATE WHITE AMERICA) WRIGHT..LOUIS FARAHKAN..(VIDEOS ON UTUBE SHOWS HE THINKS OF HIMSELF AS BEING JESUS CHRIST AND BARACK ALSO BEING NAMED THE MESSIAH..INVOLVEMENT WITH ACORN(GIVING THEM OVER $800,000 (INTERESTING) ...THERE HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED PROOF OF THESE ALLEGATIONS. I CAN'T BELIEVE PEOPLE ARE THAT STUPID NOT TO SEE THE TRAIL OF RADICALISM HERE...HELLO!!!!!!!!??????? WE LOVE YOU SARAH...YOU GO GIRL. YOU ARE WHAT WOMAN SHOULD LOOK UP TO. THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR WHAT A WOMAN SHOULD BE.

MCCAIN/PALIN ALL THE WAY!!!! 08

I keep hearing McCain saying he can PROMISE more JOBS for the American people.............Why didn't he do this for the thousands of employee's that LOSE their jobs at his wives BEER company. The reason for the reduction was to save the company millions of dollars, without regards to the devastation that would cause these employee's and their families.

QUESTION....If McCain Cares and KNOW how to create JOBS, why didn’t he share this with his wife so she would have given them the OPPORTUNTY to KEEP their JOBS????????????????????????????????

Dude you screwed up when you announced you're running for President.

Get off all you stupid people. Oh yes like Biden is a big weiner!!!
The big cry baby in the White House just what we need. Oh boy.

"She has inspired Americans."

I was especially inspired when I found out that I live in the Northwest.
So were my fellow New Hampshire voters who are now going to support Barak Obama, not because we were insulted, but because we are enlightened.

The truly amazing thing...John McCain never said there WOULDN'T be a "next 9/11attack". So much for his confidence in protection our country from radical islamic terrorists.

I wonder if the Republicans care what the world thinks of McCain and Palin?

If Republicans truly care about the image that their candidates show to the world, they would stop all of the nastiness, half-truths, nuances and mischaracterization of their opponents.

Whatever happened to honesty, honor and integrity?

One thing is clear.......

Bush was a master of attack, attack, attack.

So is McCain.

It's amazing! Most of you anti-Palin antagonists posting here don't know a darn thing about this woman, yet you say the most outrageous things about her and her family.
You question her intellect just because she was new on the scene and was set up by a couple of the networks to make her look uninformed. It was obvious to everyone..to me...and to you also I'm sure. Yet the poison is still being spewed out by those who seem to enjoy it.
Come on. Let's be good people. It's more fun and a lot fairer.

She has inspired racism , death threats to Obama and Hate.

What a WOMAN!!!!

McCain says that Palin will be an inspiration if we have antother 9/11 attack? I am apalled, absoulutely apalled.

I actually agree, Sarah Palin has inspired me... to volunteer for the Obama campaign! I wasn't such a strong Obama/Biden supporter until McCain chose her as his VP. We cannot let this woman enter the White House!

Did anyone see McShame's nose grow when he said at the debate that Obama has launched more negative campaigns than he has-even though independent fact checks have stated that McCain has more untruthful ads? What made it so sad is that McShame justified the negative ads because obama would not agree to his request for town hall meetings. So i guess if any candidate does not give it to McShame's town hall meeting demands-it gives the GOP the God given right to unload on negative smear ADS that are full of lies!!! McShame you should really be ashamed!
obamaBiden08

From a Canadian who respects the American people, I sincerely hope you guys get out there and VOTE! We had our vote this week with the lowest turn out ever. It didn't make a difference and we are stuck with the same minority government. The only way you can make a difference is by voting and get it right. FOR THE LOVE OF CEREAL GET IT RIGHT! 8 years of listening and watching your economy hit rock bottom, it is time for change. Time to think about your own country and build up your own economy.

(We are all laughing very hard at Palin up here in the north, please don't screw it up)

VOTE OBAMA....PLEASE

Thanks CNN for the preview and reminder to tune in to Letterman to see real entertainment tonight of McCain spin of how that dreadful Palin choice is one in which she is competent and qualfied to serve as a VP candidate. We now know that New Hampshire is in Palin's view of the Northwest U.S. fromher recent stump speech, since I guees she can see the state from her side porch.

If only Mcsenile will admit that he screwed up in selecting pitbull Palin.

He still wouldn't get my vote, but I will a least think he's not brainless. Just saying.....

McCain owes apologies for much more than the affront to Letterman. He has treated the American public like a nuisance in his way to the White House, offering nothing more than stunts and extremely bad judgment all the way. Yes, he screwed up over and over and he needs to atone for all of it.

I wonder why Sarah Palin won't go on Letterman - or any other UNSCRIPTED show, for that matter.

John... you are so far off base no one can tell where your words and the BS your handlers are feeding you meet or end... No fret

MY FRIEND........ you will be able to rest in Arizona for as long as you wish in just a few days...

Yup its Bruce that old-white-retired guy from Ma... a former Republican

Sarah Palin is MORE qualified to be President than Obama.

Bill Clinton was impeached for FAR LESS than Obama has already done before he got into the White House.

One way or another Obama will not make it 4 years.

McCain you are living in a fools paradise!!!

Sarah Palin is the begining of your fall to political Oblivion!!!

Sarah Palin has only excited right wing "LUNATICS"

It amazes me to hear all the hot air coming out of the mouths of the media and Obama's supporters. What has he done? Nothing. He calls for change. What has he changed? Nothing. He blames McCain for problems that started with the Clinton presidency and went into the Bush era. Least everyone forgets, the Democrats have been in control of the Congress for the last few years. Obama says things, and the media and his followers regurgitate it back out. To me it looks like a cult and Obama is the leader. Obama has some backers that are very questionable ( Acorn and Rev Wright to name a few). It is really scary to think that he might be the president. I will be the first to say we need change, but Obama is not the change we need. We need a proven leader, and that is McCain.

Sen. McCain says he "screwed up", that's one thing I agree with him about. He screwed up by picking Gov. Palin as a running mate, he screwed up by saying the "fundamentals of our economy are strong", he screwed up by saying "I'm going to suspend my campaign and not debate until the bailout package is approved".

I mean seriously, we can go on and on about the many things John McCain has "screwed up".

We cannot allow him to "screw up" our nation for another 4 years!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

CNN seems to stop running attacks on mccain and mccain supporters should step up and boycott these networks that are drinking the barry koolaid. Yes barry is obamas real name. He changed it during college. I bet 99.9% of his supporters didn't even know this. Go ahead and delete this post cnn. Because you won't bring the truth about mr obama.

He always screws up so what else is new. He is the most annoying person I have ever seen.

John McCain has demonstrated that he is impulsive and can change his mind from one day to the next – that is not the kind of person we need in charge of our safety, security and our country.

Hey George – If McCain had work to do why did he give Katie Couric an interview after he "suspended" his campaign? And if Sarah Palin is ready to lead this country, we are all in trouble if they win...................

If Palin is qualified to be VP, then by comparison, I think I'm ready to be a brain surgeon. I need a first subject to test my theory – any volunteers?

Obama the Opportunist = Socialism and a detoriation of the American Dream.

Got a phone call from your thugs today mccain..you are a sick person
and so is palin..you should be impeached before people can vote for
you..Pa. does not want you !!!!1

People show their true colors when they would rather attack candidates personally(I have always been democratic, but the far left is out of control the pure volume of vile that they spew is quite frankly disturbing.( doesnt the the far right do the same , yes, but not hardly to compared to the far left. Their not interested in honest debating of different ideologies. All they seem to care about their " truths" I m right, your wrong so of cause that makes you stupid. Is the any other democrats or independents that see it. Thing is what I tell my 8 year old daughter, when ,yes ,adults told her Obama cant be trusted because he has friends that are bad people, and mccain does not care about the enviroment and lets animals die. Nice huh. I told her always think for your self, dont listen to just anyone. Always listen to all points of veiw,and most important research, research, research, dont except things at face value! In my humble opinion they are both good men, with different ways on how deal with the our country and its the issues of the day. Hopefully people will cast their ballot with much thought.

CNN is the KING of making headlines that completely mislead. When I see the headline "McCain says 'I Screwed Up'" on CNN.com, I instinctively think this might be a substansial comment on his campaign. But no, it's about a comment he made regarding missing a television talkshow appearance. STOP with the ridiculous attention-grabbing headlines about pointless inane stories just so we click on them and you can claim more "hits" on the site. And for that matter, enough with the junk stories.

Sarah Palin is very unqualified. I personally do not belive that McCain selected her as his pick, I think he was forced to accept her. Now, you (McCain) has to live with his defeat and his selection. Plus Palin has gotten the big head, hang in there McCain, she may ask you to be her running mate in 2012. Not that she will succeed, but I predict that she will definitely make a run for it.

George: Your comments are quite accurate and commendable. Any McCain hangnail gets reported endlessly like with loudspeakers, but nobama never gets any negative press about things like ducking out on a SNL appearance. Indeed, the constant double standard by the media in the entire 2008 election coverage is revolting.

McCain stands for his Country and has always been proud of his Country first , always, and above all else. nobama, who does not place his hand on heart during our National Anthem has no place running for the highest office in our Country. Poor example, nobama, and you should be ashamed. True patriotic citizens rule!

nobama was also directly involved in ACORN's intimidation and coercisive pushing of regional banks and Fannie Mae into granting mortgage loans to known bad-risk, lower income individuals as the starter and accelerator of the subprime meltdown. Gee, no wonder the arsonist is first on the scene reporting the economic fire to the fire department and then provides guidance on how to put it out.

CNN seems to run attacks on mccain and mccain supporters should step up and boycott these networks that are drinking the barry koolaid. Yes barry is obamas real name. He changed it during college. I bet 99.9% of his supporters didn't even know this. Go ahead and delete this post cnn. Because you won't bring the truth about mr obama.

Sorry, John, you no longer have any credibility with me. It saddens me, as I supported you in 2000. I used to respect you, but your recent antics have destroyed that esteem. Now, I think you are just basically a decent man, but your reach and desire far exceed your grasp and capabilities. I wish you well, John, but you are not fit to be President.

I was hoping Letterman was going to pull a Jimmy Kimmel/Matt Damon move and push McCain back until the end of the show, bring him out then tell McCain there was no time left to interview him and close the show.

10xcsn....
10xcsn

Go John Mccain.
We will be voting for you and AGAINST DAVID LETTERMAN

So republican, when you can't win on the important topics.... attack the person. Bush did it McCain, Kerry, and here it comes again.

Gloria Shepherd, you must be nuts.

McCain saying he screwed up does not even touch the tip of the iceberg, he makes a cork screw look straight. Palin was only the beginning. Last night was the final screw – "joe the plumber" was vetted as much as Palin was (not at all). McCain made a remark last night regarding his running moose and how wonderful she is but seemed to forget what is the matter w/her baby Trig – he does not have autism, he has downs syndrome. GEEEEEZZZZ can't even get that right.

After all the public has seen, it is absolutely incredulous that McCain can make a statement like that about this despicable woman.–Oh i forgot- HE WAS LIEING!!!!!

Sarah Palin has inspired Americans..to vote for OBAMA

McCain has selected Palin as the best American to be VP, if he is elected.. Now .. who does he think the best Americans are to be apointed to the Supreme Court.. or to his cabinet ? Todd Palin for Attorney General ???

The McCain camp. really like the name Joe".
You got "joe the plumber" and "six pack joe".

I was hoping Letterman was ging to pull a Jimmy Kimmel/Matt Damon move and push McCain back until the end of the show, bring him out then tell McCain there was no time left to interview him and close the show.

I'M NOT A RACIST October 16th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

"I so recent the folks who say only racists won't vote for Obama!!! It doesn't have anything to do with the fact that he's black, it's because he's an idiot and shouldn't be able to work at McDonald's let alone the Oval Office…come on folks!!! "

You call Obama an Idiot. Obama is an intelligent man, who is a Harvard law graduate, and he was the President of Harvard law review. He is a constitutional law professor at Univ of IL. You may have to get your self checked, before it is too late.

To the people who keep yamming about Barack running his campaign. The man has 300 foreign relations advisors. David Axelrod is "running" his campaign. I mean you see Obama every day on TV talking to some city or other... he is a puppet. And he is funded by billionaire George Soros. I'm sorry, but, you cannot be giving your SAME talking point-driven speeches to people everyday, and still be "managing" the largest, supremely funded campaign. His people do that.. he is their facade.

Well funded. Well marketed. That's all.

Alexander Mooney if you and people like you would not use the media much to dispell J McCain so much ans throw negative comments the people may be able to think things trhought with having to weed through so much of garbage that you and others like C Brow and Roland M we would be a whole lot better off. I do not see how you all can get away with all the negative comments you put out on CNN. I think you all have abused the powere of the media too much. I wm going to start looking at other news channels and web site. It seems CNN is mostly devoted to the democratic party. You will see your mistakes when it is too late.

Virginia Democrat voting for McCain. Keep addressing the debt and defecit. Cut spending! Make it easier for Americans to save!

does working 26 years while making bad decisions qualify you for a promotion?would you promote your dead-beat coworker b/c they've been there the longest?

McCain screwed up by Palling Around with Sara Palin.

John McCain screwed up, that's the story of his life and certainly this campaign.

John and Sarah are in love with Bush policies and will lie every time they are asked about it in public.

Hey Jen 1041,
Are you questioning my right to choose??!! hmn, sounds hypocritical. You really should show some respect for your fellow citizens.

mr mc cain and all who read this there was a women on cnn the other night that said because you did not leave vietnom when they wanted to realease you before the other men whom were their before you shows that you would be a great leader at this time for president and i agree because you cared about otheres befor yourself. as jesus said any one whom gives there life for another is ths greatest thing a person can do. you were willing to give up your freedom at that time before the othere prisoners it was a great thing so i believe when you say i love my country you love everyone in the u. s. a. and you want the best for all . yes oboma loves america to . but what you did at time has impressed. you are a great man. i hope you win . think and think about that america thank you gloria

We need intelligent and steady thinking, not cheerleader inspiration...

Obama has inspired people as well but you claim he is not ready, Senator.

And here is a reality check. She has inspired only your base and no one outside it. She actually offends the rest of us. The last think I want is a murderous moose hunting, trash talking, power hungry, power abusing wannabe hockey mom drinking brews with Joe Six Pack, smoking Joe Camels and hanging out under the sink with joe the Plumber.

She is not good for this country and neither are you!

The real reason McCain is behind in the polls is his personality. He sneers, smirks and laughs exactly the way George W. Bush does and which the American public is sick of. It is pathetic watching McCain walk around the stage like a dottering old man with his head bobbing. Perhaps his Depends are too tight. One thing is for certain, You can fix policy, but you cant fix personality.

John McCain is our next President! Obama is a robot and he wants your money. His minions, Pelosi and Reed are drooling over the prospect of a wild orgy of spending your money.

The sad thing is that even McCain doesn't look like he believes anything he says during this campaign. How sad to see what American politics does to honorable Americans.

McCain is an angry man. He scares me bad. I afraid he would start WW lll.

The Messiah is coming
There shall be no more hurricanes as He will stop the waters and the tides
There shall be no more sickness as He will heal the planet
The rich need not worry about losing their wealth as He will keep their money in his own Treasurey
There shall not be need for anymore hardwork and struggle for success as its noble rewards will be "redistributed"
He will relieve you of making choices, as his government will run your life for you
There shall not be anymore "unwanted" lives as He will support the death of babies who survive an abortion
He shall destroy "evil" entrepreneurship and businesses for He will punish those "guilty" of success
There shall be no more enemies as He is adored by all the world
And he shall come to Washington D.C with arch liberal Nancy Pelosi's call and the sound of the trumpet of Harry Reid
He is Barack Obama

It is an insult to women for John McCain to have chosen Sarah Palin as his running mate who could literally be two heart beats away from the presidency. This woman is as dumb as they come. If she is so ready to be the VP and maybe the President why doesn't she do interviews with the media? John McCain is a desperate, angry old man whose time has come and gone. He has been in Washington close to 30 years and is a prime example of what's wrong with government. Anyone who votes for McCain needs to have their head examined.

He didn't screw up, he bold faced lied!!!!!

Sad and pathetic!!

Slimy and deplorable!!

I hope Dave skewers him... he's earned it!!

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

You don't say BUDDY!!!

Sarah is different. She's not a Senator (of which only TWO, people, have rightfully won the WH through democracy). She's done the right things for her people of Alaska. She is a true Conservative. She is inspiring Clinton voters who were scorned by Obama's dirty campaign. (Delegate count in the hotel rooms of Denver????) Unprecedented.

Sarah is a better "man" than Barack and Joe put together. I'm proud to support her.

Someone call Joe the Plumber 'cause this piece of crap don't want to flush right!

Sorry Senator McCain. I need a smart president rather than someone who can make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

To George –

Is it better to show up and vote present, or not to show up at all and try to get your way from behind the curtains?

According to Factcheck: "For the record, the National Journal did not offer a rating of McCain's votes for 2007, because he missed more than half the votes that would have figured into the rating, even more than Obama missed."

Not to mention the vote McCain likes to call Obama out on in regards to troop funding – oh yea, McCain wasn't there to vote, but he went straight to Bush to influence him.

Good try though!

McCain is in the death throes of a failed campaign. His moose jawed PTA qualified VP choice was the tipping point for me. Can you imagine either one of them with the nuclear football? An average pilot who got shot down, because he was average. And a completley mis directed religious zealot? Bu bye John and Sarah.

Yes, John You screwed up big time. You screwed up when you didn't vet Palin and you screwed up when you did vet "Joe" the plumber. He isn't even a plumber and he doesn't even own a business. You have a very strong tendency to go off half cocked and put both feet in your mouth.
I bet Joe the plumber goes away about as fast as 6 pack Joe.
Your feeble attempts to try and connect with the average Joe just shows how out of touch you really are.
Go back to one of your 7 house and please take Cindy Lou and Sarah with you. We real Americans can not afford more of the same.

Have to wonder about McCain's campaign. Why do they continue to make boneheaded mistakes that they later have to spend time resolving? That's precious time they are losing and have lost when every moment counts. It also shows problems with wisdom, judgment and organization as well. That's how I see it and I once thought McCain was a very excellent choice for President!

I'm so sick of this cranky old guy and his all of his mugging. What is with the hole thumbs up? He's running like this is 1980 instead of 2008.

Obama/Biden '08!

When I read the headline I was thinking he might be referencing his "friend" Joe the Plumber (JTP) – who has no plumbing license, owes back state taxes and would save more money under Obama's tax plan. Another outstanding vetting job by the McCain Camp.

Look at McCain judgment: A sampler, if you well -
-No Vetting of Palin or JTP.
-Campaign staff riddled with Lobbyist.
-And the most offensive – Touting how proud his is to be an adoptive father, yet he employs – pays, gives wages to – the people who used racial slurs and stigma about that very child to derail his 2000 bid. Where is this man's family values? Why isn't that a story?

As an adoptive father – I have no use for McCain. If he won't stand up for his own family, I know he won't stand up for mine or JTP's.

Does McCain, by any flight of imagination, think that Hillary's supporters will vote for... Palin??? Most likely they are feeling insulted by the idea...

As an interested Canadian watching your drawn out election process, I can't help but wonder what the big fuss is about? This is just another media tidbit to fill in to keep voters interested in the news coverage. Letterman is obviously bumping up his potential ratings with his rants, knowing full well that more people will tune in when McCain shows up.
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Obama is clearly the "chosen one" this time around. McCain tried to pull out all of the stops with choosing Sarah Palin, but unfortunately (for him) his strategy didn't work out as planned. The only thing that will stop Obama is if Barrack makes a major mistake or McCain pulls a rabbit out of his bag of tricks to help affected homeowners breath a little easier. Either of these options are unlikely to happen.
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Get used to saying "President Obama" my American friends!

Yes, John You screwed up big time. You screwed up when you didn't vet Palin and you screwed up when you did vet "Joe" the plumber. He isn't even a plumber and he doesn't even own a business. You have a very strong tendency to go off half cocked and put both feet in your mouth.
I bet Joe the plumber goes away about as fast as 6 pack Joe.
Your feeble attempts to try and connect with the average Joe just shows how out of touch you really are.
Go back to one of your 7 house and please take Cindy Lou and Sarah with you. We real Americans can not afford more of the same.

Hey Anne:
You stated "she has inspired idiots. No one with half a brain and an IQ above 40 would vote for her"

Are YOU stating that people BELOW an Intelligence Quotient of 40 would vote for Obama?

Just asking for clarification?????

I am amazed at how McCain/Palin supporters are so willing to ignore the fact that Palin's husband was a member of a party trying separate from the United States. Is that putting Country First? What about the report on Palin that says she abused her gubernatorial power?

And just for you "I'm not a racist", to say that a Harvard graduate is not qualified to work for McDonald's, while a woman who needed 4 different schools and years to obtain a journalism degree screams of racism. Or do you really think that a man that is intelligent, admirable, gives back to his community, and is concerned with the rights of ALL people, pales in comparison to a woman who winks uncontrollably, and thinks proximity to a foreign nation automatically grants you foreign policy credentials?

The jig is up. McCain's campaign is in the crapper. It's...McOver. Thank goodness he knows where to find a plumber!

You are right Senator McCain. Sarah Palin has inspired people. She has inspired my wife, mother, and my wife's 93 yr old grandmother (who has NEVER voted for a Democrat) to vote for Obama. You have sold your soul for power and sullied your reputation.

Why is this a story?.... LLLLLLAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMEEEEEE.

Mc Cain screwed up. We've had 8 years of Republican screw ups. Snap out of it Republicans. Get in the real world. No more Supreme Court elections and Republican plunder.

Well Palin hasn't inspired me. I don't care what McCain told Letterman; and to think I used to like him. Palin scares me so much I'm preparing to live in another country if he gets in. I think the world needs a bit more than inspiration at this point and McCain showed poor judgment with his "first official decision" in picking her.

Letterman along with everyone else, now McCain and Palin have NO education to run the White House.

To the RACIST idiot that calls himself "I'M NOT A RACIST"...first of all being black if you approached ANY black and the first thing that came out your big mouth was "i'm not racist", we would probably lay the smack don on you and point out that THAT'S JUST the way we decipher what you really mean. Now, as for Obama working at McDonalds ...you have some cajones talking about such a well educated man as Obama is, especially judging by your spelling and the way you tried to put sentences together shows you must be pretty jealous because it seems to me you have very little education yourself! DON'T HATE!

Hey Anne 7:48,

Idiots you say? She happens to have more experience that the top of your ticket. What are you an ACORN get out the vote worker? Go sign up the Dallas Cowboys in Vegas. It must have taken a high IQ to think that would go unnoticed.

Smooch

McCain/Palin 08!

Go John McCain! You are a GREAT American!

Letterman should joke about how Obama wants to spread the wealth.

Folks,

John McCain & The Republican Party pulled another Political Stunt with Joe the Plumber. Joe is not a license plumber, he is a registered Republican, he does not own a business making $250,000 or more, Joe does not even have $10,000 in his bank account, lastly he already owes the government $1000 in back taxes.

I am sick of John McCain political stunts. This is another reason I can’t wait to vote on Monday.

1. Yes McCain ... you screwed up ... in more ways than you know!

2. Speaking as a woman ... absolutely NOTHING about Sarah Palin is inspiring to me. She is WAAAAAAY out of her league in the big time world of politics in the "lower 48", nevermind Washington. His selection of her as his running mate was laughable at first, and now is nothing short of frightening . She is a slap in the face of women's rights and a total wild card when it comes to foreign affairs. She DOES NOT represent me or my values or ambitions.

Personally, I think the Republicans know that this election is a loss for them and so they threw McCain in front of the bus as to not scar anyone up and coming that will challenge Obama in 2012. Equally, he (or they) chose her knowing this will be her one and only time on the National stage. I think McCain's unpredictable (not "mavericky") actions shows that he knows he's takin' it for the team. But, just like so many other parts of this campaign, no one informed poor Sarah, who still thinks she's the captain of the varsity basketball team and now she just won prom queen, too. That, in and of itself, is a slam against her, but she has no clue ... what a waste of a brain!

The scariest part of all this garbage ... what if they win?? No matter how much it seems to be slipping away from them, it's still a possibility.

WE MUST VOTE!!!

Obama/Biden 08 and beyond!
Turn VA Blue!!!

1. Since when is being shot down on your "FIRST" mission and being captured a qualification for being president?
2. Picking Carl Rove's deciphles to run your campaign and playing the "HATE" card didn't work this time....Hmmmmm worked the past 2 elections.......

3. Sarah WHO?????????????

4. He is a bitter, angry old man who needs to retire and sit on a bench in the mall waiting while his wife spends the reported $1000.00 a month on make up and $10,000.00 on designer clothes....Talk about a shiver up a spine! LOL

5. Do we really need a 5 ? I think not.

6. Obama/ Biden, you have my vote !

Palin has inspired people alright...to rally for Obama. Thank you Sarah...on Nov. 5th you will be packing your bags and heading back to Alaska where you will hopefully teach your younger children about the importance of birth control. If not for unwanted pregnancies but also to take the responsibility of not spreading std s

For all of those contemplating to vote for B. Obama.

When did so many of the American populace decide to give up on Capitalism and turn to Socialism? Take it from someone who has lived under Socialist countries twice in my life. It is a very dangerous path you are following.

He screwed up by choosing Palin, during the debates, and countless other times.

By now you know, Joe the Plumber is a joke (besides being a liar), McCain a bigger joke and Palin the biggest joke!!

I cannot wait to hear all the backtracking and "but I thoughts" to all those people who blindly vote for Barack Obama because of the "change" he is gonna bring. The only thing that will change is we gain a little more respect from the rest of the world for showing that we are open to new ideas and not simply racist intolerants.

P.S. Marie – Canadian healthcare is some of the worst in the world. You should get your facts straight. Hopefully someday you can dig your country out of Gov't healthcare, but that is a long and difficult hill to climb.

Oh yea.. please tell this to American People after the elections; after yesterday's debate, I am convinced so..!!!

hey what happen to new hamsiphere hasent voted republican since bush in 2000

I'm sick of McCain and Palin treating the campaign as if its a game. Enough! Every other day its something new. McCain and his nasty attitude, playing the victim. Its pathetic! Obama did a great job articulating his plans, and McCain did a great job "attempting" to use reverse psychology! News flash: The American people don't want to here 10 second sound bites, we want real solutions for "real" people, and Mr. McCain you didn't provide it! Joe, work on your business and stay off the news channels. You think we really believed you were going to vote for Oba ma? Your a plant! I heard about you being on other right wing radio stations, enjoy your 15 minutes of fame, you'll live with a lifetime of shame. Nice try McCain, but like the other desparte attempts, this one didn't work either! I'm over you McCain, Palin and Mr. Joe!

Well, I was going to vote for Sen. Obama anyway, but I still had some respect for Sen. McCain. Not anymore! A person who thinks Gov. Palin can lead our country should NEVER be allowed to run for president! He did screw up on that, for sure. A shame such a great man can go down like this.
Personally, I can't wait to see Sen. Obama being sworn in as President of the United States. Someone who believes in his own strenghts, instead of only throwing mud at his opponent!
OBAMA/ BIDEN 2008

I AM NOT A RACIST.
To call an Harvard law professor an idiot, who should not allowed to world at McDonald, The same man your candidate accuse of being ELOQUENT, the man who won all three debate against your candidate, the who show himself to be more financial and economically intelligent than your candidate. You cannot call such a man an idiot without call your candidate a dummy, or being racist. IT’S ALL ABOUT CAUSE AND EFFECT. My friend with every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Wow, a lot of hate from the Obama supporters here. Shows a lot of intelligence from the comments like "he's old" and "John McCain is the ultimate stupid trick"......
It's just a testatement to the need for a real improvement to our educational system within this country. Of course, it shows the lack of intelligence of Obama supporters as well.

I wonder, can one of you actually spell out one of Obama's policies that give you so much "hope"? My guess is I will hear the same "he will give tax breaks for 95% of Americans." Wow, great, 40% of Americans actually don't pay taxes, so that's fantastic that he will give them more money since they contribute so much. Ironically as well he will raise taxes on those making more than $250K, which will hit business owners, the people that employ you if you are slow on the uptake.

I know reasoning doesn't work, so let me just give you a simple hypothetical. Let's say we have a corporation, and that corporation is seeking a new CEO. Do you go and hire some smooth talking manager who has no real experience but has nice speeches written for him by someone else? Or do you hire someone has experience and can lead. If you were to suggest that a corporation would hire a CEO with no experience you would be laughed out of the Board room. Why is it that America, essentially the biggest corporation there is, will hire a manager based on his pretty speeches?

I'mnotaracist,
U want us to look at McCain's record to see that he voted with Bush 90% of the time. U want us to look at McCain's record to see how many lies he has told. U want us to look at McCain's record because of ............... The idiot is not Obama but folks like you. If you weren't a racist, your name would not be I'm not a racist.

He is a screw up, period.

Wow, I was really hoping this was an article about McCain admitting he made the biggest screw up of his life by choosing Palin as his running mate. No such luck.

Every time he says Palin is what this country needs, his rating drop another point. Keep on talkin' McCain, it's only making the path to the White House that much easier for Obama.

Is it just me or is McCain the whitest man on the planet. Gee he is Casper the ghost like. His running mate is spooky too.. she sounds just like a racist! no need for Halloween costumes this year McCain /Palin ticket just go as you are! BOO!

McCain skipping out on Letterman was at best a miscalculation. McCain was foolish in running off to DC to "aid" in the bailout. His own party leaders told him not to come. I am glad he is trying to make amends with Letterman and hope it is a good show. However, he keeps dodging the question about Palin's ability to be President and it bugs the hell out of me. Proud is a feeling, you feel "proud" of your child when they graduate or make a game winning hit. McCain, when asked if you think she is qualified you say "proud"? Are you kidding me? Did she just score the tying run? Tell the US her qualifications! Don't tell us you are proud of her or that she is inspirational. We want to know WHY YOU THINK SHE IS QUALIFIED!

I'm usually a Leno guy, should I switch for the pure pleasure of seeing two jerks on one set.?

If McCain was not such a jerk, I'd feel sorry for him. But alas, the one time "maverick" sold his soul and most of us that actually liked him can't help but be utterly disgusted. Obama is going to wipe the floor with McCain.

Is there anyone as sick of hearing this "Joe the Plummer B.S. that isn't even a plummer and McPhallings Joe six-pack .
Enough of this is enough......................................

You will screw up the country big time.

And Palin is horrible! As a women I can not support a woman who hates half of America and who has never done a single thing to actually help women.

But Thursday's interview was not all fun and games, as Letterman pressed McCain on Republican VP Sarah Palin's preparedness to lead the country through "the next 9/11 attack.."

"Absolutely" she is, McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."
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BS!! Who the heck has she inspired!!?? NOT ME! She might be able to take a shot with her moose rifle at a terrorist but she sure as HECK (that's NOT the word i really wanted to use!) couldn't lead a turtle back to water!

Yes, John you screwed up. First, you picked Sarah Palin, then you got desperate and lost your way, now you want people to believe they you can bring CHANGE. Not falling for it.

john...plssssssssssss, get real.....she doesnt have the right experience to be the president IF you ever win IT......and I dont think u will...just my $.02....good bye

songbird MCCIAN

google it

I wonder if Letterman and McCain will "kiss and make up"
This campaign is way over the top

Obama/Biden/Clinton 08"

He should have never been a candidate!!!

Palin reminds me of a Dead MIlkmen's song I once heard...

Oh, I can't wait to watch this tonight. This should be a riot.

How come so many of my comments about McCain do not show up? Maybe I should ask McCain so he can blame Obama.

What else is new? He has always screwed up.

McCains comments re Canada/UK healthcare were indeed uncalled for. Living in Canada, I praise our government for enabling us to have such health care, it is not perfect but I nor anyone I know has ever been refused treatment and we receive the best that is available. Shame on you McCain.
Obama appears to most of us Canadians as the one that will pull your country back to its rightful place with dignity. He is an amazing young man and he appears to have strong family values, intellect, ethics and ambition. Its a no brainer from our side of the bridge VOTE FOR OBAMA YOU GUYS PLEASE!!! Don't allow McCain and his wife to continue in Bush's footsteps.

Like I said, if McCain wins I'm moving to Canada, my fiancee is a canadian citizen who has lived here 54 years. He screwed up, thats an understatement. And yes Sarah has inspired me, inspired me to leave. Its hard to do as my family has been here since before the french indian war. But McCain will alienate the remaining allies we have if he acts like he has during the debates.

But Thursday's interview was not all fun and games, as Letterman pressed McCain on Republican VP Sarah Palin's preparedness to lead the country through "the next 9/11 attack.."

"Absolutely" she is, McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."
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BS!! Who the hell has she inspired!!?? NOT ME! She might be able to take a shot with her moose rifle at a terrorist but she sure as HE...LL couldn't lead a turtle back to water!

McCain will one day admit he picked a real loser in Palin..by the way ..Palin's newborn has Down's Syndrome..NOT autism.. get it right for heaven sake. As a Mom of an autistic son I can tell you it is very different..but you should already KNOW that.
McCain you really need to get a break and relax..I sincerely believe your PTSD is getting the best of you. I have a son with war related PTSD and I know the signs. Your anger and rage are not healthy.

When I saw the headline – I thought he meant the whole campaign.

It was not just one screw up, McCain is making bad long-shot decisions every day. McCain is not anywhere near the 'A'-List league for presidential candidates.

Well, it's good to see that the senator from Arizona can tell the truth.

He definately screwed up!!!

McCain you are correct about your campaign. you did mess it up. I hope you and moose hunter return to your perspective states after nov. 4th. I am tired of McCain and Palin.

You put Obama Pelosi and Reid in charge of this country with no checks and balances and we wilkl be in a Depression before the 4th of July

To I"M NOT A RACIST – And you graduated from Harvard when? I don't think I want you flippin' my burgers.

Big deal, David Letterman was upset–will the world survive?

Inspired? Palin?

The people she may have inspired are the closet racists and people that I view as the horrifying underbelly of American society....

No thanks.

Lou dobbs you seem like you have a problem with Obama you mean to tell me that you whould rather see Mccain and palin win this election when you know in your heart that mrs Palin is'nt ready.

To led this country in the event something happens to Mccain we will be in trouble and you mean to tell me that you will ok with that i think that's absolutly nuts

The reason why McCain skipped Letterman's show was because he had to go save Palin from making an even bigger fool of herself on the CBS interview with Katie Couric.

And I have to say something about Sarah Palin, all the derogatory comments made about her are wrong and insulting. However, I do believe that the fact that she is a running VP candidate is evident at how much America has embraced the spirit of under achievement.

This is truly saddening, it is clear than neither McCain nor Palin can stand on their own just to deliver speeches. McCain is too boring, and Sarah Palin though very energetic, is not very resourceful.

As an Independent, it is very hard for me to trust Republicans right now; do you realize that 8 years ago this party these same group of people, chose Bush over McCain. Now, McCain is the greatest republican since Reagan.

I respect the democrats because they gave the best that they could offer for president and even though I thought they could do better, they chose a renown Vice president.

Republicans did do a good job with choosing McCain, however they greatly underachieved with Sarah Palin. She might relate to lots of people, but she does not relate to the average American. I don't believe you can find 150 million people who use the term Joe-6-pack in a normal conversation.

That' isn't all you screwed up...

Hey me do I know you. Are prior military? I know a person who sign her E-mails has "me". I hope that you are not so dumb has to vote for the McCain/Palin ticket.

CBH

woman and blacks will vote for obama

Letterman is getting paid by Obama to beat up on McCain.

It's called "stuck in stupied"..... McCain's thinking showed us that when he introduced Shara Palin. Oh, are you hearing the latest .... Joe the non-license plumber. Joe's not a plumber, he's an act.

The first comment from "I'M NOT A RACIST" is hard to believe. The statement that Obama is "an idiot and shouldn't be able to work at McDonald's let alone the Oval Office" is RIDICULOUS. You're talking about a Harvard Law School graduate who was elected to lead the Law Review. Give me a break. The author should change their name from "I'M NOT A RACIST" to "I'M DUMB AND WRITE STUPID THINGS BECAUSE I HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO."

STOP THE PRESSES!! STOP THE PRESSES!!
BREAKING NEWS!!

Katie Couric has APB out looking for John McSame. John was supposed to be with Katie today for an interview.

Oh wait! We have video confirming John is NOT with Katie, but he is now sitting on Dave Letterman's couch doing an interview. Quick, some one call Katie and let her know John is now sitting on Letterman's couch, kissing up and apologizing profusely for dumping Dave for Katie last month.

"I screwed up," "I screwed up," "I screwed up," "I screwed up," "I screwed up," "I screwed up,"

That will be his mantra after Nov. 4

And it will be ours if Palin is in charge after another 9/11 attack

McCain screwing up???
Now thats really hard to believe.
lol

When you have to say that "I'm not a racist", you probably are.

Dear I"M NOT A RACIST (in this blog),

You should consider how much you undercut your argument against Obama when you say that he isn't bright enough to work at McDonald's.
You may not agree with him on a single issue, but an idiot he is not.
The man is one of the best educated people in this country.
Now, some folks may argue that Ivy League education is worthless and that they have learned more from their favorite grade-school teachers.
Guess that is why I see so many Harvard grads working the counter at the Quick-Mart and so many high-school-dropouts running our nations' major corporations...

The only thing Sarah Palin inspired me to do was to vote for Obama. The future of this country is too important to trust in her hands or someone who would consider her a qualified VP

YOU HAVE BEEN SCREWING UP, PEOPLE ARE JUST NOW NOTICING.

McCain did not "screw up." But, we all are fooled by Obama's lies. He is lying to us 100% of McCain's ads are negative, actually only 73%, and 64% of Obama's ads are negative. Obama says McCain's policy is the same as Bush's, but McCain will change the direction, while Obama will cancel Bush's tax-cut program, as a result we ALLwill automatically pay more taxes. Obama simply does not have the right job-resume or experiences to lead the country in the dangerous time, against terrorism. Who is the real Obama, with questionable ties with ACORN, Bill Ayers, Louis Farrakhan and the Rev. Wright? Imagine, Michelle Obama, and not Hillary Clinton, will become the first woman president, it is our destiny?

Nothingwas more wonderful that night than Letterman catching McCain in one of his lies.

You sure did.

Obama 08!

Shame on McCain camp, it will not work. your desperation has gone out of hand. It pays to be honest, John McCain. You will not be able to sway voters to your side. The voters have seen your temper displayed in public before 70 million viewers, it will not work. We need someone who is presidential, calm, reasonable, sensible, integrity, all these qualities Senator Obama have them all.

All you offered is anger, display of temper, stiffness, agitation, gestures that are uncalled for like a child, very childish attitude. It is a shame.

I know you will also vote for Senator Obama.

Vote Obama/Biden '08

Dave Letterman, the best you could do now is restore John McCain's good name..but truthfully, most have solidfied their vote for Obama. But it won't hurt to see John as a nice guy again.

McCain is out of touch and Palin is out of brain cells!

Palin can go around preaching hate to the fringe people that she likes whipping up emotions all she wants but she cannot deceive the American people!!

I don't know if Mclame really believes what he is saying or not .The idea of Palin in charge of anything more important than a bake sale is very scary.

I agree McCain screewd up by running as a president. He is not in that good. That he could not be on show because economic problems is ok i think – and too be on a family show is not that important. So that he now apology is just sign on weaknes. He should be strong enoghf to say that he did more important stuff like babysitting Sarah Palin when she was interviewd.

What a complete Buffoon McCain is. She is not ready to run the country. She can'teven keep her teenaged daughter from having unprotected,underaged sexual relations.When she said everyone is trying to look at the past things that the candidates have done.we need to look to the future for change.The Past is always a good predictor of the future.
Our whole system is based on the past.

McCain is delirious thinking any woman with any intelligence would vote for Palin. OBAMA/BIDEN ALL THE WAY.

-FORMER REPUBLICAN VOTING FOR BARACK

To all the ignorants who feel that Obama should not be able to work in McDonalds. Are you jealous, racist, or just ignorant, Obama is an intelligent man who has received an education from one of the most prestigious universities in the world. He is known to be running one of the finest campaigns both strategically and financially in American history. So, when you reticize him, you just show how ignorant you are. You can differ on his views, but degrading his intellectual ability shows how stupid you really are.

Can't wait to watch tonight!!!

Sarah is more qualified to be VP than Hussein is for the presidency. so give it a rest. Hussein is a pacifist and an opportunist. And he wants to raise your taxes and spread the wealth so auntie Mae doesn't have to get up off the sofa. Yeah that 's the ticket and the truth. Obama wants to send a check to auntie Mae. And one to each of her eight kids.

Way to go obama, spread the wealth.

Palin has governed as mayor about 10,000 people in Wasilla, which is the same population of Ruidoso, NM. Have you heard of us? She has also governed a state with about the same number of people as the mayor of El Paso, TX.. (750,000) However, our mayor has lots of international experience almost every single day b/c of our proximity to Mexico (right across the river for those of you who don't know SW geography). In addition, we have a large military contingency in our area with Ft Bliss and White Sands Missile Range near by. You have got to be kidding if you think Sarah can hold her own with world figures like: Putin, Chavez, Olmert, etc!!!!! I would much rather have our El Paso mayor.

mccain proved he has no plan beyond vague talking points... obama has something mccain doesnt have, something beyond experience, something more valuable than experience. he has TALENT, he was made to be president, and I personally feel lucky that the USA is gonna get him. it would suck to see another country get such a capable and wise leader, Im personally grateful to the guy.

It's funny to think that not appearing on a late night talk show could have such serious reprocussions. I really think at this point the American people started seeing John McCain in different light.

Ok...I saw a FEW minutes of Palin's speech today and she is downright scary. And for McCain to say that he is proud of her and those who come to her/ his rallies is equally scary. So McCain, you mean to tell America that it is okay to speak hate and obscenities about a man who is very different from the traditional presidential candidates? It is okay to call a black man an A-RAB because he has a muslim name? Obama didn't pick his name, so he has no control over that. And I'm glad that he didn't change it. Is it further okay to scream "terriost" and "kill him" in regards to an innocent man who is trying to make a difference? Well guess what McCain, they make me proud, too...Proud to know that Hell has a special place for them.

The Hate Talk Express is still on track.

Wow, look at all these idiots posting here, blaring out anti-McCain slogans that have nothing to do with the article they are commenting on. So sad indeed.

He screwed up big time with his condensending remark about Canada at the debate, too. How would you like to live in Canada or England, he asked, in regard to medical insurance ? Sorry Senator McCain, get your fact straight because in Canada we have the best health insurance and care and if paid by our goverment.

What a joke when Senator McCAin say that Governor Palin could be President....Yuk

MT

Keep talking McCain...the more you talk, the more your polls drop.

'"Absolutely" she is, McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."'

By that logic, McCain should be supporting Obama. Obama has inspired many more people than Sarah Palin has.

Hey "I'm not a racist" – maybe you should spell check your post before you start calling other people idiots. Kind of kills your point, don't you think?

McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."

Really? I thought McCain said all of Senator Obama's inspiring speeches were platitudes.
I thought you said that the way Americans have been inspired by Obama was cultish and that he was using celebrity to win the hearts of Americans.

The rules never apply to you, do they, Senator McCain? You, my friend, have turned into a jerk and a joke.

SO MCSHAME IS SAYING THAT SUSPENDING HIS CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS THE GREATEST ECONOMIC CRISIS IN THE LAST EIGHTY YEARS WAS A MISTAKE; THAT HE "SCREWED UP."

THIS MAN WAS SAYING THREE WEEKS AGO THAT SUCH AN ACT WAS PUTTING HIS COUNTRY FIRST, AND THEN CHASTISED SEN. OBAMA FOR FAILING TO FOLLOW HIS FOOTSTEPS.

FLIP-FLOP. FLIP-FLOP. GOD FORBID THAT THIS ERRATIC, 'FLY-BY-THE-SEAT-OF-HIS-PANTS' KNUCKLEHEAD GET ELECTED PRESIDENT.

I CAN SEE IT NOW: HE WILL HE DECIDE TO INVADE IRAN AND DEFEND SUCH AN ACT AS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, ONLY TO TELL THE JOINT CHEIFS A WEEK LATER THAT HE "SCREWED UP."

With the economy being the way it is, the LAST thing we need is an inexperienced apprentice like Obama leading the country. Think about it. What qualifies him to be an expert in the economy? HE HAS NOT LED ANYTHING HIS WHOLE LIFE. What makes people think he will do great the FIRST TIME he leads anything? He does not even read the bills he votes for in congress. I mean, seriously people. Having a liberal spender as president when we do not have the money to spend, and having an equally liberal congress is going to destroy the little that is left of this country; that will be a DISASTER.

To I'm Not A Racist:

I agree on one point, just because someone is voting for McCain doesn't mean they are racist. But stating that Barack Obama is not qualified to work at McDonalds?? Are you kidding me? Obama is a Harvard educated Constitutional Scholar! What do you do for a living? Perhaps you work at McDonald's which then makes you the authority on someone's ability to ask, "Do you want fries with that?" No, now that I think about it, people working fast food certainly have more sense than the statement you made. Maybe making statements like that is why people mistake you for a racist.

Obama/Biden 08

I screwed up...making a list!

McMain must be out of his mind, his pick for Vice President can't run a Hot Dog stand, God help us all if either of win, their like dumb and dumber. Bill

last night's debate was an insult to women period. mccain's so called "women's health" is so demeaning and that sarah palin is as dumb as he is. he is out of his skull.........and she doesn't think that is demeaning. she inspired a lot of IDIOTS who are closed-minded.

I'M NOT A RACIST said about Obama " it's because he's an idiot". I may or may not vote for him but to call him an idiot? He is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School and has taught constitutional law. An idiot? What about Sarah Palin? And what about the guy who picked her?

Its all over for you my friend. You have squandered the reputation and good will generated over the last quarter of the century by your service to the nation. Perhaps it would bode to introspect about how Karl Rove lost both elections for you (2000, 2008).

Shiloh WA, I am just as surprised as you are. This old egomaniac has the audacity to criticize Canada. I agree that America is a great Country to live in but so is Canada. He is a pathetic old man looking to lead America into Hell. I feel for all the people who have no medicare. My own family members live in America and I know what a struggle it is to get Insurance over there. Not to mention the Doctors love to bleed their patients because they are not regulated. I hope he never sees a day in the white house with his Bimbo running mate. He is so senile that he can't even tell the difference between autism and Down Syndrome. I am surprised noone has corrected him on national TV yet. Sarah Palin and a commander in chief, God help America and the rest of the world.

In the unlikely event that the republicicans should win i am prepared to move to Canada or Mexico who gladly embrace you as a human being not another tax collection
How low in the barrel do the republicans need to go for candidates and sleazy dirty tricks (Pure signs of desparation)

Why is Senator McCain pandering to Letterman? Who is David Letterman in the scheme of things? PS: He is not funny at all!

For those who are questioning Sarah Palin's experience, I have news for you–Senator Obama has less experience and the question is whether he has the experience to be president. I'll take Sarah anyday.

John McCain is a fascist!!! He wants to reincarnate Hitler from a testube that has his DNA!!!

If Dondald Trump say's he believes Palin can handle the economy then thats enough for me. Donald hit the nail on the coffin when he stated that DC experience is what got us in the mess we are in. Maybe its time we have less experience and more moral character and good judgement. I think America needs to lay off Palin and give her a chance. Its easy to be critical when we all have an audience perspective! We have no right to judge. If America wants to disagree, fine, but do it in a respectful manner! Grow up America and get out of this High School lets mock and tear down the new girl mentality. We are better than that!

yes we need someone who will inspire incendiary remarks from the audience. That's what we need alright.

Really John? We figured this out quite a while ago! Thanks for the entertaining debate, you huffed and puffed your way through last night and absolutely said nothing intelligent.

This man still maintains Sarah Palin is qualified to lead this fine nation???

McCain has done nothing but "screw up" his whole campaign. It started on a huge downhill slide with the unbelievably stupid choice of Palin for a VP candidate. His nasty smear campaigns sealed his fate as a loser and just an angry, unfit old man.

Obama should change his name to Robin Hood!!!

sarah isn't even ready to take on her family.
she is a terrible mom. just look at her.
her kids are all dropouts.

she isn't ready for anything.

Don't discredit Obama as an idiot. He is a book smart educated man. No experience to be president.

An educated idiot. !

Also lieberman said mccain on road to victory. that must be the road to the bridge to no where. please. dream on.

McCain said he faced angry people and broke in Vietnam.
This time, he is his own enemy. I still like him, but really
dislike all the negative ads on TV he approved. He was
attacked by Bush the same way. He is screwed up big
by his advisers. Sad, indeed. A hero is broken, repeatedly,
by his own party and people.

Give me 3 examples of Obama's policies you like and why, 2 examples of legislation he's authored, an example of anything he's lead – city, state, business, military unit. Show me what he's accomplished to be qualified.

My son gets an A, his friend gets a C-. Let's take away their grades and give everyone a B. That's fair right? They all deserve to spread the success. Welcome to tax plan per Obama. It's not his money to spread!

To all the ignorants who feel that Obama shouldn't be able to work in McDonalds. Are you jealous or just ignorant, Obama is an intelligent man who has received an education from one of the most preticious university in the world. He is known to be running one of the finest campaigns both strategically and financially in American history. So, when you criticize him, you just show how ignorant you are. You can differ on his views, but degrading his intellect just shows how stupid you really are.

Think about it- if any of us behaved the way Sarah and John have in an interview, we would never get the job. My interviewer doesn't care if he or she wants to have a beer with me- they want to know my skills and intelligence. Stop dumbing down America!

Has Palin been to Columbia?

Mcain is so full of crap. he knows he has NOT put this country first by picking Palin. He is in denial. Shame on him.

Democrats...work hard. its not over yet anything can happen. mcain and his fellow republicans that have put this country into a ditch are going out on a phone banking war and spreading LIES.

He screwed up alright, when he chose the Alaskan Prom Queen to run as his VP, making his mental capacity suspect, questionable for running the country himself. To quote a wise woman, "No way, no how, no McCain, no Palin."

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

When will this be over so we no longer have to see the Mummy and the Dummy day in and day out?

you screwed up so many times the late show is the least of yer worries.

To 'I'm not a racist"....first of all it's RESENT not RECENT....secondly, Obama graduated from Harvard Law School and you don't think he's qualified to work at McDonalds? Are you serious? Honestly, you couldn't be that stupid. How many of your coworkers attended Harvard????

Someone should tell McCain that Palin's son has Downs, not Autism, and did anyone else think at any moment his head was going to turn tomato red, spit steam out the ears and pressure cooker combust right there on live television?? YIKES.

He is screwed up and now wants to screw up the american people

Sarah palin qualified????

my lord if she is qualified we all are and we ALL are now running for VP..

that is so scary.........
""She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."

are you kidding me???

yeah she will have us be part of the US of Alaska

No Sir, Palin is not competant for VP post.

McCain '08/ Plain '09 <--- Bumper sticker in Alaska

I will not vote for someone just because of skin color that is so dumb, I will vote for the candidate that will do a better job in office. Leave race out of the race.

Screwed up? More than that.... if he had half a conscience, he would straighten out "Sam Sixpack," who will BENEFIT from an Obama tax cut !!!

I hope someone asks him about the sleazy robo-calls that are being made all over the country. He obviously wairted until after the debate because these are utterly shameful. There is no tactic too low for this campaign. I hope the voters continue to be repelled by these negative and dishonor junk.

I'M NOT A RACIST

If John McCain had a record he would have run on it. Instead lies and accusations smearing Obama. Obama is a smart man and has run a well planed campaign. America would benifit from his demeaner and judgement.

Ya know, I voted for McCain years ago when he was running in AZ.

But now, I can't stand to look at the jerk. He is hateful and disgusting!

How many times did this guy interrupt our guy last night? He can't keep his dirty mouth shut. I had to keep a puke bucket next to me.

Is it my imagination or does he need to brush his teeth and use some Crest White Strips after using the Lava Soap!

Obama got $300 from me and I'm glad it was spent well.

McCain "please shut up"!

There are hundreds of intelligent and accomplished Republican women that John could have chosen- instead he chose a total out of touch, completely un-curious hick of an idiot that is a shame to all women and to Americans. In doing so he lost the vote of even many Repub women..

I truly appreciated the comments by Shiloh WA. I too have friends that have had the same experience. I also have friends in other countries that think we are very foolish about our health care attitudes. Years ago, a friend and I, would personally go, every month, to Mexico to get prescriptions for senior citizens who couldn't afford the US costs. I was happy to do that for them but ashamed that it was necessary. The bad attitude of the Bush administration and many Republicans, has hurt our relationship with many countries, also, countries who used to be our friends. Thanks for the comment, Philip Bunn, about McCain and Palin. If McCain thought that Palin would pull in women voters he was badly mistaken, as we aren't that stupid.

Yeah, you're not a racist, just another idiot. No more idiots in the oval office please.. We've had 8 years of stupidity. Palin is dumb as dumb can get. OBAMA/BIDEN 08 !

McCain is truly becoming the "Manchurian Candidate". Erratic, angry, brooding....He's showing his true colors as a man of hate and division.

We need more than inspiration in the White House.

We need a history of intellectual curiosity – something sorely lacking from both McCain and Palin.

I'm tired of being smarter than our "leaders". I want to feel stupid again.

Tom – he's a comedian. He was making a JOKE. He doesn't actually believe that the polls went down because of him......have a sense of humor.

I'm not a racist- his record is exactly why we shouldn't vote him and ditzy palin in.

You're not a Racist. You could fool me. It tells me you just don't have the capacity to understand, it's called being unteachable

Palin has inspired millions to vote for Obama !! Palin has inspired many that she is so scary that they better get out and vote. McCain will be saying "I screwed up" for a long time. I feel sorry for the old fart but he brought it on by allowing his campaign to be run as the worst campaign in memory so yeah the "I screwed up" slogan will be into his retirement.

Canceling your Letterman appearance was one of your many, many screw ups that will allow Obama to win in a landslide.

Oh-and if you really think Sarah P. can handle a 9/11 type attack, you are way more delusional than I ever imagined!

You know, yesterday i felt a little sorry for him. Today, I'm convinced that he has given up on everything and knows he has lost, so you is thinking what the heck. Let's go for broke.

Good Grief . . . who is David Letterman and why do we care if he was upset at the last minute. If you think that America will be better off if Obama wins, then you're living in the land of Oz. Start counting those tax hikes now, 'cause it's only going to get worse.

SARAH FAILIN

We have looked at McCain and that is why we are voting Obama!!!!! I can't wait until we don't have to look at Palin anymore – 19 more days!!!!!!!!

McCain is finally right about something. He said he screwed up. However, he scewed up when he allowed hatemongers at his VP's and his own rallies get away with racist remarks.

He has ben lying to the American people about Obama, and today he is engaged in robocalls with a disgusting message.

McCain is nothing but the shell of a man he once was.

What else was McCain going to do? Letterman puts the screws to people, night after night after night when he feels he's been screwed. He's like an infant terrible with the ego of a 2 year old. Besides, Letterman has a habit of inserting himself into jokes, skits, guest-talk -he has to be the center of the universe. I personally don't think he's very funny, but I do think he is vindictive.

JOHN, YOU ARE LATE IN THE LATE NIGHT SHOW BUT ALREADY LATE (DEAD) ON LETTERMAN VIEW ABOUT YOU.

Late Night Television:

Joke about McCain = Ageism = Accepted

Joke about Palin or Hillary = Sexism= Accepted

Joke about Obama = Racism = "Liberals & Blacks Criying Fowl."

So Sad. If you admire Sarah Palin you must be just like her only not as smart!!!!

Cancelling on Letterman and picking Sarah Palin are not McCain's only mistakes. He also did not vet Joe the Plumber, who is neither licenced or registered to be a plumber in Ohio, before making him the star of last night's debate. Now that we know Joe the Plumber is not actually a plumber, McCain's campaign is down the drain.

Palin could be the motivation behind the bumber sticker is saw in Dallas Texas

Republican?

Are you crazy?

Hmmm

John McCain... your nose is growing!

Anyone who props Sarah Palin up as being even remontely qualified in any capacity whatsoever is not putting "country first."

McCain, Palin and lieberman are toast.

More red states will turn blue in the next few days.

Obama / Biden 08

I can only replay in my mind the words of that popular Christian Hymn:
"What a friend we have in Barrack.....all our troubles tooo bring....".

Why was Letterman so ticked? Dang, people probably cancel on him all the time for some reason or another. He obviously doesn't like McCain anyway.

Sarah Palin has inspired people with short term memory problems who seem not to realize we've had Joe Six Pack in the White House for the last 8 years and that hasn't worked out, not even for Republicans.

A look at Iraq, Katrina or Wall Street and how Joe Six Pack responded to these emergencies tells you everything you really need to know about what a Palin presidency or a Hockey Mom presidency might look like.

Gloria: no need for such shame, don't forget that Geraldine Ferraro was a vice presidential candidate long before this pretender was on the scene.

And boom goes John McCain's hopes for the White House

"That One" 08

No you didn't you. It's those supporting Obama who have screwed up. This election season reminds me of the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale The Emperor's New Clothes about a couple of swindlers who fool everyone except an honest child. I'm just waiting for that honest child to show us what a fraud Obama is. Did you hear him last night? Evaded the hard questions. We have absolutely no idea what he stands for.

Go McCain.

McCain sucks as a human being. He should go back to Vietnam and commit more treason! He turned on his country back then, and obviously has repeated his firm stance of hatred towards america. Why else would he choose an ethically wrong, anti-american secessionist as her running mate?

Go back to Vietnam John, commit more treason, you are a disgrace to our country! You don't belong here.

Yeah. You screwed up, in more ways than one. you are the mcsame, we know you r not bush, you just voted with him 90% of the time, then you pick that caribou barbie as a running mate and you want people to elect you president. please. your time has come and gone. bye bye.

OBAMA/BIDEN -8

In most of the people I know, she's inspired only ridicule. Yeah, John, you really screwed the pooch on that one.
B

Say it ain't so ,Dave! Why would you even bother having this sad soul on your show? He is losing and desperately grasping for ANY FREE AIR TIME! Couldn't you find anyone else to fill in? Elmer Fudd wouild have been more interesting...hummm, I guess there are a lot of similarities... two very grumpy old farts!

Yeah, he screwed up all right – beginning with thinking he was fit to lead this nation in a time of crisis.
He doesn't even know the difference between autism and down syndrome – read the transcript of the last debate.

"if" comes november 4th and mccain is the winner, america will prepare to have sarah as president in about a year, as she speaks she gives me the hibbie jeevies!!! every desicion she makes she will consult he witch doctor! and i say "if because alot of things could happen in two weeks...we might even see a continuation of bush

John McCain just spoke the epitaph of his entire campaign. "I screwed up." Yeah. You did.

Obama '08! Si Se Puede!

Mr "I have no character left in my body". These robo calls make me sick.

EVERYONE knows that Palin is not qualified to be VP or President.
Even the Republicans know it, and McCain knows it in his gut.
If he doesn't know it Americans do. I would not put this dangerous woman in charge of my livelihood, let alone the country.

Democrats 08.

Palin has not inspired very many people other than the republicans. And as far as her being ready for another 911 attack I highly doubt her abilities as a leader. She simply is not qualified to be VP, let alone president. And I'm offended that McCain and the republican party are trying to convince themselves and the nation that she is ready. Period.
Her interviews alone showed just how inept she is.

He screwed up or he is screwed up? When it comes to Joe Blow the Plumber, McCain screwed up royally.

McCain is full of lies and deceit. He is to dangerous for this country. Pack up and go home baby home!!!!!

Palin is not ready to be a mother let alone VP to a 72 year old man.
McCain is not a well man. Not an honest man. The only thing we can agree on is that he is old.
Neither of them are ready,able or capable of running this nation.
Palin is the worst decision McCain has made in 2008. Running for President was his worst mistake in 2007. Before that I am sure he made some awful decisions-just ask Cindy.

Just because someone is inspiring doesn't mean that they are fit to lead the greatest nation in the world...

I'm voting based on style and the color of their skin.

ED ASK: "Is John McCain related to Baghdad Bob?"

ANSWER: = = Yes. Like Baghdad Bob, John Mcsame is clueless as to how pathetically silly he appears. Unfortunately 'McSame' is NOT the 'McCain' of 2000!!

MCcain along with the crypt keeper need to go home toArz, and spend money.

Gloria, Geraldine Ferraro was the running mate for Walter Mondale and the Democrats in 1984.

Sarah Palin is qualified for nothing as is evident in her pathetic record in Alaska. She was a gimmick for the McCain campaign with no other purpose then to help get him elected – not help him govern. Had Hillary Clinton been Obama's VP choice, Sarah Palin would not even be a topic of discussion right now. Two things that McCain had to do in order to get elected – Pick a good VP and run a good campaign. He has showed he is failing at both of those. As Colin Powell said about Obama and his lack of experiece – paraphrasing..he never had experience running a presidential campaign, but look how good he is doing.

McCain's chance was in 2000...not now. If he never becomes the president, besides blaming himself, the ONLY other person he can blame is George W. Bush.

Senator McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as his V.P. choice just showed this country once again that this country cannot trust McCain's judgement. As much as we have found out about Mrs. Palin, we now know that she is the last of the four people running for President or Vice President that should be that close to running this country. Sarah Palin is in way over her head. The Republican party can't even trust her on her own in inverviews of any kind. She only knows what they have queue'd her to memorize scripted sentences and she doesn't have ANY background in dealing with international issues, AT ALL!!!!! And of the two Presidential candidates John McCain is the most likely to be in the position of not being able to carry out his duties, given age and health history. We should all be very concerned of this possibility. And what does that tell us about John McCain's judgement, not to mention putting country second to his winning at any cost. He just hoped that she would pull in most of the Hillary Clinton supporters. He DID NOT put country first here. Typically Republican, say or do anything to win and consider anyone that disagrees with you as an enemy. Hey! We are all Americans, Republicans, Democrats and various other party affiliations. And the President is elected President of the United States of America, not of the Republican, Democratic or any other party. Once elected party affiliation should be 2nd to being the leader of the United States of America, honoring and upholding the Constitution not a particular party platform. Come on, Mr. McCain, really put country first and not with just lip service......

He kikes her because each time she is on her side the z......r ccome down

"That's the thing we need." Yeah, John, another 9/11 coming up just for you.

Yes, we need another 9/11 attack with Sarah Palin reading "My Pet Goat" while it happens.

Enough of the neocon movement. It failed. Trickle down economics failed. And the right wingnut mentality has failed.

Sarah Palin will soon fade into the Alaskan tundra.

Inspiration from Palin, Wasailla's own Village Idioit? I dont think so."

Every good Commander knows when to call it quits. That is the main problem we have here.. Senator John McCain was never a good Commander nor a good Officer. to be truthfully honest, Senator John McCain road his daddy's coattail to through the Navy.

Leave gracefully.

Lou Dobbs should switch to Fox Net News he very much a repub.

Hey McCain ... I wish this was the only thing u screwed up....U screwd a lot more than you admit.

No John, it's not "I screwed up" after your bizarre choice as Sarah "the Moose Moma" Palin, the tanking of the economy and your meltdown on national TV, the optimum statement is now.."I'm screwed."

Are you sure the comment was meant concerning his skipping out on Letterman to "suspend" his campaign and get back to Washington while he appeared on the Katie Couric show instead, or did he mean the ways he's been running his campaign. The latter is definitely a "screw up". I sincerely hope the American people are smart enough to realzie this man is running a very deceptive campaign. He's not an honest or honorable candidate.

Maybe Sarah will personally be making some of the campaign calls McCain is sending out. They are vile, and right down her alley.

I'm depending on you Sen Obama to come out victorious.

Everytime he opens his mouth and tells us how great Palin is, he turns more voters against him. He must only listen to right-wing advisors who report feedback from the Repub. base; he might want to consider what undecideds and independents think. Where did he get Sarah Palin? Will we ever know? Hopefully in someone's future biography. Who in their right mind would have chosen her?

Palin has really inspired me just as McCain has said
I wasn't sure who i would vote for before
Now i know the Republicans could never get my vote
I need more than a soccer mom for that important office let alone as president in an emergency
AND IF SHE WAS PRESIDENT THAT WOULD BE AN EMERGENCY

Oh Johnny boy, give us all a break! She is no more qualified to lead this nation than I am, or for that matter, than you are. And while you're apologizing for your screw-ups, there might be a longer list than Letterman.

Sarah Palin is about as inspiring as a rock! No, wait a minute... a rock is inspiring compared to her. She is not inspirational, she is a puppeteer of the same campaign strategists that helped elect Bush. You are no maverick, and you continue to demonstrate how unqualified you are to lead this nation, to unite us as one nation, or to inspire us to elect you as President. You have not earned the respect or trust of this voter, rather you have lost it.

Your apology is that you screwed up?.... no John, you lied, you didn't tell the truth, which goes to your character and judgment. You needed to go to Couric because I'm sure you heard the bad news: Palin completely blew the interview.... why don't you just call it what it is: we regular folks call it 'damage control.'

It's about time the Unitversity of Chicago and the students that AYers taught be condemned for hiring and allowing a terrorits to teach them respectively…and all the senators be charged for working with Obama…that includes McCain

i think this is a proof the Mccain is not a model for others to learn from. He chose a VP that violation on the ethics law, and if anything happen to mccain if he is elected, then we are going to be homeless when palin takes over, my wish in life now is For Senator BARACK OBAMA is the next President of the USA.

GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OBAMA / BIDEN 2008-->>>2016

Y-E-S he Did S-C-R-E-W U-P the U-S-A I Love!!

How come CNN didn't mention the part where Letterman asked him about G. Gordan Liddy? And why are they letting McCain off the hook with Liddy, when we've had to listen to McCain whine about Ayers for weeks on end? Where's the balance?

I so recent the folks who say only racists won't vote for Obama!!! It doesn't have anything to do with the fact that he's black, it's because he's an idiot and shouldn't be able to work at McDonald's let alone the Oval Office...come on folks!!! Please look at McCain's record before we make this horrible mistake!!!

No John, Sara Palin is not qualified to be President of the United States.

So according to McCain, Obama inspiring people is worthless and dangerous, but Palin inspiring people is makes her experienced and perfect and qualified?? srsly?

you will screw up this country

when I saw this headline I thought for sure he meant when he picked Gov Palin!

Today it's "Ah shucks, I screwed up" Tomorrow it will be some other excuse. The day after that he'll be blaming Obama.

If the guy can't stick to a narrative, how can the good ol' boys follow him?

she has inspired idiots. No one with half a brain and an IQ above 40 would vote for her

so mccain is now answering to letterman? future presidents are not in the dog house with late night television hosts. this really is a pathetic example of how damaged the republican brand is. mccain's choice of palin is merely one small example of how clueless this old man really is. only bigots and fools will vote for mclame and caribou barbie.

There are lots of "inspiring" people out there- does that make them qualified to be President????

You betcha, he screwed up!

He has screwed up in more ways than just standing David Letterman up.
Let us count the ways:

Picking Sarah Palin as his Trophy VP, who is out of her league.
Selling his soul to the Republican Party and losing the real John McCain along the way. All of his negative campaign adds wreak of the Republican Right.
Debating as Snidely Whiplash last night with those annoying facial expressions and sneering laughs. What is up with that?? He looked a bit creepy, like a cranky old man...very nervous and erratic.
Not expressing his vision for the country as clearly as Barack Obama has.
Just not getting it, period.

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But Thursday's interview was not all fun and games, as Letterman pressed McCain on Republican VP Sarah Palin's preparedness to lead the country through "the next 9/11 attack.."

"Absolutely" she is, McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."
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Inspiring American's is the thing we need in order to be prepared for the next 9/11 attack? Then Obama is easily the most qualified. Nice endorsement for your opponent McCain!

Palin, prepared to be President? McCain is out of touch!

Senator McCain you screwed up big time by picking Sarah Palin as your running mate. As a woman I should be proud bec Palin is in the position to be in the second highest position in America but No. I can't have a VP when I know I'm smarter than her.

To Gloria (7:41)

Gloria if you are that ashamed of being American, then select a border and cross it, and tell Michelle Obama "hello."

He thinks he'll get the liberal Letterman crowd to vote for him. Sarah Palin lacks any intellectual depth and is dangerous for our country!!

Anyone can inspire. A leader can change the world. I dont get that from palin.

He didn't screw up....he lied....like he does about everything. The only reason he is there now is because it backfired on him.

i'm gonna puke...

McCain and his rampant hooligans are at it again! Nice one this time, admitting that you "Screwed Up"...well its not the first time and it won't be the last time. Voted with Bush 90% of the time....90% of the time. WOW!

I guess you'll call that a "Screw Up" as well....Oh, and Sarah Palin..that's another one...you got another one.

"Absolutely" she is, McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."

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She has inspired me alright...inspired me to V.O.T.E!!! Nov 5th is hopefully the last time I have to hear or see anything about Sarah Palin in my life!!

Obama/Biden 08

Sarah Palin is a moron that the fringe people like. She is just George Bush in a dress. She is ethically challenged which is a concern because after 8 years of Cheney. The Alaska Legislature should be in the process of Impeachment.

Sarah Palin certainly has inspired people - to vote for Barack Obama!

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But Thursday's interview was not all fun and games, as Letterman pressed McCain on Republican VP Sarah Palin's preparedness to lead the country through "the next 9/11 attack.."

"Absolutely" she is, McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."
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Inspiring American's is the thing we need? Then Obama is easily the most qualified. Nice endorsement for your opponent McCain!

Fortunately, Gov. Palin's best inspiration to Americans is to vote for Barack Obama.

Oh, so now, it's inspiration, that's all we need huh McShame!
Well, gee, wonder where your inspiration came from??

Forget about watching this show–watch Leno tonight and see Joe Biden.

McCain screwed up when he chose Palin. I wasn't thrilled with the possibility of a McCain presidency, but his choice of her sent me right over the edge. She's dangerous, evil, and frankly, she's just plain stupid. No way should she get anywhere near the White House, other than to go on a tour.

What a joke mccain is He could not even answer letterman question. palin is a joke all mccain can he that palin inspires america i don't think so she is full of hate, abused her power, her husband gets involved way too much, she kill innocent animals, allows people to shoot wolves from the helipcopters and then ties their legs to the bottom of the helicopter and drag them across the snow, she is unethical, she believes in witchcraft, she belong to the AIP Alaska Independence from the USA, she is pro life, she is an insult to women all over this country, she has no foreign policy she can see russia from her house, she is a heartbeat away from the presidency is this who you want to run our country wake up america she is disgusting and allows hatred
cnn please post you never post for me

" 'I screwed up,' McCain told Letterman more than once in the interview that's set to air Thursday night."

NOTE HOW APOLOGETIC McSAME CAN BE WHEN HE NEEDS MORE CAMERA TIME AND PRESSED BY POLL NUMBERS. IF McSAME CAN APOLOGIZE PROFUSELY FOR CANCELING A DAVE LETTERMAN APPEARANCE, THEN WHY CAN'T HE APOLOGIZE FOR SENDING OUR PRECIOUS YOUTH INTO AN IRAQI GRIND-MACHINE.

Shame on you Mr. POW.
Shame on your series of votes against veterans benefits and support for vets with PTSD.

"She [Palin] has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need." Wrong. What we need are qualifications, inter/national experience and ethical behavior. All lacking in Palin. Yup, you screwed up, John. Big time. Even your fellow conservatives are dissing you on this choice.

...are you referring to your campaign and platform???

Obama/Biden 08
Dick Lugar (R) for Secretary of State

McCain: "I screwed up"
USA: "DUH!!!"

McCain screwed up when he chose Palin for his running mate but he is to stubborn and hotheaded to admit it. This guy cannot hold his temper for five seconds and is not someone I want sitting next to a nuclear button!

Charles

He is an angry old man.

Maybe he should go on the VIew, Elisabeth could throw rose petals as he walks in and kneel at his feet as he speaks, GROSS!!! He was rude to David Letterman and he deserved the way DL talked about him.

Qualification's for becoming the VP. . . "Able to inspire"

What has this Great Nation become?

Inspiration DOES NOT CUT IT!!!

We are not children!

We are not fools!!

Palin hasn't "inspired" me . I'm TERRIFIED of her ( and her
seccesionist husband. Reminds me of the Confederacy !!!

Waving bye-bye McSame/Palin

buh-bye in '08

Palin's appeal?
What we have is the dumding down of America. "She just like us", Joe six-pack says.
That's what they said about Bush. How soon we forget.
Obama sound too proffessorial. He's sounds too smart for his own good.

this is the kind of pressing journalism the clinton news network has to drag up? why put the link as something grave titled "i screwed up" when all it refers to is mccain skipping an appearance on the david letterman show?
how much more irrelevant can you get? dave letterman isn't funny, his show isn't political, and nobody really cares that poor dave didn't get a ratings boost from mccain appearing.
as i recall nobama skipped out of an snl appearance.

too bad mccain had work to do. obama could just continue voting present and living it up on the hawaiian beaches during the greatest financial crisis in decades, while liberals demand late night tv hack appearances... politics has sunken to a new low

So much for McCain's promise to whip Obama's donkey.

Heeeeee-HAW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ask McCain about John Keating.

Hitler was an inspiration to some of the German people before WWII. Look at what that led to.

McCain has been "screwing up a lot lately" – I truly do not believe that him and "his breath of fresh air" aka "airhead" VP pick should be in the WH, They couldn't handle it. Sounds like McCain and his followers need anger management – Dr Phil – where are ya?

Com'n Old man, it not only needs inspiration, but also substance from the candidate. But your VP choice showed us who you are, you don't care about America, you are self-centered man. You chose her to make your base happy and to steal some Clinton's vote. That's too bad. You gambled, and hopefully you will lose. We don't need such gambling in our life.

Letterman knows that Palin isn't qualified and he had the guts to call McCain on it. We're screwed if Palin and her shadow government husband get into power.

Every day I become more and more speechless on McCain and Palin. It's to the point Nov. 4th can't get here soon enough. I don't even bother to listen to the poor excuse of a vp he chose. I just mute her annoying voice or turn the channel. She is like a curse being placed on all of us for not behaving ourselves. She's a night mare that you can't wake up from. Please lady, please go away! Anywhere. The firestorm McCain and Palin have ignited-they are going to fall into. McCain stands back and pretends he's clean while she yells the hate. McCain, you aren't fooling anyone. We know you hired her to get the ignorant racist vote. YOUR fire will consume YOU eventually. His heart is just as yellow as his teeth are. They are both dirty.

Letterman should distance himself from McCain. His ratings would go up. Please Obama supporters go out and vote. Please.

Why am I being censored today?

McCain is running the biggest lies ever in his ads in NC. Glad I already voted today. McCain is a dishonorable old liar.

Obama/Biden '08

Next to himself, Sarah F A I L I N has so soon become McSame's greatest liability .

McCain IS a screwup...

he especially screwed up mentioning "Joe Plumber"

turns out that Joe doesn't have a plumbing license, and he's not even a member of the plumbers union.

you would think that the GOP have learned their lesson of planting people to ask questions. does Jeff Gannon ring a bell?

The Gallup polls show a 2 point margin between the candidates. That's because, as they point out:

"The "traditional" likely voter model, which Gallup has employed for past elections, factors in prior voting behavior as well as current voting intention. This has generally shown a closer contest,....

reflecting the fact that Republicans have typically been more likely to vote than Democrats in previous elections."

Democrats, did you hear that? Gallup polling thinks we won't show up to vote, that's how they figure this race is close.....LET'S PROVE THEM WRONG!!! Do not let this pattern continue. Do NOT take this election for granted....vote, rain.snow or shine...TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!

john i have one word for ya ,it is to late!!

If we need "inspired Americans", isn't that complimentary to Barack Obama?

McCain's new campaign slogan should be "I screwed up.".

Palins Ready (insert joke as required) to be VP! Shes inspired America (insert next joke)! No, the only inspiration is to give the Wolfs and Caribu guns so they can shoot back! Who is he kidding, she is NOT ready

Whatever.

I have a hard time listening to these people that are interviewed that say they did not hear what they wanted to from the canidates. They don't know where they stand on issues. This is terriable that so many of us don't educate ourselves about the canidates and need to be told with missleading statements how they should vote.

In all of Obamas responses he has detailed his positions and plans and McCain has only tried to smear Obama. McCains plans are off the cuff and seem that thered is no thought like the buying bad mortages and refinanceing that at currant home values. This would be directly burden the taxpayers and the banks would be made whole.

McCains plan to make market losses tax deductable would only benfit the rich that desposable cash to play in the market. The loss on your 401K would not be deductable. That some real redistribution of wealth

He screwed up in many ways, that's why he's gonna lose the election.

Our country does not need Sarah Palin. John McCain is DEAD WRONG!! GO OBAMA/BIDEN!!

Isn't it just like an egotistic, poor-excuse -for-a-comedian like Letterman to think that an appearance on his show (or lack of) could have any bearing whatsoever on the polls. Dream on Dave!

That last sentence is why John McCain should never be President. If he believes that Palin is prepared to be President, his judgment is worse than I even imagined.

If he lied because the right wingers made him pick her, then he is dishonest to himself and to this country.

For the first time in MY life,because of the offering of the first woman for Vice -Presedent,I am ashamed not only to be an american but a woman!!!

Sarah Palin has done nothing for the McCain campaign except confirm the fact the they are both extreme right wing facists. Palin needs to be dropped off of an Alaskan plane donning a wolf costume and hopefully so rabid hunter will get a bead on her! She is worthless and as plastic as a 2 liter soda bottle. Good choice, McCain! That just shows many Americans how senile McCain has become. by choosing Palin as his running mate. Amazing! What a radical pair to draw to. I can't wait to see the 2 of them go down big time in November. What a celebration that will be!

Did he stick his tongue out at Letterman?

Maybe that's his way of admitting he has lost the publics attention and it will make him feel better.

If inspiring is all we need to lead a country then why does McCain have a problem with Obama. He has inspired more people in this election than any person in modern history, yet McCain says thats not enough and has in fact mocked him.

kindof un sure of letterman. maybe hes not as funny as i thought

Palin leading the nation through a crisis? I wish he'd stop lying and just be who he really is – a decent guy who is scrappy and isn't afraid of telling hard truths. He's not the John McCain I knew from his 2000 campaign. Pity.

Oh PLEASE, Palin we need?
Her hubby Todd will take over the Oval Office once again and she will hide from us all , the rest of the world will be laughing at us.
It is not John McCain talking, the man lost his senses the day he picked her.

vote vote vote

John MCCain has put the c ountry in harms way by choosing a totally unqualified and moronic person to run for vice president Without a script and a teleprompter in front of her she is absolutely lost! In MCCain's quest and lust for power he has NOT put his country first and as a result, has put the nation in PERIL. This does not deserve forgiveness, and at the very least a vote! SHAME ON YOU ! SHAME ON YOU!.

Is John McCain related to Bagdad Bob?

Maybe Dave will ask him why he's so upset about the Acorn thing when the republican's did the same thing in 2004, right here in Portland, Or. I distinctly remember Bill Bradbury talking about how he'd never seen such a thing before... "registering" people to vote then tossing the democratic registrations out. Seems pretty raw to me.

Keep it up Mac! Hammer home the message that Obama is a big tax and spend liberal. No New Taxes, No Wealth Re-Distribution.

Completely unrelated but for the 100th time I will post this in the hopes that CNN does not censor it again:

Does anyone else wonder how CNN and Lou Dobbs can represent him as Mr. Independent? I mean, how many independents do you know that would use the words "left wing liberal organization" or "elite liberal media" fifty times each every hour that he speaks?

His totally biased coverage, which often contains inflammatory and half-truth investigative "journalism" really should be monitored more closely.

His "crush" on Sarah Palin is obvious, as he will never investigate the numerous and serious faults and issues durrounding her. Also, he is quick to insinuate that Obama has participated in voter registration fraus, which he really should be called out on as an outright fabrication.

All of his "reporters" especially the really irritating two women that are always on his show, are obvious republicans in their slanted reporting.

CNN, strip him of the Mr Independent title, as he is as far from independent as one can get.

Well, at least he showed up....All the more for freebie tv coverage. Just what we need is another itchy trigger finger in Washington.

McSame is finally realizing what century it is. Hello, there is T.V. now, when you say you will be there, you need to be there. Not on another show... Bush/McSame...

Please do the right thing for you and the country, Sen McCain. When it's time to leave, leave graciously.

John McCain praising Sarah Palin's leadership is like Elmer Fudd saying Goofy is qualified to lead the nation.

McCain is the ultimate stupid human trick.

He screwed up with his condensending remark about Canada at the debate, too. How would you like to live in Canada or England, he asked, in regard to medical insurance. Hello-these are our allies and that is an insult. When the US would not let me buy ANY insurance due to my pre- existing diabetes, I got full coverage for $35.00 in Canada while studying at UBC. 35 dollars-and no one would give me any coverage in the US. My prescriptions cost $65. per month there and $250 in the US. Besides you just don't go insulting a neighboring allie like that. NOT PRESIDENTIAL. My Canadian friends were not happy with this arrogant attitude.

Dave Letterman and Keith Olbermann are, in my opinion, the only two "pundits" tough enough to confront McCain with the truth even though he won't admit to it. His choice of Sarah Palin as a running mate was a knee jerk reaction to the success of the Democratic convention and an effort to knock the wind out of Obama's sails. McCain is so obsessed with his mad obsession that because he was one of thousands upon thousands of American war heros, he has a special entitlement to the White House. To this end, he would even put this country at risk by selecting an inept, ambitious floozy who took 5 years transferring from school to school to earn a college degree, and place her a heart's beat away from running this country. He would throw us back into the dark ages to accomplish his goals. The man has become a Mister Hyde.

Great picture! He must've just pulled his thumbs out of his "you know what"!

Senator McCain needs way more than an appearance on Letterman to save him. That whole Joe the Plumber thing blew up in his face today. Joe is unlicensed and works for another unlicensed guy. That is the WHOLE business. The county he works in here in my state requires a license. He doesn't really need to worry about making a quarter of a million dollars AFTER his to have his taxes raised. He needs to worry about getting ANY work now. How do you even buy a business that is illegal?

That's not the only thing he screwed up on!

Obama/Biden – 08

After listening to the robocalls McCain is engaged in there is no doubt in my mind he has gone over the edge. He nows appears as as shell of an old man desperate, erratic and out of touch with voters across America.

Hopefully his hateful tactics don't inspire violence either at Senator Obama, his campaigners or family.

One thing for certain the entire world has been watching these events unfold and will regard the final vote on November 4th as a sign of what the American citizens value and how they think. With any luck McCain will get less than 30% of the popular vote and the opinion of Americans will escalate throughout the world.

lol... 'She's the thing we need'...NOT!!! I guess her inspiration is reflected in her dwindling numbers... Or is he speaking about the 'FRINGE PEOPLE' she has managed to inspire who bring stuffed monkeys to her rallies as a racial insult and shout kill him and call Obama a terrorist..lol. I agree, she's definitely an inspiration but a bad inspiration period.
Maybe leaders don't need to be smart & wise. If they don't then SHE IS THE ONE YOU"VE BEEN WAITING FOR.... lol.

She certainly is "inspiring"...

OBAMA/BIDEN '08-12

McCain should go on a less hostile show....

Maybe he should try "The View"....

McCain/Palin '08

Yeah, McMaverick screwed up when he picked Palin. He is the only one other than Palin that thinks she can handle another 9/11.

Someone should do a Blink Scale to see when McBush is telling the truth.

Can't afford another screw up in the White House. Oh and by the way you of all people should know she is not Presidential material. A real leader would know that in a heartbeat and put the needs of America above his own blind ambitions. Sorry John you are done and it is your own fault for supporting Bush 90% 2006, 95% 2007 and 100% YES 100% in 2008. You sir are no maverick unless he is a hand that works at the Bush ranch!

The only thing she has inspired AMERICANS to do is back your opponent McSHAME! (what were you thinking with? obviously not your brain)
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

One question for the guys. Last night during the debate on cnn while watching the graph at the bottom of the screen, everytime Palin's name was mentioned the men showed favor and the women showed disfavor. Are you guys hot for Sarah?

Unfortunately that's not the only mistake he's made. And Letterman is one of millions who wonder what happened to the old John McCain.

After Nov 4th, Palin could join Letterman's joke writers club. Do an interview with her, and whatever she talks about the economy should give us a good laugh.

Palin cannot lead us through a crisis at the PTA, what about her radical connection Mr. McCain. Why is the media not digging into this story. Also how about the Joe the Plummer, who's first name is Samuel and oh yeah he is not a licensed plummer. Correct me if I am wrong, but shouldn't you be licensed to do a job especially if you plan on buying the company. Joe was a plant, and a stupid one just like Palin, again Mr.McCain bad call.

McCain was dishonest.

Yeah, big time. AND he also screwed up with "Joe the Plumber" who is turning out to be a McCain plant – not a plumber – not an undecided voter – owes back taxes, etc, etc. McCain is a crook!!!!

Inspiration is what her qualification is to deal with terrorist attacks on the United States? Give me a break...

McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."

Hey, so has Obama – and he is actually intelligent, competent, and CAN answer questions and put two coherent sentences together without a teleprompter. Wow! What a concept.

I wonder if he's calmed down from the debate. He looked like he was going to explode!

Continued campaining by both candidates is now a moot point for a lot of us. In my state, early voting started yesterday, and in my county alone, more than 50,000 votes have been cast thus far, including mine.

Govenor Palin has inspired the people?????? Are you kidding me! and that is enough.....OMG......thank god I already voted for Obama. This guy and his flunkie scare me more every day.

Well, I for one can't wait to see this one. More and more we're all seeing that whatever the Late Night comedian hosts kid about during this campaign the real joke is McCain himself.

7 jet crashes during training.
Being shot down due to poor in-air flight maneuver judgment.
Graduating 894 out of 899 at the Academy.
Having bad "grease" at the Academy.
Those are screw-ups.

Lying and not keeping an appointment is lack of respect, Senator!!!

John get it together..you are not the man I admired in 2000...carl rove/bus has made you cynical and you believe the only way to win is to act like them. If you were the same guy from that ran against bush in 2000 Obama would be losing...but you arent and because of it you will lose. Get yourself together at least walk away with your hard earned rep.

He screwed up alright, in the debates.

He called Sarah Palin a "Fresh of Breath air" for example.

The guy can't talk and chew gum at the same time.

Sound like someone we know?

this doesn't smell right either! i guess we'll have to watch the show tonight to find out.

Sarah Palin has not inspired most Americans. His choice for VP has shown his lack of Judgment and wanting to Win for the sake of winning by riding on Senator Clinton's coat tails by just choosing a Woman.

So far Sarah Palin has just been a Puppet and has done what she has been told. She has not had an Original Thought and just spews negativity into the McCain Campaign.

Senator Obama has been stellar during this process and was even transparent during his Vetting Process for VP. If something – God forbid happened to a President Obama, Joe Biden is ready to step in and Lead! Gov. Palin is not if something happened to Senator McCain. Last night he could not even state that she was Qualiied to be President!

I am going with Change and supporting the Obama/Biden Ticket!

indeed you are a screw up mcsame!!!

Duh!

Ticker producer dude, you're slipping.

What Sen. McCain ACTUALLY says is "I'M SCREWED UP!"

Please correct!

"Absolutely"..."She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need"
-Is that all it really takes to be President? I guess the Statue of Liberty can be President, too.

You Know David, once a liar always a liar. And I am sorry Johny Mac, Your "girl" (and I use the term losely) has certainly inspired me...To run as fast as I can the other way, to distance myself from the woman who says she represents me! NO way does this piece of mud do anything that represents a woman. I would be quick to call her a hypocrit. She claims to be very Christian, but does everything unChristian: like wed her first dude while she was pregnant with Track; have a witchdoctor dispell the evil in her; not staying near her own family who obviously needs her; says she cares about children with special needs, but is doing her own child no favors by obviously putting this little VP wannabe life in front of that.
No thank you MS Caribou Barbie, you greatly inspire me to make sure you and grandad are not in the White House.

You've got to be kidding me...

"She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need." That's all it takes to be prepared to be president?

Mickey Mouse inspired Americas too!

McCain on Palin... "she has inspired Americans"..

yeah... she has inspired me to duck for cover!

Letterman should have punched hi min the face!

Does he honestly think Palin has inspired Americans?? She does not inspire me or anyone I know. She is the opposite of what I find inspiring. He is lying or delusional and I think Letterman is being more than nice.

Yeah McCain screwed up by picking a moron as a running mate ....
He screwed up by going along with attack ads instead of addressing the needs of people losing houses, jobs, etc.
And his biggest screw-up was deciding to run for President on the Republican ticket, and listening to the Republican spin doctors who ran his campaign in the dirt.

Go Obama/Biden '08

How about Joe the Plumber? He is neither licenced or registered to be a plumber in Ohio. You made him the star of last night's debate, without checking first whether he is actually a plumber. Is this another one of your mistakes?

I always enjoy watching Senator McCain as a guest on the comedy shows. He's always has a compelling sense of humor and we look forward to the Letterman show tonight.

One subject that didn't come up last night on the debate was the constant likelihood of a terrorist attack on the U. S. like nine eleven. I, for one, would feel a lot safer with McCain at the helm in the event of such circumstance.

Mccain is so much like Bush. They feed the American people lie after lie and expect them to believe them. So America please believe that Sarah Palin is ready to lead this country. Vote Obama/Biden!

I like McCain as a person but in no way do I believe that He believes Palin is ready. I imagine His face is twisted when those words came out His mouth.

Yeah, she inspired me to never vote for a Republican, ever!

Good for David Letterman! It's nice to see SOMEONE stand up to John McCain! The media really kisses his back side. Candy gushs, McCain is on his Game! His game is hate and fear mongering, because he does not have a platform other than George Bush's!

And Palin? Seriously... that woman is the worst thing for this country! She insights the lowest common denominator in our culture! Because HER mentality is right down there with them.

McCain is NOT ASHAMED of the people who come to his rallies! Since he encourages the worst from his audiences or allows Palin to do so, he surely cannot be ashamed of them! He has put him self right down on their radical level along with his PittBullDog Palin.

Why would Letterman want that clown on his show anyway

To little to late..................Sorry John ,Palin has not inspired me.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Too little, too late, too pandering, too angry, too many bad campaign decisions, too annoyed, too nasty, too many lies, too much hatred . . .
TO the polls
GOTV
OB08

It's ok to TIVO Letterman and watch Biden on Leno.

Add this Letterman blunder to the dozens of others McCain is guilty of...suspending his already-faultering campaign, trying paint President Obama as un-American, pulling out of Michigan, etc etc, but NOTHING compared to the ultimate screw-up of selecting Sarah-I-Didn't-Violate-Any-Ethics-Laws-Palin to the ticket. That was by far his dumbest move of all!!

Congratulations, Obama, for winning you party's nomination, on winning three debates in a row, and for winning this long and hard-fought campaign for the presidency. America needs you, your wisdom and judgment after 8 years of Republican blunders!

If only McCain had picked Romney instead of Palin! What a difference someone with knowledge on economy would have made. McCain/Romney would most probably be ahead in polls. If only!

Oh but that coolaid tastes to good going down, Senator. Sarah Palin is perhaps the least prepared VP candidate in my liifetime. Your campaign has fallen on bad times and your pick of Palin shows both a tendency to place politics first and that is now what we need at this time!

Yep, that's what we need in a vice president - inspiration. Not wisdom, good judgement, tolerance, experience. Nope. Just inspiration.

Will the real John McCain please stand up! Good theory with the MetamuciI as the mind will fog when the plumbing gets clogged.
Wow! what a revelation! Perhaps this explains his VP choice?

How presidential of Mccain to lower himself like a joke. His campaign is finished.

Inspiring Americans will certainly help her handle the next 9/11 - WOW -

"Well, my fellow Americans, I have some good news and bad news - we just have been attacked again and I have absolutely no idea what to do. BUT! the good news is that all of you have been inspired by me, so maybe you can handle this crisis for me?!"

What a joke!

Obama/Biden 08!

I'm a small businessman and I think this Joe the plumber was being untruthful with Obama. If Joe has been working for 6 years for Mr. Newel of Newel Plumbing and Heating and he and Mr. Newel are the only guys working for the company, there is no way Mr. Newel could be making over 250,000.00/year as owner of the company. The fact that Joe hasn't even gotten a plumbing license clearly indicates he has no real intention of buying Newel Plumbing and Heating.

Sarah Palin is ready, Joe Biden needs to go back to grade school and learn how to spell. Seems he said Obama has a three letter word for you and that three letter word is JOBS that's right a three letter word.

But Joe, JOBS actually has four letters. You need to return to school. You are not ready and you and Hillary and Bill have said time after time that Hussein Obama is not ready to lead. Obama is risky and it is a roll of the dice for our freedom, security and our values.

McCain will protect us and not raise our taxes. Obama won't protect us and Obama will raise our taxes. So no to Hussein.

Sarah Palin prepared for another (God forbid) 9/11? Pfff, what's she going to do? Plea with the terrorists to, "Stop bombing America, doggone it!"

And McCain, does HE even have what it takes to see Americans through another catastrophic attack? Let's hope he's wearing his Depends.

WRONG AGAIN MCCAIN. SHE HAS PISSED OFF MOST AMERICANS AND "INSPIRED" YOUR BASE TO BE EVEN MORE RACIST TO ANYONE WHO'S NOT IN YOUR BASE. YOU ARE SO ON THE WRONG TRACK. NOTHING BUT A JOKE, YOU TWO "MAVERICKS"
and I use that term loosely.

I have not seen it yet, but I will watch tonight. But one thing I don't have to watch is Palin she is not ready to lead my block let alone this country. Her and McCain have run a bad campaign and it shows.

I hope dave did not let him off the hook? Even about the debates?

Maybe he has noticed that McCain's supporters are reactionary and scared and largely unable to think for themselves – they are believing what they are told to believe without questioning, are often filled with hate and have no comprehension when something is explained to them (as in those who say Obama did not answer the questions – he did, you just are not bright enough to connect the dots).

I cannot believe that any sane person with even an average IQ could possibly believe that what this country needs is McCain/Palin

John McCain needs a muzzle.

Should be admitting the negative campaign you and your non-VP is not the direction America wants to move in.

Obama/Biden '08

absolutely senile comment by McCain about Sarah

Must McCain do that two-thumbs-up gesture every other minute of his life? It's starting to annoy me as much as him constantly saying "My friends" does.

Who knew that the only qualification for president was the ability to inspire Americans? I'm running in 2012!

This would be funny if this election weren't so important.

It's pretty bad when the first five things I thought of to say about this where increasingly nasty comments about McCain – but I have a hard time feeling bad for him as he brought this on himself. At least he's showing the guts to go appologize for it, and I give him full credit for that.

But it's far too little, far too late.

"She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."

NO, NO, NO! We do not need inspiration. We need common sense.

I can't believe Letterman invited him back. I watch Letterman and Leno about half and half. Letterman just lost me entirely...just Leno from now on.

And again, like last night in the debate, McCain doesn't answer the question about Palin's readiness. "Absolutely" "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need". DUH! Inspired, more like incited and how does inspiring americans prepare you for the White House?

I just watched a CNN interview with the gal that's the head of ACORN and the guy that's checking out the supposed voter fraud in Indiana and Ohio. The head of ACORN invited him to look at their books. It seems to me if you've done something wrong you wouldn't give that invite. Not that I think ACORN is perfect, but I do admire them for registering voters. It's just too bad that some of the people they hire aren't honest, but a lot of employers out there have dishonest people working for them, so it's no surprise.

Yea, no crap. You screwed us all with Sarah Palin if you get elected. God forbid.

how nice that mcbush says he screwed up, the fact he knows he's in dead possition of losing the being of presidential election! let the democate rule!!!!

peace

"Absolutely" she is, McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."

Yeah...inspiring them to vote for Barack Obama.

McCain should have a lot more time to be on Letterman after the election. Maybe he can share barbeque tips or talk about other interesting retirement activities.

Yes, she is inspirational.

She inspired me to vote Democratic.

She is not. You Screwed up again.

Sen. McCain you are no "maverick". Who is the real Sen. McCain, and by the way, why don't you release your unseen documents regarding the Keating 5?? Since you feel the need to accuse??

John-you're done, baked, cooked-let Sarah Palin do the show-she's the future-only 44 years old and already a Mayor, Governor with the highest approval rating in the U.S., Member Alaskan Energy and conservation Board--and all while raising 5 kids.

Is there any doubt that Sarah is far more accomplished than her critics like Olbermann, Matthews and that dike Madow

Sarah Palin is George Bush in drag. McCain destroys his credibility every time he vigorously defends her. He should admit his mistake and ask someone else to take her place. She has cost him big.

McShame is one scary person, saying Palin is ready for the vp position! Both of them need to go hide in the woods with the mooses!

McCain screwed up? Whats new?

I wish McAngry had canceled tonight as well! He needs to cancel his hold campaign! Go early vote! Don't let the media scare you from voting!

Obama/Biden 2008

Excuse me, Mr. McCain, but I need a WHOLE LOT MORE than inspiration. Especially the Palin kind....

He screwed up by picking the wrong running mate!

If McCain really believes that a cheerleader/hatemonger like Palin is prepared to lead the country through another 9/11 attack, he shouold be immediately committed for psychiatric evaluation.......does she even know what the 9/11 attacks were? Probably not because they didn't involve bombing Mike Wooten's house.....

So at a time when we have a catastrophe the likes of september 11th, we need some twit to wink and say everything's "just dandy", right? Um, thanks McCain. Seriously, are you TRYING to lose this race?

His Viagra is fine, its just the Metamucil that's a bit concentrated.

(CNN) — John McCain has learned his lesson: Don't ever cancel on David Letterman.

Appearing on the late night comedian's show Thursday, the Republican presidential candidate apologized for skipping out on a scheduled visit late last month that Letterman later made the subject of an ongoing joke.

"I screwed up," McCain told Letterman more than once in the interview that's set to air Thursday night.

McCain's appearance on the show comes three weeks to the day after after he raised the ire of the generally mild-mannered host by canceling at the last minute, citing his decision to suspend his presidential campaign because of the financial crisis.

"This doesn't smell right," Letterman said then, during a routine that only half appeared to be a joke. "This is not the way a tested hero behaves. Somebody's putting something in his Metamucil."

Letterman also didn't appear to buy the Arizona senator's explanation for the cancellation then, showing the audience a live feed of McCain preparing for an interview with CBS anchor Katie Couric. After praising McCain's record as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, he said, "This is not the John McCain I know, by God."

Letterman has repeatedly harped on McCain for the missed appearance, noting the Arizona senator's poll numbers appeared to begin to slide right after he skipped out on the show.

"Look at all the conversation I gave you. Including having Mr. Olbermann on," McCain told Letterman Thursday night, referencing the MSNBC liberal talk show host who filled in for him that night.

But Thursday's interview was not all fun and games, as Letterman pressed McCain on Republican VP Sarah Palin's preparedness to lead the country through "the next 9/11 attack.."

"Absolutely" she is, McCain said. "She has inspired Americans. That's the thing we need."

Is he talking about supporting Bush? Picking Palin? OH–just missing Dave's show.

Who is this McCain person and why are we talking about him?

Sarah Palin has inspired many Americans at first but now she is terrible will all the negative campaign. She is not what we want in a President. McCain is being nice and not being realistic, as he alway is anyway.

This is ridiculous. Letterman will forgive him so easily?

He's just going back to boost his poll numbers.

Thanks senator for finally putting an end to Letterman whinning.

Even though I dont like McCain.

Lettterman your show is not that important!!!!!!!!

I am an overweight grandmother, age 62. If Sarah Palin is qualified to handle something heavy like another 9/11, then I'm a freaking NY debutante.

What does 'inspiration' have to do with defending an attack like 9/11? I cannot wait for McCain to lose and retire.

Inspiration – We need inspiration in another 9/11 attack – ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This gets scarier and scarier every time I read another story.

Letterman and all the other comedians better wise up!! If McCain/Palin is elected they have four more years they can make jokes. If obama is elected, they are done – no more jokes – that would be racist!

Sarah Palin has inspired me alright – inspired me to vote early in Colorado for Barack Obama. McCaint's erratic behavior during the last two years has also inspired me.... to question his sanity.

Please, Dave, ask John McCain about the "robo-calls" going out to voters in various states, that FALSELY ACCUSE Sen Obama of "having a close relationship with Ayers" and suggesting that Sen. Obama is friendly with terrorists!

Last night, America, McCain LIED to us. He said that "he doesn't care about some washed up terrorist like Ayers" ............BUT.......today his campaign begins those slimy "robo-calls", which CNN reported on today.

Again, I say, PLEASE AMERICA, let's rise up and REJECT the politics of LIES.......HATE.....AND.......FEAR THAT THE REPUBLICANS ESPOUSE!

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

Correction John: you ARE a screwup! God help this man! He has NO HONOR!

McCain/Palin is the best joke of the year!

She would be impeached for incompetence. She's inexperienced and to top that she's not intelligent. That's the difference between her and obama intelligence.

She is not qualified period.

McCain is a loser. Palin is bad influence on women and children. Same old Bush policies. They're no change agents or mavericks. They're war mongers, divisive people. If they can't win...they'll try to divide the country. Don't listen to them.

Vote Obama/Biden

Is that his justification?

She's inspired (red) American and that means she is qualified to lead a country.

Get a clue, McCain!

Obama/Biden '08

The fact that he thinks Sarah Palin is the best Republican in the country to be a 72 year old heart beat away from the presidency is reason enough to disqualify John McCain from consideration as president of this country.

ha ha ha.. MCFOOL !

Hey John–bring Sarah with you-afterall it's really her against Obama-
she's the one who outdrew the both of you in the TV debates by over 10 million people-she's the one who draws the biggest crowds–60,000 in Orlando and 50,000 in Virginia–she's the one who's running for president in 2012 & 2016-she's the one-period.

Ooops ... looks like Dave did not ask “What does Palin know ?”

That is the big white elephant in the room (of the public).

She didn’t know about the Russian delegation’s visit in Alaska. We don’t care about what she does not know, but what does she know about the Bush, McCain and Obama policies, current general knowledge of the US and the world, economy, foreign policy, health care, immigration and anything in the lower 48 states and the world. What does she really know ?

Sarah Palin leading us through any disaster is an absurd McCain fantasy.

I think I'm starting to gag.

a screw up just like the current president

Europeans are saying Sarah Palin is and ever won't be a Margareth Thatcher and that she is half baked, whatever that means haha.

She has inspired Americans...what Americans? I'm an American and she does'nt inspire me.

This guy is a F-R-A-U-D and a L-I-A-R.

Put a fork in him.....he's done !

McCain is running the biggest lies ever in his ads in NC. Glad I already voted today. McCain is a dishonorable old liar.

Obama/Biden '08

She has inspired Americans to express their inner bigot, perhaps. That's about all she's done.

when he says "i screwed up".. does it include him parachuting into washington?